Sewer Districts

West Bay Sanitary District

Date of Formation
1902
Enabling Legislation
Sanitary District Act of 1923 (California Health and Safety Code §6400)
Type of District
Independent

500 Laurel Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
United States

Services Provided

The District provides sewage collection as a direct service and sewage treatment via membership in Silicon Valley Clean Water (SVCW), as well as garbage collection in certain unincorporated areas within district boundaries through a franchise with Recology San Mateo as a member of the South Bayside Waste Management Authority. The District owns, operates and maintains the wastewater collection system (including wastewater mains, pumps, and a storage system) within its bounds. Along with the cities of Redwood City, San Carlos and Belmont, the District is a member of the SVCW for sewage treatment in which member agencies share the cost of operating a regional sewage treatment plant. The District is responsible for solid waste collection and disposal in certain unincorporated areas within district boundaries, including Ladera, West Menlo and Park, Menlo Oaks. The District does not provide solid waste collection in the area located in Santa Clara County.

Estimated Service Population
The District estimates that there are approximately 52,900 residents within its boundaries in both San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The District's population in Santa Clara County is approximately 35.
Service Area

A large majority of the District is located within San Mateo County including the City of Menlo Park, portions of the cities of East Palo Alto and Redwood City, the Towns of Atherton, Woodside and Portola Valley, and portions of unincorporated south San Mateo County. The Districts boundary within Santa Clara County includes an unincorporated area located along the San Mateo County line, and encompasses approximately 0.1 square mile with 19 parcels.

Board of Directors

Member Name Position Began Serving Term Expires Manner of Selection
George Otte Director January 2025 December 2028 Elected
David Walker Secretary January 2025 December 2028 Elected
Fran Dehn President January 2025 December 2028 Elected
Edward P. Moritz Director January 2023 December 2026 Elected
Roy Thiele-Sardina Treasurer January 2023 December 2026 Elected
Length of Term
4 years
Term Limits

None

Meeting Details
Meeting Date and Time
Every second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Meeting Location
500 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Agenda and Minutes
Available on the District's website
Reports
Financial Audit Report
Available on the District's website
Annual Report
Available on the District's website
Bylaws or Policies
Available on the District's website
Contact Information
District Manager
Sergio Ramirez, General Manager
District Clerk
None
Telephone

Prepared by Santa Clara LAFCO

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