City Council Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026

The City Council of San Marcos held a regular meeting on May 5, 2026, with extensive discussions on various procurement and development-related matters. Key procurement topics included the approval and amendment of emergency water supply agreements with the city of Kyle, where council members debated contract durations, drought restrictions, and water rights transfers. The council also approved a lease agreement for the San Marcos Senior Citizen Center and considered resolutions related to temporary vendor fees and public parking space fees. Significant attention was given to amendments to the city's land development code, including zoning changes for annexed properties, regulations on data centers, power plants, and conditional use permits for alcohol sales. The council passed motions to clarify and update development standards, parking regulations, and watershed protection plans, with commitments to further workshop complex issues. Additionally, the council approved a settlement agreement with Pekco's Housing Finance Corporation, securing tax revenue for multifamily apartments. A resolution supporting a federal grant application for the Hunter Road Trail project was also approved, with assurances of no city financial obligations. Several motions involved budget adjustments and policy clarifications affecting future procurement and development activities. The meeting concluded with an executive session on a city-owned property lease and a question-and-answer session with the public.