Execution of a
Memorandum of Understanding related to
funding for the Mossdale Tract Area Project
and Issuance of the 2022 Annual Adequate
Progress Report Update
City of Stockton
City Council Meeting
January 24, 2023
Agenda Item 15.2
Presenting today:
City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding related to
funding for the Mossdale Tract Area Project, thus
allowing SJAFCA to issue the 2022 Adequate Progress
Report supporting development in the area, including
Weston Ranch.
Recommended Action:
Scott Shapiro, SJAFCA Counsel
Chris Elias, SJAFCA Executive Director
Seth Wurzel, SJAFCA Financial Consultant
Our Region Is Subject to
Flooding;
which has led to the
formation of SJAFCA
SJAFCA has 30 years in our region leading on capital
projects:
1994-1997 – The Stockton Metro Project
Creation of the joint powers agency
2010-present – The Lower San Joaquin River Project
Continuation of the joint powers agency
2018-present – The Mossdale Tract Area Project
Expansion of the joint powers agency
Urban Level of Protection (ULOP)
Senate Bill 5 (2007)
Establishes ULOP as – the “level of protection that is necessary to withstand flooding that has a 1-in-200 chance of occurring in any given year using criteria … developed by DWR.” Links flood management and land use authority
Must be achieved by 2028 for the Mossdale Tract
RD 17 levees protecting Mossdale Tract, won’t comply with ULOP Initial SB effort led by Lathrop and Manteca. Since 2018, SJAFCA has been leading the effort at constructing a ULOP-compliant project, raising needed funds, and issuing annual Adequate Progress Report updates.
Existing Approach to Mossdale Tract:
Levee improvements to meet ULOP
Levee height raises, slope stability improvements,
underseepage improvements (cutoff walls and seepage
berms), erosion repairs, right-of-way acquisition,
encroachment / pipe remediation & rehabilitation and the extension of the Dryland Levee in Manteca
SJAFCA proposed a locally-funded project to meet
ULOP requirements. The financing plan relies on:
Initial funding from Lathrop and Manteca - DONE
Creation of an enhanced infrastructure financing district (EIFD) - DONE
Update of a development impact fee (DIF) - DONE
Creation of an overlay assessment district (OAD) – IN
PROGRESS
Mossdale ULOP Project Components
Today’s Action
While SJAFCA pursues other funding for this project, including State funds and Federal funds, SJAFCA will:
Investigate the capacity of the needed OAD and advance this to the voters; Determine the funding gap that needs to be filled;
Work with the State and Federal government to bring needed financial investment; Implement this MOU which commits SJAFCA and the three Cities to develop a financial backstop should funding be needed:
• This MOU does not commit the City to provide any specific funding at this time. • This MOU does direct City Staff to work with SJAFCA and the other Cities to develop a concrete proposal which would return to the City Council for consideration. • This MOU allows SJAFCA to issue the 2022 Annual Adequate Progress Report update to support continued development in the Mossdale Tract, including the Weston Ranch / French Camp & I-5 area.
The Cities of Lathrop and Manteca and SJAFCA have already approved the MOU. Only Stockton’s approval is needed.
Questions & Discussion