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CITY OF SAN MARINO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Steven W. Huang, DDS, Mayor
Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Vice Mayor
Tony Chou, Council Member
Calvin Lo, Council Member
Steve Talt, 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, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
AND
NO. 56, PINGDING RD., UNIT 56-7, 11TH FLOOR
TAMSUI DISTRICT, NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN 251
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Council Member Chou, Council Member Lo, Council Member Talt, Vice Mayor Shepherd Romey, and Mayor Huang
POSTING OF AGENDA
The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting at the following locations: City Hall, 2200 Huntington Drive, the Crowell Public Library, 1890 Huntington Drive, and the Stoneman Building, 1560 Pasqualito Drive. The agenda is also posted on the City’s website:
http://www.SanMarinoCA.gov.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The City welcomes public input. Members of the public may address the City Council by completing a public comment card and giving it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. At this time, the public 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 not on the meeting agenda (Government Code Section 54954.2). The Mayor reserves the right to place limits on duration of comments. Staff may be asked to follow up on such items.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
This is an opportunity for the City Manager to inform the City Council and the public of any upcoming events or matters of interest to the community.
PRESENTATION
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK SEPTEMBER 8-14, 2024
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN EXTENSION TO AN URGENCY
INTERIM ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE
INSTALLATION OF ARTIFICIAL TURF AND SYNTHETIC GRASS
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CODE SECTION 65858 AND FIRST
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. O-24-1413 AMENDING MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTIONS 14.18.07 (MAINTENANCE) AND 23.16.03
(DEFINITIONS) AND ADDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 23.16.24 (PROHIBITION ON ARTIFICIAL TURF AND GRASS) TO PROHIBIT
ARTIFICIAL TURF AND SYNTHETIC GRASS IN THE CITY
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council conduct a public hearing and then adopt Urgency Ordinance No. O-23-1414-U, by a four-fifths vote, extending the existing moratorium and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. O-24-1413 inclusive of the Planning Commission recommended changes. If the City Council agrees, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. O-24-1414-U, an Urgency Interim Ordinance of the City Council of San Marino Extending the Term of Ordinance No. O23-1410-U, Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on the Installation of Artificial Turf and Synthetic Grass in the City of San Marino and I move to waive full reading and introduce by title only Ordinance No. O-24-1413, an Ordinance of the San Marino City Council amending Municipal Code Sections 14.18.07 and 23.16.03 and adding Municipal Code Section 23.16.24 to prohibit the installation of artificial turf and synthetic grass in the City.”
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. APPROVAL TO PROCURE AND INSTALL IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS
AND OUTPUT BOARDS FOR CITY-OWNED CENTER MEDIANS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $63,693.13
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the procurement and installation of new Toro smart irrigation controllers, output boards and appurtenant devices from Imperial Sprinkler Supply in the amount of $63,693.13. “I move to approve the procurement and installation of new Toro smart irrigation controllers, output boards and appurtenant devices for the City’s landscaped center medians from Imperial Sprinkler Supply in the amount of $63,693.13.”
3. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLE OUTFITTING FROM 10- 8 RETROFIT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,397.72
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Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the purchase of police vehicle outfitting from 10-8 Retrofit, Inc. in the amount of $36,397.72. “I move to approve the purchase of police vehicle outfitting from 10-8 Retrofit, Inc. in the amount of $36,397.72.”
4. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R-24-25 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR TRANSFER OF
MEASURE W, SAFE CLEAN WATER (SCW) PROGRAM FUNDS
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. R-24- 25 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Transfer Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for Transfer of Safe Clean Water (SCW) Funds. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to approve Resolution No. R-24-25 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Transfer Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for Transfer of Safe Clean Water (SCW) Funds.”
5. CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2024 Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council receive and file this report. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to receive and file the Cash and Investment Report for the Month of June 2024.”
6. CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2024 Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council receive and file this report. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to receive and file the Cash and Investment Report for the Month of July 2024.”
7. RECEIVE AND FILE MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS REPORT FOR JULY 2024
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council receive and file the Monthly Disbursements Report for the month of July 2024. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to receive and file the Monthly Disbursements Report for the month of July 2024.”
8. RECEIVE AND FILE MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS REPORT FOR AUGUST 2024
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Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council receive and file the Monthly Disbursements Report for the month of August 2024. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to receive and file the Monthly Disbursements Report for the month of August 2024.”
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council approve the July 2024 minutes. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to approve the minutes of the special meeting of July 10, 2024, the regular meeting of July 10, 2024, and the adjourned regular meeting of July 26, 2024.”
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OR PUBLIC WRITINGS DISTRIBUTION
This is an opportunity to announce any written communications pertaining to the City received by members of the City Council. All public writings distributed by the City of San Marino to at least a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available at the Public Counter at City Hall located at 2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, California 91108, and will also be included in the public agenda packet that will available for review at the City Council meeting.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
Posted: 9/5/2024 ALISON WALKER
CITY CLERK