San Marcos public meetings in 2025

City Council

The San Marcos City Council will consider a comprehensive update to the zoning ordinance, adopt the 2025 California Fire Code, and award contracts for fuel services and roof rehabilitation. The body will also approve a $5 million state parks grant and finalize a subdivision map.

• Adopt comprehensive zoning ordinance update
• Award $7.5M contract for bulk fuel and lubricant services
• Award $480K contract for roof membrane rehabilitation
• Accept $5M state parks grant funding
• Approve final map for subdivision 24-0002

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and introduce a comprehensive update to Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance). They will also consider a second extension of a moratorium on converting senior mobilehome parks to all-ages parks. Other items include adopting updated fire codes and awarding a contract for a heavy equipment lift.

• Comprehensive update of Zoning Ordinance (TA23-0001) — first reading
• Second extension of interim urgency ordinance imposing moratorium on senior mobilehome park conversion
• Adoption of 2025 California Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code
• Award contracts for in-ground tandem axle heavy equipment lift: $483,498.29 total
• Final map approval for Paloma Townhomes subdivision (TSM 22-0002)

City Council

The San Marcos City Council will consider a package of e‑bike measures, adopting a resolution that prohibits persons under age 12 from operating Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycles and authorizing budget funding for enhanced e‑bike education and enforcement. The Council will also take a second reading of an ordinance amending the municipal code on encampments to address increased fire incidents. Additional actions include approving a multi‑year affordable‑housing consulting contract and several annexation resolutions for community facilities districts.

• Ordinance No. 2025-1567 – first reading to prohibit persons under age 12 from operating Class 1 or Class 2 e‑bikes
• Resolution No. 2025-9508 – adopts the age‑12 e‑bike operating prohibition
• Resolution No. 2025-9509 – appropriates funding in the FY 2025‑26 Operations Budget for e‑bike education and enforcement
• Ordinance No. 2025-1565 – second reading to amend Chapter 10.33 (Encampments on City Property) addressing fire incidents
• Resolution No. 2025-9506 – authorizes a multi‑year contract with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. for affordable‑housing financial services

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 10.33 to address increased fires in or near encampments. Other action includes approving the purchase of one Type III ambulance, authorizing $178,000 for Microsoft Azure cloud services, finalizing a subdivision map for West San Marcos Boulevard, and amending the City Manager's employment agreement.

• First reading of ordinance to restrict fires in encampments on city property (Chapter 10.33 amendment)
• Resolution to purchase one rechassis Type III ambulance from Braun Northwest, Inc.
• Authorization of $178,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Microsoft Azure cloud services
• Final map approval for Tentative Subdivision Map 22-0003 for West San Marcos Boulevard
• Amendment to City Manager employment agreement (Addendum #2)

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances to develop 46 residential condominiums on an 8.6-acre site. The body will also consider budget carry-overs, roadway resurfacing agreements, and opioid settlement forms.

• Ordinances 2025-1563 and 2025-1564: Proposed 46 residential condominiums on an 8.6-acre site along Woodward Street
• Resolution 2025-9493: Carry-over of appropriations from Fiscal Year 2024-25 into Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Resolution 2025-9494: Service agreement with County of San Diego for resurfacing Broken Rock Road and Lodgepole Road
• Resolution 2025-9495: Participation in National Opioid Settlements with Purdue Pharma L.P., the Sackler family, and eight secondary manufacturers
• Program Year 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Community Development Block Grant funding

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Woodward 46 project, which proposes 46 residential condominiums on an 8.6-acre site along Woodward Street, including certification of an Environmental Impact Report and adoption of a Specific Plan. The council will also vote on a second reading to increase campaign contribution limits, amend the law enforcement services contract with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, and award several construction and service contracts. Additionally, the council will take positions on pending state legislation, including opposing SB 707 and SB 827 and supporting cap-and-trade reauthorization.

• Woodward 46 – entitlements for 46 residential condominiums on an 8.6-acre site along Woodward Street, including EIR, specific plan, general plan amendment, tentative map, and conditional use permit (public hearing)
• Second reading of ordinance to increase campaign contribution limits (Ordinance No. 2025-1562)
• Amendment to law enforcement services contract with San Diego County Sheriff to clarify responsibility and oversight of city-owned vehicles
• Award contracts: Senior Activity Center HVAC replacement ($349,000), Fire Station 3 apparatus storage, Fire Station 5 design, and Mulberry Park playground equipment ($349,000)
• Legislative positions: oppose SB 707 and SB 827, support cap-and-trade reauthorization

City Council

The San Marcos City Council will cancel its August regular meetings and consider approving up to $880 million in Kaiser Permanente revenue bonds. The agenda also includes annexations for community facilities districts and a public hearing on campaign contribution limits.

• Cancel August 12 and 26 City Council meetings
• Approve Kaiser Permanente bonds up to $880,000,000
• Annex properties to Community Facilities Districts
• Public hearing on campaign contribution limits
• Hearings on mobilehome rent increases

City Council

The council will hold second readings to adopt ordinances approving the Armorlite Lofts Specific Plan and rezoning a 2.44-acre site from Public Institutional to Specific Plan Area. Consent items include accepting two homeland security grants (SHSP and UASI) and authorizing the city manager to amend contracts for the 2024 Surface Seal Project. Under new business, the council will select names for two community parks, one in Restaurant Row and one in North City west.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-1560 (Armorlite Lofts Specific Plan) and No. 2025-1561 (rezone to Specific Plan Area)
• Acceptance of FY24 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) funds and budget amendment
• Acceptance of FY24 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant funds and budget amendment
• Resolution delegating city manager to negotiate contract amendments for the 2024 Surface Seal Project (CIP# ST011)
• Naming of a park in Restaurant Row development and a park in North City west area (University District Specific Plan)

City Council

The San Marcos City Council will act on several resolutions, including the adoption and introduction of ordinances and resolutions for the Armorlite Lofts mixed‑use project, which involves a specific plan, rezoning, site‑development plan, and a conditional use permit for a rock crusher. The council will also approve $30,000,000 in revenue bonds for Baypoint Preparatory Academy, award a fire engine contract, and adopt a $420,000 asset‑management software contract.

• Adopt/introduce ordinances and resolutions for Armorlite Lofts: environmental report, specific plan, rezoning, site‑development plan, and conditional use permit
• Approve issuance of revenue bonds up to $30,000,000 for Baypoint Preparatory Academy
• Award contract to South Coast Fire Equipment for two Pierce Manufacturing Type I fire engines
• Award contract to Vertosoft for asset management software services, not‑to‑exceed $420,000 for up to three years
• Adopt FY 2025‑26 appropriations limit for the City of San Marcos

City Council

The City Council will vote on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operations & Maintenance Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget, covering five years through 2029-30. They will also consider new Memorandums of Understanding with three employee associations for 2025-2027, an updated full-time classification and compensation schedule, and amendments to the Regional Transportation Improvement Program. A public hearing under Assembly Bill 2561 will report on city vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-9445 (Operations & Maintenance Budget) and Resolution 2025-9446 (appropriations reserve) for FY 2025-26
• Approve Resolutions 2025-9443 for MOUs with San Marcos Classified Miscellaneous Employees' Association, Supervisors' Association, and Professional Firefighters' Association
• Adopt Resolution 2025-9444 amending the 2025 Regional Transportation Improvement Program for fiscal years 2025–2029
• Public hearing on vacancies, recruitment, and retention under Assembly Bill 2561
• Adopt Resolution 2025-9447 updating the Full Time Classification and Compensation Schedule effective July 1, 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent calendar including the second reading and adoption of a fire hazard severity zone map for local responsibility areas. Other notable items include awarding a $5 million storm drain inspection contract, approving a CPI-based salary increase for council members, and awarding janitorial service contracts for city facilities and park restrooms.

• Adopt (second reading) Ordinance 2025-1559 approving the local responsibility area fire hazard severity zone map
• Award $5,000,000 contract to Downstream Services, Inc. for annual storm drain inspection and as-needed services
• Approve CPI-based salary increase for the Mayor and City Council Members consistent with Ordinance No. 2009-1315
• Award two janitorial contracts to CCS Facility Services: $440,000/yr for city facilities and $340,000/yr for park restrooms
• Reschedule the November 11, 2025 regular meeting to Monday, November 10, 2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and administrative items, including a contract extension for code enforcement and re-paving work. The body will also hold a public hearing on federal grant plans for community development and introduce a fire hazard severity zone map.

• Increase not-to-exceed contract with 4LEAF, Inc. by $2,000,000 for building and code enforcement services
• Award contract to City Service Contracting, Inc. for re-paving at 553-595 Creekside Drive
• Public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan
• First reading of an ordinance adopting local responsibility area fire hazard severity zone maps
• Appropriation of FY 2024-25 General Fund one-time revenues

The City Council adopted Resolution SA 2025‑036, amending the issuance of Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds and increasing the not‑to‑exceed principal amount to $48,000,000 while approving the preliminary and final official statements. The council also approved an amendment to the on‑call building and code enforcement services agreement with 4LEAF, Inc., raising the contract limit by $2 million to $4.5 million. It awarded a contract to City Service Contracting, Inc. for re‑paving the Creekside Marketplace at 553‑595 Creekside Drive. Additionally, the council appropriated one‑time general‑fund revenues for the construction of future Fire Station 5.

• Adopted Resolution SA 2025‑036 to amend and increase the Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds to $48M
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 6947 with 4LEAF, Inc., raising contract limit by $2 M to $4.5 M
• Awarded contract to City Service Contracting, Inc. for re‑paving Creekside Marketplace (553‑595 Creekside Drive)
• Appropriated FY 2024‑25 General Fund one‑time revenues for future Fire Station 5 construction
• Waived reading of text for all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda
• Approved minutes of the April 22, 2025 City Council meetings
• Approved City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants dated April 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a 10-year renewal of a conditional use permit for an existing AT&T wireless telecommunications facility at 2080 Golden Eagle Trail. The Council will also consider resolutions to take positions on pending state legislation and to authorize a contract with Quartic Solutions LLC for GIS professional services. Additionally, the Council will declare vacancies on various boards and commissions.

• Appeal hearing for AT&T wireless facility conditional use permit renewal at 2080 Golden Eagle Trail
• Resolution 2025-9428: Taking positions on California State Legislature bills and projects of local impact
• Resolution 2025-9429: Contract amendment with Quartic Solutions LLC for GIS professional services, delegating authority to City Manager
• Declaration of vacancies on boards, committees, and commissions; applications open April 23 to June 13, 2025
• Approval of warrants and minutes from April 8, 2025 meetings

City Council

The San Marcos City Council will hold public hearings on a $6 million loan and 99-year ground lease for the NCRC Richmar Senior Village affordable housing project, and on proposed goals for the 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan. The council also considers resolutions to award a $500,000 playground wood fiber contract, transition city aquatics to a contractor model, approve a real property agreement at 800 W Mission Road, and support a SANDAG grant application.

• Public hearing on Amended and Restated Development and Loan Agreement with NCRC Richmar Senior Village, LP for low-to-moderate income senior housing, including a $6 million loan and 99-year ground lease
• Resolution awarding a 5-year, $500,000 contract to Turboscape, Inc. for citywide playground engineered wood fiber delivery and installation
• Resolution authorizing transition of city aquatics programming from in-house to contractor-provided model and appropriating funds for FY 2025-26
• Resolution authorizing a real property agreement among the City, Interfaith Community Services, and Mission San Marcos Unified Methodist Church at 800 W Mission Road
• Resolution supporting application to SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program for grant funds

City Council

The City Council will meet to address several community facility district annexations and routine administrative matters. The body is also scheduling a hearing for the Mobilehome Rent Review Commission to consider a proposed space rent increase at San Marcos Mobile Estates.

• Proposed hearing on May 14, 2025, regarding space rent increases at San Marcos Mobile Estates
• Ordinance 2025-1558 to add two alternate members to the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Annexation of property to Community Facilities District No. 2001-01 (Fire Protection District)
• Annexation of property to Community Facilities District No. 98-01 IA No. 1 (Police Only)
• Annexations to CFD No. 2011-01 (Congestion Management) and CFD No. 98-02 (Lighting, Landscaping, Open Space and Preserve Maintenance)

City Council

The City Council and Successor Agency will discuss the issuance of bonds to refund outstanding bonds. The body is also considering updates to energy storage policies and the city's core organizational values.

• Resolution SA 2025-035: Issuance of bonds to refund outstanding Successor Agency bonds
• Ordinance 2025-1558: Adding two alternate members to the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Resolution 2025-9415: Updated Energy Storage Systems Policy and Procedures
• Resolution 2025-9414: 2024 Annual Progress Report on Housing Element Compliance
• Resolution 2025-9411: General Plan Annual Progress Report

City Council

At this regular meeting, the City Council will vote on consent calendar items including an emergency contract for HVAC repair at 180 West Mission Road with emergency reserve fund appropriation, adoption of construction documents for Fire Station 3 auxiliary building, and adoption of an updated Citywide Drainage Master Plan. Reports from regional agencies are also scheduled.

• Emergency contract for repair/replacement of HVAC systems at 180 West Mission Road, with emergency reserve fund appropriation
• Resolution adopting construction documents for Fire Station 3 Auxiliary Building (CIP# FC006) and authorizing bid
• Resolution adopting an updated Citywide Drainage Master Plan
• Approval of warrants for February 2025
• Reports from SANDAG, League of California Cities, North County Transit District, and other regional bodies

City Council

The City Council will vote on adopting mid-year adjustments to the FY 2024-25 budget. Also up for a second reading is an ordinance amending business license fees. Other action items include approving construction documents for Richmar Park Phase 2 improvements and vacating portions of West La Cienega Road.

• Resolution 2025-9406: mid-year budget adjustments for FY 2024-25
• Ordinance 2025-1557: second reading to amend business license administrative fees
• Resolution 2025-9405: approve construction documents and delegate contract award for Richmar Park Phase 2 improvements (CIP PK008)
• Resolutions 2025-9342/43/44: summary vacation of public right-of-way for three parcels on West La Cienega Road
• Resolution 2025-9407: approve updated Full Time Classification and Compensation Schedule

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the first reading of an ordinance amending Title 3 (Revenue and Taxation) regarding business license fees and administrative charges. Other actions include adopting the 2025 Legislative Platform, authorizing contract amendments for the Rancho Santa Fe Pavement Restoration Project, and receiving a tax appeal from Days Inn. The consent agenda covers approval of minutes, warrants, and routine items.

• Public hearing: first reading of ordinance amending business license fees and administrative charges
• Days Inn Transient Occupancy Tax appeal: Council sets a hearing for February 25, 2025
• Resolution delegating City Manager to negotiate contract amendments for Rancho Santa Fe Pavement Restoration Project (CIP# ST014)
• Adoption of 2025 San Marcos Legislative Platform to guide advocacy priorities
• Receive and file second Biennial Climate Action Plan Monitoring Report

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on extending a temporary city-wide moratorium on converting mobilehome parks for residents aged 55+ to all-ages parks. The council will also appoint members to outside agencies and city boards/commissions, and consider consent items including the fiscal year 2023-24 financial report and a $1,616,600 janitorial services contract amendment.

• Public hearing on interim urgency ordinance extending moratorium on converting senior mobilehome parks to all-ages for 10 months and 15 days
• Appointments to outside agencies (NCDJPA, LOCC-SD, NCTD, SCJPIA, SANDAG, Clean Energy Alliance) and city boards/commissions
• Adopt resolution approving Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for FY 2025-26
• Amendment 4 to janitorial services agreement with CCS Facility Services – San Diego, Inc., increasing to $1,616,600 and extending to August 3, 2025
• Acknowledge receipt of annual SB 1205 fire inspection compliance report showing 100% compliance