HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2001-74RESOLUTION NO. 2001-74
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
RECOMMENDING THAT THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS ESTABLISH A 5 -MPH SPEED LIMIT ON
THE MOKELUMNE RIVER FROM THE WOODBRIDGE
IRRIGATION DISTRICT DAM TO GUILD AVENUE
WHEREAS, the Mokelumne River runs adjacent to the City of Lodi and Lodi Lake
from the Woodbridge Irrigation District Dam to Guild Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has an interest in protecting the health, safety, and
recreational enjoyment of its citizens who use the river and Lodi Lake for recreational
purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Mokelumne River has numerous blind corners, snags, and
narrow channels that make high-speed water travel dangerous; and
WHEREAS, high speed watercraft create wakes that damage banks and levee
improvements; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Lodi have overwhelmingly vocalized support for a 5 -mph
speed limit on the Mokelumne River.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi
does hereby recommend to the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors that it
establish a 5 -mph speed limit on the Mokelumne River from the Woodbridge Irrigation
District Dam to Guild Avenue.
Dated: March 26, 2001
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No.
2001-74, which was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Lodi in a special meeting held March 26, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Pennino and
Mayor Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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