Santa Cruz County Sanitation District public meetings in 2025
18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District is meeting to adopt a revised final budget for 2025/26 and a 2026 meeting schedule. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to District Code Title 7, Chapter 7.04.
- Proposed ratification of $219,863 contract with Confluence Restoration, Inc. for Upper Rodeo Revegetation Project
- Proposed $168,070.43 increase to Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC contract for odor control services
- Proposed purchase of valves for D.A. Porath pump station not-to-exceed $411,833.09
- Status update on emergency sewer project between manholes AH92 and AH90 by Don Chapin Company, Inc.
- Public hearing for Ordinance Amending District Code Title 7, Chapter 7.04
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District is meeting to approve several infrastructure and environmental contracts. The board will consider a sewer replacement project and an emergency sewer repair contract.
- Ratification of $355,355 contract with Golden State Construction & Utility, Inc. for EJ21-EJ27 Sewer Replacement project
- Emergency contract with Don Chapin Company, Inc. for sewer line repair between manholes AH92 and AH90
- Not-to-exceed $56,604 contract with Denise Duffy & Associates, Inc. for Upper Rodeo Revegetation Project environmental services
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District will consider the final adoption of its 2025/26 budget. The Board will also review a developer agreement for a college housing project and a proposed ordinance to amend the District Code.
- Final adoption of the 2025/26 Santa Cruz County Sanitation District budget
- Developer agreement between GS Development Services California, LLC and the District for the Cabrillo Community College housing project
- Proposed ordinance amending District Code Title 7, Chapter 7.04, Articles IV and X
- Public hearing for the proposed ordinance set for December 4, 2025
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District is meeting to approve several infrastructure contracts and easements. The board will consider a major sewer rehabilitation project and a pump station equipment upgrade.
- Ratification of $2,863,183.00 contract with Westland Contractors, Inc. for Soquel Village Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 2
- Contract amendment of $69,337.53 with Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc. for a manual transfer switch at Dolphin Pump Station
- Approval of temporary construction and monitoring easements for Joe B. Ritchey and Anne Ritchey (APNs 026-211-22 & 026-211-25) for the EJ21-EJ27 Sewer Replacement Project
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District will consider approving revised plans, specifications, and an engineer's estimate for the D.A. Porath Sanitation Valve Replacement and Emergency Bypass Project, and authorize calling for bids with a bid opening on October 30, 2025. The board will also ratify paid invoices for April through July, approve meeting minutes, and review a sewage overflow report from 254 Aptos Beach Drive.
- Approve plans and call for bids for D.A. Porath Sanitation Valve Replacement and Emergency Bypass Project
- Ratify voucher reports for April, May, June FY 2024/25 and July FY 2025/26
- Review sewage overflow report for 254 Aptos Beach Drive
- Approve minutes from the September 4, 2025 regular meeting
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District Board will consider approving plans and an engineer's estimate for the Upper Rodeo Revegetation Project and authorize a call for bids. The board will also accept a status update on an emergency sewer repair contract with SubTerra Construction, Inc. for the Vienna Drive project. Consent agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Approve plans, specs, and engineer's estimate for Upper Rodeo Revegetation Project; set bid opening for Sept 25, 2025
- Accept status update No. 2 on emergency contract with SubTerra Construction for Vienna Drive AA10-AA17 sewer repair
- Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting of Aug 21, 2025
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District will consider approving a $200,000 increase to Tetra Tech's SCADA support contract, raising the not-to-exceed amount to $450,000 per fiscal year. The board will also accept a status update on the emergency sewer repair on Vienna Drive with SubTerra Construction, Inc., and adopt a resolution accepting sewer line rerouting at Yacht Harbor Manor Mobile Home Park. The meeting includes routine consent items such as approving prior meeting minutes.
- Approve $200,000 contract amendment with Tetra Tech for SCADA support services (Contract No. 25D1034)
- Accept status update on emergency sewer repair on Vienna Drive with SubTerra Construction (Contract No. 26D1207/R2-6578)
- Adopt resolution accepting sanitary sewer lines and manholes rerouting at Yacht Harbor Manor Mobile Home Park (APN: 026-65-104)
- Approve minutes of the August 7, 2025 regular meeting
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District Board will consider ratifying emergency contracts for sewer repairs on 5th Avenue, Soquel Drive, and Vienna Drive, and accept completed work on the West Seacliff Sewer Rehabilitation project. The board will also vote on approving plans and calling for bids for the EJ21-EJ27 Sewer Replacement Project, and on partnering with the County for a development impact fee study.
- Ratify emergency contract with SubTerra Construction for Vienna Drive sewer main repair (Item 10)
- Approve final cost of $148,485.22 for 5th Avenue Emergency Sewer Repair (Item 8)
- Approve contract amendment increasing Soquel Drive Emergency Sewer Project to $1,634,000 (Item 9)
- Approve plans and call for bids for EJ21-EJ27 Sewer Replacement Project (Item 13)
- Partner with County of Santa Cruz on Willdan Financial Services impact fee study (Item 14)
Regular Meeting
The Board will hold public hearings to consider the proposed 2025/26 budget and the sewer service charge report. The body will also consider adopting an updated Sewer System Management Plan and approve several infrastructure contracts.
- Public hearing for the proposed 2025/26 budget
- Public hearing for the 2025/26 sewer service charge report
- Contract amendment for Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC for odor and corrosion control services increasing by $300,000 (not-to-exceed $2,125,000)
- Contract with RKI Instruments, Inc. for gas monitoring equipment not-to-exceed $157,744.60
- Contract with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for Moosehead Drive Sewer Relocation project design not-to-exceed $115,715
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District is conducting a public hearing to consider new sewer service charges effective July 1, 2025. The board will also review the proposed 2025/26 budget and consider several emergency sewer repair contracts and equipment purchases.
- Public hearing for 2025/26 sewer service charges effective July 1, 2025
- Proposed contract with Pencco, Inc. for odor and corrosion control services up to $1,350,000 per fiscal year
- Final payment of $598,818.83 to Subterra Construction, Inc. for CC151-CC150 emergency sewer repair
- Contract increase of $153,974 for HydroScience Engineers, Inc. regarding D.A. Porath facility projects
- Purchase of a high-definition CCTV camera from WECO Industries for $106,965.40
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District Board will consider ratifying paid invoices for July through January of fiscal year 2024/2025, accept status updates on two emergency sewer projects (Soquel Drive and 5th Avenue), approve a final contract amount for the Flush Truck Fill Station Project, and authorize a new contract for the East Cliff Pump Station study. The board will also vote on transferring $70,000 to purchase a vacuum pump truck.
- Ratify paid invoices for July, August, September, October, November, December, and January of FY 2024/2025
- Accept status update on Soquel Drive Emergency Sewer Project with Monterey Peninsula Engineering
- Accept status update on 5th Avenue Emergency Sewer Repair with Granite Construction Company
- Approve $138,660 contract with Schaaf and Wheeler for East Cliff Pump Station study
- Approve $70,000 transfer for purchase of a vacuum pump truck from Peterson Trucks
Regular Meeting
The April 17, 2025 regular meeting of the Santa Cruz County Sanitation District has been cancelled.
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District will consider approving emergency contracts for sewer repairs on Soquel Drive and at 5th Avenue and East Cliff Drive, and a $58,230 contract for HVAC improvements at the D.A. Porath Facility. The board will also accept a status update on the Soquel Drive emergency sewer project and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Status update on emergency contract with Monterey Peninsula Engineering for Soquel Drive sewer project, Contract No. 25D1146/R1-1463
- Emergency contract with Granite Construction Company for 2025 5th Avenue emergency sewer repair at intersection of 5th Avenue and East Cliff Drive
- Contract with Airtec Service for HVAC improvements at D.A. Porath Facility, not-to-exceed $58,230, Contract No. 25D1148
- Approval of minutes from the March 20, 2025 regular meeting
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District will consider setting a public hearing to adopt a resolution establishing 2025/26 sewer service charges. The board will also vote on consent items including a $53,518.09 contract for computer server upgrades, a $1,500 contribution to Earth Day Santa Cruz 2025, and reappointment of an alternate director.
- Set public hearing for 2025/26 sewer service charges resolution
- Approve $53,518.09 contract with Converge Technology Solutions for server upgrades at D.A. Porath Facility
- Approve $1,500 contribution to Earth Day Santa Cruz 2025
- Accept status update on Soquel Drive Emergency Sewer Project with Monterey Peninsula Engineering
- Adopt resolution reappointing Jacques Bertrand as Alternate Director for Second Supervisorial District
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District Board will consider approving two emergency sewer repair contracts and a valve replacement project. Items include finalizing a $436,778.72 emergency sewer repair with Granite Construction, approving an emergency contract with Monterey Peninsula Engineering for a Soquel Drive sewer repair, and authorizing bidding for a valve replacement project at the D.A. Porath facility.
- Approve final amount of $436,778.72 for emergency sewer repair with Granite Construction (Item 8)
- Approve emergency contract with Monterey Peninsula Engineering for Soquel Drive sewer repair (Item 9)
- Authorize bidding for D.A. Porath valve replacement and emergency bypass project (Item 10)
- Receive 2024 Annual Pretreatment Program Report (Item 4.1)
- Approve minutes of the Feb 20, 2025 regular meeting (Item 7)
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District will consider ratifying a $2,622,570 contract with SubTerra Construction for the West Seacliff Sewer Rehabilitation Project and authorizing up to $356,816.44 for valve replacements at the D.A. Porath pump station. The board will also certify financial responsibility for underground storage tanks and approve minutes from prior meetings. No items are listed for the regular agenda.
- Ratify $2,622,570 contract with SubTerra Construction for West Seacliff Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1
- Authorize up to $356,816.44 for D.A. Porath pump station valve replacements (sole source from Southwest Valve)
- Approve Certificate of Financial Responsibility for petroleum underground storage tanks
- Approve minutes from Jan 16 and Feb 6, 2025 meetings
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District is meeting to approve a contractor agreement for sewer monitoring and authorize bids for a habitat restoration project. The Board will also consider the 2024 Sewer System Management Plan Audit report.
- Contract with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for 2024/25 flow monitoring and hydraulic modeling not to exceed $277,000
- Approval of plans and specifications for Arana Gulch Sewer Replacement, Phase 1, Habitat Restoration
- Bid opening for Arana Gulch project set for April 3, 2025
- Acceptance and filing of the Sewer System Management Plan Audit 2024 report
Regular Meeting
The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District Board will consider final adoption of an ordinance updating sewer connection charges, accept the annual audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, and review the five-year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2025-2029. The board will also vote on a $150,000 contract amendment with Tetra Tech for SCADA support services.
- Final adoption of ordinance amending District Code Title 5, Chapter 5.04, Article II on connection charges
- Acceptance of the Basic Audit Report and Financial Statements for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024
- Contract amendment with Tetra Tech, Inc. for SCADA support services, increasing compensation by $150,000 to $250,000
- Consideration of the Capital Improvement Program report for fiscal years 2025-2029
- Approval of minutes from the December 5, 2024 regular meeting