Board Advisory Committees

The Agricultural Water Advisory Committee was established to assist the board with policies and issues pertaining to agricultural water supply and use as well as in the annual review of groundwater production charges

Board Representatives:
Director John L. Varela, District 1
Director Richard P. Santos, District 3
Director Nai Hsueh, District 5 (Alternate)

Committee Liaison:
Darin Taylor, Chief Financial Officer
Financial Planning & Management Services Division
408-630-3608

Vincent Gin, Deputy Operating Officer
Water Supply Division
408-630-2633

Committee Members:

Meeting Information:
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the Agricultural Water Advisory Committee will be held at the call of the Agricultural Water Advisory Committee Chairperson, in coordination with the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors' Chairperson, in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the State Emergency Services Act, the Governor’s Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19 to shelter in place, and the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, that allows attendance by members of the Committee, district staff, and the public to participate and conduct the meeting by teleconference, videoconference, or both.

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

October 5, 2020 - Draft 2020 AWMP Guide

The Environmental and Water Resources Committee (formerly the Environmental Advisory Committee) was established to assist the board with policies and issues pertaining to water supply, flood protection and environmental stewardship.

Board Representative:
Director Tony Estremera; District 6
Director Linda J. LeZotte; District 4
Director Nai Hsueh, District 5 (Alternate)

Committee Liaison:
John Bourgeois, Deputy Operating Officer
Watershed Stewardship and Planning Division
48-630-2990

Vincent Gin, Deputy Operating Officer
Water Supply Division
408-630-2633

Committee Members:

Meeting Information:
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the Environmental and Water Resources Committee will be held at the call of the Environmental and Water Resources Committee Chairperson, in coordination with the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors' Chairperson, in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the State Emergency Services Act, the Governor’s Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19 to shelter in place, and the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, that allows attendance by members of the Committee, district staff, and the public to participate and conduct the meeting by teleconference, videoconference, or both.
 

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

The Cities of East Palo Alto, Mountain View and Palo Alto and Valley Water Elected Officials Joint Recycled Water Policy Committee was established for the purpose of developing a long-term proposal for how the District and the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant partner agencies, other stakeholders and interested parties can work together on recycled water opportunities, to advance common interests, and to establish a collaborative process to facilitate policy discussion and sharing of technical information on recycled water issues.

Board Representatives:
Director Richard P. Santos, District 3
Director Tony Estremera, District 6
Director Gary Kremen, District 7

City of East Palo Alto Representative
Hon. Ruben Abrica

City of Mountain View Representative
Hon. Pat Showalter, Councilmember
Hon. Lucas Ramirez, Councilmember, Alternate

City of Palo Alto Representative
Hon. Alison Cormack, Councilmember
Hon. Eric Filseth, Councilmember

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

Meeting Information:
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the Joint Recycled Water Policy Committee (Cities of East Palo Alto, Mountain View/Palo Alto/Valley Water) will be held at the call of the Joint Recycled Water Policy Committee (Cities of East Palo Alto, Mountain View/Palo Alto/Valley Water) Chair, in coordination with the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors’ Chair, in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the State Emergency Services Act, the Governor’s Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19 to shelter in place, and the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, that allows attendance by members of the Committee, Valley Water staff, and the public to participate and conduct the meeting by teleconference, videoconference, or both.

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

The City of Sunnyvale and District Elected Officials Recycled Water Joint Committee was established by the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors on October 9, 2012, according to the information presented in agenda Item 9.1, for the purpose of developing a long-term proposal for how the District and the City of Sunnyvale can work together on recycled water opportunities, to advance common interests, and to establish a collaborative process to facilitate policy discussion and sharing of technical information on recycled water issues.

Board Representatives
Director Richard Santos, District 3
Director Tony Estremera, District 6
Director Gary Kremen, District 7

City of Sunnyvale Representative:
Hon. Russ Melton, Council Member
Hon. Gustav Larsson, Council Member                                                                                                                                           

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

Meeting Information:
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the Joint Recycled Water Advisory Committee (City of Sunnyvale/Valley Water)  will be held at the call of the Joint Recycled Water Advisory Committee (City of Sunnyvale/Valley Water) Chairperson, in coordination with the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors’ Chairperson, in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the State Emergency Services Act, the Governor’s Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19 to shelter in place, and the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, that allows attendance by members of the Committee, Valley Water staff, and the public to participate and conduct the meeting by teleconference, videoconference, or both.

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

Per the City and District Integration Agreement, the Joint Recycled Water Policy Advisory Committee (City of San Jose/SCVWD/City of Santa Clara -TPAC) will tender its advice to the District’s Board of Directors and the City of San Jose's City Council, with respect to policy matters relating to the production, distribution and use of recycled water from facilities under administration by these agencies.

Board Representatives:
Director Richard Santos, District 3
Director Tony Estremera, District 6
Director Gary Kremen, District 7

City of San Jose Representatives:
Hon. David Cohen, Councilmember
Hon. Sylvia Arenas, Councilmember
Ms. Kerrie Romanow (Alternate)

City of Santa Clara Representative:
Hon. Karen Hardy, Councilmember
Hon. Kathy Watanabe, Councilmember (Alternate)

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

Don Rocha, Deputy Administrative Officer
Office of Government Relations
408-630-2338

Meeting Information: 
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the Joint Recycled Water Policy Advisory Committee (City of San Jose/Valley Water/City of Santa Clara - TPAC will be held at the call of the Joint Recycled Water Policy Adivosry Committee Chairperson, in coordination with the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors Chairperson, in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the State Emergency Services Act, the Governor’s Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19 to shelter in place, and the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020 that allows attendance by members of the Committee, district staff, and the public to participate and conduct the meeting by teleconference, videoconference, or both.

For more information, contact Natalie Dominguez in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 408-630-2659.

The Joint Water Resources Committee (SCVWD, City of Gilroy, City of Morgan Hill, SCRWA) was established by the SCVWD Board of Directors on February 14, 2017, to advance common South County Water interests and receive input from stakeholders and interested parties when undertaking the following:

1. Reviewing current practices and future needs for groundwater management in the Llagas groundwater sub-basin
2. Facilitating policy discussion and sharing of technical information on water supply planning for South County
3. Identifying the current and future demand for recycled water as well as jointly identifying funding sources for implementation of the South County Recycled Water Master Plan
4. Facilitating policy discussion and sharing of technical information on furthering development and use of recycled water in South County
5. Facilitating policy discussion and sharing of socio-economic homelessness in South County 

Board Representatives:
Director John Varela, District 1
Director Richard Santos, District 3

City of  Gilroy Representatives:
Hon. Dion Bracco, Council Member
Hon. Marie Blankley, Mayor Pro Tempore 

City of Morgan Hill Representatives:
Hon. Rene Spring, Council Member District C
Hon. John McKay, Council Member District D

Committee Liaison:
Rachael Gibson, Acting Chief of External Affairs
Office of the Chief of External Affairs
408-630-2884

Aaron Baker, Chief Operating Officer
Office of Chief Operating Officer - Water Utility
408-630-2135

Meeting Information: 
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the Joint Water Resources Committee will be held at the call of the Joint Water Resources Committee Chairperson, in coordination with the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors Chairperson, in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the State Emergency Services Act, the Governor’s Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19 to shelter in place, and the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020 that allows attendance by members of the Committee, district staff, and the public to participate and conduct the meeting by teleconference, videoconference, or both.

For more information, contact Natalie Dominguez in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 408-630-2408.

To assist with the completion of a redistricting study in an inclusive, transparent, and comprehensive manner, and in order to garner community input on redistricting, the Board of Directors established a Redistricting Advisory Committee (Committee). The Committee consists of seven members, with each Board member appointing one member.

Below are the members of the public who have been selected to lead the redistricting effort for the Valley Water Board of Directors.

Committee Liaison:
Don Rocha, Deputy Administrative Officer
Office of Government Relations
408-630-2338

Committee Members:

Meeting Information:
 

For additional information, contact Glenna Brambill in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 408-630-2408. You can also visit the Main Redistricting Page for more information.

To share your ideas and feedback about the Redistricting process, please visit our online engagement site Be Heard Valley Water. 

The San Felipe Division Reach One Committee was established to discuss policy issues, collaborate on the Initial Asset Evaluation Report and mutually agree on a beneficial recommendation for a Condition Level.

Santa Clara Valley Water District Representatives:
Director John Varela, District 1
Director Richard Santos, District 3

San Benito County Water District Representatives:
Director John Tobias, Division 1
Director Joe Tonascia, Division 2

Committee Liaison:
Gregory Williams, Deputy Operating Officer
Raw Water Division
408-630-2867

Meeting Information:
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the San Felipe Division Reach One Committee will be held at the call of the San Felipe Division Reach One Committee Chairperson, in coordination with the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors’ Chairperson, in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the State Emergency Services Act, the Governor’s Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19 to shelter in place, and the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, that allows attendance by members of the Committee, district staff, and the public to participate and conduct the meeting by teleconference, videoconference, or both.

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

The Santa Clara Valley Water Commission was established to assist the board with policies and issues pertaining to water supply, flood protection and environmental stewardship.

Board Representatives:
Director Tony Estremera, District 6
Director Gary Kremen, District 7
Director Nai Hsueh , District 5 (Alternate)

Committee Liaisons:
Melanie Richardson, Assistant Chief Executive Officer
Office of Integrated Water Management
408-630-2035

Rachael Gibson, Chief of External Affairs
Office of the Chief of External Affairs
408-630-2884

Commission Members:

Meeting Information:

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the Santa Clara Valley Water Commission will be held at the call of the Santa Clara Valley Water Commission Chairperson, in coordination with the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors’ Chairperson, in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the State Emergency Services Act, the Governor’s Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19 to shelter in place, and the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, that allows attendance by members of the Committee, district staff, and the public to participate and conduct the meeting by teleconference, videoconference, or both.

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

To assist the board with public policy, education, outreach, and all matters impacting the Santa Clara County youth and the water district. Foster greater involvement of youth in local government to inspire and develop future public policy leaders and professionals with an awareness of issues and activities relating to water supply, conservation, flood protection, and stream stewardship.

Board Representatives:
Director John L. Varela, District 1
Director Barbara Keegan, District 2
Director Nai Hsueh, District 5

Committee Liaison:
Marta Lugo, Assistant Officer
Office of the Chief of External Affairs
408-630-2237

Meeting Information:
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Youth Commission will be held at the call of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Youth Commission Chairperson, in coordination with the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors’ Chairperson, in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the State Emergency Services Act, the Governor’s Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19 to shelter in place, and the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, that allows attendance by members of the Commission, district staff, and the public to participate and conduct the meeting by teleconference, videoconference, or both.

Youth Commission Members:

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

RELATED DOCUMENTS

• Board Committee 2021 Handbook
• 2021 Youth Commission Application

The Water Conservation and Demand Management Committee (formerly known as Water Conservation Ad Hoc 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 by making policy recommendations related to demand management.

Board Representatives:
Director Barbara Keegan, District 2
Director Linda J. LeZotte, District 4
Director Nai Hsueh, District 5

Committee Liaison:
Vincent Gin, Deputy Operating Officer
Water Supply Division
408-630-2633

Meeting Information:
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the Water Conservation and Demand Management Committee will be held at the call of the Water Conservation and Demand Management Committee Chairperson, in coordination with the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors’ Chairperson, in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the State Emergency Services Act, the Governor’s Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19 to shelter in place, and the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, that allows attendance by members of the Committee, Valley Water staff, and the public to participate and conduct the meeting by teleconference, videoconference, or both.

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