City of Arcata - California

City of Arcata

Storm Water Management Program

Last revised: 9/23/05

Staff Contact: Mark Andre, 707 822-8184 Deputy Director Environmental Services 736 F Street Arcata, AC. 95521 mandre@

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City of Arcata November 2005

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City of Arcata Storm Water Management Program

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents............................................................................................................................ 2

Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 6

Minimum Control Measures ......................................................................................................... 12

1.0 Public Education and Outreach......................................................................................... 12

1.1 Minimum Requirements ............................................................................................... 12 1.2 Best Management Practices .......................................................................................... 13 1.3 Measurable Goals.......................................................................................................... 14 1.4 Reporting....................................................................................................................... 15 2.0 Public Participation and Involvement............................................................................... 16

2.1 Minimum Requirements ............................................................................................... 16 2.2 Best Management Practices .......................................................................................... 17

2.2.1 Wetland and Creeks Committee role .................................................................... 17 2.2.2 Hold Regular Public Meetings.............................................................................. 17 2.2.3 Establish Regular Coordination Among Agencies ............................................... 17 2.2.4 Additional Measures ............................................................................................. 18 2.3 Measurable Goals.......................................................................................................... 19 2.4 Reporting....................................................................................................................... 20 3.0 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination ..................................................................... 20

3.1 Minimum Requirements ............................................................................................... 20 3.2 Best Management Practices .......................................................................................... 21

3.2.1 Storm Drain System Mapping .............................................................................. 21 3.2.2 Storm Water Ordinance ........................................................................................ 22 3.2.3 Education & Outreach........................................................................................... 24 3.2.4 Identification and Elimination of Illicit Discharge Sources ................................. 24 3.3 Measurable Goals.......................................................................................................... 29 3.4 Reporting....................................................................................................................... 30 4.0 Construction Site Runoff Control ..................................................................................... 31

4.1 Minimum Requirements ............................................................................................... 31 4.1.1 Program Development .......................................................................................... 31

4.2 Best Management Practices .......................................................................................... 32 4.2.1 Construction Site Enforcement, Inspections......................................................... 32 4.2.2 Discretionary Projects ?Conditions of Approval.................................................. 32 4.2.3 Staff Training ........................................................................................................ 33 4.2.4 Construction Workshops....................................................................................... 33 4.2.5 Measurable Goals.................................................................................................. 33

4.3 Reporting....................................................................................................................... 34 5.0 Post-Construction Runoff Control .................................................................................... 36

5.1 Minimum Requirements ............................................................................................... 36 5.1.1 Background ........................................................................................................... 37

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5.2 Best Management Practices .......................................................................................... 37 5.2.1 Update Land Use Regulations .............................................................................. 37 5.2.2 Flood Plain Administrator Project Plan Approval ................................................ 39 5.2.3 Staff Training ........................................................................................................ 39 5.2.4 Incentive Program for Innovative Site Design...................................................... 39 5.2.5 Monitor Discretionary Projects............................................................................. 40

5.3 Measurable Goals.......................................................................................................... 40 5.4 Reporting....................................................................................................................... 41 6.0 Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations ....................... 42

6.1 Minimum Requirements ............................................................................................... 43 6.2 Best Management Practices .......................................................................................... 43

6.2.1 Municipal Activities and Potential Pollutants....................................................... 43 6.2.2 Purchasing and Contracts...................................................................................... 45 6.2.3 Training by City Departments .............................................................................. 46 6.2.4 Street Sweeping/Sidewalks................................................................................... 46 6.2.5 Storm Drain Cleaning ........................................................................................... 46 6.2.6 Trash, Green Waste and Recycling....................................................................... 46 6.2.7 Landscaping, Parks, and Open Space Maintenance.............................................. 47 6.3 Measurable Goals.......................................................................................................... 48 6.4 Reporting....................................................................................................................... 49 Monitoring Progress and Reporting.............................................................................................. 50

7.0 Monitoring and Reporting Requirements ......................................................................... 50

8.0 DIVISION 2 ? REDUCTION OF STORMWATER POLLUTION ................................ 54

9.0 ARTICLE 1 ? GENERAL PROVISIONS ....................................................................... 54

9.1.1 ARTICLE 3 -- BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES........................................ 59 10.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1

11.0.................................................................................................................................................. 2

12.0 MATERIALS AND METHODS OF PERMISSIBLE PEST CONTROL FOR USE ON OR IN CITY OWNED, OPERATED OR MAINTAINED PROPERTY, BUILDINGS OR FACILITIES, INCLUDING SIDEWALK AREAS IN THE CITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY ............. 2

12.1 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT APPROACH................................................. 3 12.2 METHODS AND MATERIALS.................................................................................... 7 12.3 Animal Pest Control........................................................................................................ 7 12.4 Plant Pest Control ........................................................................................................... 7 13.0 METHODOLOGY FOR EDUCATING THE PUBLIC about pest control management on or in private property ................................................................................................................. 8

13.1 CONSUMERS ................................................................................................................ 8 13.2 RETAILERS ................................................................................................................... 9 13.3 SCHOOLS ...................................................................................................................... 9 13.4 JANITORS AND CLEANING SERVICES................................................................. 10 13.5 FARMS AND RANCHES............................................................................................ 10

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13.6 UTILITIES.................................................................................................................... 10 14.0 GUIDANCE ON PEST EXCLUSION TECHNIQUES................................................... 10

14.1 PEST EXCLUSION TECHNIQUES APPLICABLE TO NEW AND REMODEL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ............................................................................................... 10 14.2 PEST EXCLUSION TECHNIQUES APPLICABLE TO HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL SANITATION .............................................................................................. 12 15.0 SAFE USE AND STORAGE ........................................................................................... 13 16.0 PROPER DISPOSAL ....................................................................................................... 14 17.0................................................................................................................................................ 14 18.0 POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES............................................................................... 14 19.0 PERSONNEL ................................................................................................................... 14 20.0 RESOURCES ................................................................................................................... 15 21.0 SOURCES CITED............................................................................................................ 16 22.0................................................................................................................................................ 17 23.0 APPENDIX 1 - TITLE V - SANITATION & HEALTH................................................... 1 24.0 APPENDIX 2 ? TOXICITY CATEGORIES ..................................................................... 1 25.0 APPENDIX 3 - PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES ................................................................ 1 26.0.................................................................................................................................................. 1 27.0 APPENDIX 4 - MINIMUM RISK INERT INGREDIENTS (EPA List 4A)..................... 1 28.0 APPENDIX 5 ? DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS .............................................................. 1 29.0 APPENDIX 6 ? RETAILER INFORMATION ................................................................. 1 30.0 APPENDIX 7 ? POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES...................................................... 1 31.0 POLICY RC-5 AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ........................... 35

APPENDICES

Appendix A ? City of Arcata MS4 NPDES Storm Water Permit Application (N.O.I.). Appendix B ? City of Arcata Storm Water Ordinance Appendix C ? Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance Appendix D ? Draft Pesticide Control Plan Appendix E - Creeks Management Plan Appendix F - City of Arcata BMP Manual Adopted August 20, 2003 Appendix G- General Plan Policies Chapter 4, Environment and Resources 2001 Appendix H ? Measures to be Included in Review of City Land Use Policies and Design Guidelines Appendix J ? Map: Creek Sampling Locations City HSU MOU

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BMP CASQA CEQA EHS EIR EPA ES GIS IPM MCM MEP MS4 NOI POTW PW SWMP RWQCB SWPPP SWRCB

City of Arcata Storm Water Management Program

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Best Management Practice California Storm Water Quality Association California Environmental Quality Act Humboldt County Environmental Health Services Division Environmental Impact Report Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Services Department Geographic Information System Integrated Pest Management Minimum Control Measure Maximum Extent Practicable Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Notice of Intent Publicly Owned Treatment Works Public Works Department Storm Water Management Program Regional Water Quality Control Board Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan State Water Resources Control Board

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