Ventura County Grand Jury
• 1996-1997
Increased Water Related Recreational Activities at Lake Casitas
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Findings 3 findings
F1
The Board and its staff expended considerable efforts in formulating a compre- hensive evaluation of the alternatives tobe considered by the Board and general public.
F2
The Board provided members of the general public adequate opportunities to submit their comments for consideration in determining increased water - activities.
F3
The Board’s decision to restrict expanded uses to include only a variety of smaller boat types at this time appears to be appropriate. COMMENDATION CMWD is to be commended for its foresight, commitment, and professional planning in delivering a state of the art water treatment plant at the lowest possible cost, and completing the project within the specified time frame and budgeted amount. -~
Recommendations 2
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R1The CMWD Board of Directors should prepare a comprehensive Environmen- - tal/Economic Impact Report before considering any expanded water related - recreational activity at the lake.
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R2The Board should request and obtain a written opinion from the appropriate governmental agency to determine whether or not the lake should be deemed a navigable body of water. If the lake is considered a navigable body of water, CMWD may be faced with more restrictions and equity problems with the different types of body contact activities that will be utilized. .- RESPONSER EQUIRED - Board of Directors, Casitas Municipal Water District - - - .~~ - - -. - - .- .- - - - - - - - _~ -. 81