MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the San Marcos City Council
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 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 Tracy Moss with North Coast Church.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Bender, City Attorney Peak, Deputy City Clerk Jackson, and City Clerk Scollick.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Smile Award – Hops in the Hill – presented by Councilmember Sannella.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOVED TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ, EXCEPT ITEM #11 WHICH WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR BY MAYOR JONES.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA 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 regular City Council meetings on October 24, 2023.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS. Approved City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants dated November 2023.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9237 – CANCELLATION OF THE NOVEMBER 28, 2023, REGULAR CIT COUNCIL MEETING. Adopt resolution cancelling the November 28, 2023, regular City Council meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-1536 – SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE FOR CHANGE IN ZONING DESIGNATION (REZONE R22-0004) FOR 0.33 ACRES FROM COMMERCIAL (C) TO MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3-6). Adopted (second reading) of Ordinance for change zoning designation (Rezone R22-0004) for 0.33-acres from Commercial (C) to Multifamily Residential (R-3-6).
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-1537 – SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR MIXED USE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (MARCOS SPECIFIC PLAN (SP22-0003). Adopted (second reading) Ordinance to approve the Marcos Specific Plan (Specific Plan SP22-0003) to establish development guidelines and serve as the primary land use, policy, and regulatory document for the project site.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-1538 – SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE APPROVING A REZONE OF 12.06 ACRES FROM COMMECIAL (C) TO SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (SPA). Adopted (second reading) an ordinance approving a zone reclassification (Rezone R22-0001) of 12.06 acres from Commercial (C) to Specific Plan Area (SPA).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9238/FD 2023-369 – APPROVING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC PROVIDER GROUND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT PROGRAM (PP-GEMT), ASSOCIATED INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER (IGT) PAYMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE PROGRAM AND RELATED DOCUMENTS. Adopted resolution in the capacity of the City Council and in the capacity of the Board of the San Marcos Fire Protection District approving continued participation in the Public Provider Ground Emergency Medical Transport program (PP-GEMT), associated intergovernmental transfer (IGT) program payments, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute program and related documents.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9239 – AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS, AND DELGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION GRANTS AND/OR REBATES, TO EXECUTE GRANT AND REBATE DOCUMENTS, TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, AND EXECUTE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, AND TO AMEND THE BUDGET AS NEEDED, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES. Adopted a resolution authorizing the appropriation of funds, and delegating authority to the City Manager to apply for electric vehicle charging station grant rebates, execute grant rebate documents, to negotiate, finalize, and execute contract documents, and to amend the budge, as needed, for the installation of the charging stations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9240 – AWARD CONTRACT FOR CREEKSIDE MARKETPLACE RE-RE-ROOFING WORK AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, AND EXECUTE THE CONTRACT WITH BEST CONTRACTING SERVICES, INC. Adopted a resolution awarding a contract for the re-roofing at 561, 563, 565, 575, 579, 591 & 595 Creekside Drive and delegating authority to the City Manager to Negotiate, Finalize, and Execute the Contract with Best Contracting Services, Inc.
ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDER
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9242 – ADOPTING AMENDED AND RESTATED PROCEDURES FOR THE SAN MARCOS MOBILEHOME RENT REVIEW COMMISSION. Adopt resolution amending and restating the procedures for the San Marcos Mobile Home Rent Review Commission.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Mosher, San Marcos Mobile Home Estates, spoke in support of the proposed resolution and offered changes to plural representatives and witness cross examinations.
Tim Sheahan, resident, spoke in support of the resolution but requested a postponement to give the association time to have their attorney review.
MOVED BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER SANNELLA TO ADOPT AMENDED AND RESTATED PROCEDURES FOR THE SAN MARCOS MOBILEHOME RENT REVIEW COMMISSION WITH MINOR CHANGE TO SECTION 10 ON PAGE 9 TO ADD THE (S) TO TENANT REPRESENTATIVE.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
Suzanne, resident, expressed her concerns with the conflict in the Middle East.
Marlene Walder, San Marcos Mobile Home Estates, spoke in support of welfare checks for elderly mobile home park residents.
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-1539 & RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9241: CODIFICATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE; APPROVING AN EXEMPTION FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND ESTABLISHING A TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT POLICY.
PLANNING DIRECTOR FARACE, SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM MANAGER QURESHY, AND DEPUTY CITY ENGINEER KELLAR presented the staff reports.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION INCLUDED: Clarification on participation for shuttle bus service and practical applications; effective date of policy; mandatory strategies; 10-point goal clarification; flexibility for projects not being able to meet the 10 points; responsibility for making sure the requirements are met; existing facilities not required to follow the TDM; paying and providing the transit passes; and implementing a follow-up plan to see how the program is doing.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Mosher, San Marcos Mobile Home Estates, spoke in support of a shuttle program for the mobile home park residents.
MOVED TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
MOVED BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE TO APPROVE ACTIONS RELATED TO RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9241 WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE SAME AS THE ORDINANCE AS SET FORTH ON THE AGENDA.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9143: CONSIDER CITY COUNCIL POSITION ON CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION INCOME-GRADUATED FIXED CHARGES FOR ELECTRICITY UTILITY BILLING.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION INCLUDED: California and SDGE have the highest rates; residents on a fixed income will see a substantial increase in their bills; no discussion implementing a fixed rate for a bill; education for the residents.
MOVED BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE TO TAKE POSITION OF NOT IN AGREEMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION INCOME-GRADUATED FIXED CHARGES FOR ELECTRICITY UTILITY BILLING OPPOSING POSITION.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – CONTINUED
Mike, non-resident, expressed concerns over the election process for SANDAG.
John Mosher, San Marcos Mobile Estates, spoke in support of an updated Disaster/Evacuation Plan available for all the residents living in the mobile home park.
REPORTS (Including AB 1234 Reporting Requirements)
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE. Report given. No action taken.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE. No report given. No action taken.
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT REPORT – DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS. No report given. No action taken.
NORTH COUNTY DISPATCH JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ. No report given. No action taken.
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE. Report given. No action taken.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS VISITS – MAYOR JONES and COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE visited University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Report given. No action taken.
SAN MARCOS CREEK PROJECT UPDATE – CITY MANAGER MICHELLE BENDER. Report given. No action taken.
COUNCIL COMMENTARY
Mayor Jones spoke about the Veterans Day Ceremony and thanked all of volunteers and the San Marcos Veterans Memorial group for attending the event.
ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR JONES adjourned the meeting at 7: 59 p.m.
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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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