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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - July 1, 1998 (45)OF COUNCIL • • O�< FOR�`P AGENDA TITLE: Lower Mokelumne River Watershed Stewardship Plan MEETING DATE: July 1, 1998 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: That following a presentation, the City Council consider supporting the San Joaquin County Resource Conservation District's CALFED grant application. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City received the attached letter from the San Joaquin County Resource Conservation District requesting City support for a CALFED grant application. As of June 23, the application is still in the development stage and staff is unable to offer a specific recommendation, although we generally support the objectives as stated in the letter. We also feel that being involved in any planning efforts pertaining to the lower Mokelumne River is appropriate. A representative from the District will make a presentation to the Council concerning the application. FUNDING: None needed. RCP/1m Attachment Richard C. Prima, Jr. Public Works Director cc: Parks Superintendent Water/Wastewater Superintendent John B. Meek, Jr., President, SJCRCD - via fax APPROVED: / H. Dixon`Flynn -- City Manager LWRMOKRVRWTRSHD.DOC 06/23/98 San Joaquin County Resource Conservation District 1222 Monaco Court, #23 Stockton, CA 95207 Richard C. Prima, Jr., Director City of Lodi Public Works Department 221 West Pine Street Lodi, CA 95241-1010 June 1998 r.. 1998 RE: Lower Mokelumne River Watershed Stewardship Plan Dear Richard: The San Joaquin County Resource Conservation District (SJRCD) is coordinating a community based approach to watershed planning for the lower Mokelumne River Watershed. Planning that incorporates the local agricultural community provides an opportunity to combine the services and expertise of landowners and managers; the general public; special interest groups; and agency personnel in a single efficient effort. An inclusive participatory planning process promotes greater commitment to and cooperation in the implementation of a long-term watershed management plan. This approach will help insure the River's stewardship for future generations. Objectives of a watershed plan for the lower Mokelumne River are to involve agricultural, commercial, public, and residential landowners with other interested participants in a proactive approach to protect economic, cultural, and natural resource values along the river; reduce regulation; develop incentive and education programs for watershed stewardship; and provide a model program for watershed planning in San Joaquin County. The SJRCD is applying for a CALFED grant to facilitate the development of this community based plan. On behalf of the SJRCD I am soliciting your support and participation in this process. I would appreciate a letter stating your support for this process prior to our submittal of the proposal on June 30. If you have any questions please contact me at 209/478-1957. Thank you. Jin B. Meek, Jr. President, San Joy 1E U rya ��. r,- O C+ 0 QCIFOP? MEMORANDUM, City of Lodi, Public Works Departmenli To: From: Dixon Flynn, City Manager Jack Sieglock, Mayor Keith Land, Mayor Pro Tempore Bob Johnson, City Council Member Steve Mann, City Council Mer-•"�� Phil Pennino, City Council Me Richard Prima, Public Works Date: July 1, 1998 Subject: East San Joaquin Parties Wa On Tuesday, June 30, 1998, the East San Joaquin Parties Water Authority met with San Joaquin County Supervisors Barber and Marenco to discuss the County's action regarding the proposed 1998/99 budget for ESJPWA. The Authority had requested $200,000 from the Board to complete the groundwater recharge/banking test project and formulate a new Authority agreement to undertake a larger scale project in cooperation with East Bay Municipal Utilities District. The total requested budget was approximately $250,000, including $10,000 from the City of Lodi. During the previous week, the Board had denied the funding, but left the door open for adding the funds at a later date. At the June 30 meeting, the Supervisors indicated a willingness to reconsider the item before the entire Board at its July 7 meeting if the ESJPWA members appeared at the meeting to support the request. Council Member Johnson, who attended the June 30 meeting as the City's ESJPWA representative, and staff intend to appear at the July 7 meeting. However, we feel it is important that we do so with City Council backing and approval of the City's funding portion. As background information, the County already provided $500,000 in fiscal year 1997/98 toward the project and the City provided an additional $50,000. The other members of ESJPWA contributed as well. The test project has reached its June 30 completion date; however, the amount of water to be injected is far below the maximum planned due to high turbidity in the water caused by increased runoff. East Bay has offered to continue to provide water through the summer given the abundance of runoff this year. While it would be unfortunate to allow the project to end so abruptly, it would be a greater blow to efforts to improve the groundwater decline if ESJPWA were to fall apart. RCPArn cc: Water/Wastewater Superintendent ESJPWABDGT.DOC AUL -02-98 THU OB:37 AM FAX NO. P. 01 the WCARTY Company 3031 West March Lane, Suite 224W Stockton, California 95219-6561 FACSIMILE TRANSMITYAL Fax: (249) 475-8426 Tel: (209) 478-1957 Please notify us if the transmission has not been properly received. Date: July 2,199$ To: Alice 141. Reimchc, City Clerk_ Fax No: 33;1-6$07 No, Pages-__ 1 -- Job Name: -,,..-SJ Resource Conservation District- Board of )directors Lodi: John B. Meek, Jr. William Beatty Linden: Ralph Lucchetti Julian Bava Escalon Joe Furtado Tracy Cliff Koster Lynn Bedford Please fax (478-8426) a copy of the support letter to my attention, as sooix as possible. As Mr. Prima said, the sooner the better so we can complete our package. Thank you for your assistance. rlr�Afc[�1,1�9'Y fgoa�wrsr rkwa.u,R�er .rr,.xamwr;lkridrar Page I JUL-02-1998 07:29 FACSIMILE COVER SHEET CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 221 WEST PINE STREET - P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 PHONE (209) 333-6702 FAX (209) 333-6807 DATE: July 2, 1998 FROM: Jennifer M. Perrin Deputy City Clerk TO: Kent Reeves SJCRCD (916) 563-7810 COMMENTS: Please call Janet Keeter at 333-6700 if you have any questions. THIS TRANSMITTAL CONTAINS 2 PAGE(S), INCLUDING THIS COVER SHEET. forms\aafaxjen.doc FACSIMILE COVER SHEET CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 221 WEST PINE STREET - P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 PHONE (209) 333-6702 FAX (209) 333-6807 DATE: July 2, 1998 FROM: Jennifer M. Perrin Deputy City Clerk TO: John Meek, Jr. President, SJCRCD (209)478-8426 COMMENTS: Please call Janet Keeter at 333-6700 if you have any questions. THIS TRANSMITTAL CONTAINS 2 PAGE(S), INCLUDING THIS COVER SHEET. formslaafaxjen.doc CITY COUNCIL JACK A. SIEGLOCK, Mayor KEITH LAND Mayor Pro Tempore ROBERT J. JOHNSON STEPHEN J. MANN PHILLIP A. PENNINO CITY OF LODI Mr. John Meek, Jr. President, SJCRCD 1222 Monaco Court, #23 Stockton, CA 95207 Dear Mr. Meek: CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6702 FAX (209) 333-6807 July 2, 1998 H. DIXON FLYNN City Manager ALICE M. REIMCHE City Clerk RANDALL A. HAYS City Attorney Thank you for consulting with the City of Lodi regarding the Lower Mokelumne River Watershed Stewardship Plan. The City Council, during its July 1, 1998, City Council meeting, unanimously voted to support the San Joaquin County Resource Conservation District's (SJCRCD) grant application to facilitate development of a community-based plan for the Lower Mokelumne watershed. If you are successful in receiving the grant, we would appreciate the opportunity to participate in the development of the plan because of our interest in the Mokelumne River and its impacts to our region. Thank you once again for including us in this preliminary process. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. ncerely,(l j lti. Jack A. Sieglock Mayor JAS/JS"mp council\corresp\letters\lcalfed.doc CITY COUNCIL JACK A. SIEGLOCK, Mayor KEITH LAND Mayor Pro Tempore ROBERT J. JOHNSON STEPHEN J. MANN PHILLIP A. PENNINO CITY OF LODI CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6706 FAX (209) 333-6710 June 25, 1998 Mr. John B. Meek, Jr., President San Joaquin County Resource Conservation District 1222 Monaco Court, #23 Stockton, CA 95207 SUBJECT: Lower Mokelumne River Watershed Stewardship Plan Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item on the City Council agenda of Wednesday, July 1, 1998. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street. H. DIXON FLYNN City Manager ALICE M. REIMCHE City Clerk RANDALL A. HAYS City Attorney This item is on the regular calendar for Council discussion. It is important that you attend to present your project; otherwise we will likely not take a position. Be sure to fill out a speaker's card (available at the Carnegie Forum immediately prior to the start of the meeting) and give it to the City Clerk. If you have any questions about communicating with the Council, please contact Alice Reimche, City Clerk, at 333-6702. If you have any questions about the item itself, please call me at 333-6759. , U6& Richard C. Prima, Jr. Public Works Director RCP/Inn Enclosure cc: City Clerk LWRMOKRVRWTRSHD.DOC