BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
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Proposed Adjustments and Modifications to the Good Neighbor Program: Encampment Cleanup Project, Project F5 under the Renewed Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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A. Review Proposed Text Adjustments and Key Performance Indicator Modifications for Project F5: Good Neighbor Program: Encampment Cleanup under the renewed Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program; and
B. Consider whether to set a time and place for a public hearing on the proposed modifications to the Project.
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SUMMARY:
Background
On November 3, 2020, Santa Clara County voters overwhelmingly approved Measure S, a renewal of Santa Clara Valley Water District's (Valley Water) Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program (Safe, Clean Water Program). Voters first approved a community-focused program to address our waterways and water supply in 2000 as the Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Plan, then again in 2012 as the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program.
The renewed Safe, Clean Water Program addresses the following six community priorities:
Priority A: Ensure a Safe, Reliable Water Supply
Priority B: Reduce Toxins, Hazards, and Contaminants in our Waterways
Priority C: Protect Our Water Supply and Dams from Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters
Priority D: Restore Wildlife Habitat and Provide Open Space
Priority E: Provide Flood Protection to Homes, Businesses, Schools, Streets, and Highways
Priority F: Support Public Health and Public Safety for Our Community
As outlined in Resolution 20-64 (Attachment 1), which was adopted by the Board on July 21, 2020, to ensure transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility, the renewed Safe, Clean Water Program will continue to be monitored by an independent monitoring committee (IMC), an external citizen oversight committee. Staff is also required to develop 5-year implementation plans fo...
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