San Marino, CA

Regular Design Review Committee Meeting

The San Marino Design Review Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall to hold two public hearings. Staff recommends denying a solar panel installation at 1730 Oak Grove Avenue and approving a porch enclosure at 1485 Cambridge Road. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its September 16, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on staff-recommended denial of Design Review Case No. DR 26-50: CertainTeed Landmark TL Solaris solar panels in Solaris Country Gray at 1730 Oak Grove Avenue (Hwang)
• Public hearing on staff-recommended approval of Design Review Case No. DR 25-44: enclosing an existing side covered porch into 62 square feet of new livable area at 1485 Cambridge Road (Zhao)
• The Cambridge Road project would be found exempt from CEQA under Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities)
• Consent calendar item to approve minutes of the regular meeting of September 16, 2026
• Public comment accepted by email to [email protected] until 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, or in person/Zoom

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to receive reports, approve minutes, and discuss library operations. Key items include a recap of the 2026 Summer Reading Club, approval of the 2027 library closure calendar, and updates to the Photography and Filming Policy. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Approve minutes of July 27, 2026 regular meeting
• Receive and file Director and Library Manager's Report
• Receive and file Recap of 2026 Summer Reading Club
• Approve 2027 Library closure calendar and request City Council approval
• Receive and file updated Photography and Filming Policy for Library Division

Adjourned Regular Meeting

The San Marino City Council is meeting to consider several items, including approving a $45,000 purchase order for paramedic supplies, waiving special event permit fees for a high school alumni gathering, and amending the city manager's employment agreement. They will also review emergency actions taken to repair Fire Station 91 and decide whether to extend the emergency procurement authority. Two public hearings involve appeals of Planning Commission decisions to deny demolition and new construction projects at 535 Old Mill Road and 1469 Bradbury Road.

• Purchase order of $45,000 to Life-Assist, Inc. for paramedic supplies and equipment
• Waive special event permit fees for San Marino High School Alumni Association gathering in Lacy Park
• Second amendment to City Manager Philippe Eskandar's employment agreement
• Extend emergency procurement for Fire Station 91 repairs (Resolution R-26-08)
• Design review cases: 535 Old Mill Road (demolish 1,751 sq ft, build 2,690 sq ft two-story) and 1469 Bradbury Road (demolish 1,944 sq ft, build 2,810 sq ft two-story)

Regular Planning Commission Meeting

The San Marino Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a design review and conditional use permit for a new two-story residence with attached and detached garages at 804 Oxford Road, including removal of 30 trees. Staff recommends approval, finding the project exempt from CEQA. The commission will also vote on minutes from the August 26, 2026 meeting.

• Design Review Case DR 23-58 and Conditional Use Permit CUP 24-10 for new two-story residence with attached three-car garage and detached two-car garage at 804 Oxford Road
• CUP needed for three-car garage exceeding 720 square feet in total lot coverage
• Removal of 10 established trees, 15 heritage trees, and 5 oak trees at 804 Oxford Road
• Staff recommends CEQA exemption under Class 3 (new construction or conversion of small structures)
• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2026 regular meeting

Public Safety Commission

The San Marino Public Safety Commission is meeting to receive and file several staff reports, including a revised Alert & Warning Plan Annex to the city's Emergency Operations Plan, an Engineering and Traffic Survey for speed limits, and evaluations of traffic speeds and collisions on Sierra Madre Boulevard and San Marino Avenue near Euston Road. The agenda also includes monthly reports from the Police, Parks and Public Works, and Fire Departments, plus approval of minutes from May and July 2026. Most items are routine receive-and-file actions, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of revised Alert & Warning Plan Annex to Emergency Operations Plan
• Engineering and Traffic Survey for speed limits
• Evaluation of traffic speeds and collisions on Sierra Madre Boulevard/San Marino Avenue near Euston Road
• Police Department monthly report
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2026 and July 20, 2026

Regular Design Review Committee Meeting

The San Marino Design Review Committee is meeting to consider one public hearing item: a design review application for replacing a street-facing side yard driveway gate and existing fence with a brick wall at 708 Winston Avenue. Staff recommends approving the project, finding it exempt from CEQA. The agenda also includes approval of the August 19, 2026 meeting minutes and routine reports.

• Public hearing on Design Review Case No. DR 25-66 at 708 Winston Avenue for replacement of driveway gate and fence with brick wall
• Staff recommends CEQA exemption under Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities)
• Staff recommends approval of the project as proposed
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes from August 19, 2026 meeting
• Director's report and written communications distribution

Recreation Commission Meeting

The Recreation Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive reports from the Director and Recreation Manager. The commission will also review a recap of the 2026 4th of July event.

• Approval of July 13, 2026, meeting minutes
• Receipt of Director and Recreation Manager Report
• Review of 2026 4th of July Event Recap

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is convening a special meeting to conduct business in closed session. The agenda includes discussions regarding public employee evaluations, labor negotiations, and legal counsel consultations.

• Performance evaluation of the City Manager
• Labor negotiations with Police, Fire, and City Employees' Associations
• Discussion of pending litigation: Craig Scott Muhlrad V. City of San Marino
• Conference regarding anticipated litigation

Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several items including architectural design services for the Lacy Park Office renovation and a maintenance agreement for catch basin devices. The agenda also includes reports on Fire Station 91 repairs and the acceptance of cannabis tax grant funding.

• $135,330 for architectural design services for the Lacy Park Office Renovation project
• $200,000 agreement with G2 Construction, Inc. for catch basin debris capture devices
• $174,274.89 purchase of a John Deere 310 P Backhoe Loader
• Acceptance of $140,078.23 in Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program funding
• $78,640.35 for bus stop furniture and improvements via Prop A funds

TEST

This is a regular meeting of the San Marino City Council. The agenda consists of procedural items, including the City Manager's report and the distribution of written communications.

• City Manager's Report
• Distribution of written communications or public writings

TEST - RC 9/8

CANCELED: Regular Design Review Committee Meeting

Test RC 9/1

The Recreation Commission will convene a regular meeting with no substantive items listed on the agenda. Public comment is invited on any Recreation Commission subject, but the body may not discuss or act on items not posted 72 hours in advance.

Regular Planning Commission Meeting

The San Marino Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit for a bathroom in an accessory structure at 1045 San Marino Avenue, and design review for a new second story and facade changes at 1458 Hampton Road. Staff recommends approval for both, including CEQA exemptions. The commission will also consider approving the July 22, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP 25-07 for a bathroom in a rear-yard accessory structure at 1045 San Marino Avenue
• Design Review cases DR 24-95 and DR 26-04 for a new second story and facade changes at 1458 Hampton Road
• CEQA exemption determinations for both projects
• Approval of minutes from the July 22, 2026 regular meeting

TEST DRC

The Design Review Committee will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar to approve minutes from a prior meeting, a director's report, and public comment opportunities. No substantive design review items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2023 regular meeting
• Director's report by Community Development Director Isidro Figueroa
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

Regular Design Review Committee Meeting

The San Marino Design Review Committee will hold public hearings on three residential design review cases: a second-story addition and window replacement at 1220 Garfield Avenue, window and door modifications at 2175 Roanoke Road, and a roof conversion at 1997 South Oak Knoll Avenue. Staff recommends approval for all three, each with a CEQA Class 1 exemption. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 5 meeting.

• DR 26-13, DR 26-40, DR 26-41: 291 sq ft second story addition, facade changes, whole house window replacement at 1220 Garfield Avenue
• DR 26-29: Window and door modifications at 2175 Roanoke Road
• DR 25-89: Flat roof to pitched roof with Westlake Royal two-piece mission clay tile in Newport Blend at 1997 South Oak Knoll Avenue
• CEQA exemptions recommended for all three projects under Section 15301 Class 1
• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2026 regular meeting

Regular Design Review Committee Meeting

The Design Review Committee will hold public hearings to consider approval for two residential design cases. The committee will also review minutes from the July 15, 2026, meeting.

• Case DR 25-42: Replacement of motorized driveway gate and front yard fence at 683 Winston Avenue
• Case DR 26-09: Exterior alterations and window replacements at 543 South Berkeley Avenue
• Approval of July 15, 2026, meeting minutes

The San Marino Design Review Committee approved a replacement motorized driveway gate and fence portion at 683 Winston Avenue, and exterior alterations and window replacements at 543 South Berkeley Avenue. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 15, 2026, meeting.

• Approved Design Review Case No. DR 25-42 at 683 Winston Avenue (4-0)
• Approved Design Review Case No. DR 26-09 at 543 South Berkeley Avenue (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes of July 15, 2026 (4-0)

CANCELED: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will select a new Chair and Vice Chair. The board is also scheduled to provide feedback on updated posting, borrower/user, and reference policies for the Library Division.

• Selection of a Chair and Vice Chair for the Library Board of Trustees
• Review of updated Posting Policy for the Library Division
• Review of updated Borrower/User Policy for the Library Division
• Review of updated Reference Policy for the Library Division
• Approval of minutes from the May 4, 2026 special meeting

The San Marino Library Board of Trustees reorganized at its July 27, 2026 meeting, electing Diana Milkie Nixon as Chair and Marilyn Peck as Vice Chair; both votes passed with four ayes and no noes. The board also approved minutes of a special meeting held May 4, 2026. Staff presented reports on the Director and Library Manager report and on updates to the posting, borrower/user, and reference policies, but the minutes record no decisions on those policy items. Trustee Chien gave the San Marino Public Library Foundation liaison report; no other reports were given.

• Elected Diana Milkie Nixon as Chair (4-0, Trustee Wahl absent)
• Elected Marilyn Peck as Vice Chair (4-0, Trustee Wahl absent)
• Approved minutes of the special meeting of May 4, 2026 (4-0, Trustee Wahl absent)

Regular Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider denying an appeal for a tree removal permit. The body will also review a design review case and a conditional use permit for a property on Winston Avenue.

• Public hearing for Tree Removal Permit Case No. TRP 26-237 at 2520 South Oak Knoll Avenue regarding three lemon scented gum trees
• Adoption of Resolution No. PCR 26-07 to deny Variance Case No. VAR 26-03, Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 26-01, and Design Review Case No. DR 26-15 at 1241 Winston Avenue

The San Marino Planning Commission voted 3-0 to adopt Resolution No. PCR 26-08, denying the appeal of Tree Removal Permit TRP 26-237 for three lemon scented gum trees at 2520 South Oak Knoll Avenue, with amended findings for Heritage Trees. The commission also approved the consent calendar, including a denial resolution for a design review case at 1241 Winston Avenue and the June 24, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Adopted Resolution No. PCR 26-08 denying tree removal appeal (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 2 and 3 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. PCR 26-07 denying design review case at 1241 Winston Avenue
• Approved meeting minutes of June 24, 2026

Public Safety Commission Meeting

The San Marino Public Safety Commission will reorganize its leadership by selecting a chair and vice chair. Staff will recommend that the commission receive and file the San Marino Community Alert System report. The commission will also receive and file the monthly reports from the Parks and Public Works, Police, and Fire departments.

• Reorganization of the Public Safety Commission by selecting a chair and vice chair
• Receive and file the San Marino Community Alert System report
• Receive and file the Parks and Public Works Department Monthly Report
• Receive and file the Police Department Monthly Report
• Receive and file the Fire Department Monthly Report

TEST DRC

The committee will consider a consent calendar item to approve the regular meeting minutes from January 18 2023. The Director will give a report on matters of interest, and written communications received by the city will be announced and made available for public review.

• Approval of minutes for the regular meeting of January 18 2023 (consent calendar)
• Director's report to inform the committee and public of any matters of interest
• Distribution of written communications or public writings received by the city

Regular Design Review Committee Meeting

The Design Review Committee will review several public hearing items including commercial sign installations and roofing materials. The committee will also consider multiple requests for project time extensions.

• New commercial sign at 2050 Huntington Drive (Summa Cum Laude School)
• Cedarlite roofing material installation at 2495 Coniston Place
• New commercial sign at 2060 Huntington Drive #10
• One-year time extension for projects at 1767 Virginia Road
• Time extension requests for 1395 Bedford Road and 2198 Roanoke Road

The committee approved three design review cases: a new commercial sign for Summa Cum Laude School at 2050 Huntington Drive, a roofing material installation at 2495 Coniston Place, and a new commercial sign at 2060 Huntington Drive #10. All approvals were unanimous, with the two sign cases conditioned on lighting being turned off by 10:00 p.m. The committee also approved a consent calendar granting time extensions for three projects and approving the June 17, 2026 minutes.

• Approved DR 26-19 commercial sign at 2050 Huntington Drive with 10 p.m. lighting condition (5-0)
• Approved DR 26-27 roofing material at 2495 Coniston Place (5-0)
• Approved DR 26-08 commercial sign at 2060 Huntington Drive #10 with 10 p.m. lighting condition (4-0)
• Approved time extension for DR 24-32, 24-40, 24-41 at 1767 Virginia Road for one year (5-0)
• Approved time extension for DR 23-85 & 24-47 at 1395 Bedford Road for one year (5-0)
• Approved retroactive and additional time extension for DR 20-56 at 2198 Roanoke Road until May 17, 2027 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2026 meeting (5-0)

Recreation Commission

The San Marino Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes from a previous special meeting and receive a report from the Director and Recreation Manager. The body will also conduct a ceremonial vote to select a Chair and Vice Chair for the commission.

• Approval of April 21, 2026 special meeting minutes
• Receive and file Director and Recreation Manager Report
• Ceremonial selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Public comment via email until 3:00 p.m.
• Meeting held at City Hall Council Chambers

The Recreation Commission selected its officers for the year: Stanley Wu was nominated for Chair and David Raichlen for Vice Chair, both approved by recorded votes. The Commission also approved the minutes of its special meeting of April 21, 2026. Director Covarrubias and Manager Padilla presented a staff report, and no members of the public offered comment. The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

• Nominated Stanley Wu for Chair (passed; Ayes: Chang, Pascua, Raichlen, Ton; Abstain: Wu)
• Nominated David Raichlen for Vice Chair (passed; Ayes: Chang, Pascua, Ton, Wu; Abstain: Raichlen)
• Approved minutes of the special meeting of April 21, 2026 (passed; Ayes: Chang, Pascua, Ton, Raichlen, Wu)

City Council Regular Meeting

The San Marino City Council will consider placing a measure on the November 3, 2026 general election to renew the city's existing 6% Utility Users Tax (Ordinance O-26-1427). The council will also certify the June 2, 2026 special municipal election results, which include voter approval of a new local transaction and use tax (Ordinance O-26-1426) and authorize related agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Other items include a request to install street light pole banners and waive fees, and several consent calendar items for contracts and amendments.

• Certify June 2, 2026 election results including voter approval of Ordinance O-26-1426 (local transaction and use tax)
• Adopt resolution to renew 6% Utility Users Tax via November 2026 ballot measure
• Consider request from San Marino City Club Charitable Fund to install street light pole banners from Sept 15 to Oct 15, 2026 and waive fees
• Approve Amendment No. 2 with Mobius Planning, LLC for Stoneman Housing Development project, increasing contract by $38,500 and extending through July 12, 2029
• Receive report on emergency repairs at Fire Station 91 and extend emergency procurement authority

CANCELED: Regular Design Review Committee Meeting

City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting an updated General Plan Safety Element. They will also vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Huntington for $500,000 annual contributions and accept a $125,000 donation. The agenda includes multiple contract approvals, such as a five-year animal control services agreement with Pasadena Humane Society for $553,680 and amendments for the Lift Station Improvement Project. Additionally, they will receive a report on emergency repairs to Fire Station 91 and consider extending emergency procurement.

• Public hearing to adopt Resolution R-26-23 updating the General Plan Safety Element
• MOU with the Huntington Library for $500,000 annual contributions over three years and acceptance of $125,000 donation
• Five-year animal care and control services contract with Pasadena Humane Society for $553,680
• Lift Station Improvement Project amendments: $10,000 increase for Dudek engineering, $127,600 contingency increase, and $145,231.60 additional appropriation
• Report on emergency repairs to Fire Station 91 and request to extend emergency procurement

Regular Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a variance, conditional use permit, and design review to build a three-car garage in the rear yard at 1241 Winston Avenue. The commission will also consider adopting a denial resolution for a design review at 1469 Bradbury Road and conduct a reorganization of the commission. Other items include approval of meeting minutes and routine reports.

• Public hearing for Variance VAR 26-03, Conditional Use Permit CUP 26-01, and Design Review DR 26-15 at 1241 Winston Avenue for a three-car garage
• Adoption of Denial Resolution PCR 26-06 for Design Review DR 22-25 at 1469 Bradbury Road
• Planning Commission reorganization
• Approval of minutes from the May 27, 2026 regular meeting

The San Marino Planning Commission denied, without prejudice, a request for a variance, conditional use permit, and design review for a three-car garage at 1241 Winston Avenue, citing failure to meet required findings. The commission also reorganized, appointing Mequet as Chair and Gatsoulis-Batnij as Vice Chair, and adopted a denial resolution for a design review at 1469 Bradbury Road.

• Denied Variance VAR 26-03, CUP 26-01, and DR 26-15 at 1241 Winston Avenue (4-0)
• Adopted Denial Resolution PCR 26-06 for DR 22-25 at 1469 Bradbury Road (3-0, Giles abstained)
• Approved minutes of May 27, 2026 meeting (3-0, Giles abstained)
• Elected Mequet as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Gatsoulis-Batnij as Vice Chair (4-0)

Regular Design Review Committee Meeting

The Design Review Committee will hold a public hearing to consider approval of Design Review Case DR 25-88 for a 1,035-square-foot first-story addition at the rear of a one-story residence at 1488 Kensington Road (Wang). Staff recommends approval and a CEQA exemption. The committee will also discuss reorganization and approve minutes from the May 20, 2026 special meeting.

• Public hearing on Design Review Case DR 25-88 at 1488 Kensington Road for 1,035 sq ft first-story rear addition (Wang)
• Staff recommends project approval and CEQA Class 1 exemption (Existing Facilities)
• New Business: Design Review Committee Reorganization
• Consent Calendar: Approval of minutes of May 20, 2026 special meeting

The Design Review Committee approved Design Review Case No. DR 25-88 for first-story rear additions totaling 1,035 square feet at 1488 Kensington Road, with a 4-1 vote (Lee dissenting). The committee also reorganized, electing Torgeson as Chair and Jones as Vice Chair, both unanimously. Minutes from the May 20, 2026 special meeting were approved 4-0 with Arias abstaining.

• Approved Design Review Case No. DR 25-88 for 1,035 sq ft rear additions at 1488 Kensington Road (4-1)
• Elected Torgeson as Chair of the Design Review Committee (5-0)
• Elected Jones as Vice Chair of the Design Review Committee (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 20, 2026 special meeting (4-0, Arias abstaining)

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting of the San Marino City Council consists entirely of closed session discussions: labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations and legal consultations on anticipated litigation. No public decisions are scheduled.

• Conference with labor negotiators regarding San Marino Police Officers' Association, Firefighters' Association, City Employees' Association, and Unrepresented Employees
• Conference with legal counsel on two matters of significant exposure to litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2))
• Conference with legal counsel on two matters of initiation of litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4))

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a new home at 535 Old Mill Road. Under new business, the Council will consider resolutions for the November 2026 general municipal election, including a potential ballot measure for the expiring Utility Users Tax. Consent items include an $808,953.79 contract for windstorm-related roof repairs at Lacy Park and City Hall, and an emergency extension for repairs at Fire Station 91.

• Appeal of Design Review Case DR 22-26 for demolition and new 2,690 sq ft residence at 535 Old Mill Road
• Resolutions for General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, including potential ballot measure for Utility Users Tax renewal
• Public Works Agreement with Tri-Tech Restoration for $808,953.79 for roof repairs at Lacy Park and City Hall
• Report on emergency actions at Fire Station 91 and request to extend emergency procurement
• Adoption of Resolution R-26-07 for procedures on telephonic/internet service disruption per SB 707