COMMITTEE AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Stream Planning and Operations Committee
Government Code § 84308 Applies: Yes ☐ No ☒
(If “YES” Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code § 84308)
SUBJECT: title
Election of 2026 Stream Planning and Operations Committee (SPOC) Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
Nominate and elect the 2026 SPOC Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
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SUMMARY:
SPOC was enacted by the Board during the November 10, 2020 Board Meeting after being an ad hoc committee for the Fish and Aquatic Habitat Collective Effort (FAHCE). The Committee purpose is:
1. Tracking the progress of Valley Water and other parties (Initialing Parties) of the FAHCE Settlement Agreement in completing requirements enabling dismissal of the water rights complaint and commencement of the restoration program;
2. Identifying and recommending actions the Board can take to ensure expeditious completion of the requirements defined in Purpose 1, including engagement with appointed boards and senior officials of the other Initialing Parties; and
3. Identifying and tracking progress of District and non-District activities that may affect the FAHCE Settlement Agreement and implementation.
The Committee consists of three Board members. Officers of the Committee include the Committee Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, who serve as the Committee’s primary and secondary facilitators and representatives. The Committee Chairperson and Vice Chairperson are elected by the Committee annually.
The following is a summary of SPOC Chairperson and Vice Chairperson terms for the last five years.
2021 - Director Barbara Keegan, Chairperson
2022 - Director Linda LeZotte, Chairperson
2023 - Director Barbara Keegan, Chairperson
2024 - Director Barbara Keegan, Chairperson. Director Tony Estremera, Vice Chairperson
2025 - Director Shiloh Ballard, Chairperson. Director Tony Estremera, Vice Chairperson
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IMPACT:
The election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson is not subject to environmental justice analysis.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
UNCLASSIFIED MANAGER:
Manager
Wendy Ho, 408-630-3874