CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
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SAN
DIMAS APRIL 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
Culifornia STUDY SESSION MEETING
1960
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Weber, Councilmember Bratakos, Councilmember Nakano, Councilmember Vienna
Absent: Mayor Badar (excused)
Staff: City Manager Brad McKinney, Assistant City Manager Travis Sais, Director of Public Works Shari Garwick, Director of Parks and Recreation Scott Wasserman, City Attorney Jeff Malawy, City Clerk Debra Black, Information Systems Manager John Lee, Information Systems/GIS Analyst Jonathan Marin
Call to Order: 6:15 PM
CONSENT ITEMS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
1. City Council Attendance and Absence This item was tabled to a future study session Policy when the Mayor can be present.
2. Review of SB 707 Teleconferencing and The Council expressed general support for Remote Participation Requirements and the use of Zoom for community participation.
Establishing Procedures Staff will incorporate Council feedback into SB 707/Zoom Public Participation Policies
and present them at a future meeting for
further discussion and direction.
1. Video Requirement and Call-In
Participation
• Clarify in policy when video may be
required or expected, and how that
interacts with required call-in access.
Consider and acknowledge legitimate
privacy and practical concerns (e.g.,
late-night meetings, home
environments) in drafting language.
2. Zoom Meeting Administration (Muting,
Hand-Raising, Screen Display,
Configuration)
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• All participants are muted upon
entry to the Zoom meeting by default;
unmuting occurs when recognized by
the presiding officer.
• Participants must use the "raise
hand" feature (or equivalent) to
request to speak; order of speakers to
be managed by the presiding officer or
designee.
Formalize a Zoom Policy:
• Only the current speaker is
brought on screen during
public comment (no large
mosaic of all video
participants).
Display the active speaker
only on in-room projection and
dais monitors during public
comment.
Maintain a neutral
backdrop (e.g., black screen)
when no member of the public
is speaking.
• Better identify and address repeat or
coordinated disruptive callers while
recognizing legal constraints.
3. Filters, Virtual Masks, Emojis, and
Add Ons
• Draft policy language, if legally
permissible, to prohibit or restrict
visual effects and add ons that
prevent viewing the "authentic
individual" speaking.
Review for First Amendment
implications, including analogies to
physical masks in in person meetings,
and return with legally defensible
options.
4. Authority to Mute, Remove, or Control
Speakers
• Clarity that the presiding officer (not
staff) is responsible for determining
when to mute, remove, or otherwise
limit a speaker for disruption or
violation of rules.
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• Staff/IT will implement the presiding
officer's direction, rather than make
independent content or conduct
decisions.
Staff and City Attorney will develop a
clear process (e.g., visual or verbal
cue) for the presiding officer to signal
staff when action should be taken.
Staff and City Attorney will provide
training to Council on examples of
conduct that clearly justify removal or
limitation.
• Clarify how racist or abusive language
is handled under existing
profanity/abusive speech provisions,
consistent with First Amendment
standards.
• Conduct that presents a "blurry line"
under First Amendment standards.
• Relevant examples from other
jurisdictions to guide consistent
application.
5. Public Comment Logistics and Digital
"Comment Cards"
Staff directed to explore and return with
options for:
• A digital comment card or registration
process for Zoom participants to
indicate name and which applicable,
agenda items) they wish to address.
An integrated queue/order system that
manages both in-person and remote
• Minimizes inefficiency and confusion
(e.g., people called forward on the
6. Language Access, Interpretation, and
Accessibility
With at least 24 hours' notice, the City will
provide translation and other
accommodations consistent with current
policy and legal requirements.
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• Evaluate how these accommodations
apply in Zoom settings (e.g.,
interpreters, audio channels, devices).
• Continue improving website
accessibility and language guidance,
including instructions on
browser-based translation and PDF
translation resources already
available.
Staff will document and utilize safe harbor
procedures when appropriate if unintentional
error occur in applying these policies.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 PM
1, Debra Black, City Clerk attest that these minutes are accurate and reflective of the actions taken by the City Council.
The minutes represent actions taken during the meeting of the City Council. Complete Council Member discussion on Regular Session meeting items can be viewed in archived video recordings on the City's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityofsandimas6330.
Public submittals on items are retained in the administrative record and can be viewed in the City's archived Records Center at sandimasca.gov/city documents.
Relublack
Debra Black, MMC
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
SAN
DIMAS APRIL 14, 2026, 7:00 PM
California
1960 REGULAR MEETING
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Weber, Councilmember Bratakos, Councilmember Nakano, Councilmember Vienna
Absent: Mayor Badar
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, Housing Manager Lily Flores Call to Order: 7:07 PM
CONSENT ITEMS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Recognize Autism Awareness and MOTION: Motion/seconded by Acceptance Month Councilmember Bratakos/Councilmember
2. Recognize April as Earthquake Vienna to approve the consent calendar.
Preparedness Month Motion carried 4-0.
3. Adopt Resolution 2026-23, A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of San Yes: Bratakos, Nakano, Vienna, Weber Dimas, Approving Certain Demands for
the Prepaid Warrant Register of March Absent: Badar
31, 2026, in the amount of $1,477,212.95 Abstain: None
and Warrant Register of April 15, 2026,
in the amount of $841,122.88.
4. Approve Minutes of the March 24, 2026,
City Council Meeting
5. Deny Claim Zuno v. City of San Dimas
CJP 3056277
6. Deny Claim Ochoa v. City of San Dimas
CJP 3056296
7. Deny Claim Hawks v. City of San Dimas
CJP 3056441 LSV
8. Approve Appropriation of $30,000 from
Fund 100 for the Replacement of Two
Overnight Parking Pay Stations Located
at the Via Verde Vons Shopping Center
and the San Dimas Sheriff's Station
Approve Minutes of the April 14, 2026 Study Session and April 14 City Council Meeting
For the Meeting of April 28, 2026
9. Adopt Ordinance 1336, Municipal Code
Text Amendment 26-02, Amending the
San Dimas Municipal Code, Title 18,
Chapter 18.42 Multiple Family (MF)
Zone, Chapter 18.50 Downtown Specific
Plan, and Chapter 18.538 Specific Plan
No. 23 to Amend the Definition of
Permitted Uses as they Relate to
Apartments, Condominiums,
Townhouses and Similar Multiple-family
Developments, Which are Already a
Permitted Use, Proposed on Properties
Identified as Housing Sites in the City's
Housing Element for the 2021-2029
Planning Period. This item is Exempt
under the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15061
(b) (3).
10. Appropriation of $325,000 from
Proposition C Funds (Fund 73) and
Approval of Professional Services
Agreement with SA Associates for
Engineering Design of Foothill Blvd Multi-
modal Project for $275,000 plus $50,000
for Contingency.
11. Certification of Director and Alternate for
the California JPIA Board of Directors
OTHER BUSINESS ITEMS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Renewal of the San Dimas Mobile Home MOTION: Motion/seconded by Accord for an Additional Five Years Councilmember Vienna/ Councilmember Bratakos to approve the renewal of San
Dimas Mobile Home Accord for an additional
five years. Motion carried 4-0.
Yes: Bratakos, Nakano, Vienna, Weber
No: None
Absent: Badar
Abstain: None
CITY REPORTS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
a. City Manager City Manager McKinney made the following announcements:
• LA County Fire Department is
conducting a training exercise on April
27-29th at Bonelli Park daily at 8:30
am-2:00 pm.
. Fire Station 64 in San Dimas is
hosting a county-wide open house for
Fire Service Day on Saturday, May 2,
2026, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Approve Minutes of the April 14, 2026 Study Session and April 14 City Council Meeting
For the Meeting of April 28, 2026
• San Dimas Loop Project re-pavement
is complete with temporary striping
installed next week and final striping
installed about 30 days after.
b. City Attorney None.
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 Councilmember Vienna
supported by Councilmember Nakano for a
report on the LACADA Outreach program,
along with the Sheriff Department's
engagement efforts with the homeless.
LACADA representatives should be available
for the presentation.
Request from Mayor Pro Tem Weber and
supported by Councilmember Vienna for a
City and Sheriff's Dept collaboration on an E-
Bike Safety Campaign.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM in memory of Deputy Levi Vargas. 1, Debra Black, City Clerk attest that these minutes are accurate and reflective of the actions taken by the City Council
The minutes represent actions taken during the meeting of the City Council. Complete Council Member discussion on Regular Session meeting items can be viewed in archived video recordings on the City's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityofsandimas6330.
Public submittals on items are retained in the administrative record and can be viewed in the City's archived Records Center at sandimasca.gov/city documents.
Deluklack
Debra Black, MMC
City Clerk