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PLANNING
COMMISSION
AGENDA
May 22, 2018
7:00 PM
The Windmill Room at Diamond Bar City Hall
First Floor
21810 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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Chairperson Raymond Wolfe
Vice Chairperson Ken Mok
Commissioner Naila Barlas
Commissioner Frank Farago
Commissioner Jennifer "Fred" Mahlke
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
PLANNING COMMISSION
May 22, 2018
AGENDA
Next Resolution No. 04
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Frank Farago, Jennifer
“Fred” Mahlke, Raymond Wolfe, Vice Chairperson
Naila Barlas, Chairperson Ken Mok,
2. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENTS:
This is the time and place for the general public to address the members of the
Planning Commission on any item that is within their jurisdiction, allowing the
public an opportunity to speak on non -public hearing and non-agenda items.
Please complete a Speaker’s Card for the recording Secretary (completion
of this form is voluntary). There is a five-minute maximum time limit when
addressing the Planning Commission..
3. APPROVAL OF
AGENDA:
Chairperson
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and
are approved by a single motion. Consent calendar items may be removed from
the agenda by request of the Commission only:
4.1. Minutes of Regular Meeting
5. OLD BUSINESS:
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1. Review of Proposed Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) for Conformity with the General Plan
Recommended Action: Adopt.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9. STAFF COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9.1. Project Status Report
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING:
Thursday, May 24, 2018, 7:00 pm
Diamond Bar City Hall
Windmill Community Room
21810 Copley Drive
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY: Monday, May 28, 2018
In observance of the holiday, City Offices
will be closed. City offices will re-open on
Tuesday, May 29, 2017
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 – 6:30 pm
South Coast Air Quality Management
District Auditorium
21825 Copley Drive
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING:
Tuesday, June 12, 2018,
Diamond Bar City Hall
Windmill Community Room
21810 Copley Drive
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION MEETING:
Thursday, June 14, 2018, 7:00 pm
Diamond Bar City Hall
Windmill Community Room
21810 Copley Drive
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 – 6:30 pm
South Coast Air Quality Management
District Auditorium
21825 Copley Drive
GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL
SCOPING MEETING:
Thursday, June 21, 2018 – 6:00 pm
Diamond Bar City Hall
Windmill Community Room
21810 Copley Drive
GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (GPAC) MEETING
Thursday, June 21, 2018 – 7:30 pm
Diamond Bar City Hall
Windmill Community Room
21810 Copley Drive
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11. ADJOURNMENT:
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING:
Tuesday, June 26, 2018,
Diamond Bar City Hall
Windmill Community Room
21810 Copley Drive
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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 6.1
MEETING DATE: May 22, 2018
CASE/FILE NUMBER: Review of Proposed Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for
Conformity with the General Plan
BACKGROUND:
Each year, prior to the adoption of the City’s annual budget, the Planning Commission
reviews the proposed fiscal year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for consistency
with the City’s General Plan and adopts a resolution to record its findings. The process
is mandated pursuant to California Government Code Section 65401 (see
Attachment 2).
ANALYSIS:
The proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2019 CIP is detailed in Attachment 4, and is
comprised of the following expenditures:
CIP 2018-2019 Expenditures
Street Improvements $2,641,026
Traffic Management/Safety $2,307,156
Transportation Infrastructure Improvements $190,000
Miscellaneous Public Works Improvements $2,756,922
Parks and Rec. Improvements $2,388,664
Total: $10,283,768
Capital improvement projects are funded by various sources: General Fund Reserves;
Sale of Prop A Funds; Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (SB -1); Measure
M; Measure R (Local Return Fund); Gasoline Tax Fund; Proposition A; Proposition C;
Traffic Mitigation Fund; Sewer Improvement Fund; AB 2766; SB 821 Fund – Bike and
Pedestrian Paths (TDA); MTA Grants; Waste Hauler Fund; Quimby Fund; Park
Development Fund; Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds; Measure A;
Public, Educational and Governmental Facilities (PEG) Fees; Habitat Conservation
Grant; Cost Reimbursement from City of Industry; Federal Emergency Management
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Agency (FEMA) Grant; Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee
(MRSC) Grant; and Building and Facilities Maintenance Fund.
The Public Works Department develops the project list based on identified community
improvement needs. Planning staff finds that the proposed FY2018 -2019 CIP is
consistent with the adopted General Plan’s Vision Statement and numerous Goals,
Objectives, and Strategies, including, but not limited to, the following:
Land Use Element
o Goal 3, Objective 3.1, and Strategy 3.1.2.
Resource Management Element
o Goal 1, Objective 1.3, Strategy 1.3.7;
o Goal 2, Objective 2.3, Strategy 2.3.2.
Circulation Element
o Goal 1, Objective 1.2, Strategy 1.2.1, Objective 1.3, Strategy 1.3.2;
o Goal 2, Objective 2.1, Strategy 2.1.12;
o Goal 3, Objective 3.1, Strategies 3.1.1 and 3.1.3, 3.1.4, and 3.1.5.
Public Services and Facilities Element –
o Goal 1, Objective 1.1, and Strategy 1.1.5.
The full text of the above Goals, Objectives and Strategies is provided in the attached
Resolution.
Capital Improvement Projects
Below is a summary of the various projects proposed under the FY2018 -2019 CIP:
Street Improvement Projects
Road Maintenance Projects – grind and overlay, slurry seal or chip seal
maintenance is applied to designated roadways within the City. This type of
maintenance activity is applied annually to residential streets and arterial roadways
on an eight-year cycle per neighborhood to extend t he life of the existing road
pavement; and the appropriate pavement markings are re -established (see
Attachment 3). Road Maintenance improvements also include curb ramp upgrades
with sidewalk, curb and gutter repairs as necessary.
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o Residential & Collector Road Maintenance – Area 6 (project is expected to begin
in late July 2018 with completion in October 2018). This is a carryover project
from FY2017-2018.
o Arterial Street Rehabilitation Diamond Bar Blvd. (Mountain Laurel to Clear
Creek)—Design is expected to begin in November 2018 with completion by June
30, 2019. This is a new project for FY 2018-2019.
o Residential & Collectors Road Maintenance – Area 7 (Design is expected to
begin in November 2018 with completion in April 2019 and construction to begin
in July 2019). This is a new project for FY2018-2019.
o CDBG Area 6 ADA Curb Ramp Project – This project will rehabilitate curb ramps
within the boundaries of Area 6. The project was designed in FY2017 -2018 and
construction will begin in July 2018 for comp letion prior to the commencement of
the Road Maintenance Project listed above. Note that this is a new project for
FY2018-2019 that will begin after July 1, 2018 with completion prior to the
construction of the Residential and Collector Road Maintenance-Area 6 project
commencing.
o Pathfinder Road Rehabilitation—West City Limit to Peaceful Hills. This project
was constructed by the County of Los Angeles in coordination with their roadway
improvements within their jurisdictional limits. This project was completed in May
however the County will need time to finalize the cost of the project so a portion
of the funding is proposed to be carried over in the event the County is not able
to issue a final billing to the City by June 30, 2018. This is a carryover project
from FY2017-2018.
Traffic Management/Safety Projects
Traffic Signal Infrastructure Upgrades (Year 3: Construction) – This project is the last
phase of the three phase Traffic Signal Infrastructure Upgrades Plan recommended
in the Traffic Signal Operation & Maintenance Master Plan. Design has been
completed and construction will begin in June. Since construction will not be
completed by June 30, 2018, the project is being carried over. Upgrades will include
rewiring of two intersections; replacing 4.3 miles of copper cable with fiber optic
cable; and upgrading traffic signal controllers at 20 intersections. This work is being
completed to bring all existing infrastructure up to current standards. This is a
carryover project from FY2017-2018.
Adaptive Traffic Control System – The adaptive system will enhance the signal
timing at existing signalized intersections by automatically adjusting the timing to
optimize traffic flow based on real-time traffic conditions. A portion of this project is
funded with Metro Call for Projects Grant funds. The vendor selection is underway
with a contract anticipated to be awarded in June. Full project implementation and
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completion is expected by November 2018. This is a carryover project from
FY2017-2018.
Copley/Golden Springs Drive Intersection Modification – This project will modify the
existing traffic signal at the intersection of Golden Springs Drive/Copley Drive.
Currently, vehicles traveling westbound on Golden Springs Drive are permitted to
turn left onto Copley Drive with a green arrow or green “ball” indication. Review of
the signal operations have indicated that a protected left turn on green arrow only
may be warranted for vehicles turning left onto Copley Drive thereby eliminating the
permitted left turn on green “ball” indications. The signal will be modified based on
the current study of the intersection operations. Design has been completed and
construction will begin in June. Since construction will not be completed by June 30,
2018, the project is being carried over. This is a carryover project from FY2017 -
2018.
LED Illuminated Street Name Signs (Design) – With the launch of the City’s new
logo, the aging illuminated street name signs at each signalized intersection will be
redesigned to incorporate the new logos. This is a new project for FY 2018-2019.
Transportation Infrastructure Improvements
Lemon Avenue Interchange Construction – The construction phase of the Lemon
Avenue Interchange at SR60 project is currently underway with completion
scheduled for summer 2018. In March 2018, the cities of Diamond Bar and Industry
with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (Metro) agreed to transfer the
sponsorship of the project from Diamond Bar to Industry for the various grant
funding sources that were in place. This decision was made to maintain efficiency in
delivering the project required under various agreements with Metro, Caltrans and
between two cities. This transfer of sponsorship allows Industry to administer the
construction and be fully responsible for implementing all activities as well as making
all payments for the construction. As a result, all identified grant funding previously
listed in Diamond Bar’s CIP Budget has been removed, however a small budget
remains allowing Diamond Bar to pay for specific change order requests that are
generated by Diamond Bar and are outside the existing scope of work. This is a
carryover project from FY2017-2018.
Lemon Avenue Quiet Zone – A quiet zone at the Lemon Avenue railroad crossing
owned by the Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) and used by Southern
California Regional Rail Road Authority (Metrolink) is to be studied in mutual effort
between City of Diamond Bar and City of Industry. A quiet zone is a section of rail
line, at least one-half mile in length, that contains one or more consecutive public
highway/rail grade crossings where the use of train horns near the crossings is
reduced. Train horns may be sounded in emergency situations or to comply with
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rules, which require that locomotive horns be
sounded 15-20 seconds before entering public highway/rail grade crossings, no
more than one-quarter mile in advance, even within a quiet zone. The study is
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anticipated to be completed by June 2019. This is a carryover project from FY2017 -
2018.
Miscellaneous Public Works Improvements
Groundwater Drainage Improvements – In FY2014-2015, a Comprehensive
Groundwater Drainage Study was completed identifying and evaluating various
roadway locations with groundwater conditions that warrant drainage improvements.
Eleven locations were evaluated as listed below:
o Groundwater under Cold Springs Lane just east of Diamond Bar Boulevard.
o Groundwater drainage onto Flapjack Drive through the curb core at the end of
the cul-de-sac.
o Ambushers Street groundwater through existing parkway drains.
o Golden Springs Drive sidewalk drainage near Rancheria Road (Northminster
Church)—Under Construction.
o Brea Canyon Road sidewalk drainage near Sapphire Lane (Edison Pole
Drainage)—Under Construction.
o Drainage onto Copley Drive in front of City Hall through the parkway drain.
o 20834 Moonlake drainage through the parkway drain.
o 20532 Calpet drainage through the parkway drain.
o Groundwater under Cleghorn Drive just north of Grand Avenue.
o Brea Canyon Cut-Off at Oak Crest Drive—Completed.
o Seepage and poor surface drainage at 21325 Hipass Drive —Under
Construction.
As stated, three locations on the list (Golden Springs Drive at Rancheria and Brea
Canyon Road at Sapphire as one project and listed as Phase 1 and Hipass at Castle
Rock listed as Phase 2) are under construction. Since construction will not be
completed by June 30, 2018, the projects are being carried over. Designs will
include adding inlets and storm drain laterals to pro vide for conveyance of
groundwater into existing storm drain systems. These are carryover projects from
FY2017-2018.
A third phase is being added next fiscal year for the design of improvements located
along Flapjack Drive. This is a new project for FY 2018-2019.
Sewer System Evaluation and Capacity Assurance Plan – This plan is being
prepared by the County of Los Angeles Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District
and includes ten pump stations. Current conditions and maintenance operations, as
performed by the County of Los Angeles Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District
will be examined. Work began in FY2017-2018 but it is not expected to be
completed by June 30, 2018. This is a carryover project from FY2017-2018.
City Entry Monuments (Golden Springs Dr./Calbourne and Diamond Bar
Blvd./Temple) - Two monument signs similar to the monument sign that was
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constructed at the Grand Ave./Longview Dr. City limit will be constructed at Diamond
Bar Blvd./Temple Ave. and Golden Springs Dr./Calbourne Ave. City lim its. Each
location will have one monument. The project design has been completed and bids
have been received. A contract is expected to be presented to Council
consideration in June with construction to begin in October 2018 and completion in
December 2018. This is a carryover project from FY2017-2018.
Grand/ Golden Springs Intersection Enhancements – As part of the required
mitigation improvements for the development north of the 57/60 confluence area, the
intersection of Grand Ave. and Golden Springs Dr. will be widened by the City of
Industry. In conjunction with the widening of the intersection, Diamond Bar will be
implementing landscape and hardscape elements with decorative traffic signals that
have been incorporated at the Grand Ave./Diamond Bar Blvd., Grand Ave./Longview
Dr. and Diamond Bar Blvd./Brea Canyon Road intersections. The project’s design is
expected to be completed by June 30, 2018 with construction to begin in January
2019. This is a carryover project from FY2017-2018.
New Electronic Message Board—Replacement of the double-sided outdoor
electronic message board located in front of the Los Angeles County Fire
Department facility, (formerly Los Angeles County Library facility), at 1061 Grand
Avenue. The sign has far surpassed its expected life cycle and is in disrepair. The
replacement LED Wi-Fi enabled sign will provide for remote updating to increase
efficiency, improved readability and timeliness of the content. Since the facility is
currently undergoing renovation, the project will be coordinated with the LACFD
construction schedule. Estimated project costs are approximately $75,000 and a
portion or all of which may be funded utilizing PEG fees. This is a new project for FY
2018-2019.
Electric Charging Station at City Hall—This project will install an electric vehicle
charging station at City Hall to be available for City electric vehicles and the public
when possible. The project is being funded by Mobile Source Air Pollution
Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) funds and a match from SCAQMD AB2766
funds. This is a new project for FY 2018-2019.
Facility, Parks and Recreation Improvements
Design of Heritage Improvements – The project consists of evaluating and designing
improvements to the Heritage Park location with upgrades to ADA access. Design is
scheduled to be completed by June 2019. This is a carryover project from FY2017 -
2018.
Design Canyon Loop Trail – Design a loop trail in the open space adjacent to the
Diamond Bar Center that can be accessed from the Grandview Trail an d the Steep
Canyon Trail. Design scheduled for completion in FY2018-2019. This is a carryover
project from FY2017-2018.
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Sunset Crossing Park (Design)—In June 2017, the City purchased from the YMCA
approximately 2.83 acres at the western terminus of Sunset Crossing Road for the
purpose of developing a neighborhood park. The park will be accessible to all
residents and is envisioned to include picnic areas, two playground areas, shade
structures, restrooms, drinking fountains, hard sports courts and a walking and
exercise trail looping the park perimeter. The design is expected to be completed by
June 30, 2019 with construction to take place in FY2019-2020. This is a new project
for FY 2018-2019.
Playground Resurfacing Replacement and ADA Improvements at Starshine Park—
The rubberized surfacing of the playground will be replaced and associated ADA
improvements will be made at Starshine Park using CDBG Funds. The design has
been completed and the project is expected to go out to bid this FY with constructi on
to begin in FY2018-2019. This is a carryover project from FY2017-2018.
Sycamore Canyon Park Slope Erosion Repairs (Design and Construction)—During
the storms in January 2017, severe erosion occurred at the Sycamore Canyon Park
Trail Head at Diamond Bar Blvd. The trail head has since been closed while the
design for the repair of the hillside has been completed. The project will go out to
bid in May 2018 and upon FEMA confirmation of funding, a contract will be awarded
and construction will commence in FY2018-2019. This is a carryover project from
FY2017-2018.
Sycamore Canyon Creek Repair—During the 2017 storm event, Sycamore Canyon
Creek within Sycamore Canyon Park experienced severe erosion. To prevent
further erosion, repairs to the creek lining will be performed. The project is expected
to be completed in June 2019. This is a new project for FY 2018-2019.
Pantera Park Pathway Lighting Project—Replacement of underground electrical,
footings, light poles and fixtures is planned for the pathway li ghting around Pantera
Park. Design has been completed with construction to be completed in FY2018 -
2019. This is a carryover project from FY2017-2018.
DBC Roof Rehabilitation (Phase II Section F&I)—The second phase of a four phase
plan, this project will rehabilitate the entirety of the Diamond Bar Center’s roof to
ensure the longevity of the overall roof structure for an additional 20 years. This is a
carryover project from FY2017-2018.
City Hall HVAC Replacement—The Civic Center Building housing City Hall and the
LA County Library has two original 90-ton HVAC units. The existing system has
been requiring supplemental maintenance and repairs in addition to the normal
preventative maintenance. This project will replace both units with new modern
HVAC system units. This is a carryover project from FY2017-2018.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The proposed Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Capital Improvement Program is found to be
Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), under Article 19, Section 15301 (Operation, Repair, Maintenance of Existing
Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Attachments:
A. Draft Resolution No. 2018-XX
B. CA Government Code Section 65401
C. Map of Residential and Collector Road Maintenance Program
D. FY2018-2019 CIP Project List
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AND RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 65401.
A. RECITALS
1. WHEREAS, on April 18, 1989, the City of Diamond Bar was established as a duly
organized municipal corporation of the State of California.
2. WHEREAS, on July 25, 1995, the City of Diamond Bar adopted its General Plan
incorporating all State mandated elements, and portions of the General Plan have
been updated from time to time.
3. WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Diamond Bar has prepared a
proposed Capital Improvement Program and Budget for the City’s 2018-2019
Fiscal Year which outlines a program identifying pro posed public works
improvement projects to occur during the fiscal year. The projects include, but
are not limited to, street and highway improvements, traffic signal installations
and modifications, and park improvements.
4. WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65401 requires the Planning
Commission to review proposed public works projects for the ensuing fiscal year
to determine compliance with the City’s General Plan.
5. WHEREAS, on May 22, 2018, at a regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning
Commission reviewed and considered the City of Diamond Bar’s proposed Fiscal
Year 2018-2019 Capital Improvement Program, and the projects contained
therein, and concluded said review prior to the adoption of this Resolution.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth
in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and co rrect.
2. Based upon the facts and evidence presented during the Planning Commission
meeting regarding the City’s proposed Fiscal Year 20 18-2019 Capital
Improvement Program, including oral and documentary evidence provided by
City staff, and in accordance with the provisions of California Government Code
Section 65401, the Planning Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The projects identified in the City’s proposed Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Capital Improvement Program, are consistent with the City’s General Plan
adopted July 25, 1995, including, but not limited to:
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(i) Land Use Element
Goal 3 – Consistent with the Vision Statement, maintain
recognition within Diamond Bar and the surrounding region as
being a community with a well-planned and aesthetically
pleasing physical environment.
o Objective 3.1 – Create visual points of interest as a means of
highlighting community identity.
Strategy 3.1.2 – Where feasible and appropriate, add
areas for landscaping, such as in medians or by widening
parkways within the primary arterial roadway system, as a
means of traffic control, providing pedestrian amenities,
and as an aesthetic feature for the community.
(ii) Resource Management Element
Goal 1 – Consistent with the Vision Statement, create and
maintain an open space system which will preserve scenic
beauty, protect important biological resources, provide open
space for outdoor recreation and the enjoyment of nature,
conserve natural resources, and protect public health and safety.
o Objective 1.3 – Maintain a system of recreation facilities and
open space preservation which meets the active and passive
recreational needs of Diamond Bar residents of all ages.
Strategy 1.3.7 – Develop recreation facilities emphasizing
active and passive recreation areas. The development of
a community center, the acquisition of traditional
neighborhood parkland including community athletic fields
should be pursued.
Improve and enhance existing recreation areas.
Pursue joint public/private development of recreation
facilities.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive inventory of
recreation facilities and update the facilities to ensure
that the City’s needs are being met.
Actively pursue land acquisition for parks.
Pursue acquisition of various hillside areas for natural
parks.
Initiate a program of identifying environmentally
significant areas in the City and Sphere of Influence,
and analyze the possibility of protecting any unique or
significant environmental features of such areas.
Pursue protection of environmentally significant areas.
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Pursue development of an integrated trails system
within the community.
Goal 2 – Consistent with the Vision Statement, identify limits on
the resources needed to support existing and future uses within
the City of Diamond Bar and its Sphere of Influence, and ensure
that resources are used wisely.
o Objective 2.3 – Reduce overall local energy consumption by
promoting efficient land use patterns which reduce the amount
of vehicular travel.
Strategy 2.3.2 – Design and implement a Citywide system
of bikeways and pedestrian trails as non-polluting
circulation alternatives.
(iii) Circulation Element
Goal 1 – Consistent with the Vision Statement, enhance the
environment of the City’s street network. Work toward improving
the problems presented by the intrusion of regionally oriented
commuter traffic through the City and into residential
neighborhoods. Consider programs to reinforce the regional
transportation and circulation system to adequately
accommodate regional needs.
o Objective 1.2 – Participate in local and regional transportation
related planning and decision-making.
Strategy 1.2.1 – Prepare programs for traffic control
measures including, but not limited to, additional stop signs
at problem intersections, timing of signals and regulation
of speed limits.
o Objective 1.3 – Maintain the integrity of residential
neighborhoods. Discourage through traffic.
Strategy 1.3.2 – Implement traffic control programs in 1.2.1
(Prepare programs for traffic control measures including,
but not limited to, additional stop signs at problem
intersections, timing of signals and regulation of speed
limits) to reduce and divert through traffic.
Goal 2 – Consistent with the Vision Statement, provide a
balanced transportation system for the safe and efficient
movement of people, goods and services through the City.
o Objective 2.1 – Maximize the use of alternative transportation
modes within and through the City to decrease reliance on
single-passenger automobiles.
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Strategy 2.1.12 – Explore the feasibility of interconnected
public hiking trails.
Goal 3 – Consistent with the Vision Statement, maintain an
adequate level of service on area roadways.
o Objective 3.1 – Improve the safety and efficiency of existing
transportation facilities.
Strategy 3.1.1 – Maintain Level of Service “C” or better at
arterial mid-block segments (average daily) and “D” or
better during peak hours at signalized intersections to the
extent possible.
Strategy 3.1.3 – Improve intersections in the City which
have peak hour traffic service levels worse than “D.”
Where feasible, these improvements should be made
within existing right-of-way.
Strategy 3.1.4 – Maintain a pavement management
system and maintenance program for all public roadways
throughout the City.
Strategy 3.1.5 – Develop a signal system management
system and maintenance program for all traffic signals
throughout the City.
(iv) Public Service and Facilities Element
Goal 1 – Consistent with the Vision Statement, provide
adequate infrastructure facilities and public services to support
development and planned growth.
o Objective 1.1 – Maintain adequate systems for water supply
and distribution; Wastewater/sewage collection, treatment,
and disposal; solid waste collection and disposal; and
energy distribution which are capable of meeting the needs
of the residents of Diamond Bar.
Strategy 1.1.5 – Coordinate the long-term provision of
utility services, including water, wastewater, sewage,
electricity, natural gas, solid waste, etc. to assure
adequate future levels of services for City residents.
Monitor plans by the Metropolitan Water District and
City of Industry to locate a water reservoir in upper
Tonner Canyon.
Support development of appropriately sited,
environmentally sensitive, solid waste treatment
facilities which do not impact resident’s quality of life.
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PC Resolution No. 2018-XX
(b) The proposed projects comply with all other applicable requirements of
State law and local ordinances, regulations, and standards; and
(c) The proposed Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Capital Improvement Program is
found to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines (operation, repair, maintenance of existing facilities).
3. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, this Resolution shall serve
as the Planning Commission’s report to the City Council regarding the General
Plan conformity of the proposed public works projects in the City’s Fiscal Year
2018-2019 Capital Improvement Program as required by California Government
Code Section 65401.
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify as to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City Council of the City
of Diamond Bar for use in its deliberations regarding the City’s budget.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 22nd DAY OF MAY, 2018, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
______________________________
Ken Mok, Chairman
I, Greg Gubman, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 22nd day of May, 2018, by the following vote
to wit:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
ATTEST: ______________________________
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65401
Review of Capital Improvement Projects for Conformity with the General Plan
If a general plan or part thereof has been adopted, within such time as may be fixed by
the legislative body, each county or city officer, department, board, or commission, and
each governmental body, commission, or board, including the governing body of any
special district or school district, whose jurisdiction lies wholly or partially within the
county or city, whose functions include recommending, preparing plans for, or
constructing, major public works, shall submit to the official agency, as designated by
the respective county board of supervisors or city council, a list of the proposed public
works recommended for planning, initiation or construction during the ensuing fiscal
year. The official agency receiving the list of proposed public works shall list and classify
all such recommendations and shall prepare a coordinated program of proposed public
works for the ensuing fiscal year. Such coordinated program shall be submitted to the
county or city planning agency for review and report to said official agency as to
conformity with the adopted general plan or part thereof.
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AREA 6
AREA 5
AREA 7
AREA 1B
AREA 2
AREA 4
Citywide Residential & Collector
Road Maintenance Program
AREA SECTION FISCAL
1A 8.3 11-12
1B 11.2 12-13
2 16.5 13-14
3 17.9 14-15
4 14.4 15-16
5 12.0 16-17
6 11.8 17-18
7 16.4 18-19
TOTAL 108.4
AREA 3
4
AREA
1A
AREA 1B
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FY 18/19 CIP BUDGET
Street Improvement Projects (250-5510-46411)
Project #Project Description Status Total FY Budget (108)
RMRA
(109) Measure
M
(110) Measure
R Local Return
(111)
Gas Tax
(113)
Prop C
(121)
Hauler Fees
(125)
CDBG
(001)
Prop A
Exchange
01418 *Residential and Collector Street Rehab.- Area 6 (Construction)Carryover - Out to Bid 1,650,000$ 420,000$ 694,868$ 467,132$ 68,000$
601968-18 *CDBG Area 6 ADA Curb Ramp Project (Construction)New - Out to Bid 208,026$ 208,026$
601832-16 *Morning Canyon ADA - Admin Costs Carryover - Const. Complete 3,000$ 3,000$
01419 *Residential and Collector Street Rehab.- Area 7 (Design)New 60,000$ 60,000$
24416 *Pathfinder Road Rehab Carryover - Const. Complete 20,000$ 20,000$
23919 Arterial Street Rehab (DBB from Mountain Laurel to Clear Creek Cyn)New 700,000$ 400,000$ 300,000$
Total - Street Improvement Projects 2,641,026$ 400,000$ 420,000$ 694,868$ 467,132$ 300,000$ 128,000$ 211,026$ 20,000$
Traffic Management/Safety Projects (250-5510-46412)
Project #Project Description Total FY Budget (110)
Measure R
(112)
Prop A
(113)
Prop C
(116)
Traffic Imp
Fund
(118)
AB2766
(120)
MTA Grant
24018 *Traffic Signal Infrastructure Upgrades-YR 3 Construction Carryover - Under Const.476,128$ 150,000$ 230,663$ 46,200$ 49,265$
24616 *Adaptive Traffic Control System Carryover - Under Const.1,610,000$ 331,200$ 1,278,800$
24716 *Copley/Golden Springs Drive Intersection Modification Carryover - Under Const.171,028$ 112,768$ 58,260$
24819 LED Illuminated Street Name Sign (Design)New 50,000$ 50,000$
Total - Traffic Projects 2,307,156$ 150,000$ 331,200$ 393,431$ 104,460$ 49,265$ 1,278,800$
Transportation Infrastructure Improvements (250-5510-46413)
Project #Project Description Total FY Budget (001)
General Fund
(116)
Traffic Impr
Fund
City of Industry
23316 *Lemon Ave. Interchange Project - (Construction)Carry-over - Under Const.40,000$ 40,000
23318 *Lemon Avenue Quiet Zone Carry-over - Not Started 150,000$ 75,000$ 75,000$
Total-Transportation Infrastructure Improvements 190,000$ 75,000$ 40,000$ 75,000$
Miscellaneous PW Improvements (250-5510-46420)
Project #Project Description Total FY Budget (001)
General Fund
(108)
RMRA
(109)
Measure M
(111)
Gas Tax
(113)
Prop C
(116)
Traffic Imp
Fund
(117)
Sewer
Imp Fund
(118)
AB2766 (119)TDA MSRC Grant (135) PEG Fees
26016 *Groundwater Drainage Improvements-Phase 1(GSD@ Rancheria,
BCR@Sapphire)Carryover - Under Const.30,000$ 30,000$
26018 *Groundwater Drainage Improvements-Phase 2 (Hipass@ Castle Rock)Carryover - Under Const.45,000$ 45,000$
26019 Groundwater Drainage Improvements-Phase 3 (Flapjack-Design)New 65,000$ 65,000$
26116 *Sewer System Evaluation & Capacity Assurance Plan Carryover - In Design 64,551$ 64,551$
26516 *City Entry Monuments (GSD/Calbourne & DBB/Temple)Carryover - Design Complete 702,000$ 702,000$
26217 *Diamond Bar Blvd. Complete Streets (GSD - 60FWY) - (Design)Carryover - In Design 200,000$ 200,000$
22818 *Grand/GSD Intersection Enhancement Carryover - In Design 1,511,511$ 800,282$ 207,691$ 65,312$ 170,888$ 110,000$ 157,338$
26219 Library Sign Replacement New 75,000$ 75,000$
26319 Electric Charging Station at City Hall New 63,860$ 24,930$ 38,930$
Total-Miscellaneous PW Improvements 2,756,922$ 732,000$ 800,282$ 517,691$ 65,312$ 170,888$ 110,000$ 64,551$ 24,930$ 157,338$ 38,930$ 75,000$
Facilities, Parks and Rec Improvements (250-5310-46415)
Project #Project Description Total Budget (001)
GF Reserves
(001)
Prop A
Exchange
(122)
Quimby
(124)
Park Dev
Fund
(125)
CDBG
(132)
Measure A
Habitat
Conserv Grant
(31814)
FEMA (31620)
(540) Building &
Facilities Maint
Fund
25414 *Heritage Park Improvements (Design)Carryover - Not Started 145,000$ 145,000$
25517 *Canyon Loop Trail (Design)Carryover - Not Started 50,000$ 25,000$ 25,000
25917 *Sycamore Canyon Park Slope Erosion Repairs (Design)Carryover - Design Complete 11,000$ 11,000
25917 *Sycamore Canyon Park Slope Erosion Repairs (Construction)Carryover - Out to Bid 675,000$ 436,217$ 238,783$
601866-17 *Playground Surfacing Replace and ADA Improvements @ Starshine Park Carryover - Design Complete 127,664$ 127,664$
24917 *Pantera Park Walkway Lighting Replacement (Construction)Carryover - Not Started 500,000$ 217,699$ 82,114 9,470 190,717
25618 *DBC Roof Rehabilitation (Phase II-Section F & I)Carryover - Out to Bid 100,000$ 100,000$
25818 *HVAC Replacement for City Hall Carryover - Out to Bid 400,000$ 400,000$
25819 Sycamore Canyon Creek Repair New 80,000$ 80,000
25919 Sunset Crossing Park (Design)New 300,000$ 241,669 46,997 11,334
TOTAL 2,388,664$ 617,699$ 840,000$ 202,997$ 45,804$ 127,664$ 190,717$ 25,000$ 238,783$ 100,000$
FY 18-19 CIP Projects Grand Total 10,283,768$
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FY 18/19 CIP BUDGET
Funding Source Totals CIP Project Type Totals
001 General Fund Reserves 1,424,699 Street Improvements 2,641,026
001 Sale of Prop A Funds 860,000 Traffic Management/Safety Improvements 2,307,156
108 RMRA (SB-1)1,200,282 Transportation Infrastructure Improvements 190,000
109 Measure M 937,691 Miscellaneous PW Improvements 2,756,922
110 Measure R - Local Return Fd 844,868 Facilites, Parks and Rec. Improvements 2,388,664
111 Gas Tax Fund 532,444 10,283,768$
112 Prop A 331,200
113 Prop C 864,319
116 Traffic Mitigation 254,460
117 Sewer Improvement Fund 64,551
118 AB 2766 74,195
119 SB 821 Fund - Bike and Pedestrian Paths (TDA)157,338
120 MTA Grants 1,278,800
121 Waste Hauler Fund 128,000
122 Quimby 202,997
124 Park Development Fund 45,804
125 CDBG Funds 338,690
131 Measure A 190,717
135 PEG Fees 75,000
250 Habitat Conservation Grant 25,000
250 Cost Reimbursement (City of Industry)75,000
250 FEMA 238,783
250 MRSC Grant 38,930
540 Building & Facilities Maintenance Fund 100,000
10,283,768$
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Project Status Report CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
May 22, 2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
LEGEND PH = PUBLIC HEARING
X = NON PUBLIC HEARING
AP = ASSIGNED PLANNER
PC = PLANNING COMMISSION
AR = ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
CC = CITY COUNCIL
PROPERTY LOCATION
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW File # AP Applicant PC
5/22/18
CC
6/5/18
PC
6/12/18
CC
6/19/18
PC
6/24/18
CC
7/3/18
2018-2019 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP)
CIP GL Citywide X
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Property Location AP Applicant 6/7/18
21435 Chirping Sparrow Rd. ADR PL2018-10 MN Bruno Bondanelli PH
PENDING ITEMS
Property Location File # AP Applicant Status
2315 Alamo Heights
(New single family residence)
DR PL2017-167 NTE Pete Volbeda Third incomplete letter sent 4/5/18 – waiting for additional information
850 Brea Canyon Rd.
(Hotel, Office, Retail)
GPA/ZC/DR PL2017-169 GL Phyllis Shih Under review
2020 Brea Canyon R.
(Tutoring School)
CUP PL2018-32 NTE Lori Trottier Incomplete letter sent 3/20/18—waiting for additional information
22307 Broken Twig
(New single family residence)
DR PL2017-213 MN Pete Volbeda Incomplete letter sent 1/19/18 – waiting for additional information
750 N. Diamond Bar Blvd.
(Convert to medical office)
CUP PL2017-139 MN Howard Zelefsky Second incomplete letter sent 4/18/18
888 N. Diamond Bar Blvd.
(150-unit MFR and 12K retail)
GPA/ZC/SP/TTM/DA/DR/
EIR PL2016-124
MN/
GL
Foremost Incomplete letter sent 9/7/16 – waiting for additional information
1111 N. Diamond Bar Blvd.
(New Single family residence
GPA/ZC/DR PL2015-253 GL JWL Associates Fourth incomplete letter sent 2/20/18
1139 S. Diamond Bar Blvd.
(Façade remodel and interior subdivision
of space)
DR PL2018-51 NTE Jack Wu Incomplete letter sent 4/26/18 – waiting for additional information
1220 S. Diamond Bar Blvd.
(Alcohol sales)
MCUP PL2017-170 RTC Shu Cuisine Restaurant Incomplete letter sent 10/12/17 – waiting for additional information
652 Featherwood
(Addition to single family residence)
DR PL2018-45 MN Ramy Ibrahim Incomplete letter sent 4/18/18 – waiting for additional information
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Project Status Report CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Page 2
May 22, 2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PENDING ITEMS (continued)
Property Location File # AP Applicant Status
20305 Flintgate Dr.
(New single family residence)
DR PL2017-126 MN Sammy Elbastawesy Under review
21065 Glenwold Dr.
(Addition to single family residence)
DR PL2017-190 RTC Richard Stupin Under review
21728 Lost River Dr.
(addition to single family residence)
DR PL2017-122 NTE Xi Qiang Zhau and
Guijuan Dong
Third Incomplete letter sent 1/9/18
23331 Ridge Line Rd
(Addition to single family residence)
DR PL2017-138 NTE Tuan Tran Second incomplete letter sent 12/13/17 – waiting for additional
information
23509 Ridge Line Rd
(New single family residence)
DR PL2017-36 NTE Primior Inc. Second incomplete letter sent 2/14/18 – waiting for additional information
23436 Robinbrook
(Addition to single family residence)
ADR PL2018-42 RT Rubper tMok Incomplete letter sent 4/16/18
2653 Shady Ridge Ln
(Façade Remodel)
DR PL2018-30 RT Bruce On Incomplete letter sent 03/13/18—waiting for additional information
24030 Shotgun
(New single family residence)
DR PL2016-195 NTE Pete Volbeda Fourth incomplete letter sent 3/14/18 – waiting for additional information
2950 Steeplechase
(Addition to single family residence)
DR PL2018-20 MN David Su Incomplete letter sent 4/18/18/18
1401 Valeview Dr.
(Addition to single family residence and
accessory dwelling unit
DR PL2017-183 MN Chen Kun Lee Third incomplete letter sent 5/14/18
Various locations in public right-of-way
(wireless facilities)
CUP PL2017-69 MN Anthony Serpa Second incomplete letter sent 2/28/18
Various locations in public right-of-way
(wireless facilities)
CUP PL2017-204 NTE Mobilite, LLC Incomplete letter sent 12/21/17 – waiting for additional information
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
AND AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR )
1, Stella Marquez, declare as follows:
On May 22, 2018, the Diamond Bar Planning Commission will hold a Regular
Meeting at 7:00 p.m, at City Hall, Windmill Community Room, 21810 Copley Drive,
Diamond Bar, California.
I am employed by the City of Diamond Bar. On May 18, 2018, a copy of the
Planning Commission Agenda was posted at the following locations:
South Coast Quality Management
District Auditorium
21865 East Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Diamond Bar Library
21800 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Heritage Park
2900 Brea Canyon Road
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on May 18, 2018, at Diamond Bar, California.
C9 E� -
Stella Marquez
Community Development Dept.
CDAntella\atiidavitposting. doc