MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the San Marcos City Council
TUESDAY, March 8, 2022
City Council Chambers
1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
Regular City Council Meeting
Special City of San Marcos as Successor Agency to the San Marcos Redevelopment Agency Meeting Special City of San Marcos as Successor Housing Agency to the San Marcos Redevelopment Agency Meeting Regular Fire Protection District Meeting
Special San Marcos Public Financing Authority Meeting
Regular San Marcos Public Facilities Authority Meeting
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Jones called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Deputy Mayor Jenkins
INVOCATION: Led by Pastor Eric Watkins
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, WALTON, JENKINS, JONES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Griffin, City Attorney Peak, City Clerk Scollick, and Deputy City Clerk Moss.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
SMILE Award – Presented by Mayor Jones to Betty Ferguson Proclamation in honor of Demitrius Alleyne
Introduction of San Diego County Sheriff Captain Ken Jones
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE, SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JENKINS, MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, WALTON, JONES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
WAIVER OF TEXT. This item is to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions introduced and adopted at this meeting. Ordinances and resolutions shall be introduced or adopted by title.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Approved the minutes of a regular city council meeting on February 22, 2022.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS. Approved City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants dated 2/28/2022.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-8990 – AWARDING A FIVE YEAR CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICES. Adopted a resolution awarding a five year contract for traffic signal and streetlight maintenance services to Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022‑8991 ‑ ADOPTING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (AB 361) TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY’S LEGISLATIVE BODIES TO CONTINUE TO HOLD TELECONFERENCED/VIRTUAL MEETINGS. Adopted a resolution making findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 of the Brown Act, as amended by Assembly Bill 361, and authorizing the continued use of teleconferenced/virtual meetings for all City legislative bodies for another 30 days.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022‑8992 ‑ APPROVING A FIVE YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF FOR THE PROVISION OF POLICE SERVICES IN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS. Adopted a resolution approving a five year contract with the San Diego County Sheriff for the provision of police services in the City of Marcos. The contract would be effective July 1, 2022 and expire on June 30, 2027.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-8993 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS GIVING NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRACT FOR FIRE MANAGEMENT GROUP EFFECTIVE 7/1/22. Adopted a resolution noting the City's intention to amend the California Public Employees' Retirement System Contract to add optional contract provision Section 20516 (Employees Sharing Additional Cost) for the Fire Management Group which will go into effect July 1, 2022 or as soon as administratively possible.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Marlene Walder, resident, spoke about the San Marcos Mobile Estates HOA.
Lynn McGrew, resident, spoke about the San Marcos Mobile Estates HOA.
John Mosher, resident, spoke about the San Marcos Mobile Estates HOA.
Bill Gilfilen, resident, spoke about traffic on Knob Hill Road.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE 2022-1514 – PUBLIC HEARING #4 FOR REDRAWING OF SAN MARCOS CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE. 1. Received a report from staff and the City's redistricting consultant on the redistricting process and permissible criteria to be considered to redraw district boundaries; and 2. Conducted a public hearing to receive public input on district boundaries; and 3. Reviewed and provided feedback on proposed map options; and 4. Selected a preferred map and introduced an ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California Adjusting the Boundaries of City Council Election Districts and Confirming Such Revised Council District Boundaries." SCOTT SMITH, CITY’S REDISTRICTING CONSULTANT, presented a report on the redistricting efforts and proposed district map.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: clarification on the ordinance adoption timeline, community outreach, and maintenance of existing neighborhood boundaries.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WALTON TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JENKINS, MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, WALTON, JONES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
MOVED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WALTON TO INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE WITH MAP “C.” AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JENKINS, MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, WALTON, JONES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE 2022-1515 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 9 (PARKS AND RECREATION), CHAPTER 9.04 OF THE SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING USE OF CLASS 1 AND CLASS 2 E BIKES ON CITY TRAILS, AND UPDATING PROVISIONS RELATING TO PARKS AND PARK HOURS. Introduced an ordinance amending Title 9 (Parks and Recreation), Chapter 9.04 of the San Marcos Municipal Code, regarding use of Class 1 and Class 2 E bikes on City trails, and updating provisions relating to parks and park hours.
HELEN PEAK, CITY ATTORNEY, presented the staff report.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: concern for the e-bike permitted portion of the trail on the Highlands Trail Map, posting of signage and outreach to notify the public of the change, and a request to address blind curves in the proposed trail maps.
Public comments included the following individuals:
John DeBevoir
Joanne Stephens
MOVED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ TO INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JENKINS, MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, WALTON, JONES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
REPORTS (Including AB 1234 Reporting Requirements)
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REPORT – MAYOR JONES. Report given with no action taken.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ. No report.
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT REPORT – DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS. No report.
NORTH COUNTY DISPATCH JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY REPORT - COUNCILMEMBER WALTON. Report given with no action taken.
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER MUGROVE. No report.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS VISITS – Mayor Jones and Councilmember Musgrove visited the Costco Business Center. Report given with no action taken.
SAN MARCOS CREEK PROJECT UPDATE – CITY MANAGER GRIFFIN. Report given with no action taken.
COUNCIL COMMENTARY
None
ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR JONES adjourned the meeting at 7:32 PM.
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REBECCA D. JONES, MAYOR
CITY OF SAN MARCOS
ATTEST:
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PHILLIP SCOLLICK, CITY CLERK
CITY OF SAN MARCOS
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