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TASKS FOR PERMIT YEAR 3 (Continued) 0M2 — Vegetation Management Program Task 2: • Evaluate existing application patterns and practices in comparison to local surface drainage flow patterns. If necessary, modify application procedures to ensure the maximum reduction in runoff contamination while providing for at least the minimal application necessary to do the job. • Determine the feasibility of restricting or eliminating application of pesticides /herbicides /fertilizers in areas with potential for heavy surface runoff to the storm system. - Task 3: • Develop training for personnel applying pesticide/herbicide / fertilizer about the detrimental effects these products have on stormwater quality. Include alternative application procedures that can reduce the quantity of surface runoff contamination caused by the use of these products. Task 4: • Identify appropriate native species for local landscape use. • Research suitable sources for acquiring native species. • Conduct an inventory of all municipal parks and landscape areas currently employing. the use of native species and evaluate the effectiveness and maintenance problems associated with their current use /landscape design. • Develop criteria for which native species are appropriate for various landscape and parks planting area designs. (Possibly develop various vegetation zones that can be included on the GIS system). • Develop management policies and procedures for the various "natural areas" and "special maintenance areas" located within City parks or other City property and develop criteria for allowing currently maintained park land to revert to a more natural state. As appropriate, revise documentation regarding procedures for landscape management. Include as a chapter (in three ring binder) in the comprehensive O &M plans developed under BMP OM1. Implement revised procedures and restrictions. 0M3 - Sanding Task 1: • Monitor the quantity and application pattern of sanding material on public rights -of -way during post- storm- event cleanup operations. Determine those areas that show significant loss of material to the storm system. • Document the quantities of sand that are applied and collected for each storm event and evaluate the effectiveness of existing cleanup practices. • Develop possible improved strategies for applying (or collecting) sanding materials. Document sanding O &M procedures and include as a chapter in the comprehensive O &M manual (three ring binder) developed under BMP OM1. Task 2: • Implement any improved strategies for applying sand and evaluate their effectiveness. Task 4: • The Engineering Division will review the feasibility of regulating the use of salt on private property. Task 5: • Review the chemical specifications (e.g., phosphorus content) of purchased sanding material and evaluate the necessity for covering or housing stockpiled materials. Task 6: • Examine storage areas for sanding materials. Determine whether or not alternative locations or covering the storage areas would reduce impacts to stormwater. 0M5 - Clean -up after Accidents and Fires Task 1: • Review and, if applicable, revise initial cleanup procedures by emergency fire units (after structural fires) to include procedures which reduce impacts to stormwater quality. • Review fire unit's post incident equipment cleaning practices to ensure minimum contaminant runoff to gutters and/or fire station catchbasins.- Revise cleaning practices as necessary. Task 3: • Develop education materials and /or training for Department of Public Safety staff about fire site contaminant clean up and its relation to stormwater quality. Include education regarding revised procedures for equipment cleaning practices. \ 91C0753A\ TASK6 \FINALBMP \FACTSHTS \RESP- PTY.PY3 01/04/96 5