CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY MEETING
City
SAN ACTION MINUTES
DIMAS
California
1960
AUGUST 11, 2026, 6:00 PM
SPECIAL MEETING
Present: Mayor Emmett Badar, Mayor Pro Tem Rachel Bratakos, Councilmember Eric Nakano, Councilmember Ryan A. Vienna, Councilmember Eric Weber
Staff: City Manager Brad McKinney, Assistant City Manager Travis Sais, Director of Community Development Luis Torrico, City Attorney Jeff Malawy, Planning Manager Marco Espinoza Call to Order: 6:03 PM
Recessed: 7:00 PM
Reconvened: 9:30 PM
Adjourned: 10:35 PM
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
1. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH Public Comments:
LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION Speaker #1 Michael Dieden spoke in support
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant of the Pioneer Square Project. to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2): One
case. City Attorney Malawy reported that the City
Council met and discussed the item, gave
direction to staff but there was no reportable
action taken. The Successor Agency began
discussion on the second item but did not
conclude the discussion and will continue
discussions after the regular meeting.
2. CITY OF SAN DIMAS AS SUCCESSOR The Successor Agency returned to closed AGENCY TO THE FORMER SAN session and continued discussing the second DIMAS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY item listed on the closed session agenda CONFERENCE WITH REAL regarding real property negotiations. The PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Successor Agency discussed the item and Property: 344 W. Bonita Avenue (APN: gave direction to staff, but no reportable 8386-021-913). action was taken. The meeting adjourned at Agency Negotiators: Brad McKinney, approximately 10:35 pm.
Executive Director; Travis Sais, Assistant
Executive Director; Jeff Malawy, Agency
Attorney; Luis Torrico, Agency Staff.
Negotiating Parties: City of San Dimas
as Successor Agency to the former San
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Dimas Redevelopment Agency; Pioneer
Square, LLC.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of
Payment.
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 Relußlack
Debra Black, MMC
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City ACTION MINUTES
SAN
DIMAS AUGUST 11, 2026, 7:00 PM
Culifornia
1960 REGULAR MEETING
Present: Mayor Emmett Badar, Mayor Pro Tem Rachel Bratakos, Councilmember Eric Nakano, 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 Espinosa, Assistant Planner Yasmin Dabbous,
Call to Order: 7:03 PM
CONSENT ITEMS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-49, A Resolution Report on Closed Session: City Attorney of the City Council of the City of San Malawy reported that the City Council met Dimas, Approving Certain Demands for and discussed the first closed session item the Pre-paid Warrant Register of July 31, and gave direction to staff but there was no 2026, in the amount of $4,129,729.02 and reportable action taken. The Successor Warrant Register of August 14, 2026 in Agency began discussion on the second item the amount of $491,941.12 but did not conclude the discussion and will
2. Approve Minutes for July 28, 2026 City continue discussions after the regular Council Meeting meeting.
3. Deny Claim Mayans v. City of San Dimas
CJP 3057024 MOTION: Motion/seconded by
4. Deny Claim Hu v. City of San Dimas CJP Councilmember Weber/ Councilmember 3056993 Vienna to approve the consent calendar.
5. Approve the First Amendment to the Motion carried 5-0.
Memorandum of Agreement between the
San Gabriel Valley Council of Yes: Badar, Bratakos, Nakano, Vienna, Governments and the City of San Dimas Weber
for Distribution and use of Measure A No: None
Local Solutions Fund for a reimbursable Absent: None
amount up to $228,571 and approve an Abstain: None
additional budget appropriation of
$81,113 to the revenue account
034.358.000 and expenditure account
034.4802.020.004 for Fiscal Year 2026-
6. Authorization to Destroy Records
Pursuant to the City's Retention Schedule
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1. Adopt Ordinance 1339, Amending
Chapters 3.28 and 3.30 of the San Dimas
Municipal Code to Update and Clarify the
City's Purchasing System and Public
Project Bid Protest Procedures
OTHER BUSINESS ITEMS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Provide Direction on Proposed Vacation of MOTION: Motion/seconded by the Public Right of Way Along Bonita Councilmember Vienna/Mayor Pro Tem Avenue Near Gaffney Avenue Bratakos to move forward with the vacation process of the portion of public right of way
property along Bonita Ave. adjacent to 542 E.
Carita Ave, and 554 E. Bonita Ave. Motion
Yes: Badar, Bratakos, Nakano, Vienna,
Weber
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-51 Establishing Public Comments:
Electric Vehicle Charging Rates for City- Speaker #1 Anthony Carrano spoke in owned Electric Vehicle Charging Stations support of establishing electric vehicle and Fines for Parking while not Charging; charging rates and fines.
Approve and Authorize the City Manager
to Execute a Service Contract with Liberty MOTION: Motion/seconded by Plugins in a Form Approved by the City Councilmember Vienna/Councilmember Attorney to Implement a Charge Station Weber to approve staff's recommendation Management System (CSMS) Including with an 18-month review requirement to User-Access Control and Pay-by-Mobile evaluate cost recovery vs. subsidy (is the City (PBM) Services. still subsidizing the program, and by how much). Analysis of alternatives, including
potential privatization or leasing of the
locations and whether to continue, modify, or
discontinue the City-run program.
Assessment of equipment
condition/obsolescence and any needed
upgrades.
Motion carried 3-2 with Mayor Pro Tem
Bratakos and Councilmember Nakano in
opposition.
Yes: Badar, Vienna, Weber
No: Bratakos, Nakano
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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2. Adopt Resolution 2026-52, Approving Recess: 8:11 PM
Tentative Parcel Map 25-03 (TPM Reconvened: 8:34 PM
084338), Development Plan Review 25-04
& Tree Permit 25-11, to Subdivide an Speaker #1 Byron Garcia, applicant, Existing Single-Family Residential Lot into supports the project.
Two Lots and Add a Two-Story Single
Family Residence and Detached Garage, Speaker #2 Mike Sutton opposed the project at 1161 N. Cataract Avenue (APNs: 8661- due to public safety response time. 008-031 & 8661-008-035), and Find the
Project Exempt under CEQA. Speaker #3 Adrian Belmont expressed concern with first responder times and street
maintenance.
Speaker #4 Mary Ann Garcia responded to
comment on street parking indicating that
they do not park on the street.
Speaker #5 Diana Estes supports the project.
Speaker #6 Joe Estes supports the project.
MOTION: Motion/seconded by
Councilmember Weber/Councilmember
Nakano to approve staff's recommendation
with the modification to include a 24-inch box
replacement tree. Motion carried 5-0.
Yes: Badar, Bratakos, Nakano, Vienna,
Weber
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
CITY REPORTS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
a. City Manager City Manager McKinney made the following announcements:
• Repairs on a water main replacement
on Bonita Ave. and San Dimas
Canyon Rd., as well as pothole filling
and fiber installation.
• Pioneer Park restroom rehabilitation
will begin on Monday.
City has posted important updates on
its social media channels and website
related to MySanDimas reporting,
Coyote Safety tips and E-Bike safety
guidelines.
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b. City Attorney City Attorney Malawy announced the
Successor Agency will be returning to closed
session after the regular meeting to discuss
the property negotiations item.
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:
Wildlife/Mountain Lion - Route 66 Signage
• Research and propose
vildlife-crossing / wildlife-cautior
signage along Route 66 (generally
between San Dimas Avenue and San
Dimas Canyon Road), in light of
recurring wildlife incidents (horses,
coyotes, mountain lion). Bring back a
staff report with options (types of
signs, locations, costs,
implementation approach) within
roughly 180 days.
Youth Incident Report Process (City
Programs)
• Develop a clearer, more
parent-friendly process so that
parents/guardians can receive timely
written information about incidents
involving their children in City
programs.
Work with the City Attorney to:
• Identify what can be shared promptly
• Protect the City's legal/documentation
needs.
• Return with a meaningful
solution/policy change for Council
consideration.
Request by Councilmember Nakano
supported by Mayor Pro Tem Bratakos:
Place on a future agenda consideration of
establishing a committee and directing staff to
evaluate the feasibility of bringing back the
San Dimas Rodeo in 2028, including funding
options, venue and operational requirements,
public safety, community/partner support, and
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the estimated cost/scope of any formal study
before committing to the event.
Adjourned: 9:30 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.
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Debra Black, MMC
City Clerk