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TASKS FOR PERMIT YEAR 2 (Continued) <br /> 0M2 - Vegetation Management Program <br /> Task 2: • Evaluate existing application patterns and practices in comparison to local surface drainage flow patterns. If <br /> necessary, modify application procedures to ensure the maximum reduction in runoff contamination while <br /> providing for at least the minimal application necessary to do the job. <br /> • Determine the feasibility of restricting or eliminating application of pesticides /herbicides /fertilizers in areas <br /> with potential for heavy surface runoff to the storm system. <br /> Task 3: • Develop training for personnel applying pesticide /herbicide/ fertilizer about the detrimental effects these <br /> products have on stormwater quality. Include alternative application procedures that can reduce the quantity <br /> of surface runoff contamination caused by the use of these products. <br /> Task 4: • Identify appropriate native species for local landscape use. <br /> • Research suitable sources for acquiring native species. <br /> • Conduct an inventory of all municipal parks and landscape areas currently employing the use of native species <br /> and evaluate the effectiveness and maintenance problems associated with their current use/landscape design. <br /> • Develop criteria for which native species are appropriate for various landscape and parks planting area <br /> designs. (Possibly develop various vegetation zones that can be included on the GIS system). <br /> • Develop management policies and procedures for the various "natural areas" and "special maintenance areas" <br /> located within City parks or other City property and develop criteria for allowing currently maintained park <br /> land to revert to a more natural state. As appropriate, revise documentation regarding procedures for <br /> landscape management. Include as a chapter (in three ring binder) in the comprehensive O &M plans <br /> developed under BMP OM1. Implement revised procedures and restrictions. <br /> 0M3 - Sanding . <br /> Task 1: • Monitor the quantity and application pattern of sanding material on public rights -of -way during post- storm- <br /> event cleanup operations. Determine those areas that show significant loss of material to the storm system. <br /> • Document the quantities of sand that are applied and collected for each storm event and evaluate the <br /> effectiveness of existing cleanup practices. <br /> • Develop possible improved strategies for applying (or collecting) sanding materials. Document sanding O &M <br /> procedures and include as a chapter in the comprehensive O &M manual (three ring binder) developed under <br /> BMP 0M1. <br /> Task 2: • Implement any improved strategies for applying sand and evaluate their effectiveness. <br /> Task 3: • Research the feasibility and stormwater quality benefits of recycling sand for future operations. <br /> Task 4: • The Engineering Division will review the feasibility of regulating the use of salt on private property. <br /> Task 5: • Review the chemical specifications (e.g., phosphorus content) of purchased sanding material and evaluate the <br /> necessity for covering or housing stockpiled materials. <br /> Task 6: • Examine storage areas for sanding materials. Determine whether or not alternative locations or covering the <br /> 1 storage areas would reduce impacts to stormwater. <br /> i <br /> 191 TASK6 \FINALBMP\FACTSHTS \RESP- PTY.PY2 01/04/96 6 <br />