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Council approves housing and pension updates

San DimasApr 15, 20262 min read

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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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What this means

The Council voted 4-0 to introduce a zoning ordinance tied to housing sites in the city’s 2021-2029 Housing Element, which is meant to keep those sites aligned with state housing requirements. It also adopted an amendment to its CalPERS contract to include PEPRA language, which affects retirement plan terms for city employees. In addition, the Housing Authority approved releasing a request for proposals for property management at Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates and Monte Vista Place Senior Apartments.

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Approved consent items including $377,115.31 in warrant register demands
Approved release of a request for proposals for property management of Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates and Monte Vista Place Senior Apartments
Adopted Ordinance 1335 to amend the CalPERS contract to include PEPRA language
Introduced Ordinance 1336 to amend zoning rules for housing sites in the Housing Element
Awarded a pavement management program update contract to Nichols Consulting Engineers for up to $92,631
Approved assessment district engineer’s reports and set public hearing steps for two maintenance districts
Approved an agreement with LSL, LLP for independent auditing services

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City Council and Housing Authority Meeting

Apr 15, 2026, 2:00 AMCITY COUNCIL AND, HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA, TUESDAY APRIL 14, 2026, 7:00 PMcompleted

Agenda

Recognize April as Donate Life Month – Jolene Vargas, OneLegacy Ambassador
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Decision: Packet: RECOGNITION
In Memory of Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy Levi Vargas
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Decision: Packet: RECOGNITION
Recognize Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month
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.)
Recognize April as Earthquake Preparedness Month
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.)
Adopt Resolution 2026-23, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Dimas, Approving Certain Demands for the Pre-Paid Warrant Register of March 31, 2026 in the amount of $1,477,212.95 and Warrant Register of April 15, 2026 in the amount of $841,122.88.
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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 March 24, 2026 City Council Meeting
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.)
Deny Claim Zuno v. City of San Dimas CJP 3056277
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 Ochoa v. City of San Dimas CJP 3056296
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.)
Deny Claim Hawks v. City of San Dimas CJP 3056441 LSV
CC7.
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 Appropriation of $30,000 from Fund 100 for the Replacement of Two Overnight Parking Pay Stations Located at the Via Verde Vons Shopping Center and the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station
CC8.
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 Ordinance 1336, Municipal Code Text Amendment 26-02, Amending the San Dimas Municipal Code, Title 18, Chapter 18.42 Multiple-Family (MF) Zone, Chapter 18.50 Downtown Specific Plan, and Chapter 18.538 Specific Plan No. 23 to Amend the Definition of Permitted Uses as they Relate to Apartments, Condominiums, Townhouses and Similar Multiple-family Developments, Which are Already a Permitted Use, Proposed on Properties Identified as Housing Sites in the City’s Housing Element for the 2021-2029 Planning Period. This item is Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3).
CC9.
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.)
Appropriation of $325,000 from Proposition C Funds (Fund 73) and Approval of Professional Services Agreement with SA Associates for Engineering Design of Foothill Blvd Multi-Modal Project for $275,000 plus $50,000 for Contingency.
CC10.
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.)
Certification of Director and Alternate for the California JPIA Board of Directors
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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.)
Renewal of the San Dimas Mobile Home Accord for an Additional Five Years RECOMMENDATION: City Staff recommends the City Council: Approve the proposed renewal of the Mobile Home Accord for a 5-year period starting July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031; and City Staff recommends the Housing Authority: Approve the proposed renewal of the Mobile Home Accord for a 5-year period starting July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031; and Authorize the Executive Director of the San Dimas Housing Authority or his designee to execute the San Dimas Mobile Home Accord.
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Decision: Packet: CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
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