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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 5, 2017 H-02TM CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA ITEM H-2 AGENDA TITLE: Consider Appointing City Council Primary and Alternate Board Members to the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority MEETING DATE: April 5, 2017 PREPARED BY: City Clerk RECOMMENDED ACTION Consider appointing City Council Primary and Alternate board members to the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: As part of the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) of the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority, in relation to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act legislation, it is strongly encouraged that board members of the Authority be elected officials of the member agency. Authority board members will be responsible for attending regular meetings at which Authority business will be conducted. Except where noted in the JPA, Authority business will be conducted by majority vote. It is requested that City Council designate a Primary and Alternate board member. As a point of information, the Public Works Director, or his designee, will attend all meetings of the Authority for the purpose of staying informed but will have no voting or decision-making privileges. FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable. JMF APPROVED: hnifer M erraiolo ity Clerk phen Sc w. - - -r, City Manager Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Joint Powers Authority Board Member Designation Form As stated in the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Joint Powers Authority Agreement, appointment to a JPA board position, including an alternate position, must be done in writing. Completion of this form, accompanied by the signature of an authorized representative of your agency will fulfill that requirement. Continuity of participation and familiarity with issues are very important to the success of the JPA. It is the responsibility of the board member and the alternate to remain fully briefed on issues coming before the board. If there is a change in the designated member and/or alternate, a new designation form must be submitted. Only the member or alternate named on this form are authorized to participate on the JPA board. Please print. Signing Agency: City of Lodi Board Member's Name: Alan Nakanishi, Mayor Pro Tempore Email: anakanishi@lodi.gov Work Phone: (209) 333-6702 Mobile: (209) 369-1826 (home) Alternate's Name: Public Works Director Charlie Swimley, or his designee Email: cswimley@lodi.gov Work Phone: (209) 333-6706 Mobile: (209) 663-7112 Authorizing Signature: Date: 4/6/17