City of San Marcos 1 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Regular City Council Meeting
Special San Marcos Successor Agency to the San Marcos Redevelopment Agency Meeting Special San Marcos 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
City Council Chambers
6 PM
City Council Regular Agenda
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March 24, 2026City Council Regular Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION -
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. SMILE Award-Mayor Jones
B. Femie Cupit - Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Greater San Diego Proclamation C. Tess Sangster Proclamation
D. Captain Kevin Ralph Proclamation
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be approved by one motion, with no separate discussion prior to voting unless the public, staff, or Council Member(s) request that specific item(s) be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion or action. Speaker slips for this category must be presented to the City Clerk at the start of the meeting. Speakers are limited to three minutes.
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. 26-28291.
Recommendation: WAIVE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES26-28302.
Recommendation: APPROVE the minutes of the City Council regular meeting on March 10, 2026 and special meeting on March 18, 2026.
03-10-26R
03-18-26S Goal Setting Workshop
Attachments:
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS26-28313.
Recommendation: APPROVE City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants dated March 2026.
WARRANTSAttachments:
March 24, 2026City Council Regular Agenda
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9556 - EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
PURSUANT TO COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT POLICY,
EVENT TICKET APPROVAL
26-28244.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution approving the expenditure of funds for attendance at events which are in furtherance of a public purpose.
Resolution
802 2026 TrueCare Illumination Gala 03242026
802 Filipino American Chamber of Commerce 2026 Leadership Awards 802 2026 EDC Annual Dinner
802 2026 Citizens of Courage Awards
Attachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9557 - ADOPTING POSITIONS ON
LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION PURSUANT TO THE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
26-28135.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution taking a position on pending legislation in the California State Legislature that may have local impacts.
AB 748 Oppose
March 24 Reso
Attachments:
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-1577 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT OF THE DAVIA VILLAGE-MARC
SPECIFIC PLAN TO MODIFY THE ALLOWED LAND USES TO PERMIT UP TO TEN (10) TEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITHIN 15,000
SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL FLOOR AREA WITH A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
(SPA24-0002))
26-28256.
Recommendation: ADOPT (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2026-1577 approving an amendment of the Davia Village-Marc Specific Plan to modify the allowed land uses to permit up to ten (10) temporary residential units within 15,000 square feet of commercial floor area with a Conditional Use Permit (Specific Plan Amendment (SPA24-0002)) Ordinance 2026-1577 - SP24-0002
>Ordinance 2026-1577 Exhibit A - Specific Plan
Attachments:
March 24, 2026City Council Regular Agenda
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9558 - ANNEXATION NO. 161 AND
DESIGNATE IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. F-59 OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 98-02 (LIGHTING, LANDSCAPING, OPEN
SPACE, AND PRESERVE MAINTENANCE)
TMP-24157.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution declaring intention to annex territory as Annexation No. 161 and designate Improvement Area No. F-59 of Community Facilities District No. 98-02 (Lighting, Landscaping, Open Space, and Preserve Maintenance), City of San Marcos, County of San Diego, State of California (the "CFD No. 98-02") and other actions related thereto.
Attachment A_F-59 Boundary Map Annexation No. 161
Resolution of Intention CFD 98-02 IA F-59
Attachment C_ F-59 RMA
Attachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9559 - INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY IN THE FUTURE TO IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. F-59 OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 98-02 (LIGHTING, LANDSCAPING, OPEN
SPACE, AND PRESERVE MAINTENANCE)
26-28288.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution declaring intention to annex territory in the future to Improvement Area No. F-59 of Community Facilities District No. 98-02 (Lighting, Landscaping, Open Space, and Preserve Maintenance), City of San Marcos, County of San Diego, State of California (the "CFD No. 98-02") and other actions related thereto.
Attachment A_ F-59 Future Annexation Area Map
Resolution of Intention Declaring Future Annexation 98-02 IA F-59 Attachment C_ F-59 RMA
Attachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9560 - ACCEPTING THE IRREVOCABLE
OFFER TO DEDICATE A PUBLIC STREET, DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY EASEMENT AT 318 BARHAM DRIVE (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL
NUMBER (APN) 220-202-27) AS OFFERED BY DOCUMENT
2024-0324782
TMP-24099.
Recommendation: ADOPT resolution accepting the Irrevocable Offer to Dedicate for the Public Street, Drainage, and Utility easement for a portion of Barham Drive as offered by Document 2024-0324782.
Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map
Attachment 2 -Resolution 2026-AAAA
Attachment 2 - Resolution 2026-AAAA Exhibit A Certificate of Acceptance Attachment 2- Certificate of Acceptance Exhibit A
Attachments:
March 24, 2026City Council Regular Agenda
RESOLUTIONS NO. 2026-9561 & 2026-9562 - ORDERING THE
SUMMARY VACATION OF MAP 806 PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A
PORTION OF COX ROAD WITHIN SUMMER RANCH ESTATES
PROJECT TSM21-0004, DECLARING THAT TRANSFER OF REAL
PROPERTY PROPOSED TO BE SUMMARILY VACATED IS EXEMPT
FROM THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
TMP-241410.
Recommendation: APPROVE the following, in the order set forth below, as recommended by the Planning Commission:
1. ADOPT a resolution (VAC25-0001) ordering the summary vacation and abandonment of public right-of-way for a portion of Cox Road within the boundary of Tentative Subdivision Map TSM21-0004 for the Summer Ranch Estates project.
2. ADOPT a resolution declaring that the transfer of the real property proposed to be summarily vacated and abandoned is exempt from the Surplus Land Act; authorizing the City Attorney to seek concurrence from the California Department of Housing and Community Development with respect to such exemption; and upon receipt of such confirmation, authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate, finalize, and execute all documents necessary for the transfer of Real Property to Summer Ranch Estates subdivision for its market value and associated costs, and to implement said transfer.
Attachment 1 - Aerial Exhibit
Attachment 2 - Resolution 2026-AAAA VAC25-0001
Attachment 2- Resolution 2026-AAAA VAC25-0001 Exhibit A & B Attachment 3 - Resolution 2026-BBBB
Attachment 3 - Resolution 2026-BBBB Exhibit A
Attachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9563 - APPROVING CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS FOR THE 2026 PAVEMENT OVERLAY PROJECT (CIP
#ST022), AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, AND APPROPRIATING
ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR SAID PROJECT
TMP-241211.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution approving the construction documents for the 2026 Pavement Overlay Project (CIP #ST022), delegating authority to the City Engineer to finalize the same, authorizing advertisement to bid, and delegating to and authorizing the City Manager to award, negotiate, finalize, and execute the construction contract, and appropriating additional funds for said Project.
Resolution - ST022
ST022 Center Drive Update
Attachments:
March 24, 2026City Council Regular Agenda
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9564 - APPROVING A TEMPORARY
NIGHTTIME WORK HOUR WAIVER FOR THE SAN MARCOS
BOULEVARD DUAL LEFT-TURN LANE EXTENSION AT RANCHO
SANTA FE ROAD PROJECT (CIP# ST005)
TMP-241112.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution approving a temporary nighttime work hour waiver of the requirements of Resolution No. 2002-5865 to allow daytime work hours for the San Marcos Boulevard Dual Left-Turn Lane Extension at Rancho Santa Fe Road Project (CIP# ST005).
ResolutionAttachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9565 - APPROVING A MULTI-YEAR
AGREEMENT WITH RENEWELL FLEET SERVICE, LLC FOR
PROPRIETARY PIERCE FIRE APPARATUS PARTS, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, AND
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS
TMP-241313.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution approving a multi-year agreement with ReNewell Fleet Service, LLC for the purchase and delivery of proprietary Pierce fire apparatus replacement parts in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 over a five-year term and authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate, finalize, and execute the agreement and all related documents.
Council Resolution Pierce PartsAttachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9566 - APPROVE THE ANNUAL PROGRESS
REPORT ON HOUSING ELEMENT COMPLIANCE FOR 2025
26-282614.
Recommendation: ADOPT resolution approving the Annual Progress Report and Addendum (SB341 Report) on Implementation of the Housing Element.
2025 HCD Housing Element APR Resolution
2025 HCD Housing Element APR
Addendum to the Annual Progress Report (SB341 Report)
Attachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9555 - APPROVING THE 2025 GENERAL
PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
TMP-239915.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution approving the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
Resolution 2026-9555
San Marcos_Annual Progress Report_2025
Attachments:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Persons wishing to speak on items not on the agenda may do so during this time period, provided remarks are confined to matters within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Speakers are limited to three minutes.
Please complete a “Request to Speak” form and place in basket provided at the rear of the Chamber in advance of the start of that portion of the meeting. The first Oral Communication segment consists of a 15 minute timed segment during which the Council will hear as many speakers as possible. Any speakers not heard during the first Oral Communications segment will automatically be called during the continuation of the Oral Communication segment at the end of the agenda. Please note that, subject to very limited exceptions, the City Council is precluded by State law from discussing or taking action on any topic that is not included on the posted agenda.
March 24, 2026City Council Regular Agenda
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2026-2027 DRAFT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO
PROGRAM YEARS 2023-2024 AND 2025-2026
TMP-240616.
Recommendation: OPEN, CONDUCT, and CLOSE a public hearing regarding the Draft Program Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the proposed Substantial Amendments to the PY 2023-2024 and PY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plans.
OPEN a 30-day public comment period for the Draft Program Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and proposed Substantial Amendments to the PY 2023-2024 and PY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plans.
AAP 2026-27 Draft
Substantial Amendment Draft_AAP PY 2025-26, PY 2023-24
Attachments:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
This portion of the agenda is set aside for continuation of Oral Communications, if needed. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Please note that, subject to very limited exceptions, the City Council is precluded by State law from taking action on any topic that is not included on the posted agenda. Please complete a “Request to Speak” form and place in basket provided in advance of the start of that portion of the meeting.
REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS - GC 53232.3(D))
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REPORT (MAYOR
JONES)
26-283217.
Recommendation: Note and File
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REPORT (COUNCILMEMBER
MUSGROVE)
26-283318.
Recommendation: Note and File
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT REPORT (DEPUTY MAYOR
SANNELLA)
26-283419.
Recommendation: Note and File.
NORTH COUNTY DISPATCH JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY REPORT
(COUNCILMEMBER LEBLANG)
26-283520.
Recommendation: Note and File
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE REPORT (COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ)26-283621.
Recommendation: Note and File
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS VISITS26-283722.
Recommendation: Note and File
March 24, 2026City Council Regular Agenda
COUNCIL COMMENTARY
ADJOURNMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) SS.
CITY OF SAN MARCOS )
I, PHILLIP SCOLLICK, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, HEREBY CERTIFY
THAT I CAUSED THE POSTING OF THIS AGENDA IN THE GLASS DISPLAY CASE AT THE NORTH ENTRANCE OF CITY HALL AND ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE ON MARCH 20, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
DATE: MARCH 20, 2026
PHILLIP SCOLLICK, CITY CLERK