LA County Board

24. Addressing Trash and Debris in the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Instruct the Director of Public Works, in coordination with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, in collaboration with the Chief Sustainability Officer to: Conduct outreach and education to the cities and communities located along the Los Angeles River and San Gabriel River to increase awareness of the sources and impacts of trash in these waterways, and to share best practices and available tools for preventing litter from entering storm drains and river channels; Collaborate with the City of Long Beach to support and enhance its ongoing efforts to mitigate the accumulation of trash and debris at the river mouths and along its shoreline, and to identify opportunities for joint cleanup, prevention, and public education initiatives; Evaluate opportunities for regional coordination, including partnerships with cities, community organizations, and other agencies, to expand trash capture infrastructure, enforcement, and stormwater management projects that reduce the amount of waste entering the rivers; and Report back to the Board in writing in 120 days with findings and recommendations, including potential funding sources, partnership models, and policy options to strengthen trash reduction efforts along the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers and protect downstream communities and coastal resources. Approve the attached Memoranda of Understanding with The Ocean Clean Up, City of Long Beach, and City of Seal Beach. (26-1427)