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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - July 16, 1997 (42)CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION 4 AGENDA TITLE: Authorize City of Lodi, in Conjunction with Woodbridge Irrigation District, to Apply for CalFed 1997 Category III Ecosystem Restoration Projects and Programs Grant MEETING DATE: July 16, 1997 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Public Works and Parks and Recreation staffs to apply for CalFed Category III funds and the City Manager to execute the grant on behalf of the City of Lodi. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The passage of Proposition 204 in 1996 provided for an additional $60 million from State bond funds for Category III grants. This funding is for non -flow related ecosystem restoration activities to improve the health of the Bay Delta ecosystem. This funding, if obtained, is one hundred percent grant funds with no matching required. The Woodbridge Irrigation District (WID) and the City of Lodi will be the lead agencies in this grant proposal. The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) will be partnering with the WID and the City of Lodi on this project. Because a member of the Board of Directors for EBMUD sits on the CalFed grant selection committee, EBMUD cannot be a formal applicant in this grant process. The firm of Jones & Stokes Associates, Inc. is preparing the actual grant application submittal. The application must be submitted by July 26, 1997. Exhibit A (attached) shows the items to be included under the Lower Mokelumne River Restoration Plan grant application. Those areas that would affect the citizens of Lodi most directly include: 1. A new dam for WID. This will allow WID to keep the dam in operation year-round, with the exception of flood flows, thus providing water in Lodi Lake on a year-round basis. 2. Deepening and regrading Lodi Lake bottom. This will provide better water quality and less entrapment of fish when the dam is lowered. The material removed from the lake bottom will be used to construct a causeway between The Point and the west side of Lodi Lake. 3. Trimming and clearing of downed trees in the Mokelumne River within the city limits. This will improve watercraft safety and flood flows. 4. Bank restoration and riparian corridor and habitat improvements 5. Fish passage improvement will be made at the WID dam, including the construction of a public viewing area. The total value of the proposed Lower Mokelumne River Restoration Plan is estimated at $17 million. FUNDING: Not applicable. r (Jack L. Ronsko Pub1p Works Director Attachments Parks and Recreation Director Woodbridge Irrigation District APPROV:O: �� H. Dixon Flynn -- City Manager _=cDGR DOC 07/03!97 LOWER MOKELUMNE RIVER RESTORATION PLAN WOODBRIDGE IRRIGATION DISTRICT, CITY OF LODI(Applicants) With Support of EBMUD Goal and Objective e Desired Goal is to Obtain a CAL -FED Grant& Prop. 204 Funding • The Objective is to Improve Fishery Conditions on the lower Mokelumne and Restore Habitat Within the Riparian Corridor • Improve Opportunities For Public Recreation on the Mokelumne How Did We Get Here? e Lower Mokelumne Restoration Plan (LMRRP) Elements Are Composed of Actions Previously Studied and Recommended By Resource Agencies. e LMRRP Elements Require Broad Agency Cooperation and Public Support In Orderto Be Successfully I mplemented. Vision Statement • A Comprehensive Approach by Local Agencies to Improve Conditions for Fish Passage, Restore Riparian Habitat, Create Greater Recreational Opport- unities pportunities On the Mokelumne River. Project Features • bggm or Replace Woodh 'Og Wm • Fah Pessege knptwmaver s d WD Dam 6 fah • S¢•w *v GravelEnhencenwnls • Riparian ConidorkrWomnents • City of Lodi. Mokelumm RNa P•nitway • Screen Lirmcreonod DN*mwm • Gro ndWatorR•charg• • Chan ei Clow" SM EW k Rodoretion Fish Passage Features • Construct New Dem N Woodbridge • Consinxt Nov CerterFtsh Ladder a Condnid DownsinarnRydreulle Control of Tal Wider Elevations Reidw to Fish Ladders • Construd Giles for Downftream Reiease of SlralYfed Wider (4800 CFS) Wdhoat Wier SpRaga • New Fah Screen And Enraged 8y Peas SyAem(CDFG standards) % Side of the AA Fistr Moniloring Fecillies e Consirud Public Viewing Area Exhibit A Fish By -Pass Considered But Not Recommended • No Public Support • Dewater Existing Wetland Areas • Reduced Recreational Opportunities • Cost PARKWAY & RECREATION . wPARUw IMPROVEMENTS • WOODYDEBRIS PROGRAi OREMOVN. • STREAM SAW STAB LIZATION • CAUSEWAY CONSTRUCTION . EWAN DEDENMONMIENTAL EDUCATION • NATURE AREA ENHANCEMENTS • DEEPING LORI LAKE Replace Woodbridge Dam (Construct New Dam With Year Around Capability) • Ability to Respond to Fishery Flows Including Pulse Flows • Respond to Flood Flows and Changing Flows • Discharge Stratified Water Your Support Is Needed • FadwW a stat. RGOWt•Agw1d s • Canty & Latai Gavrrtmonts 3 • Ctnmbw of Co m erre • EmvronRwdMGra,ps • RAcaadon Grout • IfKWAdUals CITY COUNCIL PHILLIP A. PENNING, Mayor JACK A. SIEGLOCK Mayor Pro Tempore KEITH LAND STEPHEN J. MANN DAVID P. WARNER CITY" OF LODI CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6706 FAX (209) 333-6710 July 8, 1997 Mr. Andy Christensen, Manager Woodbridge Irrigation District 18777 N. Lower Sacramento Road Woodbridge, CA 95258 H. DIXON FLYNN City Manager JENNIFER M. PERRIN City Clerk RANDALL A. HAYS City Attorney SUBJECT: Authorize City of Lodi, in Conjunction with Woodbridge Irrigation District, to Apply for CalFed 1997 Category III Ecosystem Restoration Projects and Programs Grant Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item on the City Council Shirtsleeve Session agenda of July 15, 1997, and on the July 16, 1997, Lodi City Council agenda. The Shirtsleeve Session will be held Tuesday at 7 a.m., and the Council Meeting is Wednesday at 7 p.m. Both will be held in the City Council Chamber, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street. As you know, Jack Ronsko is on vacation and will not be available. I understand you and Dwight Dauber, Parks Superintendent, will be taking care of these meetings. Dwight's number is 333-6742. If there is something I can help you with in Jack's absence, please call me at 333-6709. C::!&�,&- / x �," "' Linda McEnerney Public Works Department Secretary qrl Enclosure f. cc: City Clerk Parks Superintendent hcalfedg.Coc RESOLUTION NO. 97-100 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS & RECREATION STAFF, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WOODBRIDGE IRRIGATION DISTRICT, TO APPLY FOR CALFED 1997 CATEGORY III ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS GRANT BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council hereby authorizes the Public Works and Parks & Recreation staff, in conjunction with the Woodbridge Irrigation District, to apply for CalFed 1997 Category III Ecosystem Restoration Projects and Programs Grant; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the grant documents on behalf of the City of Lodi. Dated: July 16, 1997 hereby certify that Resolution No. 97-100 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held July 16, 1997 by the following vote: AYES: Council Members - NOES: Council Members - ABSENT: Council Members - ABSTAIN: Council Members - ALICE M. REIMCHE Acting City Clerk 97-100