WATER COP: Enforcing Stormwater Requirements Karineh Samkian City of San Pablo

Presentation Outline  San Pablo’s inspection program  Enforcement toolbox  Enforcement challenges  Ordinance amendment  Next steps

Inspection Program  76 food service facilities and 37 auto service facilities  Public Works Inspector: Inspections  Environmental Program Analyst: Follow-up enforcement

Common Violations  Washing outdoor surfaces into the stormdrain

Common Restaurant Violations  Washing mats outside  Dirty trash area  Leaking oil containers

Common Auto Facility Violations  No/improper secondary containment  Working on cars outdoors  Washing cars

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

Enforcement Challenges  Definition of a violation  Property owner/manager vs. business  Fine amounts are too low  Repeat violators

Case Study  Denny’s grease interceptor overflow

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

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

Next Steps  Address repeat violators

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