City of San Marcos City Council Meeting | Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The City of San Marcos City Council held a meeting on July 14, 2026, which included presentations recognizing volunteer sheriff patrol members and discussions on community events and parks. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the adoption of an urgency ordinance and a regular ordinance to implement California Senate Bill 79 (SB 79), which mandates higher density residential development near transit stops. The council discussed the ordinance's provisions, including exemptions, temporary exclusions, and development standards, as well as its impact on local inclusionary housing requirements. The ordinance was adopted with a 4-0 vote, with the mayor abstaining. Additionally, reports were given on regional transportation projects, including a $214 million fund release for the San Diego double track project and a $4.675 million fund for the Eastern Hillcrest bikeway project. The Clean Energy Alliance approved a balanced budget of nearly $379 million for fiscal year 2026-2027, with approximately $41.5 million allocated for capital projects. Public comments raised concerns about transparency in city spending and the impact of SB 79 on local control and community character.