The Board of Directors has established the following Board Committees to assist in developing and recommending policies, and providing comment on activities in the implementation of the District's mission for board consideration:
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, 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.
January 13, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 16, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 18, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 21, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 16, 2020 | Amended Agenda | Minutes |
August 19, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 15, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 17, 2020 - Canceled | Notice | |
May 20, 2020 - Canceled | Notice | |
March 26 and April 15, 2020 - Canceled | Notice | |
February 19, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
January 22, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 16, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 18, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 23, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 28, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 26, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 2, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
January 22, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 3, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 26, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 15, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 03, 2018 - Canceled | ||
February 06, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 30, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 28, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 01, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 02, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
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.
Board Policy and Planning Committee
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.
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 |
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, 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.
January 11, 2021 - Canceled Meeting | Notice | ||
January 6, 2021 | Agenda | ||
December 14, 2020 | Agenda | ||
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 Natalie Dominguez, Assistant Deputy Clerk II, in the Office of the Clerk of the Board, 408-630-2659.
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 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.
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: 1(408)630-2408.
Diversity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee
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.
January 28, 2021 | Agenda | |
August 27, 2020 | Agenda | |
Notice of Canceled Meetings | Notice | |
December 18, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 30, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 8, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 27, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 13, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 11, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 29, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 23, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
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)
Stream Planning and Operations Committee(SPOC) (formerly FAHCE Ad Hoc Committee) is established to:
- 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;
- 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
- 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.
JANUARY 14, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 8, 2020 (FAHCE Ad Hoc) | Agenda | Minutes |
For additional information, contact Michele King, Clerk, Board of Directors at (408)630-2211.
Homeless Encampment Committee
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.
August 31, 2020 | Agenda | |
Notice of Canceled Meetings | Notice | |
March 13, 2020 | Agenda | |
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 |
Agenda | Minutes | |
May 15, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
For additional information, contact Natalie Dominguez in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 1-408-630-2659.
Recycled Water Committee
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.
January 15, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
January 13, 2021 - Canceled | Notice | Minutes |
December 23, 2020 - Canceled | Notice | Minutes |
November 25, 2020 - Canceled | Notice | Minutes |
November 20, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 28, 2020 - Canceled | Notice | Minutes |
September 23, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 26, 2020 - Canceled | Notice | Minutes |
August 6, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 22, 2020 - Canceled | Notice | Minutes |
June 24, 2020 - Canceled | Notice | Minutes |
May 27, 2020 - Canceled | Notice | Minutes |
April 10, 2020 - Canceled | Notice | Minutes |
April 10, 2020 - Rescheduled Mtg | Agenda | Minutes |
March 25, 2020 - Canceled | Agenda | Minutes |
February 26, 2020 - Canceled | Agenda | Minutes |
January 21, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 11, 2019 - Canceled | Agenda | Minutes |
November 13, 2019 - Canceled | Agenda | Minutes |
October 9, 2019 - Canceled | Agenda | Minutes |
September 11, 2019 - Canceled | Agenda | Minutes |
August 14, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 10, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 12, 2019 - Canceled | Agenda | Minutes |
May 20, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 8, 2019 - Canceled | Agenda | Minutes |
April 10, 2019 - Canceled | Agenda | Minutes |
March 13, 2019 - Canceled | Agenda | Minutes |
February 13, 2019 - Canceled | Agenda | Minutes |
January 9, 2019 - Canceled | Agenda | Minutes |
November 14, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 12, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 8, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 18, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 9, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 21, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 8, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
January 23, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 15, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 09, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 30, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 16, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 08, 2017 - Canceled | Agenda | Minutes |
For more information, contact Michelle Meredith, in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 1(408)630-2557.
Water Storage Exploratory Committee (Formerly Pacheco Reservoir Exploratory Ad Hoc Committee)
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.
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 | |
Agenda | Minutes | ||
July 12, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes | |
May 23, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes | |
February 23, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
For additional information, contact Glenna Brambill in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at 1(408)630-2408.
For additional information, contact the Office of the Clerk of the Board at (408)630-2277.