Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Public Involvement Report June 15, 2009 1 Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Public Involvement Report Table of Contents 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................SECTION A 2.0 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN .......................................................................SECTION B 3.0 PUBLIC MEETING SUMMARIES ................................................................... SECTION C 3.1 PUBLIC MEETINGS # 1................................................................... .SECTION C1 3.2 PUBLIC MEETING SUMMIT AREA ................................................. .SECTION C2 3.3 PUBLIC MEETINGS #2 ……………………………………………...… SECTION C3 3.4 PUBLIC MEETINGS # 3…………………………………………………SECTION C4 2 SECTION A 3 1.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR THE LMWBMS PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM The Public Involvement Plan for this project was designed to fulfill the promise of “consult” on the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum of Public Participation: to keep the public informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and aspirations and provide feedback on how the public input was considered in the decision. The goal of the plan was to bring more information into the study for consideration, provide additional perspectives on alternatives in order to reach the best outcome, and greater public understanding, support and acceptance of the study and its final outcome. The plan outlined 12 workgroup meetings, 12 stakeholder meetings and six public meetings (three rounds of two meetings). The actual effort materialized as seven workgroup meetings (three rounds of two meetings - one for public agencies and one for private organizations; the final meeting combined both public and private), seven stakeholder meetings (one each with Diamond Ventures, Pima Association of Governments, Arizona State Land Department, Southern Arizona HomeBuilders Association and Tucson Water, and two with City of Tucson staff), three rounds of two public meetings (each round included a meeting on both the east and west sides of the study area, for a more inclusive approach), and an additional public meeting was held in the Summit area to address specific flooding and drainage needs in that area. Additionally, 10 focus group meetings were held with staff from both public agencies and private organizations to collaboratively discuss and edit the development criteria for the entire Lee Moore Wash Basin. 4 SECTION B Pima County Regional Flood Control District Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Public Involvement Plan Introduction This public involvement plan describes the public involvement effort for the Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study. The study will identify the drainage and flooding hazards within the Lee Moore Wash watershed and develop alternatives to address those hazards. This plan is designed to fulfill the promise of “consult” on the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum of Public Participation: to keep the public informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and aspirations and provide feedback on how the public input was considered in the decision. The goal of the plan is to bring more information into the study for consideration, provide additional perspectives on alternatives in order to reach the best outcome, and greater public understanding, support and acceptance of the study and its final outcome. The public involvement effort outlined in this plan utilizes stakeholder outreach and public meetings. Stakeholder Outreach Purpose Building relationships with stakeholders, such as public agencies and area developers, will enhance the transfer of needed information from one party to the other, reach better project decisions and provide a framework of support throughout the project. Stakeholders have valuable knowledge and multiple project-related responsibilities within the watershed that could significantly influence the study’s success. Implementation The project team will research and create a list of approximately 100 public- and privatesector stakeholders for invitation to one-on-one informational meetings, in addition to work group meetings. A stakeholder fact sheet will be developed and distributed at the meetings. Approximately 12 stakeholder informational meetings will be held and documented with summary minutes. Approximately 12 work group meetings, similar in format to a workshop, will be held and documented with summary minutes. These half-day meetings will be held separately for public- and private-sector stakeholders. Stakeholders will be notified by invitation. Public Meetings Purpose Three rounds of public meetings will be held throughout the course of the study. The meetings will provide information and gather comments from the public. The first round will be a kick-off/data collection round, in which the team will collect data for use in determining alternatives. The second round will present alternatives to the public for review and comment. The third round will allow the team to come back to the public and ultimately fulfill the “consult” promise by showing how the public’s comments were taken into consideration for the draft recommended alternative. To reach and involve the greatest number of people in this large project area, two meetings will be held per round. One meeting per round will be held on the west side of the project area, near Sahuarita, and one will be held on the east side of the project, near the Corona de Tucson/Vail area. This is inclusive and shows the public that the team is concerned with reaching out to each area without placing more importance on one area than the other, as well as providing the study with balanced, area-specific information from those living in the study area. Implementation The project team will determine the public meeting dates, times, locations and set up designed to help ensure accessibility and ease for public participation. Before each round of public meetings, a team meeting will be held to prepare for the meetings and discuss issues that may be raised by the public. For each round of meetings, the team will create a newsletter invitation to provide information about the project to date, the purpose of the public meeting and the meeting announcement. The newsletter will build upon the stakeholder fact sheet, and in addition to being posted in public places, it will serve as a handout at each public meeting. The meetings will be publicized through news releases distributed to all area major media, and through display advertisements placed with the Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Citizen and Green Valley News & Sun, approximately two weeks prior to each round of meetings. In advance of the newsletter and advertisements, the project team will prepare and distribute a jurisdictional letter to area government officials to invite their further participation and so they have the information they need to answer questions from their constituents. Public meeting notices, information and other materials will be provided for the project Web page. Each round of meetings will have a PowerPoint presentation. Directional and A-frame signage will direct the public to the meeting room. Sign-in sheets will be provided to record attendance, and agendas will be handed out to the public. Nametags will help identify the project team. Light refreshments will be served. People who attend the meeting will be asked to fill out comment forms, and the comment forms may be submitted during a two-week period following each round of meetings. Minutes of the formal presentation and questionand-answer sessions for each public meeting will document public comment. Summary The public participation process aims to build relationships, be responsive to the public and facilitate the flow of information between the public and the project team. The public involvement plan is a living document, and adjustments may be required to address issues that arise. After the first round of the public meetings, time will be allocated to review the plan and make modifications as needed. SECTION C SECTION C1 LEE MOORE WASH BASIN MANAGEMENT STUDY PUBLIC MEETING SUMMARY MINUTES (please see attached summary of comment forms received at meeting) LOCATION: Corona Foothills Middle School 16705 S. Houghton Road Vail, Ariz. 85641 DATE: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006 TIME: 6 – 8 p.m. 1. 6 p.m. – Open House Format to Review Project Exhibits 2. 6:30 p.m. – Presentation by Project Team 3. 7 p.m. – General Question and Answer • Comments received during presentation: o What can you do for existing conditions, including sheet flow through and around area fences? o What about our individual problems with runoff? o Can the study team come out to our property to view issues? o We can take care of our problems, if we only had PCRFCD approval. o Upstream development is causing downstream flooding problems. 4. 7:30 p.m. – Individual Question and Answer/Open House 5. 8 p.m. – Adjourn LEE MOORE WASH BASIN MANAGEMENT STUDY PUBLIC MEETING SUMMARY MINUTES (please see attached summary of comment forms received at meeting) LOCATION: Summit View Elementary School 1900 E. Summit Street Tucson, Ariz. 85706 DATE: Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006 TIME: 6 – 8 p.m. 1. 6 p.m. – Open House Format to Review Project Exhibits 2. 6:30 p.m. – Presentation by Project Team 3. 7 p.m. – General Question and Answer • Comments received during presentation: o How will you address the new roads to be built as approved by the bond election? o Your rules are ineffective. o Will you include the Tohono O’Odham Nation as part of the study and ask them to participate like the other regulatory agencies? o After the August 2005 flood, we were declared a national disaster area. Where did that funding go? o There is a blocked wash near my property. Will it take two years and this study to get that clean? How will unmaintained blocked structures be addressed as part of this study? If you come out, I can show you. o I’m a property owner unhappy with a letter I received from a district hydrologist. How will this study affect that? Only two property owners in my neighborhood complained about flooding, so a district hydrologist said they wouldn’t follow up or address the problem. Will this study help change that? o Will you recommend purchasing flooded properties? o Will the study address problems, including maintenance, on private property? LEE MOORE WASH BASIN MANAGEMENT STUDY o Do you know of the railroad’s plan for dual tracks in Arizona? Are you already coordinating with them? o I heard the County will blade a road near my property – is this true? o Are you going to have more meetings? Will we know about them ahead of time? Send us letters to notify us. o We don’t want to wait for improvements until the flooding comes again. o The County kept the Franco Wash clean until eight years ago. Now it’s filling in and causing more flooding than before when it gets dammed at the bridges. The only alternatives I see are to keep the wash clean and to rebuild the bridges to be wider and allow more water to flow underneath. Will you make these recommendations? o It was total chaos last year during the flooding; we had to evacuate even though our houses are raised. o How can we get together and advance our health and safety issues as part of your study? o Highland Place and Highland Manor drainage ways were started but not completed. Will the developer be held responsible for this? Are developers exempt from existing problems? 4. 7:30 p.m. – Individual Question and Answer/Open House 5. 8 p.m. – Adjourn PIMA COUNTY REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT 97 EAST CONGRESS STREET, THIRD FLOOR TUCSON, ARIZONA 85701-1797 SUZANNE SHIELDS, P.E. DIRECTOR (520) 243-1800 FAX (520) 243-1821 Oct. 25, 2006 Dear Government Official: Pima County Regional Flood Control District is conducting the Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study to identify the drainage and flooding hazards within the watershed and develop alternatives to address those hazards. A Basin Management Study is a comprehensive study that estimates flood and erosion potential for a watershed, maps watercourses, identifies existing and potential problems and develops preliminary solutions and standards for sound floodplain and stormwater management. The total project watershed is approximately 213 square miles located south of Tucson, including parts of unincorporated Pima County, City of Tucson, Town of Sahuarita, Coronado National Forest and Arizona State Land. Sixty-four percent of the land is owned by the State, ten percent is Federal and 26 percent is privately owned. As part of the initial effort to collect data, the project team has scheduled two public meetings in the project area. The first meeting will be held on Nov. 15, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Corona Foothills Middle School located at 16705 S. Houghton Road. The second meeting will be held on Nov. 16, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Summit View Elementary School located at 1900 E. Summit Street. Thirty minutes after the start of each meeting, a presentation will be given, followed by a question-and-answer session. Maps and displays will be available for viewing, and representatives from the project team will be available to address questions or concerns. The meetings will be publicized through newspaper advertisements placed in the Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Citizen and Green Valley News & Sun, in addition to a news release sent to area media and a flier posted in public places in the project area. The project’s completion is anticipated in the summer of 2008. When finished, the District will have a comprehensive assessment of flood and erosion hazards. Once implemented, the strategies identified in the study should reduce property damage and loss of life from flooding, including a basis for a regulatory framework that promotes wise development of the area’s floodplains. I would like to invite you to attend the open house, or contact me at (520) 243-1800 with any questions you may have about the project. You can also visit the project Web site at www.rfcd.pima.gov. Sincerely, Bill Zimmerman, Chief Hydrologist Pima County Regional Flood Control District NEWS RELEASE Date: Media Contact: Nov. 1, 2006 Annabelle Quihuis, Community Relations (520) 740-6410 Public Meetings for Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study PIMA COUNTY REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT 97 East Congress, 3rd Floor Tucson, AZ 85701 Bill Zimmerman Chief Hydrologist (520) 243-1800 bill.zimmerman@ rfcd.pima.gov Annabelle Quihuis Community Relations (520) 740-6410 annabelle.quihuis@ dot.pima.gov Visit the project Web site at: www.rfcd.pima.gov The Pima County Regional Flood Control District will hold the first two public meetings for the Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study in November to provide information and gather input. The District is conducting the study to identify the drainage and flooding hazards within the watershed and to develop alternatives to address those hazards. The watershed is 213 square miles located south of Tucson and includes parts of Pima County, City of Tucson, Town of Sahuarita, Coronado National Forest and Arizona State Land. The public meetings will be held on the following dates: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006 6 – 8 p.m. Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Corona Foothills Middle School 16705 S. Houghton Road Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006 6 – 8 p.m. Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Summit View Elementary School 1900 E. Summit Street Representatives from the District and the study team will be available to answer questions and address concerns about the study. Maps and displays will be available for viewing. The meetings will follow an open house format for the first 30 minutes; a short presentation will be given at 6:30 p.m. at each meeting, followed by a question-and-answer session. When the study is completed in 2008, the District will have a comprehensive assessment of flood and erosion hazards. Once implemented, the strategies identified in the study should reduce damages to property or loss of life from drainage issues and stormwater flooding. For more information about the study, please contact Bill Zimmerman, Chief Hydrologist for Pima County Regional Flood Control District, at bill.zimmerman@rfcd.pima.gov or (520) 243-1800. Please visit the project Web site at www.rfcd.pima.gov. ### Pima County Regional Flood Control District Public Meetings Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study 10 Summit View Elementary School 1900 E. Summit St. Sahuarita Rd. Sa nta Rit aR d. Houghton Rd. LEE MOORE WASH BASIN Wilmot Rd. 19 Tucson-Nogales Hig hway Old Vail Connection Rd. Corona Foothills Middle School 16705 S. Houghton Rd. 82 The Pima County Regional Flood Control District invites the general public to attend either of two public meetings being held on Nov. 15 and 16, 2006. The District is conducting the Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study to identify the drainage and flooding hazards within the watershed and develop alternatives to address those hazards. A Basin Management Study is a comprehensive study that estimates flood and erosion potential for a watershed, maps watercourses, identifies existing and potential problems and develops preliminary solutions and standards for sound floodplain and stormwater management. New floodplain delineation mapping will also be conducted as part of this project. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006 6 – 8 p.m. Corona Foothills Middle School 16705 S. Houghton Rd. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006 6 – 8 p.m. Summit View Elementary School 1900 E. Summit St. Representatives from the District and the project team will be available to answer questions and address concerns about the study. Maps and displays will be available for viewing. The meetings will follow an open house format for the first 30 minutes; a short presentation will be given at 6:30 p.m. at each meeting, followed by a question-and-answer session. When the study is completed, the District will have a comprehensive assessment of flood and erosion hazards. Once implemented, the strategies identified in the study should reduce damages to property or loss of life from drainage issues and stormwater flooding. For more information, please contact Bill Zimmerman, Chief Hydrologist for Pima County Regional Flood Control District, at bill.zimmerman@rfcd.pima.gov or (520) 243-1800. Please visit the project Web site at www.rfcd.pima.gov. Pima County Regional Flood Control District Public Meetings Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study 10 Summit View Elementary School 1900 E. Summit St. LEE MOORE WASH BASIN Sahuarita Rd. Wilmot Rd. 19 Tucson-Nogales Hig hway Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006 6 – 8 p.m. Summit View Elementary School 1900 E. Summit St. Old Vail Connection Rd. Sa nta Rit aR d. Houghton Rd. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006 6 – 8 p.m. Corona Foothills Middle School 16705 S. Houghton Rd. Corona Foothills Middle School 16705 S. Houghton Rd. The Pima County Regional Flood Control District invites the general 82 public to attend either of two public meetings being held on Nov. 15 and 16, 2006. The District is conducting the Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study to identify the drainage and flooding hazards within the watershed and develop alternatives to address those hazards. A Basin Management Study is a comprehensive study that estimates flood and erosion potential for a watershed, maps watercourses, identifies existing and potential problems and develops preliminary solutions and standards for sound floodplain and stormwater management. New floodplain delineation mapping will also be conducted as part of this project. The same presentation will be given at both meetings. Representatives from the District and the project team will be available to answer questions and address concerns about the study. Maps and displays will be available for viewing. The meetings will follow an open house format for the first 30 minutes; a short presentation will be given at 6:30 p.m. at each meeting, followed by a question-and-answer session. When the study is completed, the District will have a comprehensive assessment of flood and erosion hazards. Once implemented, the strategies identified in the study should reduce property damage and loss of life from flooding, and provide a regulatory framework that promotes wise development of the area’s floodplains. For more information, please contact Bill Zimmerman, Chief Hydrologist for Pima County Regional Flood Control District, at bill.zimmerman@rfcd.pima.gov or (520) 243-1800. Please visit the project Web site at www.rfcd.pima.gov. Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodations for effective participation and communication in the meeting, may call Community Relations at (520) 740-6410 to make appropriate arrangements. All meeting sites are accessible. The Sunnyside Unified School District neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this document. The distribution of this material is provided as a community service. LEE MOORE WASH BASIN MANAGEMENT STUDY PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA LOCATION: Corona Foothills Middle School 16705 S. Houghton Road Vail, Ariz. 85641 DATE: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006 TIME: 6 – 8 p.m. 1. 6:00 p.m. – Open House Format to Review Project Exhibits 2. 6:30 p.m. – Presentation by Project Team 3. 7:00 p.m. – General Question and Answer 4. 7:30 p.m. – Individual Question and Answer/Open House 5. 8:00 p.m. – Adjourn LEE MOORE WASH BASIN MANAGEMENT STUDY PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA LOCATION: Summit View Elementary School 1900 E. Summit Street Tucson, Ariz. 85706 DATE: Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006 TIME: 6 – 8 p.m. 1. 6:00 p.m. – Open House Format to Review Project Exhibits 2. 6:30 p.m. – Presentation by Project Team 3. 7:00 p.m. – General Question and Answer 4. 7:30 p.m. – Individual Question and Answer/Open House 5. 8:00 p.m. – Adjourn Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Fall 2006 Fact Sheet Project Purpose and Need Pima County Regional Flood Control District is conducting the Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study to identify the drainage and flooding hazards within the watershed and develop alternatives to address those hazards. A Basin Management Study is a comprehensive study that estimates flood and erosion potential for a watershed, maps watercourses, identifies existing and potential problems and develops preliminary solutions and standards for sound floodplain and stormwater management. The initial effort is to collect data, identify known flooding hazards and map floodplains. This includes researching historical flooding data and current land-use plans, as well as gathering information from stakeholders and the public. The team will then formulate a floodplain management approach consisting of structural and non-structural alternative solutions to reduce or eliminate flooding hazards, which will be further compared and evaluated to select a preferred alternative. The project team will also create development guidelines for the study area. When the study is completed, the District will have a comprehensive assessment of flood and erosion hazards. Once implemented, the strategies identified in the study should reduce property damage and loss of life from flooding, and provide a regulatory framework that promotes wise development of the area’s floodplains. Project Area The total project watershed is approximately 213 square miles, including parts of unincorporated Pima County, City of Tucson, Town of Sahuarita, Coronado National Forest and Arizona State Land. Sixty-four percent of the land is owned by the State, 10 percent is Federal and 26 percent is privately owned. Scope of Work Data Collection: Develop a database of existing land use and drainage information Hydrology and Hydraulics: Determine quantity and limits of stormwater runoff Floodplain Mapping: Delineate 100-year floodplains Public Involvement: Regular open house meetings to inform and obtain public input Stakeholder Involvement: Facilitate meetings to inform and include stakeholder concerns Environmental Considerations: Biological and cultural resources Erosion Hazards: Identify problem areas for scour and sedimentation Rules of Development: Provide guidelines for future development Schedule: Completion anticipated in summer 2008 Scope of Work This project is strongly supported by the Pima County Board of Supervisors, the City of Tucson and the Town of Sahuarita. It is important that stakeholders and the public stay involved in the process, as you have valuable knowledge and multiple responsibilities within the watershed that could significantly influence the project’s success. We invite and encourage your support of this study. Please stay involved by attending one of the upcoming public meetings, visiting our Web site and/or talking to the study team. Contact For more information contact: Bill Zimmerman, Chief Hydrologist Pima County Regional Flood Control District (520) 243-1800 bill.zimmerman@rfcd.pima.gov Visit the Pima County Regional Flood Control District’s Web site at www.rfcd.pima.gov PO Box 19051 Tucson, AZ 85731 alan.mann@ dm.af.mil 11796 S. Camino San Matias 11764 S. Camino San Matias Allen, Seth Gomez, Ignacio G. Tucson, AZ 85706 Tucson, AZ 85706 TheYaguiTrader @aol.com Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, Meeting at Summit View Elementary School Alegria, 16340 S. Sahuarita, AZ y.alegria@ Charlie Delgado Rd. 85629 worldnet.att.net Mann, Jack Name Address City, State, Zip e-mail Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, Meeting at Corona Foothills Middle School Lamb, Debby 560 N. Vail, AZ 85641 debbylamb333@ Fairhaven Dr. msn.com Page 1 883-2730 548-9815 648-1701 N/A 975-8939 Yes Yes Yes Yes Join? Phone This neighborhood pays property, school and road taxes and we demand that the Pima County government provide us with the proper flood control in this area. They provided the building contractors with building permits knowing that this area was in a flood zone. This flood control should be provided immediately. This is non-caring negligence on the part of Pima County. We have a huge erosion problem. Ourselves and neighbors have been in contact with a hydrologist. They give us no help. My property has eroded 25 percent, which is a county easement assessment. We need help or we have to build our own drainage. We have lived at this address for about 23 years and have gotten flooded in the back yard. In the beginning we were getting flooded in our back yard, but we were having it cleaned out. At which that time the county put a stop to it. At that time our wash kept flooding our back yard. In the past three years we have been flooded in our house. Its gotten worse the past three years. We have had lots of damage inside due to it! We have half an acre that sits closer to the Arroyo which at one time held my daughter's home. We can not put a home there right now due to the flooding. When the flooding happens, there is no way of getting to the back half of the acre. It will be greatly appreciated if something was done. Attendees: eight county reps, five public individuals; Very poor notification. Home Owner Associations, Clubs/Organizations, Current Primary Developments, Signage at major intersections Interested in solving drainage on our property - 53 acres. Santa Rita Road and Davis Road. Titled in Sahuarita Five LLC. Thank you. Comments Pima County Regional Flood Control District Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Public Meeting Comment Summary 1710 E. Frazier Rd. 3074 E. Old Vail Tucson, AZ 85706 Lopez, Anthony and Gina Munguia, Daniel Tucson, AZ 85706 Address City, State, Zip 1250 E. Old Vail Tucson, AZ Connection Rd. 85706 Name Isham, Kenneth W. tucson505@ aol.com e-mail kisham@ attglobal.net Page 2 741-2913 440-5197 Phone 598-1389 Fax: 2940443 N/A Yes Join? Yes 1) Meeting could have used a better way to announce it. Someone had to tell me about this one. Example: local business and word-of-mouth. 2) Old Vail Connection, aka "Old Nogales-Old Vail Connection Road", and summit end of pavement has been maintained in the last wash. Who's in charge of commitment of maintaining it, if there is someone? 3) Dirt roads, mostly private, have washes that cross private land and once it rains, they get in the worse shape. Owners will not maintain or even block the natural flow. I can keep writing but when it rains you need to get more information from this area. Just come and see Old Nogales-Old Vail Connection east of Country Club for yourself. The problem we are having is that our neighbor behind our home is channeling his water directly into our home. This is causing major damage to our air conditioning unit as well as our house. The other major concern we have is that all of his water with our property run-off is flooding the main street. This is making it impossible for vehicles to pass or for even our family to leave our home. Thank you! Comments On Aug. 25, 2005, my home was flooded for the first time since it was built in 1968. In the last 15 years, I have noticed that new inhabitants have bulldozed on the smaller washes with Creager Road at the Austin Property line being a prime example. During my hikes in the Franco Wash I have noticed that it is filling up. The road has been filling up the smaller wash along Old Nogales Highway, which during the monsoon frequently floods part of the roadway and backs up into my property. Pima County Regional Flood Control District Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Public Meeting Comment Summary Name Rey, Aaron Address 9915 S. Highland Pl. City, State, Zip Tucson, AZ 85706 e-mail Page 3 Phone 294-0187 Join? Yes Comments RFCD has been aware of our flood problems on Highland Place, aka "Highland Manor." Drainage problems have been allowed to get worse. Frazier and Old Nogales Highway have been 100percent blocked for approximately seven years. Complete and total failure of drain way upgrades with plenty of 'prior knowledge' while allowing new development is only part of the problem. I would like a meeting at Highland Place with Bill Zimmerman. Pima County Regional Flood Control District Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Public Meeting Comment Summary SECTION C2 LEE MOORE WASH BASIN MANAGEMENT STUDY PUBLIC MEETING SUMMARY MINUTES (please see attachments for meeting presentation and comment forms received at meeting) LOCATION: Desert Diamond Casino Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Road DATE: Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 TIME: 6 – 8 p.m. 1. 6 p.m. – Open House Format to Review Project Exhibits 2. 6:15 p.m. – Presentation by Project Team and Pima County Supervisor Ramón Valadez 3. 6:40 p.m. – General Question and Answer Q: Is a representative from the Tohono O’odham at the meeting tonight? Is the project team coordinating with the Tohono O’odham Nation? What happens if something on the Nation is blocking the water and it backs up onto my land? A: No one from the Nation is present at the meeting tonight; however, the project team is coordinating with the Nation for the regional Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study. Q: The County is coordinating with the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) for the signalized intersection in the area; are you coordinating with them for this drainage study? A: Yes, we are doing our best to coordinate with UPRR. Q: Can you explain the UPRR problem in relation to this study? A: We are addressing the UPRR issues in the regional study; many of the water crossings are undersized and cause water to back up. Q: It appears as though the study is divided into two phases; can you give a timeline for each phase? A: It’s broken down into regional solutions and local solutions. The goal is to have local solutions for the Summit Area before next monsoon season. For the 200square-mile regional study, there will be more public meetings next year. LEE MOORE WASH BASIN MANAGEMENT STUDY Q: Are you coordinating with the transportation department regarding bridges and roads? A: Yes, as part of the regional solution, we’re looking at culverts, phasing and timing of the improvements, and if it will become part of the capital improvement program or a bond issue. Q: What if 25 homeowners grant the County easements for a drainage solution, but one homeowner says no – what will you do? Will you buy that homeowner’s land? A: No, we won’t buy land. When you give us an easement, you still retain ownership of your property. You just give us rights to move the water from one side of your property to the other side. It’s a difficult situation to reach all property owners and ask for easements, which is why we are reaching out. We’ll send a letter to all property owners that we may need easements from, and if requested we’ll meet with each individually to try to obtain the easements. Q: Can you explain what an easement is? A: An easement is not right-of-way. With an easement the property owner gives us the right to allow us to construct and maintain a drainage solution on your property; while you still retain ownership. Q: What about condemnation? A: We can’t afford that on this project. Q: Will you put culverts on just the east side at Old Nogales Highway and Frazier Road, or will you put them in on both the east and west sides? A: Not for the local solutions. For the regional solutions, we’re looking at alternatives. Q: What about all the trash in the washes? Whose responsibility is it to take care of that? A: It’s handled by different departments. If it’s wildcat dumping, call Supervisor Valadez’s office. Let us know which wash it is and if it’s a wash that the District maintains, then the Flood Control District will take care of it. Q: When will we see alternatives for the regional solutions? A: The project team is reviewing alternatives. The goal is to have alternatives by spring of 2008. The study is to be completed by summer of 2008. Q: Will there be another meeting for the regional study? A: Yes. Another meeting for the Summit Area will be in February and more meetings for the regional study will be in April. We’ll try to have the next meeting at Summit View Elementary, since that is closer to your neighborhood. It was unavailable tonight. LEE MOORE WASH BASIN MANAGEMENT STUDY Q: Whose job is it to inspect and maintain the existing drainage channels? The one at Summit Street and Old Nogales Highway is still blocked. A: Pima County Department of Transportation and the Regional Flood Control District – it depends. Be sure to write it down on a comment form so we can address the issue and get it taken care of. Q: I called Supervisor Valadez’s office to resolve a complaint about the roads in the area because I keep getting told it’s the other jurisdiction’s area – the City tells me it’s County, the County tells me it’s City. Who owns what? I called the City about utilities and grading, but since we don’t pay taxes to the City, the City won’t do anything. A: The Summit Area is all within the County. Old Vail Connection is owned by both the City and County. Q: If a wash crosses the middle of my property, will the easement cut my property in half? A: We’ll follow both topography, which is the low area where water naturally wants to flow, and lot lines as much as possible to minimize impacts to your property. Q: In your presentation, you said the water flowed from east to west, but on my property, it flows south to north. A: That was a generalization – throughout the area, the water generally flows from east to west, but it does also flow from south to north in specific locations. 4. 7:10-8 p.m. – Individual Work Sessions 5. 8 p.m. – Adjourn Condado de Pima Distrito Regional de Control de Inundaciones Reunión Pública Estudio de Administración de la Cuenca del Lee Moore Wash Estudio de Drenaje del Área de Summit Old Vail Connection Rd. 10 Sahuarita Rd. Sa nta Rit aR d. Houghton Rd. LEE MOORE WASH BASIN Wilmot Rd. 19 Tucson-Nogales Hig hway Summit Area Drainage Study 82 NOT TO SCALE El Distrito Regional de Control de Inundaciones del Jueves Condado de Pima está solicitando la participación del el primero de público en una reunión a celebrarse el jueves el primero noviembre de 2007 de noviembre, 2007, de 6 a 8 p.m. en el Desert Diamond 6 – 8 p.m. Casino. Respondiendo a las solicitudes e inquietudes del Desert Diamond Casino público manifestadas en la última ronda de reuniones Sala de Reuniones públicas para el Estudio de Administración de la Cuenca Interestatal 19 y del Lee Moore Wash en noviembre del 2006, el Distrito Pima Mine Road aseguró financiamiento adicional para elaborar un estudio del área de Summit. Esta área colinda con el Old Vail Connection Road al norte, la alineación de Country Club Road al este, la alineación de Singing Cactus Lane al sur y Nogales Highway al oeste, y está ubicada dentro de los límites del estudio mayor. La participación del público es crítica para esta parte del estudio. El Distrito ha identificado una cantidad de alternativas para mejoras en el área, y para poder avanzar en proveer las mejores soluciones para mejorar la conducción de las escorrentías de drenaje, el Distrito necesita escuchar a los residentes y propietarios del área. La reunión se celebrará en el formato de foro abierto durante los primeros 30 minutos. A las 6:30 p.m. habrá una presentación, seguida de una sesión de preguntas y respuestas. Estarán presentes representantes del Distrito y del equipo de estudio para contestar preguntas y atender inquietudes, y habrá mapas y exhibiciones disponibles para verse. Para más información por favor contacte a Bill Zimmerman del Distrito Regional de Control de Inundaciones del Condado de Pima, en bill.zimmerman@rfcd.pima.gov o al (520) 243-1800. Por favor visite el sitio Web del proyecto en www.rfcd.pima.gov. Las personas con discapacidades que requieran acomodaciones para su participación y comunicación efectiva en la reunión pueden llamar a Relaciones Comunitarias al (520) 740-6410 para hacer los arreglos apropiados. Todos los sitios de reunión son accesibles. NEWS RELEASE Date: Media Contact: Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study PIMA COUNTY REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT 97 East Congress, 3rd Floor Tucson, AZ 85701 Bill Zimmerman (520) 243-1800 bill.zimmerman@ rfcd.pima.gov Annabelle Quihuis Community Relations (520) 740-6410 annabelle.quihuis@ dot.pima.gov Visit the project Web site at: www.rfcd.pima.gov Oct. 18, 2007 Annabelle Quihuis, Community Relations (520) 740-6410 Public Meeting for Summit Area Drainage Study/Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study The Pima County Regional Flood Control District is seeking public participation at a meeting being held on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Desert Diamond Casino. In response to the public’s requests and concerns voiced at the last round of public meetings held for the Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study in November 2006, the District secured additional funding to conduct a drainage study of the Summit area. This area is bordered by Old Vail Connection Road to the north, the Country Club Road alignment to the east, the Singing Cactus Lane alignment to the south and Nogales Highway to the west, and is located within the greater study boundaries. The public’s involvement for this portion of the study is critical. The District has identified a number of alternatives for improvements in the area, and in order to move forward on providing the best solutions to improve conveyance of drainage runoff, the District needs to hear from residents and property owners in the area. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 6 – 8 p.m., presentation at 6:30 p.m. Desert Diamond Casino Meeting Room Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Road The meeting will follow an open house format for the first 30 minutes. A presentation will be given at 6:30 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session. Representatives from the District and the study team will be available to answer questions and address concerns, and maps and displays will be available for viewing. For more information about the study, please contact Bill Zimmerman, Pima County Regional Flood Control District, at bill.zimmerman@rfcd.pima.gov or (520) 2431800. Please visit the project Web site at www.rfcd.pima.gov. ### Pima County Regional Flood Control District Public Meeting Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Summit Area Drainage Study Old Vail Connection Rd. 10 Sahuarita Rd. Sa nta Rit aR d. Houghton Rd. LEE MOORE WASH BASIN Wilmot Rd. 19 Tucson-Nogales Hig hway Summit Area Drainage Study 82 NOT TO SCALE The Pima County Regional Flood Control District is Thursday, seeking public participation at a meeting being held November 1, 2007 on Thursday, November 1, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 6 – 8 p.m. the Desert Diamond Casino. In response to the public’s Desert Diamond Casino requests and concerns voiced at the last round of public Meeting Room meetings held for the Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Interstate 19 and Study in November 2006, the District secured additional Pima Mine Road funding to conduct a drainage study of the Summit area. This area is bordered by Old Vail Connection Road to the north, the Country Club Road alignment to the east, the Singing Cactus Lane alignment to the south and Nogales Highway to the west, and is located within the greater study boundaries. The public’s involvement for this portion of the study is critical. The District has identified a number of alternatives for improvements in the area, and in order to move forward on providing the best solutions to improve conveyance of drainage runoff, the District needs to hear from residents and property owners in the area. The meeting will follow an open house format for the first 30 minutes. A presentation will be given at 6:30 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session. Representatives from the District and the study team will be available to answer questions and address concerns, and maps and displays will be available for viewing. For more information, please contact Bill Zimmerman, Pima County Regional Flood Control District, at bill.zimmerman@rfcd.pima.gov or (520) 243-1800. Please visit the project Web site at www.rfcd.pima.gov. Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodations for effective participation and communication in the meeting, may call Community Relations at (520) 740-6410 to make appropriate arrangements. All meeting sites are accessible. Condado de Pima Distrito Regional de Control de Inundaciones Reunión Pública Estudio de Administración de la Cuenca del Lee Moore Wash Estudio de Drenaje del Área de Summit Old Vail Connection Rd. 10 Sahuarita Rd. Sa nta Rit aR d. Houghton Rd. LEE MOORE WASH BASIN Wilmot Rd. 19 Tucson-Nogales Hig hway Summit Area Drainage Study 82 NOT TO SCALE El Distrito Regional de Control de Inundaciones del Jueves Condado de Pima está solicitando la participación del el primero de público en una reunión a celebrarse el jueves el primero noviembre de 2007 de noviembre, 2007, de 6 – 8 p.m. en el Desert Diamond 6 – 8 p.m. Casino. Respondiendo a las solicitudes e inquietudes del Desert Diamond Casino público manifestadas en la última ronda de reuniones Sala de Reuniones públicas para el Estudio de Administración de la Cuenca Interestatal 19 y del Lee Moore Wash en noviembre del 2006, el Distrito Pima Mine Road aseguró financiamiento adicional para elaborar un estudio del área de Summit. Esta área colinda con el Old Vail Connection Road al norte, la alineación de Country Club Road al este, la alineación de Singing Cactus Lane al sur y Nogales Highway al oeste, y está ubicada dentro de los límites del estudio mayor. La participación del público es crítica para esta parte del estudio. El Distrito ha identificado una cantidad de alternativas para mejoras en el área, y para poder avanzar en proveer las mejores soluciones para mejorar la conducción de las escorrentías de drenaje, el Distrito necesita escuchar a los residentes y propietarios del área. La reunión se celebrará en el formato de foro abierto durante los primeros 30 minutos. A las 6:30 p.m. habrá una presentación, seguida de una sesión de preguntas y respuestas. Estarán presentes representantes del Distrito y del equipo de estudio para contestar preguntas y atender inquietudes, y habrá mapas y exhibiciones disponibles para verse. Para más información por favor contacte a Bill Zimmerman del Distrito Regional de Control de Inundaciones del Condado de Pima, en bill.zimmerman@rfcd.pima.gov o al (520) 243-1800. Por favor visite el sitio Web del proyecto en www.rfcd.pima.gov. Las personas con discapacidades que requieran acomodaciones para su participación y comunicación efectiva en la reunión pueden llamar a Relaciones Comunitarias al (520) 740-6410 para hacer los arreglos apropiados. Todos los sitios de reunión son accesibles. SUMMIT AREA DRAINAGE STUDY PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA LOCATION: DATE: TIME: Desert Diamond Casino; Ocotillo & Cholla Conference Rooms Thursday, November 1st, 2007 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 1. 6:00 – Open House 2. 6:15 - Introductions and Opening Comments Ramón Valadez, Supervisor Bill Zimmerman, District PM 3. 6:25 - Meeting Purpose & Study Process Chuck Williams Facilitator 4. 6:30 - Project Purpose and Update John Wise Consultant PM Bill Zimmerman       History Constraints Scope of Work Drainage Problem Analysis Review Drainage Improvement Alternatives Review Summary/Next Steps 5. 6:50 – Facilitated General Discussion 6. 7:10 – Individual Work Sessions 7. 8:00 - Adjourn 1 All All (520)889-5741 (520)889-5705 (520)289-0293 1217 E. Tucson, AZ 85706 Sunnyside Drive Tucson, AZ 85706 Tucson, AZ 85706 Milligan, Shay 9950 S. Broken and Shawn Cactus Way Morgan, Rene Juenes, Miguel and Maria Julio, Maria Virgen shaybyros@hotmail.com virgenbray@msn.com Yes Yes Yes Page 1 (520)807-1349 (520)574-1700 (520)444-4903 (520)889-0674 10101 S. Old Tucson, AZ 85706 Nogales Highway 1234 E. Skyview Tucson, AZ 85706 jess1-cat-712@hotmail.com Demay, Bud Tucson, AZ 85706 2072 E. Old Creek e-mail Cordova, Christina City, State, Zip Tucson, AZ 85706 Address 10378 S. County Club Name Cocoa, Elsa My concern is scraping the washes that go through streets. The problem in South Summit Creek is that people have to fill the big pot holes on the roads and have come to fill these holes with horse "droppings." This is an embarrassment to the home owners that the County does nothing to even fix this problem or have not even gone to see this problem in the wash. We are at the very south end of Broken Cactus. We do not have flooding on our land. We do have huge access issues and have had to wait until the next day to get to leave our homes. I request a map of Area Four - Map Two. Please send to my work address. Please send any maps you can. Thanks. Work address: Aviation Auto Salvage c/o Shay Milligan 5231 E. Drexel Road Tucson, AZ 85706 We live in the corner of Skyview and Sunvalley. When it rains, this corner turns into a little lake due to plug on drainage. We would like for your people to come and see if this problem can be fixed with a tractor in a day. When it rains we get all the runoff from our neighbors behind us. At the alley area all water drains into our homes at the road in front of our property (Sunnyside Drive) and runs into a river, bringing all of the rocks and debris down in front of our property. We would love to have someone come out and look at our property. Please. Thank you. Blocked culvert on Old Nogales Highway. The culvert in question is located on Old Nogales Highway and Summit about 200 feet north of Summit on Old Nogales Highway. Franco Floodplain: I, Cristina Cordova, have problems on my land because the Franco Floodplain has taken 1/3 of my land. Please help us because we don't know what to do when the water rises. It takes everything in its path. We need help as soon as possible. Franco Floodplain: Yo Cristina Cordova. Tengo problemas porque el arrollo Franco Floodplain se esta llevando todo mi terreno ya se a llevudo. 1/3 parte de mi terreno por favor ayudenos porque no sabemos que hacer cuande el arroyo crese se lleva todo lo que esta asu paso por favor necesito su ayuda lo mas pronto posible. Gracias. Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Public Meeting: Summit Area Drainage Study Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 Public Meeting Comment Summary Phone Join? Comments (520)889-3746 Yes Send me the hard copy. (520)349-1624 9915 S. Highland Place 1500 E. Sumoracti 10050 S. Summit Peak Place 1457 W. Tucson, AZ 85746 Islngton Avenue 2740 and 2750 E. Old Vail 9850 S. Audria Lane, #1 Rey, Aaron Romero, Francisca Romero, Rolano Romero, Stephanie Sanchez, Carlos Valenzuela, Bertha Tucson, AZ 85706 Tucson, AZ 85706 Tucson, AZ 85706 Tucson, AZ 85706 Tucson, AZ 85706 Tucson, AZ 85706 City, State, Zip Tucson, AZ 85706 Address 10450 S. Summit Point Drive El 2106 Oldcreek Name Norris, Marilyn Palacio, Josefa tasiastar@cox.net e-mail Yes Yes Yes Yes Page 2 (520)248-4730 (520)403-1133 (520)295-0367 (520)780-3973 (520)390-4719 (520)295-0059 (520)294-0187 (520)312-8576 May I have a copy of Exhibit Four - Map One so that I can show it to the landowner. Runoff off street on the property. I have a concern regarding the Santa Cruz Wash between Valencia Road and Irvington Road Area. The area of the wash is expanding and there are numerous homes that are becoming threatened by the possibility of a flood. Please direct this information to someone who can assist. Thank you. I think we need the drainage as soon as possible, but we need another very important thing. We need security. There are a lot of drugs and violence in our community and I think this is not a good future for our children. We enjoy going to the park, but there are always gangs and drugs around my children so I do not want to go there anymore. Our community needs a lot of improvements. Our roads and streets are very damaged. I think we are paying taxes so we have to live like normal people not animals. Thank you. Sorry for my English. I'm trying to do my best. First of all, I'd like to thank you for your attention and efforts in finding solutions for our community. There are many things needed here, such as improving drainage, street repair, lighting, security and many more things. Thank you for your attention. 1. Section 16.64.010 of the code - "It is unlawful for any person or entity to divert, retard or obstruct the flow of waters in a water course if it creates a hazard to life or property without securing the written authorization required by A.R.S. 48-3613." 2. So Pima County seems to have allowed for the price of a F.P.U.P residents to push their flood problems at others. 3. It also seems engineering for wall requirements was skipped by Pima County. 4. Old Nogales Highway and Summit Drain blocked for years. Why? Primera muente quiero dar las gracias por su atencion y empeño en acompañarnos a solucionar nuestras nececidades en esta comunidad. Tambien son muchas cosas las que aqui se necesitan tales como drenage que es lo principal, arreglor las calles, poner alumbrado, vigilancia y tantas cosas mas. Mil gracias por su atencion. Franco Floodplain: We have issues with the Franco Floodplain due to the fact that it has taken 1/3 of our land and we don't have a solution, nor do we know who to contact about this situation. Franco floodplain. Tenemos problemas con el arroyo franco por el motiuo de que se a llevado 1/3 parte del terreno y no tenemos ninguna solucion y no sabemos que ni aquien acudir de la manera mas atenta le suplicamos poner atencion en nuestra cituacion. Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Public Meeting: Summit Area Drainage Study Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 Public Meeting Comment Summary Phone Join? Comments (520)294-3521 Yes My property backs up to federal land. See map. SECTION C3 LEE MOORE WASH BASIN MANAGEMENT STUDY PUBLIC MEETING SUMMARY LOCATION: DATE: TIME: ATTENDEES: Corona Foothills Middle School 16705 S. Houghton Road Vail, Arizona 85641 Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008 6 – 8 p.m. with presentation at 6:30 p.m. 42 members from the public Bill Zimmerman – Pima County Regional Flood Control District (PCRFCD) John Wise, John Partridge, Jon Marenfeld – Stantec Chuck Williams – C.L. Williams Consulting, Inc. Angie Brown, Jamie Van Goethem – Gordley Design Group, Inc. 1. 6 – 6:30 p.m. – Open House Format to Review Project Exhibits 2. 6:30 p.m. – Presentation by Project Team 3. 7 p.m. – General Comments and Question-and-Answer (Q&A) Session Q: How many years has flooding been a problem on Sahuarita Road and Houghton Road? Can’t you raise the roads where the dip crossings are and put in culverts? A: This may be considered as an alternative. Q: Can you explain what a regional facility is? A: This is a small detention basin within a development. Regional facilities have a 100-acre surface basin. These can have multi-use functions; unlike the Rodeo Wash Basin on Valencia Road. Q: Flooding is different every year; why didn’t they put culverts in back in 1987? We talked to the Department of Transportation, but no action has been taken. A: We’ll take a look at the maps after the general Q&A session. Q: What is a wildcat subdivision development? A: State law allows property owners to subdivide lots up to five times into half-acre sub-lots. There is no regulatory review of drainage or other utilities when the lot is developed in this manner. Q: If a wildcat property is sold, do they have to notify the purchaser that it is such? A: No. Q: Why does Pima County Supervisor Ramón Valadez refer to the Summit Area as a wildcat subdivision area? A: A significant portion of the area is considered as such. Comment: Some of the new developments have increased flow downstream. Q: It is reported that Supervisor Valadez said that the Summit Area would not receive federal funding. A: We do not have information about this. 1 LEE MOORE WASH BASIN MANAGEMENT STUDY Q: How do future improvements identified by this project get funding? A: The implementation plan will discuss how funding will be applied. Some State Land may be sold at auction and improvements would be made by a developer. Other improvements may be made by the City of Tucson or Pima County through cost-sharing opportunities. In addition, bonds may also be used. Comment: Developers combine little washes into big washes through channelization, making the problems worse down stream. Q: What volume and size are the stock ponds? A: Inventory has been completed of approximately 100 existing stock ponds. They range in size from half-acre to 100 acres, and they are two to 10 feet deep. Q: Regarding geomorphic analysis, do channels move sediment out of the project area or into it? A: Both; it comes from the mountains but sediment also flows out of the basin. Q: What have we learned from the Santa Rita Experimental Range area regarding the conservation of water and the present run-off? A: They left it natural; there is nothing we’ve learned. Q: Does natural vegetation prevent run-off better than mesquite trees? A: Grasses are better since they slow water down. Mesquite trees cause a more riverine environment. Q: How have things changed since the flood of 1983? A: No comparisons have been done. Comment: There isn’t enough federal finding available to Arizona. Q: Have you studied the laws (reference to No. 48-3613) currently in place, specifically regarding fees for floodplain-use permits and new walls? A: There are no fees for “flood plain use permit.” In addition, PCRFCD does not charge fees for walls. However, the Developmental Services department may. A wall can be 40 to 42-inches tall before a person needs to go to Developmental Services. Q: Where does this report/study go when it is complete? What will happen? A: The goal of the study is to have the team’s recommendations be adopted by the City of Tucson Mayor and Council, the Pima County Board of Supervisors and the Town of Sahuarita. Developers will have to comply with guidelines set by this study. We want stakeholders to agree conceptually with the plan. Q: Who gets the report at the State level? A: We are working with the State Land Department. 4. 7:30 p.m. – Individual Q&A Session/Open House 5. 8 p.m. – Adjourn 2 LEE MOORE WASH BASIN MANAGEMENT STUDY PUBLIC MEETING SUMMARY LOCATION: Desert Diamond Casino Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Road Sahuarita, Arizona DATE: Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008 TIME: 6 – 8 p.m. with presentation at 6:30 p.m. AT TENDEES: 43 members from the public Bill Zimmerman – Pima County Regional Flood Control District (PCRFCD) John Wise, John Partridge, Jon Marenfeld – Stantec Chuc k Williams – C.L. Williams Consulting, Inc. Angie Brown, Arizeder Urreiztieta – Gordley Design Group, Inc. 1. 6 – 6:30 p.m. – Open House Format to Review Project Exhibits 2. 6:30 p.m. – Presentation by Project Team 3. 7 p.m. – General Comments and Question-and-Answer (Q&A) Session Q: How much planning has been done and is funding available for Sahuarita Road? I understand the improvements have been mandated and funded. A: That is a question for the Department of Transportation. I assume it’s been funded through the Regional Authority (RTA) Plan, but I don’t know for sure. Q: You said at the meeting last night that there were no fees for flood plain permits, but there is a waiver you have to sign with an indemnification clause that I believe means there is a fee. A: I will leave that to the lawyers. I know that the District does not collect fees for flood plain permits. Q: At Old Nogales Highway and (cross-street? McCain?) and the general Summit Area, flooding caused no roadway access at all last year – what is being done to address that? A: That is the point of the study; to identify what needs to be done. Q: You don’t have any plans yet to address it? A: We are studying it, but nothing has been built yet. Comment: One short-term thing you could do right away would be to enlarge the culverts. Q: What is a stock pond? A: When a rancher bulldozes up dirt to create a pond for cattle to drink. Comment: You could use the gravel pits owned by the airport to hold water runoff. Q: When will Old Vail Connection become a real road? It’s been identified for years as needing improvement. A: Our study is sizing culverts and associated costs. Roadway improvements are handled by the Department of Transportation. 1 LEE MOORE WASH BASIN MANAGEMENT STUDY Q: Four years ago, we paid impact fees for roads, but we haven’t seen anything done with that money. Specifically Country Club Road and Palo Verde Road. I know this is a Department of Transportation issue, but I’m frustrated. A: One alternative we are looking at is possible roadway access and realignments. We’ll take a look at this particular concern. Comment: I used to live in Chandler. They’ve done great work with recharge basins – putting parks in the basins for multi-use facilities. I’m with the Groundwater Awareness League, and I think your first priority should be to save groundwater in the area to recharge the groundwater, and your second priority should be to put parks in the recharge basins. Chandler’s study is on my Web site, if you want more information. Comment: More homes have been built in the area, but the groundwater in the Green Valley/Sahuarita area is receding by three to four feet a year. We need to save every drop of water we can. Retention basins built upstream of Sahuarita Road would be a major help to both recharge the groundwater and also to keep the downstream folks from flooding. Q: I live at Delgado and Sahuarita Road. We attended a meeting last year, where they promised to help us. But no one is doing anything and we will lose our homes. I have photos to show you the problems. Tell me who will fix this for us. Make a diversion to send the water to the wash instead of our house – mine gets the worst of it. I called everyone. Tucson says to call Sahuarita, who says it’s not their problem. A: After the general Q&A session, we will meet with you individually tonight to review your specific information. Q: On Nov. 1, 2007, proposed drainage ways were discussed, but not engineered to specificfrequency events (such as a 100-year flood). Wh y? A: Because it requires more area than we have funding for. Q: How soon will any action take place? A: Nothing will be built or implemented before Fiscal Year 2009. Q: Does your recommended alternative take into effect things that don’t show on your GIS layers, such as deeded roads or easements? A: Those show up on the GIS. We can show you after the general Q&A session. Q: Near Old Nogales Highway, there is a concrete slab that was put in to protect the wash bank, but it’s eroding and exposing a gas line pipe. A: Please show us the specific location after the general Q&A session. Q: We live on private roads, so we’re stuck with the problems. We live on what used to be a wash, but is now a road (Cactus Patch Way). We’re in the middle of one of those blue veins on your map. We waited three months before Flood Control came to see our problems. When they did, they told us that our neighbors’ flooding problems were being caused by our unpermitted culverts. After tearing them out, I am now dealing with ponding on my property. What will you do with our piece of property? A: We’ll take a look at your specific piece of property after the general Q&A session. Q: Wh y don’t plugged culverts get cleaned out until we notify the County? 2 LEE MOORE WASH BASIN MANAGEMENT STUDY A: Because notifying us is how we learn of the problem. Q: Doesn’t Pima County have inspectors that should be on the lookout for plugged culverts? A: Pima County is a large county and we don’t have enough inspectors for that. To ensure that your drainage complaint gets logged in, make sure the person you are talking to on the phone is typing the complaint into the computer as you are talking to them. Q: Have you contacted the railroad? A: We are working with the railroad throughout Pima County. 4. 7:30 p.m. – Individual Q&A Session/Open House 5. 8 p.m. – Adjourn 3 PIMA COUNTY REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT 97 EAST CONGRESS STREET, THIRD FLOOR TUCSON, ARIZONA 85701-1797 SUZANNE SHIELDS, P.E. DIRECTOR (520) 243-1800 FAX (520) 243-1821 July 22, 2008 Dear Government Official: Pima County Regional Flood Control District is conducting the Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study to identify the drainage and flooding hazards within the watershed and develop alternatives to address those hazards. A Basin Management Study is a comprehensive study that estimates flood and erosion potential for a watershed, maps watercourses, identifies existing and potential problems and develops preliminary solutions and standards for sound floodplain and stormwater management. The total project watershed is approximately 213 square miles located south of Tucson, including parts of unincorporated Pima County, City of Tucson, Town of Sahuarita, Coronado National Forest and Arizona State Land. Sixty-four percent of the land is owned by the State, 10 percent is Federal and 26 percent is privately owned. The project team has scheduled two public meetings in the project area to obtain input on the range of alternatives being considered for the entire Lee Moore Wash Basin area to mitigate existing and future drainage issues, as well as to give an update on the overall status of the project, including data collection results, floodplain delineation results and project schedule. The first meeting will be held on Aug. 6, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Corona Foothills Middle School, located at 16705 S. Houghton Road. The second meeting will be held on Aug. 7, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Desert Diamond Casino Ocotillo & Cholla Rooms, located at Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Road. Thirty minutes after the start of each meeting, a presentation will be given, followed by a question-and-answer session. Maps and displays will be available for viewing, and representatives from the project team will be available to address questions or concerns. The meetings will be publicized through a postcard invitation mailed to property owners and residents within the project area; newspaper advertisements placed in the Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Citizen and Green Valley News and Sun; and a news release sent to area media. The project’s completion is anticipated in the winter of 2008/2009. When finished, the District will have a comprehensive assessment of flood and erosion hazards. Once implemented, the strategies identified in the study should reduce property damage and loss of life from flooding, including a basis for a regulatory framework that promotes wise development of the area’s floodplains. I would like to invite you to attend the open house, or contact me at (520) 243-1800 with any questions you may have about the project. You can also visit the project Web site at www.rfcd.pima.gov. Sincerely, Bill Zimmerman, Planning and Development Division Manager Pima County Regional Flood Control District NEWS RELEASE Date: Media Contact: July 23, 2008 Annabelle Quihuis, Community Relations (520) 740-6410 Public Meetings for Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study The Pima County Regional Flood Control District will hold the second round of Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study PIMA COUNTY REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT 97 East Congress, 3rd Floor Tucson, AZ 85701 Bill Zimmerman Chief Hydrologist (520) 243-1800 bill.zimmerman@ rfcd.pima.gov Annabelle Quihuis Community Relations (520) 740-6410 annabelle.quihuis@ dot.pima.gov Visit the project Web site at: www.rfcd.pima.gov public meetings for the Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study in August to obtain input on the range of alternatives being considered for the entire Lee Moore Wash Basin area to mitigate existing and future drainage issues, as well as to give an update on the overall status of the project, including data collection results, floodplain delineation results and project schedule. The District is conducting the study to identify the drainage and flooding hazards within the watershed and to develop alternatives to address those hazards. The watershed is 213 square miles located south of Tucson and includes parts of unincorporated Pima County, City of Tucson, Town of Sahuarita, Coronado National Forest and Arizona State Land. The public meetings will be held on the following dates: Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008 6 – 8 p.m. Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Corona Foothills Middle School 16705 S. Houghton Road Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008 6 – 8 p.m. Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Desert Diamond Casino Ocotillo & Cholla Meeting Rooms Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Road Representatives from the District and the study team will be available to answer questions and address concerns about the study. Maps and displays will be available for viewing. The meetings will follow an open house format for the first 30 minutes; a short presentation will be given at 6:30 p.m. at each meeting, followed by a question-and-answer session. When the study is completed, the District will have a comprehensive assessment of flood and erosion hazards. Once implemented, the strategies identified in the study should reduce damage to property or loss of life from drainage issues and stormwater flooding. For more information about the study, please contact Bill Zimmerman, Planning and Development Division Manager for Pima County Regional Flood Control District, at bill.zimmerman@rfcd.pima.gov or (520) 243-1800. Please visit the project Web site at www.rfcd.pima.gov. ### Pima County Regional Flood Control District Public Meetings 19 10 Old Vail Connection Rd. s Hi Tucson-Nogale ghway Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study LEE MOORE WASH BASIN Desert Diamond Casino Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Rd. Houghton Rd. Sahuarita Rd. Wilmot Rd. Pima Mine Rd. Corona Foothills Middle School 16705 S. Houghton Rd. 82 NOT TO SCALE The Pima County Regional Flood Control District invites the general public to attend either of two public meetings being held on Aug. 6 and 7, 2008. The District is conducting the Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study to identify the drainage and flooding hazards within the watershed and develop alternatives to address those hazards. The meetings are held to obtain input on the range of alternatives being considered for the entire Lee Moore Wash Basin area to mitigate existing and future drainage issues, as well as to give an update on the overall status of the project, including data collection results, floodplain delineation results and project schedule. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008 6 – 8 p.m. Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Corona Foothills Middle School 16705 S. Houghton Rd. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2006 6 – 8 p.m. Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Desert Diamond Casino, Ocotillo & Cholla Rooms Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Road Representatives from the District and the study team will be available to answer questions and address concerns about the study. Maps and displays will be available for viewing. The meetings will follow an open house format for the first 30 minutes; a short presentation will be given at 6:30 p.m. at each meeting, followed by a question-andanswer session. When the study is completed, the District will have a comprehensive assessment of flood and erosion hazards. Once implemented, the strategies identified in the study should reduce property damage and loss of life from drainage issues and stormwater flooding. For more information, please contact Bill Zimmerman, Planning and Development Division Manager for Pima County Regional Flood Control District, at bill.zimmerman@rfcd.pima.gov or (520) 243-1800. Please visit the project Web site at www.rfcd.pima.gov. Si le gustaria recibir informacion en español, favor de llamar al (520) 243-1800. Gracias. Si le gustaria recibir informacíon en español, favor de llamar al (520) 243-1800. Gracias. For more information, please contact Bill Zimmerman, Planning and Development Division Manager for Pima County Regional Flood Control District, at bill.zimmerman@rfcd.pima.gov or (520) 243-1800. Please visit the project Web site at www.rfcd.pima.gov. Representatives from the District and the study team will be available to answer questions and address concerns about the study. Maps and displays will be available for viewing. The meetings will follow an open house format for the first 30 minutes; a short presentation will be given at 6:30 p.m. at each meeting, followed by a question-and-answer session. The meetings are being held to obtain input on the range of alternatives being considered for the entire Lee Moore Wash Basin area to mitigate existing and future drainage issues, as well as to give an update on the overall status of the project, including data collection results, floodplain delineation results and project schedule. Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Road Sahuarita, AZ 85629 Desert Diamond Casino Ocotillo & Cholla Rooms Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday August 7, 2008 • 6 - 8 p.m. 16705 S. Houghton Road Vail, AZ 85641 Corona Foothills Middle School Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday August 6, 2008 • 6 - 8 p.m. Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Pima County Regional Flood Control District Public Meetings The Pima County Regional Flood Control District invites the general public to attend either of two public meetings being held on Aug. 6 and 7, 2008. ic l b Pu g n i t Mee c/o Community Relations 2540 N. Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85716 Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Fall 2006 Fact Sheet Project Purpose and Need Pima County Regional Flood Control District is conducting the Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study to identify the drainage and flooding hazards within the watershed and develop alternatives to address those hazards. A Basin Management Study is a comprehensive study that estimates flood and erosion potential for a watershed, maps watercourses, identifies existing and potential problems and develops preliminary solutions and standards for sound floodplain and stormwater management. The initial effort is to collect data, identify known flooding hazards and map floodplains. This includes researching historical flooding data and current land-use plans, as well as gathering information from stakeholders and the public. The team will then formulate a floodplain management approach consisting of structural and non-structural alternative solutions to reduce or eliminate flooding hazards, which will be further compared and evaluated to select a preferred alternative. The project team will also create development guidelines for the study area. When the study is completed, the District will have a comprehensive assessment of flood and erosion hazards. Once implemented, the strategies identified in the study should reduce property damage and loss of life from flooding, and provide a regulatory framework that promotes wise development of the area’s floodplains. Project Area The total project watershed is approximately 213 square miles, including parts of unincorporated Pima County, City of Tucson, Town of Sahuarita, Coronado National Forest and Arizona State Land. Sixty-four percent of the land is owned by the State, 10 percent is Federal and 26 percent is privately owned. Scope of Work Data Collection: Develop a database of existing land use and drainage information Hydrology and Hydraulics: Determine quantity and limits of stormwater runoff Floodplain Mapping: Delineate 100-year floodplains Public Involvement: Regular open house meetings to inform and obtain public input Stakeholder Involvement: Facilitate meetings to inform and include stakeholder concerns Environmental Considerations: Biological and cultural resources Erosion Hazards: Identify problem areas for scour and sedimentation Rules of Development: Provide guidelines for future development Schedule: Completion anticipated in summer 2008 Scope of Work This project is strongly supported by the Pima County Board of Supervisors, the City of Tucson and the Town of Sahuarita. It is important that stakeholders and the public stay involved in the process, as you have valuable knowledge and multiple responsibilities within the watershed that could significantly influence the project’s success. We invite and encourage your support of this study. Please stay involved by attending one of the upcoming public meetings, visiting our Web site and/or talking to the study team. Contact For more information contact: Bill Zimmerman, Chief Hydrologist Pima County Regional Flood Control District (520) 243-1800 bill.zimmerman@rfcd.pima.gov Visit the Pima County Regional Flood Control District’s Web site at www.rfcd.pima.gov Sahuarita, AZ 85629 jerrycermack@ msn.com (520) 762-1710 Yes What alternatives do you dislike? Page 1 I live on S. Three Wells Court. Sycamore Wash runs across Three Wells Road and my property, east to west. At times the wash runs really hard and has washed the road out several times. Is there any way the Flood Control District could manage this wash to better control the flow of water? 1) Rules of Development: Land acquisition, no action. Developers have channeled water into washes which drain across roads and affect homes downstream. 2) Culverts 3) Detention Basins 4) Careful channeling of overflow. 16268 S. Three Wells Court (520) 762-9821 yes Cermack, Gerald karjamesbo@ msn.com Vail, AZ 85641 1600 W. Sahuarita Road Bora, James and Karen (520) 207-7609 Join? What alternatives do you like? Bridges and culverts on Houghton Road and Sahuarita Road. Flood plain preservation. jndamato@cox.net Phone Vail, AZ 85641 E-mail Amato, Joyce 769 E. Blue Rock Way City, State, Zip Bridges and culverts on Houghton Road and Sahuarita Road. Address Anonymous Name Pima County Regional Flood Control District Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Aug. 6 and 7, 2008, Public Meetings Comment Summary Perhaps drain tubes under the road, or retention basins upstream Providing channels along highways to direct water out and away from highways. Keeping culverts and cattle guards clear of debris. What alternatives would you suggest that we have not mentioned? Roads need to be accessible during monsoons! Too much development is allowed when conditions for flooding are dangerous! How long will it be before we start to see the implementation of solutions? General Comments Address 55 W. Vista Monte 916 S. Houghton Road 13968 S. Vail, AZ Broken Spoke 85641 Lane Herdliska, Charlotte Jacobsen, John Jansen, William Corona de Tucson, AZ 85641 Corona de Tucson, AZ 85641 1241 W. Calle Sahuarita, AZ de la Plaza 85629 Sahuarita, AZ 85629 City, State, Zip Gay, John S. Durnan, Greg 7021 E. Camino Aurelia? Name harli46@aol.com jejacobsen@ aol.com E-mail (520) 682-5508 (520) 762-8576 yes (520) 625-3327 yes Page 2 Culverts and channels. County No action. purchase of flooded houses. This is a great plan. I hope the Board of Supervisors adopt it before the developers make a mess of our watershed. What alternatives do you dislike? My house gets water in the garage. A neighbor has diverted water right towards my house (I spoke to John Wise). Going west on Vista Monte, the water used to turn on the north side of Vista Monte into the wash. Now the water runs on the south side of Vista Monte, creating a rushing river of water and drains that way for days. This did not happen several years ago. (see attached comments) What alternatives would you General Comments suggest that we have not mentioned? Overall planning looks like it is Not a dislike but a need: More Kolb Road and Sahuarita Road coming together well. planning with developments problem area does not need for what happens replacement of culverts, it downstream. needs installation of culverts (there are none there). Join? What alternatives do you like? (520) 762-3273 yes Phone Pima County Regional Flood Control District Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Aug. 6 and 7, 2008, Public Meetings Comment Summary 11400 E. Broadway Boulevard MacLeod, Andy Corona de Tucson, AZ 85641 Corona de Tucson, AZ 85641 16679 S. Graythorn View Place Soto, Robert V. Spies, Charles 17303 S. Azure Sky Trail Corona de Tucson, AZ 85641 949 Avenida del Caballero PO Box 11384 Skiles, Charles Sanchez, Carlos Tucson, AZ 85748 Vail, AZ 85641 City, State, Zip 2720-2750 E. Tucson, AZ Old Vail 85734 Connection Road 11999 E. Camino Aurelia Lintwer, Wayne Rey, Aaron Address Name cspiestorensictox@ cox.net azvideo911@ aol.com rivermapper@ gmail.com camantique@ gmail.com E-mail yes (520) 762-9026 yes (520) 762-5463 (520) 403-1133 yes (520) 237-9832 yes The alternative of studying an obvious problem to death and not getting federal funding because we are ruled by a very tough guy that accepts no pork. It is our money from years and years of paying. What alternatives do you dislike? Page 3 I like the first comment (i.e. Houghton Road). Raise the dips and put in culverts! Raise the roads to be at a higher and safer plane, and then run about 22-inch metal culvert with diversion dams to harvest water. I like the balanced approach to alternatives. Good work. Join? What alternatives do you like? (520) 762-1046 yes Phone Pima County Regional Flood Control District Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Aug. 6 and 7, 2008, Public Meetings Comment Summary Take action, appeal to Congress, stop this stupid war that makes winks and deep deep sucking (socialism prays on high). The culvert at Avenida del Caballero needs to be replaced or made bigger. What alternatives would you suggest that we have not mentioned? (see attached comments) (see attached comments) Add information to the Web site regarding the end of the study process, i.e. note that it goes on record as a recommendation to the various towns, city, county and state entities. General Comments Washburn, Steve 514 S. Vail, AZ Douglas Wash 85641 Road Strange, Richard Corona de Tucson, AZ 85641 180 E. Camino del Emperador Steinmetz, Joe City, State, Zip Address Name swashburn@ dakotacom.net dick.strange@ lycos.com joeatcorona@ msn.com E-mail Mostly non-structural. Major redirection of existing washes. What alternatives do you dislike? Page 4 Join? What alternatives do you like? (520) 647-2116 yes (520) 762-5820 Phone Pima County Regional Flood Control District Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Aug. 6 and 7, 2008, Public Meetings Comment Summary For access issues, clear floods from Sahuarita Road, Harrison Road and Route 83. Solves many of the current access issues in Corona de Tucson. Use regulation to avoid future issues. What alternatives would you suggest that we have not mentioned? Per our discussion, I have lived on my property since 1976. The very small wash behind my property has always been a trickle but in July 2008, it became a small river and flooded the back yard and tore out fences. In 1983, it didn't flow like this. (see attached comments) John, please contact me. This is per our discussion. General Comments SECTION C4 LEE MOORE WASH BASIN MANAGEMENT STUDY PUBLIC MEETING SUMMARY LOCATION: Desert Diamond Casino – Ocotillo and Cholla rooms Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Road Sahuarita, Arizona 85629 DATE: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 TIME: 6 – 8 p.m. with presentation at 6:30 p.m. AT TENDEES: 29 members from the public Bill Zimmerman – Pima County Regional Flood Control District (PCRFCD) John Wise, John Partridge – Stantec Chuc k Williams – C.L. Williams Consulting, Inc. Angie Brown, Melissa Benton – Gordley Design Group, Inc. 1. 6 – 6:30 p.m. – Open House Format to Review Project Exhibits 2. 6:30 p.m. – Presentation by Project Team 3. 7:15 p.m. – General Comments and Question-and-Answer (Q&A) Session Q: Have you thought about doing groundwater recharge? A: Yes. None of our alternatives are at the design level yet, but when we plan the alternatives, we will look at viability. Q: What is the timeframe for construction of any of these alternatives? Four to five years? A: Hopefully less than that, but realistically for major improvements it could take that long. Some maintenance should occur earlier than that. Q: Someone started cleaning the culverts along Sahuarita Road near FICO. Was that a result of these meetings? How much did this study cost and where did the money come from? Where do we apply pressure to get things done out here? A: The study cost $1.1 million and came from PCRFCD. PCRFCD paid to have the culverts you reference cleaned, even though it’s Pima County Department of Transportation’s (PCDOT) responsibility. To have anything done, you need to call PCRFCD to enter a complaint in the database. Q: Will you have something in place to circulate water in retaining ponds? A: That’s part of a design constraint. We would design it so that water wouldn’t stay standing for longer than 24 hours. Q: Is the County working with the railroad to open up the drainages? What is the status of that? A: Yes, the County is working with the railroad. They have their own timeframe for getting things done. They are working in northwest Pima County right now, but will make it down here. Q: Is the condition of release of liability waiver still on floodplain-use permits? A: I don’t know of any plans to take it off. 1 LEE MOORE WASH BASIN MANAGEMENT STUDY Q: At the intersection of Nogales Highway and Old Nogales Highway there is sand building under the tracks; there’s not much room left under the tracks. Will you do something about that? A: That’s up to railroad maintenance. We are not allowed to go on their right-of-way, which is about 200 to 250 feet on either side of the tracks. Q: I came to a meeting two or three years ago, and nothing’s been done. Wh y? A: We know we need to improve the area. We have to do the study first to identify problems and solutions. This is the largest study the County has ever done. It’s been two-and-a-half years. Q: What about the electrical line from Rio Rico? Will that cross the study area? A: I haven’t seen that they will be in the study area. Q: You’ve identified undersized culverts. Will you install bigger culverts everywhere? A: PCDOT handles culverts; we’ll be giving all this information to them. Q: We’ve paid $3,000 to $7,000 in impact fees, but our roads aren’t repaired, we have no water or fire service. What is the County doing with the impact fee? Where’s our money going? A: PCRFCD does not receive any of the impact fee monies. It goes to roadways and school districts. Q: This area has been designated for high growth, but your study shows a large amount of sheet flooding. Is the County rethinking the development densities? A: Yes. State law requires jurisdictions to update their general plans every 10 years. With this information, the hope is for them to realize that less density is better. There will still be larger densities west of the CLS line. The developers will be required to deal with the sheet flooding as a result of this study. Q: According to the map, one of the problems we have is on State Land. Do you fix problems on State Land? The problem area is by the FIC O channel. A: That area is strictly the mine and FIC O; we will clean the channel. Q: Has PCRFCD wor ked with the Nation? A: Yes, we are working with them; there won’t be any additional water funneled onto their land. Q: Are there any restrictions on developers for water control? A: Yes. Prior to 2005, if the density was less than three houses per acre, there weren’t any. 4. 7:30 p.m. – Individual Q&A Session/Open House 5. 8 p.m. – Adjourn 2 LEE MOORE WASH BASIN MANAGEMENT STUDY PUBLIC MEETING SUMMARY LOCATION: Corona Foothills Middle School 16705 S. Houghton Road Vail, Arizona 85641 DATE: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 TIME: 6 – 8 p.m. with presentation at 6:30 p.m. AT TENDEES: 39 members from the public Bill Zimmerman – Pima County Regional Flood Control District (PCRFCD) John Wise, John Partridge – Stantec Chuc k Williams – C.L. Williams Consulting, Inc. Angie Brown, Melissa Benton – Gordley Design Group, Inc. 1. 6 – 6:30 p.m. – Open House Format to Review Project Exhibits 2. 6:30 p.m. – Presentation by Project Team 3. 7:15 p.m. – General Comments and Question-and-Answer (Q&A) Session Q: I am concerned that allowing the water to flow through the area and out to the Santa Cruz River will not adequately recharge our groundwater; I didn’t see enough detention basins and/or recharge facilities. A: We are not trying to push the water through the area and out to the Santa Cruz River. The best source of groundwater recharge is through allowing the water to flow through the area in flow corridors left in their natural state. The study is recommending that the width of flow corridors is maintained as opposed to confining and controlling the runoff in a narrow channel. Developers will not be allowed to increase runoff; they may have to build detention/retention basins. Q: I’m a newcomer to the area; what is a stock pond? A: It’s when someone uses a bulldozer to build a berm or an earthen dam in a wash to collect water for livestock. Most of them on are State Land. Q: Are the displays available online? A: Not yet. We are still defining flow corridors. Once that is complete (probably in mid-January), they will go online. Q: Are the alternatives you show in your matrix the cheapest? A: The alternatives were ranked based on criteria first, then by cost. Some alternatives, such a viaducts, were too expensive regardless of their criteria rating, and so we had to discard those as recommended alternatives. Finally, we divided the cost of each alternative by its criteria score. Those with the highest cost/benefit ratio were chosen. Q: I understand it takes time to see results from studies. When will we see drainage improvements on Sahuarita and Houghton roads? A: Those are tied into Pima County Department of Transportation improvements. I wish we could go out and do something right now to help, but we can’t. I think the Sahuarita Road improvements 1 LEE MOORE WASH BASIN MANAGEMENT STUDY are listed on the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) list, but not yet funded. I believe Houghton Road is listed on the next RTA go-round. It will be years before something is done. Q: It’s nice to see you have all the jurisdictions talking to each other. Will that continue after the study is complete? A: We think so. This type of study and collaboration hasn’t been done before. We’re giving them tools to help them. Q: What about putting a lake in somewhere to capture and keep the water? A: The State laws surrounding a surface-water lake are prohibitive. Q: What is the difference between a basin and a lake? A: A lake does not drain; a basin is designed to drain. Q: Do basins help with groundwater recharge? A: These basins are not designed to capture and hold the water. But after they fill up, the water drains into the ground. Q: Someone once said years ago that no dam could be built on the Santa Cruz River down here, because it would capture and withhold water from the farmers in Marana. Is that true? A: I don’t know about that. I’ve heard the same thing, but I don’t know how true it is. C: You could put dry wells in basins to help with the groundwater recharge. 4. 7:30 p.m. – Individual Q&A Session/Open House 5. 8 p.m. – Adjourn 2 PIMA COUNTY REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT 97 EAST CONGRESS STREET, THIRD FLOOR TUCSON, ARIZONA 85701-1797 SUZANNE SHIELDS, P.E. DIRECTOR (520) 243-1800 FAX (520) 243-1821 Nov. 12, 2008 Dear Government Official: Pima County Regional Flood Control District is conducting the Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study to identify the drainage and flooding hazards within the watershed and develop alternatives to address those hazards. A Basin Management Study is a comprehensive study that estimates flood and erosion potential for a watershed, maps watercourses, identifies existing and potential problems and develops preliminary solutions and standards for sound floodplain and stormwater management. The total project watershed is approximately 213 square miles located south of Tucson, including parts of unincorporated Pima County, City of Tucson, Town of Sahuarita, Coronado National Forest and Arizona State Land. Forty-eight percent of the land is owned by the State, 16 percent is other local governmental, 10 percent is Federal and 26 percent is privately owned. The project team has scheduled two public meetings in the project area to obtain input on the draft recommended alternatives being considered for the entire Lee Moore Wash Basin area to mitigate existing and future drainage issues, as well as to give an update on the overall status of the project, including project schedule. The first meeting will be held on Dec. 3, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Corona Foothills Middle School, located at 16705 S. Houghton Road. The second meeting will be held on Dec. 11, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Desert Diamond Casino Ocotillo & Cholla Rooms, located at Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Road. Thirty minutes after the start of each meeting, a presentation will be given, followed by a question-and-answer session. Maps and displays will be available for viewing, and representatives from the project team will be available to address questions or concerns. The meetings will be publicized through a postcard invitation mailed to property owners and residents within the project area; newspaper advertisements placed in the Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Citizen and Green Valley News and Sun; and a news release sent to area media. The project’s completion is anticipated in the winter of 2008/2009. When finished, the District will have a comprehensive assessment of flood and erosion hazards. Once implemented, the strategies identified in the study should reduce property damage and loss of life from flooding, including a basis for a regulatory framework that promotes wise development of the area’s floodplains. I would like to invite you to attend the open house, or contact me at (520) 243-1800 with any questions you may have about the project. You can also visit the project Web site at www.rfcd.pima.gov. Sincerely, Bill Zimmerman, Planning and Development Division Manager Pima County Regional Flood Control District NEWS RELEASE Date: Media Contact: Nov. 24, 2008 Annabelle Quihuis, Community Relations (520) 740-6410 Public Meetings for Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study The Pima County Regional Flood Control District will hold the third round of Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study PIMA COUNTY REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT 97 East Congress, 3rd Floor Tucson, AZ 85701 Bill Zimmerman Chief Hydrologist (520) 243-1800 bill.zimmerman@ rfcd.pima.gov Annabelle Quihuis Community Relations (520) 740-6410 annabelle.quihuis@ dot.pima.gov Visit the project Web site at: www.rfcd.pima.gov public meetings for the Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study in December to obtain input on the draft recommended alternative being considered for the entire Lee Moore Wash Basin area to mitigate existing and future drainage issues, as well as to give an update on the overall status of the project, including project schedule. The District is conducting the study to identify the drainage and flooding hazards within the watershed and to develop alternatives to address those hazards. The watershed is 213 square miles located south of Tucson and includes parts of unincorporated Pima County, City of Tucson, Town of Sahuarita, Coronado National Forest and Arizona State Land. The public meetings will be held on the following dates: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 6 – 8 p.m. Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Corona Foothills Middle School 16705 S. Houghton Road Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 6 – 8 p.m. Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Desert Diamond Casino Ocotillo & Cholla Meeting Rooms Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Road Representatives from the District and the study team will be available to answer questions and address concerns about the study. Maps and displays will be available for viewing. The meetings will follow an open house format for the first 30 minutes; a short presentation will be given at 6:30 p.m. at each meeting, followed by a question-and-answer session. When the study is completed, the District will have a comprehensive assessment of flood and erosion hazards. Once implemented, the strategies identified in the study should reduce damage to property or loss of life from drainage issues and stormwater flooding. For more information about the study, please contact Bill Zimmerman, Planning and Development Division Manager for Pima County Regional Flood Control District, at bill.zimmerman@rfcd.pima.gov or (520) 243-1800. Please visit the project Web site at www.rfcd.pima.gov. ### Pima County Regional Flood Control District Public Meetings 19 10 Old Vail Connection Rd. s Tucson-Nogale H ighway Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study LEE MOORE WASH BASIN Desert Diamond Casino Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Rd. Houghton Rd. Sahuarita Rd. Wilmot Rd. Pima Mine Rd. Corona Foothills Middle School 16705 S. Houghton Rd. 82 NOT TO SCALE The Pima County Regional Flood Control District invites the general public to attend either of two public meetings being held on Dec. 3 and 11, 2008. The District is conducting the Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study to identify the drainage and flooding hazards within the watershed and develop alternatives to address those hazards. The meetings are held to present the draft recommended alternatives for the entire Lee Moore Wash Basin area to mitigate existing and future drainage issues, as well as to give an update on the overall status of the project, including project schedule. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 6 – 8 p.m. Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Corona Foothills Middle School 16705 S. Houghton Rd. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 6 – 8 p.m. Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Desert Diamond Casino, Ocotillo & Cholla Rooms Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Road Representatives from the District and the study team will be available to answer questions and address concerns about the study. Maps and displays will be available for viewing. The meetings will follow an open house format for the first 30 minutes; a short presentation will be given at 6:30 p.m. at each meeting, followed by a question-and-answer session. When the study is completed, the District will have a comprehensive assessment of flood and erosion hazards. Once implemented, the strategies identified in the study should reduce property damage and loss of life from drainage issues and stormwater flooding. For more information, please contact Bill Zimmerman, Planning and Development Division Manager for Pima County Regional Flood Control District, at bill.zimmerman@rfcd.pima.gov or (520) 243-1800. Please visit the project Web site at www.rfcd.pima.gov. Si le gustaria recibir información en español, favor de llamar al (520) 243-1800. Gracias. Si le gustaria recibir informacíon en español, favor de llamar al (520) 243-1800. Gracias. For more information, please contact Bill Zimmerman, Planning and Development Division Manager for Pima County Regional Flood Control District, at bill.zimmerman@rfcd.pima.gov or (520) 243-1800. Please visit the project Web site at www.rfcd.pima.gov. Representatives from the District and the study team will be available to answer questions and address concerns about the study. Maps and displays will be available for viewing. The meetings will follow an open house format for the first 30 minutes; a short presentation will be given at 6:30 p.m. at each meeting, followed by a question-and-answer session. The meetings are being held to present the draft recommended alternatives for the entire Lee Moore Wash Basin area to mitigate existing and future drainage issues, as well as to give an update on the overall status of the project, including project schedule. Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Road Sahuarita, AZ 85629 Desert Diamond Casino Ocotillo & Cholla Rooms Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday December 11, 2008 • 6 - 8 p.m. 16705 S. Houghton Road Corona de Tucson, AZ 85641 Corona Foothills Middle School Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday December 3, 2008 • 6 - 8 p.m. Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Pima County Regional Flood Control District Public Meetings The Pima County Regional Flood Control District invites the general public to attend either of two public meetings being held on Dec. 3 and 11, 2008. ic M l b u P s ing t e e c/o Community Relations 2540 N. Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85716 10101 S. Old Tucson, AZ Nogales Hwy. 85756 17613 S. Azure Sky Trail Demay, G.A. Feldbush, Martha Milligan, Shay 9950 S. Broken Cactus Way 12245 S. Wild Vail, AZ 85641 Rabbit Run Rd. Batchelder, David Tucson, AZ 85706 Vail, AZ 85641 Sahuarita, AZ 85629 17425 S. Wilmot Rd. Averill, John City, State, Zip Address Name shaybyrds@ hotmail.com mmfeld18@msn.com averilljr@juno.com E-mail Join? (520) 406-4618 Yes (520) 777-8444 (520) 444-4903 Yes (520) 762-5497 Yes (520) 885-2075 Yes Phone Retention basins. All-weather roadways. I attended the meeting 12/3/06 at Vail Middle School in Corona de Tucson. This is the concern I would like represented. We live in Sycamore Canyon. During monsoon season both Sahuarita Road and Houghton Road can be closed at the same time, thus we are literally marooned at home until the storm is over and the roads are cleared. If there is a medical emergency or other need, we have no way to get out. We really need road improvements made to one of these major roads as soon as possible. This is not optional! Thank you for your work and for representing our needs to the proper authorities. Complaint about wash through my property main: culvert about 100 yards north of Summit on Old Nogales Highway on east side of Old Nogales Highway. They cut it but left it lay. Page 1 Timeframes, road erosions, lack of Knowing the timeframe for realistic short term solutions (Summit/Foranco solutions to come to fruition. Can area). small temporary solutions be put into place to help us through the next 3-5 years? The maps were often confusing since they did not necessarily show landmarks, so it was difficult to orient myself. Need more information concerning private improvements and funding options for these improvements (i.e. grants, etc.). What do you like most about the draft What do you like least about the draft General comments recommended alternatives? recommended alternatives? Pima County Regional Flood Control District Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Aug. 3 and 11, 2008 Public Meetings Comment Summary Post cards. Got the card in the mail. How did you hear about this meeting? 9915 S. Highland Place Rey, Aaron Tucson, AZ 85706 City, State, Zip Anonymous Strange, Dick 514 S. Vail, AZ 85641 Douglas Wash Address Name dick.strange@cox.net E-mail (520) 647-2116 (520) 294-0187 Phone Join? Not much. I think the group did a great job. Now if they can get buy in from all the players. Page 2 Developers will be expected/required Slow, costly. to follow flood plain recommendations and not build on land that is at risk for flooding. The washes will remain washes and not be cemented over ala Phoenix. It looks like the plan was to fix problems, not destroy the area. How did you hear about this meeting? 1. Nice to see someone looked at the Small article in Tucson Star as whole area, not just Tucson, well as direct mailing (good Sahuarita, State Land or Pima County job on mailing). property. A unified solution actually has a chance to work! 2. It would be great if the transportation people would be smart enough to take the same approach. To do things reasonably, we need ONE east/west all-weather access road (Sahuarita Rd). Then if I-19 and Route 83 are open we would be in reasonable shape. If more dollars are to be spent, pick ONE north/south road between I-19 and Route 83. If we can get a developer to pay for it, something like Country Club or Wilmot would be great. So solve the problem at a reasonable cost without changing this area into an extension of the Rita Ranch area. Keep the rural character as much as possible. 3. I will get off my soap box since transportation was not the issue for this study. I am impressed by the quality of the job. Thanks. If you need any clarification or have any questions, let me know. If Pima County is going to have these meetings at dinner time, how about free buffet dinners at the casino. What do you like most about the draft What do you like least about the draft General comments recommended alternatives? recommended alternatives? Pima County Regional Flood Control District Lee Moore Wash Basin Management Study Aug. 3 and 11, 2008 Public Meetings Comment Summary