Rachel Bratakos
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 8:24
- Avg per meeting
- 2:06
- Segments
- 87
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Top issues during term (20)
Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates wall project cost overrun
The city says paying one independent manager directly could cost less than a management company.
2027 solid waste rate increase
A 3.51% bump on monthly trash bills starting January 1, 2027.
Sexual assault awareness at San Dimas High School
SB 1123 ADU/JADU moratorium extension
No direct cost to taxpayers — it's a regulatory pause — but the outcome shapes how many homes could be built in existing neighborhoods.
Caltrans right-of-way conditions and encampments
Unknown — the requested report could affect future outreach and enforcement funding.
Trash Wranglers equipment support
Unknown — equipment costs haven't been quantified yet; it goes to a future agenda.
Flock Safety mobile security trailer pilot
$35,000 to lease the trailer for one year.
Tree Preservation Ordinance exemptions for single-family homes
The council had allocated about $20,000 in the budget for tree planting.
Termination of the railroad cantilever signal project
Unfunded balance of roughly $50,000-$60,000; a possible $6,000 city pledge and prevailing-wage questions remain open.
AED and CPR requirements on city fields (AB 310)
Halloween safety in San Dimas
Anticipated litigation (closed session)
Fourth of July celebration costs
A Fourth of July event would add significant costs to the city's Special Events budget.
Route 66 Centennial monument sign
About $60,000 total: $37,500 for the sign and $22,500 for electrical and site work.
Sanitation annexation of existing golf course
Lone Hill Park watershed management project
Final design and construction depend on securing construction funding.
Parental Access to Youth Incident Reports
No cost — it's a continuation of existing notification practices.
Bonita Avenue Right-of-Way Vacation
$106,260 out of the General Fund for the remediation planning work.
Zoning Code Cleanup: CUPs and Unclassified Uses
Expected to add sales tax revenue and local jobs from the vehicle dealership.
Deteriorating Street Pavement Condition
$650,000 total project budget from SB 1 road funds already allocated this fiscal year.
Decisions during term (104)
Recorded while Bratakos was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent calendar items 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8
Additional geotechnical testing funds for Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates wall project
Uniform rental and laundering services agreement
Resolution 2026-68 — 2027 solid waste collection rates
Consent Calendar (CC1–CC8)
Adopt Urgency Ordinance 1342 — Extend ADU/JADU Moratorium (PH1)
Approve Minutes of the September 22, 2026 City Council Closed Session Meeting and September 22, 2026 City Council Meeting
Adopt Resolution 2026-65 Approving the Area D Regional Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Mutual Aid Agreement
Adopt Resolution 2026-66 to Close City Facilities on December 23rd, 28th, 29th and 30th
Approve the Tenth Amendment to the East San Gabriel Valley Watershed Management (ESGVWM) Group Cooperative Agreement; Update the City's Cost Share for Fiscal Years 2026–27 through 2028–29 in the Amount of $395,648.53 Utilizing General Fund…
Consent Calendar (CC1-CC7)
EV Charging Rates Resolution 2026-51 (PH1)
Tentative Parcel Map 2503, 1161 N. Cataract Avenue (PH2)
Approve Minutes for July 28, 2026 City Council Meeting
Deny Claim Mayans v. City of San Dimas CJP 3057024
Deny Claim Hu v. City of San Dimas CJP 3056993
Approve the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement between the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and the City of San Dimas for Distribution and use of Measure A Local Solutions Fund for a reimbursable amount up to $228,571…
Consent Calendar (CC1–CC10)
Adopt FY 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget (OB1)
Citywide Landscape Parcel Tax for FY 2026-27 (PH1)
Voting record (27)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
EV Charging Rates Resolution 2026-51 (PH1)
She supported the proposal but preferred a 12- or 14-month review period rather than 18 months.
approve the consent calendar
approve the program guidelines for Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates Air Conditioning Grant Program
approve Resolution 2026- 32
adopt Resolution 2026- 34
adopt Resolution 2026- 45 approving the fee schedule with the elimination of proposed fee # 6
continue the public hearings to June 23, 2026
excuse Councilmember Nakano absence
approve consent calendar
approve Resolution 2026-27
waive underground utility and approve Tentative Parcel Map 25-02, Development Plan Review 25-18 and Tree Permit 25-14
approve consent calendar
approve alternative option 2 to not move forward with the project
approve administrative policies with City Attorney’s typographical correction
Letter Opposing Countywide Sales Tax Increase (CC8)
City voters previously rejected a sales tax increase and she opposes another government entity capturing the sales tax difference.