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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - October 14, 1987 (88)c17TV co r,clL M" I IrdG OCTOBER 14, 1987 LODI LAKE PARK DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN APPROVED IN CONCEPT Foliowinc introduction of the matter by Staff and CC -27(c) ) discussion, Council, on motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Hinchman second, adopted the Lodi Lake Park Development Master Plan in concept, as prepared by Landscape Architect { Richard Bigler. x, $ � 4 5 t"N p 7. r s ` 2 TC THE CiTY COUNCIL DATE � NO. FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE October 1,1 , 1987 SUBJECT APPROVE I,01)I LAKE PARK DE'VELOP'MENT ..,ASTER PLAN PREL=ABED BY: RECOM':iENnED ACTION: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: : Parks and Recro-ition Director That the Ci t. t Council approve the Lodi Lake Park Development: Ma�•ter Plan as prepared by Landscape Architect Richard Bigler. For over a yc.:ir `Ir. Richard Bigler, I.and.scape Ar -,hi tect , has prtr-pared seasonal retorts an the contracted Lodi Lake Park Develop-menL ,Baster Plan. His final findings, both in written and vi-ual forms, were presented to the Lodi Parks and Recreation Commission at their September 1, 1987, meeting and met with Unanimous approval. Likewise, Mr. Bigler and myself made a similar presentation to the City Council at a shirtsleeve session on Tuesday, September 15, 1987, which met with favorable reaction. It is therefore recommended by Staff and the Parks and Recreation Commis- sion that approval of the Lodi Lake Park Development Plan be given and Mai; the Council encourage phasing of the (lovel.opment as soon as possible. Re ctfull u m Ronald W. Williamson Parks and Recreation Director RWW: j d CITY COUNCIL THOMAS A. PETERSON F�fELY"� M CiLSON. ntavor CITY o F L O D I C.tv ,,.tanager JOHN R tRandv) SNIDER ALICE M REINArHE nlavor Pro Tempore CITY HALL. 221 NEST PINE STREET Citv Clerk DAVID m HINCHMAN CALL BOX 3006 RON,4t.D.'vt STEIN IA' .E S 1v PINKERTON. it LODI. CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 Citv Attornev FRED M REID (209) 334-5634 TfLFCOPIER 12091333b79S October 22, 1987 Mr. Dean Devine Chairman Lodi Parks and Recreation Commission 420 West Turner Road Lodi, CA 95240 Dear Mr. Devine: This letter will confirm action taken by the Lcdi City council at its meeting of October 14, 1987, whereby Council "adopted the Lodi Lake Park` Development Master Plan concept as prepared by landscape architect Richard Sigler. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to call this office. Very truly yours, Alm�che' Alice M. t City Clerk - AMR:jj I cc: Ron Williamson Director Parks and Recrt:tion Department =` t CIT! COUNCIL E VE LYN .N1 OLSON, ,Mayor IOHN R (Rand; SNIDER Ntavor Pro Tempore DAVIE- NA MNCHMAN JAMES \V PINKERTON- if FRED No REID CI'Y'Y OF LORI Larry Simfenderfer, O.D. 1187 Northwood Drive Lodi, CA 95240 Dear Larry: CITY HALL- 121 WEST PINL STREET CALL BOX 3006 LODI. CALIFORNIA 9 5241-1 91 0 (209) 334-5634 7ELECOPrER 1209)333-6795 February 1, 1988 THOMAS A: PETERS N City Manager ALICE `t REIMCHE City Clerk RONALD :N4 STE IN Crt� Attome� I received your letter of January I2, 1988. I am not sure I can make you any happier by answering your letter, but I feel it does need to be answered. In the course of your letter you have made certain allegations against the Council and the City which are at best inaccurate or incorrect. First the statement: "The public was not given any warning of this action." The Parks and Recreation Commission held at least two separate public hearings on the master plan for Lodi Lake Park and the use of power boats thereon. In each case the agenda was published at least 72 hours in advance, as required by the "Brown Act." The recommendation made to the Parks and Recreation Commission, and ultimately the Commission's recommenda-iion to the City Council was to ban all power boating on the lake and river. The City Council in turn held a public hearing on June 17, 1987. Again this hearing was published in accordance with the taw at least 72 hours in advance and there was a short article in the Lodi Hews Sentinel about the upcoming pu5lic hearing. The Council, after hearing much testimony by a number of persons present, returned it to the Parks and Recreation Commission to devise a compromise plan and rules for the use of Lodi Lake only by motorized and non-motorized/leisure boating. The Parks and Recreation Commission agendized this and again considered the use of motorized boats on Lodi Lake at their July 7, 1987 meeting. They reported back to the City Council at its July 15, 1987 meeting and the Council again placed this matter on its regular agenda of the August 19th meeting. Again there was much public input at this meeting. After due consideration the Council voted to limit power beating on Lodi Lake to certain days and hours, as well as to close access to the river effective March 1988. A point not resolved was any limitations on types of boats. The City Council asked the Parks and Recreation Commission for a recommendation. The Commission's response to the Council was a recommendation to prohibit such boats as jet and V -drive boats. This was approved by the Council in September. LARRY SIMPFENDERFER PAGE NO. TWO The City Attorney was asked for a rulinq on possible liability the City could be exposed to by allowing access to the river by boatsthat werelaunched at a City ramp. His answer was that there is a liability risk and he cited a recent case of a person being injured while crater skiing in the river and the City was held partially liable. Your next point was -he acceptance of the master plan for _odi Lake Park. Again, there were a series of public meetings held by both the Parks and Recreation Commission as well as the City Council. In every case these meetings were open to the public. Attendance varied and the public was afforded the opportunity to speak tc the subject. Many people had questions and/or opinions to express. This resulted in some changes in the proposed master plan. before its acceptance by the City Council at its meeting of October 14, 1987. At no time in this process was a boat ramp directly into the river proposed. The City Council is required by state law to conduct its business in the light of public scrutiny, which this Council has done. Ycu as•a private businessman are not required to operate in a like manner, which does not say that you operate in other than an open and ethical manner. You have not been "railroaded" as yoc. _tated in your letter by the City or the City Council as there have been ample opportunities for you to speak and express .your views. The choice to avail yourself of such opportunities rests with you. Sincerely yours, Mayor and Council Members by Evelyn M. Olson Mayor Councilman. Fred Reid I:odi Ci ty Nall :)c a,• Councilman Reid: f 011owedl the C d�.i` __ uE , U]t :e votE tC der 1K) c, a: cess act 11::. or: .ne in a .: t t 027 w ua : en . � i was comrlet.ely to :en -by surprise wi Lh 'C thE: river frcM 1_ -,di Lemke. r tT the pu..__C• tic= givc-.:: an', wd.,?li.:tC, o -..�a action. i werit to thr. last ;":"'_y or ,Tune at which_ the boatin— is an•,. the 'Lodi Lake plan was presented and discussed. I was concerned that rr.'>a ti1i on the river mlght be. banned. Boating,, on Lodi Lake was discussed, bit no mention was made of limitinE boating on the river. I was pleaved to find that the Lodi Lake plan included a ramp to launch directly into the river. At the September ecsncil meeting, as I under- stood it, restriction of luatlr.g on Lodi Lake was to be limited. No mention was made of restricting boating on the river. When I turned on my television and found that the council was barring access to the river, I was s`socil:ed. I went to the council meeting at which the Lodi lake plan was discussed and app:cved. On the new diagram there was no launch ramp into the river. The public was nev,:r given an opportunity to speak to the issue. The plan, was presented and passed without allowing the public to co:,Lment. I feel we have been railroaded. You have made it a private river for the exclusive use of the Willow Glen and P.ivergate residents. The people of the Willow Glen area have their own ra rip. Ri verEate residents will find ways to get their boats into the water in the sprin` and out again in the fall. T bought my home in the lakewood area because of its proximity to Lodi Lake and the river. I am a native Lodian, and I have enjoyed the river over the years. I recall very few accidents in all those years. The river is pari: of the Lodi heritage. It has been a delight for guests to see and ex- perience. Apparently only certain: citizens are to be allowed to use this wonderful resource. The majority of the citizens will be excluded. Please reconsider your act -Lon. ;incl:rely,