San Marino meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

San Marino agendas take up $337,011 fund commitment, speed limits and Fire Station 91 procurement; minutes not yet posted

San Marino's City Council and Design Review Committee both met in the past two weeks, but as of October 19 minutes for those meetings had not been published. The summaries below describe what appeared on the posted agendas. They do not record what was decided, and no vote tallies are available.

City Council: fund commitment, parade fees, fire station

The largest dollar item on the council's October 14 regular meeting agenda was Resolution No. R-26-32, which would commit $337,011 in the Donations Fund balance as of June 30, 2026.

The same agenda listed a proposed waiver of $8,030.22 in special event permit costs for the San Marino High School Homecoming Parade, and a request to extend emergency procurement for the restoration of Fire Station 91.

Two other items were scheduled: Resolution No. R-26-34, to apply for the CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant Program, and Resolution No. R-26-35, which would establish, retain, modify, or reduce speed limits on certain city streets based on a survey by Hartzog & Crabill, Inc.

Closed session on anticipated litigation

The council also held a special meeting on October 14 for a closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. The agenda described it as one matter of significant exposure to litigation against the City. The agenda summary did not identify the matter or provide further detail.

Design Review Committee: solar panels and a porch

At its October 7 regular meeting, the Design Review Committee scheduled two public hearings.

Staff recommended denying Design Review Case No. DR 26-50, solar panels — CertainTeed Landmark TL Solaris in Solaris Country Gray — at 1730 Oak Grove Avenue (Hwang).

Staff recommended approving 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 project would be found exempt from CEQA under Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities).

The consent calendar listed approval of minutes from the committee's September 16, 2026 meeting. Public comment was accepted by email to [email protected] until 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, or in person or by Zoom.

Coming up

The Design Review Committee meets again on October 21 for public hearings on three residential requests, with staff recommending approval for all three:

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

Agendas list items for discussion and possible action; they do not indicate an outcome. Residents can check the city's posted agendas and, once published, the minutes for the October 7 and October 14 meetings for the official record of any action taken.

San Marino commissions convened in late July; outcomes pending as minutes not yet published

Three San Marino advisory bodies met in late July, but residents will need to wait for published minutes to learn what was decided. Agendas for the Public Safety Commission, Planning Commission, and Library Board of Trustees are available, but minutes had not been posted as of this roundup.

Public Safety Commission — July 20

The Public Safety Commission was scheduled to reorganize its leadership by selecting a chair and vice chair. Staff recommended the commission receive and file several reports:

• San Marino Community Alert System report
• Parks and Public Works Department monthly report
• Police Department monthly report
• Fire Department monthly report

Minutes were not yet published, so it is not confirmed whether the leadership selections or the receive-and-file actions were completed as proposed.

Planning Commission — July 22

The Planning Commission agenda included two items with potential property impacts:

• A public hearing on 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 agenda indicates the resolution would deny the variance, conditional use permit, and design review if adopted. Because minutes are not yet available, the final vote tally and any modifications are not confirmed.

Library Board of Trustees — July 27

The Library Board of Trustees was scheduled to select a new chair and vice chair and to review three updated policies for the Library Division:

• Posting Policy
• Borrower/User Policy
• Reference Policy

The board was also scheduled to approve minutes from its May 4, 2026 special meeting. Minutes from the July 27 meeting were not yet published.

Coming up

• **Design Review Committee — Wednesday, Aug. 5:** Public hearings on two residential cases. Case DR 25-42 covers replacement of a motorized driveway gate and front yard fence at 683 Winston Avenue. Case DR 26-09 covers exterior alterations and window replacements at 543 South Berkeley Avenue. The committee will also review minutes from its July 15, 2026 meeting.

Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July meetings should watch for posted minutes on the city's official meeting portal.

San Marino City Council Agendized Utility Tax Renewal Vote; Planning Commission to Hear Tree Removal Appeal

The San Marino City Council's July 8 regular meeting featured the most consequential items of the past two weeks, including a proposed ballot measure to renew the city's 6% Utility Users Tax and a $38,500 contract amendment for the Stoneman Housing Development project. Minutes from all recent meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes of agendized votes are not yet confirmed.

City Council — July 8

The council's agenda included several significant items:

• **Utility Users Tax renewal:** The council was scheduled to consider placing a measure on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot to renew the city's existing 6% Utility Users Tax under Ordinance O-26-1427.
• **June 2 election certification:** The council was set to certify results of the June 2, 2026 special municipal election, including voter approval of a local transaction and use tax (Ordinance O-26-1426), and authorize related agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
• **Stoneman Housing contract amendment:** The agenda included approval of Amendment No. 2 with Mobius Planning, LLC for the Stoneman Housing Development project, increasing the contract by $38,500 and extending it through July 12, 2029.
• **Fire Station 91:** The council was to receive a report on emergency repairs at Fire Station 91 and consider extending emergency procurement authority.
• **Street light banners:** A request from the San Marino City Club Charitable Fund to install street light pole banners from September 15 to October 15, 2026, with a fee waiver, was on the agenda.

Because minutes have not been published, the results of these votes are not yet available in the public record.

Recreation Commission — July 13

The Recreation Commission met at City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda included approval of minutes from an April 21, 2026 special meeting, receipt of the Director and Recreation Manager Report, and a ceremonial selection of a Chair and Vice Chair. Public comment was accepted via email until 3:00 p.m. Minutes are not yet published.

Design Review Committee — July 15

The Design Review Committee had two meetings agendized on July 15. The regular meeting included reviews of:

• A new commercial sign at 2050 Huntington Drive (Summa Cum Laude School)
• Cedarlite roofing material installation at 2495 Coniston Place
• A new commercial sign at 2060 Huntington Drive #10
• A one-year time extension for projects at 1767 Virginia Road
• Time extension requests for 1395 Bedford Road and 2195 Roanoke Road

A separate committee meeting listed on the same date included a consent calendar item to approve minutes from a January 18, 2023 regular meeting, a Director's report, and distribution of written communications. Minutes for both meetings are not yet published.

Coming Up

• **Public Safety Commission — Monday, July 20:** The commission will reorganize leadership by selecting a chair and vice chair. Staff will recommend receiving and filing the San Marino Community Alert System report, along with monthly reports from the Parks and Public Works, Police, and Fire departments.
• **Planning Commission — Wednesday, July 22:** The commission will hold a public hearing on Tree Removal Permit Case No. TRP 26-237 at 2520 South Oak Knoll Avenue, regarding three lemon scented gum trees. The commission will also consider 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.