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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 20, 2011 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 A. Roll Call by City Clerk An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday, September 20, 2011, commencing at 7:10 a.m. Present: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Katzakian, Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, and Mayor Johnson Absent: Council Member Nakanishi Also Present: City Manager Bartlam, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl B. Topic(s) B-1 Receive Information on the Draft Phase II Small MS4 Stormwater General Permit Update DPW) Compliance Engineer Kathryn Garcia provided a brief overview regarding the draft Phase II Small MS4 stormwater general permit update as set forth in the staff report. Susan Mora Loyko of WGR Southwest, Inc. provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the draft storm water permit. Specific topics of discussion included overview of storm water regulations, evolution of Lodi's storm water program, proposed mandates, challenges for Lodi, options, and agencies voicing concerns. In response to Council Member Hansen, Deputy Public Works Director Charlie Swimley stated the State Board is the parent agency to the various regional boards and their mandate authority is derived by their appointment and not through legislation. In response to Mayor Johnson, Ms. Loyko stated the current discussion involves the draft permit in its current form and the results for the City if it is implemented. In response to Council Member Hansen, Ms. Loyko stated the delays are primarily on the State side and the City will continue operating under the current permit until the new permit is issued. In response to Mayor Johnson, Mr. Swimley stated an example of potential hot spots in the City could be the Municipal Service Center and truck stops. Discussion ensued amongst the City Council regarding providing technical assistance and funding to businesses that may have eligible programs under the draft permit. In response to Mayor Johnson, Ms. Loyko stated the City already has its own public outreach system and the additional public outreach that is being mandated has not been defined. In response to Mayor Johnson and Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, Mr. Hood stated he will repost the news story link referenced in the presentation on the City's Facebook. In response to Council Member Hansen, Ms. Loyko provided an overview of the agencies and groups that are voicing their concerns regarding the costs associated with the draft permit for local agencies. Ms. Loyko stated there are always third party environmental groups that are involved with these types of efforts. Continued September 20, 2011 In response to Council Member Hansen and Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce, Ms. Loyko stated implementation of the permit starts in February 2012 and there is a 30 -day public comment period in October/November. In response to Council Member Hansen, Ms. Loyko and City Manager Bartlam confirmed that the cost estimate associated with the new draft permit is approximately an additional $1 million per year for the City, which does not include the cost to local businesses. In response to Council Member Hansen, Public Works Director Wally Sandelin stated there should be no significant impact to the new water treatment plant, which is fully compliant with the new development standards. C. Comments by Public on Non-Aaenda Items None. D. Adjournment No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 a.m. ATTEST: Randi Johl City Clerk N AGENDA ITEM 15*01 CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION • TM AGENDA TITLE: Receive Information on the Draft Phase II Small MS4 Stormwater General Permit Update MEETING DATE: September 20, 2011 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive information on the Draft Phase II Small MS4 Stormwater General Permit update. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The existing Phase II Small MS4 Stormwater General Permit (General Permit) was adopted by the State in April 2003 and expired in May 2008. Although the current General Permit expired, it remains in effect until a new General Permit is issued or it is rescinded by the State Water Board. On June 7, 2011, the State Water Board staff released the Draft Phase II Small MS4 Stormwater General Permit for public review and comment. The potential costs to comply with the Draft General Permit requirements are significant to businesses and municipalities. Comments on the Draft General Permit were received by the State Water Board until noon, September 8, 2011. It is expected that a second draft will be released for a 30 -day public comment period on October 2, 2011. WGR Southwest will make a presentation to the City Council regarding the Draft General Permit including the following: • Brief History of the Phase II MS4 Permit and Storm Water Management Program in Lodi • Proposed changes in the Draft Phase 11 MS4 Permit • Potential impacts to the City of Lodi's Stormwater budget and staffing requirements • What are the City's options? FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable. FUNDING: Not applicable. F. Wally n elfin Public Works Director Prepared by Kathryn Garcia, Compliance Engineer FWS/KMG/pmf cc: Deputy Public Works Director —Utilities APPROVED: Bartlam, City Manager K:\WP\Stormwater\CCMS4 Draft Permit shirtsleeve.doc 9/14/2011 City of Lodi Shirtsleeve Meeting Draft Storm Water Permit WGR Southwest, Inc. Susan Mora Loyko Compliance Specialist September 20, 2011 Draft Phase II Storm Water Permit Presentation Overview Storm Water Regulations Overview Lodi's Storm Water Program Proposed Mandates Challenges for Lodi Options Draft Phase II Storm Water Permit Overview of Storm Water Regulations Clean Water Act Federal, State and Regional Authority Phase I and II MS4 Permits Storm Water Management Program Public Outreach Public Participation Illicit Connection/Illegal Discharges Construction Municipal Operations Post Construction Draft Phase II Storm Water Permit Evolution of Lodi s Storm Water Program Existing Phase II IVIS4 General Permit issued on April 30, 2003. City of Lodi named as needing permit coverage. The City prepared its Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) in January 2003. The City revised its SWMP this year to update it and make it consistent with actual operations. The State Water Resources Control Board has proposed a draft renewal of the Phase II IVIS4 Permit . x � ,wrZ damhOSTORMWATER a • y_ � r COTS 'A:4" r Fox News Report which aired on August 17, 2011 Draft Phase II Storm Water Permit Proposed Mandates New ordinances Mandated City O&M assessments Enforcement Response Plan Spill Response Plan Pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer management Additional public outreach City funded financial incentives Community surveys Citizens advisory groups Community Based Social Marketing Draft Phase II Storm Water Permit Proposed Mandates Compliance inspections Commercial and Industrial Facilities Inventory and Assess all within the first year Annual Inspections Implementation and Retrofit of Stormwater BMPs Increased construction inspections All phases of construction required to be inspected Rain Event, Bi -weekly, and Monthly site inspections City -owned facilities Inventory and assess all facilities within two years Weekly, Quarterly, and Annual Inspections Mandated remediation Draft Phase II Storm Water Permit Proposed Mandates Watershed characterization studies Increased field screening monitoring Receiving water sampling and analytical Including Biological Assessment and Toxicity testing Annually calculate runoff, pollutant loads, and BMP removal efficiencies Extensive storm drain maintenance provision Annual monitoring of drainage structures Draft Phase II Storm Water Permit Challenges for Lodi Increased staffing - $200,000 Annual industrial/commercial inspections - $75,000 Receiving water monitoring - $100,000 Construction permit review certification - $50,000 Increased public education/outreach — $75,000 Increased cleaning of storm drains, lines, pump stations - $250,000 Develop a trash reduction program - $200,000 to $500,000 Draft Phase II Storm Water Permit Options Don't comply — (not an option) Become active in the Adoption Process Voice concerns to the State Educate and Collaborate Outreach to the Business Community Collaborate with other Agencies Prepare —Don't be in denial Comply with the new Draft Permit Draft Phase II Storm Water Permit Agencies Voicing Concerns Agencies voicing concern Over 80 Agencies request time extension Statewide Storm Water Coalition Delegation Letter 48 Agencies as signatories CAS QA Bi -Partisan Legislative Request to State Board Legislative request for time extension 15 Legislators as signatories Legislative request for cost benefit analysis of the draft Phase II Permit Letter expected to be sent to State Board this month Questions/Comments