Title
Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. #2023.20 seeking to amend Monterey County Code to establish Littering Fines for illegal dumping and littering of solid waste and refuse.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. #2023.20 and direct that staff:
1) Proceed with completion of referral based on modifications by the Board; or,
2) Remove from consent and:
i. Proceed with completion of referral based on modifications by the Board;
or,
ii. Return to Board with a more comprehensive analysis of referral and
anticipated effort for completion; or,
iii. Rescind referral.
b. Provide further direction, as appropriate.
PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS:
In an effort to reduce the ongoing issue of illegal dumping and littering of solid waste, the County of San Benito, our neighboring county, recently updated their code penalties to apply higher fines for illegal dumping and littering. The increase in fines is an enhancement to their current array of enforcement tools. Monterey County has long had similar illegal dumping and littering issues. With closely shared county lines, the possibility exists of increased illegal dumping in Monterey County due to the lack of fines and enforcement to deter illegal dumpers.
Board Referral No. 2023.20 seeks to amend Monterey County Code in the same fashion to prevent illegal dumping and littering, promote an enjoyable environment and protect our natural resources.
Proposed Project Description:
Illegal dumping and littering of solid waste and refuse is a common, repeated and increasing occurrence despite regulatory and service-related activities performed by the County of Monterey's various departments and agencies. Residents...
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