Minutes — San Dimas City Council, May 27, 2025

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City ACTION MINUTES
SAN
DIMAS MAY 27, 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 Malawy, City Clerk Debra Black, Management Aide Genevieve Amaro Call to Order: 6:04 P.M.

STUDY SESSION ITEMS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Discussion of Parking Management The San Dimas City Council discussed a Program and Proposed Plan for Parking proposed parking management plan due to Restrictions in the Downtown Business the upcoming Gold Line station. The plan Area/Municipal Parking Lots and Public includes four-hour parking restrictions from 6 Streets in Residential Areas within 1,500 AM to noon, with employee parking feet of the Gold Line/A Line Station and designated in specific areas. Businesses Parking Lot. expressed concerns about the impact on their operations, particularly for those with long-
term clients. The city plans to use license
plate recognition (LPR) technology for
enforcement. The proposal also includes a
$30 annual employee permit and a $250
super permit for additional needs. The council
agreed to continue the discussion to address
residential parking and other concerns,
acknowledging the need for a balanced
solution to avoid negative impacts on
businesses and residents.

Key points include:

1. The parking management plan needs more
review, especially regarding residential
parking concerns.

2. Councilmembers suggested simplifying the
employee parking permit system.

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3. Explore more details about residential
parking, overnight parking, and potential
impacts on the community.

4. The council wants to hear more input from
businesses and residents before making a
final decision.

The meeting essentially ended with a motior
to continue the discussion at a later date to
allow for more comprehensive review and
Adjourned: 6:59 P.M.
1, Debra Black, City Clerk attest that these minutes are accurate and reflective of the actions taken by the City Council.

DeluBlack
Debra Black, City Clerk

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City ACTION MINUTES
SAN
DIMAS MAY 27, 2025, 7:00 PM
Culifornia
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 Community Development Luis Torrico, Director of Parks and Recreation Scott Wasserman, City Attorney Jeff Malawy, City Clerk Debra Black, Planning Manager Marco Espinoza, Yasmin Dabbous Assistant Planner, Associate Engineer Brandon Slater, Sr. Management Analyst Anissa Livas Call to Order: 7:07 P.M.

CONSENT ITEMS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Adopt Resolution 2025-23, Approving MOTION: Motion/seconded by Certain Demands for the Warrant Councilmember Weber/Councilmember Register of May 30, 2025, in the amount Vienna approve the consent calendar. Motion of $265,550.44. carried 5-0.

2. Approve Minutes of the May 13, 2025,
City Council Meeting Yes: Badar, Bratakos, Nakano, Vienna,

3. Receive and File the April 2025 Weber
Investment Report No: None

4. Approve Resolution 2025-24, Absent: None
Establishing the 2025-26 Appropriations Abstain: None
Limit Calculation

5. Adopt Ordinance 1323, Establishing
Chapter 5.120 - Film Permit
Requirements

6. Adopt Ordinance 1324 to Approve
Municipal Code Text Amendment 24-11,
A Request to Amend the City of San
Dimas Municipal Code as Necessary to
Eliminate the Development Plan Review
Board.

7. Approve Resolution 2025-30, Authorizing
an Amendment to the Memorandum of
Agreement with the San Gabriel Valley
Council of Governments for Public Safety
Funds

8. Award of Construction Contract 2025-02
City Hall Pitched Roof Replacement to
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WC Construction Services in an Amount
not to Exceed $485,329.24 for the
Necessary Repairs and Reroofing of the
East and West Pitched Roofs. Approve
an Overall Project Budget of $510,329.24
to Include Construction and Engineering,
and a 10% Contingency.

9. Renewal of Traffic Engineering Services
for a Two-year Term for Fiscal Year
2025-26 and Fiscal Year 2026-27 with
AGA Engineers Inc. in an Amount not to
Exceed $160,000

10. Approve a Letter to the San Gabriel
Valley Legislative Caucus Requesting
Support for the San Gabriel Valley
Mosquito and Vector Control District's
Pursuit of State Funding to Address
Public Health Risks Following the 2025
Eaton Fire

HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Award Construction Contact 2025-05 MOTION: Motion/seconded by Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates North Councilmember Vienna/Councilmember Property Wall to Bedrock Group, Inc. in Bratakos approve the recommendation the Amount of $1,038,040.00. Authorize a provided by staff. Motion carried 5-0.

Total Project Budget of $1,318,040 and
Approve Related Budget Amendments. Yes: Badar, Bratakos, Nakano, Vienna, Weber
No: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Introduce Ordinance 1326, Consideration Speaker #1 Via Verde resident expressed of a City-initiated Municipal Code Text concern with overgrowth of trees in her area.

Amendment of Title 18, Chapter 18.162
Tree Preservation Ordinance to Exempt Council direction:

Single-family Zoned Properties and
Single-family Properties within a Specific 1. Continue the public hearing Plan, with the Exception of Areas Owned
or Managed by Homeowner's 2. Schedule a study session to further Associations (HOA), and Areas Located discuss the tree preservation ordinance within Certain Open Space, Scenic/Slope
Easements and Conservation Areas, and 3. Request a presentation from the fire Associated Clean-up Item. department about the Zone Zero initiative before the study session

4. Have staff prepare a detailed table
comparing current and proposed regulations
for single-family homeowners and HOA
properties
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5. Explore the Planning Commission's
recommendations, including potential
protections for front yard trees and specific

2. Presentation of Compliance with No public comments were provided on this Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code item.

Section 3502.3 - Staff Vacancies and the
City's Recruitment and Retention Efforts MOTION: Motion/seconded by to Comply with New Legal Obligations Councilmember Weber/Councilmember Vienna to receive and file. Motion carried 5-0.