MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the San Marcos City Council
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 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 Cub Scout Troop 650 & Scout Troop 651.
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. Femie Cupit, Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Greater San Diego Proclamation was presented.
B. Cub Scout Pack 650 & Scout Troop 651 were presented certificates of recognition.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVED TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE, EXCEPT FOR ITEM # 4 WHICH WAS REMOVED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, LEBLANG, MUSGROVE, NUNEZ, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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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 March 24, 2026.
3. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS. Approved City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants dated April 2026.
4. ACCEPT SAN MARCOS MOBILE ESTATES RENT REVIEW PETITION AND SET HEARING BEFORE THE MOBILEHOME RENT REVIEW COMMISSION TO CONSIDER PROPOSED SPACE RENT INCREASE.
Accept the City Clerk's Certification of the rent review petition filed with respect to San Marcos Mobile Estates, Schedule a hearing before the Mobilehome Rent Review Commission concerning said proposed space rent increase, recommended to occur on June 9, 2026 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. REMOVED FROM CONSENT
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9567 - APPROVING UPDATES TO THE DESIGNATED FILER LIST TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL 827 ( SB 827) ETHICS AND FISCAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
Adopted resolution approving designation of filers required to complete the financial literacy training as prescribed in Senate Bill 827.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9568 - ADOPTING POSITIONS ON LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION PURSUANT TO THE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM. Adopted a resolution taking a position on pending legislation in the California State Legislature that may have local impacts.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9569 - CONFIRMING ANNULMENT OF A PRIOR CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE 2026 PARKS ELECTRICAL UPGRADES PROJECT, AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO THE NEXT LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER SELECT ELECTRIC, INC. Adopted a resolution confirming annulment of a prior contract award for the 2026 Parks Electrical Upgrades Project, awarding the contract to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder Select Electric, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $ 753,169.00, and delegating to and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, finalize, and execute the contract and all related documents.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9570 - APPROVING CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM PROJECT ( CIP # TR005). Adopted a resolution to approve the construction documents, delegating authority to the City Engineer to finalize the same, and appropriate additional funds for the Adaptive Traffic Control System Project CIP # TR005).
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
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6. ACCEPT SAN MARCOS MOBILE ESTATES RENT REVIEW PETITION AND SET HEARING BEFORE THE MOBILEHOME RENT REVIEW COMMISSION TO CONSIDER PROPOSED SPACE RENT INCREASE. Accept the City Clerk's Certification of the rent review petition filed with respect to San Marcos Mobile Estates, Schedule a hearing before the Mobilehome Rent Review Commission concerning said proposed space rent increase, recommended to occur on June 9, 2026 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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED:
John Mosher spoke in support of the mobilehome rent review ordinance and process.
Joan Steggell spoke on personal experiences at mobilehome park.
There were no council comments.
MOVED TO ACCEPT BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, LEBLANG, MUSGROVE, NUNEZ, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Marlene Walder spoke on experience with evacuation warnings at mobilehome park and speed issues near mobilehome park.
Liz Santos spoke in support of personal property rights.
REPORTS ( Including AB 1234 Reporting Requirements)
9. SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REPORT — MAYOR JONES. Report given. No action taken.
10. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REPORT-COUNCILMEMBER LEBLANG. Report given. No action taken.
11. NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT REPORT— DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA. No report given. No action taken.
12. NORTH COUNTY DISPATCH JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY REPORT — COUNCILMEMBER LEBLANG.
Report given. No action taken.
13. CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE REPORT—COUNCILMEMBER NUNEZ. Report given. No action taken.
14. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS VISITS — MAYOR JONES and COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE visited Neighborhood Healthcare. DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA and COUNCILMEMBER NUNEZ visited Pacific Pipeline Supply. Reports given. No action taken.
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COUNCIL COMMENTARY
Mayor Jones provided comments on the new tree in front of City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR JONES adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
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