Meeting Name: Board of Directors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/9/2025 11:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California Join Zoom Meeting: https://valleywater.zoom.us/j/84454515597
Closed Session and Regular Meeting
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments: Agenda Packet (646 Pages)
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25-1061 12.1. Closed SessionCLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Outdoor Solutions Landscape & Paver Supply v. Santa Clara Valley Water District, et al. (Santa Clara County Superior Court, Case No. 24CV441153)   Not available Not available
25-1072 1*2.2. Closed SessionCLOSED SESSION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: District Counsel Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)   Not available Not available
25-1073 1*2.3. Closed SessionCLOSED SESSION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)   Not available Not available
25-1074 1*2.4. Closed SessionCLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Number of cases: multiple   Not available Not available
25-0990 13.4. Time Certain ItemVice Chairperson Richard Santos’ 25th Anniversary Recognition.   Not available Not available
25-1038 13.5. Time Certain ItemConduct a Public Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution of Necessity Relating to the Acquisition of Real Property Interests from AJS Investment Group, LLC, Necessary to Complete the Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project, Project No. 26174043, APN 237-02-062, Real Estate File No. 4021-436 (San Jose, District 2).   Not available Not available
25-1042 13.6. Time Certain ItemConduct a Public Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution of Necessity Relating to the Acquisition of Real Property Interests from Tripp Avenue Housing Associates, LP, Necessary to Complete the Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project, Project No. 26174043, APN 249-64-025, Real Estate File Nos. 4021-347 and 4021-450 (San Jose, District 2).   Not available Not available
25-0603 24.1. Consent Calendar ItemAdopt a Resolution Declaring Santa Clara Valley Water District’s 2026 Monthly Cultural Observances.   Not available Not available
25-0677 14.2. Consent Calendar ItemAdopt Recommended Positions on Federal Legislation: H.R. 6229 (Schrier) - Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act of 2025; H.R. 6204 (Lee) - Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act; H.R. 5414 (Van Drew) - Dam Assessment and Mitigation Support (DAMS) Act; And Other Legislation That May Require Consideration by the Board.   Not available Not available
25-0719 14.3. Consent Calendar ItemAccept the Work as Complete and Direct the Clerk to File the Notice of Completion of Contract and Acceptance of Work for the Santa Clara Conduit Inspection and Rehabilitation Project - Phase 2, as part of the 10-Year Pipeline Inspection and Rehabilitation Project, Con-Quest Contractors Inc., Contractor, Project No. 95084002, Contract No. C0697 (Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Unincorporated San Benito County, and Unincorporated Santa Clara County, District 1).   Not available Not available
25-1004 1*4.4. Consent Calendar ItemApproval of Minutes.   Not available Not available
25-1043 1*4.5. Consent Calendar ItemAccept the CEO Bulletin for the Weeks of November 21, through December 4, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-1044 1*5.1. Consent Calendar ItemBoard Committee Reports.   Not available Not available
25-0884 1*5.2. Board of Directors ItemConsider the November 19, 2025, Board Audit Committee Recommendation for Performance Audits to include in the 2026 Annual Audit Plan; Approve the 2026 Annual Audit Plan; and Provide Further Direction to Staff and the Chief Audit Executive as Needed.   Not available Not available
25-0896 2*6.1. Water Utility Enterprise ItemReceive Report of Bids, Ratify Addenda, Waive Minor Irregularities, Approve the Contingency Fund, and Award the Construction Contract to Mountain Cascade, Inc., for the Penitencia Water Treatment Plant Residuals Management Project, Project No. 93234044, Contract No. 0711 in the Sum of $90,569,600 (City of San Jose, District 3).   Not available Not available
25-0968 17.1. Watersheds ItemApprove Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A4306A with GEI Consultants, Inc. for On-Call Planning & Design Services for Water Resources and Stewardship, CAS File No. 4968, Increasing the Fee by $500,000 for a Total Revised Fee of $1,500,000, Extending the Term to December 31, 2026, incorporating terms required by the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan agreement, and updating other administrative changes.   Not available Not available
25-0989 17.2. Watersheds ItemApprove Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A4307A with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) for On-Call Planning & Design Services for Water Resources and Stewardship, CAS File No. 4968, Increasing the Fee by $500,000 for a Total Revised Fee of $1,500,000, Extending the Term to December 31, 2026, incorporating terms required by the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan agreement, and updating other administrative changes.   Not available Not available
25-1009 17.3. Watersheds ItemAuthorize Acquisition of Real Property Interests from San Jose Water Company for the Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project, Project No. 26174043, APNs 467-13-055, 467-13-056, 467-13-002, 467-13-003, 472-11-016, 472-12-058, 472-12-071, 477-12-024, and 477-20-033, Real Estate File Nos. 4021-367, 4021-458, 4021-464, 4021-465, 4021-472, 4021-473, 4021-498, 4021-506, 4021-521, 4021-525, and 4021-526 (San Jose, Districts 2 and 6).   Not available Not available
25-1048 1*10.1. CEO ItemCEO and Chiefs’ Reports.   Not available Not available
25-0900 113.1. Future Board Agenda ItemReview the Fiscal Year 2026 Board Policy Planning Calendar.   Not available Not available
25-0952 2*13.2. Future Board Agenda ItemElection of Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for Calendar Year 2026.   Not available Not available
25-1075 1*14.1. Consent Calendar ItemBoard Member Reports/Announcements - Director Ballard.   Not available Not available



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