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.

Bylaws
Under the applicable statues of the State of California and the City Charter of the City of Santa Cruz California the By-laws of the Water Commission set forth the rules and regulations governing the organization and procedures of the City Water Commission.
By-laws of the Water Commission - Updated December 14, 2021.

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. For more information on meeting procedures and how to participate, see: Meeting Information

PLEASE NOTE: As of March 1, 2023, participation in meetings for City Advisory Bodies is in-person only. Members of the public can continue to stream the audio for the meetings from the City’s website, however public comment will no longer be taken virtually and those wishing to address the board must be in attendance at the location provided on the agenda.

Water Commission Meetings (Click here to access upcoming agendas and those after October 2017)

 For access to meeting agendas prior to October 2017, please click here: Meeting Agendas

Staff Contact
Holly Cagliero, Administration
Water Department
212 Locust Street, Suite A
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-420-5200
email

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Accessibility of all online advisory body agenda packets, minutes and audio files will be available from any advisory body webpage to enable easier public access to posted meeting information. 

Should you have questions, please contact City Clerk Administrator Bonnie Bush at (831) 420-5035.