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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
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Special Meeting
August 11, 2022
The Stormwater Management Oversight Committee of the City of Palo Alto
met in hybrid teleconference at 1:08 P.M.
Present: Bower, Keller, Mickelson (Chair), Mossar, Owes, Wenzlau
Absent: Perman
Oral Communications
Old Business
1. Approval of Minutes from the April 7, 2022 Stormwater Management
Oversight Committee Meeting.
MOTION: Committee Member Dena Mossar moved, seconded by Committee
Member Marilyn Keller to approve the minutes as presented.
MOTION PASSED: 6-0
New Business
2. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Use of Teleconferencing for
Stormwater Management Oversight Committee Meetings During Covid-
19 State of Emergency.
MOTION: Committee Member Dena Mossar moved, seconded by Committee
Member Bob Wenzlau to adopt the resolution.
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MOTION PASSED: 6-0
3. Staff Presentation of FY 2023 Approved Budget.
NO ACTION TAKEN
4. Staff Update Stormwater Management Fund Capital Program.
A. Bob Wenzlau suggested including a public outreach sign near
the Adobe Creek Pump Station project to enhance community
engagement and awareness.
5. Update on the Green Streets Stewards and Rebate Program.
A. Bob Wenzlau suggested focusing on one or two of the easier-
to-implement stormwater rebates (i.e. rain barrels and rain
gardens) to increase engagement without overwhelming
residents with programs and information.
B. David Bower suggested enhancing the rain barrel rebate
program, such as partnering with Home Depot or covering the
full cost of a rain barrel with an additional rebate after proof
of installation.
C. Marilyn Keller advocated for streamlining the rain barrel
rebate program to make it simpler and faster for residents to
receive a rebate.
Committee Member Comments and Announcements
Tentative Agenda Items for Future Meetings and Review Action Items
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 3:01 P.M.
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