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Roll Call. 1.1. 11:00 AM CLOSED SESSION:
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Santa Clara County Meetings
Santa Clara Valley Water District Board (Valley Water)
regional • 2026-03-24 • 11:00 AM
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What happened
Santa Clara Valley Water District Board (Valley Water)'s 2026-03-24 meeting centered on Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem. 3.1 and Pros · The creation of the working group allows for a thorough, collaborative process. · This targeted,..., with additional discussion on Berryessa TOD bond financing.
- Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem. 3.1: The item focused on wendy Ho, 408-630-3874 Manager: Attachment 1: 2026 Work Plan, AWAC Attachment 2: 2026 Work Plan, EWRC Attachment 3: 2026 Work Plan, SCVWC Attachments: Est. Staff Time: 10 Minutes Receive an Update...
- Pros · The creation of the working group allows for a thorough, collaborative process. · This targeted,...: The item focused on support and Amend Priority Recommendation: 2 The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and the State Water Project (SWP) together make up Santa Clara Valley Water District Printed on 3/13/2026 Page 2...
- Berryessa TOD bond financing: Berryessa TOD bond financing depended on the tax-exempt structure needed to move the 195-unit affordable housing development forward.
- Approve the Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $15,000,000 to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the Upper Llagas Creek...: The item focused on bhavani Yerraptou, 408-630-2735 Manager: ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER:. Approve the budget adjustment in the amount of $15,000,000 to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the Upper Llagas Creek...
- March 24, 2026 Page 7 of 7 8: The item focused on the January 2026 Board Advisory Agricultural Water Advisory Committee, Environmental and Water Resources Committee, and Santa Clara Valley Water Commission’s recommendations to approve the Board...
Key decisions
- Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem. 3.1 was discussed.
- Berryessa TOD bond financing and March 24, 2026 Page 7 of 7 8 were taken up and appear to have advanced.
- Final action was unclear for Pros · The creation of the working group allows for a thorough, collaborative process. · This targeted,... and Approve the Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $15,000,000 to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the Upper Llagas Creek....
What matters to the public
- Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem. 3.1 mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
- Pros · The creation of the working group allows for a thorough, collaborative process. · This targeted,... mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
- Berryessa TOD mattered because the bond item affects whether a 195-unit affordable housing development can move ahead.
- Approve the Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $15,000,000 to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the Upper Llagas Creek... mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items.
Next steps
- Support and Amend Priority Recommendation: 2 The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and the State Water Project (SWP) together make up Santa Clara Valley Water District Printed on 3/13/2026 Page 2 of 7 powered by Legistar™ 98 File No.: 25-0998 Agenda Date: 3/24/2026 Item No.:...
- Consider the January 2026 Board Advisory Agricultural Water Advisory Committee, Environmental and Water Resources Committee, and Santa Clara Valley Water Commission’s recommendations to approve the Board Advisory Committee Annual Work Plans. SUMMARY : The Board’s Advisory...
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CEO and Chiefs' Report. 10.1.
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ADMINISTRATION:
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March 24, 2026 Page 6 of 7 7
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DISTRICT COUNSEL:
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BOARD POLICY PLANNING CALENDAR/PROPOSED FUTURE BOARD AGENDA ITEMS:
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Liquidated Damages, if the Pre- Construction Conference does not occur within this time frame due to late submission of the required documentation by the Contractor.
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Review the Fiscal Year 2026 Board Policy Planning Calendar. 13.1.
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BOARD MEMBER REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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CLERK REVIEW AND CLARIFICATION OF BOARD REQUESTS:
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ADJOURN:
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The Board will convene for the next Regular meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in the Santa Clara Valley Water District Headquarters Building Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California, and via Zoom
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teleconference.
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March 24, 2026 Page 7 of 7 8
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Recommendation: Consider the January 2026 Board Advisory Agricultural Water Advisory Committee, Environmental and Water Resources Committee, and Santa Clara Valley Water Commission’s recommendations to approve the Board Advisory Committ...
Santa Clara Valley Water District File No.: 26-0296 Agenda Date: 3/24/2026 Item No.: 2.1. NON-EXHIBIT/CLOSED SESSION ITEM SUBJECT : ..Title CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: Chief Executive Office...
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Bidder’s Security.
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A. Each Proposal must be submitted electronically through PlanetBids and accompanied by a Bidder’s Bond in the sum of not less than 10 percent of the total aggregate of the Proposal including all additive and Supplemental Bid items, if any. B. Bids shall be pr...
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Contract Retention.
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A. ☐ The Contract Retention for this Project is established at five (5) percent of the Contract Price. 89 Notice to Bidders Page 9 of 10 01/28/2026 C0727 – PENITENCIA DELIVERY AND FORCE MAIN INSPECTION AND REHABILITATION PROJECT B. ☒ The Contract Retention for...
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Substitution of Securities.
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The Contractor may, at the Contractor’s request and expense, substitute securities equivalent to the amount withheld by Valley Water to ensure the performance of the contract, in accordance with Public Contract Code §22300.
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Water Supply – Goal: Provide a reliable, safe, and affordable water supply for current and future generations in all communities served.
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Small Business Preference.
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Valley Water has elected to implement the small business preference provisions of Public Contract Code §2002(a)(1). For purposes of Valley Water’s program, a small business is as defined in Government Code §14837. See http://www.valleywater.org/construction to...
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A Project Labor Agreement is a multi-union pre-hire agreement that governs wages, benefits, work rules, and other terms and conditions of employment at a construction site.
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The PLA is an agency- wide agreement applicable to all Covered Projects as defined in the PLA, Article 1 Definitions. 1.7, Covered Project. B. A copy of the executed PLA is in the Contract Documents in Appendix A, Project Labor Agreement.
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Valley Water’s OPEB Trust Fund continues to perform well.
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The investment return for FY 25 was 12.3%, which surpassed the targeted 6%. The status on OPEB’s unfunded liability will be presented by Valley Water Chief Financial Officer, Darin Taylor. The OPEB Unfunded Liability PowerPoint presentation will be distributed...
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January 5 Committee Elects Chair and Vice Chair for 2026.
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(Action) Accomplished January 5, 2026 The Committee unanimously approved Vice Chairperson Trevor Garrod as Chairperson. The Committee unanimously approved Tim Chiala as Vice Chairperson. 2 Annual Accomplishments Report. January 5 Review and approve 2025 Accomp...
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Subsidence repairs to the SWP are estimated to cost about $3 billion over 20 years.
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Without this investment, subsidence damage will lead to higher costs and risks to California ratepayers who are already struggling with multiple affordability issues. The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, which provides the state’s main supply of water, cons...
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April 7 July 7 Accomplished April 7, 2025: The Committee received and noted the information, provided feedback, and took no formal action.
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Accomplished July 7, 2025: The Committee received and noted the information, provided feedback, and took no formal action. 5 Receive Update on One Water Plan Upper Pajaro Watershed Plan Priority Actions. January 6 Accomplished January 6, 2025: The Committee re...
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Pros · The creation of the working group allows for a thorough, collaborative process. · This targeted, collaborative approach, if successful, would serve as a model for others to follow.
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Recommendation: Support and Amend Priority Recommendation: 2 The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and the State Water Project (SWP) together make up Santa Clara Valley Water District Printed on 3/13/2026 Page 2 of 7 powered by Legista...
Cons · The creation of a working group, rather than legislation with direct statutory reform, could delay the implementation of needed changes. · The targeted focus on coastal resilience projects on the California coast and San Francisco Bay fails to address s...
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Rights of Way .
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This Project will be constructed within Valley Water’s existing rights-of-way.
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Permits .
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The Contractor will be required to obtain permits from the City of SAN JOSE for use of the public right away for hauling and traffic control. See Contract Documents, Special Provisions, Section
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Escrow Bid Documents.
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A. Escrow Bid Documents must be submitted by the Bidders submitting the three apparent low Bids. The Escrow Bid Documents must be submitted in a sealed container, separate from the Bidder’s Bid proposal, no later than 5 p.m. on the third business day following...
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Equal Opportunity.
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Valley Water is an equal opportunity employer, and all Contractors of Valley Water are to have and follow a policy of equal opportunity including adherence to all state and federal laws and regulations, including the Federal Equal Opportunity Clause. By order...
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Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem. 3.1.
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Recommendation: Wendy Ho, 408-630-3874 Manager: Attachment 1: 2026 Work Plan, AWAC Attachment 2: 2026 Work Plan, EWRC Attachment 3: 2026 Work Plan, SCVWC Attachments: Est. Staff Time: 10 Minutes Receive an Update on the Status of Santa...
Orders of the Day. 3.2. A. Approximate Discussion Time (Board); and March 24, 2026 Page 2 of 7 3 B. Adjustments to the Order of Agenda Items. Time Open for Public Comment on any Item not on the Agenda. 3.3. Notice to the public: Members of the public who wish...
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Environmental Stewardship – Goal: Sustain ecosystem health while managing local water resources for flood protection and water supply.
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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Conveyance of a Real Property Interest to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) for the Bay Area Rapid Transit Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension Project; Authorize the Interim Chief Executive
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Recommendation: March 24, 2026 Page 5 of 7 6 AUTHORITY AS OWNER OF APN 092-07-010 PURSUANT TO SECTION 31(g) OF THE DISTRICT ACT (SAN JOSE, DISTRICT 3); B. Authorize the Interim CEO to execute a Quitclaim Deed (9433-3.1) conveying a Real...
Officer to Execute the Quitclaim Deed and the Agreement to Acquire Easement Interests, and to Accept an Assignment of Utility and Ingress/Egress Easements (Milpitas, District 3). 26-0262 5.1. A. Adopt the Resolution DECLARING THAT A REAL PROPERTY INTEREST (EAS...
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WATERSHEDS:
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Approve the Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $15,000,000 to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project, Phase 2B, Project No. 26174055 (Morgan Hill, District 1). 26-0266 7.1.
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Recommendation: Bhavani Yerraptou, 408-630-2735 Manager: ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER:
Approve the budget adjustment in the amount of $15,000,000 to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project, Phase 2B.
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EXTERNAL AFFAIRS:
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER:
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Completely drain and remove all water from the Penitencia Force Main, Penitencia Delivery Main pipelines.
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Completely drain and remove all water from the South Bay Aqueduct pipeline from the SBA Terminal Tank at Penitencia Water Treatment Plant to the CPL/SBA Line Valve Vault. Treated water shall be dechlorinated before its release to storm drains or local water bo...
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Perform work on the treated and raw water transmission pipeline appurtenances.
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See the Pipeline Maintenance Tables on G sheets 83 Notice to Bidders Page 3 of 10 01/28/2026 C0727 – PENITENCIA DELIVERY AND FORCE MAIN INSPECTION AND REHABILITATION PROJECT of the Project Drawings for the appurtenance work to be completed at each site.
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Adopt the plans and specifications and authorize
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Recommendation: March 24, 2026 Page 4 of 7 5 advertisement for bids for Construction of the Penitencia Delivery and Force Main Inspection and Rehabilitation Project, per the Notice to Bidders; and
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Authorize the Designated Engineer to issue addenda, as necessary, during the bidding process.
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Emmanuel Aryee, 408-630-3074 Manager: Attachment 1: Notice to Bidders Attachment 2: Project Delivery Process Chart Attachment 3: Map Attachments: Adopt Recommended Positions on State Legislation: AB 2051 (Wicks) Public Resources: Coastal Resilience Permitting...
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Perform internal pipeline repair work as specified and as needed should deteriorated pipe sections be identified during the internal pipeline visual and electromagnetic inspection, including, but not limited to magnetic flux, weko seals,
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weld repairs, CFRP, and mortar repairs.
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Prepare and coat all in-vault and exposed pipeline appurtenances and associated piping assembly components.
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Prepare, coat and waterproof at all existing vault interior walls.
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Waterproof the interior and exterior walls of cast-in-place and precast vaults.
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Install electrical conduits, enclosures, lights, and panels as shown on the Drawings.
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Coordinate and install supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system components.
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Furnish, install, and test all cathodic protection systems and associated components.
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Furnish and install vault hatches, manholes, ladders, vent hole screens and corrosion control test stations.
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Remove and reinstall hatch panels at Grossmont Vault, End of ERDIP Access Vault, the Clearwell Bypass Vault, and remove and reinstall the roof at the CPL/SBA Line Valve Vault, the MPL/PDM Line Valve Vault, and the CPL/PFM Line Valve Vault
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to facilitate work.
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Brown Act.
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Replace gaskets and hardware on existing nozzles and blind flanges.
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Procure, stage, and install appurtenance components including, but not limited to, valves, flanges, pipe joints, and utility boxes. 84
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Notice to Bidders Page 4 of 10 01/28/2026 C0727 – PENITENCIA DELIVERY AND FORCE MAIN INSPECTION AND REHABILITATION PROJECT
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Contractor must field measure for the valve and appurtenance installation and submit platform modification details for approval.
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The cost for platform modification shall be included as incidental work.
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Remove and replace ARV vent piping where shown on the Drawings.
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Provide logistical support for pipeline flushing and disinfection efforts at discharge locations on Penitencia Delivery Main.
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Support from the contractor includes but is not limited to the transportation and delivery of disinfection material and equipment. Contractor to provide traffic control for disinfection, as needed.
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Restore all impacted work sites to a condition equal to or better than that existing prior to construction.
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Install one new nozzle on existing welded steel pipe with bar reinforcement where shown on the Drawings.
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The scope of Work is comprised of 15 Milestones:
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