Compliance with Stormwater Trash Reduction Requirements - Information and Discussion

This report provides an update on the City's compliance with the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit (MRP) 3.0's trash reduction requirements, specifically Provision C.10. The City has successfully achieved 100% compliance with all C.10 requirements by the July 1, 2025, deadline, meaning all trash is now prevented from entering the storm drain system and ultimately the San Francisco Bay.

Key Actions and Funding:

• Extensive Installation of Trash Capture Devices: The City has installed numerous devices, including 6 large Continuous Deflective Separation (CDS) units and 629 smaller devices in storm drain inlets, treating a total of 4,220 acres.
• Grant Funding: Significant efforts were made to secure external funding, including an $800,000 EPA grant for two CDS units and an educational outreach program for over 1,200 students. A cooperative agreement with Caltrans funded two additional CDS units, treating approximately 831 acres.
• Private Land Drainage Areas (PLDA): The City surveyed and verified 196 PLDAs, ensuring compliance through inspections and enforcement. Only one PLDA property required the installation of full trash capture devices.
• Educational Outreach: An EPA-funded program educated over 1,200 students on the impacts of trash on waterways and wildlife.

Fiscal Impact: Compliance activities are funded by the Stormwater Fund and have not impacted the General Fund. Grant funding has significantly offset costs. Businesses may incur costs for monitoring, trash pickup, or installing capture facilities.

Next Steps: Staff will continue maintenance of all installed trash capture devices and periodically inspect PLDA properties to ensure ongoing compliance.