San Marcos public meetings in 2022
24 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will certify the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election and swear in new members. The agenda also includes selecting a default power supply for city customers and updating employee compensation schedules.
- Certification of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election results
- Selection of 'Clean Impact Plus' as the default Clean Energy Alliance power supply
- Amended South Lake Lease Agreement with Vallecitos Water District
- Updated compensation schedules due to state minimum wage increase
- Acceptance of drainage easement dedications for La Rosa and La Colusa channels
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss next steps for the General Plan Update, including a draft proposed land use map. The commission will also receive a Climate Action Plan monitoring report and consider a recommendation to vacate a public street easement.
- Discussion of next steps for the General Plan Update and draft land use map
- Receipt of the first bi-annual Climate Action Plan monitoring report
- Recommendation to vacate a public street easement over APN 220-202-01
- Approval of November 7, 2022, Planning Commission minutes
Planning Commission
The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Montiel Commercial project. The item includes recommendations to the City Council for the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of plans for a two-story office/commercial building. The Commission will also review minutes from the July 5, 2022 meeting.
- Approval of Montiel Road Commercial Office Building Specific Plan (SP19-0001)
- Site Development Plan (SDP19-0003) for a 32,969 square foot office/commercial building
- Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration (ND21-005)
- Approval of July 5, 2022 Planning Commission Minutes
City Council
The San Marcos City Council is reviewing several property annexations into various community facilities districts. The council will also hold second readings for ordinances updating the city's fire code, building code, and housing element implementation.
- Adoption of 2022 California Fire Code (Ordinance 2022-1525)
- Adoption of local amendments to the California Building Code (Ordinance 2022-1526)
- Implementation of the 2021-2029 Housing Element (Ordinance 2022-1527)
- Annexations into various Community Facilities Districts for lighting, landscaping, and police services
- Cancellation of November 8 and November 22, 2022, City Council meetings
City Council
The City Council is reviewing an agreement to sell certain city-owned properties in the University District to Urban Villages San Marcos, LLC. The meeting also includes a public hearing on amendments to implement the 2021-2029 Housing Element. Additionally, the Council will consider adopting updated California fire and building codes.
- Sale of city property in University District to Urban Villages San Marcos, LLC
- Contracts for weed abatement and tree maintenance services
- Ordinance for electronic filing of economic interests and campaign disclosures
- Public hearing on 2021-2029 Housing Element implementation
- Adoption of 2022 California Fire Code and Building Code amendments
City Council
The City Council will consider a relocation plan for the University District Road and Infrastructure Improvement Project. The agenda also includes special assessments for weed and nuisance abatement at three properties and first readings for two ordinances. Additionally, councilmembers requested a discussion regarding support for California Proposition 1.
- Relocation Plan for the University District Road and Infrastructure Improvement Project
- Special assessments for weed and nuisance abatement at 1626 Via Del Corvo, 0 Grand Avenue, and 839 Cassou Road
- Ordinance for electronic filing of economic interest and campaign statements
- Ordinance amending the city's purchasing chapter
- Discussion regarding support for California Proposition 1
City Council
The San Marcos City Council will consider ordinances regarding construction within streets and sidewalks. The council will also review several service contracts, including landscape architecture and parking administration. Additionally, the agenda includes a proposal to allocate $379,599 in ARPA funds to community non-profit grants.
- Appropriation of $379,599 in ARPA funds for the COVID-19 Non-Profit Community Grant Program
- Funding agreement for a pedestrian bridge over Barham Road connecting North City and CSUSM
- Ordinance updates regarding construction within streets, sidewalks, and public places
- Contract award for landscape architecture services to In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc.
- Contracts for lighting and electrical maintenance with Saturn Electric, Inc. and M. Brey Electric, Inc.
City Council
The City Council will consider amendments to the University District and Heart of the City Specific Plans. The agenda also includes approving construction documents for the Las Posas Pool Storage Project and the purchase of two ambulances. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a permit renewal for Loma San Marcos.
- University District Specific Plan amendments including building height changes
- Construction documents for Las Posas Pool Storage Project
- Purchase of two Recharis Type III ambulances
- Heart of the City Specific Plan boundary change
- Loma San Marcos Conditional Use Permit renewal hearing
City Council
The City Council will consider amendments to the University District Specific Plan that involve increasing building heights and approving new residential developments. The agenda also includes annual assessments for landscaping and street maintenance districts, as well as several property annexations.
- Contract for fence maintenance with Sierra Pacific Fence, Inc. up to $400,000
- Proposed 12-story mixed-use building with 482 residential units
- Proposed 5-story mixed-use building with 73 residential units
- Annual assessment for Vallecitos Town Center Street Maintenance District
- Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2021 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant funds
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting the 2023-2027 Regional Transportation Improvement Program projects. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding an appeal for the Loma San Marcos entertainment production facility permit renewal. Additionally, the council will review appointments to city boards and commissions.
- Adoption of 2023-2027 Regional Transportation Improvement Program projects
- Appeal regarding Loma San Marcos entertainment production facility permit renewal
- Amendments to San Marcos Boulevard right-of-way working hours
- Approval of assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1
- Amendment to contract for Fire Command Vehicles
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting the fiscal year 2022-23 budget and a five-year capital improvement program. The agenda also includes approving road repair projects funded by SB 1 and a final subdivision map for San Marcos Highlands Unit 5. Additionally, the council will call the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election.
- Adoption of the FY 2022-23 budget and five-year capital improvement program
- Final map approval for San Marcos Highlands Unit 5 project by KB Home California LLC
- Approval of SB 1 road repair and accountability projects for fiscal year 2022-23
- Contract amendment with 4Leaf, Inc. for the San Marcos Creek District Infrastructure project
- Calling the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election
Planning Commission
The Commission will consider several amendments to the University District Specific Plan to allow for mixed-use development. Proposed changes include increasing building heights and removing planned bridges from the mobility element. The items also involve approving a 26-unit condominium map and new multi-story mixed-use buildings.
- University District Specific Plan amendments to increase building height
- Removal of State Route 78 flyover and Discovery Street pedestrian bridge
- Approval of a 26-unit condominium map with commercial and residential units
- Site development plan for a 12-story mixed-use building with 482 residential units
- Site development plan for a 5-story mixed-use building with 73 residential units
City Council
The City Council will review land use items, including the adoption of the Hallmark-Barham Specific Plan and a 10.6-acre zone reclassification. The agenda also includes a contract for synthetic turf replacement at Connors Park and a resolution regarding California State Legislature bills.
- Adoption of the Hallmark-Barham Specific Plan (Ordinance 2022-1517)
- Zone reclassification of 10.6 acres to 'Specific Plan Area'
- Construction contract for Connors Park synthetic turf up to $741,365
- Final map approval for The Skylark project
- Resolution opposing several California State Legislature bills
City Council
The City Council will consider a proposal from Hall Land Company to develop 151 residential condominiums on a 10.6-acre site at Barham Drive. The agenda also includes property lease agreements and infrastructure project updates.
- Development of 151 residential condominiums on Barham Drive
- Final map approval for San Marcos Highlands Unit 4 by KB Home California LLC
- Right-of-way contracts for the San Marcos Boulevard and Discovery Street intersection project
- Lease agreement with California Fine Wine and Spirits, LLC for 561 Grand Avenue
- Naming a portion of the Creek area trail in honor of Betty Ferguson
City Council
The City Council will vote on appropriating ARPA funds for a school district mental health program and approving the 2022/2023 Community Development Block Grant plan. The agenda also includes several property annexations to various community facilities districts and updates on the San Marcos Creek project.
- Appropriation of up to $2,600,000 in ARPA funds for the SMUSD COVID-19 Mental Health & Wellness Unit Program
- Approval of the Community Development Block Grant Program 2022/2023 Annual Action Plan
- Annexations of properties to various Community Facilities Districts for police, lighting, and congestion management
- Amendment to the CalPERS contract regarding employee cost-sharing for specific city positions
- Letters of support for the Integrated Sciences and Engineering Building at CSUSM
City Council
The San Marcos City Council will consider a contract for GIS professional services with Quartic Solutions LLC and declare upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. The meeting also includes a resolution regarding participation in the San Diego County Fire Mitigation Fee Program.
- Contract award for GIS professional services with Quartic Solutions LLC
- Declaration of upcoming vacancies on various boards, committees, and commissions
- Resolution regarding participation in the San Diego County Fire Mitigation Fee Program
- Approval of funds for attendance at public purpose events
- Proclamations honoring National Sibling Day and Mission Hills High School Dance Team
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a request from Hall Land Company to develop 151 residential condominiums on a 10.6-acre site. The commission will review various entitlements, including environmental reports and zoning changes, to recommend approval to the City Council. This includes the adoption of the Hallmark-Barham Specific Plan.
- Development of 151 residential condominiums on Barham Drive
- General Plan Amendment and rezone for a 10.6-acre site
- Adoption of the Hallmark-Barham Specific Plan
- Approval of a tentative subdivision map for the project
- Conditional use permit for a temporary rock crusher during grading
City Council
The Council will consider ordinances to adjust election district boundaries and update regulations for e-bikes on city trails. The agenda also includes funding approvals for affordable housing developments and a public hearing on federal grant uses.
- Adjusting City Council election district boundaries (Ordinance 2022-1514)
- Updating rules for Class 1 and Class 2 E-bikes on city trails (Ordinance 2022-1515)
- Funding for Mariposa II Phase 2 and Villa Serena II Phase 2 affordable housing
- Construction contract award for Park at Rancho Tesoro to Handy Industrial
- Public hearing on 2022/2023 Community Development Block Grant fund uses
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the redrawing of City Council election district boundaries. The agenda also includes a five-year contract for police services with the San Diego County Sheriff and an ordinance regarding e-bike use on city trails.
- Public hearing and report on redrawing City Council member district boundaries
- Five-year contract with the San Diego County Sheriff for police services
- $3,500,000 five-year contract for traffic signal and streetlight maintenance
- Introduction of ordinance regarding Class 1 and Class 2 e-bike use on city trails
- Notice of intent to amend CalPERS contract for the Fire Management Group
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a time extension for a subdivision map near Bent Avenue and a permit renewal for the Loma San Marcos entertainment production facility. The commission will also review a proposal to expand the Hollandia Dairy processing facility by adding approximately 48,755 square feet of new building area.
- Expansion of Hollandia Dairy with approximately 48,755 square feet of new building area
- Renewal of conditional use permit for Loma San Marcos entertainment production facility
- Time extension request for a subdivision map east of Bent Avenue
- Approval of February 07, 2022, Planning Commission minutes
City Council
The San Marcos City Council will consider resolutions regarding ADA infrastructure improvements at Bingham Drive and Bailey Court and a communications services contract. The meeting also includes reports from regional agencies such as SANDAG and the North County Transit District.
- Approval of construction documents for ADA infrastructure improvements at Bingham Drive and Bailey Court
- Awarding a communications consultant contract to JPW Communications
- Authorization to file grant applications with SANDAG
- Cancellation of the Springdale Estates rent review hearing
- Proclamations honoring Terrell Burgess, Seth Quintero, Wynston's Ice Cream Co., and Vallecitos Water District Partnership
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive input on the redrawing of City Council district boundaries. The council is also considering mid-year budget adjustments and the acceptance of various state grants. Additionally, the agenda includes reports on local projects and committee appointments.
- Public hearing for redrawing San Marcos City Council district boundaries
- Mid-year adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget
- Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program funds
- Order for an Engineer’s Report for the Discovery Meadows Community
- Rescheduling of a rent review petition for Mobile Estates Mobilehome Park
City Council
The City Council will consider several property annexations to various community facilities districts. They will also review construction documents and bidding for the Park at Rancho Tesoro and a name for the new Highlands development park.
- Approval of construction drawings and bids for the Park at Rancho Tesoro
- Annexations to Community Facilities Districts for police, fire, and landscaping
- Adoption of the 2022 San Marcos Legislative Platform
- Second reading of an ordinance regarding a special tax in CFD 98-02
- Naming of the park at the San Marcos Highlands development
City Council
The City Council will consider updates to the municipal code to comply with state housing laws regarding two-unit developments and urban lot splits. The agenda also includes scheduling public hearings for rent increase petitions at two mobilehome parks. Additionally, the council will review election results for a community facilities district.
- Adoption of Ordinance 2021-1511 regarding SB 9 housing legislation
- Public hearing scheduling for rent increases at San Marcos Mobile Estates and Springdale mobilehome parks
- First reading of Ordinance 2022-1513 to authorize a special tax levy in CFD 98-02
- Certification of election results for Community Facilities District 98-02, Improvement Area F-58
- Approval of the 2022-23 Recognized Obligation Payments Schedule and budget