Santa Clara Valley Water District public meetings in 2021
44 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2022 Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the North San Benito Subbasin. The board will also consider establishing policy criteria for public trails on Valley Water lands, receive a drought update, and vote on several consent items including grant funding and a police patrol agreement.
- Public hearing and resolution to adopt 2022 Groundwater Sustainability Plan for North San Benito Subbasin
- Resolution establishing policy criteria for public trails on Valley Water lands and amending Water Resources Protection Manual
- Acceptance of $3.37M grant from San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority and $0.50M from California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife for Calabazas/San Tomas Aquino Creek-Marsh Connection Project
- Agreement with City of San José for $400,000 to fund police patrols along Coyote Creek Trail between William Street and Tully Road
- Continued emergency declaration for Almaden Valley Pipeline repair
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2021 Groundwater Management Plan for the Santa Clara and Llagas Subbasins. They will also review the FY 2022-23 groundwater production charge setting process and 10-year rate projections, and vote on four Memoranda of Understanding with employee unions plus an amended compensation plan. Consent items include an $800,000 audit consultant agreement and approval of minutes.
- Public hearing and resolution to adopt 2021 Groundwater Management Plan for Santa Clara and Llagas Subbasins
- Overview of FY 2022-23 Groundwater Production Charge setting and 10-year water rate projections
- Approval of MOUs with Employees Association, Engineers Society, Professional Managers Association (Jan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2025) and amended executive compensation plan
- Agreement with Sjoberg Evashenk Consulting for Board Audit Consultant Services, not-to-exceed $800,000
- Budget adjustments adding 14 regular and 2 limited-term positions for urgent project support and drought emergency
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a closed session on potential litigation, real estate negotiations, and performance evaluations, followed by a regular meeting. Key actions include awarding a $12.9 million construction contract for the Cross Valley Pipeline Extension, approving a $5.9 million design services agreement for the Penitencia Water Treatment Plant, and discussing the Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project funding. The board will also receive updates on the Delta Conveyance Project and drought response.
- Award $12,867,059 construction contract to Garney Pacific, Inc. for Cross Valley Pipeline Extension (Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project)
- Approve $5,938,518 design services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services for Penitencia Water Treatment Plant Residuals Management
- Approve $920,000 sole-source purchase from Xylem for ozone and UV disinfection system parts and services
- Approve $200,000 sole-source purchase of THM analyzers from Aqua Metrology Systems
- Discuss Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project and adopt resolution for Water Storage Investment Program funding commitment
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution establishing policy criteria for public trails on Valley Water lands, amending the Water Resources Protection Manual. The board will also vote on a software-as-a-service agreement with Systemates Inc. for a capital project management system, not to exceed $1,014,693, plus a 10% contingency. Other items include adopting positions on federal legislation, reviewing the FY2022 board calendar, and continuing a local emergency declaration for remote meetings.
- Public hearing and resolution to amend Water Resources Protection Manual for public trails on Valley Water lands
- Approve $1,014,693 software agreement with Systemates Inc. for capital project management system
- Adopt positions on five federal bills, including support for water conservation and desalination acts
- Resolution to continue local emergency and authorize remote teleconference meetings for 30 days
- Review of new rolling biennial budget process for FY2022-23
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to receive an update on the Water Supply Master Plan Monitoring and Assessment Program for 2021. The agenda includes a presentation on project costs, climate change assessment, and risk assessment, with public comment and discussion. The meeting is conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Water Supply Master Plan Monitoring and Assessment Program Update 2021 (Item 2)
- Project Costs attachment
- Climate Change Assessment attachment
- Project Risk Assessment Report attachment
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution establishing policy criteria for public trails on district lands, along with amending the Water Resources Protection Manual. The board will also receive updates on the Downtown San Jose West Mixed-Use Plan (Downtown Google Project) and the monthly drought emergency response. Several consent items include approving federal funding requests for fiscal years 2022-2023 and declaring California Flood Preparedness Week.
- Resolution establishing policy criteria for public trails on Valley Water lands and amending the Water Resources Protection Manual
- Receive information on the Downtown San Jose West Mixed-Use Plan (Downtown Google Project)
- Monthly drought emergency response and water supply update
- Approve federal funding requests for fiscal years 2022 and 2023
- Coyote Pumping Plant Adjustable Speed Drive Replacement Project, Project No. 91234002, Morgan Hill
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is holding a special joint meeting with the City of Sunnyvale to receive updates on several water-related programs and projects. Items include the water shortage emergency and conservation call, the purified water program, the Sunnyvale Clean Water Program, flood protection, the Moffett Park Specific Plan, and a shoreline study. All items are informational updates with no formal actions scheduled.
- Update on Water Shortage Emergency Condition and Call for Conservation
- Update on Valley Water Purified Water Program
- Update on Sunnyvale Clean Water Program
- Sunnyvale East/West Channels Flood Protection Project Update
- Update on Moffett Park Specific Plan and South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Study
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board will hold a public hearing on the Santa Teresa Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Replacement Project, including its CEQA exemption, and consider approving a $6,461,429 consulting agreement with Carollo Engineers for the Water Treatment Plant Implementation Project. The board will also review the FY2020 audit, the FY21 Safe, Clean Water Program annual report, and take positions on several federal bills.
- Public hearing and CEQA exemption for Santa Teresa Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Replacement Project (Project No. 93284013)
- Approve $6,461,429 agreement with Carollo Engineers for Water Treatment Plant Implementation Project (Project No. 93044001)
- Adopt support positions on federal bills H.R. 1563, H.R. 2895/S. 1499, H.R. 3282, H.R. 3228
- Receive audit report of Water Utility Enterprise Funds for FY ended June 30, 2020
- Approve FY21 Safe, Clean Water Program Annual Report - Year 8
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to consider adopting a resolution that proclaims a local emergency, acknowledges the Governor's state of emergency order from March 2020, and authorizes remote teleconference meetings for 30 days under Brown Act provisions. The agenda contains only this single action item, plus routine procedural items like roll call and public comment. The meeting itself is conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Resolution proclaiming local emergency and authorizing remote teleconference meetings for 30 days (Item 21-1032)
- Acknowledges Governor's Order No. N-23-20 dated March 4, 2020
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
- Adjournment to 4:00 p.m. closed session and 6:00 p.m. regular meeting
Board of Directors
This is a special closed-session meeting with no public action items. The board will discuss one potential litigation case and conduct performance evaluations for the CEO, District Counsel, and Clerk of the Board. The meeting is procedural and closed to the public, with only a roll call and public comment period for non-agenda items.
- Closed session: anticipated litigation, 1 potential case (21-0944)
- Closed session: performance evaluations for CEO, District Counsel, Clerk of the Board (21-0946)
- Public comment period for non-agenda items
- Adjournment to September 28 closed session and regular meeting
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board will receive a drought update and discuss a potential partnership with the City of San José on the Purified Water Project, including authorizing the CEO to develop a draft term sheet. The board will also vote on several consent items, including a public hearing date for a water treatment plant project, approval of a creek rehabilitation project, and a contract amendment for engineering services.
- Approve Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. A3626A with CDM Smith Inc., increasing not-to-exceed fee by $6,120,110 to $35,405,987 for Rinconada Water Treatment Plant projects
- Adopt resolution setting public hearing for Santa Teresa Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Replacement Project on September 28, 2021
- Adopt final mitigated negative declaration and approve Calabazas Creek Bank Rehabilitation Project in Cupertino
- Authorize advertisement for bids for South County Recycled Water Pipeline Short-Term Phase 1B/2A/1C/2B Project
- Declare September 18, 2021 as Coastal Cleanup Day and September 15-October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors held a special closed session on September 8, 2021, to confer with legal counsel regarding the initiation of litigation in three potential cases. Following the closed discussion, the board adjourned to a regular meeting scheduled for September 14, 2021. No other specific business items, votes, or financial decisions were listed on this agenda.
- Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Initiation of Litigation (Item 21-0965)
- Discussion of 3 Potential Cases pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors cancelled the special closed session meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board is voting on major infrastructure agreements, including a $1.75M increase for structural engineering services and a $897,120 cost-share amendment for the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project. The Board will also approve a framework for equity and cost-sharing related to the Delta Conveyance Project and consider letters to state agencies regarding housing and water supply constraints. Additionally, the Board will review the status of the Purified Water Project partnership with the City of San José.
- Approve Amendment No. 3 to agreements with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. and Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc., increasing not-to-exceed fees by $750,000 each to a total of $1,750,000
- Approve Amendment No. 3 to the 2019 Cost Share Agreement for the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project in the amount of $897,120
- Adopt Resolution authorizing participation in the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Joint Powers Authority and appointing representatives to its Board of Directors
- Approve GP5 Program guidelines and authorize the CEO to implement cost-sharing agreements for the Delta Conveyance Project beginning September 2021
- Consider Santa Clara Valley Water Commission recommendations to write letters to the State of California, MTC, and ABAG regarding water resource concerns and RHNA requirements
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is meeting with the cities of Gilroy and Morgan Hill to discuss regional water issues. The agenda includes updates on water shortages, dam retrofits, and flood protection projects.
- Update on Water Shortage Emergency Condition and Call for Conservation
- Formation of a Technical Working Group to evaluate recycled water use in South Santa Clara County
- Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project update
- Discussion on agency roles regarding homeless encampments along waterways
- Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project update
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet to receive a monthly drought response and water supply update, consider several contracts including a high-speed rail cost reimbursement agreement and an on-call asset management services agreement, and discuss a draft Project Labor Agreement with the building trades council. The board will also consider appointments to the Youth Commission and a resolution affirming support for voting rights.
- Monthly drought response and water supply update
- Cost reimbursement agreement HSR20-44 with California High-Speed Rail Authority, not-to-exceed $80,923.23
- Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A4144A with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., increase of $1,563,241 for Rinconada Water Treatment Plant project
- Agreement with Kayuga Solution, Inc. for on-call asset management services, not-to-exceed $1,100,000
- Draft Project Labor Agreement with Santa Clara and San Benito Counties Building Trades Council
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will meet in a special closed session to discuss potential litigation and conduct performance evaluations for the CEO, District Counsel, and Clerk of the Board.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation
- Public employee performance evaluations for CEO, District Counsel, and Clerk of the Board
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The notice was posted on July 16, 2021. No business items are listed because the meeting will not take place.
- Regular board meeting cancelled
- Original date: July 27, 2021, 6:00 PM
- Notice posted July 16, 2021
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting with closed sessions on potential litigation, followed by public hearings and action items. Key decisions include adopting a Climate Change Action Plan, approving compensation adjustments for the CEO, District Counsel, and Clerk of the Board, and authorizing bids for the Cross Valley Pipeline Extension Project. The board will also receive updates on drought response and the Purified Water Project partnership with San José.
- Public hearing on Good Neighbor Program: Encampment Cleanup Project (Project F5) modifications
- Adopt Climate Change Action Plan and direct implementation program
- Authorize advertisement for bids for Cross Valley Pipeline Extension Project (Contract No. C0676)
- Approve $337,240 contribution to San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority FY 2021-2022 budget
- Adopt positions on federal and state legislation, including support for CLEAN Future Act and Western Water Infrastructure Act
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will meet in a closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters. The agenda includes a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation and performance evaluations for the CEO and District Counsel.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding potential case 21-0777
- Public employee performance evaluations for CEO and District Counsel (21-0780)
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, consent calendar, and several action items. Key decisions include awarding a $2,271,660 construction contract for the Rinconada Water Treatment Plant Interim Site Restoration Project, approving a $1,107,408 geotechnical pipeline alignment agreement for the Purified Water Program, and considering revisions to governance policies on water supply and stewardship. The board will also review proposed adjustments to the Good Neighbor Program's encampment cleanup project and adopt positions on state legislation.
- Award construction contract to NTK Construction, Inc. for $2,271,660 (Rinconada Water Treatment Plant Interim Site Restoration, Project No. 93294057, Contract No. C0670)
- Approve agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc. for $1,107,408 (Purified Water Program-Preliminary Geotechnical Pipeline Alignment, Project No. 91304001)
- Approve agreement with MBK Engineers for $350,000 (CalSim 3 Modeling for Climate Impact Analysis, Project No. 91151001)
- Adopt positions on state legislation: support AB 252, AB 652, and AB 897
- Review proposed adjustments to Good Neighbor Program: Encampment Cleanup (Project F5) and consider setting a public hearing
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold two public hearings at this special meeting. First, they will consider a resolution to rescind the existing water shortage emergency declaration and urge the county to proclaim a local emergency, after receiving public comments and an update on drought conditions. Second, they will hold a hearing to adopt the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and a reduced Delta reliance addendum. The meeting is conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Public hearing on resolution to rescind Resolution 17-43 (water shortage emergency) and urge county to proclaim local emergency
- Public hearing to adopt 2020 Urban Water Management Plan
- Public hearing to adopt Water Shortage Contingency Plan
- Public hearing to adopt reduced Delta reliance addendum to 2015 Urban Water Management Plan
- Public comments received via form letters and from individuals
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and a Reduced Delta Reliance Addendum. The board will also discuss and potentially approve a Central Valley Project Repayment Contract and authorize a validation action. Several consent calendar items include contracts, resolutions, and a construction award.
- Public hearing to adopt 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
- Resolution approving Central Valley Project Repayment Contract and authorizing validation action
- Five on-call consulting agreements, each not-to-exceed $500,000
- Amendment No. 2 with Carpi and Clay, Inc. increasing fee to $350,400
- Award construction contract to Graniterock Company for $603,050 for Upper Guadalupe River Reach 6 project
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is reviewing several large-scale construction contracts for flood management projects in San Jose and Milpitas. The agenda also includes decisions on federal legislative positions and a cost-share agreement with the City of San Jose.
- Contract award to Gordon N. Ball, Inc. for $18,602,320 for Lower Penitencia Creek Improvements
- Contract award to Granite Construction Inc. for $17,899,365 for Lower Calera Creek Flood Protection
- Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for $9,985,313.24 for Coyote Creek flood management design
- Cost-share agreement with City of San Jose up to $1,000,000 for Singleton Road crossing replacement
- Amendment to Kadesh & Associates, LLC agreement for Washington, D.C. representation services up to $240,000
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board will hold public hearings and adopt resolutions for the FY 2021-22 budget, including a $25 million emergency water purchase authorization, and set water charges and special taxes. They will also consider a low-income water rate assistance program and a homeless encampment MOU with the county. The agenda includes several closed session items for litigation, labor negotiations, and performance evaluations.
- Adopt FY 2022-2026 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
- Set FY 2021-22 groundwater production and water charges
- Approve FY 2021-22 operating and capital budget, including $25M for emergency water purchases
- Levy flood control benefit assessments and special taxes for FY 2021-22
- Consider $250,000 low-income water rate assistance program
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors cancelled its special meeting scheduled for April 29, 2021. The only item on the agenda, a public hearing on the draft FY 2022-2026 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, was deferred to the regular meeting on May 11, 2021.
- Special meeting cancelled
- Public hearing on draft FY 2022-2026 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program deferred to 05/11/21 regular meeting
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is conducting a public hearing regarding the Draft Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. Additionally, the Board will review and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget.
- Public hearing for the Draft Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
- Review and discussion of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is conducting a public hearing regarding the Draft Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the February 2021 Annual Report on the Protection and Augmentation of Water Supplies.
- Public hearing for FY 2022-2026 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
- Public hearing for February 2021 Annual Report on Water Supplies and groundwater charges
- $530,000 budget adjustment for San Francisco Bay Shoreline Economic Impact Areas Project
- Agreement for easement rights on Thompson Creek for the Eastridge to BART Light Rail Project
- Approval of Palo Alto Flood Basin Tide Gate Structure Replacement Project
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District board is holding a special South County public hearing, continued from April 13, to consider the FY 2021-22 Annual Report on water supply protection and proposed increases to groundwater production and other water charges. The board will hear public comments, count written protests on surface water rate increases, and direct staff to seek advisory committee input. The hearing will be continued to the April 27 regular meeting.
- Public hearing on FY 2021-22 Annual Report on Protection and Augmentation of Water Supplies
- Recommended increases to groundwater production and other water charges
- Public comments from groundwater producers and interested persons
- Counting of written protests regarding proposed increased surface water rates
- Hearing continued to April 27, 2021 regular meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will receive and discuss information regarding the Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project (PREP). This is an information-only item that requires no formal action.
- Workshop on Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project (PREP) topics
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District board is holding public hearings on a draft five-year capital improvement program and on proposed increases to groundwater production and other water charges for fiscal year 2021-22. The board will also consider awarding a $43.99 million construction contract for the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project and approving amendments for the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project.
- Public hearing on draft FY2022-2026 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
- Public hearing on FY2021-22 water supply report and proposed groundwater production charge increases
- Award $43,989,600 contract to Flatiron West, Inc. for Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project Phase 2A
- Approve Amendment No. 1 to Horizon Water and Environment agreement for Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit, increasing total to $7,468,230
- Approve Amendment No. 9 to Black and Veatch agreement for Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit, increasing total to $28,832,004
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will meet to review the bidding process for the Lower Calera Creek Flood Protection Project. The agenda includes a recommendation to reject all bids received for Contract No. C0666 and authorize new advertisements for bids.
- Reject all bids for Contract No. C0666 (Lower Calera Creek Flood Protection Project)
- Authorize advertisement for bids for the Lower Calera Creek Flood Protection Project, Project No. 40174005
- Ratify Addenda No. 1, 2, and 3 to the Contract Documents for the Lower Calera Creek Flood Protection Project
- Closed session discussion regarding District Counsel report on public employment
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is meeting in a special closed session. They will consider adopting a resolution addressing violence and racism against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, and will hold a closed session on public employment for the position of District Counsel. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Resolution addressing violence and racism against the AAPI community
- Closed session on public employment: District Counsel
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will meet via teleconference to consider a resolution declaring March 29 through April 4, 2021, as a week of public service in honor of César Chávez. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding public employment.
- Resolution declaring March 29 - April 4, 2021, as a Week of Public Service in Honor of César Chávez
- Closed session regarding public employment
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board is reviewing its FY 2021-22 budget development process and awarding a construction contract for the Penitencia Water Treatment Plant. The meeting includes closed sessions regarding legal threats and employee evaluations, followed by public discussion on federal funding requests and recycled water policy. The Board also votes on positions for various state and federal water-related bills.
- Award construction contract to Mountain Cascade, Inc. for $5,033,125.00 for Penitencia Water Treatment Plant rehabilitation
- Approve contingency sum of $754,970.00 for the Penitencia Water Treatment Plant project
- Adopt support positions for state bills including SB 323 (Water and Sewer Rate Validation) and SB 351 (California Water Innovation Act)
- Adopt support positions for federal bills including H.R. 1015 (Water Recycling Improvement and Investment Act)
- Adopt Federal Funding Requests for Federal Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board and the San Jose City Council are meeting to receive updates on several water-related projects. Discussions include progress on the Anderson Dam seismic retrofit and efforts regarding purified water processes in Santa Clara County.
- Update on Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project
- Status report on Purified Water Projects in Santa Clara County
- Overview of water supply planning and Fiscal Year 2021-22 water charge setting
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is meeting in a special closed session to discuss the appointment of District Counsel, a public employment matter. The agenda includes roll call, public comment, and a report on the closed session before adjourning to a joint meeting with the City of San Jose.
- Closed session under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) for the title of District Counsel
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
- Adjournment to a special joint meeting with the City of San Jose on March 19, 2021
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is reviewing several project bids and contract updates, including maintenance for the Lower Penitencia Creek and Piedmont Creek. The meeting also includes discussions on risk assessment scopes and independent monitoring committee reports.
- Authorize bids for Lower Penitencia Creek Improvements Project
- Authorize bids for Piedmont Creek Interim Concrete Repair Project
- Amend Vena Solutions USA, Inc. agreement by $198,000 to a total of $500,000
- Approve sole source purchase from Mobley Engineering, Inc. up to $179,800
- Review Board of Directors' Quarterly Expense Report for Q4 2020
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District board meets to hold public hearings on director compensation for 2021 and on the Pacheco Pumping Plant electrical and valve system upgrades project, plus consider sponsoring state legislation on capital project financing. The agenda also includes routine consent items, committee reports, and a first-pass budget overview for fiscal year 2021-22.
- Public hearing and resolution for Pacheco Pumping Plant Electrical Current Limiting Fuse & Hydraulic Valve Operation System Upgrades Project (Project No. 91214010)
- Public hearing on director compensation for up to 15 days per month and 2021 meeting compensation amount
- Resolution setting public hearing dates (April 13, 15, 27, 2021) on water supply protection and augmentation report for FY 2021-22
- Semi-annual lobbyist report for July 1 - December 31, 2020
- Consider sponsoring state legislation on Santa Clara Valley Water District Act financing for capital projects
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to review and approve 2021 committee appointments, including purpose descriptions and representatives, and to begin shaping the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Board Work Plan. The board will also receive staff recommendations and direct a committee to draft the plan for later approval.
- Review and approve 2021 Board Committee appointments and purpose descriptions
- Create or disband Board Committees as necessary
- Participate in Board Strategic Planning Meeting for FY22 Board Work Plan
- Receive recommended changes to FY22 Board Work Plan from staff
- Direct Board Policy and Planning Committee to develop Draft FY22 Board Work Plan
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District board is meeting to approve construction bid advertisements for the Anderson Dam Tunnel and Lower Calera Creek flood projects, and to consider decommissioning the Anderson Hydroelectric Facility. The board will also review an investigation report on a complaint against two directors, approve redistricting committee appointments, and act on audit recommendations.
- Adopt plans and authorize bids for Anderson Dam Tunnel Project, Contract No. C0663 (Morgan Hill)
- Adopt plans and authorize bids for Lower Calera Creek Flood Protection Project, Contract No. C0666 (Milpitas)
- Consider decommissioning Anderson Hydroelectric Facility and seeking FERC approval
- Approve amendments increasing geotechnical services fees by $750,000 each, to $1,750,000 total per contract
- Review investigation report on May 27, 2020 complaint by Rev. Jethroe Moore against Directors Keegan and LeZotte
Board of Directors
This is a special closed-session meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors. The board will discuss two existing lawsuits with legal counsel, one involving the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board and another involving plaintiffs White et al. No public decisions are expected, as the agenda is limited to closed-session items and procedural matters.
- Closed session on SCVWD v. San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (Case No. A157127)
- Closed session on White, et al. v. SCVWD, et al. (Santa Clara Co. Superior Court, No. 18CV321600)
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors meets to elect a new chair and vice chair for 2021, swear in three re-elected directors, and discuss the Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project's cost increases and preliminary groundwater production charges and capital improvement program. The board will also vote on a consent calendar of routine items including property conveyances, contract amendments, and election certification.
- Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair for 2021
- Discussion of Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project cost increases and proposed audit
- Work study session on FY 2021-22 groundwater production charges and FY 2022-26 capital improvement program
- Quitclaim deed conveyance to California Antique Aircraft Museum for Upper Llagas Creek flood project (Morgan Hill)
- Certification of November 2020 election results for Measure S and Board Districts 2, 3, 5
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will meet to discuss a public employee appointment for District Counsel and vote on two major construction and design agreements. These items involve significant funding for the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project and the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project.
- Public employee appointment for District Counsel
- Agreement with COWI North America, Inc. for Anderson Dam Tunnel Project construction management for a not-to-exceed fee of $20,465,000
- Amendment No. 8 to URS Corporation agreement for Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project design services, increasing the total fee to $48,069,366