Santa Clara Valley Water District public meetings in 2022
30 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board will consider authorizing up to $2.5 billion in federal WIFIA loans for water utility projects, receive a drought update, and act on several contracts and grants. The agenda also includes closed-session litigation, routine consent items, and committee reports.
- Resolution to authorize WIFIA loans up to $2.5 billion for water utility projects
- Grant application for up to $14.9M for Coyote Percolation Dam Replacement Project
- Amendment to COWI North America contract for Anderson Dam Tunnel Project, increasing fee by $8,584,817 to $29,049,817
- Acquisition of real property interest from Granite Rock Company for Coyote Creek Flood Management Measures Project
- Response to Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury report
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board will hold a public hearing on the Coyote Pumping Plant project, review water supply and drought response plans, and discuss the FY 2023-24 groundwater production charge and 10-year rate projections. They will also vote on several contracts, including a $180,000 increase for state lobbying services and a $160,000 increase for COVID-19 medical services.
- Public hearing on Coyote Pumping Plant Adjustable Speed Drive Replacement Project (Morgan Hill)
- Review of FY 2023-24 groundwater production charge and 10-year water rate projections
- Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A4578G with Lighthouse Public Affairs, LLC, increasing fee by $180,000 to $360,000
- Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A4603X with Mobile-Med Work Health Solutions, Inc., increasing fee by $160,000 to $320,000
- Authorize grant application to US Bureau of Reclamation for up to $800,000 for Pilot-Scale Treated Water Augmentation Project
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the 2022 Central Valley Project Improvement Act Water Management Plan and consider adopting it. They will also vote on resolutions authorizing the issuance of up to $120 million in Safe Clean Water Program refunding revenue bonds and up to $200 million in Water System refunding revenue bonds, along with interim obligations and certificates of participation. The board will receive a drought emergency response update and consider adopting a tribal land acknowledgment statement.
- Public hearing and resolution to adopt 2022 Central Valley Project Improvement Act Water Management Plan
- Resolution to issue up to $120M Safe Clean Water Program Refunding Revenue Bonds and $165M interim obligations
- Resolution to issue up to $200M Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds and $408M interim obligations
- Monthly drought emergency response and water supply update
- Consider adopting tribal land acknowledgment statement
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will consider authorizing up to $165 million in federal WIFIA loans for Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program projects, and approve a contract amendment with Stantec Consulting Services. The board will also review the FY 2023 policy planning calendar, receive an update on a board ethics investigation, and consider several resolutions and a property acquisition. The meeting includes a closed session for performance evaluations of the CEO, District Counsel, and Clerk of the Board.
- Resolution authorizing WIFIA loan agreements up to $165,000,000 for Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program projects
- Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Agreement A4482G with Stantec Consulting Services, increasing not-to-exceed amount from $224,852 to $1,500,000 and extending term to December 31, 2027
- Resolution requesting Association of California Water Agencies to sponsor state legislation to streamline permitting for water supply and flood risk reduction projects
- Authorize acquisition of real property from Dominic G. and Carolyn W. Kovacevic for Coyote Creek Flood Management Measures Project, APN 467-29-036, 166 Arroyo Way, San Jose
- Resolutions declaring November 2022 as National Native American Heritage Month and October 2022 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a closed session on pending litigation, then a regular meeting with updates on drought response, the proposed Purified Water Project with San Jose and Palo Alto, and Coyote Creek flood projects. The board will also consider a $200,000 sponsorship for the Bay Area Council Foundation's California Resilience Challenge and a resolution declaring California Flood Preparedness Week.
- Closed session on litigation: San Francisco Baykeeper v. Valley Water (Case 22CV403523) and Stop the Pacheco Dam Project Coalition v. Valley Water (Case 22CV399384)
- Monthly Drought Emergency Response and Water Supply Update
- Proposed Purified Water Project update with partnerships with San Jose and Palo Alto
- Coyote Creek Flood Projects update (CCFMMP and CCFPP)
- Approve $200,000 sponsorship for Bay Area Council Foundation's 2022 California Resilience Challenge
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a hybrid meeting on September 27, 2022, starting with a closed session on litigation. The regular agenda includes receiving an update on how a potential recession and high inflation could affect the district's finances, with an opportunity for board feedback. The board will also consider approving a $2 million engineering services agreement, a real property acquisition for the Coyote Creek flood project, and several routine consent items such as heritage month proclamations and committee appointments.
- Approve $2,000,000 on-call mechanical engineering agreement with Hazen and Sawyer
- Authorize acquisition of property at 150 Arroyo Way, San Jose, for Coyote Creek Flood Management Measures Project
- Receive update on impacts of potential recession and high inflation on district finances
- Reject all bids for Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center Storage Building Project
- Adopt resolutions declaring October 2022 as Filipino American, National Disability Employment Awareness, Polish American, German American, and Italian American Heritage Months
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the First Amended and Restated Ordinance 22-02, which strengthens drought water conservation and enforcement measures, including banning irrigation of commercial, industrial, and institutional non-functional turf. The board will also receive a monthly drought emergency response and water supply update. The agenda includes several routine consent items, such as consultant agreements and proclamations.
- Public hearing and adoption of First Amended and Restated Ordinance 22-02 (drought water conservation, CII turf ban)
- Monthly Drought Emergency Response and Water Supply Update
- Approve $500,000 on-call consultant agreement with Cotton, Shires and Associates for Penitencia Creek Landslide and Calaveras Fault Crossing Monitoring
- Approve $500,000 consultant agreement with Anchor QEA for Calabazas/San Tomas Aquino Creek-Marsh Connection Project modeling
- Denial of claims by Andres Carrasco and Monarch Landscape LLC
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a hybrid meeting with a closed session on anticipated litigation, followed by a regular session. Key actions include considering a recommendation to start negotiations for the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion project, approving a $3.37 million consultant agreement for the Calabazas/San Tomas Aquino Creek-Marsh Connection Project, and adopting plans for the Permanente Creek Flood Protection Project floodwall retrofit. The board will also vote on several consent calendar items, including a $395,926 contribution to the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority.
- Consider starting negotiations for Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion (30-50 thousand-acre feet of storage)
- Approve consultant agreement with Stillwater Sciences, LLC for $3,370,000 for Calabazas/San Tomas Aquino Creek-Marsh Connection Project
- Adopt plans and authorize bids for Permanente Creek Flood Protection Project - Floodwall Retrofit (Contract No. C0689)
- Approve $395,926 financial contribution to San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority FY 2022-2023
- Approve positions supporting federal water recycling and resilient communities legislation
Board of Directors
This is an informational session for candidates running for the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors. The agenda includes introductions, a Valley Water 101 presentation, Q&A, and public comment. No formal decisions are scheduled.
- Valley Water 101 presentation
- Public comment period
- Q&A session
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet in closed session to discuss real property negotiations and potential litigation, then hold a regular meeting. The board will receive updates on drought response and water supply, consider grant applications for conservation and creek cleanup, and act on routine consent items including property conveyance and a claim denial.
- Closed session: real property negotiations for APNs 72937016-72937022 and potential litigation (7 cases)
- Grant application to US Bureau of Reclamation for up to $2,000,000 for expanded water conservation services (FY2023-2025)
- Grant application to EPA for creek cleanup at eight creeks and Coyote Creek bank repair/trash raft/debris removal
- Conveyance of real property to County of Santa Clara for Uvas Road Bridge Replacement Project (APN 712-30-005)
- Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A4214R with VTA for Keep Santa Clara Valley Beautiful Project, no-cost extension to June 30, 2024
Board of Directors
The regular meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors scheduled for July 26, 2022, at 1:00 PM has been cancelled. The notice was posted on July 15, 2022. No business items are scheduled for this meeting.
- Regular meeting cancelled
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a hybrid meeting with a closed session on litigation and property negotiations, followed by a regular session. Key actions include certifying the June 2022 primary election results for Measure A (term limits), approving a construction and maintenance agreement with Google for the Permanente Creek Enhancement Project, and receiving a drought update. The board will also vote on several consent calendar items, including contracts for recruitment services and financial audits.
- Certify Measure A election results (term limits amendment)
- Approve Permanente Creek Enhancement Project agreement with Google LLC (APNs 116-09-094, etc.)
- Adopt plans and authorize bids for Coyote Creek Chiller Plant Project (Contract C0684, Morgan Hill)
- Approve on-call recruitment services contracts with Bob Murray and Associates and WBCP, Inc. ($500,000 each)
- Approve audit services agreement with Vasquez and Company LLP ($368,205)
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will review a drought emergency response update and consider several contract amendments. Key items include a large-scale project management agreement and a fund transfer for flood project repairs.
- Approve $25,435,610 consultant agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Purified Water Project services
- Transfer $3,175,000 from Property Self-Insurance/Catastrophic Reserve to 2017 Presidents Day Flood Project
- Amend three service agreements with Balance Hydrologics, Wood Rodgers, and Environmental Science Associates by $450,000 each
- Amend PMA Consultants, LLC agreement for internal auditor services by $175,000
- Receive monthly drought emergency response and water supply update
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance to enforce mandatory water use restrictions, including drought outdoor water conservation measures. The board will also discuss several other items, including closed session legal matters, consent calendar items, and a potential capital improvement program audit.
- Public hearing and potential adoption of ordinance enforcing mandatory water use restrictions (drought outdoor water conservation)
- Award construction contract for Calabazas Creek Rehabilitation Project to Granite Construction for $14,892,700
- Deny claims by Great Oaks Water Company and Stanford University for refunds of groundwater production charges
- Approve amendment to Kadesh & Associates contract for Washington, D.C. representation, increasing fee by $120,000 to $360,000
- Adopt resolutions declaring June as Caribbean-American Heritage Month, LGBTQ Pride Month, and Juneteenth Independence Day
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will consider the Fiscal Year 2022-23 operating and capital budget, including a transfer of up to $23 million for emergency water purchases. The meeting also includes public hearings on the five-year capital improvement program and flood control benefit assessments.
- Adoption of FY 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budget
- Authorization of up to $23 million for emergency water purchases and drought expenses
- Public hearing on the FY 2023-2027 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
- Public hearing on FY 2022-23 Flood Control Benefit Assessments
- Resolution setting increased groundwater, surface, treated, and recycled water charges
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors special meeting scheduled for April 28, 2022, at 6:00 PM has been canceled. The notice was posted on April 27, 2022. No items were discussed or decided.
- Special meeting canceled
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will hold a continued public hearing regarding the Draft Fiscal Years 2023-27 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. Additionally, the Board will conduct a work study session to review and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating and Capital Rolling Biennial Budget.
- Public hearing for the Draft Fiscal Years 2023-27 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
- Work study session for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Proposed Operating and Capital Rolling Biennial Budget
Board of Directors
This agenda only announces that the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors' regular meeting on April 26, 2022, originally set for 1:00 PM, has been rescheduled to a special meeting at 6:00 PM that same day. No other business items are listed.
- Regular meeting rescheduled to special meeting at 6:00 PM on April 26, 2022
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is holding public hearings regarding the 2023-27 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and proposed increases to groundwater, surface water, and recycled water charges. The meeting also includes a proposal to extend the Low-Income Residential Water Rate Assistance Program with up to $1.225 million in additional funding.
- Public hearing on 2023-27 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
- Proposed groundwater charge increases between 5.2% and 15%
- Proposed surface water charge increases between 5.9% and 15%
- Proposed recycled water charge increases between 4.4% and 5.3%
- One-year extension of Water Rate Assistance Program (WRAP) with funding up to $2.5 million
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is continuing a public hearing regarding the February 2022 Annual Report on the Protection and Augmentation of Water Supplies. The meeting includes discussions on recommended increases to groundwater, surface water, and recycled water charges.
- Proposed groundwater production charge increases between 5.2 percent and 15 percent
- Proposed surface water charge increases between 5.9 percent and 15 percent
- Proposed recycled water charge increases between 4.4 percent and 5.3 percent
- Direction for staff to review the report with District advisory committees
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is holding a public hearing on proposed increases to groundwater, surface water, and recycled water charges for fiscal year 2022-23, with increases ranging from 4.4% to 15%. The board will also receive a drought update and consider adopting a resolution that restricts outdoor watering of lawns to no more than two days per week. Additionally, the board will discuss the draft five-year capital improvement program and consider funding for the Delta Conveyance Project.
- Public hearing on proposed water charge increases: groundwater 5.2%-15%, surface water 5.9%-15%, recycled water 4.4%-5.3%
- Resolution to restrict outdoor watering of lawns to no more than two days per week
- Consider funding up to $6,972,348 for Delta Conveyance Project preliminary planning and design
- Approve amendments to biological services contracts with Stillwater Sciences and H.T. Harvey & Associates, each increased by $500,000
- Increase construction contingency by $1,299,635 for Lower Calera Creek Flood Protection Project
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board will hold a closed session on three lawsuits, then a regular meeting with consent items and several major discussions. Key items include authorizing $200,000 for the Sites Reservoir project, reviewing an ethics investigation into Director Gary Kremen, and considering adoption of the One Water Countywide Framework and Coyote Watershed Plan. The board will also vote on state legislation positions and several contracts.
- Authorize $200,000 for Sites Reservoir project participation (0.2%)
- Approve $400,000 single-source purchase from AM Conservation Group
- Increase Cordoba Corporation contract by $124,981 to $349,011 for DEI plan
- Adopt positions on 11 state bills (support, oppose unless amended, etc.)
- Closed session on three lawsuits (White, SJUSD, PG&E)
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting with a closed session for a performance evaluation of the District Counsel. In open session, the board will consider Chairperson Gary Kremen's March 2, 2022 statement, potentially appointing new Ethics and Conduct Committee members, directing an investigation, and determining a process for appointing an interim chair if needed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and adjournment items.
- Closed session: performance evaluation of District Counsel (item 22-0357)
- Consider Chair Kremen's March 2, 2022 statement and determine board action (item 22-0447)
- Review and appoint members to the Ethics and Conduct Ad Hoc Committee
- Direct Ethics and Conduct Committee on investigation scope and procedures
- Determine method and process to appoint an Interim Board Chairperson if needed
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will receive updates on drought response and water supply, hear about Army Corps projects, and consider several consent items including contracts and project approvals. The board will also discuss the FY 2022-23 budget process and consider a resolution to continue remote meetings.
- Approve consultant agreement with Cal Engineering & Geology for Bolsa Road Fish Passage Improvements, not-to-exceed $630,665
- Adopt plans and authorize bids for Bolsa Road Fish Passage Improvements Project (Gilroy)
- Adopt plans and authorize bids for Hale Creek Enhancement Pilot Project (Mountain View, Los Altos)
- Approve amendment to VNF Solutions agreement for FERC advocacy, increasing fee by $72,000 to $261,200
- Resolution to continue remote teleconference meetings for 30 days (March 17-April 16, 2022)
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet virtually on February 22, 2022, starting with a closed session on litigation, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider placing a term limits measure on the June 7, 2022 ballot, approve a fiscal year 2022-2023 work plan, and review several consent items including funding agreements and construction contracts. The meeting is held by teleconference only due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Consider term limit measure for June 7, 2022 election ballot
- Approve $999,986 amendment to HDR Engineering agreement for habitat conservation plan
- Adopt plans and authorize bids for Pacheco Pumping Plant upgrades
- Adopt plans and authorize bids for Santa Teresa Water Treatment Plant filter media replacement
- Approve funding for supplemental contract services due to COVID-19 vaccination mandate
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors and the City of Santa Clara will receive several project updates and information regarding drought conditions. The meeting includes reports on groundwater rates and various infrastructure initiatives.
- Information on drought, water supply conditions, and a call for conservation
- Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project status update
- Update on the Purified Water Project
- Update on South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Project - Phase I
- Information on preliminary groundwater and treated water rates for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will hold public hearings regarding director compensation for 2022 and several infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes a monthly drought emergency response update and a review of the FY 2022-23 budget development process.
- Public hearing on Director compensation for up to 15 days per month in 2022
- CEQA exemption and approval for Water Treatment Plants Electrical Improvement Project
- Project approval for Pacheco/Santa Clara Conduit Right of Way Acquisition
- Fee increase of $265,753 for Pope-Chaucer Street Bridge Replacement design services
- Consultant agreement with Harris and Associates, Inc. for $674,843
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a virtual meeting with a closed session on anticipated litigation, followed by a regular session. Key actions include considering and potentially adopting new electoral district boundaries, reviewing the FY 2022-23 budget process, and discussing drought response efforts. The board will also decide whether to reconsider four denied claims from a previous meeting.
- Adopt final electoral district boundaries (Map Plan 2) recommended by Redistricting Advisory Committee
- Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A4320G with WBCP, Inc., increasing fee by $225,000 to $450,000 and extending term to Jan 27, 2024
- Set public hearing for Feb 8, 2022 on Pacheco/Santa Clara Conduit Right-of-Way Acquisition Project (Merced County, Gilroy, Morgan Hill)
- Set public hearing for Feb 8, 2022 on Water Treatment Plants Electrical Improvement Project (San Jose)
- Potential reconsideration of four denied claims (Alie Hussein Saad, David and Annette Batey, Roga Gabucan, Nan Li)
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board will meet in closed session for litigation, then hold a regular meeting to decide on the Project Labor Agreement, receive a drought emergency update, and handle routine consent items. The board will also elect a new chair and vice chair for 2022.
- Accept and execute Project Labor Agreement with Santa Clara and San Benito Counties Building Trades Council
- Monthly drought emergency response and water supply update
- Adopt plans and authorize bids for Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center Storage Building Project (Project No. 93764004, Contract No. C0672)
- Authorize payment of Series 2006B Water Utility System Refunding Revenue Bonds
- Set public hearing for directors' compensation for 2022
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to review the preliminary Fiscal Years 2023-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and the preliminary FY 2022-23 Groundwater Production Charge analysis. The board will provide direction to staff for developing the draft CIP and discuss the groundwater charge analysis. This is a work study session, so no final decisions are expected, only direction and discussion.
- Review of FY 2023-27 Preliminary Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
- Discussion of preliminary FY 2022-23 Groundwater Production Charges
- Direction to staff for draft CIP development
- Attachments include FY23-27 Preliminary CIP and Capital Project Plan Updates from FY22-26 CIP