San Marcos, CA

City Council

City Council

The San Marcos City Council will hold a second reading and adopt an ordinance implementing Senate Bill 79, which establishes transit-oriented development standards, site exemptions, and zoning map amendments. The council will also consider several resolutions, including a $1,225,000 contract for HVAC upgrades at Corky Smith Gym, a $5,000,000 park improvements project funded by Proposition 4, and authorizing an appraisal for a fuel modification easement at La Moree Park. Additional items include declaring a leasehold surplus, initiating default remedies on affordable housing loans, and cancelling two August regular meetings.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-1581 implementing SB 79 transit-oriented development standards
• Resolution approving $1,225,000 Phase 2 HVAC upgrades at Corky Smith Gym with Trane U.S. Inc.
• Resolution adding a $5,000,000 park improvements project (CIP #PK013) funded by Proposition 4 Climate Bond
• Resolution authorizing appraisal for fuel modification easement on a portion of La Moree Park for Sea Breeze Properties, LLC
• Resolutions to initiate default proceedings and option to purchase under CalHOME and San Marcos Affordable Housing Program agreements

City Council

The City Council agenda includes two conference items. The first is a conference with legal counsel to address anticipated litigation concerning the real property at 2515 Antlers Way (GC 54956.9(d)(4)). The second is a conference with real‑property negotiators—including the assistant city manager, director of public safety, housing & neighborhood services director, and city attorney—to discuss conditions, price, and terms for acquiring the same property owned by Deven Ortiz (GC 54956.8). No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion.

• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation related to 2515 Antlers Way (GC 54956.9(d)(4))
• Conference with real‑property negotiators about price and terms for acquiring Deven Ortiz’s property at 2515 Antlers Way (GC 54956.8)
• Involvement of assistant city manager, director of public safety, housing & neighborhood services director, and city attorney in the property negotiations

City Council

The City Council will consider implementing Senate Bill 79 standards for transit-oriented development. The meeting also includes discussions on sidewalk vending regulations, property sales, and various city contracts.

• Implementation of SB 79 Transit-Oriented Development standards via Urgency Ordinance No. 2026-1580
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-1582 regarding sidewalk vending regulations and fees
• Special assessment for weed and nuisance abatement at 0 Woodland Parkway
• Contract award for City Hall Council Chambers renovations to Flow Builders
• Declaration of parcels APNs 220-222-07-00 and 220-222-23-00 as surplus property

Planning Commission

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two appeals of Planning Commission decisions: one regarding a master sign program for the University District (North City) and another for a tentative subdivision map creating three lots on a 19.83-acre site. The council will also vote on adopting indexed increases for development impact, inclusionary housing, and user fees. Other items include awarding contracts for city hall restroom renovations, safety center HVAC replacement, and watershed monitoring, as well as approving a salary adjustment for council members and withdrawing from a self-insurance pool.

• Appeal of master sign program for University District/North City
• Appeal of tentative subdivision map for 19.83-acre site (3 lots)
• Adoption of indexed increases in development impact fees, inclusionary housing in-lieu fees, and user fees
• Award contract for Carlsbad Watershed monitoring ($677,742)
• Award contract for Safety Center HVAC replacement (Jackson & Blanc)

Planning Commission

City Council

The City Council will adopt the annual Operations & Maintenance Budget and the five-year Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 2026-27, along with establishing reserves. Other actions include a second reading of a rezone for 2.6 acres, calling the November 2026 general municipal election, and approving a $1 million contract amendment with Dudek for construction management.

• Adopt FY 2026-27 Operations & Maintenance and Capital Improvement Program budgets
• Second reading of rezone of 2.23 acres from R-3-10 and 0.37 acres from Commercial to R-3-6
• Call November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election consolidated with County of San Diego
• Approve $1,000,000 increase to contract with Dudek for on-call construction management
• Approve FY 2026-27 SB 1 road repair projects

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on entitlements for a 46-unit residential condominium development at Santa Fe Flores, including a general plan amendment and rezone. Other actions include adopting increased fines for fireworks violations, approving a rent increase for Springdale Estates mobile home park, and ordering easement vacations for a student housing project. The council will also update meeting policies per new state law and receive a report on city staff vacancies.

• Santa Fe Flores Townhomes: 46-unit condominium, rezone 2.6 acres, general plan amendment (TMP-243915)
• Increased fines for fireworks violations (SMMC 17.64.260) via bail schedule amendment (TMP-24589)
• Springdale Estates mobile home park monthly rent increase for spaces affected by September 2025 notice (26-288512)
• Summary vacation of drainage easement on Redel Road for Block F student housing project (TMP-24578)
• Participation in California JPIA excess workers' compensation insurance program (TMP-244411)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a rent review hearing to consider a petition from residents of Springdale Estates regarding rent increases. The meeting includes procedural items such as oral communications and adjournment, alongside several special agency meetings.

• Springdale Estates rent review hearing (petition TMP-24551)

Planning Commission

City Council

The City Council and associated agencies will consider several administrative actions, including the approval of a five-year fire mitigation capital improvement plan and a contract for sports field renovations. The body will also vote on multiple property annexations into Community Facilities Districts for police, fire, and landscaping services.

• Contract with Diamond Designs, LLC for sports field renovation services not to exceed $500,000
• Adoption of a Five-Year Fire Mitigation Capital Improvement Plan for the Fire Protection District
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-1578 to authorize special taxes for CFD No. 98-02 (Improvement Area F-59)
• Annexations to CFDs for police (No. 98-01), landscaping/open space (No. 98-02), fire (No. 2001-01), and congestion management (No. 2011-01)
• Resolution to support California State Legislature bill AB 1821

City Council

The City Council will vote on an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Affirmed Housing Group to develop affordable housing on two city-owned sites in the San Marcos Creek District. They will also award a $1.275 million contract for HVAC equipment at Corky Smith Gym, approve a contract for City Hall architectural assisted services with Safdie Rabines Architects, and hold a public hearing to annex territory into Community Facilities District No. 98-02 for lighting and landscape maintenance. Additionally, the council will adopt the PY 2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan and amend prior plans.

• Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Affirmed Housing Group for affordable housing on APNs 219-270-67 and 221-051-38
• Award contract to Trane U.S. Inc. for HVAC equipment procurement at Corky Smith Gym ($1,275,000)
• Award contract to Safdie Rabines Architects for City Hall architectural assisted services
• Public hearing and special election to annex territory into CFD No. 98-02 Improvement Area F-59
• Accept SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program grant funds and amend capital budget

Planning Commission

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a contract for the 2026 Parks Electrical Upgrades Project to Select Electric, Inc. for up to $753,169, after annulling a prior contract. They will also set a hearing on a rent increase petition for San Marcos Mobile Estates and adopt positions on pending state legislation.

• Award contract for parks electrical upgrades to Select Electric, Inc. up to $753,169
• Accept rent review petition for San Marcos Mobile Estates and schedule hearing June 9
• Adopt resolution on SB 827 ethics training compliance for designated filers
• Adopt positions on state bills: oppose AB 1564, support AB 1995 and AB 2179
• Approve construction documents and additional funds for Adaptive Traffic Control System project

City Council

The San Marcos City Council will vote on a second-reading ordinance to permit up to 10 temporary residential units within 15,000 square feet of commercial floor area in the Davia Village-Marc Specific Plan. They will also adopt a $1.5 million multi-year agreement for fire apparatus parts, approve construction documents for the 2026 Pavement Overlay Project, and hold a public hearing on the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. Other items include annexation to a community facilities district and vacation of a portion of Cox Road.

• Second reading of ordinance to allow up to 10 temporary residential units in 15,000 sq ft commercial space (SPA24-0002)
• $1.5 million multi-year agreement with ReNewell Fleet Service for proprietary Pierce fire apparatus parts
• 2026 Pavement Overlay Project (CIP ST022) construction documents and contract approval
• Annexation No. 161 to Community Facilities District No. 98-02 for lighting, landscaping, and open space maintenance
• Public hearing on 2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan and substantial amendments to prior years

The provided document is an agenda for a meeting held on March 24, 2026. No substantive decisions or vote tallies are recorded as the text contains only the scheduled items for discussion.

City Council

The San Marcos City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to amend the Davia Village-MARC Specific Plan and grant a conditional use permit to convert ground-floor commercial space at 1045 Armorlite Drive into up to 10 apartment units. The council will also vote on several consent items including purchases of an ambulance, a street sweeper ($452,228.18), two dump trucks ($421,449.56), and a parks electrical upgrades contract ($590,437.48).

• Public hearing on Specific Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit for 10 residential units at 1045 Armorlite Drive
• Purchase of one rechassis Type III ambulance from Braun Northwest, Inc.
• Award contract to Marco Industries for one TYMCO Model 600 street sweeper, not to exceed $452,228.18
• Purchase of two 2026 Freightliner M2106 dump trucks from 72 Hour, LLC, not to exceed $421,449.56
• Award contract for 2026 Parks Electrical Upgrades Project to Neema General Contracting, not to exceed $590,437.48

City Council

The San Marcos City Council will consider approving contracts for the Woodland Park Pool Replaster Project, the City Hall Parking Garage Waterproofing, and preliminary conceptual drawings for City Hall common areas. The Council will also adopt an updated full-time classification and compensation schedule and approve hourly rate increases for the City Attorney and Prosecutor firm.

• Award contract for Woodland Park Pool Replaster Project to Coastal Pool Construction, Inc.
• Award contract for City Hall Parking Garage Waterproofing to Structural Preservation Systems
• Adopt updated Full Time Classification and Compensation Schedule
• Approve hourly rate increase for City Attorney and City Prosecutor firm
• Award contract for preliminary conceptual City Hall common area drawings to Safdie Rabines Architects

City Council

The San Marcos City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the construction contract and bid process for the San Marcos Blvd dual left‑turn lane extension at Rancho Santa Fe Rd. It will also vote on contract amendments with Villa Civil for engineering support and creek infrastructure services, and adopt mid‑year adjustments to the FY 2025‑26 budget and classification schedule. Additional items include a resolution to adopt positions on state legislation and to approve event‑ticket expenditures.

• Approve construction contract and bid documents for San Marcos Blvd dual left‑turn lane extension at Rancho Santa Fe Rd (CIP# ST005)
• Amend on‑call agreement with Villa Civil, APC, increasing contract to $549,700 (add $200,000)
• Amend professional services contract 6294 with Villa Civil for the Creek Infrastructure Project
• Adopt mid‑year adjustments to amend the FY 2025‑26 budget and update classification and compensation schedule
• Adopt resolution approving expenditure for event tickets (NECA Gala, BIA Installation Dinner, TrueCare Illumination Gala)

Planning Commission

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the city manager to negotiate an agreement with the San Elijo Hills Community Association for privately funded improvements at San Elijo Hills Park, including a dog park and pump skate. Other items include a resolution updating the parking violation penalty fee schedule, adoption of the 2026 legislative platform, and routine consent items such as warrant approvals and minutes. Proclamations will recognize the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District and Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

• Resolution to authorize city manager to negotiate agreement with San Elijo Hills HOA for park improvements (dog park and pump skate) at San Elijo Road and Elfin Forest Road
• Resolution modifying the penalty fee schedule for parking violations
• Resolution adopting the 2026 San Marcos Legislative Platform
• Proclamation of Human Trafficking Awareness Month
• Approval of City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants for January 2026

The January 27, 2026 City Council meeting included a consent calendar with six items, such as waiving text reading, approving minutes and warrants, and several resolutions. The minutes do not indicate whether any of these items were approved, denied, or otherwise acted upon, nor do they provide vote tallies.

City Council

The San Marcos City Council will vote on the second reading of several ordinances: updating Title 17 (Building Code) and Title 14 (Traffic/Grading), and amending the University District and Heart of the City Specific Plans. The council will also accept a rent review petition for Springdale Estates mobilehome park, approve a budget amendment for SAFE San Diego Grant funds for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and note the FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-1575 amending Title 17 (Buildings, Construction) and adopting local amendments to the California Building Code
• Second reading of Ordinances 2025-1572, 1573, 1574 amending University District Specific Plan (adding Self-Storage Overlay Zone) and Heart of the City Specific Plan (removing two properties)
• Acceptance of Springdale Estates rent review petition and scheduling of a hearing before the Mobilehome Rent Review Commission on March 10, 2026
• Resolution authorizing a budget amendment for the awarded 2025 SAFE San Diego Grant funds for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
• Appointments to City Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The San Marcos City Council met on January 13, 2026. The agenda listed items such as ordinance readings, budget reports, and appointments. The minutes do not document any approvals, denials, or vote tallies for these items. Therefore, no substantive decisions are recorded.