Regional Stormwater Compliance Program (RAC JPA)
Oakley
Summary
The council renewed the $30 per equivalent runoff unit stormwater assessment — a formality in place since 2004 that funds drainage maintenance and pollution compliance, with the general fund covering a $100,000–$150,000 shortfall.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Every parcel keeps paying the same $30 benchmark rate; the city subsidizes the program's shortfall from the general fund.
All property owners who rely on maintained drainage and clean stormwater compliance.
Councilmember Fuller contended the credit system could favor developers seeking to build on small infill parcels.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency and Special Meeting of the Oakley Public Financing Authority - May 26, 2026
Oakley joined a countywide joint powers authority that lets developers and public agencies buy stormwater treatment credits from off-site green infrastructure instead of building their own. It's voluntary and no new taxes hit existing homeowners, but Fuller worried it enables development on awkward leftover parcels.
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency/Oakley Public Financing Authority - May 12, 2026
The council explored joining a countywide program that lets developers buy stormwater compliance credits instead of building treatment facilities on tight sites. Councilmembers liked the flexibility but questioned equal cost-sharing among cities and what happens after the 30-year maintenance period. Staff will bring back full documents.
Regular Joint Meeting of the Oakley City Council/Oakley City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the Oakley Redevelopment Agency and Special Meeting of the Oakley Public Financing Authority - Mar 24, 2026
The council renewed the $30 per equivalent runoff unit stormwater assessment — a formality in place since 2004 that funds drainage maintenance and pollution compliance, with the general fund covering a $100,000–$150,000 shortfall.
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