MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the San Marcos City Council
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 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 Mayor Jones.
INVOCATION: Led by Mayor Jones.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, LEBLANG, MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, 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. SMILE award presented by Councilmember Musgrove to recipient Amber Ter-Vrugt.
B. Professor Kimberly Ayers certificate of recognition for being a contestant on Jeopardy!.
C. Economic Development Week proclamation presented to Rick Rungaitis, Chamber CEO.
D. National Public Works Week proclamation presented to Public Works staff.
E. Bike Anywhere Day proclamation presented to Rachel Forseth, SANDAG Senior Public Communications Officer. Rachel provided a presentation on Bike Anywhere Day.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVED TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ, SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, LEBLANG, MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, SANNELLA 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 and special meeting on April 28, 2026.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS. Approved City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants dated May 2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9584 - 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.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 2026-379 - APPROVAL OF THE SAN MARCOS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM AND ADOPTION OF A FIVE-YEAR FIRE MITIGATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. Adopted a resolution of the San Marcos Fire Protection District Board of Directors authorizing continued participation in the San Diego County Fire Mitigation Fee Program and approving the Five-Year Fire Mitigation Capital Improvement Plan to utilize Fire Mitigation Fee Program revenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9585 - AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR AS NEEDED SPORTS FIELD RENOVATION SERVICES WITH DIAMOND DESIGNS, LLC, AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, AND EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS. Adopted a resolution awarding a contract for as needed sports field renovation services to Diamond Designs, LLC in the amount not to exceed $500,000.00 for a maximum of five (5) years, and delegating authority to the City Manager to negotiate, finalize, and execute the contract and all related documents.
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-1578 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF 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, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT. Adopted (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2026-1578 an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, acting as the legislative body of 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, authorizing the levy of special taxes in such community facilities district.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9586 - ANNEXATION NO. 94 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. 2026-9587 - ANNEXATION NO. 162 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. FD 2026-380 - ANNEXATION NO. 99 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. 2026-9588 - ANNEXATION NO. 38 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).
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jane and Bob Tetzlaff provided comments on brush management and fire safety near Discovery Lake.
Marlene Walder provided comments on maintenance requests and amenities at her mobilehome park.
Alondra Alvarez, Universidad Popular, provided updates on Universidad Popular activities in the community.
Flower Alvarez-Lopez, Universidad Popular, spoke on the upcoming events at Universidad Popular.
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 LEBLANG. Report given. No action taken.
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT REPORT – DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA. No report given.
NORTH COUNTY DISPATCH JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER LEBLANG. No report given.
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ. Report given. No action taken.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS VISITS – MAYOR JONES and DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA visited Corte Fino Barbershop. Report given. No action taken.
COUNCIL COMMENTARY
Mayor Jones provided information regarding a property on La Moree Road.
Councilmember LeBlang announced Junior Ranger Day would take place Saturday, May 16th and wished Mayor Jones a happy birthday week.
Mayor Jones announced California State University, San Marcos would be holding graduation ceremonies on Friday and Saturday.
ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR JONES adjourned the meeting at 7:03 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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