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Home My WebLink AboutMisc -1 of 2PARTIES OF RECORD SPU BROODSTOCK FACILITY Charles Madden Seattle Public Utilities PO Box 34018 Seattle, WA 98124 tel: (206) 684-5977 eml: charlie.madden@seattle.gov (applicant / contact) LUA08-018, SA-H, VA-H, SM State of Washington Department of Transportation 15700 Dayton Avenue N PO Box 330310 Seattle, WA 98133 tel: (206) 440-4000 (owner) David Kwolek 1113 Shelton Avenue SE Renton, WA 98058 tel: (425) 430-1892 (party of record) Updated: 08/11/08 (Page of 1) 1.4"RC Ak STA%n5. 1 O:" DRI E T' ST KLAM ALI -WLL ! EYELL' - •h CACLE R3JTING 12 x4"EYE HC)_L WE_DED TJ '� E � I-+ X1 X1"ANGLE - ��SU 8S7kATE ;AIL T�1 9" A 1" A 4FLAT BAR � f 0 ;' ut_ wucte ro ` I 11 aVc•.E SUBSTRATE RAIL SECTION (Permanent Installation) „ J r =7 A. 'ice wETR 2H�Y1/ I ILI 1 r. h5c LO CaeLE wD@ EL"v=3,.0 V (LO W�TEH i ELN _Y as; J ,RnvEL CVT 5 PV !. 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D� � n� n m O � H v, a ti V Z y Vi m O DLOK SOD Ln C) 0 1 p Do^ c� mry:a 41 �rqM n n a r p �a v Nf i City of DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: June 21, 2013 TO: Phil Olbrechts, Hearing Examiner FROM: Vanessa Dolbee, Senior Planner i) SUBJECT: SPU Broodstock Facility, LUA08-018 On June 4, 2013, the City Received an extension request from Seattle Public Utilities for the Broodstock Facility, which was approved by the City's Hearing Examiner on August 21, 2008. SPU has requested a 10 year extension to the approved Conditional Use Permit to operate the Broodstock Facility in the Cedar River immediately upstream of the 1-405 bridge crossing and in Narco Park, a City of Renton Park. The August 21, 2008 Hearing Examiners Decision, approved the operation of the Broodstock Facility for a period of five years. However, condition 5 states "prior to expiration the applicant shall provide the city with a written request for the subject condition use permit to be reviewed by the decision maker to determine if changes are warranted and/or if the agreement can be extended an additional five years". As such, the applicant has submitted the attached letter requesting the extension for 5 years with a preference for 10 years if possible. City staff has reviewed the extension request and coordinated with the Community Services Department and the Public Works, Surface Water Division. Please find attached a memorandum from Leslie Betlach, Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director and an e-mail from Ronald Straka, Utility Engineering Supervisor. Both of these documents express support for the extension of the Broodstock Facility, however Leslie Betlach, recommends amending the weir installation date to three days after Labor Day rather than September 9th and Ronald Straka has request approval be granted only if the terms and conditions of the approved MOU (CAG-10-092) remains a condition of the approval. Based on the previous recommendations and review, staff recommends approval of a minimum S year extension; however, staff would prefer a 10 year extension if possible, for the Broodstock Facility, provided all conditions of approval listed in the 2008 remain applicable to the project. Attached: SPU Extension Request Ronald Straka —e-mail Leslie Betlach — Memorandum Hearing Examiner Decision h;lcedlplanninglcurrent plann:- %projects12008 projects108-018.vanessalbroodstock\ ntion request to hearing examiner 6-21-13.docx City of Seattle Seattle Public Utilities May 15, 2013 Hearing Examiner 4l[11 t 0 Nnr CIO Vanessa Dolbee, Senior Planner Department of Community & Economic Development Li A i U 7u LIbt3�� City of Renton UOTLtaEl 10 AJ10 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 RE: SPU Broodstock Facility/Cedar River Access Facility Site Conditional Use Permit Dear Hearing Examiner, On August 21, 2008 Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) received approval of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the Broodstock Facility/Cedar River Access Facility from the City of Renton, Hearing Examiner Fred J. Kaufman. The CUP (File No.: LUA-08, SA-H, CU-A, V-H, SM) is valid for five years and expires in August 2013. SPU has successfully operated the Broodstock Facility over the last five years and has enjoyed a very cordial relationship with the City of Renton, in particular the Parks Department_ SPU is requesting a five year extension of the CUP however a ten year extension is preferred and is likely in the best interest of both parties. In addition, SPU and the City of Renton have mutually agreed to a new broodstock weir installation date of three days after Labor Day rather than September 9th. I am available for questions or comments at 206-615-0021. Please send all written correspondence attention to Paul Faulds, Seattle Public Utilities, PO Box 34018, Seattle WA 98124-4018. Sincerely, 4 GyV Paul Faulds Landsburg Mitigation Manager Seattle Public Utilities Attachment: SPU Broodstock Facility/Cedar River Access Facility Site Approval File No__ LUA-08-018, SA-H, CU-A, V-H, SM, August 21, 2008 Ray Hoffman, Director Seattle Public Utilities 700 5`h Avenue, Suite 4900 PO Box 34018 Seattle, WA 98124-4018 Tel (206) 684-5851 Fax (206) 684-4631 TDD (206) 233-7241 r�iti.hoffman(dscutllc.gov hill): $1 )1 si-Neal7l�or, lrtil An equal employment opporinniry. afrmalive action employer. Accommodaltons for people with disabilities provided on request. Vanessa Dolbee From: Ronald Straka Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 3:49 PM To: Vanessa Dolbee; Leslie A Betlach Cc: Lys L. Hornsby; Steve Lee Subject: RE: Broodstock Facility Access Agreement Attachments: Cedar River Access Facility-Broodstock - Executed Agreement - Final.pdf The Surface Water Utility is ok with granting SPU a 5-year extension for the Broodstock Collection Facility, subject to the HEX approval of the Conditional Use Permit, provided that the terms and conditions of the approved MOU (CAG-10-092) remain a condition of the approval. Thanks Ron Straka, P.E. Surface Water Utility Engineering Supervisor x7248 From: Vanessa Dolbee Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 2:49 PM To: Leslie A Betlach; Ronald Straka Subject: RE: Broodstock Facility Access Agreement Leslie, The Hearing Examiner is required to approve the 5 year extension. As such, we may want to put together a letter from Community Services and Stormwater identifying the City's support for the continued operation of the broodstock facility or identify there has not been any issues etc... The date changes does not result in conflicts with the original approval as such, it is ok by me. vane ssa ,'Dof6ee Senior Planner Department of Community & Economic Development City of Renton Renton City Hall - 5th Floor 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 425.430.7314 From: Leslie A Betlach Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 2:29 PM To: Vanessa Dolbee; Ronald Straka Subject: RE: Broodstock Facility Access Agreement 1 COMMUNITY SERVICES D Cilyjf�� :��i: DEPARTMENT�� M E M O R A N D U M DATE: May 22, 2013 TO: Vanessa Dolbee, Senior Planner FROM: Leslie Betlach, Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director (4-6*�� SUBJECT: Seattle Public Utilities Broodstock Collection Facility Conditional Use Permit (CUP) (File No.: LUA-08, SA-H, CU-A, V-H, SM, August 21, 2008) In 2008, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) received approval for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct and operate a Broodstock Collection Facility/Cedar River Access Facility located on the south bank of the Cedar River at river mile 1.7. The facility is located immediately upstream of the 1-405 bridge in the Cedar River, and on City of Renton property managed by the Community Services Department. SPU has done an outstanding job operating and managing the facility over the last five years. The public enjoys the educational/interpretive panels and especially appreciates talking to and learning from the on -site staff during collection times. SPU has been considerate and responsive to park needs. We have supported and as mutually agreed upon, recommend revising the weir installation date to three days after Labor Day rather than the September 9 date as identified in the current CUP. We also support the request for a five year extension with the aforementioned modification. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at x-6619. Cc: Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator Kelly Beymer, Parks and Golf Director h:\parks\pks secretary\2013 .013-044mb (rremo_seattle public utilities brood collection).doc DEPARTMENT OF COF )NITY C4Of; AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT r' MINOR MODIFICATION OF BROODSTOCK CONITIONAL USE PERMIT, CONDITION OF APPROVAL NO. 5 HAPPROVAL [-] DENIAL =IIi- EVALUATION FORM & DECISION LO A 09 PROJECT NAME: PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT MANAGER: APPLICANT: ZONING DESIGNATION: PROJECT LOCATION: SUMMARY OF REQUEST: SPU Broodstock Facility/Cedar River Access Facility LUA08-018, SA-H, CU-H, V-H, SM CONCURRENCE Vanessa Dolbee, Senior Planner DATE `,, f 71117 Seattle Public Utilities NAME INITIAUDATE P.O. Box 34018 n Seattle, WA 98124 1- 1 10 Resource Conservation (RC) 1aI U' 17ff3 South bank of the Cedar River at river mile 1.7, immediately upstream of the 1-405 bridge 1. Modification of condition of approval No. 5 to allow the Hearing Examiner to issue a 10 year extension of the Conditional Use Permit instead of the identified 5 years. Project Description: The subject site would be used to collect adult sockeye salmon from mid -September to mid - December. All structures would be removed when the collection site isn't in use. The temporary weir facility consists of a removable weir spanning the width of the river, salmon collection traps and an access driveway from Narco Road to the edge of the Cedar River. The facility would be located (approximately) at river mile 1.7, upstream of the 1-405 crossing. The applicant has requested a 10 year extension to the approved Conditional Use Permit. The Hearing Examiner issued the permitted 5 year extension pursuant to Condition of Approval No. 5, and in his approval identified that the extension could be approved for 10 years provided a minor revision to Condition No. 5 of the original hearing examiners decision be approved by staff under RMC 4-9-030(G). ANALYSIS OF REQUEST: RMC 4-9-030(G) addresses the modifications to Conditional Use Permits provided the revision does not: a. Involve more than a ten percent (10%) increase in area or intensity of the use; or DEPARTMENT OF COIF iNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0\ MINOR MODIFICATION OF BROODSTOCK CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CONDITION OF APPROVAL NO. 5 APPROVAL [-] DENIAL PROJECT NAME: PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT MANAGER: APPLICANT: ZONING DESIGNATION: PROJECT LOCATION: SUMMARY OF REQUEST: EVALUATION FORM & DECISION SPU Broodstock Facility/Cedar River Access Facility LUA08-018, SA-H, CU-H, V-H, SM Vanessa Dolbee, Senior Planner Seattle Public Utilities P.O. Box 34018 Seattle, WA 98124 Resource Conservation (RC) South bank of the Cedar River at river mile 1.7, immediately upstream of the 1-405 bridge 1. Modification of condition of approval No. 5 to allow the Hearing Examiner to issue a 10 year extension of the Conditional Use Permit instead of the identified 5 years. Project Description: The subject site would be used to collect adult sockeye salmon from mid -September to mid - December. All structures would be removed when the collection site isn't in use. The temporary weir facility consists of a removable weir spanning the width of the river, salmon collection traps and an access driveway from Narco Road to the edge of the Cedar River. The facility would be located (approximately) at river mile 1.7, upstream of the 1-405 crossing. The applicant has requested a 10 year extension to the approved Conditional Use Permit. The Hearing Examiner issued the permitted 5 year extension pursuant to Condition of Approval No. 5, and in his approval identified that the extension could be approved for 10 years provided a minor revision to Condition No. 5 of the original hearing examiners decision be approved by staff under RMC 4-9-030(G). ANALYSIS OF REQUEST: RMC 4-9-030(G) addresses the modifications to Conditional Use Permits provided the revision does not: a. Involve more than a ten percent (10%) increase in area or intensity of the use; or City of Renton Department of Comr and Economic Development Administrative ! ration Request Report & Decision Broodstock Facility CUP Modification. LUA08-018, SA-H, V-H, SM. Report of August 7, 2013 Page 2 of 3 b. Result in any significant environmental impact not adequately reviewed or mitigated by previous documents; or c. Expand onto property not included in original proposal. On June 4, 2013, the City received an extension request from Seattle Public utilities for the Broodstock Facility. In this letter, SPU requested a 10 year extension of the approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP). This request was forwarded to the Hearing Examiner on June 21, 2013. The August 21, 2008 initial Hearing Examiner's Decision, approved the operation of the Broodstock Facility for a period of five years, to expire on August 21, 2013. However, condition No. 5 states "prior to expiration the applicant shall provide the City with a written request for the subject condition use permit to be reviewed by the decision maker to determine if changes are warranted and/or if the agreement can be extended an additional five years". As such, the applicant submitted a request for the extension for 5 years with a preference for 10 years if possible. On July 10, 2013 the Hearing Examiner approved an extension to the CUP for an additional five years. However, the Hearing Examiner granted the extension for ten years provided staff approves a revision to condition of approval No. 5 of the CUP authorizing the Examiner to extend the facility for ten years instead of five. The proposed modification to condition of approval No. 5 would not change the original approved boundaries or increase the area, scale or intensity of the Broodstock facility, as the project scope has not changed. Overall the proposed modification would not result in a greater impact on the environment and facilities, and would not change the boundaries of the originally approved site plan if all conditions of approval are complied with. L1 yl6Y[f1�l The proposal satisfies 3 of the 3 criteria listed in RMC 4-9-030OG) for approval of modifications. Therefore, the Conditional Use Permit modification of the Broodstock Facility Condition of Approval No. 5, Project Number LUA08-018, MOD is approved and subject to the following condition: CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant is advised that all code requirements and conditions of the original Conditional Use Permit and the July 10, 2013 extension decision are still applicable to the project. City of Renton Department of Comr and Economic Development Administrative A ation Request Report & Decision Broodstock Facility CUP Modification. LUA08-018, SA-H, V-H, SM. Report of August 7, 2013 Page 3 of 3 2. The project would expire 10 years from August 21, 2013 to expire on August 21, 2023. C.E. "Chip" Vincent, CED Administrator :�- LA, Date The decision to approve the modification(s) will become final if not appealed in writing together with the required fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 on or before 5:00 pm, on August 21, 2013. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerks office, Renton City Hall — 7'h Floor, (425) 430-6510. If you have any further questions regarding this decision, feel free to contact the project manager, Vanessa Dolbee, at (425) 430-7314 or vdolbee@rentonwa.gov. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 City of Renton P anninq Division ,lu 1 �J 2D13 �i�(i«i} BEFORE THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF RENTON RE: Seattle Public Utilities FINAL DECISION Conditional Use Permit Extension } Request ) LUA08-018 ) Summary `fhe applicant has requested a ten year extension to the five year expiration period of a conditional use permit authorizing a temporary Sockeye salmon collection facility on the Cedar River. The decision only authorized the operation of the collection facility for five years and also authorized the hearing examiner to extend the expiration period for an additional five years upon request by the applicant. The conditional use permit is extended an additional five years. if staff approves a revision to the conditional use permit authorizing the examiner to extend the facility for ten years instead of five, the extension is granted for ten years. Testimony No public hearing is required for the conditional use permit Exhibits Ex. 1: 6/21/13 Memo from Vanessa Dolbee to Phil Olbrechts Ex. 2: Extension Request dated May 15, 2013 Ex. 3: 4/29/13 email from Ronald Straka to Vanessa Dolbee Ex. 4: 5/22/13 memo from Leslie Betlach to Vanessa Dolbee Ex. 5: 8/21/08 Examiner Decision; LUA 08-018 CONDITIONAL USE extension 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1.1. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 FINDINGS OF FACT Procedural: Applicant. Seattle Public Utilities. 2. Hearing. No hearing was held or required. Substantive: 3. Project Description. The applicant has requested a ten year extension to the five year expiration period of a conditional use permit (LUA08-018) authorizing a temporary Sockeye salmon collection facility on mile 1.7 of the Cedar River. The decision only authorized the operation of the collection facility for five years and also authorized the hearing examiner to extend the expiration period for an additional five years upon request by the applicant. 4. Adverse impacts. As conditioned by this decision, there are no significant adverse impacts associated with the requested extension request. As noted at COL No_ 26 of the examiner conditional use decision, there are no nearby residential uses that are affected by the proposal. The decision does not identify any adverse impacts of the proposal and identifies that the proposal overall helps protect and enhances Sockeye salmon runs that are otherwise damaged by dam facilities operated by the applicant. The Renton Community Services Department has noted that the applicant has done an "outstanding" job operating and maintaining the collection facility, that the applicant has used the facility to provide educational services to the public on Sockeye salmon and that the applicant has been responsive and considerate to City needs. Ex. 4. The Community Services Department has requested that the yearly weir installation date for the project be changed from September 9 to three days after Labor Day. The Renton Surface Water Utility has requested that the extension be conditioned on compliance with the conditions of approval of the conditional use permit and also a memorandum of understanding that apparently applies to the facilities use of City property. lax. 3. The applicant has expressed no objection to the conditions recommended by the Community Services and the Surface Water Utility. The recommended conditions will be made conditions of approval. Conclusions of Law 1. Authority. Condition No. 5 of the conditional use permit decision (Ex. 5) authorizes the "decision maker" to extend the expiration period of the authorized use an additional five years if a written request for extension is filed prior expiration. The conditional use permit expires August 21, 2013. The applicant's extension request was filed prior to this expiration date, on June 4, 2013 (Ex. 2). CONDITIONAL USE extension 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 r 10 11 I2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2. Criteria. The conditional use permit decision does not expressly identify any criteria that should be applied to an extension request. The extension will be granted if it does not create any significant adverse impacts, since that is essentially the basis for approving the original conditional use permit application. As determined in FOF No. 4 herein, the proposal does not create any significant adverse impacts if the conditions recommended by staff are implemented. Consequently, the extension will be approved subject to the conditions recommended by staff. 3. Ten Year Extension. The applicant has requested a ten year extension of the conditional use permit. Condition No. 5 of the conditional use permit only authorizes the hearing examiner to extend the permit five years. The hearing examiner has no authority to revise this condition to add another five years. However, planning staff has the authority to make minor revisions to the conditional use pen -nit under RMC 4-9-030(G)(2). Consequently, if staff approves a change in the extension period of Condition No. 5 from five to ten years, this decision should be construed as authorizing a ten year extension. DECISION A five year extension to the conditional use decision, Ex. 5, along with all of the conditions that apply thereto, is hereby approved, subject to the following: 1. The yearly weir installation date shall be three days after Labor Day. 2. The memorandum of understanding approved as CAG-10-092 shall apply to the extended period of the conditional use permit, as now or hereafter amended. 3. This five year extension shall be extended to 10 years, if a minor revision to Condition No. 5 of the decision is approved by staff under RMC 4-9-030(G) that changes the extension period that can be authorized by the examiner from five to ten years. DATED this I O'h day of'July, 2013. Ill IIIF ( 31hrechls City of Renton Hearing Examiner Appeal Right and Valuation Notices RMC 4-8-110(E)(9) provides that the final decision of the Hearing Examiner is subject to appeal to the Renton City Council. RMC 4-8-110(E)(9) requires appeals of the Hearing Examiner's decision to be filed within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of the Hearing Examiner's decision. A CONDITIONAL USE extension 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 request for reconsideration to the hearing e examiner may also be filed within this 14 day appeal period as identified in RMC 4-8-110(E)(8) and RMC 4-8-100(G)(4). A new fourteen (14) day appeal period shall commence upon the issuance of the reconsideration. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, Renton City Hall -- 71h floor, (425) 430-6510. Affected property owners may request a change in valuation for property tax purposes notwithstanding any program of revaluation. CONDITIONAL USE extension 4 LLA- i)�-L�-(-_,I� 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 BEFORE THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF RENTON ) RE: Seattle Public Utilities ) FINAL DECISION Conditional Use Permit Extension ) Request ) LUA08-018 ) Summary The applicant has requested a ten year extension to the five year expiration period of a conditional use permit authorizing a temporary Sockeye salmon collection facility on the Cedar River. The decision only authorized the operation of the collection facility for five years and also authorized the hearing examiner to extend the expiration period for an additional five years upon request by the applicant. The conditional use permit is extended an additional five years_ If staff approves a revision to the conditional use permit authorizing the examiner to extend the facility for ten years instead of five, the extension is granted for ten years. Testimony No public hearing is required for the conditional use permit. Exhibits Ex. 1: 6/21/13 Memo from Vanessa Dolbee to Phil Olbrechts Ex. 2: Extension Request dated May 15, 2013 Ex. 3: 4/29/13 email from Ronald Straka to Vanessa Dolbee Ex. 4: 5/22/13 memo from Leslie Betlach to Vanessa Dolbee Ex. 5: 8/21/08 Examiner Decision; LUA 08-018 CONDFFIONAL USE extension 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 FINDINGS OF FACT Procedural: Applicant. Seattle Public Utilities. 2. Hearing. No hearing was held or required. Substantive: 3_ Project Description. The applicant has requested a ten year extension to the five year expiration period of a conditional use permit (LUA08-018) authorizing a temporary Sockeye salmon collection facility on mile 1.7 of the Cedar River. The decision only authorized the operation of the collection facility for five years and also authorized the hearing examiner to extend the expiration period for an additional five years upon request by the applicant. 4. Adverse Impacts. As conditioned by this decision, there are no significant adverse impacts associated with the requested extension request. As noted at COL No. 26 of the examiner conditional use decision, there are no nearby residential uses that are affected by the proposal. The decision does not identify any adverse impacts of the proposal and identifies that the proposal overall helps protect and enhances Sockeye salmon runs that are other -wise damaged by dam facilities operated by the applicant. The Renton Community Services Department has noted that the applicant has done an "outstanding" job operating and maintaining the collection facility, that the applicant has used the facility to provide educational services to the public on Sockeye salmon and that the applicant has been responsive and considerate to City needs. Ex. 4. The Community Services Department has requested that the yearly weir installation date for the project be changed from September 9 to three days after Labor Day. The Renton Surface Water Utility has requested that the extension be conditioned on compliance with the conditions of approval of the conditional use permit and also a memorandum of understanding that apparently applies to the facilities use of City property. Ex. 3. The applicant has expressed no objection to the conditions recommended by the Community Services and the Surface Water Utility. The recommended conditions will be made conditions of approval. Conclusions of Law 1. Authority. Condition No. 5 of the conditional use permit decision (Ex. 5) authorizes the `decision maker" to extend the expiration period of the authorized use an additional five years if a written request for extension is filed prior expiration. The conditional use permit expires August 21, 2013. The applicant's extension request was filed prior to this expiration date, on June 4, 2013 (Ex_ 2). CONDITIONAL USE extension 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2. Criteria. The conditional use permit decision does not expressly identify any criteria that should be applied to an extension request. The extension will be granted if it does not create any significant adverse impacts, since that is essentially the basis for approving the original conditional use permit application. As determined in FOF No. 4 herein, the proposal does not create any significant adverse impacts if the conditions recommended by staff are implemented. Consequently, the extension will be approved subject to the conditions recommended by staff. 3. Ten Year Extension. The applicant has requested a ten year extension of the conditional use permit. Condition No_ 5 of the conditional use permit only authorizes the hearing examiner to extend the permit five years. The hearing examiner has no authority to revise this condition to add another five years. However, planning staff has the authority to make minor revisions to the conditional use permit under RMC 4-9-030(G)(2). Consequently, if staff approves a change in the extension period of Condition No. 5 from five to ten years, this decision should be construed as authorizing a ten year extension. DECISION A five year extension to the conditional use decision, Ex. 5, along with all of the conditions that apply thereto, is hereby approved, subject to the following: 1. The yearly weir installation date shall be three days after Labor Day. 2. The memorandum of understanding approved as CAG-10-092 shall apply to the extended period of the conditional use permit, as now or hereafter amended. 3. This five year extension shall be extended to 10 years, if a minor revision to Condition No. 5 of the decision is approved by staff under RMC 4-9-030(G) that changes the extension period that can be authorized by the examiner from five to ten years. DATED this 1 Oth day of July, 2013. City of Renton Hearing Examiner Appeal Right and Valuation Notices RMC 4-8-110(E)(9) provides that the final decision of the Hearing Examiner is subject to appeal to the Renton City Council_ RMC 4-8-110(E)(9) requires appeals of the Hearing Examiner`s decision to be filed within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of the Hearing Examiner's decision. A CONDITIONAL USE extension 3 3 1. 2 3 4 5 6; 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 request for reconsideration to the hearing e examiner may also be filed within this 14 day appeal period as identified in RMC 4-8-110(E)(8) and RMC 4-8-100(C)(4). A new fourteen (14) day appeal period shall commence upon the issuance of the reconsideration. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, Renton City Hall — 7t' floor, (425) 430-6510. Affected property owners may request a change in valuation for property tax purposes notwithstanding any program of revaluation. CONDITIONAL USE extension 4 4k Vanessa Dolbee LAN- From: Leslie A Betlach Sent. Friday, April 13, 2012 3:29 PM To: 'Faulds, Paul' Cc: Kelly Beymer; Terrence J. Flatley; Terry Higashiyama; Vanessa Dolbee; Timothy Williams Subject: RE: Sockeye Broodstock Access Hi Paul, You have been wonderful partners throughout this process and the educational component with your rangers has been extremely well received by the public! Your proposal for installing the weir three days after Labor Day is acceptable. You are correct, the annual September 10 date as originally established was to ensure the installation occurred after Labor Day. Modifying the language to "three days after Labor Day" meets the City's requirements and helps you to better meet your goals as well — your request is approved. Have a beautiful and sunny weekend! Leslie ed, e '4 Eetfa4 Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-6619 Fax: 425-430-6603 Ibetlach@rentonwa.gov From: Faulds, Paul,[mailto:Paul.FauldsCabseattle.4ov1 Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 1:42 PM To: Leslie A Betlach Subject: Sockeye Broodstock Access Hi Leslie, I have a question regarding our access permit for the sockeye broodstock collection road on the Cedar River. I believe our access permit has an annual start date of September 1&. Last year we discussed installing our weir a bit earlier to fit with logistics between SPU and WDFW on the install and to capture more broodstock to help rebuild the sockeye run. That went really well and thank you. With that flexibility in mind I was wondering if you are open to discussing a new arraignment for selecting the start date for our activities. Some members of the committee I Chair asked if we could have the target start date moved to a 3 days after Labor Day. If I remember correctly the goal of selecting September 101h was to ensure it was past the Labor Day Holiday so we would not interfere with river use over that three day weekend. Over the last 4 years I think we have demonstrated that we are good neighbors, we do not interfere with river use, and the community of Renton is very supportive and interested in our efforts to rebuild the sockeye run. Two organizations, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the MuckleshooL Indian Tribe encouraged me to see the permit language could be changed so the weir install is 3 days after Labor Day. I believe the below table demonstrates the reason. Over the next 5 years only the year 2015 would put the installation of the weir on the loth. If the permit stated 3 days following Labor Day we could install the weir in 2012 on Thursday the 61h which would allow us to catch more broodstock and help rebuild the sockeye run, look forward to your thoughts. 1 2013 September 2 1 2014 September 1 2015 September 7 2016 September 5 All the best, Paul Paul L. Faulds Landsburg Mitigation Manager Seattle Public Utilities Tel, 206-615-0021 BB 206-423-2280 � 1 , CAG--10-092 SECOND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT REGARDING CEDAR RIVER ACCESS FACILITY AND BROODSTOCK COLLECTION This Second Memorandum of Agreement regarding Ce ar River Access Facility and Broodstock Collection ("MOX) is made this / dray of , 2010, by and between the City of Seattle ("Seattle"), acting by and throug its Oublic Utilities Department ("SPU"), and the City of Renton ("Renton"), acting by and through its Community Services Department. Recitals As part of the Landsburg Mitigation Agreement and 2006 Muckleshoot Tribe - Seattle Settlement Agreement (Agreements), SPU funds the operation of a sockeye salmon hatchery program to help conserve and protect Cedar River sockeye salmon. This program previously included the operation of a remote sockeye Broodstock collection facility near Cavanaugh Pond at river mile 6.5 of the Cedar River. 2. In collaboration with the Parties to the Agreements and the interagency Cedar River Anadromous Fish Committee, SPU determined that it would be preferable to re -locate the collection facility to real property located on the Cedar River at river mile 1.7 above Lake Washington. This location better supports key program objectives. This site promotes the maintenance of the genetic integrity of the population by helping to ensure that collected broodstock are representative of the entire Cedar River population, including fish that spawn in the lower reaches of the river. In addition, the site enhances the ability of the program to meet established production goals by providing access to the substantial numbers of fish that spawn in the lower river. 3. Prior to re -locating the collection facility, SPU applied for permits from Renton to construct some improvements on property currently owned by the City of Renton (the "Renton Property"). 4. In a decision dated August 21, 2008, the City of Renton Hearing Examiner approved a Conditional Use Permit ("CUP") granting Seattle permission to use the Renton Property. The Hearing Examiner's decision included a requirement that SPU and the City of Renton complete a Memorandum of Agreement regarding the management and use of the Renton Property prior to the 2009 broodstock collection season (Condition 1) and that SPU obtain an "access easement" from the City of Renton (Condition 9). In fulfillment of the Hearing Examiner's Conditions, the parties_ have combined the management and use agreement and the access rights requirements in this MOA. 5. The City of Renton also required Seattle to construct certain improvements to enhance recreational use of the river and to operate the collection facility in compliance with the Cedar River Access Facility Management Plan dated July 30, 2008, developed between Renton and SPU. 6. On September 3'd, 2009, SPU and Renton entered into a Memorandum of Agreement regarding Cedar River Access Facility and Broodstock Collection ("First MOA"), under which agreement SPU operated the broodstock facility for the 2009 collection season. SPU and Renton now wish to replace the First MOA with a new agreement that will be in effect for the duration of the Conditional Use Permit, including any extensions. Now therefore, in consideration of the mutual obligations herein, Renton and Seattle agree as follows: A. Definitions 1. "Access Plan" means the Cedar River Access Facility Management Plan dated July 30, 2008 included as Exhibit C. 2. "Broodstock Collection Facility" means the improvements and appurtenances necessary for the collection and transport of sockeye salmon broodstock, including the placement of a weir and traps in the river on a seasonal basis,'an access road, utility connections, temporary living quarters, and all additional appurtenances reasonably necessary for the collection and transport of sockeye salmon broodstock. 3. "Conditional Use Permit" or "CUP" means the permit that includes the written decision of the Renton Hearing Examiner dated August 21, 2008 (File No. LUA- 08-018,SA-H, CUA, V-H, SM), which approves SPU's operation of a broodstock collection facility on the Renton Property and in the Cedar River at river mile 1.7, as extended or modified from time to time. 4. "Access and Use Area" means the area depicted in Exhibit A to this MOA. 5. "Recreational Improvements" means SPU constructed improvements to the pedestrian trail, viewing platform, interpretive signage panels, and sign kiosks that are shown in the Access Plan and at the locations depicted on Exhibit A. 6. "Renton Property" means the real property awned by the City of Renton, further described and depicted in Exhibit A_ 7. "WSDOT Property" means the real property owned by the Washington State Department of Transportation, further described and depicted in Exhibit A. 2 8. "Safety Plan" means the Cedar River Sockeye Hatchery Broodstock Collections Operations Safety Plan attached as Exhibit B to this MOA. 9. "Cedar River Section 205 Flood Hazard Reduction Project" or "Cedar River 205 Project" means the lower 1.25 miles of the Cedar River where dredging and the levees/floodwalls were constructed by the United States Corps of engineers (USAGE) with the City of Renton as the local project sponsor. The Project Cooperation Agreement between the USAGE and Renton was finalized on May 9, 1998 and details the City's maintenance responsibilities for maintaining the Cedar River Section 205 Flood Hazard Project. This includes the need for periodic maintenance dredging in order to maintain the flood protection benefits of the project, along with maintenance of the levees and floodwalls as required by the Project Cooperation Agreement. B. Term 1. Term. This MOA will be in effect upon signature by an authorized representative of each party and will remain in effect through August 21, 2013, unless terminated earlier under the terms herein or unless extended under Section B.2. As used in this MOA, "Term" means the initial term and any extensions. 2. Extensions. At the same time SPU submits its written request for an extension of the Conditional Use Permit, 'SPU will also request the extension of this Agreement. If the Conditional Use Permit is extended, this MOA will also be extended and will remain in effect for the same term as the Conditional Use Permit, C. Access and Use Area 1. Access and Use Area. Renton grants Seattle/SPU permission to access and use Renton Property described in Exhibit A for ingress, egress, and the installation and operation of the Broodstock Collection Facility. 2. Relocation of Access and Use Area/Broodstock Collection Facility. In the future, if the 1-405 expansion project requires the relocation of the existing pedestrian bridge, as per the adopted 9/25/2006 Tri.-Park Master Plan, Seattle will not be responsible for any costs associated with relocating the pedestrian bridge. If the new location for the pedestrian bridge and the Broodstock Collection Facility are in conflict, Seattle shall remove the Broodstock Collection Facility at its own expense. If the Broodstock Collection Facility must be relocated as a result of the I-405 expansion, the relocation of the Broodstock Collection Facility shall be to a location determined by SPU. If SPU wishes to relocate.to property owned by the City, the location must approved by the City and SPU will be responsible for all relocation costs. If the Broodstock Collection Facility is relocated to different City property, the parties will amend the Access and Use Area and this MOA as needed, to provide for a new location for the Broodstock Collection Facility. D. Operation 1. Annual Installation of Weir. At any time on or after September 9tt' of each year during the Term, SPU may enter Renton's property to install a resistance- board weir and traps in the river in the general location depicted on Exhibit A and as described in the Access Plan (Exhibit C). 2, SPU Responsibility. SPU will be solely responsible for the operation and maintenance of the weir and all related appurtenances. 3. Access and Safety. SPU will operate the Broodstock Collection Facility in compliance with both the Access Plan (Exhibit C) and the Safety Plan (Exhibit B). Additionally, at all times when the weir is installed in the river, at its own cost, SPU will do the fallowing; a) SPU will provide personnel on -site in the area twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven days per week. b) SPU will place temporary signage along the Cedar River trail warning users that truck traffic may be crossing the trail ahead. SPU must submit proposed sign designs to Renton for its approval. Once approved, SPU shall not be required to resubmit unless operations or proposed plans changes. The City may also require additional signage and/or a new plan, if the sinage fails to adequately inform users of the operations. If Renton sloes not approve or reject the sign designs within ten (10) business days, Renton will be deemed to have approved the signs. c) SPU will place temporary warning signage in a place visible to watercraft up river of the weir, warning boaters that the weir is downstream. 4. Annual Removal of Weir. SPU will remove the weir and warning signage from the river no later than December 301h of each calendar year during the term. E. Maintenance 1. Maintenance of Renton Property and Broodstock Collection�Facility. At its own cost and expense, SPU will maintain and keep the Renton Property and the Broodstock Collection Facility and related improvements in clean and good condition. 2. Maintenance of Recreational Improvements. During the Term and at its own cost, SPU will maintain the Recreational Improvements and landscaping in clean and good condition similar to other Renton park properties. SPU will also replace the interpretive panels as needed. 4 3. Retaining Wall. There is a retaining wall on the north side of the river as depicted on Exhibit A. SPU has penetrated the wall and installed fasteners into the ground on the north side of the river and the wall for securing a safety cable across the river to facilitate installing, operating, servicing and removing the traps and weir. SPU will maintain the fasteners and cables and will conduct annual inspections of the locations where the fasteners and cable penetrate the wall to ensure the wall in that location is not showing evidence of structural problems or damage caused by the cable, SPU will be responsible for any damage to the wall or adjacent landscape improvements caused by any fastener or cable installed by SPU. F. Costs'and Utilities SPU will be responsible for the cost of installing and maintaining the Broodstock Collection Facility and access improvements. SPU will be further responsible for any damages, injuries, liability or costs to the extent occurring as a result of SPU's installation, use, maintenance and/or operation of the Broodstock Collection Facility. SPU will ensure that utilities serving the Broodstock Collection Facility are separately metered to SPU and will pay all utility bills when due. G. Renton HPA AND MAINTENANCE DREDGING The Conditional Use Permit includes the following condition: "Prior to operation of the broodstock facility an agreement between the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (VVDFW) and the City of Renton shall be achieved as to resolve the concerns of SPU's proposed broodstock facility on the City's [Renton's] ability to meet the requirements of the Hydraulic Permit Approval #G1503-1 (Cedar River Section 205 Flood Hazard Reduction project)." This condition has been satisfied based upon the attached letter (Exhibit D) dated September 4, 2008 from Bob Everitt, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to Gregg Zimmerman, City of Renton Public Works Department Administrator. If Seattle requests an extension of this MDA and the Conditional Use Permit, SPU agrees to work cooperatively with Renton as needed to resolve adverse impacts within SPU's control, if any, that the Broodstock Collection Facility has on Renton's ability to obtain a new Hydraulic Project Approval for future maintenance dredging projects. Renton reserves the right to oppose the future renewal of the Conditional Use Permit before the Hearing Examiner if Renton reasonably concludes that the broodstock facility -prevents or adversely impacts Renton's ability to obtain a Hydraulic Project Approval for maintenance dredging. 2. SPU shall cooperate with Renton in resolving any comments, permit requirements, mitigation, or other issues that arise during the Renton permitting of the future maintenance dredging that are the result of concerns about the dredging project's effect on the Broodstock Facility or the impacts to the maintenance dredging project caused by the Broodstock Facility. If the presence or operation of the Broodstock Facility directly results in additional costs, conditions or mitigation measures to be 5 added to the future dredging project ("Project Impacts"), SPU will be responsible for the Project Impacts to the extent caused by the Broodstock Facility's presence or operations. H. Reporting SPU shall provide copies of. all annual monitoring reports that contain information regarding all monitoring activities performed by SPU at the Broodstock Facility and the sections of the Cedar River downstream and upstream of the facility. The reports shall include all reports that SPU develops or generates under its Cedar River Sockeye Hatchery Program now, or hereafter, including: + the number of sockeye salmon captured for broodstock; • the number of -sockeye salmon captured and passed upstream above the weir; • the number of Chinook salmon observed, passed and timing (dates along with number of fish captured); and • average fecundity (average number of eggs per female) collected from the broodstock fish used in the production of sockeye salmon at the Cedar River Hatchery. The report shall also include a running total of all sockeye captured at the Broodstock Facility, since the start of broodstock collection (2008) at the broodstock Facility site in Renton. I. Damage or Destruction 1. Damage. SPU will be responsible for repairing any damage, other than ordinary wear and tear, to the pedestrian trail or to the Renton Property (including Recreational Improvements) caused by SPU's operation of the Broodstock Collection Facility. 2. Destruction. If the Broodstock Collection Facility is partlaily or entirely destroyed by flood, fire or other casualty, Seattle, in the discretion of SPU's Director, may either restore and rebuild the Broodstock Collection Facility or terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to Renton. J. Termination, Restoration, Ownership of Improvements 9 . Early Termination. If SPU determines that the Broodstock Collection Facility is no longer necessary for hatchery operations, or determines that the Facility should be re -located for any reason, Seattle reserves the right to terminate this Agreement without liability upon thirty (30) days written notice to Renton. . Restoration, Upon the expiration or termination of this MOA, or if the Broodstock Collection Facility is decommissioned, SPU will remove all weir supporting 1.1 structures, facilities,appurtenances, and the access road, and will restore the Renton Property to its prior vegetated condition. SPU shall bear the sole cost and expense of removal and restoration efforts. 3. Ownership of Recreational Improvements. At the expiration or early termination of this MOA, Renton will have immediate ownership of and responsibility for all Recreational Improvements, and SPU will not be required to remove the Recreational Improvements. K. Insurance and Indemnification 1. Insurance. Renton acknowledges and accepts that as a public entity, Seattle is self -insured. Seattle will keep in place a program of self insurance at all times during this Agreement, 2, Seattle to Indemnify Renton. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, Seattle shall indemnify, defend and hold Renton and Renton's officers, agents, employees and contractors harmless from all claims, suits, losses, damages, fines, penalties, liabilities and expenses (including attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in connection with claims, regardless of whether such claims involve litigation) resulting from any actual or alleged injury (including death) of any person or from any actual or alleged loss of or damage to, any property caused by Seattle's occupation, use or improvement of the Renton Property and adjacent areas, or that of any of its employees, agents or contractors, unless Seattle is immune from liability under RCW 4.24.210 or any successor provision or other applicable law. Seattle agrees that the foregoing indemnity, to the extent applicable, specifically covers actions brought by its own employees. This indemnity with respect to acts or omissions during the time when this Agreement is in effect shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement. The foregoing indemnity is specifically and expressly intended to; constitute a waiver of Seattle's immunity under Washington's Industrial Insurance Act, RCW Title 51, to the extent necessary to provide Renton with a full and complete indemnity from claims made by Seattle and its employees, to the extent of their negligence. 3. Renton to Indemnify Seattle_. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, Renton shall indemnify, defend and hold Seattle, its officers, agents, employees and contractors harmless from all claims, suits, losses, damages, fines, . penalties, liabilities and expenses (including attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in connection with claims, regardless of whether such claims involve litigation) resulting from any actual or alleged injury (including death) of any person or from any actual or alleged loss of or damage to property caused by Renton's occupation, use or improvement of the Renton Property and adjacent areas, or that of any of its employees, agents or contractors, unless Renton is immune from liability under RCW 4.24.210. Renton agrees that the foregoing indemnity specifically covers actions brought by its own employees, This 7 indemnity with respect to acts or omissions during the time when this Agreement is in effect shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement. The foregoing indemnity is specifically and expressly intended to, constitute a waiver of Renton's immunity under Washington's Industrial Insurance Act, RCW Title 51, to the extent necessary to provide Seattle with a full and complete indemnity from claims made by Seattle and its employees, to the extent of their negligence, 4. Limitation of Indemnification, In compliance with RCW 4.24,115 as in effect on the date of this Agreement, all provisions of this Agreement pursuant to which either party ("Indemnitor") agrees to indemnify the other party ("Indemnitee") against liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damage to property relative to the construction, alteration, repair, addition to, subtraction from, improvement to, or maintenance of, any building, road, or other structure, project, development, or improvement attached to real estate, (a) shall not apply to damages caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the Indemnitee, its agents, contractors or employees, and (b) to the extent caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of (i) Seattle or Seattle's agents, contractors or employees, and (ii) Renton or Renton's agents, contractors or employees, shall apply only to the extent of the Indemnitor's negligence; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, the limitations on indemnity set forth in this Section shall automatically and without further act by either Seattle or Renton be deemed amended so as to remove any of the restrictions contained in this Section no longer required by then applicable law. L. Default In the event that either party fails to perform its obligations under this Agreement, the other party shall provide written notice of nonperformance and shall specify a time reasonable under the circumstances for a cure of the nonperformance. In the event that the nonperforming party does not perform its obligations within the specified time, such party shall be in default; provided, that if the default cannot reasonably be cured within the stated time period, said party shall not be in default if it commences the cure within the specified time period and thereafter diligently pursues such cure to completion. Parties shall endeavor to' reach an amicable solution prior to pursing alternate legal remedies. Upon default, the non -defaulting party may pursue any remedies at law or in equity that may be permitted from time to time by the laws of the State of Washington. M. Dispute Resolution If a dispute arises between Renton and Seattle regarding this MOA, both Renton and Seattle agree to follow the procedures in this section prior to filing or initiating a lawsuit. The parties shall make their best efforts to resolve disputes as expeditiously as possible through negotiations at the lowest possible decision -making level, and in the event such negotiations.are unsuccessful, the matter shall be referred to the Director of SPU and the City's Community Services Administrator or designee. If those officials are unable to resolve the dispute within a reasonable period after the matter has been formally referred to them for resolution, the parties will select a mediator and participate in mediation with the agreed upon mediator for a reasonable amount of time and in good faith. N. Applicable.Law and Venue This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. The venue of any action brought hereunder shall be in the Superior Court for King County. D. Notices Any notices or reports required or permitted hereunder shall be effective when hand -delivered during normal business hours or two (2) business days after mailed, postage prepaid, to a party at the addresses set forth below, or to such other address as a party may designate in writing from time to time. If to Seattle: Attn: Cyndy Holtz Major Watersheds Business Area Manager Drinking Water Division, Seattle Public Utilities PO Box 34018 700 51h Avenue Seattle; WA 98124-4018 If to Renton: City of Renton Community Services Department Attn: Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 P. Entire Agreement This MOA, including all exhibits, are all of the covenants, promises, agreements, and conditions between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No verbal agreements or conversations between any officer, agent, associate, or employee of Seattle and any officer, agency, employee, or associate of Renton shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations contained in this MOA. The parties may amend this MOA by written agreement signed by an authorized representative of both parties. Q. Exhibits E The following exhibits are incorporated and made a part of this MOA: Exhibit A Access and Use Area, including legal description of Renton Property and map and delineation of WSDOT property Exhibit B ' Cedar River Sockeye Hatchery Broodstock Collections Operations Safety Plan Exhibit C Cedar River Access Facility Management Plan dated July 30, 2008 Exhibit D Letter dated September 4, 2008 from Bob Everitt, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDEW) to Gregg Zimmerman, City of Renton Public Works Department Administrator IN ITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement this Zj r day of 2010, by having their representatives affix their signatures below. CITY OF SEATTLE By: Sign —at u Ro,� ,1 bF,,-- Print Name Its: DX.c`'_+W t 1 ti.i 10 CITY OF RENTON Signature C17 L4� Print Name x A wm Lou LL Q< ea } V)m F-LU 0 U Z IL U ui C3 O Q as 3.a O N I W L, L Lo ®■ a) W x� LU LL Sx W a 0 m m w F- G o 2 � Q �rL a nrl I EXHIBIT B Cedar River Soelceye Hatchery Broodstock Collection Operations Safety PIpn Scattle Public Utilities will take the following measures to protect public and worker safety in operating its Cedar River Sockeye Hatchery Broodstock Collection Facility at the Renton Community Center, Trail Users The recreational trail located on the south side of the access facilities will be impacted by broodstock collection facility operations, both during annual weir installation and removal activities, and during fish removal activities during annual fall operations. To minimize the impact of these operations on trail users, SPU will: 1. Minimize the amount of time the trail is blocked with vehicles and equipment I Place traffic barriers, traffic cones, and sandwich -board type signs at either end of the access driveway, to warn trail users of operational activities 3. Provide an operations staff person at the intersection of the trail and access driveway whenever an SPU or WDFW vehicle is entering or exiting the driveway onto Narco Road. 4. During the installation and removal of the staff trailer, place warning tape around trailer site, Park Area Users The Access Area will be located on the south bank of the Cedar River, across fi-om Cedar River Park, which is accessible to the public and park employees. To minimize the impact of its operations and the presence of its facilities within the Cedar River and adjacent areas SPU will: 1. Provide resident staff on site 24 hours per day during sockeye broodstock collection operations 2. Train operations staff and make them available to monitor park user activities in the vicinity of SPU's facilities and interact with park users as appropriate to caution users of risks and answer questions. ' 3. Maintain the access driveway in a condition free of potholes and other hazards to pedestrians; repair erosion and undercutting of driveway as needed 4. Post "no access" signs on weir and shoreline to discourage park users from walking onto weir 5. Provide overhead Iighting to illuminate area of weir and access road 6, ' Provide security light in access area per construction documents 7. Respond to vandalism and maintenance needs as reported by SPU and City of Renton staff S. Shut off and secure water anal electrical utilities at the end of each broodstock collection season 9. Adhere to Five -Year Landscape Monitoring Plan, which is part of the Permit 10. Maintain interpretive kiosk on site per the Easement Agreement 11. Provide informational brochures to public at kiosk and upon request by the public and City of Renton employees Recreation River Users (Boaters, Tubers) The broodstock collection weir will span the width of the Cedar River during operations. SPU will take the following measures to minimize the risk of its weir operations on recreation river users such as boaters and tubers. 1. Provide resident staff on site 24 hours per day during broodstock collection operations 2. Train operations staff and make them available to monitor park user activities in the vicinity of SPU's facilities and interact with park users as appropriate to caution users of risks and answer questions; and to direct river users to the safest locations for. exiting and re-entering the river, and to assist river users to and from shore 3. Cover the substrate rail during low -flow periods that correspond with increased river recreation 4. The SPU boat used to support operations will be secured on site during operational times that it will be needed; the boat will be located oft -site when not needed 5. Locate warning signs upriver in highly visible locations to warn river users of weir location downstream; sign location to be agreed upon with City of Renton 2 sTATF OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH -AND WILDLIFE 16016 Mill Creek Boulevard - MN Creek, Was )*Ion 98012 • (425) 7i5-13f f FAX (425).336-1066 September 4, 2008 Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Public Works Department 1055 Grady Way South Renton, Washington 98055 Dear Mr. Zimmerman: This letter is a follow-up to our telephone conversation on August 22, 2008. During that call we discussed the draft letter you sent me via e-mail regarding ways to deal with the proposed broodstock collection facility's impact on the City of Renton's (City) Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA). Thank you for the time you spent talking with me. I was pleased that we reached agreement on an approach to deal with some longstanding issues. - l promised to provide this letter, which captures our agreement and will be used by the City to satisfy its remaining permit requirements related to the construction and operation of the Seattle Public Utilities' Cedar River broodstock collection facility. I appreciate the City's flexibility in exploring options for resolving this matter. Ultimately, you and l agreed that the various proposals for accounting for fish, including fish numbers, broodstock credits, etc. was getting overly complicated and may not result in providing the certainty we were both seeking. We agreed that language in the HPA would be modified to require that the mitigation channel be maintained to perform at design specifications as described in the approved plans, "Cedar River Mitigation," dated March 3, 2000. Our specific agreement includes the following: • The City's spawning channel will be maintained to meet the design and performance standards originally established for its construction. City and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDl~ W) staff will develop language that captures this intent and that new language will be Used in subsequent l IPAs for maintenance dredging. • The City and WDFW agree to develop an annual monitoring program intended to determine if the spawning charnel is performing as designed. This monitoring could include presence of fish, flow, or other parameters that are mutually agreed to, but the emphasis will be on developing a program that can be easily accomplished with minimal cost. Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator Public Works Department September 4, 2008 Page 2. • The City and WDFW agree to meet annually to cooperatively perform the monitoring and the City agrees to implement the recommendations for maintenance of the spawning channel (if any) that result from that effort. s The City and WDFW agree to develop the details for the items listed above by January 31, 2009, the results of which will be memorialized in an Mail or other Mutually agreed to instrument. o The language developed and included in the MOU (or like instrument) will be used by WDFW for future maintenance dredging HPAs issued to the City. e The City agrees to accept this letter as a commitment by WDFW and that it satisfies the City's permit conditions related to this matter. Thank you for your willingness to work through these issues with us. I am confident that we have a good, worktable agreement that will help ensure that a strong, viable fish population continues to exist in. the Cedar River. We look forward to working with the City to finalize the details of this agreement. I look forward to discussing this further and can be reached at 425- 775-1311, ext. 118. pb relyv ritt Regional Director Enclosure cc: Ron Straka, City of Renton (via e-mail) Bruce Bachen, City of Seattle (via e-mail) Isabel Tinoco, Muckleshoot Tribe (via e-mail) David Brock, WDFW ('via e-mail) Seattle Public Utilities July 30, 2008 CEDAR RIVER ACCESS FACILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Recreation and Public Access Educational Opportunities for Salmon Resources Adult Salmon Collection CONTENTS Management Plan for Cedar River Access Facility...............................................3 Purposeof the plan...............................................................................----.-..3 Purpose............................................................................................................. 3 General Site Description...................................................................................3 Background (historical/current site use).......................................................__4 Physical Background.....................................................................................4 HistoricalSite Use.........................................................................................4 Current Site Conditions and Use.-..--•..-••---.--•................................................5 Proposed Improvements...................................................................................5 Management of Project Site in the Construction Phase....................................7 GeneralWork Scope.....................................................................................7 Schedule.....................•-•--..--•-.•-•-•-.--..--.---------.--...--.--...--...----.--.----.----.---------7 Site Management during Construction...........................................................7 PublicAccess................................................................................................8 Restoration....................................................................................................8 Management for Recreational Use and Public Access Site ..............................8 Activities and Access.....................................................................................8 Recreationand Wayfinding............................................................................9 Management of the Broodstock Collection at the Project Site ...........................9 Background....._....._.. ... -------- __ .... ............ ......... --------------------------- 9 Weir.............................................................................................................10 Traps............................................................................ ...............10 Safetycable.................................................................................................11 Access............................................................................................... ..........11 Trailers.........................................................................................................12 Utilities.................................................................... .....12 Lighting........................................•-.----•-....----...--•--.----.-----•....----••....--.----.-----12 Publicsafety................................................................................................12 Goals for broodstock collection....................................................................13 Impacts to other species..............................................................................13 Mobilization and installation.........................................................................13 Duration of Fish Collection Activities.... ......... __ .... __ ---------------------------------- 14 Maintenance................................................................................................14 Staffing and daily operations........................................................................14 Public Outreach and Education.......................................................................15 Fixed interpretive and educational panels: .................................................. 15 Kiosk............................................................................................................15 1. Overview of the regional trail system....................................................15 2. Rules and Regulations .............. ........... ................................... .------------- 15 3. History of land ownership and use........................................................16 4. Sockeye in the Cedar (seasonal sign posted during collection phase).16 5. Source to Sound and Faucet (posted when not collecting sockeye) ....16 InterpretivePanel: ........................................................................................ 16 1- Lifestyles of the Fish and Famous ------------------------------------ ...................16 2. Born to be Wild: Native habitats and plants..........................................16 Brochures....................................................................................................16 Stakeholders and Partnership Opportunities: .......... ............................... 16 Friends of the Cedar River Watershed (FCRW)..........................................16 WRIA 8........................................................................................................17 CedarRiver Council.....................................................................................17 Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).......................17 Tie-in with Cedar River efforts: .................................................................... 17 Cedar River SalmonJourney.......................................................................17 Stewardship activities..................................................................................17 Appendices Cultural Resources Assessment ................................................... Appendix A Renton Tri-Park Master Plan ........................................................ Appendix B 2 Management Plan for Cedar River Access Facility Purpose of the plan The Cedar River is a prime location for fishing, non -motorized boating, and nature viewing. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is proposing to construct a public year round improved river access in Renton on the Cedar River at river mile 1.7 above Lake Washington in Renton. The improved river access will become part of a regional trail system and will add an important access for non -motorized watercraft put -in or pull-out. The improvements will also provide SPU with river access from mid -September to early December to collect adult sockeye salmon for the Cedar River Sockeye Hatchery. This Management Plan describes the background of the project; the proposed improvements; public access and recreational opportunities, management of the site in construction, and management and site use for broodstock (sockeye salmon) collection. This project has multiple stakeholders (SPU, City of Renton. the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)) and this management plan strives to address the multiple interests in a compatible manner. The guiding principle for this management plan is that the access facility responds to recreational and public access needs since these needs are a governing factor in the access facility's compatibility with site land use criteria. Purpose This project will provide for year round access for recreational use and educational outreach activities on the Cedar River through the installation of access and informational facilities. On a seasonal basis, the improvements will provide for access and the collection of adult sockeye salmon for the hatchery at Landsburg. General Site Description The project is located on the north and south banks of the Cedar River directly upstream from Interstate 1-405. Currently, there is no improved access to the river itself in the project area. There is an existing pedestrian/bicycle trail (Cedar River Trail) that parallels the river. On the north side of the river is the City of Renton's Cedar River Park (park use) which includes a large lawn area, landscaping, and a paved pedestrian trail along the river's edge. There is also a pedestrian bridge with lighting over the Cedar River immediately downstream of the project site connecting Cedar River Park to the Cedar River Trail and the proposed access facility. The existing shoreline on the river has been disturbed at various periods for road construction; river channel work; improvements for parks such as retaining walls, landscaping, and revetments. The south bank of the river is sloped with a bench area just above the river and is primarily composed of alluvial soils with the following native and invasive vegetation: Native Plants: 0 Red -Osier Dogwood (Cormaceae Corpus sericea L.) • Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum), shrub sized • Sitka willow (Salix sitchensis) • Sweet gale (Myrica gale) • Horsetail (unsure of species) • Black cottonwood (Populus balsamitera ssp. trichocarpa) • Red alder (Alnus rubra) Invasive Plants: • Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidafum) • Ivy (likely English ivy; Hedera helix) • Himalayan blackberry (Rebus discolor] Background (historical/current site use) Physical Background The majority of the work in the project area will take place on the south bank of the Cedar River where the access driveway is to be located. The south side of the river is underlain with fill material that is likely due to realignment of the river channel in the early 1900's from the Duwamish River to Lake Washington. Additional fill may exist from levees, revetments, roads and railroad grades. The original site characteristics were likely shaped by Pleistocene glacial events similar to other rivers in the north -central Cascades and Puget Sound Basin. Subsequent alluvial processes, vegetational succession, and manmade activities have modified these events. The original vegetation has been characterized by cedar, hemlock and Douglas fir type forest that has since been logged. Later activities have further modified the vegetation of the project site so that the area now consists of hardwood trees species (Black Cottonwood, Bigleaf Maples and Red Alders). The site also includes native and non- native shrubs and plants as described in Section IV above. The current site consists mainly of riverine shoreline, a bench area above the Cedar River, and sloped areas. Historical Site Use It is most likely that the project is within an area that was first used by aboriginal populations for activities such as travel, trade, and resource procurement. Among the Tribes most frequently mentioned for this general region are the Duwamish, Snoqualmie, Muckleshoot and Yakima tribes. With European settlement, the area was subject to logging, coal mining, and railroad activities. The site is also the former location of a brick manufacturing plant. Included with this management plan as Appendix A is a Cultural Resource Assessment Report performed by Cacadia Archaeology that summarizes the results of field surveys performed for potential archeological and cultural resources on the south side of the river where the access driveway will be located. Additionally this report follows the guidelines of "Executive Order 0505" issued by the Office of the Governor of Washington State. Minor excavation and ground disturbances will take place on the north side of the river bank. SPU will contract with Cascadia Archaeology to be on site during the construction activities to monitor for historic artifacts. Both the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and the Snoqualmie Tribe Cultural Resource staff were contacted by letter and e-mail for 4 comments on the proposed project. No comments were provided by the tribes_ Copies of the Cultural Resource Assessment were mailed to the Tribes as well. Current Site Conditions and Use The project site is currently zoned as Resource Conservation and serves as open space. Future improvements are identified in the Tri-Park Plan as adopted by the Renton City Council. These lands were procured by the City of Renton with the following funding sources: Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program grant funds administered by the Resource and Conservation Office, 1989 King County Open Space Bond Issue Funds, King County Conservation Futures 1993 Regional Projects grant funding, and King County Conservation Futures 1993 Suburban Project grant funding. The Cedar River Trail was developed with Federal ISTEA and State WWRP grant monies. Currently the proposed access facility consists of open space bounded by the Cedar River Trail on the south and the Cedar River on the north. The area is undeveloped and is used in an unofficial capacity to access the Cedar River. Most public use at this time occurs on the Cedar River Trail which is used for walking, bicycling, roller blading, etc. A pedestrian bridge is located just downstream of the project site and the Cedar River Park is on the north side of the river. The portion of the project site on the south bank of the Cedar River is overgrown with shrubs, plants and trees (see "General Site Description" for more details). Proposed Improvements The improvements will accommodate public access, recreational activities and broodstock sockeye salmon collection and includes the following improvements (see Figure 1 —Site Plan): • Access drive (includes entrance and driveway) • Pathway improvements • Interpretive signs and a kiosk • A temporary, removable weir in the Cedar River • Utilities — water, electricity, • Lighting • A viewing area above the weir location • Temporary trailers (one for living quarters and one for storage) These improvements are to meet the needs of several types of activities that are expected at this site including access to the Cedar River, providing public opportunity to observe salmon runs and sockeye salmon collection activities, and put -in and pullout for non -motorized boats. The location of the access site next to the Cedar River Park, Cedar River Trail, existing pedestrian bridge across the river, and future park improvements (described in the "Renton Tri-Park Master Plan") enhances these existing and proposed facilities. It is anticipated that many of these park users will take advantage of the public access to the south side of the Cedar River offered by this project that currently does not exist. During the fall months this project will provide an excellent opportunity for viewing and gaining insight to the salmon resources in the Cedar River. FIGURE 1: SITE LAYOUT PLAN In summary, facilities are proposed that are intended to have minimal impact on other users while carrying out contractual responsibilities under agreement with federal and state resource agencies and the Muckleshoot Tribe. The importance of working closely with the staff of the City of Renton on this project and ensuring that the facilities are safe is recognized. A safety plan will be developed to address safety concerns. Management of Project Site in the Construction Phase General Work Scope The construction work will be completed by a team experienced in earthwork, utilities, paving, erosion control and site restoration and planting. The work will entail: 1. Installation of erosion control features including silt fences and other elements as detailed in the construction drawings and specifications 2. Clearing and some excavation for the access roadway; 3. Placement of an electrical panel near the bollards for a temporary power supply, lighting consistent with Renton Community Services Parks Division standards, and conduits extending down near the river access 4_ Water to a freeze proof yard hydrant and RV connection 5. Placement of less than 4,000 square feet of concrete and pervious concrete pavement for the access roadway 6_ Restoration of the site with special erosion control materials on steep slopes and planting with appropriate native plants 7. Placement of a kiosk and other signage to present information that will be of interest and useful to the public regarding access, and historic and current activities in the area 8. Tree removal will be kept to a minimum to include two 18 inch diameter cottonwood trees, one 12 inch diameter bigleaf maple, one 10 inch diameter red alder tree and one 7 inch diameter red alder tree plus smaller trees and shrubs. All invasive species on the site (Himalayan and evergreen blackberry vines and Japanese knotweed) will be removed. Access to temporary power through the conduits will be via flush ground level locked access boxes. Earthwork and the roadway will be done in a manner to avoid causing any obstruction in the floodway. Schedule It is anticipated that construction work will commence in August 2008 and will be complete to a point that the roadway is complete by late September. During this time, steps one through five above will be completed and the erosion control materials in step 6 will be placed. Also the informational kiosk and signs for the left (south) bank and informational panel supports for the right (north) bank will be installed. Signage and panels are scheduled to be complete and in place by September. During September the temporary fish weir and trap will be installed in the river and the office/living quarters and utility trailers will be parked on the adjacent parking lot between the Narco Road and Cedar River Trail_ Also, the site planting and seeding will begin in September and will be completed by October 15'h. Site Management during Construction The site will be kept open to the public during construction to the degree possible while managing for public safety and protection of the work. The Cedar River Trail will be open at all times with a temporary bypass that will permit strengthening of a section of the trail where vehicles will cross (refer to construction drawing C1, Site Layout Plan). The surfaces will be kept flush to the existing pavement for the safety of trail users. Special temporary signage will be installed to advise bicyclists and pedestrians of the trail detour or other relevant temporary features during construction. This information can also be conveyed by venues such as the City of Renton's web site, public access channels, and flyers made available in public areas such as the Renton Community Center and the library. Public Access Throughout the entire construction and operating period the public will have access to the entire site with some exceptions. Sensitive slopes with erosion control materials will have "soft" fences with signage asking the public not to walk on the area until vegetation becomes established. Areas of new pavement for access will need to be temporarily cordoned off during placement and curing to ensure safety and a high quality product. During the placement of new paving or other construction activities that will temporarily block access to the Cedar River Trail, temporary detours will be established to maintain continuity of trail use. It is possible that the Renton River Days (July 23-27) and part of the construction period may overlap. in this event the Cedar River Trail and associated parking will need to remain open and unaffected by construction and this restriction will be noted in the contract documents for this project. Restoration The grounds around the entire site will have invasive plants such as blackberry, knotweed, etc_ removed and replaced with appropriate native vegetation. Since the site is a river access and recreation area for the public, the trees, shrubs, and ground cover will be selected to maintain desirable views and allow easy public access and use. Some grassy or low ground cover will be used to provide openings easily walked without overcoming heavy shrub and tree growth. Management for Recreational Use and Public Access Site Activities and Access Adjacent to the site are parklands, open space and the Cedar River Trail that are important for public use. There is some non -motorized water craft on the river and this activity should be enhanced by this project due to the improved public access and use primarily during peak season (Memorial Day through -Labor Day). It is anticipated that the weir and salmon collection operations would minimally affect these activities due to the time of year (mid -September to early December). In the event there are non - motorized users in the river when the temporary weir is in place, a segment of the floating weir or fence is designed to easily pass boats and rafts_ Access to the sockeye weir and trap will be located within the City of Renton. In 2006, the City adopted the Tri-Park Master Plan, culminating a year -long planning process. The master plan provided an overview of the challenges and opportunities of an expanded Interstate 405 corridor and a unified approach to integrating the facilities in Liberty and Cedar River Parks, as well as the undeveloped Narco Site. At the time of the master planning process, the advent of a future Broodstock facility was known and anticipated along the Cedar River's left bank near 1-405. The precise site location was to be determined after completion of the master plan. Recreation and Wayfinding Pedestrians will enter the improved river access via the existing Cedar River Trail_ This project will include three informational signs, an interpretive kiosk and a viewing area. The kiosk will be sited on the left (south) bank in such a manner as to provide visual oversight of the site. A small pedestrian -scale sign will be installed near the top of the access ramp along the trail to inform and invite the public to use this new waterfront access. Additionally, on the right bank above the weir and behind the existing masonry parapet wall in Cedar River Park, two (2) additional interpretive panels will be installed. The signs will be free-standing and located on a new accessible concrete sidewalk installed behind the wall. The type of information to be conveyed on the signs includes public access and recreational information for the Cedar River, information related to the Cedar River Trail and regional trail system, information on salmon, cultural resources, and the Cedar River basin uses. Management of the Broodstock Collection at the Project Site Background In 1991, the Cedar River Sockeye Enhancement Project was initiated to revive a declining sockeye population and the sockeye hatchery at Landsburg is a component of that program. The hatchery operates a remote broodstock collection facility from mid - September to early December. The facility consists of a weir and trap operation in the river near Cavanaugh Pond (river mile 6.7) and captures migrating adult sockeye for the hatchery. The existing weir is composed of ecology blocks, large wooden A -frames, and removable aluminum picket panels that form a porous barrier directing fish into a large trap. Trapped sockeye are transported up to 3 times per day from the weir to the hatchery while other species (i.e., Chinook and coho) are passed up river. The annual number of adult sockeye collected by the hatchery represents a relatively small fraction of the overall sockeye run (average 7.6% from 1995-2007, inclusive). The current weir and the weir site at Cavanaugh Pond have a number of shortcomings that impacts the hatchery program. A significant number of sockeye spawn below river mile 6.7 mile, which limits broodstock collection and potentially excludes genetic representation of sockeye spawning in the lower river (biological goals). In addition, the current weir and weir site is not conducive to trapping fish at flows of 600 cfs or greater. In these flows, the weir picket panels are pulled out to allow for passage of the increased water volume and associated debris. When operating under these circumstances the facility is unable to capture a significant number of fish, but the structural integrity of the facility often remains intact. As flows increase above 600 cfs, the A -frame weir becomes increasingly unstable and will eventually washout as flows approach about 1,000 cfs. The new location and resistant board weir proposed for the Renton site should remedy these shortcomings. The location and design of the broodstock collection facility are important to meeting the biological goals of the hatchery_ Considerable work has been done to develop technical protocols and designs that reduce the risk of unintended adverse effects on naturally spawning salmon populations while allowing the project to contribute to larger sockeye 9 returns and improved fishing opportunities. The location at 1-405 was carefully chosen after technical studies and environmental review pointed to this site as the best location. The location is important to accessing a segment of the returning adult sockeye run to be used for broodstock that is representative of the entire population_ The current site at Cavanaugh Pond (river mile 6.7) misses approximately 30% of the population because it is so far upstream. The collection facility system that is planned for the 1-405 site has been in use in other areas and has been successful at withstanding higher fall flows that compromise the facility currently in use. Consequently, current collection operations often need to be terminated earlier than desired, compromising biological and production goals. The proposed system is capable of withstanding higher flows due to its flexibility and ability to submerge during periods of very high flows. This will allow the collection period to occur near the middle of the run rather than favoring the earlier portion of the run. Weir Resistance board weirs have been used in Alaska for over 20 years, and in recent years, they have been used in Washington, Oregon and California. Their popularity as a monitoring and management tool continues to grow throughout the country. By design, resistance board weirs are relatively flexible structures that provide for boat passage, river user safety, and improved debris management. In contrast to rigid structures such as concrete or A -frame weirs, resistance board weirs have the ability to "collapse," or fold down in the downstream direction during high flow or debris load conditions, allowing floating debris to pass over_ This is a huge benefit compared to rigid weirs, allowing the structure to collapse and sink rather than washout. The weir proposed for this site will span the width of the Cedar River, just upstream of the 1-405 Bridge (see Figure 2)_ The pickets and spacers are plastic and built in 3'x20' panel sections. The bottoms of these panels are secured to the riverbed by hooking to a cable that runs across the bottom of the river so that the panels can lay downstream with the lower end floating at water surface. The cable is threaded through brackets that are connected to a metal base. The metal base is secured to the bottom with pins and small cables to duckbill anchors upstream. The metal plate will be left in place from year to year, but the cable, weir panels and traps would be removed at the end of the broodstock collection operations in December. Traps A trap made of aluminum pickets, approximately 6'x 12' in size, will be used to intercept sockeye. It will be moved as river conditions change during the fall, starting out in the deeper area of the river and ending up nearer to shore as flows increase. The trap will have the ability to be opened to permit volitional passage of salmon, since most of the sockeye and all Chinook and coho will pass the collection site. The hatchery will need to trap up to 20,000 sockeye depending on run size and broodstock collection will be less than 50% of the sockeye run. Specific protocols for passing Chinook will be in place for avoiding delay or causing redistribution of spawning sites. Protocols have been developed and tested at the current facility and that knowledge will be used to develop procedures for the new facility. Monitoring will continue to identify where Chinook spawn, expanding on a data base that began in 1999. 10 �- �'1,,� - - fish Pxssa9s dole ll S � � Skip QarB { y1 substrate Rbstrale anchor . __ - frsed weYr Figure 2: Schematic diagram of a resistance board weir Safety cable A safety cable that spans the river will be installed to provide greater employee security when working during high flow conditions. The cable would be high enough off the water to avoid being a hazard to boaters_ This cable would be removed at the end of collection operations. Access Through the environmental review process and related discussions with Renton City staff and elected officials, it is felt that impacts to public access and recreational use can be minimized while enhancing opportunities for the public to learn more about salmon in the Cedar River. The access drive will provide safe and easy access to the Cedar River for foot traffic that is not currently available on the south side of the Cedar River. Also the drive area will provide a facility for the launching of small non -motorized watercraft such as row boats, kayaks, canoes, and inner tubes for water activities. Public access to the facility will not be precluded when the fish transport truck is entering or leaving the access driveway. The fish transport truck drivers are SPU employees; they have Commercial Drivers Licenses and routinely operate heavy equipment in public areas with pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicular traffic. They will yield the right-of-way to the public. The fish loading operation should take no more than an hour and during that operation, WDFW and SPU staff will guide boaters to the safest route around the truck as they approach the ramp. The public interaction at this site will be very similar to the interaction SPU and WDFW have encountered at the former weir site, which was located at rivermile 6.5 in a King County park. Staff will also be able to inform the public about adult salmon collection activities. The access drive will allow for removal of salmon from the traps and 11 into the hauling truck. Up to two times a year, a boom truck may be used to facilitate trap installation and removal. Authorized vehicular access to the broodstock weir will be from the existing Narco Road across the existing pedestrian trail. This section of the trail will be modified to support the weight of the truck. Part of the existing unimproved parking area is planned to be used as the site for the caretaker's trailer and a smaller storage trailer. To access the river, removable bollards will be installed in lieu of a few large stones currently restricting vehicles to the parking area. Per the Tri-Park Master Plan, the existing parking lot will be replaced by a larger lot upstream. The current Narco Road alignment will be modified and extended, via a new bridge, over the Cedar River to the park facilities on the right bank, eventually connecting with SR169. Future vehicular and trail access to the facility will be continuously maintained. Trailers Personnel will be on site 7 days a week, 24 hours a day when the weir is in operation. A portable trailer will be situated in the informal gravel parking area between the Narco Road and the Cedar River Trail for temporary living quarters. In addition, a smaller, temporary equipment trailer will be placed adjacent to the living quarters to allow for storage of equipment and clothing. Refer to Figure 1: Site Layout Plan. Utilities Electricity will be brought to the site for lighting, pumps and to provide electricity to the caretaker RV_ A small (3/4") water service will be installed to provide potable water to the upper portion of the project site. Garbage and recycling containers will be provided for weir operation staff. Clearly labeled containers will be placed in the utility/equipment trailer and their contents will be removed weekly (or more frequently if necessary) and managed off -site. Restroom facilities will be located in the trailer designated as temporary living space. There will be a waste water holding tank built into the trailer as well as an auxiliary tank located beneath the trailer. Tanks will be pumped out weekly (or more frequently if necessary) by a licensed provider of such services. We are exploring the possibilities of establishing a connection to a nearby sewer line at a later date. All utilities will be separately metered and usage will be paid for by SPU. Lighting A lighting system is proposed to meet the functional and safety requirements of the round-the-clock demand of the fish collection program. The fixtures will be selected and sited to minimize glare and to be visually recessive in the landscape_ The system will be on a separate circuit, to be activated only during fish collection operations. Public safety The river supports non -motorized boat traffic and moderate recreational use, especially in the summer months. When the weir is in place from mid -September to early December, a boat passage cap in the weir structure will allow for safe boat passage over the top of the weir. Public and field crew safety is the highest priority- for the proiect. Various agencies have proven the safe design of this weir structure through their experience elsewhere. The weir design, operational procedures, and safety plan minimize potential public safety risks. The weir has many safety aspects inherent in its design for passing objects and not trapping surface objects and safety will be augmented with operational elements (monitoring, cleaning, etc___), buoys, safety lights, 12 and warning signs. Signs for river users will be posted upriver at Riverview Park and along the river bank between Riverview Park and the weir. Throughout the season, the weir and its operation will be evaluated to identify potential risks and immediate action will be undertaken to eliminate or minimize those risks. There will be signage installed on the shore and around the weir warning the public of the dangers associated with walking on the weir. Goals for broodstock collection Collection of adequate numbers of sockeye broodstock to meet the hatchery eggtake goal is critical to the success of the hatchery program. The goal for the interim hatchery is rarely met because sufficient broodstock can not be captured with the existing weir design and location, in part because a significant number of sockeye spawn below the current capture site. As envisioned at this time, the increased trapping efficiency at the Renton site will reduce the number of days required to transport fish from seven to five (Monday — Friday). Personnel will be on -site 7 days a week, 24 hours a day and will be responsible for monitoring and cleaning the weir. Impacts to other species Adverse impacts to Chinook and other fish species are likely to be avoided or minimized through monitoring and modifying weir operations. This has been done very successfully at the Cavanaugh Pond site through operational protocols. The protocols are being modified for the weir site in Renton, through consultation with the Cedar River Anadromous Fish Committee, including federal, tribal, and state fish management agencies. Mobilization and installation Mobilization for installation of the weir will begin in mid -September. The weir installation takes 2-3 days with a 4-6 person crew. It will take an additional 2-3 days to setup the supporting infrastructure and equipment. Relatively simple installation and removal are important features of resistance board weirs. No concrete pilings or other permanent structures are necessary. Picket panels made of poly vinyl chloride (PVC) pipe and ultra high molecular weight plastic (UHMW) are the primary structural weir components. These panels can be quickly installed and removed by hand by a few technicians and the entire weir and associated components can be installed or removed within 2-3 days. Installation begins with the placement of the substrate rail in the river. The rail is installed in sections and it is secured on the bottom with rebar stakes. It may be necessary to install duckbill anchors into the substrate upstream of each rail section. A cable is threaded through eyelets on the substrate rail and serves as an anchor system for the resistance board panels. Resistance board panels are hooked on the substrate rail cable_ A boat passage area receives specialized panels for passing watercraft and the trap area receives a modified passing chute panel. Once all of the resistance board panels are installed then the trap will be installed. The trap is a modular structure and installation takes a crew of 2-4 about 4 hours to install_ The weir will be installed in stages and boaters will be able to easily navigate around the installation. If the need arises, weir installers can provide boaters with assistance. Once 13 the weir is installed, boaters will be able to navigate over the weir at the skiff gates (see Figure 2). The weir installation will be coordinated from the south shore of the river. However, the equipment and supplies will not monopolize the entire access drive during the installation process. There will be areas for boaters and others to access the river during installation. Duration of Fish Collection Activities The fish collection activities include the installation, placement, and operation of the temporary weir, fish trap, hauling of adult salmon, and placement of temporary trailers (2 trailers, one for a caretaker residence and one for equipment storage). The maximum duration that these facilities will be at the Cedar River Access Site is from mid - September through early December. This period may be shortened if the river flows become too high or if the adult sockeye salmon egg quotas are reached earlier. It is anticipated that the installation and removal of these facilities will take about two days each_ Except for the period noted above (mid -September through early December), the site will be clear of all fish collecting facilities. Because the weir and fish trap would impede boaters from launching directly off the paved launch surface, launching at this site will be restricted while the weir and trap are in place. Seattle Public Utilities, with City of Renton approval, will sign the site and communicate this restriction through the appropriate means (maps, guides, program information, etc) to ensure user expectation and compliance. However, general use and access to the site by the public during park operating hours will be unimpeded throughout the year. Exceptions to this year-round access would include temporary closure due to public safety and environmental quality concerns. Maintenance The weir is cleaned on a regular basis (i.e., at least daily). The frequency of maintenance depends on flow and debris levels. A pair of technicians can walk across the weir to partially submerge each panel, thereby allowing the current to wash most debris downstream. Technicians will use a rake, stiff bristle brush, or their hands to clear away aquatic vegetation and to push larger debris loads off the weir. Staffing and daily operations A trained person will be on site 24 hours a day while the weir is in the river. Temporary housing is provided in a recreational trailer in the parking area. Daily operation occurs from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this time period up to four people will sort fish from the trap into holding pens in the river (one for females and one for males). Additional people may be called in to work during non -regular hours to address problems and ensure work is conducted in a safe manner. One to three times per day fish will be moved to the transportation truck on the ramp close to ordinary high water. Moving fish to the truck will be done by hand in soft fish tubes or mechanically. The.mechanical transfer is planned to be done by lifting the fish in a container and swinging them over the truck, or through lifting and pouring the fish through a pipe into the transport truck. If a second trap is used, fish from that trap will likely be transported by hand to the fish transport truck_ 14 Once the truck is loaded, it and two to three people will leave to take the fish to the Cedar River Sockeye Hatchery at Landsburg. At least one person will remain at the weir site. The fish will be delivered to holding facilities at Landsburg. The number of the trips the fish transport truck will make each day will depend on the number of fish available, the number of fish already collected, staffing limitations, and other activities. Only one trip per day will be needed when numbers of sockeye are low in the early and later stages of the run. Due to physical limitations it is expected that the maximum number of trips at the peak of the fish migration will be three round trips. The goal is to collect enough fish through operations Monday through Friday, that there will be little or no fish hauling on Saturdays and Sundays_ This will depend on the trapping success of the new weir. During some flow situations a boat may be used to remove material from the weir. The boat will not be motorized, in compliance with local regulations. The boat would be secured to a temporary cable above the river and upstream of the weir when it is in use. The boat will be stored at Landsburg and not at the project site. Public Outreach and Education Fixed interpretive and educational panels: These panels will be developed by SPU through an interpretive design process, with input from City of Renton, RCO, Muckleshoot and Snoqualmie Tribes (if desired). They will be full color, and constructed of porcelain -baked enamel which is designed to be installed outdoors. Kiosk An interpretive kiosk is proposed on the left bank overlooking the broodstock weir. The kiosk will be a painted, fabricated steel structure with a roof and anchored to an accessible concrete slab along the river side of the existing Cedar River Trail_ Space will be provided to install four 2' x 3' interpretive panels in a vertical format. The four -panel kiosk will include five main topics, with the last two installed on a rotating basis, depending on whether or not the weir is in operation: 1. Overview of the regional trail system Map of park layout and regional trail, description of recreational opportunities, including biking, walking, boating, and fishing. A small brochure will provide a take- away with recreation opportunities and stewardship messages (e.g. water wise gardening or other topics relevant to City of Renton initiatives) designed as part of this panel. 2. Rules and Regulations Posting of City of Renton Park rules, updateable fishing regulations, trail etiquette, partnerships with other agencies to create the trail, park, and recreational area_ 1.5 3. History of land ownership and use Native American usage, trans -continental railway, diversion of the Cedar into Lake Washington, industry of the Denny Renton Clay Co., recent land acquisition and ownership, including RCO, and City of Renton. 4. Sockeye in the Cedar (seasonal sign posted during collection phase) Broodstock operation, hatchery (how it works, how it helps salmon, who's in charge), Muckleshoot Indian Tribe/WDFW cc -managers of sockeye fishery, SPU's role under the Habitat Conservation Plan, adaptive management, sockeye life cycle. A white board space to provide public with daily and/or cumulative fish count updates_ 5. Source to Sound and Faucet (posted when not collecting sockeye) The story of the Cedar River and its basin: information on drinking water supply and management — Renton's aquifer and SPU's management of the Cedar River Municipal Watershed; management of flows for fish resources and flood control_ Interpretive Panel: Free -Standing Interpretive Panels: Two 2' x 3' free-standing interpretive panels will be sited on the river's right bank above the weir 1. Lifestyles of the Fish and Famous Who is in the river (sockeye, Chinook, coho, steelhead, rainbow trout, suckers, cutthroat, whitefish), when they are in the river, developmental phases in the river, diagram of life cycle of anadromous/freshwater fish, sockeye in the Cedar River (seasonal sign posted during collection phase). Broodstock operation (how it works, how it helps salmon, who's in charge), hatchery, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe/WDFW co -managers of sockeye fishery, adaptive management, and sockeye life cycle. 2. Born to be Wild: Native habitats and plants Plant identification and specific animals they support, erosion control, riparian zones, how people can help salmon and native habitat at home. (Similar info to kiosk sign #d-1, reformatted to horizontal layout) Brochures Brochure developed and produced by SPU (to be posted on Kiosk as part of Recreation opportunities panel) Topic: Regional trail system, recreation opportunities, and stewardship messages (e.g. waterwise gardening, water conservation, native planting, litter control, etc. as relevant to City of Renton). Stakeholders and Partnership Opportunities: The organizations listed below have a demonstrated interest in the health of the lower Cedar River, and will be contacted to see in what ways it would be appropriate for them to support this project. Friends of the Cedar River Watershed (FCRW) "Mission: To.inspire conservation and protection of a healthy Cedar River Watershed through restoration, education, and stewardship." 16 SPU will retain FCRW to recruit and coordinate 1-2 stewardship events, depending on need, to restore native habitat in project area. WRIA 8 "In WRIA 8, citizens, scientists, businesses, environmentalists and governments are cooperating on protection and restoration projects and have developed a science -based plan to conserve salmon today and for future generations." http_//dnr.metrokc.gov/wrias/8/index.htm Cedar River Council "The Cedar River Council (CRC) is made up of a group of stakeholders who voice their opinions and concerns and participate in discussions about issues regarding the health of the river at monthly meetings. CRC membership cultivates collaboration among a variety of citizens including basin residents and representatives of community groups, businesses, and local, state, federal, and tribal governments." Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) WDFW staff will be on -site 24/7 during the collection period. SPU will facilitate training of staff in public contact and education, recognizing that this is an essential and inescapable part of their work. They will be able to assist with a variety of questions, primarily about the broodstock facility and the salmon, but also be able to refer visitors to the appropriate place for questions about recreation opportunities. Tie-in with Cedar River efforts: Cedar River Salmon Journey Coordinated among Seattle Public Utilities, Friends of the Cedar River Watershed (FCRW), and the Seattle Aquarium, partially funded by King Conservation District and the City of Renton, this 10-year program trains volunteers to interpret the magnificent salmon journey up the Cedar River every fall. About 60 volunteers are stationed at 4-5 sites along the Cedar on 6 weekend dates in the fall, sharing their knowledge of salmon, habitat needs, and Cedar River history. Sites for 2008 may include Renton Library, Cedar River Park and Broodstock facility, Riverview Park, Cavanaugh Pond, and Landsburg Park. Stewardship activities FCRW coordinated 14 restoration events in the entire Cedar River Watershed in 2007, utilizing 380 volunteers and clearing 1.25 acres of invasive plants. Similar habitat restoration events are planned for 2008 and beyond. Seattle Public Utilities will fund and coordinate 1-2 restoration events (depending on the need once the project is complete) in the vicinity of the project, to remove invasive plants or plant native species in disturbed area. They will recruit local residents, schools or community organizations to participate in this effort. There is a potential outreach opportunity to schools in the vicinity of the Cedar River Watershed, such as: Lindbergh High School, Nelson Middle School, and Tiffany Park Elementary School. Habitat stewardship activities such as native plant restoration, salmon watching, and water testing are possibilities. Collaboration with interested teachers/classes to create a self -guided, or volunteer (Cedar River Salmon Journey IV1 volunteers) facilitated program at the site during salmon spawning season will be explored. Inclusion of WDFW staff in the program is possible. 18 Appendix A Cultural Resources Assessment CULTURAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT FOR THE CEDAR RIVER SOCKEYE BROOD STOCK SITE RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON by Jana L. Boersema Report Prepared for: Seattle Public Utilities Cascadia Archaeology PO Box 51058 Seattle, WA 98115-1058 Roster Agreement No. R00-03-02 Supplement No. 1 Work Assignment No. 8 Task 2 May 20, 2008 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Cedar River Sockeye Brood Stock Site Renton, King County, Washington Introduction Seattle Public Utilities is planning to develop a Sockeye Brood Stock Site on the lower Cedar River in Renton, Washington. The development will include construction of an access road and turnaround area, approximately 280 feet in total length on the left (or south) bank of the river_ Because project involves a terrace and bank of the Cedar River, a cultural resource assessment was requested by Ralph Naess, Public and Cultural Programs Director for Seattle Public Utilities_ An archaeological survey was conducted on May 14, 2008 by archaeologist Jana Roersema who was assisted by Field Technician Sarah Thompson. Project Location The project area is in Township 23 North, Range 5 East, Section 17 (Figure 1). The proposed brood stock site is at the mouth of the Cedar River Valley, where it opens onto the now defunct Black River Valley, about 1.6 miles south of the south end of Lake Washington in the city of Renton. The project area is at the toe of a finger ridge from the uplands on the south side of the Cedar River. The proposed access road will start at Narco Road and cross the Cedar River Trail at the front edge of a terrace above the river, and then curve down the terrace slope to a lower terrace that is within the active flood plain of the river_ The uplands in the vicinity of the project area are primarily composed of till deposits from the Vashon Stade of the Fraser Glaciation (Pacific Northwest Center for Geologic Mapping Studies 2006). The wide, level floodplain at the mouth of the valley, and across the river from the project area, was built up by thick alluvial fan deposition. 1n the north part of Renton these alluvial fan. deposits are at least 130 feet thick. The fan deposition likely occurred right at the end of the Vashon glaciation. As the alluvial fan built up, it dammed the south end of the valley in which Lake Washington formed (Mullineaux 1.970). Alluvial deposition in the valleys continued during the Holocene, however in the immediate vicinity of the project area recent and historic land use has obliterated the natural deposits, which are now mapped as urban or modified land (NRCS 2006; Pacific Northwest Center for Geologic Mapping Studies 2006). Cultural and Historic Background Prehistoric use of and habitation near the mouth of the Cedar River Valley have been documented by previously investigated sites in the vicinity of the project area. Several sites have been investigated along the banks of the Black River, including two village sites, 45K151, the Sbabadid site, and 45KI59, Tualdad Altu (Chatters 1981, 1988). Other nearby sites have not been as extensively investigated, but they include both probable village sites and resource z 2 22013'00" W 122012'00" W NRD27 122011'00" W ■w low Are V, 0 1OOD FEET 0 xM iaoa r. Tl � Pffited fium TOPO! 02000 Nationdl GecgMhic HokbW (www.tope.com) Figure 1. Project vicinity. T23N, R5E. Sec. 17, shown on USUS Renton, WA 7.5' topographic quadrangle (1994)_ acquisition sites. No previously recorded sites are located within or immediately adjacent to the project area. Ethnographies, histories, and oral traditions indicate that the Duwamish people were residents of the project vicinity for many generations. Their villages are documented both by early maps of the area and by place names given by the Duwamish people and recorded by T. T. Waterman (Hilbert et al. 2001) in the 1920s. The 1865 GLO survey map shows an "Indian Village" approximately I mile (1.6 km) from the project area along the bank of the Black River. A place name recorded by Waterman identifies a place that means "gravel always falling" that may have been adjacent to or near the project area. A village is known to have been located at the confluence of the Black and Cedar Rivers, approximately 7/8 mi from the project area (Hilbert et al. 2001:149). An important Native American trail, the Cedar River Trail, followed the Cedar River, but was located across the river from the project area (Larson and Lewarch 1990)_ By 1865 the project area was within the donation land claim settled by H. I1. Tobin (GLQ 1865). Subsequently, the town of Renton was established on the south bank of the Cedar River, just west of the project area (USGS 1895)_ Coal and high quality clay were discovered just southeast of the project area, and Renton Clay Works opened a plant in 1902 approximately 400 m southeast of the project area. The plant made bricks and other clay products. Tracks were laid up the Cedar River valley by the Columbia and Puget Sound Railroad (C&PS) in the late I9`h or early 20`h century (USGS 1895; Sanborn Map Company 1904). The railroad continued operation on the tracks up the Cedar River Valley into the 20th century, although the ownership changed hands several times (Buerge 1989; Metsker 1926, 1936). The Cedar River Recreation Trail, which crosses the project area on the terrace above the Cedar River, is on the historic railroad bed. In 1905 the Renton. Clay Works plant became the Denny -Renton Clay and Coal Co. and was expanded to three times its original capacity. The 1909 Sanborn map describes brick kilns with 40 ft. high chimneys. With subsequent expansions the plant became the largest paving brick manufacturer in the world in 1917 (Slauson 1976). The plant was bought by Gladding McBean and Company in 1927. which continued to produce bricks, clay sewer tile, and other products_ in 1962 it merged with International Pipe and Ceramics and continued operating into the late 201h century. The 1936 Metsker map indicates that the project area may have been within the boundaries of the Gladding McBean and Co. property, but the buildings and structures of the clay plant, during its various phases, were all located southeast of the project area. Historic maps suggest that the Cedar River has lapped up close to the railroad tracks in the vicinity of the project area, and meandered only slightly from its modern channel. However, because of significant floods in 1907, which flooded the kilns of the Denny -Renton Clay and Coal Co_, a wide and straight channel was dug through the city of Renton in 1910 to reduce flooding problems (Slauson 1976). Field Methods and Results The cultural resource survey of the project area included a pedestrian surface survey of the proposed access road and, where possible, the perimeter of the Limit of Work (Figure 2). Shovel probes were excavated along the access road at approximately 10 m intervals_ The shovel probes were usually 30-35 cm in diameter, excavated in 20 cm levels, and fill was screened through '/4- in hardware cloth mesh. Most of the project area was covered by thick vegetation, although between Narco Road and the Cedar River Recreation Trail, the surface was a compacted gravel parking lot. The proposed access road slopes down a relatively gentle portion of the terrace slope.. and tums to the east, with the east half following the base of a nearly vertical bluff face_ The portion on the terrace slope is covered with a dense growth of grasses, weeds, Himalayan blackberries, small willows, and red alder trees. Along the base of the bluff the understory includes dense thickets of Himalayan blackberry and giant knotweed. Several large cottonwood trees grow along the river, while bigleaf maples grow along the top of the terrace bluff. Surface visibility was less than five percent of the ground surface in the project area, although exposures of sandy surface soil were present along the river's edge and under the I-405 bridge which was above the west edge of the 4 TAHL /' • _ conrxa rcar, ga i v.efER -E- eT ' Or :LR•£v ♦M•R"x � 1� YF.'x iJsi SGE'N�LY \ f / J F - ` 1i Nx. I'111117 GR1kOL !'�IHi PS - f �.— NP,ER 4v_L 14.e RI SIMi �I S�lil'rE": �� ... 'VU[1L,C MOIL'+raUrlT 1��Y16r ie JJJ �-. y `SP-3 F�I � • �' �l �aRS aEe Gf, - . .IF7 ,� �iczi•-ae -, � _ � SP- �iFf i os, Shovel Probe r ,,.r, \ / f nislivo i. - f PO-Ln.I15 .. "'Af"f-^V — Surface Transert 1+ F-ne,.3 — SCPL_ lu LEf PERMIT SET f f SITE LAYOUT PAN �TETRA TECH r;i Ei,rr`w ti nA� i�. �l c P �• •• •,: g 7 M u,e Cltof 3eelik aueoc !C1,1,A.. CEDAR RIVER v w c,aoo�x , SOCKEYE BROOD STOCK SITE 6".. Figure 2. Ccdar River Brood Stock Site project plan map, modified to shmv archaeological surface survey transects and shovel probe locations. project area. No prehistoric cultural material was observed during the surface survey, but a light scatter of possibly historic mortared bricks, brick fragments, and cement rubble was observed in the parking area parallel to Narco road spread over a distance approximately 130 feet long and 10 feet wide. No prehistoric or historic materials were observed on the surface on the heavily vegetated terrace slope or floodplain. Where it was visible, the surface soil consisted primarily of loose sand. The proposed turnout leading down to the river cuts across a 1 to 2 meter high berm which had numerous rounded river cobbles and gravels exposed on its north (river) side. Shovel probes 1. 2, and 3 were excavated on the terrace edge and slope. They exposed soil composed entirely of gravelly sandy silt fill material with many pieces of historic debris, such as cement and brick fragments, and bits of coal. No natural soils or prehistoric cultural materials were encountered in probes 1, 2, or 3. Shovel probes 4, 5, 6, and 7 were located along the base of the terrace slope and bluff on the active floodplain. The sediments in these probes appeared to be recent and historic period sand. Recent and historic objects were observed in all four probes ranging frorn the surface to depths of 40 cm (Probe 6) to 80 cm (Probe 5). They appeared to be objects buried in river sand, although some large angular rocks in Probe 6 suggest that some of the material was imported fill. The historic artifacts encountered included glass fragments, coal, bricks, and various metal objects, such as nails, wire, a pipe, and a portion of a large machine part (possibly a trailer hitch). No prehistoric cultural material was observed in probes 4, 5, 6, or 7_ The sediment encountered to at least 80 cm appeared to be deposited during the historic and recent periods. Shovel Probe 8 was placed on top of the 1-m-high berm parallel to the river edge. It exposed very gravelly coarse sand with abundant rounded gravels and large cobbles indicating that the berm is most likely an old river bar deposit. No prehistoric or historic cultural materials were found in probe 8. All of the shovel probes exposed recent or historic fill or river sediments_ The probes on the terrace slope indicate that this area was filled, possibly for support of the railroad grade that the Cedar River Recreational trail now occupies. The historic objects observed in the fill material generally appear to be insignificant pieces of rubble and debris used to construct the slope. The probes on the floodplain at the base of the terrace bluff indicate that the Cedar River has deposited at least 80 em of sandy sediment from the historic period to the present. The historic objects encountered were generally insignificant pieces of debris, such as glass and nails. Other somewhat larger objects may also be buried in the sediment, but no evidence of significant objects or site patterning was observed. Probe 8 was located on a remnant of a gravel river bar deposit and did not contain significant historic deposits. The large river cobbles present in the gravel bar deposits indicate it was deposited in a high-energy river environment and is not likely to contain undisturbed cultural material. No intact, stratified prehistoric sediments were observed in the shovel probes, and it appears that the Cedar River has eroded any deposits that may have previously existed in this location or buried them with more recent deposits that contain isolated objects and debris related to the railroad, clay, and coal mining history of Renton. Table 1. Shovel probe descriptions. Probe/ Depth Soil Description Contents/ Profile cm Comments Probe l 0-34 Very wmpac.i, wet silty sand with many subrounded to angular gravels and 14 concrete fragments, 2 glass some round cobbles up to I I cm; siltier toward surface and grades down to fragments, 1 ceramic pipe coarse /medium sand. Terminated because of brick-, large metal fragment fragment, I brick, I corroded and compacted cobbles, metal fragment. All material in robe is fill. Probe 2 0-13 nark brown cooarse sandy loam; many rounded pebbles to cobbles. 3 large pieces and several smaller pieces of cement rubble. coal fragments, 4 brick fragments 13-70 Grayish brown coarse sandy silt; many rounded pebbles to large cobbles; 2 large cement rubble pieces; coal flecks throughout; blobs of light tan sand with orange oxidization coal and slag; white ceramic streaks. fro ment; lass fragment. 70-80 Light brown silty coarse sand; orange mottles; many rounded pebbles to All material in Probe 2 is fill, cobhles: blobs oforane/gray sand clam. ['robe 3 0-26 Darr brown sandy loam; loose, moist, subrounded to subang,ular cobbles and Many coal f &aements, 2 gravels common. concrete fragments. 26-89 Browio sand; moderately compact; many subrounded to rounded cobbles and Metal wire and metal chunk at pebbles; 2 cm thick lens of gray medium sand at 40 cm; Lenses of tan 70 cm. All material above compact sandstone present throughout stratum. Hit dense layer of cobbles at cobbles in Probe 3 is fill. base. Probe 4 0-12 Brown sand; rounded pebbles to gravel common, few cobbles; soft, loose. Pew coal fragments, plastic fragment 12-28 Brmui sand; many rounded pebbles to cobbles; mixed lenses of yellowish Few Wal fragments orange pebbly sand 28-38 Brown sand; rounded pebbles to cobbles common; slightly firmer, more Coal fragments; large steel compact. machine or railcar part (trailer hitch?) embedded in wall 38-57 Soft yellowish -brown sand; few pebbles and gravels; large piece of" Very few coal fragments decomposing wood. 57-80 Brown and reddish brown sand mixed; firm: many pebbles to cobbles Coal slag. All material is fill. Probe 5 (1-42 Brown silty sand; loose, moist; very few subrounded pebbles and cobbles 1 beer can, 2 nails, 2 glass (up to 21 cm) fragments 42-45 Fine araN sand; no rocks; loose, moist. 45- Dark brown fine to medium sand; moist and very, loose; few pebbles and 2 nails, 3 glass fragments, 100 cobbles (up to 5 cm). metal wire, metal pipe piece, coal fra6menls. All material historic fill or alluvium. Probe 0 0-13 Dark brown loamv sand: rounded pebbles to gravel common Clear lass fragment 13-25 Brown silty sand with reddish brown streaks; pebbles to gravel common, few cobbles 25-35 Very dark brown silty sand; many coal flecks; many large angular cobble.-, 3 glass fragments, 1 nail, 1 brick fragment 35-40 Reddish brown and light brown compact silty sand in mixed, irregular I nail. All material above 40 lenses: many rounded and angular gravels. cm is fill. 40-52 Olive brown medium sand; few pebbles to gravels; soft Natural deposit 52-70 Olive brown sand: ve r many rounded gravel to far c cobbles: imbricated Natural river cobble deposit Probe 7 0-10 Dark brown sandy loam; loose, moist; very few subrounded pebbles and Metal wire cobbles 10-28 Gray/tan fine sand; loose, moist; little to no rock content. 28-54 Strong brown silty sand; compact, moist. many subrounded to rounded Charcoal. metal chunk pebbles and cobbles 54-69 Gray/brown medium -fine sandy gravel; loose; very many subrounded to Coal; burnt rocks; All material rounded pebbles and cobbles. is fill or recent alluvium. Probe $ 0-14 Very dark brown sandy loam; many rounded pebbles to cobbics; roots common. 14-50 Gray very coarse sand with very many rounded gravel to large cobbles. Few small pieces of coal; river channel deposits. 7 Conclusions and Recommendations No prehistoric cultural material was observed in the survey of the Cedar River Brood Stock Site. A number of historic objects were observed on the surface and in shovel probes throughout the project area. These objects were generally insignificant fragments of metal, glass, coal, and brick and cement rubble. The fill material that was observed on the terrace slope included bits of coal and slag, bricks, cement, and clay mixed in with local river cobbles, which suggests that it is most likely debris from the neighboring brick and clay factory that was used to stabilize and protect the railroad grade from the erosive forces of the Cedar River. To the east of this slope, the terrace has been eroded to a steep bluff face. The access road ends on the floodplain below this bluff. The floodplain is primarily recent and historic period alluvial sand and gravel. Because of the evidence of historic period fill on the terrace slope and active river deposition and erosion on the floodplain, it is unlikely that construction of the road will cause disturbance to intact deposits containing significant prehistoric or historic cultural material. It is possible that isolated historic period objects related to railroad, mining, or brick -making will be encountered when the road is graded. No further archaeological work is recommended for this project_ However, construction workers should be aware of the possibility of uncovering previously unrecognized cultural material during construction activities. Potential cultural material could include concentrations of fire - modified rock, charcoal, stained sediments, bone, and lithic artifacts such as flaked and groundstone tools or debris. It is more likely that isolated pieces of historic debris will be encountered_ While isolated debris used as fill material is not considered significant, artifacts that appear to be part of a patterned concentration or structure may be considered significant. If any significant cultural material is encountered, work should be suspended at that location and Ralph Naess should be informed so that an archaeologist can inspect the material. REFERENCES Buerge, David M. 1989 Renton_ Where the Water Took Wing. Windsor Publications. Chatters, James C. 1988 Tualdad Altu (45 KI 59): A 4`" Century Village on the Black River, King County, Washington. Report on file at Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, Olympia. 1981 Archaeology of the Sbabadid Site, 45 KI 51, King County, Washington. Office of Public Archaeology, University of Washington, Seattle. General Land Office 1865 Township No. 23 North, Range No_ 5 East, Willamette Meridian. 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Appendix B City of Renton Tri-Park Master Plan m T Tri-Park Master Plan Update Executive Summary Background The Tri-Park Master Plan was initiated to prepare for and address the impacts to park lands and facilities by the Interstate 405 (I-405) improvements. The proposed highway project will have profound impacts on both sides of the current alignment, but the most significant impact will occur along the western flank. As a result, the existing BNSF railroad tracks will need to be realigned and Houser Way will be eliminated. The City and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) officials agreed to conduct a design charrette (workshop) which took place in July, 2005. The charrette team was comprised of each agency's staff members, and two consultants: a landscape architect/park designer and a hydro -geologist. These consultants were selected by the Renton staff. A copy of the charrette report is included in the Appendix. The charrette findings were presented to the Renton City Council and WSDOT officials and were enthusiastically approved by all parties. Master Plan Process In the fall of 2005, the City of Renton selected JGM Landscape Architects, Inc. of Bellevue, Washington to prepare the Tri-Park Master Plan. JGM had previously worked as the landscape architect and park planner at the charrette. A process to involve the community in the master planning process was created. A visioning workshop followed by a planning workshop and two (2) community open houses invited and involved the public in the planning process. The Park Board reviewed and commented on the master plan, as it developed, during three of their regular meetings. The Mayor and the Renton City Council members also reviewed the plan as it evolved. Presentation materials and a brief synopsis of each of these meetings can be found in the Appendix. The Master Plan The Tri-Park Master Plan unites Liberty Park, Cedar River Park and the Narco Site, an undeveloped tract of land, owned by the city, located on the south side of the Cedar River, immediately upstream of I-405. This unification was made possible because of the I-405 modifications which created a "barrier free" environment linking Liberty and Cedar River Parks by trails under the new 1-405 and railroad bridges. The Narco Site will be linked to these parks by a new pedestrian bridge and a pedestrian/vehicle bridge. Linkages to upstream trails, parks and the Maplewood Golf Course will be created through the Narco Site, via the Cedar River Trail. Facilities The Tri-Park Master Plan presents a wide range and balance of recreation facilities. The plan is to transition the active, close -quartered sports fields from Liberty Park to Cedar River Park and the Narco Site. This will improve safety, better accommodate user needs, reduce maintenance and improve sustainability. No existing facility will be removed until the suitable replacement has been constructed. Below is a brief description of each of the park's master plan components: Liberty Park: The ball fields will be relocated to another area and replaced with a passive meadow for informal activities. The tennis courts and basketball courts will be relocated within the existing park_ The skate park will be relocated and doubled in size along Bronson Way to enhance use and monitoring from the street. The Cedar River Trail will be realigned to eliminate conflicts between park and trail users. A new teen center will be located in the on -site building that formerly served as park offices. An additional restroom building is proposed. The total number of parking spaces will be decreased to 100, with increased parking available in other parts of the park. The Renton Public Library is also planning a master plan update in the near future. Cedar River Park: The master plan depicts an expanded Cedar River Park. This expansion assumes the former Stoneway Concrete Site can be acquired by WSDOT as mitigation for impacts to Renton's parklands (see Mitigation). As a part of this master plan expansion, the existing ball field (with overlapping soccer field) will be relocated. New improvements include: the Aquatic Center doubled in size; an additional gymnasium within the Community Center; an expanded lobby for the Carco Theatre; redeveloped outdoor meeting space along the river near the Community Center; expanded parking; a new access road to SR 169; and three new synthetic turf ball fields with lighting, nearby restrooms and other support facilities. A new park road and bridge across the Cedar River to the Narco Site will be integrated into the improvements. Pedestrian paths will connect all of the existing and new facilities and a new pedestrian bridge will connect with the Narco Site. Narco Site: This former brick manufacturing plant site presents a unique park and open space opportunity, Currently, the Cedar River Trail transverses its flat open meadow. Steep wooded hillsides define the southern margins of the site. These hillsides are classified as sensitive areas because of steep gradients, abandoned mine sites, slide hazards and wetlands. For these reasons, the master plan only proposes recreation development for the flat, open meadow and some grading on the "spoils" mound of rejected bricks, currently located between the trail and the river_ The proposed improvements include four multi -purpose, lighted, synthetic turf, athletic fields; parking; passive meadows; a picnic shelter; picnic sites; restrooms; a play area; realignment of the existing trail; and new pedestrian and vehicular access bridges. The Narco Site was purchased with assistance form King County Open Space Funds_ One condition of that funding was that half of the passive, flat, open meadow space would remain passive. The city has elected to use a substantial percentage of the land for active purposes. Therefore, the city will enter into negotiations with King County to purchase the right to develop and use the land for active uses_ 7 Schedule The Interstate 405 Improvements Project schedule is only partially funded at this time. The funded portions schedules have been set and the work and associated mitigation is progressing. Unfortunately, the I-405 improvements mostly impacting the Tri-Park project are unfunded and therefore, are only projections. The projected completion date for the 1-405 improvements directly impacting the Cedar River/Tri-Park is 2023... which is dependent on funding. Mitigation WSDOT and the City of Renton have worked together to determine ways to maximize the transportation benefits and minimize park impacts. The 2005 charrette was a part of the process to find mutually acceptable solutions. The Tri-Park Master Plan recognizes this process is still "in -motion" but also reflects assumptions that have been agreed upon "in concept" by both parties. It should be noted that the proposed acquisition of the Stoneway Site is such an assumption. WSDOT will be responsible for negotiating with Stoneway's owner (s) to acquire the property. Other mitigation considerations include the new pedestrian and vehicular bridges over the Cedar River and development costs for relocation and/or replacement of recreation facilities. Utilities The Tri-Paris site is located above an aquifer that supplies the City of Renton's water. The master plan maintains access to and has been prepared in such a manner that it protects this valuable resource. Casts An Opinion of .Probable Construction Costs has been prepared. Because the mitigation discussions are on -going, costs attributed to each agency have not been determined. A copy of the overall cost opinion is included in the Appendix. ■ From the Cascades to Puget Sound, the Cedar River gives water for Me. The Cedar River is as vital to this region as are the roots to a tree or veins to a heart. Seattle Public Utilities diverts 20AS of the Cedar River at Landsburg, 21 miles upriver from here. This water provides 70% of the greater Seattle area's drinldog and industrial water supply Including communities east and south of lake Washington Water draining from the Cedar River Municipal Watershed flows into the Cedar River and becomes part of your drinking water. _. � aarw...aaaya..M.ilusrc.+.al.r ' � FafPow the Flvar nqn sa.m. m.e �•..n ....yc ..-w.a sm •uo .en p•M.4la�nvll ]bA 1H c�'T�t p.IN[ � �. It.x. 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Mcln arr.'Frt r111%t7µ111191�L.r' Ili 11% _[FAwq'anN "IRL%,wg"t.,i,:y£.m,ill,gle" ul The a¢f(UHKJW m]Acr�h amd cs r"eqj&wkscap,rOw fttha siala -+, ft JINA.is 11101ow Aiwtr 1011 61�-Y Poe tirw W, d'�tf" slow ok M '�'v cLjy n4faaioo (rlsmnkl g'O and DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY ro�c;�� AND ECQNQMIC DEVELOPMENT IT��l-� M E M O R A N D U M DATE: September 17, 2009 TO: File# LUA08-018 SPU Broodstock FROM: Vanessa Dolbee, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Interim MOA for 2009 Broodstock Season The following documents are an "interim" Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and an Access Agreement; initiated to temporarily fulfill the Hearing Examiners Conditions of Approval*. The "interim" MOA and Access Agreement is for the 2009 Broodstock collection season and would be void following this season. Prior to commencement of the 2010 Broodstock collection season, an official MOA for the remainder of the project duration is intended to be completed; in addition to an access easement, that would be recorded with King County. This final agreement requires City Council Approval for the City of Seattle, and this could not be completed in time for the 2009 collection season. As such, City Staff, including but not limited to Leslie Betlach, Parks Director, Gregg Zimmerman, Public Work Administrator, and Ann Nielsen, Assistant City Attorney, have reviewed the documents and approve of the interim agreement until next season (September 2010). The following are the pertinent Nearing Examiner's Conditions of Approval, approved on August 21, 2008: 1. The applicants shall successfully complete a memorandum of agreement (MOA) .between SPU and the City of Renton for the management and use of City property. The MOA shall be reviewed for approval by the City of Renton Attorney and signed by the Mayor or authorized representative prior to the 2009 operation of the Broodstock facility. i. The applicant shall be required to provide a safety monagement plan to be reviewed for approval by the City of Renton's Human Resources/Risk Management department prior to the 2009 operation of the Broodstock facility. 9. Applicant shall successfully obtain an access easements from the City of Renton prior to operation of the Broodstock facility. h:\ced\planning\current planning\projects\2008 projects\08-018.vanessa\moa\interum rnoa for 2009 season\memo to file 09-14-09.doc MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT REGARDING CEDAR RIVER ACCESS FACILITY AND BROODSTOCK COLLECTION This Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") is made thisT _ day of 2009, by and between the City of Seattle ("Seattle"), acting by and through its Public Utilities Department ("SPU"), and the City pf Renton ("Renton"), acting by and through its Recitals As part of the Landsburg Mitigation Agreement and 2006 Muckleshoot Tribe - Seattle Settlement Agreement (Agreements), SPU funds the operation of a sockeye salmon hatchery program to help conserve and protect Cedar River sockeye salmon. The program included the operation of a remote sockeye broodstock collection facility near Cavanaugh Pond at river mile 6.5 of the Cedar River. 2. In collaboration with the Parties to the Agreements and the interagency Cedar River Anadromous Fish Committee, SPU determined that it would be preferable to re-Iccate the collection facility to real property located on the Cedar River at river mile 1.7 above Lake Washington. This location better supports key program objectives, This site promotes the maintenance of the genetic integrity of the population by helping to ensure that collected broodstock are representative of the entire Cedar River population, including . fish that spawn in the lower reaches of the river. In addition, the site enhances the ability of the program to meet established production goals by providing access to the substantial numbers of fish that spawn in the lower river. 3_ Prior to re -locating the collection facility, SPU applied for permits from Renton to construct some improvements on property currently owned by the City of Renton (the "Renton Property"), 4. In a decision dated August 21, 2008, the City of Renton Hearing Examiner approved a Conditional Use Permit granting Seattle permission to use the Renton Property. The Hearing Examiner's decision included a requirement that SPU and the City of Renton complete an Memorandum of Agreement regarding the management and use of the Renton Property (Condition 1) and that SPU obtain access easements from the City of Renton (Condition 9), 5. The City of Renton also required Seattle to construct certain improvements to enhance recreational use of the river and to operate the collection facility in compliance with the Cedar River Access Facility Management Plan dated July 30, 2008, developed between Renton and SPU, 6. Additionally, SPU obtained permission from the Washington State Department of Transportation to construct some cf the collection facility improvements and access on real property currently owned by Washington State (the "WSDOT Property"). 7. As required by the Hearing Examiner, Renton and SPU are presently collaborating on an access easernent to the Renton Property; however the parties do not anticipate having a complete revocable access agreement with required authorizations and signatures in time for the beginning of the 2009 sockeye broodstock collection season. 8. Both parties wish to complete the Hearing Examiner's requirement of an MOA under which SPU will operate the collection facility during the 2009 —20 10 sockeye broodstock collection season. Now therefore, in consideration of the mutual obligations herein, Renton and Seattle agree as follows: A. Definitions 1. "Access Plan" rneans the Cedar River Access Facility Management Plan dated July 30, 2008 included as Exhibit C. "Broodstock Collection Facility" means the improvements and appurtenances necessary for the collection and transport of sockeye salmon broodstock, including the placement of a weir and traps in the river on a seasonal basis, an access road, utility connections, temporary living quarters, and all additional appurtenances reasonably necessary for the collection and transport of sockeye salmon broodstock. 3. "Renton Property' means the real property owned by the City of Renton and depicted.on Exhibit A to this MOA. 4. "Safety Plan" means the Cedar River Sockeye Hatchery Broodstock Collections Operations Safety Plan attached as Exhibit B to this MOA. 5. "VVSDOT Property" means the real property owned by Washington State and depicted on Exhibit A to this MOA. B. Term This MOA will be in effect upon signature by an authorized representative of each party and will remain in effect until Renton and Seattle execute and record a revocable access agreement giving Seattle access rights to the Renton Property and further memorializing Seattle and Renton's obligations with respect to the operation and maintenance of the Cedar River Access Facility and Broodstock Collection Facility. C. Permission to Use Renton Property Renton hereby grants Seattle/SPU permission to use the Renton Property for the operation and maintenance of the Broodstock Collection Facility, subject to the following terms and conditions; I . At any time on or after September 9, 2009, SPU may enter Renton's property to install a resistance board weir and traps in the river in the general location depicted on Exhibit A and as described in the Access Plan (Exhibit C). 2. SPU will install the weir and all related appurtenances at its own cost, and will ensure that all utilities serving the Broodstock Collection Facility are separately metered to SPU. 3. SPU will be solely responsible for the operation and maintenance of the weir and all related appurtenances_ 4. SPU will operate the Broodstock Collection Facility in compliance with both the Access Plan (Exhibit C) and the Safety Plan (Exhibit B). Additionaily, at all times when the weir is installed in the river, at its own cost, SPU will do the following: a) SPU will provide personnel on -site in the area twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week. b) SPU will place temporary signage along the Cedar River trail warning users that truck traffic may be crossing the trail ahead. Prior to placing the signs, SPU must submit proposed sign designs to Renton for its approval. If Renton does not approve or reject the sign designs within ten (10) business days, Renton will be deemed to have approved the signs. c) SPU will place temporary warning signage in a Palace visible to watercraft up river of the weir, warning boaters that the weir is downstream. 5. SPU will remove the weir and warning signage from the river no later than December 301", 2009. 5. SPU will maintain and keep the Renton Property and all SPU installed improvements in the Broodstock Collection Facility area in clean and good condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Additionally, SPU will maintain the interpretive signage panels and kiosk at the locations depicted on Exhibit A in good condition. SPU will also replace the interpretive panels as needed. 7. There is a retaining wall on Renton's Property on the north side of the river. SPU will be responsible for any damage caused to the w211 or adjacent amenities and landscape improvements by any cable or Broodstock Collection Facility improvement installed by SPU. 8. At such time as the broodstock facility is removed or decommissioned, SPU will restore the Renton Property to its prior condition at SPU's sole cost and expense within one year of decommissioning. 9. The City of Renton Hearing Examiner's April 21, 2008 report for the SPU Broodstock Facility/Cedar River Access Facility decision for approval included. the following condition: "6. Prior to operation of the broodstock facility an agreement between the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the City of Renton shall be achieved as to resolve the concerns of SPU's proposed broodstock facility an the City's ability to meet the requirements of the Hydraulic Permit Approval #G1503-1 (Cedar River Section 205 Flood Hazard Reduction project)." This condition has been satisfied based upon the attached letter (Exhibit D) dated September 4, 2008 from Bob Everitt, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to Gregg Zimmerman, City of Renton Public Works Department Administrator. In the event that Seattle's application to renew the Renton Conditional Use Permit (h.UA 08-018, SA-H, CU-A, V-H, SM) for the SPU. Broodstock Facility in the future is made at the same time or following Renton's application to WDFW for a new Hydraulic Project Approval permit for future maintenance dredging, then, at Renton's discretion, Renton may require that renewal of the Conditional Use Permit may be subject to WDFW issuing a new Hydraulic Project Approval to Renton, 10.If the presence of the Broodstock Facility results in additional requirements or mitigation measures, or additional cost to Renton as part of the required future Cedar River Section 205 Flood Hazard Reduction Project maintenance dredging, SPU shall be responsible for the additional mitigation requirements, including expenses, that result from the Broodstock Facility. SPU shall reimburse any additional cost to the City of Renton resulting from any additional requirements placed on the dredging project due to the Broodstock Facility. SPU shall cooperate with Renton in resolving any comments, permit requirements, mitigation or other issues that arise during the Renton permitting of the future maintenance -dredging that are the result of concerns about the dredging project's effect on the Broodstock Facility or impacts to the maintenance dredging project caused by the Broodstock Facility. 1.1. SPU shall provide copies of the annual monitoring reports that contain information regarding all monitoring activities performed at the Broodstock Facility and the sections of the Cedar River downstream and upstream of the facility. The reports shall include: 4 • the number of sockeye salmon captured fcr broodstock • the number of sockeye salmon captured and passed upstream above the weir • the number of Chinook salmon observed, timing (dates along with number of fish captured) • average fecundity (average number of eggs per female) collected from the broodstock fish used in the production of sockeye salmon at the Cedar River Hatchery. The report shall also include a running total of all sockeye captured at the Broodstock Facility, since the start of broodstock collection (2008) at the Broodstock Facility site in Renton. 12. SeattlelSPU shall protect, reimburse, indemnify and hold harmless Renton from and against any and all reasonable and necessary additional costs, expenses, including, but not limited to, attorneys fees, and liabilities to the extent occurring as a result of SPU's installation, use, maintenance andlor operation of the Broodstock Collection Facility_ 13. Seattle/SPU shall be solely responsible for any damage, injuries, liabilities or costs to the extent occurring as a result of SPU's installation, use, maintenance and/or operation of the Broodstock Collection Facility. Revocable Access Agreement SeattlelSPU and Renton agree to work cooperatively and in a timely manner to draft and finalize a complete access agreement prior to the 2010 broodstock collection season. In the event that the WSDOT Property is conveyed to Renton, the parties intend that the easement agreement will also grant Seattle access and use rights to the WSDbT Property. If the WSDOT Property is not conveyed to Renton, or if any conveyance is unlikely to occur prior to the 2010 collection season, Seattle reserves the right to seek a separate easement agreement with Washington State. Exhibits The following exhibits are incorporated and made a part of this MOA: Exhibit A Access Area Map(future easement area, Renton Property, WSDOT Property) Exhibit B Cedar River Sockeye Hatchery Broodstock Collections Operations Safety Plan Exhibit C Cedar River Access Facility Management Plan dated July 30, 2008 Exhibit D Letter dated September 4, 2008 from Bob Everitt, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFVV) to Gregg Zimmerman, City of Renton Public Works (department Administrator IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement this day of 2009, by having their representatives affix their signatures below. CITY OF SEATTL.E By: d1t ----- Sic(natur � ayi W A Print Name - Its: Dc4r Q�m spo--f Title M CITY OF RENTON By; >° Signature �_ ' Prifit Name Its: Tit1e'�__.._ -. - a U L] a C+ W iL ro C', 012 Seattle Public Utilities July 30, 2008 CEDAR RIVER ACCESS FACILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Recreation and Public Access Educational Opportunities for Salmon Resources Adult Salmon Collection CONTENTS Management Plan for Cedar River Access Facility...............................................3 Purposeof the plan...........................................................................................3 Purpose.............................................................................................................3 General Site Description...................................................................................3 Background (historical/current site use)............................................................4 PhysicalBackground.....................................................................................4 HistoricalSite Use.........................................................................................4 Current Site Conditions and Use...................................................................5 Proposed Improvements..............................................................I....................5 Management of Project Site in the Construction Phase....................................7 GeneralWork Scope.....................................................................................7 Schedule..................................................................................... Site Management during Construction...........................................................7 PublicAccess................................................................................................8 Restoration....................................................................................................8 Management for Recreational Use and Public Access Site ..............................8 Activities and Access.....................................................................................8 Recreation and Wayfinding............................................................................9 Management of the Broodstock Collection at the Project Site ...........................9 Background.................................................................................................... 9 Weir............................................................. .......................... Traps........................................................................ .........10 Safetycable.................................................................................................11 Access.........................................................................................................11 Trailers...................................................................................................... ...12 Utilities................................................................................ .........12 Lighting.......................................................................................................12 Publicsafety................................................................................................12 Goals for broodstock collection....................................................................13 Impacts to other species..............................................................................13 Mobilization and installation.........................................................................13 Duration of Fish Collection Activities............................................................14 Maintenance................................................................................................14 Staffing and daily operations........................................................................14 Public Outreach and Education.......................................................................15 Fixed interpretive and educational panels: .................................................. 15 Kiosk......................................................... ...................................................15 1. Overview of the regional trail system....................................................15 2_ Rules and Regulations..........................................................................15 3. History of land ownership and use........................................................16 4. Sockeye in the Cedar (seasonal sign posted during collection phase).16 5. Source to Sound and Faucet (posted when not collecting sockeye) ....16 Interpretive Panel ............... ............................................ ............................... 16 1. Lifestyles of the Fish and Famous........................................................16 2. Born to be Wild_ Native habitats and plants ............................ Brochures...................................................................................... Stakeholders and Partnership Opportunities: ................................ Friends of the Cedar River Watershed (FCRW) ............................ WRIAS.......................................................................................... CedarRiver Council....................................................................... Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)...._.... Tie-in with Cedar River efforts: ...................................................... Cedar River Salmon Journey......................................................... Stewardship activities.................................................................... Appendices Cultural Resources Assessment... Renton Tri-Park Master Plan ........ W Appendix A Appendix B Management Plan for Cedar River Access Facility Purpose of the plan The Cedar River is a prime location for fishing, non -motorized boating, and nature viewing. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is proposing to construct a public year round improved river access in Renton on the Cedar River at river mile 1.7 above Lake Washington in Renton. The improved river access will become part of a regional trail system and will add an important access for non -motorized watercraft put -in or pull-out. The improvements will also provide SPU with river access from mid -September to early December to collect adult sockeye salmon for the Cedar River Sockeye Hatchery. This Management Plan describes the background of the project; the proposed improvements; public access and recreational opportunities, management of the site in construction, and management and site use for broodstock (sockeye salmon) collection. This project has multiple stakeholders (SPU, City of Renton, the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)) and this management plan strives to address the multiple interests in a compatible manner. The guiding principle for this management plan is that the access facility responds to recreational and public access needs since these needs are a governing factor in the access facility's compatibility with site land use criteria. Purpose This project will provide for year round access for recreational use and educational outreach activities on the Cedar River through the installation of access and informational facilities. On a seasonal basis, the improvements will provide for access and the collection of adult sockeye salmon for the hatchery at handsburg. General Site Description The project is located on the north and south banks of the Cedar River directly upstream from Interstate 1-405. Currently, there is no improved access to the river itself in the project area. There is an existing pedestrian bicycle trail (Cedar River Trail) that parallels the river. On the north side of the river is the City of Renton's Cedar River Park (park use) which includes a large lawn area, landscaping, and a paved pedestrian trail along the river's edge. There is also a pedestrian bridge with lighting over the Cedar River immediately downstream of the project site connecting Cedar River Park to the Cedar River Trail and the proposed access facility. The existing shoreline on the river has been disturbed at various periods for road construction; river channel work; improvements for parks such as retaining walls, landscaping, and revetments. The south bank of the river is sloped with a bench area just above the river and is primarily composed of alluvial soils with the following native and invasive vegetation: Native Plants: • Red -Osier Dogwood (Comaceae Comus serrcea L.) • Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum), shrub sized • Sitka willow (Salix sitchensis) • Sweet gale (Myrica gale) • Horsetail (unsure of species) • Black cottonwood (Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa) • Red alder (Alnus rubra) Invasive Plants: • Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) • Ivy (likely English ivy; Hedera helix) • Himalayan blackberry (Rebus discolor) Background (historical/current site use) Physical Background The majority of the work in the project area will take place on the south bank of the Cedar River where the access driveway is to be located. The south side of the river is underlain with fill material that is likely due to realignment of the river channel in the early 1900's from the Duwamish River to Lake Washington. Additional fill may exist from levees, revetments, roads and railroad grades. The original site characteristics were likely shaped by Pleistocene glacial events similar to other rivers in the north -central Cascades and Puget Sound Basin. Subsequent alluvial processes, vegetational succession, and manmade activities have modified these events. The original vegetation has been characterized by cedar, hemlock and Douglas fir type forest that has since been logged. Later activities have further modified the vegetation of the project site so that the area now consists of hardwood trees species (Black Cottonwood, Bigleaf Maples and Red Alders). The site also includes native and non- native shrubs and plants as described in Section IV above. The current site consists mainly of riverine shoreline, a bench area above the Cedar River, and sloped areas. Historical Site Use It is most likely that the project is within an area that was first used by aboriginal populations for activities such as travel, trade, and resource procurement. Among the Tribes most frequently mentioned for this general region are the Duwamish, Snoqualmie, Muekleshoot and Yakima tribes. With European settlement, the area was subject to logging, coal mining, and railroad activities. The site is also the former location of a brick manufacturing plant. Included with this management plan as Appendix A is a Cultural Resource Assessment Report performed by Cacadia Archaeology that summarizes the results of field surveys performed for potential archeological and cultural resources on the south side of the river where the access driveway will be located. Additionally this report follows the guidelines of "Executive Order 0505" issued by the Office of the Governor of Washington State. Minor excavation and ground disturbances will take place on the north side of the river bank. SPU will contract with Cascadia Archaeology to be on site during the construction activities to monitor for historic artifacts. Both the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and the Snoqualmie Tribe Cultural Resource staff were contacted by letter and e-mail for Pi comments on the proposed project. No comments were provided by the tribes. Copies of the Cultural Resource Assessment were mailed to the Tribes as well. Current Site Conditions and Use The project site is currently zoned as Resource Conservation and serves as open space. Future improvements are identified in the Tri-Park Plan as adopted by the Renton City Council. These lands were procured by the City of Renton with the following funding sources: Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program grant funds administered by the Resource and Conservation Office, 1989 King County Open Space Bond Issue Funds, King County Conservation Futures 1993 Regional Projects grant funding, and King County Conservation Futures 1993 Suburban Project grant funding. The Cedar River Trail was developed with Federal ISTEA and State WWRP grant monies. Currently the proposed access facility consists of open space bounded by the Cedar River Trail on the south and the Cedar River on the north. The area is undeveloped and is used in an unofficial capacity to access the Cedar River. Most public use at this time occurs on the Cedar River Trail which is used for walking, bicycling, roller blading, etc. A pedestrian bridge is located just downstream of the project site and the Cedar River Park is on the north side of the river. The portion of the project site on the south bank of the Cedar River is overgrown with shrubs, plants and trees (see "General Site Description" for more details). Proposed Improvements The improvements will accommodate public access, recreational activities and broodstock sockeye salmon collection and includes the following improvements (see Figure 1 — Site Plan): • Access drive (includes entrance and driveway) • Pathway improvements • Interpretive signs and a kiosk • A temporary, removable weir in the Cedar River • Utilities — water, electricity, • Lighting • A viewing area above the weir location • Temporary trailers (one for living quarters and one for storage) These improvements are to meet the needs of several types of activities that are expected at this site including access to the Cedar River, providing public opportunity to observe salmon runs and sockeye salmon collection activities; and put -in and pullout for non -motorized boats. The location of the access site next to the Cedar River Park, Cedar River Trail, existing pedestrian bridge across the river, and future park improvements (described in the "Renton Tri-Park Master Plan") enhances these existing and proposed facilities. It is anticipated that many of these park users will take advantage of the public access to the south side of the Cedar River offered by this project that currently does not exist_ During the fail months this project will provide an excellent opportunity for viewing and gaining insight to the salmon resources in the Cedar River. PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND COLUMNS APPROX. 1-405 ROW 1-405 'PUBLIC WATERFRONT ACCESS' SIGN r�0 REMOVABLE `~ BOLLARDS t PORTABLE TRAILER/ LIVING FACILRIES IX SIGN 4 _� n KIOSK V LTRAS do TRAILER Q TRASH RECYCLELE CONTAINER EXISTING NEW B' WIDE CONC SIDEWALK i CEDAR RIVER PARK \-2 NEW INTERPRETIVE PANELS REMOVABLE SERVICE CABLE REMOVABLE N 40 20 0 40 80 SCALE IN FEET BOLLARDS l� EXISTING GATE /vARc0 ROAD WEIR Colo R��ER -'--�—UMIT OF WORK r APPROX / PROP LINE STATE OF WASHINGTON PARCEL CEDAR RIVER TRAIL EXISTING RETAJWALL NG WALL ORDINARY HIGH WATER CRY dF RENTON PARCEL LEGEND PERVIOUS CONC PAVING ASPHALT PAVING CONC SIDEWALK EXIST PAVEMENT NEW LANDSCAPE FIGURE 1; SITE LAYOUT PLAN In summary, facilities are proposed that are intended to have minimal impact on other users while carrying out contractual responsibilities under agreement with federal and state resource agencies and the Muckleshoot Tribe. The importance of working closely with the staff of the City of Renton on this project and ensuring that the facilities are safe is recognized. A safety plan will be developed to address safety concerns. Management of Project Site in the Construction Phase General Work Scope The construction work will be completed by a team experienced in earthwork, utilities, paving, eroslon control and site restoration and planting. The work will entail: 1. Installation of erosion control features including silt fences and other elements as detailed in the construction drawings and specifications 2. Clearing and some excavation for the access roadway; 3. Placement of an electrical panel near the bollards for a temporary power supply, lighting consistent with Renton Community Services Parks Division standards, and conduits extending down near the river access 4. Water to a freeze proof yard hydrant and RV connection 5. Placement of less than 4,000 square feet of concrete and pervious concrete pavement for the access roadway 6. Restoration of the site with special erosion control materials on steep slopes and planting with appropriate native plants 7. Placement of a kiosk and other signage to present information that will be of interest and useful to the public regarding access, and historic and current activities in the area 8. Tree removal will be kept to a minimum to include two 18 inch diameter cottonwood trees, one 12 inch diameter bigleaf maple, one 10 inch diameter red alder tree and one 7 inch diameter red alder tree plus smaller trees and shrubs. All invasive species on the site (Himalayan and evergreen blackberry vines and Japanese knotweed) will be removed. Access to temporary power through the condults will be via flush ground level locked access boxes. Earthwork and the roadway will be done in a manner to avoid causing any obstruction in the floodway. Schedule It is anticipated that construction work will commence in August 2008 and will be complete to a point that the roadway is complete by late September. During this time, steps one through five above wlll be completed and the erosion control materials in step 6 will be placed. Also the informational kiosk and signs for the left (south) bank and Informational panel supports for the right (north) bank will be installed. Signage and panels are scheduled to be complete and in place by September. During September the temporary fish weir and trap will be installed in the river and the office/living quarters and utility trailers will be parked on the adjacent parking lot between the Narco Road and Cedar River Trail. Also, the site planting and seeding will begin in September and will be completed by October 151". Site Management during Construction The site will be kept open to the public during construction to the degree possible while managing for public safety and protection of the work. The Cedar River Trail will be N open at all times with a temporary bypass that will permit strengthening of a section of the trail where vehicles will cross (refer to construction drawing C1, Site Layout Plan). The surfaces will be kept flush to the existing pavement for the safety of trail users. Special temporary signage will be installed to advise bicyclists and pedestrians of the trail detour or other relevant temporary features during construction. This information can also be conveyed by venues such as the City of Renton's web site, public access channels, and flyers made available in public areas such as the Renton Community Center and the library. Public Access Throughout the entire construction and operating period the public will have access to the entire site with some exceptions. Sensitive slopes with erosion control materials will have "soft" fences with signage asking the public not to walk on the area until vegetation becomes established. Areas of new pavement for access will need to be temporarily cordoned off during placement and curing to ensure safety and a high quality product. During the placement of new paving or other construction activities that will temporarily block access to the Cedar River Trail, temporary detours will be established to maintain continuity of trail use. It is possible that the Renton River Days (July 23-27) and part of the construction period may overlap. In this event the Cedar River Trail and associated parking will need to remain open and unaffected by construction and this restriction will be noted in the contract documents for this project. Restoration The grounds around the entire site will have invasive plants such as blackberry, knotweed, etc. removed and replaced with appropriate native vegetation. Since the site is a river access and recreation area for the public, the trees, shrubs, and ground cover will be selected to maintain desirable views and allow easy public access and use. Some grassy or low ground cover will be used to provide openings easily walked without overcoming heavy shrub and tree growth. Management for Recreational Use and Public Access Site Activities and Access Adjacent to the site are parklands, open space and the Cedar River Trail that are important for public use. There is some non -motorized water craft on the river and this activity should be enhanced by this project due to the improved public access and use primarily during peak season (Memorial Day through Labor Day). It is anticipated that the weir and salmon collection operations would minimally affect these activities due to the time of year (mid -September to early December). In the event there are non - motorized users in the river when the temporary weir is in place, a segment of the floating weir or fence is designed to easily pass boats and rafts. Access to the sockeye weir and trap will be located within the City of Renton. In 2006, the City adopted the Tri-Park Master Plan, culminating a year -long planning process. The master plan provided an overview of the challenges and opportunities of an expanded Interstate 405 corridor and a unified approach to integrating the facilities in Liberty and Cedar River Parks, as well as the undeveloped Narco Site. At the time of the master planning process, the advent of a future Broodstock facility was known and anticipated along the Cedar River's left bank near 1-405. The precise site location was to be determined after completion of the master plan. Recreation and Wayfinding Pedestrians will enter the improved river access via the existing Cedar River Trail. This project will include three informational signs, an interpretive kiosk and a viewing area. The kiosk will be sited on the left (south) bank in such a manner as to provide visual oversight of the site. A small pedestrian -scale sign will be installed near the top of the access ramp along the trail to inform and invite the public to use this new waterfront access. Additionally, on the right bank above the weir and behind the existing masonry parapet wall in Cedar River Park, two (2) additional interpretive panels will be installed. The signs will be free-standing and located on a new accessible concrete sidewalk installed behind the wall. The type of information to be conveyed on the signs includes public access and recreational information for the Cedar River, information related to the Cedar River Trail and regional trail system, information on salmon, cultural resources, and the Cedar River basin uses. Management of the Broodstock Collection at the Project Site Background In 1991. the Cedar River Sockeye Enhancement Project was initiated to revive a declining sockeye population and the sockeye hatchery at I_andsburg is a component of Nat program. The hatchery operates a remote broodstock collection facility from mid - September to early December. The facility consists of a weir and trap operation in the river near Cavanaugh Pond (river m0e 6.7) and captures migrating adult sockeye for the hatchery. The existing weir is composed of ecology blocks, large wooden A -frames, and removable aluminum picket panels that form a porous barrier directing fish into a large trap. Trapped sockeye are transported up to 3 times per day from the weir to the hatchery while other species (i.e., Chinook and coho) are passed up river. The annual number of adult sockeye collected by the hatchery represents a relatively small fraction of the overall sockeye run (average 7.6% from 1995-2007, inclusive). The current weir and the weir site at Cavanaugh Pond have a number of shortcomings that impacts the hatchery program. A significant number of sockeye spawn below river mile 6.7 mile, which limits broodstock collection and potentially excludes genetic representation of sockeye spawning in the lower river (biological goals). In addition, the current weir and weir site is not conducive to trapping fish at flows of 600 cfs or greater. In these flows, the weir picket panels are pulled out to allow for passage of the increased water volume and associated debris. When operating under these circumstances the facility is unable to capture a significant number of fish, but the structural integrity of the facility often remains intact. As flows increase above 600 cfs, the A -frame weir becomes increasingly unstable and will eventually washout as flows approach about 1 ,000 cfs. The new location and resistant board weir proposed for the Renton site should remedy these shortcomings. The location and design of the broodstock collection facility are important to meeting the biological goals of the hatchery. Considerable work has been done to develop technical protocols and designs that reduce the risk of unintended adverse effects on naturally spawning salmon populations while allowing the project to contribute to larger sockeye 9 returns and improved fishing opportunities. The location at 1-405 was carefully chosen after technical studies and environmental review pointed to this site as the best location. The location is important to accessing a segment of the returning adult sockeye run to be used for broodstock that is representative of the entire population. The current site at Cavanaugh Pond (river mile 6.7) misses approximately 30% of the population because it is so far upstream. The collection facility system that is planned for the 1-405 site has been in use in other areas and has been successful at withstanding higher fall flows that compromise the facility currently in use. Consequently, current collection operations often need to be terminated earlier than desired, compromising biological and production goals. The proposed system is capable of withstanding higher flows due to its flexibility and ability to submerge during periods of very high flows. This will allow the collection period to occur near the middle of the run rather than favoring the earlier portion of the run. Weir Resistance board weirs have been used in Alaska for over 20 years, and in recent years, they have been used in Washington, Oregon and California. Their popularity as a monitoring and management tool continues to grow throughout the country. By design, resistance board weirs are relatively flexible structures that provide for boat passage, river user safety, and improved debris management. in contrast to rigid structures such as concrete or A -frame weirs, resistance board weirs have the ability to "collapse," or fold down in the downstream direction during high flow or debris load conditions, allowing floating debris to pass over. This is a huge benefit compared to rigid weirs, allowing the structure to collapse and sink rather than washout. The weir proposed for this site will span the width of the Cedar River, just upstream of the 1-405 Bridge (see Figure 2). The pickets and spacers are plastic and built in 3'x20' panel sections. The bottoms of these panels are secured to the riverbed by hooking to a cable that runs across the bottom of the river so that the panels can lay downstream with the lower end floating at water surface. The cable is threaded through brackets that are connected to a metal base. The metal base is secured to the bottom with pins and small cables to duckbill anchors upstream. The metal plate will be left in place from year to year; but the cable, weir panels and traps would be removed at the end of the broodstock collection operations in December. Traps A trap made of aluminum pickets, approximately 6'x 12' in size, will be used to intercept sockeye. It will be moved as river conditions change during the fall, starting out in the deeper area of the river and ending up nearer to shore as flows increase. The trap will have the ability to be opened to permit volitional passage of salmon, since most of the sockeye and all Chinook and coho will pass the collection site. The hatchery will need to trap up to 20,000 sockeye depending on run size and broodstock collection will be less than 50% of the sockeye run. Specific protocols for passing Chinook will be in place for avoiding delay or causing redistribution of spawning sites. Protocols have been developed and tested at the current facility and that knowledge will be used to develop procedures for the new facility. Monitoring will continue to identify where Chinook spawn, expanding on a data base that began in 1999. 10 Figmv ?: Sclicniolic dio,�ram ol"a r(,vistcmce board well - Safety cable A safety cable that spans the river will be installed to provide greater employee security when working during high flow conditions. The cable would be high enough off the water to avoid being a hazard to boaters. Thls cable would be removed at the end of collection operations. Access Through the environmental review process and related discussions with Renton City staff and elected officials, it is felt that impacts to public access and recreational use can be minimized while enhancing opportunities for the public to learn more about salmon in the Cedar River. The access drive will provide safe and easy access to the Cedar River for foot traffic that is rot currently available on the south side of the Cedar River. Also the drive area will provide a facility for the launching of small non -motorized watercraft such as row boats, kayaks, canoes, and inner tubes for water activities. Public access to the facility will not be precluded when the fish transport truck is entering or leaving the access driveway. The fish transport truck drivers are SPU employees, they have Commercial Drivers Licenses and routinely operate heavy equipment in public areas with pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicular traffic. They will yield the right-of-way to the public. The fish loading operation should take no more than an hour and during that operation, WDFW and SPU staff will guide boaters to the safest route around the truck as they approach the ramp. The public interaction at this site will be very similar to the interaction SPU and WDFW have encountered at the former weir site, which was located at rivermile 6.5 in a King County park. Staff will also be able to inform the public about adult salmon collection activities. The access drive will allow for removal of salmon from the traps and into the hauling truck. Up to two times a year. a boom truck may be used to facilitate trap installation and removal. Authorized vehicular access to the broodstock weir will be from the existing Narco Road across the existing pedestrian trail. This section of the trail will be modified to support the weight of the truck. Part of the existing unimproved parking area is planned to be used as the site for the caretaker's trailer and a smaller storage trailer. To access the river, removable bollards will be installed in lieu of a few large stones currently restricting vehicles to the parking area. Per the Tri-Park Master Plan, the existing parking lot will be replaced by a larger lot upstream. The current Narco Road alignment will be modified and extended, via a new bridge, over the Cedar River to the park facilities on the right bank, eventually connecting with SR169. Future vehicular and trail access to the facility will be continuously maintained. Trailers Personnel will be on site 7 days a week, 24 hours a day when the weir is in operation. A portable trailer will be situated in the informal gravel parking area between the Narco Road and the Cedar River Trail for temporary living quarters. In addition, a smaller, temporary equipment trailer will be placed adjacent to the living quarters to allow for storage of equipment and clothing. Refer to Figure 1: Site Layout Plan. Utilities Electricity will be brought to the site for lighting, pumps and to provide electricity to the caretaker RV. A small (3/4") water service will be installed to provide potable water to the upper portion of the project site. Garbage and recycling containers will be provided for weir operation staff. Clearly labeled containers will be placed in the utility/equipment trailer and their contents will be removed weekly (or more frequently if necessary) and managed off -site. Restroom facilities will be located in the trailer designated as temporary living space. There will be a waste water holding tank built into the trailer as well as an auxiliary tank located beneath the trailer. Tanks will be pumped out weekly (or more frequently if necessary) by a licensed provider of such services. We are exploring the possibiiities of establishing a connection to a nearby sewer line at a later date. All utilities will be separately metered and usage will be paid for by SPU. Lighting A lighting system is proposed to meet the functional and safety requirements of the round-the-clock demand of the fish collection program. The fixtures will be selected and sited to minimize glare and to be visually recessive in the landscape. The system will be on a separate circuit, to be activated only during fish collection operations. Public safety The river supports non -motorized boat traffic and moderate recreational use, especially in the summer months. When the weir is in place from mid -September to early December, a boat passage cap in the weir structure will allow for safe boat passage over the top of the weir. Public and field crew safety is the highest priority for the project. Various agencies have proven the safe design of this weir structure through their experience elsewhere. The weir design; operational procedures, and safety plan minimize potential public safety risks. The weir has many safety aspects inherent in its design for passing objects and not trapping surface objects and safety will be augmented with operational elements (monitoring, cleaning, etc...), buoys, safety lights, l2 and warning signs. Signs for river users will be posted upriver at Riverview Park and along the river bank between Riverview Park and the weir. Throughout the season, the weir and its operation will be evaluated to identify potential risks and immediate action will be undertaken to eliminate or minimize those risks. There will be signage installed on the shore and around the weir warning the public of the dangers associated with walking on the weir. Goals for broodstock collection Collection of adequate numbers of sockeye broodstock to meet the hatchery eggtake goal is critical to the success of the hatchery program. The goal for the interim hatchery is rarely met because sufficient broodstock can not be captured with the existing weir design and location, in part because a significant number of sockeye spawn below the current capture site. As envisioned at this time, the increased trapping efficiency at the Renton site will reduce the number of days required to transport fish from seven to five (Monday — Friday). Personnel will be on -site 7 days a week, 24 hours a day and will be responsible for monitoring and cleaning the weir. Impacts to other species Adverse impacts to Chinook and other fish species are likely to be avoided or minimized through monitoring and modifying weir operations. This has been done very successfully at the Cavanaugh Pond site through operational protocols. The protocols are being modified for the weir site in Renton, through consultation with the Cedar River Anadromous Fish Committee, including federal, tribal. and state fish management agencies. Mobilization and installation Mobilization for installation of the weir will begin in mid -September. The weir installation takes 2-3 days with a 4-6 person crew. It will take an additional 2-3 days to setup the supporting infrastructure and equipment. Relatively simple installation and removal are important features of resistance board weirs. No concrete pilings or other permanent structures are necessary. Picket panels made of poly vinyl chloride (PVC) pipe and ultra high molecular weight plastic (UHMW) are the primary structural weir components. These panels can be quickly installed and removed by hand by a few technicians and the entire weir and associated components can be installed or removed within 2-3 days. Installation begins with the placement of the substrate rail in the river. The rail is installed in sections and it is secured on the bottom with rebar stakes. It may be necessary to install duckbill anchors into the substrate upstream of each rail section. A cable is threaded through eyelets on the substrate rail and serves as an anchor system for the resistance board panels. Resistance board panels are hooked on the substrate rail cable. A boat passage area receives specialized panels for passing watercraft and the trap area receives a modified passing chute panel. Once all of the resistance board panels are installed then the trap will be installed. The trap is a modular structure and installation takes a crew of 2-4 about 4 hours to install. The weir will be installed in stages and boaters will be able to easily navigate around the installation. If the need arises, weir installers can provide boaters with assistance. Once the weir is installed, boaters will be able to navigate over the weir at the skiff gates (see Figure 2). The weir installation will be coordinated from the south shore of the river. However, the equipment and supplies will not monopolize the entire access drive during the installation process. There will be areas for boaters and others to access the river during installation. Duration of Fish Collection Activities The fish collection activities include the installation, placement, and operation of the temporary weir, fish trap, hauling of adult salmon, and placement of temporary trailers (2 trailers, one for a caretaker residence and one for equipment storage). The maximum duration that these facilities will be at the Cedar River Access Site is from mid - September through early December. This period may be shortened if the river flows become too high or if the adult sockeye salmon egg quotas are reached earlier. It is anticipated that the installation and removal of these facilities will take about two days each. Except for the period noted above (mid -September through early December), the site will be clear of all fish collecting facilities. Because the weir and fish trap would impede boaters from launching directly off the paved launch surface, launching at this site will be restricted while the weir and trap are in place. Seattle Public Utilities, with City of Renton approval, will sign the site and communicate this restriction through the appropriate means (maps, guides, program information, etc) to ensure user expectation and compliance. However, general use and access to the site by the public during park operating hours will be unimpeded throughout the year. Exceptions to this year-round access would include temporary closure due to public safety and environmental quality concerns. Maintenance The weir is cleaned on a regular basis (i.e... at least daily). The frequency of maintenance depends on flow and debris levels. A pair of technicians can walk across the weir to partially submerge each panel, thereby allowing the current to wash most debris downstream. Technicians will use a rake, stiff bristle brush, or their hands to clear away aquatic vegetation and to push larger debris loads off the weir. Staffing and daily operations A trained person will be on site 24 hours a day while the weir is in the river. Temporary housing is provided in a recreational trailer in the parking area. Daily operation occurs from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this time period up to four people will sort fish from the trap into holding pens in the river (one for females and one for males). Additional people may be called in to work during non -regular hours to address problems and ensure work is conducted in a safe manner. Ore to three times per day fish will be moved to the transportation truck on the ramp close to ordinary high water. Moving fish to the truck will be done by hand in soft fish tubes or mechanically. The mechanical transfer is planned to be done by lifting the fish in a container and swinging them over the truck, or through lifting and pouring the fish through a pipe into the transport truck. If a second trap is used, fish from that trap will likely be transported by hand to the fish transport truck. 14 Once the truck is loaded, it and two to three people will leave to take the fish to the Cedar River Sockeye Hatchery at Landsburg. At least one person will remain at the weir site. The fish will be delivered to holding facilities at Landsburg. The number of the trips the fish transport truck will make each day will depend on the number of fish available, the number of fish already collected, staffing limitations, and other activities. Only one trip per day will be needed when numbers of sockeye are low in the early and later stages of the run. Due to physical limitations it is expected that the maximum number of trips at the peak of the fish migration will be three round trips. The goal is to collect enough fish through operations Monday through Friday, that there will be little or no fish hauling on Saturdays and Sundays. This will depend on the trapping success of the new weir. During some flow situations a boat may be used to remove material from the weir. The boat will not be motorized, in compliance with local regulations. The boat would be secured to a temporary cable above the river and upstream of the weir when it is in use. The boat will be stored at Landsburg and not at the project site. Public Outreach and Education Fixed interpretive and educational panels: These panels will be developed by SPU through an interpretive design process, with input from City of Renton, RCO, Muckleshoot and Snoqualmie Tribes (if desired). They will be full color; and constructed of porcelain -baked enamel which is designed to be installed outdoors. Kiosk An interpretive kiosk is proposed on the left bank overlooking the broodstock weir. The kiosk will be a painted, fabricated steel structure with a roof and anchored to an accessible concrete slab along the river side of the existing Cedar River Trail. Space will be provided to install four 2' x 37 interpretive panels in a vertical format. The four -panel kiosk will include five main topics, with the last two installed on a rotating basis; depending on whether or not the weir is in operation: 1. Overview of the regional trail system Map of park layout and regional trail, description of recreational opportunities, including biking, walking, boating, and fishing. A small brochure will provide a take- away with recreation opportunities and stewardship messages (e.g. water wise gardening or other topics relevant to City of Renton initiatives) designed as part of this panel. 2. Rules and Regulations Posting of City of Renton Park rules, updateable fishing regulations, trail etiquette, partnerships with other agencies to create the trail, park, and recreational area. 15 3. History of land ownership and use Native American usage, trans -continental railway, diversion of the Cedar into Lake Washington, industry of the Denny Renton Clay Co., recent land acquisition and ownership, including RCO, and City of Renton. 4. Sockeye in the Cedar (seasonal sign posted during collection phase) Broodstock operation, hatchery (how it works, how it helps salmon, who's in charge), Muckleshoot Indian Tribe,1NDFW co -managers of sockeye fishery, SPU's role under the Habitat Conservation Plan, adaptive management, sockeye life cycle. A white board space to provide public with daily and/or cumulative fish count updates. 5. Source to Sound and Faucet (posted when not collecting sockeye) The story of the Cedar River and its basin: information on drinking water supply and management Renton's aquifer and SPU's management of the Cedar River Municipal Watershed; management of flows for fish resources and flood control. Interpretive Panel: Free -Standing Interpretive Panels: Two 2' x 3' free-standing interpretive panels wilt be sited on the river's right bank above the weir 1. Lifestyles of the Fish and Famous Who is in the river (sockeye, Chinook, coho, steelhead, rainbow trout, suckers, cutthroat, whitefish), when they are in the river, developmental phases in the river, diagram of life cycle of anadromous/freshwater fish; sockeye in the Cedar River (seasonal sign posted during collection phase). Broodstock operation (how it works, how it helps salmon, who's in charge), hatchery, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe/WDFW co -managers of sockeye fishery, adaptive management, and sockeye life cycle. 2. Born to be Wild: Native habitats and plants Plant identification and specific animals they support, erosion control, riparian zones, how people can help salmon and native habitat at home. (Similar info to kiosk sign #d-1, reformatted to horizontal layout) Brochures Brochure developed and produced by SPU (to be posted on Kiosk as part of Recreation opportunities panel) Topic: Regional trail system, recreation opportunities, and stewardship messages (e.g. waterwise gardening, water conservation, native planting, litter control, etc. as relevant to City of Renton). Stakeholders and Partnership Opportunities: The organizations listed below have a demonstrated interest in the health of the lower Cedar River, and will be contacted to see in what ways it would be appropriate for them to support this project. Friends of the Cedar River Watershed (FCRW) "Mission: To inspire conservation and protection of a healthy Cedar River Watershed through restoration, education, and stewardship." 16 SPU will retain FCRW to recruit and coordinate 1-2 stewardship events, depending on need, to restore native habitat in project area. WRIA 8 "In WRIA 8, citizens, scientists, businesses, environmentalists and governments are cooperating on protection and restoration projects and have developed a science -based plan to conserve salmon today and for future generations." http:1/dnr.metrokc.gov/wrias/8/index.htm Cedar River Council "The Cedar River Council (CRC) is made up of a group of stakeholders who voice their opinions and concerns and participate in discussions about issues regarding the health of the river at monthly meetings. CRC membership cultivates collaboration among a variety of citizens including basin residents and representatives of community groups, buslresses, and local, state, federal, and tribal governments." Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) WDFW staff will be on -site 24/'7 during the collection period. SPU will facilitate training of staff in public contact and education, recognizing that this is an essential and inescapable part of their work. They will be able to assist with a variety of questions, primarily about the broodstock facility and the salmon, but also be able to refer visitors to the appropriate place for questions about recreation opportunities. Tie-in with Cedar River efforts. Cedar River Salmon Journey Coordinated among Seattle Public Utilities, Friends of the Cedar River Watershed (FCRW), and the Seattle Aquarium. partially funded by King Conservation District and the City of Renton, this 10-year program trains volunteers to interpret the magnificent sa€mon journey up the Cedar River every fall. About 60 volunteers are stationed at 4-5 sites along the Cedar on 6 weekend dates in the fall, sharing their knowledge of salmon, habitat needs; and Cedar River history. Sites for 2008 may include Renton Library, Cedar River Park and Broodstock facility, Riverview Park, Cavanaugh Pond, and Landsburg Park. Stewardship activities FCRW coordinated 14 restoration events in the entire Cedar River Watershed in 2007, utilizing 380 volunteers and clearing 1.25 acres of invasive plants. Similar habitat restoration events are planned for 2008 and beyond. Seattle Public Utilities will fund and coordinate 1-2 restoration events (depending on the need once the project is complete) in the vicinity of the project, to remove invasive plants or plant native species in disturbed area. They will recruit local residents, schools or community organizations to participate in this effort. There is a potential outreach opportunity to schools in the vicinity of the Cedar River Watershed, such as: Lindbergh High School, Nelson Middle School, and Tiffany Park Elementary School. Habitat stewardship activities such as native plant restoration, salmon watching, and water testing are possibilities. Collaboration with interested teachers/classes to create a self -guided, or volunteer (Cedar River Salmon Journey 17 velunteers) facilitated program at the site during salmon spawning season will be explored. Inclusion of WDFW staff in the program is possible. 18