MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the San Marcos City Council
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 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 Scouts BSA Troop 709.
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 LeBlang to recipients George Burgers and Sorrento’s restaurants.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVED TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE, SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA, EXCEPT FOR ITEMS #5, #6 AND #10 WHICH WERE PULLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.
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 meeting on July 14, 2026 and special meeting on July 21, 2026.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS. Approved City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants dated July 2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9642 - CANCELLATION OF THE AUGUST 11, 2026 & AUGUST 25, 2026 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. Adopted a resolution canceling the August 11, 2026 and August 25, 2026 regular City Council meetings.
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-1581 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING SENATE BILL 79 (SB 79) FOR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SITE EXEMPTIONS, PHASED IMPLEMENTATION AREAS, AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS. Adopt (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2026-1581 (Text Amendment TA 26-0001) adding Chapter 20.280 to the San Marcos Municipal Code to adopt and implement SB79. REMOVED FROM CONSENT APPOINTMENT OF A LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE SEPTEMBER 23-25 ANNUAL MEETING. Appoint individual City Councilmembers to serve as a Voting Delegate and an Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Meeting, September 23-25, 2026. REMOVED FROM CONSENT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9643 - MUNICIPAL STORMWATER PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT SERVICES. Adopted a resolution delegating authority to and authorizing the City Manager to select a consultant and to negotiate, finalize, and execute the consulting services contract and all related documents to award a two-year contract for Municipal Stormwater Program Implementation Support Services.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9644 - APPROVING A PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC. FOR THE CORKY SMITH GYM HVAC UPGRADES. Adopted a resolution approving the Phase 2 Construction and Installation Agreement with Trane U.S. Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,225,000, for the Corky Smith Gym HVAC Upgrades Project to install the HVAC equipment previously purchased under Trane U.S. Inc. Equipment Purchase Agreement No. 7823, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, finalize, and execute the Agreement and associated contract documents, amendments, and change orders within the City Council-approved budget appropriation for the Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9645 - APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO ADD A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS (CIP #PK013) AND TO APPROPRIATE NECESSARY FUNDS. Adopted a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program budget to add a new capital improvement project for Park Improvements (CIP #PK013) and appropriate $5,000,000 in Proposition 4 (Climate Bond) grant funding for implementation of the approved park improvement projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9646 - AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SECURE AN APPRAISAL FOR A POTENTIAL FUEL MODIFICATION EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY COMPRISING LA MOREE PARK. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to secure an appraisal for a potential fuel modification easement on a portion of the property comprising La Moree Park, which easement would not constitute either a discontinuance or abandonment of park use, and to negotiate a transaction for the grant of such fuel modification easement to Sea Breeze Properties, LLC, subject to payment of appraised value and the reimbursement of appraisal costs and transactional costs incurred with respect to the same. REMOVED FROM CONSENT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9647 - DECLARING CERTAIN LEASEHOLD INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 222-170-38-00 TO BE SURPLUS PURSUANT TO AND AS DEFINED BY THE SURPLUS LAND ACT, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF SUCH PROPERTY INTERESTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A LONG-TERM LEASE OR SIMILAR ARRANGEMENT AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS FOR DISPOSITION OF SUCH PROPERTY INTERESTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. Adopted a resolution declaring that certain leasehold interests in real property identified as Assessor's Parcel number 222-170-38-00 to be surplus pursuant to and as defined by the Surplus Land Act, authorizing the issuance of a notice of availability (NOA) of such property interests, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a long-term lease or similar arrangement and related documents for disposition of such property interests in accordance with applicable law.
RESOLUTION NOS. 2026-9648 & 2026-9649 - AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH DEFAULT REMEDIES AND OPTION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY IN DEFAULT OR NON-CURABLE BREACH UNDER CALHOME AND/OR SAN MARCOS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM AGREEMENTS. Adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to initiate default proceedings, and all associated enforcement actions as provided in CalHOME and/or San Marcos Affordable Housing Program (SMAHP) regulatory agreements, including but not limited to acceleration of the loan, foreclosure, and the option for the City to purchase the property at or below the maximum sales price established in the applicable agreements. Adopted a resolution authorizing fund appropriation up to the maximum sales price, together with associated closing costs, as outlined in Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreements.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
5. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-1581 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING SENATE BILL 79 (SB 79) FOR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SITE EXEMPTIONS, PHASED IMPLEMENTATION AREAS, AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS. Adopt (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2026-1581 (Text Amendment TA 26-0001) adding Chapter 20.280 to the San Marcos Municipal Code to adopt and implement SB79.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED: None
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: Mayor Jones abstained from the item.
MOVED APPROVE BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE, SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: LEBLANG, MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES
6. APPOINTMENT OF A LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE SEPTEMBER 23-25 ANNUAL MEETING. Appoint individual City Councilmembers to serve as a Voting Delegate and an Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Meeting, September 23-25, 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED: None
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: clarification on members and alternates.
MOVED APPROVE BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, LEBLANG, MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9646 - AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SECURE AN APPRAISAL FOR A POTENTIAL FUEL MODIFICATION EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY COMPRISING LA MOREE PARK. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to secure an appraisal for a potential fuel modification easement on a portion of the property comprising La Moree Park, which easement would not constitute either a discontinuance or abandonment of park use, and to negotiate a transaction for the grant of such fuel modification easement to Sea Breeze Properties, LLC, subject to payment of appraised value and the reimbursement of appraisal costs and transactional costs incurred with respect to the same.
PUBLIC COMMENTS INCLUDED: None
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: Mayor Jones abstained from the item.
MOVED APPROVE BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LEBLANG.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: LEBLANG, MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ray Tregembo, San Marcos Rotary Club, introduced himself as the ambassador assigned to the City Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9650 - CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27. Adopt a resolution approving and confirming the diagram and assessment, and levying the assessment, for Landscape and Lighting District No. 1 for fiscal year 2026-2027.
Jeffrey Jorgenson, Accounting & Treasury Manager, provided the staff presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: None.
MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING BY MAYOR JONES, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, LEBLANG, MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
MOTION TO ADOPT BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LEBLANG.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, LEBLANG, MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9651 - CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF VALLECITOS TOWN CENTER STREET MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027. Adopt a resolution confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the levy of the assessment of Vallecitos Town Center Street Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Jeffrey Jorgenson, Accounting & Treasury Manager, provided the staff presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION INCLUDED: None.
MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING BY COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, LEBLANG, MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
MOTION TO ADOPT BY COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LEBLANG.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: JONES, LEBLANG, MUSGROVE, NUÑEZ, SANNELLA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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 MUSGROVE. No report given.
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT REPORT – DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA. Report given. No action taken.
NORTH COUNTY DISPATCH JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER LEBLANG. No report given.
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE REPORT – COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ. No report given.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS VISITS – MAYOR JONES and COUNCILMEMBER LEBLANG visited Sullins Connector Solutions and Performance 360. Reports given. No action taken.
COUNCIL COMMENTARY
Councilmember Musgrove announced the San Elijo Hills Fire Safe Council received a grant.
Councilmember Nuñez reported out on the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority annual meeting.
Mayor Jones announced the State of the City would take place at the Senior Center on July 29th.
ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR JONES adjourned the meeting at 6:45 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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