Board of Supervisors Tues Mtg 09-15-26 · Solid Waste Disposal & Co-Disposal Site Cleanup Grant Prgm

The County of Lake Board of Supervisors held a meeting on September 15, 2026, to discuss the submission of an application for the Solid Waste Disposal and Co-Disposal Site Cleanup Grant Program from the state agency CalRecycle. The grant aims to address illegal disposal site abatement, focusing on large-scale cleanup projects and free dump days in South County. Board members expressed concerns about approving the application without having reviewed the full draft, particularly the budget and work plan, but acknowledged the tight deadlines imposed by the grant process. The board agreed to receive a draft narrative of the application for review and public transparency before finalizing. The resolution authorizing the submittal of the grant application was ultimately approved with a 4-1 vote, with one supervisor dissenting due to the lack of detailed application review. The discussion highlighted the need for improved internal processes to manage grant deadlines and ensure thorough review of grant commitments before approval.