AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Receive a Staff presentation and hold a public hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2026-25, amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Boards, Committees and Commissions, of the San Marcos City Code to add a new Division 23, establishing a Historic Preservation Plan Oversight Committee and amending Section 2.067 of the Code to allow persons to serve on the committee and another city board or commission; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; providing a savings clause; and declaring an effective date; and consider approval of Ordinance 2026-25 on the first of two readings.
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Meeting date: June 16, 2026
Department: Planning and Development Services
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
Account or Project Number (C = CIP funds): N/A
Funds Available: N/A
Account Name: N/A
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: N/A
City Council Strategic Initiative:
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Comprehensive Plan Element (s):
☐ Arts and Culture
☐ Economic Development
☐ Environment & Resource Protection
☐ Housing + Neighborhoods
☐ Land Use + Community Design and Character
☐ Parks & Public Spaces + Health, Safety & Wellness
☐ Transportation
☐ Core Services
☐ Not Applicable
Master Plan: Historic Preservation Plan
Background Information:
The recently adopted Historic Preservation Plan recommends the establishment of a permanent City Council-appointed Historic Preservation Plan Oversight Committee as a long-term implementation strategy to build on the success of public involvement and investment in the plan. The committee would meet regularly, at least twice per year, and would support implementation by tracking progress on goals and metrics, sharing updates, coordinating programs, and advising on potential amendments to the Historic Preservation Plan.
Establishing this committee requires amending Subpart A, Chapter 2, Article 3 of the San Marcos City Code and amending Section 2.067 of the Code to allow persons to serve on the committee and another city board or commission. The proposed committee structure mirrors that of the Comprehensive Plan Oversight Committee, and its bylaws will be adopted after members are appointed. A call for applications is anticipated in Fall 2026.
As with the Comprehensive Plan Oversight Committee, the proposed ordinance will allow service on this committee and another board or commission. If council does not agree with this proposed provision, it may remove with a motion to amend.
The draft code amendment is attached as both marked up and clean versions.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
N/A
Alternatives:
N/A
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the amendment of Subpart A, Chapter 2, Article 3, of the San Marcos City Code to establish the Historic Preservation Plan Oversight Committee.