San Marcos public meetings in 2023
25 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Restaurant Row Specific Plan, which proposes rezoning 10.5 acres for residential and commercial development and a new park. The agenda also includes updates to employee compensation schedules and transportation demand management ordinances. Additionally, the Council will review construction documents for the Clarifier Replacement Project.
- Restaurant Row Specific Plan including rezoning and a 1.1-acre public park
- Amendments to Transportation Demand Management in the Municipal Code
- Adoption of part-time and full-time compensation schedules
- Construction documents for the Clarifier Replacement Project (CIP #FC014)
- FY2022-23 public facilities fees annual report findings
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review the minutes from the November 6, 2023 meeting. A public hearing regarding a Montessori preschool on a 0.576-acre site in San Elijo Hills is recommended for removal from the agenda while the applicant assesses the site and community concerns.
- Approval of November 6, 2023 Planning Commission Minutes
- Conditional Use Permit (CUP23-0001) for San Elijo Hills Montessori Preschool on a 0.576-acre site
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several land use changes, including rezoning for multifamily residential and a new mixed-use development plan. The meeting also includes discussions on electricity billing charges and authorization for electric vehicle charging station grants.
- Rezoning 0.33 acres from Commercial to Multifamily Residential
- Approval of the Marcos Specific Plan for mixed-use development
- Rezoning 12.06 acres from Commercial to a Specific Plan Area
- Contract award for re-roofing at Creekside Marketplace
- Authorization for electric vehicle charging station grants and rebates
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Restaurant Row Specific Plan. The proposal includes rezoning, a general plan amendment, and site development plans for a 10.5-acre project site.
- Restaurant Row Specific Plan (SP22-0004) for a 10.5-acre project site
- General Plan Amendment (GPA22-0002) to change land use designation to Specific Plan Area
- Rezone (R22-0002) from Mixed-Use 1 and Light Industrial to Specific Plan Area
- Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM22-0003) for up to 202 residential and 30 commercial condominium units
- Site Development Plan (SDP23-0004) for a 1.1-acre neighborhood public park
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Marcos Specific Plan, which includes 102 condominiums and over 56,000 square feet of commercial space. The council will also consider the Pico Place 16-unit residential development. Other business includes property annexations and a food recovery program contract.
- Marcos Specific Plan: 102 condominiums and 56,924 square feet of commercial space
- Pico Place: 16-unit residential development at 236 and 244 Pico Avenue
- Edible Food Recovery Program contract: up to $550,000 over five years
- Annexations for Police, Fire, and Lighting Community Facilities Districts
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss several municipal updates including a new ordinance for medicinal cannabis delivery. The agenda also includes decisions on board vacancies, city service payment methods, and staff compensation schedules.
- Ordinance 2023-1535: Modifying municipal code to permit medicinal cannabis delivery
- Contract award to Reinhart Corp. dba Aair Purification Systems for vehicle exhaust removal systems at fire stations
- Declaration of vacancies on various City boards, committees, and commissions
- Resolution 2023-9229: Approving electronic fund transfers and transaction fees for city services
- Resolution 2023-9230: Approval of an updated full time classification and compensation schedule
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a proposed text amendment regarding transportation demand management. The Commission is considering a recommendation to the City Council for the adoption of this policy and an associated categorical exemption.
- Text Amendment TA22-0002: Transportation Demand Management Policy
- Resolution PC23-5068: Recommendation to City Council for adoption of text amendment and Categorical Exemption EX23-053
- Approval of September 18, 2023 Planning Commission minutes
City Council
The City Council will consider several land use items including the vacation of public rights-of-way for Diamond Street and North City West. The agenda also includes a contract for an edible food recovery program and an ordinance regarding medicinal cannabis delivery.
- Five-year contract for Edible Food Recovery Program management up to $550,000
- Vacation of public right-of-way and drainage easements for Diamond Street Industrial Project
- Vacation of former Discovery Street portion for the North City West project
- Ordinance to permit medicinal cannabis delivery per SB 1186
- Memorandum of Understanding regarding costs for the 2007 Storm Sewer System Permit
Planning Commission
The Commission will consider several land use actions, including a 16-unit condominium project at 236 and 244 Pico Avenue. They will also review the Marcos Specific Plan for a large-scale development involving 102 condominiums and commercial space. Additionally, multiple street and easement vacations are scheduled for discussion.
- 16-unit residential condominium project at 236 and 244 Pico Avenue
- Marcos Specific Plan including 102 multi-family condominiums and 56,924 square feet of commercial space
- Summary vacation of public right-of-way for Diamond Street Industrial Project
- Summary vacation of former Discovery Street for the North City West Project
City Council
The City Council will consider an employment agreement for Michelle Bender as City Manager. The meeting also includes votes on several large-scale service contracts for park maintenance and sidewalk repairs. Additionally, the council will review a legislative report regarding California state bills.
- Employment agreement for Michelle Bender as City Manager
- Contract with Parkwood Landscape Maintenance for up to $1,750,000 for park grounds maintenance
- Contract with CCS Facility Services for up to $2,250,000 for park restroom janitorial services
- Contract with Precision Concrete Cutting, Inc. for up to $1,250,000 for sidewalk maintenance
- Purchase of a Type III ambulance from Braun Northwest, Inc.
City Council
The San Marcos City Council is reviewing several land use changes, including the adoption of the Gran Vista Specific Plan. The council will also consider amendments to construction contracts for the San Marcos Creek Infrastructure Project and updates to the capital improvement budget. Additionally, various property annexations into community facilities districts are on the agenda.
- Adoption of the Gran Vista Specific Plan to establish development guidelines
- Rezoning a 1.76-acre site from Mixed Use 3 to Commercial
- Modified gap loan financing for Villa Serena II Phase 2 affordable housing
- Amendment to SEMA Construction, Inc. contract for San Marcos Creek Infrastructure Project
- Addition of Richland Road storm drain replacement to the capital improvement program
City Council
The City Council will review several resolutions including the acceptance of federal and state security grant funds. The agenda also includes the vacation of multiple public highway, drainage, and slope easements within North City West.
- Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program funds
- Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2022 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) funds
- Vacation and abandonment of seven easements within North City West tentative subdivision map 19-0002
- Annual assessment for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 for fiscal year 2023-24
- Annual assessment for Vallecitos Town Center Street Maintenance District for fiscal year 2023-24
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several major development projects, including a new convenience store and 120 condominiums. The agenda also includes updates to city employee labor agreements and street maintenance assessments.
- Proposed Arco AM/PM convenience store and gas station at North Los Posas and West Mission Roads
- Proposed 120-unit Meritage Homes condominium development at Las Posas Road and Palm Road
- New labor agreements (MOUs) for classified, supervisor, and firefighter employee associations
- Construction documents for ADA infrastructure improvements at North Twin Oaks Valley Road
- Annual assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1
City Council
The City Council will consider the annual operations and maintenance budget for fiscal year 2023-24 alongside a five-year capital improvement program. Additional items include land use decisions regarding easements on Richmar Avenue, North City Drive, and Mid City Lane, as well as participation in fire mitigation programs.
- Adoption of the FY 2023-24 Operations & Maintenance Budget
- Adoption of the five-year Capital Improvement Program Budget ending 2027-28
- Summary vacation of easements on Richmar Avenue adjacent to the Creekside Assisted Living project
- Summary vacation of public right-of-way for portions of North City Drive and Mid City Lane
- Participation in the San Diego County Fire Mitigation Fee Program
City Council
The San Marcos City Council will consider a $450,000 budget transfer to fund an electric vehicle charger grant program project. The council is also reviewing engineer's reports for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 and the Vallecitos Town Center Street Maintenance District. Additionally, the agenda includes updates on the Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- $450,000 budget transfer for an electric vehicle charger grant program project
- Engineer's report for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1
- Engineer's report for Vallecitos Town Center Street Maintenance District
- 2023 revisions to the Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Proclamations for Jewish American Heritage Month and Public Works Week
City Council
The City Council will consider amending a bulk fuel services contract and accepting state homeland security grant funds. Additionally, the council will review the Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2023/2024 Annual Action Plan.
- Amendment to bulk fuel services contract with Southern Counties Lubricants, LLC
- Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) funds
- Approval of Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2023/2024 Annual Action Plan
- San Marcos Creek project update
City Council
The City Council will review several resolutions including an amendment to emergency medical services billing. The meeting also includes multiple property annexations into various community facilities districts.
- Amendment to existing contract with Wittman Enterprises for EMS billing services
- Legislative report regarding positions on AB 976, AB 480, and AB 1484
- Annexation of property to San Marcos Fire Protection District CFD No. 2001-01 #88
- Annexation of property to Community Facilities District No. 98-02 #149
- Annexation of property to Community Facilities District No. 2011-01 #27
City Council
The City Council will consider several items including a contract for Fire Station #1 repairs and a resolution regarding Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1. The meeting also includes reports from various regional agencies and an update on the San Marcos Creek project.
- Resolution to annex property to Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Zone C
- Contract award for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning repairs at Fire Station #1 to Trane U.S., Inc.
- Declaration of upcoming vacancies on various boards, committees, and commissions
- San Marcos Creek project update
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions including a street easement vacation in the University District and annual progress reports for the General Plan and Housing Element. The meeting also includes a rent review petition for San Marcos Mobile Estates and public input on Community Development Block Grant funds.
- Vacation of public street easement for Assessor's Parcel Number 220-202-01 in University District
- Approval of the General Plan Annual Progress Report
- Approval of the Housing Element Compliance Annual Progress Report for 2022
- Rent review petition for San Marcos Mobile Estates
- Public hearing on proposed uses of Community Development Block Grant funds for 2023/2024
City Council
The City Council will review several ordinances including a zone reclassification for residential use and an update to wireless telecommunications regulations. Additional items include a contract award for HVAC maintenance and a resolution regarding property annexation for a landscaping district.
- Ordinance 2023-1531: Rezone 1.47 acres of Light Industrial and 0.80 acres of Commercial to Multi-Family Residential
- Ordinance 2023-1530: Update to Chapter 20.465 regarding small wireless telecommunications facilities
- Resolution 2023-9118: Contract award for HVAC maintenance service to Trane U.S. Inc.
- Resolution 2023-9119: Intent to annex property to Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Zone C
City Council
The City Council will review a proposal for a 50-unit apartment building at the corner of Santa Fe Avenue and Las Flores Drive. The agenda also includes updates to municipal codes for electric vehicle charging stations and wireless telecommunications facilities. Additionally, the council will consider an interfund loan of up to $6,300,000.
- 50-unit apartment development at Santa Fe Avenue and Las Flores Drive
- Interfund loan not to exceed $6,300,000 for capital obligations
- Ordinance to streamline permits for electric vehicle charging stations
- Policy update for small wireless telecommunications facilities
- Annexation of property to Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 Zone C
City Council
The City Council will consider mid-year adjustments to the 2022-23 fiscal year budget and next steps for the General Plan Update. The agenda also includes an ordinance to streamline electric vehicle charging station permits. Additionally, the Council will vote to end the local emergency proclamation regarding COVID-19.
- Second reading of ordinance for Montiel Road Commercial Office Building
- Contract award for temporary staffing services to Robert Half International, Inc.
- Mid-year adjustments to the 2022-23 fiscal year budget
- First reading of ordinance for electric vehicle charging station permits
- Confirmation of next steps for the General Plan Update process
City Council
The City Council will consider a development plan for a new two-story office and commercial building on Montiel Road. The agenda also includes several property annexations to various community facilities districts.
- Development of a 32,969 square foot office/commercial building at Montiel Road
- Annexation of properties to the San Marcos Fire Protection District
- Annexation of properties to the Police Only Community Facilities District
- Adoption of the 2023 Legislative Platform
- Property annexations for congestion management and landscaping districts
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing ordinance updates regarding EV charging station permits and small wireless facilities. The commission will also consider a proposal for a new 50-unit apartment complex involving rezoning and land use changes.
- Proposed 50-unit apartment development at the northwest corner of Santa Fe Avenue and Las Flores Drive
- Ordinance update to streamline EV charging station permit processes
- New policy and ordinance for small wireless facilities within public rights-of-way
- Land use change for 1.47 acres from Light Industrial to Medium Density Residential 2
- Rezone of 0.80 acres from Commercial to Multi-Family Residential (R-3-10)
City Council
The San Marcos City Council will meet to adopt the 2023-24 ROPS and Administration Budget. The agenda includes receiving a biennial monitoring report for the Climate Action Plan. The council will also appoint individuals to city boards and commissions.
- Approval of the 2023-24 ROPS and Administration Budget
- Receipt of the Biennial Climate Action Plan Monitoring Report
- Appointments to City Boards, Committees, and Commissions
- Reorganization of Council appointments to regional agencies
- San Marcos Creek Project update