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Home My WebLink About2007-0305 Study Session Packet CITY OF ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDA Monday, March 5, 2007 at 5:15 p.m. Council Chambers, 1175 East Main Street 1. Look Ahead Review 2. Discussion of Proposed Electric Rate Increase & BPA Surcharge Elimination 3. Discussion of a Proposed Bear Creek TMDL 4. Review of regular meeting agenda for March 6, 2007 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator's office at (541) 488-6002 (TTY phone number 1-800-735-2900). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1). rA' iC- iC- iC- iC- iC- 'a~ ca:it ~~ ~o .9~ g'b :t:;y;j ~; :E~ ='1) ~~ =:c: Ooq:: ~t: ~~ cc ....oq:: i:~ u~ i!: * * * * * o Vl ;;: ~ Vl LU c:< c.. 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Primary Staff Contact: Paula Brown 552-2410 E-mail: brownp@ashland.or.us Secondary Staff Contact: Pieter Smeenk / Terry Ellis E-mail: smeenkp@ashland.or.us;ellist@ashland.or.us Estimated Time: 20 minutes Meeting Date: MARCH 5, 2007 (orig Feb 22) Department: Public Works / gineering / WWTP Contributing Departments: Approval: Martha Benn Background: For the past several years, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has been discussing the need for more stringent regulations for the Bear Creek watershed for the enhancement and protection of salmonid habitat. The proposed regulations are out for public comment through March 9, 2007, and expected to be enacted this spring. The impacts to the City of Ashland are in three primary areas. Staff has been aware of the issues surrounding these new regulations and has been preparing for implementation. A copy of the TMDL documents is available in the Public Works office at 51 Winburn Way, or can be obtain on line at http://www.deq.state.or.us/wQ/TMDLs/Rogue.htm. · Temperature Limitations for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP): The most significant issue for the City will be the temperature reduction requirements for the WWTP. Staff will present additional information on the WWTP temperature requirements after the presentation from DEQ as a part of the "Right Water for the Right Use" discussion. · Non-point source Bacteria in Ashland Creek: The bacteria regulations do not have specific limits, but require target reductions which will be attained through better management practices and storm water runoff reductions as a part of the storm water Nonpoint Pollution Discharge Elimination System permits (NPDES Phase II) for smaller Cities. · Sediment to Reeder Reservoir: The TMDL for sediment loading proposes "no significant delivery of sediment to Reeder Reservoir above that which would occur naturally..." Although the impact to the City of Ashland specifically is minimal as the City owns very little land within the watershed, the partnership with the US Forest Service will need to be strengthened to ensure the impact to the City are not above the natural occurrence. The specific impact to the City will be in the management of the road around the reservoir to ensure that does not contribute sediment loading to Reeder Reservoir. Related City Policies: Ashland Storm Water and Drainage Master Plan Ashland Wastewater Treatment Plant DEQ NPDES Permit Council Options: It is expected that Council will direct staff to continue with the implementation requirements proposed in the DEQ TMDLs. Council may also wish to comment formally on the proposed TMDLs. Potential Motions: As this is a study session, no motions are presented. Attachments: DEQ Notice - Proposed TMDLs for the Bear Creek Watershed DEQ Fact Sheet - Bear Creek Watershed TMDLs G:\pub-wrks\admin\PB Council\CC SS Bear Creek TMDL 22Feb07.doc Page 1 of 1 r~' Public Notice: Public Hearing / Request for Comments Proposed TMDLs for the Bear Creek Watershed The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing the Draft Bear Creek Watershed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for public review. Total Maximum Daily Loads are water pollution limits designed to ensure that waters of the Bear Creek Watershed will meet water quality standards. Currently 311 miles creeks in the watershed do not meet those standards. The Bear Creek Watershed TMDLs will address water quality problems related to bacteria, temperature and sedimentation. Notice issued: January 8, 2006 Written comments due: By 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2007 Information MeetinQ/Public HearinQ There will be an evening session on Tuesday February 20, at the Community Justice Center Main Floor Conference Room 1101 W Main St., Medford 541-774-4990 An informational discussion will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by a public hearing beginning at 7:00. Where can I send comments and get more information? DEQ accepts comments by mail, fax and e-mail. Please direct comments as indicated below: Name: Bill Meyers Phone: (541) 776-6010 x253 or Toll free in Oregon (877) 823-3216 E-mail: BearCreekComments@deq.state.or.us Mailing address: DEQ Medford, 221 Stewart Avenue, Suite 201, Medford, OR 97501 Fax: (541) 776-6262 NOTE: People wishing to send comments via e-mail should send them in Microsoft Word (through version 2002) or plain text format. If there is a delay between servers, e-mails may not be received before the deadline. Due to possible transmission or conversion difficulties, DEQ recommends that comments be sent in hard copy. ~ N mE State of Oregon Department of EnvIronmental Quality How can I review documents? Internet: The draft TMDL and Fact Sheets can be viewed on DEQ's Bear Creek TMDL website at: blIp:! !www.d.:q.slal.:.of.UsiWQiTM D LsiRoguc.h 1m Western Region 221 Stewart Ave Suite 201 Medford, OR 97501 Phone: (541) 776-6010 Fax: (541) 776-6262 Contact: Bill Meyers www.deq.state.or.us Libraries: The draft TMDL can be viewed at: Jacksonville Public Library 340 W CSt, Jacksonville (541) 899-1665 Ashland Public Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland (541) 774-6980 Medford Public Library 413 W Main St, Medford (541) 774-8689 DEQ Offices*: The TMDL is available for examination and copying at the following DEQ offices: Portland: 811 S.W. 6th Avenue Medford: 221 Stewart Ave, Suite 201 *While not required, scheduling an appointment at the DEQ offices is encouraged to ensure documents are readily accessible during your visit. For a review appointment in Portland call Stephanie Astorino at (503) 229-5013. For Medford appointments contact Bill Meyers at (541) 776-6010 x253. What are DEQ's responsibilities? The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the regulatory agency that helps protect and preserve Oregon's environment. DEQ is required under Section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act to establish a Total Maximum Daily Load ,. r Council Communication CITY OF ASHLAND Study Session - Discussion of the Proposed Bear Creek TMDL Meeting Date: February 22, 2007 Department: Public Works I Engineering / WWTP Contributing Departments: ~{ Approval: Martha Bennett V Primary Staff Contact: Paula Brown 552-2410/ E-mail: brownp@ashland.or.us// Secondary Staff Contact: Pieter Smeenk erry Ellis E-mail: smeenkp@ashland.or.us;e.st@ashland.or.us Estimated Time: 20 minutes Statement: This item is being brought to Council so that the Department of Environmental Quality (DE can present the proposed Bear Creek Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) and the impact to the City of Ashland. Staff Recommendation: This is a study session and no formal actions will b Background: For the past several years, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ as been discussing the need for more stringent regulations for the Bear Creek watershed for the enhancement nd protection of salmonid habitat. The proposed regulations are out for public comment through March 9, 20 ,and expected to be enacted this spring. The impacts to the City of Ashland are in three primary areas. St has been aware of the issues surrounding these new regulations and has been preparing for implementation. A opy of the TMDL documents is available in the Public Works office at 51 Winburn Way, or can be obtain on line at p://www.deq.state.or.us/wQ/TMDLs/Rogue.htm. · Temperature Limitations for the Wastewater Trea ent Plant (WWTP): The most significant issue for the City will be the temperature reduction requirement or the WWTP. Staff will present additional information on the WWTP temperature requirements after the I;l sentation from DEQ as a part of the "Right Water for the Right Use" discussion. · Non-point source Bacteria in Ashland Cr ek: The bacteria regulations do not have specific limits, but require target reductions which will be attained th ugh better management practices and storm water runoff reductions as a part of the storm water Nonpoint P lution Discharge Elimination System permits (NPDES Phase II) for smaller Cities. · Sediment to Reeder Reservoir: 1, e TMDL for sediment loading proposes "no significant delivery of sediment to Reeder Reservoir above that ich would occur naturally... II Although the impact to the City of Ashland specifically is minimal as the C' owns very little land within the watershed, the partnership with the US Forest Service will need to be stren ened to ensure the impact to the City are not above the natural occurrence. The specific impact to the City II be in the management of the road around the reservoir to ensure that does not contribute sediment load' g to Reeder Reservoir. Related City Policies' Ashland Storm Water an rainage Master Plan Ashland Wastewater Tr atment Plant DEQ NPDES Permit Council Option : It is expected that ounci! will direct staff to continue with the implementation requirements proposed in the DEQ TMDLs. Counci may also wish to comment formally on the proposed TMDLs. potentt'al otions: As this is a study session, no motions are presented. Attach ents: DEQ No' e - Proposed TMDLs for the Bear Creek Watershed DEQ Fact Sheet - Bear Creek Watershed TMDLs G:\pub-wrks\admin\PB Council\CC SS Bear Creek TMDL 22Feb07.doc Page ) of I ~A' (TMDL) for any waterbody designated as water quality limited on the State's 303(d) List. The TMDL is the total permissible pollutant load allocated to point, nonpoint, background and future sources of pollution. DEQ also includes a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) in the TMDL. The WQMP identifies the jurisdictions and agencies responsible for developing and implementing TMDL Implementation Plans, and the strategies and timelines they will use to meet the TMDL load allocations. Who is proposing the action? Oregon Department of Environmental Quality 811 S.W. 6th Avenue Portland, OR 97204-1390 Area covered by the action: This action covers the entire Bear Creek Watershed located in Southwest Oregon. What is proposed? DEQ proposes to submit the Bear Creek Watershed TMDLs to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval as TMDLs for federal, state and private lands within the Bear Creek Watershed. A Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) is also included in this submittal, although currently EPA does not officially approve or disapprove tha~ plan. However, DEQ is asking for comments on the WQMP as part of this public notice. EPA approval of the TMDL will remove 40 water quality limited streams segments from DEQ's 303(d) list of impaired waterbodies under the federal Clean Water Act. The purpose of this notice is to invite written comments on the proposed TMDL and WQMP and provide notice of informational meetings and Public Hearings related to this action. Who is affected? The TMDL affects local public and private landowners, managers of industrial and municipal facilities in the watershed as well as people interested in water quality and fisheries. The TMDL specifically identifies Jackson County, the cities of Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford, Jacksonville and Central Point, Irrigation Districts: Medford, Talent and Rogue River Valley as well as state and federal government agencies with land use authority. These jurisdictions will identify appropriate limits, best management practices, measures and approaches to best meet the TMDL Need for action: Section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act requires the development of TMDLs for waterbodies included on a state's 303(d) list. EPA must approve TMDLs submitted by a state. What happens next? DEQ will review and consider all comments received during the public comment period. Following this review, DEQ will modify the TMDL and WQMP if necessary and approve them as an order. DEQ will then submit the documents to EPA for approval. After the order is signed, DEQ will notify all cQmmenters and affected parties that the TMDL has been finalized and a summary of responses to comments is available. If you do not comment and are not an affected party but wish to receive notification, please contact DEQ as indicated previously in this notice. Accessibility information DEQ is committed to accommodating people with disabilities at our hearings. Please notify DEQ of any special physical or language accommodations or if you need information in large print, Braille or another format. To make these arrangements, contact Bill Meyers (541) 776-6010 x253 or Toll free in Oregon (877) 823-3216. Please notify DEQ of your special needs as far in advance as possible. People with hearing impairments may call DEQ's TTY number at (503) 229-6993. Frrct Sheet Bear Creek Watershed TMDLs What is a Total Maximum Daily Load? Many waterbodies in Oregon do not meet all water quality standards including over 311 miles of creeks in the Bear Creek Watershed. Bacteria, temperature, and sedimentation are currently identified as problems for Bear Creek and its tributaries. When waterbodies do not meet water quality standards, they are classified as impaired on the 303(d) list. The 303(d) list, named after the section of the federal Clean Water Act, is a state list of all impaired waters. When rivers or streams are listed, DEQ is required to develop total maximum daily load (TMDL) which defines how much of a pollutant a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards. ,\ Bear Creek Watershed TMDL Area Background Bear Creek currently has a TMDL in place. Approved by USEPA on December 12,1992 it was among the first TMDLs in the State of Oregon. The TMDL addresses the non- attainment of pH, aquatic weeds and algae, and dissolved oxygen (DO) standards. To address the standards the TMDL established instream concentration targets for total phosphorus, ammonia nitrogen and biochemical oxygen demand. The 1992 TMDL is currently adequate to protect water quality. The 2007 Bear Creek TMDL deals with the violation of three additional water quality parameters: bacteria, temperature and sedimentation. Temperature TMDL DEQ's water quality standards are applied to protect the most sensitive beneficial uses in a waterbody. Numeric criteria in the temperature standard were developed to protect different aspects of the life stages of salmon and trout: spawning, rearing and migration. ~ ~ m:m State of Oregon Deparbnent of Environmental Quality Western Region 221 Stewart Ave Suite 201 Medford, OR 97501 Phone: (541)776-6010 Fax: (541) 776-6262 Contact: Bill Meyers www.deq.state.or.us ~.'"......"....... '~--.~" .. : - . '-' -:-_~., ," . -- '., . '--.:':_:2~~fli;-:-~-': Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) Photo Courtesy Washington DFW For point sources of heat such as wastewater treatment plants, waste load allocations have been developed that will allow increasing the temperature of the receiving stream no more than 0.10C above the applicable criterion. For nonpoint sources, the load allocation is based on the attainment of maximum shade provided by riparian vegetation under site-potential condition. Tree species and heights were determined by ecoregion, a geographic concept that takes into account climate, soils, slope, elevation and natural vegetation. When point sources achieve their waste load targets, and site potential vegetation is reached, the TMDL will be met and water temperatures will meet standards. Bacteria TMDLs High bacteria levels can impact the health of Oregon's citizens who recreate in or near Bear Creek and its tributaries. Water quality will be restored when sources of bacterial pollution reduce their contribution to levels identified in the TMDL. The reductions needed specifically apply to non point sources. Nonpoint source refers to pollution that doesn't come from a pipe, but is carried off the landscape in runoff. Various land uses including urban, rural residential, and agricultural and others are potential sources of nonpoint source bacterial runoff. Last Updated 01-03-07 By: B Meyers Sedimentation TMDL In the sedimentation TMDL, the pollutant is sediments that enter into Ashland Creek and deposit into Reeder Reservoir located above the City of Ashland. The sources for these additional sediments include forest management, and road construction and maintenance practices that may destabilize slopes and increase the velocity of runoff. Excessive levels of sediment may result in impaired salmonid habitat or spawning, Water Quality Management Plan The Bear Creek Watershed TMDL includes a Water Quality Management Plan designed to identify strategies and approaches for implementing the TMDLs. The WQMP identifies the Designated Management Agencies (local, state and federal government agencies with responsibility for addressing pollution problems), as well as proposed management strategies designed to meet the targets in the TMDLs. It also establishes a schedule for the submission of Implementation Plans, and incorporates action plans already in place. An agricultural water quality management plan, which addresses stream heating, bacteria and sedimentation from agricultural activities, has been adopted for the watershed. Impacts from forestry activities on private lands will be controlled through the implementation of the measures in the Oregon Forest Practices Act. On federal forestlands the Northwest Forest Plan will serve to protect water quality. For other land uses implementation plans will be developed by the entity with jurisdiction over the particular land use. These include Jackson County, the cities of Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford, Jacksonville and Central Point as well as the Irrigation Districts: Medford, Talent, and Rogue River Valley. These jurisdictions will identify appropriate limits, best management practices, measures and approaches to best meet the TMDL Public Process The draft Bear Creek Watershed TMDL has been developed over the course of many years and has included participation by city and county staff at various levels, the Bear Creek Watershed Council and others. Comments and recommendations made by these groups during the development process have been incorporated into this TMDL. The Bear Creek Watershed TMDL is now entering a formal public comment period from January 8 through March 9, 2007. An informational session to present TMDL background and overview will be provided preceding a public hearing on February 20, 2007. This meeting will be held at the Community Justice Center at 6 PM. The center is located at 1101 West Main Street, Medford. Copies of the TMDL document are available at several locations including the Jackson County libraries in Medford, Ashland, and Jacksonville, the Medford and Portland DEQ offices, and on the internet at http://www.deq.state.or.usIWQITMDLs/Ro gue.htm Additional Information For more information about the Bear Creek Watershed TMDLs, or to request a presentation for your group, please contact Bill Meyers 541-776-6010 extension 253 or by email atMeyers.bill@deq.state.or.us Alternative Formats Alternative formats of this document can be made available. Contact DEQ Public Affairs for more information (503) 229-5696. Council Communication Meeting Date: Department: Contributing Depart. Approval: Study Session - Update on Electric Rates March 5,2007 Primary Staff Contact: D;ck wandecschei(jf!) Electric 552-2061 wandersd@ashland.or.us Finance ~ Secondary Staff Contact: Lee Tuneberg Martha Bennett tuneberl@ashland.or.us Estimated Time: 15 minutes Statement: This is a Council Communication updating the Council on Electric rates and recommending no change in Electric rates or the BP A surcharge for this fiscal year. Background: The City of Ashland has a ten-year power sales contract with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). This contract runs from October 1,2001 to September 30,2011. The first 5 years of the contract included a 5-year rate period which ended September 30,2006. The previous 5 year rate period allowed BP A to use three different Cost Recovery Adjustment Clauses (CRAC's) to adjust its wholesale power rates for each 6-month period. BP A has triggered one or more CRAC's for every 6 month period of all the five years of the prior 5-year rate period. When BP A added the CRAC costs to our wholesale, the City decided to implement the BP A surcharge concept to ensure that the City was able to cover our wholesale costs, but not make these extra costs subject to the City's Electric Users Tax. This BP A surcharge has ranged from a high of20.8% to its current rate of 16.6%. The total amount of CRAC's that BP A charged, varied from a high of 49.5% for April- September 2003, to a low of30.56% for October 2005-March 2006. The rate for the final 6- month period (April-September 2006) was 30.71 %. The average cost of BP A power for the final year of the rate period was about $0.02917/kWh. BP A recently completed a formal rate setting process to establish wholesale power rates for the next three year period. BPA's final rate proposal for the next 3-year period actually turned out to be significantly lower than their initial proposal. Their power rate for Federal Fiscal Year FY06-07 is $0.02984/kWh. BPA still will be able to add adjustments to the initial rates during the next 3-year period if they need more revenue then will be generated by their initial wholesale power rates. They are proposing 3 mechanisms to be able to do this. They are as follows: 1 CRAC- This could be triggered ifBPA's accumulated modified net revenues fall below a targeted amount which is set to assure that BP A has a 95% of meeting its annual treasure payment. It is capped at $300 million a year and would be applied to both energy and low voltage delivery charges. NFB Charge-The National Fisheries Service Federal Columbia River Power System Biological Opinion Adjustment ofNFB charge would be levied as a result ofFish costs increases, caused by Court action related to the 2004 Biological Opinion. This could be applied in addition to the CRAC and is uncapped. It would apply to energy, low V oltage and demand charges. Emergency Fish Surcharge-BP A is proposing this in answer to a situation where they can't get money fast enough to meet its Treasury obligations due to Court ordered fish costs. Because triggering the NFB charge could have up to a year time lag, BP A wants this tool to deal with emergency fish costs. As proposed, this charge could be added to a monthly wholesale power bill with only 30 days notice. Because BP A's wholesale rates are now set at levels which are nearly equal to their previous rates plus the amount they added by applying the CRAC'S to previous rates, we proposed in this year's budget to absorb these costs into our retail rates. However because of the projected health of both the Electric and General funds staff feels that there is no need to make these changes this year. We expect that, after getting a couple more months of data, we may still propose to eliminate the surcharge and raise electric rates again during this upcoming budget process. BPA's power costs (energy, demand & transmission) for FY05, 06 & 07(projected), are compared in the following table: 2005 Actual BPA Costs $6,597,411 2006 Actual $6,702,754 $7,245,000 The actual ending fund balance for FY05-06 was $2,116,269. This exceeded our targeted fund balance of$1,457,000 by $659,269. Our projections are that our ending fund balance at the end of this fiscal year will be about $1,563,000. Related City Policies: The City has adopted fund balance policies for enterprise funds. Our target fund balance for 2007 is $1,650,000. Leaving electric rates as they currently stand will leave us a little lower than this target but current projections are based on only seven months of data and the cold winter we are experiencing could produce extra revenue that may make up this difference by years end. 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Request for Approval of Y AL Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 5 minutes per speaker, unless it is the subject of a Land Use Appeal. All hearings must conclude by 9:00 p.m., be continued to a subsequent meeting, or be extended to 9:30 p.m. by a two-thirds vote of council {AMC ~2.04.040}) 1. Capital Improvement Plan Program (CIP) and Long Range Financing [1 hour] IX. PUBLIC FORUM Business from the audience not included on the agenda. (Total time allowed for Public Forum is 15 minutes. Speakers are limited to 5 minutes or less, depending on the number of individuals wishing to speak.) [15 minutes maximum] COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST LIVE ON ClTA1\'NEL 9 VISIT THE CITY OF ASHLAND'S WEB SITE AT WWW.ASHLAND.OR.US X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Reading of a Resolution titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ashland Reiterating its Policy of Relating the Expenditure of Monies for Economic and Cultural Development to the Hotel/Motel (Transient Occupancy) Tax and Repealing Resolution 2004-32 [45 Minutes] 2. Proposed Revised Charter Language [10 Minutes] XI. NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 1. OSF Paving (the bricks) item from Philip Lang [15 Minutes] 2. Discussion of Reallocation of Unused Portion of Economic and Cultural Development Grant in FY 2006-2007 [15 Minutes] 3. Emergency Shelter Policy [15 Minutes] XII. ORDINANCES. RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS 1. First Reading by title only of an Ordinance Titled "An Ordinance Amending AMC 3.08.020 To Apply Ethics Provisions to Employees, Appointed Officials and Elected Officials" 2. First Reading by title only of an Ordinance Titled "An Ordinance Amending Sections 10.30.005, 10.30.020 A. and 10.30.030 A. of the Ashland Municipal Code Addressing Outdoor Burning and Requirements for Permitted Fires" 3. First Reading by title only of an Ordinance Titled "An Ordinance Amending Ashland Municipal Code Chapter 9.24 to Require Removal and Disposal of Non-Certified Wood stoves and Fireplace Inserts Upon Conveyance of Real Property, Requiring Disclosure and Removal Certification" XIII. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/REPORTS FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS XIV. ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator's office at (541) 488-6002 (TTY phone number 1-800-735- 2900). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title I). COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST LIVE ON CHA'N'NEL 9 VISIT HIE CITY OF ASHLAND'S WEB SITE AT WWW.ASHLAND.OR.US