Board Committees

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, District 2, Barbara Keegan, Chairperson
Director, District 4, Linda J. LeZotte, Committee Member
Director, District 7, Gary Kremen, Committee Member

Committee Liaison:
Rick Callender, Chief Executive Officer
1 (408) 630-2017

Darin Taylor, Chief Financial Officer
1 (408) 630-3068

Meeting Information: 
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the Board Audit Committee will be held at the call of the Board Audit 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.

Reports:
View audits commissioned by the Board of Directors

For additional information, contact Max Overland in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 1 (408) 630-2749.

The Board Policy and Planning Committee (formerly known as the Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Committee) was established to support the Board in the areas of:  Board planning process, Board Committees principles and structures, Board and organization performance monitoring, and other tasks as assigned by the Board.

Board Representatives:

Director, District 5, Nai Hsueh, Chairperson
Director, District 2, Barbara Keegan, Vice Chairperson
Director, District 4, Linda J. LeZotte, Committee Member

Committee Liaison:
Michele King, Clerk of the Board
1 (408) 630-2711

Rick Callender, Chief Executive Officer
1 (408) 630-2017

Meeting Information:
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the Board Policy and Planning Committee (BPPC) will be held at the call of the BPPC 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 Michele King in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 1(408)630-2711.

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, District 5, Nai Hsueh, Chairperson
Director, District 4, Linda J. LeZotte, Vice Chairperson
Director, District 6, Tony Estremera, Committee Member

Committee Liaison:

Sue Tippets, Interim Chief Operating Officer
Watersheds Division
1-408-630-2253

Aaron Baker, Chief Operating Officer
Water Utility Enterprise Division
1-408-630-2135

Tina Yoke, Chief Operating Officer
Information Technology & Administrative Services
1-408-630-2385

Meeting Information: 
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the Capital Improvement Program Committee will be held at the call of the Capital Improvement Program 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 Natalie Dominguez, Assistant Deputy Clerk II, in the Office of the Clerk of the Board, 408-630-2659.

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 Representative:
Director Tony Estremera, Chair
Director Barbara Keegan, Vice Chair
Director Richard P. Santos

Committee Liaison:
Afshin Rouhani, 1(408)630-2616

Meeting Information:
The Coyote Creek Flood Risk Reduction Ad Hoc Committee meets at the call of the Committee Chair.  All meetings are open to the public.  Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.  Please refer to the published agenda for date, time and location of the next meeting.

For additional information, contact Glenna Brambill in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 1(408)630-2408.

The Diversity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee was established to work on Board and Director identified issues.

Board Representative:
Director, District 6, Tony Estremera, Chairperson
Director, District 5, Nai  Hsueh, Vice Chairperson
Director, District 1, John L. Varela, Committee Member

Committee Liaison:
Marta Lugo, Assistant Officer
Office of the Chief of External Affairs
1-408-630-2237

Meeting Information: 
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the Diversity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee will be held at the call of the Diversity and Inclusion Ad Hoc 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 Natalie Dominguez, Assistant Deputy Clerk II, in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 1(408)630-2659.

Stream Planning and Operations Committee(SPOC) (formerly FAHCE Ad Hoc Committee) is established to:

1. Tracking the progress of Valley Water and other parties (Initialing Parties) of the FAHCE Settlement Agreement in completing requirements enabling dismissal of the water rights complaint and commencement of the restoration program; 
2. Identifying and recommending actions the Board can take to ensure expeditious completion of the requirements defined in Purpose 1, including engagement with appointed boards and senior officials of the other Initialing Parties; and 
3. Identifying and tracking progress of District and non-District activities that may affect the FAHCE Settlement Agreement and implementation.

Board Representatives:
Barbara Keegan, Director District 2
Tony Estremera, Director District 6
Linda LeZotte, Director District 4

Committee Liaison:
Michele King, 408-630-2711

Meeting Information:
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the SPOC Committee will be held at the call of the SPOC Ad Hoc 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 Michele King, Clerk, Board of Directors at (408)630-2211.

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 Representative:
Director, District 3, Richard P. Santos, Chair
Director, District 6, Tony Estremera, Vice Chair
Director, District 1, John L. Varela, 

Committee Liaison:
Sue Tippets, Interim Chief Operating Officer
Watersheds Division
1-408-630-2253

Meeting Information: 
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the Homeless Encampment Committee will be held at the call of the Homeless Encampment 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 Natalie Dominguez in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 1-408-630-2659.

The Recycled Water Committee was established to develop a long term proposal for recycled water opportunities within district boundaries, and to establish a collaborative process for facilitating policy discussion and sharing of technical information on recycled water issues.

Board Representatives:
Director, District 6, Tony Estremera, Chairperson
Director, District 2, Barbara Keegan, Vice Chairperson
Director, District 7, Gary Kremen, Committee Member

Committee Liaison:
Aaron Baker, Chief Operating Officer
Water Utility Division
1-408-630-2135

Rachel Gibson, Chief of External Affairs
1-408-630-2884

Meeting Information: 
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the Recycled Water Committee will be held at the call of the Recycled Water 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 more information, contact Michelle Meredith, in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 1(408)630-2557.

The Water Storage Exploratory Committee was established to receive and discuss information on issues related to 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, District 7, Gary Kremen, Chair
Director, District 3, Richard P. Santos
Director, District 1, John L. Varela

Committee Liaison:
Gerald De La Piedra, 1-408-630-2257
Christopher Hakes,  1-408-630-3796

Meeting Information:
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE meetings of the Water Storage Exploratory Committee will be held at the call of the Water Storage Exploratory 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 1(408)630-2408.