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a. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Monterey County Health Department to submit all documents for the Local Enforcement Agency grant (“LEA”) with the California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (“CalRecycle”) as of the date of Board approval or as of March 14, 2017, whichever date is earlier, through December 1, 2020.
b. Authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute all documents associated with the Local Enforcement Agency grant during the period authorized; and to receive funds associated with it to carry out the objectives as outlined in the program as the signature authority.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Monterey County Health Department to submit all documents for the Local Enforcement Agency grant (“LEA”) with the California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (“CalRecycle”) as of the date of Board approval or as of March 14, 2017, whichever date is earlier, through December 1, 2020.
b. Authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute all documents associated with the Local Enforcement Agency grant during the period authorized; and to receive funds associated with it to carry out the objectives as outlined in the program as the signature authority.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
As the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA), the Environmental Health Bureau enforces state laws and regulations for Monterey County’s local solid waste enforcement program. On January 1, 1990, Assembly Bill 939, The Solid Waste Management Act, became law. The Act obligates LEAs to inspect and permit solid waste facilities in their respective jurisdictions and to continue oversight throughout the closure period for up to 30 years. Given the volume and complexity of these responsibilities, CalRecycle, an agency of California State, has offered annual grant funds to LEAs to offset program costs.
Starting in 1991, the Board of Supervisors passed a resolution each year to authorize the Director of Health to apply for the annual LEA grant. On March 27, 2007, the Board passed a resolution authorizing the Director of Health to submit an LEA grant application each year through the end of FY 2016-17. Environmental Health Bureau now returns to the Board to request authorization for the Director of Health to again submit an LEA grant application each year through the end of FY 2019-20. It is expected that, for FY 2017-18, CalRecycle will approve grant funds of up to $23,993 for the acquisition of equipment, supplies, training, and technical support to enhance Monterey County’s local solid waste enforcement program. The recommended resolution satisfies the State’s specific language requirements for the continuing grant resolution for an LEA grant.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel has reviewed this report. Both the Monterey Regional Waste Management District and the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority are aware that the County receives these funds to help defray the costs associated with regulatory activities at the landfills and other solid waste facilities.
FINANCING:
There is no General Fund contribution resulting from this Board action.
Prepared by: Rob Durham, MA II, 8979
Approved by: Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health, 4526
Attachments:
A copy of the Resolution is on file with the Clerk of the Board.