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• - CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
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agenda Title: Meeting Date:
Adopt Resolution in support of the submission of a-Department of April.2, 2001 •
Water Resources - Urban Streams Restoration Grant by the Trust
for Public Lands on behalf of the City of Petaluma, for the purpose
of purchasing the Grange Property, located on Industrial Avenue, .' •
north of Corona Road, in compliance with the adopted River
Access and Enhancement Plan, said property being substantially
affected by FloodWay designation and zoning.
Department: Director: Contact Pers `Phone Number:
General Plan Pamela Tuft, lc
Administration Pamela Taft, (707) 778-4345
Cost of Proposal: Future matching: $99,209 (if funded in 200 Account Number:
or 2002-03 budgets for River Access and Enhancement Plan Not applicable at this-time
implementation) or Proposition 12 or 13 grant funds obtained. Name of Fund:
Amount Budgeted: None at this time •
Attachments to Agenda Packet Item:
Resolution of Support for Urban Streams Restoration Grant application
Background memo, dated February 5, 2001, on parallel Proposition 13 grant submitted by TPL with
grant application excerpt
Summary Statement:
City Council is requested to adopt a Resolution in support of grant application to State Water Resources
Department — Urban Streams Restoration Program for the purchase of the Grange Property. The 3.3 acre
Grange Property is located on the west side of Industrial Avenue, north of Corona Road (see attached
exhibit). The grant application is being filed in partnership with the-Petaluma Watershed Partnership.
Council Priority: THIS AGENDA ITEM IS CONSIDERED.To BE PART OF, OR NECESSARY To, ONE OR
MORE OF THE 1999-2000 PRIORITIES ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 30, 1999 •
AND MARCH 18, 2000.
Priority(s): Implementation ofRiver Access and Enhancement Plan •
Recommended City Council Action/Suggested Motion:
Adopt Resolution in support of the submission of a Department of Water Resources - Urban Streams
Restoration Grant by the Trust for Public Lands on behalf of the City of Petaluma, for the purpose of •
purchasing the Grange Property
• Reviewed by Finance Director: Review. . .iL Attorne -:. Approved by City Manager:
Date: JjP: Date:
Today's D e: Revision # and Date Revised: Fie Code:
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5 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN URBAN STREAMS,RESTORATION
6 GRANT FOR THE.PURCHASE.OF THE GRANGE PROPERTY,
7 INDUSTRIAL AVENUE,PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
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12 Resolution endorsing application for an Urban Streams Restoration Grant and determining appropriate
13 environmental impact document, conditionally accepting grant if offered, and designating contract
14 manager and fiscal agent.
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16 WHEREAS, the California Department' of Water Resources, Division of Local Assistance, Urban
17 Streams Restoration Program has announced the availability of funds for grants; and
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19 WHEREAS, said grants are intended to help solve flooding and erosion problems in a way that
• provides environmental enhancement;and
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22 WHEREAS, the Petaluma Watershed Foundation has proposed to cosponsor d grant application with
23 the City of Petaluma; and
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25 WHEREAS, we have concluded the project proposed for funding with the grant funds would be
26 environmentally beneficial and categorically exempt from ,requirements for environmental
27 , documentation preparation under one or all of the following exemptions: Class 7, 13 and 16.
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29 WHEREAS, we consider the prospects,of receiving such a grant to be reasonably likely.
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31 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, we the City Council, of the City of Petaluma, approve
32 l I the joint application with Petaluma Watershed, Foundation for an Urban Streams Restoration Program
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1 If offered such a grant, we authorize the City Manager to accept the grant and sign any contract for •
2 administration of the grant funds, Pamela Tuft, AICP; and Jim Can to develop a work plan for the
3 project, and William Thomas to submit invoices to the Department.of Water Resources.for activities
4 carried out under the work plan for the grant contract.
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City.Manager's Office/General Plan Administration, 11 English Street,Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4345 Fax(707)778-4419 E-mail:generalplafl ,cLpetaluma.ca.us
DATE: 5 February 2001
TO: Frederick C. Sto_uder, City Manager
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FROM: Pamela A Tuft, AICP, Director of General..P1anAdministratio
SUBJECT: Land Acquisition Grant:— State Water Resources;Control Board
Enclosed is a copy of the grant application prepared, on our behalf,by the Trust for Public Land
and submitted (on February, 1; 2001). to the State Water Resources Control Board for the
acquisition of the Grange property. The'Grange property is located on Industrial Avenue, north
of Corona Road and west-of the Industrial Avenue/Auto Center Drive intersection. The property,
3.3 acres in area, includes approximately 416 linear feet of riverfront. The grant application
defines a project to be funded through Proposition 13 funds in the amount of$562,183 and a City
• • contribution of$99,209 for implementation of the River Access,and Enhancement Plan-on the
site. The River Plan calls for bank:stabilization, construction of a flood terrace including storm
water filtration ponds, public access paths and riverfront restoration plantings. The City
contribution can be pursued from other grant sources (i.e.: Cal-Fed, Coastal Conservancy, Dept
of Fish and Game, Resource Conservation), local corporate support or through the five-year
Capital Improvement Budget for Park projects.
The application package provides background information on the site, excerpts from the River
Access and Enhancement Plan applicable to this reach of the River; intent and purpose of the
proposed purchase, and photographs of the site The application alsoincludes a draft budget for •
land acquisition of implementation of physical improvements in line with the River.Access Plan,
Although not specifically geared to address'water pollution-levels, the site has the potential to
allow the study of levels of water-borne 'toxins and to offer a settling location, within the
constructed flood ten•ace,.for soiltsediment and toxins.
This grant, as well as others currently being;pursued, offers at least an incremental effort to the
implementation of•the River Access and Enhancement Plan, one of the main goals of the City
Council in recent years. As soon as work is received on the grant application, you will be
informed.
Attachment: Grant application •
ic: Jim Carr,Director of Parks-and Recreation
Grange proporty grant work file .
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H:pvRiver Pin'tPLMemo-FS-application
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STATE WATER RESOURCES;CONTROL BOARD •
SFY 2001 Costa-Machado'Water'Act;of 2000 '
Chapter 6,Article.2, Watershed Protection Program
APPLICANT: The City of Petaluma'
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ADDRESS: do Office of the,City Manager
11 English Street •
- Petaluma, CA 94952 '
PROJECT DIRECTOR: Jim Carr, Director'of Parks and Recreation/Pamela Tuft, AICP, Director .
of General Plan Administration
E-MAIL ADDRESS: jcarr@ci..petaluma.ca:us .. FAX NO.:. • 707-778-4419
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PHONE NO.: . 707-774380 ' FEDRAL X ID.NO : 94600032: , 9
707-778-4345 .
PROJECT TITLE: Petaluma.River/Grange
.PROBLEM(S)BEING ADDRESSED: -
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The Petaluma River is listed as an"Impaired Waterbody'"under the;California Regional Water Quality Control
Board's 303(d)provisions and,a`-Water Quality Limited"segment under the RWQU3's Water Quality Control Plan
for the Petaluma Watershed:The River is continuously plagued by problems including sedimentation and high
coliform counts: It is also beset by low dissolved oxygen and high nutrient levels,which, combined,stimulate_
nuisance summer algal blooms,elevated summer temperatures, and high°turbidity. In addition,high'temperatures
front lack of-shade and low dissolved oxygenlevels1nave adverse effects on.the°flatteries and other aquatic biota.
WATERBODY/WATERSHED: Petaluma River '
FISCAL SUMMARY:RY:
Prop 13 Funds Re quested $562,183 (minimum[850,0001/maximum[$5;000,000]).
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PROJECT.SUMMARY:, • •
The City of Petaluma(the,City) is•working in cooperation with theTiustfor Public.Land(TPL)to protect and •
restore the 3.3-acre Grange;property located.indhe Petaluma River:floodway. In addition to having the water
quality issues described above, the Petaluma River also has'ongoing flooding problems. The public acquisition and
subsequent restoration and enhancement of the Grange property will protect it from'conversion to industrial uses .
and will assist in nonpoint source.pollution control by reducing urban runoff and reducing.flood hazards by
protecting and restoring riparian habitats. This property will also become an important link in.Petaluma's multi-use
river trail and greenway, Furthermore,this•project is an important step in implementing both the Petaluma
Watershed Enhancement Plan and the:Petaluma River Access and Enhancement Plan. The City will provide
approximately$99,000 in inniatcbing,fundst Whenlcompleted She restored`and enhanced Grange property will allow '
for the free and unfettered passage of the river waters,wildlife, and people:along the river corridor.
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STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
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APPLICANT: City of Petaluma
' PROJECT TITLE: Petaluma River/Grange Project
Total Budget Prop 13 SWRCB
Share.
I. Personnel Services . $0 SO
2. Operating Expenses $0 $0
I Property Acquisitions.
a. Equipment $0 $0
b. Furniture SO $0
c. Portable.asset§ $0 $0
d: Electronic data _ $0 $0 -
e. Processing egiripinent • $0 50
f. Miscellaneous $0. • $0
g. Real Estate/easements $0 . $0
h. Real Estate (1') $430,000 $430;000
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1. Professional and Consulting Services :$8,000 $8,000 •
2. Construction Expenses(2) $203,084 $103;875
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4. Overhead(%) $20,308 $20,308
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TOTAL BUDGET(3) .. " $661,392 $562,183 .
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Footnotes:
(1)Real,estate costs were based,on an appraisal prepared by RonCrocker�&Associates,January 2001. •
(2),Please seethe-attached-Exhibit A.for detailed construction cost estimates.
(3)The City will provide approximately'$99,000:inmatching funds'toward•this project.
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PART'C-PROJECT QUESTIONNAIRE
1. PROJECT TITLE: Petaluma River/Grange
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• 2'. LEAD AGENCY`. City of Petaluma ,
ADDRESS: c/o Office of the City Manager •
11,English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
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PROJECT DIRECTOR: JiimCarr, Director ofParks:and•Recreation/Pamela'
Tuft, AICP,Director of General Plan Administration
.E-MAIL ADDRESS: jcarr@clpetalumaica.us • FAX NO , 707-7784419
ptiift @ci.petalunia.ca.us
PHONE NO.: 707:778-4380 •
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3a. WATERSHED IN WHICH THE PROJECT WILL BE UNDERTAKEN: Petaluma River •
3b. COUNTY IN WHICH THE PROJECT WILL BE UNDERTAKEN Sonoma
• 3c. IS THE PROPOSED'PROJECT`WITHIN'THE CALFED SOLUTION•AREA? Yes
3d. Do you want your project forwarded to'CALFED to alert CALFED to your need for funding? Yes
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4. IDENTIFY==THE MAJOR SOURCES'OF'NPS POLLUTION THAT WILL BE,ADDRESSED BY THE
PROPOSED PROJECT(CHECK ALL APPROPRIATE SOURCES).
Agtieiiltiire Forestry X Urban`(Construction,Roads, Sepfic.Systems) X Storm water/Urban Runoff
Marinas-and Boating Activities •,Hydromodification '
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5. PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
a.PROBLEM STATEMENT
The Petaluma River andthe.SanPablo Bay`are on California's Impaired Waterbody 303(d) list. The water quality
within the Petaluma watershed is:linked,closely to the hydrology of the Petaluma,River and the land management:
practices within the watershed. The San.Francisco Bay/RWQCB Water Quality Control Plan for the Petaluma
watershed designates the Petaluma River as a."water.quality limited" segment, which means that.nonpointsource
pollution controls are required in addition to the point source pollution controls. The:San Francisco Bay RWQCB
identifies the main pollutants of concem,as sedimentation, high nutrient levels, and high caliform counts: The
watershed's decrease m water quality, susceptibility'tb erosion, and flooding-are directly linked to urbanization and
accompanying pavement"(SCWA, 1986).
The Petaluma Watershed Enhancement Plan (the Waterstied:Plan)completed in July 1999, was prepared by the
• Southern Sonoma Resource Conservation District in conjunction•with the people;of the Petaluma Watershed, and
was funded by State Water Resources Control.Board. The Watershed Plan was designed as an owner's manual •
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for the residents and landowners in the Petaluma Watershed and identified four goals for improving the watershed.
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The four goals adopted in the Watershed Plan are: •
• Establish a local watershed council to fund and coordinate watershed enhancement activities.
• Improve water quality and ground water recharge in the Petaluma Watershed with the ultimate purpose of
removing the River from the'RWCQB Impaired Waterbody List 303d.
• Support the viability of agriculture in the community.
• Conserve and enhance existing wildlife,habitat.
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The Petaluma River Access and Enhancement Plan(the River Plan)adopted in May 1996, addresses the impacts of
urbanization and increased development within the river's•floodplain and floodway upon water,quality and flooding
problems. Designed over alive-year process,its priinary'goals include:.
• Balancing the multiple:uses;of.the river corridor
• Providing enhanced public'access and education about the river
• Integrating-restoration and protection of natural habitat,native riparian vegetation and marshland with -
developmentand economic activity within the river condor
• Creating:beneficial new waysof cleaning and frltening of runoff that discharges into the river •
The River Plan is consistent and integrated with other watershed planning and improvement efforts, including the
Watershed Plan,the Petaluma Watershed Partnership,the Sonoma County General Plan, the Petaluma General`Plan
(1987-2005),and has'broad-based local support.
b. SPECIFIC WATER QUALITY GOALS.INVOLVED •
Water Quality;OSject.'es .
The River Plan proposes to improve water quality in the Petaluma River by using effective,creative,and beneficial
new ways of cleaning-and filtering theirunoffthat discharges into the river. The primary water quality objective of
the River Plan is to reduce urban and storm water runoff and the-related pollutants and sediments carried by this
runoff. The River-Plan proposes to achieve this objective by reducing the amount of impermeable surface within
-the',river's floodplain using a combination of riparian buffer zones,flood terraces,:and seasonal wetlands. If intends
to integrate habitat restoration and.enhancement activity with new'development and economic:use of the river.
corridor. Using a variety of mechanical filtering, settling,processes; and bioremediation techniques with visual and
ecological benefits,the Plan will not only improve water quality in the river,but will also create a number of
multiple-use,multiple-benefit projects along the river corridor.
Beneficial Uses •
The San Francisco Bay RWQCB s Basin Plan identifies ten benefrcialuses;that applyi:to the Petaluma River
(1)cold.freshwater habitat,(2)marine habitat,(3) fish migration, (4)navigation, (5)preservation of rare and
endangered species, (6)water contact recreation, (7) noncontact recreation, (8) fish spawning,(9)warm freshwater
habitat,and(10) wildlife habitat.
The protection and creation'of additional riparian habitat supports cold freshwater habitat fish migration passages,
and warm freshwater habitat. The River:;Plan'also intends to.create walking and bicycling trails along`the'river
(noncontact recreation) and promote water contact recreation activities on the river. The proposed activities-under:
the Plan hate educational value for citizens,businesses, and others in the area about how to improve the river's
water quality. The Plan also calls for the creation of seasonal wetlands along the river,which provide habitat for
rare and endangered`species:like,the,salt-marsh harvest mouse, California clapper rail;and'red-legged.frog. •
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The;River,Plan will implement number.of.the-management measures proposed in the Plan for California's
Nonpoint-Source;Control Program(Program Plan).
• Urban Areas (3.1, 3.3, and 3:6): The River Plan will reduce urban runoff by protecting the floodway from
further development and by treating and'reducin g runoff from developing areas and existing-development:
• The Plan will also provide the opportunity to educate business owners and the community about sources of
nonpoinfsource pollutionand''ffieir effects:on the watershed.
• Wetland; Riparian Areas;and.Vegetated Treatment.System (6): TheRiver create,-restore and
protect riparian areas along the river, wetlands and'natural vegetation-buffers which act as natural7filtration
systems. It also calls for the continued education of the public about the multiple benefits of wetlands and
riparian areas within the watershed.
c. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
TPL is`assisting-the City in implementing.the-River Plan by negotiating'anragreemen(with the owners of the-3 3-
acre Grange property(Assessor'Parcel Number 150-020-025) so that it canbe acquired for public open space, •
restoration, and enhancement Once in public ownership,the City will complete the30-foot wide buffer zone,the
riverbank restoration zone,the•flood terrace restoration zone and the multi-use trail as envisioned in the River Plan.
(Please see Exhibit for across section of the proposed'natural habitat restoration for the DenmanReacli.)
• The acquisition; enhancement and restoration'o f the;Grange'property,which lies in the Upstream Segment of the
•i River.Plan, will achieve multiple public policyrgoals;;including:
• Improve water quality b reducing urban runoff and minimizing erosion and siltation of the river.
• Increase public access and passive recreational opportunities bycreating a combined;pedestriaWandbicycle •
trail. "
• Reduce flood hazards by preventing,further,urbanization,;so decreasing- he quantity of impervious. •
surfaces;and by natural.bank stabilizationmethods;. ,
• Protect and restore ripatan habitat areas by encouraging'native aquatic vegetation along the:low.flow
Channel banks and terraces.
Multiple agencies and organizations have assisted,in the preparation and,adoption of the Watershed Plan and the
River Plan' These partners include: U.S.Army CoTlis of Engineers, the UiS'.,Fish and'WildliferService,the
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California Regional.Water Quality,Control Board(RWQCB),the,Southern Sonoma County Resource Conservation
District(SSCRCD) the California State Coastal Conservancy,,the California Department of.Fish and Game,and the
Petaluma Watershed Partnership. The acquisition-and restoration of the Grange property will assist in the •
implementationof the goals'established by these organizations and agencies and described in the above plans:
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d. WORK-TO BE PERFORMED/PROPOSED ACTIONS •
i. ITEMIZED TASKS AND MILESTONES ,
TASKS • COMPLETION.DATE •
Phase I -Acquisition'
Acquisition:ofProperty" December 2001 .
Phase II-Restoration,
Quarterly.Report April'2002
Quarterly Report - July2002
Project-Design • July 2002
- - Quarterly,Report - -` October 2002
Quarterly'Report, - January 2003 '
Quarterly Report. April 2003
Project Construction September2003 •
• Bank Stabilization
• Habitat Enhancement . .
- • Trail head construction
. . • Buffer zone creation
• •• Flood Terrace Restoration Zone..construction .
Final Report OctobeP2003
ii. METHODS AND MATERIALS TO BE USED IN PERFORMING THE WORK -
Project Construction Methods'and'Materials •
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Bank Stabilization: Biogeotechnical methods including willow wattling and coir fascines will be used.to,stabilize
riverbank on theproperty. These methods afford"the:leant intrusive approach toward soil sediment reduction and
are extremely effective for bank stabilization. The successful use of these methods"in thePetaluma-Factory Outlet .
Mall restoration project,located just down stream from the Grange property and implemented over ten''years ago,
attests to their effectivenessandsusta nability. .
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Habitat Enhancement:To:enhance the freshwater:riparian habitats On this section of the river, the riverbank.and. .
bank top will be,restored with a wide variety of native shrubs and trees. Enhancement will largely consist oP •
removal of exotic trees and shrub speciesiand planting more open areas with riparian,trees and shrubs to closethe
canopy and create a more diverse and dense multi-story riparian.habitat.
Buffer Zone Creation, The buffer zone will have a Minn-num width:of30 feet from the.top of the new riverbank,
that will be created as part of a terraced flood'controlchannel. This zone will protect habitats along the river and
provide an undeveloped area-in which the trail will be located.
Flood Terrace Restoration-Zone.aSlope bank development and/or terracing will be implemented to control surface; •
runoff-and erosion and to reduce sediment input in to the river.
Trailhead Construction: The trailhead and accompanying parking lot will be created using semi,pervious
substances(such asfresih-based materials), thus allowing"for.minimal impact on the river:: The trailhead in intended. •
as an access point for low impact passive recreation along the river.
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Project Models and Management-Piactices to.be.irnplemented
TheSfollowing environmentahrestoration and management plans, included in the River Plan,recommend specific
methodology and design criteria for the Petaluma River/Grange project and others like it These plans represent the
• desired approach to waterfront development and habitat restoration along the river.
a)Biological Restoration Plans
b)Bank Stabilization and Erosion Control Plans
c)Exotic Vegetation Removal and Control Plans •
iii. REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS TO.ASSURE A MINIMUM STANDARD OF QUALITY,
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE„AND PRODUCT ACCEPTABILITY: THIS INCLUDES
CEQA/NEPA, AS NOTED ON PAGE 11,6 OF THIS RFP.
CEQA documentation will be completed as partiof the Project Design tasks. The City anticipates a Categorical
Exemption for the public acquisition of the property and a mitigated Negative Declaration for the restoration and
enhancement component. •
e. STARTING AND ENDING DATES'FOR_ r>THE ACTIVITIES PROPOSED FORFU?IDING UNDER THIS
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*Project Start date: December2001 End date: October 2003.
(after November 1, 2001) • (no later than November 1, 2004)
• Is this a phased project or part of a larger project effort? •
• Yes, the Petaluma River/Grange acquisition and restoration project is,partt of the larger project effort as outlined in
both the River Plan and the Watershed.Plan(discussed.above). The Grange project alone can achieve beneficial
results towards the reduction of sedimentation and pollutant levels;however,,implementation of the River Plan for
the entire 7-mile stretch within the City wilh.continue to be a goal'.
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f. MONITORING AND REPORTING:PLAN
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If the project is selected;funded projects mustsubmit to the SWRCB a monitoringand reporting plan consistent with
the provisions of the RFP and requirements'of the sub account. If water•quality sampling(chemistry) or other
environmental measurements are undertaken, the,applicant will be required to prepare and maintain a,Quality
Assurance Plan (QAP). The QAP shall be approved by the RWQCB Quality Assurance Officer or the SWRCB
Quality Assurance Officer,Bill Ray(91.6/341-5583),.or the Contract Manager prior to the implementation of any •
sampling or monitoring activities. Describe any monitoring or reporting that Will be necessary to satisfy this
requirement.
The City will perform monitoring activities in conjunction with this.project. Although a statistically valid water
quality-sampling program has not been developed for the Petalumawatershed, there have-been several efforts to
monitor water quality in the•Petaluma River and itsmajor-.tributaries. The Marin-Sonoma Agricultural Runoff
Influence Investigation, the San Francisco Estuary Institute; and the City have all monitored'water'quality in the
Petaluma watershed. Most recently,the City initiated ah Interim Detention Feasibility;Studyinthe watershed, for
flood control and water quality protection. The study, still in draft form, conducted an evaluation of water quality
monitoring within the'watershed. The water quality concerns identified for the Petaluma River included
summertime water temperatures, total dissolved solids„turbidity, dissolved'oxygen and nutrient levels which
exceeded RWQCB,standards for the river.
• The City is currently concluding negotiations for a professional;;services contract for the preparation of the Water
Resources Element-of the'coniniunity's new General Plan. TheWatet'Resources Element will be completed in
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concert with the preparation of the Storm Water Quality Management Plan(SWQMP). It will.beprepared by the
City's Water Resource and Conservation Department and compliance,with FEMA's Final Storm Water Phase 2
Rule. In addition, the General Plan Water Resources,Element will'include a list of Capital Improvement Projects,
• many of which improve the water quality function of the River Corridor. .
i. Doesyour project.include.any type of monitoring:activity? Ifso, will at least a portion of that
monitoring be considered,Citizen Monitoring? For purposes of this REP, Citizen Monitoring is defined as
any monitoring activity that relies in whole or impart on participation by volunteers,students,ror non-paid
staff.
Yes, once the property is purchased,monitoring of the quality and health of the water and riparian,habitat within
this reach of the Petaluma'Riyer will occur. It has not yet been determined whether these activities will includea
citizen monitoring component. However, the City anticipates support from the Petaluma Watershed Partnership in
its water quality monitoring activities.
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it What type of monitoring is proposed? For example, types of monitoring activities could include photo-
documentation, water quality monitoring;benthic macro invertebrate bioassessment, or fluvial
geomorphological,measurements. Will your monitoring be oriented toward ambient:water or habitat
quality, or will it-be used to determine the effectiveness of restoration or management measures?
Photographic documentation,habitat and trail monitoring,water quality monitoring,and storm water flow
• monitoring will all be introduced once public ownership`of the Grange property has been achieved. In°coniunction.
with the development of the Water Resources Element of the General Plan,the City will use a before/after approach
to document improvements in water quality as the River Plan is•iinplemented.
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6. SWRCB orRWQCB STAFF CONTACTED REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL: •
RWQCB Contact: Linda Spencer SWRCB Contact: Parnela`Parker
• Phone No.: 510-622-2420. Phone No.: 916-341=5474.
Dates contacted: various_in-January-2001. Dates contacted: 1/30/2001 , .
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RWQCB Contact: Dale Hopkins SWRCB Contact: Ken Harris
Phone No.: 5107622-2362 Phone Nor: 91'6-341-5500 •
Dates contacted: • various in Jadiiary 2001 Dates contacted: 1/24/2001
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RWQCB Contact: Andree Breaux RWQCB Contact: Carmen Fewless
Phone No.: 510.622-2324 Phone No:: 510-622-2316
Dates contacted: 1/25/2001 • Dates contacted: 1/25/2001
7. COOPERATING AGENCIES: •
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(Note;any formal agreements to cooperate.)
Agency-Name: - The Trust for Public Land
Role/Contribution to Project: Facilitating'landacquisition
Contact Person: Sonia Jacques Phone No.:• 415-495-5660
E-mail address: Sonia.Jacques(/tpl.orq •
The Petaluma Watershed Partnership has expressed an interest in participating in the implementation of the River
Plan.
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8. ATTACH A MAP (8 1/4 X 11•is`preferred)DEPICTING THE PROJECT AREA
Please see Exhibit B.
9. IS THE PROPOSED'PROJECT PART OF AN EXISTING WATERSHED RESTORATION ACTION
STRATEGY OR EQUIVALENT DOCUMENT?
Yes, this project is part of both the River P1an'and Watershed Plan as discussed above:
10. DOES THE PROPOSED PROJECT ADDRESSANY.OF'THE WATERBODIES LISTED AS CATEGORY 1 -
(IMPAIRED)WATERSHEDS 1N SECTION 4 IN THE ARD?
CATEGORY I WATERSHED 18050002 Region 2 San Pablo Bay
11. WILL THE PROPOSED PROJECT'ACHIEVE'MEASURABLE'WATER•QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS?
Yes, this project will achieve measurable improvements. The,protectton:of the Grange property from
development will ensure that a portion,of the river'sffloodway does not get;converted'-into impermeable surface, •
which increases runoff and flooding issues. Additionally,the restoration activity on the property will ensure that the
riparian vegetation is enhanced Sediment control will be achieved either,by terracing or:through the use of.
sediment ponds to allow sediments to settle•tiefore the runoff or floodwater proceeds'downstream.
12. LIST ANY PREVIOUS PROP 13 IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS AWARDED FOR WORK N THIS
WATERSHED. None.
•I 13. LIST GRANTS FROM OTHER AGENCIES;AND'OTHER'FUNTDING SOURCES (SUCH'AS CALFED,
319[h], 205[j],PROPOSITION 204)THAT HAVE BEEN USED OR ARE•CURRENTLY BEING USED TO
SUPPORT WORK IN THIS WATERSHED::
205(j) SWRCB.grant to City to research and prepare:the.Watershed Plan in 1996
Coastal Conservancy funds to City to prepare the River Plan;'adopted May 1996:
CALFED funds to theSouthe'm Sonoma County-RCD for various habitat enhancement and
erosion control projects on the Petaluma River,working with private
landowners,the Santa Rosa Junior College and other community groups
319(h) SWRCB grant to the Southern Sonoma County RCD for riparian habitat restoration and
protectionanderosion control projects in'the•Petaluma watershed"
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EPA grant to the Southern Sonoma County RCD to conduct levee repair;work'in the lower
reaches of the Petaluma watershed •
Levee repair work with ACOE The Southern Sonoma Count5?RCD and the US Army Corps ofEngineers
worked together and,provideblanketpermits,-so that landowners in the .
• Petaluma watershed could conduct levee maintenance
Miscellaneous RWQCB funds. The San Francisco,Bay.RWQCB,providedifunds from fines for water quality
violations to the Southern Sonoma County RCD'for levee repair, erosion control
• and habitat restoratton1actiyities •
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14. SUMMARIZE ACTIONS THAT-HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED TO DATE TO ADDRESS:THE
PROBLEM(S)(e.g., PAST MONITORING, PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION PHASES):
• Awareness of;the Petaluma Riveras a local resourceand important,tourist destination has,grownsignificaritly over
the last 20 years. 'In1986 the City prepared adopted the River Walk Master.Plan:to provide'a blueprint for a
promenade around.the Turning Basin' The annual River Festival;Chamber/Yacht Club'visitorprogram,and the
• City marsh restoration,projects,have stimulated increased public activity in nverfront areas. The River Plan builds
upon_;these past successes'and expands upon the policies contained in the Petaluma General Plan. The Petaluma
General Plan(1987-2005)recognizes the.river as one of the City's principal assets and as an underutilized'local
resource: The;General Plan recommends enhancement of the"nver as:a recreational resource, thiiving:natural
habitat,primaryifeature of the City's'open spacesystem;and,conveyance for floodwaters. Combined, these goals
will ultimately'in-prove water quality in the Petaluma River watershed by stabilizing riverbanks, reducing erosion,
and controlling-Urban riinoff.
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•In the early 1990's the City,,in partnership with the State;Coastal,Conservancy(who awarded the•City a$200,000_
grant), embarked:on the preparation of the River Plan:. The-River:Plandescnbes thecommunity;s vision•forrthe
Petaluma Rivers'The River Plan defines locations along the:River for natural riparian habitat,•wetland and marsh
restoration,public access and:educational opportunities, and water quality improvement activities:
Examples of successful projects that implement the'goals of the River.Plan include creation of the I7-acre
Shollenberger_Park,restoration of the 27-acre Alman Marsh;purchase of Phase 1 (10-acres)of the McNear
Peninsula,;creation of Cedar Grove Park near the Railroad budge and Lakeville Street(as mitigation for the U S.
Army Corps of Engineers=flood control project),and requirements placed on allriverfront developments that provide
- for the restoration of riparian habitat and improved public access.
Currentlythe.City is negotiating for$2.0 million from the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and:Open
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Space District fortheacquisition of:Phase 2 of theMcNear Peninsula for the•creation of a 35 acre;public nverfront
park. The City is also moving forward on the construction of a trail, fundedlbythe Coastal Conser fancy,to connect
• the southern marsh restoration areas to the Petaluma'marina. Finally,,the City is pursuing'Bay'Area Ridge Trail •
funding for the continuation of a trail from the Petaluma Marina,along the River,to the central downtown area.
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The'Southern Sonoma CountyRCD(SSCRCD) is actively addressing nonpoint source pollution problems,in'the
watershed ,Working witlilandowners and community:groups,the SSCRCD has combined state and federal funds
(seesection'13)and'public:participation to implement levee erosion control, and ripanan protection measures
in various locations of the watershed.
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15 DESCRIBE HOW.THE PROJECT WILL RESULT IN ONGOING OR WIDESPREAD'IMPLEMENTATION
THROUGHOUT THE;PROJECT`AREA,REGION,OR STATE.
After public,acquisition of the Grange property, the City will oversee the enhancement and restoration of the site
and:will take on:the responsibility for its long-term maintenance. The•City will manage the property for passive
recreational purposes and for.habitat enhancement and restoration.. TheiGrange project will be the;first public
acquisition of Hi/el-front property ty m the Upstream;Se mentof
neRiverPlan. The River Plan ultimately envisions
the creation of a continuous greenwayWith a multi-use bicycleand pedestrian trail with linkages to City parks and
open spaces and to,other City and regional trails, including the San Francisco-Bay Trail. The Grange property is•
one-of Several possible future acquisitions in the.Upstream Segment of.the River Plan that will allow for habitat
enhancement and flood management alterations.
Furthermore,creation of a continuous ribbon of riparian grove along this segment of the•River will create habitat
linkages that can'provide"safe passages" for wildlife betweenthe downstream salt marshes and'the upstream •
freshwater riparian areas. Stabilizing eroding and erosion-prone riverbanks,using biogeotechnical techniques, and
utilizing native species will reduce sedimentation and siltation:of the River and so improve water. The
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creation of landscaped buffers along;the:riverbanks and flood terraces with sedimentation and filtration ponds will
all help to reduce the pollutants in urban'runoff before they reach the,River.
The City's implementation of the River Plan is complementary to the efforts and investments of the SSCRCD,US •
Army Corps of Engineers,US Fish and'Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Game, SWRCB, and
the RWQCB. Furthermore;the River Plan will reduce the costs incurred by flood damage;poor water quality, and
riparian habitat loss.
16. DESCRIBE HOW THE PROJECT WILL:DEMONSTRATE ACAPABILITY OF SUSTAINING
WATER QUALITY BENEFITS FORA PERIOD OF 20 YEARS ASREQUIRED BY PROP 13 (79114(6)).
After enhancement and restoration activities are completed, the City Department Parks and Recreation will
manage the Grange Property to provide floodplain protection and to maintain continued water quality benefits in
perpetuity.
17. IF THERE IS AN NPDES PERMTT'REQUIREDFOR THIS PROJECT AREA(CHECK WITH YOUR
RWQCB),DESCRIBE THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE PROJECT TO THE PERMIT.
There is no NPDES permit required Tor,this;project=area as this project does tiotinvoive wastewater treatment
activities.
18. IDENTIFY THE NPS MANAGEMENT MEASURE(S)THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL
IMPLEMENT AND DESCRIBE HOW-YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TRACK ORACCOUNT FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE MEASURES. -
• Listed are the NPS Management Measures that this project will implement: (Please,see section S.b. of this Project
Questionnaire for details): •
3.1 Urban Areas—Runoff From Developing Areas
3.3 Urban Areas—Runoff From Existing Development
3.6 Urban Areas—Education/Outreach
6 Wetland,Riparian Areas,and Vegetated Treatment Systems
The City will develop flood terrace restoration'zones;and storm waterfiitering,areas that will assist with sediment
load reduction from urban runoff. In addition,;low-flow channel and riverbank restoration zones using biotechnical
techniques will reduce flooding hazards and improve water quality. These;restoration activities are designed to be
low-maintenance and self-sustaining. The.City's Department of Parks and'-Recreation will manage the Grange
Property to provide floodplain protection and to maintain continued water:quality benefits in perpetuity.
19. WHAT CAPABILITY OR COMMITMENTS DOES THE APPLICANT HAVE TO ENSURE THAT THE
PROJECT WILL BECOMPLETED?
The City is committed to restoring, enhancitig, and maintaining the health of the Petaluma River watershed and its
community. In testament to this commitment are the City's numerous watershed enhancement projects including
the Watershed Plan(1999),the Ellis Creek Watershed Enhancement and_Wetland Mitigation Plan•(1996), the River
Plan(1996),the Petaluma River'MarshEnhancernent Plan'(1992), andithe Petaluma Demonstration Marsh and
Effluent Management Plan(1992).
The City's partner in the project,TPL, is a national nonprofit land conservation organization dedicated to protecting
land for people wherever they live, work and play. Founded in 1972,TPL has since preserved more than 1,000,000
• acres of land with environmental,recreational; historic,and cultural significance. TPL is negotiating to secure the
purchase of the Grange-Property from willing sellers.
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20. DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED FUTURE,WORK. •
After the acquisition and enhancement of the Grange property the intention is to acquit-trivet frontage fronrfas
many privately owned parcels as possible from willing sellers along the River corridor. Development pressures
have-intensified'greatly in the City,over the last,decade as the supply of developable parcelsihas:dwindled-and
demand has increased. As land values increase, it becomes economically viable to develop formerly marginal'
properties in theffloodplain. Therefore, it is critical that-riverfront parcels are acquired when they'become available
for purchase, or through the;development entitlement;review and approval process,:to ensure the implementation of
the goals of the"River-Plan and the Petaluma Watershed Enhancement Plan. The City is committed to improving the
over water quality by reducing stream bank sources of sediment;and controlling urban runoff Tromlarger'
commercial and industrial sites along the River. Shading of the creek by riparian planting,bank stabilization,
creation of emergent marsh, and in-stream work will all improve fish and wildlife habitat.
21. INDICATE EIF THIS PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTING A TMDL.
This project is not implementing a'TMDL. However;the Petaluma River/Grange projectis,designed to,help prevent'
further impairment of watershed by implementing sediment control measures and reducing+urban runoff.
PLEASE LIST ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU HAVE TO•IMPROVE,NEXT YEAR'S RFP.
Submit this Questionnaire together with any attachments and supporting information to the SWRCB (see Section I
of the ARD).
An original and II copies of completed applications must be submitted to the SWRCB no,later than
February 1, 2001.
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Upstream Segment - Denman Reach: GRANGE PROPERTY
Item Quantity Unit Price/unit Total Cost
CONSTRUCTION
Trail(8"environmentally appropriate surface) 416 LF $24.00 $9,984
Trailhead. 1 Each $50,000.00 $50,000
Flood Terrace Restoration Zone 37;440 SF $0.67 $25,000
Habitat Enhancement-Denman Reach
1. Riparian Restoration 416 LF $12.00 $4,992 .
2. Buffer Landscape•(30'wide) 12,480 - SF $0:60' $7;488
3. Channel &Aquatic Improvement 416 LF $72.00 $29,952
Bank Stabilization 416 LF $20.00 $8,320
TOTAL $135,736
Plus: Construction Contingency 20% $27,147 •
TOTAL $162,883
Plus: Design, Specs, Proj.,Admin. 10% $16.288
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GRAND TOTAL $179,172
Inflation Factor for 1995$ 13.35%
•GRAND TOTAL in 2000$ $203.084- -
City Admin @ 10% $20,308
TOTAL $223;392
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Sources: Petaluma River Access and Enhancement Plan,Area Plan,,Adopted May, 1996
Funded by California'Coastal Conservancy for the City of Petaluma; TPL
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