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Matter 26-273

Exclusive Negotiations Agreement between the City of San José, City of Santa Clara, and Valley Water for Land Intended for a Future Direct Potable Reuse Facility.

Utilities City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 10 Mar 2026
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File
26-273
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
10 Mar 2026
Last synced
13 Jun 2026 · 00:19

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Memorandum

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The memorandum discusses an Exclusive Negotiations Agreement (ENA) between the City of San José, Valley Water, and the City of Santa Clara for land intended for the Pure Water Silicon Valley Project (PWSV). It recommends that the City Manager be authorized to execute the ENA, which will reserve a City-owned parcel of land for a minimum of three years while negotiations for long-term agreements are ongoing. The ENA aims to facilitate the development of a direct potable reuse facility to address future water supply shortages, particularly during drought periods. The memorandum outlines the collaboration between the involved parties and the necessary studies and agreements required for the project.

Key points
  • The ENA reserves land for the Pure Water Silicon Valley Project for at least three years.
  • The project aims to produce 24,000 acre-feet per year of purified water.
  • Collaboration involves the City of San José, City of Santa Clara, and Santa Clara Valley Water District.
  • The memorandum indicates no fiscal impacts associated with the ENA.
  • Future updates will be provided to the City Council and the Recycled Water Policy Advisory Committee.
Limitations
  • The document contains unresolved placeholders such as specific dates and meeting details.
  • The text appears to be a draft as it includes references to future meetings and recommendations.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 3/24/26 26-273 2.8 FROM: Jeff Provenzano DATE: February 23, 2026 Date: 3/1/26 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Exclusive Negotiations Agreement between the City of San José, Valley Water, and City of Santa Clara for Land Intended for a Future Direct Potable Reuse Facility RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute the Exclusive Negotiations Agreement between the City of San José, City of Santa Clara, and Santa Clara Valley Water District, for real property to develop the proposed Pure Water Silicon Valley Project. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Approval of the recommendation will enable the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) to proceed with the Pure Water Silicon Valley Project (PWSV) by providing assurance that the City-owned parcel of land will be reserved for a minimum of three years while negotiations for long-term agreements for the PWSV are ongoing. Furthermore, the interests of the City of San José, City of Santa Clara, and the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF) are protected by not reserving the land...
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Agreement

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This Exclusive Negotiations Agreement is between the City of San Jose, City of Santa Clara, and Santa Clara Valley Water District regarding the construction and operation of a direct potable reuse facility known as 'Pure Water Silicon Valley' on a specified property. The agreement outlines the responsibilities of the parties, the term of the agreement, and the process for negotiations and project development. It includes provisions for good faith negotiations, project milestones, and confidentiality. The agreement is marked as a draft.

Key points
  • The agreement is between the City of San Jose, City of Santa Clara, and Santa Clara Valley Water District.
  • It pertains to a property located at the east side of Zanker Road, north of State Route 237.
  • Valley Water proposes to construct a direct potable reuse facility known as 'Pure Water Silicon Valley'.
  • The term of the agreement is three years with options for extensions.
  • The parties agree to negotiate in good faith and prepare necessary agreements for the project.
  • The City retains the right to use the property for interim purposes before a ground lease is executed.
  • The agreement includes provisions for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Limitations
  • The document is marked as a draft, indicating it may not reflect the final terms.
  • Exhibit A, which describes the property, is incomplete.
  • Exhibit B, the Schedule of Performance, contains deadlines but lacks specific dates.
  • Exhibit C, the Notice of Exercise of Option to Extend Agreement, has unresolved placeholders for dates.

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SAW:WMK EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS AGREEMENT APN 01531063 This Exclusive Negotiations Agreement ("Agreement") is effective the date fully executed (“Effective Date”) by and between the CITY OF SAN JOSE, a municipal corporation of the State of California ("City"), the CITY OF SANTA CLARA, a municipal corporation of the State of California (“Santa Clara”), and SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a California special district (“Valley Water”). City, Santa Clara, and Valley Water are sometimes referred to herein as a "Party" or collectively as the "Parties." RECITALS A. WHEREAS, City is the owner of certain real property located at the east side of Zanker Road, north of State Route 237 (APN 01531063) in the City of San José, and more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (“Property”); B. WHEREAS, City and Santa Clara are the owners of the San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant (collectively “Owners”); C. WHEREAS, City is the administering agency for the management of the San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant lands, including for the Property; D. WHEREAS, Valley Water proposes to construct and operate a...
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Letter from TPAC, 3/12/26

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The Treatment Plant Advisory Committee (TPAC) reviewed an Exclusive Negotiations Agreement for land intended for a future Direct Potable Reuse Facility at its meeting on March 12, 2026. The committee recommended approval of the agreement between the City of San José, Santa Clara Valley Water District, and City of Santa Clara for the Pure Water Silicon Valley Project.

Key points
  • TPAC meeting date: March 12, 2026
  • Item reviewed: Exclusive Negotiations Agreement for land for a Direct Potable Reuse Facility
  • Staff recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement
  • TPAC recommended approval with 8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains, and 1 Absent

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SUPPLEMENTAL COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: 3/24/26 26-273 2.8 SAN JOSE! SANTA CLARA WATER POLLUTION March CONTROL TREATMENT PLANT ADVISORYCOMMITTEE PLANT 12, 2026 The Honorable Mayor and City Council City of San José 200 East Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95113 Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council: At its meeting on March 12, 2026, the Treatment Plant Advisory Committee (TPAC) reviewed this item: 5.A. Exclusive Negotiations Agreement between the City of San José, Valley Water, and City of Santa Clara for Land Intended for a Future Direct Potable Reuse Facility Staff Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the Exclusive Negotiations Agreement between City of San José, Santa Clara Valley Water District, and City of Santa Clara, for Real Property to Develop the Proposed Pure Water Silicon Valley Project. Action: On a motion made by Vice Chair Karen Hardy and a second Member Michael Mulcahy, TPAC recommended approval of item by Committee Ayes — 8 (Candelas, Cohen, Shannon, Gonzalez, Hardy, Kwok, Montano, Mulcahy) Nays — 0 Abstain - 0 Absent- 1(Pineda) Fag (2 Sincerely, Domingo Candelas, Chair TREATMENT PLANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 700 LOS ESTEROS ROAD SAN...