Alameda County Urban Runoff Clean Water Program
Jack A. Lindley Water RESOURCES Manager, July 17, 1992
Dear Mr. Wood:
I am the program coordinator for the Alameda County Urban Runoff Clean Water Program (CWP). CWP is a consortium of Alameda County Agencies enumerated on our letter head.
I am writing in response to the Berkeley videotape sent early last month. The coalition' s video has received wide circulation and has been effective in calling attention to Public Works practices that impact water quality. As as employee of the Alameda County Public Works Agency I can say that your reminder has solidified our agency's resolve to continue the cleanup practices in our corporation yard. I am sure your video has been a good reminder to the other agencies to "practice what v. preach'. Your video has been a good service in helping to clean up the stomwater discharges to the San Francisco Bay.
cc: Rick Ruiz, Deputy Director, M & 0
Patty Spangler, Public Information Coordinator
California Region Water Board, Los Angeles
August 26, 1992
VIDEO TITLED, "PORTAL TO THE BAY"
Thank you for sharing the video, "Portal to the Bay", with us which we received on August 24, 1992. The video offers a rather distinct perspective into non-point source pollution. We intend to share this video with the cities in the Los Angeles Region and other interested parties to increase, awareness of proper waste disposal practices.
Thank you for taking an active role in water quality issues.
Winnie D, Jesena, P. E. Chief, Coastal Surface Waters Regulatory Unit
City of Milpitas, August 27, 1992
455 E. Calaveras Blvd. Milpitas, California 95035
Dear Mr. Wood:
I am very pleased to send you this letter regarding the conversation we had on August 27, 1992. As you know, storm water discharge has become one of the main issues of the Environmental Protection Agency. The City of Milpitas along with surrounding communities has developed a storm water management plan to control pollutants from entering our creeks, rivers and eventually San Francisco Bay. A key element in this plan is the education of ourselves and the community about our roles in preventing pollutants from entering our storm drain. Materials like your video is going to play an important role in achieving this task.
We respectfully request your written approval for the right to copy and show your video on local cable television. For any further information or question please contact me at (408) 942-2374.
Thank you in advance.
Babak Kaderi Engineering Aide, Land Development
cc: Land Development Engineer
TOM BATES, MEMBER OF THE ASSEMBLY TWELFTH DISTRICT
California Legislature, October 14, 1992
Dear L A Wood:
Thank you for your letter and the information on the Bancroft Guardian Coalition and the Alameda County Urban Runoff Clean Water Program (CWP).
As you know, I am very interested in everything that affects the quality of the San Francisco Bay ecosystem and would be very interested in seeing your video, "Portal to the Bay". Unfortunately, I misplaced the film. If you do have an extra copy, I would greatly appreciate if you would send it.
Again, thank you for your letter and for your work in this important area.
Sincerely,
Tom Bates, Member of the Assembly
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MARIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Mehdi Madjd-Sadjadi, Director, August 18, 1992
Attention L A Wood
RE: Surface Runoff Pollution Plans
Dear Mr. Wood:
Thank you for the copy of your video "Portal to the Bay". Although some of the audio was hard to understand I think this is a good step in enhancing public awareness of the problem of pollution from surface runoff. I will be showing it to some of our Foremen who, I am sure, would not particularly relish being the "star" of a similar film here in Marin.
As I explained in our telcon, the County of Marin has a long history of attention to this issue although the various elements have never been pulled together into a Program with a capital P. I am sure, however, that there are areas where such a "pulling together" will result in both better efficiency and effectiveness including the "disposal issue" you have so effectively raised.
Thank you again for the video and the opportunity to comment. If you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further, please feel free to call me at 499-6528 any time during regular business hours.
John M. Wooley Assistant Civil Engineer Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
CITY OF PLEASANTON CALIFORNIA
June 24, 1992
Dear Mr. Wood:
I am returning to you the enclosed video tape you brought by earlier this month. I am pleased to inform you that the City of Pleasanton is in conformance with requirements established by the Alameda County Urban Runoff Clean Water Program in regards to disposal of street sweeping and storm drain inlet debris.
Current procedures include disposal of street sweeping debris at the local landfill. Storm drain inlet debris is spread out for drying purposes with the leachate draining into a sediment basin where the solids settle and the liquid either evaporates or percolates into the ground. The solids are then placed into the local landfill.
Possible modifications to disposing of storm drain inlet debris may occur pending establishment of best management practices by the Program. I thank you for the use of the information provided on the video tape and encourage your coalition to remain active in increasing awareness of runoff pollution and its effects on San Francisco Bay.
Very truly yours,
Joseph Elliott
Director of Public Works and Utilities
Santa Clara Valley Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program
August 12, 1992
Dear Mr. Wood:
Thank you for the video "Portal to the Bay" which will be presented to the 13 cities, County of Santa Clam and Santa Clara Valley Water District personnel that are responsible for implementation of the Nonpoint Source Control Program in the Santa Clam Valley.
I learned of "Portal to the Bay" from the Alameda County Public Works staff. I found the video to be an excellent example of the importance for municipalities to address their nonpomt sources of pollution as we move ahead with implementation of nonpoint source programs.
I am enclosing some of the materials we have developed as part of the Santa Clara Valley program and are sharing these with Alameda and other storm water programs being developed throughout the State.
Again, thank you for sharing the video that you have prepared.
Roger B. James ,Chairman management Committee
Alameda County Urban Runoff Clean Water Program
Patty Spangler Public Information Coordinator, August 11, 1992
Dear Mr. Wood:
I received my carbon copy of your August 3 letter to Mr. Roger James. As you are aware, the video "Portal to the Bay" was not developed for the Alameda County Urban Runoff Clean Water Program, although your letter implies that it was.
In interest of accuracy, I will clarify this point with Roger James and would ask that, in the future, you rightfully credit the Bancroft Guardian Coalition with the production of the video “Portal to the Bay”.
cc: Jack Lindley
