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' DATE February 25, 2013
TO Honorable Mayor and Members'of the City Council through City Manager
FROM: Dan St. ohn, F$a :0 irector,;Public Works &Utilities
Larry Zi ,"._. Capital Projects Manager
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• SUBJECT: Resolution Adopting•the San Francisco Bay Area Integrated Regional Water ..
ManagementPlan.(2006);.Resolution,Supporting Submittal of a Grant
Application for Proposition 84 Funds in.the Amount of$825;000 through the Bay I
. Area Integrated Regional Water'Management Program(BAIRWMP) for the
Capri-Creek Flood Reduction/Erivironmental'Enhancement Project, and
Authorizing the-City Manager to Execute.Appropriate Agreements.to Accept the .
Grant.
RECOMMENDATION
Itis,recommended thatthe City-Council adopt the attached Resolution adopting the San.
_ Francisco Bay Area Integrated Regional Water Management Plan(BAIRWMP), and Resolution
supporting,submittal of a grant application for Proposition 84 funds, in-the amount;of$825,000
through the BAIRWMP, and authorizing the City Manager to;execute'appropriate agreements to
accept the.grant.
I BACKGROUND
Proposition 84, the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and
Coastal Protection Bond Act.of 2006, provides grant funding,for projects that assist local public
agencies meet long-term water needs of the state including the delivery of safe drinking water
and the protectionvof water quality and the environment. The State.Department of Water
Resources administers-the program. As a requirement of the currentaround of funding, all •
sponsoring‘agenciesrmust first:adopt the BAIRWMP. Sonoma County and the Sonoma County
Water Agency both adopted the Plan in-2006 (Resolution No.-06-1093 adopted December 12,
2006). County staff recommendations:included the opinion-that "The benefits•of integrated
planning-:;for water management activities includeincreased efficiency and effectiveness,.
enhanced collaboration-across agencies,and'stakeholders,and improved responsiveness to
regional needs and priorities". The County 2006 staff report provided the following history to
this process:
"On April 6, 2004„the Board joined other Bay_Area water suppliers-and the North Bay
' Watershed Association (NB WA) in approving and signing a,Letter of Mutual Understandings
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(LOMU) to establish a process,for San Francisco.Bay Area agencies to develop d.San Francisco.
Bay Area IRWMP. The LOMU dewribed the goals definitions flärtzcipants and mutual -
understandings agreed upon by the participating,public agencies:
The City of Petaluma is currently a member of the North.Bay Watershed Association.
The BAIRWMP clearly states,that the Plan is `tmeantto be complementary to participating
agencies' individual plans and-programs and does not supersede such plans and programs, and
adoption;'of the IRWMP does not=prohibit nor affect in any way a participating agencies'
planning efforts separate,from-the IRWMP Plan". Petaluma is not obligated to take any action
contained in the Plan.
DISCUSSION
In conjunction with the FEMAremapping process, City staff in;2011 identified seven small-scale
improvement proJects to reduce out-of-bank flows and provide habitat enhancement and surface
water quality improvements and presented these projects to the Zone',2A committee for review
and funding. Staff-:submitted all seven'projectsfto BAIRWMP for funding consideration.
Because Capri Creek had a completed Zone 2A funded feasibility study, it was selected as
priority#1 for funding in Sonoma County and BAFPAA'identified it as.a Tier One project (first
priority for funding).
The proposed project-'areaincludes Capri.Creek between North McDowell Boulevard and Maria
Drive which is agraded swale with minimal vegetation and habitat qualities. The feasibility
analysis indicated that`implementation of terracing and'a sediment;basin will significantly reduce
out-of-bank flooding. After the project is graded and fill is:removed to provide increased flood
storage, re-vegetation and habitat enhancement will place trees and native shrubs along the south
bank of the re-contoured-creek-section: This will provide shading of the low flow and flood
terrace areas and create habitat for birds, riparian mammals-and other-species. This project will
include education and outreach,to neighboring'neighborhoods. The passive recreational use of
the adjacent Sunrise Parkway open space and the community garden will continue: The SCWA
Zone'2A committee funded the feasibility study, CEQA and professional design, with a want of
$61,000 and recently approved an additional $I56,000.
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Sonoma County Water Agenc •is lead on a regional application and we have partnered with the
Southern Sonoma County Resource Conservation District (SSCRCD) to identify integrated
projects within the Petaluma Watershed.: A Public Works and Utilities staff member attended the
SCWA organizational meetings and coordinated with SSCRCD to prepare the•Plan Evaluation
Phase application submitted September 7, 2012. Staff followed upin committee to review the
many submittals,and identified the priority projects to be submitted to the Bay Area Flood
Protection Agencies Association (BAFPAA). The committee focused on projects that were
ready to move forward and met Department of Water Resources (DWR) criteria. The City's
priority project was identified as the Capri'Creek re-contour and environmental enhancement
project. At the BAIRWMP Southern Sonoma County Subregional meeting of:participating
agencies this project was identified as Priority#1 and has been included in.the list of projects
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submitted for consideration:byrBAFPAA. TherDfaft.Project Objectives Repoitis attached
C°Attachrfient#1).
Funding%bythe State Department of Water Resources'through;Proposition 84 will allow
completion of this important tidod`it-eduction.and habitat enhanceinentproject.
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FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The total project is anticipated to cost$1,100,000. The,grant-requires.a 25%match. The
requested grant of$825,000 would be,matched.by Zone 2A funds of$217,000 with in-kind
services.of Public Works and Utilities?staffmaking up-the difference. City staff would perform
environmental review, preliminary'design, and grant administration, with an estimated cost of
$58,000. Attachment#1 includes'abreakdowniofthe estimated project. The grant and matching
Zone 2A funds would cover all project related hard costs including;design, permits, construction
contract and contingencies.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Revised Project Objectives Report,
2. Location Map
3. Resolution Adopting the,Bay Area Integrated Regional.Water Management Plan (2006)
4. Resolution Supporting the Grant Application and Authorizing the City Manager to accept
the grant
5. Executive Summary Ofthe,Bay Area IRWM Plan.
Z Items listed below are large•in volume and are not attached to this report, but may viewed on line
at http://bairwmp.or iplan/bav-area-irwmp-document-1
Bay Area Integrated Water Management Plan(2006)
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Attachment 1
REVISED PROJECT OBJECTIVES'REPORT
TITLE: CAPRI CREEK FLOOD CAPACITY AND
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT IMPLEMENTATION
DATE: January 2013
JURISDICTION: SonomaCounty Water Agency (Zone 2A)
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DESCRIPTION:
The City of Petaluma proposes a,multi-benefit flood.reduction and'habitat:enhancement project
in the Capri Creek sub-basin of the,Petaluma watershed. The project includes four components:
1) Increase hydraulic capacity within channelized creek section between North McDowell
Boulevard and Maria Drive (see ,photo :below looking downstream from Maria Drive and
location map)- Using a HEC-RASranalysis and preliminary'cross-sections, the City was able to
achieve the highest possible reduction„ofout of--bank flooding during a 100-year storm event
through the creation of a mid=line flood terrace- 2) Create sediment and debris removal
basin was included in the preliminary design just upstream of N. McDowell Boulevard to
facilitate routine maintenance and emergency flood response to debris blockages- 3)
Revegetation and Habitat Enhancement is expected to follow grading;activities for the flood
terrace,; including placement of trees and native shrubs along the south bank of the newly
recontoured creek section. This+=growth will facilitate shading of the low flow and flood terrace
and provide habitat for birds,'and riparian mammals and other species; Installed plants will be
irrigated for three years and monitored for survival- 4) Stewardship through education and
outreach into neighboring residentiahareas, supported by two `clean-up' days per year.
OBJECTIVES: -
1) Improve channel hydraulic carrying capacity in an effort to reduce existing out-of-bank
flooding to adjacent and downstream residential.neighborhoods; 2) Improve ability to conduct
routine maintenance and respond to flow blockages, at inlet of North McDowell Boulevard
culvert;;3) Introduce the concept of a more natural habitat within this reach by installing in-
stream.habitat structures and planting of native trees and.shrubs,.along the riparian corridor; and,
4) Encourage stewardship of the riparian corridor and upland'areas interested neighborhood
individuals and/or groups- Education could be coordinated'through Southern Sonoma County
Resource.Conservation District (SSCRCD).
LAND OR.R/W REQUIREMENTS:
None, the:City of Petaluma owns She three parcels proposed for improvements.
RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER-PROJECTS:
An application, crafted in partnership with:the City of Petaluma, Sonoma County Water-Agency
and the SSCRCD for 1$825,090 was submitted through the Integrated Regional Water
Management Program(IRWMP). Matching funds of 25% ($275,000) are required should we
receive full funding of the project. This project meets goals,-and programs outlined in the
Petaluma Watershed Enhancement Plan, Petaluma.General Plan 2025 and the future Petaluma
River TMDL to reduce sediment and:improve water,quality- The Zone 2A Committee approved
a budget of $61,000 in 2009 for completing the feasibility analysis, CEQA and preliminary
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design The,feasibility analysis;;preliminary design and initial CEQA,review were completed by
City staftin FYs 10-12. Rollover of these funds into the implementation phase of the project is
proposed,to lie combined with a new allocation of$156,000, to facilitate implementation of this
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. ESTIMATED PROJECT COST
Project/Grant Administration $67,000
CEQA/Permitting/Outreach $89,000
Engineering& Design; Proj: Mgmt. $158,000
Cdnstruction/Mobilization $485,000
Revegetation//Amenities $1.70,000
Contingency $1 31,000
TOTAL: $1,100,000
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Attachment 3
RESOLUTION,
ADOPTING THE SAN TRANCISCO BAY AREA
INTEGRATED REGIONALWA;TERiMANAGEMENT PLAN'(2006)
WHEREAS, the State electorate approved multiple statewide bond measures
since 2000 to fund water and natural resource projects and programs, including $3.44'billion
under Proposition;50, of which,$380 million has been devoted to projects that are part of an
Integrated Regional Water Management:(IRWM).Plan; and
WHEREAS, the State electorate approved Proposition 84 on November 7, 2006,
which contains a total of$5.39 billion for water and natural resource projects and programs,
including,$1'billion for.IRWM,with'$138 million of that amouni"allocated to the San Francisco
Bay Area;.and
WHEREAS, the beiiefits,of integrated regional planning for water resources
management activities include increased efficiency and',effectiveness, enhanced collaboration
across agencies°and stakeholders;,and improved,responsiveness to regional needs and priorities;
and
WHEREAS, state;statute and guidelines-require that•before IRWM grant funds
will be provided for water management projects that are part of an IRWM Plan, the governing
boards of participating agenciesmust adopt the IRWM Plan; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of this need.for an IRWM Plan, development of the
Bay Area IRWM Plan began in 2004 and included.a series of four public workshops during 2006
to provide the public and stakeholders an opportunity to ask questions, provide comments and
make recommendations during development of the IRWM Plan; and
WHEREAS, public outreach meetings to local government representatives from .
each,BayArea county were held On the Bay Area IRWM:Plan'to provide elected officials, staff
and;the public additional op portunities to as k questions, provide comments and make.
recommendations;and.
WHEREAS; the draft Bay Area:IRWM Plan was posted.onthe internet and made
availabletfor'public comment on September 27„2006through October 24,2006; and
WHEREAS, comments were received on the Draft IRWM Plan in the areas of
environmental justice,rthe implementation process, and technical information changes for
specific.projects and,thosecomments have been addressed'.in'the version of the Bay Area IRWM
Plan°now before the Council for consideration and
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WHEREAS,--the Bay.Area1RWM_Plan provides an implementation framework
that calls for tracking accorriplishments, developmgilists of prioritized'projects and periodically
updating the Bay Area IRWM Plan as•conditions warrant, provided that funding and resources
are available to carry out these activities;=and .
WHEREAS,.adtiptionof the Bay Area IRWM Plan does;not entail direct
commitment of resources, and implementation-of each project will be the responsibility of the
project proponent and any applicable project partners, and there is no joint commitment or
responsibility-by theiBay Area IRWM Plan participants,to implement any or all of the projects;
and
WHEREAS, the IRWM Plan isexempt from the"California.Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15262 and §15306 because the IRWM Plan involves
planning studies for possible actions that the participating agencies.have,not yet approved and
consists of basic data collection that would,,-not result inIthe,disturbance of any environmental
resource; and
WHEREAS, the IRWM Plan is-meant to be,complementary to participating
agencies' individual plans andprograms:and does not supersede such plans`and programs, and
adoption of the IRWM does not prohibit nor affect in any way a participating agencies'planning
efforts separate from the IRWM Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma does hereby adopt the BayArea IRWM Plan.
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Attachment,4
RESOLUTION`SUPPORTING,SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION
FOR PROPOSITION 84 FUNDS IN"THE.AMOUNT°OF $825,000 THROUGH
THE BAY AREA INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
(BAIRWMP) FOR THE CAPRI CREEK FLOOD REDUCTION/ENVIRONMENTAL
ENHANCEMENT PROJECT,AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE APPROPRIATE AGREEMENTS TO ACCEPT THE GRANT.
WHEREAS', the California.Department of Water Resources has announced the
availability of funds for grants; and
WHEREAS, said grants are intended'to reduce flooding, provide environmental
enhancement, andiniprove,water.quality and wateradailability; and,
WHEREAS, the Capri Creek project will continue the development of localized
flood terracing, pathways and enhanced,riparian corriddrhabitat along'creeks flowing toward
and connecting to the Petaluma;River; which has been.proposed in cooperation with the Southern
Sonoma County-Resource Conservation District and the Sonoma County Water Agency; and
WHEREAS„the City of.Petaluma has'adopted.the General Plan 2025 and the
River Access and Enhancement Plan, which call for the implementation of improvements along
the natural waterways of the City of Petaluma, and recognize that as planned:the project could be
environmentally beneficial; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma will comply with all'applicable laws and
regulations relating to the project, including the'Califernia.Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")
prior to implementation of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council supports the
filing of a joint application with the,Southern Sonoma County!Resource Conservation District
and the Sonoma County Water,Agency for a grant application through the Bay Area Integrated
Regional`Water Management-Program for a grant in the amount of$825,000, provided that
SCWA contributes a grant match from Zone 2A funds in the amount of$217,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if offered such a grant, the City Manager is
authorized to accept the;grant and sign any contract for'administration of the grant funds, and the
Director of Public Works & Utilities, or his assigned-representative, is authorized to act as
Project Manager for: he:project. The'City Manager or his designee is further authorized to
provide management'and support-,services-required.for performance of the work and
administration of.the:Grant Agreement, subject to the requirement of written consent by grantees
as the delegation of authority to submit invoices for reimbursement.
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Attachment 5
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• San Francisco Bay Area
Integrated Regional
Water Management Plan
November 2006
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Cover, TOC, Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Executive Summary
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Full report available at
h •J/bairwrn•.or_ aan/ba '-area-irwm•-document-1
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