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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - February 7, 2001 H-03CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Approve the Joint Powers Agreement for the Northeastern San Joaquin County Groundwater Banking Authority, Appoint a Representative and Two Alternates to that Board, and Provide Policy Direction Regarding Participation in Successor Entity to East San Joaquin Parties Water Authority for Future Surface Water Supplies MEETING DATE: February 7, 2001 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the joint powers agreement for the Northeastern San Joaquin County Groundwater Banking Authority, appoint a representative and two alternates to that Board, and provide policy direction regarding participation in successor entity to East San Joaquin Parties Water Authority for future surface water supplies. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On October 17, 2000, City staff briefed the City Council on water supply activities including our membership in the East San Joaquin Parties Water Authority (ESJPWA) and discussions with North San Joaquin Water Conservation District (NSJWCD) and East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) on possible conjunctive -use water supply projects. The Council concurred in the direction that was described. A copy of the report from that meeting is attached (Exhibit A). Staff has continued to work on these items, however, a recent development has initiated a sense of urgency. EBMUD, Sacramento interests, and the Bureau of Reclamation have resolved many issues regarding diversion of American River water to EBMUD via a pipeline from Sacramento to the EBMUD aqueducts in San Joaquin County. (See Exhibit B for map and MOU.) The opportunity to participate in this project is one that we and others in the County should not pass up; however, the time frame is extremely short, as stated in the letter from the project partners to San Joaquin County (Exhibit C). Since the ESJPWA agreement has expired, a new entity is needed to step up and take the lead in representing interested parties. Management staff from the ESJPWA members met to discuss a new entity and have drafted a new Joint Powers Agreement (Exhibit D). The organization's purpose and goals are stated in Article I. Given the accelerated time frame, the other agencies are all considering this document in early February, in order to receive final approval from the Board of Supervisors by late February. The name of the organization has been changed to more accurately reflect the geographical area represented and the purpose of the organization. The agreement provides for a representative from the City of Lodi plus two alternates. Two alternates were recommended to help insure participation since a unanimous vote is required for any action. In the past, the Board member was a member of the City Council and the alternate was the APPROVED: H. bix6n Flynn -- City Manager GWBankAgency 02/01101 Approve the Joint Powers Agreement for the Northeastern San Joaquin County Groundwater Banking Authority, Appoint a Representative and Two Alternates to that Board, and Provide Policy Direction Regarding Participation in Successor Entity to East San Joaquin Parties Water Authority for Future Surface Water Supplies February 7, 2001 Page 2 Public Works Director. Staff feels that this is appropriate. The second alternate could be either another Councilmember, City staff member, or someone from the public. The main qualifications would be a keen interest in water issues and the time to attend what is likely to be a high number of meetings in the next few months. In terms of policy direction, those described in Exhibit A are still generally valid from staff's prospective; however, they are out-of-date given the latest developments in Sacramento County. The projects described in Exhibit A are certainly lower in priority for EBMUD when compared to the Freeport project. Also, it is very possible that unless the facility is oversized, there will only be a relatively small amount of water available for San Joaquin County. Oversizing the project will take a significant effort on the part of this County — an effort that will mean spending a substantial amount of money in a short time frame. And EBMUD has made it clear they want their project to move forward quickly. In terms of policy direction, staff feels that the City of Lodi should be prepared to speak up for roughly 15,000 to 25,000 acre-feet of water, at least in wet years. This will mean spending some money, both in participating in the legal negotiations over project agreements and in preliminary engineering to examine alternatives. These costs are unknown at this time, but could easily be in the six -figure range. Our use of the water in the very long term would be to reduce our own use of groundwater. In the short term, the water could be used for groundwater recharge or provided to other users to reduce groundwater pumping. This policy direction would include continuing to move forward absent other members of the JPA, if necessary. Again, this is only policy direction at this point. No financial commitment is needed today. The County is nearing completion of the county -wide Water Management Plan which will provide additional background information to help in making a decision at a later date. Also, the City's Urban Water Management Plan is nearing completion and will be available for public and Council review in a few weeks. Staff will have additional information at the Council meeting on the 7th. FUNDING: None needed at this time. U2 Richard C. Prima, Public Works Director RCP/pmf Attachments cc: Jack Sieglock, San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Ed Steffani, North San Joaquin Water Conservation District Andy Christensen, Woodbridge Irrigation District Manuel Lopez, San Joaquin County Public Works Director Morris Allen, City of Stockton, Water/Wastewater Director Kevin Kaufman, Stockton East Water District, General Manager Reed Roberts, Central San Joaquin Water Conservation District Anthony Saracino Mark Williamson, East Bay Municipal Utility District Fran Forkas, Water/Wastewater Superintendent GWBankAgency EXHIBIT A CITY OF LODI COUNCIL• • C9�IFOA�Q AGENDA TITLE: Update on Water Supply Issues MEETING DATE: October 17, 2000 (Shirtsleeve Session) PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: None — information only. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Following previous Council direction, City staff has, 1) continued to work within its membership in the East San Joaquin Parties Water Authority (ESJPWA), and 2) held discussions with North San Joaquin Water Conservation District (NSJWCD) and East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) on possible conjunctive -use water supply projects. The purpose of this meeting is to update the Council and the public on these activities and describe upcoming activities. The fundamental element of a conjunctive -use project is that excess surface water supplied from one entity would either be stored in the local groundwater basin, or provided as additional surface water replacing present groundwater use by a local entity, and then, in a drought, the "stored" groundwater would be available to the supplying entity. While the concept sounds simple, issues surrounding the details, both legal and technical, are complex and controversial in some minds. These issues are being addressed as described below and our planned policy direction is shown in italics: ■ ESJPWA — This entity has served as a forum for local urban and agricultural water suppliers and users, including EBMUD, to continue discussions and plan for future projects. ESJPWA has confirmed its role as a planning authority and has formally stated that any specific projects are to be undertaken by individuals or groups of members. The ESJPWA has continued the Beckman Test Project to learn more about the fate of injected water into the groundwater basin to assist members in planning a larger scale project. We intend to continue this participation and strongly agree that actual projects would be best handled by the ESJPWA's members. ■ San Joaquin Water Advisory Commission — This countywide commission is currently considering one element related to implementing the recently revised County groundwater export ordinance. That element has to do with possible amendments to State law regarding groundwater export. A memorandum describing possible amendments has been drafted by legal counsel and is attached as Exhibit A. Without getting into the myriad of details, we intend to support changes that simplify and make conjunctive -use projects more likely to be implemented while allowing for a reasonable degree of local control. APPROVED: Flynn -- City Man Water Issues Shirtlseeve 10/11/00 Update on Water Supply Issu.:s October 17, 2000 (Shirtsleeve Session) Page 2 Integrated Storage Investigations and Countywide Groundwater/Surface Water Management Plan — This ambitious and important study is a joint effort among the County, State and local water agencies to develop a comprehensive water supply plan for San Joaquin County. The effort is being assisted by a large steering committee in which we participate. A "Principles of Participation" statement is attached as Exhibit B. One outcome of this work will be an updated computer model of the groundwater basin, which includes surface water flow and use impacts. But the key outcome is a preferred alternative consisting of a package of options, including projects, programs, policies and/or operational strategies that offer a means for achieving plan objectives (see Exhibit C). We intend to continue participation in this effort and work toward including conjunctive -use, conservation, and recycling as potential elements of the Plan. Potential project with Lodi and NSJWCD and/or EBMUD — Following ESJPWA's direction that members actually implement projects, and past Council direction, staff has continued to work on a possible project, focusing on what was formerly called the "10 -well project". The updated project concept is attached as Exhibit D and would mainly involve EBMUD and NSJWCD. The concept includes two elements that have led City staff to suggest that additional elements (and City participation) be considered. One element is the concern over pumping wells within the agricultural areas for export — that the increased pumping during a dry year could have an adverse impact on adjacent ag wells. The other element is that the exported water will need to be filtered to remove potential contaminants, mainly DBCP. Of the $25 million budget, nearly half is for filters. The additional elements suggested would include the City as part of the project by using excess (off- peak) capacity in our wells as all or part of the export wells, thereby minimizing the impact to agricultural areas. The next element would include the City as one of the conjunctive users. The City would use some surface water when it is available, thereby "banking" groundwater for export in dry years. There are numerous feasibility and technical details to consider, as well as legal/institutional ones to work out on these elements. An updated conceptual outline is attached (Exhibit E). Staff intends to continue to work with NSJWCD and EMBUD on this project, including the additional elements, and develop a scope of work for a study to address these details. This will be brought back to the Council in the future for discussion and action. We also intend to continue to work with NSJWCD in its efforts to secure surface water for direct use and/or recharge. FUNDING: None needed at this time. Richard C. Prima, Jr. Public Works Director RCP/lm Attachments cc: Fran Forkas, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Ed Steffani, North San Joaquin Water Conservation District Anthony Saracino, East San Joaquin Parties Water Authority Mark Williamson, East Bay Municipal Utility District Andy Christensen, Woodbridge Irrigation District Jack Sieglock, San Joaquin Board of Supervisors Bob Johnson, Water Advisory Commission Representative Nater Issues Shirtlseeve EXHIBIT B Treatment and Conveyance for Water Diverted from the Sacramento River at Freeport (Freeport East) Alternative 6A and 6B (Connection to Folsom South Canal) Sacramento River • New raw water diversion at upstream of Freeport j r� • Three new pumping plants an River • New pipeline from Americ „ / r' Sacramento River to Folsom '. j Folsom South Canal South Canal New 100 MGD J Tie-in to .Polson • New pipeline from Pumping Plant Sacramento South:Carial Terminus of Folsom South Canal to Mokelumne Aqueducts Freeport' W +� • New pretreatment plan at - Brandt Alternative 6A: high -rate New 100 MGD r,..... Raw Water New 100 MGD f clarification and either Diversion Pipeline. ozone or UV disinfection ; , .: � Alternative 6B: high -rate New.100 MGD i clarification, ozonation, % Pumping.Plant at. and UV disinfection Sacramentd`iiver Terminus of Folsom • New blending facility and _ South Canal y tie-in to existing Mokelumne Aqueducts To Delta New 100. MGD --� Clay Pi''eline ' New 100 MGD Pretreatment-Planti . New.100 MGD y Pumping Plant Lodi j Bixler Aque�tnct"s Stockton { 1Vew 100 MGD Walnut Creek WTP Blend mg4dh .F� } Hwy 5 and - ie=in to:. Existing Aqueducts. V__=Orindas Lafayette B-6 It: ':-'j L .,r..L, �- — --— -.. _.. . COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO DIPARTI~ NT OF WATER RESOURCE,$ COUNTY ADNI nNiSTRATION BUILDLNG 827 SEVENTH STREET, ROOM 301 SACRAMENTO, C 14 JAN 16 24 1 C Cie TO: Board of Supervisors Board of Directors Sacramento County Water Agency FROM: Department of Water Resources Phone: (916) 874.6851 Fu: (916) 874-8693 PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY WARREN H. HARAOk Administrator CHERYL F. CRESON, Director County Enineering/AdminiRra(;on ROBERT F. SHANKS, Director Water Quality JOHN W. NEWTON, Director General SctVi<es KEIrH DEVORE. Director WY.er Resources TOM ZLDTKOWSKI. Director Transportation Agenda Date: January 16, 2001 _Ac�f3::00 p m.Cp� _ BYESO BOA'-.- oORS N 16 240. Clerk o the Board SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WZTR THE COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO, SACRAMENTO COUNTY WATER AGENCY, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT (EBMUD) AND U.S. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF A WATER SUPPLY bIVERSION PROJECT ON THE SACRAMENTO RIVER NEAR THE TOWN OF FREEPORT CONTACT: Keith DeVore, 874-8232 Overview The County of Slacramento, Sacramento County Water Agency, City of Sacramento, EDMUD and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation have negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOA). The purpose of the MOA is to further explore the feasibility of a water supply diversion project on the Sacramento River near the town of Freeport. Recommendations It is recommended that: 1) The Board of Supervisors approve the attached resolution authorizing the Chair and the County Executive to execute the attached MOA with the Sacramento County 'Water Agency, City of Sacramento, EBMUD and U. S_ Bureau of Reclamation and, M 2) The Board of Directors approve the attached resolution authorizin; the Chair to execute the attached MOA with the County of Sacramento, City of Sacramento, EBMUD and U. S. Bureau of Reclamation. 01:119:'20`J1 lb: LU +r.:L Ur Juror.,•%, �:r� ; Board of Supervisors Board of Directors, Sacrarnento County Water Agency January 16, 2001 Page 2 3) Both actions should include delegation to the Director of the Department of Water Resources to complete those as yet unspecified dates within the agreement in consultation with the other parties. Fiscal Impact The costs associated with signing the MOA and their allocation to the participating parties are not yet defined. Once known, staff will return to your Boards to execute the necessary contracts. The MOA will not impact the General Fund. DISCUSSION: The purpose of the MOA is to further explore the feasibility of a surface water supply diversion project on the Sacramento River near the town of Freeport. The MOA is the first step in a process that may result in a joint water supply project that would enhance Zone 40 surface water deliveries, The MOA is the product of more than eight months of discussions among the affected parties to identify potential solutions to )EBMUD's long-standing need for a supplemental water supply while protecting the lower American River. The MOA will: Set time commitments for preliminary engineering and environmental studies necessary to determine the ultimate feasibility and scope of a joint project at Freeport. Issues that must be addressed include: • Quantity of diversions • Timing of diversions • Project specific environmental review • Cost allocationYater Quality issues • Pipeline routing • Community involvement • Assurances • Develop an agreed upon cost -share proposal. ' • Develop schedules for all work necessary to complete such a project. EJ1. 19:'7L�L71 15: �J7 E;Oi :D or UrtR'•. i +�r.c Board of Supervisors Board of Directors, Sacramento County Water Agency January 16, 2001 Page 3 CONCLUSION: The MOA provides an opportunity for all parties to develop a mutually beneficial water supply alternative while protecting the lower American River. It is a positive approach that may avoid a stalemate and costly litigation. Staff recommends that your Boards approve the MOA. Respectfully submitted, Keith DeVore Director Department of Water Resources M. Roben Ryan, County Counsel Stuart Somach, Somad>, Simmons & Dunn lira Sequeira, Dirwor, CityUtilities john Lampe, pBMUD APPROVED: Terry Schutten County Executive By:�J Warren H. Harada, Administrator Public Works Agency a U1 -':lk)1 1G::Su GAFcLi ur COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO RESOLUTION NO. 2001-00S2 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SACRAMENTO COUNTY WATER AGENCY, CITY OF SACRAMENTO, EAST BAY MUNICIPAL ' UTILITY DISTRICT AND UNITED STA'T'ES BUREAU OF RECLAMATION BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Chair of the Board of Supervisors and the County Executive are hereby authorized and directed to execute an Memorandum of Agreement with the Sacramento County Water Agency, City of Saciamento, East Bay ` Municipal Utility District (EBMLJD) and Bureau of Reclamation in order to further explore the feasibility of a water supply diversion project on the Sacramento River near the town of Freeport and to do and perform everything necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution; and BE IT YURTHER RESOLVED that pursuing the Freeport diversion in the manner described in the attached Agreement shall not prejudice the ability of EBMUD to pursue delivery of water pursuant to its CVP contract at Freeport or at other locations in the event the Freeport Regional Diversion Project is not feasible; provided, further, that nothing contained in this Resolution or the attached Agreement shall prejudice the ability of this County to challenge or contest EBMUD`s presence at any other location or the ability of EBNM to challenge or contest actions by the County at any other location; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County is committed to partnership on the Freeport Regional Diversion Project as defined in the attached agreement and subject to the terms of said Agreement. is Ul: 17- FbJl 1t};':U b.,nr. L- Ur =,.ter cr. so;rr,p ON A MOTION by Supervisor Dickinson seconded by Supervisor Collin ,the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sacramento this 16th day of January , 2001, by the following vote, to -wit: AYES: Supervis4s, Collin, Dickinson, Johnsons Nottoli, Mello NOES: Supervisors, None ABSENT: Supervisors, None Chair of the Board of Supervisors • �Qe�eo ft"" it die oxm"m 0* 4M2*dCA&*1CWdN"-j I'toted *S 0 100 Bo�ff�fs q Msn,roo0ra N 1 2901 ark of the Oard of Supervisors FILED JAN 10 2001 ARD OF SUP ISPYS Cl7111F THE BOARD nu U1; ly:'_U�J1 lo:�,, GVH;.) i,r �...-cr.•,•1:,�n.`, �l_.�_-»oc_--- ,_. _., �--' SACRAMENTO CO'UN'TY WAFER AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. WA_. 415 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH Tg.E COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO, CITY OF SACI2i AMENTO, EAST BAY M'[ MCIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT AND UNITED STATES BURFAU OF RECLAMATION BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Sacramento County Water Agency be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute an Memorandum of Agreement with the County of Sacramento, City of Sacramento, East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and Bureau of Reclamation in order to further explore the feasibility of a water supply diversion project on the Sacramento River near the town of Freeport and to do and perform everything necessary to carry out the purpose j of this Resolution; and I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuing the Freeport diversion in the manner described in the attached Agreement shalt not prejudice the ability of EBMUD to pursue delivery of water pursuant to its CVP contract at Freeport or at other locations in the event the Freeport Regional Diversion Project is not feasible; provided, further, that nothing contained in this Resolution or the attached Agreement shall prejudice the ability of this Agency to challenge or contest EBMUD's presence at any other location or the ability of EBMUD to challenge or contest actions by the Agency at any other location; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Agency is committed to partnership on the Freeport Regional Diversion Project as defined in the attached agreement and subject to the terms of said Agreement. X 01/'19, _ 11 16:bur;rj u�- ON A ~MOTION by Director Di cki naon seconded by Director Collin , the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Board of Directors of the Sacramento County Water Agency this 15th day of 4anuary , 2001, by the. following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Directors, CQlli.n, Dtcki•ns.,on, Johnson, Ngttpli:, Ni-ello Directors, NQne Directors, None �f Chair Board of Directors of the Sacramento County Water Agency, a public entity � eeea�aa w3! � t5! C3 qT me t��m� Ccs S Ck*Aft 41 ll a a ATTEST. NZ GcA_A-11-� ClerK of thcJgoard of Supervisors of Sacramento County, California, and ex -officio Secretary of the Board of Directors of Sacramento County water .Agency F6LED JAN 16 2001 RDF IB54TOB,9 By ltJt. Cfer ft e Board is 01."19: 001 1&:30 January 16, 2001 1 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT 2 3 This Agrccment is made and entered into this day of , 4 2001, by and between the City of Sacramento, a municipal corporation ("City), the 5 Sacramento County Water Agtncy, a special district operating pursuant to the Sacranr-k—ento 6 County Water Agency. Act (" SCWA" ); the County of Sacramento ("Sacramento County" and 7 "SCWA" will be referred to collectively as the "County" and the "City" and "County" will 8 be referred to, at times, collectively as the "Sacramento Parties" ); the Fast Bay Municipal 9 Utility District, organized and existing pursuant to the Municipal Utility Districts Act 10 (' EBMUD" ); and the United States Bureau of Reclamation ("Reclamation-). 11 In consideration of the promises, teras, conditions and covenants oontained herein, 12 the City, SCWA, County, EBMUD and Reclamation hereby agree as follows: 13 1. The Sacramento Parties and EDMUD, in coordination with Reclamation, 14 agree to jointly pursue development and implementation of a project as further &-scribed in 15 this Memorandum of Agreement. 16 2. Pr+sect DBPuufc n, The parties acknowMge that more work w'iU need to be 17 undertaken prior to the ftmc that it final project definition can be arrived at. Nonetheless, for 18 the purpose of this Memorandum cf Agrcrment ("MOA") and as a basis for additional work 19 that wiU aced to be undertaken until a more specific project definition can be agreed upon, 20 the parties agree that the Project will consist of the following components: 21 (a) The Project aball be refarred to as the Freeport Regional Diversion 22 Prc}eet. It simll be a County/City/EBMUD joint project to construct a diversion suu=im 23 near the City -owned property approximawly one trine north of rhe Town of Freeport and will 24 include construction of pipeline faailitios cxUadiag out from the diversion structure to the is I Folsom -South Canal and an EBMUD pipeline connection from the Folsom -South Canal to 2 the Mokelumne aqueduct. 3 (b) The County/Ciry/EBMUD all have a need for water supply which can 4 be addressed through a diversion at this location. As described and analyzed in 5 Reclamation's and EBMUD's Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact 6 Statement associated with the BBMUD Supplemental water Supply Project dated 7 December 15, 2000 ("Final EUUM"), EBMUD would be permitted to take delivery of $ Central Valley Project ("CVP") surface water in a dry year. The Parties, subject to the 9 provisions of Paragraph 3, believe that all of their needs can be accommodated through a 10 Freeport Regional biversion Project. The Sacramento Patties will identify tbose elements 11 necessary to meet their Water supply needs. 12 3, AddidonglEavironmentaI Review, 13 (a) The patties recognize that in addition to the analysis in the Final EIS 14 for Alternative 6, final devclopment of a Freeport Regional Diversion Project will require 15 additional environmental review. In particular, there may be a need to undertake project 16 level analysis of the Freeport diversion and the pipeline route. In any additional 17 environmental review, tine parties agree to der off of the Final EUVEIS, and to complete all IS environmental analysis within the time set forth below. 19 (b) The parties recognize that the Endangered Species Act ("ESA") 20 compliance on the preferred alternative in the ROD Will not evaluate the specifies of any 21 diversion project. As a consequettee, prior to proceeding with the Freeport diversion, site - 22 specific consultation will be required. 2 - DRAFT - (1/16/01 - Crean) 4.i 17• =U,1 lh: J, r'U"i^:L Ur-, 1 4. Assurances. The parties recognize that a predicate for the success of the joint 2 effort identified in this MOA is the existence of firm assurances with respect to interests of 3 concern to the respective parties. The assurances providrd in this Paragraph 4 constitute the 4 full and complete assurances required by all parties for their commitments to the 5 development of a Freeport Regional Diversion Project tinder this MOA. The parkas agree to 6 follows: , 7 (a) EBMiTD shall, by January 23, 2001, by resolution, a&= to forego the 8 - delivery of water diverted at Nimbus pending completion of the permitting, environmental 9 documentation and other actions identified in 6(d)(vii) of this Agreement not later than 10 July 31, 2002. 11 (b) Reclamation and the Sacramento Parties shall. by January 23, 2001, by 12 letter, in the case of Reclamation, and by resolution, in the case of the Sacramento Parties, 13 agree that pursuing the Freeport diversion, as provided for bemin. shall not pmjudice 14 EBMLTD's ability to later pursue delivery of water pursuant to its CVP water contract at 15 Freeport or at other locations in the event that the Frecpert Regional Diversion Project is not 16 feasible. 17 (c) ubfM and the Sacramento Parties shall, by January 23, 2001, by 18 resolution, agree that nothing contained herein shall prejudice the Sacramento Parties' 19 ability to challenge or contest EBMUD's prostate at any other location or the ability of 20 EBMUD to challenge or contest actions by the Sacramento Parties at any other location. 21 (d) EBMuD, the County and the City shall each adopt, by January 23, 22 2001, a forraal resolution than they = committed to a pamwtship on the Freeport Regional 23 Diversion Project that is defined herein and subject to the teems bereof. 1 :: �� M 1 S. ImmegUate MVstones. The parties agree that they will adhere to the 2 following immediate Milestones: 3 (a) Compliance with the ESA within a time period which allows for a 4 Record of Decision on the preferred altcmative described in the Final F. MIS as set forth in t 5 Paragraph 5(c) below, s 6 (b) The resolutions and assurance letter provided for in Paragraph 4 above i 7 adopted by 3anuary 23, 2001. • ii 8 (c) A Record of Decision and the release by Reclamation of a Drag i 9 Amendatory Contract which conforms with tix Record of Decision by January 16, 2001. 10 (d) Execution of an EBMUD Amendatory Contract for Pznj ect Water 11 Service by April 30, 2001. 12 (e) Mvclopment of a mutually agreeable subsequent contract or MQA 13 (set Paragraph 6 below) among the parties hereto to cover all aspects of the project not t 14 addressed herein by July 31, 2001. 15 6. ftQ ct Implementation Agreement AMag the Parties and A44jdenai 16 w 17 18 (a) This MOA is intended to commit the pattim to certain actions through 19 July 31, 2001. Among those actions is the development of a Project Implementation 20 Agreement to be executed by all of the parties to the MOA tbat would facilitate funding and 21 completion of all necessary documentation, permitting, engineering and environmeatal work 22 associated with the development of the Freeport Regional Diversion Project and, if 23 appropriate, the: construction of the project. That future agreement shall supersede this 24 MOA. a - DRAFT - Ul, 1 1:' G.:�J1 .L O..J•J . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (b) Not later than July 31, 2001, this MOA shall be superseded by a mutually agreeable Project implementation Agreemarit that will cover all future aspects of work on the Freeport Regional Diversion Project and for &,e purpos-, among other tbiags, of more clearly defining the project, allocating responsibilities among the parties, and developing final tunelines for project design, construction, startup and operation. (c) The Parties agree that a final draft of a mutually agree8.ble Projoct Implementation Ag=ment shall be prepared and under active consideration for adoption by each of the Parties to this MOA by not later tb= May 31, 2001. The Project Implementation Agreement shall, at a minimum, contain: a final Freeport Regional Diversion Project description; preliminary cost estimates for construction and operation; a detailed schedulc of all actions rcquired for implementation, start-up and initial"operation; alternative cost share proposals to equitably distribute the cost of the Freeport Regional Diversion Project among the Parties to this MOA; and all mutually agreed upon assurances. (d) The parties understand sad agree that time coasrnitments and effective coordination are essential in order to allow the parties to succeed at their joint efforts. The pasties shall therefore make good faith efforts and devote adequate resources as specified in this MOA, and as more specifically provided for in the project Impletr=tation Agreement, to complete the following tasks within thn specified cunt frames, assuming, with respect to subparagraphs 6(d)(viii) through (x), the execution of a mutually acceptable Project Implementation Agrearnent. 21 (i) Select by March 1, 2001, an outside consultant or consultants 22 to undertake work needed to complete the milestones through 23 July 31, 2001 in this sub -paragraph 6(d)(ii-vi). s� - DRAFT - 01.'19:2001 16:30 BOARD Or SUFERVISOFS 1 (ii) Id=rify and agree upon necessary environmental work and 2 permits by May 31, 2001. 3 (iii) Develop by March 31, 2001, a public outreach program and 4 schedule that incorporates the products resulting from the 5 Technical Coordination Team activities provided for in 6 paragraph 10 of ties MOA. I 7 (iv) Develop and agree on cost -share proposals, including 8 identification of how costs incurred under the Project i 9 Implementation Agmcment an to be paid for, by June 30, 10 2001. 11 (v) Develop detailed schedules for design and construction by 12 Juno 30, 2001. 13 (vi) Execute a cost -share agrcement by July 30, 2001. 14 (vii) Complete and certify all necessary enviroam,ental 15 documentation, including NEPAJCEQA compliance and ESA j 16 permitting and secure all necessary Federal, State and Local 17 permits by Jury 31, 2002. 18 (viii) Complete design work by July 31, 2003. 19 (ix) Award construction contracts by September 30, 2003. 20 (x) Complete coststntction by September 30, 2005. 21 (e) Notwithstanding the parties' good faith efforts to achieve the 22 milestones set forth above, the parties rccognizc that delays may occur. If significant delays ' 23 occur in connection with any of the components of the work described in Paragraph 6(d) 6 )DRAFT - Ui 17. _c .L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1b:.:)U above, this MOA shall terminate as provided in Paragraph 14 of this Agr=u=t unless the Policy Group recommends modifications that are approved by each of the. signatories to this MOA. 7. Po[icv Groua. The parties shall each designate two representatives to participate in a Joint Project Policy Group. The Policy Group shall meet as necessary and shall be responsible fox determining overall policy direction relating to a]1 aspects of the work identified heiein. Policy representatives shall also be responsible for handling mrdia requests and public presentations rrlating to the work identified herein. 8. Te hnicaI Coa&lnafion Team, The patties Shall each dcsignatc representatives to participate on &Technical Coord]natiou Team. The Teclmical Coordination Tcam shall meat not less -frequently than once every two weals and shall be responsible for coordinating and performing angiucering development activitics, environmental and permitting work, managing the work of engineering and environmental consultants, reviewing and approving work products relating to engineering and environrriental work, providing technical.input on engineering and environmental issues, and responding to directives and requests of the Policy Group relating to the engineering and environmental aspects of tha Regional Freeport Diversion Project. 18 9. LegalZan. The, Parties shall each designate one or more representatives to a 19 legal team to confer as appropriate and support the work of the policy and technical teams. 20 10. Parflc(pWn b Zo;en o Afcc d Parde>r. It is intended that this MOA 21 and the Project Implementation Agreement be implemented in a manner Ehat is open and 22 considers the views of all interested and potentially affected parties. As a consequence, the 23 Parties agree, as appropriate, to fuliy anMyze and consider within their subsequent 7 - DRAFT - 1G: :)J GUn-... Lit- 1 ir 1 negotiations and discussions, the views and input of other interests, including members of the 2 environmental, the Central Valley Project nater users, and other communities. The 3 Technical Coordination Team will meet with potentially affected parties and will establish a 4 specific process consistent with the timetables and purposes of this MOA to facilitate this 5 objective. In any event, the parties agree to develop a public outreach program as an 6 essential element of this MOA and the Project Implementation Agreement. 7 11. mag, Non -staff costs necessary to complete all elements under this MOA 8 through July 31, 2001 will be.shaivd equally among the four parties. The Parties 9 acknowlcdgc that the respective costs of subsequent elements of the Freeport Regional 10 Diversion Projrct have not yet been developed and that each parry's participation must be 11 predicated upon their determination, in writing, that their respective allocated costs for any 12 activity are ceoluomically feasible and a cosi that they are willing to bear. 13 12. Construction and tfecprel 'on_ It is agreed and acknowledged by the 14 parties hereto that the provisions of this MOA have been airived at through negotiation, and 15 that each of the parties has had a full and fair opportunity to revise the provisions of this 16 MOA and to have such provisions revitwed by legal counsel. Therefore, the normal rule of 17 construction that any ambiguities alt to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply 18 in construing or interpreting this MOA. 19 13. 1 t ndye hate. This MOA shall be effective upon its full execution by the 20 parties hereto. 21 14. Term ofAgmement. The tam of this MOA shall be through July 31.2001. 22 This MOA shall automatically expire when such term ends, unless amended or terminated in 23 accordance with the provisions herein. s - DRAFT - 1 15. CagLornig L41g. This MOA is made in and shall be governed by the laws of 2 the State of California. 3 16. fig. Any notice wbich County, City, EBMUD or Reclamation may desire 4 or is rewired to give or serve on another party hereto may be delivered personally, or sent by 5 United States mail, postage prepaid, to tine following representatives: 6 City Representative: Jim Sequeira, Diioctor 7 City of Sacramento Utilities Department 8 1395 — 35th Avenue 9 Sacramento, CA 95822 10 11 County Representative: Keith DeVore, Director 12 Department of Water Resources 13 County of Sacramcmto Public Works 14 827 Seventh Street, Room 301 15 Sacramento, CA 95814 16 17 EBMtID Representative: John Lampe, Director 18 Water and Natural Resources Department 19 East Bay Municipal Utility District (BBMUD) 20 375 --11th Street, MS 305 21 Oakland, CA 94623-1055 22 23 Reclamation Representative: Lester Snow, Regional Director 24 United States Bureau of Reclamation 25 2800 Cottage Way 26 Sacmmento, CA 95825 27 28 Any party hereto shall have the right to change the address where it will receive such 29 notices by giving fifteta (15) days advance notice ca the other patties. Any notices 30 transmitted pursuant to this paragraph shall be deemed remived upon delivery, if personally 31 delivered, or on the third day following deposit in the mail, if sent by mail, 32 17. En&v AMemeat. This MOA constitutes the sole, final, complete, exclusive 33 and integrated expression and statement of the terms and conditions of this Agrr ment 34 among the parties concerning the subject matter addressed herein, and supersedes all prior 9 — DRAFT — X U1•'19'c0%7 J. lt�.�� bU:;�:C� Ur SUYt'�tJiti��r.�� yi_%��-;cc:�=yy� t.!�. � I negotiations, representations or agreements, oral or written, that may be related to the subject 2 matter of this Agreement. Any amendment to this MOA roust be agreed upon in writing by 3 all Parties to this MOA. 4 18. BLit. This Agreement shall not be assigned by any party without prior 5 written approval of the other parties. 6 IN WITNESS WHHRBOF, the parties hereto execute this MOA. 7 g CITY OF SACRAMENTO 9 10 11 12 HY: 13 Heather Fargo, Mayor 14 15 16 By. 17 Robert P. Thomas, City Manager 18 Attest: 19 2D z1 22 City Clerk 23 24 25 Approved as to Form: 26 27 28 29 Dcputy City Attorney to Ell%1 i'ckJ•71 Lb: _: bUitf-:U Lir but- ci-,)15U--b 1 COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO 2 3 4 5 By: 6 Chairperson, Boafd of Supervisors 7 B 9 By: 10 Terry Schumn, County Executive 12 Attest: 12 13 14 15 Cleric of the Board of Supervisors 16 17 18 Approved as to Form: 19 20 21 22 County Counsel 23 24 25 SACRAMENTO COUNTY WATER AGENCY 26 27 28 29 By: 30 Chairpers= Hoard of Directors 31 Attest: 32. 33 34 35 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of 36 Sacramento County, California, and 37 Ex -officio Secretary of the Board of 38 Directors of the Summento County 39 Water Agency 40 41 42 Approved as to Form: 43 44 45 46 County Counsel I1 - DRAFT - 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Approved as to Form: 14 15 16 17 EBWD General Counsel 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Approved as to Form: 28 29 30 31 Solicitor 11J. (j ( ("J=•J EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTI[ XrY DISTRICT By: . Chairperson, Board of Directors By: Dennis Diem=, Genmal Manager UNTIED STATES BUREAU OF RECLAMATION By: Wter Snow, Regional Director r 12 -DRAFT- EXHIBIT C January 19, 2001 Board of Supervisors San Joaquin County 222 E. Weber Avenue Stockton, CA 95202 Re: Development of Partnership with Respect to Water Supply Development Dear Members of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors: The East Bay Municipal Utility District ("E3N="), City of Sacramento, and County of Sacramento, in cooperation with the United States Bureau of Reclamation, have entered into an historic Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") for the development of a Freeport Regional Diversion Project which, either among them or with other or additional partners, will be a joint project to construct a diversion structure near property owned by the City of Sacramento approximately one mile north of the Town of Freeport, and will include construction of pipeline facilities extending east from the diversion structure to the Folsom --South Canal, and an EBMUD pipeline connection from the Folsom -South Canal to the Mokelumne aqueduct. I have enclosed a copy of the MOA for your information and convenience. The MOA contains a fairly aggressive schedule for project development, environmental review, and, assuming a decision to proceed, Project implementation. Included within the MOA is a commitment to involve potentially affected parties in Project development and, if appropriate, Project implementation. As a consequence, the Technical Coordination Team established within the MOA is required to meet with all potentially affected parties and, not later than Nlarch 31, 2001, develop a program and schedule that incorporates or recommends Project elements that can further these broader partnership opportunities. Board of Supervisors January 19, 2001 Page 2 It is our understanding that San Joaquin County may have interests that could be benefited through participation in the Freeport Regional Diversion Project. With the tight timetable in mind, if you are interested, we urge you to contact any of the undersigned. We will then follow up diligently to ensure that your interests and ideas are fully considered and, if appropriate, are fully incorporated into Project planning. Very truly yours, EAST BAY MUiNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT Dennis Diemer CITY OF SACRAMENTO Rob/rt Ahomas COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO j� �evL� Terry Schutten l: cc: Senator Michael J. Machado Lester Snow EXHIBIT D A -01 - JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT NORTHEASTERN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY GROUNDWATER BANKING AUTHORITY THIS AGREEMENT is made by and among the San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District ("County District"), the City of Stockton ("Stockton"), the City of Lodi ("Lodi"), Stockton -East Water District ("SEWD"), Central San Joaquin Water Conservation District ('`Central"), Woodbridge Irrigation District ("Woodbridge"), and North San Joaquin Water Conservation District ("NSJWCD"), collectively called the "Members". The Members hereby agree as follows: ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1.01. Creation of Authority. Pursuant to Government Code Section 6500 et seq. there is hereby created a public entity to be known as the "Northeastern San Joaquin County Groundwater Banking Authority" which shall be a public entity separate and apart from the Members, and shall administer this Agreement. Section 1.02. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide a consensus -based forum of public water interests in Northeastern San Joaquin County that will work cooperatively with unanimity toward achieving the goal as defined in Section 1.03 and speak on behalf of the Members with one voice. Section 1.03. Goal. The long-term goal of the Authority is to facilitate the development of locally supported groundwater banking projects that improve water supply reliability in Northeastern San Joaquin County. The Authority's short-term goals are as follows: (a) To participate in the design and implementation of the Freeport Regional Diversion Project so as to provide benefits to project participants and San Joaquin County. (b) To create an entity with the power to finance and construct specific projects. (c) To apply for grant funding to support the activities of the Authority. ARTICLE II POWERS Section 2.01. Powers. The Authority is hereby authorized, in its own name, to do all acts necessary for the exercise of the foregoing powers including, but not limited to the making and entering into contracts. January 31, 2001 - 1 - Section 2.02. Restrictions on Exercise of Powers. The powers of the Authority shall be exercised in the manner provided in Government Code Section 6509 and to the restrictions upon the manner of exercising such powers that are imposed upon the County District in the exercise of similar powers. ARTICLE III GOVERNING BODY Section 3.01. Governing Board. The Authority shall be administered by a Board of Directors ("Board"), one appointed by each of the Member entities with a designation of two alternative Directors to serve as a replacement for the appointed Director as needed, to serve at the pleasure of their appointive governing body. The Board shall be called the "Northeastern San Joaquin County Groundwater Banking Authority Board". All voting power of the Authority shall reside in the Board. Section 3.02. Meetings of the Board. The Board shall provide for calling and conducting its regular meetings and special meetings, in accordance with Government Code Section 54950 et seq. Section 3.03. Minutes. The Secretary shall cause to be kept summary minutes of the meetings of the Board and shall, as soon as possible after each meeting, cause of copy of the summary minutes to be forwarded to each Director and to each of the Members. Section 3.04. Voting. Each Director shall have one vote. Section 3.05. Quorum; Required Votes, Approval. A quorum of the Board for the convening of any meeting shall consist of a majority of all Directors, or designated alternative Director. The unanimous vote of all Directors present and eligible to vote shall be required for any action of the Board of Directors. Section 3.06. Bylaws. The Board may adopt, from time to time, such bylaws and regulations for the conduct of its meetings as are necessary for the purposes hereof. ARTICLE IV OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Section 4.01. Chair, Vice -Chair, and Secretary. The Board member from the County District shall be the Chair and in the Board member's absence the alternate member from County District shall act as Chair. The Board shall elect a Vice -chair from among the Directors. The Vice -chair shall serve at the pleasure of the board, shall perform the duties normal to said office, and A. The chair shall sign all contracts authorized by the Board and shall represent the Board as directed by the Board and perform such other duties as may be imposed by said Board; January 31, 2001 - 2 - B. The vice -chair shall act, sign contracts and perform all of the chair's duties in the absence of the chair; and C. The San Joaquin County Director of Public Works shall be the Secretary and provide staff to the Authority. The Secretary shall countersign all contracts signed by the chair or vice -chair on behalf of the Authority, perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board. Section 4.02. Treasurer and Auditor. A. The County Treasurer shall be the depositary, shall have custody of all the money of the Authority from whatever source, and shall have the duties and obligations of the Treasurer as set forth in Government Code Sections 6505 and 6505.5. The County Treasurer shall be responsible for receiving quarterly reports from the Secretary and verifying the balance of this report with respect to the balance as maintained by the records of the County Auditor. B. The County Auditor shall have the duties and obligations of the. Auditor set forth in Government Code Sections 6505 and 6505.5. The County Auditor shall assure strict accountability of all receipts and disbursements of the Authority and shall make arrangements with a certified public accountant or firm of certified public accountants for the annual audit of accounts and records of the Authority. Section 4.03. Officers in Charge of Records; Funds; and Accounts. Pursuant to Government Code Section 6505.1, the County Treasurer shall have charge of, handle and have access to all accounts, funds and money of the Authority and all records of the Authority relating thereto; and the Secretary shall have charge of, handle and have access to all other records of the Authority. Section 4.04. Employees and Consultants. The Board may make recommendations to the County District for the employment of employees or consultants to provide services to the Authority to accomplish the purposes of the Authority. The County District may employ employees and consultants and may execute contracts, supervise and direct, and provide payment for such employees and consultants. ARTIVLE V ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS: FUNDS Section 5.01. Accounts and Reports. The County Auditor shall establish and maintain such funds and accounts as may be required by good accounting practice. The books and records of the Authority shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times by the public and representatives of the Members. The Auditor, within 120 days after the close of each Fiscal Year, shall give a complete written report of all financial activities for such Fiscal Year to the Members. Section 5.02. Funds. The County Treasurer shall receive, have the custody of and disburse Authority funds on warrants drawn by the County Auditor as nearly as possible in January 31, 2001 - 3 - accordance with generally accepted accounting practices, shall make the disbursements required by this Agreement, or to carry out any of the provisions or purposes of this Agreement. Section 5.03. Annual Budget. The County District shall adopt a budget for the Authority. The Authority Board may make recommendations to the County District concerning the budget. The County District shall provide funds as set forth in the adopted budget which shall be limited to planning activities when using Zone 2 funds. Other members shall make contributions which shall be included in the budget adopted by the County District. Section 5.04. Intention for Reimbursement for Expenditures From Bond Proceeds. It is the intention of the Members that the advancement of monies by any Members for the expenses of the operational needs of the Authority may be reimbursed from the proceeds of bonds, if issued, for the water development projects undertaken by the Authority or by its successor organization, by vote of the Board. ARTICLE VI ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP Section 6.01. California Water Service Company. CalWater and the Farm Bureau may be associate members of the Authority with one position each on the Board of Directors of the Authority. The associate members shall be entitled to participate in the meetings and discussions of the Board but the associate members shall not have the power to vote on any action to be taken by the Authority or to become an officer or Director of the Authority. ARTICLE VII CONTEMPLATED PROJECT It is contemplated that some or all of the Members will enter into subsequent agreements for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a project. Participation in this agreement is not a firm commitment by any individual Member to enter into a groundwater banking project. ARTICLE VIII TERM, WITHDRAWAL; TERMINATION Section 7.01. Term. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date hereto and shall continue in full force and effect until June 30, 2003. Section 7.02. Withdrawal of Member. A Member may terminate its Membership in the Authority at any time upon giving written notice of the withdrawal to the Authority. Section 7.03. Disposition of Assets. Upon termination of this Agreement, all remaining net assets of the Authority, both real and personal, shall be transferred to the County District. January 31, 2001 - 4 - ARTICLE IX MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Section 8.01. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended by unanimous consent of the Member agencies at any time, or from time to time. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year set opposite the name of the parties. ATTEST: LOIS M. SAHYOUN Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District By (SEAL) Deputy Clerk ATTEST: CLERK ATTEST: CLERK SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT DARIO MARENCO, Chairman Board of Supervisors "COUNTY DISTRICT" CITY OF STOCKTON, a municipal corporation of the State of California By: _ Title: "STOCKTON" CITY OF LODI, a municipal corporation of the State of California By: Title "LODI" January 31, 2001 - 5 - ATTEST: �1 ATTEST: CLERK ATTEST: CLERK ATTEST: CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: TERRENCE R. DERMODY County Counsel By MICHAEL McGREW Assistant County Counsel STOCKTON-EAST WATER DISTRICT By: Title: "SEWD" CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT By: Title: "CENTRAL" WOODBRIDGE IRRIGATION DISTRICT By: Title: "WOODBRIDGE" NORTH SAN JOAQUIN WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT By: Title: "NSJWCD" January 31, 2001 -6- CITY COUNCIL ALAN S. NAKANISHI, Mayor PHILLIP A. PENNINO Mayor Pro Tempore SUSAN HITCHCOCK EMILY HOWARD KEITH LAND Ed Steffani North San Joaquin Water Conservation District c/o City of Lodi P. O. Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241-1910 CITY OF LODI Andy Christensen, Mgr. Woodbridge Irrigation District 18777 N. Lower Sacramento Rd Woodbridge, CA 95258 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Manuel Lopez, Director San Joaquin County Public Works P.O. Box 1810 Stockton, CA 95201-1810 CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209)333-6706 FAX (209) 333-6710 EMAIL pwdept@lodi.gov http:\\www.lodi.gov February 1, 2001 Anthony Saracino East San Joaquin Parties Water Authority c/o Saracino-Kirby, Inc. 555 Capitol Mall, Ste. 1550 Sacramento, CA 95814 Jack Sieglock County Supervisor, 41" Dist. County Courthouse 222 E. Weber Ave. Stockton, CA 95202 Morris Allen, W/WW Director City of Stockton 2500 Navy Drive Stockton, CA 95205-1191 H. DIXON FLYNN City Manager SUSAN J. BLACKSTON City Clerk RANDALL A. HAYS City Attorney RICHARD C. PRIMA, JR. Public Works Director Mark S. Williamson Senior Civil Engineer East Bay Municipal Utility District P. O. Box 24055, MS 612 Oakland, CA 94623-1055 Reid Roberts Central San Joaquin Water Conservation District 311 E. Main Street, Ste. 202 Stockton, CA 95202 Kevin Kaufman, General Mgr. Stockton East Water District P.O. Box 5157 Stockton, CA 95205 SUBJECT: Approve the Joint Powers Agreement for the Northeastern San Joaquin County Groundwater Banking Authority, Appoint a Representative and Two Alternates to that Board, and Provide Policy Direction Regarding Participation in Successor Entity to East San Joaquin Parties Water Authority for Future Surface Water Supplies Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item on the City Council agenda of Wednesday, February 7, 2001. 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 regular calendar for Council discussion. You are welcome to attend. 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 -deliver the letter to 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 Susan Blackston, City Clerk, at (209) 333-6702. If yo have any %questions about the item itself, please call me at (209) 333-6759. 11-�pM� '.. Richard C. Prima, Jr. Public Works Director Enclosure cc: City Clerk NGWBANKAGENCY