SDWD Regular Meeting Livestream 12/17/25

The City of Encinitas San Diego Water District Board held a regular meeting on December 17, 2025, focusing primarily on water capacity charges and the advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) program. The board conducted a public hearing and subsequently approved Resolution 2025-12, which implements a 10.4% increase in water capacity charges effective March 1, 2026, with planned future increases tied to construction cost indices. Additionally, the board awarded a design-build agreement for the AMI program, authorizing an initial phase one contract valued at approximately $850,953 for design, software integration, and replacement of about 1,178 legacy meters. The AMI project aims to improve meter reading efficiency and customer leak detection over a multi-year implementation. The board also approved sole sourcing portable water meters from Neptune Technology Group to ensure compatibility with the new system. No public comments were received on these procurement items, and the motions passed unanimously. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of staff efforts and holiday wishes.