HomeMy Public PortalAbout2014.072 (05-06-14)RESOLUTION NO. 2014.072
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING
A GREEN STREETS POLICY FOR MAJOR TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS
WHEREAS, the new Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit
(Order No. R- 2012 -0175) was adopted by the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board, Los Angeles Region on November 8, 2012 and requires development of
Watershed Management Programs (WMPs) or Enhanced Watershed Management
Programs (EWMPs) for each watershed that an agency lies in among other
requirements; and
WHEREAS, municipalities electing to prepare a WMP or an EWMP under this
Permit are required to demonstrate that Green Street policies are in place that specify
the use of green street strategies for transportation corridors; and
WHEREAS, Green Streets are enhancements to street and road projects to
improve the quality of storm water and urban runoff through the implementation of
infiltration measures such as bioretention and infiltration trenches and dry wells bio-
treatment/infiltration measures such flow- through planters and vegetated swales;
treatment Best Management Practices (BMPs) such as catch basin filters and screens;
and implementing and maintaining xeriscaped parkways and tree lined streets; and
WHEREAS, Prior to February 26, 2013, the development of a draft Green Street
Policy had been initiated by the Gateway Water Management Authority of which
Lynwood is a participating member; and
WHEREAS, The City of Lynwood is participating in one watershed group, Lower
Los Angeles River which has elected to prepare a WMP.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby directs the Director of Public Works to
implement Green Streets for transportation corridors as described in the City of
Lynwood Green Streets Manual. The City of Lynwood Green Streets Manual is
attached hereto. The USEPA's Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure guidance
(December 2008 EPA - 833 -F -08 -009) shall be followed to the maximum extent
practicable.
Section 2. The Director of Public Works is authorized to make non - substantial
modifications the Green Streets Manual to continue to working toward the goals of the
MS4 permit and facilitate the use of the manual by the city and contractors.
Section 3. Routine maintenance of roadways and activities including but not
limited to: application of seal coats, slurry seals, grind and overlays, and reconstruction
to maintain original line and grade are excluded from the Green Streets Policy.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 6t" day of May, 2014.
ATTEST:
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aria Quinonez, CI if Cler 0
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Wvid A. Garcia, City Attorney
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Aide Castro, Mayo
APPROVIM AS TO CONTENT:
Sarah M. Wither, City Manager
Emilio Murga, P. �- rector
Public Works/ IW Engineer
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 6th day of May, 2014.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS SANTILLAN -BEGS, SOLACHE, HERNANDEZ
AND CASTRO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE
ABSTAIN: NONE
M is Quinonez, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct
copy of Resolution No. 2014.072 on file in my office and that said Resolution was
adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 6th day of May, 2014.
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Maria Quinonez, dity Clerk