City Council

10D. Approve the Design for the Park Equipment Replacement at Wiro and Orpheus Parks Project (CP23D) and Authorize Advertisement for Construction. Environmental Considerations: There are separate environmental considerations for Wiro Park and Orpheus Park. Wiro Park: The proposed project is exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, which is a Class 1 exemption. Class 1 exemptions, "consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use". Additionally, the proposed project is exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction, which is a Class 2 exemption. Class 2 exemptions, "consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced". Furthermore, within State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, CEQA Guidelines Section 15302(b) would apply, for the "replacement of a commercial structure with a new structure of substantially the same size, purpose and capacity". The proposed project consists of a request for approval of a Substantial Conformance Permit for the removal and replacement of existing playground equipment, safety surfacing and drainage improvements for the existing community park. Orpheus Park: The proposed project is exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, which is a Class 1 exemption. Class 1 exemptions, "consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use". Additionally, the proposed project is exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction, which is a Class 2 exemption. Class 2 exemptions, "consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced". The proposed scope of work includes the removal and replacement of existing playground equipment, safety surfacing and drainage improvements for the existing community park. Contact Person: Engineer I DeWhite Recommended Action: 1) Approve the design and plans for the Park Equipment Replacement at Wiro and Orpheus Parks Project (CP23D); 2) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-73 titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Approving the Design and Plans for Construction of the Park Equipment Replacement at Wiro and Orpheus Parks Project (CP23D), Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6"; and 3) Authorize the advertisement of the Park Equipment Replacement at Wiro and Orpheus Parks Project (CP23D) for construction bids. 2026-09-23 Item 10D Park Equipment Replacement at Wiro and Orpheus Park Design Immunity