HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2011-201RESOLUTION NO. 2011-201
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
SUPPORTING THE JOINT RESOLUTION OF CITIES,
COUNTY, AND OTHER SAN JOAQUIN STAKEHOLDERS
REGARDING LAND USE, WATER, AND OTHER DELTA
RELATED ISSUES
WHEREAS, this Resolution is effective upon passage by the cities, the county,
and other stakeholders within San Joaquin County, which include political subdivisions of
the State of California and other interested parties, both public and private, hereinafter
collectively referred to as "the Members"; and
WHEREAS, the Sacramento -San Joaquin River Delta is at risk from many factors,
and in addressing these threats the State is proposing large-scale changes to the Delta
ecosystem, land use authority within the Delta, water conveyance through and around the
Delta, water rights, statewide management, and many other aspects related to the Delta;
and
WHEREAS, the cities, county, and other stakeholders as Members believe there is
value in developing an initiative on issues concerning the Sacramento -San Joaquin River
Delta, its watershed, and greater Bay/Delta estuary; and
WHEREAS, the Members wish to collectively articulate the issues and interests
from the perspective of the Delta region itself and from the people who call the Delta
home and best understand the tremendous resource the Delta represents; and
WHEREAS, the Members have identified a need for joint action, advocacy, and
mutual interests on Delta -related issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council as a member
adopts this Resolution for the purpose of articulating mutual interests on Delta issues.
Furthermore, the Lodi City Council resolves to work with the Members to defend Delta -
related interests at a regional perspective and to use the Members' unified voice to
advocate on behalf of local government in available forums at all levels. Our principles of
mutual interests are as follows:
1. Recognition of the authority and responsibility given to local government related to
land use, water resource development, flood management, public health and
safety, economic development and sustainable growth, agricultural stability,
recreation, and environmental protection.
2. Protect the economic viability of agriculture, industry, recreation, and the ongoing
vitality of communities throughout the Delta.
3. Represent and include local govemment in any new governance structures for the
Delta.
4. Funding and implementation of urban and non -urban flood protection through
rehabilitation, improvement, and maintenance of flood control levees and
structures.
5. Protection and restoration of the Delta ecosystem including adequate water
supply, quality, and outflow to support fisheries, wildlife, and habitat in perpetuity
while supporting immediate improvements to the existing Through -Delta
Conveyance as part of a complete strategy for the State's water management.
6. Incorporation of sustainable approaches for improved water supply, quality, and
reliability through the overarching principle of regional self-sufficiency to reduce
future reliance on exports from the Delta.
Date: December 21, 2011
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2011-201 was passed and adopted by the Lodi
City Council in a regular meeting held December 21, 201 1, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Katzakian, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Mounce
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
2011-201
RAND! JOHL
City Clerk