MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the San Marcos City Council
Tuesday, June 11, 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 6:05 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Girl Scouts
INVOCATION: Led by Girl Scouts
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Bender, City Attorney Peak, Deputy City Clerk Olinger Chavez, Customer Experience Manager Roig, City Clerk Scollick and interpretation services by OC Interpreting Agency.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
GIRL SCOUTS GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS
LOCAL DISTRICTS VIDEO COMPETITION – JACOB (MISSION HILLS HIGH SCHOOL)
JUNETEENTH PROCLAMATION
LET’S FACE IT TOGETHER – MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT (NCTD) ON-DEMAND TRANSIT PROGRAM
CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ, EXCEPT ITEM #9 WHICH WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR BY MAYOR JONES, AND ITEM #10 REMOVED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.
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 a City Council regular meeting on May 28, 2024.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS. Approved City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants dated June 2024.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 2024-372 – APPROVAL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM AND ADOPTION OF A FIVE-YEAR FIRE MITIGATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. Adopted a resolution authorizing continued participation in the San Diego County Fire Mitigation Fee Program and approving the Five-Year Fire Mitigation Capital Improvement Plan to utilize Fire Mitigation Fee Program revenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9297 - APPROVAL OF SAN DIEGO REGIONAL STORMWATER COPERMITTEES FIFTH AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. Adopted a resolution authorizing the execution of the San Diego Regional Stormwater Copermittees Fifth Amended Memorandum of Understanding.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9298 - EXTENSION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM/REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK (CAL-ID/RAN), AND DELEGATING TO AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS FOR AND TO EXTEND CITY PARTICIPATION IN CAL-ID/RAN. Adopted a resolution approving the extension of the City of San Marcos' participation in the California Identification System/Remote Access Network (CAL-ID/RAN) and delegate authority to the City Manager to approve associated program costs and future extensions as needed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9299 - AMEND THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE POLICY NO. 2012-04. Adopted a resolution to amend the General Fund Reserve Policy No. 2012-04.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9301 - ESTABLISHING NO PARKING AREAS AND DELEGATING TO AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL NO PARKING AREAS WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA OF THE CITY. Adopted a resolution establishing No Parking Areas and delegating to and authorizing the City Manager to establish additional No Parking Areas within a specified area of the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9300 - SUPPORT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRANSITION AGE FOSTER YOUTH. Adopt a resolution in support of housing opportunities for transition age foster youth. REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9302 – AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS AND DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE FINAL CLOSE-OUT DOCUMENTATION, CONTRACT AMENDMENTS, ALONG WITH AUTHORITY TO MODIFY THE BUDGETS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CREEK INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (CIP# 88263, 88264, 88265, 88505, 88507, 88529) WITHIN COUNCIL APPROVED APPROPRIATIONS. Approve a resolution authorizing the appropriations of additional funds and delegating certain authority to the City Manager. REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9300 - SUPPORT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRANSITION AGE FOSTER YOUTH. Adopted a resolution in support of housing opportunities for transition age foster youth.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: clarification of resolution, percentage of deed restricted affordable housing units, and city’s role regarding living conditions of housing units; and housing challenges in the city.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED:
Kathy Karpé, Casa de Amparo, spoke in support of the proposed resolution.
Elyse James, Casa de Amparo, spoke in support of the proposed resolution.
Zee King, Casa de Amparo, spoke in support of the proposed resolution.
Barbara Sulier expressed the need for a major housing plan to address the current housing crisis.
Kathy Steel expressed the need for a comprehensive plan to address affordable housing.
Paul Mendoza expressed the need for the General Plan meetings to resume.
Georgina Najera, Universidad Popular, expressed her support for the resolution and commented on the need for more affordable housing.
Chris Armstrong expressed the need for affordable housing for seniors, low-income residents, college students, and the homeless population.
MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9300 BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE, SECONDED BY MAYOR JONES.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NUÑEZ
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9302 – AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS AND DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE FINAL CLOSE-OUT DOCUMENTATION, CONTRACT AMENDMENTS, ALONG WITH AUTHORITY TO MODIFY THE BUDGETS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CREEK INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (CIP# 88263, 88264, 88265, 88505, 88507, 88529) WITHIN COUNCIL APPROVED APPROPRIATIONS. Approve a resolution authorizing the appropriations of additional funds and delegating certain authority to the City Manager.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: Deputy Mayor Jenkins suggested to defer the item until the next meeting on June 25th.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED: None.
BY CONSENSUS THE ITEM WAS DEFERRED TO THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 25, 2024.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Marlene Walder provided public comment regarding concerns for parking.
Cisco Santana-Montez commented on noise issues near Rancho Vallecitos Mobile Estates.
Allen Geraci provided public comment on the climate action plan.
Tanis Brown provided public comment in support of the sales tax measure.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9303 - ADOPTING THE CITY’S 2025 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025 THROUGH 2029. Adopted a resolution adopting the City's 2025 Regional Transportation Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2025 through Fiscal Year 2029.
Donna Apar, Finance Director, presented on behalf of the City of San Marcos.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED: None
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: clarification on projects being current as approved in the RTIP and potentially funded in the SANDAG budget.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING BY COUNCILMEMBER SANNELLA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
MOTION TO APPROVE BY DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NOS. 2024-9304 & 2024-9305 - OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024; CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE FIVE FISCAL YEARS ENDING 2028-29; APPROPRIATING MONEY OUT OF THE TREASURY FOR BUDGETARY PURPOSES; AND AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATED RESERVE FOR FUTURE EXPENDITURES AND/OR CONTINGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25.
Adopted the following:
1) Resolution adopting the Operations & Maintenance Budget of the City of San Marcos for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024 and the Capital Improvement Program Budget for the five fiscal years ending 2028-29, and appropriating money out of the treasury for budgetary purposes; and 2) Resolution authorizing the appropriation and transfer of funds for the establishment of an appropriated reserve fund for future expenditures and/or contingencies for FY 2024-25 and subject to adjustment based on Creek infrastructure budget amendments for FY 2023/2024 at a future city council meeting.
Budget Review Committee Chair Marie Marcinko provided a report from the Budget Review Committee and their support for exploration of a sales tax measure. She shared the board unanimously approved the staff’s recommendations for the budget presented.
Donna Apar, Finance Director, provided the operational and maintenance report and Isaac Etchamendy, Development Services Director, provided the Capital Improvement Program report and forthcoming budget adjustments based on Creek infrastructure budget amendments for FY 2023/2024.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: best value analysis; service reductions; mid-year budget amendments for additional revenue received; replacement and rehabilitation funds; property tax rates; service-cuts if additional revenue is not received; public safety contract; and a request for a street pavement index (PCI)presentation.
MOTION TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS BY COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9306- UPDATE TO FULL TIME CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE. Adopted a resolution approving an updated Full Time Classification and Compensation Schedule, effective June 21, 2024.
Donna Apar, Finance Director, presented on behalf of the City of San Marcos.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED: None
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: appreciation for transparency.
MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9306 BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER SANNELLA.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC COMMENTS WERE MADE ON CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST:
Virginia Henry
Sean Marchand
Shosh
Maggie Penaflor
Gil Markman
Kristina
Dan
Aaron Weiss
Adan Abaquin-Brown
Warshan Ismaeil
Yoseph Abassi
Jack Greenspun
Jake P.
Shêro
Justin Gans
Lawrence Rodriguez
Angelina Guzman
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. Report given with no action taken.
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT REPORT – DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS. Report given with no action taken.
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 – DEPUTY MAYOR JENKINS AND COUNCILMEMBER SANNELLA. Visited Alliance Jiu Jitsu. Report given with no action taken.
SAN MARCOS CREEK PROJECT UPDATE – CITY MANAGER BENDER. Report given with no action taken.
COUNCIL COMMENTARY
Councilmember Nuñez congratulated National Core and City Staff for a successful relocation of tenants at Villa Serena.
ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR JONES adjourned the meeting at 10:02 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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