City Council

8Q. Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10 Citywide Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) Project (CS22B). Environmental Considerations: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), which categorically exempts minor alterations to existing public streets, sidewalks, gutters, and similar facilities, including the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities. This exemption includes improvements, such as pedestrian crossings, and other similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes and thus additional capacity. LPI is also considered a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) reduction measure because it provides pedestrian network improvements. The proposed improvements are minor alterations to existing infrastructure and meet the criteria for this exemption. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines are applicable to the project. Contact Person: Engineer II Edgeworth Recommended Action: 1) Approve the plans and specifications for the HSIP Cycle 10 Citywide LPI Project (CS22B); 2) Authorize the advertisement of the HSIP Cycle 10 Citywide LPI Project (CS22B) for construction bids; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-075 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas Approving the Design and Plans for the Construction of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10 Citywide Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) Project (CS22B), pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6." 2024-06-26 Item 08Q Approve Plans & Authorize Advertisement for Citywide LPI Project (CS22B)