Cupertino City Council
September 6, 2023

Blackberry Farm Golf Course
WE’VE GOT NUMBERS
9/6/23
Don Halsey
Friends of Blackberry Farm Golf Course
It’s not just one man’s opinion.

Priceless comments!
• This is my life and I come here almost every day. Be better Cupertino. • I started golfing recently and Blackberry Farm is an amazing and affordable golf for anyone starting to golf. It is also very peaceful and meditative. • Love short course
• Golf adds value to nearby properties. It gives people opportunity to be outside and mor meet people.
• We love the golf course. It is important for us!
• Blackberry is wonderful
• Good for people of all ages.
• Love this course. Play 1-2x per week. Need to keep it open! • This BFFG is our best place to play after retirement. • Golfing is my daily exercise –since I retired in 2001. • It brings me happiness
• Great for our kids to learn golf here
Lots of people want
Blackberry Farm Golf
Course

CC 09-06-2023
Item #7
Review of Councilmember
compliance with
Municipal Code Chapter

2.17 Written
Communications
From: Tracy Kosolcharoen
To: City Council
Subject: Public comment for Agenda Item #7
Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 11:50:03 AM
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Dear City Council,
I respectfully ask that you make and pass a motion to return Councilmembers Kitty Moore and Liang Chao to commission roles ASAP.

Agenda item #7 asserts that City Council meetings are dominated by a small majority of residents that do not represent the larger populace. As such, I would like to note that this request is backed by a petition rapidly approaching 600+ resident signatures.

Given how quickly these signatures have been gathered (in the span of hours, not days), restoring Chao & Moore to commission assignments appears to be the will of a substantial portion of the public. While you can maintain the current status quo of only 3/5 of Councilmembers serving on Commissions, the numbers indicate that this may not be a popular decision.

We want a City Council that can work as a team and resolve disagreements productively.

Moreover, we have seen Councilmembers Moore and Chao bending over backwards to be polite and courteous to staff and fellow Councilmembers.

We, the residents, will be extremely grateful and appreciative if you show that you are now ready to resolve your differences, and restore previous ways of functional leadership.

Many thanks for your consideration,
Tracy K.

From: Kitty Moore
To: Kirsten Squarcia
Subject: Written Communications Agenda Item 7 for Sep 6, 2023 FW: Santa Clara Valley Water Commission Meeting Notice Date: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:24:56 PM
Attachments: image003.png
SCVWC-Agenda-08232023.pdf
Dear City Clerk,
Please include the following email thread for the September 6, 2023 meeting, Item 7. I would like to add that the SCVWC which I was removed from, when I chaired that meeting referenced in the attached email, recommended to not raise the water rates and to provide that recommendation to the BOD. When the Cupertino Council majority removed me, they lost the Vice Chair position on that Commission, similarly to when Mayor Wei refused to reappoint me to the VTA Policy Advisory Committee which I had been Chair of for two years. I wish my replacements well on their assignments and hope they study up to do us all proud.

Thank you,
Kitty Moore
Kitty Moore
Councilmember
City Council
[email protected]
(408) 777-1389
From: Kitty Moore <[email protected]>
Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 8:57 PM
To: Pamela Wu <[email protected]>, Christopher Jensen <[email protected]>, Matt Morley <[email protected]> Subject: FW: Santa Clara Valley Water Commission Meeting Notice Hi,
I was elected to Vice Chair the Valley Water Commission by my former fellow commissioners earlier this year. I have been in the Environmental Studies program at De Anza College since Winter quarter 2021, prior to that I have been in their Paralegal program (and art, prior to that). The program goes over California Water Rights law, which is useful for being on the Valley Water Commission.

I additionally applied to the SCVW Water Ambassador program prior to becoming Vice Chair, and when I was appointed (by a Board Member) I encouraged the entire Commission to sign up for it and asked that Valley Water see about opening up the program for any Commissioners who wanted to learn about their organization. Palo Alto Mayor Kou and Councilmember Yvonne Martinez-Beltran both applied and joined the Water Ambassador program which met weekly for several weeks to learn about Valley Water and have a full day tour of their facilities.

At the last SCVW meeting I was asked to Chair because Chair Hardy had a conflict. At this meeting the Commission decided to not cancel the August meeting, Staff suggested what we could discuss, and seemed pretty happy we didn’t want it canceled, and it was also suggested to hold the meeting at the Advanced Purification Center (which I have toured twice this year), this was pretty exciting! Next, I was removed from all of my committee assignments, with the coordination of Council Staff with the Council majority, which meant that Cupertino no longer has a Vice Chair at Valley Water, and I cannot attend this meeting which I facilitated having.

I shall leave it to you to tell Valley Water that I was removed and bring that news to whomever is replacing me there.

Best regards,
Kitty Moore
Term: 2022 Winter De Anza
Academic Standing: Good Standing
Subject Course Level Title Grade Credit
Hours
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Points R
E S D062B DU ENV MGMT TOOLS: CEQA AND EIRS A+ 4.000 16.00 Term Totals (De Anza Undergraduate)
Attempt
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Hours GPA Hours Quality
Points GPA
Current Term: 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 16.00 4.00
Cumulative: 96.500 96.500 96.500 96.000 384.00 4.00
Unofficial Transcript
Term: 2022 Spring De Anza
Academic Standing: Good Standing
Subject Course Level Title Grade Credit
Hours
Quality
Points R
E S D062D DU ENV MGMT TOOLS: INDUS ECO SUST A+ 4.000 16.00 Term Totals (De Anza Undergraduate)
Attempt
Hours
Passed
Hours
Earned
Hours GPA Hours Quality
Points GPA
Current Term: 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 16.00 4.00
Cumulative: 100.500 100.500 100.500 100.000 400.00 4.00 Unofficial Transcript
Term: 2022 Fall De Anza
Academic Standing: Good Standing
Subject Course Level Title Grade Credit
Hours
Quality
Points R
E S D006. DU INTRO ENVIRON LAW A+ 4.000 16.00
Term Totals (De Anza Undergraduate)
Attempt
Hours
Passed
Hours
Earned
Hours GPA Hours Quality
Points GPA
Current Term: 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 16.00 4.00
Cumulative: 104.500 104.500 104.500 104.000 416.00 4.00 Unofficial Transcript
Term: 2023 Winter De Anza
Academic Standing: Good Standing
Subject Course Level Title Grade Credit
Hours
Quality
Points R
E S D064. DU CLIMATE CHNG MITIG/ADAPT IN CA A+ 4.000 16.00 Term Totals (De Anza Undergraduate)
Attempt
Hours
Passed
Hours
Earned
Hours GPA Hours Quality
Points GPA
Current Term: 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 16.00 4.00
Cumulative: 108.500 108.500 108.500 108.000 432.00 4.00 Unofficial Transcript
Term: 2023 Spring De Anza
Academic Standing: Good Standing
Last Academic
Standing: Good Standing
Subject Course Level Title Grade Credit
Hours
Quality
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E S D061B DU ENV RES MGMT & POL PREV: ENERG A+ 4.000 16.00 Term Totals (De Anza Undergraduate)
Attempt
Hours
Passed
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Hours GPA Hours Quality
Points GPA
Current Term: 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 16.00 4.00
Cumulative: 112.500 112.500 112.500 112.000 448.00 4.00 Unofficial Transcript
Term: 2023 Summer De Anza
Academic Standing:

Subject Course Level Title Grade Credit
Hours
Quality
Points R
E S D001. DU INTRO ENVIRON STDS A+ 4.000 16.00
E S D004. DU ENERGY, ENVRNMENT, AND SOCIETY A+ 4.000 16.00 Term Totals (De Anza Undergraduate)
Attempt
Hours
Passed
Hours
Earned
Hours GPA Hours Quality
Points GPA
Current Term: 8.000 8.000 8.000 8.000 32.00 4.00
Cumulative: 120.500 120.500 120.500 120.000 480.00 4.00 Unofficial Transcript
TRANSCRIPT TOTALS (DE ANZA UNDERGRADUATE)-Top-
Level Comments: Phi Theta Kappa Member
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Total Institution: 120.500 120.500 120.500 120.000 480.00 4.00 Unofficial Transcript
COURSES IN PROGRESS -TopTerm: 2023 Fall De Anza
Subject Course Level Title Credit Hours
E S D050. DU INTRO ENV RES MGMT/POLTN PREV 4.000
E S D061L DU ENV RES MGMT & POLLUT PREV LAB 1.000
Unofficial Transcript
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Kitty Moore
Councilmember
City Council
[email protected]
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From: Glenna Brambill <[email protected]>
Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 5:21 PM
To:

Subject: Santa Clara Valley Water Commission Meeting Notice CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

From: Glenna Brambill
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 3:01 PM
Subject: Santa Clara Valley Water Commission Meeting Notice MEETING NOTICE and RSVP’S (Water Commissioners ONLY) —please note Meeting Location change!
Please confirm your attendance no later than Monday August 21, 2023; noon by contacting Glenna Brambill at 1-408-630- 2408, or [email protected]
What: Santa Clara Valley Water Commission SPECIAL Meeting When: Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where: In-Person for Water Commission Members
Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center, 4190 Zanker Rd, San Jose, CA 95134
Parking is limited, carpooling is recommended
Meeting
Packet:

Packets are available on-line at:
https://www.valleywater.org/how-we-operate/committees/board-advisory-committees or
https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fspublic/SCVWC-Agenda-08232023.pdf Non-Commission Members, Public, and non-presenting staff may join via zoom at:
https://valleywater.zoom.us/j/91095453959
8/23/2023, MEETING ONLY VIA Zoom, the Tour Portion is In-PERSON! A majority of the appointed membership is required to constitute a quorum, which is fifty percent plus one. A quorum for this meeting must be confirmed at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date or it will be canceled.

Further, a quorum must be present on the day of the scheduled meeting to call the meeting to order and take action on agenda items. Members with two or more consecutive unexcused absences will be subject to rescinded membership.

Have a wonderful day!
One of the People Behind Your Water!
Water Conservation a New Way of Life!
Purifying Water for a Sustainable Tomorrow!

GLENNA BRAMBILL

MANAGEMENT ANALYST II
Board Committees Liaison
Office of the Clerk of the Board
(408) 630-2408
[email protected]

SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose CA 95118
www.valleywater.org
Clean Water • Healthy Environment • Flood Protection
Santa Clara Valley Water District | 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118-3686 | (408) 265-2600 | www.valleywater.org Clean Water • Healthy Environment • Flood Protection
♺
August 17, 2023

MEETING NOTICE & REQUEST FOR RSVP
TO: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER COMMISSION
Municipality Representative Alternate
City of Campbell Hon. Susan M. Landry Hon. Sergio Lopez City of Cupertino Hon. Kitty Moore Hon. Liang Chao
City of Gilroy Hon. Dion Bracco Hon. Fred Tovar
City of Los Altos Hon. Neysa Fligor Hon. Pete Dailey
Town of Los Altos Hills Hon. Lisa Schmidt
Town of Los Gatos Hon. Maria Ristow Hon. Matthew Hudes
City of Milpitas Hon. Carmen Montano
City of Monte Sereno Hon. Evert Wolsheimer Hon. Bryan Mekechuk City of Morgan Hill Hon. Gino Borgioli Hon. Yvonne Martinez-Beltran City of Mountain View Hon. Lucas Ramirez Hon. Pat Showalter City of Palo Alto Hon. Lydia Kou Hon. Vicki Veenker
City of San Jose Hon. Domingo Candelas Kerrie Romanow
City of Santa Clara Hon. Karen Hardy Hon. Kathy Watanabe City of Saratoga Hon. Chuck Page Hon. Belal Aftab
City of Sunnyvale Hon. Alysa Cisneros Hon. Richard Mehlinger Santa Clara County Board of
Supervisors
Hon. Sylvia Arenas Hon. Cindy Chavez
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District
Hon. Jed Cyr Hon. Yoriko Kishimoto
Open Space Authority Santa Clara
Valley
Hon. Mike Flaugher Hon. Helen Chapman
The special meeting and tour of the Santa Clara Valley Water Commission is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., In-Person at, Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center, 4190 Zanker Road San Jose CA 95134 Enclosed are the meeting agenda and corresponding materials. Please bring this packet with you to the meeting. Additional copies of this meeting packet are available on-line at https://www.valleywater.org/how-we-operate/committees/board-advisory-committees.

A majority of the appointed membership is required to constitute a quorum, which is fifty percent plus one. A quorum for this meeting must be confirmed at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date or it will be canceled.

Further, a quorum must be present on the day of the scheduled meeting to call the meeting to order and take action on agenda items. Members with two or more consecutive unexcused absences will be subject to rescinded membership.

Please confirm your attendance no later than Monday August 21, 2023; noon by contacting Glenna Brambill at 1-408-630-2408, or [email protected].

Enclosures
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Hon. Karen Hardy, Chair
Hon. Kitty Moore, Vice Chair
Director John L. Varela, District 1
Director Barbara F. Keegan, District 2
Director Naii Hsueh, District 5
Rachael Gibson
Melanie Richardson
(Staff Liaisons)
Glenna Brambill (Commission
Liaison)
Management Analyst II
[email protected]
1-408-630-2408
District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.

Note: The finalized Board Agenda, exception items and supplemental items will be posted prior to the meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.

All public records relating to an item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Clerk of the Board at the Santa Clara Valley Water District Headquarters Building, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118, at the same time that the public records are distributed or made available to the legislative body. Santa Clara Valley Water District will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing to attend Board of Directors' meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board Office of any special needs by calling (408) 265-2600.

Santa Clara Valley Water District
Santa Clara Valley Water Commission Meeting
Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center
4190 Zanker Road
San Jose CA 95134

SPECIAL MEETING/TOUR
AGENDA
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
12:00 PM

Santa Clara Valley Water Commission
Santa Clara Valley Water District
AGENDA

SPECIAL MEETING/TOUR
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 12:00 PM Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center 4190 Zanker Road
San Jose CA 95134
***IMPORTANT NOTICES AND PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS***
Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) Board of Directors/Board Committee meetings are held as a “hybrid” meetings, conducted in-person as well as by telecommunication, and is compliant with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act.

To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public have an option to participate by teleconference/video conference or attend in-person. To observe and participate in the meeting by teleconference/video conference, please see the meeting link located at the top of the agenda. If attending in-person, you are required to comply with Ordinance 22-03 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE SANTA CLARA

VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SPECIFYING RULES OF DECORUM FOR PARTICIPATION I N B O A R D A N D C O M M I T T E E M E E T I N G S l o c a t e d a t https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.if-us-west-2/f2-live/s3fs-public/Ord.pdf In accordance with the requirements of Gov. Code Section 54954.3(a), members of the public wishing to address the Board/Committee during public comment or on any item listed on the agenda, may do so by filling out a Speaker Card and submitting it to the Clerk or using the “Raise Hand” tool located in the Zoom meeting application to identify yourself in order to speak, at the time the item is called. Speakers will be acknowledged by the Board/Committee Chair in the order requests are received and granted speaking access to address the Board.
• Members of the Public may test their connection to Zoom Meetings at:
https://zoom.us/test
• Members of the Public are encouraged to review our overview on joining Valley Water Board Meetings at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TojJpYCxXm0 Valley Water, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access and/or participate in Valley Water Board of Directors/Board Committee meetings to please contact the Clerk of the Board’s office at (408) 630-2711, at least 3 business days before the scheduled meeting to ensure that Valley Water may assist you.

This agenda has been prepared as required by the applicable laws of the State of California, including but not limited to, Government Code Sections 54950 et. seq. and has August 23, 2023 Page 1 of 4

not been prepared with a view to informing an investment decision in any of Valley Water’s bonds, notes or other obligations. Any projections, plans or other forward-looking statements included in the information in this agenda are subject to a variety of uncertainties that could cause any actual plans or results to differ materially from any such statement. The information herein is not intended to be used by investors or potential investors in considering the purchase or sale of Valley Water’s bonds, notes or other obligations and investors and potential investors should rely only on information filed by Valley Water on the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s Electronic Municipal Market Access System for municipal securities disclosures and Valley Water’s Investor Relations website, maintained on the World Wide Web at https://emma.msrb.org/ and https://www.valleywater.org/how-we-operate/financebudget/investor-relations, respectively.

Under the Brown Act, members of the public are not required to provide identifying information in order to attend public meetings. Through the link below, the Zoom webinar program requests entry of a name and email address, and Valley Water is unable to modify this requirement. Members of the public not wishing to provide such identifying information are encouraged to enter “Anonymous” or some other reference under name and to enter a fictional email address (e.g., [email protected]) in lieu of their actual address.

Inputting such values will not impact your ability to access the meeting through Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://valleywater.zoom.us/j/91095453959
Meeting ID: 910 9545 3959
Join by Phone:
1 (669) 900-9128, 91095453959#

FOR MEETING PORTION ONLY

1. CALL TO ORDER:

1.1. Roll Call.

2. TIME OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA.

Notice to the public: Members of the public who wish to address the Board/Committee on any item not listed on the agenda may do so by filling out a Speaker Card and submitting it to the Clerk or using the “Raise Hand” tool located in the Zoom meeting application to identify yourself to speak. Speakers will be acknowledged by the Board/ Committee Chair in the order requests are received and granted speaking access to address the Board/Committee. Speakers’ comments should be limited to two minutes or as set by the Chair. The law does not permit Board/Committee action on, or extended discussion of, any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. If Board/Committee action is requested, the matter may be placed on a future agenda. All comments that require a response will be referred to staff for a reply in writing. The Board/Committee may take action on any item of business appearing on the posted agenda.

August 23, 2023 Page 2 of 4

3.1. Approval of Minutes. 23-0877
Recommendation: Approve the April 12, 2023, Meeting Minutes.

Manager: Candice Kwok-Smith, 408-630-3193
Attachments: Attachment 1: 04122023 Water Comm Draft Mins Est. Staff Time: 5 Minutes

4. CONSENT CALENDAR

5. REGULAR AGENDA:

Review Santa Clara Valley Water Commission Work Plan, the Outcomes of Board Action of Commission Requests; and the Commission’s Next Meeting Agenda.

5.1. 23-0878
Review the Commission work plan to guide the commission’s discussions regarding policy alternatives and implications for Board deliberation.

Recommendation:

Manager: Candice Kwok-Smith, 408-630-3193
Attachments: Attachment 1: Water Comm 2023 Work Plan

6. INFORMATION ITEMS:

6.1. Standing Items Report. 23-0879
Standing Items Report, this item allows the Santa Clara Valley Water Commission to receive verbal or written updates and discuss the Board's Fiscal Year 2023 Work Plan Strategies.

These items are generally informational; however, the
Commission may request additional information and/or provide collective input to the assigned Board Committee.

Recommendation:

Manager: Candice Kwok-Smith, 408-630-3193
Attachments: Attachment 1: Board Work Plan Standing Items Report Est. Staff Time: 5 Minutes

7. CLERK REVIEW AND CLARIFICATION OF COMMITTEE REQUESTS.

This is an opportunity for the Clerk to review and obtain clarification on any formally moved, seconded, and approved requests and recommendations made by the Committee during the meeting.

8. REPORTS:

8.1. Director's Report

8.2. Manager's Report

8.3. Commission Member Report
August 23, 2023 Page 3 of 4

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Informational Links:
https://www.valleywater.org/how-we-operate/committees/board-committees • Board Policy and Planning Committee (BPPC)
• Stream Planning and Operations Committee (SPOC) (formerly FAHCE Ad Hoc Committee)
• Environmental Creek Cleanup Committee formerly Homeless Encampment Committee
• Water Storage Exploratory Committee (WSEC)
https://www.valleywater.org/how-we-operate/committees/board-advisory-commi ttees
• Water Conservation and Demand Management Committee (WCaDMC) https://www.valleywater.org/your-water/water-supply-planning/monthly-water-tr acker
• Water Tracker

8.4. 9. TOUR PRESENTATION:

Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center Presentation and Facility Tour.

9.1. 23-0880
Receive a presentation and facility tour of the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center.

Recommendation:

Manager: Donald Rocha, 408-630-2338
Attachments: Attachment 1: PowerPoint Presentation
Est. Staff Time: 10 Minutes

10. ADJOURN TO TOUR:

10.1 Adjourn to Regular Meeting at 12:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

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Santa Clara Valley Water District
File No.: 23-0877 Agenda Date: 8/23/2023
Item No.: 3.1.

COMMITTEE AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Santa Clara Valley Water Commission
Government Code § 84308 Applies: Yes ☐ No ☒
(If “YES” Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code § 84308)
SUBJECT:..title
Approval of Minutes.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the April 12, 2023, Meeting Minutes.

SUMMARY:

A summary of Committee discussions, and details of all actions taken by the Committee, during all open and public Committee meetings, is transcribed and submitted for review and approval.

Upon Committee approval, minutes transcripts are finalized and entered into the District's historical records archives and serve as historical records of the Committee’s meetings.

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IMPACT:

There are no environmental Justice impacts associated with this item.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1: 04122023, Water Comm Draft Meeting Mins.

UNCLASSIFIED MANAGER:

Candice Kwok-Smith, 408-630-3193
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SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER COMMISSION MEETING

DRAFT MINUTES
Attachment 1

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023
(Paragraph numbers coincide with agenda item numbers)
A regular scheduled meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water Commission (Commission) was held on April 12, 2023, at Santa Clara Valley Water District, Headquarters Building Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose CA 95118.

1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Hon. Kitty Moore called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m. A quorum of 10 was established. 3 additional members arrived at 12:12 p.m.

Members in attendance were:

Municipality Representative Alternate
City of Cupertino Hon. Kitty Moore
Town of Los Altos Hills Hon. Lisa Schmidt
Town of Los Gatos Hon. Maria Ristow
City of Milpitas Hon. Carmen Montano*
City of Monte Sereno Hon. Evert Wolsheimer
City of Morgan Hill Hon. Gino Borgioli
City of Mountain View Hon. Lucas Ramirez
City of Palo Alto Hon. Lydia Kou*
City of San José Hon. Domingo Candelas*
City of Santa Clara Hon. Kathy Watanabe
City of Saratoga Hon. Chuck Page
Santa Clara Valley Open Space
Authority
Hon. Mike Flaugher
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District
Hon. Jed Cyr
Members not in attendance were:

Municipality Representative Alternate
City of Campbell Hon. Susan M. Landry Hon. Sergio Lopez City of Cupertino Hon. Liang Chao
City of Gilroy Hon.. Dion Bracco Hon. Fred Tovar

Attachment 1

City of Los Altos Hon. Neysa Fligor Hon. Pete Dailey
Town of Los Gatos Hon. Matthew Hudes
City of Monte Sereno Hon. Bryan Mekechuk
City of Morgan Hill Hon. Yvonne Martinez-Beltran
City of Mountain View Hon. Pat Showalter
City of Palo Alto Hon. Vicki Veenker
City of San José Kerrie Romanow
City of Santa Clara Hon. Karen Hardy
City of Saratoga Hon. Belal Aftab
City of Sunnyvale Hon. Alysa Cisneros Hon. Richard Mehlinger County of Santa Clara Hon. Cindy Chavez
Santa Clara Valley Open Space
Authority
Helen Chapman
Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District
Hon. Yoriko Kishimoto
*Water Commission Members arrived as noted below.

Board member in attendance was: Director Barbara F. Keegan (District 2) and Director John L. Varela (District 1), (Board Representatives).

Staff members in attendance were: Jennifer Abadilla, Gina Adriano, Aaron Baker, Roseryn Bhudsabourg, Neeta Bijoor, Glenna Brambill, Jennifer Codianne, Rachael Gibson, Chris Hakes, Emelia Lamas, Marta Lugo, Shanika Medina, Carmen Narayanan, Melanie Richardson, Metra Richert, Don Rocha, Kirsten Struve, Darin Taylor, and Gregory Williams.

Guests in attendance were: Emily Yarsinske (City of Mountain View), and Gary Welling (City of Santa Clara).

Public in attendance was: Katja Irvin (Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter), Victoria Lam and Ross.
*Hon. Lydia Kou, Hon. Domingo Candelas and Hon. Carmen Montano arrived at 12:12 p.m.

2. TIME OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY ITEM NOT ON AGENDA There was no one present who wished to speak.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Hon. Chuck Page, seconded by Hon. Lucas Ramirez, and by majority vote approved the January 25, 2023, Santa Clara Valley Water Commission meeting minutes as presented. There was 1 abstention by Hon. Domingo Candelas.

4. CONSENT CALENDAR:

Nothing on the consent calendar.

Attachment 1

5. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

5.1 REVIEW PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 GROUNDWATER PRODUCTION

CHARGES AND RECEIVE COMMISSION FEEDBACK
Carmen Narayanan reviewed the materials as outlined in the agenda item.

The Santa Clara Valley Water Commission discussed the following: cost impacts, charges of the different zones, emergency water costs, project benefits in the zones, drought reductions, water rates, infrastructure costs, percolation ponds, reservoirs, economic conditions, rising costs, Water Rate Assistance Program, CIP, open space credit, and Anderson Dam.

Darin Taylor, Aaron Baker, Director Barbara F. Keegan (Board Vice Chair), Rachael Gibson, and Director John L. Varela (Board Chair) were available to answer questions.

The Santa Clara Valley Water Commission took the following action:

It was moved by Hon. Kathy Watanabe, seconded by Hon. Domingo Candelas, and by majority vote approved to have staff bring to the Board and have them review (a) the rates to decrease from 14.5% and (b) whether projects can be prioritized to conserve the water with focus on water conservation to preserve water. There was 1 abstention by Hon. Lucas Ramirez.

5.2 DROUGHT EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND WATER SUPPLY UPDATE
Neeta Bijoor reviewed the materials as outlined in the agenda item.

The Santa Clara Valley Water Commission discussed the following: Advanced Water Purification Center tour, subsidence, voluntary conservation to continue, CII Ban, and dewatering for construction.

Don Rocha, Director Barbara F. Keegan (Board Vice Chair), and Kirsten Struve were available to answer questions.

The Santa Clara Valley Water Commission took no action.

5.3 REVIEW SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER COMMISSION WORK PLAN, THE

OUTCOMES OF BOARD ACTION OF COMMISSION REQUESTS AND THE COMMISSION’S NEXT MEETING AGENDA
Glenna Brambill reviewed the materials as outlined in the agenda item.

The Santa Clara Valley Water Commission took the following action:

It was moved by Hon. Chuck Page, seconded by Hon. Carmen Montano, and by majority vote approved to having a special meeting August 23, 2023, 12:00 p.m. at the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center. There was 1 abstention by Hon.

Maria Ristow.

Attachment 1

6. CLERK REVIEW AND CLARIFICATION OF COMMISSION REQUESTS TO THE BOARD
Glenna Brambill reported there were the following action items:

Agenda Item 5.1:

The Water Commission approved by majority vote approved to have staff bring to the Board and have them review (a) the rates to decrease from 14.5% and (b) whether projects can be prioritized to conserve the water with focus on water conservation to preserve water. There was 1 abstention by Hon. Lucas Ramirez.

Agenda Item 5.3:

The Water Commission approved by majority vote to having a special meeting August 23, 2023, 12:00 p.m. at the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center.

There was 1 abstention by Hon. Maria Ristow

7. REPORTS

7.1 Director’s Report
None.

7.2 Manager’s Report
Melanie Richardson reported on
 Unhoused Task Force lead by Rechelle Blank to see how Valley Water can lead and participate in countywide efforts to provide adequate housing and reduce the number of Creekside encampments impacting Valley Water’s work.  This summer Valley Water will begin construction on the Coyote Creek Flood Management Measures Project (from Montague Expressway to Tully Road-San José). Valley Water Board partnered with the City of San José with an agreement to fund a range of support services necessary to help relocate people living in unsafe areas along the creek.
 Valley Water is sponsoring AB1469 authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra to assist the unsheltered people living along waterways as an authorized purposed of our independent special district. This Bill is supported by the County of Santa Clara and the Cities of San José, Santa Clara and Cupertino.

7.3 Commission Member Report
None.

7.4 Informational Links Report
Information located on the agenda and add the PAWS link for reference.

8. ADJOURNMENT
Commission Vice Chair Hon. Kitty Moore adjourned at 1:54 p.m. to the next special meeting on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.

Glenna Brambill
Board Committee Liaison
Office of the Clerk of the Board
Approved:

Santa Clara Valley Water District
File No.: 23-0878 Agenda Date: 8/23/2023
Item No.: 5.1.

COMMITTEE AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Santa Clara Valley Water Commission
Government Code § 84308 Applies: Yes ☐ No ☒
(If “YES” Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code § 84308)
SUBJECT:..title
Review Santa Clara Valley Water Commission Work Plan, the Outcomes of Board Action of Commission Requests; and the Commission’s Next Meeting Agenda.

RECOMMENDATION:

Review the Commission work plan to guide the commission’s discussions regarding policy alternatives and implications for Board deliberation.

SUMMARY:

The attached Work Plan outlines the Board-approved topics for discussion to be able to prepare policy alternatives and implications for Board deliberation. The work plan is agendized at each meeting as accomplishments are updated and to review additional work plan assignments by the Board.

BACKGROUND:

Governance Process Policy-8:

The District Act provides for the creation of advisory boards, committees, or commissions by resolution to serve at the pleasure of the Board.

Accordingly, the Board has established Advisory Committees, which bring respective expertise and community interest, to advise the Board, when requested, in a capacity as defined: prepare Board policy alternatives and provide comment on activities in the implementation of the District’s mission for Board consideration. In keeping with the Board’s broader focus, Advisory Committees will not direct the implementation of District programs and projects, other than to receive information and provide comment.

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through information sharing to the communities they represent.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1: Water Commission 2023 Work Plan
UNCLASSIFIED MANAGER:

Candice Kwok-Smith, 408-630-3193
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Blue = Action taken by the Board of Directors Page 1 of 8 The annual work plan establishes a framework for committee discussion and action during the annual meeting schedule. The committee work plan is a dynamic document, subject to change as external and internal issues impacting the District occur and are recommended for committee discussion. Subsequently, an annual committee accomplishments report is developed based on the work plan and presented to the District Board of Directors.

ITEM

WORK PLAN ITEM

BOARD POLICY MEETING
DATE

INTENDED OUTCOME(S)
(Action or Information Only)

ACCOMPLISHMENT DATE AND

OUTCOME
1 Election of Chair and Vice Chair for
2023
January 25
Commission Elects Chair and
Vice Chair for 2023 (Action)
Accomplished January 25, 2023:

The Water Commission elected
Hon. Karen Hardy as 2023 Water
Commission Chair. Also, elected
Hon. Kitty Moore as 2023 Water
Commission Vice Chair.
2 Annual Accomplishments Report January 25
Review and approve 2022
Accomplishments Report for
presentation to the Board.
(Action)
Submit requests to the Board, as
appropriate.

Accomplished January 25, 2023:

The Water Commission reviewed and
approved he 2022 Accomplishments Report
for presentation to the Board.

The Board received the Commission’s
presentation at its March 28, 2023, meeting.
3 Update on progress towards Valley
Water’s drought emergency response
and drought-related water conservation
efforts.

January 25
April 12
October 25
Receive Update on progress
towards Valley Water’s drought
emergency response and
drought-related water
conservation efforts. (Action)
Accomplished January 25, 2023,
April 12, 2023:

The Water Commission received an update
on progress towards Valley Water’s drought
emergency response and drought-related
water conservation efforts and took no
action.
4 Review and Comment to the Board on
the Fiscal Year 2023–2024 Preliminary
Groundwater Production Charges.

January 25 Review and comment to the
Board on the Fiscal Year 2024
Preliminary Groundwater
Production Charges. (Action)
Submit comments to the Board,
Accomplished January 25, 2023:

The Water Commission reviewed and made
no comments on the Fiscal year 2024
Preliminary Groundwater Production
Charges.

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DATE

INTENDED OUTCOME(S)
(Action or Information Only)

ACCOMPLISHMENT DATE AND

OUTCOME
as appropriate.
5 Consent Calendar January 25
April 12
August 23
October 25
Consent Calendar (the Chair will
note those items on each
agenda that are of no impact
(information only) to move the
meeting more efficiently).

Accomplished January 25, 2023,
April 12, 2023:

The Water Commission had no items on the
consent calendar.
6 Review of Santa Clara Valley Water
Commission Work Plan, the Outcomes
of Board Action of Commission
Requests, and the Commission’s Next
Meeting Agenda
January 25
April 12
August 23
October 25
Receive and review the 2023
Board-approved Commission
work plan. (Action)
Submit requests to the Board, as
appropriate.

Accomplished January 25, 2023:

The Water Commission received and
reviewed the 2023 work plan and took no
action.

Accomplished April 12, 2023:

The Water Commission received and
reviewed the 2023 work plan and took the
following action:

The Commission by majority vote approved
to having a special meeting August 23,
2023, 12:00 p.m. at the Silicon Valley
Advanced Water Purification Center.

The Board received the Commission’s
action at its May 16, 2023, meeting.
7 Standing Items Reports Fiscal Year
2023:

January 25
August 23
Receive quarterly reports on
standing items. (Information)
Accomplished January 25, 2023:

The Water Commission received the
quarterly report and took no action.

GOAL OBJECTIVE FY23 TACTICS MONITORING COMMITTEE

INTEGRATED WATER

RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
“Efficiently manage water
resources across business
areas.”
Objective #1 Challenge/Opportunity
The maintenance of Valley Water’s infrastructure is crucial to ensuring we continue to provide safe, clean water and critical flood protection for our communities. Timely
maintenance is the most cost-effective investment, whereas deferred maintenance disproportionately increases costs and • Develop a Fuel Management Policy to guide the incorporation of wildfire planning efforts in an integrated and programmaticway. • Continue a robust preventive maintenance program including monitoring asset condition and risk.

Board Policy and Planning Committee
(BPPC)
CIP Committee (CIPC)

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ACCOMPLISHMENT DATE AND

OUTCOME
causes unplanned outages and failures risking the population of the county. In addition, aging assets are reaching the end of the design life and will require major recapitalization. • Strategically plan for larger infrastructure renewal projects through Safe Clean Water Project F8 – Sustainable Creek Infrastructure for Continued Public Safety; Water Treatment Plant, Distribution System, and SCADA Implementation Plans;
Watersheds and Water Utility Operations and Maintenance Plans; and various Asset ManagementPlans.
• Advance infrastructure renewal projects identified in strategic planning efforts by initiating new Capital or Small Capital Projects, or by conducting work as part of ongoing operationsprojects. • Develop comprehensive infrastructure master plans for all water utility treatment plant and distribution infrastructure (e.g. pipelines and pump stations) to plan out 30-year capital investments that meet future regulatory requirements, and fold in projects identified in the Asset Management and Operations & Maintenance Plans.
• Expedient execution of the adopted Capital program and projects.

Objective #2 Challenge/Opportunity
Valley Water continues to pursue legislative and
administrative solutions to resolve regulatory and
permitting issues at the federal and state levels. The
Board’s efforts will continue to focus on improving
internal capacity when applying for permits, as well as continuing to build relationships with regulatory agencies and staying abreast of the regulatory environment.
 Continue to provide for agency-wide regulatory planning and permitting effort and pursue other efforts at the state and federal level to expedite permitreview.
•Continue to foster better relationships with regulatory agencies and open dialogue with environmental, environmental justice and other stakeholders.
•Continue to work with the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) under the terms of our memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expedite issue resolution and prevent regulatory overreach. •Collaborate with RWQCB on the Steelhead Regional Temperature Study.

BPPC

WATER SUPPLY
“Provide a reliable,
safe, and affordable
water supply for
current and future
generations in all
communities
served.”
Objective #1 Challenge/Opportunity
Half of Santa Clara County’s water supply is imported
from outside the county. At this time, when there is a
lot of water, Valley Water may not be able to take
advantage of these supplies due to limitations in
existing storage and transmission infrastructure as
well as regulatory constraints. Having a diverse
portfolio of storage options helps Valley Water be
resilient. Therefore, Valley Water is evaluating
whether diversifying its storage portfolio could help
maximize our use of storage and stored water
•Explore opportunities to develop new surface and groundwater storage projects that help Valley Water meet future water supply needs and be resilient to climate change.
•Determine level of participation for projects and decisions about partnerships in accordance with the Water Supply Master Plan and wateraffordability.
•Explore partnership opportunities for the Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project
•Validate Valley Water’s continued participation in the Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project during the MAP review process, biWater Storage Exploratory Committee (WSEC)

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recovery under future conditions. Water storage in
reservoirs also provides environmental, recreational,
and incidental flood risk reduction benefits.

Challenges include determining the appropriate level
of participation for Valley Water in collaborative
water storage projects and prioritizing projects
within funding constraints.
annual budget development, and following review and certification of the project’s Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

Objective #2 Challenge/Opportunity
The Water Supply Master Plan’s “Ensure
Sustainability” strategy includes securing existing
water supplies and infrastructure. Valley Water’s
local and imported water supplies are vulnerable to
climate change impacts, droughts, earthquake, and
regulatory requirements that may restrict the
amount of available water.
Participate in and influence decisions regarding the Delta Conveyance Project.
Participate in regional water supply resilience efforts. Build and maintain effective partnershipsto increase resiliency. •Complete and implementinfrastructuremaster plans and asset management plans.
•Partner with the California Department ofWaterResources(DWR)to ensure reliability of the South Bay Aqueduct.

Water Conservation and Demand
Management Committee (WCaDMC)
(Groundwater)
CIPC (infrastructure projects)
Objective #3 Challenge/Opportunity
Recycled and purified water is a drought resilient,
locally controlled water supply important to longterm sustainability. The Water Supply Master Plan includes developing up to 24,000 acre-feet per year
of purified water by 2040. Purified water is recycled
water that has been treated further using reverse
osmosis and other advanced treatment to make it fit
for drinking. Valley Water is pursuing indirect potable reuse which would use this purified water to
replenish our groundwater. Implementation
challenges include securing wastewater supply
contractual agreements with wastewater agencies,
available land, stringent regulatory requirements,
and implementation costs.
•Implement the first phase of the Purified Water Program, including release of a Request For Proposal (RFP) and enter into a contract for an Indirect Potable Reuse project that is implemented via a Public Private Partnership.
• Implement the Countywide Water Reuse Master Plan.
• Develop a Comprehensive Water Reuse Agreement for South County to advance water reuse and its production, distribution, and wholesaling in South County.
• Continue to actively be involved with the Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) guidance and ensure Valley Water is positioned to implement a DPR project in the future.
• Continue collaboration on the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center including building a strong collaborative relationship with the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility to expand the facility.

Recycled Water Committee (RWC)
Objective #4 Challenge/Opportunity
As our largest reservoir, Anderson serves not only as
a critical water supply facility, but also supports
Valley Water’s mission of flood protection and
environmental stewardship. Given the reservoir’s
critical importance to ensuring safe, clean water for
our communities and to protect public safety, it is
imperative that the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit
Project (ADSRP) move forward expeditiously. This
includes the reconstruction of the Dam and
•Maintain the Anderson Reservoir level at the FERC directed level. • Complete the construction on the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project (ADTP). • Complete the design of the ADSRP.
• Continue to work with appropriate regulatory agencies to advance the ADSRP.
• Release the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the ADSRP. • Obtain all necessary permits for ADSRP construction.
• Continue to educate and engage the public, key stakeholders, decision makers, and elected officials of the project progress and construction timeline.

CIPC
Stream Planning and Operations
Committee (SPOC)

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DATE

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OUTCOME
completion of the interim risk reduction measures
resulting from the February 20, 2020, directive from
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
• Coordinate long term ADSRP operations with the Fisheries and Aquatic Habitat Collaborative Effort (FAHCE).

Objective #5 Challenge/Opportunity
Droughts are a recurring feature of California’s
climate and may intensify with climate change.

Water conservation is an essential component in
providing a reliable water supply and Valley Water
has set a water conservation goal for annual water
savings of 99,000 acre-feet (AF) by 2030 and 109,000
AF by 2040. As Valley Water faces challenges from
climate change and drought, water conservation will
continue to be amongst the most cost-effective tools
for efficiently meeting current and future demands
while mitigating droughts.
Continue communication and educational outreach to promote Valley Water’s water conservation programs.
Increase collaboration with ourretailer partnersto promote Valley Water’swater conservation programs.
Implement newwater conservation programs and engagement strategiesidentified within theWaterConservation Strategic Plan. Engage and support private-sectorstakeholders, local,state, and federal agencies that promote water conservation.
Develop and implement aDrought Response Plan with support and inputfrom ourretailer partners and the broader community to guide short-termbehavioral changes during water shortages.

WCaDMC

NATURAL FLOOD

PROTECTION
“Provide Natural Flood
Protection to reduce risk and
improve health and safety.”
Objective #1 Challenge/Opportunity
Valley Water is challenged to sustain ecosystem health while managing local water resources for flood protection and water supply. By using an integrated approach to planning and designing flood protection planning, there is an
opportunity to create projects with multiple benefits.
•Make significant progress on One Water plans for the Guadalupe and Pajaro watersheds.
•Complete construction of Reaches 1-3 of the Shoreline Phase I Project and pursue funding alternatives for Reaches 4-5 to provide 100-year coastal flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, recreational opportunities, and resiliency for sea levelrise.
•Complete construction of Phase 2A of the Upper Llagas Flood Protection Project to provide flood protection and habitat enhancement.
•Advance the Palo Alto Flood Basin Project into construction, a repair project to ensure a functional flood basin with wetland habitat.
•Advance the Sunnyvale East/West Channels Project into construction to provide 100-year storm water flood protection.
•Compete the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Upper Guadalupe River Project General Reevaluation Study to provide 100-year flood protection.
•Advance the San Francisquito Creek upstream 101 Project into construction to provide flood protection.
•Advance the Coyote Creek Flood Mitigation and Flood Protection Projects into construction to provide flood protection for an event equivalent to the2017 storm event.

CIPC
BPPC

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Objective #2 Challenge/Opportunity
As Valley Water continues to advance flood protection
projects, the Board has an opportunity to strengthen
relationships and improve coordination with conservation and environmental justice groups, as well as other local jurisdictions, with a
specific focus on ensuring the voices of disadvantaged
communities are equitably represented.
Advance One Water Countywide Framework in a comprehensive manner that includes diverse community-wide stakeholders and the incorporation of environmental justice policies in all planning efforts. • Continue progress on flood protection capital projects consistent with Valley Water’s commitment to the Safe, Clean Water Program and equitability in all regions.
• Plan flood risk reduction projects to provide a minimum level of protection countywide.

CIPC
BPPC

ENVIRONMENTAL

STEWARDSHIP
“Sustain ecosystem health
while managing local water
resources for flood
protection and water
supply.”
Objective #1 Challenge/Opportunity
Valley Water’s projects and programs require integrated planning to ensure capital improvements, operations, and maintenance activities are balanced with environmental
stewardship goals. Valley Water strives to protect and restore habitats to support native species throughout Santa Clara County.
•Continue to develop an integrated water resource plan for each watershed, including appropriate metrics to monitor Valley Water’s impacts on and benefit to the environment.
• Implement high priority actions included in the Climate Change Action Plan.
• Make significant progress on the grant-funded planning study for the San Tomas Aquino Calabazas Creek Realignment Project.
• Advance construction for the Bolsa Creek and Hale Creek projects to begin in Summer 2022.
• Advance Almaden Lake Improvement Project to begin construction in 2023.
• Continue to develop and build on partnerships with environmental organizations and tribal communities when developing projects.

BPPC
Objective #2 Challenge/Opportunity
Valley Water continues to coordinate with local cities and agencies to improve the health of our local waterways,
including pollution prevention and addressing threats to water quality. Opportunities exist to further collaborate with the County, cities, and social services agencies on
encampment abatement efforts and to develop long-term
solutions for the homeless to keep our creeks clean.
Continue efforts to protect the ecosystem and water quality of our water Bodies and the integrity of our infrastructure. Such efforts include preventing stormwater pollution, increased implementation of green stormwater infrastructure, addressing mercury pollution, and homeless encampment clean ups.
• Coordinate with the County, cities, and other service providers to try to ensure the permanent removal of homeless encampments from creeks and trails.
• Continue partnerships and investments on a regional scale such as the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration and Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (SCVURPPP).

Environmental Creek Cleanup
Committee (ECCC)
(SPOC)
Objective #3 Challenge/Opportunity
For nearly 20 years, Valley Water has been working to resolve a water rights complaint surrounding fish, wildlife, water quality, and other beneficial uses in Coyote Creek, Guadalupe River, and Stevens Creek watershed areas. Challenges include completing the environmental review process, obtaining
federal and state permits from multiple regulatory agencies, Finalize the June 2021 Guadalupe River and Stevens Creek Environmental Impact Report (EIR) consistent with existing stakeholder agreement. Advance 10 water right change petitions for securing water right orders. • Continue to implement the pilot flow program in Guadalupe and Stevens Creek.
• Continue to implement feasibility studies, monitoring activities, and SPOC

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refining and processing water rights change petitions, the technical complexity of the fisheries impacts analysis, coordination with
other ongoing related projects and managing stakeholder expectations.

Planning and construction of various fish passage improvements as identified in existing stakeholder agreement.
• Continue fisheries monitoring program.
• Continue to support an adaptive management program that encompasses all three creeks.

CLIMATE CHANGE
“Mitigate Carbon Emissions
and Adapt Valley Water
Operations to Climate Change
Impacts.”
Objective #1 Challenge/Opportunity
Valley Water’s ability to fulfill its mission will be challenged in the future by warmer temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, reduced snowpack, and rising sea levels. Valley Water has been working on greenhouse reduction efforts
since 2008 and many adaptation actions over the past
decade; however, with adoption of the Climate Change Action Plan there is an opportunity for greater impact.
Update carbon accounting and establish new emissions reduction goal if needed.
Make significant progress on development of an agency-wide greenhouse gas reduction plan.

Climate Adaptation and Sustainability
Committee (CAaSC)

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
“Promote effective
management of water supply,
flood protection, and
environmental stewardship
through responsive and
socially responsible business
services.”
Objective #1 Challenge/Opportunity
Valley Water is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that is devoid of discrimination and harassment and provides equal opportunity employment and advancement. Valley Water
aims to implement the same values in the community
through its flood protection, water supply, and environmental stewardship projects, and has an opportunity to serve as a leader for racial equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout the state.
•Develop and implement a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Master Plan that institutes best practices to address internal and external disparities and builds an organizational culture that is consistent with the Board’s Resolution addressing racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. • Remain committed to environmental justice and the fair treatment and meaningful engagement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, disability status, tribe, culture, income, immigration status, or English language proficiency, with respect to the planning, projects, policies, services, and operations of Valley Water. • Continue to collaborate with external stakeholders that are engaged in developing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and actively participate in and provide leadership for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts throughout the state.
• Advance and foster mutually beneficial partnerships with regional tribal communities.

Diversity & Inclusion Ad Hoc
Committee (DIAHC)
8 Review and Comment to the Board on
the Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Proposed
Groundwater Production Charges. April 12
Review and comment to the Board
on the Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed
Groundwater Production Charges.
(Action)
Accomplished April 12, 2023:

The Water Commission reviewed and
commented to the Board on the Fiscal Year
2023 Proposed Groundwater Production
Charges and took the following action:

The Commission by majority vote approved
to recommend that staff bring to the Board a
review on how to decrease staff’s
recommended increase from 14.5% for
North County Zone W-2, and an analysis on
how capital projects can be prioritized to

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better conserve water.

The Board received the Commission’s
recommendation at its May 16, 2023,
meeting and took action.
9 Updates on Valley Water's Encampment
Cleanup Operations.

April 12
Receive information on the
Updates on Valley Water's
Encampment Cleanup Operations.
(Information)
Accomplished April 12, 2023:

The Water Commission received
information on the updates on Valley
Water's Encampment Cleanup Operations
and took no action.
10 Tour of the Silicon Valley Advanced
Water Purification Center
August 23 Tour of the Silicon Valley Advanced
Water Purification Center.
(Information)
11 Water Supply Master Plan October 25 Receive update on the Water Supply Master Plan. (Action)

Santa Clara Valley Water District
File No.: 23-0879 Agenda Date: 8/23/2023
Item No.: 6.1.

COMMITTEE AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Santa Clara Valley Water Commission
Government Code § 84308 Applies: Yes ☐ No ☒
(If “YES” Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code § 84308)
SUBJECT:..title
Standing Items Report.

RECOMMENDATION:

Standing Items Report, this item allows the Santa Clara Valley Water Commission to receive verbal or written updates and discuss the Board's Fiscal Year 2023 Work Plan Strategies. These items are generally informational; however, the Commission may request additional information and/or provide collective input to the assigned Board Committee.

SUMMARY:

The Santa Clara Valley Water Commission was established to assist the Board with policy review and development, provide comment on activities in the implementation of Valley Water’s mission, and to identify Board-related issues.

On January 2022, the Board of Directors approved aligning the Board Advisory Committees’ agendas and work plans with the Board’s yearly work plan.

The new agenda format will allow regular reports on the Board’s priorities from the Board’s committees and/or Board committee representative and identify subjects where the committees could provide advice to the Board on pre-identified subjects in a timely manner to meet the Board’s schedule and distribute information/reports that may be of interest to committee members.

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IMPACT:

There are no Environmental Justice impacts associated with this item.

ATTACHMENTS:

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June 2023

INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
GOAL: Efficiently manage water resources across business areas.

Objective 1: Protect and maintain existing assets and infrastructure and advance new projects.

Updates:
• Secured the creation of a new dam safety grant program at the CA Dept. of Water Resources through an FY 2023-24 State Budget appropriation for $100 million. Program criteria strongly favor Valley Water dam safety projects. • Secured dam safety grant program funding amendments ($300m - $1b) to various state bills now competing to become the natural resources bond to be proposed to the voters on the statewide 2024 ballot.
• Sponsored AB 939 (Pellerin) Smart Financing for Valley Water Infrastructure, which includes financial reforms to the District Act to lower the cost of borrowing and authorize the Valley Water Board to propose general obligation bonds on the countywide ballot. Now pending passage on the Senate Floor.

Objective 2: Improve internal capacity to acquire regulatory permits.

Updates:
• Co-Sponsored with ACWA SB 23 (Caballero) Expedited Permitting for Water Supply and Flood Risk Reduction. Bill was passed by Senate policy committees but held in the Senate Appropriations Committee due to state costs.
• Continued advocacy for expedited permitting through the Governor’s and the Legislature’s infrastructure streamlining packages.

Objective 3: Educate the community, elected officials and external stakeholders on our management of water resources in Santa Clara County.

Updates:
• Secured media coverage at public events focusing on Valley Water’s priority projects and the need to invest in water infrastructure and technology as local, regional, and national news outlets highlighted our efforts.
• Pivoted key messaging as our region and state shifted from being in a drought to out of one, focusing on flood preparedness and making water conservation a way of life. • Staff coordinated and conducted 35 presentations as part of Valley Water’s Speaker Bureau Program focused on the drought, water conservation, and water supply. • Staff produced and posted 110 videos on social media, including multiple videos to support water conservation during the extreme drought. These videos garnered approximately 13 million total views.
• Engaged over 14,000 students and educators in the Education Outreach Program through in-person and virtual classroom presentations.
• Organized advocacy trips to Washington, D.C. and Sacramento to advocate directly with elected officials and members of the Biden and Newsom administrations, respectively. • Conducted 130 meetings with federal, state, and local elected officials in the past six months on Valley Water’s priority projects.
• Hosted elected officials, staff, and key advocacy stakeholders from the public, non-profit, and private sectors on the VIP Water Walk Tour of Valley Water’s critical water infrastructure projects to educate and engage them on the projects’ benefits and advocate for funding and legislative needs.

FY23 Board Work Plan Standing Items Report – June 2023 Attachment 1

• Educated, engaged, and bolstered support for Valley Water priorities with communities across Santa Clara County by participating in over 40 community events, highlighting water conservation, purified and recycled water, and community-specific projects. • Reached over 1,500 members of the public through in-person virtual tours of the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center to educate and bring awareness about using advanced purified water for drinking.
• Continued to engage the Santa Clara County Medical Association to expand support from the medical community for water reuse, including updating a resolution to the California Medical Association to clearly state its support and endorsement to use advanced purified water for drinking.

WATER SUPPLY
GOAL: Provide a reliable, safe, and affordable water supply for current and future generations in all communities served.

Objective 1: Pursue new and diversified water supply and storage opportunities.

Updates:
• Valley Water is starting our every 5-year Water Supply Master Plan update to comprehensively assess the future demands and evaluate and recommend water supply and infrastructure projects to achieve Valley Water’s level of service goal. • Valley Water continues to participate in regional and statewide surface and groundwater storage projects and evaluating their benefits to Valley Water’s supply reliability. o Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion project: On June 9, 2023, WSEC recommended approval of Multi-Party Agreement Amendment #5 to the Board. o B.F. Sisk Dam Raise: On June 9, 2023, WSEC recommended participation in the planning phase of Sisk Dam project up to 60 TAF to the Board. On June 27, the Board approved funding planning costs of up to $1.6M through September 2023 for the B.F.

Sisk Dam Raise project.
o Sites Reservoir: Valley Water continues to participate in the Sites Reservoir Committee meetings and track development of the project, including participation in governance discussions.
o Valley Water is evaluating both groundwater banking and new storage opportunities to diversify its storage portfolio. (June Board meeting) • Valley Water continues to collaborate with local and regional partners on potable reuse and evaluate potential project benefits.
• Secured Proposition 1 water storage projects inflation adjustment amendment ($300m) to SB 867 (Allen), a state bill competing to become the natural resources bond proposed for the statewide 2024 ballot. If enacted and approved by the voters would allocate an additional $58.6m to Pacheco, $55.5m to Los Vaqueros, and $101.7m to Sites.

Objective 2: Secure existing water supplies and water supply infrastructure Updates:
• Valley Water continues planning, design and/or construction of key Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, such as dam seismic retrofits, pipeline retrofits and maintenance, Rinconada Water Treatment retrofit, and Vasona Pump Station improvements. • Through the CIP, Water Supply Master Plan, and Asset Management Plans, Valley Water will continue to maintain Valley Water’s existing assets. • Valley Water complied with federal and state annual reporting requirements to ensure continued delivery of CVP water and eligibility for state funding. • Valley Water continues to participate in and influence decisions regarding the Delta Conveyance Project. Staff participated in review and analysis of the draft EIR and draft

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EIS and submitted comments. Several directors continued participation on the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority. Staff continues to engage in the development and permitting processes for the project.
• Valley Water secured significant quantities of transfer and public health and safety water supplies to sustain the county through the recent drought.

Objective 3: Lead Recycled and Purified Water Efforts with committed partners.

Updates:
• In May 2023, the Palo Alto City Council conducted a study session on Valley Water’s planning application for a future water purification facility in the City of Palo Alto • Valley Water is collaborating with staff from Palo Alto to collaborate on agreements and refine regulatory requirements. A staff funding agreement to reimburse Palo Alto staff time was executed in spring 2023.
• Discussions have continued with the City of San Jose on future purified water projects. • On June 21, the Independent Advisory Panel organized by the National Water Research Institute convened to review the purified water program.

Objective 4: Complete the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project.

Updates:
• Construction continued on the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project, a component of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order Compliance Project (FOCP). o As of June 2023, approximately 510 feet of the 1,750 feet tunnel had been excavated, with initial lining installed.
o Progress was made on the Diversion Outlet Structure (DOS), which will house two 132-inch diameter fixed cone valves. It included excavating for the structure foundation, placing controlled low-strength material, and installing 114 rock anchors, all completed in March 2023.
o Construction of the DOS, including rebar and concrete placement, began April 2023. • Valley Water submitted 90% design plans, specifications, and technical memoranda to FERC and DSOD for review in March 2023.
• Work continued on completion of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to release for public review in summer 2023.

Objective 5: Making water conservation a California way of life in Santa Clara County.

Updates:
• Valley Water entered into an agreement with the City of Palo Alto to provide $175,000 for the Water Use Reports Program and $1,225,000 for the AMI, over the term of this Agreement.
• Valley Water continued to provide updates on the drought response and water supply status at the first Board Meeting of each month.
• Since July 2022, Valley Water has met or exceeded our countywide conservation targets of a 15% reduction in water use compared to 2019.
• At the June 13, 2023 Board Meeting, the Board conducted a Public Hearing to consider adopting a resolution calling for Water Conservation as a Way of Life and Adopting an Ordinance Enforcing Measures for Water Conservation in Santa Clara County, also referred to as Water Conservation Guiding Principles. This passed unanimously. • Valley Water is on track to process over 1,500 rebates exceeding $4.1 million to convert more than 1.8 million square feet of lawn into water-wise landscapes, upgrade irrigation equipment and install rainwater capture systems by June 30th. Additional funding for this project was provided by Safe, Clean Water.
• Valley Water extended its contract with Our City Forest for one additional year to offer the Lawn Busters Program. Nearly 17,000 square feet of lawns were converted to water-wise

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landscapes for low-income and disadvantaged community members through this program. Additional funding for this project was provided by Safe, Clean Water. • Valley Water’s Water Conservation Webinar Series, supported by funding from Safe, Clean Water and administered by the nonprofit Daily Acts, continued in FY23. All of the webinars directly supported and promoted the wide variety of water conservation programs that Valley Water offers, and were live translated into Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese. The webinars have nearly 4,000 views on YouTube through early June 2023.

Staff are working on a Request for Proposal to replace this pilot with a permanent program to offer to the community.
• Valley Water offered a variety of additional trainings and online tools to increase outdoor water conservation in support of Valley Water’s long-term water conservation targets and the Water Conservation Guiding Principles. Additional details will be provided in the Safe, Clean Water Program’s FY2023 Annual Report published later this year.

NATURAL FLOOD PROTECTION
GOAL: Provide Natural Flood Protection to reduce risk and improve health and safety.

Objective 1:

Protect people and property from flooding by applying a comprehensive, integrated watershed management approach that balances environmental quality, sustainability, and cost.

Updates:
• Advocated and helped secure $75 million in the FY 2023-24 State Budget for State Flood Control Subventions creating an opportunity for additional reimbursements for the So. SF Bay Shoreline Project.

Objective 2: Provide flood protection equitably in all regions of the County, prioritizing disadvantaged communities.

Updates:
• Secured federal legislative language and $91.2M for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to advance the South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Phase I Project and protect the community of Alviso.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
GOAL: Sustain ecosystem health while managing local water resources for flood protection and water supply.

Objective 1:

Plan and design projects with multiple benefits, including protecting ecosystem functions, enhancing habitat, and improving connectivity, equitably in all regions of the county.

Updates: • As part of the One Water Plan, Valley Water continues to develop watershed plans for Upper Pajaro River and Guadalupe River Watershed.

Objective 2: Protect creeks, bay, and other aquatic ecosystems from threats of pollution and degradation.

Updates:
• Sponsored AB 1469 (Kalra) now pending in the State Senate to humanely address encampments of unsheltered people in riparian corridors by securing state law authorization to provide solutions or improve outcomes for the unsheltered individuals.

Objective 3: Complete and implement the Fisheries and Aquatic Habitat Collaborative Effort (FAHCE) agreement.

Updates:
• Valley Water released the FAHCE Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on June 30, 2023. A public meeting by the Valley Water Board of Directors (Board) for certification of the Final Program EIR is scheduled for August 8, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. This EIR evaluates the environmental impacts of implementation of the Phase 1 measures of the agreement.

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CLIMATE CHANGE
GOAL: Mitigate carbon emissions and adapt Valley Water operations to climate change impacts.

Objective: Address future impacts of climate change to Valley Water’s mission and operations.

Updates:
• Secured $548 million in the FY 2023-24 State Budget for climate resilience with most of the funding going to the State Coastal Conservancy for grants to address sea level rise through nature-based solutions or other strategies.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
GOAL: Promote effective management of water supply, flood protection, and environmental stewardship through responsive and socially responsible business services.

Objective 1: Incorporate racial equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout Valley Water as a core value.

Updates:
• Advanced the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategic Master Plan toward completion.
• Facilitated 17 employee resource group-led events, including lectures, cultural celebrations, volunteering, and networking events. 848 participants attended these events for the second half of the fiscal year.
• Adopted first-time resolutions acknowledging: International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January), Lunar New Year (February) and Genocide Remembrance Day (April). • Adopted a resolution establishing Lunar New Year as an observed Valley Water Holiday.

Objective 2: Maintain appropriate staffing levels and expertise while prioritizing the safety of our staff.

Updates:
• Launched Valley Water’s Next Generation Career Pathways Program focused on building a future workforce, including a high school internship, expanding the Summer Internship Programs to reach out to disadvantaged college students, and partnerships with academia and teachers.
• Filled 136 open positions for FY23, with 40% filled through internal promotions. • Implemented an Employee Referral Program that is an enhancement to our recruitment efforts.
• Completed a successful competitive bid to select a new benefits broker that enhanced our benefits program offerings while reducing costs by approximately 35%.

Objective 3: Provide affordable and cost-effective level of services.

Updates:
• A biennial budget was implemented for the FY24 budget cycle. • As of June 2023, Valley Water’s Low Income Water Rate Assistance Program (WRAP), in partnership with Sacred Heart Community Services, has disbursed over $1.018 million dollars to pay out nearly 2,100 water bills for low-income households in Santa Clara County.
• The Board’s auditor initiated a performance audit of Valley Water’s Capital Improvement Program as well as a Valley Water-wide Risk Assessment. • The Construction Management Manual was updated in FY23, which was initiated as a result of a QEMS benchmarking analysis.

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Santa Clara Valley Water District
File No.: 23-0880 Agenda Date: 8/23/2023
Item No.: 9.1.

COMMITTEE AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Santa Clara Valley Water Commission
Government Code § 84308 Applies: Yes ☐ No ☒
(If “YES” Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code § 84308)
SUBJECT:..title
Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center Presentation and Facility Tour.

RECOMMENDATION:

Receive a presentation and facility tour of the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center.

SUMMARY:

Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) and the Cities of San José and Santa Clara have a multi-decade history of successfully collaborating on developing and promoting the use of recycled water. In 2010, Valley Water and the Cities signed a 40-year Integration Agreement to jointly build a new advanced water treatment facility to increase the use of recycled water in Santa Clara County.

The Silicon Valley Advanced Water Treatment Center (SVAWPC) cost $72 million to construct (state and federal grant funding (about $14 million), San Jose ($11 million) plus land and remainder from Valley Water). SVAWPC opened in 2014 and a Joint Policy Advisory Committee was formed. The facility is operated and maintained by Valley Water.

The SVAWPC enhances the quality of non-potable recycled water to lower its salinity. The facility produces eight (8) million gallons of highly treated purified water a day, which is currently used to enhance South Bay Water Recycling’s recycled water to expand its non-potable uses. The SVAWPC also serves as a research, demonstration, and educational facility.

Public and private educational tours are hosted at the facility. Staff host public tours on the first Friday and second Saturday of each month. Staff also host several private tours throughout the week upon request. Since its opening, there have been 754 tours hosted on site, engaging over 17,119 members of the public. The tours offer a great opportunity to engage and educate members of the public on the technology that is used to purify the water to meet and often, exceed state and federal drinking water standards. Allowing the community to see the advanced purification processes firsthand and to ask questions about the operations, will further reinforce the quality of the proven technology and help expand public support and endorsement for the use of advanced purified water for drinking. During this presentation and tour, attendees will learn about Valley Water’s plans to Santa Clara Valley Water District Page 1 of 2 Printed on 8/17/2023 Page
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expand this drought-resilient water resource through partnerships with cities such as San José and Palo Alto as well as the purification process at the SVAWPC.

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IMPACT:

There are no Environmental Justice impacts associated with this item.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1: PowerPoint Presentation
UNCLASSIFIED MANAGER:

Donald Rocha, 408-630-2338
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2 Valley Water provides:

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3 Attachment 1

4 Comprehensive Water Supply System
15 Cities
2,000,000 People
13 Local water providers
4,700 Direct well owners
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5 Water Supply Breakdown
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6 A new source of water
A partnership with cities of San Jose and
Santa Clara • Opened in early 2014
• Provides purified
water to enhance the
quality of South Bay
Water Recycling
Purple Pipe system
• Serves as a
demonstration,
research, and
educational facility
• Hosts educational
tours provided on-site
and virtual
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Purified Water Facilities
Northern California
• SVAWPC- 8MGD Est. 2014
• Pure Water Soquel - 7.5 MGD
(2024)
• Monterey One Water 6MGD –
Est. 2020
Southern California
• Orange County - 130 MGD Est.
2008
• Pure Water SD - 30 MGD Est. 2021
• City Of LA TIWRP - 12 MGD Est.
2006
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Why Water Reuse
• Protects us from impacts of
climate change
• Creates a new drought-resilient
and locally controlled water supply
• Reduces dependency on imported
water
• Protects our region’s groundwater
supplies and protects against
subsidence
Attachment 1

Countywide
Water Reuse
Master
Planning
Encompassed
Various
Projects
Reuse
Potable
IPR
DPR
(raw and
treated)
NonPotable
Enhanced
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Purified Water Project in Palo Alto
Palo Alto/Mountain View Indirect Potable Reuse
Attachment 1

11 ernative Project Delivery Method
• Using Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain Delivery
Method. A private entity delivers the project, Valley Water retains ownership and partners with the private entity as part of a P3.
• Cost: about $1.2 billion
Attachment 1

12 Planning for the Future in San
Jose
Attachment 1

13 Community
Outreach • Offer continual opportunities for the
public and stakeholders to learn about
the project
• Share our pride in the Purification center
with virtual and in-person tours
• Help community members appreciate
advanced purified water as safe, clean,
and drought-proof
• Reach out to address community
questions and concerns about purified
water
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Water Conservation
should be a way of life!
• Free Efficient Showerheads and Aerators
• Landscape Rebate Program
• Graywater Rebate Program
• WET (Water Efficient Technology) Rebate
Program
• Submeter Rebate Program
• Rainwater and Cistern Rebate Program
• Water Waste Program
• Water Wise Outdoor Surveys
Visit WaterSavings.org to learn more
Before
After
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Education and Resources
• Grant Programs
www.valleywater.org/grants
• Education Outreach
www.valleywater.org/education
• Youth Commission
www.valleywater.org/youthcommission
• Water 101 Academy
www.valleywater.org/water101
• Adopt A Creek
www.valleywater.org/adopt-a-creek
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16 Thank You!
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Item #7
Councilmember Chao's
statement
Written
Communications
From: Liang Chao
To: City Clerk
Subject: My statement for agenda Item 7
Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 11:35:45 PM
Please enter my statement for written communication and the meeting minutes for this Council meeting.
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The Civil Grand Jury Report heavily leaned on undisclosed anonymous interviews, a practice that has significant shortcomings by allowing numerous inaccuracies to be included without any cross examination or corroborating evidence. In my own interaction with the Civil Grand Jury, I diligently raised concerns and provided materials via email correspondence. However, my inputs were selectively excluded from their final report.

Consequently, it is evident that the report lacks the balanced and factual representation that is essential for a comprehensive understanding of the situation.

The Daube Report, despite its label as a "Fact Finding Report," lacks any substantiated facts or references to support its claims. Instead, the Daube Report contains a compilation of biased anonymous opinions put forth by Ms. Daube, devoid of any accompanying transcripts for cross-examination or verification, thus preventing the possibility of a balanced assessment. Expert opinions are valued only if they are supported by solid evidence.

One notable revelation from the Daube Report is its inability to unearth any evidence of Municipal Code violations involving current or former Council members.The Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Mr. John Chase of the Public Integration Unit agreed that there is no evidence of any Muni Code violation.

However, it is regrettable that the report has achieved a different kind of success: the creation of a hostile city government in our city. The consequences of the Daube Report are not limited to Council members; they extend to the Cupertino residents we have sworn to serve. The act of stifling questions from Council members is fundamentally opposed to principles of transparency and accountability. Similarly, quashing dissenting voices under the guise of efficiency is a direct assault on the foundations of democracy.

It is my strong belief that this report and the associated agenda item run counter to democratic values, due process, and the principles of good governance. Most importantly, they do a disservice to the residents of Cupertino, whom we are duty-bound to represent.

Every voice should be respected and valued. It is concerning that the staff report labels certain voices as "unrepresentative," reflecting a troubling pattern in our city of disrespecting Cupertino residents who take the time to attend Council meetings. They are merely exercising their rights to hold their government, funded by their hardearned taxpayer dollars, accountable.

With a heavy heart and in full recognition of my responsibility towards Cupertino residents, I must abstain from participating in any deliberation concerning this agenda item, which is a disservice to our community and a discredit to the principles of democracy. As a gesture of protest against the ongoing attempts to undermine our democracy and the misuse of valuable Council meeting time to create a hostile environment for Cupertino residents and their elected representatives. I am leaving the dais, with the hope that we can collectively make genuine efforts towards a more respectful and transparent future for our city and its residents.

I encourage my fellow Councilmembers who genuinely wish to create a collaborative and respectful working relationship to join me to oppose any discussion based on the biased Daube Report.

Liang Chao
Council Member
City Council
[email protected]
408-777-3192
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Item #7
Review of Councilmember
compliance with
Municipal Code Chapter

2.17 Written
Communications
From: Tessa Parish
To: Hung Wei; Liang Chao; J.R. Fruen; Kitty Moore; Sheila Mohan; City Clerk Subject: Council member Moore & Chao-Commission reinstatement Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 6:43:00 PM
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Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor & Council members,
I would like to request that my elected officials, Council member Chao & Councilmember Moore, be reinstated to their corresponding commissions. I don't feel that removing them was relevant to what they were being accused of doing when they were removed. It felt like a random "punishment" and not at all a representation of the quality of their work on the commissions. They were doing a fabulous job and should be allowed to continue their work. On the dias the 3 member majority decide what happens with almost little to no discussion to the topics or questions the either Councilmember Chao or Councilmember Moore bring up. I don't feel represented on the dais nor on the commissions. I feel like the majority have removed my representation.

I believe it is your job to run the city with a sense of equity for representation of all residents. I don't feel represented if my elected officials are not in as many commissions as you are.

Please reinstate them to their respective commissions.

Best Regards,
Tessa Parish
resident of Cupertino for 11 yrs

CC 09-06-2023
Item #8
Revisions to Cupertino City
Council Procedure
Manual
Written
Communications
From: Kitty Moore <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 10:47 PM
To: Kirsten Squarcia <[email protected]>
Subject: Item 8
Dear City Clerk,
Please add the attached Los Altos Accountability Policy to Item 8.

Thank you,
Kitty Moore
Kitty Moore
Councilmember
City Council
[email protected]
(408) 777-1389
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ACCOUNTABILITY POLICY OF THE LOS ALTOS CITY COUNCIL
Adopted October 12, 2021

PURPOSE
The Los Altos City Council adopts this policy for members of the City Council to assure public confidence in the integrity of local governance, to hold itself accountable to each other and the public, and to foster trust from the public.

This policy applies only to the City of Los Altos Mayor, Vice Mayor, and City Councilmembers serving on the Los Altos City Council (“Council”) for improper conduct that could result in admonition or censure.

This policy shall be effective on the date of adoption by the Council (“Effective Date”) and shall not be applied retroactively to any conduct occurring before the Effective Date.

Any disciplinary action taken by the Council under this policy shall be a final action and is not subject to an appeal or reconsideration.

POLICY
It is the policy of the Council that all its members shall abide by federal and state law, City ordinances, and City policies, including the Council Norms and Procedures (hereinafter referred to as Law or Policy). Violations of such Law or Policy tend to undermine the effectiveness of the Council as a whole and foster distrust from the public.

Depending on the circumstances of alleged violations of Law or Policy, the Council may initiate an investigation of the allegations prior to the filing of a request for any of the actions described in this policy. An investigation is not required, but any Councilmember may request and be granted an investigation of the alleged violation.

Nothing in this policy shall preclude individual Councilmembers from making public statements regarding such alleged conduct. While the Council has broad discretion in deciding certain actions it may choose to take in response to violations of Law or Policy, which would not require the Council to adopt policy, including but not limited to voting to remove a Councilmember from a Committee or Board, or a vote of no confidence in a particular Councilmember, this policy provides definitions and procedures related to two types of actions: admonition and censure.

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Councilmember has been publicly warned about such violations by another Councilmember or Councilmembers(s) and the Councilmember that received the warning continues to violate the Law or Policy.

Admonition
An admonition may be informal or formal and is typically directed to a member or members of the Council. An admonition may be issued in response to a particular alleged action or actions in violation of a Law or Policy. An informal admonition may be issued by the Council prior to any findings of fact regarding allegations, and because it is a warning or reminder, it would not require an investigation or separate hearings to determine whether the allegation is true. A formal admonition would follow a public hearing, as further described below. The Council recognizes the right to criticize is protected by the First Amendment, and may be done by an individual Councilmember, or by a Council motion and vote. A Mayor may from time to time remind Councilmembers to comply with any Law or Policy in order to conduct an orderly meeting.

Such reminders by the Mayor are not an admonition.

Censure
Censure is an official reprimand or condemnation made by Council in response to specified conduct by one of its own members. Censure is disciplinary in nature and requires the formal adoption of a resolution setting forth the Councilmember’s alleged violations of Law or Policy.

Although not required, censure could involve an investigation and it must protect the due process rights of the Councilmember being investigated. Censure carries no fine or suspension of the rights of the Councilmember as an elected official, but a censure is a punitive action for a Councilmember’s violations of Law or Policy.

PROCEDURE
Informal Admonition
An individual Councilmember can make an informal admonition at any Council meeting during the Public Presentations or Reports of Councilmembers portion of the meeting. The Councilmember making the informal admonition must first ask the Mayor to make the informal admonition and state on the record the basis for the informal admonition, including the previous two or more times that the Councilmember, who would be subject to the informal admonition, had been warned. After doing so, the Mayor must allow the Councilmember to make the informal admonition. If the Mayor would like to make an informal admonition, the Mayor is also required to state on the record the basis for the informal admonition.

Formal Admonition or Censure Public Hearing
At a public City Council Meeting, three (3) Councilmembers may request a discussion of a formal censure and/or formal admonition action be placed on a future regular meeting Council agenda. At the future meeting that the discussion is heard, a vote by three (3) or more Councilmembers is required to agendize a formal public hearing. The City Clerk shall provide a formal notice of the hearing to the Councilmember who is the subject of the action. The notice 4831-0084-6333v2
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shall contain the specific allegations and/or charges on which the proposed action is based and the date and time that the matter will be heard. At the hearing, the Councilmembers who requested the hearing shall have a cumulative total time of no more than 10 minutes to state the reason(s) they are requesting the formal admonition or censure, and the Councilmember who is the subject of the action shall have up to 10 minutes to respond. Upon hearing the testimony, the Council may take action setting forth its findings and stating the terms of the disciplinary action.

Disciplinary Action.

If, at the close of the hearing, a majority of the entire membership of the Council finds that the subject member’s conduct violates any Law or Policy, the Council may take one or more of the following measures:
(1) Formal Admonition. A Formal Admonition can be in the form of a motion and vote, or an adopted Resolution, and can take any or all of the following forms:
(a) The admonition is directed to one or all members of the Council, reminding them that a particular type of behavior is in violation of law or City policy; and/or (b) Direction is given to the subject Councilmember to correct the result of the particular behavior that violated Law or Policy; and/or
(c) A reprimand is directed to the subject member of the Council based on a particular action (or set of actions) that is determined to be in violation of Law or Policy but is considered by the Council to be not sufficiently serious to require formal censure. (2) Resolution of Censure. The Council may adopt a resolution of censure that clearly sets forth the facts supporting the allegations of misconduct giving rise to the censure. A resolution of censure requires a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council. A resolution of censure may include the imposition of certain actions against the Councilmember such as removal from a committee or Board.