MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the San Marcos City Council
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025
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 Mayor Jones.
INVOCATION: Led by Mayor Jones.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, LEBLANG, NUÑEZ, SANNELLA, MUSGROVE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Bender, City Attorney Peak, Deputy City Clerk Olinger Chavez and City Clerk Scollick.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Economic Indicator Update by San Diego North EDC.
Emergency Preparedness Month Proclamation presented to the San Marcos Fire Department.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOVED TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: SANNELLA, LEBLANG, MUSGROVE, JONES, NUÑEZ 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 the City Council regular meeting on July 8, 2025.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS. Approved City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants dated July 2025.
DECLARE VACANCIES ON VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS. Approved the declaration of upcoming vacancies; authorize advertising to accept applications from Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.; and conduct the appointment process at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, to the referenced Board, Committee, and Commission vacancies.
ACCEPT LAKEVIEW AND RANCHO SAN MARCOS RENT REVIEW PETITIONS AND SET HEARINGS BEFORE THE MOBILEHOME RENT REVIEW COMMISSION TO CONSIDER PROPOSED SPACE RENT INCREASE. 1. Accepted the City Clerk's Certification of the rent review petition filed with respect to Lakeview, scheduled a hearing before the Mobilehome Rent Review Commission concerning said proposed space rent increase, recommended to occur on September 9, 2025 at 3:00 pm, and acknowledge that the City Manager or designee may reschedule said hearing in the event the parties mutually request a revised hearing date and time pursuant to Resolution 2023-9242 and revised Mobilehome Rent Review Commission Procedures.
2. Accepted the City Clerk's Certification of the rent review petition filed with respect to Rancho San Marcos, scheduled a hearing before the Mobilehome Rent Review Commission concerning said proposed space rent increase, recommended to occur on September 16, 2025 at 3:00 pm, and acknowledge that the City Manager or designee may reschedule said hearing in the event the parties mutually request a revised hearing date and time pursuant to Resolution 2023-9242 and revised Mobilehome Rent Review Commission Procedures.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-9471 - CANCELLATION OF THE AUGUST 12, 2025 & AUGUST 26, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. Adopted a resolution canceling the August 12, 2025 and August 26, 2025 regular City Council meetings.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-9472 - LEGISLATIVE REPORT AND UPDATE ON PENDING STATE LEGISLATION. Adopted a resolution taking a position on pending legislation in the California State Legislature that may have local impacts.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-9473 - ANNEXATION NO. 91 TO THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 98-01 IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 (POLICE ONLY). Adopted resolution certifying the results of the elections and annexing the properties listed on the following page to Community Facilities District No. 98-01 IA No. 1 (Police Only).
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-9474 - ANNEXATION NO. 158 TO THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 98-02 (LIGHTING, LANDSCAPING, OPEN SPACE AND PRESERVE MAINTENANCE). Adopted resolution certifying the results of the elections and annexing the properties listed on the following page to Community Facilities District No. 98-02 (Lighting, Landscaping, Open Space and Preserve Maintenance).
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-9475 - ANNEXATION NO. 35 TO THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2011-01 (CONGESTION MANAGEMENT). Adopted resolution certifying the results of the election and annexing the property listed on the following page to Community Facilities District No. 2011-01 (Congestion Management).
RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-376 - ANNEXATION NO. 96 TO THE SAN MARCOS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT NO. 2001-01. Adopted resolution certifying the results of the elections and annexing the properties listed on the following page to Community Facilities District No. 2001-01.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-9476 - APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY KAISER PERMANENTE REVENUE BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES FROM TIME TO TIME PURSUANT TO A PLAN OF FINANCE IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $880,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, EQUIPPING, RENOVATION, REHABILITATION, REMODELING AND OTHER CAPITAL PROJECTS OF CERTAIN HEALTH FACILITIES AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. Adopted resolution approving the issuance of California Statewide Communities Development Authority Kaiser Permanente revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $880,000,000 for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, construction, improvement, equipping, renovation, rehabilitation, remodeling, and other capital projects of certain health facilities.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Grace Spievak, Universidad Popular, provided updates regarding events being held in August.
Ray Tregembo provided comments on e-bike safety and suggested updates be made to the municipal code.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1562 - AMENDING SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.16 (CONTROLS ON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS) TO INCREASE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS. Introduce (First Reading) of a proposed Ordinance amending San Marcos Municipal Code Chapter 2.16 (Controls on Campaign Contributions).
Helen Peak, City Attorney, provided the staff presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED:
Alison Stanton spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance.
Paul Mendoza spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance.
Alan Geraci spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance.
Chris Freeman spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance.
Lilliana Anderson spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: clarification on business contributions, prior updates to the municipal code, consistency with State legislature, and effective date if adopted.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE BY DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MUSGROVE, SANNELLA, LEBLANG, JONES, NUÑEZ NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-9477 - CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26. Adopt a resolution approving and confirming the diagram and assessment, and levying the assessment, for Landscape and Lighting District No. 1 for fiscal year 2025-2026.
Michelle Bender, City Manager, provided the staff presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED:
Paul Mendoza spoke on the lack of funding to support the cost of maintenance.
Natalie Aguilar, Universidad Popular, spoke on the funds being used in an equitable manner.
Chris Freeman spoke on funding clarifications and a reduction in amount allocated for maintenance.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: clarification on Prop 218, City’s legal obligations on funding received and safety standards, and potential litigation exposure when maintenance levels decrease.
MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MUSGROVE, LEBLANG, SANNELLA, JONES, NUÑEZ NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
MOTION TO ADOPT BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LEBLANG.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MUSGROVE, LEBLANG, SANNELLA, JONES, NUÑEZ NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-9478 - CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF VALLECITOS TOWN CENTER STREET MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026. Adopt a resolution confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the levy of the assessment of Vallecitos Town Center Street Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Michelle Bender, City Manager, provided the staff presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED: None.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: None.
MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING BY COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ , SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MUSGROVE, LEBLANG, SANNELLA, JONES, NUÑEZ NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
MOTION TO ADOPT BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE, SECONDED BY MAYOR JONES.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MUSGROVE, LEBLANG, SANNELLA, JONES, NUÑEZ NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Flower Alvarez Lopez, Universidad Popular, provided updates on upcoming events in August.
REPORTS (Including AB 1234 Reporting Requirements)
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REPORT – MAYOR JONES. Report given. No action taken.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE. No report given. No action taken.
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT REPORT – DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA. Report given. No action taken.
NORTH COUNTY DISPATCH JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER LEBLANG. No report given. No action taken.
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ. No report given. No action taken.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS VISITS – MAYOR JONES AND COUNCILMEMBER LEBLANG visited MOA Fitness. Report given. No action taken.
COUNCIL COMMENTARY
Councilmember Musgrove thanked members of the public for coming to the meeting.
Councilmember LeBlang announced that the Farmer’s Market will be switching to Fridays.
ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR JONES adjourned the meeting at 7:47 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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