Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Santa Paula public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in water utilities with medium priority
Tract 6001 sewer system acceptance (Harvest at Limoneira Foothill)
The city formally took over the completed sewer backbone for the Foothill phase of the Harvest at Limoneira development, keeping about $423,876 bonded for one year as a warranty in case problems surface.
Crosstown water pipeline and reservoir modernization
Phase one of the crosstown pipeline has plans ready and EPA federal funding pending environmental clearance; phase two will connect the East Area 1, Gooding and central reservoir tanks, allowing the city to retire its 120-year-old redwood central reservoir.
Stormwater drainage concerns near Telegraph Road
Property owners will keep paying $37.74 per benefit unit each year — about $375,421 citywide — to help fund federally mandated stormwater pollution controls. The council renewed it after a public hearing drew no speakers.