Soquel Creek Water District 09/15/26

The Soquel Creek Water District board meeting held on September 15, 2026, covered a range of topics including water rate comparisons with neighboring districts, recognition of a retiring finance employee, updates on district infrastructure projects, and regulatory compliance with new statewide turf irrigation restrictions. Key procurement-related discussions involved updates on capital improvement projects such as the installation of a foam suppression system at the Pure Water SoCal treatment plant, replacement of pipelines from Monroe to Wallace, and the Fairway Tank recoating and repair project scheduled to start in October. The board also approved ordinances related to water conservation and landscaping to comply with new state regulations on nonfunctional turf. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved a strategic framework for fiscal years 2027 to 2029 to guide future district priorities and work plans. Motions were passed to adopt the retirement resolution and the new ordinances, reflecting ongoing governance and operational planning efforts.