Administrative Office Data Re-Cabling Project (CIP27401)
Summary
SCH Number
2026100592
Public Agency
Helix Water District
Document Title
Administrative Office Data Re-Cabling Project (CIP27401)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/16/2026
Document Description
The Helix Water District Administration Office is a 30,000 square foot, four-story office building constructed in 1986. The District purchased and renovated the building in the mid-1990s. It serves as the primary public facing facility for the District and houses a large portion of District staff , as well as critical information technology infrastructure. The building’s existing data cabling infrastructure, which was part of the building renovation in the 1990s, has become functionally obsolete and has reached the end of its useful life.
This Project will replace the existing Administration Office network data cabling with current technology. Existing Category 5 data cabling with be replaced with both fiber optic and Cat 6E cables, as well as related network components. This re-cabling will result in the network system’s ability to transmit significantly more data to keep up with the growing use of video and graphics applications.
Project construction is anticipated to begin in November 2026 with anticipated completion June 2027. This project will benefit District customers by maintaining reliability of service and avoiding costly emergency repair expenses. The Administrative Office is critical to the District's operations.
Contact Information
Name
Joe Garuba
Agency Name
Helix Water District
Job Title
Facilities Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Name
Debbie Lundy
Agency Name
Helix Water District
Job Title
Senior Right of Way Agent/Environmental Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
La Mesa
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
University & Lee
Zip
91942
Other Location Info
Helix Water District Administrative Office
Other Information
7811 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 Public Resources Code Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is categorically exempt under Class 1 because it consists of restoration and rehabilitation of deteriorated facilities and installation of new cabling.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2, Public Resources Code Section 15302
Reasons for Exemption
This project is categorically exempt under Class 2 because it consists of the replacement of aging cabling with new technology; the project involves negligible or no expansion of use and will serve the same purpose as the equipment being replaced.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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