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After heavy public opposition, San Marcos council sends Seguro BESS matter back to staff for more study
Summary
Following hours of testimony from residents, technical experts and council members about fire and public‑safety risks posed by the proposed Seguro battery energy storage system near Palomar Medical Center, the council voted 3–2 to return the matter to staff for further study and to develop local safety standards and guidance.
The San Marcos City Council on Sept. 24 voted 3–2 to send a proposed resolution concerning the Seguro Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project back to city staff for further study and to concurrently develop safety and siting standards for energy-storage projects that could affect the city.
Deputy Mayor Jenkins and other members raised concerns about the proposed site’s proximity to Palomar Medical Center (about 1,600 feet as noted by multiple speakers), the area’s wildfire risk, and the possibility that a thermal‑runaway event could create prolonged smoke and toxic plumes. “We…
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