HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - June 3, 1987 PH (7)CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JURE 3, 1987
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING
SET TO RECEIVE
PUBLIC INPUT
REGARDING
MOTORIZED BOATING
ON LODI LAKE
Council was apprised that the Parks and Recreation
Commission took under advisement the recommendations of the
Lodi Lake Park Master Plan of 1975 and the current plan
CC -27 (c)
under development by Mr. Richard Bigler wherein both have
CC -40' x,
recommended the elimination of motorized/power boating on
Lodi Lake due to the size of the Lake, its liability during
use, and its disruptive uses by motorized/power boats which
restrict the use by any others wishing to put sailboats,
canoes, or any other non -motorized crafts in the water.
Additionally, it hasbeen stated that use by motorized
crafts have torn down and eroded the banks and required
extensive repairs to same, i.e. cement retaining walls have
been constructed to prevent further bank problems.
The Parks and Recreation Commission conducted two meetings
to hear public concern over eliminating motorized power
boating on the lake, which were held on April 7 and May 5
during the course of the regular commission meetings.
Approximately 20 people were present at these two meetings,
which had been set to explore and discuss the basic
problems and receive input. Various legal questions were
asked at these meetings at which time Director Williamson
was asked to secure answers to lake/river concerns and
!port back at the May weeting.
These questions were directed to City Attorney Ron Stein,
who was asked to attend the May meeting and answer any
questions that might be raised as well as to bring the
commission up to date regarding access and liabilit;,
responsibilities.
After much discussion and participation by the audience,
the commission moved that (1) all motorized power boating
be eliminated from Lodi Lake with the exception of
sanctioned City of Lodi sponsored activities, rental boat
recovery needs, and general park patrol functions; (2)
that the launch or ramp be kept open for public access for
launching motorized power crafts, which will in turn be
required to go directly into the river and exit likewise to
recover craft; and (3) that there be a restriction on the
types of motorized crafts that can be launched, those types
being V -drives, inboards and jet boats, and all others.
would be approved to launch and have access to the river.
It should be noted that this recommendation was put
together with assistance from citizens present and met with
approval at its conclusion for presentation to the Council.