City Council Regular Meeting - June 16, 2026

The City Council of San Marcos held a regular meeting on June 16, 2026, which included extensive discussions on several procurement and development-related matters. Key procurement topics included an update and planned contract amendments for the FM 1978 Water Reclamation Facility Progressive Design Build project, with a total project budget of $120 million and contract amendments scheduled for council approval in July and October. The council also approved a contract for a fire station renovation project valued at approximately $5.6 million. Additionally, the council considered amendments to the city's development code, including regulations on data centers, on-premise alcohol consumption permits, and mobile food units, with several motions passed to refine these policies. The meeting also addressed economic development incentives, including support for qualified opportunity zones to promote redevelopment. Motions were passed to approve funding amendments for community recovery programs and to fill a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Board. The council held an executive session on public power utility competitive matters, personnel matters related to emergency medical services, and economic development incentives, providing direction to staff accordingly. Several public hearings were conducted on land use and development permits, including a conditional use permit for purpose-built student housing and alternative compliance requests. The meeting concluded with no further public comments and adjourned after midnight.