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 Barbara F. Keegan, Committee Chairperson, District 2
Director Jim Beall, Committee Vice Chairperson, District 4
Director Richard P. Santos, Committee Member, District 3

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.

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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

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.

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 Nai Hsueh, District 5

Tony Estremera, District 6

Rebecca Eisenberg, District 7

Committee Liaisons:
Michele King, Clerk, Board of Directors
Office of the Clerk of the Board
408-630-2711

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

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

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.

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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

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For additional information, contact Michele King in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 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 Nai Hsueh, Chairperson, District 5
Director Tony Estremera, Vice Chairperson, District 6
Director Jim Beall, Member, District 4

Committee Liaisons:
Melanie Richardson
Assistant Chief Executive Officer
1-408-630-2035

Rechelle Blank, Chief Operating Officer
Watersheds
408-630-2615
 

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.

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• 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

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

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

Board Representatives:
Director Tony Estremera, Committee Chairperson, District 6
Director Nai  Hsueh, Committee Vice Chairperson, District 5
Director Rebecca Eisenberg, Committee Member, District 7

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

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.

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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

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

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 Rebecca Eisenberg, District 7

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.

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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

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

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 Tony Estremera, Chairperson, District 6
Director Richard P. Santos, Vice Chairperson, District 3
Director Jim Beall, Member, District 4

 

Committee Liaison:
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.

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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 MEET

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

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

Committee Liaison:
John Bourgeois, Deputy Operating Officer
Watershed Stewardship & Planning Division
408-630-2990 

Anthony Fulcher, Sr. Assistant District Counsel
Office of District Counsel
408-630-2792

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.

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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

For additional information, contact Michele King in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 408-630-2211.

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 Richard P. Santos, District 3
Director Nai Hsueh, District 5
Director Rebecca Eisenberg, District 7
 

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

Christopher Hakes, Deputy Operating Officer
Dam Safety & Capital Delivery Division
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.

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• 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

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