BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
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Consider Recommendations Relating to the South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Study and Shoreline Recreational and Emergency Access.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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A. Receive report relating to the South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Study and Shoreline Opportunities Related to Recreational and Emergency Access; and
B. Direct County Administration to prepare a letter of support for the District's application to the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority for a grant of the Measure AA funds for the Shoreline Economic Impact Area 11 Authorized Project.
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SUMMARY:
This item has been prepared for the joint Santa Clara Valley Water District (District) meeting with the County of Santa Clara (County) to discuss Santa Clara County recreation and emergency access opportunities along the South San Francisco Bay shoreline area.
At the April 12, 2016 County Board of Supervisors meeting, the County Board approved President Cortese's referral to County Administration to prepare a work plan with the District for the study of the South Bay shoreline as well as waterfront issues and opportunities relating to flood control, emergency access, economic development, parks and recreation, and tourism. President Cortese directed County Administration to provide an initial work plan to the County Board's Housing, Land Use, Environment, and Transportation Committee (HLUET) at its August 2016 meeting.
At the August 18, 2016 HLUET meeting, the County Administration presented a status report and work plan. The Committee requested a refinement to the work plan to further explicate anticipated South Bay shoreline project milestones, and directed County Administration to report back on additional areas of joint study and activity with the District.
At the October 20, 2016 HLUET meeting, County Administration presented a refined work plan for HLUET's consideration. Chairperson Cortese directed the County Administration to provide a ...
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