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Reach 2

San Francisco Creek flood-protection effort referred to as Reach 2.

Current status
The San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority was seeking a search firm for a new executive director and planned a joint committee with Valley Water to define Valley Water's re
Location
San Francisquito Creek corridor
Street view near San Francisquito Creek corridor
Map of San Francisquito Creek corridor
  1. September 9, 2026 update

    The Joint Powers Authority agreed to seek a search firm after its executive director resigned at the end of July and to work with Valley Water through a joint committee on Valley Water's potential role in Reach 2. An update was anticipated within a couple of months.

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  2. August 19, 2026 public-comment update

    A public commenter asked the City to help a Valley Water-JPA working group clarify roles and advance negotiations for the flood-protection effort.

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  3. September 8, 2025 update

    The Council received the beginning of a study-session update intended to raise awareness and seek feedback from community members and elected leaders.

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  4. February 3, 2025 update

    Council announcement stated the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority expects to advance the project over the next couple of years and will provide opportunities for community input.

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  5. January 25, 2025: Initial priority discussion

    A council member identified continued coordination and funding work as priorities.

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