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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Marcos public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
El Niño and Emergency Preparedness
The city will work with the county to update its evacuation strategy and align the city plan, and will build a work plan from the Blue Zones health assessment with a follow-up council workshop.
Fire Station 5 Funding and Reserve Loan
The council wants the new fire station fast-tracked with a firm guaranteed maximum price before construction ramps up. Design completion and early work packages like site prep and utilities are on the to-do list.
Wildfire brush management and insurance non-renewals near Discovery Lake
Popfy Road residents say dead brush and a large eucalyptus behind their homes along the Discovery Lake trail have them cycling through insurance carriers that keep dropping them over fire risk. The city promised staff follow-up and noted some areas are protected sensitive habitat.