Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Dimas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
Fourth of July celebration costs
Staff suggested skipping an annual Fourth of July event because of its cost and planning burden, keeping the City Birthday and Music in the Park events instead. Residents who love a hometown fireworks show had a stake in the outcome.
2027 Solid Waste Rate Increase
Waste Management requested a 3.51% increase to San Dimas solid waste collection rates for 2027, continuing year four of a five-year adjustment plan. This affects monthly trash bills for all residential and commercial customers.
City Hall HVAC boiler replacement
The 25-year-old City Hall boiler needs replacing, but the only bid came in at $226,148 — nearly double the budget. The council rejected it and staff will re-bid after tweaking the plans.
AB 1786 — Best-Value Contracting Support
The city signed onto a bill that would free cities from always taking the lowest construction bid on complex projects over $1 million. Council members said the lowest-bid rule has burned them before with problem contractors.
FY 2026-27 CDBG Funding for Housing and Community Programs
The city's $158,491 federal block grant will fund low-income home repairs (grants up to $15,000, or $40,000 for qualifying mobile homes), youth scholarships raised to $12,000, and a downtown restaurant assistance program. Last year the housing division spent $1.1 million across programs and helped 132 households.