Resolution No. 00-05 CITY OF TIGARD,OREGON
RESOLUTION NO.tho-62�;
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE AND ADVISORY COMIlVIITI'EE TO DEVELOP
AND EWPL EMENT A PROTECT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SUMMER LAKE.
WHEREAS,the City-of Tigard,along with other jurisdictions within the Tualatin River Basin,are currently
under a compliance order to reduce the amount of discharge of certain nutrients as required by the Federal
Clean Water Act;and
WHEREAS,stream impoundments degrade water quality,cause the heating of water beyond temperatures
that desired species of fish could survive,and reduce the amount of oxygen in the water;and
WHEREAS,the regulatory climate and current regulations discourage continuation of stream
impoundments throughout the Fanno Creek Basin;and
W11E EAS,Summer Lake at Summerlake Park is one such impoundment;and
WHEREAS,the condition of Summer Lake has been steadily deteriorating over time with algae and weeds
readily visible during the summer months;and
WHEREAS,the Summer Lake Management Plan prepared at Council direction to address the problems
with the lake recommended mechanical harvesting supplemented with alum treatment and placement of
membrane to deter weed growth;and
WHEREAS,mechanical harvesting has not significantly improved the condition of the lake,alum treatment
has been strongly discouraged by DEQ,and placement of membrane has been held in abeyance pending
discussion of further action that may be required;and
WHEREAS,a prime method to promote fish passage,enhance water quality,improve habitat in Summer
Lake,and enhance Summerlake Park is to reduce the lake to a stream while providing a water feature(s)for
the park;and
WHEREAS,the Tigard City Council finds that the development of a project to provide these improvements
could best be accomplished if directed by a Task Force whose members represent the interests of the
various stakeholders in the area.
NOW,THEREFORE:,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that.
SECTION 1: A Summer Lake Task Force is hereby established. Its membership shall consist of
individuals representing the various stakeholders as listed on the attached Exhibit"A."
An Advisory Committee is likewise hereby established to provide assistance and advice
7 to the Task Force.Its membership shall be as designated in"Exhibit A."
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SECTION 2: The overall objective of the Task Force is to develop and implement a proiect that would
enhance water quality,improve habitat in Summer Lake,promote fish passage,and
enhance Summerlake Park
SECTION 3: The goals of the project are as follows:
(1) Provides a free-flowing,shaded stream during periods of low flow to avoid
increased water temperature.
(2) Provides for fish passage.
(3) Is acceptable to regulatory agencies and is consistent with the Fanno Creek
Watershed Management Plan.
(4) Is easily maintained.
(5) Provides diverse habitat and improved water quality.
(6) Presents an off-line water feature(s)consistent with the City's Parks Master Plan to
enhance Summerlake Park and provide an attraction for the surrounding
neighborhoods.
SECTION 4: The duties of the Task Force include the following:
(1)Select and work with a consulting firm to develop design options.
(2)Present the design options to the neighborhoods and receive comments.
(3) Select a preferred option and present it to the neighborhoods for further comments.
(4)Present a consensus recommendation to City Council for approval.
(5)Review the consultant's work in the preparation:of construction contract documents
left for the approved option.
qV (6)Coordinate and act as liaison to the neighborhoods during the construction of the
project.
( )Monitor the project until completion of construction and acceptance of the project.
(8)Make periodic reports to City Council on the progress of the Task Force towards
achieving the objectives.
SECTION 5: The Task Force shall present its consensus recommendation to the City Council no later
than the end of July 2000.
SECTION 6: At the fust meeting the'Task Force shall select a chair and vice-chair—preside over the
meetings and ensure that the Task Force is progressing towards accomplishment of the
objectives.
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SECTION 7: The Task Force and Advisory Committee shall be deactivated after construction
completion and acceptance of the project.
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Summer Lake Task Force
Task Force Members
Unified Sewerage Agency—Kendra Smith
Friends of the Lake-Howare.Banta
Suriunerlake Homeowners Association-Ed Harberg
Tualatin Riverkeepers-Brian Wegener
City Parks Advocate-John Cook,Sr.(also a resident near the lake)
Residential Representative(Citywide)-Tom Rogers
Residential Representative(West of Park)-Gene McAdams
City Engineer-Gus Duenas
Public Works Director-Ed Wegner
Co De ei^ ntD-1 ^t^ — 7:m Hendrvg
Advisory Committee Members/Resources
Engineering Department Representative-Greg Berry
Long Range Planning Representative-Duane Roberts
Parks Supervisor-Jeff Munro
Consultant-To be selected
Regulatory Agencies(ESA-related,ODFW,DSL,Corps of Engineers)-To be
designated by the respective agencies as needed during the process
City Attorney's Office Representative--Dan Chandler
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