AGENDA – JUNE 10, 2026 PAGE 1 of 6
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) 300-0700 Phone
City Hall Council Chamber
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SAN MARINO CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
AND
HYATT CENTRIC GINZA
6 CHOME-6-7 GINZA, CHUO CITY,
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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
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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 OF RECOGNITION FOR OUTGOING AGENDA – JUNE 10, 2026 PAGE 3 of 6
ADVISORY BODY MEMBERS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO DENY DESIGN REVIEW CASE NO. DR 22-26 AT 535 OLD MILL ROAD TO THE DEMOLISH AN EXISTING 1,751 SQUAREFOOT RESIDENCE AND CONSTRUCT A NEW TWO-STORY 2,690
SQUARE-FOOT RESIDENCE WITH A DETACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE
(CHAN)
Recommendation: Based on the information submitted to the record, staff recommends that the City Council: (1) determine that based on the whole of the administrative record, that the proposed addition is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 & Class 3, and that there is no substantial evidence demonstrating an exception to the categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 applies; (2) find that the proposed project meets the required findings; and (3) approve the project. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to adopt City Council Resolution No. R-26-21 approving the project as presented and find that the proposed project meets the required findings and determine that based on the whole of the administrative record, that the proposed addition is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 & Class 3, and that there is no substantial evidence demonstrating an exception to the categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 applies.”
If the City Council affirms the adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. PCR 26-17, the appropriate motion would be:
“I move to adopt City Council Resolution No. R-26-21 affirming the adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. PCR 26-17 to deny Design Review Case Number DR-22-26 at 535 Old Mill Road to demolish an existing 1,751 sq ft single-family residence and construct a 2,690 sq ft two-story residence with a detached 2-car garage.”
NEW BUSINESS
2. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt: (1) Resolution No. R-26- 15 calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities and AGENDA – JUNE 10, 2026 PAGE 4 of 6
requesting the Registrar of Voters of the County of Los Angeles to conduct said election; (2) Resolution No. R-26-16 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to render services to the City relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; (3) Resolution No. R-26-17 adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidates’ statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 3, 2026; and (4) direct staff to return to a future City Council meeting with the necessary documents and ballot language to consider placing the City’s expiring Utility Users Tax on the November 3, 2026 ballot. If the Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to (1) adopt Resolution No. R-26-15, calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; (2) Resolution No. R-26-16, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to render services to the City relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; (3) Resolution No. R-26-17, adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidates’ statements submitted to the voters at the election to be held on November 3, 2026; and (4) direct staff to return to a future City Council meeting with the necessary documents and ballot language to consider placing the City’s expiring Utility Users Tax on the November 3, 2026 ballot.”
3. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. R-26-07 ADOPTING PROCEDURES REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953.4 (SB 707)
PERTAINING TO DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET
SERVICE
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council adopt Resolution No. R-26-07 Adopting Procedures Required by Government Code Section 54953.4 (SB 707) Pertaining to Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service. If the Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to adopt Resolution No. R-26-07 Adopting Procedures Required by Government Code Section 54953.4 (SB 707) Pertaining to Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service.”
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. APPROVE A PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH TRI-TECH
RESTORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $808,953.79 FOR WINDSTORMRELATED ROOF REPAIRS TO CITY FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZE THE
PARKS, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE
ORDERS NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT,
SUBJECT TO CONCURRENCE BY THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS
INSURANCE AUTHORITY (CJPIA), WITH ALL ASSOCIATED COSTS
FUNDED BY CJPIA
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Recommendation: Staff recommend that the City Council (1) approve a Public Works Agreement with Tri-Tech Restoration in the amount of $808,953.79 for roof repairs at Lacy Park and City Hall and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City, and (3) authorize the Parks and Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve contract change orders necessary for the completion of the project, subject to concurrence by CJPIA, with all costs to be paid by CJPIA as outlined in the agreement. If the Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to (1) approve a Public Works Agreement with Tri-Tech Restoration in the amount of $808,953.79 for windstorm-related roof repairs to City facilities, (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City, and (3) authorize the Parks and Public Works Director/City Engineer to approve contract change orders necessary for the completion of the project, subject to concurrence by the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA), with all costs funded by CJPIA.”
5. REPORT ON EMERGENCY ACTIONS TAKEN TO REPAIR/REMEDIATE FIRE STATION 91 AND REQUEST TO EXTEND EMERGENCY
PROCUREMENT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACTS CODE SECTION
22050 AND SAN MARINO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.06.05(A)(8) Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council receive the report of repair/remediation actions undertaken to date and extend the emergency by a 4/5 vote to facilitate expeditious restoration of Fire Station 91. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
"I move to receive and file the report of repair/remediation actions undertaken to date and to extend the emergency action approved in Resolution No. R-26-08 to facilitate the expeditious restoration of Fire Station 91."
6. RECEIVE AND FILE MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS REPORT FOR MAY 2026
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council receive and file the Monthly Disbursements Report for the month of May 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 May 2026.”
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council approve the May 2026 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 May 13, 2026, the Regular Meeting of May 13, 2026, and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 29, 2026.” AGENDA – JUNE 10, 2026 PAGE 6 of 6
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: 06/05/2026 ALISON WALKER
CITY CLERK