HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 7969RESOLUTION NO. 7969
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO
ALTO IN SUPPORT OF THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER
' DISTRICT'S CLEAN, SAFE CREEKS AND NATURAL FLOOD
PROTECTION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Water
District) works to ensure that creeks and channels can safely
carry floodwaters; that water in our creeks and bays is clean
and safe; that natural resources in our creeks and watersheds
are preserved and ~nhanced; and that additional open space and
trails are provided; and
WHEREAS, the Water District's voter approved benefit
assessment will sunset in June 2000 and the Water District is
now considering submitting a special tax ballot measure to Santa
Clara County voters in November, 2000; and
WHEREAS,
District's Clean,
Program; and
the ballot measure would
Safe Creeks and Natural
fund
Flood
the Water
Protection
WHEREAS, the Clean, Safe Creek and Natural Flood
Protection Program will help preserve and improve our quality of
life by providing:
• Homes, schools, businesses and highways with
protection from flooding and erosion;
• Clean, safe water in our creeks and bays;
• H~althy creeks and bay ecosystems;
• Trails, parks and open space along creeks; and
WHEREAS,
voter approval,
support; and
this ballot measure w6uld
which would demonstrate
require two-thirds
overwhelming voter
WHEREAS, flooding and stream protection are regional
issues and this measure is important for Palo Alto in that it
would provide flood and stream protection to ensure that our
creeks and channels can safely carry floodwaters away from our
homes, businesses and local roadways to San Francisco Bay and
preserve and protect the waters and natural resources which
contribtite to our quality of life; and
000502 sdl 0052507 1
WHEREAS, the proposed program is important for Palo Alto
in that it could provide funding for the planning and design for
flood protection of San Francisquito Creek; removal of sediment
on San Francisquito Creek; identification and management of
pollutants in streams (including siltation and diazinon in San
Francisquito Creek); frequent removal of litter and graffiti
along streams; and participation in habitat restoration or
enhancement and trail amenities along streams.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto
does RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of Palo Alto endorses the proposed
program and supports the Water District placing the proposed
program for Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection on
the November 2000 ballot.
SECTION 2. The Council finds that this is not a project
under the California Environmental Quality Act and, therefore,
no environmental impact assessment is necessary.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: June 5, 2000
AYES: BERN BEECHAM, JIM BURCH, SANDY EAKINS, JUDY KLEINBERG,
LIZ KNISS, NANCY LYTLE, DENA MOSSAR, VICTOR OJAKIAN
NOES:
ABSENT: GARY FAZZINO
ABSTENTIONS:
000502 sdl 0052507 2
APPROVED:
Director of Public Works
Director of
Services