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Home My WebLink About2018-08-16 Stormwater Management Oversight Committee Agenda Packet Storm Water Management Oversight Committee 1 Wednesday, August 16, 2018 Special Meeting Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room 1:00 PM Agenda posted in accordance Government Code Section 54954.2(a) or 54956. PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to agendized items; reasonable time restriction may be imposed at the discretion of the Committee Chair. If you wish to address the Committee on any issue that is on this agenda, please complete a speaker request card and deliver it to staff prior to discussion of the item. You are not required to give your name on the speaker card in order to speak to the Committee, but it is helpful. Call to Order Oral Communications Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. A reasonable time restriction may be imposed at the discretion of the Committee Chair. Old Business 1. Approval of Minutes From the April 18, 2018 Storm Water Management Oversight Committee Meeting 2. Approval of Minutes From the August 8, 2018 Storm Water Management Oversight Committee Meeting New Business 3. Committee Discussion regarding Storm Water Management Fund Budget Process 4. Staff Update on Capital Projects in Progress 5. Staff Update on Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan Development Adjournment AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA) Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities, services or programs or who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact (650) 329-2550 (Voice) 24 hours in advance. The City of Palo Alto offers commercial and residential rebates to install pervious surfaces, rain barrels and cisterns and green roofs. Visit cityofpaloalto.org/stormwater or call (650) 329-2295 to learn more. What Green Storm Water Infrastructure Looks Like. In natural landscapes, rain soaks into the soil which slows the speed of runoff and filters pollutants. In urban areas, “impervious” surfaces such as roofs, concrete and asphalt interrupt this natural process. This increases flooding risks and pollution that washes into creeks and San Francisco Bay. “Green storm water infrastructure” mimics nature by slowing, spreading, sinking and filtering runoff. The Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires Palo Alto and other Bay Area agencies to develop a Green Storm Water Infrastructure (GSI) Plan by September 30, 2019 and identify locations for GSI implementation. Bioretention Planters are areas landscaped with native plants and underlain with layers of soil and crushed rock. These planters filter and treat storm runoff that is directed into them. rainwater Cistern Cisterns capture rainwater so that it can be used for irrigation. Rainwater Cistern in Coldwater Canyon Park, Beverly Hills. Photo courtesy of TreePeople.org Green roofs are attractive and allow rainwater to soak into vegetation instead of running off the building. Green roofs also reduce heating and cooling costs and reduce heat-island effects. Green roof installation on Mitchell Park Library, Palo Alto Pervious concrete, asphalt, and pavers reduce runoff by letting rain percolate into soil below. These surfaces can be used in crosswalks, sidewalks, plazas, driveways, parking spaces and emergency vehicle access lanes. What if Palo alto streets Were designed to reduce storm runoff and Water Pollution While adding beauty? Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to access City facilities, services or programs, or who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329-2550 (voice) or email ada@cityofpaloalto.org 11/16 Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, bleached without chlorine. Storm Water Management Program fees funded commercial and residential rebate programs for permeable walkways and parking lots, rain barrels, cisterns and green roofs. For more information visit cityofpaloalto.org/stormwaterfee or call (650) 329-2295. Palo Alto’s Storm Water Management Program Reduces Street Flooding and Protects Creeks. PrevenTInG STreeT fLoodInG relies on the smart design of City storm drain infrastructure and streetscapes that slow, spread and sink storm water runoff. The health of Palo Alto creeks depends on programs that keep litter, leaf debris, sewer overflows, and construction and industrial pollutants from entering our watershed. Since 2005, Palo Alto’s Storm Water Management Program fees have funded seven high-priority storm drain pipeline and pump station capital improvement projects, a precedent-setting green infrastructure project (see reverse side), and more than 100 rebates to property owners for rainwater catchment, permeable driveways, and green roofs. Engineered bioretention beds mimic nature by slowing, spreading, sinking and filtering storm water. New storm drain pipes were installed along Channing Avenue in 2011 to reduce frequent street flooding along this important vehicle and bike corridor. School programs, volunteer creek clean-up events and construction and industrial inspection services prevent storm water pollution. The San Francisquito Creek Storm Water Pump Station installed in 2009 clears storm water from streets in a 1,250 acre neighborhood in northeastern Palo Alto. Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to access City facilities, services or programs, or who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329-2550 (voice) or email ada@cityofpaloalto.org 11/16 Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, bleached without chlorine. Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to access City facilities, services or programs, or who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329-2550 (voice) or email ada@cityofpaloalto.org 5/18 Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, bleached without chlorine. Learn more about design tips, eligibility requirements and application forms at www.cityofpaloalto.org/stormwater or call 650-329-2151. SLOW THE FLOW Home Improvement Rebates Available for Residents and Businesses. Permeable Pavement Green Roof Cisterns Rain Barrels Green roofs allow rainwater to soak into vegetation instead of running off the building. They also provide additional building insulation and reduce heating and cooling costs. Rebate at $1.50 per square feet* Rain barrels are placed at the base of roof downspouts to collect rainwater for landscape irrigation. $50 rebate per barrel Pervious concrete, asphalt and pavers reduce storm runoff and filter pollutants as rain percolates into soil below. Rebate at $1.50 per square feet* Cisterns are large tanks that collect rainwater for landscape irrigation. Cisterns can be above or below ground, depending on the site. Rebate at 15 cents per gallon* These home-improvement projects reuse stormwater for irrigation, conserve potable water, and reduce water pollution in our creeks and Bay. Funded by your monthly Stormwater Management Fee. * Maximum residential rebate is $1,000 and maximum commercial rebate is $10,000. Funded by your monthly Stormwater Management Fee. Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to access City facilities, services or programs, or who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329-2550 (voice) or email ada@cityofpaloalto.org 8/18 Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, bleached without chlorine. Green StreetS Improve CommunItIeS “Green Streets” slow, absorb and filter pollution in stormwater runoff and improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. Learn more about Green Streets and the City’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan at cityofpaloalto.org/GSI or call 650-329-2122. permeable pavement reduces runoff by percolating rain into the soil below. Bioretention Areas filter runoff collected from hardscapes through drought-tolerant plants and well-draining soils. They can also provide traffic-calming features. utilize suspended pavement systems so that roots can extend further; this allows trees to grow taller, provide more shade, and absorb more runoff. tree Well Filters capture, filter, and slow roof runoff from disconnected downspouts. Stormwater planters NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Santa Clara Basin Stormwater Resource Plan Thursday, September 6, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Roosevelt Room Campbell Community Center 1 W. Campbell Ave. Campbell, CA 95008 Click the link below to register https://SWRPSep6.eventbrite.com The Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program and the Santa Clara Valley Water District will hold two public meetings to present the Draft Stormwater Resource Plan (SWRP) for the Santa Clara Basin. All interested parties are invited to attend and provide feedback. The SWRP is a planning document that identifies public lands (i.e., streets, parks, and municipal properties) where stormwater capture projects could potentially be located to provide the most benefit. Stormwater capture projects collect, store, and treat stormwater runoff as well as dry weather flows such as excess irrigation runoff. Potential environmental and community benefits include:  Providing water for other uses, such as irrigation,  Recharging groundwater,  Reducing local flooding, and  Improving water quality in local creeks. The Draft SWRP is available for review at http://scvurppp.org/scvurppp_2018/swrp/docs-maps/. Comments are due by September 14, 2018. Public Meeting Agenda  Update on the SWRP development process.  Overview of the process used to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential local and regional stormwater capture projects.  Presentation of example conceptual designs for potential project opportunities. Tuesday, August 28, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Recreation Center Ballroom Sunnyvale Community Center 550 E. Remington Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94088 Click the link below to register https://SWRPAug28.eventbrite.com Meeting Dates & Registration