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Council approves election, EV, and CDBG actions

San DimasJan 28, 20261 min read

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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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The Council took several actions that affect city services and upcoming elections. It set in motion the June 2, 2026 municipal election and rules for candidate statements, approved a service agreement to manage city-owned electric vehicle chargers, and directed staff to hold a public hearing on charger fees. It also approved the city’s Community Development Block Grant budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, which supports eligible local programs.

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Called the June 2, 2026 General Municipal Election and requested consolidation with the Los Angeles County Statewide Primary Election.
Established rules for candidate statements for the election.
Approved a budget appropriation of $2,769.40 and Change Order No. 1 of $11,150.00 for the CC2025-08 Pickleball Court Conversion Project at the San Dimas SportsPlex.
Authorized a service agreement with Liberty Plugins, Incorporated, to manage city-owned electric vehicle charging systems and directed staff to conduct a public hearing on charging fees.
Adopted Resolution 2026-07 approving the FY 2026-2027 CDBG Programs and Funding Budget.
Approved consent calendar items, including demands for warrants, minutes, a $1,000 donation, and compensation/MOU changes adding the Accountant classification.

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City Council Meeting

Jan 28, 2026, 3:00 AMCITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA, TUESDAY JANUARY 27, 2026, 7:00 PM, SAN DIMAS COUNCIL CHAMBERcompleted

Agenda

Adopt Resolution 2026-08, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Dimas, Approving Certain Demands for the Warrant Register of January 30, 2026 in the Amount of $535,628.30.
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 the Minutes of the January 13, 2026 City Council Meeting
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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.)
Adopt Resolution 2026-09, Annual Update of Parking Prohibitions on Certain City Streets
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.)
Consideration of Award of Contract to Go2Zero Strategies for SB 1383 Outreach Services in the Amount of $49,185.50 (SB 1383 Grant Funding) and Optional Miscellaneous Solid Waste Outreach Services in the Amount of $21,792.50 (General Fund), and Approval of Overall Project Budget of $70,978.00 Including Contingency
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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 December 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.)
Receive and File the Progress Report on the Project to Restore a Historic Santa Fe Cantilever Railroad Signal and Caboose and Relocate them to the San Dimas Railroad Museum in Rhoads Park RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Receive the progress report and provide direction to staff
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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
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City designated representatives: Jeff Malawy, City Attorney; Unrepresented employee: City Manager
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Decision: Packet: CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: 121 N San Dimas Avenue (APN: 8387-011-904) City Negotiators: Brad McKinney, City Manager; Scott Wasserman, Parks and Recreation Director, Jeff Malawy, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Kathy Carrano; Anthony Carrano; City of San Dimas Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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Decision: Packet: CLOSED SESSION