water cop: enforcing stormwater requirements karineh samkian city of san pablo
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WATER COP: Enforcing Stormwater
Requirements
Karineh Samkian City of San Pablo
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Presentation Outline
San Pablo’s inspection program Enforcement toolbox Enforcement challenges Ordinance amendment Next steps
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Inspection Program
76 food service facilities and 37 auto service facilities
Public Works Inspector: Inspections
Environmental Program Analyst: Follow-up enforcement
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Common Violations Washing outdoor surfaces into the
stormdrain
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Common Restaurant Violations
Washing mats outside
Dirty trash area
Leaking oil containers
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Common Auto Facility Violations
No/improper secondary containment
Working on cars outdoors
Washing cars
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Enforcement Toolbox
Inspection and re-inspection
Notice to Abate/Notice of Violation followed by an Administrative Citation
Referral to City Attorney, District Attorney, Water Board, or Fish and Game
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Enforcement Challenges
Definition of a violation
Property owner/manager vs. business
Fine amounts are too low
Repeat violators
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Case Study Denny’s grease interceptor overflow
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Ordinance Amendment
Defined minimum fine amount for misdemeanors as $250
Established $1,000 automatic citation for discharges to the stormdrain system
Successful at getting compliance
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Automatic Citation Process
Send citation
Can appeal it but must first pay $250
A hearing will be scheduled and the hearing officer will make the final ruling
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Next Steps
Address repeat violators