MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the San Marcos City Council
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
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 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Jones
INVOCATION: Led by Father Bradley, St. Mark’s
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: SANNELLA
ALSO PRESENT: Acting City Manager Bender, City Attorney Peak, Deputy City Clerk Roig, City Clerk Specialist Nagy, and City Clerk Scollick.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. SMILE AWARD – Councilmember Nuñez presented the award to Restoration Abbey.
B. CSUSM Cougar Softball Championship received certificates of recognition.
C. Proclaimed National Preparedness Month
D. Fire Department Retirements of EMT James Wright and Captain Matt Wiberg.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOVED TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ, EXCEPT ITEM #5 WHICH WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR BY MAYOR JONES.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: SANNELLA
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. APPROVE the minutes of special City Council meetings on July 20, 2023, and July 25, 2023; August 24, 2023, and September 5, 2023.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS. Approved City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants dated August 2023.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9197 – EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS PURSUANT TO COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT POLICY EVENT TICKET APPROVAL. Adopted a resolution approving expenditure of funds for attendance at a public purpose event.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9198 – LEGISLATIVE REPORT. Amended resolution taking a position on pending legislation in the California State Legislature from support to oppose.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9199 – APPROVING CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE BRADLEY PARK PUMP TRACK PROJECT (CIP #PK009) AND DELEGATING TO AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SELECT CONTRACTORS AND TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, AND EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION. Adopted resolution approving the construction documents for the Bradley Park Pump Track Project (CIP #PK009) and delegating to and authorizing the City Manager to select contractors and to negotiate, finalize, and execute all material and construction contracts for completion of the project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9200 – DELEGATING TO AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD, NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, AND EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE STRUCTURE REMOVAL PROJECT (CIP# FC004), AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE AND ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT. Adopted resolution delegating and authorizing the City Manager to award, negotiate, finalize, and execute contract documents, and amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program Budget to appropriate and allocate additional funds for the Structure Removal Project (CIP# FC004).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9201 – AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BRAUN NORTHWEST, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) RECHASSIS TYPE III AMBULANCE AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. Adopted a resolution approving the purchase of one (1) rechassis Type III ambulance.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9202 – AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PERMIT PRELIMINARY DESIGN EXPLORATION WORK AT SAN ELIJO HILLS PARK. Adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to permit preliminary design exploration for public San Elijo Hills Park known as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 223-041-06, 09, and -10, located at the northwesterly quadrant of the intersection of San Elijo Road and Elfin Forest Road.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9203 – AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR PARK GROUNDS CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES, APPROPRIATING AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET, AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, AND EXECUTE THE CONTRACT WITH PARKWOOD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INC. Adopted a resolution awarding a contract for park grounds custodial maintenance services and delegating authority to the Acting City Manager to appropriate and amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget in the amount of $103,000., and negotiate, finalize, and execute the contract with Parkwood Landscape Maintenance Inc. for a maximum of five (5) years with a not-to-exceed budget for $1,750,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9204 – AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR PARK RESTROOM JANITORIAL SERVICES, APPROPRIATING AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET, AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE AND EXECUTE THE CONTRACT WITH CCS FACILITY SERVICES. Adopted a resolution awarding a contract for park restroom janitorial services, appropriating, and amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget, and delegating authority to the Acting City Manager to negotiate, finalize, and execute the contract with CCS Facility Services for a maximum of five (5) years with a not-to-exceed budget of $2,250,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9205 – APPROVING AN UPDATED FULL TIME CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE. Adopted a resolution approving the updated Full Time Classification and Compensation Schedule.
UPDATE ON RETENTION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES BY THE CITY IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY. Noted an update on three properties retained by the City in its capacity as the Successor Housing Agency (SHA) pursuant to Health & Safety Code section 33334.16.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9206 – AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE CITY HALL ELEVATOR UPDATES PROJECT (CIP NO. FC016) AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, AND EXECUTE THE CONTRACT WITH 24 HOUR ELEVATOR. Adopted a resolution awarding a contract for the City Hall Elevator upgrades project (CIP No. FC016) and delegating authority to the Acting City Manager to Negotiate, Finalize, and Execute the Contract with 24 Hour Elevator.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9207 – AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR SIDEWALK INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING INC. Adopted a resolution awarding a contract for sidewalk inspection and maintenance services and delegating authority to the Acting City Manager to negotiate, finalize, and execute the contract with Precision concrete Cutting, Inc. for a maximum of five (5) years with a not-to-exceed budget of $1,250,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9208 – DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PAD M DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (573 GRAND AVENUE), AND TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, AND EXCUTE THE CONTRACT AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS SHOULD NEGOTIATIONS RESULT IN MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, AND FURTHER DELEGATING TO THE ACTING CITY MANAGER AND CITY ENGINEER THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SAID PROJECT. Adopted resolution delegating authority to the Acting City Manager to award a contract for the Pad M Development Project (573 Grand Avenue) and to negotiate, finalize, and execute the contract and all related documents provided negotiations result in mutually acceptable contract documents, and further delegating to the Acting City Manager and City Engineer the authority to approve plans and specifications for said project.
ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9198 – LEGISLATIVE REPORT.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED opposition of ACA 13, SB 799, and AB 504 of the Legislative Report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED: No public comments.
MOVED TO APPROVE ITEM #5 AS AMENDED TO OPPOSE ACA 13, BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: SANNELLA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Marlene Walder commented on electrical challenges in her neighborhood.
Lynn McGrew commented on electrical challenges in her neighborhood.
Sylvie Williams commented on electrical challenges in her neighborhood.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION 2023-9209 – APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR MICHELLE BENDER IN THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER. Adopted a resolution approving an Employment Agreement Establishing Salary and Benefits for Michelle Bender in the Position of City Manager.
MOVED TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS, SECONDED BY MAYOR JONES.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: SANNELLA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
No public comments.
REPORTS (Including AB 1234 Reporting Requirements)
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REPORT – MAYOR JONES. Report given. No action taken.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE. Report given. No action taken.
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT REPORT – DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS. Report given. No action taken.
NORTH COUNTY DISPATCH JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ. Report given. No action taken.
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE. Report given. No action taken.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS VISITS – COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ AND COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE. Report given on Cliniqa Corporation business visit.
SAN MARCOS CREEK PROJECT UPDATE – CITY MANAGER MICHELLE BENDER. Report given. No action taken.
COUNCIL COMMENTARY
Mayor Jones reminded all the importance of an Emergency Preparedness Plan.
ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR JONES adjourned the meeting at 7:41PM.
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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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