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AGENDA TITLE: Authorize City Managerto Participate in Discussions on the Formation of the
Central Valley Resources Agency
MEETING DATE: August 15,2007
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to participate in discussions on the
formation of the Central Valley Resources Agency.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City has been contacted by PAC/West Communications Group,
represented by Richard Pombo, regarding possible City participation
in a new public/private agency. The initial purpose of the agency is
to become involved in flood protection issues. However, as an
unincorporated nonprofit association [IRS 501(c)(4)], the agency could become involved in other issues.
The purpose of the Association is to support the education of the communities of the
Central Valley of California on the need for and the improvement of flood protection efforts, to
secure local, state and federal funding for these purposes, and to coordinate common flood
protection goals in San Joaquin County, the City of Stockton and the Central Valley in general. In
addition, the Association shall act as an advocate for flood protection on behalf of the County of
San Joaquin, the City of Stockton and the Central Valley. The purposes of the Association may
be expanded to include work with other resources that have or may have an impact on the County
of San Joaquin, the City of Stockton or the Central Valley; provided, however, any expansion of
the Association's purpose must be approved by the Board of Directors.
The formation of the Agency was initiated by the City of Stockton through a contract with PAC/West and
is still in the preliminary stages. San Joaquin County is in the process of considering their participation.
The recommended action is simply to indicatethe City Council's willingness to invest staff time in the
discussion. Actual membershipagreement(s) would be brought back to the City Council at a later date.
FISCAL IMPACT: No membership dues or costs have been identified at this time. However,
staff has reservations with regard to the possible financial commitments.
The preliminary documents indicate that allocation of membervotes would
be proportionate to total dues paid by the member.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Blair King
Citv Manager
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Dear
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We are writing you in support of the efforts being made by the City of Stockton to create a much- needed
organization called the Central Valley Resources Agency. This agency was formed to ensure that the City of
Stockton, San Joaquin County and the Central Valley secure appropriate flood control funds from local, state
and federal sources, and to create a coordinated effort to address our region's flood protection goals.
The catastrophic events that have been taking place throughout the nation have forced flood -prone cities
across the country to take a closer look at their flood protection systems. We congratulate the City of
Stockton for taking the lead to create the CVRA and we are encouraged that the issues we have been
advocating for in Sacramento are now being addressed with a one- voice organization.
This agency will function as a public/private non-profit organization 501(c)(4) that will support the region's
flood protection improvements and advocate flood protection interests for San Joaquin County, the City of
Stockton and the Central Valley.
Our region would be severely impacted in the event of a disaster. Communities, agricultural land, key
transportation and utility corridors, as well as California's fresh water supply all would be affected. If major
levee failures were to occur, the consequences would be disastrous to human life, the environment and the
economic health of the region.
The CVRA is taking a stand to meet these challenges and provide results that will benefit us all. Without
support from members of the public and private business communities, meaningful reform will continue to
be obstructed. By joining in support, we provide a better future for our community and help keep our
neighborhood levees safe.
Sincerely,
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GREG AGHAZARIA
Assemblyrnember, 26o' bis et
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CATHLEEK GALGIANI
Assemblymember, 17s' District
CITY COUNCIL
BOB JOHNSON, Mayor
JOANNE L. MOUNCE
Mayor Pro Tempore
LARRY D. HANSEN
SUSAN HITCHCOCK
PH I L KATZAKIAN
CITY OF LODI
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET
P.O. BOX 3006
LODI. CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
(209) 333-6706
FAX (209) 333-6710
EMAILwdept@iodi.gov
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Mr. Tom Flinn, Director
San Joaquin County Public Works
P.O. Box 1810
Stockton, CA 95201-1810
August 10,2007
BLAIR KING
City Manager
RANDIJOHL
City Clerk
D. STEVEN SCHWABAUER
City Attorney
RICHARD O PRIMA, JR
Public Works Director
Mr. Richard Pombo
PAC/West Communications
433 N. Central Avenue
Stockton, CA 95204
SUBJECT: Authorize City Manager to Participate in Formation of Central Valley
Resources Agency
Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item on the City Council agenda of
Wednesday, August 15, 2007. 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. O. Box 3006, Lodi, California, 95241-1910. Be sure to allow time for the
mail. Or, you may hand-deliverthe letterto 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 Randi Johl, City Clerk, at (209) 333-6702.
If you have any questions about the item itself, please call me at (209) 333-6759.
Richard C. Prima, Jr.
19r Public Works Director
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Enclosure
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CITY COUNCIL
BOB JOHNSON, Mayor
JOANNE MOUNCE,
Mayor Pro Tempore
LARRY D. HANSEN
SUSAN HITCHCOCK
PHIL KATZAKIAN
CITY OF LODI
CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET
P.O. BOX 3006
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
(209) 333-67001 FAX (209) 333-6807
www.lodi.gov
August 22,2007
To Whom It May Concern:
RE: CENTRALVALLEY RESOURCESAGENCY
BLAIR KING, City Managei
RANDI JOHL, City Clerk
D. STEPHEN SCHWABAUER
City Attorney
The City of Lodi was contacted by PAC/West Communications Group regarding
participation in a new public/private agency for the purpose of supporting funding
for flood protection efforts and coordination of common flood protection goals in
San Joaquin County, the City of Lodi, and the Central Valley in general.
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the Lodi City Council, at its meeting
of August 15, 2007, authorized the City Manager to participate in discussions on
the formation of the Central Valley Resources Agency.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to
contact my office or Richard Prima, Public Works Director, at (209) 333-6706.
Sincerely,
Blair King
City Manager
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