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RESOLUTION NO. 44-12
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS SUPPORTING THE SAFE,
CLEAN WATER AND NATURAL FLOOD PROTECTION PLAN
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Water District) works to ensure a safe and
reliable water supply; that waterways have reduced levels of toxins; that water supply and dams
are protected from earthquakes and natural disasters; that habitat is restored and open space
provided; and that flood protection is provided to the community; and
WHEREAS, the existing parcel tax, Clean Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection, will expire
on June 30, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Water District is considering continuing their special tax by seeking the
approval of voters of Santa Clara County in November, 2012; and
WHEREAS, this ballot measure would fund the Water District's Safe, Clean Water and Natural
Flood Protection Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Plan will help preserve and
improve our quality of life to:
> Ensure a safe, reliable water supply
> Reduce toxins, hazards and contaminants, such as mercury and pharmaceuticals, in our
waterways
> Protect our water supply and local dams from earthquakes and natural disasters
> Restore fish,bird and wildlife habitat and provide open space access
> Provide flood protection to local homes,businesses, schools, streets, and highways; and
WHEREAS, this ballot measure would require two-thirds voter approval, which would
demonstrate overwhelming voter support; and
WHEREAS, water supply, stream protection, and flooding are regional issues and tis measure is
important for Los Altos Hills in that it would provide a reliable water supply, funding for local
trails, grants to improve drinking water supplies on school campuses, reductions in toxins in
waterways, protection of water supply and dams, restoration of wildlife habitat, protection of
open space, and flood protection for homes, businesses, schools, streets and roadways; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Los Altos Hills supports the Safe
Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Plan and the Water District placing the Safe, Clean
Water and Natural Flood Protection Plan on the November 2012, ballot.
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The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of
Los Altos Hills at a special meeting held on the 31st day of July, 2012 by the following vote:
AYES: Summit, Larsen, Mordo, Radford, Waldeck
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
' 'ch sen Mayor
ATTEST:
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Deborah Padovan, City Clerk