City Roundup: Infrastructure Deadlines, Water Rate Updates, and Public Health Advisories

Legislative Actions and Meetings

The City of San Diego continues its legislative schedule for the final week of January. Today, Thursday, January 29, 2026, the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (ATI) is scheduled to convene at 1:00 p.m. The committee focuses on the city’s ongoing efforts to enhance transit, biking, and pedestrian safety, as well as the maintenance of critical municipal assets. Residents may view the proceedings via CityTV or attend in person at the City Administration Building.

Expiring Public Service Notices

Several significant official notices are set to expire today, January 29, 2026. Stakeholders and interested residents should take note of the following deadlines for public comment or review:

• Financing Agreement with Webster Bank: The review period for the proposed financing agreement involving the City’s infrastructure or operational funding concludes today.
• Energy Savings Performance Contract: The notice regarding the contract with Willdan Energy Solutions, aimed at implementing energy-efficient upgrades across municipal facilities, is officially closing.
• Development Project – 3823 Ingraham Street: Public hearing notices and project review documents for the AVA Pacific Beach development project reach their expiration date this afternoon.

Utilities and Infrastructure Updates

Beginning this month, San Diego residents have seen the implementation of the new water and wastewater rate adjustments. These increases, which went into effect on January 1, 2026, are part of a multi-year plan to fund the replacement of aging infrastructure and the rising costs of imported water. The typical single-family residential bill is estimated to have increased by approximately $17.30 for water and $0.80 for wastewater services in this first phase.

In addition, the Pure Water San Diego program has reached a critical milestone. Phase 1 facilities have commenced start-up testing efforts this month. This initial phase is expected to produce approximately 7.5 million gallons of purified water per day before eventually ramping up to full capacity as part of the city’s long-term sustainable water strategy.

Public Health and Environmental Alerts

The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency has issued a Health Advisory following a New World Screwworm outbreak reported in Northern Mexico. Local medical professionals and pet owners are urged to remain vigilant for signs of unusual infestations. Additionally, health officials continue to recommend adherence to the updated American Academy of Pediatrics vaccine schedule for the winter season.

Environmental monitoring remains active in the Tijuana River Valley. Recent advisories from the Air Pollution Control District highlight elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), often identified by a distinct "rotten egg" odor. Sensitive populations, including children and the elderly, are advised to limit outdoor activity when odors are present as the city continues to monitor cross-border pollution impacts.

Building and Development Reminders

A final reminder for the development community: the 2025 California Building Standards Code is now the mandatory standard for all new project applications. Projects submitted after the start of the year must conform to these updated regulations, which include revised safety and energy efficiency standards.