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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - May 3, 2000 E-14�yOF,( COUNCIL• • AGENDA TITLE: Resolution Supporting Woodbridge Irrigation District CALFED Grant Application for Design of Mokelumne River Fish Screens MEETING DATE: May 3, 2000 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt the attached resolution supporting the Woodbridge Irrigation District's (WID's) CALFED grant application for design of fish screens on the Mokelumne River. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City has been participating in the efforts of WID and others to improve fishery resources and habitat on the Mokelumne River. CALFED has already approved funding for design of a new dam that would allow operation to improve fish passage and the corresponding environmental impact report (EIR). Included in this project is the preliminary design of a fishery protection berm that would keep migratory fish in the River out of Lodi Lake and allow the Lake to be kept full year-round. The EIR has identified an issue with the WID's canal intake located upstream of the dam and is recommending that a fish screen be installed at the dam and a pipeline be constructed in the River, back to the canal intake, rather than just installing a fish screen at the canal intake. The design work is anticipated to cost $660,000 and the screen and pipeline construction is roughly estimated at $5,400,000. The design grant application also includes an additional $40,000 for a prioritization study of additional fish screens on small diversions elsewhere on the Mokelumne River. The WID has pledged to contribute $200,000 toward the construction of the project. WID's request for our support and background documents are attached. The WID is encouraging the City of Lodi to participate financially; however, it is likely that we will wish to enhance the protection berm project with local funds to provide a facility more suited to Lodi Lake Park users' needs. Staff feels it is premature to commit to a specific amount at this time, but that we indicate a willingness to participate in the cost once the design has been approved. Finally, WID's letter requests that a project representative be appointed to replace Park Superintendent Dwight Dauber. The Public Works Director and/or City Engineer will fulfill this role at least until a new Park Superintendent is hired. FUNDING: None needed at this time. Richard C. Prima, Public Works Director RCP/1m Attachments cc: Randy Hays, City Attorney Ron Williamson, Parks and recreation Director Wally Sandelin, City Engineer Andy Christensen, WID Manager APPROVED: H. Dixon Flynn -- City Manager WIDDesSupportLtr 04121100 WOODBRIDGE IRRIGATION DISTRICT DIRECTORS 76777 N. LOWER SACRAMENTO ROAD ANDERE CHRIBTEN$EN WILLIAM STOKES MANAGER PRESIDENT WOODBRIDGE, CALIFORNIA 95258 SECRETARY/TREASURER ED LUCCHESI (209] 369-8808 JIM SHULTB VICE PRESIDENT SUPERINTENDENT ADAM VAN EXEL FAX: 365-6623 JOE COTTA, JR. BILL SHINN ti Elow April 12, 2000 Fr: Richard Prima, Director City of Lodi Public Works Department 221 West Pine, PO Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241-1910 Dear Richard, APR 13 200 r , CITU' OF LODI 'A �Llb ?U lii_IC t\'Of',KS DEPARLti9EN7 The Woodbridge Irrigation District recently met at its April 11, 2000 Board meeting and took action to submit an new application for funding to CALFED Category III Restoration Grants for the spring program solicitation for 2001 funding year. The application will ask for between $500,000 and $600,000 in funding for design of a new fish screen at WID dam and a small diversion fish screen prioritization study to determine where fish screens may be needed on diversions upstream of WID dam We would ask that the City of Lodi take a similar action to approve the application since they are a co- sponsor of the project. The application is due to CALFED before May 15, 2000. Additionally, the Board passed a resolution supporting the full construction of the dam, fish ladder and fish monitoring facilities at WID by pledging $200,000 towards the project's construction. The resolution also encourages financial participation by other parties to encourage CALFED and other participatory funding agencies to provide full funding for the project. Final design and permitting should be complete by October 15, 2001. An Final EIR/EIS administrative draft is under review and a completed FEIR/EIS and approvals acted upon by the United States Bureau of Reclamation(NEPA) and the Woodbridge Irrigation Board(CEQA) is expected sometime in June or July. A copy should have been sent to the City by Jones, Stokes & Associates and your comments that you have are needed. We would also request that the City consider appointing a project representative or liaison to represent the City in the same manner that Mr. Dwight Dauber has before his demise. We appreciate and value the City of Lodi's participation in the project that is so vitally important to both our interests. Please feel free to call me regarding this letter or any matter. Very Yo , A�ers r ensen, Manager Woodbridge Irrigation District Dill* WOODBRIDGE IRRIGATION OIBTRICT onEcroRs 18777 N. LOWER SACRAMENTO ROAD WILLIAM STOKES PRESIDENT WOODBRIDGE, CALIFORNIA 95258 EO LUCCHESI VICE PRES93EN7 1209] 389-6808 ADAM VAN EXEL FAX: 369-6823 JOE COTTA, JR. BILL SHINN Monday, April 10, 2000 SJCO Community Development Department 1810 East Hazelton Avenue Stockton, CA 95205 Clerk of the Board SJCO Board of Supervisors 222 Weber Ave, Room 701 Stockton, CA 95202 Re: Notification of Intent to File An Application for CALFED Category III Restoration Funds Dear Sirs: ANDERS CHRISTENSEN MANAGER SECRETARY/TREASURER JIM SHULTS SUPEFUNTENUENT This letter is to notify you of Woodbridge Irrigation District and the City of Lodi's intent to file an application for CALFED 2001 Funding under the Category III Ecosystem Restoration Grants and Programs for the Lower Mokelumne River Restoration Program. The application calls for finding the design of a new fish screen system at Woodbridge Irrigation's District's Darn, two large diameter pipelines to carry water to WID canal and a study to determine the where fish screens may be needed on small agricultural diversions upstream of WID Dam. The application will ask for approximately $500,000 - $600,000 in funding for the design of the fishscreen, pipeline, and agricultural fish screening study. The Lower Mokeiumne River Restoration Program was fimded in 1998 for 51,575,000 to complete the design of a new dam including new fish ladders, tail water control, low level outlet gate control, fishery protection berm at Lodi Park Lake, and fishery monitoring facilities. An EIR/EIS has been prepared and a final document is expected to be released shortly. If you have any questions regarding this application or would like to comment further, please write or call me. Very Truly Yours, Anders Christensen, Manager Woodbridge Irrigation District cc: Richard Prima, Director City of Lodi, Public Works Department Resolution # 00-0401 Resolution Supporting An Application for CALFED Category III Restoration Funds Whereas; Woodbridge Irrigation District and the City of Lodi's intent to file an application for CALFED 2001 Funding under the Category III Ecosystem Restoration Grants and Programs for the Lower Mokelumne River Restoration Program. Whereas; The application calls for funding the design of a new fish screen system at Woodbridge Irrigation's District's Dam, two large diameter pipelines to carry water to WID canal and a study to determine the where fish screens may be needed on small agricultural diversions upstream of WID Dam. The application will ask for approximately $500,000 - $600,000 in funding for the design of the fish - screen, pipeline, and agricultural fish screening study. Whereas; The Lower Mokelumne River Restoration Program was funded in 1998 for $1,575,000 to complete the design of a new dam including new fish ladders, tail water control, low level outlet gate control, fishery protection berm at Lodi Park Lake, and fishery monitoring facilities. Be it resolved that; the Woodbridge Irrigation District, joins with the City of Lodi, in the supporting this application for funding for the Lower Mokelumne River Restoration Program. The foregoing resolution was passed by the Board of Directors at their April 11, 2000 mating held at Woodbridge, California. Vote: Ayes, Stokes; Van Exel; Cotta; Shinn Nayes, None Abesent, Lucchesi Signed: William Stokes, President Attest: �G��►—� Anders Christensen, Secretary Resolution # 00-04-02 Resolution Supporting Construction of Lower Mokelumne River Project & $200,000 Matching Funding Whereas; Woodbridge Irrigation District and the City of Lodi's intent to file an application for CALFED 2001 Funding under the Category 111 Ecosystem Restoration Grants and Programs for the Lower Mokelumne River Restoration Program. Whereas; the Woodbridge Irrigation District desires to show their support and determination toward the construction of the project. Whereas; the LMRRP is an project and the proposal to upgrade Woodbridge's Dam for fish passage improvements will provide many benefits to the environment and the community. Whereas; the LMRRP is a project that is broadly supported by numerous Federal and State Agencies responsible for the fishery and environment but also broadly supported by community members as a solution to improving fish passage conditions at W1D facilities and meeting CALFED Bay Delta goals and targets. Be it resolved; that the Woodbridge Irrigation District pledges to support the Lower Mokelumne River Restoration Program project by providing an contribution of $200,000 towards the full construction of the new dam, fish ladder, and fish passage and monitoring facilities. Be it further resolved; that this show of support is a further indication of the District's determination to construct the project and an encouragement for CALFED, State, and Federal agency funding of the Lower Mokelumne River Restoration Program and that Woodbridge encourages other agencies including the City of Lodi and East Bay Municipal Utilities District to pass similar resolutions supporting the project. The foregoing resolution was passed by the Board of Directors at their April 11, 2000 meeting held at Woodbridge, California. Vote: Ayes, Stokes; Van Exel; Cotta; Shinn Nays: 0 Absent: Lucchesi Signed: William Stokes, President Attest: 6/;& vzllw-ue.i Anders Christensen, Secretary REPLY TO: COMMITTEES: ❑ CAPITOL OFFICE ROOM 5066 APPROPRIATIONS STATE CAPITOL CHAIR SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 .91151 443 2407 SENATE INSURANCE DISTRICT OFFICES NATURAL RESOURCES ❑ 31 E. CHANNEL STREET CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE &WILDLIFE ROOM 440 STOCKTON. CA 93202 PUBLIC SAFETY 12091949-7930 REVENUE AND FAX 12091948.7993 TAXATION ❑ 1020 N STREET. d ROOM 504 1 y SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 191613234306 FAX 1916, 323-2596 SENATOR April 10, 2000 PATRICK JOHNSTON FIFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT SERVING SACRAMENTO AND SAN JOAQUIN COUNTIES Anders Christensen, Manager Woodbridge Irrigation District 18777 North Lower Sacramento Road Woodbridge, CA 95258 Dear Mr. Christensen: It has come to my attention that the Woodbridge Irrigation District and the City of Lodi have applied for approximately $500,000 from CALFED. I understand the funds are necessary to complete the design of the fish screen and other potential construction needs as part of the Lower Mokelumne River Restoration Program. I strongly support improving the fish passage that would result from the additional funds being requested for this part of the restoration project. Enhancing public recreation and ensuring that the Woodbridge Irrigation District maintains access to its water rights from the Mokelumne River for irrigation are vital benefits for residents in our community. Because of the reasons cited above, I urge CALFED to favorably consider the funding request from the Woodbridge Irrigation District and the City of Lodi. Sincerel ratrkk J Senator, PJ:chg RECEFVPD APR 1 1204 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-70 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 2001 CATEGORY III GRANT FOR THE DESIGN OF MOKELUMNE RIVER FISH SCREEN WHEREAS, the City of Lodi supports the efforts of CALFED and the Woodbridge Irrigation District to improve the ecosystem of the Lower Mokelumne River, and, in particular, fish passage improvements near Lodi; and WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has participated in the planning and implementation of the replacement fish passage facility at Woodbridge and protection berm at Lodi Lake; and WHEREAS, the project should include fish screens and a pipeline to properly accommodate migrating fish. NOW, THEREFORE, 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 2001 Category III Grant for the design of Mokelumne River Fish Screen; 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: May 3, 2000 ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2000-70 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held May 3, 2000 by the following vote: AYES: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi, Pennino and Mann (Mayor) NOES: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None :01J 4. �TAYL�R n City Cle k} 2000-70 CITY COUNCIL STEPHEN J. MANN, Mayor ALAN S. NAKANISHI Mayor Pro Tempore SUSAN HITCHCOCK KEITH LAND PHILLIP A. PENNINO CITY OT, LODI PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE Sfkl Ef P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 9524.1-1910 (209)333--6706--- FAX 209)333-6708FAX (209) 333-6710 EMAIL pwdept@lodi.gov http:\\www.lodi.gov April 27, 2000 Mr. Andy Christensen, Manager Woodbridge Irrigation District 18777 N. Lower Sacramento Rd. Woodbridge, CA 95258 H. DIXON FLYNN City Manager ALICE M. REIMCHE City Clerk RANDALL A. HAYS City Attorney RICHARD C. PRIMA, JR. Public Works Director SUBJECT: Resolution Supporting Woodbridge Irrigation District CALFED Grant Application for Design of Mokelumne River Fish Screens Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item on the City Council agenda of Wednesday, May 3, 2000. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street. This item is on the consent calendar and is usually not discussed unless a Council Member requests discussion. The public is given an opportunity to address items on the consent calendar at the appropriate time. If you wish to write to the City Council, please address your letter to City Council, City of Lodi, P. 0. Box 3006, Lodi, California, 95241-1910. Be sure to allow time for the mail. Or, you may hand -deliver the letter to City Hall, 221 West Pine Street. If you wish to address the Council at the Council Meeting, 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 Jackie Taylor, Interim City Clerk, at 333-6702. If you have any questions about the item itself, please call me at 333-6759. l' Richard C. Prima, Jr. Public Works Director RCP/Im Enclosure cc: City Clerk N WIDDESS UPPORTLTR