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Tree funding and budget approved

San DimasJun 24, 20262 min read

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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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Council moved ahead with several items that affect city services and costs. It set aside $10,000 for additional tree planting, asked staff to study long-term funding for tree care, and created a system to track tree-related money, including compensation received for tree maintenance. Council also approved the next fiscal year budget, adopted the citywide landscape parcel tax, and introduced zoning changes meant to make permit rules clearer.

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Directed staff to continue researching endowment models for funding the community forest and report back on feasibility.
Allocated $10,000 from the city’s tree replacement/planting budget for additional trees.
Directed staff to establish and manage an account for tree funds, including Gold Line compensation and future tree donations, with interest used for planting and maintenance.
Directed staff to design a web-based tree request form for residents.
Scheduled a follow-up discussion in 90 days or at mid-year on additional tree funding.
Approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget.
Adopted Resolution 2026-39 setting the citywide landscape parcel tax for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Introduced Ordinance 1337 to clarify conditional use permit rules and procedures for minor conditional use permits.
Introduced Ordinance 1338 to eliminate unclassified uses and codify former unclassified use determinations.
Approved several consent calendar items, including warrants, a legal services amendment, fiber optic right-of-way use, property management bid reissue, updated pay schedules, landscape maintenance extension, SB 1 project list, and record destruction authorization.
City Council voted 4-0 to initiate litigation in one matter during closed session.

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City Council and San Dimas Housing Authority Meeting

Jun 24, 2026, 2:00 AMCITY COUNCIL AND SAN DIMAS HOUSING AUTHORITY, MEETING AGENDA, TUESDAY JUNE 23, 2026, 7:00 PMcompleted

Agenda

Overview of July 3rd, 2026 250th Celebration - San Dimas 2026 Committee
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Decision: Packet: PRESENTATION
Recognize Parks Make Life Better
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.)
Adopt Resolution 2026-41, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Dimas, Approving Certain Demands for the Warrant Register of June 30, 2026, in the amount of $453,457.88
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 Minutes of the June 9, 2026 City Council Study Session Meeting and the June 9, 2026 City Council Meeting
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.)
Approve Participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program three-year period for Fiscal Years 2027-2029
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.)
Approve a Contract Extension for Maintenance Contract 2018-02 Annual Asphalt Maintenance Services for Two Additional Years with Paveco Construction and Increase the Contract to $500,000 per year.
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.)
Approve a Facilities Use Agreement with Bonita Unified School District for the Use of the San Dimas Recreation Center from August 17, 2026, to June 4, 2027
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.)
Receive and File the May 2026 Investment Report
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.)
Adopt Resolutions 2026-42 and 2026-43, Repealing and Replacing Resolutions 2026-29 and 2026-30 in Order to Establish a Corrected Appropriations Limit for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Fiscal Years
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.)
Approve Budget Amendments for the End of the 2025-26 Fiscal Year to Address Expenditure Overruns and Unexpected Costs Incurred During the Fiscal Year.
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.)
Adopt Ordinance 1337, Municipal Code Text Amendment 25-02: Amend the San Dimas Municipal Code, Title 18, as Necessary to Provide Clarity on the Existing Provisions for Conditional Use Permits, Introduce Procedures for Minor Conditional Use Permits, Codify Minor Conditional Uses In Various Zones, Modify the Appeal Period, and Modify Definitions. This Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines under Section 15061(b)(3).
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.)
Adopt Ordinance 1338, Municipal Code Text Amendment 25-06, Amending the San Dimas Municipal Code, Title 18 Zoning, to Eliminate Chapter 18.192 Unclassified Uses and to Codify Formerly Approved Unclassified Use Determinations within their Respective Zones. This Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines under Section 15061(b)(3).
CC11.
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 Amendment to the Existing Agreement with HdL Coren & Cone for Property Tax Consulting and Audit Services.
CC12.
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.)
HOUSING AUTHORITY – Approve Program Guidelines for the Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates Air Conditioning Grant Program RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Housing Authority: Approve the Program Guidelines for the Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates Air Conditioner Grant Program. Authorize the Executive Director or his designee to execute any and all documents necessary to further the program approved herein.
OB1.
Decision: Packet: OTHER BUSINESS
Adopt Resolution 2026-32 Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 (Tract No. 32818, Boulevard). RECOMMENDATION: City staff recommends that the City Council: Conduct a public hearing on the proposed assessment rate for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 (Tract 32818, Boulevard) for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Adopt Resolution 2026-32, Option 1 – confirming the diagram and assessment with increase for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 (Tract 32818, Boulevard).
PH1.
Decision: Packet: PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Adopt Resolution 2026-34, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1, Annexation No. 3 (Tract 32841, Northwoods), for the Period July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. RECOMMENDATION: City staff recommends that the City Council: Conduct a public hearing on the proposed assessment rate for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1, Annexation No. 3 (Tract No. 32841, Northwoods) for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopt Resolution 2026-34, confirming the diagram and assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1, Annexation No. 3 (Tract 32841, Northwoods), for the Period July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
PH2.
Decision: Packet: PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Approve Updates to the Citywide Schedule of Fees and Charges RECOMMENDATION: City staff recommends that the City Council: Approve Resolution 2026-45 amending the City’s Fee Schedule.
PH3.
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
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: 121 N San Dimas Avenue (APN: 8387-011-904). City Negotiators: Brad McKinney, City Manager; Travis Sais, Assistant City Manager; Scott Wasserman, Parks and Recreation Director; Jeff Malawy, City Attorney. Negotiating Parties: Vincenzo’s Terrazza, Inc. and City of San Dimas. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
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Decision: Packet: CLOSED SESSION