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CC - Adoption of a Resolution in Support of Los Angeles County's Measure
W - Safe Clean Water Program.
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Meeting Date: October 8, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Helen Chin/Public Works Administration
Phone Number: (310) 253-5618
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/02/18);
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer 9/27/18
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution in support of Los Angeles County's Measure W - Safe Clean Water Program.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On November 8, 2016, the residents of Culver City voted to pass Measure CW, the Clean Water, Clean Beach Parcel Tax, which enables the City to implement water quality programs that prevent dangerous bacteria, pesticides, trash and other pollutants from reaching waterways via Ballona Creek to the Ocean. These projects make it possible for the City to meet the rigorous and strict storm water pollution reduction regulations implemented by the State and Regional Water Quality Control Boards. However, these funds only cover a portion of the capital required to implement all projects necessary to bring the City to compliance.
On July 17, 2018, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt a resolution to place Measure W, the Safe Clean Water Parcel Tax on the November 6, 2018 ballot. Measure W is a special tax upon parcels located within the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to fund storm water capture projects and to reduce storm water and urban runoff pollution (Eligible Activities). Funds from this parcel tax will be allocated for regional multi-benefit projects, municipal projects, District Programs,...
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