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

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

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

4. Common Violations  Washing outdoor surfaces into the stormdrain

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

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

7. 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

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

9. Case Study  Denny’s grease interceptor overflow

10. 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

11. 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

12. Next Steps  Address repeat violators

13. Contact Information (510)215-3037 karinehs@ci.san-pablo.ca.us QUESTIONS?