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Council authorizes joint‑use agreement with Valley Water for segment of Stevens Creek Trail
Summary
The council authorized the city manager to execute a joint‑use agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District to continue public access across a Valley Water parcel along Stevens Creek Trail. Council said the agreement formalizes existing public use of a trail segment and carries no reported change to maintenance responsibilities.
The Cupertino City Council unanimously approved a new joint‑use agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District on Jan. 22 to preserve ongoing public access across a parcel of Valley Water land along a portion of the Stevens Creek Trail.
Council member discussion emphasized that the agreement covers a specific parcel adjacent to McClellan Road and does not change broader trail management responsibilities. Staff confirmed the agreement formalizes long‑standing public access to that trail segment and will be executed by the city manager following council authorization.
Why it matters: The agreement preserves public access to a popular trail segment and clarifies interagency stewardship for a defined parcel; the vote removes uncertainty for trail users while leaving broader park and creek management work to Valley Water and other agencies.
What’s next: The city manager will finalize and execute the joint‑use agreement with Valley Water as authorized by council. No additional city budget appropriation was reported at the meeting.
