Board approves funding allocation for Stevens Creek bank repairs and solar partnership; district share of creek repairs about $820,000
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Summary
The board approved allocating funds for a City of Mountain View partnership to repair Stevens Creek bank erosion and to participate in a solar installation program; the engineer's estimate for the full erosion project is about $2 million, with the district’s Location C share estimated at roughly $820,000 (about 27%). Concerns were raised about tree removal for a Graham carport and Crittenden solar; city staff said trees will be replaced.
City and district staff updated trustees on a two‑part partnership: multi‑agency repairs to Stevens Creek bank erosion adjacent to district property and coordinated solar installations at Graham and the Crittenden sports facility.
City presenters described the severe erosion along Stevens Creek between Middlefield and Moffett that prompted a consultant‑prepared design. The engineer’s opinion of probable construction cost for the full project is nearly $2 million; the district’s repair work at Location C (on MVWSD property) is estimated at approximately $820,000 — roughly 27 percent of construction costs. The project will require environmental permits from multiple agencies and temporary construction easements for access and staging; the City will lead permits and bidding and will bring a formal cost‑sharing agreement to the board for consent.
The City also updated the board on solar installations. The City will pay for solar at the Graham pavilion; the district will cover a proportional share at Crittenden. Staff noted the earlier $163,000 estimate for Crittenden increased to $256,985 based on refined design and cost updates. The city said Graham’s carport and rooftop work will reduce parking capacity during construction and that removed trees will be mitigated with replacements.
A public commenter expressed disappointment about tree removals. City staff responded that replacements are planned and that the carport increases solar capacity and long‑term energy savings; city staff estimated more than $1.3 million in 20‑year savings for Graham as an example of project payback. The board voted unanimously to allocate funding for the erosion and solar partnership and directed staff to return with a formal cost‑sharing agreement for consent.
