CC Resolution No. 00-125RESOLUTION NO. 00-125
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
IN SUPPORT OF CLEAN, SAFE CREEKS AND NATURAL FLOOD PROTECTION
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Water District ) works to ensure that
creeks and channels can safely carry floodwaters; that water in our creeks and bays is clean and
safe; that natural resources in our creeks and watersheds are preserved and 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 voters approval, which would
demonstrate overwhelming voter support; and
WHEREAS, flooding and stream protection are regional issues and this measure is important
for the City of Cupertino in that it would provide flood and stream protection to ensure that our
creeks and channels can safely carry floodwater 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 the city of
Cupertino: Sunnyvale East Channel, Calabazas Creek, Regnart Creek, Junipero Serra Channel,
Stevens Creek, Permanente Creek, and Prospect Creek.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the City Council of the City of Cupertino
supports the Water district placing the proposed program for Clean Safe Creeks and Natural
Flood Protection on the November 2000 ballot.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 1st day of May, 2000, by the following vote:
Vote
Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAiN:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Bumett, Chang, James, Lowenthal, Statton
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