Request for Proposals (RFP) Professional Consulting Services for: Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Plan. Proposals Due: Tuesday, July 3, 5:00 p.m.

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1 1 Request for Proposals (RFP) Professional Consulting Services for: Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Plan Proposals Due: Tuesday, July 3, 5:00 p.m. Attn: Azalea A. Mitch, P.E. Department of Public Works 701 Laurel Street Menlo Park, CA

2 2 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The City is seeking a qualified, competent and professional Consultant to develop the Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Plan (Plan) in accordance with Provision C.3.j. of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board s (Water Board) San Francisco Bay Region Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (MRP) Oder No. R , Permit No. CAS The Plan shall be completed by June 30, 2019 for approval by the City. BACKGROUND INFORMATION In 1991, the Water Board notified San Mateo County and all incorporated cities within the county of the requirement to submit an MRP application. As part of the permit process, all agencies were also required to implement a Storm Water Management Program with the intent of reducing the sources of pollution from storm water discharges that enter San Francisco Bay from urban and developing areas. The Water Board adopted the most current Countywide MRP in November 2015, which became effective on January 1, The new MRP incorporates provisions, including goals, tasks, schedules, and reporting requirements. The City is required to regulate pollutants in stormwater runoff per the requirements included in the MRP. As part MRP Provision C.3.j, the City must develop a Plan that demonstrates a shift from traditional gray storm drain infrastructure, which channels polluted runoff directly into San Francisco Bay) without treatment, to a more resilient and sustainable storm drain system comprised of green infrastructure (GI). GI is designed to capture, store and treat stormwater using specially designed landscape systems. The focus of Provision C.3.j is for the reduction of pollutants, specifically polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and mercury found in urban runoff. The implementation of PCB and mercury control measures included in the MRP aim to meet the wasteload allocations required by the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for the Bay. The City s Plan must therefore be designed to collectively achieve specific reductions in PCBs and mercury in stormwater runoff by 2020 and 2040, per Provisions C.11 and C.12 in the MRP. The City shall identify and prioritize opportunities in the public right-of-way where GI may be feasible to implement. Provision C.3.j also requires that the City prepare a framework or workplan describing the approach for the development of the Plan. The City s Council approved the workplan on May 23, 2017 (Attachment A). Per the MRP, the City must develop a Plan that includes the following elements: A tool that provides a mechanism to identify, prioritize, map and track potential, planned and completed GI projects; The development of a process for tracking completed projects and pollutant load reduction goals; The development of GI streetscapes and project guidelines and standard specifications; Adoption of planning documents to ensure the implementation of GI projects; The development of a workplan that outlines and ensures the implementation of GI; An evaluation of GI funding options; and Implementation of a public outreach effort. The City has been working closely with the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) through the San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program (SMCWPPP) on elements of the Plan. In 2016, SMCWPPP created a GI Subcommittee to the Stormwater Committee, which has focused on developing direction and technical advice on the GI requirements. As part of this effort, SMCWPPP has developed a series of technical memorandums that provide guidance on the GI requirements and Plan elements. In addition, C/CAG recently received a Caltrans Adaptation Planning Grant for the development of a San Mateo Countywide Sustainable Streets Master Plan. This effort will assist the City on meeting the Plan elements.

3 3 SCOPE OF WORK The Consultant shall develop the City s Plan using the workplan as a guide. Because SMCWPPP will continue to provide support on the development of key elements of the Plan, the Consultant shall work closely with City and SMCWPPP staff. In response to the RFP, the Consultant shall address the following specific items and tasks as included in the City s GI workplan: Task A Prioritization and Mapping of GI Potential and Planned Projects: Building upon SMCWPPP s Reasonable Assurance Analysis (RAA), San Mateo Countywide Stormwater Resources Plan (SRP) and planned San Mateo Countywide Sustainable Streets Master Plan, the Consultant shall identify, map and prioritize areas for potential and planned GI projects on both private land and within the public right-of-way. The consultant shall review and analyze the RAA results for the City and develop a phased GI implementation schedule as required by the MRP. In collaboration with SMCWPPP s efforts, the Consultant shall develop prioritization criteria and a guidance document for the City. Task B Develop Process for Tracking and Mapping Completed Projects: SMCWPPP will develop a web based tool for the use in tracking GI projects as part of their planned San Mateo Countywide Sustainable Streets Master Plan. The Consultant shall work with City and SMCWPPP staff in reviewing and updating the database. Task C Develop Overall GI Guidelines, Standard Specifications, and Design Details: The Consultant shall review SMCWPPP s San Mateo County Model Green Infrastructure Guidelines and Standards / Green Suite and revise and customize the documents for the City s use and implementation. The Consultant shall review the GI typical details developed by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and modify them for use within the City s infrastructure. The Consultant shall recommend additional details and develop a comprehensive set in AutoCAD for the City s use. Task D Develop Requirements for Design of Projects to Meet Hydromodification Sizing Requirements or Other Accepted Sizing Requirements: The Consultant shall integrate the recommendations from BASMAA into the Plan. Task E Planning Document Update, Summary of Updates, and Workplan for Future Plans: As part of the City s 2016 ConnectMenlo General Plan and M-2 Area Zoning Update, the City incorporated GI policies and programs in the Land Use and Circulation Elements. The Consultant shall review the City s GI policies and programs and SMCWPPP s recommendations for modifications (Attachment B). The Consultant shall develop a summary of the updates and assess whether additional modifications are required. The Consultant shall work with City Staff and the City Attorney. The Consultant shall develop a workplan that outlines and proposes an integrated approach that ensures the incorporation of GI measures in future plans. Task F Workplan for Completion of Prioritized Projects: Based on the findings from Task A, the Consultant shall create a workplan for the implementation of prioritized projects. Task G Evaluation of Funding Options: The Consultant shall integrate SMCWPP s Potential Funding Source Analysis and Recommendations study into the Plan, recommend additional options for consideration and prioritize the options. Task H Conduct Outreach and Education with Public, Staff and Elected Officials: The Consultant shall develop a Public Outreach Plan that incorporates SMCWPP s Five-Year Pubic Education and Outreach Strategic Plan and includes an outreach to City staff and elected officials. The Consultant shall conduct a workshop with City staff from the Community Development Department and the Public Works Engineering and Maintenance Divisions. In addition, the Consultant shall conduct a study session for the City Council to present the draft Plan.

4 4 Task I Plan: The Consultant shall develop the City s Plan, inclusive of Tasks A through H as noted above. The Plan shall be comprehensive and meet the MRP requirements. A draft Plan shall be submitted to City staff for review at the end of April The final Plan shall be completed by June 30, 2019 for approval by the City. DELIVERABLES The Consultant shall provide a technical memorandum for each of the Tasks included in the scope of work which shall become the chapters for the Plan. Each technical memorandum shall be submitted in draft form as it is completed for review by City Staff. The Consultant shall provide the materials in word format, GIS and other as applicable and shall submit the GI details in AutoCAD and pdf format. PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL The proposal must clearly demonstrate an understanding of the City s objectives. The proposal shall be brief, precise, and shall not include unnecessary promotional material. It shall be 15 pages maximum (excluding resumes and cost proposal) and organized as follows: 1. Transmittal Letter Introduce your firm, summarize general qualifications, and summarize specific approaches to completing the work. The cover letter shall be signed by an officer of the firm who is authorized to negotiate a contract with the City. 2. Work Plan Approach and Schedule Discuss your firm s understanding of the Scope of Work to be performed. Describe the method for management of overall project costs, quality assurance/quality control, and other issues critical to this project. 3. Team Experience Describe the qualifications and experience of the key personnel to be assigned to the project. Provide an organizational chart showing the inter-relation of all project team members, both City and Consultants. 4. References Provide at least three references (name, company, title, address, telephone number, ) for the key individuals on the project team. 5. Cost Proposal Provide separate cost estimates for each of the tasks included in the scope of work. Include a spreadsheet identifying personnel, job title, hourly rates, project responsibilities, and estimated time expected for each task and subtask. The hourly rate shall include labor, reporting, travel, technical supervision, equipment, taxes, insurance, and all other incidental charges. 6. Additional Information Other information may be included that will assist the City in the selection process. The Consultant shall submit an electronic pdf file of the full proposal no later than Tuesday, July 3 at 5:00 p.m. to: Attn: Azalea Mitch, City Engineer - aamitch@menlopark.org Department of Public Works 701 Laurel St. Menlo Park, CA 94025

5 5 After reviewing each proposal, the City will notify each Consultant in writing. The City reserves the right to complete the selection project without proceeding to an interview phase, and the City may choose to select a consultant based upon information supplied in the proposal. PROCESS SCHEDULE Issue RFQ Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Proposals Due Tuesday, July 3, 2018 Award contract Tuesday, July 17, 2018 POINT OF CONTACT FOR FUTURE CORRESPONDENCE Azalea Mitch, City Engineer aamitch@menlopark.org TERM OF CONTRACT The City intends to execute an eighteen (18) month contract. The Contract(s) will be awarded at the discretion of the Menlo Park City Council. The City of Menlo Park reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this request, to negotiate with any qualified source, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this RFP. Proposals and materials submitted will become the property of the City and will not be deemed confidential or proprietary. PAYMENTS The Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to the City s project manager. CONTRACTUAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS The Consultant will be required to sign the City s Standard Agreement for Services (attached Exhibit A). All work including data, documents, and other work products performed or prepared by the consultant and all sub-consultants shall be considered the property of the City. All proposals, once submitted to the City, become public record and may be released upon request.

6 6 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT SAMPLE City Manager s Office 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA tel Agreement #: AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF MENLO PARK AND FIRST PARTY THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into at Menlo Park, California, this day of,, by and between the CITY OF MENLO PARK, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "CITY," and FIRST PARTY, hereinafter referred to as FIRST PARTY. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, CITY desires to retain FIRST PARTY to provide certain professional services for CITY in connection with that certain project called: click here to enter text WHEREAS, FIRST PARTY is licensed to perform said services and desires to and does hereby undertake to perform said services. NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS, PROMISES AND CONDITIONS of each of the parties hereto, it is hereby agreed as follows: 1. SCOPE OF WORK In consideration of the payment by CITY to FIRST PARTY, as hereinafter provided, FIRST PARTY agrees to perform all the services as set forth in Exhibit "A," Scope of Services. 2. SCHEDULE FOR WORK FIRST PARTY's proposed schedule for the various services required pursuant to this agreement will be as set forth in Exhibit "A," Scope of Services. CITY will be kept informed as to the progress of work by written reports, to be submitted monthly or as otherwise required in Exhibit "A. Neither party shall hold the other responsible for damages or delay in performance caused by acts of God, strikes, lockouts, accidents or other events beyond the control of the other, or the other's employees and agents. FIRST PARTY shall commence work immediately upon receipt of a "Notice to Proceed" from CITY. The "Notice to Proceed" date shall be considered the "effective date" of the agreement, as used herein, except as otherwise specifically defined. FIRST PARTY shall complete all the work and deliver to CITY all project related files, records, and materials within one month after completion of all of FIRST PARTY's activities required under this agreement. 3. PROSECUTION OF WORK FIRST PARTY will employ a sufficient staff to prosecute the work diligently and continuously and will complete the work in accordance with the schedule of work approved by the CITY. (See Exhibit "A," Scope of Services).

7 7 4. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT A. CITY shall pay FIRST PARTY an all-inclusive fee that shall not exceed $enter amount as described in Exhibit "A," Scope of Services. This compensation shall be based on the rates described in Exhibit "A. All payments, including fixed hourly rates, shall be inclusive of all indirect and direct charges to the Project incurred by FIRST PARTY. The CITY reserves the right to withhold payment if the City determines that the quantity or quality of the work performed is unacceptable. B. FIRST PARTY's fee for the services as set forth herein shall be considered as full compensation for all indirect and direct personnel, materials, supplies and equipment, and services incurred by FIRST PARTY and used in carrying out or completing the work. C. Payments shall be monthly for the invoice amount or such other amount as approved by CITY. As each payment is due, the FIRST PARTY shall submit a statement describing the services performed to CITY. This statement shall include, at a minimum, the project title, agreement number, the title(s) of personnel performing work, hours spent, payment rate, and a listing of all reimbursable costs. CITY shall have the discretion to approve the invoice and the work completed statement. Payment shall be for the invoice amount or such other amount as approved by CITY. D. Payments are due upon receipt of written invoices. CITY shall have the right to receive, upon request, documentation substantiating charges billed to CITY. CITY shall have the right to perform an audit of the FIRST PARTY's relevant records pertaining to the charges. 5. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY F. FIRST PARTY, with regard to the work performed by it under this agreement shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, handicap, marital status or age in the retention of sub-consultants, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. G. FIRST PARTY shall take affirmative action to insure that employees and applicants for employment are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status or handicap. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training including apprenticeship. H. FIRST PARTY shall post in prominent places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause. I. FIRST PARTY shall state that all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status or handicap. J. FIRST PARTY shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and shall provide such reports as may be required to carry out the intent of this section. K. FIRST PARTY shall incorporate the foregoing requirements of this section in FIRST PARTY s agreement with all sub-consultants. 6. ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TRANSFER OF INTEREST B. FIRST PARTY shall not assign this agreement, and shall not transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment or novation), without prior written consent of the CITY thereto, provided, however, that claims for money due or to become due to the FIRST PARTY from the CITY under this agreement may be assigned to a bank, trust company, or other financial institution without such approval. Notice of an intended assignment or transfer shall be furnished promptly to the CITY. C. In the event there is a change of more than 30 percent of the stock ownership or ownership in FIRST PARTY from the date of this agreement is executed, then CITY shall be notified before the date of said change of stock ownership or interest and CITY shall have the right, in event of such change in stock ownership or interest, to terminate this agreement upon notice to FIRST PARTY. In the event CITY is not notified of any such change in stock ownership or interest, then upon knowledge of same, it shall be deemed that CITY has terminated this agreement.

8 8 7. INDEPENDENT WORK CONTROL It is expressly agreed that in the performance of the service necessary for compliance with this agreement, FIRST PARTY shall be and is an independent contractor and is not an agent or employee of CITY. FIRST PARTY has and shall retain the right to exercise full control and supervision of the services and full control over the employment, direction, compensation and discharge of all persons assisting FIRST PARTY in the performance of FIRST PARTY's services hereunder. FIRST PARTY shall be solely responsible for its own acts and those of its subordinates and employees. 8. CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS It is expressly understood that FIRST PARTY is licensed and skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the work agreed to be done by it under this agreement and CITY relies upon the skill of FIRST PARTY to do and perform said work in a skillful manner usual to the profession. The acceptance of FIRST PARTY's work by CITY does not operate as a release of FIRST PARTY from said understanding. 9. NOTICES All notices hereby required under this agreement shall be in writing and delivered in person or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid or by overnight courier service. Notices required to be given to CITY shall be addressed as follows: Department Head Department City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St. Menlo Park, CA xxxx Notices required to be given to FIRST PARTY shall be addressed as follows: Name Company Address City, State Zip Phone Provided that any party may change such address by notice, in writing, to the other party and thereafter notices shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. 10. HOLD HARMLESS The FIRST PARTY shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, its subsidiary agencies, their officers, agents, employees and servants from all claims, suits or actions that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the FIRST PARTY brought for, or on account of, injuries to or death of any person or damage to property resulting from the performance of any work required by this agreement by FIRST PARTY, its officers, agents, employees and servants. Nothing herein shall be construed to require the FIRST PARTY to defend, indemnify or hold harmless the CITY, its subsidiary agencies, their officers, agents, employees and servants against any responsibility to liability in contravention of Section of the California Civil Code.

9 9 11. INSURANCE A. FIRST PARTY shall not commence work under this agreement until all insurance required under this Section has been obtained and such insurance has been approved by the City, with certificates of insurance evidencing the required coverage. B. There shall be a contractual liability endorsement extending the FIRST PARTY's coverage to include the contractual liability assumed by the FIRST PARTY pursuant to this agreement. These certificates shall specify or be endorsed to provide that thirty (30) days' notice must be given, in writing, to the CITY, at the address shown in Section 9, of any pending cancellation of the policy. FIRST PARTY shall notify CITY of any pending change to the policy. All certificates shall be filed with the City. 1. Workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance: The FIRST PARTY shall have in effect during the entire life of this agreement workers' compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance providing full statutory coverage. In signing this agreement, the FIRST PARTY makes the following certification, required by Section of the California Labor Code: "I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of the Code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this agreement" (not required if the FIRST PARTY is a Sole Proprietor). 2. Liability insurance: The FIRST PARTY shall take out and maintain during the life of this agreement such Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability Insurance (Commercial General Liability Insurance) on an occurrence basis as shall protect it while performing work covered by this agreement from any and all claims for damages for bodily injury, including accidental death, as well as claims for property damage which may arise from the FIRST PARTY's operations under this agreement, whether such operations be by FIRST PARTY or by any sub-consultant or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them. The amounts of such insurance shall be not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and one million dollars ($1,000,000) in aggregate, or one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit bodily injury and property damage for each occurrence. FIRST PARTY shall provide the CITY with acceptable evidence of coverage, including a copy of all declarations of coverage exclusions. FIRST PARTY shall maintain Automobile Liability Insurance pursuant to this agreement in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for each accident combined single limit or not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for any one (1) person, and one million dollars ($1,000,000) for any one (1) accident, and Three Hundred Thousand Dollars, ($300,000) property damage. 3. Professional liability insurance: FIRST PARTY shall maintain a policy of professional liability insurance, protecting it against claims arising out of the negligent acts, errors, or omissions of FIRST PARTY pursuant to this agreement, in the amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per claim and in the aggregate. Said professional liability insurance is to be kept in force for not less than one (1) year after completion of services described herein. C. CITY and its subsidiary agencies, and their officers, agents, employees and servants shall be named as additional insured on any such policies of Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance, (but not for the Professional Liability and workers' compensation), which shall also contain a provision that the insurance afforded thereby to the CITY, its subsidiary agencies, and their officers, agents, employees, and servants shall be primary insurance to the full limits of liability of the policy, and that if the CITY, its subsidiary agencies and their officers and employees have other insurance against a loss covered by a policy, such other insurance shall be excess insurance only. D. In the event of the breach of any provision of this Section, or in the event any notice is received which indicates any required insurance coverage will be diminished or canceled, CITY, at its option, may, notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement to the contrary, immediately declare a material breach of this agreement and suspend all further work pursuant to this agreement. E. Before the execution of this agreement, any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by CITY.

10 PAYMENT OF PERMITS/LICENSES Contractor shall obtain any license, permit, or approval if necessary from any agency whatsoever for the work/services to be performed, at his/her own expense, before commencement of said work/services or forfeit any right to compensation under this agreement. 13. RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR SUB-CONSULTANTS AND/OR SUBCONTRACTORS Approval of or by CITY shall not constitute nor be deemed a release of responsibility and liability of FIRST PARTY or its sub-consultants and/or subcontractors for the accuracy and competency of the designs, working drawings, specifications or other documents and work, nor shall its approval be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility by CITY for any defect in the designs, working drawings, specifications or other documents prepared by FIRST PARTY or its sub-consultants and/or subcontractors. 14. OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT Work products of FIRST PARTY for this project, which are delivered under this agreement or which are developed, produced and paid for under this agreement, shall become the property of CITY. The reuse of FIRST PARTY s work products by City for purposes other than intended by this agreement shall be at no risk to FIRST PARTY. 15. REPRESENTATION OF WORK Any and all representations of FIRST PARTY, in connection with the work performed or the information supplied, shall not apply to any other project or site, except the project described in Exhibit "A" or as otherwise specified in Exhibit "A." 16. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT A. CITY may give thirty 30) days written notice to FIRST PARTY, terminating this agreement in whole or in part at any time, either for CITY's convenience or because of the failure of FIRST PARTY to fulfill its contractual obligations or because of FIRST PARTY's change of its assigned personnel on the project without prior CITY approval (. Upon receipt of such notice, FIRST PARTY shall: 1. Immediately discontinue all services affected (unless the notice directs otherwise); and 2. Deliver to the CITY all data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries, and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated or produced by FIRST PARTY in performing work under this agreement, whether completed or in process. B. If termination is for the convenience of CITY, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made, but no amount shall be allowed for anticipated profit on unperformed services. C. If the termination is due to the failure of FIRST PARTY to fulfill its agreement, CITY may take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by agreement or otherwise. In such case, FIRST PARTY shall be liable to CITY for any reasonable additional cost occasioned to the CITY thereby. D. If, after notice of termination for failure to fulfill agreement obligations, it is determined that FIRST PARTY had not so failed, the termination shall be deemed to have been effected for the convenience of the CITY. In such event, adjustment in the contract price shall be made as provided in Paragraph B of this Section. E. The rights and remedies of the CITY provided in this Section are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this agreement. F. Subject to the foregoing provisions, the CITY shall pay FIRST PARTY for services performed and expenses incurred through the termination date.

11 INSPECTION OF WORK It is FIRST PARTY's obligation to make the work product available for CITY's inspections and periodic reviews upon request by CITY. 18. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS It shall be the responsibility of FIRST PARTY to comply with all State and Federal Laws applicable to the work and services provided pursuant to this agreement, including but not limited to compliance with prevailing wage laws, if applicable. 19. BREACH OF AGREEMENT B. This agreement is governed by applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Any material deviation by FIRST PARTY for any reason from the requirements thereof, or from any other provision of this agreement, shall constitute a breach of this agreement and may be cause for termination at the election of the CITY. C. The CITY reserves the right to waive any and all breaches of this agreement, and any such waiver shall not be deemed a waiver of any previous or subsequent breaches. In the event the CITY chooses to waive a particular breach of this agreement, it may condition same on payment by FIRST PARTY of actual damages occasioned by such breach of agreement. 20. SEVERABILITY The provisions of this agreement are severable. If any portion of this agreement is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless amended or modified by the mutual consent of the parties. 21. CAPTIONS The captions of this agreement are for convenience and reference only and shall not define, explain, modify, limit, exemplify, or aid in the interpretation, construction, or meaning of any provisions of this agreement. 22. LITIGATION OR ARBITRATION In the event that suit or arbitration is brought to enforce the terms of this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to litigation costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. The Dispute Resolution provisions are set forth on Exhibit "B," Dispute Resolution attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. 23. RETENTION OF RECORDS Contractor shall maintain all required records for three years after the City makes final payment and all other pending matters are closed, and shall be subject to the examination and /or audit of the City, a federal agency, and the state of California. 24. TERM OF AGREEMENT This agreement shall remain in effect for the period of Select start date through Select end date unless extended, amended, or terminated in writing by CITY.

12 ENTIRE AGREEMENT This document constitutes the sole agreement of the parties hereto relating to said project and states the rights, duties, and obligations of each party as of the document's date. Any prior agreement, promises, negotiations, or representations between parties not expressly stated in this document are not binding. All modifications, amendments, or waivers of the terms of this agreement must be in writing and signed by the appropriate representatives of the parties to this agreement. 26. STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST Consultants, as defined by Section of the Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission, Title 2, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations, are required to file a Statement of Economic Interests with 30 days of approval of a contract services agreement with the City of its subdivisions, on an annual basis thereafter during the term of the contract, and within 30 days of completion of the contract. Based upon review of the Consultant s Scope of Work and determination by the City Manager, it is determined that Consultant Choose an item required to file a Statement of Economic Interest. A statement of Economic Interest shall be filed with the City Clerk s office no later than 30 days after the execution of the agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement on the day and year first above written. FOR FIRST PARTY: Signature Date Printed name Title Tax ID# APPROVED AS TO FORM: William L. McClure, City Attorney Date FOR CITY OF MENLO PARK: Signature Authority, Title Date ATTEST: Judi A. Herren, City Clerk Date

13 13 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES A1. SCOPE OF WORK FIRST PARTY agrees to provide consultant services for CITY s Department. In the event of any discrepancy between any of the terms of the FIRST PARTY s proposal and those of this agreement, the version most favorable to the CITY shall prevail. FIRST PARTY shall provide the following services: Provide general consultant services for projects as determined by the CITY. The detailed scope of work for each task the CITY assigns the consultant shall be referred to as Exhibit A -1, which will become part of this agreement. A notice to proceed will be issued separately for each separate scope of work agreed to between the CITY and FIRST PARTY. FIRST PARTY agrees to perform these services as directed by the CITY in accordance with the standards of its profession and CITY s satisfaction. A2. COMPENSATION CITY hereby agrees to pay FIRST PARTY at the rates to be negotiated between FIRST PARTY and CITY as detailed in Exhibit A-1. The actual charges shall be based upon (a) FIRST PARTY s standard hourly rate for various classifications of personnel; (b) all fees, salaries and expenses to be paid to engineers, consultants, independent contractors, or agents employed by FIRST PARTY; and shall (c) include reimbursement for mileage, courier and plan reproduction. The total fee for each separate Scope of Work agreed to between the CITY and FIRST PARTY shall not exceed the amount shown in Exhibit A-1. FIRST PARTY shall be paid within thirty (30) days after approval of billing for work completed and approved by the CITY. Invoices shall be submitted containing all information contained in Section A5 below. In no event shall FIRST PARTY be entitled to compensation for extra work unless an approved change order, or other written authorization describing the extra work and payment terms, has been executed by CITY before the commencement of the work. A3. SCHEDULE OF WORK FIRST PARTY S proposed schedule for the various services required will be set forth in Exhibit A-1. A4. CHANGES IN WORK -- EXTRA WORK In addition to services described in Section A1, the parties may from time to time agree in writing that FIRST PARTY, for additional compensation, shall perform additional services including but not limited to: Change in the services because of changes in scope of the work. Additional tasks not specified herein as required by the CITY. The CITY and FIRST PARTY shall agree in writing to any changes in compensation and/or changes in FIRST PARTY s services before the commencement of any work. If FIRST PARTY deems work he/she has been directed to perform is beyond the scope of this agreement and constitutes extra work, FIRST PARTY shall immediately inform the CITY in writing of the fact. The CITY shall make a determination as to whether such work is in fact beyond the scope of this agreement and constitutes extra work. In the event that the CITY determines that such work does constitute extra work, it shall provide compensation to the FIRST PARTY in accordance with an agreed cost that is fair and equitable. This cost will be mutually agreed upon by the CITY and FIRST PARTY. A supplemental agreement providing for such compensation for extra work shall be negotiated between the CITY and the FIRST PARTY. Such supplemental agreement shall be executed by the FIRST PARTY and may be approved by the City Manager upon recommendation of the Project Manager s title.

14 14 A5. BILLINGS FIRST PARTY s bills shall include the following information: A brief description of services performed, project title and the agreement number; the date the services were performed; the number of hours spent and by whom; the current contract amount; the current invoice amount; Except as specifically authorized by CITY, FIRST PARTY shall not bill CITY for duplicate services performed by more than one person. In no event shall FIRST PARTY submit any billing for an amount in excess of the maximum amount of compensation provided in Section A2. The expenses of any office, including furniture and equipment rental, supplies, salaries of employees, telephone calls, postage, advertising, and all other expenses incurred by FIRST PARTY in the performances of this agreement shall be incurred at the FIRST PARTY s discretion. Such expenses shall be FIRST PARTY s sole financial responsibility.

15 15 EXHIBIT B - DISPUTE RESOLUTION B1.0 All claims, disputes and other matters in question between the FIRST PARTY and CITY arising out of, or relating to, the contract documents or the breach thereof, shall be resolved as follows: B2.0 Mediation B2.1 The parties shall attempt in good faith first to mediate such dispute and use their best efforts to reach agreement on the matters in dispute. After a written demand for non-binding mediation, which shall specify in detail the facts of the dispute, and within ten (10) days from the date of delivery of the demand, the matter shall be submitted to a mutually agreeable mediator. The Mediator shall hear the matter and provide an informal opinion and advice, none of which shall be binding upon the parties, but is expected by the parties to help resolve the dispute. Said informal opinion and advice shall be submitted to the parties within twenty (20) days following written demand for mediation. The Mediator s fee shall be shared equally by the parties. If the dispute has not been resolved, the matter shall be submitted to arbitration in accordance with Paragraph B3.1. B3.0 Arbitration B3.1 Any dispute between the parties that is to be resolved by arbitration as provided in Paragraph B2.1 shall be settled and decided by arbitration conducted by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, as then in effect, except as provided below. Any such arbitration shall be held before three arbitrators who shall be selected by mutual agreement of the parties; if agreement is not reached on the selection of the arbitrators within fifteen (15) days, then such arbitrator(s) shall be appointed by the presiding Judge of the court of jurisdiction of the agreement. B3.2 The provisions of the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association shall apply and govern such arbitration, subject, however to the following: B3.3 Any demand for arbitration shall be writing and must be made within a reasonable time after the claim, dispute or other matter in question as arisen. In no event shall the demand for arbitration be made after the date that institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on such claim, dispute or other matter would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations. B3.4 The arbitrator or arbitrators appointed must be former or retired judges, or attorneys at law with last ten (10) years experience in construction litigation. B3.5 All proceedings involving the parties shall be reported by a certified shorthand court reporter, and written transcripts of the proceedings shall be prepared and made available to the parties. B3.6 The arbitrator or arbitrators must be made within and provide to the parties factual findings and the reasons on which the decisions of the arbitrator or arbitrators is based. B3.7 Final decision by the arbitrator or arbitrators must be made within ninety (90) days from the date of the arbitration proceedings are initiated. B3.8 The prevailing party shall be awarded reasonable attorneys fees, expert and non-expert witness costs and expenses, and other costs and expenses incurred in connection with the arbitration, unless the arbitrator or arbitrators for good cause determine otherwise. B3.9 Costs and fees of the arbitrator or arbitrators shall be borne by the non-prevailing party, unless the arbitrator or arbitrators for good cause determine otherwise. B3.10 The award or decision of the arbitrator or arbitrators, which may include equitable relief, shall be final, and judgment may be entered on it in accordance with applicable law in any court having jurisdiction over the matter.

16 ATTACHMENT A Public Works STAFF REPORT City Council Meeting Date: 5/23/2017 Staff Report Number: CC Consent Calendar: Adopt a resolution approving a workplan for the development of a Green Infrastructure Plan for Stormwater Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution (Attachment A) approving a workplan for the development of a Green Infrastructure (GI) Plan for Stormwater. Policy Issues The development of a GI Plan is consistent with the following goals and programs: Land Use Element Goal LU-7 and Program LU-7.1 : Goal LU-7: Promote the implementation and maintenance of sustainable development, facilities and services to meet the needs of Menlo Park's residents, businesses, workers, and visitors. Program LU-7.1 Green Infrastructure Plan: Develop a Green Infrastructure Plan that focuses on implementing City-wide projects that mitigate flooding and improve storm water quality. Circulation Element Goal CIRC-2 and Policy CIRC-2.10: Goal CIRC 2: Increase accessibility for and use of streets by pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders. Policy CIRC 2.10: Green Infrastructure. Maximize the potential to implement green infrastructure by: a) Reducing or removing administrative, physical, and funding barriers; b) Setting implementation priorities based on stormwater management needs, as well as the effectiveness of improvements and the ability to identify funding; and c) Taking advantage of opportunities such as grant funding, routine repaving or similar maintenance projects, funding associated with Priority Development Areas, public private partnerships, and other funding sources. Background The City is required to regulate pollutants in stormwater runoff per the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board s San Francisco Bay Region Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (MRP). As part of the MRP Provision C.3.j requirements, the City must develop a Green Infrastructure Plan for Stormwater (Plan) that demonstrates a shift from traditional gray storm drain infrastructure, which channels polluted runoff directly into San Francisco Bay (Bay) without treatment, to a more resilient and sustainable storm drain system comprised of green infrastructure. GI is designed to capture, store and treat stormwater using specially designed landscape systems. The focus of Provision C.3.j is for the reduction of pollutants, specifically polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and mercury found in urban runoff. The implementation of PCBs and mercury control measures included in the MRP aim to reduce the amount of pollutants in stormwater to meet the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA tel

17 Staff Report #: CC approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for the Bay. Provisions C.11 and C.12 in the MRP require that Permittees achieve specific reductions in PCBs and mercury found in stormwater runoff by 2020 and For San Mateo County Permittees, the load reduction requirement for PCBs is 370 grams per year, which must be achieved by June 30, 2020 (the end of the permit term). Of this reduction, 15 grams per year must be reduced through GI. For mercury, San Mateo County Permittees must achieve a load reduction of 6 grams per year by the end of the permit term, all of which must be achieved through GI. The City s Plan shall therefore be designed to collectively achieve these specific reductions in PCBs and mercury in stormwater runoff. To achieve the pollutant reduction targets, the Plan must do the following in compliance with the MRP: Include a mapping and prioritization mechanism to identify and prioritize both private and public green infrastructure project opportunities; Identify locations and timeframes for implementing green infrastructure, including numeric targets for retrofitting impervious areas to achieve mandated pollutant load reductions; Utilize a regionally consistent process for tracking and mapping completed projects to ensure progress towards meeting the pollutant load reduction targets; Include and/or reference design and construction guidelines and standard specifications and details for green infrastructure to guide and enable the completion of projects; Integrate with other planning efforts, including updating other relevant City plans policies, codes, and ordinances to incorporate green infrastructure for stormwater management to support the implementation of project opportunities; Evaluate long-term funding options, including for design, construction, and long-term operations and maintenance, from the City and other sources; Incorporate any necessary legal mechanisms to enable implementation of the plan and projects within and by the City and, Include public outreach on development and implementation of the plan. The Plan must be developed and submitted to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board in September of In advance of this deadline, each Permittee s governing body must approve a GI workplan for developing the Plan by June 30, Analysis The GI workplan provides the framework for the development of the Plan. C/CAG and its consultants have worked with its member agencies, including City staff, to develop model GI planning materials, including a template for the workplan. The City s workplan details the various activities necessary for creating a Plan compliant with the MRP requirements, and indicates which aspects will be undertaken by C/CAG and which must be done by the City. The workplan also includes the timeline for the completion of specific tasks to meet the Plan deadline as defined within the MRP. Throughout the development of the Plan, tasks will be reviewed by the GI Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), which consists of staff from the City and other San Mateo County Permittees. In FY , City Council approved a budget for the development of the workplan and Plan of $100,000. A request for an additional $100,000 is being made through the budget for FY The budget reflects the time and effort required by staff to develop the Plan and the estimated cost of consultant services to assist in the process. The workplan will be the basis for the scope of work to develop the Plan. As the City adopts the GI workplan and begins the development of the Plan, staff will identify and prioritize both private and public green infrastructure project opportunities. The implementation of GI will involve the retrofit of existing urbanized areas with systems designed to City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA tel

18 Staff Report #: CC capture, store and treat stormwater, such as permeable pavement, bio-retention systems, tree box filters and gravel wetlands. Examples of GI concepts are included as part of Attachment B. Opportunities for GI will be identified through projects in the public right-of-way and partnerships with private developers. GI retrofit opportunities in areas identified to have remnants of PCB and Hg contamination from past practices and activities will have a higher priority since the potential for treatment and pollutant removal will be higher. It is also important to note that the opportunity for the implementation of GI projects in the public right-ofway will arise through the need for transportation improvements. As a result, the development of the Plan will need to be consistent with the goals and objectives of the City s Transportation Master Plan. The City is currently in the process of awarding the contract to develop a Transportation Master Plan to the selected consultant. Included in the scope of work for the Transportation Plan is the incorporation of GI concepts and objectives into the transportation recommendations. Compliance with the pollutant load reduction requirements set in the MRP through GI will require the retrofit of the infrastructure in the public right-of-way, costs for which may be significant. For this reason, C/CAG and its consultants have been working with the City and the other San Mateo Permittees on estimating the pollutant load reductions from private sites. Under separate MPR requirements, new and redevelopment projects on private property have been mandated to incorporate GI and low impact development through on-site stormwater management since Projections of future development patterns will be used to estimate how much how much GI will be implemented on private sites. Once these estimates are known, projections of additional public GI that would be needed to meet the mandated pollutant load reductions will be developed. C/CAG anticipates initial estimates of public vs. private green infrastructure needs for both short- and longterm load reduction requirements will be available to its member agencies by the end of June. This information will inform the overall development of the City s Plan as well as those of other San Mateo County Permittees. In addition, these findings will impact discussions about the long-term implementation costs associated with GI. The costs and potential funding options will be discussed in future reports to the City Council. Provisions in the MRP include the incorporation of green infrastructure requirements in the City s planning documents to ensure implementation. In 2016, the City Council adopted the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements. Included as Program LU-7.1 is the development of a Green Infrastructure Plan to improve stormwater quality and mitigate flooding. Through the development of the Plan, staff will review and assess the need to update or amend pertinent planning documents to ensure that GI is incorporated Citywide. Updates on this effort will be provided to the City Council as the Plan is developed. Impact on City Resources In FY , City Council approved $100,000 in funding for the development of the GI workplan and Plan. It is estimated that the cost to develop the Plan over the next few years will amount to $200,000. The recommendation to approve an additional $100,000 from the General Capital Fund will be presented as part of the FY budget. As discussed earlier, the implementation of GI projects will require funding. Included in the workplan is the evaluation of funding sources. The San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program, which was created in partnership with C/CAG and the City, has a draft Potential Funding Source Analysis and Recommendations. This document will serve as the starting point for the identification of potential sources of funding for the implementation of GI projects. In addition, the scope of work developed as part of the GI workplan might include the consideration of establishing a nexus to support implementation of a stormwater infrastructure impact fee. City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA tel

19 Staff Report #: CC Environmental Review The City Council s adoption of the proposed resolution is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under guideline (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources). Public Notice Public Notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with the agenda items being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Attachments A. Resolution and Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan B. Examples of Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Projects and Concepts Report prepared by: Azalea Mitch, City Engineer Reviewed by: Justin Murphy, Public Works Director City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA tel

20 ATTACHMENT A RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENLO PARK APPROVING A WORKPLAN TO DEVELOP A GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN FOR STORMWATER IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISION C.3.J. OF THE MUNICIPAL REGIONAL PERMIT WHEREAS, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board s Municipal Regional Permit (MRP) regulates stormwater discharges from municipal storm drain systems throughout San Mateo County, including the City of Menlo Park; and WHEREAS, Provision C.3.j of the MRP requires each permittee to develop a Green Infrastructure Plan for Stormwater that demonstrates how permittees will gradually shift from traditional gray storm drain infrastructure which channels polluted runoff directly into receiving waters without treatment to a more resilient and sustainable storm drain system comprised of green infrastructure, which captures, stores and treats stormwater; and WHEREAS, the MRP also requires that Green Infrastructure Plans for Stormwater be collectively designed to achieve specific reductions in mercury and PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) within specific time horizons; and WHEREAS, all permittees under the MRP are required to approve by June 30, 2017 a workplan for developing a Green Infrastructure Plan for Stormwater; and WHEREAS, the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) has been working with its member agencies, including City of Menlo Park staff members, to develop model green infrastructure planning documents, including a model workplan; and WHEREAS, the attached workplan details the required tasks to develop a Green Infrastructure Plan for Stormwater compliant with MRP requirements, including those aspects that will be implemented by C/CAG and those by local agencies; and WHEREAS, the City of Menlo Park is committed to complying with requirements of the MRP; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Menlo Park to allocate sufficient resources to ensure timely development of a Green Infrastructure Plan for Stormwater in accordance with MRP requirements; BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED BY the City of Menlo Park approves the attached workplan for developing a Green Infrastructure Plan for Stormwater. I, PAMELA AGUILAR, City Clerk of the City of Menlo Park, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted at a meeting by said City Council on the 23 day of May, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of said City Council on this 23 day of May, PAMELA AGUILAR, CMC City Clerk

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23 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan Table of Contents I.0 Introduction... 3 II.0 Statement of Purpose... 3 III.0 Required Green Infrastructure Plan Elements... 4 A. Prioritization and Mapping of GI Potential and Planned Projects... 5 B. Develop Process for Tracking and Mapping Completed Projects... 8 C. Develop Overall GI Guidelines, Standard Specifications, and Design Details... 9 D. Develop Requirements for Design of Projects to Meet Hydromodification Sizing Requirements or Other Accepted Sizing Requirements E. Planning Document Update, Summary of Updates, and Workplan for Future Plans F. Workplan for Completion of Prioritized Projects G. Evaluation of Funding Options H. Adopt Other Policies, Ordinances, and/or Other Legal Mechanisms to Ensure Green Infrastructure Plan Implementation I. Conduct Outreach and Education with Public, Staff and Elected Officials J. Report on GI Planning Efforts May. 6, 17 2

24 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan I.0 Introduction The City is required to regulate pollutants in stormwater runoff per the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board s San Francisco Bay Region Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (MRP). As part of the MRP Provision C.3.j requirements, the City must develop a Green Infrastructure Plan (Plan) that demonstrates a shift from traditional gray storm drain infrastructure, which channels polluted runoff directly into San Francisco Bay (Bay) without treatment, to a more resilient and sustainable storm drain system comprised of green infrastructure. Green Infrastructure (GI) is designed to capture, store and treat stormwater using specially designed landscape systems. The focus of Provision C.3.j is for the reduction of pollutants, specifically polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and mercury found in urban runoff. The implementation of PCB and mercury control measures included in the MRP aim to meet the wasteload allocations required by the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for the Bay. The City s Plan must therefore be designed to collectively achieve specific reductions in PCBs and mercury in stormwater runoff by 2020 and 2040, per Provisions C.11 and C.12 in the MRP. The City shall identify and prioritize opportunities in the public right-of-way where GI may be feasible to implement. The following provides an annotated outline for the development of the Plan s Workplan. This Workplan will layout the specific tasks that need to be implemented in order for the City to complete the preparation of the various components of the Plan, and the timeline for their completion by the deadlines defined within the MRP. Per the MRP requirements, the Workplan and Plan must be approved and adopted by the City by June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2019, respectively. II.0 Statement of Purpose The Plan is intended to describe how the City will change, over time, infrastructure that directs runoff directly into storm drains and receiving waters to GI that slows runoff by dispersing it to vegetated areas, harvests and uses runoff, promotes infiltration and evapotranspiration, and uses bioretention and other GI practices to treat stormwater runoff. In addition, the introduction to Provision C.3.j states what the Plan must achieve the following: The Plan is intended to serve as an implementation guide and reporting tool during this and subsequent Permit terms to provide reasonable assurance that urban runoff TMDL wasteload allocations (e.g., for the San Francisco Bay mercury and PCBs TMDLs) will be met, and to set goals for reducing, over the long term, the adverse water quality impacts of urbanization and urban runoff on receiving waters. For this Permit term, the Plan is being required, in part, as an alternative to expanding the definition of Regulated Projects prescribed in Provision C.3.b to include all new and redevelopment projects that create or replace 5,000 square feet or more of impervious surface areas and road projects that just replace existing imperious surface area. It also provides a mechanism to establish and implement alternative or in-lieu compliance options May. 6, 17 3

25 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan for Regulated Projects and to account for and justify Special Projects in accordance with Provision C.3.e. The Plan shall also identify means and methods to prioritize particular areas and projects within each Permittee s jurisdiction, at appropriate geographic and time scales, for implementation of green infrastructure projects. Further, it shall include means and methods to track the area within each Permittee s jurisdiction that is treated by green infrastructure controls and the amount of directly connected impervious area. As appropriate, it shall incorporate plans required elsewhere within this Permit, and specifically plans required for the monitoring of and to ensure appropriate reductions in trash, PCBs, mercury, and other pollutants. III.0 Required Green Infrastructure Plan Elements Elements of the Plan will be developed with support from the San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program (SMCWPPP), which was created in partnership with the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) and the City. Throughout the development of the Plan, tasks will be reviewed by the GI Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and the City, along with the other San Mateo County Permittees. The Plan Elements are as follows: A. Prioritization and mapping of GI potential and planned projects B. Develop process for tracking and mapping completed projects C. Develop overall GI guidelines, standard specifications, and design details D. Develop requirements for design of projects to meet hydromodification sizing requirements or other accepted sizing requirements E. Planning document update, summary of updates, and workplan for future plans F. Workplan for completion of prioritized projects G. Evaluation of funding options H. Adopt other policies, ordinances, and/or other legal mechanisms to ensure Plan implementation I. Conduct outreach and education with public, staff, and elected officials J. Report on GI planning efforts The following sections provide a breakdown of the specific tasks proposed to develop the Plan and its elements. May. 6, 17 4

26 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan A. Prioritization and Mapping of GI Potential and Planned Projects This work covers three provisions for the GI Plan as defined in the MRP: Provision C.3.j.i.(2)(a): A mechanism (e.g., the San Francisco Estuary Institute s GreenPlanIT tool or another tool) to prioritize and map areas for potential and planned projects, both public and private, on a drainage-area-specific basis, for implementation over the following time schedules, which are consistent with the timeframes for assessing load reductions specified in the MRP Provisions C.11. and C.12. (i) By 2020; (ii) By 2030; and (iii) By The mechanism shall include criteria for prioritization (e.g. specific logistical constraints, water quality drivers (e.g. TMDLs), opportunities to treat runoff from private parcels in retrofitted street right-of-way) and outputs (e.g. maps, project lists) that can be incorporated into the Permittee s long-term planning and capital improvement processes. Provision C.3.j.i. (2)(b): Outputs from the mechanism described above, including, but not limited to, the prioritization criteria, maps, lists, and all other information, as appropriate. Individual project-specific reviews completed using these mechanisms are not required to be submitted with the Plan, but shall be made available upon request. Provision C.3.j.i. (2)(c): Targets for the amount of impervious surface, from public and private projects, within the Permittee s jurisdiction to be retrofitted over the following time schedules, which are consistent with the timeframes for assessing load reductions specified in Provisions C.11. and C.12. As part of the Workplan, a number of tasks associated with the development of this Plan Element have been identified. These are summarized in the table below. May. 6, 17 5

27 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan TABLE A Tasks for the Prioritization and Mapping of GI Potential and Planned Projects Tasks SMCWPPP Support Timeframe A.1 Work with SMCWPPP to develop GIS-based modeling tool for use in mapping, prioritizing, and phasing of potential and planned projects. A.1.1 Provide data for drafting of San Mateo County Stormwater Resources Plan (SRP). Prepare Draft SRP. Work began in the second half of FY A.1.2 A.1.3 Support SMCWPPP development of tool during preparation of the Reasonable Assurance Analysis (RAA) to address mercury and PCBs TMDL implementation. Begin using web-based GIS tool 1 for ongoing tracking of GI implementation and to support MRP annual reporting. Further develop tool through the RAA process. Support per member agency request. A.2 Develop prioritization criteria for GI project opportunities. Draft SRP review complete. Review data input and results of tool, end of Tool to be available in 2017 for on-going use. A.2.1 Review preliminary criteria established as part of the SRP. Prepare draft preliminary criteria. Review draft SRP, task completed first half of FY A.3 Develop mapping and associated database of GI project opportunities with information needed to A.3.1 A.3.1 perform a prioritization assessment of the opportunities. Review methodology for new and redevelopment land area, and possible refinements to public property and public streets potential for GI estimate A.3.2 Review revised estimate of new and redevelopment area, and draft any refinements to property and public streets potential Review refined mapping and database developed through the RAA, if needed. Develop methodology and initial land area Revise land use estimate Revise mapping and database, if needed. TAC review in December TAC review in February Initial refinement complete in Feb/March Potential additional refinement finalized by June A.4 Develop phasing plan for GI project opportunities consistent with timeframes of required Mercury and PCB load reductions, by 2020, by 2030, and by 2040; building from the work in identifying potential projects to achieve target load reductions and target amounts of impervious surface, from public and private projects, to be retrofitted over the same time schedule. A.4.1 Review volume/sediment capture goals to meet TMDL implementation milestones established through RAA. Draft capture goals. RAA finalized by end of June As currently planned, this tool would allow for viewing of mapping and data. This tool will be accessible via the internet, and will not require a local GIS platform for a Member Agency to view GIS layers. May. 6, 17 6

28 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan Tasks SMCWPPP Support Timeframe A.5 Define the methodology for integration of the GI project opportunities phasing plan into Permittee s long-term planning and capital improvement plans and processes. This should include projects that are intended to be implemented following the current permit term; those that are intended to be implemented to achieve the 2030 and 2040 load reduction targets. 2 A.5.1 Review draft model methodology. Prepare draft methodology. Review 1 st quarter FY A.5.2 Review and finalize model methodology. Refine methodology. Review and comment on final draft, early November Accept final model methodology, December A.6 Develop and integrate into GI Plan for adoption Begin 2nd quarter FY 17/18 and complete for inclusion in Annual Report submittal of September 30, The workplan for completion of prioritized projects, those to be completed by 2020, is included in section F below, related to Provision C.3.j.i.(2)(j) of the MRP. May. 6, 17 7

29 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan B. Develop Process for Tracking and Mapping Completed Projects This work covers needs of Provision C.3.j.i.(2)(d) of the MRP: A process for tracking and mapping completed projects, public and private, and making the information publically available. As part of the Workplan, a number of tasks associated with the development of this Plan Element have been identified. These are summarized in the table below. TABLE B Tasks for the Development of a Process for Tracking and Mapping Completed Projects Task SMCWPPP Support Timeframe B.1 Work with SMCWPPP through GI TAC to identify model methodology for mapping and finalizing database information for projects as they are completed. B.2 Identify Permittee-specific department/division responsibilities for mapping and finalizing database information as projects are completed. B.3 Permittees implement pilot period of mapping and database management. During this period the public portal of the webbased mapping and data tool will also be piloted. Develop publicly accessible element of web-based mapping and data tool. Support per member agency request. Support per member agency request. B.4 Peer and SMCWPPP review of pilot period mapping and database revisions. B.5 Refine web-based tool for use by member agencies. B.6 Permittees refine and Support per member agency implement tracking request. procedures, defined under Item A above, and SMCWPPP refines the public portal. July through mid-october December 2017 and February Mid-February thru mid-may Late May June Start FY and continue through permit term (December 31, 2020). May. 6, 17 8

30 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan C. Develop Overall GI Guidelines, Standard Specifications, and Design Details This work covers two provisions for the Plan as defined in the MRP: Provision C.3.j.i.(2)(e): General guidelines for overall streetscape, and project design and construction so that projects have a unified, complete design that implements the range of functions associated with the projects. The guidelines should call for the Permittee to coordinate, for example, street improvement projects so that related improvements are constructed simultaneously to minimize conflicts that may impact green infrastructure. Provision C.3.j.i.(2)(f): Standard specifications and, as appropriate, typical design details and related information necessary for the Permittee to incorporate green infrastructure into projects in its jurisdiction. As part of the Workplan, a number of tasks associated with the development of this Plan Element have been identified. These are summarized in the table below. May. 6, 17 9

31 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan TABLE C Tasks for the Development of GI guidelines, Standard Specifications, and Design Details Member Agency Task SMCWPPP Support Timeframe C.1 Work with SMCWPPP through GI TAC to develop model San Mateo countywide guidelines, standard specifications, and design details, the San Mateo County Model Green Infrastructure Guidelines and Standards, to implement the range of functions associated with projects, such as: street use for stormwater management and treatment; safe pedestrian travel; use as public space; for bicycle, transit, and vehicle movement; and as locations for urban forestry. These will also include identification of needs and model procedures for coordinated and consistent plan review of private projects, scoping and design for public projects, provisions for public/private C.1.1 C.1.2 C.1.3 C.1.4 C.1.5 C.1.6 implementation and maintenance agreements, and operations and maintenance. Review model guidelines and standards reference documents memorandum. Review proposed reorganization of model guidelines and standards approach. C1.3 Review revised scope and schedule for SMCWPPP preparation of model document Review draft samples of guidelines and standards sections and provide comments to SMCWPPP. C.1.5 Participate in GI TAC workshop to give direction on approach for full model guidelines and standards, refinements to approach, level of detail, etc. based on review sample guidelines and standards Review full TAC draft of model guidelines and standards and provide comments to SMCWPPP. Approve final comprehensive draft of the model guidelines and standards. Research reference documents, prepare memorandum. Prepare proposed approach. Prepare revised scope and schedule Prepare draft samples. Facilitate GI TAC Workshop Prepare draft model documents. August and September 2016 review of memorandum complete. Feedback at December 2016 TAC Meeting. January February February June C.1.7 Prepare final model November documents. C.2 Revise existing guidelines, standard specifications, design details, departmental procedures, etc. as needed given the implementation approach for specific Permittees. C.2.1 Use web-based platform, provided by Support per Novevember2017 thru SMCWPPP as jurisdiction resource for revising member agency February various guidelines and standards documents. 3 request. C.2.2 C.2.3 Provide feedback to SMCWPPP regarding utility of web-based resource platform. Finalize Permittee specific development of guidelines and standards; Permittees may choose to adopt the model guidelines and standards. Revise model documents, as needed. Support per member agency request. By end of February Start mid-may 2018 and finish approval/adoption by September 30, The concept is to make it a resource that would provide access to the model language documents and to also serve as a clearing house for documents that are prepared by Member Agencies. This would be similar to the 21 Elements: Housing Element Update Kit website (21elements.com) May. 6, 17 10

32 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan D. Develop Requirements for Design of Projects to Meet Hydromodification Sizing Requirements or Other Accepted Sizing Requirements This work covers needs of Provision C.3.j.i.(2)(g) of the MRP: projects be designed to meet the treatment and hydromodification sizing requirements in Provisions C.3.c. and C.3.d. For street projects not subject to Provision C.3.b.ii. (i.e., non- Regulated Projects), Permittees may collectively propose a single approach with their Green Infrastructure Plans for how to proceed should project constraints preclude fully meeting the C.3.d sizing requirements. As part of the Workplan, a number of tasks associated with the development of this Plan Element have been identified. These are summarized in the table below. TABLE D Tasks for the Development of Requirements for the Design of Projects to Meet Hydromodification Sizing Requirements or Other Accepted Sizing Requirements Member Agency Task SMCWPPP Support Timeframe D.1 Work through SMCWPPP and its GI TAC to coordinate with the BASMAA Development Committee s work on a single approach for how to proceed should project constraints preclude fully meeting the C.3.d sizing requirements. D.1.1 Review BASMAA draft recommendations on single approach, not related to hydromodification, through SMCWPPP GI TAC; provide comments to BASMAA and their consultant. Provide GI TAC with comments on BASMAA draft single approach. SMCWPPP review, est. April TAC review, est. D.1.2 D.1.3 Review BASMAA draft recommendations on single approach, related to hydromodification, through SMCWPPP GI TAC; provide comments to BASMAA and their consultant. Integrate final single approach from BASMAA into GI Plan. Provide GI TAC with comments on BASMAA draft single approach. Support per member agency request. May SMCWPPP review, est. mid- March thru April TAC review, est. May Begin in est. August May. 6, 17 11

33 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan E. Planning Document Update, Summary of Updates, and Workplan for Future Plans This work covers the needs of two provisions of the MRP: Provision C.3.j.i.(2)(h): A summary of the planning documents the Permittee has updated or otherwise modified to appropriately incorporate green infrastructure requirements Permittees are expected to complete these modifications as a part of completing the Green Infrastructure Plan, and by not later than the end of the permit term. Provision C.3.j.i.(2)(i): To the extent not addressed above [in (h)], a workplan identifying how the Permittee will ensure that green infrastructure and low impact development measures are appropriately included in future plans (e.g., new or amended versions of the kinds of plans listed above). Current Progress The City adopted the Open Space, Conservation, Noise and Safety Elements in May 21, As part of the Safety Policies and Implementing Programs Goal S1 - Assure a Safe Community, the Flood Control, Tsunami and Dam Safety Policies were developed. Policy S1.27 relates to stormwater pollution: S1.27 Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Requirements. Enforce stormwater pollution prevention practices and appropriate watershed management plans in the RWQCB general National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System requirements, the San Mateo County Water Pollution Prevention Program and the City s Stormwater Management Program. Revise, as necessary, City plans so they integrate water quality and watershed protection with water supply, flood control, habitat protection, groundwater recharge, and other sustainable development principles and policies. In 2014, the City began the ConnectMenlo General Plan and M-2 Area Zoning Update, a multiyear comprehensive process that represents a vision for a live/work/play environment in the M-2 Area while maintaining the character and values that the City has embraced. The General Plan serves as the City s comprehensive and long range guide to land use and infrastructure development in the City. On November 29, 2016, the City Council certified the ConnectMenlo Environmental Impact Report and approved the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements. The Land Use Element includes a regional land use framework for context, discusses the overall City s land use composition and defines the General Plan land use designations and goals, policies and programs. The General Plan Land Use Element reflects the existing pattern of land use in the City and embodies the community s vision and also encourages healthy and sustainable living, both economically and environmentally. The goals, policies and programs establish the City as a leader in sustainable development through conservation of resources. As part of this process, the City developed the following Land Use Element goal and program: May. 6, 17 12

34 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan GOAL LU-7: Promote the implementation and maintenance of sustainable development, facilities and services to meet the needs of Menlo Park's residents, businesses, workers, and visitors. Program LU-7.I Green Infrastructure Plan: Develop a Green Infrastructure Plan that focuses on implementing City-wide projects that mitigate flooding and improve storm water quality. The Circulation Element describes the City s vision for a transportation system that aims to meet a range of users and travel modes. The development of a GI program for the public right-of-way will therefore require the evaluation of opportunities associated with transportation improvement projects. As part of the General Plan update process, the City incorporated the following Circulation Element goal and program to facilitate the implementation of GI: Goal CIRC 2: Increase accessibility for and use of streets by pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders. Policy CIRC 2.10: Green Infrastructure. Maximize the potential to implement green infrastructure by: a) Reducing or removing administrative, physical, and funding barriers; b) Setting implementation priorities based on stormwater management needs, as well as the effectiveness of improvements and the ability to identify funding; and c) Taking advantage of opportunities such as grant funding, routine repaving or similar maintenance projects, funding associated with Priority Development Areas, public private partnerships, and other funding sources. While the City has already included the development of a GI Plan under its planning documents through the General Plan Update / Land Use and Circulation Elements, the need for another update or the incorporation of the GI Plan as a supplement to the General Plan will be evaluated. The tasks associated under this GI Element are summarized in the table below. May. 6, 17 13

35 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan TABLE E Tasks for the Planning Document Update, Summary of Updates, and Workplan for Future Plans Member Agency Task SMCWPPP Support Timeframe E.1 Work through SMCWPPP through the GI TAC to develop model planning document update E.1.1 E.1.2 E.1.3 language. Permittees provide existing planning documents to SMCWPPP for review. Review draft model plan update materials from SMCWPPP. Begin utilizing final model planning update materials to revise Permitteespecific documents; see below for further details. Document and review planning documents. Prepare model plan update report. Finalize model plan update report. Support per member agency request. E.2 Make modifications to Permittee-specific planning documents. E.2.1 E.2.2 E.2.3 Make needed modifications to planning documents that are currently being updated or created, for other purposes, during the preparation of development of model language, to the extent feasible. Draft modifications or updates to each existing planning document, needing this effort, to appropriately incorporate green infrastructure requirements. Take modified or updated planning documents through necessary public review and approval/adoption processes; see below related to future planning documents. Support per member agency request. Support per member agency request. Support per member agency request. Task complete. Begin review and comment December June Work of priority/in-progress plans can begin in January 2017 using draft model language and complete for inclusion in the GI Plan. 4 Start in June 2017 and complete with enough time to allow for public review and approval/adoption process. Begin in Fall 2017 (or sooner) and complete prior to end of the permit term (December 31, 2020). E.3 Develop a summary of planning documents that have been updated or modified to incorporate green infrastructure requirements and improvements. E.3.1 Draft summary of modifications made to planning documents as they move through the approval/adoption process, and integrate into Green Infrastructure Plan. Support per member agency request. Begin during or before FY and complete these modifications as a part of completing the Green Infrastructure Plan, and by not later than the end of the permit term. 5, 6 4 GI Plan is to be completed by June 30, 2019 and submitted as part of 2019 Annual Report by September 30, 2019, and the end of the permit term is December 31, Provision C.3.j.i.(2)(h) of the MRP, page GI Plan is to be completed by June 30, 2019 and submitted as part of 2019 Annual Report by September 30, 2019, and the end of the permit term is December 31, May. 6, 17 14

36 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan Member Agency Task SMCWPPP Support Timeframe E.4 Develop a workplan for on-going integration of language to incorporate green infrastructure requirements in future planning documents. E.4.1 Work with SMCWPPP through the GI TAC to develop model language for appropriate policies and/or procedures to ensure language is integrated into future documents. Develop Model Language. TAC review April E.4.2 E.4.3 E.4.4 Draft Permittee-specific policies and/or procedures. Take Permittee-specific policies and/or procedures through necessary public review and approval/adoption processes. Summarize Permittee-specific policies and/or procedures and their approval/adoption in Permittee s GI Plan. Support per member agency request. Support per member agency request. Support per member agency request. Start in June 2017 and complete with enough time to allow for public review and approval/adoption process. Begin in Fall 2017 (or sooner) and complete for inclusion in the GI Plan. 2 Begin in Fall 2017 (or sooner) and complete for inclusion in the GI Plan. 2 May. 6, 17 15

37 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan F. Workplan for Completion of Prioritized Projects This work covers needs of Provision C.3.j.i.(2)(j) of the MRP: A workplan to complete prioritized projects identified as part of a Provision C.3.e Alternative Compliance program or part of Provision C.3.j Early Implementation. This work is likely primarily an individual member agency effort. But potential for SMCWPPP technical support will be determined through further discussions with the Green Infrastructure TAC and as other GI Plan and MRP tasks are developed in greater detail; this might include development of a model workplan for implementation of prioritized projects. Specific to the Alternative Compliance provision, it is not clear at this point which, if any, member agencies will be utilizing an alternative compliance program. This will be determined as work continues on other tasks. As part of the Workplan, a number of tasks associated with the development of this Plan Element have been identified. These are summarized in the table below. TABLE F Tasks for the Development of a Workplan for the Completion of Prioritized Projects Member Agency Task SMCWPPP Support Timeframe F.1 Determine need for SMCWPPP support to member agencies for this task. F.1.1 Discussions at GI TAC regarding potential for support and definition of scope, if needed. Prepare for and facilitate GI TAC discussions. F.2 Preparation of Permittee-specific workplan to complete prioritized projects. F.2.1 Develop and integrate into GI Plan for adoption. To be determined. Discuss with TAC during April 2017 TAC Meeting. Begin during FY and complete for inclusion in the GI Plan. 7 7 GI Plan is to be completed by June 30, 2019 and submitted as part of 2019 Annual Report by September 30, 2019, and the end of the permit term is December 31, May. 6, 17 16

38 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan G. Evaluation of Funding Options This work covers needs of Provision C.3.j.i.(2)(k) of the MRP: An evaluation of prioritized project funding options, including, but not limited to: Alternative Compliance funds; grant monies, including transportation project grants from federal, State, and local agencies; existing Permittee resources; new tax or other levies; and other sources of funds. SMCWPPP has a draft Potential Funding Source Analysis and Recommendations study that can serve as a starting point for this work area. The scope of this effort will be developed through discussions with the GI TAC. This might include consideration of establishing a nexus to support implementation of a stormwater infrastructure impact fee. As part of the Workplan, a number of tasks associated with the development of this Plan Element have been identified. These are summarized in the table below. TABLE G Tasks for Evaluating Funding Options Member Agency Task SMCWPPP Support Timeframe G.1 Determine need for SMCWPPP support to member agencies for this task. G.1.1 Discussions with GI TAC regarding potential for support and definition of scope. Prepare for and facilitate GI TAC discussions. Discuss with TAC during February and May 2017 TAC Meetings. G.1.2 Begin efforts on this work item. To be determined. Begin during FY G.2 Preparation of Permittee-specific evaluation of funding options for inclusion in each Permittee s Green Infrastructure Plan. G.2.1 Develop and integrate into GI Plan for adoption. Support per member agency request. Begin during FY and complete for inclusion in the GI Plan. 8 8 GI Plan is to be completed by June 30, 2019 and submitted as part of 2019 Annual Report by September 30, 2019, and the end of the permit term is December 31, May. 6, 17 17

39 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan H. Adopt Other Policies, Ordinances, and/or Other Legal Mechanisms to Ensure Green Infrastructure Plan Implementation This work covers the needs of Provision C.3.j.i.(3) of the MRP: (3) Adopt policies, ordinances, and/or other appropriate legal mechanisms to ensure implementation of the Green Infrastructure Plan in accordance with the requirements of this provision. The extent of this work is undetermined at this point, as is the potential need for SMCWPPP support to member agencies. The scope of this effort will be developed through discussions with the GI TAC. As part of the Workplan, a number of tasks associated with the development of this Plan Element have been identified. These are summarized in the table below. TABLE H Tasks for the Adoption of Other Policies, Ordinances, and/or Other Legal Mechanisms to Ensure Plan Implementation Member Agency Task SMCWPPP Support Timeframe H.1 Determine need for SMCWPPP support to member agencies for this task. H.1.1 H.1.2 Discussions with GI TAC regarding potential for support and definition of scope. Begin implementing SMCWPPP support on this work item. Prepare for and facilitate GI TAC discussions. To be determined. Discuss with TAC during January 2017 and May 2017 TAC Meeting. During FY in coordination with development of draft model planning update materials. H.2 Preparation and adoption of Permittee-specific policies, ordinances, and/or other legal mechanisms to ensure Green Infrastructure Plan implementation. H2.1 Develop and integrate into GI Plan for adoption. Support per member agency request. Begin during FY and complete for inclusion in the GI Plan. 9 9 GI Plan is to be completed by June 30, 2019 and submitted as part of 2019 Annual Report by September 30, 2019, and the end of the permit term is December 31, May. 6, 17 18

40 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan I. Conduct Outreach and Education with Public, Staff and Elected Officials This work covers the needs of Provision C.3.j.i.(4) of the MRP: (4) Conduct outreach and education in accordance with the following: (a) Conduct public outreach on the requirements of this provision, including outreach coordinated with adoption or revision of standard specifications and planning documents, and with the initiation and planning of infrastructure projects. Such outreach shall include general outreach and targeted outreach to and training for professionals involved in infrastructure planning and design. (b) Train appropriate staff, including planning, engineering, public works maintenance, finance, fire/life safety, and management staff on the requirements of this provision and methods of implementation. (c) Educate appropriate Permittee elected officials (e.g., mayors, city council members, county supervisors, district board members) on the requirements of this provision and methods of implementation. SMCWPPP is working with their outreach consultant to develop a Five-Year Public Education and Outreach Strategic Plan that is currently in draft form. Elements of the draft public outreach plan are currently being implemented such as distribution of public information through social media, newsletters, and related public events and other efforts throughout the county, such as sea level rise planning. Training of member agency staff will occur through GI TAC meetings and working sessions, and likely additional workshops such as the June 13 th C.3 workshop. The scope of this training effort and education of elected officials will be further developed through discussions with the GI TAC. As part of the Workplan, a number of tasks associated with the development of this Plan Element have been identified. These are summarized in the table below. May. 6, 17 19

41 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan TABLE I Tasks for Conducting Outreach and Education with Public, Staff and Elected Officials Member Agency Task SMCWPPP Support Timeframe I.1 I.1 Conduct public outreach through the efforts being defined in the Five-Year Public Education and Outreach Strategic Plan. I.1.1 Review and finalize the Five-Year Public Prepare draft and final FY 17/18. Education and Outreach Strategic Plan. strategic plan. I.1.2 Implement the Five-Year Public Education and Outreach Strategic Plan as a coordinated SMCWPPP and member agency effort. On-going support of member agency efforts. Implementation of countywide efforts. Currently and throughout the permit period. I.2 Determine scope of SMCWPPP efforts in supporting training of member agency staff, and I.2.1 I.2.2 implement support. Discussions with GI TAC regarding potential for support and definition of scope. Implement support of training of member agency staff. Prepare for and facilitate GI TAC discussions. On-going support of member agency efforts. Implementation of countywide efforts. Discuss with TAC during May 2017 TAC Meetings. FY I.3 Determine scope of SMCWPPP efforts in supporting educating member agency elected officials, and implement support. I.3.1 Discussions with GI TAC regarding potential for support and definition of scope. Prepare for and facilitate GI TAC Discuss with TAC during May 2017 TAC I.3.2 Implement support of education of member agency elected officials. discussions. On-going support of member agency efforts. Implementation of countywide efforts. Meetings. Begin in 4 th quarter of FY May. 6, 17 20

42 Green Infrastructure Plan Workplan J. Report on GI Planning Efforts This work covers the needs of Provision C.3.j.i.(5) of the MRP: (5) Report on Green Infrastructure Planning; and several other provisions and related GIP Workplan elements discussed earlier in this outline. As part of the Workplan, a number of tasks associated with the development of this Plan Element have been identified. These are summarized in the table below. TABLE J Tasks for Reporting on GI Planning Efforts Member Agency Task J.1 Each Permittee shall submit documentation in the 2017 Annual Report that its framework or workplan for development of its Green Infrastructure Plan was approved by its governing body, mayor, city manager, or county manager. J.2 Each Permittee shall submit its completed Green Infrastructure Plan with the 2019 Annual Report. J.3 Each Permittee shall submit documentation of its legal mechanisms to ensure implementation of its Green Infrastructure Plan with the 2019 Annual Report. [related to Provision C.3.j.i.(3), see section H above.] J.4 Each Permittee shall submit a summary of its outreach and education efforts in each Annual Report. SMCWPPP Support Support per member agency request. Support per member agency request. Support per member agency request. Support per member agency request. Timeframe Complete GIP Workplans by June 30, 2017 and submit as part of 2017 Annual Report by September 30, Complete by June 30, 2019, and submit by September 30, 2019 as part of 2019 Annual Report. Complete by June 30, 2019, and submit as part of 2019 Annual Report by September 30, Complete and submit by September 30 th of each permit term year: 2016 through May. 6, 17 21

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44 ATTACHMENT B Site Information Jurisdiction Street Name Bounding Streets Street Typology Capture Area (acres) Impervious Area (%) 85th Percentile Rainfall (in) Generated Runoff (ac-ft) City of Menlo Park Alma St Ravenswood Ave / E Creek Dr Low-Density Residential Site Description: The proposed project consists of green street improvements along Alma Street between Ravenswood Avenue and East Creek Drive, near San Francisquito Creek. The street segment is approximately 3,500 feet long and is a low-density residential street. Curb extensions are recommended as the primary treatment type. The street is relatively wide and curb extensions can be implemented while retaining adequate space for walkways, bike paths, and driving lanes. Street parking near the park can be converted from angled to parallel parking spaces so to provide additional area for stormwater capture. The proposed improvements would capture 100% of the 85 th percentile runoff volume (0.35 ac-ft) while providing flood risk mitigation, community enhancement, increased property values, and other multiple benefits. DISCLAIMER: All elements of this conceptual design are planning-level. Locations of opportunities for placement of green infrastructure shown in the map are preliminary and subject to further site assessment and design. Percent imperviousness is based on best professional judgement. All design assumptions/parameters and cost estimates must be re-evaluated during the detailed design process. Design Summary Green Infrastructure Type Design Width (ft) Design Length (ft) Capture Volume (ac-ft) Bioretention (Curb Extension) 4 2, Cost Estimate DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL Excavation/Hauling 1,500 CY $50.00 $75,000 Bioretention 8,080 SF $25.00 $202,000 Curbs and Gutters 2,020 LF $17.25 $35,000 CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $312,000 Planning (20%), Mobilization (10%), Design (30%), Contingency (25%) Curb Extension at Pedestrian Crossing Concept for a Green Street Retrofit for Stormwater Capture Site: Alma Street (City of Menlo Park) $265,000 TOTAL COST $577,000

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48 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction... 3 ADA Transition Plans... 4 Burlingame, 2015 ADA Transition Plan... 4 Administrative Codes... 4 Colma, General Provisions Sustainability Policy... 4 Bicycle Plans... 5 Burlingame, Bicycle Transportation Plan... 5 Bicycle Plan Pedestrian Plan... 6 C/CAG, San Mateo County Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan... 6 Bicycle Plan Guidelines Pedestrian Plan Guidelines... 6 C/CAG, A Resource Guide for the Education, Promotion, Funding, and Design of Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities: A companion Document to the San Mateo County Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan... 6 Climate Action PLans... 7 San Mateo City, Climate Action Plan... 7 Burlingame, Climate Action Plan... 9 San Mateo County, Energy Efficiency Climate Action Plan... 9 Complete Streets Policy San Carlos, Complete Streets Policy, Resolution No General Plans Redwood City, General Plan East Palo Alto, Vista 2035 East Palo Alto General Plan Menlo Park, ConnectMenlo Draft Circulation Element of General Plan (DRAFT) Menlo Park, ConnectMenlo Draft Land Use Element (DRAFT) South San Francisco, Health and Safety General Plan Element South San Francisco, Open Space and Conservation General Plan Element Colma, General Plan Circulation Element Half Moon Bay, General Plan Update and Local Coastal Land Use Plan (April 2016 Draft) Half Moon Bay, General Plan Update, Circulation and other Elements Hazard Mitigation Plan County of San Mateo, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Taming Natural Disasters, Annex to the 2011 Association of Bay Area Governments Housing Elements Burlingame, Housing Element Menlo Park, City of Menlo Park Housing Element Local Coastal Plans, programs, & Policies County of San Mateo, Local Coastal Program Policies Maintenance Standards County of San Mateo, Watershed Protection Program December 2016 i

49 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language Municipal Codes Burlingame, Chapter Physical Design of Improvement Code Burlingame, Chapter Street Trees Code Burlingame, Chapter Urban Reforestation & Tree Protection Code Hillsborough, Chapter Improvements, Excavations, and Obstacles Hillsborough, Chapter Administrative Code Hillsborough, Chapter General Provisions Burlingame, Chapter Water Conservation in Landscape Code Colma, Chapter Five: Planning, Zoning, Use, and Development of Land and Improvements Hillsborough, Ordinance No Ordinance Amending Title 15 of The Hillsborough Municipal Code and Adding Chapter Hillsborough, Ordinance No. 689: Water Conservation in Landscape Requirements Open Space Vegetation Management Plans County of San Mateo, Decision-Making Guidelines for Vegetation Management Hillsborough, Vegetation Management Strategy & Guidelines Pedestrian Plans City of San Mateo, City of San Mateo Citywide Pedestrian Master Plan Precise Plans Redwood City, Downtown Precise Plan Redwood City, North Main Street Precise Plan Safe Routes to School Reports Redwood City, Belmont-Redwood Shores Safe Routes to School Report Sea Level Rise Asssessment (and Policy Recommendations) Half Moon Bay, Plan Half Moon Bay Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment (April 2016) Storm Drain Master Plans East Palo Alto, Draft Storm Drain Master Plan ii December 2016

50 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language INTRODUCTION This draft document includes recommended revisions to a sampling of the planning and policy documents that were submitted by member agencies. The sampling was made to represent both a range of document types and jurisdictions. These documents have been reviewed for updates to planning document content to support the implementation of green infrastructure per Provision C.3.j.i.(2)(h) of the MRP: A summary of the planning documents the Permittee has updated or otherwise modified to appropriately incorporate green infrastructure requirements Permittees are expected to complete these modifications as a part of completing the Green Infrastructure Plan, and by not later than the end of the permit term This sampling provides a broad set of recommended update language that can also be used as a guide for member agencies to make updates to other planning and policy documents. The intent of making these revisions is to provide a policy framework that will support efficient planning, design, construction, and maintenance for green infrastructure within member agencies jurisdictions. Note that while member agencies are updating policy documents for the specific purposes of the MRP, they should also consider adding text regarding policy issues that are related to stormwater management and quality issues, as well as the broader goals and benefits of implementing green infrastructure. These include: sea level rise, flood control, and Bay Friendly landscape practices. The following is formatted with existing planning document text as normal styled text, deleted text is red with strikethrough, new text is red and underlined, and notes are orange and italic text. December

51 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language ADA TRANSITION PLANS Burlingame, 2015 ADA Transition Plan Barrier Removal Implementation Plan Curb Ramps p. 12 If a public entity has the responsibility over streets, roads, or walkways its transition plan must include a schedule for providing curb ramps or other sloped areas where pedestrian walkways cross curbs, giving priority to walkways serving entities covered by the ADA. As the city undertakes complete and green street projects these provide an opportunity to bring curb ramps up to current ADA standards. The ADA requires that first priority be given to walkways serving state and local government offices, facilities, transportation, places of public accommodation and then to walkways serving other purposes. p. 13 The City of Burlingame has approximately 116 miles of sidewalks. The major cause of the damage to City sidewalks is tree growth and subsequent root intrusion. The City must replace twenty five to thirty percent of the sidewalks every ten years due to damage caused by trees The City is proactively replacing the City's sidewalks. As the city undertakes complete and green street projects these provide an opportunity to improve sidewalk conditions and bring them up to ADA compliance as needed. Thirty miles of sidewalk have been repaired or replaced over the last 21 years. City Parking Lots p. 16 City parking lots are modified to meet ADA continue as funding becomes available, and can continue to take advantage of future green infrastructure improvement projects within city parking lots. ADMINISTRATIVE CODES Colma, General Provisions Sustainability Policy Increasing Water Efficiency p (a) Green Building Practices (b) Landscaping (c) Permeable Surfaces in Town Projects: When exterior hardscape modifications are made to existing Town facilities or when new facilities are built, the Public Works Department will consider the replacement of impervious surfaces and replace with permeable substitutes such as permeable asphalt, concrete or pavers for walkways, patios, parking lots and driveways. In addition, complete and green street projects can also provide an opportunity to use permeable pavements within the public right of 4 December 2016

52 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language way. Together, these can help the Town meet its water quality targets. See the guidelines and standards of the Town's Green Infrastructure Plan which is to be adopted in Implementing Green Building Practices p. 3 (a) Green Building Practices (b) Solar Feasibility Study and Regional Joint Purchase of Solar (c) Green Infrastructure Plan and Green Infrastructure Implementation Opportunities. Many complete streets elements provide the opportunity to implement green streets infrastructure. When new construction or redevelopment of streets and properties are being planned and designed, refer to and implement the requirements for regulated Municipal Regional Permit projects and consider and include the requirements for non-regulated projects. See the guidelines and standards of the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in (Further information is available at BICYCLE PLANS Burlingame, Bicycle Transportation Plan V. Implementation B. Design Standards p. C-17 The proposed projects will be designed in accordance with the Design and Maintenance Standards as outlined in Chapter 5.0 of the San Mateo County Comprehensive Bicycle Route Plan San Mateo County Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The general criteria outlined in the County Plan is that projects are to Conform to Caltrans standards for bikeways. The following chart delineates the three types of bicycle facilities, Class I, Class II and Class III. Specific details on the design standards for these types of facilities may be found in the San Mateo County Comprehensive Bicycle Route Plan San Mateo County Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. [Note: City will need to update this section to reflect the final adopted County Comprehensive Bicycle Plan document.] These design and maintenance standards provide references to other related and helpful guidance such as green and complete streets. December

53 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language BICYCLE PLAN PEDESTRIAN PLAN C/CAG, San Mateo County Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan 7.3. Recommended Pedestrian Prioritization Criteria Consistency with Design Guidelines and Complete Streets Policies p. 84 Projects that meet or exceed the design guidelines listed in Table 18, should be emphasized. For additional reference, the Pedestrian Design Guidelines included in the CBPP companion document A Resource Guide for the Education, Promotion, Funding, and Design of Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities are intended to provide a toolbox of potential strategies to improve walking conditions. These Guidelines were developed to be consistent with Complete Streets and Routine Accommodations policies. They also provide references to other useful design guidance for pedestrian facilities, such as the San Mateo County Sustainable Green Streets and Parking Lots Design Guidebook (2009) the SMCWPPP Model Green Infrastructure Guidelines, Standards, and Details (planned to be completed in 2018). BICYCLE PLAN GUIDELINES PEDESTRIAN PLAN GUIDELINES C/CAG, A Resource Guide for the Education, Promotion, Funding, and Design of Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities: A companion Document to the San Mateo County Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan 4.4 Controlled Crossing Treatments/Intersection Design, Pedestrian Bulb-Outs p. 48 Landscaping within bulb-outs, as depicted at right, can further enhance the character and comfort of the pedestrian realm. The area with a bulb-out can also be used for green infrastructure. Bulb-outs may also create space for pedestrian amenities, or bicycle parking. Bulbouts typically range in cost between $10,000-50,000 per corner. 4.5 Design Review and Implementation Checklists pp San Mateo County Project Development Review Checklist for Bicycles and Pedestrians 11. Is the project a green infrastructure implementation opportunity as identified in the [city s/town s/county s] Green Infrastructure Plan, which is scheduled to be adopted in December 2016

54 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language 4.6 Resource Documents p. 59 San Mateo County Sustainable Green Streets and Parking Lots Design Guidebook, San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program, First Edition: January 2009, Available: SMCWPPP Model Green Infrastructure Guidelines, San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program, expected to be completed in 2018: [provide hyperlink once document is on the Flows to Bay website] p. 62 Add the following reference: SMCWPPP Model Green Infrastructure Guidelines, San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program, expected to be completed in 2018: [provide hyperlink once document is on the Flows to Bay website] 5.4 Shared Use Paths p. 66 Pathway Design Ten-foot wide paths are usually best for accommodating all uses, and better for long-term maintenance and emergency vehicle access. When motor vehicles are driven on shared use paths, their wheels often will be at or very near the edges of the path.if trees are adjacent to the path, a root barrier should be installed along the path to avoid root uplift. Landscape areas adjacent to paths may be appropriate for green infrastructure to collect and treat stormwater runoff. Verify if a path project s location should have been identified as a green infrastructure facility opportunity site in the jurisdiction s Green Infrastructure Plan which should be adopted in CLIMATE ACTION PLANS San Mateo City, Climate Action Plan Chapter 3 Existing and Planned Local Accomplishments p. 34 Street trees: San Mateo has planted more than 600 new street trees in recent years, which help to remove carbon from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. Trees also provide an indirect cooling benefit, helping to reduce the need for air conditioners during warm weather. In addition, trees provide water quality benefit by taking water, minerals, chemicals, and other elements up their roots; and delay and limit stormwater runoff by leaves and bark catching rain before it hits the ground. Refer to the Municipal Regional Permit and the Green Infrastructure Plan for more information and how street trees can be used as a green infrastructure strategy; the GI Plan is scheduled to be adopted in December

55 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language p. 61 AT 5: Increase pedestrian mode share Implementation Approach: Require The San Mateo Pedestrian Master Plan, adopted in 2012, seeks to create a pedestrian-friendly environment throughout the community to encourage walking. Such efforts are supported by the Sustainable Streets Plan currently in development, which includes standards for complete streets and pedestrian-friendly landscaping improvements such as low-impact development, and the City s Green Infrastructure Plan that is under development to address the requirements of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) and reinforce the linkage between green and complete streets. Waste and Wastewater (WW) p. 65 WW2: Water-efficient landscaping 2020 GHG Reduction: Supportive Recommended Actions: Provide educational materials to the community about drought tolerant landscaping. Promote the aesthetic and low maintenance co-benefits of native, water-efficient plants. Provide educational materials to the community about green infrastructure strategies that can improve water quality and reduce need to irrigate landscape. Retrofit and include new green infrastructure strategies into city-owned landscapes to improve water quality and reduce need to irrigate landscape. Technical Appendix: Methods and Assumptions Appendix 1 p. A-57 AT 5: Alternative Transportation Recommended Actions Improve pedestrian safety Secure funding for and fully implement the infrastructure improvements identified in the adopted Pedestrian Master Plan and Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, including green and complete streets, additional sidewalks as needed, lighting and curb improvements, parklets, intersection and crossing improvements, etc. p. A-61 WW 2 Water and Wastewater Water-efficient landscaping Require Recommended Actions Provide educational materials to the community about drought-tolerant landscaping. Promote aesthetic and low maintenance co-benefits of native, water-efficient plants. Provide educational materials to the community about green infrastructure strategies that can improve water quality and reduce need to irrigate landscape. 8 December 2016

56 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language Continue to host and increase frequency of City-offered water-efficient landscaping classes. Adopt the Sustainability Commission s revisions to the Landscape Water Efficiency Ordinance, or formally adopt the BAWSCA ordinance. Partner with local nurseries to subsidize drought-tolerant and/or native plants. Partner with Cal Water and/or BAWSCA to host a trade-in program for inefficient sprinklers for more efficient drip irrigation systems. Retrofit City-owned landscapes to increase the amount of drought-resistant and/or native plant landscaping. Retrofit and include new green infrastructure strategies into city-owned landscapes to improve water quality and reduce need to irrigate landscape. Burlingame, Climate Action Plan IV. Climate Action Plan Program & Policy Recommendations p. 15 Energy Efficiency and Green Building Recommendations 1. Adopt a Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance as required by AB 1881 and consider inclusion of more stringent water conservation requirements than state s model ordinance, including water harvesting and other green infrastructure strategies to provide additional irrigation sources. 32 (California requires cities to adopt ordinances by January 1, 2010.) San Mateo County, Energy Efficiency Climate Action Plan Chapter 5: Adaptation POTENTIAL THREATS AND VULNERABILITIES OF CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS p. 102 Increased Severity of Flood Events- Climate model projections indicate that rainfall events will probably occur less frequently but with greater severity. While these rainfall events may not significantly change total annual precipitation, they will pose additional challenges to managing runoff, sedimentation, soil water retention, water quality, and water storage. COUNTY ADAPTATION STRATEGY p. 104 Adaptive capacity measures are strategies that help prepare for and adjust to the impacts of climate change. Examples include the establishment of cooling centers during heat waves, promotion of energy efficiency and renewable energy to reduce peak load demand, and implementation of low impact development including green infrastructure guidelines and standards to reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality, and increase groundwater recharge, see the County s Green Infrastructure Plan, planned for adoption in 2019, for more information. December

57 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language Priority Adaptive Capacity Actions p. 110 Built Environment o Install low-impact development, natural filtration, and urban runoff catchments, and reducing peak stormwater runoff to address changes in the precipitation pattern, flooding, storm surge, and other extreme events as well as increase groundwater recharge and improve water quality. Appendix A: Glossary p. A-7 Low Impact Development (LID): An innovative stormwater management approach with a basic principle to design the built environment to remain a functioning part of an ecosystem rather than exist apart from it. LID s goal is to mimic a site s predevelopment hydrology by using design techniques that infiltrate, filter, store, evaporate, and detain runoff close to its source. LID includes green infrastructure and other water quality strategies that are requirements of the Municipal Regional Permit, see the County s Green Infrastructure Plan, planned for adoption in 2019, for more information. COMPLETE STREETS POLICY San Carlos, Complete Streets Policy, Resolution No Exhibit Complete Streets Policy of the City of San Carlos p. 9 A. Complete Streets Principles 1. Complete Streets Serving All Users. The City of San Carlos expresses its commitment to creating and maintaining Complete Streets that provide safe, comfortable, and convenient travel along and across streets (including streets, roads, highways, bridges, and other portions of the transportation system) through a comprehensive, integrated transportation network that serves all categories of users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, motorists, movers of commercial goods, users and operators of public transportation, seniors, children, youth, and families. Many complete streets elements provide the opportunity to implement green streets infrastructure, see the guidelines and standards of the City s Green Infrastructure Plan, planned for adoption in Complete Streets Routinely Addressed by All Departments. All relevant departments and agencies of the city of San Carlos shall work towards making Complete Streets practices a routine part of everyday operations, approach every relevant project, program, and practice as an opportunity to improve streets and the transportation network for all categories of users, and work in coordination with other departments, agencies, and jurisdictions to maximize opportunities for Complete Streets, connectivity, and cooperation. The following projects provide opportunities: pavement resurfacing, restriping, accessing above and underground utilities, signalization operations or modifications, and 10 December 2016

58 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language maintenance of landscaping/related features. maintenance and improvements to landscaping and related features including opportunities for green infrastructure for stormwater management. GENERAL PLANS Redwood City, General Plan The Built Environment p. BE-68 Policy BE 11.2: Improve the corridors to create a network of green streets that address the environmental impacts of street paving, and improve water quality and management and achieve the goals of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) and Redwood City s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Green streets are complementary to complete streets and can be provided together for community benefit. p. BE-70 Policy BE 13.3: Increase street tree plantings in medians to strengthen the parkway character of Woodside Road, using native and drought-tolerant species and as green street infrastructure to the maximum extent possible. p. BE- 77 and 78 Policy BE 22.2: Apply the following performance criteria and standards, as applicable, to all new development projects, with the level of application commensurate with the scale of development: Development must incorporate sustainability features, including features that minimize energy and water use, limit carbon emissions, provide opportunities for local power generation and food production, and provide areas for recreation, and provide opportunities to manage and treat stormwater with green infrastructure. p. BE- 80 Policy BE 23.9: Protect and enhance the natural environmental features in Redwood City. Preserve open space resources as visual, recreational, and habitat resources, finding creative ways to provide habitat areas and species protection as well as provide opportunities for stormwater management and treatment with the use of green infrastructure. Policy BE 23.10: Allow development projects to exceed maximum densities if the development is within a designated planning area (such as certain precise plans) and the project demonstrates some or all of the following features that provide significant community benefits: Superior design and integration of a mix of uses Provision of green infrastructure that exceeds the requirements of the MRP p. BE- 81 Policy BE 24.8: Support building designs that assist with the management of storm water runoff that meet or exceed the requirements of the MRP s C.3 provisions, preserve and enhance soil permeability, and reduce other negative effects of urban development. December

59 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language Physical Improvements p. BE- 95 Program BE 31: Streetscape Plans and Improvements. Add new paragraph prior to bullets that describe locations and types of streetscape improvement projects: Each of these opportunities for detailed planning and implementation of streetscape investments is an opportunity to create safer and more comfortable complete streets for all users, as well as opportunities to implement complementary green street infrastructure that can support complete street goals while achieving environmental benefits for stormwater quality, see the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, for further information. p. BE- 96 Program BE 32: Active Pedestrian Environment Streetscape Improvements. For areas designated by the General Plan to achieve an active pedestrian environment or improvement of their image and quality, prepare design plans, street tree plans, and financing plans for the comprehensive streetscape improvements. These improvements may also be identified in Redwood City s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, as opportunities for green streets infrastructure. Plans and Studies p. BE- 148 Program BE 54: Street Standards. Update and enforce the City s engineering standards for public and private streets to require safe, comfortable, and attractive access and travel for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit users of all ages, abilities, and travel mode preferences, when new streets are established or existing streets are modified. In addition, update the public and private street engineering standards per Redwood City s Green Infrastructure Plan design guidelines and standards, to be adopted in High quality pedestrian facilities (such as sidewalks that provide direct walking routes with adequate width, pedestrian scale lighting, landscaping, and other appropriate amenities) shall be provided as part of all new development. p. BE- 149 Program BE 58: Complete Streets Master Plan. Fund, implement, and regularly update master plans for the bicycle (including electric bicycle/scooter), and pedestrian systems in Redwood City. These efforts should be coordinated with the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Housing Element Decision-Making Criteria p. H-92,93 For example, in approving, conditionally approving, or denying any application for an Architectural Permit, the Zoning Administrator, per the Zoning Ordinance, must base his/her action upon the following factors: The reservation of landscaping areas for the purposes of separating or screening service and storage areas from the street and adjoining building sites, breaking up large expanses of paved areas, separating or screening parking lots from the street and adjoining building sites, and separating building areas from paved areas to provide access from buildings to open space 12 December 2016

60 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language areas, and to provide for stormwater treatment to meet or exceed the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit s (MRP s) C.3 provisions. The provision of permeable areas and drainage design appropriate to capture and treat stormwater runoff prior to its discharge from the site including, but not limited to, the use of vegetated swales, bioretention, landscape features, permeable pavement materials, infiltration basins, or engineered designs, and to provide for stormwater treatment to meet or exceed the MRP's C.3 provisions Building Community Public Places Goals, Policies, and Programs p. BC-18 This may require new parks and other public places and new innovative approaches. Urban infill parks and gardens, enhanced parkways with usable space, and rooftop public gardens and courts are examples of innovations, as is the use of these open spaces for stormwater management. For any development proposal involving significant new construction, the City will require that developers provide parkland to meet established park standards. The goals, policies, and implementing programs in the Public Places Chapter respond to these Guiding Principles: Partner with and embrace neighborhoods to improve health, safety, and well being for all. Continue to make community participation an important part of achieving a greater city. Design for active pedestrian and bicycle friendly streets and public spaces. Include green infrastructure elements to address stormwater management and seal level rise. p. BC-19 Policy BC 1.3: Enhance street corridors, parkways, and public property between buildings to serve as functional recreation and green space, and as opportunities for green infrastructure as identified in the Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in Policy BC 3.2: Continue to build, renovate, and maintain parks and community facilities in a manner that is environmentally responsible, including opportunities for green infrastructure as identified in the Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in Implementation Programs Procedures, Permits, Agreements, Ordinances p. BC-21 Program BC 4: Urban Beautification. Develop an urban beautification program for the design/redesign and landscaping of parkways that includes provisions for linear parks, and including opportunities for green infrastructure as identified in the Green Infrastructure Plan. Also, consider the inclusion of public art as part of the urban beautification program. December

61 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language Urban and Natural Trails and Connections Proposed Trails p. BC-27 Where not covered by structures, the creek could be daylighted. Where contained within a channel, improvements could be removed. This substantial effort will require addressing the flood control functions Redwood Creek provides while allowing for a significant natural resource to provide recreational, educational, and ecological benefits. Priority areas will be on public lands, such as along James Street near Sequoia High School. In addition, these projects provide opportunities to implement green infrastructure that enhances the landscape character along creeks and to enhance stormwater management and water quality. Public Safety Storm Drainage and Flood Control p. PS-33 Stormwater is rainwater and any other particles and substances that the rain carries along with it. In Redwood City, rain is collected (separate from the wastewater system) and carried through a system of gutters, pipes, and other drainage structures, including some green infrastructure that utilizes landscape or pervious pavement to improve water quality and reduce stormwater flows. Storm drain systems must be designed and maintained to provide adequate capacity to collect and carry stormwater and avoid flooding. Also, jurisdictions must consider measures to reduce pollutant loads in stormwater as part of regional efforts to improve water quality in the San Francisco Bay, as defined in the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP). The Natural Resources Element s Natural Habitat and Open Space Chapter includes policies supporting alternative approaches to reduce pollution infiltration into our creeks and waters. Flooding due to Infrastructure Capacity p. PS-35 In the Centennial neighborhood, flood prone areas are adjacent to Cordilleras Creek. A practical approach to alleviating flooding in this area is to educate creekside property owners in low cost, ecologically enhancing methods to maintain and improve creek bank stability and prevent bank erosion. This could include the implementation of green infrastructure that helps to reduce the impacts of stormwater runoff on the creek while also assisting the city in satisfying the provisions of the MRP. p. PS-40 Lead, Asbestos, and Other Hazardous Materials in Buildings Hazardous materials are commonly found in building materials, and especially in older building materials. During demolition and renovation activities associated with redevelopment, these materials may be disturbed or released. Prior to 1978, lead compounds were commonly used in interior and exterior paints. Prior to the 1980s, building materials often contained asbestos fibers, which were used to provide strength and fire resistance. In addition, other common items present in buildings, such as electrical transformers, fluorescent lighting, electrical switches, heating/cooling equipment, and thermostats, often contain hazardous materials, which may pose a health risk if not handled and disposed of properly. [NOTE: This section should include a discussion of PCB reduction per the MRP]. 14 December 2016

62 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language Hazards Management Goals, Policies, and Programs p. PS-52 Policy PS 7.4: Prioritize improvements to Redwood City s storm drain system in areas that are prone to flooding. Encourage the use of preventive and low impact measures as well as maintaining, upgrading, and constructing new flood prevention infrastructure to reduce the risk of flooding, and implementing green infrastructure opportunities identified in the Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in Policy PS 7.6: Minimize and replace impervious surfaces to reduce stormwater runoff and increase flood protection. p. PS-55 Program PS 28: Stormwater System Maintenance and Upgrade Funding. As appropriate, allocate increased funding in Redwood City s Capital Improvement Program to upgrade and/or replace stormwater drainage facilities including implementing opportunities for green infrastructure as identified in the city s Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in p. PS-58 Program PS 41: Stormwater and Creek Protection. Adopt a Creek Enhancement Ordinance. Address the following in the ordinance: flood control issues, biological resource opportunities, aesthetics, recreational/trail opportunities, public safety issues, property owners' responsibilities to correct/improve creek banks (including offering incentives such as rebates, classes/seminars, technical assistance, etc.) and including implementing opportunities for green infrastructure as identified in the city s Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in p. PS-59 Program PS 43: Storm Drainage Facility Master Plan. Develop a Storm Drainage Master Plan to address flooding hazards and storm drainage facility needs. The Storm Drainage Master Plan should seek to balance the two three primary functions of creeks: flood control, and riparian habitat, and water quality. This effort will need to satisfy the provisions of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) and the goals, guidelines, standards, and load reduction targets of the City's Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in p. PS-62 Program PS 58: Watershed Multi Jurisdictional Consultation. Pursue consultation with jurisdictions that share watersheds with Redwood City to limit stormwater runoff volume, and contribute to flood control improvements, and satisfy the provisions of the MRP. Natural Resources Introduction p. NR-3 Under the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Stormwater Permit (MRP) issued to the County of San Mateo and Redwood City as co permittees, most new development projects in the city are required to incorporate measures to minimize pollutant levels in stormwater runoff. Compliance is required at the time that construction permits are issued, and over the long term, periodic inspections are completed to verify continued compliance. The Public Works Services Department enforces December

63 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language NPDES requirements in Redwood City. In addition to the requirements for private development, there are also requirements for some public development, as well as a set of pollution reduction targets that may require that additional public green infrastructure projects be implemented so that the reduction targets are achieved. For further information, see Redwood City s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Water Resources Goals, Policies, and Programs p. NR-14 Policy NR 2.2: Encourage the use of drought tolerant, low water consuming landscaping as a means of reducing overall and per capita water demand, including consideration of green infrastructure designed for water harvesting to reduce need for irrigation. p. NR-17 Program NR 8: Native Landscape/Drought Tolerant Plant Materials. Encourage and promote the use of native and/or drought tolerant plants in landscaping for existing and new development, including consideration of green infrastructure designed for water harvesting to reduce need for irrigation. p. NR-37 Urban Runoff, Water Quality, and Flood Control Urban runoff from the surrounding watershed impacts not only the biological diversity and functionality of San Francisco Bay and Redwood City s creeks, but also its water quality. This runoff includes various pollutants, such as fecal materials from pets, oil and grease, fertilizers, PCBs, Mercury, and other urban based pollutants. As the water transports pollutants within the watershed system, it pollutes creeks and travels into the San Francisco Bay. At the local level, cities must ensure provision of vegetated swales, bioretention, buffers, and infiltration areas in new development projects to satisfy the provisions of the MRP and the goals, guidelines, standards, and load reduction targets of Redwood City's Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Best management practices for stormwater runoff include designing sidewalks, roads, and driveways utilizing alternative materials to minimize impervious surfaces. p. NR-38 Flood Control Areas in Redwood City that may accommodate floodwater and stormwater runoff and opportunities for green infrastructure in these areas are identified in Redwood City's Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, thereby facilitating groundwater recharge and stormwater management, exist along some portions of our local creeks. Redwood City has miles of concrete lined channels or box culverts to capture stormwater and transport it to the Bay. Redwood Shores lagoons and the Pacific Shores play fields are designed to accommodate stormwater retention in the event of a major storm. Landscape impoundments and a demonstration garden exist on the South Bayside System Authority (SBSA) water treatment facility site, which could potentially serve as retention locations. Additionally, local parks and other large school playing fields, portions of public easements, including Hetch Hetchy, particularly those that have been identified as green infrastructure opportunities in the Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, could offer opportunities for stormwater and floodwater retention. 16 December 2016

64 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language p. NR-39 Key Natural Habitat and Open Space Considerations Urban runoff from streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and roofs washes urban based pollutants into the watershed system and into the San Francisco Bay. Implementation of green infrastructure can aid in managing and treating stormwater runoff. Natural Habitat and Open Space Goals, Policies, and Programs p. NR-40 Policy NR 5.1: Restore, maintain, and enhance Redwood City s creeks, streams, and sloughs to preserve and protect riparian and wetland plants, wildlife and associated habitats, and where feasible, incorporate public access. Green infrastructure elements can be implemented within the watersheds of these areas to help manage and treat stormwater as required by the Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in p. NR-41, NR-42 Policy NR 6 5: Take steps to reduce urban runoff into creeks and the Bay and improve water quality, as required by the Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in Policy NR 7.1: Support appropriate stormwater pollution mitigation measures and improve water quality, as required by the Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in Policy NR 7.2: Require and enforce Encourage the use of site and landscape designs that minimize surface runoff and retain or detain stormwater runoff, minimizing volume and pollutant concentrations. per the MRP and the Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in Policy NR 7.3: Promote continued maintenance, restoration, and daylighting of creeks in Redwood City through ecologically. Policy NR 7.4 Design and implement green infrastructure elements within public streets and other facilities to meet the goals of the Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in Policy NR 7.5 Develop and implement operations and maintenance policies and actions for green infrastructure. p. NR-43 Program NR 24: Creek Daylighting. Pursue efforts to maintain and restore creeks and streams to a more natural state through such measures as daylighting (reestablishing portions of the creeks above ground, where physically feasible), replacing concrete channels with natural creek beds and native vegetation, restoring riparian habitat, and creating linear parks along creeks while maintaining flood control capabilities. Consider the ability to use green infrastructure elements during the planning, design, and implementation of creek daylighting projects. The results of these efforts may require updating of the Green Infrastructure Plan to identify additional green infrastructure opportunities and/or revise priorities for implementation of green infrastructure. Complete a feasibility study that prioritizes the most appropriate sections and creeks to daylight. Include these strategies as part of the comprehensive plan accommodation for trails. December

65 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language p. NR-44 Program NR 25: Creek Improvements. Wherever a new development or redevelopment project occurs on property containing or adjacent to an existing creek, require the project developer to improve and enhance the portion of the creek on or adjacent to the property, including daylighting and creek restoration wherever feasible. These actions allow for implement of green infrastructure which can help fulfill the requirements of the Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Permitted uses within creek buffer zones should be limited to habitat restoration, native riparian plantings, appropriate erosion control, trails, and flood control. Consider implementing a land banking system for critical open space areas along creek corridors. Program NR 26: Creek Enhancement Ordinance. To minimize unfiltered stormwater runoff, reduce flooding risks, allow the potential to implement green infrastructure as identified in the Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, and preserve creek areas for natural restoration, establish a Creek Enhancement Ordinance that will allow the City to: Program NR 28: NPDES. Continue to comply with all provisions of the National Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES) permit, and support regional efforts by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) to improve and protect water quality. This includes preparation and adoption of a Green Infrastructure Plan for Redwood City. Timeframe: Ongoing and with need to adopt the Redwood City Green Infrastructure Plan by June 30, 2019 as required by provisions of the MRP Responsible Party: Public Works Services Department; Community Development; City Manager Office/Economic Development; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department Funding Sources: Development fees; General Fund; grant funding p. NR-45 Program NR 31: Water Quality Improvement. Require the integration of water quality protection/improvement techniques (e.g., use of vegetated swales bioretention or landscaping for water drainage along streets and for expansive parking lots) for new development. As feasible, iincorporate water quality techniques when completing street improvements as required by Redwood City s Green Infrastructure Plan. Implement the guidelines, standards, and other policies and requirements of the Green Infrastructure Plan. Timeframe: Ongoing Responsible Party: Public Works Services Department; Community Development; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department Funding Sources: Development fees; General Fund; grant funding Inter-Agency and Other Organizations Consultation p. NR-47 Program NR 38: Watershed Multi Jurisdictional Consultation and Pollution Prevention. Pursue consultation with jurisdictions that share watersheds with Redwood City to limit pollution in stormwater runoff and contribute to improvements that limit pollution entering the Bay and prevent 18 December 2016

66 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language flooding. This includes coordination with SMCWPPP and Green Infrastructure Plans of Redwood City and those of other jurisdictions in shared watersheds. Key Urban Forest Considerations p. NR-51 Poor tree selection can lead to problems in the future; as such, trees in both public and private realms should be carefully chosen. Particularly in the case of trees that are planted as part of green infrastructure, see the Redwood City Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, for further information. Implementation Plan p. IP-3 Table IP-1: Policies and Programs [NOTE: Any policies that have been revised to include green infrastructure will likely need modifications and/or new programs to implement the Green Infrastructure Plan, and the Green Infrastructure Plan itself could be defined as a program]. p. IP-38 Table IP-2: Programs and Responsible Parties Implementation Program Matrix Public Safety Element, Hazards Management Program PS-28, Stormwater System Maintenance and Upgrade Funding: The column Parks, Recreation, Community Services should be checked as relates to green infrastructure implementation. p. IP-39 Implementation Program Matrix Public Safety Element, Hazards Management Program PS-41, Stormwater and Creek Protection: The column Parks, Recreation, Community Services should be checked as relates to green infrastructure implementation. Implementation Program Matrix Public Safety Element, Hazards Management Program PS-43, Stormwater Drainage Facility Master Plan: The column Parks, Recreation, Community Services should be checked as relates to green infrastructure implementation. Implementation Program Matrix Public Safety Element, Hazards Management Program PS-53, Interagency Stormwater Drainage Consultation: The column Parks, Recreation, Community Services should be checked as relates to as green infrastructure improvements within parks could be part of the interagency solution Glossary p. Glossary-6 Complete Streets: A comprehensive approach to the practice and related policies of mobility planning. The complete street concept recognizes that transportation corridors have multiple users with different abilities and mode preferences (e.g., pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and drivers) that need to be December

67 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language accounted for. Complete streets improvements are often complementary to green streets improvements, for more information see the Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in p. Glossary-14 Green Streets: A street that uses vegetated facilities to manage stormwater, improve water quality, and enhance watershed health. A green street incorporates environmental features like trees, rain gardens, infiltration planters, and permeable paving into the design of a street to capture, slow the course of runoff, and filter it naturally before it reaches a waterway, and sensitive plant and animal life. Properly designed green streets manage stormwater flows and reduce pollutant levels in the water, for more information see the Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Landscaped green infrastructure elements increase biodiversity and create an opportunity for connecting urban open spaces and wildlife habitats through a green street network. Green streets offer a range of additional environmental, economic, and community benefits, including more walkable streets, reduction of heat island effects, increased property values, and more gathering spaces that benefit residents and customers of local businesses. Green street elements complement and should be an integral part of complete streets. p. Glossary-33 Urban Runoff: Stormwater from city streets and adjacent domestic or commercial properties that carries pollutants of various kinds into the sewer systems and receiving waters. The Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) and Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in 2019 are a means to mitigate these pollutant impacts. East Palo Alto, Vista 2035 East Palo Alto General Plan CHAPTER 1: Vision and Guiding Principles To achieve the vision for the future, the City will follow the Guiding Principles and values described below. p Citywide greening. We recognize the physical and mental health benefits that come from a close connection to nature, and commit to protecting and enhancing East Palo Alto s natural environment. This will include expanding the urban forest, greening public spaces, improving water quality, and protecting nature and habitat. We will improve our maintenance of the existing tree canopy and shift to drought-tolerant vegetation and green infrastructure stormwater management and water quality improvement elements throughout City facilities. p. 1-4 Major Strategies 4. Enhance the Westside. The area west of Highway 101 presents one of the biggest planning challenges over the next generation. The community aims to preserve the affordability levels that provide housing for the working class while also beautifying the area with new streets, green infrastructure, parks and open spaces, community facilities, flood protection, water quality improvement, new pedestrian connections (including the pedestrian bridge over Highway 101), and an improved Newell Bridge December 2016

68 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language p Preserve and enhance residential neighborhoods. Residential neighborhoods are the heart and soul of East Palo Alto, a melting pot of races, ethnicities and cultures. The General Plan envisions preserving and enhancing the residential neighborhoods in the City. Activities include upgrading all streets with curbs, gutters and sidewalks wherever possible, developing neighborhood parking strategies, planting street trees to green the area, including using green infrastructure to improve water quality, reduce flooding, and green the area 10. Build new parks and open spaces. The City currently lacks parks,, and greening existing streets with new trees, green infrastructure, and landscaping. 11. Implement citywide traffic calming. The City suffers from significant cut-through traffic due to its location within the region and the large number of commuters who must pass through the City to travel from homes in the East Bay to jobs in Silicon Valley. To offset the impact, the General Plan envisions a citywide traffic calming effort that includes roundabouts, bulbouts, and road diets (that is, reducing the number of travel lanes)... Improvements can integrate green infrastructure elements per the city s Green Infrastructure Plan and to meet Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) water quality requirements. p Build new civic and public uses. The City currently does not have a stand-alone City Hall and public offices are spread throughout the City. In the future, the City will build a new City Hall with public meeting and gathering spaces, Council Chambers and offices... Improvements can integrate green infrastructure elements per the city s Green Infrastructure Plan and to meet MRP water quality requirements. 17. Comprehensively address flooding. Throughout its history, the City has suffered from flooding from the San Francisquito Creek. The City will continue to work collaboratively with regional agencies and surrounding jurisdictions to address this issue... Future plans can link to green infrastructure improvements identified in the city s Green Infrastructure Plan that can assist in reducing flooding and to meet MRP water quality requirements. CHAPTER 4: Land Use and Urban Design Goals and Policies p Goal LU-5. Preserve the character of existing single-family neighborhoods. Policies 5.8 Streetscape beautification. Proactively beautify existing streetscapes with pedestrian-scaled lighting, green infrastructure and water harvesting, and drought-tolerant street trees and landscaping. p Goal LU-9. Provide an urban environment that is tailored to the pedestrian. Policies: 9.3 Landscaping. Require development projects to incorporate drought tolerant, native species landscaping in order to extend and enhance the green space and green infrastructure networks of the City. December

69 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language 9.9 Tree planting. Encourage the planting and maintenance of appropriate tree species that shade the sidewalk, improve the pedestrian experience throughout the City, increase green infrastructure stormwater utility, and enhance flood protection Streetscape. Enhance the pedestrian experience through streetscape improvements that could include new street lighting, tree planting, green infrastructure, and easement dedications to increase the size of the sidewalks and pedestrian amenities. p Goal LU-10. Transform University Avenue into a mixed-use corridor with a diversity of residential, mixed use and commercial development in a walkable urban fabric. Policies: Streetscape. Implement a comprehensive streetscape improvement program that includes street trees, green infrastructure, pedestrian amenities,... p Goal LU-15. Preserve and enhance the character and identity of the Kavanaugh neighborhood Streetscape improvements. Improve streetscapes in the neighborhood through tree plantings and sidewalk improvements, green infrastructure, and existing and new maintain street trees. p Goal LU-16. Enable new pedestrian connections, improve safety, and provide guidelines for incremental improvements to the neighborhood Connections. Improve existing or establish new connections as follows: Find opportunities to introduce new pedestrian cut-throughs to increase connectivity in the Gardens neighborhood. These elements can increase the introduction of green infrastructure for enhanced water quality, reduced flooding, and neighborhood character improvements Flood safety. Encourage flood-protection efforts in the Gardens neighborhood; improvements can include green infrastructure stormwater elements and strategies. p Goal LU-17. Preserve the single family character of the University Village area Streetscape improvements. Improve streetscape in the neighborhood through tree plantings, green infrastructure, and sidewalk improvements. p Goal LU-18. Enhance the character of the existing single-family residential areas and foster the development of neighborhood retail and services Curb and gutter. Upgrade all residential streets in the Palo Alto Park neighborhood to include curbs and gutters This work can also integrate green infrastructure stormwater strategies. 22 December 2016

70 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language CHAPTER 6: Transportation Transportation Patterns p. 6-6 Walkability Various traffic calming improvements can help reduce vehicle speeds and improve bicyclists and pedestrian safety. These improvements could be utilized along key corridors shown in Figure 6-7,... Green infrastructure stormwater strategies can be included at the same time as traffic calming improvements. See the guidelines and standards of the City s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Goals and Policies p Goal T-2. Foster the creation of complete, multimodal streets. Policies: 2.2 University Avenue. As the main transportation spine of East Palo Alto, ensure that any future redesign of University Avenue include improvements for all modes streetscape improvements such as benches and pedestrian scale lighting, green infrastructure, and mid-block crossings, reversible lanes, and the reintroduction of on-street parking p Goal T-3. Create a complete, safe, and comfortable pedestrian network for people of all ages and abilities. 3.3 Pedestrian network. Create a safe, comfortable, and convenient pedestrian network that focuses on... Many complete streets elements provide the opportunity to implement green streets infrastructure, see the guidelines and standards of the City s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in CHAPTER 7: Health and Equity Goals and Policies p. 7-7 Goal HE-6. Improve access to healthy food for all East Palo Alto Residents. Policies: 6.7 Community gardens. Encourage use of low-flow, drip, or similar highly efficient irrigation methods. Green infrastructure strategies and elements can aid in providing irrigation sources and help meet goals of the City s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Goal HE-10. Improve respiratory health throughout the City and strive to reduce incidence of asthma and other respiratory illnesses. Policies: 10.3 Landscape barriers. Plant landscape buffers and green infrastructure elements between Highway 101 and residential areas to reduce noise, and air, and other pollution for residential areas. December

71 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language p Goal HE-13. All housing is designed and built in a way that facilitates health, sustainability, and efficiency. Policies: 13.3 Healthy design checklists. Work with developers to prioritize health in planned demolition and construction, using healthy design checklists and/or other review tools (such as the Building Design Checklist by the Center for Active Design and PCB and other controls per the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP). CHAPTER 8: Parks, Open Space and Conservation Statutory Requirements p. 8-1 this chapter includes policy guidance about recreation services and facilities in the City, and their relationship to and ability to assist in meeting green infrastructure requirements of the Municipal Regional Permit including the city s Green Infrastructure Plan to be completed by p. 8-8 Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation the climate action plan also points to material re-use and recycling, public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, urban green spaces, green infrastructure...mitigation topics such as reducing flooding, reducing peak stormwater runoff, and sea surges, particularly in low-lying areas of East Palo Alto, will continue to be important over the time horizon of the general plan. Urban Forest This urban forest has a number of benefits including increasing property values, absorbing carbon dioxide, and improving storm water runoff volumes and water quality. Nevertheless, there are many opportunities to plant more trees in the City - 1,480 vacant tree locations have been identified, as shown in Figure 8-5. Additional trees can be planted in new green infrastructure stormwater facilities. Goals and Policies p Goal POC-1. Create new parks and open spaces throughout the City. Policies: 1.15 Green Infrastructure. Parks and open spaces, including tot lots, neighborhood parks, community parks, plazas/greens and/or greenways/parkway provide opportunities for new green infrastructure to assist in meeting goals for water quality and flood hazard reduction. For additional information see the city s Green Infrastructure Plan to be completed by December 2016

72 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language p Goal POC-2. Improve and enhance existing parks and trails. Policies: 2.10 Green Infrastructure. Encourage green infrastructure elements where park and trail improvements are made and conditions are appropriate. For additional information see the city s Green Infrastructure Plan to be completed by Goal POC-3. Expand funding for park improvements and maintenance. Policies: p Green Infrastructure Related Funding Opportunities. Identify potential to enhance funding of park maintenance using stormwater related funds when park improvements function as green infrastructure. Goal POC-4. Protect and preserve the City s natural habitat and wildlife. Policies: 4.8 Riparian and flood buffer. Do not allow new development within a 100-foot buffer zone from the top of the San Francisquito creek bank. Encourage green infrastructure within the buffer as appropriate and feasible to reduce peak flows and improve water quality. p Goal POC-6. Preserve and expand the urban forest on both public and private property. Policies: 6.5 Green Infrastructure. Prioritize planting of trees in locations where they can maximize utility as green infrastructure. CHAPTER 9: Infrastructure, Services, and Facilities Statutory Requirements p. 9-1 Specifically, this chapter addresses the goals and policies relating to stormwater drainage and water quality, water supply and demand, utilities & telecommunications, and recycling/solid waste. Issues and Opportunities Stormwater System The storm drainage system in the City is composed of networks of pipes, channels, storage ponds, and pump stations which outlet to San Francisquito Creek and the San Francisco Bay, in addition to various December

73 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language types of green infrastructure facilities. For additional information see the city s Green Infrastructure Plan to be completed by Figure 9-1 shows the existing system layout p. 9-2 A heavy rain event in 2012 led to significant flooding in multiple parts of the City. Low-lying areas face extra risk of floods related to levee breaks, ruptures or overtopping, as well as stormwater runoff peak flows... A recent study of the drainage system indicated several drainage system issues An evaluation of the O'Connor Pump Station indicated that several near term improvements are necessary to maintain the pump station s existing capacity, and several other improvements are necessary to rehabilitate the pump station for future conditions. Green infrastructure stormwater facilities, as required under the Municipal Regional Permit, can aid in the management and water quality of stormwater runoff. p. 9-3 Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation In addition to energy-related topics like energy efficiency and use of renewable energy, the climate action plan also points to material re-use and recycling, public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, urban green spaces, green infrastructure, and compact development patterns as important strategies in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Mitigation topics such as reducing flooding, reducing peak stormwater runoff, and sea surges, particularly in low-lying areas of East Palo Alto, will continue to be important over the time horizon of the general plan. p. 9-7 Goals and Policies Goal ISF-1. Manage stormwater safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Policies: 1.1 NPDES compliance. Ensure compliance with all NPDES requirements for litter control, dumping, pollutants of control, business operations, and new/re- development. This includes compliance with the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) requirement for the City to prepare a Green Infrastructure Plan by 2019 and its various elements to manage stormwater runoff and improve water quality with the use of green infrastructure. 1.2 On-site stormwater management. Encourage Require development projects to manage stormwater on site where feasible to reduce burdens on the City s stormwater system. Off site management of stormwater or in lieu fees may be considered where on site management is not feasible. Whenever possible, stormwater should be infiltrated, evapotranspirated, reused or treated on-site in other ways that improve stormwater quality and reduce flows into the storm drain system. [NOTE: This text will need to be updated once the city knows what alternatives to on-site management they are willing to allow]. 1.3 Stormwater infrastructure for new development. Require development projects to provide or pay for their share of new stormwater infrastructure or improvements necessitated by that development as required by the C.3 requirements of the MRP and the city s Green Infrastructure Plan. 1.6 Green infrastructure in public rights of way. Encourage green infrastructure and green streets with in-street bioretention and other forms of stormwater retention and infiltration in streets and public 26 December 2016

74 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language rights-of-way. Green infrastructure facilities are required in certain street projects as identified in the MRP and the city s Green Infrastructure Plan. 1.8 Stormwater best practices. Encourage the use of best practices in stormwater treatment, retention, and quality and quantity control into flood control efforts, ensuring that flood control measures do not have negative ecological impacts on stormwater runoff. Green infrastructure facilities MRP and the city s Green Infrastructure Plan. 1.9 Stormwater and flooding. Integrate stormwater management efforts, including green infrastructure, with flood control efforts, seeking synergies and innovative strategies for stormwater treatment to reduce flood risks and volumes Assessment district. Consider avenues for sustainable funding of landscaping, permeable pavements, and maintenance to fund the maintenance of the storm water conveyance and treatment systems Green Infrastructure Plan. Develop and implement the East Palo Alto Green Infrastructure Plan by completed by June 30, 2019 as required by provisions of the MRP. Seek funding sources to complete the identified capital improvements. p. 9-8 Goal ISF-2. Ensure a sustainable, clean, long-term water supply. Intent: To address the City s lack of water supply, and institute long-term strategies to sustainably manage limited water resources Policies: 2.7 Municipal water conservation and efficiency. Seek to reduce municipal water use through the following strategies:... Reduce potable water used for parks, by planting drought-tolerant species, green infrastructure strategies that can improve water quality and reduce need to irrigate landscape, and implementing other water saving practices p Public education about water. Educate the public regarding water conservation, water efficiency, graywater use, stormwater reuse, water-efficient planting and outdoor efficiency, green infrastructure, and other efforts to conserve and improve the quality water Maximizing infiltration. Consider requiring all new development not subject to MRP requirements to provide green infrastructure, roof catchment systems, irrigated landscaping, and permeable pavements (where feasible), or other means to enhance onsite infiltration of stormwater runoff, improve water quality, or landscape irrigation water. December

75 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language CHAPTER 11: Westside Area Plan p Goal W-5. Beautification and greening of the Westside. Policies: 5.1 Greening and streetscape. Provide additional street trees, landscaping and green space including green infrastructure throughout the Westside to improve the area s visual appeal and increase residents connection with nature. 5.5 Green streets. Integrate green streets concepts into street, sidewalk, public space, and private projects design to minimize the impacts of stormwater runoff, improve water quality, and to add visual interest and appeal. p Goal W-6. Accessible and well-maintained parks and public facilities. Policies: 6.5 Green infrastructure. Integrate green infrastructure into park and open space improvements to aid in stormwater management and treatment, and meet MRP requirements and the goals of the city s Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in Goal W-7. Better streets and transportation options for residents and visitors. Policies: 7.5 Complete and Green Streets. Implement the concepts of Complete Streets and Green Streets, balancing the needs of automobiles, cyclist, pedestrians, and transit as appropriate and providing stormwater management and water quality facilities when improving streets or creating new streets. Many complete streets elements provide the opportunity to implement green streets infrastructure, see the city s Green Infrastructure Plan for further information. 7.6 Sidewalks. Ensure sidewalks are provided on both sides of all streets in the Westside, with wider sidewalks in retail areas, and replace and repair missing sidewalks. The ability to add green infrastructure elements can be assessed at the same time, see the city s Green Infrastructure Plan for identified opportunities. p Goal W-9. Safe, sufficient, and well-maintained infrastructure and services. Policies: 9.1 Infrastructure upgrades. Replace aging wet and dry infrastructure, including green infrastructure, throughout the Westside to ensure safe and reliable provision of services for new and existing residents. 28 December 2016

76 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language CHAPTER 12: Implementation Implementation Programs p.12-3 Table 12-4: Implementation Programs 1. Update City Street Standards. Update existing standards for City streets, focusing on achieving traffic safety, complete streets, green streets, and livability and stormwater management and quality goals as defined in the city s Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in Complete and Green Streets Projects. Conduct and implement complete streets and green streets projects along priority traffic calming corridors and in conjunction with implementation of other bicycle, pedestrian and transit improvements, and along priority and other projects in conjunction with the city s Green Infrastructure Plan and MRP. Many complete streets elements provide the opportunity to implement green streets infrastructure, see the guidelines and standards of the Green Infrastructure Plan. p Table 12-8: Safety and Noise Programs 1. Flood control master plan. Prepare a flood control master plan to assess the adequacy of the City s flood control system as a whole. Implement improvements as warranted and as feasible, including green infrastructure as defined in the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Seek outside funding as available to implement improvements. p Physical Improvements: Table 12-9: Transportation Physical Improvements 3. Bay Road improvements. provide the foundation for an active main street environment, including street paving, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, landscaping improvements, streetscape improvements, green infrastructure stormwater elements, and undergrounding of utilities. 7. Institute Traffic Calming Program. This includes the planning and construction of speed bumps, bulb outs and other traffic calming devices to reduce speed through residential zones... Integrate green infrastructure elements into traffic calming features as feasible and as per the Green Infrastructure Plan. p Table 12-10: Parks, Open Space, and Conservation Physical Improvements 1. Develop new citywide parks. Create new, formalized park space in the following locations, and implement any associated green infrastructure opportunities identified in the city s Green Infrastructure Plan: P San Francisquito Creek park/trail. Convert the land bordering San Francisquito Creek into a neighborhood park and/or trail. Green infrastructure can be used to manage and treat stormwater runoff in a sustainable manner. December

77 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language 14. Baylands Park. Construct improvements to enhance access and usability of existing open space in the Baylands....Integrate any associated green infrastructure opportunities identified in the city s Green Infrastructure Plan. p Table 12-11: Infrastructure, Services and Facilities Physical Improvements Sewer/Stormwater Infrastructure 1. Martin Luther King Jr. Park stormwater project. Construct a storage chamber, tertiary treatment system and irrigation pump at Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Park to reuse storm water to irrigate the park. Use permeable pavements and other green infrastructure techniques to maximize water collection and reuse, and implement any associated green infrastructure opportunities identified in the city s Green Infrastructure Plan. 6. Storm Drain Master Plan implementation. Implement necessary improvements to the City s storm drain system identified in the Storm Drain Master Plan and Green Infrastructure Plan. Utilize the master plan and plan for making long-term strategic decisions on new drain and green infrastructure investments, and regularly update. Update Storm Drain Master Plan to include implementation of green infrastructure opportunities. 7. Green Infrastructure Plan. Prepare and approve a Green Infrastructure Plan as required by the MRP by June 30, 2019, to meet stormwater management and treatment targets. Community Indicators The numerical indicators presented below are organized by chapter and topic. They are intended to be tracked over time to monitor the City s progress in implementing the General Plan and achieving the vision for the City. Indicators may be adjusted or changed over time as new data becomes available. p [NOTE: Add the following topic as a new row and fill in the required column attributes] Topic: Green Infrastructure Plan; Indicator (unit): Reductions in impervious surface area, and PCB and Mercury load reductions, 2035 Target: City to determine, can be based on Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Resource Plan findings Appendix A: Glossary p. A-5 Green infrastructure means the following, as described by the US Environmental Protection Agency: a range of natural and built approaches to stormwater management such as rain gardens, bioretention, and permeable paving that mimic natural systems by cleaning stormwater and letting it absorb back into the ground. Green infrastructure could reduce the amount of runoff that enters the traditional piped stormwater system below ground, and could prevent overflows that pollute nearby water bodies. See the guidelines and standards of the City s Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in Green Streets means a street that incorporates environmental features like trees, rain gardens, infiltration planters, and permeable paving to capture, slow the course of runoff, and filter it naturally before it reaches major waterways and sensitive plant and animal life. Properly designed green streets not only manage stormwater flows and reduce pollutant levels in the water, for more information see 30 December 2016

78 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language the Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Landscaped green infrastructure elements increase biodiversity and create an opportunity for connecting urban open spaces and wildlife habitats through a green street network. Green streets offer a range of additional environmental, economic, and community benefits, including more walkable streets, reduction of heat island effects, increased property values, and more gathering spaces that benefit residents and customers of local businesses. Green street elements complement and should be an integral part of complete streets. Menlo Park, ConnectMenlo Draft Circulation Element of General Plan (DRAFT) CIRCULATION STREET NETWORK p. CIRC-5 In addition to completing the streets, Menlo Park has the opportunity to incorporate green street designs when retrofitting and designing streets. Many complete streets elements provide the opportunity to implement green streets infrastructure, and the landscaping of the green infrastructure complements pedestrian comfort and safety goals of complete streets. Green streets contain environmental features like trees, rain gardens, and infiltration planters to slow the course of runoff and filter it naturally before it reaches major waterways and sensitive plant and animal life. Green streets features, also called green infrastructure, are required by the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) and the city s Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in 2019, which also includes guidelines and standards. GOALS, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS Safe transportation system p. CIRC-17 Program CIRC-1.C Capital Improvement Program. Annually update and coordinate the Capital Improvement Program to reflect City and community priorities for physical projects related to transportation for all travel modes and related facilities and opportunities for green infrastructure as identified in the city s Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in COMPLETE STREETS p. CIRC-19 Policy CIRC-2.10 Green Infrastructure. Maximize the potential to implement green infrastructure by: a) Reducing or removing administrative, physical, and funding barriers; b) Setting implementation priorities and objectives based on stormwater management needs and as required by the MRP and city s Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in 2019, as well as the effectiveness of improvements and the ability to identify funding; and c) Taking advantage of opportunities such as grant funding, routine repaving or similar maintenance projects, funding associated with Priority Development Areas, public private partnerships, complete street projects, and other funding opportunities. December

79 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language p. CIRC-22 Program CIRC-2.J Multi-modal Stormwater Management. Identify funding opportunities for stormwater management and multimodal street improvements that can be used to support implementation of multimodal improvements of these facilities in to Menlo Park s streets. Coordinate and leverage funding to benefit both Green Streets and Complete Streets projects. Program CIRC-2.K Municipal Code Requirements. Establish Municipal Code requirements for all new development to incorporate safe and attractive pedestrian and bicycle facilities, including continuous shaded sidewalks, pedestrian lighting, and other amenities. Many of these pedestrian and bicycle elements are complementary to and provide opportunities for green streets infrastructure; these objectives and design considerations should be coordinated with pedestrian and bicycle facility provision. PARKING p. CIRC-28 Policy CIRC-7.2 Off-Street Parking. Ensure both new and existing off-street parking is properly designed and integrates green infrastructure, and used efficiently through shared parking agreements and, if appropriate, parking in-lieu fees. See city s Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in 2019 for green infrastructure standards and guidance, including: descriptions of and design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green infrastructure facilities. Menlo Park, ConnectMenlo Draft Land Use Element (DRAFT) GOALS, POLICIES, AND PROGRAMS ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT p. LU-24 OPEN SPACE GOAL LU-6 Preserve open-space lands for recreation; protect natural resources and air and water quality; and protect and enhance scenic qualities. Policy LU-5.3 Green and Complete Streets. Implement Complete Streets that also provide opportunities for green infrastructure by following the guidelines and standards of the City s Green Infrastructure Plan. This will create attractive multimodal streets that meet requirements of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP). p. LU-26 Policy LU-6.8 Landscaping in Development. Encourage extensive and appropriate landscaping and pervious paving in public and private development to maintain the City s tree canopy and to promote sustainability and healthy living, particularly through increased trees and water-efficient landscaping in large parking areas and in the public right-of-way. Trees provide the opportunity for green 32 December 2016

80 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language infrastructure that can be enhanced through the use of permeable paving and a modular pavement support system or other appropriate green infrastructure elements, for additional information see the City's Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted. Program LU-6.A San Francisquito Creek Setbacks. Establish Zoning Ordinance requirements for minimum setbacks for new structures or impervious surfaces within a specified distance of the top of the San Francisquito Creek bank. Refer to the city s Green Infrastructure Plan for green infrastructure opportunities associated with San Francisquito Creek. Program LU-6.E Green Infrastructure Plan. Use green infrastructure and green streets to provide sustainable stormwater management and treatment as required of the MRP, and the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in p. LU-27 SUSTAINABLE SERVICES Policy LU-7.1 Sustainability. Promote sustainable site planning, development, landscaping, green infrastructure, and operational practices that conserve resources and minimize waste. p. LU-28 Policy LU-7.10 Green Infrastructure. Use green infrastructure and green streets to provide sustainable stormwater management and treatment as required of the MRP, and the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in p. LU-29 Program LU-7.A Green Building Operation and Maintenance. Employ green building and operation and maintenance best practices, including increased energy efficiency, use of renewable energy and reclaimed water, integration of green infrastructure, and install drought-tolerant landscaping for all projects. Program LU-7.D Performance Standards. Establish performance standards in the Zoning Ordinance that requires new development to employ environmentally friendly technology and design to conserve energy and water, manage and improve stormwater runoff (coordinate and maintain consistency with the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, and other provisions of the MRP), and minimize the generation of indoor and outdoor pollutants. Program LU-7.F Adaptation Plan. Work with emergency service providers to develop an adaptation plan, including funding mechanisms, to help prepare the community for potential adverse impacts related to climate change, such as sea level rise, extreme weather events, wildfire, and threats to ecosystem and species health. Green infrastructure is one technique to aid in reducing stormwater flows and help reduce storm surge. p. LU-30 Program LU-7.I Green Infrastructure Plan. Develop a Green Infrastructure Plan for adoption by 2019 that focuses on implementing City-wide projects that mitigate flooding and improve storm water quality and that satisfies the provisions of the MRP. December

81 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language South San Francisco, Health and Safety General Plan Element CHAPTER 8: Health and Safety 8.2 Flooding p. 8-11, 8-12 Implementing Policies: Flooding 8.2-I-1 Additional measures to reduce the risk of localized and downstream flooding could include: The City of South San Francisco should recommend as guidance and require as mandated by the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) and the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, the use of high infiltration and other measures within the Planning Area to reduce stormwater discharge and pollutants into the regional storm drain system. These measures could include ponds built into landscapes, unlined runoff, infiltration, and filtration channels and dispersion points into landscaped areas. In addition, the amount of permeable landscape should be maximized. Landscaping in streets, parking lots and around building perimeters can reduce the initial generation of stormwater runoff and pollutants. The City of South San Francisco should strongly recommend and require as mandated by the MRP and the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, that dispersed stormwater be directed into landscape, or natural vegetation, and other green infrastructure strategies where feasible. Surface runoff should be diverted into open areas, streets, private development areas, etc. that have high infiltration capabilities or can use under drains. Where possible and technically feasible, roof tops and paved areas should drain into underground dispersal pipes or vegetated percolation or under drained beds. By increasing the amount of permeable surfaces around and on impervious structures, rainfall infiltration rates would increase and thus decrease concentrated runoff and pollutants. The City of South San Francisco should strongly recommend and require as mandated by the MRP and the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, the use of green streets to collect, manage, and improve stormwater runoff and quality. The use of vegetated bioretention planters, permeable pavements, trees, and other strategies within elements such as medians, parking lanes, landscape areas including traffic calming features, and sidewalks can reduce stormwater runoff and improve water quality. South San Francisco, Open Space and Conservation General Plan Element CHAPTER 7. Open Space and Conservation p Water Quality Water quality is a particular area of concern because of the ease of water pollution and the effects of pollution on nearshore wildlife habitat. Point sources of pollution are regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process, including the city s Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted by December 2016

82 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language p Guiding Policies: Water Quality 7.2-G-3 Comply with the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) to development, adopt, and implement the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, to use green infrastructure to aid in improving water quality and meet water quality targets. Colma, General Plan Circulation Element INTRODUCTION MAJOR HIGHWAYS Scenic Corridors - Major Highways p Landscaping along El Camino Real adds to the road s scenic quality and successfully reinforces Colma s open space character This should be enhanced with other landscape elements to create a distinctive appearance through Colma, which can also implement green streets infrastructure opportunities identified in the town's Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Tree planting along the roadway in order to maximize the visual effects of landscaping and its potential as green infrastructure. p , ARTERIAL STREETS A planting strip should be created adjacent to the sidewalk to enhance the appearance of the road and to function as green street infrastructure per the guidance and standards of the Town's Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in [NOTE: that the recommended minimum arterial roadway standards may need updating following development of the Green Infrastructure Plan guidelines and standards]. p Serramonte Boulevard About 700 feet west of El Camino Real, Serramonte Boulevard passes over a parcel owned by the San Francisco Water Company. A portion of this parcel has the potential to be an open space amenity. Landscaping should be required against the retaining wall at the west edge of the property, along the east edge of the site for runoff percolation and other stormwater management and along the Collins Avenue and Serramonte Boulevard frontages per the guidance and standards of the Town's Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in The Town should work with the San Francisco Water Company to determine what improvements are possible. p COLLECTOR STREETS A planting strip should be created adjacent to the sidewalks to enhance the appearance of the road and to function as green street infrastructure per the guidance and standards of the Town's Green Infrastructure Plan, scheduled to be adopted in December

83 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language p [NOTE that the recommended minimum hillside boulevard standards may need updating following development of the Green Infrastructure Plan guidelines and standards scheduled to be adopted in 2019]. p [NOTE: that the recommended minimum collector roadway standards may need updating following development of the Green Infrastructure Plan guidelines and standards scheduled to be adopted in 2019]. p LOCAL STREETS [NOTE: that the recommended minimum local street standards may need updating following development of the Green Infrastructure Plan guidelines and standards, scheduled to be adopted in 2019]. p STREET TREES The Town s Climate Action Plan encourages/mandates the planting of street trees when street projects or opportunities exist. Street trees are also a green streets element. Guidelines and standards for tree use and planting are in the Town's Green Infrastructure Plan scheduled to be adopted in p TOWN IMAGE [Insert text in Policy cell] Street trees and landscaping should be encouraged or used for green infrastructure. [Insert text in Implementation cell] Consistent with the Town s Green Infrastructure Plan, the Town will follow guidance and standards related to planting trees and including other green infrastructure elements into streets and public and private development projects. p Programs for Circulation Element Implementation COMPLETE STREETS POLICY Complete Streets Principles (2) Context Sensitivity. In planning and implementing street projects, departments and agencies of the Town of Colma shall consider local conditions...improvements to be considered include sidewalks, shared use paths, bicycle lanes, bicycle routes, paved shoulders, street trees and landscaping, green infrastructure, planting strips, accessible curb ramps diets. See the guidelines and standards of the Town's Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, for more information on green streets infrastructure. 36 December 2016

84 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language Half Moon Bay, General Plan Update and Local Coastal Land Use Plan (April 2016 Draft) Policies p Flooding 2.5-G.4 Drainage Capacity. Maintain and improve the City s drainage system to prevent or mitigate impacts during flood events, including implementation of the green infrastructure opportunities, and design guidelines and standards for green infrastructure that are included in the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in p to Implementing Policies Geologic Hazards 2.5-I.6 Runoff Control. Require that all development be designed and constructed so that postdevelopment peak flow (runoff) is less than or equal to pre-development peak Storm water outfalls, gutters, and conduit discharge shall be dissipated. Development should be designed and constructed with green infrastructure that implements the design guidelines and standards for green infrastructure that are included in the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in p Flooding 2.5-I.36 Development Adjacent to Flood Zones. Require areas proximate to identified 100-year flood hazard zones to identify opportunities to increase site performance, address biological resource and water quality issues, and reduce contributions to flood hazards. This should include following the guidance and requirements of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) and the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in I.42 Citywide Drainage Master Plan. Update the Citywide Drainage Master Plan and undertake steps to increasing system capacity through measures such as upsizing existing storm drain pipes, adding storm drain lines parallel to existing ditches, and reconstructing ditches to increase capacity. The update will also address the implementation of green infrastructure and other guidance and requirements of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) and the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in p Redevelopment, Repair, and Retrofit 2.5-I.68 Repair and Retrofit of Existing Structures. In instances where relocation is not an option, repair damage and/or retrofit existing structures to better withstand sea level rise impacts through measures such as using stronger materials, elevating bridges or sections of roadways, and building larger or additional drainage systems to address flooding concerns. These drainage systems should December

85 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language follow the guidance and requirements of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) and the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Half Moon Bay, General Plan Update, Circulation and other Elements Policy Framework p. 9 Complete Streets As a primary principle the Circulation Element reinforces and strengthens the City s relationship to Complete Streets...While a Complete Street in a rural area will look quite different from a Complete Street in a highly urbanized area, both are designed to balance safety and convenience for everyone using the road. Many complete streets elements provide the opportunity to implement green streets infrastructure, see the guidelines and standards of the City s Green Infrastructure Plan. Circulation Goals, Policies and Implementing Actions p. 35 Implementing Actions Action 3 4. Greener Streets Provisions: In updates to the City s Engineering and Design Standards, Parking Ordinance, and other related regulations as well as the Green Infrastructure Plan, once adopted in 2019, include provisions for drainage swales, green infrastructure, and other means to allow natural soil filtration of and/or use under drains for storm water run off with the intent of improving over time the water quality of aquifers, creeks, and other drainage receptors, and reducing stormwater runoff; further include provisions for landscaping with street trees where it can be accommodated without negatively impacting views or safety, with the intent of providing shade as a means to reduce the heat island effect, help manage rainfall volumes, and additional carbon sequestration capacity for automobile emissions. HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN County of San Mateo, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Taming Natural Disasters, Annex to the 2011 Association of Bay Area Governments Infrastructure Mitigation Strategies p. 5 of 8 INFR-d-Flooding 2) Develop procedures for performing a watershed analysis to look at the impact of development on flooding potential downstream, including communities outside of the jurisdiction of proposed projects. This effort should account for green infrastructure elements constructed within the watershed, including opportunities identified in the county s Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in December 2016

86 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language [NOTE: County to fill in/update Responsible Agency or Department and Ordinance or Resolution #, Estimated Cost and Possible Funding Agency, Estimated Date of Completion OR Other Comments ] 3) Conduct a watershed analysis at least once every three years. This investigation should be coordinated with the County s Green Infrastructure Plan to be adopted in [NOTE: County to fill in/update Responsible Agency or Department and Ordinance or Resolution #, Estimated Cost and Possible Funding Agency, Estimated Date of Completion OR Other Comments ].. 5) Pursue funding for the design and construction of storm drainage projects to protect vulnerable properties, including property acquisitions, upstream storage such as detention basins, and channel widening with the associated right-of-way acquisitions, relocations, and environmental mitigations, and other green infrastructure strategies. Coordinate this work with the Green Infrastructure Plan and other requirements of the Municipal Regional Permit. [NOTE: County to fill in/update Responsible Agency or Department and Ordinance or Resolution #, Estimated Cost and Possible Funding Agency, Estimated Date of Completion OR Other Comments ]. p. 6 of 8 13) Ensure that utility systems and green infrastructure in new developments are constructed in ways that reduce or eliminate flood damage. [NOTE: County to fill in/update Responsible Agency or Department and Ordinance or Resolution #, Estimated Cost and Possible Funding Agency, Estimated Date of Completion OR Other Comments ]. Housing Mitigation Strategies p. 9 of 13 HSNG-h-Flooding 3) Ensure that new development pays its fair share of improvements to the storm drainage system necessary to accommodate increased flows from the development. This includes green infrastructure stormwater strategies and water quality requirements of the Municipal Regional Permit. [NOTE: County to fill in/update Responsible Agency or Department and Ordinance or Resolution #, Estimated Cost and Possible Funding Agency, Estimated Date of Completion OR Other Comments ]. Economy Mitigation Strategies p. 5 of 11 ECON-f-Flooding 3) Ensure that new development pays its fair share of improvements to the storm drainage system necessary to accommodate increased flows from the development, or does not increase runoff by draining water to pervious areas or detention facilities. This includes green infrastructure stormwater strategies and water quality requirements of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) and the county s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in December

87 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language [NOTE: County to fill in/update Responsible Agency or Department and Ordinance or Resolution #, Estimated Cost and Possible Funding Agency, Estimated Date of Completion OR Other Comments ]. Environment Mitigation Strategies ENVI-a-Environmental Sustainability and Pollution Reduction p. 2 of 3 5) Balance the need for the smooth flow of stormwaters versus the needs to maintain wildlife habitat and water quality by developing and implementing a comprehensive Streambed Vegetation Management Plan that ensures the efficacy of flood control efforts and maintains the viability of living rivers. This effort should link to the need to maintain and enhance water quality to meet the requirements of the MRP. [NOTE: County to fill in/update Responsible Agency or Department and Ordinance or Resolution #, Estimated Cost and Possible Funding Agency, Estimated Date of Completion OR Other Comments ]. 8) Comply with applicable performance standards of any National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System municipal stormwater permit, including the MRP and the county s future Green Infrastructure Plan, that seeks to manage increases in stormwater run-off flows and improve water quality from new development and redevelopment construction projects. [NOTE: County to fill in/update Responsible Agency or Department and Ordinance or Resolution #, Estimated Cost and Possible Funding Agency, Estimated Date of Completion OR Other Comments ]. p. 3 of 3 14) Enforce provisions under creek protection, stormwater management, water quality, and discharge control ordinances designed to keep watercourses free of obstructions and to protect drainage facilities to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board's Best Management Practices, the MRP and the County s future Green Infrastructure Plan. [NOTE: County to fill in/update Responsible Agency or Department and Ordinance or Resolution #, Estimated Cost and Possible Funding Agency, Estimated Date of Completion OR Other Comments ]. Land Use Mitigation Strategies p. 2 of 4 LAND-c-Flooding 1)Establish and enforce requirements for new development so that site-specific designs and sourcecontrol techniques are used to manage peak stormwater runoff flows and impacts from increased runoff volumes, as well as improve water quality. This effort should be coordinated and consistent with the MRP and the County s future Green Infrastructure Plan. [NOTE: County to fill in/update Responsible Agency or Department and Ordinance or Resolution #, Estimated Cost and Possible Funding Agency, Estimated Date of Completion OR Other Comments ]. 40 December 2016

88 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language HOUSING ELEMENTS Burlingame, Housing Element Governmental Constraints p NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Requirements NPDES requirements, including the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) and the city s future Green Infrastructure Plan, also encourage site planning including swales, bioretention, Current regulations focus on solutions that encourage on-site retention and recharge of stormwater, so that all drainage does not have to enter the storm drain system. This can result in a more affordable solution for accommodating and treating storm water runoff. Menlo Park, City of Menlo Park Housing Element C Housing Policies and Implementing Programs Goal 4 NEW HOUSING USE LAND EFFICIENTLY TO MEET HOUSING NEEDS FOR A VARIETY OF INCOME LEVELS, IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AND BLEND WELL-DESIGNED NEW HOUSING INTO THE COMMUNITY. Policies p. 43 H4.3 Housing Design. Review proposed new housing in order to achieve excellence in development design through an efficient process and will encourage infill development on vacant and underutilized sites... Site design of new development, including streets and public open spaces, shall be designed to use green infrastructure and green street techniques as required by the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) and as identified as opportunity sites identified in the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in Implementing Programs p. 52 H4.P Update Parking Stall and Driveway Design Guidelines. Review and modify Parking Stall and Driveway Design Guidelines, including driveway widths, back-up distances, and turning templates to provide greater flexibility in site planning for multi-family residential housing, and to help facilitate efficient compliance with the MRP stormwater requirements, and the standards and guidance in the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in December

89 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language LOCAL COASTAL PLANS, PROGRAMS, & POLICIES County of San Mateo, Local Coastal Program Policies Locating and Planning New Development Component Parcel Legalization p All New Land Use Development and Activities Shall Protect Coastal Water Quality Among Other Ways By: b. Implementing treatment BMPs along with site design and source control BMPs when the combination of site design and source control BMPs is not sufficient to protect water quality as required by the LCP, or when required by the Regional Board per municipal permit provisions including developing the county s Green Infrastructure Plan. Treatment BMPs are practices designed to remove pollutants and/or solids from polluted stormwater runoff and can help reduce stormwater runoff flows... d. Using multi-benefit, natural feature, stormwater treatment systems, such as landscape-based bioretention systems, bioswales and green roofs, where feasible, in place of single purpose treatment BMPs. Guidance and standards can be found in the county s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in APPENDIX 1.A MINIMUM STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS p All New Development All new development, including remodeling of existing buildings, shall comply wit the following minimum requirements: h. Implement the requirements, guidance, and standards of the county s Green Infrastructure Plan, once adopted in 2019 and Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP). p New Development that Alters the Land In addition to the requirements listed in 1. and 2. above, developments with land use activities that have a high potential for generating pollutants shall incorporate best management practices (BMPs) to address the particular pollutants of concern, including but not limited to the following requirements, as well as consistency with the county s Green Infrastructure Plan, once adopted in 2019, and MRP: 42 December 2016

90 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language PUBLIC WORKS COMPONENT ROADS p Green Streets The development and implementation of the county s Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in 2019, consistent with the provisions of the MRP, will set standards and guidelines for the implementation of green infrastructure in the county, including on county properties, streets and roads to reduce stormwater flows and improve water quality. MAINTENANCE STANDARDS County of San Mateo, Watershed Protection Program Section 1.0 p. 1 INTRODUCTION The [Month/Year] version has been further refined to integrate the development of the County of San Mateo s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, consistent with the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP), including guidance, standards, and other requirements to reduce stormwater flows and improve water quality with the use of green infrastructure and other measures. p. 2 Section 2.0 DEFINITIONS Green infrastructure means the following as described by the US Environmental Protection Agency: a range of natural and built approaches to stormwater management such as rain gardens, bioretention, and permeable paving that mimic natural systems by cleaning stormwater and letting it absorb back into the ground. Green infrastructure could reduce the amount of runoff that enters the traditional piped stormwater system below ground, and could prevent overflows that pollute nearby water bodies. See the guidelines and standards of the City s Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in Green Streets means a street that incorporates environmental features like trees, rain gardens, infiltration planters, and permeable paving to capture, slow the course of runoff, and filter it naturally before it reaches major waterways and sensitive plant and animal life. Properly designed green streets not only manage stormwater flows and reduce pollutant levels in the water. Landscaped green infrastructure elements increase biodiversity and create an opportunity for connecting urban open spaces and wildlife habitats through a green street network. Green streets offer a range of additional environmental, economic, and community benefits, including more walkable streets, reduction of heat island effects, increased property values, and more gathering spaces that benefit residents and customers of local businesses. Green street elements complement and should be an integral part of complete streets. December

91 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language MUNICIPAL CODES Burlingame, Chapter Physical Design of Improvement Code p. 2 of Storm drain system. All storm drainage systems shall be so designed as adequately to remove storm water, and if required, treat for improved water quality per the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) permit and the city's Green Infrastructure Plan, which is scheduled to be adopted in 2019, from the area served at the maximum rainfall rate of one inch per hour. Runoff factor, subject to variations because of the nature and use of the terrain, shall be clearly stated and shall meet with the approval of the city engineer. p. 3 of Street trees. Trees shall be selected for size, growth and ultimate age characteristics, root type, adaptability to climatic and soil conditions, viability with periodic inundation and tolerance to drought if located in green infrastructure, and conformity to existing trees within the area. Burlingame, Chapter Street Trees Code [NOTE: It may be appropriate to provide a new chapter to the Municipal Code that similarly defines and protects green infrastructure in the public right of way]. Chapter Street Trees p. 1 of Definitions. Green infrastructure means the following as described by the US Environmental Protection Agency: a range of natural and built approaches to stormwater management such as rain gardens, bioretention, and permeable paving that mimic natural systems by cleaning stormwater and letting it absorb back into the ground. Green infrastructure could reduce the amount of runoff that enters the traditional piped stormwater system below ground, and could prevent overflows that pollute nearby water bodies. See the guidelines and standards of the City s Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in Green Streets means a street that incorporates environmental features like trees, rain gardens, infiltration planters, and permeable paving to capture, slow the course of runoff, and filter it naturally before it reaches major waterways and sensitive plant and animal life. Properly designed green streets not only manage stormwater flows and reduce pollutant levels in the water, for more information see the Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Landscaped green infrastructure elements increase biodiversity and create an opportunity for connecting urban open spaces and wildlife habitats through a green street network. Green streets offer a range of additional environmental, economic, and community benefits, including more walkable streets, reduction of heat island effects, increased property values, and more gathering spaces that benefit residents and customers of local businesses. Green street elements complement and should be an integral part of complete streets. 44 December 2016

92 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language p. 2 of Paving of planting strips. [NOTE: A section like this would be particularly appropriate for a green streets infrastructure chapter]. p. 3 of 4 (b) The director is hereby authorized to prepare regulations to apply to the issuance of permits for paving or covering planting strips such as, but not limited to: width of planting strip; previous practices on the block of which the subject property is a part; on-street vehicle parking; number of existing or proposed trees; use and location of green infrastructure; location of driveways; location of public utility services; proximity to commercially zoned districts. (Ord , (1971)) Street tree master plan. (d) The master plan should be coordinated and consistent with the city's Green Infrastructure Plan, once adopted in Burlingame, Chapter Urban Reforestation & Tree Protection Code Chapter URBAN REFORESTATION AND TREE PROTECTION p. 1 of Purpose and intent. The city of Burlingame is endowed and forested with a variety of healthy and valuable trees which must be protected and preserved. The preservation of these trees is essential to the health, welfare and quality of life of the citizens of the city because these trees preserve the scenic beauty of the city, maintain ecological balance, prevent erosion of top soil, counteract air pollution and oxygenate the air, absorb noise, maintain climatic and microclimatic balance, help block wind, and provide shade and color, and they contribute to the green infrastructure goals of the city as defined in its Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in For these same reasons, the requirement of at least one tree, exclusive of city-owned trees, on every residential lot in the city should be part of the permit process for any construction or remodeling Definitions. (d) Director means the director of parks and recreation of the city of Burlingame. (x) Green infrastructure means the following as described by the US Environmental Protection Agency: a range of natural and built approaches to stormwater management such as rain gardens, bioretention, and permeable paving that mimic natural systems by cleaning stormwater and letting it absorb back into the ground. Green infrastructure could reduce the amount of runoff that enters the traditional piped stormwater system below ground, and could prevent overflows that pollute nearby water bodies. See the guidelines and standards of the Town's Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in (x) Green Streets means a street that incorporates environmental features like trees, rain gardens, infiltration planters, and permeable paving to capture, slow the course of runoff, and filter it naturally December

93 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language before it reaches major waterways and sensitive plant and animal life. Properly designed green streets not only manage stormwater flows and reduce pollutant levels in the water, for more information see the Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Landscaped green infrastructure elements increase biodiversity and create an opportunity for connecting urban open spaces and wildlife habitats through a green street network. Green streets offer a range of additional environmental, economic, and community benefits, including more walkable streets, reduction of heat island effects, increased property values, and more gathering spaces that benefit residents and customers of local businesses. Green street elements complement and should be an integral part of complete streets. p. 3 of 4, 4 of 4 Create new section: X Tree planting guidance for public facilities and streets. City to create guidance for the planting of trees within public facilities and streets, based on the guidance, standards, and details in the city s Green Infrastructure Plan that will be adopted in Hillsborough, Chapter Improvements, Excavations, and Obstacles Title 12 MATTERS AFFECTING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY-VISIBILITY- OUTDOOR FIXTURES* Chapter IMPROVEMENTS EXCAVATIONS A ND OBSTACLES* p. 3/ Frontage improvements-duty to construct, repair, maintain. A. The gutter or culvert involved shall be of a capacity sufficient to handle all drainage that may customarily flow through it, and if the location has been identified as an opportunity for green street infrastructure in the town's Green Infrastructure Plan, then appropriate green infrastructure shall be included in the reconstruction B. the owner or developer (1) install curbs, gutters or culverts sufficient to complete the line of any curbs, gutters or improvements on adjoining real property, or to protect the real property in question, including green infrastructure if required by the C.3 requirements of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP) or if the location has been identified as an opportunity for green infrastructure in the town's Green Infrastructure Plan 46 December 2016

94 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language Hillsborough, Chapter Administrative Code Title 15- BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION Chapter RESIDENTIAL CODE p. 6/ Roof drainage. Section is added to read as follows: In all zones, water from the roof of any building and from any paved area which would flow by gravity over a public right of way shall be carried by means of conductors under the parking strip and through the curb to the gutter, or other approved location, unless other factors and requirements mandate the collection and treatment of such water as per the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in 2019, and the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit. [NOTE: City may want to reconsider specifying that private waters be directed onto public streets without treatment]. Chapter BUILDING CODE p. 13/114 (Ord. No. 690, 6, ; Ord. No. 712, 6, ) Roof drainage. Section amended and section is added to read as follows: In all zones, water from the roof of any building and from any paved area, which would flow by gravity over a public right of way, shall be carried by means of conductors under the parking strip and through the curb to the gutter, or other approved location, unless other factors and requirements mandate the collection and treatment of such water as per the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in 2019, and the Regional Municipal Permit. [NOTE: City may want to reconsider specifying that private waters be directed onto public streets without treatment]. p. 56/114 Chapter WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS p. 63/ Landscape project application. B. The landscape project application shall include the following elements: iv. Landscape and irrigation system design plans (Section IX); and v. Landscape audit report (Section X).; and vi. Statement that the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, once adopted in 2019, has been reviewed and green infrastructure, if required, has been integrated into the Project. (Ord. No. 689, 3, OJ p. 67/114 E. Grading. If the landscape project will be graded, then the grading shall be designed to minimize soil erosion, runoff, and water waste. All grading shall be conducted to: December

95 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language iv. Be consistent with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System, including the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit and the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, and other applicable grading requirements. (Ord. No. 689, 3, ) p. 68/ Stormwater management. Stormwater best management practices shall be incorporated into the landscape and grading design plans to minimize runoff and to increase on-site retention and infiltration as well as improve water quality and shall be consistent with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System, current Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit, and other applicable stormwater management requirements as well as take advantage of the green infrastructure opportunities identified in the city's Green Infrastructure Plan, which will be adopted in (Ord. No. 689, 3, ) Hillsborough, Chapter General Provisions Title 17- ZONING Chapters: Chapter GENERAL PROVISIONS* Sections: p. 40/ Design-Maintenance. A. All open off-street parking areas shall be improved with a compacted base, surfaced with plant mix asphalt, concrete, or other surfacing, or permeable pavements such as porous asphalt, permeable concrete, and permeable pavers approved by the city engineer. Delineated parking stalls and directional arrows showing traffic movements shall be painted, delineated by pavers of a contrasting color, or other method approved by the city engineer onto the paved off-street parking area and maintained in good condition. p. 43/ Off-street loading-surfacing. All open off-street loading stalls shall be improved with a compacted base at least five inches thick plus at least three inches of plant mix; other impervious surfacing; or porous asphalt, permeable concrete, or permeable pavers. Base depth may be increased to accept stormwater runoff detention. p. 51/55 Chapter LANDSCAPING* Sections: Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter: "Landscaping" means any one or combination of the following: 1. Installing or planting trees, shrubs, grass, or ornamental or other vegetation, or areas of permeable surfacing such as mulch, gravel, decomposed granite, and similar materials;.. 48 December 2016

96 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language 7. Installing or constructing green infrastructure features (which includes, but is not limited to, rain gardens and permeable pavement). Burlingame, Chapter Water Conservation in Landscape Code Chapter WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPE Definitions. p. 2 of 11. (-) Green infrastructure means the following as described by the US Environmental Protection Agency: a range of natural and built approaches to stormwater management such as rain gardens, bioretention, and permeable paving that mimic natural systems by cleaning stormwater and letting it absorb back into the ground. Green infrastructure could reduce the amount of runoff that enters the traditional piped stormwater system below ground, and could prevent overflows that pollute nearby water bodies. See the guidelines and standards of the City s Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in (-) Green Streets means a street that incorporates environmental features like trees, rain gardens, infiltration planters, and permeable paving to capture, slow the course of runoff, and filter it naturally before it reaches major waterways and sensitive plant and animal life. Properly designed green streets not only manage stormwater flows and reduce pollutant levels in the water, for more information see the Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Landscaped green infrastructure elements increase biodiversity and create an opportunity for connecting urban open spaces and wildlife habitats through a green street network. Green streets offer a range of additional environmental, economic, and community benefits, including more walkable streets, reduction of heat island effects, increased property values, and more gathering spaces that benefit residents and customers of local businesses. Green street elements complement and should be an integral part of complete streets. p. 5 of Landscape project application. (6) Statement that the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, once adopted in 2019, has been reviewed and green infrastructure, if required, has been integrated into the Project. (Ord , (2010)) p. 6 of Outdoor water use efficiency checklist. (b) Mulch. A minimum two (2) three (3) inch layer of mulch shall be applied on all exposed soil surfaces of planting areas, although a three (3) inch layer is recommended Landscape and irrigation design plans. (3) Identify special landscape areas (i.e., recreational areas; areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants; areas irrigated with recycled water; areas with green infrastructure); December

97 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language p. 10 of Stormwater management. Stormwater best management practices shall be implemented into the landscape and grading design plans to minimize runoff and to increase on-site retention and infiltration as well as improve water quality and should be consistent with city, county, state and federal stormwater management requirements and take advantage of the green infrastructure opportunities identified in the city's Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in (Ord , (2010)) Colma, Chapter Five: Planning, Zoning, Use, and Development of Land and Improvements Subchapter 5.11: Water Efficient Landscape Regulations p Findings and Purpose (a) The City Council hereby finds: (9) landscapes are essential to the quality of life in Colma by providing areas for active and passive recreation and as an enhancement to the environment by cleaning air and water, preventing erosion, offering fire protection, is a component of managing and improving the quality of stormwater runoff, and replacing ecosystems lost to development; and Definitions. p (x) Green infrastructure means the following as described by the US Environmental Protection Agency: a range of natural and built approaches to stormwater management such as rain gardens, bioretention, and permeable paving that mimic natural systems by cleaning stormwater and letting it absorb back into the ground. Green infrastructure could reduce the amount of runoff that enters the traditional piped stormwater system below ground, and could prevent overflows that pollute nearby water bodies. See the guidelines and standards of the City s Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in 2019 (x) Green Streets means a street that incorporates environmental features like trees, rain gardens, infiltration planters, and permeable paving to capture, slow the course of runoff, and filter it naturally before it reaches major waterways and sensitive plant and animal life. Properly designed green streets not only manage stormwater flows and reduce pollutant levels in the water, for more information see the Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Landscaped green infrastructure elements increase biodiversity and create an opportunity for connecting urban open spaces and wildlife habitats through a green street network. Green streets offer a range of additional environmental, economic, and community benefits, including more walkable streets, reduction of heat island effects, increased property values, and more gathering spaces that benefit residents and customers of local businesses. Green street elements complement and should be an integral part of complete streets. 50 December 2016

98 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language p Landscape Design Plan. (a) For the efficient use of water, a landscape shall be carefully designed and planned for the intended function of the project. A landscape design plan meeting the following design criteria shall be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation Package. (1) Plant Material. (G) selection of plants for viability within green infrastructure; as listed in the guidelines and standards of the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019 which provides suggestions and planting guidance for landscape based stormwater applications. p (E) use of green infrastructure to provide natural irrigation. (3) Soil Preparation, Mulch and Amendments: (ii) Soil amendments shall be incorporated according to recommendations of the soil report and what is appropriate for the plants selected, and to the function of the landscape if green infrastructure. See design guidance in the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, for further information. (see Section ). p , (4) The landscape design plan, at a minimum, shall: (x) identify location, installation details, and 24-hour retention or infiltration capacity of any applicable stormwater best management practices that Water Efficient Landscape Regulations Colma Municipal Code December 2015 Page and subsequent updates encourage onsite retention and infiltration of stormwater. Project applicants shall refer to the local agency or agencies Green Infrastructure Plan, once adopted in 2019, guidelines, standards, and other materials, and the regional Water Quality Control Board for information on any applicable stormwater technical requirements. Stormwater best management practices are required as per C.3 of the Municipal Regional Permit, the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, and are encouraged elsewhere in the landscape design plan and examples are provided in Section ; p Grading Design Plan. (a) For the efficient use of water, grading of a project site shall be designed to minimize soil erosion, runoff, and water waste. A grading plan shall be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation Package...In addition to the provisions contained herein, the grading plan shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Colma Municipal Code, including, without limitation, Chapter 5.07 and the city s Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in (1) The project applicant shall submit a landscape grading plan that indicates finished configurations and elevations of the landscape area including: (v) stormwater retention, infiltration, and/or filtration improvements, if applicable. p Stormwater Management. [NOTE: This section should be updated to reflect the latest requirements of the regional permit and standards that are integrated into the Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019]. December

99 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language p (4) Direct runoff from paved surfaces and roof areas into planting beds or landscaped areas or pervious pavement areas to maximize site water capture, treatment, and reuse. (5) Incorporate rain gardens, cisterns, and other rain harvesting or catchment systems. (6) Incorporate infiltration beds, swales, basins, and drywells, and other types of facilities to capture storm water and dry weather runoff and increase percolation into the soil. (7) Consider constructed wetlands and ponds that retain water, equalize excess flow, and capture and filter pollutants and debris. Hillsborough, Ordinance No Ordinance Amending Title 15 of The Hillsborough Municipal Code and Adding Chapter Chapter Green Building Regulations Definitions (x) Green infrastructure means the following as described by the US Environmental Protection Agency: a range of natural and built approaches to stormwater management such as rain gardens, bioretention, and permeable paving that mimic natural systems by cleaning stormwater and letting it absorb back into the ground. Green infrastructure could reduce the amount of runoff that enters the traditional piped stormwater system below ground, and could prevent overflows that pollute nearby water bodies. Green infrastructure elements are mandated and further defined under the Municipal Regional Permit s C.3 requirements and the Town s Green Infrastructure Plan, which will be adopted in 2019, and its guidelines and standards. (x) Green Streets means a street that incorporates environmental features like trees, rain gardens, infiltration planters, and permeable paving to capture, slow the course of runoff, and filter it naturally before it reaches major waterways and sensitive plant and animal life. Properly designed green streets not only manage stormwater flows and reduce pollutant levels in the water, for more information see the Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Landscaped green infrastructure elements increase biodiversity and create an opportunity for connecting urban open spaces and wildlife habitats through a green street network. Green streets offer a range of additional environmental, economic, and community benefits, including more walkable streets, reduction of heat island effects, increased property values, and more gathering spaces that benefit residents and customers of local businesses. Green street elements complement and should be an integral part of complete streets. 52 December 2016

100 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language Hillsborough, Ordinance No. 689: Water Conservation in Landscape Requirements Chapter p Definitions 3. Green infrastructure means the following as described by the US Environmental Protection Agency: a range of natural and built approaches to stormwater management such as rain gardens, bioretention, and permeable paving that mimic natural systems by cleaning stormwater and letting it absorb back into the ground. Green infrastructure could reduce the amount of runoff that enters the traditional piped stormwater system below ground, and could prevent overflows that pollute nearby water bodies. See the guidelines and standards of the City s Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in Green Streets means a street that incorporates environmental features like trees, rain gardens, infiltration planters, and permeable paving to capture, slow the course of runoff, and filter it naturally before it reaches major waterways and sensitive plant and animal life. Properly designed green streets not only manage stormwater flows and reduce pollutant levels in the water, for more information see the Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in Landscaped green infrastructure elements increase biodiversity and create an opportunity for connecting urban open spaces and wildlife habitats through a green street network. Green streets offer a range of additional environmental, economic, and community benefits, including more walkable streets, reduction of heat island effects, increased property values, and more gathering spaces that benefit residents and customers of local businesses. Green street elements complement and should be an integral part of complete streets. p Outdoor Water Use Efficiency Checklist A. Plant Material ix. Plant material in green infrastructure should be selected to be viable with periodic inundation and saturated soils, as well as tolerant of drought. The town s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, offers a plant list, and suggestions and planting guidance for landscape based stormwater applications. B. Mulch A minimum two three-inch layer of mulch shall be applied on all exposed soil surfaces of planting areas, although a three-inch layer is recommended. [NOTE: This revision is made based on the latest California State Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. 1 ] 1 See for 2015 Updated Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) for this and other changes. See specifically, State of California, Department of Water Resources, Chapter 2.7 Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, pages (g), Register December

101 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language p Outdoor Water Use Efficiency Checklist F. Soil Amendments Soil amendments, such as compost, shall be incorporated according to the soil conditions at the project site and based on what is appropriate for the selected plants, and to the function of the landscape if green infrastructure. See town s Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, design guidance for further information. p Stormwater Management Stormwater best management practices shall be incorporated into the landscape and grading design plans to minimize runoff and to increase on-site retention and infiltration and shall be consistent with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System and other applicable stormwater management requirements, including the guidelines, standards, and other policies and practices as defined in the town s Green Infrastructure Plan. OPEN SPACE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLANS County of San Mateo, Decision-Making Guidelines for Vegetation Management CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 1.3 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES p. 7 Objective 10: Protect Watersheds from Erosion and Non-Point Source Pollutants Include Integrated Pest Management Practices into park activities; Control non-point source pollution and erosion control through BMP s*; and Inspect and storm proof parks throughout the season, in particular prior to winter rains. [Add footnote:] As described and required by the Municipal Regional Permit, San Mateo County Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in CHAPTER 2. VEGETATION MANAGEMENT CONTEXT 2.3 RELEVANT PLANS AND POLICIES General Vegetation Goals Local Coastal Program Policies (1998) [NOTE: A summary of the applicable portions of the county Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, should be added here]. 54 December 2016

102 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language p CEQA Categorical Exemptions Related to Vegetation Management [NOTE: A summary of the applicable portions of the county Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, should be added here]. CHAPTER 5 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES AND APPROACHES p. 102, Overview of Erosion and Sediment Control Strategies General recommendations to control erosion and sediment include the following. To control soil erosion, the soil surface must be protected from the erosive forces of wind, rain, and water runoff, and a system to collect the sediments and reduce offsite migration of sediments is necessary. Actions to be taken include one or more of the following: Minimize the extent and duration of exposure; Protect areas from disturbance; Stabilize disturbed areas; Minimize runoff velocities; Retain sediments onsite with the use of green infrastructure and other techniques; and/or Inspect and maintain sediment control measures over time (Pacific Watershed Associates, 2003) SHORELINE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT Meets Vegetation Management Objectives 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 10. p. 145 Management actions that may alleviate these effects include: Working with adjacent landowners to control non-point source pollutants. As an example, at Fitzgerald, it will be important to work with the Half Moon Bay Airport and local landowners to reduce potential for runoff into the reserve. Coordinate these efforts with the development and implementation of the county's Green Infrastructure Plan, which is to be adopted in 2019, and the identification of green infrastructure opportunities within the Plan. Appendix A: Standard Operating Procedures p. 244 A.17 Non-Point Source Pollution Control and Erosion Control A. Non-Point Source Pollution Control and Vegetation Management The following list of BMP s pertaining to routine activities in San Mateo County Parks have been developed based on common practices at several federal, state, and local agencies, including the National Park Service, U.S Environmental Protection Agency, other County Park Districts, and State Lands. Also, refer to the San Mateo County Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, for descriptions and design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green infrastructure facilities. Suggested BMP s are presented by alphabetically by category December

103 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language Erosion Control Bare land should be carefully evaluated and appropriate vegetation established. At a minimum, a layer of organic mulch should be applied to the soil until the appropriate vegetation can be established. Management decisions should reflect the principles of plant succession leading to a multilayered canopy, which ultimately provides erosion protection. Natural accumulations of leaf litter and other organic materials should be left undisturbed on erosion-prone sites whenever possible. Excessive runoff should be buffered and erosion controlled through a comprehensive watershed study followed by appropriate corrective action and maintenance. Bioretention of hard surface runoff should be attempted whenever possible. Coordinate these efforts with the development and implementation of the county's Green Infrastructure Plan, to be adopted in 2019, and the identification of green infrastructure opportunities within the Plan. Managing for healthy plant communities is a major element in erosion prevention. Hillsborough, Vegetation Management Strategy & Guidelines 2.0 INTRODUCTION p ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR OPEN SPACE AREAS Goal 2 (OSC-3) Ensure the continued preservation, protection, and restoration of the natural features and resources of the Town that are essential to maintaining the quality of life for residents and wildlife, including creek corridors, trees, slopes, and woodlands, while minimizing potential conflicts, such as deer overpopulation. Objective 7. Use green infrastructure for improved water quality and stormwater management, of open space, natural areas, watershed, and other lands. Refer to the more detailed guidelines and standards that will be approved through the Town s Green Infrastructure Plan in p VEGETATION MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES AND APPROACHES Minimize Edge Effect In most cases, developing good relationships with neighbors will help ensure minimal edge effects on sensitive natural resources. A public outreach and education program may be helpful in correcting problems such as green waste dumping. In some instances, active management may be required to correct problems, such as fixing fences to exclude pet trespass, fixing irrigation problems, cooperatively maintaining adequate fuel reduction areas, etc. In some cases, the installation of perimeter green infrastructure improvements can address water quality and flow issues from stormwater runoff that may enter park space from adjacent properties and streets. p EROSION CONTROL In instances of severe erosion, (for example, the stream bank erosion at Crocker Lake that caused the historic bridge to wash out), engineered erosion control solutions, such as grading, installation of rock 56 December 2016

104 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language gabions, geotextile fabric, installation of drainage systems (French drains, etc.), green infrastructure, or similar largescale erosion control efforts are not addressed in this section. 9.0 BUILDING PUBLIC AWARENESS, SUPPORT AND INVOLVEMENT FOR VEGETATION MANAGEMENT p STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING PUBLIC EDUCATION AND AWARENESS Special events promoting environmental stewardship activities such as bird counts, themed environmental and historical walks, water quality monitoring, green infrastructure, weed removal, habitat restoration and garbage removal in the open space areas would likely draw community interest and participation both locally and regionally, and may generate continued interest and awareness. These could be used to capture initial interest and cultivate long-term advocacy and support. PEDESTRIAN PLANS City of San Mateo, City of San Mateo Citywide Pedestrian Master Plan 2. Vision, Goals, Objectives and Policies p. 2-4 Policy 3.B.2 Work with property owners of vacant land adjacent to public walkways to identify and implement beatification opportunities on the vacant property, such as landscaping, fencing and/or art installations. Objective 3.C: Adopt a Green Streets policy that facilitates environmentally sensitive design of the public right of way. [NOTE: This section should be expanded by adding policy statements that link the Pedestrian Plan to the City's existing Sustainable Streets Plan and its future Green Infrastructure Plan and how this helps the city achieve both pedestrian and multimodal goals as well as provisions of the MRP]. 5. Pedestrian Network Improvements 5.2. Major Infrastructure Improvements p Green Streets Green Streets is a vision for the public realm that incorporates sustainable practices into streetscape design. While conventional street design results in stormwater runoff entering urban creeks and ultimately the San Francisco Bay through a series of pipes and culverts, Green Street design uses pervious paving, bioswales, bioretention, rain gardens and similar tools to capture, treat and infiltrate stormwater. The elements of Green Street design can be incorporated into pedestrian facilities and traffic calming treatments, increasing safety and providing a more pleasant walking environment, as further defined in the City's existing Sustainable Streets Guidelines and Green Infrastructure Plan, December

105 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language which is to be adopted in Green Street design can reduces the amount of runoff that enters the storm drain system and augments groundwater supply. This results in reducing pollutants entering urban creeks, lagoons, and the San Francisco Bay, as is required per the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP). Recommendation This Plan recommends the City of San Mateo implement green street design where feasible on projects identified in this Plan, and particularly in those locations that are identified as opportunities in the City's Green Infrastructure Plan, once adopted in Design and other guidance for the implementation of green street infrastructure is provided in the City's Sustainable Streets Plan and Guidelines, and in the more detailed guidelines and standards that have been approved through the City's Green Infrastructure Plan. The San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program published the San Mateo County Sustainable Green Streets and Parking Lot Design Guidebook (2009) and can serve as a valuable reference for the City Intersection and Crossing Improvements p All Intersections Curb Extensions Curb extension geometry should allow mechanical street sweepers to clean transitions from the parking lane to the extended curb. Curb extensions may also require storm drainage re-engineering. The costs of re-engineering the storm drainage may be mitigated by installing green infrastructure within the curb extensions that can also help the city achieve stormwater treatment and management targets of the MRP and the city's Green Infrastructure Plan which is to be adopted in p Midblock Crossing Improvements Where there are no marked midblock crossings, these improvements can provide better pedestrian visibility. Midblock crossings also provide the opportunity for installing curb extensions to improve visibility and shorten crossing distances; these also provide opportunities for the installation of green infrastructure, see section The City has a number of existing marked crosswalks at uncontrolled midblock locations as well as a need for new midblock crossings. p Requirements for Large Scale Development Projects [NOTE: This section should be modified to reflect guidance and standards developed for the Green Infrastructure Plan that relate to streetscape. This will likely include the potential for the C.3 requirements for large or smaller scale developments to be met through green infrastructure that is constructed in adjacent street right of way or public open space.] p Peninsula Avenue and Bayshore Boulevard Intersection Improvement Study Recommendation This Plan recommends a study to improve access and pedestrian circulation at the intersection. Possible improvements include a marked crosswalk on south leg of the intersection and installation of a sidewalk on the unpaved southeast corner. Opportunities to incorporate stormwater treatment and drought-tolerant landscaping could also be explored. [NOTE: This should be modified if the Green Infrastructure Plan identifies this location as a Green Infrastructure opportunity.] 58 December 2016

106 DRAFT: Planning Document Update Model Language p El Camino Real Sidewalk Width Study Recommendation The City should consider a study to widen sidewalk width on El Camino Real within City limits. This study will require coordination with Caltrans. [NOTE: This should be updated to reflect the design studies done as part of the city's Sustainable Streets Plan which identify green infrastructure opportunities that can be achieved through the redesign of El Camino Real. Also, if the Green Infrastructure Plan identifies these opportunities that should be mentioned here.] 5.6. Project Sheets and Audit Recommendations p rd Avenue and Parrott Drive Intersection Improvement Add label to illustration on this page Potential for green infrastructure POTENTIAL FOR GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE p Hayward Park Caltrain Station Path at 17th Avenue Improvement Add label Identify opportunities for green infrastructure to image on this page. December

107 DRAFT Planning Document Update Model Language p Alameda de las Pulgas Road Diet (Barneson to Crystal Springs) Project Description Shared Lane Markings Potential for curb extensions with integrated green infrastructure streetscape improvements. p Walking Audit Recommendations Walking Audit Project A. Edison Street at W Hillsdale Boulevard Add label Potential for Green Infrastructure to image on this page. Potential for Green Infrastructure p Walking Audit Project B. Edison Street at W 39th Avenue Add label Potential to extend curb extensions along streets to provide green infrastructure opportunities to image on this page. Similar notes can be added to illustrations on the following pages: 5-57, 5-60, 5-61, 5-63, 5-64, 5-65, 5-66, 5-67, 5-68, 5-69, 5-72, and December 2016