HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10777 - Resolution approving and authorizing mayor to execute a joint exercise of powers between SLO City and SLO County forming Groundwater Basin Groundwater sustainability agencyRESOLUTION NO. 10777 (2017 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THE COUNTY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO TO FORM THE SAN LUIS OBISPO VALLEY
GROUNDWATER BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY
AGENCY
WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted the Sustainable Groundwater
Management Act (SGMA) in September 2014 to take effect on January 1, 2015; and
WHEREAS, SGMA provides statutory authority related to groundwater use and the
creation of groundwater management agencies; and
WHEREAS, The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is responsible for
prioritizing basins, including the San Luis Obispo (Edna) Valley Basin (medium priority), which
are subject to SGMA compliance; and
WHEREAS, the City overlies part of the San Luis Obispo (Edna) Valley groundwater
basin; and
WHEREAS, the City uses groundwater as part of its multi -source water supply and uses
groundwater for domestic purposes when available; and
WHEREAS, formation of a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) is required by
SGMA to cover all areas contained within medium priority designated basins; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the most efficient and effective way to comply
with SGMA's mandates is to form a Joint Powers Authority with the San Luis Obispo County in
order to serve as the GSA for the San Luis Obispo Valley groundwater basin and to carry out the
requirements of SGMA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. Action. The City Council does hereby:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
("Agreement") between the City of San Luis Obispo and the County of San Luis
Obispo in a form substantially in compliance as set forth in Attachment 1, attached
hereto and incorporated herein.
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve minor modifications to the Agreement.
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3. Authorize the use of up to $200,000 of Water fund balance as the City of San Luis
Obispo's portion of initial operating capital for fiscal year 2017/18 for the Groundwater
Sustainability Agency pursuant to the terms and conditions of Article 14 of the
Agreement.
4. Authorize the County of San Luis Obispo or, once formed, the San Luis Obispo Valley
Groundwater Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency, to provide the required
notices and filings as set forth in Article 2 in the Agreement.
Authorize the City of San Luis Obispo Utilities Director to take any actions necessary
to carry out the approvals set forth herein.
6. Appoints Council Member Pease as the City's representative and Utilities Director
Mattingly as the City's alternate representative to serve on the Board of Directors of
the San Luis Obispo Valley Groundwater Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
pursuant to the terms of Article 6 of the Agreement. Such appointment is subject to the
successful formation of the San Luis Obispo Valley Groundwater Basin Groundwater
Sustainability Agency.
SECTION 2. Environmental Determination. The City Council finds that adoption of this
Resolution and the formation of a Joint Powers Association to create the San Luis Obispo Valley
Groundwater Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency is not subject to CEQA. Preparation of an
environmental impact report or negative declaration would be too early in the process to provide
meaningful information for environmental assessments, as described in CEQA Guidelines Section
15004(b).
Upon motion of Vice Mayor Rivoire, seconded by Council Member Christianson
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Christianson, Gomez, and Pease,
Vice Mayor Rivoire and Mayor Harmon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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The foregoing resolution was adopted this 7th day of March 2017.
ATTEST:
Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM -
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this day of 'ACAA4=jQ _, 2017.
Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
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