San Dimas public meetings in 2023

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

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)