San Dimas public meetings in 2025

City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Authority and Public Facilities Financing Corporation Meeting

The council adopted a resolution for two pre‑paid warrant registers totaling $1.89 million and approved the minutes from the October 28 meetings. It approved a $916,283 capital improvement at the San Dimas Canyon Golf Course, authorized a Bus Stop Enhancement Program with a $40,000 appropriation, and denied the Cruz v. City claim. The council also awarded Waterline Technologies a contract to replace swim blocks at the recreation center for $71,350.45.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-56 for pre‑paid warrant registers ($1,323,314.82 and $563,340.53) – approved 5‑0
• Approve minutes of October 28, 2025 special and regular meetings – approved 5‑0
• Approve Capital Improvement Project at San Dimas Canyon Golf Course ($916,283) – approved 5‑0
• Approve Bus Stop Enhancement Program funds agreement and appropriate $40,000 – approved 5‑0
• Deny Claim Cruz v. City of San Dimas – approved 5‑0
• Award contract to Waterline Technologies for swim‑block replacement ($71,350.45) and authorize City Manager – approved 5‑0

City Council Special Meeting

The San Dimas City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed-session evaluation of the City Manager's performance. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chamber.

• City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation
• Public Comment on Closed Session
• City Council meeting at 245 East Bonita Avenue

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission approved the consent calendar, which included the July 17, 2025 minutes, with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were formally decided; the commission discussed a large housing development but did not vote on its approval.

• Approved consent calendar and July 17, 2025 minutes (5-0)

Traffic Safety Committee Meeting

The Traffic Safety Committee will discuss several resident and staff requests, including upgrades to LED stop signs at Reeder & Renshaw and Valley Center Rd & Cienega Ave, and reviews of speed‑limit signage on Baseline Road and Bonita Ave. Additional items include a red‑curb request on N Amelia, a stop‑sign review at Canyon Rd & Gladstone St, and a park‑usage concern on Shellman Ave. The meeting is advisory and open to public comment.

• 11-25-01 Reeder & Renshaw Stop Sign – upgrade to LED
• 11-25-04 Valley Center Rd & Cienega Ave Stop Sign – LED upgrade request
• 11-25-05 Baseline Road Speed Limit Concern – review speed limit from Amelia Ave to San Dimas Ave
• 11-25-06 Bonita Ave Review of Speed Limit Signage – westbound signage from Walnut Ave to Pony Express
• 05-25-04 & 06 Renwick and Shellman Avenue – park usage and parking concerns

The Traffic Safety Committee approved the installation of two “No Parking Anytime Buses Exempt” signs on San Dimas Cyn Road. The committee also approved the Traffic and Transportation Coordination Plan (TTCP) with minor revisions. The Renwick and Shellman Avenue park‑usage issue was closed with no further action, and the Kelsey Road & Bidwell Road turning concern was left unchanged with no further action needed.

• Approved placement of two “No Parking Anytime Buses Exempt” signs on San Dimas Cyn Road
• Approved TTCP (Traffic and Transportation Coordination Plan) with minor revisions
• Closed Renwick and Shellman Avenue park usage and parking concerns; no further action needed
• No further action needed for Kelsey Road & Bidwell Road turning issue; previous recommendation stands

Public Safety Commission Meeting

The Public Safety Commission voted to approve the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Patrick Jones, seconded by Commissioner Orlando Pimentel, and carried with a 6‑0 vote. No other actions or resolutions were adopted during the November 18, 2025 meeting.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken; the board discussed upcoming community events and the Marchant Park stormwater design project but did not vote on them. The next commission meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2025.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The San Dimas City Council approved a subdivision that will split one parcel at 901 W. Covina Blvd into 19 new parcels with 37 two‑story homes, including seven affordable units, and will remove 40 mature trees. The council also adopted several resolutions and ordinances covering budget items, code amendments, and waste‑rate adjustments.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-53 approving $306,529.02 for the warrant register – vote 5‑0
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with SGV Council of Governments and appropriation up to $115,790 for Measure A Local Solutions Funds
• Adopted Ordinance 1332 eliminating Chapter 18.188 explosives from the municipal code
• Approved subdivision of 901 W. Covina Blvd into 19 parcels with 37 homes (7 affordable) – vote 4‑1 (Resolution 2025-55)
• Adopted Ordinance 1331 amending Title 15 and adopting multiple building codes – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-54 adjusting solid waste collection rates for 2026 – vote 5‑0
• Approved minutes of the October 14, 2025 City Council meeting – unanimous
• Approved minutes of the October 28, 2025 City Council meeting

Successor Agency to the former San Dimas Redevelopment Agency Meeting

The Successor Agency will hold a closed‑session conference with its real‑property negotiators to discuss the price and payment terms for 344 W. Bonita Avenue (APN 8386‑021‑913). The negotiating parties are the City of San Dimas (as Successor Agency) and Pioneer Square, LLC. No other agenda items are listed.

• Conference with real‑property negotiators on 344 W. Bonita Ave (APN 8386‑021‑913) – price and terms of payment with Pioneer Square, LLC

Equestrian Commission Meeting

The Equestrian Commission approved the minutes from its July 1, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The commission also discussed parade participation limits, motorized‑bike enforcement, off‑leash dogs, and trail safety concerns, but no further actions were decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2025.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The council voted 4‑1 to approve Resolution 2025‑52, which authorizes a vesting tract map and related approvals for a 164‑unit condominium development east of 444 E. Bonita Ave., including 17 moderate‑income affordable units and the removal of 116 trees. The council also adopted Ordinance 1331 to incorporate the 2025 California building and related codes by reference, passing the motion 5‑0. Additional actions included approving a $264,600 Measure M fund change order for Fifth Street improvements, awarding a $298,028.70 construction contract for a catch‑basin project, and adopting Ordinance 1332 to delete the explosives chapter from the zoning code, each passing unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑52 for 164‑unit housing project (4‑1)
• Adopted Ordinance 1331 to adopt 2025 California building codes (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1332 to delete explosives chapter from zoning code (5‑0)
• Appointed Councilmember Vienna to San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District board (5‑0)
• Approved $264,600 Measure M Change Order No. 1 for Fifth Street improvements (no vote recorded)
• Awarded Construction Contract 2025‑03 to Oppenheimer National for $298,028.70 (no vote recorded)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑50 (consent calendar) (5‑0)
• Approved Settlement of Mayans v. City of San Dimas claim (no vote recorded)

City Council Special Meeting

The San Dimas City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with real‑property negotiators to discuss the price and payment terms for the parcel at 121 N San Dimas Avenue (APN 8387‑011‑904). The negotiating parties are the City of San Dimas and Vincenzo’s Terrazza, Inc., represented by City Manager Brad McKinney, Assistant City Manager Travis Sais, Parks and Recreation Director Scott Wasserman, and City Attorney Jeff Malawy. The agenda also includes public comment on the closed session and a report on the closed session before adjournment.

• Closed‑session conference on 121 N San Dimas Ave (APN 8387‑011‑904)
• Negotiating parties: City of San Dimas and Vincenzo’s Terrazza, Inc.
• City negotiators: Brad McKinney, Travis Sais, Scott Wasserman, Jeff Malawy
• Discussion limited to price and terms of payment
• Public comment on closed session

Golf Course Meeting

The Golf Course Advisory Committee unanimously approved a $182,000 budget allocation to complete capital improvement projects, including fairway tree removal, Oak Tree venue design, and ceremony site completion. The committee also unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 special meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m.

• Approved April 17, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $182,000 budget allocation for capital improvement projects (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The council approved Resolution 2025-48 authorizing $271,673.08 of expenditures, and Resolution 2025-49 allowing the City Manager to execute opioid settlement documents. It adopted Ordinance 1320, amending several residential zoning sections of the municipal code. The council also approved budget carryovers from FY 2024‑25 to FY 2025‑26 and agreed to have the City Manager draft a letter opposing California Senate Bill 79.

• Approved Resolution 2025-48 for $271,673.08 expenditures (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute opioid settlement documents via Resolution 2025-49
• Adopted Ordinance 1320 amending residential zoning code sections
• Approved budget carryovers from FY 2024‑25 to FY 2025‑26 (5-0)
• Received and filed Revised June 2025 Investment Report
• Received and filed August 2025 Investment Report
• Approved minutes of the September 9, 2025 City Council meeting
• Consented to City Manager drafting a letter opposing SB 79

City Council Meeting

The council approved a $1,120,000 budget and awarded the Fifth Street Street Improvement Project to Vance Corporation. It also adopted Resolution 2025-47 authorizing $1,876,985.24 and $391,449.23 for the prepaid warrant registers. The council denied the Reed v. City of San Dimas claim and introduced Ordinance 1320 to amend several zoning chapters.

• Awarded Fifth Street Street Improvement Project to Vance Corporation; approved $1,120,000 budget (no vote recorded)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-47 approving $1,876,985.24 and $391,449.23 for prepaid warrant registers (no vote recorded)
• Denied Reed v. City of San Dimas claim CJP 3054602 (no vote recorded)
• Introduced Ordinance 1320 amending multiple zoning chapters; motion carried 4-0
• Approved consent calendar; motion carried 4-0
• Approved motion to address driveways to nowhere; motion carried 4-0
• Proclaimed September 8‑14, 2025 as National Patriotism Week (no vote recorded)
• Approved minutes of the August 26, 2025 City Council meeting (no vote recorded)

City Council Special Meeting

The San Dimas City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the price and payment terms for the purchase of property at 990 W. Covina Blvd. The meeting will include a closed session with real estate negotiators from the City and the Bonita Unified School District.

• Closed session: Conference with real property negotiators
• Property under negotiation: 990 W. Covina Blvd, San Dimas, CA 91773
• Negotiating parties: Bonita Unified School District and City of San Dimas
• City Manager Brad McKinney and Assistant City Manager Travis Sais to attend
• City Council to hold public comment on closed session items

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission approved the consent calendar with a 4‑0‑1 vote (Commissioner Shirley absent). No other formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded for the subdivision request.

• Approved consent calendar (4-0-1)

Traffic Safety Committee Meeting

The Traffic Safety Committee will discuss resident requests regarding line-of-sight concerns and signage at several city intersections. The body will also review traffic control plans for multiple upcoming community events.

• Review of line-of-sight concerns at Kelsey Road & Bidwell Road, Paseo Alondra at Camino Del Cerritos, and Avenida Ladera onto Avenida Entrada
• Review of turn indicators at Valley Center Ave & Arrow Hwy
• Discussion of drop-off signs and time limits at SDHS-Covina Blvd
• Review of traffic control plans for the San Dimas Beer and Wine Walk, LA Tri Series Triathlon, and Runnin Scared 5K
• Review of traffic control plans for the Halloween Spooktacular and Veteran’s Day Event

The Traffic Safety Committee approved the Traffic and Transportation Control Plans (TTCP) for the San Dimas Beer and Wine Walk, LA Tri Series Triathlon, Runnin Scared 5K, Halloween Spooktacular (adding delineators at Bonita Ave), HEROES Veteran’s Day, and the San Dimas High School Parade, each with minor revisions. Staff recommended adding red curbs at specific school drop‑off locations and sending letters to address line‑of‑sight and vegetation concerns. No changes were recommended for the Covina Blvd drop‑off signage.

• Approved TTCP for San Dimas Beer and Wine Walk Event (minor revisions)
• Approved TTCP for LA Tri Series Triathlon Event (minor revisions)
• Approved TTCP for Runnin Scared 5K Event (minor revisions)
• Approved TTCP for Halloween Spooktacular Event with additional delineators at Bonita Ave (minor revisions)
• Approved TTCP for San Dimas Community Foundation HEROES Veteran’s Day Event (minor revisions)
• Approved TTCP for San Dimas High School Parade Application (minor revisions)
• Recommended red curb installation at Basilio Ave near Coronado and Portola Streets
• Recommended red curb addition west of Covina Blvd staff parking lot exit (≈30 ft)

Public Safety Commission Meeting

The Public Safety Commission approved the minutes of the January 21, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the September 16, 2025 meeting. Commissioners received reports on crime trends, upcoming events, and Metro Gold Line preparation.

• Approved minutes of Jan 21, 2025 meeting (6‑0)

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other actions or votes were recorded during the July 15, 2025 session.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The council adopted Resolution 2025-45 to approve $793,716.88 in warrant demands and adopted Resolution 2025-46 authorizing the additional national opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma. It awarded the Marchant Park watershed design contract to CWE, renewed a cloud‑based contract management solution with Intelligent Contracts, RLDatix, and appointed Maya Yassine as a youth commissioner to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The council also denied three pending legal claims (Bennett, Crenshaw, Smith). All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Adopt Resolution 2025-45 approving $793,716.88 warrant demands (5-0)
• Deny Claim Bennett v. City of San Dimas (5-0)
• Deny Claim Crenshaw v. City of San Dimas (5-0)
• Deny Claim Smith v. City of San Dimas (5-0)
• Award Marchant Park watershed design contract to CWE; approve $645,117 budget (5-0)
• Approve Additional National Opioid Settlement with Purdue Pharma (5-0)
• Approve three‑year contract renewal with Intelligent Contracts, RLDatix for $40,949.40 (5-0)
• Appoint Maya Yassine as youth commissioner to Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)

Equestrian Commission Meeting

The Equestrian Commission voted to allow jumping in the City’s Community Rodeo Arena. The motion was proposed by Chair Albert Pasillas, moved by Commissioner Menyoun Andrade, seconded by Commissioner Rene Cravin, and passed unanimously. The commission also approved the May 6, 2025 special‑meeting minutes without dissent.

• Approved special meeting minutes of May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved allowing jumping at the Community Arena (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The council approved several items, including Resolution 2025‑43 for pre‑paid warrants, a second amendment to the San Dimas Sportsplex joint‑use agreement, and funding for a security‑camera project at the senior center. It also adopted the 2025 Citywide Bicycle Master Plan by passing Resolution 2025‑44. All motions were carried unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑43 for pre‑paid warrant registers ($1,483,740 and $823,437) – Motion carried 5‑0
• Approved minutes of the July 22, 2025 City Council meeting – Unanimous approval
• Approved agreement with De Novo Planning Group for General Safety Plan – Approved
• Approved second amendment to the Joint Use Agreement for San Dimas Sportsplex – Motion carried 5‑0
• Ratified revisions to the City Field Allocation Policy – Approved
• Approved $66,058 appropriation for security cameras at the Senior Center and agreement with Netsync – Approved
• Approved $78,000 professional service agreement with Jones & Madhavan Architecture for Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates – Approved
• Adopted the 2025 Citywide Bicycle Master Plan (Resolution 2025‑44) – Motion carried 5‑0

City Council and Successor Agency Meeting

The council adopted Ordinance 1329 to create objective design standards for qualified housing and mixed‑use projects, and also adopted Ordinances 1327 and 1330 covering speed limits and sewer regulations. It approved Resolutions 2025‑41 and 2025‑42 establishing downtown parking restrictions and a permit parking district. Councilmember Eric Weber was appointed Mayor Pro Tem, and the council denied two pending claims while approving several service contracts.

• Adopted Ordinance 1329 establishing design standards for qualified housing and mixed‑use developments
• Adopted Ordinance 1327 designating speed limits on certain city streets
• Adopted Ordinance 1330 amending the sanitary sewers and industrial waste ordinance
• Approved Resolutions 2025‑41 and 2025‑42 establishing downtown parking restrictions and a permit parking district (motion carried 4‑0)
• Appointed Councilmember Eric Weber as Mayor Pro Tem (motion carried 4‑0)
• Denied Claim Mieux v. City of San Dimas
• Denied Claim ABI Construction Inc. v. City of San Dimas
• Approved a one‑year contract extension with The Sauce Creative Services Corporation for the city newsletter (up to $68,802.76)

City Council Special Meeting

The San Dimas City Council will hold a special meeting on August 12, 2025, to discuss anticipated litigation with legal counsel. The meeting will include a closed session to address one case involving significant exposure to litigation.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation
• Public comment on closed session items
• Report on closed session items
• Adjournment

City Council Meeting

The San Dimas City Council approved supplemental budget appropriations to reconcile account overages for the 2024‑25 fiscal year, with the motion carried 5‑0. The council also denied three pending claims (State Farm, Brown, and Estrada) and adopted several ordinances, including an amendment to the Affordable Housing Overlay Zone and a speed‑limit ordinance, each approved unanimously. Additional resolutions authorized a $475,944.24 warrant register and the FY 2025‑26 operating and capital improvement program budget, both passed 5‑0.

• Approved Resolution 2025-37 authorizing $475,944.24 warrant register (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1328 amending Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (unanimous Yes: Badar, Bratakos, Nakano, Vienna, Weber)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-38 denying State Farm, Brown, and Estrada claims (5-0)
• Approved supplemental budget appropriations to reconcile 2024‑25 fiscal year (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-28 for FY 2025‑26 operating and capital improvement program budget (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1327 designating speed limits on certain streets (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1329 establishing design standards for qualified housing and mixed‑use developments (5-0)
• Directed staff to implement a two‑phase parking restriction plan (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission approved the consent calendar with a 5‑0 vote. It also voted 5‑0 to continue the public hearing on Municipal Code Text Amendment 25‑01, which would remove Affordable Housing Overlay Zone 2, to the May 15 meeting. No vote was taken on the Tree Preservation amendment; staff will continue revising the proposal.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Continued public hearing on AHO-2 removal to May 15 (5-0)
• Discussed Tree Preservation amendment; no decision taken

Traffic Safety Committee Meeting

The Traffic Safety Committee will review several resident requests about traffic conditions on specific streets and consider a few city applications. Discussion items include cross‑traffic on Cataract and Second Street, right‑turn lane and signage concerns on Arrow Highway, speed and stop‑sign issues on Eucla Avenue, parking concerns on Shellman Avenue, and a red curb installation at 920 N Amelia Avenue. The committee will also review applications for the City Birthday, San Dimas High School Parada, and the National Night Out event.

• 07-25-01 Cataract & Second Street concerns regarding cross traffic
• 07-25-02 Arrow Hwy & Cataract concerns regarding right turn lanes onto Arrow Hwy
• 07-25-03 Eucla Ave concerns about speed and stop sign compliance
• 05-25-04- Renwick and Shellman Avenue vehicles parking concerns
• 05-25-09 Red curb installation in front of 920 N Amelia Avenue

The Traffic Safety Committee approved the City Birthday event to be held with the Farmers Market. The committee also approved the National Night Out event, adding specific “No turn” and “Special Event Ahead” signs on Bonita Avenue.

• Approved City Birthday event (in conjunction with Farmers Market)
• Approved National Night Out event with additional signage

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the Jan. 21, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also approved the Bicycle Master Plan and asked staff to share it with City Council, adding a note to consider a future bike lane on Arrow Highway. Finally, the commission approved the FY 2025‑2026 budget priority list for staff to present to City Council, placing the recreation center and aquatic programs at the top.

• Approved Jan. 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Bicycle Master Plan and directed staff to share with City Council (unanimous, with addition to consider Arrow Highway bike lane)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget priority list for City Council presentation, prioritizing recreation center and aquatic programs (unanimous)

Development Plan Review Board Meeting

The Development Plan Review Board approved the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved DPRB 24‑02, the request to modify the exterior of the two‑story building at 213 W. Bonita Avenue, subject to staff‑recommended conditions, also by a 5‑0 vote. The board agreed staff may work with the applicant on paint colors and other details.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved exterior modification of 213 W. Bonita Ave (DPRB 24-02) with conditions (5-0)

Equestrian Commission Meeting

The Equestrian Commission approved the special meeting minutes from March 4, 2025 with a unanimous vote. The commission also received updates on trail maintenance, brush clearing, dog‑park issues, and the Sycamore Ranch storm‑drain project, but no further actions were voted on. The meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.

• Approved March 4, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)

Development Plan Review Board Meeting

The Development Plan Review Board approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. The board also considered DPRB 24‑02, a request to modify the exterior of a historic two‑story building at 213 W Bonita Avenue, with staff recommending approval subject to conditions. The minutes do not record a vote or final decision on that request. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 22 2025 minutes (no vote recorded)
• Considered DPRB 24‑02 request to modify historic building at 213 W Bonita Avenue; no decision recorded

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved Resolution 2025-31 authorizing $1,398,237.78 and $443,843.34 in pre‑paid warrant registers. It adopted several contract extensions, a waste‑service extension, and budget funding for playground repairs. Motions to create pickleball courts at Lone Hill Park and to adopt a new speed‑limit ordinance both failed, while a motion to reevaluate the city’s traffic study passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2025-31 authorizing $1,398,237.78 and $443,843.34 in pre‑paid warrant registers (4‑0)
• Approved contract extension for Annual Concrete Maintenance (up to $600,000) and Street Sweeping Services ($237,888.59)
• Approved Professional Service Agreement with Daus Technologies for IT Managed Services (up to $120,779)
• Approved three‑year extension of solid waste management agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc.
• Adopted Ordinance 1324 eliminating the Development Plan Review Board
• Approved $70,851.50 budget appropriation for Via Verde Park playground repairs
• Motion to convert a tennis court to four pickleball courts at Lone Hill Park failed 2‑2
• Motion to introduce Ordinance 1327 designating speed limits failed 2‑2; motion to reevaluate traffic study carried 4‑0

City Council Meeting

The San Dimas City Council approved a construction contract up to $485,329.24 to replace the City Hall pitched roofs and adopted several ordinances, including film‑permit requirements, a tree‑preservation amendment, and fire‑hazard zone updates. It also approved assessments for open‑space maintenance districts and funded the Sports Plex project. A motion to fund a second pickleball court at Lone Hill Park was rejected.

• Approved City Hall pitched roof replacement contract $485,329.24 (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1323 establishing film permit requirements (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1324 amending code to eliminate Development Plan Review Board (5‑0)
• Introduced Ordinance 1326 tree‑preservation amendment for single‑family properties (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1325 updating Fire Hazard Severity Zones (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-25 setting city‑wide landscape parcel tax (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-27 confirming assessment for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 (5‑0)
• Rejected motion to fund a second pickleball court at Lone Hill Park (2‑3)

City Council Meeting

The City Council adopted Resolution 2025-22 to approve $266,553.47 for the April 30 pre‑paid warrant register and $751,956.65 for the May 15 warrant register. The council approved the consent calendar and the minutes from the April 22 study session and the May 13 council meeting. A parking moratorium was approved to cover Bonita Unified School District Spring Break and the Easter holiday, with retroactive dismissal of citations for the week before Easter. Ordinance 1324 was introduced to eliminate the Development Plan Review Board.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-22 approving $266,553.47 and $751,956.65 warrant registers
• Approved minutes of the April 22, 2025 study session
• Approved minutes of the May 13, 2025 City Council meeting
• Approved consent calendar (vote 4-0)
• Approved Easter holiday parking moratorium covering Spring Break (vote 4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 1324 to eliminate Development Plan Review Board (vote 4-0)

Development Plan Review Board Meeting

The Development Plan Review Board considered DPRB 25-02, a request to approve unpermitted window graphics on the east and south façade of the Wells Fargo Bank building at 925 W. Arrow Highway, within Specific Plan 18 (SP‑18). Staff recommended approval subject to conditions of approval. The minutes do not record a vote or final decision on the request.

Traffic Safety Committee Meeting

The San Dimas Traffic Safety Committee will discuss nine resident requests regarding traffic safety, including speeding concerns, parking issues, and requests for signage installation. The committee will also review a site plan for a 'Cars & Coffee' event.

• Review request for signage at San Dimas Canyon Golf Course exit
• Review request for red curb installation at 920 N Amelia Avenue
• Review request for signage at Shull Elementary parking area
• Review request for signage at Fifth Street and Monte Vista Avenue dip
• Review 'Cars & Coffee' city event application and site plan

The Traffic Safety Committee approved the application for the Cars & Coffee city event, requiring only minor revisions. For other resident requests, the committee made recommendations such as installing stop signs at golf‑course exits, adding advisory speed signs on Fifth Street, installing 25 mph signs on North Shellman Avenue, and painting a red curb at 920 N Amelia Avenue. No votes or formal approvals were recorded for those items.

• Cars & Coffee city event approved (minor revisions)

Public Safety Commission Meeting

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Orlando Pimentel, seconded by Commissioner Bob Olander, and carried 5‑0. No other actions were decided during the May 20, 2025 meeting.

• Approved September 17, 2024 minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission adopted a motion to approve the minutes from the April 17, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. Staff presented recommendations to adopt resolutions for two municipal code text amendments related to affordable housing and development standards, and to review the 2025 Bicycle Master Plan draft, but no adoption votes were recorded. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 17, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

City Council Meeting

The council approved a $1,313,770.66 spending resolution with all members voting yes. It also adopted Ordinance 1323 establishing Chapter 120 film‑permit requirements by a 4‑1 vote, and approved the city’s investment policy by a 5‑0 vote. Additional actions included recognizing Public Service Recognition Week, denying an insurance claim, and appointing Mayor Pro Tem Nakano as a delegate to the League of California Cities.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-20 approving $1,313,770.66 expenditure (Yes: Badar, Bratakos, Nakano, Weber; No: none; Absent: none; Abstain: none)
• Adopted Ordinance 1323 establishing Chapter 120 – Film Permit Requirements (4-1; Yes: Bratakos, Nakano, Vienna, Weber; No: Badar)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-21 approving the city’s investment policy (5-0; Yes: Badar, Bratakos, Nakano, Vienna, Weber)
• Recognized Public Service Recognition Week (5-0 vote)
• Denied Claim Technology Insurance Company v. City of San Dimas (no vote recorded)
• Adopted Ordinance 1322 amending municipal code text (no vote recorded)
• Approved minutes of the April 8, 2025 City Council meeting (no vote recorded)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Nakano as the League of California Cities delegate (consensus)

Equestrian Commission Meeting

The commission voted to approve the Equestrian Commission special meeting minutes from January 7, 2025. The motion was moved by Commissioner Menyoun, seconded by Commissioner Cravin, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved Jan 7, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)

Senior Citizens Meeting

The commission approved the November 7, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. Commissioners voted unanimously to make the senior center art room the number‑one budget priority for fiscal year 2025‑2026. They also unanimously nominated Kathy Rentschler for the 2025 Older American Award and agreed to oppose Senate Bill 522.

• Approved November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Designated senior center art room as top FY 2025‑2026 budget priority (unanimous)
• Nominated Kathy Rentschler for 2025 Older American Award (unanimous)
• Supported opposition to Senate Bill 522 (unanimous)

Development Plan Review Board Meeting

The Development Plan Review Board approved DPRB 24-16 for 1006 Via Romales, adding conditions that the front‑yard setback be limited to five feet for fence installation only and that the gate remain at least eighteen feet from the back of the sidewalk. The motion was carried unanimously, 5‑0. The board also approved the October 24 and November 26, 2024 DPRB minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote, and adjourned to the April 24, 2025 meeting.

• Approved October 24, 2024 DPRB minutes (5‑0)
• Approved November 26, 2024 DPRB minutes (5‑0)
• Approved DPRB 24-16 with revised setback conditions (5‑0)

City Council Meeting

The council adopted several consent‑calendar items, including resolutions for pre‑paid warrant registers, assessment‑district engineer reports, and recognitions of Earthquake Preparedness and Autism Awareness months. It authorized $1,558,000 for fifteen new fleet vehicles, totaling $1,270,464.45, and adopted Ordinances 1317 and 1322 concerning shopping‑center management and zone‑change procedures. All items were approved, with most votes 5‑0 and one item passing 4‑1 with one abstention.

• Approved consent items 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,10 (5‑0; item 8 passed 4‑1 with one abstention)
• Approved consent items 5 and 9 (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1322 to eliminate initiation process for zone changes (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1317 establishing shopping‑center management standards (5‑0)
• Authorized $1,558,000 for purchase of fifteen fleet vehicles, total cost $1,270,464.45 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑17 approving pre‑paid warrant registers totaling $859,422.24 (5‑0)
• Adopted engineer’s reports for Boulevard and Northwoods Assessment Districts (5‑0)
• Recognized Earthquake Preparedness Month and Autism Awareness Month (5‑0)

Golf Course Meeting

The Golf Course Advisory Committee reviewed the 2024 Q4 financial report, discussed a $68,000 irrigation valve replacement request, and considered a list of 2025 capital improvement projects. Recommendations were made to approve four projects, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission approved the revised minutes from February 20, 2025 and the minutes from March 20, 2025. Staff presented recommendations on two municipal code text amendments—deleting Affordable Housing Overlay Zone No. 2 and exempting certain single‑family properties from tree‑preservation rules—but no vote was taken on those items. No other actions were recorded.

• Approved February 20, 2025 revised Planning Commission minutes (consent calendar)
• Approved March 20, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (consent calendar)

City Council Meeting

The council approved several items, including the consent calendar (Resolution 2025-14) and a resolution naming the city skate park after Deputy David L. Campbell. It denied three pending claims against the city and approved a $77,207.05 change order for reroofing city yard buildings. Additional approvals covered supplemental budget appropriations, raising the fixed‑asset capitalization threshold to $10,000, and adopting a new ordinance on shopping‑cart management.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-14 (consent calendar) – approved 5-0
• Deny Claim Gott v. City of San Dimas
• Deny Claim Li v. City of San Dimas
• Deny Claim Babakhanlou v. City of San Dimas
• Approve Change Order No. 1 for reroofing City Yard Buildings 3 & 6 – $77,207.05
• Approve supplemental budget appropriations for cable room cooling, color plotter, sidewalk replacement, and CDBG housing rehab
• Approve increase of capitalization threshold for fixed assets from $5,000 to $10,000
• Approve Resolution 2025-16 naming the skate park after Deputy David L. Campbell – approved 5-0

City Council Meeting

The council adopted Resolution 2025-13 authorizing prepaid warrant registers totaling $1,457,422.95. It approved the February 25, 2025 study session minutes and adopted Ordinance 1321 to amend accessory dwelling unit and electric vehicle charging station codes. Finally, the council approved a joint sewer‑annexation resolution with Los Angeles County and regional water districts.

• Approved Resolution 2025-13 for prepaid warrant registers ($629,526.12 and $827,895.83) (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the February 25, 2025 study session and council meeting (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1321 amending ADU and EV charging station codes (5-0)
• Approved joint sewer‑annexation resolution with Los Angeles County and regional water districts (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission approved the consent calendar, adopting the December 19, 2024 and January 16, 2025 minutes with a 4‑0‑1 vote. Commissioners discussed Municipal Code Text Amendment 24‑11, which would shift many Development Plan Review Board duties to staff, the director, or the commission, but no vote was taken on the amendment. The commission agreed to transfer the License and Permit Hearing Board review to the Planning Commission. Members also suggested a joint study session with City Council before the amendment is finalized.

• Approved December 19, 2024 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved January 16, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Agreed to move License and Permit Hearing Board review to Planning Commission (no vote recorded)
• Recommended a joint study session with City Council on the code amendment (no vote recorded)

Traffic Safety Committee Meeting

The San Dimas Traffic Safety Committee will meet to discuss a resident's request regarding the Badillo Street and Valley Center Avenue intersection and review updates to the Bicycle Master Plan. The committee will also review Traffic Control Plans and Coordination Agreements for several community events, including the Arbor Day Event, Easter Egg Hunt, Farmers Market, and Music in the Park.

• Review Badillo Street and Valley Center Avenue intersection concerns
• Review Bicycle Master Plan Update
• Review Traffic Control Plans and Coordination Agreements for events
• Arbor Day Event
• Easter Egg Hunt Event

The Traffic Safety Committee approved the Bicycle Master Plan update and several community events (Arbor Day, Easter Egg Hunt, Farmers Market, Music in the Park) with minor revisions. It also recommended red‑curb installations, signal lens upgrades, and additional enforcement at Badillo Street and Valley Center Avenue. Staff were directed to proceed with signage and striping at Oakway Avenue and Ghent Street and to refresh striping at Covina Boulevard and Valley Center Avenue.

• Approved Bicycle Master Plan update with minor revisions
• Approved Arbor Day event with minor revisions
• Approved Easter Egg Hunt event with minor revisions
• Approved San Dimas Farmers Market event with minor revisions
• Approved Music in the Park event
• Recommended red curb additions, enforcement, and signal lens upgrades at Badillo & Valley Center (no vote recorded)
• Directed staff to move forward with signage and striping at Oakway Ave & Ghent St
• Directed staff to refresh striping at Covina Blvd & Valley Center Ave (off‑agenda item)

Traffic Safety Committee Meeting

The San Dimas Traffic Safety Committee will discuss several resident and agency requests concerning traffic safety at specific intersections. Items include concerns on Gladstone Avenue, Puente Street, Oakway Avenue, and Valley Center Avenue, as well as a near‑miss incident near Ekstrand Elementary. The committee will also consider revising its request form and moving meetings to Wednesdays.

• Review traffic intersection concern at Gladstone Avenue & Walnut Avenue (resident request)
• Review traffic intersection concerns at Puente St & Avenida Monte Vista / Puente St & Via Esperanza (resident request)
• Consider installing stop signs at Oakway Ave & Ghent Ave (resident request)
• Review near‑miss incident at Ekstrand Elementary (Juanita & Basilio intersection) (BUSD request)
• Review reckless driving concerns on Valley Center Ave between Gainsborough Road & Silver Bit Court (resident request)