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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 McKenzie OxbowDISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT: AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 10/7/2013 Meeting Type: Regular Meeting Staff Contact/Dept.: Len Goodwin DPW Staff Phone No: (541)726-3685 Estimated Time: 10 minutes S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Promote and Enhance our Hometown Feel while Focusing on Liva-bility and Environmental Quality ITEM TITLE: MCKENZIE OXBOW ACTION RE-QUESTED: Review a proposal to transfer the balance of the McKenzie Oxbow to Willamalane Parks and Recreation District and APPROVE OR NOT APPROVE A RESOLUTION AP- PROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE WILLAMA-LANE PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT AND THE CITY WITH RESPECT TO TAX LOTS 17-02-03-401 AND 17-02-29-2901, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE MCKENZIE OXBOW NATURAL AREA, A LEASE OF THE MCKENZIE OXBOW NATURAL AREA AND TAX LOT 17-02-30-2500, AND AUTHORIZING AND DI-RECTING OFFICERS OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS EFFECTING THE TRANSACTION. ISSUE STATE- MENT: The McKenzie Oxbow was donated to the City by the Weyerhaeuser Company in 1993. A small portion of the property was transferred to the McKenzie River Trust in 2009, for con-servation purposes. The balance was evaluated to determine if there were stormwater man- agement needs that justified the City retain ownership of some or all of the property. Staff have now concluded that the property may be transferred to Willamalane, subject to some easements to support City stormwater management activities. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Summary of Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement 2. McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan 3. Map of Affected Area 4. Resolution In 1993, the Weyerhaeuser Company donated a parcel of land immediately north of the Eugene Springfield Highway and east of 42nd Street, to the City, with the intent that it be preserved as an open and natural area. In 2001, the City conducted a master planning process for this site, and, on June 18, 2001, directed that the plan be recog-nized as the management plan for the site, and that City staff comply with the policies when making man- agement decisions concerning the property. The plan, in summary, concludes that in addition to the exist-ing uses for production of potable water for City residents and as a utility corridor, many of the functions are educational or recreational in nature. In furtherance of the plan objectives, a portion of the property was transferred to the McKenzie River Trust. Conceptually, many of the remaining functions were believed to fall within the customary activities of the Willamalane Park and Recreation District. The principal alternative City use for the property was to support stormwater management functions. City staff have examined the needs in that area in depth and now conclude that those needs can be met by re- serving an appropriate easement with respect to the existing stormwater facilities. As a result, staff recom- mends that the entire balance of the property be conveyed to Willamalane, reserving to the City sufficient rights with respect to existing stormwater facilities. When staff reviewed the proposed action on October 22, Council directed that certain modifications be considered, including, among other things, clarity with respect to responsibility for the Levee Path which occupies Lot 2500, adjacent to 42nd Street. After further discussions with Willamalane, staff from the two agencies have agreed upon a mix of responsibilities for certain aspects of the path and the land on which it is located. Staff will review those changes (which are shown in red on Attachment 1) and recommend ap- proval by the Council. Willamalane staff will also be available to respond to questions, if any. Attachment 1 KEY ELEMENTS OF CITY/WILLAMALANE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TRANSFERRING MCKENZIE OXBOW 1. City transfers Oxbow property to Willamalane 2. Agreement on arrangement for abutting tax lot 2500 a. 42nd street Path on that lot. b. Inadvertently not transferred to City with 42nd Street. c. Provides access to Oxbow area. d. County recently surrendered to City. e. Lot transferred to Willamalane. f. Willamalane to assume responsibility for path maintenance. g. City to retain responsibility for any lighting on path. h. City to mow area adjacent to path. i. City to be responsible for any flood management issues related to site of path. 3. SUB and Rainbow granted easement for wells that not presently covered by existing easements. 4. City retains easement for operations and maintenance of existing drainage slough through the property. 5. Willamalane agrees to fulfill the obligations of the Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan. 6. Willamalane agrees to work with City on placement of Highbanks Multi-use Path. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area A Donation By Weyerhaeuser Company Master Plan S~7o City of Springfield 225 Fifth Street Springfield, Oregon 97477 P~ g'9: Satre Associates, P.C. 132 East Broadway, Suite 536 Eugene, Oregon 97401 541) 465-4721 June 12,2001 2-1 I McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan Table of Contents I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Executive Summary Section One: Project Overview o Purpose o Planning Process o Site Context McKenzie River Watershed and Subbasin Project Site Surrounding Land Use Surrounding Transportation Network Section Two: City Goals and Mayor's Task Force o City Goal Environmental Stewardship Provision ofPublic Facilities Site and River Access Site Uses and Management o Mayor's Task Force Section Three: Characteristics o Natural Resources Wetlands and Vegetation Soils Topography Flood Hazard Area Species ofConcern Plant Wildlife o Site Improvements Access Welljield Overhead Electrical Line Informal Trails Site Uses Section Four: Previous Land Use Documents o Draft McKenzie River Subbasin Assessment, Draft Summary Report o Juvenile Chinook Salmon and Pond Turtle Habitat Characteristics of the Springfield/ Weyerhaeuser Property; Reach # 10 of the McKenzie River o Rare Species Habitat Assessment o Delineation of Jurisdictional Wetland Boundaries, Report Findings I 2-2 ES-l 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-5 1-8 1-8 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-3 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-3 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-8 3-10 3-10 3-11 3-12 3-12 3-13 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-2 4-2 Eugene-Springfield Metro Area General Plan Willamette River Greenway, River Corridors, and Waterway Element Environmental Resources Element Transportation Element Parks and Recreation Facilities Element Metro Plan Update Natural Assets and Constraints Working Papers Draft Metropolitan Natural Resources Special Study Draft Metropolitan Natural Resources Functional Plan McKenzie River Riparian Corridor Evaluation Willamalane Park and Recreation District 1980 Comprehensive Plan Willamalane Park and Recreation District, 1995 Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area Transportation Plan The Eugene-Springfield Transportation System Plan, Update Springfield Bicycle Plan Section Five: Regulatory Requirements Federal Agencies National Marine Fisheries Service Army Corps ofEngineers US Fish and Wildlife Service State Agencies Oregon Division ofState Lands Oregon Department ofFish and Wildlife Oregon Department ofTransportation Local Agencies Lane County Section Six: Site Analysis and Uses Site Analysis Physical Improvements Restorative Improvements Restorative Areas Analysis Methodology Findings Opportunities Public Education Wetland Mitigation Storm Water Management Restoration Conservation McKenzie River Multi-use path Constraints Site Uses 11 2-3 I 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-3 I4-4 4-4 I4-4 4-5 4-6 I4-6 4-7 I4-8 4-8 4-8 I 5-1 5-1 I5-1 5-2 5-2 I5-2 5-2 5-3 I5-3 5-3 5-3 I 6-1 I6-1 6-1 6-1 I6-1 6-2 6-2 I6-3 6-3 6-3 I6-3 6-3 6-4 I6-4 6-4 I6-4 I I Section Seven: Enhancement Plan G Enhancement Plan Philosophy G Design Approach G Initial Plan G Enhancement Plan 7-1 7-1 7-1 7-1 7-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Section Eight: Site Policies G Restoration Improvements G Physical Improvements G Site Management 8-1 8-1 8-2 8-3 Section Nine: Implementation Scope G Management Requirements G Project Formation Phase G Program Development G Funding Sources 9-1 9-1 9-1 9-1 9-2 Section Ten: Attachments Tables G Table I : Potential Rare Plant Species Examined G Table 2: Potential Rare Animals Species Examined G Table 3: Potential Permit Requirements for Proposed Improvements G Table 4: Proposed Uses and Area Designations G Table 5: Proposed Uses and Potential Needs G Table 6: Potential Management for Site Uses G Table 7: Potential Management for Site Improvements G Table 8: Proposed Uses/Improvements and Applicable City Project Goals G Table 9: potential Uses and Site Areas G Table 10: Implementation Phasing 3-6 3-8 5-4 6-5 6-6 6-7 6-8 7-2 7-3 9-2 Maps G Map 1: Vicinity Map G Map2: Existing Site Conditions Map G McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Wetland Boundary Map G Map 3: Vegetation Zones Map G Map 4: Wildlife Habitat Zones Map G Map 5: Site Analysis Map G Map 6: Enhancement Plan III 2-4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan (Plan) assesses environmental conditions to determine opportunities for conservation, enhancement, and appropriate uses of a unique 85-acre tract of land donated to the City of Springfield by the Weyerhaeuser Company. The site is located on a portion of the McKenzie River that is hydrologically very dynamic with outstanding habitat for salmonids, pond turtles, and other ecologically significant species. In addition to possessing high quality wetlands and riparian environment, the site also houses groundwater wellfields that are important to the community's potable water supply. This Plan, therefore, highlights the natural and human context to guide the future of this special place. The Plan provides the City with a long-term VISIOn and management strategy for this environmentally sensitive area, while providing the community with an understanding of the property's ecological importance. An overriding goal of the Plan is to incorporate potential new uses for the site that does not impede the site's existing uses (e.g., groundwater wellfield operation and maintenance, and stormwater management) or natural function. The planning process began with Springfield City Council identifying planning goals for the project site and with the formation of Mayor's Task Force. The Task Force represents a broad base of user groups, interested and affected agencies, associations and property owners and has provided assistance in the planning effort. In the planning process, the consultant project team assessed the site's characteristics, features, opportunities, and constraints through site inspections and review of documents that refer, or are applicable to the subject site. The team used an overlay analysis method, which stacks" existing natural features, sensitive areas, critical resources, and regulatory setback requirements to identify those areas that merit protection and those that have potential for site improvements. Based on this overlay analysis, the team divided the site into three areas. These areas are identified as: 1) unsuitable for physical improvement, 2) suitable for improvement, and 3) suitable for improvement with mitigation. The team also identified the potential regulatory requirements for the proposed uses and improvements as well as the regulatory agencies involved. Potential uses identified for the site include: environmental education programs; wetland mitigation, enhancement and banking; stormwater management; wellfield production and maintenance; multi-use path (southern portion of site); wildlife viewing; and walking/hiking. ES-l 2-5 I Proposed improvements to the site include: vegetation restoration; relocation of overhead utility lines; trailheads; interpretive signage; kiosk; small scale information center; multi-use path; and, soft surface, ADA-accessible conservation trails. ES-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Based on these uses, the site's natural features and City Council's goals, the Plan outlines a series of site policies for the management of the site. The site policies are divided into three categories: restoration improvements; physical improvements; and site management. Implementation of the plan requires a cooperative effort among city, local, state and federal agencies and organizations. A general implementation scope identifies three elements for implementation including: management requirements, project formation, and program development. 2-6 I McKENZIE RIVER OXBOW NATURAL AREA MASTER PLAN Section One: Project OverviewI I I I I I I I I I I I I I 2-7 I McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan PROJECT OVERVIEW I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Section I of this document provides an overview of this plan's purpose and a summary of the planning process. This section also provides contextual information on the site as it relates to the McKenzie River, its watershed, subbasin, and adjacent land uses. A historic overview ofthe river's geomorphic activity is provided through aerial photographs datingbackto1944. PURPOSE The purpose of this Master Plan Plan) is to assess and document environmental conditions and to determine opportunities for conservation, enhancement, and appropriate uses of a unique 85- acre tract of land. Weyerhaeuser Company donated this property to the City of Springfield in 1993. The site is identified on Lane County Assessor's Map No. 17-02- 30-00 Tax Lot No. 401 and Map No. 17-02-29-00, Tax Lot No.) It is located north of the Eugene- Springfield Highway (Highway 126), immediately east of 42nd Street. It should be noted that the total area of land reviewed as part of the site analysis (refer to Section 6) is approximately 105 acres. 42nd Street Project Site Hwy. 126 Weyerhaeuser Company MAP 1: VICINITY MAP Not to Scale This additional area includes the portion of McKenzie River within the project site, land immediately north of the site, land east of the wellfield and land on the east side of McKenzie River. This area was included to provide the project consultants, Satre Associates (Satre), with additional information on adjacent natural features and how those areas influence the ecological functions of the site. This Plan will provide the City with a long-term vision and management strategy for this environmentally sensitive tract of land, while providing the community with an understanding of the property's ecological importance. An overriding goal of the Plan is to incorporate potential new uses for the site with existing authorized uses of the site SATRE ASSOCIATES 1-1 June 12,2001 2-8 Project Overview I McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan e.g., well field operation and maintenance and storm water management) in a manner that allows for public use of the site, but does not impede the site's existing uses or natural function. Potential projects and partnerships to assist the City with implementation and management strategies of improvement projects were also identified. SATRE ASSOCIATES 1-2 June 12,2001 I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I PLANNING PROCESS An iterative planning process based on an approved work program and public involvement program was followed during the preparation of this Plan. The two programs, although separate, shared certain functions and were dependent on one another throughout the process. The Springfield City Council outlined key goals and interests for the site, which provides a framework for the site program and potential uses. These goals and interests are discussed in Section 2: City Goals and Mayor's Task Force. The formation of the Mayor's Task Force (Task Force) was necessary to assist with planning efforts. PlanninR Process Diawam WORK PROGRAM PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM. . 2-9 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Project Overview McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan Satre reviewed numerous planning documents that either refers to the site directly or indirectly. Those reports are discussed in Section 4: Previous Land Use Documents. Based on the information gathered from those reports, site inspections and meetings with the Task Force, an Existing Conditions Report (Report) was prepared. The Report documents known data pertaining to soils, floodplains, wetlands, vegetation, habitat values, and other environmental factors; existing on-site utility facilities (i.e., groundwater wellheads and monitoring wells) and other constructed features; and applicable plans, documents, and planned improvements and actions that provide planning and regulatory context. The Report was used as a basis for a site analysis,which identifies potential environmental influences, regulatory influences, site opportunities and constraints for proposed site improvements. The City Council and Task Force reviewed a draft schematic design. This Plan is a product of the revised draft schematic plan reflecting input from the City and Task Force concerning the site program, site analysis and regulatory requirements for proposed site uses. Satre identified potential partnerships and cooperative agreements with agencies or organizations to help the City implement the plan, and to assist with long-term management of the site. The three interim reports prepared during the planning process City Goals and Interests; Existing Conditions; and a Site Facilities Program) are incorporated into this Plan. SITE CONTEXT Source: McKenzie Watershed Council website, h1tP://WWW.polld.llet/-mwcl The project site is part of the McKenzie River watershed, which extends from the ridge of central Cascade Mountains to the floor of the Willamette Valley. The McKenzie watershed encompasses an area of land approximately 1,300 square miles in Lane and Linn counties within the larger Willamette River watershed, which is a component of the even larger Columbia River watershed. iii SATRE ASSOCIATES 1-3 June 12, 2001 2-10 Project Overview I J~ I McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan A recent analysis of the watershed, the McKenzie River Subbasin Assessment, ecological assesses the McKenzie River floodplain's ecology, identifies conservation and restoration opportunities, and discusses the influence of upstream actions and processes. This assessment identifies 37 river reaches, which are defined by changes in geomorphology, land use, tributary junctions, and/or cultural features. The project site is identified as Reach #10 of the McKenzie River subbasin. The McKenzie subbasin includes large contiguous blocks of federal land, private land, and almost exclusively private ownership of the floodplain. Forestry is the dominant land use within the subbasin. In the sensitive lower subbasin floodplain area, commercial and residential development is dominant. rn SATRE ASSOCIATES 1-4 June 12,2001 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Eight families of fish with 23 species, some of which are listed by federal and state agencies as protected Threatened or Endangered species, are native to the McKenzie River subbasin including: Chinook salmon, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, bull trout and mountain whitefish. Issues that affected the vitality of those species include: migration barriers, increase in water temperature due to loss of riparian vegetative cover, competition for food with non-native aquatic species and loss of rearing areas. Another aquatic species that greatly depends on the viability of the river's subbasin is the Western Pond Turtle. The Western Pond Turtle, which is identified as a Species of Concern by federal and state regulatory agencies, uses the riparian habitat of the McKenzie River and its ponded areas for nesting sites. Certain avian species (e.g., willow flycatcher, yellow- breasted chat and osprey) have been adversely affected by the loss of lowland riparian vegetation within the subbasin. Riparian vegetation and the habitat it provides is an important aspect of the McKenzie River ecosystem. The ecological function of the river's riparian area depends on riparian vegetation, ponded areas, wetlands and diverse aquatic and wildlife habitat. The McKenzie River has been referred to in previous planning studies as a "scenic resource of the highest value" and as "a major environmental recreational, cultural and aesthetic feature of the metropolitan area.,,1 Headwaters for the McKenzie River originate from springs at Clear Lake, high in the Cascade Range. The McKenzie River flows 90 miles through the valley, and drops five thousand feet in elevation as it flows through ancient forests, agricultural land, and small communities including: Nimrod, Vida, Leaburg and Walterville before merging with the Willamette River just north of Eugene. Main tributaries emptying into the McKenzie River include the Mohawk River, Gate Creek, and Quartz Creek. The river provides a variety of resources and recreational opportunities and is the sole source of public drinking water for the City of Eugene, Oregon. The once complex system of natural features (i.e., side-channels, alcoves, islands and ponds) along the I McKenzie River Riparian Corridor Evaluation, Scientific Resources, Inc., 1993 2-11 I Project Overview McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I McKenzie River has been altered by the developing dams for flood control and hydroelectric production, and armoring the riverbank in some areas with riprap. The project site is one of the few areas left where the river interacts dynamically with its floodplain and has a healthy system of side-channels, islands and ponds. The McKenzie River supports a diverse aquatic ecosystem. This ecosystem is affected by changes in flow regime, water temperature, turbidity and sediment, water quality, channel complexity, bank hardening, loss of riparian vegetation, and land use within the watershed. Project Site The project site covers approximately 85 acres abutting the Springfield city limits and Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), and WiIlamalane Park and Recreation District Boundary, but is within the Eugene-Springfield Metro Area General Plan (Metro Plan) boundary. The entire site is within the 100-year floodplain and a portion of the site, primarily along the westerly riverbank, is located within the floodway (see Map 2- Existing Conditions Map). Land south, west and northwest of the site is in the City's Heavy Industrial zoning district; property to the north and east across the main river channel, is zoned Rural Residential and in Lane County jurisdiction. The subject site is zoned Exclusive Farm Use by Lane County, but is designated Public Open Space on the Metro Plan diagram. The site is the only location within the Springfield metro area in public ownership alongtheMcKenzieRiverwithinsuchadiversenaturalsetting. The McKenzie River within the project site boundaries is historically a geomorphically and hydrologically active area, with significant movement and braiding of river over time. The following historic photosoftheportionoftheMcKenzieRiverintheprojectsitedepictsubstantialriverc~annel migration. IIII SAfRE ASSOCIATES 1-5 June 12, 2001 2-12 Project Overview I McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan Surroundin~ Land Uses The Weyerhaeuser Company operates a containerboard manufacturing facility and a raw materials merchandising and chipping operation on a tract of land south of the project site, on the south side of Highwayl26. The company's regional offices (for timberlands and regional administrative staff) are also located on this property. The project site and the Weyerhaeuser Company property are connected by Keizer Slough, which runs from the Weyerhaeuser site through the southerly portion of the site to the McKenzie River. Other businesses adjacent to the site include: Oregon Industrial Lumber Products Inc., located north of the site on the north side of Marcola Road; the Child Center located northeast of the site on the south side of Marcola Road; the Springfield School District 19 maintenance yard, Rainbow Water District's headquarters and water treatment facility located west of 42nd Street; and the Riverview Market northeast of the site, on south side of Marcola and on the east side of McKenzie River. iii SATRE ASSOCIATES 1-8 June 12,2001 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) Hayden Bridge Water Filtration Station Station) and the Hayden Bridge Boat Ramp are both located north of Marcola Road. The Station opened in 1950 and is on a 53-acre parcel. The Station is rated to pump 72 million gallons of water per day (mgd) from the McKenzie River and EWEB has water rights to 200 million gallons of water daily, which represents approximately 1% of the river flow. The Station pumps an average of 30 mgd; winter pump rates are 19 mgd and summer pump rates are 45-50 mgd. A remote water station with eight pumps and two filter screens is located immediately adjacent to Hayden Bridge. This remote station pumps water though two pipes to the Station, where water is filtered using a dual media method of course silica sand and anthracite coal. Sediment is removed with Aluminum Sulfate and the water is disinfected with chlorine. An expansion project for the Station will be constructed in 2001 and consists of a 15 million gallon reservoir, water sedimentation basins, new filters and pumps. Surroundin~ Transportation Network The principal arterial road that serves the site is Highway 126. In 1998, the average daily traffic volume for Highway 126 0.70 miles west of 1-5 in Eugene was 57,292 vehicles. This traffic count location is west of the site, but is presumed to be a fair representation of traffic volume on Highway 126 between Eugene and Springfield. Two minor arterial roads abut the site, 42nd Street and Marcola Road. At the southeast comer of the 42nd Street and Marcola Road intersection is a gravel area within Lane County right-of-way serving as the primary point of ingress and egress to the site. Existing bicycle lanes are located on Marcola Road north of the site and on Olympic Street southwest of the site. East of the site is a striped bicycle lane on High Banks Road from 52nd Street eastward. The City is currently developing plans for an off-street multi-use path located on the east side of 42nd Street on the side of a former railroad spur, immediately west of the site. 2-15 I McKENZIE RIVER OXBOW NATURAL AREA MASTER PLAN Section Two: City Goals/Interests and Mayor's Task Force I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 2-17 I McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CITY GOALS/INTERESTS AND MAYOR'S TASK FORCE Section 2 identifies Springfield City Council's expressed goals and interests, which provided a framework for this Plan, and involvement by the Mayor's Task Force, which was created during the initial stages of the planning process. CITY GOALS As an initial step in the project's public involvement program, the Springfield CityCouncilmetinaworksessiononJuly17, 2000. The Council reviewed the scope of work for the project and Existing Conditions Report, and articulated its goals for the project and its interests in approaching selected issues. To frame the varied issues and factors that have bearing on the future use and management of the subject site the projectconsultantsgroupedmajorissuesintofourcategoriesforCouncilconsiderationand deliberation. Issue areas involved environmental stewardship, the continued provision of public facilities, site and river access, and site uses and management. Environmental Stewardship Goal: To actively initiate environmental restoration projects and activities, and consider potential site modifications that would allow legitimate public uses to occur while still preserving the resource base. The City Council is interested in: Promoting removal of invasive, non-native plant species from the site; Actively managing the site to improve the site's aquatic and riparian habitats; Providing public access to the site, at a level compatible with the site's natural qualities; Developing opportunities for outdoor environmental education on-site; Considering a variety of land tenure and management options; Allowing legitimate public uses to occur, including exploring the establishment of an east-west bike route linking the Thurston area with mid-Springfield; and Soliciting involvement and support from various existing groups and creating new groups or aIIiances to educate the community about the value of this resource and support restoration activities. SATRE ASSOCIATES 2-1 June 12,2001 2-18 McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan I City Goals/Interests and Mayor's Task Force Provision ofPublic Facilities Goal: To maintain the existing level of use and function ofpublic facilities on or near the site (e.g., groundwater wells, overhead electrical line, downstream water intake), but consider options that could either allow for potential expansion of groundwater capacity to meet future demand, or relocate wells and the overhead electric line elsewhere. SATRE ASSOCIATES 2-2 June 12,2001 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The City Council is interested in: Maintaining the provision of clean potable water as a priority; Continuing plans to remediate contaminant impacts to the wellfield; Assuring that nearby underground utilities (e.g., fiber optic line within railroad right- of-way along 42nd Street) are preserved; Exploring the potential for relocating or burying the existing overhead electrical line to reduce visual impact to and from the river and vegetation removal in easement; and Exploring the potential for relocating existing wells to avoid contaminant sources. Site and River Access Goal: To provide enhanced public access to the site and river, while preserving the site's inherent natural resource values. The City Council is interested in: Constructing a small safe, informal trailhead and trailhead parking area that is visible from, and proximate to the 42nd Street/Marcola Road intersection; Developing trail access within the site that meets the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act; Providing directional signage to the site; Developing river access opportunities that are subordinate to the site's important ecological values (e.g., perhaps a canoe launch or accessible fishing pier if such facilities can be suitably developed, but NOT another boat launch). Site Uses and Mana~ement Goal: To provide for educational and passive recreational uses that do not harm site ecology or publicfacilities. The City Council is interested in: Cultivating relationships with schools and non-profit educational groups to create outdoor environmental education opportunities; Developing accessible, multi-use trails as called for in adopted local plans; Establishing interpretive kiosks and other signage for self-guided environmental education; 2-19 I w.i: C~ McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan City Goals/lnterests and Mayor's Task Force I Preventing the creation of an attractive nuisance and security problem by restricting hours of use, providing a mechanism for ongoing site maintenance, and using other methods of appropriate site management. I I MAYOR'S TASK FORCE The Task Force represents a broad base of user groups, interests and affected agencies, associations and property owners that have assisted the City and Satre in developing the Plan. The Task Force visited the site, reviewed the Existing Conditions Report, City Goals and Interests Report, Site Facilities Program Report and the draft schematic plan. Throughout the planning process, Task Force members were offered opportunities to review and comment on the project. The Task Force also reviewed and commented on the plan during its development. I I Mayor's Task Force Membership I Interest Task Force Member-Affiliation Cycling Bill Carpenter - Springfield Planning Commission, former Springfield Bike Committee Boating Ken Helfrich - McKenzie River Guides Community Development Fred Simmons - Springfield City Council Area Property Owner Pam Whyte - Weyerhaeuser Company Area Property Owner George Grier - McKenzie River Trust Area Property Owner Blake Hastings - Area Property Owner Area Property Owner Steve Moe - Area Property Owner Recreation Provider Greg Hyde - Willamalane Park and Recreation District Recreation Provider Bob Keefer - Willamalane Park and Recreation District Recreation Provider Jacob Risley - Lane County Department ofPublic Works, Parks Division Utilities Debborah Brewer - Eugene Water and Electric Board Utilities Ken Cerotsky - Springfield Utility Board Utilities Tim Hanley - Rainbow Water District Technical Assistance Jeff Ziller - Oregon Department ofFish and Wildlife Technical Assistance Jim Beal- US Army Corps ofEngineers Technical Assistance Thomas Boyatt - Oregon Department of Transportation Technical Assistance Keith Andersen - Oregon Department ofEnvironmental Quality I I I I I I I I I 2-3 June 12,2001 I SATRE ASSOCIATES 2-20 Site Characteristics I McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan r J EXISTING SITE IMPROVMENTS Access A triangle shaped gravel area at the southwest comer of 42nd Street and Marcola Road serves as the primary access point for the site, and as an informal parking area and trailhead. Although the area is still owned by Lane County and was part of the 42nd Street right-of-way before the Marcola Road intersection was reconfigured, the entire 7,400 s.f. gravel area is within the Springfield city limits. A gravel maintenance drive extends parallel to 42nd Street due south from the trailhead area to a significant public groundwater wellfield located in the southerly portion of the site. Springfield Utility Board (SUB) and Rainbow Water District (RWD) personnel regularly use this drive for access to the wellfield, which provides much of north and mid-Springfield with potable water. The drive is approximately 12-15' wide, comprised of coarse compacted rock, and crosses Keizer Slough via a bridge with a concrete surface and railroad timber framing. SATRE ASSOCIATES 3-10 June 12,2001 I I I I I I I I I I I I I t I Tile view looking nortll along tile maintenance drive An easement over the property allows SUB and RWD to use the maintenance drive as long as there are active public groundwater production wells in the wellfield. A gate located in the gravel area on the southeast comer of the 42nd Street and Marcola Road intersection controls entry to the maintenance drive. Another gate, immediately west of the maintenance drive gate controls access to the former railroad spur. Although public access on the maintenance drive is not authorized, the drive and bridge are used by anglers and others on the site. Illegitimate uses are easy to conceal due to the dense riparian vegetation and the fact that the elevation of the maintenance drive is approximately eight feet below the level of the former railroad spur, which runs parallel to the drive and screens direct visibility from 42nd Street. . 2-34 Site Characteristics t ii:~McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan A view of Keizer Slough looking north from the bridge to the McKenzie River Wellfield The so-called Weyerhaeuser groundwater wellfield is jointly operated by SUB and RWD and represents a significant contribution to Springfield's public water supply. The wellfield is an open field bounded by Highway 126 and the McKenzie River. Several large maple trees grow along the northerly boundary of the well field along the river. Other vegetation in the wellfield area consists largely of field grasses, which are periodically mowed to reduce the potential for fire hazard, and to increase visibility of the wellheads and.reduce the potential for vandalism. The McKenzie River's southern bank, north of the wellfield, is armored with riprap. The wellfield has three active groundwater production wells, two inactive wells and three monitoring wells; another monitoring well is located along at the southeast turn of the lower access road. The three active wells pump 3.6 million gallons of water per day (2500 gallons per minute). Security for the wellfield is a significant concern for water utility operators. View toward the welljieldfrom the maintenance drive north of Highway 126 SATRE ASSOCIATIS 3-11 June 12,2001 2-35 Site Characteristics I ii:~McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan 3-12 June 12,2001 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I t I Immediate water quality concerns are focused around a subsurface plume of Pentachlorophenal (Penta), a chemical formerly used at the Weyerhaeuser plant as a wood preservative, which was discovered in 1994 migrating northwesterly toward the McKenzie River and wellfield area. A monitoring well (MW 19D) located on the Weyerhaeuser property immediately south of Highway 126 is monitoring the direction of the plume twice a month. The plume is elliptical in shape and is approximately 1200 feet wide at its widest point, and approximately 4500 feet long and 70-80 feet in depth. The concentration of Penta in the aquifer is at 9-11 parts per billion at the MW 19D well. Federal regulations establish the value for Penta limits for non-human consumption species in surface water at 12 parts per billion; the limit for drinking water is 1 part per billion. Weyerhaeuser Company, SUB and RWD have collaborated to develop protocols for removing Penta from the public water supply when the plume reaches the Weyerhaeuser wellfield. It is estimated that the SUB and RWD monitoring wells located immediately east of the site could begin to detect Penta levels in 2001. The Weyerhaeuser Company paid for the construction of a filtration system located at the RWD site on 42nd Street to treat potable water supplies when Penta reaches the wellfield. When concentrations of Penta are detected in the water supply, water will be directed from the main transmission line to the filtration system. There the water will pass through a series of eight filtration canisters, each with activated carbon, which are specifically designed to remove the Penta from the water. It is estimated the Penta plume will enter the McKenzie River by the year 2008. Based on the dilution factors, once the Penta is in the McKenzie River it is not anticipated that it will be detected at levels that will pose a risk to human consumption, aquatic species or wildlife habitats. Overhead Electrical Line A 35-foot wide EWEB utility easement is located along the easterly boundary of the site that extends the length of the site immediately east of the maintenance drive. The lines provides 3-phase power to serve uses at the Hayden Bridge Station and Weyerhaeuser Company. Informal Trails Approximately 500 feet south of the maintenance drive gate is a ten-foot wide grassy pathway, created by informal use as a trail to access the McKenzie River. This swath of grass narrows to a width of a single person and is bounded by blackberry approximately thirty feet west of the river. There are numerous lateral trails traversing the site in multiple directions. Although made by informal use of the site, the trails may provide legitimate trail use in areas that will not adversely impact the ecological functions of the site. r..III SATRE ASSOCIATIS 2-36 I Site Characteristics ii: L~ McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan I I I I I I I I I I I I I I r I The McKenzie Riverfrom the terminus ofan informal trail east ofKeizer Slough Site Uses Currently, there are several authorized uses of the project site, which include SUB's and RWD's wellfield production and maintenance of the wellfield, EWEB's electrical line/utility corridor through the westerly portion of the site, stormwater management, Weyerhaeuser's use of Keizer Slough for non-contact coolant water discharge. Existing uses of the site include fishing, transient camping and picnicking. No parking is currentlyallowedinthegravelareaat42ndStreet, due in part to past dumping activities. An existing non-consumptive use on the site is an area in the northwestern portion of the site authorized as a wetland mitigation site in 1996. Documentation of this mitigationsiteshouldbeconsideredasapartoffutureplanninganddesignforwetlandmitigationor restoration activities. SATRE ASSOCIATES 3-13 June 12,2001 2-37 I McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan Regulatory Requirements I I I I I I I I I I I I I I r I Ore~on Department ofFish and Wildlife (ODFW) OOFW has jurisdiction over anadromous fish species and state listed endangered or threatened species. The ODFW also serves as a conduit in which some Federal regulations are enforced within the state. ODFW will be involved in any section 7 or ESA consultation undertaken by NMFS. Ore~on Department ofTransportation (ODOT) OOOT has jurisdiction over state highways and roads. Eugene-Springfield Highway 126 is under ODOT jurisdiction. Any improvement that may occur within the ODOT Highway 126 right-of-way will need to be coordinated with ODOT. Local Aeencies Lane County The site is outside of Springfield's UGB. Therefore, Lane County has jurisdiction over land use, development, and fill/removal activities on the site. In a work session on March 13th, 2001 the Lane County Board of Commissioners reviewed but did not act upon the recommendations of the Lane County PlanningCommission. These recommendations called for the creation of a Critical Habitat Conservation Zone (CHCZ) in response to the listing of bull trout, Oregon Coast coho, and Upper Willamette spring Chinook as threatened species under the Endangered Species Act and the 4(d) rule. The CHCZ would supersede the Class I Stream Riparian Regulations (LC 16.253) and supplement the Willamette Greenway Development Permit LC 16.254) and Floodplain Combining Zone (LC 16.244) code provisions. Any future improvement to the site will need to meet the criteria and standards set forth in the Lane Code. The following table illustrates the permitting requirements for uses and improvements proposed on the site through this planning effort. Ill. SATRE ASSOCIATI5 5-3 June 12,2001 2-51 McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan Regulatory Requirements Table 3: Potential Permit Requirements for Proposed Improvements and Uses. NMFS ACOE USFWS DEQ ODFW ODOT DSL LC City Wetland C P C C C - P P - Mitigation Stormwater C P C P C - P PIC - Management Multi-use Path C C C - C P - P P 42nu Street - - - - - - - P P Trailhead High Banks - - - - - P - P P Road Trailhead Signagel Kiosk C C C - C - C P - assumes above ord. high water) Vegetation C P C - C - C P - Restoration Conservation C P C C C - P P - Trails Wellfield C P C C C - P P - Expansion Relocation of C P C C C - P P - Utility Lines Riparian C P C C C - P P - Enhancement C = Coordinate P = Permit Potential Permits ACOE = Section 404 DEQ = Section 401, NPDES (assuming 1 acres or more) ODOT = Facility Permit, Access Permit DSL = Fill/Removal Permit LC = Riparian Modification Permit, Floodplain Permit City = Land and Drainage Alteration Permit and Paving Permit Coordination is cited when there is a possibility that a potential use or project may have impact on surrounding jurisdictional areas, areas above ordinary high water levels or on waters containing Section 7 ESA species. General requirements: any removal of vegetation will require permits from Lane County, placement or removal of anything within areas of Ordinary High Water Level will require a permit from DSL and ACOE. Work within ODOT right of way may have to be coordinated with NMFS. T- SATREASSOCIATES 5-4 June 12,2001 2-52 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 0/)I, ~~/ I I II I IJL_J I I 1-, r I 1 ~ I f, I c'.; MCKI:.NZIE RIVER OXBOW NATURAL AREA MASTER PLAN Map 5 June 12, 2001 Main access to site, controllled intersection, access gates exist on site, gravel area serves as parking area Dense vegetation, complex side channels, most diverse area of the site with regard to supporting a variety of vegetation and wildlife habitat Former railroad line at higher elevation then site, gravel surfaced maintenance drive used by SUB & RWD v 7r. Sheltered "cove" areas and side channels Legend N Study Area ShP McKenzie River Inset: 1998 Aerial Photograph Not To ScaleExistingutilityright-of-way for EWEB overhead electrical lines service Hayden Bridge Pump Station Wellfield, open grass area, hardened bank Tributary III Wetland Ponded Area D Slough Internal trails exist throughout site I 0~;::1l,!~>,:: .. Extremely steep road embankement, heavily vegetated Potential for connection to High Banks Road I Site Analysis and Uses iii(~McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan I I I I I I I I I I I I I I r I for improvement, suitable areas for improvement with mitigation and unsuitable areas for improvement. Mitigation necessary for physical improvements is greatly dependent on the improvement being proposed and the impact. However, in general, mitigation could include: creation of additional wetlands, planting of riparian vegetation, and expansion of public educational programs occurring on the site. This analysis assumes all the current authorized uses (i.e., well field production and maintenance, electric utility corridor and stormwater management by the City of Springfield) will continue to occur on the site. Any expansion of these uses should be allowed with the appropriate mitigation measures to ensure minimal adverse impact to the ecological function of the site. Opportunities Public Education The site is a function of dynamic habitat, features and attributes that demonstrate the importance of environmental stewardship. An environmental education program focus for the site can promote a community awareness about how this site functions and why the function of this site is so important. The education format can promote important role the public well field serves to the community, how stormwater is managed and the importance of the ecological function of the site. The City can encourage partnerships with local school districts (i.e., Springfield School District #19 and Eugene District # 4J) to form create volunteer youth corps for restoration projects. Wetland Miti~ation This site has been the site of wetland mitigation in the past and may serve as a receiving site for additional wetland mitigation for the City. The site has potential habitat enhancement areas, which can be included in future mitigation. Storm Water Mana~ement The site is currently used for stormwater management and if necessary this use can be expanded in concert with an educational program to highlight the benefits of stormwater management and vegetative restoration. Restoration Restoration can include enhancements and rehabilitation for habitat, vegetation and/or wetland environments on the site. The site has numerous areas that contain invasive, non-native species; these species can be removed through restoration efforts and 6-3 June 12,2001 SATRE ASSOCIAm 2-57 Site Analysis and Uses I McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan management. The site may be able to serve as a restoration mitigation site, where developers would either donate into a mitigation fund or complete restoration on the site. 6-4 June 12,2001 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Conservation Conservation includes numerous management techniques that will best serve a particular portion or area of the site. Conservation may include ongoing management and maintenance of public areas to assure minimal impacts to adjacent areas that may be at risk, or it may include vegetation and habitat management. Multi-use Connector (McKenzie River Multi-use Path) The Springfield Bicycle Plan documents the need for an east-west pedestrian connection that connects the Thurston area with mid-Springfield. There is an opportunity for such a connection through the southern portion of the site. The City of Springfield is in the design phase for the 42nd Street Pathway, which will be located on the former railroad line, immediately west of the site. A multi-use path, the McKenzie River Multi-use path, extending from the 42nd Street Pathway to High Banks Road may be achieved by traversing the southerly portion of the site starting in the southwest corner and continuing along the southern portion of the site adjacent to the Highway 126 right-of-way to High Banks Road. Because of the narrow dimensions on the southern portion of the site, and to allow for potential funding and maintenance benefits, portions of the route may need to be placed within portions of the Highway 126 right-of-way. Constraints The constraints to physical improvements on the site are well documented and include issues concerning floodways, wetlands, sensitive habitat (plant and wildlife) areas, riparian areas, the wellfield, and the McKenzie River. These constraints also reflect the site's tremendous ecological assets and should be incorporated into restoration, conservation and education efforts of the site to serve as a method of creating a public awareness of the importance of the ecological function of the river. SITE USES The opportunities and constraints for the site shape the type of appropriate uses for the site. The following table shows the appropriate uses for the site and where the proposed uses should occur. bIIiiJ!II SATRE ASSOCIATES 2-58 I McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan Site Analysis and Uses I I I I I I I I I I I I I I r i- m- SATRE I ASSOClAm Table 4: Proposed Uses and Area Designations Site Uses Designated Areas Comment Education ]&2 Permit public access to these areas (I & 2) through an education format. Access In proximity of #3 areas should be allowed. Access to the river should also be allowed. Stormwater 1,2, & 3 Public Works Department should have flexibility Management with management efforts, future project details and impacts should determine location. Wetland/ ],2, & 3 The entire site can benefit by serving as a Restoration receiving site for wetland mitigation or habitat Mitigation (wildlife and/or plant) restoration programs. Utility Corridor ]&2 The City should pursue having the overhead electrical lines relocated. Possible locations include in or around the wellfield maintenance road easement or 42nd Street right-of-way.Wellfield ]&2 Utility providers should have the flexibility of Production and expanding the uses of the well field if necessary.Maintenance A]so the maintenance of the well filed may require access into areas adjacent to the well field, which should be permitted with appropriate mitigation measures. Multi-use Path Site perimeter A high volume use, such as a pedestrian/bicycle path should occur on the perimeter of the site. Wi]dlife Viewing ]&2 Wildlife vlewmg may occur at designated locations and can serve as part of an overall education program. Natural Function 2&3 The site's natural functions should be recognized as an existing use to be enhanced through implementation of the plan. I = Areas SUitable for Improvements 2 = Area suitable for improvements with mitigation 3 = Areas unsuitable for physical improvements The manner in which the aforementioned uses are realized on the site depends greatly on future unknown circumstances. The following table shows what types of improvements may be necessary to accommodate the proposed uses. 6-5 June 12,2001 2-59 Site Analysis and Uses I McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan Table 5: Proposed Uses and Potential Needs I Site Use Potential Improvement Needs Comment Education Parking area, on-site classroom Soft surface trails and/or boardwalks can facility, interpretive signage, soft allow the public to access the site. These surface trails or boardwalks, trails would be designed to meet ADA removal of invasive, non-native requirements and become part of an vegetation overall "education network" that would be designed to promote the features ofthe site. Stormwater Increase water quality and quantity City public works officials should have Management characteristics by increasing flexibility to maintain and, if necessary, riparian area, water channel expand stormwater management features. enhancement, vegetation management, wetland mitigation Wetland/ Invasive, non-native vegetation The potential to use appropriate portions Restoration removal, creation ofwetlands, of the site for public and/or private Mitigation enhanced plant species and wetland mitigation should be explored. wildlife habitat Utility Corridor Upgrade equipment as required Relocate overhead electrical lines off-site to prevent the need to disturb any plant and/or wildlife habitat during maintenance or servicing of the existing electrical lines. Well Field Additional wells (monitoring It may become necessary in the future to Production and and/or production) increase the number of wells in the well Maintenance field. Utility providers should be allowed that flexibility. Multi-use Path Multi-use, hard surface path that The exact engineering technique of this traverses the southerly portion of path is unknown at this point, but possible the site (with the potential to scenarios should be allowed to include the occupy a portion of Hwy 126 right- southerly portion of the site, Keizer of-way) Slough bridge and Hwy. 126 right-of-way. Wildlife Soft surface, ADA-accessible Wildlife viewing can become an exciting Viewing trails, interpretive signage, use of the site that is part of an education vegetation restoration focus for the site. Natural Create a management plan and The existing and future natural function of Function secure long-term financing for site the site must be maintained and enhanced stewardship through the implementation of the plan. I I I I I I I I I I I SATRE ASSOCIAm 6-6 June 12,2001 I I The following table shows the potential management responsibility of the proposed site uses. 2-60 I I Site Analysis and Uses McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan I Table 6: Potential Management for Site Uses I I I I I Site Uses Potential Management Comment Responsibility Educational City, school district A management strategy based upon the extent of Programs the program should be established during implementation. Stormwater City Public Works Public Works Department should manage Management Department potential improvements and projects to the City's stormwater management program. Coordinate efforts with other agencies involved in managing the site. Wetlandl City, Private agreements City should investigate the potential to establish Restoration with developers, the program, work agencies and developers to Mitigation McKenzie River Trust, broaden capabilities ofprogram McKenzie Watershed Council, ODFW, EWEB Wellfield Public Service Provider Public service providers should coordinate Production and management and maintenance programs with City Maintenance and other agencies managing the site. Multi-use Path City, Willamalane Park City, Willamalane and ODOT representatives and Recreation District, should develop and delegate management ODOT responsibilities. Wildlife City, Willamalane Park City and WiIlamalane representatives should Viewing and Recreation District develop and delegate management responsibilities. Natural Function City, Willamalane Park Future management of the site should be based and Recreation District, upon a management plan designed to protect and McKenzie River Trust! enhance the natural functions of the site. McKenzie Watershed Council I I I I I I I I r I SATRE ASSOCIATE> 6-7 June 12,2001 2-61 McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan Site Analysis and Uses Table 7: Potential Management for Site Improvements Site Potential Management Comment Improvements Responsibility Soft Surface City, Willamalane A joint management, but the City should take the Trails lead. Some maintenance duties can be part of a volunteer program (Adopt a Park). Multi-use Path City Public Works Oept., City, Willamalane and OOOT representatives should OOOT, Willamalane develop and delegate management responsibilities. Signage/ Kiosk City, Willamalane City, Willamalane and OOOT representatives should develop and delegate management responsibilities Trailhead City, Willamalane A joint management. Some maintenance duties can be part of a volunteer program (i.e., Adopt a Park). Vegetation/ City, Willamalane, Utility City should establish the program and work with Wetland Service, Providers, other agencies and developers to broaden capabilities Restoration McKenzie River Trust of implementing the program. Water channel City, OOFW, McKenzie City should be the lead and coordinate efforts with enhancement River Trust, McKenzie outside local, state and federal agencies Watershed Council 6-8 June 12,2001 SATREASSOCIAm 2-62 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Enhancement Plan I McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan Establishing the multi-use path as a linked but separate component ofthe plan to provide the City with greater flexibility in phasing and implementation; Increasing awareness ofplant species and wildlife habitats. Promoting vegetation management and restoration; Promoting uses that support a high level and quality of ecological function. I I Table 8: Proposed Uses/lmprovements and Applicable City Project Goals I I I I The physical layout of the Enhancement Plan and the uses for the site are based on integrating the potential improvements and uses into the site compatible with the existing and future ecological function of the site (refer to Map 6, Enhancement Plan). The Enhancement Plan is comprised of three areas including: 1) Areas suitable for improvement; 2) Areas suitable for improvement with mitigation; and 3) Areas unsuitable for physical improvement. The following tables summarize the how the proposed uses and improvements address and satisfy the City's goals and interest. Site Uses City Goal Site Improvements City Goal Education 1&2 Signage, Kiosk, small visitor 1,2&4 center Stormwater 1,2 & 4 Vegetation restoration, water 1,2, & 4 Management channel enhancement, educational signage WetIandl 1,3, & 4 Enhance habitat, soft surface trails, 1,2 & 4 Restoration signage, information kiosk Mitigation . Utility Corridor 1&2 Vegetation and Habitat Restoration 1,2 & 4 relocation) Wellfield 1&2 Educational signage, potential for 1&4 Production and expansion Maintenance Multi-use Path Site perimeter Multi-use path, trailhead, signage, 1,3,4 kiosk Wildlife Viewing 1, 2, 3 & 4 Soft surface trails, signage 1,3 & 4 I I I I Note: City Goals - I) Environmental Stewardship To actively initiate environmental restoration projects and activities, and consider potential site modifications that would allow legitimate public uses to occur while still preserving the resource base. 2) Provision of Public Facilities: To maintain the existing level of use and function of public facilities on or near the site (e.g., groundwater wells, overhead electrical line, downstream water intake), but consider options that could either allow for potential expansion of groundwater capacity to meet future demand, or relocate wells and the overhead electric line elsewhere. 3) Site and River Access: To provide enhanced public access to the site and river, while preserving the site's inherent natural resource values. 4) Site Uses and Management, To provide for educational and passive recreational uses that do not harm site ecology or public facilities. I I SATRE ASSOCIATES 7-2 June 12, 2001 I I 2-65 I I Site Policies ii:~McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan I I I I I I I I I I I I I P I Coordinate efforts with other agencies when improving the site (e.g., Willamalane, McKenzie River Trust, SUB, RWD, McKenzie Watershed Council); Evaluate areas to be used for stormwater management functions in a manner that promotes vegetation restoration, improves water quality, supports habitat functions, and mixed site uses; Support wellhead production and maintenance activities while promoting the publicbenefitsofwaterqualitythroughinterpretivesignage; Maintain a high level of security to the wellhead while allowing limited public access to the river and the site's features (e.g., fencing individual well heads); Allow use of the entire site by public agencies for maintenance/enhancement activities provided any vegetation removal or damage by any agency during the routine or special use of the site is restored and the use is consistent with this plan. Site Mana~ement These improvements are focused on establishing a system for managing the site and its uses in a fiscal prudent manner. Policies Review potential improvement projects to identify the required approval and permits necessary for the project; Locate and track funding sources for proposed improvements; Develop an improvement plan report that further identifies specific funding agencies, permit requirements, and fiscal requirements for proposed improvements; Create an implementation plan for the site that identifies potential time frames and requirements for implementation over a particular time frame; Pursue forming partnerships with other agencies that could assist the City in managing the site and completing the necessary improvements (i.e., Willamalane Park and Recreation District, school district(s), McKenzie River Trust, ODFW, US Army Corps. of Engineers, McKenzie Watershed Council); Combine efforts in pursuing funding for surveys, studies and improvements with other agencies to maximize funding capability and expanding potential options for site improvements; Examine ownership and management options to ensure the site can be managedwithinfiscalparameters; Form an advisory management team with representatives from various city departments, affected agencies, and interest groups that will provide assistance in monitoring the site and its uses; Develop maintenance and risk management practices for the site that are consistent with the overall Plan philosophy and objectives; and 8-3 June 12,2001 SATRE ASSOCIAm 2-71 40 t h S t Kathryn St Oly m p i c S t 4 2 n d S t 42 n d S t Mar c o l a R d 0401 TL # 17-02-30-00 0401 0401 0 4 0 1 0401 TL # 17-022 9 - 0 0 - 2 9 0 1 T L # 1 7 - 0 2 - 2 9 - 0 0 - 2 9 0 4 29 0 4 25 0 0 TL # 1 7 - 0 2 - 3 0 - 0 0 - 2 5 0 0 126 M c K e nzie R . There are no warranties that accompany this product. Usersassume all responsibility for any loss or damage arising fromany error, omission, or positional inaccuracy of this product. 0100200400600800 Ft Property previously deededto McKenzie River Trust Properties to be conveyedfrom City to Willamalane Tech n ic al Services Division Develo p m ent & Public W orks Oct2012 Willamalane Property Transfers City of Springfield, OR Attachment 3 RESOLUTION 13- ____ A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE WILLAMALANE PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT AND THE CITY WITH RESPECT TO TAX LOTS 17-02-03-401 AND 17-02-29-2901, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE MCKENZIE OXBOW NATURAL AREA, A LEASE OF THE MCKENZIE OXBOW NATURAL AREA AND TAX LOT 17-02-30-2500, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING OFFICERS OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS EFFECTING THE TRANSACTION. WHEREAS, tax lots 17-02-30-401, 17-02-29-2901, and 17-02-29-2904 commonly known as the McKenzie Oxbow, was donated to the City of Springfield by the Weyerhaeuser Company in 1993; and WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE Donation agreement with the Weyerhaeuser company, the City by Resolution 01-44, on June 18, 2001, adopted the McKenzie River Oxbow Natural Area Master Plan (the “Master Plan”)to govern the management of the McKenzie Oxbow; and WHEREAS, the Master Plan states the goals for the McKenzie Oxbow as follows: "To provide enhanced public access to the site and river while preserving the sites inherent natural resource values.” and "To provide for educational and passive recreational uses that do not harm site ecology or public facilities. “; and WHEREAS, the City deeded tax lot 17-02-29-2904 to McKenzie River Trust for the purpose of conservation; and WHEREAS, Lane County deeded tax lot 17-02-30-2500 to the City of Springfield on September 7, 2012; and WHEREAS, Willamalane Park and Recreation District (“Willamalane”) is a special purpose park and recreation district with expertise in creating and maintaining parks, natural areas, and recreation programs; and WHEREAS, the City manager has presented information indicating that it is in the public interest for Willamalane to manage and administer the McKenzie Oxbow to further the goals of the Master Plan, because of Willamalane's special expertise; and WHEREAS, the tax lot 17-02-30-2500 is the site of a multi-use path which provides access to the McKenzie Oxbow, and provides recreational and transportation opportunities to the residents of Springfield; and WHEREAS, the City Manager advises that it is in the public interest to have the multi-use path and the McKenzie Oxbow in common management; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended that Willamalane be granted a long term lease of the McKenzie Oxbow and tax lot 12-02-30-2500 (collectively “the Property”)these properties with an option to acquire them in fee at some future date: and ATTACHMENT 4 - 1 WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended that the City enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Willamalane setting forth the terms and conditions under which the City would agree to lease the Property to Willamalane and agree, at some future time, to deed the Property to Willamalane and enter into a lease effectuating the terms of the intergovernmental agreement; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has presented drafts of the form of the intergovernmental agreement and the lease, true copies whereof, marked Exhibit A and Exhibit B, respectively, are annexed hereto and by this reference incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, the Council has reviewing the information provided by the City Manager and finds and determines that entering into the intergovernmental agreement and the lease are consistent with the terms of the donation agreement with Weyerhaeuser and the Master Plan, and is in the public interest; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the intergovernmental agreement and the lease are approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that officers and agents of the City are authorized and directed to execute the intergovernmental agreement and lease in substantially the form of the drafts attached hereto, with such changes as they shall determine are in the best interest of the City, such determination to be evidenced by their execution of the documents; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that officers and agents of the City are authorized and directed to execute such other or further documents as shall be necessary to effectuate this transaction; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect upon adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor. Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Springfield, Oregon, by a vote of ____ for and ____ against, this ________ day of ___________, 2013. _____________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ City Recorder ATTACHMENT 4 - 2