MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the San Marcos City Council
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026
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 Deputy Mayor Sannella.
INVOCATION: Led by Mayor Jones.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, LEBLANG, MUSGROVE, NUNEZ, SANNELLA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Bender, City Attorney Peak, Deputy City Clerk Olinger Chavez, and City Clerk Scollick.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
A. Clean Energy Alliance Presentation presented by Clean Energy Alliance CEO Greg Wade.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOVED TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE, SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA, WITH CLARIFICATION THAT ITEM # 7 CITY ATTORNEY CONTRACTS INCLUDES A $ 19.00 PER HOUR INCREASE.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, LEBLANG, MUSGROVE, NUNEZ, SANNELLA Regular City Council
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NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
1. 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.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Approved the minutes of the City Council regular and special meeting on February 10, 2026.
3. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS. Approved City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants dated February 2026.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9543 - CONTRACT FOR THE WOODLAND PARK POOL REPLASTER PROJECT TO COASTAL POOL CONSTRUCTION, INC. Adopted a resolution awarding a contract for the Woodland Park Pool Replaster Project to Coastal Pool Construction, Inc., and delegating authority to the City Manager to negotiate, finalize, and execute the contract and all related documents.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9544 - APPROVING CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID, AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD
THE CONTRACT AND TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, AND EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE 2026 SURFACE SEAL PROJECT ( CIP# ST011). Adopted a resolution to approve construction documents, authorize advertisement for bid, and delegate authority to the City Manager to award the contract and to negotiate, finalize, and execute the construction contract documents for the 2026 Surface Seal Project ( CIP# ST011).
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9545 - CONTRACT FOR CITY HALL PARKING GARAGE WATERPROOFING WORK WITH STRUCTURAL PRESERVATION SYSTEMS. Adopted a resolution awarding a contract for the waterproofing of 4 Civic Center Dr ( City Hall Parking Garage) and delegating authority to the City Manager to Negotiate, Finalize, and Execute the Contract with Structural Preservation Systems.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9546 - APPROVE AN HOURLY RATE INCREASE FOR THE FIRM OF
LOUNSBERY FERGUSON ALTONA AND PEAK FOR CONTRACT CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY
PROSECUTOR SERVICES, AND PROVIDING CONTINUED AUTHORIZATION FOR ATTORNEYS
AFFILIATED WITH SAID FIRM, AS WELL AS SPECIAL COUNSEL RETAINED BY THE CITY, TO
INITIATE AND TO PROSECUTE SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS, WHETHER CIVIL OR CRIMINAL. Adopted a resolution relating to the hourly rates for City Attorney and City Prosecutor services, and continued authorization for attorneys of the City Attorney's firm and retained special counsel to initiate enforcement actions and to prosecute San Marcos Municipal Code violations.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9547 - APPROVAL OF UPDATED FULL TIME CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE. Adopted a resolution approving the updated Full Time Classification and Compensation Schedule, effective February 24, 2026.
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9. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9548 - CONTRACT FOR PRELIMINARY CONCEPTUAL CITY HALL COMMON AREA DRAWINGS. Adopted a resolution awarding a contract for preliminary conceptual architectural drawings related to common area improvements at 1 Civic Center Drive ( City Hall) and delegating authority to the City Manager to negotiate, finalize, and execute the contract with Safdie Rabines Architects.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Mosher, San Marcos Mobile Estates, provided comment on request for speed reduction around mobile home park.
Natalie Aguilar, Universidad Popular, spoke on the upcoming events and programs at Universidad Popular.
Marlene Walder, resident, provided comment on conditions of exit out of mobile park home.
REPORTS ( Including AB 1234 Reporting Requirements)
10. SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REPORT - MAYOR JONES. Report given. No action taken.
11. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REPORT - COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE. No report given. No action taken.
12. NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT REPORT - DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA. No report given.
No action taken.
13. NORTH COUNTY DISPATCH JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY REPORT - COUNCILMEMBER LEBLANG. No report given. No action taken.
14. CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE REPORT-COUNCILMEMBER NUNEZ. Report given. No action taken.
15. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS VISITS - MAYOR JONES and DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA visited OceanAmmo. Report given. No action taken.
COUNCIL COMMENTARY
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR JONES adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
BECCA D. JONES
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ATTEST:
PHIL IP SCE L , CITY CLERK
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