Soquel Creek Water District 06/02/2026

The Soquel Creek Water District board meeting held on June 2, 2026, primarily focused on labor contract negotiations, budget approval, and capital project oversight. District employees expressed concerns about the bargaining process, emphasizing the need for fair salary adjustments, remote work continuation, and implementation of a recent classification and compensation study. The board reviewed and adopted the draft fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, which included a new online presentation format and detailed capital improvement plans with no unfunded projects identified. Discussions also covered the approval of task orders with Montgomery Associates for hydrology and technical services, highlighting the importance of infrastructure evaluation and water basin management. The board addressed questions about budget flexibility related to labor negotiations and capital project deferrals, confirming that adjustments would be brought back for board consideration if necessary. Overall, the meeting underscored ongoing efforts to balance labor costs, capital investments, and operational needs within the district's financial planning.