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CITY OF LORI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
I:C=h;NW% `i'I`i'1,F : Set Public (tearing for April 3, 1`391, Re: Banning of Organizi--d
Track rvonts and Bicycles in the Nature Area at Lodi Lake Park
MEETING DA'i'E: March 20, 1991
1--i2EPARFD BY: Parks and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set Public Hearing for April 3, 1991, regarding
recommendation for banning the conducting of organized
track meets/events and bicycling in the Nature Area at Lodi
Lake Park.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At a meeting held .in January 1991, the Nature Area
Advisory Committee recon�nended to the Lodi Parks and
Recreation Coimnission that all track meets/events
being held in the Nature Area, along with bicycling be
banned.
Their reasoning was the interpretation of the Richard Bigler (Lodi Lake Park
Master Plan) where he called for limited and moderate use of the Nature Area and
in light of the tremendous damage that is currently taking place in the area
(see EXHIBIT B attached). The NAAC indicated that major track events and
bicycles are going off of the main trails and causing widening and destruction
to the minor trail areas arid an ever increasing garbage problem, plus heavy use
of the area by nonsensitive people/citizens, etc. The Committee also indicated
that this .is their effort to .interpret the Bigler plan and make the Commission
aware of area problems/concerns.
The Parks and Recreation Conunission heard the recommendation at their meeting of
February 5, 1991, and solicited comments from both NAAC representatives at the
sneeting and citizens. After an hour of comments, the Commission asked that the
issue be put on the March Commission Agenda to giv-:� them a month to talk to
residents and get opinions on what to do. It was also decided by Chairman Bob
Johnson that the Parks staff bring back an interpretation of the Bigler Master
Plan and what its position is on uses of this area. The item was again nut on
the agenda .in March wita representatives from NAAC, Lodi Lake docents, park
rangers and general citizens (approximately twenty people) present. Positions
on this stib;iect: were presented. Scott Essin, Parks Superintendent, recapped the
Master Plan (EXHIBIT C). Citizens spoke out on bicycling almost exclusively,
dealing with restrictions, children and families enjoying the area, etc. After
an hour of presentations .it was brought back to the table for a vot;-I. A motion
was made and a :3-2 vote taken with Steve Scott, Bob Johnson and Bob CaF.alegno
voting in favor of banning organized track events and Bicycles in the Natur^
Area, and i:Lvera ttelby and Dennis Jones voting against. the b,+n.
APPROVED—-
TtIOMASA. PETERSON
City Manager J
C CNATURF . TXTL 1 MDA cc- i
Banning of Organized 'L_ack Events and
Bicycles in the Nature Area at Lodi Lake Park
March 20, 1991
Pace 2
FUNDING: None. Should hiring additional park rangers to patrol the Nature Area
to enforce restrictions be required, increased part-time hours and
dollars could result. It is also possible that a volunteer corps
could be formed to patrol the area which would also require some
funding for uniforms, materials and equipme L9/
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Ron Williamson, Director
Parks and Recreation Department
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EXHIBIT "C"
Lodi Parks and Recreation Department
125 N. Stockton Street
Lodi, California 95240
Parks 363-1012 Recreation- 333-6742
MEMORANDUM
To: Lodi Parks & Recreation Commission
From: Scott Essin, Parks Superintendent
Date: February 22, 1991
Subject: Richard Bigler Lodi Lake Nature Area Design
Architect, Richard Bigler, developed the Lodi Lake Master PIan which was approved in
1987. This was a rather comprehensive plan which runs some 65 pages. Following is a synopsis
of what that plan says about the Nature Area: In the "Preface to the Design," Bigler mentions
the names of the Park Commissioners who participated in the design and the members of the
City Council who directed the events. Ile then notes that there is no room to list the citizens
who helped in the design process. He concludes with the following paragraph: "I only have
one reservation in my mind about the parks future development. That is the potential for
overuse of the natural area. This can not be allowed to happen. I mention this now, in the hope
that some future citizen will read this, and speak out."
Once again, on Page 19, Bigler repeats his concerns about the results of what would
happen if the Nature area is over used. On Page 20, he states the following: "The natural areas
are the first destroyed by overuse. Then perhaps, we can do away with the Natural idea of the
Park, and sprinklers, grass and picnic will be the answer. Or, if we are to preserve the natural
forces, and enhance them, controls of mans use will have to be included in the design." I have
attached the full text of these three pages so that the full impact of these comments may be read.
The bottom line is a recommendation to restrict users in the Nature area. Also included
in the Lodi Lake Master Plan is a Iist of phased developments that Bigler recommends. His
Dumber #1 priority is development of the Nature Area. On Page 15, he lists eleven items which
he recommend; as actions that should be taken in the Nature Area. These include some removal
of the berry bushes, a fence be erected and gates provided for public entry into the Nature Area,
Pig's Lake be connected to the river, and that wild flowers be planted. There are several other
recommendation he addresses and the full list is attached. Also attached is a cost estimate to
do the recommended work which is to be found on Page 23. Other comments about these
recommendations are made throughout the report and I have included these pages as I do not
know of a way to give you any better synopsis than what is actually written in his
recommendations.
Subject: Richard Bigler Lodi Lake Nature Area Design
Page 2 - Continued
I would like to comment about some of the data I ha%e developed regarding the Nature
Area plan as follows:
Pip's Lake - Bigler recommends that we change the name of Pig's Lake to Blue Heron
Lake. I haven't found anyone that wants to change the name. I have found numerous people
that want us to leave the name as it has always been. In fact, this same sentiment seems to apply
to Pig's Lake itself. I have contacted numerous environme,Qists and not one wants to see an
inlet into Pig's Lake or a stream developed fron Pig's Lake. His conclusion about the neer; to
change Pig's Lake, in my investigations, appears to be environmentally incorrect. The algae
he describes is actually wolfia, a single celled plant that creates oxygen.
Wild Flowers - His list of wild flowers for the Nature Area was obtained from Pecoff
Seeds. We have planted his wild flower mix in an area of the Nature Area as he recommended.
I personally don't think much of the mix. In checking out the origin from most of the mix, I
find it comes from high desert areas. How it fits into the Nature Area is a mystery to me. In
deference to Richard, he relied on the expertise of Ron Pecoff to develop this list. In spealang
with the seed company that developed this list, it was something they knew wouid grow well in
a low water situation. It provides bird seed and cover, so it was planted.
Pgplar Tree Grave - Another recommendation was made by Bigler on Page 51 of the
blaster Plan. He talked about the large poplar tree grove as a significant gathering place and
recommends that perhaps this area could be saved for pci pie use, while other areas would be
left for wild life.
Bigler also recommends that the grapes by cut off of the poplar trees. In speaking with
experts of the Audubon Society, I found them to be appalled at such a recommendation. They
describe this area as the only remnant in the park of a riparian forest. If any area was to be left
for the wild life, this would be the one they would prefer.
Tree Removal - Bigler's suggestion that trees be removed from the river was
implemented. After this work was completed, I was informed these fallen trees were a natural
rip rap to prevent further deterioration of the river banks, that they provided protection for fish
and other river wild life. Fish & Game does not recommend removal of trees that have fallen
into the river. The trees were removed as a hazard to swimmers and boats.
Subject: Richard Bigler Lodi Lake Nature Area Design
Page 3 - Continued
Woodbridge Irrigation District - One final comment on what would be Page 42, Bigler talks
about the Woodbridge Irrigation District property. This section of the Nature Area Plan appears
to be in conflict with what may be developed in the City Master Plan. The City has no desire
to go to the north side of the river. This is truly unfortunate, but in view of recommendations
of the City Attorney, I am aware that there is no plan to purchase this property even should it
become available. In addition to the Woodbridge Irrigation property, there is one other property
that borders t1 e Nature Area on the north. This property is owned by the Hoffmans.
It is my opinion that eventually the Hoffman property directly across from the Nature
Area will be developed. Hoffman has indicated opposition to any written policy that would
prevent him from building to the edge of the river at the Nature area.
Fence - Regarding the fence which is to be built enclosing the park, this was a major
issue during the hearings on the Master Plan. However, the public agreed to the inclusion of
this fence because of the protection it would afford the nearby property owners from those who
would flee the park through their back yards. There was great concern by the public that their
property be protected. A vocal minority was opposed to the fence entirely as it was viewed as
a barrier to them entering the park.
Boats on the River - The Council has moved to delete access to the river by boaters.
This was a recommendation made in the ?Master Plan. There since has been concern about the
lack of access to the river.
Berry Bushes - Bigler recommended that berry bushes remain; some removal in a few
areas. This work is as now being proposed by the Nature Area Advisory Committee. (See
Pages 34 and 35 attached)
Joggers - Jogging was to be done on a new path which would run the base of the levee
which separates the park from the homes. The idea here was to exclude joggers from the Park.
Nature Study Center - An area where displays could be exhibited. We are proposing an
information center at the old Lake Concession Stand; however, Bigler was proposing a smaller
area in the Nature Area.
Fire Hazard - Bigler's pian calls for removal of dense vegetation at Pig's Lake which
borders homes. Suggested fire inspection. It is anticipated that this will cause an outcry from
the residents, should it occur.
Dogs and Cats - Bigler recommends a fence to help in keeping out roving dogs and cats.
This fence would have two gates which would be locked at night. (See attached Pages 53 and
54).
PREFACE TO THE DESIGN
THE DESIGN AND MASTERPLAN STUDY OF THIS HISTORIC PARK WAS DONE
OVER A 16 MONTH PERIOD, AND ENDED IN DECEMBER 1957. AS THE
DESIGNER OF THE PARK, 1 FEEL PRIVILEGED TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY
TO PUT MY MIND AND HAND TO SUCH A WONDERFUL PARK.
THE LOVE AND CARE THE PARK HAS HAD IS THE RESULT OF THE CITIZENS
OF LODI. WHEN ONE LOOKS AT THE HANDPRINTS IN THE MORTAR OF THE
LAKE SHORELINES, ONE IS AWARE OF THE PAST DEVOTION THAT HAS BEEN
AFFORDED IN THE PARKS DEVELOPMENT TO DATE.
PARK DIRECTOR: RON WILLIAMSON
PARK COMMISSIONERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE DESIGN:
1. DEAN DEVINE 4. DENNIS SWANSON
2. TAD ISHIHAKA Z. ELVERA MELHY
3. DAVID REESE
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL WHO DIRECTED THE EVENTS:
1. EVIE OLSON 4. RANDY SNIDER
2. DAVID HINCHMAN 5. FRED REID
3. JIM PINKERTON
THERE IS NOT ROOM TO LIST THE MANY INTERESTED CITIZENS WHO HELPED
IN THE DESIGN PROCESS. THOSE WHO ATTENDED AND COl1MENTED AT THE
DESIGN HEARINGS, AND THOSE I MET ON THE PARK.
I ONLY HAVE ONE RESERVATION IN- MY -MIND ABOUT THE PARKS FUTURE.
DEVELOPMENT. THAT IS .THE POTENT IAL*. -.FOR OVERUSE OF THE NATURAL'
AREA., .TtiIS CAN -NOT' BE ALLOWED= TO HAPPEN.' I 'MENTION!THIS NOW,t: r3N
THE HOPE .THAT SOME 'FUTURE CITIZEN WILL- READ THIS, AND *SPEAK OUT.
WITH APPRECIATION FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON THIS WONDERFUL
SITE. .
RICHARD A. SIGLER
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 1168
THE NATURAL AREA CONCEPT
It is important for the reader to understand the point of view of
the designer of the Lodi Park Masterplan. I want my views clear
i on how I view the Lodi Lake and the wonderful naturals areas that
exist.
To understand a Park like this. one must come to grips with 2
important items. They are, the time frame of nature, and the
time frame of man. I would like to explain them in terms of my
understanding.
1. Nature. The word in itself is profound. Nature is
profound, more profound than mans understanding. It is
at most times, slow moving, and exhibits a power that
is far beyond the reach of man. Its time frames are
millennia, moving far beyond the generations of mans
existence -4 or of our time. Natures use of the land is
always to re -generate itself.
E. Man, in his use of land, looks only at his time frame.
Certainly to some extend he looks beyond a generation,
1 / little thought is given beyond that. Certainly, not
to the eventual re -generation of anything that goes not
came into the benefit of man.
Both of these points of view are at odds with each other when we
are dealing with Park Land that has great natural beauty,
wildlife, and mans desire to use these areas. Man in his
immediate desire to use the land for his pleasure, comes into
conflict with the forces of Nature. The end immediate result is
predictable. The Natural forces will bow to man and to the
immediate use of man. The higher natural elements and will
become extinct. The Catch 22 of it all, is that the higher life
forms of N�turc are the very things man wa::ta to enjoy the most.
( Those higher life forms are the wildlife, bird habitat, ma jo:-
oaks and sycamores, that are irrep:aceable.
t If the higher life forms are destroyed, what then does Natur6 do.
Nature simply starts all over again, in the plant world, it
generates lesser forms of plant life, such as weeds, grasses and
brambles. In -the animal and bird world the loss is more
J profound. If the wildlife is endangered, it simply moves to
another area, or becomes extinct. In this area, the case would
7 be more likely to become extinct and then the domestic animals of
man reigns.
To rne, the designer, a Natural Park is what the name implies. It
is a place for the Natural forces of Nature to benefit. Man is
only in the use of the 'area as long as he does not threaten or
destroy the Natural Element. _
The natural_„. areas . are .I -the first destroyed by overuse Then
perhaps, we cans .do :away with the Natural idea of 'the rP,a - t,F:and
sprink 1ers.',;`grass •and picnic' will.be the answer ,Orif we:..are"
to preserve :tile natural fci'rces, and enhance them, MEontrols' f-
mans use w H Y- ave"to be included in the design.
By stating these facts, I do not take the position of judgement
of the area and what its use should be. Only the citizens of
Lodi can specify the use and activity of the area. I do state
these facts, so that future Citizens who may read this report
_c na proper direction from the designer.
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Fricha�rd A. Sig!&
Landscape Archit
Y
- THE NATURE AREAS
T C NATt1ItAL AREA DESIGN CONCEPT:
TfE NATLl'2AL AREA DESIGN CiIIVCEPT IS ONE OF PRESERVATION OF THE
pj:d=A, AND NATURAL ENFUW:E °ENT- IT INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING
Ej_Ej,jENTS OF CONSIDERATION:
I^rI+ MAINTAINING EXISTING PLANT MATERIAL, EXCEPT IN THE
v AREA OF FIRE CONTROL. THAT INCLUDES THE FURTHER
INTRUSION OF THE BERRY BUSKS_ PATHWAYS COULD BE
MADE TO ALl-OQ THE BERRY PICKER MORE ACCESS .
A FENCE IN TO BE ERECTED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE TO
% 1' �' • PROTECT THE AREA, AND THE AREA W I LDL I FE FROM FURTHER
DOG AND CAT INTRUSION_ GATES PROVIDED FOR PUBLIC ENTRY
r AT THE NATURE STUDY CENTER, AND ALONG THE JOGGING TRAIL
THE AREA IS TO BE CLOSED AT NIGHT.
3_ GREEN -HERON LAKE IS TO HAVE A R I VER IN= STRUCTURE
PROVIDED TO CIRCU ATE RIVER WATER THROUGH THE LAKE.
AT THE WEST END OF THE LAKE AN OUTFALL FOR THE WATER
IS TO BE 34JILD SII THAT WATERS WILL FLOW DOWN THE PRESENT
DRAIN, UITH RE ZNTRY TO THE RIVER AT THE NATURE STUDY
CENTER AREA_
4. _PLANT AND WILDLIFE OBSERVATION POINTS ARE TO BE
INCLUDED WITH THE ACTIVITIES CALLED FOR IN THE NATURE
STUDY CENTER.
5. FUTURE PLANTINGS OF ThE AREA WILL CALL FOR SEEDING
RESPECTIVE AREAS WITH WILDFLOWERS AND MINOR PLANT LIFE
THAT FIT THE NATURAL ENVIROMtENT. SPECIAL PLANTS ARE TO
BE INCLUDED THAT HAVE SEED FOR BIRD LIFE_
6. TREES THAT HAVE FALLEN INTO THE RIVER ARE TO BE REMOVED
ON THE CITY SIDE OF THE RIVER_
7. MAN MADE STRUCTURES ALONG THE RIVER ARE TO BE REMOVED.
B. SWIMMING OFF THE BANKS IS TO BE PROHIBITED.
9. PARK SECURITY IN THE NATURE AREA IS IMPORTANT. LOCKING
OF THE GATES AT NIGHT WILL PREVENT PUBLIC ENTRY. THIS
WILL GREATLY REDUCE THE RISK OF VANDALISM AND FIRE.
i� THE LEVEE BANKS THAT SEPARATE THE NATIVE AREA FROM THE
oz'vEDGEWOOD HOMES MILL. BE PLANTED- THIS WILL PREVENT
Pt LIC ACCESS INTO PRIVATE PROPERTY.
UALKING ON THE TOP OF THE LEVEE AND IMPRIOVE•THE PRIVACY
OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS.
A PATH ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE FENCED AREA SHALL BE A
PART OF THE LAKE CIRCULATION SYSTEMS. THE ASPHALT PATH
OXY ,s SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FENCE BETWEEN THE
THE FENCE AND LEVEE, AND WILL EXTEND TO THE GREEN HERON
AREA
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COST ESTIMATES
FOR ...
LODT LAKE PARK
THE FOLLOWING COST -.ESTIMATES;; ARE MASTERPLAN ESTIMATES -ONLY. f
COSTS -ARE EST IMATES- ..WITHOUT.,,THE=:BENEFIT.. OF; CONSTRUCT ION•DOCUMENTS _. .►-
OR KNOWLEDGE- OF UNDERGROUND ;CONDITIONS,_. UTILITIES,,_• DR
RESTRICTIONS_ THAT MAY=BE PLACED BY; AGENCIES THAT MAY:GOVERN THE -
AREA , ,::. ,THE .LANDSCAPE :ARCHITECT DOES NOT GUARANTEE ANY F 1GURE
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NATURES -AREAS:L
GREEN."HERON LAKE INLET_& -.OUTLET -STRUCTURES ............. $50,000.00
STREAM_.OUTLET,.TO-t„AKE:I,MPROVEMENTS.........:...... ;.:15,400:00
2,900:_'LIN. FT.`FENCIN6,a: B 00.AND:GATES.:.........:....23s000:00
+i
:_'b50;000_SQ. F'_-.WILDFLOWERSEEDING-X" SEEDING -X `.04 -PER .. • 26;000.40 _
FIRE; CONTROLa,WOP.K :: ;. -. _ — _ 301000.00
REMOVAL`.DEAD.;MATERIALS-IN RIVER ....._. 30,600.00
NATURE .STREAM•BED. •Im0iP bVEMENTS ::: ::.:.............. 25;000,00,`-
.CLEANING AND.IMPROVEMENTS_TO`.GREEN- HERON,LAKE...... 25,000-00--
.,.NATURE STUD CE TE ~ LD.ONA.T-I,O :.. .... 10 1000.043
NCE E R LAS _ ^ E134. E • E_ N G .... 4 4,000.00
-a IC AREA IMPROVEMENTS::..: .. 20 00.00
TOTAL.- ..... $258,000.00
PARK IMPROVEMENTS -
A: CrJOGCZ1iNCGZRGU�R'FIO�_tRAILTiO_ O.00jLIr! FT.
X"f0 FT.. WIDE AT 1.50 SQ. FT.......150,000.00
PARK IRRIGATION, CENTRAL- AREA . 5.25- ACRES-- X- 6.000 .... 50,000-00-
PARK
0,000.00-
PARK IRRIGATION, PENINSULA AREA 9 ACRES X 8,000....... 75,000.00
PUMPING SYSTEM L WATER SUPPLY. IMPROVEMENTS ............. 15,000.00`
TOTAL .... .$290,000.00
CENTRAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS:
NEW PARKING AREA 75,000 SO..'. FT. x2.00........... .$150,000.00
- NEW : CONC . UORK 15 ; 000:00"; X °- 2 r00 :: :::..... .. 30 , 000.00 ,
:.=.10'ANDPLANTE4000.00'
DECQRAT ItiE BRICK 4tORK " �' = - . •` • • 15 , 000 00
I CONCESSION"BUILDING .= ...•.• .... . •- 100,000.00`
1 BOAHOUSE AND EQUIP .
MENT.. ............... 85,000:00
T
I WALL STRUCTURES 125 FT. 40.00 LIN. FT ............. 5,000.00
DOCK AREA, INCLUDES DECK $ BOAT AREAS ...........:.... 1251000.00
INCLUDED IN THIS STUDY IS A DRAWING OF A PROPOSED
NATURE STUDY
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CENTER TO BE DEVELOPED IN COOPERATION WITH
THE LODI SC1400L
DISTRICT.
THE LARGE POPULAR TREE- GROVE 15 A SIGNIFICANT
GATHERING PLACE.;
THE LAND -AREA DIRECTLY BEHIND IT HAS A WONDERFUL TRAIL SYSTEM`
AND PERHAPS THIS AREA COULD BE SAVED FOR PEOPLE USE, WHILE OTHERS'
MAY BE USED FOR. WILDLIFE.—
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PARK SPACE AND
THE WOODBRIDGE IRRIGATION DISTRICT PROPERTY
It takes time to grasp the whoLe meaning of the park area. Some
come to fish, play, picnic, walk, jog, boat and take part in many
activities provided by the- park. They come from a highly
developed residential area, similar to that surrounding the park.
eut, they also come for something else, and that is the sense of
PACE. This is a unique setting. It is different from other
parks as it is a along • curved narrow strip of land that holds a
large waterway in the center. When you define the main park,
separate from the Nature area. The visual space is the most
important element. Part of that space is the Woodbridge
Irrigtion District land that is directly North of the Park. it
extends from the first bend in the river below Pig Lake to the
dam in length, and from the park area to the Hluffs to the Ncrth.
Consider what the park would be like if that area was ever _
developed from its natural state, to industrial, residential, or r
some other use in the next 30 years. That impact would be-
catastrophic.
acatastrophic. The fact that the land is owned by a Uater
District is very positive to its long term use as a waterholding
area as it now exists. Every consideration should be taken to
insure that not development will be possible on the North side of T
the River. END THIS SECTION L
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"DJ LAKE MASTERP!_AN, SIMMER 1986
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THE NATURAL AREA:
" ZON-ES:----The. natural area is divided into 3 major linear zones.
these are:
a-. Tlie' area next to-. the river. _ This area has heavy. vegetation,
mainly, Oaks, Sycamores, Berry Bushes, Willows and native
grasses.
b The area directly behind zone a. This is also linear and
mainly oaks, some alders, berry bushes, and -lower class
-- _. grasses. _.
-`- c. A linear area that.connects to the residential zone. This
area of the park has a higher elevation, and has sparse
oaks, some berry bushes, and mainly grasses. This is a ,
dryer area
that areas a. and b. due to the higher elevation and is not
effected by the higher water table.
' Maj3r problems that exist are:
a: -Pig -Lake, lack of water circulation and filling in with
sediments. If the lake could be restored, it could be a
- --gem. Even now, at early summer, it is -beautiful. But as
summer progresses the algae takes over the lake.•..tphoto
record:
A` t% --Berry bushes. Major areas of the area is taken ovgr with
.j -
i berry plants. �If no:' controls are. taken, or areas cleared,
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all of area a. and b. will be taken over to a solid mass
of berry plants. Controls should be initiated as soon as
possible. (photo.record)
c. Wild grapes have.a good hold in the more Eastern part of _
the area. They should be removed and cut down from the
oaks-- and:•:sycamo.res.They choke the trees, provide cover for
pests.-that attack the trees,
and they die off, provide.
fodder that-'creates.a fire hazard:: Although in, some; cases
.
'beauty
y is.death to-the ajorthe have beau
trees''•
and quality plant life. (photo record)
atoaf -=I= �E
,=need _fin'='8e""Ct Mom
a e r ense-; n tom. ; i s' a .�l:�ie�hara�
_Other smaller -areas in area a.-of. the '
project have areas that, could also provide fodderfor fire. The
fire department could make a.visual inspection of the area.
SOILS: ..:•'•The• soils :are: mainly even and of high quality.
(photo
:a.
record?-':
COMMENTS:. The whole area is beautiful and has enormous potential
fora quality-study area of natural plants. (photo record)
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ON SITE OBSERVATION
4.TRIPS INTO. THE PARK WERE MADE. TWO IN FEBRUARY AND 2•IN•LATE.
MARCH. THE MAIN REASON FOR- ON SITE OBSERVATIONS AT THIS TIME
WERE TO ADDRESS BIRD AND' WILDLIFE, AND'EARLY POSSIBLE.SPRING '
NATIVE WILDFLOWERS_...
BIRD FINDINGS:. WITH.'THE- LOSS. OF VEGETATION ^AT THIS TIME OF YEAR
IVIS.EASY TO; SEE` TE PREVIOUS NESTING'AREASOF. BIRDS. L.FOUND
VERY' FEW NEST ING - AREAS FOR AN.'AREA- AS- LARGE- AND-- DENSEL-f- GROWN • AS
THIS.
WITH THE LOSS OF VEGETATION I BECAME AWARE OF THE LARGE.NUMBERS
OF CATS.WHO ARE HUNTING THE AREA.- ALSO'.DOGS, RUNNING THE AREA .-
WITH OUT ANY CONTROL, OR, DOGS WITH VISITORS RUNNING FREE WITHOUT -
ANY LEASH.
THE QUAIL POPULATION THAT WAS IN THE PARK LAST YEAR HAVE SEEMED
TO HAVE LEFT.
-„EARLY MORNING AND LATE EVENING FLIGHTS OF STARLINGS FLY UP AND
DOWN THE RIVER, SOME ROOSTING FOR THE,NIGHT.
_ 4�•': '.; ,+ - _ -:�: - .. _. •. �••A.t�Y.-�. •M'.:�. 'lIVV ...[Minn;.+-.•_• .. t
!i L'x• :ems..» „a r. �. �. J� i f .i a.i• _'. ♦,. - .K^ 5: ••• a Y, r r . t t _
ry� y.y.�t ti' •. �• .�r_Y - ... ,'�'�. t''. •,,:�, 'Wr ' - M%.Z-.-; •:•[.w'�!'tb: �.'.•- .' ��.+{�.t •� w,. ..
I; FEEL, THAT ' THERE I S A� S I GN I I CANT.% LOS5 � OF: JHE SMALLEW, B I RD LIFE
wrt p.
IN THE PARK FROM WHAT ONE WOULD EXPECT rTO FIND. I FEEL'.THAT•THIS..
IS DUE TO THE HUNTING OF CATS, AND LARGE HUNTING DOGS.
RECOMMENDAT I ON p_
TO PREVENT THE HUNTING OF THE NATURAL SPECIES BY DOMESTIC
ANImALS:, THAT DOGS THAT ARE-- ALLOWED. IN THE AREA.BE.ON.A LEASH
AND NOT RUN FREE.
TWO GATES WOULD BE PROVIDED. --'.ONE AT`'THE'=NATURE STUDY:= CENTER, LAND...
ONE ALONG THE JOGGING TRAIL. IT WOULD HE HOPED THAT. THEY.: WOULD
BE LOCKED .AT NIGHT AND OPEN IN. THE ""DAY _.`•THAT THE GATES.HAVE•'SUCH
-. -SPRING ATTACHMENTS, .T14AT -THEY-. CLOSE BY ;THEMSELVES.
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WITH -.THE COLD WEATHER-- .THE PARK. ACTIVITY I S LOW.THERE . I S ' ALWAYS .
THE SAME.FAITHFUL- JOGGERS WHO COME AND WALK OR JOG_,THE PARK SITE.
ONE -CAN'T HELP WONDERING IF THERE- WOULD BE MORE PEOPLE IN THE
PARK IF THE LAKE WAS FULL OF WATER AND NOT JUST Ar -DARK BLEAK AREA.
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DECLARATION OF MAILING
On March 21, 1991 in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, I
deposited in the United States mail, envelopes with first-class postage
prepaid thereon, containing a copy of the Notice attached hereto, marked
Exhibit "A"; said envelopes were addressed as is roore particularly shown
on Exhibit "8" attached hereto.
There is a regular daily communication by mail between the City of Lodi,
California, and the places to which said envelopes were addressed.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on March 21, 1991, at Lodi, California.
Alice M. Reimche
Cit; Clerk
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Deputy City Clerk
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LODI
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F PUBLIC HEARING
CARNEGIE FORUM
's�"��3f15 West Pine Street. Lodi
For information regarding this Public Hearing
Please Contact:
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
Telephone: 333.6702
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
April 3, 1991
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, at the hour of 7:30 p.m., or as
soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the City Council will conduct a
public hearing to consider the following matter:
a} recommendation from the Lodi Parks and Recreation Commission to
ban the conducting of organized track meets/events and bicycling
in the nature area at Lodi Lake Park.
ASI interested persons are invited to present their views and comments on this
matter. Written statements may be filed with the City Clerk at any time prior
to the hearing scheduled herein, and oral statements may be made at said
hearing.
If you challenge the subject matter in court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in
this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk, 221 West
Pine Street, at or prior to the Public Hearing.
By Order Of the Lodi City Council:
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Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
Dated: March 20, 1991
Sed a to fo
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Bobby W. McNatt
City Attorney
BANNING TRACK/BICYCLING
LODi LAKE NATURE AREA
MAILING LIST
EXHIBIT B
Ron Williamson Parks and Recreation Commission Members:
Parks and Recreation Director
Elvera Melby
8 North Sunset
Lodi, CA 95240
Robert Johnson
1311 Midvale Road
Lodi, CA 95240
Dennis Jones
2401 W. Tokay Street
Lodi, CA 95242
Robert Casalego
509 Santee Court
Lodi, CA 95242
Stephen Scott
511 Virginia
Lodi, CA 95242