Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Dimas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in public safety with medium priority
AED and CPR requirements on city fields (AB 310)
The field allocation policy would be updated to meet new state law (AB 310) requiring access to defibrillators and CPR training — a player-safety improvement at city sports fields.
Flock Safety mobile security trailer pilot
A one-year pilot would lease a mobile security trailer equipped with automatic license plate readers, with $35,000 appropriated. Supporters see a crime-deterrence tool; the technology raises privacy questions for some residents.
Halloween safety in San Dimas
Councilmembers urged drivers to slow down Halloween night, especially on the busy San Dimas Avenue strip between Bonita and Gladstone. City staff are checking crosswalks and sidewalks to keep trick-or-treaters safe.
Parental Access to Youth Incident Reports
Staff reviewed how the city's Kids Fun Club program handles incidents involving children, recommending the city keep telling parents at pickup, documenting the conversation, and handing them a note summarizing their child's involvement.
SGVCOG public safety grant extension
The council extended the deadline to spend the remaining $140,149 of a $200,000 public safety grant to June 30, 2026 — funding security cameras, drones, and emergency communication upgrades.