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Home My WebLink About03/21/2017 17A Council General InformationBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDASTATEMENT Item No. 17.A. For Meeting of: March 21, 2017 ITEM TITLE: Council General Information SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk SUMMARY EXPLANATION: 1. Yakima River Basin Project Activity Update 2. Response to Tony Courcy 3. Preliminary Council Agenda 4. City Meeting Schedule 5. Preliminary Future Activities Calendar ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY: APPROVED FORcl*� SUBMITTAL: City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type D report 3/212017 Cceer Merno D Courcy 3/612017 Co r Memo info 3116/2017 Coxer Merno Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resource Management Plan Project Activity Update February 2017 Purpose: To provide updates on technical aspects of ongoing planning studies for the Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resource Management Plan (Integrated Plan) Fish Passage Element Cle Elum Dam Fish Passage Facilities and Reintroduction Project Phase 1 construction contract for access road and bridge, awarded in July 2015 and completed October 2016. Phase 2 construction contract for a portion (secant pile vault) of the juvenile fish passage facility was awarded in July 2016, and on site work will begin March 2017. The juvenile fish passage facility has an innovative helix design to transport juvenile fish downstream over 63 feet of fluctuation in the reservoir. The upstream adult passage facility currently includes trap -and -haul in which the fish would be hauled in a fish transport truck for release in the Cle Elum Reservoir or upstream tributaries. However, an innovative fish transport system, Whoosh, is also being evaluated which may reduce the cost and time to implement the adult passage facility. The Whoosh fish passage technology was tested during the summer 2016 for Spring Chinook at the Roza Fish Trap as a surrogate for possible application at Cle Elum Dam. A similar test was performed fall 2016 at the Yakama Nation Fisheries Facility at Prosser Dam for Fall Chinook and Coho Salmon. Data for both tests are currently being analyzed. Additional testing is planned at Cle Elum Summer 2017. Box Canyon Creek Fish Passage: The Appraisal Report on Box Canyon passage and passage between Little Kachess and Big Kachess was completed in February 2016. The Passage review working group met in June 2016 to discuss passage for Box Canyon Creek. Several options for passage were discussed and the group decided to move forward with constructing a roughened channel with channel control structures as the preferred option at this time. Box Canyon Creek Fish Passage design is being performed by WDFW in coordination with Reclamation. Clear Creek Dam Fish Passage U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in coordination with the Yakama Nation, Reclamation, and WDFW has completed a study of bull trout in Clear Lake Reservoir and in Clear Creek just below the Clear Creek Dam. Ecology is requesting funding for fish passage improvements at this location for the upcoming State funding biennium (2017-2019). Reclamation is coordinating with USFWS, Yakama Nation and WDFW on design options for fish passage at Clear Creek Dam. Until passage improvements are accomplished, USFWS plans to continue augmenting the bull trout population in the North Fork Tieton River. a c+vT�=rh=rrW A S H I N �GT0N STATE U.S. Department of the Interior D E P A R T NI E N 0 E Bureau of Reclamation -- y Structural and Operational Changes Element Keechelus-to-Kachess Conveyance (KKC) Project The draft feasibility study addressing North Tunnel and South Tunnel Alternatives was completed May 2016. A KDRPP and KKC Supplemental Draft EIS is being prepared for release in 2017. The SDEIS will also include new information that has been gathered since release of the Draft EIS (DEIS) in January 2015 regarding project impacts, as well as updated information on proposed Bull Trout Enhancement (BTE). Cle Elum Pool Raise Construction work on the radial gates was performed in Summer 2016 and is scheduled to be completed in 2017. Shoreline protection will be performed with 6 contracts, over a period of several years. Reclamation is working on the solicitation package for contract 1, improvements on Forest Service facilities (specifically Speelyi Day Use Area and Cle Elum Campground), expected to be awarded Summer 2017. Additional public notices will be mailed to shoreline parcel owners, to inform them of timing of construction and informational meetings on existing shoreline designs. Power Subordination Roza Reach Smolt Survival Study In September 2015 the USGS and Cramer Fish Sciences submitted to Reclamation and the Yakima Basin Joint Board the final 3 year report entitled, Evaluation of stream flow effects on smolt survival in the Yakima River basin, Washington, 2012-2014. This report was made available to the stakeholder's group. The study was extended an additional year in 2016 to look at by-pass routes and survival. The Final report, Survival of Juvenile Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon in the Roza Dam Fish Bypass and in Downstream Reaches of the Yakima River, Washington 2016 by USGS prepared in cooperation with Bureau of Reclamation was available December 2016. Chandler Pumping Plant Electrification Kennewick Irrigation District (KID) and their consultant, developed a concept design for an electric pumping plant at Chandler, Reclamation has reviewed the concept design and KID will be working with their consultant on transient analysis. In addition, Reclamation, HDR and KID are modeling return flows in the lower Yakima System to determine impacts to KID from future conservation efforts. Modeling is on-going. Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District Feasibility Study of Relocating Point of Diversion Ecology contributed $62,500 in YBIP funds to assist YTID explore the feasibility and cost of changing its point of diversion from the headworks of the existing Tieton Canal near Rimrock Reservoir to a new location on the Naches River opposite the Wapatox diversion. This would require a pump station to lift water into YTID's storage reservoir. This change could be done either in conjunction with YTID's existing storage facility or in a potential new reservoir (North Fork Cowiche Creek Reservoir) that is also under consideration. The project could offer benefits to stream flow and fish habitat; water marketing opportunities, and supply reliability. A draft of the feasibility study was completed in January of 2017. An update will be given to the Water Supply Subcommittee in March 2017. YTID will continue to refine this option along with the North Fork Cowiche Reservoir and the Main Canal Replacement Feasibility Study completed in 2013, and expects to determine a preferred alternative later in 2017. Surface Water Storage Element Kachess Drought Relief Pumping Plant (KDRPP) Reclamation and Ecology, in coordination with Roza Irrigation District, are evaluating a floating pumping plant option for the Kachess Drought Relief Pumping Plant. Like the deep -shaft pumping plant options analyzed previously, this would pump up to 200,000 acre-feet of storage from the inactive pool of Kachess Reservoir in a drought year to proratable irrigation districts to provide up to a 70% supply. A KKC and KDRPP Supplemental Draft EIS (SDEIS) containing the floating pumping plant option is being prepared for release in 2017. The SDEIS will also include new information that has been gathered since release of the Draft EIS (DEIS) in January 2015 regarding project impacts, as well as updated information on proposed Bull Trout Enhancement (BTE). Wymer Reservoir Consideration of site requirements is ongoing. Bumping Reservoir Enlargement Project Geotechnical investigations involving geophysical logging were completed in Fall 2016. A final report was completed in December 2016, Geophysical Surveys, Seismic Refraction Surveys, Borehole Geophysical Logging, Electrical Resistivity Imaging, Bumping Lake Dam Modification Investigations, Yakima Project, Washington. One drill hole on the southernmost dam alignment was completed in Spring 2016. Appraisal geotechnical investigations have been completed and the final report was completed in December 2016, Bumping Reservoir Enlargement Geologic Report, Yakima Project, Washington. Groundwater Storage Element Groundwater Storage — Basin wide Analysis A new Groundwater Storage Subcommittee was established, with chair Tom Ring, Yakama Nation. The Subcommittee met in January 2017 to discuss current projects and proposed future study ideas. The subcommittee will reconvene in late March to review all ongoing groundwater storage projects and begin building mission statements and objectives for the group. In the Wapato Irrigation Project, additional monitoring well locations have been identified that will help with observation of the aquifer system response to recharge activities from Toppenish Creek. Reclamation is working with Yakama Nation Engineering to locate and drill the four (4) additional wells in Spring 2017. Pressure transducers will be installed by Ecology, and the data will be analyzed to determine the benefits of the recharge activities. Monitoring of existing sites continues. Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Ecology issued a long-term permit to the City of Yakima in January 2017 for implementation of the City's ASR program. The City is now evaluating the schedule and actions needed for long-term implementation. Initial actions will likely be completed by late 2017. The City plans to recharge in the winter of 2017/2018. Habitat Protection and Enhancement Element Targeted Watershed Protection and Enhancement The Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife are working with the Teanaway Community Forest (TCF) advisory committee to develop a recreation plan for the TCF. Actions will be guided by the recently approved Management Plan. New protocols and fencing projects are being implemented in 2017 to manage grazing impacts in the TCF. The state is currently finalizing a contract for improvements to protect riparian habitat from cattle grazing activities. Improvements include water troughs, stream crossings, and 10 miles of fencing. Mainstem Floodplain and Tributaries Fish Habitat Enhancement Program Eight fish habitat improvement projects funded under the 2015-2017 State biennial budget are under way at a total cost of approximately $4.5 million. These include projects being undertaken by Yakima County, the Yakama Nation and its partners, the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, Mid -Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Kittitas County Conservation District. Ecology is seeking similar funding for the 2017-2019 biennium, based on a list of projects the Habitat Subcommittee recommended in June 2016. A subgroup of the Habitat Subcommittee is working on a Wapato Reach Habitat Action Plan, using existing information and project proposals. This will be used to support funding requests under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act and other sources. In December NRCS awarded $7.5 million under the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) in connection with the Integrated Plan. Implementation of the "Yakima Integrated Plan - Toppenish to Teanaway" proposal is led by the Yakama Nation and the Kittitas County Conservation District. Implementation will occur both on the Yakama Reservation and in Kittitas County in conjunction with landowners and/or farm and ranch operators. Enhanced Water Conservation Element Several irrigation districts, conservation districts and the Yakama Nation are implementing or preparing to implement water conservation projects as recommended by the Water Use Subcommittee during the current (2015-2017) State funding biennium. These include Kittitas County Conservation District, Roza, Kittitas Reclamation District, Wapato Irrigation Project, Kennewick Irrigation District and the City of Yakima. Ecology is seeking similar funding for the 2017-2019 biennium, based on a list of projects the Water Use Subcommittee recommended in June 2016 Ecology, Reclamation, and Washington State Department of Health are inviting municipal and other community drinking waters stems to meetings in Spring 2017 to discuss the Integrated Plan and advancement of the municipal water conservation initiative under the conservation element of the Integrated Plan. Ecology is preparing a Request for Qualifications for private -sector firms or organizations to develop updated information and recommendations to advance the Market Reallocation Element. Ecology will continue to work with the Water Use Subcommittee on the Market Reallocation Element. Contacts for Information on the Integrated Plan: Wendy Christensen, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Columbia -Cascades Area Office, (509) 575-5848, ext. 203 Thomas Tebb, Washington State Department of Ecology, Office of Columbia River, (509) 574-3989 Project website: http:Ilwww.usbr.gov/pnlprogi / nbwep/index.html OFFICE OF THE (:17'YM,4NA(;ER 129 North Second Street Qv Hall, Yakima, Washington 98901 Phone (509) 575-6040 Mr. Tony Courcy N19 N 16 1h Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 �317 Oa 0-d de (/V&Ud fl) fVL4 ( 7 " - 1 I I IsITIZ a I[* I Ayr, I I I* ca . A zoning violation was reported to the code administration division on September 3, 2014 for 921 N. 16 th Avenue (Case # CAC -14-1614) for restricted access to the neighboring espresso stand. A code compliance officer was assigned the case and upon further investigation determined that there were unlicensed vehicles loaded with debris in the parking lot. In accord with city policies, these vehicles were deemed junk vehicles and needed to be moved to allow the required parking for the neighboring business. You wanted to know why the tenant of the adjoining property was notified of the code violation when you are the property owner of record. It has always been the policy of the City of Yakima to notify the owner and tenant of the property when a Notice of Non Compliance is issued. The Notice of Non Compliance identifies the property, alleged violation(s), remedial options, and contact information for staff. It is the City's responsibility for ensuring all parties involved are notified so appropriate action can be taken. That is why both you (as property owner) and the espresso stand (as tenant) were notified of the violation. Again, I hope I have adequately addressed your concern with city policies and practices, If you have any questions please contact me or Joan Davenport. MINE CC' Joan Davenport, Dir. of Community Development Joe Caruso, Code Administration Manager/Fire Marsl-rx-� MEMORANDUM To: Cliff Moore, City Manager From: Joan Davenport, Director of Community Development Subject: Summary of Development History & Frontage Improvements for 921 N 16th Avenue Date: February 3, 2017 Mr. Tony Courcy has participated numerous times in the "Audience Participation" portion of City Council meetings and Council committees. He often has expressed frustration regarding the installation of frontage improvements that were required as a condition of approval when the espresso stand was installed at 921 N 16th Avenue. On January 19, 2017, in a meeting with Cliff Moore, and myself, Mr Courcy asked the following questions: 1. If someone hooks into the storm drain on Hathaway Street where his frontage improvements were built, does he get reimbursed? 2. He believes the storm drain on Hathaway Street is not connected to anything and doesn't drain any water. 3. He believes he was treated differently than other developers. In 2003, the espresso stand was constructed on a paved lot where used cars were previously sold. The espresso stand generated more traffic than the used car lot and the conversion of this land required frontage improvements as detailed in Yakima Municipal Code 12.06.070. The City Engineering Division issued a "Street Break Permit" for the installation of a new driveway and sidewalk section that included concrete curb returns and a storm drain. On January 23, 2017 the Wastewater division noted that "the drain is located entirely within the street right of way and includes a catch -basin, connector pipe, and an Underground Injection Control (UIC). The installation is not located to serve a drywell from the adjoining property". 2002 Aerial photo eIt--, T - _ 2004 Aerial photo r►'lrm .1 T _11L r A L — I ] }, • A wra r larr •.4� Cep a F 4i 1� JL YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL • SESSION March 28, 2017 10 a.m. Miller Park 10*P-4 44P 2. The next meeting will be a City Council Business meeting on April 4, 2017 at 6 p.m. in =77 • Chambers I 91WESSOM MM9%rWW1 #W.' 73 voluntary offeting of a private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Council. The views or belie expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Council, and the Council does not endorse the religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker I also available on4ine at www.yakimawa.gov. For March 20, 2017 — March 27, 2017 GEEM�� Tuesday, March 21 10:00 a.m. County Commissioners meeting — Council Chambers 1:30 p.m. Bike/Ped Committee meeting — 2nd Floor Conference Room 4:30 p.m. Council Partnership Committee — Mayor/Council office 5:45 p.m. City Council executive session — Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. City Council meeting — Council Chambers Wednesday, March 22 3:00 p.m. Yakima Planning Commission — Council Chambers 3:30 p.m. Arts Commission — 2" d Floor Conference Room 5:30 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission — Council Chambers Thursdly, March 23 9:00 a.m. Hearing Examiner — Council Chambers 1:30 p.m, Council Economic Development — 2nd Floor Conference Room 3:00 p.m. Council Public Safety Committee — 2nd Floor Conference Room 5:30 p.m. Ethics & Equal Rights Committee meeting — 2nd Floor Conference Room Office Of Mayor/City Council Preliminary Future Activities Calendar ase Note: Meetings are subject to change . ......... Mon. March 20 1:30 p.m. YVCOG Executive Scheduled Meeting Adkison YVCOG Committee meeting ....... .............. Tue. March 21 1:30 p.m. Bike/Ped Committee Scheduled Meeting M6ndez 2nd Floor Conference Room meeting 4:30 p.m, Council Partnership Scheduled Meeting Adkison, Mayor/Council office Committee meeting Cousens, Lover 5:45 p.m. City Council Executive Scheduled Meeting Council Council Chambers Session 00 m. Cit Council meetin Scheduled Council Council Chambers Wed. March 22 2:00 p.m. TRANS -Action Scheduled Meeting D. Guti6rrez WSDOT 3:00 p.m. Yakima Planning Scheduled Meeting A. Guti6rrez Council Chambers Commission 3:30 p.m. Arts Commission meeting Scheduled Meeting Adkison 2nd Floor Conference Room 5:30 p.m. Historic Preservation Scheduled Meetin A. Guti6rrez Council Chambers Thur. March 23 1:30 p.m. Council Economic Scheduled Meeting A. Gutibrrez, 2nd Floor Conference Room Development Committee Cousens, Coffey meeting 3:00 p.m. Council Public Safety Scheduled Meeting Coffey, D. 2nd Floor Conference Room Committee meeting Guti6rrez, M6ndez 5:30 p.m. Ethics & Equal Rights Scheduled Meeting A. Guti6rrez 2nd Floor Conference Room Exploratory Committee meetinc, Fri. March 24 9:00 a.m. Yakima Basin Joint Board Board Meeting Lover Halverson NW meetinn Mon. March 27 12:00 p.m. Greenway Board meeting Board Meeting Cousens Greenway Visitors Center 12:00 Ca itol TheatreBoard Board Meetin Adkison C �T itol �heatre�. Tue. March 28 10:00 a.m. Council study session Scheduled Meeting Council Council Chambers Wed. March 29 8:30 a.m. Board of Health meeting Board Meeting Adkison Dept. of Health Tue. April 4 5:00 p.m. (T) City Council Executive Scheduled Meeting Council Council Chambers Session 6:00 " Cit Council meeting Scheduled Meetin CI Council Convention Center Fri. April 7