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San Dimas Council approves housing, utilities, and code changes

San DimasNov 13, 20252 min read

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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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The council approved a subdivision plan for 19 new parcels that could be built out as 37 detached single-family homes, including 7 affordable housing units. It also approved Waste Management’s request to change solid waste collection rates for 2026, which could affect residents’ trash bills. In addition, the council updated local building rules to match newer state codes and removed the city’s explosives chapter from the zoning code.

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Approved Tentative Tract Map 24-05 for a subdivision at 901 W. Covina Boulevard, including 37 detached single-family residences and 7 affordable housing units, by a 4-1 vote.
Adopted Ordinance 1331 to update San Dimas building and property maintenance code references to the 2025 California Building Code and related codes, with a wording change from "Wildlife" to "Wildland," by a 5-0 vote.
Approved Resolution 2025-54 supporting Waste Management’s request to adjust San Dimas solid waste collection rates for 2026 by a 5-0 vote.
Approved a memorandum of agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for Measure A Local Solutions Funds and an appropriation of up to $115,790 by a 5-0 vote.
Adopted Ordinance 1332 eliminating Chapter 18.188 Explosives from the Municipal Code by a 5-0 vote.

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City Council Meeting

Nov 13, 2025, 3:00 AMCITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2025, 7:00 PM, SAN DIMAS COUNCIL CHAMBERcompleted

Agenda

Recognize Haydee Diaz of Sweet Savory Cafe for Supervisor Barger’s Hispanic Heritage Month
Decision: Packet: RECOGNITIONS
Adopt Resolution 2025-56, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Dimas, Approving Certain Demands for the Pre-Paid Warrant Register of October 31, 2025 in the Amount of $1,323,314.82 and Warrant Register of November 14, 2025 in the Amount of $563,340.53.
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Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR (All items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the City Council requests separate discussion.)
Approve Minutes of the October 28, 2025 Special Meeting and October 28, 2025 City Council Meeting
CC2.
Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR (All items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the City Council requests separate discussion.)
Approve Capital Improvement Projects at the San Dimas Canyon Golf Course with a Total Cost of $916,283
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Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR (All items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the City Council requests separate discussion.)
Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Bus Stop Enhancement Program (BSEP) Funds Agreement with Foothill Transit; and Approve and Authorize the Appropriation of $40,000 Upon Receipt of the Grant Revenue Funds.
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Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR (All items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the City Council requests separate discussion.)
Deny Claim Cruz v. City of San Dimas CJP 3055185
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Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR (All items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the City Council requests separate discussion.)
Receive and File the October 2025 Investment Report
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Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR (All items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the City Council requests separate discussion.)
Award a Contract to Waterline Technologies, Inc. for the Replacement of Swim Blocks at the Recreation Center in the Amount of $71,350.45; approve a total project budget of $78,485.45 which includes a 10% Contingency of $7,135; and Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Contract in a Form Approved by the City Attorney. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council: 1. Approve the purchase and installation of eight swim blocks for a total project cost of $78,485.45; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract in the amount of $71,350.45 with Waterline Technologies, Inc. for the purchase and installation of eight (8) swim blocks at the competition pool located at the City’s Recreation Center in a form approved of by the City Attorney.
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Decision: Packet: OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager
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Decision: Packet: CITY REPORTS
City Attorney
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Decision: Packet: CITY REPORTS
Members of the City Council Councilmembers’ Report on Meetings Attended at the Expense of the Local Agency (Pursuant to AB 1234 – G.C. §53232.3(d) City Council Requests for Future Items, Comments and Updates
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Decision: Packet: CITY REPORTS