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RESOLUTION NO.99-44
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UKIAH CALLING ON THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO
INSTITUTE A POLICY TO CLOSE LAKE MENDOClNO TO INTERNAL
COMBUSTION WATER GOING VEHICLES DURING VARIOUS HOURS
and
WHEREAS, Lake Mendocino is a key recreational resource for the people of Ukiah;
WHEREAS, many citizens of Ukiah currently fail to take advantage of this resource
because of the noise generated there by power boats and jet skis; and
WHEREAS, many citizens of Ukiah who are swimmers, sailboaters, hikers,
picnickers, canoe and crew enthusiasts, runners, mountain bikers, rowers, and campers,
appreciate the peacefulness of a quiet lake; and
WHEREAS, these folk and the lake fishery may appreciate and benefit from an
occasional break from the noise, fossil fuel, and MTBE pollution generated by power boats
and jet skis; and
WHEREAS, the concept of sharing is a good one.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ukiah City Council calls on the
Army Corps of Engineers to institute a policy to close Lake Mendocino to internal
combustion water-going vehicles on Sundays and Mondays during the season of
September 15 to May 1, and Mondays and Tuesdays after 5:00 p.m. during the season of
May 1 to September 15.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 1999, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Smith, Baldwin, and Mayor Mastin.
NOES: Councilmembers Libby and Ashiku.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ATTEST:
Marie Ulvila, City Clerk
4:Res:Corps
astin, Mayor
