Planning Commission

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Purpose

The Planning Commission works with the planning division and is responsible for evaluating and making determinations on a variety of land use matters for both long-range and short-range planning; conducting public hearings on significant planning, zoning and land subdivision matters such as specific plans, subdivision maps, conditional use permits and rezones; and handling any other matters as required by the municipal code. 

For general questions about planning or zoning in San Marcos, contact via e-mail Planning Division or phone (760) 744-1050 ext. 3204
For questions about the Planning Commission, contact via e-mail Gina Jackson or phone (760) 744-1050 ext. 3233

Membership:  Seven regular members and two alternate members appointed by the City Council 
Meeting Time/Location: 

First and Third Monday of each month, 6:30 pm / City Hall – Council Chamber 
Please note, meetings may be added or cancelled as necessary and will be posted on the City’s website calendar. Please check the City's Website for meeting information and dates.

Length of Term:  Two years
Responsible Department: Planning Division
Qualifications/Conditions:  Applicant must reside within the city limits and must be qualified elector of the City
Compensation: Chair - $100 per meeting / Commissioners - $50 per meeting
Financial Disclosure: Must submit Conflict of Interest statements (FPPC Form 700)
Training:  City staff provides an initial orientation and ethics training in accordance with State law 

 

Members

Name Appointed TERM Expiration
Steve Kildoo 01/14/2025 12/31/2026
Arturo Rico (Alternate) 01/09/2024 12/31/2025
Lionel Saulsberry  01/09/2024 12/31/2025
Diana Cavanaugh  01/14/2025 12/31/2026
Marie Marcinko  (Alternate) 01/14/2025 12/31/2025
Kevin Norris 01/09/2024 12/31/2025
Fatima Guerrero 01/09/2024 12/31/2025
Christopher Carroll 01/14/2025 12/31/2026
Mike Barnett 01/09/2024 12/31/2025

 

Agendas

Agendas are posted 72 hours prior to a scheduled meeting.

Climate Action Plan Workshop

The City of San Marcos (City) is currently in the process of updating its Climate Action Plan (CAP).  As part of the CAP update development process, the City is holding a series of workshops to solicit public input and incorporate the feedback in the updated CAP.  All three workshops will have the same information. The CAP is expected to be released for public review in early 2020 prior to public hearings for formal adoption.  

The City will be hosting three public workshops to engage City residents, businesses, and community leaders in the CAP update development process.  These workshops will provide an opportunity to ask questions, learn more about the CAP update process, and to provide input and feedback on its development. Feedback will be gathered through real-time polling and survey responses at the workshops. The City will incorporate input from these workshops and an online survey into the CAP to create a plan that reflects the values and vision of the community.

Please join us at any one of our upcoming workshops.  Note the content and information will be the same at all the three workshops.

WORKSHOP #1: May 9th (Thursday) at 6:00 PM.
San Marcos Senior Center (111 Richmar Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92069)

WORKSHOP #2: May 13th (Monday) at 6:00 PM.
San Marcos Community Center – Main Hall (3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069)

WORKSHOP #3 (PLANNING COMMISSION): May 20th (Monday) at 6:30 PM
San Marcos Civic Center – Valley of Discover Room (1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069)

Workshop Flyer 

Stay Involved in the Process

Please head over to our webpage dedicated to the CAP update which will be updated periodically to keep all stakeholders informed on the CAP update process.

If you are not able to attend one of these workshops, you will still be able to provide your thoughts and ideas!  An online survey will soon be launched on the website to gather input from members of the community who are unable to attend these workshops, or for those who wish to provide additional feedback following workshop attendance. Stay tuned for more information!

(https://www.san-marcos.net/departments/development-services/planning/climate-action-plan)

Project Contact

For questions, please contact Saima Qureshy, Principal Planner, City of San Marcos
Email: squreshy@san-marcos.net           Phone: (760) 744-1050, ext 3222

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