City Council

8G. Authorization to utilize PEG funding to upgrade the end-of-life audio-visual equipment in Council Chambers, Carnation Conference Room, and Poinsettia Conference Room, project CT26A, in order to integrate a 2-way audio-visual platform for public meetings in accordance with SB 707. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Contact Person: IT Analyst Parhar Recommended Action: 1) Approve upgrading the Council Chambers end-oflife audio-visual equipment & broadcast equipment with an audio-visual system that supports a 2-way audio-visual platform for public meetings in accordance with SB707 and the Americans with Disabilities Act; 2) Authorize the City Manager to enter a General Services Agreement between the City of Encinitas and Western Audio Visual, in conjunction with the City Attorney in substantial form. The cost to upgrade the audio-visual equipment is $197,663 for design, equipment, software, and installation. Staff is also requesting a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $19,767 for a project total not to exceed $217,430; and 3). Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-113, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget." 2025-11-19 Item 08G Council Chambers AV Upgrades CT26A