San Dimas public meetings in 2023

City Council, Housing Authority, Public Facilities Financing Corporation Meeting

The City Council approved amendments to the Multiple-Family Zone regarding open space and setbacks, including a requirement of 500 square feet of open space per unit. The Council also approved several grants and maintenance contracts. The Housing Authority and Public Facilities Financing Corporation held separate meetings to appoint leadership and approve administrative agreements.

• Approved Ordinance 1301 amending MF Zone open space to 500 sq ft per unit (4-1)
• Approved $819,970.93 for November 30, 2023 Warrant Register (5-0)
• Approved CalRecycle Grants application and administration through 2028 (5-0)
• Increased Grigolla and Sons Company Inc. concrete maintenance contract to $300,000 (5-0)
• Housing Authority approved 2022-23 Administrative Services Agreement (4-0)
• Housing Authority appointed Emmett Badar as Chair and Chris Constantin as Executive Director (4-0)
• Public Facilities Financing Corp appointed Mayor as President and Mayor Pro Tem as Secretary/Treasurer (4-0)

Parks & Recreation SPECIAL Commission Meeting

The Commission approved the February 2023 meeting minutes and elected its leadership. The body also received reports on recreation programs, city tree management, and homelessness initiatives.

• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Janice Bartolo as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Jesse Ash as Vice Chair (4-1)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a solid waste rate adjustment via Resolution 2023-69 and implemented street sweeping parking restrictions. They also authorized contracts for elderly meal services and hazardous waste removal, and approved warrant registers totaling over $1.8 million. A closed session regarding property negotiations at 1525 Sycamore Canyon Road resulted in no reportable action.

• Approved Resolution 2023-69 for solid waste rate adjustment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-68 implementing street sweeping parking restrictions (5-0)
• Approved warrant registers totaling $1,821,128.87 (5-0)
• Authorized 3-year YWCA Elderly Nutrition Program agreement (5-0)
• Authorized $70,000 appropriation and Ocean Blue Environmental Services contract (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-67 closing City Hall and centers on specific December dates (5-0)
• Closed session on 1525 Sycamore Canyon Road property negotiation: no reportable action

Development Plan Review Board Meeting

The Development Plan Review Board met to consider a request to remove four Eucalyptus trees at 1417 N. San Dimas Avenue. Staff recommended approval of the permit subject to specific conditions. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the item.

Public Safety Commission Meeting

The Commission swore in its members and elected leadership. The body approved the minutes from the July 18, 2023 meeting and reviewed crime statistics for January 1 through July 31, 2023.

• Elected Larry Giannone as Commission Chair (7-0)
• Elected Bob Olander as Commission Vice-Chair (7-0)
• Approved July 18, 2023 minutes (7-0)

Traffic Safety Committee Meeting

The committee approved traffic control plans for the Holiday Half Marathon with minor revisions. Several resident requests for traffic calming and infrastructure changes were denied or referred for further staff follow-up.

• Approved Holiday Half Marathon traffic control plans with minor revisions
• Denied request for stop signs and speed bumps at 4th Street and Eucla Avenue
• Recommended speed radar trailers and increased Sheriff's enforcement on Eucla Avenue
• Continued review of Lantern 5K Walk traffic control plans
• Referred Cataract and Foothill Avenue vegetation and signal requests to staff and City of Glendora
• Continued review of Saints Court Recreation Center crosswalk schematics
• Recommended driveway approach widening for resident at 1009 W Gladstone

City Council Meeting

In a closed session on October 4, the City Council voted 5-0 to initiate litigation seeking to vacate the Los Angeles County Superior Court's 'No Bail' Policy. During the October 24 regular meeting, the Council approved a $478,416.80 warrant register and settled one legal claim while denying another. The Council also approved updates to the Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates Space Rent Assistance Program guidelines.

• Initiated litigation to vacate LA County 'No Bail' Policy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-64 for October 30 warrant register ($478,416.80)
• Approved updates to Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates rent assistance guidelines
• Adopted Resolution 2023-65 amending Pay Plan and Reimbursement Schedule
• Approved settlement of claim Baker v. City of San Dimas
• Denied claim Millager v. City of San Dimas
• Approved October 10 Study Session and Regular Meeting minutes

Equestrian Commission Meeting

The commission held an organizational meeting to review commissioner training, city department roles, and the purpose of reviewing Community Arena rules. The body appointed a new Chairperson.

• Approved nomination of Commissioner Menyoun Andrade for Chair (unanimous)

Senior Citizens Commission Meeting

The commission conducted an orientation for new members and established its leadership. The meeting focused on administrative setup and training requirements.

• Appointed Wally Nikowitz as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Nancy Brewster as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Commission approved a daycare program at a church, a beer and wine license for Michaelangelo's Pizza, and a personal training facility. It also recommended a warehouse project to City Council with restrictions on truck access. A request to amend the tree preservation ordinance for a specific area was denied.

• Approved after-school daycare at 204 N. San Dimas Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 63,749 sq ft warehouse project to City Council; restricted truck access to Cataract Avenue only (4-1)
• Denied Municipal Code Text Amendment to exempt SP-11 area from tree ordinance (3-0-2)
• Approved Type 41 ABC license for Michaelangelo's Pizza at 641 W Arrow Highway (5-0)
• Approved one-year time extension for drive-thru restaurant at 1034 West Arrow Highway (4-1)
• Approved personal training facility at 732 West Arrow Highway (4-1)

City Council and Housing Authority Meeting

The City Council approved a consent calendar including warrant registers totaling $1,450,389.70 and a grant application for park improvements. The Council also authorized an agreement for bicycle and pedestrian design plans and called for the March 5, 2024, General Municipal Election.

• Approved $79,783.16 (Sept 31) and $1,370,606.54 (Oct 16) warrant registers (5-0)
• Approved Sept 26, 2023, Study Session and Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2022-23 fiscal year budget carryovers and appropriations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-60 for $648,000 Measure A Grant for Horsethief Canyon Park (5-0)
• Authorized $200,000 agreement with San Gabriel Valley Council of Government for bicycle and pedestrian design plans (5-0)
• Approved Resolutions 2023-61, 2023-62, and 2023-63 calling for March 5, 2024, General Municipal Election (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a personal training facility on West Arrow Highway. The commission also granted a one-year time extension for a drive-thru restaurant permit. Staff provided updates on the Downtown Specific Plan and the departure of the Community Development Director.

• Approved one-year time extension for drive-thru restaurant at 1034 West Arrow Highway (4-1)
• Approved conditional use permit for personal training facility at 732 West Arrow Highway (4-1)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a resolution authorizing $425,908.81 in demands for September 29, 2023. They also awarded contracts for street resurfacing design, pool replastering, and pressure washing maintenance. Additionally, the Council approved a revised fee schedule effective December 4, 2023, and directed staff to explore funding options for Parks and Recreation fee waivers.

• Approved Resolution 2023-56 for $425,908.81 in demands (5-0)
• Awarded Arrow Highway street design contracts totaling $102,680 (5-0)
• Awarded Training Pool replastering contract for $60,854 (5-0)
• Awarded 5-year pressure washing maintenance contract for $393,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-58 revising City Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Directed staff to propose a fund for Parks and Recreation fee waivers (5-0)
• Agreed to agendize Arts and Culture Commission discussion for Oct 10
• Agreed to agendize outdoor dining deadline extension for Oct 10

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved over $523,000 for fleet vehicles and authorized the Proposition 218 process for 2024 solid waste rates. The council also rejected all bids for a culvert repair project on San Dimas Avenue and approved various facilities use agreements.

• Approved $1,144,830.33 and $383,799.61 warrant registers (4-0)
• Approved fleet vehicle purchases not to exceed $523,743.65 (4-0)
• Approved 10-year facilities use agreement with San Dimas Senior Club (4-0)
• Approved facilities use agreement with Bonita Unified School District (4-0)
• Denied claim Smith v. City of San Dimas (4-0)
• Rejected all bids for Construction Contract 2023-06 Culvert Repair (4-0)
• Approved Proposition 218 process for 2024 solid waste rates and $15,000 appropriation (4-0)
• Approved suspension of Walker House rental policies (4-0)

Traffic Safety Committee Meeting

The Traffic Safety Committee will review traffic plans for upcoming events and address resident concerns about safety measures on local streets.

• #09-23-01: Review traffic control plans for the LA Tri Series event
• #09-23-02: Consider red curb installation at Avenida Ladera and Entrada
• #09-23-04: Additional enforcement on Avenida Entrada
• #09-23-05: Install crosswalk near SDHS parking lot for Recreation Center patrons

The committee approved traffic control plans for the LA Tri Series and San Dimas HEROES events. Several requests for red curb installations were approved to improve line-of-sight and access to utility stations. A proposed permit parking district for Maverick Dr and Butterfield Ave was denied due to insufficient petition results.

• Approved LA Tri Series traffic control plan with minor modifications
• Approved 23-foot red curb at Avenida Ladera and Avenida Entrada
• Approved 50-foot red curb near LA County sewer pump station at 226 Calle Rosa
• Approved red curbs at 4 locations on Teague Drive with specific removals at 203 and 294 Teague
• Approved San Dimas HEROES event site plan and temporary no-parking zones on Commercial
• Denied permit parking district for Maverick Dr and Butterfield Ave (petition threshold not met)
• Approved installation of two 'No Parking' signs near hydrant at Puente St and Calle Leandro
• Tabled crosswalk installation at Saints Court pending crossing study

Public Safety Commission Meeting

The commission reviewed a new streamlined format for crime statistics and received updates on the 740-800 Foothill Permanent Supportive Housing Project. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Development Plan Review Board Meeting

The Development Plan Review Board approved a request for a major exterior remodel of a 16,760 square-foot administrative office building. The motion passed with a 4-0-2 vote, with two members absent. Staff recommended approval, and the applicant stated construction plans would be submitted to Building & Safety as soon as possible.

• Approved DPRB Case No. 23-0009 for exterior remodel of 1305 W. Arrow Highway (4-0-2)

City Council Meeting

The council accepted the Willdan Financial user‑fee study and set a public hearing for September 26, 2023. It approved Resolution 2023‑54 authorizing a $769,621.30 warrant register and adopted a seventh amendment to the ESGVWM cooperative agreement, increasing the city’s cost share by $133,685.87. The council also approved a supplemental COPS‑grant appropriation up to $7,887 for lidar devices and a motorcycle accessory, denied the Wong v. City claim, and ordered removal of temporary outdoor‑dining structures within 90 days. Finally, it confirmed board and commission appointments and appointed Councilmember Ryan A. Vienna as Mayor Pro Tem through July 2024.

• Accepted User Fee Study and set public hearing for Sep 26, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023‑54, authorizing $769,621.30 warrant register (5-0)
• Approved Seventh Amendment to ESGVWM agreement, cost share $133,685.87 (5-0)
• Approved supplemental COPS‑grant appropriation up to $7,887 for equipment (5-0)
• Denied Claim Wong v. City of San Dimas (3049533) (5-0)
• Required removal of temporary outdoor‑dining structures within 90 days (5-0)
• Approved list of nominees and appointments to boards, commissions, and committees (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Ryan A. Vienna as Mayor Pro Tem through July 2024 (5-0)

Development Plan Review Board Meeting

The Development Plan Review Board approved the installation of a new wireless facility on the roof of a seven-story senior living facility. The approval includes a requirement that screen walls match the building's paint color, including any future repainting.

• Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-2)
• Approved DPRB Case No. 23-0005 for wireless facility at 801 Cypress Way (5-0-1)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a consent calendar including the purchase of fleet vehicles and a backhoe totaling $670,198.06. Council also adopted a rental policy for Civic Center Park and selected an artwork option for the Gold Line Bridge.

• Approved $157,691.10 and $740,732.25 warrant registers (5-0)
• Denied claims Guerra v. City of San Dimas and Martinez v. City of San Dimas (5-0)
• Approved extension of local emergency for February 2023 winter storms (5-0)
• Approved $670,198.06 for fleet vehicles and a backhoe (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-52 for Civic Center Park Rental Policy with music and mitigation amendments (5-0)
• Took no action on Black Walnut Trees report and referred it to Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Approved Option 1 for Gold Line Bridge artwork project with Prop A funding (5-0)
• Agreed to agendize formal board and commission appointments for August 22, 2023 (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale and consumption of beer and wine at Michaelangelo's Pizza. The commission also discussed potential changes to meeting dates and an upcoming tree ordinance amendment.

• Approved Resolution PC-1668 for CUP 23-0003 to allow Type 41 ABC License at 641 W Arrow Highway (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved several contracts including a street improvement project and the purchase of a new street sweeper. The council also voted to increase the San Dimas Canyon Golf Course loan rate and directed staff to draft an ordinance for tree management fines.

• Approved $1,708,347.56 in demands for July 28, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Interwest Consulting Group agreement extension to June 30, 2025 and budget increase up to $5,400 (5-0)
• Approved $362,100 contract and $99,438.46 change order for Billow Drive and Pearlanna Drive project (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Tymco street sweeper for $445,172.25 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-49 increasing San Dimas Canyon Golf Course loan rate from 2% to 5% (5-0)
• Approved amended City Manager employment agreement and pay plan update (5-0)
• Directed staff to bring back an ordinance for $1,000 fines for egregious tree management violations in parks, recreation facilities and medians (5-0)
• Approved request to agendize discussion on creating an ad-hoc committee to increase commission members from five to seven (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council voted to transfer the review authority and duties of the Development Plan Review Board to the Planning Commission. The Council also approved over $1.7 million in warrant registers and updated the Boards, Commissions, and Committees Handbook.

• Approved Resolution 2023-47 for warrant registers totaling $146,006.02 and $1,576,697.99 (5-0)
• Approved June 27, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved updates to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Handbook and scheduled a 4-hour study session on commission expansion (5-0)
• Initiated Municipal Code Text Amendment to transfer Development Plan Review Board authority to the Planning Commission (4-1)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Ebiner as Delegate and City Manager Constantin as alternate for Cal Cities 2023 Annual Conference and Expo (5-0)

Traffic Safety Committee Meeting

The Traffic Safety Committee will review several resident requests regarding stop signs, speed humps, and line-of-sight concerns. The committee will also evaluate traffic control plans for various seasonal events including the Halloween Spooktacular and Holiday Extravaganza.

• Review of traffic control plans for Halloween Spooktacular on October 23, 2023
• Review of street closures for Holiday Extravaganza on December 1-3, 2023
• Consideration of speed humps on Avenida Lomita at Calle Serra
• Review of stop sign installations at Cody Rd and Chaparral Rd
• Review of traffic control plans for SDHS Homecoming Parade on September 22, 2023

The Committee approved traffic control plans for several city events, including the Halloween Spooktakular and Holiday Extravaganza. It also recommended installing a red curb at Gladstone St and Belleview Ave to improve sight lines. Requests for speed humps on Avenida Lomita and new stop signs at several intersections were denied.

• Approved traffic control plans for Halloween Spooktakular, Holiday Extravaganza, City Birthday, SDHS Homecoming Parade, Runnin’ Scared 5k, and National Night Out
• Recommended installation of 55’ of red curb on Gladstone St from Belleview’s bcr
• Denied speed humps on Avenida Lomita due to slope and curvature
• Denied 3-way stop at Juanita Ave and Basilio Ave
• Denied 4-way stop at Eucla Ave and 4th St; approved refreshing pavement markings
• Denied stop signs at Cody Rd and Chaparral Rd extension
• Supported creation of a permit parking district for Maverick Dr and Butterfield Ave pending 67% approval signatures
• Recommended temporary speed radar trailers for Avenida Lomita

Golf Course Advisory Committee Meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the January 19, 2023, meeting. Members discussed Q1 2023 financial reports, clubhouse renovation progress, and future irrigation needs. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Senior Citizens SPECIAL Commission Meeting

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 2, 2023, meeting. Members discussed senior programming, potential budget suggestions for capital improvement projects, and a proposed supportive housing project at 740 E. Foothill.

• Approved March 2, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from February, March, and April 2023. The Commission held a discussion regarding a request for a Municipal Code Text Amendment to the Tree Preservation Ordinance for area SP-11, though the provided record ends before a final vote on that specific application was recorded.

• Approved February 16, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 2, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 6, 2023 minutes (4-0-1)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a series of financial resolutions, including a $1.5M warrant register and a new investment policy. The council also authorized several infrastructure projects, including masonry wall replacements and sidewalk maintenance.

• Approved Resolution 2023-42 for June 30, 2023 Warrant Register of $1,528,697.66 (5-0)
• Approved Proposed City Investment Policy for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 contract over 5 years with Precision Concrete Cutting for sidewalk services (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 for emergency repairs to San Dimas Avenue Loop (5-0)
• Approved $16,800 vendor agreement with San Dimas Chamber of Commerce (5-0)
• Approved $204,135 for Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates masonry wall project (5-0)
• Approved Community Forest Management Plan Updates (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-46 amending the City’s Fee Schedule (4-0)

City Council and Housing Authority

The City Council approved several contracts, including playground surface replacements and traffic engineering services. The council also directed staff to draft an ordinance to manage impacts related to Senate Bill 9 and extended local emergency declarations for winter storms.

• Approved $184,421.22 and $561,158.02 warrant registers (5-0)
• Denied claim Lopez vs. City of San Dimas (5-0)
• Approved 2023-24 list of projects funded by Senate Bill 1 (5-0)
• Approved traffic engineering agreement with AGA Engineers Inc. up to $120,000 (5-0)
• Extended local emergencies for February and March 2023 winter storms (5-0)
• Awarded $311,983 playground surface contract to Great Western Installations (5-0)
• Approved participation in LA Urban County CDBG Program for 2024-25 through 2026-27 (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft an SB 9 Ordinance regarding single-family zoned parcels (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a warrant register totaling $3,957,481.26 and several consent items, including a pension liability payment and a stormwater project agreement. The council also set the public access channel fee at 1% for fiscal year 2023-24. An item regarding Municipal Code Text Amendment 21-0005 was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved Resolution 2023-33 for May 30, 2023 Warrant Register of $3,957,481.26 (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 payment to CALPERS to reduce unfunded pension liability (5-0)
• Approved consultant agreement with DJP Engineering for Marchant Park Stormwater Infiltration Project (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment of $16,660 from General Fund for Municipal Code Text Amendment 20-0005 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-35 setting public access channel fee at 1% for FY 2023-24 (5-0)
• Approved renewal of agenda management software agreement with Granicus (5-0)
• Rejected claim Ruaro vs. City of San Dimas 3041697 (5-0)
• Pulled Municipal Code Text Amendment 21-0005 from agenda by unanimous consent

Development Plan Review Board Meeting

The Development Plan Review Board approved an exterior remodel for an Applebee's restaurant and a permit to remove four mature trees in an HOA common area. The tree removal approval included specific requirements for replacement tree size and watering systems.

• Approved exterior remodel of Applebee’s at 674 W. Arrow Highway (4-0-2)
• Approved removal of four mature trees at 1367 Cypress Street (4-0-2)
• Required 24-inch box minimum for Cinnamon Creek replacement trees
• Mandated deep root watering systems for Cinnamon Creek replacement trees
• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-2)
• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-3)
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-3)

City Council Meeting

The City Council adopted a special city-wide landscape parcel tax for FY 2023-2024 and approved a letter of opposition to a proposed affordable housing project. The Council also approved several budget appropriations and maintenance district assessments.

• Approved Resolution 2023-28 setting the Special City-wide Landscape Per Parcel Tax for FY 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Approved Letter of Opposition to affordable housing project at 740 East Foothill Boulevard, amended to include state legislators (3-2)
• Approved $210,229.35 and $599,060.23 warrant registers via consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved $53,000 budget appropriation to reduce employee accrued compensatory leave liabilities (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1299 allowing commercial movie filming fees to be set by resolution (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-30 for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 (Tract No. 32818) (5-0)
• Recommended Resolution 2023-32 to maintain current assessment rates with no increase for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 (Tract No. 32841) (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Construction Contract 2023-03 for playground surface replacement at Lone Hill and Horsethief Canyon Parks (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a consent calendar including a street improvement contract and a local emergency extension. The Council also authorized funding for a housing allocation program and a lease for disaster management office space.

• Approved Resolution 2023-22 for warrant register demands of $656,832.26 (4-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-23 extending the local emergency declaration (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 1299 regarding commercial movie filming fees (4-0)
• Awarded Eaton Road et al Street Improvement Project contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. for $784,477 (4-0)
• Authorized utility, access, and maintenance easements for Brasada Tract 70583 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2023-24 and 2023-25 for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (4-0)
• Authorized lease agreement with Area D Office of Disaster Management for 246 E. Bonita Ave. (4-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 23-0002) for an after-school daycare program for children with disabilities at 204 N. San Dimas Avenue, within an existing church fellowship hall. The vote was 5-0. The program, operated by Newbridge Social Recreation, will serve clients referred by the San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center and includes social skills training. The Commission also discussed but did not vote on a proposed zone change and warehouse development at 320 W. Allen Avenue, recommending it to the City Council for further action.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 23-0002 for after-school daycare at 204 N. San Dimas Avenue (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 19, 2023 (3-0-2, with two abstentions)
• Discussed but did not vote on Zone Change 21-0001, Lot Merger 21-0001, and related permits for a warehouse at 320 W. Allen Avenue; recommended to City Council

Senior Citizens Commission Meeting

The Commission will discuss upcoming seminar topics, capital improvement projects, and the Senior Services Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes a review of the Senior Citizen Foundation Treasury Report and requests for new equipment.

• Discussion of Senior Services Strategic Plan including Senior Games and Medicare plans
• Review of Senate Bill discussions regarding SB-17, SB-20, and SB-37
• Senior Center purchase requests for coffee pots and a PA system
• Review of the Senior Citizen Foundation Treasury Report

The Senior Citizens Commission approved the January 5, 2023 meeting minutes unanimously. The main discussion centered on a City Council study session proposing shorter commissioner terms, reducing commissions to five members, and requiring all commissioners to be registered voters. Commissioners expressed opposition to reducing the commission size and supported keeping a City Council liaison. No final decisions were made on these proposals.

• Approved January 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motioned to discuss Senate bills SB-17, SB-20, and SB-37 as future agenda items (passed)

Equestrian Commission Meeting

The meeting was procedural in nature. The only recorded action was the approval of the minutes from the March 7, 2023 meeting.

• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council Study Session & Regular Meeting

The City Council approved a lease agreement for space at the Walker House and authorized several financial payments and equipment upgrades. The council also approved a national opioid settlement and denied a specific legal claim.

• Approved Resolution 2023-20 for warrant registers totaling $1,240,308.94 (5-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023 Special and Regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved National Opioid Settlement and Resolution 2023-21 (5-0)
• Awarded Western Audio Visual contract for Council Chambers AV upgrades (5-0)
• Denied Claim Haynes v. City of San Dimas (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute a 3-year lease with Vincenzo’s Terrazza, Inc. at 121 N. San Dimas Avenue (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission recommended a municipal code amendment to simplify RV overnight parking permits. They also approved the construction of a new single-family residence on Rebecca Drive.

• Recommended approval of MCTA 21-0005 to change RV parking and storage rules (5-0-0)
• Approved construction of a 6,342 sq-ft home at 325 Rebecca Drive via Resolution PC-1662 (5-0-0)
• Approved June 16, 2022 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved September 1, 2022 and December 15, 2022 minutes (5-0-0)

Development Plan Review Board Meeting

The Development Plan Review Board recommended approval of a new multi-tenant warehouse/office building and a permit to remove 17 mature trees. The recommendation includes specific conditions regarding lighting, noise ordinance compliance, and fire lane access. The project will move to the Planning Commission for further consideration.

• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-2)
• Recommended approval of DPRB Case No. 21-0002 & Tree Permit 21-0004 for a 63,749 sq ft warehouse (5-0-1)

DPRB Meeting

The Development Plan Review Board approved the construction of a two-story home and garage on a vacant lot. Staff also provided an update on unpermitted lighting at a local restaurant.

• Approved DPRB Case No. 22-0018 for a 6,342 sq-ft residence at 325 Rebecca Drive (6-0-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Commission approved the construction of a single-family residence on Southcliff Street. It also recommended approval for a Conditional Use Permit to add 18 Alzheimer’s/dementia units to a facility on Cypress Way.

• Approved Resolution PC-1661 for a 6,333 sq ft home at 1046 Southcliff Street (4-0-1)
• Recommended approval of Resolution PC-1660 for 18 Alzheimer’s/dementia units at 801 Cypress Way (4-0-1)

DPRB

The Board reviewed a request to construct a 6,333 square-foot two-story single-family residence, including a rooftop deck and four-car garage, at 1046 Southcliff Street. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the project.

• Reviewed Case No. 21-0011 for residence at 1046 Southcliff Street; outcome not recorded

Planning

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a municipal code text amendment to allow single-family residences established before 1970 to remain as primary uses in the A-P Administrative Professional Zone. This change aims to protect existing residential uses and historic resources, particularly along San Dimas Avenue.

• Recommended approval of MCTA 23-0001 to allow pre-1970 single-family residences in the A-P Zone (4-0-1)

DPRB Meeting

The Development Plan Review Board recommended approval to the Planning Commission for a 6,333 square-foot single-family residence. Approval is subject to modifications regarding architectural stamps, solar panel screening, and the clarification of conceptual site improvements.

• Recommended approval of 6,333 sq ft residence at 1046 Southcliff Street (4-1-1)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of a Municipal Code Text Amendment to grading limits in Specific Plan 11 Area I. However, the Commission denied the associated Mitigated Negative Declaration and monitoring program, citing onerous reporting requirements for residents.

• Approved Resolution PC-1657 recommending MCTA 20-0005 to City Council (3-0-2)
• Denied Resolution PC-1658 regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and monitoring program (3-0-2)