City of San Marcos 1 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tuesday, May 26, 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
Special Rent Review Commission Meeting
City Council Chambers
6 PM
City Council Regular Agenda
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May 26, 2026City Council Regular Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION -
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. National Foster Care Month Proclamation
B. Global Accessibility Awareness Day Proclamation
C. Recognition of Life-Saving Actions at the San Marcos Senior Center
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. 26-28761.
Recommendation: WAIVE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES26-28772.
Recommendation: APPROVE the minutes of the City Council regular meeting on May 12, 2026. 05-12-26RAttachments:
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS26-28783.
Recommendation: APPROVE City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants dated May 2026.
WarrantsAttachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9592 - EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
PURSUANT TO COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT POLICY,
EVENT TICKET APPROVAL
26-28744.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution approving the expenditure of funds for attendance at events which are in furtherance of a public purpose.
May 26 - 802 reso
802 SDRC Congressional Luncheon - Mayor-CM
Attachments:
May 26, 2026City Council Regular Agenda
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9593 - ADOPTING POSITIONS ON
LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION PURSUANT TO THE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
26-28755.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution taking a position on pending legislation in the California State Legislature that may have local impacts.
AB 2517 Support
May 26 Reso - Legislation
Attachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9594 - ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF
AN ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
TMP-24386.
Recommendation: ADOPT resolution ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
1b - Reso - Order of Eng Report FY27
Assessment Diagram
Attachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9595 - ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF
AN ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE VALLECITOS TOWN CENTER
STREET MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2026-2027
TMP-24457.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report for the Vallecitos Town Center Street Maintenance District for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
VTC Order Engineers Report Resolution FY27
VTC Vicinity Map
Attachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9596 - ORDERING THE SUMMARY
VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT
LOCATED ALONG REDEL ROAD GRANTED ON JULY 30, 2015 BY
DOCUMENT 2015-0403598, WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF SITE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN SDP24-0001 FOR THE BLOCK F STUDENT
HOUSING PROJECT
TMP-24578.
Recommendation: ADOPT resolution (VAC26-0001) ordering the summary vacation and abandonment of the drainage easement located along Redel Road granted by Document 2015-0403598 on July 30, 2016, within the boundaries of Side Development Plan SDP24-0001 for the Block F student housing project.
Attachment A- Vicinity Map
Resolution 2026-AAAA Summary Vacation and Abandonment of Drainage Easement Along Redel Road Resolution 2026-AAAA Exhibits A and B
Attachments:
May 26, 2026City Council Regular Agenda
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9597 - AMENDING THE SAN MARCOS
INFRACTION AND MISDEMEANOR BAIL SCHEDULE WITH RESPECT
TO FINES AND PENALTIES TO BE IMPOSED FOR VIOLATIONS OF
SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.64.260 (FIREWORKS) TMP-24589.
Recommendation: APPROVE resolution approving modifications to the Infraction and Misdemeanor Bail Schedule to increase the fines and penalties to be imposed for violations of San Marcos Municipal Code section 17.64.260 (Fireworks).
Resolution Bail Schedule Update - SMMC section 17.64.260 Fireworks 05182026Attachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9598 - APPROVING AMENDMENT 01 TO THE
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH
URBAN VILLAGES SAN MARCOS, LLC (AGREEMENT 6999)
TMP-245610.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution approving an amendment to the Community Facilities District Funding Agreement with Urban Villages San Marcos, LLC ("UVSM").
Resolution - CFD Funding Agreement
Amendment 01 to CFD Funding Agreement
Attachments:
RESOLUTION NOS. 2026-9599, 2026-9600 & 2026-9601 -
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
PROGRAM AND RELATED ACTIONS
TMP-244411.
Recommendation: Adopt the following:
1. Resolution authorizing the City of San Marcos to participate in the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA) Excess Workers' Compensation Protection Program.
2. Resolution authorizing submission of an application to the California Department of Industrial Relations for a Certificate of Consent to Self-Insure.
3. Resolution authorizing inclusion of City volunteers in the workers' compensation coverage program.
Resolution1
Resolution2
Resolution3
Attachments:
RESOLUTION NO. MHP 2026-50 - SPRINGDALE ESTATES MONTHLY
RENT INCREASE FOR THE SPACES AFFECTED BY THE
SEPTEMBER 2025 RENT INCREASE NOTICE
26-288512.
Recommendation: ADOPT resolution granting Springdale Estates a monthly rent increase for the spaces affected by the September 2025 rent increase notice.
Springdale MHRRC Resolution - Final 05252026Attachments:
May 26, 2026City Council Regular Agenda
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.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NOS. 2026-9602 & 2026-9603 - BROWN ACT
UPDATES (SB 707) MEETING POLICIES REGARDING PROTOCOLS
INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION AND OUTREACH POLICIES
TMP-245213.
Recommendation: 1. ADOPT resolution regarding Brown Act updates including meeting policies and procedures regarding technology disruptions in compliance with Government Code � 54953.4.
2. ADOPT resolution related to "reasonable efforts" for outreach to encourage participation in City Council meetings under Government Code � 54953.4.
SB 707 Policy Resolution
SB 707 - Finalzed Version - City Council Meeting Policy & Procedures SB 707 - Redlined City Council Meeting Policy & Procedures SB 707 Outreach Resolution
Attachments:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 TO REPORT
ON VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT, AND RETENTION EFFORTS AT
THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS
TMP-244214.
Recommendation: Receive informational report pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561 (AB2561) regarding vacancies, recruitment, and retention activities at the City of San Marcos.
May 26, 2026City Council Regular Agenda
RESOLUTION NOS. 2026-9589, 9590 & 9591 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2026-1579 - SANTA FE FLORES TOWNHOMES MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ENTITLEMENTS INCLUDING:
ADDENDUM TO MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ND22-008),
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA25-0001, REZONE R25-0001,
MULTI-FAMILY SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN MFSDP25-0001, AND
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP TSM25-0001
TMP-243915.
Recommendation: ADOPT or INTRODUCE of the following in the order set forth below:
1. ADOPT addendum to the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (ND22-008);
2. ADOPT resolution No. 2026-9589 (General Plan Amendment GPA25-0001) for a land use change of 2.23-net acres from "Medium Density Residential 2" and 0.37-net acres from "Commercial" to "Medium High Density Residential";
3. INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 2026-1579 (Rezone R25-0001) for a zone reclassification of 2.23-net acres from Multifamily Residential 3 (R-3-10) and 0.37-net acres from Commercial (C) to Multifamily Residential (R-3-6);
4. ADOPT resolution No. 2026-9590 (Multi-Family Site Development Plan MFSDP25-0001) to allow the construction of the proposed 46-unit residential condominium development; and
5. ADOPT Resolution No. 2026-9591 (Tentative Subdivision Map TSM25-0001) for the merger of two existing parcels into one and the creation of up to 46 residential condominium units.
May 26, 2026City Council Regular Agenda
Resolution No. 2026-9589 (GPA25-0001)
Resolution No. 2026-9590 (MFSDP25-0001)
Resolution No. 2026-9591 (TSM25-0001)
Attachment A -C - Map, Entitlements, & Characteristics
Attachment D - Addendum No. 1 to Mitigated Negative Declaration (ND22-008) > D.1a Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Santa Fe Flores, LP Project (ND22-008) > D.1b Appendices to the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Santa Fe Flores, LP Project (ND22-008) > D.2 Air Quality Analysis
> D.3 Local Transportation Analysis
> D.4 Biological Resources Letter Report
> D.5 Cultural Resources Survey
> D.6 Geotechnical Report
> D.7 Climate Action Plan Consistency Checklist
> D.8 Preliminary Hydrology Study
> D.9 Stormwater Quality Management Plan
> D.10 Noise Analysis
> D.11 Vehicle Miles Traveled Assessment
> D.12 Buena Sanitation District Letter, July 17, 2025
> D.13 Buena Sanitation District Letter, September 3, 2025 Attachment E.1 - Project Plans - Civil Plans
Attachment E.2 - Project Plans - Architectural Plans
Attachment E.3 - Project Plans - Landscape Plans
Attachment F - Land Use Analysis
Attachment G - Fiscal and Economic Impact Analysis
Attachment H - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
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)
26-287916.
Recommendation: Note and File
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REPORT (COUNCILMEMBER
MUSGROVE)
26-288017.
Recommendation: Note and File
May 26, 2026City Council Regular Agenda
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT REPORT (DEPUTY MAYOR
SANNELLA)
26-288118.
Recommendation: Note and File.
NORTH COUNTY DISPATCH JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY REPORT
(COUNCILMEMBER LEBLANG)
26-288219.
Recommendation: Note and File
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE REPORT (COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ)26-288320.
Recommendation: Note and File
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS VISITS26-288421.
Recommendation: Note and File
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 MAY 21, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
DATE: MAY 21, 2026
PHILLIP SCOLLICK, CITY CLERK