MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the San Marcos City Council
TUESDAY, JANUARY 09, 2024
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 Councilmember Musgrove.
INVOCATION: Led by Mayor Jones.
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:
Presented Therese Cisneros-Remington with a proclamation for Human Trafficking Month.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
MAYOR JONES INDICATED THAT THE CORRECTED VERSION OF ITEM #2 DECEMBER 19, 2023, SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WAS REVISED POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE.
MOVED TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY COUNCILMEMBER SANNELLA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ.
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 meeting on December 12, 2023, and special City Council meeting on December 19, 2023.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS. Approved City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants dated November and December 2023.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-1541 – SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE APPROVING A REZONE OF 10.5 ACRES FROM MIXED-USE 1 (MU-1) AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (L-I) TO SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (SPA) ZONE. Adopted (second reading) of Ordinance approving Rezone (R22-0002) to change the zoning designation of the project site from Mixed-Use (MU-1) and Light Industrial (L-I) to Specific Plan Area (SPA).
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-1540 – SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE RESTAURANT ROW SPECIFIC PLAN AREA CONSISTING OF 202 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS, 10,400 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE, AND A 1.1-ACRE PUBLIC PARK. Adopted (second reading) of Ordinance approving the Restaurant Row Specific Plan (SP22-0004) to establish development guidelines and serve as the primary land use, policy, and regulatory document for the 10.5-acre project site.
RESOLUTION NO. SA 2024-033 – APPROVING THE 24-25 RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENTS SCHEDULE (ROPS) AND ADMINISTRATION BUDGET AS REQUIRED BY HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177. Adopted resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) and Administrative Budget for the required filing period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9255 – ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF NORTH CITY DRIVE WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP 21-0002 FOR NORTH CITY EAST PROJECT. Approved a resolution (VAC23-0008) ordering the summary vacation and abandonment of the public right-of-way for a portion of North City Drive, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9256 – ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF SLOPE EASEMENT (VAC23-0011) GRANTED BY DOCUMENT 88-590995 ON NOVEMBER 17, 1988, WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP 21-0003 FOR MERITAGE GRAN VISTA PROJECT. Approved a resolution (VAC23-0011) ordering the summary vacation and abandonment of the Slope Easement granted as Document 88-590995 recorded on November 17, 1988, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Robert Federico, spoke about a traffic safety issue at San Elijo & School House Way.
Lynn Megrew, resident, reported issues with the park manager of SM Mobile Home Estates not allowing activities in common areas.
Marlene Walder, resident, expressed concerns about management at her mobile home park.
NEW BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS.
YOUTH COMMISSION: Sophia Scollick attended and gave a brief statement.
MOVED BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER SANNELLA TO APPOINT SOPHIA SCOLLICK TO THE ALTERNATE POSITION.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN WORKING GROUP: Rebecca Rosaler attended and gave a brief statement.
MOVED BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER SANNELLA TO APPOINT REBECCA ROSALER TO THE REGULAR POSITION.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: Carol Gendel, Robert Crain and Sam Neuhauser attended and gave a brief statement.
MOVED BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS TO APPOINT CAROL GENDEL TO THE REGULAR POSITION AND APPOINT BOB CRAIN TO THE REGULAR POSITION.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE: Momcilo Savovic attended and gave a brief statement. Benjamin Barlow was not in attendance.
MOVED BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE TO APPOINT SAM NEUHAUSER TO THE REGULAR POSITION AND APPOINT BENJAMIN BARLOW TO THE ALTERNATE POSITION.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: Travis Lindsay, Sasha Smith, Mike Barnett, Arturo Rico, and Natasha Hilmes attended and gave a brief statement.
MOVED BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ TO APPOINT TRAVIS LINDSEY AND SASHA SMITH TO THE REGULAR POSITIONS.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
TRAFFIC COMMISSION: Kirk Erickson and Brad Pedersen attended and gave a brief statement.
MOVED BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS TO APPOINT KIRK ERICKSON TO THE REGULAR POSITION, APPOINT IAN CLARK FROM ALTERNATE TO THE REGULAR POSITION, APPOINT NATASHA ZANDER-HILMES TO THE REGULAR POSITION, AND APPOINT BRAD PEDERSEN TO THE ALTERNATE POSITION.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
PLANNING COMMISSION: Kevin Norris, Fatima Rios-Perez, and Steve Kildoo attended and gave a brief statement.
MOVED BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE TO APPOINT KEVIN NORRIS AND FATIMA RIOS-PEREZ TO REGULAR POSITIONS, APPOINT LIONEL SAULSBERRY FROM THE ALTERNATE POSITION TO THE REGULAR POSITION, APPOINT MIKE BARNETT TO THE REGULAR POSITION, AND APPOINT STEVE KILDOO AND ARTURO RICO TO THE ALTERNATE POSITIONS.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
No public comments.
REPORTS (Including AB 1234 Reporting Requirements)
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REPORT – MAYOR JONES. No 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. No report given. No action taken.
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE. No report given. No action taken.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS VISITS – MAYOR JONES and COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE visited Black Hat Breads. Report given. No action taken.
SAN MARCOS CREEK PROJECT UPDATE – CITY MANAGER MICHELLE BENDER. Report given. No action taken.
COUNCIL COMMENTARY
No Commentary given.
ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR JONES adjourned the meeting at 7:27 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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