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The Board of Directors may establish Ad-Hoc Committees to serve in a capacity as defined by the Board and will be used sparingly, per Governance Process GP-8.

The Board of Directors has established the following Ad Hoc Committees:

Coyote Creek Flood Risk Reduction Ad Hoc Committee-Disbanded 2/11/2020

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

April 29, 2019 Agenda Minutes
October 05, 2017 Agenda Minutes
August 31, 2017 Agenda Minutes
August 24, 2017 Agenda Minutes

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

Environmental Creek Cleanup Committee (Formerly Homeless Encampment Committee)

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 John Varela, District 1

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.

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

February 20, 2024 Special Meeting Agenda     Video*
November 1, 2023 Special Meeting and Tour Agenda Minutes   Video
October 17, 2023 Agenda   Handout Video*
August 14, 2023 Agenda Minutes Handout Video
June 23, 2023 Agenda Minutes   Video
April 21, 2023 Agenda Handout 4.1-A Minutes Video
April 18, 2023, Canceled Notice   No Minutes No Video
February 21, 2023 Agenda   Minutes Video
January 17, 2023 Agenda   Minutes Video
October 18, 2022 Agenda   Minutes  
July 19, 2022 Agenda   Minutes  
May 16, 2022 Agenda   Minutes  
April 18, 2022 Agenda   Minutes  
January 18, 2022 Agenda   Minutes  
December 21, 2021 Agenda   Minutes  
October 19, 2021 Agenda   Minutes  
July 20, 2021 Agenda   Minutes  
April 20, 2021 Agenda   Minutes  
March 30, 2021 Agenda   Minutes  
August 31, 2020 Agenda   Minutes  
Notice of Canceled Meetings Notice   Minutes  
March 13, 2020 Agenda   Minutes  
November 15, 2019 Agenda   Minutes  
September 30, 2019 Agenda   Minutes  
August 5, 2019 Agenda   Minutes  
March 18, 2019 Agenda   Minutes  
August 20, 2018 Agenda   Minutes  
March 15, 2018 Agenda   Minutes  
September 06, 2017
Agenda   Minutes  
May 15, 2017 Agenda   Minutes  

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

Water Supply and Demand Management Commmittee (Formerly Water Storage Exploratory Committee)

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 Richard P. Santos, Chairperson, District 3
Director Barbara Keegan, Vice Chairperson, District 2
Director Nai Hsueh, District 5

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.

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

May 17, 2024  Notice      
April 22, 2024  Agenda Minutes Handout Video
March 8, 2024 - Canceled Notice      
February 9, 2024 - Canceled Notice      
January 12, 2024 - Canceled Notice      
December 8, 2023 Agenda Minutes Handout Video
October 13, 2023 Agenda Minutes Handout Video
August 18, 2023 Agenda Minutes Handout Video
June 9, 2023 Agenda Minutes Handout Video
May 12, 2023 Agenda Minutes Handout  Video
March 29, 2023 Agenda Minutes Handout Video 
November 7, 2022 Agenda Minutes    
October 13, 2022 Agenda Minutes    
July 13, 2022 Agenda  Minutes    
June 17, 2022 Agenda  Minutes    
June 10, 2022, Cancelled Notice Minutes    
March 7, 2022, via Zoom Agenda Minutes    
January 27, 2022, via Zoom Agenda Minutes    
October 29, 2021, via Zoom Agenda Minutes    
July 19, 2021, via Zoom Agenda Minutes    
June 30, 2021, via Zoom Agenda Minutes    
April 5, 2021, via Zoom Agenda Minutes Handout  
February 26, 2021, via Zoom Agenda Minutes    
December 28, 2020, via Zoom Agenda Minutes    
November 9, 2020, via Zoom Agenda Minutes    
October 30, 2020, via Zoom Agenda Minutes Handouts  
October 14, 2020, via Zoom Agenda Minutes    
August 21, 2020, via Zoom Agenda Minutes    
July 13, 2020, via Zoom Agenda Minutes    
March 23, 2020, canceled Agenda Minutes    
January 15, 2020 Agenda Minutes    
December 11, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
October 25, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
October 15, 2019, Special Closed Session Agenda Minutes    
August 27, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
May 20, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
February 22, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
December 7, 2018 Agenda Minutes    
November 7, 2018 Agenda Minutes    
October 1, 2018 Agenda Minutes    
August 15, 2018 Agenda Minutes    
May 17, 2018 Agenda Minutes    
September 14, 2017
Agenda Minutes    
July 12, 2017 Agenda Minutes    
May 23, 2017 Agenda Minutes    
February 23, 2017 Agenda Minutes    

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

 

Disbanded Committees:

In. March 2017, the Board of Directors established the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee as a standing Committee of the Board

In January 2016, the Board of Directors established the Board Policy and Planning Committee as a standing Committee of the Board.

In January 2014, the Board of Directors established its Board Audit Committee as a standing Committee of the Board.

For additional information, contact the Office of the Clerk of the Board at 1-408-630-2277.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee

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 Tony Estremera, Vice Chairperson, District 6
Director Jim Beall, Member, District 4



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.

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.

April 22, 2024 - Special Meeting Agenda     Video
March 18, 2024  Agenda     Video
February 26, 2024 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes   Video
January 22, 2024 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes   Video*
December 11, 2023 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes   Video*
November 13, 2023 Agenda Minutes Handout Video*
October 30, 2023 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes   *Video
October 16, 2023 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes   Video*
September 18, 2023 - Regular Meeting Agenda

Minutes

Revised Handout *Video
August 21, 2023 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes   *Video
July 17, 2023 - Canceled Meeting Notice      
June 30, 2023 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes   *Video
June 29, 2023 - Canceled Meeting Notice      
May 15, 2023 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes   Video
April 10, 2023 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes   Video
March 20, 2023 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes   *Video
March 20, 2023 - Canceled Meeting Notice      
February 13, 2023 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes   *Video
January 17, 2023 - Canceled Meeting Notice      
December 12, 2022 Agenda Minutes    
November 14, 2022 Agenda Minutes    
October 17, 2022 Agenda Minutes    
September 26, 2022 Agenda Minutes    
September 1, 2022 Agenda Minutes    
August 15, 2022 Notice      
July 18, 2022 Agenda Amended Minutes    
June 13, 2022 Agenda Minutes    
May 16, 2022 Agenda Minutes    
April 18, 2022 Agenda Minutes    
March 14, 2022 Agenda Minutes    
February 14, 2022 Agenda Minutes    
January 18, 2022 Agenda Minutes    
December 13, 2021 Agenda Minutes    
November 15, 2021 Agenda Minutes    
October 18, 2021 Agenda Minutes    
September 20, 2021 Agenda Minutes    
August 16, 2021 Agenda Minutes    
July 19, 2021 Agenda Minutes    
June 21, 2021 - Canceled Meeting Notice      
May 17, 2021 Agenda Minutes    
April 26, 2021 (Rescheduled) Agenda Minutes    
March 15, 2021 Agenda Minutes    
February 8, 2021 Agenda Minutes    
January 11, 2021 - Canceled Meeting Notice      
January 6, 2021 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes    
December 14, 2020 Agenda Minutes    
November 9, 2020 Agenda Minutes    
October 19, 2020 (Rescheduled Mtg) Agenda Minutes    
September 14, 2020 Agenda Minutes    
August 10, 2020 Agenda Minutes    
July 31, 2020 Agenda Minutes    
July 13, 2020 - Canceled Notice      
June 29, 2020 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes    
June 8, 2020 - Canceled Notice      
May 11 2020 - Canceled Notice      
April 13, 2020 - Canceled Notice      
March 9, 2020 Agenda Minutes    
February 10, 2020 Agenda Minutes    
January 13, 2020 Agenda Minutes    
December 9, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
November 18, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
October 24, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
October 21, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
September 23, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
August 12, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
July 29, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
July 8, 2019 - Canceled Agenda      
June 10, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
May 13, 2019 - Canceled Agenda      
April 17, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
March 11, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
February 11, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
January 14, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
January 3, 2019 Agenda Minutes    
December 10, 2018 Agenda Minutes    
November 19, 2018 Agenda Minutes    
October 15, 2018 Agenda Minutes    
September 10, 2018 Agenda Minutes    
August 13, 2018 Agenda Minutes    
July 9, 2018 Agenda Minutes    
June 11, 2018 Agenda Minutes    
May 14, 2018 Agenda Minutes    
April 25, 2018 Agenda Minutes    
March 12, 2018 Agenda Minutes    
February 12,2018 Agenda Minutes    
January 18, 2018 Agenda Minutes    
December 11, 2017 Agenda Minutes    
November 27, 2017 Agenda Minutes    
November 13, 2017 Agenda Minutes    
October 18, 2017 Agenda Minutes    
September 18, 2017 Agenda Minutes    
August 14, 2017 Agenda Minutes    
July 10, 2017 Agenda Minutes    
June 12, 2017 Agenda Minutes    
May 08, 2017 Agenda Minutes    
April 10, 2017 Agenda Minutes    

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

 

Board Policy and Monitoring Committee (Formerly Board Policy & Planning Committee)

The Board Policy and Monitoring Committee (formerly known as the Board Policy and Planning Committe, 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, District 5

Tony Estremera, District 6

John Varela, District 1

Committee Liaisons:
Nicole Merritt, Assistant Deputy Clerk
Office of the Clerk of the Board
408-630-3262

Rick Callender, Chief Executive Officer
Office of the Chief Executive Officer
408-630-2017

 

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.

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

To view meeting videos, select download from links provided. 

April 1, 2024 Notice    
March 4, 2024 Notice    
February 5, 2024 Notice    
January 2, 2024 Agenda Minutes  Video
December 4, 2023 Notice    
November 6, 2023

Agenda 

Handout 4.1-A

Minutes  Video
October 2, 2023 Notice    
September 7, 2023 Agenda Minutes  Video
August 10, 2023 Amended Agenda  Mintues Video
August 7, 2023 Notice    
June 30, 2023 Agenda  Minutes Video
June 5, 2023 Agenda Minutes Video
May 1, 2023 Notice    
April 28, 2023 Notice    
April 3, 2023 Notice    
March 6, 2023 Agenda  Minutes Video
February 6, 2023 Agenda Minutes Video
January 11, 2023 Amended Agenda Minutes Video
January 2, 2023 Notice    
December 5, 2022 Agenda Minutes  
November 7, 2022 Amended Agenda Minutes  
October 3, 2022 Notice    
September 5, 2022 Notice    
September 1, 2022 Agenda Minutes  
August 1, 2022 Agenda Minutes  
July 4, 2022 Notice    
June 6, 2022 Agenda Minutes  
May 11, 2022 Amended Agenda Minutes  
May 2, 2022 Notice    
April 5, 2022 Amended Agenda Minutes  
April 4, 2022 Notice    
March 7, 2022 Notice    
February 7, 2022 Agenda Minutes  
January 4, 2022 Agenda Minutes  
December 6, 2021 Notice    
November 1, 2021 Notice    
October 21, 2021 Agenda  Minutes  
October 4, 2021 Notice    
September 7, 2021 Agenda Minutes  
September 6, 2021 Notice    
August 2, 2021 Agenda Minutes  
July 7, 2021 Notice    
June 7, 2021 Agenda Minutes  
May 3, 2021 Agenda Minutes  
April 5, 2021 Agenda Minutes  
March 1, 2021 Agenda Minutes  
January 25, 2021 Agenda Minutes  
January 7, 2021 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes  
December 28, 2020 - Cancelled Notice    
November 23, 2020 Agenda Minutes  
October 26, 2020 Agenda Minutes  
September 28, 2020 Agenda Minutes  
August 24, 2020 - Cancelled Notice    
August 12, 2020 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes  
July 17, 2020 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes  
July 8, 2020 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes  
June 22, 2020 - Cancelled  Notice    
May 25, 2020 - Cancelled Notice    
April 27, 2020 - Cancelled Notice    
March 23, 2020 - Cancelled Notice    
February 24, 2020 Agenda Minutes  
January 27, 2020 Agenda Minutes  
January 20, 2020 (Rescheduled) Notice    
December 23, 2019 (Cancelled) Notice
November 25, 2019 Agenda Minutes  
October 28, 2109 (Cancelled) Notice    
October 25, 2019 Agenda Minutes  
September 16, 2019 Agenda Minutes  

https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.if-us-west-2/f2-live/s3fs-public/040522%20BPPC%20Agenda%20Packet%20-%20Amended.pdf

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

Board Audit Committee

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 Barbara F. Keegan, Committee Chairperson, District 2
Director Jim Beall, Committee Vice Chairperson, District 4
Director John L. Varela, Committee Member, District 1

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

Tina Yoke, Chief Operating Officer
Information Technology & Administrative Services
408-630-2385

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.

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.

April 17, 2024 - Meeting Canceled Notice      
April 12, 2024 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes   Video
March 20, 2024 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes   *Video

February 23, 2024 - Special Meeting

Agenda Minutes   *Video
January 17, 2024 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Handout 4.4-A *Video
December 20, 2023 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes   *Video
November 15, 2023 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes   *Video
October 18, 2023 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes   *Video
September 20, 2023 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes   *Video
August 16, 2023 - Regular Meeting, Closed Session Agenda Minutes   Video
July 19, 2023 - Meeting Canceled Canceled N/A   N/A
June 21, 2023 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes   Video
May 17, 2023 - Meeting Canceled Canceled N/A   N/A
May 15, 2023 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes   *Video
April 19, 2023 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes   Video
March 15, 2023 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes   Video
February 15, 2023 - Regular Meeting  Agenda Minutes   *Video
January 20, 2023 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes  

Video

December 21, 2022 - Meeting Canceled Notice N/A   N/A
December 9, 2022 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes   N/A
October 19, 2022 - Regular Meeting Agenda  Minutes   N/A
September 29, 2022 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes   N/A
September 21, 2022 - Meeting Canceled Canceled N/A   N/A
August 30, 2022 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes   N/A
August 24, 2022 - Meeting Canceled Canceled N/A   N/A
August 17, 2022 - Meeting Canceled Canceled N/A   N/A
July 6, 2022 - Special Meeting Agenda Minutes   N/A
June 29, 2022 - Special Meeting Canceled N/A   N/A
June 16, 2022 - Notice of Canceled Meeting Canceled N/A   N/A
May 23, 2022 (Special Meeting) Agenda Minutes   N/A
May 18, 2022 (Rescheduled) Agenda N/A   N/A
April 20, 2022 Agenda Minutes   N/A
March 16, 2022 Canceled N/A   N/A
February 16, 2022 Agenda Minutes   N/A
January 19, 2022 Agenda Minutes   N/A
December 15, 2021 Agenda Minutes   N/A
November 17, 2021 Canceled N/A   N/A
October 20, 2021 Agenda Minutes   N/A
September 15, 2021 Agenda Minutes   N/A
August 18, 2021 Agenda Minutes   N/A
July 21, 2021 Agenda  Minutes   N/A
June 16, 2021 Agenda Minutes   N/A
May 26, 2021 Rescheduled Meeting Amended Agenda Minutes   N/A
April 26, 2021 Rescheduled Meeting Agenda Minutes   N/A
April 2, 2021 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes   N/A
March 17, 2021 Agenda Minutes   N/A
February 26, 2021 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes   N/A
February 17, 2021 Agenda Minutes   N/A
January 13, 2021 Agenda Minutes   N/A
December 16, 2020 Agenda Minutes   N/A
November 18, 2020 Agenda Minutes   N/A
October 21, 2020 Agenda Minutes   N/A
September 16, 2020 Amended Agenda Minutes   N/A
August 19, 2020 Agenda Minutes   N/A
July 15, 2020 Agenda Minutes   N/A
June 17, 2020 - Canceled Notice N/A   N/A
May 20, 2020 - Canceled Notice N/A   N/A
March 26 and April 15, 2020 - Canceled Notice N/A   N/A
February 19, 2020 Agenda Minutes   N/A
January 22, 2020 Agenda Minutes   N/A
December 16, 2019 Agenda Minutes   N/A
November 18, 2019 Agenda Minutes   N/A
October 23, 2019 Agenda Minutes   N/A
August 28, 2019 Agenda Minutes   N/A
June 26, 2019 Agenda Minutes   N/A
May 2, 2019 Agenda Minutes   N/A
January 22, 2019 Agenda Minutes   N/A
December 3, 2018 Agenda Minutes   N/A
September 26, 2018 Agenda Minutes   N/A
August 15, 2018 Agenda Minutes   N/A
May 03, 2018 - Canceled N/A N/A   N/A
February 06, 2018 Agenda Minutes   N/A
November 30, 2017 Agenda Minutes   N/A
September 28, 2017 Agenda Minutes   N/A
June 01, 2017 Agenda Minutes   N/A
February 02, 2017 Agenda Minutes   N/A

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].