MEETING DATE:
March 24, 2026
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9564 - APPROVING A TEMPORARY NIGHTTIME WORK HOUR WAIVER FOR THE SAN MARCOS BOULEVARD DUAL LEFT-TURN LANE EXTENSION AT RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD PROJECT (CIP# ST005)
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Recommendation
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ADOPT a resolution approving a temporary nighttime work hour waiver of the requirements of Resolution No. 2002-5865 to allow daytime work hours for the San Marcos Boulevard Dual Left-Turn Lane Extension at Rancho Santa Fe Road Project (CIP# ST005).
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Board or Commission Action
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Executive Summary
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2002-5865, work on that portion of San Marcos Boulevard from the westerly city limits to Knoll Road which necessitates a lane closure must be completed at night or on the weekends. A waiver of this requirement requires approval from City Council and will allow the contractor for the San Marcos Boulevard Dual Left-Turn Lane Extension at Rancho Santa Fe Road Project (Project) to conduct work during the daytime.
Discussion
In May 2002, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2002-5865, which specifies that work within the San Marcos Boulevard public right-of-way from Knoll Road to the westerly city limits which necessitates a lane closure in either direction must be completed during nighttime off-peak hours or on the weekends. . City staff have evaluated the Project and determined that lane closures are required to complete the work, and that daytime work hours are necessary to accommodate the work in an expeditious and efficient manner.
Construction is scheduled during the summer months and is planned to occur when nearby schools, including San Marcos High School, are not in session. Constructing these improvements during daytime working hours and during the summer months will increase construction efficiency, reduce construction costs, and help maintain an expeditious project schedule.
Therefore, staff recommend that the City Council approve a waiver of the requirements of Resolution No. 2002-5865 and allow work to occur along San Marcos Boulevard during daytime hours as approved by the City Engineer for the Project as described above.
Environmental Review
The Project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities Class 1(c). This includes the proposed project scope to do minor alterations to existing public facilities including streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle lanes, and similar facilities involving negligible or no expansion.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with the proposed Resolution, however, allowing daytime work hours for the Project should result in reduced construction costs. The Project (CIP# ST005) is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Projects Budget and funded with Gas Tax, RTCIP, and TransNet LSI.
Attachment(s)
Resolution
Prepared by: Emad Elias, Senior Civil Engineer
Submitted by: Darra Woods, Principal Civil Engineer
Reviewed by: Isaac Etchamendy, Development Services Director/City Engineer
Approved by: Michelle Bender, City Manager