HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-26 NCPA regulatory Affairs ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 2012-26
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APPROVING THE
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA POWER AGENCY LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY
AFFAIRS PROGRAM AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah ("City") is a member of the Northern California Power
Agency ("NCPA"); and
WHEREAS, the NCPA joint powers agreement provides that, in general a member of
NCPA is not responsible for the costs of any NCPA program unless the member has agreed
to participate in the program; and
WHEREAS, NCPA maintains a Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Program on behalf of
all its Members; and
WHEREAS, NCPA through its Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Program engages in
representation and advocacy on behalf of NCPA Members at the regional, state and federal
level to protect the investments that NCPA and its Members have made in their public power
assets; and
WHEREAS, the NCPA Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Program also provides
support and expertise to NCPA Members involved in particular NCPA Projects and Programs;
and
WHEREAS, the NCPA Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Program also assists NCPA
Members with implementation, reporting and compliance with various state and federal
programs and requirements; and
WHEREAS, following extensive review and consultation, NCPA and its Members have
developed a Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Program Agreement to be entered into by all
NCPA members; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Program Agreement formalizes the
contractual relationship between NCPA and NCPA Members with regards to the role, scope,
governance, and the equitable allocation of costs associated with the Legislative and
Regulatory Affairs Program; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Program Agreement affords NCPA
Members with greater discretion regarding NCPA Member participation in Member Services
Programs and Judicial Action Initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Program Agreement provides NCPA
Members with stability against unanticipated cost-shifts within the Legislative and Regulatory
Affairs Program; and
WHEREAS, the NCPA Commission approved the Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Program Agreement on March 22, 2012; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the NCPA Legislative and Regulatory
Affairs Program Agreement is hereby approved and the City Manager is authorized to execute
it on behalf of the City.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ukiah,
on this 16th day of May, 2012, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Vice Mayor Crane, and Mayor Landis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Mary AV Landis, Mayor
ATTEST:
4'tl(~A - - J~d 0'4-o nne Currie, City Clerk
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