Agenda, regular meeting, first session — San Marino City Council, July 8, 2026

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, JULY 08, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
AND
680 JANE STANFORD WAY
STANFORD, CA 94305, UNITED STATES
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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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 commentsWrittenZoomcommentswillbereadorsummarizedthenprintedandmadepart AGENDA – JULY 08, 2026 PAGE 1 of 6
How to view or listen to the meeting from home:

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How to offer public comment from home:

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. To participate on an item, please use the “Raise Hand” function in Zoom and you will be called to speak at the appropriate time.

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:
https://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.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION R2618 ADOPTING THE REVISION TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT (CDBG) ACTION PLAN FOR
FISCAL YEAR 202526 AND FISCAL YEAR 202627
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council approve Resolution No. R2618 adopting the revision to the Community Development Grant (CDBG) Action Plan for Fiscal Year 202526 and FY 202627. If City Council concurs, an appropriate motion would be:
“I approve Resolution No. R2618 Resolution No. R2618 adopting the revision to the Community Development Grant (CDBG) Action Plan for Fiscal Year 202526 and AGENDA – JULY 08, 2026 PAGE 2 of 6
PUBLIC HEARINGS

2. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. R2627 CERTIFYING THE JUNE 2, 2026, ELECTION RESULTS, INCLUDING THE VOTER’S APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. O261426; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS R2624 AND R2625 AUTHORIZING VARIOUS AGREEMENTS WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION;
APPROVE THE NECESSARY BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS; AND APPROVE
AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH HINDERLITER, DE, LLAMAS, AND
ASSOCIATES (HDL).

Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council (1) accept the official canvass of the Special Municipal Election held on June 2, 2026, and adopt Resolution No. R2627 declaring the results, including the voter’s approval of Ordinance No. O26 1426; (2) adopt Resolution R2624, authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for implementation of a Local Transaction and Use Tax (3) adopt Resolution R2625, authorizing Examination of Sales or Transaction and Use Taxes Records (4) approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (HDL); and (5) approval of budget adjustments as indicated in the fiscal impact section. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to (1) accept the official canvass of the Special Municipal Election held on June 2, 2026, and adopt Resolution No. R2627 declaring the results thereof, including the voter’s approval of Ordinance No. O261426; (2) adopt Resolution R2624; (3) adopt Resolution R2625; (4) approve Amendment No. 1 with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (HDL); and (5) approve the budget adjustments as indicated in the report.”

3. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. R2628 TO PLACE A
BALLOT MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION TO RENEW THE CITY’S EXISTING UTILITY USERS TAX AS
ORDINANCE NO. O261427
Recommendation: Staff recommend that the City Council: 1) adopt Resolution No. R2628 to place a measure on the November 3, 2026 General Election to renew the City’s Utility Users Tax at a rate of 6%; 2) approve Ordinance No. O261427; and 3) approve the argument in favor of renewing the Utility Users Tax to be signed by the City Council or the Mayor, ViceMayor and members of the San Marino ballot measure support committee (as determined in the Mayor’s discretion). If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to 1) adopt Resolution No. R2628 to place a measure on the November 3, 2026 General Election to renew the City’s Utility Users Tax at a rate of 6%; 2) approve Ordinance No. O261427; and 3) approve the argument in favor of renewing the Utility Users Tax to be signed by the City Council or the Mayor, ViceMayor and members of the San Marino ballot measure support committee (as AGENDA – JULY 08, 2026 PAGE 3 of 6
Recommendation: Staff recommend that the City Council: 1) adopt Resolution No. R2628 to place a measure on the November 3, 2026 General Election to renew the City’s Utility Users Tax at a rate of 6%; 2) approve Ordinance No. O261427; and 3) approve the argument in favor of renewing the Utility Users Tax to be signed by the City Council or the Mayor, ViceMayor and members of the San Marino ballot measure support committee (as determined in the Mayor’s discretion). If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to 1) adopt Resolution No. R2628 to place a measure on the November 3, 2026 General Election to renew the City’s Utility Users Tax at a rate of 6%; 2) approve Ordinance No. O261427; and 3) approve the argument in favor of renewing the Utility Users Tax to be signed by the City Council or the Mayor, ViceMayor and members of the San Marino ballot measure support committee (as determined in the Mayor’s discretion).”

4. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM SAN MARINO CITY CLUB
CHARITABLE FUND TO INSTALL STREET LIGHT POLE BANNERS AND WAIVE ASSOCIATED FEES
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council consider the street pole banner installation and fee waiver request from the San Marino City Club Charitable Fund. If the City Council wishes to approve the item, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to approve a request from the San Marino City Club Charitable Fund that is in accordance with Resolution No. R1422 for the installation and display of banners between September 15, 2026 and October 15, 2026 and waive the associated fees.” CONSENT CALENDAR

5. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH M6 CONSULTING, INC. FOR CONTRACT BUILDING AND SAFETY

SERVICES
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council: 1) approve the Professional Services Agreement; 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; and 3) approve budget adjustments needed. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to approve the Professional Services Agreement with m6 Consulting, Inc., authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, and authorize the necessary budget adjustments.”

6. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PETER C. HARNISCH INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $50,000, FOR A TOTAL NOTTOEXCEED
AMOUNT OF $100,000, FOR CONSULTING ARBORIST SERVICES
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Peter C. Harnisch increasing the total nottoexceed amount to $100,000 for consulting arborist services and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to approve the Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Peter C. Harnisch increasing the total nottoexceed amount to $100,000 for consulting arborist services and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.”

7. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MOBIUS PLANNING, LLC, INCREASING THE NOTTOEXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $38,500 AND
EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT THROUGH JULY 12,
2029, FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE STONEMAN
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Mobius Planning, LLC, direct the City Attorney to prepare the amendment, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment. If Council concurs, the appropriate motion would be:
“I move to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Mobius Planning, LLC, increasing the nottoexceed contract amount by $38,500 and extending the term of the agreement through July 12, 2029, for consulting services related to the evaluation of proposals received in response to the Stoneman Housing Development Request for Proposals and implementation of the Stoneman Housing Development Program; direct the City Attorney to prepare Amendment No. 2 consistent with the scope outlined in the staff report; and authorize the City Manager to execute said amendment.”

8. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. R2626 APPROVING
PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM
FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2027, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE REQUIRED
COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. R26 26 approving participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Program for the period of July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2030, and authorize the City Manager to execute the required Cooperation Agreement effective July 1, 2027, with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA). If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to adopt Resolution No. R2626, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Marino, California approving participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Program for the period of July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2030, and authorize the City Manager to execute the required Cooperation Agreement effective July 1, 2027, with the Los Angeles County Development Authority.”

9. 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. R2608 to facilitate the expeditious restoration of Fire Station 91."

10. RECEIVE AND FILE MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS REPORT FOR JUNE 2026
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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. R2608 to facilitate the expeditious restoration of Fire Station 91."

10. RECEIVE AND FILE MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS REPORT FOR JUNE 2026
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council receive and file the Monthly Disbursements Report for the month of June 2026. If the 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 June 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: ALEXIS HUERTA
07/02/2026 MANAGEMENT ANALYST
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