DATE: October 16, 2018
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Utilities & Environmental Services
SUBJECT
Title
Installation of Trash Reduction Infrastructure in the Storm Drain System - Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Letter of Intent to Partner with Caltrans
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That Council adopts the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a letter of intent to partner with Caltrans and to negotiate terms of a cooperative agreement.
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SUMMARY
The City of Hayward and Caltrans are among those required by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (Water Board) to reduce trash in the storm drain system by 100% by 2022. Caltrans is interested in partnering with the City to treat stormwater from portions of the 880-freeway located in Hayward. Staff is seeking Council authorization to negotiate terms of a cooperative agreement to install trash reduction infrastructure.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III Proposed Caltrans Trash Reduction Infrastructure
Attachment IV Maps of Previous and Future Trash Reduction Efforts