San Marino, CA

Regular Design Review Committee Meeting

The Design Review Committee will hold public hearings to decide on three residential design requests. Staff recommends approval for all three projects, including two home additions and one roofing material change.

• DR 25-87: 185 sq ft first story addition and 63 sq ft front porch extension at 1016 Roxbury Road
• DR 26-43: Installation of midnight color fiberglass shingle roofing at 2325 Longden Drive
• DR 24-78: Rear one-story 477-square-foot addition at 2788 Cumberland Road

Regular Meeting

The San Marino City Council will discuss adopting an updated Engineering and Traffic Survey for Speed Limits to modify speed limits on certain streets. The body is also considering several financial authorizations and emergency repairs for Fire Station 91.

• Resolution No. R-26-35 to establish, retain, modify, or reduce speed limits based on a survey by Hartzog & Crabill, Inc.
• Proposed waiver of $8,030.22 in special event permit costs for the San Marino High School Homecoming Parade
• Resolution No. R-26-32 to commit $337,011 in the Donations Fund balance as of June 30, 2026
• Resolution No. R-26-34 to apply for the CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant Program
• Request to extend emergency procurement for the restoration of Fire Station 91

Special Meeting

The San Marino City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss one matter of significant exposure to litigation against the City. The discussion will take place in a closed session with legal counsel.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation

Regular Design Review Committee Meeting

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

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

Library Board of Trustees

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

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

Adjourned Regular Meeting

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

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

The City Council approved the demolition and construction of a new residence at 535 Old Mill Road following a split vote. Additionally, the Council denied an appeal regarding a residential project at 1469 Bradbury Road, upholding the Planning Commission's previous denial. The Council also authorized various administrative and emergency repair items.

• Approved $45,000 purchase order for paramedic supplies (5-0)
• Waived special event fees for high school alumni gathering (5-0)
• Approved amendment to City Manager employment agreement (5-0)
• Extended emergency procurement for Fire Station 91 repairs (5-0)
• Approved residential project at 535 Old Mill Road (3-2)
• Denied appeal for residential project at 1469 Bradbury Road (3-2)

Regular Planning Commission Meeting

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

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

Public Safety Commission

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

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

Regular Design Review Committee Meeting

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

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

Recreation Commission Meeting

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

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

City Council Special Meeting

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

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

The City Council met in closed session to discuss the City Manager's performance evaluation, labor negotiations, and pending litigation. No reportable actions were taken during the meeting.

• Discussed City Manager performance evaluation (no action)
• Discussed labor negotiations with police, fire, and employee associations (no action)
• Discussed pending litigation: Craig Scott Muhlrad v. City of San Marino (no action)
• Discussed one matter of anticipated litigation (no action)

Regular Meeting

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

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

The City Council approved multiple service agreements, equipment purchases, and budget adjustments, including a $135,330 contract for Lacy Park office renovations. Council members also modified the Fall 2026 Public Tree Removal list by voting to retain several trees for monitoring and pruning rather than removal. Additionally, the Council extended emergency procurement authority for Fire Station 91 repairs.

• Approved $200,000 contract for catch basin debris capture devices
• Approved $174,274.89 purchase of a John Deere backhoe
• Approved $135,330 architectural contract for Lacy Park office renovations
• Adopted Resolution R-26-30 updating the city's Conflict of Interest Code
• Approved $140,078.23 grant agreement for police funding
• Extended emergency procurement authority for Fire Station 91 repairs
• Removed 9 trees from the Fall 2026 removal list for monitoring (3-2)
• Denied motion to remove tree at 1101 Lorain Road (2-2, 1 recusal)

TEST - RC 9/8

TEST

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

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

CANCELED: Regular Design Review Committee Meeting

Test RC 9/1

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

Regular Planning Commission Meeting

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

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

Regular Design Review Committee Meeting

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

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

TEST DRC

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

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

Regular Design Review Committee Meeting

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

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

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

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

CANCELED: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting

Library Board of Trustees

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

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

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

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

Regular Planning Commission Meeting

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

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

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

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

Public Safety Commission Meeting

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

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

Regular Design Review Committee Meeting

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

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

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

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

TEST DRC

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

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

Recreation Commission

La Comisión de Recreación de San Marino se reunirá para aprobar las actas de una reunión especial anterior y recibir un informe del Director y el Gerente de Recreación. El organismo también llevará a cabo una votación ceremonial para seleccionar un Presidente y un Vicepresidente para la comisión.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión especial del 21 de abril de 2026
• Recibir y archivar el Informe del Director y del Gerente de Recreación
• Selección ceremonial de Presidente y Vicepresidente
• Comentarios públicos vía correo electrónico hasta las 3:00 p.m.
• Reunión celebrada en la Sala del Consejo del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Council Chambers)

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

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

City Council Regular Meeting

El Concejo Municipal de San Marino considerará la inclusión de una medida en la elección general del 3 de noviembre de 2026 para renovar el Impuesto sobre los Usuarios de Servicios Públicos del 6% existente en la ciudad (Ordenanza O-26-1427). El concejo también certificará los resultados de la elección municipal especial del 2 de junio de 2026, que incluyen la aprobación de los votantes de un nuevo impuesto local sobre transacciones y uso (Ordenanza O-26-1426), y autorizará los acuerdos relacionados con el California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Otros puntos incluyen una solicitud para instalar pancartas en los postes de alumbrado público y eximir el pago de tarifas, así como varios artículos del calendario de consentimiento para contratos y enmiendas.

• Certificar los resultados de la elección del 2 de junio de 2026, incluida la aprobación de los votantes de la Ordenanza O-26-1426 (impuesto local sobre transacciones y uso)
• Adoptar la resolución para renovar el Impuesto sobre los Usuarios de Servicios Públicos del 6% mediante una medida en la boleta de noviembre de 2026
• Considerar la solicitud del San Marino City Club Charitable Fund para instalar pancartas en los postes de alumbrado público del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre de 2026 y eximir el pago de tarifas
• Aprobar la Enmienda No. 2 con Mobius Planning, LLC para el proyecto Stoneman Housing Development, incrementando el contrato en $38,500 y extendiéndolo hasta el 12 de julio de 2029
• Recibir el informe sobre las reparaciones de emergencia en la Fire Station 91 y extender la autoridad de adquisición de emergencia

CANCELED: Regular Design Review Committee Meeting

City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para considerar la adopción de un Elemento de Seguridad del Plan General actualizado. También votarán sobre un Memorando de Entendimiento con the Huntington por contribuciones anuales de $500,000 y aceptarán una donación de $125,000. La agenda incluye múltiples aprobaciones de contratos, como un acuerdo de servicios de control de animales por cinco años con Pasadena Humane Society por $553,680 y enmiendas para el Lift Station Improvement Project. Adicionalmente, recibirán un informe sobre reparaciones de emergencia en la Fire Station 91 y considerarán la extensión de la adquisición de emergencia.

• Audiencia pública para adoptar la Resolución R-26-23 que actualiza el Elemento de Seguridad del Plan General
• MOU con the Huntington Library por contribuciones anuales de $500,000 durante tres años y aceptación de una donación de $125,000
• Contrato de servicios de cuidado y control de animales por cinco años con Pasadena Humane Society por $553,680
• Enmiendas al Lift Station Improvement Project: aumento de $10,000 para ingeniería de Dudek, aumento de contingencia de $127,600 y una apropiación adicional de $145,231.60
• Informe sobre reparaciones de emergencia en la Fire Station 91 y solicitud para extender la adquisición de emergencia