2005, 04-12 Regular Meeting r ;
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tiPUk.Ati`E VALLEA' CIT1' CU[.►NCIL
REGULAR 1VlFFTING #bd
Tuesaay, nPrit 12, zooi 6:00 p.m.
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I Nntc: Council mav rntrrtain a motian ta wane rradins and apprnvc Conxcat Agen(in.)
u Approxal of Itegulxr Council Mreting Minutec of Ntarch 2Q05
h. Apprc,val of Swdy 5cssion Mcclinst h4inutcs afApnl 2_0N05
APprLivel nf Payrall uf March 30. 2W ui S 1"-,-,. 161J.812
d. Appruval atthc Followi►w Vuucltcrs:
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(public c(immcnt)
3. Srcond 12cnding Propo3ct! Pawn Btokcr Ordinnnce 05-01 i-Cal Wall.crlCnry Uriskcll
I public cotnmcatj
~!'rop, cJ Kesoluticin 05-00? tirttins; Public Nc,wing far Sl.reet Vacati4n ~ 11' 6 1-r); Marma -~u1.up
(pu6lic cammcntj
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Motiur4 ConsidcTUtion; Caiis_rstet 1+~pproval, PooI OperiitA4,n - Mike Jau4mn [pufxlir canimrnt}
R Motion C<.snsidcrntiaiE; Apairov:d, F,irnkkhrg,~ „0s° (.'vn1urPl::cc - ~ELvc %1'orhm
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Q. Watcrshcd Maiiagea~~~~~t Plare Pre-sCtMlati-CIrN - Scott Kuktur`RoNi l:io~dLm
10. C:artirncrinC Ck:;w•elopm+:w k'crmit Pmeegs F VawcYtart - ti znri Regor
i i., Prapa~ged F3udget aniciidnicrpt Diseussion _ KL:,-. ,I.hornpsr,rf
1 T:1Il~ PE~.~Wl51C+1'1S - 1 t?ii3 SC11011e:tk5
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I I. R espons.e to Previeitts Pti b I ic €..'.omnertis
14 . Apprcwcd Planning Comttiswicsn 14iinutes of FeL,rwary 2•1, 2004
C>. ApproveJ 13lanning C:omenissaon htimetcs of X-l;srch ao. 20ll
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Ollier Tcrrrratrat {r20mr"ng Mec+1inin~:~'4~nts-:
Aprkl 13, 2005 - Cunve[satiof.t wi[I1 ilzc Corllmu.[trty. (I p.,sa 1'i;aIG LCCMctkt1'kr}. gi*+W.~ E: 4'"' ,'4vv
April 19.: l]0S, Ioint N1ceizzgCouncia and Planmi~~gCommi3sion 6°00 p,rn., Cnrr4prc:hcnsive J'ian
TEcinrnts - Land C,i: Dtiirt Map
Apni ?{l, 2005.Wedncsday, 12;00 p,m., I..uneheonT Swttc of (he Cit}° Addr~~~ hy 14'l-wc7rWilhitt -
Mirabeau I-lotel, (±p~.}ns-ored by the Vul~ey Chramker oi CommerwV,~ -
11prir 26« 2005, Regula,-'vrt.~liflg 6:00 P~~~ic Hcar,ng-.-~:
I. Amerrding 1005-20 10 Ti°an%porlafiran Imp~vemen.t !'rmg. si r~i i F[P)
2. P~po,sed 1iudgm A.mtndment
May 17, 1-005, Jojnt Mccting Courtcil aijd PIaniaing Cainmission d:l}0 p_Grrt, - Com ltr~lway;;,, c l``J.in
Ftcmunts - I'rcsentatian cif F't.rhfic Ikcr►•ir€g Dr;rr
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City of Spokane Vallc},
CiCy Co►uiicil Regular vlceting
Tuesday, viarch 22, 2005
vlayor Wilhite called thc meeting to qrder yt 6:00 p.m., And welcomed everyane to the 63rd meetine
Atten,drrnce:
DianaWilhiie; Vtayor Dave Mercier; Cit}' Manager
Rich Munson, Depuh, Ma}ror \iina Rcgor, Deputy Ciry Manager
Gaiy Schimmels, Councilmember Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorne_y
Iviike Flanigan, Cnuncilmernbcr Ken'1"hompson, Pinance I7irector
Nlike DeVletninb; Councilmember Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
I7ick Dene►iny, Councilmember Marina Sukup, CommunityDcvelopment Direetor
Steve Taylor, Councilmernbcr Mike Jackson, Parks and Recreation llirector
, Cal VValker; Police Ctiiel'
Torn Scholtens, Building Official
Greg `°Bing".I3ingaman, IT Spccialist
Sue Pearson; Deputy City Clerk
Is'VVQCATI:ON: Mayoe Williite gave the iiivocation.
1'LLllGE Or ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Wilhite led tlie Pledge of AlleQiance.
ROLL CALL: Deputy City Clerlc PeAason called The roll. All Councilmembers were present. .
APPRQVAl: OF ACrNDA: City Manager Mereier requested t:hat Item 43 bc taken off the agenda.
Ivfayor Wilhite requested that a Mayoral Appointment Confrmation be acfcted to the agencla as 6A. It wcrs
moved by Cowreilmenrber DeVlemitrg, secorrded hv Cozarcilnrember Flunigpn, cnd zuzcuiinzoirshf ugretcl
upon to apprune tlre amencled agendu as pre,sented. Vote hi, Ac'CIQ77'1Q110)1: Il7 .FpV07': UI7Cll7J)7TOuS.
Oppa.red: 1Vare. .Abstentiurrs: None. Motian r.arried.
CQbUMT1'LL. I3QA.RD, LIA[SO\' SUi12i1'IAItY RTPORTS
Councilmetribcr Schimmels: repnrted that he atiencled the Spokane Itcgional TraunspUrtation Council
meeting whe.re the City receive.d t:he approval fqr three constructipn and one siclewalk project. The
projects are to concrete Dishman-Mica Road beriveen Appleway Avenue and Sprague Avenue, to
concrete Barker R.aad and Mission Avenue interse:ction, and the Pines Road-Mansfielcl Averiue projeci.
The sidewalk project is on MisSion Avenue from Argonne Road to F'ines Road. The City NN'ill receive
apprqximately $1:000,000 for the four projccts.
Councilmember. 'Caylor: rnenlioned that he was part of the interview comrnittee for tlie Director of the
Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Tlie Chamber has started a compreliensive plan worl: study gro«p that
Couiicilmember Taylor attended. The CDBG, Community llevelopment Block Grant, group had a c.ommittee meeting to decide on what projet;ts to fund. Ivtontgomery Drive frorti University Road to Pines
Road and the comprehensive plan were funded.
Taeputy -Mayor Vlunson: mentioned that he attended the NTLC; Nationa) I.,eague of Cities meeting in
Wasliinbton llC last week. He, CounaiLmember Taylor, and Mayor Wilhite gathered information abOut.
~J the new crtinsporfation bill; Bridging the Valley funding; Light Rail funding; ihe movino oP CDBG;
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Community Development Bloclc Grants, from Mousing and Urban Development to the Departrr►ent of
Cornmerce; and Environmental Projection Agency, about: t:he wastewater issues in aur region. Cauncilmember Flanigan: mentioned t:hat. he met with ]'eggy L)ocring, ValleyFest Coordinatnr, and she
infonncd him that a tour bus group will be adding Vt311eyFest to their tours. She also announcul (liat She
has funding from Comca.st and the local hocelicrs.
Councilmeinber DeVleming: statcd that the Student Advisory Council will he accepting applications for
the 2005-2006 Couneil. He attended the Edgecliff SCOPF Pancake Breakfast and helped judge the Miss
Spokane Valley Ambassador contest.
Councilmemher 17enennv: mentioned tliat S`I`A will be hiring a consultant: to do a study on the Plaza
«<hich will include current and highest uses. '1"he 5TA will be going out for a Request for Qualifications
for a compen5akion consultant; a CEO Tasldorce for STA met and is starting to decide on which
canclidates lo inteiview for the vacant pasition; ST,A Board met and Uus route changes Tar Spolcane Valley
have been approved; STtA Citizen's Board has been established. Washington Suite Deparlmenc nf
Ecology, Use Analysis work group met to set up work groups.
NIAYOR'S RFPQRT:
Mayor Wilhite reported that she went to the NLC meeting in Washington DC. Deputy City Manager
Regor and Mayor Wilhite met widi Washington State's Senatnrs and Representatives about EPt1 and the
wastewater treatment f'acility permit. Mayour Wilhite attended many NLC worl;shops. She helped judge
ehe Miss Spokane Valley Ambassador contest ancl 3tCendcd the F.dgecliffi SCOPE Pancake Breakfast.
Mayoe Wilhite was contactecl about t:he Sister Cit), program at the. Japanese-American Lunctte0n.
PU}3LJC COATMTN'I'S Mayor Wilhite explained that public commencs are for members af t.he Public to
speak to the Council regarding matters not on thc agenda. She invi[ed public comment. Nlancy Nlishimura, 15103 E Vallcyway ,Avenue: spoke about the nuisance code arnendment orciinance that
was remove<1 from the aaenda. She w4uld like to see the Cit)- Council adopt this ordinance and take a
strong stance on perpetua) garage sales. She etplaine_d how her neighbor's yard and house look. She
providcd written testimony and piatures for the City Council.
Carol Holclren, 15211 l-L Valle}'way Avenue: explained that she and her husband have tried to befriend the
owmer of the perpetual garage sale to help dispose of the items. He has refused any help saying that he
will sEll all lhe sl:uff thac is stacked in his yard. She is very concerned about how this is clevaluing her
home and property.
Jeff Hast.ings, 15115 F Vallcvway .Avenuc: said the address Iie stated is his rriother's address and he was
speaking on her behalf. He indicated that his family has lived in the neighborhood for the ]ast forty years.
The neighbors tirc friendly ancl help eaclt otlier out. Many have appro3checl the owner of the perpetual
garage sale and he wron't accept help. Garage sales are a good thirig but this homeowner has abused the
intent of ihem. Please help the neighborhood by passing the nuisance ordioance changcs.
Vickv Kessler, 202 $kip«<orth Itoad: said that she received a violation noticc for her rental property six
months ago. She tool: it seriously and IZer renters cleaned up the property. A$500 fine was avoided. She
has friends that (ive next to the owner of the perpetual yard sale that ha,.s been going on far almost a year.
She wanrs to l:now if the violation riotices are givcn in a timely manner and if the notices are enforced.
Ivf3?ror 1Vilhite inforrned hcr that staFf woulct gct back to her with answers to her questions.
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l. CUNSENT AGl;vl:)A Consists of items COt1SICIExGCI routine which are approved as agrouN. A
Councilmember may remove an item from the Coiisent: Abenda to be considered separacely.
(Note: Council m,iy entcrtaiu a mofiqn to w9ive reading aod approve Consent Agclida.) a. Approval of ltegular Council Meetino Minutes of March S, 2005
b. Approval of f'ayrol I of ularch 15; 2005 of $ 108,192.63
c. Approval of the Followin~ Vouchers:
VQUCHFR. LIST VOUCNC'R_ TOTAL
DATE Number(s) VOUCI-I11R
.'1lvf O LT~'.[.
03-04-05 6392-6435 74,284.60
03-11-05 6436-6479 1,502,686.76
GR.AND TOTAL 1,576,971.36
It wus 111U11G'd Bv CtJ101CfIn7(.'ll7tJGJ' .DE'VIG'f72TT1g CI)1CI .secondecl bij Deprrty i1rlaynr lWuiasan tv wni>>e reuding
tind apprave the Consent Agerrdr.r. Vute by tlcclanration: I17 Favor: Unanimous. Oppased: None.
A hstentior7s; Xone. tLlotinn carrietl.
NCV1' Bi3STNFSS:
2. Sec(ind Headiog Yroposed Ordinanee 05-012, Strcet Vacatinn Ameoclmcnt- Marina Sukun
Afier I7epun' Cit), Clcrk Pearsan rezd the ordinancc title, i1 ivas moved by Deputy Mcryor Mtmsorl t117d
secon(lcd b), Councilnrenrher• Denem7y ta udopt Ordirrance 05-012. Director Sukup explained the
amendments t4 the strect: vacalion ordinance. Mayor Wilhite invited public comment; no comments were
ofi'eretl. Voae by :4cclamutioti: Lr Fcwor• Unanimous. Oppasecl: Aroyte. Ahste►itivns: Arone. Motion
curried.
3. Seton(i Res►dina 1'rnposed Nuisance Codc Amendment. Ordiastncc 05-014 - Carv Drisl:ell
This agenda item was removed &om consideration.
4. Sccond Readin!! Proncised Ordinance. 05-01.5 Renumberinp_ iJniform 1Jevelopment C'ode -
iN'[arina Sukup
After Deputy City Clerk Pe.arson read the ordinancc tide, it was nroved bj% Coirricibrreinhei~ Flaniguii alid
seconded h)!.Deputy Alcn)or Mtnison to atlopt Ordiriance 05-015. Direecor Sukup gave an overview of the
ordinance. Mayour Wilhite invited publie eomment; no commenfs were offered. Uote byAcclan7ution: Irr
Taivr: Unanimous. Opposed: iVone. Ahrtentions: Noiae. .496tion carried.
5. First Rcadinp_ Pronoseci Pawn I3rolcer Ordiniince 05-017 - Cril WHlker/Carv Driskell
After Deputy Cit:}' Clerk Yearso» read t:he ar(linance title; it lvcrs mo>>ed b), Cozrncilirleruber 7'avlor• u►rd
,•ecuncled b), Cotaaciliirember Derieitnv to advrrnce Ot•dirlarrce 05-017 to u secorid reading. Police Chief
Walker stated that the police depailment anct sheriff's offiec have a good worki»a relationship with the
lociil pa,,vn brokeis. He iridieated this ordinanee will require the pawn brol:ers to electronically repotl all
items through the sherifi's website. T11is will reduce stafif' time inpL►tting thc information into the
computers from paper forms. There is a i-equirement fnr the information to be maintained for thre.e ycars.
Therc was cliscussion on whether this meant in electronic Format or in paper form. 7"he Iast reyuirement is
to be able to produce the records on reyuest from thc police departmcnt. Police Chief Walker indicated
that thcre would be a grace periad to allow for cduciicion on the rcquired procedures. He suggestccl
another requirement of taking pictures nf the person when they pawm items. 1"here was discussion about
stolen items and tracing ihem with the information providctl by the pawn shops, about how the
-~information can be input: into the sheriff's website, about copying identifiGation to prove the idenlity of
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the person selling the iteiiis, anci whedier to require the piccure of the person pawning the itcros. Mayor
Wilhite invited public commeiit.
Larry Karlsnn, 7915 S Phymouth Road_ statetl he was the area representative of the tiVashin?ton State
Fawnhrokers' Association. Me said that he and Police Chief Walker diseussed the eoncerns the
Association tias wit-h the ordinance fnr maintaining a permanEnt computeri7xd record «<hich tivould
indicate the pawn shop owner Woulcl be requiretl to own a computer, and also in rcquiring a picture of the
person pawning items; that requiring the pict:ure is burdcnsome considering anly 1/1 U"' of 1% of all itcrn5
are stolen; ancj that the groun felt the ordinance was helpful and they arc in favor of tlie ordinancc once
the nvo issues are resolvcd.
Robert Blum, 12722 L 17'b Avenae: stated Me thoughc the electronic reporting was a good idea. We did
have a problem with the pii;ture identification.
There was more Gauncil Discussion. I,ote by ucelanaation to udvaitce Orclittut7ce 05-01 i lo a second
i•eacling: h7 favor: Oirrrtintous. Opposed: None. Abslentions: Nnne. Alutioa carriecl.
6. Motiou Conlirmatioti: Mavc►ral Apnointment: 911 Board - Mayor Wilhite
Mayor Wilhite requested Councilmember DeVleminQ be approveci f'or the yl l Board. It was muved by
Cowicilmen-rber Denen►ry arid secotrded by Courrcilnrember Flariigarr 1o confir•nt the appointment of
Co7ancilmemher De!/lemirzb tn the 911 I.3ocrrd as the S1,iokane Vulley rej.7resentalive'. Vote by
Acclamation: In f%CIUDY: U17Q7J11IlOt.fS. OpfJOSG'd.' IUOI7L'. AI)SICIIIlO11S: _NUI1C. AIOI7o77 CQ77'1G'CI.
6f1. Vlotiun Cnnfirmation: Nlsvoral A.ppointment: Spnkanc Huusinf! Authority Buard - Mavor
Wilhitc
Mayor Wilhite inforrned Council that Spokanc Nousing Auihoriry Director DiEinne Quast recommended Judy Butler lo represent the Gity of Spokane Valley nn the Board of Commissioners. Mayor Wilhite explainecl «<ho Judy I3utle.r was ancl what eivic positions she has held. It tiuas nrovecl by Deptrhi A4r_ryvr•
Alunson arrd secofrded by Couftcilmeirrber Deneriny ta co~7firm the appointment of /udy Btitler to tire
SI)okarle Ilottsing Aulhoi•iry Bnard uf Commissioner•s as a Crnj of Spokune Volley representative. V'ote by
Acclumntion: In Fuvor: Llrianimotac. Opposed: None. .Abstenlions: A'one. Rlotia? curried.
7. NIotion Consideration: Amendment to Existina Citv Hall Lcase - Ken Tnompson
It was moved by Depun) Alayor llfunsoyr arid seconded hy Caurtcilmember Deneririy ta uuthorize the C:ity
Manager to sign the nmendment tn !he existing ciry 6ra11 leuse. Finance Director Thompson summarir.ed
the changes to the Redwrooc1 Ylaza lease. He mcntioned there are hvA typographical errors I1] WI11t was
presented in the packec: page one, 3b, line A, where the fftli _year of hvelve monttls shotild be $16.75 a
square foot instead of $16.15 a square foot; and the second error is on page two, 3e, lirie. 9, should read:
"then TWL1dTY FOUR TI-IOUSANl.) FQUR 14lTNrDRrD TI-il[ZTY-TIT.kFF AND 021100 D01..1..ARS
($24,433.02) Finance lairector `fhompson explained that neeotiakions were continuing with the
tenant of the office on the far side of Parks and Recreat+on. There was cliseiission about the a(lclitional
parl:ing, about the 2,300 square feet of storage, and costs. Vote h), Acclamulion: h1 f"avor: UnutTi►nour.
ClPposed: h'otte. Abstentions' Norae. A&tiorl carried.
P-UBLIC CQM:N-IENTS: No comments were offered.
ADM[NTSTRA 1 N]' REPOIt 1 S: [no pub) ic comment]
8. State of the Court Discussion - Judge PadclenlCarv Driskell 17eputy-Eity AtYOrney Driskell inlroduccd -Dish-ict Cauri:-.Tudge Milce Padden. Judge Mike Padden
introduced the pcople fi•om the Valley Court system Chat was there to Preseni information on the Statc of
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the Court: [~istrict Court Judge Annette Plese, District Court Judge laarvey Dunh~un, Clerk of the
Cc►urtlCourt Administriitar Ron Miles, and Chiei'Probation Officer Karla Ne'eilly.
9. Pfu•l:s S Recreation NlysterPhin Consultynt Uadate - iVlike.laclcsuo
Yarks ancl 12ecreatian i7irector Jackson introduced Moore lacofano Goltsman, Inc (MIIG, Inc) consuliant
.ierry Uraggoo. Mr. Driiggoo askecl for direction on how to proceed on some issues that crime up during
the survey. Thc frst issue is who is the plan fior? Is ii for the pepple today where there is adequal:e npen
space or is it for tnmon-ow when infill Iias filled in the open space7 T'hc second issue is what service level
will meet the ncecls of the City. The standard is Cen to fifteen acres per thousand people. Mr. Di-a« =oo
explaine(I some of the different reasoning for differenl amounts of acres per thousand people. Right now,
the Cit), is a[ six acres per thousand people. The diird issue is the lUCation of the parks. Does Couneil
want parl:s available to people withiii a one half mile radius of the park or one mile radius? Lots of
neighborhoods don'c have tMat service now. The cest of a neighborhood park is around $1,000,000.
'1`here was discussion endina with the recommendation for Uirector Jackson to brino a map to the next
council meetincy to shaw the locatibn of the parlcs, schcaols; and eliurehes.
lU. Classificstion of Public Informatiou Officer and Personnel Analyst Positinns - Nina Ttcgor
Depury City Vlanager IZeeor presented the inforniation. 'C'here was discussion about whether the CiCy
t1GCCES a 1-lurnan ResoLu•ce .Analyst. Ttien there was cliscussion about the job description of the Public
lnformation Office including a customer service plan administrator component. City Manager iViercier
recommendc<f that the. Public lnformation Office is not the correct place far an oroanir.ation ombudsman.
Qepury City Manager Itegor will provide Council wilh job descriptions for review to discuss at the April
5, 2005 Study Session, 1"hen tlhis item can be placcct on the April 12; 2005 Council agenda for
consideration.
It was moved by Deputy ltlayor j19unsorr und secondeCl by 111crvor FVilhiie rn eiterld clle Cvurrcil Mectirrg
until y:IS pir1. Voie hy Acclamcrtion: Irl Frlvor•: Unanin-rous. Opposetl.- A'one. Abscentions: Norre. Motrorr
carried.
11. Cnmmwnitv Valucs: Next Steps -Nina Re2or
The Ciry Couneil gave it5 approval to remove t11is icem from tonight's meeting to a future mceting.
12. Resnonsc to Attornev Reuuest for Pronosfll - Dave Mcrcie.r/Nina Re!!or
17eputy City Manager Kegor explained the pracess of lookinb at the Request for Qualifications for a
contract Cit_y Att4rney (see, 17epuc}' City Manager Regor's memo on the bid results). There was discussion
on evliether to hire a contract City Attorney or fuu-rime staff Ciry Aftorney. City Manager Mercier stated
that a stafi' fiall-time City Attorncy would provide avroidance to conllict of interest, cstablish rublic
confidence becausc they coneenCrate only on City issues, no difficulty with managing time, not just a
problem response but problcm avoidance, and finally <vould be the best value of the Gity's dollars. The
cosi of a fiull-time siaff City Attorney is budgeced at S135,000 which is a rate of $65 per hour. Tfiere was
discussion. The Coiincil dirc:eted staff to hire a full-I:ime staff City Atiorney. City N9anager Mercier
rec4rnmended hiring a search (irni to locate City Ati:orney candiclates. Council directed staff ta find out.
the cosc of hirin~, a search frm.
13. Qtildoor Noc►I Onerations - Mike ,Taelcson
Parks and Recreation Director .lachson stated that the YvICA wAS the qnly bid reccived for running the
City pools. They will provide customer service, all revenues wiU come to the City, and there will be
aquacic and Red Cross pro4rams. The City will pay for the actual costs of the pools plus overhead qf
approximate]y $25;000. There will be a period of settle and adjust. Council a.sked whether the pnol
eontract was budgeted. It was. Iaeputy Mayor vlunson disclosed lhat he has served on boards with the
YMCA Chief Finaneial Officer Rig Riggins. 'Chere was di5cussion about different parts of the bid; travel,
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capies, and equipment. Council directed Parks ancl Recreation L7irector Jackson to move forward witli the ~
contract for the April 12, 2005 Council meeting.
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As there was nn further business, it was moved hy Councilmember Flanigan, seconded by
Councilmember DeVleming, and urtanimously agreed upon to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:13
p.m.
Diana VVilhite, Mayor
ATTCS'I':
Sue Pearson, Deputy City Clerk
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CITY Ol+' SPQKAi\'`E VALLEY
STiJpY SCSSION
Tuesday, April 5, 2005, 6:00p.m.
Attenda"ce:
Councilmcmbers: Staff:
Taiana Wilhite, Mayor Dave Mcrcier, City Manager
Rich Munson, Deput:y Mayor Nina Regor, laeputy City lvtanager
Mike DeVleming, Councilmember Tom Scholtens, Building Of(icial
Dick [7enenny, Councilmember Marina Sukup, Communit)f Development Director
Vlike Flaniban, Councilmcrriber Ken Thampson, i'inance llirector
Gary Schimmels, Ceuncilmember Gal Walker, Police Chief
Steve Taylor, Councilmember Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Steve VJorley; Senior Engineer
Chris I3ainbridge, Ciry Clerk ~
Mayor NVilhite callecl the meeting to order af 6:00 p.m., welcomed all in :ittendsncc, aod explained
that khis is a study session gnd there would be no public comment
Lttroducrions: Public Works Dircctor Kersien inlroduced Capital 1'rojects Engineer l,ouis Graf; Finance
Director Thompsan introduced Accountant/Budget A.ndlyst Jason Faulkner; Deputy City Manaber Itegor
inhbduced Le-al Intern Cliad Mc$ride; ancl Fire Uistrict #1 Board Chair Joe Dawson introduced new Fire
Distr•ict #1 Fi.re Cliief Mike Thompson.
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I. Spraizue-Anvlewav Corriclcn• lliscussion Right-Of-Wav Quit Claim Dced niscussion -\`eil
Kcrsten
Public Works Director T:_ersten began the discussion by i'ocusing on Steve Worley's March 29, 2005 lett:er
to Sf7TC (Spokane Regional Transportation Council) concerning the intcrim regional traffic model and
difEerences betvvcvn modeled and counted trafiic volumes. Mr. Kersten emphasized, as in bullei 46 of
pagc 3, thttt a major impact of not having a reasonable interim regional transportation model is it does no[
allow us to move forward. Siriee the letter was just mail Mareh 29, 2005, there ha.s been no response yet.
lairector Kersten also distributed copies nf a"Draft Level af Service Analysis °I'able af Intersectians"
showing which intersections are close to failure (in yellow); and wliich are at failure (in red). He addec!
Chat any new development in lhose areas would not be apnroved bccause they f'ail concureeney because
they cause the interscction to go into failure. Thcre ensued diseussion on concurrency, and Mr. Kersten
stated that provided an existing site will npt contribute more trafrc, it would be grandfachered in; but new
projects which will havc new trafi`ic, will c;ause problcros.
Director K.ersten also discussed the "Scope of Work Valley Corridor Environrnenta) Evaluation Anril
2005" and explained that originally the County had Jones & Stokes under contract to finish the
Environmenial Assessment (rA); and that hc is working wich theni to clevelop thi; scope of work; he
stated that their sta 'ff' has chmiged several times last year and iliat we have had dif'ficulty in working with
them. Director Ksrsten statECI dlat an option is to hire i► new c.onsul[ant; that several issues need to be
clarified in tlle Scope of Work with SR.TC; that this project is still not nn the Met 1'ransportatiai Plan;
and we need to go through 9n analysis to accomplish tliat; and that st<iff would lilce to publish another
RFP and hire a new consultant. Director Kersten explained lhat ihis project cannot inove ahead until we
resnlve what ttte model will be; and in the nteantime; he woulcl like to gct a consultant hiretl anci asked for
Council conscnsus to adveriise the R}'P. A{ter Council and staff discussion concerning the project, and
brief discussiort of ECONorthwest performing a separate repnrt, it was Council consensus that staff
publish another RFP. •
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Regarding the Quit Claim Deed inclucled in the pac4:et, Director Kersten stated that the County sent the
cleed; that he and Deputy Attonley Driskell reviewed it and cornments are on thc April S Request for
,;ested staff re-drafi I.he document and send it back to die County
Council tlction form. Mfr. Kersten sug
for their considcration. Councilmember DeVleming sub-ested the rcrnoval of condition 114. Council also
discussed condition 41 where it states the property must be used solely for h•ansportation or will revErt to
the Grantor, and stiS3ested that paragranh be re-written. The issue of leases on the property was brought
up and Mr. Kersten said he would research t:hat information. Council tliscussed the timeframe involved;
and the possibility of taking interim measures to clean up the area. Mr, lvfercier mentioned that the
negative repercussions of acyuiring the property now arc that if the ►nodel is correct and therefore lhere
would be no federal funding to support the improvement, this would mean we would have acquired the
property as an asset for no purpose bul would lhat it woulcl have liability issues a3sociateti wilh it. After
further eonsideratiqn, it was Council consensus that staff make the change.s and send it to the County for
their consideration; and that Council wants to take die property to ?et somc use in the interim. Mr.
ICersten stated he will endeavor to get responses to the issues, wil) publish an FLFI', that this is an interim
step, and that staff will repori back again to Council to answer these questions and concerns.
2. Sign Codc Policv - iN'Iarins Sukuti
Community Development nirector Sukup; along widi Sign Code Chair David Crosby and Sign Code
Committee mcmUers Eldonna Gossett and David Quinn, explained the proposed changes as per the
Po-werPoint presenLatiqn. Councilmember Denenn}' stated that he continues to have concerns with
nonconforming signs which may acquire damage and need repairs or need to be replaced, and tltat he
feels such sign should also be replaced with a sigm similar to the original, clamaoed sign. i'1s. Sukup
mentioncd tlhat if a sign is damaged, that the sign owner has 60 da}'s to fix it; that most signs are not
totally demolished and do not need suuctural alternation; and if only damaged, chc sign can be rcqaired
and kept at the original, nonconfiorming size, but if toeally destroyed, the sigii must be replaced wilh a
conforming sign. She explained that replacement means builclino something ncw; and repair means
Fxing something exisking. Council discussed the policy issues contained in the I'owerPoint, and agreecl
with the proposed pravisiqns relating to (1) existing non-conforming sigms, and (2) approval authority
over sign plans; ancl cleterminecl that furcher research anc!/or clarifeation is needed for the nolicy issues of
(1) clesignation of aesthet.ic corridors in the Comprehensive Plan and maintenance Af directional signs
installed by Spokane Gounry; and (2) acivertisinS and benches and shelters. Issues to be further
considered in that regard include political signs, liability issues, advertising, Sunset Advertising Company
payment for advereising, issuing an RFP for advertisers, trash barrels, Sea Tac's solutio❑ to thc probleni,
the County's agreement For maintenance of the directional signs, who covers the cost of changing or
replacing those directional signs, and exc:eptions and regulatory issues for signs in ascetic corridors. It
was determined that further discussion will be held at an upeoming meeting, ancf a meeting subsequeiit to
that will incluae the second reading of the ordinance.
Mayor VJilhite callcd for a reccss at 7:30 p.m.; she rcr.onvened the mee:ting at 7:40 p.m.
3. Pavement Manftpement and Associsttecl Policy Issues. Includes: Pavement cut t,olicy inidal
mention; Impact fees: Psve baclt; 2006-201.1 Trsnspurtation Impruvement Plan -Neil Kersten
llublic Works Director Kersten explaincd that this agcnda item includes a general discussion on pavement
management and associated issues, as par his Rcquest for Council Actian fonn. T'ngineer Woriey then
discussed che six-year traiisporiation improvernent plan, and explained that tJie draft containing the
"oi-ange" projects are projects which did not rank high enough to gct funding, but that they are still
impotrtant projects ancl will be dronned into another list year. Mr. Worley said that this information is
alsn on the City's website, and that this 2006-2011 plan is to be adoplecl ill June. Mr. vfercier added that
these projects listed as fiinded are intended projEcls and conditions can change, but that this is the best ` j
estimate to date. vlr. 1Vorley explained that the "Draf[ Level of Servic.e .Analysis" distributed to coumcil
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l-. tonighl, was jtlst received this afte►-noon, and shows the existing iiltersections; thac staff is trying to
identify wltich in[ersections will fail in 20I5 and 2025 and continues to gather informatiqn to help revisc
diiS as we mpve tow3rd adoption. Discussion then ensued regar(ling projects sueh as the comnletion of
rvergreen from 16'i' t0 321Dd, the high traffic volurne of Sulliviin, of riot having too miin), projects untler
construction at the sarne time, cletour routes; community awarcness; and upcoming council agendas
covering Ihese issues.
Goncerning the six-year residentia] prescrvatiori screet plan, Mr. Kersten explained that this plan is
necessary in order to keep the streets in gnod condition; and that it costs an ziverage of $1 rnillion dollars
to do so; that concerninn the sewcr paveback projeets, since the Uond issues failed last year, we are not
currently doino paveback but thQse streets clo need to be maintained; tliat street maintenance ineludes
minor pavement repair, eraelc sealing; and shouldee repair; and that wc current:ly have an interlacal
contract with thc County to handle xhis, but that Mr. K.ersten woultl like to hire a full time pavement
engineer to nm this prograin. Director Keisten erplained the position cluties Would inelude developing
projects and c:oordinating al) asnects of street maintenance and upgrading needs, including mapping and
tracking. Councilmembcr L)eVleming stated that he feels we arc more reaclionary and that it wrould be
beneficial to havc a street masterplan to address all street maintenanec scheduled within the ciry. Mr.
Kersten stated that it woulcl cost an cstimated $56,000 tq fund a permanent person, including benefts, and
that therc are sufficienC fiinds within the budget as those funds wauld be transferre.cl fi-om what we are
currently payin- through the interlocal contrac.t. Cnuncil diseussion ensued concerninD eyuiprnent needs,
and cxact fgures of what we pay the County compared with what this posifion would entail. rVlr. KersCen
will gather that information and report back later ta Couneil.
Discussion turned to c:oncurreney as Direct:or Kersten explained the process as noled in liis requesi: for
z~ eouncil action form. bir. I<ers[en added Lhat if wc were to bring in someone. to further exwnine the
prospects for a traffic impact fee system qr other system, we would need about $35,000, whieh is not
ciirrently in the budaet but could be aclded if council de.sires. 17iscussion included hirinb saneone wiih
cxperiencc in state laws and rules, in handling public meetings; and in focusing on aII associaced issuc;
with developers; the ranee of possible i.mpact f'ees; and of commissionina someone ta do a grawth
analysis study. Councilmember Taylor stated he was not in favor of commissioniiig a study; iind Deputy
Mayor Munson stated his preference to examine the legal aspects firsC; and it was felt that legal aptions
can bc examined widiout spending the $35 or $40,000. Ci'ry Manager Mercier propose(f to handle the
Ienal issues first then if Council desires, staff ean identiij, some consultative presentation on t:raffic impaet
fees.
17ireccor Kersten chen discussed sewer paveback and the Sherwaod Forest Sewer Basin projeet; adding
that the projcct is scheciuled for a bid opening April 5. laiscussi4n followed conceriiing this and similar
projects; of the varying eapense involved in paveback based on street width; o1'the not formally adopted
pavemerit cut policy of City of Spokane and Spokane County; and of the question of moving fonvard Nvith
our qwn policy. It was determined that staff will hring Council an analysis of the County's policy once it
is adopted.
4. Commercial 1)evelonment Permit Yrocess Flowchart - Nina Reuor/NIarina SukunlNeil Kcrsten
ln the interest of time; this item was rcmoved from the agenda to be brought back at a later date.
5. Draft Resolution Fublic Tnformation Officr.r I'asition -\°ina Rc!!or
ARer Deputy City Manager kegor erplained the position and proposed Dracle classiFcation as pe.r her
F'owerPoint preseiitation, Couueil agree.cl to mrnfe forward with this item an the next council tneecing for
formal adoption consideration.
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Approvcd b)' Council:
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I! was rnoved by Coinrciline»aber Taylor and secotided by Deputy Mnyor Afunsorr to ex_tertd the nreeti►lQ ~
rnivlher IS niitrutes. Vote by Acc.lanrutron' Iri Favor: Alc_ryor Wilhite, Ueputy Alayor Mcrosoir, and , j
Cowtcilntetnbers Schimmels, ?'crvlor, Flarrigan, und Denenny. UPl)osed.- Cvuncilmentber DeVleming.
Abslentrats: 1lrone. A4otior7 carried
6. Advance Allcnda Additions - Mavor V1'ilhite
vlayor bVilhite mentioned that the Scope presence will be addresscd at the May 3 meeling with the Law
Enforccment 2005 Agreement issue, and that the June 7 meeting will include che issue of outside
agencies' presence at CentcrPlace. There were no further suggestions for ehanges to the Advance
Agencla.
7. Couneil Check ln - Mayor Wilhite
There were no issues to discuss.
S. Cih' Manal_,er Coinmcnts.
Ciiy vlanger Mercier menlioned that he received notification that Opportunity 7ownship Flall was
approved for inclusion on the National Register of I-listoric F'laces; and Ma}ror VVilhite, extended thanks ta
Clark Bainbridge for his work in getting that accomplished.
There being no fiirther business, it was mpved, seconded, and unanimnusly agreed upon to adjourn. The
meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Diana Wilhite, Mayor
A1'TEST:
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
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Council Me£ting: 04-05-05 P1ge 4 of 4
Approved Uy Council:
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 04-12-05 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: x consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin_ report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE :
Payroll for Period Ending March 31, 2005
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND:
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OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
Payroll for period ending 3-31-05 Salary: $ 102,833.08
Benefits: $ 50,336.74
$ 153,169.82
STAFF CONTACT: Daniel Cenis
ATTAC H M E NTS
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 4-12-05 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply_ x consent ❑ old business ❑ new business public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending Iegislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approval of the rollowing Vouchers:
BACKGROUND:
VOL7CHE12 L1ST VOUC:FlER TOTAL
D.ATF Number(s) VOUCHE~R
.4 MOUNT
03-18-05 6488-6514 85,26533
03-28-05 6515-6528 12;932.10
04-04-05 6542-6591 less 6569) 97.130.16
04-04-05 6592-6593 210.00
GKAND TOTA1. 195,537.59
~RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
Approve claims for vouchers:
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Mary Baslington
ATTACHMENTS Voucher Lists
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vchlist VoucheU Llst Page: 1
0311812005 3:47:43PM Spokane l/alley
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Ir,voice PO # DescriptionlAccount Amount
6488 311812005 000335 ALTON'S TIR[ 6•4340 VEMICLE MAINTENANCE 19_69
Total : 19.69
6489 311812005 000037 AMERICAN LINEN 5 3T757 FLOOR MA7 SERVICE 45.82
Total : 45.82
6490 3/18/2005 000135 AMERICAN PI.ANNING ASSOCIATION 030605-132114 APA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 105.00
030605-1342354 APA MEMSERSHIP RENEWAL 170.00
Total : 275.00
6497 3118l2005 000030 AVISTA UTIUTIES 410069444 STREET LIGHTINC/SIGNAL POWEF 17,345.32
Total : 17,345.32
6492 3/1812005 000209 CENIS, DANIEL 03116105 OC FZeimb. REIMB. 7RAVEUMILEAGE 27.02
Total : 27.02
6493 3118/2005 000109 COFFEE SYSTEMS INC 21735 COFFEE SUPF'LIES 85.05
Total : 85.05
6494 3/18l2005 000683 L7AVID EVANS 8 ASSOCIA7ES 1(34931 40390 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVIGES 5,012.77
Total : 5,012.77
6495 3118/2005 000686 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING 0:3118/05 DOL Cash CASH 1'RANSMITTAI. TO DOL 74.00
Totat : 74.00
6436 3/1812005 000735 FREEDMAN TUNG BO'fl'dMLEY 10174 PROFESSIONAI. SERVICES 3,743.63
Total : 3,743.63
6497 3f1812005 000009 HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY 3'?658095 40423 SMALL TOOLS 8 MIN012 EQUIPMEt 7,551.60
Total : 7,551.60
6498 3/18/2005 000022 INLAND BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC. 5;?490 CITY ID PHO70 CARD 19.53
52508 CI7Y PHOTO ID CARD 19.53
Total : 39.06
6439 3J1812005 000117 JOURNAL NEWS PUBLISHING 25889 ADVERTISING 50.40
2:5891 ADVERTISING 150.75
vchlist Voucher List Page: 2
0311812005 3:47:43PM Spokane Valley
5ank code : apUank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # DescriptionlAccouiit Amount
6499 3/18l2005 000117 JOURNAL NEWS PUBI.ISMING (Continued) 25892 ADVERTISING ' 141.00
25893 11DVERTISING 117.00
25894 ADVEFtT'ISING 117.75
Total: ; 576.90
6500 3J18/2005 000033 MCPC 4693167 40449 OFFICE SUPPI_IES 43.39
4693868 40451 pFFICE SUPF'LIES 357.83
Total : 401.22
6501 3/1812005 000652 OFFICE DEPOT 277969780-001 40438 OFFICE SUPI'LIES 157.12
278309163-001 40443 OFFICE SUPPUES 56.70
279433195-001 40450 OFFICE SUPPLIES 145.60
279433676-001 40450 OFFICE SUNPLIES 34,12
279806065-001 40452 QFFICE SUPPLIE5 215.00
• Total: ' 608.54
6502 3/18/2005 000428 OP7A SOFT 142 SQFTWARE MAINTENANCE AC12F_E 360.00
Total : 360.00
6503 3118/2005 000494 PRO {'EOPLE S7AFFING SERVICES IN-163281 TFMPORARY EMPLOYMF_NT SEF2VI 445.41
Total : 445.41
6504 311812005 000230 SPOKANI= CNTY AUOITORS 01=C, RECO 318l05 Rec Fees COUN'iY RECORDING FEES 239.00
Total : 239.00
6505 3/18/2005 040172 SPOKANE COUNN ENGINEER 05-42 COUNTY ENGINEERING SERVICES 16,006.47
Total : 16,006.47
6506 311812005 000090 SPOKANE COUNTY INFORMATION, SYS 50169 COUNTY 17 SUPPORT 12,582.82
7otal: ' 12,582.82
6507 3/1812005 000308 SPOKANE COUNTY PROSECUTING, A'I-1 2/05 Pros. Atlomey CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSA7'ION F 898.77
7otai : 898.77
6508 311812005 000617 SPOKANE COUNIY TREASURER, C/O C 3/10/05 Liquor LIQUOR'I'AXES 8 PROFiI'S 4RD 01 4,743,62
Total : 4,743.62
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vchlist Voucher List Page: 3
03I18/2005 3:47:43PM Spokane Valley
Bankcode: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # DescriptionlAccount Amount
6509 ,3l18Y2005 000323 SPOKANE COUN'f'Y UTILITIES 3/1105 Utilities SEWER CHARGES 471.15
Total : 471.15
6510 3/18/2005 000398 TAN MOORC ARCHfTECTS P3983 #14 MIRABEAU POINT CENTERPI.ACE I 11,625.11
Total : 11,625.11
6511 ;3l18/2005 000663 7ME SEATTLETIMES 094228805 3l13105 ADVCFtTISING 1,792.56
Tota ( : 1,792.56
6512 3/18J2005 000348 THOMPSON, KEN 03114105 KT Reimb. REIMi3. TRAVEL/MILEAGE 23.20
Total : 23.20
6513 3118/2005 000177 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE 3J15105 SVSC Postage SENIOa CENTER NEWSLETTER P( 183.39
Total : 183.39
6514 311$!2005 000167 VERA WATER & POWER 0006-033021.00 STREEI' POWER LIGMTING/WA7EF 19.48
0007-017753.01 STREET POWER LIGhITING/WATEF 16.81
0008-010790.01 STF2EET POWER LIGHTING CHARC 51.92
Total : 88.21
27 Vouchers for bank code : apbank Bank total : 85,265.33
27 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 85,265.33
I, the undersigned, do certify under penatty of perjury,
that the maRerials have been furnished, the servicos
renciered, or the labor performed as described herein
and that the claim is just, due and an unpaid obligatinn
against the City of Spokane VaHey, and that I am
authorizecl to auihenticale and certify to said claim.
Finance Director Date
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4oucher List
3128I2005
Check Date Voucher Numbe Vendar Name Amoun
3/2412005 6515 WSqOT, ENGINEERING PUBUCATIONS S 15.00
3/28J2045 6516 BAINBRIDGE, CMRISTINE 315.83
3128l2005 6517 COURCFIAINE, 7ERRY 650.00
3J28/2005 6518 DAVID EVANS R ASSOCIATES 435.00
3128f2005 6519 DEPARTASENI' OF LICENSING 120.50
3/2812005 6520 MERCIER, DAVIq 791.75
31713/2005 6521 MUNSON, RICWARD 1,813.87
312812005 6522 pR0 PEOPLE S'PAFFWG SERVICES 735.28
3I28J2005 6523 RESOURCE COMPU7ING INC. 3,390.63
3128/2005 6524 SCHIMMELS, GARY 14823
3l2812005 6525 SCHOLTENS, TOM 6.17
3J28f2005 6526 TAYLOft, STEVE 134.119
3/2812005 6527 7ETRA TECW/KCM 2,919.40
3128/2005 6528 WILMITE, DIANA 1,456.35
14 Grand Total S 12,932.10
I, the undersigned, do oerilfy under penalty of perjury,
that the materials have been fumishpd, ti18 SONIOES
rendered, or lhe labor performed as descibed herein
and that the clalm is just, due and an unpaid obliya6on
ayainst the City of Spokane Valley, and lhat I am
suthorized to authenlicate and oerfify to said cla[m.
Finaiice Director
vchlist Voucher List Page: 1
0410412005 3:04:43PM Spokane Valley
Bank eode : apb2nk
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO !F DescriptionlAccount Amount
65-42 414=05 OOQ740 AIR CONTROL HEATING 8 AIC, INC C5062 SENIOR CTR. HVAC INSPECTION 158.41
Total : 158.41
6543 4I412005 000335 ALTON'S T1RE 6-4591 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 39.11
6-4594 VEhI1CLE MAINTENANCE 39.11
Total : 78.22
6544 4/4f2005 000037 AMERICAN LWEN 598267 FLOOR MA7 SERVICE 45.82
Total : 45.82
6545 ' 41412005 000030 AVISTA U71L1TIES 10085076 3/16105 STREET LIGW7ING/SIGNAL I'OWEF 5.75
1700866E5 3/25105 STREE'I' PUWER UGh(TING CHARC 7.40
410085075 3116l05 STREET POWER LIGHTING CHARC 5.75
450085074 STREET POWER I_IGHTING CMARC 13.10
490085074 3/24/05 STREET POWER LIGHTING CHARC 58.67
490086685 3125/05 S'r12FET POWER LIGHTING CHARC 15.14
770085075 3116/05 STREE'f' POWER UGWTING CHARC 5.75
Total : 111.56
6546 4/412005 000173 BINGAMAN, GREG 03/31l05 GB Reirrib. REIMB. OFFICE SUPPI..IES 19.50
Total : 19.50
0547 4/4/2005 000101 CpWG RK53718 40462 INTERNET CONNEC7'OR FOR PRIN 219.50
' Total : 219.50
6548 ~ 41412005 000109 COFFEE SYSTEMS INC 29105 COFFEE SUPPLIES 149.68
Total : 149.68
6549 4/4l2005 000326 CONSOLIDATED If2RIGATION DIST, #19 05859.0 3/21l05 WA7ER CHARGES 37.50
Total : 37.50
6550 414f2005 000742 DCI ENGINF-ERS 21284 57RUCTURAL ENGINEERING SER\ 275A0
Total : 275.00
6551 414/2005 000060 UENENNY, RICMARa Denenny 1st quarter CELL PNUNF_ REIMB. UF_NENNY 105.00
Total ~ 105.00
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Bank code : apbat1k
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Arnount
6552 4/412005 000686 DEPARTMENI' OF LICENSING 03/31/05 DOl Cash CASH TRANSMITTAL TO DOL 107,00
Total : 107.00
6553 41412005 000152 bEPARTh.4ENT OF 7RANSPORTATION RE-313-ATB50315070 SIGNAL 8 ILLUMINATION MAINT. 3,581,41
RE-313-AT650315071 STA'I'E ROUTE F20Af7WAY MAINT. 2,493.34
Total : 6,074.75
6554 4/4/2005 000059 17EVLEMING, MICHAEL C1eVlerriirig 1st Qtr. CEI.I_ PIIONE RF_IMB. DEVLEMING 105.00
To/al : 105.00
6555 4!4/2005 000278 DRISKELL, CnRY 03131l05 CD Reimb. F2rzIMF3. TRAVFLfMILEACE 25.50
Total : 25.50
6556 414J2005 000028 FARMERS R MERCWANTS BANK 03114/05 MasterCard CREDIT CA(2D CHAF2GES 4,062.80
Total : 4,062.80
6557 41412005 000106 FEDEX 5-441-36304 SHIPPING COSTS 119,93
Total : 119.93
6558 4/4l2005 000072 Fl.ANIGAN, h41KE Flanigar7 1st qtr CELL PHONE REIMB. FLANIGAN 105.00
Total : 105.00
6559 414/2005 000741 HONEY BUCKETS 1328894 RENTAL 8. WEEKLY SERVICE 86.93
1328897 RENTAL & WEEKI.Y SEFtVICE 96.93
1328898 RENTAL & WEEKI_Y SERVICE 96.93
1328899 RENTAL R V1JEtKl_Y SERVICE 96.93
1328901 RENTAL 8 WEF_KLY SERVICE 96_93
1334104 CHARGE FOi2 BURNF_p UNI'I' 100.00
Total : 584_65
6560 414/2005 000715 MSBC BUSINFSS SOLUTIONS 7003-7311-0004-9347 EMPLOYEE nPPRECIATION 14,99
Total : 14.99
6561 414I2005 000003 IMAGISTICS 48'1648 MAINT. PER COPY CMARGES 235.38
Total : 235.38
6562 4/412005 000289 IN'I'ERNATIONAL COqE COUNCIL 0901464-IfJ 'TRAINING 49.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # DescriptionlAccount Amount
6562 4/412005 000288 000288 IN`CERNATlONAL CODE COUNCIL (ContinuPd) Total : 49.00
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6583 ' 4!412005 000117 JOURNAL NEWS PUBLISHING 25913 ADVERTISING 141.00
25914 ADVERTISING 54.00
25915 ADVERTISING 52.50
25916 ADVERTISING 63.00
25917 ADVERTISING 135.50
25918 ADVERTISING 48.00
' 25919 ADVERTISING 48.00
25920 ADVERTISING 4725
25921 ADVERTISING 120.00
25922 ADVERTISING 122.25
25947 ADVERTISING 168.75
Total : 1,001.25
6564 i 414/2005 000122 KUSTOM SIGNALS INC 227356 40439 fZADAR EQUIP. 8 CASE 959.82
~ Total : 959.82
6565 , 4/4l2005 000437 LI9ERTY LAKE SPLASH 2l20105 subscription SUBSCRII'TIQN RENEWAL 50.00
Total : 50.00
6566 4I4/2005 D00033 MCPC 4697089 40457 OFFICE SUPPLIES 26.66
4700401 40463 OFFICE SUPPLIES 419.96
Tntal : 446.62
6567 j 41412005 000258 MICROFLEX INC. 00015574 TAXTOOL5 SOFTWRE RENTAL 559.23
Total : 559.23
656$ 414/2005 000738 MOORE, ANDREIN 04l01/05 Credit CREDfT FOR SHELTER FEE 150.00
; Total : 150.00
-$5bJ i 4l4/2005 000062 MUNSON, RICHARD Munson 1st qti' CELL PI•IQNE F2EIMB. MUNSON "tii~s'E36-
(ZLPfllc,~,J' ,.0455L 4- 65 3 Schimmels 1st qU CELL PHONE RF_IMB. SCHIMMELS (Idtb 4D6:88
Total : .Zl8:99
6570 ! 41412005 000616 NEW HORIZONS 23695 TRAINING 398.00
Total : 398.00
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0410412005 3:04:43PM Spokane Valley
Bank code : apbank
Vouclier Date Venclor Invoice PO # I]escription/Account Amount
6571 4/4/2005 000239 NORTHWEST BUSINESS S7AMP 53056 40464 NAME PLATE 14.43
Total : 14.43
6572 41412005 000652 OFFICE DEP07 279805359-001 40455 OFFICE SUPPLIES 97.65
279806064-001 40452 OFFICE SUPPLIES 84.67
286478427-001 40458 OFFICE SUPPI_IES 75_10
280478433-1701 40458 OFFICE SUnPUES 30.40
281187500-01 40465 : Of=FICE SUl7PUES 175.72
281187503-001 40465 OFFICE SUPPUES 32.92
281229275-001 40465 OFFICE SUPPLIES 114,60
Total : 621.06
6573 414/2005 000119 PIP PRIN7ING 1330029677 40459 ROLL OF LABELS 87.43
Total : 87.43
6574 4/4/2005 000322 QWEST 509-921-6787 5118 TELEPHONE CIIARCES 38_29
Total : 38.29
6575 414/2005 00035$ REGOR, NWA 03131105 NR Fteirnb, RFIMB. TRAVEUMILEAGE 136.31
Total : 136.31
6576 4/4l2005 000415 ROSAUERS U-CI'I'Y 548874 MkETING SUPPI_IF_S 40.74
7otal : 40.74
6577 4/412005 000324 SCWD #3 170-0040-03 3N 8l05 WATER CHAI2GES 25.52
475-1495-00 3I11/05 WATER CHARGES 7.09
Total : 32.61
6578 4!412005 000709 SENSKF_ LAWN & TREE CA12E 1248016 MONTHLY CONTRACT P6iYMENT 43,276.48
1297010 CEN`i', TRAIL MQNTWLY CON't'RAC- 1,898.75
1297025 CENT. TRAIL MQNTWLY CON'rRAC- ' 1,898.75
1297029 CrNT. TRAIL MONTI-ILY CONTRAC 1,898.75
1297030 C1=NT.TRAIL MONTHLY CON'1'RACT , 1,898.75
Tota) : 50,871.46
6579 4J4l2005 000733 SOFTWARE I-10USE INTERNATIONAL 0331713 40456 SOFl1NARE MAItJTENANCE 2,462.47
04A174 40460 SOFTLVARE Ml11NTENANCE 404.96
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Bank cade : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # DescriptionfAccount Amount
6579 414/2005 000733 000733 SOFTWARE I-ICIUSE INTERNA'f'ION/ (Continued) 7otal : 2,867.43
6580 ' 414/2005 000658 5POKnNE COUN7Y SUPERIOR COURT 3125105 Juror FeES JUROR CHARGES 355.24
Total : 355.24
6581 4/4/2005 000406 SPOKANE REGIpNAL CVB 2-2005 Contrar,t TOURISM PROMO710N 11,333.33
7otal: 11,333.33
6582 4/412005 000404 SPOKANE VALLEY HERITAGE MIUSEUM 05-112 TOURISM PROMOTION 10,000.00
Total : 10,000.00
6583 4/4/2005 000311 SPRINT PCS 01412766f4-3 3116l05 CELL PI•IONE CHARGES I 454.14
Total : 454.14
6584 4/412005 000419 SUMMIT LAW GROUP 25347 LEGAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 960.00
Total : 960.00
6585 41412005 000063 TAYLOR, S7'EVE Taylor 1sl qtr CELL PHONE REIMB. TAYLOR 105.00
7otal : 105.00
6586 ; 4!4/2005 000500 TQSHIBA 2020057 40453 DIGITAI_ TABLEl' PC PENS 97.E5
Total : 97.65
6587 414/2005 000128 UNITED LITHOGRAPhIERS 250250-01 40454 TREASURFFt'S ACTIVI'1"Y REPOR7 411.64
Total : 411.64
6588 4l4/2005 000167 VERA WATER 8 POWER 0010-003488.01 5'1'REET POWER LIGWTING CHARC • 105.33
0011-010826.01 sTREF_T POWER UGH'I'INGIWATEF ' 35.41
0012-004137.02 ' STREEf POWER LIGHTING/WA'I'EF ' 35.44
0013-032589.01 STREEI' NOWER UGHTING/WATF_F ' 66.23
0014-032971.00 STREET POWER LIGHTING CHARC i 41.42
0014-042753.01 STREET POWER LIGHTINGlWA'I'EF ~ 24.01
0016-007780.00 STREET POWER UGI-1'fINCIWATEr ~ 20.45
0018-031941.01 STREET POWER LIGHTING CHARC 51.18
0018-032752.00 STREET POWER LIGWTING/WATEF , 18.68
0030-031942.01 STREET POWER LIGhITING CHARC 44.74
0099-000005.00 S'fREET PQWr=R LIGHTINGlV11ATEF 1,714.40
Paye: 5
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Bankcode: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor lirvoice PO # DescriptionlAccount Amount
8588 4f4/2005 000167 000167 VERA WATEFi & POWER (Continued) Total : 2,157.29
6589 4/4/2005 000739 WASH. 17EP'1'. OF FISW & WILDUFE 6270 DEF'T. OF FISH & WILDLIFE MATEF 42.00
Total : 42.00
6596 4l412005 000061 WILhIITE, DIANA VViIhite 1st qti' CELL nHUNE REIMB. WIIHITE 105M
Total : 105.00
8591 4/4/2005 000310 WSAMA 03128/05 WSAMA FtEGISTRATION 150.00
Total : 150.00
50 Vouthers for bank code : 2pb8nk Bank total : 97,340.16
50 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 97,340.16
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I, the undersfgned, do certify under penally of perjury,
that the rtiaterfals have bean Eurnislied, Ihe services
rendered, ar lhe labar pertormed as descdbed herein
and that the clalm is just, due and an unpaid obligation
against the City af Snakane Valley, and that I arn
authorized to authenticate and certify to said daim.
Fiizance L7irectar Date
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Bank code : apbank
Vouchcr Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
6592 41412005 000062 MUNSON, FiICHARD Munson 1st Qtr CELL PHONE REIMB. SCHIMMElS 105.00
Total : 105.00
6593 4/4J2005 000064 SChIIMMELS, GARY Schimmels 1st Qir. CELL PHONE REIMB. SCWIMMELS 105.00
Total : 105.00
2 Vouchers far bank code : apb8nk Bank total : 210.00
2 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 210.00
1, the undersigned, do certify under penalty af perjury,
that the materfals have been (urnished, the services
rendered, ar the tabar per(ormed as described herein
and that fhe claim is just, due and an unpaid obligatfan
against Ihe City of Spokane Valley, and that I a"i
autharized lo authenlicat2 and certiiy to said claim.
Finance Directar Date
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Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 4-12-05 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent X old business new business ❑ public hearing
information ❑ admin. reporE ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Second Reading Proposed Nuisance Code Amendment (yard sales)
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 7.05
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Study session discussion by Council in January, 2005.
First reading on March 8, 2005. Removed from March 22, 2005 Council Agenda.
BACKGROUND: In January, 2005, the Council discussed on-going problems in some
neighborhoods where some citizens have what appears to be perpetual or frequent yard sales.
These activities can be disruptive in neighborhoods, and really represents the performance of
commercial activity in residential neighborhoods.
A second problem exists warranting this type of amendment. Code enforcement officers can
receive a complaint about what appears to be garbage in somebody's yard, but when contact is
made with the resident, the person may assert that they are having a yard sale, or have put
things out to have a yard sale in the near future. Staff believes this proposed amendment will
preclude that type of argument having anything but very shorf term value.
A violation would result in a monetary penalty, and continued violation could subject the
property owner/resident to court action, including injunctive relief.
OPTIONS: Approve the ordinance as presented; Instruct staff to amend the proposed
ordinance; or take other action deemed appropriate. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to adopt ordinance 05-014.
BUDGETlFINANCIAL IMPACTS: There may be minor staff time to respond to complaints. It is
anticipated to be generally revenue neutral.
STAFF CONTACT: Cary P. Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed amendment to Nuisance Code
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SPOKANE COUNTY, `1'ASHINGTON
QRT)liNANCF \'C7. 05-014
AN OI2DiNANCE QF .T..T3E CITY OF SPQK.ANE VAI..I..EX, SYUK,ANE COUNTY,
WASHINCI'UN, ANIENDING TH; NUIS.41\'CC REGiJLATtq\'S TO PRECLUllE
AnDIT10\'AL ACTNl I'IES, ANll 1'ROVIDIl~'G Fi;NALTIES FQR VIULATIONS.
1'VNEREAS; the City has the du .ty and autlioricy to maintain and proiect the health, safety and
welfare of its citizens; attd
W1-iEREAS, ceriain conditions exist on private propert), that are detrimental to the public interest
and interfere with the use aild enjoyment of puhlie and private propert)r in die e.ommunity; ancl
WHEREAS; tlirough nuisance regulations, thc City is able io prohibit and abate conditions that
exist on proper[y in an effort to impmve ihe quality of lif'e within tlie City; and
~VF-IE.REAS, continuous and/or frequent vard sales from residential property can adversely affect
neighboring properties.
NOW, THTREF012-E, dhe Cir.y Council of flie Ciry of Spokane Valley, Washington, ardains as
fol lows:
1 Section 1. Purpose and lntent.. The purpose and intent Qf this Ordinancc is to wnend SVIv1C
7.05 to include certain yArcl sale activity as a public nuisance, and t4 provide penaltie,s for such actions.
Sectinn 2. A_mendment. Title 7; Section 05, Subsection 020, is hereby amended to add a
deFinition for "yard sale" a_s follows:
Yard sale means a sale of secondhand rniscellaneous household obieets in A residentiallv-zoned
area. This ctefinition encorripasses similar terms includina, bur not limited to, gara~e stile. rumrT~aue sale.
blanlcec sale, mo~~in, sHle, block sale and estate sale.
Sectinn 3. Amcndment. Title 7, Section 05, Subsection 040 is hereby amended to add a
new subscclion (Tt) as follows:
7.05.040 Nuisances 1'rohibited
No person, fICIIl, or entit}' Shall erect, eontrivre, cause, COIli117UC, maintain; or permit to cXl5t 3tly
public nuisances within the. CiCy. Prohibited nuisances include, Uut are not limitccl tn:
(R) l'ar(i sales. The holclin g or permiCting of a vard sale on 1:17e same real propertv rnore than
seven consecutive days, ar more than tevo cuiisecuei~~e we.elcends, c,r morc than thi•ee times in one
calendar Year.
Section 4. Remainder of SVMC 7.05 Unchanzed. The remaining provisions of SVNiC 7.05
are unchanged by this amendment.
Section 5. Sever2bility. [f any set;tion, scntence; clause ar phrase of this Ordinance, should be
; held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality sliall iiot affecd the validity or constitutionality of an}, other §ccfion, sent:ence, clause or
Ordinaiue 05-014Nuisance Code Amcndment (Garage sales) F'age 1 ot2
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Scction 6. Effective Uate. This Urdinance shall hc in full fbrce and effect five (5) ciays afler publication of this Ordinance or a summary t_hereof in the official newspaper of the City.
1'ASSFIa by the City Council this day orApril, 2005.
Mayor, 17iana Wilhite
AT°TCST:
City Clerk, Christine Bainbriclge
Approved as to E orm:
Deputy City Attorney, Cary P. I7riskelt
Date of Publication:
Efiective Date:
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Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 4-12-05 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent X old business new business public hearing
❑ information admin. reporf n pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Proposed Pawn Broker Ordinance, Ordinance No. 05-017
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 19.60
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Study session presentation by Police Chief Cal
Walker; first reading 3-22-05
BACKGROUND: When fhe City incorporated, it did not aciopt a pawn broker ordinance similar
to the one Spokane County has used for over 30 years. Chief Walker brought this to the
attention of the Council. Sfaff was instructed to draft a proposed ordinance providing
appropriate regulatory control over this industry.
The attached proposed ordinance used the Spokane County ordinance, has been updated, has
been compared against changes to the provisions in RCW 19.60 since the County adopted it,
and has been modified to enable the Police Department to monitor this industry more efticienfly.
The primary changes from the County ordinance are that a person seeking to pawn personal
property must show government-issued picture identification, as now required in RCW
19.60.020. After further review, there is no requirement in the draft ordinance that a photocopy
of a person's driver's license be made at the time of the transaction. Chief Walker would like to
see a requirement added that a digital photo be taken of the person seeking to pawn
merchandise, which would then be transmitted to the City Police by the following day with the
other required information. This has been included in this draft.
Additionally, this ordinance would also require that all records required by the ordinance be
transmitted in computer format so the police can quickly do computer cross-reference checks on
the serial numbers to check if any pawned items were recently reported sfolen. The
requirement that the business keep its own records on computer for at least three years has
been removed, and records could be maintained in paper form.
Staff recommends removing the yearly fee. There does not appear to be any reason to charge
up to $100 per year, as has been done by the County. This helps to offset any cost a business
may have in taking digital photos of individuals seeking to pawn merchandise.
OPTIONS: Ask for additional information; request changes to the proposed ordinance, move to
second reading as is or with changes.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: I move that we approve Ordinance 05-017 regarding
pawn broker regulations.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IAfIPACTS: NIA
STAFF CONTACT: Cal Walker, Chief of Police; Cary P. Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Ordinance 05-017
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SYUICANr COIRNTV, wASxENcTON
ounnvANcE No. 05-017
AN ORDCNANCE OF TiWF CI1 Y OT' SPOKA.NE VALLEY, SPOKANE COiJNTY,
WASWTNGTON, ADOPTINC A\`n ESTABLISNI1iG SE•CTTON 5.20 OF i'HE
SPQKANE VALLFY MUNlCl'PAI, COllL F4R T.HE l,1CENSING AND ()PE]iATIOT'
OI+ PAWNBKOK-ERS TN 11iE CIT}' OF Sl'OK:AiNF VA-LLrl'; Al\rll 1'RQ«-VG F'OR
ST•'.'VE- RABILITl' AND EFFGCTIVE llATE.
V✓HEf'tEAS, the City of Spokane Valley }ias within its City limits businessPs operating as
pawnbrokers; and
NVf-IERF-.AS; the City of Spokane Valley finds it: is in the publie interest to have regulacions for
conducting the business of pawnbrakers in the City; and
N'h1FR.rAS, the City Council desires to adopi ccr[ain regulations for the business of
pawnbrokers in the City.
NOW T1-IT'RLFOIiE, the City Council of the Cirir of Spol:a.ne Valley, Spokane County,
Vl'ashington, ordains as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. Tl1e purpose of this Ordinance is to establi;h regulations for the
liccnsing and operation of Uawnbrokers in the City of Spokane Valley.
Sec:tion 2. Creation of 1iew Chapter Provicling for l.;icensing and Rekulation of Operations
of Pawmbrokers. The City of Spokane Valley adopts a new chapter to the Spokane Valley Ivlunic.ipal
Cade, 520 eutit:led "I'awnbrokers," which is set forth as folloevs:
5.20.010 1'awnhrokers detinecl. A"pawnbroker" as used herein is any person,
association or corporacion engagcd, in wfiole or in part; in the business ofi loaning mqney on the security
of plectges, deposits or conditional sales of personal property.
5.20.020 Ape restrictions. :Ii is unlawful for any person, association or corporation to
operate as a pawnbrokcr withQUt ftrst obtaining a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter,
provided that no such license shall be granted or issued to any person under the age of ei;hteen years c~r
to sny association or corporation ~~~hose managing agent is under the age of eighteen year; ~
5.20.030 I,icense neriocl. A licerise required uncler this Chapter shall be valid from the
time it is issued and shall expire on Dccember 31' of the year the license is issued. F'awnbrokers'
liccnses shall be issued b_y the Spokane Valley Police Taepartment.
5.20.040 Records reUuired. lt shall be the clttty of every pawnbrol:er doing husiness in
~ the City to maintain at his or her plitce of business a permanent ee+i+ptjte~ record in which shall bc
legibly written in the r~nglish language, at the timc of each loan, purchase or sale, a reeord thereof
containing: .
~ A. 7'he clate of the kransaction;
B. The name of the person or employee conducting the same;
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C. 1'he name, age, sex, date of birth, street and house number; ancl a gene,ral description or
the heighG, weight, race, colqr of hair and eyes of the pcrson with whom the transaction is had; ~
D. The name and street an<l house number of the owner oF the proparty bouolit or received
in plcdge;
E. Thc street ancl house number of the place from which the property bought or rcceived in
pledgc was last removed;
F. A description of tlie property bought or received in pledbe, which in the ease of watches
shall contain the name of the rnaker and the riumber of both the works ancl the c,ase, and in the case of
jewelry, shall contain a descripiion 4f aU letters and marl:s inscribed thereon, ancl in the case of all other
personal property the serial number of aII articles so marked and any inscriptions or iclentif},ing marks, as
well as the brand or manuf'aeturer's name;
G. The amount of maney loaned or paid for the propcrty;
H. The type arid identifying number of idcntification used by the person within whom the
transaction was made, which shall consist of a valid drivers license or identification card i;sued by any
state or hero pieces of identificati4n issued by a governmenuil ageiicy, one of which shall be descriptive
a1'the person identified. At all times, one piece ofi current govcrninent issued pieture identificacion will
he required; an(4
l. A digiifll photo=raph of the mrson(s) with wIlO1Ti CflCiI tCr3I]Sr1CI1011 is ijiade. '1"he cligital
photograph musi be with a di~!ital camera praducine at leasc 2.0 me^apixel cLij alit y irnages. 'l'he dirital
phorocraph shall include the perscm(s) fflce and be lal:en from no more tban {ive_ feet from the person(s);
and
IJ. The number of any pawn tickct issued thereforc.
5.20.050 Records iospectioii and maintenance. '1 he records required by SVMC
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5.20.040; ancl all personal properry received by a pawnbroker, shall be open to inspection of a
representative of the Ciry Palice Department during regular business hours if regular hours are kept, or
upon hvelve (12) hours notice iF regular hours are not kept. Said records shall be maintained anci
available for inspeciiqn by the licensee for a period of three years f'rom the date of the last transaction
recorded therein.
5.20.060 Records ta be provided to Citv Police Dcnartment. Fach person,
associatipn, or corporation rc;gulat:ed by this Charter hAS an affirmltivc tluCy to furnish a fiIll, truE; intd
correct t:ranscript of the recards of transactions conducted on the preecding dfly. This reyuirernent is for
the recorcls required by SVMC 5.20.040. Thesc trflnsactions shall bc recordetl on such forms as may be
provided and in such format as may be required by the City Police Department This information shall be
n•ansmieted to the City 1'olice Departmene clectronically, or by modem or similar device, or by delivery of
a c;omputer storate clevice such as a disk, CD-ROvJ or other silnilar device, subject to the requirements
of, or approval by, the City Police Department.
5.20.070 Pawn ticl:et,s. Every pawnbroker shall issue pawn tickets for any property
received by him/her as a pledge or securiry f'or a]oan, which tickei shall be considered a reeeipt for such
prope►-ty. Tags shall be aYtaeFicd to all such propcrty, and upon each tag shall be written in legible figures
a number which shall correspond to the number on the pawn ticket issued for said prope.rty.
5.20.080 'i'ime limit nefore salc of pronertv. No pawnbroker shall sell any property
held by him/her as security for a Ioan until nineCy days have eapiretl from the tirne period nf reclemption
has expired.
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~ 5.20.090 Policc llepartmcot dutics. It shall be the duty of the City f'olice Department
to furnish trainina, to each pawnbroker, a copy of SVMC 5.20, itnd such fornis and/or transmittal
requirements as shall be required by the City 1'olice Department under SVMC 5.20.060. "Che Cit), 1'olice
Departme.nt shal) enforce the provisions of this Chapter, and maintain a record of all reports required
hereurider, and shall periodically/regularly- inspect the records of each nawnbroke.r.
5.20.100 Pawnbrokers duYies rcaardin; lost or stolen pronerty.
A. Duty to hold prnperty when udvised by Ciry Polic;e Deptirtment - Follwwinb verbal or
written notification from the City 1'olice Department or nther law enforcement Nvith jurisdiccion that an
itern of property has been reported as stolen; the pawnbroker shaU hold that property intact and safe fi-om
alteration, damage, or commingling with other property. The pawmbroker shall immediately place An
identifying tag nr other suitablc idcntifieation upan lhe property sa held. Propert:y under vcrbal hold
shall not be released for nvenry_ -one (21) days from the date of notification by the applicable law
eniorcement agency. Property under a writien hold shall not be released for one hundred riwe.nh° (120)
days from the date of noiificakion from the applicable law enforceinent agency unless releASed b}, written
cansent of Che applicable law enforcement agency nr by order of a court of competi;nt j urisdic.tion.
B. 7ime limil of writteii hold - The pawnlaroker rnay give a twenty (20) day \vritt:en notice
befnre the expiratidn of the one hundred twenry (120) day Molding period t:o [hc applicable law
enforcement agency requesting release of'the stolen property. If said notice is not received -within cwenty
(20) days b}, the applicable law enforcement agenc_y; then the written hold on the property shall continue
f'or an addit:ional onc hundred twenty (120) days.
C. f7enewal of hold - The Cit}, 1'olice DeparCment or other applicable law enforcement
a~ency may reneNv the ~~~ritten hold period for an additional one hundred tiwenh~ (120) days by subniittiii~
a new written request: to hold the property prior to e.xpiration of thc ori€inal holtt periocl.
D. Crileria for hold - The Ciry Police Ucpart.ment shall not place a hold on any item unless
it suspects lhat such item is lost. or s[olen. Any hold that is plaeeci on an item will be removed as soon as
practicable aftcr ihe it:cm on hold is determincd not: to bc stolen or lost.
E. Seizure in lieu c,f pClice holcl - ln lieu of a law enforcement hold identified in this
Section, any law enforcement officer, having probable cause to believe that any property tahen by a
pawnbroker by way of pledge, or purchase, or pa~~~►i or excliaij~e is scolcn propert_y, may seize such item
at any time. ln the e.vent of such a sei7ure, the pawnbroker shall be entitled to written receipt for the item
from the seizing officer.
5.20.110 Time for holding ni'operh, prior to sale Every pawnbroker who receives
personal property in pledge or as sccurit:}' for a loan, shall hold such property for redemption by the
pledgor tticrcof for ninety days aher ihe rcceint: of t:he properc}', anci shall not sell or assigii his interest
iherein durinp said redemption period.
5.20.120 I,icense .inplication The applicarion for a pawnbroker's license shall be
I accompanied by the form of agreement to be useds+~ by ihe personS seeking loans, accompanied with
a phoco of the applicnnt and also by a copy of 1he certif cate or ticket to ba issued by the pawnbroker to
~ persons accepting loans, and in addition to the provisions of this Chapter, every applicant for a
pawnbroker's lieense shall comply with and be boLmd by the provisions of any nTher ordinance ar
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provision of law I101 111 CO[1tl1Ct N'1tI1 L'I115 CFIapter and the general laws of the, State of Washingion relating
to pawmbrokers. Fach pawnbroker shaU be required to obtain a Cit'y business registration. ~
5.20.130 Violatiun constitute.5 a misdemeanor. Evcry pawnbrohcr and every clerk;
agent or employee of such pawnbroker is guilty of a misdemeanor who shall:
A. l=ail to make an eniry of any material matter in hislher bool: or record kept as providecf
for in this Chapter; or
B. Ma1:e any falsc entry therein; or
C. FalsiEy, obliierale, destroy, Or remove from hislller place of business such record for
three years following the dat'c of the last recorded tranSactioti therein; or
D. Refuse to allow the City Police Department to inspect any record that pawnbroker is
requirecl to keep pursuant to this Chapker; c,r
E. Repart any material matter falsely to the City Police. Department; or
P. Having forms provided dlerefore, shall fail before noon of each da_y to furnish the Ciry
Police Deparement with a full; true and correct transcript of the recsrds required by SVIv1C 5.20.040 that
oceurred an the preccding day. Any cransaetions that occur on a Saturdap or Sunday are to be reportecl
pn the next following Monday; or
G. Fail to reporl forthwith lo the City Police Department the posscssion of any property
which heJshe may have gootl caLise to believe has becn lost or stolen, together with the name of the owner, if Mown. and any identifying information on the person who brought such Iost or stolen peoperty
to the pa-,vmbroker; or
H. Kemove, or allow co tle removed from hislher place of busiriess, except upon redemption
by tlhe lawful owmers thereof, any property received; during the redemption period as provided herein
and/ot' fAr five day5 following the time the receipt therc:of shxll have been reported to the City Police
Department; or
1. lZcceive any properl:y from any person under the age of eighteen 8) years, any person
in a condilion of apparent intoxication, ariy lcnown thief or receive:r of stolen property, whether sueh
person is actins on hislher own behalf or represents themselves to be the agent of anOther, br
J. Violate any provisions of this Chapter or other ordinance of the City having application
to the business or persons herein rcgulated.
5.20.140 Grace period There shall be a three (:i) month grace period be;inning at the
cffective date of the ordinance cocfified in this Chapter, during which time no punitive action will be
taken auainst the patimbroker violating tliis Chapter, provided; the City Pvlice Department ma}' recluire
and enlorce t:lie penalty section SVMC 5.20.120 againsC a pawrilxoker for failing to provicfe the rec.ords
of transactions as required by SWi 1C 5.20.040.
Section 3. SeverabilitY. If any scction, sentence, clause or phrase of this C)rdinance should
be held tio be invalid or unconstifilfionAl b}' a-caurf cif conipctent jurisdietion; suuh invalidity or
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unconstitutionality shall not affeat the viiliditv or can stitu[ionality of any other section; sentence, clause
or phrase of this Ordinancc.
Section 4. Effective Date. "1"his prdinance shall become effective fivc days after
publication ofithe ordinance, or a summary thereof; in the ofticial newspaper of the City.
Adopted this day of ApriL 2005.
Cityo uf Spokanc Valley
A9avor, Ditina Wilhite
ATTEST:
Ciey Clerk, Christine Bainbridge
Approved as to Forrn:
taeputy City Attorney; Cary P. Drisl:ell
PublicaCion 17ate:
F.fCective 17ate.:
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 12, 2004 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business x new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Resolution setting a date for a Public Hearing before the Plannin
Commission - Street Vacation Request (STV-01-05) for the vacation of a portion of 15'
Avenue west of Chronicle Road (approximately 150 feet more or less) in the Woodland Terrace
Subdivision.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: City Council previously approved the vacation of
various streets and alleys in Woodland Terrace on July 14, 2004.
BACKGROUND: The applicant South Terrace, LLC, c/o Brian Main, 12810 East Nora Avenue,
Spokane Valley, Washington 99216 requests the vacation of an unimproved portion of 15'h
Avenue west of Chronicle Road (approximately 150 feet more or less) in the Woodland Terrace
Subdivision. Presently a"private road" has been constructed within a portion of the public right-
of-way, west of the proposed vacation.
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The property was originally platted around the turn of the century in a grid. The topography of
the area and location of the floodplain will not permit the extension of the street west of
Chronicle Road.
OPTIONS: Set a date for a Public Hearing on the proposed vacation or take no action.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Approve Resolution No. 05-003 setting April 28, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.
as the date for a Public Hearjng before the Spokane Valley Planning Commission
STAFF CONTACT: Marina Sukup, AICP, Community Development Director
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CITY UF SYOKANTE VAI..LI:Y
SPnKANE C(UUN i'Y, WASWTN(:TON
RrSnLUTIUn' NO.OS-003
A KLSOLl7TIOr' OF TFCE CI'I`Y OF SI'QKANE. VALISLY, SPOKA~TT: COLJNTY,
WASHTNG 1 ON, SFTTING '1 HE PUB.LIG WTAR[NG llA I'E AND TIR'IT FQR
TlIC PLANiN`ING COMMISSIUN TO CONST.DrR ST1ZE E'I' VACATION
RL(?ULST STV-lII-OS PUI2SUANT TO RCW 35.79.010.
WHEIZ~,'AS, Che City of Spokane Valley has received a Street Vactition reyucst. (City Reterence
No. S7'V-01-OS) from South Terrace, L.L.C., 12810 Npra; Spokane Valley WA 99216 requesting that
the City vacate a portion of I5"' Avenue west oF Chroriicle Road for a disliince of one huncired and fifly
fcet more or less (150' a public right-of-way; and,
Wh1ERCAS, ItG1'V 35.79.010 specifies that the legislative authority shall establish by resolution
the timc whcn a Street Vacation application shall be considcreci by the legislative authority or a
committee thereof; and,
WHERFAS, the Spokane Vallcy Municipal Code 10.05.220 estahlishing regulations and
procedures for t:he processing of vacatians of ruhlic streets (hereafler referred to as °`Street Vacation");
and.
VVHEkFAS, Spokane Valley Municipal Code 10.05.310 spec:ires tFiat the Planning Commission
shall conduct the public hearing requirE;d pursuant to RCW 35J9.010; and shall develop and forward a
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recommendation for a rc:quested Street Vtiealion to the City Council. '
NQW Th1EREFOItE, be it resolved by the City Cbuncil of the City of Spokane Viilley, Spokane
County, Washington, as follows:
Section l.. rstablishment of Public Wearing Date and Time for STV-01-05. The requirecl
public hearing for Strect Vacation Reyuest. STV-01-05 shall be canclucted before the Spokane Valley
Planriing Commission, April 28, 2005 beginnin- at 6:00 p.m. in the City Couiicil Chzmbers at the City
I-Iall of'tlie City ot' Spoksne Valley, 11707 I;ast Sprague Avenue; Suite 101, Spokanc Valley, Washingcun
99206.
Section 2. H;ffective Date. This Hesolution shaq be ia fall 1'orce aod effect April 12, 2005.
Adopted this 12th day of April, 2005.
CI'1'Y OF SPOI<.AiNE VALLEY
Diana Wilhite, Mayor
Christine 13ainbridge, City Clerk
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kcsolution Nn. 05-003: Eslablishment of Public Hefiriiig Ia;:1tC A(1CI TIt1lL' fbr STV-UI-OS Pyge I of I
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
AAeeting Date: Aprii 12, 2005 City Manager Sign-off
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ~ new business ❑ public heanng
❑ inlormabon 0 admm report ❑ pending (egislation
AGENDA ITEM Tll'LE: Resolution setting a date for a Public Hearing before the Pianning
Commisaion on April 28, 2805 - Slreet Vacation Request SN 02-0.5 for an unimproved
remainder of Knox Avenue conveyed as nght-of-way deeds and recarded under Auditor's File
Nos 7504170236 and 7504170237
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: City Council adoption of Ordinance No 04-041
(Street Vacations) in January 2004
BACKGROUND:
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Applicant Fori Knox Investors, LLC, represented by Jeff Johnson, Kiemle & Hagood, West 601
Main Avenue, Suite 400. Spokane . WA 99201, the owner af Parcels No. 45803 0260,
45483.0503 and 45083.0504 and Kenneth Schotz, 2119 N. Locust Road, Spokane Valley,
99246. request the vacation of an unimproved remainder of Knox Avenue.
Resolution SN 02-05
ApriJ 12, 2005
The property accesses through easements across the Tidyman's property located to the west.
A sanitary sewer line owned by Spokane County Utilifies is located along the northern part of
the property.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No. 05-004 setting April 28, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. as
the date for a Public Hearing before the Spokane Valley Planning Commission.
STAFF CONTACT: Marina Sukup, AICP, Community Development Director
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Cl']`Y UF SPOKANF VA.I:,L:LY
SPQKANF COO~\`TY, NA'ASITT\'GTON
RL+.SOLUTIOT NO. 05-004
A RrSOLUI'1()N OF TFIT CTTY OF SY()KAiNE VALLFI?, SPOl{A\E COi.Ji\i'1`)',
WASAiNG"I'ON, SETTING THF PiJBLiC HLARIIVG DA7'F AN'll ThNIL I+pR TH:I~;
PI..A1\'NL\`G C011'11111SS1ON TO CONSLllCR STREET NIACATION IiE,.QUEST STV-02-
05 PIJRSUANl' TU RCW 35.79.010.
WHERCAS, the City of Spokane Valley has receivetl a Street Vacat:ion request (City Reference
\~o. STV-02-05) frorn Port Knox Livestors; LI.,C, represented by Jeff Johnson, Kiemle & Nago4d, West.
601 Main .qvenue, Suite 400, Spokaiie ,WA 99201, the owner of Parcels No. 45803.0260, 45083,0503
and 450$3.0504 and Kenne2h Scholr, 2] l9 N, Locust Road, Spokaiie Valle_y, 99206, requesting the
vacation of an unimproved remainder of Knox Avenue west of'l.ocust Road; a publie ri~ht-of ~~-a_y; and,
VVHE:12_E.AS, R.CW 35.79.010 specifies that the lebislative authority shal] establish by re.solution
the time when a Street Vaeation application shall be considered by the legislative authority or a
committee the.reof; and,
VVFIEREAS, the Spokaiie Vallep Municipal Code I0.05220 esrablishing i-egulations and
procedures for the processing of vacations of public streets (hereafter referred to as "Street Vacacion");
and.
WHERE-AS, Spokane Valley Ulunic.ipal Code 10.09.04.10 specifies that the Plaruiing
_ Commission shall conduct the public heariiig required pursuant to RCVd 35.79.010; and shall develop
and for~vard a recommendation for a requcsted Street Vacation to tltc City Council.
NOW TI-(rRI:rORE, be it resolved b)' the. City COuncil of the. Ciiy of Spnl:ane Valley; Spokdne
County, Washington, as follnws:
Section 1. Estahlishment of Public 1•learinp- Jaate and '1'ime for STV-02-05. `I"he, requirecl
public hearing fnr Street Vacation Reyuest S'I`V-02-05 shall be conducted befiore lhe Spokaiie Valley
Planninc, Commission; April 2$, 2005 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Ciry
Hall of the City of Spokaiie Valley, 11707 East Sprague. Aven4ie, Suite 101, Spokane Valley, Washington
99206.
$ectic►n Z. EffectivC DRtC. This Resc►lueion shatl be in full furee and ef'fect Anril 12, 2005.
Adopted this 12th day of April, 2005.
CITI' OP SPUKA\'C VAL1sFY
Diana Wilhite, Nlayror
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 12, 2005 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: [j consent ❑ old business E) new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report [D pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: PROPOSED RESOLUTION 05-005 CREATING THE PUBLIC
INFORMATION OFFICER POSITION
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: The Public Information Officer position was
discussed at the January 18, 2005 meeting, the February 12, 2005 Council Retreat, the March
22, 2005 and the April 5, 2005 Council meetings.
BACKGROUND: The attached draft resolution, including a draft position description, creates a
Public Information Officer position, and places it on the City`s classification matrix. At the April 5
meeting, there was Council consensus to move forward as proposed. The Resolution including
positifln description is the same version included in the April 5 packet. No changes have been
made.
OPTIONS: The City could hire an in-house City employee, contract out public information
services, or choose to maintain the status quo.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 05-005 creating a
Public Information Officer position.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Funding for a Public Informatifln Officer position is included
in the upcoming proposed budget amendment. The draft resolution places the Public
Information Officer at Grade 14, which has a salary range of $40,296 - 51,660.
STAFF CONTACT: Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Resolution No. 05-005
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SPCJKANI: CUU\Tl', WASHL\°G 1'Oi\'
R.ESOLUTIC)N NO. US-OUS
A RrSOLi1TIQN (:REA?1\`G A\TEW L117PL01'EE CLA:SSUICATION :iNU JOB
DESCRLPTTQN TQK TMT POS17'IUn` UF PUBLIC LNFU1711'lA"I'lON OFI+1CLlt FOR
T'HI: CI'I'1' OF SPOKA\iF VAI,,GEY.
W1-IEREAS, I:hc City Council from time to ti►ne rnust create ne«< employee classifications and
adopt conditions oremployment. for those ncwly-creaied classific.ations; and
VVI-[EFR6AS, the Cin, Council adopted Spokane Valley Municipiil Code prnvision 2.50.070,
which, in nart, provides that position classifications and job descriptions shall be developed far new
positi0ns; and
\ViAEkFAS, t:Hie Cih, Council thr0u,h Resolution \jo. 03-03 l adopted job descrip[ions for City
positibns; and ~
WWERFAS; since adaption of Spokane Valley Municipal Code provision 2.50.70, the City
Council lias createci various nev.r employee classifications and job descriptions.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of che City of Spokane Valley; Spokane
Councy; lUashington, as follows:
Seelion l.. New Emplovee ClassiFcacion and Position Description for Public Information
OfEicer Acloptetl, The City of Spokane Valley creates the new employee classification of "Public
Infarm.icion Officer," anci actop[s the position description for the position of Public Infoi•mation Uffiicer,
attached hereto as Aalachment 1, as ir Cully set foreh herein. This job description includes a pay pgmade
classification of 14.
Section 2. Itemaining Job Descriptions llrichanged. Thc remainder nf the job descripcions
contained in Res4lution No. 03-031 as adoptecl or amended, remain unchanged by this action.
Section 3. l;ffective Date. 'Chis Rcsolution shall be effective upon adoption.
Adopted this day oFApril, 2005.
City of Spol.ane Valley
Diana Wilhite, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christine E3ainbridgc, Cit:y Clerk
IaraCt Resolution - Creating PIO 1'osirion 1'zige l of I
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CITY OF Sl?OKANE VAl:,I.,EY
POSITIOv 17LSCRIPTION
Class Title: Public Information 0fficcr .Iob Code Number: 435
Dcpartznent: Operations &Admuuscrative Svc. Grade Nuniber: 14
T)ivision: NA FLSA Stanis: Exempt
Date: May l, 2005 Location: City Hall
CFNEKAI, PURPOSE.
Coordinates community and media relations to create public awa.reness and understanding of
Ciry services, cnsuring accuracy and consistcncy in the devclopcnent and distribution of
inforinativn.
SUPERVISION RECEIVEI)
Worlcs uncter the generai guidance and direction of the Iaeputy City Manager.
SUl'l+.,RVISION 1±XERCISED
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FSSEV 11M., nLITIES A~~1A ItESYONSJBTLITIES
Plans, organ.izes and manages comprehensive and effeccive media, promotinnal and public
relacions programs io address external and internal audicnces. Develops and reconunends new
communications methads and en.hancements to bctter achieve citizcn interaction and
understlnding of City services to citizens, community groups and other external organizatiotls.
Establishes and maintains favorable relations with community leaders, the media and internal
information sourccs. 1-'rovities public in.formation to media through media release.s, fact sheets
and backgrAUnd reporis. Serves as a resource to media an breaking stories, news features avd
publicity campaigns.
Coordinates the promotion of events; uicludiilg but not liinited to public hcarings, ground
breaking ceremonies; open houses aiid Ciry Counc.il or Departmcnt projects.
Plans, devclops and ovErsees lhe implementation of promotinns and publicity, including but not
limited to public service announcements, flyers, brocbures, display advertising, newslettErs,
press confercnces and audio visual materials.
Coordinates communication and related activities with othcr City deparlme.nts, governmental aiid
private agencies; other organizations aild lhe general publie.
Provides professional commuiucations support and guidance to other City departments anci to
City Council, including developing communication and public involvement strategies around
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~ complex policy tapics or time.-seiisitive issues. 17rafts spct;ches, preseniatio»s and articles Tor
finalization aiid delivery by othcrs.
L)evelops and maintains a Public awarencss and feedback system. Investigates and provides
accurate answers to requests for information aiid needed scrvices. Acivises supervisor aiid other
depzrtmenls; as needed; of concerns wId queslions broughc by the public.
f'ERIPHERt1L DUTIES
Coordinatcs interdepartmental and interaaency efforts to maintain and expand the City's web
sitc; uicluding overseeing thE conteni.
Coordinates volunteer rccruitment to promote community invalvement in gavernment
deliberalions. Maintains and cultivates a broad-hased list of citiieils willini: tn serve on ad-hoc
cominittees.
Works with City Couneil and seaff to develop baekground uii:ormation in suppori of the City' S
state and Federal leeislative agenda.
Promntes iraining opportunities for staff wid City Council on communication principles,
methods, practices aiid techniques.
Researches, evaluates and recommends c:merging eommtuucations cechnology to facilitate better
comrnunicatiou with citizens.
Maintains corporate conununications on-call lists, media relaiions handboalc aiid emeraency
contact list. Participates as tewn member in media relations and public r.elatians strategy anci
planning efforts for proactive or reactive issues.
nF•SIRE-ll v17N1MUV1 QU.ALIF1CATiQNS
EduGation and Experience:
(.A) Graduation from a four-year college or universit}, with a dcgree in puhlic relations,
communications, ,JOL1CIlAl1STTl, markcting, public administration or a closely relatcd
field; and
(8) Minimurn of thi-ee (3) years previous professional eaperience desire_d; or
(C) A1iy equivaleut combination of e.ducaiion aiid experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills aaid Abilities:
(A) Ability to effectivel>> and accuracely communicatc; botli verbaUy and in -vvriling, with
employees, consultants; other governmcntal agency representatives; City officials and the
general public. This inclucies the ability to research, .N7ite and edit publications,
marlcetine materials and reports;
(Ei) FffECiive experience ul modern atid cornplex prulciples and practices af public relacions,
including methods, principles and practices of'preparing and Presenting public
ini°ormation materials;
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(C) EfEecfive experiencc in thc principles, Uractices and theories of public aduiiiustration,
community and mcdia relations;
(D) Ability to aualyze situafions accurately, adopt an effective course af actican and adapt as
the siniation chauges, and to manage multiple pr4jects and tasks;
(L) A key value of the City is customer service. "I"his position rcquires considcrable
knowledge, ability and skill ui the principles and pracl;ces o1'e.xcellent custoiiier service
as practiced in both the private and public sectors. It requires the ability to effc,ctively
meet and deal with the public; the ability to handle stressful situations; the ability to grcct
and respond to custoiner.s in a t."rienclly, pleasant and professional manner using
appropriatc inflcction, grammar and syntax; the ability to establish and tliaintaui e:(1ecCive
wnrl:ing relationships with employees, supervisors, a.ild the general public; the ability to
nlaintain a Professional, courteous, and pleasant demeanor in difficult and stressfiil
situations; and the ability to diplomatically deal with difficult pcoplc. A willingness to
cxpcnd extra effort to help the public find answers or inforniatian relative to their inyuiry
or complaint is expcctcd.
SPECIAL REQU1REMENTS
Must possess avalid State drivcr's license or have the ability to obtain oue prior to employmcnt.
TOOLS ANll LQUIPNLENT USTT)
Personal mmPuter, including word processuig, spreadsheet, data base, presentation, publishing `J
and graphics software.
PH1'SICAL UEMANTDS
The physical ciemands describcd heee are representative of those tliat must be met b_y an
cmployee to successfully perform the essential functions nf this job. Reasonable
accoincnodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perf':orm the essential
functions.
Work is performcd mostly in office settings. Sqme outdoor work is required as part of ground-
breaking ceremonies or sunilar community evenLs.
While perfanning the duties of this job, tie einployee is occasionally required to stand; walk; tise
hands to finger, handle; feel or operate objects, iools; or concrols; and reach with hands and arnis.
The employee is occasionally rcquired to sit; climb or balance; stoop, l:rieel, crouch, or crawl;
and is required to talk and hear.
The employce must occasionally lift andlor move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this.job include close vision, ciistance vision; color vision, peripheral vision, deptli
perceptinn, and the ability to adjust focus.
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V4'ORh. ENVIRONViF\'T
The work cnvironnient. characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encouniers while performing the essential functions of this jnb. Reasonable acconunodatioils
may be made io cnable individuals with disahilities to perform the essential fiinctions.
While periarmin~ the duties of this job, the employee occasionall}~ tvorks in outsidc we~►ther
conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiei io moderate.
SFLrCT1UN GUIDEGTNES
r'ormal applicatifm; ratiug of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job
relateci tests may be required.
`1'he duties listed above are intencled otil}, as illustraiions of the various types of work thac itiay bc
per(~ornied. Tl1e omission ofspecific statcmenis of duties docs noc exclude thcm fi-om tlie
position if the work is similar, relatt;d or a logical assignme,ni io the position.
The job description does not constitute an emplo}rneni agreement between Lhe eillployer and
employee and is subject to change by The emplayer as the neecis of the employer and
requirements of die .job change.
Approval: .Approval:
Human Resources Manacer designate City Manager
Effective Ddte: ivfay 1, 2005 Revision History: New
Position Description: Public InEormation Officer 4
0 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 12, 2005 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business N new business ❑ public hsaring
❑ information ❑ admin. report a pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: YMCA Proposal for operation of Valley Mission, Terrace View and
Park Road Pools for the 2005 season.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: March 22, 2005 Council authorized staff to bring this
itzm back for motion consideration, based upon proposal provided by YMCk_ Discussion
11/9l04 Regular Meeting, Discussion 11/16/04 Study Session, Discussion/update 1/18/05 Study
Session.
BACKGROUND: Staff prepared and advertised a Request for Qualifications for
Operation, Maintenance and Programming of Aquatic Facilities on December 14-15,
2004 in both the Spokesman Review and the Valley Herald. The advertisement was
also published in the Seattle Daily Journal. In response to our advertisement, one
Statement of Qualifications was received from the Spokane Valley YMCA. At that time,
Spokane County was approached and they reaffirmed that they were not interested in
operating the pools.
A Request for Proposal was issued to the YMCA with a due date of March 4, 2005,
which was extended by addendum to March 11 and was received by the deadline on
that date. In addition to receiving the proposal, Mike Jackson, Director of Parks and
Recreation has met with Steve Jurich, Executive Director of the Spokane Valley YMCA
on several occasions, and toured the operation of the Valley YMCA with Rick Fechner,
Facilities Director.
Below are key points of the YMCA Proposal
• The YMCA proposes to operate the pools to the City of Spokane Valley`s
expectations. This includes customer service expectations.
• All revenues will be deposited with the City.
• The YMCA will provide a full range of aquatic programming. Swimming lessons
will be offered under the Red Cross Curriculum.
• The YMCA proposes to charge the City for actual costs incurred. The City will
retain the right to audit actual invoices or records on demand.
• In return for their services and all administrative and overhead costs, the YMCA
proposes a flat fee of $25,000.
~ • With the exception of the flat fee, all costs are estimated and should be viewed
as budget numbers, not as a fixed bid.
OPTIONS: Authorize City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute a contract with
the YMCA or provide staff with other direction.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager or his
designee to negotiate and execute a Pool Operation and Maintenance Contract
with the YMCA.
BUDGETlFINANCIAL IMPACTS: The amount proposed by the YMCA is $266,971. The
General Fund budgeted amount for aquatics is $255,818. However additional funds are
available in the park budget, and a 10% differential is not unrealistic. The unofficial 2005
estimate from Spokane County was $275,214. The amount estimated by staff for in-house
operation by the City of Spokane Valley is $260,935 (this amount includes Parks and
Recreation full time staff allocation but does not indude City general overhead costs).
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Jackson, Parks and Recreation Director
ATTACHMENTS Draft Agreement for Operation and Maintenance of Pool Facilities.
Operation and Maintenance of Pool Facilities Proposal, YMCA of the Inland
Northwest .
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0 :DRAFT
AGREEMENT FnR (7PER4TIQN A1Vll MAINTENANCE OR
POOL FACILITIrS
YMCA of the lnland Nor-thwest
TF-IIS AGREF.vtENT is made by and between the City ofSpokane Valle_y, a cnde Cit), of the State of
Washinglon, hercinafter "Ciey" aiid Ylb1CA of the Jnland Northwest, hereuiafter "Contractor,"
,jointly ref:erred to as "pariies_"
TNT CONSIDER.ATION of the terms and conditious contained hereiu, the parties aeree as
follows:
1. NN'ork to Be Pcrformed. '1"he Contractor will provicle all labor, services, mater•ials
and supPlies to perform all duties specified in Coneractor's response to lhe City's Request for
Proposals (RFP) in this matter. Contractor's response to the City's R.FP, as well as the RFP itself,
are attached and hercby incorporated herein to this agreement as Eahibit A(I'NICA Operation and
Maintenane.e of Pool Facilities Proposal) and Exhibil }3 (City Request for Proposal).
A. Aduuiustration. T`he Parks and IZecreation Tau•ector or desiLnee shall be the
L.~ primary contaet for Concractor. Coiitractor is expec.ted to self-monitor and self-report issues of ilon-
compliance under this agreeme.nt. Contractor is further expectcd to nrorn.ptly cure any failure in
perforinancc under tlvs agreemcnt.
B. Representations. 't'he City has relied upon the qualifications ofthe Contractar
in cntering into this aereemeni. By exectrtion of ihis agreement; Contractor represents it possesses
the ability, skill and resourccs necessary to perform the worl< and is familiar vvith all current laws,
rules, and regulations which reasonably relate to the work outlined in Exhibit A.
C. Modifications. Thc City ma}, iilodify this agreement and order cllanges in the
event the scope af work changes as a result of an incrcase dr decreasc in the numbcr Qf City-owncd
pools. The Contractor will accept modifications when ordered in writing by the Parlcs and
Recreation Director or designee. Compensation for such modifications or char►ges shall be as
mutually agi-eed between the parties. ConTractar shall make such revisions in the work as are
necessary to correct errors or omissions appearins therein when requireti tp do so by the City without
additional c.ompensation.
2. Term of Contract. This Agreement shall be in Full force and eftect beginning April
15, 2005, and shall remain in effect until December 31; 2005, with four (4) one-year renewal options
which may be excrcised by the Paz•ks and Re.creation 17irec.tor until completion of all contractual
requirements. Renewals, i(' any, shall coincide Nvith the ealendar year. Either party may terminate
~ the contract xvith a minimum of 30 days notic.e directly preceding ilie end of an}, contracc tenn.
Vool Operation and N-1linten,mce Contract !'age I uf 6
The Ciry ma}, unilaterally tcrmulate lhis a€reemeilt in the eve.nc of gross negligencc by
conlraetor or in the event one or more pools become funetionally unusable. 1.n the cvent of a
termination under this provision, the City shall pay the Contractor for all work previously autEiorirretl
and satisfactorily perF'armecl prior to the termination daie. Additinnally, the Cily may tcniunate this
Agreement upon ninet}, (90) days writtcn notice in the event a tax reve,nuc-reduculg initiativc is
aPproved by Washington voters and the City and Conlractor are noi able to negotiatc ag;reed
rEductions in service, as set forth in Secticm 3, secontl paragraph.
3. Compensativn. llie City agrees to pay the Contractor TFVO Hundred Siaty Six
'I'housand, r`ioc Hundred Seventy Onc Dollars ($266,971) as full compcnsation for everything
done or providecl under this agreement and as stipulaled in Paragraph 4, Pavment below. The
detailed compensation statement is provided in the Contractor's cost proposal, Nvhich is Appendix A
to Exhibit A.
The City ancl Contractor acknowledge that if a fulure tax revenue-reducing initiative is
approved by Washington state voiers, the Citv's opcrating revernie cnay be reduce.cl. 'I"he City and
Contractor agree chat in sucli a case it would be necessary for the pal-ties to have the nccessary
flexibility to reduce the contract acnount in response_ to budgei coiistraints resulting from the passage
of revenue-reducing iniiiatives. Ii' such an uutialive is cnacted, the City and Contractnr aa ee to
negoliate Agreement modificalions in aood faith to aclueve a mutually agreeable resolution.
4. Payment. The Consullant shall invpice the City on a monthly basis for ac_tual costs
plus a pra-rata portion of line 4820 "LA1' Administration" as detailcd in Appendix. A to Exhibit A
that represents one sixth (1/6"`) of the yEarly contract amount for that 1'uie item.. The City will mal(e
paynlent witlun thirty (30) days Uf rcceipt nf monthly invoices. Thc Cit), reserves the right to audit
records and receipts to verify actual charges and complianee with contract terms. Thcre shall be a
f nal billing na later than Ociober 3.1, 2005 representing fi►ll and final requesc for payment. Upon
final request for paymciit; the City reserves the right to audic all invoices for the c4mpletc contract
period. The City reserves the right to wiflihold payment under this agreement for that portion af the
work or materials which are determined in the reasonable judgment of the Parks ancl Rccreation
Director or dtsignee to be noncompliant witli the response to RFP, City Staridards, Citp ordiiiances,
Ur fcderal or state standards. In such an evcnt, tlle undisputcd amount owed by the City shall be
tirnely paid. An}, dispute over withheld payinent shall be resolved in a tiiiiely mamner.
5. Notice. Notiee shall be given in ~v7iting as follows:
TO "C`NC CITY: TO THF CONSULTANT:
Nlame: ChriStine 'Bainbricige, City Clerk Nlarne: Rib 1Zigguis, CEO and President
Fhone Numbcr: (509)921-1000 Phonc Number: (509) 777-9622
Address: 11707 East Sprague Ave, Suite 106 Address: 2421 North Taiscovery Place
Spolcane Valley, `VA 99206 Spokane Valley; WA 992 ] 6
Pool Operaticin and A9aintenance Contract Page 2 nf 6
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6. Annlicable I..mys and Standards. The partics; in the perfomiance of this aD ee.ment,
agree to comply with all applicable FedEral; Staie; 14ca1 laws; ordinaiices, and regulations; or as
odierwise set forth in Fxhibits A and B.
7. Relationship of the. PilCClt$. T.l is understoocl, agreed and declarcd that the Contract:er
shall be an indepcndent ConTractor ancl not the agent: or employee of the City; that the City i5
interested i.ii oiily the results to be acluEVed ancI that the righl tn control the particular manncr;
methcad and means in perfonti_ing tlus agreemeut is solely within the discretion of the Contractor.
Any anci all employees wlio provide services to the City iLundcr this agreement shall be deenled
employees solely of the Contractor. The Coiltraccor shall be solc.ly responsible for the conduct ancl
actions of all employees under this afzreement and any liabiliry ihat may attach thereto.
8. Ownership of llocuments. Any and all types of documents prepared by the
Cantraceor in fulfilliug this agreement are and shall be the property of the Ciiy.
9. ltecords. 'I'he City Qr State Auditor or any of their representatives shall have full
access to and the riglit to cxaminc diLu-ing normal business hours, all of the Contrac:cc»'s records with
respect to all iiiatters covcrcd in this agreement. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit
exam.ine and ma}:e excerpts or transcripts fi-om such records and to make audits of all contracts;
invoices, materials, payrolls and record of mariers covered by th.is agrecment for a peried of tluee (3)
1 yEars from the date final payment is iiiacle hereluider.
10. Insur€ince. During che t:erm of the agreement, the Contractor shall mainiain in iorce.
at iu ovvn expense, the following insiirance:
A. Worker's Compensation Insurance i-n compliuice witll kCW 51.12.020;
B. General Liability hisurancc on an occun-ence basis with a combined sinele
limit of not less than $1;000,0OO.OQ t"or each occurrence for bodily injuiy and property damage, and
$2,000,000.00 in aggrEgatc coveraee. lt shall 'uicltide contractual liability coverage for the indenuut}-
proviciecl under tlus agreement. It shall provide lhal the City; its officers, emplo_yees ai1d agents are
additional uisureds but onl_y with respect to the Contractor's services to be providecl under the
agreement;
C. Auiomobile Liability lnsurance with a combinecl single liinit, or the
equivalent, or not less than $1,000,000.00 each -ctccidcni for bodily injury and prope.rty damage,
including coverage for owned; hired or non-owned vehicles; and
There shall be iio canceliation, material chwlgc; reduclian of liniits or intent not to
reneNv i:lie insuraice covcragc(s) without xvritten notice fi•om the Co»tractor or its insurer(s) to the
City, with said notice being act-Lially received by the City at least thirly (30) days prior to such a»
actiqn being taken.
Pool Operation aod Maintenance Contract 1'age 3 of 6
As e.videncc of the insurailee coveragES required by ehiS contract, C4ntractor shall fiirnish acceptablc insurance c•ertiGcates to the City. The cercificatc shall specif}, that the City is an
additional insured, ancl will include applicable policy endorsements; the durty (30) ciay cancellation
clause, and the deduction or retention level. Insuring c;ompanies or entities are subject to City
acceptance. If requested, complete copies of insurancc policies shall he provided to the City. The
Contractor shal] be f nancially respansible for all pertinent deductibles, self-insurcd retentions,
and/or self insurancc.
11. Criminal Backgrouncl Chccks. Contractor agrees that il shall nol ask or clirect any
pcrson to go to any Ciry pool property in the perforuiance of this agreemcnt; whcther the person is ai1
employee or volunteer; unless that person has pas,sed a criminal background check by an agreed upon
entity thal perforiiis crimuial baelcground checks as part of its rcgular services.
12. 13ondina Rcuuirements. Contractor shall provide bonding for the folloxving items
prior to initiation of the agree.mcnt
A. Perforuiance I3ond shall be onc-qtarter of the annual agreement ainOunt, or
$66,742.
13. Indemnification and Hold IIarmlrss. Each party shall uidcmnif3, anci hold the
other, its officers, employees, agents and volunceers harmless from and agai.nst a.ny and all claims,
dema.uds, nrders, dccrces or judgments for injurics, death or dainage to any person or propcrry arising
or resulting from any act or omission on the part of said party er its agents, employccs or voliulteErs
in the performance of this agreement.
14, nispute Resolution. Ali}, dispute between/among the parties v&cfl catuiot be resolved
beRVecii/aiuong the Parties shall be subject to arbitration. ln the event a dispute arises, such dispute
sliall .first bc reduced to 4NTiting and considered by an Off'icer :Eram Spokane Valley YMC,A, and the.
City Manager or designee. If tie Officer and the Cit); Manager or designec cacuiot resolve the disputc,
it will be subrruried to arbitration. The provisions of chapter 7.04 RCVV shall be applicable to any
arbitration proceecling that may arise.
Contractor ancl the City shall each have the ri€ht to desigiate one persan to aec as an arbieracor. The
cwo selceted arbitrators Shall then jointly select a third arbitrator. The decision of the arbitration paiiel
shall be binding Qn the parties and shall be subject to judicial review as prGVided for in c1iaPter 7.04
kCW.
The costs of the arbitration panel shaU be jUintly split bet~xeen tlie parties.
15. «'aive.r. No officer, employee, ageni or othcr individual acting on behalf of either
parry has the power, rioht or authorit}~ to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this agreement.
'nTO waiver in one instance shall be held to bE waiver of an}, nther subseyuent breach or
iionperBormance. A11 retiiedies at'f:orded in this agreeinent or by law, shall be taken and construed as
Fnol Operation and imfLintenance Conci-act Pagc 4 of 6
~ J cuiiiulative, and in addition to every oiher re.medy provided herein or bylaw. Failure of cither aart>>
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to eiiforcc at any tinie any of the provisions of this agreement or to require at any timc perfonnance
liy the othcr party caf any provision here.nf, Shall in n4 x•vay- be consTruecl to be a waiver of sucli
provisioiis nor shall it affect the validity oi'this agrcement ar any part thcreof.
16. Assignmcnt and DeleLation. NeithEr party shall assign; transfer or delegate any or
all of che responsibilities of this agrecment or the benefits received hereunder without first obtaining
the writien consent of the other party. Such assignment or delegation would he a major modif cation
of the agrecment.
17. Subcuntracts. Exccpt as otherwise provideci herein, the Coneract.or sllall not enter
into subcantracts for any of the work contcmplated uncicr this agreement without obtaicung prior
,written approval of the City.
18. Confidentia[itv. Contractor ma), from timc to finie reccive inFornlation wlllCl7 tS
deemed b_y the City to be confidentiaL Coutractor shal] not disclose such informatian without the
express consent of the Cih° in writing or upon order of a Court of competent j uri sdiction.
19. Jurisdiction iind VeOUe. This agreement is enlered 'ulto in Spokane County;
Washuigton. 1n tlie event of any court action; venue shall be in Spokane County, State of
~ Washulgton.
20. Cost and Attornev'ti Fees. ln the event a laws-Liii is brougit with respect to this
aareement; the prevailing part}, shall be awardcd its costs aiid ariorney's fees in the amount to bc
determined by the Court as reasonable. Uiiless provided otlierwise by statute; any Cantractor's
attorne}, fees payable by the Cit}, shall not exceed the total sum amotuit paid under this agreeinent.
21. Entire Aerecment. This wTitten agreement constitutes the entire azid complete
agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or writ[en agreements. This agreement
may not be changed, modified or altered except in writing signed by the pai•ties hereto.
22. Auri-kickbac.k. No officer ar employec of the City, having the power or dut?r to
perfonn an official act or action rclated eo this Agreement shall have or acquirc any interest in this
agreement, or have solicited, accepted or granied a present or f'uture gift, favor, service or other thing
of value from any person with an inierest ui this agreement.
23. Busincss Registration. Prior to conlmencement of work under tliis Agreement,
Contractor shall register with the City as a business.
24. Exhibits. Ealubits attached aiid incorporated into this agreement arc:
~ "A" YMCA Operation and Nlaintenance of Fool Faciliiies Proposal;
Pool Operation and N4aintcnancc Contract Page 5 of 6
"B" City of Spokane Valley's Request for 1'roposal for Operaeion and IviaintenancL ..J
of Pool Faciliiics.
TI~~ W1"1NESS WHE-REOF, the parties have executed tlus agreement this dayo uf Apri l, 2005.
CTT1' OP SPOKAVC VALLEY: Contracior: 1'MCA oi' the Inland Nortltwcst
David 'Mere.ier, City Manager 1Zig Riggins, CEO and President
Tax I~17 No.
ATTEST:
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
AE'PROVEll AS TO FOItM:
Cary llriskell; Deputy City Attorney
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Foal OpcratiUn and A9aintcnanc:e C;ontmct Page 6 of 6
EXHIBTT A
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Operation
and
Maintenance of Pool
Facilities Proposal
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City of Spokane Valley Request far Proposal for O&M of Pool ,
Facilities 6
CONTENTS PAGE
4.1 Proposer Capability Page 1
Cover Letter Pretext
Statement of Understanding of Project Page 1 .
WoTk Experience Page 1
Personnel . Page1 -3
4.2 Financial Qualifications Page 4
4.3 Team Page 5 List of key positions and key personnel ,
and their experience and qualifications Page 4
Certifications held by the Proposer and/or employees Page4
Employee training programs Page 4
Proposed staffing plan Page 5 4.4 Work Plan Page 5- 8
Quality control processes for rnonitoring safety Page 8
~ Communication/Feedback processes with owner Page 8
Experienae and methods for addressing citizen complaints Page 8
Customer service qualifications Page 8
Responding to unforeseen events/emergencies Page 9
uVork guarantees Page 9
Statement of ability to meet insurance and bonding
requirernents Page 9
Challenges, problems, risks, and concerns Page 9
Essential wark Page 9
Record Keeping Page 9- 10
. Cost Propasal Appendix A
Representative Mlaintenance & Operation Standards Appendix B
Excerpt from 2004 interim report Appendix C
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Spokane 'V'alley 1'MCA
~ 2421 N. Discovtrr~ 1'late, SE~ok:n'1~. %1~111e.V; \Z4 99216
~ (709) 777-1'A9CA Fax: (509) 927-14615
March 3, 2005
City of Spokaile Valley
Parlcs and Recreation Department
CJO Nfike Jackson, Director
11707 E. Sprague, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, VJA 99204
Mr. Jackson:
Please accept this proposal, on behalf of the YMCA, to contract with the City o[' Spokane
Valley to operate, maintain ancl program the City's three outdoor swimming pools for the
2005 suiiuner season.
~ Thc YN4CA has been serving the areas of Spokane sirice 1884 and bcgan aquatic
progranuivng in Spoka.ne in 1906. In the Spokane Valley, the YMCA beaan operating
and maintaining pools in 1993 at Valley 1'ark Commuiuty Pool, an outdoor pool owned
by a local homeowners association. In 1996, the YMCA openecl the Past Falls
Coiiunuiuty Pool ajid opened a 15,000sf Aquatic Center at Mirabeau Point in the
Spolcane Vallcy, in 2000. Ttie Aquatic Center features a 25yd 6-lane lap pool, a 2,500sf
recreation pool, and spa.
Although the Spokane Valley YMCf1 is not a public institution, it has been serving the
Spokane Valley as a quasi-community center ever since the doors opened. Hundrecls of
the Y's youth and families as well as non-members who pay to swim for the day, take
advan«ge of our Pealc swim times. Durin- the, nearly, five years of operation we have
proven ouistanding experience in all the areas of service the City is scclting; operation,
mainlenance, promotion and programm.inD incluciing general adiilissions, lcssons
programs, swim team, facility rentals an(i special events.
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The Spokane Valley 1'iMCA has ag-eat safety record and a strang relationship with the
Spolcane Regional Health Dislrict. Curretitly, there are 4 Certified pool Operators on staff
and 45-65 Lifeauards (staff numbees fluctuate seasonally) that can ohtain training and
certification in-house. In addition, most of our pool maintenance and repairs are done in-
hause.
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The Yiv1CA boasts of a long lustory relationship with local vendors in the Spokane
community, such as Pool World. The reputation for quality prograimning and service lhat
the YMCA has eamed over the yEars, along with its local ties, contribute to making a
very successful partnersb_ip with the City. We look fonvard to thc opportunity to work
with the City of Spokane Valley.
Sinccrely,
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Rig Riggins
CEO and 1'resident
YMCA. of thc Inlailci Northwest
~ Cify of Spokane Vailey Request for Proposai for O&M of Paol
Facilities 6
4.1 Proposer Capability
B. Statement of Understanding of Project
The Spokane Valley YMCA is submitting this proposal with the understanding thaE the
Ciry of Spokane Valley is looking for a Provider to maintain and operate the City's three
outdoor swimming pools for the 2005 summer season. The YPv1CA intends to provide a turn key operation for the City. CommuniGatian behveen the YMCA and the City Parks
and Recreation Dir.ector will be frequent, as the YMCA expects to provide program and
services that best represent the City's expectations. The YMCA will worlc togefher with
the City to provide the level ofi service desired by the Ciry in 'a cost effective and efficient
manner. . •
C. Work Experience
Our YMCA tearn is lead by three staff with over 50 years of combined YMCA experience. Our Facilities Director currently oversees facility operations for a 96,000 ,
square foot building in Dawntown Spokane and a 48,000 square foot activity center in: the Spokane Valley. The two operations feature aquatic centers where we program and
maintain 2-6 lane lap pools, 2 recreation pools, and 2 spas. Our Facilities Director also
headed facility operations for Cavanaugh's Hospitality for 10 years. Our Aquatics
Director has served in her current capacity for 20 years in Yakima and Spokane. Our
~ Executive Director has been with the YMCA for 23 years and has served in his current
capacity for the last 14 years.
D. Personnel '
The mission of the YMCA is "fo put Christian principles into practice through programs
that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all." Its goals include, developing the values of
caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. This may include offering programs that
address community needs, such as teen clubs, youth sports leagues, mentoring, and job
training. The primary element that allows the YMCA to function and remain consistsnt
vwith its mission and goals is its ernployees. •
The YMCA of the Inland Northwest has developed its hiring practices over years of
experience and in conjunction with our national association. In addition we work closely
with a valunteer cammittee to provide local input and review of all of our Human
Resources Practices. Ourfiiring practices involve the following steps with special
consideration given to our goals, diversity requirements, and objectives.
Conduct a job analysis
Prepare a formal job description
Determine recruiting strategy
Using a variety of recruitment techniques to produce a diverse pool of
candidates.
Accept applications
'Interview prospects Complete reference and background checks
Hire prospective employees
~ Complete new employee forms includes verification of certifications
New Employee Orientation
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The YMCA of the Inland Northwest is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer.
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Affirmative Action/EOE Statement:
The YMCA of the Inland Northwest is an equal opportunity/affirrnative action
employer. It is our policy to follow all federal and/or state laws as they relate to all
employees and qualified applicants for ernployment, to ensure that all decisions
regarding recruiting, hiring and training for all job classifications will be made
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual arientation,
national origin, disability, status as a disabled veteran of the Vietnam era, or
financial circumstances: without discrirnination. The YMCA strictly prohibits and
will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on any of these attributes.
Conduct a job analysis .
Before we can know who we would need to fill•a position we need to know what a
person will do in that position. We will obtain the information in a number of different
ways. Since the YMCA has been a primary provider of aquatics programs for many
years, we will use our long history and experience both at a national and local level ta• prepare performance expectations. In addition, we will work with the appropriate City
staff member-to determine if any additional qualifications need to be addressed.
Components of a Job Specification Job specifications include the following elements: Education, skills, work experience,
physical strength or stamina, intelligerice, communication skills, accuracy of worlc,
amount of stress, extroversion or introversion and other special factors
Preparing the Job Description
The job description will summarize the job analysis and provides the basis for defensiple
job-related actians. It also serves the individual employees by providing documentatio.n
from management that identifies and clarifies their jobs. :
A job description contains several major parts- identification, general summary, essential
functions and duties, job specifications, disclaimer and approvals. In addition we focus
attention on the importance of well-written job descriptions. We follaw the guidelines,of
the ADA in pr2paring job descriptions. We use a framework for each job description
focusing first on essential duties and less essential job duties the further down the
description you go. We insure that eaGh job description addresses the physical and
mental dimensions of each job.
Recruiting .
The YMCA of the Inland Northwest will use varieties of sources to recruit personnel to fill
the positions needed. We will use the following methods to recruit staff quickly and
efficiently. .
1. Redeploy our workforce
Potential to re-assign and assign current staff to these positions.
. 2. Ernployee referrals
Using our staff network to find potential personnel including working witfi
local High Schools and Colleges.
3. Newspaper advertising
- -Post the position openings in local-papers.
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4. Job fair
1-2 day event to recruit and interview potential staff.
5. Web site posting
Post the open positions and job fair on our web site. .
Applications '
Each candidate will be required to complete an application and voluntary Affirmative
Action Questionnaire. At the time of completing the application each applicant will be
given complete job description and process for c4mpletion ofi the hiring process.
Interviewing .
Our intervievring process will involve two steps. •
• Pre-screening the applications to determine the applicants tha# meet the
basic requirements of-the position
• Interview process that will be conducted by a qualified staff person to 'determine who will be selected to fill the position.
The YMCA uses a cflmpetency based selection process to rnake the interview and -
selection process job related. In the interview process we will focus on past experiences
and behaviors that are directly related to the job at hand. Allovaing the intenriewer to -
deterrnine if the candidate is a good match for the culture and job function for which they
are interviewing.
Once we have completed the interview we will summanze our notes. We will be using
the same set of questions as they relate to each..job title, allowing us to provide as much
objectivity as possible. ,
The interviewers will determine the best qualified candidates and submit the appropriate
forms for the Human Resources Department to conduct background checks.
Complete Baclcground Checks
The YMCA has a policy that requires every employee who works at the YMCA to pass a
background chedc through Washington State Pat~ol. Each job candidate will need to'
complete an authorization form allowing the YMCA to run a background check.
Selection
Candidates will be contacted and asked to complete new employee packets. At this time
we will provide the employees with a brief orientation program introducing them to the
YMCA of the Inland Northwest.
Dress cade
- The dress code is as follows:
Aquatic Staff
Name tag (when not in the water), swimsuit must be worn at all times while on
duty, shorts of a moderate length, staff shirt must be worn in the pool area, deck
' shoes are acceptable if desired. No holes or frayed clothing.
Instructors (additional to aquatic staff)
Male staff; boxer length swim suits that are like running shorts, female staff;
. modest one piece suit, no t-shirts or shorts are worn while teaching.
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Lifeguards (additional to aquatic staff)
Lifeguard designated stafi shirt, whistle, rescue tube and First Aid pack. , J
Maintenance & Custodial
Name Tag, YMCA Staff Shirt, Work Pants '
4.2 Financial Qualifications
The Spokane Valley YMCA is more than qualified to fulfill the financial responsibilities as
outlined in this proposal, The Spokane Valley YMCA maintains a$4M operating budget.
We employ accounting staff and adhere to YMCA financial policies and cash handling
procedures. Our operation is audited by an outside accounting firm on an annual basis.
See Appendix A 4.3 Team A. Key Positions, Personnel and experience.
Steve Jurich, Executive Director has been a Professional Director for the YMCA for 23
years. He holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Eastern INashington
University. ' Sue Schmoe, Aquatics Director has 24 years experience, 20 of those years managing
pools. She has 15 years experience as a Lifeguard Instructor Trainer and CPR and First
Aid Instructor. Rick Fechner, Association Facilities Director has operated and maintained the Spokane
Valley YMCA Center since opening in 2000. Prior to that, Ricfc spent 10 years with
Cavanaugh's Hospitality overseeing their facility operations including numerous
swimming pools located at hotel sites. Currently, Rick supervises facility operatians for
the YMCA's downtown and Valley locations,.and our 15-acre Resident Camp, He is also
a Certified Pool Operator. . •
B. Certifications '
Steve Jurich holds a YMCA Senior Director certification, as well as a Masters Degree in
Business Administration.
Sue Schmoe holds the American Red Cross Certification which incJudes, Lifeguard csrtification, CPR Training, and First Aid/BloodBorn Pathogens and is a Certified Pool
Operator
Riclc Fechner has an Associates Degree in Applied Science, licenses with First Class
Stationary Engineer, Commercial Gas Heating Mechanic 2, Unlimited Refrigeration
Recovery, a Medic First Aid course from Red.Cross, and is a Certified Pool Operator.
C. Employee Training Programs
Tne schedule and content for trainin our summer staff team is as follows:
Em lo ee # Of Hours Total Hrs.
Life uard 25 10 250
WSI 25 4 100
Head Guard 12 15 180
- Mana er 3 20 60
Svrim Coach 3 412
Maintenance 3 8 24
Cus#adial 3 8 24
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D. Pro osed Staffin Plan.
~J Time Mon. - # of Employees Type of work Hours per day Hnurs per
Fri. week
7:00 - 8:00 am 1 head Lifequard VacuumJclean/o en 1 5
8:00 - 9:00 am 1 head Lifeguard Lifequard/office 1 5
7:30 - 9:30 am 1 swim coach 3 On deck/office 2 hrs - 3 days 6
da s week
9:00 - 1:00 pri-m 1 head lifeguard All teaching and 4 a20
(WSI) rotating with ofiice and 4 20
1 lifeguard (WSI) lifeguard 16 80
4 WSI life uards
12:30 - 6:30 . 1 manager All rotaiing with ofifiice 6 30
pm (lifeguard) and lifeguard , 30 150
1:00 - 6:00 m 6 lifequards 6:00 - 8:00pm 1 head lifeguard 2 or 3 days a week 2 10
2 lifeguards waier ex. 4 20 ,
4:00 - 9:00 1 swim coach Inst.(lifeguard) 5 Wed. only 5
wed. Wednesday - swim ,
me2t
All rotating with office •
' and life uard
8:00 - 9:00 m 1 head life uard Cleaninqlclosin 1 5
Time Sat. 8 '
Sun.
12:30 -1:30 1 head life uard Cleaninq/closin 1 2
1:30 - 7:30 1 head lifeguard All rotating with office fi 12
5 lifeguards and lifeguard 30 60
3:00 - 6:00 1 Mana er 3 6
7:30 - 8:30 1 head life uard Cleaninq/closin 1 2
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4.4 Work Plan
A. Proposed Work Plan
4.4 Work Plan .
Proposed Work Plan
Annual Pool Preparations
. 1, Inspect all valves and make connections as required
2. Inspect all boiler /water heater piping and.gaskets, make connections as
required
3. Inspect purnp piping and make connections as required
4. Inspect chemical injections system pump, piping, feeder and cantroller
5. Inspect all plumbing fixtures in facility and make connections as required
6. Inspect electrical system throughout facility, make repairs as required
7. Clean filter tank and install D.E. grid assembly
8. Clean all debris from pool shell and gu_tter system
9. Inspect covers on main drains
10. Open main valve for domestic water service and purge facility as required
11. Fill pool and purge circulation system
12. Start circulation system and inspect for proper operation
13. Bring boilers, water heater and chemical injection system online
. . 14. Coat the filter grids with D.E.
15. Begin daily monitoring, record keeping, and preventive maintenance duties.
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Shutdowm of facility will encompass the above and follaw a thorough winterizatian plan ~--Evhich will ensure all equipment is cleaned, drained and protected from freeze damage. ~
All exterior equipment will be brought into the facility and secured to protect from
• vandalism and weather related darnage.
The main water service and all electrical loads will be'secured for the season Ongoing Pool Maintenance and Operation
1. Daily operafional checks of all systems and deficiencies noted for engineering
staff
2. Replace lights as required
3. Removed graffiti and touch up paint as reguired
4. Inspect locker room fixtures and repair as required
5. Inspect exterior of facility for damage Boiler Daily Service: , .
1. Check for proper operation and condition
2. Check for excess vibration or noise on circulaflon pumps and power burners ~ 3. Check pump c4uplings if applicable
. 4. Check low water and flame safeguard devices as required '
5. Check temperature and pressure gauges-and record
6. Check safety valve by hand, look for corrosion ~
Policies and Procedures
The YMCA has an extensive preventive maintenance plan. We will insure that all,
equipment is operated as efficientiy as possible and that maximum longevity of service is
achieved from all mechanical systems. We also maintain a safe working atmosphere
and adhere to all industry policies relating to maintaining aquatic facilities. Some area$
address through policies and or procedures are: .
Policies . Dress code
Bodily fluid clean up
Pool rules enforcernent policy
Equipment usage ,
Refunds
Human Resource Procedures
Personnel Policy
Procedures Opening/closing Vacuuming
Chemical testing
Fecal contamination Work requests ,
Lost and found
In-service training .
Lifeguarding
. Back Boarding
Water exercise instruction Human resource procedures
MSDS (Material Safery Data Sheets) Right to knaw
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~ Lifeguard Program
The YMCA offers the American Red Cross Lifeguard Program. IYs a certification
cflurse that incfudes, CPR, First Aid, and prevention disease transmission. This
is a 40 hour course, meeting the requirements for health and safety standards of
the State af Washington.
Swim Lesson Program
These classes follow the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
Preschool Lessons ages 6 Months to 5 Years •
Parent child class -leve! 1, Tliis is a parent/child class for 6 to 18 months,
consisting of water games and songs for water adjustment. Parenf child class- level 2, This is a parenUchild class for 18 to 36
months, encouraging the child.to increase independence in the water.
The following classes are for ages 3 to 5
Preschool 1, introductory level. This is a beginning swimmers class •
where, age is the only prerequisite. - Preschoo! 2, beginner level. This class will continue to work on basics for
children who are comfortable in the water. Working on bobs, back and
front floats, and arm strokes.
Preschool 3, intermediate level. This class will worlc on arm strokes,
breathing, and treading vvater. '
Preschool4, advanced level. Swimming independently on front and back.
Comfortable in deep water.
.
Youth Lessons ages 6 to 14 years ,
Level 1, introductory level. For children with little or no previous swim ,
instruction. Age is the only prerequisite. Leve12, beginner level. This class will work on arm strokes both front and
baclc, front and back floats, breathing and treading water.
Level 3, advanced beginner level. This class teaches, front and back
crawl, elementary bacic stroke and endurance building.
Level 4, intermediate level. This class will work on breaststroke,
sidestroke and butterfly skills. ' .
Leve15, advanced intermediate level. This class builds endurance and
perfecting their swim strokes.
Level 6, advanced level. Fine tuning of all the basic strokes. Additional
strokes include the trudgen, inverted breaststrake and the aver arm
sidestroke.
Swim Team Program
The purpose of the novice swim tearn is to provide an oppartunity for youth of all
ages to leam the basics of competitive swim skills, fellowship, team play, and to
experience competitive meets. Novice Swim Team provides participants with an
. introduction to the sport of Competitive Swimming. The c.ompetitive strokes
include; Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, Flip Turns, and
Competitive starts. Swimmers will learn1he technique of each of these strokes.
Practice groups are offered during all of our sessions.
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Additional Aquatics Programs
Water Exercise ~
The goal of the is to stretch, tone, firm and strengthen the body in an atmosphere
that promotes fun and fellowship. This class uses specially designed equipment
that allows exercise for all joints and muscles. The benefit of exercising in the
water reduces the harmful effects of impact on muscles.
Adult Swim Lessons
Classes for teens and adults that introduce swimming skills and water safety
designed. These classes are for the beginning. swimmer.
B. Quality Control Processes .
All YN1CA Lifeguard personnel are required to record daily attendance, tum in all
accident reports to supervisor, hose and bucket deck each evening after closing, check
pool chemicals and record, (notifying supervisor of unacceptable levels.) Clean affice,
and locker rooms each evening after closing, store equipment in its proper place, inform
supervisor of any needed repairs, inspect and keep paol area, first aid and life-saving ~
equipment in readiness at all times. .
C. CommunicationlFeedback Processes
The YMCA Aquatics Director will communicate with the City of Spokane Valley Director
of Parks and Recreation by phone, or other means, several times a week. Face to face
communication can be scheduled based on the desire of the City's Parks and
Recreation Director. The YMCA will communicate immediately to the Parks and
Recreation Director of any significant incidents. Reports will be prepared and submitted
at the request of the city.
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D. Experience and Methods of Addressing Citizen Complaints
The YMCA wi11 stock Comment Cards at each swim location. Citizens will be
encouraged to leave comments and indicatethey would like a response and in what
form they would like to receive their response, i.e. e-mail, phone call, or mailed letter.
The YMCA Aquatics Staff will respond within 24 hours or the next business. The City of
Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Director will receive copies of Comment Cards
and oopies of all YM1CA responses.
E. Customer Service Qualifications
. The Spokane Valley YMCA understands that providing outstanding customer service is
the key to our success. Teaching staff the value of outstanding customer staff is what
has allowed us to build a membership base of over 11,700 members. In addition, we
have extensive experience serving the general public as the YMCA is used by a targe
population of non-YMCA members. Our Member Servioes Director is a aertified trainer in
the Yfv1CA's Simpfy Outrageous Service curriculum. This 4 hour training will be
incorporated in to the orientation and training provided to all of our summer staff working
at the City pools.
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~ F. Emergency Response
The YMCA has Emergency procedures for the following types oi emergencies:
Medical
Water
Missing person
Fire Environmental
Chemical
Mechanical
Immediate evacuation G. Work Guarantees The YMCA will provide trained and certified personnel at all'Pool locations, at all times of
operation. Pool water quality will meet Department of Health and Industry standards at
all times barring unforeseen circumstances like equipment failure, or weather. The -
YMCA will respond quickly and diligently to citizen complaints, equipment breakdowns,
and other circumstances that could impact the pool operation.
H. Statement of Liability . The YMCA has the ability to meet all bonding and liability requirements on this RFP:
1. Challenges, Problems, Risks and Concerns
The YMCA recAmmends thaf the City of Spokane Valley consider retaining insurance for
boiler replacement if the need arises. Most of the Pool equipment is aged and the YMCA
is proposing a strong preventative maintenance program that should improve the quality
of the existing equipment. However, this proposal doss not include resources to replace
a major piece of equipment, like major piping water systems, circulation pumps and -
boilers. Spokane County kept some of the equipment used last summer and left bits and
pieces of others. The YMCA has done its best to determine "start up" equipment
purchases needed for all three pools. The YPu1CA has also had to project maintenance
and repair casts on equipment that may, or may,not, be needed. Additionally, this
proposal has attempted to present a cost estimate for staffing that is impacted, positively
or negatively, by enrollments and attendance. For these reasons, the YMCA is ,
proposing that the budget being presented to the City is an estimats of expenses and
that the City will pay for actual expenses. The YMCA can keep the City informed
throughout the summer as to how actual expenses compare to the submitted budget
plan.
J. Essential Work -
Expenses related to essential, work not included in the Scope of Work, will be the
responsibility of the City of Spokane Valley. The"YMCA will notifiy the City Parks and
Recreation Director whenever conditions that impact expenses not covered in the
proposed budget plan arise.
K. Record Keeping '
- Daily cleaning schedule
Weekly cleaning schedule
~ Attendance
Chemical testing
• Work orders "
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Accident reports
; In-service training ~
Course record sheets
Preventative maintenance documentation
L. Cost Proposal
See Appendix A
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Em lo ee i rainin Proram
Lifeguard, Head Guard, Mana er Head Guard, Manager Swim Instructor, Mana er
The Lifeguard The Life Guard Organizing and Condueing Courses
Lifostyle AssessmenE Evaluating Staff Facilities and Staffing
Attitude Leading by E7cample InstructorAids
Personal Equipment Child Abuse Repariing Participants
i2ole and Responsibility Course Material and Equipment
Child Abuse Prevention Decision Making Decision Nlaking/Rule Enforcement Program Planning
PACA Dfscipline Response Working with the Community
Q-1-2 Method Records and Re orts
Techniques for Guarding Techniques for Guarding . Course Completion
5upervisifln Systems Rotation Systems - breaks Criteria for Gracfing
Coverage Emergency Systems Reporting Procedures
Zone Coverage Crisis Wlanagement Awards and Certificates
Rotabon System •
Guarding Guidelines .
S ecial Situations ` -
Rules and Regulatfons Opening and Closing Learning and Development
Supervising Swimmers . Chemical Testing Factors that influence Learning
Danger Areas Safety Inspections Stages of Learning
Swimming Facility Safety Check List Developmental Perspective
Rules Review
Rule Enforcernent
I Victim Recognition and Dro~vning Chemical Safety ~vt~tor Learning Principl~s
l~ Early RecogniUon Material Safety Data Sheet Sbgnage Teaching r rinciples
~ Stages of Drowning Records and Reports Health and S,afety Courses
Types of Drowning Outline of Swim Courses
Customizin the Proram
Spinal InJury Management Typical Victim .
How they happen '
Pool Hazards :
Signs of Injury
Back boardin '
Emergency Systams
Types of Emergencies ,
Emergency Policy Guidelines
Emergency Plans
Record Kee in
First Aid
Infectious Diseases
Universal Precautions
Waier Rescue Precautions
Activating EMS
Reference Guida
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A#tachment A
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Manager Maintenance, Head Guard 8 Mgr All S4aff
Organizing and Conducting Courses Pool Operator's Concems Customer Service
Planning Health, Safety, and Cost-Effective Simply Outrageous Service
Operation Gomment Cards
Proqram Evaluations
Ratios Filtratian Member Retentfon
Types
Recirculation Pum
Pragram Planning Pool Chemistry Communica6on Skifls
Registration Ffltradon and Watar Chemistry
Staifng Chlarine snd pH
' AI icides
Risk Management Safe Handling and Use of Rool Chemicals Working as a Team
Need for Risk Management Environmantal Concerns
Tobcity and Health.'
Understanding Chemicals ,
Reguirements
Protective Clothing .
First Aid
Storage .
FirelSpills Safety ,
Kee fn Records
Cashier, Manager Disinfection Systems Emergency Action Plans
Opening AAedical and Water
Check Locker rooms and entry ways Missing Person
Prepare desk and office Environmental
Communication log Chamical •
Record cash Mechanical
Open Building Fire ~
Immediate Evacuation ~
Qaity OperaUons VJater Testing Cleaning Schedules '
Keep daily counts Daity-Pool and Locker Room
Run shift raports Weekly
Checlc on cflpies for handouts Vacuuming/Brushing
Locker room checks Fecal Matter/Bodil Fluids
Closing Common Water Problems Dress Code
Clean office and desk areas
Clean lacker raoms Replenish Suppties
End of sh'rk report
Set up till for the next day
Lock doors
Hazard Identification and Risk Control Time Sheets
Checking In and Out
. Time off, Subs, Sick
Organizing and Conducting Courses '
Plannin
Ratios
Program Plannfng
Registratian
Staffin
Risk Management
Need for Risk Mana ement
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APPF_PJDIX A
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POOL FACILITIES OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
SPOKANE VALLEY
COSTPROPOSAL
The Proposer certifies that they have visited all sites included in this proposal
and that they are familiar with environmerital factors, existing conditions and the
project scope and requirements that will impact this work. All conditions and terms of the Request for Proposal, apply to this Cost Proposal.
The Proposer certifies receipt of all addendums issued for this project including
No , , , , , , The Proposer agrees to perform all work as per the specifications and
Addendums.
The Proposer understands that the City of Spokane Valley intends to enforce the \-J
specifications as presented. Any and all changes/clarifications deemed '
necessary by the City of Spokane Valley will be made in writing by the City and
signed by both parties.
Cost Proposals are for a typical summer season. In submitting a Cost Proposal,
Proposer acknowledges they are aware of all requirements outlined in the ,
Request for Proposal. Any exceptions/exclusions, options, alternates, etc. must
be clearly noted by Proposer.
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City of Spol.ane Valley ]Zeyuest for Yropasal f:or O&,vI of Poo] Facilitics 10
~ COST PROPOSAL (CONT.)
Note: This page provided far format purposes. Please aftach as many pages as
necessary.
In witness hereto the undersigned has set his (her) hand this day of
MApc_,j+ ,2005.
`iC~ cr- -Tkl-E. Is1LP,),~D ~AJ_14L3'asiJ
~Uame of F. i natur of roposer
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Budget Report Budget Year: 200-5
02-58 City of Spokane Valley Contract -
Expense
2100 SalariesNUages $135,574.00
2200 Fringe 8enefi#s $7,433.00 u~.~.-^-~-----
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230D Psyrolf Taxes ~ 4,
2500 Supplies $38,468_00
2600 Telephone $45Q_00
2700 Postage $50.40
2600 Occupancy $3,780.00
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2904 Equipment . $31,579.00
3100 Printing & Promoiion ~ $1,000.00
3200 Travel • ~ $1,000.00
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3600 $9,500.00
3900 Miscellaneous Expenses $500.00 , •
4810 IAT Copies $160.06 ~
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4820 IAT Administration $25,000.00
Total Ex ense 55 detafl records $266 971.00
GRAND TOTAL
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APPENDIX B
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REPRESENTATIVE MAIFVTENAIdCE & OPERATIOiV STAPJDARDS
NOTE: Final contract wiil contain adcEitional standards as required to
address all work elements. Representative standards are presented here to communicate the level of desired maintenance to prospective Proposers. A
similar level of care will be required for all aspects of pool operations.
- Li#eguarding, Water Safety Instruction (lessons), Swim Team, Pool
Backwashing, Filter Maintenance, and Chemical Levels, Water Quality:
Shall meet or exceed standards as set forth by the State of Washington,
Spokane County, City of Spokane Valley and certifying agencies such as the
American Red Cross, National Recreation and Park Association Aquatic Facility
Operator or Certified Pool Operator standards, etc. Proposer should assume : .
"best practices" and professional level of operation in all aspects of pool .
operations. Restroom Cleaning: All restrooms shall be cleaned completely once per day
seven days per week. Restrooms are to receive inspection and spot cleaning i
whenever contractor personnel are in the vicinity for related or unrelated work. ,
Additional times may be required based on usage and contractor will be ,
responsible to rnaintain standards. Contractor is responsible for winterization and
re-activation., Contractor responsible for freeze damage except when facilities are
open due to agreement with Director wherein the City shall cornpensate for
damages.
Representative standards include but are not limited to:
• Empty trash and sanitary napkin holders, replace liners as needed.
• Replace all paper products to ensure sufficient supply until following day.
• All light fixtures shall be working properiy and inspected daily; lamps
replaced as needed.
• Remove all graffiti using graffiti removal materials, scrubbing, or painting
over surfaces that currently are already painted. Non painted surfaces are
not to be painted over without permission from Director.
• Toilet bowls and urinals cleaned and disinfected daily with approved
cleaner. Hard water stains, rust, or other discoloration or soiling is to be
removed. Sinks scrubbed clean and disinfected daily with approved
cleaner.
• Disinfect fixtures, sinks, around floor drains, trash containers, walls and
doors, including all handles.
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~ m All porcelain and metal surfaces wiped clean and disinfected with
approved cleaner. Walls and ceiling wiped clean where required. This
includes cobwebs, dust, etc. from ledges, cracks, crevices, corners, etc.
e Sweep, mop or hose dorrvn floors. Squeegee as needed to prevent
puddling.
* Restrooms to smell clean and disinfected. All fixtures working properly and
fixed immediately upon disc4very of problems unless otherwise arranged
with Parks and Recreation Director.
• Restrooms to be deodorized at all times through automatic spray, solid
deodorizer or other method proposed by contractor and acceptable to
Director. • All storage facilities to be kept neat,_clean, orderly and free of offensive
odors at all times. All leaking fixtures, clogged drains, or other inoperable plumbing fxtures
are to be repaired immediately or as soon as parts are available. Direcfor is to be notified of remedies or closures.
Trash Containers: Containers shall be dumped when 3/4 full or at any time that
offensive odors or pests are present or if the container has not been dumped for
4 days. All containers are to be lined with a plastic liner. Vehicle access to cans
may be limited in some locations. All costs associated with garbage collection,
transport and disposal, are provided by contractor.
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Hard Surface Sweeping: Unless otherwise noted, hard surfaces are to be ,
swept, vacuumed or blown off as needed to maintain a clean appearance. .
Graffiti Rerrroval: Graffiti eradication and control shal) include all surfaces fixed
or portable within the pool facilities. Graffiti control methods and chemicals must
be approved by Director. Where painting is the desired method, all paint shall be
applied in a professional manner. Painted areas shall be of the exact shade as
the existing paint. Surrounding areas shall be masked off, protected with drop-
cloths or otherwise protected. SurFace shall be properly prepared. All paint shall .
be high quality. Contractor must remedy any work that fails to meet this standard.
Graffiti is to be removed the date of discovery unless othen+vise agreed to by
Director.
Drinking Fountain Maintenance: Drinking fountains shall be maintained in
working order. Fountains shall operate as designed so as not to waste water.
Leaking, sticking or broken fountains are to be repaired within 24 hours of
discovery. Fountains are to be cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis. Fountains
must be winterized in the fall to prevent freezing. Contractor is responsible for all
repairs including freeze damage or vandalism.
Vermin Control: Where mice, skunks, ground squirrels, insects or other vermin
are_present in and around facilities, contractor will control them with approved
City oF Spokane Valley Request ior Pruposal for Q&:M of Yool Facilities 13
poisons or traps in accordance with all state and local laws and in a manner
acceptable for public areas:'
Painting: All painted or stained buildings (interior and exterior), fences, bollards,
signs, and other fixtures or amenities are to be painted as required to maintain
appearance. Chipping, peeling, chalking, fading, dirty, damaged, moldy, and
marred by graffiti, cracking or other conditions caused by weathering, vandalisrn
or any other cause are indications that painting is required.
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A.PYFNDIX C
EXCERPT FRUM 2004 INTFRbM REI'ORT
EvALUAI'ION OF FXISTING V.A-ILEX iV1[ISSION, TERtACE VIEW AND
PAItIK ROAD OUTDUOR POOLS
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City of ~~pokane Valley I
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Outdoor Swimming °ool Anajysis 1laIMey Mission, F'ark Road and Terrace View Pools
iNTRoDuCTNON
' As requested by thc City af Spol<ane Valfey, The ORB Organization working as a
~ Sub-Consultan# to MIG pedorrned arr on-si#d investEgation and performed the
follo~ing anaiysis of tne three Spokar~~ ~~~~~~OutdoorSw[mmir,g Poois, 1lalfey
' Nlission, Parlc Raad, and TeErace lfiew. In addition'we made a visual insipection
af ihe privately owned SpEash Down l+Vater Slide Park, which operates on land .
owned by the City of Spokane ValJey. .
~ Robert Bignold AiA P.E. performed the field Rnvestigation on August ~~lh and 1 g'h
2004. Mr. BignaJd afso met vji#h Nlr, Wlce Jackson city of Spokane Valley Park
- and Recreation Director and Mr. Dave Hedt, of the Spakane County Maintenance
~ Staff to discuss past aperatianail- prablems and to clarity the rnaintenance his#ory
of #he pools. (S ince thej r in co rp orat io n as a city, the C ity of S pokan e VaJle y has
contracted witM Spoicane County for the operation and maintenance af thesa
three poofs,)
I - ' ~ Mr. 8~gnDJd, performec! additior~ai evaluatior~ and analysis in the ORB of#ice,
~ utilJ~ing the information that was pbtaIC1ed dUring #he 0n-3ftE JnVpStlgatioip, ,
VU'a have recorded the field inspection abservation-s far each ofl-lna -outdoor poals
~ ~o n a standardized 0 RB torm created f rom th e c urrent State Health Departm ent Requirements (UVAC.246-2G0) along with the Uniform BuiJdirig Code and tha
~ Amencans UVith Disabilities Act (ADA). Each forrn is provided with expanrled .
, Rernarks Sheeis that are cross-referenced to the forrrE by aremarc nurnber
; Jocated in the eight hand coEumn of the form.
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~fn a~ldition to the cfescriptive tex#, we have also provided for each pool, a layout
sketch of the pool d~ck areas along wi#h a-cross section #hru the diving well #hat
graphically compares #he existfng pool bottom profile with the rninimum prafile ; required by the cade bottom profile.
I--RfSTORlC,b,L B,qC!{CFiOllNiD _
The construction drawings for the Park Aoad and Terra~e View pools are dated
Apri! 8, 1968, OR8 wAs naf ~iven #he design lravrGngs for the ValEey Mission pool _
~ bu# since it appears to be aduplicate af #he other two pools we have assumed .
that it u+a,9 c p nstructsd at the s ame time as the o#her tvfo pools.
I TThe Cify of Spokane lfalley presently owns #he three gools, Valley Mission, Park
-Raad, and Terrace View.._They_were orGginally constructedr awned, opera#ed, and - - -
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~ maintained by Spokane County until the time that the City af Spokane Valley was
incorporated in 2002. Since the time of incorpvration thE City of Spokane VallEy has contracted with Spokane County to operate and rnaintain the thrce pools.
~ ORB belicves that it deservES saying that these three existing poois, which are
- some thirty-six years old, are among the best maintained af any, of that age
~ group, that Ure have surveyed in the last twenty-five or thirty years. ,
-POOL TANK SVVIMMER CAPACITY
~ The pool tank is configured as an American Short Coarse Pool 75'-1 " Iong by
44'-0" Wide. The code calcula4ed maximum bather load is 184 bathers.
'Hotvever all three pools have beEn posted with a 130 maximum swimmer
~ capacity. ORB inquired of the county staff as to why the pool capacities had
been redlined at a maximum of 130 swimmers. The staff responded that a
drowning had occurred in the pools at some time in the pasi and as a result Spokane County had decreased the posted capacity below the code allowable .
maximums to increase their safety. Without knowing the reasons that the pool
capacity tivas redlined at 130 bathers ORB cannot comment on the current bather
1 limit. ORB noted that most of the swimrners present at the time we made the on-
. site visit were in the water. One method of increasing thE capacity of the pools without impacting the guarding requirements would be to expand the fenced-in
l areas, allowing some lawn area inside the paol enclosure, increasing the deck
9 area, and install tables with deck umbrellas and chairs on thE deck and JaFn,n. The Umbrellas would providE needed shade for famity spectators and increase
the visitor appeal of the pools. (See photo pf the Steward Heights zero depth
~pool designed by ORB for:the Tacoma Metro Parks depa '
rtment,) The Stewart Heights pool has a capacity of 500 swimmers. tf the city felt that they wanted to rnaintain the 130 maximum,bathEr-1oad-the guards could simply allow more
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people onto the pool decks and iawn area but limit the number of swimmers that
they allow into the pools at any one time.
~ MODIFICATION TO POOL TANK
During the interim years since the pools wore constructed the gutter systems
~ have been modified from the original cantileverEd deck type to a roilout type with
a removable grating. The original design also provided tiltered water to the pool
tank through a four-inch by six- inch filtcred water conduit (4" x 6" trench) poured
~ into the bottom of the pool tank. The trench had a poured-in-place concrete cover
~ with the filtered water being injected into thE pool through a number of 3/8"
P.V.C. tubes that were installed in the trench cover to distribute the filterEd water.
These filtered water trenches have been modified over the years by installing a
four-inch (4") schedule 80 P.V.C. filtered water conduit into the trench. The four- inch conduit was then fitted with twelve conventional Hayviard sp-1425 series
inlets with Cyclofac body and 2" male threaded base. These inlets are located in
two rows at 12'-6" centers along the bottorn of the pool. All three pools have had
the original trench filtered water conduit replaced with the riew P.V.C. conduit and Hayward inlets. The vacuum diatomaceous earth filtErs in the Park Road ~
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~ poal have been replaced by pressure sand fiiters' located ifl the basemerit o; #hs
~ Park Road f7lechanical room.
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' 7he mechanicaf r-oGms of the three pools vvhich are rrearly identicaRr fE~ature a
tErst fCoor s#ore roam where the poois electncal' panels are located anti wnere the ~ open pit vacuurn diatomaceous fiftcTS are accessed_ They also include a
basement area where the main pooi boiler, the shower water heater and
~ 'circulation purrips are lpca#er1, The pools fiftered water conduits ara.supplied by
P_V,C. piping through a tunnel which connects the rrkechahicaJ room base merit
with #he deep end of the pool. ACI three pools have had the original steel poo~
~ water circula#ion piping repCaced with new P.1I.C, pipirrg: As we understand it a
short section of the or~gi~nal s#oel piping was left in place vvherethe filtered water
suppJY piPe passes through tne deep end pool wall. .
~ POOL TAPVK 1NATER lfOL{JME ' -
The paol tanks are poured in place cancre#e with integral pVC water- stops at the
~ expansion joints. As r1escrfbed earlier the fii#er wa#er is distri#uted to the paol
#ank through twefve (12) fiCter water pooC irilets ioca#ed at appraximately 1 2'-6"
centers an the bottorn of the pool. 1+Vater ks returned to the tilters by the bottam
~ drains and acombination su'rgelretum gu#ter_ The caiculated capacity of each
pool is 126,076 galfons af uvater. The code mandated six-hour tumover for each
~ pool be cafculated at 350 gprn.
POOL WA7ER HEA7ERS Th, an,;inai pool .,aIer heatar and shawer vvater heater have b ' een repJaced in, alf
..°#hree poois. Each•poo~ currently has a gas fired Larrs':poal vuat& hea#ervii#h
1,01 0,000 BTIJfhr input anri 818, 100 87Ulhr output. They aisa have a75 gallon
gas sMovve r wateT heate r wfth a 75,500 BTUlhr irrp ut and a6 $.8 gaflon n~urfy
~ th rou ghput. `Fhesa a il seam to be in- go od condition. it appe ared that the bo i I e T in
the Park Road Paol was feakirrg water but we could not #eil if the leak was in tne
boiler or in tne piping connec#iorl to the boiler.
~ CHLORaNATION AND PH ~ON7RQ~ SYSTEM
rhe original gas chJprine pooJ water disinfectant systern has baen replaced with
~ an Acco-Tab Model 3000 Series Caicium Hypo ctrlorrte tablet typ~ chlorinator
system Located in the rr~~chanicaf room. DisEnfectant levels are cor~troGled by a
StrantroJ Systern-3 Cofl#roller, PH ievefs are controlled by aC02 system. On
~ bath Park Road and 7errace 'View po4is the originaf gas chlorinatron roorrr wails
have been removed and the dry tablet type chiorination systern arrd the C02
~ syste m -insta lfed in fhe area of the former gas ch lorinatior~ system. At th e 11a1ley
Niission pool the originai gas chlonnafion walls have been ieft in place and #he
C02 sy,stem instalied irl the old gas chlorRnation raom. The dry #abiet type .
chlorinatron system a# the Mkssion Vaifey pool is installed in the mechanical room
~ adJacent to the vacuum diatornaceous earth filter tank. I .
~ FILTRATION'SYSTEMS ,
Both Vdlley Mission and Terrace View poals have the original vacuum
diatomaceous earth filters. The filter pits in all th-ree paols serve as the balancing
~ tank tor the paols. The diatomaceaus earth is hand fed into the filtervaults. BQth . pools have twelve {12} 30" X 36" filter Ieaves. Pool operators indicate that these
filters require frequent (sometimes daily) backwashing. This would tend to
~ indicate that the fifters are undersized far the'volume of water required for the
code operation of the pools.
~ TME CpDE CAPACfTY FOR THESE FILTERS IS CALCULATED AS
FOLLOWS:
~ Filter Area - 12 filters with an area of 2.5' X 3.0' X 2- 187,2 sq, -ft.
Cade Capacity for hand fed diatomaceous earth filters is 1.35 gpm per square ~ foot.
187.2 sq. ft. @ 1.35gpm _252.72 gpm
~ Maximum Code Capacity Allowed for diatomaceous Earth filters is 2 gpm per ' square foot_
187.2 sq. ft. Q 2.Ogpm = 374.4 gpm
~ The code required 6-hour turn over rate is 350 gpm.
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~ Therefore the vacuum diatomaceous filters at Valley Mission and Terrace Vie.w..
are somewhat undersized but still fall within the rriaximum flow allawed by the;.•:-.;, - ~code. Tiiis no doubt.accounts for the fact thaf the pool staff at these pools must'..;"', sometimes backwash at once a day. It appears that bigger filte r leaves could be ' instalfed an thESe pools to correct this problem. .
( The diatomaceous filters at Par9c Road were replacod sevoral years ago with
pressure sand filters. The new sand filters had na label on thern therefore; we
were not able to determine the design load of the filters. Pool operators have
I however, have had no problems with these filters and prefer them to the previous
vacuum diatomaceous earfh filters because they automatically backwash when
the filter pressure becomes too great.
~ Unfortunatel when these new sand '
I filters were installed in the basement of the
mechanical room the available space was so small that the required 3'-0"
! clearance for equipment maintenance was compromised. In some cases only 8"- 9" exists between the filter piping and the pumps for maintenance access. Over
time this will discourage the maintenance staff from properly maintaining
the pumps in these areas. .
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~ VISU,QL SURVEY OF THE SPLASHDQVIJfV UVATERSLibE P,~RK
Robert BignvJd and iVike Jacksori +risited the Splashdown faciEi#y at 8;00 am an
A ugUSt 12, 2004, Geoff and fOelissa. Kellog, the owner-aperators of the
Splashdovdn wateralide faciiity gave us a taur at the facility. The Spiashdown
faci~~ty is located an the City of Spakane 1lalley's property under a 5-year lease.
The facility produces sarrtw $ 30,000 in lease payment annualfy to the city, The
~I Main entrance facility includes men's and worrren's locker roams, an entry foyer
~ wi#h ticket vvindow, a candy and sauvenir ratail arear a concession area, as weli
as business office and baserr~en# maintenance shop.
~ Thef ,
acili#y is developed as apark like area on a sioped piece ot City of Spoicane ~ Parklan d overlookRng th e I -go freeway_ 7he upper are -ot th e S plash down
includes the waterslide starfing platfarm; #wo spas an4Kiddias wafer play area.
The Kiddies water pfa}r area includ'es several shallow water pools and Kiddies ~ water slides. Th is area is nice ly lan dscaped an d attract ivel}r fe nced with veri rcaf
stained wood fencing, The approach ta the bathhouse and entry canapy is
located just norkh of the 11alley N1rssion Pooi, at #he break of a slo}ae that ~ overlookS and extends dowrr to #he !-9D f reeway carridor belaw. The rnarn features of the adLiit SplashdoWn facility are four, 400 lineal feet, open flume
water slides, wh`rch #wist arid turn down the slope, giving swirrrfners an excitRng
~ ar']d thfllItl"!g fIdE. ARl fa[1.r WateC Sfl~~~ ~erlTllflatE ll"ItO r'1 IargE? Iandlf7O pOQl, located .
at the botEorn of the sEopa. The pool is 36 inches deep at the water sfide entry
~ point. The mechartical room for the water sirdes is located jLfst north of the
laFiding pooi. Each waterslide has a 5 a50 H. P. -3000 gpm purrrp and utilizes a
~ pressure sand fRltration sys#em. Geo{f ICeJfog indicated that the waterslides operating system-was inspected bythe aw-haes techntcians in 2003 arid was _ found-to be in gaod candftion, - - - - - -
~ CONDITION OF THE FACiLIT1(
~ The Splashdown buildings and equipment ha J been well rnaintained over the
y ears an d stif1 gives visitars #h e appearance of a fairly new faciiEty. Th e water
s1ides khernsefves are aIso in extrernely good shape for a#wenty three year oCd
~ facil'rty. Gsoff Kallog indicated that cach year the faci~lity nas waxed #he
fiberglass sJrdes with an R.V. wax. This has apparentJy preserved tha surface of
#he fiberglass in a nearfy new appearing surface. On all of the 4- four hLrndred
~ foat water zlicfes, the bathers enter the water just beiow the surface af the landing
pool. The water sJide landing paal is 36" deep at the paint of entry. The rules
and regulations of the 1Nashing#on Departrr7ent of Health caNI tor awater depth of
~ 42° a# the point of entry of thRS type of flume, _
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CITl~ OF SPOKANEVALLEY
REQ'UESrC' FOR PROP~SAL FOR
OPER..ATION & MAINTENA~~~ OF
POOL FACI~IT.[.ES
S CIT~6]Zaine
,;oo* Val ley .
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Proposals are due 5:00 PM, Friday, March 4, 2005_
Mike Jacksan, Parks and F2ecrea#ion Director, 11707 East Sprague,
Suite 106, Spokane Valley,lNA 99206
INebsit+e: www.s okanevalle .or
Ernaif: pafksandrec@spokareeva[ley.org
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1,1 Objeclive
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] ,2 Creiieral T.nfomiatiOn-------------------
1.3 ' S , efcction Yrocess
1,3.1 Step I Qualrfication of Proposals 2
1.12 Scep 2 Fr,aluation • ...,2
I _3,3 Mtniniiu-n IVIaD daI:ory Req uirements ............................................................2
2.U CON'I'RAC.'T EXPFCTATI(}IVS ..........................................................................3
2.1 C:ontractor Eo F'rc}vide 1vlatcrials and Supplies .............................................3
2,2 Owner Responsibili#ies 3
~ 2.3 C:oiitract Tem, 3
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'?_4 Customcr Service......................................... 4
~ 2,4,1. J osL and Found 4
2.5 RaseL,evelo FS ervices ...4
2.6 Service Lev els Subj ect co Change 5
2_7 Exclusions 5
3.4 SCOP~ OF WORK............. ............••---•--••----........5
' 3.1 Poo! Propertiec~ to be Maintained -
4.0 SURMiTTAL IPV~`~1~I49ATI~I1i I~
4.1 f'roposer Capabil€ty ...............................................•-------.---.------..------..,.....,..,6
4.2 riuancia3 Quali(:3cations
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4_3 Team 6
4.4 Wark. Plan 6
4_5 Subjec# To Veiifkalion------- • ........................................................................7
4_6 Subrnittal F'onnat 7
4.7 Suhrnittal Due Date 8
4.8 Propnscr Responsibilittes !
j 5.0 RIGHT TO AVIfARD............................ . .......5
5_1 CnntractlVegotiations....................................................................... .....5
: 5 _2 Severabilit}+ 8
6.0 QiJESTiO]VS .
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AFPE]YUICES
Appendix A Cos# Proposal 4-] 0
Appendix 13 Representativc iM aintcnauce Standards I1-13
Apperrdix C Excerpt fforn 2004 Inierim Report Evaluatiati
of Fxisting Valley iM issiaii, Terrace V iew and
Park Roaci 0 utcioor Poo I s----------------- 14-17
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~ City of Spokanc Valle}F Ri-,c~uest f-or 1'roposa€ for O&M of 1300l Facilitie5 1
~ Request far Propnsaf for O&M of Pool Facilities
City of Spokane Valle}r, Washington
Parics and Recreation Department
17707 E. $prague, Suite 106
Spokane ValFep, WA 99206
POOL FACILITIES OPERATION &
MAeNTENANCE PROPOSAL
SUBNiIT THIS EhlTIRE DOCUIVIEIdT, ALONG INITH YOUR
RESPONSES AIVD ALL ATTACHMENTS IN EN11ELOPE MAF2KED
"OPERATIOfV AND MAINTENANCE OF POOL FACILITIES
PROPOSAL„
1 .0 O11ER111EVY: The C ity o# Spokane Valkey owns a n d operates th ree outdoor
swimming pools whir-h were acquired from Spokane County foliowing
Fncvrporation in 2003, The pools have recently been evaluated by the ORB
Organization, Inc_ and are deemed to generally be in gaad condition and well
maintained.
The opeEation and maintenance af the pools was con#racted wi#h Spokane
County in 2003 and 2004. Spokane County Gs nci lvnger interested in providing
this work,
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The City of Spokane Valley is requesting Propasals for a full range of servic--s
including operation, maintenance, promotion, and programming including general
adrnissions, Iessons prograrE-rs, swim team, facili#y rentals and special events.
1.1 Objec#ive: The objective of this Proposal process is to contract wittr an
aquatics provider to oveesee al I facets of opefation and maintenance of the City
poaJs_
Proposals sYtouad be based an "tum-key" operation of the pooi facilities including
aII aspects of pool aperatian, water quality, programs and routine maintenance.
Pools will be operated as City of Spokane 11aI1ey facilities. All revenues shall be
deposited with the City_ The successful contractor wifl make recornrnendations
for programming and operation but the City shall have final au#hority on approval
vf aII pragramming and aperatianal policies such as hours of opera#ian, cost of
admission and cost of programs_
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C:if}+o F S pokaiie Va lley Request (br Proposal for D&.M of Poo l f acilities 2
1.2 General Informatton: The City of Spokane 1laIley has a papuiation of
33,954 residents and covees a geographic area of ovee 35 square miles. The CEty
of Spokane llalley was ancorporated in March 2003. The Parks and Recreatian
Department currently includes three c{ty paols_ The City is currently working on a
Parks and Recreation Master Plan that will be comple#ed in 2005_
1.3 Selection Process: The selec#ion process will be comprised of the following
cornponents=
9_ Receipt and review o# proposals
2. Enitial referencelinformation checks
3, knterview finalists 4. Final selec#ion
The City of Spokane Vafley will select afirrn based an a combination of abjec#rve
and subjectRve criteria including but not limited #o qualifications, experience, and
philosophical concurrence with Citp care beEiefs, practices, personnel and oosts,
7.3.1 Step 1. Review of Proposals: The Proposals will be reviewed b}r a
comrnittee of 3(three) or more staff inembers of the City including representation
from the Parks and RecreatGOn Department and other City Administration_
Proposals not meeting the Minim urn iulandator}r Requirefnen#s (Section 1.3 _3) ar
otherwise deemed non-compliant by the committee will be eGrninated frorn further
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considerafion, ,
1.3.2 Step 2, 3, 4. Fteference Checks, Interview Finalists, Fina! Selection. The selection corrNmRttee will evaluate the propvsals based an written i
submissions and iriten+iews. C rite ria will inclucfe a[I aspects of th e proposals,
The City of Spalcane llalley reserves the right ta rank aEl Proposals, along with
reference checks, inspection of representative work and other inforrnation as
rnay be determined and select "finalists° in a manner deerneci in #he best interest
of the City, This Fncludes but is not limited #o acornbination of experience,
~ qualRfications, quality of submittals, propvsed work program, and o#her
components of the Proposal.
The City wEll have sale discretion in judging the most qualified firm and awarding
the cantract. The City reserves the right to issue addendums to this Request for
Proposaks at any time_ The City reserves the right to accept ar re}ect any and all
submitkaks and to withdraw or revise the selectian process af any tirne. The
rJecision by the City shall be final, and #here is no further recourse ar appeal,
7.3.3 Minimum 11Aandatary Requirements:
1. Firms submitting must have a rninirnum of 3 years of servicel
experienre in the operation and maintenance of pool facilities sirnilar in
, nature and scope to those described in th is RFP. Y.~
Ciey of Spoka€rc Valley Request for ]'ropos~d fOi- ()&M of Pool Facilitics 3
2_ Firm must derrtianstrate knawledge and camplRance vf federal, s#ate
and local laws and regulations.
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3_ Firms must demonstrate proposed staffing and management b}r
certified personnel in the areas of water safety instruction, lifeguard
certification, cer-kified pool operator or certified aquatics facility
operator, frst aid, CPR and other certification as deemed necessary to
pravide a h€gh level of pro#essional pool operation and maintenance to
the City of Spokane lfalley-
2.0 CONTRACT EXPECTATIONS: The expec'tation of the City of Spokane
IJaIIey Parks and Operation and Maintenance af Poo! Facilities Contract is to
pro►ride safe pool facrlities and quality programming. Accep#able standards wrll
proc}uce a level of operatian and maintenance that meets or exceeds exisfing
conditions and compGes with aII state and focal regulations and accepted "best
practices_" The contractor will be required to monitvr alE aspects of operatians.
The owner will reserve the right to inspect operations or solicit a3r6 party
quafified in such inspections. Inspections ma}r include alf facets of the operation
including lifeguard technique and training, lesson programming and rnaintenance
procedures. The contractor is expected to guarantee that a11 operation and
maintenance as will be agreed upon and set farth in the fiflal cantract are met.
2.1 Contractor to Provide Materials and Supplim Uniess specifically stated
otherwise and agreed in wnting, the contractor is expected to provide all
materials and supplies Eequired to execute contract vbligations_ This will include
all pool chemicals, paper prvducts, light bulbs and tubes for interior and exterior
lighting, trash bags, tleodorizers, plumbing and electrical supplies for routine
repairs, office supplies, and a!I related iterns for all aspects of the operation, 7his
includes all preventative maintenance, repairs, ernergency repairs, vandalism,
storrn damage and other acts o# nature, or ather planned or unplanned
pperations requiring materials, supplies, or other expenc#itures.
2.2 Ownsr Responsibilities: Owner will be responsible for #acili#y renovations,
replacement of worn out or obsolete permanently attachecE equipment, rrtajor
repairs, such as, raafing of facilities, patching ar painting of pool shell, and
replacement or major repair a# fkxtures,
2.3 Contract Terrn: This work wilf be awa rded by contract. The contract term
shail be for a period of one (fi) year with four (4) one-year renewaf optians which '
may be exercised by the Parks and Recreataon Director, Either parky may
terrninate the contract with aminimum of 30 days notice directly preceding the
end of any contract term_ The City rnay unilaterally terrninate this agreement in
the event cf gross negligence by contractor or kn the event one or more paols ,
become functionally uniisable. The contract shall commence on or abaut hAarch i,
1, 2005_ Renewals shall coincide with the calendar year, The contract manager
City of Spokaiie Valley 1Zequest for Prc>potal fbr O&M of 1'00l T'acilitieti 4
for the City of Spokane Valley shall be the Parks and Recreation Director or his
designee.
2.4 Customer Service: There is a high degree of customer service involved in
this contract. Customers include the City of Spokane Valley Parks and
Recreation Department, the citizens and officials of the City of Spokane Valley,
and all visitors to the pool facilities. With regard to the Parks and Recreation
Department, communication on a daily basis will be required in order to serve the
community. The contractor shall communicate all problems, customer service
issues, questions, etc. on a daily basis with Director.
2.4.1 Lost and Found: All lost and found items shall to be noted and locked in
an agreed upon location. A record of lost and found items shall be submitted to
the Director on a routine basis. No lost and found items are to be removed from
public property. The Contractor will be responsible for receiving calls and
returning items to the public. Items not claimed will be auctioned or otherwise
disposed by the City in a fair and appropriate manner.
2.5 Base Level of Services: Pools shall operate from approximately June 19th
through August 14`h and may vary slightly from year to year. One pool, Terrace
View, will remain open through Labor Day of each year.
The pools will be open for public swim:
M-F: 1:30-3:00 pm
3:45-5:45 pm
6:00-8:00 pm
Sat-Sun: 2:00-4:30 pm
5:00-7:30 pm
Currently, general child and adult admission is $1.00 (children 5 and under are
free). Weekend special is one child (13 & under) free with paying adult. Pool
punch pass is available which is 25 swims for $20.00
A full range of swim lessons are offered from Parent and tot through the Red
Cross. Lessons are held at all three aquatic sites. The cost for all swim lesson
levels is $25.00. Swim lessons will be held between 8:00 am to 12:30 pm M-F.
Tentative swimming lessons Swimming lessons evening schedule
morning schedule: (after 6pm):
June 20 - July 1 July 4- July 15 - Valley Mission Pool
July 4- July 15 July 18 - July 29 - Terrace View Pool
July 18 - July 29 Aug. 1- Aug. 12 - Park Road Pool
August 1- August 12
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City of Spokwie Valley Tteyuest ior Proposal for O&M of Pool Facilities 5
0 A novice swim team program will be provided open to youth age 6 through 18
and the cost is $28 and includes a shirt. Three practice sessions each week
(typically 7:00 am - 8:00 am) plus three Wednesday evening swim meets.
The City also reserves the right to rent the pool facilities before or after normal
use. The contractor would be notified in advance and would need to provide
adequate staff to support the reservation.
Contractor must follow the cash handling process as provided by the City
Finance Department. The City reserves the right to audit deposit receipts daily.
2.6 Service Levels Subject to Change: A reasonable attempt has been made
to provide an overview of anticipated work in this Request for Proposals. It
should be understood by Proposers that the City of Spokane Valley aquatic
programming is not static. As service levels increase or decrease, it is expected
that service levels and program schedules will change.
2.7 Exclusions:
• Major renovation or expansion of facilities
• New facilities construction
• Items as noted by Proposer.
~ 3.0 SCOPE OF WORK: This scope of work is representative and not
intended to be all inclusive. All proposals should include complete
operation and maintenance of pools. All proposals shall state clearly terms
proposed.
3.1 Pool Facilities to be Maintained:
Park Road Pool, N. 906 Park Road
Terrace View Park, E. 13525 24th Avenue
Valley Mission Park, 11423 E. Mission Avenue
Includes facility preparation, season opening and closing, stafFing, lifeguarding,
swim lessons, swim team and other programming; all water testing and chemical
treatment, maintenance, janitorial duties; cash handling, reconciliation of daily
receipts, bank deposits and reporting to City of Spokane Valley.
4.0 SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: All submittals become the property of the City
of Spokane Valley and a matter of public record with the exception of those parts
of each proposal which are defined by the contractor as business or trade
secrets, and plainly marked as Trade Secret, Confidential, or Proprietary.
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Proposers are invited to propose creative work plans that will meet the objectives
and standards of the Request for Proposal in the most cost effective manner.
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4.1 Proposer Capability:
A. Cover letter, including overview of the organization signed by a representative
authorized to make contractual obligations.
B. Statement of Understanding of Project. In one page or less, please state your
understanding of this Request for Proposal.
C. Work experience; include length of service, type of facilities maintained, and
other pertinent information.
D. Personnel: Hiring processes, background checks on employees, employee
supervision, and overview of employee standards; including dress standards.
4.2 Financial Qualifications: Demonstrate financial capability to implement and
fulfill this project.
4.3 Team:
A. A list of key positions and key personnel and their experience and
qualifications.
B. Certifications held by the Proposer and/or employees.
C. Employee training programs.
D. Proposed staffing plan.
4.4 Work Plan
A. Proposed worlc plan shall address each of the following; include class
curriculum used, format, certifications and affiliations with other agencies:
o Annual pool preparation and opening
o Ongoing pool operations and maintenance standards, policies; etc.
o Examples of policies and procedures
o Overview of lifeguard program
a Overview of swim lesson program
o Ovenriew of swim team program
d Additional aquatics programs
6. Quality control processes for monitoring safety; recording and reporting
processes.
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~ C. Communication/feedback processes with owner, include frequency and
method of day to day communication vvith owner. Communication can be
through a variety of inethods but must include some level of routine face to
face communication. Communication is vital so the City and contractor can
respond effectively to citizen requests and/or complaints. 7he Department of
Parks and Recreation also has an obligation to keep the citizens, elected
officials, and City administrators informed as to the current state of pool
operations.
D. Experience and methods for addressing citizen complaints
E. Customer service qualifications
F. Responding to unforeseen events/emergencies including but not limited to
weather related damage and maintenance problems.
G. Please review all guarantees that your firm is willing to offer in regard to work
quality, adherence to schedule and customer service.
H. Statement of ability to meet insurance and bonding requirements.
o Worker's Compensation Insurance c4verage_
o General Liability Insurance coverage in the amount of $2 million per
~ occurrence and $4 million in aggregate and proof of worker
compensation insurance in compliance with Washington State Law.
o Performance Bond amount will be for full amount of contract.
1. Discuss the challenges, problems, risks, concerns that you might foresee if
awarded this contract. Discuss preventative measures.
J. Dealing with essential work not included in the Scope of Work, both
temporary and ongoing.
K. Record Keeping
L. Cost proposal - Proposed fees and charges for the scope of work as outlined
above. Proposal may also include additional work, options or alternates that is
not included in this RFP.
4.5 Subject To Verification: All information submitted is subject to verification
by the City of Spokane Valley.
4.6 Submittal Format: Five (5) copies of the signed proposal shall be included.
All addendums issued by the City for this work shall also be included.
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Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to City of Spokane
1lalley, attn: Mike Jackson, Parks and Recreafion Direc#or, 11707 East Sprague,
Suite 106, Spokane Valle}r, 1l11A 99206_ AI I sealed envelopes shalf aIso be clearly
I mariced "OpeTation and Nlaintenance ot PooG Facilities F'rvpasaf"_
; 4.7 Submit#al Due Date: Proposals are due vn ae befare ~PM Pacific Daylight
I Savings T€me, March 4, 2005_ ProposaEs subrr7itted by facsimile or by other
telecomrnunication or electronic E-r7eans wial be rrot be€ng accepted_ No
exceptions wiJl be made for praposais submitted afker the due dateltime.
Propasal~s may be withdrawn anytime pfior to the end of due dateltime,
4.8 Proposer Responsibilities: The successful Proposer shalf be respansible
for all services identified Rn this F2equest for Proposals. The Proposer rs
responsible for making all necessary investigations and examina#ions of
documents, operations, and prernises affecting pertormance of the proposed
Operation and Maintenance of Pool Farilities Contract_ Fatlure #o do so will not
act ta eelieve any condi#ions or specifications outCined in the RFP. It is mutuaily
agreed that the subrnission of a proposai shali be consadered conclusive
evidence that the Proposer has made such inves#igations ancf examinations.
5.0 Fti gfnt to Award: The C ity of S poka ne Valley reserves the righ# #a award fhis
work in the manner deemed in the best interest of the City, The City sha€I be the
sole jucfge irr deterrnaning the successful Propaser_ The City reserves the right to
accept or reject any and all submittals and to withdraw or revise the Request far
Proposal process at any time_ The decision by the City shall be final, and thefe
'rs no further recourse or appeal.
S.I C ontract Negotiations: T h e C ity of S pokane Valley reserves the right to
negotiate all elements which comprise the apparent successful proposal_ City
representatives and the selected finafis# will revkew in detail all aspects of the
requtrements and the proposal. During the review of the apparent successful
proposal, the Proposer may offer, and the City may accept revisians to the
propo sal, altho ug h such suggestivers are natfavared_
5.2 Severability: If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this RFP shall be
held to be invalid, such invalidtty shall not a#fect the validity of an}+ other section,
sentence, clause or phrase of this RFP_
6.0 QUESTEONS: Questivns or Requests for Information should be directed to
Me Jackson, Parks and Recreation Director at the contact numbers listed on
the cover page of this document_
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O APPENDIX A
POOL FACILITIES OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
SPOKANE VALLEY
COST PROPOSAL
The Proposer certifies that they have visited all sites included in this proposal
and that they are familiar with environmental factors, existing conditions and the
project scope and requirements that will impact this work.
All conditions and terms of the Request for Proposal, apply to this Cost Proposal.
The Proposer certifies receipt of all addendums issued for this project including
No 19 , , , ,
The Proposer agrees to perform all work as per the specifications and
Addendums.
~ The Proposer understands that the Cifiy of Spokane Valley intends to enforce the
specifications as presented. Any and all changesJclarifications deemed
necessary by the City of Spokane Valley will be made in writing by the City and
signed by both parties.
Cost Proposals are for a typical summer season. In submitting a Cost Proposal,
Proposer acknowledges they are aware of all requirements outlined in the
Request for Proposal. Any exceptions/exclusions, options, alternates, etc. must
be clearly noted by Proposer.
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COST PROF~~SAL (CONT.)
Note: This page provided for format purposes. Plaase attach as many pages as
necessary.
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In witness hereto the un[fersigned has set his (her) hand this ! day o# I,2005.
h3ame af Firm
Signature af Proposer
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0 APPENDIX B
REPRESENTATIVE MAINTENANCE & OPERATION STANDARDS
NOTE: Final contract will contain additional standards as required to
address all work elements. Representative standards are presented here to
communicate the level of desired maintenance to prospective Proposers. A
similar level of care will be required for all aspects of pool operations.
Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instruction (lessons), Swim Team, Pool
Backwashing, Filter Maintenance, and Chemical Levels, Water Quality:
Shall meet or exceed standards as set forth by the State of Washington,
Spokane County, City of Spokane Valley and certifying agencies such as the
American Red Cross, National Recreation and Park Association Aquatic Facility
Operator or Certified Pool Operator standards, etc. Proposer should assume
"best practices" and professional levet of operation in all aspects of pool
operations.
~ Restroom Cleaning: All restrooms shall be cleaned completely once per day
seven days per week. Restrooms are to receive inspection and spot cleaning
whenever contractor personnel are in the vicinity for related or unrelated work.
Additional times may be required based on usage and contractor will be
responsible to maintain standards. Contractor is responsible for winterization and
re-activation. Contractor responsible for freeze damage except when facilities are
open due to agreement with Director wherein the City shall compensate for
damages.
Representative standards include but are not limited to:
• Empty trash and sanitary napkin holders, replace liners as needed.
. Replace all paper products to ensure sufficient supply until following day.
• All light fixtures shall be working properly and inspected daily; lamps
replaced as needed.
• Remove all graffiti using graffiti removal materials, scrubbing, or painting
over surfaces that currently are already painted. Non painted surfaces are
not to be painted over without permission from Director.
• Toilet bowls and urinals cleaned and disinfected daily with approved
cleaner. Hard water stains, rust, or other discoloration or soiling is to be
removed. Sinks scrubbed clean and disinfected daily with approved
cleaner.
• Disinfect fixtures, sinks, around floor drains, trash containers, walls and
~ doors, including all handles.
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• All porcelain and metal surtaces wiped clean and disinfected with
approved cleaner. Walls and ceiling wiped clean where required. This
includes cobwebs, dust, etc. from ledges, cracks, crevices, corners, etc.
• Sweep, mop or hose down floors. Squeegee as needed to prevent
puddling.
• Restrooms to smell clean and disinfected. All fixtures working properly and
fixed immediately upon discovery of problems unless otherwise arranged
with Parks and Recreation Director.
• Restrooms to be deodorized at all times through automatic spray, solid
deodorizer or other method proposed by contractor and acceptable to
Director.
• All storage facilities to be kept neat, clean, orderly and free of offensive
odors at all times.
• All leaking fixtures, clogged drains, or other inoperable plumbing fixtures
are to be repaired immediately or as soon as parts are available. Director
is to be notified of remedies or closures.
Trash Containers: Containers shall be dumped when 314 full or at any time that
offensive odors or pests are present or ifi the container has not been dumped for
4 days. All containers are to be lined with a plastic liner. Vehicle access to cans
may be limited in some locations. All costs associated with garbage collection,
transport and disposal, are provided by contractor.
Hard Surface Sweeping: Unless othennrise noted, hard surfaces are to be
swept, vacuumed or blown off as needed to maintain a clean appearance.
Graffiti Removal: Graffiti eradication and control shall include all surfaces fixed
or portable within the pool facilities. Graffiti control methods and chemicals must
be approved by Director. Where painting is the desired method, all paint shall be
applied in a professional manner. Painted areas shall be of the exact shade as
the existing paint. Surrounding areas shall be masked off, protected with drop-
cloths or otherwise protected. Surface shall be properly prepared. All paint shall
be high quality. Contractor must remedy any woric that fails to meet this standard.
Graffiti is to be removed the date of discovery unless otherwise agreed to by
Director.
Drinking Fountain Maintenance: Drinking fountains shall be maintained in
working order. Fountains shall operate as designed so as not to waste water.
Leaking, sticking or broken fountains are to be repaired wrthin 24 hours of
discovery. Fountains are to be cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis. Fountains
must be winterized in the fall to prevent freezing. Contractor is responsible for all
repairs including freeze damage or vandalism.
Vermin Control: Where mice, skunks, ground squirrels, insects or other vermin
are present in and around facilities, contractor will control them with approved
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0 poisons or traps in accordance with all state and locai laws and in a manner
acceptable for public areas.
Painting: All painted or stained buildings (interior and exterior), fences, bollards,
signs, and other fixtures or amenities are to be painted as required to maintain
appearance. Chipping, peeling, chalking, fading, dirty, damaged, moldy, and
marred by graffiti, cracking or other conditions caused by weathering, vandalism
or any other cause are indications that painting is required.
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A]'PEN1)lX C;
FXCFFtPT FROM 2004 In'TERIM RE-YOItT" ` ~CVALUA`P10N OF E; XISTING VALLEY ]1'1iSSION, TERRACE VIFW ANU
PAKK KOAU OU'1`llUOR POOLS
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Outdaor Swimming Pool Analysis
- Valley Mission, Park Raad and Terrace View Pools
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INTRODUCTION
As requested by the City ofi Spokane Valley, The ORB Organization working as a
Sub-Gonsultant to MIG pertormed an an-sitE investigation and performed the
following anafysis of the three Spokane Valley Outdoor Swimming Pools, Valley
~ Mission, Park Road, and Terrace ViEw. In addition we made a visual inspectian
of the privately owned Splash Down Water Slide Park, which operates on land
owned by the City of SpokanE Valley.
~ Robert Bigncald AIA P.E. performed the field investigation on August 18'fi and 19tn
2004. Mr. Bignold also met with Mr. Mike Jackson city of Spokane Valley Park
~ and Recreation Director and Mr. Dave Hedt, of the Spokane County Nlaintenance
Staff to discuss past operationat problEms and to clarify ihe maintenance histary
of the pools. (Since their incorporatian as a city, the City af Spnkane Valley has
~ contracted with Spokane County for the operation and maintenance of these
three pools.)
~ Mr. Bignold, performed additionai evaluation and analysis in the ORB office,
~ utilizing the information that was obtained during the on-site investigation',
~ We have recarded the field inspECtion observations for each of',thc -owtdoor poals .
on a standardized ORB form created from the current State Health Department
Requirements (1NAC 246-260) along with the Uriifnrm Building Code and thE
~ Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Each form is provided with expanded
Rernarks Sheets that are cross- refe renc ed to the farm by a remark number
located in the right hand column of the form.
r . In addition to the descriptive text, we have also provided for each pool, a layout
sketch of the poal declc areas along with a-cross section thru the diving weU that
~ graphically compares the existing pool bottom profile with the minimum profile -
required by the code bottom profile.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The construction drawings for the Park Road and Terrace View pools are dated
April.B, 1968. ORB was not given the dESign drawings for the Valley Mission pool _
but since it appears to be a duplicate of the otfier two poofs vre have assumed .
that it was construcfed at the same time as the other two pools.
The Ciry of Spokane Valley prESently owns the three pools, Valley Mission, Park
Road, and Terrace Vicw. They were originally constructed, owned, operated, and
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~ s maintained by Spokane County until the time that the City of Spokane Valley was
incorporated in 2002. Since the time of incorporation the City of Spakane Valley
_ has contracted with SpokanE County to operate and maintain the three pools.
ORB beliEVes that it deserves saying that these three Existing pools, which are
- some thirty-six years o l d, are among t he best maintained of any, of that age
_ group, that we have surveyed in the last twenty-five or thirty years.
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" POOL TANK SWIMMER CAPACITY
The pool tank is configured as an American Short Coarse Pool 75'-1 " long by
, 44'-0" Wide. The code calculated maximum bather load is 184 bathers.
~ 'However all three pools have been posted with a 130 maximum swimmer
capacity. OR6 inquired of the county staff as to why thE pool capacities had
1- been redlined at a maximum of 130 swimmers. The staff responded that a
drovuning had occurred in the oools at some time in the past and as a result
' Spokane County had decreased the posted capacity below the code allowable
maximums to increase their safety. Without knowing the reasans that the pool
capacity was redlined at 130 bathers ORB cannot comment on the current bather
~ (imit. ORB noted that most of the swimmers present at the time we made the on-
, site visit were in the water. One method of increasing the capacity of the pools
without impacting the guarding requirements wauld b@ to expand the fenced-in
~ areas, allowing some lawn area inside the pool enclosurE, increasing tho deck
_ area, and install tables with deck umbrellas and chairs on the deck and Jawn.
The Umbrellas would provide needed shade for family spectators and increase
~ the visitor appeal of the pools. (See photo of the Steward Heights zero depth
pool designed by ORB for:the Tacoma Metro Parks departmEnt.) The Stewart
Heights pool has a capacity of 500 swimmers. If the city felt that they wanted to maintain the 130 maximurri ,b'ather- load the guards could simply allow rnore
~ people onto the pool decks and lawn are a but limit the number of swimmers that
they allow into the poofs at any one time.
I MODIFICATION TO POOL TANK
During the interim years since the pools were constructed the gutter systoms
f havE been modified from the original cantilevered deck type to a rollout type with
~ a removable grating. The original design atso provided filterEd water to the pool
tank through a four-inch by six- inch filtered water conduit (4" x 6" trench) poured
~ into the bottom of the pool tank. The trench had a poured-in-place concrete cover
with the filtered water being injected into the pool through a number of 3!8"
P.V.C. tubes thai were installed in the trench cover ta distribute the fiftered water.
These filtered water trenches have been modified over the years by installing a
four-inch (4") schedule 80 P.V.C. filtered water canduit into the trench. The four-
inch conduit was then fitted wi#h twelve conventianal Hayward sp-1425 series
inlets with Cyclolac body and 2" male threaded base. These inlets are located in
two rows at 12'-6° centers along the bottom of the pool. All three pools have had
the original trench filtered water conduit replaced with the new P.V.C. canduit ~
and Hayward inlets._ The vacuum.diatomaceous-earth-filters-in the-Park-Road-
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D pool have be'an repGaced by Prassure sand fifters, located in the basemen# of the
Park Road mechanical room,
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rhe mechanical rooms af the three pools whtch are nearly identicaJ, feature a
~ firs# floor store roo~-n v~+h ere th e Poo fs a Icctric al par~els are located ar~cf urh a re the
oper~ pit vacuurn diatomaceous tiI#ers are accessed. The~r aisa include a
basernent area wnere #he main poof boRler, the shower wa#er heater and
circulation Pumps are focated, Tha pools frikered water condui#s are =ppfje~ by
~ P,V.C. piping th rough a tunnel tit+Mich connects the mechanical roo
m basement with the deep enol ot the pool. AlI three pcoRs have had fMe originai steef poof
wate r c irr-ulat ~on pRpin g rep laced with new Fl,1I_C, piping. As we o nde rstand it a
short soction of the onginal steel pipirig tr,ras left in Piace where the filtered water
suppJY p+Pe passes thro ug h th e deep e nd poo l waIJ_ .
Li POOL TANJC WATER 11QLUME The pooI tanks are poured in paace concrete with Rnteqraf P11C vvater s#ops at the I
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e xpartsion j oin ts. As dese ribe d earlier the f iite r water is d rstrib uted to tile paoI ~ tank through twalve {12} fiiter water pool inlets I0cated at approximately 12'-6"
ceri#ers on the bottom of the pooL 1Nater is retumed to the filters by the bottom
drain s and a combinatian sLrrg efreturn gutte r_ "T'he c alculated cap acity af eac h
p oal is 12 6,076 gaJlo ns of water. The corJe manrlated six-hour turr~o ve r for eac h
pool be caaculatcd at 350 gprr-7.
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P a~~ VVArE R H EATER S .
The original pool -water heater and shower water heater have t~een repfaced in- all
- three pools. EacF~-pool currerrtly has a gas fired Larr~`~~oil watbr hOater with ~ • . . • - .
J 1,010,000 Bl"U1rir input and 81$,100 BTUfhr output. They also have a 75 gatlon
gas shower water heater with a 75,500 BTUlhr inpUt and a 68_8 gafJon hourly
~ thraughput. 7hesa all seern to be fn- gaod condition. it appeared t6at the bailer in
- the Park Road Poal was leaking water but wa cauid not tell if the leak was in the
boiJer ar irr the piping cannection to #he bailer_ ~ CNLORiNATI0N AND PH ~ONTROL SY
STEM
The origirral gas chfarine pool water disinfec#ant system has been replaced with
~ an Acco-Tab Moc#el 3000 Senes Calcium Hypa chlarite tabaet type chlorinator
system Lacated in the m~chanical room. Disinfectant levels are cor,trofled by a
~ Strantro! Systern-3 Controfler, PH leveJs are con#railled by aC02 systerrr_ On
~ both Park Road and 7errace'View poois #he original gas chlarination room walls
~ hava been re move d a n d #he d #abJet
rY type ch I oriri atio n system and th e C 02
syste m insta1le d in the area of the fo rmor gas.ch lor«atien sys#em. At the Va11 e}r
Mission poor the original gas chlorinatian walfs have been left in place and the
C02 sy,stem insfalled in the old gas chlorination roorn. The dry tabtet #ype chlorination systerr-r at ttte Niission 1lalley pa'ol is rnstalEed in tne meclhanrcal room
adjacent to tne vacuarn_ diatQmaceous_earth_filter tank. - - -
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FILTRA~I :)N-S YSTEM~
Both 1laiFey Missian and Terrace lfiew pools have the original vacuum ~
diatomaceaus earth filters. 7he frlter prts fn afl three poafs serve as the baJancfng
~~I tank far the pools. The diatomaceous earth is hand fed into the filter'vauFts_ Both = . poofs have tvvefve (12) 30" X 36" #rJter feaves_ Pool operators indicate that these
filters require frequent (sometimes daily) backwashing. This would fend to
; f indicate that the fiJters are urictersizee# for the-volurr}e of water required far the
code operation of the pools.
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_FOLLO1NS:
Filter Ama = 12 fFlters with an area ot 2.6' X 3.0° X 2 = 187.2 sq, ft_
. Code Capack#y for hand ted diatamaceous earEh fifters is 1.35 gpm per square
~ foo#.
187,2 sq. f#. @ 1.35gpm =252.72 gpm
~ Niaximum Code Capar:ity AiIowed for diatomaceaus earth filters is 2 gpm per I
square foot,
187,2 sq. ft. @ 2 .Ogpm = 374,4 gprrk
~ . The code req uired G-ho u r turn over rate is 350 gpm. _
~ Therefore the vacuurn diatomaceoLrs tilter-s at 11aJiey Mrssian and Terrace lliew_
are somewhat undersized but sta!l fall withrn the rYiaximum flaw aIlowed by the;-=;',;:•. ,
code. This na doubt-.accaunts far the fact that the poof staff at these paaJs must.,..;
~ sometimes backwash at oncc a day. It a0pears that bigger fiiter feaves couid be-,"°
instalied on these paals to carrect this probfem.
~ The c~iatomaceous fit#ers at Park Fioad were replaced several years ago with
pressu re sarrd fflters. Tf-re n e w sand fiifte rs had na labei on tF~em t~eref ore; we
were nof able to determina the design laad of the filtefs. paol operators ha►re
I however, h-ave harl no probferris wfth these fiFters and prefer #hem #a the previous
~ vacuurn d iatamaceous earEh filte rs because the y autom aticai l~ b ac kwash wh e n
the filter pressure becames too great.
~ Untortunately when these new sand fi
fters were installecf Fn the basemen# af the
mechanical room the available space was so small #hat the required 3'_0u
ciearance for aquipmen# maintenance was compromised. Irl sorne cases only 8"-
9" exists bet+nreen #he filter piping and the pumps tor mairttenance access, Over
#ime this vviJl discourage the mairrtenance staff from properly maintainirig
the ptimps in these areas.
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VISUAL SURVEY OF 7HE SPLASHDOWN WATERSLIDE PARK
Robert Bignold and Mike Jackson visited the Splashdown facility at 8A0 am on
August 12, 2004. Geoff and Melissa Keltog, the owner-opErators of the
~ Splashdown waterslide facility gavc us a tour of the facility. The Splashdown
facility is located an the City of Spokane Valley's praperty undEr a 5-year lease.
The facility produces sorne $ 30,000 in lease payment annually to the city. The
~ Main entrance facility includes men's and women's locker rooms, an entry foyer
with tiGket window, a candy and souvenir retail area, a concession area, as well
as business office and basement maintenance shop.
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developed as a park like area on a sloped piecE of City of Spokane -
' Parkland over9ooking the I-90 freeway. The upper areAof the SplasridoEVn
includes ihe waterslide starling platform; two spas and,t Kiddies tivater play area.
The Kiddies water play area incliades several shallow water pools and Kiddies
~ water slides. This area is nicely landscaped and attractively fenced with vertical -
stained wood fencing. The approach to the bathhouse and entry canopy is
located just nnrth of the Valley Mission Pool, at the break of a slope that •
~ overlooks and extends down ta the I-90 freeway corridor below. The main
features of the adult SpIashdoUin facility are four, 400 lineal feet, open flume
water slides, which twist and turn down the slope, giving swimmers an exciting
and thrilling ride. AIl four water slides tErminate into a large landing pool, located
p at the bottom of the slope. The pool is 36 inches deep at the water slide entry
point. The mechanical room for the water slides is located just north of the
landing pool. Each waterslide has a 5 a 50 H. P. - 3000 gpm pump and utilizes a
. pressure sand filtration system. Geoff Kellog indicated that the waterslides
_.operating system,was inspected by the owner's technicians in 2003 arid was
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CONL7ITION OF THE FACILITY
~ The Splashdown buildings and equipment had been well maintained over the
years and still gives visitors the appearance af a fairly new facility. The water
slides themselves are also in extremely good shape for a twenty three year old
I facility. Geoff Kellog indicated that each year the facility has waxed the
fiberglass slides with an R.V. wax. This has apparently preserved the surface of
the fibergtass in a neady new appEaring surface. On all of the 4- four hundrEd
~ font water slides, the bathers enter the water just below the surface of the landing
pool. The water slide landing pool is 36" deep at the point of entry. The rules
and regulations of the 1Nashington Department of Heafth call for a water depth of
~ 42" at the point of entry of this type of flume.
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
~ Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 12 April, 2005 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent 0 old business new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: CenterPlace - Change Order to provide furniture and furnishings
for the facility
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Council awarded the CenterPlace construction
contract to Mooney & Pugh Contractors, Inc. in March 2004. Council has also approved several
change orders to the construction contract prior to delegating change order authority (up to
$50,000) to the City Manager. To date the Council has approved change orders for the
compietion of the second floor classrooms in the amount of $315,155, audio visual,
datalcommunication and security alarm systems in the amount of $ 186,993, and equipment for
the kitchen in the amount of $ 218,331
BACKGROUND: It is anticipated that Centerplace will be used by the community colleges and
by community and business groups of various sizes for classes, seminars, informational
meetings, and banquets. The proposed action will provide the necessary furnishings and
~ furniture to accommodate these anticipated activities of va(ous sizes.
City staff and the Project Architect have reviewed the cost and schedule impacts associated
tivith this action and recommend Council approval.
In an effort to keep the Centerplace Project moving in a timely manner, it is requested that the
city manager be granted an additional $100,000 in change order authority for Mooney and
Pugh`s contract for Centerplace. Change order authorizations have been used for change
orders No1, thru 14. Change orders No. .15 and 16 will require an additional $50,000 and it is
anticipated that an additional $50,000 will be required to complete the project.
OPTIONS: 1) Authorize the city manager to award bids and enter into contracts for the
furniture and furnishings, and approve the city manager an additional $100,000 in change order
authority 2) not approve the proposed action and change order authority, or 3) give additional
direction to staff.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: That the Council authorizes the City Manager to
award and sign contracts in the amount of $339,572.65 for the furnishing and furniture for the
Centerplace Project as outlined in the attached Final Bid Recommendation, and grant the city
manager an additional $100,000 in change order authonty.
BUDGETlFINANCIAL IMPACTS: This would bring the total cost of the Centerplace project to
$8,640,453.65, The project budget anticipated this expense and has sufficient funds to cover
both this expense and change order authority.
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STAFF CONTACT: Steve Worley, Senior Engineer .
Mike Jackson, Parks and Recreation Director
ATTACHMENTS: Final Bid Recommendations - Furnishings
Centerplace at Mirabeau .E'oint Park
Final :Recommendations - Furnishings ~
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I3id Amount Vcndor
Group-1 - Seating S 98,900.43 Bank & Uffice Interiurs
Croup-2 - Dining Tables & Chairs S 108,143.04 i_nteric►r ncvelopment
Gruup-3 - F,xterior Furniture $ 12,232.81 Bank d Office Intcriors
Gruup-4 - T.tbles S 40,833.41 C[►ntrxct Rest►urcc Croup
Uroup-5 - Classroom Tables $ 32,058.50 lnterior Development
Group-6 - Dcsks $ 111850.36 Bank & Office Interiors
C_Troup-7 - Files & Baokcases $ 11,908.58 Bank & Office Interiars
Grc►uP-$ - Metal Shelving $ 4,300.110 1)upree Building Specialties
Grciup-y - Display Units $ No Bid
Group-l U- Appliances $ 989.52 University Appliance
Group-11 - Moving S 1,500.00 Estimatrd costs
Signagc - Interior S 8,865.00 Art Source
Signage - Exterior Rncks S 4,991.00 Art Source
Signage - lnstallation S 3,000.00 Estimated Cost
TO'r'AL $3399572.65
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
~ Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 12, 2005 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: El consent C) old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
0 information [ admin report El pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Watershed Management Plan Presenfation - Afliddle Spokane and Little
Spokane watersheds
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Chapter 90.82 RCW - Watershed Planning
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None
BACKGROUND: In 1998, the Washington State Legislature established the Watershed
Planning Ac# (WPA) to address water quantity, quality and habitat issues for water basins in the
state. These vrater basins are known as Watershed Resource Inventory Areas (WRIAs).
Codified under 90.82 RCW, the WPA was designed to allow people that live, work and recreate
within a watershed to collaborate on how they want water within their vtiratershed to be managed
for the fufure.
Watershed planning in the Little Spokane River (WRIA 55) and Middle Spokane River (WRIA57)
\ watersheds was started by a group of Initiating Governments including the City of Spokane,
Spokane County, Stevens County, Pend Oreille County, Whitworth Water District and Vera
" Water and Power. In 1999, the Initiating Govemments formed a Planning Unit which voluntarily
led the watershed planning effort, with Spokane County as Lead Agency.
The draft 1Natershed Management Plan was largely completed prior to Spokane Valley's
Incorporafion. Upon incorporation, Spokane Valley was invited to attend the remaining Planning
Unit meetings and Scott Kuhta attended a few meetings on behalf of the City. On April 23,
2004, Stan Miller, former Spokane Water Quality Manager, gave a presentation on the
watershed planning process in the Spokane Valley City Council Chambers. City staff, the
Planning Commission and City Council were all invited to the presentation. Stan Miller has
since retired, replaced by Rob Lindsay. The draft Watershed Management Plan focuses on
water quantity issues within the Spokane Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer, the Spokane River and the
Little Spokane River.
Adoption Process
The Planning Unit must approve the plan by consensus, which is then forwarded to each
County for legislative adoption. Spokane Valley's participation on the Planning Unit is voluntary.
Rob Lindsay and Reanette Boese from Spokane County Water Quality Section will be available
to answer questions about the draft Watershed Plan.
OPTIONS:
• Should the City choose to participate, or choose to opt out of the Plan?
~ • Participation issues:
- How to review the Plan, e.g., review and recommendation by Planning
Commission
- Authorize a Spokane Valley representative to vote on the Plan
• Opt out - Spokane Valley does not vote on the Plan
Administrative Report
DraFt Watershed Management Plan
Page 2 of 2
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Provide direction fo staff.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Not applicable.
STAFF CONTACT: Scott Kuhta, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
- Draft Watershed Management Plan forwarded to Council on March 29, 2005
- PowerPoint presentation
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Memorandum
To: City Council
From: Marina Sukup, AICP, Community Development Dlrector
CC: Dave Mercier, City Manager, Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Date: March 28, 2005
Re: SRokane County Watershed Plan
Attached to this memorandum is a draft Watershed Management Plan for the Littie Spokane
and Middle Spokane watersheds. Spokane County is the lead agency for the planning process,
which commenced in ths fall of 1998. The draft Watershed Management Plan was largely
completed prior to Spflkane Valley's incorporation. Upon incorporation, Spokane County invited
Spokane Valley to participate in the planning process and Scott Kuhta has attended a few
meetings on behatf of the City.
On April 23, 2004, Stan Miller, Spokane County Water Quality Manager, gave a presentation on
the watershed planning process in the Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers (Stan Miller
has since retired, replaced by Rob Lindsay). City Staff, the Planning Gommission and City
Council were all invited to attend.
Community Development Staff will present the Draft Watershed Management Plan to Council at
the April 12, 2005 City Council meeting. Rob Lindsay and Reanette Boese from Spokane
County will assist with the presentation.
Please direct any questions to Scott Kuhta at 688-0049.
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Acknowtedgements
The creation of the Little Spokanc River and Middle Spokane R,iver Watershed Management Plan would
not have been possible without the effort and dedication of the following teams, committces and
individuals:
Toitiating Governmeots
Ciry of Spokarie
Spokane COunty
I'end Oreille County
Steveru County
Vera Water and Power
Whitwarlh Waler Di.strict
Ylanoing Unit Members and Staff
A list of all ths Planning Unit membcrs and staff who contributed to the WRIA 55 & 57 Watershed Plan
would tak-e many pages. Many paople worked many hours on different aspccts of the complets effom
Even short-term activities were absolutely necessazy for the completion of this project. The people who
worked as volunteers deserve special appreciation. The agencies that allowed staff to be involved also
need commendation. Without the effort of the whole team, this would have haen impossible.
Thanl:s to the Spokane County Conservaiion District for allowing us to hold most of our meetings at their
facility.
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Consultants
Go1dEr AssociaCes
Hardin-Davis Consultants Inc.
Hubbard-Gray CUnsulting
Special thanks to the Washington State Aepartment of Ecology fnr guidance and support.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ...............................................................6
Elements of N'atershed Flanning
Phases of Watershed Planning 7
Watershed Management Plan Approval Process ...................................................................8
1NIZIA 55/557 Approach and Organiaation.............................................. ...................................9
W12IA 55/57 Planning Unit- Policy StatementS ......................................................................10
WRIA 55/57 Watershed Management Plan Organization ..................................................11
CHAPTER 2 TECHNICAL INFORMATION SUMMARY ..........................................................13
1. Leve! 1 Technical Assessment: bata CompilAtion ancl Preliminary Assessment........................... 13
Summary of Existi.ng Data 1.4
Regional Setting .........................................................................................................................14
G eol ogy ........................................................................................................................................14
Qimate and Topography .............................•------•....................................-•--•--•--•--....................1.5
Land Use ......................................................................................................................................15
PoliNca] Subdivisions .....................................................•-..........._............................................16
Surface YVater........................ ......................................................................................................17
I.ittle Spokane River ...................................................................................,...............................18
Spokane River .............................................................................................................................18
Groundwater .................20
Q~uality .21
Water
4Vater Use and Allocation ....................................................................•-•--.......-.---d..................22
Waler ftiShts ................................................................................................................................22
A4unicipal & Domestic ..............................................................................................................23
Irrigati on 23
Commercial/Industrial 23
Oth er 23
Water Use .....................................................................................................................................23 ,
Il. Level 2 Terhnical Assessment: Additional Datd Collection and Assessment ................................26
Watershed SimulaHon Madel ..................................................................................................26
Model Calibratian and Sensitiivity Ana.lysis ........................................................................26
Kesults of Model Scenario Analysis .......................................................................................27
Lnstream Flow Needs 31
Little Spokane Kiver Instream F1ow Needs Assessment (Aquadc Biota).......................32
Little Spokane River Instream Flow Needs for Uses other than Aquadc Biota .............37
MiddJe Spokane River Instream Flow Needs Assessment ................................................38
Midd.le Spokane River Aquatic Bipta ....................................................................................38
Middle Spokane River Instream Flow Needs for Uses other tha.n Aqvat;c Biota 40
Mulhi-Purpose Stnrape Assessment .............................:..........................................................41
CHAPTER 3 WATER AVAILABILITY ..................................................................................46
Introdvction ................................................................................................................................46
Water Availability InformaNon............................................................................................... 47
Modeled water usc impacts ............53
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Conclusion
CHAPTER 4 RECOMMENDED ACTIONS ..........................................................................57
1. Water Conservafion, Reclamation and Reuse ...................................................................57
II. Instream F1ow Needs for the iNRIA 57, the Midd]e Spokane Watershed .................62
III. Instream Flow Needs for the Little Spokane River ......................................................67
IV. Domestic Exempt Wells M.......... ..............a 72
V. Water Rights and Qai.ms .....................................75
VI. Sfirategies for Base Flow Augmentation 77
VII. Strategies f.or Ground Water Recharge Enhancement ...............................................50
VIII. Approaches to Plan Implementation ...........................................................................,..83
CHAPTER 5 IMPLEMENTATION ............................................................................................86
Introdvction ...86
Implementation Matrix 86
lmplementation Matrix comments from Washington State Agenaies ...........................108
CHAPTER 6 STATE ENYIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT ...................................................112
APPENDIX A: WRIA 55 & 57 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT A-1
APPENDtX B: WRIA 55 & 57 PLANNING UNIT REPRESENTATIVES B-1
APPENDIX C: WRIA 55 & 57 PLANNING UNIT OPERATING PROCEDURES C-1
APPENDIX D: COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT 1 WRIA 55 & 57 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
PLAN D-1
APPEPIDIX E: RESPONSES TO COMMEPiTS ON THE DrZAFT 1 WRIA 55 & 57
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN E-1
List of Tables
7'able 2.1.A WRIA 55 & 57 Climate Characteristics ] 5
Table 2.I.13. Population Forecasts for Municipalities in WR.IA 55 & 57 ....................................................16
Table 2.I.C \Vater System Population Forecasts From the Spokane County Comprehensive Plan and
Capital Facilities Plan .........................................................................................................................17
_ Table 2.1.D. Annual Dischargc for the Little Spokane and Middle Spokane Rivers for the period nf record
in acre-feet ..........................................................................................................................................18
Table 2.1.E. Characteristics of Spokane Ftiver Dams and Impoundments .................................................19
'1'able 2.1.F. Estimated Allocation of Water Rights by Type (Acre-feet/year) 22
`I'able 2.1.G. F.stimatcd Allocation of Vi'ater FLights by Purpase of Use ......................................................23
Table 2.I_I-I. Sununary Compa.rison nf ~.,stimated Allocaled Walcr and Actual Usc . ................................24
Table 2.1.1: Summary of Estimated lrrigation Use .....................................................................................25
Table 2.I.J. Actual withdrawal and use .......................................................................................................25
Table 2.II.A. WRiA 55 & 57 !'lanning Unit model scenario priarities 6116/2003 .....................................27
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~ Table 2.II.B. Lncreases in groundwater abstractivn wiin growth projecLed for 2020 29
7able 2.II.C. ].nstrE;am Flows established in 173-555-R'.AC ......................................................................32
Tabie 21I.D. Lictle Spokane R.iver weried perimeter results and general streainflow characteristic 33
Tdble 2.1I.E. Comparison of life stage needs wiiti flows measured at Pine River Park 34
Table 2.1-I.F. LSR Wetied Perimeter flows and habitat implicalions for Rainbow Trout and Mountain
Whitefish . 35
Table ^.II.G. LSR VJAC 173-555 flows and habitat impEications for Rainbow Trout and Mountain
Whitefish 35
Table 2.II.I-i. LSR Tributary Wetted Perimeter floHS and habitat implications for Rainbow Trout.......... 36
`Table 2.II.I. LSR Tributary Wetted Perimeter flows and 6abita# implications for Mountain R'hitefish ....36
7'able 2.II.J. Little Spokane flows below the Minimum instream Flow (MISF) . ......................................37
Table 3.A. Flow5 for the Spokane ]t.iver at Spokane CTagc .......................................•.---.............................4t{
Table 3.13. 7-day average low ilow fot the Spokane River at Spokane Gage and precipitation at Sppkane,
1981 to 2003. Maximum annual snowpack at L,ookout Pass, 1986 to 2002 .....................................49
Table 3.C.Minimum flows for Little Spokane River at the nt I7artford Gage 52
Table 3.1). 7-day average low flow for thc Little Spokane River at Spokane Gage and precipitation at
Alewpor[, 1981 to 1999. Nlewport annual snowfall, 1981 to 1999 . ...................................................53
Table 3.E. Possible pea}: impacts of Qround,.vater pumping on flows in the Middle and Little Spokane
Rivers as simulated by the MgCE SI-iE camputer model ...................................................................55
Table 41A. Spokane Metro Area Public SuppJy Groundwater Pumping (1994 to 1999) SS
Table 4.1.8. Public Supply l7aily Per Capita Water Use . 59
Table 4.171. A. Flows and rearing habitat ba.sed on the Barker site studicd by I-Iardin-Davis (2004). 63
Table 4.IIl.A. LittJe Spokane R.iver Minimum Instream Flows, Chapter 173-555 Wf1C ..........................67
7'able 4.III.B. LSR. R'AC 173-555 MISF and habital implications for RainbAw Trout and Mountain
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Table S.A. Definitions of abS~reviations for use in the Implementation Matrix 86
Table 513. RTRIA 55 8: 57 R'atershed Plan ]mplementarion Matrix SS
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCT'ION AND BACKGROUND
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In 1998, the Washington State Legislature established the Washington State Walershed Planning Act
(V►'PA) to address w-aier quantity, quality and habitat issues for individual surface water basins in the
state. Codified under Chapter 90.82 R.CVJ, the WPA was designed to allow people that live, wnrk and
recreate within a watershed to collaborate on how they want water within their watershed to be managed
for the future. `Ilie WPA signifies the state's commitment to provide for both a growing population and
economy, and for the integrity of the natural watershed system.
Watershed planning in the Little Spokane R.iver and Middle Spokane River basins was started by a group
of Initiating Governments including the City of Spo}:ane, Spakane County, Stevens County, Pend Oreille
County, Whitworth VJater District, and Vera Water and Power. The Spoicane Tribe H^as invited but
elected to not participate. The Initiating Govemments formed one Planning Unit that voluntariJy led the
vvatershed planning effort. The objectives of this watershed planning effort were to:
Cather Informatiun
While a great deal of water resource information eaisted for the watersheds, the information was
unconsolidated and uncoordinated. T'his planning effort made it possiblc to consolidate substantial
amounts of the data, identify data gaps and, in some cases, generate new data or approaches.
Address Water Resource Issues
"Ihmugh the planning pracess, water resoum.e issues were identified and prioritized. This allowcd the
Planning Unit of represented agencies, organizations, and entities to dcvciop solutions and ma};e _
recommendations for issues of the highest priority.
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A critical component of this process was the faet thdt the Planning Unit was able to identify: address and
make recommendations from a local perspective, thereby crea2ing a plan that truly represents WRIA
55157 interests, concems and solutions.
CaordiRate and Cunsolidate Water ManQgement Practices
The recommendalions include several action items that will result in better WR.IA 55/57 Watershed
planning and restoration e.fforts. The Planning Unit focused on the organizational and management
practices thai will best implement the ideas put forth in this plan.
Elements of Watershed Planning
The NVPA identifies four planning elemcnts that may be addressed in a watershed plan: water quantity,
water quality, habitat, and instream flows.
Ihe water quantity cnmponent is raquired, while the other elements are optiona.l. T'hc waler quantity
camponent of a watershed plan addresses water supply and use in a watershed, and how to develop
strategies for future use, inc]uding an evaluation of storage options (Chapter 90.82.070 RCNV)_
Watershed plans must address the water quantity comnonent with strategies that will supply adequate
instream water for fsh anci out-of-stream «•ater for future uscs and/nr population growth. The WPA
specifies what types of information must be gathered and what strategies must be employed.
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The water qualiiy component addresses water quality in a watersh:sd by synthesizing current available
data. Local and watershed-wide approacbcs are then developed for monitoring and "I"otal Maximum Daily
Load (1`MDL) implernentatioq wherc nccessary.
The habitat comnenent provides that the watersbed plan is developed in a way that fish habitat is
protected and Enhanced This companent "must reiy on exisling laws, rules, or ordinanees created for the
purpose of protecting, restoring, or cnhancing fish habitat" (Chapter 90.82.100 RCNV).
71ie instream flow component of a wmtershed plan is designed to recommcnd minimum instream ilows for
streams within a watershecl. [nslreain flows are defned as scientiScall_y bascd, surfar,e water f]ows set by
administrative rule to ensure adequate water fqr fish and other instrem values.
The V1'atershed Planning Plan for RVRIA 55/57 addresses the water quantity and instream flow
components.
Phases of Watershed Planning
Watershed planning condticted under the V1'PA may be initiated for aV~RIA or group of V1'1Z.TAs only
with ihe unanimous consent of the Initiating Govcmments within the watershed. The ].nitiating
Governments include all counties within the watershed; the largest ciry or town, and the larj;est water
ut:ility. All tribes with rescrvation lands within thc watershed should be invitad to participale as initiating
governivents.
Phase 1: Orbanirati n and Development of a Phase II Scope qf VJork
During this phase, the lnitiating Governments appoint a lead agency for the plann.ing process, decidc upon
the elsments to be covered in the planning process, and organiz,e a Planning Unit, eomprised of
stakeholders within the watershsd. Spokane Caunty was designatcd the Lead Agency fnr thc combined
V✓R.IAs 55 and 57.
Phase 2: Technical Asscssment
A Technical Assessmeni is conducted on the watershed tq assess its curreni physical state. The Tec:hnical
Assessment must include the following minimum reyuircments:
• Estimate of surface and groundwater prescnt and available given scasonal fluctuations and other
variations.
• Estimate of water represented by the water rights claims registry, water use permits, certificated
rights, existing minimum instrE:am flow rules, federally-reserved rights and any other rights to
wa[er.
•Estimate of surface and groundwater use and predicted future needs.
• Identifcalion of aquifets that recharge surface water and surfac9 areas that rec;harae aquifen.
• Estimate of the surfacE; and groundwater availxble for firture appropriation, taking into account:
adopted minimum instream flows, including tlie daia needed to evaluate flows necessary for fish.
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Phase 3: Watershed Management Plan Development
Phase 3 consists of writing the Watersbed Management Plan. This is accompIished by a review of Phasc
2 technical information, research of additional necessary data, and development of recommendadons by
the Planning Unit for short-term and long-term actions and strategiss to address current and future water
needs within the watershed.
Phase 4: .ImQlementation
After complctian of the planning process, implementation of the plan begins. Funding from the
Washington Staie Degartment of Ecology (Ecology) is available ovcr a period of five years to assist with
the implementaiion of a plan.
Watershed Management Plan Approval Process
The Planning Unit must approve the VJatershed Management Plan either by consensus of all its members
or by consensus among members representang units of bovernmerrt with a majority vote of the
nongovernmental members. The approved Watershed Management Plan is then submitted to the
county/counties in the watershed. The legislative authority of each county in the watershed is required to
hold at Ieast one public hcaring on the plan. Following the individual county public hearings, the councies
are then required to convene in a joint session to consider the plan. At the joint session (or in the ca.sc of
only one county, at the county public hcaring), the county legislative authorities can either approve or
reject the plan, but may not amend it However, they may reject and recommend revisions to the Alanning
Unit for eonsideraticm. Tn such a case, the cotrnty review process would begin again following Planning
Unit revision of the Watershed F'lan. T"he proce;s.s encls if the county legisiative authorities reject the plan
twice. ~ ()bligations and Eapectations
When the Planning Unit and participating state agencies aoprove the Watershed Management Plan, the
Department of Ecology is obligated to adopt by rule, or through an agreement, the Watcrshed
Management Plan strategies. rcology is also required to [rack and give priority to making water rights
decisions when there is suffcient information available, per the recommendations agreed to in the
Watershed Management Plan. 1'he foliowing sections from the 2003 update of Chapter 90.82 RCW
provide details and d'uectives to agcncies and organ.izxiions about plan obligations and expectadons:
• RCW 90.82.130(3)(a) For Qgencies of state government, the ageneies shall adopt by rule the
ohligations of both staie and counry governments and rules implementing the stQle obJigaiions, or
with the consent ojthe Plrlnning Unit, may adopt policies, procedures, or ogreements relaled to
the obligations or implementation of the obligalionr i» uddition tv ar in lieu of rules. The
obligations on staie agerrcies are binding upon crdvptivn of the obligations, and the agencies shall
take other acrions to fulfill thcir obligations vs saan as possible, and should annually revie►v
implementotion needs with respc.'ct to burlgel cmd sta~J`'ing,-
~ RCW 90.82.130(3)(b) For the countics, the Uhligcrtians crre binding on the couniies end the
counties shall adopt any rrecessury implementinb ordinances and take other actions to fu~flll their
obligations as soon rfs Possihle, rmd should annually review implementalion »eed.s wilh re.rpeGr to
Gudget and staffing; .
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~ ■ RCW 90.82.130(3)(c) For orgmiizatiorrs voluntarity, accepting a plan ohligutian must adopr
policies, procedures, agreements, and rule,r af nrdinunces [o fmplemenl the plan, mtd should
annually review implementation needs with respect to budget and st~`'rng
• RCW 90.82.130(4) A.f'ter a plan is adopted, the Department (EcUlOgv) widl use tlre plan as a
framework for making fuiurc water resouree decisioiu for the planned walershed !ldditional!}!, .
Ecalopy will rely upon the plan tu a primary consideration in determining the public itrterest
related io such decisions.
WRIA 55157 Approach and Organization
I.n NrPdA 55/57, Spokane CAunty, Pend Oreille County, Stevens County; City of Spo}:anv, Vera Water
and Power, and A'hihvor[h Water District assumed the rolc qf Initiating Governments. Althoug6 na tribal
reservarion land is in the watershed, the Spokane Tribe wa.5 invited, but did not participate. Spokane
County agrsed to serve ds the lead agency fnr the projcct.
On behalf of the l.nitiating Governments, Spol:anc County applied for and received a planning D°rant from
Ecology in Junc 1998. The grant applicaiion stated that the planning Unit "is desiLmed to have equal
representation, to the maximum eartent possible, for all major interested parties in the watershed." Once
the grant was receivcd, the Little Spnkane and Middle Spokane itiver V►'ater5hed Management Plan
project began in 1999.
To guide the planning process, the initiating Govemments developed a Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA). The MOA (Appendix A) identified the goal and scopc of the plan, possible interesis to include
on tt►e WR1A 55/57 Planning Unit the project objectives and an outline of the planning pmcess. For
R'RLA 55157, the Initiating Govemments decided to address ,Azter quanticy and tbe optional instream
flow companents.
The 11'PA envisions broad public, privatc and government involvement in the planning process. To
accomplith this, requests were circulated to agencies, groups and individuals to serve on the Planning
Unit. Representation varied slightly ovcr the course of the pmject but generally included twenty or more
interests (Append'v: B).
The Planning Unit met on a monthly basis for over four years, with more frequent meetings 6e1d during
the final six months of the project. Announcements and notcs for cach meeting were distributed to
Planning Unit membcrs and other interested parcies and posted o❑ the Spok.ane County VJatersheci
website. Initial work conduci-d by the Planning Unit included the edoption of a MOA, the preparation of
policies and issuc:s for the Technica] Assessment and Watershed Management Plan. The Planning Unit
usetj a consensus process to arrive ai most decisions. (Please see Appendix C for a eomplcte list of
Planning Unit Operaiing Procedures.) .
The prelimindry draft (Draft O 1) of the Watenhed Management Plan for RrRIA 55 and 57 was complctc:d
, in e.arly September 2004. Notification was made to the Flanning Unit and other stakebolders, and the
preluninary draft Plan was posted on tfie walcrshcd plaiining wabsite (www.spokanewatershect.org).
Public meetint,;s were held on September 14 and 15 in Spokane and Colbert, respectavely, to presenc the
prcliminary draft Plan and receive comments from the general public. Comments on the preliminary drafl
Plan were reeeived until October 14 2004. '1'he complete comments are included as Appendix D.
~ Tn order lo respond to the specific comments received, the P1ann.ing Unit preparetl a Responsivenefis
Summary, which is atlached as Appendix E. }'or organizational purposPs, and to assist the VJRIA 55I57
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Planning Unit in developing a uniform set of comprehensive, non-repetitivc responses, the comments ~
were sorted by issue.
The primary issues addressed in the Responsiveness Sutnmary include: Conservation; C4nservation,
Reclamation and Reuse; Growth; VJaTer Quality; Logging and Reforestation; lnstream Flows on Spo}-ane
River, including reference locations, Water Quality, and Aesthetics; Recharge and Base Flow
Augmentation; Eloika Lake issues; and other issues related to decision making process, cnordination with
other regional water resource issues, and publie process.
As approved by the W1Z[A 55/57 Planning Unit, the WRIA 55/57 Watershed Management Plan (Draft
02) has been amended to address spExific comments when appropriate. The resulting WRIA 55/57
Waiershed Management Plan is intended to be a consensus-hased living dociunent, which, when adopted,
will be reviewed and amended on a regular basis. Also, as the VJRiA 54 Watershed Plan is developed
and adopted, then this plan may be revised accordingty.
WRIA 55/57 Planning Unit Policy Statements
To guide the development of the Watershed Managcmcnt Plan, the WRIA 55/57 Planning Unit created
tvvenry-five Policy StaLements for tbe following eight (8) major water resource areas: Water Conservation,
Reclamation and Reuse, Instream Flow Needs for the Middle Spol:ane Watershed, Instream Flnw Needs
for the Little Spokane River, Domestic Exempt Wclls, Water Rights and Claims, Strategies for Base Flow
Au~,~rnentation, Strategies for Ground Water Recharge Enhancement, and Approaches to Plan
Implementation.
The VJRIA 55/57 Planning Unit developed ninety-seven recommendations to implement the twenty-five ~
Policy Statements. The Policy Statements are fisted below in the order they appcar in Chapter 4 of this
dociiment
1) Support actions to retiuce per capita water corisumption.
2) Support education programs which foster public acceptance of water conservation, reuse and
reclamation.
3) Support actions that result in the i.ncreaseci use of reclaimed and reused water.
4) Assure that instream flows for the Viiddle Spolcane River meet the needs of rainbow trout and
othcr xssociaied aquatic biota.
5) Manage flow in the Middle Spokane River to provide for aesthetic and recreational use.
6) Manage flow in the Middlc Spokane River to maintain water quality adequate for identi5ed
benef cial uses.
7) Manage flow in the Middle Spokane River to provide adequatc flow during spring nmoff so
river water can be diverted for groundwater recharge augmentation while protecting spawning
and ineubation of fish.
8) Integrate flow recommendations for aquatic biota, recreation, aesthetics, and water qualiry into
an overall recommendation for flow management in the WR1A 57 watershed.
9) Assure ihat instream flows for the Little Spokane River (173-555 WAC) mect the needs of
rainbow crout and mountain wfiitefish and other represencative aquatic biota
l0) INanage waier resources in the Little Spokane f7.iver Basin tn maintain beneficial uscs other
than aquatic biota:.
11) Integrate flaw recommendations for aquatic biota, rFCreation, aesthetics, water quality, and
other uses into an overal] recommendation fiar a minimum instream flow regirnc. OV1tIA 55)
12) Dcvelop approaches to land use managcment that lirnits the impacts of withdrawals From
dornestic exempt wells at or below current tevels. ~
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13) Collect additional data to better defuie the impact of excmpt wells on water us,e and model
cxlibration.
14) Develop a clear, consistent policy for assigning water rights quantitics for water systems tak.ing
over domestic exempt wells.
15) Water management is neE;ded for N\'RIAs 55 and 57 to in.sure water in the future for a11
beneficial uses.
16) Reduce summertime water use ta help increase river ilow during low flow years.
17) Suppori water resources management apprnaches that augmenf water supply in the Little
Spokane River bacin during the summer high water use period_
I$) Support water resources management approaches that augtnent water supply in the Middle
Spo}:ane Rivsr basin durino tbe summer high water use periocL
19) Support water resnum,cs management approaches that au?ment stream flow in the Middte
Spokane River during summer lavv flow season.
20) SuppDrt sterm water management approaches that foster the maintenance or enbancement of
naitiara.l gtoundwater recliarge rates due to dire:ct precipitation.
21) Supporl the use of reclaimed /reused wawr for aquifer storage and recovery practices, tal:ing
wellhead protection areas into account, to provide mitigation for municipal water supply
pumping and to support Spol:ane R.iver base flow.
22) Support the practice of groundwater necharge using Spal:a.ne R.iver water diversions during
high flow p;,•riods, wtiere the injection does nat e,ause a supply wel] to becorne groundNmter
under Lhe i.nJluence of surface water, to provide mitigation for municipol water suprly pwnping
and to support Spokane River base flow.
23) Support continuing data callec:tion and evaluation to fill daia aps that lic►iit the scope and
implemetability of the Vl'RT,A >j & 57 R'atershed Plan.
24) Utilize established systems for forecasring water availabiliry in the Spokane and Lirile Spflkanc
J Watersbeds.
25) Promote funding of projects included in VJatershed Plans.
WRIA 55/57 Watershed Management Ptan Organization
The W"R1A 55/57 «latershed Plan is organized into fve chapters:
l . Intr+oduction
2. Technical Summary
3. Water Availability
4. Recommendations
5. lmplementarian.
Chapter 1 provides bacdground on tbe Walershcd Planning Act (Chapter 90.82 RCW) and the Policy
Statements (goals) that ihe V+'R1A 55157 Planning Unit created for the two watersheds.
Chapter 2 is a detailed summation of all the clata existing before the formation of r.he VJR.IA SS and 57
Planning Unit and the data collccted during Phase II of this nrpject. Section 2 infonnation is a
compilation of four rcports; "Little Spokane (WRLA 55) and Middle Spokane (WR1A 57) Watershed
Planning Phase Il - Level l Assessment, Data Compilaiion and Preliminary Analysis" (Golder, 2003),
"Little and Middle Spokane Watershed VITRIA 55 and 57 Planning Unit Level 2 Technical Assessment:
Watershed Simulatian Model" (Golder; 2003), "Liltle Spokane River 13asin (`VRI.A SS) Instream Flow
Assessment" (Golcler, 2(103), and "Instream flow and Fish Hahitat Asscssment"(NI-IC, 2004).
` Chapter 3 is a discussion of waler availability in RrR.IAs 55 and 57. The factors that determine water
availability are presented and discussed. Chapter 3 also presents two firture scenarios concerning water
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availability_ The first sc:enario presents water consumption twenty years into the future to the ycar 2020,
and the sccond presents water consumption further into the firtare by artificially pumping the full
municipal inchoate water rights. nese scenarios provide a general view of water availability, what the
short and long-term increased dsmand for water would be due to population growlh, and the impact that
withdrawals have on the overall hydraulic conditions in the basin.
Chapter 4 is a compilation of hventy-fve Palicy St'atements covering the eight key water resourae action
areas. To implement the twenty-five Folicy Statements, the WWA 55157 Plann.ing Unit generated
approximatcly 100 recommendations. Recommendations presented herein do not necessarily represent
obligations by the participating governments and otganizations, unless specifically stated.
Cbapter 5 is a presentation of the Implementation Matruc. The Implementation Matrix presents the list of
the recommendations developed in Chapter 4 and identifies the preliminary commitments of the
Tmplcmcnting Governments and organizations. T'be implementation Matrix is intended to provide the
initial think-ing of the "who" and " whcn" with respect to implementation of the recommendations, and
includes information regarding pmposed timing and the anticipated level of effort. The Implementation
Matrix is a tool the Plnnn'tng Unit will utilize to refine the roles and responsibilities of the Lmplementing
Governments and organixations as the specific implementation measures are developed in Phase N,
which will commence following adoption of this Plan.
Duc to the complexities af the muhiple political subdivisions within WRIAs SS and 57, as noted in
Chapter 2, page 16, the recommendations and obligations in both Chapters 4 and 5 developed for each
watershed do not necessarily represent the full support or prioriry order of implementation by all
participating Sovemments. Por example, in WR1A 55, recommendations or obligations that were defined
as top priorities for Spokane County may in fact he a low priority or no priority for Pend Oreille and/or
Stevens CounGes due to varied priorities and issues dealing with the economical, cultural, and popula6on
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CH11.I'TER 2 TECHNICAL INF'ORM.ATION SLTMMARX
Walershe:d Plannina accommodates nvo types of inf'ormatinn: existing data and newly developed data.
Existing data compiled and assessed far its value in answering the basic questions of Watershed Planning
forms the ba.sis of plan preparation. When data gaps i.n the existing data prevent answering the basic
questions, new ar addiiional data is collecu;d to fill those gaps. "I°h.is summary is broken into twn sections
based an the division of existing and new data.
General.ly, the information described and canclu.zions drawn below in J..cvel 1 Technical Assessment am
from the executive summary of the Golder Associates Inc. (GoIder) document titled RRIA 55157
Wrrtershed Planning Phnse 11- Level 1 Data Compilntion rnul Preliminary Assessment, (Golder, 2063).
`I'o provide a more complete technical picfure, specific data fmm the document not i.n Golder's summary
has been moveld into this scction. In addition, some of the information is rccast tA present a concise
picture of the issues involved_
The information in Level lT Technical Assessment is drawn from four primary sAUrces: Little Spokane
Rfvtr Basin (WRIA 55) tnstream Flow Nesds Assessment, (Golder, 2003),- Level 2 TechnicUlAxsessmenr:
bi'Qlershed Simulativn Model, (Golder, 2003); Middle Spokane R.iver (R'Rl4 57) Instream Flow fN7eeds
.4ssessment (Hardin Davis, 2004); cnul Sturage Assessment: Little wid Middle SpoY.ane Alatersheds
(Gnlder, 2004). .Again, some of the data presented in the driginal reports is recast to present a concise
picture and to tsetter answer questions developed during Planning Unit sessions where Vl'atershed
Planning issues were c3iscu.ssc.d.
1. Level 1 Technical Assessment; Data Compilation and Preliminary Assessment
I~ J The Phuce.II - Leyel ! Data Compilation unrl Prt.limincrry Assessment, (Golder, 2003) represents the fir5t
integrated basin-scale study of WRLA 57. In 1978 the Uni►ed States Environmental Arotectinn Ageney
(EPA) dGSignated the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie (SV`R.P) Aquifer a"Sole Saurce Aquifer".
Currently, the SVRP Aqui.fer is the drinking water soun;e for more than 400,000 people living in Spo}:ane
County, Washington dnd Kootenai County, Idahn. Due to the unique cbaracteristics of the SVRP
Aquifer, most nf the previous work within WR.[A 57 has focused on this aquifer.
Previous studies include:
Research level studies and papers on the formation of the SVRP aquifer (F3retz, 1930; Bretz,
1959; Furves, 1969; Bal:er, 1973; Kiver and Stradling, 1985; Jensen and Eckart, 19$7; Molenaar,
1988);
A series of sequential growidwater flow mc►detino studies (Pluhowski and 7'hom,is, 1968; Urost
and Seitz, 1978; Bolke and Vaccaro, 1979; Bolke and Vaccaro, 1981;13o1.1:e and Vaccaro, 1983;
Molenaar, 1988; Buchanan and Olness, 1994; CH2M Hill, 1998; CH2M Hill, 2000);
Aquifer sensitivity and wellhead prote,ction studics (IDEQ, 2000; CH2M Hill, 1998; C142M I•Till,
2000); and,
F-Iydraulic continuiry studies (McDonald and }3room, 1951; Broom, 1951; Ivliller, 1996; Gearhart
and Bucha.nan, 2000).
~ To date, an instream iiow rulc has not been set for the Spokaiie River in WR1A 57. However, a
recommended rninimum flow target for the Spokane River was set by Ecology at 2,000 cfs in 1999 at the
~United Statcs Geologic Survey (USC:.TS) gage 12422500 (Spokane River at Spo};ane). The 2,000 cfs tzrget
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recommended by tha VJashington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDPV►D represents the SO%
exceedencc flow for the period of record pre-installation of the Post Falls Dam (i.e. 1891 to 1904
Although Ecology has not completeci a basin-scale study of WRIA 57, the RTR.IA 55I57 Planni.n; Uait has
identi5ed a number of issues based on its understandins of the area:
1. The 2,000 cfs Spokane River target flow is met only 86% of the time and only 55% of the time in
Yhe summer;
2. Interactions betwcen the SVRP Aquifer and the Spokane River are important seasonally and
spatially to maintain flows and good watcr quality in the Spokane River; and,
3. A better understanding of how Spokane River flows are impacted by human activities (e.g., land
use changes and pumping wells) is required to chart the future development in WRIA 57.
Summary of Existing Data
VVatershed planning under Chapter R.CW 90.82 was conducted joint]y in WRJ:A 55, the Little Spokane
and VJRIA 57, tbe Middle Spokane River basins_ Though there are two surface watcr hasins in the study
area, the draina.ges are linl:ed by significant movemcnt of the SVRP Aquifer water £rom WR.T,A 57 to
WRIA 55. 'Ihe reach of the Spokane River below the confluence of the Spokane and Little Spokane is
referred to as WRIA 54, the Lower Spokane R.iver. These basins comprise the Spokane R.iver / Aquifer
System that is tributary tn the Coliunbia River.
N'JRIA 55 is comprised of lhe drainage basin of the Little Spokane River (Figure 21A). WRIA 57 is
comprissed of the portion of the drainage basin of the Spokane River from the Washington-Idaho border to
its confluencs with Hangman (Latah) Creek (Figure 21A) and is called the Middle Spokane Watershed. _
For modeli.ng purposes the USGS gagc near Post Falls serves as the study arE;a houndarry due to the
hydraulic control provided by the gage.
1=or this summary of existing data, Spokane County acted as a clearinghouse for the transfer of
information from the watershed Planning Unit mcmhers to Golder. The information was compiled in one
of four formats: harcicopy; bibliography; G1S data layers; or other electronic data (e.g., spreadsheeu,
databases, etc.).
Regional Setting
Pigure 2.I.A outlines the boundaries of VVRIA 55 (the Little Spokane River Basin) and R'R.IA 57 (the
Nliddle Spokane River Basin) relative to surround'mg basins and political jurisdictions. The basins are
located on the eastem baundary of Washington State in dhe rain shadow of the Cascade Range. The two
basins are located on the castern etige of the Columbia River Basalt Plateau, in the foothills of the Rocky
Mountain Rarge. The Little and Middle Spokane Watersheds are located in Northeastern Washington on
the border with Idaho. The natural drainage of the Little Spokane River is almost entirely wiihin the
WRIA 55 boundary; only a small portion of the drainage laps over into Idaho. WRIA 57 contains less
than 10% af the contributing natural drainage of the Spokane Basin. Most of the Spokane watershed lies
in Idaho.
Geology
The subsurf'ace geology is comprised of crystalline basement rocks of &pnite and gneiss, whicb outerop
on the uplands surrounding the basins. Columbia R.iver Basalt mcks cover parts of the ]ower clcvations
of the basins. Rivers cr4dcd vaUeys in these deposits, and filled them with unconsolidated sedimenis.
These sediments form the primary ayuifers, but the basalts are also tappt;d as productive aquifers.
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Climate and Topography
Precipilation is a key climatic component of ~
the hydrologic syslsm of a watershed.
Annual precipita[ion in 'WRLAs 55 & 57
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ranges from about 15 inches per year in the
lower elevations of the basins to over 45 ~L-ittle Srokanc
inches in the mount3innus parts of the
basins. About 70% of the precipitaxion
occurs durinp the months of October 1q; m~
throux;h March. Approximately 25-40% of E_ ~ E~ > G
t h e p rmipi t a t i o n f a l l s a s s n o w, d e p e n d i ng o n -~~,--'•,,~f; ~
elevatiott. Accumulations of snow range
from a few inches to several feet at the
Spokane Nlationa] Weather Service Station. ~ ~
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Climatic records for staiions around
Spol:ane, lleer Park: Coeur d'Alene,
Newport, Cheney and Colvi]]e were
collected for use in the study. Suniinaries nf ?►~~13e!Spokunc
some of the climatic characteristics in the ~atershed
area are shown in Table 21A.
saoi.~ caunry
~ Figure 2_I.A. Middle and Little Spokane Watersheds.
Table 2.I.A WRIA 55 &57 Cl.i.mate Characterisrics
Station Elevation Average Annual Avcrage Annua.l AveraDe Annual
ft ms) Tem erature ° Preci itation in. SnoHrf'ali in.
Spokane I.nternational 1,355 48.0 16.2 41.7
Ai ort
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Coeur d'Alene 2,135 47.9 26.5 47.4
Mt. S okane Summit 5,280 36.6 46.2 162.5
Deer Pxrk 2,201 ~ 453 21.8 N/A
A second key climafic component of a water balance for a hycirola& system is evapoiranspiration, the
removal of water from the system by evaporation from surface water and the removal of water from the
system by plants, transpiration. ln the model used to evaiuate the hydrology of the M:iddle Spokane and
Little Spokanc basins this element is calculat,e;d from a variety of factars including precipitatinn,
temperature, wind, soil moisture and vegetation rype. Eva]uations of evapotranspiration for the arc:a have
been macte fnr a variety of purposts including earlier modeling efforts. The sevcral rnodels ussd produce
potential evapotranspiration rales ranging from Z to 4 inches per year for Spokane. Actual
evapotranspiration is limited by Prc:cipitation and is usually about half the patcntial evapotranspiration
unless irrigation is applied. Potential evapotranspirdtion rnay reach'/~ ineh per day durijlg a hot summer.
Land Use
~ Land use and land cover vacy in the two basins. ]n R'RTA 55, the cSominant land uses are forest (70%),
agriculture (25%) and urban developmcnt (5%). I.n WRI.A 57, the dominant land uses are forest (60%),
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urban development (23%), and agriculture (16%). Land uss changes in the fulure are expected to result in ~
tbe conversion of agricultural land to urban land use in both WRIAs. ~
Political Subdivisions
WRIAs 55 & 57 contai.n a number of political suUdivisions. Thc Little Spokane (W12IA Sa) basin lies
prunarily within Spokane Gounty but portions lie in Stevens and Pcnd Qreille Counties. 7"he City af Deer
Park is the largest municipality that lies completely in the watershed. The incorporated town of Clayton
and unincorporated communities of EU: Milan, R.iverside, Chattaroy, Colbert, and Mead also fall within
the watershed boundaries. Thc entirc Middle Spokane basin (WRIA 57) within Washington State lies in
Spokane Couniy; there are four additional municipal governments with jurisdiction in the basin. °1°he City
of Spokane is the largest both in terms of land area and population. The Town of Millwoad is the
smallest The City of Liberty La}:e and the City of Spokane Valley, incorporated in 1998 and 2003
respectively have been created since the inception of w-atershcd planning. 'rhe populations and
populatinn projections of the azeas within Spokane County are listed in Table 2.I.I3.
Table 2I.B. Population Forecasts for Muniupalities in WRIA 55 & 57
S ol:ane Coun Com rehensive Plan and Ca ital Facilities Plan
S stem Name 19901'o ulation 2000 Po ulatian 2020 Pro'ected Po uJation
Deer Park 2,278 3,01.7 5,767
Libe T,akc3 600 3,265 10,511
Millwood 1,559 1,64.9 1,821
S okane, Ci ofl 145,629 249,629
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S okane Valle , City ofR 82,005 101,000
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7- Spokane Cou.nty Comprchensive Pla.n population of incorporated area
2- City of Spokane Valley Incorporated in 2003
3- Liberty Lake 2020 pnpulation based on 11/30/2(?Q4 Spokane County findings, 2004-1009.
S okane Coun I Com rehensive Plan resolution 1-1059, Nov 2001
Unlike many communities where public water is provided by the municipa] governmeni, a large par[ion
of the water delivered to both the incorporaizd and unincorporated urban arca is provided by sFscial
purpose walet and irrigation districls. Of the approximately 275,000 people in the Planning Area, 40 %
aze served by water systems operated by cities, 50 % by specia] purpose water districts, and 10% by
individual wells. Table 21C lists the major watcr systems with their 2000 populations and projected
2020 populations. Almost half of the customers served by the Ciry of Spokane live outside of the WRIA
55 & 57 boundaries; hnwever, almost a11 of the water for the City of Spokane's servicc arca is pumped
from WRIA 55 or 57.
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Table 2.I.C Water System Population Forecasts From the Spokane County Comprehen.sive
Plan and Ca ital Facilides Plan
System Name 2000 o ulation Prq'ectcd 2020 o ulation
Carnho e Irri ation District #7 1,200 1,690
Consnfidated irrigation District # 19 16,388 27,086
Ueer Fark ~ 3,017 5,767
Cast Spokane A'ater District #I 4,063 4,681
H.utch.inson Irrieation District #16 1,950 2,063
Irvin Water Distric# #6 2,531 4,564
Liberty La}:e Sewer & VJaier Districi 4,125 9,533
Milhvood 1,649 1,821
Model Irri ation llistrict # 18 5.708 6,353
Modem Electric R'ater Com an16,677 20,997
North S ol:ane lmeation District #8 2.000 2503
Orchard Avenue Irri ation District #6 3,178 3,301
Pa..Gadcna Park Irrieatinn 17istrict #6 4.168 6,921
S okane, Ci y 0 200,416 259,000
S kane Count), R'ater District #3 22,140 2$,563
7'rent-wrood lrrioation District #3 4,048 5,508
Vera Water and Power 19,801 28,136
~ Whitworth R'ater District #2 16,890 25,44$
Total Ci y of S okxne wazsr service arca) 329,949 444,235
]-Water System 1'lan population of waier service area and projected populaiion. City of Spokane incorporatcd
area 2000 population 195,629. Frojecied incorporated :u+ea 2020 populalion 249,629.
Spokane Counry Comprehensive T'lan resolution 1-I059,Nov 2001
S, okanc CountY Capital Facilities Plan. Iaec 2001.
Surface Water
'T'he major stream in 'WRIA 55 is the Little Spokane River and the major stream in WR]A 57 is a poriion
of the Spokane River. Graphs of annual discharge over the period of record for gages on both the Lirile
Spokane and Middle Spokane show highly variable flows (Figure 21I3). Mean annual discharge for the
Litlle Spokane ai Dartford is 220,000 aCre-feEt; for the Spokane Rivcr at Spokane it is 4.$ million acre-
feet
On both streams, the maximum recorded discharge is approximately 4 times the minirourn discharge.
AJihough annual variations and long-term streamflow trends are affected by water ciiversions and
withdrawals, large-scale weather patterns (e.g., decadal pattenis affected by Lhe Yacific Decadal
05cillation [I'DO]) are believed to be the clominant influence affecCing steeamflows. This ef:fect is
clearest in the more than 100 years of data for the Spokane K.iver at Spokans gage.
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Table 2.I.D. Annual Discharge for the i.ittle Spokane and Middle Spokane Rivers for the ~
eriod of record in acre-feeE.
Mean Anaual Maximum Annual Minimum A,nnual
Dischar e Dischar e Dischar e
Little Spokane 1Ziver at Dartford
April 1929 - September 1932,; 219,856 453,203 (1997) 92,668 (1931)
iaecember 1947 - Se ter,nber 2003
Spokane River at Spokane 4,867,$94 8,932,033 (1974) 1,815,709 (197~
A ril 1891 - Se tember 2003
Little Spokane River
The headwaters of the Little Spokane River are split approximately evenJy between the VJest Braneh of
the Little Spokane River and the mainstem. Thc mainstem heads in a lacge wetland area west of Newport,
WA. Some studies sug,gest 1he mainstem may receivc baseflow from the Pend Oreille River system in the
form of inter-basin underflow. T'he West Brane6 of the Little Spokane R.iver heads in the Diamond Lake drainage and flows through several large shallow IaJ:es, Diamond, Sachccn and Eloika, before merging
with the main stem at River Mile 28.
Flow in the upper reaches of the Little Spokane River increases primarily through the cortributian of
tributaries such as Dcadman and Dragoon Creeks. In the lower reach, defined here as the reach between
the Dartford gage and the mouth, flow increases signif cantly as a result of groundwater discharge from
V1r121A 57 via the SVRP Aquifer. The river is dominantly gaining throughout its length. The Little
Spokane R.iver has fcw artificial controls on its flow and the hydrograph shows sharp responses to
scasonal effects such as snow pack melt.
Minimum instream [lows were esiablished in 1976 at four points on the Little Spokane River (Ch. 173-
555 WAC). The minimum flows were set at the 80% exce.sdence level based on the h.istorical record.
Chapter 173-555 NAC es[ablished flows for the gages at Elk, Chattuoy, Dartford ancl Near Dartford
(Ruiter Parkway Bridge). More information Un Little Spokane R.iver minimum flows is includcd Seetion
2 of this chapter.
Spokane River
In VJRIA 57, thcrc are no permanent streams tributary to the Spokane River; the porous soil of the aquifer
Little Spokane River at Dartford Spokane River at Spokane
700 14,000
640 - 12,000
500 ~ 10,000
~ 400 d 8,000 -
A, J
0 300 • - 0 6,000 -
w
200 u" 4,000 -
100 ' 2,0(MO •
0 .0
1925 1945 1465 1985 2005 1890 1910 1930 1950 1970 1990 2010
Yea r YCA r
Figure 2.1.11. iN1ean annual dischargE:s in the I:,ittle and Spokane Rivers.
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~ host material, over which the river flows, absorbs flow from la}:es and sireams before they reach the rivLr.
Pca1: flows are not as sharp as for the C.ittle Spokane River and are attenuated as a result of the larger
drai.nage basin size: tempering of ilow surges by storage in La1:e Coeur d'Alene and buffering of changes
in flow by losses to and g-dins from the SNrR.F' Aquifer.
A numbcr of aams are located on ttze mainstem Spokane R.iver (Table 21E). Of these, the Past Falls
Dam located doHmsUewn from the oullet of L,al:e Coeur d'.Alene has the greatest effect on tFie river
bydrograph. Flow through the dam regulates Spokane 17.iver flow for four to six months a ycar during the
low flow period. The dam rsoulates flow to maintain the level of Lal:e Coeur d' Alens at the agrrecd upon
ordinary high water mark of 2128 fi mean sea level (msl). Storing water that would have narivally
drxined from the lal:c during the summcr modifies the flow charact.eristics of the river. The current
hydrograph shows minimum flows occurring in late August or early September cornpared to ths pre dam
. hyd.rograph where minima occurrsd in late September of early October. Long Lai:e Dam, located
downstream of the study arca also has a si:oraQe reservou adequate to allow minor e.ffects on flow.
I'able 2.I.E. CharacterisYics of Spukane River Dams and Impoundments
T,.tacation Poo] Elevation Maximum Flvw at
Site Owner River Inbtallation (ft msI)/ Storage Power Max
Date Capacity (acce - Pr4duction Power
Mile ft MW cfs
Post Falls 1 Avista 100 1906 2,128 / 225,000 14.75) 5,400
Utilities
Upriver City of 80.2 1894 1,910 / 3,000 14 7,500
0 S okane
Division Avista 74.5 1922 1,8705 / 800 10 2,500
Street / Uti'Uties
, U er Falls
Monroe tlvista 73.9 1890 1,806 / 30 14.52 2,900
Street Utilities
Nine Milel Avista 581 1908 1,606.6 / 3,130 26.4 6,500
Utilides
Long La.ke 1 Avista 33.9 191.5 1,536 / 105,000 71
Lltilities
Littie Falls I Avista 29.3 1910 1,362 / 2,220 32
Utilities
~ Thcse da.ms are outside of the ~ 55 and 57 watersheds.
There are several run-of-the-river dams along the mainstem of the Spokane River. These include Upriver
Dam, Upper Falls Dam, Monroe Street Darn, Nline R7ile Falls Dam and Little Falls Darn. With the
exceptic,m of Upriver 17am, which is operated by the Ciry of Spokane, these facilities are opE:rdted by
tlvista Urilities. NVhile ihese dams have little effect on the hydrograph; they do change lhe character of
the river in their unpoundment area.5.
There is a high degree of hydraulic continuity between the Spokane River and groundwater of the SVR.P
Aquifer that stronEly aftects seasonal and annual flo~N,s. Between the Idaho-Wash.ington border and the
river's confluence with Hangman Creck, there are several well-defined gaining or losing reaches. Water
flowino through the Spokane River Valley flows oul of the V►'RIA 57 stucly area through the Spokane
River and as groundwater through the H.illyard and Trinity Troughs (Figure 21A).
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An instream flow target of 2,000 cfs at the Spokane River at Spol:ane gage was agreed to by Ecology and
the V11ashington Uepartment of Fi.sh and Wildlife in 1999. This target was baseti on 50% of natural flows ~
using flow data from before the installation of the Post Fa1ls Dam (1891-1906). The lowest seven-day
average flow fails to meet instream flow target almost every year. 7'he frequency and ducation of non-
attainment of these target flows cflrrelates to wet and dry Pacifc pecadal Oscillations (PDO) periods.
Recent studies suggest that thc ] 891-1y06 period may have been within a wet PD0 period. If so, the
instream flow target may not be representative of 50% of natural flows on avcrage over different climatic
periods.
Groundwater
Important groundwater resource aquifers occur primarily witt►in the unconsolidated sediments that
include glacial flood deposits and recent alluvium. Importartit local sources of domestic water suppty are
also found within glacial lak-e deposits, fracturc;d and weathered basalt, and crystalline basement rocks.
Dcnse and unweaihered crystalline hasement rocks as well as glacial lake clays act as important local
aquitards, restricting vertical and lateral groundwater movement The crystalline hasement aquitard
represents the lower hydrogeologic boundary of the region.
Bight aquifer areas have been delineated in WR]As 55 and 57. Tlvee of these areas (Five Mile Frairie,
Orchard Prairie and Green Bluf) contain basalt aquifers. Four of these areas (the SVRP Aquifer, the
Little Spokane River aquifer are,a, Peone Prairie, and the Diamond Lake aquifer area) are unconsolidaied
sediment aquifers. The i?eer Park Basin is comprised of an upper unconsUGdated sediment aquifer and a
lower basalt aquifer. Thc SVRP Aquifer, which occurs within the eentral portion of WRIA 57 and the
southem gortion of WRIA 55, as wcll xs extending into Idaho, is one of thc most productive aquifers in
the Ltnited States and serves as the primary water source for more than 400,000 people in Washington and
Idaho. 7he SVRP Aquifer acts as a conduit for flow from thc Spokane River through the Hillyard TrouDh
to the Little Spol;ane Rivcr, and to a lesser ea-tent through the Trinily Trough to lower reaches af the
Spokane River.
The majoriry of the groundwater level data cflllected ovcr the years in WRiAs 55 and 57 are from the
various SVRP Aquifer monitnring programs. Some data were also available for the Deer Park l3asin and
the Little Spokane Aquifer area.
lfiree rypes af groundwater level fluctuations were observed in hydrograph data from WRLA 55 and
WR,IA 57:
1. Groundwatcr Icvels in clasc: hydraulic continuity with surface water exhibit quick response (c.g.,
hours or days) to river stage fluctuations, with the response becoming more muted and the time
lag becoming longer with incrE:asing distance from surface water bodies;
2. Seasonal flucluations in response to rainy and dry seasons; and,
3. Long-term (decadal) fluctuations as a resull of extended geriods of bclow or above average
precipitation_
These variations of response may be impor[ant for developing water resourcc management options. For
instance, the lag time between surface water and groundwater fluctuations may allow for development of
groundwater extractions in areas of the aquifer system so that impacts to surface water occur during times
of the year with higher flows.
A series of groundwater flow models for ttie SVRP Aquifer have been constructed over the ]ast 30 years.
7'he purpose for developing models range from aquifer flow and contaminant transport (USGS models
fmm the 1980's) to support of land development (i.e. groundwater supply) and to desig*nate wellhead ~
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~ edpture zones for the water purveyors Wellhcad Proteciion Plans (CH2M-I-iill 1998, 2000). Studies
conducted ta develop daia for madcl development hxve resulted in i_mproved understanding af'the SVItE'
Aquifcr.
Water Quality
WRLA 55 - Scveral reaches of the T it[le Spokane River arc listed as impaued under Section 303(d) of die
Clsan VJater Act, including the arc:a around the conJluence with Deadman Crcel: (temperarurc, pH, and
coliform) and ncar the confluence with the Spokane R,iver (polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and
coliform). The Dragoon Creek sub-bassin, where the City of Deer Park is located, has several reaches tha#
are water qudlity impaired (dissnlvcd oxygen [DO] and coliform) and listed under Section 303(d) of the
Cleatt VJater Act The wa[er quality problems in the Little Spokane system are probab]y related to
agricultural activities (DO and coliform), maintenar►ce of residential lawns (DO and temperature), loss of
riparian vegetation, tEKnperature, and industrial activities (PCBs), among other potential factors.
Groundwater quality is generally bood to excellent thrauDhout NVRIA 55. However, localized arer3s with
elevated nit.rate concentrarions ex.ist and are li}:ely re,lated primarily to agricultw~d] activities with on-site
wasteHuter discharges a possibilily in some cases. Groundwater discharge to Dragoon Creek durina low
flow periods is believed to contribute nitrate to surfacE: watcr. Siguficant groundwater disehargc f.rom
ttle SVRP aquifer in the Little Spokane R.iver below Dariford is important in providing su.mmer base flow
and maintaining good surface water quality which in turn support aquatic habitat and recreat:ional uses.
WRlA 57 - Surface water quality issues in V1'R_lA 57 include heavy metals, DO, pH; temperature, PCBs
and sediment Heavry metal concentrations, primarily cadmium, lead and zinc, are relaied to the inflw:
0 frUm mining activi[ies iri Idaho's Coeur d'Alene River Basin. Mctal concentrations in the river are
gencralty a functian of flow; during hiDh flow, experienced during spring runoff, metals laden sE:diment
from the Coeur d'Alene basin is transported through I al:e Coeur d'Alene to the Spokane R.iver. The
rsmaining water quality issues may be related to wa,stswater trealment plant effluents (170), industrial
activities (PC$s), land use activitics, and possibly other factors. I'CBs are not very soluble in water and
iend to auaeh to organic maiter and sediments so the PCBs have accumulated in the bottom of the Upriver
Dam reservoir as weil as other places in the Spokane ltivcr.
Current data show that water quality in the SVR}' Aquifer is good to excellent Alt:hough there are few
examples of ac#ual contam.ination, the high potcntial for contamination to the sole source aquifer is
perhaps the most criticdl groundwater quality issue in the basin. VJater quality trends from the 1970s and
1980s showed a gradual increase in conta,minants, particularly nitrate- N1, within the aquifer. The increase
was attributed to the rapid residential devclopment dependent on sc:ptic t<uni: - drainfcld waste disposal.
VJith the aggressive sewer cnnstruction efforc IaunLhed in both northern Iclaho and Spokane County in the
mid 1980's, aquifer degradation has slowed or stopped. T'he SVkP aquifer is highly susceptible to
contanunadon because it is unconfined and the aquifer materials overlying sediments are very permeable.
In spite of the susceptibility of the aquifer to contaminants seeping i'rom the surface, water lost from the
river to the aquifer, even during high flow / high metals concentration periocis does not appear to
significantly impact gmundwater quaLity in the SVRE' aquifer (Caldwell and BoNvcrs, 2003). Votith the
River carryina total lead concentration on the prder of 1 part per million, groundwater 30 to 50 feet below
the river carried lead jwt at or below the level qf detection.
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Water Use and Allocation
Water Rights
A concise vcrsion of Ecology's VVater Rights Applicafion Tracking System (W1tAT5) database was
queried to provide a synogtic assessment of the current status of v►-ater allocation. The results of this
assessment are summarized in the tables below. The WRATS database was incamplete with respect to
the quantities associated with all permits and certifcates and no quantities were given for claims.
Therefore, a number of assumptions were made to quantify all rights. Water rights where the pwposss of
use are listed as fish propagatian, f.re suppression and power were tallied sepaiately and excluded from
Table 2.IF because they are generally non-cansumptive, or, in the case of fire suppression, rarely used.
Table 2LF. Estimated Allocation of Water Rights by Type (Acre-feet/yeaz)
xcludin rights,for 5sh roaLion, fire su ression and ower purposes of use
WRIA 55 WRiA 57 Total
Certificatcs & Pcrmits
Ground,water 128,000 278,000 406,000
Surface Watcr 15,000 16,000 31,000
Subtotal: 143,000 294,000 437,000
Claims
Groundwater 21,000 14,000 35,000
Surface Water 23,000 11,000 34,000
$ubtotal: 44,000 25,000 69,000
TOTAL: 187,000 319,000 506,000 ; ~
1 Acre-foot = 325 900 gaJlons
It is likcly Chat some of the rights reoistered in the RrRATS daiahase are oot valid and may be subject to
relinquishment due to non-use. Thcre have been three periods since Lbe water code was i.rnplemanted for
users of surface water (1917) and groundwater (1945) to rep ster claims to water rights. The
methodology used to quantify water rights and claims indicates that claims may constitute approximately
15% of the total amount. A review of the claim records reveals apparent duplicate and triplicate rec;.ords
for similar claims. "I°hese apparent replications are probably due to individuals registering the st►mc claim during each claim registry period and lil:ely do not actually represent unique claims. Therefore, the
number of claims may be significantly less than indicated.
The distribution of water rights among various purpases of use is shown in Table 21G. The amount
allocated to cxempt wells is estimated based on per capita use in the City of Spol:ane and severaJ rural
area purveyors and census populaLion outside of purveyor service areas. On the average the per capita use
determined for the purveyors assessed is consisteat with the Department of Health standard assumption of
800 gallons per household.
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Table 2.I.G. Estimated AllocaHon of Water Kights by Purpose of Use
(Acre-feet/ car)
WRIA 55 WRIA 57 Tntal
Munici al & Domestic
Permits & Certificates 81,000210,000 291,000
Gaims 8,000 2,000 10;000
Subtcital: 89,000 212,000 301,000
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Permits g Certificates 39,000 28,000 67,000
Claims 34,000 23,000 572000
Subfiatal: 73,000 51,000 124,000
Coromercial/Jndustrial
Permits & Certi-ficatcs 21,000 51,000 72;000
Cathcr 4,000 5.000 ~ 9,000
F-xem t Wclls --10 Q00
Total: 187,000 513,000 700,000
l Acre-foot = 325,900 gallons
lfiere are 23 applieations in VdR.iA 55 for new water righ1s, 16 pf these are for new grnundwater
allocations and 7 i'or new surface watEr right allocations, and 16 change applications. l.n NVRIA 57, there
are 37 applications for ns-w water riDhis, 27 of these are for new groundwater allocations and 10 for new
~ surface water right allocation.5, and 46 change applications. The averaee size of aFplication for new water
rights is approaimately 1,300 gallons per minutc (gpm) for groundwatcr, and 54 gpm (0.12 cf.s) for
st~rface water.
Spekane County recE;ntly established a VJater Conservancy }3oard as an addiiional avenue for expediting
the processing of change applications. 7'he board can consider change applications to va6d water rights.
Changes may noi resutt in an enlargement of the water right or impairment of other water riDhts including
minimum instream flows. '1herefore these proposed changes are not anticipated to have a significant
impact on water msowce management
Water Use
Actual watcr use estimated for tlie categorics of agricultural irrigation, water systems,
commercial/industrial use, and exempt wells is presented in Table 2.I.H. The largest uses of water for the
combined V4'RIAs 55 and 57 are: municipaUdomestic (--129,000 AF/yr); commercial/industrial (-38;000
AF/yr); exempt wells 6,6U0 A;F/yr); and, agricultural imgation (-7,700 AF/yr). '
Municipal and clomeslic use and commerciaUndustrial use ciata was compiled by Spoi:ane County and
includes the major water distribu[ion systems. Exempt well u-sc is estimated based on water system data
provided by Spokane County, 2000 census data, and per capita use provided by Spokane County and the
CitY of Spokane. Thc estimate of agrieultural irrigation use is based qn United States Department of
Agriculture iand use census Nlatural Resourcc Conservation Service dala and USGS land use mapping.
'I'he estimate of aetual use incorporates only the crop imgation requirement.
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Table 2.LH. Summary Comparison af Estimated Allocated R'ater and Actoal Use.
(excludin fire, fish and pwer uses; all uantiries in AF/ r
Actual Unused Percent of
Yurpose of Use Allocated Withdrawal Allocation Allocation
Used
WRIA 55
Agricultural Irr;gation a 73,337 6,398 66,939 9%
Municipal/Domesfic 88,996 24,553 64,,443 28%
Commercial/ Industrial 21,42$ 3,929 17,499 18%
Exempt Wel1s - 11,000 -
Subtotal 183,761 34,880 b 148,881 1996
WRIA 57
Agriculhurallrrigation 8 51,151 1278 49,873 2%
Municipal/Domestic 211,634 103,962 107,672 49 %
Commercial_/Tndtzstrial 50,996 34,254 16,742 67%
Exempt Wells - 5,600 -
Subtotal 313,781 139,4946 174,287 44%
Tota.] 497,542 174,374 6 323,168 35%
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° Allocaied quantities based on a duty of 3-4 feetlacre/yegr. Actual withdrawal based on a dury af 1.6
feeUacre/year. Application efficiencies, convcyance losses, and stock watering are not included and
may rsult in higher accual withdrawal cstimates.
b EYCludes exempt wcll usc.
1 Acre-foat = 325,900 =allons
Based on these estimates about 6% of water allocate,d for agricultural i.rrig-ation is actualiy beine used.
Wowever, this estimate does not account for conveyancc losses or irrigation application efficicncies. 7"he
distribution of irrigation rights being exerciscd likely varies v►idely and it is expeeied that many irrigation
rights are being used to the full extent of validity. Approximately 43% of water allocated to municipal
and domestic use is being used. Howcver, the avai]ability of allocated water rights is not evenly
distributed among purveyors. ln fact, growth within some water districts is limited by their available
water rights quantities. The esdmate of municipal and domestic actual use does not include small
dome:Stic systems with six or less connections. About 67% of the water in WR1A 57 allocated far
commercial and industrial applications is being used, while approximately 18% of the waler allocated in
WRIA 55 for this purpose is being used. .
Comparison of water use should also takc irito account the consumptive portion of aater use. This is the
partion of water that is evaporated thmugh various processes and transpired by plants as opposed to the
portion of water ttiat is retumed to gmundwater or streams. The largest consumptive water use in the two
basins is outdoor use for irrigation of landscaping. Comparing winter and summer water use from
purveyors showed that 50% to 67% of the waler pumped is used for landscape imgation. Table 2.1.1
summarizcs tMc cstimateci irrigation uses of thc categories of use by N'JRiA. A large portion of all
irrigation use is canSUmptive.
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Table 2.1.I: Summary of Estimated I.rri ation Use
Purpose ofUse Aetual Withdrawal l.mgation Us,e Irrigation Use}
(AFf yr
'WR1A 55
A ricultura] Imgalinn 6,398 100% 6,398
Munici aUDpmestic 24,553 SU% to 67"/0 12,276 to 16,369
Commereial/Industrial 3,929 Unknowm -
Exem t Wells' 11,000 50% to 67°/a 5,500 to 7,333
Subtotal 45,880 ~ 24,17410 30,100
WRLA 57 ATricultural Irrieation' 1 178 lQA"/o 1,278
Munici aVbomestic 103,962 SO% tk) 67% 51,981 to 69.310
Commercial/Industrial 34,254 Unknown -
Exem i Mells 5,600 50% to67% 2,800 to 3,733
Subtotal 145,094 56,059 to 74,321
Total 140,974 80,233 to 104,421
Ba.setl on Crop Irrigation Requirement. Application efficiencies tnay result in higher consumptive use.
Aciual appliration schedules may result in lower consumptive use.
z Based on exterior use of residential demand patts;ms for the City of Spokane. Over watering may
result in a signiGcant amount of retum flow and reduced consumptivc use_
~ 1 Acre-fooi = 325,900 allons
7"able 21J is awater balance using the actual waur withdrawal and use. 7'here is a discfepancy of
approximately 1.8% betwcen the estimated quanlity ofwater pumped (actual withd.rawal) and the quanlity
of ac[ual use. 7°here are many potential explanations for this discrepancy. Actual use estimates shown
above considered wastewater dischargc, septic system recharge, and irrigation (assuming half of purveyor
and exempt well water is used for landscape irrigation). Actual use estimates are alaout 2% greater than
aetual wididrawals if it is assumed that two thirds of purveyor and exempt well use is for landscape
irrigation. Some water purveyon calculaie "unaccounted water" (water that is pumped but is not
metered). VVater that is not metered includes, that consumed by fire suppression, hydrant testing, main
brea}:s; reservoir mhabilitation, streei cleaning or other permitted hydrant use. The volume of
unaccounted water can be more than 10% of the tntal water pumped by a purveyor.
Table 2.I.J. tlctual withdrawal and use.
(acre-fe;ctfycar
Actual withdrawal: 179,974
Irripation use: 92,327
V1'aste water dischar e: 7$,818
Se tic s stem rechar e: 12,000
Actual use accounted: 1$3.146
Actua) difference: (3,172)
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IL Level 2 Technical Assessment: Additional Data Collection and Assessment
After reviewing the Draft Phase Tf - T..evel 1 Assessment Data Compilation and Preliminary Assessmcnt
(Golder, 2003), the Planning Unit opted to collect additional information in several areas. Frimary needs
were for:
■ Refinement of data to calibrate the IviIICE SI-iE groundwater model (selected as the preferred tool
for analyzing wa#er availability);
• Assessing the suitability of Little Spokane River minimum flows as protection for aquatic biota;
■ l?evelaping data for an instresin fJow recflmmendation for the Middle Spokane; and
• Evaluating storage atternatives to cnhance streamflow and increase water supply.
As with the existing information provided above in Section 1: Level 1 Technical Assessment, the
summaries presented below are drawn primarily from the executive summaries of the parent documents;
supplemenial data and data interpretations are expanded with additional material from the individual
project reports.
Watershed Simulation Model
Early in the program, the WR1A 55 and57 Watershcd Plannins Unit decided to usc a numerical model to
assess water availabiJity in the Middle Spokane and L.ittle Spokane basins. The appraach was selected
because the large body of existing data for the planning area provides a sound technieal base for an
accurate model and public acceptability of decisions based on well calibrated modcls. 7"he PlanninS Unit
opted to use the IviIKE suite of saftware packages develo}red by the Danish Hydrolobic Institute.
The basic Mff.'E SHE model includes six rnodular components, each describing a major flow process of -~I
the hydrologic cycle. "fhese i.nclude interception/evapotranspi.ration, overlaiid flow, ct►annel flow,
unsaturated zone flow, saturated zone flow and snow pack. Additinnally, in the Little Spokane and
Middle Spokane Watersheds, simulations of lawn waterine and agricultural irrigation were included_ /A
primary benefit of the MIKE SFIE modeling environment is its abiliry io sunulate groundwater anct
surface water interaetions.
Modei Calibration and Sensitivity Analysis
The M:fECE SH:E model was calibrated over the hydrologic ycars ] 994 through 1999 that includes
representative dry (1994), wet (1997) and average years (1999). Calibration data included continuous and
snapshot river discharge, groundwater elevation, and snow wMter equivalent measurements.
Calihrations of heads in the central SVR.P Aquifer in WRIA 57 are shpwn to be accu.rate at both high and
low water table elevations. Calibrafion in the Willyard °I'rough area shows variable agreement beiween
simulatcd and actual water levels due to the existence of silUclay lens in the central portion of the Hillyazd
Trough. Tbis is in part due to the models method of solving a lens setup that restricLs accurate calibraGon
to heads f.rom wells screened above, in and below the lens. Calibration near the model boundary indicates
a nef;ci for additional data in this area to si.mulate aquifer response to the high degree of river to aquifer
recharge and the distribution qf th.is water i.n the aquifer.
Geology, hydrogeology and calibralian data in the aquifers of WR1A 55 are sparser than in WRIA 57 and
only general groundwater clevations .ire simulated in `VRIA SS. Annlaa] calibration qf thcse points shows
good averall correlation, with the sands and vels matching measured values better thdn the basalt
layer.
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Calibrafion of disLharge data on the Spokane River shows excellent calibratiQn to measured dam Major
losing and gaining reaches of the Srokane River are captured both in river discharges and i.n baseflow
simuiniions. Calibration of the Little Spokane River data is not as tood, with simulated flows higher than
actual flows on 5everal tributaries and reaches of the T,,ittle Spokdne 3tiver; particuJarly the early winter
p:eal; flows. Simulated peal: flows mat:checl observad flows betler during wet years ihan dry years at all
tages where pea1: data exists in )N'RIA 55 (primarily the Litile Spol:ane River). Interaction betwc;c;n
surface water and groundH-ater appcars to be well simulatf;d by the model over the full domain. Annual
dischargue model resutts for WR.IA 55 indicate that either the total amaunt of water input to the model
(primarily as precipitation) is too high or the total amount of sin}:s in Itie watershed is too low (primarily
as evapotranspiration).
SensitiNity analysis show the model is most sensitive to precipitation and temperature mputs, bAUndary
conditions, aquifer hydraulic conductivity, unsaturated zone hydraulic parameters and drainage
parameters.
Results of Model Scenario Analysis
nc planning Unit: cfLVeloped a list of 17 scenarios they considered useful for devclopinc, aWatershed
f'lan. This lisi was prioritized and the top six scenarios were assigned to Golder As.sociates for evaluation
(Table 2. II.A). Five scenarios were actually run, and the findings are presented below. The remaining
scenarios, and any new scenarios dcveloped during deliberations will be ana]yzed after the model is
transferred to the lcad agency.
As part of model calihration and sensitivit), analysis one model scenario was developed. This scenario
was meant to answer the question: what effect has pumping groundwater from the SVRP Aquifcr for
human use had on flows ofthe Spokane and Little Spokanc Rivers.
Table 2.II.A. N'RIA 55 & 57 Planning Unit model scenario priorities 6/16/2003
Prioritv Model Scenario WRIA lssue
0 Turn off all pumping and ar[ificial recharge. 55 & What are the a$'ects of purveyor and
(Pre-develo ment conditions 57 domestic um ing on rivers and a uifers?
1 Pump water with 20-year population growth 55 & R'hat happens to river and aquifer Ievels
added usin g current water use lcvcls. 57 vvith 20 vears of owth?
Pump water out oC the Spokane River 57 Wil1 the rechargc;d water affect river Clows?
2 during high t7ows and inject it into V1'ill it reach the river a1 an appropri3te .
grounclwater. May want to try several time?
locations. -
Turn off all wells near (within 1/2 mile) the 57 Does the location of aquifer pumping affect
3 river (in reaches wherc the aquifer is river recbarge (particularly in the summce)7
rechar' the river .
Replace domestic exempt wells within an 55 How do decreascd pumping and recharge
appropriate distanee of a public watcr (and from importcd water affect aquifcr levels
4 supply system with water purnped from the some and i7ow in the LSR? Will reeharge with
I-Iillyard Trough. in less pumping stabilize aquifer levels in the.
57) T SR basin? Does this negatively impact the
SVRP a uifer?
Pump all water riDhts and domestic exempt SS & VJhat are the affects of a maximum case
wells to tlheir maximum. 57 st;enario on the rivers and uifers?
~J Raise the water leve) behind U river Dam. 57 VJhat ha ens to river flow and a uifer
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levels? Do gaininS and losing reaches of
the river ehange? Do flows in the rivcr /
change7
Change river and aquifer flows coming into 57 What affect does more water use in ldaho
model from ldaho. (Most li}:ely in a(8, have on the river and aquifer?
ne ative direction 55
Tum off domestic exempt wells in Little 55 Are domestic excmpt wells having a large
S akane Basin. detrimental affect on LSR flows?
Change Spokane River flow to reflect 57 Hnw does this a.ffect river and aquifer
holding Lake Coeur d'Alene at 2128' longer levels?
into the fall.
Pump water Hith 20-year population growth 55 & VJhat happeris to river and aquifer levels
added. Include water conservation. 57 with 20 ears of owth and conservation?
Tum off pumping at Colbert I andfill 55 How will the ccssations of pumping from
cleanup wells. (Maybe this can be run vvith aquifers and discharge to the LSR effet-t
a scenario that affects only VJRIA 57.) flow in the LSR? How long will it tal:e to
reach e uilibrium?
Use current condilions with pumping (and 55 & What affect will conservation alone have on
recharge) to reflect conservation. May want 57 river and aquifer Ievels7
several scenarios with differf:nt levels of
conservarion.
Augment Spolcane River flow during the 57 Is there sufficienl water in Lal:e C4eur
summer from Lake Coeur d'Alene d'Alene to keep SR fJows Tt a higher ]evcl
all summer? Does lhis just recharge the
a uifer?
Run the model with the pumping associated SS & Would pumping currznt applications for <i
with new applications for water rights 57 wate:r rights affect the river or aquifci?
added.
R.un rootlel including pumping from likely 57 What affect does more watcr u..~e in Idaho
rawth in Idaho. have nn the river and a uifer?
Remove Upriver Dam (Probably not 57 PJhat happens to river flow and aquifer
possible) levels without this dam7 Do gaining and
losing rcaches of the river change? Do
flows in the river change?
Scenario 0 - PredeveloPment Conditinns
Predevelopment conditions were simulatcd in the model by "tuming off" the fpllowing processes:
■ Groundwater pumping (there are no surface water diversipns in the moriel);
• Agricultura] and lawm irrigation;
■ Wastewater dischacge to surface water and land surface; and
■ Drywell recharge.
These components entail all the w^atershed processes representative of development wittiin the model
domain, except for the hydroelectric dams, land u.se (e.g. changes in paved arcas or deforestation), and
ehanges tn aquifer inflow across the IdahaWashington stale ]ine. I-lydmelectric dams on the Spokane
R.iver in the watershed are not used to regulate flows but are run-of-the-rivcr and therefore have litile
affect on dawnstream f7ows. By limiting `predcvelupment' almost entirely to removing the watershed
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~ mechanisms distributing water, the impact,5 to streamflow and groundwater e:levation resulting from
changes in water withdrawal are ciearc:r.
TMe. largest area of groundwatE;r Icvel clianges were seen in the central SVRP Aquifer and the Hillyard
Trpugh where predevelopms;ni conditioiis raise aqui£er {evels by between 4 and 32 inc6es. Pronou»ced
groundwater level increascs occurred north of Liberty La1:e. Throughout the simulation the naiural
seasonal hydrogr-aph Oucluations of rising water levels in respanse to recharge during the winter and
dropping waier Ievels in response to regional drainage during the summer are maintained. Due to the
river / aquifer intcrchanges, the most important effects of turiling off pamping are on flow in the rivers.
The response of change in sveamfiow of the Spol:ane River at Spokane correlates well tn pumping of
groundwater. Pea}; grc,undwater pumping under current conditions is around 320 cfs, while the maximurri
difference in stremnflow under predevclopinent conditions coropared to current conditions was around
215 cfs. July, August, and SE_ptembcr flows were benwesn 177 cfs and 247 cfs higher under
predevelopment conditions. The tatal discharge of the Spokane R.iver at th-, Spokane gagc over the
complete period of time simulatcd (1993 to 1999) wa5 2% higher with predevelopmsnt conditions. T7iis
additional flow equates to 82% of the total groundwaier pumped over the period of time. The remaining
1$% of groundwater withdrawals is probably accounted for with raised groundwater leveLs, more flow
through the Trin.ity and HiUyard troughs; andlor other effecLq.
The Liltle Spokane River streamflow At Dartford, which is primarily up5treaun of major influences by the
SVR,}' Aquife,r, shows small differEnces in flow under predevelopment conditions. This mav be due in
paTt Lp:
a Most water withdrawal occ.urs dokAmstream of this mnnitoring point and
• Return nows of upstrcam uses reenter the Little Spokane R.iver before this pnint and no bypass
reach is created around the At Dartford monitoring poinL
Pcal: annual change in streamflaw At Dartford is around 10 cf5. Sveamflow at the Near Dartford gagc on
the Little Spokanc River shows a greater response ta groundwater pumpine. The peal+ change in
streaamilow is around 57 cfs. There does not appear to be any impact fram pumping on streamflow Near
Dartford du.ring the winter months. "I"he total reduction in volume of stream flow due to development
during the entire time period of simufation (April 1995 to September 1999) is 1.6%.
Scenario 1 - 20-year Grawth
This scenario models the projected changes in municipal and "domestic water use, wastewater discharge,
and lawn irrigation for the year 2020. Changes were aot made to water use for agiculture, commercial
and industrial, or exempt wcll use. The groundwater withc{rawals are modeled as monthly pumping rates.
Table 2. 11.8 shows the annual projected demand increase for areas within the moclel. The increase in
&Toundwater extraction i❑ WR.1A 57 is $6 cfs (56 mgd) during peak summer pumping and approximately
20 cfs (13 rngd) during minimum pumping periods (winter). °I°he averagc increase in pumping i.n W17.I.A
55 equaies to 15 cfs (10.4 med) in the summer and 1.5 cfs (1 mgd) in the winter manths.
Table 2.Zl..B. Tncreases in oundwater abstraction with rowth rojected foz 2020.
OriginaJ Modcl 20-year growth lncrease (million Increase lncrease
Pumping Pumping gallons) (mgd) (cfs)
Million gallons illion gallons)
N~'fZIA 55 10:951 12914 1,963 5.4 8.3
C~ «TRIA - 7 41;696 51,117 9,421 25_8 40.0
Total 52;648 641032 11,384 31.2 48.3
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In this model seenario, the Spokane River at Spokane discharge decreases by approximately 50 cfs in the
summer and 25 cfs in the winter. Between 7 and 13 cfs of the lost ilow is returned downstream by the
Waste V►'ater Treatment Plant. The change in discharge of the Spokane R.iver correlates well to pumping
of groundwater. There is no significant lag time between when peal: pumping occurs and when the
greatest decrease in flows occurs. This suggests thai impacts of pumping groundwater from the SVRP
Aquifer in R'RIA 57 to the river emerge quicl:ty.
The Little Spokane R.iver streamflow at the At Dartford gage has a peak change in streamflow of
approximately 22 cfs between November and December and a minimum change in streamflow of
approximately 13 efs during July and August time period. Flow at the Near Dartford gage shows a very
similar response with an additional reduction of about l cfs during the whole year. This additional
reduction is most likely due to pumping in the HiUyard Trough. 7'here is a si,gnificant lag time bvtween
peal: pumping and peak reduction in streamflow in thc Little Spokane River. This suggests a buffering
effect due to the distance between the pumping and the river andlor the natural grnundvwater storage
capacity.
Groundwater elevations deereased between 0.25 and 1 foot throughout the modeled area. The decreases
in groundwater elevations are not great, but lead to the rcduction of groundwater discharge to surface
water. The largest decreases in groundwater discharge to the Spokarte River occur in the gaitting reacttes
around Sullivan Road and just upstream of Greene Street. T'he largest decreases in groundwater discharge
to the Little Spokane River occur in the gai.n.ing reacb between Dragoon and Deadman Creel: as well as
the reach downstream of Dartf'ord Creek
Sccnario 2- Spokane River Diversion and Aquifer Injection During High Flows
During the high ilow period f.rom Aprit I to Jime I, 100 cfs was ciiverted from thc Spokane R,iver near ~ r{
Post Falls and used to rechargc thc SVFZP Aquifer by having the water percolate into the ground in a
shallow excavation near Barker Road and Trent Road.
Grouridwater elevalions i.ncrease arnund the injection point during the injection period. Af3er injection
has ended, the oroundwatcr mound spreads and dissipates from the model eastern boundary to Uptiver
Dam, with some effects downstream. 'lhere is no chanpe in groundwater elevations in the I-iillyard
Trough. In August, thc gmundwatcr mound has almost fully dissipated.
Flow in the Spol:ane River at Greene Street decreases immediately upon diversion of river water but the
eff'ects of water retuming to the river from the injection site to the river appears within 7 days - the output
time step for results. Once diversion and injection stops, there is a sharp increase in streamflow above
natural conditions. 'Ibe increase is not sustained and is far less than the total injected volume. The river
flow responsc ai Greenc Street ends by August and adds, on average, 20 cfs in June and 5 cfs in July. No
additional water from the diversion enters the Spokane River downstream of Greene Street. T'here is also
no impact on the Little Spokane River.
This scenario shows the truly dynamic nature nf the SVRP Aquifer with the rapid dissipation of water
dway from the injection point toward the river. Injecting water at the spccified localion and time v►iIl
insignificantly increase the flows in the Spokane River during low flow periods.
Scenario 3- Redistribution of Pumping Away from the Spokane River
An annual total of 12,000 million gallons of water from 7 wells was redistributcd to existing wells located
furkher fiom the river. '1'wo of the largest decreases in goundwater pumping, peaking at a combined rate
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of almost 40,000 gpm (8.8 cfs) occur upstream of Greene Street at the City-Par},-water and City-Well
Electric wells. The mdjority of the pumping has been trwsferred to the City-Nevada xnd City-Ray wells
with additional pumping ai the City-Central and City-Hnffman wells. DownstrE:am of Sullivan R.oad to
ju.sf upstream of Gr£enc Street there is an increase in the average groundwatE:r cicvations. Below Greene
Street and throug.h the Hillyard Trough there is an average decrease in groundwater elevaticans. At
Greene Street, discharge to the Spokane River incrt;a.5es the flows by as much as 35 cfs during the late
summer (Augu-qt). The flow in the Spokane River at the Spokane ga.ge is higher during the summer
months by &s much as 14 cfs bui ihere is either nO effect or a slight decrease in flow during the late winter
and spring. Flow in the Lirile Spokane R.iver nezr Dartford shows a decrease in ciiscbarge, between 1 and
2.5 cfs througbout the model run. This is U-ely due to decreases in groundwater elevations in the
HillYard Trough.
Seenario 4. - Inchoate Water Rights
Washington State House Bill 1338, passed after the identification of model scenarios, rcquires Waiershed
Planning Units to take all municipal H^ater rights into account - including the unuse@ portions of the water
right knov►m as incnoatc water rights. "1'his scenario was added and run as a means to mEt•I that
requirement.
Current pumping of municipalldomestic water rights is about 145,000 acre-feet per year. With the
incboate water rights, pumping would inereasc to around 300,000 acre-feet per year. The SVR.P Aquif'er
contains the most municipal inchoate water rights in VJR,IA SS and V1'RIA 57. Due to inchoalL watcr
rights in shallow partions of aquifers in the rnodel, the model withdrew only 91 % of the groundwater
demand specified in the model i.nput files. This may be as a result of model limitations or actual
conditions.
~ J
ne model shoNS three primary unpacu from pumping 91 % of all municipal inchoate water rights. The
average retluction in Spokane Rivcr discharge 32 Spokane is 150 cfs with a maximum during the mid to
late summer of about 250 cfs. Some of this water is retumed to the river via wasLewater discharge
downstrc:am. The mnst pronounced reductions in groundwater levels in the SVR.P Aquifer of 2 to 5 fef;t
oocur during the summer fmm near Pines Road into the Hillyard Trough. The flow in the Little Spokane
Rivcr downstream of I)artford is rE:duccd an average of 18 c£s. The majority of this reduction (13 cfs)
occurs above laartford with the rcmaiaing 5 cfs due to diminishing the 11ow of groundwater tbrough the
Willyard Trough and the associated dischar;e to the Little Spokane R,iver. The relative change in
strsami]o«^s is approaimately the same in botn wate.rshecLs {e.g., ] 0%-15% reduction).
Due to the high hydraulic conductivity of the SVRP Aquifer, the impacts ai' groundwater pumping were
immeciialely visible in W'R1A 57 with quick, though not ecimpletc, rebounds during the winter months.
There is a significant time Iag betwecn the seasonal period of peal: goundwater withdrawals (July-
August) and impact to the I.ittle Spokane River (Deccmber-January). 'f`he cause of the time lag benveen
withdrawals and streamfiow impacts is interpre.ted to be a result of the dispersion of wclls through tt►e
watershed, the indirect hydraulic continuity betw•een the pumped aquifers and streams, and bufT'ering of
impacts by groundwater storaDe.
Instream Flow Needs
Early in its deliberations the Plann'►.ng Unit realized tbat lacking a good technic:al t►asis for instream flow,
creating a technically defensible and publicly acceptable water balance would be difficult_ Without a
good waler balance, detcrmining available water could not be done_ To that end special studies to better
quanrify the instream fiow needs were recomrnended for both the Little Spokane and Middle Spokane
Ri vers.
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T'he prunary focus of the studies was to assess the needs for aquatic biota. Flows for aquatic biota are '
often considered the most critical for watershed planning as many N4^atetsheds contain species that must be
protected by law.
Otfier azeas of instream flovv nceds identised by the Planning Unit may call for more water than biota.
'Ihe four instream-flow needs identified are: aquatic biota, recreation and aesthetics, water quality and
hydropower. The information available for assessing flow for these naeds ranges from qualitative,
anecdotal statements from river users to somevvhat quantitative data collected by Avista Utilities as part
of their work for relicensing the Spokane it.iver hydroelectric project.
Little Spokane River Instream Flow Needs Assessment (Aquatic Biota)
Spokane County contractcd with Golder to conduct a detailed study of the Little Spokane River to
determine if the flows sct by rule would protect aquatic biota. Table 2. II.C summari-r..es the minunum
flows set in Chapter 173-555 WAC for the four control points on the Little Spokane River. The table also
includes the mean annual flow for the stream based on USGS records.
Table 2II.G I.nstream Flows established in 173-553-WAC.
Mean July - Angust Rangc of
Annual Minimum instream Ffow
Little S okane River Elk 57 38 38 - 54
Little S ol;ane River ChatiaroN' /A 57 57 - 165
Little S okane River At Dar[ford 304 115 115 - 250
Litile S ol:a.ne River Confluence 604 375 375 - 490
The key pwpase of the LittJe Spokane R.iver instream flow needs ass..•ssment is tn re-evaluate the existing
minimum instream flows in the context of habitai needs for selected fish spec.ies (i.e. Redband/rainbow
trout and mountain whitefish). This assessment focuses on established minimum instream flow control
points on the Litde Spokane River and locations on tributary streams (Otter, Dragoon and Deadman
Ceeel:s). The assessrncnt of existing instream flows was based on the results of a Wetted F'erimeter
evaluation as wcll as a fsh babitat evaluation using a single transect Physical Habitai Simulation
(PI-TA.BSUvi) analysis.
Bnth the wetted perimeter and the PHA.F35IM meihods require selection of study sites to collect the
necessary field dala. Study site selection occurred under the guidance of the WRIA 55 and 57 Planning
Unit Instream Flow Work Group, with inpui from representatives of the Washington Department of Fish
xnd Wildlife (WDFW), Ecoloey and technical experts f.rom Golder. Decision-ma}:ing was also based on
field visits to potential study sites. Homogeneous reaches wcre detErm.ined from longitudinal profiles of
the stream and site visits. Study sites were selected on the basis of existing minimwn instream ffow
c;ontrol points, fish habitat, fish distribution and use, hyclrolobry, existing data, site accessibility and the
cost-per-site relalive to the chosen instream flow methodologry. Study sites on the Little Spokane Itiver
were located at Pine River Park, Chattaroy and ELk. Sites were also established on Otter CreeF:, Dragoon
and Deadman Creeks. The sitc transects were selet;ted to tal:e advantagc of the best locally available
conditions for stage and discharge meitsurements. Transects were locatf-;d in the ri$7e habitat to facilitate
the wetted perimeter approach.
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Wcttcd Perimeter Analysis '
As the discharge in a river increases the amount of steeambed that is covered by water, i.e. the wetied
perimeter also increases. 7"hc rational behind cFie wetted perimelcr method is that thcre . is a point where
the rate of increase in the wetted perimeter det;reases as the discharge rate increasc;s resulting in a distinct
inflection point in the weC1:Ld perimeter versus discharge relaiionship. If such an intlection point can be
easily identified, the corresponding dischxrgc is identified as a potentia] minimum instream ilow
recommendation using this metbodology.
To dcvelop this relationship, field data were cAl]ec;ted to measure the bed profile and watee surface
elevations at each tTansect for six different discharges to calculate the wetted perimeter. A stage
discharge regression mode] was used to d$termine discharge ai unmeasured diseharges. The wett£d
perimeter results and generdl streamflow characieristics for the Little Spo}:ane R.ivcr and tribuw.rics are
included in Table 2.11.1J.
Tab]e 2II.D. Little Spokane R.iver wetted perimeter results a.nd general streamflow
characteri_stic.
Mean Annual flow Wetted Perimeter Xiank Full Flow
cfs resatts cfs cfs
LSR Elk 56 32 120 LSR (a~ Chattaro 150 50 375
T,SR (t~ Pi.ne R.ivcr Park 310 160 1100
Otter Creek T°!A 13 50
~ Dra oon Creek NVA 40 400
Deadman Creek N/A 13 320
ne applicaiion of the wetted perimeter method typically includes a degres of subjectivity in selecting the
inflection pdint in the plot of wetted perimeter versus discharee. The Little Spakane River at Elk and
Deadman Creek exhibited fairly noticeable inllection points (and several in some cases) while the sites at
Pine Rivsr Par1;, Chattaroy and Dragoon Creek were rnuch morc: subtle, eahibiti.ng steady changes in
slope rather than a distinct brealcpoint. The Otter Creek site showed a brea3: in the slope; bowever, the
pattern of changing slope then reversed itself. This artifact of the transect location highlights the
limitations of using a single transect per site. The clear breal:point an Utter Creek occurs over a range of
(lows associated with a small terrace on one banl: that apprars to be hiaher than the typical base flows in
the creek. '
'Ifie wetted perimeter method provides a single instream flow number that is generally applied throughout
the year. This approach does nqt ta}:e into account the variability otthe natural stream hydrograph or the
variability of fish habitat nceds at dig'erent life stages. in this discussion ths wened peritneter flow valucs
are thercfore evaluated using the results of the fish habitat analysis to determinc if the wetter perimeter
recommendation provided suitable habitat proteclion.
P .A.A.BS1111 Nabitat Flow }2elationships
Habitat versus flow relationships were developed to evaluale the biological relevance of the existing
minimum instrearn flows as well as an independent check of recomcnendations based on the Wetted
Perimeter method. A PH.A.BSIM approach was used to develap the habitai versus discharge relationship.
n'ithin PHAJ3SUM modeling, habitat is typically defined in terms of depth, veloGity, substrate and cover.
,ltie measured data were uscd to calihrate the model. The model thcn produces simulaicd distributions of
depdis and velocities at unmeasured discbarges across each transecl.
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Each simulatcd discharge is evaluated to determine the amount of suitable habitat available aeross the ~
tcansect based on habitat suitability criteria. The R'ashington State-widc suitxbility criteria werc used for
rainbow trout while suitability criteria developed at experi worl:shops in Albcrta were used for mountain
whitefish. The habitai at any discharge can be compared to the maximum availablc habitat can be defined
as a proportion of the mar.imum available habitat. The wcighted useable width curves were usad to
define the amount of habitat available for each life stage of interest at the existing minimum flows, as
well as the flows recom.mended by the VJetied Perirneter analysis.
Evaluation of Existing Minimum Instream Flows
The existing minimum instream t]ows on the Little Spokane River provide a variable flow regime thal
reflects the scasonal variability of water in the region. This is a desired feature of an in5tream flow nile
and it is recommended that any adjustrnent to the current minimum instream flow values should retain
seasonal variability. In general, based on the evaluation of the weighted useable width curves for each
life stage of rainbaw trout and mountain whitefish, the current minimum instream flows for the thrce
control sitcs on the upper Little Spokane River pmvide relatively soad habitat proLection for most of the
year.
Table 2.1I.E provides a summary of the information collected at Pine River Park, the sampling site nearest
the Dartford gage. The Dartford gage is used to cnforee closures on junior water rights in the Little
Spokane Basin and is thus a key to water right management Based on the PHABSIM analysis,
inereasing the regulatory minimu.m instream flow at Pine River Park site on the Little Spnkane R.iver
from the existing 115 cfs to the 160 recommended by the wetted perimeter method during July -
September would provide a habitat gain for adult and juvenile life stages of rainbow trout and mountain
whitefish but a decrease in habitat for fry. Spawning does not oec:ur during the summer Feriod.
- Table 2.II.E. Comparison of Iife stage needs with flows measured at Pinc River Park % Optimal Habitat Condition pHABSIM Plows
(per PHABSIM)
Fish Species and
WI.,ife Stage AC 173-555 1~~etted 80 %95 ro
Perimeter OptimaI Opti.mal
July-Sept Vlar-Apr Dec-Jan Flow Habitat Habitat
(115 cfs) (190-250 cfs) (150 cfs) (160 cfs) Condition Condition
Rainbow trout
Adult/juvenile 82 98-100 95 97 120-300 150-260
SpawninS' n/a 26-36 n/a 43 50-100 60-90 .
Fry 37 21- 26 32 31 57 50
Mountain whitefish
Adult 60 93-] DO n/a $0 180-350 200-300
Juvenile 80 97-99 92 95 130-540 160-400
Spawning 2 n/a n/a 86 90 140.525 180-400
Fry 89 62-71 79 77 50-140 60-90
i Ra_inbow trout spawn in March and April.
I Mou,ntai:n whitefish spawn in DecF.mber and January.
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Table 2.II.17 summarizes the wetted perimeter results fpr the three sites studied with an established
minimum i.nStream flow (MSF) and the habitat implications for tainbow Lrout and mountain whitefish.
Table 2.D.G summarizes the established minimum instream flows and their habitat implications for the
same fisb species. The wetted perimeter flow of 50 c.fs at the Chattaroy site on the Lit11e Spokane River
could be used to justify recommending minimum inslrcam flow lower than the current 57 cfs for June and
July. However, based on the PHA.BSIM evalualion, the 50 cfs from the wetted perimeter method
provides only poor habitat conditions for most lifc stages of the tatgel species during t.h.is titne period. lt
is not reconimended tbat the existing minimum be adjusted based on the wetted perimetcr method. At the
Elk Park site on the Littlc Spol:ane River, the existing minimum instream flows provide good habitat
eonditions throuehout the year for most Iife stages. The wetted pcrimeter flow recomrnenoation of 32 cfs
also provides good habitat conditions far most life stages as determined from thc PHABSIM evaluation.
Adjustments to the current regulated tiow to improve fish habitat are not warranted.
Table 2.I1.F. LSR Wetted Perimeter flows and habitat implications for Rainbow Trout
and Mountain VVhitefish.
Site Vk'eited I`'ormaliLed Habitat Idormali'r..ed Habitat Normalized Wabitat
Aerimetcr C~ArP flow for adult Q WP llow for fry @ Vlrf' flow for
(W}') flow / juvenile % of optimum spawning '
cfs % of o timum % of o timum
Rainbow Trout
E.lk Fark 32 94 77 not evaluated'
Chatta.ro 50 30 49 94 ~
Pine River Park 160 43 31 97
~ Mountain nrhitefish
Ell: }'ari: 32 74 96 $3
Chattaroy 50 35 99 40
Pinc River Park 160 $Q 77 90
` Percentages for Spawning flows are bascd on the regulated flow during the spawning season for ihe
sp.seics identified.
Z`I'he ]ar e cobble substrate at the stud site near Elk Park is not suitable for rainbow trout s awnin .
Table 2.II.G. I.SR WAC 173-555 flows and habitat unplications for Rainbow Trout a.nd
Mountain H'hitefish
Site Current Normalized Habita! Norntalized Habitat Normalized Habitat Q
MSF aQ Regulated fiow Q ftegulated flow Regulated flow tor
F1Gw for adult / juvenile for fry of spawming I
(cfs) % of o rimum o timum % of o timum
Rainbqw Trout
Elk Park 38 - 54 84 61 not evaluated
Chatlardv 57- 165 65 27 IS
Pine River Park 1 l 5- 250 93 31 31
Mauntain 4Vhitefish
Elk Park 38 - 54 85 84 92
Chattaro - 57 65 63 88 70
Pine R.iver Partc 115 - 250 70 79 86
Percentag,(--s for Spawr►inb flows are based on the mgulated flow during tne spaHming season for the
spccies identified.
2`rhe large cobble substrafe at the siud site near Ell: Parf;. is not suitable for rainbow trout s aHmine.
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The use of habitat simulataom modeling for rainbow trouk and mountain wh.itefish in the LiCtle Spol:ane
River shows that typical spring flows exc:eed the optimum flow for Rainbow Traut spawning at llartford
and are in the optimum range at Chaltaroy and Elk. Flows at all three sites are in the optimum range for
winter spawning of Mountain Whitefish
Establishing a single regulatory minimum ir►stream valucs for the full year, as suggested by the wetted
perimeter method, does not reileci the sea5onal variabiliry of flow and is not recommended for application
throughout the year. During August through Octobsr the wetted perimctcr flows are sQasonally
appropriabe and the minunum flow at Elk Park cauld be lowered to 32 cfs if desired. Using 32 cfs would
result in a small gain in habitat for juvenile / adult rainbow and slight habitat loss for moimtain whitefish
juvenile / aduit populations. Due to tbe conflicting consequences on fsh habitat of chansing the
minimum summer flow, chdn,ging the min.imum is not warranted based on existing inPormation.
Tributary Instream Flows
No minimum instream floA-, have been set for t6e tributaries of the Little Spoi:ane R.iver. A de4ailed
evaluation to determine the biolpgical relevance of the existing instream flow for Dra.goon, Deadman and
O[Ler creeks is not possible at this time due to the laek of suitable long term hydrologic informalion.
Habitai evaluation was conducted tising the wetted perimeter method described preNiously.
Tables 2.II.H and 2.II.I summarize minimum nows that would be set using the wetted pcrimeter approach
for the tbree LSR tributaries studied. These results show that the wetted perimeter approach provides
good habitat protection for rainbow trout adults and juvenile;s and mountain whitefish fry. For the other
life stage J species combinarions the habitat conditions at wcttcd perimeter flows are poor to moderate. .
Table 2.11H. LSlZ Tribufiary Wetted Perimeter f1ows a.nd habitat implications for Raanbow ~
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Site R'etted Normalized F-Iabitat @ Normalized Habitat Normalized Habitat @
Perimeter WP flow Q V1'P flow %%TP flow
(V1rY) Flow Rainbow adult ! juvenile Rainbow f.ry Rainbow spawming
cfs % O timum % O tirnum % O timiun
Dragoon 40 100 43 67
Creek
Deadman 13 86 41 ' 38
Creek
Otter Creek 13 90 46 N/A
Table 2II.L LSR Tributary Wetteti Perimeter flows and habitat implications for Mountain
Whitefish
Site Wetted Normalized Habitat @ Normalized Habitat (~a Normalized Habitat @
Perimeter VVP flow WP flow WP flow
(VJP) Mountain Whiwfsh Mountain Whitefsh f.ry Mountain Whitefish
Flow cfs adult / juvenile % optimum spawning
% o Limum % o timum
Uragoon 40 60 - 78 95 63
Creek
Deadman 13 / 6 33 - 44 100 18
Creek
Otter Creek 13 79 - 81 91 N! A
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Using the wetteci perimett-r approach to establish instrevn flow minima Por the LSR tributariE;s will not
pro-vide good habitaL As there are no current minimum instream flows, or even long term flow averages,
Hitb the existing information conclusions regarding the benefiu to be derived fiozn setting minitna can
not be evaluated either.
Use of Mulfiple Contro! PoinEs tor Mansging Water Rights un the Little Spokane f7iver
Chapter 173-555 Vl4'AC set eontrol points on the Little Spokane River ai Elk, Chattaroy, Dartford and
E2utter Park-way. CurrcnUy the gage at Dartford is used to "manage" all juniar water rights in the Little
Spokane; when flow at Dartford drops belnw thc minimwn set for Dartford, all junior waler rights holders
in the basin receive notice to stop wiLhdrawals.
Based on an assessment of water ri Lhts and certificates on file with the Department of Ecology the
following numbers of rights and ecrtificates would be managed using flows at the indicated control point
if flow monitoring w•ere being conducted at each eoniml point: near Dartford S, ai Dartford 47,
Chatyaroy 74, and Elk 15.
Comparisoa of Mioimum Flow Requirement Among LSR Sites
Table 2.II.J is based on a eomparison of USGS gage data for 1947 -1971 at EIk Park and At Dartford and
Qctober 1975 to September 1999 at Chattaro), and At Dartford with !he variable instream flnw minima set
in Chapter 173-555 WAC (See Table 2.11.C).
Tab1e 2II.J. Litfle S okane flows below the Min.imum Instream Flow M]Sk'.
Number of Number of Potential number of Days closed
days below E venu below irrigation season
M:ISF NI1SF closures
Elk 1947-1971 579 11 4 392
At Dartford 1947-1971 172 6 3 204
Cbatiarol 10/73-9199 2156 25 14 1339
F1t Dartford 10175-9199 1713 17 13 1.054
Events in this rable are defined as seven or more consecutive days betow the minimum. Lrrigation
closures are events that occur between April l and October 1 of the year. Afl:er the first evetit during
irrigation season it is assumed any action ta restrict %k-ater use will remain in effect during the remainder
of the sea.son. Under these guidelines restrictions would have been put in place for the whole irrigafion
season three years (1977, 1992, and 1994) ba.serl on the Chattaroy gage and hs-o years (1977 and 1992)
based on the At Dartford gage.
Little Spokane River Instream Flow Needs for Uses other tfian Aquatic Biota
In addilion to supporting aquatie biota the Little Spokane River provides for ssveral other instreacn
beneficial uscs.
Aesthetics and Recrcation
Ihe current recreational and aesthetic uses in public areas of thc Little Spokane R.iver are canoeing,
kayak.inc, swimmina, fishing, picnieking, aiid holding ceremonies. Thess same activities occur to a lesser
ex-tent on privatc portions of river, which are not open to the general public due io a'1900 ruling by dhe
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Wa.shington State Supreme court. The public areas along the Little Spokane Wiver are Elk Park, Pine ~R.iver Park, and the Little Spokane Natural Area.
In El}: Par}:, srvimming is somewhat limited near the end of the sea.sor when the flows are lower because
the rocl:s are more dangerous for I;.ids floating down the river. The main ilow related use at Pine River
Park is swimming. I,aw flovvs mal:e swiraming less fun, but the main complaint from users is the small
beach. 'I'he parl:s' employees did not mcntion receiving complaints about swimming in the river making
people sick.
Paddling or f:loating the river in canoes, kayalcs, and inner tubes are the main flow related uses of the
Little Spof:anc R.iver in the Natural Area. Swimming is npt al7owed in this reach. People paddle the river
ai almost every level; however, the 2003 summer's flow of 90 cfs may be the lowest some groups can
use. Lnwering minimum instream flows may also harm cultural and educational values.
Little Spokane River Water Quality
Four stream segnents in the Little Spokane Watershed are listed on WashinE*ton State's 303d list. A
segment of the Little Spokane in the NTatural Area is listed for PCBs. A segment of the Little Spokane
just downstream of Highway 395 is listed for turbidiiy. A segment of Deadman Creek ncar the mouth is
listed for fecal coliform, as is a segnent of llragoon Creek near its mauth.
The only permitted pnint source discharges into the Little Spokane River and its tributaries are the Golbert
Landfill volatile organic compound stripping facility and Kaiser AJuminum - Mead. The Colbert I andfill
facility discharges clsan groundwatE:r and does not limit beneficial uscs. The Kaiser Aluminum - Mead
plant is no longer operating and is not discharging any water.
T'he Spokane County Conservation District is ciirrenCly worl:ing on a Vi'ater Quality Plan for the Little
Spokane WatershE:cl. 71ie process will identify the npn-point sources of contamination in the Nvatershed
and develop a plan tn clean up nr prevent non-point source pollutants from entering thc river.
Hyd ropower
There is vcry little potential for low-head hydropower development in the Littic Spokane VJatershed.
I.owering the flows in the Little Spokane River and iu tributaries would lim. it the potential for any futurc
low-head hydropower development.
MiddlQ Spokane River instream Flow Needs Assessment
UnliF:e the Little Spokane River whcre hydropower is not a factor in asscssing instream flow, the Middle
Spokane has three hydroelectric development (H:ED) projects within its boundaries. Upper Falls HED
and Monroe Street HED are A.vista Utilities projects i.n downtAwn Spokane and Upriver Dam is a City of
Spokane facility at the east city limits. AI.I these facilities are "run of the river" with impoundments
serving pnly to provide a constant head for the turbincs_ The Pdst Falls HED in ldaho, four miles
upttream of the Middle Spokane WRIA boundary at the Stale Line, regulates flow in the Spokane R.iver
during four to six months of the year.
Middle Spokane River Aquatic Biota
Under a cooperative agreement with Spokane C;ounty and Avista Utilities, Hardin-Davis conductecl a
sCucly of the Middle Spokane tp dctermine flows needed to support the various life stages of rainbow
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~ trout, the key indicat4r species in the Middle Spo}:ane. Hardin-Davis' work was performed to suppoR
both waicrshed planning and Avista's FERC relicensing s:ffnrt.
On September 3, 2003, Hardin - Davis, Avista, Spokane County, VJashington I7epartment of Fish and
Wildlife, ldaho Depar[ment of Fish and Game anc] Washington Department of Ecoiogy scA.ff toured ihe
Spokane River to establish study reaches_ The study area was divided into two large "reachcs." T'he Post
Falls Reach (RM 101) cxtends downslream from the Fost Falls Dam tn slackwater behind Upriver l7am
(RM 84). The Monroe Street Reach ea~tends downstream from Spokane Falls (RM 74) to River Mile 71.
Seven transect locations were establishc:d in the Post Falls Reach. These inciude McGuue Park (RM
100.7) and Corbi.n Pari: (RM 99.8) in Idaho and Starr Road Bar (R.M 94.7), Harvard Road (R.M 92.7),
Bark.er Road (1t1vf 90.8) and Sullivan Road (glide Q 87.5 and cascadc Q RM $7.0) in Washina on. Two
Uunsect lacations werc establisbed in the Monroe Reach, the. Peaceful Valley area located at A.iver Mile
73.4 and the Evergreen Street site was located at River Mile 72.5.
pcptlz velociry, flow and substrate measurements at each of the transscts were made while Post Falls
HED flow released apprAximately SOQ, 1500, and 2500 cfs. Altering the discharge through the Fost Falls
f-E-D cre:alE:d these flows. The river did not have time to etluilibrate writh the SVRP Aquifer between f]ow
regim es.
Some of die sites were examined to determine flow nec:ds for spawning and incubation (Starr }2oad Bar,
I-tarvard Road, Peaceful Vallcy and Evergreen Street) and some were examined for reari.ng needs
(McCiuirc Park, Corbin Parl:, }3arker Road, Sullivan glicle and Sullivan ca.scads).
~ General conclusions for rainbow irout spawning and incubation:
• F3ased on PHABSIM modeling, spawning (ARarch to .4pril) area at Starr Road Bar peaks belween
7,5000 and 11,000 cfs and Harvard Road spawning area peal:s between 7,0()0 and 8,540 cfs.
• Useable spawning area drops rapidly at flows below -5,000 cfs at Harvard Road.
• L)seable spawning area drops most rapidly between 6,000 and 5,000 cfs at Starr Road Bar.
• InCUbation (approximately April 1- May 31) is most effective if flpw remains near spav,TVng 17ow,
thus preventing de%katering of redds.
• Available incuhation area at Harvard platcaus at about 6,000 cfs and drops sharply bclow 4,500 cfs.
• Available incubat.ion area at Starr Road Bar declines steeply as flow falls below 7,000 cfs.
• The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and others generally believe the incubation
flow is acceptable if either it (a) is 2/3 of spawning flow or (b) can be demonstrated to kecp khe
spawning area wef.
• Almost no spatiming habitat is available at Peaceful Valley with flow below 6000 cfs.
• About half t.he potential sPawning area ai Evergreen Road is avaiiable at 5000 cfis.
• Avista and the Fisheries resourcres agencies should continue to collaborate on managing the power
generaiion and spillway operatipns to maintain a near constant flow in the Middle Spokane River
betwcen the end of spawni.ng and the end of incubatian.
Gencral conclusions for juvenile and adult rainbow trout rearing:
• Little loss of rearing habit is seen with decreasing flow at the MeGuire and Cnrbin Park sites. The
current flow releases at 1'ost Falls KED are probabl}' adequate for trout rearing
• The Barker site provides better habitat for juveniles than adults.
• At the studied transect at Barker, 240 cfs provides good habitat for juveniles.
• r1t the studied traiisect at Barker, 500 cfs provides good habitat for adults.
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• The Sullivan sites pmvide summer temperature refuge for trout during low flow periods.
• At the Sullivan sites, 150 to 200 cfs provides optimum habitat for both adult and juvenile trout.
• The Post Falls HED should be managed to achieve about 200 cfs at the Sullivan sites during the
surnrner low flow period, taking into account the potential temperature effect of using lake water for
flow augnentation,
The Hardin-Davis study developed flow rclatianships between the Post Falls HED and the Post Falls
reach sites for this study. Because the river and the aquifer did not have time to equilibrate, using longer
term data would create morc accurate flow relationships. The USGS has data available for daily average
flow at the Post Falls, Otis Orchards, and Grecnacres gages for the 1999 - 2003 water years. These data
sets can be used to better define the flow relatianships between the operations at the Post Falls HED and
at the habitat study sites. .
Middle Spokane River Instream Flow Needs for Uses other than Aquatic Biota
In addition to supporting aquatic biota the Spokane R.iver provides for several other instream beneficial
uses. These include AesthetiGS and Rccreation, Water Quality and Hydropower P%duction. As par[ of
their relicensing effort for the Spokane River Project, Avista has generated information on some aspects
of all of ihese issues.
Aesthetics and RecreatiUn
For aesthetic purposes the criteria for the Spokane River is ta have total flow adequate to provide water to
wet the majority of the north chalincl through Riverfront I'ark. The total flow should also provide for
maintai.ning the current daytime flow of 200 cfs over the Vtonroe Stree4 spillway. _
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The Louis Berger Group, lnc. provided a report to the Avista RelieE:nsi.ng Recreation, I and Use and
Aesthetics vvork group on whitewaler recreation in the Spokane River (2004). The Spokane River
pmvides excellent whitewater boating opporlunities with both rivcr runs and park-and-play areas. Access
tq most play areas or river re.aches is relatively easy and, in most rases, just minutcs Gom dowmtown
Spokane. in addition, p3cicilers c.an enjoy the whitewater resources for the vast majority of the year.
Additiandl whitewater opportunilies would be increases by providino Post Falls flow data onlinv, by
irnproving access at some sites, by adjusting rcleases within the 2,040 to 5,000 cfs range to meet the
prefened flows, or by providing additional recreational releases during summer months. 'I'he relative
benefits of additional summer time releases must tae weighed against the effects on water levels, water
quality, and water availability.
Spokane River Water Quality
The primary flow criteria for watcr quality in the Spokane River is for wastewater discharge management.
Water quality requirements in wastewater discharge permits are generally based on the di.lution capacity
of the receiving water at a prescribed minimum flow. T'he higher the minimum flow, the less difficult it is
to meet water quality requirements. The overall goal for this component of the instream flow
recommendation is to rninimize wastewater treatment costs while maintaining desired stream quality.
Hydropower
The goal for bydrnpower flows is to provide enough water to fully opcrate the smallest power plant on the
Spakane River in «rRIA 57 throughout the year.
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Multi-Purpose Storage Assessment
A supplemental scoraee assessment was conducted in R'RIAs 55 and 57 to investigate stor~e altematives
in order to enhancE existing streamflow, prcvent future decreases in low sun~ner flows that may or,cur
due to increased water usc, increase water supply rt:liability, and meet future demand. The xs.sessment
was completed in cwA phases, the first being an initial broad asscssment of pbtential storage options in l}►e
VI'RIAs, and the second beinS a more focused asse.mmen4 of ihree specific storage options.
Analysis for the first phaGe i.ncluded estimaLing t1ie quantitics of in-stream water that maY be needed in
the futvre, characteruing the hydrology of the watErshed from apenpective of water available for
storage: and identifying a broad range nf storage relatecl optians and eoncepts thai may be considerf:cl for
inclusion in a watcrshed plan.
Tviany storage concepts were eonsidered for application in the firsi phase, the.se included:
• Wetlxnd and riparian siorage enhancement,
• Surface water reservoirs;
• ln.filtration ponds,
• Capture and infiittration of run-aff,
• Nahual gmundwater storageJmanagement,
• Aquifer Storage and Rscovery,
• Surface recharge, injection and wetland discharge of rec:laimed water for streamflow
aue,mentation, and
• Direct disrharge of eroundwater for screamflow augmentation.
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These concepts, and specific options where these concepts could be implemcnted; were prc:sented to the
WRJA 55 and 57 Planning Unit. From this information the Ylanning LjniE provided guidanec on concepu,
or specific options that were considered fea.sible and benefcial for further study in the second step. The
Plamning Unit focused resoum,es for the second step nn three specific options.
l. Aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) in the 14wer Little Spokane VJatershed, R'RIA 55, u.sing
the Spokatte Va11ey Ra[hdrum Prairie Aquifer (SVRP) as a source of water and the Lower
Sand and Gravel Aquifer in the viciniCy of the coni]uence of Deadman Creek wit6 the Lit[le
Spokane R.iver as the reeeiving water body.
2. Evaluation of surface storage potential on Iieaver and Buck Creel:s in northwestem R'RIA
55.
3. Saltese Flats restoration for stordge potential with additional focus on its poten2ial as a
discharge site for reclaimed water in NVRJA 57.
1hese threc options address or are applicable tp the topics of environmental restoration, habitat
i.mprovement, providi.ng for future water dcmand, and water reclamatioo.
Ayuifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) in the Lowcr Little Spokane V4'atershed (R'RIA 55)
Aquifer Storage and 32ecovery (t1SR) is a water management methqd in which watcr is recharged into an
aquifer during tirnes of swplus, antl stored for a period of time (from months to years). The water is then
withdrawn during periods of high demand or for emcrgency use. 7'his water resource management tool
has the potenlial of providing additional water for out of strearn uses Hrith minimal impac:ts on
streamflow. 1-he l..ower Swd arid Gravel Aquifer in the region of the cnntluence of Deadman Creek with
the Little Spoi:ane River was identified as a candidate aquifer for storage. The *source water being
considered is eroundwater from the Hiliyard Trough area of the Spo}:ane Valley RatbcJrurn Prairie
(SVRE') Aquifer. Ex.isting wells and transmission facilities would be used to withdraw the source water,
transport it througb existing municipal distribution facilities, and recharge it into the target aquifer. The
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stored water is intended for meeting existing and/or future domestie summer peak demand, andlor ~
minimizinp 'unpacts to streamflow f.rom pea}: summcr ~vithdrawals. Any Icakage of stored water wauld ~
rf:sult in the augmentalion of streamflow.
The VJhitworth Nater District #2 overlies both the source aquifer (Hillyard Trough) and the recharge
aquifer and might need additional instantaneous water right capacity in the next five to ten years, but has
sufficient annual water right capacity for the neart 20 years. Obtaining additional instantaneous waier .
right capacity through the issuance of new watcr rights is uncertain. An ASR program may more easily
provide the needed mitigation to allow allocating additional instantaneous capacity.
The assessment indicates thai:
1 Hydrogeologically, the I:ower Sand and Gravel Aquifer in the vieinity of the confluence of
Deadman Creek with the Little Sgokane River remains a candidate for receiving water in an ASR
program. 7`he aquifer is confined and well bounded 'The primary variablc af least confidence is
the degree of hydraulic continuity between tbis portion of the aquifer and the rest of the SVRP
Aquifer along State Route 2 in the vicinity of Mead.
2 The sourcc aquifer (i.e., the Hillyard Trough portion of the SVRP Aquifer) is a sustainable
seasonal (wintcr-spring) source of water for ASR.
3 The quality of the source and receiving waters appear compatible.
4 Existing infrasttvcture is well configured for ASR High capacity groundwatsr wells are operated
by the Whiiworth WD#2 in bdth the source and recharge areas. 'T'r~ansmission capacity (i.e.,
intertie) beriveen the praposcd source and recharge wells exists, and may be sufficient to conduct
a piJot tesl Expansion of tbe transmission capacity in the next two years is planncd and will
improve thc ability of the syste►n to maintain an ASR progr-am.
5 There may be a need for additional iiistantaneous water right capar;ity.
6 Thcre is suf£cient annual water right capacity under which to operate an ASR progracn that may
allow the exercise of additional instantaneous water right capacity.
Based on the findings of this study, ASR appears to be a viable concept for increasing the instantancous
water right capacity noeded to provide for projecteti increase in inunieipal water demand.
Potential New Surfacc Water Reservoir on $caver or Buck Creek (VJRIt155)
Surf'ace storage reservoirs wcre considered in WRIA 55 to retain peal: nows to release laier for summer
stream flow augmentation. Streamflovv augmcntation objectives developed by the Planning Unit included
augmentation of existing flows as well as prevention of further detriment due to exercise of junior, future
or inchoate water rights.
A number of surface storage locations were evaluated in the First Step storage assessment bassd on
available published literature regarding tlie geologic, soil, and hydrologic condi/ions of areas as well as
the length nf strcam ffow benefit~ potential habitat (aquatic and terrestrial) impact, and water quality
impacts.
To facilitate a comparative analysis of site patential, a target annual reservoir storage of 4,750 AF was
used, which is appraximalely the projected impact resulting from full exercise of existing inchoate water rights. This volume is capable of augmenting strcamflows with approximately 25 cfs for three months.
Further planninS for this optian would be expectcd to result in changes to this target volume based on the
balance nf stteamflow augmentation and habitat benefits versus drawbacks of the resc:rvoir. In ordcr to
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detF:rmine if the site hydrologry could meet the targct volume, it was assumcd that ideally, not more than
50% of flows would he rctained betrve:en November and April.
`I"wca alternative locations for a new dam in the nort:hwestem corner of R'RIA 55 considered were:
1. Beaver Creek in Stevens Counry, just upstream of Bal:er Lal:e Dam; and,
2. Buck Creek in Pend dreillc County, north of Bcaver CreEk, approximatcly 1.75 miles
upstream of Warseshoe 1.a1:e.
From an environmental perspective, litcle site-specifc data was available .f.mm N'hich to charact:erize
currEnt conditinns at either site. Theretore further study would be required to clarifY site-specific
condilions and potential impacts. From a technical perspective, available data on geology, hydrogeology,
and hydrology indicate that either site could suppori a zoned earthen embanS:ment dam.
Beaver Creek
I.n Beaver Creek, eastem brook and rdinbow trout have beE;n recorded, and three natural and one
• human-made batriers (I3aE:er Lal:e Uattt) are recordPd dowmstream of thc site. National PJetlands
lnventory data (US Fish and Wi.ldlife, 1987) indicate that the proposed Beaver Crcek site would
cause approxunately 9.0 acres of wetlands to become inundated, although new seasonal wetlands
would also be created.
The studied reservair site on Beaver Crcek was estimated to havc insufficient inflow to support tbe
target voiume of 4,750 AP. Existini inflows cfluld suppori a reservoir of berween approximately
930 AF, assuming 50% of wet seasnn inflow is retained, and 1,850 AF, if 100% of wet season
~inflow is retained_ Reservoir sizing to su.pport this range would require an emban};ment height of
~ 25 to 40 feet, respectively. In terms of streamilow augmentation, 930 AF of storage is equivalent
to approx.imately 8 efs delivered continuously over a two-manth period.
f3uck Creek
Tn IIuck Creek, eastem brook and rainbow trout sculpin, and kokanee have been recorded. 7'wo
natural and ane human-made bamers exist downstream of the site. VJetland survey data from the
NlationaJ VJetlands l.nventory indicate that the proposed 13uck Creek site would potentially inundate
approximately 16.4 acres of wetlands, altnough new seasonal wetlands would also be creaied.
Thc studied rescrvoir site on Buck Crcek was estimated to have sufficient inflows to meet the
target volume of 4,750 AF. Assuming retention of 50% of wct season flows, an average of 4,560
AF of %vater would be stored. A reservoir of this si~~e, on this site, would result in an emba,nk.ment
hcight of 85 feet. In terms of strearnflow augmentation, 4,750 AF of storage is equivalent to
approaimately 38 cfs delivered continuously aver a two-month period.
7lietie options wcre evalirated with the objective Af improving instream flows in R'RlA 55 with Chc
potential additional benefits to junior water right andlor inchoate water right holders. 1'he balance
betvveen these objeetives would likely be primary factors in the regulatory feasibiliry of permitting either
project. Early engagement of regulatory agencies and development of a communication and permiYtir►g
sfrategy to address environmental issues to ensure thai all procedural requirements are met will be critical
for these options, if pursued,
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Saltesc Ftats Restoratioo
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Saltese Flats (Flats) is evaluated in this report for multiple purposes of: wetland restoration, enhancad
groundwaler recharge for stream!]ow augmentation from seasonal storage, and as a potential site for
rcclaimed water discharge. '1"he Flats is located in the southwestern portion af WRIA 57, m a rapidly
developing arc;a just south of the City of Spokane Vallcy and west of Liberty Lake. lt was once a
seasonal shaUow lake, wetland system that was drained in the early 1900's for agricWtural purposes, and
is now used for agriculture, stock and some recreation. Residenfial development is encroaching upon the
historical wetland area. 13oth the National Mctlands Inventory and the Spoknne County Critical Areas
Ordinance designate it as wetlands.
'Ihe Flats presents a unique opportunity for a multi-facetad project -ARth benefi/s including:
storagelstreamflow augmentation, water quality improvement, weUands restoration, reclaimed water
palishing, open space preservation, habitat eahancement and educational bcncfits. Currently, undisturbed
portions of the flats are used by migratory water fowl, raptors, mammals and amphibians including statc-
listed endangered, thrcatened and candidate species. Restoration is expected to provide a significant
increase in habitai available to such species.
The predicted nahiral i.n_fJow bydrograph to the Flats from Saltese and Quinamose CreeF:s pea}:s in the
winter and/or early spring. Currently, this water is directed to ditches and, primarily, passed through the
Flats to Shelley Lal:e for infiltration, with some diversions for irrigation and small storage projects.
Re.storalion of the Flats to a cca,sonal lake will result in a shift in the hydrograpb of water flovving out of
the Flats from the majority of discharge occurring in the winter and early spring during pea}: flows to
discharge and infiltration from the Flats necurring in a more distributed manncr tnraughout the year and
with greater disc6a,rges during the late sprinb and possibly into the summer.
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The historic state of the Flau as a seasonal lal:e indicates it has inherent potential for seasonal storage.
Available site data indicate that the system is mstorable; however development and wning may limit the
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fulfillment of restoration far specific purposes. Strewnflow aagmentation to the Spokane River would
oceur through increased grounciwater levels and recharge in the area sa.rrounding the Flats and Shelley
Lal:e, which receives the outflow from the Flats. Shelley I.,xke is located directly over the SVRP Aquifer.
The Flats, however, appear to be locatcd over a low permeability layer which prevents rapid infiltration
and therefore results in storage of inflow^s.
Existing dafa is insufficient to confidently define the rate of recharge through the Flats, and the extent of
hydraulic cflnncctivity with the SVRP Aquifer. The rate of rccharge in the Flats wil) ultimately determine
the ratin of water stored and released as surface dischxrge to Shelley l:ake versus the quantity which
infiltrates di.rectly thrnubh the Flats. This rate will also influence the storage size necessary to retain
intlows in the Flats. However, in tcrms of strmnflow augmentation surface water which recharges at
either Saltese Flats or Shelley La}:e is expected to have benefts to Spokane River flows through increased
discharge to the river in gaininD reacbes, such as dawnstream of Sullivan Road, and potentially decreased
losses in losi.nb river reaches.
Saltese Flats restoration was evaluated in two stcps, first for habitat using existing natural inIlows, and
second using the addition of reclaimed water. °raking into aceount potential restrietions to restoration,
physical conditions, and goals, three configuration options were developed to bracket the system's
potential:
l. Restoralian of the seasonal shellow lake system (seasonal lacustrine system) using
topography tn eontain seasonal water. T'his would involve the purchasc; of some areas zcmed
for future urban developmcnt. This option is estimated to have storage potential of
approximatcly 11,400 AF, and a surface area of approximalely 1,200 acres.
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~`--J 2. Restnration of the scasonal shallow lal:e system (seasonal lacustrine system) using dil:es to
prevent floocling outside of the Spokane County wetland critical area bounrlary. This oPtion
is estimated to have storagc potential on the order of approximately 8,600 AF and a surface
area of 895 acres.
3. Restoration of a seasonal marsh/wetland system (paluslri.na/emergent) wiChin the Spokane
Ceunty wetland critical area, with little manageable storage. This option is estimated ta have
storage potential on the ordcr of approximately 2,000 Al', and surface arca of approximately
895 acres.
Total annual natura] inflow to the Flats is estimated to range from $,800 AF to 15,700 AI'. A wmter
balance for the Flats indicates thni, after taking into account losses to evapordtion and recharge to the
SVRP Aquifcr, #hese valumes can be almost fully eontained under the first two con.figuralianaS. This
would result in an estimated monthly average recharge to the SVR}' Aquifer, becween July and October,
of between 11 to 35 efs depending ori the configuration and the climatic year. The third configuration is
intendcd pritnarily for habitat enhancement and prsservation, not as a managcable storage system, and
most of the in.ilow would be ienmediately discharged. Evaporation and plant tran.spiration in the third
option would lik-cly result in little surface discharge during the summer months.
A4anagement of the above configurations can accommodate the xddition of reclai.med water. Rea latory .
guidelines for the discliarge of reclaimed wxter to wetlands dcfine criteria designed to protect the
weflands, groundwater quality and human healih and are determined on a site-specific basis. ThPse
guidel.ines define the allowabie loading and variatian of dischargc through average annuai loading and
average montlity water Ievel criteria that are direct;ly correlated to the total wetted area and based on pre-
augmentaiion conditions. Hydraulic loading eriteria for the described configurations resulu in limits
which range from approximately 44 cfs to 61 cfs of inflow. Aclditionaliy inflow management must ensure
that water levels do not inarease over pre-augmentation conditions by morc than 10 cm. IIacause the
Flau is deeraded, pre-augrnentation conditions are not readily measurable and therefare would need to be
based on an agreed upan definition of the desired weiland structure and function and collaboration mith
the deparhnents of Ecology and Health.
Restoring the Flats to a seasonal, shallow la}:e/wetlands system is an option that has been of interest to
several agencies and therefore could be expectcd to receive wide support. The site has the potential to
provide seasonal storage, wetland habitat, reclaimed water polishing and public benefit in terms of open
spncc, environmsnta] educational opportunities, decreased flooding potential in vvinter and increased ,
discharge to Shelley La}:e in the summer.
The Flats appears to have a wide range of restoration oplions, in terms of size and cronfguration. To
rnaximize the available opportunities this site presents, it will be necessary to coordinatc many dif_ferent
agencies arid objectives in ordcr to achieve the maximum benefe.
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CHA.PT'ER 3 WATER AVAILABILITY Introduction
There are many vvays to consider water availability. One way is to determine if enough water exists in the
watersbed to supply the needs of the gnpulation in the area. Most of the water used in WRIAs 55 and 57
comes from Sroundwater and the majority of the people in the WRIAs receivc water from aquifcrs in sand
and gravel. Currently, these aquifers do not appear to be in danger of nuining out of wzter. Water levels
may drop seasonally andlor dimng dmught years, but rebound when precipitation increases. 1n the largest
of these aquifers, the Spokane Valley - Rathdrum Prairie (SVRY) Aquifer, there is no current indieation
of an overall reduction in water levels over time. 'Thc-re are, howevcr, limited areas within WRIAs 55 and
57 where groundwatLr levels have dropped, areas wherf; wuter has to be imported to sustain the
populataon, and areas wbere water is not reasonably available. Typically, wells located in thess areas are
drillyd into rock or fine-grainad sediments, or some other factor limits groundwaler availability.
Another way to consider if water is available is to determine if water is li}:ely to exist in excess of the
quantities currentty allocated to existing beneficial uses, including the minimum instream fiow for fish.
One of the three primary tas{:s outlined for watershed planning under Chapter 90.82 RCW is evaluation of
the amount of unappmpriated or available water in the watershed. Where minimum instream flaws have
been set, those flows need to be maintained and pmtected. Any water above the minunum instream flow
requiremcnt is considered excess water in the bydrologic system that may be allocated as new water rights
without conditions. Even if it has been determined that water is not available, Ecology may allocate new
water rigfits if mi2igation is done to offset the impacts of the new water rights. One task of Watershed
Ylanning is to devclop such strategics for mitigation. 7'he feasibility of implementing mitigation
measures depends largely an the acceptability of the costs to the water rights applicant.
A water right specifically defines where water can be pumned aod used, as well as the maK.imum pumping
rate and total al]owablc annual volume. Historically, water rieht applications were processed on an
individual hasis and did r►at account for the total volume of water allocated within in the watershed. The
current status nf these water rights is unknown because some c►f the water allocated is no longer used.
According to Chapter 90.14.160 RCW, `any person entitled tA the use of water ...who abandons or
voluntarily fails, without suffcieut cause, to bencficiallv use a11 or any part of said water right to divert or
withdraw for any period of five eonsecutive years after July 1, 1967, shall relinquish such right or portion
thereof, and said right or portion thereof shall revert to the state...and be availabte for further
appropriation. However, this "use it dr lose iY' policy does not app]y to municipal water rights. Becatise
they have an oblieation to serve urban growth (Chapter 43.20.260 RCW), mwvcipal wster rights holders
are allowcd ta keep their full water risht regardless of whether they used the total volume in any five-ye.ar
period. Currently, less than half of the 97,740 million gallons ger year (300,000 acre-feeUyear) of
municipal water rights in NRIAs 55 and 57 are actually being pumped.
Attaining mini.mum instream flows both in the Little and Spokane Rivers is a criterix for allocating new
water rights from 1he SVRP Aquifer because the SVRP Aquifer spans both watersheds and the Little and
Spokane ltivers are interconnected with the SVR.P Aquifer. In the lower I ittle Spokane R.iver, and in
gaini.nb reaches of the Spokane River between the Grecnacres gage and the Spokane gage, the SVRP
Aquifer affects the river flnws. A minimum instream flow was set for four sites on the Little Spokane
River in 1976 (Chapter 173-555 WAC). No minimum instream flows exist fpr the Spokanc ltiver
hnwever this plan recommends the cstablishment of a minimum instream 1]ow for the gage at Greenaeres.
Mesting the minimum i.nstream flow during the summcr at the Gresnacres gage is primarily dspendcnt on
the flow through the Post Falls IIED and is not affected by water usse in Washington. Ta}:ing these factors
into consideration, this section of the Watershed Plan assesses whether water is available for allocarion in
cithcr WRIA 55 or 57.
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Water Availability Information
I-Iistorical river flow data for the Spokane and Little Spokane Rivers are used to assess vrheiher water is
available for new water rights by looking at flow trcnds over time and comparing flows to the minimum
instrea.m flows set by rule. lnfnrmation derived from the MIK'E SHE Model (MIKE) scE:narios that
simulal.e present, p:i.5t and future watc:r resowces provides a method for assessing the impact5 of water use
on filows in the rivers. The original computer model was based on and calibrated to water resouree
c:onditions (such as climate and water use) as recorded in the years 1994 to 1999. The first scenario
represents pre-development conditions, the second scenario presents potential water consumption in the
year 2020, and the third scenario presents potential water consumption further inCa the future by pumping
aU of the municipal inchoate water riehts. These sceclarios providc a genera.l view of the impaet that
N'II.}1LIT3Wals may have on thc overall hydraulic conditions in these watersheds.
Spokane River (NVRLA 57)
k.cology in collaboration with the Washington Depa.rtment of Fish and Wildlif'e (~MFRo recommended a
minimum inStream flow of 2000 cfs for the Spokane River at the Spokane gage in 1999. This Jlow was
meant to protect rainbow trout rearing habitat in the lower Spokane River during the low ilow sutnmer
months. in 2004, Nardin-Davis performed a needs analysis for rainbow vout spawning below the
Spokane gage. Regrettably, tbe 2004 study did not address rainbow trout rearing below the Spokane
ga„e. As a result, the evaluation of instream flow nef;ds is not complete. Therefore, this Planning Unit
stresses that further data and delibvrations will be necessary before summer minimum instream flow
recommendations can be made. Watershed planning in the lower Spokane River watershed (WRLA 54),
mnre information from the Avista Dam ReGcensing process; the Spokane R.iver Dissolved Oxygen Total
`-J Maximum Daily Load, and the IIi-State Aquifer study may help in making minimum instream flow
recommendations in the future.
The ArRIA 55/57 R'atershed Planning Un.it recognizes the importance of staying actively involved in all
Puture instream flow shidies for the enlire Spokane River wztershcd; including tributaries, due to the
direct correlation of the resulting reports. In order to address the complex future water use nE:F:ds for
WR.IA 55 aiid 1'JKLl1 57, it wilJ be critica.l for the 1VRJ.A 55/57 V1'atershed Flann.ing Unit to be
represented during future water resourc.e studies, to ensure that a collaborative process is upheld that will
balance both the instream and out-of-sfieam nceds within all of these walersheds.
Table 3.A shoNv5 monthly Spokane River flows calculateci as a monthly average and the lowest daily flow
for the whole period of record fram U.S.G.S. Spokane gagge data. Low nows can be caused, among othsr
things, by climate or chanQes in Post Falls I-IED operation. Historical data show that the lowesE daily
flow for some months has not occurred in the lasi 20 ye:ars. The lowest daily flows for October,
December, July, and August occurred over 20 ycars ago. 'ne lowese daily flows for Novembcr, Januacy,
and April oecurred before 1960. The lowest daily 11oN^s for February, March, ancl May occurred before
1940. However, the lnwest flows of the year tend tp be lower in racent years than in years past.
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Table 3.A. Flows for the S okane River at S okane Ga e
1891-2003 USGS Gage
Average Monthly
Month Flow cfs Lowest dail flaw cts
October 1,799 633
November 2,197 940
December 5,444 937
Janua 5,292 1,000
' Februa 6,242 1,230
March 9,354 1,480
A rii 9,277 1,850
Ma 12,211 2,340
June 10,181 1,190
Jul 3,316 549
Au ust 1,286 466
Se tember 1,252 487
Table 3.B show^s the minimum flow and the precipitation for the water years 1981 to 2003. Maximum
snowpack at Lookout Pass located high in the Spnkane River drainage, for the watcr years 1486 to 2002
is also presanted. Thc snowpack data show why river flows stay higher some years than others and more
aecurately reflects the effeet of weather pattems t6an precipitation at ihe Spokane Ai.rpnrt. Snowpack is
def ned as the equivalent depth of water in inches because of the variable moisture contcnt af snow.
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Table 3.13. 7-day average low flow for the Spokane River at 5pokane Gage and precipitation at Spokane, 1981 to 2003.
Maximum a.nnual snow ack at Lookovt Pass,1y86 to 2002
Water 7-day average Armual Laokout Pass
Year Iow flow (cfs) precipiution at nlax.imum snow waier
Spol:ane Airport equivalent (inches)
(inches)
1981 963 16.78
1982 1124 16.12
1983 1333 20.26
1984 1276 19.22
1985 1140 14.17
1986 752 16.15 26.8
1987 743 15.09 25_3
198$ 550 16.64 26.6
1989 845 16.73 32.4
1990 1114 18.22 34.2
1991 858 15.38 31.2
] 992 545 13.18 26
1993 1120 16.72 31.8
1994 502 10.11 21.8
1995 869 22.76 26
1996 1023 19.33 25.8
J 1997 1594 24.2 52
1998 845 15.1 25.5
1999 947 16.91 45.6
2000 730 17.18 32
2001 578 9.67 20.9
2002 993 15.47 46
2003 507 15.29
Figure 3.A shaws the mean annual flow of the Spokane River at the Spokane gage, which has the longest ttistorical record in R'nshington_ A-Il of these clata show the varying, often cyclic, nature of precipitation
and river flow in our area. As with the SVK.P Aquifer, there is little indication of a long-term downwaud°
trend in the total amount of waier flowing in the Spokane River. Figure 3.8 shows the 7-day average low
flow for the same period. The 7-day average low flow is tbe lowest 7 consecutive day average in a year.
Unlil:e the annual mean now, the 7-day low ilow is noticeably lower now tha,n at the beginning of the
recard. "Chese lower flows in recent years have many causf:s, but show a trend that rnay indicate less
water is available.
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Figute 3.A. Spokane Itiver at Spokane mean annual skream.flow.
14,000 ~
12,000 ! I
1o,ooo
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~ g,000
~ 6,000
w
4,000
2,000 I
p . . , . . .
1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
Ye ar
Figure 3.13. Spokane River at Spokane 7-day average low flow.
2,800
2,600
2,400
2,200
2,Q00
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~ 600 _
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R'.
1,200
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1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 194() 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 ZOOq 2010
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Litilc Spokane River (WRI.A 55)
Comparisons of current nows wiih the minimurn instrearn fiows set by rule arc u.sed to asscss .vaier
available for new water riglits in the Uttle Spol:ane River. A minimum instream flow wa_s set for the
Little Spokane Rivar in 1976 (ChaptE:r 173-555 WnC). Studies conducted by Golder Associates in 2003
at Ek Chattaroy, and ncar the At Dartford gage confirmed th- abilit), of the minimum instream f.lows t.o
protect the needs of r~ainbow trout and mountain whitefish at Lhese thrce. of the four sites listed in the ruls.
7'he water availability helow the At Dartford g~e cannc~t be cls:termined at this time because the needs for
fish were not studied downstream of this gage_ Reevaluacion of water availability based on minimum
instream flows at Elk and Chattaroy was not done at this time because of thc iimited flow data available at
Chese Cwo sites.
Figure 3.C shows the mean annual flow of the Little Spokane River at the At Dartford gage. Again, these
data show the varving, often cyclic, nature of precinitation and river flow in our area As with the SVRP
Aquifer and the Spokane Ftiver, there is little indication of a long-term downward trend in the total
amount of water flowing in the Little Spokane River.
Figure 3.C. Littlc Spokane River at the At Aartford gage mea.n annuai streamflow.
700
6U0
500
u ~
0 300 ~
~
200 '
N
100
0 0 . , . • • •
1925 1935 1945 1955 1965 1975 1985 1995 2005
Ye ar
Comparing t.he minimum daily flow d.ata from the gagc At I7artford with the minimum instream flows set
bv rule shows that flows have been below the instrcam flow levcls in all months of the year (Table 3.C).
Ecology interrupts junior water rights during the irrigation season whcn the tlaw At Dari'ford falls below
the minimum instreaju flow for 7 conseeutive tiays. Table 3.13 sbows the 7-day average low flow for the
years 1981 to 2003 along with the precipitation and snowfall af Newport for the years 1981 to 1999.
Figure 3.D shows the 7-day average low flow compared to the summer tiine minimum instream flow of
I l5 cfs. Applications for new rights typically reque.st year-round munieipalldomestic use or seasonal,
summertirne irrigation use. RJater use demand is often highest at precisely the samc time when the supply
is most limited. I3ecduse of the frequency of water rithts interruptions in recent years, Ecologry is not
currently issui.ng walcr rights in VI'RIA » that would need to use water during the dry, summer months.
NCw summer u,.5es would imA air existin r senior water riShts (includina p instream flow ribhts)• T' ew rights
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for off-Season use_ and/or summer uses_ that provide mitigation water may be available. However, ta
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clarify the uncertainties of water avaiIability above the At Dartford gage, the Planning Lfnit recommends ~
reinstating ihe gage ai Chattaroy and/nr Elk as part of this plan. -
Table 3.GMinimum flows for Little Spokane R.iver at the
At Dartford Ga e
1947-2003 USGS Minimum instream flaws
Gage Minimum from Chapter 173-555
flaw for the month WAC (cfs)
Month cfs
October 81 130-140
November 85 150
December 80 150
Janua 90 150
Febrva 120 150-170
March 134 190-216
A ril 150 218-250
Ma 117 192-170
June 100 148-130
Jul 72 115
Au ust 66 115
Se tember 69 115
Figure 3.D. Little Spokane River at thc At Aartford gage 7-day average low flow.
250
t 7-ctay avcrage 1ow (low
200 vlinimum Instrcam Flow
,
150
u
C7
100 ~ -
SO
0 1925 1935 1945 1955 1465 1975 1985 1995 2005
Year
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Table 3.D. 7-day average low flow for the I..ittlc Spokane River at
Spqkane Gage and precipitahon at Newpurt, 1981 to 1999.
New ort annual snoK•f.a11,1581 to 1999.
Vl'ater 7-day avcrage Annual precipitation 1~,°ewport annual total
Year 'Iow flow cfs at r'ew ori inches snowfall inches)
1981 108.6 28.6 30.7
1982 121.9 34.1 72.9
1983 159.3 36.1 55.1
1984 165.9 31.7 40
1985 114.0 22.5 120.4
1986 112.3 26.0 71.9
1987 116.3 22.9 35.5
1988 92.1 20.5 47.7
1989 97.4 25.9 62
1990 120.6 27.2 56.1
1991 114.9 27.2 64.3
1942 75.1 20.6 28
1993 105.6 27.8 72.7
1994 68.0 14.3 33.8
1995 107.0 29.8 51
1996 125.4 25.1 23.3
1597 206A 28.5 72.1
1998 147A 29.6 14.4
~ 1999 153J 27.6 36.3
2000 149.3 26.3 20.1
2001 101.3 16.8 39.1
2002 107.7 26.4 57.3
2003 91.4 23.8 1$.5
Modeled water use impacts.
Pumping water within R'R.IAs SS and 57 can reduce the amount of water in the $pokans tsnd Littlc
Spokane Rivers. Results from the MI.KE SN'E model simulations predict past and future conditions and
remove the clunate variable from the analysis by using 1994 to 1999 c;l.imafe conditions for all scenarios.
Water use is ttot evenly spread thrnughout the year. Pcak pumping occun during the summer mon. ths and
can be 3 times hieher than during Che wintt;r. Unfortunately, dlis is also when stream ilow is the loweSt.
Pre-development scenario
Removing the watcr u.se impacts such as pumping, irrigaLion, and wastewater discharge simulales
condirions before humans settled in the watersheds (pre-clevelopment conditions). Tf1is computer
simulation was run to compare how the watershed system behaves without human impacts to current and,
potential fiature conditions. Table 3.1) compares the results of this model simulation to the pea}; impact
results of the threc othcr model simulations described below. ]:ffccts for the Little Spokane Watershed
are showrn at the b* e Ai laartford because numeriral instabilities downstream of this gage limit the
confidence in the simulatcd flows. •
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vlodeled current WRIA. 55 and WRIA 57 water use (1994 to 1999) The largest uses of vvater for the combined WRIAs SS and 57 are municipalldomestic (41,700 million
gallons per ycar or 128,000 acre-feet per year); commercialfindustrial (12,700 million gallons per year or
39,000 acre-feet per year); exempt wells (3,100 million gallons per year or 9,600 acre-feet per year); and
agricultural irrigation (2,400 million gallons per year or 7,500 acre-feet per ycar). Pealc pumping in the
model for WRIA 57 occurs in July and August at about 360 cfs (232 million gallons per day (mgd)). The
peak streamflow change in the Spolcane River at the Spokane gage is 206 cfs (133 mgd) in August,
indicating a very quick impact of groundwater pumping on streamflow at the Spokane gage. Mini.mum
(winter time) pumping equates to about 100 cfs (65 mgd) with approximately the same amount of change
in the flow at the Spokane gage. Peak pumping for VJRIA 55 is about 28 cfs (18.1 mgd) and minimum
pumping is about 13 efs (8.4 mgcn. The peal: monthly decrease in streamflow is about 13 cfs (8.4 med)
in January, five months after peal: pumping. The minimum decrease in streamflow of abou4 6 cfs (4 mgd)
occurs in Jime and July. Th.is represents a significant lag time between pumping and its effects on
streamflow.
Year 2020 Projection (20 Ycar Growth Scenario)
Table 2.II3 shows the annua.l projected demand increase for the year 2020 scenario. The projected
increase in groundwaler pumping fmm the 1994 to 1999 baseline in 11rR1A 57 is 86 cfs or 56 mgd during peaF: summer pumping and approximately 20 cfs (13 mgd) during minimum pumping periods (winter).
The projeeted averagc increase in pumping in WR1.A 55 equates to 15 cfs (9.7mgd) in the summer and 1.5
cfs (1 mgd) in the winter months.
The 2020 scenario suggests the Spokane River flow at the Spokane gage decreases approximately an '
additional 50 cfs (32.3 mgd) in the summer and 25 efs (16.1 mad) in the winter. Between 7 and 13 cfs .
(4.5 to 8.4 mgd) of the additiona] lost flnw is returned dow-nstream by the City of Spokane's Actvanced
Wastewater Treatment Flant. There is no significant lag time between when peal: piimping occurs and
when the greatest decrease in ilows occurs.
Full Municipal Water Kights (Iochoatc Scenario)
T'he inchoate scenario simulates groundwater withdrawals that may occur under the full excrcise of all
allocated municipal wazer rights. Inchoate rights are the partion of municipal water rights not currently in
use and reserved for future use. Current pumping of municipa,lldomestic water rights is abnui 47,200
million gallons per year (145,000 acre-feet per year). NVith the inchoate water rights, pumping would
increase to around 97,744 mill.ion gallons per year (300,000 acre-feet per year). The average reductian in
Spokane River flow at the Spol:ane gauge is 150 cfs (96.9 mgd) with a maximum reduction during the
mid-to-late summer of about 250 efs (161.5 mgd) and a cninimum reduction of about 100 cfs (64.6 mgd)
during the winter.
The SVR.P Aquifer has the most municipal inchoate water rights in both VJFLIA 55 and V4R1A 57. The
interconnection between the SVR.P Aquifer and the Spokane R.iver in WRIA 57 is so strong that there is
an immediate response in river flows after pumping of the SVRI' Aquifer begins. The lack of a lag time
and impacts on river ilow are a result of the high hydraulic conductivity of tbe SVRP Aquifcr and
interconnection with the Spokane R.iver.
The interconnection between the Little Spokane R.iver and unaerl}'ing aquifcr(s) is nat as strong as
evidenced by a time lag of three-to-four months after pumping of the aquifer bcgins. The lag time
between peak withdrawals and associated peak reduction of stream flows suggests the causes are the
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~ J dif~'use distribuiian of the points of withdrawal (wells) and the buffering effects of grroundwater storage.
Full exercise of inchoate water right~ is predicted to reduce the average annual flow of the Little Spokane
River At Dartford by approximately 13 cfs. Maximum changes in river discharge occur during tbe
months of Dccember/January, reducing river flow by about 15-16 cfs_
Table 3.E. Possible peak impacts of Sroundwater pumping an flows in the Middle
and Little S okane Rivers as simalated b the MIKE SHE com uter model.
PeaF: Pea}: Peal: lmpact Peak I.mpact Feak- Impact
(tiurnrner) (sum.mer) on Spakane on Spokane on Little
Putnping in Purnping in rtiver ai River below Spokane River
MR.IA 57 WRIA 55 S okanc VdWTP at Dartford
Pre- 0 0 0 0 0
develo ment
Base (1994 to 361 cfs 90 cfs (59 206 cfs (133 ] 50 cfs (97 13 cfs (8.4
1999) (23$ mgd) mgd) mgd) mgd) mgd) in
1an •
2020 446 cfs 105 cfs (69 260 cfs (168 192 cfs (124 31 cfs (20
. (288 mgd) mgd) mgd) mgd) mgd) in
November
through
January
Tnchoate 614 efs 107 cfs (70 421 c£s (272 303 cfs (196 31 cfs in
(404 mgd) med) mgd) mgd) January, 11 cfs
in Au t
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Conclusion
The Plannino Unit vie.ws the wmtershed planning and irnpleenentation process as an on-egin,g, ada t~ ive_
local consensus pmcess. to identify regional water needs, identify potential water available, identify
reasonable solutions to fiming, quantity, and i.n some cases water quality issues, and finally do this while
keeping water costs appropriate.
]t is recognized t6at there are fcderal; state, and local replations govcrning water issues and it is
necognized that these requirements often have some ilexibilin'. For cxample, the State of Washingnon
requires its wxtcr resource agencies to protect and cnhanet; fish habitat, but there c,an be a great deal of
discretion in enhancement_ This Planiung Unit has not fully investiaaLed the necds of fish throughout the
watenheds, although we h3ve done investigations in areas that resource agencies have identified as most
critical. Furtber wark will be necessary, as described in the recommendations section, bnth below
Sullivdn Road on the Spokane and below Dartford on the Liitle Spokane with regard io idcntifying thc
water needs for fish.
Be1'ore qucstions oti water avail3bility ancl cost can be better answered, continuect rE:scarch will bc
neccssary to provide the prdctical tcchnical solutions to the significant issucs identified that remain
outstanding in regard to determining water availability, especially Arith the uncerl:ainties that are rooted in
demand (both here and in Idabo); cLimate changc, future local dPcision making, and Iegal rights. Water
supply will, in all probability, come at a higher cost in thc future than it does now. ln addition, f:inding
technical solutions to the problems identif ed, and having public acceptance of the same is not guaranfec:d.
ln addilion, public priorities need to be further clarified Hrith regard to conservation, instream flpws,
utilify eost~s, water qualiry goals for surface water and groundwater, land use prioriGeS, acceptability of
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potential technical solutions, validity of water rigfits, etc. The intent of the recommendations in tfiis plan
is to guide and further us all along toward ansvvers for these difficult questions.
R.egarding the need to set minimum instream 17ows for WRlA 55 and 57, along witb the adjoining WRIA
54, the Planning Unit understands the necessity to cnntinue working with the Departments of Ecology and
Fish and Wildlife, and the NR,1A 54 VVatershed Planning Unit to ensure that a collaborative process is
upheld to help set minimum flows. The primary goal for setcing the minimum instream flows is to
balance both the instream and out-of-stream needs, in accordance with Chapter 90.$2 RCVJ for these
watersheds.
As additional technical information becomes available, collabprative solutions are developed, and
mi.ni.mum instream flows are agreed ugon and set, the Planning Unit will need to incorporate the results
into the WRI.A 55/57 Implementation Plan and future ugdates ofthe WR1A 55/57 Watershed Plan.
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C.HAPTER 4 RFCOMMENDED ACTIONS
The heart of the Little Spokane River (1VRLA 55) and Middle Spol:anc River (RrWA 57) Watershed Flan
is the Recommended Actions qcc[ion. °Iltis section presents the policies: issues and recommendations the
FlanninE Unit deems necessary or desirablc for future water needs in the Spokane watershecis. Each
watershed has iis own issues and ttierefore thsse recommendations are specific to these watersheds..
Prect:ding sections af this docurnent have outlined the general goa.is of watershed planning, the tschnicisl
basis for decision-mal:ing and a summary of the current status of the resource. One nf the t.ools used to
support decision-mal;ing vvas the MTKE SHE computer model of the surface and ground water of both
watersheds. This model, which is mentioned in this chapter, is described in Chapter 2.
1n the course of developing this section, eirl t key aclion areas were identifed; the recomcnended aciions
are organized under these xction areas. N1'hile the eight key action areas are listed in a general order of
priority, the policies, issues and recprnmendations within them are not. The Policy, Issue and
Recommended Aciion elements are generally listed in the order they were brought up by the Plan.ning
Unit or Wor1: Gmups.
Recommended actians presented herein do not necessarily represent obligations on the part of the
par[icipating agencies. Obligations and recommendations are specifically defined in the Jmplementalion
Matrix as presented in Chapter 5: Implementation. For recommended actions that are identified as
obligaUons, no entity can be required to implement the recommended action witbaut their specifc,
written consent.
T'he lmplementation Matxix is intended to represent the initial thi.nl:ing of the "who" and "when" w7th
L irespect to the rE:cammended actions, as approved by the Planning LiniL Th- Implementation Matrix
presented in Chapter 5 includes the proposed timing of c6e recommended actions and a pretiminary
estimate of the anticipated level of effon by the pariicipaiing governmcnts and agencics. It is understood
that the specific details of the implementation of the recommendations and obligations will be developed
in greater detail the initial year of 1'hase 1V, lmplementation, following approval of this Plan.
Implementation of many of the recommended actions not directly obligatin~ State resources will need
participation of the Ecologry-appointcd watershed lead far planning and coordination. The initial thoughts
of al] of the potential participating state agencies are included after the Implementation Matrix.
1. Water Conservation, Recfamation and Reuse
Rackgrounci -
Conservation, reclamation arid reuse are the easicst ways of extcnding the availability of water.
Implementing rnea.~ures to accomplish one or more of these allows the user to do more with the same
amount of water. The terms conservation, reclamation and reuse all have lega] and ! nr quasi-legal
definitions that are too lim.itina t'or the pu.rposc of this discu,ssion. For the purpose hcre, the follawing
defm.itions apply:
Conservation: Applying measures that reduc>e the amount of water eonsumed to perform a defined
task.
Reclaination: Adequalely antt reliably treating wastcwater so that as a result of thAt treatment it is
suitable for a beneficial use or a controlled usc that would not othcrvvise oecur and is no longcr
cansidered v.mstewater.
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Reuse: Applyizkg water lhat has bcen used, with or wi#hout treaimeni~ to a secand beneficial use,
'I'he tvatcr qttality requirements of the fallow vp use are generalty ]ower #han that for ihe ijiitial use. .
Water purveyors, industrial an[i commercial we]] owners, and public arfd private entities that irrigate
~ substantial areas from on-si#e wells (parks, schools, cetneteries, golf courses e#c.) provided total arnvuitts
i af water puziped ('f'able 4,I.A)_ RFater use amoun#s for several categories of use were dsvided by the
: 2000 EJ,S, census data for the scrvice area of #he users to abtain adaily per capita water use figr,re, Tha
, water use data are presented in units af acre feetlyear, millian gallonslday, and rwbic feet per second for
carnparisan The total amourrt of water pumged for all uses indicate a ye.ar around average praduction af
water of approximately 327 gallons per person per day_ During the win#er municipal water producEion i s
about 157 galloas per person pex- day_ DuLring the peak water use months of July and August, tha water
groduction increases #o appraxiFnately 700 gallons per parsan per day. These data indicate thcrc is a
significant increase in water use during the summer abave the year round $ase water use far indoar ase.
71he increase in wa#er use is most ].ikely mused by ia-ription of lawns and gardens_
able 4.I..A.. Spolcane Metro Area Pubhc Sngg2y Grdundwater Pumping (1994 ta 1999)
Annual uly and Aagust
T++ietered Tota] Metered Total
[~se Residential M+~ I Produc#ion esidentiaJ A+Q&.i Production
~ gallons/ $allonsy ~al7day ga~lnnsf gal)onsl ga]]onsf
person{ day p~ onl persopersonl day p~~ persanl day
Municipal hl
lon- 75.2 118.1 156,7 76.2 118,~ 156.7
irri iar~ Use i,_ . ~
lviunicipal
irrigatiot~ 108.] 150_8 I 7I _4 314.2 45l.3 547.5
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Munieip$1 1843 268.9 328.1 390.4 569.4 7041
SubLowl
UrrMmercial 1 105 107
~dustrjal ~
~ ConoIDerui aJ i
j Irrig$tion ~ 4 1 2
I o#al 437.1 823.2
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average of idovember - March pumpino represents "indoor" (A1on-irrigatEOn) usc
! no# supplied by municipa] sources
~ parcs, schools, golf courses etc. not stipplied by muriicipa] sowrces
~ Table 4.I.B sunimarizes daily per capsta waier use for Spokane Cnunty and other ]qcations in the VJesterra
' Unitcd States ta provide a comparison with Spolcaxe area waier usc,
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Table 4_T.B. Public Su I Dail Per Ca ita WateT Use.
Use Per Capita Use Use Type Yopulation Source
Period a.Uda Served
Ada County, ID 1995 181 Resideniial 155,700 USGS Website
aise)
Ada County, ID 1995 212 Total 165(13oise production ~700 USGS Website
Acia County, ID 2000 222Total 25g
~is` 3 production ~~~0 USGS Website
Unitcd V1'ater ldaha 2001 230 M&:I 190 United ~Jater ID
oisc area ,000 Website
BillinUs, MT 1997 214 M d. I 92,000 City Utility
Website
Kuptenai Coun 1995 170 R.esidential 79;770 USGS VVebsite
Kootenai County 1995 229 "rotal 79,770 USGS Website
Production
T:ootenai County 2040 280 TOtal 86,950 USGS R'ebsitr-
Production
ting Coun y, WA 1995 129 Residenrial 1,506,760 USGS Website
King County, WA 1995 177 P oTotal duction 1,506,760 USGS Website
King Counry, WA 2000 208 TOtal 1,593,060 USGS Website
~ Pr9ducti on
Pend Oreille County, ?Oa0 134 TO~l 5,340 USGS Website
«~A Produckion
S okane Coun • 1995 124 Residenrial 342,350 USCS Website
Spokane Counry 1995 271 rOtal Prnduction 342T350 USGS Website
S akane Coun 2000 214 Fiesidential 368,690 USGS Re ort
Spokane County 2004 298 T0tal 36$,690 USGS Website
Production
5tevens County 2000 209 Tptal 23,400 USGS Website
Production
USGS Report: SIR 2004-5015
iJSGS Nebsite: lytt :llwater.usp,s.~ovlWfilLLtiG;I ACCESSEd 7II3I2004.
POtIC)'
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I.A. Support actions to reduce per capiha watier consumptian. (Confi.rzned 6/9/2004)
Issue
I.A.01. What steps cnrt be tal:cri to reduce indoor water use? (AYproved 10/Z2/03; Confirnr-ed
17fl9/03)
itecommendations .
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LA.OI a. Determine indoor conservation issues (approaches) on which the public needs to be educated (i.e. in-door low flow devices such as showerhead, facets, toilets and appliances and habits). (Approved . J
10/22/03; Confirtned 11/19J03)
1.A.01 b. Local authorities / wastewater utilitics should evaluate customer indoor waier saving incentives
as a means to save on new facility costs. lf cost effective, incentives should be included in facility and
eomprehensive planning processes and implemented througfi local regularion. (Updated 11l19/03;
Confirmed 11119/03)
I.A.Olc. City and County governments will develop and implement a regional education and awareness
program to promote wise and afficient use of the water supply with voluntary garticipation by water
suppliers. (Work Group 12/04/03; Approved 1/21/04, Confirmed 3I24I04)
I_A.OI.d. Municipal water supp2iers will develop water conservation progams i.ndependently and
cooperatively in accordance with Washington State Department of Health regulations and other water
suppliers are encouraged to develop their own water conservation programs. (Work Group 12/04103;
Approved 1/21 /04, Confirm ed 3/24104)
I_SSUe
I.A.02. What steps can be taken ta reduce domestic, municipal and pubiic outdoor water use?
(Anproved 1Q22,/f?3; Canfirnted II49/03)
Reccammendations
T.A.02 a. Determine the outdoor conservation issues, (approaches) on which the public needs to be l\
educated (i.e., soil development, plant root develnpment, nativefdrougfit resistant vegetation, xeriscaping).
(Approved 10/22/03; Confirmcd 11/19/03)
I.A.02 b. Counties/Cities consider develnpi.ng incentives for xeriscaping and use of naiive and/or drought
resistant vegetation through existing and fiiture planni.vg processes. (Updated 11119103; Confirmed
11/J9/03)
I.A.02 c. Include opbons for xeriscaping in landscape requirements for commercial and industriat
dEVelopments. (Wori: Group 12/04103; Approved 1/21/04, Coafirmed 3I24104)
I.A.02 d. Encourage tbe xeriscaping option for wban open space in planned developments. (Work Group
12/04103; Approved 1/21/04, Confirmed 3/24/04)
I.A.02 e. County/Cities/Water Purveyors encourage implementaiion of water conservation in watering of
public properties such as parks, school lawn areas, athletie felds, boulevards, and bighway green azeas.
(Appmved 10/22/03; Confirmed 11119l03)
1.A.02_f. Eva]uate the bcnefits of retrofitiing irrigation systems with automatic controllers and other high
eflieiency components for schools, golf courses, parks, cemeteries, and other large sc,ale public irrigation
projects (Planning Unit request rewrite 01/21/04; Work Group 1/27/04, Approved 3124/04, Canfi.rmed
6/9/2004)
C_A_02.g.Encourage and evaluate incentives for irrigator5 (e.g. agricultural and golf Course) to irnplement
all feasible irrigation efficiencies. (Staff & WG 01/27/2004, reworded and approvec! 6/9/2004, confirmed
6129120 a4, rewonied 1 I/17I2004)
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Policy
LB Support education programs which foster public acceptance of watcr conservadon, reuse
and reclamatiion, (Confirmed 6/9/2004)
lssue
LF3.01. tiVluit stcps shauid be takat to educate the picMIic on water conservation and use?
(Approverl 7.Q22103; Corrfirrned 1149103)
RecqmmE`ndation5
i.B.Oia Encourage die use of several educational methods to reach a.ll segrnents of the population, t6ose
in schools, governmenl, and businssses. (Approved ] 0I22/03; Canfirmed ] 1/19/03)
Po[icv
I.C. Support actions that result in the increased use of reclaimed and reused water.
(Con,firmed 6/9/2004)
Issue
I.C.01. What ecnnn»:ic, poiitiral, legal and resnurce incet:tives can be impletnented to
encourage muriicipalities, utilities and busireesses to reclaim and reuse water? (Appraved
10/12,403; Confirmed 114903, reworded and confinned 6/9/2004)
ftecommendations
1.C_0 1 a Evaluate Lhe public perception of water reclamation and reuse and det:ermine how to educate the
public to increase their understanding of the benefits and risks. (Approved 10l22/03; Confrmed
11119103, reworded and confvmed 6/912004)
I.C.01 b. Evaluate the potential far taX inc;c:ntivcs, pcrrnitting ar►dlor regulatory credits that can be used
by corporitions that want to implement wrater feuse strategies. (Staff R; work group O1f27/04, Approved
3l24104, reworded and confirmcd 619/2004)
I.C.OI.c. Evalu.ate development of cost-effective aptions for reclamati4n arid reuse in small scale and
decentralizcd settings. (Approved 10122/2003, contirmed 1 U19/2003, reworded and confvmed 6/9/2004)
I.C.OI.d. Research pcassible water rcuse ar►d reclamation opportunities. (Added from public comment.
Approvecl 10/26/2004, confirmed 1] /8/2004)
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II. Instream Flow Needs for the WRIA 57, the Middle Spokane Watershed
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Background
Under a cooperarive agreement with Spol:ane County and Avista Utilities, Hardin - Davis conducted
analysis of spawning and incubation habitat for cainbow trout in the Spokane River between Post Falls
and the conflueence with Latah (Hangman) Creel:. The instream flow studies were coordinated with the
Avi.sta re:licensing stalreholders fisheries group. Members of the Planning Unit gave input to the Avista '
FERC relicensing process that will affect minimum instream flows and spawning and emergence flow management Rcaring habitat for rainbAw vout was analyzed between Post Falls and just downstream of Sullivan Road
in the Spokane Valley. Fhysical F-Iabitat SirnulaYion (PHABSIIvn of the Instream Flow Incremental
Methodoloyry (ff1M) was used to motlel how babital changed thmugh difft.-rent flows.
Resident trout in the Spokane Ftiver maintain a sclf sustaining population betwecn Spokane Falls and the
Post Falls Dam. These two endpoints li.mit i.mmigration into this section of the rivcr. Instrcam flows to
protect spawning, incubation, and rearing habitat are needed to perpetuate the populafion. All life stages
are essential, but flovv is most likely to limit the:se pmpulations. Because of the need to protect more than
one life stage, a variable flow regime that reflects the seasonal variability of v►^ater in the region is a
desired feature of an instream flow rule. The instream flow proposals for spaHning and incubation cover
the Spo}:ane R.iver from Post Falls to the confluence with Latah (Hangman) Creek. The rearing instrcam
proposals cover the por[ion of the Spokane River from Post Falls tIED to Barker Road.
Rainbow trout spawning occurs in the spring, primarily in Apri.l, during spring runoff. 7'hese ilows are
largely unregulated. They determine where spawni.ng will occ:ur. Io a high nmoff year spawning wrill be
higher on the gravel hars ancl in a low runoff year spawning will be Iower on the ;rrdvel bars. Once fsh -
spawn, eg,gs are at the locatian where spawning occurred and production from tllosc eggs depends on
incubation conditions through the remainder of the spring incubation season, theough the end of the first
week in June, as the spring nmoff reaedes. To the extent possible, the rate of deciine of spring runoff
should be minimized within the mcubation period (Beecher and others, 2004).
'I'he rest of summer and inta the fall Avista controls the ilow in the Spol:ane River with the 1'ost Fa11s
FrED. Flow in the river is needed for fry (newly emerged fisb that occupy shallow edge babitat), young-
of-the year juveniles that behave more li}:e older juveniles (juvenile I), jwenile Qs (at least 1 yeaz old),
and adults who ccexist and coniribute to production and recretrt.ional value. Older 5sh (juvenile IIs and
adults) require the most territory and have already survived through critical life history stages. Providing
habitat for older juvenile and adult trout will also maintain considerable habitat for 5y and young-of-the-
ycar. At the same time, emphasis on the older life stages will facilitate segregation of the different life
stages, thereby minimizing habitat overlap and potential cannibalism. Bari:er Road provides the highest
WUA per 1000 R of sueam for both juvenile 2 and adult rainbow trnut. Table 4.11.A shows the flows at
I3arker Road and the p.,rcent of maximum rearing habitat in the area for juvenile 2 and adult trout.
Temperature effects, due to warm lake water releases, limit useable habitat at higher flows.
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1"able 4.11. A. Flows and rearing habitat based on the Rarkcr site stvdied by Hard.i.n-17avi5
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Flow at T3arri:er Percent of maximum rearing habitat for Percent of maximum rE:aring habitat
cfs juvenile 2 rainbow trout for adult rainnow trout
200 91 "/0 373%
250 98% 48.9%
300 ] 00% 59.4%
350 99% 65.7%
400 97% 77.2%
450 94% 84.6%
500 92° o 90.0%
550 90% 943%
600 87°ib 96.9%
650 84% 98.8%
700 S l% 100.0%
' 750 I 78% 99.5"/0
800 75% 99.0%
850 72% 98.5%
900 68% 97.7"/0
950 65% 97.0%
Policy -
II.A Assure that instream flows for the Middle Spokane River meet the needs of
rainbow trout and other associated aquatic biota. (Work Group 12/4/03, Approved
3/24/04; Confirmed 4/21/04)
lss ue
II.A.OI. Does the inforneatior: on rainbaw irout from the Flardin Davis Instreanr Flow and
11a.bitat. St.udy establish fihe hnsis far settYng instreanr ffows ot: the Middle Spokane River?
(Work GrouY 12/4/03, Approved $/1/U4; confirmed,02I/04)
Recommendations
LI.A.OI .a Establish a mir►imum instream flow for the Spokane River at the k3arker Road transcct (USGS
Gage 12420500) ef 500 cfs to provide signifcant vveighted useable area for juvenile and adult rainbow
trout. (Staff 2I27104; Re-worded and Approved 4/1/04; confirmed 40-1/04, reworded and confirmed
6/29I2004, Changed 10/21/2004, confirmed 1 0/26/20Q4)
II.A.OI.b Avista's 2007 operati.ng license for the Spokane R.iver Hydroelectric Development should
require a minimum dischargc to provide habitat for juvenile and adult rainbow trout that would be
protected through a minimum instrearn flow for the Spokane River at the Barker Road transect (USGS
gage 12420500) df 500 ct's. (Sta .ff 2127/04, re-wordeti and Approved 411J04; Confitmed 4121/04,
reworded and confirmed 10/26l2004)
" TI_A.OI.c Flow in the Middle Spokane Rivcr should be mana;ed to optimize spring spawning, incubation
and emergence for rainbow trout A protocql should be established between the WDFVV, IDF&G and
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Avista to accomplish this task. Specifc flow levels and timing would he established as eariy as possible
each year and based on snow pack and expected runoff condiiions for that year. (Staff 2J27/04, Re-
worded and Approved 04101/(}4; Confirmed 4/21/04)
II.A_Ol.d. Continue operation of the Grecnacres gage and study the correlation bciween the Barker Road .
and Post Falls flows. (Approved 6-2-04, confirmed 6/2912004)
Issue
II.1L02 Would using Fost FaIIs gage (LISGS gage 12419000) art4/or the Greenacres gage
(12420500) provide better protection for aquatic biota irr the Spokane River betwm: the Post
Falls FIED and Sullivan Road than using the Spokane at Spokane gage (IISGS Gage 12422500)
Fielow the Maple Sireet Bridge? (Staff 2r17/ft Re-worded and Approved +1/04, canfi»ned
f/Z/2004)
Rccornmendations
II.A.02.a The flow regime in critical habitat areas for aquatic biota identified in the Sppkane River
between the Post Falls HED and Sullivan Road are more closely related to flow at the Spokane River near
Post Falls gage (USGS 12419000) and/or the GreenQCres gage (12420500) than at the Spol:ane R.iver at
Sgokane gage (USGS 12422500). To improve flow management in this reach, take steps to upgrade the
Post Falls gage to that of a"real time" ga;e. (Staff, 3/26/04, re-worded and Approved 04/01/04;
Con.firmed 4/21/04)
II.A.02.b. Lnstream flow for the I:,ower Spokane River could be mar►aged u.sinb USGS Gage 12422500, the Spokane River at Spokane. Conduct fish habitat studies focusing on juvenils and adutt rearing on at
least 3 sites in the lrowc:r Spokaiie River beriveen the Mcinroe Strect HE-D and the Nine-Mile HED pool.
This work could be cc>nducted as part of the WRLA 54, l.ower Spokane River Watershed Plan and/or as
an Avista relicensing PM&E. (Staff, 2/27/04, re-worded and Approved 04/01/04; Confirmed 4121/04)
Policy
II.B. Manage flow in the Middle Spokane River to provide for aesthetic and
recreational use. (re-worded and Approved 04/01/04; Confiraled 4/21/04)
Tssue
II.B.01. What flow provides an aesthetic experience in the "north channel" of the Spokane
River in Riverfiont Park? (Sfiaff 3/2W04, re-worded and Approved 0+101/04; Confi»ned 4/11/04)
Recommenclations
II.B.OI.a Support a cansensus based aereement within the Avista Recreation. Land Use, and Aesthetics
Nork Group of at Icast 300 cfs in the north chunnel of the 9ppkane River through Riverfront Park as the
basis for aesthetic flows. (Staff 3/26/04, re-worded and Approved 04/01/04, confumed 6r2l2004, re-
wordecl and approved 11/$C2004, confirmed 11/17/2004)
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lssue
II.8.02. %'l1at flow conditicros are needed to provide recreat.~ion experientes on the Middle
Spokane River during thc law flow peri-od? (Staff 3/26/T)4, re-worded aird Approved 04V01/04;
confirmea 4~21M) .
Recommendations
11.B.02.a Use the Avista Rccrealion, Land Use; and Aesthctics Work Group findinQS as the basis for
recreaiion flows in the Middle Spokane River. (Staff 3/26/04; ApFroved 4/21/04, confirmed 6/2l2004)
I1.B.02.b Evaluate the uss of periodic increases in f.low during low flow periods for recreational use in the
Middle Spakane River while taking into account effecu on aquaric biota, «,ater quality, and safety. (Staff
3/26/04, Workgroup 5f26l2004, approved 612/2004, confirrned 6129l2004)
II_13_02.c Evaiuate the impact on aquatic biota, H-ater quality, and safety of manabring the declining spring
runoff and fall drawdo«m with releases f.rom the I'ost I'alls HED to optimire recreational use of the
Spokane River according to the Avisfa R.ecreation, Land Use, and Aesthetics Work Group. (Staff
3f26104, Warkgroup 5t26/2004, approved 612I2004, eanfirmed 612912004)
Policy
II.C Manage flow in the Middle Spokane River to maintain water quality adequate
' for identified beneficial uses. (Staff, 04/09/04; Approved 4/21/04b, confirmed 6/2,/2004,
confirmed 6/29/2004)
Issue
II.C.Ol How do different• floza regcmes in the Spokane River affect ternperarure and x7issolved
Oxygen and what are their consequenees for aquati.c biotn? (Staff and workgroup, 5262004,
apprnved 6,/~.,/?004, confirmed 6/29/2004)
ftecom.mendations
IT.C.p l.a.. 6ncounge the Department of Ecology to use thc CEQUAi.VV2 model (with necess.dry changes)
to consider different flow regimes as part of the Spol:ane R.iver 1 Lal:e Spo}:ane TM'Dl., process. (Staff and
workgroup, 5126/2004, approved 6/212004, confirmed 6/29/2004)
Policy
H.D. Manage flow in the Middle Spokane River to provide adequate flow during
spring ru,noff so river water can be diverted for groundwatez zechazge augmentadon
whiJe protecting sparvning and incubation of fish. (Staff and workgraup, 5/26/2004,
approved 6y/2/2004, conf.irmed 6/29/2004)
Issu~
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II.D.01. How can spring high flows be n:anaged to meet the needs of fish spaw►iing and
incubation and still a11ow for the diversion of flnw for groundwater recharge? (Staff and
Workgroup, 5/14(2004, approved 4/1/2004, conf.i.rmed 6f29/2004)
R.ecommendations
II.DAl.a. Evaluate how river diversions can be accomplished without impairing spawning and
incubation of rainbnw trout. (R'orkgroup, 5I26/2004, approved 6/2I2004, con.firmed 6/29/2004)
Policy
II.E. Integrate flow recomaiendations for aquadc biota, recreation, aesthetics, and
water quality into an overall recommendaHon for flow management in the WRIA 57
watershed. (Flaztning Unit Discussion, Staff 04/01/04; re-worded and Approved
4/21/04, confirmed 6,/2120U4)
Issue
II.E.01 What flows ase needed to meet dijferent seasonal uses? (Staff, 04/09104, Re-worded and
Appraved 42T/04, confirmed 6t2~2004)
Recommendations
II.E.Ol.a After the Avista I-tFD licetiss application i5 filcd, the Spokane Ftiver / Lake Spokane Dissnlved ~
Oxygen TMDL data gathcring phase, and instream studies on rearinb belnw Mc?nmc Street MED are '
eompleted, integr-aie all of the recommendeci instrcam flows into one regi.me for the whole watershed. T6e
flow regime will be submitted to the 17epartment of Ecoloa for instreani flow rule mal:ing. Ecology
obligation. (Wor}:group, 5/26/2004, approved 6/2J2004, confrmed 6/2912004, reworded from 10/21/2004
meeting, approved 10/26/2004)
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III. instream Flow Needs for the Little Spokane River
Baclcgronnd
Recommendations for instrea.m flow fcar aquatic biota in the Little Spokane Rivcr are based on the
Instream Flow evaluaiion perforened by Golder (2003). 7'be guiding principle be}und the study was to
determine if the current minimum instream flows established on lhe river provide protection for target
species - Rainbow Trout and y(ountain Rrhitefish Table 4.111.A shows the Chapter 173-555 WAC
minimum instream nows for the Littie Spokane R.iver. Twa approaches wcre used. Pirst, measurements
were tal:en to develop wetted perimeter curves for the River and tributaries at selected sites. These curvc:s
were used lo produce a"vvetted perimeter" ilow. SccAnd, additional measurements were ul:en to allow '
the use of a physica] habitat simulation model to produce a total useable habitat for the site and the
r.ractian of that habitat made available at specif cd flows.
Table 4.IIL.A. l.ittle Spokane River Minimum Instream Flaws, Chapter 173-555 WAC
al.l flows are in cubic fect per seccmd (cfs)
Month Day Elk Chat[aroy Dariford Confluence
January 1 40 86 150 400
15 40 86 150 400
Tebruary I 40 86 150 400
15 43 104 170 420
March 1 46 122 190 435
15 SO 143 218 460
April 1 54 165 250 490
15 52 143 218 460
May 1 49 124 192 440
15 47 104 170 420
lune 1 45 83 148 395
15 43 69 130 385
July 1 41.5 57 115 375
] 5 39.5 57 115 375
August I 38 57 115 375
15 38 57 115 375
September 1 3$ 57 115 375
15 38 63 123 380
October 1 38 70 130 3$5
15 39 77 140 390
November 1 40 86 150 400
15 40 86 150 400
Aeeember 1 40 86 150 400
]S 40 86 150 400
Study sites on thc T.ittlc Spokane River mainslem werc located at F'ine River Fark, at Ghattarc>y and at LII:
Park. All three of these sites are near the gages whcre a minimum instream flow (MlS1=) was set in
Chapter 173-555 WAC. Table 4.II.I.13 below providGS a summary of the results obtained by comparing
the useable habicat available with total habitat available at thc site.
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Table 4.III.B. LSR WAC 173-555 M1SF and habitat implications for Rainbow Trout and
,
Mountain Whitefish -
MISF Flow Normalized Habitat @ Normalized Habitat PJormalized Habitat {a~
Site (cfs) MISF for adult / Q 1VLlSF for fry MISF for spawning T
'uvenile %Total %Total %Total
Rainbow Trout
Elk Park 38 - 54 84 61 not evaluated
Chattaro 57 - 165 66 27 ] 5
p~~ R,ivcr 115 - 250 93 31 31
Mounta.i,n Whitefish
Elk Park 38 -54 85 84 92
Chattaro 57 - 165 63 70
Pine ~ver 115 - 250 70 79 86
Park
1 Percentages for Spawning flows are based on the regulated flow during the spawning season for the
specics identified. December and January for Mountain Whitefish, N(arch and April for Rainbow Trout
Z The large cobble substrate at the study site ncar Elk Park is not suitable for rainbow trout spawning.
l.n general, the existing minimum instream flows in the Little Spokane River mainstem appear to be
reasonable fbr protecting habitat of the Rainbow Trout and Mountain Whitefish. Channel maintenance
and riparian flows are also providod on a rcgular basis because higher flows in the LitLle Spokane River
have not been reduccd by human activity.
1n addition to the three main stem reaches, flnw / habitai c;on(iitions were evaluatcd for sites on three
tributaries - Otter Creek, Dragaon and Deadman Creeks. These results show that thc wetted perirneter ~
appmach provides good habitat protection for rai.nbow trout aclulLti and juveniles and mountain whitefish
fry. For the other life stage / species eombinations the habitat conditions at wetted perimeter flows are
poor to moderate. Using the wened perimetcr approach to establish instream flow minima fnr the LSR
tributaries will not provide gaod habiht.
'l`he current minimwn instrearn flows appear to also prntect some other existing bcncficial uses such as
aesthetics and recreatioa A separate process being led by the Spokane County Conservation District
addresses water quality issues and will dcvelop a VI'ater Quality Management Plan. Some of the water
quality pmblems that may be affected by fiow are: dissolved oxygen, temgerature, nutrients, turbidity and
suspended sediments. The Department of Fcology is a.llocating waste loacLs through the Total Maximum
Daily Load (TMDL) process.
Managcment practices used currently in the Little Spokane f7.iver Watershed duc to the failure to mect thc
minimum instre:am ilaw many years are (1) closing the basin to any new water rights and (2) interrupting
junior water rights when the flow at Dartford falls below the minimum i.nstream flow for seven
consecutive days. Asking all water rights holders in the basin to cflnserve w^ater may help increase low
flows and reduce the need for these management practices. Any new management practices will need io
consider cost of impJemcntation vcrsus cost to the public, and consider priorities relating to minimum
flows (e.g., human, fish, recreation) and the law.
Pnlicy
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III.A. Assure that instream £lows for the Little Spokane River (173-555 WAC) meet
the needs of ra.i.nbow trout and mountain whitefish and other representative aqnatic
biota. (Confumed 6/2/2004)
Tssue
LII.t1.01. Dnes the information on rainbow truut• and mount.ain whitefislr frorn the GoIder
study support chan$irtg tlie miniinum instream flows on the Little Spokane River? (Approved
1012-4103; Confi»ned 11/19103)
Recommendations
11J.A.01.a. Recommend no chaciges in the m.i.nimum instream flows for the reaches controlled by the "At
parCford" gage, the Chattaroy gage, and the Etk Park gage in R'AC 173-555 at this rime. As new data
becomc availxble the minimum instream flows should be evaluated. (Approved l Or22/Q3; Put on hold by
ciry of Spokane ]]/]9l03, w•orkgroup addition 5I2612004, confrmed with additions 612/2004)
III.A.OI.b. Additional studies on instream flow needs *for the mainstem and tributarics sboulcl be
conducted if problems arisc with the existing conditions. (Updaied 1 1/19/0' Conf.rmed 11/19l03)
ll1.A.01 c. Stuciies should be conducted qn the major tributaries to determine the extent of and areas
where spawrung occurs. When this information becomes ava.ilable, flow studies on the tributaries shnuld
be conducted to dctemune flow naeds for the tributaries. (Updaled 11/19103; Confimied 11/19/03)
~ 1ll.A.01 d. Recommend a study on the Little Spokane River tribularies on optimixing babitat for the
target species and linking the preferred fl4ws on the tributaries to flows at the cont.rol points. (Approved
10122.103; Gonfirmed 11119103)
11].A.0 1 e. Expanded study on the mainstem would require reapplication of PWABSIM using sice-specific
prefere.ncc curves and multiple tansect measurements. (IJpdated 1 ll19/03; Confirmcd l 1/19/03)
I1I.A.0I1. Recommend a study of the fish habitat instream flow needs for the reach of the Little Spokane
R.iver below the "At Dartford" gagc to betier determine the water available for future withdrawals.
(Workgroup, 5126i2004, approved 6P2/2004, confirmec! 6f2912004)
Pulicy
III.B. Manage water resources in the Little Spokane Basin to maintai.n beneficial
uscs other khan aquatic biata. (Updated 11f7.9103; Confirmed 17/19/03)
lssue
lTI.B.01. How will pumping from fihe SVR.P Aquifer Watershed to proaide water sernice in fhe
Little Spnkane Watershed north of tJre Lit-tle Snokune River/Deadrnan Creck affect flows in .
tJ:e Little S>>nkane.Rivcr? (Clpdated I09103; Canfinned 1149103)
Recommendatians
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iTI.BAl.a. Monitor the ef.fects of e,xporting watcr from the SVRP Aquifer into the Lirile Spokane ~
Watershed on the ilow of the Little Spokane River. (Approved 10122/03, Confirmed 11/19/03) -
Issue
1l'I.B.02 What action should be taken toward domestic exempt wells when flows at the
designated controi point faIl below the m:nimum instream flow? (Ilpdated 1149103; cor:rmed
11/19/03)
Recommendations
The foliowisrg recnmmendation is being eaaZuated and considered by the Watersl:ed
PIanning LInit for inclusion in the Plrtri:
III.B.02.a. The Department of Ecology should enforce the minimum instream f.low
shutoff of water rights jnnior to WAC 173-555 on inigation from exeianpt wells in the
Liitle Spokane Watershed where it does not cause additional fue danger. (Workgronp
5/26/2004, approved 6f2J2004; cnnfirmed for inclusion in the first draft Watershed Plan
june 6-29-U4)
Sec also IV.AA2.a
Issue
III.B.03. What effect will reactivatittg the gage ut Chattaroy and/or Eik huve on water rights
interruptions for upper basi.n water uscrs? (Updated 1149/03; Co»fi»»ed 11119103) '
Recommendations
TTI.B.03 a. Using existing data, study the effects of reactivaYing the gage at Chattaroy and/or Elk for
regulation of the upstream water users. (Updated 11 /19/03; Confirmcd 11l19/Q3)
Ill.B.03 b. If further study is dcsired, the Planning Unit should worl: with Pend Orcille Countv, the
Departrnent of Ecology, Spokane Community College and others to continue flow measurements as
needed. (LJpdated 11/19/03; Confirmed l l/19/Q3)
111.B_03 c. If the benefits are sufficient to offset costs and legal constra3nts do not exist, beneficiaries of
the operation of a Chattaroy control point, in cooperation with the Department of Ecologry, should
reaclivate and fund the gage ai Chattaroy andlor E1k with real time capabilities as needed for regulation.
(Updated 1 l/19/03; Confu-med I 1/19/03)
Tssue
W.B.04. TNhat acfYnns are needed to muintain or improve recreational opportunities on the
Little Spokarce River? (Work Group x2/W03, appraved 1f11/2004, confirmed 61,0004)
Recommenclatipns
III.B.04 a. Promofie management practices, when feasible, that mai.ntain tninimum flows oF at
lcast 90 cfs at the "At Dartford" gage in the L.ower Little Spokane TZivcr (Littie Spokane River
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t`~J Natu.ral Area) to support current and futu.re recrealional activities. (SVUrk Graup 12/04/03 &
5/26/2004, approved 6/2/2004, confirmed 6/29/2004)
III.B.04 b. 1'romote management practices, when feasible, that mainta.in muunlum flows of at
least 90 cfs at the "At Dartford" gage for Pirie River Park and 32 cis at Ell: Fark to support
exisling and future recreational activities. (Work Graup 12/04/03, approved 1/27./2004,
confirmed 6/2/2004)
IIl.B.04 c_ lnvestioate and/or determine if future pari:s or access points are nesded for rccrcational use of
ihe Little Spokane River. (1Vurk Group 12/04/03, approved 10- 1/2004, confirmed 6/2/2004)
Issue
III.B.OS. Ti'ould a better understanding offlow in the R'ext Brancjl of the Little Slaokvne River help water
resource management in the watershed? (From public commenl, uPproved 1118/2004, confirmed
11 /17/?0(14)
Recommcndation
III.B.OS.a Deterrnine the fE:asibility of instaUing a gago(s) on the 1Vest Branch of the Little Spo}:ane
River. (Fmm public com.ment, approved 11/8/2004, confirmed 11/17/2004)
, Policy
III.C. Integrate flow recommendaHons for aquatic biota, recreation, aestheHcs, water
quality, and other uses into an overall recommendation for a muumum instream flow
regime. (PU canceptua.lly approved 6/2J04, staff 69/3/2004, confirmed 6/29/2004)
Issue
III.C.OZ V'Vhat fXows are needed in tl:e Little Spokane Itiver for differerct seasonal uses? (PU
conceptually approved 6/2/04, staff 6/3/2004, confirmed 6/29/2044)
Recommendations
III.C.01 a. When tt►e lower Little Spokane R.iver ayuatic biota sludy and the Water Quality Ivfanagement
Plan/'1"MI7L proces,s are completed, in4egrate all of thc recommended instrearn flows into one regime for
the whole watershed ta}:ing wildlife habitat and other oses into account- (PU conceptually approved
6r202004, staff 6I3P2004; confirmed 6-29-2004)
llI.C.OI.b. Develop strategies for achieving the integrated flow regime. (PU conceptuaUy appraved
6/212004, staff 613/2004; confirmed 6-29-2004)
Technical Support Needs
Adc~itional study of fish spa~~ning, migrati.on and rearing habitat for r~sident speci~s in
' tribuharies led by W UFtiV.
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IV. Domestic Exempt WEIls
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Baclcground
Bascd on current land uses in the Little Spokane River basin there are approximately 7,000 households
supplied by domestic exempt wells. These homes are estimated to uss an average of 5.66 million gallons
per day. In terms of water use, domestic exempt and agricultural irrigation wells pump about equal
amounts of water in the basin. Unlike agricultural irrigation tse, which is closed to further appropriation,
there is no limit imposed by water rights on domestic exempt wells. With many vacant gareels where
exempt wells can be drilled in Spokane County alone, the potential for continued, impact on groundwater
is substantial.
In some areas the density of cxempt wells is high enough that i.n low recharge years, wells go dry. This
has led to the demand for the extension of public water supply to homes on the fringe of the urban area.
Often the cast of these extensions excceds the income they can generate. With the Grawth Management
Act restricting new development outside the UGA, there is little inecntive for water suppliers to extend
water to these areas.
Pnlicy
IV.A. Develop approaches to land use management that timits the impacts of
withdrawals from domestic exempt wells at or below current levels. (Confirmed
6/9/2004)
IsSuc
IV.A.Ol. Shauld the counfiics udvpt policies rn n:anage the pruliferatiorr of domestic exe»ipt `
wells? (Approved I02?,/03; Cotrfirmed 1i/.1903)
Recommendations
IV.A.01 a_ Support lo.v residential densities in areas of the counties designated as rural in order to protcct
water supplies. (.4pproved 12117103; Cori,~'rrmed 2/IS/04J
IV.A.OI b. The counties shouid implement a policy or procedure requiring a petson who is developing
propcrty within a water service area to consult with the Nvater purveyor about the potential for public
water service before creating a development or single-family re.sidence dependent on domestic exempt
wells. (Appraved 12117103; DE wnrkgroup added "single famiry residence" 111212004; Confirmed
2/18/04)
N.A.01 c. Request countie..s, cities, and/or the Regional I-lealth Districts to evaIuate the quantity
of water nece.ssary (currently 1 gallon per minute) from a domestic exempt tivell before a
building permit is i.ssued. (Instream VVG 5/26/2004; approved 6/9/04; confirmed 6-29-04)
IV.A.Ol.d. Local land u.sc regulations should contain specific criteria by which applicants for land
development such as subdivisions, short subdivisions, binding sitc plans, or ceriificatcs of exemption for
the purpnse of creating adciitional building sites rnust demonstrate sufficient water availability. (6/8/2004;
approved 6J9/011; confirmed 6-29-04)
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1V.A.0 I.e. PJaler purveyors are encouraged i4 participate with land use regulators and the Department of
Wcalth in identifying and addressincy areas of water availability concern (6/8/2004; approved 6/9104;
confirmed 6-29-04)
IV.A.OI.f: Iand use regulators are encouraged to consider available ground water resources when
estahlishing minimum parcel si7xs in areas Hfiere exempt wells will be the main source of domestic water
in an EF('ori to avoid future water shortages. (618104; approved 6/9104; confirrncd 6-29-04)
Tssuc
N.A.02. Should the countYes adopt policies zol:icli iimit the maxinrum daiiy withclrazvals from
indi.vi.dual clrnnestic exetnpt wells wlure detrimental i»rpacts are identifiEd? (Staff and WRIA
55, 50- 7/2004, approaed 0/1004, canfirmed 6/2 9/_~004, Yvording added 12f1W 004)
Reeommendations
IV.A.02 a. Evaluate policies that w-ill limit the maximum daily -withd.rawals to less tllan 5000
gallons per day where detrimcntal impacts are identified. (apprAVed 6/9/04,• confirmed 6-29-04,
wording addcd 12/1 5/2004)
Issue
r-- ~ IV.A.03. What ure the methods for re.ducirig summertime water use from dn»iesfiic exempt wells
duririg low flow years? (/lpproaed 1QPU/03; Confinned 11/19/03)
Recommendaiions
1V.A.03.a. At a minimum, when flows in the I.,ittle Spokane River arc expected to fall below m.inimum
instrea,m flows, caution ]t;tters should be sent to all domestic excmpt well owmers in the Little Spol;ane
WaUershed as};ing them t4 voluntarily conserve water. Methods for saving water and directions lo a
website with more inforrnation will be included with the let#er. (Approved 12J17f03; Confirmed 2/18/04)
Yol;ry
IV.B. CoUect additional data to better define the impact of exempt wells on water
use and model calibration (con£irmed 6/9/2004)
Issuc
N.B.01. Wnuid niare accurate zvater use quantities attd Tpcations for domesiic exempt wells
rnake a sigirificarit difference in t)re accuracy of tlte watershed model? (_Approved 10P221103;
Conjirmed II4 9103)
Recommendations
1V.B.0I.a. Run a sensitivicy analysis on water use from exempt wells with the watershed modeL If the
model is recalibrated with different data in 2he future, another sensitiviCy a.nalysis may necd to be done. .
(Approved 12117/2003; Confirrned 1I18104 with "will " need to be dGne to "mcry') _
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Issue IV.B.02. Wouid more accurate water pumping quantities and iocations for Group B and smaIl
Group A welIs mak.e a significant differenee in the accuracy af the watershed model7 (tlpproved
1q22,/03; Confi»ned 1]49103)
Recommendations
TV.B.02.a. Run a sensitivity anatysis on unmetercd Group A and Group B water use with the watershed
model. If the model is recalibrated with di .fferert data in tbe fuiure, anothcr sensifivity analysis may neW
to be donc. (Approved 12/17/2003; Confirmed 21I8104 with "will " need to be done to "muy')
Folicy
1V.C. Develop a clear, consistent policy for assigning water rights quanHties for
water systems taking over domesdc exempt weils. (Confirmed 6/9/2004)
Lssue
I`V.G01. Could the Deparhnenf of Ecology be cIearer and more consistent when assignirig water
rigl:ts quantities for wafer systems i•akitrg over domestic exempt weils that have no record of
previous water usage? ?(Approved 121I7103; Cot~firmed 2,78/04)
Recommendations
IV.C.Ol.a Recommend that the Cacpartment nf Ecology claril'y policy 1230 (Consolidation of Rights for
Exempt Ground Water Withdrawals (1/11/1999)) to ensure it is consistently implementecL (DE
wor]cgroup reworded 1/12/2004; Apprnved 2118104, ConfzrmerJ 61912004)
Technical Support Neec3s
MJKE Sl-TE Model runs incorporaring thc above recommcndations on sub basins to determine the
magnitude of natural recharge.
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~v 1 V. Water Rights and Claims
Backgrouod
Currcnt water rights and ctaims are cvaluaced by the Department of Ecology when mal:ing decisioas on
whether to grant r►ew water riLhts. Since only a small portion of the Littie Spokane Watershed and none
of the Middle Spokane PJaters6ed has been adjudicatcd to determine the actual quantities of valid water
rights, the quantity of poteritialiy valid water rights and claims on file is significantly tligher than the
current Aater use.
Lnstre<zm flows adopted by rulc are similar to water rights in that they are protected from impairmcnt f.rom
those rights junior in priority date to the instream flows. These juniAr water rights aze interruptible when
flow in the strean falls below the mini.mum instream flow. An interruptible water right is not acceptable
for domestic suppliers who need a long-icrm reGable and predictable supplY of water. At the same time
die State of V1'ashingnon discourages the develapment of exempt wells for multiple domeskic uses where
water supplies are available from public Hater systems. a'hen l:lows are set by rule, watershed graups
ar►d other stal:ebolders freyuently seek to have certain arnounu of water re..served for future uses that
would not be subject to interruption to protect regulatory flows. A municipal reserve would set aside for
future municipal wau:r rights. If a reservation would confl.ict with protection and preservation of fish and
wildlife, then it may nnt be allowed unless there is a clear showing of overriding consideration of public
interest (OCFI).
Policy
V.A. Water management is needed for 41IIZIAs 55 & 57 to insure water in the fuhue
for aIl bene£icial uses. (Staff 5/27/2004, Confirmed 6/9/2004)
Issue
V.A.Ol. Wou1d a better raidersi-andirrg of water rights in t3te 4VIZIAs help in inaking water
niariageneent decisions for WRIA 55 & 57? (Approaed I0f12f03; Corifrmed 1I49103)
Recomrnendation
VA.OI.a. Request the Depariment of F.,cology to monitot and enforce existing water rights holders to
meel eondieions of their water rights and comply with state law. (Staff revision 5/2812004; reworded and
approved 6/9/04; confirmed 6-29-04)
V.A.QI.b. Evaluaie how io inventory water use within the watersheds tA assist in mal:ing firture water
rnanagement decisions. (ApprUVed 61912004, confirmed 6/29l2004)
V.A.OI.c. Evaluate the creation of a Municipal Reserve for future water rights for municipal waier
supplies. (LSR ISF Work Group 12/4/2003, approved 6/9/2004, confumed 6129/2004)
V.A.OI.d. Develop strategies to address compliance, enforcement, and validity of water rights and elaims
within WRIAs 55 and 57. (Written and approved 1/14P2005, confirmed 1/26I2005) ,
iSSUe
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V.A.02. How can water rights be acquired t•o increase instrearn flaw? (From public cmmmenf, .
Approved 10/242004, reworded and confirmed 1M004)
Recommendation
V_A.02.a Encourage the use of the State Tnist Water Rights Program to secure wmter rights for instream
flow. (From publie comment, Approved 10/2612004, rewortied and confirmod 11I812004)
roticy
V.B. Reduce summerti.me water use to help increase river flow during low flow
years. (Staff 5/27/2004, confirmed 6/9/2004))
Issue
V.B.01. What are the approaches for reducing summertime water use by those with water
rights during Ivw flow years? (DE workgroup 1/12/04, Appraved 2f18,404; Confirmed 3/2+Q004)
Recommendation
V.B.Ol.a. When flows in the Little Spol:ane River and/or Middle Spo}:ane RJver are expected to fall
beldw the min.imum instream flow during the swnmer, all waier rights holders should be contacted as}ting
them to voluntarily conserve water. (Confirmed 3124/2004)
V.B.OI.b. R'hen flows in the Iriule Spokane }tiver and/or Middle Spoka.ne River are exniccted to fall ' belaw the minirnum instream flow during the swnmer, a media campaign shoulcl be launched to
encourage addi6onal water conservation measures. (recommended and approved 3/2412004, Confirmed
619/2004)
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~J VI. Strategies for Base Flow AugmenYation
liackground
In the Micidle Spokane and Little Spokane River Watersheds over 70% of the precipitation occurs as
snow and rain during the winter. As dh.is stored wau:r meles in the spting much af it runs off and causes a
rapid increase in stream ilow, usually in the months of April through June. In both w•atersheds, high
water use coincides with normal low flow. If mqrc; of this water eauld be held high in the watershed and
released slowly, spring runoff pea}:s would be lowered and summer low flows would be raLS$d and more
water would be availaale for use by existing wclls. Natural forest, grassland and wetland ecosystems and
groundw-ater mservoirs all provide significant storaDe that might enhance summer streun flow.
Enhancing storage can be accomplished through natural rneans or buman intervention. Beavcr dams, one
natural method, can have both pasitive and negativc impacts, such as at Sacheen Lal;c along the West
Branch of the Little Spokane River.
Pumping water frnm wells near gaining reaches ef the river during low flON' periods reduc-,s baseflow at
the critica] time. Movinb the pumping aw^ay f.rom the rivEr during critical times may belp increase
recharge to the river fTOm the aquifer.
Policy
VI.A. Support water resourccs management approaches that augment water su.pply in the
Little Sp4kane River basin during the surnmer high water use period. (approved 3/33/2004,
confirmed 6/2J2004)
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Issue
VI.A.01. What Iand management methods can be emplayed to slow the reIcuse oj winter
snozrnnelt and rutroff intn strecims thus arjgrnet:ting basefTotv in the watershed? (Pubiic
.f, approved $/13/2004, cnnfirm.ed W2004)
Workshop 717/03 - Staf
Recommendations
NrI.A.01 a. Suppori the restoration, where feasible, of wetlands in areas where these Ceatures eusted
historically but have bccn drained_ (Public Worl:shop 7/1/03; concept approved 5/13/2004, eonfirmed
6/2J20U4)
V1.A.01 b. Encourage the crealion of new wetlands, whcrc; fc.asible, in upland areas and along scrEdm
comdors. (Public R'orl:s6op 7/1/03; apnroved 5/13/2004, confirmed 6I2/22004)
Vl.A.01 c. Encourage forest managemen[ and. harvest practices dhat preserve vegetative ground caver to
reciucc nanoffand increase infiltration in kcepi.ng with the forest practices ac1 .(Public Workshop 7/l/03;
appraved 5/13/2004, confirmed 6/2/2004, "mandgeroent" added 10/2612004 in response to public
comment.)
V1.A.01 d. Discourage the destruction of eacisting vvetlands. (PU 5/13/2004; approved 5/13/2004,
r,flnfirmed 6J212004)
VI.A.01 e. Encourage aocultural practicss that reduce ninoffand increase infiltration. (PU 5l13/2004;
; approved 5/13/2004, confinned 612/2044)
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VI.A.OI.f. Consider land use policies that prescrve vegetation in natural drainages and othET areas in new
subdivisions, short subdivisions, or binding site plans. (From planning unit camment. 111812004,
reworded and confirmed 1 l/17/2004)
Issue '
VI.A.02. What types of storage can be employed to slozv the release of winter snou»nelt and
runoff into streams in the Little Spokane Riaer basin to augment baseflow in tjie watersked?
(Staff, Multi-i.Lse Storage WG, 4/lfj/04; approved 5113/2004, confirmed 6/2,/2004)
Recommendations
VI.A.02.a. Continue site identification and feasibility analysis for ase of surfacc runoff storagc in
existing lakes as means of augnenting base flow in the Little Spokane Watershed. (Staff, Multi-Use
Storage WG, 3/16/04; approved 5/13/2004, confirmed 6/212004, reworded and confrmed 12/15P2004)
VI.A.02.b. Continue site idenrification and feasibility analysis for use of surface runoff storage in new
artificial Ial:es or ponds as means of augmenting base flow in the Little Spokane Watersbed. (Staff, Multi-
Use Storage WG, 3/16/04; approved 5/13/2004, con.firmed 6/212004, rewordad and confirmed
i2/isnooa)
VI.A.02.c. Continue site idenfificatinn and feasibility sinalysis for use of rccharge and storage in aquifers
as means of augnenting base flow in the Little Spokane Watershed_ (Staff, Multi-Use Storage VVG,
3116I04; approved 5113/2004, contmmed 612J2004, reworded and con.frmed 12J15/2004)
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VI.A.02.d Consider a publie education prdpram on the benefits and problems of beaver ciams. (From
public comment, concept approved 11/812004, rewordecl and approved 11/17/2004)
PoIicy
VLB. Support water resources management appraaches that augment water sapply
in the Middle Spokane R,iver basin durri.nng the summer high water use period. (Staff,
Multi-Use Storage WG, 3/3.6/04; approved 5/13/2004, confirmed 6/2/20134)
Issue
VLB.01. Whnt types water storage can be e»rpTnyed to slaw the release af winter sf:owmelt and
runoff into streams in the Middle SpoJcraie Watershed to augment 6aseflvw in the watershed?
(Staff, Multi-llse Storage WG, 3//I04; approved 5/13,/2004, confi»ned V1,/2004)
Recomm en dati ons
VI.BA l.a. Continue site identi fication and fE;asibility analysis for use of surface run4 .ff starage in existing
la}:es as means of augmenting base flow in the Middle Spokane ~Vatersheti_ (Staff, Multi-Use Storage
WG, 3/16/04; approvecl 5/1312004, confinned 6/212004, rE:worded and confirrned 12/15/2004)
VI.B.UI.b. Continue site identification and feasibility analysis for use of surface runoff stordge in new - ~
reservoirs or matunade ponds as means qf augmenti.ng basc flow in the Micldle Spokane Watershed.
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~ (Staff, Multi-Use Storage WG, 3/16/04; appmved 5/130-004, confi.rmed 6/2/2004, reworded and
confirmed l 2/1 V2004)
VI.B.OI.c. Continuv site identificaYion and feasibility analysis for use of recharge and storage in aquifers
as mcans of augment.ing base flow in the Middle Spokane Watershed. (Staff, Multi-Use Storage R'G,
3/16/04; approved 5/13C2004, confi-rmed 6/2/2004, reworded and confirmed 12/15/2044)
VLB.OI.d. Continue site ideritiFication and fea..sibilitv analysis for use of rec:harge and storage i.n aquifers
for recovery as a water suppiy source 'vi the Middle Spol:anc Watershed. (StafT, Multi-Use Stora;;e RrG,
3/16/04; approved 5/130-004, canfirmetl6l2/2004, rewnrded and confirmed 12/15/2004)
Policy
V.T.C. Support water resources management appraaches that augment stream tlow in
the lVliddle Spokane River during summer low flow season. (Approved 6-2-04,
confirmed 6/29/2004)
Issue
VI.C.01. Will moving water supply zveiJ puitiping away fram the Spokanc Riaer increase river
flow during surnmer Iow fTow season? (Staff& Instream WG 5P27/?004,; Aprroved 6-2-04;
confirmed 6-29-04)
Recommendations
VI-C.01.a. Assess the impacl and feasibility of moving pumning away fram existing weUs near the river
during thc summer low flow season.. (Staff& Instream ffrG 512712004, rcNrorded and anproved 612104;
conf rmed 6-29-04)
Technical Support Neecis
MIICE SHE Model runs may be a way of supporting the abave recommendations to dcte.rraine the
magnitude of the impact of implementing the practiees described, whe.n funding and needs are identified.
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VII. Strategies for Ground Water Recharge Enhancement
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Background
Additional recharge to the aquifers of WRIAs 55 and 57 may increase strmmflow during the low flow,
summer season or increase the amount of groundwater available for water supply. Thvre are several
methods that enhance recharge above natural conditions.
Stormwater infittration results in approxitnately four times the rE:charge to aquifers as natural conditions.
Managing stormwater so that most of it infiltratcs rather than evaporating or mmning to surface waier will
ta}ce advantage of this extra recharge.
Both the Spokane and Little Spokane Rivers often have spring nmoff conditions where flow is greater
than i.n.siream flow needs. Flow could be diverted to appropriate locations away from the rivers during
these periods to enhance groundwater recharge
Reclaimed or reused water could also be used to recharge aquifers. This waLer which usually go directly
to the rivers could enhance the groundwater for additional uses.
Policy
VII.A. Support stormwater manageinent approaches that foster the maintenance or
enhancement of natural groundwater recharge rates due to direct precipitation. (Staff;
approved 5/13/2004; con.firmed 6/29/2004)
lssue
VII.A.01.. How can stonnwat•er runoff generated by developmetrt be used to enltunce rechurge?
(Stajt, approved 5/13/2004; confirmed 6/29/20(4)
Recommendation.~ VL1.A.01.a. Support regulations that favor trc:strnent and infiltration of stormwater as an altemafive to
collection, treatment and discharge to surface water. (Staff; approved 5/13/2004; confi.rmed 6/2912004)
VII.A.OI .b. Promote the diversion of stormwater from low permeability areas to areas with permeability
conducive to infiltration. (Staff; approved 5/13/2004; conCYrmed 6/29/2004)
VII.A.UI c. Supporl the infiltration of stormwater through natu.ral sumps inta shallow aquifers. .(Staff;
approved 5113/2004; confirmed 6/29/2004)
Policy
VILB. Support the use of reclaimed /reused water for aquifer storage and recavery
practices, taking wellhead protectinn azeas into account, to provide mitigation for
municipal water supply pumping and to suppvrt Spokane River base flow. (4Vork
Group,l2/U4/03; approved 5/13/2004; canfirmed 6/29/2004)
Issue _
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~-'VII.B.OI. To 7vhat exfent can rcclaimed wasf•rr.vater be used fnr aquifer rechurge to support
water supply and/ar riDer base flazv needs? (Work Group, 12/DVfJ3; approved 5/13/20304;
can.f_ir.med 6/29/2004)
Recornmendations
VfI.B.OI.a. Sicppoct use of rtx;laimed water from municipal V1"dSTE:water treatrnent faeilities for aquifer
recharge. (1Work Group, 12J04/03; approved 5113/2004; confirmed 6/2912004)
Vll.B.Ol.b. Upon completion of reclaimed water use acceptability evalwitions (].A.OI) including
wellbead protedion concems, perform recharge site invcstigations, preliminary design studics and
feasibility studies for a reclaimed Auier recharge program. (Work Group, 12J04/03; xpproved 5J131"2004;
confirnied 60-9I2004)
VII.B.OI_c. lf aquifer siorage of reclaimed water is politically acceptable and economically feasible,
impiement an aquifer storage program for reclaimec! waier. (Work Group, 12/04/03; approvsd 51112004;
cont;rn,ea 6/?9n_noa)
Policy
VII.C. Sn.pport the practice of groundwater recharge using Spokane River water
diversions during high f.low periods, where the injection does not cause a sapply
well to become groundwater u.nder the inflvence of sur£ace water, fio provide
f- ~ nutigation £or municipal vvater supply pu.mping and to support Spokane River base
_ J flow. (V1'ork Group ] f1.9/04; concept approved 5/13/2004; confirmed 6/29/2004)
Issue
VII.C.01. To zvhat extent can Spakane River diversions support Spokane River base flow needs
durnrg seasannl low fZow periods? (Work Group 11*19104; approved 5/13/21V~; confirmed
6/29/20U4)
Recommendations
VII.C.OIa_ Appl}, for supplemental funding under multi-use storagc to investigate the tcchnica] feasibility
of increasing summer river flow using non-natural recharge. (Work Gmup 1/19/04; approved 5/13/2004;
coafrmed 6/29J2004)
VII.C.O l.b Tdentify potential infiltration areas that could be used to aument summer baseflow in gaining
reaches of the Spokane River. (Wor}: Group 1119/04 & 2113/04; concept approved 5/13/2004; eonfirmed
6/29/2A04)
V1I.CAl.c. incorporate findings of Vll.C.Ol.b into Lne lmplemenlation Phase for NVRI.A SS & 57
watershed planning and include speci.fe recotnmendations in the first Plan Update. (Work Group 2/13/04;
approved 5/13/2004,- confirmed 6/29/2004)
VI1.C.Ol.d. During the implementation phase, support development of criteria, in colIaboralion with the
Deparhnent of Ecology, under whic6 erE:dit for mitigation will be detertnined. (Work Group 2/13104;
approved 5/1312004; confirmed 6-29-04)
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Lssue ~
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VII.C.02. To what ertent can Spokane River diversinns support art~cficial aquifer recharge to
srcpport fuhcre public water supply needs? (Work Group 7/19/1?4, approzred 6/1/2004; confirmed
6,/29/2Q04)
Recommendations
VII.C.02.a. Apply for supplementa] funding under mu}ty-use storage to invc-stigate the technical
fcasibility of mitigating public water supply pumping using artificial recharge. (Work Group 1/19/04,
approved 6/2l2004; confirmed 6l29/2004)
VII.C.02.b. Tdentify locations where infiltration or injection might beneft supply wells and the amount of
watsr tbat might be beneficially stored based on current and projected pumping. (Vl4'ork Group 2J13/04,
approvcd 6/2/24U4; conf.irmed 6/29l2004)
VII.CA2.c. lncorporate findings of this evaluation inco the Implementation Phase for VVRIA 55 & 57
vvatershed planning and include specific recommendations. (VJork Group 2/13/04, approved 6/2/2004;
confirmed 6/29/2004)
ViI.C.Ol.d. During ths Implementation Phase develnp critcria, in collaboraiion with the Deparlment of
Ecology, under which credit for mitigation for new water approprialion.s will be determined. (Work
Group 2/13/04, approved 6/2/2004; confirmed 6/29/2004)
Issue
VH.C.03. What is the net effecE on the aquifer; resulting f.rom changes to Past Fa.ils HED
opezatians, during summer low flow aperaHons? (Approved 6-2-04), approved 6/2,/2004;
cnnfirmed 6f29/2004)
Recommendations
VII.C.03.a. Ferform a MIKE SHE Model evaluation oi' the net effect on the aquifer; resulting from
ehanges to Post Falls HED operations, during summer low flow operations. (Work Group 1119/04,
approved 6/2J04: re-wordetl and con.frmed 6/29/2004)
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VIII. Approaches to Plan Implementation
F.iac{:ground
I'o ensure the success of this plan it is necessary for some entity to be responsible for the coord'.mation and
oversi~.~ht of the implementation pmcess. T'he activities of the group will fall under three general
categories:
l. Carrying out actions defined in the watershed plan. These aetions may include construction of
infra..~tructure, restoration of physical characterisEics of the watershed, and programmatic activities to
unpmve watersbed conditions or extend water supplies.
2. Coordination and oversight of the implementation process. This may include a number of
interrelated aetivities, such as seel:ing funding; mal:.ing adjustinents to respond to new information
and changing conditions; coordinating the many implementation aclions being performed by
different organi7ations in the watershed; and responding to local needs and concems as expressed by
elected officials, sta}:eholders and the public.
3. Supporting actiivities Thess may include public outreach and edueatinn; long-term monitoring
activities and associaied research; data managemeat; and proLE-am evaluatic►n.
Policy
VII1..A. The WR.IA 55 & 57 Planning Unit will continue to fu.nction as the main
vehicle for Plan unplementation after pla.n approval. (Staff, approved 6/2,/2004,
confirmed 6/29/2004)
Issue
VIII.A.OL TNhaf should tlie sfructure arui »iembersliip of tlie Piartning ill:it be as ir assuines the
unplementafiion role?(Staff, approved 6/2/2004, canf.ilmed 6/29/2004.)
Recommendarions
VllI.A.OI.a Identify key sta}:eFialder groups needed for plan implemcntatinn and securc cammitment for
continued invAlvement. (approved 6/2/2004, confirmed 6/290-004)
VtII.A.OI.b. Entiries that will be involved with implementation and included in the implementation
matria should be rcpresenYed on the implementation Plaruung Unit. (Approved 6-2-04, confrmed
6/29/2004)
VIII.A.OI.c. Develop procedures fAr Plan.ning Unit participation in Plan implementation. (approved
6/212004, confirnied 6f29l2004)
Policy
VIII.B. Support continuing data collection and evaluaHon to fill data gaps that limit
the scope and implemetability of the WIZIA 55 & 57 Watershed Plan. (approved
6/7/04; confirraned 6-29-04)
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VT.Li.B.OZ. What additional information is needed to fulty implement Watershed
Plan?(approved 6/1~2004, confirmed 6/29/2004)
Recommendations
VIII.B.O 1_a. Evaluate studics recommended in the Watershed Plan for data gaps. (Conceptually appmved
6/212004, confirmed 6129/2004)
VITI.B.OI.b. Evaluate the success of implemeoted VVatershad Plan recommendarions. (Conceptually
approved 6/212004, confirmed 6/29/2004)
VIII.B.Ol.c. Use acfaptive management to fill data gaps and improve the outeomes of implemented
tecommendations. (Conceptually approved 6/2/2004, confirmed 6/29/2004)
Policy
VIII.G Utilize established systems for forecasting water availability in the Spokane
and Little Spoka.ne Watersheds. (Approved 6y/2,/2004, cvnfirmed 6/29/2004)
issue
VIII.C.Ox. Can established systems be used to forecast thegeneral ttature of si7eamflow in
these rivers? (Appraved 6-2-04, canfirm€d 6/29/2004)
Ftecomm endations i
ViII.C.OI.a k.valuate existing forecasting systems, and support improvemenu determined valuable by the
Planning Unit, (Approved 6-2-04, confirmed 6/29/2004)
VfT.I.C.OI.b Develop a procedure for presenting flow forccast information that i0l be used to trigger
water resourecs management procedures. (Approved 6-2-04, confumed 6I29I2004)
Policy
VIII.D. Fromote fUnding of projects included in Watershed Plans. (approved
6/212004, confirmed 6/29/2004)
Issue
VTI,I.D.Ol. How can wut•ershed plan projects compete for limited funds? (Approved 6124004,
con.firmed 6/29/2004)
Recommendations
VIII.TJ.OI.a State agencies should give priority to projects included in Walershed Plans when reviewing
projects for fiinding. (Approved 6/2J2004, con.firmed 6129/2004)
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VCI:I.D.OI .b. ldcntify and pursue additional funding s4urees for watershed plan projects. (Approved 6-2-
04, canfirmed 6/2912004)
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CH,APTER 5 IMPLEMENTATION \
Introduction
The recommended actions as presented in Chapter 4: Recommendations, are tabulated into the following
Implementation Matrix. The Implemcntarion Matrix is intended to represent the initial thinking of the
"who" and "when" with respect to the implementation of the reeommended actions, as approvad by
Planning Unit eonsensus. 7'he WRIA 55/57 Implementation Matrix includes the proposed timing of the
recommended actions and a preliminary estimate of the anticipated level of effort by the particigating
governments and agencies.
Obligations and recommendations are specifically defined in the implementation Matrix.
R.ecommendations specifically denoted as such do not represent obligations on the part of the
participating govemments and agencies. Further, for recommended actions that are specifcally identified
as obligations, nn cntity can be required to implement the recommended action without their specific,
written consenL "Obligation", as defined in Chapter 90.82, Revised Code of Washington, Watershed
Planning, means any action that imposes upon a tribal government, county government, state govemment,
or an organi7ation voluntarily accepting such action, eithsr. a fiscal impact; a redeployment of resources;
or a change of existing policy.
Implementation Matrix
The ]:mplementation Matru prescnted below, provides the preliminary outline for implemenfing ttic
recommended actions as presented in Chapter 4. T'he l.mplementation Matrix identifies the participating
agencies and govemments, proposed timing, and a preliminary estimate of the lcvel of effort needed to
irx►plement an action. The Implementation Matrix includes three types of criteria. First, implementation actions are spccifically
identified as recommendations or obligations, as agreed upon by consensus of the Flan.ning Unit and the
implemcnting agencies. Second, the proposed timing of the implementation actions, as envisioned by the
participating govemments and agencies, arc identified. Third, the prcliminary estimate of the ievel of
effori required by the participating govemments and ageneies to implement the actinns, are identif-iecl.
Table S.A defines the codes as presented in the Implementation Matrix to identify the proposed tiroing
and estimated level of effort:
Table S.A. 17efinitions of abbreviations £or use in the Implementation Matrix
Timing / Wheo [.mp(ementation Should Begin
0. Action which is effectively implemented by Plan approval.
1 2005 - 2006
2 2007 - 20l 0
3 2010+
Estimated Level of EfTurt for Participating governments and agencics
A Can be done with existing staff
B Needs adclitional st7ffor funding
C Will provitle staff or funding for other agcncy to implemcnt
D No staff or funrling (beyond planning / i.mplementing unit pdrticipation)
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It is understood that the specific details ot the implementation of the recommcndaLions and ohligations
wi[l be cieveloped in greater detail durina the initial year of Phase IV, Implemcntaticm, 1"allowing approval
of this Pian. .
ln accordance with the recommendations presente:d in Section VIII, Chapter 4, the R'Ft1A 55 and 57
Planning Unit tirill continue to functian as the main vehicle for implementatian after plan approval. The
Planning Unit \Nrill identif~, key sta}:eholder groups riecded for implementation and secure. commitments
for their concinued involvement- Entities that will be involved with implementation and included in the
lmplementation Matrix will be encouraLed to continue to participate as mcmbers c►f the Plann.ing Unit.
implementation of many of the recom.mende:d ac-tions not directly obligating State resources will need
pwticipation of the Ecology-appointed watershed lead for planning and coordination. The initial thoughts
of all of the potential participating state agencies are inclucled afler the Implementation Matrix.
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Stet° ~ County OroUle Gounty Spokane' Park LIberty Spokana M~~~d Aqvlhr Weter p~etrlct Caunty Ca~~~~~ Covnty
apencloa' County Lake Vnfloy Jolnt Bonrd Dbvlct PUD Cons. Dlet
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act4 rovoattam, aalhd.icti writr quelMy
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',ar for ditterent rruor,sl uws7
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~ ~ ithdrm.nls Irom eomeetle oxempt,refs ~ ~ 1 d h 1 b
Datow cvrrmt lorch.
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ro • requl~lnp a peison Ntio
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Yaehingtoa SPoNana Pond SMvens Gty of Ctry of Uoo Clty of Clty o( Clty of SP°karte YVhitvrorth Vere ~Yator Stevene rne Lende SpaMene
Stato „ County Orelos County 5pakena pa~ Llberty Spokano Mlltwood Aqulhr Woter DlaMct County Cou~ll County
ngoncioa County Lake Valloy Jotnt Board Oblrlct PUD Cons. Dlat.
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(A•DI IA-1)) la - o) (A•d) (A -D) (A•DI 1A - 6) IA-0'1 IA-6) (1-D) IA - G)(A•DI (•U)
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policy IV.B the I.rtpzct ol oxompl we11s on wate 1 a Z b 1 d
sa and modd callbrz3lon.
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Spoknne Sleven■ Ctty of Ity ol Dee Cpy of Vere Yrflter Tho LenUe
Stato N Coonty Ora11la County 9poknno Park ~-ihorty Spoltene Mlllwaod Aqulier Wator p~e~~i County Councll County
egenclea County leke Valloy Jolnt 8oord Olntrlet PUD Cons. Dlst.
lovd Leoel I.m+d lgial lerel Leiol l.avel La+d iarel Leiel 1eva1 Lr+ol Lerel
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illrent dale In Ihe Mro, 3ldhM crnlUAq
/ysb may rmd m bo dnne.
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Pol►cy IV.C selgning water rlghte quanUtles (o 1 q 1 a 9 0 2 b 1 e
sler sys6ema teRlnp oa•w domeBtlempt x•elts.
Cmdy t5e Deyarcmant of EeoloQy Ee rdeuw
nd more conslatenf wR;n utfpndnp Kat
ksao N.C.Of tpMtr qvanCllfa for watw systnnu ts•Un 1 A 1 e 1 0 1 b 1 a
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mmontad.
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' Naahl~ton SpaRano pand gtovena Clty of City of Deo Clty of Glty at Clty of Spokane WhitwoAh Vere Yletor Steverts rno ~~s Spokene
Stnta p C~nty O►aille County SNokano pa~ Liberty Spoknno ~~Itlrrootl Aqulter Wotor DbVlct ~OVO1y Counell County
agencle~ CouMy Leke Vnltey Jotnt Boarcl Dbtrict PUD Co»a, Qlat
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uturo tor ell heneBcial uses.
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anapemenl dncwons.
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caws.
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ms wi]:hh i'ri'iVM 55 and 57.
ltsvo VA02 cin *iatv rl~hts be erQv;rod 1 ~ a 2 d
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phts duft raw('cHyeatt7
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Stnta ~ Coanty 0rolile County Spoknoo pe~ llberty Sryokano fAlilwoocl Aqultor Pleter plstriet Couniy CauMil County
ngonclen' Counry Lake Va11oy Jotnl eoerd Dlatrlct PUD CDlat.
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[len lvas Uio l111o Spckene R'Ner a~db.
'a Spoknie R►oer aa erpechud lo LJ
e Ne mhlmum fnsitovn Ilonr ~.iA~ U-o t c 0 D 1 B 1 D 1 0 d 1 mer, a modia tampebn chould hosl Oo mr:ourapa od731flnnl eEt
ervellon monwrm
VI. 39rateglea for 8aso Raw Augmenteilon
upport water rosourcea menegamen
approechee thot ougmpU wKer ~ph
~'A n the LIIUo Spokane Rlver besin durln
he fiumcrser hlgh water uee perlod.
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Iswa Y1A01 01npfoyed fo rlow Rio raWes of wfnro ~ ~
rtowmeff end ronatf tnto atreoms thir
uprycnf;np DeseRaw hr No wtiwsnedt
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'sln~tuty N;t Isyoe heen drslned,
covoao Ne creathn of nrtx wet~
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.dnsn conKas
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,ar ro ra~o iwon a,a r,crome mn~aot Ok
a Yeeprq ■tA f~e Mrect Fsetllcoc acl
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~rxau <rye ngilW'LUd pieplceb Ihet codne R e
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anebgr land usa pqid¢s @r,l praxn
~qA~qj ro;otataolnoetural drcinapectrrJOlheraree• q 3 a 2i° A 2 ~ U 0 1 A 1 o S b
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rnahln$ton Pend Clty of Clty of Spohano 4Vhlnrorlh Stovene SpoReno
Spakane Stevena City of Ity of Dee Clty of Vero 1Yatsr The lende
Stete d County ~f°~~~0 Couaty Spokano~ perk ~ro°~ Spoknno Mlllwaod Aqulfor ~Yetor Olatrict County Counell Comnty
epenefoa County ~nka Vniley Jolnt Boatd D7sUlel PUD Cone.Olet.
Laool Le~d Lsval lev~ LaJW Lerel lgrel Lwat I.a.nl Uvo1 Levd Levei lev~l
Oib%asm ~I~ Frkr.C/ ol Wbrt N Prlplry aE 'af OdnAy of PdoAy ot tYtaty of Prfo~tfl M pr4cf% of rrtony of i9kahr M Prio~fry of Aio~ta ~'°°el P00111jr ot vnony o1 PAoil~j d
n (~•3J 91M (0•9) eflort (0•~ {A-Dl {0-7 ¢CYat (0-1) ~oit f0-JJ eb~ul (0-1) eflnn ID•31 eftort 10-~ KbA (0-3) BIlOR 10-~ ~-Y1 10•3) ~.0) (0•3) aRah {0•3) oRoA {0•3) oRott
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nt fypes o/ etaraap ean Lv omployed
daw tho reCereo o` wfiaror srrowmelt en
hteo R.A.02 ncff rnm eiraems Al d?e LIYJO Syckan 2 D
wr basM ro sugmvnt Dttnffow !n (h
atorihad?
.,onthue tilo IdentNea^an ad f-.vstD[1lj
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x h tio Utlla Spciteno Ytotarshed.
antlmio tlto f6enGikntbn end tealC(Ip
nayde iar usa d sur'ace nn;eA' efoanpo
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up,n_71Sq tze fba N tlfe lBUe S{x~[iene
,\~'irshed.
.nue st3 i5emuion Fnd kmIYR
,AAMZ rttJfs" fnr :me d oechwpe ecd slutepe R ~
quilare a mean of aiqarot-nA Date Ebw 2 3k 2 4
e Lde Sp*1anaSYaterslte@.
y~~2 sfdar a qrtUe edueu:en prayam on Ih R 2 0 2 d t D t d
anB[L nnl otism t d.7ns.
Srpport watar reaourtce mansgamcn
g,proech¢a fhal augmant w atar suypty
e'olicy VLB n the Mlddie Spokano Rtver bed 1 e 1 d
ltvimg Ihe surtrmar hlgh u•e?ar uc
rfod.
hbet oQS wster t.meQ* can 6e empbyo
fl ttnw Ure re?e.tt0 of wi;afer rnowmeM mit
ttsw 1R.9.A1 ac;f h;to ibvsmt tn fhe Middfo $opFrn 2 b 1 d
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xtfindoQ?
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1,13,01. iew reservuFs or m:u:rc%aCe pvxrs ns mcen R 2 "4kr
2 B 2 D 2 d 1 b
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WRIA 53 57 Wetershcd Mattegemr.nt Plan Drnft2 2,16r2006.doc Iryl
~ j A i '
ashlrigto Spokeno Pend Stovene Clty or CJry of Dee Clty of CI1y of Clty of 9poknno Whltwotth Ve 3UVene Tho I.nnda 3poknna
ro tiYntar
Stnte Coanty ~eltle Cnunty Spokene~ pA~ Llborty SpoMena ~^~~~W~d Aqulfer Ylater County Covncll Counry
egenclae y County I.nka Ve.11ey Jolnt Bonrd DtsVlc! PUD Cona.0leL
levei Lwnl lerd irsel lovnl larN Lerd lovd leoet I.orN Loval 11-e007 Lr+a1
OClp~tm f Pfiorlt~, o~ ry of FrloAt~ l~~ Prbalry ot Prloitry ad PrtxLy of FAoAtj oi PAOiIIy ot I'ibntn• al WIoTf et PrloTItl 01 P~n4' l~ ~b~ of WbAry of i?ic~tp• of
Reoun npiddb PrU - 3) elroit 10 - 31 ~i1 ~6. ~ of ello (fl , 3) etlon I0 - YJ et►xt (0 - eRoit 10 • J) si4Dt J0 etyA J0 - 7) efloA {p •},1 em~n (0-3) e9at Cp. 3j t ert orl ro. 3y eRort {0 • 3) ertort ro• 3~ effuft
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litu~ s~~ IdonUfcnikn end reetwr
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yuUate p~ mast of tcprneMnp Dsse Ilv« 4k
ha Ijiddn Speknne Vlalerstied.
.,mihuro dlo IdanltSca:un acd fondhll
VLE3.00. a5y-Js br we of racharqe ond qnnpe 1 q Z e,b,c z 8 2 O 2 d 1 b
quU:n for racmwy es e weter bu;yly r.oure
n Cre A7ddln apola'e 1ALtershad,
upport v4tv resowaei mannBOnnn
pproeeAee,lhal rogmcil stream IIoR In th
i'bll~ YI,C bQe Spokma Rivar durlnp ousnma I I b
Iow Vuaon.
NSiM movhip watrr sypplY weU pympln
fatw IR.C.01 nay 8pm (ho Spolino Rtm fnwaco rfvc 1 b
,v durtny'summur fow Raw roasovi9
seE; Iha tmp~l en6 k~k(ftI of maAn
VI.C.01,~ umpi~ eh'a~ Lvm ¢gh.Sng wdJt nflar Ihe o 2 c 2 b k 2 D 2 B 2 D 2 a 9 e
tver AuAnp the summot krr tlnx reason.,
YII. StreSegtee !or Ground Water Rechergo AugmeMallon
uPpoA elortnweter msnegernar~t
proechoa thslloeter the malnt¢ntrtce.
Poflcy VII.A r enhancenont a1 na?urel grmindwator 1 0 1 d
echerga ratce due to dlrect
ct Itatton.
ssuel4Y.A01 ~°nCOnstamNa:errvnollgonnrandby
cJqumenf be vsad ro cnhanto ncslerye
ppal raauWanu Lhsl tsrot treaimortt ond
AI.A.6i.a nfltra'fon of cloimnrter ea en dtemaM.v k+ ti • Z n I ' 1 A 2 B 1 0 9 tl
.olecCais. Potiimnnl and dkcla;pe lo sartaCa D~E 2k
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4VR[A 55 571Ve4ershed NSnnsgemenl Plan DrnlU 2-i6-2005.da 103
aehlnptoe Pend Clty of Clry of Spoknna WhllvroM SUvons Spakatto
Stote Spokane ots~~~o Stevena Clty o1 f City of Dea LlbeAy SpoNsne Clty of Aqul[or Wetor Vere 1Yater County T~o Lande Cuurcty
e8onclee" COU~ry CouMy County SpoJiene Pp~k Leke VaUey MIIlwood JolntBoard Dlatrlct DtsVlct PUp Councll Cone.DJe4
lerel Lavel ~Lnoel lefel love~ laol Le~•el Lercl l.orel lLevol Le+~d Lcva1 Latrel
061ytu~f PrbrR7r of PAaAN of P~{:rib ~ol Prkrb of Pibrdy of PAoiih of PTlar[y of Wlorlty oi Pr" of pifadly of PrlaAy of pda,b ~'~el ~rorl ol P~p~ly ol Pitojf~ d
r~emanmdauo (0•7) oBoD 1o•31 ~A I0 -3! (0-3) efhrt JD•~ eltort (0•:) attoA (0-3) atlal (0-3) eRa~ (0-3J efloR 10 •3J otbrl (0-3) ~c~t 10-~ p~ (9-1 etfod 10•3s~°al {0•3} eHoR
N- I IA-o'? fA•DI N•ol IA-D1 fA•Ol IA•al W•ol V~-01 IA - Dl IA•DI (A•U) IA - DI
uppoi tha uee of raGetmadheusod
etor ;or equlter storoge and raoavary
Ie-so actlcee, taking weilhead proQoctlan
Iicy VII.B eas Into eccount, !n pro-Ada Z Q i d
ftige:lon fw municlpal water euppay
mp~np and to cupport Spokene Rlvnr
noa.
To NRai orknt can ncfalmpd warrowtter
'33co4ff.B41 euseJfcrapuifxractufpefoauppnrt
ater tc,pply cid(orMa Daso 8ow neee!17
upDort 438 0l rod~fmod a•'o.?r trum munkipol
AtB,Oi.a astvxater trae!ment (od[Ues ttv eq~llor i a 1 1 k 1 A 1 A 3 D 2 a S a 1 d
n a~ e.
pon oa;cletlon N roWaimed orar tco
- xep+5.n3iy eva5r~tlcnt (IA,91) InduMN
velmaed p;oroctlon canre;ns, peAorta 1 R~(R ~ • 2 o.b 2 eb'c 2 D 1 8 9 n 2 0 2 b 1 4
r:heme 91:0 tnreE.peDonc. aeGnlnay dayn at.) DoE X4(
4oa and lees'hiiy shidiea EN e rod~imed
fl(4 fOC~3 B fft ,
1@allClf bAfagB Ol RCtpIr0d N'ei.P h
~91.B.U1~ tticaty °QOPtabl9 end omia:IcaF/ I ° 3 n,b 2 8 b'0 3 D 2 B 3 O 2 a 2 b i d
amln7e, lmyqrnem an eqicu sTraga progrvr
oa`- 3k
w recla[mod FcL-r.
'vpport Iho prec1fce aa groundwater
echerga aeing Spokano RI•rer water
Iveretfl~~e dvsimg hiph flaw perlodo,
hare tho InjssNon daoa not causa a
P~'.1ryVI1.C upply well to Eecome groundweter 2 e
ndar the InBuanco of suAace weter, lo
ro
u•Rdo mlJgaUan tor munlctp~+l watcr
pply pwnping and to suppmt
okzne Rlvar Dase Raw.
a Mftf o+ta~t ca"i SpNuno fiM►
ssue 17I.C.0Y d.4antona tupyavt Spalrno MYsr tate
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erfads7
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:A.C.Of.s „W"sa 61nfxco5o (nvesf4tlnNotechAlca0 (Donelfa Q e tl d 2 B 2 D 2 d 0 b
nas~ifiy of fncr=iv w~rmer Rrer Sar i.~k~" •~•1 DQB pk
DO ~ItB' ' 8.
l9onti~j pamntlal N(iUatcn erans mat could te
I,C,Gi.C ad ro a9ment sumrt:er beselloN h Q~n4p 0 4R aintnj t ~QE 0 a 1 °3k~ 2 O 2 8 2 D 2 d i D
ecclos at me S eknno RFier.
SYe'tFA 55 57 Sti atcrsled Atena gcrnent P7en [JraR2 2-16.2005,d oc ipy
0
pehinglnat Pend Cpy o! Clty of Spoknnn wnuwonn 3tevens S oknno
9pohano Stavone City of Clty of Dee Clty of Vera V~'ntor The Lentle p
State " County orellle Counry 9pokene' Park ~~boAy 3pokene f^illW~ Aqulfor ~Yaler pietrlct Covnty Counell Cauoty
oponclee Counly I.cko Vdliey Jolnt Boord Dlstrlst PUD Cond. Ulst.
La.vl le~b1 Leva1 LftYI leoal Levg Lmd Leiel I,pvp Levsl Leoe1 Lere6 Lmyl
I Rom~m~en'.atn FAodN ot Prbrl;ir ol FYkrC.y ~e~ Pilally al Prlo~fp• ot f~ln~l~ of Pitoifly oi R~IoAry al P►hely d Prlo~lty of PiIoAM of PrtMly e brly of PfInrl,y ol Prbrl~ p1
(0-~ eLtn 10-3) nlY~t 10-3) ~.01 (0•31 atloA 10-~ otbrl (0-~ aflbrt I0-~ etY~e1 J6•3j ESort (0•7) e~bn (0-3) e-bst J0•3J eNxt t]-31 (0-3) oROlt {0•3} eltort 10•3} y7.~i
N•01 {A-o) fA•a1 Ga - o! lA - D1 C4-ol (A - ol w•o) (A - o1 6"-0l (A -0) i~•a) (a•U) N•Dl
ncoipuiatn EndIrrjs aa VII.C.01.b fntn Iho
JII.GOi.c mplsmenlaUai phase Im'hAIA SS 8 57 0(R bliti) i o ti tl t d 2 D 2 p 2 D 2 d t b
n'ytaesled fltnNrq end tehrJa sPUC31c ~E Ok
etmrsigrrJnEprs in (6cl P1M U 31B,
urin0 tho tinplurr.eMrllon phax, support
l.cQl.d arelapment of utMtlo. On cotaboratoR Nilh O I R CR 1 1 d 1 2 0 2 17 Z D Z cf 2 b z d
eDepertmorAotEcold,ry,underwhl:haaQ1 1«el Ok
Ia b;efkn x91 G dNknnY».1.
nal extertt wn Sfokarto 1L'rcv
nfa~a eupoort aflfiefaf eqeilPor
oryo ln suppOtt IGnnP puG'k aztw
nocls
lur eupplemmnS~C fundhp unln~ mulll~us 9u In l'NflH117sta tts tochnk0l le8slUt7ty OPonel (R ~ • Q 0 d
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~daUecAe e.
darffy 6cenliero shere IrtfilrsOcn a 1r4ocFas
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B1Dt " R'lghl D9 OBD9(kl$Iy BlOfBd 'Ji4id DOfl 3k
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mplomontatbn Ph33e Ior ViN1A fi5 h 57 e d
JILC.G2c ~.&yW p.annlrp anJ 4nr,►,~ spoe(IC o~R ~'~0> ~ ~apg 2 0 1 IXt 2 A 2 O 2 D 2 a 2 b
oxrmvvlsfane.
uOnj tho ImplanW-"on Phesa dajalap
MLC.02.d lti cdJaboretJOn wn Uy OaDOrtmCnt d o IA 91nb) I ' 9 a 1 d 2 D 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 b 2 d,
cclog/. ~der spich credlt la mltlp:on for OOE Ok
ow xakr nppmprfaUana e1ll Ee GatamMed.
I ts tAo ne1 elfed on Iha apulYer,
ccue NLL.Oi L-iijIV l1rpm chanpes fo Posf FoRs HED
aa:fortt, dwhp cuamYrlow M11v+v 1 b 1 d
a crruuiu7
oira e 1:fitE SiE A'blel evaLdon of Ua
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4YR[A 55 57 SVaFershed Atanayemeiu Pkan DrakZ 2•16.2003.doc 105
eahington SpoOcnno Pend Stevena City of City of Uoo Ciryot Cityof C[ty of Spokene Whltwarth Vere Watar SMveae Tho L 9pokano
ende
s~10 „ County Orellle County Spokanej Parh Uberty Spokane ~^1~~,~ Aqul[er Wetnt DleUkt County Conc ncll Covnty
egonclee Counry Leko Valley Int Board DtalNct PUD Cons, dlel.
Leiel Lovd Levnl levd le+sl Lm+d ln~N Levtl Lwet Lazl Leial Lgrcl letel
061wti~ f Leie1 q~O „d
R2m.~mmdtlb Prm of Pdn~lt of Prfarp~ a~~h Prbdy al PAOdty ol Prkrty of Pdodn o! Pr1cr'y af Wimlh o0 Prtofyy of Prlodf~ M iladb of An d
4 (~D - 3) oltml (0 - 3~ artnA 10 •~J (U • 3(0 - 3) ottoR J0 eRoR ID - 3) ettxt (0 • 3) ffo't (0 - 3) ~D - 3E eirort (U etbA 10•3i tRm1
fA•DI IA•o) A6W•DI W•Oi W•01 ~A•01 ~a~ (A - Ol rA-DI (A -DI
VIII, ApprQeCfiCe to Plan IrnplamantatMn
a WRIA 15 a 57 ot~nima u~.m
Ifty VIII.A thiue t~ tunctbn as lhe noln vahhlelor ~ p j d
len Irnpianontatlon eRer plan epprovel.
Vhat shacJd tha cWctun and r,.waQerrhlp
uue tasw.ar f the il'artnt~ fJn;'a tv u tt auuiru tlio ~ e
mplxnnrt.eftal rote?
CsnSry 3ey sl.~r:oholdar piar.pn nooded for
JIIIIJJt.a len i:plemcntatb,i end stewe tortrn3rent O(A stme) 0 DoE 1 0 1 Ok 0 D 1 D t D 0 d 1 a 1 e 2 D
or contlnuM rrr~olreRxnt
ules Cssa Nill tv fm•n;rod aiLh
IIAOti.D R~flmantnlicn a~d 6+cRdeO fn the R a ■ ~ ~ I a~ 0 B 1 D 1 0 0 d 1 e 1 e 3 0
mFlamenlntbn R.~ e.1o1Lto reuesaM.~ Da=
51e Impb~nenlBlke'lennty UiL
All~ix ebu Drotadures lor GlennlV Uril o ~ e 1 a q O 1 4 1 D 0 d 1 a 1 0
af .on h:~lan Imnt_merttdon. 1 k
uapmt ooMlnulnp data mllectlm end
Pallci YI:I,B elua!lan Eo fiA date ge{.n e.Aat knlt lhe 1 e 1 d
cope anQ GaplarneleEdUty cd 11:o WRtA 55 6
W~enAed Plii.
'stc+a'Ri1.9.9f W~et ed~iNwiaf h~favrnehbn ts neadwJ to ~ a
5~ry tnafamsnt Ylatwshod APan i
•etL-Jo shd'es rcecmmartded In Oa o 1 0 1 D 1 d 0 O nft O 2 D 0 d 1 a 2 A
Yatemtiod Ra tu date gnps. Ok uau9
II,B.b~.O v*319 1}IB fUGCB55 OI F.QCBIrORlOE 0 2 8 ~ V 2 a b c 0 0 cronlln D 2 D o d 2 e 2 B
~t'esrd~d Pl;m recammendxlla~, 2't uoas
ae 5u4li+o Ranwemanl la fil Qea Oae end
JIII.&Ot.e mprore Na outmties U Impkrmr4od O 0 e 2 k 0 O ~ n D 2 D 0 d 2 0
xommendathns
L'IM:o aateSllsheG rystems (cr torceeelirtg
P$JCj 19RC atar rreC[DlllPj 6i tho &poUne nnd Uttto 2 0
[,e fune1YaLenhcG.
establls,~od rysterru Do n•tad to
uue NQ.C.O!o dvas7
ue,a ad~!np hvacaWiff sy~stems, oni
~911.Gai.o urtfmproremenndolo~tnadvduaMetry 2 °bc 2 D~iiiin D a
PlannYg IJ~iE ~ uDUS
SVRFA 55 Si 41'atcrshed :1lanagcmrnt Plan Drfr2 2-](r20175.dac I06
-
eehlnpton Spokena P°lid Stmrann Clty of City o! Desr Clty of Clty of CHy of Spoknne Whltworlh Vern Waler Stevene Tho I,nnda Spokane
Steta N CouMy orailta Cwnty 5pokano, pa~ Libarty 5pokano MIIIwaoO n~141l1or 1Veter Dbtrlct County Councll Cuvnly
a0onctaa County Leke Vnlloy Jotnt Boertl Dletrlct PUD Cone. DIeL
1,R+al levnl Ltiel Lvonl LeveG Lm'd Lwel LeM Lwol Level lBrtl Le~vi ieiM
0~~"~ PAmIK d r'~torly of Rb~h )1 p~'~~ PriYty af PrfaAty of Prfo~lb af Rrhaf!~ 01 Prl~t/ c1 l~YhAti o1 A9a$~ af PrbrRy of Rlpfly nle110 Lcva1
tbmrtmmddb ~,~~n ~ p~.k~lq• ol PiYxly al
;btl
0 10•3J etbrt (0•~ eltort (0-3) N p~ (0-31 ofkA (0•31 etfoR l0•31 aRM 10•3) ~Ort (U•J) eSSxt (0-3) 49at (0•3) ertoR (9•31 oHart (U-3) W-d1 (0-3)o!Lrt 0•3) eflcrt {0-3j e9ort
(A 'o1 IA 'W IA'ol 1A '01 Vti•DI IA'pf (k'O► (A•OI 1A 'D) 1A•D) V'p! (A.DI G? - al
.y lop a piucsdure tor vrosm:i+e nrnm
jb.--
nII.aslln»rtneUon Ihatwtl be ux00o fi~;a (a.is:e, 2 0 2 a 2 ak 3 D 2 2 0 ~ n
resuurtea menopomm~l Vrocedureo.
~t~.ofo lurtding of projecb Incl:d¢d In 1 d
nhai Plans.
'amo12U_D.01 canwarnr:fradpfanpro(actrcortpots
fo►"kedfunds7 ~ e
" optselm anaukd qhe vftdy Oo proJr.lc
j1"I..DA1.e iuliWtn'ALtershedP6mafionraAealrp 0 ' 0 d 2 D 1 D S p ~ B
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JIII.D.ai,b aenUNerd urim a0ptionnl llmdIn coam t a t D 2 8'b•c 2 D 1 n 1 n 1 n 2 e
awateishad Dlin piajo;L. 2k
101ES
ilurily: 0- Acllon efiecOvely Implomantcd Oy Flen approvcd; i- 2005 to 2008; 2- 2007 tn 2010; 3- 2010*
evel of Etlort: o- Cnn Ae dwe w1Ui oxda;inp stnli; b- Naeds ad&flond atnN or Wndlrvp; c- Will provlde etsff or
rundUrd tor othar ndr.ncy to Imptement; d- No slnf( w iunding (boyuid plmudngllrnplemenUnp unil par!IClpetlon)
bfta0on isieans. Recanmondrttion means.
'Ag boat na wn be determinod at IAIa llme, the Gry of fipokaaa Is attempUnp lo hdicnts the tevel aC affort fl con oonrnll lo !or Ihoso Ins.1s. Y'he nvmbero lu0awed by a'k" Indlcalo n 5•yeor•sum, dotar
comrnitmenl hicluding bolh stflN ond fwiOs, vAere "k" mlualn n Ihoueantl ddtara. Thaae nwns In mast cflaae ae expecled W ba nupplemerted by othor nt4mDaro to ecoompllah ttie gosl. My qrant tunds would
be expactel m proporQonally rodvice the Clry'e coata. Aa Iho IrnwemenUng unll has nW discussed dnplemtndnlloti, 1119 nat poasShln tu knaw al tMe tlmo whM sloff naeds wlll bo mx1 who wlll be ddnp tho wotk.. A
'C" by Uualf Indh:olea Ihal tlta Clty expctts that the woak wlll ba dbne Oy a4hera with City anpporL M"A" by IlxcSi IndicaSes that tho Ctty er.pecte to do tho Nvrk wtth Ctty etsfl. Tho Clly of Spokane corrtrltnrtoa lu
alher entiUoo nuch ns 5A.lB. Tho clollnr oommlUnenis Ilatad ara ItHe1We0 [o Inchodo eudi routsC Pund9.
'7Me lends Cwncll wfll luhby the epproprinto opency.
~ A survey coeta -$20.000
M Iho SCC(J cwrenl9y Aes S pFlplnp slallone and lola ot drtla nn tbe L1We Spoknno Rivor aUeemffow, eo stiauld De hududad lero.
"VJlutt equetic blota study in II re(errlna to?
"oonLMpenl uryoci evniluMe Nndlnp and clnfl
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Ettediwly IrriNlemented by Plen opprowil, ondfor hy olher curranl rogulellorts adoplod by Stevene County.
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Implementation Matrix comments from Washington State Agencies
Dcc:ember 21, 2004
Re: Comments on the RTIA 55/57 Implementation Matrix
Thank you for the apportunity to review and camment on the WRIA 55/57lmplementation Matrix. T7us
letter documents the com.ments of both the Washington Departrnent of Ecology (Ecology) and the other
state agencies signatory to the Memorandum of Understanding for the Coordinated Implemenlation of
Walcrshed Mariagernent and Salmon Recovery f'lanning (199$).
Comments have been formatted to identify first the section, policy, issue or strategy being addressed
using the coding from the matrix, and then the remarks of the state agencies. T'he matrix was reviewed
for agreement upon the policie.s, issues, and strategies in addition to the type of commitnient (i.e.,
obligation or recommendation), priority, and level of effort. It is important to understand that comments
related to the type of commitment were developed utilizing two pieces of the Watershed Planning Act, the
meaning of obligation provided in Chapter 90.82.130 (6) R.evised Code of Washington (RCP) and the
actions assoeiated with an obligation found in Chapter 90.82.130 (3) (a) RCVV.
Gomments
LA.Ol.d: Washington Department of Health (WDOI-n understands this strategy to be an obligation of
municipa) water suppliers, and will provide technical assistanee confingent upon available funding and •
staff resflurces. This strategy should be assigned a priority ranl:ing of 1 and a level of effort rating of A in
the column for the State of Washington.
IA.02.g: Washingnon Department of EcolpU has been implementing this strategy thmugh irrigation
efficiencies projects and the reclaimed waler statutes. This strategy should be considered a
recom.mendation, unless more specife actions are r-equested. l'his strateory should be nssigned a priority
ranlcing of 0 and a level of effort rating of A in the r,alurnn for the State af Washington.
I.C.OI.c: Early involvemc.nt of state ag€:ricies would facilitate identifying regulatory requirements. 'Chis
straleory appears to be a recom.mendation rather than an obligation. Also, this sirategy should be assigned
a priority ranking of 1 and a level of effort rating of A in the column for the State of Washington.
II.A.Ol.a: Ecology agrees with th.is obligation, however, the eommitment to the schedule for developing
an in.stream flow rule is contingent upon available staif and funding. Washington Department of Fish and
a'ildlife (WDFW) support a min.i.mum instream flow of 500 cubic feet for second (cfs) for the Spokane
River at Bark-er Road. WDFW should not be identified as obLigated to lead this actinn. WI7FW will
pmvide supporting technical assistance contingent upon available funding and resources. This strategry
should be assigned a priority ranking of 2 and a level of eff-nrt rating of A in the column far the Statc of
Washington.
ll.A.Ol.b: F..cologry and WDF1V support this recommendatian. This strategy should be assigned a priority
rar►}:ing of 0 and a level of effort rating of A in the column for the State of Washington.
11.A.01.c: 1'his recommcndation is eonsistent with fish management goals and represents whai has been
agreed upon to date between NDFW, ldaho Department ot' fish and Game, and Avista. Iiowever, final
agreement will be contingent upon the final outcome of the Avista FERC Re-licensing proccss. This
slrategy should be assigned a priority ranking of 1 and a level of effort rating of A in the colurnn for the
State of Washinbtnn.
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~ II.A.02.b: Ecology and VV:DFW support using the USGS Ga{;e 12422500, Spokane River at Spokane fior
rnanaging water rss4urces throuDh instream flnws. Ecoloay and WDFW understand and suppori lhe need
ta conduct the studies identified in this strategy. However, Ecoloa, and WDFR' cannot commit to an
obligatirm that allocates funds f.rorn processcs which the agencies do not lead or manage. This strat.e&-y
should be considered a recommendation. Ecolot,V and WDFV►' commit to wori:ing to support this
recommendation as staff and funding permit. This strategy sbould be assigned a priority ranl:ing of 1 and
a lcvel of effort rating of A in the column for the State of Washington
II.13.01a: 'fFte sL31e agencies agrce to suFport the reeommended strategy, so long as the findings of
Avista FERC Re-liccnsing Work Groups Rcports comply with Wa.shington Statc's laws and regulations.
This stratcgry s6ould be assigned a priority ran}:ing of 0 and a level of effort rati.ng of A in the column rnr
the State of Washington.
II.B.02.b: The state agencies appree to support the recnmmended strateg„y. However, R'DFW is concerned
that providing for reereational flow^s in the Middle Spokane }2.iver could eonflict witb establishing and
maintaining minimum sea-qonal flows designed to protect fish and useable habitat Foint-in-ticne
inereases in 11ow to facilitate seasonal recreational interesLs could produee nuisance atiractant 1:lows for
salmonids and/or cau.se thermaJ problems for fish through discharges of larger quaniities of summer
heated water from J ake Coeur d'Alene tJ1at might af.fcct summerlfall cool water refu~;*ia sites in the
Sullivan Road area and below: and also possibly other isolat.ed up river sites. This strategy should be
assigned a priority rank.ing of 1 a,nd a level of effort rating of A in the column for the Siate of
Washington.
It.II.02.c: The stale agencies agree to support the recommended strategy. VI'DFW would support Cbe
rccommendation bv providing technical assistance with study design, but the planning unit should decide
~ what biota (including fish) to evaluate and what aspects of the biota are important. For this study to be
meaningful, the planning unit will need to have suffcient baseline information. RrDFV►' recommends
collection of baseline data begin as soon as possible. This strateg,v should be as.signed apriority ranking
of 1 and a level of e.ffort rating of A in the column for the State of Nashington.
)1.C.Ol.a: 7`he recommended strategy appears to have been impltimented. Recommended stratcn,.,y should
possibly bc changecl to address issue 11.CA1 tlirough moiutoring. If the existing strategy remains, it
should be assigned a priority ranking of 0 and a levcl of effori rating of A in thc column for the State of
Washingfon. Modification of the shmtegy will require review for agreement and assignment of priority
and level of effort.
II.D.Ql.a: '11te stste agencies will work with the planning unii to evaluaie alternatives for storage
available under state law as staff and funding permit. This stratcgy should be considered a
recommendation and assigned a priority ranl±.ing of ] along with a level of effort raling of D in the column
for the State of VVashington.
]I_E.OI.a: Ecology concurs that this integr-~tion is desi.rable, and agrees to this obligation cantingent upon
available staff and funding. 'This straiegy should be assigned a priority ranlcing of l and a level of effort
rating ofA in the column for the Stale of Washington. -
II1.A.0l.a thrnugh f: The state agencies concur that this set of information is desirable on tbe Little
Spo}:ane River and will support the stratcgy as funding and staff are available. This strategy should be
assigned a priority ranl:ing of 2 and a level of effort rating of A in the co]umn far the State Af
Washingt.on.
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III.B.02.a: Ecology will continue to enforce Chapter 173-555 Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
as staff and funding permit. Please identify what specific criteria mighi be used to assess fire dangcr.
"Iliis strategy should be assigned a priority ranking of 1 and a level of effort rating of A in the column for
the Statc of Washington.
III.B.03.b and c: Ecology supports the recommended strategy contingent upon available staff and fanding
resources. This strategy should be assigned a priority ranking of 1 and a level of effort rating of A in the
column for the State of VVashington.
III.C.Ol.a: The stra#egy is not clear whether the intent is to use the resulting instream flow regime to revise Chapter 173-555 VJAC. Ecology and WDFVJ do not agrce to be obligated to this strategy at this
time in light of stratecy III_A.p l.a Ecology and WDFa' suggest adding "to evaluate the need for reNising
the i.nstream flow rule" between "regime" and "for." Frcology and WDFW would support this revised
strategy as a recommeadation contingent upon available funding and staff: T'his strategy should be
assigned a priority ranking of 2 and a level of effort rating of A in the column for the State of
W ashington.
III.C.OI.b: Ecoloey and WDFW support this strategy but as a recommenc9ation. State agency support
would consist of technical assistance conti.ngent upon available fimding and staff resources. '[his strategy
should be assigned a priority ranking of 1 and a level of effort raring of A in the column for the State of
Washington.
IV.A.Ol.e: T6e state agencies support this recommended strategy. This strategy should be assigned a
priority ranking of 1 and a levei of efi'orl rating of A in the column for the State of Washington.
N.A.02.a: Ecology will work with local entiries to evaluate local approaches to domestic exempt wells.
This stratea should be assigned a priority ranking of l and a level of effort rating of A in the column for
the State of Washington.
N.C.OI.a: Ecology supports the recommended strategy. Ecology will work with the planni.ng unit to
evaluate the specific need(s) for clarification of policy 1230. This strategry should be assiened a priority
ranking of 1and a levcl of effort racing of A in the column for the State nf V✓ashington.
v.A.OI.a: 13cology supports the recomnlended strategy as staff and funding resflurces allow. lf there are
specific aspects or performmice measures associated with mon.itoring or enforcement envisionecl, then
such specifics need to be identified to allow Ecology to identify the resources required. Otherwisc, this
strategry should be assigned apriority ranking of 0 and a level of cffort rating of A in the column for the
State of VJashington.
V.A.OI.c: Ecology does not agree to he obligated to this strategy. Ecology supports this strategy as a
reeommendation. Creation of a Municipal Reserve can be considered at the appropriate pnint in future
rulemxking. This straiegy should be assigned a priority rank-ing of 1 and a level of effort rating of A in
the column for the State of Washington.
V.A.02.a: The state agencies support the strategy as reccommended. This strategy should be assigned a
priority ranking of 1 and a level of effort rating of A in the column for the State of Washington.
VI.A.O l.d: Ecology supports the recommended strategy. EcoloM( is currently implementing this strategy
through staFf in the Sharelands ar►d Environnientxl Assistance and Water Quality Programs. This strategy
should be assigmed a priority eanking of 0 and a level of efforl rating of A in the cqlumn for the State of
VJashington.
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V1T. Skrdtegies fpr Ground Water Recharge Augmentation: The policies and their strategies in this
section may benest from early Ecology invnlvemenL The feasibility of these strategies in fact invnlves
signifieant effor~s by Ec:ology's Water Qualiry, Water Resources, and Shorclands and Environmental
Assistance Progams wel] prior to Ec41ogy approval ar grants being sought The strategies of this seclion
should he considered recommendations. F.cology would eommii to supporting ttiese recommended
stratc.gies, if rcquested, and as staff and fundine aUow. If strategies are changed to recammended, then
they should he assigned a priority ranl:ing of ] and a level of effori rating nf A in the column 1'or the State
of Rrashingtoa
VIll.A.ql.a: a-ology supports this stratea as a recommendation, and would appreciate bein~ included.
This strategy should be assigned a prioriCV ranl:ing of 0 and a level of effort rating of A in the column for
the State of Wa.shington.
VIl[_A.OI.b: Ecoloa supports this straiegy, and would appreciate bcing included. This strategy should
be assig ned a priorin, ran~:ing of 0 and a level of effori rating of A in the column for the Stafe of
VJaslungton.
VIIl.C.Ol.b: Ecology supports this strategy as a rer.ommendatioa 7"his strategy should be assigne,d a priority ranl;.ing of 2 and a level of effori rating of A in the column for the State of Washington.
VL1T.D.0I.a: Ecoingy supports the m-commended strateDy. Other plann.ing unit members will need to
advACate this strategy to snsure. implEmentation. This scrateey shauld be assigned a priority ran►:ing of 0
and a level Af eff'ort raiine of A in the column for the State of Washington.
Keith Holliday
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0 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
I'Vleeting Date: April 5, 2005 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ cansent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin, report ❑ pending legisla6on
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Commercial Development Permit Process Flowchart
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: NIA
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: N/A _
BACKGROUND: Stafi has been evaluating the commercial development permit process to
malce recommendations for improvement. This is a work in progress.
The purpose ofi this agenda item is to summarize the acfivities and draft recommendations, and
to suggest next steps.
OPTIONS: N1A
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Provide feedback to staff
BUDGETIFINANCIAL IMPACTS: The City has budgeted an estimated $1,293,000 in
development fees for 2005.
STAFF CONTACT: Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager; Marina Sukup, Community
Development Director; Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
ATTAC H M E NTS
1. Powerpoint Presentation
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Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Marina Sukup, Community Development Director
Neil Kersten, Public Worlcs Director
April 5, 2005
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Summary of the Commercial
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■ Before the Building Permit Application:
o Is the land use allowable?
❑ Is a subdivision required?
■ Building Permit Review:
❑ Is SEpA required?
a 6uilding Division - Building plan revievr and grading review
❑ Engineering Division - Traffic, Approach, cancurrency and drainage
review
• Planning Division - Review of site plan and Hearing Examiner
C4nditions
o Revieav by other agencies
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❑ Certificate of occupancy
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Process
■ Required pre-application oonference
[7 City and Applfcant have common undorstanding of outstanding issues from the
beginrnng of the procass
Li Develop Building, Plenning and Engineering pre-applicalion checklists
❑ Starf SEPA review earlier in the proCess
■ Threshold determination that application is complete
■ VJritten sign-oif from each reviewer that conditions have been met
(3 Identified Project Coordinator to shepherd the application through the process
• f2equired pre-construciion conference
a Cify and applicanE have common understanding of respective roles and
responsibilities
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Current Staffing
■ Building
❑ 1 Building Official
❑ 2 Building Inspector II (plus 1 new) a 3 Permit Specialists
■ Engineering Development
0 1 Assistant Engineer
a 1 Development Engineer (new)
■ Planning* ,
o 1 Associate Planner
`Other planning staff are involved in other areas of development
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■Hire one additional Permit $33,000
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■Designate a Permit Specialist $5,000
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Project Coordinator for
Commercial Development
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■Potential additional permit $
and inspection staffing if
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■ Further examine development processes
■ Closely monitor the pace and trend of
development activity
■ Meet with commercial developers to solicit feedback on proposed changes
■ Review public works-related inspections and
recommend improvements
■ Review fee schedule
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Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 12, 2005 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business X new business public hearing
D information D admin. repor# pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE : Proposed Amendments to the 2005 Budget
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: State law requires a public hea(ng and an amendment to our
budget when we believe we will exceed our appropriations.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: The City budget for 2005 was adopted in November
of 2004. At the February 2005 retreat the city council directed staff to prepare amendrnents to
the 2005 budget for additional personnel and programs needed to complete the 2005 budget
year.
BACKGROUND: Amendments to the 2005 budget are needeti to: 1.) update the budget for
programs and projects carried over from 2004 into 2005; 2.) reflect the addition of employees to
maintain service levels; 3.) transfer funds for use in street maintenance and capital projects; 4.}
J reserve funds to maintain operating service levels and to prepare for extraordinary weather
conditions; and 5.) update the 2005 budget for changes in capital projects/programs. A more
detailed listing of the proposed budget amendments is attached as exhibit A.
OPTIONS: Amend tne butiget, amend the budget for some of the changes and make no
amendments are all options. The budget should be amended to comply with Washington State
law.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: A motion to direct staff to prepare amendments to
the 2005 budget and to schedule a public hearing for April 26, is recommended,
BUDGETIFINANCIAL IMPACTS: Passage of this ordinance will provide the budget
authorization to move ahead with these programs and projects.
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Thompson, Finance Director
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AMENDMEN7S 70 2405 BUDGET
3'i -Mar-05
Exhibit A
2005
BUDGET
DESCRIPTION FUND AMENDMT Souroe of Fu+iding
GENERALFUND: 001
Transpa Group - Ponderosa PUD review 2004 carryover $ 5,000 UnresUicted Fd Bal_
Spokane Reg. Wastewafer Alliance 2004 carryover $ 14,500 Unrestricted Fd Bal.
Mirabeau Park Bridge Improvements 2004 carryover $ 27,000 Unrestricted Fd Bal.
Staffing: Authorized at Retreat 001 $ 487,750 Unrestrictec4 Fd $al.
Transfer to Street Fund for Operations 001 $ 2,000,000 Unrestrided Fd Bal.
Transfer to Capital Projects Fund $1,150,000 Unrestricted Fd Bal.
Transfer to Service Level Stabilization $ 200,000 Unrestricted Fd Bal.
Transfer to lNinter Weather Reserve $ 500,000 Unrestricted Fd Bal.
STREET FUND:
Level of service anatysis intersections 101 $ 50,000 Gsneral Fund Transfer
STREET CAPITAL PROJFCTS:
16th Ave-prOj 2, DiShmanlMlGa 2004 carryover 303 $ 151,000 General Fund Transfer
Evergreen, 16th to 2nd 2004 carryover 303 $ 20,000 General Fund Transfer
Carnahan 2004 carryover 303 $ 148,300 General Fund Transfer
South Greenacres 2004 carryover 303 $ 23,000 General Fund Transfar
PineslMansfield ($1,101,000 less $28,000) 303 $1,073,000 Devetopercontribuson
Preservation Proj. ($1,000,000 less $900,000) 303 s 100,000 Ceneral Fund TransfEr ' Barlcer Rd Reconstruction ($3.028 less $1.114 mip 303 $1,914,000 Grant
Valley Corridor environ grant 307 $ 200,000 Fed. Grant
Appleway (5513,000 less S216,000) 307 $ 297,000 Fed. Grant
DishmanlMica ($176,000 less $41,000) 307 $ 135,000 Fed. Grant
Argonne grant awardedl2003 projoct 307 $ 317,000 Fed. Grant
Valley Corridot - Project 2 (if environ work done) 307 $ 234,000 Fed. Grant
Barlcer Rd Bridge ($350,000 less $234,000) 308 $ 116,000 Fed. Grant
PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS:
Improvements, land acquisition 309 S 550,000 General Fund Transfer
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DESCRIPTION FUND AMENDMT Source of Funding
GENERAL FUND:
. 1 Transpo Group - Ponderosa PUQ review 2004 carryover 001 $ 5,000 Unrestrlcted Fd Bal,
. 3 Spokane Reg. Wastewater Alliance 2004 carryover 001 $ 14,500 Unrestricted Fd Bal.
• :j Mirabeau Park Bridge Improvements 2004 carryover 001 $ 27,000 Unrestricted Fd Bal.
Staffing: Authorized at Retreat 001 $ 487,750 Unrestricted Fd Bal.
Transfer to Street Fund for Operations 001 $ 2,000,000 Unrestricted Fd Bal.
' Transfer to Capital Projects Fund 001 $1,150,000 Unrestricted Fd Bal.
i Transfer to Service Level Stabilization 001 $ 200,000 Unrestricted Fd Bal.
Transfer to Winter Weather Reserve 001 $ 500,000 Unrestncted Fd Bal.
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: . Level of service analysis intersections 101 $ 50,000 General Fund Transfer
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• ~ 16th lave-proj 2, Dishman/Mica 2004 carryover 303 $ 151,000 General FundTransfer
Evergreen, 16th to 2nd 2004 carryover 303 $ 20,000 General Fund Transfer
' Carnahan 2004 carryover 303 $ 148,300 General Fund Transfer
' South Greenacres 2004 carryover 303 $ 23,000 General Fund Trensfer
Pines/Mansfield ($1,101,000 less $28,000) 303 $ 1,073,000 Developer contribution
Preservation Proj. ($1,000,000 less $900,000) 303 $ 100,000 General Furid Transfer
Barker Rd Reconstruction ($3.028 less $1.114 mil) 303 $ 1,914,000 Grant
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Valley Corridor environ grant 307 $ 200,000 Fed. Grant
Appleway ($513,000 less $216,000) 307 $ 297,000 Fed. Grant
Dishman/Mica ($176,000 less $41,000) 307 $ 135,000 Fed. Grant
Argonne grant awarded/2003 project 307 $ 317,000 Fed. Grant
Valley Corridor - Project 2 (if environ work done) 307 $ 234,000 Fed. Grant
BARKER BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION
Barker Rd Bridge ($350,000 less $234,000) 308 $ 116,000 Fed. Grant
PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS:
Improvements, land acquisition 309 $ 550,000 General Fund Transfer
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~ Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 12 April 2005 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: O consenc 0 old business 0 new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information (D admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Storage Tank Provisions
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
• 2003 International Fire Code, Chapter 34
• Subchapter IX, Regulation of Underground Storage Tanks, of "The Hazardous and Solid Waste
Amendments of 1984° (Sec. 1, P.L. 98-616; 42 USC 6991-6991(i) and 42 USC 6901, et
seq.("Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976."(RCRA); 173-180A WAC, 173-200
. WAC water quality standards and 246-290 WAC drinking water standards.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None.
BACKGROUND: Spokane Valley is located over a sole source aquifer which requires
protection from potential contamination to protect the region's drinking water. A potentially
serious threat of contamination is posed by the use, handling and storage of critical materials.
Without provisions for spill containment, both above ground and underground tanks containing
critical materials present a potentially serious threat to the aquifer.
Spokane County has adopted standards for the use, handling and storage of critical materials.
~ The Washington Department of Ecology has reviewed those standards and has recommended
those standards to our community as a Best Management Practice. Although the City adopted
many provisions of the Spokane County Code relating to environmental protection, these
provisions were not among them.
The proposed standards adapt the provisions of Spokane County regulations to the City of
Spokane Valley. Additional information concerning spills may be found at the following
• websites: http:Ilwww.ecy.wa.Qovlgubs/034$014.odf
http://v,nvw.epa.aov/oilspill/socc.htm '
http://www.ecv.wa.qov/proarams/tcp/ust-lust/fianks.html .
A SEPA Determination of Non Significance was issued on 30 March, 2005. The appeal period
for that SEPA determination will expire on 22 April 2005.
On 31 March 2005 the proposed, regulations were forwarded to CTED with a request for an
expedited review. .
A Public Hearing is scheduled for the Spokane Valley Planning Commission April 28, 2005.
OPTIONS: Provide staff with direction.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: None required
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None.
STAFF CONTACT: Spokane Valley Building Official. Scholtens
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11707 E Sprague Ave Suitc 106 ♦ Spokane Valley NJA 99206
509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509921.1008 ♦ cityhall@spokanevalley.org
Memorandum
To: Dave Mercier, City Manager, and City Council
From: Marina Sukup, AICP, Community Development Director
CC: Mrs. Shirley Rademacher
Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Date: March 29, 2005
Re: Comments by Mrs. Rademacher March 15, 2005
Mrs. Rademacher requested that Barker Road be posted to prohibit through truck traffic,
noting that this route was utilized by many trucks to avoid the I-90 scales. There is a
significant amount of residential development adjacent to Barker Road.
Barker Road is a local arterial, which is on the federal primary aid system, and is recognized
as a road of regional significance. Improvements to this road are presently funded as part of
the primary aid system. While local govemment may prohibit through truck traffic on local
streets and arterials, the impact on area circulation should be taken into account.
Trucks often avoid the scales because their weight exceeds the maximum weight limits.
WSDOT and IDOT are presently considering a►ternatives which would prevent trucks from
f circumventing the scales.
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Approved Minutes
Council Chambers - City Hall 11707 E. Sprague Ave
February 24, 2005
1. CALL TO ORDER
Planning Commission Chair Crosby called the meeting to order at
6:00 p.m.
Staff attending the meeting are Marina Sukup, Community Development
Director; Gregory McCormick, Planning Nlanager, and Sue Pearson,
Deputy City Clerk.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Commission, audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Fred Beaulac - Excused Absence Bill Gothmann - Present
Bob Blum - Present lan Robertson - Present
David Crosby - Present John G. Carroll - Present
Gail Kogle - Present
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Blum moved that the February 24, 2005 agenda be
approved as presented. Commissioner Kog/e seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Gothmann stated the third name for his Commissioner
Report is Dr. Jeffrey Corkill. It was moved by Commissioner Gothmann and seconded by
Commissioner Kogle that fhe minutes of the February 10, 2005
Planning Commission meeting be approved as amended. Mofion
passed unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Carroll stated that he has copies of the NAICS codes
information for the commission to review. He suggested the commission
use these definitions. - - February 24, 2005 Pl3nning Commission Meeting Page 1 of 4
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS ' Ms. Sukup gave a Council meeting update. She indicated that the
Stormwater Ordinance was presented for the first reading.
The land use and transportation portion of the comprehensive plan will be
going before the Council twice this spring. Then there will be a hearing for
the final draft of the comprehensive plan once it is complete.
The Sign Ordinance will go before the Council on March 8, 2005 for a
second reading. The Street Vacation Amending Ordinance will go before
the Council on March 8, 2005 for a first reading.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Public Hearinq: Street Vacation Ordinance
Amendments
Chairperson Crosby requested Director Sukup give a staff review of
the ordinance. There are four changes. She explained each one.
Commissioner Carroll stated that he thought it was unclear what .
was being surveyed on page 5 of 6 in Section 10.09.04.10.16 lines
2 and 3. Commissioner Blum asked if that wording indicated the
abutting properties would have to be surveyed as well. Director
Sukup stated the intent was to survey only the land being vacated
not any additional land located next to the survey.
Chairperson Crosby opened the Street Vacation Amending
Ordinance public hearing at 6:25 pm. Mr. Robert Pratt-Greenacres-
asked Director Sukup about the monuments in the ordinance. She
explained the need for monuments. Commissioner Crosby closed
the hearing at 6:28 pm.
Commissioner Gothmann made a motion and seconded by
Commissianer Robertson to recommend approval of the Street
Vacation Amending Ordinance to the Cify Council.
Chairperson Crosby called for Commission discussion. There was
discussion on the wording about what is being surveyed.
Commissioner Carroll made a mofion and seconded by
Commissioner Gofhmann to add words in Section
10.09.04.10. 16 after "a record of survey" "OF AREA TO BE
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motion passed unanimously.
Chairperson Crosby called for the vote of the main motion now
amended fo include the change in wording for the Street
Vacation Amending Ordinance. The amended mofion passed
unanimously.
B. Uniform Development Code: Definitions and Matrix and
Schedule of Permitted Uses
Chairperson Crosby thanked Commissioner Gothmann for all his
work on fhe definitions and matrix.
Director Sukup gave an overview of the changes put in place so far
and what color those changes indicate. She encouraged all
Commissioners to check the matrix against the definitions. There
are items in the matrix that are not defined.
There was discussion on chemical manufacturing, computer
softwarelhardware, optical manufacturing: mobile home, mobile
home park, manufactured home, manufacture home community,
massage parlors versus massage treatment, greenhouse, heliport
(both definitions), hospital-general, hospital-specialized,
J' neighborhood, neighborhood plans (Greenacres), community,
private repeater facility, wireless facilities, recreational vehicle,
retirement/elderly apartment, discussed senior housing, low inc4me
housing, solar, ultralight, specific sexual activities, sorority,
fraternity, congregate residence, family, towers, private towers,
ham operator towers, antenna array, service stations, pigeon
performing, and sanitarium.
Add antenna array to the definitions.
Delete the following definitions: greenhouse, heliport - 1gt
definition, nursery, retiremenUelderly apartments, solar, ultralight,
sorority, fraternity, utility runway, visual runway, sewer sludge,
service stations, pigeon performing, and sanitarium...
Remove "private" in private repeater facility, remove "non
commercial" in the definition of private repeater facility, and remove
the rule in recreational vehicles.
Director Sukup stated she needs help with definitions for metal
fabricating, carbon manufacture, blast furnace, and drop forge.
Commissioner Gothmann will help.
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Commissioner Carroll requested that "temples, mosques, and -synagogues" be added to the definition of CHURCH. He requested '.,that solar shell be kept in the definitions.
Commissioner Kogle will have her husband get in touch with
Director Sukup about definitions of mobile home, manufactured
homes, mobile home parks, and manufactured home communities.
Chairperson Crosby will get a copy of the HUD definitions of senior
housing for Director Sukup.
Director Sukup indicated that she will meet with Building Official
Scholtens to make sure that the planning definitions and building
definitions are compatible.
X. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Commissioner Blum liked the correction boxes on the ordinance.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
SUBMITTED: APPROVED:
Sue Pearson, Deputy City Clerk David Crosby, Chairman
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Approved Minutes
Council Chambers - City Hall 11707 E. Sprague Ave
March 10, 2005
1. CALL TO ORDER
Planning Commission Chair Crosby called the meeting to order at
6:00 p.m.
Staff attending the meeting are Marina Sukup, Community Development Director
and Sue Pearson, Deputy City Clerk.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Commission, audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Fred Beaulac - Present Bill Gothmann - Present
Bob Blum - Present lan Robertson - Present
David Crosby - Present John G. Carroll - Excused Absence
Gail Kogle - Present
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Commissioner Beaulac moved that the March 10, 2005 agenda be approved
as presenfed. Commissioner Gothmann seconded the mofion. Motion
passed unanimously.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Gothmann stated the spelling for his Commissioner Report is Dr.
Jeffrey "Corkill.°
If was moved by Commissioner Robertson seconded by Commissioner
Kogle that the minutes of the February 24, 2005 Planning Commission
meefing be approved as amended. Mofion passed unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Gothmann expressed thanks Bud Gothmann, Senior Mechanical
Engineer, for the technical help with deflning mefal fabrication and other
industrial uses.
Commissioner Blum reported on the actions of the City Council on May 8, 2005.
Commission Chairperson Crosby was at a meefing with the Valley Chamber to
~ start a study group for the comprehensive plan. They will be meeting every
Friday from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. He requesfed the presence of at least one
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Commissioner to attend the meetings to represent the Planning Commission. Commissioner Robertson stated he will be glad to go. ,
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Ms. Sukup noted that Council would review the provisions of the proposed sign
regulations at the Study Session on April 5,- 2005, prior to the second reading on
April 22, 2005. There will be joint meetings between the City Council and
Planning Commission coming up in April and May.
IX. COMNlISSION BUSINESS
A. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Uniform Development Code: Definitions and Matrix and
Schedule of Permitted Uses
There was discussion on intersection nodes, office zone, dual zoning,
hospital zoning, two matrixes will be developed (permitted & accessory
uses), adult entertainment, self storage, auto row zone, caretaker
residence and park caretaker residence, mixed uses (living above the
business), regional center, duplex zoning, manufactured homes zone,
combine feed and fuel yards and feed mills; transitional community
facility, essential public facilities, wifi zone, cell towers, turbine wind
support, aircraft manufacturing, and the thirty-five foot height rule.
The following uses should be defined: mining zone, feed and fuel yards,
casinos, card rooms, loading zone/loading dock, special event, and
espresso and latte stands.
The following re-evaluated or eliminated: household pets, auction yard, livestock, park caretaker residence, greenhouse nursery, animal -
household, pigeon home show, private in private repeater facility,
sanitarium, planing mill, sign painting shop as an accessory structure for
single family units, loading berth, accessory structures because they will
. be on a separate matrix, temporary food structures, and zoological park.
It was suggested that automobile and truck painting and repair definitions
be combined.
X. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Commissioner Blum stated he is very impressed by all the hard work staff has
done to present the draft matrix and definitions for the Planning Commission to
work on.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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