MEETING DATE:
November 10, 2025
SUBJECT:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1566 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5 (BUSINESS REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 5.55 (TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE) AND CHAPTER 5.04 SECTION 5.04.110 (UNIFORM LICENSING PROCEDURES) OF THE SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL CODE
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT (Second Reading) Ordinance No. 2025-1566 amending Title 5 (Business Regulations), Chapter 5.55 and Chapter 5.04 (Uniform Licensing Procedures) of the San Marcos Municipal Code.
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Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Executive Summary
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-1566, amending Title 5 (Business Regulations), Chapter 5.55 and Chapter 5.04 (Uniform Licensing Procedures) of the San Marcos Municipal Code.
Environmental Review
The proposed actions does not constitute a “project” as defined under section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines (CEQA Guidelines) set forth at California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3. Therefore, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the proposed actions contemplated hereunder qualify for an exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment.
Fiscal Impact
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the requested actions to update the associated SMMC Chapters, however additional fine amounts may assist with cost recovery for enforcement efforts.
Attachment(s)
Ordinance - Amending Title 5, Chapter 5.55 and Chapter 5.04, of the San Marcos Municipal Code
Attachment A - Clean version of proposed amendments to SMMC Chapter 5.55
Attachment B - Strike-out/underline version of proposed amendments to SMMC Chapter 5.55
Attachment C - Clean version of proposed amendments to SMMC section 5.04.110
Attachment D - Strike-out/underline version of proposed amendments to SMMC § 5.04.110
Prepared by: Micki Olinger Chavez, Deputy City Clerk
Approved by: Michelle Bender, City Manager