Goleta Water District - La Paloma Blow Off Abandonment

The Goleta Water District is forecasting a project, identified as GWD Project No. 24-4815, to address critical infrastructure vulnerabilities at the La Paloma Blow Off site in Goleta, California. The scope of work involves the removal and permanent capping of a blow-off valve and associated pipeline located along a dirt access road near Cathedral Oaks and Foothill Road. This action is necessary because the pipeline became exposed during the February 2024 storms, leaving the valve susceptible to damage from falling trees or flooding, which could lead to uncontrolled water releases and negatively impact water storage and the surrounding environment. The project is classified as a forecast under NAICS code 237110 and is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Article 19, Section 15302(c), as it involves the replacement or reconstruction of a utility system without expanding its capacity. Administrative oversight is managed by General Manager David Matson and Engineering and Infrastructure Manager Daniel Brooks. While the project is posted as of July 31, 2025, the provided documentation does not include specific contract values, delivery schedules, or formal evaluation criteria, as it primarily serves as an environmental notice and project forecast.