Santa Clara Valley Water District public meetings in 2025
40 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will meet in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations, employee discipline, and anticipated litigation. No public items are listed for decision or discussion.
- Conference with labor negotiators for Employees Association, Engineers Society, Professional Managers Association, and unrepresented employees
- Public employee discipline
- Conference with legal counsel regarding multiple cases of anticipated or significant exposure to litigation
Board of Directors
The regular meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors scheduled for December 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2026.
Board Audit Committee
The Board Audit Committee will review the draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The committee will also discuss the 2025 Annual Audit Plan and review work plans for 2025 and 2026.
- Discussion of the Draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ending June 30, 2025
- Discussion of 2025 Annual Audit Plan covering Capital Project Delivery, Contracting Practices, Conservation Strategies, and Water Usage/Demand Forecasting
- Progress report on implementing Grants Management Performance Audit recommendations
- Review and discussion of the Draft 2026 Board Audit Committee Work Plan
- Review and discussion of the 2025 Board Audit Committee Work Plan
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet in a hybrid session with both in-person and Zoom participation. The meeting includes a closed session for labor negotiations, public employee discipline, and legal counsel discussions on anticipated litigation. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will discuss awarding a construction contract for residuals management and approve the 2026 Annual Audit Plan. The meeting includes public hearings regarding the use of eminent domain for the Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project.
- Construction contract for Penitencia Water Treatment Plant Residuals Management Project to Mountain Cascade, Inc. for $90,569,600
- Public hearings on eminent domain acquisitions from AJS Investment Group, LLC and Tripp Avenue Housing Associates, LP for Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project
- Real property interest acquisition from San Jose Water Company for $2,932,950
- Fee increases of $500,000 each for on-call planning services with GEI Consultants, Inc. and Environmental Science Associates (ESA)
- Approval of the 2026 Annual Audit Plan
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet to conduct a public hearing and potentially adopt a resolution declaring the necessity of acquiring real property from San Jose Unified School District for the Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project. The board will also consider routine agreements, fee schedule updates, and program overviews.
- Adopt Resolution of Necessity for Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project property acquisition from San Jose Unified School District (Project No. 26174043)
- Approve Amendment No. 1 to Joint Use Agreement with City of Morgan Hill for West Little Llagas Creek (APNs 472-33-007, 472-33-010)
- Approve Master Joint Use Agreement with City of Gilroy (Agreement No. A5534X)
- Consider revised fee schedule for Well Permitting and Inspections Program
- Approve Amendment No. 5 to PMA Consultants audit services contract, increasing fee to $1,300,000
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will decide on the adoption of the Water Supply Master Plan 2050 and a storage agreement for the Sites Reservoir. Members will also review water rate-setting processes and budget assumptions for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
- Adoption of the Water Supply Master Plan 2050
- Proposed agreement with Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage District for storage in Sites Reservoir for up to $618,500
- Amendment to GEI Consultants, Inc. agreement for Calero and Guadalupe Dam Seismic Retrofits, increasing fee by $5,888,623 to a total of $14,818,434
- Review of FY 2026-27 rate-setting for groundwater, treated surface water, raw surface water, and recycled water charges
- Approval of FY 2024-25 Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program Annual Report
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors canceled its regular meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings were held due to the cancellation.
Public Facilities Financing Corporation
The Public Facilities Financing Corporation will hold its annual meeting to elect board officers and review the district's financial status. The body will also consider a termination agreement for the WIFIA Master Agreement related to the Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project.
- Election of FY 2025-2026 President, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary
- Approval of the Termination Agreement for the WIFIA Master Agreement for the Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project
- Review of Valley Water's financial status as of June 30, 2025
- Approval of November 14, 2024 meeting minutes
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including updates to the Safe, Clean Water Program, a pipeline replacement project, and a $3.65 million insurance agreement for the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project. The board will also consider federal legislation positions and approve routine items like expense reports and claims.
- Approve $3,650,000 insurance agreement (A5443A) with Aon Risk Insurance for Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project
- Approve updates to Change Control Process for Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program
- Approve Almaden Valley Pipeline Replacement Project - Phase 1 plans and bid advertisement
- Adopt positions on federal legislation: H.R. 4733, H.R. 3572, S. 1413, S. 1477/H.R. 2945
- Approve $604,000 contribution to San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will hold public hearings to consider the acquisition of real property via eminent domain for the Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project. The meeting also includes reviews of the annual Capital Improvement Program and various dam safety contracts.
- Public hearings for property acquisition via eminent domain for Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project (Project No. 26174043)
- Contract amendment for Rincon Consultants, Inc. increasing fee by $3,600,000 for Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project
- Proposed $825,000 single source agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for Anderson Dam safety inspection
- Resolution to recognize October 20, 2025, as Diwali
- Request to form an Ethics and Conduct Ad Hoc Committee regarding a complaint against a Board Member
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Jt Water Resources Committee-Gilroy/Morgan Hill
The Joint Water Resources Committee of Gilroy and Morgan Hill will meet in person to discuss the 2025 work plan and receive an update on the South County Water Reuse Collaboration. The committee will also approve minutes from its April 2025 meeting and confirm the next meeting date.
- Approval of April 2, 2025, Joint Water Resources Committee meeting minutes
- Receive South County Water Reuse Collaboration update and provide feedback
- Review and discuss the JWRC 2025 Work Plan
- Confirm next meeting date: January 7, 2026
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will consider awarding construction contracts for pipeline projects and approve design service fee increases for flood protection. The body will also discuss federal budget cuts and the appointment of directors to the Public Facilities Financing Corporation.
- Award construction contract to Ranger Pipelines Incorporated for $17,479,040 for the West Pipeline Inspection and Rehabilitation Project - Phase 2
- Award construction contract to Cratus, Inc. for $3,270,000 for the South County Recycled Water Pipeline Phase 1C Project
- Increase not-to-exceed fee by $7,342,505 for AECOM Technical Services, Inc. regarding Coyote Creek flood projects
- Transfer portions of real property (APN: 015-35-033 and 015-35-012) to the City of Sunnyvale
- Consider taking a position on Measure A following a presentation on federal budget cuts
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will discuss obtaining loans for water enterprise projects and review revisions to the draft Water Supply Master Plan 2050. The meeting includes a closed session for labor negotiations and a performance evaluation of the District Counsel.
- Proposed resolution to obtain loans up to $1 billion for Water Enterprise projects
- Discussion of revisions to the draft Water Supply Master Plan 2050
- Approval of federal fiscal year 2027 funding requests
- Resolution declaring September 20, 2025, as California Coastal Cleanup Day in Santa Clara County
- Review of the Fiscal Year 2026 Board Policy Planning Calendar
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss goals, objectives, and focus areas for the Fiscal Year 2026 Work Plan. The Board will review staff-recommended changes and assign the Board Policy and Monitoring Committee to develop a draft plan for future approval.
- Review of goals and objectives for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY26) Board Work Plan
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to conduct a workshop regarding the adaptation of the District's Capital Improvement Program. The session is intended to address emerging challenges facing the program.
- Board Workshop on Adapting Santa Clara Valley Water District’s Capital Improvement Program to Meet Emerging Challenges (Item 25-0709)
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to decide on the acquisition of real property from the City of San Jose for flood protection. The meeting also includes a closed session for labor negotiations and updates on the Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project.
- Public hearing on Resolution of Necessity for eminent domain of City of San Jose properties for Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project (Project No. 26174043)
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for Employees Association, Engineers Society, and Professional Managers Association
- Update and direction on the Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project (Project No. 91954002)
- Proposed support for federal legislation: S. 1481 (LOCAL Infrastructure Act), H.R. 1255 (Investing in Our Communities Act), and S. 1246 (FEMA Independence Act of 2025)
- Review of the Semi-Annual Lobbyist Report for January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hear updates on three major infrastructure efforts: the Purified Water Project, the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit and Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project, and the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program. Each update includes a staff presentation and time for board feedback.
- Update on Purified Water Project (25-0583)
- Update on Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit and Coyote Creek Flood Protection (25-0594)
- Update on Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program (25-0595)
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board will meet to decide on issuing up to $520 million in refunding bonds and to transfer surplus land for the South Milpitas Boulevard Bridge Project. The board will also discuss recycled water pipeline projects, water treatment plant upgrades, and adopt positions on state legislation.
- Vote on $520M Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds and approve Preliminary Official Statement
- Declare surplus land (APN 086-37-018) and authorize conveyance to City of Milpitas for South Milpitas Boulevard Bridge Project
- Approve $2,782,645 contract with GSW Construction for Palo Alto Flood Basin Tide Gate seismic retrofit
- Approve $180,717,246 contract with GEI Consultants for Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit construction management
- Adopt positions supporting AB 454 (Migratory Bird Protection Act) and SB 650 (Delta Reform Act)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Directors
The regular Board of Directors meeting for the Santa Clara Valley Water District scheduled for July 22, 2025, has been canceled.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will meet for a closed session and a special meeting. The session includes a legal conference regarding existing litigation and a scheduled training session with the Board Independent Auditor.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding San Jose Unified School District v. SCVWD (Santa Clara Co. Superior Court, No. 18CV330233)
- Annual Audit Training from Board Independent Auditor
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will receive a consultant study on water use projections, demand elasticity, and customer affordability. The body will also vote on several infrastructure contracts, emergency plans, and legislative positions.
- Award construction contract to Granite Rock Company for Stevens Creek Evelyn Fish Passage Project for $4,852,260
- Increase not-to-exceed fee for Sjoberg Evashenk Consulting, Inc. by $600,000 for audit services
- Adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 Emergency Operations Plan
- Authorize bids for West Pipeline Inspection and Rehabilitation Project - Phase 2
- Adopt a standard rate schedule for services regulated by the Water Resources Protection Ordinance
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will review the Draft Water Supply Master Plan 2050 and consider agreements for a direct potable reuse demonstration facility. The meeting includes votes on fiscal appropriations and several contract amendments for flood protection and representation services.
- Increase fee by $11,262,693 for Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. for Coyote Creek flood projects (Total: $16,855,256)
- Increase fee by $192,000 for Carpi & Clay, Inc. for Washington, D.C. representation (Total: $768,000)
- Proposed agreements with City of San Jose and City of Santa Clara for a Direct Potable Reuse Demonstration Facility
- Resolution to establish the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26
- Extension of Interim CEO Melanie Richardson's appointment for up to nine months
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a hybrid meeting to decide on the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2026-2030, adopt the 2025-26 operating and capital budget, and set flood-control benefit assessments, special tax levies, and water service charges.
- Adopt Capital Improvement Program FY 2026-2030 five-year plan
- Approve FY 2025-26 operating and capital rolling biennial budget
- Set FY 2025-26 flood-control benefit assessments
- Levy Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection special tax for FY 2025-26
- Increase groundwater, surface water, treated water, and recycled water charges for FY 2025-26
Joint Recycled Water Policy Advisory Committee
The Joint Recycled Water Policy Advisory Committee will meet to review proposed budgets for the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center and South Bay Water Recycling system, receive updates on a collaborative potable reuse project, and hear feedback on public outreach and perception of purified water. The committee will also discuss recycled water use at data centers in San Jose and Santa Clara.
- Review FY 2025-2026 budgets for Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center and South Bay Water Recycling
- Receive update on collaborative potable reuse project for drought resilience
- Review 2024 public perception poll results for purified water program
- Discuss recycled water use at data centers in San Jose and Santa Clara
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will discuss authorizing several bond issuances for water utility and purification projects. The meeting includes public hearings on a five-year capital improvement plan and proposed increases for groundwater, surface water, and recycled water charges.
- Proposed issuance of Water System Refunding and Revenue Bonds up to $520 million
- Proposed issuance of Revenue Bonds for San Jose Water Purification Project (Phase I) up to $100 million
- Proposed rate increases: groundwater (7.9% to 11.2%), surface water (8% to 11.1%), and recycled water (4.6% to 8.1%)
- Public hearing on the Capital Improvement Program Draft Fiscal Years 2026-30 Five-Year Plan
- Completion of Santa Teresa Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Replacement Project (Contract No. C0681)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Directors
The regular meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors scheduled for May 13, 2025, has been canceled. The meeting has been rescheduled to a special meeting on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 1:00 P.M.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is conducting a continued public hearing regarding the FY 2025-26 Annual Report on the Protection and Augmentation of Water Supplies. The body is considering recommended rate increases for groundwater, surface water, and recycled water, as well as the State Water Project tax.
- Proposed groundwater production charge increases between 7.9% to 11.2%
- Proposed surface water charge increases between 8% to 11.1%
- Proposed recycled water charge increases between 4.6% to 8.1%
- Consideration of staff recommendation to set the State Water Project tax
Board of Directors
The Special Board Meeting Budget Work-Study Session scheduled for April 24, 2025, has been canceled.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is conducting a public hearing on the draft five-year Capital Improvement Program plan for fiscal years 2026-30. The meeting also includes a work-study session to review and discuss the proposed fiscal year 2025-26 operating and capital rolling biennial budget.
- Public hearing on Capital Improvement Program Draft Fiscal Years 2026-30 Five-Year Plan
- Work-study session for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Operating and Capital Rolling Biennial Budget
- Closed session performance evaluations for the Interim CEO and District Counsel
- Closed session regarding the initiation of one potential litigation case
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will conduct public hearings regarding the draft five-year Capital Improvement Program and the Pipeline Maintenance Program. The body is also considering appointments for the Clerk of the Board and the Agricultural Water Advisory Committee.
- Public hearing on Capital Improvement Program Draft Fiscal Years 2026-30 Five-Year Plan
- Public hearing and potential approval of the Pipeline Maintenance Program and associated Engineer's Report
- Bidding authorization for South Babb Flood Mitigation Project (San Jose) and Stevens Creek Evelyn Fish Passage Project (Mountain View)
- Appointment and compensation resolution for the Clerk of the Board
- Proposed amendments to the Board Audit Committee Audit Charter
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board will hold public hearings on the five-year capital plan and water-charge increases, and vote on routine items including a trail-use agreement with Cupertino.
- Public hearing on Capital Improvement Program Draft FY 2026-30 Five-Year Plan
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2025-26 groundwater, surface water, and recycled water charge increases
- Approval of Joint Use Agreement A5355M with City of Cupertino for Stevens Creek Trail (McClellan Ranch Park to Blackberry Farm Park)
- Amendment No. 10 to URS Corp. design contract for Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project, raising fee to $83,455,670
- Increase Santa Clara Valley Water storage capacity to 63,560–70,000 acre-feet under B.F. Sisk Dam Raise Project
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will meet in a special closed session to discuss public employment. The discussion is focused on the position of Clerk of the Board.
- Closed session discussion regarding public employment for the Clerk of the Board
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will hold a special closed session meeting. The session is dedicated to discussing public employment specifically related to the Clerk of the Board.
- Closed session discussion regarding the public employment of the Clerk of the Board
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will discuss long-range financial planning models and pension unfunded liabilities. The body is also deciding on several federal and state legislative positions and approving consultant agreements for geotechnical services.
- Proposed $11,000,000 shared aggregate fee for on-call geotechnical engineering contracts with Arup US, Inc., ENGEO Incorporated, Kleinfelder, Inc., and Mott MacDonald Group, Inc.
- Setting a public hearing for April 8, 2025, regarding the Penitencia Water Treatment Plant Residuals Management Project
- Approval of federal funding requests for Fiscal Year 2026
- Proposed support for state legislation including AB 514 (Emergency Water Supplies), AB 532 (Water Rate Assistance Program), and SB 31 (recycled water)
- Closed session regarding public employment for the Clerk of the Board
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project and approve the project itself. They will also receive annual reports from advisory committees, adopt a groundwater-awareness resolution, and authorize a $17 million contract change order for the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project.
- Certify Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project Final EIR and adopt CEQA findings
- Approve Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project (Project No. 26174043)
- Authorize $17,000,000 contract change order for Anderson Dam Tunnel Project (Contract No. C0663)
- Adopt resolution commemorating March 9–15, 2025 as Groundwater Awareness Week
- Accept 2024 accomplishments reports from Agricultural Water Advisory, Environmental & Water Resources, and Water Commission
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will hold public hearings regarding the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project and modifications to the San Francisco Bay Shoreline Protection project. The meeting also includes several real property exchanges in Saratoga and positions on federal and state legislation.
- Public hearing on Final EIR and Engineer's Report for Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project
- Public hearing on modification of Project E7: San Francisco Bay Shoreline Protection
- Real property exchanges for Saratoga Creek Hazardous Tree Removal and Restoration Project (APNs 386-21-043, 386-19-089, 386-07-077)
- Proposed support for federal legislation H.R. 338 (Every Drop Counts Act) and H.R. 337 (Groundwater Technical Assistance Act)
- Closed session for performance evaluation of District Counsel
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will conduct public hearings regarding Director compensation for 2025 and modifications to the San Francisco Bay Shoreline Protection project. The body will also consider appointments to the Environmental and Water Resources Committee and set dates for future public hearings on water charges and dam retrofitting.
- Public hearing on Director compensation for up to 15 days per month for calendar year 2025
- Public hearing on modification of Project E7: San Francisco Bay Shoreline Protection
- Setting a public hearing (April 8-22, 2025) for FY 2025-2026 groundwater and surface water charges
- Setting a public hearing (Feb 25, 2025) for Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project Final EIR
- Authorization of bids for Permanente and Hale Creeks Concrete Channel Repair Project
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Directors
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including a proposed $40 million increase to the construction contingency for the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project. The board will also review the Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Pass Biennial Budget and consider closed-session legal updates. No major policy decisions are scheduled beyond routine approvals.
- Approve $40M increase to Anderson Dam Tunnel Project contingency (total $80M)
- Adopt resolution appointing interim CEO for up to six months
- Deny claims by William G. Johnson and Connie De La Cruz
- Accept completion of Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project Phase 2A
- Receive overview of FY 2025-26 First Pass Biennial Budget
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will discuss funding for the Delta Conveyance Project and review the Capital Improvement Program's five-year plan. The meeting includes a closed session regarding the appointment of the CEO and Clerk of the Board.
- Funding for Delta Conveyance Project planning and pre-construction (2026-2027) not to exceed $9,690,000
- Exchange of real property rights with Apple Inc. at APN 316-06-064 in Cupertino
- Work study session on the FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program Five-Year Plan
- Public hearing set for February 11, 2025, regarding Director compensation for 2025
- Review of preliminary FY 2025-26 Groundwater Production Charges