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 comm...
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