Santa Clara Valley Water District public meetings in 2020

Board of Directors

This agenda is a notice that the special meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors scheduled for December 22, 2020, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Special meeting cancelled

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is meeting by teleconference for a closed session on existing litigation and a special meeting. The board will consider extending an insurance broker agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. for one year at a not-to-exceed fee of $57,500, and receive information on the Risk Management Unit's mission and functions. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public hearings or major policy decisions listed.

• Closed session on litigation: SCVWD v. San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, Case No. A157127
• Consider extending Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. insurance broker agreement for one year, not-to-exceed $57,500
• Receive information on Risk Management Unit mission, functions, and activities
• Schedule further discussion on Risk Management Unit reporting structure after December 16 Board Audit Committee meeting

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District board is meeting to decide on major Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit project contracts totaling up to $38 million, plus a budget transfer, and to set the countywide redistricting process following the 2020 Census. The board will also receive updates on asset management, communications, and the FY 2021-22 budget process.

• Authorize up to $21 million construction management agreement with COWI North America for Anderson Dam Tunnel Project
• Approve $21 million budget adjustment from Capital Warranty Services to Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project
• Authorize up to $17 million amendment to URS Corp. engineering design services for Anderson Dam projects
• Adopt criteria and schedule for countywide redistricting, including 7-member advisory committee
• Approve $294,000 insurance broker services agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District board meets to discuss and decide on water utility matters, including the groundwater production charge setting process and 10-year rate projections, plus several governance policy amendments. The agenda also includes closed-session labor negotiations, a winter preparedness briefing, and routine consent items like committee appointments and an employment agreement amendment.

• Closed session on labor negotiations with three employee organizations
• Winter preparedness briefing (item 20-0982)
• Amendment to employment agreement with Stanly Yamamoto (item 20-0971)
• Discussion on establishing a Board Budget Committee (item 20-1067)
• Groundwater Production Charge setting and 10-year rate projection review (item 20-1020)

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District board is meeting to consider amendments and funding for several large water supply projects, including the Los Vaqueros Reservoir expansion, Sites Reservoir, and Delta Conveyance. They will also review updates to their Central Valley Project and State Water Project contracts. The meeting includes public comment and is held via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Approve Second Amendment to Central Valley Project contract with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
• Adopt CEQA findings and approve Amendment No. 25 to State Water Project contract with DWR
• Authorize up to $1,013,661 cost-share for Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion agreement extension
• Approve 0.2% participation and $50,000 cost share for Sites Reservoir project
• Approve provisional 2.73% participation in Delta Conveyance Project and up to $4,034,001 for planning costs

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District board meets to consider routine approvals and several water infrastructure items, including a $9 million grant application for the Lower Penitencia Creek Improvements Project and a contract amendment for design services on the same project. The board will also discuss closed-session legal matters and consider converting an ad hoc committee to a standing one.

• Authorize $9M grant application to California DWR for Lower Penitencia Creek Improvements Project (Project No. 40334005)
• Approve Amendment No. 3 with Wood Rodgers, Inc., increasing design services fee by $455,132 to $2,573,886 for Lower Penitencia Creek Improvements
• Consider Regnart Creek Trail Project: adopt mitigated negative declaration, lot line adjustment, and real property exchange with City of Cupertino
• Accept work on Rinconada Water Treatment Plant Reliability Improvement Project (Contract No. C0601, Balfour Beatty Infrastructure)
• Closed session: litigation initiation (6 potential cases), District Counsel employment, existing litigation (White et al. v. SCVWD), and real property negotiations with City of San Jose

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a public hearing and consider approving the Penitencia Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation of Flocculation and Sedimentation Basins Project in San Jose, including a CEQA exemption. The board will also vote on consent items such as amending the Conflict of Interest Code, adopting positions on federal legislation, and approving federal appropriations requests. Additionally, they will discuss the Water Supply Master Plan 2040 annual report and review unfunded capital projects.

• Public hearing and CEQA exemption for Penitencia Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project (Project No. 93764004)
• Resolution amending Valley Water's Conflict of Interest Code
• Adopt positions on H.R. 8166 (Western Water Storage Infrastructure Act) and Coronavirus Stimulus Bill (Phase 4)
• Approve federal appropriations requests for FY 2021 and 2022
• Review of FY 2021-22 currently unfunded capital projects

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board will consider awarding two construction contracts totaling about $9.4 million for water infrastructure projects, approve a $200 million bank line of credit, and confirm Aaron Baker as Chief Operating Officer. The board will also hold closed sessions on employment and litigation matters, and discuss audit plans and a flood preparedness resolution.

• Award $1,457,000 contract to C. Overaa & Co. for Santa Teresa Water Treatment Plant Air Wash Pipeline Replacement (San Jose)
• Award $7,905,580 contract to Con-Quest Contractors for Central and Parallel East Pipelines Inspection and Rehabilitation (San Jose)
• Authorize bank line(s) of credit up to $200 million, including $14 million CDAR deposit with Bank of San Francisco
• Approve $2,709,970 amendment to GEI Consultants for Calero and Guadalupe Dams Seismic Retrofits
• Confirm Aaron Baker as Chief Operating Officer of Water Utility Enterprise

Board of Directors

This is a special closed-session meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors, held via Zoom. The only substantive item is a closed-session conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in the case White, et al. v. SCVWD, et al. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: White, et al. v. SCVWD, et al. (Santa Clara Co. Superior Court, No. 18CV321600 (Lead))

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is reviewing the financial status and strategy recommendations regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda includes directions for staff to implement a Retailer Loan Program and to continue pursuing small business outreach.

• Decision not to pursue a mid-year water rate adjustment for FY 2020-21
• Approval of $3,000,000 agreement with Panorama Environmental, Inc. for environmental planning
• Approval of $3,000,000 agreement with GEI Consultants, Inc. for environmental planning
• Adoption of 'Support' position on Measure T (Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority)
• Adoption of 'Support' positions on State Propositions 15 and 16

Board of Directors

This is a special closed session meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors. The only substantive item is a closed session with legal counsel to discuss existing litigation in the case White, et al. v. SCVWD, et al. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (White, et al. v. SCVWD, et al., Santa Clara Co. Superior Court No. 18CV321600)

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is reviewing a resolution to authorize up to $120 million in water system refunding revenue bonds and $155 million in revenue certificates. The Board is also discussing the implementation approach for purified water projects using a public-private partnership structure.

• Authorization of up to $120 million in Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds
• Authorization of up to $155 million in Revenue Certificates of Participation
• $1,571,355 construction contract award to Blocka Construction, Inc. for Pacheco Pumping Plant fire system improvements
• Approval of Slate Energy Storage Project Rate Agreement for battery storage
• Discussion of Public-Private Partnership (P3) procurement for purified water projects

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will consider authorizing the issuance of up to $120 million in refunding revenue bonds and up to $155 million in revenue certificates of participation. The board will also discuss a best-value contractor selection method for the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project, approve a $1.548 million contract for a customer relationship management system, and consider continuing the COVID-19 emergency declaration.

• Resolution authorizing $120M refunding revenue bonds and $155M revenue certificates of participation
• Consider best value contractor selection for Anderson Dam Tunnel Project (FERC Order Compliance)
• Approve $1,548,000 professional services agreement with Catalyst Consulting Group for CRM system
• Authorize $285,000 amendment to Brown & Caldwell for Countywide Water Reuse Master Plan (total $3,335,700)
• Continuation of COVID-19 emergency declaration

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is meeting in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel about one potential case of anticipated litigation. No public action or discussion of the case is on the agenda; the board will also take public comment on non-agenda items and adjourn to its next regular meeting.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one potential case) under Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(4)
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Adjournment to August 25, 2020, closed session at 4:00 p.m. and regular meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is reviewing several financial and operational items, including a potential $200 million bank line of credit and discussions on pension obligation bonds. The meeting also includes presentations on California Proposition 15 and updates on water supply conditions.

• Authorization to negotiate bank lines of credit not to exceed $200 million
• Discussion regarding pension liability and potential use of pension obligation bonds
• Amendment to increase lobbying services fee by $109,200 to a total of $336,700
• Amendment to auditing services agreement increasing fee by $250,000 to a total of $1,255,000
• Authorization for bids on Central and Parallel East Pipelines Inspection and Rehabilitation Project

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is reviewing information regarding the solicitation of bank lines of credit and authorizing staff to negotiate contracts not exceeding $200 million. The meeting also includes discussions on pension liabilities, investment policy updates, and various infrastructure projects.

• Authorization to negotiate bank lines of credit up to $200 million
• Approval of the FY 2020-2021 San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority budget and $308,000 contribution
• Adoption of plans for Santa Teresa Water Treatment Plant Air Wash Pipeline Replacement Project
• Review of pension liability and potential use of pension obligation bonds
• Approval of the revised FY 2020-2021 District Investment Policy

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board is scheduled to hold a closed session to discuss existing litigation with the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board and the Guadalupe Coyote Resource Conservation District. In open session, the Board will review a grant management audit by TAP, International. The primary action item involves adopting resolutions to continue and levy a special tax for the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program and calling a special election for November 3, 2020.

• Adopt resolution to levy special tax for Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program
• Adopt resolution calling special election for November 3, 2020
• Approve Board Audit of Grant Management Program by TAP, International
• Closed session on litigation: Santa Clara Valley Water District v. San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
• Closed session on litigation: Guadalupe Coyote Resource Conservation District v. SCVWD-Water Rights Complaint

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is meeting to consider placing a Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program funding measure on the November 3, 2020 ballot. The board will receive final information, consider program changes, and potentially adopt resolutions to levy a special tax and call a special election. The meeting also includes closed-session items on litigation and performance evaluations, plus confirmation of a new assistant CEO.

• Closed session on litigation: Santa Clara Valley Water District v. State Water Resources Control Board (JCCP 5013)
• Closed session performance evaluations for CEO, District Counsel, and Clerk of the Board
• Confirm appointment of Melanie Richardson as Assistant Chief Executive Officer, Operations
• Adopt resolution to continue and levy special tax for Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program
• Adopt resolution calling special election for November 3, 2020, requesting Registrar of Voters services and election consolidation

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is considering a public hearing for the Anderson Dam Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order Compliance Project. The meeting also includes updates on community engagement for a future water funding measure and several contract amendments.

• Public hearing for Anderson Dam compliance project, including CEQA emergency exemption determination
• Proposed $804,000 purchase of property at 2390 Cochrane Road, Morgan Hill, for the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project
• Amendment to AECOM agreement to increase fee by $400,000 for a total of $720,000
• Agreement amendment with Stillwater Ecosystem Sciences to increase fee by $552,920
• Sole source agreement with National Water Research Institute for $323,840 for advisory services

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is holding a special teleconference meeting to receive an update on the Purified Water Program's planning scope and schedule, and to give staff direction on those items. The agenda includes public comment time and a roll call, with no other substantive business listed.

• Receive update on Purified Water Program planning scope and schedule
• Provide direction to staff on Purified Water Program scope and schedule
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Adjourn to June 23 closed session and regular meeting

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District board is meeting by teleconference to discuss and potentially direct staff on several items, including a $200 million bank line of credit, customer assistance options during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how to conduct future meetings under shelter-in-place orders. The board will also vote on routine consent items such as election consolidation, a contract amendment, and the FY 2021 salary schedule.

• Closed session on potential litigation (two cases)
• Resolution to consolidate November 3, 2020 election
• Amendment to Carpi and Clay contract, increasing fee from $112,800 to $230,400
• Discussion of $200 million bank line of credit, with $20 million reserved for local banks
• Discussion of customer assistance alternatives during COVID-19 pandemic

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is reviewing the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 operating and capital budget, along with groundwater and surface water charges. The meeting also includes a public hearing for the 2021-2025 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.

• Approval of the 2021-2025 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 operating and capital budget
• Determination of groundwater production, surface water, and treated water charges for FY 2020-2021
• Discussion on potential implementation of a Project Labor Agreement
• Approval of the Anderson Dam FERC Order Compliance Project description

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is meeting in a special closed session to consider the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer/General Manager. The agenda contains no open-session action items, only procedural items and a closed-session discussion. The meeting is held by teleconference due to COVID-19 emergency orders.

• Closed session under Government Code 54957(b)(1) for public employee appointment: Chief Executive Officer/General Manager
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Meeting conducted via Zoom teleconference per COVID-19 executive order N-29-20
• Adjournment to next closed session and regular meeting on May 26, 2020

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is meeting by teleconference to discuss and take action on water infrastructure and financial items. Key items include a public hearing on the draft FY 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program, a $13 million construction management contract for the Upper Llagas Creek flood project, and several resolutions on investments and borrowing. The board will also receive updates on the Milpitas Pipeline emergency and COVID-19 response.

• Public hearing on draft FY 2021-2025 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, continued to May 26
• Approve $13,019,441.19 agreement with Mott MacDonald for Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project construction management
• Adopt resolution authorizing conveyance of real property rights to San Jose Water Company (APN 404-07-033)
• Approve $12,000 sponsorship for Silicon Valley Leadership Group 2020 Energy and Sustainability Summit
• Approve $37,600 increase to Kadesh and Associates federal lobbying contract, total $376,000

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is meeting in a special closed session to consider the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer/General Manager. The meeting is held by teleconference due to COVID-19. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session public employee appointment for CEO/General Manager (item 20-0427)

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors held a special closed session meeting to discuss a public employee appointment. The session focused on the position of Chief Executive Officer/General Manager.

• Closed Session 20-0397: Public employee appointment for Chief Executive Officer/General Manager

Board of Directors

The special meeting of the Board of Directors scheduled for April 30, 2020, has been cancelled.

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District board is holding a budget workshop to review and discuss the draft FY 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program and the proposed FY 2020-21 operating and capital budget. The board will receive public comments and may incorporate changes into the proposed budget.

• Public hearing on draft FY 2021-2025 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (Item 20-0412)
• Work study session on proposed FY 2020-21 operating and capital budget (Item 20-0385)
• Public comment period on items not on the agenda
• Meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19 executive orders
• Adjournment to special closed session on May 1, 2020

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board will discuss and possibly direct staff on alternatives for the FY 2020-21 budget, water charges, and Capital Improvement Program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They will also hold public hearings on groundwater benefit zone changes and the FY 2020-21 water charges, plus consider a draft five-year capital plan. The meeting includes several routine consent items and legislative position approvals.

• Discuss COVID-19 alternatives for FY 2020-21 Budget, Water Charges, and Capital Improvement Program
• Public hearing to adopt modified groundwater benefit zones W-2 and W-5, and establish new zones W-7 and W-8
• Public hearing on annual water supply report and recommended groundwater production and water charges for FY 2020-21
• Public hearing on draft FY 2021-2025 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
• Authorize solicitation and negotiation of lines of credit

Board of Directors

This agenda is a notice that the special joint meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors with the Gilroy and Morgan Hill city councils, originally scheduled for April 27, 2020, has been rescheduled. No new date is given, and no business items are listed. The notice was posted on March 20, 2020, per the Brown Act.

• Special joint meeting with Gilroy and Morgan Hill city councils rescheduled
• Original meeting date: April 27, 2020, 6:00 PM at Morgan Hill City Council Chambers
• Notice posted March 20, 2020, at approximately 2:00 PM

Board of Directors

This is a notice-only agenda. The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors has rescheduled its South County public hearing on groundwater supply protection and augmentation from April 23 to April 28, 2020, and moved it from Gilroy to the district headquarters in San Jose. No other business is listed.

• Public hearing on protection and augmentation of groundwater supplies rescheduled to April 28, 2020 at 6:00 PM
• Hearing moved from Gilroy City Council Chambers (7351 Rosanna St.) to district headquarters (5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose)
• Notice dated March 20, 2020, posted at approximately 2:00 PM

Board of Directors

This is a special closed-session meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors, held via teleconference due to COVID-19. The only substantive item is a closed-session discussion on the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer/General Manager. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with public comment, roll call, and adjournment to a rescheduled regular meeting on April 28, 2020.

• Closed session (20-0391) on public employee appointment for CEO/General Manager
• Teleconference meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 emergency orders
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Adjournment to rescheduled regular meeting on April 28, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors special meeting originally scheduled for April 21, 2020, has been rescheduled. The notice provides information regarding the change in schedule and compliance with the Brown Act.

Board of Directors

This is a special closed session meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors, held via teleconference due to COVID-19. The only substantive item is a closed session discussion regarding the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer/General Manager, under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). The meeting also includes public comment, roll call, and adjournment to another closed session the following day. No open-session decisions or public actions are scheduled.

• Closed session 20-0396: Public employee appointment for Chief Executive Officer/General Manager
• Meeting held via Zoom teleconference due to COVID-19 executive order N-29-20
• Adjournment to special closed session at 9:00 a.m. on April 22, 2020

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors issued a notice cancelling the special closed session meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 9:00 AM. The notice was dated March 20, 2020, and posted on the internet and via email at approximately 2:00 PM on that date. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed because the meeting was cancelled.

• Cancellation of the special closed session meeting scheduled for April 15, 2020

Board of Directors

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors scheduled for April 14, 2020, has been cancelled. Items previously on the agenda are tentatively deferred to the April 28, 2020, regular meeting.

• Public Hearing on the Protection and Augmentation of Groundwater Supplies
• Public Hearing on modified and new Groundwater Benefit Zones W-2, W-5, W-7, and W-8
• Public Hearing on SCVWD Draft Fiscal Years 2021-2025 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss public employee appointments for the positions of Chief Executive Officer/General Manager and District Counsel. The meeting is conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session on CEO/General Manager and District Counsel appointments (Item 20-0366)
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Meeting held via Zoom due to COVID-19

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is meeting in a special closed-session and open-session format to discuss labor negotiations, budget alternatives for FY 2020-21 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and proposed consultant agreement amendments for the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project. The board will also consider authorizing up to $10 million in additional consultant spending to comply with a federal order.

• Closed session on labor negotiations with Employees Association, Engineers Society, and Professional Managers Association
• Discussion on alternatives for FY 2020-21 budget, Capital Improvement Program, and water charge setting due to COVID-19
• Proposed Amendment No. 7 to URS Corporation agreement (up to $8M) and Amendment No. 8 to Black and Veatch agreement (up to $2M) for Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project
• Compliance with February 20, 2020 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission order on Anderson Dam
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for March 24, 2020, at 6:00 PM. The notice was posted on March 20, 2020, and no agenda items or actions are listed for this meeting.

• Regular board meeting cancelled
• Notice posted March 20, 2020 at approximately 2:00 PM

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will hold a special closed session to consider a public employee appointment for the position of Chief Executive Officer/General Manager. The meeting also includes a District Counsel Report.

• Public employee appointment: Chief Executive Officer/General Manager

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board is holding a special meeting with closed-session legal items and public actions on COVID-19. The board will consider ratifying the CEO's emergency declaration and continuing emergency repairs to the Milpitas Pipeline. They will also discuss rules for remote public meetings under the governor's executive order.

• Ratify CEO's March 13 COVID-19 emergency declaration (20-0352)
• Continue Milpitas Pipeline emergency repair declaration (20-0353)
• Discuss remote meeting parameters per Executive Order N-25-20 (20-0348)
• Closed session on potential litigation (20-0271)
• Closed session on Espitia v. District case (20-0311)

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, followed by public items. Key actions include setting a public hearing for April 14, 2020, on modified and new groundwater benefit zones, adopting federal appropriations requests for FY 2021, and approving a contract amendment for the Rinconada Water Treatment Plant. The board will also receive updates on Army Corps projects and capital improvements.

• Resolution setting public hearing for modified groundwater benefit zones W-2, W-5 and new W-7, W-8 (April 14, 2020)
• Adopt FY 2021 federal appropriations requests for Valley Water projects
• Approve Amendment One to Contract C0601 for Rinconada Water Treatment Plant Reliability Improvement Project with Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc.
• Deny claims from Kiara Jones and David Walter Wessel/Karen Michele Platt
• Receive FY 2020 Capital Improvement Program progress report for Watersheds projects

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board is meeting to address the ongoing emergency condition of the Almaden Valley Pipeline, requiring a four-fifths vote to continue emergency actions. The agenda includes approving a cost reimbursement agreement with Google, LLC for flood protection work and reviewing the draft 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program. Additionally, the Board will approve budget adjustments for fiscal years 2018-19 and 2019-20.

• Determination that the Almaden Valley Pipeline condition continues to constitute an emergency
• Approval of Cost Reimbursement Agreement with Google, LLC for Bay Trail Improvements
• Authorization to distribute Draft Fiscal Years 2021-25 Capital Improvement Program
• Approval of FY 2018-19 year-end closing and FY 2019-20 midyear budget adjustments
• Adoption of Resolution for WaterSMART Drought Response Program grant application

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is meeting to discuss and direct its Fiscal Year 2020-2021 strategic planning process. The board will consider participating in a planning meeting and directing a committee to draft the FY21 work plan. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and adjournment items.

• Board Strategic Planning Meeting for FY21 goals and work plan
• Direct Board Policy and Planning Committee to draft FY21 Board Work Plan
• Adjourn to closed session at 4:00 p.m. and regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on February 25, 2020

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is meeting to decide on director compensation for 2020, review the emergency declaration for the Almaden Valley Pipeline, and approve grant awards for the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program. The board will also consider committee appointments and set a public hearing on water supply activities.

• Public hearing and potential ordinance on director compensation for up to 15 days per month in 2020
• Determination to continue emergency repair of the Almaden Valley Pipeline (San Jose, District 7)
• Approval of FY2020 grants, including up to $478,969 for pollution prevention and up to $580,531 for wildlife habitat restoration
• Review of 2020 Board Committee appointments
• Setting April 14, 2020 public hearing on water supply protection and augmentation report

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to receive information and discuss the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project, including its role in water supply, flood protection along Coyote Creek, and environmental studies. The board will also consider authorizing the CEO to negotiate and execute a contract with Horizon Water and Environment, LLC for environmental planning and permitting services, not to exceed $4,500,000. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project status and dam function
• Authorize CEO to negotiate and execute agreement with Horizon Water and Environment, LLC for environmental planning and permitting services, not-to-exceed $4,500,000
• Review of water supply master plan and resiliency portfolio
• Environmental studies on Coyote Creek and downstream flood protection improvements

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to appoint a CEO, followed by public items. Key discussions include the preliminary FY 2020-21 groundwater production charge analysis, a proposed $4.5 million contract for Anderson Dam seismic retrofit environmental services, and an update on the Almaden Valley Pipeline emergency. The board will also consider a budget adjustment for the Safe Clean Water Renewal Project and various routine consent items.

• Closed session to appoint Chief Executive Officer
• Discussion of preliminary FY 2020-21 Groundwater Production Charge analysis
• Authorize $4.5M contract with Horizon Water and Environment for Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project
• Authorize $397,753 single-source contract with Stantec for Pacheco Reservoir Expansion funding
• Approve $773,200 budget adjustment for Safe Clean Water Renewal Project

Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board meets to elect its 2020 chair and vice chair, hold a public hearing on modifying the Upper Llagas Creek flood project, and discuss preliminary groundwater production charges and the 2021-25 capital improvement program. The board will also consider routine consent items, including contract completions and committee appointments.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair for 2020
• Public hearing on Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project modification
• Work study on preliminary FY 2020-21 groundwater production charges and FY 2021-25 CIP
• Set public hearing for director compensation for calendar year 2020
• Sponsorship request for Water Education for Latino Leaders Conference 2020 ($12,500)