Summary
The council authorized a cooperative water transfer and purchase agreement with the Scotts Valley Water District for the Intertie 1 Project. One commenter questioned whether it complies with the charter's prohibition on selling the water system without a public vote.
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Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Both water districts gain flexibility through the shared intertie.
⚠️Who could be affected
City water users could lose water or pay more if the deal proves one-sided, per the commenter.
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