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City Council Meeting Minutes May 19,2026 <br /> release of footage and recordings,an investigation into possible racial bias, <br /> and public support for dropping charges against Esteban and releasing <br /> Gerardo. She said the City's response had been insufficient. <br /> Guadalupe Sarinana described her family's trauma since March 14, noting her <br /> father's detention, emotional strain on her mother and brother, and difficulties <br /> obtaining records. She questioned whether the incident would have been <br /> acknowledged without their livestream and urged the Council to make <br /> transparency standard, saying accountability shouldn't depend on video. <br /> Maxfield Baker asked the Council to hold town halls before renegotiating the <br /> police civil service contract and raised concerns about unposted meeting <br /> minutes since 2022. He noted the Attorney General ordered their release and <br /> urged the City to post all overdue minutes. <br /> Chrispy Polanco discussed participating in a disability-rights march and then <br /> spoke out against the officer's conduct in the March 14 Reyes incident, calling <br /> for termination. He referenced other cases as evidence of longstanding racial <br /> disparities in local policing. <br /> Sam Young commented on two issues. He said recent council amendments on <br /> the Land Development Code—especially those on data centers—could have <br /> been submitted earlier to avoid extending the meeting. He also supported <br /> installing Flock license plate readers,citing shooting incidents in nearby cities, <br /> and asked for an update on any proposed program. <br /> Nancy Moore questioned the lack of public awareness around the Hopkins <br /> Downtown City Hall study, raising concerns about a potential conflict with <br /> Upward Communities, long-term financial risks, and environmental impacts. <br /> She noted the land had been recommended as parkland and urged broader <br /> public engagement. <br /> CONSENT AGENDA <br /> A motion was made by Council Member Rodriguez, seconded by Council <br /> Member Paselk to approve items 1-13. Item 14 was pulled and considered <br /> separately after the public hearing. <br /> The motion carried by the following vote: <br /> For: 7- Mayor Pro Tern Scott, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Garza, Council Member Rodriguez, <br /> Mayor Hughson, Council Member Gonzalez, Council Member Mendoza and Council <br /> Member Paselk <br /> Against: 0 <br /> City of San Marcos Page 2 <br />