HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-11-minutes-public-works-study-sessionKITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Public Works Study Session
Regular Meeting
Monday October 11, 2021 -1:30 PM
Commissioners' Auditorium and Webex
205 West 5th Room 109 - Ellensburg
1. Call to Order
2. 2021 Annual Report for the 2019 Kittitas County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
3. Executive Session - RCW 42.30.110 (b) To consider the selection of a site or the acquisition
of real estate by lease or purchase when public knowledge regarding such consideration
would cause a likelihood of increased price;
4. Executive Session - RCW 42.30.140 To consider Collective bargaining sessions with
employee organizations, including contract negotiations, grievance meetings, and
discussions relating to the interpretation or application of a labor agreement; or (b) that
portion of a meeting during which the governing body is planning or adopting the strategy or
position to be taken by the governing body during the course of any collective bargaining,
professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings, or reviewing the proposals
made in the negotiations or proceedings while in progress.
5. Other business
6. Adjourn
Created on 10/7/2021 10:46:51 AM
MONDAY
KITTITAS COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS STUDY SESSION MINUTES
In -Person and Webex
Regular Meeting
1:30 PM
October 11, 2021
Board members present: Chairman Brett Wachsmith, Vice -Chairman Laura
Osiadacz, and Commissioner Cory Wright
Others In -Person: Mark Cook, Arden Thomas, Rebecca Cruse, Public
Works; Dan Carlson, Community Development Services; Amy Cziske,
Treasurer.
Others Virtual: Candie Leader, Public Works; Mandy Buchholz,
Commissioner's Office; Neil Caulkins, Prosecuting Attorney's Office;
Two 2) Members of the Public.
At 1:30 pm Chairman Brett Wachsmith opened the Public Works Study
Session.
2021 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 2019 KITTITAS COUNTY MULTI -JURISDICTIONAL
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Arden Thomas briefed the Board of County Commissioners on the
progress of implementing the Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation
Plan. Arden Thomas stated that highlights include land acquisitions,
multiple stream monitors for flow, upgrades to Snoqualmie Pass
Utility District wastewater treatment and the planning phase of an
additional reservoir.
At 1:40 pm the Board announced they would recess in Executive Session
for 10 minutes with Mark Cook, and Amy Cziske and Neil Caulkins per
RCW 42.30.110 (b) To consider the selection of a site or the
acquisition of real estate by lease or purchase when public knowledge
regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of increased
price.
At 1:50pm the Board, Mark Cook, and Amy Cziske and Neil Caulkins
reconvened out of Executive Session. Direction to staff was given to
prepare warrant for full amount of earnest money for contractual
purchase of property.
At 1:51 pm the Board entered into Executive Session with Mark Cook,
Dan Carlson, and Neil Caulkins for 15 minutes - RCW 42.30.140 To
consider Collective bargaining sessions with employee organizations,
including contract negotiations, grievance meetings, and discussions
relating to the interpretation or application of a labor agreement;
or (b) that portion of a meeting during which the governing body is
planning or adopting the strategy or position to be taken by the
governing body during the course of any collective bargaining,
2021-10-11 Minutes
professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings, or
reviewing the proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings while
in progress.
At 2:05 pm the Board went into Executive Session for an additional 10
minutes.
At 2:15 pm the Board, Mark Cook, Dan Carlson, and Neil Caulkins
reconvened. Direction was given to adopt City of Ellensburg Connector
Roads Map as an appendix to the interlocal agreement and only use
with voluntary compliance, and changes to the Maintenance plan for
UGA roads to be maintained by the city.
Meeting adjourned at 2:17 pm.
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Rebecca Cruse, Administrative
Assistant
2021-10-11 Minutes
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Brett Wachsmith, Chairman
KITTITAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT
STUDY SESSION DATE: October 11, 2021
TOPIC: 2021 Annual Report for the 2019 Kittitas County
Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
ACTION REQUESTED: Issue press release
LEAD STAFF:
Arden Thomas
RECOMMENDATION:
Issue a press release informing citizens about our progress implementing the 2019
Kittitas County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
BRIEFING SUMMARY:
• In 2019, Kittitas County adopted the 2019 Kittitas County Multi -Jurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution No. 2019-140).
• Since Kittitas County participates in the Community Rating System, we are
required to have an up-to-date Hazard Mitigation Plan and annually report on our
progress implementing the plan.
• Kittitas County staff reach out to all planning annexes to provide updates on
Hazard Mitigation Plan implementation.
• Kittitas County Fire District #51, the Snoqualmie Pass Utility District, the Cle
Elum-Roslyn School District, and the Kittitas County Conservation District all
provided updates for inclusion in the annual report.
BACKGROUND:
In 2019, Kittitas County adopted the 2019 Kittitas County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan (Resolution No. 2019-140). Communities that would like to participate in
the Community Rating System (CRS) or apply to for hazard mitigation grants are
required to have an updated Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The Community Rating System (CRS) is a program offered by the National Flood
Insurance Program which rewards communities that implement certain activities to
reduce the impacts of flooding with lower flood insurance rates.
CRS communities are also required to report annually on their progress implementing the
Hazard Mitigation Plan. Last year, Kittitas County staff reported on progress
implementing the County -Wide and Kittitas County mitigation initiatives. This year, all
planning partners were asked to report on their implementation progress. Kittitas County
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Fire District #51, Snoqualmie Pass Utility District, Cle Elum-Roslyn School District, and
Kittitas County Conservation District all provided updates for inclusion in the annual
report.
DISCUSSION:
In 2021, Kittitas County Fire District #51, Snoqualmie Pass Utility District, Cle Elum-
Roslyn School District, the Kittitas County Conservation District and Kittitas County all
implemented many important measures to reduce risk to environmental hazards. Among
the highlights, Kittitas County initiated its stream gaging program and purchased 226
acres of flood -prone property, removing two current residences and 25 potential
residences from the floodplain. Kittitas County Fire District No. 51 is upgrading its
communication system, which will enable it to better coordinate with regional
jurisdictions. This upgrade that will serve both counties in which the fire district is
located. The Snoqualmie Pass Utility District has started construction of phase 1
wastewater treatment facility improvements, which will increase the resiliency of the
wastewater treatment system to the impacts of natural hazards. This utility district is also
planning a third reservoir at Summit West, which will increase fire flow storage across
the Snoqualmie Pass Utility District. The Cle-Elum Roslyn School District partnered with
the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to deploy Firewise techniques
around the school campus. The Kittitas County Conservation District conducted 22.8
acres of fuels reduction treatments with 8 landowners in priority areas. The Conservation
district also partnered with Fire District 7 on a chipping program 2021 that served 40
landowners.
The current annual report timeline is driven by Community Rating Service reporting
requirements. The late fall reporting period is a difficult time for reporting participation.
Starting in 2022, Kittitas County will shift to calendar -year reporting, and solicit updates
in February. We hope this change will support greater participation by our planning
partners.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
Hazard Mitigation Plan annual reporting and specific Flood Control Zone District project
funding is included in the Flood Control Zone District annual budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1: Hazard Mitigation Plan Report
Exhibit 2: Press Release
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EXHIBIT 1: Hazard Mitigation Plan Report
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PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
PRESS RELEASE
Date: October 11, 2021
Contact: Arden Thomas, Water Resources Program Coordinator, 509-962-7690
Progress Implementing Hazard Mitigation Activities in Kittitas County
In 2019, Kittitas County adopted the 2019 Kittitas County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan, which addresses natural hazards such as floods, wildfire, avalanches, drought,
earthquakes, and landslides. The 2021 Progress Report for plan implementation is available at
Kittitas County's Hazard Mitigation Website (https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/public-
works/hazard-mitigation-plan/).
Kittitas County Fire District #51, the Snoqualmie Pass Utility District, the Cle Elum-Roslyn
School District, the Kittitas County Conservation District and Kittitas County all report on their
progress advancing plan activities between October 1, 2020, and August 31, 2021. Among the
highlights, Kittitas County initiated its stream gaging program in 2021, stream gages are now
deployed on Naneum Creek and Whiskey Creek. Kittitas County Fire District No. 51 is
upgrading its communication system, which will enable it to better coordinate with regional
jurisdictions. The Snoqualmie Pass Utility District has started construction of phase 1 wastewater
treatment facility improvements, which will increase the resiliency of the wastewater treatment
system to the impacts of natural hazards. The Cle-Elum Roslyn School District partnered with
the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to deploy Firewise techniques around the
school campus. The Kittitas County Conservation District conducted 22.8 acres of fuels
reduction treatments with 8 landowners in priority areas. The Conservation district also partnered
with Fire District 7 on a chipping program 2021 that served 40 landowners.
As Kittitas County works to make our community more resilient to natural disasters, we also call
on our residents to prepare your home and family for a disaster. See www.readv.gov/plan for
more information.
For more information, please contact the Kittitas County Public Works at 509-962-7523.
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