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Council approves audit and appointments

San DimasJan 14, 20261 min read

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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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Residents should know the Council accepted the city’s yearly independent financial audit and approved extra funding for retirement system obligations, infrastructure work, and equipment. The Council also unanimously appointed Selina Garcia to the Parks and Recreation Commission. In related actions, the Housing Authority and the Public Facilities Financing Corporation also approved administrative agreements and made leadership appointments.

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Appointed Selina Garcia to the Parks and Recreation Commission by a 5-0 vote.
Approved the consent calendar, including warrants, minutes, a record retention update, a claim denial, the November 2025 investment report, and an administrative services agreement with the San Dimas Housing Authority.
Received and filed the City's annual independent audited financial statements and approved budget appropriations for an additional payment toward the City's CALPERS unfunded liability, infrastructure projects, and equipment purchases by a 5-0 vote.
Approved Housing Authority minutes and appointed the Mayor as Chair and the City Manager as Executive Director.
Approved an Administrative Services Agreement between the San Dimas Housing Authority and the City of San Dimas in an estimated amount of $300,212.
Received and filed the Housing Authority annual audit report.
Approved Public Facilities Financing Corporation minutes and appointed Mayor Badar as President, Mayor Pro Tem Weber as Vice-President, and City Manager McKinney as Secretary/Treasurer.

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City Council Meeting

Jan 14, 2026, 3:00 AMCITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA, TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2026, 7:00 PM, SAN DIMAS COUNCIL CHAMBERcompleted

Agenda

Recognition of Only the Bible Ministry’s Donation to the City of San Dimas – Pastor Peter Young S. Son
1.
Decision: Packet: RECOGNITION
Adopt Resolution 2026-01, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Dimas, Approving Certain Demands for the Warrant Register of December 23, 2025 in the Amount of $468,334.99, Pre-Paid Warrant Register of December 31, 2025 in the Amount of $1,800,377.03 and Warrant Register of January 15, 2026 in the Amount of $405,691.11.
CC1.
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 December 9, 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.)
Consideration of Acceptance of a $1,000.00 Donation from Only the Bible Ministry of San Dimas.
CC3.
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.)
Adopt Resolution 2026-05, Amending the City of San Dimas Citywide Compensation Program to Add the Classification of Accountant; Adopt Resolution 2026-06, Approving the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Dimas and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 986 Adding the Classification of Accountant as Part of the Professionals Group; Approve a Budget Amendment to increase Account Number 001.4150.101.003 by $6,000 for a Total Budget Amount of $236,000
CC4.
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.)
Update on Resolution 2042-42 - Prioritizing the Preservation of Equestrian Uses in Existing Single-Family Agricultural Zoning and the Keeping of Other Animals.
CC5.
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 Varnes v. City of San Dimas CJP 3055491 TV
CC6.
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.)
Adopt Resolution 2026-02, Calling the June 2, 2026, General Municipal Election; Resolution 2026-03, Requesting Consolidation with the Los Angeles County Statewide Primary Election on that same Date, and Resolution 2026-04, Establishing Rules for Candidate Statements RECOMMENDATION: City Staff recommends that the City Council: Adopt Resolution 2026-02, Calling the City’s General Municipal Election. Adopt Resolution 2026-03, Requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Consolidate the City of San Dimas Election with the Statewide Primary Election. Adopt Resolution 2026-04, Adopting Regulations for Candidates Statements.
OB1.
Decision: Packet: OTHER BUSINESS
Approve the Requests for a Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $2,769.40 and Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of $11,150.00 for the CC2025-08 Pickleball Court Conversion Project at the San Dimas SportsPlex RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council: Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $11,150 from Trueline Construction to complete the construction of four pickleball courts at the San Dimas Sports Plex. Approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $2,769.40 utilizing fund 020 reserves to fund project account #020.4410.937.006 to provide sufficient funding to pay for Change Order No. 1 submitted by Trueline Construction to complete the construction of pickleball courts at the San Dimas Sports Plex. Direct staff to return to the City Council at a future date to consider the purchase, installation, and appropriation of funding for acoustic sound panels or other measures if needed.
OB2.
Decision: Packet: OTHER BUSINESS
Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Service Agreement with Liberty Plugins, Incorporated for Management of City-owned Electric Vehicle Charging Systems and Direct Staff to Conduct a Public Hearing to Establish a Fee Rate for City-owned Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that City Council: Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a service agreement with Liberty Plugins, Incorporated for management of City-owned electric vehicle charging stations in a form approved by the City Attorney. Schedule a public hearing to establish electric vehicle charging fees for City-owned EV charging stations and incorporate the approved rates into the Citywide fee schedule.
OB3.
Decision: Packet: OTHER BUSINESS
Adopt Resolution 2026-07, Approving the FY 2026-2027 CDBG Programs and Funding Budget RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council: Open the Public Hearing for comments Adopt Resolution 2026-07 approving the proposed FY 2026-2027 CDBG Programs and allocations as outlined Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute any and all documents necessary to further the projects herein, including but not limited to amendments and modifications thereto for CDBG projects with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA).
PH1.
Decision: Packet: PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
City Manager
CR1.
Decision: Packet: CITY REPORTS
City Attorney
CR2.
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
CR3.
Decision: Packet: CITY REPORTS