Lemoore council schedules study session on Bay‑Delta plan, authorizes HDL tax contract and nonprofit setup for recreation

The Lemoore City Council on Jan. 7 reached consensus to schedule a study session on a proposed amendment to the Bay‑Delta Plan by the State Water Resources Control Board, voted to approve an agreement with HDL Companies to process a newly adopted local sales tax, and authorized the city attorney to prepare paperwork to form a nonprofit to support the Recreation Department.

Council placed the water-item (agenda item 4‑10) on a future study session after members and several public speakers expressed concern that the resolution as drafted—originating from a request by the League of California Cities—did not identify remedies or clearly explain local effects on Valley water deliveries. Councilors said they wanted more information before taking a position. The staff memo and public comment noted that the proposed amendments could affect deliveries through the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project; one public commenter urged resistance to proposals tied to Governor Newsom’s administration. Council…