BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code ? 84308 Applies: Yes ? No ?
(If "YES" Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code ? 84308)
SUBJECT:
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Consider the August 29, 2024, Environmental Creek Cleanup Committee Recommendation to Adopt the Proposed Water Resources Protection Zones Ordinance.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
A. Consider the recommendation resulting from the August 29, 2024, Environmental Creek Cleanup Committee meeting to:
i. Adopt the proposed Water Resources Protection Zones Ordinance; and
ii. Provide feedback and direction as necessary.
B. Consider the Chair's recommendation to refer to the Environmental Creek Cleanup Committee a review of current Unhoused Related Agreements with the County of Santa Clara and City of San Jos?.
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SUMMARY:
At the July 9, 2024, meeting, the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) Board of Directors considered the Environmental Creek Cleanup Committee's (ECCC) recommendation to adopt the proposed Water Resources Protection Zones Ordinance (Ordinance). The Ordinance is intended to protect water resources, endangered species, and other ecological resources, as well as to support and improve safety for Valley Water's field operations staff. The Board received significant public testimony and recommended that the proposed Ordinance be referred back to the ECCC for further review and that Board consideration for its adoption be postponed until after the Unhoused People and Environment Summit (Summit) on October 11, 2024. At the August 29, 2024, ECCC meeting, the Committee reviewed a revised Ordinance as well as a draft Ordinance Implementation Plan and recommended that the Board consider adoption of the Ordinance after the Summit.
Water Resources Protection Zones Ordinance
The purpose of the Ordinance is to establish water resources protection zones (WRPZ) along creeks, waterways, water supply facilities, and other lands where Valley Water holds land rights. The Ordinance is intended to improve w...
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