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City Council Agenda
Tuesday, March 2, 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
March 02, 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 motio n unless a Council Member or
member of the public request otherwise, in which case, the item will be removed
for separate consideration.
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3.1 JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF
JANUARY 26, 2021, AND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE
FEBRUARY 16, 2021 REGULAR MEETING.
3.1.a January 26, 2021 Joint City Council - Planning Commission
Minutes
3.1.b February 16, 2021 City Council Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the January 26, 2021 Joint City Council and Planning
Commission Minutes and the February 16, 2021 Regular City Council
meeting minutes.
Requested by: City Clerk
3.2 CITY COUNCIL RECEIPT OF COMMISSION MINUTES.
3.2.a Traffic and Transportation Commission Minutes of November 12,
2020
3.2.b Planning Commission Minutes of January 12, 2021
3.2.c Planning Commission Minutes of January 26, 2021
Recommended Action:
A. Receive and file the Traffic & Transportation Commission meeting
minutes of November 12, 2020; and
B. Receive and file the Planning Commission meeting minutes of
January 12, 2021 and January 26, 2021.
Requested by: City Clerk
3.3 RATIFICATION OF CHECK REGISTER DATED FEBRUARY 11, 2021
THROUGH FEBRUARY 24, 2024 TOTALING $250,859.88.
Recommended Action:
Ratify the Check Register.
Requested by: Finance Department
3.4 TREASURER'S STATEMENT
Recommended Action:
Approve the September 2020 Treasurer’s Statement.
Requested by: Finance Department
3.5 CONSIDERATION TO EXTEND A LOCAL EMERGENCY REGARDING
NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19).
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2021-06 extending the Declared Local Emergency
regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Requested by: City Manager
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE.
5. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
5.1 STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY
REVITALIZATION PROGRAM GRANT (PROPOSITION 68 CYCLE 4)
APPLICATIONS FOR THE FUTURE NEW PARK AT 22555 SUNSET
CROSSING ROAD AND REHABILITATION PROJECT AT HERITAGE
PARK 2900 S. BREA CANYON ROAD.
Recommended Action:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-07, approving the filing of a Statewide
Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant
Application for the future park at 22555 Sunset Crossing Road in
the amount of $5 million, and authorizing the City Manager, or
designee, to execute and submit all documents necessary to
submit an application, accept, administer and expend the grant
funding; and,
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-08, approving the filing of a Statewide
Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant
Application for the Heritage Park Rehabilitation Project at 2900 S.
Brea Canyon Road in the amount of $6 million, and authorizing the
City Manager, or designee, to execute and submit all documents
necessary to submit an application, accept, administer and expend
the grant funding.
Requested by: City Manager
6. COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE
REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
7. ADJOURNMENT:
Agenda #: 3.1
Meeting Date: March 2, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF
JANUARY 26, 2021, AND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE
FEBRUARY 16, 2021 REGULAR MEETING.
STRATEGIC
GOAL:
Open, Engaged & Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the January 26, 2021 Joint City Council and Planning Commission Minutes
and the February 16, 2021 Regular City Council meeting minutes.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Minutes have been prepared and are being presented for approval.
PREPARED BY:
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REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
1. 3.1.a January 26, 2021 Joint City Council - Planning Commission Minutes
2. 3.1.b February 16, 2021 City Council Minutes
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2021
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lyons called the Special Joint Meeting of the
City Council and Planning Commission to order at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Lyons announced 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, and Mayor Nancy Lyons
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Naila Barlas, Mahendra Garg, Raymond Wolfe,
Vice Chair William Rawlings, and Chair
Kenneth Mok
Staff participating telephonically: Dan Fox, City Manager; James Eggart, Assistant City
Attorney; Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; Grace Lee, Senior
Planner; May Nakajima, Associate Planner; Stella Marquez, Administrative Coordinator;
Kristina Santana, City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As submitted.
1. 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE WORKSHOP
CDD/Gubman introduced John Douglas, AICP, J.H. Douglas and Associates who
provided a presentation on the 2021 -2029 Housing Element Update.
CDD/Gubman recommended the following actions:
● Receive Public Comments
● Provide feedback and direction to staff to facilitate the preparation of the
Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element Update.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Paul Deibel stated that he has lived in the community for many years and is a
St. Denis parishioner. He and other parishioners discussed how over the years
housing prices have increased to the point that their kids are unable to afford to
live and buy property in the community and felt that an objective of this process
should be to provide affordable housing to help young people and essential
workers to be able to afford to live in Diamond Bar.
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COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
C/Chou thanked staff and Mr. Douglas for the presentation and said he look ed
forward to working with staff to move the Housing Element forward.
C/Liu thanked staff for the presentation and asked what the size requirement was
for each unit and how accessory units factor into that requirement.
Mr. Douglas responded to C/Liu that the California Building Code has size
requirements that generally relate to the construction of housing. In terms of the
Housing Element and the General Plan, there is no direct requirement on the size
of housing units. Regarding accessory dwelling units, when contemplating how
the City can accommodate the RHNA allocated to Diamond Bar, there are two
basic ways the City can demonstrate capacity to accommodate the RHNA –
1) through land that is zoned to allow housing (single family housing, multi-family
housing or mixed use) and 2) through Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s). As staff
prepares the Housing Element, it will look at what the production trend has been
in ADU’s. In most cities, there has been a significant increase in homeowners’
interest in constructing ADU’s. Based on those trends, Diamond Bar will, in its
Housing Element, represent to the state what level of ADU production it expects
to see over the next eight (8) years. Based on how HCD views the situation, the
City will get potential “credits” for those future ADU’s in terms of showing capacity
to accommodate that RHNA number.
C/Tye said that cities have pushed back on RHNA numbers the state has required
of the SCAG region. He then asked what the likelihood was that the deadline to
adopt the Housing Element would beextended.
Mr. Douglas responded that there have been proposals for extending the deadline
and to his knowledge, there has been no indication from the Sta te of California that
they are willing to extend the deadline for Housing Elements. The deadline is
October 15th for preparing and adopting a Housing Element and there is a three -
year window that cities can adopt changes to their zoning regulations to con form
to the Housing Element policies and programs. For example, the focus areas do
not currently have zoning consistent with the new General Plan, and the City has
three years to go through a process of amending its zoning to come into
conformance with both the General Plan focus areas as well as, requirements that
are in state law for what that zoning must include.
MPT/Low thanked Mr. Douglas for his thorough presentation. She agrees with
public speaker Deibel, believes the community should provide housing for many
different groups by increasing the diversity in the City’s housing stock, and looks
forward to good work from the consultant and staff to fulfill this portion of the plan.
C/Garg asked if the City could impose disability requirements for spe cial needs
individuals on developers.
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Mr. Douglas responded that normally, cities cannot require developers to produce
housing that is targeted at people with disabilities. However, state law focuses on
regulations that cities allow certain types of housing that is tailored to those with
disabilities.
C/Wolfe thanked Mr. Douglas for his thorough presentation and stated that this is
an important conversation that will impact this community for decades moving
forward. C/Tye was correct that there has been a lot of discussion concerning the
RHNA numbers the state has required of the SCAG region and Mr. Douglas noted
that this cycle witnessed significant increases over past cycles and is not
consistent with historic housing production. That stated, Diamond Bar must
provide the necessary planning to meet the required numbers which means that
the City has a really important task ahead to balance the quality of life that this
community desires, and demands of the City while also addressing the need for
increased housing stock.
Chair/Mok asked if the Housing Element will be completed with the joint effort of
the City Council and Planning Commission; will the City be organizing a GPAC
type of committee or task force to include the public input; and, if the state and
county guidelines for COVID-19 continue, how will that effect completion of this
project.
Mr. Douglas responded that cities are required to seek out public comment and
review of all planning documents and to that end, the City will be structuring future
meetings to provide opportunities for that to happen. In addition, with regard to in-
person meetings and conducting meetings remotely, most cities are trying to use
other techniques to solicit public input, i.e. the website or submission of questions
and comments through email and online, questionnaires online, etc. Staff will do
its best within the constraints of COVID-19.
CDD/Gubman responded to Chair/Mok that the City will not be seating a GPAC -
type committee for the Housing Element because the General Plan created the
framework through the mixed-use districts as to what staff believes will fully
accommodate the City’s RHNA requirement. The process of defining
implementation through zoning or specific plans in the mixed-use districts to meet
those numbers will provide the focus of the Housing Element update. At this time,
while staff does not contemplate more joint meetings with the Planning
Commission and City Council, staff is willing to reconsider such meetings in the
future. At this point, staff will return to work on d rafting the Housing Element and
bring it to the Planning Commission for review and comment which will then go to
City Council after addressing Planning Commission feedback, and on to the HCD.
Once the document goes through its review cycle with HCD, the Public Hearing
will commence with the Planning Commission for recommendation to the City
Council for adoption. Throughout that timeframe, staff will employ different
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opportunities for the public to provide feedback and review of the Draft Housing
Element document. COVID-19 does not seem to persuade the state to extend the
deadline which is frustrating to staff, but staff will do its best to meet the deadline.
M/Lyons asked when staff contemplates the public will be given an opportunity to
give their input.
Mr. Douglas said that tonight was the first opportunity for public comments,
questions, etc. and there will be a number of additional meetings over the next
eight or nine months. M/Lyons asked if 60 days forward would be a good estimate
of time for future public input and Mr. Douglas said he believed that 60 days would
offer a good timeline.
Councilmembers concurred to direct staff to proceed to facilitate the preparation
of the Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element Update.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Lyons adjourned the
Joint City Council/Planning Commission Special Meeting at 6:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
__________________________
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 2nd day of March, 2021.
__________________________
Nancy Lyons, Mayor
__________________________
Kenneth Mok,
Planning Commission Chairman
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lyons called the Regular City Council meeting
to order at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Lyons announced 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: Council Member Tye 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; Amy Haug, Human Resources and Risk Manager; Ryan Wright,
Parks and Recreation Director; Christy Murphy, Recreation Superintendent; David
Liu, Public Works Director; Hal Ghafari, Public Works Manager/Assistant City
Engineer; Anthony Jordan, Parks and Maintenance Superintendent; Greg Gubman,
Community Development Director; Dianna Honeywell, Director of Finance; Ken
Desforges, Director of Information Services; Marsha Roa, Public Information
Manager; Cecilia Arellano, Public Information Coordinator; Kristina Santana, City
Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As submitted.
1. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
CC/Santana read the following public comments submitted via email:
Allen Wilson felt the City should return to holding public meetings at the AQMD
Auditorium.
Andrew Zhang asked the City Council to implement a “Hero Pay” ordinance to
protect grocery store workers.
Adrienne Cotterell understands why the City is holding telephonic me etings but
does not understand why it is not using Zoom or other comparable systems to
gain wider audience participation.
Raphael Plunkett thanked the City Council for recognizing Black History Month,
wrote in opposition to consideration of digital bill boards in Diamond Bar and
invited residents to participate in the upcoming International Dark Sky week April
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5th through 12th, 2021.
Public comments offered telephonically:
None offered.
CM/Fox stated that in-person gatherings are still not permitted and the City does
not have access to the AQMD facility because it is currently closed to the public.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR: MPT/Low moved, C/Liu seconded, to approve the
Consent Calendar as presented. 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
3.1 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
3.1a FEBRUARY 2, 2021 STUDY
3.1B FEBRUARY 2, 2021 REGULAR MEETING - UPDATED
3.2 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER DATED JANUARY 28, 2021 THROUGH
FEBRUARY 10, 2021 TOTALING $396,885.74.
3.3 APPROVED FOR THE MONTHS OF AUGUST 2020 AND REVISED
JULY 2020 TREASURER’S STATEMENTS.
3.4 ADOPTED THE PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 2021 AS
BLACK HISTORY MONTH.
3.5 APPROVED EXONERATION OF SURETY BOND NO. 929638539 TO
INSTALL MONUMENTATION FOR TRACT MAP 63623 (SOUTH POINTE
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT).
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
5. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
5.1 DIAMOND BAR HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE PLAN
AtoCM/Santos provided the staff report and recommended Council
adoption.
Public comments offered telephonically:
Paul Deibel spoke in favor of adopting the Diamond Bar Homelessness
Response Plan and wanted to understand the process for adoption ,
was concerned about “hidden” homelessness not being addressed,
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why other community-based organizations did not participate and
suggested that through its Housing Element or the Homelessness plan,
Diamond Bar offer financial support to Pomona’s regionally oriented
homeless shelter.
Mayor Lyons closed the public comment period.
C/Liu asked how the plan would assist at-risk residents. AtoCM/Santos
responded that the plan would allow the City to put information on its
website, to collaborate with all other jurisdictions and other partners to
proactively work together to prevent homelessness.
C/Tye asked if funding was available to cities from LA County from the tax
revenue generated to address homelessness and AtoCM/Santos
explained that staff will need to determine what funding is available
through Measure H.
C/Chou asked how would the City implement the plan and AtoCM/Santos
responded that work has been done to implement the plan and once
approved, action items will be implemented upon acquisition of funding.
MPT/Low asked if the City would receive funding directly from the County
or through SGVCOG and AtoCM/Santos responded that the plan was
funded by SGVCOG through Measure H and other funding sources.
Some of the community/partnership outreach with private property owners
can be done through existing services with SGVCOG and there may be
additional direct funding through Measure H from LA County or other
grants.
MPT/Low asked the scope of Diamond Bar’s involvement and
AtoCM/Santos responded that Diamond Bar takes a citywide approach
looking at individual community needsand how the City can be positioned
within the regional to support programs to help further its plan.
M/Lyons thought the City had participated in the Homeless Count every
year except for January 2021 due to COVID. AtoCM/Santos responded
that the last countsDiamond Bar participated in were in 2011 and 2013.
C/Chou added that LAHSA conducted annual counts within the City each
year with the exception of the this year due to COVID-19.
MTP/Low moved, C/Chou seconded, to adopt the Diamond Bar
Homelessness Response Plan. 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
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C/Liu recused himself from consideration of Item 5.2 because he lives in District
41, and did not participate in the discussion.
5.2 DISSOLUTION OF LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 41.
PWD/Liu provided the staff presentation and recommended the City
Council take the necessary steps to dissolve Landscaping
Assessment District No. 41.
There were no public comments offered.
C/Chou asked if the four HOA’s were functioning and able to collect dues.
PWD/Liu responded that all four HOA’s are active but only received a
response to staff outreach from one of the four.
CA/DeBerry explained the enforcement procedures. In this case, the City
would treat this matter the same as any other private property. During the
public outreach process, property owners will learn about the process for
getting their HOA’s operating to maintain their private properties.
C/Tye asked the outcome of the outreach to the HOA’s and PWD/Liu said
that staff sent mailings and left several voicemails and were advised by
one HOA that it is up to the Board whether to make decisions or follow up.
CA/DeBerry confirmed to C/Tye that ultimately, the burden of maintaining
the property falls on the property owners and he believed that during the
outreach process, property owners would begin to communicate and get
organized or agree to approve an assessment increase.
MPT/Low recalled that Council instructed staff to “live within its means”
and asked if the current assessment would allow staff to fulfill its
responsibilities to take care of the district without General Fund subsidies .
PWD/Liu responded that that necessary base level of service is no longer
sustainable.
M/Lyons asked if the outreach program would include an invitation to a
virtual meeting and PWD/Liu confirmed the outreach process will include
one or two virtual meetings. The public will also be given online
resources. Staff anticipates receiving feedback and concerns from the
property owners to which staff will respond.
C/Chou moved, M/Lyons seconded, to direct staff to take the necessary
steps to dissolve Landscaping Assessment District No. 41. Motion carried
by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chou, Tye, MPT/Low, M/Lyons
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Liu
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C/Liu returned to the meeting.
C/Chou and MPT/Low recused themselves from Item 5.3 because they live in
District 39, and did not participate in the discussion.
5.3 DISSOLUTION OF LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 39.
PWD/Liu provided the staff presentation and recommended the City
Council take the necessary steps to dissolve Landscaping
Assessment District No. 39.
Public comments offered telephonically:
Paul Deibel said he was shocked about the amount of General Fund
monies that were going toward maintaining these districts and wondered if
homeowners were aware that the maintenance may cost them more if
done by their HOA’s and that it might result in increases in their
HOA/fire insurance premiums.
Mayor Lyons closed the public comment period.
C/Liu asked how the cost of maintaining these areas has increased over
the years and what resources would be put in place to assist in the
transition of moving the responsibility from the City to the residents.
PWD/Liu responded that staff will work with the property owners to set up
online service requests or call in with their questions and concerns to
make it as convenient as possible for the property owners.
C/Tye clarified that when Councilmembers inquire about “available
resources” Diamond Bar is not making funds available for maintenance
and residents are being released from the assessment they have been
paying.
C/Liu stated he did not mean “funds” but resources for assisting
homeowners in terms of responding to questions, etc.
C/Tye moved, C/Liu seconded, to take the necessary steps to dissolve
Landscaping Assessment District No. 39. Motion carried by the following
Roll Call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Liu, Tye, M/Lyons
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chou, MPT/Low
C/Chou and MPT/Low returned to the meeting.
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5.4 FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW.
FD/Honeywell provided the staff report.
There were no public comments offered.
C/Chou asked why Prop A revenue and expenditures were less than
budgeted. FD/Honeywell explained it was because of less bus passes
being sold and less payroll cost being charged to Prop A due to COVID-
19. In addition, contract bus services for senior programming is being
reduced because the programs are not taking place during the pandemic.
C/Chou asked if this review included the money for the sale of Prop A
Funds and FD/Honeywell confirmed and indicated that the sale of Prop A
funds will conclude shortly and transfer of funds are scheduled to occur
this week.
C/Liu asked what challenges the City may encounter given the ongoing
pandemic. FD/Honeywell said that it depends on when things begin to
open up again. Staff can control expenditures to a certain degree, but
there are maintenance levels to maintain which will depend on how
revenue flows in to the City such as TOT, sales tax and property tax.
C/Tye thanked FD/Honeywell for a very thorough and comprehensive
report.
MPT/Low echoed C/Tye.
M/Lyons agreed that FD/Honeywell provided a very thorough and
comprehensive report and in spite of having trouble with TOT, etc. the City
is in good shape and very fortunate that the sales tax revenue exceeded
expectations.
C/Liu moved, MPT/Low seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 2021-05
amending the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Municipal Budget Revenue
Estimates and Appropriations. 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
6. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE
REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Chou thanked staff for a great meeting and agenda materials. He wished
everyone a Happy Lunar New Year, acknowledged the downward trend of
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COVID-19 on a statewide level and an increase in vaccine sites, and
commended the Council for its historic recognition of Black History Month.
C/Liu thanked staff for their detailed presentations and the Council for adopting a
proclamation declaring February as Black History Month. He thanked residents
for reaching out to the City with their issues, reported on his participation with
WVUSD and reminded students and parents to reach out to the district with
student concerns. He wished everyone a Happy Lunar New Year and good
health and happiness.
C/Tye thanked CM/Fox for placing the Black History Month proclamation on
tonight’s agenda and encouraged everyone to read the February issue of The
Windmill dedicated to the celebration of Black History Month. He thanked staff
for their efforts to provide Council with complete information for Council to make
decisions in the best interest of the community.
MPT/Low thanked CM/Fox for his leadership and staff for a grea t job with
presentations and reports for tonight’s meeting as well as, their stewardship
during COVID. She thanked residents for their continued adherence to safety
measures while moving forward with life. Take time to enjoy life and share joy
with others and Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate it.
M/Lyons thanked staff for excellent reports and presentations and her colleagues
who provided very thoughtful discussions of agenda items. For residents who
are having difficulty getting appointments to be vaccinated check on the new
vaccination hub at CalPoly Pomona at https://myturn.ca.gov/ or call the number
on the City’s website. She thanked residents who expressed their thoughts and
concerns and willingness to help with aesthetics and function of the local post
office and will keep residents apprised of her continuing efforts to pursue
possible improvements with postal officials.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Lyons adjourned the
Regular City Council Meeting at 8:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
__________________________
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 2nd day of March, 2021.
__________________________
Nancy Lyons, Mayor
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Agenda #: 3.2
Meeting Date: March 2, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: CITY COUNCIL RECEIPT OF COMMISSION MINUTES.
STRATEGIC
GOAL:
Open, Engaged & Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive and file the Traffic & Transportation Commission meeting minutes of
November 12, 2020; and
2. Receive and file the Planning Commission meeting minutes of January 12, 2021
and January 26, 2021.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
It is the practice of the City of Diamond Bar to provide the City Council with approved
Commission meeting minutes. The attached minutes have been approved and are
being transmitted to the Council for your information.
PREPARED BY:
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Attachments:
1. 3.2.a Traffic and Transportation Commission Minutes of November 12, 2020
2. 3.2.b Planning Commission Minutes of January 12, 2021
3. 3.2.c Planning Commission Minutes of January 26, 2021
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Agenda #: 3.3
Meeting Date: March 2, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: RATIFICATION OF CHECK REGISTER DATED FEBRUARY 11, 2021
THROUGH FEBRUARY 24, 2024 TOTALING $250,859.88.
STRATEGIC
GOAL:
Responsible Stewardship of Public Resources
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify the Check Register.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Expenditure of $250,859.88.
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 February 11, 2021 through
February 24, 2021 totaling $250,859.88 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:
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REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
1. 3.3.a Check Register Affidavit 3-2-2021
2. 3.3.b Check Register 3-2-2021
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
1288 2/19/2021 CALPERS PENSION CONTRIBUTION 01/30/21-
02/12/21 PP 04/21
239 21110 $140.44
2/19/2021 CALPERS PENSION CONTRIBUTION 01/30/21-
02/12/21 PP 04/21
241 21110 $140.44
2/19/2021 CALPERS PENSION CONTRIBUTION 01/30/21-
02/12/21 PP 04/21
238 21110 $215.77
2/19/2021 CALPERS PENSION CONTRIBUTION 01/30/21-
02/12/21 PP 04/21
207 21110 $292.34
2/19/2021 CALPERS PENSION CONTRIBUTION 01/30/21-
02/12/21 PP 04/21
201 21110 $407.89
2/19/2021 CALPERS PENSION CONTRIBUTION 01/30/21-
02/12/21 PP 04/21
206 21110 $440.00
2/19/2021 CALPERS PENSION CONTRIBUTION 01/30/21-
02/12/21 PP 04/21
250 21110 $1,034.73
2/19/2021 CALPERS PENSION CONTRIBUTION 01/30/21-
02/12/21 PP 04/21
100 21110 $33,276.17
CHECK TOTAL $35,947.78
1289 2/19/2021 CALPERS PENSION CONTRIBUTION 02/01/21-
02/28/21 PP 04/21
100 21110 $462.55
CHECK TOTAL $462.55
1290 2/19/2021 TASC FLEX SPENDING MEDICAL & CHILDCARE
02/19/2021
238 21118 $10.10
2/19/2021 TASC FLEX SPENDING MEDICAL & CHILDCARE
02/19/2021
239 21118 $10.10
2/19/2021 TASC FLEX SPENDING MEDICAL & CHILDCARE
02/19/2021
241 21118 $10.10
2/19/2021 TASC FLEX SPENDING MEDICAL & CHILDCARE
02/19/2021
206 21118 $18.02
2/19/2021 TASC FLEX SPENDING MEDICAL & CHILDCARE
02/19/2021
250 21118 $30.65
2/19/2021 TASC FLEX SPENDING MEDICAL & CHILDCARE
02/19/2021
100 21118 $1,259.48
CHECK TOTAL $1,338.45
1291 2/19/2021 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGNTS-
303248
DEF COMP CONTRIBUTION & LOAN
PYMTS 02/19/2021
201 21109 $82.64
2/19/2021 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGNTS-
303248
DEF COMP CONTRIBUTION & LOAN
PYMTS 02/19/2021
239 21109 $100.15
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
2/19/2021 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGNTS-
303248
DEF COMP CONTRIBUTION & LOAN
PYMTS 02/19/2021
241 21109 $100.15
2/19/2021 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGNTS-
303248
DEF COMP CONTRIBUTION & LOAN
PYMTS 02/19/2021
207 21109 $166.67
2/19/2021 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGNTS-
303248
DEF COMP CONTRIBUTION & LOAN
PYMTS 02/19/2021
238 21109 $200.30
2/19/2021 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGNTS-
303248
DEF COMP CONTRIBUTION & LOAN
PYMTS 02/19/2021
250 21109 $246.98
2/19/2021 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGNTS-
303248
DEF COMP CONTRIBUTION & LOAN
PYMTS 02/19/2021
206 21109 $248.28
2/19/2021 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGNTS-
303248
DEF COMP CONTRIBUTION & LOAN
PYMTS 02/19/2021
100 21109 $12,429.12
CHECK TOTAL $13,574.29
1292 2/24/2021 AIRGAS INC HELIUM - RECREATION 100630 51200 $8.00
2/24/2021 AIRGAS INC HELIUM - RECREATION 100520 51200 $93.00
CHECK TOTAL $101.00
1293 2/24/2021 ASCAP MUSIC LICENSING 100520 55300 $734.00
CHECK TOTAL $734.00
1294 2/24/2021 BROADCAST MUSIC INC MUSIC LICENSING 100520 55300 $724.00
CHECK TOTAL $724.00
1295 2/24/2021 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS COMMISSION
SMIP FEE OCT-DEC'20 100 20603 $630.07
CHECK TOTAL $630.07
1296 2/24/2021 CANNON CORPORATION PLAN CHECK - 22438 STEEPLECHASE 100615 54420 $103.83
2/24/2021 CANNON CORPORATION FINAL MAP - 850 S. BREA CANYON RD. 100 22109 $1,360.00
2/24/2021 CANNON CORPORATION PLAN CHECK - 850 BREA CANYON
PARCEL MAP
100 22109 $137.50
2/24/2021 CANNON CORPORATION PLAN CHECK - 22438 STEEPLECHASE 100615 54420 $622.93
CHECK TOTAL $2,224.26
1297 2/24/2021 CNC PRINTWERKS BUSINESS CARDS FOR JOY TSAI
(PLANNING)
100130 52110 $86.51
CHECK TOTAL $86.51
1298 2/24/2021 CODING MINDS INC INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT WINTER 2021 100520 55320 $420.00
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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 $420.00
1299 2/24/2021 DAY & NITE COPY CENTER INC COPIES - DISTRICTS #39 & 41
DISSOLUTION LETTERS
100610 52110 $591.30
CHECK TOTAL $591.30
1300 2/24/2021 DEPARTMENT OF
CONSERVATION
BUILDING STANDARDS ADMIN FEES
OCT-DEC'20
100 20604 $241.04
CHECK TOTAL $241.04
1301 2/24/2021 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EMPLOYMENT LIVESCAN 100220 52510 $32.00
CHECK TOTAL $32.00
1302 2/24/2021 DMPR 4 LLC STORAGE UNITS FOR MAR 2021 100130 52302 $1,576.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,576.00
1303 2/24/2021 EXTERIOR PRODUCTS CORP PRESIDENT'S DAY FLAG INSTALLATION &
REMOVAL
100630 55505 $5,895.00
CHECK TOTAL $5,895.00
1304 2/24/2021 FEDERAL EXPRESS
CORPORATION
EXPRESS MAIL - GENERAL 100130 52170 $100.73
2/24/2021 FEDERAL EXPRESS
CORPORATION
EXPRESS MAIL - GENERAL 100130 52170 $22.86
CHECK TOTAL $123.59
1305 2/24/2021 FOOTHILL BUILDING MATERIALS
INC
SAND & SAND BAGS TO LOCAL FIRE
STATIONS
100655 51250 $1,471.68
CHECK TOTAL $1,471.68
1306 2/24/2021 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
CORP
ANALOG PHONE LINES - SUMMARY BILL
1/28/21
100230 52200 $365.82
CHECK TOTAL $365.82
1307 2/24/2021 HARDY & HARPER INC ROAD MAINTENANCE SERVICES 100655 55512 $1,844.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,844.00
1308 2/24/2021 HD SUPPLY CONSTRUCTION LTD ROAD MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 100655 51250 $957.24
CHECK TOTAL $957.24
1309 2/24/2021 HODGMAN ENTERPRISES PRINTING AND MAILING DBC
SHOWCASE POSTCARD
100510 52160 $1,792.79
CHECK TOTAL $1,792.79
1310 2/24/2021 INLAND SOCAL MEDIA GROUP
LLC
DBC AD FOR MARCH 2020 100510 52160 $750.00
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CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
CHECK TOTAL $750.00
1311 2/24/2021 ITERIS INC CS/TRAFFIC SIGNAL TIMING - JAN 2021 207650 54410 $1,369.83
CHECK TOTAL $1,369.83
1312 2/24/2021 J & J'S SPORTS & TROPHIES STAFF APPAREL EMBROIDERY 100240 51400 $18.74
CHECK TOTAL $18.74
1313 2/24/2021 KEVIN D JONES CS - SR-57/60 ADVOCACY - JAN 2021 100615 54400 $4,000.00
CHECK TOTAL $4,000.00
1314 2/24/2021 KOA CORPORATION LRSP PREPARATION - JAN 2021 100615 54410 $610.60
2/24/2021 KOA CORPORATION LRSP PREPARATION - JAN 2021 255615 54400 $5,495.39
CHECK TOTAL $6,105.99
1315 2/24/2021 LEWIS ENGRAVING INC NAME BADGES 100130 52140 $27.52
CHECK TOTAL $27.52
1316 2/24/2021 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC
WORKS
LA COUNTY IW SERVICES - SEPT 2020 100610 55550 $3,230.91
2/24/2021 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC
WORKS
LA COUNTY IW SERVICES - NOV/DEC
2020
100610 55550 $3,538.83
2/24/2021 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC
WORKS
LA COUNTY IW SERVICES - OCT-NOV 100610 55550 $946.93
2/24/2021 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC
WORKS
LA COUNTY IW SERVICES - SEPT-OCT 100610 55550 $5,951.47
CHECK TOTAL $13,668.14
1317 2/24/2021 LOS ANGELES TIMES DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION 100130 52405 $46.26
CHECK TOTAL $46.26
1318 2/24/2021 MANAGED HEALTH NETWORK EAP PREMIUM FOR FEB 2021 100 21114 $151.20
CHECK TOTAL $151.20
1319 2/24/2021 MERCURY DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
INC
RECYCLING FEES 250170 55000 $1,303.31
CHECK TOTAL $1,303.31
1320 2/24/2021 MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL
INC
CANYON LOOP TRAIL DESIGN - JAN
2021
301630 56104 $2,676.00
CHECK TOTAL $2,676.00
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CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
1321 2/24/2021 MICHAEL BALLIET CONSULTING
LLC
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
SERVICES
250170 54900 $3,102.50
CHECK TOTAL $3,102.50
1322 2/24/2021 NETWORK PARATRANSIT SYSTEMS
INC
DIAMOND RIDE SERVICES - DECEMBER
2020
206650 55560 $12,360.79
CHECK TOTAL $12,360.79
1323 2/24/2021 NEXTECH SYSTEMS INC TS MAINTENANCE - BATTERY BACK-UP
SYSTEM REPAIR
100655 55536 $265.49
CHECK TOTAL $265.49
1324 2/24/2021 NRPA NATIONAL PARKS & RECREATION
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
100520 52400 $65.00
CHECK TOTAL $65.00
1325 2/24/2021 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL 100220 52510 $239.00
CHECK TOTAL $239.00
1326 2/24/2021 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR BILL RAWLINGS REIMBURSEMENT FROM NOV. 3, 2020
ELECTION
100130 53530 $281.83
CHECK TOTAL $281.83
1327 2/24/2021 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR CONSULATE GENERAL
OF BANGLADESH
EVENT REFUND 100 20202 $2,320.44
CHECK TOTAL $2,320.44
1328 2/24/2021 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR ERNESTO MERO EVENT REFUND 100 20202 $3,980.00
CHECK TOTAL $3,980.00
1329 2/24/2021 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR HUMBERTO RODRIGUEZ EVENT REFUND 100 20202 $2,500.00
CHECK TOTAL $2,500.00
1330 2/24/2021 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR JENNIFER MAHLKE REIMBURSEMENT FROM NOV. 3, 2020
ELECTION
100130 53530 $281.83
CHECK TOTAL $281.83
1331 2/24/2021 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR JOHN GOLINGAN EVENT REFUND 100 20202 $2,793.44
CHECK TOTAL $2,793.44
1332 2/24/2021 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR MONIKA GONZALEZ PICNIC DEPOSIT REFUND JANUARY 2020 100 20202 $100.00
CHECK TOTAL $100.00
1333 2/24/2021 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR RUTH LOW REIMBURSEMENT FROM NOV. 3, 2020
ELECTION
100130 53530 $281.83
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CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
CHECK TOTAL $281.83
1334 2/24/2021 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR STAN LIU REIMBURSEMENT FROM NOV. 3, 2020
ELECTION
100130 53530 $281.83
CHECK TOTAL $281.83
1335 2/24/2021 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR TOMMY ORONA REIMBURSEMENT FROM NOV. 3, 2020
ELECTION
100130 53530 $281.83
CHECK TOTAL $281.83
1336 2/24/2021 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR SAM CASTORENA JR. REIMBURSEMENT FROM NOV. 3, 2020
ELECTION
100130 53530 $281.83
CHECK TOTAL $281.83
1337 2/24/2021 PAPER RECYCLING &
SHREDDING
RECYCLING FEES 250170 55000 $65.00
CHECK TOTAL $65.00
1338 2/24/2021 PROTECTION ONE INC BURGLAR ALARM - SYCAMORE CNYN
PARK
100630 52320 $171.18
CHECK TOTAL $171.18
1339 2/24/2021 PUBLIC STORAGE #23051 STORAGE UNIT FOR MAR. 2021 100130 52302 $466.00
CHECK TOTAL $466.00
1340 2/24/2021 QUINN RENTAL SERVICES EQUIPMENT RENTAL 100655 52300 $607.52
CHECK TOTAL $607.52
1341 2/24/2021 RAPHAEL H PLUNKETT STIPEND - PARKS & REC COMMISSION
MTG. 01.28.2021
100520 52525 $45.00
CHECK TOTAL $45.00
1342 2/24/2021 REGIONAL TAP SERVICE CENTER FOOTHILL PASSES - JANUARY 2021 206650 55620 $164.40
2/24/2021 REGIONAL TAP SERVICE CENTER FOOTHILL PASSES - JANUARY 2021 206650 55610 $657.60
CHECK TOTAL $822.00
1343 2/24/2021 REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY
CLERK
CANDIDATE STATEMENT PRINTING COST 100130 53530 $3,109.02
CHECK TOTAL $3,109.02
1344 2/24/2021 RETAIL MARKETING SERVICES INC NOVEMBER SHOPPING CART 250170 55000 $250.00
2/24/2021 RETAIL MARKETING SERVICES INC SHOPPING CART RETRIEVAL SERVICES 250170 55000 $340.00
CHECK TOTAL $590.00
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CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
1345 2/24/2021 SC FUELS FLEET VEHICLES - JAN 2021 502620 52330 $30.53
2/24/2021 SC FUELS FLEET VEHICLES - JAN 2021 502430 52330 $121.74
2/24/2021 SC FUELS FLEET VEHICLES - JAN 2021 502655 52330 $562.59
2/24/2021 SC FUELS FLEET VEHICLES - JAN 2021 502630 52330 $595.02
2/24/2021 SC FUELS FLEET VEHICLE FUEL - FEB 2021 502430 52330 $72.31
2/24/2021 SC FUELS FLEET VEHICLE FUEL - FEB 2021 502630 52330 $432.20
2/24/2021 SC FUELS FLEET VEHICLE FUEL - FEB 2021 502655 52330 $650.48
CHECK TOTAL $2,464.87
1346 2/24/2021 SCHAFER CONSULTING CONSULTING SERVICES - ERP
PROJECT/JAN 2021
503230 56135 $9,920.00
CHECK TOTAL $9,920.00
1347 2/24/2021 SCI CONSULTING GROUP PROF SERVICES - LLAD #38, 39 & 41 238638 54900 $2,733.22
2/24/2021 SCI CONSULTING GROUP PROF SERVICES - LLAD #38, 39 & 41 239639 54900 $2,733.23
2/24/2021 SCI CONSULTING GROUP PROF SERVICES - LLAD #38, 39 & 41 241641 54900 $2,733.23
CHECK TOTAL $8,199.68
1348 2/24/2021 SESAC RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
INC
MUSIC PERFORMANCE LICENSE 100520 55300 $965.00
CHECK TOTAL $965.00
1349 2/24/2021 SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE - JAN
2021
207650 55536 $6,409.00
2/24/2021 SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINT/CALL-OUTS -
JAN 2021
207650 55536 $3,058.26
2/24/2021 SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPAIR - DBB/SPROUTS 207650 55536 $1,116.08
CHECK TOTAL $10,583.34
1350 2/24/2021 SIMPSON ADVERTISING INC DESIGN AND FINAL ART MARCH 2021 4-
PAGE NEWSLETTER
100240 54900 $1,575.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,575.00
1351 2/24/2021 SJC 3 CONSULTING INC CDBG HOME IMP CONSULT ADMN FEES
NOV-DEC20 JAN21
225440 54900 $4,080.00
CHECK TOTAL $4,080.00
1352 2/24/2021 SOCIAL VOCATIONAL SERVICES WEED ABATEMENT - JANUARY 2021 100645 55528 $2,825.00
CHECK TOTAL $2,825.00
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CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
1353 2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON DIAMOND BAR CENTER - 12.03.20 -
01.04.21
100510 52210 $2,960.03
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON DIAMOND BAR CENTER - JAN 2021 100510 52210 $2,811.22
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 20850 HIGH COUNTRY 1.13.21 - 2.11.21 241641 52210 $12.97
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 20980 E. CANYON RIDGE 1.13.21 -
2.11.21
241641 52210 $12.99
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 1000 S. LEMON 1.14.21 - 2.12.21 238638 52210 $13.49
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON PARKS 12.29.20 - 1.28.21 (JAN) 100630 52210 $2,433.95
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 21208 WASHINGTON 1.13.21 - 2.11.21 100630 52210 $14.13
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 633 GRAND 1.12.21 - 2.10.21 238638 52210 $12.93
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 2746 BREA CANYON ROAD 1.15.21 -
2.16.21
238638 52210 $2.56
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 3564 BREA CANYON ROAD 1.15.21 -
2.16.21
238638 52210 $2.94
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 22745 SUNSET CROSSING RD 1.15.21 -
2.16.21
238638 52210 $2.89
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 2025 DIAMOND BAR BLVD. 1.15.21 -
2.16.21
238638 52210 $2.30
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON GS-1 23331 GOLDEN SPRINGS PED 100655 52210 $76.60
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 20781 PATHFINDER
TC-1
100655 52210 $127.88
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 21250 GOLDEN
SPRINGS TC-1
100655 52210 $77.20
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 3564 BREA CANYON RD
LS-3
100655 52210 $85.99
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SAFETY LIGHTS - 2746 BREA CANYON
ROAD LS-3
100655 52210 $162.62
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 20791 GOLDEN
SPRINGS TC-1
100655 52210 $118.58
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 20439 GOLDEN
SPRINGS PED TC-1
100655 52210 $100.59
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 1450 BRIDGEGATE
& VARIOUS TC-1
100655 52210 $417.98
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 1611 BREA
CANYON TC-1
100655 52210 $65.18
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 801 S LEMON &
VARIOUS TC-1
100655 52210 $298.38
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON GS-1 - 1215 S BREA CANYON 100655 52210 $89.38
2/24/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRAFFIC CONTROL - 717 GRAND AVE
TC-1
100655 52210 $149.66
CHECK TOTAL $10,052.44
1354 2/24/2021 SPECTRUM BUSINESS INTERNET SERVICE - HERITAGE PARK 100230 54030 $264.98
2/24/2021 SPECTRUM BUSINESS CABLE TV SERVICE - DBC 100230 54030 $123.04
CHECK TOTAL $388.02
1355 2/24/2021 STEPHEN QIU STIPEND – PARKS & REC COMMISSION
MEETING 01.28.2021
100520 52525 $45.00
CHECK TOTAL $45.00
1356 2/24/2021 TASC FSA - MONTHLY ADMIN FEES 100220 52515 $209.52
CHECK TOTAL $209.52
1357 2/24/2021 THE GAS COMPANY CITY HALL 1.12.21 - 2.11.21 100620 52215 $1,141.23
2/24/2021 THE GAS COMPANY DBC - 01.14.21 - 02.16.21 100510 52215 $886.26
CHECK TOTAL $2,027.49
1358 2/24/2021 THE WINDMILL ADVERTISEMENT FOR RECREATION
EASTER EVENT
100520 52160 $500.00
CHECK TOTAL $500.00
1359 2/24/2021 UNITED RECORDS MANAGEMENT
INC
OFF-SITE STORAGE OF BACK-UP TAPES -
JAN 2021
100230 55000 $594.00
CHECK TOTAL $594.00
1360 2/24/2021 US BANK CALCARD STATEMENT FOR JANUARY
2021
999 28100 $7,883.86
CHECK TOTAL $7,883.86
1361 2/24/2021 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT RECYCLED WATER - JAN. 2021 238638 52220 $691.00
2/24/2021 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT PARKS WATER - JAN 2021 100630 52220 $8,809.81
2/24/2021 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DIST 38 WATER - JAN 2021 238638 52220 $8,126.24
2/24/2021 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DIST 39 WATER - JAN 2021 239639 52220 $5,123.52
2/24/2021 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DBC WATER - JAN 2021 100510 52220 $233.67
2/24/2021 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT DIST 41 WATER - JAN 2021 241641 52220 $4,918.87
2/24/2021 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT CITY HALL WATER - JAN 2021 100620 52220 $323.34
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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 $28,226.45
1362 2/24/2021 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC CITYWIDE TREE CARE/MAINT. 1.16.21 -
1.31.21
100645 55522 $11,823.50
2/24/2021 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC CITYWIDE TREE WATERING 1.16.21 -
1.31.21
100645 55522 $680.00
CHECK TOTAL $12,503.50
1363 2/24/2021 WOODRUFF SPRADLIN & SMART LEGAL SVCS - DECEMBER 2020 106120 54020 $184.00
2/24/2021 WOODRUFF SPRADLIN & SMART LEGAL SVCS - DECEMBER 2020 100120 54020 $230.00
2/24/2021 WOODRUFF SPRADLIN & SMART LEGAL SVCS - DECEMBER 2020 100120 54020 $258.00
2/24/2021 WOODRUFF SPRADLIN & SMART LEGAL SVCS - DECEMBER 2020 100 22107 $322.00
2/24/2021 WOODRUFF SPRADLIN & SMART LEGAL SVCS - DECEMBER 2020 100120 54020 $782.00
2/24/2021 WOODRUFF SPRADLIN & SMART LEGAL SVCS - DECEMBER 2020 100120 54020 $1,104.00
2/24/2021 WOODRUFF SPRADLIN & SMART LEGAL SVCS - DECEMBER 2020 100120 54020 $2,806.00
2/24/2021 WOODRUFF SPRADLIN & SMART LEGAL SVCS - DECEMBER 2020 106120 54020 $5,586.99
CHECK TOTAL $11,272.99
GRAND TOTAL $250,859.88
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Agenda #: 3.4
Meeting Date: March 2, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: TREASURER'S STATEMENT
STRATEGIC
GOAL:
Responsible Stewardship of Public Resources
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the September 2020 Treasurer’s Statement.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Consistent with City policy, the Finance Department presents the monthly Treasurer’s
Statement to the City Council for review and approval. This statement shows the cash
balances with a breakdown of various investment accounts and the yield to maturity
from investments. This statement also includes an investment portfolio management
report which details the activities of investments. All investments have been made in
accordance with the City’s Investment Policy.
PREPARED BY:
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Attachments:
1. 3.4.a Semtember 2020 Treasurer's Statement
2. 3.4.b September 2020 Investment Portfolio Report
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Agenda #: 3.5
Meeting Date: March 2, 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. 2021-06 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 February 24, 2021, there were
1,185,457 confirmed cases and 20,987 deaths in Los Angeles County (including 3,077
cases and 63 deaths in Diamond Bar). Updated numbers will be provided for the
Resolution at the meeting.
On January 25, 2021, Governor Newsom canceled the Regional Stay Home Order that
tied restrictions to available ICU capacity state-wide. All Counties have gone back to
the Tier System under the Blue Print for Safer Econo my. While conditions are
improving, Los Angeles County remains in Tier 1 (widespread) under the State’s
Blueprint for a Safer Economy which is the worst tier. Governor 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 .
Additionally, Los Angeles County Public Health issued an updated Public Health Order
on February 10, 2021 to clarify indoor services for Places o f Worship, which is now
limited to 25% of indoor capacity and must continue to comply with social physical
distancing requirements.
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 January 5,
2021, 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 communications 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 County 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.
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• Street sweeping activities continue, with the resumption of parking enforcement
in January 2021.
Recreation & Special Events Update:
• 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 held a virtual Showcase on February 17, with plans to
conduct virtual tours for upcoming reservation through 2021.
• Recreation staff and Council conducted a senior bag giveaway, and will evaluate
future opportunities should resources become available.
• 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.
Starting early 2021, vaccinations of Phase 1A healthcare workers and long -term care
residents and portions of Phase 1B for individuals 65 and older commenced. Eligibility
to receive vaccinations in the remaining Sectors in Tier 1B, which include Education and
Childcare, Emergency Services, and Food and Agriculture, is anticipated to begin i n
March 1, 2021. Individuals falling into the priority groups can register for their
vaccinations at the State of California vaccination portal https://myturn.ca.gov/. Mega
PODS for vaccinations have been expanded to include the nearby locations at the
Pomona Fairplex and Cal Poly Pomona. Based on current information, the target
vaccination availability for the general public is summer 2021.
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:
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Attachments:
1. 3.5.a Resolution No. 2021-06, Declaration of Emergency Extension
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-06
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 192 countries, infecting more
than ___________ persons and killing nearly _________ individuals worldwide. As of
March 1, 2021 there were nearly ____________ cases in the United States with more
than __________ deaths, including _________ cases and _______ deaths in Los
Angeles County (________ cases and ____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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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 Diamond Bar City Council adopted Resolution No. 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 No. 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 No. 2020-41 on
November 3, 2020, extending the local emergency due to the continued existence of a
local emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Diamond Bar City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-01 on
January 5, 2021, extending the local emergency due to the continued existence of a local
emergency; and
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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
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; with an updated Order issued February 10, 2021 to
allow for Places of Worship to allow indoor services with no more than 25% of capacity
and following social/physical distancing requirements; 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,
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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
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 2nd day of March, 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. 2021-06, was duly passed, approved and adopted by
the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar at a regular meeting held on the 2nd day of
March, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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Kristina Santana, City Clerk
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Agenda #: 5.1
Meeting Date: March 2, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY
REVITALIZATION PROGRAM GRANT (PROPOSITION 68 CYCLE 4)
APPLICATIONS FOR THE FUTURE NEW PARK AT 22555 SUNSET
CROSSING ROAD AND REHABILITATION PROJECT AT HERITAGE
PARK 2900 S. BREA CANYON ROAD.
STRATEGIC
GOAL:
Safe, Sustainable & Healthy Community
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-07, approving the filing of a Statewide Park
Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Application for the
future park at 22555 Sunset Crossing Road in the amount of $5 million, and
authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute and submit all documents
necessary to submit an application, accept, administer and expend the grant
funding; and,
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-08, approving the filing of a Statewide Park
Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Application for the
Heritage Park Rehabilitation Project at 2900 S. Brea Canyon Road in the am ount
of $6 million, and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute and
submit all documents necessary to submit an application, accept, administer and
expend the grant funding.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant
(Proposition 68) Cycle 4 could be used to fund both parks as well as park rehabilitation
projects, and requires no match from the City. If the City’s two grant applications are
funded for a total of $11 million in eligible projects, the City would be required to enter
into a contract with the State for each approved project under the grant.
BACKGROUND:
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The City has been evaluating outside funding sources to design and construct a future
new park at 22555 Sunset Crossing Road, along with the rehabilitation of Heritage Park
located at 2900 S. Brea Canyon Road. The projected cost for the future park on Sunset
Crossing Road and the renovation of Heritage Park are $5 million and $6 million
respectively, for a total of $11 million. The future park located on Sunset Crossing Road
is located at the terminus of the street adjacent to the Diamond Bar PONY baseball
fields, and is in an underserved area with zero park acres per 1,000 residents. Heritage
Park is an existing park facility largely constructed prior to the incorporation of the city
that is in need of considerable resources to upgrade.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed the specific amenities to be included in both park projects
during its Study Session meeting on July 16 , 2019. The City Council subsequently
approved two grant resolutions at its July 16, 2019 meeting for the 2019 Proposition 68
Cycle 3 grant applications for Sunset Crossing and Heritage Parks. While the City did
not receive funding approval during Cycle 3, there remains a possibility the City could
receive funding for the Proposition 68 Cycle 4 grant applications that are due on March
12, 2021. There are two resolutions for consideration as follows:
1. Future new park at 22555 Sunset Crossing Road – The project options were
presented to the City Council earlier during Study Session. The grant application
may include the specific amenities discussed during Council Study Session, for a
grant total up to $5 million.
2. Heritage Park Rehabilitation project at 2900 S. Brea Canyon Road – The project
options were presented to the City Council earlier during Study Session. The
grant application may include the amenities discussed during Council Study
Session, for a grant total up to $6 million.
City Council action adopting the attached Resolutions enables the City Manager to sign
all grant application documents. The Statewide Park Development and Community
Revitalization Program Grant is competitive, with the best grant applications selected to
receive funding. If the City’s grant applications are approved, the grant contract will be
executed by the City Manager. However, no work will commence on the project s until
funding is secured and the City Council approves the design and construction
agreements for park development and construction.
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Attachments:
1. 5.1.a Resolution No. 2021-07 - 22555 Sunset Crossing Road
2. 5.1.b Resolution No. 2021-08 - 2900 S Brea Canyon Road (Heritage Park)
3. 5.1.c Sunset Crossing Park - Grant Application
4. 5.1.d Heritage Park - Grant Application
5. 5.1.e Site Plan - Future Park Sunset Crossing Road
6. 5.1.f Site Plan - Heritage Park Rehabilitation Project
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK
DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated
the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant Program, setting up
necessary procedures governing the application; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and
Recreation require the Applicant to certify by resolution the approval of the application
before submission of said application to the State; and
WHEREAS, successful Applicants will enter into a contract with the State of
California to complete the Grant Scope project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Diamond
Bar hereby:
APPROVES THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE FOR THE FUTURE PARK
AT 22555 SUNSET CROSSING ROAD, DIAMOND BAR; AND
1. Certifies that said Applicant has or will have available, prior to commencement of
any work on the project included in this application, the sufficient funds to complete
the project; and
2. Certifies that if the project is awarded, the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds
to operate and maintain the project, and
3. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General
Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and
4. Delegates the authority to the City Manager to conduct all negotiations, sign and
submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements,
amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion
of the Grant Scope; and
5. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances,
rules, regulations and guidelines.
6. Will consider promoting inclusion per Public Resources Code §80001(b)(8 A -G).
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of March, 2021.
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Nancy A. Lyons, Mayor
ATTEST:
I, Kristina Santana, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was passed, adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held on the 2nd day of March, 2021, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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Kristina Santana, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK
DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated
the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant Program, setting up
necessary procedures governing the application; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and
Recreation require the Applicant to certify by resolution the approval of the application
before submission of said application to the State; and
WHEREAS, successful Applicants will enter into a contract with the State of
California to complete the Grant Scope project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Diamond
Bar hereby:
APPROVES THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR HERITAGE PARK, 2900 S.
BREA CANYON ROAD, DIAMOND BAR; AND
1. Certifies that said Applicant has or will have available, prior to commencement of
any work on the project included in this application, the sufficient funds to complete
the project; and
2. Certifies that if the project is awarded, the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds
to operate and maintain the project, and
3. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General
Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and
4. Delegates the authority to the City Manager to conduct all negotiations, sign and
submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements,
amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion
of the Grant Scope; and
5. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances,
rules, regulations and guidelines.
6. Will consider promoting inclusion per Public Resources Code §80001(b)(8 A -G).
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Resolution No. 2021-08
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of March, 2021.
_________________________
Nancy A. Lyons, Mayor
ATTEST:
I, Kristina Santana, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was passed, adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held on the 2nd day of March, 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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State of California – The Natural Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program of 2018
PROJECT APPLICATION FORM
PROJECT NAME FUTURE PARK AT 22555 SUNSET CROSSING ROAD
REQUESTED GRANT AMOUNT $5,000,000 _______________
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES $ _______________________
TOTAL PROJECT COST $5,000,000 _______________
PROJECT SITE NAME and PHYSICAL
ADDRESS where project is located
(including zip code)
Future Park at Sunset Crossing Road
22555 Sunset Crossing Road
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROJECT SITE OWNERSHIP
( all that apply)
Owned in fee simple by APPLICANT
Proposed Acquisition of ____ acres
Available (or will be available) under a _________year lease
or easement
TURN -KEY Project
NEAREST CROSS STREETS PROSPECTORS ROAD
COUNTY OF PROJECT LOCATION LOS ANGELES COUNTY
APPLICANT NAME (entity applying for the grant) and MAILING ADDRESS
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, 21810 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE as shown in Resolution
Daniel Fox, City Manager dfox@diamondbarca.gov (909) 839-7010
Name (typed or printed) and Title Email address Phone
APPLICATION CONTACT
Anthony Santos, Assistant to the City Manager asantos@diamondbarca.gov (909) 839-7013
Name (typed or printed) and Title Email address Phone
GRANT CONTACT For administration of grant if awarded (if different from AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE )
Anthony Santos, Assistant to the City Manager asantos@diamondbarca.gov (909) 839-7013
Name (typed or printed) and Title Email address Phone
GRANT SCOPE I represent and warrant that this APPLICATION describes the intended use of the requested
GRANT to complete the items listed in the attached Grant Scope/Cost Estimate Form. I declare under penalty of
perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the information contained in this APPLICATION , including
required attachments, is accurate.
_____________________________________________________________ ______________________
Signature of AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE as shown in Resolution Date
Print Name __________________________________ Title ________________________________________
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State of California – The Natural Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program of 2018
PROJECT APPLICATION FORM
PROJECT NAME HERITAGE PARK REHABILITATION PROJECT
REQUESTED GRANT AMOUNT $6,000,000 _______________
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES $ _______________________
TOTAL PROJECT COST $6,000,000 _______________
PROJECT SITE NAME and PHYSICAL
ADDRESS where project is located
(including zip code)
Heritage Park
2900 S Brea Canyon Road
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROJECT SITE OWNERSHIP
( all that apply)
Owned in fee simple by APPLICANT
Proposed Acquisition of ____ acres
Available (or will be available) under a _________year lease
or easement
TURN -KEY Project
NEAREST CROSS STREETS COLD SPRINGS LANE
COUNTY OF PROJECT LOCATION LOS ANGELES COUNTY
APPLICANT NAME (entity applying for the grant) and MAILING ADDRESS
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, 21810 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE as shown in Resolution
Daniel Fox, City Manager dfox@diamondbarca.gov (909) 839-7010
Name (typed or printed) and Title Email address Phone
APPLICATION CONTACT
Anthony Santos, Assistant to the City Manager asantos@diamondbarca.gov (909) 839-7013
Name (typed or printed) and Title Email address Phone
GRANT CONTACT For administration of grant if awarded (if different from AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE )
Anthony Santos, Assistant to the City Manager asantos@diamondbarca.gov (909) 839-7013
Name (typed or printed) and Title Email address Phone
GRANT SCOPE I represent and warrant that this APPLICATION describes the intended use of the requested
GRANT to complete the items listed in the attached Grant Scope/Cost Estimate Form. I declare under penalty of
perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the information contained in this APPLICATION , including
required attachments, is accurate.
_____________________________________________________________ ______________________
Signature of AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE as shown in Resolution Date
Print Name __________________________________ Title ________________________________________
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Site Plan - Future Park at Sunset Crossing Road
5.1.e
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Site Plan – Heritage Park Rehabilitation Project
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Kristina Santana
From:Allen J. Wilson <allenw2001@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday, March 2, 2021 3:27 PM
To:Kristina Santana
Cc:Allen Wilson; Dan Fox
Subject:Public Comments - Bus Bench/Shelters (Prop A)
CAUTION: This message originated outside of our City of Diamond Bar network.
Kristina:
I am requesting that my public comments be read at tonight's council meeting:
The City of Diamond Bar have a good number of bus riders who utilizes the bus bench and
shelters at the waiting area for their bus arrival to take them to their destination.
The bus riders utilizes Foothill Transit which offers five bus lines in and out of Diamond
Bar: 286, 482, 493, 853 and 854.
We need to take proactive action to utilize the full extent of Prop A funds to ensure adequate
number of bus benches and shelters.
Please convert some of the bus benches to bus shelters as this will help riders from any
weather conditions being rain or on a hot sunny day.
Please do not let Prop A sit idle in the city treasury so that the city can hope to convert those
funds to the general fund or utilize it a budget fix which defeats the purpose and intent of Prop
A.
We owe it to those who rely on public transportation as it is their necessity.
Regards,
Allen J. Wilson
Diamond Bar Resident
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Kristina Santana
From:Pamela <pdrun.fish@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, March 2, 2021 5:01 PM
To:Kristina Santana; Kristina Santana
Subject:Re: For Public Comment
CAUTION: This message originated outside of our City of Diamond Bar network.
Hi Kristina,
While I send another one to you with errors, sorry I didn't proofread. I meant to say "earn extra income and
instead, I wrote earn extra money.
Thank you for your time and patience,
Pamela
On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 4:55 PM Pamela <pdrun.fish@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Mayor Lyons, Mayor Pro Tem Low, and City Council Members,
I am writing in regards to the "Intent To Dissolve Landscape Assessment District 41" which I am opposed to.
When I received the letter of "Intent.." I couldn't believe what I was reading, I thought this can't happen, not
in The City of Diamond Bar, I knew I had to respond as soon as possible.`
It is in my opinion when the property/parcel owners were asked: "whether or not to approve an increase in
assessments.... with on‐going maintenance cost" in July 2019 election, there was a lot of misunderstanding of
the wording. It seems that the Mayor/City Council was asking the property/parcel owners to choose between
no increase or an open‐ended yearly high increase forever.
As a proud homeowner in The City of Diamond Bar for about 30 years, it is disheartening to think that as a
retiree on a fixed income, I am going to have to think of ways to earn extra money to pay for the "Intended"
changes.
Perhaps, if the question would have been asked: "for a gradual increase spread out over the years", there
would have been a better outcome.
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I have a question, why/how do you get public property (Los Angeles County) that is part of the City of
Diamond Bar's public property and then decide to change it into private property?
I do have many questions, but I will ask them on another day. I hope you will reconsider your "Intent..."
Thank you for your time on this matter, it is greatly appreciated,
Pamela Delgado