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October 21, 2015

The Honorable Risë JonePresiding JudgeSanta Clara County Supe191 North First StreetSan Jose, CA 95113

Subject: ResponseSea Leve

Dear Judge Pichon:

This letter transmits the Cin the 2014-2015 Santa CEmergency – Sea LevelThe City of Milpitas is reresponse is as follows:

The City generally agreeintend to address the seawhich is set to begin in 2updated to be in conform(CAP). As a matter of faa Capital Improvement P

The City of Milpitas is aEngineers (ACE) and othStudy.

Again we appreciate thethe Grand Jury for prepayou have any commentstwilliams@ci.milpitas.ca

Sincerely,

Jose S. EstevesMayor

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C I T Y O F M I L P I T A S *6 ST CALAVERAS BOULEVARD, MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA 95035-5479

NE: 408-586-3029, FAX: 408-586-3056, www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov

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to Final Grand Jury Report entitled, “A Slow Rising Emergency –l Rise”

ity of Milpitas’ response to the finding and recommendation containedlara County Civil Grand Jury’s Final Report entitled,“A Slow Rising

Rise,”based on City Council action approved on October 20, 2015.quired to respond to Finding 2 and Recommendation 2, and our

s with Finding 2 and Recommendation 2. That said, the City does-level rise issue at a policy level in our General Plan update process,016. From there, any subsequent affected plans/policies would then beance with the updated GP, including the Milpitas Climate Action Planct, the City Council just approved on October 6, 2015 Council meetingroject funding assigned solely for the City’s General Plan Update.

lso committed to working with the United States Army Corps ofer neighboring jurisdictions, on the South San Francisco Bay Shoreline

opportunity to respond to the Grand Jury Final Report and appreciatering the report, which raises the awareness on this important topic. Ifor questions, please contact Tom Williams, City Manager, at.gov or (408) 586-3051.

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