Resolution/960 Central Expressway WSA
Rev: 11/22/17
RESOLUTION NO. 23-9199
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT FOR 960
CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara (“City”) approved and adopted a 2020 Urban Water Management Plan in 2021;
WHEREAS, California Water Code Section 10910 and Section 15155(b) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") require a water utility to prepare a Water Supply Assessment for development applications for "water-demand projects"; WHEREAS, the City is a public water supplier within the City limits and the City Council of the City of Santa Clara is the governing body of the City's public water system; WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara requires that landscaping for projects be drought tolerant and recycled water be used for irrigation, cooling towers and other permitted uses when properties are proximate to recycled water resources to reduce the cumulative use of potable water;
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2022, the proponent of a development ("Applicant") requested a Water Supply Assessment for a development project to be located at 960 Central Expressway, which will include warehouses, data centers, office space, or a combination thereof; and, WHEREAS, City Staff prepared a Water Supply Assessment for 960 Central Expressway ("Development WSA").
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Water Supply Assessment for the proposed 960 Central Expressway is attached to the RTC for the Council meeting of March 7, 2023. //
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Resolution/960 Central Expressway WSA
Rev: 11/22/17
2. Approval of Development WSA. The Council has reviewed the Development WSA at a
regular public meeting conducted on March 7, 2023. Based upon the data and conclusions set
forth therein, and the evidence and testimony presented at the public meeting, the Council hereby finds that there is adequate water to supply 960 Central Expressway without creating a negative impact on the groundwater basin and that the City has an adequate supply to provide water for the project during single or multiple dry years for at least a 20-year projection, and, the council hereby approves the Development WSA.
3. Use of Recycled Water. The Development WSA has determined that the existing
recycled water system is available to serve 960 Central Expressway and pending approval from South Bay Water Recycling. Section 13.15.160 of the City Code states the purpose and intent of the City Council is to require the use of recycled water for all non-potable uses where recycled water is made available. Recycled water should be utilized for this project to the maximum extent possible to supplant the use of potable water. Utilization of recycled water for approved uses is addressed during the development application process in order to promote sustainability and conservation of the City’s potable water supply. Expansion of the recycled water system to serve future uses may be required as a condition of development.
4. No Obligation to Act on the 960 Central Expressway Development Application. The
Council's action is limited to approving the Development WSA; approving the Development WSA does not approve the application for 960 Central Expressway. Nothing in this resolution or the Council's approval of the Development WSA shall be construed as requiring the City or its Council to consider, act on, approve, conditionally approve, deny, or take any other action on the application to develop 960 Central Expressway.
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5. Direction to Staff. Staff is hereby directed to include the Development WSA, the City of Santa Clara 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, and any other applicable Urban Water Management Plan related documents in the appendix of the Environmental Impact Report for 960 Central Expressway.
6. Effective date . This resolution shall become effective immediately.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED
AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA , AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 2023, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILORS:
NOES: COUNCILORS:
ABSENT: COUNCILORS :
ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:
Attachments incorporated by reference : None
Resolution/960 Central Expressway WSA
Rev: 11 /22/17
Becker, Jain, Hardy, Park, and Watanabe, and
Mayor Gillmor
None
None
Chahal
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NORA PIMENTEL, MC
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
CITY OF SANTA CLARA