Enhancing Enforcement and Response to Illegal Mulch Dumping  
					and Fires  
					89-E.  
					Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Instruct the  
					Director of Public Health, in coordination with County Counsel and the  
					Director of Public Works, to report back to the Board in writing in 21  
					days with an analysis of current State regulations that govern the  
					disposal and/or land application of compostable material (mulch), how  
					current regulations govern companies that produce or dispose of mulch  
					and other compostable material, what powers local enforcement  
					authorities have to enforce existing regulations, and recommendations  
					for proposed legislation to strengthen enforcement of current  
					regulations, including proposals that would include reporting  
					requirements for companies and individuals involved in producing,  
					recycling, and disposal of mulch and other compostable material;  
					instruct the Director of Public Health to report back to the Board in  
					writing in 21 days with an assessment of resource needs to provide  
					greater regulatory oversight of illegal mulch dumping in the Antelope  
					Valley, including applicable positions and funding needs; and instruct  
					the Fire Chief to report back to the Board in writing in 21 days on the  
					number of significant mulch/trash related fires within the last four years  
					that can be, in part, attributed to improper or illegal dumping of mulch  
					and/or trash, along with the associated cost to the Fire District to  
					provide these services and, in consultation with County Counsel,  
					explore avenues available to recover costs associated with responding  
					to these fires. (24-1726)