City Council
Agenda Items (20)
CALL TO ORDER
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District Recognition
B. Proclaim Human Trafficking Awareness Month
CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
26-2786APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
26-2788Summary
This agenda item, "APPROVAL OF WARRANTS," is a routine administrative function that authorizes the payment of outstanding invoices and claims against the city. The provided documents list numerous vendors and the amounts owed to them, totaling over $1.5 million across various departments and services. Payments are generally due in January 2026, indicating these are for services rendered in late 2025. Examples of vendors include utility companies (AT&T, Verizon), professional services (GAFCON PM-CM, LLC, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.), equipment suppliers (White Cap Supply Holdings II, LLC), and various contractors for maintenance and repairs.
Citizen Impact
This is a standard operational and financial item. It ensures that the city can pay its bills for ongoing services and supplies, which indirectly supports city functions that residents rely on.
Confidence
high
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9533 - APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE SAN MARCOS PENALTY FEE SCHEDULE FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS
TMP-2380Summary
Resolution NO. 2026-9533 approves amendments to the San Marcos Penalty Fee Schedule for Parking Violations. This update ensures consistency with the California Vehicle Code and the San Marcos Municipal Code (SMMC). The resolution incorporates changes to fines for various parking infractions, as detailed in Attachment 1. The City Council approved these amendments on January 27, 2026.
Citizen Impact
This resolution updates the fines for parking violations. Residents should be aware of the new penalty amounts for various infractions, which are detailed in the proposed amendments.
Confidence
high
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9534 - APPROVING THE 2026 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
26-2789Summary
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9534 formally adopts the City of San Marcos' 2026 Legislative Platform. This platform outlines the city's official positions on state and federal legislative proposals for the upcoming year, guiding advocacy efforts. Key principles include promoting local control, supporting full cost reimbursement for mandated programs, opposing unfunded mandates, and protecting local revenue sources. The platform also addresses priorities in community services, labor relations, land use, public safety, housing, sustainability, telecommunications, and transportation. It aligns with the League of California Cities' advocacy priorities, focusing on issues directly impacting municipal services and resident well-being.
Citizen Impact
This resolution establishes the city's advocacy agenda for state and federal issues, aiming to protect local finances, maintain local control over land use and zoning, and secure funding for community services and public safety. Residents can expect the city to actively lobby for policies that benefit San Marcos.
Confidence
high
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9535 - AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN ELIJO HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PRIVATELY FUNDED IMPROVEMENTS AT SAN ELIJO HILLS PARK, AND DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, EXECUTE, AND IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENT AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS
TMP-2385Summary
The City Council is authorizing the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with the San Elijo Hills Community Association (HOA) for privately funded improvements at San Elijo Hills Park. The HOA, through the San Elijo Hills Foundation (SEHF), will fund and construct enhancements such as an improved dog park and skatepark. The City will not contribute capital funding for construction. Long-term maintenance of these improvements will be funded through existing mechanisms, with an estimated annual cost of $65,000. The agreement will also include provisions for the HOA to defend and hold the City harmless from liability related to the construction. The Assessor's Parcel Numbers for the park have been updated to include 223-040-18.
Citizen Impact
Residents will benefit from newly funded park amenities like an improved dog park and skatepark. The City will not incur construction costs, but will assume long-term maintenance, estimated at $65,000 annually, funded through existing assessments.
Confidence
high
REPORTS (Including AB 1234 Reporting Requirements - GC 53232.3(d))
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REPORT (MAYOR JONES)
26-2780LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REPORT (COUNCILMEMBER MUSGROVE)
26-2781NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT REPORT (DEPUTY MAYOR SANNELLA)
26-2782NORTH COUNTY DISPATCH JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY REPORT (COUNCILMEMBER LEBLANG)
26-2783CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE REPORT (COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ)
26-2784CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS VISITS
26-2785COUNCIL COMMENTARY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss. CITY OF SAN MARCOS ) I, Phillip Scollick, City Clerk of the City of San Marcos, hereby certify that I caused the posting of this agenda in the glass display case at the north entrance of City Hall and on the City's website on January 23, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Date: January 23, 2026 Phillip Scollick, City Clerk
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