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

The City of San Marcos City Council held a meeting on March 10, 2026, where a key procurement-related discussion focused on a specific plan amendment and conditional use permit to temporarily convert up to 15,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space into 10 residential units within an existing mixed-use development. The council reviewed the project presentation, which highlighted the economic challenges in leasing commercial spaces and the city's housing shortage. The conditional use permit includes a 10-year term with provisions for renewal based on market conditions, and the project aims to activate vacant storefronts while maintaining parking requirements. After deliberation, the council unanimously approved the ordinance and resolution to authorize the amendment and permit. Other topics included updates on local energy rates, transit district meetings, and community events, but no additional procurement actions were taken.