San Marino public meetings in 2023
7 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Safety Commission
The Commission will review a report regarding contract awards to CWS Systems, Inc. and Z&K Consultants for the Lift Station Improvement Project. The meeting also includes receiving monthly reports from the Police, Fire, and Parks and Public Works departments.
- Contract awards for the Lift Station Improvement Project
- Police Department Monthly Report
- Fire Department Monthly Report
- December 2023 Parks and Public Works Department Report
City Council Regular Meeting
The San Marino City Council will consider CDBG funding for senior outreach and ADA sidewalk replacements, approve several emergency equipment contracts, and take a second reading on an ordinance establishing development standards for multi-family residential projects in the Historical and Cultural Zone. These actions determine local infrastructure upgrades, fire and police resource allocations, and future construction guidelines for residents.
- Ordinance O-23-1409 (Second Reading): Adds development and objective design standards for multi-family residential projects in the Historical and Cultural Zone.
- Resolution R-23-31: Public hearing on FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant funds for senior outreach and ADA compliant sidewalk replacement.
- Fire department equipment: Purchase of 3M Scott self-contained breathing apparatus ($224,238.28) and Stallion Air Centaur fill station ($82,686.39).
- Police vehicle purchase from National Auto Fleet for $64,810.58.
- Irrigation controllers for Lacy Park: Procurement and installation for $43,595.
City Council Special Meeting
The San Marino City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct closed sessions. These sessions include discussions with labor negotiators representing police, fire, and city employee associations. The Council will also meet with legal counsel regarding two matters of anticipated litigation.
- Conference with labor negotiators for police, fire, and city employee associations
- Discussion with legal counsel regarding two matters of anticipated litigation
Regular Design Review Committee Meeting
The Design Review Committee will hold public hearings on six different property projects. These include home additions, window replacements, and a new rear yard wall. Staff has recommended approval for all presented items.
- 925 square-foot addition at 1255 Lorain Road
- 635 square-foot addition at 1545 Kensington Road
- Window replacements at 1835 Palmas Drive
- Plan modifications at 3365 Monterey Road
- Window and door replacements at 1785 West Drive
Special Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit and design review for the property at 2265 Huntington Drive. The commission will also review minutes from the November 21, 2023, special meeting.
- Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 23-04 and Design Review Case No. DR 23-96 at 2265 Huntington Drive
- Approval of minutes from the November 21, 2023, special meeting
- Adoption of Resolution No. PCR 23-17
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission selected topics for a joint meeting with the City Council on September 29. The commission also approved previous meeting minutes and reorganized its leadership.
- Approved minutes of the June 12, 2023 special meeting (5-0)
- Selected 3-year Recreation needs assessment, program plan, Stoneman property, Lacy Park master plan, new programming, and City-owned recreation facilities as joint meeting topics (5-0)
- Nominated Eddie Yen for Chairperson (5-0)
- Nominated Cori Solan for Vice Chairperson (5-0)
Regular Design Review Committee Meeting
The Committee approved new commercial signage for Wells Fargo and SM Court LLC, as well as residential modifications for impervious coverage and window removal. One commercial signage request was denied, and a roof replacement case was continued.
- Continued Design Review Case No. DR 23-44 (roof replacement at 2405 Ridgeway Road) to a date uncertain (5-0-1)
- Denied Design Review Case No. DR 22-32 (commercial signage at 2285 Huntington Drive) without prejudice (5-0-1)
- Approved Design Review Case No. DR 23-21 (wall sign at 2395 Huntington Drive) (5-0-1)
- Approved Design Review Case No. DR 23-25 (impervious coverage at 2131 S. Oak Knoll Avenue) with conditions (5-0-0)
- Approved Design Review Case No. DR 23-62 (removal of three leaded glass windows at 3365 Monterey Road) with conditions (4-1-0)
- Approved Design Review Case No. DR 23-65 (wall sign at 2134 Huntington Drive) with conditions (5-0-0)
- Approved minutes of the August 16, 2023 regular meeting (5-0-0)