The Coyote Creek Flood Risk Reduction Ad Hoc Committee was established to develop short-term/immediate solutions associated with the Coyote Creek flood event and project.

Board Representatives:
Director Tony Estremera, Chair
Director Barbara Keegan, Vice Chair
Director Richard P. Santos, Committee Member

Committee Liaison:
Afshin Rouhani, Water Policy & Planning Manager
Water Resources Planning and Policy Unit
408-630-2616

Meeting Information:

Meetings of the Committee will be held as identified in the Committee meeting schedule, or at the call of the Committee Chairperson, in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect that allows the public to participate in the meeting by teleconference, videoconference or in person.  Please refer to the published agenda for the date, time and location of the next meeting

For additional information, contact Glenna Brambill in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 408-630-2408.

The Environmental Creek Cleanup Committee (formerly known as the Homeless Encampment Committee) was established to discuss homelessness and encampment issues, and bring discussion and recommendations back to the Board. (On February 11, 2020, the Board of Directors made this a standing committee)

Board Representatives:
Director Richard P. Santos, District 3
Director Jim Beall, District 4
Director Nai Hsueh, District 5

Committee Liaison:
Jennifer Codianne, Deputy Operating Officer
Watersheds Division
408-630-3876
 

Meeting Information:

Meetings of the Committee will be held as identified in the Committee meeting schedule, or at the call of the Committee Chairperson, in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect that allows the public to participate in the meeting by teleconference, videoconference or in person.  Please refer to the published agenda for the date, time and location of the next meeting.

• TEST ZOOM MEETING CONNECTION: https://zoom.us/test
• HOW TO JOIN AND PARTICIPATE IN BOARD MEETINGS VIRTUALLY OR BY PHONE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TojJpYCxXm0

If attending in-person, you are required to comply with  Ordinance 22-03 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SPECIFYING RULES OF DECORUM FOR PARTICIPATION IN BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS

ATTENTION: Please be advised that, effective August 19, 2026, all information regarding future committee meetings, including meeting notices, agendas, agenda packets, and approved minutes will be available at Santa Clara Valley Water District - Calendar.

For additional information, contact Dave Leon in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 408-630-2006.

The Water Supply and Demand Management Committee  (formerly the Water Storage Exploratory Committee and consolidated with the Water Conservation and Demand Management Committee) was established to support the Board of Directors in achieving its policy to provide a reliable water supply to meet current and future water usage.  The Committee will support the Board by making policy recommendations and receiving and discussing information related to demand management, including water conservation, SGMA/groundwater management and additional water storage options. The Committee representatives may assist their respective Board of Directors on policies and actions related to these matters.

Board Representatives:
Director Nai Hsueh, Chairperson, District 5
Director Shiloh Ballard, Vice Chairperson, District 2
Director Richard P. Santos, District 3
Committee Liaison: 
Vincent Gin, Deputy Operating Officer
Water Supply Division
408-630-2633
Ryan McCarter, Deputy Operating Officer
Dam Safety & Capital Delivery Division
408-630-2983

Kirsten Struve, Assistant Officer
Water Supply Division
408-630-3138

Meeting Information:
Meetings of the Committee will be held as identified in the Committee meeting schedule, or at the call of the Committee Chairperson, in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect that allows the public to participate in the meeting by teleconference, videoconference or in person.  Please refer to the published agenda for the date, time and location of the next meeting.

• TEST ZOOM MEETING CONNECTION: https://zoom.us/test
• HOW TO JOIN AND PARTICIPATE IN BOARD MEETINGS VIRTUALLY OR BY PHONE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TojJpYCxXm0

If attending in-person, you are required to comply with  Ordinance 22-03 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SPECIFYING RULES OF DECORUM FOR PARTICIPATION IN BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS

*ATTENTION: Please be advised that, effective August 19, 2026, all information regarding future committee meetings, including meeting notices, agendas, agenda packets, and approved minutes will be available at Santa Clara Valley Water District - Calendar.

*Video - requires download to review entire meeting video.

For additional information, contact Stephanie Simunic in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 408-630-2408.

The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee (formerly known as the CIP Ad Hoc Committee) was established to provide a venue for more detailed discussions regarding capital project validation and adding or removing projects from the District's 5-year CIP.

Board Representatives:
Director Nai Hsueh, Chairperson, District 5
Director Jim Beall, Vice Chairperson, District 4
Director Tony Estremera, Member, District 6

Committee Liaisons:
Luz Penilla
Assistant Officer
1-408-630-2228
Chris Hakes, Chief Operating Officer
Watersheds
408-630-3796
 

Meeting Information:

Meetings of the Committee will be held as identified in the Committee meeting schedule, or at the call of the Committee Chairperson, in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect that allows the public to participate in the meeting by teleconference, videoconference or in person.  Please refer to the published agenda for the date, time and location of the next meeting.

• TEST ZOOM MEETING CONNECTION: https://zoom.us/test
• HOW TO JOIN AND PARTICIPATE IN BOARD MEETINGS VIRTUALLY OR BY PHONE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TojJpYCxXm0

If attending in-person, you are required to comply with  Ordinance 22-03 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SPECIFYING RULES OF DECORUM FOR PARTICIPATION IN BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS

*Video - requires download to review entire meeting video.

ATTENTION: Please be advised that, effective August 19, 2026, all information regarding future committee meetings, including meeting notices, agendas, agenda packets, and approved minutes will be available at Santa Clara Valley Water District - Calendar.

For additional information, contact Dave Leon  in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 408-630-2006.

The Board Policy and Monitoring Committee (formerly known as the Board Policy and Planning Committee, consolidated with the Diversity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee) was established to support the Board in the areas of:  Board planning process, Board Committee principles and structures, Board and organization performance monitoring,  Board and Director identified issues related to Diversity and Inclusion, and other tasks as assigned by the Board.

Board Representatives:

Director Nai Hsueh, Chairperson, District 5
Director Shiloh Ballard, Vice Chairperson, District 1
Director Tony Estremera, Member, District 6

Committee Liaisons:

Candice Kwok-Smith, Clerk of the Board
Office of the Clerk of the Board
408-630-3193
Theresa Chinte, Chief of Staff 
Office of the Chief Executive Officer
408-630-2714

Meeting Information:

Meetings of the Committee will be held as identified in the Committee meeting schedule, or at the call of the Committee Chairperson, in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect that allows the public to participate in the meeting by teleconference, videoconference or in person.  Please refer to the published agenda for the date, time and location of the next meeting.

• TEST ZOOM MEETING CONNECTION: https://zoom.us/test
• HOW TO JOIN AND PARTICIPATE IN BOARD MEETINGS VIRTUALLY OR BY PHONE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TojJpYCxXm0

If attending in-person, you are required to comply with  Ordinance 22-03 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SPECIFYING RULES OF DECORUM FOR PARTICIPATION IN BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS

*ATTENTION: Please be advised that, effective August 19, 2026, all information regarding future committee meetings, including meeting notices, agendas, agenda packets, and approved minutes will be available at Santa Clara Valley Water District - Calendar.

*Video - requires download to review entire meeting video.

For additional information, contact Stephanie Simunic in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 408-630-2408.

The Board Audit Committee was established to assist the Board of Directors, consistent with direction from the full Board, to identify potential areas for audit and audit priorities, and to review, update, plan and coordinate execution of Board audits.

Board Representatives:
Director Jim Beall, Committee Chairperson, District 4
Director Shiloh Ballard, Committee Vice Chairperson, District 2
Director Tony Estremera, Committee Member, District 6

Committee Liaison:
Darin Taylor, Chief Financial Officer
Financial Planning & Management Services Division
408-630-3068

Tony Ndah, Acting Chief Operating Officer
Administrative Services
408-630-2208

Meeting Information: 

Meetings of the Committee will be held as identified in the Committee meeting schedule, or at the call of the Committee Chairperson, in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect that allows the public to participate in the meeting by teleconference, videoconference or in person.  Please refer to the published agenda for the date, time and location of the next meeting.

• TEST ZOOM MEETING CONNECTION: https://zoom.us/test
• HOW TO JOIN AND PARTICIPATE IN BOARD MEETINGS VIRTUALLY OR BY PHONE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TojJpYCxXm0

If attending in-person, you are required to comply with  Ordinance 22-03 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SPECIFYING RULES OF DECORUM FOR PARTICIPATION IN BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS

*ATTENTION* Please be advised that, effective August 19, 2026, all information regarding future committee meetings, including meeting notices, agendas, agenda packets and approved minutes will be available at Santa Clara Valley Water District - Calendar.

*Video - requires download to review entire meeting video.

Reports:
View audits commissioned by the Board of Directors

For additional information, contact Nicole Merritt in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 408-630-3262 or [email protected].