HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/23/2023PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
6:30 PM
Diamond Bar City Hall – Windmill Community Room
21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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Members of the public are encouraged to participate and address the Planning Commission
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limited to five minutes per agenda item, unless the Chairperson determines otherwise.
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CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM RAWLINGS
VICE CHAIRPERSON RUBEN TORRES
COMMISSIONER NAILA BARLAS
COMMISSIONER MAHENDRA GARG
COMMISSIONER RAYMOND WOLFE
City of Diamond Bar
Planning Commission
MEETING RULES
PUBLIC INPUT
Members of the public may address the Planning Commission on any item of business on the
agenda during the time the item is taken up by the Planning Comm ission. In addition, members
of the public may, during the Public Comment period address the Planning Commission on any
Consent Calendar item or any matter not on the agenda and within the Planning Commission’s
subject matter jurisdiction. Any material to be submitted to the Planning Commission at the
meeting should be submitted through the Minutes Secretary.
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otherwise. The Chairperson may adjust this time limit depending on the number of people
wishing to speak, the complexity of the matter, the length of the agenda, the hour and any other
relevant consideration. Speakers may address the Planning Commission only once on an
agenda item, except during public hearings, when the applicant/appellant may be afforded a
rebuttal.
Public comments must be directed to the Planning Commission. Behavior that disrupts the
orderly conduct of the meeting may result in the speaker being removed from the m eeting.
INFORMATION RELATING TO AGENDAS AND ACTIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Agendas for regular Planning Commission meetings are available 72 hours prior to the meeting
and are posted in the City’s regular posting locations and on the City’s website a t
www.diamondbarca.gov. The Planning Commission may take action on any item listed on the
agenda.
Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to agenda items are on file in the
Planning Division of the Community Development Department, located at 21810 Copley Drive,
and are available for public inspection upon request. If you have questions regarding an agenda
item, please call (909) 839-7030 during regular business hours.
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Email: info@diamondbarca.gov
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The City of Diamond Bar thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the
COVID-19 virus.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
PLANNING COMMISSION
May 23, 2023
AGENDA
Next Resolution No. 2023-09
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Naila Barlas, Mahendra Garg, Raymond
Wolfe, Ruben Torres, Vice Chairperson, William Rawlings, Chairperson
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairperson
3. 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 t he Planning
Commission on consent calendar items or other matters of interest not on the
agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning
Commission. Although the Planning Commission values your comments,
pursuant to the brown act, members of the Planning Commission 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 Planning Commission. Please complete a speaker
card and hand it to the Minutes Secretary (completion of this form is voluntary).
The Planning Commission will call on in-person speakers first and then
teleconference callers, one at a time to give their name and if there is an agen da
item number they wish to speak on before providing their comment. If you wish to
speak on a public hearing item or Planning Commission consideration item, you
will then be called upon to speak at that point in the agenda.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and
are approved by a single motion. Consent calendar items may be removed from
the agenda by request of the Planning Commission only:
4.1 Minutes of the Planning Commission Regular Meeting – March 28,
2023.
4.2 Minutes of the Planning Commission Regular Meeting – May 9, 2023
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5. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 Review Of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program -
Conformity with the General Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a
Resolution (Attachment A) finding the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital
Improvement Program in conformance with the General Plan.
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S): None.
8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9. STAFF COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY: Monday, May 29, 2023
In observance of the holiday, City offices will
be closed. City offices will re-open on
Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 6:30 pm
South Coast Air Quality Management District
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING:
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 6:30 pm
Windmill Community Room
Diamond Bar City Hall
21810 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 6:30 pm
South Coast Air Quality Management District
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING:
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 6:30 pm
Windmill Community Room
Diamond Bar City Hall
21810 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA
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11. ADJOURNMENT
4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY: Tuesday, July 4, 2023
In observance of the holiday, City offices will
be closed. City offices will re-open on
Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 28, 2023
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair/Wolfe called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Windmill Community Room,
21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Torres led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Ruben Torres, William Rawlings, and Chair
Raymond Wolfe
Absent: Commissioners Naila Barlas and Mahendra Garg were
excused.
Staff Present : James Eggert, Assistant City Attorney; Grace Lee, Senior
Planner; Mayuko (May) Nakajima, Associate Planner; Stella
Marquez, Administrative Coordinator.
2. REORGANIZATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION – SELECTION OF CHAIR
AND VICE-CHAIR.
2.1 Selection of Chair
C/Torres nominated C/Rawlings to serve as Chair of the Planning Commission.
C/Wolfe seconded the nomination. C/Rawlings was elected to serve as Chair of
the Planning Commission by the following Roll Call vote:
Torres Yes
Rawlings Abstain
Wolfe Yes
2.2 Selection of Vice Chair
C/Wolfe nominated C/Torres to serve as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission.
C/Wolfe seconded the nomination. C/Torres was elected to serve as Vice Chair
of the Planning Commission by the following Roll Call vote:
Wolfe Yes
Torres Abstain
Chair/Rawlings Yes
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Chair/Rawlings thanked outgoing Chair/Wolfe for his leadership and
demonstration serving as Chair of the Planning Commission and thanked former
VC/Mok for his service on the Commission.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chair/Rawlings approved the Agenda as presented.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
5.1 Minutes of the February 14, 2023, Regular Planning Commission Meeting.
5.2 Minutes of the February 28, 2023, Regular Planning Commission Meeting.
C/Wolfe moved, Chair/Rawlings seconded, to approve Consent Calendar as
presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Wolfe, Chair/Rawlings
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: VC/Torres
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Barlas, Garg
6. OLD BUSINESS: None
7. NEW BUSINESS: None
8. PUBLIC HEARING(S):
8.1 Conditional Use Permit and Parking Permit No. PL2023-03 – Under the
authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Code Sections 22.58 and 22.30.050, the
property owner and applicant requested a Conditional Use Permit to operate an
educational center at a 1,000 square-foot vacant space within a 70,955 square-
foot multi-tenant commercial center. A Parking Permit was concurrently
requested for the reduction in the required number of parking spaces based on
the findings of a shared parking analysis for the center. The subject property is
zoned Community Commercial (C-2) with an underlying General Plan land use
designation of General Commercial.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 1930 S. Brea Canyon Road #C112
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: CHM Properties LLC
18855 Sherbourne Place
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
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APPLICANT: Linda Liu for
Youth Development Resource Center
1930 S. Brea Canyon Road #C112
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
AP/Nakajima presented the staff report and recommended Planning Commission
approval of Conditional Use Permit and Parking Permit No. PL2023-03 based on
the findings of fact, and subject to the Conditions of Approval as listed within the
Resolution.
C/Wolfe sought clarification of the parking survey conducted during COVID -19
and the shared-use analysis and AP/Nakajima responded that the survey was
conducted during the pandemic; however, there was a standard formula used to
calculate the shared-use analysis which was done using data available prior to
COVID-19.
C/Wolfe asked if staff had received reports due to overparking in the are a to which
AP/Nakajima responded no and C/Wolfe stated he had no further issues
regarding the parking.
Chair/Rawlings asked for sake of clarity that robotics and sciences sometimes
utilize different chemical resources and he assumed there was no special
ventilation required for the stated use and AP/Nakajima responded that
Chair/Rawlings was correct.
Chair/Rawlings opened the public hearing.
Linda Liu, applicant, explained that the robotics classes have no harmful
materials and are led by high school volunteers.
Kathy Chen, representing the property owner, said there are a number of
vacancies in the center due to COVID and she has not encountered nor does she
foresee any adverse parking impacts.
Chair/Rawlings closed the public hearing.
VC/Torres moved, C/Wolfe seconded, to approve Conditional Use Permit and
Parking Permit No. PL2023-03 based on the findings of fact, and subject to the
Conditions of Approval as listed within the Resolution. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote:
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Wolfe, VC/Torres, Chair/Rawlings
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Barlas, Garg
9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS/INFORMATION ITEMS:
Chair/Rawlings welcomed VC/Torres to the Commission and announced that in
upcoming days, the Commissioners will be attending the Planning Commissioners
Academy sponsored by the League of California Cities.
10. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
SP/Lee announced that both April Planning Commission meetings will be canceled due
to lack of agenda items and the next scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, May 9th.
Staff held a Town Center Specific Plan community meeting at the Diamond Bar Center
on Wednesday, March 22nd with approximately 40 attendees during which the City
provided an update on what is currently being worked on, and, held a Q&A session and
received feedback from residents.
C/Wolfe stated he would be in Indiana for his daughter’s college graduation and would
not be present for the May 9th Planning Commission meeting.
11. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As listed in the agenda with correction that Breakfast with the Bunny would be on
Saturday, April 1st.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission,
Chair/Rawlings adjourned the Regular Planning Commission meeting at 6:47 p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 9th day of May, 2023.
Attest:
Respectfully Submitted,
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Greg Gubman, Community Development Director
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William Rawlings, Chairperson
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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 9, 2023
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair/Rawlings called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Windmill Community
Room, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair/Rawlings led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Naila Barlas, Mahendra Garg, Vice
Chairperson Ruben Torres, Chairperson William Rawlings
Absent: Commissioner Raymond Wolfe was excused.
Staff Present : Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; James
Eggart Assistant City Attorney (telephonically); Grace Lee, Senior Planner; Mayuko (May)
Nakajima, Associate Planner; Dat Tran, Associate Planner; and Stella Marquez,
Administrative Coordinator.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chair/Rawlings approved the Agenda as
presented.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Minutes of the March 28, 2023, Regular Planning Commission Meeting.
Motion by Chair/Rawlings, second by VC/Torres to continue the Minutes of
March 28, 2023, to May 23, 2023, carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Barlas, Garg, VC/Torres,
Chair/Rawlings
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Wolfe
4.2 Public Convenience and Necessity Finding No. PL2023-14 – Feng Fine Wine
and Spirits, is a proposed retail liquor establishment to be located at 1155 S.
Diamond Bar Boulevard and the business owner has applied for a liquor
license with the California Department of Beverage Control (ABC). ABC has
determined that prior to issuing the license, the City must first find that such
issuance serves the “public convenience or necessity” (“PCN Finding”)
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Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached
Resolution finding that the public convenience or necessity would be served
by the issuance of a license to sell alcoholic beverages at th e requested
location.
C/Barlas moved, C/Garg seconded, to approve Consent Calendar Item 4.2 as
presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Barlas, Garg, VC/Torres,
Chair/Rawlings
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Wolfe
5. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
7. PUBLIC HEARING(S):
7.1 Development Review and Minor Conditional Use Permit No. PL2022 –117
– Under the authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Sections 22.48 and 22.56, the
applicant and property owner requested Development Review approval to
construct a 229 square-foot one-story addition, 953 square-foot second story
addition, 102 square-foot front porch, interior remodel and addition of 153
square feet to a 65 square-foot detached patio cover in the rear yard of an
existing 1,701 square-foot single-family residence on a 8,314 square-foot lot.
A Minor Conditional Use Permit was also requested to all ow continuation of
existing nonconforming side setbacks of 5 feet 9 inches and 7 feet (where 5
feet on one side and 10 feet on the other side is required); and, an existing
building separation of 13 feet four inches for adjoining residences (where
15 feet is required). The subject property is zoned Low Medium Density
Residential (RLM) with an underlying General Plan land use designation of
Low Residential.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 22432 Falconburn Way
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
PROPERTY OWNER: Rohit Patel
22432 Falconburn Way
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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APPLICANT: Aamir Raza,
Syed Raza & Associates, Inc.
12600 Central Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
AP/Nakajima presented the staff report and recommended Planning
Commission approval of Development Review and Minor Conditional Use
Permit Planning Case No. PL2022-117 based on the Findings of Fact, and
subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the Resolut ion.
Chair/Rawlings opened the public hearing.
With no one present who wished to speak, Chair/Rawlings closed the Public
Hearing.
C/Barlas asked for clarification on the detached patio cover from the applicant
or his representative.
Chair/Rawlings reopened the public hearing.
Mr. Patel explained to C/Barlas that the project extends the detached patio
cover from east to west and AP/Nakajima explained to C/Barlas that the
distance from his neighboring wall complies with the minimum setback
requirements.
Chair/Rawlings closed the public hearing.
C/Garg moved, VC/Torres seconded, to approve Development Review and
Minor Conditional Use Permit Planning Case No. PL2022 -117 based on the
Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the
Resolution. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Barlas, Garg, VC/Torres,
Chair/Rawlings
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Wolfe
8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS/INFORMATION ITEMS:
C/Barlas congratulated Mr. Patel on a very nice design and congratulated
Chair/Rawlings and VC/Torres on their appointments.
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9. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
CDD/Gubman reported that on May 23rd the Commission will review the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) for FY 2023 -2024 as required by State Law prior to
determine that the program is consistent with the General Plan prior to City Council
approval.
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As noted in the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission,
Chair/Rawlings adjourned the Regular Planning Commission meeting at 6:49 p.m.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this _______ day of ____________________,
2023.
Attest:
Respectfully Submitted,
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Greg Gubman, Community Development Director
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William Rawlings, Chairperson
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AGENDA REPORT
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 6.1
MEETING DATE: May 23, 2023
CASE/FILE NUMBER: Review of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) for Conformity with
the General Plan
BACKGROUND:
Each year, prior to the adoption of the City’s annual budget, the Planning Commission
reviews the proposed fiscal year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for consistency
with the City’s General Plan (General Plan 2040) and adopts a resolution to record its
findings. The process is mandated pursuant to California Government Code
Section 65401 (see Attachment 2).
ANALYSIS:
The proposed FY2023-2024 CIP is detailed in Attachment 4, and is comprised of the
following expenditures:
CIP FY2023-2024 New Projects
Expenditures
Total of New and
Carryover
Projects
• Street Improvements $9,720,464 $10,296,380
• Traffic Management/Safety Improvements $64,000 $1,080,200
• Transportation Infrastructure Improvements $336,500 $336,500
• Miscellaneous Public Works Improvements $300,000 $2,327,360
• Facilities, Parks and Rec. Improvements $1,610,000 $4,746,123
Total: $12,030,964 $18,786,563
These CIP projects are funded by the following sources: General Fund; Safe Clean
Water Program (Measure W); Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (SB 1);
Measure M; Measure R Local Return; Gas Tax; Proposition C; SB 821 (Bike and
Pedestrian); Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds; Hauler Fees;
Measure A; City’s Park Development Fund; Highway Safety Improvement Program
Grant; PEG Fees; and Habitat Conservation Grant.
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The Public Works Department develops the project list based on identified community
improvement needs. Planning staff finds that the proposed FY2023 -2024 CIP is
consistent with General Plan 2040’s numerous Goals and Policies, including, but not
limited to, the following:
• Land Use & Economic Development Element
➢ Policy LU-P-14
➢ Policy LU-P-51
• Community Character & Placemaking Element
➢ Policy CC-P-4
➢ Policy CC-P-64
• Circulation Element
➢ Policy CR-P-1
➢ Policy CR-P-20
➢ Policy CR-P-26
➢ Policy CR-P-36
➢ Policy CR-P-48
• Resource Conservation Element
➢ Goal RC-G-2
➢ Goal RC-G-3
➢ Goal RC-G-7
➢ Policy RC-P-5
➢ Policy RC-P-22
• Public Facilities & Services Element
➢ Policy PF-P-18
• Public Safety Element
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➢ Goal PS-G-12
➢ Policy PS-P-51
• Community Health & Sustainability Element
➢ Policy CHS-P-38
➢ Policy CHS-P-41
The full text of the above Goals and Policies are provided in the attached Resolution.
Capital Improvement Projects
Below is a summary of the various projects proposed under the FY2023-2024 CIP:
Street Improvement Projects
• Road Maintenance Projects – Grind and overlay, slurry seal or chip seal
maintenance is applied to designated roadways within the City. This type of
maintenance activity is applied annually to residentia l streets and arterial roadways
on an eight-year cycle per neighborhood to extend the life of the existing road
pavement; and the appropriate pavement markings are re-established (see
Attachment 3). Road Maintenance improvements also include curb ramp upgr ades
with sidewalk, curb and gutter repairs as necessary.
o Residential & Collector Street Rehabilitation – Areas 3,4 and 5 (Design); Arterial
Street Rehabilitation – 3 Locations (Design); CDBG Curb Ramp – Areas 3, 4 and
5 (Design): The project includes the design of street improvement plans for
residential and arterial street rehabilitation program for the next three years. The
locations are prioritized using the City’s latest Pavement Management Plan. The
design work has already started in March 2023 and will be completed in mid-
2024, however it will remain open during the next three years for the consultant
to provide design support during construction of the designed projects. This is a
carry-over project for FY2023-2024.
o Residential & Collector Street Rehabilitation – Area 3 (Construction): Area 3 is
located east of the western City limits, north of the southern City limits, south of
Pathfinder Rd, and west of the Country Estates. Construction is expected to start
in February 2024 and completed by June 2024.
o Arterial Street Rehabilitation (Construction) – This year, a larger-than-usual
arterial rehabilitation program is proposed to improve the City’s Pavement
Condition Index and damages caused by a larger and longer than usual rainy
season. Arterial streets covered by this project include:
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- Golden Springs Dr. from Grand Ave. to Temple Ave.;
- Grand Ave. from Diamond Bar Blvd. to East City Limits; and
- Gateway Center, Copley Dr., and Bridgegate Dr.
Based on existing pavement conditions, it is anticipated the treatment will include
AC edge grind or full-width overlay and ADA curb ramp improvements.
Construction is expected to start in February 2024 and be completed by
June 2024. This is a new project for FY2023-2024.
o CDBG Area 3 ADA Curb Ramp Project (Construction): The project includes
upgrading existing curb ramps and installing new curb ramps that comply with
the latest Federal ADA compliance standards. Construction is expected to start
in June 2023 and completed by August 2023. This is a carryover project for
FY2023-2024.
o CDBG Area 4 ADA Curb Ramp Project (Construction): The project includes
upgrading existing curb ramps and installing new curb ramps that comply with
the latest Federal ADA compliance standards. Construction is expected to start
in May 2024 and completed by June 2024. This is a new project for FY2023-
2024.
Traffic Management/Safety Projects
o Battery Backup and CCTV Replacement Program: To protect against blackouts
at signalized intersections during a power loss, this project will replace the edge
equipment that was originally installed in 2008 and 2011. This is the third phase
of a multi-year replacement program. Construction is expected to start in
November 2023 and completed by the end of the fiscal year. This is a new
project for FY2023-2024.
o LED Illuminated Street Name Sign and LED Highway Safety Light Replacement
(Design and Construction): With the launch of the City’s new logo, the aging
illuminated street name signs at each signalized intersection were redesigned to
incorporate the new logo with new LED lighting. Approximately 228 signs with
new City logo design will be replaced Citywide. Construction started in
November 2022 and is scheduled to be completed in August 2023 due to the
long lead time for the delivery of the parts. This is a carryover project for
FY2023-2024.
Transportation Infrastructure Improvements
• Intersection Safety Improvements (Construction): This project will install nearside
supplemental traffic signals, pedestrian countdown signal heads, and restripe
crosswalks to high visibility crosswalks to increase pedestrian and bikers safety
Citywide. Locations include:
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o Diamond Bar Blvd. at Golden Springs, Sunset Crossing, Grand Ave., Pathfinder,
and Brea Canyon.
o Golden Springs at Brea Canyon, Carpio.
o Grand Ave. at Summitridge Dr.
o Brea Canyon at Pathfinder Rd.
Construction is expected to start in February 2024 and completed by June 2024. This is
a new project for FY2023-2024. This is a State-Grant supported new project for
FY2023-2024.
Miscellaneous Public Works Improvements
• Grand/Golden Springs Intersection Enhancement Project (Construction) – As part of
the required mitigation improvements for the development north of the 57/60
confluence area, the intersection of Grand Ave. and Golden Springs Drive will be
widened by the City of Industry. In conjunction with the widening of the intersection,
Diamond Bar will implement landscape and hardscape elements with decorative
traffic signals, crosswalks and enhanced parkway landscape that have been
incorporated at the Grand Ave/Diamond Bar Blvd., Grand Ave./Longview Dr. and
Diamond Bar Blvd./Brea Canyon Road intersections. Construction started
February 2021 and is expected to be completed in August 2023. This is a carryover
project from FY2021-2022.
• Groundwater Drainage Improvements Phase 4 & 5 – Copley and Moonlake (Design
and Construction): In FY2014-15, a Comprehensive Groundwater Drainage Study
was completed identifying and evaluating various roadway locations with
groundwater conditions that warrant drainage improvements. The project includes
the design of drainage devices to divert groundwater that continuously flows through
Copley Drive from the hillside behind City Hall as identified on the Citywide
Comprehensive Drainage Study. Construction is expected to start in May 2023 and
completed by August 2023. This is a carryover project for FY2022-2023.
• Grand Avenue Median Drainage Improvement Project (Design and Construction):
Design and construction of drainage improvements to mitigate ponding water in the
travel lane and crosswalk due to a low point at a median nose. Construction is
expected to start in May 2023 and completed by August 2023. This is a carryover
project for FY2022-2023.
• Steep Canyon Erosion Control and Sedimentation Prevention: The project will
minimize the amount of sediment—from an existing constructed hill—discharged
into the storm drain system. Currently sediment from the hillside is transferred from
the hillside by the stormwater that sheet flows to the street and the adjacent
stormwater catch basin. The project will design and construct an LID BMP (settling
basins or bioswales) to remove the sediment from the stormwater before transferring
its overflow to the storm drain system. Design is expected to start in October 2023,
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construction is expected to start in March 2024 and completed by June 2024. This
is a new project for FY2023-2024.
Facility, Parks and Recreation Improvements
• Canyon Loop Trail (Construction): The project includes construction of proposed
improvements to the existing loop trail in the open space area adjacent to the
Diamond Bar Center. Various improvements include new amenities such as
benches, shade structures, way-finding and interpretive signage, and trail surface
enhancements in steep areas to improve accessibility and minimize erosion.
Construction started October 2022 and is expected to be completed in
October 2024. The majority of the project has been completed to date, and a small
component (assembly of shelters) has been delayed to avoid any impacts during
nesting season (February 15 through August 31). This is a carryover project from
FY2022-2023.
• Diamond Bar Center GVBR Lighting & Controls Upgrade (Design): The project
includes the design of a new house lighting and contro ls system for the Grand View
Ballroom at the Diamond Bar Center. This will improve reliability, efficiency and
provide a better send user experience. Design work has started in May 2023 and is
scheduled to be completed by November 2023. This is a carryover project from
FY2022-2023.
• Diamond Bar Center GVBR Lighting & Controls Upgrade (Construction): The project
includes the construction of a new house lighting and controls system for the Grand
View Ballroom at the Diamond Bar Center. This will improve reliability and efficiency
of the system and provide a better end user experience. Construction is expected to
start in January 2024 and completed by June 2024. This is a new project for
FY2023-2024.
• Diamond Bar Center Main Entry/Doors & ADA Improvements (Design): The project
includes the design of the main entry, new door hardware, and ADA improvements
at the Diamond Bar Center. Design has started in May 2023 and scheduled to be
completed by November 2023. This is a carryover project from FY2022-2023.
• Diamond Bar Center Main Entry/Doors & ADA Improvements (Construction): The
project includes the construction of the main entry, new door hardware, and ADA
improvements at the Diamond Bar Center. Construction is expected to start in
January 2024 and completed by June 2024. This is a new project for FY2023-2024.
• City Hall Cable Channel Broadcast and A/V Equipment Upgrade (Construction):
This project includes the upgrading broadcast and A/V equipment at City Hall, which
will provide staff with the ability to broadcast from the City Hall Windmill Room.
Construction is expected to start in June 2023 and completed by the end of the
FY2023-2024. This is a carryover project from FY2022-2023.
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• Pantera Park Hard Court Rehab and LED Retrofit Project (Design and Construction):
The project includes the design and rehabilitation of the tennis and basketball courts.
Work on this project is expected to start in August 2023 and completed by
October 2023. This is a carryover project from FY2022-2023.
• City Hall Roof Rehabilitation/Solar System Removal and Reinstallation
(Construction): The project is the construction work related to the City Hall roof
rehabilitation that will include the removal and reinstallation of the solar system at
City Hall. Construction is expected to start in September 2023 and completed by
December 2023.
• Maple Hill Park Playground/Restroom Replacement and ADA Upgrades (Design):
The project includes the design of a new playground, restroom building and ADA
upgrades at Maple Hill Park. Design is expected to start in May 2023 and completed
by December 2023. This is a carryover project from FY2022-2023.
• Maple Hill Park Playground/Restroom Replacement and ADA Upgrades
(Construction): The project includes the construction of a new playgro und, restroom
building and ADA upgrades at Maple Hill Park. Construction is expected to start in
January 2024 and completed by September 2024. This is a carryover project from
FY2022-2023.
• Diamond Bar Center AC Replacement & Air Quality Upgrades (Construction): The
project includes the construction of a new HVAC system to replace the existing
system at the Diamond Bar Center which will improve reliability, efficiency, and
improve indoor air quality. Construction is expected to start in May 2023 and
completed by June 2024. This is a carryover project from FY2022-2023.
• Heritage Park Renovation Phases 1 and 2 (Design): The project includes the design
of the following phases of improvement to facilities at Heritage Park:
o Phase 1: Renovate the community center, restrooms, and ADA improvements to
increase accessibility for persons of all ages; and
o Phase 2: Update the playground, tot lot, picnic area, and basketball courts to
provide a stimulating play experience for children and individuals with disabilities.
Design is expected to start in July 2023 and completed by June 2024. This is a
new project for FY2023-2024.
PREPARED BY:
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REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
A. Draft Resolution No. 2023-XX
B. California Government Code Section 65401
C. Citywide Residential Collector Road Maintenance Program
D. Proposed FY 2023-2024 CIP Project List
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AND RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 65401.
A. RECITALS
1. WHEREAS, on April 18, 1989, the City of Diamond Bar (“City”) was established
as a duly organized municipal corporation of the State of California.
2. WHEREAS, on December 17, 2019, the City of Diamond Bar adopted the most
recent comprehensive update of the General Plan (“General Plan 2040”).
3. WHEREAS, the City prepared a proposed CIP and Budget for the City’s 2022/23
Fiscal Year (“FY”) which outlines a program identifying proposed public works
improvement projects to occur during the fiscal year. The projects include, but
are not limited to, street and highway improvements, traffic signal modifications,
and park improvements.
4. WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65401 requires the Planning
Commission to review proposed public works projects for the ensuing fiscal year
to determine compliance with the City’s General Plan.
5. WHEREAS, on May 23, 2023, at a regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning
Commission reviewed and considered the proposed FY 2023/24 CIP, and the
projects contained therein, and concluded said review prior to the adoption of this
Resolution.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth
in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the facts and evidence presented during the Planning Commission
meeting regarding the City’s proposed Fiscal Year 20 23-2024 Capital
Improvement Program, including oral and documentary evidence provided by
City staff, and in accordance with the provisions of California Government Code
Section 65401, the Planning Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The projects identified in the City’s proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Capital Improvement Program, are consistent with General Plan 2040’s
numerous goals and policies adopted December 17, 2019, including, but
not limited to, the following:
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(i) Land Use & Economic Development Element
• Policy LU-P-14 – Improve vehicular accessibility, traffic flow, and
parking availability as well as pedestrian and bicycle access and
amenities within office, commercial, and industrial areas.
• Policy LU-P-51 – Provide streetscape and intersection
improvements along Golden Springs Drive to enhance comfort
and safety for all modes of travel and increase accessibility to
and from surrounding areas.
(ii) Community Character & Placemaking Element
• Policy CC-P-4 – Continue to support community identity with
streetscape improvement and beautification projects in both
existing residential areas and commercial centers, as well as
new mixed-use areas that incorporate unified landscaping and
pedestrian amenities. Amenities should include seating, bus
shelters, pedestrian safety treatments such as sidewalk bulb-
outs and widening and improved crosswalks, and city-branded
decorative elements such as street lighting, concrete pavers,
tree grates, and theme rails.
• Policy CC-P-64 – Provide streetscape and intersection
improvements along Golden Springs Drive to enhance comfort
and safety for all modes of travel and increase accessibility to
and from surrounding areas.
(iii) Circulation Element
• Policy CR-P-1 – When redesigning streets, plan for the needs of
different modes by incorporating elements such as shade for
pedestrians, safe pedestrian-friendly crossings/intersections,
lighting at the pedestrian scale, bike lanes, signage visible to
relevant modes, transit amenities, etc.
• Policy CR-P-20 – Implement measures such as additional signal
timing and synchronization, speed limit regulations, and ITS
techniques to increase safety and reduce congestion. Maintain
a pavement management system and maintenance program for
all public roadways throughout the City.
• Policy CR-P-26 – As opportunities arise, coordinate with other
jurisdictions, including neighboring cities, Los Angeles County,
San Bernardino County, and Caltrans, on improvements to street
segments common to the City of Diamond Bar and other
jurisdictions.
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• Policy CR-P-36 – Where appropriate, plant street trees and
provide landscaping along major pedestrian and bicycle routes
to provide shade and barriers between cyclists and motorists, as
well as enhance aesthetics.
• Policy CR-P-48 – As opportunities arise, coordinate with Foothill
Transit to maintain and improve bus stops and shelters, as well
as identify areas where service can be improved or expanded to
increase system use.
(iv) Resource Conservation Element
• Goal RC-G-2 – Seek to link the various elements of the open
space network through the development of an integrated
system of trails and greenways.
• Goal RC-G-3 – Preserve to the extent possible open space
ridgelines, hilltops, and prominent slopes for aesthetic,
biological and natural resource conservation, and saf ety
purposes.
• Policy RC-P-5 – Link parks, open spaces, and regional hiking
trails with a trail network where feasible, acknowledging
topographical constraints and other barriers. Incorporate
existing trails and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, working
with willing landowners to prioritize land acquisition where
necessary. Where possible, incorporate landscaping and
enhance natural features to create greenways along the trail
network.
• Goal RC-G-7 – Protect waterways—including creeks, riverines,
artesian springs, seeps, and wetlands—and watersheds in
Diamond Bar from pollution and degradation as a result of urban
activities.
• Policy RC-P-22 – Protect and, where feasible, enhance or
restore the City’s waterways and drainages, preventing erosion
along the banks, removing litter and debris, and promoting
riparian vegetation and buffers.
(v) Public Facilities & Services Element
• Policy PF-P-18 – Where feasible, link parks, open spaces, and
regional hiking trails with a trail network. Incorporate existing
trails and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, working with
willing landowners to prioritize land acquisition where
necessary. Where possible, incorporate landscaping and
enhance natural features.
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(vi) Public Safety Element
• Goal PS-G-12 – Support measures to reduce noise emission by
motor vehicles, aircraft, and trains.
• Policy PS-P-51 – Coordinate with the Union Pacific Railroad and
other agencies and private entities to consider the
implementation of a railroad quiet zone and other methods of
reducing railroad noise impacts on surrounding noise-sensitive
uses along the Union Pacific Railroad line adjacent to the city.
(vii) Community Health & Sustainability Element
• Policy CHS-P-38 – Promote the adoption of rooftop and
parking lot solar power and/or other alternative energy usage
on developed sites in Diamond Bar through actions such as:
a. Establishing incremental growth goals for solar
power/alternative energy systems in Diamond Bar;
b. Developing guidelines, recommendations, and examples
for cost-effective solar and/or other alternative energy-
based installation; and
c. Installing solar/alternative energy technology on existing
City facilities.
• Policy CHS-P-41 – Support the use of clean fuel and “climate
friendly” vehicles in order to reduce energy use, energy cost,
and greenhouse gas emissions by residents, businesses, and
City government activities.
(b) The proposed projects comply with all other applicable requ irements of
State law and local ordinances, regulations, and standards; and
(c) The proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program is
found to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under Se ction 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines (operation, repair, maintenance of existing facilities).
3. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, this Resolution shall serve
as the Planning Commission’s report to the City Council regarding the General
Plan conformity of the proposed public works projects in the City’s Fiscal Year
2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program as required by California Government
Code Section 65401.
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The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify as to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City Council of the City
of Diamond Bar for use in its deliberations regarding the City’s budget.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 23rd DAY OF MAY, 2023, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
______________________________
William Rawlings, Chairman
I, Greg Gubman, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 23rd day of May, 2023, by the following vote
to wit:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
ATTEST: ______________________________
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65401
Review of Capital Improvement Projects for Conformity with the General Plan
If a general plan or part thereof has been adopted, within such time as may be fixed by
the legislative body, each county or city officer, department, board, or commission, and
each governmental body, commission, or board, including the governing body of any
special district or school district, whose jurisdiction lies wholly or partially within the county
or city, whose functions include recommending, preparing plans for, or constructing,
major public works, shall submit to the official agency, as designated by the respective
county board of supervisors or city council, a list of the proposed public works
recommended for planning, initiation or construction during the ensuing fiscal year. The
official agency receiving the list of proposed public works shall list and classify all such
recommendations and shall prepare a coordinated program of proposed public works for
the ensuing fiscal year. Such coordinated program shall be submitted to the county or city
planning agency for review and report to said official agency as to conformity with the
adopted general plan or part thereof.
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DRAFT FY 2023/24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Street Improvement Projects (301610-56101)Funding Sources:
Project #Phase Project Description Status FY 23/24 Budget
Request
(202)
RMRA
(203)
Measure M
(204) Measure
R Local Return
(205)
Gas Tax
(207)
Prop C
(252) Hauler
Fees
(225)
CDBG
SI23101
DESIGN
Residential and Collector Street Rehab.- Area 3, 4, 5 (Design)
Arterial Street Rehab - 3 Locations (Design)
CDBG Curb Ramp - Area 3, 4, 5 (Design)Ongoing- No New Request -$
SI24101 CONSTRUCT Residential and Collector Street Rehab - Area 3 (Const.)NEW 2,050,000$ 1,200,000$ 600,000$ 250,000$
SI24103
CONSTRUCT
Arterial Street Rehab (Const.)
-Golden Springs Dr from Grand Ave to Temple Ave
-Grand Ave from Diamond Bar Blvd to East City Limits
-Gateway Center, Copey Dr, Bridgegate Dr NEW 7,525,000$ 4,050,000$ 575,000$ 400,000$ 2,500,000$
SI23104 CONSTRUCT CDBG Area 3 ADA Curb Ramp Project (Const.)Ongoing- No New Request -$
SI24104 CONSTRUCT CDBG Area 4 ADA Curb Ramp Project (Const.)NEW 145,464$ 145,464$
Total - Street Improvement Projects 9,720,464$ 4,050,000$ 1,200,000$ 1,175,000$ 400,000$ 2,500,000$ 250,000$ 145,464$
Traffic Management/Safety Projects (301610-56102)Funding Sources:
Project #Phase Project Description Status FY 23/24 Budget
Request (207) Prop C (203) Measure
M
(205)
Gas Tax
TM24201 ALL Battery Back-Up and CCTV Replacement Program NEW 64,000$ 64,000$
TM23201 ALL LED Illuminated Street Name Sign and Highway Safety Light Replacement (Design
and Const.)Ongoing - No New Request -$
Total - Traffic Management/Safety Projects 64,000$ 64,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Transportation Infrastructure Improvements (310610-56103) Funding Sources:
Project #Phase Project Description Status FY 23/24 Budget
Request (207) Prop C Foothill Transit
Grant (45030)
(206)
Prop A
HSIP Grant
(CalTrans)(209) TDA
TI24301 CONSTUCT Intersection Safety Improvements (Constr.)NEW 336,500$ 302,850$ 33,650$
Total-Transportation Infrastructure Improvements 336,500$ -$ -$ -$ 302,850$ 33,650$ -$ -$
Miscellaneous Public Works Improvements (301610-56105) Funding Sources:
Project #Phase Project Description Status FY 23/24 Budget
Request
(204)
Measure R
(202)
RMRA
(203)
Measure M
(207) Prop
C
(251)
AB2766
(209)
TDA
(201)
Measure W
PW18400 CONSTRUCT Grand/GSD Intersection Enhancement (Construction)Ongoing - No New Request
PW23401 CONSTRUCT Groundwater Drainage Improvements-Phase 4 & 5 (Copley & Moonlake)
(Construction)Ongoing - No New Request -$
PW23402 ALL Grand Avenue Median Drainage Improvement Project (Design and Const.)Ongoing - No New Request -$
PW24401 ALL Steep Canyon Erosion Control and Sedimentation Prevention (Design & Const.)NEW 300,000$ 300,000$
Total - Miscellaneous PW Improvements 300,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 300,000$
Facilities, Parks and Rec Improvements (301630-56104) Funding Sources:
Project #Phase Project Description Status FY 23/24 Budget
Request (100) General Fund Habitat Conserv
Grant (43110)
(262) Park
Development
(504)
Building &
Facilities Fund
(201) Measure
W
(261) Measure
A PEG Fees
FP17500 CONSTRUCT Canyon Loop Trail (Construction)Ongoing - No New Request -$
FP23500 DESIGN DBC GVBR Lighting & Controls Upgrade (Design)Ongoing - No New Request -$
FP24500 CONSTRUCT DBC GVBR Lighting & Controls Upgrade (Const.)NEW 330,000$ 330,000$
FP23501 DESIGN DBC Main Entry/Doors & ADA Improvements (Design)Ongoing - No New Request -$
FP24501 CONSTRUCT DBC Main Entry/Doors & ADA Improvements (Const.)NEW 310,000$ 310,000$
FP23504 CONSTRUCT City Hall Cable Channel Broadcast and A/V Equipment Upgrade (Const.)Ongoing - No New Request -$
FP23503 CONSTRUCT Pantera Park Hard Court Rehab and LED Retrofit Project (Design & Const.)Ongoing - No New Request -$
FP24505 CONSTRUCT City Hall Roof Rehabilitation/Solar System Removal and Reinstallation (Const.)NEW 470,000$ 470,000$
FP23506 DESIGN Maple Hill Park Playground/Restroom Replacement and ADA Upgrades (Design)Ongoing - No New Request -$
FP23506 CONSTRUCT Maple Hill Park Playground/Restroom Replacement and ADA Upgrades (Const.)Ongoing - No New Request -$
FP22501 CONSTRUCT DBC AC Replacement & Air Quality Upgrades (Const.)Ongoing - No New Request -$
FP24502 DESIGN Heritage Park Renovation Phases 1 and 2 (Design)NEW 500,000$ 500,000
Total - Facilities, Parks and Rec Improvements 1,610,000$ 1,110,000$ -$ 500,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$
GRAND TOTAL FY 2023-24 CIP PROGRAM REQUEST 12,030,964$
Projects Life-to-Date Budget Total (Includes FY 2023/24 Request)*18,786,563$
*see below and Draft Five-Year CIP for further information
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DRAFT FY 2023/24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
CIP Program Year-Over-Year FY 2022/23 DRAFT FY 2023/24 % Change
Street Improvements 3,875,916$ 9,720,464$ 151%
Traffic Mgmnt./Safety Improv.1,077,200 64,000 -94%
Transportation Infrastructure Improvements 270,000 336,500 25%
Misc. PW Improvements 910,000 300,000 -67%
Facilites, Parks and Rec. Improv.4,025,623 1,610,000 -60%
Total 10,158,739$ 12,030,964$ 18%
Draft FY 2023/24 CIP Program Totals by Type
Street Improvements 9,720,464$
Traffic Management/Safety Improvements 64,000
Transportation Infrastructure Improvements 336,500
Miscellaneous Public Works Improvements 300,000
Facilites, Parks and Rec. Improvements 1,610,000
Total 12,030,964$
Fund #Funding Source Totals FY 23/24 Request Listed Projects Lifetime
100 General Fund 1,110,000$ 2,713,623$
201 Measure W 300,000 1,050,000
202 RMRA (SB-1)4,050,000 4,923,302
203 Measure M 1,200,000 2,353,060
204 Measure R 1,175,000 1,175,000
205 Gas Tax 400,000 850,000
206 Prop A - -
207 Prop C 2,564,000 2,780,814
209 SB 821 Fund - Bike and Pedestrian Paths (TDA)33,650 134,034
251 AB2766 - -
225 CDBG 145,464 341,380
252 Hauler Fees 250,000 250,000
261 Measure A - 185,000
262 Park Development 500,000 1,160,000
504 Building & Facilities Maintenance Fund - -
-HSIP Grant 302,850 302,850
-PEG Fees - 300,000
301-45030 Foothill Transit Grant - -
301-43110 Habitat Conservation Grant - 267,500
Total 12,030,964$ 18,786,563$
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Project Status Report CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
May 23, 2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
LEGEND PH = PUBLIC HEARING
AP = ASSIGNED PLANNER
PC = PLANNING COMMISSION
CC = CITY COUNCIL
PROPERTY LOCATION
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW File # AP Applicant PC
5/23/23
CC
6/6/23
PC
6/13/23
CC
6/20/23
PC
6/27/23
CC
7/18/23
CIP Fiscal Year 2023-2024 GL City X
22307 Broken Twig
(New Single-Family Residence)
DR PL2023-6 MN Jacqueline Hsu PH
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Property Location AP Applicant
None
PENDING ITEMS
Property Location File # AP Applicant Status
1625 Bears Den Rd.
(Addition to single family residence)
DR PL2021-01 DT Pete Volbeda Fourth incomplete letter sent 5/2/2023 – waiting for additional
information
1198 Chisolm Trail Dr.
(New single-family residence)
DR PL2021-51 DT Michael Wu Under Review
1200 Chisolm Trail Dr.
(New single-family residence)
DR PL2023-5 DT James Coane First incomplete letter sent 3/21/23 – waiting for additional information
2725 Clear Creek
(New Single-Family Residence)
DR PL2022-74 DT Diane Shi First incomplete letter sent 9/15/22 – waiting for additional information
21349 Cold Spring Lane
(Pilates Studio)
CUP PL2022-32) JT Roger Chan Under Review
1519 Derringer Lane
(New Single-Family Residence)
DR PL2022-112 DT David Senft Second incomplete letter sent 5/3/23 – waiting for additional information
2001 Derringer Lane
(2-lot subdivision)
TPM 83036/DR
PL2021-46
MN Gurbachan S. Juneja Third incomplete letter sent 11/09/22 – waiting for additional information
2845 Diamond Bar Blvd.
(Renovation of car wash)
DR CUP PL2023-15 MN Jeff Liederman First incomplete letter sent 4/21/23 – waiting for additional information
Gentle Springs Ln. and
S. Prospectors Rd.
GPA, ZC, VTTM, DR
PL2021-23
GL Tranquil Garden LLC First incomplete letter sent 4/16/21 – waiting for additional information
2234 Indian Creek Rd.
(New single-family residence)
DR PL2020-159 MN Jeffrey Sun Second incomplete letter sent 9/30/21 – waiting for additional information
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Project Status Report CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Page 2
May 23, 2023
PENDING ITEMS (continued)
Property Location File # AP Applicant Status
22909 Lazy Trail Rd.
(Addition and remodel to single family
residence)
DR, MCUP PL2021-05 DT Walt Patroske Fifth incomplete letter sent 5/1/23 - waiting for additional information
24167 Lodge Pole Road
(Addition to single family residence)
DR PL2023-10 DT Soledad Corona First incomplete letter sent 4/13/23 – waiting for additional information
2235 Morning Canyon Rd.
(20-unit condos)
TTM 83836, DR, TP
PL2022-89
MN Samir M. Khoury Second Incomplete Letter Sent 04/28/23 – waiting for additional
information
23901 Ridge Line (2-lot Subdivision) TPM PL2022-119 DT Pete Volbeda First incomplete letter sent 1/26/23 – waiting for additional information
Development Code Amendment
(Code cleanup)
DCA PL2022-59 MN/GL City of Diamond Bar Under Review
Supportive Housing, Low Barrier
Navigation Centers and Large
Residential Care Facilities
(Development Code Amendment)
DCA PL2023-38 GL City of Diamond Bar Under Review
Sidewalk Vending Ordinance DCA PL2023- DT City of Diamond Bar Under Review
Walnut Valley Unified School District
(Billboard Ordinance)
PL2021-43 DT/GL WVUSD Under Review
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
AND AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR )
I, Stella Marquez, Administrative Coordinator for the City of Diamond Bar, CA, declare as
follows:
I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that on
May 18, 20237 1 posted the May 23, 2023, Planning Commission Agenda, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54950 et.seq., at the following locations:
SCAOMD/Government Center, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA
Heritage Park, 2900 Brea Canyon Road, Diamond Bar, CA
Diamond Bar City Hall, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA
City website: www.diamondbarca.gov
Diamond Bar Library, 21800 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA
Executed on May 18, 2023, at Diamond Bar, California.
Stella Marquez
Community Devel
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