On the agenda: Scvwd Santa Clara Valley Water Commission — Data Center (Oct 28)

Santa Clara Valley Water District
Santa Clara Valley Water Commission
HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California
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REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
12:00 PM

District Mission: Provide Silicon Valley safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy.

COMMISSION:
Hon. Murali Srinivasan, Chairperson
Hon. Rob Rennie, Vice Chairperson
BOARD REPRESENTATIVES:
Chairperson Tony Estremera
Vice Chairperson Richard Santos
Director Nai Hsueh

All public records relating to an open session 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 to the public through
the legislative body agenda web page 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 participate in the legislative body’s meeting. Please advise the Clerk of the Board
Office of any special needs by calling (408) 630-2277.

Staff Liaisons:
Rita Chan
Rachael Gibson
Stephanie Simunic (COB
Liaison)
Assistant Deputy Clerk II
[email protected]
1-408-630-2408

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

Santa Clara Valley Water District
Santa Clara Valley Water Commission
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:00 PM

HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden
Expressway, San Jose, California
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bonds, notes or other obligations.
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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
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1.

CALL TO ORDER:

1.1.
2.

Roll Call.

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 matters not listed on the agenda may do so by completing a Speaker Card and
submitting it to the Clerk, or by using the “Raise Hand” feature within the Zoom meeting
application to request recognition. Speakers will be acknowledged by the
Board/Committee Chair in the order requests are received and, when recognized, will be
granted speaking access to address the Board/Committee.
Public comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, or such other time
as determined by the Chair. State law does not permit the Board/Committee to take
action on, or engage in extended discussion of, any item not appearing on the posted
agenda, except as otherwise authorized under applicable law. If Board/Committee
action is requested, the matter may be scheduled for consideration at a future meeting.
All public comments requiring a response will be referred to staff for a written reply. The
Board/Committee may take action on any item of business appearing on the posted
agenda.

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3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
3.1.

Approval of April 8, 2026 Santa Clara Valley Water District Water
Commission (SCVWD WC) Minutes.

26-0838

Recommendation: Approve the minutes.

4.

Manager:

Wendy Ho, 408-630-3874

Attachments:

Attachment 1: 04082026 SCVWD WC Minutes

Est. Staff Time:

5 Minutes

REGULAR AGENDA:
4.1.

Receive and Discuss Information on Water Use at Data Centers and
Opportunities for Collaboration.

26-0780

Recommendation: Receive and discuss information on water use at data centers
and opportunities for collaboration.
Manager:

Kirsten Struve, 408-630-3138

Attachments:

Attachment 1: PowerPoint
Attachment 2: MWENDO

Est. Staff Time:
4.2.

15 Minutes

Review the 2026 Santa Clara Valley Water District Water Commission
(SCVWD WC) Work Plan, the Outcomes of Board Action of Commission
Requests, the Commission’s Next Meeting Agenda; and Confirm Next
Meeting Date.

26-0839

Recommendation: Review the SCVWD WC Work Plan to guide the Commission’s
discussions regarding policy alternatives and implications for
Board deliberation; the outcomes of Board action of
Commission requests, the Commission’s next meeting agenda;
and confirm next meeting date.

5.

Manager:

Wendy Ho, 408-630-3874

Attachments:

Attachment 1: SCVWD WC 2026 Work Plan

Est. Staff Time:

5 Minutes

INFORMATION ITEMS:

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5.1.

Standing Items Report.

26-0834

Recommendation: Standing Items Report
This item allows the Santa Clara Valley Water District Water
Commission to receive verbal or written updates and discuss
the Board's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 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.
Manager:

Wendy Ho, 408-630-3874

Attachments:

Attachment 1: Board Work Plan Standing Items Report

Est. Staff Time:

5 Minutes

6.

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.

7.

REPORTS:

8.

7.1.

Directors Report

7.2.

Managers Report

7.3.

Commission Member's Report

7.4.

Informational Links:
https://www.valleywater.org/how-we-operate/committees/board-committees
•Board Policy and Monitoring Committee (BPMC) - formerly Board Policy and
Planning Committee & Diversity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee
•Environmental Creek Cleanup Committee (ECCC) - formerly Homeless
Encampment Committee
•Water Supply and Demand Management (WSDM) - formerly Water Storage
Exploratory Committee & Water Conservation & Demand Management
Committee
•Water Tracker
https://www.valleywater.org/your-water/water-supply-planning/monthly-watertra
cker
•Public Tours
https://www.valleywater.org/learning-center/public-tours

ADJOURN:

8.1.

October 28, 2026

Adjourn. The Next Regular Meeting is Scheduled at 12:00 p.m., on
Wednesday, January 27, 2027.

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