MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the San Marcos City Council
Tuesday, December 10, 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 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 Olinger Chavez, City Clerk Scollick and interpretation services by OC Interpreting Agency.
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Approved the minutes of a City Council regular meeting on November 26, 2024, and special meeting on December 2, 2024.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9391 - DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 IN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS AND ORDINANCE NO. 2024-1554 (MEASURE Q) AS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS. Adopted a resolution declaring the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and adopted ordinance No. 2024-1554 (as approved by the vote of the voters) amending Title 3, adding Chapter 3.22 of the San Marcos Municipal Code to establish a temporary one cent general transactions and use tax to be administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION INCLUDED: expressions of gratitude to City staff, the City Manager, colleagues, and the residents for the passage of Measure Q.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED:
A letter from Arcela Nunez-Alverez, Universidad Popular, was read into the record regarding Measure Q.
Brad Pearson, San Marcos Professional Firefighters Association, provided commendations to the City Council for their leadership and to Deputy Mayor Sharon Jenkins for her service on the City Council.
Georgina Najera, Universidad Popular, spoke to volunteer efforts for the passage of Measure Q and the benefits that will come from the measure. She also provided commendations to Deputy Mayor Jenkins, the City Manager, and the City Clerk for their efforts and collaboration with the community on Measure Q.
Nathalie Martinez, Universidad Popular, spoke to volunteer efforts for the passage of Measure Q and provided commendations to Deputy Mayor Jenkins and staff for their efforts and leadership.
MOVED BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, JENKINS, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - OUTGOING & NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS John Mosher provided commendations to Deputy Mayor Jenkins for her service on the City Council.
A letter from Randy Walton was read into the record regarding the outgoing Deputy Mayor Sharon Jenkins.
Nathalie Martinez, Universidad Popular, provided information on upcoming events and expressed thanks to Councilmember Nuñez for her support at the events.
COUNCIL COMMENTARY - OUTGOING CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Jones presented Deputy Mayor Jenkins with a proclamation that highlighted her service during her time on the City Council.
Deputy Mayor Jenkins congratulated Councilmember Musgrove on his re-election and the incoming Councilmember LeBlang on her election to the City Council. She continued to thank those that had played an important role in helping her to be the public servant that she has been. She thanked staff and others for the many successes.
City Manager Bender provided Deputy Mayor Jenkins with a plaque from the City of San Marcos for her unwavering commitment to the City and 12 years of service to the San Marcos City Council.
Mayor Jones, Councilmember Nuñez, Councilmember Sannella, and Councilmember Musgrove thanked Deputy Mayor Jenkins for her service to the City of San Marcos.
SWEARING IN CEREMONY
Councilmember Musgrove and LeBlang were sworn into office by City Clerk Scollick.
Recessed at 6:48 pm.
RECEPTION FOR OUTGOING AND NEWLY ELECTED CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Reconvened at 7:21 pm.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, LEBLANG, NUÑEZ, MUSGROVE, SANNELLA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
COUNCIL COMMENTARY - NEWLY ELECTED CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Jones, Councilmember Sannella, and Councilmember Nuñez congratulated Councilmember Musgrove on his re-election and Councilmember LeBlang on her election to the City Council.
Councilmember Musgrove thanked the community for entrusting him to continue to serve on the City Council and commended Councilmember LeBlang for her enthusiasm and commitment to serving the City.
Councilmember LeBlang congratulated Councilmember Musgrove on his re-election and expressed her enthusiasm for being elected to serve the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR BY COUNCILMEMBER SANNELLA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, LEBLANG, 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 WARRANTS. Approved City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants dated December 2024.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9392 - CANCELLATION OF THE DECEMBER 24, 2024, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Adopted a resolution canceling the December 24, 2024, regular City Council meeting.
FINAL MAP APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP 22-0005 FOR PICO INVESTMENTS, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Approved Final Subdivision Map for Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) 22-0005.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9393 - ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF SLOPE EASEMENT (VAC24-0004), ALL WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN SDP22-0007 FOR CAPALINA MIXED USE PROJECT. Approved as recommended by the Planning Commission (VAC24-0004) ordering the summary vacation and abandonment of the Slope Easement granted as Document 2004-0229021 recorded on March 19, 2004.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9394 - AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, AND EXECUTE THE CONTRACT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. Adopted a resolution awarding a contract for citywide tree maintenance services and delegating authority to the City Manager to negotiate, finalize, and execute the contract with WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. for a maximum of four (4) years with an annual not-to-exceed budget of $750,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9395 & 2024-9396 - AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX & RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES OR TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS.
Adopted the following:
A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CFDTA) for the implementation, collection and administration of a local transactions and use tax.
A resolution authorizing the Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Mosher welcomed Councilmember LeBlang and provided information on mobilehome rent increases.
Jeff Papendick, Lakeview Mobile Estates, thanked Councilmembers for the moratorium for age restrictions on mobilehomes in the City.
Tim Sheahan, San Marcos Mobilehome Residents Association, thanked the Councilmembers for adopting the age restriction moratorium for mobilehomes.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9397 & 2024-9398 - APPROVING AN UPDATED PART TIME AND FULL TIME CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE Adopted resolutions approving an updated Part-time and Full-time Classification and Compensation schedules.
Michelle Bender, City Manager, provided the staff report.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION INCLUDED: clarification regarding the communications director position.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED: None.
MOTION TO APPROVE BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: LEBLANG, MUSGROVE, JONES, NUÑEZ, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
APPOINTMENTS TO MEASURE Q CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. Appointed individuals to positions on Measure Q Citizens' Oversight Committee (COC).
Applicants: Alexandra Seanez, Chris Freeman, Chris Waskiewicz, Hemat Phadnis, Janice Miller, Justin Matsushita, Marla Trussell, Shoshana Aguilar, Tracy Rich, and Tim Regello attended and provided a brief statement.
MOVED BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER SANNELLA TO APPOINT CHRIS FREEMAN AND JUSTIN MATSUSHITA TO THE TERMS EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2028, AND MARLA TRUSSELL TO THE TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2027.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS- CONTINUED
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. 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. Report given with no action taken.
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE. No report given.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS VISITS – MAYOR JONES. Visited Wellness Chiropractic. Report given with no action taken.
COUNCIL COMMENTARY
Councilmember LeBlang expressed her appreciation to the Measure Q COC applicants and concluded that it was a great first meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR JONES adjourned the meeting at 8:27 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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