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Home My WebLink About04-16-2008 Supplemental Council Agenda200+ artists: painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, photography, glass, wood, mixed media— something for everyone! 80+ Artists New to Our Show! Great Food Entertainment Kids' Korner sponsored by The Wooden Horse Finals of 2nd Annual Saratoga Idol Free Admission/Parking New this year —wine tasting from Saratoga's premier vintners: Cooper Garrod, Kathryn Kennedy Winery, Cinnabar and Mount Eden Vineyards. Best of all, proceeds are returned to local charities and non profits through the Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation and its grant program. www.saratogarotary.org Plan to bring your friends and family to the 51st Saratoga Rotary Art Show Sunday, May 4th, gam to 5pm West Valley College, Saratoga Dianne Poinski rim Schaible Mr. Saratoga by Paul Loughridge Paul Loughridge (pronounced Lock ridge) is this years Featured Artist. 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Sunday May 4, 2008 West Valley College 9am to 5pm New This rear Premium Wine Tasting D R4►TOG4 M UIIC BOOITERI INVITE' YOU TO BE ONE OF OUR HONORED FLIPPERS AT THE PANCAKE BRE A KE, JT IU ND2Y, MAY 4, 2008 PLE2 JE RIVP TO: sesh.ramaswami @comcast.net BY APRIL 15, 2008 Local Jurisdiction Implementing Mechanism to Adopt the Guidelines and Standards (G &S) Date City of Campbell Proposed resolution 2007 City of Cupertino Adopted ordinance February 6, 2007 City of Gilroy Adopted ordinance April 16, 2007 City of Los Altos Adopted resolution February 13, 2007 Town of Los Altos Hills Adopted resolution May 24, 2007 Town of Los Gatos Adopted resolution I February 20, 2007 City of Milpitas Adopted resolution April 3, 2007 I. Meeting Obiectives Key Outcomes Memorandum Water Resources Protection Collaborative Santa Clara Valley Water District Headquarters Board Room San Jose, CA September 27, 2007 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The primary objectives of the meeting were to: 1. Provide an update on local efforts to implement the G &S 2. Receive an update from the WRPC Steering Committee 3. Receive Collaborative feedback related to previous efforts regarding the Prototype Environmental Scorecard 4. Receive feedback on a Draft document regarding Technical Assistance Scenarios for District pipelines 5. Receive update on SCVWD's Comprehensive Plan Jim Fiedler and Bill Shoe welcome the participants, briefly reviewed the agenda, and asked if there were any suggested changes /additions to the agenda. I. Update on Local Efforts to Adopt the G &S Luis Jaimes referred to the table below and reported that the city of Morgan Hill passed a resolution adopting the Guidelines and Standards on August 22, 2007. The following table shows the actions taken by local jurisdiction to update /implement the G &S: Key Outcomes Memorandum (prepared October 9, 2007) Water Resources Protection Collaborative Page 1 of 4 Meeting of September 27, 2007 Local Jurisdiction Implementing Mechanism to Adopt the Guidelines and Standards (G &S) Date City of Monte Sereno Proposed revisions to residential design standards and guidelines 2007 City of Morgan Hill Adopted resolution August 22, 2007 City of Mountain View Adopted resolution November 14, 2006 City of Palo Alto Adopted amendments to zoning and grading ordinances February 5, 2007 City of San Jose Adopted resolution February 13, 2007 City of Santa Clara Adopted resolution March 6, 2007 City of Saratoga Adopted resolution May 2, 2007 City of Sunnyvale Adopted ordinance May 1,2007 County of Santa Clara Adopted resolution May 22 2007 II. Update from the Steering Committee Meeting regarding the Collaborative Transition Ralph Qualls reported or the discussion and outcomes from the September 13, 2007 Steering Committee meeting. Ralph stated that both the development and adoption of the guidelines and standards by the governing bodies of the various local jurisdictions demonstrate the success of the Collaborative effort and fulfills the commitment made by the cities /County to participatein the Collaborative. Although the Collaborative completed the mission it set out to accomplish, Ralph stated that members of the Steering Committee saw great value in maintaining the relationships developed throughout the process. To that end, the Steering Committee recommended to transition to annual Collaborative meetings, where updates and lessons learned can be discussed. The next Collaborative meeting was scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the District. In preparation for the March 2007 meeting, Ralph suggested to prepare a survey asking the cities /County about their experience using the G &S's for background and discussion purposes. MaryEllen Dick recommended that the following four questions be included in the survey: 1. How many private streamside development applications have been received? 2. How many of the proposals /applications have been consistent with the guidelines and standards? 3. Did the use of the guidelines and standards have any positive impact on the project? 4. What are the main lessons learned that have come up after having been implementing the G &S for one year? Rick Smelser stated that he supported the idea of annual Collaborative meetings and the concept of creating a survey prior to the meetings. Rick further suggested that in addition to the written information asked in the survey, local agencies could provide project pictures to augment the survey information. Key Outcomes Memorandum (prepared October 9, 2007) Page 2 of 4 Water Resources Protection Collaborative Meeting of September 27, 2007 III. Discussion on Prototype Environmental Scorecard Trish Mulvey distributed copies of the prototype scorecard produced by the Watershed Management Initiative and the District back in 2006. Trish reminded participants about the discussions on the WRPC Adaptive Management Work. Team regarding the use of environmental indicators. Trish asked for participants feedback on the prototype effort. Kevin Riley stated that the grading system used in the prototype could be difficult to manage considering that some streams span urban, rural and "in- between" areas and the conditions between these areas are different. Larry Johnman stated that he considered the grades given in the prototype unrealistically high he opined that some "F" grades should have been given out considering the conditions of some local creek. Other participants mentioned that prototype reports like the one created in 2006 lend themselves to be used as "political campaign documents" against some elected officials. Participants also mentioned that affecting any changes to the state of such large and complex creek systems may take many years and large amounts of funding to accomplish. Jim Fiedler stated that the geographic area covered in the prototype was so large that even after completing a project and spending a large amount of funds doing so may not change the grades on the prototype due to the size and complexity of the entire reach of creek. IV. Discuss draft SCVWD document regarding Technical Assistance Scenarios for District pipelines Luis Jaimes reported that staff from the District's Water Utility Division prepared the draft document to provide information to Cities /County about District pipelines and asked for comments on the document. Sue Tippets informed the group that she intends to produce a fact sheet that can be distributed to local permitting counters once the document's content is finalized. Rajeev Batra asked whether staff planned to prepare separate documents for each city to enable city staff to find the information pertaining to their jurisdiction more easily. Sue Tippets replied that she will be producing individual handouts for the applicable Cities /County. V. Receive Update on District's Comprehensive Water Management Plan (Comp Plan) Sarah Young provided an update on the District's progress toward the completion of the Comprehensive Plan. Sarah explained that the objective of the Comp Plan is to provide the context for and content of District policies in a single document. Sarah then outlined the individual Comp Plan goals as well as the expected outcomes and main deliverables for the project. For more information on Sarah's presentation please go to the project's website at: http: /www.valleywater.org /Water /Watersheds streams and floods /taking, care of streams water resources protection collaborative /collaborat ive /index.html VII. Ad•ourn The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. The following participants attended: Key Outcomes Memorandum (prepared October 9, 2007) Page 3 of 4 Water Resources Protection Collaborative Meeting of September 27, 2007 SCVWD: Luis Jaimes, Ann Draper, Jim Fiedler, Sue Tippets, Sarah Young City of Campbell: City of Cupertino: Ralph Qualls City of Gilroy: Rick Smelser City of Los Altos: Town of Los Altos Hills: Town of Los Gatos: City of Milpitas: City of Monte Sereno: City of Morgan Hill: City of Mountain View: Cathy Lazarus City of Palo Alto: City of San Jose: MaryEllen Dick City of Santa Clara: Rajeev Batra, Kevin Riley City of Saratoga: City of Sunnyvale: Santa Clara County: Bill Shoe GCRCD: Larry Johnman SVLG: CLEAN South Bay: Trish Mulvey Families for Fair Government: League of Women Voters: Ann Coombs Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society: RWQCB: Next Collaborative meeting is scheduled for: Date: March 27, 2008 Time: 10:00 a.m. to Noon Location: SCVWD Board Room, Headquarters Building Key Outcomes Memorandum (prepared October 9, 2007) Page 4 of 4 Water Resources Protection Collaborative Meeting of September 27, 2007 April 1, 2008 Ms. Heather Bradley City of Saratoga Community Development Department 13777 Fruitvale Avenue ,..44•^.. r g6n7n File: 31782 Vasona Creek EeUllf U APR 03 2006 CITY OF SARATOGA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Subject: Improvement and Landscape Plans for Hsu Residence located at 18645 Allendale Avenue in the City of Saratoga Dear Ms. Bradley: Santa Clara Valley Water District (District) staff has reviewed the subject plan set received on February 29, 2008. The proposed project consists of demolition and removal of an existing residence, construction of a new residence including supporting infrastructure such as drainage facilities and landscaping. The plans show the installation of bender board and placement of shredded redwood encroaching onto District fee title right of way; therefore, in accordance with District Ordinance 06 -01, a permit is required prior to the start of construction. Please have the applicant complete and send in a permit application with the next plan submittal. The permit application as well as information regarding the District's permit process can be found by following the Business and Permits link on the District's website at www.valleywater.org. The plan set indicates that there is an existing chain Zink and wood fence on District property. Please be informed that without having first secured a District permit, use of District property is ti i `��Uiailuui of District Ordinal ce OC -01 (ancic!_z.sd). The fence has ve n installed r el t v2!y dose to the bank of Vasona Creek and may hinder the District's ability to access the creek for emergency flood control activities and /or maintenance. The property owner must remove the fence from District property as part of the construction. Due to site topography, the majority of site drainage flows overland to the creek. The proposed project will increase the amount of impervious surface on the site by approximately 880 square feet and will cause an increase in runoff during a storm event. If not properly mitigated for, the increased runoff may cause erosion of the creek bank especially during and after construction activities that disturb the topsoil. The installation of the bender board and shredded redwood will lessen erosion concerns, prevent the loss of moisture, moderate ground temperature, and dissuade weed growth. For these reasons, these proposed landscape elements are conceptually okay; however, the installation of the proposed pea gravel trail toward the creek prevents the growth of natural vegetation and encourages the use of District property. Please remove this landscape element from the plan set. 5750 ALMADEN EXPWY SAN JOSE, CA 95118-3686 TELEPHONE (408) 265 -2600 FACSIMILE (408) 266 -0271 www.valleywater.org AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The mission of the Santa Cla.a Valley Water District is a healthy, safe and enhanced qualify of living in Santa Clara County ihrouah watershed Ms. Heather Bradley Page 2 April 1, 2008 With respect to work not performed on District property, development of the site should follow recommendations developed by the Water Resources Protection Collaborative in the Guidelines and Standards for Land Use near Streams. This document is available by following the Protecting Streams and Watersheds link on the District's above mentioned webpage. Of particular importance is the site grading and drainage. In an effort to lessen the impacts of the increased runoff, the District recommends that the site follow option one of the enclosed Design Guide 9 Grading Options Next to Streams. Incorporating vegetated swales and buffer strips in the landscape plan will to capture and allow the storm water to infiltrate into the ground naturally. Please refer to Design Guide 9 Use of Vegetated Swales and Buffer Strips (enclosed) for more information. The applicant may also want to consider the use of pervious pavers for the driveway and other hardscape surfaces. Much like the vegetated swales this type of hardscape allows storm water to infiltrate into the ground instead of allowing it to flow to the creek as overland flow. The landscape plan indicates that the applicant is planning on planting Prunus Cerasifera in close proximity to Vasona Creek. This species is considered and invasive species because it grows a large amount of fruit that is then spread by birds to the creek area and subsequently grow into weedy trees. The District requests that the applicant substitute this type of tree with the fruitless cultivar such as Krauter Vesuvius. The District would like to suggest that the property owner consider a greater use of locally native plants for their landscaping needs adjacent to the creek and riparian area. If local natives do not fit the landscape goals non invasive, drought tolerant, non native ornamentals and non -local California natives are a good choice. Both groups do not have the potential to cross pollinate with native riparian and local native species, ensuring the health of the species well into the future. Also, carefully selected plant species will reduce the amount of water needed to irrigate, the property and may therefore reduce the amount of overbank drainage. Please refer to the enclosed Design Guide 2 Use of Local Native Species and Design Guide 3 Use of Ornamental or Non native Landscaping for more information. When prepared please submit a revised proposed planting plan for our review and approval prior to the issuance of a District permit. If you have any 'questions or comments, please call me at (408) 265 -2607, extension 3135. Please reference District File No. 31782 on future correspondence regarding this project. Sincerely, l n S64'0 Wendy lison, P.E. Assist t Civil Engineer Community Projects Review Unit Enclosures: Design Guides 2, 3, and 9 cc: B. Goldie, S. Tippets, L. Spahr, File (2) 31782 50459wa04 -01 ENCLOSURE DESIGN GUIDE 9 GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS V.A. GRAD N TONS NEXT TO STREAMS FINISH GRADE DEVELOPMENT 4:1 OR FLATTER VARIES SCVWD R/W OR RIPARIAN PROTECTION AREA DETAIL OPTION 1 PREFERRED Exist. Ground FINISH GRADE DEVELOPMENT DETAIL OPTION 2 2' (MAX) 4:1 OR FLATTER SCVWD R/W OR RIPARIAN PROTECTION AREA Exist. Ground DEVELOPMENT SCVWD R/W OR RIPARIAN PROTECTION AREA REINF. CONCRETE OR BLOCK RETAINING WALL WITH ARCHITECTURAL TREATMENT ON FACE Exist. Ground DETAIL OPTION 3 Soria C3croVdie Wale( Dct istriO 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose 95118 Phone (408)265-2600 SCALE! N.T.S Sheet29.dwg 6/13/2CO5 REVISED GRADING ADJACENT TO STREAMS GUIDE 14 .4 SHEET 28 USER MANUAL: GUIDEUNES STAN!DAR7X FOR LAND USE NEAR STREAMS 4.17 14,4■1; v' t.3. D UNES k Ne' STAN 7 G R A r c N u r.r 4.] H USER. MANUAL: GUIDELINES STANDARDS FOR LAND USE NEAR STREAMS P T O W S NEXT 1 0 S f R m A M ox w Option 5 is not the preferred option because placement of fill in riparian areas can damage stream side resources. If fill must be used in riparian areas, the type of fill used must support riparian vegetation and the area should be revegetated. 10:1 OR FLATTER DEVELOPMENT 0 SCVWD R/W OR RIPARIAN PROTECTION AREA FINISH GRADE CONCRETE V -DITCH HOODED INLET WITH 12" CMP* DIRECTED TO EXISTING STORMDRAIN CORRUGATED ALUMINUM OR STEEL PIPE VARIES DETAIL OPTION 4 Exist. Ground Exist. Ground USE ONLY WHERE THERE IS NO RIPARIAN CORRIDOR FINISH r GRADE DETAIL OPTION 5 EXISTING BANK SCaCt GOralVdIe Woken DrsbidO 5750 Almaden Exoresswu Sun Jose 95118 Phone (408)265 -2600 SCALE N.T.S. 5heet30.dwa 6/13/2005 REVISED GRADING ADJACENT TO STREAMS GUIDE 14 SHEET 29 Use of Vegetated Swales or Buffer Strips INTRODUCTION The Guidelines and Standards Section V on Grading and Section VI on Outfalls and Site Drainage refer to the use of vegetated swales or buffer strips. A vegetated swale (a.k.a. grassed channel, dry swale, wet swale or biofilter) is a broad, shallow channel with a dense stand of vegetation designed to trap particulate pollutants (suspended solids and trace metals). Vegetated swales are fairly straight forward to design and can be easily incorporated into a project's site drainage plan. For all major redevelopment and new development, vegetated swales may be included in the stormwater permit; however, they are also a good practice for single family homeowners to consider incorporating in landscaping and design plans. The benefits of using vegetated swales or buffer strips next to streams are that they: 1. Improve the quality of stormwater runoff and reduce or slow the velocity of ,runoff from hardened or paved areas 2. Allow for infiltration 3. Provide an opportunity for sediment and pollutants to be filtered and removed from the runoff. The swales can be located within landscaped or turf areas and can collect runoff from patios, driveways, roof drains, parking lots. Discharge from the swale should be to a storm drain system, which will ultimately discharge to a stream. DESIGN ELEMENTS Gentle side slopes: 3 horizontal to 1 vertical slope maximum Minimal longitudinal slope: 1% to 2% recommended. If greater, install check dams to reduce velocity. Do not use swales on slopes greater than 6% Flowpath length: Minimum of 10 feet Bottom width: 2 to 8 feet. Consider access with mowing equipment if turf grasses are used. RECOMMENDED TYPES OF VEG_TAT IOf _O -US There is a variety of vegetation, including trees, shrubs, groundcover and grasses that are suitable for periodic inundation. One goal is to select plants that will thrive at the site. Near streams, native plants and wetland vegetation are preferred to turf grasses as swale liners because they offer higher resistance to flow and provide a better environment for filtering and trapping pollutants from stormwater. However, turf grass, allowed to remain slightly high, can provide some benefits as well. MAINTENANCE Turf maintenance consists of mowing and removal of grass clippings. Swales should be cleaned of any sediment accumulation and monitored,for erosion with subsequent reseeding or replanting as necessary. Fertilizers should be applied before the rainy season to minimize conveyance of pollutants to the stream. D E$ 1 Es GUIDE g OWDEL 3`+E AND S A?" :1ARDS V, `ISC i7 S c S �N" RDS, FOR LAND USE STREAM: :iC �Yl.- \�'(�r, L. ��C U :•i/- :�v:.�r L.., t'�- �r,�V✓ l.5 NEAR 18,E E y Ci N 10 GUit< =..LINES ANl:: STANDARDS 4:e.2 F" ANT SPErtES. FOR VEGETATED 6 PUFFER A NE SWI LES The following trees and shrubs tolerate wet soil and periodic inundation, and may be suitable for planting in basins and biofilters depending. on regional hardiness and other factors. This list is not all- inclusive, and draws from both native and exotic species. TREES Box Elder (N) Acer negundo Red Maple (H) Acer rubrum Silver Maple (H) Acer saccharinum Alder (N) Ainus spp. Birch Betula spp. Pecan Carya illinoensis Buttonbush Caryo ovata She -Oak Casuarina spp. Lily of the Valley Clethra arborea Redtwig Dogwood (N) Cornus stolonifera Persimmon Diospyros virainiona Oregon Ash (N) Fraxinus Iatifolio Honey Locust Gleditsia triacanthos Liquidambar Liquidambar styrciflua Tulip Tree Liriodendron tulipifera Southern Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora Sweet Bay M. virginiana Cajeput Tree Melaleuca quinquenervia Tupelo Nyssa sylvatica Sitka Spruce Picea sitchensis Sycamore (H) Platanus occidentalis California Sycamore (N) P. racemosa Fremont Cottonwood (N) Populus fremontii Wingnut Pterocarya stenocarpus Bur Oak (H) Quercus macrocarpa Pin Oak (H) Q. palustris Willow (N) Salix spp. Bald Cypress Taxodium distichum Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis SE4R BS Salal (N) Go ultherio shallon Horsetail (N) Equisetum hyemale Fern (N) Ferns (many spp.) Iris (N) Iris (many spp.) My oporum Mycporum parvifolium 'puton creek' Pacific Wax Flower (N) M yrica Willow (N) Salix spp. Huckleberry (N) Vaccinium 4:20 USER MANUAL: GUIDELINES STANDARDS FOR LAND USE NEAR STRE.AMS GROUND COVE Acorus Acorus gramineus' Sedge (N) Carex spp. Tufted Hairgrass (N) Deschampsia caespitosa Sierra Laurel Leucothoe davisiae Bulrush Scirpus spp. Rush (N) Juncus spp. Spiderwort Trodescantia Virginiana. Common Cattail (N) Typha Iatifolia S`.)TrAELE TURF GRASS Bentgrass (N) Agrostis exerata California Brome (N) Bromus carinotus Creeping wildrye (N) Elym us triticoides Idaho Fescue, (N) Blue Bunchgrass Festuca idahoensis Molate /Red Fescue (N) Festuca rubra Table excerpted from BASMAA's Start at the Source Guide (2003) and adapted from Harris (1992), Sunset Western Garden Book (1998) and ABAG (1995b). Meadow Barley (N) Horde um brachyantherum Meadow Barley salt (N) Horde um brachyantherum salt Rushes (N) Juncus spp. N Use plants grown from propagules collected locally H This species has a potential to hybridize with natives. Delete if native plants of the same genus exist nearby. "Start at the Source" is available at http:// www. scvurppp- w2k.com /basmaa_satsni.htm. Other design guidance for pollution prevention is available at www.scvurppp.org USE OF LOCAL NATIVE SPECPES INTRODUCTION The use of locally native plants for all landscaping and revegetation projects adjacent to streams and riparian areas is required for new and major redevelopment. It should also be the preferred choice for homeowners involved in any landscaping and revegetation projects within the riparian corridor since native plants•are ecologically best suited to a particular creek environment and will provide the most habitat and slope protection with the least amount of maintenance over time. HOW TO FIND AND SELECT NATWES a THE WATERSHED When vegetating the creek, choose species growing nearby and make sure the plants used were propagated from seeds, cuttings or divisions collected from the same local creek or watershed. Try local home -grown native plants via direct installation of seeds, divisions and cuttings on the creek bank. Oaks, buckeye and bay trees are easy to grow from seed planted directly into moist creek bank soil. Cottonwood and willow are easy to grow from cuttings stuck directly into moist sandbars. California rose, California blackberry, snowberry, mugwort, beardless wildrye and others can be propagated readily from vegetative offsets and division. DESiGN GUIDE GUIDELINS AND $TANDAPDS ;.s L.0 C UII EL INES FOR PLAN /NG NATIVE SPECIES Geared toward establishing or enhancing the native habitat. Ensure that the initial planting density is high, averaging 6 to 12 feet on center, to create canopy coverage and closure quickly. Include a range,of species in the plant palette to fill in the understory, mid -story and overstory. Avoid hardscope such as patios, walkways and decks within these areas to minimize human impacts and maximize habitat value. Maintain and monitor plantings for a 3 to 5 year period to ensure healthy establishment. Performance and success criteria include percentage of allowable mortality and goals for an annual percentage of vegetative cover. Slowly eliminate the need for human intervention, including irrigation, weed control, replanting, pruning, etc. The final goal is to discontinue maintenance activities when habitat is self sustainable. California Native Plant Society's Web site: www.cnps.org L!SER MANUAL GUIDELINES STANDARDS FOR LAND USE NEAR STREAMS 4.5 ti"S GN GUIDE 2 C133 ELINcS AND STANDARDS i.b LIST OF NA I VE 'PLANT SPEC: E.'`. The following list is a conglomerate of riparian plant species that exist within.the boundaries of Santa Clara County. The distribution of one plant may or may not overlap with the next one on the list. Some of them would never be seen together in the wild due to preferences for different TREES: Big Leaf Maple Acer macrophyllum California Box Elder Acer negundo vor.californicum California Buckeye Aesculus californica White Alder Alnus rhombifolia Western Sycamore Platonus racemosa Fremont Cottonwood Populus fremontii ssp. fremontii Black Cottonwood Poplus trichocorpa Coast Live Oak Quercus ogrifolio Valley Oak Quercus lobata Narrow leaved Willow Salix exigua Red Willow Salix laevigata Yellow Willow Salix lucida ssp. Iasiondro Arroyo Willow Salix lasiolepis Blue Elderberry Sombucus mexicana California Bay Laurel Umbellularia colifornica SHRUBS A Dt. VINES: California Sagebrush Artemisia californico Mule Fat Baccharis salicifolia Virgin's Bower Clematis Iigusticifolia Toyon Heteromeles arbutifolio Coffeeberry Rhomnus californica California Wild Grape Vitus californica Brown Dogwood Cornus gldbrata California Rose Rosa colifornica California Blackberry Rubus ursinus Snowberry Symphoricorpos albus var. laevigatus GROUND COVES AND HElr-."EACEOUS: PERENNIALS: Mugwort Artemisio douglasiana Western Aster Aster chilensis 4.6 USER: MANUAL: GUIDELINES k STANDARDS DS FOR LAND USE NEAR STREAMS microclimates, soil substrates and hydrologic regimes. If you are unfamiliar with local native plant ecology, consult local experts for help selecting the best plant palette for your particular creek or follow Nature's example and copy what you see in a wild area located close to your project site. Douglas' Baccharls Bacchoris douglasii Western Goldenrod Euthamiq occidentalis Beardless Wildrye Leymus triticoides Sticky Monkey Flower Mimulus ourantiacus California Figwort Scrophularia californica, California Native Plant Society' S Web site: www.cnps.org USE OF ORNAMENTAL OR NON NA EVE LAN INTRODUCTION If the use of local native plants propagated from local stock does not fit your landscaping goals, choose: Non invasive drought tolerant, non native ornamental plants having no potential to cross pollinate native riparian species. For example, if native volley and coast live oaks, willows, sycamores or cottonwoods exist in the riparian corridor, don't plant ornamental oaks, willows, sycamores or poplars. Non invasive, drought tolerant, non -local California natives (aka ornamental natives), with no potential to cross pollinate local native species; for example- Fremontodendron or Romneya. When selecting plants and choosing their location in an ornamental landscape, the project design goals are generally geared to human aesthetics. In choosing ornamental landscaping, hardscape features, such as patios, decks, and walkways, are design components. These features should be avoided within the riparian habitat area at all locations. SCAP NG PLANT SELECTION GUIDE The choices of plants that meet the criteria described above for ornamental landscaping is vast. Selection of a plant species for a particular site will depend on goals of the landscape plan, site constraints, the owner's desires and budget. There are a variety of resources available from which selections can be made. Cities generally have plant lists available that were assembled for water conservation purposes. The East Bay Municipol Utility District has prepared a book, entitled "Plants grid Landscapes for Summer Dry Climates" and the Sunset Western Garden Book, commonly available at most nurseries, has plant selections identified that are suitable for dry places. Select plants from these sources as long as you avoid invasive plants and take the caution provided above for selecting native species that have not been propagated from your local watershed. REFERENCES The California Native Plant Society's 'Guidelines for Protecting Native Plants from Genetic Degradation' is a helpful reference on the subject. California Invasive Plant Council Web site: www.cal-ipc.org DES ;Grti GLf DE 3 GUii; ELINE AND STANDARDS 1,C,2 NON LOCAL CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS The following California native plants have a very low potential of hybridizing with our Santa Clara County natives since they do not naturally occur in northern California TREES Chilopsis Iinearis, (Desert Lyonothamnus floribundus, (Catalina Ironwood), Prosopis glanduloso var. torreyana, (Mesquite) SHRUB'S Fremontodendron californicum or Fremontodendron mexicanum, (Flannel Bush), Galvesia speciosa, (Island Bush Snapdragon) Rhus integrifolia, (Lemonade Berry), Rhus ovata,.(Sugar Bush), Romneya coulteri, Matilija Poppy, Simmondsia chinensis, (Jojoba) USER MAN' GUIDELINES °v STANDARDS FOR LAND USE NEAR STREAMS 4.7 DESiGN GUEDP 3 GUIDE-Lit AND" STANDARD" 1 COMMONLY FOUND INVASIVE SPECIES TO BE AVOIDED Acacia acacia spp. Almond prunus dulcis Ash, evergreen fraxinus uhdei Bamboo, running types arundinaria, chimonobambuso, phyllostochys, etc. Black locust robinio pseudoocacio Broom, french genisto monspessulano, previously cytisus monspessulonus Broom, scotch cytisus scoparius Broom, spanish spartium junceum Cape weed orctotheco calendula Cotoneaster cotoneaster spp. Elm ulmus spp. Eucalyptus eucalyptus spp. Fig ficus carica Flowering plum, fruitful varieties prunus spp. Scroll down to: 1) Policies and Guidelines 2) Conservation Policies 3) Guidelines for Landscaping to Protect Native Vegetation from Genetic Degradation. fountain grass pennisetum setaceum): purple variety "cupreum" is sterile and acceptable Foxglove digitalis purpurea Giant reed orundo donox Glossy privet Iigustrum lucidum rd it ai: 1 ,vvw.cr4ps.:41 ;/crch:‘ e5, 1 archives.1 Gorse u/ex europaeo Himalayan blackberry rubes discolor Holly oak quercus ilex lceplants carpobrotus edulis, c. Chilensis, mesembryanthemum spp. Ivy, algerian hedero canariensis Ivy, cape deloirea odorata, previously senecio mikonioides Ivy, english hedera helix. Kikuyu grass pennisetum clondestinum Lemon balm melisso officinolis 4.8 USER MANIUAL: GUIDELINES STANDARDS FOR LAND USE N=AR. STREAMS• Lombardy poplar populus nigra 'Italica' London plane tree platanus menfolk:, Mint, any kind including pennyroyal, peppermint, spearmint mentha spp. Monterey pine pious radiates Myoporum myoporum loetum Olive olea europaea Pampas grass, jubata grass cortoderia selloana, C. Jubata Pepper trees schinus spp. Periwinkle vinca major Pyracantha pyrocantha spp. Tamarisk, salt cedar tamorix spp. Tree of heaven ailanthus oltissimo Walnut, english or black juglons regio, juglans colifornica var. Hindsii California Invasive Plant Council Web site: www.cal-ipc.org s 4,1 Memo To: Mayor and City Councilmembers From: Ann Sullivan, Acting City Clerk Date: April 16, 2008 Re: Agenda Item #13 Kevin Moran Park City of Saratoga City Clerk's Office Attached are emaiis staff has received in regards to agenda item #13. City Clerk From: Emma [e.wyckoff @yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 2:16 PM To: City Clerk Subject: Fw: Opposed to Ordinance for Kevin Moran, as currently written Cathleen, or acting City Clerk, May I please ask your assistance in the reading of the below at tonight's council meeting. Thank you for your assistance. Emma Wyckoff Forwarded Message From: Emma <e.wyckoff @yahoo.com> To: awaltonsmith @saratoga.ca.us; cpage @saratoga.ca.us; kk2king @saratoga.ca.us; jhunter @saratoga.ca.us; akao @saratoga.ca.us Cc: davea @saratoga.ca.us; ctclerk @saratoga.ca.us Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 2:11:13 PM Subject: Opposed to Ordinance for Kevin Moran, as currently written Dear Council, I am both perplexed by, and opposed to the below. The Ordinance states that it has been read at the council meetings of April 16th May 7th, so how can the readings be waived at these meetings? The Ordinance is inadequate, as written. There are no explicit statements with regard to exactly how enforcement is going to happen. The El Quito experience continues to demonstrate the inability to enforce park use agreements. In addition to the need for remedy at El Quito, we need to discontinue repeat mistakes. Please direct staff to revise the Ordinance to include /indicate the specific, explicit prevention enforcement actions that are available will be pursued to ensure every item in the ordinance. Please also direct staff to revise the Ordinance to show reserved periods for the neighborhood, specifically at the end of the business day, and before dusk, as neighborhood utilization also needs to be guaranteed. An El Quito Park Task Force Member Voice of Experience, Emma Wyckoff PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance Amending the Saratoga Municipal Code To Set Use Restrictions for Kevin Moran Park. Be a better friend, newshound, and know -it -all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. 4/16/2008 Page 1 of 2 1 Amendment to Saratoga City Code to Adopt Use Restrictions for Kevin Moran Park Recommended action: Introduce and waive the first reading of the attached ordinance use restrictions for Kevin Moran Park and direct staff to place the matter on the consent calendar at the next City Council meeting. Be a better friend, newshound, and know -it -all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try itnow. 4/16/2008 Page 2 of 2 CITY OF SARATOGA Joint Council Meeting with Youth Commission Agenda DATE: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 TIME: 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: City Hall 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 CHAIRPERSON: Ted Sclavos VICE CHAIRPERSON: Elli Rezaii TREASURER: Shireen Gupta SECRETARY: Kelly Langstaff ORDER OF TOPICS INTRODUCTION o Ted Sclavos (Saratoga) TRAINING o Presenters: Elli Rezaii (Saratoga) Shireen Gupta (Saratoga) DANCES o Kelly Langstaff (Westmont) SPECIAL EVENTS o Chill Night: Lauren Tang (Lynbrook) o Film Fest: Jacob Baker (Bellarmine) LECTURE o Sangita Annamalai (Monte Vista) SNOW TRIPS o Tiffany Tseng (Saratoga) CONCERTS o Justin El- Diwany (Saratoga) WEBSITE o Kayvon Rezaii (Redwood) CLOSING o Ted Sclavos Ann Waltonsmith From: Barbara Spector [barbara4lg @comcast.net] Sent: Sun 3/16/2008 5:03 PM To: Cc: Subject: RE: Get Your Green 0� Attachments: Thx, —b. Thanks Ann Ann Waltonsmith; ElectErin@aol.com I don't have my wording yet. I checked with Marc Jensen today and he thinks it's a great idea. It is not a Greenleaf sponsored event; it is a high school event. Greenleaf will be a participant. I will let you know when I have my wording. Please forward any suggestions. From: Ann Waltonsmith mailto :awaltonsmith @saratoga.ca.us] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 4:50 PM To: Barbara Spector; ElectErin @aol.com Subject: RE: Get Your Green On Sounds Great. If you have invented your proclamation wording, what did you say? I would like to be the same for Saratoga. Ann Waltonsmith Mayor, City of Saratoga From: Barbara Spector [mailto:barbara4lg @comcast.net] Sent: Sat 3/15/2008 4:17 PM Page 1 of 2 https: /xmail. saratoga. ca.us /exchange /awaltonsmith/Inbox/RE: %20Get%20Your%20Green %20... 3/20/2008 To: ElectErin @aol.com; Ann Wattonsmith Subject: Get Your Green On Dear Mayors, How about this? Even though our cities are not sponsoring the Get Your Green On event April 19th at the high school —why don't we each issue a Proclamation designating April 19 as Get Your Green On day? I'm prepared to do it. —b. Page 2 of 2 https: /xmail. saratoga. ca.us/ exchange/ awaltonsmith/ Inbox /RE: %20Get %20Your%20Green %20... 3/20/2008 Green Your Home /Business •Solar •Green Building •Landscape •Utilities and much more Akeena° Solar West Valley Green Leaf Invites You to.... Saturday April 19, 2008 10:00 am 4:00 pm Los Gatos High School (front) 20 High School Court WMVALLEY GREEN LEAF For more information or to be an exhibitor contact: Zsa Zsa Taylor 408 354 -8066 email: ptaylor365 @aol.com Get Involved •Community Resources -Volunteer •Green Organizations Green Your Lifestyle •Hybrids •Electric Vehicles •Scooters -Bikes e Future is now... 1 Press Contact: Christine Currie. 408.348.2328 threegreencomm The Leadership Los Gatos Class of 07/08 and West Valley Green Leaf invites you to Celebrate keep Los Gatos Beautiful Month "Clean Up the Los Gatos Creek Trail Day" Saturday April 26th from 9a.m. till 12:30 Meeting at the outdoor amphitheater behind Borders Bookstore for coffee /pastries/garbage bags and trail maps with areas of interest to clean up.. Bring the kids, dogs, and wear work clothes. Have a great time meeting other community members while we do something for KEEP LOS GATOS BEAUTIFUL MONTH.... Prizes for most creative Work Gloves, Hats and Boots See you on April 26th! This event is open to everyone! For more information 408.335.6425 www. 3greencommunities.blogspotcom 0 N 0) 0 0 J 0 0 0 t 0 First Aid Alternative Transportation Vol. Booth Closed to Traffic 23. 27. 45.- 50. Volunteer /Involvement 36. 41. 21. 24. 32. Lifestyle 40. MAIN STREET 25. 33. 37. 20. 19. 29. 31. 26. LGHS `Get your Green On' EVENT LAYOUT April 19, 2008 10 -4 pm MAIN BUILDING -NO EXHIBITS 30. Stage /Speakers 17. 18. Loading Zone /Parking STAIRS Home /Business 2. 6. 10. 14. 11. 15. 12. 16. Building 13. Building Loading Zone exhibitors Revised 3 -23 -08 6:00 pm NOT TO SCALE Track/Basebal --Area PARKING C.9 z ce a cu o) z co Y V a. 1 EXIT ONLY Building PARK NG I NO PKG LGAC III I LG Athletic Club TENTATIVE LAYOUT /SUBJECT MATTER- Home /Business 1. Akeena Solar http: /www.akeena.net 2. PG&E Climate Smart (literature only)- http: /www.pge.com /mvhome/ environment /whatvoucando /climatesmart Calpine (literature only)- http: /www.calpine.com/ 3. Presentation Center LEED Gold Certified Building http /www.presentationcenter.org 4. Kitchen Works Renewables by Anderson http: /www.kitchenworks.com/ 5. Valley Mechanical http: /www.valleymechanical.com 6. W.L. Taylor Green Buildings http: /www.wltavlor.com/ 7. California Window Fireplace http: /www.caiwindow.com 8. Harrell Design plus build- http /www.harrelt- remodeling.com/ 9. Apex Insulation, Inc. http:/ /www.demItecassaI.corH http: /www.sealection500.com 10. Hydro Mechanical Obliteration- http /www.catlforniacomptiant.com 11. HLD Landscape Stephanie Morris, Tim Hoagland- http: /www.hldgroup.com/ 12. EarthCare Landscaping http: /www.earthcareand.com/ 13. Silicon Constellations http /www.siliconconsteOpations .com /index.htm 14. G.I. Hopkins Associates http: /giholpkins.com/ 15. Paul Yeadon Recycling Packaged Material- http: www .aimmaitcenters.com /index.htm 16. Earth Care Recycling http /www.earthcarerecvclinq.com Center Island Area: 17 Noodleheads http /www.community- newspapers. com archives /tgwt /20080122/education3.s, 18 Casa Di Mir Montessori School Water Symposium Involvement/Volunteer 19. Sierra Club Susan Baugh /Julio Magalhaes- Loma Prieta Chapter http: /lomaprieta.sierraclr'b ^oriI 20. Sierra Club Forest Protection Committee- http /lomaprieta.sierraclub.org/ 1 21. Youth Science Institute http: /www.vsi- ca.or, 22. `Go Green' Club /Trail Los Gatos High School 23. Save the Children Los Gatos High School 24. Water Conservation Literature, give aways- http: /www.cleancreeks.orsjj 25. Fire Dept 26. Police Dept. Plans- Curtis Banks, AICP, Town of Los Gatos 27. Town of Los Gatos Keep Los Gatos Beautiful- Monica Renn 408 354 -6807 28. Monte Sereno Community opportunities? 29. Saratoga Community opportunities? 30. West Valley Green Leaf 31. Raffles /Giveaways Connie Pam 32. ARCE Ed Sayre 33. Los Gatos Community Foundation Lifestyle 34. Whole Foods http: /www.wholefoodsmarket.com 35. Yarn Dogs 36. Open 37. Pharmaca http /www.pharmaca.com /index.html 38. Open 39. Open 40. Open 41. Open 42. Open 43. Open 44. Food: Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop hip: /www. epl .com /biz/mr- pickles- sandwich shop -los- autos 45. Water (sold by students) 46. Green Vehicles http: /www.greenvehicles.com/ 47. Green Rides http ://www.greenrides.com /index.html 48. Scooters 49. Bikes 50. Hybrids Capitol Toyota http: /www.ca itoltoyota.com March 11, 2008 The Honorable Ann Waltonsmith Mayor of Saratoga 13777 Fruitdale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Subject: Environmental Awareness Month Dear Mayor Waltonsmith: On March 11, the Santa Clara Valley Water District (District) Board of Directors declared April as Environmental Awareness Month and on behalf of the District Board of Directors, I ask that you join us in adopting a similar resolution. By celebrating this month, the District is publicly reaffirming its commitment to contributing to a more sustainable environment through natural flood protection that restores and enhances natural habitat, water recycling, and conservation. Our conservation programs have already resulted in water savings of 300,000 acre -feet, which is equal to energy savings of 1.42 billion kilowatts, the equivalent to removing 72,000 cars from the road. The District has placed a ban on the sale of bottled water and prohibits the purchase of bottled water with District funds while it promotes the consumption of clean, safe tap water. The Pacific Institute estimates that producing the bottles for American consumption required more than 17 million barrels of oil, not including the energy for transportation. Bottling the water produced more than 25 million tons of carbon dioxide. Further, it takes 3 liters of water to produce 1 liter of bottled water. Attached is a copy of the District's resolution declaring April as Environmental Awareness Month and April 22 as Earth Day. Please join us in sending a message to our mutual constituencies. Sincerely, Attachment tl:fd 0311 g- I.docx Rosemary Kamei Chair /Board of Directors 5750 ALMADEN EXPWY SAN JOSE, CA 95118-3686 TELEPHONE (408) 265 -2600 FACSIMILE (408) 266 -0271 www.valleywater.org AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROSEMARY C. KAMEI, CHAIR, DISTRICT 1 JOE JUDGE, DISTRICT 2 RICHARD P. SANTOS, DISTRICT 3 LARRY WILSON, DISTRICT 4 PATRICK S. KWOK, P.E., DISTRICT 5 TONY ESTREMERA, AT LARGE SIG SANCHEZ, VICE CHAIR, AT LARGE OLGA MARTIN STEELE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER LAUREN L. KELLER CLERK OF THE BOARD The mission of the Santa Clara Valley Water District is a healthy, safe and enhanced quality of living in Santa Clara County through watershed stewardship and comprehensive management of water resources in a practical, cost effective and environmentally sensitive manner. RESOLUTION NO. 08-20 DECLARING APRIL AS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS MONTH AND APRIL 22 AS EARTH DAY IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY WHEREAS, by protecting nature, we preserve life and maintain the quality of life in Santa Clara County; and WHEREAS, the month of April is recognized by many groups as Environmental Awareness Month as an extended celebration of Earth Day, which falls on April 22 each year and is a day when Americans celebrate protecting the Earth's natural resources through environmental awareness; and WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Water District would like to declare April as Environmental Awareness Month in Santa Clara County, and encourage residents to participate in environmentally conscious activities and events during the course of the month; and WHEREAS, the information provided by the District at these events and activities will encourage residents to conserve water, remove litter and ensure there is clean, safe water in this county; and WHEREAS, Environmental Awareness Month and Earth Day support the District's mission to provide a healthy, safe, and enhanced quality of living in Santa Clara County through watershed- stewardship and comprehensive management of water resources in a practical, cost effective, and environmentally sensitive manner; and WHEREAS, by celebrating this month, the District can publicly reaffirm its commitment to contributing to a more sustainable environment through natural flood protection that restores and enhances natural habitat, water recycling, and conservation; and WHEREAS, the District's conservation programs have already resulted in water savings of 300,000 acre -feet, which is equal to energy savings of 1.42 billion kWh, the equivalent of removing 72,000 cars from the road; and WHEREAS, the District also promotes its renewable energy sources through its alternative energy initiatives such as its hydroelectric generation facility at Anderson Dam and its solar energy project at District headquarters; and WHEREAS, the District has placed a ban on the sale of bottled water and prohibits the purchase of bottled water with District funds while it promotes the consumption of clean, safe tap water; and WHEREAS, the District is encouraging the 15 cities and the county of Santa Clara to join the District in its campaign to reduce bottled water consumption and its negative impacts on the environment; and WHEREAS, all of these actions will encourage the residents of Santa Clara County to take steps to help protect the environment on Earth Day and all year round. RL12463.docx 1 Declaring April as Environmental Awareness Month and April 22 as Earth Day in Santa Clara County THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors of Santa Clara Valley Water District, that April 2008 is Environmental Awareness Month and April 22 is Earth Day in Santa Clara County. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Santa Clara Valley Water District by the following vote on March 11, 2008. AYES: Directors T. Estremera, R. Santos, P. Kwok, S. Sanchez, L. Wilson, R. Kamei NOES: Directors None ABSENT: Directors J Judge ABSTAIN: Directors None ATTEST: LAUREN L. KELLER 4' ilia. d 41 irk/: RL12463.docx and of Directors SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT By: ROSEMARY KAMEI Chair /Board of Directors 9 ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS Representing City and County Governments of the San Francisco Bay Area March 4, 2008 To: ABAG Member Counties, Cities and Towns From: San Mateo County Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson, ABAG President Bay Area cities, towns, and counties can help stop climate change by incorporating climate protection suggestions into Earth Day (April 22th) Celebrations. Many local governments are trying to reduce their carbon footprint by implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy actions that can have multiple benefits including saving money, creating jobs, promoting sustainable growth, and reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution. What more can you do? Communities and or residents can make some simple changes to reduce our carbon footprint. The following information is what cities, towns and counties can do and what residents can do. What cities, towns, and counties can do: Make completing the Bay Trail a priority Apply to become a Green Business Consider joining ABAG Energy Watch Green your fleet Switch the streetlights to LEDs Reduce, Reuse, Recycle "Curb the Car" with a one -stop commute shop RECEIVED MAR 19 2008 CITY OF SARATOGA Make City Buildings Energy Efficient Buy Green Power Stop Sprawl Turn Your Landfill into an Asset Energy Smart Homes and Businesses Be an Efficient Buyer Use utility bills to share information about ride sharing, energy efficient appliances and water conservation In addition to these activities, ABAG POWER is looking at new efforts that could make a difference, such as solar photo voltaics installation assistance, hybrid vehicles purchasing through the State, biodiesel aggregate purchasing, and entering the green natural gas market. Local governments can also provide information to residents in Earth Day announcements or handouts at events. The following list includes some suggestions. You and your staff will undoubtedly have other ideas. 0 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2050 Oakland, California 94604 -2050 (510) 464 -7900 Fax: (510) 464 -7970 info@abag.ca.gov Location: Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter 101 Eighth Street Oakland, California 94607 -4756 What your residents can do: Change:ghe; light bulb to compact florescent bulb Unplug the TV, DVD player, computer, or other electronic devices that go to standby mode Use less hot water Drive less, bike more, use public transit or walk Plant a tree A Adjust your thermostat down two degrees in winter and two degrees up in summer Turn off one or more non essentials energy- consuming item such as TV, lights, computer, etc., for one hour Check your tires Shop for a home closer to where you work, etc. Recycle more I encourage you to participate in this effort. Let's all work together to support climate protection efforts.