City Council

8N. Authorize the award of a Professional Services Contract to RICK for the Storm\nDrain System Condition Assessment (CD26B). Environmental Considerations:\nThe action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California\nEnvironmental Protection Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under\nSection 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. The action involves an\norganizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the\ndirect or indirect physical change in the environment.  Contact Person:\nEngineer I Esteller\nRecommended Action: 1) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to\nexecute a contract in substantial form 1 and any necessary amendments and\ntime extensions, in consultation with the City Attorney, with RICK in the\namount of $750,455 plus contingency of $49,545 for a total contract not-to-\nexceed amount of $800,000 to evaluate the City's underground drainage\ninfrastructure and develop a comprehensive condition assessment report and\na five-year capital maintenance program for the Storm Drain System Condition\nAssessment Project (CD26B); and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-\n05, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California,\nAmending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget" to increase the Storm Drain\nSystem Condition Assessment Project (CD26B) by $300,000 for a revised\nbudget of $800,000.\n2026-01-21 Item 08N Award Drainage Condition Assessment Contract