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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-19-2012 Supplemental Council AgendaL� o� S A Rq\ O ` /FOR% AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 SPECL4L MEETING — 4:20 P.M. — ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM, 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE. CALL MEETING TO ORDER — 4:20 P.M. REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA (Pursuant to Gov't. Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on September 13, 2012) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON - AGENDIZED ITEMS Any member of the public will be allowed to address the City Council for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the council from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Council may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Council Direction to Staff. COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF Instruction to Staff regarding actions on current Oral Communications. COMMISSION INTERVIEWS — 4:25 P.M. TIME APPLICANT COMMISSION 4:25 p.m. Christine Zak Parks and Recreation Commission 4:30 p.m. Terence Ward Parks and Recreation Commission 4:35 p.m. Steven Schlosser Library Commission ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION — 4:45 P.M. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov't Code Section 54956.8): Property described as: Assessor's Parcel No. 389- 29 -07. Agency Negotiator /s: Dave Anderson, City Manager and John Cherbone, Public Works Director, and Richard Taylor, City Attorney Negotiating parties: City of Saratoga and David & Susan Carter Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov't Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager CALL JOINT MEETING TO ORDER — 6:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM, 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE 1. Joint Meeting with the West Valley College Board of Trustees Recommended Action: Informational Only ADJOURNMENT In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the City Council by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the City Clerk at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Note that copies of materials distributed to the City Council concurrently with the posting of the agenda are also available on the City Website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made available for public review at the office of the City Clerk at the time they are distributed to the City Council. In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 4081868 -1269. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102 - 35.104 ADA title II] Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Crystal Morrow, City Clerk for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the City Council was posted and available for public review on September 13, 2012 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Signed this 13`h day of September 2012 at Saratoga, California. '3 C-4/f 0011)/V Crystal Morrow City Clerk 2 L ,mss v ♦;l ^7? J AGENDA REGULAR MEETING SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 REGULAR MEETING — 7:00 P.M. — CIVIC THEATER/COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA (Pursuant to Gov't. Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on September 13, 2012) REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC Oral Communications on Non- Ay-endized Items Any member of the public will be allowed to address the City Council for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the council from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Council may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Council Direction to Staff. Oral Communications - Council Direction to Staff Instruction to Staff regarding actions on current Oral Communications. Communications from Boards and Commissions Council Direction to Staff Instruction to Staff regarding actions on current Communications from Boards & Commissions. ANNOUNCEMENTS CEREMONIAL ITEMS Commendation for Stanford Tennis Program by John Whitlinger and directed by Tom Sarsfield Recommended action: Read and present commendation honoring Stanford Tennis Program by John Whitlinger and directed by Tom Sarsfield. 2. Commendation Honoring Brian Kuhn Recommended action: Read and present commendation honoring Brian Kuhn. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar contains routine items of business. Items in this section will be acted in one motion, unless removed by the Mayor or a Council member. Any member of the public may speak to an item on the Consent Calendar at this time, or request the Mayor remove an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Public Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. City Council Meeting Minutes Recommended action: Approve City Council minutes for the Special Meeting and the Regular Meeting on September 5, 2012. 4. Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers Recommended action: Review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment cycles: 9/4/2012 9/11/2012 5. Cox Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Project — Award of Construction Contract Recommended action: 1. Move to declare Tennyson Electric to be the lowest responsible bidder on the project. 2. Move to award a construction contract to Tennyson Electric in the amount of $145,429 3. Move to authorize staff to execute change orders to the contract up to $14,500 6. Agreements with CSG Consultants for Building Inspection and Plan Check Services Recommended action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CSG Consultants for building inspection services and an agreement for building plan check services. 7. Highway 9 Safety Improvement Project Phase II — Award of Construction Contract Recommended action: 1. Move to declare GradeTech Inc. of San Ramon to be the lowest responsible bidder on the project. 2. Move to award a construction contract to GradeTech Inc. in the amount of $887,690.00 3. Move to authorize staff to execute change orders to the contract up to $88,000. 8. Ordinance Amendment ZOAl2 -0009; City Initiated Amendments to Article 15 -16 (P -C District). Recommended action: Waive the second reading and adopt the. ordinance amending Article 15 -16 of the City Code. PUBLIC HEARINGS Applicants /Appellants and their representatives have a total of ten minutes maximum for opening statements. Members of the public may comment on any item for up to three minutes. Applicant /Appellants and their representatives have a total of five minutes maximum for closing statements. Items requested for continuance are subject to Council's approval at the Council meeting 9. Application MIL12 -0002; 19161 Cox Avenue (386 -47 -039); Yingzhou Dal & Jun Xie - The applicant is requesting Landmark Designation and a Mills Act Agreement for a Craftsman Bungalow styled house built in 1915 by Joseph Emory Cox Recommended action: 1.Conduct the public hearing; 2.Waive first reading and introduce the Ordinance; 3.Adopt the attached Resolution and direct the City Manager to enter into a Mills Act Agreement for the property located at 19161 Cox Avenue. 4.Direct staff to place the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance on the consent calendar for the next regular Council following introduction of the Ordinance. 10. Ordinance Amending City Code 11 -05 and 11 -10 (Standards and Procedures for City Park Use) Recommended action: Conduct a public hearing; introduce and waive the first reading of the ordinance modifying Articles 11 -05 and 11 -10 of the City Code and updating City park standards and procedures for use; and direct. staff to place the ordinance on the Consent Calendar for adoption at the next regular meeting of the City Council. OLD BUSINESS 11. Santa Clara Valley Water District's Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program Special Parcel Tax (Measure B) Recommended action: Discuss resolution adopted by the City Council on June 20, 2012 in support of Santa Clara Valley Water District's Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Special Parcel Tax (Measure B) and provide direction to staff regarding the Council's support for Measure B. 12. Winter 2012 Issue of The Saratogan Recommended action: Accept report and direct staff accordingly. NEW BUSINESS 13. Outdoor Movie Equipment Purchase Recommended action: Accept report and provide direction to staff on whether or not to purchase outdoor movie equipment. ADHOC & AGENCY ASSIGNMENT REPORTS Mayor Chuck Page City School Ad Hoc Hakone Foundation Board Hakone Foundation Executive Committee Let's Move City Ad Hoc Santa Clara County Cities Association Santa Clara County Cities Association Selection Committee TEA Ad Hoc West Valley Mayors and Managers Association West Valley Sanitation District Vice Mayor Jill Hunter Hakone Foundation Board Historical Foundation KSAR Community Access TV Board SASCC Village Ad Hoc West Valley Flood Control & Watershed Advisory Committee Council Member Emily Lo Association of Bay Area Governments Highway 9 Ad Hoc Library Joint Powers Authority Sister City Liaison Village Ad Hoc Council Member Howard Miller City School Ad Hoc Council Finance Committee Postal Service Liaison Santa Clara Valley Water District Commission Saratoga Ministerial Association Valley Transportation Authority PAC West Valley Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority Council Member Manny Cappello Chamber of Commerce Council Finance Committee County HCD Policy Committee Highway 9 Ad Hoc Let's Move City Ad Hoc Santa Clara County Emergency Council TEA Ad Hoc CITY COUNCIL ITEMS CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ADJOURNMENT In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the City Council by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the City Clerk at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Note that copies of materials distributed to the City Council concurrently with the posting of the agenda are also available on the City Website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made available for public review at the office of the City Clerk at the time they are distributed to the City Council. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (408) 868 -1269. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102- 35.104 ADA Title II) Certificate of Posting of Agenda: 1, Crystal Morrow, City Clerk for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the City Council for the City of Saratoga was posted on September 13, 2012, at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public review at that location. The agenda is also available on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us Si ed this 13`h day of September 2012 at Saratoga, California. rys 1 orrow City Clerk NOTE: To view current or previous City Council meetings anytime, go to the City Video Archives at www.sarato ag ca.us 09/19 10/03 10/17 11/07 11/21 12/05 12/19 CITY OF SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR 2012 Regular Meeting — Joint Meeting with West Valley Board of Trustees Regular Meeting — Joint meeting with Saratoga/Monte Sereno Community Foundation Regular Meeting — Joint meeting with Traffic Safety Commission Regular Meeting — Joint Meeting with Library Commission Meeting Cancelled Regular Meeting — Joint meeting with Saratoga Ministerial Association Regular Meeting Memorandum TO: City Council FROM: Mainini Cabute, Administrative Analyst DATE: September 19, 2012 SUBJECT: Outdoor Movie Equipment Purchase Council Members, Mayor Page recently asked staff to provide Council with a cost comparison of what it would cost to purchase similar type of equipment that the City rents from Avista rental. Attached to this memo are quotes on outdoor movie equipment from three vendors who list equipment that, in the vendors' professional experience, would work for the type of outdoor movie nights that the City conducts. Below is a table of the vendors' equipment suggestions and the estimates that each would charge for these types of equipment. The following are several important points that staff discovered while researching outdoor movie equipment: 1) The higher the Lumen of the projector, the brighter the picture on the screen. Projectors with lower Lumens require ambient lighting to be low. As a result, outdoor movies should be shown when the sun has set with very few light sources in the area. Conversely, higher brightness on the screen may look better if there is lighting. 2) Contrast ratio is important and high contrast ratio delivers whiter whites and blacker blacks. 3) The mixer and speakers of the City's current portable sound system, purchased in 2010, could be used as the mixer and speakers for the outdoor movie. Difference in watts between the portable sound system speaker and those that we rent are 150 watts and 1000 watts,. respectively. Staff would need to test the portable sound system in an outdoor movie night setting to determine if the 150 watt system would be sufficient. 4) The table below are approximate figures. Due to the confidential nature of the information, staff does not include the vendor names. Mainini Cabute Administrative Analyst .1 Ven .• • •• qyipmen Projector w/ lens Sanyo 6000 Epson 4500= WXGA Projector Eiki LC 5500 Lumen= $3,100 $2,500 5500 Lumen= Lumens= $3,200 $5,000 Screen 16' x 9' inflatable 16' x 9' inflatable 12' x 7' inflatable 16' x 9' Portable wide screen/ wide screen/ Open Open Air Cinema Folding Screen Open. Air Air Cinema= Screen= $ 2,700 w /Case Draper Cinema= $1200 $1,100 241038= $1,500 Speakers 4 QSC K8 Mackie Thump Mackie Thump Yamaha Speakers 1000 TH -15A powered TH -15A powered DXR10 -CA Watt ($600ea x 400 watt 400 watt 1100 watt 4)= $2400 ($250ea x3)= Not ($250ea x3) =$750 ($600ea x3) _ Available $1,800. Misc. Ttems such Not Available $1,700 $1,900 as cables; cases, stands. TOTAL $7,300 $8,350 $10,200 Mainini Cabute Administrative Analyst Memo To: Mayor and City Council Members From: Iveta Harvancik, Senior Engineer Date: September 19, 2012 Re: City Council Meeting Agenda Item No. 7 Highway 9 Safety Improvement Project Phase 11— Award of Construction Contract Grade Tech is the apparent low bidder on the Highway 9 Phase H contract. On September 13, 2012, the City received an email from Al Sousa of the Operating Engineer's Union that challenges Grade Tech's eligibility for award of this contract. The City is treating this information as a bid protest and gave Grade Tech the opportunity to provide additional information prior to evaluating the Operating Engineers' protest. Grade Tech has until Friday, September 21, 2012 to do so. As a result, the Construction Contract award is postponed till the October 3, 2012 Council meeting. L Memorandum TO: City Council FROM: Crystal Morrow, City Clerk DATE: September 19, 2012 SUBJECT: Item 10 - Revised Ordinance Amending City Code 11 -05 and 11 -10 (Standards and Procedures for City Park Use) Minor revisions have been made to the ordinance amending City Code 11 -05 and 11- 10 (Standards and Procedures for City Park Use) to clarify the intent of the ordinance. Attached is a revised ordinance for Council consideration. Crystal Morrow City Clerk ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES 11 -05 AND 11 -10 OF THE SARATOGA CITY CODE CONCERNING CITY PARKS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Findings The City of Saratoga wishes to amend Articles 11 -05 and 11 -10 of the City Code to clarify and revise standards and procedures for use of City parks. 2. The City Council of the City of Saratoga held a duly noticed public meeting on September 19, 2012 and after considering all testimony and written materials provided in connection with that hearing, introduced this ordinance. Therefore, the City Council hereby ordains as follows: Section 1. Adoption. The Saratoga City Code is amended as set forth on Exhibit A. Text to be added is indicated in bold double - underlined font (e.g., bold double - underlined) and text to be deleted is indicated in strikeout font (e.g., strikee n). Text in standard font,is readopted by this ordinance without change. Section 2. Severance Clause. The City Council declares that each section, sub- section, paragraph, sub - paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this ordinance is severable and independent of every other section, sub- section, paragraph, sub - paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this ordinance. If any section, sub - section, paragraph, sub- paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held invalid, the City Council declares that it would have adopted the remaining provisions of this ordinance regardless of the portion held invalid, and further declares its express intent that the remaining portions of this ordinance should remain in effect after the invalid portion has been eliminated. Section 3. California Environmental Quality Act The proposed amendments to the City Code are Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15061(b)(3). CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential of causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. In this circumstance, Staff is recommending amendments to the existing City Code and related sections and additions of provisions and reference appendices to the existing Code; the amendments and additions would have a de minimis impact on the environment. Section 4. Publication. This ordinance or a comprehensive summary thereof shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation of the City of Saratoga within fifteen days after its adoption. Following a duly notice public meeting the foregoing ordinance was introduced and read at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Saratoga held on the 19th of September 2012, and was adopted by the following vote following a second reading on the 3rd of October 2012. COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: Chuck Page MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA Saratoga, California APPROVED AS TO FORM: RICHARD TAYLOR, CITY ATTORNEY ATTEST: Crystal Morrow CLERK OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA Saratoga, California Exhibit A: Saratoga Parks Ordinance Update Text to be added is shown in bold, double underlined font Text to be deleted is'shown in strikethrough (exaffiple). A. Article 11 -05 - GENERAL PROVISIONS 11- 05.010 - Definitions. For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context or the provision clearly requires otherwise: (a) Amplified sound means speech or music projected or transmitted by electronic equipment including, but not limited to, amplifiers, loudspeakers, microphones, bull horns or similar devices or combinations of devices which are intended to increase the volume, range, distance or intensity of speech, music or other sound and are powered by electricity or other sources of energy. (b) Park means and includes all real property, including grounds, roadways, parks, playgrounds, open space reservations, recreation centers or any part or area thereof, located within the City and open to the public for either active or passive recreation, whether owned, leased or maintained by the City. The term. shall include all buildings, structures and other facilities located on such real property devoted to such use, and all parks are declared to be sanctuaries for wildlife. (c) Director of Parks, hereinafter in this Chapter referred to as "Director," means that person having authority over all parks within the City, and to whom is delegated the primary authority, responsibility and jurisdiction to administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter. The Difeetef of Publie `x'ess City Manaaer shall sef::ye as the Direet"f -ef Pa c -or such other personal as may be designated by the City Manager shall serve as the Director of Parks. 11- 05.020 - Hours of park operation; temporary closing. Unless otherwise provided in this Code or designated by minute order or resolution of the City Council, or unless otherwise posted at a particular park, all parks shall be closed to the public from one- half hour after sunset until sunrise of the following day, and no person other than an officer or employee of the City shall be or remain in any park during such hours of closure. In addition, the Director shall have the power to close all or any portion of any public park for other hours and times of any day as may be reasonable or necessary in order to protect the public health, safety or welfare, and shall have the further power to close all or any section of any park to the public at any time, and for any interval of time, either temporarily or at regularly and stated intervals (daily or otherwise), either entirely or to close the same to certain particular uses, as may be reasonable or necessary under the circumstances to protect the public health, safety and welfare. 11- 05.030 - Acts prohibited in parks generally. No person shall do any of the following acts within the limits of any park in the City: (a) Cut, carve, paint, mark, deface, disfigure, tamper with, displace or remove any building or structure or any real or personal property, including, without limitation, any bridge, table, bench, fireplace, barbecue, fence, railing, monument, apparatus, facility, paving, water or other public utility lines, or utilities or parts or appurtenances thereof, nor cut, carve, paint, mark, paste, nail, staple or fasten in any fashion any mark, writing, bill, advertisement, sign, card, or display, on any tree, fence, wall, building, monument or other structure. (b) Dig, remove, destroy, injure, mutilate or cut any tree, plant, shrub, bloom or flower, or any portion thereof, nor pick any flowers, foliage, berries or fruit of any such tree, shrub or plant. (c) Excavate, dig up or remove any grass, turf, dirt, earth, sand, gravel, stone, rock, mineral or other substance or substances of which the property is composed or contains; or otherwise engage in any excavation or quarrying, nor remove nor carry away any timber of felled trees, or wood or other materials located within or upon the ground not otherwise specifically enumerated herein. (d) Erect or construct or move into a park any building or structure of any kind, whether temporary or permanent.in character, including without limitation tents or other temporary shelters for the purpose of overnight camping, house trailer, camp trailer, pickup camper, or other movable structure or vehicle used or to be used for any such purpose, except as may otherwise be provided in this Chapter. (e) Climb any tree or walk, stand or sit upon any monument, vase, fountain, railing, fence or other structure not designated or customarily used for such purpose. (f) Go upon any lawn or grass plot, where legible signs prohibiting the same are posted in a conspicuous location on or near such plot of lawn or grass. (g) Use, carry or possess any firearm of any description, or air rifle, spring gun, bow and arrow, sling shot, sling or other form of weapon potentially dangerous to wildlife or to human safety, nor hunt, molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, chase, tease, shoot or throw missiles at any animal, bird or reptile, with the exception of snakes known to be deadly poisonous such as rattlesnakes, which may be killed upon sight; nor shall any person remove or have leis possessieff the young of any wild animal, or the eggs or nest of any young of any reptile or bird. (h) Use or attempt to use or interfere with the use of any fireplace, barbecue, table, space or facility which at the time is reserved for any other person or group of persons which has received a per-nrit reservation from the Director therefor in accord with Article 11 -10. (i) Consume: exhibit, or possess any alcoholic beverage, with the exception of beer or wine with an alcohol content of fifteen percent or less, or be under the influence of intoxicating beverage or any drug so as to be a threat to the safety of himself or any other person or property in such park. (j) Have in his pesse aieft ossess, or set off, or otherwise cause to explode or burn any firecrackers, torpedoes, rockets or other fireworks or explosives of inflammable material, or discharge them or throw them into any park area from land or any other property or highway adjacent thereto. (k) Permit or allow any dog owned by such person, or under the custody or control of such person, to enter or remain in the park or any part thereof unless securely held and led by a leash of not more than six feet in length, securely attached to a harness or collar on such dog. Should. any dog defecate on any park premises or property, the person who owns said dog, or has custody or control of said dog, shall immediately remove any and all excrement from the park. (1) Use or occupy any area or facility in any manner contrary to any posted notice, including without limitation the entering of any area posted as being closed to the public. (m) Throw, discharge or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the waters of any pond, lake, stream, creek, natural waterway, fountain, storm sewer or drain, swimming pool or any other body of water in or adjacent to any park, any substance, matter or thing, solid or liquid, which would cause or result in the contamination or pollution of such waters, or which would in any way clog or jam or interfere with the drainage, recycling, filtering or flow of such body of water. (n) Place, dump, deposit or leave any garbage, refuse, rubbish or other trash, including without limitation any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper boxes, cans and similar items in any of the buildings or grounds of any park, except in proper receptacles or containers as are provided for the purpose of such disposal. (o) Ride or propel a skateboard upon any driveway, roadway, parking area or tennis court within such park, exeeptwithin a skate park established by the City in aeeefdanee with Seefien 11 05.080. (p) Throw, kick, or hit any ball, rock, or other object into any public driveway, roadway, highway, parking area, sidewalk, bicycle path, or trail inside or outside the park in such a manner that the ball, rock, or other object could cause injury to any person or cause damage to any vehicle or other property. (q) or offering for sale any food, drink, goods, wares, merchandise or services of any kind, or advertisement of the same. in anv_oark or area thereof except at an event with a use agreemgia approved by the City Council or a snorts use permot or at a gathering of 100 persons or more subject to a group use permit (r) Amplified or non - amplified sound in violation of the noise ordinance standards for parks set forth at section 40 except in accordance with a noise exception permit issue pursuant to this Code. (fLi) Any act which is in violation of any other provision of this Code or other ordinance of the City, or in violation of any County or State law. The above prohibitions shall not be applicable to any officer or employee of the City acting in the course and scope of his that person's employment. 11- 05.040 - Acts prohibited except in designated areas. No person shall do any of the following acts within the limits of any park in the City except in such areas of the park where specifically permitted: (a) Make, build, light, kindle or maintain any fire for any purpose, except at the specific picnic places provided for such purpose, and then only in a camp stove, or a fireplace or barbecue facility provided therefor. All such fires shall at all times be attended by at least one responsible person, and before leaving the area of such fire, the same shall be completely extinguished. (b) Stop, stand or park any motor vehicle or bicycle in other than a designated parking area, which use shall be in accord with all posted directions, and with instructions of any parking attendant in the employ of the City. (c) Ride on or in, or drive, any motor vehicle in any park area other than a designated parking area, except such area as is specifically signposted to permit such operation, except that, unless otherwise designated, motor vehicles may be operated at a speed of not to exceed fifteen miles per hour on all paved roads in any park area. (d) Operate or ride as a passenger on. any bicycle on other than a paved road or bicycle path designated for that purpose. (e) Ride or lead any horse on other than paved roads or equestrian pathways designated for that purpose, or cause, permit or allow any horse or other domestic animal to be untethered or otherwise to be loose or to roam upon any park area. (f) Urinate or defecate other than in the receptacles provided therefor in restrooms provided for such purpose. (g) Practice or play golf, or operate any motor -driven model airplanes, boats or cars, or swim or bathe, or engage in any archery or target practice or fishing, except in such areas as are specifically signposted and designated therefor. (h) Lunch or picnic in any place other than as signposted and designated for such purpose, and in such regard, fireplaces, barbecue facilities, benches and tables unless reserved in accordance with Article 11 -10 shall be used on a first -come, first - served basis and no person shall use such area or facilities for an unreasonable length of time for such purpose. (i) Day or night camping in other than designated areas. (j) Engage in any organized team sport or game except in areas specifically designated therefor. 11- 05.050 - Acts prohibited except with special permit. No person shall do any of the following acts within the limits of any park in the City except upon the issuance of a special permit for such act(s) pursuant to Article 11 -10, and only so long as such permit remains in full force and effect, a*d-the permittee has complied with all conditions set forth therei =a the permittee has obtained all other governmental approvals required for the permitted use tiall permit or sound in excess of noise standards, business license for sales. Count- Health Department approval for serving food. etc.l: (a) The use or occupation of any park or area thereof by any publicly advertised assemblage or by any group of persons t- elve one - hundred or more in number. (b) The right to the exclusive use or occupation of any park or area thereof by any person or group of persons, regardless of number. c) The use or occupation of any nark or area thereof after the times specified in section 11- or showing of a movie open to the public without charge provided, however. tha or showing movies that are not rated G -or PG shall include reouirements designe g of the movie to an audience appropriate to the rating as determined by th Motion Picture Association of America. (e) Amplified setmd exeeedifig twenty five wa4s ef total eutpot &em all ehannels of equipment used iii any park er- area thefeef. (d) Hawking, vending, peddling, selling, soliciting the sale of or offering for sale any food, drink, goods, wares, merchandise or services of any kind, or advertisement of the same, in any park or area thereof at an assemblage of persons one - hundred or more in number. (e) The consumption, exhibition, or possession of beer or wine with an alcohol content of fifteen percent or less by any person in a publicly advertise assemblage or any roup of persons twelve or more in number. 11- 05.053 - Posting of signs in Congress Springs Park. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, in Congress Springs Park signs, banners, and posters may be posted, affixed, or otherwise attached in accordance with this Section of the Code provided that no sign, banner, or poster may be posted over a previously posted sign, banner, or poster. (b) Signs, banners, and posters are permitted only in the following areas of the park: (1) On fencing for all dugouts, bleachers, and batting cages; (2) The portion of backstop fencing from ground level to a height of ten feet. (3) The wall of the concession -stand facing the field area, provided that the sign, poster, or banner is not larger than four hundred fifty square inches; (4) On temporary structures erected by a user group in the field for use in an activity being carried out pursuant to a group use permit (e.g., on temporary outfield fencing for baseball or registration tables for a walk -a -thon or other event); and (5) At up to three locations in the field area on a temporary structure designed to hold only the sign, banner, or poster and erected in a manner that does not damage turf or otherwise impair future use of the park. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no sign may be erected in any location where the printing on the sign is clearly visible from Glen Brae Drive. (c) No signs, banners, or posters posted in Congress Springs Park may be larger than twenty square feet. (d) All signs shall be marked with the date of posting. No sign, banner, or poster may be posted for more than two weeks unless posted in connection with an activity permitted pursuant to a group use permit in which case the sign may be posted for the term of the use permit. Signs, banners, and posters may be re- posted for additional two -week periods provided that the sign is removed for at least forty- eight hours at the end of each posting period. (e) The area on the batting cage closest to Glen Brae Drive shall remain open for posting of signs, banners, and posters by any person notwithstanding any group use permit authorizing a particular group exclusive use of the park. (f) Nothing in this Section shall preclude the Director from posting signs necessary to protect public health and safety. permits. 11 05.054 Kevin Mer-fin Par-k use [Ed Note. Moved to § 11- 10.012] b b gfeups may b 11- 05.060 - Supplemental regulations. The City Council may from time to time by minute order or resolution adopt additional supplemental regulations relating to the conduct of persons, uses and activities permitted, regulated or prohibited on park property which are not contradictory or contrary to any of the provisions of this Chapter, and may require the Director or any of kris the Director's subordinates to enforce the same. 11- 05.070 - Violations of Article; penalties; enforcement. (a) The violation of any provision of this Article shall be unlawful and constitute an infraction, subject to the penalties as set forth in Chapter 3 of this Code. (b) The City Manager or his-designee shall be the official responsible for the enforcement of this Article and for the implementation of this Article in the designation of areas for particular uses; and areas in which certain uses are prohibited, and for the posting of the requisite notices of the same. 11 05.080 Safety Slifite parks. No in hiie (a) equipment. pefseft shall use a kaeepads. skatebear-d E)r- skates at any skate pafk in upAess that Signs. Signs b > elbew be pads, b b . , ne pefsen the shall use fellawifig: that shall posted eenspiettatisly iff hiie at the evefy skate pafk stating is (i) He per-sen shall use a skatebeafd er- skates at failing, skate park tiftless that pefseft b knee , elbew pads, pads; in lifie the is o elbew pads, and pa while b a skatebeafd ef that skates at skate park taken, sttbjeet te eitatien3 (iii) that �he in line skate pafk vised; and (iv) even when pr-eeatttietis afe skatebear-ding and skating af:-e designee b utiless Skate b pested at the skate pefk . (e) park. by ffie Gity that is 7 of operated b the in the b park ef, ease &f allowed. b tis B. Article 11-10— Reservations and Special Permits 11- 10.001 — Reservations and Special Permits Generally. Article 11 -05 of this Code specifies various uses that require reservations or special permits. This Article sets forth standards for issuance of reservations and special permits. 11- 10.005 — Park Facility Reservation& Designated picnic areas, fireplaces, barbecues, tables, spaces and other facilities in City parks may be made available for the temporary exclusive use of up to one - hundred (100) persons for any uc other than sports or games upon the issuance of a reservation therefor by the Director in accord with the following, provisions: I 1 11 1.1 1' Tr 1 1/ 1 . 1 . �_1 1 I. 1 1 1' 111 1 ra 1 the or I person(s) I' the reservation during 1 entire period of ('M - h D-_. 1_ .t_ _ J_aye fte-awthoriV to _ 11__ t the size-of the 1.1_1 to a I._1.1-1'_ less tYIW_ I II1 II 11 sv& •d MoveAa , I 1 11 11 1 11 1 111 1 1 1 1 !_ amenities Veing reserved- (c) Each reservation shall seeci&* he Uark area and 1 11 I 1 which he 12fflnft '. 1 1• I1 1.1 I - "1 1 . 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 _ 1 1. • 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 I. 1 1 1• I... 1_ 1 11 I' ' 1 MW 1 1 1. 1 1 11 II • 1 11 1 • 1 1 1 1 1• 1 1 11- 10.010 - Group use permit. Certain predesignated areas of City parks may be made available for the temporary exclusive or non exclusive use of groups of persons for sports and games upon the issuance of a use agreement approved by the City C_QundLDx_a gfeap C use permit tkere€e -by the Director in accord with the following provisions: (a) Each group must , and have one or more adults who agree in writing to be responsible for such group during the entire period of °°mouse of the area in question. (b) Each group shall in no event exceed in number seventy-five percent of the capacity of such park or the area of such park, , and in all events the Director shall have the authority to limit the size of the group to a number less than such percentage of capacity in conditioning such permit. (c) Each permit shall specify: (1) the park(s) and area(s) of the park(s) to which the permit applies; (2) the day(s) and hour(s) for which the permit is issued over a period not to exceed one year; (3) whether the permit is for exclusive or non - exclusive use; and (4) any other conditions unposed by the Director. No group use permit or series of permits issued to the same or substantially the same group of persons shall authorize the use of City parks more than five (5) times in a calendar year unless approved by the City Council. be :sued to +he same of substantially the same C days. 1._ M IM, U1 ' 1' -.1.1. 1 WAIM 9111 614 d 11 1 1 =1 RIMI ► I �/ 1 / 1 M 1 1 1 1 =M1 1 1` 111 11.. (1) The park may be used for practice use only —no games may be played at the park: J11111111MITMT M-IMUMPATIM 1 I 1I I I MAW 1, 1111111 RM 1 WE /' II ► 1 1 , I 11 • ► I U 1 , 1 11 a 1' ' 1. 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 11 !' 11 ► I �� 1 , I le 1 I I I I L11 1 R11 R I I E;&M I WALWIT 1 Certain predesignated areas of City narks may be made available for the temporary exclusive or non-exclusive use of groups of one - hundred (100) or more persons, groups of twelve (12) or in 11- 05.020 for persons where alcohol will be consumed, use of narks after times specified section showing of a movie open to the public without charge, and any publicly advertised assemblage upon the issuance of a group use permit by the Director in accord with the following provisions: (a) Each group must have one or more adults who agree in writing to be responsible for such group during the entire period of use of the area in question. (b) Each group shall not exceed seventy -five percent of the capacity of such park or the area in Director have the to limit the the of such nark, and all events the shall authority size of group to a number less than such percentage of capacity in conditioning such Hermit 1 1_ MITMUMB 11 Elm 1.1 LLqKlj 1 TO lcrwoll IIIII LI w4will ! 1 1. 1 11 1 1 1. 1 1 11 1 1 '! 1 1• 1 11- 10.020 - Application for snorts use and group use permits; indemnification of City. (a) Application for a snorts use Hermit or group use permit shall be in writing on forms furnished by the City, and be filed with the Director no less than twenty irty days, nor more than aiiiett, days one y-= prior to the date of the proposed use, unless the City Council authorizes an earlier filing, and shall contain the following information: (1) Name and business and residence address of each applicant, and of the person or organization or entity sponsoring the proposed activity, and of each person or persons who will be in charge of and responsible for such proposed activity. (2) The park or area thereof for which such permit is desired. (3) The day and hours for which the permit is desired, including starting and finishing time. (4) An estimate of the anticipated attendance. (5) The nature of the proposed activity and a statement of all material and equipment as may be brought into the park. (6) Vending, sales or soliciting incidental to group use. (7) Such other information as the Director may find reasonable or necessary to make a fair determination of whether or not such permit should be issued. (b) The ;alt application for a snorts use permit or group use permit shall be accompanied by a written agreement executed by one or more financially responsible adults agreeing that, if such permit is issued, W they, and each of them will jointly and severally hold the City free and harmless and indemnify it from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, suits or liability for injury to persons or property occurring as the result of or arising from the activity sponsored by such applicant or the use and occupation of the park premises under and by virtue of any such permit as is granted, agreeing to be liable to the City for any and all damages as may be sustained to such park, facilities, buildings and structures which directly or indirectly result from the activity of such applicant or is caused by any participant in such activity and (ii) they will furnish to the City, at their own cost and expense. liability insurance coverage naming the City as an additional insured and otherwise in accordance with the applicable insurance standards of the City and that the insurance coverage will be maintained in full force and effect in accordance with the City's ins Trance standards for as long as e permit remains issued and outstanding.. (c) Each such application shall be accompanied by the requisite fee therefor as established from time to time by resolution of the City Council. 11- 10.030 - Findings required for issuance of permit; appeal of decision. (a) The Director shall issue a sports use or group use permit to the applicant upon making the following findings: (1) That the proposed use or activity will not unreasonably interfere with the promotion of the public health, welfare, safety and recreation. (2) That the proposed use or activity is not reasonably anticipated to incite crime, violence or disorderly conduct. (3) That the proposed use or activity will not entail additional expense of police protection by the City, or if it otherwise would, that the applicant is supplying sufficient additional police protection so as to eliminate such increase or burden and will reimburse the City for any expense of increased police protection as determined by the Director. (4) That the facilities desired have not been reserved for other use at the day and hour requested in the application, or are not otherwise programmed for use by the City for a City function at such time and place. (b) The decision by the Director to either grant or deny a speeiftl snorts use or group use permit, or to grant the same with conditions, may be appealed by either the applicant or any interested person to the City Council in accordance with the procedure set forth in Section 2- 05.030 of this Code. 11- 10.040 - Conditions of permit; clean -up deposit. (a) In issuing any speetal sports use or group use permit, the Director may impose any conditions he deems deemed necessary or appropriate to protect the public health, safety or welfare, including, without limitation, any or all of the following: (1) Restrictions on the requested use or uses set forth in the application. (2) Restriction on the hours within which the use or activity may be conducted. (3) A requirement that the applicant provide, at his the applicant's own cost and expense, mark attendant to help maintain the condition and operations of the park and professional crowd - control monitors, such as sheriffs deputies or private licensed patrolmen, in such numbers as the Director reasonably anticipates may be necessary under all the circumstances. (4) A requirement that the applicant provide, at the applicant's own cost and expense, restroom facilities sufficient to serve the expected number of persons attending the event that is the subject of the permit. , at his ewn eas the City, as established ffein time b b b 1'­ffilt i stied and b' (b) A clean -up and damage deposit shall be required prior to issuance of the any sports use or group mse permit, in such amount as indicated by the Director, but no less than fifty dollars, guaranteeing not only that the permittee will leave the park premises in a clean and orderly condition upon termination of the use, but also the repair of all damages and replacing of any park equipment or plantings removed or destroyed by permittee or any of the members or guests of the group or entity using the facilities under such permit. 11- 10.050 - Revocation of reservation or permit. Any reservation or permit issued under the provisions of this Article shall be subject to revocation: (i) by the Director upon a fording of any violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter, any other provisions of this Code, or any of the conditions of such reservation or permit, or (ii) by the City Council at any time. Such revocation shall be effective immediately, but in the case of a revocation by the Director, shall be subject to review by appeal to the City Council in accordance with the procedure set forth in Section 2- 05.030 of this Code. 429393.1 Memorandum TO: City Council FROM: Crystal Morrow, City Clerk DATE: September 19, 2012 SUBJECT: Written Communications for Item 11 - Santa Clara Valley Water District's Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program Special Tax (Measure B) The City received the following written communications, listed below and attached to this memo, regarding Agenda Item 11 - Santa Clara Valley Water District's Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program Special Tax (Measure B). Informational materials on Measure B provided by the Santa Clara Valley Water District Letter of support for Measure B signed by Silicon Valley Leadership President and CEO Carl Guardino, Santa Clara Valley Water District Board Chair Linda J. LeZotte, and Building Trades Council CEO Neil Struthers Crystal Morrow City Clerk 0 Safe, Clean Water The Santa Clara Valley Water District manages the water resources in Santa Clara County. Safe, Clean Water Priorities A. Ensure a safe, reliable water supply for the future B. Reduce toxins, hazards and contaminants, such as mercury and pharmaceuticals, in our waterways C. Protect our water supply and local dams from earthquakes and natural disasters D. Restore fish, bird and wildlife habitat and provide open space access E. Provide flood protection to homes, businesses, schools, streets and highways Local Funding for Safe, Clean Water Since 2000, many of our efforts have been supported by the voter - approved Clean, Safe Creeks special parcel tax. This local funding, which can't be taken away by the state or federal government, is set to expire if voters don't renew it. The District has placed on the November ballot a measure to renew the expiring local funding for another 15 years without increasing tax rates. The program would also help bring in approximately $400 million in federal and state funds. Transparency and Accountability Any renewal of the existing, expiring parcel tax would not increase tax rates. It would: • Require all expenditures to be published annually • Require external oversight by an independent monitor committee (IMC) • Require the IMC to do annual audits and produce annual reports • Require at least two professional independent audits • Include exemptions for low- income senior citizens Santa Clara Volley Water District Santa Clara County Waterways and Water Infrastructure Safe, Clean Water • Ensure a safe, reliable water supply • Reduce toxins, hazards and contaminants in waterways • Protect water supply from earthquakes and natural disasters • Restore wildlife habitat • Flood protection for local homes, schools and businesses Not all proposed projects are on this map. Fur details, ds t saredean„ =a:e.. -9. Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Conduct Anderson Dam seismic retrofit design and construction to improve the safety and reliability of the reservoir in case of earthquakes. It would also restore Anderson Reservoir to full capacity, adding up to 9.3 billion gallons of water storage capacity for our future supply. Pipeline Reliability Project To improve the reliability of drinking water pipelines by improving scheduled maintenance or for repairs following a catastrophic event such as a major earthquake. Creek Restoration and Stabilization To collect geomorphic parameters data and construct projects, such as Comer Debris Basin removal on Calabazas Creek. Vegetation Control and Sediment Removal Remove sediment, manage vegetation and monitor water flow to maintain design conveyance capacity of flood protection projects and provide access for maintenance activities to reduce risk of flooding. Pollution Prevention Partnerships and Grants Grants and Partnerships Provide grants and develop partnerships to reduce To restore wildlife habitat and provide access to trails in pharmaceuticals and other contaminants entering into partnership with local organizations. our waterways, and reduce litter and graffiti. For more information: To learn more about the program, call Senior Project Manager Luis Jaimes at 408.630.2576, e-mail infoi0safecleanwater.org, or visit safecleanwater.org. Sonl:o Clara Volley Who we are: The Santa Clara Valley Water District manages an integrated water resources Woter District ® system that includes the supply of clean, safe water, flood protection and stewardship of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County's 1 8 million residents. ' if MT. September 16, 2012 Mayor Chuck Page Saratoga City Hall 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Mayor Page and Council members; We understand that the Saratoga City Council is reconsidering its support for Measure B, the Safe, Clean Water Program. We understand your frustration with the recent reports in the newspaper and television, but we ask that you continue to strongly support Measure B. The news reports which have generated your concern have not attacked, and have nothing to do with the content or substance of Measure B. When you initially took your support position, it's obvious that the Council recognized the significant benefits which you reaped from the initial Clean Safe Creeks program such as the Calabazas Creek Flood Protection Project, which was the first Clean, Safe Creeks flood protection project to be completed, and that the City of Saratoga has been awarded $66,000 in trail grants, among other direct benefits. This time Measure B will generate more benefits to the residents of Saratoga by funding projects such as: • Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit • Pipeline reliability project • Creek restoration/stabilization • Vegetation control and sediment removal • Pollution prevention partnerships and grants • Grants and partnerships for creeks, trails, and open space The Safe Clean Water program funded by Measure B will not simply go into the general fund of the Water District. Safe Clean Water funds are kept separate and are subject to citizen oversight by the Independent Monitoring Committee. There will be mandatory outside audits of all spending. Just like Clean Safe Creeks, we can be confident that Measure B funds will be used as they are intended. f PPCtt1350538. Printed in house. Labor donated. Beyond Saratoga, Measure B is important for the entire region as this program will create over 3000 jobs and this program is urgently needed for local water supply and safety projects. Measure B is a crucial source of local funding to protect local dams and aging water supply pipelines from earthquakes and natural disasters. Without Measure B, we will have to delay necessary seismic retrofitting projects and upgrades of aging water pipelines. Every day that passes without addressing these issues places our local water supply infrastructure at risk of a major natural disaster. That is bad for business, and bad for all of us. Measure B also reduces toxins, hazards and contaminants, such as mercury and pharmaceuticals. Measure B will not increase current tax rates, - it simply renews funding while maintaining the current tax rate structure. Measure B also continues – and improves upon – the fiscal accountability measures from the existing Clean & Safe Creeks plan. Independent citizens oversight will include technical experts and professional, independent audits. We know that this is important to the Saratoga City Council. We hope that you will continue to stand with us in supporting Measure B, so we can ensure a safe, clean water supply for our area's future. Sincerely, Carl Guardino, President & CEO Silicon Valley Leadership Group Linda J. LeZotte, Chair Santa Clara Valley Water District Board 00 IvE;— Neil Struthers, CEO Building Trades Council FPPC91350538, Printed in house. Labor donated. 1t Memorandiu it TO: Mayor Page 8s City Council Members FROM: Christopher Riordan, AICP, Senior Planner DATE: • September 19, 2012 SUBJECT: 19161 Cox Avenue Mills Act Agreement The Draft Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement for 19161 Cox Avenue is included with the staff report as Attachment #4. Attached to this agreement is the 10 year Restoration Plan for the structure (Exhibit D). The applicant has made modifications to the Restoration Plan and a revised copy is attached. The changes include the following: • Property improvements to be completed in Year One have been moved to Year Three. • Property improvements to be completed in Year Three included repairing /restoring the front stone columns and wood posts and repairing/ replacing the gutters. The applicant is in the process of.making these repairs and has moved them to Year One.. • The fireplace. of the structure is damaged and is in need of repair. The repair of the fireplace has been added to the Year Six improvements and the cost of the repairs has been increased. Exhibit D RESTORATION PLAN Year 1: Repair /restore front stone columns and wood posts Repair /replace gutters Estimated Cost $10,000 Year 2: Replace /upgrade electrical panel, breakers, and wires Relocate garage wires to underground Estimated Cost $12, 000 Year 3: Remodel main bath Repair fungus damaged wood Repair Cracked Plaster Estimated cost - $12,000 Year 4: Replace /reroute damaged sewer lines and replace internal sewer pipes Estimated Cost $10,000 Year 5: Upgrade /replace floor heater to forced air system, add ducts and registers Estimated Cost $12,000 Year 6: Whole house energy conservation upgrades and repair fireplace. Estimated Cost $18,000 Year 7: Repair foundation and basement structure Estimated Cost $15,000 Year 8: Repair damaged wood /rafters in attic Remodel laundry room and second bath. Estimated Cost $14, 000 Year 9: Repair roof Paint interior and exterior Estimated Cost $10,000 Year 10: General Maintenance Upgrade landscaping Repair /replace irrigation system Estimated Cost $10, 000 Memorandum TO: Mayor Page 8v City Council Members FROM: James Lindsay, Community Development Director DATE: September 19, 2012 SUBJECT: Minor Amendment to CSG Contracts Exhibit B' (page 6 of 20) in both the inspection and plan check contracts with CSG made reference to an hourly rate schedule (Exhibit B -1) which is not needed for either contract. The reference to Exhibit B -1 will be omitted from the final version of the contracts. U aleM eel:) ajeS • What are the similarities and differences between the Safe, Clean Water Plan that is being proposed for funding renewal and the Clean, Safe Creeks Plan that voters approved in 2000? The biggest difference is that the current proposal includes projects to: • Ensure a reliable, local water supply for the future. • Protect our water supply and dams from the impacts of earthquakes and natural disasters. Other elements of the program are the same and these goals are to: • Ensure safe and clean creeks, streams and waterways by removing toxins, pollutants and hazardous materials. • Restore and protect wildlife habitat. • Ensure flood protection where needed. The current program also improves local control by reducing dependence on state and federal funding sources, and by allowing the District to issue bonds to ensure that urgently needed projects can be completed on time, without waiting for unreliable outside funding. Would the funding renewal measure increase my tax rate? Any renewal of the voter - approved local funding would not increase the tax rates, but continue the current rate structure. The local funding renewal measure would also: • Exempt low- income senior citizens. • Require all expenditures to be published annually. • Require external oversight by an independent monitoring committee. • Require at least two professional audits during the life of the program For more information, visit safecleanwater.org. To learn more about our plan to ensure Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection for our future, please call Senior Project Manager Luis Jaimes at 408.265.2607, ext. 2576, e -mail info @safecleanwater.org or visit safecleanwater.org. Santa Clara Valley Water District 6 R it-0 M R1P e o. s o Q, Safe, Clean Water What does the program do? The Santa Clara Valley Water District has been developing a 15 -year program that would help ensure that the most important water supply, flood protection and watershed stewardship needs of our area may be fulfilled. Based on input from more than 16,000 residents and stakeholders, the long -term priorities addressed in the program are: • Ensure a safe, reliable water supply for the future. • Reduce toxins, hazards and contaminants, such as mercury and pharmaceuticals, in our waterways. • Protect our water supply and local dams from the impacts of earthquakes and natural disasters. • Restore fish, bird and wildlife habitat; and provide open space access. • Provide flood protection to homes, businesses, schools, streets and highways. The Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection program, which would continue an existing, expiring parcel tax without increasing rates, has been developed to achieve these priorities. ra, Is local funding necessary to meet these goals? What if we don't renew this local water funding? State and federal funding is diminishing and unreliable. Other District revenues are simply inadequate to fully ensure a safe, reliable water supply for the future, while also providing the other urgently needed projects and programs to meet long -term water resource needs. Since the passage of Clean, Safe Creeks in 2000, voter - approved local funding has been critical to helping meet our area's need for clean, safe creeks and waterways. This local funding, which can't be taken away by the state or federal government, is set to expire in 2016 if voters don't renew it. If we do nothing, many critical water programs could be greatly reduced or eliminated altogether. The most significant impacts could be in the area of impaired water bodies, water quality, flood protection and stream stewardship projects. For example, our ongoing effort to reduce hazardous toxins and pollutants in our waterways, or our HAZMAT emergency response capabilities, could be significantly curtailed. Similarly, 66,000 parcels are slated to remain in the flood zone. In response to community priorities, the Safe, Clean Water program continues vital services from Clean, Safe Creeks Plan, and adds water supply and conservation projects. This will help ensure a stable and reliable funding source for a portion of the water supply projects and programs. Water ratepayers will still be contributing the majority of funding for water supply projects and the needed capital improvements. Renewal of this funding source would help ensure the future health, safety and supply of our local water resources. Without the continued funding, there could be major reductions and potential eliminations of existing programs and services, and the long -term goals of ensuring safe, clean, reliable water could be severely threatened. Safe Clean Water C u I F How can we be sure spent as promised? This local funding, which can't be taken by the state or federal government, would only be spent in Santa Clara County to meet the specific purpose contained in the measure. It would: • Require all expenditures to be published annually. • Require an independent monitoring committee (IMC) of volunteers external to District to provide oversight. The committee would include technical experts, and would conduct annual audits and provide annual reports. The IMC would also identify to the District Board any modications that may be needed to meet the program priorities. • Require that any updates or changes to the program be made in publicly noticed meetings. • Require at least two professional, independent audits during the life of the program. • Include $500,00 to bring together stakeholders to develop a prioritized list of stream restoration projects to recommend to the Board. • Require circulation and public comment on large scale projects through the California Environmental Quality Act process. Spending would be limited to specific projects included in the published program and approved by voters as part of the official ballot resolution that would create the ballot measure. How did you determine what project /programs or what portion of the total cost would be funded from this measure? Extensive community engagement, including initial face -to -face, telephone and online interviews with 14,000 residents, told us clearly that the top priorities of the community are: providing a safe, reliable water supply for the future; reducing toxins and hazards from our waterways; making dams and pipelines safe from earthquakes and other disasters; restoring and protecting wildlife habitat; and ensuring flood protection. Once the top community priorities were established, the District evaluated needs in the District's capital improvement program and the long -term master plan, and considered the extensive stakeholder and community input. Staff ranked all potential projects using a set of criteria, including benefit /cost ratios, geographical distribution, availability of outside funding sources and the potential for other agencies to help meet some or all of the public goals. The Santa Clara Valley Water District manages an integrated water system to supply safe, clean water, provide flood protection and stewardship The District effectively manages water treatment plants, a state -of- the -art water quality laboratory, nearly 400 acres of groundwater recharge ponds and more than 275 miles of streams. Santa Clara Valley Water District Safe, Clean Water • Ensure a safe, reliable water supply. Protect water supply from earthquakes and natural disasters. Flood protection for local homes, businesses and schools. In November 2000, the Santa Clara County voters passed a parcel tax to support the Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Plan, a 15 -year program to preserve and protect the quality of life in Santa Clara Valley. Accomplishments to date include: • Removed 4,200 pounds of mercury from local creeks, streams and the bay. • Prevented other pollutants, toxins and hazardous materials from affecting our local waterways. • Met 100 percent of rapid response requests to hazardous materials, litter and graffiti. • Maintained public - private partnerships with Santa Clara County's Green Business Program to help support green jobs and the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program. • Installed treatment systems to reduce methyl mercury in Calero, Almaden and Guadalupe reservoirs, Almaden Lake. • Removed 5,677 dump trucks worth of sediment from streams to maintain the water carrying capacity of flood channels and ensure healthy stream flow and habitat (This represents 10% of the total sediment removed which is the percentage supported by the Clean, Safe Creek program). • Completed the Calabazas Creek flood protection project ahead of schedule, protecting 2,483 parcels. • Added access to more than 65 miles of pedestrian - friendly (and wherever possible, bicycle -safe) public trails and open spaces, and poised to attain the program goal of 70 miles by 2016. • Restored more than 569 acres of tidal and creek side habitat, which is more than five times the original 100 -acre goal. • Conducted annual major cleanup events at 685 locations to improve cleanliness and safety in and around local creeks and streams. • Managed 15,240 acres of vegetation, exceeding the target -to -date of 13,199 acres; the amount of vegetation as currently managed will exceed the 15 -year, 22,000 acre program goal. Nearly all of the many high - priority projects named in the 2000 measure have been entirely or nearly completed. Several of the goals have already been exceeded, and more are on -track to be exceeded. In some cases, project timelines were extended because tough new clean water and environmental protection regulations required old plans to be updated. In other cases, we've extended project timelines to allow neighbors and community stakeholders to participate extensively in planning and design. Finally, there are three flood protection projects that are heavily dependent on diminishing state or federal funding, which has delayed these vital projects and forced some to be dramatically cut back. Funds that remain in the Clean, Safe Creeks Plan will be used to complete projects and programs that were promised in the measure voters approved in 2000. To view independent monitoring committees oversight reports on Clean, Safe Creeks program, visit www.valleywater.org /Programs /IMCarchives.aspx. FY 2013 Budget in Brief Budget Highlights: • $285.2 million total operating and capital budget • $27.4 million reduction from FY 2012 • $2.2 million savings from reduced staffing over FY 2012 • 11 .5 percent reduction in training - related travel /lodging costs from FY 2012 • 12 scheduled capital construction projects expected to create 800 -1,600 local jobs • $41.4 million expected in external funding Key deliverables: • Complete the construction of the multi - million dollar Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center • Complete the replacement of 12 adjustable speed drive pumps at the Pacheco Pumping Plant, the largest pump station managed by the district • Conclude the modification of the electrical equipment, including transformers, electrical panels and pump system valves, at the Rinconada Water Treatment Plant in Los Gatos • Inspect and assess 140 miles of streams throughout the county • Repair 630 linear feet of eroding creek banks to maintain creek conveying capacity and water quality • Manage 350 acres of re- vegetation along streams • Acquire Hendrys Creeks Properties to preserve 1 17 acres of stream and watershed land Santo Clara Volley Wafer District 6 41 L� ►' -fir 1 District mission and services 2 FY 2013 Budget in Brief Serving you since 1929 The Santa Clara Valley Water District serves nearly two million people in Santa Clara County by providing a safe and reliable supply of water; enhancing streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection; providing flood protection for homes, schools and businesses; and partnering with other agencies to provide trails, parks and open space for community recreation. The district does this by effectively managing 10 dams and surface water reservoirs, imported water supplies, three drinking water treatment plants, 143 miles of pipelines, three pumping stations, a state -of- the -art water quality laboratory, nearly 400 acres of groundwater recharge ponds and more than 275 miles of streams. The district provides wholesale water to 12 local municipalities and private water retailers, who, in turn, use our treated water and groundwater basins, along with other sources, to deliver drinking water directly to homes and businesses in the county. To protect people and property from potential flooding, the district has invested more than $1 billion in large capital projects as well as annual stream maintenance efforts since the 1980s. Maintaining healthy streams is essential to effective flood protection and water management, and the district continues to work to reduce toxins, contaminants and trash from our waterways. Reliable, Clean Water Natural Flood Protection Water Resources Stewardship FY 2013 budget Budget Overview The FY 2013 budget reinforces our commitment to focus on providing the core services that are critical to Santa Clara County communities and must be delivered without interruption. The budget is comprised of $220.3 million in net operating outlays and $64.9 million in capital projects. It focuses on: • Maintaining the vast network and infrastructure necessary to transport, treat and deliver clean, reliable water • Maintaining flood protection channels to protect communities • Continuing to provide stream stewardship to safely transport stormwater and provide wildlife habitat The $285.2 million budget is nearly 9 percent lower than last year. It is a continuation of efforts initiated a few years ago to reduce costs and provide precise budgeting, while improving efficiency, effectiveness and optimization of services throughout the district. The district has cut 107 positions since 2008. In addition, the district has entered into new labor contracts with its three bargaining units resulting in net savings of more than $7.7 million over the three -year agreement period. i This year's budget has also benefitted from improved forecasting and adaptive planning, which allows the district to be more nimble and make adjustments in response to changing capital or operational needs. The actions that have been taken over the past several years have ensured that the organization is well situated to effectively deliver core services. Water infrastructure investment needed Like most urban water agencies, the future calls for major infrastructure investments. The investments are needed to maintain and manage an aging infrastructure, improve the seismic reliability of our dams, ensure water supply reliability and quality, and deliver major flood protection projects. Over the next decade, the district will invest approximately $1 billion on critical infrastructure repairs to prevent major infrastructure breakdown and ensure a safe and reliable water system. These investments can only be fully realized with the support of federal and state resources. Since FY 2009, we have leveraged more than $69 million in federal, state and local funds and in FY 2013 we are scheduled to receive more than $41 million to support critical water infrastructure projects. FY 2013 Budget in Brief 3 FY 2013 budget priorities Managing critical water infrastructure calls for major investments Managing infrastructure assets for reliability From dams to treatment plants to pipelines, much of the district's infrastructure was built 50 to 60 years ago. This aging infrastructure must be properly maintained on an ongoing basis, repaired, replaced or renovated over time to ensure that these assets continue to reliably provide drinking water, provide flood protection and protect the environment in the future. The district's asset management program entails developing and implementing a systematic process to effectively manage this infrastructure over the long term and to get the most out of our water supply, flood protection and stream stewardship work. The asset management program is supported by the district's Five -Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which the board approved along with the FY 2013 budget. The Fiscal Year 2013 -17 Capital Improvement Program includes 72 projects totaling $2.3 billion. During this period, it is estimated that the district will award construction contracts worth $540 million, which is expected to generate or sustain between 5,300 and 10,600 jobs in the private sector. In addition, an estimated $45 million to $55 million will be expended on consultant contracts, generating or sustaining between 200 and 400 jobs in the private sector. The five -year CIP includes 40 projects for water supply improvements ($1 .0 billion), 16 projects to increase flood protection ($715 million), and 11 environmental restoration, enhancement and mitigation projects ($60 million). 4 FY 2013 Budget in Brief Among the projects planned for FY 2013 are: • Rinconada Water Treatment Plant Reliability Improvement project — $8.5 million allocated for the multi -year project that is estimated to cost $207 million. • Five -year Pipeline Rehabilitation — $4.1 million allocated for the project that is estimated to cost $22.9 million and is scheduled to be completed in 2017. Pacheco Pumping Plant Adjustable Speed Drives Replacement — $1 million. The total project cost is estimated to be $19.6 million. The plant is the largest district - operated pump station. Corrosion Repairs to the Penitencia Water Treatment Plant Clearwell — $1 million. The total project cost is estimated at $4.5 million. Santa Teresa Water Treatment Plant Incompatible Materials project to improve safety at the plant — $3.2 million. The total project cost is estimated to be $12.8 million. For more information about the district's five -year CIP, visit valleywater.org /CIP.aspx. Securing imported water to ensure adequate supplies Since our local water resources are insufficient to meet all the water needs of our region, on average 55 percent of our water supply is imported, originating in the Sierra Nevada. Approximately 40 percent of this water is delivered through the Sacramento -San Joaquin Delta. It is critical that these imported water supplies be maintained, not only to meet annual drinking water The Delta transports 40 percent of our water supply FY 2013 budget priorities needs but also to sustain the county's groundwater basins, and prevent recurrence of land subsidence and saltwater intrusion. Imported water supplies are critical to sustaining the county's economy. In addition to importing water, the district also negotiates water transfers, water banking and annual exchanges to address potential water shortages. However, the Delta is in peril due to deteriorating water quality, environmental stressors, instability of existing Delta levees, underlying seismic risks, increasing threats of altered hydrology and sea level rise due to climate change, and ongoing regulatory uncertainty and concerns over the health of the Delta ecosystem. The district is participating in the development of a long -term, science -based Delta solution that is cost - effective and balances water supply reliability and a sustainable Delta ecosystem. The budget allocation for imported water is $44.4 million. For more information, visit valleywater.org /Services/ Delta.aspx. Ensuring safety of the dams Recognizing the catastrophic nature of potential dam failure, dam safety continues to be one of the district's top district priorities. The program includes monitoring, maintenance and rehabilitation of the dams. With greater understanding about seismic events, standards have evolved significantly since the dams were constructed in the 1930s and 50s. As a result, the district is conducting seismic stability evaluations of eight of its 10 dams. Evaluations of three dams, including Anderson Dam, have been completed. The evaluation of three additional dams will be completed early this fiscal year with the final two scheduled for completion the following year. The FY 2013 budget includes: • Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit — Continue work on seismic stability improvements for public safety, operational flexibility and asset protection In FY 2013, $1.6 million is allocated for the multi -year project estimated to cost $191 million. 3 • Calero and Guadalupe Dams Seismic Retrofit — Plan, design and carry out improvements to the Calero and Guadalupe dams, and the Almaden - Calero Canal. The FY 2013 budget allocation is $2.2 million, while the total project cost is estimated at $120 million. For more information, visit valleywater.org / damsafety.aspx. Evaluating the seismic stability of Anderson Dam Expanding recycled water to improve reliability With water demand forecast to increase in the future and the imported water supplies continuing to be uncertain, the district is developing local supply. An increasingly important local source of water supply is drought -proof recycled water. In the FY 2013 budget, the district is continuing its significant investment in recycled water with the ongoing construction of the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center in north San Jose. The $65 million project, a partnership with the San Jose City, is scheduled to be completed in March 2013 and begin producing up to eight million gallons per day of highly purified water. The near - distilled - quality water will be blended with existing recycled water for expanded use in industry and irrigation, and is allocated $1.5 million in FY 2013. For more information, visit valleywater.org / Services /RecycledWater.aspx. FY 2013 Budget in Brief 5 FY 2012 -13 budget priorities I� Environmental stewardship - - -A _ oETErmoN 1' MFG OAK GMEEK LK `•� ,,MSANKMENT lMBANKMENT FILL .`.iflLL . A _ c4 GREEK Planning for sustainable water management The district's long -range planning efforts guide the investment of public funds in maintaining the complex system for the reliable delivery of quality services. Currently, two master plan efforts are under way. The Water Supply and Infrastructure Master Plan, with a $0.5 million allocation, will be the district's roadmap for ensuring future water supply reliability for the residents and businesses in Silicon Valley. The plan, to be completed in fall 2012, will identify the supplies, infrastructure and operational approaches needed to meet our region's water needs. The master plan will specify: • The preferred mix of water supply sources and conservation • New infrastructure and existing infrastructure capacity increases that will be needed to treat, store and transport future water supply sources • Operational approaches for managing water supplies and facilities Meanwhile, the Flood Protection and Stream Stewardship Master Plan has completed needs and opportunities identification. It will lay the foundation for prioritizing the flood protection and stream stewardship work for the future. For more information, visit valleywater.org/ services /watersupplyplanning.aspx. 6 FY 2013 Budget in Brief Another important element of the district's mission is to provide water resources stewardship. This entails integrating stewardship in our operations and capital projects as well as protecting and restoring habitats. For example, in FY 2013, among the priority water utility projects is the completion of the Three Creeks Habitat Conservation Plan, which addresses how the district's water supply and dam maintenance activities affect steelhead trout populations in local waterways. Some of the other significant stewardship projects in FY 2013 are: • Managing 350 acres of revegetation along streams — $1.4 million • Updating a hydrologic model for three creeks — $250,000 • Acquiring Hendrys Creek property to preserve about 117 acres of stream and watershed land — $1.5 million • Restoring Jacques Gulch, a tributary to the Almaden Reservoir, to reduce the amount of mercury transported into the Guadalupe River —$132,000 For more information, visit valleywater.org /Services HealthyCreeksandEcoSystems.aspx Completed Stevens Creek Corridor Phase One FY 201 2 -13 budget priorities Meeting our Clean, Safe Creeks commitments In 2000, Santa Clara County voters approved the Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection special parcel tax to fund projects addressing the community needs for enhanced stream stewardship and flood protection. Most of the projects or outcomes identified in the measure have been entirely or nearly completed or are on track to be completed. These include six locally funded flood protection projects. However, three flood protection projects that are heavily dependent on diminishing state and federal funding have been re- scoped to deliver the "local funding only" option. The Clean, Safe Creeks program allocations for this year are $20.7 million, of which $12.2 million is for flood protection; $4.7 million is to ensure there is clean, safe water in creeks and bays; and $2.1 million to protect, enhance or restore creek and bay ecosystems. Among the Clean, Safe Creeks flood protection projects with major funding allocations are: • Permanente Creek — $10.4 million to continue work on a project to provide flood protection to 1,664 parcels between El Camino Real and San Francisco Bay, improve water quality, provide environmental restoration, and enhance trails opportunities. The total project cost is estimated at $56.5 million. • Sunnyvale East and West Channels — $2.54 million and FY 2012 carry- forward of $1.4 million. The total project cost is estimated at $96.5 million. • Upper Berryessa Creek — $2.6 million. The total project cost is estimated at $39.9 million. • Upper Guadalupe River — Plan to expend $3.3 million, which is money carried forward from FY 2012. The total project cost is estimated at $133.6 million. More information on progress of the program, including reports from the Independent Monitoring Committee on Clean, Safe Creeks implementation, is available at valleywater.org/ Programs /CleanSafeCreeksPlan.aspx. Colobazas Creek Flood Protection Project has been completed Maintaining protection from flooding Protecting homes, businesses and transportation networks from the devastating effects of floods is one of the main jobs of the district. Flood protection activities include both major construction projects and annual stream maintenance to maintain the water - carrying capacity of streams and channels. The Clean, Safe Creeks program funds a. significant portion of flood protection capital projects. The FY 2013 watersheds operation and capital budget allocation is $51.5 million and includes: • Inspecting and assessing 140 miles of streams throughout the county — $4.2 million • Repairing 630 linear feet of eroding creek banks to maintain creek conveying capacity and water quality — $2.3 million • Removing 41,400 yards of sediment — $3.5 million • Removing 620 acres of in- stream vegetation — $1.1 million • Removing 2,600 cubic yards of debris from streams — $1.2 million • Managing 2,720 acres of vegetation on upland property — $1.9 million Get more information at valleywater.org /services/ Flood Protection.aspx. FY 2013 Budget in Brief 7 Jir t An integrated water system Where does our water come from? ♦ Local drinking water treatment plant • Cities ^- Lakes, reservoirs, rivers, bays & the Delta OMokelumne Aqueduct Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct Delta Mendota Canal South Bay Aqueduct © California Aqueduct 0 San Felipe Project OCoastal Aqueduct A Jones Pumping Plant H.O. Banks Delta Pumping Plant South Bay Pumping Plant L9 O'Neill Pumping Plant A Pacheco Pumping Plant © Coyote Pumping Plant Santa Clara County Santa Clara County by the numbers A 3 30% local water © • • 15% natural groundwater • 10% from reservoirs to groundwater • 5% from reservoirs to drinking N w water treatment plants Shasta Lake 5 55% imported water r —Q • • 15% through Delta to replenish groundwater • 25% through Delta to drinking water treatment plants • 15% from Hetch Hetchy system 5% recycled water 90% :6 ,Lake M� e Oroville 100% 'r9r lake Tahoe 99 Folsom Lake 09 \ AMERICAN RIVER Mokelumne O Aqueduct SACRAMENTO j SACRAMENTO SAN /DAOUIN DELTA \ S STOCKTON • Don P o \� it VV SAN FRANCISCO • • TRAC UMNEPtgE P Lake Mc ure South Bay � TVO� AAueaurt � flake \`iEa ............. [XlValle P(,E00. Crystal Springs � !k� Reservoir • SAgJOSE Sq ••. ♦ C, . _ __ N JOgOUIN RIVER SANTA CRUZ a „rPBne f Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct South Bay \ Aqueduct . MONTER• EY Penitencia Stevens Ck. Va ona • SA OSE Santa Teresa . Anderson Rinconada -Vasona Cross Valley' Pipeline il[ Almaden )IChesbro v as 8 FY 2013 Budget in Brief Coyote Coyote O • San Felipe Project • San Luis FRESNO Reservoir 0 San Justo 6,a, HOLLISTER Reservoir g�b9 'S7 PQo SAN LUIS OBISPO Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct South Bay \ Aqueduct . MONTER• EY Penitencia Stevens Ck. Va ona • SA OSE Santa Teresa . Anderson Rinconada -Vasona Cross Valley' Pipeline il[ Almaden )IChesbro v as 8 FY 2013 Budget in Brief Coyote Coyote O • San Felipe Project • San Luis FRESNO Reservoir 0 San Justo 6,a, HOLLISTER Reservoir g�b9 'S7 PQo SAN LUIS OBISPO Almaden )IChesbro v as 8 FY 2013 Budget in Brief Coyote Coyote O • San Felipe Project • San Luis FRESNO Reservoir 0 San Justo 6,a, HOLLISTER Reservoir g�b9 'S7 PQo SAN LUIS OBISPO PQo SAN LUIS OBISPO ;I An integrated water system Flood protection and stream stewardship projects Cnlaveros keservn, Flood Protection (11) �. tmpitas a Son Froncisquito Creek, Son Francisco Bay through Seorsville Dom Alk Yisss' - 0 Adobe Creek, El Camino Real to Rhus Ridge Permanente Creek, Son Francisco Bay to Foothill Expressway 0. 0 Sunnyvale East and West Channels Improvement Los iNs d 1, ` © Calabazas Creek, Miller Avenue to Wardell Road Lot ¢{ � >o ifte } Q 8erryessa Creek, 880 to Calaveras Boulevard =s ri Q Coyote Creek, Montague Expressway to Interstate 280 In r o Q Upper Penilenclo Creek, Coyote Creek to Dorel Drive Watershed °i�' Jp' 0 Guadalupe River Downtown, Interstate 880 to Interstate 280 Watershed W had 0 Upper Guadalupe River, Willow Street Bridge to Blossom Hill Road Stevens Creek $ 11—your m Llogas Creek - Upper, Buena Vista Road to Wright Avenue lose Watershed ' - -. 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Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir Almaden •; Lake El-cm Reserwlr':' Mergan Nil Q - --- -- Chesbro Reservoir F'' Coyote - �� ', Reservoe Uvasn Stream Stewardship (16) Reservoii- 0 Guadalupe Creek Cape Ivy Control, Q Island Ponds Tidal Wetland Restoration Q Pond A 8 Tidal Wetland Restoration ------ " ,• Q Stevens Creek Corridor Restoration Partnership Q Polo Alto Flood basin Phrogmites oustrolis Removal uVas /llagas 0 Watersheds 0 0 Adobe Creek Upper Reach 5 Restoration Q Q Guadalupe River and Ross Creek Invasive Exotic Vegetation Removal Q Guadalupe Creek U Frame Wall Removal 0 Guadalupe River Aquatic Enhancement Program 0 Soap lake Floodplam and Riparian Easement Property Acquisition Program s. eti Q Carnadero Preserve Tick Creek Riparian Enhancement f Q Low Flow Channel Modification for Fish Passage Improvement on Uvas Creek Q Lower Uvas Creek Fish Passage at Balsa Road Ladder Q Upper Pojoro Watershed Vegetated Buffer Strip Project Q Polossou Ridge Wetland Management Project 0 Lower Silver Creek Flood Protection Project Enhancements The district is one of a very few water agencies that manage water supply and flood protection, while providing stream stewardship. This is a great advantage as the district is best able to consider water supply impacts when altering a creek to provide flood protection, or consider impacts to the environment downstream as well as flood risks when operating water supply reservoirs. Both district operations and capital projects can have either a negative or positive effect on the critical life cycle of plants and animals. By integrating environmental principles in all its water supply and flood protection decisions, the district is able to minimize the negative effects as well as help restore habitat by mitigation projects. In addition, the district carries out environmental enhancement projects that create or restore tidal or riparian wetlands. The map above shows some of the flood protection and the stream stewardship projects, including the Clean, Safe Creeks projects. For more information, visit valleywater.org /Services/ HealthyCreeksandEcoSystems .aspx. FY 2013 Budget in Brief 9 'k EL\ District revenues How is the district funded? $138.8M The district receives funding from a variety of sources, including treated water, surface /recycled water and groundwater production charges; proceeds from ad valorem property taxes; Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection special parcel tax; benefit assessments that support financing for flood protection $19.4M Debt Financing ,,,A $35.9M * Special Parcel Tax projects; interest earnings, cost - sharing agreements and grants. The Special Parcel Tax *, which provides funding for stream stewardship and flood protection, will expire in 2016. Bringing federal, state and local funds The district aggressively pursues external funding to supplement its principal revenue. For example, since 2000, the district has received more than $135 million in federal funding for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood protection projects. Similarly by June 2012, the district had received nearly $21 million in the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus funding. In FY 2013, the district is projected to bring in $41.4 million in federal, state and local funds. Among the projects expected to receive external funding are: • $22.5 million in federal and state funding for the Lower Silver Creek Proiect 10 FY 2013 Budget in Brief • $12.6 million in state funding for the Upper Guadalupe River Flood Protection Project • $1 million from the City of Morgan Hill for the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection project • $1.2 million from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for Recycled Water • $483,000 in local reimbursements for Pacheco Pumping Plant ASD replacement maintenance; San Felipe cable replacement; and small capital improvements • $300,000 from the City of San Jose as cost sharing for the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center District outlays /41,/ What does the FY 2013 budget pay for? Reliable, Clean Water $154.8M Natural Flood Protection $38.1M M Debt Service, $31.9M 12 Budgeted activities carry out the districts mission as defined by our board of directors through district "ends," or outcome - related policies. The three highest -level policies are: • There is a reliable, clean water supply for current and future generations (Reliable, Clean Water). • There is a healthy and safe environment for residents, businesses and visitors, as well as for future generations (Natural Flood Protection). • There is water resources stewardship to protect and enhance watersheds and natural resources and to improve the quality of life in Santa Clara County (Water Resources Stewardship). 'ater Resources Stewardship $22.4M . , IMMMON 27% (includes $54.7M in intra- district reimbursements.) The chart above shows projected funding for each of the three areas for FY 2013, plus debt service and support services. Debt service reflects the debt incurred to finance projects providing reliable, clean water, natural flood protection and water resources stewardship. Support Services include governance and leadership; financial, legal, human and information system resources; and business assets. Support Services budget numbers of $92.7 million in the chart above include $54.7 million funded by intra- district overhead reimbursements. *$285.2M does not include $54.7M in intra- district reimbursements. These are overhead costs charged to projects for support services such as human resources, information technology, legal and financial services. FY 2013 Budget in Brief 11 Financial Stability and Future Planning Reserves fund expected and unexpected infrastructure costs Water utility is one of the most capital- intensive utility sectors. It is substantially more capital intensive than other regulated industries such as electric, gas, and telecom, and about 20 times more capital intensive than the Standard and Poor's 500, according to the 2009 Water Research Foundation report "Improving Water Utility Capital Efficiency." Managing, maintaining and upgrading our county's complex and critical water system infrastructure requires long -term planning and large investments. To make these investments, or to meet any emergency, the district sets aside reserve funds. Reserves are budgeted funds set aside for specific future costs, such as large capital projects or infrastructure refurbishments, or to meet any unexpected costs. Reserves provide a critical safety net to ensure that the district has the funds to meet its operational obligations in the normal course of business and in times of emergency. For example, over the next decade, the district will invest about $1 billion on critical infrastructure repairs to prevent any major infrastructure breakdown and ensure a safe and reliable water system. These include major investments to improve the seismic reliability of our dams, and to upgrade the Rinconada Water Treatment Plant, the district's first drinking water treatment plant that began operations in 1968. The district's financial outlook shows that between 2013 and 2018, district expenditures will exceed revenues each year, and reserves will help the district make the essential investments. As construction of these major public works projects are undertaken, the district's unrestricted reserves will be drawn down. "Restricted" reserves have legal, regulatory or contractual limitations, and may be spent for specific purposes only. "Committed" reserves do not have externally- imposed restrictions, but are designated for specific uses, such as capital construction, operations and maintenance activities, or to meet uninsured catastrophic losses. The district's reserve policy is reviewed annually in public session with our board of directors and ensures that reserves are used for their intended purposes. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013, the district's reserves are estimated at $267.3 million. Local funding for local water projects Since 2000, many of the district's highest priority efforts • Provide flood protection to homes, businesses, have been supported by voter - approved local funding, schools, streets and highways which is set to expire in 2016. To ensure safe, clean water is here in the county for years to come, the district has developed the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program, a 15 -year program based on input received from approximately 16,000 residents and stakeholders. The program priorities are: • Ensure a safe, reliable water supply for the future Reduce toxins, hazards and contaminants, such as mercury and pharmaceuticals, in our waterways Protect our water supply and local dams from the impacts of earthquakes and natural disasters Restore fish, bird and wildlife habitat; and provide open space access 12 FY 2013 Budget in Brief In July 2012, the district board of directors decided to place a measure on the November ballot to renew the expiring parcel tax to fund these high priorities without increasing tax rates. Any renewal of the voter - approved local funding would: • Provide an exemption for low- income seniors citizens • Require all expenditures to be published annually • Require external oversight by an independent monitoring committee • Require at least two professional audits Continuation of the existing parcel tax, currently at about $54 per residential parcel, will provide $720 million to fulfill the community priorities over the 15 -year life of the program. For more information, visit safecleanwater.org. Financial Stability and Future Planning Ir, Groundwater production charges for municipal and industrial uses 1400 The lower end of the ranges (line immediately below the North County (Zone W -2) shaded areas) represents the 1200 adopted groundwater projection charges for FY 2012 -13 and 1000 projected for FY 2014 -2018. The corresponding future g aeo evs trajectory is based on the 800 assumption that operating y ndeqed services will either continue at Q 6K "s or below the level budgeted in w 600 62, FY 2013. The high end of the sov range (line immediately above " ' South Count' (Zone W -5) the shaded areas) represents 400 the groundwater production :cos ais 3zs 33, 15 charges required to fund all the 200 '' " Bs z95 operations and capital projects Ad°pted identified by water utility staff to meet the board's Ends Policies 0 over the next few years. Future 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 uncertainties could result in the identification of additional Fiscal Year capital or operations projects that are not reflected in the high ■ North county (zone W -2) ■ south County (zone W -s) end of the range. Water charges raised to maintain and rehabilitate critical infrastructure In FY 2013, the district increased the municipal and industrial groundwater production charge by 9.3 percent (average of $1.83 per month per household) in the North County, and 3.5 percent, (average of 34 cents per month) in the South County These charges pay for all operations and capital projects associated with managing the groundwater. The charges vary between the two water utility zones —Zone W -2 for North County and Zone W -5 for South County— because the two zones are substantially separate and distinct with entirely different costs of providing service. The North County, which overlays the Santa Clara groundwater subbasin, North of Metcalf Road, is densely populated and has more infrastructure, including three drinking water treatment plants, to serve mostly municipal and industrial water needs. The South County, which overlays the entire Llagas groundwater subbasin from Metcalf Road south to the Pajoro River, is more sparsely populated. It relies on groundwater to serve roughly 50 percent agricultural and 50 percent non - agricultural water needs. Although no treated water is produced in South County, it receives imported water to recharge the groundwater subbasin. The latest increases in charges are critical to carry out infrastructure repair /replacement projects and fund essential operations, such as operating an extensive water - supply system, importing water and running and maintaining water treatment plants, to ensure an uninterrupted supply of water. Many of the district's reservoirs are currently under storage restrictions because the dams are not seismically safe. Similarly, some of the pipelines, valves and treatment plant equipment are nearing the end of their useful life and must be replaced. In addition, the Silicon Valley is heavily dependent on imported water delivered through the Delta, which is in ecological decline and threatens key fish species and water supply reliability. To reduce our reliance on the Delta, the district is making significant investments to expand the use of locally sourced recycled water. Costs are also rising because of increasingly stringent drinking water regulations that make it necessary to invest in new treatment technologies. FY 2013 Budget in Brief 13 Value of water Elevation „ Population 100 ft _... ..: ........ 2 million 50 ................... ............. _ ......... ... ..... _. .............. ......._........ . ... _.._ ..._. ............................................. ............................... l million 0 ..__..... ...._.. _.._.....__.w.................. _._._.__._.... __....._..__......_......._ ._.. ...._.... ........... ......... .. 0 J R tru Increased deliveries of Cap loco imported water (federal) 5 0 ............... ..... _......_ .............. . Land Surface Elevation 100 ft .......... Groundwater .._. .... _.......-__ .... ............._...........�.._.. . Elevotion Population oft oft ' ' ' Year A graphic representation not intended as a technical exhibit. Groundwater: Investing in reliability Groundwater is the foundation of our water supply, meeting about 40 percent of the demand Approximately 160,000 AF of groundwater is pumped by local water retailers and private well owners each year. Local communities have relied on groundwater since the 1850s, but excessive pumping in the early 1900s led to overdraft and land subsidence, causing the land to sink. As the graph above shows, the groundwater decline was briefly halted after the district constructed reservoirs to capture more local water and recharge the groundwater. However, the explosive post -WWII growth combined with a major drought from 1940 -46, put a severe strain on the local water resources. This trend was halted in 1969, a result of the district actively managing the groundwater to replenish the aquifer with local and imported water. The program includes management and operation of dams, pipelines and recharge ponds. On average, the district's recharge program replenishes twice the amount of water replenished naturally. 14 FY 2013 Budget in Brief The district's treated water deliveries and water conservation and recycling programs also help protect groundwater by reducing the amount of water that needs to be pumped. In addition, the district monitors and protects groundwater quality through sampling from a number of deep wells throughout the county. It also ensures wells are properly constructed and destroyed, conducts technical studies, and works with regulatory and land use agencies to prevent or minimize contamination. The vast storage capacity in groundwater basins also serves as protection against droughts. It allows the district to store excess water in wet years for use during shortages. Recharging and monitoring groundwater also prevents saltwater intrusion in the north part of the county. Active management of groundwater is vital to protect against groundwater overdraft, land subsidence, and salt water intrusion. With the extensive infrastructure in place today, even a small amount of subsidence would be financially devastating. Get more information at valleywater.org /Services/ Groundwater.aspx. Value of water I \It� --- --1 A Gallon of* A Gallon of* f . $11.35 $16.00 Tap water - a true bargain In Santa Clara County, on average, a gallon of tap water costs less than a cent. It is a true bargain considering the large infrastructure, the energy and expertise it takes to treat and provide safe and clean /iT, / A Gallon of TAP WATER less than a cent A Gallon of* A Gallon of* Wholesale agency rate comparison $4.00 $2.49 water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. When compared with the cost of other products we use every day, tap water is clearly one of the best deals around. SCVWD North (Groundwai roducfion per AF) $569 9.3% Adopted SCVWD North W-2 (Treated Water per AF) $669 7.9% Adopted SCVWD South W -5 (Groundwater production per AF) $285 3.5% Adopted Metropolitan Water District (Treated Water per AF)' $900 4.3% Adopted Metropolitan Water District (Untreated Water per AF)' $666 5.4% Adopted Orange County Water District (Groundwater per AF) $254 4.7% Adopted San Diego County Water Authority (Treated Water per AF)' $1,353 9.9% Adopted San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (Treated Water per AF) $1,146 11.4% Adopted Zone 7 Water District (Treated Water per AF)' $945 7.0% Staff Projection 'MWD, SDCWA and Zone 7 rates are based on a calendar year. )i.e. 2013 rate would be effective on 1/1 /2013) FY 2013 Budget in Brief 15 From left to right: Directors Tony Estremera, Patrick Kwok, Richard P. Santos, Donald F. Gage, Linda J. LeZotte, Joe Judge and Brian A. Schmidt Governance and Board of Directors Pursuant to the District Act, the district's board of directors governs the district (California Water Code, Chapter 60, Water Code Appendix, §§ 1 -35) and directs the CEO and board - appointed officers. The board is composed of seven members; each elected from equally populated district's drawn through a formal process. Board members serve overlapping four -year terms and elect a new chair and vice -chair annually. The board holds regular public meetings and special board meetings, as needed. Board agendas and supporting materials are posted 10 days in advance, providing the public sufficient notice. The board meetings are also broadcast on the internet and are accessible in a web archive. In fact, the district is the only Northern California water agency that broadcasts its board meetings. How to find out more Interested in learning more about the Santa Clara Valley Water District, our finances and our budget? Just visit www.valleywater.org, and click on "About Us." You'll find financial information, including the adopted FY 2013 budget. For questions on the district's financial planning and budget, contact Najon Chu, Chief Financial Officer at (408) 630 -2208. © 2012 Santa Clara Valley Water District - MG /JL, July, 2012 Linda J. LeZotte Chair District Patrick Kwok Vice Chair Distri- + Donald F. Gage District Joe Judge Richard P. Santos Tony Estremera Brian A. Schmidt Stay in touch! Transparency, access and accountability What is "transparency ?" In government, transparency is the opposite of secrecy; an activity is transparent if all information about it is open and freely available. Transparency is seen as a means of holding public officials and agencies accountable. When government meetings are open to the media and the public, when budgets and financial statements may be reviewed by anyone, when laws, rules and decisions are open to discussion they are seen as transparent. The Santa Clara Valley Water District strives to be a transparent, accessible agency that is fully accountable to the community it serves. How accessible is the staff at the water district? We still believe in the human touch. Receptionists staff the water district's headquarters main lobby at 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our main phone number is: (408) 265 -2600. The water district also has an online customer service center designed to facilitate our speedy response to your inquiries, concerns, or kudos called Access Valley Water. Go to our website at www. valleywater.org and click here. Follow the three - step process and a staff person will be assigned to respond to - -.' you within three days. Where can the public get information on products, projects and services? If there is a water district project or facility in your neighborhood, community meetings and open houses are often held to share information with neighbors and get their feedback, ideas or concerns. If you live near a creek, there's a good chance you have received a notice about sediment removal or bank repair work being conducted in your neighborhood creek to reduce the occurrence of winter flooding. If you are a well owner, you have received an invitation to an open house and information about groundwater quality. Neighbors of our drinking water treatment plants receive winter and summer plant operations updates. These materials are available in multiple languages upon request. You can get information on these and other infrastructure, flood protection, stream stewardship and environmental restoration projects at www. valleywater.org. Our web site is continuously updated with recent mailings, informative publications, detailed reports, and news about the district's projects, programs, services and finances. A monthly e- newsletter, Valley Water a -news, is also available by clicking on the envelope icon on the district's webpage. We are also active on social media. How can the public be a part of the policy and decision making process? The district is governed by a seven - member board of directors. The Board of Directors normally meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the water district headquarters to discuss water policy and resources management issues. The board agenda and supporting materials are posted ten days in advance so the public has sufficient notice to review the materials and attend the meeting, if they so choose. The district is one of very few water agencies that broadcasts its board meetings on the internet and these broadcasts are also accessible in a web archive. In addition, a three - month Board Planning Calendar is reviewed in open session so the public can be aware, well in advance, of issues scheduled to come before the board. continued on back... Sometimes, the board meets at a location that's more convenient for a particular constituency. For example, annual hearings on South County water rates are alternately held in Morgan Hill and Gilroy. In addition, the water district has nine Board Advisory Committees, consisting of a total of 120 community volunteers who advise the board of directors on a range of policy and operational matters. The Environmental Advisory Committee advises the board in developing and recommending policies for environmental restoration and enhancement and environmental policy, in general. The Agricultural Water Advisory Committee advises the board in developing and recommending policies regarding water supply for agricultural uses. The Landscape Advisory Committee advises the board in developing and recommending policies for water conservation and providing a link between Santa Clara County's landscape industry and the board. Five geographically based Flood Protection and Watershed Advisory Committees, advise the board in developing and recommending policies for flood protection and stream stewardship in the valley's five watersheds. The Santa Clara Valley Water Commission assists the board in developing and recommending policies for water supply and water quality as well as in the annual review of groundwater charges. These meetings are noticed in advance on our website and are open to the public. If you are interested in serving on any of these committees, For more information, contact Teresa Alvarado at (408) 265 -2607, ext. 3081, or TAlvarado@valleywaterorg please contact the Clerk of the Board hotline: (408) 265 -2607, ext. 2277. How is the district held accountable to the public? As stewards of public funds, the water district's top priority is meeting the community's drinking water, stream stewardship and flood protection needs in a cost effective and efficient manner. Maintaining and exceeding these standards in the future will require vigilance, planning, preparedness and organizational excellence. As an example, in November of 2000, the voters of Santa Clara County supported a special parcel tax measure entitled the Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Plan. The plan promised four major outcomes to be completed over the course of a 15- year period. The ensure accountability to the voters, the ballot measure also created an Independent Monitoring Committee to annually review the implementation of the intended results of the plan and report its findings to the Board. The Independent Monitoring Committee meetings are publicly noticed, open to the public, and its annual report is available on the district's website. Measuring and improving the performance of our organization is also essential to efficiently delivering needed services. The district has achieved certification from the International Organization for Standardization for both Quality Management (ISO 9001) and Environmental Management (ISO 14001), making us the first and now, one of the only two water agencies in the state to achieve ISO certification. Many aspects of the water district's operations are periodically evaluated, analyzed or audited. Management audits and other performance reports are available to the public at: www.valleywater.org / About/ TransparencyAccountability.aspx For information about accessing public records, go to www. valleywater .org /PublicRecords.aspx The Santa Clara Valley Water District manages an integrated water resources system that includes the supply of clean, safe water, flood protection and stewardship of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County's 1.8 million residents. The district effectively manages 10 dams and surface water reservoirs, three water treatment plants, a state -of -the -art water quality laboratory, nearly 400 acres of groundwater recharge ponds and more than 275 miles of streams. We provide wholesale water and groundwater management services to local municipalities and private water retailers who deliver drinking water directly to homes and businesses throughout Santa Clara County. @2012 Santa Clara Valley Water District • *4/30/2011 gu a N 'StC • The Delta serves as a unique "hub" in OAK California's water system, receiving 0 • runoff from other watersheds that goes SAN FRANCISCO — for many beneficial uses throughout the state. The Delta provides a portion of the Crystal Spririg� drinking water for nearly two - thirds of the Reservoir state's population.... the two largest water systems in the state —the federal Central Valley :A&M 9 SACRAMENTO RtVER� AMERICAN RIVER * SACRAMENTO SAN :�-W(J- --Mokelumne Aqueduct C KTON�s�AUS South Bay OTRA P Aqueduct N�(R \VF Z J0V Z D a alle o_ ME SAN JOSE Project and the State Water Project —use the I Delta as a hub of their water conveyance SANTA CL system. —Delta Stewardship Council I I The San Francisco Bay Area depends on the Delta for 2/3 of its drinking water supply. Sierra Nevada snowmelt and rainfall fills rivers and streams that flow toward the San Francisco Bay. Much of that mountain water flows through the Sacramento -San Joaquin River Delta to communities throughout the Bay Area. The Delta is an essential feature of our water system. Yet, after decades of alterations, the Delta is far from the natural estuary it once was.The Delta's 150 -year old man -made network of levees is old and fragile. Without an effective conservation and renewal strategy, the Delta's sensitive ecosystem and water transport system will continue to deteriorate, threatening the delivery of safe, reliable drinking water to the nearly 2.5 million residents that we serve in the East Bay and Silicon Valley. The statewide Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) effort is attempting to achieve water supply reliability and ecosystem restoration for the Delta.To sustain our economy and our way of life, we must find a balanced solution that restores the Delta ecosystem and assures long -term sustainable water supplies. Beau Goldie, CEO Santa Clara Valley Water District Santo Clara Volley Water District () MONTEREY I I 1 Santa Clara Valley Water District Provides services to: 15 cities throughout Santa Clara County —Don Pedro Reservoir Lake McClure SAN IpAQU11y Rill San Felipe t Project °%6' n Luis FRESNO Re rvoir �r —San 1us iOL ISTER Reservoir • • • Serves: 1,800,000 people 40% V Delta - conveyed water All sources: 40% Delta- conveyed water 40% groundwater and local surface water 15% San Francisco Regional Water System (Sierra Nevada source) 5% recycled water Alameda County Water District Provides services to: Fremont. Newark Union City • • • Serves: 340,000 people 40% Delta- conveyed water All sources: 40% Delta- conveyed water 25% groundwater and local surface water 20% San Francisco Regional Water System (Sierra Nevada source) 15% Desalination © Zone 7 Water Agency Provides services to: Dublin, Pleasanton. Livermore, Dougherty Valley • • • Serves: 220,000 people 87% IF Delta- conveyed water All sources: 87% Delta- conveyed water 13% local surface water Bay Delta by the numbers Be informed. Know the facts. Get involved. Our future depends on it. /Jill uerig General M ager Zone 7 W ter Agency Walt Wadlow General Manager Alameda County Water District 9lHNf ®NCO /!t /i HN /fN0 /.4%9/C/ >>> Significant improvement in California's drinking water delivery system >>> Unprecedented ecosystem restoration and The BDCP creates a long -term plan for improving the state's existing water delivery system which needs urgent attention. There is a two -in -three chance that 100 -year floods or earthquakes will cause catastrophic flooding and significant change in the Delta by 2050. — Jeffrey Mount, UC Davis The BDCP reduces the risks of water pumping restrictions which have already affected Bay Area and statewide water supply and created uncertainty regarding future reliability. Water deliveries from the Delta have been reduced significantly in recent years due to years of drought and other systemic problems in the Delta. Left unaddressed, this will create tremendous impacts on California's economy, environment, agricultural industry and millions of residents throughout the state. —Delta Stewardship Council Economic certainty for the Bay Area's business community, including Silicon Valley The BDCP enhances and protects California's extensive water delivery system which is critical to our economic vitality and key to maintaining our competitive advantage. Water is indeed vital to the California economy... It is a scarce resource, subject to numerous and competing demands — including increasing demands for environmental uses. — Public Policy Institute of California Water shortages would have severe economic consequences. Water reduction scenarios of 10 % -30% would result in a decrease in revenue of $883 million to more than $10 billion in Santa Clara County alone. —David Sunding, PhD, The Brattle Group The BDCP improves water quality, benefiting industrial processes and reducing costs to business operations. The development of the Delta's lands, the channelization of its waterways, the discharge of pollutants, the introduction of non - native species, the alteration of flows, and the diversions of water from the system have combined to degrade the quality of water- and habitat. — Public Policy Institute of California conservation investments in the Delta The BDCP supports the recovery of endangered or threatened aquatic species and their habitat. Many factors have contributed to the Delta's decline. Agricultural, industrial and urban runoff has polluted its waters. Invasive, non - native species have adversely impacted the food chain and, as a result, native fish and wildlife populations suffer. —Delta Stewardship Council The BDCP restores tens of thousands of acres of tidal marsh and other habitat lost in past decades. Ecological investments in the Delta will ultimately benefit California's economy by securing higher - quality, more reliable water for agriculture and urban use, averting expensive responses to natural disasters, and expanding recreational opportunities. Ecosystem and economic objectives are mutually dependent. — Public Policy Institute of California >> Collaborative multi -year process is developing science -based solutions The BDCP addresses one of the most complex resource issues in California and has been championed by both a Republican and Democratic governor. The BDCP represents the best, most collaborative decision - making effort to date on these elusive and intractable issues. Its successful completion and implementation is imperative for California's future. — Lester Snow, Secretary for Natural Resources under Governor- Schwar-zenegger- The BDCP process has brought together local water agencies, environmental and conservation organizations, state and federal agencies, agricultural and other interest groups to develop solutions that are publicly - available and reviewed by independent scientific experts. A unique confluence of disparate interests have come together in the BDCP, making it perhaps the best hope of a broadly - supported, comprehensive solution today. — California Farm Bureau Federation We can conserve our way out of our water problems. Santa Clara County has reduced its water use by 15% since 1990 with a population growth of 300,000. Despite an increase in population of 28 %, Alameda County Water District customers are using the same amount as they did in 1990. Zone 7 Water Agency customers have reduced their consumption by over 20% for a population that has nearly doubled! Agricultural use has been cut by over 20% through more efficient irrigation methods. While conservation will continue to be an extremely important tool, even the greatest commitment to water use efficiency would not supplant imported water. ® We just need to fix the Delta's levees. Many of the 1,100 miles of Delta levees are built on soft peat soils around islands up to 25 feet below sea level that are continuing to sink. Replacing or shoring up these levees would be very costly and challenging, particularly in light of climate change and sea level rise. The instability and interdependence of levees failure of one levee can affect others are likely to be major issues for achieving any measure of water - supply reliability or ecosystem rehabilitation. Continuing the status quo of improving levees will not always be the most environmentally sustainable or economically defensible response in the years ahead. — National Research Council of the National Academies ® We don't need a Peripheral Canal. Qa A key component to any complete Delta solution is the construction of a new water conveyance (delivery) facility. The existing system has turned the Delta, originally a fluctuating - salinity estuary, into a freshwater basin. It has also created unnatural north to south flows in the Delta, confusing native species and disturbing the ecosystem. Peripheral canal is the best approach for addressing both ecosystem and economic risks. Instead of pulling water through the Delta to the pumps (the current system), a peripheral canal (or tunnel) would tap water upstream on the Sacramento River and move it around (or- underneath) the Delta to the pumps. — Public Policy Institute of California ® Any new facilities would damage the Delta. I The Delta is among the most modified deltaic systems in the world. New facilities would be designed to restore natural flow patterns.A new facility would set strict limits on water flows and provide the flexibility to take advantage of increased supplies in wet winters as insurance against future dry years. This change would be good for native fish: fewer would be trapped in the pumps and most would benefit from an increase in natural tidal flows within the Delta.A peripheral canal or tunnel has the best potential for safeguarding the Delta's environment while maintaining water supply reliability.— Public Policy Institute of California ® Nothing has happened yet, so what's the big deal? 1CM California is experiencing major water issues.There are already restrictions on water deliveries through the Delta. Growing recognition of California's changing conditions and mounting threats have brought competing stakeholders together to act.The time for solutions is now. The Delta of the future will be affected by worsening land subsidence, heightened seismic risk and possible effects of climate change (both sea level rise and changes in storm timing, intensity, and frequency). — California Natural Resources Agency, Department of Water Resources, and Department of Fish and Game New water delivery facilities will create between 80,000 and 130,000 new construction and operation jobs. —David Sunding, PhD,The Brattle Group California's current water system raises several red flags. Catastrophic interruptions of water supplies from earthquakes and floods could cause large short -term losses: unreliable supplies could also jeopardize business and infrastructure investments that support economic growth. — Public Policy Institute of California not only provide safe drinking water for children and families but also water for neighborhoods and businesses, the environment and wildlife, fire protection, agriculture and recreation. We have managed through water shortages, droughts, earthquakes and floods.And we have instituted many measures to increase water use efficiency in our regions in order to reduce our reliance on the Delta. We must continue to innovate and adapt to changing conditions.That is why we are exploring and developing new technologies and best practices around water storage and groundwater banking, conservation and water recycling, stormwater- capture and desalination.As important as these local measures are, they do not eliminate the need for a workable Delta solution that restores the health of the Delta ecosystem and assures sustainable water supplies. Our agencies have been actively involved in this process for years, and we are committed to working toward a balanced solution that is based on sound science and effective water management and ensures our region's ongoing health and vitality. Our future depends on it. What others say about the BDCP... Recognizing the primacy of water issues to the health of our state and businesses, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group supports moving forward with the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) process. — Silicon Valley Leadership Group The (Bay Delta) Conservation Plan aims to provide a framework for issuing those permits that guarantees sufficient water for wildlife.The plan also hopes to achieve comprehensive protection for threatened and endangered species through an ecosystem- focused approach. — Environmental Defense Fund The risk of inaction is unacceptable.An earthquake could cut off a key water supply to 25 million people in the state and more than 3 million acres of prime farmland, hurting families, businesses, communities and our economy. Restoring a reliable water supply is key to the long -term economic stability of Silicon Valley, the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California. — Regional Economic Association Leaders of California The BDCP promises to make a major contribution toward resolving California's current water crisis.The one thing that is absolutely certain is that unwavering opposition to California's efforts to solve the water crisis is not in anyone's better interest. — California Resources Secretary, John Laird The BDCP process, in tandem with the Delta Stewardship Council, offers perhaps the best chance to restore the ailing Delta ecosystem, and provide a more sustainable future for the Delta and California water supplies. —The Nature Conservancy Simply put, it is the large urban population centers that will suffer the greatest social, economic, and environmental harm if an earthquake or other natural disaster disrupts Delta water supplies.The evidence is clear that until the conveyance improvements and environmental investments proposed in the BDCP are put in place, the economic, social, and environmental well -being of California's urban communities is at risk. — California Latino Water Coalition and California State Conference of the NAACP We agree that the status quo is not acceptable and a new approach for managing water supplies and the aquatic environment in the Delta is necessary.We strongly support the BDCP's co -equal goals of restoring the critically important Sacramento -San Joaquin Delta and regaining water supply reliability for cities, farms, and businesses throughout California. — U.S.Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer www.valleywater.org www.zone7water.com www .baydeItaconservationpIan.com www.acwd.org CUSTOMER FEEDBACK ZJ Carla Gonzales, San Jose resident. Feedback from the water district Open House held on March 14 BY THE NUMBERS New mussel species discovered Aged and outdated computers updated. Acres of open space acquired. 7778 111 groundwater ��A), q Acre -feet of treated water delivered. 1 11 566 Lob tests performed. Acre -feet of water imported. JANUARY - MARCH 2012 qq Community Engagement FIRST -EVER OPEN HOUSE SHOWCASING ALL DISTRICT PROGRAMS More than 150 people stopped by the community Open House on March 14 to kick off National Groundwater Awareness Week. The event provided insight into water delivery, water treatment, water conservation, water supply, flood protection and environmental stewardship and experts led tours of the Los Alamitos percolation pond and Guadalupe River fish ladder. The education program entertained visitors with water magic and short demonstrations as part of the event's festivities. AWARDS The water district has received two consecutive Certificates of Achievement from California Highway Patrol for continuous commitment to highway safety, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL Certificate of Achievement SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT Z CUV CC('llI \f inTlVi i( "FII(V / ftAIIN(;Y IIVfF �IYi 1', Ingle �/ /1{M�� WATER CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN The water district partnered with several water retailers to moil out more than 32,000 postcard mailers promoting various district programs including Water Wise House Calls. save20galions.org I n MILESTONES GROUNDWATER RECHARGED' WATER IMPORTED` 369 total milestones 3 %•tnib 0 % completed on time 1136) 0 %. not completed but on schedule 1181) 0 % not completed and behind schedule (41) 0 needs adjustments I11) 0 0 j 8 d O O O O O O O O C 414 N !� a ep ao N O O TREATED WATER DELIVERED' LAB TESTS PERFORMED tO\ p df; 0 O 0 c Wt n � (1I Note FY12 03 compared to prior Q3 years (2) Note: ` in acre -feet (A /F) KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 2.1 Current and future water supply for municipalities, industries, agriculture and the environment is reliable. • Conducted numerous construction tours of the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center construction site for Board members, managers, key external stakeholders and water retailers. • Submitted the Notice of Intent for a General Use Permit to the California Department of Public Health to be a "producer" of advanced treated recycled water. • Bay Delta Conservation Plan - organized March 28 Special Board Meeting on In -Delta Perspectives. • Won a 2012 Silicon Valley Water Conservation Award, for the category of Large Government Agency. • Relosed l Oth Water Conservation Annual Report. • Presented initial 2012 Water Supply Outlook to Board. • Presented Well Permit Fee Schedule to Board and to three Board Advisory Committees, Water Retailers, and CA Groundwater Association. • Two shutdowns and startups were accomplished at Rinconada despite issues with equippment. Minimal delays were experienced by retailers. Held an Emergency Preparedness Workshop with Water Utility staff to discuss procedures and communication strategies for the Water Utility Enterprise in case of an emergency. 2.2 Raw water transmission and distribution assets are managed to ensure efficiency and reliability. • Operated raw water distribution system through South Bay Aqueduct, Rinconada, & Central Pipeline shutdowns with no incidents. Hostetter Turnout flow meter replacement completed. L� 2.3 Reliable high quality drinking water is delivered. Continued the South County free water quality testing program: • Sampled 65 private domestic wells (total of about 300 YTD) • Customer survey results - 95% of respondents rate value of the program as excellent or good completed scheduled monitoring: • Monitored water quality at 12 recharge facilities • Monitored groundwater quality in South County wells near recycled water irrigation site • Measured water levels in 198 wells • Monitored subsidence at two extensometers Processed 318 well permits. Held first Fluoridation Ad Hoc committee meeting on March 7. Completed California Department of Public Health, Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP(, Chemistry Audit. Our lab remains in excellent standing with the state. WUE Capital Projects Central Pipeline rehabilitation project completed. The pipeline was shut down for 4 weeks while in -house staff inspected the joints and pipe sections and completed necessary repairs. Presented fifteen items to the Board in support of WU capital projects in Q3, including: 3 Budget /Contingency Adjustments; 3 Notices of Contract Completion; 2 Planning Study Reports; 2 Construction Progress Updates on SVAWPC; 2 CIP process items; 2 Consultant Agreements; 1 Setting Public Hearing date for Engineer's Report. COMPLETED BY THE NUMBERS New meters in 21 Meter overhauls /calibrations 24 Meter OCCUraCy tests 31 Backflow device tests 54 Meter inspections 341 Well inspections 434 Treated water meter reads Groundwater meter reads NEW MUSSEL FOUND While biologists were conducting a special study at Silveira Lake for the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project, staff discovered a fresh water mussel, the California Floater. The mussel is a California native and has not been documented in the Llagas watershed previously. The California Department of Fish and Game confirmed the finding. The mussel plays an important role in water quality, utrient recycling and habitat quality. MAJOR REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION COMPLETED Closed January 13, 2012 after 9 years of extensive on- and-off negotiations Largest acreage transaction by the water district including its predecessor agencies: 1,149.2 acres Approximately 457 acres for mitigation Of Stream Maintenance Program (SMP) impacts on wetlands Within the 457 acres: 72 acres satisfies the remaining SMP California Red Legged Frog habitat mitigation obligation Another 226 acres provides potential immediate/ near term mitigation of other District projects; 250 acres are currently subject to a grazing lease with Waste Management of California, Inc. 216 acres is located within an inunda- tion zone for Anderson Reservoir CUSTOMER FEEDBACK Ross Creek Sediment Removal Project MILESTONES 276 total milestones 45 51% 0 %completed on time (142) 0 % not complete but on schedule (123) 0 % not complete and behind schedule (1 1) 0 needs adjustments (0) vl EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT UNIT • In accordance with Cal /EPA, 60 diesel particulate filter retrofits were completed on commercial trucks. These modifications help improve the air quality in the county. • The overall vehicle fleet size was reduced from 295 in June 2011 to 259 vehicles. This quarter's reduction accounted for 5 vehicles. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT UNIT • Fire -alarm and riser inspections completed throughout the Almaden Campus. • Passed annual preventative maintenance inspection of building automation systems. • New replacement chiller installed at the Santa Teresa Water Treatment Plant to provide optimal conditioned air at the plant. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • Completed the replacement of 100 aged and outdated computers (approximately 10% of total) with new Windows 7 desktop operating systems as port of the current 6 year annual replacement cycle. • On target to complete a GIS based Asset Inventory and Condition and Inspection System for the Watershed group. When deployed in July 2012, watershed inspectors will be able to collect asset inventory and condition information on waterway assets such as creek beds, slope protection, and outfalls while out in the field. The new technology will serve to standardize and automate the very intensive and paper -based process currently used. The new system will provide business efficiencies and improve the quality of data used for asset management analysis and life -cycle planning. The GIS mapping capabilities enhance data collection efforts and allow staff members to more easily visualize information both in the field and in the office. PURCHASING, CONSULTANT CONTRACT, AND WAREHOUSE • Exceeded Small Business Enterprises (SBE) consultant services 10% performance goal. 4398 of consulting contracts and amendments awarded to SBEs. • Processed an average of 123 purchase requests and completed 76% on time SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (SBE) PARTICIPATION SBE participation target for all three sourcing activities is 10 %. Data shown below is based on the previous 12 months. Total Spent: Total Spent: Total Spent: $10.3 million $2.5 million $3.2 million 43% 9% U% 78% %0 A Financial Information TOTAL PORTFOLIO BOOK VALUE $399.2 M 1___/ US Govt Agencies $326.5 M (81 8 %) Local Agency Investment Fund $50.0 M (12,5 %0) Money Market Mutual Funds $20.6 M (5.2 °0) Corporate Notes $2.0 M (0 5 %) Time Deposits $100 K (0.03 `o) ($ in millions) FY12 FY12 YTD RECVD Adjusted Adopted Adjusted Q312 Service Funds General Fund $4.7 $4.7 $3.2 68% Service Funds $0.5 $0.5 $0.2 40% Benefit Assessment Funds $19.1 $19.1 $10.6 55% Stream Stewardship $58.9 $58.9 $42.3 72% Clean, Safe Creeks $37.4 $37.4 $24.0 64% Water Utility $176.4 $176.4 $132.9 75% Total $297.0 $297.0 $213.2 72% ($ in millions) FY12 FY12 Adopted Adjusted General Fund A $44.7 $45.1 Service Funds $8.5 $8.9 Benefit Assessment Funds $15.7 $15.7 Stream Stewardship $42.6 $43.2 Clean, Safe Creeks $11.5 $11.5 Water Utility $141 1 $143 8 Outsourced to SBE Cutsourced to SBE SubtotalOpertns. $264.1 $268.2 $4.5 million $2.5 million Capital (All Funds)B $100.7 $182.3 'South County Recycled Water Pipeline Short Term Phase 1 A $1 145M is not A GF $41 2 M & Service Fund& $11 OM for a total of $. included because it was not bid under the Districts SBE program. B Adjusted Capital Budget Indudee $74 7M carry lw wo,J i,­. r YTD SPENT Q3 12 $29.9 66% $5.9 66% $14.1 90% $29.7 69% $8.1 70% $94.8 66% $182.5 68% $65.7 36% Produced by the Independent Monitoring Committee Fiscal Year 2010-2011 1 Year 10 Santa Clara Valley Water District's Clean, Safe Greeks and Natural Flood Protection Program A 15 -year program to preserve and protect our quality of life Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Plan I Ind c'¢ek SQ C �0 Palo A 51 Diversion rel ' Los Altos Hills ' View m � a O I��fa,I�S Stevens Creek \ Reservoir Low � E Rinconado Reservoir Milpitas 1 �s s0 S Q a E ti J' Santa Cla San Francisquito Creek, San Francisco Bay through Searsville Dam © Permanente Creek, San Francisco Bay to Foothill Expressway © Sunnyvale East Channel Improvement, Guadalupe Slough to Interstate 2 0 Sunnyvale West Channel Improvement, Guadalupe Slough to Highway © Calabazas Creek, Miller Avenue to Wardell Road Berryesso Creek, 880 to Calaveras Boulevard to Interstate 680 Coyote Creek, Montague Expressway to Highway 280 Q Upper Guadalupe River, Interstate 280 to Blossom Hill Road Upper Llogas Creek, Buena Vista Road to Wright Avenue to no Los Gatos asona Reservoir 9jd3 �o sc �e Lenihan Dam/ Guadalupe Lexington Reservoir Reservoir 41 Almc Lake Elsman Resei San Francisquito Creek, San Francisco Bay through Searsville Dam © Permanente Creek, San Francisco Bay to Foothill Expressway © Sunnyvale East Channel Improvement, Guadalupe Slough to Interstate 2 0 Sunnyvale West Channel Improvement, Guadalupe Slough to Highway © Calabazas Creek, Miller Avenue to Wardell Road Berryesso Creek, 880 to Calaveras Boulevard to Interstate 680 Coyote Creek, Montague Expressway to Highway 280 Q Upper Guadalupe River, Interstate 280 to Blossom Hill Road Upper Llogas Creek, Buena Vista Road to Wright Avenue Outcome 1 of the Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Program (Program) is designed to protect homes, schools, businesses and transportation networks from flooding. The Program includes nine new flood protection projects to safeguard approximately 16,000 parcels, including homes, schools, businesses, agricultural lands and public facilities. These projects are being developed to provide as many benefits as possible beyond flood protection including ecosystem restoration, water quality improvement, aesthetic enhancement, and recreational opportunities. Statewide, capital project construction bids continue to be very competitive, and are often well below engineers' estimates, due to the worldwide recession. The water district continues to progress projects towards construction; some cost savings may be realized if the current market conditions are sustained for the next several years. • The Calabazas Flood Protection Project completed the first year of construction in Fiscal Year 2010 -201 1. This project is scheduled to complete construction by October 2011. This project will protect 2,483 parcels. • Permanente Creek is currently scheduled to begin construction in September 2012. This project will protect 2,220 parcels. Work continues on the Upper Guadalupe River, Upper Berryessa Creek, and Upper Llagas Creek flood protection projects, however, due to uncertainty and delays in federal funding, the schedule for the Upper Guadalupe River flood protection project has been delayed to 2019. The goal of the sediment removal project is to maintain at least 90% of improved channels at design capacity. The Program pays for the removal of 8,000 cubic yards or 10 percent of the District average sediment removal from channels. With Program funds, the District has removed 58,988 cubic yards program -to -date. The IMC is satisfied that the sediment removed using Program funds helped maintain the water carrying capacity of flood channels, even though the amount of sediment removal was less than the originally estimated annual target of 8,000 cubic yards. The amount of sediment needing to be removed is dependent upon the severity of winter storms. The District set aside $496,000 in Fiscal Year 2010- 201 1 for future creek maintenance. At the end of Fiscal Year 2010 -201 1, the total reserve fund for future creek maintenance is $4,356,000. With continuous contributions at the same level through 2016, the reserve fund will support the Program activities until 2029, when the fund runs out. Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Program OUTCOME 1 W V The purpose of Outcome 2 of the Program is to protect and improve water quality in local creeks that flow into the San Francisco and Monterey Bays. Clean streams provide habitat for fish, frogs, and other wildlife and enhance the quality of life for residents of Santa Clara County. Outcome 2 supports this goal by funding programs that reduce and prevent pollution in our streams. In Santa Clara County, local urbanization has increased reliance on local streams to provide groundwater recharge and flood water carrying capacity as well as providing an important role as habitat for native plants and wildlife species. The activities under Outcome 2 are designed to reduce pollution from urban runoff by working with local cities and other organizations to educate their staff and the public about pollution prevention practices. Additionally, this program supports the District's Good Neighbor Program by funding trash removal from neighborhood creeks and graffiti removal from bridges and floodwalls. • The District is meeting its commitment to reduce pollutants from urban runoff in the Uvas /Llagas watersheds by providing assistance to south county cities for implementation of pollution prevention measures. • The District met its commitment, 100% percent of the time, to respond within 2 hours to hazardous material requests in the Uvas /Llagas watersheds. • The District is meeting its commitment to improve impaired water bodies. • The District met its obligation of conducting 4 major cleanup events and met its 5-day response goal. • The District fulfilled its promise to the voters to achieve reductions of pollutants in surface water in Fiscal Year 2010-2011 through continued partnerships with the Santa Clara County's Green Business Program, the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program and a new partnership with the City of San Jose. Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Program OUTCOME 2 Outcome 3 provides for crucial environmental work to protect and restore habitats and encourage the return of endangered species such as the Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, salt marsh harvest mouse, California clapper rail and California red - legged frog. The new plan includes the removal of non- native plants and re- vegetation. New community partnerships will help restore riparian and tidal habitat throughout Santa Clara County. The District exceeded the annual goal of managing 1,466 acres of vegetation. Cumulatively the District has managed 15,240 acres, exceeding the target -to -date of 13,199 acres. The amount of vegetation as currently managed will exceed the fifteen -year, 22,000 acre Program goal. • The District has exceeded the Program goal of 100 acres of environmental restoration through both the planning and implementation of environmental enhancement grant projects. For Fiscal Year 2010-2011, grants were used as a means of reaching out to the community and encouraging innovative ideas. These grants included the Environmental Enhancement Grant funded by Outcome 3, as well as the Trail and Open Space Grant and Watershed Stewardship Grant funded by other portions of the Program. These grants allowed the District to reach out to non - profits, agencies, and schools. The success of this approach was evident in the number of proposals received, e.g., the Environmental Enhancement Grant alone received ten quality proposals. Refer to Activity 3.2 in the full report for additional details, including a list of approved projects. Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Program OUTCOME 3 W V 1� River Oaks Pedestrian Bridge over Guadalupe River. Outcome 4 of the Program recognizes the District's unique position in being able to provide public access and recreational opportunities along riparian corridors, some of the few remaining natural areas in highly urbanized Santa Clara County. The water district is working with agencies that have developed existing trails, parks and open space plans, such as Santa Clara County's Countywide Trails Master Plan (www.sccgov.org /portal /site /parks) and City of San Jose's Greenprint (www.siparks.org /Trails /trailsindex.asp) to focus partnership efforts and target collaborative projects. Specifically, Outcome 4 addresses the following four objectives: Partnerships to provide public access to 70 miles of open space and /or trails along creeks Increase community recreational opportunities Increase the number of bicycle paths for alternative transportation Opportunities for open space, trails and parks are incorporated into flood protection projects Outcome 4 objectives complement the water district's efforts The trails program has achieved 65.5 miles of trails to facilitate development of joint -use and joint -trail agreements and is poised to attain the Program's goal of 70 miles on District land with partners, e.g. local municipalities, the of trails and open space by or before 2016. County of Santa Clara, and others, and to incorporate trails into its capital projects wherever possible. Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Program OUTCOME 4 :pendent Monitoring Committee VSC'11-veras Reservoir t� 0 k Calero Reservoir len ✓oir Chesbro Reservoir Uvas Reservoir AL 0 Stevens Creek Corridor Park and Restoration, Phase 2 0 Vasona Creek Native Vegetation Enhancement Project 0 Adobe Creek Restoration Redwood Grove to Shoup Park 0 Tennis Court Wetland Enhancement Project 0 City of Santa Clara - Ulistac Natural Area Environmental Enhancement 0 Invasive Spartina Monitoring and Control in South Bay Marshes and Creeks 0 Vegetation Management in SBSP's Alviso Unit 0 Little Arthur Creek Streamflow Stewardship Implementation Project 0 Vasona Creek Enhancement Project: Channel Stabilization \ ` 0 Stevens Creek Corridor Trail, Phase 2 v © Completion of the Bay Trail 0 Alviso Adobe Renovation )with trail) °< o', © Three Creeks Trail Village Creek Trail Anderson O Creekside Sports Park Pedestrian Bridge Reservoir gan Hill Coyote N Reservoir l x � m F `O 1 QR �t T. San Luis Re -ir Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Plan Independent Monitoring Committee Purpose To annually review the implementation and effectiveness of the Santa Clara Valley Water District's Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Plan. Message from the Chair This year marks the completion of the 10th year of the Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Plan, a 15 -year countywide special parcel tax to fund Santa Clara Valley Water District initiatives to protect homes and businesses from floods, add recreational trails, and safeguard creeks and watersheds. As part of the plan, voters approved the formation of an Independent Monitoring Committee (IMC) to oversee the plan's progress and ensure outcomes are met in a cost efficient manner. The IMC has recently published its Annual Oversight Report, detailing our independent, annual review of the program. For the first time since its formation, the IMC has serious concerns that some of the flood protection projects included in the plan will not be achieved by 2016. Three of the nine flood protection projects depend upon state and federal funds to fully implement. Due to the prolonged economic David Ginsborg Robert Baldini Chair Marc Berman Hon. Jim Foran Hon. Jeffrey Cristina Vice Chair Lonnie Gross -L .l.%r downturn and government cutbacks, much of those anticipated funds have not materialized. It is clear that Santa Clara County voters view these projects as critical to our economy and quality of life. It is important to note that all of the locally funded flood protection projects are proceeding on- schedule and on (or under) budget. In addition, other outcome objectives were sufficiently met or are adequately on target. The full Fiscal Year 2010-2011 oversight report, as well as previous reports, can be downloaded at www.valleywater.org. We hope you find this report overview helpful and informative and welcome your questions or comments. Sincerely, David Ginsborg Hon. Nancy Hobbs Charles Taylor Mark Lazzarini Terry Trumbull Marc Klemencic Patrick Waite Ed Rast Storms ro1Wy In M .�...m,.........,w rs. w.. ws wv..+w rn v�nr�fM beG ggMIM .�.euc.t Mr.► © 2012 Santo 0— Volley Wotei District • 2/2012, Jl sY6 its M,'I IF F N 0 Alamitos >� Groundwater its Recharge �- Ponds 1 1 2ii I ix _ For a better world, water your lawn just one mintue less and save 20 gallons 1 save20rgallons.org Local water Groundwater and local surface water is the county's original source of water supply. Local rainfall and runoff flows into reservoirs for storage and blending with imported water. The water is released into creeks and ponds to augment natural percolation and maintain groundwater levels. Some of the local surface water is processed at drinking water treatment plants. The treated water is sold to local water retailers such as San Jose Water Company who use their own distribution systems to serve customers. Water pumped from the groundwater aquifer through wells is used by private well owners, farmers, and water retailers. Imported water Half of Santa Clara County's water supply comes from hundreds of miles away - first as snow or rain in the Sierra Nevada range of northern and eastern California, then as water in rivers that flow into Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta or directly to water conveyance systems. Often called "imported water ", it is brought into the county through the complex infrastructure of the State Water Project, the federal Central Valley Project and San Francisco's Hetch Hetchy system. Recycled water A small, but important and growing source by water is recycled water. Used primarily for irrigation, industry and agriculture, recycled water is wastewater that has been purified to meet strict standards set by the California Department of Health Services. Using recycled water helps conserve drinking water supplies, provides a dependable, drought - proof, locally - controlled water supply, reduces dependency on imported water and groundwater and helps preserve our saltwater and tidal habitat by reducing freshwater discharge to the bay. Save water Did you know that only less than 1 percent of all water on Earth is suitable for use by people? The rest is salt water, like the kind found in the ocean, or is permanently frozen. We can't drink it, wash with it or use it to water plants. With California in the midst of drought, we must be careful not to waste this precious limited resource. F� I 0 Where does our water come from ? ♦ Local drinking water treatment plant • Cities Lakes, reservoirs, rivers, bays & the delta OMokelumne Aqueduct Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct © Delta Mendota Canal 0 South Bay Aqueduct © California Aqueduct QSan Felipe Project 0 Coastal Aqueduct QLos Angeles Aqueduct O' Colorado River Aqueduct 0 Jones Pumping Plant A'I H2O. Banks Delta Pumping Plant A South Bay Pumping Plant Ilk O'Neill Pumping Plant A Pacheco Pumping Plant AL Coyote Pumping Plant Shasta Lake i OP O �2 F,P l �j Lake Oroville ,A Lake Tahoe Folsom Lake AMERICAN Mogkelu O RIVER Aqueduct SACRAMENTO SACRAMENTO SAN JOAQUIN DELTA \ SAN PABLO G BIAYLY BAY San Poblo SUISUN BAY Reservoir OAKLAND eJ SAN FRANCISCO• ' STOCKTON - • PgJea�d SAN South Bayer FRANCISCO Aqueduct BAY Lake DelValle Crystal Springs Reservoir Ne�cb`I Ne�ct� \fie. M�RC�o SAN JOSE SANTA CRUZ O San Felipe , Project - -Don Pedro Reservoir Lake McClure 19 SAN jOAQUIN RIVER mported Water The abundance of crops and fruit and nut orchards in Santa Clara County during the early 20th century created a great need for water in this "Valley of Heart's Delight." But even then, local rainfall could not replenish groundwater basins fast enough to meet demand. In parts of San Jose, the pumping of so much water actually caused the ground to sink. To prevent further land subsidence and secure the region's long -term water future, voters in 1929 approved the creation of a water conservation district, known today as the Santa Clara Valley Water District. In the 1960's, the county looked outside its borders for the water it would need to meet booming population growth and economic development as it transitioned into "Silicon Valley." In 1965, deliveries began from the State Water Project (SWP) through the South Bay Aqueduct. In 1977, the water district signed a contract for water from the federal Central Valley Project (CVP) and those deliveries began from San Luis Reservoir in 1987. continued on back.. IN s I C O U) O Q I C) O 3 M O •N 0 "t IMP 0 CL Q IMP M 01 Sonia Clafa Valley Wake( Diskfick Imported Water Today, it surprises many local residents to learn that, like Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area depends on the Delta watershed for much of its water supply. Rainfall and snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, flowing through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, supplies half of the water used in Santa Clara County in an average year. Many are also unaware that most of the water for both San Francisco and Oakland would also flow through the Delta if it were not diverted around the Delta in aqueducts. Imported supplies are an integral part of the water district's water management, which also includes local supplies, conservation and recycling. Protection of the county's imported water interests is a key priority. As the only major contractor of both the SWP and CVP, the water district plays a very unique role, working with other SWP and CVP contractors to ensure the delivery, reliability and cost - effectiveness of Santa Clara County's imported water supplies today and into the future. Santa Clara County 30% local water 15% natural groundwater 10% from reservoirs to groundwater 5% from reservoirs to drinking water treatment plants 55% imported water 15% thru Delta to replenish groundwater 25% thru Delta to drinking water treatment plants 15% from Hetch Hetchy -G) system 5% recycled water 90% i nee, 100% , 1' ,a I� i ! • , ii3 1i- Agriculture s n .�s .a�ui� ' +fit � D O C Santa Clara County, the one -time "Valley of Heart's Delight" still has pockets of agriculture in this largely urbanized area. Agriculture (D brings jobs and dollars to the valley and provides the public n with large areas of open space and access to locally - produced 0 agricultural products. The water district's actions to replenish the 3 groundwater basin ensure that farmers have a reliable, stable water CD supply. Our long- standing policy of including an open -space credit in -I the agricultural water rate structure provides local farmers with one Q of the lowest rates in California. •N Local communities have relied upon groundwater since the 1850s, when they first drilled wells to supply water to residents and agriculture. In 1913, a group of farmers asked the federal government for relief from the increased cost of pumping due to declining groundwater levels. In 1919, the Farm Owners and Operators Association presented a resolution to the county board A of supervisors expressing strong opposition to the waste resulting from flowing artesian wells and raising the issue of building dams to supplement existing water supplies. By 1921, nature could not rt replenish the water being pumped, resulting in steep drops in C groundwater levels and land subsidence, the broad sagging of the M1 land surface over many miles. County voters formed the Santa Clara Valley Water Conservation District in 1929 to recharge the North County aquifer to counterbalance pumping and maintain the supply of groundwater while preventing land subsidence. As South County also experienced significant declines in groundwater levels, in 1938, South County voters approved the formation of the South Santa Clara Valley Water Conservation District, later renamed the Gavilan Water District in 1980. The Gavilan Water District built two reservoirs, Uvas and Chesbro, continued on back... Santo Clara Volley Water District Agriculture to recharge South County aquifers. Local water supplies, including recharge from these reservoirs, were not enough and groundwater elevations continued to fluctuate. South County voters approved a merger with the larger Santa Clara Valley Water District in 1987, resulting in the integrated water supply management of the county's reservoirs and groundwater subbasins and the delivery of imported water into South County. Most agricultural users in South County rely primarily on groundwater from the Coyote and Llagas Subbasins for their water supply. The water district actively manages these subbasins to augment the supply nature provides and to protect them from contamination or other threats that would jeopardize this resource. Three main sources replenish the groundwater in the Llagas and Coyote Subbasins: 1. Deep percolation of local rainfall 2. Water captured and stored in local reservoirs, which the water district releases to creeks and recharge ponds for managed recharge Water imported from Delta, which the water district also releases to creeks and recharge ponds for managed groundwater recharge District programs and services that help improve irrigation efficiency include: • Funding for Santa Clara County Farm Bureau's Irrigation Efficiency Program; • Maintaining a system of weather stations to provide growers with irrigation scheduling data to reduce water use; • Hosting a web page that provides reference crop water use data to help growers more efficiently irrigate crops; • Providing two website calculators to assist growers in using California Irrigation; • Managing (CIMIS) data to calculate crop irrigation requirements; • Conducting presentations to growers on irrigation scheduling and efficiency. Natural groundwater recharge from rainfall is no longer sufficient as it was 75 years ago. The water district's recharge programs, using both local and imported water sources, have helped avoid overdraft of the groundwater subbasins and kept groundwater levels at higher and more stable levels than they would have been otherwise. This increases water supply reliability and reduces costs as well owners use less energy to pump the water. Also important to agricultural water users are water district programs that indirectly help keep groundwater elevations from dropping by reducing demands on the subbasins: water recycling and water conservation. In addition to benefitting all users of groundwater by reducing pumping demand, these programs also directly benefit the participants. The water district conducts growers meetings and provides technical assistance to help growers increase irrigation efficiency. The water district funds a program implemented by the Farm Bureau to provide growers intensive training in irrigation system efficiency and irrigation management. These programs help growers save water and money, and also help them comply with non -point source discharge regulations. At a time when agricultural water users in the Central Valley and elsewhere in California are seeing rapidly dropping groundwater elevations and significant cutbacks to water deliveries, agricultural water users in Santa Clara County experience a reliable, stable supply at an affordable price. How does the agricultural rate compare? SW: surface water $1.50 $21.50 7% $9.00 N/A $16.50 $275.00 6% $13.25 N/A $23.25 $236.15 10% $30.00 N/A $91.0010 N/A $141.00 $97.00 $900.00 11% $112.40 $40936 39% $121.05 $1 %.05 62% $432.00 $620.00 73% Groundwater Groundwater is water found in aquifers, geological formations below the ground surface. Water seeps through the surface of the earth in much the same way that water saturates a sponge, to fill the cracks and pores of sand and gravel layers beneath our feet. The Santa Clara Valley overlies an aquifer system with two subbasins: the Santa Clara Subbasin in the north and the Llagas Subbasin, which extends from Morgan Hill south to Gilroy. Local communities have relied on groundwater since the 1850s, when they first drilled wells to supply water to residents, agriculture and businesses. By 1921, with far more water being pumped than naturally replenished, groundwater levels declined and land subsidence, the broad sagging of the land surface over many miles, occurred. Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and north San Jose experienced permanent land subsidence, with the ground surface in downtown San Jose dropping about 13 feet. Santa Clara County voters formed the water district in 1929 to recharge the subbasins with water to counterbalance pumping, maintain the supply of groundwater and prevent land subsidence. Because subsidence changes the elevation of the land surface, it can cause serious and costly problems, including flooding, saltwater continued on back... SO! (D (D 0— 0 (D 0 C C� Q CD n 0 3 CD 0 3 •N MI O C Qc. Q fD Santa Clara Volley Water District 6 Groundwater This chart illustrates how district recharge programs, imported water deliveries, and treated water programs have all dramatically contributed to a sustainable water supply. "e �. Population 2 million Natural groundwater fond subs,ded about 13 (eet m San Jose beh~ 1915 and 1970 _. 1 million 0 Increased delwenes of Reservoirs constructed trs imported water (federal) capture more local water Frtst dehvenes al Eb, Eft oft oft Eft �mpltited water j,4tei Elie Year A graphic representation not intended as a technical exhibit. intrusion and damage to underground utilities such as sewer systems. Subsidence that occurred in the county prior to the 1970s caused millions in damage and highlighted the need for flood protection programs. The water district actively manages the groundwater subbasins through programs to increase the supply nature provides and to protect them from contamination or other threats that would jeopardize this essential local resource. Three main sources directly replenish groundwater in Santa Clara County: Just as important to the groundwater subbasins are water district programs like treated water deliveries, water recycling and water conservation. They indirectly help keep groundwater elevations from plummeting and the land from subsiding by reducing demands on the subbasins. By meeting needs otherwise met by groundwater, we can consider these programs "in -lieu recharge," as if the groundwater subbasins had been recharged by that amount. These programs are essential to meet the county's water needs now and into the future. The chart above illustrates the water district's dramatic contribution to a sustainable groundwater supply through direct recharge programs, imported water deliveries and treated water programs. In addition to programs to increase supplies, the water district also has programs to address the numerous threats to groundwater quality. Leaking underground fuel tanks, industrial spills, urban runoff, septic systems, poorly managed agricultural operations and other sources can pollute groundwater, making it costly to treat or even unusable. The restoration of contaminated groundwater can take years, decades or longer. Prevention is key to groundwater protection. North County North County Water r _.. r WATER USE Groundwater Treated Water Hetch Other 32% 40% Hetchy local 19% recycled replenished from Imported wooer water imported water 860 9% >- 36% p replenished from imported CL local reservoirs -k. t. _ water N 310.0 ' 1004,0 replenished from - local wore, local rainfall 1 400 334,o Based on averone volues from 2006 -2010 When you turn on the tap, the water that flows might have been captured in one of our local reservoirs, imported from the Sierra Nevada Mountains or the Delta, or pumped from the aquifers beneath your feet. All these sources work together in an integrated way, meaning that regardless of where that water originated, you benefit from the variety of sources of water and activities managed by the water district and its local water retailers. The Santa Clara Valley has relied on groundwater for drinking water, businesses and agriculture needs since 1854. By 1921, the Valley had pumped far more water than was naturally replenished, resulting in steeply declining groundwater elevations and permanent land subsidence, the broad sagging of the land surface over many miles. This resulted in increasing flood impacts to the Valley and caused saline water from the bay to flow inland, contaminating shallow groundwater. County voters formed the water district in 1929 to recharge the aquifers with water to counterbalance pumping, maintain the supply of groundwater and prevent further land subsidence. The area from Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and north San Jose has experienced permanent land subsidence, with the ground surface in downtown San Jose dropping about 13 feet. The water district captures surface water in ten local reservoirs and uses it to recharge the groundwater aquifers through water district recharge facilities, including recharge ponds and creeks. continued on back... T (D n rn Orn (D O i Q O 3 (D O 3 •N OIIPAr- O Will rt n 0 C Santa Clara Valley Water District 6 North County The water district replenishes groundwater with local and imported water at many recharge facilities. Although the water from these reservoirs met the needs of the growing population for a time, imported water has supplemented local sources since the 1950s. The San Francisco Water Department, which sells Hetch - Hetchy water to several local water retailers, first brought imported water to the county. Since the 1960s, the water district has used imported water from Sierra Nevada Range flows through the Delta both for groundwater recharge and as the primary source of water for our three water treatment plants. In addition to the treated water sold by the water district, some San Jose Water Company customers receive local water captured and treated by San Jose Water Company. The groundwater subbasin ties all these supplies together, allowing savings of excess water in wet years for when it's needed in dry years. When surface supplies are plentiful, we rely more heavily on those supplies and thus help groundwater to recover, as if that water had been directly deposited in the groundwater aquifers. This idea of using another source when possible to benefit groundwater users is sometimes called "in -lieu" recharge. In this way, water conservation can be thought of as a supply, since the water saved is available for us to use in other years. Without the coordinated management of the groundwater subbasin and surface water (both local and imported), there would not be enough water to serve the homes and businesses in the county, especially in dry years, and the local economy would suffer. Without water district recharge, imported water deliveries, treated water and water use efficiency programs, the groundwater subbasin would be overdrafted, resulting in declining groundwater levels, wells running dry and additional permanent land subsidence. This would increase the demand on other sources, impacting even those not using groundwater directly. No single source of water in the county can meet all our needs. The water district uses all of the various sources of water together to ensure a reliable clean water supply for all water users in North County. South County • Deep percolation of local rainfall n WATER USE Groundwater Other local and 0 94% recycled water s (D 6% • Water imported which the water also Q- replenished from -- — O imported water 26% CL replenished from local reservoirs —� vs 34% replenished from Q local rainfall —t, 40% CD n South County Water 1 O E Based on average values 6om 20062010 \V mm South County (Zone W -5 in the water district's Water Utility Enterprise) communities depend on groundwater from the Coyote O Valley (part of the Santa Clara Subbasin) and the Llagas Subbasin D for their water supply. The water district actively manages these 'N subbasins to augment the supply nature provides and to protect tA them from contamination or other threats that would jeopardize this O resource. C Three main sources replenish groundwater in the Coyote Valley "q' and Llagas Subbasin: • Deep percolation of local rainfall n • Water captured and stored in local reservoirs, which the 0 water district releases to creeks and recharge ponds for managed recharge from Delta, district • Water imported which the water also releases to creeks and recharge ponds for managed groundwater recharge Residents in Coyote, San Martin, Morgan Hill and Gilroy use a mix of these three groundwater sources. Without a managed recharge program that includes both local surface water and water imported through the Delta, these subbasins could not meet South County's water needs. continued on back... Santa Clafa Valley Water District 6 South County C 0 a _d W L a 3 M C 2 roo h a M a P a N Natural groundwater recharge from rainfall is no longer sufficient as perhaps 50 years ago Through the water district's recharge programs, using both local and imported water sources, overdraft of the groundwater subbasins has been avoided. Groundwater levels in South County have been kept at higher levels than they would have been otherwise, increasing water supply reliability and reducing the amount of energy needed to pump the water out. The water district's water conservation and recycling programs also reduce demand on the groundwater subbasins. The water district's groundwater management programs have also helped reduce the impact of groundwater contamination from perchlorate and other contaminants. This is an additional benefit to Morgan Hill, Gilroy and other South County areas. In addition to programs to increase supplies, the water district also has programs to address the numerous threats to groundwater quality. Leaking underground fuel tanks, industrial spills, urban runoff, septic systems, poorly managed agricultural operations and other sources can pollute groundwater, making it costly to treat or even unusable. The restoration of contaminated groundwater can take years, decades or longer. Prevention is key to groundwater protection. Groundwater may be out of sight, but shouldn't be out of mind. Not only is groundwater essential to meeting our water needs, but stored groundwater is also our best insurance against drought or other water supply disruptions. This storage enables us to save water during wet years to use during droughts or other emergencies. Groundwater management has gotten us through past droughts and the water district's programs to protect and augment groundwater will help ensure water is available for future generations as well. The Delta The Delta is where California's two longest rivers, the Sacramento and San Joaquin, meet and flow into San Francisco Bay to create the West Coast's largest estuary. The Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers receive snowmelt and rain runoff from more than 40 percent of California's land area, including the Sierra Nevada range in northern and eastern California. A tremendously important ecosystem, the Delta supports more than 700 plant and animal species and is a major transit point along the Pacific Flyway, a key breeding area for numerous waterfowl and a migration route for salmon, steelhead and sturgeon. It is also a renowned recreational playground, a productive farming region and home to more than a half million people. Its more than 1,000 miles of levees protect vital Bay Area and state infrastructures, including gas and power lines, pipelines, highways and railroads. The Delta is the hub of California's major water systems, the State Water Project (SWP) and the federal Central Valley Project (CVP) supply drinking water to two thirds of the state's population and irrigate millions of acres of the nation's most productive agricultural lands. Santa Clara County relies on these two water projects for 40 percent of its water supplies on average. Consequently, threats to the Delta ecosystem and these water projects pose problems not only to Southern California or farmers, but to Silicon Valley too. Invasive and non - native species, water pollution and wastewater discharges, unscreened water diversions, and changes in natural continued on back... Q_ O N O C G Q (D n O 3 CD O 3 •N v 0 rt in Santa Clafa Valley Wakef Distfic' The Delta SIRSUN l � ... • � � 1 MARSH „�•W i 30.,M4K•Mx� cr RIO VISTA s vnwD 1 w� w. ae aK �P` X51 uF .'w rwr fM•l5 �: -v err - O.'re N.,ray msµ•. � ^�^ a..P i'�• OAKLEYOL M � a� ,�� SnNGE'A « ^q�d4 «Ci w4 1 \� ;iPV�II F,'wFi / — p a.ew fG�I17 G I p � ' •eoa �x,nD COWI Ii 1 - K 1URhY «C!E«TS iY WD Banks Pumping Plant O ©Jones Pumping r ..e. • LATHROP \\ ._ \ Plant flow patterns and hydrology threaten the health of the Delta's ecosystem and have contributed to the decline of several fish populations. And regulatory constraints to protect these threatened fish species have reduced the reliability of the county's SWP and CVP water supplies. Catastrophic levee failure is also a growing threat. The Public Policy Institute of California, a nonpartisan think - tank, estimates there is a 66 percent chance of major levee failure in the Delta within the next 50years. A major levee failure could shut down the SWP and CVP Delta pumps for six to 18 months, depending on when and where it occurred, severely impacting Santa Clara County and the California economy. Climate change scenarios predict even greater threats in the future. Earlier snow melts will put additional strain on the Delta levees. Rising sea level also threatens levee stability and will allow more salty ocean water to intrude into the Delta. This increased salinity may affect fish populations and will increase the cost to treat the water for use in Santa Clara County and elsewhere. To address these risks, the water district is actively working with others on the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP), a promising effort aimed at the dual goals of improving Delta ecosystem health and water supply reliability. BDCP participants include the Department of Water Resources, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, state and federal fishery agencies, SWP and CVP contractors, and environmental organizations. The conservation strategy will include measures to restore habitat, reduce stressors such as invasive species and contaminants and improve water conveyance through the Delta. The BDCP will also secure long -term Endangered Species Act permits for SWP and CVP operations. The fisheries conservation community generally agrees that a properly operated, new isolated conveyance facility will substantially benefit certain listed species compared to the existing system. An isolated conveyance facility would divert water through five new intakes along the Sacramento River before it enters the Delta and convey it directly to the SWP and CVP pumping plants in the south Delta. At the same time, a new isolated facility equipped with state-of- the-art fish screens would help achieve a more reliable water supply for Santa Clara County. • MONTEREY Santa Clara County 30% local water 15% natural groundwater 10% from reservoirs to groundwater 5% from reservoirs to drinking water treatment plants 55% imported water 15% thru Delta to n replenish groundwater n 25% thru Delta to drinking water treatment plants 15% from Hetch Hetchy system ----- - - - - - - - - 5% recycled water 90 %a 100% Son Luis FRESNO Reservoir • Son Justo Am, Reservoir rod HOLLISTER Reservoir 09 9oQ 011, Q �J� �J SAN LUIS OBISPO • Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct Vasona vens Ck. RinconadaI--, Lexington ",I /<—� Guadalupe Almaden • BAKERSFIELD _South Bay AM Aqueduct Wj Penitencia SAN OSE Santa Teresa Cross Vailev'L Pipeline l7 i Calero Coyote \ San felif Chesbro Project Uvas O 0 Los Angeles Aqueduct LOS ANGELES • Colorado River Aqueduct SAN DIEGO • Where does your water come from? Alviso Campbell x x x Cupertino x x x Gilroy x x Los Altos x x x Los Altos Hills x x x Los Gatos x x x Milpitas x Monte Serena x x x Morgan Hill x x Mountain View x x x Palo Alto San Jose x x x San Martin x x Santa Clara x x x Saratoga x x x Sunnyvale x x x About the Santa Clara Valley Water District Established in 1929, the Santa Clara Valley Water District serves the county's 1.8 million residents. The water district built and manages 10 local reservoirs, protects and manages the groundwater basins, protects the quality of its water sources; designs, builds and operates water conveyance and distribution facilities; and operates three drinking water treatment plants. It also sells treated water to local water retailers that serve communities within the county via their own distribution systems. Valley Water E -NEWS Would you like to sign up for our monthly e- newsletter? I On the cover: 1. Alamitos Groundwater 2 Recharge Pond, San Jose 2. California Aqueduct 3, Recycled Water "purple pipe" 3 4 Save water for a better world 4 x x x X x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Valley Water E -NEWS Would you like to sign up for our monthly e- newsletter? I On the cover: 1. Alamitos Groundwater 2 Recharge Pond, San Jose 2. California Aqueduct 3, Recycled Water "purple pipe" 3 4 Save water for a better world 4 Ms I ' s,. a� t -,.ebb � • " - , A" Natural Flood Protection Santa Clara Valley Water District is the primary flood protection agency in Santa Clara County. During the past 30 years, the water district has removed more than 93,000 properties from flood -prone areas, but another 73,000 still remain vulnerable to flooding. Clean, Safe Water in Creeks and Bays Improving the quality of water in the county's creeks and bays is vital to Santa Clara County's quality of life. Over the past five years, the water district has removed more than 30,000 cubic yards of trash and debris from neighborhood creeks. Healthy Creek and Bay Ecosystems The health of a creek reflects the conditions throughout a watershed, not just those along its banks. In the past five years, the water district has created nearly 300 acres of tidal wetlands in South San Francisco Bay and plans to create another 250 acres of wetlands. In addition, it has removed nearly 60 acres of invasive plant species along local waterways. Trails, Parks and Open Space The water district works with cities and the county to provide open space and recreational opportunities. More than 30 new miles of creekside trails have been constructed in the past five years and an additional 40 miles are planned. I\ • • • Calabazas Creek flood protection project 1� Est. 100 -year flood area r LT NI J� The Calabazas Creek Flood Protection Project extends 3.7 miles from Miller Avenue to Wardell Road. Completed project included the following elements: Bridge replacement Union Pacific Railroad Crossing Culvert replacement and detention area Prospect Road to Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road Erosion repair • Various locations Miller Avenue to Wardell Road Protecting people and properties Calabazas Creek has a history of flooding, having experienced major events within the project area in 1955, 1980, 1983, 1998 and 2002. In December of 2002, the area around Bollinger Road was flooded. During the 1955 flood, water poured into residential streets and homes, forcing the evacuation of more than 100 families. Flooding can result in millions of dollars in damage to homes, businesses, schools, and other infrastructure. Disruption to businesses and transportation networks can result in significant loss of productivity and revenue. One of the project's goals is to avoid utility and transportation shutdowns and prevent potential damages from a 100 -year flood exceeding $11 million (2008 value) per event. Each winter, thousands of households, schools and businesses in Cupertino, San Jose and Saratoga are susceptible to flooding from Calabazas Creek during a major storm event. The Santa Clara Valley Water District has completed construction of a flood protection project along 3.7 miles of the creek from Miller Avenue to Wardell Road. Flooding from Calabazas Creek in 1986. By the numbers The Clean, Safe Creeks plan provided $12 million to design and construct this project to: • Provide flood protection in the cities of Saratoga and San Jose from Miller Avenue to Wardell Road • Protect more than 400 parcels from a 100 -year flood • Provide long -term benefits to stream ecology, hydrology, wildlife and fisheries • Stabilize key erosion sites and improve water quality • Improve natural habitat • Provide environmental enhancements • Prevent potential damages for a single event in excess of $11 million (2008 value) from a 100 -year flood event Looking ahead Now that construction of Calabazas Creek Flood Protection Project is complete, the water district will begin to work on the Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for FEMA approval. Once FEMA has received our LOMR application, review and approval can take up to two years. project schedule Bridge replaced at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing. ....-ft . -, � 18� 1®N (Top) Culvert r^ e_ plac ed at Saratoga- Sunnyvale Road and (right) the construction of a detention basin to store excess storm flows. 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 I I I I I I I Feasible Alternatives /Preferred Alternative Planning Study Report Draft Environment Document 34doy pvblic review period �► Public meeting and project updates IN Final Environment Document V� The water district has completed the construction phase of the project. Your Clean, Safe Creeks vote at work The project is funded by the countywide Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection parcel tax passed by voters in November 2000. The 15 -year plan makes it possible to protect homes, schools and businesses from flooding, while improving the health of creek and bay ecosystems and creating trails and parks for recreational enjoyment. An independent monitoring committee reviews the water district progress on accomplishing the plan. The annual report is available at www.valleywater.org or may be requested using the contact information below. What we do The Santa Clara Valley Water District manages water resources and provides stewardship for the county's five watersheds, including 10 reservoirs, hundreds of miles of streams and groundwater basins. The water district also provides flood protection throughout Santa Clara County. Visit our website, www.valleywater.org. Santa Clara Volley Water District 5750 Almaden Expwy San Jose, CA 95118 www.valleywater.org For more information, contact Senior H Project Manager Saeid Hosseini at (408) 265 -2607, ext. 2680. Also, visit our website at www.valleywater.org and use our Access Valley Water W customer request and information system. }With three easy steps, you can use this = service to find out the latest information on the project or to submit questions, O V complaints or compliments directly to a water district staff person. You're in a watershed No matter where you are, you're in a watershed. A watershed is the area of land that drains a common waterway. In Santa Clara County, our creeks catch rain and runoff from storm drains and carry the water north to San Francisco Bay or south to Monterey Bay. Along the way, some of the water is used to fill reservoirs for drin ing water, replenish the underground aquifer and create better habitat for fish and wildlife. This project is in the West Valley Watershed, an 85- square -mile area of multiple small -creek watersheds. On the cover: t 1. Flooding along Calabazas Creek at Bollinger Road, Feb. 7, 1998. 2 2. 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