Emergency Storm Drain Repairs on Ynez Road

Original title: Adopt Resolution Declaring an Emergency Condition for the Repair and Replacement of Storm Drain Along Ynez Road, and Declaring that Public Interest and Necessity Requires Work to be Performed Without Competitive Bidding Pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 1102, 20168 and 22050

Record date · June 9, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is considering a resolution to declare an emergency condition for the repair and replacement of a storm drain on Ynez Road. This declaration would allow the city to bypass standard requirements to expedite the necessary construction work.

Why it matters

Residents living near or traveling on Ynez Road will see immediate construction activity, and the city will bypass the standard public bidding process to accelerate the repair timeline.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Ynez Road residents and commuters

These individuals will experience construction activity and potential traffic impacts due to the emergency repairs.

Directly affected

City Council

The Council is responsible for voting on the resolution to authorize the emergency procurement process.

Key Facts

The resolution declares an emergency condition for the storm drain on Ynez Road.
The city intends to bypass competitive bidding requirements for this project.
The action is taken under Public Contract Code Sections 1102, 20168, and 22050.
The resolution is categorized as a Consent Calendar item.

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The document was introduced on May 26, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the city skipping the competitive bidding process?

The city has declared an emergency condition, which allows them to bypass standard bidding under specific sections of the Public Contract Code to complete repairs more quickly.

Where exactly is the work taking place?

The work is located along Ynez Road.

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Emergency Procurement Usage

The city is utilizing specific Public Contract Code sections to expedite infrastructure work, a common mechanism for avoiding standard procurement delays during emergencies.

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