CITY OF SAN MARINO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tony Chou, Mayor
Calvin Lo, Vice Mayor
Hunter Chang, Council Member
John Chou, Council Member
Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Council Member
Philippe Eskandar, City Manager
www.SanMarinoCA.gov
(626) 3000700 Phone
City Hall Council Chamber
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SAN MARINO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
The City of San Marino appreciates your attendance. Citizens’ interest provides the Council with valuable information regarding issues of the community.
Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Typically, adjourned meetings are held on the last Friday of every month at 8:30 a.m.
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How to offer public comment from home:
Public comment will be accepted by email to [email protected] until 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. Written public comment received by 3:00 p.m. will be distributed to City Council during the meeting. Any comments received after 3:00 p.m. will be included in the public comment record but not provided to City Council at the meeting.
Written public comment will be accepted electronically via the zoom.us teleconference module during the meeting. Written Zoom comments will be accepted after the inperson comments. Written Zoom comments will be read or summarized, then printed and made part of the public record for the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
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How to offer public comment from home:
Public comment will be accepted by email to [email protected] until 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. Written public comment received by 3:00 p.m. will be distributed to City Council during the meeting. Any comments received after 3:00 p.m. will be included in the public comment record but not provided to City Council at the meeting.
Written public comment will be accepted electronically via the zoom.us teleconference module during the meeting. Written Zoom comments will be accepted after the inperson comments. Written Zoom comments will be read or summarized, then printed and made part of the public record for the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Council Member Chang, Council Member Chou, Council Member Shepherd Romey, Vice Mayor Lo, Mayor Chou
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.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
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES TO SAN MARINO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOOKMARK CONTEST WINNERS
NEW BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2604 DECLARING A FISCAL EMERGENCY; CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 2, 2026; AND SUBMITTING ONE BALLOT MEASURE TO THE VOTERS TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE
SAN MARINO CITY CODE TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE 05
(“TRANSACTION AND USE TAX” TO CHAPTER XXVI, TO ESTABLISH A ONEPERCENT TRANSACTION AND USE GENERAL TAX); AND
DESIGNATING INDIVIDUALS TO SUBMIT PRIMARY AND REBUTTAL
BALLOTARGUMENTSINFAVOROFTHEBALLOTMEASURE
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NEW BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2604 DECLARING A FISCAL EMERGENCY; CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 2, 2026; AND SUBMITTING ONE BALLOT MEASURE TO THE VOTERS TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE
SAN MARINO CITY CODE TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE 05
(“TRANSACTION AND USE TAX” TO CHAPTER XXVI, TO ESTABLISH A ONEPERCENT TRANSACTION AND USE GENERAL TAX); AND
DESIGNATING INDIVIDUALS TO SUBMIT PRIMARY AND REBUTTAL
BALLOT ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE BALLOT MEASURE
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council, by unanimous vote:
a) Designate the City Council to Submit the Primary Argument in Favor of the Ballot Measure, and the Rebuttal Argument to any Argument in Opposition to the Ballot Measure.
b) Approve Resolution No. R2604, Declaring a Fiscal Emergency; Calling and Giving Notice of a Special Election to be Held on June 2, 2026, and Submitting One Ballot Measure to the Voters to Amend the San Marino City Code to Add a New Article 05 (“Transactions and Use Tax”) to Chapter XXVI, to Establish a OnePercent Transaction and Use General Tax; and Designating Individuals to Submit Primary and Rebuttal Ballot Arguments in Favor of the Ballot Measure.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. APPROVAL OF AGREEEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN MARINO, LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, AND RIO HONDO
COLLEGE FOR POLICE RECRUIT ACADEMY TRAINING
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve entering into agreements with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Rio Hondo College for police academy training of recruit police officer candidates, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to approve entering into agreements with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Rio Hondo College for police academy training of recruit police officer candidates, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements.”
3. APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council authorize the City Manager to sign and renew the General Services Agreement between the City of San Marino and the County of Los Angeles.
If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be: “I move to authorize the City Manager to sign and renew the General Services Agreement between the City of San Marino and the County of Los Angeles.”
4. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O261425 (SECOND
READING) AMENDING SECTION 14.05.01 (DISORDERLY CONDUCT) OF CITY OF SAN MARINO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER XIV, ARTICLE 5, AND ADDING SECTIONS 14.05.05 (ENFORCEMENT) AND 14.05.06 (PROHIBITION ON HABITATION IN VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREETS OR PUBLIC PARKING LOTS) TO CITY OF SAN MARINO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER XIV, ARTICLE 05
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County of Los Angeles.
If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be: “I move to authorize the City Manager to sign and renew the General Services Agreement between the City of San Marino and the County of Los Angeles.”
4. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O261425 (SECOND
READING) AMENDING SECTION 14.05.01 (DISORDERLY CONDUCT) OF CITY OF SAN MARINO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER XIV, ARTICLE 5, AND ADDING SECTIONS 14.05.05 (ENFORCEMENT) AND 14.05.06 (PROHIBITION ON HABITATION IN VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREETS OR PUBLIC PARKING LOTS) TO CITY OF SAN MARINO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER XIV, ARTICLE 05
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council introduce for second reading Ordinance No. O261425. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to waive full reading and introduce by title only Ordinance No. O26 1425, an Ordinance of the San Marino City Council amending Municipal Code Section
14.05.01 and adding sections 14.05.05 and 14.05.06 to City of San Marino Municipal Code, adding disorderly conduct, enforcement, and prohibition of habitation in vehicles on public streets or public parking lots.”
5. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. R2603: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARINO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY FORTY
(40) FEET OF RED CURB (NO PARKING ZONE) ALONG THE WEST
SIDE OF GRANADA AVENUE NORTH OF 1129 N. GRANADA AVE”
Recommendation: Staff recommend the City Council adopt Resolution No. R2603, a Resolution of the City Council of San Marino, authorizing the installation of approximately forty (40) feet of red curb (no parking zone) on the west side of Granada Avenue, north of 1129 N. Granada Avenue, and direct staff to begin implementation of the proposed improvements. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to adopt Resolution No. R2603, “a resolution of the City Council of the City of San Marino, California, authorizing the installation of approximately forty (40) feet of red curb (no parking” zone) along the west side of Granada Avenue, north of 1129 N. Granada Avenue.”
6. APPROVAL OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR ADA SIDEWALK CURB RAMP PROJECT NO. 24/259272A
Recommendation: Staff recommend that the City Council accept CDBG ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project No. 24/259272A 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 CDBG ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project No. 24/259272A as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.”
7. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE LIST FOR 2026 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 2026 and (2) 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.” AGENDA – FEBRUARY 11, 2026 PAGE 4 of 5
7. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE LIST FOR 2026 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 2026 and (2) 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.”
8. RECEIVE AND FILE MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS REPORT FOR
JANUARY 2026
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council receive and file the Monthly Disbursements Report for the month of January 2026. 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 2026.”
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: 02/06/2026 ALEXIS HUERTA
MANAGEMENT ANALYST
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