HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 99-21RESOLUTION NO. 99-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING GRANT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION'S
AGRICULTURAL LAND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM FOR
OPEN SPACE/AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION
EFFORTS
WHEREAS, the Legislature has established the Agricultural Land Stewardship
Program within the Department of Conservation, and through a grant program is providing
assistance to conserve important agricultural land resources that are subject to conversion
pressures; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi intends to implement general plan policies and goals
aimed at more actively preserving agricultural land surrounding the City; and
WHEREAS, in order to proceed with the processes of 1) gathering consensus within
the community regarding open space, 2) identifying lands most suitable for preservation
efforts, and 3) evaluating options for maintaining land in its pre -urbanized state, including
purchasing conservation easements, transfer of development rights program, and modifying
growth management criteria, the City is seeking a policy/planning grant to augment staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi
does hereby approve the filing of an application for funding from the Agricultural Land
Stewardship Program. Funds, if awarded, will be used to evaluate and implement options
for conserving agricultural lands south of Lodi, between Lodi and North Stockton.
Dated: February 3, 1999
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 99-21 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held February 3, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Mann, Nakanishi, Pennino and
Land (Mayor)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ALICE M. R IMCHE
City Clerk
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