SDWD & Regular City Council Meeting Livestream 01/28/26

The City of Encinitas held a regular city council meeting on January 28, 2026, which included significant procurement and policy discussions. Key procurement actions included the unanimous approval of a construction contract award to Palm Engineering Construction Company for the Glen Park ADA improvements project, with a contract value not to exceed $389,865 and a total construction cost of approximately $477,000. The council also discussed updates to sewer engineering fees and miscellaneous sewer service fees, including raising the deposit for sewer reimbursement districts from $1,000 to $6,000 to better reflect actual costs. Additionally, the council deliberated and approved updates to the city’s legislative priorities, focusing on infrastructure, public safety, and financial stability, with particular attention to gun violence prevention, mental health, and federal agency communication policies. Other agenda items included traffic safety improvements such as the design of an ADA-compliant four-way stop at Saxony Road near the YMCA and discussions on e-bike regulations to enhance safety. The meeting also featured reports on water and wastewater authority activities and updates on pedestrian crossing projects with an estimated construction cost of $6.5 million. The council emphasized community engagement and strategic planning in future infrastructure and safety projects.