Regular City Council Meeting10/21/2026

The Encinitas City Council’s regular meeting on October 21, 2026, included two major infrastructure items. On South Coast Highway 101, the council voted 3–2 to proceed with Option 2A for the sidewalk and bicycle improvements and pedestrian crossing, with modifications including a 12–14-foot multi-use path, a 6-foot bike lane, 10- and 10.5-foot travel lanes, and fire department review. Staff will seek Caltrans approval for a grant scope change, then continue design and permitting; bidding and a construction contract award would come later. For Cornish Drive parking and drainage, staff outlined options estimated at about $63,000 for cement-treated base and $180,000 for crushed aggregate. Council discussed wheel stops and parallel parking, but the transcript does not clearly capture a final decision or vote on that item.

The Public Health and Safety Commission’s proposed 2026–27 work plan was approved unanimously. The fire department reported emergency-response and service data, while the sheriff’s update described enforcement activity; these reports did not include new procurement awards. Officials also said a consultant for an ambulance-service feasibility assessment had been narrowed to one candidate, with scope still being developed and no award reported. The council unanimously approved amendments to the municipal code and new traffic impact analysis guidelines, clarifying impact evaluation and developer fair-share contributions for transportation improvements. No construction contract was awarded at this meeting.