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This memorandum provides a status report on the Valley Water Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program, detailing its six priorities and the ongoing efforts to enhance the program. It outlines the program's background, including its approval by voters in Santa Clara County, and discusses the establishment of an Independent Monitoring Committee for transparency. The memorandum also mentions the upcoming presentation of an updated Change Control Process to the Board in August 2025 and emphasizes collaboration between Valley Water and the City of San José.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding the Valley Water Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program.
It outlines six priorities for the program: ensuring a safe water supply, reducing contaminants, protecting water supply from disasters, restoring wildlife habitat, providing flood protection, and supporting public health.
The program was renewed by voters in November 2020 and originally established in 2000.
An Independent Monitoring Committee reviews the program's progress and provides recommendations.
Valley Water is conducting a third-party audit of the program, with the first audit currently underway.
The program operates on a 15-year financial cycle, with evaluations on the need for the tax every 15 years.
The memorandum will be posted on the City’s Agenda website for a special meeting on August 19, 2025.
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The text contains unresolved placeholders such as 'ITEM:' and 'Date:' which affect the completeness of the summary.
The document does not specify the outcomes of the recommendations or the details of the proposed changes to the program.
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JOINT CC/VW AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 8/19/25 25-822 6.3 FROM: Matt Loesch DATE: July 28, 2025 Date: 8/4/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Status Report on the Valley Water Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program RECOMMENDATION Valley Water Board and the City of San José Mayor and City Council receive the status report on the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME The intent of this memorandum is to provide a high-level overview of the current Santa Clara Valley Water’s (Valley Water) Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program and the proposed changes that Valley Water plans to present to its Board of Directors (Board) in September 2025. BACKGROUND In November 2020, voters in Santa Clara County overwhelmingly approved Measure S, a renewal of Valley Water’s Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program. The program was first passed by voters 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 renewal of the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood...
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The presentation provides an overview of the Safe, Clean Water Program, detailing its history, community priorities, transparency measures, and the roles of the Valley Water Board. It outlines the change control process for project modifications and proposes improvements for stakeholder engagement in funding reallocations. The document emphasizes the importance of independent audits and community involvement in the program's performance evaluation.
Key points
History of voter-approved measures includes significant support for the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program.
Community priorities are established and reviewed regularly.
Transparency and accountability are ensured through financial planning cycles, annual reports, and independent audits.
The Valley Water Board is responsible for approving strategies, budgets, and conducting program reviews.
The change control process allows for adjustments to projects and funding, with varying levels of public engagement.
Proposed improvements aim to enhance stakeholder engagement in funding allocation processes.
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Safe, Clean Water Program Overview Presented by: Luz Penilla, Assistant Officer August 19, 2025 History of Voter-approved Measures Two-thirds of voters approved the 15-year Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Plan 74% of voters approved the 15-year Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program focused on five (5) priorities 75% of voters approved the renewal of the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program, focused on six (6) priorities 2 CommunityPreferred Priorities 3 Transparency and Accountability Multiple 15‐Year Financial Planning Cycles 5‐Year Annual Reports; Independent Checkpoints and Monitoring Website Implementation Updates Plans 5-Year Professional, Independent Audits Change Control Process Public & Stakeholder Engagement Process every 15‐years 4 Valley Water Board Roles & Responsibilities • Approve Strategies & Budgets: Review and authorize implementation plans and budget adjustments. • Annual Program Review: Evaluate performance and financials of the Safe, Clean Water Program. • Direct Changes: Direct project adjustments and modifications, including not implementing projects due to funding or other issues. • Initiate Audits:...