HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.a.3) Consider support of Contra Costa County Stakeholders Coalition re Bay-Delta issuesCentral Contra Costa Sanitary District
October 18, 2012
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FROM: ANN E. FARRELL, GENERAL MANAGER � l 'U; 1
SUBJECT: JOINT RESOLUTION OF CONTRA COSTA STAKEHOLDERS
REGARDING THE BAY -DELTA
We have received a request to support a joint resolution establishing a "Contra Costa
County Delta Stakeholders Coalition" for the purposes of articulating and advocating
mutual interests on Bay -Delta issues. Staff believes the District shares many of the
areas of mutual interest and is requesting input from the Board on whether they wish
staff to bring back an official resolution for approval at the next Board meeting. A
suggested draft resolution along with the request from Mary Nejedly Piepho, Chair of
the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, are attached for your review.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
REGARDING WATER, ECOSYSTEM HEALTH
AND OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY
AND THE SACRAMENTO - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER DELTA
WHEREAS, this Resolution is effective upon passage by the Cities, Towns, Contra
Costa County Board of Supervisors, Special Districts and other interested parties within
Contra Costa County ( "the County "), including Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
and other organizations and agencies, both public and private, hereinafter collectively
referred to as "STAKEHOLDERS "; and
WHEREAS, the San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento -San Joaquin River Delta ( "the
Delta ") are at risk from many factors, and the State is proposing large -scale changes to
water conveyance through and around the Delta to address state -wide water supply
needs, changes to the Delta ecosystem to address declining ecosystem health and fish
populations, changes to land use authority within the Delta, and changes to water rights,
statewide water management and many other aspects related to the Delta that will
impact the areas in and around the Delta; and,
WHEREAS, each city and town in the County including Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District will be adversely impacted by planned actions in the Delta through reduction it
water quality and health of the San Francisco Bay -Delta and the resulting increase in
stormwater (NPDES) permit requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the STAKEHOLDERS believe there is value in developing an initiative on
issues concerning the Delta, its watershed and greater San Francisco Bay /Delta
estuary; and,
WHEREAS, the STAKEHOLDERS wish to collectively articulate the issues and
interests from the perspective of the Delta region itself, from the people who call the
Delta home and best understand the tremendous resource the Delta represents; and,
WHEREAS, the STAKEHOLDERS recognize the efforts and value of the Delta Counties
Coalition and a need for joint action and advocacy on Delta- related issues, and have
identified mutual interests.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Board of Directors of Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District adopts this Resolution for the purpose of articulating mutual interests
on Bay -Delta issues. Furthermore, the STAKEHOLDERS resolve to work together to
defend Bay -Delta related interests at a regional perspective and to use their unified
voice to advocate on behalf of local government in available forums at all levels,
consistent with the following principles of mutual interest:
Resolution 2012 -XXX
Page 2 of 3
Section 1. Local Government Authority. Recognition of the authority and
responsibility given to local government related to land use, urban and agricultural water
supply, waste water treatment and recycling, water resource development, flood
management, public health and safety, economic development and sustainable growth,
agricultural stability, recreation, and environmental protection.
Section 2. Delta Ecosystem. Protection and restoration of a healthy sustainable
Delta ecosystem including adequate water quality, inflows and outflow, and water
supply, to support fisheries, wildlife and habitat in perpetuity.
Section 3. Existing System Reliability. Support of immediate improvements to the
existing Through -Delta Conveyance and improvements to protect key regionally
important infrastructure, such as trans -Delta aqueducts, as part of a complete strategy
for the State's water management and to ensure reliability of the existing water supply
system.
Section 4. Delta Outflows. Ensure adequate Delta outflows to San Francisco Bay to
support fisheries, wildlife, habitat, water quality and other beneficial uses.
Section 5. Regional Self- Sufficiency. Incorporation of sustainable approaches for
improved water supply, water quality and reliability through the overarching principle of
regional self- sufficiency to reduce reliance on exports from the Delta and reduce the
current impacts on the Bay -Delta ecosystem.
Section 6. Delta Area Communities. Protection of the economic viability of industry,
recreation, tourism, and agriculture, and the ongoing vitality of communities throughout
the Delta and immediately adjacent to the Delta, and along the shoreline of the greater
San Francisco Bay - Delta.
Section 7. Fair Representation. Representation and inclusion of local government
in any new governance structures for the Delta.
Section 8. Flood Protection. Support of funding and implementation of urban and
non -urban flood protection, at the appropriate level of protection, through rehabilitation,
improvement and maintenance of flood control levees and structures.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of
Directors this 18th day of October, 2012, by the following vote:
AYES: Members:
NOES: Members:
James A. Nejedly
President of the Board of Directors
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
County of Contra Costa, State of California
Resolution 2012 -XXX
Page 3 of 3
COUNTERSIGNED:
Elaine R. Boehme, CIVIC
Secretary of the District
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
County of Contra Costa, State of California
Approved as to form:
Kenton L. Alm, Esq.
Counsel for the District
The Board of Supervisors
Contra
David Twa
County Administration Building
Costa
Clerk of the Board
651 Pine Street, Room 106
Martinez, California 94553
County
and
County Administrator
(925) 335 -1900
John Gioia, 1" District
Gayle B. Uilkema, 2nd District
Mary N. Piepho, 3rd District
Karen Mitchoff, 4th District
Federal D. Glover, 5th District
February 15, 2012
Contra Costa Mayors, Special District Board Chairs, and Others in the Bay -Delta
Region
RE: JOINT RESOLUTION OF CONTRA COSTA STAKEHOLDERS REGARDING
THE BAY -DELTA
As Chair of the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, I write to urge your
support of a joint resolution establishing a "Contra Costa County Delta Stakeholders
Coalition" for the purpose of articulating and advocating mutual interests on Bay -Delta
issues.
On February 2, 2012, the Contra Costa County Mayors' Conference voted unanimously
to support the joint resolution (a copy of which is attached). On February 7, 2012 the
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors also unanimously adopted the resolution.
The support of your city or special district would add strength to the coalition by
providing a more unified voice for Contra Costa County, in the discussions and actions
on important Bay -Delta matters.
As you know, the San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento -San. Joaquin Delta ( "the
Delta ") are at risk from many factors. The State is proposing large - scale changes to
water conveyance through and around the Delta to address state -wide water supply
needs, changes to the Delta ecosystem to address declining ecosystem health and fish
populations, changes to land use authority within the Delta, changes to water rights,
statewide water management and many other aspects related to the Delta that will
impact the entire state.
A coalition of Contra Costa County Delta Stakeholders can collectively articulate the
issues and interests from the perspective of the Bay -Delta region itself, from the people
who call the Bay -Delta home and best understand the tremendous resource it
represents. This coalition will resolve to work together to defend Bay -Delta related
interests at a regional perspective and to use our unified voice to advocate on behalf of
local government in available forums at all levels, consistent with the articulated
principles of mutual interest.
To conclude, I respectfully request your support and adoption of this resolution and
encourage your future active and collaborative participation as a stakeholder in these
critical Bay -Delta issues of mutual concern. Should you wish to discuss this matter or if
you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Attachment
cc: Contra Costa Congressional Delegation
Contra Costa Legislative Delegation
Members, Contra Costa. Board of Supervisors
Cathy Christian, Nielsen Merksarner
Delta Counties Coalition
Contra Costa County Mayors' Conference
Contra Costa County Cities and Towns
Contra Costa County Special Districts
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