On the agenda: San Marcos meeting — data center (Jun 2)

City of San Marcos

630 East Hopkins
San Marcos, TX 78666

Regular Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Tuesday, June 2, 2026

6:00 PM

City Council Chambers

630 E. Hopkins St.
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I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Invocation
IV. Pledges of Allegiance - United States and Texas
V. Citizen Comment Period
Citizen Comment Sign-Up Information
Sign-up online form opens at 12:00 PM the Thursday before the meeting.
Closes at 5:30 PM on the day of the meeting.
To speak during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting:
• Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the
meeting to receive a Zoom link.
• In-Person Participation: Sign up online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment in advance or in person
at the City Clerk’s office until 5:30 PM.

PRESENTATIONS
1.

Receive a Staff presentation on the FM 1978 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
Progressive Design-Build Project located southeast of the city and facility naming
methodology.

2.

Receive a Staff presentation on the Financial Report for the quarter ending March 31,
2026, and provide direction to the City Manager.

3.

Receive a Staff presentation on the Investment Report for the quarter ending March 31,
2026, and provide direction to the City Manager.

CONSENT AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY
ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY
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UNLESS DESIRED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER, IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED
IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE
BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION.

4.

Consider approval by motion, of the following meeting minutes:
A. May 05, 2026 - Work Session Meeting Minutes
B. May 19, 2026 - Work Session Meeting Minutes
C. May 19, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes

5.

Consider approval of Ordinance 2026-24, on the second of two readings, in Case No.
PDD-07-02(b), modifying standards for signage within the McCarty Commons planned
development district, generally located southeast of the intersection between Interstate
Highway 35 and East McCarty Lane, to allow for an approximately 60 foot tall freestanding
sign in connection with a new HEB store; including procedural provisions; and declaring an
effective date.

6.

Consider approval of Resolution 2026-88R, approving an agreement with Metro Fire
Apparatus Specialists for the outfitting of a 2000 Pierce Ladder Truck to be used as a
blocker truck by the Fire Department in the amount of $115,550.00; authorizing the City
Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the city; and declaring an
effective date.

7.

Consider approval of Resolution 2026-89R, approving a Change in Service to the
agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. to provide engineering services for stormwater
management planning related to the Stormwater Master Plan Update in the amount of
$195,050.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Change in
Service on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.

8.

Consider approval of Resolution 2026-90R, approving a Change in Service to the
agreement with BGE, Inc. to improve conveyance and reduce flooding within the Wallace
Addition, including drainage infrastructure along Staples Road, Cape Road, and within the
Fish Hatchery, in the amount of $750,986.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her
designee, to execute the Change in Service on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective
date.

9.

Consider approval of Resolution 2026-91R, approving a Change in Service to the
agreement with Plummer Associates, Inc., to provide on-call engineering services relating
to the Sunset Acres Subdivision Improvements project, in the amount of $ 793,998.00;
authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the appropriate documents to
implement the Change in Service on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.

10.

Consider approval of Resolution 2026-92R, approving an amendment to the funding
agreement with Operation Triage, or another non-profit entity as designated by City
Council, to provide an additional $100,000.00, for a total allocation in the amount of
$600,000.00 from American Rescue Plan funds, for the purpose of continuing a Home
Repair and Rehabilitation Program to support community recovery; authorizing the City
Manager, or her designee, to execute said amendment on behalf of the city; and declaring
an effective date.

11.

Consider adoption of an order establishing a public hearing date of July 7, 2026 regarding

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an update and amendment of the City’s Water and Wastewater Impact fees and
associated Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvement Plan.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTE: Public Hearing sign up procedures have changed:
Persons wishing to participate remotely (speak) during the Public Hearing portion must sign up at
www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencommentsignup before 12:00 PM the day of the meeting. A link will be
provided for participation on a mobile device, laptop or desktop computer. If attending in person, no sign up
is required.

12.

Receive a Staff presentation and hold a public hearing on the Independent Financial Audit
of Water and Wastewater Impact Fees.

13.

Receive a Staff presentation and hold a public hearing to consider 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.

14.

Receive a Staff presentation and hold a public hearing to receive comments for or against
Resolution 2026-93R, approving a request for a Conditional Use Permit in Case No.
CUP-25-71, to allow a purpose-built student housing development for the property located
at 325 North Comanche Street; authorizing city staff to issue a conditional use permit
consistent with this resolution; and declaring an effective date; and consider approval of
Resolution 2026-93R.

15.

Receive a Staff presentation and hold a public hearing to receive comments for or against
Resolution 2026-94R, approving a request in Case No. AC-25-09 for Alternative
Compliance to the maximum building height requirements in Section 4.4.3.7 of the
Development Code to increase the permitted building height from five to seven stories, for
a proposed development located at 325 North Comanche Street; authorizing city staff to
issue permits consistent with this resolution; and declaring an effective date; and consider
approval of Resolution 2026-94R.

16.

Hold a public hearing in accordance with Section 394.9025(a) of the Texas Local
Government Code, regarding a proposal by the Capital Area Housing Finance
Corporation to issue one or more series of tax-exempt obligations in an amount not to
exceed $49,000,000.00, for the benefit of LDG Redwood, LP, in connection with the
conversion from the construction phase of financing to the permanent phase of financing for
the existing multifamily rental housing development located at 129 Pavonia Court, San
Marcos, Hays County, Texas, 78666, known as Redwood Apartments.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA
17.

Consider approval of Ordinance 2026-08, on the second of two readings, amending the
City’s Development Code and associated design manual to, among other things, update
applicability and processes for certain development permits; update provisions concerning

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parkland dedication requirements; establish an optional Development Overlay Regulating
Plan to accompany zoning change requests; provide standards for new and emerging
development types within the Land Use Matrix such as data centers; update and clarify
landscaping and tree mitigation requirements for new development; correct typos and
inconsistencies, and update the code to reflect recent changes to state law; providing a
savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and declaring an
effective date.
18.

Consider approval of Resolution 2026-95R, awarding a contract to Greystone Construction
to remodel and expand Fire Station No. 3, located at 2420 Hunter Road, including the
addition of an apparatus bay, workout/fitness room, storage areas, new driveways, and
interior renovation in the amount of $5,635,343.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her
designee, to execute the contract on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.

19.

Consider approval of Resolution 2026-95R, expressing support for the Nomination of
Census Tracts designated as qualified opportunity zones and authorizing the Mayor or City
Manager, or their designees to sign letters of support; and declaring an effective date.

20.

Discuss and consider an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Board;
and provide direction to Staff.

21.

Discuss and consider an appointment to fill a vacancy and confirm the Downtown
Association representative to the Hopkins City Center/New City Hall Steering Committee;
and provide direction to Staff.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
NOTE: The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this agenda if a
matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An announcement will be made of
the basis for the Executive Session discussion. The City Council may also publicly discuss any item listed
on the agenda for Executive Session.

22.

The City Council will convene in executive session pursuant to the following sections of the
Texas Government Code:
A.
Section 551.086 (Public Power Utility Competitive Matters): To deliberate regarding
the possible sale of electric substation assets.
B. Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney):
To deliberate regarding the hiring of personnel for the provision of emergency medical
services.
C.
Section
551.087 (Economic
Development):
To
deliberate
regarding
development incentives related to the River Bridge Ranch Public Improvement District.

possible

D. Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters): To deliberate regarding Municipal Court Judge
candidate review.

DIRECTION/ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Consider action, by motion, or provide direction to Staff regarding the Executive Session
deliberation under the following sections of the Texas Government Code:
A.
Section 551.086 (Public Power Utility Competitive Matters): To deliberate regarding
the possible sale of electric substation assets.
B. Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney):
To deliberate regarding the hiring of personnel for the provision of emergency medical
services.
C.
Section
551.087 (Economic
Development):
To
deliberate
regarding
development incentives related to the River Bridge Ranch Public Improvement District.

possible

D. Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters): To deliberate regarding Municipal Court Judge
candidate review.

VI. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public.
This is an opportunity for the Press and Public to ask questions related to items on this agenda.
To speak during the Question and Answer portion of the meeting:
• Remote Participation: Sign up at www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencomment by 12:00 PM on the day of the
meeting to receive a Zoom link.
• In-Person Participation: If attending in person, no sign up is required.
NOTICE: In accordance with Section 2.045 of the City Code, speakers must state their name, and must
limit their remarks to three minutes. The allotted time will commence from the beginning of the speaker's
remarks and will include any time spent in discussion between the speaker and council or board or
commission members. Issues taking longer to communicate can be addressed outside the meeting to the
city staff or to individual members of the council or board or commission, or submitted in writing.

VII. Adjournment.
POSTED ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026 AT 5:00 PM
ELIZABETH TREVINO, CITY CLERK

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