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8. Staff Presentation on Stormwater Maintenance Program (20 min)
Committee Member Comments and Announcements (10 min)
Tentative Agenda Items for Future Meetings and Review Action Items (5 min)
Adjournment
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Storm Water Management
Oversight Committee
DRAFT Thursday, February 13th, 2020
Special Meeting
Art Center Meeting Room, Palo Alto Art Center
1:00 pm
Committee Members Present:
David Bower, Peter Drekmeier, Marilyn Keller, Hal Mickelson, Ron Owes, Bob Wenzlau
Committee Members Absent:
Dena Mossar
Public Members Present:
David Moss (Parks and Recreation Commission, Liaison)
Staff Present:
Pam Boyle Rodriguez, Michel Jeremias, Karin North, Loretta Olmos, Vicki Thai, Isabel Zacharczuk
Call to Order: 1:04 by Chairperson Mickelson.
Oral Communications: None
Old Business
1. Approval of Minutes from the December 12th, 2020 Storm Water Management of Oversight
Committee Meeting.
New Business
2. Presentation on the Fiscal Year 2019 Expenditures for the Storm Water Management Fund / 3.
Committee Discussion and Report to Council on Findings of the Fiscal Year 2019 Expenditures
for the Storm Water Management Fund
North: moved dollars from Innovative Projects to help fund GSI Plan Implementation.
Keller: why is the dollar amount lower for actual expenses?
i. North: A lot of the City’s consultant support for RFPs is taking 9+ months for
approval due to only having one contract administrator. As a result, projects are
being pushed out and money is being carried over.
Keller: can SWMOC help with staffing limitations/procurement concerns? SWMOC can
consider sending a letter to Council that outlines these concerns?
i. North: this can be included in a letter to Council regarding budget (since
SWMOC sent a letter to Council last year following budget process).
Wenzlau: do any of these Purchasing delays create a compliance problem?
i. North: No—the Stormwater Management Fee (SWMF) created a new position
for the City (Associate Engineer for the Watershed Protection Group).
4. Staff Presentation on Capital Improvement Project
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a. Jeremias: the Storm Drain CIP list was established to meet 10‐year storm requirements
by design and prepared during the Storm Drain Master Plan.
i. Highest priority: East Bayshore/Corporation project—ponding occurs because
flap gates are gravity‐driven. If there is not enough pressure behind flap gate
and creek levels are too high, then ponding will occur behind flap gates.
b. Some projects timelines are shifting so these projects don’t overlap with other City CIPs,
such as the Bike Bridge project over 101.
c. Drekmeier: regarding project sequencing—what if we accrued funding and waited until
a recession to do more projects at a lower cost?
i. Jeremias: right now, City is completing one project per year to stay on schedule
(assuming City has enough funds)—not sure if we can keep on this track.
d. Drekmeier: is it possible to have three projects going on at the same time?
i. Jeremias: yes, rehabilitation projects occur at the same time as SDMP projects.
ii. Wenzlau: is there any way to borrow on the fund to pull money forward and
construct projects sooner than later (if interest rates are lower than inflation)?
1. Jeremias: City hasn’t evaluated SWMF to see if this can be done, but can
be considered for creative spending.
2. North: Stormwater is an enterprise fund—possible to borrow and then
pay back in the future. Staff will consider. If we had “shovel‐ready”
designs, these would be a good option for low interest rate loans.
e. Mickelson: letter to Council needs to clearly state that SWMF budget is being used
appropriately. Council may ask—“we’re three years into a 15‐year fund, and not much is
happening in terms of completed projects”; what is the concise way for SWMOC to
respond to that concern?
i. North: the goal from the start was to let SWMF fund build up in the first few
years, so that it could be spent quickly once money accumulated.
ii. Jeremias: City benefits from completing certain projects in parallel, which is why
certain projects haven’t been completed as early as possible. Also, certain
projects were being completed when SWMF first began (that were not part of
the SDMP project list).
f. Vicki Thai: presenting on Loma Verde project (Vicki is the design engineer)
i. Design Overview: intersection of Loma Verde and Louis Road all the way to
canal easement, past Maddux Drive.
1. Storm drain currently lacks capacity for 10‐year storm—proposing to
upsize storm drain main line. Increasing diameter and material of the
pipe (moving away from reinforced concrete pipe).
2. Replacing storm drain laterals and catch basins, in addition to main line.
Resurfacing the roads and replacing striping. Replacing handicap ramps
since some are not currently ADA‐compliant.
3. Wenzlau: why is RCP (reinforced concrete pipe) being replaced with
HDPE (high density polyethylene) for new pipe material?
a. Thai: HDPE material is stronger and part of City standards.
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4. Wenzlau: why are laterals being replaced as part of the project? Are
they part of the capacity issue (in addition to the main line)?
a. Vicki: City staff won’t know lateral conditions until we dig them
up, but some need to be replaced based on design elevation of
storm drain pipe (pipe may have been dropped in new design to
make a new connection around existing Utilities). If catch basins
and laterals are in good condition and can be connected, then
they will be saved; but, cost is being calculated to replace the
laterals so that budget is accounted for.
ii. GSI Inclusion:
1. Considered bioretention sizing relative to the amount of water that
needs to be treated and bioretention location—want to avoid tree
dripline since that would be too close to tree rootball.
a. Spoke to City’s Landscape Architect—didn’t think it was the best
idea to incorporate GSI into this specific project.
2. Space is limited on this project site, especially since a lot of fiber runs
through planting strips—Utilities can be as shallow as eight inches and
as deep as two feet. Ideal to avoid Utilities with GSI installation.
3. Wenzlau: notion that bioretention can’t be installed near trees is issue
for Palo Alto in particular, being a “Tree City”—ask staff to work harder
to accommodate GSI near trees. Not being able to install GSI near trees
would undermine our aspiration to install GSI throughout the City.
4. North: understands that staff will coordinate further with Engineering to
accommodate GSI with trees—GSI Implementation Plan will also focus
on streamlining this coordination.
5. Keller: trees can hold significant amount of water—does not want staff
to lose sight of tree benefits for stormwater management and quality.
Trees also delay waterfall by about 5 minutes to help moderate flow.
6. Wenzlau: have semi‐permeable bottoms in storm drain lines been
considered? To function similar to an infiltration system?
a. Thai: staff discussed holes under storm drain pipe—may not be
necessary for Loma Verde project. Some catch basins in the City
have holes drilled to allow water to pour out. Also need to be
careful of high groundwater table in this area.
7. Boyle Rodriguez: can consider allowing tree roots to grow under
sidewalks and implementing treatment soil.
8. Bower: is it worthwhile to have a liaison between Parks and Rec and
Stormwater to discuss GSI options before trees are installed?
a. Moss: Walter Passmore is responsible for this coordination.
5. Staff Presentation on Progress on Stormwater Compliance Program (Pam Boyle Rodriguez)
a. Let staff know if someone else would like a hard copy of the GSI Plan.
b. Working with Office of Sustainability and Utilities staff to develop GSI/Sustainability
Policy—policy and associated tools can be reviewed during December 2020 meeting.
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c. Green Streets Symposium: Pam Boyle Rodriguez and Sylvia Star‐Lack (Transportation)
have helped with planning. Holly Boyd will present on Charleston‐Arastradero Corridor.
Speakers from City of San Jose, SFEI, and other transportation‐related efforts to present.
d. David Moss: Is Stormwater presenting to Parks and Recreation Commission soon?
i. Boyle Rodriguez: have not finalized agenda with Daren yet.
e. Keller: who is the consultant for the funding analysis contract?
i. Boyle Rodriguez: SCI Consulting Group (recently helped City of Cupertino pass
stormwater ballot measure).
f. Grant Proposal: considering a certification program for Grassroots Ecology (GrE) and
Conservation Corps staff, in addition to a parking lot improvement program for
downtown parking lots or parks throughout the City.
g. Wenzlau: GSI can be a good learning opportunity—can we install GSI on school sites?
i. Boyle Rodriguez: Stormwater staff meeting with Sustainability Director for
PAUSD to start discussions.
ii. Drekmeier: consider working with Sustainable Schools Committee.
h. Drekmeier: is staff familiar with San Francisco onsite water reuse policy?
i. KN: no plans to incorporate at this time, but we can talk further about this.
i. Tentative GSI Project—Hopkins at Rinconada Park
i. Coordinating with City’s Landscape Architect. No storm drainage on Hopkins.
j. June meeting may include tour of JMZ and new GSI as part of agenda.
k. Grassroots Ecology (GrE) Partnership
i. Drekmeier: where does the overflow go in Southgate?
1. PBR: infiltration columns are installed in bioretention in Southgate since
there is no storm drain system in this neighborhood.
ii. Bioretention has accumulated plants not part of original design. Rocks used to
be best practice, but mulch is currently best practice for bioretention. Site prep
will include rock removal, soil testing and amendment, new mulch, new plants,
and fixed irrigation.
iii. Peter: are we able to use some GSI funding to hire GrE to do some of this work?
1. PBR: Not currently. New RFP for GSI Implementation will include five
years of maintenance help. GrE found out yesterday (2/12/20) that they
received a grant from Valley Water to update other GSI in Southgate.
Grant will pay for GrE staff for some of this work.
iv. Planting Day will be Saturday, April 11th—SWMOC encouraged to attend
l. Mentioned NVCAP and upgrades that are being planned for Boulware Park
Committee Member Comments and Announcements
No announcements – adjourned at 3:03 pm
Tentative Agenda Items for Future Meetings and Review Action Items
Staff will send out Survey Monkey to prioritize future agenda items.
Staff will check in with SWMOC ten (10) days prior to upcoming meetings to confirm quorum.
Storm Water Management Oversight Committee
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 13, 2020
To: Honorable Finance Committee of the Palo Alto City Council
From: Members of the Storm Drain Oversight Committee
Subject: Review of Fiscal Year 2019 Storm Drainage Fund Expenditures
As directed by the City Council, the Committee met to discuss the Fiscal Year 2019 Storm
Drainage (Stormwater Management) Fund expenditures on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Prior
to the meeting, Public Works staff provided informational materials about the approved 2017
ballot measure and the proposed budget for the Committee’s review. During the meeting, staff
presented information and answered questions from the Committee members.
We have reviewed the expenditures for Fiscal Year 2019 and compared it with the provisions of
the Storm Water Management Fee approved by Palo Alto property owners in 2017. We find that
the attached spreadsheet describing the expenditures for Fiscal Year 2019 fairly summarizes the
use of the revenue generated by the Storm Water Management Fee and that the expenditures are
compatible with the provisions of the ballot measure. The Committee observed that the available
funds for innovative green infrastructure were not fully expended. The Committee encourages
staff to adjust and promote the innovative programs to achieve the City’s goals for innovative
green infrastructure.
Attachment: Stormwater Management Program – Fiscal Year 2019 Actual Expenditures
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Fiscal Year 2019 Actual Expenditures
(Amounts in 1000s, as of February 2020)
Actual Expenses Adopted Budget Carry Forward Budget
FY2019 Budget
(incl. Carry Forward)Actual Expenses
Year 1 Year 2 from Year 2 Year 2
2018 2019 FY 2018 2019 2019
Revenue Collected 7,123 7,379 0 7,379 7,249
Fee Revenue 6,912 7,128 0 7,128 7,195
Interest Earnings 154 130 0 130 2
Development Fees & Violation Fines 57 120 0 120 53
Base Components 4,840 5,194 53 5,247 3,037
Base Program (Incl. Water Quality, Flood Control) 2,555 2,645 39 2,684 1,428
Storm Drainage Maintenance 1,338 1,599 14 1,613 1,350
Debt Service for Past Capital Project 947 949 0 949 259
Project & Infrastructure 5,324 4,299 2,097 6,396 2,079
Capital Improvements Program 4,398 2,200 1,001 3,201 1,058
Loma Verde Ave Trunk Line Improvements (#1/ SD-19000) 0 2,200 0 2,200 45
Matadero Creek Storm Water Pump Station (SD-13003) 4,359 0 1,001 1,001 1,013
Channing Ave / Lincoln (SD-11101) 39 0000
Recurring System Repair (SD-06101)400 1,412 1,048 2,460 462
Capital Program Engineering Support 158 182 0 182 182
Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI)366 380 49 429 376
GSI - CIP Design/Construction 330 330 330 330
GSI - Consulting Services 36 50 49 99 46
GSI - Other unassigned tasks 0 0 0 0
Innovative Project 2 125 0 125 1
Innovative Project - GSI consulting Services 0 100 0 100 0
Innovative Project - Rebates 2 25 0 25 1
Total Expenses 10,164 9,493 2,150 11,643 5,116
2/10/2020
Storm Water Management Oversight Committee
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 13, 2020
To: Honorable Finance Committee of the Palo Alto City Council
From: Members of the Storm Water Management Oversight Committee
Subject: Review of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Storm Drainage Fund Budget
As directed by the City Council, the Committee met to discuss the Fiscal Year 2021 proposed Storm
Drainage (Stormwater Management) Fund budget on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Prior to the meeting,
Public Works staff provided informational materials about the approved 2017 ballot measure and the
proposed budget for the Committee’s review. During the meeting, staff presented information and
answered questions from the Committee members.
We have reviewed the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021 and compared it with the provisions of
the Storm Water Management Fee approved by Palo Alto property owners in 2017. We find that the
attached spreadsheet describing the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021 fairly describes the
relationship between the budget and the ballot measure. Staff and the Committee concur that funding
generated by the Storm Water Management Fee will be applied solely to fund the capital improvement
projects, green stormwater infrastructure projects, innovative stormwater projects, enhanced
maintenance of storm drain system, and storm water quality protection programs specified for
implementation in the ballot measure in Fiscal Year 2021. Because funds available for innovative
projects are not being utilized fully, the Committee supports efforts by staff to continue to identify and
promote new projects that meet the goals associated with the ballot measure as soon as possible.
Attachment: Fiscal Year 2021 Proposed Budget
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Fiscal Year 2021 Proposed Budget
(Amounts in 1000s, as of May 2020)
Adopted
Budget
Adopted
Budget
Adopted
Budget Projection
Proposed
Budget
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 3 Year 4
2018 2019 2020 2020 2021
Revenue Collected 7,178 7,379 7,796 8,075 7,909
Fee Revenue 6,927 7,128 7,449 7,919 7,635
Interest Earnings 130 130 226 98 153
Development Fees & Violation Fines 121 120 121 58 121
Total Revenue 7,178 7,379 7,796 8,075 7,909
Base Components 5,209 5,194 5,003 5,044 5,470
Base Program (Incl. Water Quality, Flood Control)2,776 2,645 2,547 2,474 2,786
Storm Drainage Maintenance 1,486 1,599 1,507 1,621 1,735
Debt Service for Past Capital Project 947 949 949 949 949
Project & Infrastructure 1,063 3,299 3,566 3,845 2,510
Capital Improvements Program 0 2,200 2,502 2,533 1,866
Loma Verde Ave Trunk Line Improvements (#1/ SD-19000)2,200 2,090 2,073
Matadero Creek Storm Water Pump Station (SD-13003)14
Channing Ave / Lincoln (SD-11101)
West Bayshore Road Pump Station (#4/ SD-20000)206 242 167
Corporation Way System Upgrades and Pump Station (#2/ SD-21000)206 204 1,655
East Meadow Drive System Upgrades (#7/ SD-22000)
West Bayshore Road Trunk Line Improvements (#3/ SD-23000)44
Louis Road System Upgrades (#11/ SD-24000)
Recurring System Repair (SD-06101)400 412 424 754 0
Capital Program Engineering Support 158 182 135 164 139
Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI)380 380 380 333 380
GSI - CIP Design/Construction 330 330 340 0 250
GSI - Consulting Services 85 50 40 333 130
GSI - Other unassigned tasks 15 0
Innovative Project 125 125 125 61 125
Innovative Project - GSI Consulting Services & Outreach 0 100 100 58 100
Innovative Project - Rebates 125 25 25 3 25
Total Expenses 6,272 8,493 8,569 8,889 7,980
Net Impact 907 (1,114)(773)(814)(71)
5/7/2020
Ballot
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SD Master
Plan #
Project Names (Blue Ribbon Committee's
Recommended List Names)Priority Program Budget Book #Design Construction Notes
1 11 Loma Verde Ave Capacity Upgrade High Yes SD-19000 In-house FY 2021 1
2 1 Corporation Way & E Bayshore Road Pump Station
to Adobe Creek Highest Yes SD-21000 Outside consultant FY 2021-2023 2
3 3 W Bayshore Road to Adobe Creek Capacity Upgrade High Yes SD-23000 Outside consultant FY 2023-2024 2
4 4 W Bayshore Road Pump Station to Adobe Creek High Yes SD-20000 Outside consultant FY 2021-2023 2
5 5 E Charleston Rd & Adobe Crk Capacity Upgrades High In-house FY 2030 3
6 6 E Meadow Circle Connect to Adobe Creek Pump
Station High Yes SD-22000 In-house FY 2024 4
7 7 E Meadow Drive Capacity Upgrades High In-house FY 2029 3
8 8 Fabian Way Capacity Upgrades High In-house FY 2031 3
9 9 Hamilton Ave (Center-Rhodes) Capacity Upgrades High In-house FY 2027 3
10 12 Louis Rd (Embarcadero to Seale-Wooster Canal
Easement) Capacity Upgrades High In-house FY 2028 3
11 13 Louis Rd (Seale-Wooster Canal to Matadero Creek)
Capacity Upgrades High Yes SD-24000 In-house FY 2025 4
12 32 Colorado Pump Station Removal Low In-house FY 2032 3
13 15 Center Drive (Hamilton to Channing) Capacity
Upgrade Moderate In-house FY 2026 3
Notes:
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6 The Final EIR/EA and the Proposed Project for the Newell Road Bridge Replacement Project is schedule to go to the Architectural Review Board on May 7
for approval. If approved, this project will go to City Council in June 2020 for Certification of Final EIR and Project approval.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
STORM DRAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS LIST
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETING - MAY 2020
Ongoing projects - Solicitation for construction bids for the repair of Alma Street / Oregon Expressway Storm Drain Box Culvert Overpass project began on
April 23 and will end in May 15.
Ballot Measure projects 6 and 11, moved out a year due to limited funding.
Current tentative schedule based on available funds and assuming 1 project construction per a year. Project design will need to be done a year in advance.
Council to award the design contract on June 1 to Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Engineers.
Solicitation period was from March 24 - April 15. Seven bids were received, bids range from $1.9M to $4.1M. Council to award the construcion contract on
June 1 to Stoloski & Gonzalez Inc.
Stormwater Management Oversight Committee Meeting
May 13, 2020
Agenda
1.Approval of Minutes from 2/13/2020
2.Summarize Survey Monkey Results
3.FY 19 FY 21 Budget and Discussion
4.Update on Capital Improvement Project
5.Update on Grant Application and
Rinconada GSI Project; support letter
6.Presentation on Stormwater
Maintenance Program
7.Committee member announcement
Survey Monkey Results
Preliminary FY 2021 budget
•SWM Fee Revenue
•increase by CPI (~2.5%)
•+$186K
•from $7.45M to $7.64M
•Operating
•SCVURPPP –membership fee increase ($10K)
•Base program –increase (allocated charges)
•Maintenance –no change
•GSI & Innovative project –no change
•Capital
•Planned CIPs –CPI increase
•Adjusted for cost estimates
FY 2021 Proposed Budget
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GSI Preliminary Plan
FY 2018
Actuals
FY 2019
Actuals
FY 2020
Projection
FY 2021
Proposed
FY 2022
Projection
Green Stormwater Infrastructure 366 376 333 380 380
GSI -CIP Design/Construction 330 330 -250 110
GSI -Consulting Services 36 46 333 130 130
GSI -Other unassigned tasks ----140
Innovative Project 2 1 61 125 125
Innovative Project –GSI Consulting
Services --58 80 80
Innovative Project -Outreach ---20 20
Innovative Project -Rebates 2 1 3 25 25
Innovative Project -Other unassigned
tasks -----
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GSI Budget Plan
Item Details FY20 Est. FY21 Est.
GSI Plan
Implementation
•Engineering Spec. Document
•Maintenance & Monitoring Manual
•Establish performance metrics & baseline
•Further prioritization of GSI projects
•Future permit requirement compliance
$260K
(Year 1 -2)
$130K
(Year 3)
Funding Needs &
Strategy Analysis
•Determine funding opportunities and feasible
fit (e.g. state grants and loans, public/private
partnerships)
$58K --
GSI Outreach and
Education
•Promote Rebate Program and community-
wide benefits
•Develop outreach materials
•Create an outreach strategy and plan to
increase community support
$70K
(Year 1 -2)
$20K
Bioretention Area
Maintenance
•Support City Parks Department in maintaining
bioretention areas
•Begin to develop a trained workforce
--$80K
(Year 1)
Rebate Program •Partner with Valley Water to issue rebates for
rain barrels, cisterns, and rain gardens
$3K $25k
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Planned CIP Projects
Capital Improvements Program (13)FY 2020
Adopted
Budget
FY 2021
Proposed
SD System Replacement & Rehabilitation (SD-
06101)424 0[1]
Projects identified from Ballot 2,798 1,866
Loma Verde Ave Trunk Line Improvements (#1, SD-
19000)2,386
Corporation Way System Upgrades and Pump Station
(#2, SD-21000)206 1,655[2]
West Bayshore Road Pump Station
(#4, SD-20000)206 167[2]
West Bayshore Road Trunk Line Improvements (#3, SD-
23000)44[2]
Notes:
[1] Approx. $1.8 M of FY2020 Budget is proposed to be reappropriated into
FY2021 as part of the SD System Replacement & rehabilitation CIP budget
[2]Proposed budget for combined design contract of the CIP projects
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Planned CIP Projects
Capital Improvements Program
(13)
FY 2019
Adopted
Budget
FY 2020
Adopted
Budget
FY 2021
Proposed
FY 2022
Projection
FY 2023
Projection
FY 2024
Projection
FY 2025
Projection
SD System Replacement &
Rehabilitation (SD-06101)412 424 0*225 464 478 0
Projects identified from Ballot 2,200 2,798 1,866 2,063 1,534 1,275 1,645
Loma Verde Ave Trunk Line
Improvements (#1, SD-19000)2,200 2,386
Corporation Way System Upgrades and
Pump Station (#2, SD-21000)206 1,655 1,488
West Bayshore Road Pump Station
(#4, SD-20000)206 167 350 720
West Bayshore Road Trunk Line
Improvements (#3, SD-23000)44 814 1,000
East Meadow Drive System Upgrades
(#7, SD-22000)54 538
Louis Road System Upgrades
(#11, SD-24000)221 1,108
*To be funded through reappropriations from FY20
Stormwater Capital
Improvement Funds
Michel Jeremias, Senior Engineer
Rajeev Hada, Project Engineer
Vicki Thai, Engineer
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Storm Drain CIP
The Loma Verde Avenue Trunk Line
Improvement Project went out to bid
March 24, 2020 and the bid closed on
April 15, 2020.
Bids were received from 7 contractors.
The construction contract is scheduled
to be approved by Council on June 1,
2020.
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Storm Drain CIP
The contract with Schaaf & Wheeler for the design of Corporation Way System Upgrade and Pump Station, West Bayshore Road Pump Station and West Bayshore Pipe Upgrades projects is scheduled to go to Council on June 1, for approval.
Solicitation for the construction contract for the repair of Alma Street/Oregon Expressway Storm Drain Box Culvert Project was released on April 23, and this will end on May 15, 2020.
Certification of Final EIR for Newell Road Bridge Replacement Project is scheduled for June 2020.
Grant Application and
Rinconada GSI Project
Watershed Protection Group-Stormwater Compliance Program
Pam Boyle RodriguezIsabel Zacharczuk
EPA Water Quality Improvement Fund
Grant Application
•GSI measures in parking lots
•Additional green aspects: bike parking, refuse management,
tree shading, efficient lighting
•$350k cash match for Palo Alto (total grant=$1.6 million)
•Partnership with Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution
Prevention Program & City of Santa Clara
•Application due May 13th
•Grant awarded September
Potential Parking Lot Locations
Lot A
Lot H
Lot P
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Hopkins Avenue Project Location
Hopkins Avenue @ Rinconada Park
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Total
budget=$290K
Captures 31,323 sq.
ft. of non-
permeable street
and roof surface
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Street GSI Examples
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Stormwater
Maintenance
Jon Hospitalier –Assistant Director Public Works, Public
Services
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The Maintenance Program
•Calendar driven
program
•Three categories of
assigned
responsibilities
involving about 17
assigned tasks
Pipeline repairs
Hydro-flushing
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Winter Preparations
Hydro-flushing hot spots
Sandbag preparation
Storm pump station
cleaning and inspection
at San Francisquito
Pump Station
Embarcadero
Storm Pump
station
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Special Operations
Spill response emergencies Camera inspection of the pipeline
Minor levy repairs
Pump rehabilitation at
University Underpass
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Calendar of Planned Work
Operation Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Hydro flushing 12-24"
Outfall and flap gates
Tide gate clean off
Diversion cleaning Bryant/ Channing
Portable pump testing
Targeted Hydro flushing 24" mains or greater
Pump station wet well cleaning
CB inspections/ cleaning
Routine pipeline repairs
CB repairs
Flushing Hot Spots
Winter Storm Season
Public Services Division 2019