TASKS: Evaluates City’s programs to ensure compliance with the NPDES and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits, compiles statistical data and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to respective state agencies Assesses the environmental impacts associated with all development activities and provides regulatory framework to ensure that current standards are implemented Maintains a complete inventory of storm water facilities and coordinates the inspection programs for construction, Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP), commercial/industrial facilities, and municipal facilities and updates each database on a quarterly basis Develops and implements public programs to inform and involve the public in controlling urban runoff Provides public assistance for storm water related concerns and complaints Coordinates maintenance of all publicly owned storm drains, catch basins and surface drainage facilities, in accordance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System guidelines Coordinate with the County of Orange and the Newport Bay Watershed Cities to meet the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements Assists East Orange County Water District and Irvine Ranch Water District with sewer overflows and ensure appropriate County and State agencies are notified and enforcement actions are taken when needed Works with the County of Orange to identify potential runoff monitoring locations and conduct investigation of pollutant sources when detected 2025-2026 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Implemented the Statewide Full Capture Trash Program, including installation of 10 new full capture devices and uploading City’s inventory into new database Conducted first round of onsite visual trash assessment in high residential, commercial, and industrial areas to gauge the amount of loose trash present Presented the City’s Trash Program to the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board staff in March 2026 to request the use of alternative land swap to meet compliance Presented the City of Tustin Trash Program to the Southern California APWA Began work with Rick Engineering to develop a storm drain master plan to evaluate the existing system and identify any needed upgrades Identified which commercial, industrial, and high residential properties connect directly to the City’s storm drain system Conducted 126 Commercial and Industrial Inspections and 55 post construction BMP inspections Transferred the Commercial/Industrial and the WQMP database to a cloud-based system to comply with new MS4 requirements Approved 14 WQMP for public and private development projects 2026-2027 GOALS: Implement the new tri-county MS4 permit that is anticipated to be adopted in December 2026. Implementation includes updating the Tustin City Code. Collaborate with the County and Newport Bay Watershed cities to identify regional Best Management Practices (BMPs) and funding sources such as the Orange County Transportation Agency tier two environmental grant program. Broaden the training program to include City staff and contractors listed in the new MS4 permit and conduct training every two years. Work with consultant team to evaluate City’s NPDES program in preparation for Regional Board audit of City. Support the County of Orange public education program addressing urban runoff and litter prevention. Evaluate joint projects with Caltrans that enable both agencies to meet the State’s Full Capture Trash Program requirements. Continue to Inspect post construction project to ensure the permanent BMPs have been properly installed. Conduct a second round of onsite visual trash assessment in high residential, commercial, and industrial areas to gauge the amount of loose trash present.
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