CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tity of ACTION MINUTES
SAN
DIMAS MARCH 11, 2025, 6:00 PM
California
1960 STUDY SESSION
Council Members Present: Mayor Emmett Badar, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Nakano, Councilmember Rachel Bratakos, Councilmember Ryan A. Vienna, Councilmember Eric Weber Staff: City Manager Brad McKinney, Assistant City Manager Travis Sais, Director of Public Works Shari Garwick, Director of Administrative Services Michael O'Brien, Director of Parks and Recreation Scott Wasserman, City Attorney Jeff Malawy, City Clerk Debra Black, Recreation Manager Joseph Jones, Senior Management Analyst Anissa Livas Call to Order: 6:00 PM
STUDY SESSION ITEMS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Discussion and Direction on the Future of The council discussed various options, the City's Recreation Center: Addressing including:
Operational Deficits, Maintenance Needs,
Capital Improvements and Consideration 1. Potentially scaling back to a community of Options Ranging from Major priority model (only swim lessons and Renovation Options, Operating Until BUSD pool time)
Failure, or Potential Closure 2. Exploring collaborative funding with Bonita Unified School District
3. Stopping the sale of new memberships
while honoring existing ones
However, the council ultimately decided to
continue the discussion at a later date without
making a final decision. They want to further
explore funding options, potential
improvements, and long-term sustainability of
the recreation center.
2. Consideration of a Public Art Piece The Council Members were impressed with Verika Narula's presentation, they expressed
concerns about current budget constraints.
Key points from the discussion:
- Council members liked the concept
- They acknowledged the current budget
does not allow for the $15,000-$20,000 city
contribution.
Approve Minutes of the March 11, 2025, Study Session Page 2 For the Meeting of March 25, 2025
- Suggestions were made to:
1. Consider alternative locations (like inside
the library)
2. Explore crowdfunding
3. Potentially revisit the project in a future
budget cycle
4. Investigate potential developer
contributions
The council did not vote or give a definitive
direction to move forward with the project at
this time.
Adjourned: 7:03 P.M.
1, Debra Black, City Clerk attest that these minutes are accurate and reflective of the actions taken by the City Council.
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Debra Black, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City of ACTION MINUTES
SAN
DIMAS MARCH 11, 2025, 7:00 PM
California
1960 REGULAR MEETING
Council Members Present: Mayor Emmett Badar, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Nakano, Councilmember Rachel Bratakos, Councilmember Ryan A. Vienna, Councilmember Eric Weber Staff: City Manager Brad McKinney, Assistant City Manager Travis Sais, Director of Public Works Shari Garwick, Director of Administrative Services Michael O'Brien, Director of Parks and Recreation Scott Wasserman, City Attorney Jeff Malawy, City Clerk Debra Black, Planning Manager Marco Espinoza
Call to Order: 7:09 PM
CONSENT ITEMS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Adopt Resolution 2025-13, A Resolution Mayor Badar pulled Item 4 for additional of the City Council of the City of San discussion.
Dimas, Approving Certain Demands for
the Prepaid Warrant Register of February MOTION: Motion/seconded by 28, 2025, in the amount of $629,526.12 Councilmember Weber/Councilmember and the Warrant Register of March 14, Bratakos to approve consent calendar items 2025, in the amount of $827,895.83 1-3. Motion carried 5-0.
2. Approve Minutes of the February 25,
2025, Study Session and the February Yes: Badar, Bratakos, Nakano, Vienna, 25, 2025, City Council Meeting Weber
3. Adopt Ordinance 1321 Approving No: None
Municipal Code Text Amendment 24-01, Absent: None
A request to amend Title 18- Chapter Abstain: None
18.38 Accessory Dwelling Units and
Chapter 18.170 Electric Vehicle Charging MOTION: Motion/seconded by Stations to comply with State Law Councilmember Weber/Councilmember updates Vienna to approve consent calendar Item 4.
4. Approve a Joint Resolution between Motion carried 5-0.
Board of Supervisors of the County of
Los Angeles and Board of Directors of Yes: Badar, Bratakos, Nakano, Vienna, County Sanitation District No. 22 of Los Weber
Angeles County and the Governing No: None
Bodies of City of San Dimas and Three Absent: None
Valleys Municipal Water District for Abstain: None
Sewer Annexation (APN: 8382-011-023)
CITY REPORTS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
a. City Manager None
b. City Attorney None
Approve Minutes of the March 11, 2025, City Council Meeting Page 2 For the Meeting of March 25, 2025
c. Members of the City Council None
Reports on Meetings Attended AB 1234
(G.C. §53232.3(d))
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
FUTURE ITEMS
Request by Mayor Badar and supported by
Councilmember Vienna to have an update on
the tree ordinance. Planning Manager
Espinoza responded that Staff is working to
bring the item as it relates to private trees
back to Council in two to three months.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- Following the closed session, the City ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Attorney made a public announcement as Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to follows: The City Council met and discussed Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): the closed session item listed on the agenda.
One Case The City Council gave direction to staff, but
no reportable action was taken.
Adjourned: 8:10 P.M
1, Debra Black, City Clerk attest that these minutes are accurate and reflective of the actions taken by the City Council.
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Debra Black, City Clerk