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City Council Agenda
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
6:30 PM
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ANDREW CHOU
Council Member
STAN LIU
Council Member
STEVE TYE
Council Member
NANCY A. LYONS
Mayor
RUTH M. LOW
Mayor Pro Tem
City Manager Dan Fox • City Attorney David DeBerry • City Clerk Kristina Santana
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
January 05, 2021
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor
ROLL CALL: Chou, Liu, Tye, Mayor Pro Tem Low,
Mayor Lyons
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor
1. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
"Public Comments" is the time reserved on each regular meeting agenda to
provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Council
on Consent Calendar items or other matters of interest not on the agenda that
are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. Although the City Council
values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, members of the City Council
or Staff may briefly respond to public comments if necessary, but no extended
discussion and no action on such matters may take place. There is a five-minute
maximum time limit when addressing the City Council. At this time, the
teleconference moderator will ask callers one at a time to give their name and if
there is an agenda item number they wish to speak on before providing their
comment. If you wish to speak on a public hearing item or council consideration
item, you will then be called upon to speak at that point in the agenda.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be acted on by a single motion unless a Council Member or
member of the public request otherwise, in which case, the item will be removed
for separate consideration.
JANUARY 5, 2021 PAGE 2
3.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 10 AND 15, 2020
MEETING.
3.1.a December 10, 2020 Special City Council Minutes
3.1.b December 15, 2020 City Council Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the December 10, 2020 Special City Council and December 15,
2020 Regular City Council meeting minutes.
Requested by: City Clerk
3.2 RATIFICATION OF CHECK REGISTER DATED DECEMBER 10, 2020
THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2020 TOTALING $1,311,339.99.
Recommended Action:
Ratify the Check Register.
Requested by: Finance Department
3.3 CONSIDERATION TO EXTEND A LOCAL EMERGENCY REGARDING
NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19).
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-01 extending the Declared Local Emergency
regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Requested by: City Manager
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4.1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
ALLOCATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022.
Recommended Action:
A. Open the public hearing to receive public testimony;
B. Close the public hearing; and
C. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-02 approving the Community Development
Block Grant Funding Allocations for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.
Requested by: Community Development Department
5. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
5.1 AGREEMENT WITH FOOTHILL TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR
EXCHANGE OF PROPOSITION A FUNDS.
Recommended Action:
JANUARY 5, 2021 PAGE 3
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-03 approving, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign, the Proposition A Local Return Transit Fund Exchange
Agreement selling $800,000 of Proposition A Funds to Foothill Transit
Authority; and
2. Appropriate $800,000 from the Proposition A Fund and recognize
$600,000 in General Fund revenue for the exchange.
Requested by: Finance Department
6. COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE
REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
7. ADJOURNMENT:
Agenda #: 3.1
Meeting Date: January 5, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 10 AND 15, 2020
MEETING.
STRATEGIC
GOAL:
Open, Engaged & Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the December 10, 2020 Special City Council and December 15, 2020 Regular
City Council meeting minutes.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Minutes have been prepared and are being presented for approval.
PREPARED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
1. 3.1.a December 10, 2020 Special City Council Minutes
2. 3.1.b December 15, 2020 City Council Minutes
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 2020
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lyons called the Special City Council meeting
to order at 11:00 a.m.
Mayor Lyons stated that consistent with COVID-19 regulations, all Council Members
and staff participated via teleconference and there was no physical location for public
attendance. The Public was invited to join the meeting online or by phone at the
numbers printed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Lyons led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Andrew Chou, Stan Liu, Steve Tye,
Mayor Pro Tem Ruth Low, Mayor Nancy Lyons
Staff participating telephonically: Dan Fox, City Manager; Dave DeBerry, City
Attorney; Ryan McLean, Assistant City Manager; Anthony Santos, Assistant to the
City Manager; David Liu, Public Works Director; Greg Gubman, Community
Development Director; Dianna Honeywell, Director of Finance; Ken Desforges,
Director of Information Services; Marsha Roa, Public Information Manager; Kristina
Santana, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As submitted.
1. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered.
3. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
3.1 EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY SIGN AND TEMPORARY OUTDOOR
COMMERCIAL SERVICES POLICY – CDD/Gubman
MPT/Low asked how many permits had been issued since the policy was
initiated and have there been any difficulties with how the policy and
program or outside dining is being administered and regulated.
CDD/Gubman responded that permits number in the dozens and there
have been no difficulties. Permits are approved within a day or two of
receipt and any issues are resolved during inspection.
C/Tye asked if banners are being reconciled with permits since the policy
does not require permits and size and placement of banners has not been
limited. CDD/Gubman explained that permits are being issued only for
outdoor dining or other outdoor components of a business operation.
MPT/Low asked if there was an exception for congregating and shared
equipment for church services and faith-based gatherings as well as,
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exercise businesses, and CDD/Gubman responded that outdoor church
services and other gatherings are allowed subject to the physical
distancing requirements.
C/Chou asked if outdoor church activities require a temporary use permit
and CDD/Gubman responded that they are required to apply and obtain
approval of an outdoor Temporary Use Permit for the protection of the
peace and quiet of the neighborhoods.
C/Liu moved, C/Tye seconded to Extend the Temporary Sign and
Temporary Outdoor Commercial Services Policy until all indoor occupancy
restrictions are lifted by the State and/or, County COVID-19 indoor
business occupancy restrictions are lifted. Motion carried by the following
Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chou, Liu, Tye, MPT/Low,
M/Lyons
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS None
3.2 COVID-19 BUSINESS RECOVERY EFFORTS – CM/Fox
C/Liu asked if the City could provide virtual workshops for the business
community and business owners to inform them about assistance
opportunities that become available. Also, because business owners who
started their businesses in 2020 were not eligible to apply for the business
grants, is there anything that can be done to assist them. He suggested
special drawings and prizes to encourage residents to shop local.
CM/Fox responded to C/Liu that he is not sure the City has the technical
expertise to conduct virtual workshops for businesses. However, the City
shares such information in other ways with the business community. With
respect to businesses being in business for less than a year and not
qualifying for the grant program, that is a Council decision and will depend
on whether the City receives another round of Cares Act funding to
provide small business grants. The parameters of the shop local program
is up to the Council as well.
C/Chou said he would like for the City to have a more formal plan for the
next 24 months to help businesses as well as, be more proactive in
hosting workshops, etc. He suggested a subcommittee or task force be
formed to focus on and assist with the recovery phase efforts and stabilize
the income base post pandemic and if Council concurs, he would like to
be involved in such an effort.
C/Tye stated that this Council should be focused on how this City makes it
possible for the restaurants of Diamond Bar to continue to serve people
outdoors. The question is whether this Council is going to say it does not
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agree with LA County. Many cities have their own health departments and
Palmdale and other cities are looking to have their own health
departments as well. Maybe it is time for Diamond Bar to say it is okay to
eat outdoors in this City.
MPT/Low agreed with C/Tye that the state of restaurants and businesses
in Diamond Bar is very frustrating. She agrees it is up to this Council to
take action now. She does not have enough information to know whether
Diamond Bar can establish its own health department, but she believes
Diamond Bar needs to lobby its supervisors and the entire LA Board of
Supervisors with a resolution or letter signed by the Mayor stating that
Diamond Bar disagrees with the order and believes there has not been
shown to be any link between the spread of COVID and outdo or dining
and, at the very least this City Council wants them to revoke the order or
give Diamond Bar an exemption for outdoor dining. At the same time, she
would like for staff to explore the possibility of contracting with another
health agency.
MPT/Low asked how many businesses were on the waiting list for another
grant round and CDD/Gubman responded that the City received
approximately 180 applications and 97 grants were awarded.
M/Lyons asked for Council concurrence that all supervisors, assem bly
representatives and senators as well as, the State of California be lobbied
for immediate relief for outdoor dining and she suggested that staff
immediately prepare a letter accordingly.
C/Chou said it is disheartening to see what is ha ppening with businesses
but felt the City should continue to be led by science and facts and not just
political views. He understands that businesses are suffering which is why
he believes there needs to be a long term plan to help them survive.
C/Tye said he believes it is time for Diamond Bar to do something and he
believes there needs to be a concerted effort to ask for an exempt ion and
accept responsibility and liability going forward.
M/Lyons asked for roll call on MPT/Low’s recommendation of lobbying the
County and State for an exemption to reinstate outdoor dining in Diamond
Bar.
C/Chou No
C/Liu No
C/Tye Yes
MPT/Low Yes
M/Lyons Yes
M/Lyons asked for roll call on C/Tye’s and MPT/Low’s recommendation of
obtaining information about the possibility of participating in the health
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department of West Covina, Lancaster, Pasadena or Long Beach as well
as, any other cities considering moving toward that end.
C/Chou No
C/Liu Yes
C/Tye Yes
MPT/Low Yes
M/Lyons Yes
M/Lyons felt that with respect to virtual workshops, small businesses do
not have the time or means to research options and asked if there were
other options for getting information out to assist them. For example, she
was concerned whether small businesses were aware of SB1447 and the
tax credits offered for small business and, she was concerned that some
small businesses may not have the time to attend seminars to obtain such
information. CM/Fox said that staff can look for other channels of pushing
out information including through the San Gabriel Valley Economic
Partnership.
C/Tye suggested that staff contact the Regional Chamber of Commerce to
engage their help to get the information out to small businesses
regardless of whether or not they are Chamber members. MPT/Low and
M/Lyons agreed that C/Tye’s suggestion was a good idea.
CM/Fox said that staff would share any and all available information with
the Chamber.
MPT/Low wondered if the DB Connection and the City’s website could
highlight such information. CM/Fox responded to M/Lyons that the DB
Connection goes to residences only. However, businesses can also view
the electronic version.
C/Liu asked if businesses provide contact information such as email
addresses. CM/Fox responded that they do and indicated his staff would
coordinate with the information team to determine how the system might
be supplemented to push the information out to businesses.
M/Lyons asked if the task force/subcommittee proposed by C/Ch ou could
be part of the Economic Development Subcommittee’s work product and
C/Chou agreed that it could be.
CM/Fox said the situation continues to be challenging and everyone
should wear a mask and social distance when out in public and comply
with the current orders to be out for essential business and services during
the holidays to minimize the risk of community spread. Regardless of
what we think should or should not be open, this situation is out of control
- not just in Diamond Bar and California but across the United States and
our national health system is on the verge of collapse. While it is
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frustrating, this is the worst surge. Staff will continue to look into all
avenues for moving the needle in the right directio n for Diamond Bar as
we get COVID under control.
C/Tye suggested Diamond Bar lobby to get the 1,000 bed Mercy Hospital
Ship to the Port of San Pedro and CM/Fox said that staff would pass that
request to Supervisor Hahn’s office.
4. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE
REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Chou thanked his colleagues for a lively discussion. While individual
approaches might be different, Council Members want the best for Diamond Bar
residents and businesses. Continue to be safe, wear masks when in public,
social distance and help each other get through this pandemic.
C/Liu said he appreciated the Mayor, Council and staff taking time for today’s
discussion. Council Members are very passionate about the residents and want
the best for the City and he appreciated the lively discussion. He asked
everyone to do their part to keep the community, themselves and everyone safe
while continuing to support local businesses.
C/Tye thanked MPT/Low for asking for today’s discussion, the Mayor for
authorizing the special meeting and staff for executing it on such short n otice.
MPT/Low thanked M/Lyons for authorizing today’s special meeting and CM/Fox
and his staff for putting it together as well as, the work they will be doing in
putting together letters and moving forward with advocacy efforts. The Council’s
actions show that they care about their community and she is happy to be
moving forward in a positive direction to do something for residents and
businesses. She wished that everyone stay safe and take care of their loved
ones.
M/Lyons said she was very happy that playgrounds are reopening because
children and parents will benefit. She asked if the trails were open again and
CM/Fox responded that the trails were open. She thanked her colleagues for
attending this special meeting and staff for getting things toget her very quickly
and being accepting of additional work in the month of December. Everyone
please stay safe.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Lyons adjourned the
Regular City Council Meeting at 12:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
__________________________
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
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The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 5th day of January, 2020.
__________________________
Nancy Lyons, Mayor
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 15, 2020
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lyons called the Regular City Council meeting
to order at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Lyons stated that consistent with COVID-19 regulations, all Council Members
and staff participated via teleconference and there was no physical location for public
attendance. The Public was invited to join the meeting online or by phone at the
numbers printed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Lyons led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Andrew Chou, Stan Liu, Steve Tye,
Mayor Nancy Lyons
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Ruth Low
Staff participating telephonically: Dan Fox, City Manager; Dave DeBerry, City
Attorney; Ryan McLean, Assistant City Manager; Anthony Santos, Assistant to the
City Manager; Ryan Wright, Parks and Recreation Director; David Liu, Public Works
Director; Hal Ghafari, Public Works Manager/Assistant City Engineer; Fabian Aoun,
Associate Engineer; Nick Delgado, Engineering Technician; Greg Gubman,
Community Development Director; Justin Jones, Senior Neighborhood Improvement
Officer; Dianna Honeywell, Director of Finance; Amy Haug, Human Resources and
Risk Manager; Ken Desforges, Director of Information Services; Marsha Roa, Public
Information Manager; Cecilia Arellano, Public Information Coordinator; Dannette
Allen, Senior Management Analyst; Kristina Santana, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As submitted.
1. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
CC/Santana read the following comments submitted via email:
Frances Chisdak, MD, MPH asked residents to follow the COVID-19 guidelines
for the safety of all.
Elizabeth Lai, MD, FAAP, FACC explained her dismay and heartbreak by Council’s
decision to request exemption from the LA County Department of Health orders
regarding outdoor dining and researching the possibility of setting up the City’s
own regional health agency.
Adrienne Cotterell spoke in support of the Council’s formalizing a comprehensive
longer-term economic recovery plan for Diamond Bar and plan to provide
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vaccination for every resident, but was dismayed to learn that Council Member
Chou was not appointed in turn to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
John Ho, MD, FACC strongly opposed allowing outdoor dining and establishing a
health department in Diamond Bar.
Malik Tariq Mahmood suggested that in addition to following COVID-19
guidelines, people should turn to God in prayer.
Anthony Liang demanded C/Chou get his rightful turn as Mayor Pro Tem this
term.
Toby Yee said he and his family expected to see C/Chou serve as mayor next
year.
Teruni Evans asked why C/Chou was denied the right to serve as Mayor Pro
Tem as a natural progression of Council rotation.
Eric Fuentes was dismayed that the Council did not act in a fair and equitable
manner with respect to Council Member Chou during reorganization.
Ahshameeda asked MPT/Low to do the right thing and decline the nomination for
Mayor Pro Tem.
Mohammed felt that what Council did to C/Chou during reorganization was
unethical.
Anonymous was displeased that C/Chou was passed over for Mayor Pro Tem
and believed Council should honorably rectify this situation.
John Hoffner was dismayed that Council’s action during reorganization ultimately
denied C/Chou to rise to the position of Mayor and respectfully asked Council to
remedy the situation.
Public Comments offered telephonically:
Danielle Robinson spoke about the C/Chou’s service to the community and her
anger in learning that he had been overlooked in rotation for the position of
Mayor.
Dr. Douglas Barcon talked about the COVID surge, lack of ICU beds, Council’s
defiance of state health orders in pursuit of its own health department, and urged
Council to reconsider its December 10th actions. In his opinion, City’s resources
would be better spent looking at ways to help restaurants and other businesses
survive the pandemic and protect the public from COVID-19.
Cindy Park spoke highly of C/Chou and said she was shocked to learn that he
was skipped over and would not have his turn at being Mayor by serving as
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Mayor Pro Tem this term.
Douglas Yee was disappointed by Council’s decision to skip C/Chou’s turn for his
opportunity to become Mayor Pro Tem and the future Mayor of Diamond Bar and
believes Council should discuss all options for sustaining businesses long term.
Deon Edwards voted for C/Chou to be a Council Member with the expectation
that he would be placed in rotation to serve as Mayor by being named Mayor Pro
Tem and expects this matter to be remedied.
Greg Busch said that the action taken against C/Chou is uncalled for and should
be corrected.
Iris Mann and her husband strongly disagree with Council ’s questionable actions
of skipping over C/Chou as Mayor Pro Tem and depriving him of the opportunity
to serve as Mayor in his first term. C/Chou has provided more information and
transparency through regular engagement with constituents than they have
previously witnessed during their 25 years in Diamond Bar.
Jeremy Barajas said that the disenfranchisement of his and the other 7,000
voters who voted for C/Chou is extremely alarming and it is time to shine a light
on the actions and inactions of this Council.
Kevin Hayakawa said he is disappointed that C/Chou was passed over for the
position of Mayor Pro Tem at the December 1st regular meeting and he is
disappointed that the City Council voted to waste taxpayer resources sending a
letter to county and state officials asking for an exemption on prohibiting outdoor
dining that expires on December 20th and investigating whether Diamond Bar
should create its own health department.
Kimberly Archey expressed her support for C/Chou and her dismay with the
decision to deny his turn to ascend to Mayor and asked Council to rectify this
mistake regardless of differences.
Raphael Plunkett congratulated M/Lyons and asked for an explanation and
understanding of why C/Chou was not selected to serve as Mayor Pro Tem
which she supports. She does not support Council’s effort toward Diamond Bar
having its own health department and asked her community members to comply
with the CDC guidelines and take the vaccine when it becomes available.
Joe Plunkett wanted to understand the criteria used to bypass C/Chou from
being Mayor Pro Tem and is opposed to Diamond Bar setting up its own health
department.
Rosalinda Ruiz appreciates the good the City has done for its residents but
became very concerned and disappointed when she learned that C/Chou was
passed over for the Mayor Pro Tem position.
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Rosie Fabian, former City Clerk for West Covina, understands voting is at the
discretion of the Council; however, the action taken on December 1st was not fair,
nor was it based on seniority which tells her that it was not C/Low’s turn to be
Mayor Pro Tem in 2021 and she is disappointed that C/Chou was not selected
for the leadership post through rotation and she believes the City should adopt a
new policy for 2021 and beyond for appointment of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
Shirley Dang said she and her family value C/Chou for his activ e commitment to
the community and looked forward to having him serve as Mayor Pro Tem and
then Mayor as is his right according to long standing practices and norms of the
Diamond Bar City Council.
Tina Anand offered her support of C/Chou who is very ded icated, proactive and
involved. She urged the City Council to reconsider their December 1 st action and
vote to have C/Chou as the City’s Mayor Pro Tem.
Vicki Hoffner said that C/Chou was elected to serve as a Council Member with
the expectation that he would be afforded the full right, privilege and
responsibility of the office. Council serves at the will of the people and the
people want him to serve as Mayor Pro Tem and Mayor and request that
Council’s decision otherwise be rectified and C/Chou be installed as Mayor Pro
Tem.
Response to Public Comments:
M/Lyons stated that during the election held on December 1st, only one candidate
was nominated for Mayor Pro Tem and C/Low was unanimously elected to the
position. During the Special Meeting on December 10th, there were many items
on the agenda including extending the Temporary Sign and Temporary Outdoor
Commercial Services policy which was approved. While the Council discussed
the outdoor dining policy that two of five supervisors voted against, the Diamond
Bar City Council made no decision on the matter. She thanked everyone for their
comments and said the Council would take them under consideration.
C/Tye said that when C/Chou lobbied him for the position of Mayor Pro Tem he
talked about the fact that two years into C/Tye’s election to City Council he
served as Mayor. C/Tye explained to C/Chou that in that year, Bob Zirbes
should have been Mayor and in December of 2006, from his hospital bed, Mr.
Zirbes nominated C/Tye to be Mayor which he would gladly have forgone to have
Bob Zirbes back.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Chou moved, C/Tye seconded, to approve the
Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chou, Liu, Tye, M/Lyons
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MPT/Low
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3.1 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
3.1a DECEMBER 1, 2020 REGULAR MEETING
3.2 CITY COUNCIL RECEIPT OF COMMISSION MINUTES:
3.2a PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020.
3.3 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER DATED NOVEMBER 24, 2020 THROUGH
DECEMBER 9, 2020 TOTALING $866,200.36.
3.5 APPROVED CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HDL
COREN & CONE FOR PROPERTY TAX CONSULTING/AUDIT
SERVICES THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2025.
3.6 PROCLAIMED DECEMBER 15, 2020 AS ARBOR DAY.
3.7 RATIFIED MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION
NO. 2020-45 CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS TO THE SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS.
3.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2020-46 APPROVING THE DESIGN AND
PLANS FOR THE DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD STREET
REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM PATHFINDER ROAD TO
MOUNTAIN LAUREL WAY. (PROJECT NO. 02120/SI120101).
3.9 APPROVED THE ILLUMINATED STREET NAME SIGN FROM 1440
BRIDGEGATE DRIVE TO “NIAGARA WAY” AND AUTHORIZED THE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO PURCHASE AND
INSTALL THE UPDATED ILLUMINATED STREET NAME SIGNS.
ITEMS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
3.4 AGREEMENT WITH FOOTHILL TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR
EXCHANGE OF PROPOSITION A FUNDS:
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2020-44 APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN, THE PROPOSITION A
LOCAL RETURN TRANSIT FUND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
SELLING $800,000 OF PROPOSITION A FUNDS TO FOOTHILL
TRANSIT AUTHORITY; AND,
B) APPROPRIATE $800,000 FROM PROPOSITION A FUND AND
RECOGNIZED $600,000 IN GENERAL FUND REVENUE FOR THE
EXCHANGE.
C/Chou asked if staff was able to obtain proposals from any other
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agencies and CM/Fox responded that the City did not receive any other
offers from agencies for Prop A money.
M/Lyons moved, C/Tye seconded, to approve Consent Calendar Item 3.4.
Motion failed by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tye, M/Lyons
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chou, Liu
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MPT/Low
M/Lyons requested that this item be brought back to the next regula r City
Council meeting for consideration with all Council Members present.
4. PUBLIC HEARING(S):
4.1 APPROVAL OF A COST REPORT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND LIEN TO RECOVER NUISANCE
ABATEMENT COSTS RELATED TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1223 BRAMFORD COURT (APN: 8701-037-016) – CDD/Gubman
M/Lyons opened the Public Hearing.
David Chang, co-owner of the property, said his mother occupies the
property. Two days ago he learned of this situation and he is present this
evening to learn more about what he can do to help his mother get the
matter resolved.
M/Lyons closed the Public Hearing.
C/Tye asked CDD/Gubman if upon hearing from Mr. Chang it would be
appropriate to carry this item over to give Mr. Chang time to help resolve
the matter.
M/Lyons said that tonight’s item is to establish the hard cost assessments
and to work with Mr. Chang to improve the property.
C/Tye felt Council could take this action in January when Mr. Chang bet ter
understands the situation and has discussed the matter with staff.
CDD/Gubman explained that the matter could be continued to the next
City Council meeting giving staff the opportunity to discuss the issue with
Mr. Chang and he is willing to reimburse the City for the expense incurred
to perform the abatement, it will prevent a lien being placed on the title or
the Council could take action to Adopt the Resolution and direct staff to
delay recording the special assessment pending potential resolution with
the property owners.
C/Chou moved, C/Liu seconded, to reopen the Public Hearing and
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continue the matter to the January 19, 2021 City Council meeting. Motion
carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chou, Liu, Tye, M/Lyons
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MPT/Low
5. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: None
6. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE
REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Chou spoke as the City’s delegate and member of the executive board to the
League of California Cities which has been renamed to Cal Cities, representing
more than 80 cities and 11 million people and stated that the League will
continue to be a strong advocate for local control and will convey any legislative
priorities to the board on behalf of the City. He and C/Liu me t with newly elected
Senator Josh Newman to discuss some of Diamond Bar’s concerns including
additional resources for COVID recovery, possible funding sources for local
businesses and additional resources from the county and the state for Diamond
Bar homeless residents. C/Chou stated that one of the hallmarks of democracy
is a peaceful transition of power and the unspoken understanding that no matter
who wins, the dignity of the office must be maintained. Each duly elected official
must be afforded the same respect and courtesy regardless of their ideology,
creed or political affiliation based on the fact that each elected official represents
the will of those who voted for them and the will of the people cannot be
subverted.
C/Liu thanked the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, Council Members of 2020 and
staff for their service and guidance to the City. He thanked the community for
their support of one another and businesses, and he is grateful for the random
acts of kindness he has witnessed. He wished MPT/Low a speedy recovery and
everyone a happy holiday season. Please be well and safe as we look forward
to a new year.
C/Tye felt it was important to understand there was only one nomination for
Mayor Pro Tem, and that that person received unanimous consent. Anyone can
nominate themselves or anyone else. There is no natural rotation policy, it is a
privilege to be elected and a privilege to serve as Mayor Pro Tem or Mayor. He
agreed with someone who said he hoped the current Council would behave
prudently and justly in all of its official business, which is exactly what this
Council has done since 1989 and it is what this Council will continue to do
outside all of the nonsense spoken this evening. Happy Hanukkah, Happy
Kwanza and a very, very Merry Christmas and a very happy and joyful and better
New Year in 2021.
M/Lyons announced that the Diamond Bar Library will soon offer laptops and
hotspot loans for up to three weeks. The Capital Projects and Construction
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Committee met yesterday and recognized Mark Christoffels, Chief Engineer for
the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) on his retirement.
Mr. Christoffels has been relentless in his pursuit of funding for the SR57/60
chokepoint and the Chief Engineer for all improvements made in rail crossings
throughout the Alameda Corridor. She voiced her wishes for a Happy Hanukkah,
Happy Kwanza, Merry Christmas and a happy New Year and closed tonight’s
meeting in honor of Bernie and Rita Ostravich on the occasion of their 60th
wedding anniversary.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Lyons adjourned the
Regular City Council Meeting at 8:02 p.m. in honor of Bernie and Rita Ostravich.
Respectfully submitted:
__________________________
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 5th day of January, 2021.
__________________________
Nancy Lyons, Mayor
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Agenda #: 3.2
Meeting Date: January 5, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: RATIFICATION OF CHECK REGISTER DATED DECEMBER 10, 2020
THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2020 TOTALING $1,311,339.99.
STRATEGIC
GOAL:
Responsible Stewardship of Public Resources
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify the Check Register.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Expenditure of $1,311,339.99.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The City has established the policy of issuing accounts payable checks on a weekly
basis with City Council ratification at the next scheduled City Council Meeting.
The attached check register containing checks dated December 10, 2020 through
December 30, 2020 totaling $1,311,339.99 is being presented for ratification. All
payments have been made in compliance with the City’s purchasing policies and
procedures, and have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate departmental
staff. The attached Affidavit affirms that the check register has been audited and
deemed accurate by the Finance Director.
PREPARED BY:
3.2
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REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
1. 3.2.a Check Register Affidavit 1-7-2021
2. 3.2.b Check Register 1-7-2021
3.2
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
919 12/11/2020 PAYROLL TRANSFER PAYROLL TRANSFER PP 25/20
12/11/2020
201 10105 $722.04
12/11/2020 PAYROLL TRANSFER PAYROLL TRANSFER PP 25/20
12/11/2020
239 10105 $971.89
12/11/2020 PAYROLL TRANSFER PAYROLL TRANSFER PP 25/20
12/11/2020
241 10105 $971.89
12/11/2020 PAYROLL TRANSFER PAYROLL TRANSFER PP 25/20
12/11/2020
207 10105 $1,594.75
12/11/2020 PAYROLL TRANSFER PAYROLL TRANSFER PP 25/20
12/11/2020
238 10105 $1,650.81
12/11/2020 PAYROLL TRANSFER PAYROLL TRANSFER PP 25/20
12/11/2020
206 10105 $3,187.90
12/11/2020 PAYROLL TRANSFER PAYROLL TRANSFER PP 25/20
12/11/2020
250 10105 $13,467.84
12/11/2020 PAYROLL TRANSFER PAYROLL TRANSFER PP 25/20
12/11/2020
100 10105 $194,970.86
CHECK TOTAL $217,537.98
920 12/11/2020 CALPERS PENSION CONTRIBUTION 11/21/20-
12/04/20 MISC
100 21110 $53.01
12/11/2020 CALPERS PENSION CONTRIBUTION 11/21/20-
12/04/20 MISC
100 21110 $5,004.42
12/11/2020 CALPERS PENSION CONTRIBUTION 11/21/20-
12/04/20 MISC
100 21110 $30,739.60
CHECK TOTAL $35,797.03
921 12/11/2020 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGNTS-
303248
DEFERRED COMP
CONTRIBUTIONS/LOAN PYMTS 12/11/20
100 21109 $327.11
12/11/2020 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGNTS-
303248
DEFERRED COMP
CONTRIBUTIONS/LOAN PYMTS 12/11/20
100 21109 $3,996.33
12/11/2020 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGNTS-
303248
DEFERRED COMP
CONTRIBUTIONS/LOAN PYMTS 12/11/20
100 21109 $47,833.84
CHECK TOTAL $52,157.28
922 12/11/2020 TASC FLEX SPENDING MEDICAL & CHILDCARE
12/11/2020
100 21118 $1,591.75
CHECK TOTAL $1,591.75
923 12/16/2020 BEST LIGHTING PRODUCTS INC MONTHLY MAINTENANCE - NOVEMBER
2020
100620 52320 $104.81
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
12/16/2020 BEST LIGHTING PRODUCTS INC MONTHLY MAINTENANCE - NOVEMBER
2020
238638 52320 $183.69
12/16/2020 BEST LIGHTING PRODUCTS INC MONTHLY MAINTENANCE - NOVEMBER
2020
100510 52320 $211.79
12/16/2020 BEST LIGHTING PRODUCTS INC MONTHLY MAINTENANCE - NOVEMBER
2020
100630 55505 $1,056.67
CHECK TOTAL $1,556.96
924 12/16/2020 BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE
SERVICES INC
ADDL' LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE -
OCT 2020
100630 52320 $812.50
12/16/2020 BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE
SERVICES INC
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE - NOV 2020 100510 55505 $6,044.00
12/16/2020 BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE
SERVICES INC
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE - NOV 2020 100630 55505 $29,719.00
12/16/2020 BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE
SERVICES INC
ADDL' LANDSCAPE MAINT - PETERSON
PARK
100630 52320 $2,122.50
CHECK TOTAL $38,698.00
925 12/16/2020 COLLEY AUTO CARS INC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE - 2014 F-350 502655 52312 $55.17
CHECK TOTAL $55.17
926 12/16/2020 GRAFFITI CONTROL SYSTEMS GRAFFITI ABATEMENT - NOVEMBER 2020 100430 55540 $2,975.00
CHECK TOTAL $2,975.00
927 12/16/2020 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPPLY - NOV
2020
100510 52320 $62.78
12/16/2020 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPPLY - NOV
2020
100630 52320 $270.44
CHECK TOTAL $333.22
928 12/16/2020 HONEYCOTT INC BEE REMOVAL - DISTRICT 39 239639 52320 $120.00
CHECK TOTAL $120.00
929 12/16/2020 JIVE COMMUNICATIONS INC CITY HALL PHONE SYSTEM - NOV 2020 100230 52200 $2,452.18
12/16/2020 JIVE COMMUNICATIONS INC CITY HALL PHONE SYSTEM - DEC 2020 100230 52200 $2,455.55
CHECK TOTAL $4,907.73
930 12/16/2020 LEWIS ENGRAVING INC COUNCIL NAME BADGE 100130 52140 $16.74
CHECK TOTAL $16.74
931 12/16/2020 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC
WORKS
LA COUNTY DPW - IW SERVICES - JUN
2020
100610 55550 $1,927.37
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
12/16/2020 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC
WORKS
LA COUNTY DPW - IW SERVICES - JUL
2020
100610 55550 $1,706.74
12/16/2020 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC
WORKS
BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY FY 20/21 - 1314
MAPLE HILL ROAD
100630 52320 $74.00
12/16/2020 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC
WORKS
BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY FY 20/21 - 2900
BREA CANYON ROAD
100630 52320 $74.00
12/16/2020 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC
WORKS
SUMP PUMP MAINT @ SYC CANYON
PARK - NOV 2020
100630 52320 $1,545.31
CHECK TOTAL $5,327.42
932 12/16/2020 LOS ANGELES TIMES DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION THRU 1/6/2021 100130 52405 $27.72
CHECK TOTAL $27.72
933 12/16/2020 MCE CORPORATION STREET MAINTENANCE & VEGETATION
CONTROL - NOV 2020
100655 55530 $585.06
12/16/2020 MCE CORPORATION STREET MAINTENANCE & VEGETATION
CONTROL - NOV 2020
100655 55528 $9,647.75
CHECK TOTAL $10,232.81
934 12/16/2020 NETWORK PARATRANSIT SYSTEMS
INC
DIAMOND RIDE SERVICES - OCTOBER
2020
206650 55560 $11,913.40
CHECK TOTAL $11,913.40
935 12/16/2020 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR HOYT ROOFS RECYCLING DEPOSIT REFUND 100 22105 $250.00
CHECK TOTAL $250.00
936 12/16/2020 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR MARQUIS ROOFING RECYCLING DEPOSIT REFUND 100 22105 $250.00
CHECK TOTAL $250.00
937 12/16/2020 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR SUNSHINE ROOFING RECYCLING DEPOSIT REFUND 100 22105 $250.00
CHECK TOTAL $250.00
938 12/16/2020 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR SUNSHINE ROOFING RECYCLING DEPOSIT REFUND 100 22105 $250.00
CHECK TOTAL $250.00
939 12/16/2020 PUBLIC STORAGE #23051 STORAGE UNIT - JANUARY 2021 100130 52302 $466.00
CHECK TOTAL $466.00
940 12/16/2020 S C SIGNS AND SUPPLIES LLC ROAD MAINTENANCE SUPPLY - STREET
NAME SIGN
100655 51250 $150.85
CHECK TOTAL $150.85
941 12/16/2020 SC FUELS FLEET VEHICLE FUEL 502130 52330 $31.49
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
12/16/2020 SC FUELS FLEET VEHICLE FUEL 502620 52330 $105.17
12/16/2020 SC FUELS FLEET VEHICLE FUEL 502630 52330 $224.04
12/16/2020 SC FUELS FLEET VEHICLE FUEL 502655 52330 $626.11
CHECK TOTAL $986.81
942 12/16/2020 SOCIAL VOCATIONAL SERVICES WEED ABATEMENT - NOV 2020 100645 55528 $2,825.00
CHECK TOTAL $2,825.00
943 12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 21250 GOLDEN
SPRINGS
100655 52210 $52.09
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 3798NS. BREA CANYON
LS-2
100655 52210 $39.07
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 1003 GOLDEN SPRINGS
LS-2
100655 52210 $68.74
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 21325 PATHFINDER LS-2 100655 52210 $143.13
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 2201 DBB LS-2 100655 52210 $52.09
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 22805 GOLDLEN
SPRINGS LS-2
100655 52210 $65.10
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 21010 WASHINGTON LS-
2
100655 52210 $62.38
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 24230 GOLDEN
SPRINGS LS-2
100655 52210 $49.48
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - BREA CYN/OAKCREST
LS-2
100655 52210 $39.65
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 21615 GATEWAY
CENTER LS-2
100655 52210 $52.09
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - BREA
CYN/FALLOWFIELD LS-2
100655 52210 $51.98
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 1 DBB/TEMPLE LS-2 100655 52210 $74.87
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 1025 BREA CANYON 100655 52210 $83.23
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 3201 DBB LS-2 100655 52210 $78.12
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - DBB N/W @ TEMPLE
TC-1
100655 52210 $80.20
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 20439 COLDLEN
SPRINGS PED TC-1
100655 52210 $113.77
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 20791 GOLDEN
SPRINGS TC-1
100655 52210 $118.33
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 1798 DBB/22566
GOLDEN SPRINGS LS-2
100655 52210 $117.08
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 1611 S BREA CYN
TC-1
100655 52210 $62.95
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 1450 BRIDGEGATE
& VARIOUS TC-1
100655 52210 $439.49
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 717 GRAND AVE
TC-1
100655 52210 $153.15
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 20781 PATHFINDER
TC-1
100655 52210 $125.42
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 1215 S BREA
CANYON GS-1
100655 52210 $95.65
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 3564 BREA CYN B PED -
LS-3
100655 52210 $87.35
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 21250 GOLDEN
SPRINGS PED TC-1
100655 52210 $78.93
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 2746 BREA CYN B PED
LS-3
100655 52210 $158.04
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 2838 S DBB PED -
GS-1
100655 52210 $100.73
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 23331 GOLDEN
SPRINGS PED - GS-1
100655 52210 $74.89
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CITY HALL - NOV 2020 100620 52210 $9,891.44
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 1600 GRAND - NOV 2020 100510 52210 $4,175.37
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 633 GRAND - NOV 2020 238638 52210 $13.14
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 1003 GOLDEN SPRINGS
LS-2
100655 52210 $68.74
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 2202 DBB LS-2 100655 52210 $52.09
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 3798 S BREA CANYON
LS-2
100655 52210 $39.07
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 21615 GATWEAY
CENTER DR LS-2
100655 52210 $52.09
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 2201 DBB PED TC-1 100655 52210 $54.22
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 1395 S DBB &
VARIOUS TC-1
100655 52210 $999.41
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 21250 GOLDEN
SPRINGS LS-2
100655 52210 $52.09
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 21325 PATHFINDER LS-2 100655 52210 $143.13
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 20850 HIGH COUNTRY 11.12.20 -
12.14.20
241641 52210 $13.57
12/16/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 20664 LARKSTONE 11.10.20 - 12.11.20 100630 52210 $200.44
CHECK TOTAL $18,472.80
944 12/16/2020 SPECTRUM BUSINESS CABLE TV/INTERNET SERVICE - CITY HALL 100230 54030 $1,491.99
CHECK TOTAL $1,491.99
945 12/16/2020 THE COMDYN GROUP INC GIS CONSULTING SERVICES - NOV 2020 100230 54900 $2,462.33
CHECK TOTAL $2,462.33
946 12/16/2020 THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
NEWSPAPER GR
LEGAL AD-PC MTG DEC 8 2020 100 22107 $567.50
CHECK TOTAL $567.50
947 12/16/2020 THE SAUCE CREATIVE SERVICES
INC
ESPORTS FOR DECEMBER 100520 52110 $125.00
12/16/2020 THE SAUCE CREATIVE SERVICES
INC
HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST 100520 52110 $465.85
12/16/2020 THE SAUCE CREATIVE SERVICES
INC
HOLIDAY MOVIE AT HOME 100520 52110 $325.00
CHECK TOTAL $915.85
948 12/16/2020 TUCKER TIRE COMPANY INC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE - FORD F250 502630 52312 $65.00
12/16/2020 TUCKER TIRE COMPANY INC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE - LIC 1532940 502630 52312 $1,053.41
CHECK TOTAL $1,118.41
949 12/16/2020 VERIZON WIRELESS WIRELESS PHONE SERVICE - PW/CD
DEPTS
100230 52200 $1,682.33
CHECK TOTAL $1,682.33
950 12/16/2020 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DBC - NOV 2020 100510 52220 $254.77
12/16/2020 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT CITY HALL - NOV 2020 100620 52220 $826.53
12/16/2020 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DIST 41 - NOV 2020 241641 52220 $32.60
12/16/2020 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT PARKS - NOV 2020 100630 52220 $11,052.05
12/16/2020 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DIST 39 - NOV 2020 239639 52220 $9,191.50
12/16/2020 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DIST 38 - NOV 2020 238638 52220 $13,747.63
12/16/2020 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DIST 41 NOV 2020 - PART 2 241641 52220 $4,250.52
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
12/16/2020 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT PARKS NOV 2020 - PART 2 100630 52220 $919.09
CHECK TOTAL $40,274.69
951 12/16/2020 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY JANITORIAL SUPPLIES - CITY HALL 100620 51200 $957.19
CHECK TOTAL $957.19
952 12/16/2020 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC CITYWIDE TREE WATERING 11.16.20 -
11.30.20
100645 55522 $680.00
12/16/2020 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC CITYWIDE TREE CARE AND MAINT
11.16.20 - 11.30.20
100645 55522 $255.00
CHECK TOTAL $935.00
953 12/22/2020 AIRGAS INC RENTAL OF CYLINDER & HELIUM 100630 51200 $7.74
12/22/2020 AIRGAS INC RENTAL OF CYLINDER & HELIUM 100520 51200 $90.00
CHECK TOTAL $97.74
954 12/22/2020 AREA D CIVIL DEFENSE AREA D CIVIL DEFENSE ANNUAL JPA
PAYMENT
100350 52400 $2,853.30
CHECK TOTAL $2,853.30
955 12/22/2020 BIG BELLY SOLAR INC REPLACEMENT BATTERY FOR BIG BELLY
SOLAR
250170 51300 $212.25
CHECK TOTAL $212.25
956 12/22/2020 CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPERS
PARTNERSHIP
JAN. 21 NEWSLETTER (WINTER/SPRING
REC GUIDE)
100240 52110 $6,071.11
12/22/2020 CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPERS
PARTNERSHIP
PRINTING AND BINDING OF THE CITY'S
2021 CALENDAR
100240 52110 $7,180.87
CHECK TOTAL $13,251.98
957 12/22/2020 CANNON CORPORATION GRADING PLAN REVIEW - 1415
STONECREST PLACE
100615 54420 $622.93
CHECK TOTAL $622.93
958 12/22/2020 DELORES R COWAN INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT FALL 2020
SESSION 3
100520 55320 $231.00
12/22/2020 DELORES R COWAN SUMMER 2020 INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT 100520 55320 $36.00
CHECK TOTAL $267.00
959 12/22/2020 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
ASSOCIATES
CEQA CONSULTING SVCS FOR TTM
54081 - OCT 2020
100 22107 $29,035.30
CHECK TOTAL $29,035.30
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
960 12/22/2020 FOOTHILL BUILDING MATERIALS
INC
ROAD MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES - SAND
& SAND BAGS
100655 51250 $1,422.40
CHECK TOTAL $1,422.40
961 12/22/2020 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
CORP
INTERNET SERVICE - CITY HALL 100230 52200 $775.00
12/22/2020 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
CORP
ANALOG PHONE LINES - SUMMARY BILL 100230 52200 $367.10
CHECK TOTAL $1,142.10
962 12/22/2020 JOHN L HUNTER & ASSOC INC NPDES STORMWATER COMPLIANCE -
OCT 2020
100610 54200 $1,185.30
12/22/2020 JOHN L HUNTER & ASSOC INC NPDES STORMWATER COMPLIANCE -
OCT 2020
201610 54200 $4,741.20
CHECK TOTAL $5,926.50
963 12/22/2020 KEVIN D JONES CS - SR/57-60 CONFLUENCE PROJECT
ADVOCACY - NOV 20
100615 54400 $4,000.00
CHECK TOTAL $4,000.00
964 12/22/2020 MICHAEL BALLIET CONSULTING
LLC
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
SERVICES
250170 54900 $2,563.75
CHECK TOTAL $2,563.75
965 12/22/2020 NEOGOV ON-BOARD ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
21/22
100230 52314 $3,022.27
CHECK TOTAL $3,022.27
966 12/22/2020 OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES - CITY MANAGER 100130 51200 $40.87
CHECK TOTAL $40.87
967 12/22/2020 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR AKBAR ALI EVENT REFUND 100 20202 $780.00
CHECK TOTAL $780.00
968 12/22/2020 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR CANNING HUNGER DEPOSIT REFUND 100 22109 $1,000.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,000.00
969 12/22/2020 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR COUNCIL OF AFRICAN
AMERICAN PARENTS
EVENT REFUND 100 20202 $2,500.00
CHECK TOTAL $2,500.00
970 12/22/2020 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR ERICKA AVELAR EVENT REFUND 100 20202 $2,603.45
CHECK TOTAL $2,603.45
971 12/22/2020 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR GERRIT HERMANUS EVENT REFUND 100 20202 $1,812.66
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
CHECK TOTAL $1,812.66
972 12/22/2020 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR HEIDI PEREZ CC HOUSEHOLD CREDIT REFUND FROM
COVID CANCELLATION
100 20202 $85.00
CHECK TOTAL $85.00
973 12/22/2020 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR JULIE CORTEZ EVENT REFUND 100 20202 $1,555.91
CHECK TOTAL $1,555.91
974 12/22/2020 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR QING GUO REFUND OF CLASS FEE - COVID COUNTY
CLOSURE ORDERS
100 20202 $140.00
CHECK TOTAL $140.00
975 12/22/2020 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR SANDI KANEKO UNCLAIMED FUNDS RETURN 100 20202 $52.00
CHECK TOTAL $52.00
976 12/22/2020 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
CHINESE AMERICAN
ENVIRONMENTAL
EVENT REFUND, CC NO LONGER VALID 100 20202 $1,935.50
CHECK TOTAL $1,935.50
977 12/22/2020 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR SERGIO CARO MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 100520 55320 $40.25
CHECK TOTAL $40.25
978 12/22/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 1798 DBB &
VARIOUS TC-1
100655 52210 $185.21
12/22/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 1798 DBB & VARIOUS
LS-2
100655 52210 $117.08
12/22/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 1179 N DBB TC-1 100655 52210 $2,949.98
12/22/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 22805 GOLDEN
SPRINGS LS-2
100655 52210 $65.10
12/22/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 21010
WASHINGTON TC-1
100655 52210 $77.55
12/22/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 21010 WASHINGTON LS-
2
100655 52210 $62.38
12/22/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 24230 GOLDEN
SPRINGS LS-2
100655 52210 $49.48
12/22/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - B CYN
FALLOWFIELD/OAKCREST TC-1
100655 52210 $147.21
12/22/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - BREA CYN//OAKCREST
LS-2
100655 52210 $39.65
12/22/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - DBB NW @ TEMPLE
TC-1
100655 52210 $80.20
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
12/22/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - DBB/TEMPLE LS-2 100655 52210 $80.20
12/22/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 1025 BREA CANYON LS-
2
100655 52210 $83.23
12/22/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - BREA
CANYON/FALLOWFIELD LS-2
100655 52210 $51.98
12/22/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 809 S DBB TC-1 100655 52210 $100.20
CHECK TOTAL $4,089.45
979 12/22/2020 SPECTRUM BUSINESS CABLE TV SERVICES - DBC 100230 54030 $122.56
CHECK TOTAL $122.56
980 12/22/2020 THE WINDMILL ADS FOR HOLIDAY REC SPECIAL EVENTS 100520 52160 $1,600.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,600.00
981 12/22/2020 WEST COAST MEDIA INC DBC AD FOR JAN/FEB 2021 ISSUE 100510 52160 $500.00
CHECK TOTAL $500.00
982 12/22/2020 WILLDAN GEOTECHNICAL GEOTECH REVIEW - 22438
STEEPLECHASE
100 22109 $840.00
12/22/2020 WILLDAN GEOTECHNICAL GEOTECH REVIEW - 2740 STEEPLECHASE 100 22109 $200.00
12/22/2020 WILLDAN GEOTECHNICAL GEOTECH REVIEW - 2218 INDIAN CREEK 100 22109 $1,260.00
CHECK TOTAL $2,300.00
990 12/30/2020 AFLAC SUPP INSURANCE DEC 2020 100 21117 $2,195.73
CHECK TOTAL $2,195.73
991 12/30/2020 NAILA ASAD BARLAS PC MTG ATTENDANCE-8/25/20-BARLAS 100410 52525 $65.00
12/30/2020 NAILA ASAD BARLAS PC MTG ATTENDANCE 11/24/20-BARLAS 100410 52525 $65.00
12/30/2020 NAILA ASAD BARLAS PC MTG ATTENDANCE 12/8/20-BARLAS 100410 52525 $65.00
CHECK TOTAL $195.00
992 12/30/2020 CDW GOVERNMENT ANNUAL MAINTENANCE - CISCO 100230 52314 $48,589.90
12/30/2020 CDW GOVERNMENT BARRACUDA SECURITY GATEWAY 100230 52314 $8,558.04
CHECK TOTAL $57,147.94
993 12/30/2020 CIVICPLUS LLC CIVIC PLUS - ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
21/22
100230 52314 $16,042.93
CHECK TOTAL $16,042.93
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
994 12/30/2020 DAPEER ROSENBLIT & LITVAK LLP CITY PROSECUTOR - CODE
ENFORCEMENT JULY 20
100120 54024 $468.40
12/30/2020 DAPEER ROSENBLIT & LITVAK LLP CITY PROSECUTOR - CODE
ENFORCEMENT AUG 2020
100120 54024 $1,942.70
CHECK TOTAL $2,411.10
995 12/30/2020 DELTA DENTAL HMO DENTAL PREMIUM JAN 2021 100 21105 $168.08
CHECK TOTAL $168.08
996 12/30/2020 DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE
COMPANY
PPO DENTAL PREMIUM JAN 2021 100 21105 $2,494.97
CHECK TOTAL $2,494.97
997 12/30/2020 CAROL A DENNIS MINUTE SECRETARY FOR COUNCIL &
SPECIAL MEETINGS
100130 54900 $300.00
CHECK TOTAL $300.00
998 12/30/2020 DMPR 4 LLC STORAGE RENTAL UNITS FOR JAN 2021 100130 52302 $1,831.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,831.00
999 12/30/2020 GERALDINE KELLER INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT FALL 2020 100520 55320 $24.00
CHECK TOTAL $24.00
1000 12/30/2020 GRAFFITI CONTROL SYSTEMS GRAFFITI ABATEMENT-SEPT 2020 100430 55540 $2,975.00
12/30/2020 GRAFFITI CONTROL SYSTEMS GRAFFITI ABATEMENT-OCT 2020 100430 55540 $2,975.00
CHECK TOTAL $5,950.00
1001 12/30/2020 HDL COMPANIES SALES TAX CONSULTANT-QTR 1 2020 100210 54010 $2,661.61
CHECK TOTAL $2,661.61
1002 12/30/2020 HDL COREN & CONE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - PROPERTY
TAX CONSULTANT
100210 54010 $3,347.64
CHECK TOTAL $3,347.64
1003 12/30/2020 INTEGRUS LLC RICOH COPY CHARGES - 11/19/20 -
12/18/20
100230 52100 $106.07
12/30/2020 INTEGRUS LLC RICOH COPY CHARGES - 9/19/20-
10/18/20
100230 52100 $93.06
CHECK TOTAL $199.13
1004 12/30/2020 IRON MOUNTAIN INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC
ESCROW ACCT FOR TYLER
TECHNOLOGIES - 8/6/21-8/5/21
100230 52314 $3,000.00
CHECK TOTAL $3,000.00
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
1005 12/30/2020 KENNETH L MOK PC MTG ATTENDANCE 8/25/20-MOK 100410 52525 $65.00
12/30/2020 KENNETH L MOK PC MTG ATTENDANCE 11/24/20-MOK 100410 52525 $65.00
12/30/2020 KENNETH L MOK PC MTG ATTENDANCE 12/8/20-MOK 100410 52525 $65.00
CHECK TOTAL $195.00
1006 12/30/2020 LOOMIS COURIER SVCS-NOV 2020 100210 54900 $314.16
12/30/2020 LOOMIS COURIER SVCS-NOV 2020 100510 54900 $314.16
CHECK TOTAL $628.32
1007 12/30/2020 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPT
FY2020-21 SHERIFF'S LAW ENF SERVICES -
10/2020
100310 55400 $589,029.04
CHECK TOTAL $589,029.04
1008 12/30/2020 MAHENDRA GARG PC MTG ATTENDANCE 8/25/20-GARG 100410 52525 $65.00
12/30/2020 MAHENDRA GARG PC MTG ATTENDANCE 11/24/20-GARG 100410 52525 $65.00
12/30/2020 MAHENDRA GARG PC MTG ATTENDANCE 12/8/20-GARG 100410 52525 $65.00
CHECK TOTAL $195.00
1009 12/30/2020 MCE CORPORATION REMOVAL OF DEBRIS-1223 BRAMFORD
CT
100430 55120 $1,420.72
CHECK TOTAL $1,420.72
1010 12/30/2020 MICHAEL MINARDO SUPPLIES-ENVELOPES PUBLIC NOTICE 100410 52110 $372.30
CHECK TOTAL $372.30
1011 12/30/2020 MOBILE RELAY ASSOCIATES INC REPEATER SERVICE FOR JAN. 2021 100350 52300 $78.75
CHECK TOTAL $78.75
1012 12/30/2020 NETWORK PARATRANSIT SYSTEMS
INC
DIAMOND RIDE SERVICES FY2020-21 -
11/2020
206650 55560 $12,405.38
CHECK TOTAL $12,405.38
1013 12/30/2020 NORTH AMERICAN YOUTH
ACTIVITIES LLC
INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT FALL 2020
SESSION
100520 55320 $32.40
CHECK TOTAL $32.40
1014 12/30/2020 OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES - PLANNING DIV 100410 51200 $7.67
12/30/2020 OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES-FINANCE 100210 51200 $34.40
12/30/2020 OFFICE SOLUTIONS DBC OFFICE SUPPLIES ORDER 9.2.20 100510 51200 $92.09
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
12/30/2020 OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES-PLANNING 100410 51200 $30.35
12/30/2020 OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES-PLANNING 100410 51200 $55.83
CHECK TOTAL $220.34
1015 12/30/2020 RAYMOND WALTER WOLFE PC MTG ATTENDANCE 8/25/20-WOLFE 100410 52525 $65.00
12/30/2020 RAYMOND WALTER WOLFE PC MTG ATTENDANCE 11/24/20-WOLFE 100410 52525 $65.00
12/30/2020 RAYMOND WALTER WOLFE PC MTG ATTENDANCE 12/8/20-WOLFE 100410 52525 $65.00
CHECK TOTAL $195.00
1016 12/30/2020 GREGORY C REUEL DECEMBER 2020 SPACE AVAILABLE
REPORTS
100150 54900 $1,500.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,500.00
1017 12/30/2020 SCHAFER CONSULTING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ERP
PROJECT - NOV 2020
503230 56135 $10,346.25
12/30/2020 SCHAFER CONSULTING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ERP
PROJECT - OCT 2020
503230 56135 $9,532.50
CHECK TOTAL $19,878.75
1018 12/30/2020 SIMPSON ADVERTISING INC 2021 CITY CALENDAR DESIGN 100240 54900 $2,400.00
CHECK TOTAL $2,400.00
1019 12/30/2020 STAN LIU PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING - SEPTEMBER
100520 52525 $45.00
CHECK TOTAL $45.00
1020 12/30/2020 STANDARD INSURANCE
COMPANY
LIFE/SUPP LIFE/STD/LTD INSURANCE
PREM JAN 2021
100 21107 $660.00
12/30/2020 STANDARD INSURANCE
COMPANY
LIFE/SUPP LIFE/STD/LTD INSURANCE
PREM JAN 2021
100 21107 $998.75
12/30/2020 STANDARD INSURANCE
COMPANY
LIFE/SUPP LIFE/STD/LTD INSURANCE
PREM JAN 2021
100 21113 $2,249.05
CHECK TOTAL $3,907.80
1021 12/30/2020 TASC FSA ADMINISTRATIVE FEES - NOV 2020 100220 52515 $121.68
CHECK TOTAL $121.68
1022 12/30/2020 THE COMDYN GROUP INC GIS SUPPORT - SEPT/OCT 2020 100230 54900 $1,429.74
CHECK TOTAL $1,429.74
1023 12/30/2020 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE BULK MAIL POSTAGE FOR FY 2020-2021 100240 52170 $30,000.00
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
CHECK TOTAL $30,000.00
1024 12/30/2020 VISION SERVICE PLAN VISION INSURANCE PREM JAN 2021 100 21108 $2,053.51
CHECK TOTAL $2,053.51
1025 12/30/2020 WILLIAM AUSTIN RAWLINGS PC MTG ATTENDANCE 8/25/20-
RAWLINGS
100410 52525 $65.00
12/30/2020 WILLIAM AUSTIN RAWLINGS PC MTG ATTENDANCE 11/24/20-
RAWLINGS
100410 52525 $65.00
CHECK TOTAL $130.00
1026 12/30/2020 WOODRUFF SPRADLIN & SMART PROF.SVCS-LEGAL SVCS OCT 2020 100120 54020 $23.00
12/30/2020 WOODRUFF SPRADLIN & SMART PROF.SVCS-LEGAL SVCS OCT 2020 100120 54020 $230.00
12/30/2020 WOODRUFF SPRADLIN & SMART PROF.SVCS-LEGAL SVCS OCT 2020 106120 54020 $989.00
12/30/2020 WOODRUFF SPRADLIN & SMART PROF.SVCS-LEGAL SVCS OCT 2020 100120 54020 $1,242.00
12/30/2020 WOODRUFF SPRADLIN & SMART PROF.SVCS-LEGAL SVCS OCT 2020 100120 54020 $1,518.00
CHECK TOTAL $4,002.00
GRAND TOTAL $1,311,339.99
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Agenda #: 3.3
Meeting Date: January 5, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: CONSIDERATION TO EXTEND A LOCAL EMERGENCY REGARDING
NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19).
STRATEGIC
GOAL:
Safe, Sustainable & Healthy Community
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-01 extending the Declared Local Emergency regarding
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Potentially significant. The continuation of the declared local emergency is necessary to
ensure access to reimbursement for related costs in response to COVID-19. The City
has submitted a Request for Public Assistance with California Office of Emergency
Services (CalOES) to seek reimbursement for all eligible COVID-19 related expenses.
BACKGROUND:
The rapid global spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in
unprecedented actions by Federal, State, County and local agencies, as well as private
individuals and businesses, to help combat the community spread of the virus. On
March 4, 2020, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors declared a State of
Emergency and the Los Angeles County Public Health Officials declared a Local Health
Emergency. Since that time, numerous actions have been, and continue to be taken, at
the Federal, State and County levels to implement far reaching measures that include
Stay at Home Orders, prohibit gatherings of any size, require closure of a wide range of
businesses, schools, colleges, public facilities, cancellation of large community and
sporting events, and other limitations all aimed at slowing the community spread of the
virus. Conditions continue to change on a daily basis.
At the time the City Council declared a local emergency on March 19, 2020, LA County
Public Health Officials reported (as of March 18, 2020) 190 confirmed cases (including 2
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in Diamond Bar), with one death in the County. As of December 27, 2020, there were
719,833 confirmed cases and 13,580 deaths in Los Angeles County (including 1,783
cases and 18 deaths in Diamond Bar). Updated numbers will be provided for the
Resolution at the meeting. Los Angeles County remains in Tier 1 (widespread) under
the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy which is the worst tier. Los Angeles County
Public Health issued a Revised Temporary Targeted Safer at Home Order on
December 19, 2020 due to the sustained and substantial rise in COVID-19 cases,
hospitalizations, and deaths. Governor Gavin Newsom recently launched “Vaccinate All
58”, California’s campaign for a safe, fair and equitable vaccine for all 58 counties in the
state now that vaccinations are being distributed nationwide.
The Council is being asked to continue the Local State of Emergency (Attachment 1)
regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, which was last adopted by Council on November 3,
2020, as is required every 60 days during the existence of the local emergency. The
City Manager, as the Emergency Services Director for the City, also intends to
continue the activation of the Emergency Operations Center at the lowest level (Level
3) to be able to provide enhanced communic ations with LA County Emergency
Operations Center (already activated), and with LA County Sheriff and Fire personnel
to monitor and respond to essential service requests that may be needed throughout
the City.
ANALYSIS:
The City has taken extraordinary actions and precautions to help protect residents,
businesses and our workforce from community spread of COVID-19. While significant
closures are in effect, the City has transitioned to online service delivery and recreation
programming to better serve the public. The current status of city services is noted
below and may change based on the latest guidance and orders from State and County
Public Health Officials.
City Operations:
• City Hall, Diamond Bar Center and Heritage Park Facilities remain closed to the
public. City services are available electronically, including website, email, and by
telephone.
• City playgrounds, skate park, ball fields, tennis/pickleball courts, trails, and dog
park are open under required guidelines issued by Los Angeles Cou nty Public
Health. Basketball/volleyball courts and picnic shelters remain closed.
• City Staff continue to work remotely, with plans underway for future modifications
in accordance with City policies and required guidelines issued by Los Angeles
County Public Health.
• Street sweeping activities continues. Parking enforcement will resume in
January 2021 after being suspended since March 2020.
Recreation & Special Events Update:
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• Virtual recreation programs are being expanded, with in-person and virtual
recreation programming available for residents – with information on the City
website. Recreation staff continues to sell Rec-to-go bags for community youth.
• The Diamond Bar Center will be host to a virtual tour for upcoming reservations,
which are ongoing and being reserved through 2021.
• Recreation staff and Council conducted a senior bag giveaway, and will evaluate
future opportunities should resources become available.
• The City will also be hosting a virtual video tribute to Veterans, available on DBtv,
social media, and City website. Community in-person special events remain
cancelled or postponed.
• Field allocations for youth sports organizations are following City policies and in
accordance with LA County Public Health.
The City continues to encourage residents and businesses to adhere to the most recent
guidance and health orders issued by our Federal, State, County and local agencies to
help prevent and slow community spread of COVID-19. The City is also undertaking
planning efforts for the eventual lifting or relaxing of the Stay at Home Order at the State
and County levels, and will implement operational procedures to be compliant with
Public Health Orders.
LEGAL REVIEW:
City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Resolution as to form.
PREPARED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
1. 3.3.a Resolution No. 2021-01, Declaration of Emergency Extension
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY REGARDING NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
WHEREAS, the Emergency Services Act (Government Code sections 8550 et
seq.), and in particular California Government Code sections 8630, et seq. thereof, and
Chapter 8.00 of Title 8 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code, provide that the City Council
may proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City of Diamond Bar is affected
or likely to be affected by public calamity; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has been requested by the City Manager as the
Director of Emergency Services to proclaim the existence of a local emergency in the City
of Diamond Bar; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 has spread globally to over 191 countries, infecting more
than 80,979,476 persons and killing nearly 1,768,048 individuals worldwide. As of
December 27, 2020, there were nearly 19,151,651 cases in the United States with more
than 333,326 deaths, including 719,833 cases and 13,580 deaths in Los Angeles County
(1,783 cases and 18 deaths in Diamond Bar) related to COVID-19. Due to the expanding
list of countries with widespread transmission of COVID-19, increasing travel alerts and
warnings for countries experiencing sustained or uncontrolled community transmission
issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), the escalation of
United States domestic cases of and deaths from COVID-19, and the identification of
COVID-19 cases in California, including Los Angeles County, COVID-19 has created
conditions that are likely to be beyond the control of local resources and require the
combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2020, the CDC confirmed the first possible case of
community transmission of COVID-19 in the United States. On March 4, 2020, the Health
Officer of Los Angeles County determined that there is an imminent and proximate threat
to the public health from the introduction of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County and
declared a Local Health Emergency and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
concurrently proclaimed the existence of a local emergency for the County of Los
Angeles; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom of the State of California
declared a State of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease 19);
and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) publicly
characterized COVID-19 as a global pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020 Governor Newsom of the State of California issued
Executive Order N-25-20 in a further effort to confront and contain COVID-19 that among
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Resolution No. 2021-01
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other things, required residents of California to follow orders and guidance of local public
health officials, including following social distancing requirements and suspended certain
provision of the Ralph M. Brown Act providing local agencies with greater flexibility to hold
meetings via teleconferencing; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a
National Emergency due to the continue spread and the effects of COVID -19; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-
20 mandating that residents stay at home while carving out exceptions for workers in
specified federal critical infrastructure sectors; and
WHEREAS, the State of California and numerous other public and private
organizations have announced the cancellation or postponement of all events where
social distancing cannot be reasonably achieved; and
WHEREAS, the City's ability to mobilize local resources, coordinate interagency
response, accelerate procurement of vital supplies, use mutual aid, and seek future
reimbursement by the State and Federal governments will be critical to successfully
responding to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the Diamond Bar City Council adopted Resolution 2020-04 on March
19, 2020, proclamation the existence of a local emergency in response to the COVID -19
public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Diamond Bar City Council adopted Resolution 2020-12 on May 5,
2020, extending the local emergency due to the continued existen ce of a local
emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Public Health Officer extended and
supplemented the County’s health order through May 15, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Diamond Bar City Council adopted Resolution 2020-22 on July 7,
2020, extending the local emergency due to the continued existence of a local
emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Diamond Bar City Council adopted Resolution 2020-38 on
September 1, 2020, extending the local emergency due to the continued existence of a
local emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Diamond Bar City Council adopted Resolution 2020-41 on
November 3, 2020, extending the local emergency due to the continued existence of a
local emergency; and
WHEREAS, the State of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy has Los
Angeles County in the highest category denoted as Purple or Tier 1, indicating that COVID
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is widespread in the county — with more than seven cases per 100,000 residents or more
than 8% of tests results reported positive over seven days; and
WHEREAS, Los Angeles County Public Health issued a Revised Temporary
Targeted Safer at Home Order on December 19, 2020 due to the sustained and
substantial rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. This Revised
Temporary Order has been revised to align and comply with the State’s December 3,
2020 Regional Stay At Home Order; and
WHEREAS, the Diamond Bar City Council must review the local emergency at
least once every 60 days to determine the need for continuing the local emergency until
its termination by the Diamond Bar City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED that as authorized by
Government Code section 8630 and Diamond Bar Municipal Code section 8.00.050, the
City Council proclaims that as defined in Government Code section 8558 and Section
8.00.020 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code, a “local emergency” continues to exist
throughout the City of Diamond Bar, which proclamation is based on the following findings
by the City Council:
1. That the above recitals are true and correct and based thereon, hereby finds
that the spread and potential further spread of COVID -19 constitutes a
situation that severely impairs the public health and safety, and constitutes
conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the
City of Diamond Bar;
2. That these conditions are likely to be beyond the control of the services,
personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City of Diamond Bar; and
3. That the conditions of extreme peril warrant and necessitate the extension of
the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency.
IT IS HEREBY FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that during the
threatened existence and actual existence of the local emergency, the powers, functions
and duties of the Director of Emergency Services and the emergency organization of the
City shall be those prescribed by state law, by ordinances and resolutions of the City and
approved by the City Council.
IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED to ensure that City vendors are
paid in a timely manner, the City Manager and the City Treasurer or their designees are
authorized and directed to approve the claims and demands, make payments thereon,
and finally to bring those claims and demands to the City Council at future meetings for
ratification of the payments made.
IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that the City Council will utilize,
to the extent reasonably feasible and appropriate, the ability to conduct its council
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meetings via teleconferencing and other electronic means to permit council members and
members of the public to implement recommended social distancing while still proceeding
with the efficient handling of the City’s business, in compliance with California Executive
Orders N-25-20 and N-33-20, and such other orders issued by the Governor of the State
of California and President of the United States.
IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that a copy of this proclamation
be forwarded to the Director of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
requesting that the Director find it acceptable in accordance with State law that the
Governor of California, pursuant to the Emergency Services Act, issue a proclamation
declaring an emergency in the City of Diamond Bar; that the Governor waive regulations
that may hinder response and recovery efforts; that response and recovery assistance be
made available under the California Disaster Assistance Act and the Stafford Act; and
that the State expedite access to State and Federal resources and any other appropriate
federal disaster relief programs.
IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that the proclamation of a local
emergency shall be reviewed at least once every 60 days until its termination is
proclaimed by the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar, State of California.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of January, 2021.
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Nancy Lyons, Mayor
ATTEST:
I, Kristina Santana, City Clerk for the City of Diamond Bar, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution, Resolution No. 2021-01, was duly passed, approved and adopted by
the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of
January, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
___________________________
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
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Agenda #: 4.1
Meeting Date: January 5, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
ALLOCATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022.
STRATEGIC
GOAL:
Responsible Stewardship of Public Resources
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Open the public hearing to receive public testimony;
B. Close the public hearing; and
C. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-02 approving the Community Development Block Grant
Funding Allocations for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Fiscal Year 2021/2022 funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program is estimated at $302,830, and is received from the Federal Government on a
reimbursement basis. Approval of the 2021/2022 CDBG funding allocations will be
incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 City Budget. The CDBG Program does not
impact the City's General Fund budget.
BACKGROUND:
By way of a Cooperative Agreement, the City of Diamond Bar is one of 48 participating
cities served by the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) CDBG
Program. The CDBG Program was established through the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974. The primary goals of the CDBG program are to provide for
the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a
suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for
persons of low and moderate income. Eligible CDBG projects are those that meet one
of the following national objectives for the program:
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• Benefiting low- and moderate-income persons;
• Addressing slums or blight; or
• Meeting a particular urgent community development need.
The projects must also fall within one of the eligible activity categories, which include
acquisition of real property for an eligible use; acquisition, const ruction, and
rehabilitation of public facilities; demolition and clearance of deteriorated buildings;
community service for low- and moderate-income households; removal of barriers that
restrict the mobility for elderly or disabled persons; or special econ omic development
activities.
Funds may be used for a variety of community development activities, such as public
services, ADA retrofit and improvements for parks, public works projects, and home
improvement programs. The funds may only be used within lo w and moderate-income
census tracts (of which the City has none) and/or to benefit low and moderate -income
persons and/or presumed eligible persons (elderly or disabled).1
Diamond Bar’s preliminary funding allocation for Fiscal Year 202 1/22 is $232,177.2 In
addition to the annual allocation, $70,653 will be available from the following sources:
• $60,653 from prior year project savings.
• $10,000 from a Home Improvement Program deferred loan repayment.
Total funding for the FY 2021/22 CDBG program is thus $302,830.
LACDA anticipates notification of the final allocation during the first quarter of 202 1.
The CDBG Program has experienced funding adjustments in prior years, so the City
should be prepared to accommodate a federal funding adjustment that could a ffect
LACDC’s final allocations. In the event that the final allocation is higher or lower than
this report’s estimate by 25% or less, the draft resolution provides authorization for the
City Manager to administratively adjust the individual program alloc ations. Should the
final allocation vary by more than 25%, City Council approval of any program allocation
changes would be required.
The City’s approved projects and budget must be submitted to the LACDA by February
1, 2021. The City of Diamond Bar’s projects and budget will ultimately become part of
the Los Angeles County’s CDBG program application to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Distribution of Funds
The City’s allocation of CDBG funds is subject to the following distribution limits:
1 The City received authorization to repurpose FY 2020/21 CDBG funds for business recovery grants
under the “special economic development activities” provision by requiring qualifying businesses to
provide proof that the grants would enable them to hire, retain or rehire low- and moderate-income
employees.
2 LACDA Grants Management Unit (GMU) Bulletin No. 20-0018, December 23, 2020.
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• 20% of new allocations to support community service programs for eligible persons.
• 80% of new allocations toward public works and housing projects that directly benefit
eligible persons (e.g., ADA improvements for sidewalks and parks, and deferred
loans for home improvements).
• Unallocated funds, including deferred loan repayments and carryovers from the prior
fiscal year may be used to fund eligible public works and housing projects.
The cost of project administration and contract compliance services are charged on a
project-based model which allows the City use CDBG funds to pay for costs associated
with meeting the regulatory requirements on a per project basis. CDBG project
administration is being implemented by City staff with assistance from the City’s
consultant, Diana Cho and Associates. Project management for the CDBG -funded
Home Improvement Program is performed by SJC3 Consulting on behalf of the City.
DISCUSSION:
The recommended project funding is based on the applications submitted and the
estimated availability of funds. The City provides support to the projects that receive
funding with technical assistance and monitoring to ensure compliance. The City is
responsible for overseeing the operations of all the subrecipient supported activities,
including compliance with all applicable federal requirements and for monitoring the
achievement of performance goals.
Current Fiscal Year CDBG Projects and Allocations ($470,152)
As part of its budget submittal to the LACDA, the Cit y must describe the programs that
are currently being implemented and how those programs are meeting the goals and
objectives established by the City.
The City Council initially adopted the FY 2020/2021 CDBG budget on January 7, 2020,
more than two months before the COVID-19 pandemic compelled California and the
vast majority of states to imposed stay-at-home orders and other measures to curtail the
spread of the virus. After receiving notice of the final budget allocation in February 2020,
total CDBG funding for the current fiscal year was $325,475, and was allocated to Area
2 curb ramp construction, the Home Improvement Program, and senior programming.
On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was signed into law, which included two billion
dollars in “CDBG-CV” funding allocated directly to state and local governments to
respond to the economic impacts of the pandemic. The CARES Act also suspended
certain caps and restrictions on the use of FY 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 CDBG funds,
allowing those monies to be repurposed for COVID-19 relief programs. Diamond Bar’s
allocation of CDBG-CV funds was $137,962.
At a special meeting on June 9, 2020, the City Council amended the 2020/2021 CDBG
budget by establishing the Business Recovery Program, and funding it by utilizing the
City’s CDBG-CV allocation, deferring the Area 2 Curb Ramp Project, and utilizing a
newly-received Home Improvement Program loan repayment.
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The programs funded for the current fiscal year, as amended, are thus summarized
below:
o Business Recovery Program ($322,532) – The Business Recovery Program
provided eligible small businesses $5,000 in grant assistance to be used to cover
business costs, including rent, payroll, utilities, personal protective equipment (PPE),
and the purchase and installation of equipment to accommodate physical distancing.
The CDBG-funded portion of the Business Recovery Program provided grants to 64
Diamond Bar businesses. Funding for the program consisted of the entire CDBG -
CV allocation ($137,962), the entire Area 2 Curb Ramp Project allocation
($177,855), and a Home Improvement Program loan repayment ($6,715).3
o Senior Programming ($46,904) – These programs normally include information
and referral, physical mobility classes, seminars, arts and crafts, game days, senior
excursions, and special events, as well as partially subsidizing the salary of a
Recreation Specialist. General Insurance has been purchased for the senior groups
utilizing the Heritage Park Community Center and Diamond Bar Center. More than
500 seniors participate in the various programs and activities offered by the City.
Senior programming transitioned to virtual learning, recreation and other remote
activities in response to COVID-19 restrictions.
o Home Improvement Program (HIP) ($100,716) – The HIP offers deferred loans to
eligible low- and moderate-income homeowners of single-family detached housing
for necessary home improvements, as well as repairs to mitigate building and safety
code deficiencies and/or violations. The City’s HIP policies (last upd ated in July
2016) provide interest-free, deferred loans of up to $20,000 to eligible households.
Loans become payable when the homes are sold or refinanced. As of the
publication of this report, two (2) approved rehabilitation projects are in the bidding
phase, one (1) project application has been approved, and a fourth application is
currently under review.
Proposed CDBG Projects and Allocations for FY 2021/22
Federal regulations require CDBG funds to be allocated and expended within three (3)
years. In addition, the LACDA strongly encourages participant cities to earmark all
monies as soon as feasible.
As stated in the Background section of this report, the CDBG funding estimate for FY
2021/2022 is $302,830. The breakdown for the estimated funds is as follows:
New annual allocation $232,177
Prior year unallocated/reprogrammed funds 60,653
HIP loan repayments 10,000
Total estimated CDBG funds for FY 2020/21 $302,830
3 On August 18,2020, the City Council allocated an additional $150,000 in non-CDBG CARES Act funds
to award 30 additional Business Recovery Program grants, bringing the total number of bus inesses
assisted to 94.
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Program Selection Process
On October 23, 2020, the City posted a notice on its website to inform organizations
that it was accepting applications for program funding through November 15, 2019.
Applications from the City and from the City’s five active senior clubs were received
during the application period to support the following programs and projects for the next
fiscal year:
1. Senior Programs
2. Home Improvement Program
3. Area 2 Residential Neighborhood Curb Ramps
Funds requested from these three applications total $30 7,471, which is $4,641 more
than the estimated available funds. The recommended distribution of CDBG monies to
utilize the entire funding estimate is detailed below.
Public Services
The public service funding cap is $46,435, or 20% of the estimated new CDBG annual
allocation for FY 2020/21.
The only application submitted for funding from this allocation was submitted by the
Diamond Bar Parks and Recreation Department to support senior programming, and
has requested $37,471 (see Attachment 2). The amount requested is $8,964 less than
the estimated amount available within this category.
The City’s Senior Programs are funded through the Parks and Recreation Department
budget. The City Council has traditionally authorized a portion of the annual CDBG
funding to be allocated to the Senior Programs budget.
As in prior years, the Senior Programs application proposes to accommodate several of
the activities and supplies as requested by the Diamond Bar Senior Citizens Club,
Diamond Bar Evergreen Senior Association, Sunshine Seniors Association, Diamond
Age Senior Club, and Super Diamond Age Senior Club. The application also requests
reimbursement for a portion of the City’s Senior Program Coordinator’s hours spent
administering the programs, as well as for supplies purchased to host events at the
Diamond Bar Center. As coronavirus vaccine deployment expands over the coming
months, a return to in-person activities may be possible during the next fiscal year. Until
then, senior programming will continue to be focused on virtual activities and giveaways
of PPE and other items to benefit the well-being of Diamond Bar’s senior population.
Recommendation
Since no other proposals in the Public Services category were received, staff
recommends that the entire FY 2021/2022 funding estimate of $46,435 be allocated to
Senior Programs. This amount will cover supplies and liability insurance, as well as
CDBG project administration consultant costs and a portion of the Recreation Specialist
salary.
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Public Works and Housing
The allocation for Public Works and Housing projects i ncludes $185,741 from the FY
2021/2022 allocation (i.e., 80% of $232,177) and $70,653 in unallocated CDBG funds
accumulated from project savings and loan repayments, for a total of $256,394.
Staff received two applications for funding from this category , which are included in
Attachment 2:
1. The Diamond Bar Public Works Department requests $170,000 for the Area 2
Residential Neighborhood ADA Curb Ramps Improvement Project.
2. The Diamond Bar Community Development Department requests $100,000 for the
Home Improvement Program.
The total funding requested from these two applications is $27 0,000, which is $13,605
above the estimated funding available in this category.
o Area 2 Residential Neighborhood ADA Curb Ramp Improvements Project
Area 2 is bounded by Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar Boulevard, Pathfinder Road, the
57 Freeway and the 57/60 Confluence. The purpose of this CIP project is to provide
ADA accessibility to existing sidewalks through the construction of ADA-compliant
curb ramps at various locations where no curb ramps or substandard curb ramps
exist.
The application requests $172,000 to construct and/or upgrade approximately 24
curb ramps to comply with the latest ADA requirements, as well as CDBG
administration costs.
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This project was initially funded for the current fiscal year, but as stated, the monies
were repurposed in June of last year to provide Business Recovery Program grants.
o Home Improvement Program
As stated, the HIP provides deferred zero-interest loans of up to $20,000 to eligible
low and moderate-income homeowners for necessary home improvements as well
as repairs to mitigate building and safety code deficiencies and/or violations. The
proposed allocation of $100,000 includes program administration funds for the HIP
consultant.
Recommendation
Because estimated funds are not available to fully fund these two requests, and
because no more than four HIP loans have been processed annually in recent years,
Staff recommends that CDBG monies allocated for construction be appropriated as
follows:
Area 2 Curb Ramp Project $176,394
Home Improvement Program $ 80,000
Total $256,394
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Business Recovery Program
The Business Recovery Program grants distributed during the summer of 2020 were
funded by the City’s CDBG-CV allocation received through the CARES Act, together
with repurposed FY 2020/2021 CDBG funds by deferring the Area 2 Curb Ramp project.
Should additional relief/stimulus funding become available through the CDBG program
at the Federal level, the City Council could consider amendments at that time to provide
additional COVID-19 related support programs.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Total funding available for CDBG programs during the upcoming fiscal year is estimated
to be $302,830. The funding requests received total $307,471, or $4,641 above the
estimated allocation. Staff recommends the following distribution of funds, the total of
which is equal to the estimated allocation:
FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 CDBG PROGRAM ALLOCATION RECOMMENDATIONS
PUBLIC SERVICES
Senior Programs $46,435
Public Services Subtotal $46,435
PUBLIC WORKS & HOUSING
Area 2 ADA Curb Ramp Improvements $176,394
Home Improvement Program 80,000
Public Works & Housing Subtotal $256,394
Total CDBG Funding Recommendation for FY 2010/22 $302,829
ESTIMATED FY 2019/20 FUNDS AVAILABLE $302,830
PREPARED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
1. 4.1.a Resolution No. 2021-02
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2. 4.1.b FY 2021/2022 CDBG Program Applications
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY’S COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR
2021/2022.
WHEREAS, On August 22, 1974, the President of the United States signed into
law the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Act); and
WHEREAS, the primary goals of Title 1 of the Act are the development of viable
urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and
expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Diamond Bar has received notification of the availability of
$232,177 in Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Federal Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds to further the attainment of these goals; and
WHEREAS, the City has $70,653 in unallocated CDBG funds accumulated from
project savings and deferred loan repayments; and
WHEREAS, the combined total of $302,830 in CDBG funds is available to use for
FY 2021/2022 projects; and
WHEREAS, applications have been submitted from community organizations and
City Departments for the utilization of these funds; and
WHEREAS, the City has published information regarding eligible activities under
the Act and met with all interested groups and conducted a public hearing to solicit
comments and suggestions from the community for the utilization of these funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Diamond
Bar as follows:
Section 1. The funding allocation for the 2020/2021 Program year shall be:
PUBLIC SERVICE $46,435
Senior Programming $46,435
PUBLIC WORKS AND HOUSING $256,394
Home Improvement Program (HIP) $80,000
Area 2 Residential Neighborhood ADA $176,394
Curb Ramps Improvements Project
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Section 2. The City Manager is authorized and directed to submit the City’s final
Planning Summary for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 to the County of Los Angeles, reflecting the
funding allocations set forth herein. Should the City’s final allocation increase or decrease
by twenty-five percent (25%) or less from the figures contained herein, including proceeds
from HIP loan repayments, the City Manager is authorized to administratively adjust (i.e.,
increase or decrease) the revised funds to eligible activities as necessary. Should the
final allocation differ by more than 25%, adjustments to fund allo cations shall be subject
to City Council review and approval.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to execute the contractual and related
documents to be prepared by the County of Los Angeles that are required for the
implementation of the projects/programs set forth herein.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage
and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 5th day of January, 2021.
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Nancy Lyons, Mayor
ATTEST:
I, Kristina Santana, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed, approved and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar, California at its reg ular meeting
held on the 5th day of January, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
__________________________
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
Parks and Recreation staff have reviewed the requests submitted for the allocation of
CDBG funds for the 2021/22 FY and recommends the following allocation:
1. City Senior Program:
a. Program Supplies $2,400.00
b. Recreation Specialist salary $30,071.00
$32,471.00
Note: Remainder of City Senior Programs costs will be submitted in the proposed
2021/22 FY General Fund budget for review and consideration.
2. Liability Insurance for five Senior Clubs $5,000.00
Diamond Bar Senior Citizens Club
Diamond Bar Evergreen Senior Association
Sunshine Seniors Association
Diamond Age Senior Club
Super Diamond Age Senior Club
Note: CDBG funds for senior organizations are held by the City and paid as
reimbursement after required documentation demonstrates CDBG eligibility of
expenses.
Grand Total Recommended Senior Allocation: $37,471.00
To: Diana Cho, CDBG Consultant
From: Christy Murphey, Recreation Superintendent
cc: Ryan Wright, Parks and Recreation Director
Date: November 17, 2020
Re: CDBG Recommended Allocation for Senior Programs – 2021/22 Fiscal Year
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
2021-2022 PROGRAM YEAR
Funding is contingent upon the project's eligibility under the 1974 Housing and Community
Development Act as amended and City Council approval. This application must be completed,
and supplemental information regarding the organization and proposed project may be
attached. The minimum funding request is $10,000 per project.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, November 20, 2020 3:00 p.m.
APPLICATION SUMMARY
Organization: City of Diamond Bar
Project Name: Senior
Programming
Amount
Requested:
$37,471.00
Location of Project: Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Ave., Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Funds would be used to: Conduct educational and social programs to enrich the lives of local seniors.
These would include but not limited to: seminars, workshops, classes, special events and excursions.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Organization Address: 21810 Copley Drive City: Diamond Bar
Telephone/Fax Number: 909.839.7074 E-mail
Address:
cmurphey@diamondbarca.gov
Contact Person/Title: Christy Murphey-, Recreation Superintendent
Officials authorized to represent organization and expend funds:
Name: Steve Tye Title: Mayor
Name: Dan Fox Title: City Manager
Federal I.D Number/Non-Profit Status: 95-4210629
This application is proposing a new existing X Project.
(Check).
Has the project received past funding from the City of Diamond
Bar?
YES
If yes, please identify the year/amount and source of
funding:
Funded annually, most recently
FY 2020/21
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVE OF PROJECT
Provide a detailed description of the proposed project by describing precisely what is to be
accomplished with the requested funds.
Provide Senior programming for up to 385 persons per day. Develop and conduct a variety of
recreational and informational classes, seminars, workshops, and events which meet the diverse
needs of the seniors in Diamond Bar.
Describe the specific purpose of the project; identify the problems the project is intended to solve,
and the age group of those to be served.
Meet the human services and recreational needs of a senior population with diverse cultural
backgrounds. Age groups to be served are 55 and over.
Identify and describe the geographic boundaries of the target area. (Attach a map if appropriate).
Primary services area is Diamond Bar. Neighboring communities are serviced as well.
PROJECT CLIENT PROFILE
Diamond Bar clients assisted in previous
year:
21,785
Diamond Bar clients assisted which meet the low/moderate income
requirements:
Presumed
benefit.
Diamond Bar clients expected to be assisted in new project
year:
22,000
Describe the characteristics of client population in target area, including age, sex, income level, and
ethnic background. Relate how the project will meet the federal requirements of benefiting
low/moderate income persons.
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The characteristics of client population in target area are seniors aged 55 and over. It is a mixed
population by gender, however predominately female. The income level is presumed low to
moderate and the ethnic background is 59% Asian and Pacific Islander, 27% White, 4% Black, 4% 2+
races and 6% other (including 80% non-Hispanic or Latino and 20% Hispanic or Latino).
Is your organization familiar with the CDBG electronic client data
requirements?
yes
Is your organization familiar with the CDBG reporting requirements? yes
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Please attach a proposed budget of the project. Include all items that CDBG funds are being
requested to be used for. Include all other sources of funding and the total budget of the
organization.
I hereby certify that if funds are granted to our organization they will be used to benefit low and
low/moderate income residents of the City of Diamond Bar. We understand that the formal
agreement with the City will define other reporting provisions and federally required assurances.
Signature:
Title: Recreation Superintendent
Date:
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PROJECTED GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES 28,103.00$
PROJECTED REVENUE -$
CDBG REQUEST 37,471.00$
PROJECTED PROGRAM COST 65,574.00$
PROJECTED PROGRAM COST DIFFERENCE 28,103.00$
PERSONNEL SERVICES- CDBG 54,674.00$
Salary 125.5215.40010 30,071.00$
Salary - General Fund 24,603.00$
10,900.00$
5 Clubs Liability Insurance 125.5215.44000 5,000.00$
Program Supplies 125.5215.41200 2,400.00$
Program Supplies 001.5350.41200 3,500.00$
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
Recreation Specialist/Senior Club Insurance
Budget Discussion
FY 2021/2022
Senior Program Supplies
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
2021-2022 PROGRAM YEAR
Funding is contingent upon the project's eligibility under the 1974 Housing and Community
Development Act as amended and City Council approval. This application must be completed, and
supplemental information regarding the organization and proposed project may be attached. The
minimum funding request is $10,000 per project.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, November 20, 2020 3:00 p.m.
APPLICATION SUMMARY
Organization: City of Diamond Bar
Project Name: Area 2
Residential
Neighborhood
ADA Curb
Ramps
Improvements
Project
Amount Requested: $170,000
Location of Project: Various locations
Funds would be used to: The proposed project would utilize CDBG funds for the project construction phase
of new/upgraded handicapped accessible sidewalk curb ramps at various
locations within the Area 2 residential neighborhood as shown in the attached
Exhibit “A”. New/upgraded curb ramps are constructed to meet current standards
of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Twenty four (24) ADA curb ramps in
the Area 2 residential neighborhood at various locations will be constructed in
order to provide handicapped access and a safer environment to area residents
visiting the Maple Hill Family YMCA including the elderly, disabled pedestrians,
and students attending the three nearby schools – Maple Hill Elementary School,
Chaparral Middle School, and Diamond Bar High School.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Organization Address: 21810 Copley Drive
City:
Diamond Bar
Telephone/Fax Number: 909-839-7038 E-mail Address: faoun@diamondbarca.gov
Contact Person/Title: Fabian P. Aoun, Associate Engineer
Officials authorized to represent organization and expend funds:
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Name: David Liu Title: Public Works Director/City Engineer
Name: Title:
Federal I.D Number/Non-Profit Status: 95-4210629
This application is proposing a new x existing Project. (Check).
Has the project received past funding from the City of Diamond
Bar?
No
If yes, please identify the year/amount and source of funding:
GOALS AND OBJECTIVE OF PROJECT
Provide a detailed description of the proposed project by describing precisely what is to be
accomplished with the requested funds.
-The proposed project would utilize CDBG funds for the project construction phase of new/upgraded
handicapped accessible sidewalk curb ramps at various locations within the Area 2 residential
neighborhood as shown in the attached Exhibit “A”. New/upgraded curb ramps are constructed to
meet current standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Twenty four (24) ADA curb ramps
in the Area 2 residential neighborhood at various locations will be constructed in order to provide
handicapped access and a safer environment to area residents visiting the Maple Hill Family YMCA
including the elderly, disabled pedestrians, and students attending the three nearby schools – Maple
Hill Elementary School, Chaparral Middle School, and Diamond Bar High School.
Describe the specific purpose of the project; identify the problems the project is intended to solve,
and the age group of those to be served.
-As recommended in the ADA Self Evaluation, this project is part of the effort to upgrade all non-ADA-
compliant curb ramps citywide. The project would provide for the construction of curb ramps where
no curb ramps currently exist and the reconstruction of curb ramps that are too steep, deteriorated,
not wide enough or create other accessibility barriers for severely disabled adults and/or elderly that
use wheelchairs, canes, walkers or crutches.
Identify and describe the geographic boundaries of the target area. (Attach a map if appropriate).
-The project target area is located within Area 2 Residential Neighborhood as shown in the attached
Exhibit “A”.
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PROJECT CLIENT PROFILE
Diamond Bar clients assisted in previous
year:
N/A (This is a new Project)
Diamond Bar clients assisted which meet the low/moderate income
requirements:
General Public
Diamond Bar clients expected to be assisted in new project
year:
General Public
Describe the characteristics of client population in target area, including age, sex, income level, and
ethnic background. Relate how the project will meet the federal requirements of benefiting
low/moderate income persons.
Is your organization familiar with the CDBG electronic client data
requirements?
Yes
Is your organization familiar with the CDBG reporting requirements? Yes
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Please attach a proposed budget of the project. Include all items that CDBG funds are being
requested to be used for. Include all other sources of funding and the total budget of the
organization.
- See attached Exhibit “B” for project budget.
I hereby certify that if funds are granted to our organization they will be used to benefit low and
low/moderate income residents of the City of Diamond Bar. We understand that the formal
agreement with the City will define other reporting provisions and federally required assurances.
Signature:
Title: Public Works Director/City Engineer
Date:
RMRA Measure M R Local Return Gas Tax
eet Rehab.- Area 1a, 1b, 2 (Design)
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ntain Laurel)
anyon to Lemon)
to BCY)
82,779$ 82,779$
om Pathfinder to Mountain Laurel Way) (Const.)1,200,000$ 1,200,000$
eet Rehab - Area 1 (Const.)2,000,000$ 925,000$ 850,000$ 89,0 $
en Springs from Brea Canyon to Lemon Ave.) (Const.)900,000$ 500,000$
mp Project (Const.)177,855$ nt Projects 4,360,634$ 1,700,000$ 1,007,779$ 850,000$ 89,0 $
250-5510-46412)
Project Description Total FY Budget (109) Measure M (111)Gas Tax (112) Prop A (113) Prop C
Sign and HSL Replacement (Design)50,000$ 50,000$
Sign and HSL Replacement (Construction)350,000$ 350,000$
al 11 Locations (Design and Construction)380,000$ 90,000$ 100,000$ 190,0 $
780,000$ 350,000$ 140,000$ 100,000$ 190,0 $
ments (250-5510-46413)
Project Description Total FY Budget (113)
Prop C
Foothill Transit
Grant
60,000$ 60,000$
SD/Calbourne 40,000$ 40,000$
nfrastructure Improvements 100,000$ 60,000$ 40,000$
0-5510-46420)
Project Description Total FY Budget (107) Measure
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(108)
RMRA
(109)
Measure M
(113)
Prop C
ovements-Phase 3 (Flapjack-Design)65,000$ 65,000$
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AREA 2
Exhibit "A"
CDBG Curb Ramp Locations
FY 2021-2022
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Legend
New ADA curb ramp (24)
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EXHIBIT "B"
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
2021-2022 PROGRAM YEAR
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE FOR 2021-2022 CDBG PROGRAM CURB RAMP INSTALLATION
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST
1 NEW ADA CURB RAMPS 24 EACH $5,700 $136,800
CDBG ADMINISTRATIVE COST $17,000
SUBTOTAL $153,800
CONTINGENCY (10% OF SUBTOTAL) $15,380
TOTAL $169,180
SAY $170,000
EXHIBIT B_Cost Estimate
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Agenda #: 5.1
Meeting Date: January 5, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: AGREEMENT WITH FOOTHILL TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR
EXCHANGE OF PROPOSITION A FUNDS.
STRATEGIC
GOAL:
Responsible Stewardship of Public Resources
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-03 approving, and authorizing the Mayor to sign, the
Proposition A Local Return Transit Fund Exchange Agreement selling $800,000 of
Proposition A Funds to Foothill Transit Authority; and
2. Appropriate $800,000 from the Proposition A Fund and recognize $600,000 in
General Fund revenue for the exchange.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Foothill Transit Authority wishes to purchase $800,000 in Proposition A funds at an
exchange rate of $0.75 per each $1.00 which is reflected in the propose d Exchange
Agreement. At this exchange rate, the City of Diamond Bar would receive $600,000 in
unrestricted General Fund funds. The Council would need to appropriate $800,000 from
the City’s available Proposition A Fund balance to accommodate the exchange .
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
This item was presented to the City Council for consideration at the December 15, 2020
meeting. The vote resulted in a 2-2 tie with Council Member Low being absent. The
item was continued to the next meeting for reconsideration by the full Council.
Proposition A (Prop A), the half-cent sales tax for transit, was approved by voters in
1980. The revenues generated through this half-cent sales tax are to be used toward
the development of transit related programs, which are administered by the Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). In administering the program,
Metro has been distributing Local Return Funds directly to cities. The City must use its
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Local Return Funds within three (3) years from the date of receipt or the funds will be
returned.
The City continues to use Prop A Local Return Funds to offer a variety of programs that
include: the Diamond Ride Program which heavily subsidizes dial-a-cab service to
seniors and person with disabilities; the Holiday Diamond Ride which expands the
Diamond Ride Program to all residents when shopping in Diamond Bar during the
holiday season; and Transit Pass Sales which offers residents discounted rates on
Metrolink and MTA bus passes. The proposed exchange would not reduce any funding
levels of existing Diamond Bar programs or services.
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, there has been a dramatic
decrease in the above referenced Prop A funded transit programs. The City Council
discussed the option of exchanging Prop A funds at a study session held on November
17, 2020. Staff was given direction to pursue an exchange agreement with Foothill
Transit Authority at a rate of $0.75 per $1.00 which is the current market rate for these
funds. The exchanged funds will help to backfill General Fund revenue losses brought
on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Foothill Transit Authority is scheduled to take this agreement to their January 2021
Board meeting for consideration. Once the agreement is fully executed, a check in the
amount of $600,000 will be forwarded to Diamond Bar.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the agreement as to form.
PREPARED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
1. 5.1.a Resolution No. 2021-03
2. 5.1.b Prop A Fund Exchange - Foothill Transit FINAL 1.5.2021
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RESOLUTION 2021-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE SALE OF $800,000 OF
PROPOSITION A FUNDS (LOCAL RETURN TRANSIT FUNDS) TO
FOOTHILL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the City of Diamond Bar wishes to transfer $800,000 of its
uncommitted Proposition A Local Return Transit Funds to Foothill Transit Authority to
provide ongoing operating funding and to improve the level, quality, safety, and/or
accessibility of transit services to the general public or to any group which requires
special transportation assistance;
WHEREAS, Foothill Transit Authority has offered to assign $600,000 in funds to
be deposited into the City of Diamond Bar’s General Fund for use for any unrestricted
purpose; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar has determined that the
transit needs of the City can be adequately met if this fund exchange is approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar does hereby
resolve as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the Prop A Local Return Fund
Exchange Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, which provides for the exchange of
$800,000 of Diamond Bar Proposition A Local Return Funds in exchange for $600,000
in Foothill Transit Authority funds to be deposited into the Diamond Bar General Fund.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the Prop A Local Return
Fund Exchange Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and
send certified copies to the Foothill Transit Authority.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of January 2021.
______________________________
Nancy Lyons, Mayor
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Resolution No. 2021-03
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ATTEST:
I, Kristina Santana, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was passed, approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held on the 5th day of January 2021, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
______________________________
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
Attachments:
Exhibit A – Prop A Local Return Fund Exchange Agreement
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EXHIBIT A
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
AND FOOTHILL TRANSIT, CALIFORNIA
PROP A LOCAL RETURN FUND EXCHANGE
The effective date of this Agreement is January 5, 2021 (“Agreement”) is entered into by the
City of Diamond Bar, California (“City”) and Foothill Transit with respect to the following facts:
A. Foothill Transit provides community-oriented, environmentally friendly bus service
throughout Southern California’s San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, including express bus routes
to Pasadena and Downtown Los Angeles.
B. The City has uncommitted Proposition A Local Return funds which could be made
available to Foothill Transit to assist in providing the services discussed in Paragraph A of this
Agreement. In exchange for the payment by Foothill Transit of the amount for its general use
funds (non-formula allocation funds) indicated in Section 1 below, the City of Diamond Bar is
willing to pay uncommitted Proposition A Local Return funds to Foothill Transit for the purpose
identified in Paragraph A.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived by the parties and of the
premises herein contained, it is mutually agreed as follows:
1. Exchange. The City agrees to assign a total of $800,000 of its Proposition A Local Return
funding authority to Foothill Transit from the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 allocation. In return,
Foothill Transit agrees to assign $600,000 of its general use funds (non-formula allocation funds)
to the City.
2. Consideration. The City shall pay the agreed upon Proposition A Local Return funds to
Foothill Transit in one lump-sum payment. Foothill Transit shall pay the agreed upon general
use funds to the City in one lump-sum payment. Each payment shall be due within 30 days of
the first date that both of the following have occurred: (a) execution of this Agreement by both
parties, and (b) approval by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(LACMTA) of the Foothill Transit’s project description.
3. Term. This Agreement is effective on the date above written and for such time as is necessary
for both parties to complete their mutual obligations under this Agreement.
4. Termination. Termination of this Agreement may be made by either party so long as both of
the following are correct: (a) written notice of intent to terminate is given to the other party at
least five (5) days prior to the termination and transfer of any funds by a party and (b) the
effective date of the termination is before the date LACMTA approves the Foothill Transit
project description.
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5. Notice Notices shall be given pursuant to this Agreement by personal service on the party to
be notified, or by written notice upon such party deposited in the custody of the United States
Postal Service addressed as follows:
A. Daniel Fox
City Manager
City of Diamond Bar
21810 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
B. Doran J. Barnes
Executive Director
Foothill Transit Administrative Office, 2nd Floor
100 South Vincent Avenue
West Covina, CA 91790
If notice is provided via personal service, it is deemed “given” on the date of personal service. If
notice is provided via U.S. mail, then the notice is deemed “given” two days after the notice is
properly addressed and placed in the U.S. mail.
6. Assurances
A. Foothill Transit shall use the assigned Proposition A Local Return funds only for the
purpose of providing the services discussed in Paragraph A of this Agreement, and within the
time limits specified in LAC Metro’s Proposition A Local Return Program Guidelines.
B. Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, Foothill Transit shall provide
LAC Metro with the Standard Assurances and Understandings Regarding Receipt and Use of
Proposition A funds specified in the Guidelines regarding the use of the assigned Proposition A
Local Return funds.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by their respective officers, duly authorized, by Foothill Transit on January 29, 2021 and by the
City on January 5, 2021.
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR FOOTHILL TRANSIT
BY: BY:
Nancy A. Lyons, Mayor Michelle Caldwell, Director of Finance and
Treasurer
Approved as to Form:
BY: BY:
David DeBerry, City Attorney Doran J. Barnes, Executive Director
ATTEST:
ATTEST:
BY: BY:
Kristina Santana, City Clerk Christina Lopez, Board Secretary
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Kristina Santana
From:KAREN MACQUEEN <karenbmacqueen@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, January 4, 2021 10:27 PM
To:Kristina Santana
Subject:Passing Over of Andrew Chou as Mayor-pro-temp
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I want to bring to the attention of the members of the City Council my objection to the passing over of Andrew Chou’s
regular turn to be nominated and elected mayor‐pro‐temp after this most recent election. The argument offered by Mr.
Tye that the vote was unanimous was not persuasive. We all know that when Andrew was faced with a fait accompli he
did the decent thing and joined in a unanimous vote for the other member. Further, Mr. Tye’s statement to the effect
that Andrew had orchestrated the public objections to his being passed over was false and offensive. I do not expect my
elected representatives to trivialize me or my vote. I want the Council to understand that I regard the deliterate passing
over of Andrew as unacceptable.
Karen MacQueen M.A., R.N.
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Kristina Santana
From:Allen J. Wilson <allenw2001@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday, January 5, 2021 9:38 AM
To:Kristina Santana
Cc:Allen Wilson; Dan Fox
Subject:Public Comments - January 5, 2021
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Kristina:
I am respectfully asking that my e-mail to be read at tonight's council meeting:
On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, Diamond Bar residents voiced their concerns with
regards to the selection of Mayor Pro Tem as it is within their rights, under the Brown
Act, to express their grievances as to how the process was orchestrated.
Then, towards the end of the council meeting, Councilman Tye spoke under "Council
Member Comments", which he said "The nonsense we heard tonight, it's very
unfortunate."
Socrates once said, "I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance."
Councilman Tye displayed his hubris with an insult to the wise comments made by
various Diamond Bar residents which amounts to saying "let them eat cake".
The councilman currently being the longest serving elected municipal official on the dais
perhaps should resign if he doesn't like to hear the nonsense so that the community
doesn't have to hear his unfortunate insults to the public comments in the future.
Regards,
Allen Wilson
Diamond Bar Resident
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Kristina Santana
From:Iris Mann <imann71970@aol.com>
Sent:Tuesday, January 5, 2021 4:01 PM
To:Kristina Santana
Subject:To be read at the City Council meeting on Jan 5th and put in the Public Record.
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January 5, 2021
RE: City of Diamond Bar, City Council Meeting, Public Comments
Dear City Council Members,
I am grateful for the opportunity to speak tonight, and I ask that my words be recorded
verbatim, into the written meeting minutes and be put into the Public Record.
At the Dec 1st city council meeting, Councilman Steve Tye nominated Councilwoman Ruth
Low for Mayor Pro Tem. It is her second time as Mayor Pro Tem, going on her second
term of service. A unanimous council vote appointed Ms. Low to the position, at this
meeting.
All the existing members on the council have enjoyed the privilege of serving as Mayor
and Mayor Pro Tem in their first terms on our Council, except for Councilman Andrew
Chou, who is up for re-election in 2022. He has now been denied the opportunity to serve
as Mayor Steve Tye was aware of this per his own words explaining a conversation
between him and Andrew Chou prior to the Council meeting.
At the next council meeting on Dec 15th, many residents voiced their vigorous
disappointment and confusion at Councilman Chou not being nominated for Mayor Pro
Tem. Many felt slighted in not having the person they voted for, be their Mayor. In general,
an apparent tradition has been observed where councilmember seats have cycled through
an unwritten rotation to these positions over the years, giving everyone a chance at both
roles of Mayor Pro Tem then Mayor. So when it was clear that Andrew Chou was the only
councilmember who had not yet enjoyed the privilege of serving as Mayor Pro Tem, it
appeared that intentional exclusion and potential prejudice was at work.
In response to public outcry, Councilman Tye informed the public, “any
councilmember can nominate themselves” to the role. Yet, in all of Diamond Bar’s history,
there is no known instance of a councilmember nominating themselves. This comment
came off like an excuse and appeared to devalue public opinion.
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Mr. Tye’s apparent disdain for the public was then confirmed moments later when he
added his thoughts about Public Comments. Councilman Tye said:“The nonsense that we
heard tonight, I think it’s very unfortunate.”
I think calling public comments nonsense is extremely rude and inappropriate.
At the Dec. 15th meeting, Mr. Tye’s comments offended and alienated all of the public
speakers. His words and attitude minimized constituent voices and displayed basic
disrespect. Councilman Tye has exhibited a pattern of dismissing the public’s voice at city
meetings, in addition to his undisciplined and irresponsible expressions of mocking and
verbal attacks on residents interacting on community social media platforms. Overall, he
appears to be unable to hear, address or engage sensible critique or debate, using the
rules of civility. He has been observed steamrolling or vilifying those who may disagree or
question the council members, who seem to always vote with him.
My statement here, is to put on the public record, Councilman Steve Tye displays an
arrogant, possible partisan insensitivity towards any constituent who questions or
disagrees with him or city decisions. His comments, at meetings and on social media, can
be intimidating and appear to abuse the power of the office he holds. Local Government,
elected officials are supposed to fairly represent and interact with the general public living
in the City.
Councilman Tye ’s alarming displays of disdain for the public has led cconstituants to take
note. They agree and recognize that a duly elected, public servant, acting or speaking with
such mannerisms, contribute to the erosion of civility, public trust and democracy.
Respectfully Submitted,
Iris Mann, Diamond Bar resident
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Kristina Santana
From:Doug Barcon <dougbarcon@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, January 5, 2021 4:33 PM
To:Kristina Santana
Subject:FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
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Dear Ms. Santana,
I have three issues to bring before the city council this evening of January 5th, 2021.
In regard to the temporary schedule change with Waste Management, the residents of the city pay for timely trash
pickup. I understand the toll that COVID‐19 is taking on business and residents and why Waste Management found it
necessary for the temporary change in service. However, in my opinion, the charges should be reduced by a percentage
based on the decrease in the level of service.
In regard to the election of mayor pro tem, after much thought on the matter, I tend to agree with others that
Councilperson Chou should have been nominated. As I understand from Councilperson Tye at the last meeting,
Councilperson Chou could have nominated himself, but I don't believe that was even a consideration on Councilperson
Chou's mind. If it is a privilege to be elected, why was Councilperson Chou not afforded that privilege? Is he on double‐
secret probation?
Lastly, in regard to the pandemic. The health orders must be taken seriously by everybody to protect the public safety
and the healthcare system. There are those on social media who refuse to believe the severity of the pandemic and the
virulence of the virus. Everybody needs to take COVID‐19 seriously, and some people should stop downplaying it. I know
it is bad for business and is severely impacting people's livelihood, but we need to encourage people to comply with the
health orders as best they can and stop arguing that they are a conspiracy or a fallacy. This should be something the city
should tackle through the use of media.
Thank you,
Dr. Douglas Barcon
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Kristina Santana
From:farabee@roadrunner.com
Sent:Tuesday, January 5, 2021 5:30 PM
To:Kristina Santana
Subject:FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
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City Council members,
As a Diamond Bar resident of over 30 years I am still dismayed by the actions of the council at the last meeting. I have
not heard of any explanation as to why Andrew Chou was not nominated for Mayor. I am asking now for an explanation
by Steve Tye as to why he nominated Ruth Low and not Andrew Chou. Please don't pass this off as "nonsense".
Concerned Citizen