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ILLICIT DISCHARGE CONTROL ACTIVITIES

ILLICIT DISCHARGE CONTROL ACTIVITIES

QUALITATIVE RESULTS

Municipality: City of Concord Permit Year: (2008/2009)

Introduction:

All City activities and residents have conformed to the requirements detailed in Chapter 86 - Stormwater Management and Grading and Erosion Control of the Municipal Code to control debris and sediments from entering the City’s stormwater system.

Concord staff, in their day-to-day activities of maintaining stormwater systems, constantly looks for sources of stormwater pollution. Public Works facilities in Concord are relatively young, compared with other cities. Most of the development and related storm drain infrastructure was constructed in the past 30 to 40 years. Attachment 339 to Concord’s FY 2006-07 Annual Report shows the City of Concord in 1930 before any development. The storm drainage system includes a total of 8,000 storm drain inlets. All 8,000 storm drain inlets were inspected and cleaned at least once during FY 2008-09. In addition, two miles of V-ditches and open channels, six miles of roadside ditches and watercourses, including inlets and culverts, were inspected and cleaned. Some of the parts of the stormwater drainage system that were inspected during our annual program were catch basins, storm drain inlets, flow control structures, creeks, lakes, ponds, and one trash rack.

City staff is trained to identify any irregularities in stormwater systems, and to find the source and correct the problem. Professional maintenance personnel perform a walking inspection of the entire stormwater system annually every fall. Attachment ID-19 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report shows maintenance personnel walking Holbrook Channel. Inspectors routinely looked for sources or evidence of illicit discharge; sometimes identified as having unusual color, cloudiness, or odor. Illicit discharge was also identified as discharge during dry weather when there should be no discharge in the system, or telltale marks, or discoloration on pavement and storm drain facilities. Inspectors looked for high sediment levels, missing components, and any other drainage problems. Most of the time, the only maintenance that needed to be done was the removal of excessive sediment.

Attachment MN-19 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report shows the Watershed Map used to illustrate to crews and the public the real and direct link between Concord's storm drain system, local creeks, the Delta, and the Bay.

City of Concord staff worked together this year to identify and correct a number of individual cases of illicit discharge. Some of these cases have already come to the attention of the Regional Board. In addition to the Regional Board, City staff worked closely with: local law enforcement authorities, the California Department of Fish and Game, the Contra Costa County Flood Control Agency, the Department of Toxic

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Substances, the Army Corps of Engineers, the California Coastal Commission, Contra Costa County Health Department, other cities in Contra Costa County, the University of California, and other public, private, and non-profit agencies.

Public Works Department staff clean all storm drain inlets annually and track storm drain inlets which require more frequent cleaning. As problem areas are identified, they are added to the list for increased monitoring and maintenance. All storm drain inlets are inspected and cleaned before the rainy season. In addition, known problem areas are inspected and cleaned after each major storm. Areas prone to problems are inspected more frequently. Crews use the annual checklists to inspect and maintain drainage facilities.

Concord receives monthly reports from Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials as was done in August 2008 and April 2009.

Public Works responded to a total of 261 incidents in FY 2008-09. This is an average of 21.75 incidents of illegal dumping or illicit discharge per month. This is an increase of 8.75% over last year when there were an average of 20 incidents per month. FY 2007-08 was already 7% over 18.75 incidents per month in FY 2006-07.

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In FY 2007-08, all manner of materials were illegally dumped into the public right-of-way. The category of items that occurred most frequently was furniture. These items accounted for 39.85 percent of all the items picked up. Crews picked up 104 pieces of furniture, including 61 mattresses (compared with 55 last year) and 54 couches

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(compared to 37 last year). Mattresses were again the most frequently picked up item all year. The second most common item was trash. Crews picked up 78 boxes, bags, and piles of trash dumped in the public right-of-way.

In FY 2008-09, crews picked up 104 pieces of furniture, including 55 Mattresses and 37 couches. Mattresses were the most frequent item picked up all year. The second most common category of items was trash. Crews picked up 59 boxes, bags, and piles of trash dumped in the public right-of-way.

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Figure 2 - Mattresses Dumped Illegally

Seven percent of the calls (20 incidents) were construction materials, including: lumber, sheetrock, gravel, nails, and shingles. Twenty-five of the items were major appliances; mostly refrigerators and freezers. There were also several washing machines and dryers.

A copy of the Illicit Discharge Phone Tree is included at Attachment MN-26 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report.

Maintenance personnel tracked disposal using truck weight tickets and invoices from Concord Disposal. The City’s Clean Water Program Manager was prepared to track any spill incidents and follow-up actions.

Under an agreement with the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, on behalf of the City of Concord, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) conducts spill investigations and responses for the City of

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Concord. Each year, the City of Concord Clean Water Program Manager selects a special emphasis inspection area, in consultation with inspectors from CCCSD, City of Concord Streets and Sewers Maintenance supervisors, Neighborhood Preservation specialists, staff from the City Attorney’s office, neighborhood liaison teams, experts from the Contra Costa Clean Water Program, and law enforcement personnel from the Concord Police Department. The area we wanted to focus on this year was that part of North Concord bounded on the East by Port Chicago Highway, on the West by Laura Alice Way and Nelson Avenue, on the North by Seal Creek Slough and on the South by Arnold Industrial Way. Many of the businesses in this area are industrial or auto service related businesses with a high potential for stormwater pollution. There may also be commercial activities in this area that have not been visited in past inspection cycles. Many of these industrial and commercial activities may involve hazardous chemicals. All of the activities are close to Seal Creek Slough where an illicit discharge could have serious consequences.

Many of these businesses may not have been looked at before. There is a mix of storage, industrial activity, auto dismantlers, printers, vehicle service facilities, laboratories, and offices. We concentrated on inspecting those facilities that house activities that might cause stormwater impacts, e.g. trash management, grease control, recycling, vehicle servicing, and generally anything outdoors. All of these facilities are close to Seal Creek Slough and the Delta, where an illicit discharge could have serious environmental consequences.

Our increased inspection and education in this geographic area reinforced the importance of pollution prevention with business managers and employees. Their implementation of Best Management Practices helped reduce pollution in stormwater run-off.

The City of Concord issued guidelines for charity car washing because car wash water might contain oil and grease, suspended solids, heavy metals, and organics, as well as pollutants from detergents. Oil and grease contain hydrocarbon compounds, some of which can injure or kill aquatic life, even at low concentrations. Six general safeguards were prescribed for use when washing vehicles: (a) Discharge wash water to a sanitary sewer where available; (b) Dispose of wash water to grassy (preferred) or dirt areas where it can soak into the ground or evaporate; (c) Keep a distance of at least 100 feet from any well head, if discharging to ground; (d) When washing is over an impervious area like pavement that drains to a storm sewer or dry well, place a temporary plug in the storm drain and pump the accumulated water to the nearest sanitary sewer system; (e) Minimize the amount of soaps and detergents used; (f) Do not discharge to storm sewers or surface waters. Using these Best Management Practices prevented pollutants from entering the storm drain, creek, Delta, and Bay. Staff distributed a car wash brochure this year targeting charity events. This brochure was distributed at all City of Concord offices and locations. In addition, staff developed specific instructions for use of the Concord car wash kit. This kit was issued free of charge to organizations in Concord. The kit contains material and tape to block off storm drains. It also has an

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electric pump, extension cords, and water hoses to send wash water to the sanitary sewer. It has cones for marking work areas, and water saving hose nozzles. Finally, staff compiled and distributed information on commercial car washes, both full-service and self-service, in Concord. This information was distributed in e-mails, newsletters, and on the web. Through the Contra Costa Water District, Concord was able to offer discount coupons to local commercial car washes.

Implementation & Evaluation:

Performance Standard 1

Goal: Prepare a written Illicit Discharge Control Plan (Plan) that demonstrates the agency’s commitment to conducting effective proactive and reactive investigation, tracking, and elimination of illicit discharges, and describes the level of effort for conducting these activities in the following FY.

POC: Jeff Roubal, Senior Administrative Analyst [email protected], (925) 671-3394

Date Started: 07/01/2008 Date Complete: 06/30/2009 Status: Complete

City of Concord spill response plans address proactive and reactive actions, as well as reporting requirements. A copy of Concord’s Illicit Discharge Control Plan is at Attachment ID-05 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report. A copy of Concord’s Annual Drainage System Maintenance Plan is at Attachment MN-07 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report. A copy of the Municipal Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is at Attachment MN-72 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report.

Proactive actions involved field screening for possible sources of illicit discharge. Public Works Department staff cleaned all storm drain inlets and tracked storm drain inlets which required more frequent cleaning. Attachment MN-68 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report shows the list used to proactively monitor catch basin zones. Attachment MN-67 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report shows a sample page from the annual catch basin cleaning program. There was a similar page for each drainage zone. As problem areas were identified, they were added to the list for increased monitoring and maintenance. All storm drain inlets were inspected and cleaned before the rainy season. In addition, known problem areas were inspected and cleaned after each major storm. Areas prone to problems were inspected more frequently. Attachment MN-69 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report shows a special list of catch basins that were inspected every time it rained. Crews use the annual checklists at Attachment MN-70 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report to inspect and maintain drainage facilities.

Crews were trained to react quickly to all spills, particularly those that could do environmental damage if a response were delayed, i.e.: large spills, spills of hazardous materials, spills reaching waterways or storm drains, and multi-jurisdictional spills. Spills were reported immediately to ensure that the environment was protected. Any with the potential to harm human health and the environment would have been reported immediately to Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials (HazMat). City of Concord crews responded to 261 calls in FY 2008-09. Attached is a complete list of these calls.

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Smaller spills were handled by Public Works, e.g. latex paint, household products, automotive fluids, and construction material. Attachment ID-01 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report is a Spill Response Flow Chart showing actions to be taken and notifications to be made in the case of a spill. This flow chart was distributed to maintenance supervisory personnel and used in crew training. Attachment MN-26 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report is an Illicit Discharge Phone Tree. Each section of Public Works had a copy of this phone tree, which readily identifies the agencies and individuals to be contacted in case of a spill.

Public Works staff tracked areas and sites inspected in the annual creek maintenance programs, in the annual catch basin cleaning program, and in the unscheduled cleaning done after major winter storms. Staff reported to California Fish and Game Department the amount of silt, vegetation, and man-made materials removed from the creeks. Any hazardous materials are consigned to Romic Environmental Technologies Corporation http://www.romic.com/ for transportation and disposal. The City’s Clean Water Program Manager tracked spill incidents and follow-up actions.

Attachment ID-01 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report has a copy of the Concord Spill Response Flow Chart. It describes, among other things, the role of each involved agency, spill response protocols and procedures, agency procedures including enforcement and follow-up. The form at Attachment ID-10 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report is used to record field observations and notifications. Attachment MN-26 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report is an Illicit Discharge Phone Tree used to ensure that the proper individuals and agencies are notified in the case of a spill.The form has information on agency contacts during normal working hours, after-hours, and on holidays.

Under an agreement with the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, on behalf of the City of Concord, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) conducts spill responses for the City of Concord. The agency responsibilities, performance, and goals are outlined in our agency agreement at Attachment IN-06 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report.

The City of Concord partnered with other public agencies and local merchants to offer point-of-sale literature for shoppers at Ace Hardware, Navlet’s Nursery and Garden Center, Orchard Supply Hardware, and Yardbirds. The literature described Integrated Pest Management techniques for home gardeners to reduce the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Attachment PE-185 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report shows a copy of a flyer describing the program.


Goal: Provide inspectors and appropriate staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct effective field investigations, with guidance from the Program and the Regional Board staff.



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Concord’s Illicit Discharge Control Plan contains detailed instruction on how, when, and where to conduct effective field investigations. A copy of the Illicit Discharge Control Plan is at Attachment ID-05 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report.

In addition, staff attended several different kinds of training. These workshops, meetings and training sessions were designed specifically for inspectors. Staff found the workshops were valuable. The City of Concord hosted a pre-rainy season Construction Inspection Workshop at the Centre Concord facility.

Inspectors from Central Contra Costa Sanitary District are trained both in house and in classes sponsored by the Contra Costa Clean Water Program. In house training focuses on standardization of reporting requirements, proper completion of forms, follow-up timeframes, and documentation requirements. Contra Costa Clean Water Program classes focus on common topics that are shared between all the cities and inspection agencies in the County.

Inspectors are trained to be familiar with a variety of guidelines, regulations, and checklists. All inspectors have been trained on Concord's Stormwater Management Ordinance. This ordinance includes a number of provisions related to inspection and enforcement: 1) Section 86-41 stipulates the inspectors' authority to inspect all facilities in Concord, with or without prior notification; 2) Sections 86-43 and 86-44 outline penalties that can be assessed for violations and; 3) Section 86-48 specifies civil actions that can be taken.


Goal: Develop or obtain accurate maps of the agency’s storm drain system, including major drain segments, reaches, and outfalls.



The City of Concord GIS Computer Database contains detailed maps of storm drain pipes, catch basins, and outfalls. The database contains information on pipe location and size. The database is updated as new facilitates are constructed or old facilities are replaced. The GIS Database has dozens of layers. One layer has creeks, channels, and flood plain maps; another layer has property lines, addresses, and parcel zoning. One layer has streets, roads, and right-of-ways. Still another layer has elevation contours. By combining these different layers, staff can rapidly produce maps of natural and man-made features that determine drainage patterns. Attachment MN-38 to

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Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report contains a map of the storm drainage system printed from this system. Attachment MN-36 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report contains a map of the entire street sweeping system printed from this GIS System. The entire drainage system is surveyed every year to identify new connections, structural problems, and illicit discharges.


Goal: Survey priority areas at least once per year.

POC: Bruce Good, Infrastructure Manager [email protected] , (925) 671-3045


All creeks, catch basins, pipes, and drainage areas were inspected in the fall, prior to October 31, to identify and correct problems. City crews looked for discoloration, unusual flows, staining, unusual smells, and milky discharges as indicators of possible illicit discharge.

Concord’s entire drainage system was surveyed to identify new connections, structural problems, and illicit discharges. Attachment ID-07 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report has a sample copy of Concord’s Dry Weather Inspection Program.

Concord held 17 Neighborhood Cleanups in 2007 and 21 in 2008. Nineteen Neighborhood Cleanups are planned for 2009. Cleanups assisted the following Neighborhood Partnerships, including thousands of homes:

Baldwin Park Cambridge Camera Circle Canterbury Village Carleton Clayton Valley Highlands Colony Park Concord Park Dana Estates Estates Frisbie Court Hillcrest Holbrook Meadow Homes Sunview Terrace Virginia Lane San Vincente

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These neighborhood cleanup events were staffed with volunteers from each neighborhood and with Concord city staff. The volunteers spread the word before each event by distributing flyers and by going door-to-door to talk one-on-one with neighbors. The volunteers also monitored each dumpster on cleanup day to keep out hazardous chemicals, tires, electronic equipment, used motor oil and other prohibited items. City staff provided a backhoe and backhoe operator to help safely handle large items like sofas and tree trunks. The backhoe operator also compacted the contents of the dumpsters down so they could be covered before transportation to the transfer station in Pittsburg.

There is more information on neighborhood partnerships online at: http://www.concordfirst.org/neighborhood.html.

Staff also attended meetings of the Hookston Station Community Working Group created to keep residents informed about groundwater contamination. Other attendees represented the Colony Park Neighborhood, Pleasant Hill Co-Housing, Mt. Diablo School District, the City of Pleasant Hill, Senator Torlakson, Supervisor DeSaulnier, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Parties responsible for remediation of groundwater contamination are Union Pacific Railroad Company, Daniel C. Helix, Mary Lou Helix, Elizabeth Young, John V. Hook, Steven Pucell, Nancy Ellicock, and the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency. The Regional Board ordered them to implement a comprehensive plan with five components. The first component is a trench filled with iron filings approximately 30 feet deep, 5 feet wide, and 300 feet long across the southern end of Len Hester Park. This “zero-valent iron permeable reactive barrier” would intercept and clean contaminated groundwater.

The second component is injection of approximately 30 tons of potassium permanganate into 150 wells at the source of the contamination. The third component is instillation of a vapor intrusion prevention system in homes that have high levels of vapor from the groundwater contamination. The fourth component is permanent removal of all private wells in the area of the plume. The final component is deed restrictions or ordinances to prevent installation of any new wells. The entire plan will cost an estimated $5 million to implement.


Goal: The Plan will include an evaluation of the illicit discharge inspection results from the previous year, and an assessment detailing which types of non-stormwater discharges were most prevalent. Adjust plan, as appropriate.



Typical calls to the City of Concord Public Works Department are to clean up items illegally dumped in the public right-of-way. Typical items include refrigerators, couches, household trash, building materials, tree trimmings, mattresses, washers/dryers, and broken glass. Residents report these items by telephone or internet. Public Works has crews to pick up material that is illegally dumped in our public right-of-way, but there

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have been times when crews or equipment were not available. There have also been times when people dumped items we couldn't handle with our crews and equipment.

To supplement our crews, Public Works negotiated a contract with Rapid Recycle in Pacheco to pick up refrigerators, couches, washers, TV's, air conditioners, and like items for $55 per item. Rapid Recycle picks up the item, usually the same day, and arranges for proper disposal. Attachments 259 and 260 to Concord's FY 2006-07 Annual Report describes the company and their services. Attachment IDCA19 to Concord’s FY 2007-08 Annual Report shows a sample invoice. Attachment IDCA20 to Concord’s FY 2007-09 Annual Report shows standard pricing for the general public. Attachment IDCA21 to Concord’s FY 2007-09 Annual Report shows a locally developed form used to request services. Concord’s website has more information about Rapid Recycle.

When an illegally dumped object is found or reported in our public right-of-way, Public Works dispatchers send a crew to take a look. If they can pick the item up, they do. If it is something they are unable to pick up, they radio the dispatcher to contact Rapid Recycle. We don't give Rapid Recycle anything that involves traffic control, liquid spills, potentially hazardous materials, or anything on private property or outside the Concord City limit.

This service with Rapid Recycle is funded by a grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board.

FY 2008-09 Crew Used

City Crew, 94

Debris Tech, 167

Figure 3 - Crew used Analysis

During FY 2008-09, One hundred sixty seven of the incidents were picked up by Rapid Recycle.

Concord has an aggressive program to pick up items and fluids illegally dumped or spilled in the public right-of-way. Calls to Public Works reporting illegal dumping are

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answered live from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, spills or illegal dumping can be reported 24-hours a day at 1-800-NO-DUMPING, or online at www.cccleanwater.org. Illegal dumping and spills are cleaned up the same day they are reported. Public Works responded to a total of 261 incidents in FY 2008-09 compared with 240 incidents in FY 2007-08. This is an average of 21.75 incidents of illegal dumping or illicit discharge per month.

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All manner of materials were illegally dumped into the public right-of-way. The category of items that occurred most frequently was furniture. These items accounted for almost 40 percent of all the items picked up. All told, crews picked up 104 couches, chairs, mattresses, desks, tables, and other furniture. The second most common category of

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items was trash. Crews picked up 78 boxes, bags, and piles of trash dumped in the public right-of-way. This trash accounted for almost one third all the incidents inFY 2008-09.

In FY 2008-09, trash counted for 28.89 percent of all incidents; 7.66 percent of the incidents (20 cases) were construction materials including lumber, sheetrock, gravel, nails, and shingles. Only 6.13 percent of the incidents (16 cases) were broken glass in the road. All of these incidents were the result of traffic accidents. Twenty-five (25) of the items were major appliances, mostly refrigerators and freezers. There were also several washing machines and dryers.

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Goal: Expand the illicit discharge inspection program to include medium or low priority field screening sites until the entire drainage area within the jurisdiction has been inspected once.



The entire drainage area was inspected in FY 2008-09. All 8,000 storm drain inlets were inspected and cleaned, in addition to two miles of V-ditches and open channels, and six miles of roadside ditches and watercourses including: inlets, culverts, and a trash rack. Attachment IDCA01 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report is part of a report from the City of Concord Performance Based Budgeting system showing objectives, tasks and performance indicators for the municipal drainage systems maintenance program. Some of the parts of the stormwater drainage system that were inspected in our annual program were catch basins, storm drain inlets, flow control structures, creeks, lakes, and ponds.

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All public storm drainage facilities, including inlets, V-ditches, open channels, and watercourses were inspected and cleaned as necessary. This represents a significant commitment to the proper maintenance of all drainage systems. In FY 2008-09, there were a total of 16,944 inspections and cleanings performed by Concord’s maintenance services personnel on the storm drainage system at a cost of $97,395 compared with $86,740, for 13,640 inspections and cleanings the year before.

We have received very positive reactions to the litter receptacles on Monument Boulevard. Using grant funds from the California Beverage Container and Litter Reduction Program, more litter receptacles were purchased this year to help reduce litter in the most impacted areas. Grant funds were used to have the receptacles emptied twice a week by Concord Disposal. Cleaning and graffiti removal is provided by Public Works staff. The receptacles are located at:

Date Installed Address Comment

11/07/2006 800 Oak Grove Road @ Treat Boulevard

11/07/20061201 Monument Boulevard @ bus stop across from Mohr Lane

11/07/20061500 Monument Boulevard @ Kragen Auto bus stop

11/07/20061545 Monument Boulevard Between Wendy's and Mora's Boots

11/07/20061661 Monument Boulevard @ Four Corners Liquor/McDonalds bus stop

11/07/20062050 Monument Boulevard @ Orchard Supply Hardware bus stop

04/03/20071290 Monument Boulevard @ The Trees Drive bus stop

04/03/20071301 Monument Boulevard North-west corner with Victory Lane bus stop

04/03/20071611 Monument Boulevard @ 7-11 bus stop near Lacey Lane

04/25/2007 1343 Detroit Avenue @ Sunshine Drive

04/25/2007 1360 Detroit Avenue@ the bus stop in front of the child care center

02/07/2008 1099 Reganti Drive @ bus stop on Monument Boulevard 02/07/2008 1140 Meadow Lane 3-Star Liquor bus stop02/07/2008 1193 Meadow Lane @ Gelbke Lane

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The City of Concord partnered with Kings Valley Elementary School, 4255 Clayton Road, to provide a trash can at the bus stop on the corner of Clayton Road and Denkinger Road in front of Kings Valley Elementary School. Litter abatement grant funds were used to purchase the trash can. Under an agreement with the City of Concord, Kings Valley Elementary School cares for the can, empties it, cleans it, and otherwise maintains it in perpetuity. A copy of the agreement is at Attachment IDCA15 and Attachment IDCA16 to Concord’s FY 2007-08 Annual Report.

Aerial View of King’s Valley Christian School (Green Arrow indicates the location of the new litter can).

All these new litter receptacles were part of a larger Public Works Program to reduce litter in Concord. This program also includes:

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Flyers and Educational Give Away Materials Articles in City News, City Talk, and the Contra Costa Times Booths at Music at Noon, Home and Garden Shows, etc. Light Pole Banners Announcements on Community Access Television Reminders at Creek Group and Neighborhood Meetings Annual Creek Cleanup Days

Grant funds were used to have the receptacles emptied twice a week by Concord Disposal. Any needed cleaning or graffiti removal has been completed by Public Works staff.

Attachments 175 and 176 to Concord’s FY 2006-07 Annual Report have sample handouts for two additional litter reduction programs.


Goal: Determine the appropriate frequency for repeat inspections of medium and low priority areas based on an investigation of the agency’s entire drainage area.



City crews inspected and cleaned as necessary every of the 8,000 storm drain inlets at least once in FY 2008-09. Many were inspected and cleaned multiple times based on historical knowledge of known problem areas.

Concord’s drainage system consists of:

Roadside ditches, swales, and curb leading into the catch basins 8,000 drain inlets/catch basins 98 concrete V-ditches at 64 locations 150 miles of pipe conveying the water into creeks Three major creeks: Galindo Creek, Mt Diablo Creek, Holbrook Channel

Heavy winter and spring storms required that crews repeatedly clean certain catch basins prone to sedimentation. All of the problematic drain inlets are inspected after each storm. Those requiring attention are cleaned before the next storm to capture accumulated material before it is washed downstream. Attachment MN-69 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report has a list of problem areas inspected and cleaned with every winter storm.

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Goal: Utilize electronic information where appropriate on significant storm drainage facilities, and screening points to track illicit discharges from neighboring jurisdictions which may enter the agency’s storm drain system.



There were several electronic spreadsheets and databases used to track the City of Concord’s Inspection Program.

Attachment MN-70 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report outlines our Annual Drainage Maintenance Program.

Attachment ID-07 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report has a sample printout from the Dry Weather Inspection Program.

Attachment MN-68 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report has a printout from the system used to track historical problem areas.

Attachment MN-69 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report has a copy of the database used to track catch basins inspected every time it rains.

Attachment MN-38 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report has a printout from Arc View of the entire storm drainage system using a GIS Database.

Attachment IDCA01 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report has a sample page from the Performance Based Budgeting (PBB) System used to track labor hours, contract costs, supplies, materials, and other costs involved in Concord’s drainage maintenance programs. PBB is also used to track the number of catch basins cleaned, cost per catch basin, and number of catch basins cleaned per labor hour.


Goal: Each agency will conduct field investigations, which include inspecting portions of the agency drainage system for potential sources of illicit discharges.



Concord’s entire drainage system was surveyed this year to identify new connections, structural problems, and illicit discharges. City of Concord maintenance crews were on

guard for indications of illicit discharge that are observable both during the course of daily drainage systems care and during annual drainage facility maintenance.

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Indications of illicit discharge could have been discoloration of drainage facilities, stains on pavement or landscaping, unusual water colors, unusual odors, oily sheen, milky discharge, or excessive sedimentation.

Concord used a proactive field screening program to detect possible sources of illicit discharge. Public Works Department staff cleaned all storm drain inlets and tracked storm drain inlets which require more frequent cleaning. Attachment MN-68 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report shows a list of the catch basin zones proactively monitored. Attachment MN-67 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report shows a sample page from the annual catch basin cleaning program. There is a similar page of known problem catch basins for each zone. As problem areas were identified, they were added to the list for increased monitoring and maintenance.

All storm drain facilities were inspected and cleaned before the rainy season.

Concord staff conducted an After-Hours Surveillance Program in FY 2007-08. Inspectors from Central Contra Costa Sanitary Service District patrolled known activity areas on nights and weekends to look for illicit discharges. Many activities like pressure washing typically occur in the early morning hours when nobody is around. It was thought that after-hours surveillance might catch these activities. Surveillance was conducted on July 15 (Attachment IDCA36 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report), August 3 (Attachment IDCA37 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report), and August 11 (Attachment IDCA38 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report). A complete report was given to the Contra Costa Clean Water Program Management Committee on October 17, 2007 (Attachment IDCA39 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report). The After-Hours Surveillance Program revealed five things:

1. More pressure washing, hosing down, and other outdoor cleaning occurred during this time.

2. Washing was generally done by business employees, rather than contractors.3. After-hours surveillance could provide leads to follow-up on later.4. No problems were observed in parking lot areas and garages.5. Restaurants did most of the washing.

Inspectors from Central Contra Costa Sanitary Service District also deployed remote sampling equipment to monitor for specific pollutants in the waste water stream. Attachment IDCA43 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report shows an automated sampler deployed in Concord to monitor possible mercury contamination from a dental office.

Concord sampled runoff from the Dog Park in Newhall Community Park. The runoff was tested by an independent laboratory for fecal coli forms. The samples were gathered in February 23, 2009 both upstream and downstream of the dog park as well as another location in Newhall Community Park and a location at the headwaters of one branch of Galindo Creek. Results show 16,000 MPN at the dog park and 13,000 MPN upstream of the dog park. Another location in Newhall Community Park tested at 6,000 MPN and a location at the headwaters of one branch of Galindo Creek showed 3,300 MPN. These results indicate that fecal coli forms are virtually the same upstream and downstream of the dog park. This is likely due to the large number of geese and other

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waterfowl in Newhall Community Park. The results also suggest a “background” of about 3,500 MPN would be the lowest reading to be found at any point on Galindo Creek.

Homeless CampsA significant and growing problem is that of homeless camps in and around creeks, bridges, and drainage facilities. In FY 2008-09, Concord City Crews picked up 16 major homeless camps – an average of four each quarter. The trend this year was for bigger camps. Some of the individual cleanups had more than 20 cubic yards of garbage to haul away. As the size of the camps increased so did the cost of cleanup. The City of

Concord spent ten thousand dollars on a contract with 1-800GOT-JUNK to pick up homeless camps and other trash discarded in the public right-of-way.

Concord City staff works with other agencies like Contra Costa County, which has developed a 10-year plan for ending homelessness County-wide which may include using part of the former Concord Naval Weapons Station. A count of homeless on January 29 showed the problem is getting worse.

Here are a few examples of cleanups done in FY 2008-09

Date LocationJuly 2008 Mayette Avenue @ May CourtJuly 2008 Detroit Avenue@ Oakmead DriveJuly 8, 2008 Clayton Road Traffic MedianOctober 16, 2008 Highway 242 OnrampNovember 17, 2008 2150 monument BoulevardJanuary 19, 2009 Behind Gill DriveJanuary 27, 2009 Commerce Avenue @ Concord Avenue

February 19, 2009 Willow Pass Road Bridge Over Walnut Creek ChannelFebruary 20, 2009 Fifteen separate CampsFebruary 24, 2009 Diamond Boulevard Bridge over Pine CreekFebruary 24, 2009 Various Locations along Walnut CreekFebruary 24, 2009 Willow Pass Road Bridge Over Walnut Creek Channel

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Figure 7 - Number of Homeless Camps Picked-up

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Date LocationFebruary 25, 2009 Walnut Creek ChannelMay 15, 2009 East Bay Regional Trails Olivera Road Under PassAugust 4, 2009 Iron Horse Trail Footbridge


Goal: Each agency will send at least one representative to Program Workshops to obtain additional training and share experiences with other agencies.



The City of Concord sent at least one representative to all Contra Costa Clean Water Program Workshops. Staff attended several different kinds of training in FY 2008-09. These workshops, meetings, and training sessions were designed specifically for inspectors and maintenance personnel. Staff found the workshops were valuable. The City of Concord hosted a Pre-Rainy Season Construction Inspection Workshop at the Centre Concord Facility. The workshop included speakers from a number of public agencies.

Contracted inspectors from Central Contra Costa Sanitary District were trained in-house by senior inspectors, supervisors, and outside agencies. Inspectors from Central Contra Costa Sanitary District were also trained in classes sponsored by the Contra Costa Clean Water Program. These classes are described in the Group Activities Section of the Contra Costa Clean Water Program Annual Report for FY 2008-09.

Inspectors were trained to be familiar with a variety of guidelines, regulations, and checklists. Attachment IN-01 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report contains Concord's most recent Stormwater Management Ordinance adopted on December 7, 2004. All inspectors have been trained on, and have a copy of, this ordinance. This ordinance includes three provisions written to enhance inspection and enforcement.

1. Section 86-41 stipulates the inspectors' authority to inspect all facilities in Concord, with or without prior notification.

2. Sections 86-43 and 86-44 outline penalties that can be assessed for violations.

3. Section 86-48 specifies civil actions that can be taken.

Additional training for inspectors was provided jointly under the auspices of the Contra Costa Clean Water Program.


Goal: If a discharge is traced to a residential source, inspectors will conduct or coordinate continued inspection and follow-up activities until compliance is achieved.

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Agency staff will meet with the responsible party to discuss methods of eliminating illicit discharge, disposal options, recycling, and discharge to the sanitary sewer. The agency will use appropriate enforcement procedures.



Spills that were traced to a source on private property were pursued aggressively. Neighborhood Preservation staff contacted the property owner to discuss methods of eliminating the illicit discharge, including disposal options, recycling, and possible discharge to the sanitary sewer as appropriate. Civil and criminal penalties could have been used if the property owner had failed to clean up the spill or take corrective action to preclude future spills.

City of Concord staff has spent a considerable amount of time developing protocols for draining potable water reservoirs belonging to Contra Costa Water District. One example was the draining of Powerline Reservoir in November 2007. Attachment IDCA34 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report, and Attachment IDCA35 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report, show maps of the topography and discharge path. Attachment IDCA33 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report is an aerial photograph of the affected area. Attachment IDCA40 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report shows the storm drainage system in the area of Powerline Reservoir. The reservoir was drained, repaired, and refilled with no environmental damage. Attachment IDCA42 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report shows a map of the Keller Kelok pressure test that, again, was drained, repaired, and refilled with no environmental damage. Attachment IDCA41 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report shows a Standard Operating Procedure developed by Contra Costa Water District and the City of Concord for conducting potable water draining operations.

Attachment IDCA44 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report has information on properly disposing of unwanted or expired medications. This information was sent to residents and businesses via e-mail, newsletters, and the City of Concord web page.

There were several planned discharges from potable water sources this year coordinated by staff at the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD). The Bailey Reservoir Discharge was on November 8, 2008:

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Bailey Reservoir Discharge Plan Bailey Reservoir Discharge Plan, Part 2 Bailey Reservoir Discharge Plan Figures 1-3 Bailey Reservoir Discharge Plan report to the Regional Board Bailey Reservoir Discharge Plan Table 1

The Clayton Valley Reservoir Discharge was on February 9, 2009:

Clayton Valley Reservoir Discharge Plan Clayton Valley Reservoir Discharge Plan, Figure 1 Clayton Valley Reservoir Discharge Plan, Figure 2 Clayton Valley Reservoir Discharge Plan, Drainage Map 1 Clayton Valley Reservoir Discharge Plan, Drainage Map 2 Clayton Valley Reservoir Discharge Plan, Storm Drain Map

The Pine Hollow Reservoir Discharge was on February 5, 2009:

Pine Hollow Reservoir Discharge Plan Pine Hollow Reservoir Discharge Plan, Figure 1 Pine Hollow Reservoir Discharge Plan, Figure 2

The Sand Quarry Reservoir Discharge was on February 2, 2009:

Sand Quarry Reservoir Discharge Plan Sand Quarry Reservoir Discharge Plan, Figure 1 Sand Quarry Reservoir Discharge Plan, Figure 2


Goal: Provide inspectors with sufficient authority to initiate enforcement procedures.



It was entirely up to each inspector to complete an inspection report any way he or she saw fit and to recommend follow up actions. The inspection reports clearly outlined his or her findings and recommendations, specifically whether there was an infraction or not under the City of Concord Stormwater Ordinance. A copy of Concord Municipal Code, Chapter 86, Stormwater Management and Discharge Control can be found online at:http://www.cityofconcord.org/citygov/municode/municodeindex.htm.

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http://www.cityofconcord.org/citygov/municode/municodeindex.htm


Paragraph 86-41 says in part: “Routine or scheduled inspections shall be based upon, as reasonable, a selection process as may be deemed necessary to carry out the intent of this article, including, but not limited to, random sampling or sampling in areas with evidence of stormwater contamination, evidence of the discharge of non-stormwater to the stormwater system, or similar activities. Inspections may also be conducted in conjunction with routine or scheduled inspections conducted by other public agencies or special districts, including but not limited to the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, County Environmental Health Department, the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District, or the Regional Water Quality Control Board.”


Goal: Develop criteria for initiating enforcement actions. The criteria will be developed in conjunction with the program to help ensure enforcement actions are conducted consistently throughout the county.

POC: Jeff Roubal, Senior Administration Analyst [email protected], (925) 671-3394


Prosecution depends on the circumstances leading to the spill, the severity of the spill, and the actions taken after the spill to minimize environmental damage. The general progression is to give a “Warning Notice” if there is the possibility of a spill, a “Notice of Violation” if there is an actual spill, and fines if the spill is not cleaned up properly or is repeated. While this is the normal progression, depending on the inspector's judgment, any of these, or even criminal prosecution, can be pursued immediately.

Attachment ND-32 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report contains a copy of a presentation explaining Concord’s Enforcement Response Plan. The presentation outlines six levels of enforcement:

1. Verbal Education2. Written Notice of Violation3. Stop Work4. Abatement5. Fine6. Civil/Criminal Prosecution


Goal: Inspectors investigate spill reports and/or complaints within their jurisdiction and record their activities.



A copy of Concord Municipal Code, Chapter 86, Stormwater Management and Discharge Control can be found online at:

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http://www.cityofconcord.org/citygov/municode/municodeindex.htm.

Paragraph 86-41 says in part: “As soon as any person in charge of the premises or responsible for emergency response for the premises has knowledge of any suspected, confirmed or unconfirmed release of non-stormwater discharge entering the City stormwater system, such person shall take all necessary steps to ensure the detection and containment and clean up of such release and shall notify the City of the occurrence by telephoning the Director. This notification requirement is in addition to and not in lieu of other required notifications.”

Calls to the Stormwater Program Manager are logged into an Access Database. Sample entries from this database are at Attachment IN-28 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report. Callers have questions about a variety of topics including starting new businesses, adding more customer services, recycling, surface cleaning, and landscaping.

Contra Costa County Health Department - Hazardous Materials Division responded to all incidents suspected of having hazardous materials.

Auto WreckersConcord staff spent a considerable amount of time looking at auto wrecking companies in North Concord this year based on an anonymous complaint received by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. A multi-jurisdictional effort involved Contra Costa County, Contra Costa Sheriff, Contra Costa Central Sanitary Services District, Contra Costa Clean Water Program, Contra Costa HazMat, Contra Costa Water District, Concord Police Department, and the Concord Clean Water Program. Attachment IDCA25 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report shows a map with the names and locations of the auto wreckers in North Concord. Attachment IDCA23 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report shows a letter sent by Contra Costa County to the auto wreckers on Forni Drive. Attachment IDCA26 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report has the names and addresses of all the businesses targeted in this letter.

Attachment IDCA27 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report shows a response from one of the businesses. Attachment IDCA24 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report shows results of an inspection specifically requested by Regional Board staff of Ro-Sal Auto Dismantlers. Attachment IDCA28 to Concord's FY 2007-08 Annual Report shows the storm drainage system in North Concord.


Goal: Inspectors are familiar with the existing spill response and clean-up programs that cover the agency’s jurisdiction, and coordinate illicit discharge program activities with these existing programs.

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http://www.cityofconcord.org/citygov/municode/municodeindex.htm



City of Concord crews and Central Contra Costa Sanitary District inspectors are familiar with the Spill & Illicit Discharge Response Flowchart at Attachment MN-28 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report and the Spill & Illicit Discharge Phone Tree at Attachment MN-26 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report. The Spill Response Flow Chart at Attachment MN-28 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report outlines responsibilities for each type of spill or incident.


Goal: Through internal communication and public education, encourage the use of “911” to report large or hazardous spills. If the use of the “911” is not appropriate, establish and publicize an alternative telephone number for reporting spills.



City of Concord staff reacts quickly to spills. To facilitate reporting and encourage citizens to take an active role in stormwater pollution prevention, there are seven different methods of communication that are available:

1. Individuals call directly to the Stormwater Program Manager

2. Individuals call Neighborhood Preservation

3. Individuals call Police Department Dispatch (911)

4. Individuals call the Mayor or City Hall

5. Individuals e-mail or write to someone at the City of Concord

6. Individuals call 1-800-NO DUMPING hotline

7. Individuals contact City crews in the field to report

In addition, City of Concord crews in the field are encouraged to report any problems they see while traveling around the City.

HotlinesThe City of Concord maintains a number of hotlines for immediate reporting of:

Abandoned Shopping Cart Hotline (671-5080) Building Inspection Hotline (671-3109) Creeks/Drainage Hotline (671-3050) Flooding Hotline (671-3050) Graffiti Hotline (671-3080)

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Neighborhood Preservation Hotline (671-3282) Concord Police Department (671-3333) Sewer Hotline (671-3099) Trees Hotline (671-3230)

There is also a City of Concord General Purpose Line at 671-3000. The Ombudsman who answers this line is specially trained to put the caller in touch with the appropriate department or staff person.

Code Enforcement staff responds the same day that the call or e-mail goes to Neighborhood Preservation. Code Enforcement staff uses a computerized database to record all investigations and track follow-up.

The Stormwater Manager handles calls received directly, to the Mayor, or to City Hall, the same day. The stormwater Manager also handles all the calls referred from 1-800-NO DUMPING.


Goal: Establish a mechanism for obtaining information about spill incidents so that source identification and follow-up actions can be conducted.



All cases of illegal dumping referred to Public Works are documented on a work order. The work order contains information on time, date, location, referring agency/individual, and corrective action. Cases referred to Central Contra Costa Sanitary District are documented on an inspection form. Again, the form includes time, date, location, referring agency/individual, and corrective action. Depending on the circumstances, the inspector will conduct enforcement action and follow-up. If fines or prosecution is warranted, the inspector will refer the case to the Clean Water Program Manager. Several cases were considered this year for civil administrative fines through the City Attorney, or in larger cases, through the County District Attorney.


Goal: Identify an appropriate role for participation in spill response drills, and ensure that adequate spill response supplies are available.



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Crews were trained to report spills immediately. The City held periodic disaster response exercises, including response to major accidents and spills. The City Emergency Operations Center and the Public Works Department Operations Center could be activated in less than one hour in case of a disaster. Crews were trained to respond quickly to all spills, particularly those that could do environmental damage if response is delayed: large spills, spills of hazardous materials, spills reaching waterways or storm drains, and multi-jurisdictional spills.

Any spills of hazardous chemicals or pathogens would be reported immediately to Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials (HazMat). Smaller spills would be handled by Public Works Department: latex paint, household products, automotive fluids, and construction material. Each section of Public Works had a copy of the phone tree, which readily identifies the agencies and individuals to be contacted in case of a spill. Any hazardous materials are consigned to Romic Environmental Technologies Corporation http://www.romic.com/ for transportation and disposal.

Concord also maintained several avenues for public input: 1) There were monthly neighborhood meetings with 24 organized neighborhood associations in Concord; 2) Concord continued to publicize and accept calls from the "1-800-NO DUMPING" hotline. Concord has updated it’s website at http://www.CityofConcord.org /Environment to include direct links to City staff responsible for responding to citizen tips.


Goal: Summarize field investigations, and enforcement and follow-up activities in the Annual Report.



Many cases of illicit discharge were investigated this year. In each case, the discharge was picked up and disposed of properly. In cases where a responsible party could be identified, that party was held accountable for the cleanup.

E-Waste is of concern because of the toxicity of some of the substances, if processed improperly. The toxicity is from lead, mercury, cadmium, and a number of other substances used in the equipment. A typical computer monitor may contain more than 6% lead by weight. Up to 38 separate chemicals are incorporated into E-Waste items. There have been concerted efforts in the past several years to keep electronic waste out of the landfills.

In September 2003, the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 was passed in California. As part of the state's extensive Recycling Program, this legislation reduced hazardous substances used in certain electronic products sold in California, collected an electronic waste recycling fee at the point of sale on certain products, distributed recovery and recycling payments to qualified entities covering the cost of electronic waste collection and recycling, and established environmentally preferred purchasing criteria for state agency purchases of certain electronic equipment. California's law is the first in the nation to require a fee of $6 to $10 on computers and televisions to be

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http://www.CityofConcord.org/

http://www.romic.com/

used to establish a statewide electronics recycling system. Because residential trash collection and landfills are no longer accepting E-Waste, it has become inconvenient and expensive to arrange disposal. The cost for disposing of a computer monitor or television typically starts at $25.

The City of Concord partnered with several agencies to advertise free electronics waste recycling events. E-Waste event advertisements ran on Concord’s Community Access Cable Television. E-Waste events collected computers, entertainment electronics, and mobile phones.


Goal: Document the number and types of spill incidents reported and responded to. (Agencies do not need to document or report automotive fluid spills.) This information is incorporated in the Annual Report submitted to the Regional Board.



City crews responded to 261 incidents in FY 2007-08.

Attached is a printout from the database showing all the incidents for FY 2007-08.

Attached is a chart that graphically depicts the number of incidents for each month.

Attached is a chart that shows the percent of each type of material dumped in FY 2007-08.

Attached is a graph that shows how many incidents there were of each type of material.


Goal: Consider implementing a pilot program of a computerized data management system for managing and tracking information collected during field investigations and follow-up activities. Information would be linked through a data management system to storm drain and area maps through a GIS or other system to improve coordination and efficiency of future activities.



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There are GIS layers that show streets and highways, property lines, addresses, zoning, creeks and channels, property owners, easements, elevation contours, and aerial photographs. A printout from the GIS system showing all the sweeping zones in Concord is at Attachment MN-36 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report. The City of Concord also has a GIS Database of the storm drainage system. The database shows the location of catch basins and pipes, the size of pipes, the type of pipes, the direction of flow, and other information. There are additional GIS layers that show streets and highways, property lines, addresses, zoning laws, creeks and channels, property owners, easements, elevation contours, and aerial photographs. A printout from the GIS system showing all the stormdrain facilities in Concord is at Attachment MN-38 to Concord's FY 2005-06 Annual Report.

Inspectors from Central Sanitary District have records on Concord businesses going back more than ten years. In an emergency, the inspector can review the files to get a general history for the location. Specifically, the inspector will read inspection reports and spill incident records to see what was identified as a problem in the past. Prepared with this information, the inspector can respond to an emergency in a more complete, knowledgeable manner.

After each incident, the inspector will prepare an inspection report. One copy of the report is left with the property owner. Another copy of the report will be filed at Contra Costa Central Sanitary Services. If a “Warning Notice” or “Notice of Violation” is issued, the inspector will fax a copy of the report to the Concord Stormwater Manager and schedule a follow-up visit. The inspector will update the computer records at Contra Costa Central Sanitary Services to reflect the most current status.

Modifications:

None.

FY 2009/2010 Goals:

Goals in the coming year depend primarily on provisions of the new Municipal Regional Permit to be issued this fall. Concord’s budget for Illicit Discharge Control Activities has been increased in anticipation of increased requirements.

Although nothing is known for certain, draft permit requirements developed over the last four years include new inspection and reporting formats, as well as, increased responsibility for the five counties and 77 cities included in the MRP. This new permit has been under development since before Concord’s NPDES permit expired in 2003. There has been several draft copies circulated over the years. On September 22, 2006 the Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association (BASMAA) submitted a proposed MRP endorsed by all 77 cities in the bay area.

There was a public hearing on the Tentative Order for our new Municipal Regional Permit the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board hearing on January 14, 2009. The City of Concord was represented by Mayor Laura Hoffmeister, Public Works Director Qamar Khan, and Clean Water Program Manager Jeff Roubal. Three things were clear:

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1. Contra Costa is a leader in Low Impact Development (LID). We need to expand on years of work and experience that have proven so successful – not charge off in a different direction again.

2. Proposed monitoring requirements would be too costly. 3. How can we reduce trash coming from municipal stormwater systems without

using too many resources on administration?

The biggest challenge to our Clean Water Program is long-term funding. As the chart below illustrates, Concord’s program relies increasingly on unpredictable general fund revenues.

Projected Revenue

$1,955 $1,957 $1,959 $1,961 $1,963 $1,965 $1,967 $1,969 $1,971

$618 $637 $656$1,077 $1,166 $1,258 $1,353 $1,450 $1,551

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Figure 7 - Stormwater Utility Assessment (SUA) Forecast

The expenses exceed Stormwater Utility Assessment (SUA) revenues more every year. This program cannot continue at the current level of effort without additional revenue. The Contra Costa Clean Water Program conducted a county-wide telephone survey of 500 property owners in May 2006, and a mail survey of 2100 households in September 2006 to assess the feasibility of a Proposition 218 ballot for increasing stormwater property tax assessments.

Results from the mail surveys were not encouraging. For a ballot to pass successfully, survey results should show that at least 50% of respondents would “definitely” support the initiative. Depending on the specific location, only 14.3% - 22.3% of residents said they would “definitely” support the initiative. The reasons for low support included: voter fatigue, the economy, and lack of name recognition.

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ILLICIT DISCHARGE CONTROL ACTIVITIES – QUANTITATIVE RESULTS

DescriptionIndustrial

AreasCommercial

AreasResidential

Areas Total

Field Screenings

Total number of field screening areas identified within the agency’s entire drainage area: 8,000

Total number of field screening areas identified in the Annual Illicit Discharge Control Plan: 8,000

Number of priority field screening areas inspected: 1

Number of medium and low priority areas inspected: 16,944

Number of illicit connections/illegal discharges eliminated. 261

Number of incidents that involved removal of the following materials:

Construction Materials/Debris 20

Sewage 0

Food Wastes 0

Oil, Paint, & Fluids 14

Broken Glass 16

Automotive Batteries

1

Furniture

104

Illegal Signs

1

Major Appliances

25

Trash/Rubbish

78

Computers, Televisions, Electronics

2

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DescriptionIndustrial

AreasCommercial

AreasResidential

Areas Total

Enforcement Activities

Number of Enforcement Actions Taken:

Written Corrective Measures 55

Notices to Comply

Stop Work Orders 28

Notices of Violation 28

Fines 1

Other

Number of Enforcement Referrals (e.g., to Code Enforcement, City or District Attorney, Other Agencies, Regional Board, etc.)

Education/Outreach Activities

Number of Illicit Discharge Control Education Materials Distributed 1,044

Number of Employees attending Illicit Discharge Control Training Workshops 5

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