HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 10, 1992ADJOURNED REGU:,FQ CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1992
7:00 A.M.
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
LODI, CALIFORNIA
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pinkerton.
Roll was recorded by the City Clerk as follows:
Present: Council Members - Pennino, Sieglock, Snider and
Pinkerton (Mayor)
Absent: Council Members - Hinchman
Also Present: City Manager Peterson, Assistant City
Manager Glenn, City Attorney McNatt and City
Clerk Reimche
STATE WATER RE.30URCES CONTROL BOARD
MOKELUMNE RIVER HEARING
CC -184 Mr. Robert J. Johnson, Director, City of Lodi Parks and
Recreation Commission, read the following 'letter which was
directed to the State Water Resources Control Board _
expressing the concerns of the Parks and Recreation
Commission regarding the Mokelumne River.
"The City of Lodi Parks and Recreation Department would
like to take this opportunity to express its concerns
regarding the Mokelumne River.
The City of Lodi has as its northern most boundary, the
Mokelumne River. The River provides multiple beneficial
uses to Lodi residents and to the population of northern
San Joaquin County. In addition to the groundwater
recharge for drinking water and irrigation use, which I'm
sure have been addressed in great length, we feel it is
important to point out the recreational benefits provided
by the River.
Lodi Lake Park is the crown jewel of the City of Lodi Parks
system. The 140 acre facility has been enjoyed by local
residents and visitors from outlying communities for over
50 years. The Lake is filled and drained annually,
concurrent with the raising and lowering of the River
level as a result of the operation of Woodbridge dam.
Fifty-eight acres of the site is devoted to a nature area
in which visitors can enjoy riparian and wildlife habitat
in a passive environment. The Lake itself provides a major
swim area as well as access for fishing, boating,
waterskiing on both the Lake and River.
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It is important to point out that the recreational benefits
of the area are not only to Lodi residents. We estimate
that over 30 percent of the visitors to the Lake on a
summer weekend are from areas other than Lodi. We know for
a fact that people from the Contra Costa, Stanislaus and
Sacramento County areas are frequent users of the
facility. The Park has been designated a Regional Park in
the San Joaquin County Recreation Master Plan.
The Parks and Recreation Department is aware of the water
quality and flow problems in the River. During these
recent dry years, we have had to occasionally limit our
recreational activities due to bacterial problems.
We believe that increased flows of colder and better
quality water would alleviate these problems.
As you consider the fate of the Mokelumne River, we urge
you also keep in mind the numerous recreational benefits it
provides to thousands of people.
Thank you for your time and consideration of the City of
Lodi Park and Recreation Department needs."
Also addressing the City Council regarding the matter was
Stewart C. Adams, Jr., Attorney -at -Law.
Following discussion the City Council tacitly approved the
subject letter which will be presented before the State
Water Resources Control Board.
REFUSE RATES (INDUSTRIAL)
CC -22(b) Council Member Snider commented on direction that the City
Council had given Sanitary City Disposal Company at its
last meeting to contact all industrial customers regarding
the proposal concerning this matter which is under
consideration by the City Council.
Council Member Snider indicated that the City must have a
level playing field for all participants; however, the City
needs industrial involvement to meet the City's quotas for
recycling. It was further suggested that the City can meet
its quotas if it would set up criteria that would require
the City of Lodi receive the recycling credits.
Following a brief discussion, staff was directed to look at
the possibility of industrial refuse collection not being
included in the franchise granted to Sanitary City Disposal
Company.
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There being no further business to come before the City
Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:17
a.m.
Attest:
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Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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