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C ty Manager’s Report
TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
DATE:MAY 10, 1999 CMR:230:99
SUBJECT:1999 CLEAN BAY PLAN
This is an informational report and no Council action is required.
DISCUSSION
In response to strict discharge requirements imposed on it, the Regional Water Quality Control
Plant (RWQCP)has developed a pollution prevention program. In 1994, the RWQCP initiated
a comprehensive annual planning process that integrates all of its water pollution prevention
activities. While the planning process and ensuing report have been conducted in compliance
with Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements, staffhas prepared a document in a
format suitable for other program purposes. The RWQCP’s pollution prevention plan for 1999,
called the 1999 Clean Bay Plan, describes the sewer and stormwater pollution prevention
activities that the RWQCP and the City of Palo Alto are conducting to protect San Francisco
Bay. The Clean Bay Plan also describes the regulatory requirements and environmental setting
that led the City to implement its water pollution prevention program and provides an evaluation
of program performance to date.
RESOURCE IMPACT
None.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
None required, as no action is before Council.
ATTACHMENTS
Copies of the 1999 Clean Bay Plan have been provided to Council. Others may obtain a copy
of the Plan (or the Plan Summary) by calling the RWQCP at (650) 329-2598.
PREPARED BY: Kelly D.
DEPARTMENT HEAD:
Director of Public Works
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CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
EMILY HARRISON ---
Assistant City Manager
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