CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: June 15, 2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. __-26 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GROUP PROGRAM INSPECTION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PLEASANT HILL AND
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT AND THE
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SYNOPSIS
The City of Pleasant Hill is a participant in the Contra Costa Clean Water Program (CCCWP), which enables Contra Costa cities, towns, and unincorporated areas—collectively referred to as “permittees”—to implement local and countywide stormwater programs in a coordinated manner.
In support of these efforts, the Group Inspection Agreement between the City of Pleasant Hill, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, and the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides coordinated inspection services to ensure the City achieves compliance with the stormwater provisions of the Municipal Regional Permit (MRP).
The existing Group Program Inspection Agreement needs to be renewed to incorporate new and enhanced inspection obligations under the MRP. The purpose of this item is to consider authorizing the City Manager to execute the Group Program Inspection Agreement.
DISCUSSION
Background
Municipal Regional Permit (MRP) 3.0, which became effective on May 11, 2022, introduced new and enhanced requirements for Provision C.4 – Commercial and Industrial Site Controls. These updates significantly expand inspection obligations for permittees, including:
Required Inspections - MRP 3.0 requires regular inspections of commercial and industrial properties to ensure stormwater pollution prevention measures are properly maintained. More Reporting Requirements - The City must maintain detailed records of inspections, corrective actions, and follow-up efforts for annual compliance reporting. Expanded Inspection Responsibilities - More types of facilities are now subject to inspection requirements, increasing staff workload and program complexity. Stronger Enforcement Expectations - The permit requires timely and consistent enforcement actions when facilities are not in compliance with stormwater regulations.
The renewal of the Group Program Inspection Agreement is critical to ensure continued compliance with MRP 3.0.
The existing Inspection Activities Agreement, which provides shared inspection services through Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, West County Wastewater District, and Delta Diablo Sanitation District, has been critical in helping permittees meet these requirements efficiently and cost-effectively. These coordinated efforts have been taking place in a similar manner since 2009.
Without a renewed agreement, each permittee would be responsible for meeting these obligations independently and could face significant challenges in maintaining compliance, including:
Resource Constraints - Many jurisdictions lack the staffing and technical expertise to independently meet the expanded inspection requirements. Cost Implications - Shared services reduce duplication of effort and allow economies of scale, minimizing overall program costs.
Continuity of Compliance - The renewed agreement ensures continued inspection activities in compliance with NPDES permit conditions.
The renewed agreement (see “Attachment B”) incorporates administrative updates, invoicing improvements, backup staffing provisions, and alignment with MRP 3.0 requirements, ensuring that the Group Program remains a robust and collaborative mechanism for compliance.
Additionally, including a provision to maintain the existing agreement in effect until the new one is executed will safeguard against service interruptions during the renewal process.
FISCAL IMPACT
Each year, the City of Pleasant Hill projects the completion of 60 commercial and industrial facility inspections to remain in compliance with the MRP 3.0 requirements. The projected annual inspection costs paid to the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District is $40,000. These costs are funded by the City’s NPDES funds and will not have any new fiscal impact on the City.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public Contact was made through posting of the City Council agenda on the City’s official notice bulletin board, at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center, and at the Pleasant Hill Police Department. The agenda and staff report are posted on the City’s web page.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Move to Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Group Program Inspection Agreement between the City of Pleasant Hill and Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Proposed Resolution
ATTACHMENT A Contra Costa Clean Water Program Inspection Activities Agreement Among Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, and the City of Pleasant Hill
Prepared by: Laetitia Porta, Senior Civil Engineer
Reviewed by: Ann James, Public Works Director
Approved by: Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager