Mission
Established by Resolution No. NS-22 in 1948, and reestablished by Ordinance No. 87-10 in 1987, the Water Commission advises the Council in all matters pertaining to the Santa Cruz Water System and its maintenance and management. The Commission also makes studies of long range plans for securing sources of domestic water supply for the city and reports to the City Council its conclusions and recommendations for the improvement and extension of water systems, including sources, storage, transmission and distribution of water to consumers.
Meetings
The Water Commission meets in the Santa Cruz City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street, on the first Monday of each month, at 7:00 p.m.
Membership
The Commission consists of seven members who are appointed by the City Council.
One member shall be a qualified elector of the county who resides outside the city but within the city water service area; the other six shall be qualified electors of the City as established by Ordinance 87-10.
Staff Contact
Bill Kocher, Director
Water Department
212 Locust Street, Suite A
Santa Cruz, CA. 95060
831-420-5200
email
Additional Information
Meeting Information