MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE SAN MARINO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Shepherd Romey called the regular meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, California
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Sheperd Romey.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Council Member Chang, Council Member Chou Council Member Lo, Mayor Shepherd Romey
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Chou
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following person(s) provided comment:
- Saerlaith Anying Dunn, Miss LA Chinatown
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Eskandar gave the report.
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
City Manager Eskandar and Chief Rueda gave the presentation.
The following person(s) provided comment:
- Kevin (provided comment by Zoom chat)
Council Member Chou moved, seconded by Council Member Lo 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.
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Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Chang, Council Member Chou, Council Member Lo, Mayor Shepherd Romey
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Chou
NEW BUSINESS
2. FY 2025-26 BUDGET PROCESS OVERVIEW AND PRIORITY INITIATIVE
DISCUSSION
The City Council discussed priority initiatives presented by City Manager Eskandar and gave direction.
The following person(s) provided comment:
- None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Chou moved, seconded by Council Member Lo, to approve Item 3 of the consent calendar.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Chang, Council Member Chou, Council Member Lo, Mayor Shepherd Romey
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Chou
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION R-25-04 AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF
3. PROPOSITION 68 PER CAPITA GRANT FUNDS TO THE CITY OF
ALHAMBRA
The City Council approved 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.
1, seconded by Council Member Chou, to approve
Council Member resendar.
Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Chang, Council Member Chou, Council Member Lo, Mayor Shepherd Romey
NOES:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Chou
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4. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO EMS QI PARTNERS,
LLC FOR NURSE EDUCATOR SERVICES
The City Council (1) authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with EMS QI Partners, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $99,267; and (2) delegated 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.
The City Council approved 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
The City Council approved 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
The City Council accepted the FY 24-25 Storm Drain Trash Capture Filter Program Project No. 46-8026, performed by G2 Construction, Inc. as complete and authorized City staff to file the notice of completion.
8. CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2024 The City Council received and filed the Cash and Investment Report for the month of December 2024.
9. RECEIVE AND FILE MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS REPORT FOR JANUARY 2025
The City Council received and filed 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
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The City Council (1) approved the Council List of Delegates and Alternates to agency boards, commissions, and City activities for 2025; (2) appointed Mayor Shepherd Romey as the City's Metropolitan Water District representative; and (3) directed 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 directed the City Clerk to place the updated Form 806 on the City's website.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 8, 2025, and the Special Meeting of January 21, 2025.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OR PUBLIC WRITINGS DISTRIBUTION
The following person(s) provided written communications or public writings:
None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The following items) were requested:
- None
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:58 p.m., Mayor Shepherd Romey adjourned the meeting to Friday, February 28, at 8:30 a.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Alison Walter
ALISON WALKER
CITY CLERK