Resolution 2012-35RESOLUTION NO. 2012-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GILROY IN SUPPORT OF SAFE, CLEAN WATER AND
NATURAL FLOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Water District) works to ensure that
creeks are channels can safely carry floodwaters; that water in our creeks and bays is clean and
safe; that natural resources in our creeks and watersheds are preserved and enhanced; and that
additional open space and trails are provided; and
WHEREAS, the Water District's voter approved Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood
Protection Program will sunset in 2016 and the Water District is now considering submitting a
special tax ballot measure to Santa Clara County voters in November, 2012; and
WHEREAS, this ballot measure would fund the Water District's Safe, Clean Water and
Natural Flood Protection Program; and
WHEREAS, the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program 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 homes, businesses, schools, streets and highways
WHEREAS, this ballot measure would require two - thirds voter approval, which would
demonstrate overwhelming voter support; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-35
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WHEREAS, flooding and stream protection area regional issues and this measure is
important for the City of Gilroy in that it would provide flood and stream protection to ensure
that our creeks and channels can safely carry floodwaters away from homes, businesses, and
local roadways to San Francisco and Monterey Bays, and preserve and protect the waters and
natural resources which contribute to our quality of life.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Gilroy supports the Safe,
Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program and the Water District placing the Safe,
Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program on the November 2012 ballot.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August, 2012 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, LEORE- MUNOZ, TUCKER
and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BRACCO, DILLON
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: WOODWARD
APPROVED:
Al Pinheiro, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-35
I, SHAWNA FREELS, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the
attached Resolution No. 2012 -35 is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a city
resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting of said Council
held on the Oh day of August, 2012, at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of
the City of Gilroy this 7t' day of August, 2012.
iawna Freels,�MMC
ty Clerk of the City of Gilroy
(Seal)