HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 00-028 RESOLUTION NO. ~
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA IN
SUPPORT OF CLEAN, SAFE CREEKS AND NATURAL FLOOD PROTECTION
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Water District works to ensure that creeks and
channels can safely carry floodwaters; that water in our creeks and bays is clean and safe;
that natural resources in our creeks and watersheds are preserved and enhanced; and that
additional open space and trails are provided; and
WHEREAS, the Water District's voter approved benefit assessment will sunset in June
2000 and the Water District is now considering submitting a special tax ballot measure to
Santa Clara County voters in November, 2000; and
WHEREAS, this ballot measure would fund the Water District's Clean, Safe Creeks and
Natural Flood Protection Program; and
WHEREAS, the Clean, Safe Creek and Natural Flood Protection Program will help
preserve and improve our quality of life by providing:
Homes, schools, businesses and highways with protection from flooding and
erosion;
· Clean, safe water in our creeks and bays;
· Healthy creeks and bay ecosystems;
· Trails, parks and open space along creeks; and
WHEREAS, this ballot measure would require a two-thirds voter approval, which would
demonstrate overwhelming voter support; and
WHEREAS, flooding and stream protection are regional issues and this measure is
important for Saratoga in that it would provide flood and stream protection to ensure that
our creeks and channels can safely carry floodwaters away from our homes, businesses
and local roadways to San Francisco and Monterey Bays and preserve and protect the
waters and natural resources which contribute to our quality of life; and
WHEREAS, this program will provide benefits on the following creekways within
Saratoga: Construction of flood protection project on Calabazas Creek, TMDL's for
diazinon in Saratoga & Calabazas Creeks identified and managed, neighborhood creeks
free from trash, natural habitat and fisheries restoration, native plant species restoration,
Community Partnerships to identify and implement environmental restoration, vegetation
management program for Prospect, Saratoga & San Tomas Aquino Creeks, and
partnership with community to construct and maintain trail, possible trail locations
including Saratoga & San Tomas Aquinio Creeks
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Of Saratoga supports the
water District placing the proposed program for Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural
Protection on the November 2000 ballot.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Saratoga at a regular meeting held on the 17th day of May, 2000, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Evan Baker, Nick Streit, John Mehaffey
NOES: None
ABSENT: 'Ann Waltonsmith, Stan Bogosian
ABSTAIN: None
/ MAYOR
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