San Dimas public meetings in 2024
9 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission voted 4-0 (with one recusal) to recommend City Council approval of Municipal Code Text Amendment 20-05, which revises grading limits in Specific Plan 11 and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Commission also approved a 5-lot subdivision on Oakway Avenue and recommended a zoning code cleanup amendment. All actions are recommendations to the City Council, not final approvals.
- Approved Resolution PC-1689 and PC-1670 recommending City Council adopt MCTA 20-05 (grading limits in Specific Plan 11) with revision to Section 18.518.170.D.1.a (4-0-0-1, Davis recused)
- Approved Resolution PC-1687 recommending City Council approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map 24-01 (5-lot subdivision at 720 N. Oakway Ave) with added condition on private drive maintenance (5-0)
- Approved Resolution PC-1688 recommending City Council approve MCTA 24-09 (zoning code cleanup, including new short-term rental prohibition and rear yard setback) (5-0)
- Approved initiation of a Municipal Code Text Amendment to update ADU and EV charging station regulations for state law compliance (5-0)
- Approved October 17, 2024 Planning Commission minutes (5-0)
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved a consent calendar including a $376,000 construction contract for the Horsethief Canyon Park Soccer Field Renovation, a $376,000 budget appropriation, and a $300,000 budget for the Refuse Building Roof Replacement Project. It also adopted a 2025 solid waste rate adjustment via Resolution 2024-84. During the study session, staff was directed to revise the SB 9 ordinance and the tree preservation ordinance, including removing enforcement in single-family yards.
- Approved consent calendar including $376,000 soccer field renovation contract (5-0)
- Approved $300,000 budget for Refuse Building Roof Replacement (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-84 for 2025 solid waste rate adjustment (3-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 1318 to update bidding thresholds (3-0)
- Directed staff to revise SB 9 ordinance per SB 450 limits
- Directed staff to remove tree ordinance enforcement in single-family yards
- Approved Housing Authority administrative services agreement ($316,000) (5-0)
- Appointed Mayor as Housing Authority Chair and City Manager as Executive Director (5-0)
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff reports on tree reimbursement, bridge art installation, park retention tanks, summer tree care, and LED lighting, plus commissioner comments.
- Approved May 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council Meeting
The San Dimas City Council approved the consent calendar items 1-4, 7, and 9-12, including a housing ordinance update, and rejected all bids for the Horsethief Canyon Park Trail Rehabilitation Project. They also approved modified guidelines for the Restaurant Attraction and Assistance Program, allowing existing restaurants to expand service hours by 30% or more. The council introduced Ordinance 1310 to amend camping regulations and denied a claim by Iniguez.
- Approved consent calendar items 1-4, 7, 9-12 (4-0)
- Approved Restaurant Attraction and Assistance Program guidelines with modification for existing restaurants (4-0)
- Rejected all bids for Horsethief Canyon Park Trail Rehabilitation Project (4-0)
- Approved purchase of five fleet vehicles, backhoe, and crack sealer for $604,251 (4-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 1310 amending camping regulations (4-0)
- Denied claim Iniguez v. City of San Dimas
- Approved warrant register of $1,786,603.75
- Approved contract with Charles Abbott Associates for inspection services
Planning Commission Special Meeting
The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council adopt the Downtown Specific Plan (General Plan Amendment 24-02, Zone Change 24-02, and Municipal Code Text Amendment 24-07), including certification of the Environmental Impact Report. The commission also voted 5-0 to recommend approval of General Plan Amendment 24-03, Zone Change 24-03, and Municipal Code Text Amendment 24-08, which would increase density at The Trails at San Dimas Apartments and allow residential uses in Specific Plan 23, with a modification to limit the higher density to the southern portion of the Trails parcels. Both items will be forwarded to the City Council meeting on September 24.
- Approved Resolution PC-1682 recommending City Council certify the Downtown Specific Plan EIR (5-0)
- Approved Resolution PC-1683 recommending City Council adopt the Downtown Specific Plan zoning and code amendments (5-0)
- Approved Resolution PC-1684 recommending City Council adopt GPA 24-03, Zone Change 24-03, and MCTA 24-08, with the higher density limited to the southern portion of The Trails parcels (5-0)
Senior Citizens Special Meeting
The Senior Citizens Commission approved minutes from its March 7 and March 19, 2024 meetings unanimously. Staff reported on the YWCA lunch and Grab and Go programs, City Olympics participation, and the upcoming summer recreation guide. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on announcements and program updates.
- Approved March 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March 19, 2024 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
Planning Commission Special Meeting
The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approval of Municipal Code Text Amendment 23-03, which updates housing definitions, allows more housing types, and revises the density bonus ordinance to comply with state law and the 6th Cycle Housing Element. Commissioners stated they approved the resolution strictly to maintain compliance, not because they agree with all provisions. The commission also voted 5-0 to initiate a separate code amendment for a scenic easement line at 905 Wellington Road.
- Approved consent calendar approving April 18 and June 20, 2024 minutes (5-0)
- Recommended City Council approval of MCTA 23-03 housing code update via Resolution PC-1679 (5-0)
- Approved initiation of MCTA to modify scenic easement line at 905 Wellington Road (5-0)
- Adjourned to regular meeting scheduled for August 15, 2024 (5-0)
Traffic Safety Committee Meeting
The committee is reviewing resident and BUSD requests for traffic-related changes, including red curb installations, stop signs, and speed humps. They are also reviewing applications for various community events and their associated sign placements.
- Request to change red zones at Ekstrand Elementary to 'drop off only' zones on Walnut Avenue
- Proposed installation of speed humps on N Delancey Avenue between Payson and Juanita
- Review of parking sign changes and resident passes for One and All Church
- Review of the High Incidence Intersection Report
- Application reviews for community events including Cars & Coffee and LA Tri Series
Traffic Safety Committee Meeting
The Traffic Safety Committee is reviewing several traffic control items. This includes a request for a new westbound stop sign at North Cataract Avenue and West Dalepark Drive. The committee will also review traffic plans for the Lantern 5K Walk and a potential crosswalk at Saints Court.
- New westbound stop sign at North Cataract Avenue and West Dalepark Drive
- Traffic control plan review for the Lantern 5K Walk on April 6, 2024
- Proposed crosswalk installation at Saints Court for Recreation Center patrons