City of San Dimas Regular City Council - August 25th, 2026

The City of San Dimas held a regular City Council meeting on August 25, 2026. The meeting included a detailed presentation on the update of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and the General Plan Safety Element, led by the De Novo Planning Group. This update is funded by a FEMA hazard mitigation grant and aims to identify natural hazards and outline long-term risk reduction strategies, with a timeline targeting public review drafts by late 2026 and final adoption in mid-2027. The council also discussed public safety concerns related to fare evasion and crime on the Metro rail system, with council members advocating for increased enforcement and potential coalition-building with neighboring cities to address these issues. Additionally, there was public commentary on the use of surveillance cameras for crime prevention, with some debate over privacy and effectiveness. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but ongoing capital projects such as water main replacements and library renovations were noted. The council also announced the upcoming closure of a long-standing local Ace Hardware store and highlighted community events and public safety initiatives.