SDWD & Regular City Council Meeting Livestream 08/19/2026

The City of Encinitas held a joint meeting of the San Diego Water District and the City Council on August 19, 2026. A key procurement-related discussion focused on the water meter upgrade project, where the board reviewed progress on the design-build contract awarded to Ferguson for approximately $850,953. The project involves upgrading 1,176 meters in cycle 7 with new Neptune meters, including meter and lid replacements to support an automatic meter reading system. The contractor began ordering materials in July 2026 and is scheduled to start installation in mid-September, with completion expected within four to six weeks. The board also discussed future phases involving gateway network installations to enable advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), with contract amendments anticipated. Additionally, the district is pursuing federal WaterSMART grants for funding, although recent applications were unsuccessful. Notifications to affected customers are planned for late August and early September. The meeting included questions about battery life of new meters, manual reading capabilities, and phased installation plans. No votes or motions were recorded in the transcript, but the update provided key insights into ongoing capital improvement and procurement activities related to water infrastructure upgrades.