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CITY OF SAN MARINO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Mayor
Tony Chou, Vice Mayor
Hunter Chang, Council Member
John Chou, Council Member
Calvin Lo, 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, FEBRUARY 12, 2025 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Council Member Chang, Council Member Chou, Council Member Lo, Vice Mayor Chou, and Mayor Shepherd Romey
POSTING OF AGENDA
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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.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION R-25-06, EXTENDING THE
DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY, RATIFYING THE CITY
MANAGER’S ADOPTION OF CERTAIN INTERIM RULES, AND
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING THE COLLECTION OF THE LACY PARK
WEEKEND NON-RESIDENT ADMISSION FEE
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Council take the following action:
Approve the continuation of the state of local emergency for San Marino Approve the confirmation of Emergency Rules detailed in the Discussion section of this report
Approve the temporary suspension of the Lacy Park Non-Resident Entrance Fee If Council concurs with Staff’s recommendation, the appropriate motion would be:
“I move to adopt Resolution No. R-25-06 to (1) approve the continuation of the declaration of the state of local emergency for San Marino, (2) approve the confirmation of Emergency Rules, and (3) approve the temporary suspension of the Lacy Park Non-Resident Entrance Fee.”
NEW BUSINESS
2. FY 2025-26 BUDGET PROCESS OVERVIEW AND PRIORITY INITIATIVE
DISCUSSION
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council engage in a discussion to identify potential Priority Initiatives for FY 2025-26.
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION R-25-04 AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF PROPOSITION 68 PER CAPITA GRANT FUNDS TO THE CITY OF
ALHAMBRA
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. R-25-04 authorizing the transfer of $186,097 of the City’s Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Funds under the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 to the City of Alhambra. If the Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, the appropriate motion would be:
“I move to approve Resolution No. R-25-04 authorizing the transfer of $186,097 of the City’s Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Funds under the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 to the City of Alhambra.”
4. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO EMS QI
PARTNERS, LLC FOR NURSE EDUCATOR SERVICES
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council award a Professional Services Agreement with EMS QI Partners, LLC to provide Nurse Educator and Quality Improvement services for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $99,267.
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Further, staff recommends the Council delegate the City Manager the authority to award two optional one-year Professional Service Agreements subject to satisfactory performance and Council allocation in the annual budget. If Council agrees with Staff’s recommendation a motion would be:
“I move to (1) authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with EMS QI Partners, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $99,267; and (2) delegate the City Manager the authority to award two optional one-year Professional Service agreements, not to exceed $39,917 and $43,909, subject to satisfactory performance and Council allocation in the annual budget.”
5. ADOPT THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (6TH CYCLE) OF THE SAN MARINO GENERAL PLAN AND UPDATE THE CITY’S OFFICIAL GENERAL LAND USE MAP AS ADOPTED ON NOVEMBER 13, 2024.
Recommendation: Based upon the request from HCD, Staff recommends that the Council approve Resolution R-25-05. If Council agrees with Staff’s recommendation a motion would be:
“I move to approve Resolution No. R-25-05, a resolution of the San Marino City Council adopting both the General Plan Land Use map and the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element updates consistent with the statutory requirements of the California Housing Element Law that were previously adopted by the City Council on November 13, 2024.”
6. APPROVAL OF $18,995 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT MATERIAL & SUPPLIES DONATIONS FUND ACCOUNT
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council approve the budget amendment of the Fire Department Donations Fund Materials & Supplies account for the purchase of unbudgeted rescue equipment. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to approve a Fiscal Year 2024-25 expenditure amendment of $18,995 to account 281-34-4376-0000 (Fire Donation Materials & Supplies) from the Departments accumulated donations Fund Reserve Balance of $12,395 and current Fiscal Year donations received in the amount of $6,600 from account 281-34-3601-0000 (Fire Donations Received).”
7. APPROVAL OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE STORM DRAIN TRASH CAPTURE FILTER PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 46-8026
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council accept the FY 24-25 Storm Drain Trash Capture Filter Program Project No. 46-8026 as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. If the City Council concurs, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to accept the FY 24-25 Storm Drain Trash Capture Filter Program Project No. 46-8026, performed by G2 Construction, Inc. as complete and authorize City staff to file the notice of completion.”
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8. CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 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 December 2024.”
9. RECEIVE AND FILE MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS REPORT FOR JANUARY 2025
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council receive and file the Monthly Disbursements Report for the month of January 2025. 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 January 2025.”
10. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE LIST FOR 2025 AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO UPDATE THE AGENCY REPORT OF PUBLIC OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS FORM 806
Recommendation: The Mayor has recommended assignments to City and/or regional bodies. If the City Council concurs with the Mayor’s recommendations, the appropriate motion would be:
“I move to (1) approve the Council List of Delegates and Alternates to agency boards, commissions, and City activities for 2025; (2) appoint Mayor Shepherd Romey as the City’s Metropolitan Water District representative; and (3) direct the City Clerk to update the Agency Report of Public Official Appointments Form 806 based on the appointments made, delegate the City Manager as signatory on said form, and direct the City Clerk to place the updated Form 806 on the City’s website.”
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council approve the January 2025 minutes.
If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 8, 2025, and the special meeting of January 21, 2025.”
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 AGENDA – FEBRUARY 12, 2025 PAGE 6 of 6
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: 02/07/2025 ALISON WALKER
CITY CLERK