City Council

8N. Authorize the award of a Professional Services Contract to RICK for the Storm Drain System Condition Assessment (CD26B). Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Protection 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: Engineer I Esteller Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract in substantial form 1 and any necessary amendments and time extensions, in consultation with the City Attorney, with RICK in the amount of $750,455 plus contingency of $49,545 for a total contract not-to- exceed amount of $800,000 to evaluate the City's underground drainage infrastructure and develop a comprehensive condition assessment report and a five-year capital maintenance program for the Storm Drain System Condition Assessment Project (CD26B); and 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026- 05, titled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget" to increase the Storm Drain System Condition Assessment Project (CD26B) by $300,000 for a revised budget of $800,000. 2026-01-21 Item 08N Award Drainage Condition Assessment Contract