MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the San Marcos City Council
Tuesday, March 12, 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 6:03 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Jones
INVOCATION: Led by Mayor Jones
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, SANNELLA, JENKINS, JONES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Bender, City Attorney Peak, Acting Deputy City Clerk Roig, City Clerk Scollick and interpretation services by OC Interpreting Agency.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Smile Award – Heidi and Greg Rassatt
Shazeebo Certificate of Recognition
Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day Proclamations Potential Local Funding Measure Presentation
The following public comments were made in support of the Local Funding Measure:
Chris Freeman
Dave Pauley
Justin Matsushita
Varina Missett
Dan Max
Gary Levitt
Brett Van Wey
Brian Duffy
Jordan Ray
Jack Hayes
Tanis Brown
Jeff McCuskey
Salvador Roman
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS INCLUDED: appreciation for public comments; continue to do research on the measure; keeping tax proceeds and other funds local; finding a path forward to increase public safety, public works, parks and recreation; benchmarking information as to what neighboring cities sales tax stands versus where San Marcos sales tax stands; preservation of the quality of life for residents of San Marcos now and for future generations; make all presentation documentation available for residents; clarified the importance of quality of life, public safety, and fiscal responsibility; continue to engage and get feedback from residents at events, on the website, and social media; resident oversight of sales tax; unfunded state mandates and how those have created a loss of local control; and consider all stakeholders’ feedback to refine the proposal.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR BY COUNCILMEMBER SANNELLA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE AND UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JENKINS, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA, NUÑEZ, 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 City Council regular meeting on February 27, 2024.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS. Approved City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants dated March 2024.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE. Noted and filed update on pending legislation from the California State Legislature and the Governor.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9272 – APPROVE THE GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT. Adopted a resolution approving the General Plan Annual Progress Report.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9273 – AWARD CONTRACT FOR PARK LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS TO TECHSICO, INC., AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS. Adopted resolution to award a contract for park lighting improvements to Techsico, Inc., and to delegate authority to the City Manager to finalize and execute said contract and associated documents in the not-to-exceed amount of $261,155.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9271 – APPROVE THE ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ON HOUSING ELEMENT COMPLIANCE FOR 2023. Adopted resolution approving the Annual Progress Report and Addendum (SB341 Report) on Implementation of the Housing Element.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Heidi Lotito, resident, expressed public safety concerns surrounding e-bikes and students recklessly driving around walkers and shoppers in her neighborhood.
Sena Harris and Bella Tiaokhiao, youth advocacy coalition, extended an invitation to Council and residents to attend the Feel Our Grief Community Forum.
Jay Petrek, resident, provided awareness about a community clean-up event coordinated with Project Next.
The following public comments were made in support of relocation services by Villa Serena:
Antonia Montoya
Irma Raymundo
Octavio Carillo*
Angelica Santiago
Maricela Casteñada
Ernestina Flores*
Maria Mendoza
Salvador Gomez
Irene Carillo*
Alexis Salgado
Laila*
Nathalie Martinez
Elizabeth Santos*
*Submitted written statement but did not speak.
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 SANNELLA. Report given with no action taken.
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT REPORT – DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS. No report.
NORTH COUNTY DISPATCH JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ. Report given with no action taken.
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE. Report given with no action taken.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS VISITS – No report.
SAN MARCOS CREEK PROJECT UPDATE – CITY MANAGER BENDER. Report given with no action taken.
COUNCIL COMMENTARY
No city council comments provided.
ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR JONES adjourned the meeting at 9:14 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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