Regular City Council Meeting 02/25/2026

The City of Encinitas held a regular City Council meeting on February 25, 2026, which included several procurement and capital improvement discussions. A key agenda item was the authorization of a professional services contract award to Michael Baker International Incorporated for the Santa Fe Drive Western phase modification project, involving design services with a 10% contingency. The council approved a motion to proceed with this contract, including a special meeting for 50% design review with public input. Additionally, the council approved a budget appropriation for equipment replacement related to sewer truck procurement, with funding split over two fiscal years. The meeting also covered a public hearing on the Sage Canyon apartment development project, focusing on a denied concession related to public frontage improvements; the council ultimately denied the appeal, upholding the requirement for safety-related infrastructure improvements. Traffic signal improvements at Chesterfield Drive intersections were presented and approved to enhance traffic flow and safety. The meeting featured extensive public input on these projects, emphasizing community safety and infrastructure concerns. Other reports included updates on public safety, fire department operations, and interagency coordination. No new policy changes were reported.