City of San Marcos City Council Meeting | Tuesday, November 10, 2026

The City of San Marcos City Council meeting on November 10, 2026, considered two major development matters. On the appeal of the Santa Leho Hills Town Center proposal for 31 condominiums, including six affordable units, the council continued the hearing without setting a return date. Council members requested further evaluation of traffic and access conditions, including cut-through traffic, fire protection and evacuation information, current fire-hazard maps, and biological concerns. No project approval or procurement award was made on that item. The council later approved the Oakcrest development entitlements, including 257 homes, a developer-funded 6.2-acre public park, and preservation of approximately 52.6 acres of biological open space. The approval passed 3–1 and included certification of the environmental impact report and a statement of overriding considerations for transportation impacts that remained significant and unavoidable. Meritage Homes was identified as part of the applicant’s development team; no city construction contract or vendor award was approved.

The council also unanimously approved an addendum to the city manager’s contract: a retroactive 2% base-wage adjustment effective September 14, 2026, resulting in an annual salary of approximately $336,100; an additional 2% contribution to the retiree health savings plan, for a 6% total contribution; and five additional vacation days, for 25 days annually. No other procurement awards or purchasing decisions were identified. The meeting also included public comments about conservation-area management and community concerns, and a report noting discussion of more competitive regional funding for bike infrastructure.