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AGENDA TITLE: Consider Approving Memorandum of Understanding for San Joaquin County Multi -
Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan
MEETING DATE: September, 7, 1994
PREPARED BY: Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION That the City Council authorize the signing of the Memorandum of
Understanding for the San Joaquin County Multi -Species Habitat
and Open Space Plan
BACKGROUND INFORMATION As San Joaquin County continues to grow in population, there is
increased pressure on the habitat of various plants and wildlife.
There is also a recognition of the need to provide for the
protection, management, enhancement and continued existence of the County's diverse natural resources.
With this purpose in mind, the local jurisdictions in San Joaquin County as well as various State and
Federal agencies, have formed a coalition to attempt to deal with the problem in a coordinated manner.
This group, known as the Habitat Policy Advisory Committee, is attempting to develop a county -wide
habitat conservation and open space plan.
The MOU does not commit the City of Lodi to adopt or otherwise implement the habitat conservation
plan, but only to participate in the process of preparing the plan. Once the MOU has been signed by all
agencies, the Committee will proceed with the selection of a consultant and the preparation of the Habitat
Conservation Plan. The plan will be brought before the City Council for its review and adoption when it
has been drafted.
FUNDING: None required.
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Prepared by David Morimoto
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.._•` James B. Schroeder
Community Development Director
THOMAS A PETERSON
City Manager
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