Santa Cruz County Sanitation District public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to amend connection charges and adopt a resolution setting those charges. The board will also consider rescinding a 2005 declaration that the Rodeo Gulch Trunkline is overcapacity, which would lift associated development restrictions. Other items include approving on-call civil engineering consultants and accepting completion of the Lower Rodeo Trunkline Replacement Project.
- Public hearing on proposed ordinance amending District Code Title 5, Chapter 5.04, Article II, Connection Charges
- Resolution to rescind Resolution No. 05-18, lifting Rodeo Gulch Trunkline overcapacity declaration and development restrictions
- Selection of three consultants (Carollo Engineers, Schaaf & Wheeler, HydroScience Engineers) for on-call civil engineering services through June 30, 2026
- Notice of Completion for Lower Rodeo Trunkline Replacement Project, Contract No. 24D0915
- Status update on emergency sewer repair contract with Granite Construction Company, Inc. (Contract No. 25D1129)
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District Board will consider setting a public hearing to adopt an ordinance amending District Code Title 5, Chapter 5.04, Article II, regarding connection charges. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including approval of an emergency sewer repair contract with Granite Construction Company, acceptance of completed sewer projects, and approval of plans for the West Seacliff Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
- Proposed ordinance amending sewer connection charges, with public hearing to be set
- Emergency contract with Granite Construction Company for Capitola Road sewer repair
- Notice of completion for 2022 Sewer Pipe Repair Project (Contract No. 23D0730)
- Notice of completion for East Cliff/Portola Drives Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation (Contract No. 25D1119)
- Approval of plans and bid authorization for West Seacliff Sewer Rehabilitation Project
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District will consider final adoption of its 2024/25 budget, along with several contract amendments and a status update on an emergency sewer repair. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, accepting a status report on the CC151-CC150 emergency sewer repair, and amending contracts for engineering and tree services. The regular agenda features the budget adoption, which is the main item for public discussion.
- Final adoption of 2024/25 District budget
- Status update on CC151-CC150 emergency sewer repair (Contract No. 24D1021) with SubTerra Construction, Inc.
- Amendment to Carollo Engineers contract for Rodeo Pump Station Capacity Upgrade, increasing by $79,660.25 to $564,586.05
- Amendment to Community Tree Service contract for on-call tree and brush clearing, increasing by $85,000 to $120,000
- Final adoption of ordinance amending District Code Titles 2, 5, and 7
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District Board will hold a regular meeting with several action items. They will consider deferring construction of the D.A. Porath Facility Upgrade project beyond summer 2025, modify waiver conditions for Shadowbrook Restaurant's sewer lateral use, and hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending District Code Titles 2, 5, and 7. The consent agenda includes ratifying paid invoices for March-June 2024 and accepting a status update on an emergency sewer repair contract.
- Defer construction of D.A. Porath Facility Upgrade project beyond 2025
- Modify waiver conditions for Shadowbrook Restaurant's cross-stream sewer lateral (APN: 035-111-04)
- Public hearing on ordinance amending District Code Titles 2, 5, and 7
- Ratify voucher reports for March, April, May, June FY 2023/24
- Status update on emergency sewer repair contract with SubTerra Construction, Inc. (Contract No. 24D1021)
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District is holding its 850th regular meeting. The board will consider consent agenda items including approving minutes, accepting a status update on an emergency sewer repair contract with SubTerra Construction, accepting a slurry seal project completion, and ratifying a $196,000 manhole rehabilitation contract. No items are listed for the regular agenda.
- Status update on emergency sewer repair contract with SubTerra Construction (CC151-CC150)
- Notice of completion for Valencia Slurry Seal project with Catos General Engineering
- Ratification of $196,000 contract with H&R Plumbing for East Cliff/Portola Drives manhole rehabilitation
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District will consider awarding a $4.6 million contract for the Rodeo Pump Station capacity upgrade to GSW Construction, Inc., and rejecting a bid protest from SubTerra Construction, Inc. The board will also consider approving an ordinance amending Titles 2, 5, and 7 of the District Code and setting a public hearing for October 3, 2024. Consent agenda items include ratifying four on-call construction management contracts at $2 million each and approving a $140,609 amendment for engineering services at the D.A. Porath Sanitation Facility.
- Award of Rodeo Pump Station capacity upgrade contract to GSW Construction, Inc. for $4,641,151.90, with bid protest from SubTerra Construction, Inc.
- Ratification of on-call construction management contracts with 4Leaf, Inc., Consor North America, Inc., Haley & Aldrich, Inc., and MNS Engineering, Inc., each for $2,000,000.
- Amendment to agreement with HydroScience Engineers, Inc. for D.A. Porath Sanitation Facility projects, increasing contract by $140,609 to a not-to-exceed amount of $270,805.
- Proposed ordinance amending Titles 2, 5, and 7 of the Santa Cruz County Sanitation District Code, with public hearing set for October 3, 2024.
- Status update on emergency sewer repair contract with SubTerra Construction, Inc. for CC151-CC150 emergency sewer repair.
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District's regular meeting scheduled for August 15, 2024, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine items and one regular agenda item. The main decision is whether to require Shadowbrook Restaurant to relocate its cross-stream sewer lateral and connect to the sewer main on Wharf Road by August 1, 2025. Consent items include approving minutes, accepting an emergency sewer repair status update, approving a contract assignment for tree services, selecting an environmental engineering consultant, accepting a parcel annexation, and adopting a loan resolution for the Valencia Creek Sewer Relocation Project.
- Require Shadowbrook Restaurant to relocate cross-stream sewer lateral and connect to Wharf Road sewer main by Aug 1, 2025
- Accept status update on emergency sewer repair contract with SubTerra Construction, Inc. (Contract No. 24D1021)
- Approve assignment of tree and brush clearing contract from Lewis Tree Service to Davey Tree Expert Company (Contract No. 24D0917)
- Select Harris & Associates, Inc. for on-call environmental engineering services through Aug 1, 2026
- Adopt new authorizing resolution for Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan for Valencia Creek Sewer Relocation Project
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District will hold public hearings to consider adopting the 2024/25 sewer service charges and the district budget. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering emergency sewer repairs, contract awards, and project completions, including a $188,188 contract for facility upgrades and a $700,000 increase for odor control services.
- Public hearing on 2024/25 sewer service charges and budget
- Emergency sewer repair contract with SubTerra Construction, Inc. (not-to-exceed $170,000)
- Award contract to Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc. for $188,188 (D.A. Porath Station access hatch)
- Approve $700,000 increase for Evoqua Water Technologies odor control services (total not-to-exceed $1,825,000)
- Approve $65,787 per fiscal year for County Green Business Program
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the 2024/25 sewer service charges, effective July 1, 2024, and will also consider accepting the proposed 2024/25 budget. The board will decide on a resolution to allow the District to participate in the County's Project Labor Agreement pilot program for the D.A. Porath Facility Improvements project. Consent items include approving minutes, accepting a status update on an emergency sewer repair contract, and approving a $27,041.28 sewer service charge refund for 2880 Soquel Avenue.
- Public hearing on 2024/25 sewer service charges, effective July 1, 2024
- Proposed 2024/25 budget acceptance
- Resolution to adopt Project Labor Agreement guidelines for D.A. Porath Facility Improvements
- Status update on emergency sewer repair contract with SubTerra Construction (CC151-CC150)
- Sewer service charge refund of $27,041.28 for 2880 Soquel Avenue
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District is holding its 845th regular meeting. The board will hear a presentation on City of Santa Cruz wastewater treatment projects, receive the District Engineer's report, and vote on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, a status update on an emergency sewer repair contract with SubTerra Construction, Inc., and a memorandum of agreement with the Northern Santa Cruz County Integrated Regional Water Management Program. No items are listed for the regular agenda.
- Status update on emergency sewer repair contract with SubTerra Construction, Inc. (Contract No. 24D1021) for CC151-CC150
- Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Northern Santa Cruz County Integrated Regional Water Management Program
- Presentation from City of Santa Cruz on Wastewater Treatment Facility Projects
- Approval of minutes from April 4, 2024 regular meeting
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District's regular meeting scheduled for April 18, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled
Regular Meeting
The Board of Directors will review a status update on emergency sewer repairs by SubTerra Construction, Inc. They are also considering a contribution for Earth Day Santa Cruz 2024 and the approval of plans for a facility upgrade project.
- Status update on CC151-CC150 Emergency Sewer Repair contract with SubTerra Construction, Inc.
- $1,200 contribution to fund Earth Day Santa Cruz 2024
- Approval of plans, specifications, and estimate for D.A. Porath Sanitation Facility Upgrade Access Hatch project
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District board will consider setting a public hearing to adopt a resolution setting 2024/25 sewer service charges, based on a revenue study by Hornberger Engineering. The board will also ratify paid invoices for July through February, review an emergency sewer repair contract, and approve software and design contract amendments.
- Public hearing on 2024/25 sewer service charges (Prop 218)
- Ratify vouchers for July–February FY 2023-24
- Status update on emergency sewer repair with SubTerra Construction (Contract 24D1021)
- Approve $15,729.64 software licenses with DLT Solutions / TD Synnex
- Amend Consor North America contract by $91,895 for East Cliff Transmission Main Relocation
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District is meeting to consider approving revenue bond financing, accept a status update on an emergency sewer repair contract, and approve a contract amendment for the Arana Trunkline Sewer Replacement Project. The board will also hear the 2023 Annual Pretreatment Program Report and take public comments.
- Resolution approving revenue bond financing via Installment Purchase Agreement with Santa Cruz County Capital Financing Authority
- Status update on emergency sewer repair contract with SubTerra Construction, Inc. for CC151-CC150 (Contract No. R3-0290)
- Contract Amendment No. 3 with Consor North America, Inc. for Arana Trunkline Sewer Replacement, increasing compensation by $118,685 to a not-to-exceed $994,685
- 2023 Annual Pretreatment Program Report
- Approval of minutes from Feb 15, 2024 meeting
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District is meeting to adopt an ordinance updating sewer service charges and billing rules, and to approve an emergency contract for a sewer repair on Soquel Drive. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes approval and public comment periods.
- Final adoption of ordinance amending District Code Titles 2 and 5 on rate setting, sewer service charges, and billing/collection
- Emergency contract with SubTerra Construction, Inc. for CC151-CC150 sewer repair on Soquel Drive (Contract No. 24D1021)
- Approval of minutes from Feb 1, 2024 regular meeting
- District Engineer's report
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District will hold a public hearing to consider adopting, in concept, an ordinance amending District Code Titles 2 and 5 related to rate setting, sewer service charges, and billing and collection. The board will also review routine consent items, including approval of minutes, annual certification of financial responsibility for underground storage tanks, and a sewage overflow report.
- Public hearing on proposed ordinance amending District Code Titles 2 and 5 (rate setting, sewer service charges, billing and collection)
- Annual certification of financial responsibility for petroleum underground storage tanks (authorize Operations Manager Beatriz Barranco to sign)
- Review sewage overflow report for 4567 Opal Cliffs Drive
- Approve minutes of Jan 18, 2024 regular meeting
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District will hold its 839th regular meeting, covering routine consent items and two regular agenda items. The board will consider approving a proposed ordinance amending District Code related to rate setting, sewer service charges, and billing, and will also review the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program. Consent items include accepting the FY 2022-23 audit, a $293,718 contract with Telstar Instruments for PLC upgrades, a resolution on bond reimbursement, and sewage overflow reports.
- Approve $293,718 contract with Telstar Instruments for Programmable Logic Controller upgrades (Contract No. 24D1010)
- Consider ordinance amending District Code Titles 2 and 5 on rate setting, sewer service charges, and billing
- Accept audit report and financial statements for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
- Adopt resolution declaring intent to reimburse expenditures with 2022 bond proceeds
- Review sewage overflow reports for Manhole AK266 on Rio Del Mar Boulevard and 2130 Portola Drive