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1.0 Executive ' Summary . ............................................................................................................. i
2.0 Background ..::................::...:......._........................................................ ............................... 1
- 2.1 Regulatory Background ...............................................:................... ...............................
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2.2 City Resources ...::.............:............................:............. ...............................
2.2.1 Department of Water Resources and Conservation ................. ...............................
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22.2 Community Development .Department .........:..... ....2
2.2.3 Engineering/Planning Division ................................................ ........6......................
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2.2.4 Building and Public Works Inspection .........:.......................... ...............................
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2.3 Outside Agencies ............................................................................. ...............................
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3.0 Administration, Planning, and Funding ............. . ..............................: ....
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3.1 Geographic and Land Use Description ............................................ ............................... 5
3.1.1 Petaluma River Watershed ....................................................... ............................... 5
3.1.2 City of Petaluma Watershed ................. : ......::........................ ............................... 6
3.1.3 Land Use ..................:............................................................... ............................... 7
4.0 Pollutants of Concern ........................................................................... ............................... 7
4.1 Nutrients ....................`.:...................................................................... ......:.......................7
4.2 Pathogens ........................ :................................................................................................ 7
4.3 Sediment ........................................................................................... ............................... 8
4.4 Low Priority Pollutants ...................
5.0 Minimum Control Measures .............................. ......... ::.................. ............................... 8
5.1 Public Education. and Outreach ........................................................ ............................... 8
• 5.2 Public Participation/ Involvement ..................................................... ............................... 9
5.3 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination ........................................ :........................
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5.4 Construction Site'Storm Water Runoff Control ..............::............. ...............................
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5.5 Post - Construction Storm Water Management ............................... ...............................
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5.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping.for Municipal Operations ..........................
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6.0 Monitoring and Evaluation ..............................................................:. ...............................
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7.0 Signatory Requirement .......................:...................:.......................... ...............................
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The federal Storm Water Phase II Final Rule requires operators of,srrlall municipal separate
storm sewer systems (M'S4s) to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
( NPDES) permit by March 2003. `The Phase II Rule is ther follow' =up to the Environrrlental
Protection Agency's (EPA) Phase I NPDES Program, promulgated in 1990 . as part of the Clean
Water Act. Phase I required municipalities over 100,000 to implement programs and practices to.
reduce - pollutants in storm water runoff; The Phase II Rule expands. Phase I by requiring cities
between 1.0,000 and 100,000 to do the same. A NPDES permit is required because storm water
discharges from selected cities and other institutions are considered sources of pollution.
Under recommendation of the EPA, the State Water Resources Control Board also included
MS4s that met= the following criteria:
• Discharge to sensitive waters;
• Urbanized area with populations >I 000/m12;
• High growth or growth.potential >25 % in a ten year period;
• Significant contributor of pollutants to water of the State; and
• Ineffective water quality protection by other programs.
The City of Petaluma meets the first =three criteria. The City is located within the Petaluma River
watershed, which supports beneficial'uses for cold and warm freshwater habitat, fish migration,
• preservation of rare and endangered species, fish spawning wildlife habit, and contact and non-
contact water recreation. In addition, groundwater is a source of drinking and irrigation water in
the city and rural areas of the county.
The San Francisco.Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. (Regional Board) is the
regulatory agency having NPDES permit oversight authority. Representatives from Winzler &
Kelly have had several conversations with M. _s. Selina Louie; Petaluma's Regional Board storm
water contact, to discuss the development of the plan, the Regional Board's goals, and their
expectations.
Impacts from urban, construction, hillside development, and agricultural runoff have resulted in
the listing of the Petaluma River on the 2002 Clean Water Act's Section 303'(d) list for nutrients,
pathogens, sediment, diazinon, and nickel (nickel is listed for the tidal portion of the River).
Nutrients, pathogens, and sediment are listed as "medium priority" pollutants, while diazinon
and nickel are listed as "low priority" pollutants.
During the initial permit term,: the City's SWMP will focus efforts and resources on BMPs that
address the reduction of nutrients, pathogens, and sediment in the City's storm water due to the
fact that these pollutants are given , a higher priority by the Regional Board. Future storm water
permits will address, the lower priority pollutants, diazinon and nickel, if such constituents
continue to cause impairment to the River.
The Final State General Storm Water Permit (General Permit) is expected to be adopted by the
• end of the second quarter of 2003. In order to be in compliance with the permit, Petaluma must
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submit a Notice of Intent form a Storm Water Management Plan (Plan), and an annual permit
fee of $7,500. The Plan acts as the City's permit, describing actions that include best
management practices (BMPs), measurable goals, and timetables for what are defined as
Minimum - Control Measures (MCMs). The City has already put into practice many of the
measures required by the .General Permit-, but will :need to formalize and document what has been
done for reporting purposes. Other program requirements will be implemented over a five -year
period, which is the, length of the first permit--term. During the five -year permit term, Petaluma
must submit annual reports to the Regional Board that document and convey progress in
implementing the six MCMs. The six MCMs required by the permit are
Public Education,and Outreach
• Public Pardcipation/.Involvement
• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
• Construction. Site Storm Water Runoff Control
• Post- Construction Storm Water Management
• Pollution Prevention for Municipal Qperations
The positive aspect is that Petaluma.has already implemented actions that address some of the
EPA's Menu of BMPs for each of the six MCMs. These include pollution prevention,
committing construction projects to implement erosion control practices during. grading
activities, street sweeping,. and other activities. There are several agencies and non - profit groups-
that Petaluma will,want to,establish partnerships with agencies such as the! Sonoma County
Water Agency, _Sonoma Waste Management Agency, Empire Waste Management and the
Southern Sonoma County Resource Conservation District. The purpose of these partnerships will
be to share in the implementation of other elements-of the Plan, such as public education,
outreach, involvement, and participation.
The negative aspect is that the Phase II: NPDES program is mandatory, yet unfunded. ,Budgeting
for coordination of the many plans; that have been written for Petaluma, additional street
sweeping and storm drain,maintenance, and the preparation of the Storm. Water Management.
Plan have already taken. place. Petaluma's costs for materials and the annual permit The are,
estimated at $3:0,000'for the first year of implementation, and between $29,000 and $33,000 for
the remainder of the permit term In.addition to these costs, personnel estimates to implement
and manage the program are estimated at a minimum of three people (approx-. 3.0 FTEs). To
address this issue, Petaluma has budgeted to add three new personnel to address BMPs
associated with the SWMP. In.subsequent years of the permit term, a Storm Water Planning
Specialist (or similar) position maybe added to ass st,the Program Leader with all of the
administrative; duties associated with the management of this program. According. to
SFBRWQCB staff, failure to implement the program and.the minimum required BMPs.could
result in third -party lawsuits, notices of violation, additional regulatory requirements, and
possible fines of up to $27,5.00 per day.
The Department of Water Resources and Conservation:is taking the lead in the implementation
of the SWMP, and the Program Leader will be the Engineering Manager 'from this department,
Mr. Dean Eckerson. The Program Leader and Water Resources and Conservation_Departtnent
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will be working closely with the Community Development Department, the Public Facilities &
Services Department, and other city departments and agencies.
New language and elements will.be incorporated into existing documents such as the city's
General Plan, CEQA checklist, and building and public works "inspection procedures. A storm
drain ordinance must be adopted and enforced that prohibits non -storm water discharges to the
City's storm drain system. In addition, the existing erosion control and grading ordinance must
be updated for construction activities disturbing more.than.one acre. Ordinance language will
allow City staff to implement those changes necessary to reduce pollutants to the City's storm
drains and subsequently to Petaluma River, and will support the implementation of this
comprehensive program.
The City will also develop a'Standard Urban Storm Water Management Program (SUSMP) by
the end of the five -year permit term. The City is subject to this requirement due to its expected
growth potential of greater than 25 %0 over the next 10 years. SUSMPs are defined as the portions
of municipal storm water management programs that address storm water pollution arising from
private sector new development and redevelopment. Permttees and/or developers must adopt the
requirements set forth in the SUSMPs, and must incorporate appropriate SUSMP requirements
into their project plans.
The General Permit requires that allNOIs, Plans, certifications, reports, and other information
prepared be signed by either the,prirlcipal executive officer, tanking elected official, or duly
authorized representative. For the City,. the authorized representative is the City Manager, Mr.
• Michael Bierman.
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• 2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 Regulatory'Background.
The federal Storm Water Ph ase II Final Rule requires -- operators of small municipal separate
storm sewer systems (MS4s)'to obtain a. National "Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit by March 20 The Phase II Rule is.,the follow -up to the Environmental
Protection Agency's (EPA) Phase'I "NPDES Program, promulgated in 1990 as part of the Clean
Water Act. Phase I required municipalities over 100,000 to implement, programs and practices to
reduce pollutants in storm water runoff.. The Phase, II Rule "expands Phase I by requiring cities
between 10,000 and 1'00 to do the same. A NPDES permit is required because storm water
discharges from selected cities and other institutions are considered sources of pollution.
Under recommendation of the EPA, the State Water Resources Control Board also included
MS4s that met the following criteria;
• Discharge to sensitive waters;
• Urbanized area with populations >1000 /m12;
High growth or growth potential >25% o� in a ten year period;
• Significant contributor of pollutants to water the State; and
Ineffective water quality protection by other programs.
The City of Petaluma meets the first three° criteria.
• The Final State General Storm Water Permit (General Permit) is expected to be adopted by the
end of the second quarter of 2003. In,order to be in compliance with the permit, Petaluma must
submit a Notice of Intent form, a Storm Water Management Plan.(Plan), and an annual permit
fee of $7,500. However, because the:State General Permit was not adopted prior to the
submission of this Plan, the City acknowledges that they are submitting a Plan to comply with
requirements that could be modified in the General Permit eventually adopted by the State.
Should there be additional requirements in the final General, Permit that are not included in this
Plan, the City would need additional time to revise the Plan, ,and to comply with tho .-e
requirements.
The Plan acts as the City's permit describing actions that include best management practices
(BMPs),:measurable goals„ and timetables for what are defined as. Minimum Control Measures
(MCMs). During,the five -year permit term, Petaluma must submit annual reports to the San
Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) that document and
convey progress in implementing the six MCMs.
The Phase II Rule automatically covers on a nationwide basis all small MS4s located in
urbanized areas. Generally cities between 10,000 and 100,000 fall into this category unless the
state or federal government designated them due to their proximity'to sensitive water bodies or
other criteria. A common criterion is designation as an urbanized area. "Urbanized area" is a
census term applying`to a land area comprising of one or more places (towns) and an adjacent
• densely settled surrounding area that together have a residential area of at least 50,000, and a
density of at least 1,000 people per square mile. The City's neighbors, Cotati, Rohnert Park, and
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Sonoma, will participate in Phase H Program as well. Once -a small entity is designated into the
storm water program based on urbanized area boundaries, it cannot apply fora waiver.
Implementation of the maximum extent possible (MEP) - standard will typcahy require the
development ,and implementation of BMPs and the achievement of measurable goals' to satisfy
each of six defined MCMs. The Plan is a program that coordinates the -six MCMs so ihaVwhen
they are implemented'together, they should in significant reductions in pollutants
discharged to waterways. The six MCMs required by the permit are:
• Public 'Education and Outreach on Impacts .
• Public Involvement and Participation -
Illicit Connection Detection and1limination
Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
• Post- Construction Storm Water Management in Development
• _ Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping of Municipal Operations
2.2 City Resources
The City presently has programs that fulfill some:of the,required elements of the Phase II
program.. These programs, and the departments that areresponsible for implementing them, are
outlined below.
2.2.1 Department of Water Resources and. Conservation
As the department housing the Program Leader, much of the coordination and information
gathering responsibilities reside here.. The Program.'leaderwill require functional authority (the
ability to obtain work from staff members that are not directly supervised) over the positions
identified.in the other city departments. The Water Resources and Conservation. Department
(WR &C) will handle all storm water maintenance issues involved with the water distribution,
storm water, conveyance, and sewer collection systems.
2.2.2 Community Development Department -
The Petaluma River is listed as being impaired for sedimentation and nutrients. The primary
sources of sedimentation are construction sites and urban runoff. Minimum compliance with the
Phase II requirements will. require coordination between the Building, Engineering, Planning,
and Code Enforcement divisions. Modifications of existing documents and procedures include:
• General Plan and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) checklist amendments
to incorporate additional water quality elements;
• Grading .&. Erosion Control ordinance revision
• Engineering Design Standards and Standard Plan revisions;
• Building plan checklist additions;
Building and public works inspections; and
• Best Management Practices (BMPs) public- education materials for specific construction
activities.
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The Community Development Department requires that whenever a construction project is
• subject to environmental review, an Environmental Initial Study Checklist must be completed.
The Checklist addresses potential project impacts to areas such as biological resources, adverse
effects on riparian.habitat, ability to meet water quality standards, and contribution of runoff that
would impact. the existing storm drain system(''), or contribute polluted runoff. The City's
standard conditions of approval require ;that for all large construction projects that involve
grading, an erosion control plan must be submitted to the City for review and approval If
modifications or changes to the erosion control plans are required following the initial review,
the developer /contractor must resubmit the plans for a second review and approval.
The Communit Development Department is involved in building,inspection, plan checking and
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public works inspection. Inspectors currently inspect all sites once'in which site work is expected
to continue into the rainy season (October 1 — April 15), to verify that the BMPs and procedures
specified in the site erosion control' plans are being_ followed. They also inspect sites periodically
at other times, on an as- needed basis"
2.2.3 Engineering/Planning Division
When a business; property owner, or developer submits a project to Planning, approval is granted
either by staff, the Planning. Commission or City Council-During the staff review stage, before
any one of these approvals can'be granted, construction and more complicated, post - construction
issues must be addressed. Staff will decide how a project',s layout will impact storm water
runoff, how erosion will be controlled during construction, and who will ultimately be
responsible for post- construction maintenance issues.
During the review conducted by the Engineering Division, 'conditions of approval for appropriate
storm water controls will be added to plans submitted. The Engineering Design Standards and
the Grading Ordinance will need to be revised to incorporate Phase II. General Permit
requirements.
All sites greater than one acre in size must.prove coverage by arid compliance with the State
Construction Storm Water General Permit as a condition of 'approval of a proposed project.
Coverage is provided by the submittal of 'a NOI. Compliance is provided by the implementation
of the requirements of the NOI, -including the preparation of:a Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP). The City will then follow- through with the verification of each site's
implementation of storm water controls. Post - construction maintenance of - storm water�pollution
prevention measures will also be written into the development approval process.
2.2.4 Building and Public Works Inspection
At some point, projects are referred to the Building Department for 'issuance of a building or
public works permit:` E'ach,project of one or more acres should, have a site map with BMPs
identified and their location clearly marked. Projects greater than one acre in size require a state
General Construction,perrnit and S,torni Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Building will
route the application to various City department or divisions, or better yet, will meet once or
twice Per month to jointly review project submittals and talk through the issues. Specific
• conditions relating to storm water pollution reduction will be placed on the permit that will have
to be met prior to ' permit issuance:
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Public education materials have been developed that list actions (tasks) that a contractor must
take for a specific activity such as erosion control, concrete work, painting, paving, equipment
mauitenance,, and so forth. The building or ptiblicl works inspector will perform. and document
each inspection.and will provide appropriate educational brochures to the contractor on the
issues identified. The particular educnal m
atio aterials; distributed to the contractor are noted on
the inspection card ' along with the results of the inspection. Repeat inspections will be
conducted, when necessary, to ensure that storm water BMPs are in place and appropriately
maintained._ The inspection cards w. illWbe used-as documentation of site inspections and insurance
that the :appropriate BMPs are being required -. The cards will also be useful for compiling
statistics on inspections, results of inspections and education materials distributed' for the
preparation ofthe annual reports.
2.3 Outside Agencies
Local agencies and nonprofits also contribute, to many activities that ultimately reduce storm
water pollution, and improve surface water quality, to Petaluma River and its tributaries.
The -Southern Sonoma Resource Conservation District (SSCRCD) created the Petaluma
Watershed Enl ancement.Plan, -which created "the - formation of the Petaluma Watershed Council
(PWC). Volunteer creek workdays provide school workshops and field • trips, and co- hosted
educational workshops for the Adopt =A= Watershed program. Projects include lylarii Creek
restoration, Santa, Rosa Junior College: (Petaluma campus) riparian habitat restoration on ,Capri
Creek, Lichau Creek, .Lynch Creek, Willowbrook Creek erosion repairs, and,sponsoring a levee
maintenance permit. SSCRCD also has a designated Petaluma Watershed Coordinator. The
Sonoma Ecology Center is developing a watershed map for ,the region that is not yet available.
The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA) conducts annual household
hazardous waste collection days, and with the cooperation of Empire Waste Management„ Inc.,
offers residential curbside oil recycling,.and other typical recycling, such as paper, glass,. plastic,
tin, and aluminum. WaterKeepers of Northern California has a subset called Petaluma,
RiverKeeper that has volunteer patrols that document :problem areas along the PetalumaRiver.
3.0 ADMINISTRATION, .PLANNING, AND FUNDING.
WR &Cis. taking #fie lead and will be working closely with the Community Development
Department, the Public Facilities and Services Department, and other city departments to put the
program in place over the next five years. The City will also be working cooperatively with the
Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA),'the S.CWMA, Empire Waste Management, and the
SSCRCD to ensure that resources are utilized efficiently, and that BMPs implemented by each of
the agencies do not conflict with one another.
The schedule for implementation of the BMPs incorporates a phased approach to implementation
of the SWMP over.`the f ve- year`permit term. The first two years will be focused primari ly on
creating the legal and administrative framework for SWMP. During this time, existing
ordinances will be modified to include Phase 'Il storm water requirements, new ordinances will
be created to address: missing elements ofthe'SWMP, design standards will be revised,
maintenance procedures will. be updated/revised to reflect new practices, and training will occur
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. for municipal staff ;from various departments to educate City employees on concepts such as
• pollution prevention. Tollowingthese changes, the.remainder of the permit term will primarily
be focused on implementing; BMPs. Throughout the permit term, the City will coordinate storm
water activities within departments, between departments, and amongst the other Phase II
communities in Sonoma County. This will be the primary job. of the Program Leader.
Approximately 60 % of one Full Time.Equivalent. (FTE), or 0.6 FTE, will be utilized for the
Program Leader to carry out the organization, coordination, supervision and direction of the
City's SWMP. Other departments will have to devote time to implementing their respective
responsibilities for the program.as well. The Community Development Department will need 0.3
FTEs to handle the plan review, and 0..1 FTE for post - construction storm water BMPs for all
projects within the City. The Building and Public Works inspectors will require 0.2 FTEs to
review storm water BMP placement in construction plans, and several inspections of sites
following rainfall events of a designated, magnitude. The Program Leader will rely on the
department heads to summarize the activities of the. crews they supervise.
Petaluma may also add a position in future years of the permit term for an individual. to oversee
the data entry, data tracking, secretarial and other administr- ative tasks that the Engineering
Manager would be more efficient to delegate. The paperwork and record - keeping portion of the
Program Leader's position is substantial, and the Program Leadef's'time would be spent more
efficiently in program development and coordination.
• The specific personnel and resources needs to implement the proposed BMPs within each of the
Program Areas are outlined in Table 2, Resource Needs Table.
According to the WR &C Director, it is likely that the General Fund' will continue to be the
budget source for the majority of components of the Storm Water Management Program over
the next five years.
3.1 Geographic and Land Use Description
3.1.1 Petaluma River Watershed
The City of Petaluma, Califorma,is located approximately 35 miles northwest of San Francisco,
in southwestern Sonoma County, along the Highway 101 corridor. Petaluma is approximately
13.1 square mile s,in size, with a year 2000 population- of approximately 54,548 residents., The
Petaluma River's watersheds approximately 146 square miles, 19 miles long and 13 miles wide,
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with the: City 'ofPetaluma near its center.
An in -depth study of the watershed surrounding the.City of Petaluma was conducted by the
Southern Sonoma Resource Conservation District and was summarized in a report, entitled,
Petaluma Watershed Enhancement Plan, dated July 1999. The following description of the
watershed is taken from that report.
Located in southern.Sonoma County, California, and la portion of northeastern Mann County,
California, the Petaluma River Watershed encompasses a 146 square mile, pear- shaped basin.
• The watershed is approximately 19 miles long and 13 miles wide with the City of Petaluma near
its center.
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The headwaters and ephemeral tributaries of Petaluma River begin on the steep southwest' slopes •
of Sonoma Mountain, the southern slopes of Mecharn, Hill, and the eastern slopes of Weigand's
Hill and Mt. Burdell. -The confluence of Willow Brook, Liberty Creek, and We Creek
form the headwaters of the Petaluma Watershed just upstream of Rainsville Road and Stony
Point Road. The Petaluma. River itself flows across the Denman Flat area and through the City of
Petaluma. 'Tidal influence extends upstream of the confluence with Lynch Creek. The Petaluma.
River empties into the northwest portion of San Pablo Bay.
The lower 12 miles of the.Petaluma.River flowthrough the Petaluma Marsh. Major tributaries in.
the eastern portion of the watershe.d,include Lichau Creek, which flows'into Willow Brook and
feeds into Denman Flat area near Stony Point Road and Rainsville Road,, Lynch- Creek, Adobe
Creek, and Ellis Creek. These tributaries flow through both unincorporated land: and, land - within
the City of Petaluma limits- before joining the Petaluma River.
Three major creeks are located on the western side of the watershed. Weigand's Creek and Marin
Creek flow into ;Liberty Creek, which also feeds into Denman Flat.
3.1.2 City of Petaluma Watershed
An m : study the hydrology and hydraulics of the watershed surrounding the, City of
Petaluma and the adequacy of the major storm drainage, facilities serving the City was conducted
by Black & Veatch, Corporation and was summarized in a report, entitled, Technical
Memorandum No. 2, .dated July 1999. The °following description of the City's surface water .
system is taken from that report.
The City's surface water: system consists of ditches, ;natural and improved (mechanized)
channels, : pipes, ;and culverts along and "within several drainage areas that lie both outside of and
within the City limits. All of these drainage areas discharge into the Petaluma River which then
flows south and east to San Pablo Bay.
The identified creeks flowing through the .City are Adobe Creek, Capri Creek, Corona Creek,
Kelly Creek, Lynch Creek, Thompson Creek and Washington Creek. Two additional channels,
North Corona Channel and Willow Brook, also lie, within the City. All of the creeks and channels
discharge ; into the Petaluma River, which, flows through the City from northwestAo southeast.
Additionally, a number of unnamed channels exist in all sections of the City and are the City's
responsibility to maintain.
The flows - withinmany of the drainage areas are predominantly seasonal in nature. The channels
are periodically dry, or contain only small nuisance water flows, but are impacted by storm flows
during the rainy season, from October to April.
The City's storm drain system is shown on the City's storm drain maps, Attachment A. Petaluma
Creek is the mo. st�prominent waterway in the region, flowing generally along Petaluma's western
boundary:(Figure l): Figure 2 is an overview of the City of Petaluma's watershed boundary,
as well as the Sonoma County Water Agency's Flood Zone designations.
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3.1.3 Land Use
• The most intensively developed area within the Petaluma River watershed is the City of
Petaluma, which consists largely of single- family residential and public lands (including schools,
the hospital, and estate park lands). Land Uses in the watershed, include intensive urban
development, rural residential, agriculture, and open space. The urban development is
concentrated within the city limits of Petaluma. Figure 3, City of Petaluma Existing Land Use
Map, illustrates and defines the land use patterns within the. City's sphere of influence.
4.0 POLLUTANTS OF CONCERN
The Petaluma River watershed supports beneficial uses for cold and warm freshwater habitat,
fish migration, preservation of rare:and endangered species, fish spawning, wildlife habit, and
contact and non - contact water recreation. In addition, groundwater is a source of drinking and
irrigation water in Petaluma and rural' areas of the county.
Impacts from urban, construction, hillside development, and agricultural runoff have resulted in
the listing of the Petaluma Raver on the 2002 Clean Water Act's. Section 303(d) list for nutrients,
pathogens, sediment, diazinon, and' nickel (nickel is listed for the tidal portion of the River).
Nutrients, pathogens, and sediment are listed as "medium priority" pollutants, while diazinon
and nickel are listed as "low priority "'pollutants.
During the initial permit term, the City's SWMP will focus efforts and resources on BMPs that
address the reduction of nutrients,. pathogens, and sediment in the.City's storm water due to the
fact that these pollutants are given a higher priority by the Regional Board. Future storm water
permits will address the lower priority pollutants, diazinon and nickel, if such constituents
continue to cause impairment to the River.
4.1 - Nutrients
Nutrient impairment was identified prior " -to 1988 and was primarily concerned with wastewater
discharges to the creek. Nutrients consist of algae - growth stimulating substances such as
ammonia, nitrogen, and phosphorus. Unionized ammonia, the more toxic portion of total
ammonia, is toxic to fish, especially when water begins to .become more basic, around 7.8 pH
units.
4.2 Pathogens
Pathogen impairment in Petaluma River was identified prior to 1988, and was. also primarily
concerned with wastewater discharges to the creek. Pathogens' were addressed by improving
treatment of SCWA's wastewater treatment plant and by halting discharge during low flow
months. Pathogens consist of total and fecal coliform, E. coli, and Enterococci. Most recently,
the pathogen focus has been on fecal coliform and Enterococci, the less costly and more
definitive indicator organisms of fecal contamination.
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4.3 Sediment
Sediment impairment was identified more recently; and is .primarily concerned with urban, .
construction, and agricultural runoff. Sediment consists of turbidity - a measurement of the more
fine particles or.'cl'oud ness of water, sediment - soil that sinks to the bottom of a water body,
suspended material — the larger particles, of water that can be removed by chemical addition, and
settleable matter — the particles that eventually settle to the bottom of a water body. Data
collection for this TMDL will focus on characterizing the channel and Habitat conditions with
respect. to factors limiting fish habitat and sediment sources. The S'SCRCD is seeking funding
under Phase II of Proposition 13 for a sediment budget assessment.
4.4 Low Priority•Pollutants
Diazinon and nickel are fisted as low priority pollutants in. the Petaluma River watershed, in
addition to the' medium priority listings for nutrients, pathogens, and sediment. Diazinon is a
commonly used pesticide, and is listed as a pollutant that impairs the Petaluma River in both the
upper reaches as well as in the tidal portion of Diazinon is linked to harmful .effects .on
aquaticlife and.has been detected in concentrations exceeding water quality standards in 33% of
samples ,collected.
Nickel is fihe second low- priority pollutant causing impairment to the tidal portion. of the
Petaluma.River. Potential sources of this pollutant are municipal point sources, storm water
runoff, and °atmospheric deposition. Nickel is linked to harmful effects on aquatic.life. There
have been four incidents of the water quality standards for nickel being exceeded since 1993.
5.0 MINIMUM. CONTROL MEASURES
The Phase II Rule defines a Storm Water Management Plan as a program, consisting of six
elements that, when .mplernented together, are expected to achieve significant reductions of
pollutants discharged into receiving water bodies, in this case Petaluma River -and its tributaries.
Each of the six MCMs is described below, along the types of activities that are;included;in.
the MCM. Table 1, Storm Water Management Plan — At A Glance, will provide additional
details pertaining to current and planned BMPs, implementation plans, measurable goals to
measure the success of BMPs, the timeframes for implementation, pollutants addressed,
audiences targeted, and the individuals or agency responsible for the implementation.
The six MCMsl required by the General Permit are:
5.1 Public Education and Outreach
The Public Education and Outreach MCM consists of distributing materials and performing
outreach to inform citizens about impacts polluted storm water runoff can have on the Petaluma
River and its tributaries. Most people are unaware there are everyday activities that they
perform that have negative impacts on the creeks near their homes and businesses. Even when
people are marginally aware that theymay be contributing some form of pollution, their actions;
multiplied by the millions of °inhabitants' of the San Francisco Bay area, are not realized. There is
greater compliance with the program; .as the public becomes aware of their personal
responsibility for protecting water quality. •
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Developing cooperative "relationships with City groups and neighboring, agencies and is strongly .
• encouraged and maxim ze this M Ce
Mto reduce costs, avoid confusing the public with varying messages,
nesstl at comes with a joint-effort. California's General Permit
suggests that MS4s work with local, school districts by providing a. storm, water education
program, while the school.district would provide a time slot in a particular grade level for the
presentation to take place: The Petaluma Watershed Foundation and other environmental and
educational groups are currently collaborating to provide educational information to Casa
Grande and Petaluma High Schools. These groups have expressed an interest in working with the
City on their Phase II storm water program to expand on the existing program, and to work
together to achieve common goals. The City will strive to take advantage of this opportunity, and
develop relationships with the volunteer groups that are active in the community.
The City of Petaluma has also demonstrated a commitrnent;to public education and outreach in
the areas of water conservation and pollution prevention with A.-Variety of activities. To
encourage outdoor water conservation, the City has implemented a. water waste prohibition
ordinance, a water efficient landscape ordinance, and a large landscape water conservation
program. These activities are important to storm water pollution prevention by reducing runoff
from landscapes. Landscape runoff often carries with it pollutants isuch as sediment, nutrients,
and pesticides. Other activities include annual household hazardous waste drop -off events,
recycling, and educational programs designed to prevent solid and hazardous wastes from
entering the storm drain system due to improper. disposal.
The City's programs will be enhanced for compliance with Phase II permitting requirements by
a developing quantifiable targets and' evaluation tools for already existing programs. Outreach
programs will be augmented to include messages tailored specifically to storm water pollution
prevention. In order to, be -more cost- effective and time- efficient, the City will partner with other
agencies and Phase Il communities, as encouraged by the Regional Board.. Petaluma will, as the
largest of the Phase _II municipalities in Sonoma County, invite other, smaller MS4s in Sonoma
County to meet on a regular basis; to Share`ideas and resources. The City will also partner with
other communities to investigate increasing the hazardous waste collection events to
twice per year, to develop educational materials, to modify existing materials into bi- lingual
formats, etc. This type of'partnering will create a unified message to the various targeted
segments of the - public as well as help bring the City into compliance with the public education
and outreach.MCM. Additional B'MPs -that the City proposes implementing to'further its
compliance with the. Phase II requirements of this MCM are described in Table 1.
5.2 Public Participation/Involvement
Public participation and outreach provides opportunities for citizens to participate in program
development and implementation,, including publicizing, public hearings and/or encouraging
citizen representatives in. a, watershed group. As with public education, and outreach, the City is
currently implementing several public involvement and participation programs, often in
partnership with local volunteer organizations. These existing programs and. activities include an
annual river cleanup event, use of volunteers for storm drain stenciling, replacement of concrete
storm drain covers, and'the.existence of the SSRCD, which provides the public educational and
• hands -on opportunities (Adopt -A= Watershed) to learn about and improve the Petaluma River
watershed.
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The Cityhas as a goal to :support the existing PWC 'initiated by the SSCRCD. The Program
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Leader would attend 'the meetings and support implementation of the goals of the Petaluma
Watershed Enhancement Plan that fall 'within the,purview of the City. By being involved with
the Council, the City can promote public awareness and involvement by advertising River and
Creek Clean -up ,days and other public projects via utility bill stuffers or in public display areas.
The City also plans to initiate: a Coastal Clean -up Day in conjunction with the school districts.
The. City will j.oin"with .other cities all the country clean up trash and debris in and along
creeks, drainage areas, and other water bodies.
In addition, the, Program Leader. should coordinate with other Phase IL MS4s within thei same
watershed during the regularly scheduled Phase 11 storm water group meetings to discuss and
devise a plan_ for , ,acquiring baseline water quality data for the cities. The program, selected should
be .implemented starting in FY 03/04 to ensure that some type of baseline characterization would
be available to provide a preliminary analysis of the. of the SWMP by'the end of the
permit term. Additional that the City p implementing to further its compliance
with, the Phase,l'1 requirements of this MCM are described in Table 1.
5.3 Illicit )Discharge Detection and E
Illicit discharge detection and elimination consists of developing aplan to systematically check
the storm -drain system for connections to sewer or septic systems. It includes developing a storm
drain system.map and informing the, corrimur ity of hazards associated with illegal discharges and
improper disposal of wastes. In addition-to those mentioned above, 'illicit discharges are s
identified.as commercial car wash and laundry wastewaters, grease from.restaurants,..radiator
flushing disposal, spills from auto accidents, improper disposal of household toxics and .
automotive fluids. It also includes adopting an ordinance to prohibit - non -storm watertdischarges
into the istorm sewer system and implement appropriate procedures and actions. The most
common .:steps taken to. eliminate illicit connections are to (in.order) locate the problem areas, .
find the source of the discharge, remove or correct-the'illicit discharge, and lastly, document the
actions taken to.illustrate progress.
Several components: of the illicit discharge detection and. eliimnation (IDDE) requirements. for'
MS4s ,are currently being implemerited.in the City of P, etaluma. WR &C has already taken great
strides in this MCM bybudgeting fort . hree new positions in the utility division. The base storm
drain map is completed; with the work of the new crew, the drain inlets (DIs) and outfalls can be
identified and added to the AutoCAD map.
The Petaluma Fire. Department, US Filter,.and the Sonoma County Environmental Health
Department implement several. IDDE programs in the City. These include hazardous materials
inspections, pretreatment inspections of commercial and industrial users, and restaurant
inspections. The SCWA conducts inspections that'include searching for illicit discharges along.
SMA- maintained waterways.
As -with the. other MCMs in this 'SWMP, the Citywill develop implementation targets and
method e s f evalu the implementation for programs and activities already in place.to
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with the various agencies providing these services within the City's jurisdiction. The City will
. further satisfy MCM requirements by adding, several, new components to its already strong IDDE
program. The City has the goal of reducing and preventing illicit discharges by identifying areas
associated with illegal dumping. For restaurants associated with illegally:dischargng grease,
once identified; the City can distribute educational materials to these businesses. Adding a storm
water component to the PetalumaTire Department':s inspections will also be discussed. The PFD
inspectors may also assist the City by distributing educational materials during their inspections.
The City will also use TV cameras to investigate possible illicit connections.
Once Phase I communities have developed their ordinances for storm water pollution prevention,
the City will develop its own ordinance. There are many opportunities for the City to benefit
from the educational materials already developed by Phase 1. communities_. With permission from
the originating agency, the City can modify, existing materials to. target local needs, rather than
developing new materials. Additional BMPs that the Cityproposes implementing to. further its
compliance with the Phase II requirements of this MCM, are described in Table 1.
5.4 Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control
Construction site storm water runoff control consists of developing, implementing and enforcing
an erosion and sediment control program for construction activities that disturb one or more
acres. The soil that can be carried from a construction site during a relatively short period of time
would take much longerto erode under naturally vegetated' conditions. - Excess sediment requires
periodic dredging of navigable water bodies and destroys aquatic. habitat. This control measure
mandates an erosion and, grading ordinance or policy that requires implementation of appropriate
sediment controls. Also required are procedures must be developed for municipal site plan
review of construction plans,, ensuring that the types of contr6lsl and precautions that will be
taken during the wet season are clearly indicated and are adequate ,for the site conditions. Site
inspections and checklists, must be developed that verify that the erosion control plan has been
implemented as permitted.. - The City must also develop an enforcement protocol for the ordinance
or policy. Sites greater than one acre in size, or less than one acre but part of a larger common
plan of development or sale, must obtain a Statewide Construction Storm Water Permit by
submitting a Notice of Intent and preparing a Storm. Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
The City will be implementing a series of simple, informative brochures for distribution to
developers and contractors that are coordinated with a checklist for the building and Public
Works inspectors to take to the iobsite. The checklist: is used. to document the BMPs the project
described in its Erosion Control Plan. At the end of each fiscal year, the inspectors will simply
summarize the facts, such as how many stop work orders were issued, or the number of repeat
site visits made, and how many of each type of brochure were distributed to document what was
done for this MCM. Additional BMPs that the City proposes implementing to further its
compliance with the Phase 11" requirements of this MCM are described in Table 1.
5.5 Post- Construction ,Storm Water Management
Post - construction storm water management is necessary in areas undergoing new development
and redevelopment because of'theimpact of runoff from those areas. Many studies have
• indicated that prior planning 'and designs that-minimize pollutants in post - construction discharges
are the most cost - effective means storm water quality management. Two forms of post-
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construction runoff impact water quality. As rainwater flows over areas ,altered by development,
it picks up small particles. of soil and chemicals such as oil and grease, pesticides, fertilizers;
metals, and fecal matter and enters creeks and other water- conveyances. Once there, these
pollutants impair aquatic habitat and impact surface water.quality. Urban runoff also impacts
water bodies by ncreasing the volume and velocity of water entering storm drains and. creeks.
Urban development replaces natural vegetation with impervious surfaces such as rooftops,
driveways; _parking lots, and streets. Impervious surfaces prevent water soaking into the
ground — thus replenishing groundwater supplies, and sends unnaturally large, short-term
volumes of'storrn water to creeks. The combination creates streambed scouring and downstream
flooding; which leads to loss ofaquatic and sometimes human life and property damage.
The.latestversion of the Draft General Permit requires municipalities with populations over
50,000, or an expected growth potential of greaterthan 25 %o.over 10. years, to develop Standard
Urban Storm, Water Mitigation Plans (SUSMPs) by the end of the five -year permit term.
SUSMPs :are defined as the portions of municipal storm water management programs that,
address storm Water pollution arising from private sector new development and redevelopment.
Pen. ttees and/or - developers must adopt the requiremeri_ts set forth in the SUSMPs, and must
incorporate appropriate SUSMP requirements ; into their project plans.
The City�will, develop a SUSMP by the end of the five -year permit term. The City is subject to
this requirement due to its expected growth potential of greater than 25 %. over the next 10 years.
The goals of a SUSMP are to improve, water quality by minimizing or preventing pollutants
generated at developed sites from:reachng the. storm drain system, to limit post - development
runoff to pre- development to the MEP, and to conserve natural areas to the MEP.
Generally SUSMPs include information about the types of projects subject to post - construction
BMPs; .the project requirements during the project planning, design, construction, -and post-
construction phases; planned, uses and activities and potential resulting specific pollutants;
examples of different types of BMPs; and sizing criteria for BMPs. Permittees and/or developers
must adopt .the requirernei set forth in the SUSMPs, and_ must incorporate appropriate SUSMP
requirements into theirproject In addition to developing.and implementing a SUSMP
program, the City Will develop a post - construction BMP inspection program to ensure the
maintenance of the BMPs. Additional BMPs that the, City proposes implementing;tb. further its
compliance with the Phase II requirements of this MCM are described in Table L.
5.6 Pollution Prevention /Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations .
Much ofthe responsibility for- reducing polluted storm water runoff falls on the municipality
operating the storm water system. This MCM r6quifest MS4 operators to examine and alter their
actions in order`to reduce polluted runoff from.municipal facilities, streets, parking lots, open
spaces, and corporation yards {the location of vehicle maintenance operations, .and the storage: of
road repair materials, vehicle fluids, hazardous materials) into local water bodies. This measure
requires the development of an Operation and Maintenance plan, training City employees on
good housekeeping,and pollution prevention techniques, erosion control inspection, and storm
drain maintenance, and determining which BMPs and goals will work best for the City.
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Increasing the frequency of operations such as street sweeping/cleaning and, drop inlet cleaning
is an important component of this MCM., Reducing the volume of trash, debris and pollutants in
storm water runoff from streets is an essential part of this MCM. Identifying and concentrating
street sweeping and DI cleaning efforts, in areas with the greatest potential impact on storm water
quality (such as industrial and downtown areas) is a way to prioritize these labor- and
equipment - intensive BMPs.
Other important BMPs include river and creek maintenance activities. For Petaluma, these BMPs
will be coordinated with the. Sonoma County Water Agency, who has jurisdiction over a portion
of the waterways in the City, Although information is ,available tegarding maintenance
responsibilities for creeks in the City, existing and planned maintenance programs will be better
coordinated via new agreements or memorandums of understanding with the SCWA, and
whenever possible, resources and responsibilities shared. This type of effort will decrease the
burden on each agency, and result in a 'standardized and effective maintenance program.
The City has been a proponent of Integrated Pest Management training for Parks Department
personnel, and this program is highly in reducing polluted runoff from landscaped
areas, including parks and bike paths (which are commonly located adjacent to creeks). The City
also has the goal of acquiring additional training opportunities for city employees in the areas of
storm water and pollution. prevention. Training City Public Works personnel on these topics will
provide much benefit to the...City in the implementation of its SWMP. Employees who
understand pollution prevention and storm water management concepts can be the "eyes and
ears" of the City, and will set positive examples for other city employees and the citizens of the
City. Additional BMPs that the City proposes - implementing to further its compliance with the
Phase II requirements of this MCM are described in Table 1.
6.0 MONITORING AND , EVALUATION
An Annual Report is required to be submitted to the SFRWQCB that captures the previous fiscal
year's storm water management activities, and the results of those activities. The first report is
due on September 15, 2004, and will document the activities that took place between March 10,
2003 and June 30, 2004. Subsequent annual reports are due September 15 of each year and
should summarize the activities performed July 1 St of the preceding year through June 30 of the
current year. Petaluma will continuously document activities that - took, place during the fiscal
year, and regularly, determine if measurable goals were achieved, and assess the success or
failure ofthe selected. BMPs included in the attached tables. If modifications need to be made to
alter a BMPlo make it.More successful; the. City will make those changes and note the decision .
in the annual report. Petaluma's SWMP is a dynamic document that will be revised and updated
annually to reflect the progress ofthe program. The Annual Reports will demonstrate the City's
current efforts to reduce pollutants to the maximum extent practicable, as well as their future
plans for the storm water management.program.
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7.0 SIGNATORY REQUIREMMNT
This Storm Water. Management Plan must be signed and certified by a principal executive
officer, ranking elected official, or duly authorized representative.
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were. pr."epdred
under direction or supervision in accordance, with a system designed to assure that
qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on
my inquiry of the person orpersons who manage the system or those persons directly
responsible for gathering the information, to the hest of my knowledge, and belief,, the
information submitted is true, accurate and complete.
I am aware that there are significant penalties for .submitting false information, including
the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Michael Bierman_
City :Manager
City of Petaluma
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BMP
Best Management, Practice
CEQA
California Environmental Quality Act
EPA
Environnnental Protection Agency
FTE
Full Time Equivalent
MCM
Minimum Control Measure
MEP
Maximum Extent Practicable
MS4
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
NOI
Notice of.hitent
NPDES
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Plan
Storm Water Management Plan
PWC
Petaluma Watershed Council
Regional Board
San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
SCWMA
Sonoma County Waste Management Agency
SCWA
Sonoma County`Water Agency
SSRCD
Southern Sonoma Resource Conservation District
SUSMP
Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation,Plan
.SWMP
Storm Water Management Program
SWPPP
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
TMDL
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Activity/Best
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Number of Phase 2 entities working together to present a
Awareness of storm water issues
Citizens of
City of Petaluma, SCWA,
other MS4s
a strong partnership between Msds and other agencies
common message, such as "Only Rain Down the Storm
Petaluma and
SSCRCD, and other MS4s
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(school districts) effected by storm water regulations
Drain"
Sonoma County
in Sonoma County
Classroom Education
City to work with SCWA to augment their Water Ed Program
Number of students receiving curriculum
Awareness of water conservation
Petaluma Students
City of Petaluma, Sonoma
on Storm Water
in Petaluma Schools to add a storm water element to the
and storm water issues and how the
and Teachers
County Water Agency,
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existing curriculum
two are inter - connected
Petaluma School Districts
Partnerships with
Work with Phase 11 communities to develop a consistent,
Number of Phase 1 entities working together to present a
Water Awareness, how pollution
Students of
City of Petaluma, Petaluma
Sonoma Co. Office
county-wide storm water education slogan for students
common message
prevention, water conservation, and
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School Districts, & Sonoma
of Education / CSU-
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throughout the county, such as "Only Rain Down the Storm
Drain"
storm water issues are closely
intertwined
Sonoma County
County Office of Education
Develop educational
As a result of the partnership, develop associated materials
Number of storm water education rulers, pencils, or
Awareness of storm water issues
Petaluma Students
City of Petaluma, Petaluma
materials for
for distribution (preferably not brochures, but a useful
whatever tool teachers identify as most needed
and Teachers
School Districts, & Sonoma
Petaluma students
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school tool, such as erasers or rulers)
County Office of Education
Education / Outreach
Already Implemented - US Filter conducts pre - treatment
Document the member of industrial users (IUs) that were
Reduce pollutants to the storm drain
Industrial !
US Filter and Program
for Commercial
inspections of industrial users in Petaluma, which includes
inspected and required use of the new checklist. /Number of
Commercial
Manager
Activities
the distribution of storm water educational materials. Meet
storm water educational materials distributed
businesses
with Martin St. George in order to add a storm water
w /outdoor uses
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checklist to existing pretreatment inspections and to
coordinate documentation ofsiorm water materials
distributed
Meet with Sonoma Co. DES to work to increase participation
Increase in the number of businesses participating/ Number
Various -Determined by business
Auto Repair,
City of Petaluma, Sonoma
by businesses in Petaluma in the Sonoma Green Business
of educational materials distributed to business
participating
Printers, and
County Dept. of Emergency
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Program
owners/operwors
Restaurants
Services
Meet w/ Petaluma Fire Department, obtain list of permits,
Document member of businesses that have the potential to
Reduce pollutants from and to storm
Businesses /
City of Petaluma Program
conduct tablemp review of permitted facilities with storm
discharge to storm drain '
drain
Community
Leader & Fire Department
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water pollution prevention (P2) potential
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Meet with the Petaluma Fire Department and discuss the
Number of businesses that have the potential to discharge to
Reduce pollutants to storm drain
Businesses /
City of Petaluma (CoP)
possibility ofadding the storm water checklist developedfor
storm drain
Community
Program Leader & Fire
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the pretreatment inspectors to their fire prevention
Department
inspections
In -house development ofeducational materialsfor Marina,
Brochures developed
Reduce pollutants to surface water
Boating/ sailing
City of Petaluma (CoP)
Turning Basin and Airport Operations & Aircraft
community
Program Leader & Parks
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Maintenance that list BMPs
Department
Distribution ofBA&D educational brochuresfor Marina,
Type and number ofbrochures distributed
Reduce pollutants to surface water
Boating/ sailing
City of Petaluma (CoP)
Turning Basin and Airport Operations
commune
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Program Leader &Parks
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Department
Distribute educational materials to businesses with license
Number of brochures distributed (provide in bundles of 20
Business activities that impact the
Businesses /
CoP Program Leader /City
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renewals
for ease of counting by staff)
environment/ Water P2
Community
Finance Dept.
Note: All items in normal font represent existing activities or best management practices; items in italics represent additional tasks or recommended BMPs.
Abbreviations:
FY = fiscal year
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Earth Day & P2 Week
Petaluma
Library staff
Pet Waste
Pet waste signs & bags placed in dog park & run areas,
Number of bags placed peryear
Pathogen reductions from properly
Pet Owners
Program Leader /CoP Parks
Management
X
small, brief placard discussing nutrient pollution
disposed pet wastes
& Rec
Proper Disposal of
Already Implemented - Distribution of County recycling
Program to continue. Use SCWAM statistics for Petaluma /
Proper disposal opportunities and
Homeowners and
Sonoma County Waste
Household
guide in phone book / Facility at Landfill / Web -site /
Work with Empire Waste Management (EWA49 to place HHW
information for household taxies /
Businesses
Management Agency, City
Hazardous Waste
Ecodesk hotline / Builder's guide / Distribute A Healthy
info in garbage bills
Efficient use and recycling of
of Petaluma, EWMI
X
Environment Begins at Home "at Earth Day displays
building materials
Tailoring Outreach
Contact Bilingual Coordinator (Div. Of Curricuium &
Number of brochures/posters distributed
Awareness of stone water pollution
Spanish speaking
City of Petaluma, Petaluma
Programs to Spanish
Instruction) in Petaluma School District, work to moth
citizens
School Districts, & Sonoma
Speaking Population
existing bi- lingual educational posters and brochures
County Water Agency
and Children
X
Trash Management
Already implemented - Empire WMI distributes brochures to
Program to continue. Program Leader to work with Empire
Programs available for disposal of
Residential
Empire WMI, City of
customers when new services become available / Web -site
WMI to track amounts collected within City
waste, trash and organic material
customers and
Petaluma
X
such as lawn clippings curbside
Businesses
recycling?
Water Conservation
Already Implemented - Water Conservation Public
Number of utility inserts
Water conservation & storm water
Residents and
Sonoma County Water
Practices
Information Program includes bill stuffers. rebate offers,
issue connections, e.g., storm water
Businesses
Agency, City of Petaluma
irrigation repair incentives, and handout information
= surface water— drinking water
Y
regarding water conservation. The City also has a web site
that presents water conservation inforrtation.
Already Implemented - Water Waste Prohibition ordinance in
Meet requirements of Memorandum of Understanding of the
Prohibits use of potable water for
City water
City of Petaluma, WR&C
City' As a member of CUWCC, many water conservation
California Urban Water Conservation Council (CUWCC)
nonessential uses / Pollutants
customers
Department, Water
X
BMPs are already implemented
associated with excessive urban
Conservation Division
runoff, including fertilizers,
nutrients
Already Implemented - Water - Efficient Landscape
Compliance with Ordinance
Standards for landscape design that
Residents and
City of Petaluma, WR&C
Ordinance
ensure the efficient use of water /
Businesses
Department, Water
X
Pollutants associated with urban
runoff, including fertilizers,
Conservation Division
nutrients
Note: All items in normal font represent existing activities or best management practices; items in italics represent additional tasks or recommended BMPs.
Abbreviations:
FY = fiscal year Page 2 of 8
Last Revised: 2/19/03
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Table 1. City of Petaluma
Storm Water Management Plan
At A Glance
Minimum Control Measure
Activity/Best
Management
Practices
Implementation Date
Implementation Plan "
Quantifiable Target/ Evaluation Tool "
Message(s)/Pollutants Addressed
Target
Audience(s)
Implementer(s)
O
L
O
4
O
L
O
4
O
L
O
L
Public Involvement/ Participation
River Cleanup
Already implemented - Annual River Clean-up annually in
Document amount of trash collected
Trash removal
Citizens of
City of Petaluma - Program
X
the spring / Program Leader to consider advertising in utility
billing
Petaluma
Leader w/ support of
WR&C staff
Storm Drain
Stenciling
Already Implemented - Storm drain stenciling - WR&C
coordinates, Program Leader to consider more active
Document number groups approached, number of storm
drains stenciled
"No Dumping, Drains to River" /
Storm water pollution awareness
Citizens of
Petaluma,
Program Leader, WR&C
Dept., Boy and Girl Scouts
implementation
Community
groups
Petaluma River
Watershed Council
Southern Sonoma Resource Conservation District (SSRCD)
has coordinated the Petaluma Watershed Council/ Program
Goals prioritized and implemented
Community involvement and
education in watershed restoration
Citizens of
Petaluma
Program Leader, SSRCD,
SCWA ?
X
Leader to support by attending meetings and coordinating
city efforts with goals of council.
activities
Coastal Clean-up
Day
Work with the school districts to encourage students to
participate in Coastal Clean -up Day, third Saturday in
Number ofstudents participating, pounds/volume ofdebris
collected Each school can "adopt" a different section of
Trash removal
College and
secondary students
City of Petaluma, Santa
Rosa Junior College,
X
_7
September (City can assist by providing latex gloves and
creek or river, city could offer "rewards "for most trash
of Petaluma
Petaluma School Districts
placing dumpsters at main collection sites)
collected
Water Quality
Assessment
X
Investigate water quality monitoring by public or school
group to track water quality improvements in the city's
creeks
Development ofsample schedule of constituents that the
public could accurately assess
Sediment and nutrient quality
assessment
Citizens, Council
members,
SFRWQCH
Program Leader, SSRCD,
SCWA
Stakeholder
Meetings
Public Meeting #1 -An overview of the Phase 11 NPDES
program was presented at the City Council meeting an
Number of citizens attending /Develop storm water mailing
list to notify for next meeting
Awareness and participation in
City's Storm Water Management
Citizens of
Petaluma, City
Petaluma City Council,
Program Leader
X
January 17, 1003. The public was invited to attend and
comment on the overview of the requirements of the Phase 11
Program
Council
program-
Public Meeting # 1- During the City Council meeting on
Document number of comments and number of citizens
Awareness of City's Storm Water
Citizens of
Petaluma City Council,
X
February 14, 1003, the final draft of the Storm Water
hfanagemeni Plan will be presented for comment.
attending/ develop storm water mailing list
Management Program
Petaluma, City
Council
Program Leader
Annual Staff Reports in October to City Council regarding
Summarize objectives met, changes implemented, goals
Awareness of City's Storm Water
Citizens of
Petaluma City Council,
X
the status of the SWMP and program progress
abandoned and reasons why. Provides the public an
opportunity to comment on the direction of the program
Management Program
Petaluma, City
Council
Program Leader
Citizen's SWMP
Group
X
Create a citizen's group comprised of representatives of
residential, commercial, industrial, development, and
environmental interests.
Number of participants
Awareness of and Feedback to the
City's Storm Water Management
Program
All citizens/
community
Program Leader
Storm Water Call -In
Line
Establish a citizen call -in telephone line to the Public Works
Department which citizens can use to notify the Department
Document number of citizen calls and the results of
department follow -up
Sediment, construction debris, any
illicit discharge to storm drain
All Citizens
City Public Works
Department
ofstorm water pollution concerns. Advertise the phone
system
number in utility bills and other avenues of public education
X
and outreach. [Note that a call -in line is established under
the MCMfor Construction Site Runoff Control.]
Evaluation of
Overall Program
Goals of Water
Quality Protection
Coordination between City and other Phase 11 MS4s in the
watershed to develop one or more methods of performing a
"baseline characterization "ofsurface water quality to
evaluate the impact of the City's SWMP on water quality.
Development of methods to characterize water bodies;
Improvement in quality based on results ofdata received
from method of characterization selected
Debris, turbidity, pathogens,
nutrients
All Volunteers/
All Citizens;
SFRWQCB
Program Leader, Volunteer
Organizations, Public Works
Department
X
May involve conducting visual inspections for debris along
creekbanks, or field testing for turbidity, etc.
Note: All items in normal font represent existing activities or best management practices; items in italics represent additional tasks or recommended BMPs.
Abbreviations:
FY = fiscal year
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Storm Water Management Plan
At A Glance
Minimum Control Measure
Activity/Best
Management
Implementation Date
Implementation Plan "
Quantifiable Target/ Evaluation Tool "
Message(s)/Pollutants Addressed
Target
Audience(s)
Implementer(s)
Practices
0
c
0
0
0
0
Illicit Discharge Detection and
Elimination
Storm Drain Map
Already Implemented - Existing storm drain map in Auto
Cad
Auto Cad enables map modification to be performed more
easily
Overtime, the map will be corrected
as the field crew familiarizes
Water Resources
and Conservation
City of Petaluma
Community Development
X
themselves with the storm sewer
Dept Personnel
Dept, and WR &C
system
Storm Drain Map
Using storm drain maintenance personnel, record all drain
Number of drain inlets (D1s) and outfalls identified and
Used to identify system deficiencies,
Water Resources
City of Petaluma
Revisions
inlets and ourfalls and corresponding receiving water bodies
number ofmap pages updated
Storm drain map provides
and Conservation
Community Development
on the storm drain map
comprehensive infrastructure map of
Dept. Personnel
Dept, and WR&C
X
Petaluma used to coordinate storm
drain maintenance activities
Hazardous Materials
Already implemented - The Petaluma Fire Department
Documentation of number of permitted sites in database
Hazardous materials management
Businesses
Sonoma County DES - or
Inspection Program
regularly inspects sites storing or generating hazardous
from Petaluma that PFD inspects; results of inspections
generating or
PFD CoP Program Leader
X_
materials in the City. Brochures explaining spill prevention
conducted
storing hazardous
requirements are distributed, as necessary.
materials
Illegal Dumping
Restaurant inspections performed Sonoma Co.
Document number of brochures SCEH distributes in
Safe business practices
Restaurants
Sonoma Co. Env. Health/
Control
Environmental Health (SCEH) - work with EH to distribute
Petaluma, Sonoma Co. DES to distribute brochures to auto
CoP Program Leader
X
existing English and Spanish P2 brochures at restaurants
industries
Develop and adopt a storm water pollution prevention
Ordinance developed and adopted
Human and environmental health
Citizens of
City of Petaluma Program
X
ordinance and enforcement procedures prohibiting and
enforcing non -storm water discharges.
risks associated with illegal
discharges and improper disposal of
Petaluma,
Businesses
Leader
waste.
Using the new storm water maintenance crew. identify areas
Number and identification of high risk areas
Human and environmental health
Water Resources
City of Petaluma Program
X
'hat. appear to receive illegally dumped materials
risks associated with illegal
discharges and improper disposal of
and Conservation
Dept.
Leader
waste.
Coordinate with the Petaluma Fire Department add storm
Success in working with PFD to add a storm water
Human and environmental healt',
Citizens of
City of Petaluma Program
I water component to their business inspections.
component to their inspections, number of businesses
risks associated with illegal
Petaluma,
Leader & SC DES or Fire
X
inspected that required exterior inspections
discharges and improper disposal of
Businesses
Department
waste.
Distribute existing educational materials to businesses or
Number of educational materials distributed .
Environmental problems associated
Restaurants (if
CoP, Program Leader &
X
residents in areas identified sires for illegal dumping
with improper disposal of waste.
target group) or
residents
W R &C Department
Identifying Illicit
Already Implemented - Inspections Along SCWA-
Number ofinspections Performed by the SCWA or Other
Various - Could be Sediment,
N/A
Sonoma County Water
Discharges
X
Maintained Waterways Include Identifying Illicit Discharges
Responsible Agencies
Nutrient, or Pathogens, Hazardous
Waste, Trash, Debris, Etc.
Agency, Other Responsible
Agencies
inspect all drain inlets (DJs) and prioritize problem areas for
Count DJs, document number of priority DJs that required
Storm sewer maintenance and trash,
Citizens of
Program Leader & WR &C
X
increased maintenance
increased maintenance
sediment, and unknown materials
Petaluma,
Department
reduction
Businesses
Using sewer division cameras, investigate problem storm
Document number offeet of storm drains Trd and illicit
Storm sewer maintenance and
Water Resources
Program Leader & WR &C
X
sewersfor illicit connections
connections identified
reduction of illicit connection &
trash, sediment, and unknown
and Conservation
Dept.
Department
materials reduction
Using BASMAA Surface Cleaning materials, distribute
Document number of surface cleaners contacted, if problems
Environmental problems associated
Citizens of
Program Leader & WR &C
information to businesses hiring .Meaning operators; parking
continue, amend ordinance u/ enforcement response
with improper disposal of waste.
Petaluma,
Department
X
lots, gas stations or restaurant equipment or hood filters
Businesses
Already Implemented - SCWA has a county-wide complaint
Number of calls from Petaluma
General pollution prevention
N/A
Sonoma County Water
X
hotline for illicit discharges
Agency
Note: All items in normal font represent existing activities or best management practices; items in italics represent additional tasks or recommended BMPs.
Abbreviations:
FY = fiscal year
Page 4 of 8
Last Revised: 2119/03
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Table I. City of Petaluma
Storm Water Management Plan
At A Glance
Minimum Control Measure
Activity/Best
Implementation Date
Implementation Plan "
Quantifiable Target/ Evaluation Tool • -
Message(s)/Pollutants Addressed
- Target
Implementer(s)
Management
Audience(s)
Practices
o
c
o
a
o
iR
N
O
L-
M1
O
4-
Q
O
L-
VI
O
F:
b
O
L-
r
O
L-
Construction Site Storm Water Runoff
Erosion Control
Revise and update Grading Ordinance requiring updated
Date ordinance updated and major elements addressed
Reduction of erosion and runoff
Developers,
City Engineer, City Council,
Control
Ordinances
Erosion Control Plans, use ofBAfPs, development ofo
from construction sites, verification
Engineers, and
Planning Dept., Public
X
system of distributing education materials to contractors and
checking BAe implementation
of sites >5 acre compliance
Contractors
Works, Building Dept.
Implement Start at the Source "Bay Area Storm water
Were standards developed using existing Bay Area developed
Reduction of erosion and runoff
Developers,
City Engineer, City Council,
Management Agencies (BASMAA) reference for design
documents (projects >1 acre)
from construction sites
Engineers, and
Planning Dept.; Public
X
standards
Contractors
Works, Building Dept.
General Plan amendments to incorporate increased water
Was General Plan amended with additional questions
Reduction of erosion and runoff
Developers,
City of Petaluma,
quality protection, wait until Phase I permittees implement in
regarding potential storm water impacts
from construction sites
Engineers, and
Community Dev. Dept.
X
order to maintain consistency couno -wide
Contractors
Planners, City Council,
General Public
&11P Inspections
Partially Implemented - Expand on existing system - Add
Inventory of inspection and maintenance activities and
Ensure compliance with Erosion
Developers and
City of Petaluma - WR&C,
storm water component to construction site inspections by
number ofpamphlets handed out; improvement in sites
Control Plans and the reduction of
Contractors
Building & PW Inspectors
X
Building and Public works inspectors; include
documentation.
warrantingfollow up inspections; number ofstop work
orders issued
erosion and runoff from construction
sites.
& City Engineer
Participate in joint training opportunities for City of
Whether or not training of Ciry inspectors was conducted.
Compliance with Erosion Control
CoP - WR&C and
City of Petaluma - WR &C,
Petaluma and Phase I & 2 XE4 building and public works
Plans and the reduction of erosion
Community
Building & PW Inspectors
X
inspectors
and runoff from construction sites.
Development
Dept. key team
& City Engineer
members
Building/ Public
Already implemented - Official review of Erosion Control
Number of erosion control plan submittals
Ensure that plans address the
Developers,
City of Petaluma,
Works Inspections
Plans. Ensure all projects over I acre have erosion control
reduction of erosion and runoff from
Engineers, and
Community Dev. Dept.
X
plan prior to construction.
construction sites.
Contractors
Permits & Inspectors
Already implemented - Revocable License Program -
Protection of Water Quality Near Construction Activities
Sediment, Construction Debris
Developers,
Sonoma County Water
Developers with activities within right -of -way must obtain
Reduction
Contractors,
Agency
X
license, subjecting plans to agency review for construction
Construction
BMPs
Companies
Already Implemented - If construction falls within SCWA
Number of Reviews Conducted
Sediment Reduction
Developers,
Sonoma County Water
right -of -way and within an outfall, a drainage review is
Contractors,
Agency
X
performed by the SCWA
Construction
Companies
Implement bi- monthly project review meetings that involve
Success at meeting bimonthly io jointly review upcoming
Creates awareness of potential issues
WR&C, Cam.
City of Petaluma,
WR &C Program Leader, Planning Tech., Building & PW
projects
and pollutants associated with City
Dev. Dept.
Community Dev. Dept.
X
Inspectors, Fire Safety Inspector, Parks & F <ec Supervisor,
and Pretreatment Inspector
projects
Personnel, Fire
Marshall, Parks &
Planners, inspectors, Parks
& Rec, US Filter
Rec Super.
Erosion Control
Already Implemented - The City has presented erosion
Documentation of training implemented
Proper Erosion Control Practices
Contractors and
Program Leader, City Public
Training for the
control training seminars to contractors and developers.
Developers
Works Department
Development
X
Personnel
Community
Receipt and
Establish a citizen call -in telephone line to the Public Works
Document number of citizen calls and the results of
Sediment, Construction Debris
All Citizens
City Public Works
Consideration of
Department which citizens can use to notes the Department
department follow -up
Department
Information
of construction sites with poor housekeeping practices which
Submitted by the
Public
X
could impact runoff to storm drains. Advertise the phone
number in utility bills and other avenues of public education
and outreach.
CEOA Checklist
Formally adopt a revised CEOA checklist that includes
Was CEOA checklist supplemented with additional questions
Potential significant hydrologic and
Developers and
Community Dev. Dept.
Update
increased evaluation ofstorm water impacts from both
regarding potential storm water impacts
water quality impacts and mitigation
Engineers
Planners, City Council
X —
— 4
flooding and water quality perspectives
measures from projects subject to
CEQA review.
Note: All items in normal font represent existing activities or best management practices; items in italics represent additional tasks or recommended BMPs.
Abbreviations:
FY = fiscal year
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Table 1. City of Petaluma
Storm Water Management Plan
At A Glance
Minimum Control Measure
Activity/Best
Implementation Date
Implementation Plan •
Quantifiable Target/ Evaluation Toni" -
Message(s)/Pollutants Addressed
Target
Implementer(s)
•
Management
Audience(s)
Practices
-
N
O
Pf
O
O
O
h
O
V
r
O
Post - Construction Storm Water
Management in New Development and
Redevelopment
Creek Setback
Requirement
X
Already Implemented - The City adheres to creek setbacks
established by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA);
typically 30 -feet from the top ofbank
Increase setback requirement to 50 or 100feet
Reduce migration pathways for
sediment, nutrients, and pathogen
into creeks.
Developers and
Engineers
City of Petaluma,
Community Development
Departments
Standard Urban
Develop ordinance to establish legal authority
Develop SUSMP program by end of permit term
Minimize pollutants; limit peak
Developers,
City Council, Public Works,
Storm Water
Management
X
storm water flows; conserve natural
areas / Nutrients, Sediment
Permittees
Planning & Building Depts.,
City Engineer
Program (SUSMP)
Review existing documents (General Plan, ordinances,
X
codes, review process, design guidelines)
Update documents, guidelines, design standards for
X
conformance with SUSA9' regulations
Provide training to staff
X
--
- - - - - -- - -
Provide training/ workshops for development community
X
X
Implement measures on City projects
•
BMP Inspections
Incorporate post - construction controls into annual drop inlet
Number ofpost - construction drop inlets cleaned
Debris in streets, including leaves,
General Public,
Program Leader, WR&C
and Maintenance
X
inspection/cleaning
trash, and loose soils
Developers
Dept. maintenance
Pollution Prevention/ Good Housekeeping
Street Cleaning
Already implemented - Performed by EWMI one day, every
Measure and document volume of debris in cubic yards,
Debris reduction, including leaves,
General Public
City of Petaluma - WR &C /
for Municipal Operations
othe5 week in residential areas; one day /week commercial
provide street sweeping map and schedule
trash, and loose soils
EWMI
areas. Debris is hauled to City Corporation Yard then
X
transported to local businesses to be used as compost.
Increase sweeping activity to weekly in residential areas
Have EWM provide map of schedule of sweeping for City
Debris reduction, including leaves,
General Public
City of Petaluma - WR &C /
X
trash, and loose soils
EWMI
Storm Drain System
Annual cleaning of drop inlets. CoP plans to purchase a
Number of drop inlets cleaned per year, recorded on daily
Debris reduction, including leaves,
Water Resources
City of Petaluma - Water
Cleaning
Vactor, and anticipates cleaning all storm water drop inlets
log
trash, and loose soils
& Conservation
Resources & Conservation
X
at least annually.
Dept.
Dept.
Identtfy DIs that need cleaning more frequently during the
Number of drop inlets cleaned per year, recorded on daily
Debris reduction, including leaves,
Water Resources
City of Petaluma - Water
rainy season; schedule far cleaning 3X during the heaviest
log
trash, and loose soils
& Conservation
Resources & Conservation — --
X
rainfall months
Dept.
Dept.
Identify DIs that need cleaning mare frequently due to trash
Number of drop inlets identified as problem areas requiring
Debris reduction, including leaves,
Water Resources
City of Petaluma - Water
X
collection, illegal dumping, or other activities that inhibit
water movement
more frequent cleaning, number cleaned peryear
trash, and loose soils
& Conservation
Dept.
Resources & Conservation - - --
Dept.
Implement vehicle maintenance BMPs at Corporation & Bus
BA implemented and recorded
Hazardous materials management
Water Resources
City of Petaluma - Water
Yard and fuels island
& Conservation
Resources & Conservation
X
Dept.
Dept.
•
Note: All items in normal font represent existing activities or best management
practices; items in italics represent additional tasks or
recommended BMPs.
Abbreviations:
FY = fiscal year
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Table I. City of Petaluma
Storm Water Management Plan
At A Glance
Minimum Control Measure
Activity/Best
Management
Practices
Implementation Date
Implementation Plan "
Quantifiable Target/ Evaluation Tool " - -
Message(s)/Pollutants Addressed
Target
Audience(s)
Implementer(s)
0
0
0
Pollution Prevention/ Good Housekeeping
for Municipal Operations (Can't.)
River or Creek
Maintenance
Already implemented - Annual channel maintenance
activities specific to type of channel (vegetated or concrete-
Frequency of maintenance / Number of complaints
Trash Pickup/Removal,
Weeds/Brush Removal, Debris
N/A
Sonoma County Water
Agency
Projects
X
lined) is performed on a limited basis by SCWA
clearing
Already Implemented - City is working with the SCWA to
Completion of the Creek Jurisdiction Map by the City and
Awareness and formalization of
City maintenance
City of Petaluma - Water
develop a Creek Jurisdiction Map that will assist in
the SCWA
maintenance and inspection
workers and
Resources & Conservation,
accurately portraying maintenance and inspection
responsibilities along City Creeks;
SCWA
SCWA
X
responsibilities for each entity within the City limits
Will eventually have an impact on
maintenance
sediment, nutrients, and pathogens
staff/crews
as BMPs are implemented
Upon completion of the ESA Section 7 consultation with Fish
Feet of creek and channel maintained
Brush, trash and debris / Illicit
N/A
Sonoma County Water
& Game, specific O&Mpractices will be implemented for
discharge detection, enhanced fish
Agency, CA Dept, of Fish &
X
creek and channel maintenance
habitat
Game, City of Petaluma
Spill Response and
Already Implemented - If a spill occurs, response is
Number of spills per year the PFD responds to and prevents
Any Spilled Substance - Non
N/A
Petaluma PD, Cop WR &C,
Prevention
coordinated and Petaluma Fire Department called. The FD
entering the storm drain
Hazardous or Hazardous
County of Sonoma Dept. of
has a trained and equipped Hazardous Materials Response
Emergency Services
Team. City facilities that store/generate hazardous materials
are required to develop spill prevention and hazardous
X
materials management plans. PFD conducts hazardous
materials inspections of city facilities and businesses.
Investigate and obtain appropriate storm water pollution
Quarterly updates, videos, or presentations
Pollution prevention, storm water
City of Petaluma.-
Program Leader & WR &C
prevention trainingfor all maintenance, utility employees
pollution education
Department
Supervisors
X
WR&C
employees
Erosion Control
Already Implemented - Erosion Control Training for city
Certificates of Training Received, documentation of training
Proper Erosion Control Practices
City Inspectors
Program Leader, City Public
personnel - Water department and public works inspectors
implemented
Works Department
X
have had erosion control and Phase 11 requirement training.
Personnel
City Employee
Lookfor opportunities to train city employeesfrom all
Bi- annual training or distribution of educational materials
Pollution prevention, stone water
City of Petaluma
Program Leader & City
Training
departments, tag onto department meetings or other division
for city employees -use pay checks as means ofdistribution
pollution education
General
Department Heads
X
meetings to present storm water P2 info
Employees
Weekly
Housekeeping/
Safety Meetings
X
Maintenance crews attend regularly held staff meetings,
incorporate storm water and pollution prevention training
Track attendance ofWR & C staffai meetings
Creates awareness of potential storm
water issues and pollutants
Department
WR&C
employees
Program Leader & WR &C
Supervisors, employees
—►
Quarterly S WMP
O_ uarterly meetings for the Program Leader and upper level
Document frequency of meetings held and tasks
Facilitates communication between
Program Leader
Program Leader
Meetings
staff who are involved in the implementation and record
accomplished from the meetings.
departments and feedback from
and Upper Level
keeping for the SWMP. These meetings would provide a
various departments to the Program
Staff (as needed)
forum to document and discuss progress of BAIP
Leader
X
implementation and jar the Program Leader to obtain
feedback from other city staff.
Note: All items in normal font represent existing activities or best management practices; items in italics represent additional tasks or recommended BMPs.
Abbreviations:
FY = fiscal year
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Table 1. City of Petaluma
Storm Water Management Plan
At A Glance
Minimum Control Measure
ActivityBest
Implementation Date
Implementation Plan "
Quantifiable Target( Evaluation Tool '
Message(s)/Pollutants Addressed
'target
Implementer(s)
Management
Audience(s)
Practices
0
0
o
c
o
N
O
MI
O
Q
O
h
O
b
O
r
Pollution Prevention/ Good Housekeeping
Fuel Filter
Determine adequate Fossil Fuel filter maintenance to be
Determine iffossil fuel filters are appropriate or if they
Hazardous materials management
Department
Program Leader & WR &C
for Municipal Operations (Con't.)
Maintenance
performed by new storm drain maintenance crew (several
simply require planned maintenance in order to function. If
WR&C
maintenance employees
X
are in place which cause problems due to lack of regular
maintenance)
regular maintenance is the decision, implement practice.
employees
Water Line Break,
Already Implemented - WR &C eliminates all turbid
Vacuum system used on 100% of water leaks
Pollution prevention, storm water
Department
Program Leader & WR &C
Sediment Control
discharges from water line breaks, vacuum system prevents
sediment reduction
WR&C maint.
maintenance employees
X
sediment to storm drain
employees.
Review NPDES
Review current state general NPDES permit for Industrial
Document results of review and any changed practices for
Storm water pollutant reduction
Corporation
Cop - WR&C, Parks & Rec,
Industrial Permits
sites, f necessary, implement procedures to meet permit
vehicle maintenance sites, marina, airport, and landfill.
Yard/City
and Com. Dev. Depts.
X
requirements
Employees
Vehicle Washing
Already Implemented - Non - emergency fleet vehicles are
Document that city vehicles are washed at a commercial
Petroleum hydrocarbons
City Employees
Program Leader
taken to a local commercial car washing facility where wash
facility with a wash water filtering system.
X
water is filtered prior to discharge.
Vehicle Washing
In cooperation with Program Leader, investigate feasibility
Determine iffossil fuel filters are appropriate or if they
Hazardous materials management,
Fire Department
Program Leader & Fire
of retrofitting fire station catch basins/ storm drains with
simply require planned maintenance in order to function. If
petroleum hydrocarbons
Employees
Department Employees
X
Fossil Filters or other method of storm Hater protection.
regular maintenance is the decision, implement practice.
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City Park
Already Implemented - City Parks personnel are familiar
Number of city employees trained in IPM,- Program Manager
Herbicides, pesticides, and nutrient
Cop Program
Cop - WR &C, Parks & Rec
Landscaping and
with IPM practices and Dept. has state - certified IPM
to review if optimum turf and landscaping BAIPs selected;
runoff
Leader/ Parks and
Depts.
Lawn Care
operators. Program Leader to assist Park's Supervisor to
Send contractor to IPM class with City of SR or UC
Recreation Dept.
X
ensure contractors for Landscape Assessment Districts are
following proper procedures
extension service.
Note: All items in normal font represent existing activities or best management practices; items in italics represent additional tasks or recommended BMPs.
Abbreviations:
FY = fiscal year
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Public Education and Outreach
Partnerships with other
MS4s
Act as a lead for Phase 1I MSds in Sonoma County to develop a strong
partnership between MSds and other agencies (school districts)
Number of Phase 2 entities working together to present a common
message, such as "Only Rain Down the Storm Drain"
Program Leader
Data Tracking; Meeting Facilities
effected by storm water regulations
Classroom Education on
Storm Water
City to work with SCWA to augment their Water Ed Program in
Petaluma Schools to add a storm water element to the existing
Number of students receiving curriculum
Program Leader
Existing curriculum supplied by the SC W A;
Data Tracking
curriculum
Partnerships with Sonoma
Co. Office of Education/
CSU- S /SRJC
Work with Phase 11 communities to develop a consistent, county-wide
storm water education slogan jor students throughout the county, such
as "Only Rain Down the Storm Drain"
Number ol"Phase 2 entities working together to present a common
message
Program Leader
Data Tracking
Develop educational
materials for Petaluma
As o result of the partnership, develop associated materials for
distribution (preferably not brochures, but a useful school tool, such
Number of storm water education rulers, pencils, or whatever tool
teachers identify as most needed
Program Leader
Educational Materials; Data Tracking
students
as erasers or rulers)
Education / Outreach for
Commercial Activities
Already Implemented - US Filter conducts pre - treatment inspections
of industrial users in Petaluma, which includes the distribution of
Document the number of industrial users (iUs) that were inspected
and required use of the new checklist. / Number ofstorm water
Program Leader
Data Tracking
storm water educational materials. Meet with Martin St. George in
order to add a storm water checklist to existing pretreatment
educational materials distributed
inspections and to coordinate documentation ofstorm water materials
distributed.
Meet with Sonoma Co. DES to work to increase participation by
businesses in Petaluma in the Sonoma Green Business Program
Increase in the number of businesses participating / Number of
educational materials distributed to business owners /operaiors
Program Leader
Data Tracking
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Meet w/ Petaluma Fire Department, obtain list ofpermiis, conduct
tabletop review of permitted facilities with storm water pollution
Document number of businesses that have the potential to discharge to
storm drain
Program Leader
Data Tracking
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prevention (P2) potential
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Meet with the Petaluma Fire Department and discuss the possibility of
adding the storm water checklist developed for the pretreatment
Number of businesses that have the potential to discharge to storm
drain
Program Leader
Data Tracking
- -
inspectors to theirfire prevention inspections
In -house development of educational materials for Marina, Turning
Basin and Airport Operations & Aircraft Maintenance that list BMPs
Brochures developed
Program Leader; Graphics Person
Brochures
= .-
Distribution ofBMP educational brochures for Marina, Turning
Basin and Airport Operations
Type and number of brochures distributed
Program Leader to coordinate
Brochures; Data Tracking
Distribute educmiono/ moierio/s to businesses with license renewals
Number ofbrochures distributed (provide in bundles of20for ease of
Planning and Building Staff
Brochures; Data Tracking
counting by staff)
Note: All items in normal font represent existing activities or best management practices, items in italics represent additional tasks or recommended BMPs.
Abbreviations.
FY = fiscal year
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Resource Needs
Public Education and Outreach (con't.)
Educational Displays and
Pamphlets
City staff to provide materials for static library displays jar Earth Day
& P2 Week
Number of brochures and other materials handed out
Program Leader
Storm Water Related Materials; Data Tracking
Pet Waste Management
Pet waste signs & bags placed in dog pork & run areas, small, brief
placard discussing nutrient pollution
Number of bags placed per year
Program Leader Coordinates with Parks &
Recreation Dept. Staff
Data Tracking
Proper Disposal of
Household Hazardous
Already Implemented - Distribution of County recycling guide in
phone book / Facility at Landfill / Web -site / Ecodesk hotline /
Program to continue. Use SCWMA statistics for Petaluma / Work
with Empire Waste Management (EWA4) to place HHW info in
Program Leader - obtains quarterly updates.
Data Tracking
Waste
Builder's guide / Distribute "A Healthy Environment Begins at Home"
garbage bills
at Earth Day displays
Tailoring Outreach
Programs to Spanish
Contact Bilingual Coordinator (Div. Of Curriculum &.Instruction) in
Petaluma School District, work to modify existing bi- lingual
Number of brochures /posters distributed
Program Leader, Graphics Person
Educational Materials; Data Tracking
Speaking Population and
educational posters and brochures
Children
Trash Management
Already implemented - Empire W MI distributes brochures to
customers when new services become available / Web -site
Program to continue. Program Leader to work with Empire WMl to
track amounis collected within City
Program Leader to Coordinate with WMI
Data Tracking
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Water Conservation
Practices
Already Implemented - Water Conservation Public Information
Program includes bill stuffers, rebate offers, irrigation repair
Number of utility inserts
Program Leader to Coordinate with Water
Conservation Coordinator
Educational Materials; Data Tracking
incentives, and handout information regarding water conservation.
The City also has a web site that presents water conservation
information.
Already Implemented - Water Waste Prohibition ordinance in City.
As a member of CUWCC, many water conservation BMPs are already
Meet requirements of Memorandum of Understanding of the
California Urban Water Conservation Council (CUWCC)
Program Leader to Coordinate with Water
Conservation Coordinator
BMP Implementation; Data Tracking
implemented
I
Already Implemented - Water - Efficient Landscape Ordinance
Compliance with Ordinance
N/A
N/A
Note: All items in normal font represent existing activities or best management practices; Items in italics represent additional tasks or recommended BMPs.
Abbreviations:
FY = fiscal year
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Resource Needs
Public Involvement/ Participation
River Cleanup
Already implemented - Annual River Clean-up annually in the spring /
Program Leader to consider advertising in utility billing
Document amount of trash collected
City personnel to deliver tools and to haul off
collected refuse; Program Leader
Tools; Data Tracking
Storm Drain Stenciling
Already Implemented - Storm drain stenciling - WR&C coordinates,
Program Leader to consider more active implementation
Document number groups approached, number ofstorm drains
stenciled
WR&C personnel; Program Leader
Stencils; Data Tracking
Petaluma River
Watershed Council
Southern Sonoma Resource Conservation District (SSRCD) has
coordinated the Petaluma Watershed Council/ Program Leader to
Goals prioritized and implemented
Program Leader
Data Tracking
support by attending meetings and coordinating city efforts with goals
Coastal Clean-up Day
Work with the school districts to encourage students to participate in
Coastal Clean -up Day, third Saturday in September (City can assist
by providing latex gloves and placing dumpsters at main collection
Number ofstudenis participating, pounds /volume ofdebris collected.
Each school can "adopt "a different section of creek or river, city
could offer "rewards "for most trash collected
Program Leader to coordinate with school
districts
Supplies for the day; Rewards; Data Tracking
sites)
Water Quality
Assessment
Investigate water quality monitoring by public or school group to
track water quality improvements in the city's creeks
Development of sample schedule of constituents that the public could
accurately assess
Program Leader
Research
Stakeholder Meetings
Public Meeting #1 -An overview of the Phase 11 NPDES program was
presented at the City Council meeting on January 27, 1003. The
Number of citizens ateending/ Develop storm water mailing list to
notes for next meeting
N/A
N/A
public was invited to attend and comment on the overview of the
-
requirements of the Phase 11 program.
-
Public Meeting # 2 - During the City Council meeting on February
24, 2003, the final draft of the Storm Water Management Plan will be
Document number of comments and number of citizens attending/
develop storm water mailing list
N/A
N/A
presented for comment.
Annual Staff Reports in October to City Council regarding the status
of the SWMP and program progress
Summarize objectives met, changes implemented, goals abandoned
and reasons why. Provides the public an opportunity to comment an
Program Leader
Data Tracking
the direction of the program
Citizen's SWMP Group
Create a citizen's group comprised of representatives of residential,
commercial, industrial, development, and environmental interests.
_ Number of participants
Program Leader
Staff Time
Storm Water Call -in Line
Establish a citizen call -in telephone line to the Public Works
Department which citizens can use to notes the Department ofstorm
water pollution concerns. Advertise the phone number in utility bills
Document number of citizen calls and the results of department follow-
up
Program Leader/ City Inspectors
Staff Time
and other avenues of public education and outreach. [Note that a call -
in line is established under the MCMfor Construction Site Runoff
Control.]
Evaluation of Overall
Program Goals of Water
Quality Protection
Coordination between City and other Phase 11 MSas in the watershed
to develop one or more methods of performing a "baseline
characterization" of surface water quality to evaluate the impact of
Number of participants; Improvement in results of inspections and
analysis.
Program Leader, City employee to coordinate
volunteers
Educational Materials, Sampling kits and
supplies, Data Tracking
the City's SWMP on water quality. May involve conducting visual
inspections for debris along creekbanks, or field testing for turbidity,
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etc.
Note: All items in normal font represent existing activities or best management practices; items in italics represent additional tasks or recommended BMPs.
Abbreviations:
FY = fiscal year
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Resource Needs
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Storm Drain Map
Already Implemented - Existing storm drain map in Auto Cad
Auto Cad enables map modification to be performed more easily
NIA
N/A
Storm Drain Map
Revisions
Using storm drain maintenance personnel, record all drain inlets and
ou Jalls and corresponding receiving water bodies on the storm drain
Number of drain inlets (Dix) and ourfalls identified and number of
map pages updated
WR &C personnel; Program Leader
Data Tracking
map
Hazardous Materials
inspection Program
Already implemented - The Petaluma Fire Department regularly
inspects sites storing or generating hazardous materials in the City.
Brochures explaining spill prevention requirements are distributed, as
Number ofpermitted sites in database from Petaluma, PFD has
extensive list of permits available giving reason to believe many
inspections are conducted
Program Leader Works With Petaluma Fire
Department
Data Tracking
necessary.
Illegal Dumping Control
Restaurant inspections performed Sonoma Co. Environmental Health
(SCEH) - work with EH to distribute existing English and Spanish P2
Document number of brochures SCEH distributes in Petaluma,
Sonoma Co. DES to distribute brochures to auto industries
Program Leader to work with SCEH
Storm water materials; Data Tracking
brochures at restaurants
Develop and adopt a storm water pollution prevention ordinance and
enforcement procedures prohibiting and enforcing non -storm water
Ordinance developed and adopted
City Engineer, Program Leader, City Council
N/A
discharges.
Using the new storm water maintenance crew, identify areas that
appear to receive illegally dumped materials
Number and identification of high risk areas
WR&C personnel; Program Leader
Data Tracking
Coordinate with the Petaluma Fire Department add storm water
component to their business inspections.
Success in working with PFD to add a storm water component to their
inspections, number of businesses inspected that required exterior
Program Leader
Data Tracking
inspections
Distribute existing educational materials to businesses or residents in
areas identified sites for illegal dumping
Number of educational materials distributed
Program Leader
Educational Materials; Data Tracking
Identifying Illicit
Discharges
Already Implemented - Inspections Along SCWA - Maintained
Waterways Include Identifying Illicit Discharges
Number oflnspections Performed by the SCWA or Other Responsible
Agencies
Program Leader Works with SCWA
Data Tracking
inspect all drain inlets (D1s) and prioritize problem areas for
increased maintenance
Count Dis, document number of priority Dis that required increased
maintenance
Utility Service Workers; Program Leader
Data Tracking
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Using sewer division cameras, investigate problem storm sewers for
illicit connections
Document number offeet of storm drains 7V'd and illicit connections
identified
WR &C personnel; Program Leader
Sewer Video Camera; Data Tracking
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Using BA&WAA Surface Cleaning materials, distribute information to
businesses hiring cleaning operators: parking lots, gas stations or
Document number of surface cleaners contacted, ijproblems continue,
amend ordinance w/ enforcement response
Program Leader
BASMAA Materials; Business List; Data
Tracking
restaurant equipment or hood filters
Already Implemented - SCWA has a county-widc complaint hotline
for illicit discharges
Number of calls from Petaluma
Program Leader coordinates with SCWA
Data Tracking
Note: All items in normal font represent existing activities or best management practices; items in italics represent additional tasks or recommended BMPs.
Abbreviations:
FY = fiscal year
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Construction Site Storm Water Runoff
Erosion Control
Revise and update Grading Ordinance requiring updated Erasion
Date ordinance updated and major elements addressed
City Engineer, Program Leader,
Staff Time
Control
Ordinances
Control Plans, use ofBA-fs, development ofa system of distributing
City Council
education materials to contractors and checking BMP implementation
Implement 'Start at the Source" Bay Area Storm water Management
Were standards developed using existing Bay Area developed
City Engineer, Program Leader,
Staff Time
Agencies (BASAIAA) reference for design standards
documents (projects >1 acre)
City Council
General Plan amendments to incorporate increased water quality
Was General Plan amended with additional questions regarding
Program Leader, General Plan Administration
Staff Time
protection, wait until Phase I permittees implement in order to
potential storm water impacts
Staff; City Council
maintain consistency county-wide
BMP Inspections
Partially implemented - Expand on existing system - Add storm water
Inventory of inspection and maintenance activities and number of
Building and Public Works Inspectors;
Brochures, Inspection Record Cards; Data
component to construction site inspections by Building and Public
pamphlets handed out; improvement in sites warrantingfollow up
Program Leader
Tracking
works inspectors; include documentation.
inspections; number ofstop work orders issued
Participate in joint training opporrunities for City of Petaluma and
Whether or not training of City inspectors was conducted.
Building and Public Works Inspectors
Training; Data Tracking
Phase I & 2 M34 building and public works inspectors
Building Public Works
Already implemented - Official review of Erosion Control Plans.
Number of erosion control plan submittals
Community Development Staff (Curt Bates
Data Tracking
Inspections
Ensure all projects over I acre have erosion control plan prior to
currently reviews plans); Program Leader
construction.
Already implemented - Revocable License Program - Developers with
Protection of Water Quality Near Construction Activities
N/A
N/A
activities within right -of -way must obtain license, subjecting plans to
agency review for construction BMPs
Already Implemented - If construction falls within SCWA right -of-
Number of Reviews Conducted
Program Leader Coordinates with SCWA
Data tracking
way and within an outfall, a drainage review is performed by the
SCWA
Implement bi- monthly project review meetings that involve WR &C
Success at meeting bimonthly to jointly review upcoming projects
Program Leader to coordinate meetings
Data Tracking of Attendance
Program Leader, Planning Tech., Building & PW Inspectors, Fire
Safery Inspector, Parks & Rec Supervisor, and Pretreatment Inspector
Erosion Control Training
Already Implemented - The City has presented erosion control training
Documentation of training implemented
Public Works Staff (Curt Bates has
Training; Data Tracking
for the Development
seminars to contractors and developers.
coordinated and provided this training in past
Community
years.); Program Leader
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Receipt and
Establish a citizen call -in telephone line to the Public Works
Document number of citizen calls and the results ofdeparimentfollaw-
Public Works Staff
Dedicated telephone line
Consideration of
Department which citizens can use to notes the Department of
up
_
Information Submitted by
construction sites with poor housekeeping practices which could
the Public
impact runoff io storm drains. Advertise the phone number in utility
bills and other avenues of public education and outreach.
CEOA Checklist Update
Formally adopt a revised CEOA checklist that includes increased
Was CEOA checklist supplemented with additional questions
Program Leader; Community Development
Staff Time
•
evaluation of storm water impacts from both flooding and water
quality perspectives
regarding potential storm water impacts
Dept. Staff; City Council
Note: All items in normal font represent existing activities
or best management practices; Items in italics
represent additional tasks
or recommended BMPs.
Abbreviations:
FY = fiscal year
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Personnel Needs
Resource Needs
Post- Construction Storm Water
Management in New Development and
Redevelopment
Creek Setback
Requirement
Already Implemented - The City adheres to creek setbacks established
by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA); typically 30 -feet from
the top of bank
Increase setback requirement to 30 or 100 feet
Program Leader, Community Development
Dept. Staff City Council
Staff Time
Standard Urban Storm
Water Management
Program (SUSMP)
Develop ordinance to establish legal authority
Develop SUSMP program by end of permit term
City Engineer, Program Leader, Planting &
Building Dept., Public Works Staff,
City Council
Staff Time
Review existing documents (General Plan, ordinances, codes, review
process, design guidelines)
Update documents, guidelines, design standards for conformance with
SUSMP regulations
Provide training to staff
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Provide training /workshopsfor development community
Implement measures on City projects
BMP Inspections and
Maintenance
Incorporate post - construction controls into annual drop inlet
inspection/cleaning
Number ojpost- construction drop inlets cleaned
Landscape Assessment District; Program
Leader
Labor; Data Tracking
Pollution Prevention/ Good Housekeeping
for Municipal Operations
Street Cleaning
Already implemented - Performed by EWMI one day, every other
week in residential areas; one day /week areas. Debris is
hauled to City Corporation Yard then transported to local businesses
Measure and document volume ofdebris in cubic yards, provide street
sweeping map and schedule
Public Facilities & Services Staff, Program
Leader
Data Tracking
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to be used as compost.
Increase sweeping activity to- weekly in -residential areas
Have EWMI provide map ofschedule ofsweepingforCiry
Program Leader; EWMI
Data Tracking
Storm Drain System
Cleaning
Annual cleaning ojdrop inlets. CoP plans to purchase a Vactor, and
anticipates cleaning all storm water drop inlets of least annually.
Number ojdrop inlets cleaned per year, recorded on daily log
Utility Service Workers; Program Leader
Vector Truck; Data Tracking
Identify DIs that need cleaning more frequently during the rainy
season; schedule for cleaning 3X during the heaviest rainfall months
Number ojdrop inlets cleaned per year, recorded on daily log
Utility Service Workers; Program Leader
Vactor Truck; Data Tracking
Identffy DIs that need cleaning more frequently due to trash
collection, illegal dumping, or other activities that inhibit water
Number ojdrop inlets identified as problem areas requiring more
frequent cleaning, number cleaned peryear
Utility Service Workers; Program Leader
Vactor Truck; Data Tracking
movement
Implement vehicle maintenance BMPs at Corporation &• Bus Yard
and fuels island -
BIvIPs implemented and recorded
Public Facilities & Services Staff, Program
Leader
Data Tracking
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Management Practices
Pollution Prevention/ Good Housekeeping
River or Creek
Already implemented - Annual channel maintenance activities specific
Frequency of maintenance / Number of complaints
Program Leader to Coordinate with SCWA
Data Tracking
for Municipal Operations (can't.)
Maintenance Projects
to type of channel (vegetated or concrete - lined) is performed on a
limited basis by SCWA
Already Implemented -City is working with the SCWA to develop a
Completion of the Creek Jurisdiction Map by the City and the SCWA
Program Leader, General Plan Administration
GIS/Mapping Resources
Creek Jurisdiction Map that will assist in accurately portraying
Personnel, SCWA
maintenance and inspection responsibilities for each entity within the
City limits
Upon completion of the ESA Section 7 consulmtion with Fish &
Feet of creek and channel maintained
WR &C personnel; Program Leader
Data Tracking
Game, specific O &Mpractices will be implemeniedfor creek and
channel maintenance
Spill Response and
Already Implemented - If a spill occurs, response is coordinated and
Number of spills per year the PFD responds to and prevents entering
Program Leader to Coordinate with PFD
D_ ata Tracking
Prevention
Petaluma Fire Department called. The FD has a trained and equipped
the storm drain
Hazardous Materials Response Team. City facilities that
store /generate hazardous materials are required to develop spill
prevention and hazardous materials management plans. PFD conducts
hazardous materials inspections of city facilities and businesses.
Investigate and obtain appropriate storm water pollution prevention
Ouarierly updates, videos, or presentations
WR &C personnel; Program Leader
Data Tracking
training for all maintenance, utility employees
Erosion Control
Already Implemented - Erosion Control Training for city personnel -
Certificates of Training Received, documentation of training
Program Leader, City Public Works
Data Tracking
Water department and public works inspectors have had erosion
implemented
Department
control and Phase II requirement training.
City Employee Training
Lookfor opportunities to train city employees from all departments,
Bi- annual training or distribution of educational materials for city
Program Leader to Coordinate
Educational Materials; Data Tracking
tag onto department meetings or other division meetings to present
employees - use pay checks as means of distribution
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storm water P2 info
Weekly Housekeeping/
Maintenance crews attend regularly held staff meetings, incorporate
Track attendance of WR & C staff at meetings
WR &C personnel; Program Leader
Data Tracking
Safety Meetings
storm water antipollution prevention training
Quarterly S WMP
Quarterly meetings for the Program Leader and upper level staff who
Document frequency of meetings held and evaluate their effectiveness.
Program Leader, upper level City staff
Staff Time
Meetings
are involved in the implementation and record keepingfor the SWA1P.
involved in the implementation and record
These meetings would provide a forum to document and discuss
keeping for the S WMP.
progress of BAP implementation and for the Program Leader to
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obtain feedback from other city staff.
Note: All items in normal font represent existing activities or best management practices; items in italics represent additional tasks or recommended BMPs.
Abbreviabons:
FY = fiscal year
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Pollution Prevention/ Good Housekeeping
Fuel Filter Maintenance
Determine adequate Fossil Fuel filter maintenance to be performed by
Determine iif fossil fuel filters are appropriate or if they simply require
Program Leader; James Lopez; Utility Service
Fossil Filters, Data Tracking
for Municipal Operations (con't.)
new storm drain maintenance crew (several are in place which cause
planned maintenance in order to junction. If regular maintenance is
- Workers
problems due to lack of regular maintenance
the decision, implement practice
Water Line Break,
Already Implemented - WR &C eliminates all turbid discharges from
Vacuum system used on 100% of water leaks
WR &C personnel; Program Leader
Data Tracking
Sediment Control
water line breaks, vacuum system prevents sediment to storm drain
Review NPDES
Review current state general NPDES permit for Industrial sites, if
Did review change practices for vehicle maintenance sites, marina,
Program Leader; WR &C Personnel
Review, Data Tracking
Industrial Permits
necessary, implement procedures to meet permit requirements
airport, and landfill?
Vehicle Washing
Already Implemented - Non - emergency fleet vehicles are taken to a
Document that ciry vehicles are Noshed of o commercial facility with
Program Leader, Facilities and Maintenance
Data Tracking
local commercial car washing facility where wash water is filtered
a wash water filtering system.
prior to discharge.
Vehicle Washing
In cooperation with Program Leader, investigate feasibility of
Determine iffossil fuel filters are appropriate or ijthey simply require
Program Leader, Fire Marshall
Research, Potential: Storm Drain protection
retrofitting fire station catch basinsl storm drains with Fossil Filters
planned maintenance in order io junction. If regular maintenance is
mechanisms or equipment
or other method of storm water protection
the decision, implement practice.
City Park Landscaping
Already Implemented - City Parks personnel are familiar with IPM
Number of ciry employees trained in IPM,' Program Manager to
Program Leader; Parks & Recreation Staff
Training, Data Tracking
and Lawn Care
practices and Dept. has state - certified IPM operators. Program
review if optimum turf and landscaping BMPs selected, Send
Leader to assist Park's Supervisor to ensure contractors far
contractor to IPM class with City of SR or UC extension service.
Landscape Assessment Districts are following proper procedures
Note: All items in normal font represent existing activities or best management practices, items in italics represent additional tasks or recommended BMPs.
Abbreviations:
FY = fiscal year
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