MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the San Marcos City Council
Tuesday, May 14, 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 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Jones
INVOCATION: Led by Mayor Jones
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, JENKINS, JONES, SANNELLA 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 - LANCE MIKUS AND PAUL NELSON
NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK PROCLAMATION
SANDAG BIKE ANYWHERE DAY
CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER SANNELLA AND UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JENKINS, MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, JONES, 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 a City Council regular meeting on April 23, 2024.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS. Approved City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants dated May 2024.
FINAL MAP FOR TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP 21-0003 FOR MERTIAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION. Approved Final Subdivision Map for Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) 21-0003.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9283 - EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS PURSUANT TO COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT POLICY, EVENT TICKET APPROVAL. Adopted a resolution approving the expenditure of funds for attendance at public purpose events.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9284 – LEGISLATIVE REPORT. Adopted a resolution taking a position on pending legislation in the California State Legislature and projects of local impacts.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9287 - ANNEXATION NO. 153 TO THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 98.02 (LIGHTING, LANDSCAPING, OPEN SPACE AND PRESERVE MAINTENANCE). Adopted a resolution certifying the results of the elections and annexing the properties listed below to Community Facilities District No. 98-02 (Lighting, Landscaping, Open Space and Preserve Maintenance).
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9288 - ANNEXATION NO. 31 TO THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2011-01 (CONGESTION MANAGEMENT). Adopted a resolution certifying the results of the election(s) and annexing the properties listed below to Community Facilities District No. 2011-01 (Congestion Management).
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9288 - ANNEXATION NO. 87 TO THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 98-01 IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 (POLICE ONLY). Adopted a resolution certifying the results of the elections and annexing the properties listed below to Community Facilities District No. 98-01 IA No. 1 (Police Only).
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-371 - ANNEXATION NO. 92 TO THE SAN MARCOS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2001-01 OF THE SAN MARCOS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. Adopt a resolution certifying the results of the elections and annexing the properties listed below to Community Facilities District No. 2001-01. REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9286 - ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES WITH SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. Adopt a resolution approving an extension to the agreement for animal control services with San Diego Humane Society and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the agreement. REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9285 - APPROVE A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY TO ALLOCATE BUDGET AND STAFF, AS WELL AS COMPLETE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT, FOR THE TRANSITION OF THE CITY’S STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM FROM CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED TO IN-HOUSE SERVICE AT THE END OF THE CURRENT CONTRACT. Adopt a resolution granting the City Manager authority to negotiate and execute related agreements to procure necessary equipment and to appropriate monies in the fiscal year 2024-25 operating budget related to the transition of the street sweeping program to in-house service delivery. REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-371 - ANNEXATION NO. 92 TO THE SAN MARCOS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2001-01 OF THE SAN MARCOS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. Adopt a resolution certifying the results of the elections and annexing the properties listed below to Community Facilities District No. 2001-01.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: Deputy Mayor Jenkins announced her residence is within 1000 FT of CFD area and will abstain from the item.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED: None.
MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER SANNELLA AND APPROVED.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, JONES, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: JENKINS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9286 - ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES WITH SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. Adopt a resolution approving an extension to the agreement for animal control services with San Diego Humane Society and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the agreement.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: Deputy Mayor Jenkins is concerned about service challenges with the San Diego Humane Society.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED: None.
MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR BY DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE AND UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, JONES, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9285 - APPROVE A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY TO ALLOCATE BUDGET AND STAFF, AS WELL AS COMPLETE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT, FOR THE TRANSITION OF THE CITY’S STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM FROM CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED TO IN-HOUSE SERVICE AT THE END OF THE CURRENT CONTRACT. Adopt a resolution granting the City Manager authority to negotiate and execute related agreements to procure necessary equipment and to appropriate monies in the fiscal year 2024-25 operating budget related to the transition of the street sweeping program to in-house service delivery.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: Deputy Mayor Jenkins sought clarification on the analysis of current and long-term costs; additional staff to operate street sweepers; mechanic for preventative and long-term maintenance; and the improved quality of service to be provide by internal operation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED: None.
MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR BY DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS, SECONDED BY MAYOR JONES AND UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, JONES, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Allen Geraci commented on the positive and successful impact of the Rotary Club.
Joanne Harris-Malone provided support of placing the sales tax measure on the ballot.
Chris Freeman commented on his support of placing the sales tax measure on the ballot.
Marlene Walder commented on the rent and issues at San Marcos Mobile Estates.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NOS. 2024-9290 & SMPFA 2024-014 – AUTHORIZING SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT AREAS OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 99-01 (SAN ELIJO HILLS) AND OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of Special Tax Refunding Bonds by the City of San Marcos Community Facilities District No. 99-01 (San Elijo Hills) (“CFD 99-01”) for 17 Improvement Areas and the form of separate Fiscal Agent Agreement for each Series, Official Statement, pertaining to the defeasance and redemption of certain Special Tax Refunding Bonds of the CFD 99-01 for each of the 17 Improvement Area (the “2014 Special Tax Refunding Bonds”) and the San Marcos Public Financing Authority Special Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014A, and adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds by the San Marcos Public Financing Authority (the “Authority”) to purchase the Special Tax refunding Bonds by the City of San Marcos Community Facilities District No. 99-01 (San Elijo Hills) (“CFD 99-01”) for 17 Improvement Areas (each an “Improvement Area” and, collectively, the “Improvement Areas”) and approving the forms of an Indenture of Trust, a Bond Purchase Agreement, an Escrow Deposit and Trust Agreement and a Preliminary Official Statement and authorizing other actions in connection therewith.
Donna Apar, Finance Director, provided staff presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED: None
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: clarification of household savings will be reflected on property tax bills, the deadline submittal timeframe, and the new proposed rate of 3.2%.
MOTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE AND SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS AND UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
SAFE SAN MARCOS PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION AND ASSOCIATED DIRECTION AND AUTHORIZATION CONCERNING FUNDING AND USE OF LICENSE PLATE READERS. Approved the City’s participation in the Safe San Marcos Program of the Sheriff’s Department and the use of automated License Plate Readers, authorized the City Manager to execute the related Memorandum of Understanding with the Sheriff’s Department, and authorized the City Manager to appropriate funds, if and when available, to purchase cameras/technology for installation and use by the Sheriff’s Department to supplement the program.
Captain Christopher Lawrence and Captain Kevin Ralph, SD Sheriff’s Department, provided a presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED:
Lindsay Smith, resident, expressed support of the Safe San Marcos program.
Elliott Hermann, resident, expressed support of the Safe San Marcos program.
Melissa Bustarde, resident, expressed support of the Safe San Marcos program.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: clarification on The Safe Cities volunteer program and how to participate, system requirements, costs, and outreach; availability of grant funding; cost-benefits; safeguards related to privacy; circumstances where data would be used to announce immediate risk to communities for amber alerts; clarification of the sharing of municipality data; how local enforcement will be using information-led investigations to determine location of devices based on crime statistics; coordination capabilities with neighboring cities; homeowner’s security camera access to external public-facing streets-only; confirmation that the public will not have access to view any camera feeds or camera locations; programming timeline; and resident notifications.
MOTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT BY DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS AND SECONDED BY MAYOR JONES AND UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no public comments.
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 MUSGROVE. Councilmembers Sannella and Nuñez attended the meeting. Report given with no action taken.
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT REPORT – DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS. No report given.
NORTH COUNTY DISPATCH JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ. No report given.
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE. Report given with no action taken.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS VISITS – MAYOR JONES AND COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE. Report given on Bushikan Dojo Kyokai.
SAN MARCOS CREEK PROJECT UPDATE – CITY MANAGER BENDER. Report given with no action taken.
COUNCIL COMMENTARY
Councilmember Musgrove mentioned Jason from San Marcos High School and his amazing recent track achievements.
ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR JONES adjourned the meeting at 8:24pm.
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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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