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 Jim Beall, Committee Chairperson, District 4
Director Shiloh Ballard, Committee Vice Chairperson, District 2
Director Tony Estremera, Committee Member, District 6

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

*Video - requires download to review entire meeting video.

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 or [email protected].

The Board Policy and Monitoring Committee (formerly known as the Board Policy and Planning Committee, consolidated with the Diversity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee) was established to support the Board in the areas of:  Board planning process, Board Committee principles and structures, Board and organization performance monitoring,  Board and Director identified issues related to Diversity and Inclusion, and other tasks as assigned by the Board.

Board Representatives:

Director Nai Hsueh, Chairperson, District 5
Director Tony Estremera, Vice Chairperson, District 6
Director John Varela, District 1

Committee Liaisons:

Candice Kwok-Smith, Clerk of the Board
Office of the Clerk of the Board
408-630-3193
Theresa Chinte, Chief of Staff 
Office of the Chief Executive Officer
408-630-2714

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

*Video - requires download to review entire meeting video.

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

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:
Luz Penilla
Assistant Officer
1-408-630-2228
Chris Hakes, Chief Operating Officer
Watersheds
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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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

*Video - requires download to review entire meeting video.

For additional information, contact Dave Leon in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 408-630-2006.

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 has been consolidated with the Board Policy and Monitoring Committee.  Below is historical information from previous meetings.

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

*Video - requires download to review entire meeting video.

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 Nai Hsueh, District 5

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 Dave Leon in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 408-630-2006.

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

Board Representatives
Director Richard Santos, District 3
Director Jim Beall, District 4
Director Tony Estremera, District 6
 

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

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

Meeting Information:
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 more information, contact Stephanie Simunic in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 408-630-2408.

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

Board Representatives:
Director Tony Estremera, District 6 Committee Chairperson
Director Richard Santos, District 3
Director Jim Beall, District 4
City of San Jose Representatives:
Hon. David Cohen, Councilmember
Hon. Pamela Campos, Councilmember
 

City of Santa Clara Representative:
Hon. Karen Hardy, Councilmember
Hon. Albert Gonzalez, Councilmember (Alternate)

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

Ray Ruiz, Asst. District Counsel
408-630-2180
Meeting Information:

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

*Video - requires download to review entire meeting video.

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

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

Board Representatives:
Director Richard P. Santos, District 3
Director Jim Beall, District 4
Director Tony Estremera, District 6

City of East Palo Alto Representative
Hon. Lisa Gauthier, Mayor
Hon. Carlos Romero, Councilmember, Alternate

City of Mountain View Representative
Hon. Pat Showalter, Councilmember
Hon. Alison Hicks, Councilmember, Alternate

City of Palo Alto Representative
Hon. Greer Stone, Councilmember

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 MEETINGS

For more information, contact Dave Leon in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 408-630-2006.

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

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

Board Representatives :
Director John Varela , District 1 Committee Chairperson
Director Richard Santos , District 3
Director Nai Hsueh, District 5, Alternate
City of  Gilroy Representatives :
Hon. Greg Bozzo, Mayor
Hon. Dion Bracco, Council Member, Committee Vice Chairperson

City of Morgan Hill Representatives :
Hon. Yvonne Martinez Beltran, Council Member
Hon. Soraida Iwanaga, Council Member
Hon. Mark Turner - Mayor, Alternate
Hon. Marilyn Librers, Council Member, Alternate
Hon. Miriam Vega, Council Member, Alternate

Committee Liaison: 
Kirsten Struve ,
Assistant Officer
408-630-3138
Andy Gschwind, Asst. District Counsel
[email protected]

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

*Audio - requires download to review entire audio.

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

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

*Video - requires download to review entire meeting video.

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

The San Felipe Division Reach One Committee was established to discuss policy issues, collaborate on the Initial Asset Evaluation Report and mutually agree on a beneficial recommendation for a Condition Level.
Santa Clara Valley Water District Representatives:
Director John Varela, District 1
Director Richard Santos, District 3
San Benito County Water District Representatives:
Director John Tobias, Division 1
Director Joe Tonascia, Division 2
Committee Liaison:
Gregory Williams, Deputy Operating Officer
Raw Water Division
408-630-2867
 

Meeting Information:

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 more information, contact the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 408-630-2277.

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 Shiloh Ballard, Chairperson, District 2
Director Tony Estremera, Vice Chairperson, District 6
Director John Varela, Member, District 1
Committee Liaison:
John Bourgeois, Deputy Operating Officer
Watershed Stewardship & Planning Division
408-630-2990 
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

*Video - requires download to review entire meeting video.

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

The Water Conservation and Demand Management Committee has been consolidated with the Water Storage Exploratory Committee and renamed the Water Conservation and Demand Management Committee.  Below is historical information from previous meetings. 

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

The Water Supply and Demand Management Committee  (formerly the Water Storage Exploratory Committee and consolidated with the Water Conservation and Demand Management Committee) was established to support the Board of Directors in achieving its policy to provide a reliable water supply to meet current and future water usage.  The Committee will support the Board by making policy recommendations and receiving and discussing information related to demand management, including water conservation, SGMA/groundwater management and 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 Nai Hsueh, Chairperson, District 5
Director Shiloh Ballard, Vice Chairperson, District 2
Director Richard P. Santos, District 3
Committee Liaison: 
Vincent Gin, Deputy Operating Officer
Water Supply Division
408-630-2633
Ryan McCarter, Deputy Operating Officer
Dam Safety & Capital Delivery Division
408-630-2983

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 MEETINGS

*Video - requires download to review entire meeting video.

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