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6.2 MOBILITY STRATEGIES
The following mobility recommendations provide direction for future decision-making and development activities in the Specific Plan area.

The strategies were developed from input received from community members, stakeholders, and City staff through community meetings, online engagement, and Community/Technical Advisory Committee meetings.

The strategies are intended to be consistent with existing local and regional plans and initiatives.

Strategy 1: Design a network of complete streets that facilitates safe, comfortable, and accessible connections between destinations for all modes of transportation while maintaining the small-town character of Downtown.
1A. Implement complete streets designs that promote a multimodal network of streets and prioritize safety.
1B. Implement traffic calming treatments near entrances to the Specific Plan Area and within the Town Core.
1C. Enhance crosswalk visibility and introduce safety treatments such as leading pedestrian intervals to provide individuals a head-start when crossing intersections.
1D. Design streetscapes that are attractive, inviting, and comfortable by incorporating sufficient lighting, shade from street trees, landscaping, street furniture, and other amenities.

Strategy 2: Improve connectivity to transit through the provision of highquality bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, streetscape improvements for all modes, wayfinding signage, and other first/last mile enhancements. 2A. Provide clear pathways to transit through streetscape improvements that improve visibility and access to the A Line Station. 2B. Implement infrastructure improvements that support walking/biking as first/last mile solutions.
2C. Incorporate improvements that support transit operations and facilitate pedestrian circulation.
2D. Implement corridor and intersection enhancements that prioritize safety for multiple modes.
2E. Provide human-scale wayfinding and placemaking signage to enhance direction and sense of place for all modes.
2F. Create safe, comfortable, and accessible transit waiting areas through the provision of amenities, such as shelter, benches, shade structures, and lighting, that are designed to ensure availability for transit riders.

Strategy 3: Design bicycle and pedestrian networks that are connected and prioritize the safety of all users.
3A. Close gaps in bikeway or pedestrian networks, especially to regional pathways and in accordance with local and regional plans. 3B. Design streetscapes that provide a comfortable buffer or sense of separation from vehicular traffic.
3C. Promote walkability in the Town Core and direct vehicle traffic to outer areas according to primary and secondary streetscape connections.

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50’ 200’ 800’
Primary Gateway 1300’
Secondary Gateway
Primary (Focal) Intersection
Secondary Intersection
Primary Streetscape Connection
Secondary Streetscape Connection
Downtown Streetscape
Specific Plan Area Boundary
A Line Route
Transit Station Platform
City Hall
OPPORTUNITIES & CONSTRAINTS : LINKAGE OPPORTUNITIES
Iconic Building/Place
Public park
Bridge
Rail Crossing
Bonita Ave
1st St
2nd St
3rd St
Monte Vista Ave
San Dimas Ave
Iglesia St
Walnut Ave
Cataract Ave
Acacia St
Commercial Ave
Eucla Ave
Arrow Hwy
57 Freeway
Figure 6.2-1: Linkage Opportunities Diagram

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Strategy 4: Develop and incorporate parking management strategies that encourage efficient use of parking resources and support initiatives that can reduce parking supply needed.
4A. Implement more accurate and flexible parking standards that reflect the parking demand for the Specific Plan Area.
4B. Support land uses and infrastructure improvements that can reduce the need for parking and promote alternative modes of transportation.
4C. Support infrastructure that promotes a “park once and walk” strategy. 4D. Implement pick-up/drop-off near transit to facilitate shared-ride options and parking policies that encourage travel by other modes.

Strategy 5: Support transit-oriented land use development. 5A. Invest in first/last mile-supportive pedestrian, bicycle, and parking improvements and land use planning efforts.
5B. Support increasing the diversity of land uses in the downtown area and activating common areas.

6.3 STREET NETWORK
This section describes the existing conditions of the street network within the planning area and provides a comprehensive and context-sensitive street improvement plan, including a vision, plan strategy, and sample cross sections. The improvements are intended to transform the existing auto-oriented streetscape into a more sustainable, multimodal design.

This section presents street-by-street roadway strategies, which include multimodal improvements. Guidance for the design and implementation of these multimodal improvements is presented in more detail in the sections that follow. Note that while exact dimensions may vary depending on future conditions and feasibility of implementation due to constraints such as right-of-way acquisition, typical cross sections are provided to illustrate the vision described for each corridor and provide guidance for future implementation.

Figure 6.3-1 reflects the existing street network and road classifications in Downtown San Dimas.

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Figure 6.3-1: Downtown San Dimas Street Network

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6.3.1 BONITA AVENUE

6.3.1A EXISTING CONDITIONS
Bonita Avenue is classified as an urban minor arterial which also serves as a direct on- and off-ramp for SR 57 northbound at the western boundary of the DTSP area. However, Bonita Avenue changes character on either side of Cataract Avenue and the railway crossing. Bonita Avenue changes from a four-lane street with a center turning median and on-street parking west of Cataract Avenue (0.45 miles in the DTSP area), to a two-lane road with a center turning median and on-street parking east of Cataract Avenue. East of Walnut Avenue (0.30 miles in the DTSP area), Bonita Avenue becomes a four-lane street again. Bonita Avenue is just under 1.25 miles long in the DTSP area spanning from Arrow Highway to near Gaffney Avenue. Bonita Avenue has a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour west of Cataract Avenue, 25 miles per hour between Cataract Avenue and Walnut Avenue, and 40 miles per hour east of Walnut Avenue. Bonita Avenue has an uncommon bulbous intersection at Cataract Avenue to accommodate the diagonal railway crossing.

Improvements have been made at the Bonita Avenue and San Dimas Avenue intersection and at the Bonita Avenue and Cataract Avenue intersection in preparation of the new Metro A Line Station. Improvements at the Bonita Avenue and San Dimas Avenue intersection include the addition of two right turn lanes, one in the northbound direction and one in the Southbound direction, as well as an upgrade to the traffic signal. The Bonita Avenue and Cataract Avenue intersection has been fully reconstructed, and a new traffic signal has also been installed to replace previously existing stop signs. In addition, a new light rail bridge has been built over this intersection for Metro A Line trains to travel over.

6.3.1B VISION
Bonita Avenue serves as the central corridor running through Downtown San Dimas. This corridor is essential for facilitating multimodal connections, including for vehicles, transit, bikes, and pedestrians. Transit amenities include Foothill Transit Route 492, including seven bus stops within the DTSP area. Bicyclist amenities include a Class IV bikeway west of Cataract Avenue and a Class III bike boulevard within the Town Core. This corridor runs through several zones proposed in the Downtown Area; from west to east, this corridor runs through the Gateway Village West, Town Core, Transit Village, Public/Semi-Public, and Gateway Village East zones.

Given that this corridor runs through such a variety of land uses, this corridor will require multimodal-friendly mobility solutions to fit a variety of traveler needs.

The cross sections represented in the figures that follow reflect the vision for Bonita Avenue within the DTSP area. The vision for the corridor remains to provide safe multimodal connections and maintain the smalltown feel in the core area of the corridor, particularly between Cataract Avenue and Walnut Avenue. Additionally, Figure 6.3.2b reflects a future potential option for the segment of Bonita Avenue between Eucla Avenue and Cataract Avenue. This is envisioned as a future option that extends the small-town character further west, supporting additional traffic calming and helping to encourage west-east vehicle through traffic to utilize Arrow Highway instead of Bonita Avenue. Additionally, the cross section represented in Figure 6.3-4 reflects Bonita Avenue east of Walnut Avenue. The vision for this portion of the corridor remains to provide safe multimodal connections. However, this portion of the corridor is surrounded by primarily residential uses and supports a higher volume of vehicular traffic.

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Table 6.3-1: Bonita Avenue Corridor Improvements
Segment Improvement
Bonita Avenue: Arrow Highway – Cataract
Avenue Class IV Protected Bikeway
Bonita Avenue: Cataract Avenue – Walnut
Avenue Class III Bike Boulevard
Bonita Avenue: Walnut Avenue –
San Dimas Canyon Road Class II Bike Lane
Spot Improvements
• Bike Parking
• Bicycle Friendly Intersection
• Improved Wayfinding
• High Visibility Crosswalk
• Improved Lighting at Bus Stops
• Gateway Treatment

6.3.1C PLAN STRATEGY
The DTSP proposes to continue utilizing Bonita Avenue as the central corridor for mobility through Downtown San Dimas. The plan also proposes that the implementation of the new Metro A Line Light Rail Station will require a new suite of mobility improvements to facilitate a higher volume of multimodal travel and provide enhanced first-last mile connections. Improvements listed below aim to improve connectivity, efficiency, and safety for all roadway users, particularly when connecting to the new station. This will be particularly beneficial within the Transit Village. Additionally, bikeway and pedestrian improvements will provide a seamless integration for active transportation users entering the DTSP Area through Gateway Village West and Gateway Village East.

6.3.1D PROPOSED CROSS SECTIONS
The proposed plan strategies are reflected in the sample cross sections below. The cross section reflects the proposed conditions along Bonita Avenue between Arrow Highway and Cataract Avenue and includes 2-foot gutters and a potential Class IV Bikeway. Definitions for various bike classifications are found in Section 6.6.2. A Class IV bikeway would provide a protected bikeway for bicyclists traveling from outside the DTSP study area into Downtown San Dimas. The proposed Class IV bikeway will transition into a Class III Bike Boulevard as Bonita Avenue approaches the Bonita Avenue/Cataract Avenue intersection due to space constraints imposed by the Light Rail Transit (LRT) bridge at this intersection. Physical separation features of the Class IV bikeway, such as bollards, would be discontinued at driveway locations to maintain vehicle access to businesses along Bonita Avenue.

A future potential option between Eucla Avenue and Cataract Avenue extends the median that is being built at Bonita Avenue and Cataract Avenue and reduces travel lanes to one lane in each direction, aligning with the streetscape east of Cataract Avenue. The median would narrow at Eucla Avenue and Acacia Avenue to provide left turn lanes at these intersections, as is being provided at Cataract Avenue. The change in streetscape as compared to the corridor west of Eucla Avenue would also signal to travelers that they are entering the DTSP area. While this option will be subject to further study for feasibility and approval by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), this provides an opportunity to harmonize the streetscape on either side of the new rail bridge at Cataract by extending the multimodal environment and small-town character of Downtown San Dimas further down Bonita Avenue, especially as new development is planned for the area. To supplement the reduction of Bonita Avenue to one lane in each direction in this segment, adjacent cross streets such as Eucla Avenue and Cataract Avenue may be further improved to accommodate traffic volume.

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Figure 6.3-2a: Class IV Bikeway along Bonita Avenue (Arrow Highway - Cataract Avenue) Figure 6.3-2b: Class IV Bikeway along Bonita Avenue (Eucla Avenue - Cataract Avenue)

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Figure 6.3-3: Class III Bike Boulevard along Bonita Avenue (Cataract Avenue – Walnut Avenue) Figure 6.3-4: Class II Bike Lane along Bonita Avenue (Walnut Avenue – San Dimas Canyon Road) Sharrow: A road marking used to indicate a shared lane environment for bicycles and automobiles (NACTO).

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6.3.2 SAN DIMAS AVENUE

6.3.2A EXISTING CONDITIONS
San Dimas Avenue is an urban minor arterial located in the heart of Downtown where it connects with Bonita Avenue and Arrow Highway. San Dimas Avenue is the gateway north/south corridor into Downtown, with mature oak trees lining San Dimas Avenue from SR 210 to Bonita Avenue.

This corridor connects travelers from SR 210 into the DTSP area. The road is two lanes with a center turn median but features a raised center median at its crossing with the railway heading south. San Dimas Avenue is 0.32 miles long within the DTSP area from First Street to the north and Arrow Highway to the south. Parallel on-street parking is permitted, except for a portion northbound between Arrow Highway and the railway where parking is angled off the roadway and separated by a raised median. The speed limit on San Dimas Avenue is 35 miles per hour.

6.3.2B VISION
San Dimas Avenue serves as a main corridor through the DTSP area, connecting nearby residential areas to Downtown San Dimas. This corridor supports parking for the new Metro A Line Station as well as a Class II bike lane south of the DTSP area. Building upon these connections will further support access to the new Metro A Line Light Rail Station, which will be located just east of the corridor. This will provide enhanced access for bicyclists and pedestrians entering the proposed transit village and for those entering and exiting the proposed town core.

6.3.2C PLAN STRATEGY
Several spot and corridor-wide improvements will be required in order to support the vision proposed for this corridor. Corridor improvements are focused on bicyclist and pedestrian access and safety and include a southbound Class III bike route and northbound Class II bike lane north of the railroad tracks, which would require additional right-of-way, and Class II buffered bike lanes between the railroad tracks and Arrow Highway. These improvements aim to improve visibility along the corridor specifically for active transportation users. The effect of these improvements will be enhanced through several spot improvements listed below. These improvements aim to make crossings safer for pedestrians and bicyclists, particularly within the Transit Village to the new Metro A Line Light Rail Station.

Table 6.3-2: San Dimas Avenue Corridor Improvements
Segment Improvement
San Dimas Avenue: Arrow Highway
– northern DTSP boundary
• North of railroad tracks: Class
III bike route in southbound
direction; Class II bike lane in
northbound direction
• South of railroad tracks:

Class II buffered bikeway in
southbound and northbound
directions
Spot Improvements
• Bicycle Friendly Intersection
• Improved Wayfinding
• High Visibility Crosswalk
• Curb Extensions
• Improved Lighting at Bus Stops
• Gateway Treatment

6.3.2D PROPOSED CROSS SECTIONS
Two proposed cross sections are presented as Figures 6.3-5 and 6.3-6, reflecting conditions along San Dimas Avenue. The first reflects a proposed bikeway along San Dimas Avenue north of the railroad tracks. Under this recommendation, a Class III bike route is recommended in the southbound direction and a Class II bike lane is recommended in the northbound direction, which would require additional right-of-way. Class II buffered bike lanes are recommended south of the tracks to Arrow Highway where there is additional right of way. Together, these bikeways would provide additional comfort for bicyclists, while recognizing right-of-way constraints. This bikeway would continue the route provided by the Class II bike lane south of Arrow Highway. Page 196 – 964 116 SAN DIMAS DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN

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Figure 6.3-5: Class II Bike Lane along Northbound San Dimas Avenue (North of Tracks) Figure 6.3-6: Class II Bike Lane along Northbound San Dimas Avenue (Arrow Highway – Railroad Tracks)

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6.3.3 ARROW HIGHWAY

6.3.3A EXISTING CONDITIONS
Arrow Highway is an arterial that serves as the main east-west connection through the central portion of San Dimas and may serve as a bypass for Bonita Avenue. Within the DTSP area, Arrow Highway is approximately

0.36 miles long spanning from the SR 57 overpass to Eucla Avenue. This portion of Arrow Highway is six lanes with a center median and no onstreet parking. The posted speed limit is 40 miles per hour. Additionally, bicycles travel along this corridor.

6.3.3B VISION
Although on the edge of the DTSP area, this corridor provides a central connection for vehicular travel, particularly from vehicles entering/exiting SR 57 and traveling through the city. Arrow Highway is not completely encompassed by the DTSP area; however, this corridor runs through the proposed Gateway Village West and Transit Village areas.

6.3.3C PLAN STRATEGY
The vision for Arrow Highway can be achieved through improvements focused on improving safety at appropriate key points along the corridor.

Spot improvements can create a safer and more streamlined experience for transit users making first-last mile connections. Spot improvements that can achieve this are listed below.

Spot Improvements
• Improved Wayfinding
• High Visibility Crosswalk
• Gateway Treatment

6.3.4 EUCLA AVENUE

6.3.4A EXISTING CONDITIONS
Eucla Avenue is a north-south two-lane urban connector, which features on-street parking and serves as a collector in the DTSP area from the railway to Arrow Highway. It is the westernmost north-south road in the DTSP area and notably completes a triangle shared with Bonita Avenue and Arrow Highway. Eucla Avenue is 0.29 miles in the DTSP area and has a posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour. During community meetings conducted for the DTSP, community members mentioned that this corridor, along with Acacia, is a common route for bicyclists connecting from or to Bonita Avenue as an alternative to Arrow Highway.

6.3.4B VISION
Eucla Avenue is classified as a Collector street, as it provides a critical connection for travelers between Arrow Highway and Bonita Avenue.

Eucla Avenue is a central corridor in the proposed Gateway Village West.

The vision for this corridor is to implement streamlined multimodal connections to facilitate more efficient access for all roadway users to Arrow Highway and Bonita Avenue.

6.3.4C PLAN STRATEGY
The plan strategy for Eucla Avenue prioritizes access for travelers entering the DTSP area, as it is central to the Gateway Village West. This can be achieved by creating safe crossings for bicyclists and pedestrians at several locations with bicycle friendly intersections and curb extensions.

Additionally, a Class II bike lane along Eucla increases visibility of bicyclists traveling along the corridor and connecting through the downtown area.

This can improve ease of access for travelers visiting the DTSP area or trying to reach the new Metro A Line Light Rail Station.

Table 6.3-3: Eucla Avenue Corridor Improvements
Segment Improvement
Eucla Avenue: Arrow Highway – Bonita Avenue Class II Bike Lane

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Spot Improvements
• Bicycle Friendly Intersection
• High-visibility crosswalk

6.3.4D PROPOSED CROSS SECTIONS
The proposed cross section below reflects the Class II bike lane that is proposed along Eucla Avenue. This proposed bikeway will provide a connection between surrounding residential neighborhoods and Downtown San Dimas.

Figure 6.3-7: Eucla Avenue (Arrow Highway – Railroad Tracks) • Curb Extensions

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6.3.5 ACACIA STREET

6.3.5A EXISTING CONDITIONS
Acacia Street, located between Eucla Avenue and Cataract Avenue, is a collector street which forms a T-intersection with Bonita Avenue at its northern end. The street is 0.13 miles long in the DTSP area and permits speeds at 25 miles per hour. As with Eucla Avenue, community members mentioned that this corridor is a common route for bicyclists connecting from or to Bonita Avenue as an alternative to Arrow Highway.

6.3.5B VISION
Acacia Street provides a connection between Arrow Highway and Bonita Avenue, which are central corridors within the DTSP area. Given this corridor’s location close to Pioneer Park, the vision for this corridor is to enhance traffic calming measures and urban greenery. This proposed land use will also require additional traffic calming elements for people entering and exiting residential spaces.

6.3.5C PLAN STRATEGY
The plan strategy for Acacia Street is to implement a Class III bikeway along the corridor.

It is also focused on facilitating access for pedestrians entering and exiting proposed residential spaces, as well as Pioneer Park. Corridor improvements that can facilitate this vision include implementing additional street trees.

Table 6.3-4: Acacia Street Corridor Improvements
Segment Improvement
Acacia Street: Arrow Highway – Bonita Avenue Class III Bikeway Acacia Street: Bonita Avenue – Pioneer Park Street Trees

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6.3.5D PROPOSED CROSS SECTIONS
The proposed cross section below reflects the Class III bikeway that is proposed along Acacia Street. This bikeway will provide a safer bikeway connection between residential neighborhoods, Pioneer Park, and Downtown San Dimas.

Figure 6.3-8: Acacia Street (Arrow Highway – Bonita Ave)

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6.3.6 COMMERCIAL STREET

6.3.6A EXISTING CONDITIONS
Commercial Street is a two-lane east-west residential street located between Cataract Avenue and San Dimas Avenue. The eastern portion of this corridor will connect travelers to the future Metro A Line Station just east of San Dimas Avenue. While this street is not entirely within the DTSP area and only a quarter of a mile long, it provides a key connection from the residential neighborhood surrounding it to the DTSP study area and to Pioneer Park located at the western extent of the corridor.

6.3.6B VISION
Commercial Street is a connecting corridor running through a residential neighborhood and also feeds directly into Pioneer Park on the west. This corridor will also feed directly into the future Metro A Line Station located just across San Dimas Avenue to the east.

Therefore, this corridor could likely receive a higher volume of traffic in the future once the new station opens. Therefore, there is a need to provide safe pedestrian and bicyclist connections along this corridor. This corridor should remain both a neighborhood connection and provide access to the future station for visitors.

6.3.6C PLAN STRATEGY
The plan strategy for Commercial Street includes an improved bikeway connection via a Class III Bikeway along the entire corridor. This will provide a safer connection along this neighborhood corridor between Pioneer Park and the proposed Metro A Line Station.

Table 6.3-5: Commercial Street Corridor Improvements
Segment Improvement
Commercial Street: Cataract Avenue – San
Dimas Avenue Class III bikeway

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6.3.6D PROPOSED CROSS SECTIONS
The proposed cross section below reflects the Class III bikeway that is proposed along Commercial Street. The addition of this bikeway will further improve bicyclist safety and comfort along this primarily residential street. A marked bikeway along this corridor will also be important as this corridor receives more traffic once the new Metro A Line Station near San Dimas Avenue is open.

Figure 6.3-9: Commercial Street (Cataract Avenue – San Dimas Avenue)

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6.3.7 CATARACT AVENUE

6.3.7A EXISTING CONDITIONS
Cataract Avenue is a north-south two-lane urban collector most notably split by the diagonal railway crossing at Bonita Avenue. It is only 0.07 miles long in the DTSP area as the street primarily serves residential uses beyond Bonita Avenue. There is a double yellow line separating the two lanes south of Bonita Avenue, but there is no indication north of Bonita Avenue. The posted speed limit is 25 miles per hour and on-street parking is permitted.

6.3.7B VISION
Cataract Avenue is a connecting corridor running through Downtown San Dimas. This corridor provides access for bicyclists via a Class II bike lane south of Arrow Highway.

There is opportunity to build upon the existing bikeway and implement additional improvements to make this corridor safer for bicyclists. Cataract Avenue runs through several proposed land uses, including the Town Core, Gateway Village West, and Public/ Semi-Public space. The variety of land uses along this corridor indicates that there is a need to support the needs of a variety of travelers, particularly pedestrians.

6.3.7C PLAN STRATEGY
The plan strategy for Cataract Avenue includes a Class III Bikeway between Bonita Avenue and Arrow Highway. In addition to these corridor-wide improvements, the plan strategy provides safer crossings for pedestrians within the Town Core and Gateway Village West. Proposed spot improvements include high visibility crosswalks.

Table 6.3-6: Cataract Avenue Corridor Improvements
Segment Improvement
Cataract Avenue: Arrow Highway – Bonita
Avenue Class III bikeway
Spot Improvements
• High Visibility Crosswalks
• Curb Extensions

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6.3.7D PROPOSED CROSS SECTIONS
The proposed plan strategies are reflected in the sample cross section below along two segments of Cataract Avenue. The first cross section reflects Cataract Avenue between Bonita Avenue and Arrow Highway and includes a Class III bikeway. This will provide a safer connection for bicyclists as they reach the next segment of this corridor, from Arrow Highway westward away from the DTSP study area.

Figure 6.3-10: Cataract Avenue (Bonita Avenue – Arrow Highway)

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6.3.8 MONTE VISTA AVENUE

6.3.8A EXISTING CONDITIONS
Monte Vista Avenue, only 0.11 miles in the DTSP area, is a north-south two-lane local street in the more walkable area of the Bonita Avenue corridor. It features four bulb-outs at the corners at the intersection with Bonita Avenue. On-street parking is permitted, and similar to Cataract Avenue, a double-yellow line is only present south of Bonita Avenue to the rail right-of-way. The speed limit is 25 miles per hour in this section. While Monte Vista Avenue is permanently closed to vehicles where the corridor intersects with the rail corridor to accommodate the travel of A Line trains over the new light rail bridge, north-south pedestrian access is provided via a pedestrian underpass and connects to Railway Street on its southern boundary with the DTSP area.

6.3.8B VISION
Although Monte Vista Avenue primarily provides access to vehicular traffic, Monte Vista Avenue will be a central access point for travelers visiting and exiting the new Metro A Line Light Rail Station. There are currently no marked bikeways, or transit routes operating along this corridor. However, given that this corridor provides access to the parking lot for the Metro A Line station, it would benefit from enhanced pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.

6.3.8C PLAN STRATEGY
The plan strategy for Monte Vista Avenue includes a Class III Bike Boulevard to provide a connection from the residential areas located north and south of the DTSP study area.

More specifically, this Class III Bikeway will provide a safer connection for bicyclists to the other proposed bikeways located in the DSTP. Other spot improvements that will improve safety conditions for active transportation users include improved wayfinding and curb extensions. These improvements will both make safer crossings for pedestrians and help orient them as they enter the Downtown area.

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Spot Improvements
• Improved Wayfinding
• Curb Extensions

6.3.8D PROPOSED CROSS SECTIONS
The proposed cross section below reflects the corridor improvements listed in the plan strategy for Monte Vista Avenue. Improvements include a Class III bikeway to provide bicyclists with added comfort when traveling along this primarily residential street into and through the DTSP study area.

Figure 6.3-11: Monte Vista Avenue (1st Street – Bonita Avenue) Table 6.3-7: Monte Vista Avenue Corridor Improvements
Segment Improvement
Monte Vista Avenue: 3rd
Street – Bonita Avenue Class III Bike Boulevard
Monte Vista Avenue: Railway
– Commercial Street Class III Bike Boulevard

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Figure 6.3-12: Monte Vista Avenue (Railway – Commercial Street)

6.3.9 IGLESIA STREET/FIRST STREET

6.3.9A EXISTING CONDITIONS
Iglesia Street and 1st Street are local two-lane streets that serve public facilities such as San Dimas City Hall, the Senior Center, and the San Dimas County Library. Iglesia Street forms a T-intersection with Bonita Avenue at its southern end and intersects with 1st Street to the north. Both streets are about 300 feet long in the DTSP area, have speed limits of 25 miles per hour, and feature on-street parking.

6.3.9B VISION
This corridor primarily facilitates access for vehicles entering and exiting residential land uses located north of the DTSP area. Currently, there are no dedicated bikeways and gaps in the pedestrian network in some locations.

This corridor runs through several proposed land uses, including the Town Core, Public/Semi-Public Space, and the Transit Village. Given these proposed land uses, this corridor has the opportunity to become a more multimodal friendly corridor with the implementation of traffic calming and bicycle friendly treatments.

6.3.9C PLAN STRATEGY
The plan strategy for Iglesia Street/First Street aims to improve safety for more vulnerable roadway users, including bicyclists. Corridor-wide improvements that aim to achieve this include a Class III Bike Boulevard and traffic calming elements. These improvements will be further supported by spot improvements including curb extensions that will improve pedestrian crossing safety.

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Table 6.3-8: Iglesia Street Corridor Improvements
Segment Improvement
Iglesia Street: 3rd Street – Bonita
Avenue Class III Bike Boulevard

6.3.9D PROPOSED CROSS SECTIONS
The proposed cross section below reflects a recommended Class III bikeway along Iglesia Street/First Street. The addition of this bikeway will improve bicyclist visibility to drivers along this primarily residential street as bicyclists travel into and away from the DTSP study area.

Figure 6.3-13: Iglesia Street/First Street (1st Street – Bonita Avenue)

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6.3.10 WALNUT AVENUE

6.3.10A EXISTING CONDITIONS
Walnut Avenue is a north-south urban collector located in the eastern portion of Downtown. The portion in the DTSP area is 0.31 miles long from San Dimas City Hall to Arrow Highway. Walnut Avenue is a two-lane road divided by double yellow lines and features on-street parking only south of the Fire Station. Walnut Avenue is a designated bike route and has speed limits set at 30 miles per hour.

6.3.10B. VISION
Walnut Avenue is heavily used by vehicles traveling through the DTSP area. However, this corridor also provides access for bicyclists via a Class III bikeway. There is opportunity to build upon these existing conditions and streamline bicyclist and pedestrian access and safety conditions. This will become increasingly important with the implementation of the future Metro A Line Light Rail Station. Walnut Avenue will run through the proposed Gateway Village East, Transit Village, and Public/Semi-Public space.

6.3.10C. PLAN STRATEGY
Given that Walnut Avenue will provide a central connection for travelers to and from the future Metro A Line Light Rail Station, the plan strategy will improve connections for active transportation users. A Class III Bike Boulevard is proposed along Walnut Avenue to connect travelers moving from the nearby residential land uses into more dense land uses. Additionally, pedestrian scale light improvements and street trees also aim to blend the transition between residential and downtown land uses.

Spot improvements proposed to improve access for multimodal users along Walnut Avenue include bicycle friendly intersections, additional bicycle parking, and high visibility crosswalks. In addition, improvements that will streamline first/last mile connections for travelers include improved wayfinding, and gateway treatments.

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Table 6.3-9: Walnut Avenue Corridor Improvements
Segment Improvement
Walnut Avenue: Arrow Highway –
Bonita Avenue Class III Bike Boulevard
Walnut Avenue: Corridor Wide Pedestrian Scale Lighting
Walnut Avenue: Corridor Wide Street Trees
Spot Improvements
• Bike Parking
• Bicycle Friendly Intersection
• Improved Wayfinding
• High Visibility Crosswalk
• Improved Lighting at Bus Stops
• Gateway Treatment
Figure 6.3-14: Walnut Avenue (Bonita Avenue – Arrow Highway)

6.3.10D. PROPOSED CROSS SECTIONS
The proposed cross section below reflects the proposed corridor-wide plan strategies, including a Class III Bike Boulevard, additional pedestrian scale lighting, 2-foot gutters and street trees.

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6.4 TRANSIT CIRCULATION
Transit service in San Dimas and the Downtown area is primarily operated by Foothill Transit. While there currently is no service, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is planning to extend Metro Rail service through San Dimas through the A Line.

6.4.1 FOOTHILL TRANSIT
Foothill Transit provides fixed-route bus service and paratransit service to eastern Los Angeles County and portions of San Bernardino County and Orange County. Foothill Transit operates 39 bus lines in 22 cities, mainly within the San Gabriel Valley.

Existing Routes & Stops
There are two Foothill Transit Routes that operate within Downtown San Dimas. The first is Line 492: Montclair – Arcadia – El Monte via Arrow Highway. This route enters Downtown via Arrow Highway, turns on Bonita Avenue, and continues throughout the DTSP area beyond San Dimas towards La Verne. The route operates 7 days a week from 4:53 AM to 10:32 PM on weekdays and 6:33 AM to 9:58 PM on weekends at the Bonita Avenue/San Dimas Avenue stop specifically. There are 40 westbound weekday buses and 35 eastbound weekday buses with approximately 20 to 30-minute headways. There are 28 weekend buses in each direction with approximate 30 to 40-minute headways. Route 492 has stops on either side of the street in Downtown San Dimas. Bus stop locations for Route 492 are listed below:
• Bonita Avenue adjacent to Arrow Highway (westbound only) • Bonita Avenue adjacent to Eucla Avenue
• Bonita Avenue adjacent to Cataract Avenue
• Bonita Avenue adjacent to San Dimas Avenue
• Bonita Avenue adjacent to Walnut Avenue

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Route Stop Boarding Alighting
492 West 850-Bonita Ave/Arrow Hwy 759 620
492 West 866-Bonita Ave/Eucla Ave 937 730
492 East 865-Bonita Ave/Eucla Ave 1,105 1,787
492 West 860-Bonita Ave/Cataract Ave 70 101
492 East 859-Bonita Ave/Cataract Ave 4 11
492 West 876-Bonita Ave/San Dimas Ave 1,108 1,049
492 East 875-Bonita Ave/San Dimas Ave 1,462 2,075
492 West 883-Bonita Ave/Walnut Ave 939 1,160
492 East 882-Bonita Ave/Walnut Ave 926 833
Table 6.4-1: Existing Foothill Transit Ridership in Downtown San Dimas Figure 6.4-1 on next page reflects the existing network and future Metro A Line extension, as well as proposed improvements to existing Foothill Transit bus stops in the DTSP study area to further enhance passenger waiting areas. Improvements include improved lighting at bus stops.

Ridership at each stop in the study area between July 1, 2021 and October 31, 2021 is provided in Table 6.4-1. Within the study area, Route 492 experiences the highest ridership at Bonita Avenue and San Dimas Avenue, and the lowest at Bonita Avenue and Cataract Avenue.

It should be noted that the Foothill Transit FY2022 Business Plan indicates that ridership in 2021 dropped by 44 percent of pre-pandemic levels systemwide. However, it should also be noted that this overall decrease in ridership is consistent with the decrease in ridership experienced by transit agencies nationally as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders.

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Figure 6.4-1: Proposed Transit Improvements

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6.4.2 METRO A LINE
The Metro Rail A Line currently links East Los Angeles to Union Station before heading northeast into the San Gabriel Valley ending at the Azusa Pacific University and Citrus College Station in Azusa. Metro is planning to extend A Line service from Azusa east through Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, Claremont, and Montclair with the addition of six new stations. The San Dimas station, which is second in line eastbound among the newly proposed stations, would be located just east of San Dimas Avenue utilizing the existing railway right-of-way between Bonita Avenue and Arrow Highway.

Figure 6.4-2 shows the A Line Extension alignment in San Dimas.

Construction is underway to complete the Metro A Line Extension. As part of the construction, a new bridge has been constructed at the Bonita Avenue and Cataract Avenue intersection to minimize vehicular and rail traffic and conflicts. Other construction includes reconstructing the existing intersection at Bonita Avenue and Cataract Avenue, realigning the street at-grade, and installing a new signalized intersection. The existing freight railway will remain at grade. Due to the right of way and clearance required to construct the bridge, a new pedestrian underpass will be constructed at Monte Vista Avenue with other active transportation improvements.

Station construction began in 2022. San Dimas Station will be a center platform station with an associated parking lot at the former Park and Ride Lot, located west of San Dimas Avenue, north of Commercial Street, and complete with walking, bicycling, bus and drop-off infrastructure and amenities. Once completed, the rail corridor will feature three tracks, two of which will be utilized by the Metro A Line, and the third being the existing freight rail. There will also be safety enhancements including raised medians, on-street parking and loading restrictions on existing streets, turn restrictions, and new fencing and walls throughout the rail corridor.

Figure 6.4-2: Rendering of the Bonita Street Bridge
Source: Metro A Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority.

Figure 6.4-3: Rendering of the New San Dimas Downtown
Station
Source: Metro A Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority

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6.5 PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
This section discusses the existing pedestrian network, including the sidewalk hierarchy, and presents recommendations for pedestrian crossings and amenities. These improvements will enhance connectivity and safety throughout the pedestrian network and first/last mile connectivity between transit stops and key destinations in Downtown San Dimas.

6.5.1 PEDESTRIAN NETWORK/SIDEWALK HIERARCHY
The pedestrian network in San Dimas is primarily composed of recreational trails and sidewalks. The City recognizes that there is both a need and demand for an improved pedestrian network. New infrastructure can also connect with existing trails to better connect commuters to key travel demand locations and nearby cities.

Table 6.5-1 provides data on existing sidewalk widths in the Downtown Specific Plan Area.

Street Side of Street Width
Arrow Highway
East 6 feet
West 6 feet
Bonita Avenue
(Cataract Avenue –
San Dimas Avenue)
North 16-24 feet
South 16-32 feet
Bonita Avenue (Walnut
Avenue – Iglesia Ave)
North 11 feet
South 8 feet
San Dimas Avenue
(South of Bonita
Avenue)
East 8-12 feet
West 8-10 feet
Table 6.5-1: Downtown San Dimas Existing Sidewalk Widths

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6.5.2 PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
The City of San Dimas has also noted some areas for improvement that will enhance pedestrian safety in previous studies. Improvements discussed include implementing crosswalks on San Dimas Avenue north of Bonita Avenue and providing signalized crosswalks along Bonita Avenue to improve pedestrian visibility. Additional improvements that have recently been installed include a crosswalk between the future Metro A Line Station and the Park and Ride lot, and closing the sidewalk gap on the north side of Bonita Avenue at the railroad crossing.

6.5.3 PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES
A safe and connected pedestrian network plays a critical role in creating vibrant public spaces that encourage social activity and foster a sense of community. The pedestrian network should include more than sidewalks and incorporate amenities that improve comfort, offer stimulation, and promote activity. These amenities may include:
• Street trees – Street trees serve a variety of urban design functions such as acting as a pedestrian buffer, accentuating spaces, creating a sense of enclosure, providing shade and filtered light, and improving visual aesthetics along a corridor. Street trees should be incorporated whenever possible, especially along pathway arterials. All street trees should be planted in accordance with established City of San Dimas planting standards. • Seating and Shelter – Seating and shelter provide reprieve for pedestrians and provide a place to temporarily rest or wait. Providing comfortable places to sit can transform a sidewalk into a gathering place for social activity. Pedestrian seating and benches should be installed when feasible, should adhere to ADA standards, and should not obstruct pedestrian pathways.

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• Streetlights – Street lights provide a sense of safety and security for pedestrians and waiting transit patrons, as well as facilitate the safe movement of vehicular traffic.

Appropriate levels of street lighting should be installed to provide safe, consistent lighting along a corridor, while reducing energy consumption and costs. • Public Art – Public art features help provide visual stimulation and improve visual aesthetics along a corridor. They can help unify an area or district or help to identify a neighborhood gateway. Care should be given to the installation of public art to ensure that installations do not obstruct pedestrian pathways and adhere to ADA standards.

These images reflect the recommended pedestrian amenities and are intended to illustrate the functionality of these amenities. Implementation of these amenities should be guided by this Specific Plan’s Design Standards and Guidelines in Chapter 5.

Figure 6.5-1 illustrates specific locations of pedestrian improvements recommended as priority for the Downtown Specific Plan area.

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Figure 6.5-1: Proposed Pedestrian Improvements

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6.6 BICYCLE CIRCULATION
This section provides an overview of the existing bicycle network, bicycle facility types, and bicycle friendly intersection treatments. The recommendations posed in this section will fill in gaps in the bicyclist network and also provide critical first/last mile connections between transit stations and key destinations. Additionally, bikeway improvements recommended in this section are reflected in the cross sections found in Section 3.

Bicycle Network.

6.6.1 BICYCLE NETWORK
While the bicycle network is limited in San Dimas, approximately 13 miles of bikeways exist along roadways citywide. Class III bike routes currently exist along several corridors in Downtown, including along Bonita Avenue, Arrow Highway, San Dimas Avenue, Cataract Avenue, and Walnut Avenue.

The City recognizes that the bikeway system could also be expanded to serve a greater extent of the City and provide connections to existing links along Via Verde Drive and at Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park. In addition, there is opportunity to connect bikeways with the equestrian and recreational trails that exist in San Dimas.

It should also be noted that the planned Metro A Line extension will be a significant attractor to regional traffic. With the extension will come travelers needing to make first/ last mile connections, or travelers trying to connect to bikeways either in San Dimas or in a neighboring city. This provides an opportunity for San Dimas to prepare for this sudden onset of bicyclist traffic and prepare a safe, efficient, and connected bikeway network.

As such, the City is currently engaging in efforts to study the feasibility of east-west multimodal routes as an alternative to Arrow Highway, as well as a study for potential bicycle and pedestrian improvements along San Dimas Avenue. With this in mind, Figure

6.6-1 presents the existing bike network, as well as proposed corridor and intersection improvements as a part of the DTSP.

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Figure 6.6-1: Proposed Bike Improvements

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6.6.2 BICYCLE FACILITY TYPES
Existing bikeway infrastructure contributes to the accessibility of residents and travelers to bike to their destinations. This section discusses the existing and proposed bikeway network in Downtown San Dimas. There are four Classes of bikeways discussed in this section:
• Class I (Multi-Use Path) – Provides a completely separate right of way bike facility for the exclusive use of bicyclists and pedestrians. • Class II (Bike Lane or Buffered Bike Lane) – Provides a striped bike lane for one-way bike travel on a street or highway. Buffered bike lanes provide an additional painted buffer between the bike lane and vehicle traffic. • Class III (Bike Route or Bike Boulevard) – Provides a signed, shared roadway that allows for shared use between bicyclists and pedestrians or motorists.

Typically, bike routes are placed on lower volume roadways. Bike boulevards are bike routes with additional traffic calming elements intended to prioritize bicycle safety.
• Class IV (Protected/Separated Bikeway or Cycle Track) – A bikeway that is vertically physically separated from vehicle traffic. Protection and separation from traffic can be provided through grade separation, flexible posts, inflexible barriers, or on street parking.

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6.6.3 BICYCLE FRIENDLY INTERSECTION TREATMENTS
Bicycle friendly intersections provide an added layer of protection for bicyclists and improve bicyclist visibility to motorists at intersections.

Bicycle friendly intersections are particularly beneficial at intersections on corridors with a high volume of traffic and on corridors with high vehicular speeds. Treatments that would provide the greatest safety benefits at bicycle friendly intersections within the DTSP study area include bike boxes, two-stage left turn lanes, and green transition lanes. Descriptions of these treatments are provided below:
• Bike Boxes – Bike boxes are designated areas at the head of a traffic lane at a signalized intersection that provides bicyclists with a safe and visible way to get ahead of queuing traffic during the red signal phase. • Two-Stage Left Turn Lanes – Two stage left turn lanes offer bicyclists a safe way to make left turns at multi-lane signalized intersections from a right-side cycle track or bike lane, or right turns from a left side cycle track or bike lane. Bicyclists have a safe place to stop outside the flow of traffic while waiting for the traffic light on the cross street to turn green. • Green Transition Lanes – Green transition lanes provide a clear demarcation of the bicyclist through movements across an intersection.

This treatment provides improved visibility for bicyclists, leads to more predictable bicyclist and motorist travel movements, and alerts motorists to expect and yield to merging bicycle traffic. 1 “Urban Bikeway Design Guide”. National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO). 2014.

Bike Boxes
Two-Stage Left Turn Lanes
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6.7 SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING
Signage and wayfinding provide critical information for bicyclists, pedestrians, motorists and transit riders, particularly when making first-last mile connections. Additionally, signage and wayfinding can be particularly helpful near major transit hubs and in Downtown areas, where travelers who are unfamiliar with the area may be visiting.

Transit stops including the existing Foothill Transit bus stops along Bonita Avenue and the planned Metro A Line stop located just east of San Dimas Avenue. Signage can also be placed along Bonita Avenue to direct visitors to these transit stations, bike and pedestrian connections, mobility amenities, and other key destinations in Downtown San Dimas, in addition to the station identification and parking signs that are being installed with the construction of the A Line.

6.7.1 GATEWAY VILLAGES
The City of San Dimas Housing Element identified several sites within the DTSP study area that are reflected in the DTSP’s Downtown Land Use Plan. These zones have been identified to support the development of higher density multi-family housing, affordable housing, and mixed-use development. Zones include Gateway Village West, Gateway Village East, Town Core, Transit Village, and Public/Semi-Public. It should also be highlighted that there are several Housing Element Opportunity Sites located within the DTSP boundary. These sites are primarily located in Gateway Village West, Gateway Village East, Town Core, and Transit Village. These zones and Opportunity Sites are highlighted in Figure 3.3-1. Additional information is provided in Chapter 3 of this document.

An effective network of wayfinding signage will be particularly important within the Gateway Villages, Town Core, and Transit Village zones identified in the Downtown Land Use Plan. Wayfinding signage can be used in these areas to direct visitors to Bonita Avenue within the Town Core, direct multimodal travelers to Foothill Transit stops within the Transit Village, and to the future Metro A Line station along San Dimas Avenue.

Wayfinding signage implemented within these zones should be accessible to multimodal users, particularly for bicyclists and pedestrians.

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6.7.2 GATEWAY TREATMENTS
Gateway treatments represent the entry into a destination or downtown for drivers and multimodal travelers. These signs can serve as a meeting place, can integrate archways, public art, or additional wayfinding directions. Gateway treatments in the DTSP area should maintain the historic Downtown San Dimas character, while marking the entry into the DTSP area at key points such as Arrow Highway and Bonita Avenue.

Gateway treatments can also include traffic calming elements including curb extensions, pedestrian refuge islands, or raised crosswalks. The images below represent examples of gateway treatments marking the entrance to Downtown areas.

City of Campbell Gateway Sign
Source: City of Campbell
City of Temecula Gateway Sign
Source: Visit California

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6.8 PARKING
This section describes off-street and on-street parking supply within the DTSP study area. The area is comprised of a combination of on-street and off-street parking facilities. Off-street parking facilities consist of either municipal parking, unrestricted or nominally restricted parking, the San Dimas Park & Ride lot, and private/ restricted parking.

6.8.1 EXISTING PARKING SUPPLY

6.8.1A OFF-STREET PARKING
The City of San Dimas operates a Municipal Parking District consisting of several free public lots in the Downtown area. These public lots are funded by assessments on properties on either side of Bonita Avenue. They are generally located between Monte Vista Avenue and Iglesia Street. Figure

6.8-1 shows off-street municipal, Metro A Line Station, and non-municipal unrestricted parking locations in the DTSP area.

There are nine (9) unique municipal parking locations and one (1) unrestricted non-municipal parking locations within the DTSP study area.

There are approximately 499 municipal parking spaces among the eight municipal parking locations, and another 12 spaces within the single unrestricted private parking lot. The one unrestricted non-municipal lot, located on the southwest corner of Bonita Avenue and Monte Vista Avenue adjacent to Rhoads Park, is leased to the Pacific Railroad Society.

The San Dimas Park & Ride is being converted to the A Line San Dimas Station parking facility. The parking facility is found in the center of Downtown San Dimas between Monte Vista Avenue and San Dimas Avenue, north of Railway Street. The park & ride under conversion accommodated approximately 175 vehicles, where seven (7) are ADA accessible and three (3) are electric vehicle charging stations. The new parking facility under construction is projected to provide approximately 114 additional parking spaces, for a total of approximately 289 spaces. The new parking facility is proposed to be complete with a kiss & ride dropoff area, enhanced lighting and safety features, parking and fare payment control features (payment kiosk and license plate readers), bicycle parking, new landscaping, and new pedestrian pathways to the station platform.

Based on previous analysis and aerial inventory, an approximate number of spaces in each lot is as follows, categorized by off-street parking type. Table

6.8-1 does not include off-street parking restricted for customer use only.

In total there are 800 parking spaces between municipal, unrestricted nonmunicipal, and proposed A Line Station off-street lots.

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Figure 6.8-1: Off-Street Parking Inventory

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Table 6.8-1: Off-Street Parking Inventory
Lot Location Number of Spaces
Municipal Parking 499
Frontier Village Shopping Center 133
Exchange Place 111
Southwest of First Street/ Monte Vista Avenue 8
Southwest of First Street/ Iglesia Street 56
Northwest of Bonita Avenue/ Iglesia Street 12
Civic Center 70
Civic Center Park/ County Library 56
Pioneer Park 11
Grove Station 42
Metro A Line San Dimas Station 289 (proposed)
Unrestricted Non-Municipal Parking 12
Pacific Railroad Society 12
Total Spaces 800
There are also private lots accessible to retail customers throughout Downtown, the largest being the surface lots at Foothill Village anchored by Lowe’s Home Improvement, at Chaparral Lanes, and at the complex anchored by Albertsons and former CVS south of Bonita Avenue and east of San Dimas Avenue. Other private lots are dedicated to residential complexes throughout the DTSP area.

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Street Direction
Approximate
Number
of Spaces
Notes
Bonita Avenue
EB 82 65 spaces E of Cataract Avenue
WB 86 71 spaces E of Cataract Avenue
1st Street
E 30 26 spaces E of Monte Vista Avenue
W 52 43 spaces E of Monte Vista Avenue
Arrow Highway
E 0 No Parking
W 0 No Parking
Eucla Avenue
NB 31
SB 23
Acacia Street
N 32
S 27
Cataract
Avenue
N 13
S 16
Monte Vista
Avenue
N 17
S 17
Exchange Place
N 6
S 0 One-way
San Dimas
Avenue
N 0 No Parking
S 8
Iglesia Street
N 6
S 8
Walnut Avenue
N 17 10 spaces N of Bonita Avenue
S 21 11 spaces N of Bonita Avenue
Total DTSP 492
Table 6.8-2: Parallel On-Street Parking Spaces 6.8.1B ON-STREET PARKING In addition to the off-street municipal, Park & Ride, and unrestricted parking lots, there are several on-street
parking locations throughout the DTSP area. Streets that accommodate parallel on-street parking include Bonita
Avenue, San Dimas Avenue, Monte Vista Avenue, and
other streets further from the center of Downtown. There are approximately 492 parallel parking spaces in the DTSP study area, though a significant number of spaces are
anticipated to be removed with the addition of driveways for development and/or the addition of Class IV Bikeways.

Parking spaces are approximate, as there are just a few individual parking space indicators in Downtown. For the approximate count, one (1) parking space is noted for curb space about 25 consecutive feet in length. Table 6.8-2 details the approximate count on all available on-street parallel parking spaces in the DTSP area, categorized by traffic direction.

While parallel on-street parking is most common, corridors that have public perpendicular or angled on-street parking include First Street just west of San Dimas Avenue (19
spaces), and on San Dimas Avenue north of Arrow Highway in the northbound direction only (25 spaces). The total number of public perpendicular or angled on-street parking spaces is

44. There is private angled parking within the DTSP area, on both sides of E Commercial Street east of San Dimas Avenue (17 spaces).

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6.8.2 PARKING RATIOS AND STRATEGIES
Minimum required parking ratios for the plan area are provided for in Chapter 4 of this document, and are based upon land use classifications in the specific plan area. As on-street parking is likely to be impacted by increased demand and infrastructure changes such as the addition of driveways for developments and/or the addition of Class IV bikeways, Table

6.8-3 provides some alternative strategies that the City may choose to consider further in the future to address parking in the downtown area.

Modifications to
Parking Requirements Strategy Concept
Decreased Parking
Requirements
Decrease minimum parking ratios Implement minimum parking requirement reductions for non-residential uses Blended rates Allow all non-residential uses within a defined area to utilize the same parking ratio rate, regardless of use
In-lieu parking fees
Allows new proposed uses to pay a fee in place of providing all or a portion of the minimum parking required. Revenues from this program would be used for TDM measures or new public parking facilities.

Parking reductions for
transportation demand
management (TDM) measures
Allow for the reduction of parking requirements if TDM measures are implemented, as TDM measures help reduce the number of vehicle trips
Shared parking Permit mixed-use developments to share parking facilities between compatible land use patterns
Change of Use Change of Use Parking Standards Allow businesses to participate in adaptive reuse of existing buildings with limited parking spaces by forgoing minimum parking requirements
Off Site Parking Option to provide parking off-site Allows for the provision of parking off-site but located within 1,500 of the parcel Table 6.8-3: Parking Strategies

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7.1 Introduction.......................................................................151

7.2 Water Service ....................................................................151

7.3 Sanitary Sewer Service......................................................157

7.4 Storm Drainage..................................................................162

7.5 Electrical Services..............................................................165

7.6 Natural Gas........................................................................165

7.7 Telecommunications and Cable ........................................165

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7.1 INTRODUCTION
The infrastructure discussion provides an overview of existing and future conditions for water, sewer, and storm systems serving the San Dimas Downtown Specific Plan (DTSP) Area. The DTSP area is serviced by Golden State Water Company, California Department of Transportation, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (LACDPW), the Los Angeles County Sanitation District (LACSD), Southern California Gas Company, Spectrum, and Frontier. Information was gathered and compiled to generate utility maps and an analysis of the DTSP area. This section identifies the current conditions of these infrastructure systems, along with recommended upgrades to accommodate potential new development.

7.2 WATER SERVICE

7.2.1 WATER SERVICES EXISTING CONDITIONS
The DTSP area is supplied with potable water from Golden State Water Company’s San Dimas District and is controlled by two storage reservoirs located on the south side of Gladstone Street, east of Amelia Avenue.

These reservoirs are located less than 1,500 feet from the northern boundary of the DTSP area. Reservoir capacity can be expanded by increasing the volume of storage and flow rates can be expanded by increasing the pump sizes.

Due to the complex connectivity of the DTSP area water lines, minimal headloss is identified in the existing system’s variable demands. The main streets serviced by the distribution network are connected through 8” to 12” pipes. The majority of the DTSP area is within the Wayhill Zone of the San Dimas service area, which spans from southwest to northeast. With lower elevation zones in the southwest, the pressure in this area ranges from 85 to 95 PSI. The higher elevation is located in the northeast portion which experiences normal pressures of 50-60 PSI. A small portion of the DTSP area is located in the Eaglecliff zone – Bonita Avenue East from Walnut Avenue. The pressures in this area are between 110-125 PSI based on elevations.

Distribution mains that connect the neighborhoods are comprised of 4” and 6” pipes. The existing pipe sizes are adequately sized to provide flow to the DTSP area. A Holiday Inn Express, Best Western Hotel & Suites, Red Roof Inn, Motel 6, and Extended Stay America are the estimated existing high demand locations in the DTSP area. The water line sizes in the area are adequate to provide the hotels with adequate flow without creating pressure loss in the system. The DTSP area is adequately serviced with fire hydrants. The 10” and 12” main network, with their proximity to the reservoir, adequately allows necessary flow rates without losing pressure in the system.

The majority of the distribution network is steel or asbestos-cement pipe (AC pipe). Some ductile iron pipe and PVC pipe are present in the area including a 24” main on Arrow Highway which helps distribute the large flow coming from the reservoirs. Conditions of the pipes are unknown, but they are assumed to be in good condition. Figure 7.2-1 illustrates the water system servicing the DTSP area by pipe size and Figure 7.2-2 illustrates the water system servicing the DTSP area by pipe material.

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Figure 7.2-1 Water System Map – Pipe Size

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Figure 7.2-2 Water System Map – Pipe Material

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7.2.2 WATER SERVICES FUTURE CONDITIONS
The San Dimas DTSP provides land use estimates for a 2045 buildout.

These changes to the existing land use include a relatively large increase of residential households in the east and west regions of the DTSP area.

Water demand estimates for these areas and the rest of the DTSP were calculated using the assumptions below:
• 300 gallons per day (GPD) per household
• 200 GPD per 1,000 square feet for commercial space
• 500 GPD per 1,000 square feet for industrial space
• 35 GPD per employee for institutions
• 2.5 Peak Factor
Using these water demand assumptions, the total water flow into the DTSP area would increase from an average of 0.63 million gallons per day (MGD) with the existing land use, to 1.38 MGD with the 2045 buildout land use.

Additionally, the proposed land use changes would generate a peak flow increase from 1.58 MGD to 3.45 MGD, which is equal to an increase of peaks from 1,100 gallons per minute (gpm) to 2,400 gpm of instantaneous flow to the DTSP area.

The plan for the downtown area includes six districts: Gateway Village West, Gateway Village East, Transit Village, Town Core, Public/SemiPublic, and Open Space. Each area was then broken down by acreage further for each zoning type: Residential, Commercial, Office, Industrial, and Institutional. Table 7.2-1 displays the water demands and flows for each district determined by the assumptions listed above and the total proposed buildout of the DTSP.

District
Land Use Estimates Water
Demand
(GPD)
Peak
Flow
(gpm) Type Area (ac)
Gateway
Village
West
Residential 48.8
Commercial 27.9 772,402 1,341
Office 8.3
Gateway
Village
East
Residential 15
195,218 339
Commercial 2.7
Office 3.7
Institutional 3.7
Transit
Village
Residential 19.7
315,322 547
Commercial 9.8
Office 5.9
Institutional 3.9
Town Core
Residential 4.5
Commercial 10.7 92,846 161
Office 2.7
Public/Semi-Public 29.0 14,775 26
Open Space 7.3 -- --
Table 7.2-1 Water Demand and Peak Flow by District

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Holistically, the DTSP area has adequate distribution piping to serve the full 2045 buildout. Each zone has access to 6”, 8”, 10” and/or 12” water lines, which will serve the future demand without exceeding the headloss requirement. The DTSP area is also bordered to the south by 14”, 20”, and 24” mains, which allow for service lines to be upsized if necessary.

Outlined in Figure 7.2-3, an area of concern is the Gateway Village - West district.

The peak instantaneous flow requires at least a 10” pipe to maintain the headloss requirement. While the district has 10” and 12” lines to serve the demand, there are stretches of 6” and 8” lines that would restrict the amount of flow to any new development. Similarly, the areas serviced South of Bonita Avenue and East of San Dimas Avenue do not have high interconnectivity and are serviced by smaller waterlines.

If the areas are to be developed, the City will need to be mindful when connecting new services to the lines in this district. The City could either elect to upsize existing waterlines in these areas or increase interconnectivity by adding more lines and reducing overall headloss.

This analysis is based off an assumption of flows into the districts of the DTSP area that are independent of factors in the surrounding area. Golden State Water Company will have to perform a holistic analysis to confirm and address these observations and concerns.

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Figure 7.2-3 Water System Map – Areas of Concern

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7.3 SANITARY SEWER SERVICE

7.3.1 SANITARY SEWER SERVICES EXISTING CONDITIONS
Two sanitary systems exist within the DTSP area: local collection lines and trunk sewers. The local collection lines are a series of 8”, 10”, and 12” gravity mains with 4” and 6” laterals connecting to existing houses and buildings. All of these sewers are composed of vitrified clay pipe (VCP), lined clay pipe (LCP) or lined vitrified clay pipe (LVCP). All local sewer lines are owned by the City of San Dimas and operated/maintained by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (LACDPW) through their Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District (CSMD). The trunk line sewers are operated/maintained by the Los Angeles County Sanitation District (LACSD).

The DTSP area has one sanitary sewer lift station which is located in the Northwest portion of the DTSP area (shown in Figure 7.3-1 as a red circle), which pumps the sewage from the area into the 12” gravity line along Arrow Highway. Sanitary lift stations are used where elevation changes do not allow gravity flow into the larger collection units. Based on topography of the area, this lift station collects sewage from the mixed-use area of the Northwest corner near Arrow Highway. Figure 7.3-1 illustrates the existing sanitary sewer service within the DTSP area. This map shows the location of lines, as well as the size and type of sewer. The trunk sewers in this area are between 12” and 24”.

In 2015, the sewers in the DTSP area were inspected by the County using a CCTV inspection protocol for both structural and maintenance defects.

During the inspection, the sewers were rated using the following criteria:
• Grade 1 - Minor: Minor or no defects; unlikely to fail in the foreseeable future.
• Grade 2 - Minor to Moderate: Defects that have not begun to deteriorate; estimated to fail in 20+ years.
• Grade 3 - Moderate: Moderate defects that will continue to deteriorate; estimated to fail in 10-20 years.
• Grade 4 - Significant: Severe defects that will become grade 5 defects in the foreseeable future; estimated to fail in 5-10 years. • Grade 5 - Most Significant: Defects requiring immediate attention; has failed or will fail within 5 years.

The DTSP was rated on maintenance and structural defects using this scale.

Approximately, 85 percent of pipe inspected was in minor to moderate condition. Only 15 percent of pipe will require immediate attention in the near future. After condition assessment, any areas in significant or most significant condition were scheduled to be fixed within 24 months as part of an Accumulative Capital Outlay Project. Maintenance defects include grease build ups, line sags, etc., that do not structurally damage the pipe, but could potentially cause flow issues. Figure 7.3-2, taken from the County’s inspection report with the DTSP boundary overlaid, shows the ratings of each pipe in the DTSP area from the 2015 sanitary assessment.

There are two trunk sewers, owned and operated by LACSD, that area in the DTSP. The northern trunk sewer, while traveling through the DTSP, is a concentrate only sanitary line from the nearby water plant. This trunk sewer does not collect sewage from the DTSP. The northern concentrate trunk sewer main starts north of the DTSP area on Juanita Avenue and continues on Third Street before heading south on North Acacia Avenue into the DTSP area. It then heads west through the Bonita Avenue line out of the DTSP area. The main southern trunk sewer, which services the area, starts east of the DTSP. The DTSP has two sections of trunk sewer in the DTSP – one starting at the intersection of Bonita Avenue and Walnut Avenue, the other starting at Acacia Avenue, just south of Pioneer Park. The sections flow south and connect into the main trunk line on the southern edge of the DTSP area.

The trunk sewers are between 12” and 24” before expanding outside the DTSP area. The trunk sewers are non-reinforced concrete pipe and have had no known issues in the DTSP area. A detailed sewer flow analysis study shall be conducted to fully capture the effect of the sewer flow outside of the DTSP. Page 238 – 964
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Figure 7.3-1 Sanitary Utilities Map – Pipe Size

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Figure 7.3-2 Sanitary Ratings Map

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7.3.2 SANITARY SEWER SERVICES FUTURE CONDITIONS
To analyze the future sanitary sewer conditions, it is assumed that the sewer collection demand is equal to the water distribution demand. This assumption does not account for inflow and infiltration flows. Additionally, the following assumptions were considered to examine the capacity of the 8”, 10”, and 12” sewer services:
• “Full capacity” considered to be 50%
• Minimum slope 8”: 0.40%
• Minimum slope 10”: 0.28%
• Minimum slope 12”: 0.22%
Sewer services in the DTSP area will need to be expanded in order to accommodate the proposed land use buildout. There are large sections of Transit Village and smaller sections of the East and West Gateway Villages that do not have many, or any, main lines. To accommodate the desired residential influx, services connecting into the trunk lines will need to be constructed.

An area of concern is in the southeastern area of the Gateway Village - West district. This portion of the district is bordered by 8” sanitary sewer lines on the east and west, and a 10” line to the north. The total sanitary flow for the district (Seen in the Table in Section 2.2) exceeds the above rated “full” capacity of 8” and 10” lines, therefore residential and other development may be restricted. A 12” sanitary sewer line would accommodate the expected total flows for the district, which identifies a possibility of the existing 12” line being utilized to route the district’s flow to the trunk sewer. However, that would have to be determined during district planning.

Another area of concern is in the region of the DTSP area east of San Dimas Avenue, which includes the Gateway Village - East, Public/Semi-Public, and Transit Village zones. As the Transit Village is anticipated to increase development in the area it is anticipated demands will increase with higher trafficked areas. This section of the DTSP area could potentially be zoned for residential purposes, and therefore would require sewer services.

The few 8” lines in the area are of an adequate size, however they are currently not disbursed enough to provide sufficient collection for new development. As the DTSP area is developed further, additional sewer service will need to be implemented.

A final area of concern is the lift station in the Northwest corner of the DTSP area. Small lift stations are traditionally sized for known flow rates with minimal variances in design. If the area were to undergo significant changes affecting wastewater flow, it could potentially require modifications to the lift station (wetwell or pump upsizing, increased diameter of force main, etc.). As the lift station collects flow from a relatively small area of the DTSP area, it is anticipated that if modifications are required, they will be minimal.

The areas of concern can be seen in Figure 7.3-3.

If flows are to increase significantly, a larger trunk line will have to be installed. It is unknown the extent of changes in the DTSP area which would affect the sizing of the trunk line, increases in sewage quantity and quality can vary with introduction of new housing, mixed use development, or commercial business. Until the DTSP area is developed further, an accurate estimation and evaluation cannot be performed to identify the appropriate trunk size. At the time development proposals are made to the City, sewer capacity studies will be required to determine if existing systems are sufficient for the proposed additional flows and/or to determine the appropriate sizing of any new sewer system

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Figure 7.3-3 Sanitary Sewer Map – Areas of Concern

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7.4 STORM DRAINAGE

7.4.1 STORM SERVICES EXISTING CONDITIONS
Storm water runoff in the DTSP is collected and flood control occurs through a series of gravity storm drains owned and operated by Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) and the City of San Dimas.

The major storm drain travels under San Dimas Avenue, with catch basins at most intersections along it. The storm drain begins one half mile north of Bonita Avenue at the intersection of Gladstone Street and Walnut Avenue. The storm drain becomes a 48” drain – named BI 0516 Line A.

The line was installed in 1960, according to Los Angeles County Records.

The storm drain enters a 72” outfall that travels under East Arrow Highway and discharges into a dry-weather stream outletting to Walnut Creek and the Puddingstone Reservoir.

The northeastern portion of the DTSP area drains towards the dry weather stream under Arrow Highway through a small section of collection pipes, connecting at the main 72” outfall. The far east section of the DTSP, which is currently undeveloped, does not have stormwater collections. Smaller catch basins in the northwest portion of the DTSP area drain to the southwest under the Orange Freeway (Highway 57) and under Arrow Highway.

Figure 7.4-1 illustrates the storm drain system within the DTSP area.

It has been reported that localized flooding occurred on the north side of the DTSP area near Cataract Avenue and First Street prior to storm drain system improvements in the area. The DTSP area has areas of small sized residential lots, areas of mixed-use retail and entertainment locations (with large areas of impervious parking lots), and areas of undeveloped lots and parks.

7.4.2 STORM SERVICES FUTURE CONDITIONS
Due to the variety of open area and impervious area in the DTSP area, groundwater infiltration and stormwater runoff will be greatly affected by development in the area. The existing Open Space zone is expected to remain the same in the 2045 buildout, at 7.3 acres. This would maintain the pervious area and continue to allow groundwater infiltration at the same rate.

Alterations of streets or increase of impervious surfaces would be required to meet existing design standards of Los Angeles County and the City of San Dimas. The existing storm drain system is designed for a 10-year storm event.

Los Angeles County identifies that infrastructure be designed for 25-year storm event conveyance with overrun from storm sewers to be conveyed by the streets. Addition of impervious surface or reconfiguration of the streets would have to be designed within these constraints. Stormwater mitigation efforts for new developments – such as semi-permeable construction, rain gardens, stormwater detention basins, etc. could all be used to alleviate instantaneous runoff to decrease strain on the storm sewer system.

With any development, holistic analyses of existing to proposed impervious areas are required to examine the resulting changes in runoff flows. If these pervious surfaces are replaced with impervious surfaces, such as the development of the planned Metro A Line station, more storm drain capacity may be required. The station is proposed to be located off Bonita Avenue and San Dimas Avenue which is currently developed space with a small section of pervious area between the road and parking lot. There is also a bridge planned for Bonita Avenue and Cataract Avenue, which will occupy a large area of currently undeveloped surfaces on the south side. The far east portion of the DTSP area currently is identified as open space. If that area is developed, it would result in a large increase in impervious surface which will greatly increase stormwater runoff.

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As the DTSP area continues to form, it is important to identify when areas of pervious surfaces are being replaced with concrete, asphalt, and other impervious surfaces as they will have a large effect on stormwater collection system. At the time development proposals are made to the City, hydrology and hydraulic studies will be required to determine if existing systems are sufficient for the proposed additional flows and/or to determine the appropriate sizing of any new storm drain system.

7.5 ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Electricity is provided to the Specific Plan area by Southern California Edison (SCE), a private utility company. SCE sets its own service standards, with oversight from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and facility improvement strategies. Electricity is transmitted by a system comprised of both underground and above-ground/overhead/ aerial power lines that currently supply sufficient electrical service to the Specific Plan area. At the time development proposals are made to the City, the applicant will be responsible for submitting applications to SCE for electrical service. SCE would determine whether adequate capacity is available or whether system upgrades may be required.

7.6 NATURAL GAS
The Southern California Gas Company, a subsidiary of Sempra Utilities (The Gas Company), a private utility company, is the natural gas service provider for the Specific Plan area. Natural gas pipelines exist along major street rights-of-way within the area. The analysis and decision on capacity to meet future demand under buildout of the Specific Plan will be conducted by the Gas Company in coordination with the City at the time development occurs and building plans are submitted.

7.7 TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CABLE
Charter Spectrum Communications and Frontier Communications provide local and long distance communications services in the Specific Plan area.

Both companies also provide cable and high-speed internet services.

Various wireless carriers provide service within the Specific Plan area. The analysis and decision on capacity to meet future demand under buildout of the Specific Plan will be conducted by the individual telecommunications and cable providers. It is likely that local system upgrades will be required to serve the future build out.

The City will consider instituting a Downtown Wifi network in the future to serve visitors and residents in public spaces in the Downtown area.

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8.2 Land Divisions....................................................................168

8.3 Entitlement Processes Established in the
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8.4 Entitlement Processes Established in this
Specific Plan.......................................................................168

8.5 Non-Conforming Uses and Structures ..............................171

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8.1 GENERAL
The coordinated and systematic administration of the San Dimas Downtown Specific Plan (DTSP) is essential to accomplish the vision for the area’s future. This Administration Section sets forth the administrative processes to review proposed land uses and development.

The San Dimas DTSP serves as the implementation tool for the General Plan and establishes the zoning regulations for the Specific Plan area. All development proposals within the Specific Plan area are subject to the procedures established herein. The standard and other requirements of this Development Code shall be administered and enforced by the Community Development Department, the Planning Commission, and City Council in the same manner as the provisions of the City’s Zoning Code.

8.1.1 AUTHORITY
This Specific Plan was prepared pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code, Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 8 (Sections 65450 through 65457), which allows the preparation of specific plans as required for implementation of the general plan.

The Downtown Specific Plan is the regulatory document guiding land use and development within the boundaries identified in this specific plan. Upon adoption, this Specific Plan will serve as zoning for the properties involved. It establishes the necessary plans, development standards, regulations, infrastructure requirements, design guidelines, and implementation programs on which subsequent project-related development activities are to be based. It is intended that local public works projects, design review plans, detailed site plans, grading and building permits, or any other action requiring ministerial or discretionary approval applicable to this area be consistent with this Specific Plan.

8.1.2 INTERPRETATION
In the event of ambiguity or circumstances not specifically provided in this DTSP, the Director of Community Development shall interpret the intent of the land use standards. The Director may, at his or her discretion, refer interpretations to the Planning Commission for consideration and action.

Such a referral shall be accompanied by a written analysis of issues related to the interpretation. All interpretations made by the Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission in accordance with the SDMC.

8.1.3 CONFLICT
Where any provision of this Plan and the Municipal Code appear to be in conflict, the provisions of this Plan shall prevail. For matters on which this Plan is silent, the provisions of the Municipal Code shall apply.

8.1.4 SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this Specific Plan, or any future amendments or additions, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court or competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the DTSP, or any future amendments or additions.

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8.2 LAND DIVISIONS
Applications for, as well as processing and approval of proposed divisions of land, including, but not limited to, parcel mergers, lot line adjustments, parcel maps, and tract maps within the Specific Plan Area shall comply with the policies, development standards, and design guidelines contained within this Specific Plan, provisions of the California Subdivision Map Act, the subdivision ordinance of the City of San Dimas (Title 17), and the applicable procedural requirements of the San Dimas Municipal Code.

8.3 ENTITLEMENT PROCESSES ESTABLISHED

IN THE SAN DIMAS MUNICIPAL CODE
The San Dimas Municipal Code establishes specific standards, processes, and procedures for a number of entitlement reviews that apply within the specific plan area, including but not limited to Development Plan Review, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Tree Removals, Temporary Uses, Zone Changes and Amendments, and Appeals Procedures. All standards of the SDMC apply unless otherwise amended or replaced by this specific plan.

8.4 ENTITLEMENT PROCESSES ESTABLISHED

IN THIS SPECIFIC PLAN
For purposes of streamlining land use and development proposals while also providing standards to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, this Specific Plan provides additional mechanisms to allow the Director of Community Development to approve Minor Conditional Use Permits and to make Similar Use Determinations as outlined below. These processes are applicable only to the specific plan area.
• Section 8.4.1 for Minor Conditional Use Permits
• Section 8.4.2 for Similar Use Determinations. This process replaces and supersedes SDMC 18.192, Classification of Use, for the specific plan area.

8.4.1 MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
A Minor Conditional Use Permit is required for land uses which, though may be appropriate in the applicable zoning district, could have unique effects or impacts on the area in which they are located unless mitigated through special review and conditions but which do not rise to the level of requiring a Conditional Use Permit.

A. Applicability. Uses designated as “MCUP” in the Land Use Table contained within Chapter 3, Section 4, Table 3.4-2 may be permitted or conditionally permitted subject to the provisions of this chapter.

B. In lieu of a notice of administrative decision, a notice of pending approval shall be mailed to all property owners within a five hundred (500) foot radius of the subject site.

1. Such notice shall indicate that the permit shall be approved, conditionally approved or denied on a specified date and request that any party concerned about the final determination of said permit provide a written statement explaining their concerns.

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i. This statement shall be based only on issues of significance related directly to the application.
ii. If the Director finds that the statement has merit and the issue(s) can be adequately addressed through additional Conditions of Approval, the Director may approve the permit with the added conditions, as long as the concerned party is notified of the decision.
iii. If the Director finds that the statement is without merit, the Director may approve the permit as is, as long as the concerned party is notified of the decision.
iv. If a party wishes to contest the approval of the permit, an appeal must be filed after the permit is approved, pursuant to Section E below
C. Findings.

1. The proposed use is consistent with both the General Plan and zoning code of the subject property;

2. The establishment, maintenance or conducting of the proposed use will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood;

3. Any potential effects which may have an adverse effect on surrounding properties and/or neighborhoods can be minimized to the extent practical and any remaining adverse effects are justified by the benefits conferred upon the community as a whole.

D. Appeals. The issuance of a Minor Conditional Use Permit may be appealed, subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.212.

E. Expansion of Use(s). No expansion of the use(s) or service(s) granted by the issuance of a Minor Conditional Use Permit shall be allowed without the filing and approval of a Modification of an Approved Permit, which will be subject to review by the same review authority who originally approved or granted the permit.

F. Abandonment of Use. Any use approved by a Minor Conditional Use Permit which has ceased for a period in excess of twelve months, shall be considered abandoned and the use may not recommence without filing for a new Minor Conditional Use Permit.

8.4.2 SIMILAR USE DETERMINATIONS
The land use table does not include all possible uses. When a specific use is not listed and it is unclear whether the use is permitted, permitted with a conditional or Minor Conditional Use Permit, or not permitted, the similar use determination allows the Director of Community Development to determine whether or not a proposed use is similar to a listed use and whether it may be permitted or permitted with a conditional or Minor Conditional Use Permit in a particular zone.

A. Applicability. A similar use determination is required when a use is not specifically listed in this specific plan but may be permitted if it is determined to be similar in nature to a use that is permitted or permitted with a Conditional or Minor Conditional Use Permit.

B. Initiation. A similar use determination can be initiated by staff or can be initiated by the public using an application maintained by the City of San Dimas Planning Division. The fee shall be as established by City Council resolution.

C. Director Authority and Right to Forward to Planning Commission.

The Director of Community Development may prepare a similar use determination. The issuance of a similar use determination is an administrative function of the Director, and no public hearing or notice is required. The Director of Community Development may, at his or her sole discretion, require that the similar use determination be referred to the Planning Commission for review and decision.

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the Director does not make all of these findings, he/she shall not make the similar use determination:

1. That the subject use and its operation is consistent with the goals and objectives of the general plan;

2. That the subject use and its operation is consistent with the purposes and intent of the zone in which the use is proposed to be located;

3. That the subject use is similar to one or more uses permitted in the zone within which it is proposed to be located. A use shall be deemed to be similar only where the size, scale, design and impact of the uses are comparable. A use shall not be deemed to be similar when the operation of the use involves greater impacts in terms of traffic, parking, noise, glare, odor, refuse or other environmental considerations; generates greater demand for public services; does not have comparable hours of operation; is significantly more intensive in the number of employees, patrons and other users of the facility; and is not complementary to other uses in the zone.

E. Determinations. Determinations shall be made in writing and shall contain the facts that support the determination. The department shall maintain all such determinations on record for review by the general public upon request. The notice of decision shall be provided, in writing, to the applicant and any interested parties who request a copy.

The notice shall include:

1. A brief statement explaining the criteria and standards considered relevant to the decision.

2. A statement of the standards and facts relied upon in rendering the decision.

3. An explanation of appeal rights and appeal deadlines.

F. Appeals. An action on a Similar Use Determination shall become effective 14 days after a decision has been rendered unless an appeal is filed in accordance with the Appeal Procedures established in the SDMC.

8.4.3 STREAMLINED REVIEW OF MULTI-UNIT AND

MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
For a multi-unit residential development or mixed-use residential development to be eligible for a streamlined ministerial approval process, the development must meet the specific eligibility criteria set forth in Government Code section 65913.4.

All eligible multi-unit ministerial projects must comply with the objective design standards located in Chapter 5. Objective design standards are those that involve no personal or subjective judgment by the plan reviewer and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark. Projects requesting exceptions and/or administrative modifications to these standards will be reviewed under the discretionary review process described in the City’s Zoning Code.

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3. Routine maintenance and repairs that do not constitute an alteration or addition may be performed on a structure or site when the use is nonconforming, and on a nonconforming structure.

C. Alterations and Additions to Nonconforming Uses and Structures

1. A nonconforming structure, which is nonconforming by reason of its use, shall not be moved, altered, or enlarged unless required by law, or the moving, alternation or enlargement will result in the elimination of the nonconformity, except as otherwise provide in this section.

2. A nonconforming use shall not be enlarged, intensified, or extended in such a way as to occupy any part of the structure or site or enlarged or another structure or site which it did not occupy at the time it became a nonconforming use or in such a way as to displace any conforming use occupying a structure or site, except as otherwise provide in this section.

3. A nonconforming structure shall not be altered or reconstructed so as to increase the discrepancy between existing conditions and the development standards for front yards, side yards, rear yards, height of structures, or usable open space prescribed in the development standards for the zone in which the structure is located. A nonconforming structure shall not be moved or enlarged unless the new location or enlargement shall conform to the development standards, or usable open space prescribed in the in the development standards for the area designation in which the structure is located.

4. A use which fails to meet the development standards of the area designation in which it is located shall not be enlarged or extended, or shall not have equipment replaced that results in failure to meet development standards sunless the enlargement, extension or replacement will result in elimination of nonconformity with development standards for that area.

8.5 NONCONFORMING USES

AND STRUCTURES
Any existing use or building that becomes nonconforming as a result of the DTSP shall comply with all rules and regulations set forth below.

A. Definitions

1. Nonconforming property means any subdivision of land that was lawfully established and in compliance with all applicable ordinances and laws at the time the property was subdivided.

2. Nonconforming building means any structure, building or improvement upon land, other than land itself including signage that was lawfully established and in compliance with all applicable ordinances and laws at the time the structure, building, or improvement was established.

3. Nonconforming use means any use of land that was lawfully established and in compliance with all applicable ordinances and laws at the time the use was established.

4. An existing use shall be deemed a “legal nonconforming use” if prior to its establishment the required permits were obtained, prior to the adoption of the DTSP (i.e., a building permit, conditional use permit, etc.).

B. Continuation and Maintenance

1. A use lawfully occupying a structure or a site, that does not conform with the use regulations or the development standards for the zone in which the use is located shall be deemed to be a nonconforming use and may be continued, except as otherwise provided in this section.

2. A structure, lawfully occupying a site, that does not conform with the development standards for front yards, rear yards, height, coverage, or distances between structures, for the zone in which the structure is located, shall be deemed to be a non-conforming use and may be continued, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. Page 252 – 964 172 SAN DIMAS DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN

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3. Restoration of a nonconforming use or structure shall require the review and approval of the Director of Community Development, although may choose to direct to the Planning Commission for final approval.

F. Exceptions to Provisions of Nonconforming Uses and Structures Expansion of legal nonconforming uses and structures such as an increase in floor area or the site area or an intensification of use may be permitted subject to a Conditional Use Permit. In addition, the required CUP findings, the Planning Commission must also make the following findings:

1. The expansion of the nonconforming structure and/or site comply with the Design Guidelines and Standards, the Mobility infrastructure of the Specific Plan; and

2. The expansion of the nonconforming use does not increase the discrepancy between existing conditions and the standards for front yard, side yards, rear yard, height of structures, distances between structures, and parking facilities as prescribed in the regulations for the zone in which the structure is located.

D. Discontinuation of Nonconforming Use
Whenever a nonconforming use has been discontinued, or changed to a conforming use for a continuous period of 180 days or more, the nonconforming use shall not be reestablished, and the structure or site thereafter shall be in conformity with the development standards for the zone in which it is located. Discontinuance of a use shall include cessation of the existing nonconforming use, regardless of intent to resume said nonconforming use.

E. Restoration of Damaged Structure

1. Whenever a structure which does not comply with the standards for front, side, and rear yards; height of structures; distances between structures; and parking facilities as prescribed in the regulations for the zoning designation in which the structure is located, or for the use which does not conform with the regulations for the area in which it is located, is destroyed by fire or other calamity, by act of God, or by the public enemy to the extent of 50 percent or less, the structure may be restored and the nonconforming use may be resumed, provided that restoration is started within one year and diligently pursued to completion. When the destruction exceeds 50 percent, or the structure is voluntarily demolished or is required by law to be demolished, the structure shall not be restored except in full conformity with the regulations for the zoning designation in which it is located, and the nonconforming use shall not be resumed.

2. The extent of damage or partial destruction shall be based upon the ratio of the estimated cost of restoring the structure to its condition prior to such damage or partial destruction to the estimated cost of duplicating the entire structure, as it existed prior thereto. Estimates for this purpose shall be made by or shall be reviewed and approved by the building official and shall be based on the minimum cost of construction in compliance with the building code.

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9.5 Implementation and Phasing ...........................................180

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9.1 INTRODUCTION
It is expected that a range of funding tools will be utilized to finance development in Downtown San Dimas, associated infrastructure improvements, and ongoing operations.

The responsibility for implementing these tools will fall to the City, other governmental agencies, private entities, and authorized private associations, such as homeowners or business associations.

The funding sources identified in this Chapter are examples. A more comprehensive list may be developed over time as new sources come into being or sources listed here are no longer available. The ultimate mix of financing mechanisms will be determined in the implementation process based on final technical analyses of costs, benefits, and burdens, and on deliberations involving City staff, sponsoring entities, property owners, developers, elected officials, bond counsel, underwriters, finance experts, and others.

Regardless of the financing mechanisms selected, any approach should seek to align the sources, timing, and scope of financing to the specified uses, as described by the following principles:
• There should be assurances that necessary funding will be available at the time specific infrastructure items are required.
• Financial burdens on development should be kept within industry standards and market constraints.
• The plan should be responsive to expected variations in timing, location, and type of development.

The financing tools and their applicability fall into three distinct categories discussed on the next page.

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AND EXACTIONS

9.2.1 AREA DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Development impact fees are a potential funding source for affordable housing, parks, and recreational open space. These fees, paid by new residential and commercial development projects, must only be used to pay for improvements that can be demonstrated to serve new residents and businesses (from new development), but these fees can be combined with other funding sources to fund a project that serves both new and existing residents or businesses. A nexus study—which calculates the new increment of development, estimates the portion of an improvement project attributable to that increment of growth, and allocates the fee among the new development projects by land use—is required by state law for implementation. Additional impact fees, such as a transportation and traffic impact fee, could be considered as a means to fund additional improvements that enhance mobility.

9.2.2 REVENUE BONDS
Public activities that are revenue generating and create sufficient cash flow to cover operating costs and debt service can potentially issue taxfree municipal debt to cover the cost of capital improvements. A common example of this is revenue bonds for parking garage construction where there is pay parking.

9.2.3 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND OTHER

PUBLIC DEBT
New commercial and lodging projects could generate significant new sales tax and transit occupancy (lodging) tax revenues that will flow into the City’s General Fund. This new money could be used to finance debt service on tax-exempt debt obligations so that existing activities provided through the General Fund are not impacted. Such a General Obligation bond, however, requires a two-thirds vote of local residents (except for educational facilities) to approve. Alternatively, for facilities that can serve as collateral for debt, certificates of participation are a public finance technique that do not require voter approval.

9.2.4 DEDICATIONS AND EXACTIONS
Under the Subdivision Map Act, developers may be required to dedicate land or make cash payments for public facilities required or affected by their project (e.g., road right-of-way fronting individual properties).

Dedications are typically made for road and utility rights-of-way, park sites, and land for other public facilities. Cash contributions may be made for other public facilities that are directly required by their projects (e.g., payments for a traffic signal).

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9.3 SPECIAL DISTRICTS

9.3.1 INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICTS AND

ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING

DISTRICTS
Qualified entities can create an Infrastructure Financing District (IFD), per the 1990 Infrastructure Financing Act, to pay for the construction of capital facilities that have “communitywide significance and provide significant benefits to an area larger than the area of the district.” Such facilities may include transit, highways, water systems, sewer projects, parking structures, flood control, childcare facilities, libraries, parks, and solid waste facilities. Broader authority of Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFD) is provided in Government Code Section 53398.50 et seq.

An IFD or EIFD provides funding by diverting a portion of property tax increment revenue for 30 years to secure the issuance of bonds to finance qualifying projects. The IFD increment is defined as total annual property tax revenue within the district, less a base year amount, less the portion allocated to schools, less the portion claimed by agencies that did not voluntarily approve the IFD formation. As such, IFD tax increment is less than that once generated as redevelopment tax increment, possibly significantly less depending on the specific conditions of each IFD approval.

In the past, the difficulty in implementing an IFD has limited its use in California. However, in 2014 and 2016, legislation was adopted that updates the 1990 Infrastructure Finance District (IFD) law, approved in 1990, by expanding the types of projects that can be funded with EIFDs and lowering voter approval requirements, making this type of financing a much more viable option. Voter approval is not required to form an EIFD, however there is a 55 percent requirement to authorize bonds. Where an IFD makes the tax increment available for up to 30 years, the EIFD extends that timeline to 45 years.

9.3.2 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
California law provides procedures to levy assessments against benefiting properties and issue tax-exempt bonds to finance public facilities and infrastructure improvements. Assessment districts, also known as improvement districts, are subject to majority vote of property owners.

Votes are weighted according to the amount of the proposed assessment on the parcel to which the ballot pertains. Assessments are distributed in proportion to the benefits received by each property as determined by engineering analysis and form a lien against property. Special assessments are fixed dollar amounts and may be prepaid, although they are typically paid back with interest over time by the assessed property owner.

Only public infrastructure improvements with property-specific benefits (e.g., roads, drainage, and sewer and water improvements) may be financed with assessments. In addition, standard public finance underwriting criteria require that the ratio of improved land value to assessment lien be equal to or greater than three to one.

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9.3.2 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
A Business Improvement District (BID) is a common type of Special Assessment District that assesses business and/or property owners to fund maintenance, marketing, and other activities, including additional public services or improvements. If such a district were to be formed in the Specific Plan area, funding could be applied toward enhanced sanitation and cleaning as well as other streetscape and pedestrian improvements.

The City would need to reach out to property owners to educate them on the benefits and obtain majority support before moving forward with formation. If support can be obtained, a BID is a powerful tool for raising funds to provide enhancements to the area, but cannot be used to issue bonds.

9.3.3 LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT
Like a BID, a Landscape and Lighting Assessment District (LLAD) is another type of Special Assessment District that could be applied in Downtown to fund new street and pedestrian lights, landscaping, parkways, medians, and other amenities, and require benefits to accrue proportionately to the assessed properties. LLADs are more flexible than BIDs in that they can issue bonds and require a simple majority of property owners for formation.

There have been no LLADs established by the City of San Dimas for amenities like pedestrian lighting; forming such a district in the Specific Plan area would require creating a new Special Assessment District dedicated to that purpose. Given the same barrier to entry as a BID, formation of an LLAD that can issue bonds for the commercial areas that are supported by and include the LASC is a better approach for raising local funds than the formation of a BID.

9.4 FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS
The City has received federal and state funding from other levels of government, including regional agencies (e.g., Metro and the Southern California Association of Governments), and the State and Federal governments. Funds from these sources, a selection of which is shown in the following table, may be made available for development in the Specific Plan Area. The availability, amount, and timing of these funds will need to be further evaluated.

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Table 9.4-1 Federal and State Funding Sources
Program Description of Spaces
California Transit Oriented
Development (TOD) Housing
Program
This program, funded by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, makes low-interest loans available as gap financing for rental housing developments that include affordable units, and as mortgage assistance for homeownership developments. Loans and grants are available to qualified public entities for infrastructure improvements supporting TOD residential uses or to enable connections between these developments and the transit station
Community Based Transportation
Planning
Caltrans administers a grant program for transportation planning projects to improve mobility and lead to the programming or implementation phase for a community or region. With approximately $9 million in funding distributed through six grant programs annually, the program may offer the City of San Dimas additional funding for planning. Each of these six grant programs may be applicable for the Plan Area: Community-Based Transportation Planning, Environmental Justice, Partnership Planning, Statewide or Urban Transit Planning Studies, Rural or Small Urban Transit Planning Studies, and Transit Planning Student Internships.

Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)
The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) was created to award grant dollars to local and state government departments for development of traffic safety programs. The office is in the state Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, and it functions as a conduit for federal grant money, which it allocates to eight separate program areas, of which two, for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Roadway Safety, may be directly applicable to the Plan Area. City agencies are eligible to apply.

Transportation Development Act
Article 3 Funds
The Transportation Development Act (TDA) includes two separate public transportation funds—Local Transportation Fund (LTF) and the State Transit Assistance fund—designated for development and support of public transportation needs. Funding is allocated to areas of each county based on population, taxable sales and transit performance.

TDA funds may be used for many potential expenses that the transit village may generate, including engineering expenses, right-of-way acquisition, construction, improvements to existing pedestrian infrastructure, ADA compliance, and support facilities, such as transit shelters, bicycle parking, and pedestrian amenities.

Better Utilizing Investments to
Leverage Development (BUILD)
Originally known as the TIGER Grant program and administered by the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT), this funding program began with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Nearly $7.1 billion in discretionary grant money has been dedicated to build and repair freight and passenger transportation networks.

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Transportation Alternatives (TA)
Transportation Alternatives consolidates three separate programs under the prior version of the Federal Aid Highway Program: Transportation Enhancements (TE), Safe Routes to School (SR2S), and the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). Of these, TE and SR2S are particularly relevant to opportunities in the Plan Area. TE funds may be used for the planning, design, and construction of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure such as bikeways, sidewalks, signaling and signage, traffic management techniques, and improvements designed for ADA compliance. SR2S funds may be used for a range of engineering, traffic calming, and educational projects.

Surface Transportation Program
(STP)
The Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STP) allocates funds that can be used for a wide range of projects, including road and transit improvements that include bicycle and pedestrian elements. STP provides flexibility to fund improvements that are outside the Federal aid highway system, so many streets near the Plan Area may be eligible.

Congestion Mitigation and Air
Quality Improvement (CMAQ)
Program
The CMAQ program is designed to provide funding to support surface transportation projects and other related efforts that contribute to air quality improvements and provide congestion relief. Eligible projects are intended to lower emissions of ozone, carbon monoxide, and/or particulate matter.

Transit-Oriented Development
Planning Pilot
This pilot program provides funding to advance planning efforts that support transit-oriented development (TOD) associated with new fixed-guideway and core capacity improvement projects. Eligible recipients include State and local government agencies engaged in comprehensive planning that seeks to enhance economic development and ridership by means of increasing multimodal connectivity and accessibility, enhancing access to transit hubs for pedestrian and bicycle traffic, and promoting and enabling mixed-use development.

AB 2766 Clean Air Funds
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) administers this program to fund air pollution reduction efforts. Funding is drawn from automobile registration surcharges. A 40 percent portion of annual disbursement is automatically allocated to South Coast District member cities in proportion to population. The remaining 60 percent is allocated through a competitive grant program for projects that improve air quality. Nearly all Plan Area initiatives may potentially be eligible for funding from AB 2766 grants.

Bicycle Transportation Account
(BTA)
Caltrans administers the Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA), an annual program providing State funds for city and county projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters. Cities and counties are eligible to apply for BTA funds. Eligibility is based on pre-adoption of a Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP) that complies with Streets and Highways Code Section 891.4 that has been pre-approved by the appropriate Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) or Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA). Eligible uses for the funding include bikeways and related facilities, planning, safety, and education. The BTA is a reimbursement program, which requires allocated funds to be matched by at minimum 10 percent of the total project cost. BTA funds may also be used to apply for and match Federal grants or loans. Approximately $7.2 million is appropriated annually for the program statewide.

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Table 9.4-1 Federal and State Funding Sources (continued) Program Description of Spaces
SB 2 Planning Grants
Passed in 2017, the Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB 2) was signed into law as a mechanism for raising and administering funds the facilitate the development of affordable housing in California. Through a new $75 fee imposed and collected via real estate and mortgage document submittals, SB 2 is estimated to raise $250 million each year and administers funds to municipalities that meet specific conditions and project criteria. Planning grants are provided from the fund through a non-competitive application process and applies to planning efforts that lead to policy, zoning, environmental, and project review updates that facilitate the development of affordable housing.

These funds are not available to developers and can only be accessed by municipalities. The City received SB 2 grant funding for the completion of the City’s Housing Element and preparation of Objective Design Standards.

Cap and Trade: Affordable
Housing and Sustainable
Communities Program Grant
AHSC Program Grant directs funds to programs that constitute transit-oriented development (TOD), as residents housed in these developments are more likely to use public transit, thus relying less on a personal vehicle for commuting.

Monies from AHSC are accessible via an application and may be used for affordable housing development, housingrelated infrastructure, sustainable infrastructure, and sustainable program management. Developers as well as localities, RDA successor agencies, and other similar organizations are eligible to apply for AHSC Program Grant funds.

9.5 IMPLEMENTATION AND PHASING
Implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan will require action by several different departments and divisions within the City, including Community Development, Parks and Recreation Department, and Public Works. During the development process, much of the look and feel of the Downtown Specific Plan area will be determined by the architecture, landscaping, layout, and maintenance of individual developments, as prescribed by the design standards and guidelines articulated in Chapter 5. However, the City must take the lead in coordinating the needed area-wide actions that will enable complete implementation of the Specific Plan and its vision.

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9.5.1 PHASING
The ultimate phasing of development and necessary improvements within the Downtown Specific Plan Area will be based on market factors as well as costs and available financing. Many of the infrastructure improvements will occur over time concurrently with new development. A recommended phasing strategy is outlined below, although actual phasing may change based on market conditions, particularly in view of economic and societal changes which may occur in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Near-Term Implementation
Within the first five years after adoption:
• Actively market development opportunities in the Downtown Specific Plan area as part of a coordinated effort in collaboration with the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce and other groups.
• Pursue a public-private partnership for the development of City-owned sites to help demonstrate the market viability of higher-density multi-family housing downtown. • Complete roadway reconfigurations on Bonita Avenue and Arrow Highway to help spark redevelopment along these key corridors to promote a multi-modal approach in line with mobility policies.
• Implement shared parking agreements that allow larger high-density residential and mixed use projects to fulfill parking needs in part or in full by using underutilized spaces on other adjacent properties to optimize the number of spaces constructed and support development feasibility.
• Prioritize access and wayfinding improvements that strengthen the connection between the Gateway Village West and the Town Core districts. • Support expanded programming of events and public spaces to raise the profile of the Specific Plan area as an entertainment and cultural destination, partnering with business, arts, and cultural groups and organizations.
• Prepare a historic context statement and conduct a comprehensive historic resources survey of age-eligible properties in the Downtown Specific Plan area.

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Intermediate/Longer-Term Implementation
Between 5-15 years after adoption:
• Facilitate redevelopment of key privately-owned opportunity sites shown on the Land Use Map that can accommodate significant housing development, including San Dimas Station South and North sites, the bowling alley site, and existing industrial properties south of the San Dimas Metro station.
• Coordinate construction of civic spaces with private development to ensure the provision of vibrant, inviting plazas and gathering spaces for residents, employees, and visitors to the Downtown Specific Plan area.
• Complete studies to plan for major transportation improvements needed to support full buildout of the DTSP.
• Synchronize the provision of infrastructure and streetscape improvements with new development, coordinating strategic planning, financial capacity, and physical development downtown through the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). • Monitor progress toward DTSP objectives and the effectiveness of development incentives, adjusting the directives of the DTSP as needed.

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10.1 DEFINITIONS
Arterial: A thorough major roadway or highway that provide the highest level of mobility and the highest speeds over the longest uninterrupted distance (i.e., interstate highways).

Articulation: The degree or manner in which a building wall or roofline is made up of distinct parts or elements. A highly articulated wall will appear to be composed of a number of different planes, usually made distinct by their change in direction (projections and recesses) and/or changes in materials, colors or textures.

Arcade: A series of arches supported on piers or columns. An arcade is typically covered.

Awning: A rigid or movable shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and of a type which may be retracted or folded against the face of the supporting building.

Bioretention: The process of collecting and filtering stormwater through landscape features.

Bio-swales: Landscape features that collect polluted stormwater runoff, soak it into the ground, and filter out pollution.

Canopy: A projection over a niche or doorway; often decorative or decorated.

Cantilevered Room: A room that sticks out past the building’s foundation or supporting wall below.

Collector: A thorough major or minor roadway that connects local roads and streets with arterials.

Colonnade: A row of columns supporting a roof, an entablature, or arcade Cornice: A continuous molded projection that crowns a wall or other construction or divides the wall horizontally for compositional purposes.

Dormer: A structure that projects out from a sloped roof, often a small room, bedroom, or part of an attic and includes a window.

Façade: The exterior face or faces of a building.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR): The numerical value obtained through dividing the gross floor area of the building or buildings located upon a lot or parcel of land by the total area of such lot or parcel of land.

Frontage: The wall of a building that faces a street, sidewalk, or parking lot.

Similar to a façade.

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Hardscape: Any type of a decorative paving material such as interlocking pavers, stamped concrete, natural stone, tiles, etc. that are integrated within the landscape concept of a development proposal.

Height: The vertical distance from the grade to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the height of the highest gable of a pitch or hip roof.

Intensity: The degree to which land is used. Intensity typically refers to the levels of concentration or activity of land uses.

Loggia: A roofed open gallery especially at an upper story overlooking an open court
Massing: The overall shape or arrangement of the bulk or volume of buildings and structures.

Modulation: The stepping back or projecting forward of sections of the façade of a structure as a means of breaking up the apparent bulk of continuous exterior walls.

Mullion: A vertical element that separates two panes of glass in a window.

Parapet: The part of an exterior wall that extends above the roof line; used to satisfy fire codes, hide roof equipment, increase the height of a building, or create an interesting silhouette.

Pitch: The slope of a roof commonly expressed in terms of inches of vertical rise per foot of horizontal run.

Plate Height: The vertical distance from the assumed ground surface of the building to the topmost element of the structural support of a building’s roof framing members.

Public Uses and Utilities: Land uses and services created to serve the general public. Public utilities include eletric, gas, telephone, water, sewerage, television cable, and other systems.

Roof Deck: A flat portion of a roof used as a terrace or other private open space.

Scale: The size of a building and how it relates to a human or adjacent buildings and structures.

Setback: Distance from the front, side, or rear property line in which a structure is allowed to be built.

Shade Tree: A tree where the canopy provides shade at ground level.

Stepback: The distance a building façade is recessed on a horizontal plane from the building façade immediately below it.

Streetscape: The general appearance of or character of a street that is influenced by the architecture, planning, and landscape of a street.

Transom: A crosspiece separating a door from a window above it.

Trellis: A frame supporting open lattice work used as a screen or a support for growing vines or plants.

Unreinforced Masonry (URM) Code: An enforceable law that requires unreinforced masonry buildings to be demolished or brought up to earthquake and building codes by structural reinforcing.

Wayfinding: Encompasses all of the ways in which people orient themselves in physical space and navigate from place to place (i.e., signage).

ATTACHMENT 2
Downtown Specific Plan
Changes per City Council (January 8 & 26, 2024) and Planning Commission (November 16, 2023)
Substantive Changes:

Chapter 1: Introduction

1. 1.1 Introduction and Purpose (pg. 2) – Added “entertainment” to Vision Statement in response to Planning Commission comments
Chapter 2: Vision, Downtown Framework, and Strategies

1. 2.2 Vision Statement (pg. 16) – Added “entertainment” to Vision Statement in response to Planning Commission comments

2. Updated Land Use Map (pg. 25) to 1) designate Bonita/Cataract (former PSQ site) to Public/SemiPublic and remove Housing Element Overlay, 2) redesignate Bowling Alley site to Town Core instead of Gateway Village West, 3) redesignate triangular site at northeast corner of Bonita Avenue and Eucla to Town Core instead of Gateway Village West, and 4) designate a 100-ft Bonita Avenue Commercial Use Overlay on the former PSQ site. All per City Council direction.

3. 2.3.2.A.4 (pg. 18) Diverse Economy with a Broad Mix of Land Uses and Activities - added language to reflect the desire to encourage/support small and local businesses, but not close opportunities to bring in national brands, per City Council comments.

4. 2.3.3.A.4 (pg. 19) Vibrant and Active Public and Private Spaces – Revised to further express a desire for additional gathering and open space in new commercial and mixed-use developments, in response to City Council comments.

Chapter 3: Zoning and Land Use

1. 3.4.3 Land Use Table (pgs. 43-48) changes, per City Council comments:
a. In Gateway Village East, changed social clubs to an allowed use with CUP. b. ATMs – allowed for drive-up kiosks at back of property with MCUP c. Pet Urgent Care – changed to allowed use with MCUP in Gateway Village West, Transit Village, Gateway Village East, and Town Core districts. d. Urgent Medical Care – changed to allowed use with CUP in Gateway Village East. e. Added note that SRO units allowed on upper floors only f. Added tasting rooms with off sale retail with MCUP in Gateway Village West, Transit Village, and Town Core.

2. Updated Land Use Map (pg. 39) to 1) designate Bonita/Cataract (former PSQ site) to Public/SemiPublic and remove Housing Element Overlay, 2) redesignate Bowling Alley site to Town Core instead of Gateway Village West, 3) redesignate triangular site at northeast corner of Bonita Avenue and Eucla to Town Core instead of Gateway Village West, and 4) designate a 100-ft Bonita Avenue Commercial Use Overlay on the former PSQ site. All per City Council direction.

3. Added section 3.3.8 Bonita Avenue Commercial Use Overlay (pg. 41) to describe the new land use designation that will allow for commercial uses along Bonita Avenue on the Bonita/Cataract site designated Public/Semi-Public.

2 Chapter 4: Development Regulations

5. Figure 4.2-1 (pg. 51) – Updated Land Use Map to 1) designate Bonita/Cataract (former PSQ site) to Public/Semi-Public and remove Housing Element Overlay, 2) redesignate Bowling Alley site to Town Core instead of Gateway Village West, 3) redesignate triangular site at northeast corner of Bonita Avenue and Eucla to Town Core instead of Gateway Village West, and 4) designate a 100- ft Bonita Avenue Commercial Use Overlay on the former PSQ site. All per City Council direction.

1. Table 4.3-1 Development Standards Table (pgs. 52-54) – removed provisions for increased building height, number of stories, density, and FAR for bonus sites in Gateway Village West to reflect deletion of Section 4.4 per City Council direction.

2. Table 4.3-1 Development Standards Table (pgs. 52-54) – updated Maximum Building Heights to better reflect an assumption of 16’ of height available for ground floor commercial uses and 12’ of height allocated for upper floors. This was done to ensure that ground floor commercial would be viable and supported and allow for the number of stories previously prescribed within the same table (4 stories maximum in Gateway Village West and Transit Village and 3 stories maximum allowed in Gateway Village East and Town Core). This was a clean-up item and also responded to City Council comment to ensure viability of ground floor commercial.

3. Table 4.3-1 Development Standards Table (pgs. 52-54) – change required setback to 20 feet for any project adjacent to single-family residential, and required 10’ of such area to be landscaped when directly adjacent to residential sites per City Council comments. This change is also reflected in update to Figure 4.3-1 Upper Floor Stepbacks. This also addresses concerns raised by the Planning Commission.

4. Table 4.3-1 (pgs. 52-54) – remove dimensions for Required Modulation and instead added “See narrative in Development Standards Section 4.3.1(G) and Table 4.3-5”, per City Staff comments.

5. Table 4.3-1 (pgs. 52-54) – under Ground Floor Dimensions, increased Non-Residential Ground Floor Height from 14’ to 16’. Under Commercial Depth, increased 45’ average to 50’ minimum average. Both of these changes were made in response to City Council concerns about ensuring that ground floor commercial spaces would be viable and usable for a variety of commercial uses.

Also updated Section 4.3.2A(1). Did not add language regarding location of load bearing walls as that is up the to engineer/designer to locate during building design and construction.

6. 4.3.2 Frontages, A (pg. 62) – change to “second story plate height” per City Staff comments.

7. 4.3.2 Frontages, B (pg. 62) –
a. (1) – added “e. perforated pull down screens are allowed to screen, but shall be raised after sun down" per City Staff comments.
b. (3) – updated to reflect that exterior security bars are prohibited and interior security bars are discouraged.

8. 4.3.2 Frontages, C(1) (pg. 63)– per City Staff comments. a. “shade structures are encouraged” instead of required, to maintain consistency. b. “shall project a minimum of 3 feet”, instead of 5 feet.

9. 4.3.2 Frontages C(4) (pg. 63) – added “signs, street lights, or any other existing street features” to end of sentence.

10. 4.3.2 Frontages, F(2) (pg. 64) – changed 20 feet to 30 feet per City Staff comments.

11. 4.3.2 Frontages E. (pg. 63)– added “e. Shall not obstruct any line of sight for public safety.”

12. 4.3.3 Open Space – Under 4.3.3B(2) (pg. 66), added a paragraph to remove requirement of publicly accessible open space for projects which are entirely residential and allow the required

3 floor area to be used as additional common open space for the benefit of the residents that live there, per Planning Commission comments and per City Council direction. Also deleted Table 4.3-7 as a clean up item (the standards are already provided in Section 4.4.3B(1)b, and renumbered the 2 remaining tables and references to those tables for the remainder of Chapter 4.

13. 4.3.3 Open Space, D(5) and E(6) (pg. 67) – changed 25 percent to 45 percent per City Staff comments.

14. 4.3.4.B Outdoor Dining (pg. 69) – Revised language and renumbered to reflect ADA and line of sight concerns raised by Public Works staff.

15. 4.3.4 Outdoor Dining – 4.3.4.B(3) (pg. 69) – changed to “Outdoor dining shall not inhibit vehicular or pedestrian circulation” for clarity and maintain conformance with SDMC. Per City Staff direction.

16. 4.3.4 Outdoor Dining – 4.3.4.B.6 (pg. 69) – Removed limitation on maximum number of tables and chairs allowed for outdoor dining in response to Planning Commission comments. Renumbered following standards.

17. 4.3.4 Outdoor Dining, B(11) (pg. 70) – removed language prohibiting heating units with open flames, per City Staff comments. Note that B(11) in the previous draft was renumbered to B(9) as a result of revisions.

18. 4.3.4 Outdoor Dining, B(12) (pg. 70) – revised language to clarify when additional parking for outdoor dining is not required. Per City Staff direction.

19. 4.3.4 Outdoor Dining, B(13) (pg. 70) – added “pursuant to SDMC 18.196 Temporary Uses” per City Staff comments. Note that B(13) in the previous draft was renumbered to B(11) as a result of revisions.

20. 4.3.4 Outdoor Dining, B(14) (pg. 70) – added language to clarify that provisions not addressed directly in the Chapter defer to the SDMC. Per City Staff direction.

21. 4.3.5 Outdoor Displays of Merchandise, B, per City Staff comments - a. (9) – “Display items shall not include not more than one six-foot long clothes rack”. b. (11) – removed.

22. Parking – 4.3.6A(3) (pg. 74) -- Revised Unbundled Parking section so that unbundled parking remains an option for multi-family rental units but stays bundled in multi-family ownership (forsale) units in response to Planning Commission comments. Changed “shall” to “may”.

23. Parking – 4.3.5A(3) (pg. 74) – added “c. On-street parking permits shall not be issued when tenants have the option to lease spaces within their development.”

24. Incentives for the Provision of Bonus Public Parking in the Gateway Village West Area” – Deleted entire Section 4.4 per City Council Direction.

Chapter 5: Design Standards and Guidelines

1. 5.6.1 (pg. 82) – Building Massing, Form, and Scale - Addressed building massing as a standard rather than guideline (see A5 and B4), per City Council comments.

2. 5.6.2 Building Articulation, B(1) (pg. 84) – changed to prohibited, moved to standards section.

3. 5.6.6.B Lighting (pg. 88) – Revised guidelines to incorporate Dark Skies standards per City Council comments.

4. 5.9.1 (pg. 98)
a. A(1) and (2) wrote new standards for new private surface parking lots.

4 b. B – wrote new guideline for municipal surface parking lots and parking structures (see new B(5)).

5. 5.9.2.A.1 (pg. 99) – changed requirement for front entrances for ground floor units rather than buildings per City Council comments.

6. 5.10.2 (pg. 103) – changed to reflect the Department of Interior Standards.

7. 5.10 Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse – In 5.10.3 (pg. 104) – Added a new letter C, “C.

Architectural Design. Any proposed buildings or remodel of existing buildings should convey an “Early California” architectural theme.” in response to Planning Commission comments Chapter 6: Mobility

1. Figure 6.3-2a and 6.3-2b (pg 113) – updated to reflect increased sidewalk width.

2. Figure 6.3-3 (pg. 114) – updated to reflect added trees and labels.

3. Figure 6.3-4 (pg.114) - updated to reflect City Staff comments. Title changed to “Class II Bike Lane…”

4. Table 6.3-2 (pg. 115) – updated Improvements column: North of railroad tracks: Class III bike route in southbound direction; Class II bike lane in northbound direction. South of railroad tracks: Class II buffered bikeway in southbound and northbound directions”

5. 6.3.2C Plan Strategy (pg. 115) –
a. Update to reflect southbound Class III bike route and northbound Class II bike lane north of the railroad tracks and Class II bike lanes south of railroad tracks.

6. 6.3.2D Proposed Cross Sections (pg. 115) –
a. removed “including 2 foot gutters in the Northbound direction” b. changed Class II bikeway to Class II bike lane.
c. Added language “a Class III bike route is recommended in the southbound direction and a Class II bike lane…”
d. Updated language to “Class II buffered bike lanes are recommended south of the tracks to Arrow Highway where there is additional right of way.”

7. Figure 6.3-5 (pg. 116) - updated to reflect City Staff comments.

8. Figure 6.3-6 (pg. 116) - updated to reflect City Staff comments.

9. Figure 6.3-7 (pg. 118) - updated to reflect City Staff comments.

10. 6.3-7C (pg. 123) – added “Curb Extensions” under Spot Improvements per City Staff comments.

11. 6.5.3 – Seating and Shelter (pg. 136) – add “temporarily rest or wait” , per City Council direction.

12. 6.3.8B – (pg. 125) updated to reflect that San Dimas Park & Ride is now the station parking lot, per City Staff comment.

Chapter 7: Infrastructure

1. 7.7 – Telecommunications and Cable (pg. 165) - add a second paragraph under 7.7 that says "The City will consider instituting a Downtown Wifi network in the future to serve visitors and residents in public spaces in the Downtown area” – per City Council comments.

5 Clean Up Changes – Grammar, Spelling, Wording, Clarifications:

Title Pages/Cover Sheets

1. Updated date of draft to May 2024.

Table of Contents

1. Deleted Section 4.4 “Development Incentives for the Provision of Bonus Public Parking in the Gateway Village West Area” per City Council Direction
Chapter 1: Introduction

1. Figure 1.2-2 (pg. 5) - Change image label to say “A-Line Station” instead of “Gold Line Station” Also added additional street names for context per City Staff comments.

2. 1.2.2 (pg. 6) – deleted sentence referencing sensitive topics of early/colonial California history, per City Staff comments.

3. 1.3.4 (pg. 9) – in first line “provide” should be “provides”.

4. 1.4 - Chapter 6 Summary (pg. 10) – clarified awkward language, per City Staff comments.

5. 1.5.4 (pg. 14) – delete reference to second TAC Meeting, per City Staff comments.

Chapter 2: Vision, Downtown Framework, and Strategies

1. 2.3.4.A.7 A Safe and Comfortable Pedestrian and Cycling Environment (pg. 20) – Removed the word “consistent” per City Council comments.

2. 2.4.1 Town Core (pg. 26):
a. A. Existing Setting – update western boundary of Town Core to Eucla b. B. Strategy – update western boundary of Town Core to Eucla

3. 2.4.2 Transit Village (pg. 27) – referenced Grove Station and Village Walk as separate projects / add Village Walk name to the language. Specified Grove Station as an example of mixed-use development in downtown and Village Walk as multi-family only. Noted that parking in front of Grove Station is municipally owned, per City Council comments.

4. 2.4.3 Gateway Village West, B. Strategy (pg. 28) - under “General Boundaries”, the east boundary should be Eucla Ave and west boundary should be the 57 Freeway.

5. 2.4.3 Gateway Village West, C. Illustrative Concept Plan and Perspective Renderings for Opportunity Sites (pg. 29-33)
a. “Perspective Rendering: Arrow Highway” – changed to “Perspective Rendering: Public Plaza”.
b. “Perspective Rendering: Public Plaza” – changed to "Perspective Rendering: Arrow Highway”.
c. Added figure numbers for all renderings.
d. Added street names to Figure 2.4-3 (now renumbered to 2.4-6)

6. 2.4.4, Gateway Village East, B. Strategy (pg. 34)
a. changed “be compatible with” to “respect”.
b. Changed “S. Gaffney Avenue” to “West of S. Gaffney Avenue”

7. 2.4.5 Public/Semi-Public - Existing Setting, line 4 (pg. 35) - “the a USDA Forest Services property”. The word “a” should be removed.

8. 2.4.6 Open Space, B. Strategy (pg. 36) – deleted last paragraph for clarity.

6 Chapter 3: Zoning and Land Use

1. 3.4.3 Land Use Table (pg. 43 – 48) -
a. moved “Food Halls…” row to be in alphabetical order within its category of uses. b. Added in changes made about art studios and gym/personal fitness per City Staff comments.
c. Changed “Business Support Services” to “Business Support Retail Services” per City Staff comments.

2. 4.3.1 Entitlement Options (pg. 42) -
a. Removed redundant language defining (2/NKSF) designation, per City Staff comments. b. Changed “not permitted” to “prohibited” per City Staff comments.

Chapter 4: Development Regulations

1. 4.1.2 Applicability (pg. 50) – updated Figure reference, per City Staff comments.

2. Table 4.3-1 (pgs. 52-54) -
a. removed asterisks as we have removed the density bonus for public parking. b. Made sure minimums are shown before maximums to maintain consistent order. c. Open Space Minimum Area, Non-Residential: remove “area required” per City Staff comments.
d. Updated reference for parking table.
e. Updated reference for land use table.

3. 4.3.1 Scale, E (pg. 56)
a. (1)a. – added “facing the street.”
b. (1)e. – updated reference to arcades and galleries section. c. (1)e. – updated reference to walls and fences section.

4. 4.3.1 Scale, F (pg. 57)
a. (2) – changed to “Third floors of buildings”

5. Figure 4.3-1, (pg. 60) per City Staff comments -
a. changed to “Upper Floor Stepbacks Examples”
b. removed maximum floor heights from diagrams
c. added “not on San Dimas Ave or Bonita” to caption for first diagram. d. Changed caption for top right diagram to read “ 3 story residential building…”

6. 4.3.2.B.1.a (pg. 62)– changed “measured at” to “measured as”

7. 4.3.3B(1)a. (pg. 66) – revised “…as a combination or private and…” to “as a combination of private and…”

8. 4.3.3 Open Space, D(2)a.(67) – removed second sentence of a. and combined with (2) to make it more concise.

9. 4.3.3 Open Space E(3) (pg. 67)– added period at sentence.

10. Table 4.3-8 Minimum Parking Spaces (pg. 74) - For Visitors, it says “1 per 4 guests”. Change to “1 per 4 units”.

11. 4.3.6 Parking (pg. 74)– Clean up graphics issue - picture description was separated from the picture.

Chapter 5: Design Standards and Guidelines

1. 5.4 Applicants (pg. 77) – updated chapter reference.

7 2. 5.5.3 Vehicular Access (pg. 80) – updated chapter reference.

3. 5.6.1 Building Massing, Form, and Scale, A(3) (pg. 82) – added “accent materials” per City Staff comment.

4. 5.5.4A2 (pg. 81)- clarified interior stairs for access to upper floors. Consultant saw error.

5. 5.6.1.B.3 (pg. 82) – Change “Town Center” to “Town Core”

6. 5.6.7.B(1)a. (pg. 89) – “Signs should be colorful, externally lit…”.

7. 5.6.7.B(1)c. (pg. 89) - is unique to the City., complement…” replace the period after “City” with a comma.

8. 5.6.7.C(1)c. (pg. 89) – “well lit with external lighting”.

9. 5.6.8 Shade Structures (pg. 90) – updated photo to one without business name on awning.

10. 5.9.1 (pg. 98) –
a. Made format of key intersections bullet points consistent. b. A(3) – revised for clearer direction and specificity c. A(4) – moved from Standards to Guidelines.

11. 5.9.2 (pg. 99) – changed to “minimum depth of five feet”

12. 5.10.1.A (pg. 102) – update reference to land use table.

Chapter 6: Mobility

1. Figure 6.2-1 (pg. 108) , per City Staff comments and City Council Comments. a. Added icon for Martin House
b. Changed Gold Line to A Line Route
c. Updated boundary of specific plan area.

2. 6.3 (pg. 109) – updated language: “Note that while exact dimensions may vary depending

3. on future conditions and feasibility of implementation due to constraints such as right-of-way acquisition…”

4. Figure 6.3-1 (pg. 110) – updated boundary per City Staff comments.

5. 6.3.1A Bonita Avenue – Existing Conditions (pg. 111) – A Line bridge - replace “is being built” with “has been built”.

6. Figure 6.3-7: Eucla Avenue (Arrow Highway – 5th Street) (pg. 118) - Changed “5th Street” to “Railroad Tracks, per City Council and City Staff comments.

7. Table 6.3-4 (pg. 119): changed “1st Street – Pioneer Park” to “Bonita Avenue – Pioneer Park”.

8. 6.4.1 Transit Circulation – Foothill Transit (pg. 132) a. changed “Figure 6.4-1 on opposite page” to “Figure 6.4-1 on next page”. b. Changed “Table 1 below” to “Table 6.4-1 at right”

9. 6.4.2 Metro A Line (pg. 134) -
a. Updated wording to reflect current status of A Line construction (bridge) b. Changed “figure on the left” to “Figure 6.4-1”

10. Figure 6.5-1 (pg. 135) – updated to remove single family homes from within specific plan boundary.

11. Figure 6.6-1 (pg. 140) – updated to remove single family homes from within specific plan boundary.

12. Table 6.5-1 (pg. 135) – missing entry filled in to reflect San Dimas Ave sidewalk width.

13. 6.7.1 Gateway Villages (pg. 143) – updated figure reference to 3.3-1.

14. 6.8.1A (pgs. 145-147) –

8 a. Updated total parking spaces to 800.
b. Updated table reference to Table 6.8-1.
c. Updated figure reference to Figure 6.8-1.
d. Updated CVS to “former CVS”.

15. Figure 6.8-1 (pg. 146) – updated to reflect City Staff comments.

16. Table 6.8-1 (pg. 147) – updated to reflect total spaces of 800 and to add Grove Station under Municipal Parking, per City Staff comments.

Chapter 7: Infrastructure

1. 7.2.2 Water Service Future Conditions (pg. 152) – change “table below” to “Table 7.2-1”

2. 7.3.1 Sanitary Sewer Services Existing Conditions (pg. 157) - Second paragraph, seventh line. “…near Arrow Highway. Figure 7.3-1…” A space is needed between the sentences.

3. 7.3.2 Sanitary Sewer Services Future Conditions (pg. 160) - Fourth paragraph, first sentence refers to “the DTSP area east of San Dimas Avenue, which includes the Gateway Village - West…”). This should be “Gateway Village – East”.

4. 7.6 (pg. 165) –re-structured as 1 paragraph.

5. 7.7 pg.165) –
a. changed to “Charter Spectrum”.
b. Added period at end of sentence.

Chapter 8: Administration

1. 8.5 Nonconforming Uses and Structures (pg. 171) – A.2 – changed “sign” to “signage”.

Chapter 9: Implementation

1. 9.5.1 Phasing (pg. 181) - The second bullet point under Near-Term Implementation talks about “development of a City-owned site to help demonstrate…” - changed “site” to “sites” Chapter 10: Glossary

1. 10.1 Definitions (pg. 185)
a. Height – remove the word “average”
b. Transom – add a space between “a” and “crosspiece”
c. Unreinforced Masonry (URM) Code – remove “it is” from beginning of phrase. d. Added definition for “Public Uses and Utilities”.
e. Added definition for plate height.
f. Added definition for roof deck.
g. Added definition for shade trees.

Agenda Item Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
For the Meeting of May 28, 2024
From: Chris Constantin, City Manager
Prepared by: Michael O'Brien, Director of Administrative Services Subject: Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Reimbursement Agreements with Bonita Unified School District (BUSD) to Reimburse the City of San Dimas for use of a Special Assignment Deputy in the Amount of $255,144 and a Crossing Guard in the Amount of $9,100.
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SUMMARY
Authorization for the City Manager to enter into reimbursement agreements with Bonita Unified School District (BUSD) to reimburse the City of San Dimas for use of a Special Assignment Deputy in the amount of $255,144 and a Crossing Guard in the amount of $9,100.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council:
• Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with BUSD for a Special Assignment Deputy to be used during the 180 days of instruction at BUSD schools or related activities.
• Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with BUSD for a crossing guard.

FISCAL IMPACT
The City would recoup $264,244 from the District for resources acquired to support safety efforts at or near District property. This reduces the General Fund subsidy requirement in providing these services. The City still incurs a subsidy.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
For the past several years, the City of San Dimas has assisted Bonita Unified School District with access to a Special Assignment Deputy and a Crossing Guard. The reimbursement agreements typically were a 50/50 split for the Deputy but BUSD has agreed to pay additional costs toward

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the officer and the reimbursement is now 68% of the cost. This increase was intended to match the District’s reimbursement to the cost of the District procuring a School Resource Deputy directly. As a result, the District avoids the over $90,000 to procure a vehicle and the City retains this deputy passed the 180 days of services provided by a School Resources Deputy.

The City periodically assesses school zones to determine the need for additional measures to protect children and pedestrians in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. In the case of Ekstrand School, the City determined to place an additional measure, a crossing guard and split the cost of procuring a crossing guard. The City entered into an agreement with the City of La Verne to procure a crossing guard, and the District agreed to pay half of the cost to provide it at Ekstrand School.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative #1
The Council may elect not to enter into reimbursement agreements for the use of a Special Assignment Deputy at BUSD campuses and/or the use of a crossing guard contracted with the City through the City of La Verne. The lack of an agreement would mean the City’s General Fund would incur an additional $264,244 in cost. This would result in the LASD not providing a dedicated deputy at the school; however, the City would still be responsible for responding to school calls for service. Additionally, the City would continue to provide a crossing guard, but at the City’s full cost.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), CEQA does not apply to this item because there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no additional environmental review is needed at this time.

Respectfully submitted,
Michael O'Brien
Director of Administrative Services
Attachments:

1. Reimbursement agreement for use of a Special Assignment Deputy

2. Reimbursement agreement for use of a School Crossing Guard

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

Agenda Item Memorandum
Date: May 22, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
For the Meeting of May 28, 2024
From: Chris Constantin, City Manager
Prepared by: Luis Torrico, Director of Community Development Subject: Adoption of Ordinance 1307 - Municipal Code Text Amendment 22-0002, a Municipal Code Text Amendment to amend Title 18-Zoning of the San Dimas Municipal Code to Create Standards to Regulate Recycling Facilities, Donation Boxes and Non-US Postal Service Mailboxes, and Amend Title 18-Zoning, Chapter 18.08 Definitions to Reflect the Changes Associated with the Proposed Standards.
____________________________________________________________________________ At the regular City Council meeting of May 14, 2024, the City Council voted 5-0 to introduce Ordinance 1307 approving MCTA 22-0002 to create standards to regulate recycling facilities, donation boxes and non-usps mailboxes. The ordinance was introduced as presented by Staff.

Upon adoption, the ordinance will go into effect on April 28, 2024.

Agenda Item Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
For the Meeting of May 14, 2024
From: Chris Constantin, City Manager
Prepared by: Luis Torrico, Director of Community Development Subject: Consideration, Discussion, and Introduction of Ordinance 1307 - Municipal Code Text Amendment 22-0002, a Municipal Code Text Amendment to amend Title 18-Zoning of the San Dimas Municipal Code to Create Standards to Regulate Recycling Facilities, Donation Boxes and Non-US Postal Service Mailboxes, and Amend Title 18-Zoning, Chapter 18.08 Definitions to Reflect the Changes Associated with the Proposed Standards.
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SUMMARY
The San Dimas Municipal Code does not regulate recycling facilities. In an effort to regulate these facilities, a policy was created by City Staff in February 2010, and later revised in April 2013 to include donation boxes and non-US postal service mailboxes. The current policy includes location and minimal operation requirements; however, it doesn’t include standards that allow Staff to address ongoing concerns when such facilities are located adjacent to or in close proximity to residential properties.

These concerns were presented to the City Council in 2022 and as result, the City Council initiated a code amendment to include provisions that would allow City Staff to regulate these facilities.

On March 21, 2024, the Planning Commission considered the item and adopted Resolution PC-1675, recommending approval of Municipal Code Text Amendment 22-0002 to the City Council.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council:

1. Hold a public hearing to receive public testimony.

2. Read by title and introduce Ordinance 1307 approving Municipal Code Text Amendment 22-0002, to create standards to regulate recycling facilities, donation boxes and non-US postal service mailboxes, and amend Title 18-Zoning, Chapter 18.08 Definitions to reflect the changes associated with the proposed standards.

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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact for the recommended action.

BACKGROUND
The San Dimas Municipal Code does not include provisions that regulate recycling facilities.

Therefore, on February 3, 2010, the Director of Development Services created a policy to provide Staff with direction on how to regulate recycling and donation facilities (See Attachment 5). The policy requires that all recycling and donation facilities be subject to a Development Plan review, subject to the approval by the Director of Community Development and include location and operation standards. The policy was revised on April 2, 2013, to include criteria for portable donation facilities and non-United States Postal Service (USPS) mailboxes, and to provide clarification on the submittal and review process (See Attachment 4).

Per the policy, recycling and donation facilities are allowed in Commercial and Industrial Zones, and at churches and schools, and non-USPS mailboxes are allowed in Administrative Professional, Commercial, and Industrial Zones. The policy also includes placement, construction, and operation standards for recycling and donation facilities, including, but not limited to, setbacks, number of facilities per development, hours of operation, and design standards.

Currently, there are two existing recycling facilities that have been approved and constructed per the existing policy. One is located at San Dimas Plaza shopping center located at 845 – 1045 W.

Arrow Hwy. The recycling facility was approved in 2011 and is located along the east property line behind the commercial buildings (Figure 1). This facility is bounded by the 57 freeway to the east and commercial uses to the north, west and south.

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The second facility is located at San Dimas Arrow Plaza located at 1401 – 1455 W. Arrow Hwy.

The recycling facility was approved in 2014 and is located at the rear of the property (see Figure 2). This facility is bounded by residential uses to the north, west, and east, and commercial uses to the south, west, and east.

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City Staff has heard concerns from residents regarding the operation of the recycling facility located at San Dimas Arrow Plaza. This facility differs from the one at San Dimas Plaza in that it is adjacent to residential uses which are more sensitive than commercial and industrial uses.

While the facility was approved per the existing policy, the policy does not include noise standards that would allow Staff to mitigate existing uses, or distance from residential use standards which would prohibit recycling facilities within certain distances of sensitive uses, such as residential.

There are several non-USPS mailboxes located throughout the City and one (1) donation box, that Staff is aware of, located at the 7-11 at the intersection of San Dimas Canyon Road and Foothill Boulevard. Staff is not aware of any complaints associated with the mailboxes or donation box.

On January 25, 2022, the City Council approved the initiation of a municipal code text amendment to codify portions of the policy but also include standards that would address concerns with facilities that are located in close proximity to residential properties (See Attachment 3). The proposed ordinance could result in existing uses becoming nonconforming and potentially be required to discontinue the use. Therefore, Staff worked with the City Attorney’s office to ensure that the proposed ordinance would be in compliance with all applicable laws.

On March 21, 2024, the Planning Commission considered the proposed ordinance (See Attachment 2). Public testimony was received from residents impacted by the existing recycling facility located within the San Dimas Arrow Plaza in support of the proposed ordinance, and also from the recycling facility located within the San Dimas Arrow Plaza owner’s and their

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representative against the proposed ordinance. After discussing the item, the Commission voted 4-0-1, with Commissioner Davis absent, to adopt Resolution PC-1675, recommending approval of Municipal Code Text Amendment 22-0002 to the City Council. The recommendation also included a change to the proposed ordinance to extend the operating hours of small recycling facilities from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The proposed ordinance will strengthen and update the existing policy, specifically including standards such as distance requirements and noise limits for recycling facilities and donation boxes to protect residential and other sensitive uses. The ordinance will also include a Discontinuance of Nonconforming Uses section which will require existing recycling facilities, donation boxes and non-USPS mailboxes to comply with the new provisions to avoid becoming nonconforming. Uses that become nonconforming would ultimately need to discontinue the use and operation.

The proposed ordinance would include standards that regulate where they will be allowed, development standards, review process, and a discontinuance of nonconforming uses section.

Where Permitted
Under the new ordinance, recycling facilities, which consist of small collection facilities and selfserving or reverse-vending machines for purposes of this ordinance, and donation boxes will be allowed as incidental uses in the Commercial Highway (CH), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Light Manufacturing (M-1), and Creative Growth zones (CG) and in Specific Plan areas that allow commercial or industrial uses. Recycling facilities will not be allowed in any zone that allows residential uses. Non-USPS mailboxes will be allowed as an incidental use in the Administrative Professional, Commercial Highway, Commercial Neighborhood, Light Manufacturing zones, and Creative Growth zones and in Specific Plan areas that allow commercial or industrial uses.

Development Standards
Development standards will be created that will be applicable to recycling facilities, donation boxes and non-USPS mailboxes. Standards include, but are not limited to, setbacks, size/area, height, quantity, noise, design (applicable to recycling facilities only), proximity to residential uses, and operational standards. It’s important to note that existing uses will have to comply with the proposed standards. If compliance cannot be met, the uses will become nonconforming and subject to discontinuance of use discussed in more detail later in the report.

Review Process
The ordinance also will also outline the review process for these uses. Small collection facilities, which have more of a potential to create impacts, will be subject to a Director’s review. Under a Director’s review, conditions of approval can be included with the approval which can assist in mitigating impacts and create additional oversight. Self-service recycling facilities, donation boxes, and non-USPS mailboxes may be approved administratively by the Director/Staff.

Discontinuation of Use
The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to create standards to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses and mitigate negative impacts to the public health, safety and general welfare

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associated with the operation of recycling facilities, donation boxes and non-USPS mailboxes. If existing uses cannot comply with the requirements of the proposed ordinance, the use would become nonconforming. Nonconforming uses would have to be discontinued as follows:
• Recycling facilities and donation boxes within one (1) year of issuance of notice of nonconformity, unless an extension is granted by the Planning Commission. • Nonconforming non-USPS Mailboxes will not be required to be discontinued, unless they are relocated, expanded or pose a health and safety risk.

As previously mentioned, Staff has received several complaints from residents related to the recycling facility located in the San Dimas Arrow Plaza located at 1401 – 1455 W. Arrow Hwy.

The facility is located at the rear of the center, with single family uses directly across the street to the west and to the north, and to the east of the facility. The proposed ordinance would require that small recycling facilities be located a minimum of two hundred (200) feet from property zoned for residential use or property used for residential use. This facility, located within the San Dimas Arrow Plaza commercial center, would be in violation of the distance requirement, and would therefore, be required to discontinue the use within one year of issuance of a notice of nonconformity. While the proposed ordinance would affect this specific recycling facility, the ordinance was drafted with the purpose of protecting all single-family properties in the City from impacts associated with recycling facilities, donation boxes and non-USPS mailboxes.

The proposed ordinance would apply city-wide; therefore, the noticing requirement is met by noticing the proposed public hearing in the newspaper. However, since this would directly affect existing facilities/uses, postcards were sent directly to the owners of the existing recycling facilities and donation box, and to the property owners where said uses are located. Postcards were not sent to the owners of non-USPS mailboxes or to the property owners where these mailboxes are located as non-USPS mailboxes would not be required to be discontinued, unless they are relocated, expanded or pose a health and safety risk. Staff is not aware of any health and safety risks from existing mailboxes.

ALTERNATIVES
There are no alternatives proposed as part of this request; however, the City Council may propose revisions to the proposed Ordinance or not consider the Ordinance in its entirety.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), CEQA does not apply to this item because there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no additional environmental review is needed at this time.

Respectfully submitted,
Luis Torrico
Director of Community Development
Attachments:

1. Ordinance 1307

2. March 21, 2024, Planning Commission Staff Report & Draft Minutes

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3. January 25, 2022, City Council Staff Report & Action Summary

4. 2013 Recycling and Portable Donation Facilities and Mailbox Policy

5. 2010 Recycling and Donation Facility Policy

ATTACHMENT 1
ORDINANCE 1307

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIMAS, COUNTY OF

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT AMENDMENT 22-0002, AMENDING TITLE 18-ZONING OF THE SAN DIMAS MUNICIPAL CODE TO

CREATE STANDARDS TO REGULATE RECYCLING FACILITIES, DONATION BOXES AND NON-US POSTAL SERVICE MAILBOXES, AND AMEND TITLE 18-ZONING, CHAPTER 18.08 DEFINITIONS TO REFLECT THE CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED STANDARDS.

WHEREAS, the City of San Dimas initiated a Municipal Code Text Amendment to Title 18-Zoning; and
WHEREAS, the Amendment is described as an amendment to Title 18-Zoning of the San Dimas Municipal Code to create standards to regulate recycling facilities, donation boxes and Non-US postal service mailboxes, and amend Title 18-Zoning, Chapter 18.08 Definitions to reflect the changes associated with the proposed standards; and WHEREAS, the Amendment would be applicable City-wide; and WHEREAS, on March 21, 2024, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning Commission for the proposed ordinance, at which the Planning Commission voted 4-0-1, with Commissioner Bratt absent, to adopt Resolution PC-1675 recommending approval of Municipal Code Text Amendment 22-0002 to the City Council; and WHEREAS, notice was duly given of the public hearing on the matter and that public hearing was held on May 14, 2024 at the hour of 7:00 p.m., with all testimony received being made a part of the public record; and
WHEREAS, all requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act have been met for the consideration of whether the project will have a significant effect on the environment. It has been determined that his action is not a project under CEQA, as there will be no direct physical or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF SAN DIMAS, California, does ordain as follows:

Title 18 of the San Dimas Municipal Code Shall be amended as provided for in Exhibit A and Exhibit B.

SECTION 1. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdication, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

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SECTION 2. CEQA DETERMINATION. The City Council hereby finds and determines that is can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Thus, the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION. This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its final passage. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be posted at the duly designated posting places within the City and published once within 15 days after passage and adoption as may be required by law in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of San Dimas hereby designated for that purpose; or, in the alternative, the City Clerk may cause to be published a summary of this Ordinance and certified copy of the text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the Office of the City Clerk five days prior to the date of adoption of this Ordinance; and, within 15 days after adoption, the City Clerk shall cause to be published, the aforementioned summary and shall post a certified copy of this Ordinance, together with the vote for and against the same, in the Office of the City Clerk.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Dimas this 28th, day of May, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Emmett G. Badar, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________ ___________________________
Debra Black, City Clerk Jeff Malawy, City Attorney
I, DEBRA BLACK, CITY CLERK of the City of San Dimas, do hereby certify that Ordinance 1307 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Dimas on the 14th day of May, 2024, and thereafter passed, approved and adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 28th, day of May, 2024. ___________________________
Debra Black, City Clerk

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Exhibit A
New Chapter Created
Chapter 18.198
Recycling Facilities, Donation Boxes and Non-US Postal Service Mailboxes Sections:

18.198.010 Purpose.

18.198.020 Where Permitted

18.198.030 Development Standards

18.198.040 Review Process

18.198.050 Discontinuance of Nonconforming Uses

18.198.010 Purpose.

The intent of this chapter is to provide development standards to regulate within the City the location and use of recycling facilities, donation boxes and non-US Postal Service mailboxes, as defined in Chapter 18.08 Definitions. These standards are designed to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses and mitigate negative impacts to the public health, safety and general welfare associated with the operation of recycling facilities, donation boxes and non-US Postal Service mailboxes.

18.198.020 Where Permitted
A. Recycling facilities: Small collection and Self-Service Facilities or Reverse vending machines shall be allowed only as an ancillary use in the Commercial Highway, Commercial Neighborhood, Light Manufacturing, and Creative Growth zones and in Specific Plan areas that allow commercial or industrial uses, provided such uses comply with the Development Standards in Section 18.198.030(A). Such uses shall not be allowed in any zone that allows residential uses.

B. Donation Boxes shall be allowed only in the Commercial Highway, Commercial Neighborhood, Light Manufacturing zones, and Creative Growth zones and in Specific Plan areas that allow commercial or industrial uses, provided such uses comply with the Development Standards in Section 18.198.030(B).

C. Non-US Postal Service Mailboxes shall be allowed only as a permitted ancillary use in the Administrative Professional, Commercial Highway, Commercial Neighborhood, Light Manufacturing zones, and Creative Growth zones and in Specific Plan areas that allow commercial or industrial uses, provided such uses comply with the Development Standards in Section 18.198.030(C).

18.198.030 Development Standards
A. The following development standards shall apply to all recycling facilities as follows:

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1. Self-Service Facility or Reverse vending machine, where permitted, may be located within the interior of the primary use’s building, or when located outdoors, shall be subject to the following standards:
a. Proximity to residential use. The facility shall be located a minimum of two hundred (200) feet from property zoned for residential use or property used for residential use, measured from the facility to nearest property line of the residential property.
b. Accessory Use. The facility shall be ancillary to a permitted or conditionally permitted primary use.
c. Quantity. There shall be maximum of one facility per property or center, whichever is less.
d. Size limitations. The facility shall not exceed a combined area of 50 square feet, including any enclosure(s) or façade associated with the facility.
e. Setbacks and height:
i. The facility shall be set back at least fifteen (15) feet from any street-side property line, preferably located as closely as possible to an entrance;
ii. The facility shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation;
iii. The facility shall not occupy landscaped areas;
iv. The facility shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height. f. Parking:
i. No additional parking shall be required;
ii. The facility shall not occupy parking stalls or drive aisles. g. Operations and Maintenance:
i. The facility’s operating hours shall be limited to no earlier than 7:00 a.m. to no later than 6:00 p.m. daily;
ii. The facility shall be clearly marked to identify the types of material to be deposited, operating instructions, and the identity and phone number of the operator or responsible person to call if the machine is inoperative;
iii. The facility and surrounding area shall be maintained in a clean, dust-free and litter-free condition;
iv. The facility may sort and process containers mechanically provided that the entire process is enclosed within the machine;
v. The facility shall display a notice stating that no material shall be left outside the facility and that no dumping is allowed; vi. The facility shall be illuminated to ensure safe operation.

Lighting fixtures shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval prior to installation;
vii. One sign a maximum of four square feet exclusive of operating instructions, shall be allowed and shall be mounted on the facility. No A-frame signs are permitted.
h. Noise. The facility shall comply with the noise standards as required by Chapter 8.36 of the San Dimas Municipal Code.

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2. Small collection facilities, where permitted, shall be subject to the following standards:
a. Proximity to residential use. The facility shall be located a minimum of two hundred (200) feet from property zoned for residential use or property used for residential use, measured from the facility to nearest property line of the residential property.
b. Accessory Use. The facility shall be ancillary to a permitted or conditionally permitted primary use.
c. Quantity. There shall be maximum of one facility per property or center, whichever is less.
d. Size limitations. The facility shall not exceed a combined area of five hundred fifty (550) square feet, including any enclosure(s) or facades associated with the facility.
e. Setbacks and height:
i. The facility shall be set back at least fifteen (15) from any street-side property line, preferably behind the main building; ii. The facility shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation;
iii. The facility shall not occupy landscaped areas;
iv. The facility shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height. f. Parking:
i. No additional parking shall be required;
ii. The facility shall not occupy parking stalls unless the applicant submits a parking survey to verify that availability of parking will not be impacted. If the parking survey is not sufficient to determine parking impacts, the applicant shall submit a parking study prepared by a traffic engineer or related professional. Parking stalls that may be occupied shall only be those located behind the rearmost building on the site. g. Operations and Maintenance:
i. The facility’s operating hours shall be limited to no earlier than 7:00 a.m. to no later than 7:00 p.m. daily;
ii. The facility shall accept only glass, metal, plastic containers, paper or cardboard;
iii. All recyclable material shall be stored in containers and shall not be left outside of the containers when an attendant is not present;
iv. The facility shall be maintained in a clean, dust-free and litterfree condition, and the area surrounding the facility shall be swept clean on a daily basis;
v. Containers shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material which may be deposited;
vi. The facility shall be clearly marked to identify the name and telephone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation, and display a notice stating that no material shall be left outside the recycling enclosure or containers and that no dumping is allowed;

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vii. The facility shall be illuminated to ensure safe operation.

Lighting fixtures shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval prior to installation.
h. Design
i. The facility shall use containers constructed of durable waterproof and rustproof materials;
ii. The facility shall be screened with decorative fencing, including but not limited to a solid masonry wall consisting of splitface or slumpstone block or a stucco finish on the exterior surface, vinyl fence or similar screening material at least six feet in height;
i. Noise
i. The facility shall comply with the noise standards as required by Chapter 8.36 of the San Dimas Municipal Code;
ii. The facility shall not use power-driven sorting and consolidating equipment.

B. Donation Boxes

1. Proximity to residential use. The donation box shall be located a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from property zoned for residential use or property used for residential use, measured from the facility to nearest property line of the residential property.

2. Accessory Use. The donation box shall be incidental to a permitted or conditionally permitted primary use.

3. Quantity. There shall be maximum of one donation box per property or center, whichever is less.

4. Size limitations. The donation box shall not exceed a combined area of twenty-five (25) square feet.

5. Setbacks, area and height:
a. The donation box shall be set back at least twenty (20) feet from any street-side property line;
b. The donation box shall be located within ten feet of the main building of the property on which it is located;
c. The donation box shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation;
d. The donation box shall not occupy landscaped areas;
e. The donation box shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet; f. The donation box shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height.

6. Parking:
a. No additional parking shall be required;
b. The donation box shall not occupy parking stalls.

7. Operations and Maintenance:
a. The donation box shall be clearly marked to identify the types of accepted material, and the identity and phone number of the operator or responsible person to call if the machine is inoperative; b. The donation box shall not accept appliances, electronics or furniture donations;

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c. The donation box and surrounding area shall be maintained in a clean, dust-free and litter-free condition. If the party responsible for the donation box fails to provide the required maintenance, the property owner shall be responsible for all of the maintenance specified in this subparagraph.
d. The party responsible for the donation box shall ensure that the box and surrounding site are properly maintained and that donated materials do not fall, spill, or accumulate outside of the box. If the party responsible for the donation box fails to provide the required maintenance, the property owner shall be responsible for all of the maintenance specified in this subparagraph.
e. The party responsible for the donation box shall ensure that the box is removed and the site is cleared of any evidence of its previous setup when the box is no longer needed or has been inactive for sixty (60) days. If the party responsible for the donation box fails to provide the required removal and clean-up, the property owner shall be responsible for the removal and clean-up specified in this subparagraph.

C. Non-US Postal Service Mailboxes

1. Accessory Use. The mailboxes shall be ancillary to a permitted or conditionally permitted primary use.

2. Quantity. There shall be maximum of three (3) mailboxes per property or center, whichever is less.

3. Setbacks, area and height:
a. The mailboxes shall be set back at least fifteen (15) feet from any street-side property line, preferably located adjacent to the main building;
b. The mailboxes shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation; c. The mailboxes shall not occupy landscaped areas;
d. The mailboxes shall not occupy parking stalls.

18.198.040 Review Process
A. Small Collection Facilities shall be subject to a Director level review.

B. Self-Service Facilities, Reverse vending machines, Donation Boxes and Non-US Postal Mailboxes may be approved administratively by the Director or a designee of the Director.

18.198.050 Discontinuance of Nonconforming Uses
A. Nonconforming

1. Existing Self-Service Facility, Reverse vending machines, Small Collection Facilities, Donation Boxes, and Non-US Postal Mailboxes which do not meet the applicable locational requirements in section 18.198.020 and development standards in section 18.198.030 of this Chapter shall become nonconforming upon effective date of this Chapter.

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2. Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the conversion of a nonconforming use to a lawful use as long as it can comply with the requirements of this Chapter, and subject to the applicable review process described in Section

18.198.040.

B. Discontinuance of Use

1. Nonconforming uses as defined in Subsection A of this Section shall be discontinued without compensation as follows:
a. For Nonconforming Small Collection Facilities, Self-Service Facilities, Reverse vending machines and Donation Boxes, within one (1) year of issuance of notice of nonconformity as described in subsection C of this section, unless an extension is granted pursuant to subsection D of this section.
b. Nonconforming Non-US Postal Mailboxes need not be
discontinued, unless they are relocated, expanded or pose a health and safety risk.

2. The site upon which the discontinued nonconforming use was located at shall be returned to its previous condition, including, but not limited to removal of any structures, equipment or material associated with the use.

C. Notice.

1. The Director may determine that a use, building or facility is nonconforming pursuant to subsection A of this section. Upon such determination, the Director shall provide notice to the owner, operator or lessee of the nonconforming use, building or facility, and the owner of the subject property upon which the nonconforming use, building or facility is located.

2. The notice provided by the Director shall include the following information:
a. A statement that the use, building or facility is nonconforming; b. The date of abatement as established in accordance with subsection (B)(1) of section.
c. That the determination by the Director that the use, building, or facility is nonconforming may be appealed to the Planning Commission within thirty (30) days of the date of the notice, and that if no appeal is filed, the determination of the Director shall be final.
d. That the owner, operator, or lessee may request that the date of abatement be extended by up to one (1) additional year, and that such a request must be made no later than six (6) months before the date the nonconforming use must be discontinued.

D. Appeal and Extension Request

1. Appeal. The owner, operator, or lessee of the nonconforming use may file an application with the Planning Division to appeal the Director’s decision that the use is nonconforming. Thereafter, the Director will set the matter for a public hearing before the Planning Commission, and the decision on the appeal shall be made by the Planning Commission. Any appeal must be made no later than thirty (30) days of the date of the notice provided to the owner, operator, or lessee. If no appeal is filed within thirty (30) days of the notice, the Director’s decision shall be final.

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2. Extension Request. The owner, operator, or lessee of the nonconforming use may file an application with the Planning Division to request to extend the time period by which a nonconforming use must be discontinued. Thereafter, the Director will set the matter for a public hearing before the Planning Commission. The extension request shall be made no later than six months before the date the nonconforming use must be discontinued per Subsection B of this section. In considering the application, the Planning Commission may grant up to a one (1) year extension where it finds that an unreasonable hardship would otherwise be imposed on the owner, operator, or lessee of the nonconforming use. In making its decision, the Planning Commission may consider the following factors based on evidence presented by the applicant and/or City staff:
a. The original investment to operate the use or facility. b. The use or facility’s present actual or depreciated value. c. The date of construction of the use or facility.
d. The cost of moving and reestablishing the use or facility and associated equipment.
e. The salvage value of the use or facility.
f. The remaining time period, if any to amortize the costs of the use or facility using provisions of the Internal Revenue Code on amortization as guidelines.
g. The use’s compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. h. The harm to the surrounding neighborhood and public if the use remains beyond the discontinuance period per Subsection B of this section.
i. The original length and remaining term of any applicable lease for use of the site.
j. The remaining useful life of the use or facility and fixtures and equipment associated with the use or facility.
k. The ability to change the use or facility to a conforming use or structure.
l. Other related factors.

3. An application to appeal the Director’s decision that a use or facility is nonconforming or to request an extension of a nonconforming use or facility may be filed concurrently, and may be heard concurrently by the Planning Commission.

4. An application to appeal the Director’s decision that a use or facility is nonconforming or to request an extension of a nonconforming use or facility must be submitted on forms provided by the City, along with any applicable fees and documents required by the application to be submitted.

5. Appeal of Planning Commission Decision.
a. The Planning Commission’s decision on an application may be appealed to the City Council pursuant to section 18.212 of the SDMC.
b. When considering an appeal, the City Council shall consider the factors identified in section 18.198.050.D.2.

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E. Violation of this section or failure to comply with a City decision or order made pursuant to this chapter shall constitute a public nuisance.

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Exhibit B
New text in blue underlined
Chapter 18.08

DEFINITIONS
Sections:

18.08.007 Accessory billiard use.

18.08.010 Accessory building or structure.

18.08.012 Accessory game arcade.

18.08.014 Accessory massage.

18.08.015 Accessory snack shop.

18.08.020 Aircraft.

18.08.030 Airport.

18.08.040 Apartment house.

18.08.050 Automobile storage space.

18.08.060 Basement.

18.08.070 Borrow pit.

18.08.080 Building.

18.08.090 Cellar.

18.08.100 Chapter.

18.08.110 City administrator.

18.08.120 Commission.

18.08.125 Community care facility.

18.08.130 City.

18.08.140 Coin-operated game of skill or amusement.

18.08.145 Convenience store.

18.08.150 County.

18.08.160 Dairy.

18.08.170 Density.

18.08.180 Detached living quarters.

18.08.182 Director.

18.08.190 Domestic animal.

18.08.192 Donation box.

18.08.200 Dwelling unit.

18.08.210 Flag lot.

18.08.215 Emergency shelter.

18.08.220 Floor area ratio.

18.08.230 Freeway.

18.08.240 Freeway, landscaped.

18.08.250 Front yard setback.

18.08.260 Grade (ground level).

18.08.270 Habitable building.

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18.08.280 Height.

18.08.290 Hog ranch.

18.08.295 Homeless person(s).

18.08.300 Hotel.

18.08.310 Household pets.

18.08.312 Incidental use.

18.08.320 Indoor recreation facility.

18.08.330 Kitchen.

18.08.335 Lot coverage.

18.08.340 Lot, nonconforming.

18.08.350 Lot, through.

18.08.360 Major highway.

18.08.370 Manufactured housing.

18.08.372 Massage.

18.08.380 Motel.

18.08.390 Natural catastrophe.

18.08.392 Non-US postal service mailbox.

18.08.400 Oath.

18.08.410 Ordinance.

18.08.420 Outdoor advertising.

18.08.430 Parcel of land.

18.08.440 Person.

18.08.450 Pest control operator.

18.08.460 Private club.

18.08.470 Recreation room.

18.08.472 Recycling facility.

18.08.480 Residence.

18.08.490 Room.

18.08.500 Secondary highway.

18.08.510 Section.

18.18.515 Single room occupancy uses.

18.08.520 Stand.

18.08.530 Structure.

18.08.535 Supportive housing.

18.08.537 Target population for supportive and transitional housing.

18.08.538 Transitional housing.

18.08.540 Use.

18.08.544 Vehicular and equipment rental facility.

18.08.550 Waste disposal facility.

18.08.560 Writing.

18.08.565 Year-round emergency shelters.

18.08.570 Youth hostel.

18.08.182 Director.

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“Director” means the Director of Community Development.

18.08.192 Donation box or portable donation box.
“Donation box” means a kiosk, bin, portable container or similar facility used for the collection of new or used items such as clothing, shoes and apparels.

18.08.392 Non-US postal service mailbox
“Non-US postal service mailbox” means a private kiosk, bin, and/or box with a slot into which mail is deposited (i.e. Fed Ex, UPS, DHL).

18.08.472 Recycling facility.
“Recycling facility” means a facility for the collection of recyclable materials, including but not limited to aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles. A recycling facility does not include storage containers or processing activity located on the premises of a residential, commercial, or manufacturing use and used solely for the recycling of material generated by that residential property, business or manufacturer. Recycling facilities, including manned and unmanned facilities, may include the following:

1. Small collection facilities where the public may donate, redeem or sell recyclable materials such as aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles.

2. Self-Service or Reverse vending machines – An unattended recycling machine that accepts recyclable materials such as aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles through an automated device, and issues a cash refund.

Agenda Item Staff Report
To: Honorable Chair and Member of the Planning Commission For the Meeting of March 21, 2024
From: Luis Torrico, Director of Community Development
Subject: Municipal Code Text Amendment 22-0002; Consideration of a Municipal Code Text Amendment to amend Title 18-Zoning of the San Dimas Municipal Code to create standards to regulate recycling facilities, donation boxes and Non-US postal service mailboxes, and amend Title 18-Zoning, Chapter 18.08 Definitions to reflect the changes associated with the proposed standards. ____________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY
The San Dimas Municipal Code does not regulate recycling facilities. In an effort to regulate these facilities, a policy was created by City Staff in February 2010, and later revised in April 2013 to include donation boxes and non-US postal service mailboxes. The current policy includes location and minimal operation requirements; however, it doesn’t include standards that allow Staff to address ongoing concerns when such facilities are located adjacent to or in close proximity to residential properties.

These concerns were presented to the City Council in 2022 and as result, the City Council initiated a code amendment to include provisions that would allow City Staff to regulate these facilities.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC-1675 recommending approval of Municipal Code Text Amendment (MCTA) 22-0002 to the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact for the recommended action.

BACKGROUND
The San Dimas Municipal Code does not include any provisions that regulate recycling facilities.

Therefore, on February 3, 2010, the Director of Development Services created a policy to provide Staff with direction on how to regulate recycling and donation facilities (See Attachment 3). The ATTACHMENT 2

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policy requires that all recycling and donation facilities be subject to a Development Plan review, subject to the approval by the Director of Community Development and include location and operation standards. The policy was revised on April 2, 2013, to include criteria for portable donation facilities and non-United States Postal Service (USPS) mailboxes, and to provide clarification on the submittal and review process (See Attachment 4).

Per the policy, recycling and donation facilities are allowed in Commercial and Industrial Zones, and at churches and schools, and non-USPS mailboxes are allowed in Administrative Professional, Commercial, and Industrial Zones. The policy also includes placement, construction, and operation standards for recycling and donation facilities, including, but not limited to, setbacks, number of facilities per development, hours of operation, and design standards.

Currently, there are two existing recycling facilities that have been approved and constructed per the existing policy. One is located at San Dimas Plaza shopping center located at 845 – 1045 W.

Arrow Hwy. The recycling facility was approved in 2011 and is located along the east property line behind the commercial buildings (Figure 1). This facility is bounded by the 57 freeway to the east and commercial uses to the north, west and south.

The second facility is located at San Dimas Arrow Plaza located at 1401 – 1455 W. Arrow Hwy.

The recycling facility was approved in 2014 and is located at the rear of the property (see Figure 2). This facility is bounded by residential uses to the north, west, and east, and commercial uses to the south, west, and east.

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City Staff has received several concerns from residents regarding the operation of the recycling facility located at San Dimas Arrow Plaza. This facility differs from the one at San Dimas Plaza in that it is adjacent to residential uses which are more sensitive than commercial and industrial uses. While the facility was approved per the existing policy, the policy does not include noise standards that would allow Staff to mitigate existing uses, or distance from residential use standards which would prohibit recycling facilities within certain distances of sensitive uses, such as residential. There are several non-USPS mailboxes located throughout the City and one (1) donation box, that Staff is aware of, located at the 7-11 at the intersection of San Dimas Canyon Road and Foothill Boulevard. Staff is now aware of any complaints associated with the mailboxes or donation box.

On January 25, 2022, the City Council approved the initiation of a municipal code text amendment to codify portions of the policy but also include standards that would address concerns with facilities that are located in close proximity to residential properties (See Attachment 2). The proposed ordinance could result in existing uses becoming nonconforming and potentially be required to discontinue the use. Therefore, Staff worked with the City Attorney’s office to ensure that the proposed ordinance would be in compliance with all applicable laws.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The proposed ordinance will strengthen and update the existing policy, specifically including standards such as distance requirements and noise limits for recycling facilities and donation

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boxes to protect residential and other sensitive uses. The ordinance will also include a Discontinuance of Nonconforming Uses section which will require existing recycling facilities, donation boxes and non-USPS mailboxes to comply with the new provisions to avoid becoming nonconforming. Uses that become nonconforming would ultimately need to discontinue the use and operation.

The proposed ordinance would include standards that regulate where they will be allowed, development standards, review process, and a discontinuance of nonconforming uses section.

Where Permitted
Under the new ordinance, recycling facilities, which consist of small collection facilities and selfserving or reverse-vending machines for purposes of this ordinance, and donation boxes will be allowed as incidental uses in the Commercial Highway (CH), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Light Manufacturing (M-1), and Creative Growth zones (CG) and in Specific Plan areas that allow commercial or industrial uses. Recycling facilities will not be allowed in any zone that allows residential uses. Non-USPS mailboxes will be allowed as an incidental use in the Administrative Professional, Commercial Highway, Commercial Neighborhood, Light Manufacturing zones, and Creative Growth zones and in Specific Plan areas that allow commercial or industrial uses.

Development Standards
Development standards will be created that will be applicable to recycling facilities, donation boxes and non-USPS mailboxes. Standards include, but are not limited to, setbacks, size/area, height, quantity, noise, design (applicable to recycling facilities only), proximity to residential uses, and operational standards. It’s important to note that existing uses will have to comply with the proposed standards. If compliance cannot be met, the uses will become nonconforming and subject to discontinuance of use discussed in more detail later in the report.

Review Process
The ordinance also will also outline the review process for these uses. Small collection facilities, which have more of a potential to create impacts, will be subject to a Director’s review. Under a Director’s review, conditions of approval can be included with the approval which can assist in mitigating impacts and create additional oversight. Self-service recycling facilities, donation boxes, and non-USPS mailboxes may be approved administratively by the Director/Staff.

Discontinuation of Use
The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to create standards to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses and mitigate negative impacts to the public health, safety and general welfare associated with the operation of recycling facilities, donation boxes and non-USPS mailboxes. If existing uses cannot comply with the requirements of the proposed ordinance, the use would become nonconforming. Nonconforming uses would have to be discontinued as follows:
• Recycling facilities and donation boxes within one (1) year of issuance of notice of nonconformity, unless an extension is granted by the Planning Commission. • Nonconforming non-USPS Mailboxes will not be required to be discontinued, unless they are relocated, expanded or pose a health and safety risk.

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As previously mentioned, Staff has received several complaints from residents related to the recycling facility located in the San Dimas Arrow Plaza located at 1401 – 1455 W. Arrow Hwy.

The facility is located at the rear of the center, behind the Stater Bros. market, with single family uses directly across the street to the west and to the north, and to the east of the facility. The proposed ordinance would require that small recycling facilities be located a minimum of two hundred (200) feet from property zoned for residential use or property used for residential use.

This facility, located within the Stater Bros. commercial center, would be in violation of the distance requirement, and would therefore, be required to discontinue the use within one year of issuance of a notice of nonconformity.

The proposed ordinance would apply city-wide; therefore, the noticing requirement is met by noticing the proposed public hearing in the newspaper. However, since this would directly affect existing facilities/uses, postcards were sent directly to the owners of the existing recycling facilities and donation box, and to the property owners were said uses are located. Postcards were not sent to the owners of non-USPS mailboxes or to the property owners where these mailboxes are located as non-USPS mailboxes would not be required to be discontinued, unless they are relocated, expanded or pose a health and safety risk. Staff is not aware of any health and safety risks from existing mailboxes.

ALTERNATIVES
There are no alternatives proposed as part of this request; however, the Planning Commission may propose revisions to the proposed Ordinance or not consider the Ordinance in its entirety.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), CEQA does not apply to this item because it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility the proposed ordinance may cause a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no additional environmental review is needed at this time.

Respectfully submitted,
Luis Torrico
Director of Community Development
Attachments:

1. Resolution PC 1675

2. January 25, 2022 City Council Staff Report & Action Summary

3. 2013 Recycling and Portable Donation Facilities and Mailbox Policy

4. 2010 Recycling and Donation Facility Policy

Agenda Item Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
For the Meeting of January 25, 2022
From: Chris Constantin, City Manager
Prepared by: Luis Torrico, Planning Manager
Subject: Consideration to initiate a Municipal Code Text Amendment to Amend Chapter 18 of the San Dimas Municipal Code to Regulate Recycling Facilities and NonUSPS Mailboxes ____________________________________________________________________________

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council initiate a Municipal Code Text Amendment (MCTA) to amend the San Dimas Municipal Code to include provisions to regulate existing and future recycling facilities and non-USPS mailboxes.

FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact to the City.

BACKGROUND
The San Dimas Municipal Code does not include any provisions that regulate recycling facilities.

Therefore, on February 3, 2010, the Director of Development Services created a policy to provide Staff with direction on how to regulate recycling and donation facilities (See Attachment 2). The policy requires that all recycling and donation facilities be subject to a Development Plan Review, subject to the approval by the Director of Development Services and include location and operation standards. The policy was revised on April 2, 2013, to include criteria for portable

SUMMARY
The San Dimas Municipal Code does not regulate recycling facilities. In an effort to regulate these facilities, a policy was created by City Staff in February 2010, and later revised in April 2013 to include non-USPS mailboxes. The current policy includes location and operation requirements; however, it doesn’t include standards that allow Staff to address ongoing concerns from residents related to recycling facilities.

ATTACHMENT 3

donation facilities and non-United States Postal Service (USPS) mailboxes, and to provide clarification on the submittal and review process (See Attachment 1).

Per the policy, recycling and donation facilities are allowed in Commercial and Industrial Zones, and at churches and schools, and non-USPS mailboxes are allowed in Administrative Professional, Commercial, and Industrial Zones. The policy also includes placement, construction, and operation standards for recycling and donation facilities, including, but not limited to, setbacks, number of facilities per development, hours of operation, and design standards.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
There are two existing recycling facilities that have been approved and constructed per the existing recycling and portable donation facilities and mailbox policy. One is located at San Dimas Plaza shopping center located at 845 – 1045 W. Arrow Hwy. The recycling facility was approved in 2011 and is located along the east property line behind the commercial buildings (Figure 1).

This facility is bounded by the 57 freeway to the east and commercial uses to the north, west and south.

Figure 1 - San Dimas Plaza Recycling Facility
The second facility is located at San Dimas Arrow Plaza located at 1401 – 1455 W. Arrow Hwy.

The recycling facility was approved in 2014 and is located at the rear of the property (see Figure 2). This facility is bounded by residential uses to the north and west, and commercial uses to the south and east.

Recycling
Facility
Arrow Hwy
57 Fwy
Arrow Hwy

Figure 2 - San Dimas Arrow Plaza Recycling Facility
City Staff has received several concerns from residents regarding the operation of the recycling facility located at San Dimas Arrow Plaza. This facility differs from the one at San Dimas Plaza in that it is adjacent to residential uses which are more sensitive than commercial uses. While the facility was approved per the existing policy, the policy does not include noise standards that would allow Staff to mitigate existing uses, or distance from residential use standards which would prohibit recycling facilities within certain distances of sensitive uses, such as residential.

Therefore, Staff is requesting the City Council initiate an MCTA to amend the San Dimas Municipal Code to regulate existing and future recycling facilities and non-USPS mailboxes. The new code language will strengthen and update the existing policy, specifically including standards such as distance requirements and noise limits for recycling facilities to protect residential and other sensitive uses. In addition to regulating future recycling facilities and non-USPS mailboxes, the amendment will include language that will require existing facilities to comply with the new provisions after a certain amount of time that the amendments are approved.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The MCTA is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be determined with certainty that the MCTA will not have a significant effect on the environment.

Recycling
Facility
N. Valley Center
Arrow Hwy

Respectfully submitted,
Luis Torrico
Planning Manager
Attachments:

1. 2013 Recycling and Portable Donation Facilities and Mailbox Policy

2. 2010 Recycling and Donation Facility Policy

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CITY COUNCIL

ACTION SUMMARY
JANUARY 25, 2022
CLOSED SESSION 6: 00 PM
REGULAR SESSION 7: 00 PM
Council Members Present: Mayor Emmett G. Badar, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Weber, Councilmember Denis Bertone, Councilmember John Ebiner, Councilmember Ryan A. Vienna Staff: City Manager Chris Constantin, Assistant City Manager Brad McKinney, Director of Public Works Shari Garwick, Director of Community Development Henry Noh, Director of Administrative Services Michael O' Brien, City Attorney Jeff Malawy, City Clerk Debra Black, Senior Administrative Analyst Ann Garcia, Associate Planner Ken Fichtelman, Planning Manager Luis Torrico,

CLOSED SESSION COMMENTS/ RECOMMENDATIONS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CITY Continued after the regular meeting with COUNCIL - CONFERENCE WITH REAL no reportable action.

PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 344 W. Bonita Avenue (APN:
8386- 021- 913), 108 N. Cataract Avenue
APN: 8390- 021- 916), and 112 N. Cataract
Avenue ( APN: 8390- 021- 915).

Agency/City Negotiators: Chris Constantin,
Executive Director/City Manager; Brad
McKinney, Assistant City Manager; Jeff
Malawy, City/Agency Attorney.

Negotiating Parties: Pioneer Square, LLC;
City of San Dimas as Successor Agency to
the former San Dimas Redevelopment
Agency; City of San Dimas.

Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of
Payment

CONSENT ITEMS COMMENTS/ RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Approve Resolution 2022- 04, Certain MOTION: Motion/ seconded by Demands for January 28th, 2022 in the Councilmember Ebiner/Bertone to approve all amount of $ 1, 632, 800. 86. items except item 7. Motion carried 5- 0.

2. Approve Minutes of the January 11th,
2022 Regular City Council Meeting YES: Badar, Bertone, Ebiner, Vienna, Weber

3. Receive and File the December 2021 NOES: None
Investment and Cash Condition Report ABSENT: None

4. Accept the Public Improvements ABSTAIN: None
Associated with Tract Map No. 73711 by
Adopting Resolution 2022- 05

5. Approve the Annual Update of Parking
Prohibitions on City Streets

6. Authorize the City Engineer to Proceed
with the Preparation of a Report for the
Annual Levy of Assessments for the
Northwoods ( Tract No. 32841) and
Boulevard Tract No. 32818 Open Space

January 25, 2022 City Council Action Minutes Page 2
Districts Resolution 2022- 07, Resolution
2022- 08

7. Consideration of a Sixth Extension, to
March 1, 2022, of the Exclusive
Negotiating Agreement ( ENA) and Due
Diligence Period under the ENA with
Pioneer Square, LLC for the Development
of a Mixed -use Project at Properties
Located at 344 West Bonita Avenue
APN: 8386- 021- 913), 108 North Cataract
Avenue ( APN: 8390- 021- 916), and 112
North Cataract ( APN: 8390- 021- 915), San
Dimas California.

8. Consideration and approval of
Professional Services Agreement with
Kelly Associates Management Group as
Third -Party Facilitator for the City
Manager's First Annual Evaluation

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

1. Approve the Proposed FY 2022- 23 CDBG
Programs and Projected Use of Funds
Resolution 2022- 12

2. Appeal of the Planning Commission
Approval of Conditional Use Permit 21-
0002 for Type 21 ( Off -Sale General) and
Types 42 & 86 ( On -Sale Beer & Wine —
Public Premises and Instructional Tasting
License) Alcoholic Beverage Control
ABC) Licenses in association with Total
Wine and More, a Specialty Retail and
Alcohol Store, Located at 826 W Arrow
Hwy, within Specific Plan 20 ( Continued
from January 11, 2022 meeting)

OTHER BUSINESS ITEMS

1. Calling the June 7, 2022 General
Municipal Election, Requesting the Los
Angeles Registrar Recorder County
Clerk to Consolidate with the Statewide
Primary Election that Same Date,
Requesting the Los Angeles Registrar
Recorder County Clerk to Consolidate
with the Statewide Primary Election that
Same Date
MOTION: Motion/ seconded by
Councilmember Vienna/ Mayor Pro Tern
Weber to approve item 7 of the consent
calendar. Motion carried 4- 0- 1 with
Councilmember Ebiner abstaining.

YES: Badar, Bertone, Vienna, Weber
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Ebiner

COMMENTS/ RECOMMENDATIONS
MOTION: Motion/ seconded by
Councilmembers Vienna/ Bertone to approve
Resolution 2022- 12, Proposed FY 2022- 23
CDBG Programs and Projected Use of
Funds. Motion carried 5- 0.

YES: Badar, Bertone, Ebiner, Vienna, Weber
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: Motion/ seconded by
Councilmembers Vienna/ Bertone to approve
Resolution 2022- 02, Denying the Appeal of
the Planning Commission approval of
Conditional Use permit 21- 0002. Motion
carried 5- 0.

YES: Badar, Bertone, Ebiner, Vienna, Weber
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

COMMENTS/ RECOMMENDATIONS
MOTION: Motion/seconded by Mayor Pro
Tern Weber/ Councilmember Ebiner to
approve Resolution 2022- 09, Calling the
June 7, 2022 General Municipal Election,
2022- 10, Requesting the Los Angeles
Registrar Recorder County Clerk to
Consolidate with the Statewide Primary
Election that Same Date and 2022- 11,
Requesting the Los Angeles Registrar
Recorder County Clerk to Consolidate with
the Statewide Primary Election that Same
Date. Motion carried 5- 0.

January 25, 2022 City Council Action Minutes Page 3
2 K3
Discussion and Consideration to Initiate
a Municipal Code Text Amendment
Related to Urban Lot Splits and Two -
unit Residential Projects in Response to
Senate Bill 9
Discussion and Consideration to Initiate a
Municipal Code Text Amendment to
Amend Chapter 18 of the San Dimas
Municipal Code to Regulate Recycling
Facilities and Non- USPS Mailboxes

STAFF AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Appointments to the Equestrian
Commission
Adjourned: 10: 52 pm
YES: Badar, Bertone, Ebiner, Vienna, Weber
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: Motion/ seconded by
Councilmembers Bertone/Ebiner to approve
the initiation of a Municipal Code Text
Amendment Related to Urban Lot Splits and
Two -unit Residential Projects in Response to
Senate Bill 9. Motion carried 5- 0.

YES: Badar, Bertone, Ebiner, Vienna, Weber
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: Motion/seconded by
Councilmembers Bertone/ Ebiner to approve
the initiation of Municipal Code Text
Amendment to Amend Chapter 18 of the San
Dimas Municipal Code to Regulate Recycling
Facilities and Non- USPS Mailboxes. Motion
carried 5- 0.

YES: Badar, Bertone, Ebiner, Vienna, Weber
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: Motion/ seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Weber/ Councilmember Vienna to
appoint George Yniguez and Siri Helene
Jespersen to the Equestrian Commission.

Motion carried 5- 0.

YES: Badar, Bertone, Ebiner, Vienna, Weber
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I, Debra Black, City Clerk attest that these minutes are accurate and reflective of the actions taken by the City Council.
4L'
Debra Black, City Clerk

DATE: April 2, 2013 Revised – M.E.

February 3, 2010 Created
SUBJECT: RECYCLING AND PORTABLE DONATION FACILITIES AND MAILBOX POLICY
POLICY: All recycling, portable donation and non-US Postal mailbox facilities shall require Development Plan Review (subject to approval by Director of Development Services). The applicant shall submit a detailed dimensioned site plan showing the location of the proposed recycling/donation facility or mailbox, as well as any other additional information and/or plans requested by Staff for review and approval for the particular use and site. There is not a Development Plan Review fee for these uses but a Building Permit and review will be required as part of any modification to the site and/or construction of any structures.

BACKGROUND: The Zoning Ordinance lacks any specific regulations for recycling, portable donation and non-US Postal mailbox facilities. Traditionally, these facilities are located within commercial centers; however, the Zoning Code’s commercial zone regulations require that “all uses and storage shall be conducted within a totally enclosed building” with a few exceptions.

DEFINITION:

RECYCLING FACILITY: A kiosk, bin, portable container or reverse vending machine for the collection and/or redemption of recyclable or reusable material such as aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles. Includes manned and unmanned facilities. Examples include the collection of recyclable materials and certified as a recycling facility by the California Department of Conservation as meeting the requirements of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act (California Public Resources Code Section 14500, et seq.).

PORTABLE

DONATION

COLLECTION
CENTERS: A kiosk,
ATTACHMENT 4

bin, or portable container for the collection of new or used items such as clothing, shoes and apparels. Appliances, electronics and furniture are not acceptable donations for these kinds of facilities; such items should be taken to manned donation centers (i.e. Salvation Army and Goodwill Stores).

NON-US POSTAL MAILBOX: A private kiosk, bin, and/or box with a slot into which mail is deposited (i.e. Fed Ex, UPS, DHL).

ACCEPTABLE LOCATION PLACEMENT:

Recycling and donation facilities.

1. Recycling and donation facilities may be approved in commercial and industrial zones, and at churches and schools.

2. Donation facilities should be located outside of the required setbacks and preferably adjacent to the main building. The following factors should be taken into account when determining the placement of the facility: convenience of use, pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety, aesthetic compatibility, etc.

3. Recycling facilities should also be placed outside of the required setbacks and preferably behind the main building. The following factors should be taken into account when determining the placement of the facility: convenience of use, pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety, aesthetic compatibility, etc.

Non-US Postal Service Mailboxes

1. Mailboxes may be approved in administrative professional, commercial and industrial zones.

2. Mailboxes should be located outside of the required setbacks and preferably adjacent to the main building. The mailboxes should not be placed within the public right-of-way (sidewalk/landscaped planter). The following factors should be taken into account when determining the placement of the facility: convenience of use, pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety, aesthetic compatibility, etc.

OPERATION OF PORTABLE RECYCLING AND DONATION FACILITIES:

In reviewing the placement, construction and operation of recycling facilities, the following criteria should be followed (bold items do not apply to small self-serve kiosks):

1. Facilities not located under the building canopy should be set back at least 50 feet from any street frontage, as measured from the curb face, preferably adjacent to the main building.

2. Facilities shall be placed outside of the fire lane at all times.

3. Facilities shall not occupy any required parking stall(s).

4. Only one facility shall be permitted per development. A secondary facility may be permitted only after the applicant has provided documentation identifying that an additional kiosk is needed.

5. Facilities should be maintained in good repair and the area immediately surrounding the recycling facility should be maintained in a litter-free condition.

6. Facilities should, but are not required to, be designed in a manner consistent with the architectural style and site plan of the primary business on the property, including, but not limited to, exterior materials, color, and landscaping. Truck trailers and cargo containers are examples of inappropriate design.

7. Facilities which are free-standing and not consistent with the architectural style of the primary business should be designed with related permanent enclosures or screening such as an overhead trellis or arbor. The facility should also have a landscape planter at least 3 feet in width (inside dimension) along the sides and rear of the recycling facility.

8. Facilities should be conveniently accessible to pedestrians and vehicles, and should be designed to include safety provisions for separating pedestrian and vehicular traffic (i.e., special walkways, drive aisles, bollards, safety lighting, etc.).

9. All storage of recyclable material should be within the recycling facility or related enclosed structure. “No Dumping” signs shall be posted. The facility operator shall be responsible for daily pick-up of donations.

10. Signs required for a recycling facility should comply with the Sign Ordinance (San Dimas Municipal Code Chapter 18.152) and, where applicable, the approved uniform sign program for the property.

11. Facilities, which are operated by an on-site attendant and located within 100 feet of a property zoned or occupied for residential uses, should operate only during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

ATTACHMENT 5

San Dimas Housing Authority
Agenda Item Staff Report
To: San Dimas Housing Authority
For the Meeting of May 28, 2024
From: Chris Constantin, Executive Director
Prepared by: Lily Flores, Housing Manager
Subject: Approve the Appropriation of Funds for the Camera Installation Project for Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates with Netsync Network Solutions (Netsync) and Authorize Expenditure of an Amount Not to exceed $66,877.39 for the purchase and installation of equipment and cameras for the Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates
____________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY
The Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates Camera Installation Project includes two (2) proposals.

The first proposal includes the installation of ten (10) security cameras in and around the park’s three (3) laundry rooms, and the second proposal includes the installation of a microwave system to provide connectivity between the proposed laundry room cameras and clubhouse.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Housing Authority consider and approve the following:

1. Appropriate a total budget amount of $66,877.39 for the purchase and installation of cameras and equipment for Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates (Charter Oak);

2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee to execute any and all documents with Netsync Network Solutions (Netsync) for the purchase and installation of equipment and cameras at Charter Oak for $66,877.39

FISCAL IMPACT
The total project budget will include the camera and equipment installation of ten (10) cameras and the installation of a microwave system to provide connectivity. The contract amount consists of the following:

Camera Installation Project for Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates Page 2 For the Meeting of May 28, 2024
Item Cost
Camera Installation $38,664.58
Microwave System Installation $28,212.81
Total Cost $66,877.39
The anticipated total project budget expenditure for the Charter Oak Camera Installation Project is $66,877.39 from account (113-4120-020-001) Charter Oak Capital Improvements.

BACKGROUND
In an effort to increase the safety of the residents at Charter Oak, in July 2023, 13 cameras were wired and installed in and at entrances of the clubhouse by Netsync. Shortly after the installation, a Frontier dedicated internet connection was established in the clubhouse to provide a more reliable connection for the cameras. The camera system connection is accessible through a webbased system where City personnel has live feedback access. This camera system is being used City wide and is accessed by certain City staff, including the Housing Manager.

The addition of dedicated internet now allows the City to consider installing additional cameras in other areas of the park. The intent of installing additional cameras would be to deter crime in the park generally.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The City has used Netsync for previous camera installations at Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates Clubhouse, Monte Vista Senior Apartments, City Hall and the City Maintenance Yard. Given the previous experience with this vendor, the City contacted Netsync to come up with the best solution for security camera installation at the Charter Oak perimeters. Netsync’s proposal consisted of installing a total of ten (10) cameras in and around the east laundry room (3 cameras), west laundry room (3 cameras), and north laundry room (4 cameras). Due to the laundry room locations being spread throughout the park (Attachment 4), the City’s overall camera coverage would be significantly improved. In order for this setup to work, a microwave system is required to connect the proposed laundry room cameras to the clubhouse. This system would also create a foundation allowing for additional cameras to be installed in other areas of the park if desired. Any camera not physically connected to the clubhouse would utilize this system. The total cost for the camera equipment and installation was $33,664.58, (Attachment 2) and the total cost for the microwave equipment and installation was $28,212.81 (Attachment 3) for a total project cost of $66,877.39.

Netsync has an existing contract with the State of California (CMAS Agreement Number 3-21-08- 1007) for the installation of cameras and equipment. This allows other California governmental entities, including cities, to purchase equipment and services directly from suppliers through this existing contract, without further competitive bidding. Therefore, the City is able to contract directly with Netsync without having to bid out the project. However, Netsync’s contract with the State does not cover wireless or microwave equipment, which is required for the Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates security cameras installation. Per Netsync’s proposal, the cost of the wireless equipment was $5,597.45. In order to proceed with the project, the City had to seek out competitive bids for the wireless/microwave equipment.

Camera Installation Project for Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates Page 3 For the Meeting of May 28, 2024
The City released a Request for Bids (RFB) (Attachment 1) to seek out bids for a Siklu Microwave System, which is the equipment needed at Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates Mobile Home Park to provide connectivity to ten (10) Verkada IP cameras between the clubhouse and the three (3) laundry buildings. The RFB did not seek out bids for installation costs as the City is able to contract directly with Netsync under their existing agreement with the State. The RFB was published on the City’s website and on four (4) trade journals (Construction Bidboard, Dodge Data & Analytics, Kern County Builders’ Exchange, Inc, and BidAmerica). The RFB was made available from April 8, 2024 through April 22, 2024. Only one (1) bid was received prior to the bid deadline. The single submitted bid was from Netsync, the vendor that will be completing the camera installation at Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates, and had previously submitted a bid for the wireless/microwave equipment. The submitted bid was for $5,597.45 (Attachment 3).

While the City sought out bids through a competitive bidding process to comply with the City’s purchasing procedures, only one (1) bid was received. The single bid, from Netsync, can be accepted as the City cannot control if no other vendors submit bids. In addition, City Staff believes that the submitted bid is appropriate and reasonable for the proposed equipment and would allow one vendor to provide the equipment and complete the camera installation. Once the cameras and the microwave system are installed, Netsync will work with the City’s Information Systems staff to perform acceptance testing of the entire system.

ALTERNATIVES
No alternatives are proposed for this request.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed project is Categorically Exempt under CEQA guidelines, Title 14, Article 19 Categorical Exemptions, Section 15302. Replacement or Reconstruction Class 2.

Respectfully submitted,
Lily Flores
Housing Manager
Attachments:

1. City of San Dimas Request For Bids

2. Charter Oak Laundry Room Cameras Installation Proposal

3. Charter Oak Microwave System Installation Proposal

4. Laundry Room / Camera Locations

City of San Dimas
California

REQUEST FOR BIDS
Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates
Fixed Wireless Connectivity
Lily Flores
Housing Manager
April 8, 2024
City of San Dimas, California
BID DEADLINE: April 22, 2024
ATTACHMENT 1

RFB - Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates Fixed Wireless Connectivity Table of Contents
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................3

1.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................3

1.3 Project Timeline......................................................................................................................................3

1.5 RFB Inquiries ...........................................................................................................................................4 2 Scope & General Description..................................................................................................................4

2.1 Materials.................................................................................................................................................4 3 Selection .................................................................................................................................................4 4 Vendor Qualifications and Obligations...................................................................................................4

4.1 Documents to Be Submitted...................................................................................................................5 5 Submission Format and Delivery Requirements ....................................................................................5

5.1 Bid Response Delivery.............................................................................................................................5

5.2 Date and Hour of Submission .................................................................................................................5

5.3 Acceptance or Rejection of Submissions................................................................................................5

5.4 Costs for Document Development .........................................................................................................5

5.5 Bid Validity ..............................................................................................................................................5

5.6 Bid Submission Certification ...................................................................................................................5 Exhibit A: Bid Sheet.....................................................................................................................6

RFB - Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates Fixed Wireless Connectivity

1 Introduction

1.1 Overview
The City of San Dimas (City) is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB) for materials needed in order to install a Siklu Microwave System at the Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates Mobile Home Park to provide connectivity to 10 Verkada IP cameras between the clubhouse and the three laundry buildings.

This RFB does not obligate the City of San Dimas to award a contract or complete the project and the City of San Dimas reserves the right to cancel the solicitation if it is considered to be in its best interest.

1.2 About San Dimas
Incorporated in 1960, San Dimas is nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel - Pomona Valleys.

San Dimas is situated approximately 20 miles east of Los Angeles and has a population of approximately 34,000. L.A. County Sheriff’s Department maintains law enforcement responsibility for the City and L.A. County Fire provides fire protection.

San Dimas maintains a council-manager form of government. Residents are stakeholders in a municipal corporation, electing a mayor and four council members in their respective districts to represent them. As elected representatives of its citizens, the City Council develops and establishes ordinances and policies in the best interest of its citizens. The City Council acts as a part-time board of directors, appointing a City Manager to conduct the City's day-to-day affairs.

The City Council is committed to maintain and continue to enhance the "quality of life" in San Dimas.

1.3 Project Timeline
Project Timeline Dates
RFB Release Date April 8, 2024
Bid Deadline April 22, 2024
Bid Evaluations Completed April 29, 2024
Final Vendor Selection/Award May 28, 2024

1.4 City of San Dimas Contact Information
This RFB is issued by the City of San Dimas, 245 E Bonita Ave, San Dimas, CA.

The point of contact for all questions or requests for additional information is:

Contracting Contact:

Lily Flores
City of San Dimas
245 E Bonita Ave
San Dimas, CA 91773
Email: [email protected]
All questions shall be via email only. All contact with personnel employed by the City of San Dimas except for the contact persons named above with respect to this RFB shall be prohibited.

Improper contact may constitute grounds for rejection of your bid.

RFB - Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates Fixed Wireless Connectivity

1.5 RFB Inquiries
All inquiries regarding this RFB including requests for additional information or clarification and proposed modifications or amendments to the RFB must be submitted in writing in accordance with 1.4 above. All inquiries must be received no later than 5:00 PM on April 18, 2024 and must be labeled “Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates Fixed Wireless Connectivity”. Each inquiry must include the inquirer’s name, firm, telephone number and email address. Each inquiry should begin by referencing the RFB page number and section to which it relates.

The City of San Dimas will attempt to provide any assistance or additional information of a reasonable nature that may be requested by interested vendors. Any request for assistance or information must be submitted in writing and before the RFI due date. Any requests after that will be rejected.

Inquiries received after the April 18, 2024, 5:00 PM deadline will not be considered. All inquiries received before the deadline will be compiled and responses to inquiries will be posted on the City of San Dimas website, located at sandimasca.gov
2 Scope & General Description

2.1 Materials
The following materials are needed to complete the Siklu Microwave System installation:

Part Number Description Manufacturer Qty.

MH-N367-CCCP-PoE-MWB
Multihaul ™ TG Enhanced Node, 360°, 3800Mbps, 1
RJ-45 10GE & 1 RJ-45 1 GE & 1SFP+ 10GE, Mounting
Kit Included, IP-67, White
Siklu 1
MH-T260-CNN-N-PoE-MWB Multihaul ™ TG tu, 90°, 1000Mbps (Full Duplex), 1 RU45, MK & PoE injector included, IP 67, White Siklu 3 SR-PRO-3Y-MH-N366 SikluCare "Pro" support plan - 3 year plan Siklu 1 SR-PRO-3Y-MH-TG-T-1P SikluCare "Pro" support plan - 3 year plan (t265-CNN, T260, & MPL-260) Siklu 3
AX-IN-10G-60W-AC-PoE-US PoE Injector 60W, E.L.VI, 10Gbps (100-240 AC Source, US AC Cable) Siklu 1
AX-SRG-10G 10 GbE Ethernet/PoE Surge Protector (indoor) 802.3ab/bz/an Siklu 4
TPE-TG80F 8 port switch Cisco 3
Power Cables for switch Cisco Power Cables Cisco 3
3 Selection
The City of San Dimas reserves the right to select the appropriate bid for the City based upon any combination of price, payment, terms, delivery time, or other factors that are deemed to be in the best interest of the City. All factors will be considered in the bid award process. 4 Vendor Qualifications and Obligations
All questions contained in this RFB must be answered. Failure by a vendor to answer all questions may result in the bid being rejected.

RFB - Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates Fixed Wireless Connectivity

4.1 Documents to Be Submitted
Vendor must submit the following information to be considered:

4.1.1 Bid Sheet (Exhibit A: Bid Sheet)

4.1.2 Quote from Vendor referencing items from Bid Sheet including pricing and grand total.

Quote must include, but not limited to, Quote #, Date, and Expiration date. 5 Submission Format and Delivery Requirements

5.1 Bid Response Delivery
Mail, courier service, or hand deliver:

City Clerk
City of San Dimas
245 E Bonita Ave
San Dimas, CA 91773
Please submit a minimum of 3 printed bid sets to the City.

5.2 Date and Hour of Submission
Response must be received on or before April 22, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Any bid that has not been received at the above address by 5:00 pm on April 22, 2024 shall be disqualified from further consideration.

5.3 Acceptance or Rejection of Submissions
The City of San Dimas reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities or irregularities and to accept any bid it determines to be in the City of San Dimas’ best interest.

The acceptance of any bid submission shall not in any way cause the City to incur any liability or obligation to vendor, financial or otherwise. The City of San Dimas may cancel the RFB in whole or part without making any award at its sole discretion, without any liability being incurred by the City of San Dimas to any vendor for any expense, cost, loss or damage incurred or suffered by the vendor as a result of such withdrawal.

5.4 Costs for Document Development
Costs for developing the response to this RFB are entirely the responsibility of the proposing party and shall not be chargeable in any manner to the City of San Dimas. All vendors agree to provide all such additional information as, and when, requested at their own expense. No vendor supplying such information shall be allowed to change the pricing or other cost quotations originally submitted.

5.5 Bid Validity
A bid submitted in response to this RFB is irrevocable for 90 days from the date of submission.

The City of San Dimas reserves the right to withdraw a bid acceptance at any time if in the opinion of the City of San Dimas the vendor is unwilling or unable to enter into a form of contract satisfactory to the City of San Dimas. Acceptance will be defined as the City of San Dimas selecting you as our provider of service for the intent of negotiating a contract for services.

5.6 Bid Submission Certification
By submitting a bid, vendor certifies that he or she has carefully examined all the documents for the project and has carefully and thoroughly reviewed this RFB, and understands the materials defined and the terms and conditions thereof.

RFB - Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates Fixed Wireless Connectivity

Exhibit A: Bid Sheet
ITEM QTY. DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER UNIT PRICE EXTENSION 001 1
Multihaul ™ TG Enhanced Node, 360°,
3800Mbps, 1 RJ-45 10GE & 1 RJ-45 1 GE &
1SFP+ 10GE, Mounting Kit Included, IP-67,
White
Siklu
002 3
Multihaul ™ TG tu, 90°, 1000Mbps (Full
Duplex), 1 RU-45, MK & PoE injector
included, IP 67, White
Siklu
003 1 SikluCare "Pro" support plan - 3 year plan Siklu
004
3 SikluCare "Pro" support plan - 3 year plan
(t265-CNN, T260, & MPL-260) Siklu
005
1 PoE Injector 60W, E.L.VI, 10Gbps (100-240
AC Source, US AC Cable) Siklu
006
4 10 GbE Ethernet/PoE Surge Protector
(indoor) 802.3ab/bz/an Siklu
007 3 8 port switch Cisco
008 3 Cisco Power Cables Cisco
TOTAL
TAX

SHIPPING

GRAND TOTAL

ATTACHMENT 2

ATTACHMENT 3

ATTACHMENT 4

Agenda Item Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
For the Meeting of May 28, 2024
From: Chris Constantin, City Manager
Prepared by: Scott Wasserman, Director of Parks & Recreation Subject: Adopt Resolution 2024-34 Setting the City-Wide Landscape Parcel Tax for Fiscal Year 2024-25
____________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY
Ordinance 1086 requires that the voter approved City Wide Landscape Parcel Tax shall be set annually by the City Council following a public hearing. A Resolution is presented for Council consideration and adoption.

RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommend that the City Council:
1) Conduct a public hearing recommending the Citywide Parcel Tax be imposed per parcel in the City of San Dimas for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
2) Adopt Resolution 2024-34, Option 1 – With Increase

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIMAS, COUNTY OF LOS

ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE SPECIAL CITY-WIDE PARCEL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 TO BE USED FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PURPOSE

FISCAL IMPACT
Increasing Revenue by $40,600 and reducing the General Fund subsidy to a $116,917.

The fiscal impact is dependent on City Council action. Funds collected from the Citywide Parcel Tax are used to offset costs in the City Budget Fund 8 (Landscape Parcel Tax). For Fiscal Year 2024-25, Fund 8 expenditures are estimated at $1,199,517. Approval of the recommended action would increase the Parcel Tax collected in FY 2024-25 by 4% or approximately $40,600 to correspond to the 4% increase in the Consumer Price Index. With the revenue currently generated, Fund 8 is projected to run a deficit of approximately $116,917. If the City Council does not increase the parcel tax, the deficit in the Landscape Parcel Tax Fund would increase to $157,517.

Adopt Resolution Setting the City-Wide Landscape Parcel Tax for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Page 2 For the Meeting of May 28, 2024

BACKGROUND
In November 1997, the voters of the City of San Dimas by a 71% affirmative vote, approved Ordinance 1086 adopting a special parcel tax to be levied against properties in the city. Per voter approval, the revenues collected are exclusively used to improve and maintain public parks, parkways, medians, and trees. Citywide Landscape Parcel Tax revenues and expenditures are reflected in Fund 8 of the City Budget.

Estimated expenditures in Fund 8 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 are $1,199,517. The expenditures include costs for citywide contract landscape and tree maintenance services, utilities (electric & water), and landscape and irrigation supplies. Any cost not covered by the Landscape Parcel Tax would need to be subsidized by the General Fund. In addition to revenue generated by the assessment, other revenue in Fund 8 includes reimbursement from the Bonita Unified School District to cover a portion of the maintenance costs for the San Dimas Sportsplex.

Ordinance 1086 requires that commencing with FY 1999–2000; the special tax shall be set annually by the City Council following a public hearing. The rate of the tax as established by Ordinance 1086 can be adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index by an amount equal to the increase in the CPI for the period extending from April 1 of the previous year through March 31 of the current year, which was 4% for April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024, period.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
Staff requests that the City Council review two options for the City-Wide Landscape Parcel Tax rates for FY 2024–25.

Option 1 - Adjust the tax by increasing the rate to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index of 4% for March 2024.

The revenue for Option 1 is projected at $1,055,600 reflecting an increase of $40,600. In this scenario, Fund 8 would continue to run a deficit of $116,917.

Option 2 - Maintain the landscape parcel tax at the same rate without adjustment for FY 2024-25.

The revenue for Option 2 is the same as current fiscal year, projected at $1,015,000. In this scenario, the deficit in Fund 8 would grow to $157,517.

Rates based on property classification are indicated in the following chart:

Option 1 Option 2
Property Classification Tax
Amount
Tax
Amount Increase
Single Family Residential $73.10 $70.29 $2.81/home
Commercial/Industrial, per front foot $2.22 $2.13 $0.09/foot Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Parcels, per
front foot $0.46 $0.44 $0.02/foot
Multi-Family Residential, per unit $53.53 $51.47 $2.06/unit Mobile Home Parks, per front foot $1.71 $1.64 $0.07/foot

Adopt Resolution Setting the City-Wide Landscape Parcel Tax for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Page 3 For the Meeting of May 28, 2024
Concluding the Public Hearing, City Council may adopt a Resolution to assess the landscape parcel tax for FY 2024-2025 with a 4% consumer price index adjustment as indicated in Option 1 or at the same rate as FY 2023–2024, as indicated in Option 2. The Landscape Parcel Tax will operate with a projected deficit of $116,917 in Option 1, and a larger deficit of $157,517 in Option 2. Both options will require a General Fund subsidy to complete scheduled maintenance activities.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), CEQA does not apply to this item because there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no additional environmental review is needed at this time.

Respectfully submitted,
Scott Wasserman
Director of Parks & Recreation
Attachments:

1. Resolution 2024-34, Option 1 - With Increase

2. Resolution 2024-35, Option 2 - No Increase

3. Ordinance 1086

ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION 2024-34
(Option 1 – with increase)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIMAS, COUNTY OF LOS

ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE SPECIAL CITY-WIDE PARCEL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 TO BE USED FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PURPOSE WHEREAS, at the November 1997 City election, the voters of the City of San Dimas approved Ordinance No. 1086 adopting a special parcel tax to be levied against the properties in the City, with the revenues to be used to improve and maintain parkway trees, landscaping, public parks and other public areas;
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1086 requires that commencing with fiscal year 1999-2000, the special tax shall be set annually by the San Dimas City Council following a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1086 provides that annually, without further voter approval, the amount of the tax may be adjusted by the City Council to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers for the Los Angeles-Anaheim-Riverside Area, as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and WHEREAS, the Consumer Price Index for the period of April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 was 4%, and
WHEREAS, the public hearing to set the annual special tax has been properly noticed for the City Council meeting of May 28, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing was held and testimony received, if any at the May 28, 2024 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to increase the rate of the special parcel tax at the Consumer Price Index rate of 4% for fiscal year 2024-2025 as authorized by the provisions of Ordinance No. 1086.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Council of the City of San Dimas does hereby resolve that:

For fiscal year 2024-2025 the following special parcel tax shall be levied against property in the City of San Dimas:

PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION AMOUNT OF TAX
Single Family Residential $73.10
Commercial/ Industrial, per front foot $ 2.22
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Parcels, per front foot $ 0.46
Multi-Family Residential, per unit $53.53
Mobil Home Parks, per front foot $ 1.71

Setting the Special City-Wide Parcel Tax for FY 2024-25 Page 2 Resolution 2024-34
May 28, 2024
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of May, 2024. ________________________________________
Emmett Badar, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Debra Black, City Clerk
I, Debra Black, City Clerk, hereby certify that Resolution 2024-34 was adopted by the City Council of San Dimas at its regular meeting of May 28, 2024 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_______________________________
Debra Black, City Clerk

ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION 2024-35
(Option 2 - no increase)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIMAS, COUNTY OF LOS

ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE SPECIAL CITY-WIDE PARCEL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 TO BE USED FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PURPOSE WHEREAS, at the November 1997 City election, the voters of the City of San Dimas approved Ordinance No. 1086 adopting a special parcel tax to be levied against the properties in the City, with the revenues to be used to improve and maintain parkway trees, landscaping, public parks and other public areas;
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1086 requires that commencing with fiscal year 1999-2000, the special tax shall be set annually by the San Dimas City Council following a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing to set the annual special tax has been properly noticed for the City Council meeting of May 28, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing was held and testimony received, if any at the May 28, 2024 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to levy the special parcel tax at the same rates for fiscal year 2024-2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Dimas does hereby resolve that:

For fiscal year 2024-2025 the following special parcel tax shall be levied against property in the City of San Dimas:

PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION AMOUNT OF TAX
Single Family Residential $70.29
Commercial/ Industrial, per front foot $ 2.13
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Parcels, per front foot $ 0.44
Multi-Family Residential, per unit $51.47
Mobil Home Parks, per front foot $ 1.64
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of May, 2024 ____________________________________
Emmett Badar, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Debra Black, City Clerk

Setting The Special City-Wide Parcel Tax For Fiscal Year 2024-2025- No Increase Page 2 Resolution 2024-35
May 28, 2024
2 I, Debra Black, City Clerk, hereby certify that Resolution 2024-35 was adopted by the City Council of San Dimas at its regular meeting of May 28, 2024 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_______________________________
Debra Black, City Clerk

ATTACHMENT 3

Agenda Item Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
For the Meeting of May 28, 2024
From: Chris Constantin, City Manager
Prepared by: Scott Wasserman, Director of Parks & Recreation Subject: Adopt Resolution 2024-36 Confirming the Assessment for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1, Annexation No. 3 (Tract 32841, Northwoods). ____________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting a resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1, Annexation No. 3 (Tract No. 32841, Northwoods).

RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommends that the City Council:

1. 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 2024-25.

2. Adopt Resolution 2024-36, confirming the diagram and assessment for fiscal year 2024- 25 for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1, Annexation No. 3 (Tract 32841, Northwoods).

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIMAS, COUNTY

OF LOS ANGELES, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 ANNEXATION NO. 3 (TRACT NO. 32841, NORTHWOODS)

FISCAL IMPACT
The funds collected from the assessment are used to offset costs incurred for maintenance of the Northwoods Assessment District. The Assessment District was created without an allowance for an annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) or other rate adjustment outside of that allowed per Government Code Section 53753 which requires a vote from all properties within the district. At

Open Space Maintenance District No. 1, Annexation No. 3 (Tract 32841, Northwoods) and the Adoption of the Resolution Confirming the Assessment. Page 2 For the Meeting of May 28, 2024
this time, the fund balance for the Northwoods Assessment District is negative and the Engineer’s Report does not call for an increase.

BACKGROUND
On April 9, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-21 approving the Engineer’s Report and declaring its intention to levy and collect an assessment for fiscal year 2024-25 for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1, Annexation No. 3 (Tract No. 32841 - Northwoods) and set a Public Hearing for May 28, 2024.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The Engineer’s Report was prepared with the scope of work to include general landscape maintenance, tree trimming, water, and electricity on a quarterly basis. No increase is proposed in the Assessment rate. The 2023-24 assessment rate was $898.42 per parcel and the rate proposed for 2024-25 will remain at $898.42.

ALTERNATIVES
The Council could elect not to adopt Resolution 2024-33, Northwoods Assessment District and move forward without an approved assessment which would lead to all costs associated with Northwoods Assessment District being supplemented by the General Fund.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), CEQA does not apply to this item because there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no additional environmental review is needed at this time.

Respectfully submitted,
Scott Wasserman
Director of Parks & Recreation
Attachments:

1. Resolution 2024-36 Northwoods Confirming Assessment

2. Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for Open Space Maintenance District No. 3, Tract 32841, Northwoods

ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION 2024-36

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIMAS,

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 ANNEXATION NO. 3 (TRACT NO. 32841, NORTHWOODS)
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of San Dimas, County of Los Angeles, formed Open Space Maintenance District No. 1, Annexation No. 3, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, by adopting Resolution No. 78-38; and WHEREAS, by Resolution 2024-21, adopted on April 9, 2024, the City Council approved the Engineer’s Report which indicates the amount of the proposed assessments for the fiscal year 2024-2025, the district boundary, the assessment zones, and detailed description of improvements; and
WHEREAS, in said Resolution 2024-21, the City Council did declare its intention to levy and collect assessments within Open Space District 1, Annexation No. 3, for fiscal year 2024- 2025, and fixed the 28th day of May, 2024, at 7:00p.m., as the date and time, and the San Dimas Council Chamber as the place for hearing any objections to the levy of the proposed assessment; and
WHEREAS, notice of said hearing has been posted and published in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, the said City Council has held said hearing, has afforded all interested persons the opportunity to hear and be heard, and has considered all oral statements and all written protests made or filed by any interested person.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Dimas, does hereby resolve that:

SECTION 1. The assessments, as shown in the Engineer’s Report, a copy of which is attached hereto, are approved, and the adoption of this resolution constitutes the levy of said assessments for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

SECTION 2. The City Clerk of the City of San Dimas is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of the diagram and assessments with the County Auditor of the County of Los Angeles no later than the 1st day August, 2024.

SECTION 3. The City Council hereby orders the annual maintenance program work as set forth in said resolution of intention to be done.

Confirming The Diagram And Assessment For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 For Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 Annexation No. 3 (Tract No. 32841, Northwoods) Page 2 Resolution 2024-36
May 28, 2024
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of May, 2024. _____________________________________
Emmett Badar, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Debra Black, City Clerk
I, Debra Black, City Clerk, hereby certify that Resolution 2024-36 was adopted by the City Council of San Dimas at its regular meeting of May 28, 2024 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_________________________________
Debra Black, City Clerk

CITY OF SAN DIMAS
OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION NO. 3 (TRACT NO. 32841, NORTHWOODS DEVELOPMENT)

ENGINEER'S REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
SECTION 1 AUTHORITY FOR REPORT
This report is prepared pursuant to the order of the City Council of the City of San Dimas, and in compliance with the requirements of Article 4, Chapter 1,Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and Article XIII D of theCalifornia Constitution.

SECTION 2 THE IMPROVEMENTS
The improvements consist of an irrigation system and landscaping of easements within Tract No. 32841, which was required to be installed by the developer and accepted for maintenance by the City.

The plans and specifications for the landscaping are in conformance with the requirements of the conditions of approval ofsaid Tract No. 32841, and City Standards. Reference is hereby made to the said plans and specifications for the exact location and nature of the landscape improvements. Said plans and specifications by reference are hereby made a part of this report, and are on file in the office of the City Engineer.

SECTION 3 DIAGRAM FOR THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
A copy of the assessment diagram is on file in the office of the City Engineer.

SECTION 4 ESTIMATE OF COSTS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS
The cost ofthe initial landscaping ofTract No. 32841was bornebythe subdivider; therefore, all assessments relate to maintenance only.

Direct Maintenance Costs:

General Maintenance (bv Contract) $20,716.89
Utilities - Electrical $439.14
Utilities - Water $17,433.17
Tree Trimming $0.00
New Planting $0.00
Irrigation Repairs or Upgrades $0.00
Total of Direct Maintenance Costs: $38,589.20
CURRENT ASSESSMENT: $34,140.00 ($898.42/parcel)
2024-2025 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT: $34,140.00 ($898.42/parcel) 2024-2025 Deficit <$4,449.20>
Prior Fund Balance: <$26,291.28>
Ending Fund Balance: <$30,740.48>
ATTACHMENT 2

Note: The aforementioned costs match the current allowable assessment. The Ending Fund Balance is increased and has a shortfall of $30,740.48.

The maximum authorized assessment rate for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year equates to an annual assessment of $34,140.00 ($898.42/parcel).

SECTION 5 ASSESSMENT
The following information regarding assessments to individual lots for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year is contained herein and is to be levied on July 1, 2024. The net amount estimated to be assessed upon the assessable lands within the district is $34,140.00 ($898.42/parcel), which is apportioned to all assessable lots shown on the attached Assessment Roll.

The landscape district was developed for the benefit and enjoyment of all properties included within the assessment district boundaries, and all parcels benefit equally from the improvements.

Respectfully submitted,
Shari Garwick
Director of Public Works

CITY OF SAN DIMAS ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION NO. 3 TRACT 32841 – NORTHWOODS DEVELOPMENT
ADDRESS LOT NO. ASSESSOR'S

REFERENCE
2022-2024

ASSESSMENT
2024-2025

ASSESSMENT

INCREASE
TOTAL 2024-2025

ASSESSMENT
1793 Calle Alto 1 8395-023-002 898.42 0.00 898.42
1789 Calle Alto 2 8395-023-003 898.42 0.00 898.42
1785 Calle Alto 3 8395-023-004 898.42 0.00 898.42
1781Calle Alto 4 8395-023-005 898.42 0.00 898.42
1777 Calle Alto 5 8395-023-006 898.42 0.00 898.42
1773 Calle Alto 6 8395-023-007 898.42 0.00 898.42
1767 Calle Alto 7 8395-023-008 898.42 0.00 898.42
1765 Calle Alto 8 8395-023-009 898.42 0.00 898.42
1761 Calle Alto 9 8395-023-010 898.42 0.00 898.42
1757 Calle Alto 10 8395-023-011 898.42 0.00 898.42
1753 Calle Alto 11 8395-023-012 898.42 0.00 898.42
1749 Calle Alto 12 8395-023-013 898.42 0.00 898.42
1745 Calle Alto 13 8395-023-014 898.42 0.00 898.42
1741Calle Alto 14 8395-023-015 898.42 0.00 898.42
1737 Calle Alto 15 8395-023-016 898.42 0.00 898.42
1733 Calle Alto 16 8395-023-017 898.42 0.00 898.42
1729 Calle Alto 17 8395-023-018 898.42 0.00 898.42
1725 Calle Alto 18 8395-023-019 898.42 0.00 898.42
1721 Calle Alto 19 8395-023-020 898.42 0.00 898.42
1719 Calle Alto 20 8395-023-021 898.42 0.00 898.42
1702 Calle Alto 21 8395-023-022 898.42 0.00 898.42
1706 Calle Alto 22 8395-023-023 898.42 0.00 898.42
1710 Calle Alto 23 8395-023-024 898.42 0.00 898.42
1714 Calle Alto 24 8395-023-025 898.42 0.00 898.42
1718 Calle Alto 25 8395-023-026 898.42 0.00 898.42
1722 Calle Alto 26 8395-023-027 898.42 0.00 898.42
1726 Calle Alto 27 8395-023-028 898.42 0.00 898.42
1730 Calle Alto 28 8395-023-029 898.42 0.00 898.42
1121 Paseo Sandi 29 8395-023-030 898.42 0.00 898.42
1113 Paseo Sandi 30 8395-023-031 898.42 0.00 898.42
1105 Paseo Sandi 31 8395-023-032 898.42 0.00 898.42
1102 Paseo Sandi 32 8395-023-033 898.42 0.00 898.42
1110 Paseo Sandi 33 8395-023-034 898.42 0.00 898.42
1118 Paseo Sandi 34 8395-023-035 898.42 0.00 898.42
1780 Calle Alto 35 8395-023-036 898.42 0.00 898.42
1784 Calle Alto 36 8395-023-037 898.42 0.00 898.42
1788 Calle Alto 37 8395-023-038 898.42 0.00 898.42
1792 Calle Alto 38 8395-023-039 898.42 0.00 898.42
34,139.96 0.00 34,139.96

OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1,
ANNEXATION NO. 3 (TRACT 32841,

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Agenda Item Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
For the Meeting of May 28, 2024
From: Chris Constantin, City Manager
Prepared by: Scott Wasserman, Director of Parks & Recreation Subject: Adopt Resolution 2024-37, Option 1 Confirming the Assessment for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 (Tract 32818, Boulevard) with an increase for Consumer Price Index in the Amount of 3.4% or $20.50/Parcel ____________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Adopting a Resolution Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1, Tract No. 32818, Boulevard.

RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed assessment rate for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 (Tract No. 32818, Boulevard) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

2. Adopt Resolution 2024-37, Option 1 – confirming the diagram and assessment with increase for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 (Tract 32818, Boulevard).

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIMAS, COUNTY OF

LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (TRACT NO. 32818, BOULEVARD)

FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact is dependent on City Council action. Funds collected from the assessment are used to offset costs incurred for maintenance of the Boulevard Assessment District. The Assessment District was created with an allowance for an annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate adjustment. At this time, the fund balance for the Boulevard Assessment District is negative and the Engineer’s Report call for a CPI increase of 3.4% or $20.50/parcel.

Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 (Tract 32818, Boulevard) and the Adoption of the Resolution confirming the assessment. Page 2
For the Meeting of May 28, 2024
Approval of the recommended action would increase the assessment collected in Fiscal Year 2024-25 by 3.4% to correspond to the increase in the Consumer Price Index rate for February 2023 – February 2024. For Fiscal Year 2024-25, after applying the 3.4% or $20.50/parcel increase (Option 1), the Boulevard Assessment District is projected to run a deficit of approximately $2,129. If the City Council does not increase the parcel tax, the deficit in the Boulevard Assessment District would increase to $2,519.

BACKGROUND
On April 9, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-20 approving the Engineer’s Report and declaring its intention to levy and collect an assessment for fiscal year 2024-25 for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 (Tract No. 32818 - Boulevard) and set a Public Hearing for May 28, 2024.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The Engineer’s Report was prepared with the scope of work to include general landscape maintenance, tree trimming, water, and electricity on a quarterly basis, with an assessment increase of 3.4%, reflective of changes in the Consumer Price Index. The 2023-24 assessment rate was $602.91 per parcel. The change in the CPI from February 2023 to February 2024 was

3.4%. Therefore, the recommended authorized assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 is increased by 3.4% or $20.50/parcel, which equates to an annual assessment rate of $623.41 per parcel.

Concluding the Public Hearing, staff requests that the City Council adopt one of the options below for the Open Space maintenance District No. 1 (Tract No. 32818 – Boulevard) for FY 2024–25.

Option 1 - Adjust the landscape assessment by increasing the rate for FY 2024-205 to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index rate of 3.4% (February 2023 – February 2024), as reported in the Engineer’s Report.

This option will result in projected Ending Fund Balance shortfall of -$2,129.39.

Option 2 - Maintain the landscape assessment at the same rate without adjustment for FY 2024- 2025.

This option will result in projected Ending Fund Balance shortfall of -$2,518.87

ALTERNATIVES
The Council could elect not to adopt Resolution 2024-37, Boulevard Assessment District and move forward without an approved assessment which would lead to all costs associated with Boulevard Assessment District being supplemented by the General Fund.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), CEQA does not apply to this item because there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no additional environmental review is needed at this time.

Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 (Tract 32818, Boulevard) and the Adoption of the Resolution confirming the assessment. Page 3
For the Meeting of May 28, 2024
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Wasserman
Director of Parks & Recreation
Attachments:

1. Attachment 1 Resolution 2024-37 Option 1 – With Increase

2. Attachment 2 Resolution 2024-38 Option 2 – No Increase

3. Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for Open Space Maintenance District No.1, Tract 32818, Boulevard

ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION 2024-37
(Option 1 – with increase)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIMAS,

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (BOULEVARD, TRACT NO. 32818) WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of San Dimas, County of Los Angeles, formed Open Space Maintenance District No. 1, pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, by adopting Resolution No. 77-57; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 2024-20, adopted on April 9, 2024, the City Council approved the Engineer’s Report which indicates the amount of the proposed assessments for the fiscal year 2024-2025, the district boundary, the assessment zones, and detailed description of improvements; and
WHEREAS, in said Resolution 2024-20, the City Council did declare its intention to levy and collect an assessment within Open Space District 1, for fiscal year 2024-2025, and fixed the 28th day of May, 2024, at 7:00p.m., as the date and time, and the San Dimas Council Chamber as the place for hearing any objections to the levy of the proposed assessment; and WHEREAS, notice of said hearing has been posted and published in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, the said City Council has held said hearing, has afforded all interested persons the opportunity to hear and be heard, and has considered all oral statements and all written protests made or filed by any interested person.

WHEREAS, the said City Council desires to increase the rate of the assessment for Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 (Boulevard, Tract No. 32818) at the Consumer Price Index rate of 4% for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Dimas, does hereby resolve that:

SECTION 1. The assessments, as shown in the Engineer’s Report, a copy of which is attached hereto, are approved, and the adoption of this resolution constitutes the levy of said assessments for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

SECTION 2. The City Clerk of the City of San Dimas is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of the diagram and assessments with the County Auditor of the County of Los Angeles no later than the 1st day August, 2024.

SECTION 3. The City Council hereby orders the annual maintenance program work as set forth in said resolution of intention to be done.

Confirming The Diagram And Assessment For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 For Open Space Maintenance District No. 1 (Boulevard, Tract No. 32818) Page 2 Resolution 2024-37
May 28, 2024
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of May, 2024. _____________________________________
Emmett G. Badar, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Debra Black, City Clerk
I, Debra Black, City Clerk, hereby certify that Resolution 2024-37 was adopted by the City Council of San Dimas at its regular meeting of May 28, 2024 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_________________________________
Debra Black, City Clerk

ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION 2024-38
(Option 2 - no increase)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIMAS,

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (BOULEVARD, TRACT NO. 32818) WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of San Dimas, County of Los Angeles, formed Open Space Maintenance District No. 1, pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, by adopting Resolution No. 77-57; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 2024-20, adopted on April 9, 2024, the City Council approved the Engineer’s Report which indicates the amount of the proposed assessments for the fiscal year 2024-2025, the district boundary, the assessment zones, and detailed description of improvements; and
WHEREAS, in said Resolution 2024-20, the City Council did declare its intention to levy and collect an assessment within Open Space District 1, for fiscal year 2024-2025, and fixed the 28th day of May, 2024, at 7:00p.m., as the date and time, and the San Dimas Council Chamber as the place for hearing any objections to the levy of the proposed assessment; and WHEREAS, notice of said hearing has been posted and published in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, the said City Council has held said hearing, has afforded all interested persons the opportunity to hear and be heard, and has considered all oral statements and all written protests made or filed by any interested person.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Dimas, does hereby resolve that:

SECTION 1. The assessments, as shown in the Engineer’s Report, a copy of which is attached hereto, are approved, and the adoption of this resolution constitutes the levy of said assessments for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

SECTION 2. The City Clerk of the City of San Dimas is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of the diagram and assessments with the County Auditor of the County of Los Angeles no later than the 1st day August, 2024.

SECTION 3. The City Council hereby orders the annual maintenance program work as set forth in said resolution of intention to be done.

Resolution 2024-38 Confirming OSMD No. 1(Boulevard, Tract No. 32818) Assessment FY 2024-25 Page 2
May 28, 2024
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of May, 2024. _____________________________________
Emmett G. Badar, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Debra Black, City Clerk
I, Debra Black, City Clerk, hereby certify that Resolution 2024-38 was adopted by the City Council of San Dimas at its regular meeting of May 28, 2024 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_________________________________
Debra Black, City Clerk

CITY OF SAN DIMAS
OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (TRACT NO. 32818, BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT)

ENGINEER'S REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
SECTION 1 AUTHORITY FOR REPORT
This report is prepared pursuant to the order of the City Council of the City of San Dimas, and in compliance with the requirements of Article 4, Chapter 1, Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

SECTION 2 THE IMPROVEMENTS
The improvements consist of an irrigation system and landscaping within Lot 20 of Tract No. 32818, which was required to be installed by the developer and accepted for maintenance by the City. The plans and specifications for the landscaping are in conformance with the requirements of the conditions of approval of said Tract No. 32818, and City Standards. Reference is hereby made to the said plans and specifications for the exact location and nature of the landscape improvements. Said plans and specifications by reference are hereby made a part of thisreport, and are on file in the office of the City Engineer.

SECTION 3 DIAGRAM FOR THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
A copy of the assessment diagram is on file in the office of the City Engineer.

SECTION 4 ESTIMATE OF COSTS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS
The cost of the initial landscaping of Lot 20 of Tract No. 32818 was borne by the subdivider; therefore, all assessments relate to maintenance only.

Direct Maintenance Costs:

General Maintenance (by Contract) $4,658.09
Utilities - Electrical $195.84
Utilities - Water $6,967.31
Tree Trimming $0.00
Irrigation Repairs or Upgrades $0.00
Total of DirectMaintenance
Costs:

CURRENT ASSESSMENT:
2024-2025 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT:
2023-2024 Surplus
Prior Fund Balance
Ending Fund Balance
$11,821.24
$11,455.29 ($602.91/parcel)
$11,844.77 ($623.41/parcel)
$23.55
<$2,176.45>
<$2,152.92>
Note: The costs aforementioned are less than the Annual Assessment and there is a minimal surplus for FY 2024-25. The assessment is subject to an annual adjustment tied to the Consumer Price Index-U for the Los Angeles Area as of December of each succeeding year (the "CPI") with a maximum annual adjustment rate not to exceed 7%.

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The change in the CPI from February 2023 to February 2024 was 3.4%. Therefore, the maximum authorized assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 is increased by 3.4% which equates to an annual assessment of $11,844.77 ($623.41/parcel). The annual increase per parcel is $20.50. SECTION 5 ASSESSMENT The following information regarding assessments to individual lots for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year is contained herein and is to be levied on July 1, 2024. The net amount estimated to be assessed upon the assessable lands within the district is $11,844.77, which is apportioned to all assessable lots shown on the attached Assessment Roll. The landscape district was developed for the benefit and enjoyment of all properties included within the assessment district boundaries, and all parcels benefit equally from the improvements.

Respectfully submitted,
Shari Garwick
Director of Public Works
Dave Gilbertson, P.E.

Deputy City Engineer

CITY OF SAN DIMAS ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
TRACT NO. 32818 - BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT

ADDRESS
LOT NO. ASSESSOR'S

REFERENCE
2023-2024

ASSESSMENT
2024-2025

ASSESSMENT

INCREASE
TOTAL
2024-2025

ASSESSMENT
1204 Via Verde 4 8448-021-027 602.91 20.50 623.41
1228 Via Verde 7 8448-021-032 602.91 20.50 623.41
1236 Via Verde 8 8448-021-033 602.91 20.50 623.41
1244 Via Verde 9 8448-021-034 602.91 20.50 623.41
1252 Via Verde 10 8448-021-035 602.91 20.50 623.41
1260 Via Verde 11 8448-021-036 602.91 20.50 623.41
1306 Via Verde 12 8448-021-037 602.91 20.50 623.41
1318 Via Verde 13 8448-021-038 602.91 20.50 623.41
1322 Via Verde 14 8448-021-039 602.91 20.50 623.41
1330 Via Verde 15 8448-021-040 602.91 20.50 623.41
1338 Via Verde 16 8448-021-041 602.91 20.50 623.41
1346 Via Verde 17 8448-021-042 602.91 20.50 623.41
1354 Via Verde 18 8448-021-043 602.91 20.50 623.41
1362 Via Verde 19 8448-021-044 602.91 20.50 623.41
1219 Paseo Dorado 1 8448-021-046 602.91 20.50 623.41
1203 Paseo Dorado 3 8448-021-047 602.91 20.50 623.41
1220 Via Verde 6 8448-021-048 602.91 20.50 623.41
1211 Paseo Dorado 2 8448-021-049 602.91 20.50 623.41
1212 Via Verde 5 8448-021-050 602.91 20.50 623.41
11,455.29 389.50 11,844.77

Agenda Item Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
For the Meeting of May 14, 2024
From: Chris Constantin, City Manager
Prepared by: Kenneth Fichtelman, Associate Planner
Subject: Discussion and Consideration to Approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map 22-0001, General Plan Amendment 23-0001, Zone Change 22-0001, Development Plan Review Board 22-0015 and Tree Removal Permit 22-0029; PROJ-22-0051 A request to approve the subdivision of two (2) existing parcels into seven (7) new parcels (TTM 83304) to be developed with seven (7) detached single-family residences, amend the General Plan designation of the two (2) parcels from Single Family Very Low (0.2 – 3) to Single Family Low (3.1 – 6), change the Zoning of the two (2) parcels from SF-A 16,000 to S-F 7,500, and remove 11 mature protected trees for the properties located at 327 East Baseline Road and an unaddressed parcel (APNs 8661-017-010 & -011); and Amend the General Plan Land Use designation of 17 parcels from Single Family Very Low (0.2 – 3) and Commercial to Single Family Low (3.1 – 6), and change the Zoning designation of 17 parcels from SF-A 16,000 to S-F 7,500 for the properties located at 1102, 1108, 1114, 1120, 1126, 1132 & 1136 Cherokee Court, 315 E.

Baseline Road and an unaddressed Parcel (APNs 8661-017-009 & -008), 245 E Baseline Road, and 1117, 1121, 1129, 1139, 1145, 1151 & 1150 N. Walnut Avenue and to adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). ____________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY
The Applicant, Stan Stringfellow on behalf of Development 1 Group, has submitted an application for the development of a seven (7) parcel subdivision, to be associated with the construction of seven (7) detached single-family residences. The development will require a General Plan Amendment to change the underlying land use from Single-Family Very Low to Single-Family Low, a Zone Change from Single-Family Agriculture (SF-A) 16,000 to SingleFamily (S-F) 7,500, and the removal of 11 mature protected trees. 17 additional properties near the two (2) properties which make up the subdivision site will also have their General Plan designation and Zoning changed as a part of the project. The subdivision project will be located at 327 E. Baseline Road and the unaddressed parcel directly to the north, on the northeast corner of E. Baseline Road and Cherokee Court. The properties are currently developed with one single-family residence, which would be demolished as a part of the proposed development. The additional 17 properties are located at 1102, 1108, 1114, 1120, 1126, 1132