SDWD & Regular City Council Meeting 9/17/25

The City of Encinitas convened a joint meeting of the San Diego Water District and the regular City Council on September 17, 2025. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the joint facilities capital improvement program (CIP), including updates on infrastructure assets such as filtration plants, reservoirs, pump stations, and pipelines. The board reviewed ongoing and planned CIP projects, including a solar panel installation project with 467 kilowatt capacity and a 574 kilowatt-hour battery system, currently under construction and expected to complete by March 2026. The meeting also addressed funding strategies, with both San Diego Water District and Santa Fe Irrigation District setting aside funds annually for major projects like the Lake Hodges Dam, which is currently under legal review. Additionally, the board discussed upcoming rate increases for recycled water over the next four years to offset rising operational costs, with plans to evaluate budget impacts after the rainy season and incorporate findings into the next rate study. No contract awards or RFPs were presented, but the CIP updates and rate adjustments indicate ongoing capital and operational planning efforts.