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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - March 22, 1989 (70)COUNCIL CO MMIJNICATI0N 4 TO: THE CITY COUNCIL ODUNCIL NIEENG DATE: MARCH 15, 1989 FROM: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE SUBJECT: APPROVE 9JBNIr'TAL OF GRANT APPI ATION TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR LAND AND WATER 0Jq3RUAII%T GRANT FCN:PU FOR LODI LAKE PARK WdDERTVESS AREA RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution approving the submittal of a grant application to t. -he State of California for a Land and Water Conservation Grant for the Lodi Lake Wilderness Area. BACKGROUND ll4LRMAM A t its March 7, 1989 meeting the Lodi Parks and Recreation Commission voted `.o recommend that the Council submit a grant application for improvements to the Lodi Lake Wilderness Area. These grants' are awarded on a competitive basis whereby jurisdictions submit proposals for development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Local jurisdictions are required to submit evidence of 100° funding capability. If funding i s awarded, local jurisdictions are reimbursed for 50%of the costs incurred, upon coii:pletion of the project. Improvements to the Wilderness Area would include paving the path abutting the levee (1500 lineal feet); the introduction of a natural paving material known as Fibar to the path connecting the existing paved path with the new path (325 lineal feet); the introduction of native foliage at the base of the levee which will serve as a physical barrier to the homes along Edgewood Drive and provide a degree of visual separation: the temporary irrigation of this vegetation until stabilized; and the seeding of the respective areas with native wildflowers and plants (approximately 9 acren). The paving of the path is designed to complete the loop path which was begun in 1980 with the construction of the middle path, also using Land and Water Conservation funds. The planting of .:he nature area and embankment with native foliage and wildflowers is also "n concert with the Park Master Plan and will be accomplished at minimal cost by soliciting the assistance of Lodi Unified School District science classes, local docent groups, and various service club:,. These nature areas will serve the dual role as focal points for tours and food and habitat for wildlife. The provision of trails for public viewing, access and the development of nature areas rank among the top priorities established by t.hE California Department of Parks and Recreation. Accordingly, the City Council is encouraged to adopt this resolution enabling the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for the grant while reaffirming its commitment to the outdoor recreation needs of its citizens. JAMES B. SCHROEDER Gmmi" ty Development Director JBS/DJP/cag A tt acnments CCS,3/R/TXTD.01C March 9, 1989 LAND & WATER GrlKlgF:RVATl0N FUND GRANT APPLICATION MiN6: A CAN KA04 AiiA WiM/d6[ a POW ARA Maw= s ao.�ws l.� LANDSCAPED EMBANKMENT PA �. K RESOLUTION NO. 89-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS FOR THE LODI LAKE WILDERNESS AREA IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the Congress . under Public Law 88-578 has authorized the establishment of a Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant -In -Aid Program, providing matching funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for acquiring lands and development facilities fog public outdoor recreation purposes; and WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation i s responsible for administration of the program in the state, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing application by local agencies under the program; and WHEREAS, said adopted procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of applications and the availability of local matching funds prior to submission of said applications to the state; and WHEREAS, the proposed Lodi Lake Wilderness Area Improvements project is consistent with the Statewide Comprehensive Recreation Resources Plan: California Outdoor Recreation Plan - 1988; and WHEREAS, the project must be compatible with the land use plans of those jurisdictions immediately surrounding the project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby: 1. Approves the fi I i n g of an appiication for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance; and 2. Certifies that said agency has matching funds from the following source: General Fund, and can finance 130 percent of the project, half of which will be reimbursed; and 3. Certifies that the project is compatible with the land use plans of those jurisdictions immediately surrounding the project; and 4. Appoints the City Manager as agent of the City to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents; including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, ame-rimpnts, billing statements, and so on which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. Dated: March 22, 1989 4 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 89-33 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held March 22, 1989 by the following vote: Ayes : Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Reid, Snider and Pinkerton (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None ALICE M. REIMCHE City Clerk 89-33