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Jul 31, 2026

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Tree funding and budget approved

Published Jul 31, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Tree funding and budget approved

The Council directed staff to expand tree planting efforts, create a dedicated tree-funds account, and return with options for long-term funding. It also approved the 2026-27 budget, set the citywide landscape parcel tax, and adopted zoning updates that clarify conditional use permit rules.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Council approves key city actions

The City Council approved several routine financial and operational items, adopted new meeting participation rules to comply with Senate Bill 707, and decided not to move forward with the historic Santa Fe cantilever railroad signal relocation project.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Tree plan advances, housing project approved

The council approved a two-lot subdivision and housing project at 1356 W. Cienega Avenue, including a two-story single-family residence and an ADU on each lot, and waived the underground utility requirement by a 4-1 vote.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Budget outlook stays strong

San Dimas staff said the preliminary 2026-27 budget projects a $235,000 General Fund surplus on about $35 million in revenue, with no program cuts proposed and reserves expected to top $44 million.

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Briefing

Apr 29, 2026

Council approves housing, road, and parking items

Council adopted a housing-related code amendment, approved $325,000 for Foothill Boulevard multi-modal design, and set aside $30,000 to replace two overnight parking pay stations.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Council approves housing and pension updates

The City Council approved a housing-related zoning change for sites in the Housing Element, adopted a pension contract amendment with CalPERS, and advanced property management bidding for two housing properties.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Election canceled and leaders appointed

The City Council adopted a resolution appointing Emmett G. Badar as Mayor, Eric Nakano as District 2 councilmember, and Ryan A. Vienna as District 4 councilmember, and canceled the June 2, 2026 election because each office had only one nominee.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

City Council approves zoning and pension changes

The City Council voted 5-0 to advance zoning changes for the Via Verde 76 gas station convenience store and approved pension-related changes tied to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System. It also delayed a historic railroad signal and caboose project for 90 days to require more fundraising progress and clearer safety, liability, and rail-approval details.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Budget updates and policy direction

The City Council approved budget amendments, received the mid-year budget report, and directed staff to draft a clearer attendance policy for council absences.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Council approves spending and outreach contracts

The City Council approved $535,628.30 in warrant payments, a $70,978.00 contract package for SB 1383 solid-waste outreach, and an annual update to parking prohibitions on certain city streets.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Council approves election, EV, and CDBG actions

The City Council approved calling the June 2, 2026 general municipal election, moved ahead with management and fee-setting steps for city-owned electric vehicle charging stations, and adopted the FY 2026-2027 CDBG programs and funding budget.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Council approves audit and appointments

The Council voted 5-0 to receive the city’s annual audited financial statements, approve budget appropriations for CALPERS debt, infrastructure projects, and equipment purchases, and appoint Selina Garcia to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

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Briefing

Dec 10, 2025

Council approves repairs and city contracts

San Dimas City Council approved a $71,350.45 contract to replace swim blocks at the Recreation Center, along with several routine spending and grant items, and accepted directions for a closed-session real estate negotiation.

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Briefing

Nov 13, 2025

San Dimas Council approves housing, utilities, and code changes

The City Council approved a 37-home subdivision with 7 affordable units, 2026 solid waste rate adjustments, and new code updates including adoption of the 2025 California Building Code.

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Briefing

Oct 29, 2025

Council approves major housing project

The Council approved a 164-unit condominium project east of 444 E. Bonita Ave., including 17 affordable units, after a 4-1 vote. It also advanced code updates, a ban on explosives in the zoning code, and several consent items totaling more than $1.9 million in warrant approvals.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 15, 2025

Council approves budget carryovers

San Dimas City Council approved budget carryovers into fiscal year 2025-26 and passed the consent calendar, including $271,673.08 in warrant register demands and an ordinance to clean up zoning code language.

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Briefing

Sep 24, 2025

Council approves street project and zoning cleanup

San Dimas City Council approved a $1,120,000 street improvement project, introduced a zoning ordinance cleanup, and adopted routine spending and other consent items by a 4-0 vote.

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Briefing

Sep 10, 2025

Council approves contract, settlement, and claims

The City Council approved a $575,827 design contract for the Marchant Park Regional Watershed Management Program project, accepted an additional opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, and approved a $793,716.88 warrant register.

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Briefing

Aug 27, 2025

Bicycle master plan approved

San Dimas City Council approved the 2025 Citywide Bicycle Master Plan update on a 5-0 vote and also moved forward with several safety, parks, and facility projects.

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Briefing

Aug 13, 2025

Downtown parking rules approved

The City Council approved new downtown parking restrictions and a permit parking district, both by 4-0 vote, and also adopted a sewer ordinance amendment.

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