Regular City Council Meeting 12/10/25

The City of Encinitas held its Regular City Council Meeting on December 10, 2025, where several procurement and contract-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included the award of a design contract to Schmidt Design Group for the L7 park site, with a contract amount exceeding $800,000 to develop community-engaged design and construction drawings. The council also reviewed and approved a pavement rehabilitation project involving restriping and removal of plastic ballards on Lucadia Boulevard, with amendments to lane widths and buffer zones to enhance safety. Additionally, the council approved amendments to the municipal code regulating commercial surf instruction permits, including site designations and a revised RFQ process proposing a three-year cycle for awarding permits to surf operators. The meeting included discussions on funding allocations for pavement maintenance, with scenarios presented for maintaining or improving the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) over five years, highlighting the need for increased investment potentially up to $9.5 million. The council also approved a professional services agreement for interim city attorney services. Public safety, community engagement, and business continuity for local surf schools were emphasized throughout the meeting. Motions related to contract awards, budget amendments, and ordinance introductions were passed unanimously or with majority support.