City of San Marcos 1 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Regular City Council Meeting
Special San Marcos Successor Agency to the SM Redevelopment Agency Meeting Special San Marcos Successor Housing Agency to the SM 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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July 14, 2026City Council Regular Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION -
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. VOLUNTEER SHERIFF PATROL PROCLAMATION
B. PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER! MONTH PROCLAMATION
CONSENT CALENDAR
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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. 26-29191.
Recommendation: WAIVE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES26-29202.
Recommendation: APPROVE the minutes of the City Council regular meeting on June 23, 2026. 06-23-26RAttachments:
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS26-29213.
Recommendation: APPROVE City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants dated July 2026.
Warrants 7-14-26Attachments:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9634 - EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
PURSUANT TO COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT POLICY,
EVENT TICKET APPROVAL
26-29134.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution approving the expenditure of funds for attendance at events which are in furtherance of a public purpose.
July 14 - 802 reso
802 Cal Cities Annual Conference - Nunez, LeBlang, Lieberman 802 San Diego North Economic Development Council North County Economic Study Tour - Nunez Attachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9635 - AUTHORIZE THE SAN MARCOS FIRE
DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM GRANT
TMP-24825.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution authorizing the San Marcos Fire Department to apply for the County of San Diego Neighborhood Reinvestment Grant.
RESOLUTION 2026 NRPGAttachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9636 - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR WEED
AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT 0 WOODLAND PARKWAY
TMP-24786.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution for the Weed and Nuisance Abatement Itemized Cost Report and AUTHORIZE City staff to deliver the same to the County of San Diego Tax Assessor and the Treasurer-Tax Collector to recover the same by way of special assessment and associated lien against the property located at 0 WOODLAND PKWY Assessor's Parcel Number: 224-040-4000.
RESOLUTION 0 WOODLAND PKWY
EXHIBIT A - ITEMIZED COST REPORT 0 WOODLAND PARKWAY
Attachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9637 - ON-CALL CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING SERVICES
TMP-24867.
Recommendation: ADOPT resolution awarding the consultant contract for on-call traffic engineering services to Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. and delegating authority to and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, finalize, and execute the contract and all related documents.
Resolution No 2026-XX.docxAttachments:
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RESOLUTION NOS. 2026-9638 & 2026-9639 - DECLARING CERTAIN PARCELS TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY; EXEMPT FROM THE
SURPLUS LAND ACT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
SEEK CONFIRMATION FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WITH RESPECT TO
SUCH EXEMPTION; AND AUTHORIZING AN APPRAISAL TO MARKET
SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR SALE, AND AUTHORIZING ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE TRANSFER AND SALE IN THE
EVENT SAID EXEMPTION FROM THE SURPLUS LAND ACT IS
CONFIRMED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TMP-24888.
Recommendation: 1. ADOPT a resolution declaring APNs 220-222-07-00 and 220-222-23-00 to be surplus property and exempt from California Surplus Land Act, and authorizing the City Attorney to seek confirmation from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) with respect to such exemption.
2. ADOPT a resolution authorizing the City Manager to secure a valuation of and to market said real property, and authorizing a sale and transfer of said real property, contingent upon HCD verification of the property's exemption from Surplus Land Act.
Reso 2026-xxxx Mission Rd surplus declaration
Reso 2026-xxxx- Authorization to Market and Proceed with Sale Exhibit A Mission vicinity map
Attachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9640 - AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR CITY
HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS RENOVATIONS TO FLOW BUILDERS
TMP-24939.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution awarding a contract for Council Chambers renovations at 1 Civic Center Dr (City Hall) and delegating authority to the City Manager to Negotiate, Finalize, and Execute the Contract with Flow Builders.
2026-XXXX Chambers contract awardAttachments:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9641 - ADOPTING POSITIONS ON
LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION PURSUANT TO THE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
26-291510.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution taking a position on pending legislation in the California State Legislature that may have local impacts.
July 14 Reso - Legislation
AB 1738 Oppose
Attachments:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The Oral Communication segment of the agenda is for the purpose of allowing the public to address the City Council on any matter NOT listed on the agenda. Speakers are limited to one opportunity to address the Council under Oral Communications. The City Council is prohibited by state law from discussing or taking action on items NOT listed on the Agenda. In-person speaker slips and virtual commenter(s) for oral communications must be presented to the City Clerk at the start of that portion of the meeting. Speakers are limited to three minutes.
July 14, 2026City Council Regular Agenda
PUBLIC HEARINGS
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2026-1580 AND ORDINANCE NO.
2026-1581 - IMPLEMENTING SENATE BILL 79 (SB 79) FOR
TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SITE
EXEMPTIONS, PHASED IMPLEMENTATION AREAS, AND ZONING
MAP AMENDMENTS.
TMP-248911.
Recommendation: ADOPTION of the following, in the order set forth below:
1. ADOPT Notice of Exemption (EX26-041); and
2. ADOPT an Urgency Ordinance No. 2026-1580 adding Chapter 20.280 to the San Marcos Municipal Code to adopt and implement SB79 (Four Votes Required); and
3. INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 2026-1581 (Text Amendment TA 26-0001) adding Chapter 20.280 to the San Marcos Municipal Code to adopt and implement SB79.
Urgency Ordinance No. 2026-1580
Exhibits A, B, & C (Urgency Ordinance No. 2026-1580)
Ordinance No. 2026-1581 - Non-Urgency Ordinance
> Exhibits A, B, & C (Ordinance No. 2026-1581)
A - Transit-Oriented Development Stops and Zones, Exempted Areas, and Excluded Sites B - One-Mile Walking Path Methodology Memorandum dated June 12, 2026 C - San Marcos Municipal Code (SMMC) Chapter 20.280 Transit-Oriented Development D - Notice of Exemption (EX26-041)
E - Senate Bill 79 Full Text
F - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from June 15, 2026 Attachments:
REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS - GC 53232.3(D))
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REPORT (MAYOR
JONES)
26-292212.
Recommendation: Note and File
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REPORT (COUNCILMEMBER
MUSGROVE)
26-292313.
Recommendation: Note and File
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT REPORT (DEPUTY MAYOR
SANNELLA)
26-292414.
Recommendation: Note and File.
NORTH COUNTY DISPATCH JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY REPORT
(COUNCILMEMBER LEBLANG)
26-292515.
Recommendation: Note and File
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE REPORT (COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ)26-292616.
Recommendation: Note and File
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CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS VISITS26-292717.
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 JULY 10, 2026, 5:30 P.M.
DATE: JULY 10, 2026
PHILLIP SCOLLICK, CITY CLERK