City Council
Regular MeetingSan Marcos, CA · December 14, 2021
Agenda
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
City of San Marcos
1 Civic Center Drive
City Council Regular Agenda
San Marcos, CA 92069
City Council Chambers
6 PM
Regular City Council Meeting
Special San Marcos Successor Agency to the San Marcos Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Special San Marcos Successor Housing Agency to the San Marcos Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Regular Fire Protection District Meeting
Special San Marcos Public Financing Authority Meeting
Regular San Marcos Public Facilities Authority Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION - DEACON MARGY, SAN MARCOS LUTHERAN CHURCH
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation honoring Pastry Chef Christophe Rull
B. Proclamation in honor of San Marcos High School Field Hockey Team
C. One Safe Place North County Family Justice Center - SD District Attorney
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 21-1740 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.
Recommendation: WAIVE
2. 21-1741 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation: APPROVE the minutes of a regular city council meeting on November 23, 2021.
Attachments: 11-23-2021R
3. 21-1742 APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Recommendation: APPROVE City Council, Successor Agency, and Fire Protection District warrants
dated 12/7/2021.
Attachments: Warrants
4. 21-1716 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-8955 - CANCELLATION OF THE DECEMBER 28,
2021 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution cancelling the December 28, 2021 regular City Council meeting.
Attachments: 2021-8955
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5. TMP-1634 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-8956 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN MARCOS APPOINTING A MEMBER AND AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO
REPRESENT THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS ON THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
Recommendation: ADOPT resolution appointing a Member and an Alternate Member to represent the City
of San Marcos on the Board of Directors of the Clean Energy Alliance
Attachments: Attachment A - Resolution Appointing a Member and Alternate to CEA Board.doc
6. TMP-1631 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-8957 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE OPIOID SETTLEMENT
PARTICIPATION FORMS FOR THE PROPOSED CALIFORNIA
STATE-SUBDIVISION AGREEMENTS REGARDING DISTRIBUTION AND
USE OF SETTLEMENT FUNDS FOR THE JANSSEN SETTLEMENT AND
THE DISTRIBUTORS SETTLEMENT
Recommendation: ADOPT resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute and submit the
Opioid Settlement Participation Forms for the proposed California State-Subdivision
Agreements Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds for the Janssen
Settlement and the Distributors Settlement
Attachments: Attachment B - Janssen Settlement Participation Form
Attachment C - Distributor Settlement Participation Form
Attachment D - List of Opioid Remediation Uses - Exhibit E of Settlements
Attachment A - Resolution Authorizing City Manager or Designee to Execute Opioid Settlement Participation Fo
7. TMP-1629 FINAL MAP APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP 13-001-2 FOR
THE SAN MARCOS HIGHLANDS UNIT 2 PROJECT BY KB HOME
CALIFORNIA LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
Recommendation: APPROVE Final Subdivision Map for Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) 13-001-2.
Attachments: Attachment A - Highlands Phase II Vicinity Map
Attachment B - Highlands Phase II Final Map TSM13-001-2
8. TMP-1624 FINAL MAP APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP 13-001-3 FOR
THE SAN MARCOS HIGHLANDS PROJECT BY KB HOME CALIFORNIA
LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
Recommendation: APPROVE Final Subdivision Map for Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) 13-001-3.
Attachments: Attachment A- HIGHLANDS UNIT 3 VICINITY MAP
Attachment B- TSM13-001-3 Highlands Unit 3 signed 10-25-2021
9. TMP-1630 FINAL MAP APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP 18-0001 FOR
THE SUNRISE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT BY CAL HEARTHSTONE LOT
OPTION POOL 01, A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Recommendation: APPROVE Final Subdivision Map for Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) 18-0001.
Attachments: Attachment A - Sunrise Vicinity Map
Attachment B - Sunrise Final Condo Map
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10. TMP-1636 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-8958 ADOPTING THE FY 2020-21 PUBLIC
FACILITIES FEES ANNUAL REPORT FINDINGS
Recommendation: ADOPT the resolution adopting the FY2020-21 public facilities fees annual report
findings, as required by the applicable California Government Code.
Attachments: PFF Annual Report Resolution FY20-21
Exhibit A 20-21 Report
EXHIBIT_B_2003_PFFP
11. TMP-1628 REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-8837 AND ADOPTING THE CITY’S
ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY
Recommendation: ADOPT the City's annual investment policy.
Attachments: Reso_Investment Policy_20211214
Exhibit A INVESTMENT POLICY_Update_20211214
12. TMP-1635 AUTHORIZATION TO RECORD NOTICE OF CESSATION OF SPECIAL TAX
LIEN FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. (CFD) 98-02 (LIGHTING, LANDSCAPING, OPEN SPACE AND
PRESERVE MAINTENANCE).
Recommendation: ADOPT the resolution authorizing the recording of a Notice of Cessation of Special Tax
Lien for certain properties within Community Facilities District No. (CFD) 98-02
(Lighting, Landscaping, Open Space and Preserve Maintenance).
Attachments: Resolution Approving Recordation of Notice of Cessation of Special Tax Lien - CFD 98-02
Attachment 2 - CFD 98-02 Aerial Map
Attachment 3 - CFD 98-02 F-57 BoundaryMap
13. TMP-1637 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-8961 - ADOPT A RESOLUTION DELEGATING
AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANGER TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, AND
EXECUTE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE
CITY’S FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, HUMAN RESOURCE, AND
PAYROLL SOFTWARE AND MIGRATE TO A SOFTWARE AS A
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to negotiate, finalize, and
execute contract documents for the upgrade of the City's Financial Accounting, Human
Resource, and Payroll software and migrate to a software as a service environment.
Attachments: Resolution 2021-8961
14. 21-1752 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-8962 - EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS PURSUANT TO
COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT POLICY, EVENT TICKET
APPROVAL
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution approving expenditure of funds for attendance at public purpose
events.
Attachments: 2021-8962 Event
tickets Form 802
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15. 21-1755 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-8963 - APPOINTMENT OF AN ALTERNATE TO
THE GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND AFFIRMATION OF
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution appointing new alternate to the General Plan Advisory Committee,
affirming the revised composition of the committee
Attachments: Resolution 2021-8963
GPAC Member List
16. TMP-1639 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-8964 - UPDATED PART TIME CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE.
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution approving the updated Part Time Classification and Compensation
Schedule.
Attachments: Resolution. Part Time Compensation Schedule
PT Comp Schedule 2022 Final
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. 21-1757
PUBLIC HEARING #2 FOR REDRAWING OF SAN MARCOS CITY COUNCIL
MEMBER DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Recommendation: 1. RECEIVE a report from staff and the City's redistricting consultant on the redistricting
process and permissible criteria to be considered to redraw district boundaries; and
2. CONDUCT a public hearing to receive public input on district boundaries.
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18. TMP-1638 URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1510; ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1511 AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-8965 - SB 9 LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION AND TEXT
AMENDMENT TA21-0004; SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATE.
Recommendation: ADOPT OR APPROVE, the following, in the order set forth below:
1. ADOPT Statutory Exemption EX 21-029;
2. ADOPT an urgency ordinance amending Title 20, Chapters 20.215, 20.300, and
20.600, and adding Chapter 20.470, and Title 19 adding Chapter 19.44, of the San
Marcos Municipal Code to conform with the requirements of the 2021/2022 State
Housing Legislation regarding two-unit residential development and urban lot splits;
3. ADOPT a non-urgency ordinance amending Title 20, Chapters 20.215, 20.300, and
20.600, and adding Chapter 20.470, and Title 19, adding Chapter 19.44, of the San
Marcos Municipal Code to conform with the requirements of the 2021/2022 State
Housing Legislation regarding two-unit residential development and urban lot splits; and
4. ADOPT a resolution adopting objective standards for two-unit residential development
and urban lot splits.
The Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend Council approval at its meeting on
November 30, 2021.
Attachments: Exhibit A - SB 9 Urgency Ordinance
Exhibit B - SB 9 - Ordinance
Exhibit C SB 9 - Resolution for Objective Standards
Attachment 1 - Proposed Amendments to Titles 19 and 20 Redlined
Attachment 2 - Planning Commission Minutes
Attachment 3 - SB 9 Bill Text
Attachment 4 - Objective Standards for Two-Unit Residential Developments
Attachment 5 - Objective Standards for Urban Lot Splits
Attachment 6 - CEQA EX21-029
19. TMP-1632 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-1512 - TEXT AMENDMENT TA21-0002; ZONING
ORDINANCE UPDATE - PERMIT STREAMLINING.
Recommendation: ADOPT an ordinance approving updates to the Zoning Ordinance/Title 20 to streamline
certain review processes and find the project to be within the scope of the previously
certified Program EIR (SCH No.2011071028).
The Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend Council approval at its meeting on
November 15, 2021.
Attachments: TA21-0002_Code Update-Permit Streamlining-CC Ordinance
TA21-0002_Code Update-Permit Streamlining-CC Ordinance Exhibit A
TA21-0002_Code Update-Permit Streamlining-CC Ordinance Exhibit B
TA21-0002_Staff Report_Attachment A_Initial Study
TA21-0002_Staff Report_Attachment B_ZA Permit Application
TA21-0002_Staff Report Attachment C_Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
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20. 21-1753 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-8966 AND 2021-8967 - AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 2021-8945; AND ANNEXATION NO. 142, F-58 TO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT 98-02 FOR LIGHTING, LANDSCAPING, OPEN SPACE
AND PRESERVE MAINTENANCE (CFD NO. 98-02) IMPROVEMENT AREA
F-58 PUBLIC HEARING
Recommendation: ADOPT a resolution amending Resolution No. 2021-8945 and a resolution declaring the
annexation of territory to CFD 98-02 Improvement Area F-58 and authorizing submittal of
levy of special taxes to the qualified electors.
Attachments: Attachment A - Resolution - Modifying ROI F-58
Attachment B - Resolution - Public Hearing Election F-58
Attachment C - 21.10.21a 19022 HIGHLANDS CFD BOUNDARY MAP
Attachment D - San Marcos Highlands Draft RMA (Corrected Median SF - Clean) 11.29.21
Attachment E - San Marcos San Marcos Highlands CFDRPT F-58 (Corrected Median SF) 11.29.21
NEW BUSINESS
21. 21-1739 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-8968 - THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
MARCOS EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE “BRAND-HUANG-MENDOZA
TRIPARTISAN LAND USE INITIATIVE” TO AMEND ARTICLE XI OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO MAKE ZONING AND
LAND USE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, AND NOT OF STATE INTEREST
Recommendation: City Council discussion, and action as desired.
Attachments: JONES RESOLUTION
21-0016A1-as-filed-w_TS
22. TMP-1644 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-8969 - NAMING THE TRAIL THAT TRAVERSES
THE PERIMETER OF DISCOVERY LAKE AS “GRATITUDE TRAIL, IN
MEMORY OF ARIS KESHISHIAN”
Recommendation: CONSIDER adopting resolution naming the trail around Discovery Lake "Gratitude Trail
in memory of Aris Keshishian."
Attachments: Council Policy on Naming Parks or Amenities in Parks and Facilities
Resolution-Keshishian Naming
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
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REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS)
23. 21-1743 SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REPORT (MAYOR
JONES)
Recommendation: Note and File
24. 21-1744 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REPORT (COUNCILMEMBER NUÑEZ)
Recommendation: Note and File
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25. 21-1745 NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT REPORT (DEPUTY MAYOR
JENKINS)
Recommendation: Note and File.
26. 21-1746 NORTH COUNTY DISPATCH JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY REPORT
(COUNCILMEMBER WALTON)
Recommendation: Note and File
27. 21-1747 SAN MARCOS CREEK PROJECT UPDATE (CITY MANAGER GRIFFIN)
Recommendation: Note and File
28. 21-1754 CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS VISITS
Recommendation: Note and File
COUNCIL COMMENTARY
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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 DECEMBER
9, 2021, 5:30 P.M.
DATE: DECEMBER 9, 2021
PHILLIP SCOLLICK, CITY CLERK
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