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In plain English

This resolution approves a partnership between San Francisco and Daly City to fund and build the Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project, with a budget of up to $35 million. The project will last five years, starting in August 2025 and ending in August 2030.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Daly City for the funding, construction, and operation of the Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project, for a not to exceed amount of $35,000,000, with a duration of five years starting August 4, 2025, through August 31, 2030, pursuant to Section 9.118 of the Charter.

Introduced: Jul 29, 2025
Final action: Oct 24, 2025
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How it got here

The Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project originated from concerns over flooding and declining water levels in Lake Merced, prompting a collaborative effort between Daly City and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC).

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Certification of EIR/EISDecember 11, 2017
Daly City

Daly City, as the lead agency, certified the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project, addressing storm-related flooding and water level management for Lake Merced.

Daly City Reso No. 17-200
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Adoption of EIR AddendumJune 9, 2025
Daly City

Daly City adopted an Addendum to the Final EIR/EIS to include modifications to the project, such as changing staging areas and adding habitat restoration sites around Lake Merced.

Daly City Reso No. 25-82
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Approval of MOAJuly 8, 2025
SFPUC

The SFPUC Commission approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Daly City to delineate responsibilities and commit funding for the Vista Grande Project, aimed at improving stormwater management and Lake Merced water levels.

SFPUC Resolution 25-0113
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Adoption of ResolutionOctober 21, 2025
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution approving the MOA with Daly City for the funding, construction, and operation of the Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project, with a commitment of up to $35 million.

Leg Final

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BLA Report 100225
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CEQA Findings and MMRP
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How they voted

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardJul 18, 2025
ยทRECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentJul 29, 2025
โ†’RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Government Audit and Oversight CommitteeOct 2, 2025
โœ“RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsOct 21, 2025
โœ“ADOPTEDPass
MayorOct 24, 2025
โœ“APPROVED