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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Board of Directors
Valley Water to hold public hearing on 2026 Groundwater Management Plan
The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing to adopt the 2026 Groundwater Management Plan for the Santa Clara and Llagas Subbasins. The meeting also includes reviews of future water rate setting processes and the 2027-28 biennial budget process.
- Public hearing and adoption of the 2026 Groundwater Management Plan for Santa Clara and Llagas Subbasins
- Approval of the FY 2025-26 Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program Annual Report
- Review of FY 2027-28 rate-setting processes for groundwater, surface water, and recycled water charges
- Approval of the Tularcitos Creek Downstream North Hillview Drive Levee Repair Project
- Quitclaim deed of surplus land along Golf Creek in San Jose to Almaden Valley Golf and Country Club
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HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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Tuesday, November 10, 2026
11:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tony Estremera, Chair-District 6
Richard P. Santos, Vice Chair-District
3
John L. Varela-District 1
Shiloh Ballard-District 2
Jim Beall-District 4
Nai Hsueh-District 5
Rebecca Eisenberg-District 7
MELANIE RICHARDSON
Interim Chief Executive
Officer
CANDICE KWOK-SMITH
Clerk, Board of the Directors
(408) 630-3193
www.valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Board of Directors
CLOSED SESSION AND REGUL …
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Capital Improvement Program Committee
Capital Improvement Program Committee meeting canceled
The regular meeting scheduled for November 16, 2026, has been canceled. The next special meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2026.
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HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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Monday, November 16, 2026
11:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Committee Chair:
Director Nai Hsueh, District 5
Committee Vice Chair:
Director Jim Beall, District 4
Committee Member:
Director Tony Estremera, District 6
COMMITTEE LIAISON:
Jessica Collins
Dave Leon (COB Liaison)
Asst. Deputy Clerk II
DaveLeon@valleywater.org
1-408-630-2006
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Capital Improvement Program Committee
NOTICE OF CANCELED MEETING
AGENDA
Capital Improvement Program Comm …
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Youth Commission
Youth Commission meeting for November 18, 2026, is canceled
The regular meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Youth Commission scheduled for November 18, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2027.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2026
6:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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SCVWD Youth Commission
Ellie Zhou - Commission Chairperson
Bryce Chen - Commission Vice
Chairperson
BOARD REPRESENTATIVES
Director John Varela - District 1
Director Shiloh Ballard - District 2
Director Nai Hsueh - District 5
Kristen Yasukawa (Staff
Liaison)
Dave Leon (COB Liaison)
Assistant Deputy Clerk II
daveleon@valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Youth Commission
NOTICE OF CANCELED MEETING
AGENDA
Youth Commission …
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Water Supply and Demand Management Committee
Water Supply and Demand Management Committee meeting canceled
The regular meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Water Supply and Demand Management Committee scheduled for November 23, 2026, has been canceled.
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HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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Monday, November 23, 2026
10:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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COMMITTEE OFFICERS:
Nai Hsueh, Chairperson
Director, District 5
Shiloh Ballard, Vice Chairperson
Director, District 2
Richard Santos
Director, District 3
STAFF LIAISONS:
Vincent Gin
Kirsten Struve
Ryan McCarter
Stephanie Simunic
COB Liaison
Assistant Deputy Clerk II
ssimunic@valleywater.org
1-408-630-2408
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Water Supply and Demand Management Committ
NOTICE OF CANCELED MEETING
AGENDA
Water Supply an …
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Capital Improvement Program Committee
Capital Improvement Program Committee meeting canceled
The regular meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Capital Improvement Program Committee scheduled for December 21, 2026, has been canceled.
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HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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Monday, December 21, 2026
11:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
Join Zoom Meeting: https://valleywater.zoom.us/j/94158013374
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Committee Chair:
Director Nai Hsueh, District 5
Committee Vice Chair:
Director Jim Beall, District 4
Committee Member:
Director Tony Estremera, District 6
COMMITTEE LIAISON:
Jessica Collins
Dave Leon (COB Liaison)
Asst. Deputy Clerk II
DaveLeon@valleywater.org
1-408-630-2006
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Capital Improvement Program Committee
NOTICE OF CANCELED MEETING
AGENDA
Capital Improvement Program Comm …
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Water Supply and Demand Management Committee
Water Supply and Demand Management Committee meeting canceled
The regular meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Water Supply and Demand Management Committee scheduled for December 28, 2026, has been canceled.
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HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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Monday, December 28, 2026
10:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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COMMITTEE OFFICERS:
Nai Hsueh, Chairperson
Director, District 5
Shiloh Ballard, Vice Chairperson
Director, District 2
Richard Santos
Director, District 3
STAFF LIAISONS:
Vincent Gin
Kirsten Struve
Ryan McCarter
Stephanie Simunic
COB Liaison
Assistant Deputy Clerk II
ssimunic@valleywater.org
1-408-630-2408
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Water Supply and Demand Management Committ
NOTICE OF CANCELED MEETING
AGENDA
Water Supply an …
Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 1:30 PM
Agricultural Water Advisory Committee
Agricultural Water Advisory Committee meeting canceled
The regular meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Agricultural Water Advisory Committee scheduled for January 4, 2027, has been canceled.
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Headquarters Building Boardroom
5700 Almaden Expressway
San Jose , CA 95118
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Monday, January 4, 2027
1:30 PM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Headquarters Building Boardroom
5700 Almaden Expressway
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Agricultural Water Advisory Committee
NOTICE OF CANCELED MEETING
AGENDA
Agricultural Water Advisory Committee
Santa Clara Valley Water District
AGENDA
NOTICE OF CANCELED MEETING
1:30 PM
Monday, January 4, 2027
Headquarters Building Boardroom
5700 Almaden Expressway
San Jose , CA 95118
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NOTICE OF CANCELED MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SANTA
CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL WATE …
Recent meetings
Thu Oct 29, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Joint Recycled Water Policy Advisory Committee
Committee to review Pure Water Silicon Valley potable reuse project progress
The Joint Recycled Water Policy Advisory Committee will receive updates and provide feedback on the Pure Water Silicon Valley Direct Potable Reuse project. The committee will also review public outreach highlights and the results of a 2026 public perception poll.
- Pure Water Silicon Valley Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) project update
- 2026 public perception poll results
- Purified Recycled Water Program and South Bay Water Recycling outreach highlights
- Approval of April 16, 2026, meeting minutes
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San Jose City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95113
Wing Rooms: 118-120 https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/94955385667
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Thursday, October 29, 2026
10:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
San Jose City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95113
Wing Rooms: 118-120 https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/94955385667
Tony Estremera - SCVWD, Dist. 6
Chairperson
Richard Santos - SCVWD, Dist. 3
Jim Beall - SCVWD, Dist. 4
David Cohen - City of SJ, Dist. 4
Pamela Campos - City of SJ, Dist. 2
Karen Hardy - City of SC, Dist. 3
Kirsten Struve (Staff Liaison)
Nicole Merritt (COB Liaison)
Deputy Clerk (Committee
Meetings)
nmerritt@valleywater.org
1-408-630-3262
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Joint Recycled Water Policy Advisory Committee
SPECIAL MEETING
AGEND …
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Water Commission
Commission to discuss water use at data centers
The Santa Clara Valley Water Commission will meet to discuss water usage and collaboration opportunities regarding data centers. The body will also review its 2026 work plan and receive updates on Fiscal Year 2025-2026 work plan strategies.
- Discussion on water use at data centers and collaboration opportunities
- Review of the 2026 SCVWD Water Commission Work Plan
- Approval of April 8, 2026 meeting minutes
- Standing Items Report on Board Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Work Plan Strategies
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HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
12:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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COMMISSION:
Hon. Murali Srinivasan, Chairperson
Hon. Rob Rennie, Vice Chairperson
BOARD REPRESENTATIVES:
Chairperson Tony Estremera
Vice Chairperson Richard Santos
Director Nai Hsueh
Staff Liaisons:
Rita Chan
Rachael Gibson
Stephanie Simunic (COB
Liaison)
Assistant Deputy Clerk II
ssimunic@valleywater.org
1-408-630-2408
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Santa Clara Valley Water Commission
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Santa Clara Valley …
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Board of Directors
Board to consider continued censure of Director Rebecca Eisenberg
The Board of Directors will hold a public hearing regarding the continued censure of Director Rebecca Eisenberg. The meeting also includes decisions on an El Nino emergency extension and a demonstration garden project.
- Public hearing on continued censure of Director Rebecca Eisenberg
- Public hearing and approval of the Valley Water Demonstration Garden Project in San Jose
- Determination on whether to continue the El Nino Emergency declared October 7, 2026
- Grant application to the USEPA for $1,092,000 for the Pure Water Silicon Valley Project
- Closed session regarding the 2026 Cybersecurity Audit
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HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
11:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tony Estremera, Chair-District 6
Richard P. Santos, Vice Chair-District
3
John L. Varela-District 1
Shiloh Ballard-District 2
Jim Beall-District 4
Nai Hsueh-District 5
Rebecca Eisenberg-District 7
MELANIE RICHARDSON
Interim Chief Executive
Officer
CANDICE KWOK-SMITH
Clerk, Board of the Directors
(408) 630-3193
www.valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Board of Directors
CLOSED SESSION AND REGULA …
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Board of Directors
Board to consider $125.6 million contract for Coyote Creek Flood Protection
The Board of Directors will discuss emergency El Nino preparations and a cybersecurity audit. They are deciding on a major construction contract for flood protection and a public hearing regarding the censure of Director Rebecca Eisenberg.
- Construction contract for Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project to Gordon N. Ball, Inc. for $125,649,597
- Public hearing to consider continued censure of Director Rebecca Eisenberg
- Grant application to USEPA for $1,092,000 for the Pure Water Silicon Valley Project
- Public hearing and approval of the Valley Water Demonstration Garden Project
- Determination on whether to continue the El Nino emergency action declared October 7, 2026
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HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
11:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tony Estremera, Chair-District 6
Richard P. Santos, Vice Chair-District
3
John L. Varela-District 1
Shiloh Ballard-District 2
Jim Beall-District 4
Nai Hsueh-District 5
Rebecca Eisenberg-District 7
MELANIE RICHARDSON
Interim Chief Executive
Officer
CANDICE KWOK-SMITH
Clerk, Board of the Directors
(408) 630-3193
www.valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Board of Directors
*ITEMS AMENDED AND/OR APP …
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Water Supply and Demand Management Committee
Committee to review North San Benito Subbasin groundwater plan update
The Water Supply and Demand Management Committee will receive a status report on the five-year update to the North San Benito Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan. The committee will also review and adjust its 2026 Work Plan.
- Status report on the North San Benito Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Periodic Evaluation
- Recommendation for a public hearing and adoption of the updated groundwater plan on December 8, 2026
- Review and adjustment of the 2026 WSDMC Work Plan
- Approval of September 28, 2026 meeting minutes
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HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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Monday, October 26, 2026
10:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
Join Zoom Meeting: https://valleywater.zoom.us/s/92597340524
COMMITTEE OFFICERS:
Nai Hsueh, Chairperson
Director, District 5
Shiloh Ballard, Vice Chairperson
Director, District 2
Richard Santos
Director, District 3
STAFF LIAISONS:
Vincent Gin
Kirsten Struve
Ryan McCarter
Stephanie Simunic
COB Liaison
Assistant Deputy Clerk II
ssimunic@valleywater.org
1-408-630-2408
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt
from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a
majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through the legislative body
agenda web page at the same time that the public records are distributed or made
available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water District will make reasonable
efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing to participate in the legislative
body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board Office of any special needs by
calling (408) 630-2277.
Water Supply and Demand Management Committee
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Water Supply and Demand M …
Fri Oct 23, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Board of Directors
Board to review goals and priorities for Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan
The Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan. Members will review goals, objectives, and priorities, and consider staff-recommended changes to the plan.
- Review of goals, objectives, and priorities for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY27)
- Discussion of staff-recommended changes to the FY27 Board Work Plan
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (Case 26-0866)
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HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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Friday, October 23, 2026
10:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tony Estremera, Chair-District 6
Richard P. Santos, Vice Chair-District
3
John L. Varela-District 1
Shiloh Ballard-District 2
Jim Beall-District 4
Nai Hsueh-District 5
Rebecca Eisenberg-District 7
MELANIE RICHARDSON
Interim Chief Executive Officer
CANDICE KWOK-SMITH
Clerk, Board of the Directors
(408) 630-3193
www.valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt
from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a
majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through the legislative body
agenda web page at the same time that the public records are distributed or made
available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water District will make reasonable
efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing to participate in the legislative
body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board Office of any special needs by
calling (408) 630-2277.
Board of Directors
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD WORK …
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Public Facilities Financing Corporation
Public Facilities Financing Corporation to receive 2026 debt management update
The Public Facilities Financing Corporation will hold its annual meeting to review financial status and debt plans. The body will discuss recent debt issuances and financing plans for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
- Approval of November 10, 2025 meeting minutes
- 2026 Debt Management Program Update regarding financial status and upcoming financing plans
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
10:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT
PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING
CORPORATION
Members:
Carolyn Bauer
Pancho Chang
John Cleveland
Chris Elias
Dave Hook
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt
from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a
majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through the legislative body
agenda web page at the same time that the public records are distributed or made
available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water District will make reasonable
efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing to participate in the legislative
body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board Office of any special needs by
calling (408) 630-2277.
Public Facilities Financing Corporation
ANNUAL MEETING
AGENDA
Public Facilities Financing Corporation
Santa Clara Valley Water District
AGENDA
ANNUAL MEETING
10:00 AM
Thursday, October 22, 2026
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden
Expressway, San Jose, Cali …
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Board Audit Committee
Board Audit Committee to review 2026 and 2027 audit plans
The Board Audit Committee will discuss the 2026 Annual Audit Plan and potential topics for the 2027 Annual Audit Plan. The committee will also receive updates on performance audit implementations and review the 2026 BAC Work Plan.
- Update on the 2024 Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program Performance Audit
- Audit follow-up regarding the 2020 Real Estate Audit
- Discussion of 2026 Annual Audit Plan including Asset Management and Pacheco Reservoir Project
- Discussion of potential audit topics for the 2027 Annual Audit Plan
- Review and approval of adjustments to the 2026 BAC Work Plan
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
1:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE
Jim Beall, Chairperson - District 4
Shiloh Ballard, Vice Chairperson -
District 2
Tony Estremera - District 6
DARIN TAYLOR
Committee Liaison
NICOLE MERRITT
Deputy Clerk (Committee
Meetings)
Office/Clerk of the Board
(408) 630-3262
nmerritt@valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Board Audit Committee
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Board Audit Committee
Santa Clara Valley Water District
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING …
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Youth Commission
Youth Commission to select projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Youth Commission will review proposed projects for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The commission intends to select and approve up to three projects to recommend for the work plan.
- Approval of August 26, 2026 meeting minutes
- Selection of up to three FY 2026-2027 projects for recommendation to the Board of Directors
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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SCVWD Youth Commission
Ellie Zhou - Commission Chairperson
Bryce Chen - Commission Vice
Chairperson
BOARD REPRESENTATIVES
Director John Varela - District 1
Director Shiloh Ballard - District 2
Director Nai Hsueh - District 5
Kristen Yasukawa (Staff
Liaison)
Dave Leon (COB Liaison)
Assistant Deputy Clerk II
daveleon@valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Youth Commission
SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
Youth Commission
Santa Clara …
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Board Policy and Monitoring Committee
Committee to discuss Small Business Enterprise program enhancements
The Board Policy and Monitoring Committee will review the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program and consider recommendations for enhancements. The committee will also review updates to the Board Ethics and Code of Conduct and its 2026 work plan.
- Discussion and recommendation of Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program enhancements
- Consideration of updates to the Board Ethics and Code of Conduct
- Review and adjustment of the 2026 BPMC Work Plan
- Approval of September 30, 2026 meeting minutes
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
11:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Nai Hsueh, Chairperson
Director District 5
Shiloh Ballard, Vice Chairperson
Director District 2
Tony Estremera, Member
Director District 6
COMMITTEE LIAISONS:
Candice Kwok-Smith
ckwok-smith@valleywater.org
Theresa Chinte
tchinte@valleywater.org
Stephanie Simunic
COB Liaison
1-408-630 -2408
ssimunic@valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Board Policy and Monitoring Committee
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
B …
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Capital Improvement Program Committee
Committee to review dam safety projects and unfunded capital projects
The Capital Improvement Program Committee will receive updates on dam safety schedules and seismic projects. Members will also review a list of validated but unfunded capital projects and the status of projects in the planning phase.
- Update on Calero Dam Seismic Retrofit Project delivery method
- Conceptual analysis for the Coyote Dam Seismic Stability Project
- Review of initially validated and currently unfunded capital projects
- Change orders for the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project construction contract
- Review of the 2026 Capital Improvement Program Committee Work Plan
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Monday, October 19, 2026
11:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Committee Chair:
Director Nai Hsueh, District 5
Committee Vice Chair:
Director Jim Beall, District 4
Committee Member:
Director Tony Estremera, District 6
COMMITTEE LIAISON:
Jessica Collins
Dave Leon (COB Liaison)
Asst. Deputy Clerk II
DaveLeon@valleywater.org
1-408-630-2006
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Capital Improvement Program Committee
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Capital Improvement Program Committee
Santa …
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Environmental and Water Resources Committee
Committee to review water supply monitoring and desalination feasibility
The Environmental and Water Resources Committee will provide feedback on the Water Supply Master Plan's annual monitoring report and receive an update on a desalination engineering feasibility study. The body will also review its working groups and 2026 work plan.
- Feedback on Water Supply Master Plan Annual Monitoring and Assessment Program Report
- Update on the Desalination Engineering Feasibility Study
- Review of Environmental and Water Resources Committee Working Groups
- Review of the 2026 EWRC Work Plan
- Approval of July 20, 2026 meeting minutes
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Monday, October 19, 2026
6:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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Bob Levy, Committee Chair
Rebecca Gallardo, Committee Vice
Chair
Director Shiloh Ballard, District 2
Director Nai Hsueh, District 5
Director Tony Estremera, District 6
John Bourgeois
Kirsten Struve
(Staff Liaisons)
Dave Leon, (COB Liaison)
Assistant Deputy Clerk II
daveleon@valleywater.org
(408) 630-2006
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Environmental and Water Resources Committee
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Environmental and Water Resources …
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Board of Directors
Valley Water board to appoint a new District Counsel and vote on a $9.1M flood-project contract
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors meets Tuesday, October 13, 2026, starting with a 9:00 AM closed session on two anticipated litigation matters and the appointment of a District Counsel. In open session, the board is set to adopt a resolution appointing the District Counsel with an associated compensation agreement, then take up a consent calendar and regular items. Regular agenda items include declaring seven Coyote Creek parcels in San Jose as surplus land for potential sale, a construction management agreement with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. for the Sunnyvale East and West Channels Flood Protection Project, and a Water Rate Assistance Program agreement with Sacred Heart Community Service.
- Appointment of District Counsel with an associated compensation and employment agreement (Item 26-0813)
- Agreement A5722A with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. for construction management on the Sunnyvale East and West Channels Flood Protection Project, not-to-exceed $9,115,874.00 (Item 26-0603)
- Resolution declaring seven Coyote Creek parcels at 120, 150, 166 and 180 Arroyo Way and 382 and 70 South 17th Street in San Jose as surplus land and authorizing their sale (Item 26-0726)
- Agreement No. A5861A with Sacred Heart Community Service for the Water Rate Assistance Program, $660,000 over two years, total not-to-exceed $1,339,932 over four years (Item 26-0775)
- Watersheds Stewardship Partnership Program agreements with nonprofits, total combined amount not to exceed $750,000 over five years (Item 26-0736)
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
9:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tony Estremera, Chair-District 6
Richard P. Santos, Vice Chair-District
3
John L. Varela-District 1
Shiloh Ballard-District 2
Jim Beall-District 4
Nai Hsueh-District 5
Rebecca Eisenberg-District 7
MELANIE RICHARDSON
Interim Chief Executive Officer
CANDICE KWOK-SMITH
Clerk, Board of the Directors
(408) 630-3193
www.valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt
from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a
majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through the legislative body
agenda web page at the same time that the public records are distributed or made
available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water District will make reasonable
efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing to participate in the legislative
body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board Office of any special needs by
calling (408) 630-2277.
Board of Directors
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AND …
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Board of Directors
Valley Water to appoint Linda Mason as District Counsel
The Board of Directors will consider appointing Linda Mason as District Counsel and approve her employment agreement. The meeting includes decisions on flood protection contracts, surplus land disposal, and a board member complaint investigation.
- Appointment of Linda Mason as District Counsel
- Contract with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. for $9,115,874 for Sunnyvale East and West Channels Flood Protection
- Declaration of seven surplus land parcels along Coyote Creek in San Jose for sale
- Agreement with Sacred Heart Community Service for up to $1,339,932 for Water Rate Assistance Program
- Authorization of up to $750,000 over five years for Watersheds Stewardship Partnership Program
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
9:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tony Estremera, Chair-District 6
Richard P. Santos, Vice Chair-District
3
John L. Varela-District 1
Shiloh Ballard-District 2
Jim Beall-District 4
Nai Hsueh-District 5
Rebecca Eisenberg-District 7
MELANIE RICHARDSON
Interim Chief Executive
Officer
CANDICE KWOK-SMITH
Clerk, Board of the Directors
(408) 630-3193
www.valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Board of Directors
*ITEMS AMENDED AND/OR APPE …
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Board of Directors
Valley Water and City of San Jose hold joint meeting on flood and water projects
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board and the City of San Jose Mayor and City Council will meet to receive updates on flood preparedness and water infrastructure. The body will discuss drought resilience and flood protection coordination.
- Joint update on El Nino Preparedness for the 2026-2027 rainy season
- Update on the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project and Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project
- Update and feedback on the Pure Water Silicon Valley potable reuse project
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
1:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tony Estremera, Chair-District 6
Richard P. Santos, Vice Chair-District
3
John L. Varela-District 1
Shiloh Ballard-District 2
Jim Beall-District 4
Nai Hsueh-District 5
Rebecca Eisenberg-District 7
MELANIE RICHARDSON
Interim Chief Executive Officer
CANDICE KWOK-SMITH
Clerk, Board of the Directors
(408) 630-3193
www.valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt
from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a
majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through the legislative body
agenda web page at the same time that the public records are distributed or made
available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water District will make reasonable
efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing to participate in the legislative
body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board Office of any special needs by
calling (408) 630-2277.
Board of Directors
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH …
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Jt Water Resources Committee-Gilroy/Morgan Hill
Gilroy/Morgan Hill water committee to hear South County water reuse and aquifer recharge updates
The Joint Water Resources Committee-Gilroy/Morgan Hill meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8:30 AM at the South County Regional Wastewater Authority, 1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy. The committee will receive updates on South County water reuse collaboration and on Valley Water's South County managed aquifer recharge activities, and will review its 2026 work plan and confirm the next meeting date. It will also vote on approving minutes from its April 1, 2026 meeting. The meeting is in-person only, and the agenda notes the next regular meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2027.
- Approval of April 1, 2026 Joint Water Resources Committee meeting minutes (item 26-0496)
- Update and feedback on South County water reuse collaboration and implementation (item 26-0742)
- Update on Valley Water's South County managed aquifer recharge activities, with recharge facility map and capacity attachments (item 26-0732)
- Review and discussion of the Joint Water Resources Committee 2026 Work Plan and confirmation of the next meeting date (item 26-0498)
- Public comment on non-agenda items, limited to three minutes per speaker
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South County Regional Wastewater Authority
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
8:30 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
1500 Southside Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020
THIS MEETING IS IN-PERSON ONLY.
South County Regional Wastewater Authority
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
John Varela, Dist. 1 Dir., Chair
Greg Bozzo, Mayor, Gilroy
Richard P. Santos, Dist. 3 Dir.
Dion Bracco, CM Gilroy
Mark Turner, Mayor Morgan Hill
Soraida Iwanaga, CM Morgan Hill
COMMITTEE LIAISON:
Kirsten Struve
Nicole Merritt (COB Liaison)
Deputy Clerk (Committee
Meetings)
nmerritt@valleywater.org
408-630-3262
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Jt Water Resources Committee-Gilroy/Morgan Hill
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Jt Water Resourc …
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Board of Directors
Valley Water board holds closed session on anticipated litigation involving 3 potential cases
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is holding a special closed session meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM at its headquarters, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose. The only substantive item is a closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation under Government Code 54956.9 d(2), citing significant exposure to litigation and 3 potential cases. No open-session decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda. The board will next meet at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation, 3 potential cases, significant exposure to litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9 d(2))
- District Counsel report on closed session
- No open-session action items, contracts, or public hearings listed
- Next meeting: 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
1:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tony Estremera, Chair-District 6
Richard P. Santos, Vice Chair-District
3
John L. Varela-District 1
Shiloh Ballard-District 2
Jim Beall-District 4
Nai Hsueh-District 5
Rebecca Eisenberg-District 7
MELANIE RICHARDSON
Interim Chief Executive
Officer
CANDICE KWOK-SMITH
Clerk, Board of the Directors
(408) 630-3193
www.valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Board of Directors
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEET …
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Agricultural Water Advisory Committee
Valley Water ag committee to hear groundwater plan update and Good Neighbor Program
The Agricultural Water Advisory Committee of the Santa Clara Valley Water District meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM at 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose. The committee will receive an update on the periodic evaluation of the Groundwater Basin Plans under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, receive information on Valley Water's Good Neighbor Program, and review and approve 2026 committee work plan updates and its next agenda and meeting date. It will also approve minutes from its July 6, 2026 meeting and take a standing items report. Most items are informational or procedural; no contracts, fee changes, or ordinances appear on this agenda.
- Approval of July 6, 2026 Agricultural Water Advisory Committee minutes (item 26-0749)
- Update on periodic evaluation of Groundwater Basin Plans under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (item 26-0765)
- Information on Valley Water's Good Neighbor Program (item 26-0779)
- Review and approval of 2026 AWAC work plan updates and next agenda/meeting date (item 26-0748)
- Standing Items Report on the Board's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Work Plan Strategies (item 26-0764)
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Monday, October 5, 2026
1:30 PM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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COMMITTEE:
Trevor Garrod, Chairperson
Tim Chiala, Vice Chairperson
BOARD REPRESENTATIVES:
Director Jim Beall
Vice Chairperson Richard P. Santos
Director John L. Varela
Vincent Gin
Darin Taylor, (Staff Liaisons)
Nicole Merritt (COB Liaison)
Deputy Clerk (Committee
Meetings)
nmerritt@valleywater.org
408-630-3262
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt
from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a
majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through the legislative body
agenda web page at the same time that the public records are distributed or made
available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water District will make reasonable
efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing to participate in the legislative
body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board Office of any special needs by
calling (408) 630-2277.
Agricultural Water Advisory Committee
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Agricultural Water Advisory Commit …
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Board Policy and Monitoring Committee
Valley Water committee to review board ethics code and advisory committee attendance rules
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board Policy and Monitoring Committee holds a special meeting on September 30, 2026 to review the Board Ethics and Code of Conduct and to receive information on quorum and attendance requirements for Board Advisory Committees. The committee will also discuss its 2026 work plan and confirm its next meeting date, and vote on approving minutes from its July 21, 2026 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering roll call, public comment, and clerk review of committee requests.
- Item 4.2 (26-0729): Review of Board Ethics and Code of Conduct
- Item 4.1 (26-0776): Receive information on quorum and attendance requirements for Board Advisory Committees and provide feedback
- Item 4.3 (26-0745): Review and discuss the 2026 BPMC Work Plan and confirm the next meeting date
- Item 3.1 (26-0731): Approval of the July 21, 2026 BPMC Minutes
- Next regular meeting scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
11:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
Join Zoom Meeting: https://valleywater.zoom.us/j/81170871803
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Nai Hsueh, Chairperson
Director District 5
Shiloh Ballard, Vice Chairperson
Director District 2
Tony Estremera, Member
Director District 6
COMMITTEE LIAISONS:
Candice Kwok-Smith
ckwok-smith@valleywater.org
Theresa Chinte
tchinte@valleywater.org
Stephanie Simunic
COB Liaison
1-408-630 -2408
ssimunic@valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Board Policy and Monitoring Committee
SPECIAL MEETING
AGEND …
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 8:15 AM
SCW Independent Monitoring Committee
Committee to tour Valley Water project sites; no action expected
The Santa Clara Valley Water District's Independent Monitoring Committee is holding a regular meeting that includes a tour of various project sites for informational purposes only. No staff recommendation or action is requested. The agenda also includes public comment, roll call, and clerk review of committee requests.
- Tour of various Valley Water project sites (informational only)
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
- Clerk review and clarification of committee requests
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Monday, September 28, 2026
8:15 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM
INDEPENDENT MONITORING
COMMITTEE (IMC)
COMMITTEE OFFICERS:
Susan Landry, Committee Chair
Marc Rauser, Committee Vice Chair
Dave Leon (Committee
Liaison)
daveleon@valleywater.org
BOARD
REPRESENTATIVES:
Tony Estremera, Board
Chairperson
Richard Santos, Board Vice
Chairperson
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
SCW Independent Monitoring Committee
REGULAR MEETING AND SITE TOURS
AGENDA
SCW Independent Monitori …
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Water Supply and Demand Management Committee
Committee to weigh updated groundwater sustainability plan for Board adoption
The Water Supply and Demand Management Committee will receive updates on the five-year update to the Alternative Groundwater Sustainability Plan, conservation and stormwater capture projects, and groundwater banking opportunities. It will also review its 2026 work plan and approve prior meeting minutes. The committee may recommend bringing the updated plan to the Board of Directors for a public hearing on November 10, 2026.
- Update on five-year update to Alternative Groundwater Sustainability Plan; possible recommendation for Board public hearing and adoption on November 10, 2026
- Information on Conservation and Stormwater Capture Project 'No Regrets' package implementation
- Update on groundwater banking opportunities
- Review and discuss 2026 WSDMC Work Plan and confirm next meeting date
- Approval of June 8, 2026 WSDMC minutes
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Monday, September 28, 2026
10:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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COMMITTEE OFFICERS:
Nai Hsueh, Chairperson
Director, District 5
Shiloh Ballard, Vice Chairperson
Director, District 2
Richard Santos
Director, District 3
STAFF LIAISONS:
Vincent Gin
Kirsten Struve
Ryan McCarter
Stephanie Simunic
COB Liaison
Assistant Deputy Clerk II
ssimunic@valleywater.org
1-408-630-2408
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Water Supply and Demand Management Committ
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Water Supply and Demand M …
Fri Sep 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Board of Directors
Board to appoint District Counsel in closed session
This is a special closed-session meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors. The only substantive item is a public employee appointment for the title of District Counsel, discussed in closed session under the Brown Act. The board will then adjourn to its next regular meeting on October 13, 2026.
- Closed session appointment of District Counsel (item 26-0693)
- Meeting held at 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, with Zoom option
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Friday, September 25, 2026
10:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tony Estremera, Chair-District 6
Richard P. Santos, Vice Chair-District
3
John L. Varela-District 1
Shiloh Ballard-District 2
Jim Beall-District 4
Nai Hsueh-District 5
Rebecca Eisenberg-District 7
MELANIE RICHARDSON
Interim Chief Executive
Officer
CANDICE KWOK-SMITH
Clerk, Board of the Directors
(408) 630-3193
www.valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Board of Directors
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION M …
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Recycled Water Committee
Committee to hear Pure Water Silicon Valley update and 2026 public perception poll results
The Recycled Water Committee will receive updates on the Pure Water Silicon Valley program, including the demonstration and full-scale direct potable reuse facility at the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center, grants, and outreach. They will also review results from the 2026 Purified Recycled Water Public Perception Poll and provide feedback. Additionally, the committee will discuss South County water reuse collaboration and review its 2026 work plan. The meeting includes approval of the July 29, 2026 minutes and public comment.
- Receive update on Pure Water Silicon Valley, including demonstration and full-scale direct potable reuse facility at Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center
- Review results from 2026 Purified Recycled Water Public Perception Poll
- Update and feedback on South County Water Reuse Collaboration
- Review and discuss 2026 Recycled Water Committee Work Plan
- Approve July 29, 2026 committee minutes
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
12:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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RECYCLED WATER COMMITTEE
Tony Estremera - District 6, Chair
Richard P. Santos - District 3, Vice
Chair
Jim Beall - District 4, Member
Kirsten Struve
Committee Liaison
kstruve@valleywater.org
Stephanie Simunic
Office of Clerk of the Board
(408) 630-2408
ssimunic@valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Recycled Water Committee
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Recycled Water Committee
Santa Clara Valley Water District
AGENDA
REGULAR …
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Board of Directors
Board to vote on $791,699 increase for desalination feasibility study
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a hybrid meeting with a closed session on pending litigation, followed by a regular session. Key actions include approving a contract amendment for a desalination study, receiving an audit report, and hearing updates on El Niño preparedness. The agenda also includes routine items like the CEO bulletin and meeting minutes.
- Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A5050Ab with Black & Veatch Corporation, increasing not-to-exceed fee by $791,699 to $2,509,437 for Desalination Engineering Feasibility Study (Project No. 91441003)
- Receive audit report of Water Utility Enterprise Funds for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025
- Receive update on El Niño preparedness for 2026-2027 rainy season
- Nominate and appoint Directors Nai Hsueh and Richard Santos to San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority Working Group
- Receive Youth Commission Accomplishments Report and recognize outgoing members
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
11:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tony Estremera, Chair-District 6
Richard P. Santos, Vice Chair-District
3
John L. Varela-District 1
Shiloh Ballard-District 2
Jim Beall-District 4
Nai Hsueh-District 5
Rebecca Eisenberg-District 7
MELANIE RICHARDSON
Interim Chief Executive
Officer
CANDICE KWOK-SMITH
Clerk, Board of the Directors
(408) 630-3193
www.valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Board of Directors
*ITEMS AMENDED AND/OR A …
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Board of Directors
Board to vote on $791,699 increase for desalination feasibility study
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a closed session on pending litigation, followed by a regular meeting. Key actions include approving an amendment to a desalination feasibility study contract, receiving an audit report, and hearing an update on El Niño preparedness. The board will also recognize outgoing Youth Commission members and make appointments to a joint powers authority working group.
- Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A5050Ab with Black & Veatch Corporation, increasing the not-to-exceed fee by $791,699 to a revised total of $2,509,437 for a Desalination Engineering Feasibility Study (Project No. 91441003).
- Receive the Audit Report of the Water Utility Enterprise Funds for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.
- Receive an update on El Niño preparedness for the 2026-2027 rainy season.
- Nominate and approve Directors Nai Hsueh and Richard Santos as representatives on the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority Working Group.
- Receive the Youth Commission's Accomplishments Report and recognize outgoing 2026 members.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
11:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tony Estremera, Chair-District 6
Richard P. Santos, Vice Chair-District
3
John L. Varela-District 1
Shiloh Ballard-District 2
Jim Beall-District 4
Nai Hsueh-District 5
Rebecca Eisenberg-District 7
MELANIE RICHARDSON
Interim Chief Executive Officer
CANDICE KWOK-SMITH
Clerk, Board of the Directors
(408) 630-3193
www.valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt
from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a
majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through the legislative body
agenda web page at the same time that the public records are distributed or made
available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water District will make reasonable
efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing to participate in the legislative
body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board Office of any special needs by
calling (408) 630-2277.
Board of Directors
CLOSED SESSION AND REGUL …
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Capital Improvement Program Committee
CIP Committee to review construction projects, FAHCE, and Anderson Dam change orders
The Capital Improvement Program Committee will receive updates on capital projects in construction, the Fish and Aquatic Habitat Collaborative Effort (FAHCE), and the annual CIP development process. They will also review change orders for the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project and the 2026 work plan. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion and feedback.
- Status of capital projects in construction phase
- FAHCE implementation update
- Annual CIP development process overview
- Change orders to Anderson Dam Tunnel Project construction contract
- 2026 CIP Committee work plan review
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Monday, September 21, 2026
11:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Committee Chair:
Director Nai Hsueh, District 5
Committee Vice Chair:
Director Jim Beall, District 4
Committee Member:
Director Tony Estremera, District 6
COMMITTEE LIAISON:
Jessica Collins
Dave Leon (COB Liaison)
Asst. Deputy Clerk II
DaveLeon@valleywater.org
1-408-630-2006
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Capital Improvement Program Committee
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Capital Improvement Program Committee
Sant …
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Board Audit Committee
Audit committee to review Q4 finances and plan 2027 audits
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board Audit Committee will receive the fourth quarter financial status update for fiscal year 2025-2026, discuss potential audit topics for the 2027 annual audit plan, and review the 2026 audit plan and work plan. The meeting also includes approval of the August 19, 2026 minutes and public comment.
- Receive Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fourth Quarter Financial Status Update as of June 30, 2026
- Discuss potential audit topics for 2027 Annual Audit Plan
- Discuss 2026 Annual Audit Plan (Risk Assessment, Asset Management, Pacheco Reservoir Project, Investigations Process)
- Review and discuss 2026 Board Audit Committee Work Plan
- Approve August 19, 2026 Board Audit Committee Minutes
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
1:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE
Jim Beall, Chairperson - District 4
Shiloh Ballard, Vice Chairperson -
District 2
Tony Estremera - District 6
DARIN TAYLOR
Committee Liaison
NICOLE MERRITT
Deputy Clerk (Committee
Meetings)
Office/Clerk of the Board
(408) 630-3262
nmerritt@valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Board Audit Committee
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Board Audit Committee
Santa Clara Valley Water District
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETIN …
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Board Policy and Monitoring Committee
Water District Board Policy Committee Meeting Canceled
The September 15, 2026 regular meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board Policy and Monitoring Committee has been canceled. The next special meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM, via Zoom or in person at the district headquarters.
- Regular meeting canceled
- Next special meeting: September 30, 2026, 11:00 AM
- Location: SCVWD HQ, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
11:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Nai Hsueh, Chairperson
Director District 5
Shiloh Ballard, Vice Chairperson
Director District 2
Tony Estremera, Member
Director District 6
COMMITTEE LIAISONS:
Candice Kwok-Smith
ckwok-smith@valleywater.org
Theresa Chinte
tchinte@valleywater.org
Stephanie Simunic
COB Liaison
1-408-630 -2408
ssimunic@valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Board Policy and Monitoring Committee
NOTICE OF CANCELED MEET …
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Board of Directors
Board to review governance policies and committee structure
This special meeting is a Board Work Plan Study Session focused on reviewing the District's governance policies and board committee structure.
- Review of Board Governance Policies and Board Committee Structure
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
10:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tony Estremera, Chair-District 6
Richard P. Santos, Vice Chair-District
3
John L. Varela-District 1
Shiloh Ballard-District 2
Jim Beall-District 4
Nai Hsueh-District 5
Rebecca Eisenberg-District 7
MELANIE RICHARDSON
Interim Chief Executive
Officer
CANDICE KWOK-SMITH
Clerk, Board of the Directors
(408) 630-3193
www.valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Board of Directors
SPECIAL MEETING - BOARD …
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Board of Directors
Board to appoint CEO and discuss water usage audit and federal funding
The Board of Directors will meet to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer and review the 2025 Water Usage and Demand Forecasting Audit. The agenda also includes approving federal funding requests for fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
- Appointment of the Chief Executive Officer and associated compensation
- Review of the 2025 Water Usage and Demand Forecasting Audit Final Report
- Approval of federal funding requests for fiscal years 2027 and 2028
- Appointment of representatives to the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Joint Powers Authority
- Closed session discussion regarding the appointment of District Counsel
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
11:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Water District
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tony Estremera, Chair-District 6
Richard P. Santos, Vice Chair-District
3
John L. Varela-District 1
Shiloh Ballard-District 2
Jim Beall-District 4
Nai Hsueh-District 5
Rebecca Eisenberg-District 7
MELANIE RICHARDSON
Interim Chief Executive
Officer
CANDICE KWOK-SMITH
Clerk, Board of the Directors
(408) 630-3193
www.valleywater.org
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.
Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not
exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are
distributed to a majority of the legislative body, will be available to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page at the same time that the public records are
distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water
District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.
Board of Directors
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