BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE
APPOINTED BY
Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority (Joint Powers Authority) (GWA Board) The Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority was established as a public entity with the mission of the Authority providing dynamic, cost-effective, flexible and collegial organization to insure initial and ongoing SGMA compliance within the Basin. Its purpose is to:
Provide coordination among its 17 Groundwater Sustainability Agency members Carry out SGMA purposes in a cooperative manner
Develop, adopt and implement a legally sufficient Groundwater Sustainability Plan that covers portions of the subbasin within the jurisdictional boundaries Satisfy SGMA’s requirements for coordination among the Groundwater Sustainability Agencies Meeting Times: GWA - 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 11am Location: 2101 E. Earhart Ave, Stockton CA, Robert J. Cabral Center Contact Information: Angie Provencio, 209.468.0219 [email protected] City Council
Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Basin Authority (GBA Board) Effective July 1, 2022, the GBA disbanded by mutual agreement of all its members The Eastern San Joaquin County Groundwater Basin Authority (GBA) was established in 2001 to collectively develop locally supported projects to strengthen water supply reliability in Eastern San Joaquin County. Formed as a joint powers authority, GBA members agree to work cooperatively and to speak with one voice in their efforts to achieve reliable, affordable water supplies for the region.
City Council
League of California Cities Executive Committee of the Central Valley The Central Valley Division includes 25 cities in Calaveras, Merced, Madera, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne counties and provides members with the opportunity to exchange ideas and information and share the advantages of cooperative advocacy. The division is guided by an executive committee under the leadership of a division president. Elected city officials and professional city staff attend division meetings throughout the year to share what they are doing and advocate for their interests in Sacramento. Division members also participate in the development of League policy through representation on:
The League Board of Directors;
Policy Committees;
The Annual Conference Resolution Committee; and
The Annual Conference Program Committee.
Meeting Times: Approximately twice per year in the evening - TBD Location: in the Central Valley - TBD
Contact Information: Stephen Qualls, [email protected] City Council
Manteca Lathrop 2x2
Two members of City Council of both cities and the City Managers Meeting Times: Meetings called as needed
Location: TBD
City Council
MUSD 2x2 – Common Goals Committee
Two members of City Council and School District Board and the City Manager and Superintendent Meeting Times: Meetings called as needed
Location: TBD
City Council
San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission
The San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) is the owner, operator, and policy-making body for the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE®) service. SJRRC is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of six regular-voting members from San Joaquin County and two special-voting members from Alameda County. The regular voting members are appointed by the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) and special voting members are appointed by Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) and are based on nominations by the local elected government. Ex-officio members represent Caltrans District 10, the San Joaquin Regional Transit District (SJRTD), SJCOG and Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG).
Based upon expertise and experience gained as part of the ACE service, SJRRC has been sought out to perform a variety of other roles related to passenger rail service in Northern CA including but not limited to:
SJRRC was selected and has served as the Managing Agency of San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) since 2015. SJJPA oversees the San Joaquins Intercity Passenger Rail service, also known as Amtrak San Joaquins. Policy and direction are set by the SJJPA Board and carried out by SJRRC staff.
SJRRC is project sponsor for the $1.4 billion Valley Rail Program.
In 2020, SJRRC was selected to manage the overhaul and maintenance of State-owned rolling stock.
In 2020, SJRRC was selected by CA High-Speed Rail Authority as managing agency for interim HSR Operation between Bakersfield and Merced, CA.
In 2020, SJRRC was selected by Valley Link Authority for further negotiations to serve as operating agency to manage day-to-day operations.
Meeting Times: 1st Friday of each month @ 8am
Location: 949 E. Channel St., Stockton, CA 95202
Contact Information: Diane Nguyen – SJCOG Executive Director SJCOG
San Joaquin LAFCo
Established by State law in 1963, the Local Agency Formation Commission is responsible for coordinating logical and timely changes in local governmental boundaries, including: annexations and detachments of territory; incorporations of cities; formations of special districts; and consolidations, mergers, and dissolutions of districts. LAFCO also reviews ways to reorganize, simplify, and streamline governmental structure. LAFCO also has the authority to initiate proposals involving district consolidation, mergers, and reorganizations. In addition, LAFCO is responsible for reviewing Out-of-Agency service agreements between property owners and service providers.
Meeting Times: 2nd Thursday of each month @ 9am
Location: Board of Supervisors Chambers, 44 North San Joaquin St., 6th Floor, Stockton Contact Information: JD Hightower, 209.468.3198 [email protected] City Council/City Selection Committee
SJAFCA - San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency
Communities within the boundaries of the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency (SJAFCA) are vulnerable to flooding due to the close proximity to levees and other flood control structures providing protection from both the Delta and riverine floods. The San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency’s mission is to study, plan and implement flood protection projects, reducing the risk to people, structures and our economy. To accomplish this mission, SJAFCA coordinates and partners with local, State and Federal agencies.
Meeting Times: Third Thursday of each month @ 9am (Will be determined in January if it will stay the same) Location: San Joaquin Council of Governments, 555 E Weber Ave, Stockton, CA 95202, Board Room Contact Information: Leanne Randall 209.937.8211 [email protected] City Council
San Joaquin Advisory Water Commission
To study & make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors which sits as the governing body of the San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, on matters of concern, including: flood control, drainage, water conservation, water distribution, underground water conditions, water pollution, District water needs, exportation of water from the District area, supplemental water supplies, salinity control, water rights, recreation & State and Federal projects of benefit to the District, water quality, recreation activities & development in connection with water conservation & flood control activities.
Meeting Times: 3rd Wednesday of each month@ 1pm
Location: Robert Cabral Agricultural Center (2101 E. Earhart Avenue, Stockton CA 95206) Contact Information: Angie Provencio, 209.468.0219 [email protected] City Council
San Joaquin City Selection Committee
The City Selection Committee is comprised of the Mayors of the seven incorporated cities within San Joaquin County. The City Selection Committee meets annually in May, and as needed, to appoint members to:
CAL-ID System/Remote Access Network (RAN) Committee
Countywide Oversight Board
Delta Protection Commission
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo)
San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting Times: 1st Wednesday in May @ 2pm – and called as needed whenever an appointment is required by law Location: Board of Supervisors, 44 N. San Joaquin Street on the 6th Floor in Stockton Contact Information: Rachel DeBord 209.468.2350 [email protected] City Council
San Joaquin Integrated Waste Management Task Force
DUTIES:
1. Identify solid waste management issues of countywide or regional concerns.
2. Determine the need for solid waste collection systems, processing facilities and marketing strategies that can service more than one local jurisdiction within the region. 3. Facilitate the development of multi-jurisdictional arrangements for the marketing of recyclable materials.
4. To the extent possible, facilitate resolution of conflicts and inconsistencies between or among city source reduction and recycling elements.
5. Develop goals, policies, and procedures which are consistent with guidelines and regulations adopted by the integrated Waste Management Board, to guide the development of the Siting Element of the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan.
6. Advise the Board of Supervisors on matters pertaining to the Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Program.
Meeting Times: As Needed
Location: 1868 East Hazelton, Stockton, CA 95205
Contact Information: Desi Reno (209) 468-3066
Mayor
San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG)
Created in 1968, the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) is a joint-powers authority comprised of the County of San Joaquin and the cities of Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy, Ripon, Escalon, and Lathrop. The role of SJCOG is to foster intergovernmental coordination - within San Joaquin County - and with neighboring jurisdictions; the other regional agencies for in the San Joaquin Valley; the state of California; and various Federal agencies.
SJCOG is overseen by a Board of Directors which makes allocations of funding to build transportation improvements. The board also establishes regional transportation policies and programs. Citizens, special or community interest groups, and other agencies are involved in the planning and approval process. Areas of public participation include SJCOG's committees and task forces as well as attending workshops or public forums and providing input on planning decisions.
Meeting Times: 4th Thursday of each month @ 4pm
Location: 555 E. Weber Ave., Stockton, CA 95202 (Hybrid, March back in Person) Contact Information: 209.235.0600 [email protected]
City Council
Tri-Valley San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority
AB 758 (Eggman/Baker) establishes the Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority effective January 1, 2018, for the purpose of planning and constructing a cost effective and responsive rail connection between BART and ACE in the Tri-Valley. Members of the new Authority are the following:
Town of Danville
City of San Ramon
City of Dublin
City of Pleasanton
City of Livermore
City of Tracy
City of Manteca
City of Lathrop
City of Stockton
Mountain House Community Services District
County of Alameda
County of San Joaquin
Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority
Bay Area Rapid Transit District
San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission
Meeting Times: 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 2pm (Zoom transitioning to in person TBD) Location: Tracy City Hall and Martinelli Event Center- alternating months Contact Information: Kevin Sheridan 925.784.2759 [email protected] City Council
Revised 12/8/2022
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