City Council Work Session - April 21, 2026

The City of San Marcos City Council held a work session on April 21, 2026, focusing primarily on homelessness and housing stability initiatives. The council received detailed presentations on the 2026 Point in Time Count, which tracks the homeless population and informs HUD funding allocations. Discussions highlighted the challenges of accurately capturing homelessness data, including unsheltered individuals and housing-insecure school children. The council also reviewed the implementation and outcomes of homelessness programs funded through $850,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) monies allocated to the Southside Community Center. These programs included rapid rehousing, eviction prevention, emergency assistance, and transitional housing, serving hundreds of local residents. The council discussed ongoing efforts to secure sustainable funding through grants and partnerships, including the use of a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to improve data sharing among service providers. No new contracts or procurement actions were taken during this session, but the council expressed support for continued investment in homelessness prevention and housing stability programs.