San Marino, CA
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San MarinoCA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $2,847,226 +7.1% yr/yr · +21.2% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202577 housing units ($12.4M)
🗳️ Election results (2 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council 2024-11-05
Hunter Chang ✓ 3,309 · John Chou ✓ 2,618 · Chun-Yen Chen 2,209 · Steven M. Jones 1,674
City Council 2022-11-08
GRETCHEN SHEPHERD ROMEY ✓ 2,507 · Gretchen Shepherd Romey ✓ 2,507 · Tony Chou ✓ 2,329 · Calvin Lo ✓ 2,220 · TONY CHOU 2,329 · CALVIN LO 2,220
🗳️ Ballot measures (2)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure SM
2024-11-05 · Passed — 4,867 yes / 1,491 no
Measure Z
2022-11-08 · Failed — 2,652 yes / 2,101 no
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Regular Design Review Committee Meeting
Design Review Committee to consider three home alteration projects
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
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
Suzanne Torgeson, Chair
Steven Jones, Vice Chair
Jovanie Arias, Member
Raymond Cheng, Member
Ted Lee, Member
www.sanmarinoca.gov
(626) 3000700 Phone
San Marino City Hall
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Design
Review Committee with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 1 and 3
Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a
reasonable modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact
the City at (626) 3000700 or at [email protected] 48 hours prior to the meeting
for assistance.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom. The City will do
it’s best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
How to participate in the meeting from home:
Visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Zoom
How to offer public comment from home:
Public comment will be accepted by email to [email protected] until 3:00 p.m. the
day of the meeting. Written public comment received by 3:00 p.m. will be distributed to the
Design Review Committee during the meeting. Any comments received after 3:00 p.m. …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM
TEST DRC
San Marino Design Review Committee to meet Aug. 19, 2026
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
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
Rick Chou, Chair
Raymond Cheng, Vice Chair
Christa Lakon, Member
Ted Lee, Member
Steven Jones, Member
www.sanmarinoca.gov
(626) 3000700 Phone
San Marino City Hall
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 AT 11:00 AM
BARTH ROOM CROWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
1890 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Design
Review Committee with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 1 and 3
Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires
modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the City at
(626) 3000700 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom, however, the
meeting will proceed as normal even if there are technical difficulties with Zoom. The City will
do it’s best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
How to participate in the meeting from home:
Visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Zoom
How to offer public comment from home:
How to offer public comment from home: Public comment will be accepted by email to
[email protected] until 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Written public comment
received by 3: …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Regular Design Review Committee Meeting
Design Review Committee to consider two residential property alterations
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
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Sound check testing one two three. Sound check testing one two 3. Sound check. Testing. One, two, three. Where's Just hang on. Good. Good evening. It's 6 p.m. and I would like to call to order the regular meeting of August 5th, 2026 of the design review committee. Would you please stand and join me in the pledge of allegiance? Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, with liberty. >> Sorry, I skipped. >> Staff, would you please call the role? Committee member Colesque >> present. >> Vice Chair Jones >> And Chair Toreson >> present. >> Let the record reflect that Committee Member Adas and Committee Member Lee have excused absences this evening. Committee member Chang has informed staff that he's running late. So he will be his absence will be noted as excused for the record until his arrival. >> All right. Thank you. The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting at the following locations. City Hall, the Croll Public Library, and the Stoneman Building. The agenda is also posted on the city's website. The city welcomes public input. At this time, the public may address the design review committee on items that are not on this evening's agenda. Pursuant to state law, the design review committee may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda. To ensure that everyone, including those joining us remotely, are able to hear all speakers clearly, please speak directly into the …
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
Suzanne Torgeson, Chair
Steven Jones, Vice Chair
Jovanie Arias, Member
Raymond Cheng, Member
Ted Lee, Member
www.sanmarinoca.gov
(626) 3000700 Phone
San Marino City Hall
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Design
Review Committee with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 1 and 3 Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a
reasonable modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact
the City at (626) 3000700 or at [email protected] 48 hours prior to the meeting
for assistance.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom. The City will do
it’s best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
How to participate in the meeting from home:
Visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Zoom
How to offer public comment from home:
Public comment will be accepted by email to [email protected] until 3:00 p.m. the
day of the meeting. Written public comment received by 3:00 p.m. will be distributed to the
Design Review Committee during the meeting. Any comments received after 3:00 p …
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Fri Jul 31, 2026 · 08:30 AM
CANCELED: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 08:00 AM
Library Board of Trustees
Library Board to reorganize leadership and review division policies
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
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Sound test Mic test. One, two. Recording in progress. >> Join me for the pledge of allegiance. Aliance to the flag of the United States of America for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty, justice for all. >> Roll call, please. >> Alternate Bogue. President >> alternate Nichols. Trusty Chen >> here. >> Trusty Peek. >> Oh, yes. Here. >> Trusty Wall. >> Trusty Woo. >> Uh, present. >> Vice Chair Milky Nixon. >> Present. >> The meeting agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting at the following locations. City Hall, the Croll Public Library, and the Stoneman Building. The agenda is also posted on the city's website. The city welcomes public input. At this time, the public may address the library board of trustees on items that are not on the agenda. Pursuant to state law, the library board of trustees may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda. To ensure that everyone, including those joining us remotely, are able to hear all speakers clearly, please speak directly into a microphone. I would like I would now like to ask management analyst Shaganaga to explain how public comment will work. >> Thank you. For each item on the agenda, there will be time for public comment. We will accept comments in three ways. We will take in-person comments for each item. Please fill out a speaker card and turn it in to me if you wish to speak on an item. We will also accept comments from our Zoom participants. To give a public comment via Zoo …
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
Diana Milkie Nixon, Vice Chair
Genevieve Chien, Trustee
Marilyn Peck, Trustee
Vivi Wahl, Trustee
Sandy Wu, Trustee
www.SanMarinoCA.gov
(626) 3000777 Phone
Crowell Public Library
1890 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
MEETING OF THE
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026 AT 8:00 AM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Library
Board of Trustees with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 4 Monday of oddnumbered months at 8:00 a.m.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a
reasonable modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact
the Community Services Department at (626) 3000791 or at [email protected]
48 hours prior to the meeting for assistance.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom, however, the
meeting will proceed as normal even if there are technical difficulties with Zoom. The City will
do its best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
How to view or listen to the meeting from home:
Visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Zoom.
How to offer public comment from home:
1. Public comment will be accepted by email to [email protected] until 7:00
a.m. the day of the meeting. Written public comment r …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Regular Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to consider appeal for tree removal at 2520 South Oak Knoll Avenue
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
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Testing. Sound check. Testing. 1 2 3. Sound check. Good evening. It is 6 p.m. and I would like to call to order the regular meeting of the city of San Marino Planning Commission for July 22, 2026. Please join me for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Staff, may we have the roll call, please? >> Commissioner Buzzel, >> present. >> Commissioner Giles, >> Vice Chair Batnes, >> present. >> And Chair McKay, >> present. Let the record reflect that Commissioner Chang and Commissioner Chow have excused absences this evening. >> Thank you. The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting at the following locations: City Hall, the Croll Public Library, and the Stoneman Building. The agenda is also posted on the city's website. The city welcomes public input. At this time, the public may address the planning commission on items that are not on the agenda. Pursuant to state law, the planning commission may not discuss or take action on issues that are not on the meeting agenda. To ensure that everyone, including those joining us remotely, are able to hear all speakers clearly, please speak directly into the microphone. Please note that all comments are limited to three minutes and will be timed by city staff. And I'll now ask staff to explain how the public comment will work for those individuals participating through Z …
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Sharon Mequet, Chair
Joyce GatsoulisBatnij, Vice Chair
Kevin Cheng, Commissioner
Rick Chou, Commissioner
Mark Giles, Commissioner
www.sanmarinoca.gov
(626) 3000700 Phone
San Marino City Hall
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Planning
Commission with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who
requires a reasonable modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting
should contact the City at [email protected] or by phone at (626) 3000700 48
hours prior to the meeting for assistance.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom. The City will do
it’s best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
How to participate in the meeting from home:
Visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Zoom
How to offer public comment from home:
Public comment will be accepted by email to [email protected] until 3:00 p.m. the
day of the meeting. Written public comment received by 3:00 p.m. will be distributed to the
Planning Commission during the meeting. Any comments received …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Public Safety Commission Meeting
Commission to reorganize leadership and file several department reports
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
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is uh 605. I'd like to call to order the regular meeting of the Public Safety Commission on July 20th, 2026. Please join me for the pledge of allegiance. >> I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Roll call, please. >> Commissioner Brian Davis, >> present. >> Commissioner Steve Domire, >> here. >> Commissioner Timothy Kles, >> Commissioner Charles Martinson is excused. Vice Chair Elliot Hodes >> here. >> Um, just so you know, we had difficulties with the live stream, so we are not currently live streaming, but we do have an audio recording going, so we'll still keep working to see if we can get that going. >> Excellent. Thank you very much. Uh the agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting at the following locations. City Hall, Cra Public Library, and the Stoman Building. And the agenda is also posted on the city's website. Um the city welcomes public input. Any public comment that we should be aware of at this time? >> We have one in-person request for comments. Scott Braxton. >> Good evening. Commissioners, chiefs, and staff. Um, you have a lot on your plate. The agenda, um, although it doesn't really tell us the details here, I know you have a lot going on and a lot to do. Um, I just want to put on the radar the the things that I've been observing for the 25 years that I've lived on Los Roadless. It has become what we now even refer to as …
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA
Eliot Hodges, Vice Chair
Brian Davis, Commissioner
Steve Domier, Commissioner
Timothy Kolesk, Commissioner
Charles Martinson, Commissioner
www. SanMarinoCA.gov
(626) 3000700 Phone
(626) 3000709 Fax
City Hall Council Chamber
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
MEETING OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Public
Safety Commission with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 3 Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires
modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the City at
(626) 3000735 or at [email protected] 48 hours prior to the meeting.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom, however, the
meeting will proceed as normal even if there are technical difficulties with Zoom. The City will
do it’s best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
How to view or listen to the meeting from home:
Visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Zoom
How to offer public comment from home:
Public comment will be accepted by email to [email protected] until 3:00 p.m. the
day of the meeting. Written public comment received by 3:00 p.m. will b …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Regular Design Review Committee Meeting
Design Review Committee considers new signs, roofing, and project extensions
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
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sound check. Testing. Testing. Thank you. Well, good evening. It's now 6:03 p.m. and I'd like to call to order the regular meeting of July 15, 2026. Uh, please join me for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, liberty and justice for all. >> Roll calls, please. Staff. >> Committee member Aas. >> Committee member Chen, >> present. Committee member Chang >> present. >> Committee Committee Member Klesque >> And committee member Lee >> present. >> Let the record reflect that Vice Chair Jones and Chair Toruson have excused absences this evening. >> Thank you, staff. >> The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting at the following locations. City Hall, the Coral Public Library, and the Stoman Building. The agenda is also posted on the city's website. Under the public comment section, the city welcomes public input. At this time, the public may address the design review committee on items that are not on the agenda. Pursuit to state law, the design review committee may not discuss or take action on issues that are not on the meeting agenda. To ensure that everyone, including those joining us remotely, are able to hear and all speakers clearly, please speak directly into the microphone. It is noted that all comments are limited to three minutes and will be timed by city staff. I would now like to ask staff to explain how the public comments will work …
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
Suzanne Torgeson, Chair
Steven Jones, Vice Chair
Jovanie Arias, Member
Raymond Cheng, Member
Ted Lee, Member
www.sanmarinoca.gov
(626) 3000700 Phone
San Marino City Hall
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Design
Review Committee with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 1 and 3 Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a
reasonable modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact
the City at (626) 3000700 or at [email protected] 48 hours prior to the meeting
for assistance.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom. The City will do
it’s best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
How to participate in the meeting from home:
Visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Zoom
How to offer public comment from home:
Public comment will be accepted by email to [email protected] until 3:00 p.m. the
day of the meeting. Written public comment received by 3:00 p.m. will be distributed to the
Design Review Committee during the meeting. Any comments received after 3:00 p.m. …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 03:30 PM
TEST DRC
Design Review Committee to approve Jan 18 2023 meeting minutes
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
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
Rick Chou, Chair
Raymond Cheng, Vice Chair
Christa Lakon, Member
Ted Lee, Member
Steven Jones, Member
www.sanmarinoca.gov
(626) 3000700 Phone
San Marino City Hall
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 AT 3:30 PM
BARTH ROOM CROWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
1890 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Design
Review Committee with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 1 and 3 Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires
modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the City at
(626) 3000700 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom, however, the
meeting will proceed as normal even if there are technical difficulties with Zoom. The City will
do it’s best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
How to participate in the meeting from home:
Visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Zoom
How to offer public comment from home:
How to offer public comment from home: Public comment will be accepted by email to
[email protected] until 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Written public comment
received by 3:0 …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Recreation Commission
San Marino Recreation Commission meets to select leadership and approve minutes
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
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whatever it's just you're in microphone's already on so there's a oh normally there's a really big delay so i'm surprised that it's recording in progress i would like to call to order the immediate notice for today please join me for the pledge of allegiance roll call please um commissioner chang present Commissioner Pasqua Present Commissioner Reikland Present Commissioner Tan and Chair Wu Present Testing We're good, thank you. The meeting agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting at the following locations City Hall, the Corral Public Library, and the Stoneman Building. The meeting agenda is also posted on the City's website. The City welcomes public input. At this time, the public may address the Recreation Commission on items that are not on the agenda. Pursuant to state law, the Recreation Commission may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda. To ensure that everyone, including those joining us remotely, are able to hear all speakers clearly, please speak directly into a microphone. I would now like to ask Management Analyst Shikanaga to explain how public comment will work. if the comment is regarding a specific agenda item please indicate which item comments will be accepted only until the end of the public comment period for the item staff will acknowledge individuals who have requested to make a comment at the appropriate time i will then state the amount of public comments we received by email for a particular agenda item due to technic …
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA
Stanley Wu, Chair
Victor Chang , Commissioner
Louie Pascua, Commissioner
David Raichlen, Commissioner
Tammie Ton, Commissioner
www.SanMarinoCA.gov
(626) 4032200 Phone
Stoneman Building
1560 Pasqualito Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
MEETING OF THE
RECREATION COMMISSION
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
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Recreation Commission with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
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48 hours prior to the meeting for assistance.
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do its best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
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Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to vote on placing utility users tax renewal on November ballot
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
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Testing. Testing. Sound check. Testing. Hi. Good evening, Mayor Cho. Can you hear us? >> Yeah. Yeah. Thank you. I can hear So, I would like to call the meeting to order and please join me uh for the pledge of allegiance. I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for its one indivisible with liberty and justice for all. >> Uh, roll call, please. >> Council member Chang, >> here. >> Council member Chowo, >> Council member Shepard Romy. >> Vice Mayor Low, >> present. >> And Mayor Cho, Um the agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting at the following locations. City Hall, the Coral Public Library, and the Stoneman Building. The agenda is also posted on the city's website. And the city uh welcomes public input at this time. Uh public may address uh the city council on items that are not on the agenda. Pursuant to state law, the city council may not discuss or take action on issues uh not on the meeting agenda. To ensure that everyone, including those uh joining us remotely, are able to hear all speakers clearly, please speak directly into a microphone. Please note that all comments are limited to 3 minutes and will be timed by city staff. I would like to ask deputy city clerk Huerta to uh explain how public comments will work. >> For each item on the agenda, there will be time for public comment. We accept comments in three ways. First, we will take in-person comments for each item. Please fill out a speaker card and turn it into me if you wis …
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tony Chou, Mayor
Calvin Lo, Vice Mayor
Hunter Chang, Council Member
John Chou, Council Member
Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Council Member
Philippe Eskandar, City Manager
www.SanMarinoCA.gov
(626) 3000700 Phone
City Hall Council Chamber
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SAN MARINO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 08, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
AND
680 JANE STANFORD WAY
STANFORD, CA 94305, UNITED STATES
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Council
with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Typically,
adjourned meetings are held on the last Friday of every month at 8:30 a.m.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who
requires a reasonable modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting
should contact the City Clerk via email at [email protected] or by phone at (626)
3000705 48 hours prior to the meeting for assistance.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom. The City will do
it’s best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
How to view or listen to the meeting from home:
Visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Zoom
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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 06:00 PM
CANCELED: Regular Design Review Committee Meeting
Fri Jun 26, 2026 · 08:30 AM
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
Council to consider adoption of updated General Plan Safety Element
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
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what they do. So, thank you to our community services recreation division staff. >> Yeah, >> thank you Eddie. Uh, do we have any I guess not questions but comments do? >> Sure. I would be honored to speak. Um, Vice Mayor, I am so thankful and grateful for our outstanding work you've done um to in the position over the last uh year and a half and and your staff is nothing but outstanding. We are so fortunate. These are so committed um to our city, to our residents with programs that are interesting and the fact that they are there very early on many occasions overnight most recently and this has been going for years that I know it means so much to all of them and we don't often take time to recognize because they've got so much going on and are in charge of so much and behind the scenes doing all that they can. So, I think we are so fortunate and I really appreciate when I saw this on the agenda that we would be recognizing you all for the countless hours that you put in above and beyond any job description. And I think we're all very fortunate and I know that um our families, our kids, our seniors, everybody is very appreciative of all the specialized care that you give them and focus. So, thank you. Thank you. Thank you on behalf of the residents. Thank you. I also like to add uh thank you director Kar Rubius uh for your leadership. I know that you're new in this role and I feel that the um um that that the program has been continuing uh been continuing seamlessly uh with yo …
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tony Chou, Mayor
Calvin Lo, Vice Mayor
Hunter Chang, Council Member
John Chou, Council Member
Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Council Member
Philippe Eskandar, City Manager
www.SanMarinoCA.gov
(626) 3000700 Phone
City Hall Council Chamber
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SAN MARINO CITY COUNCIL
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026 AT 8:30 AM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
AND
680 JANE STANFORD WAY
STANFORD, CA 94305, UNITED STATES
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Council
with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Typically,
adjourned meetings are held on the last Friday of every month at 8:30 a.m.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who
requires a reasonable modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting
should contact the City Clerk via email at [email protected] or by phone at (626)
3000705 48 hours prior to the meeting for assistance.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom, however, the
meeting will proceed as normal even if there are technical difficulties with Zoom. The City will
do it’s best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
How to view or listen to the meeting from home:
Visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov …
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Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Regular Planning Commission Meeting
San Marino Planning Commission to consider variance and permits for three-car garage at 1241 Winston Avenue
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
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Testing. Testing. Soundtrack. Testing. Okay. Good evening. It is 6 pm and I would like to call to order the regular meeting of the San Marino Planning Commission for June 24, 2026. Please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Staff, may we have the roll call, please? >> Commissioner Chang, >> present. >> Commissioner Chow, >> Commissioner Giles, >> present. and Vice Chair Mccay >> present. >> Let the record reflect that Commissioner Batnes has an excused absence this evening. >> Thank you. The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting at the following locations: City Hall, the Croll Public Library, and the Stone Building. The agenda is also posted on the city's website. The city welcomes public input. At this time, the public may address the planning commission on items that are not on the agenda. Pursuant to state law, the planning commission may not discuss or take action on issues that are not on the meeting agenda. To ensure that everyone, including those joining us remotely, are able to hear all speakers clearly, please speak directly into the microphone. Please note that all comments are limited to three minutes and will be timed by city staff. I would now like to ask staff to explain how the public comment will work for those individuals who are participating through Zoom and phone. For eac …
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Sharon Mequet, Vice Chair
Joyce GatsoulisBatnij, Commissioner
Kevin Cheng, Commissioner
Rick Chou, Commissioner
Mark Giles, Commissioner
www.sanmarinoca.gov
(626) 3000700 Phone
San Marino City Hall
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Planning
Commission with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who
requires a reasonable modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting
should contact the City at [email protected] or by phone at (626) 3000700 48
hours prior to the meeting for assistance.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom, however, the
meeting will proceed as normal even if there are technical difficulties with Zoom. The City will
do it’s best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
How to participate in the meeting from home:
Visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Zoom
How to offer public comment from home:
1. Public comment will be accepted by email to [email protected] before or
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Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Regular Design Review Committee Meeting
Public hearing on 1,035 sq ft rear addition at 1488 Kensington Road
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
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✓ Decided: Approved 1,035 sq ft rear addition at 1488 Kensington Road (4-1)
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)
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Testing soundtrack. Testing DRC soundtrack. >> Mhm. >> Good evening. It um it is 6:00 and uh I'd like to welcome to you all to the June 17th meeting. Um the Design Review Committee meeting for the city of San Marino. To get started, can you please join me to um call it to order a meeting to order first. So, uh and join me for the Pledge of Allegiance, please. Thank you. >> Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, >> Thank you very much. Uh to get started, I'd like to take this opportunity welcome one of our new member, uh Giovanni Arias. He just joined the uh committee uh for his first meeting. So, welcome Giovanni. >> Thank you very much. >> Uh, roll call, please, uh, staff. >> Committee member Jones. >> Yes. >> Committee member Lee. >> Here. >> Committee member Arias. >> Present. >> Vice Chair Torgerson. >> And Chair Ching. >> Yes. >> The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting at the following locations: City Hall, the Core Library, and the Stoneman Building. The agenda is also posted on the city's website. The city welcomes public input. At this time, the public may address the Design Review Committee on items that are not on the agenda. Pursuant to state law, the Design Review Committee may not discuss or take action on issues or on the meeting agenda. To ensure that everyone, including those joining them remotely, are able to hear all speakers clearly, please spe …
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
Raymond Cheng, Chair
Suzanne Torgeson, Vice Chair
Ted Lee, Member
Steven Jones, Member
Jovanie Arias, Member
www.sanmarinoca.gov
(626) 3000700 Phone
San Marino City Hall
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Design
Review Committee with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 1 and 3 Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a
reasonable modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact
the City at (626) 3000700 or at [email protected] 48 hours prior to the meeting
for assistance.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom, however, the
meeting will proceed as normal even if there are technical difficulties with Zoom. The City will
do it’s best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
How to participate in the meeting from home:
Visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Zoom
How to offer public comment from home:
How to offer public comment from home: Public comment will be accepted by email to
[email protected] until 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Written public com …
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SAN MARINO DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Cheng called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the City
Hall Council Chambers, located at 2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Cheng led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Committee Member Jones, Committee Member Lee,
Committee Member Arias, Vice Chair Torgeson, and Chair Cheng
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following person(s) provided comment:
- None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR DESIGN REVIEW CASE NO. DR 25-
88 AT 1488 KENSINGTON ROAD FOR FIRST STORY ADDITIONS
TOTALING 1035 SQUARE-FEET AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING ONE-
STORY RESIDENCE (WANG)
Assistant Planner Aubrey Stark-Miller presented the staff report.
The following person(s) provided comment:
- Yunfei Yang (Architect)
- Joseph Kwok (Resident)
Committee Member Jones moved, seconded by Vice Chair Torgeson, to approve Design
Review Case No. DR 25-88 at 1488 Kensington Road.
Motion passed 4-1 by the following vote:
AYES: Jones, Arias, Torgeson, Cheng
NOES: Lee
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 17, 2026 PAGE 2 OF 3
2. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE REORGANIZATION
Chair Cheng moved, seconded by Committee Member Jones, to nominate Vice Chair
Torgeson as Chair of the Design Review Committee.
Motion passed 5-0 by the following vote:
AYES …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to consider election resolutions and potential utility tax ballot measure
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
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Recording in progress. Right. Sometimes when we see this, recording in progress. Are you able to hear us, Mayor? >> Yes. >> Thank you. We can hear you as well. >> Okay, great. I would like to call to order the meeting notice for today. And please join me for the pledge of >> allegiance. To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Roll call, please. >> Council Chang, >> here. >> Council Chow, >> Council member Sheper Romy, >> present. >> Vice Mayor Low, >> Mayor Cho, >> present. >> The agenda is posted uh 72 hours pri prior to each meeting at the following locations. City Hall, the Crawwell Public Library, and the Stoneman Building. The agenda is also posted on the city's website. The city welcome uh welcomes public inputs. At this time, the public may address the city council on items that are not on the agenda. Pursuant to this to state law, the city council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda. To ensure that everyone, including those uh joining us remotely, are able to hear all speakers clearly, please speak directly into a microphone. Please note that all comments are limited to three minutes and will be limit will be timed by city staff. I would like to ask city clerk Walker to explain how public comments will work. >> Thank you. For each item on the agenda, there will be time for public comment. We accept comments in thre …
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AGENDA – JUNE 10, 2026 PAGE 1 of 6
CITY OF SAN MARINO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tony Chou, Mayor
Calvin Lo, Vice Mayor
Hunter Chang, Council Member
John Chou, Council Member
Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Council Member
Philippe Eskandar, City Manager
www.SanMarinoCA.gov
(626) 300-0700 Phone
City Hall Council Chamber
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SAN MARINO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
AND
HYATT CENTRIC GINZA
6 CHOME-6-7 GINZA, CHUO CITY,
TOKYO 104-0061, JAPAN
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Council
with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Typically,
adjourned meetings are held on the last Friday of every month at 8:30 a.m.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who
requires a reasonable modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting
should contact the City Clerk via email at [email protected] or by phone at (626)
300-0705 48 hours prior to the meeting for assistance.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom, however, the
me
eting will proceed as normal even if there are technical difficulties with Zoom. The City
will do it’s best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possib …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 04:30 PM
City Council Special Meeting
Closed session on labor negotiations and anticipated litigation
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))
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AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING – JUNE 10, 2026 PAGE 1 of 2
CITY OF SAN MARINO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tony Chou, Mayor
Calvin Lo, Vice Mayor
Hunter Chang, Council Member
John Chou, Council Member
Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Council Member
Philippe Eskandar, City Manager
www.SanMarinoCA.gov
(626) 300-0700 Phone
City Hall Council Chamber
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
SAN MARINO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 AT 4:30 PM
CITY HALL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
AND
HYATT CENTRIC GINZA
6 CHOME-6-7 GINZA, CHUO CITY,
TOKYO 104-0061, JAPAN
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Council
with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Typically,
adjourned meetings are held on the last Friday of every month at 8:30 a.m.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who
requires a reasonable modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting
should contact the City Clerk via email at [email protected] or by phone at (626)
300-0705 48 hours prior to the meeting for assistance.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Council Member Chang, Council Member Chou, Council Member Shepherd Romey , Vice
Mayor Lo, and Mayor Chou
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Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 06:00 PM
CANCELED: Regular Design Review Committee Meeting
Fri May 29, 2026 · 08:30 AM
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
Council to adopt FY 2026-27 operating and capital budget
The City Council will consider adopting the FY 2026-27 operating and capital budget, along with resolutions updating fee schedules and salary schedules. Other items include extending emergency procurement for Fire Station 91 repairs, approving a transportation funding agreement with LA Metro, and appointing members to advisory bodies. The meeting also covers contracts for vehicle maintenance and behavioral health services, software renewals, and setting the appropriations limit.
- Adoption of Resolution No. R-26-19 for FY 2026-27 Operating & Capital Budget
- Extension of emergency procurement for Fire Station 91 repairs (Resolution No. R-26-08)
- Approval of Fulfillment Agreement with LA Metro for STP-L unprogrammed surface transportation funds
- Maintenance Services Agreement with Fleet Services, Inc. for up to $200,000 over three years
- Contract amendment with The Counseling Team International for $75,521.58 for public safety behavioral health services
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✓ Decided: San Marino City Council adopts FY 2026-27 Operating and Capital Budget
The City Council approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and associated salary and fee schedules. The council also approved several service contracts and appointed members to various city advisory bodies and the City Treasurer.
- Adopted FY 2026-27 Operating and Capital Budget and related salary/fee resolutions (5-0)
- Approved Fulfillment Agreement for STP-L funds with LA County Metro
- Awarded 3-year vehicle maintenance contract to Fleet Services, Inc. not to exceed $200,000
- Approved contract amendment with The Counseling Team International for public safety wellness not to exceed $75,521.58
- Approved NEOGOV software renewal not to exceed $58,809.16 over 3 years
- Approved Service Agreement with Lyngsoe Systems through December 31, 2027
- Approved Resolution No. R-26-10 establishing FY 2026-27 appropriations limit
- Appointed Clarice Dai as City Treasurer and members to Planning, Design Review, Public Safety, Library, and Recreation boards
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to order the meeting notice for today. Please join me for the pledge of allegiance. >> I pledge allegiance >> to the flag >> of the United States of America >> and to the republic >> and to the republic for which it stands >> one nation under God >> with liberty and justice for >> Uh roll call, please. >> Councilmember Chang? >> Here. >> Councilmember Chao? >> Councilmember Shipper-Romney? Vice Mayor Low? >> Here. >> Mayor Chao? >> Present. The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting at the following locations: City Hall, the Crow Public Library, and the Stone Man Building. The agenda is also posted on the city's website. Okay. Um at this time the city welcomes public input, and at this time the public may address City Council on items that are not on the agenda. Pursuant to state law, the City Council may not discuss and take action on issues not on the meeting agenda. To ensure that everyone, includ- including those joining us remotely, are able to hear all speakers clearly, please speak directly into the microphone. Please note that all comments are limited to 3 minutes and will be timed by city staff. I'd now like to ask City Clerk Walker to explain how public comment will work. >> Thank you. For each item on the agenda, there will be time for public comment. We accept comments in three ways. First, we will take in-person comments for each item. Please fill out a speaker card and turn it in to me if you wish to speak on an item. There's a countdown timer displayed …
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AGENDA – MAY 29, 2026
PAGE 1 of 7
CITY OF SAN MARINO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tony Chou, Mayor
Calvin Lo, Vice Mayor
Hunter Chang, Council Member
John Chou, Council Member
Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Council Member
www.SanMarinoCA.gov
(626) 300-0700 Phone
City Hall Council Chamber
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SAN MARINO CITY COUNCIL
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026 AT 8:30 AM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
AND
NO. 35 HANGZHOU S RD. SEC. 1
TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN
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with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Typically,
adjourned meetings are held on the last Friday of every month at 8:30 a.m.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who
requires a reasonable modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting
should contact the City Clerk via email at [email protected] or by phone at (626)
300-0705 48 hours prior to the meeting for assistance.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom, however, the
meeting will proceed as normal even if there are technical difficulties with Zoom. The City
will do it’s best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
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Wed May 27, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Regular Planning Commission Meeting
New two-story home with garage proposed at 1469 Bradbury Road
The San Marino Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Design Review Case No. DR 22-25 to consider constructing a new two-story residence with a detached two-car garage at 1469 Bradbury Road. Staff recommends approval, finding the project exempt from CEQA review. The commission will also consider approving the minutes of the April 22, 2026 meeting.
- Public hearing on Design Review Case No. DR 22-25 for a two-story home and detached garage at 1469 Bradbury Road
- Staff recommendation to approve CEQA exemption under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures)
- Proposed adoption of Resolution PCR 26-25 approving the project with conditions
- Consent calendar item: approval of minutes from April 22, 2026 regular meeting
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✓ Decided: Commission denies design review for new residence at 1469 Bradbury Road
The Planning Commission voted to deny Design Review Case No. DR 22-25 regarding a proposed two-story residence and detached garage. The denial was based on findings related to neighborhood compatibility and privacy expectations. The Commission also approved the minutes from the April 22, 2026, meeting.
- Denied Design Review Case No. DR 22-25 at 1469 Bradbury Road (4-0)
- Approved April 22, 2026, meeting minutes (3-0)
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That's why >> it's the one that I told you not >> and then there's another Yes, it's a family house. >> Oh, that's further. >> Her parents were on vacation. >> No original coming back. How are you? >> Good. >> Sound check. >> Testing like this. Oh, that's crazy. That must be >> the racers. That's right. >> Twice. I really We're not >> construction. You're like Good evening everyone. It's 6 p.m. and I'd like to call to order the regular meeting of May 27th, 2026 for the planning commission of the city of San Marino. Please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I aliance to the flag of the United States of Americ. >> Uh staff, if we could have roll call, please. >> Commissioner Bole, >> here. >> Commissioner Lightner, >> here. Vice Chair McCay >> present >> and chair Dustin >> here. >> Let the record reflect that Commissioner Batnes and Commissioner Chang have excused absences this evening. >> Thank you. Uh the agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting at the following locations. City Hall, the Croll Public Library, and the Stoneman Building. The agenda is also posted on the city's website. The city welcomes public input and at this time the public may address the planning commission on items that are not on tonight's agenda. Pursuant to state law, the planning commission may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda. To ensure that everyone, including those joining us remotely, are able to hear all speakers clearly, please speak directly into the micr …
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
John Dustin, Chair
Sharon Mequet, Vice Chair
Kevin Cheng, Commissioner
Shelley Boyle, Commissioner
Joyce GatsoulisBatnij, Commissioner
www.sanmarinoca.gov
(626) 3000700 Phone
San Marino City Hall
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Planning
Commission with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who
requires a reasonable modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting
should contact the City at [email protected] or by phone at (626) 3000700 48
hours prior to the meeting for assistance.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom, however, the
meeting will proceed as normal even if there are technical difficulties with Zoom. The City will
do it’s best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
How to participate in the meeting from home:
Visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Zoom
How to offer public comment from home:
1. Public comment will be accepted by email to [email protected] before or
during the meeting prior to the close of public comment on a …
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SAN MARINO PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Dustin called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the City
Hall Council Chambers, located at 2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Dustin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioner Boyle, Commissioner Leitner, Vice Chair
Mequet, and Chair Dustin
ABSENT: Commissioner Gatsoulis-Batnij (Excused), Commissioner
Cheng (Excused)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following person(s) provided comment:
- None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
|. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR DESIGN REVIEW CASE NO. DR 22-
25 TO CONSTRUCT A NEW TWO-STORY RESIDENCE WITH A DETACHED
TWO-CAR GARAGE AT 1469 BRADBURY ROAD (CHAN)
Assistant Planner Aubrey Stark-Miller presented the staff report.
The following person(s) provided comment:
- Patrick Szurpicki (Architect)
- Carolyn Chapman (Resident)
- Steve Chuck (Resident)
- Wanda Chen (Resident)
- Gene Chen (Resident)
- Andrea Chiang (Resident)
- Sabeer Sayyed (Resident)
- Jane Chon (Resident)
- John Ryan (Resident)
Richard McDonald (Applicant’s Attorney)
Commissioner Boyle moved, seconded by Vice Chair Mequet, to deny Resolution No. PCR
26-06 denying Design Review Case No. DR 22-25 at 1469 Bradbury Road, without prejudice,
based on the Commission's inability to make the required findings for approval, specifically
Finding No. |, that the proposed structure is compatible with the …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the proposed structure is designed and will be developed in a manner that balances the reasonable expectations of privacy of persons residing on contiguous properties with the reasonable…
4 yea
Boyle yea · Leitner yea · Mequet yea · Dustin yea
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 22, 2026. Motion passed 3-0 by the following vote:
3 yea · 1 abstain
Boyle yea · Leitner yea · Dustin yea · Mequet abstain
Mon May 25, 2026 · 08:00 AM
Library Board of Trustees
Wed May 20, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Special Design Review Committee Meeting
Design Review Committee to decide on commercial sign and 3 residential projects
The San Marino Design Review Committee will hold public hearings on four design review applications. Staff recommends approval for all projects, which are determined to be exempt from CEQA. The items include a new commercial sign, a first-story addition with facade changes, a front addition with window and door replacement, and a rear balcony addition.
- 2659 Mission Street: new commercial sign for Prae Servare (Chang) - staff recommends approval
- 1327 Oak View Avenue: 314-square-foot first-story additions, facade changes, whole-house window/door replacement, and height increase on existing one-story residence (Lin)
- 1545 Pasqualito: new front one-story addition, window and door replacement with Fleetwood aluminum, new front yard wall with planter wall and pedestrian gates (Breuer)
- 1340 Oak View Avenue: new rear second-floor balcony, expansion of existing second-floor balcony, 26-square-foot second-floor addition, and rear window/door modifications (Tsang)
- Consent calendar: approval of minutes from April 15, 2026 special meeting
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✓ Decided: Design Review Committee approves several residential and commercial projects
The committee approved design reviews for a new commercial sign on Mission Street, home additions and modifications on Oak View Avenue, and work at Pasqualito Drive. All substantive motions passed with 4-0 votes.
- Approved commercial sign at 2659 Mission Street with width and placement conditions (4-0)
- Approved first story additions and window replacements at 1327 Oak View Avenue with color and material conditions (4-0)
- Approved front addition, window/door replacement, and yard wall at 1545 Pasqualito Drive (4-0)
- Approved second floor balcony and addition at 1340 Oak View Avenue (4-0)
- Approved April 15, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
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Sound test testing DRC sound test 1 2 3. >> Good evening. 2:00 p.m. and I would like to call to order the special meeting of May 20th, 2026. Please join me for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Staff roll call, please. Committee member Chow. Present. Committee member Jones. Present. Committee member Lee. Present. And Vice Chair Torgerson. Present. Let the record reflect that Chair Chang has an excused absence this evening. Thank you. The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting at the following locations: City Hall, the Crowell Public Library, and the Stoneman Building. The agenda is also posted on the city's website. The city welcomes public input. At this time, the public may address the Design Review Committee on items that are not on the agenda. Pursuant to state law, the Design Review Committee may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda. To ensure that everyone, including those joining us remotely, are able to hear all speakers clearly, please speak directly into the microphone. Please note that all comments are limited to 3 minutes and will be timed by city staff. I would now like to ask staff to explain how the public comment will work for those individuals participating through Zoom and phone. For each item on the agenda, there will be time for public comment. The city will accept comments in three ways. First, we will take in-person comments for each item. >> [clears throat] >> Pl …
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
Raymond Cheng, Chair
Suzanne Torgeson, Vice Chair
Ted Lee, Member
Steven Jones, Member
Rick Chou, Member
www.sanmarinoca.gov
(626) 3000700 Phone
San Marino City Hall
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Design
Review Committee with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 1 and 3 Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a
reasonable modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact
the City at (626) 3000700 or at [email protected] 48 hours prior to the meeting
for assistance.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom, however, the
meeting will proceed as normal even if there are technical difficulties with Zoom. The City will
do it’s best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
How to participate in the meeting from home:
Visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Zoom
How to offer public comment from home:
How to offer public comment from home: Public comment will be accepted by email to
[email protected] until 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Written public comment …
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
SAN MARINO DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Torgeson called the special meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the
City Hall Council Chambers, located at 2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91 108.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chair Torgeson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Committee Member Chou, Committee Member Jones,
Committee Member Lee, and Vice Chair Torgeson
ABSENT: Chair Cheng (Excused)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following person(s) provided comment:
- None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
|. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR DESIGN REVIEW CASE NO. DR 25-
40 AT 2659 MISSION STREET FOR A NEW COMMERCIAL SIGN FOR PRAE
SERVARE (CHANG)
Assistant Planner Aubrey Stark-Miller presented the staff report.
The following person(s) provided comment:
- Victor Chang (Applicant)
Committee Member Chou moved, seconded by Committee Member Lee, to approve Design
Review Case No. DR 25-40 at 2659 Mission Street with the added conditions that the
proposed wall sign shall be centered on the window located on the right side of the building
when facing the building, and that the sign shall not exceed 90.53 inches in width, consistent
with the approved plans.
Motion passed 4-0 by the following vote:
AYES: Chou, Jones, Lee, Torgeson
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: | None
ABSENT: — Cheng
2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR DESIGN REVIEW CASE NO. DR 25-
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 20, 2 …
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that the sign shall not exceed 90.53 inches in width, consistent with the approved plans. Motion passed 4-0 by the following vote:
4 yea
Chou yea · Jones yea · Lee yea · Torgeson yea
that the applicant work with staff to select a roofing material color other than the proposed white color and select a softer, warmer toned color; and that all windows shall be clear and not frosted…
4 yea
Chou yea · Jones yea · Lee yea · Torgeson yea
to approve Design Review Case Nos. DR 24-88, DR 24-102, and DR 24-103 at 1545 Pasqualito Drive. Motion passed 4-0 by the following vote:
4 yea
Chou yea · Jones yea · Lee yea · Torgeson yea
to approve Design Review Case Nos. DR 25-78 and DR 25-91 at 1340 Oak View Avenue. Motion passed 4-0 by the following vote:
4 yea
Chou yea · Jones yea · Lee yea · Torgeson yea
to approve the minutes of the special meeting of April 15, 2026. Motion passed 4-0 by the following vote:
4 yea
Chou yea · Jones yea · Lee yea · Torgeson yea
Wed May 20, 2026 · 06:00 PM
CANCELED: Regular Design Review Committee Meeting
Mon May 18, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Public Safety Commission Meeting
Commission reviews General Plan Safety Element and Winston Avenue traffic improvements
The Public Safety Commission will meet on May 18, 2026, to review the General Plan Safety Element and a traffic evaluation for Winston Avenue. Staff recommends the commission advise the City Council to adopt the safety element and begin implementing traffic improvements on Winston Avenue. The meeting will also cover routine monthly reports from the Police, Fire, and Parks departments, plus approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Recommendation to City Council to adopt the General Plan Safety Element
- Review of traffic speeds and cut-through traffic on Winston Avenue (Huntington Drive to Robles Avenue)
- Recommendation to implement HCI traffic improvements and a multiway stop at Winston Avenue and Cumberland Road
- Approval of April 20, 2026 meeting minutes
- Monthly reports from Police, Fire, and Parks departments
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recording in progress. No, it just hooked in for me. Is it? Maybe it's on. So it didn't automatically I know it I can find the email. >> Oh, it's good. Okay. >> Yeah, that makes sense. I found it easier with printing it out, especially when it's Good evening, Chief. How are you? There's a nice ceremony on Wednesday. >> Very nice. Of course. Make it. >> Talk about people in trunks. Okay. and I know code enforcement is under a different kind of umbrella, but if we had like a code or maybe once a year or something went walking with my friend last last lot of maintenance problems. You stand in big modern house there. The Buff and Henman one. It's just really surprising. One of the nicest properties in town or place you guys replaced the uh out street light in like a day. Super impressed. There she Saw the paramedics. Good by the steps the other day. >> Super purple. >> It is very purple >> color not found in nature. >> Is it great? Is it great? >> He's like, >> "Oh, he's like Feffer's all fired up." I know. Where's >> Oh, where is it? >> It's more field. >> Okay, >> we can go really, really, really fast. >> We can talk fast. >> It is on game, but I'm not gonna >> I know. I'm not going to watch him for that. >> That would be really rude. I know. >> Exactly. >> I know. I'm looking at >> Yeah, exactly. Exactly. Cast it over there. We don't need to see ourselves. >> No, we don't. I know. It's like, yeah, let's put it up on the screen, right? necessary. >> Are you >> My oldest one I d …
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION AGENDA
Jeff Boozell, Chair
Eliot Hodges, Vice Chair
Brian Davis, Commissioner
Elizabeth Feffer, Commissioner
Charles Martinson, Commissioner
www. SanMarinoCA.gov
(626) 3000700 Phone
(626) 3000709 Fax
City Hall Council Chamber
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
MEETING OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Public
Safety Commission with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 3 Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires
modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the City at
(626) 3000735 or at [email protected] 48 hours prior to the meeting.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom, however, the
meeting will proceed as normal even if there are technical difficulties with Zoom. The City will
do it’s best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
How to view or listen to the meeting from home:
Visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Zoom
How to offer public comment from home:
Public comment will be accepted by email to [email protected] until 3:00 p.m. the
day of the meeting. Written public comment received by 3:00 p.m. will be dist …
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Wed May 13, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to set sewer charges, consider fire station repairs, accept grants
The San Marino City Council will hold a public hearing on Resolution R-26-09 to establish sewer service charge amounts and authorize collection on the Los Angeles County property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The Council will also receive a report on emergency repairs at Fire Station 91 and consider extending emergency procurement authority. Consent items include accepting a $365,000 CAL-OES grant for police 911 equipment upgrades and authorizing purchase of cardiac monitors and ambulance cot using Measure B grant funds.
- Public hearing on Resolution R-26-09 setting sewer service charges for FY 2026-27 and collection via property tax roll
- Report on emergency repairs at Fire Station 91 and request to extend emergency procurement
- Accept $365,000 California Office of Emergency Services grant for police department 911 equipment upgrades
- Authorize $156,656.13 for Zoll X-Series Cardiac Monitors and AutoPulse NXT, and $45,843.95 for Stryker Power Pro 2 Ambulance Cot using Measure B grant
- Receive and file monthly disbursements report for April 2026
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✓ Decided: Council approves sewer service charges and emergency fire station repairs
The City Council approved Resolution R-26-09 to collect sewer service charges on the property tax roll for fiscal year 2026-27. They also extended emergency procurement actions to facilitate repairs at Fire Station 91. Additionally, the council accepted grant funds for police equipment and fire department medical devices.
- Approved Resolution R-26-09 for sewer service charge collection (5-0)
- Extended emergency procurement for Fire Station 91 repairs (5-0)
- Accepted $365,000 in Cal OES 911 funds for police equipment (5-0)
- Authorized Measure B grant funds for fire department medical equipment (5-0)
- Received and filed April 2026 Monthly Disbursements Report (5-0)
- Approved minutes from April 2026 meetings (5-0)
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I'm Song Li, but I'll be uh leading today's meeting on behalf of our mayor. So, I would like to call the order of the meeting notice for today. And please join me for the pledge of allegiance. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Roll call, please. >> Councilmember Cheng? >> Here. >> Councilmember Chow? >> Councilmember Shipper Romi? Vice Mayor Low? >> Present. >> Mayor Chow? >> The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting at the following locations: City Hall, the Coral Public Library, and the Stoneman Building. The agenda is also posted on uh city's website. The city welcomes public input. At this time, the public uh may address the city council on items that are not on the agenda. Pursuant to state law, the city council may not discuss or take action on issues that are not that are not on the meeting agenda. To ensure that everyone, including those joining us remotely, are able to hear all speakers clearly, please speak directly into the microphone. Please note that all comments are limited to 3 minutes and will be limited by our city staff. I would like now uh to ask City's Clerk Walker to explain how public comments will work. >> Thank you. For each item on the agenda, there will be time for public comment. We accept comments in three ways. First, we'll take in-person comments for each item. Please fill out speaker card an …
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AGENDA – MAY 13, 2026 PAGE 1 of 5
CITY OF SAN MARINO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tony Chou, Mayor
Calvin Lo, Vice Mayor
Hunter Chang, Council Member
John Chou, Council Member
Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Council Member
Philippe Eskandar, City Manager
www.SanMarinoCA.gov
(626) 300-0700 Phone
City Hall Council Chamber
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SAN MARINO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
AND
BUSINESS CENTER OF CROWNE PLAZA PALO ALTO
4290 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94306
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Council
with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Typically,
adjourned meetings are held on the last Friday of every month at 8:30 a.m.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who
requires a reasonable modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting
should contact the City Clerk via email at [email protected] or by phone at (626)
300-0705 48 hours prior to the meeting for assistance.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom, however, the
me
eting will proceed as normal even if there are technical difficulties with Zoom. The City
will do it’s best to resolve any technical issues as quickly a …
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Wed May 13, 2026 · 04:30 PM
City Council Special Meeting
Council to discuss labor negotiations and potential litigation in closed session
This special meeting consists solely of closed session discussions on labor negotiations with employee associations and two matters of anticipated litigation. No public decisions or open session action items are scheduled.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for San Marino Police Officers' Association, Firefighters' Association, City Employees' Association, and unrepresented employees
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding two matters of significant exposure to litigation
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✓ Decided: Closed session yields no reportable action
The City Council held a special meeting on May 13, 2026, recessing immediately into closed session to discuss labor negotiations with four employee organizations and anticipated litigation. Reconvening in open session, the council reported no reportable action on either item, and the meeting was adjourned without any substantive public decisions.
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AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING – MAY 13, 2026 PAGE 1 of 2
CITY OF SAN MARINO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tony Chou, Mayor
Calvin Lo, Vice Mayor
Hunter Chang, Council Member
John Chou, Council Member
Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Council Member
Philippe Eskandar, City Manager
www.SanMarinoCA.gov
(626) 300-0700 Phone
City Hall Council Chamber
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
SAN MARINO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026 AT 4:30 PM
CITY HALL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
AND
BUSINESS CENTER OF CROWNE PLAZA PALO ALTO
4290 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94306
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Council
with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Typically,
adjourned meetings are held on the last Friday of every month at 8:30 a.m.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who
requires a reasonable modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting
should contact the City Clerk via email at [email protected] or by phone at (626)
300-0705 48 hours prior to the meeting for assistance.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Council Member Chang, Council Member Chou, Council Member Shepherd Romey , Vice
Mayor Lo, and Mayor Chou
AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING – APRIL 08, 2026 …
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Recreation Commission
Wed May 6, 2026 · 06:00 PM
CANCELED: Design Review Committee Meeting
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Special Library Board of Trustees
Library Board to hear Summer Reading Club preview, approve minutes
The San Marino Library Board of Trustees holds a special meeting with routine business. They will vote on approving minutes from the April 20 special meeting and receive reports from the director, library manager, and liaisons. A preview of the Summer Reading Club will be presented for information.
- Approval of minutes from the April 20, 2026 special meeting
- Receive and file the Director and Library Manager's Report
- Preview of the Summer Reading Club
- Reports from Crain Art Gallery, Friends of the Crowell Public Library, and San Marino Public Library Foundation liaisons
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✓ Decided: Library Board of Trustees approves April 20 special meeting minutes
The Board approved the minutes from the April 20, 2026, special meeting. No other substantive decisions were made during the session.
- Approved minutes of the April 20, 2026 special meeting (4-0)
📹 From the video
Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
recording. Recording stopped. Muslim. My Best. Recording in progress. >> Thank you. I'd like to call to order the meeting noticed for today. Could everyone please stand and join me for the pledge of allegiance? I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> May we please have the roll call. Alternate Nicholls, Alternate Peek, Trusty Chen, Trustee Wall, Trusty Woo, Vice Chair Milky Nixon, Chair Domer. >> Here. Thank you. The special meeting agenda is posted 24 hours prior to each meeting at the following locations. City Hall, the Croll Public Library, and the Stoneman Building. The agenda is also posted on the city's website. The city welcomes public input. At this time, the public may address the library board of trustees uh on items that are not on the agenda. Pursuant to state law, the library board of trustees may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda. To ensure that everyone, including those joining us remotely, are able to hear all speakers clearly, please speak directly into a microphone. I would now like to ask management analyst Shaganaga to explain how public comment will work. >> Thank you. For each item on the agenda, there will be time for public comment. We will accept comments in three ways. First, we will take inerson comments for each item. Please fill out a speaker card and turn it into me. If you wish to spe …
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📄 From the agenda
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CITY OF SAN MARINO
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
Steve Domier, Chair
Diana Milkie Nixon, Vice Chair
Genevieve Chien, Trustee
Vivi Wahl, Trustee
Sandy Wu, Trustee
www.SanMarinoCA.gov
(626) 3000777 Phone
Crowell Public Library
1890 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MONDAY, MAY 04, 2026 AT 8:00 AM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Library
Board of Trustees with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 4 Monday of every month at 8:00 a.m.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a
reasonable modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact
the Community Services Department at (626) 3000791 or at [email protected]
48 hours prior to the meeting for assistance.
The public is welcome to attend the meeting in person or remotely via Zoom, however, the
meeting will proceed as normal even if there are technical difficulties with Zoom. The City will
do its best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.
How to view or listen to the meeting from home:
Visit www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Zoom.
How to offer public comment from home:
1. Public comment will be accepted by email to [email protected] until 7:00
a.m. the day of the meeting. Written public comment rece …
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📄 From the minutes
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE SAN MARINO LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026 AT 8:00 A.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Domier called the special meeting to order at 8:01 a.m. in the City Hall
Council Chambers, located at 2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, California 91108.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Domier led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Alternate Nichols, Alternate Peck, Trustee Chien, Trustee Wu ,
Vice Chair Milkie Nixon, Chair Domier
ABSENT: Trustee Wahl
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following person(s) provided comment:
- None
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORTS
1. CHAIR REPORT
Chair Domier gave a report.
2. TRUSTEE REPORTS
No reports were given at this time.
3. CRAIN ART GALLERY LIAISON REPORT
No report was given at this time.
4. FRIENDS OF THE CROWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY LIAISON REPORT
Trustee Wu gave a report.
5. SAN MARINO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION LIAISON REPORT
No report was given at this time.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES
MAY 4, 2026
NEW BUSINESS
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following person(s) provided comment:
- None
SPECIAL MEETING
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Vice Chair Milkie Nixon moved, seconded by Trustee Wu, to approve the minutes of the special
meeting of April 20, 2026.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Trustee Chien, Trustee Wu, Vice Chair Milkie Nixon, Chair Dornier
None
None
Trustee Wahl
7. DIRECTOR AND LIBRARY MANAGER REPORT …
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Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 08:00 AM
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Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2019)
Business establishments304,988 (3,987,736 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,625/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy34.3% (low numeracy 43% · 2017)
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5,557
Recorded votes
$40.1M
Annual budget
208
Employees on payroll
77
Permitted housing units
The money — in
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Revenue$40.1M
Spending$37.6M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
The money — out
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208 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.
Outcomes — economic mobility
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