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Tuesday, April 2, 2024 6:30 PM
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21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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ANDREW CHOU
Council Member
RUTH M. LOW
Council Member
STEVE TYE
Council Member
STAN LIU
Mayor
CHIA TENG
Mayor Pro Tem
City Manager Dan Fox • City Attorney Omar Sandoval • City Clerk Kristina Santana
APRIL 2, 2024 PAGE 2
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
April 02, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor
INVOCATION: Deacon Alfred Guerrero, St. Denis
Catholic Church
ROLL CALL: Chou, Low, Tye, Mayor Pro Tem
Teng, Mayor Liu
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: NONE
2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
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 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.
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4. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
4.1 35th City Birthday Party – April 6, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.,
Summitridge Park, 1425 Summitridge Dr.
4.2 Planning Commission Meeting – April 9, 2024, 6:30-8:00 p.m., online
teleconference and City Hall Windmill Room, 21810 Copley Dr.
4.3 City Council Meeting – April 16, 2024, 6:30 p.m., online
teleconference and SCAQMD Main Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be acted on by a single motion unless a Council Member or
member of the public request otherwise, in which case, the item will be removed
for separate consideration.
5.1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MARCH 19, 2024 STUDY SESSION
AND REGULAR MEETING.
5.1.a March 19, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
5.1.b March 19, 2024 City Council Study Session Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the March 19, 2024 Study Session and Regular City Council
meeting minutes.
Requested by: City Clerk
5.2 RATIFICATION OF CHECK REGISTER DATED MARCH 13, 2024
THROUGH MARCH 26, 2024 TOTALING $473,813.81.
Recommended Action:
Ratify the Check Register.
Requested by: Finance Department
5.3 CITY COUNCIL RECOGNITION POLICY 2019-02 REVISIONS
Recommended Action:
Approve revisions to City Council Recognition Policy 2019-02.
Requested by: City Manager
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5.4 AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT TO ONYX PAVING
COMPANY, INC. FOR THE AREA 3 RESIDENTIAL & COLLECTOR
STREETS REHABILITATION AND ARTERIAL STREET
REHABILITATION (GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE FROM GRAND AVENUE
TO AVENIDA RANCHEROS, GRAND AVENUE FROM DIAMOND BAR
BLVD TO EAST CITY LIMITS, AND STREETS WITHIN THE GATEWAY
CORPORATE CENTER) PROJECT NO. SI24101 & SI24103; THE
GRAND AVENUE AT DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. PW23402); AND THE COLD SPRING
LANE GROUNDWATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO.
SI24101).
Recommended Action:
A. Determine that approving the Construction Agreement for the
proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines;
B. Appropriate a total of $644,121 in additional funding from the
following Funds - $452,100 Prop C Fund 207, $50,000 Prop A Fund
206, and $142,021 Measure W Fund 201, to fund the Project's
contingency;
C. Approve the proposed adjustments to the CIP budget and establish
a Project Payment Account containing sufficient funds from the
current fiscal year budget; and
D. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to sign, a Construction
Agreement with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of
$9,369,000, plus a contingency amount of $936,900, for Contract
Change Orders to be approved by the City Manager, for a total
authorization amount of $10,305,900.
Requested by: Public Works Department
5.5 LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOS. 38, 39-2022, AND 41-
2021 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
Recommended Action:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-09 ordering the City Engineer to
prepare and to file an Engineer's Report related to maintenance of
improvements in Landscaping Assessment District No. 38 and any
assessment thereon for Fiscal Year 2024/25;
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-10 ordering the City Engineer to
prepare and to file an Engineer's Report related to maintenance of
improvements in Landscaping Assessment District No. 39-2022
and any assessment thereon for Fiscal Year 2024/25;
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C. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-11 ordering the City Engineer to
prepare and to file an Engineer's Report related to maintenance of
improvements in the Landscaping Assessment District No. 41 -2021
and any assessment thereon for Fiscal Year 2024/25; and
D. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, the Fourth
Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with SCI
Consulting to provide special annual assessment engineering
services through June 30, 2025.
Requested by: Public Works Department
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE.
7. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
7.1 PRESENTATION OF 2023 PUBLIC SAFETY ANNUAL REPORT.
Recommended Action:
Receive presentation.
Requested by: City Manager
8. COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE
REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
9. ADJOURNMENT:
Agenda #: 5.1
Meeting Date: April 2, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MARCH 19, 2024 STUDY SESSION
AND REGULAR MEETING.
STRATEGIC
GOAL:
Open, Engaged & Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the March 19, 2024 Study Session and Regular City Council meeting minutes.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Minutes have been prepared and are being presented for approval.
PREPARED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
1. 5.1.a March 19, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
2. 5.1.b March 19, 2024 City Council Study Session Minutes
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT/MAIN AUDITORIUM
21865 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
MARCH 19, 2024
STUDY SESSION: 5:30 p.m., Room CC-08
RECOGNITION POLICY
Public Comments: None Offered
Adjourned to Regular Meeting: 6:29 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Liu called the Regular City Council meeting to
order at 6:36 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District Main Auditorium,
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Paul Wright led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Cantor Paul A. Buch, Temple Beth Israel, provided
the invocation.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Andrew Chou, Ruth Low and Steve
Tye, Mayor Pro Tem Chia Yu Teng, Mayor Stan Liu
Staff present in person: Dan Fox, City Manager; Ryan McLean, Assistant City
Manager; Omar Sandoval, City Attorney; Ken Desforges, Information Systems Director;
Marsha Roa, Community Relations Manager; Cecilia Arellano, Senior Community
Relations Coordinator; Joan Cruz, Administrative Coordinator; Kristina Santana, City
Clerk
Staff present telephonically: Amy Haug, Human Resources and Risk Manager;
Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; Grace Lee, Planning Manager;
Mayuko Nakajima, Senior Planner; David Liu, Public Works Director; Jason Williams,
Maintenance Supervisor
Others present: Aaron Scheller, Deputy, Diamond Bar/Walnut Sheriff’s
Station; Daniel Dail, Lieutenant, Diamond Bar/Walnut Sheriff’s Station; Leticia Pacillas,
LACFD Community Services Liaison (telephonically)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor Liu approved the agenda as presented.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:
1.1 Mayor Liu and Council Members presented a City Tile to Paul Wright upon
the occasion of his retirement as AQMD Production Administrator, in
recognition of his 32 years of service to the City of Diamond Bar.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: NONE
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Cynthia Yu, Diamond Bar Library, spoke about March workshops for adults and
children, advised the public that all LA County Libraries would be closed on
Monday, March 25th in service of Cesar Chavez Day. For additional information
on these and other programs and services including 24-hour online services, visit
the library website at www.lacountylibrary.org
Aziz Amiri, Regional Chamber of Commerce San Gabriel Valley, announced that
in honor of the National Day of Prayer, a Mayor’s prayer breakfast is being
planner at the newly renovated Diamond Bar Golf Course on May 2, 2024.
Daksha Mehta requested that the City consider extending Diamond Ride
services to Baldwin Kaiser Hospital when the contract renews in June.
Johnny Wang felt Diamond Bar and Walnut residents should have been notified
about the City of Industry’s Public Hearing on zoning changes and homeless
shelter issues.
Mari Sarabia submitted a letter asking for help in working with the City of Industry
regarding proposed zoning changes in her neighborhood.
Diana Shorafa asked for the truth about the possibility of a homeless shelter
being built on Walnut Drive and Calbourne.
Miltinnie Yih wanted to know what residents can do about the City of Industry’s
amendment to rezone the area that abuts her neighborhood on Flintgate Drive .
Shelley Gentry felt the property owned by the City of Industry and the proposed
zoning change was an inappropriate environment for an emergency homeless
shelter/low barrier navigation shelter and asked if the City could help with the
issue.
Judy thanked Paul Wright for his service to the community and spoke about the
proposed zone changes in her neighborhood.
CC/Santana reported that public comment emails were submitted by Amy Wu
and Debbie Bell, both of which were forwarded to the City Council and printed for
placement at the entrance of tonight’s meeting for public viewing, and that there
were no online callers requesting to speak under Public Comments.
RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS:
CM/Fox said that the City became aware of the City of Industry zone change
proposals and upon contacting his colleague at the City of Industry was assured
that no homeless shelter is being proposed on the site an d that Industry is
processing zoning code amendments that are mandated by state law.
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4. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: CM/Fox presented the Schedule of
Future Events.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Chou moved, MPT/Teng seconded, to approve the
Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by the following Roll Call
vote with C/Low abstaining from approval of Consent Calendar Item 5.1.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chou, Low, Tye, MPT/Teng, M/Liu
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
5.1 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
5.1.1 MARCH 5, 2024 REGULAR MEETING.
5.2 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2024 THROUGH
MARCH 12, 2024 TOTALING $767,065.72.
5.3 APPROVED THE FEBRUARY 2024 TREASURER’S STATEMENT.
5.4 APPROVED THE 2023 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS
REPORT FOR FILING WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) AND THE GOVERNOR’S
OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH (OPR)
5.5 APPROVED THE 2023 GENERAL PLAN STATUS REPORT FOR FILING
WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT (HCD) AND THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF
PLANNING AND RESEARCH (OPR).
5.6 APPROVED CREATION OF A NEW SPECIAL REVENUE FUND TO
MANAGE TRANSACTIONS USING THE CITY’S PERMANENT LOCAL
HOUSING ALLOCATION (“PLHA”) GRANT FUNDS, AS FOLLOWS:
A. APPROVED A NEW SPECIAL REVENUE FUND NO. 224 (“PLHA
HOUSING FUND”) TO MANAGE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES WITH
PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (“PLHA”) GRANT
FUNDS;
B. ESTABLISHED A REVENUE BUDGET OF $358,416 AND AN
EXPENSE BUDGET OF $358,416 IN FUND 224 FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF HIP/CHIP LOANS WITH PLHA FUNDS
ADMINISTERED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY; AND,
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C. DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT
CONSTITUTE A PROJECT AND IS THEREFORE EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”).
5.7 APPROVED PURCHASE OF A NEW RICOH IM C8000 COLOR COPIER
AND A RICOH IM 8000 BLACK AND WHITE COPIER AS FOLLOWS:
A. APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A
PURCHASE ORDER TO ADVANCED OFFICE (INTEGRUS), INC.
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW RICOH IM c8000 COLOR COPIER
AND A RICOH IM 8000 BLACK AND WHITE COPIER WITH
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION SERVICES IN THE NOT-TO-
EXCEED AMOUNT OF $36,889.46 AND,
B. APPROPRIATED $36,890 FROM THE TECHNOLOGY RESERVE
FUND (104) FUND BALANCE TO THE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
AND REPLACEMENT FUND (503) FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO
COPIERS.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
7. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: NONE
8, COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE
REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
C/Chou congratulated Paul Wright on distinguished service to the City of
Diamond Bar and invited everyone to attend the Woman of the Year Award
hosted by Senator Archuleta on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Diamond Bar
Center.
C/Low congratulated Paul Wright on his retirement and congratulated staff for
receiving the coveted Government Finance Officers Association Budget Award , .
She thanked M/Liu for his leadership in requesting last night’s Town Hall Meeting
about the SR57/60 Confluence project, was pleased for Cantor Buch’s
announcement of such a festive season , and reminded everyone that the City’s
35th Birthday Party will take place on April 6th.
C/Tye congratulated Paul Wright on 32 years of service, reminded residents that
Breakfast with the Bunny is March 30th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Grandview
Ballroom at the Diamond Bar Center, and wished everyone a very
happy and celebratory Easter.
MPT/Teng found that tonight’s speakers and residents who attended last night’s
Town Hall meeting shared their frustration that they are outside the very limited
area of notification of projects.
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M/Liu thanked staff for tonight’s meeting, said Paul Wright would be missed, and
congratulated the Miss Diamond Bar Court and thanked them for their
ambassadorship and thanked all who participated in their scholarship pageant.
He encouraged everyone to check up on their neighbors and friends and be safe
during erratic weather episodes such as those recently experienced in Diamond
Bar.
C/Low spoke about the passing of former Diamond Bar Mayor Eileen Ansari who
stood for many causes including women’s rights who was a member of
numerous civic organization and charity groups and was especially noted for her
generosity and her service to Diamond Bar which is very much appreciated and
remembered by her colleagues and friends.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Liu adjourned the Regular
City Council Meeting at 7:37 p.m. in memory of former Diamond Bar Mayor Eileen
Ansari.
Respectfully Submitted,
__________________________
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 2nd day of April, 2024.
__________________________
Stan Liu, Mayor
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, ROOM CC-08
21810 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
MARCH 19, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Liu called the Study Session to order at 5:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Andrew Chou, Ruth Low, Steve Tye,
Mayor Pro Tem Chia Yu Teng and Mayor Stan Liu
Staff Present in person: Dan Fox, City Manager; Ryan McLean, Assistant City
Manager; Omar Sandoval, City Attorney; Marsha Roa, Community Relations Manager;
Cecilia Arellano, Senior Community Relations Coordinator; Joan Cruz, Administrative
Coordinator; Kristina Santana, City Clerk
1. RECOGNITION POLICY:
CM/Fox provided information about the current Council Recognition.
Following discussion, the Council concurred to not allow for individual certificates,
allow the Mayor to continue to review and approve certificates, plaques and other
recognitions consistent with the policy, as well as, add qualifying language to clarify
nexus under 3.1.3 “if the Council is invited to an event.” The changes will be
presented at a regular meeting for formal adoption.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the City Council,
Mayor Liu recessed the Study Session at 6:29 p.m. to the Regular City Council Meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
___________________________
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 2nd day of April, 2024.
___________________________
Stan Liu, Mayor
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Agenda #: 5.2
Meeting Date: April 2, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: RATIFICATION OF CHECK REGISTER DATED MARCH 13, 2024
THROUGH MARCH 26, 2024 TOTALING $473,813.81.
STRATEGIC
GOAL:
Responsible Stewardship of Public Resources
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify the Check Register.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Expenditure of $473,813.81.
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 March 13, 2024 through March 26,
2024 totaling $473,813.81 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. 5.2.a Check Register Affidavit 04.02.2024
2. 5.2.b Check Register 04.02.2024
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
CHECK REGISTER AFFIDAVIT
The attached listings of demands, invoices, and claims in the form of a check register
including checks dated March 13, 2024 through March 26, 2024 has been audited and is
certified as accurate. Payments have been allowed from the following funds in these
amounts:
Description Amount
General Fund $272,384.93
LLAD 38 Fund $9,323.84
LLAD 39 Fund $1,568.90
LLAD 41 Fund $1,030.22
Integrated Waste Mgmt Fund AB939 $5,866.83
Prop C Transit Tax Fund $9,274.00
Prop A Transit Tax Fund $24,198.78
Community Dev Block Grant Fund $786.25
Capital Imprv Project Fund $135,742.32
Vehicle Maint & Equip Fund $1,775.08
Equip Maint & Replacement Fund $4,800.00
Used Motor Oil Block Grant Fund $598.00
Technology Reserve Fund $2.69
Measure W Local Return Fund $6,461.97
$473,813.81
Signed:
__________________________________
Finance Director
Jason M. Jacobsen
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
11469 3/26/2024 EXTERIOR PRODUCTS CORP DISTRICT 38 / CITYHALL REPAIRS (FY23-
24)
100620 52320 $2,569.00
3/26/2024 EXTERIOR PRODUCTS CORP DISTRICT 38 / CITYHALL REPAIRS (FY23-
24)
238638 52320 $4,405.05
3/26/2024 EXTERIOR PRODUCTS CORP DBC & CITYHALL ELECTRICAL REPAIRS
(FY23-24)
100620 52320 $438.60
3/26/2024 EXTERIOR PRODUCTS CORP DBC & CITYHALL ELECTRICAL REPAIRS
(FY23-24)
100510 52320 $773.85
3/26/2024 EXTERIOR PRODUCTS CORP PARKS MAINT (BASEBALL FIELD LIGHT
REPLCMNT)FY23-24
100630 52320 $14,765.63
3/26/2024 EXTERIOR PRODUCTS CORP FLAGPOLE MAINT (DBC) FY23-24 100510 52320 $714.87
CHECK TOTAL $23,667.00
11470 3/26/2024 HERMAN AU PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO SERVICES FOR CITY BIRTHDAY 100520 55300 $2,031.50
3/26/2024 HERMAN AU PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO SERVICES FOR BREAKFAST W/
THE BUNNY
100520 55300 $934.15
CHECK TOTAL $2,965.65
11471 3/26/2024 KEVIN D JONES PS -SR-57/60 CONFLUENCE PROJ
ADVOCACY - FEB 2024
100615 54400 $4,000.00
CHECK TOTAL $4,000.00
11472 3/26/2024 LOWE'S BUSINESS ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE TOOLS (JK) FY23-24 100630 52320 $56.05
CHECK TOTAL $56.05
11473 3/26/2024 SC FUELS FLEET VEHICLE FUEL (030124-031524)
FY23-24
502430 52330 $96.89
3/26/2024 SC FUELS FLEET VEHICLE FUEL (030124-031524)
FY23-24
502620 52330 $265.62
3/26/2024 SC FUELS FLEET VEHICLE FUEL (030124-031524)
FY23-24
502655 52330 $649.03
3/26/2024 SC FUELS FLEET VEHICLE FUEL (030124-031524)
FY23-24
502630 52330 $763.54
CHECK TOTAL $1,775.08
11474 3/26/2024 STEVEN ANTHONY SANTANA DJ FOR BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY 100520 55300 $500.00
CHECK TOTAL $500.00
11475 3/26/2024 THE GAS COMPANY DBC (021324-031424) FY23-24 100510 52215 $2,042.88
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
3/26/2024 THE GAS COMPANY CITYHALL (020924-031224) FY23-24 100620 52215 $1,062.77
CHECK TOTAL $3,105.65
11476 3/26/2024 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC ELM PROJECT MGMT HOURS - FEB 2024 503230 56135 $4,800.00
CHECK TOTAL $4,800.00
11477 3/26/2024 UNITED RECORDS MANAGEMENT
INC
OFF-SITE BACK-UP TAPE STORAGE - FEB
2024
100230 55000 $594.00
CHECK TOTAL $594.00
11478 3/26/2024 XAVIERS FLORIST INC FLOWER ARRANGMENT FOR ANSARI 100140 51400 $122.50
CHECK TOTAL $122.50
11479 3/26/2024 AARON STANLEY TALALAY INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT - PICKLEBALL -
WS24
100520 55320 $739.50
CHECK TOTAL $739.50
11480 3/26/2024 AARP INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT - AARP MATURE
DRIVING COURSE
100520 55310 $100.00
CHECK TOTAL $100.00
11481 3/26/2024 ABSOLUTE SECURITY
INTERNATIONAL INC
SECURITY GUARD SERVICES- FEBRUARY
2024
100510 55330 $2,472.87
CHECK TOTAL $2,472.87
11482 3/26/2024 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT
SERVICES INC
CROSSING GUARD SERVICES - 32/18/24-
3/2/24
100310 55412 $12,666.24
CHECK TOTAL $12,666.24
11483 3/26/2024 AMERICAN TRAFFIC BARRICADE
& SAFETY COMPANY INC
ROAD MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
(BARRICADE) FY23-24
100655 51250 $4,932.96
CHECK TOTAL $4,932.96
11484 3/26/2024 AMERICOMP TONER & REPAIR
LLC
PRINTER MAINTENANCE/TONER 100230 51200 $573.75
CHECK TOTAL $573.75
11485 3/26/2024 JOHN E BISHOP INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT - MARTIAL ARTS-
WS24
100520 55320 $240.00
CHECK TOTAL $240.00
11486 3/26/2024 BLUDOT TECHNOLOGIES INC CITY BIRTHDAY PARTY – OPENREWARDS
APP VOUCHERS
100150 55000 $5,000.00
CHECK TOTAL $5,000.00
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
11487 3/26/2024 BONTERRA PSOMAS MITIGATION MONITORING-JANUARY
2024
100 22107 $520.00
CHECK TOTAL $520.00
11488 3/26/2024 KATHY BREAUX INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT - ART - WS 24 100520 55320 $93.60
CHECK TOTAL $93.60
11489 3/26/2024 BSN SPORTS CORP YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER SUPPLIES 100520 51200 $512.99
CHECK TOTAL $512.99
11490 3/26/2024 LINGO TELECOM LLC CITYWIDE ANALOG PHONE SERVICE -
MAR 2024
100230 52200 $2,418.91
CHECK TOTAL $2,418.91
11491 3/26/2024 COCO SUTZE CHENG INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT - FITNESS - WS24 100520 55320 $216.00
CHECK TOTAL $216.00
11492 3/26/2024 CPRS DISTRICT XIII CPRS D13 AWARDS & INSTALLATION 100520 52410 $40.00
CHECK TOTAL $40.00
11493 3/26/2024 CREATIVE PLANT RENTALS LLC PLANT RENTALS FOR CITY BIRTHDAY 100520 55300 $2,939.03
CHECK TOTAL $2,939.03
11494 3/26/2024 DAPEER ROSENBLIT & LITVAK LLP CODE ENF CITY PROSECUTOR-24311
KNOLL-JANUARY 2024
100120 54024 $6,994.02
3/26/2024 DAPEER ROSENBLIT & LITVAK LLP CODE ENF CITY PROSECUTOR-
FEBRUARY 2024
100120 54024 $2,168.41
3/26/2024 DAPEER ROSENBLIT & LITVAK LLP CODE ENF CITY PROSECUTOR-24311
KNOLL-FEBRUARY 2024
100120 54024 $1,939.43
3/26/2024 DAPEER ROSENBLIT & LITVAK LLP CODE ENF CITY PROSECUTOR-
DECEMBER 2023
100120 54024 $2,988.75
3/26/2024 DAPEER ROSENBLIT & LITVAK LLP CODE ENF CITY PROSECUTOR-24311
KNOLL-DECEMBER 2023
100120 54024 $4,077.34
3/26/2024 DAPEER ROSENBLIT & LITVAK LLP CODE ENF CITY PROSECUTOR-900 DB
BLVD-DECEMBER 2024
100120 54024 $20.50
CHECK TOTAL $18,188.45
11495 3/26/2024 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LIVESCAN FEES 100220 52510 $128.00
CHECK TOTAL $128.00
11496 3/26/2024 DIAMOND BAR STORAGE
OWNER LLC
OFF SITE STORAGE RENTAL-APRIL 2024 100420 52302 $800.00
CHECK TOTAL $800.00
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
11497 3/26/2024 DIANA CHO & ASSOCIATES CDBG FY23-24 SENIOR PROGRAMMING
- JANUARY 2024
225440 54900 $318.75
3/26/2024 DIANA CHO & ASSOCIATES CDBG FY23-24 SENIOR PROGRAM-
FEBRUARY 2024
225440 54900 $467.50
3/26/2024 DIANA CHO & ASSOCIATES CBDG ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES-AREA
3-JANUARY 2024
301610 56101 $510.00
3/26/2024 DIANA CHO & ASSOCIATES CDBG-AREA 4 ADA CURB RAMPS IMP-
FEBRUARY 2024
301610 56101 $467.50
CHECK TOTAL $1,763.75
11498 3/26/2024 DS SERVICES OF AMERICA INC WATER SERVICE (CITYHALL-MAR) FY23-
24
100620 51200 $487.56
CHECK TOTAL $487.56
11499 3/26/2024 DUNN EDWARDS CORPORATION ROAD MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES FY23-24 100655 51250 $947.18
CHECK TOTAL $947.18
11500 3/26/2024 FRANCOISE S ZAMBRA INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT - PILATES - WS 24 100520 55320 $1,296.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,296.00
11501 3/26/2024 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
CORP
INTERNET/CITY HALL - MAR 2024 100230 54030 $775.00
3/26/2024 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
CORP
INTERNET SERVICE - MAR 2024 100230 54030 $412.80
CHECK TOTAL $1,187.80
11502 3/26/2024 FULLERTON ACE HARDWARE ROAD MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES FY23-24 100655 51250 $67.82
CHECK TOTAL $67.82
11503 3/26/2024 G & A NELOS CONSTRUCTION
INC
GROUNDWATER DRAINAGE IMP -
PHASE 4&5
301610 56105 $26,361.83
CHECK TOTAL $26,361.83
11504 3/26/2024 GERALDINE KELLER INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT - CULINARY - WS
24
100520 55320 $54.00
CHECK TOTAL $54.00
11505 3/26/2024 GOTO COMMUNICATIONS INC CITYWIDE PHONE SYSTEM - MAR 2024 100230 52200 $2,697.92
CHECK TOTAL $2,697.92
11506 3/26/2024 WOODS MAINTENANCE
SERVICES INC
GRAFFITI ABATEMENT-FEBRUARY 2024 100430 55540 $3,075.00
CHECK TOTAL $3,075.00
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
11507 3/26/2024 HEATHER JEN CHANG CONTRACT CLASS INSTRUCTOR- ART 100520 55320 $468.00
CHECK TOTAL $468.00
11508 3/26/2024 HELIX ENVIRONMENTAL
PLANNING INC
CANYON LOOP TRAIL RESTORATION
THROUGH JAN 21, 2024
301630 56104 $24,400.49
CHECK TOTAL $24,400.49
11509 3/26/2024 HODGMAN ENTERPRISES PRINTING AND MAILING OF MARCH
2024 NEWSLETTER
100240 52110 $3,433.22
CHECK TOTAL $3,433.22
11510 3/26/2024 HUMANE SOCIETY OF POMONA
VALLEY INC
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES IN FEB.
2024
100340 55404 $37,914.67
CHECK TOTAL $37,914.67
11511 3/26/2024 ILLUMINATE EVENT SERVICES RENTAL FOR CITY BIRTHDAY 100520 55300 $375.00
CHECK TOTAL $375.00
11512 3/26/2024 ITERIS INC CS - ON-CALL TS TIMING SUPPORT -
THRU 2/29/24
207650 54410 $5,314.00
CHECK TOTAL $5,314.00
11513 3/26/2024 JEFFREY LEE PARRIOTT HISTORICAL PHOTO NEGATIVE
RESTORATION
100240 52130 $144.53
CHECK TOTAL $144.53
11514 3/26/2024 KENS HARDWARE ROAD MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES FY23-24 100655 51250 $67.86
CHECK TOTAL $67.86
11515 3/26/2024 KIMBERLY DOWNEY ESMOND CONTRACT CLASS INSTRUCTOR - YOUTH
DANCE
100520 55320 $621.60
CHECK TOTAL $621.60
11516 3/26/2024 LEWIS ENGRAVING INC CITY TILE PLATE 100140 52140 $26.84
CHECK TOTAL $26.84
11517 3/26/2024 LOCAL AGENCY ENGINEERING
ASSOCIATES INC
PS - PROJECT OVERSIGHT SUPPORT - FEB
2024
100615 54400 $1,890.00
3/26/2024 LOCAL AGENCY ENGINEERING
ASSOCIATES INC
PS - PROJECT OVERSIGHT SUPPORT - FEB
2024
207615 54400 $3,960.00
CHECK TOTAL $5,850.00
11518 3/26/2024 LOOMIS COURIER SERVICES - FEBRUARY 2024 100210 54900 $724.01
3/26/2024 LOOMIS COURIER SERVICES - FEBRUARY 2024 100510 54900 $724.01
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
CHECK TOTAL $1,448.02
11519 3/26/2024 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC
WORKS
FLOOD CONTROL -BROKEN COLLAR
MANHOLE 1311 LONGVIEW
100655 55512 $1,349.63
CHECK TOTAL $1,349.63
11520 3/26/2024 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPT
FY2023-24 LAW ENF. BURGLARY
SUPPRESSION - JAN 2024
100310 55402 $27,735.16
3/26/2024 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPT
FY2023-24 LAW ENF. CAVALRY CHAPEL -
JAN 2024
100310 55402 $12,434.91
CHECK TOTAL $40,170.07
11521 3/26/2024 LOWE'S BUSINESS ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES FY23-24 100620 52320 $293.36
CHECK TOTAL $293.36
11522 3/26/2024 MANUEL REYES SENIOR SOFTBALL UMPIRE FEES 100520 51200 $1,935.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,935.00
11523 3/26/2024 RICK RAYMOND MATTIE AV ASSISTANCE - MARCH 2024 100240 55000 $1,140.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,140.00
11524 3/26/2024 MCE CORPORATION ROAD MAINTENANCE (FEB2024) FY23-24 201655 55530 $6,461.97
3/26/2024 MCE CORPORATION ROAD MAINTENANCE (FEB2024) FY23-24 100655 55528 $7,456.33
CHECK TOTAL $13,918.30
11525 3/26/2024 MICHAEL BALLIET CONSULTING
LLC
CONSULTING SERVICES DECEMBER 2023 250170 54900 $2,242.50
CHECK TOTAL $2,242.50
11526 3/26/2024 MILES COOKIES COOKIES FOR CITY BIRTHDAY 100520 55300 $2,268.00
CHECK TOTAL $2,268.00
11527 3/26/2024 MNS ENGINEERS INC DESIGN OF DB COMPLETE STREETS - FEB
2024
301610 56105 $71,862.50
CHECK TOTAL $71,862.50
11528 3/26/2024 MYERS & SONS HI-WAY SAFETY
INC
ROAD MAINTENANCE (STOP SIGNS)
FY23-24
100655 51250 $1,292.59
CHECK TOTAL $1,292.59
11529 3/26/2024 NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY INC RENTAL EQUIP GS SLOPE (KRAIL 031524-
041124) FY23-2
100655 52300 $455.52
CHECK TOTAL $455.52
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
11530 3/26/2024 NETWORK PARATRANSIT SYSTEMS
INC
FEB 24 - FY2023-24 DIAMOND RIDE SR
TRANS SVCS
206650 55560 $21,989.48
CHECK TOTAL $21,989.48
11531 3/26/2024 NORTH STAR CONSULTING INC CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSESSMENT 100130 54900 $800.00
CHECK TOTAL $800.00
11532 3/26/2024 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL FEES 100220 52510 $288.00
CHECK TOTAL $288.00
11533 3/26/2024 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR BOY SCOUT TROOP 777 ORGANIZATION REVENUE SHARE WSF 100520 55300 $545.45
CHECK TOTAL $545.45
11534 3/26/2024 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR SERVICE HERO DBA
ROOTER HERO
PERMIT REFUND-PR20240000220 104 48020 $2.69
3/26/2024 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR SERVICE HERO DBA
ROOTER HERO
PERMIT REFUND-PR20240000220 100 48020 $3.36
3/26/2024 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR SERVICE HERO DBA
ROOTER HERO
PERMIT REFUND-PR20240000220 100 48010 $67.14
CHECK TOTAL $73.19
11535 3/26/2024 PBLA ENGINEERING INC DESIGN SERVICES FEB 2024 301630 56104 $2,690.00
3/26/2024 PBLA ENGINEERING INC DESIGN SERVICES FEB 2024 301630 56104 $4,050.00
3/26/2024 PBLA ENGINEERING INC DESIGN SERVICES FEB 2024 301630 56104 $5,400.00
CHECK TOTAL $12,140.00
11536 3/26/2024 PRO1PRINT, LLC CITY BRANDED NOTEPADS 100240 52110 $1,681.31
CHECK TOTAL $1,681.31
11537 3/26/2024 PUBLIC STORAGE #23051 PARKS AND RECREATION OFF SITE
STORAGE UNITS
100520 52302 $836.00
3/26/2024 PUBLIC STORAGE #23051 PARKS AND RECREATION OFF SITE
STORAGE UNITS
100520 52302 $798.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,634.00
11538 3/26/2024 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC POSTAGE 100140 52170 $5,010.00
CHECK TOTAL $5,010.00
11539 3/26/2024 REGIONAL TAP SERVICE CENTER FOOTHILL PASSES - FEBRUARY 2024 206650 55610 $441.86
3/26/2024 REGIONAL TAP SERVICE CENTER FOOTHILL PASSES - FEBRUARY 2024 206650 55620 $1,767.44
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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 $2,209.30
11540 3/26/2024 REINBERGER CORPORATION BUSINESS CARDS 100140 52110 $86.51
CHECK TOTAL $86.51
11541 3/26/2024 RETAIL MARKETING SERVICES INC CART RETRIVAL FEB 2024 -4 250170 55000 $20.00
CHECK TOTAL $20.00
11542 3/26/2024 RICHDAI INC INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT - ART - WS 24 100520 55320 $302.40
CHECK TOTAL $302.40
11543 3/26/2024 ROSS CREATIONS SOUND SERVICES FOR CITY BIRTHDAY -
FULL PAYMENT
100520 55300 $1,500.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,500.00
11544 3/26/2024 SAN GABRIEL CONSERVATION
CORP
USED OIL KITS/ ACE CLEAN UP 1/30/24 250170 55000 $138.00
3/26/2024 SAN GABRIEL CONSERVATION
CORP
USED OIL KITS/ ACE CLEAN UP 1/30/24 253180 54900 $598.00
CHECK TOTAL $736.00
11545 3/26/2024 SO COAST AIR QUALITY MGT
DISTRICT
FACILITY LEASE IN APRIL 100130 52302 $2,688.58
CHECK TOTAL $2,688.58
11546 3/26/2024 SOCIAL VOCATIONAL SERVICES LITTER AND WEED REMOVAL (ROW-
FEB2024) FY23-24
100645 55528 $3,113.00
CHECK TOTAL $3,113.00
11547 3/26/2024 SPECTRUM BUSINESS CABLE TV SERVICE/DBC - MAR 2024 100230 54030 $127.55
CHECK TOTAL $127.55
11548 3/26/2024 TENNIS ANYONE INC TENNIS INSTRUCTION 23-24 100520 55320 $7,276.19
CHECK TOTAL $7,276.19
11549 3/26/2024 THE GAS COMPANY HERITAGE PARK (021224-031324) FY23-
24
100630 52215 $306.67
CHECK TOTAL $306.67
11550 3/26/2024 VALLEY VISTA SERVICES, INC. STREET SWEEPING SERVICES (020124-
022924) FY23-24
100655 55510 $11,431.80
CHECK TOTAL $11,431.80
11551 3/26/2024 WW GRAINGER INC FY2023-24 AED SUPPLIES 100350 52310 $400.74
CHECK TOTAL $400.74
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
11552 3/26/2024 WALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT
ADULT VOLLEYBALL GYM RENTAL 100520 52302 $573.75
3/26/2024 WALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT
YOUTH BASKETBALL GYM RENTAL 100520 52302 $5,890.70
CHECK TOTAL $6,464.45
11553 3/26/2024 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WVWD (CITYHALLW 020124-022924) FEB
FY23-24
100620 52220 $479.10
3/26/2024 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WVWD (D38 020124-022924) FEB FY23-
24
238638 52220 $4,357.64
3/26/2024 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WVWD (DISTRICT 38RW 020124-022924)
FEB FY23-24
238638 52220 $561.15
3/26/2024 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WVWD (D39W 020124-022924) FEB FY23-
24
239639 52220 $1,568.90
3/26/2024 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WVWD (D41W 020124-022924) FEB FY23-
24
241641 52220 $1,030.22
3/26/2024 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WVWD (DBCW 020124-022924) FEB
FY23-24
100510 52220 $397.94
3/26/2024 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WVWD (PARKSW 020124-022924) FEB
FY23-24
100630 52220 $3,199.25
3/26/2024 WALNUT VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WVWD (PARKSRW 020124-022924) FEB
FY23-24
100630 52220 $218.33
CHECK TOTAL $11,812.53
11554 3/26/2024 WANSEO CHUNG INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT - YOGA - WS23 100520 55320 $1,075.20
CHECK TOTAL $1,075.20
11555 3/26/2024 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY JANITORIAL SUPPLIES (DBC) FY23-24 100510 51210 $169.14
CHECK TOTAL $169.14
11556 3/26/2024 WOODRUFF & SMART, A
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - FEBRUARY 2024 100120 54020 $1,716.00
3/26/2024 WOODRUFF & SMART, A
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - FEBRUARY 2024 100120 54020 $12,442.21
3/26/2024 WOODRUFF & SMART, A
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - FEBRUARY 2024 100 22107 $158.40
3/26/2024 WOODRUFF & SMART, A
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - FEBRUARY 2024 100 22107 $396.00
3/26/2024 WOODRUFF & SMART, A
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - FEBRUARY 2024 100 22107 $422.40
3/26/2024 WOODRUFF & SMART, A
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - FEBRUARY 2024 100 22107 $976.80
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City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK #
CHECK DATE
VENDOR NAME
OTP VENDOR NAME
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
ORG
OBJECT
AMOUNT
3/26/2024 WOODRUFF & SMART, A
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - FEBRUARY 2024 100120 54020 $8,222.99
3/26/2024 WOODRUFF & SMART, A
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - FEBRUARY 2024 100120 54020 $1,029.60
3/26/2024 WOODRUFF & SMART, A
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - FEBRUARY 2024 100120 54020 $211.20
3/26/2024 WOODRUFF & SMART, A
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - FEBRUARY 2024 100120 54020 $184.80
3/26/2024 WOODRUFF & SMART, A
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - FEBRUARY 2024 100120 54020 $158.40
3/26/2024 WOODRUFF & SMART, A
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - FEBRUARY 2024 100120 54020 $158.40
3/26/2024 WOODRUFF & SMART, A
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - FEBRUARY 2024 100120 54020 $660.00
CHECK TOTAL $26,737.20
11557 3/26/2024 YOUTH EVOLUTION ACTIVITIES CONTRACT CLASS INSTRUCTOR-YOUTH
SPORTS
100520 55320 $630.00
CHECK TOTAL $630.00
11558 3/26/2024 ZW USA INC DOGGIE BAGS 23/24 250170 51300 $3,466.33
CHECK TOTAL $3,466.33
GRAND TOTAL $473,813.81
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Agenda #: 5.3
Meeting Date: April 2, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: CITY COUNCIL RECOGNITION POLICY 2019-02 REVISIONS
STRATEGIC
GOAL:
Open, Engaged & Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve revisions to City Council Recognition Policy 2019-02.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
A Study Session was held at the March 19, 2024 City Council meeting to discuss
potential revisions to City Council Recognition Policy 2019 -02. Direction was provided
to revise Section 3.1.3 to reflect that events that Council Members are invited to would
provide a nexus to Diamond Bar for approval and issuance of Certificates,
Proclamations and other forms of recognition consistent with the Policy.
Based on this direction, Section 3.1.3 of the Policy is recommended to be revised to
read:
“3.1.3 Recognition may be issued only to individuals, organizations or businesses that
have a clear nexus to Diamond Bar, including any event to which a member of the City
Council is invited in their capacity as a Diamond Bar elected official.”
A clean version of the Revised City Council Policy 2019-02 is included in Attachment 1
for approval.
PREPARED BY:
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REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
1. 5.3.a 2019-02 - Recognition Policy (2024 Revision) Final
5.3
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City Council Policy
Number: 2019-02 Reviewed: As-Needed
Effective Date: 10/1/2019
Revised Date: 04/02/2024
City Council Policy 2019-02 Effective Date: October 1, 2019; REV 04/02/2024 Page 1 of 3
Recognition Policy
1. Purpose
1.1 To establish formal procedures for the issuance of City Council recognition.
2. Policy
2.1 The Diamond Bar City Council actively seeks to recognize noteworthy
contributions and achievements of individuals and organizations that
benefit the community by setting clear standards for such recognition.
3. Procedure
3.1 General Provisions
3.1.1 All forms of Recognition are issued at the discretion of the Mayor on
behalf of the entire City Council. Recognition is not issued on behalf
of an individual or group of Council Members.
3.1.2 Commissions may not issue any official recognition on behalf of the
City and Commissioners may not issue any official recognition in their
capacity as Commissioners.
3.1.3 Recognition may be issued only to individuals, organizations or
businesses that have a clear nexus to Diamond Bar, including any
event to which a member of the City Council is invited in their
capacity as a Diamond Bar elected official.
3.1.4 Recognition will not be issued for campaigns or events contrary to
city policy, matters of politics, or for personal ideological or religious
beliefs.
3.1.5 The City Manager is authorized to implement an administrative
process to manage and track requests for recognition by the City
Council.
3.2 Certificates
3.2.1 Certificates are official documents of the City Council bearing the
signatures of the entire City Council.
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City Council Policy 2019-02 Effective Date: October 1, 2019; REV 04/02/2024 Page 2 of 3
3.2.2 Certificates may be awarded to recognize events and
achievements including, but not limited to:
3.2.2.1 Special events such as conferences, conventions, seminars,
and professional celebrations.
3.2.2.2 Milestones, achievements and celebrations.
3.2.2.3 Academic achievements (individual, group or team).
3.2.2.4 Athletic achievements (individual, group or team).
3.2.2.5 Acts of volunteerism or service.
3.2.2.6 Business grand openings and ribbon cuttings.
3.2.2.7 Any other event or achievement which, at the Mayor’s
discretion, merits a certificate.
3.3 Certificate Plaques
3.3.1 Certificate Plaques may be awarded to recognize events and
achievements with greater significance, including, but not limited to:
3.3.1.1 New Business of the Month.
3.3.1.2 Significant acts of volunteerism or service, including
Volunteer of the Year.
3.3.1.3 Individual or organization achievement or service by board
members or executive officers.
3.3.1.4 Honorable retirement of a City employee with more than
five years of service in Diamond Bar.
3.3.1.5 Any other event or achievement which, at the Mayor’s
discretion, merits a Certificate Plaque.
3.4 Proclamations
3.4.1 Proclamations are official documents of the City Council prepared
to commemorate or create awareness of a special occasion, event,
or issue. Proclamations are often presented at City Council meetings.
3.4.2 Proclamations do not constitute endorsement by the City.
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3.5 City Tiles
3.5.1 City Tiles may be awarded to recognize the most significant events
and achievements, including, but not limited to:
3.5.1.1 Honorable completion of office by an elected official or
appointed City commissioner.
3.5.1.2 Legislators representing Diamond Bar.
3.5.1.3 Recognition of dignitaries.
3.5.1.4 Business of the month.
3.5.1.5 Miss Diamond Bar.
3.5.1.6 Honorable retirement of a City employee with more than ten
years of service in Diamond Bar.
3.5.1.7 Any other event or achievement which, at the Mayor’s
discretion, merits a City Tile.
3.6 Key to the City
3.6.1 The Key to the City is the City’s most prestigious honor and should be
issued with great discretion.
3.6.2 The Key to the City may be issued to recognize the following:
3.6.2.1 Achievements or acts that reflect positively on the City on a
state or national level.
3.6.2.2 Honorable retirement of City employee after a minimum of
twenty years of exemplary service.
4. References
4.1 This Policy supersedes City Council Policy C-3, Presentation of Certificates,
Plaques and City Tiles by City Council dated April 17, 1990.
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Agenda #: 5.4
Meeting Date: April 2, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT TO ONYX PAVING
COMPANY, INC. FOR THE AREA 3 RESIDENTIAL & COLLECTOR
STREETS REHABILITATION AND ARTERIAL STREET
REHABILITATION (GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE FROM GRAND
AVENUE TO AVENIDA RANCHEROS, GRAND AVENUE FROM
DIAMOND BAR BLVD TO EAST CITY LIMITS, AND STREETS WITHIN
THE GATEWAY CORPORATE CENTER) PROJECT NO. SI24101 &
SI24103; THE GRAND AVENUE AT DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. PW23402); AND THE
COLD SPRING LANE GROUNDWATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
(PROJECT NO. SI24101).
STRATEGIC
GOAL:
Safe, Sustainable & Healthy Community
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Determine that approving the Construction Agreement for the proposed Project is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section
15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines;
B. Appropriate a total of $644,121 in additional funding from the following Funds -
$452,100 Prop C Fund 207, $50,000 Prop A Fund 206, and $142,021 Measure
W Fund 201, to fund the Project's contingency;
C. Approve the proposed adjustments to the CIP budget and establish a Project
Payment Account containing sufficient funds from the current fiscal year budget;
and
D. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to sign, a Construction Agreement with
Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $9,369,000, plus a contingency
amount of $936,900, for Contract Change Orders to be approved by the City
Manager, for a total authorization amount of $10,305,900.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Fiscal Year 2023/24 Capital Improvement Program inc ludes an approved budget
for each component of the Project, identified under multiple project numbers, as detailed
in the table below. In response to the bid/cost proposal received for the four (4) base bid
schedules, a proposed adjustment to the corresponding funding sources is proposed
below.
An additional $644,121 ($452,100 from Prop C, $50,000 from Prop A, and $142,021
from Measure W) is recommended to address the Project's expenses and contingency,
as illustrated in the table below shown as "New Request".
Base Bids Approved Budget
(FY 2023/24 CIP)
Proposed
Adjusted
Budget
Encumbrance/
Expenses
Balance Per
Proposed
Adjusted
Budget
Residential & Collector Streets Rehabilitation Area 3 - Project No. SI24101 – (Base Bid
“Schedule A”)
Measure M $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000
Measure R Local
Return [$575K
transfer from
SI24103]
$600,000 $1,175,000
$2,375,000
Hauler Fees $250,000 $250,000 $2,625,000
Gas Tax [transfer
from SI24103] $400,000 $3,025,000
RMRA [transfer from
SI24103] $738,100 $3,763,100
Arterial Streets Rehabilitation Project No. SI24103 – (Base Bid “Schedule B”)
RMRA $4,050,000 $3,311,900 $7,075,000
Prop C $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $9,575,000
Measure R Local
Return $575,000 $0 $9,575,000
Gas Tax $400,000 $0 $9,575,000
New Request:
Prop C $452,100 $10,027,100
New Request:
Prop A $50,000 $10,077,100
Grand Avenue at Diamond Bar Boulevard Drainage Improvements, Project No.
PW23402 – (Base Bid “Schedule C”)
Measure W $100,000 $60,521 $10,137,621
Measure W (Used for
Design) ($13,221) $10,124,400
Groundwater Drainage Improvements Phase 6 (Cold Spring Lane) – Under Project No.
SI240101 (Base Bid “Schedule D”)
Measure W [transfer
from PW23402] $39,479 $39,479 $10,163,879
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New Request:
Measure W $142,021 $10,305,900
Construction
Contract - Onyx
Paving Company,
Inc.
($9,369,000) $936,900
Contingency (10%) ($936,900) $0
The contingency amount of $936,900 will only be used in the event of unforeseen
circumstances that warrant a contract change order.
BACKGROUND:
On February 21, 2023, the City Council approved a Consulting Services Agreement with
Nichols Consulting Engineers, Inc. (NCE) to lead the design work for the Area 3
Residential & Collector Streets Rehabilitation and Arterial Street Rehabs. This design
effort also encompasses plans for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp
Improvement Projects spanning across Area 3, 4, and 5 residential streets and arterials.
At the February 20, 2024, meeting, the City Council approved the plans and
specifications for the Area 3 Residential & Collector Streets Rehabilitation and Arterial
Street Rehabilitation (Golden Springs Drive from Grand Avenue to Temple Avenue-
Avenida Rancheros, Grand Avenue from Diamond Bar Boulevard to easterly City limits,
and streets within the Gateway Corporate Center), Grand Avenue Drainage
Improvement, and Cold Springs Lane Groundwater Improvement projects. The
technical specifications for the drainage/groundwater improvements were combined
with the street improvements plans as one bid package for cost-effectiveness.
ANALYSIS:
The City’s Area 3 is located to the south of Pathfinder Road, spanning both the western
and eastern sides of Diamond Bar Boulevard and the SR 57 freeway. The Project
encompasses approximately 17 center miles of residential and collector streets,
necessitating treatments such as slurry seal, chip seal, and asphaltic concrete (AC)
overlay. Additionally, it involves addressing isolated areas of damaged AC pavement as
determined by field assessments. Furthermore, the Project includes approximately 6
centerline miles of various segments along major arterials, notably Golden Springs
Drive from Grand Avenue to Temple Avenue-Avenida Rancheros, Grand Avenue from
Diamond Bar Boulevard to the easterly City limits, and streets within the Gateway
Corporate Center (Gateway Center, Copley Dr, Bridgegate Dr). Please refer to
Attachment 2 for the Vicinity Map.
Lane closures and construction activities along Golden Springs Drive, Grand Avenue,
and streets within the Gateway Corporate Center will be authorized between 8:30 AM
and 4:30 PM. While Public Works construction typically commences at 7:30 AM, Golden
Springs Drive and Grand Avenue experience significant daily weekday traffic during
both morning and evening peak hours. By delaying construction until 8:30 AM, we aim
to minimize disruptions to the morning commuter traffic while ensuring that construction
crews can work efficiently throughout the day to meet construction deadlines.
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Additionally, the project team has carefully assessed the potential impacts of
construction near school areas and will collaborate with the contractor to initiate work on
both the drainage and groundwater improvements away from school traffic until affected
schools are out for summer vacation, starting on May 30, 2024. This proactive approach
will help mitigate disruptions and ensure the safety of students and commuters alike.
The Project was advertised for bids on February 21, 2024, with an engineer’s estimate
of $8.66 million. The bid opening date was set for March 19, 2024 , and the Project was
formatted into four base bid schedules:
Base Bid “Schedule A”: Residential & Collector Streets Rehabilitation (Area 3 – CIP#
SI24101.
Base Bid “Schedule B”: Arterial Street Rehabilitation (Golden Spring Dr. from Grand
Avenue to Temple Avenue-Avenida Rancheros; Grand
Avenue from Diamond Bar Boulevard to the easterly City
limits, and streets within the Gateway Corporate Center –
CIP# SI24103).
Base Bid “Schedule C”: Grand Avenue Median Drainage Improvement Project (Grand
Avenue at Diamond Bar Boulevard)– CIP# PW23402
Base Bid “Schedule D”: Cold Spring Lane Groundwater Drainage Improvement –
CIP#SI24101
Seven (7) bid proposals were received. Onyx Paving Company, Inc. was the lowest
responsible bidder with a Base Bid (A thru D) in the amount of $9,369,000.00.
The results for the bids are shown below:
Company Base Bid
1. Onyx Paving Company, Inc. $9,369,000.00
2. Hardy & Harper, Inc. $9,378,000.00
3. Copp Contracting, Inc. $9,382,596.49
4. All American Asphalt $9,749,863.15
5. Sequel Contractors, Inc. $9,845,460.40
6. R.J. Noble Company $10,190,133.07
7. Nationwide Contracting Services, Inc. $14,746,046.00
Staff has verified that Onyx Paving Company, Inc. holds a valid contractor license and
has reputable experiences with similar projects. The tentative schedule of the Project is
as follows:
Award Construction Contract April 2, 2024
Start Construction May 2024
Completion of Construction September 2024
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Environmental Review
Staff has determined that this Project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) provisions pursuant to the California Code of Regulations,
guidelines for the implementation of the CEQA, Section 15301(c) under Class 1 Existing
Facilities, existing highways and streets.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Agreement as to form.
PREPARED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
1. 5.4.a Construction Agreement with Onyx Paving Company, Inc.
2. 5.4.b Vicinity Map
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DAN FOX, CITY MANAGER
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Legend
Project 2
Project 4
Project 6
VICINITY MAP
AREA 3 RESIDENTIAL & COLLECTOR AND
ARTERIAL STREET REHABILIATION
&
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
Arterials
Residential
Grand Ave. Median Drainage
Cold Springs Ln. Drainage
VICINITY MAP
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Agenda #: 5.5
Meeting Date: April 2, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOS. 38, 39-2022, AND 41-
2021 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
STRATEGIC
GOAL:
Responsible Stewardship of Public Resources
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-09 ordering the City Engineer to prepare and to file
an Engineer's Report related to maintenance of improvements in Landscaping
Assessment District No. 38 and any assessment thereon for Fiscal Year
2024/25;
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-10 ordering the City Engineer to prepare and to file
an Engineer's Report related to maintenance of improvements in Landscaping
Assessment District No. 39-2022 and any assessment thereon for Fiscal Year
2024/25;
C. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-11 ordering the City Engineer to prepare and to file
an Engineer's Report related to maintenance of improvements in the
Landscaping Assessment District No. 41-2021 and any assessment thereon for
Fiscal Year 2024/25; and
D. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, the Fourth Amendment to
the Consultant Services Agreement with SCI Consulting to provide special
annual assessment engineering services through June 30, 2025.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The consultant service for the preparation of the Engineer’s Reports and other
associated services is estimated to cost $18,915. Adequate funding is included in the
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating Budget and will be included in the Fiscal Year 2024/25
Operating Budget for LAD Nos. 38, 39-2022, and 41-2021.
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BACKGROUND:
There are three Landscape Assessment Districts (LADs) in the City: LAD No. 38, LAD
No. 39-2022, and LAD No. 41-2021. The County of Los Angeles originally formed all
three LADs prior to the City’s incorporation. After its incorporation, the City took over the
administration of the three LADs. In July 2021, the City implemented a successful
Proposition 218 balloting procedure to replace LAD No. 41 with LAD No. 41 -2021 with
the same service area and an updated assessment structure. In March 2022, the City
successfully implemented a similar procedure to replace LAD No. 39 with LAD No. 39 -
2022.
As part of these assessment district updates, the City must undergo a three-step
process every fiscal year. First, the City Council initiates the process by adopting
resolutions ordering the City Engineer to prepare and file an engineer’s report for each
district, the action being recommended in this agenda item. Second, the report is
finalized and presented to the City Council, which, in turn, adopts resolutions of
intention that are set for a Public Hearing. Lastly, the City holds a Public Hearing at a
City Council meeting where the assessment districts are approved and confirmed,
resulting in the adoption of a resolution confirming the levy of assessments. Throughout
the entire process, all proceedings for the maintenance of improvements will be
pursuant to the provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 of Part 2 of
Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California and applicable
provisions of Proposition 218, Article 10 XIII D of the California Constitution.
Additionally, on May 5, 2020, the City Council approved an agreement with SCI
Consulting Group (SCI) for the preparation of the Engineer’s Reports and other special
district-associated services (the “Original Agreement”).
On April 6, 2021 and September 21, 2021, the City Council approved a First
Amendment and a Second Amendment, respectively, to the Original Agreement for SCI
to provide Proposition 218 balloting services for LAD No. 41 -2021 and LAD No. 39-
2022. The Original Agreement was set to expire on June 30, 2023 ; subject to two one-
year extensions. The City Council approved the Third Amendment to extend the
Agreement term and it will expire on June 30, 2024. The proposed Fourth Amendment
would provide for the second one-year extension through June 30, 2025.
ANALYSIS:
LAD No. 38
The City has an annual program for the maintenance of landscaped medians as well as
parkway improvements along the major arterials, and intends to continue the said
program by special assessments upon lands within the City. Funds must be provided to
enable District No. 38 to continue its operation during the Fiscal Year 2024/25. District
No. 38 encompasses the whole City and is illustrated in Exhibit “A-1” Map (Attachment
5).
LAD No. 39-2022
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The City has an annual program for the maintenance of landscaping, open space
improvements, five mini-parks, and trails, and intends to continue the said program by
special assessments upon lands within the district. Funds must be provided to enable
District No. 39-2022 to continue operating during the Fiscal Year 2024/25. District 39 -
2022 encompasses areas in the northeasterly part of the City, as illustrated in Exhibit
“A-2” Map (Attachment 5).
LAD No. 41-2021
The City has an annual program for the maintenance of landscaping and open space
improvements, and intends to continue the said program by special assessments upon
lands within the district. Funds must be provided to enable District No. 41 -2021 to
continue operating during the Fiscal Year 2024/25. District 41-2021 encompasses the
southwesterly part of the City, as illustrated in Exhibit “A-3” Map (Attachment 5).
Consultant Service Agreement
The current Agreement with SCI to provide assessment engineering services expires on
June 30, 2024. Section 2 of the Original Agreement provides for the Agreement to be
extended by mutual consent of the City and SCI in two one -year increments based on
satisfactory performance by the Consultant. SCI has submitted its proposal letter for the
extension of the Agreement Term as provided in Exhibit “A” of Attachment 4, the
proposed Fourth Amendment. The City has been satisfied with SCI’s performance.
Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council approve the second one-year
extension, as provided in the Original Agreement, through June 30, 2025. Per Exhibit
“A” of the Original Agreement, the cost rate for the service is proposed to increase three
percent (3%) for a total not-to-exceed amount of $18,915.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Resolutions and the Fourth
Amendment to the Agreement as to form.
PREPARED BY:
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REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
1. 5.5.a Resolution No. 2024-09; LAD 38 - Preparation of Engineer's Report
2. 5.5.b Resolution No. 2024-10; LAD 39-2022 - Preparation of Engineer's Report
3. 5.5.c Resolution No. 2024-11; LAD 41-2021 - Preparation of Engineer's Report
4. 5.5.d 4th Amendment to Agreement with SCI Consulting
5. 5.5.e Maps - Exhibits A-1, A-2, and A-3
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE
AND TO FILE A REPORT RELATED TO THE MAINTENANCE OF
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 38 AND ANY ASSESSMENT THEREON FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2024-25.
WHEREAS, the City of Diamond Bar Assessment District No. 38 (“District”) was
created pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (§
22500, et seq.); and
WHEREAS, California Streets and Highways Code § 22622 provides that the City
Council shall adopt a resolution generally describing any proposed new improvements
or substantial changes in existing improvements in the District and ordering the City
Engineer to prepare and file a report related to annual maintenance and assessment in
the District; and
WHEREAS, no new improvements or substantial changes in existing
improvements are proposed for the District; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Diamond Bar as follows:
Section 1. The Recitals, as set forth above, are in all respects true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. The City Engineer is hereby ordered and directed to prepare or have
prepared an annual report in accordance with California Streets and Highways Code §§
22565, et seq., with respect to City of Diamond Bar Assessment District No. 38 for Fiscal
Year 2024-25.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of
this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become
effective immediately upon its approval.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April 2024.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
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Stan Liu, Mayor
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ATTEST:
I, Kristina Santana, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was passed, approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held on the 2nd day of April 2024, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
__________
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE
AND TO FILE A REPORT RELATED TO THE MAINTENANCE OF
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 39-2022 AND ANY ASSESSMENT THEREON FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25.
WHEREAS, the City of Diamond Bar Assessment District No. 39-2022 (“District”)
was created pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways
Code (§ 22500, et seq.); and
WHEREAS, California Streets and Highways Code § 22622 provides that the City
Council shall adopt a resolution generally describing any proposed new improvements
or substantial changes in existing improvements in the District and ordering the City
Engineer to prepare and file a report related to annual maintenance and assessment in
the District; and
WHEREAS, no new improvements or substantial changes in existing
improvements are proposed for the District; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Diamond Bar as follows:
Section 1. The Recitals, as set forth above, are in all respects true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. The City Engineer is hereby ordered and directed to prepare or have
prepared an annual report in accordance with California Streets and Highways Code §
22565, et seq., with respect to City of Diamond Bar Landscape Assessment District 39-
2022 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of
this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become
effective immediately upon its approval.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April 2024.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
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Stan Liu, Mayor
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ATTEST:
I, Kristina Santana, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was passed, approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held on the 2nd day of April 2024, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE
AND TO FILE A REPORT RELATED TO THE MAINTENANCE OF
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 41-2021 AND ANY ASSESSMENT THEREON FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25.
WHEREAS, the City of Diamond Bar Assessment District No. 41-2021 (“District”)
was created pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways
Code (§ 22500, et seq.); and
WHEREAS, California Streets and Highways Code § 22622 provides that the City
Council shall adopt a resolution generally describing any proposed new improvements
or substantial changes in existing improvements in the District and ordering the City
Engineer to prepare and file a report related to annual maintenance and assessment in
the District; and
WHEREAS, no new improvements or substantial changes in exiting
improvements are proposed for the District; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Diamond Bar as follows:
Section 1. The Recitals, as set forth above, are in all respects true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. The City Engineer is hereby ordered and directed to prepare or have
prepared an annual report in accordance with California Streets and Highways Code §
22565, et seq., with respect to City of Diamond Bar Landscape Assessment District 41-
2021 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of
this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions, and it shall become
effective immediately upon its approval.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April 2024.
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
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Stan Liu, Mayor
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ATTEST:
I, Kristina Santana, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was passed, approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held on the 2nd day of April 2024, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
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FOURTH AMENDMENT
TO
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
This FOURTH AMENDMENT to Consultant Services Agreement (“FOURTH
AMENDMENT”) is made and entered into as of April 2, 2024, by and between the City of
Diamond Bar, a municipal corporation (“City”), and SCI Consulting Group, Inc., a
California corporation, (herein referred to as the “Consultant”) with reference to the
following:
A.The City and the Consultant entered into that certain Consultant Services
Agreement dated as of May 5, 2020, which is incorporated herein by this reference (the
“Original Agreement”);
B.The City and the Consultant entered into that certain First Amendment dated
as of April 6, 2021, which is incorporated herein by this reference (“First Amendment”);
C.The City and the Consultant entered into that certain Second Amendment
dated as of September 21, 2021, which is incorporated herein by this reference (“Second
Amendment”), which Second Amendment, First Amendment, and Original Agreement
collectively are referred to herein as the "Agreement"; and
D.The City and the Consultant entered into that certain Third Amendment dated
as of April 4, 2023, which is incorporated herein by this reference (“Third Amendment”),
which Third Amendment, Second Amendment, First Amendment, and Original Agreement
collectively are referred to herein as the "Agreement"; and
E.The City and the Consultant desire to amend the Agreement as provided
herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1.Defined Terms. Except as otherwise defined herein, all capitalized terms
used herein shall have the meanings set forth for such terms in the Original Agreement.
2.Revised Scope of Services. The Scope of Services, Exhibit "A" to the
Original Agreement, First Amendment, Second Amendment, and Third Amendment is
hereby amended, modified and supplemented to include the services described in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
3.Term. The Term of the Original Agreement as set forth in Section 2 therein
is from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2023. The First Amendment and Second Amendment did
not change the Term. The Third Amendment extended the Term to June 30, 2024. This
Fourth Amendment shall extend the Term up to and including June 30, 2025.
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4. Compensation. The total not-to-exceed compensation set forth in Section
3 of the Original Agreement, was the sum of Fifty-two Thousand Two Hundred and Eight
Dollars ($52,208). The First Amendment amended Section 3 of the Original Agreement to
provide for a total not-to-exceed compensation in the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Eight
Hundred and Eight Dollars ($65,808). The Second Amendment amended Section 3 of
the Agreement to provide for a total not-to-exceed compensation in the sum of Eighty
Thousand Nine Hundred and Eight Dollars ($80,908). The Third Amendment amended
Section 3 of the Agreement to provide for a total not-to-exceed compensation in the sum
of Ninety-Nine Thousand Three Hundred and Four Dollars ($99,304).
The total not-to-exceed compensation of the Agreement is hereby amended to provide for
an increase of Eighteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifteen Dollars ($18,915) so that
the total not-to-exceed compensation, as amended by this Fourth Amendment, shall not
exceed One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Two Hundred Nineteen Dollars ($118,219)
without the prior authorization of the City.
5. Integration. This Fourth Amendment and all attachments hereto (if any)
integrate all of the terms and conditions mentioned herein, and supersede all prior
negotiations between the parties with respect hereto. This Fourth Amendment amends,
as set forth herein, the Agreement and except as specifically amended hereby, the
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. To the extent that there is any conflict or
inconsistency between the terms and provisions of this Fourth Amendment and the terms
and provisions of the Agreement, the terms and provisions of this Fourth Amendment shall
control.
IN WITNESS hereof, the parties enter into this Fourth Amendment on the year and
day first above written.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
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“CONSULTANT” “CITY”
SCI Consulting Group CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
*By:By:
Printed Name: Dan Fox, City Manager
itle:
*By:ATTEST:
Printed Name:
Title:
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Omar Sandoval, City Attorney
*NOTE: If Consultant is a corporation, the City requires the following signature(s):
-- (1) the Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice-President, AND (2) the Secretary, the
Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer, an Assistant Secretary or an Assistant Treasurer. If
only one corporate officer exists or one corporate officer holds more than one corporate
office, please so indicate. OR
-- The corporate officer named in a corporate resolution as authorized to enter into this
Agreement. A copy of the corporate resolution, certified by the Secretary close in time to
the execution of the Agreement, must be provided to the City.
John W. Bliss
President
John W. Bliss
Secretary
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Exhibit “A”
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February 6, 2024
Hal Ghafari, P.E.
Public Works Manager/Assistant City Engineer
City of Diamond Bar
Department of Public Works
21810 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, California 91765
Re: Proposal for One-Year Extension of Assessment Engineering Services Agreement
Dear Hal:
SCIConsultingGroup (“SCI”) is pleased to submit, for your review, our proposal for a one-year
extension of our existing agreement to provide Assessment Engineering Services to the City of
Diamond Bar (“City”). We have provided these services to the City since the Fiscal Year 2015-16
financial cycle, and we appreciate your consideration to continue providing these services.
Attached are the scope of services and fee schedule for your consideration.
The scope of services within this proposal includes the continued annual Engineer’s Reports and
levy administration of three assessment districts:
Maintenance District 38: 18,449 parcels
Maintenance District 39: 1,246 parcels
Maintenance District 41: 554 parcels
Serving California public agencies since 1985, we clearly understand these special levies provide
vital funding to the City and that the City is seeking to retain the services of a professional levy
administration firm to ensure accurate, legally compliant and successful collection of these
important revenues. The annual continuance of these special levies is not automatic. It involves
important technical, procedural elements and legal requirements each year including the
preparation of the annual Engineer’s Report. Our commitment is to provide these comprehensive
services and minimize the time and resources of the City.
We respectfully offer the following for your consideration:
MOST COMPREHENSIVE LEVY ADMINISTRATION SCOPE The administration of the City’s special
levies is a very important fiduciary responsibility that should entail significant effort to ensure that
the special levies are collected accurately and defensibly. Through the process of designing and
establishing many new post-Proposition 218 benefit assessments, we have gained unparalleled
and comprehensive Proposition 218 data flow and compliance expertise.
EXISTING LEVY OPTIMIZATION EXPERTISE As noted, SCI Consulting Group’s primary expertise is
the levy administration of assessments, fees, charges and special taxes for public agencies. With
over 35 years of experience in this specialized field, we have never missed a levy submission
deadline and have an unparalleled track record of finding additional revenues for agency levies
that were previously administered by another firm. In fact, in nearly every case in which SCI has
begun to administer special levies that were previously handled by another firm or public agency;
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we have often uncovered significant additional revenues due to incorrect previous amounts or
missing parcels that should be subject to the levies.
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT SUCCESS AND EXPERTISE With over 35 years of experience in this
specialized field, we are proud of our industry-leading record of success with assisting public
agencies with increasing their revenues. For agency-wide revenue measures which include a
survey, SCI has a success rate of over 91% with over 140 successful ballot measures.
COLLECTIVE LEGAL EXPERTISE SCI has also gained considerable and unmatched advantage
from the collective input of most of the State’s leading Proposition 218 specialized attorneys with
whom we worked on formations, and on the continued justification of the over 140 post-
Proposition 218 agency-wide assessments we created and annually reauthorize.
KNOWLEDGE OF CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY We have worked extensively
with the City of Diamond over the last 5 years, and throughout Los Angeles County including local
cities and districts. Further, we currently provide, or have provided, consulting services to the
following agencies within Los Angeles County:
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
Cities of Avalon, Diamond Bar, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Palmdale, Temple
City, and West Hollywood
Claremont, Culver City, Duarte, Glendale, and Las Virgenes School Districts
UNMATCHED ABILITY TO HANDLE LARGE AREA/COMPLEX LEVIES SCI has successfully formed
more agency-wide benefit assessments than all other firms in the State, combined. This is further
evidence of our ability to form and administer large levy assessments. These include new
assessments covering all parcels in Alameda, Orange, San Diego, San Joaquin, San Mateo, and
Santa Clara Counties.
UNMATCHED TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Every person in our firm, aside from our administrative
staff, is a database expert. We have developed in-house, specialized programs to improve our
levy administration services. We are also GIS and mapping experts. We invite you to compare,
or better yet test our database and technical expertise with the staff from any other firm.
LOW OVERHEAD/LOW COST PROVIDER We understand that levy administration services must be
provided cost-effectively, particularly to keep the City’s costs within budget constraints. For this
reason, we maintain the lowest overhead and leanest structure in the industry. While other firms
maintain multiple offices, hierarchical administration and much higher overhead costs, we operate
more effectively and with much lower overhead out of one central office located in an economically
favorable business area.
UNMATCHED RESPONSIVENESS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE We invite you to call our toll-free property
owner assistance line at (800) 273-5167 and compare our level of service and responsiveness
with any other firm. We answer calls directly with knowledgeable levy administration staff. We
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also provide the highest level of customer service and responsiveness for all our clients, including
responding to all of our clients within the same day.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT SCI has reviewed the agreement template and agrees
to all terms and conditions without exception.
STATEMENT CERTIFYING INSURANCE COVERAGE SCI certifies that the required insurance coverage
will be obtained, and we understand said coverage is a prerequisite for entering into an agreement
with the City.
We look forward to this opportunity to assist the City with this important project and stand ready
to proceed. If selected, we intend to enter into a binding Agreement with the City as described in
this RFP. This proposal is valid for 120 days. If you have any questions or require additional
information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached at (707) 430-4300 or via email
at edric.kwan@sci-cg.com.
Sincerely,
Edric Kwan, P.E.
Senior Vice President
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PROPOSAL FOR ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES
BY SCIConsultingGroup, FEBRUARY 2024
SCOPE OF SERVICES
This section outlines the comprehensive levy administration, assessment engineering
services and other responsibilities SCI would perform throughout the fiscal year as the
levy administrator for the City.
DEFINITIONS
City: City of Diamond Bar, its staff, legal counsel, and its City
Council
Council: City of Diamond Bar City Council
Levies: Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 38, 39 and 41
SCI: SCI Consulting Group
Administration: Services related to the determination, levy, and collection
of the assessments and other special levies
PRELIMINARY LEVY DATA ANALYSIS
1. Conduct project kickoff meeting with City staff, legal counsel, and other
individuals as needed to establish timeline, assist with development of budgets,
review parcel data, and accomplish other tasks related to administration of the
levies.
2. Obtain current assessor data from the County Assessor and other sources for all
parcels within the City and merge with SCI’s statewide internal parcel data.
3. Create a complete and highly accurate database including every parcel in each
assessment district with the parcel attributes necessary for calculating the levies.
Research and obtain all property characteristics that are needed to properly
calculate the correct levy amount, including, for instance, location, residential
units, building square footage, land use, and land area.
4. Use the tax roll from the previous fiscal year and structure this historical levy
submittal data so it can be used to help compare and analyze the levies.
5. On a parcel-by-parcel basis, calculate the specific levy amounts for each parcel
based on February or March Assessor data.
6. Research changes in property data, usage, valuations, and levy changes from
the previous year for all parcels within each District. Flag all parcels that require
research to determine the appropriate levy.
7. In conjunction with the City, prepare budget worksheets for the assessments for
City staff use. The budget workbook shall include projected expenditures
provided by the City and projected revenues provided by SCI.
8. Review the budget and cost estimate with the City for the assessments and
finalize the budget after incorporating City input.
9. Assist with the preparation of information that may be included in staff reports.
ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING AND ENGINEER’S REPORTS
1. Carefully evaluate all Proposition 218 developments and legal issues that may
have bearing on the City’s assessment districts. Make recommendations for
upgrades to improve compliance with Proposition 218 and other requirements.
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PROPOSAL FOR ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES
BY SCIConsultingGroup, FEBRUARY 2024
Review proposed upgrades with the City and other parties and incorporate
comments as appropriate.
2. If significant changes are needed to the Engineer’s Reports:
a. Prepare comprehensive draft Preliminary Engineer’s Reports for
the Assessment Districts including historical information, the basis
of the assessment, the method of levy, the revenues raised and
uses of the funds, and the assessment amount for each parcel. The
Engineer’s Reports will be prepared by Edric Kwan, a licensed
professional engineer certified in the State of California.
b. Provide draft copies of the Preliminary Engineer’s Reports to the
City and review the Reports with the City. Provide one electronic
copy of the Preliminary Engineer’s Reports for the City.
c. As necessary, incorporate comments and suggestions through the
preliminary approval.
d. Provide electronic copies of the Final Engineer’s Reports with the
City.
3. Prepare all needed resolutions and staff reports for the Assessments.
4. Prepare and assist with the publication of any notices for the continuation of the
Assessments.
5. Attend and participate in Council meetings at which the Preliminary Engineer’s
Reports and the Final Engineer’s Reports are approved and the public hearing
is held, as needed.
DETERMINATION AND SUBMITTAL OF FINAL LEVIES AND QUALITY CONTROL
1. After the close of each fiscal year on June 30, create new levy rolls based upon
the final lien roll Assessor data.
2. Identify all new or changed parcels that may require an updated or new levy
calculation.
3. Research and update all property characteristics that may affect the levy
amounts for each parcel.
4. Recalculate the final levies on a parcel-by-parcel basis.
5. Conduct over 50 checks and validation queries on each parcel to identify any
parcels that may require additional research to confirm the appropriate levy
amount.
6. Perform a comprehensive internal peer review of all levy calculations.
7. Perform a full management review and quality assurance audit of final levies.
8. Prepare the final levy roll for each levy listing parcel number, owner name,
property address, and levy amount for each Assessor Parcel. Prepare electronic
levy rolls sorted by Assessor Parcel Number and owner's name.
9. Meet County Tax Collector levy roll submission requirements and perform tasks
needed to submit the special levies.
10. File approved levies with the County Tax Collector for inclusion of the levies
upcoming fiscal year tax bills.
11. Verify and validate Tax Collector’s levy data prior to the printing of tax bills.
RESPONDING TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES AND APPEALS
1. Provide the County Tax Collector and the City with our property owner inquiry
line at (800) 273-5167 so property owners can directly contact SCI Consulting
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Group throughout the fiscal year with questions regarding any specific levy
administered by SCI.
2. Provide the County Tax Collector with a summary and overview of the levies for
internal staff use, if necessary.
3. Throughout the fiscal year, research and, if necessary, revise any levies that
property owners consider to be based upon incorrect information being used to
apply the method of determination of the levy. (It should be noted that, due to
our comprehensive levy validation procedures, actual revisions are very minimal,
if any.)
4. If any property owners appeal a levy for their property, SCI shall research the
levy amount and basis for appeal and shall make a recommendation and finding
for the City. In the event that the City finds that a levy should be adjusted, SCI
will adjust the levy according to the City’s final determination. (such appeals are
very rare.)
5. For any property owner appeals, SCI will coordinate with the City and property
owners as appropriate.
DELIVERABLES
1. Resolutions, Preliminary and Final Engineer’s Reports as needed, Auditor’s
Reports, notices, draft staff reports, and other supporting documents for the
continuation of the Assessments. Updated Assessment Boundary Diagrams and
maps, as needed.
2. Assistance with the public meetings and hearings for the continuation of the
Assessments.
3. Final levy rolls for inclusion on the fiscal year tax roll.
4. Forms and certifications required by the County Tax Collector.
5. Letter certifying confirmation of the final levy amounts.
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PROPOSAL FOR ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES
BY SCIConsultingGroup, FEBRUARY 2024
FEE SCHEDULE
Edric
Kwan
Kyle
Tankard
Senior Vice
President
Senior
Consultant
Support
Staff
Fully Loaded Hourly Rate for FY 2020‐21: $210 $155 $65
FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25
Annual Fee $15,920 $16,398 $16,890 $17,396 $17,915
Incidental Costs (n-t-e)$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Proposed Not-to-Exceed Cost $16,920 $17,398 $17,890 $18,396 $18,915
Additional Information:
A. Annual Fees are proposed as fixed fees payable each fiscal year as noted below
‐ 50% of the annual fees shall be due August 15
‐ Remaining 50% shall be due on January 15
B. Incidental Expenses:
‐ Costs for property data, travel and other out‐of‐pocket expenses
‐ Shall be billed as incurred
‐ Total costs shall not exceed the amount shown without prior authorization from the City
C. Scope includes attendance at 1 Council meeting
‐ Additional meetings shall be reimbursed at $1,050 per consultant per meeting, plus expenses
D. Hourly Rates are increased 3% per year
E. Additional years are subject to a 3% annual cost increase
Assigned staff:
Classification:
Fee Proposal
Resource Requirements Total Hours
Annual Assessment Engineering Services (FY20‐21) 16 76 12 104
SCI CONSULTING GROUP
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
February 2024
Fee Proposal
One‐Year Extension for Assessment Engineering Services
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1579471.1
Exhibit A-1
Landscape Assessment District No. 38 Map
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Exhibit A-2
Landscape Assessment District No. 39-2022 Map
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Exhibit A-3
Landscape Assessment District No. 41-2021 Map
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Agenda #: 7.1
Meeting Date: April 2, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: PRESENTATION OF 2023 PUBLIC SAFETY ANNUAL REPORT.
STRATEGIC
GOAL:
Safe, Sustainable & Healthy Community
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive presentation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Since incorporation, Diamond Bar has partnered with the Los Angeles County Fire
Department for fire and emergency medical response services and the Los Angeles
County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement services. The City also has a
longstanding contractual relationship with Inland Valley Humane Society (IVHS) to
provide animal care and control services. The Public Safety Annual Report (Attachment
1) provides the City Council with a detailed overview of programming and statistics for
each agency in calendar year 2023. The report was presented to the City Council Public
Safety Committee on March 20, 2024. The analysis below is a brief summary of the
report’s contents.
ANALYSIS:
Inland Valley Humane Society (IVHS)
In 2023, IVHS responded to 1,707 service calls, adopted out 177 dogs and cats to
Diamond Bar homes, and cited 117 violations of City animal ordinances.
Los Angeles County Fire Department
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In 2023, Diamond Bar fire stations responded to 3,618 incidents, including 41 fires and
2,633 rescue/emergency medical services calls. The Department also provides fire
prevention programs and training and other education/engagement opportunities,
including:
• Annual Tonner Canyon Wildland Fire Training Exercise (SOLAR)
• Annual Brush Clearance Inspection Program
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
• Ready, Set, Go!
• F.I.R.E. (Family Instructions for Rapid Escape)
• Hands-Only CPR
• Safe Surrender
• Explorer Program
• Junior Lifeguard Program/Water Watcher
• Sirens of Silence
• Women’s Fire and Lifeguard Prep Academies
• Girls’ Fire Camp
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
In 2023, the Sheriff’s Department fielded 10,018 calls for service in Diamond Bar. Total
Part 1 Crime increased 2.4% when compared with 2022. Part 1 Violent Crime
decreased by 26.1% with 24 fewer incidents. Part 1 Property Crime increased by 3.2%
with 31 additional incidents.
The Sheriff’s Department continues to partner with the City on a number of
supplemental initiatives, including special operations, burglary suppression patrols and
undercover operations as well as education, engagement, and outreach. The
Department also partners with the City to offer public outreach and engagement
programs like Neighborhood Watch and Coffee With a Cop.
PREPARED BY:
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REVIEWED BY:
Attachments:
1. 7.1.a Public Safety Annual Report - 2023
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diamondbarca.gov
Annual
Public Safety Report
2023
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
PUBLIC SAFETY ANNUAL REPORT - 2023
Table of Contents
Introduction ______________________________________________________________ 1
INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY& S.P.C.A. __________________________________ 2
IVHS Objectives ___________________________________________________________ 2
Animal Control ___________________________________________________________ 2
Adoptions ________________________________________________________________ 3
Licensing _________________________________________________________________ 3
Low-Cost Veterinary Services _______________________________________________ 3
Community Outreach ____________________________________________________ 4
IVHS Statistics – One Year Comparison _____________________________________ 4
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT _____________________________________ 7
Fire Stations ______________________________________________________________ 7
East County Administrative Office _________________________________________ 7
Personnel _____________________________________________________________________________ 8
Fire Department Statistics _________________________________________________ 8
Fire Prevention and Preparedness Programs __________________________________ 9
Multi-Jurisdictional Wildland Fire Preparation (San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside
- SOLAR) ______________________________________________________________________________ 9
____________________________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Annual Brush Clearance Inspection Program __________________________________________ 10
Community Emergency Response Team ______________________________________________ 10
Ready, Set, Go! ______________________________________________________________________ 11
Family Instructions for Rapid Escape (F.I.R.E) ___________________________________________ 11
Hands-Only CPR _____________________________________________________________________ 12
Safe Surrender _______________________________________________________________________ 12
Explorer Program _____________________________________________________________________ 13
Women’s Fire Academy (WFPA) ______________________________________________________ 14
Girls’ Fire Camp ______________________________________________________________________ 13
Junior Lifeguard Program _____________________________________________________________ 13
Access to Water Activities and Readiness Education (AWARE) _ Error! Bookmark not defined.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT _______________________________ 14
Contract Law Enforcement Program _____________________________________ 14
Diamond Bar/Walnut Station _____________________________________________ 15
Expenditures ____________________________________________________________ 15
Law Enforcement Deployment and Volunteers ____________________________ 15
Personnel ____________________________________________________________________________ 15
Volunteers on Patrol __________________________________________________________________ 16
Crime Statistics Analysis __________________________________________________ 17
2023 Part 1 Crime Statistics Summary ______________________________________ 19
Historical Comparison ____________________________________________________ 22
Five Year Comparison (2019-2023) ________________________________________ 26
Traffic Statistics __________________________________________________________ 28
Crime Prevention, Outreach and Advocacy ______________________________ 31
Special Operations ___________________________________________________________________ 31
Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Reader Cameras ________________________________ 31
Let’s Talk Public Safety Program __________________________________________ 32
Neighborhood Watch ________________________________________________________________ 32
Coffee with a Cop ___________________________________________________________________ 32
Safety Speak Blog ____________________________________________________________________ 33
Public Safety Tip Sheets _______________________________________________________________ 33
Report for Reward ___________________________________________________________________ 33
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Introduction
Since incorporation, the City
Council has made public
safety its top priority, a
commitment that has resulted
in Diamond Bar’s standing as
one of the safest communities
in the San Gabriel Valley.
This report provides
background and analysis of
the City’s animal control, fire
protection, and law
enforcement programs.
City of Diamond Bar
21810 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 839-7000
info@diamondbarca.gov
diamondbarca.gov
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INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY &
S.P.C.A.
Animal Control
IVHS animal control officers and
personnel enforce the City’s animal-
related ordinances, prevent cruelty by
advocating and enforcing state animal
protection laws, and investigate
nuisance animals. They also are tasked
with rescuing wild and domestic
animals, providing medical care,
shelter, and food when necessary.
IVHS Objectives
Provide a safe refuge for
all sick, injured, abused,
and abandoned animals
that have no other
alternatives.
Foster compassion for all
living things through
education and outreach.
Promote the health and
wellness of all pets in our
community by providing
accessible and affordable
veterinary care.
Reduce pet
overpopulation.
The Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. (IVHS) is
a nonprofit organization that provides animal care
and control services under contract to Diamond Bar
and 11 other cities and unincorporated areas of San
Bernardino County. IVHS headquarters in Pomona is
located within approximately one mile of the city’s
border, offering convenient access for Diamond Bar
pet owners and rapid response to local enforcement
and nuisance-abatement issues.
The City’s annual service contract cost for Fiscal Year
2023-24 is $544,256. This is offset by licensing and
related service fees from gross service costs, bringing
the annual total to $457,500 for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Costs vary from year to year based on changes in
license fee revenue collected, percentage of IVHS
services consumed by residents, and any changes to
the City’s animal license fee schedule.
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Adoptions
IVHS leads the community in finding homes for all
adoptable pets. In 2015, IVHS launched the “Getting
to Zero” campaign, a robust adoption outreach plan
with the goal of saving every adoptable pet in their
care. The adoption program features active social
media and internet-based outreach efforts that have resulted in increased adoptions
for the last several years. IVHS got to zero euthanasia of healthy, adoptable pets in
2017, and has continued that same sheltering and life-saving practice today. All pets
adopted through IVHS are provided with free food through its partnership with Royal
Canin, two weeks post-adoption veterinary care through its partnership with VCA, and if
having behavioral problems IVHS provides scholarship for Good Pups online training. To
assist pet owners that must unfortunately relinquish their animal, IVHS offers the “Home-
to-Home” program, an easy to use direct-to-adopter opportunity that allows animals to
be re-homed without having to enter the shelter.
Licensing
IVHS is responsible for issuing dog and cat licenses
and collecting licensing revenue in the city.
Licensing of dogs four months and older is required
by state law. To better streamline licensing, IVHS
partnered with DocuPet for new licenses and
renewals. The DocuPet portal also allows residents
to have a simple and nationally recognized
website that provides a one-stop shop for licenses
and customizable pet tags that can be used to
reunify pets with their families.
Low-Cost Veterinary Services
IVHS opened its state-of-the-art Alex and Elisabeth Lewyt Medical Center in January
2023, and provides Diamond Bar pet owners the opportunity for low-cost spay/neuter
and vaccine appointments, and other pet wellness needs. In addition, all animals are
spayed or neutered, microchipped, de-wormed, and treated for fleas and ticks prior to
adoption.
To reduce the growing number of cats, chihuahuas, and pit bulls that enter shelters
each year, IVHS provides low-cost spay/neuter services under the “Big Meow”,
“Chihuahua Challenge”, and “Pit Stop” programs, which are open to Diamond Bar
residents at a reduced rate.
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Community Outreach
IVHS offers a number of public engagement programs to Diamond Bar residents of all
ages, including participation at City special events like the annual Halloween Party,
special school presentations, pet therapy visits, and facility tours.
IVHS Statistics – One Year Comparison
Total Service Calls 2023 1,707 2022 1,625
Service Time in Hours 2023 871 2022 1,017
day -1,106
night - 601
day -1,134
night - 491 65190
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
STRAY CATS 134880
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
STRAY DOGS
1531870
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
MISC. ANIMALS RECEIVED 959794
95
95
96
96
97
97
98
DOGS ADOPTED
2023
2022 IVHS One Year Comparison
+71%
-2%
+34%
-18%
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5
10
15
20
25
DOGS EUTHANIZED821000
20
40
60
80
100
120
CATS ADOPTED
212320
21
21
22
22
23
23
24
CATS EUTHANIZED 363332
32
33
33
34
34
35
35
36
36
37
MISC. ANIMALS EUTHANIZED
292523
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
STRAY DOGS -DECEASED 273125
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
STRAY CATS -DECEASED
2023
2022 IVHS One Year Comparison
+14%
-9%
+38%
-18%
+8%
-13%
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688160
65
70
75
80
85
OTHER ANIMALS -DECEASED 31160
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
BITES
26330
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
CRUELTY 117108102
104
106
108
110
112
114
116
118
VIOLATIONS
2023
2022 IVHS One Year Comparison
+8%
+21%
-16%
+48%
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
DEPARTMENT
East County
Administrative Office
The City is home to the Los
Angeles County Fire
Department East County
Administrative Office
(ECAO), which is housed in
the former Diamond Bar
Library building. ECAO
brings many key
department personnel to Diamond Bar, including the Assistant Fire Chief, Fire Prevention
Captain, inspectors, and plan checker, Community Services Liaison, Division Secretary,
Nurse Educator, and construction and maintenance staff, providing convenient
customer service to residents and businesses.
The City is served by the Los Angeles County Fire
Department under the Consolidated Fire Protection
District. The District, which is funded through annual
property tax assessment levied by Los Angeles
County, provides fire protection and prevention and
emergency medical services to City residents and
business owners. The District serves 59 of the County’s
88 cities.
Of the base 1% property tax collected on assessed
property values, approximately 16.94% of those
collections are distributed directly to the Fire District to
be used consistent with the budget approved by the
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Fire Stations
Station 119
20480 East Pathfinder Rd.
• Engine 119
• Squad 119
Station 120 (Battalion HQ)
1051 South Grand Ave.
• Engine 120
• Water Tender 120
• Patrol 120
Station 121
346 Armitos Place
• Engine 121
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Personnel
Acting Assistant Fire Chief Dustin Robertson oversees eighteen fire stations, three of
which are in the City of Diamond Bar. Under Chief Robertson’s direction, three Battalion
Chiefs are assigned and responsible for overseeing Diamond Bar fire station operations.
The Diamond Bar stations are staffed with the following positions:
3 Battalion Chiefs 36 Firefighters 1
Fire Department Statistics
Incidents
Community
Services Liaison 2,6332,4792,400
2,450
2,500
2,550
2,600
2,650
RESCUE/EMS
6.2% 41410
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
FIRE INCIDENTS
0%
% 8100
2
4
6
8
10
12
HAZARDOUS CONDITION 55790
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
SERVICE CALL
-30.4%
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-20%
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Fire Prevention and Preparedness Programs
The Los Angeles County Fire Department remains engaged with the community,
promoting fire and emergency preparedness through a number of outreach programs.
Multi-Jurisdictional Wildland Fire Preparation (San Bernardino, Orange, Los
Angeles, Riverside - SOLAR)
On a quarterly basis, SOLAR fire agencies gather to enhance communication and
partnerships in wildfire preparedness in Tonner Canyon. Tonner Canyon is a shared
geographical area for the affected fire agencies.
Following the 2008 Freeway Complex Fire, the affected fire agencies met to discuss
lessons learned. As a result, they formed a mutual threat working group to address
protocols, communication skills, mutual and automatic aid agreements, pre-attack
plans and improve unified commands.
Meetings of the SOLAR agencies provide an opportunity to collaborate on a plan of
action with numerous incident commanders based on one unified command.
818778
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
FALSE ALARM CALL
-6.9% 650558500
520
540
560
580
600
620
640
660
GOOD INTENT CALL
16.5% 1502800
50
100
150
200
250
300
SPECIAL OR OTHER INCIDENT
-46.4%
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Annual Brush Clearance
Inspection Program
The Brush Clearance Program is
a joint effort between the Fire
Department, the County of Los
Angeles Department of
Agricultural
Commissioner/Weights and
Measures, and the Weed
Abatement Division.
The Fire Department’s Brush Clearance Unit (BCU) enforces the Fire Code as it relates to
brush clearance on improved parcels. The BCU works closely with all county fire stations,
coordinating inspections, providing training for fire station personnel and to support
station compliance efforts.
On May 1 of each year, Diamond Bar Fire Stations begin annual brush clearance
(defensible space) inspections, focusing on designated brush areas and high fire
severity zones within the City. Required clearance of native vegetation and properly
maintained ornamental vegetation is the first line of defense against wildfire.
Conscientious efforts on behalf of the property owner to comply with Fire Department
requirements will greatly reduce the chances of fire spreading onto property. In 2023,
over 3,500 inspections were conducted in Diamond Bar.
Diamond Bar Stations look forward to working with homeowners to ensure the risk of fire
hazard is reduced on their property. The Fire Department’s website fire.lacounty.gov
offers additional information and resources regarding annual brush inspections.
Community Emergency Response Team
Following a major disaster, fire and rescue
resources may be unable to immediately
respond to all those in need. In such a crisis,
it will be neighbors assisting neighbors until
emergency response personnel can arrive.
Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) training provides residents with the
skills and tools necessary to take care of
themselves, their families, neighbors, and
coworkers in the event of a disaster.
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The Fire Department offers free, FEMA-approved 20-hour CERT training to the
communities served. Classes educate residents on hazards that may impact their area,
and basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team
organization, and disaster medical operations. Upon completion of the course, CERT
members are better prepared to assist those in their home, neighborhood or workplace
following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.
It is important to note that CERT volunteers do not work for the Los Angeles County Fire
Department.
Ready, Set, Go!
Los Angeles County is one of the most
beautiful places to live, but for those
living in “wildland urban interface
areas,” it does not come without risks.
Drought and insect infestation has
made fire season year-round and
increased the ever-growing number of
wildfires.
The Fire Department, along with
partnering agencies, stand ready to quickly respond to contain wildfires, utilizing
firefighting resources from the air and ground to help protect residents and property
from wildfire. The Ready! Set! Go! Program was created to provide residents with critical
information on creating defensible space around the home, retrofitting the home with
fire-resistant materials, and preparing residents to safely evacuate well ahead of a
wildfire.
Local fire stations encourage Diamond Bar residents living in brush areas and high fire
severity zones to be ready and prepared by taking time to review the Ready! Set! Go!
Program. To download a copy of the Ready! Set! Go! brochure, residents are
encouraged to visit fire.lacounty.gov.
Family Instructions for Rapid Escape (F.I.R.E)
Each year in this country there are over 380,000 residential
fires, causing more than 2,700 deaths and 12,000 injuries.
Kids are at greatest risk for death or injury in these fires. With
recent changes to home construction and furnishings,
today’s fires burn hotter, spread faster, and churn out more
toxic gases than ever before. In the past, residents had
about 17 minutes to escape a house fire once their smoke
alarm activated, but today that time has dropped to three
minutes or less.
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To help address the problem of fatal fires, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, is
introducing a unique, new fire safety public education program called Family
Instructions for Rapid Escape or F.I.R.E.
The guide provides simple steps on how to make a home “F.I.R.E.” ready, teaching new
strategies, so residents can escape and survive if fire strikes. Residents can download a
copy of both guides by visiting fire.lacounty.gov. The F.I.R.E. program was researched,
developed and written by L.A. County Fire Department Captain Brian Cieslak.
Hands-Only CPR
Hands-Only CPR is different from conventional “mouth-
to-mouth” CPR and is designed to teach people basic
CPR skills to aid a family member, friend, or other person
in need. If provided immediately after sudden cardiac
arrest, Hands Only CPR (using chest compression only)
can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival until
emergency responders arrive.
The Fire Department offers Hands Only CPR training to
residents during community events and public safety
presentations. In addition, Diamond Bar Fire Stations
conduct free training during the annual “Sidewalk CPR
Day”.
“Sidewalk CPR Day” is held during the first week of June
and takes place at various sites across the county.
Safe Surrender
The Safely Surrendered Baby Law was created in response to the increasing number of
newborn infant deaths due to abandonment in unsafe locations, and signed
permanently into state law in January 2006.
The law's intent is to save lives of newborn infants at risk of abandonment by
encouraging parents or persons with lawful custody to safely surrender an infant within
72 hours of birth to any fire station or hospital, with no questions asked. Station 120 has
been a Safe Surrender site in recent years.
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Explorer Program
The Fire Department Explorer Program is a
joint venture with “Learning for Life”
designed for youth, ages15-20, interested
in learning about a career in fire service,
and led by firefighters known as Explorer
Post Advisers. After meeting the
program’s entrance requirements,
Explorers have the opportunity to qualify
for a 12-day training academy held on six
consecutive weekends.
During the academy, Explorers are trained on firefighting skills, hose lay evolutions,
ladder techniques, salvage operations, wildland firefighting procedures, proper use of
firefighting tools and equipment, breathing apparatus use, and other related subjects.
Upon graduation from the academy, Explorers are qualified to ride along on an engine,
truck or paramedic squad and respond to actual fire and medical emergencies.
During ride-alongs, Explorers use the training they received to assist Department
personnel at emergency incidents and participate in other station activities and duties.
In addition to attending weekly meetings, Explorers are involved in various community
service activities such as staffing booths during city functions, safety fairs, and
demonstrations for public education events. Because of the Explorer Program, many
have continued on to pursue a career in the fire service.
Junior Lifeguard Program
The Junior Lifeguard program is open to children between the ages of 9 and 17,
teaching participants about beach and ocean skills such as water safety, physical
conditioning, first aid, rescue techniques, CPR, and more.
Water Watcher
A program that reminds individuals the dangers of water
and how children can drown without making a sound.
Encourages always having a designated Water Watcher
to supervise children, have a working phone nearby and
the importance of knowing how to perform CPR.
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Sirens of Silence
The Los Angeles County Fire Department created Sirens of Silence
to familiarize and expose individuals with ASD to first responders.
The program works with local organizations so children with ASD
and their parents/caregivers can meet firefighters and lifeguards,
see and touch the equipment and apparatus in a quiet, less
stimulating setting.
Women’s Fire and Lifeguard Prep Academies
The Los Angeles County Fire Department Women’s Fire Prep Academy (WFPA) and
Women’s Lifeguard Prep Academy (WLPA) were developed in collaboration with the
Los Angeles County Women’s Fire League. The respective academies expose interested
candidates to the duties and detailed responsibilities of the firefighter and ocean
lifeguard positions.
Girls’ Fire Camp
This one-day camp introduces girls
between the ages of 14 and 19 to the
career opportunities of the Department
and gain some hands-on experience.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Contract Law Enforcement Program
Diamond Bar’s law enforcement services are provided by the Los Angeles County
Sheriff’s Department under the Municipal Law Enforcement Service Agreement (MLESA)
with the County of Los Angeles. The “contract law” model was dates back to 1954,
when Lakewood became the first City to partner with the Sheriff’s Department.
Using this initial agreement as a template, 42 of the County’s 88 cities followed suit and
joined the Contract Law Enforcement Program. The Contract Law Enforcement
Program allows cities like Diamond Bar to develop a customized policing program at a
more cost-effective rate when compared to a municipal department. The contract law
model provides Diamond Bar with access to the full resources of the Sheriff’s
Department, including, but not limited to Aero Bureau, narcotics, and the major crimes
task force.
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Diamond Bar/Walnut Station
The Diamond Bar law enforcement team is
based in the Diamond Bar/Walnut Sheriff’s
Station, located at 21695 Valley Boulevard
in nearby Walnut and can be reached by
phone at (909) 595-2264.
Expenditures
The City’s base contract law personnel cost for FY 23-24 is $7.9 million. This total
represents nearly 25% of General Fund expenditures.
Since FY 2019-20, contract law personnel costs have increased by an average of 3.4%
annually. Annual increases are due to factors including labor contract increases and
LTF rates.
Law Enforcement Deployment and Volunteers
Personnel
Captain Steve Tousey leads Diamond Bar/Walnut Station, providing direct day-to-day
coordination with Diamond Bar staff on law enforcement and crime prevention
matters. Lieutenant Daniel Dail serves as Diamond Bar’s Service Area Lieutenant.
1$6,920,414 $7,282,680 $7,232,714 $7,900,097 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2023-24
The City’s contract law expenses
comprised of the per-unit cost for each
deputy plus a percentage-based fee
known as the Liability Trust Fund (LTF). The
LTF is a County-controlled surcharge
applied to fund liability-related issues
resulting from the delivery of law
enforcement services to contract cities.
The FY 2023-24 LTF is 12%. All contract
cities pay the same rate.
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The City’s FY 2023-24 contract law personnel deployment is as follows:
1 10 5 1
The City’s contract law rates are all-inclusive, meaning that the City is not charged for
the complement of command, detective, and administrative staff including the
Captain, Service Area Lieutenant, Detective Bureau, and other support personnel,
facilities, equipment, or emergency deployments in response to an emergency or
disaster.
The City’s patrol deputies are assigned to one of three shifts, with personnel levels
ranging from three to eight deputies per shift. Personnel levels are adjusted by the
station captain based on trends and operations and may be supplemented on any
shift by additional personnel, including the Special Assignment Team.
The Special Assignment Team (made up of 40-Hour Deputy, No Relief positions) is a
community policing program designed to provide maximum flexibility and
responsiveness. In addition to conducting suppression patrols, traffic enforcement, and
special investigations targeting specific crime trends, Special Assignment Team
deputies work directly with residents, businesses, and schools to provide a consistent
customer service presence from law enforcement. They also provide additional
specialized traffic enforcement, lead Neighborhood Watch, represent the Department
at public meetings and events, and handle community relations.
Volunteers on Patrol
Diamond Bar Volunteers on Patrol
(VOPs) play a key role in the City’s
public safety program, performing
non-hazardous duties such as
residential vacation checks, park
safety checks, traffic control
operations, and directed patrol
assignments. The City Council honors
Diamond Bar VOPs at an annual
holiday appreciation dinner.
Eighteen Diamond Bar VOPs provided 6,294 volunteer hours, providing over $200,149 in
value to the community.
40-Hour Deputy,
No Relief
(Special Assignment Team)
Community
Services Assistant
(with vehicle)
40-Hour
Deputy
56-Hour
Deputy
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Crime Statistics Analysis
The following analysis is based on statistics provided by LASD for the 2023 calendar year.
Part I Crimes Defined
Part I crimes are reported in two categories: violent crime (homicide, rape, aggravated
assault, and robbery) and property crime (burglary, larceny theft, grand theft auto, and
arson). These standard classifications, collectively known as “index” crime, are reported
to the FBI because the crimes are considered serious, tend to be reported more reliably
than others, and are reported directly to local police versus another agency.
Calls for Service 2023 10,018 2022 10,127 Historical Average
11,579.7
537594500
510
520
530
540
550
560
570
580
590
600
EMERGENCY
-9.6%
Historical Average: 323 8,1097,8907,750
7,800
7,850
7,900
7,950
8,000
8,050
8,100
8,150
ROUTINE
2.8%
Historical Average: 9,3489 1,3721,6431,200
1,250
1,300
1,350
1,400
1,450
1,500
1,550
1,600
1,650
1,700
PRIORITY
-16.5%
Historical Average: 1,908
2023 2022 Sheriff’s Dept. One Year Comparison
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Response Times
Total Arrests – One Year Comparison
2023 392 2022 486 Historical Average
591.6
4.54.74.4
4.45
4.5
4.55
4.6
4.65
4.7
4.75
EMERGENCY
-4.3%
Historical Average: 4.7 26.927.926.4
26.6
26.8
27
27.2
27.4
27.6
27.8
28
ROUTINE
-3.6%
Historical Average: 23.5 9.39.19
9.05
9.1
9.15
9.2
9.25
9.3
9.35
PRIORITY
2.2%
Historical Average: 8.1
2023 2022 Sheriff’s Dept. One Year Comparison
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2023 Part 1 Crime Statistics Summary
Total Part 1 Crime increased by 2.4% in 2023. When compared to 34 years of data, 2023
Total Part I Crimes were the twentieth-lowest in the City’s history, a ranking driven by the
twenty-first-lowest Part I Property Crime totals. 2023 Part I Violent Crime totals came in at
the sixteenth-lowest in the City’s history.
One-Year Comparison (2023 vs. 2022)
In 2023, property crime accounted for 93.7% of total Part I Crime.
Part I Crime – One Year Comparison
2023 1,071 2022 1,046 Percent Change
2.4%
2.39%
-26.1%
5.1%
20.6%
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Part 1 Violent Crime – One Year Comparison
2023 68 2022 92 Percent Change
-26.1% 200
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
HOMICIDE
+2
Percent Change: N/A 212519
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
ROBBERY
-4
Percent Change: -16% 8130
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
RAPE
-5
Percent Change: -38.5% 37540
10
20
30
40
50
60
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
-17
Percent Change: -31.5%
2023 2022
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Part 1 Property Crime – One Year Comparison
2023 1,003 2022 972 Percent Change
3.2%
2023 2022 287256240
245
250
255
260
265
270
275
280
285
290
BURGLARY
+31
Percent Change: 12.1% 1059996
98
100
102
104
106
GRAND THEFT AUTO
+6
Percent Change: 6.1% 610614608
609
610
611
612
613
614
615
LARCENY
-4
Percent Change: -0.7% 130
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
ARSON
-2
Percent Change: -66.7%
135
152
110
146
Residential Commercial/Other From Vehicle
191
179
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Historical Comparison
The City’s historic averages outpace historical medians across all categories, indicating
that the historical average is influenced by the higher-crime totals in the City’s early
years following incorporation. Thus, the historical median may provide a more
appropriate comparison.
Historical Median
Total Part 1 Crime – Historical Comparison
Total Historical
Average
%
Difference
Historical
Median
%
Difference
1,071 1,150.7 -6.9% 1,007.5 6.3%
6.8%
6.3%
-26.5%
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Violent Crimes – Historical Comparison
Total Historical
Average
%
Difference
Historical
Median
%
Difference
68 129.91 -47.7% 92.5 -26.5%
% Difference 69.5%
% Difference 100%
% Difference 39.4%
% Difference 45.5%
% Difference -49.3%
% Difference -33.3%
% Difference -53%
% Difference -31.5%
Sheriff’s Dept. Historical Comparison
2023 Hist.
Avg.
Hist.
Median 2141.231.50
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
ROBBERY 3778.7540
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT21.210
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
HOMICIDE 85.75.50
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RAPE
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Property Crimes – Historical Comparison
Total Historical
Average
%
Difference
Historical
Median
%
Difference
1,003 1,023.9 -2% 939.5 6.8%
% Difference -5.4%
% Difference 1.8%
% Difference 8.6%
% Difference 12%
% Difference -81.1%
% Difference -75%
% Difference -31.9%
% Difference -2.3%
2022
Sheriff’s Dept. Historical Comparison
Hist.
Avg.
Hist.
Median 287303.5282270
275
280
285
290
295
300
305
310
BURGLARY 610561.5544.5500
520
540
560
580
600
620
LARCENY
105154.2107.50
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
GTA 15.340
1
2
3
4
5
6
ARSON
2023 Hist.
Avg.
Hist.
Median
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1,5581,0710
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
TOTAL PART I CRIME 240680
50
100
150
200
250
300
TOTAL VIOLENT CRIMES
While it is a popular belief that current crime rates are higher than those in early years of
cityhood, the data indicates the opposite. 2023 Total Part 1Crime is 31.3% less than
1990-1999 averages, Total Violent Crime is 71.7% less than 1990-1999 averages, and Part
1 Property Crime is 23.9% less than 1990-1999 averages. The following charts
demonstrate trends in each category throughout the City’s history.
Property Crimes – Early City Historical Comparison
1,3181,0030
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
TOTAL PROPERTY CRIMES
1990-99
Average
2023
-31%
-72%
-23.9%
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Five Year Comparison (2019-2023)
To provide a more recent sample that is less subject to the impacts of the early years of
the City’s history, a five-year snapshot comparison is also included in this analysis.
Part I Crime 5-Year Historical Comparison
Total Violent
Crimes
5-Year
Average
%
Difference
5-Year
Median
%
Difference
68 71.4 -4.8% 68 0%
Total Pt. 1
Crime
5-Year
Average
%
Difference
5-Year
Median
%
Difference
1,071 989.4 8.2% 982 9.1%
% Difference +7.8%
% Difference +7%
% Difference 100%
% Difference 100%
2023 5-Year
Avg.
5-Year
Med. 2110
1
2
HOMICIDE 87.276.4
6.6
6.8
7
7.2
7.4
7.6
7.8
8
8.2
RAPE
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% Difference -10.6%
% Difference -2.6% % Difference -0.9%
% Difference 0%
Total Property
Crimes
5-Year
Average
%
Difference
5-Year
Median
%
Difference
1,003 919.2 9.1% 914 9.7%
% Difference 11.9.%
% Difference 12.1%
% Difference 6.5%
% Difference 2.7% 21232519
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
ROBBERY 3737.83836.4
36.6
36.8
37
37.2
37.4
37.6
37.8
38
38.2
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
2023 5-Year
Avg.
5-Year
Med. 287256.4256240
250
260
270
280
290
BURGLARY 610572.8594550
560
570
580
590
600
610
620
LARCENY
2023 5-Year
Avg.
5-Year
Med.
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Traffic Statistics
Diamond Bar’s location in a region with over 20 million people presents inherent traffic
management and enforcement challenges. Immediately adjacent to one of the most
congested freeway interchanges in the nation, Diamond Bar’s arterial streets face a
high volume of cut-through traffic and school zones are impacted by a high volume of
out-of-district commuters during pick-up and drop-off periods. Large-scale residential
development projects currently under construction in the Inland Empire will likely result
in additional commuter traffic on local freeways.
The City’s traffic management infrastructure
(signal synchronization, traffic management
system, Neighborhood Traffic Management
System, etc.) is the first line of defense against
traffic congestion. Ongoing enforcement
efforts by the City’s law enforcement team
work to ensure that drivers travel safely,
reducing collisions and travel delays.
In addition to daily enforcement by the dedicated traffic enforcement car, patrol
deputies on all shifts provide enforcement. Supplemental enforcement is provided by
the Special Assignment Team on an as-needed basis, particularly in busy school zones.
% Difference 19.6%
% Difference 7.1%
% Difference -54.5%
% Difference -50% 10587.89875
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
GTA 12.220
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
ARSON
2023 5-Year
Avg.
5-Year
Med.
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Traffic Statistics
Total
Collisions 2023 2022 Difference % Change
479 460 19 4.1% 1391110
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
INJURY
+28 410
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
FATAL
2023 2022
+3
Percent Change: 25.2% Percent Change: 300% 690
2
4
6
8
10
DUI COLLISIONS
-3
Percent Change: -33.3%
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Total
Citations 2023 2022 Difference % Change
1,265 2,040 -775 -38% 1,0241,8720
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
HAZARDOUS (MOVING VIOLATIONS)
-848 2411680
50
100
150
200
250
300
NON-HAZARDOUS
2023 2022
+73
Percent Change: 43.5% Percent Change: -45.3% 3,3164,8140
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
PARKING
-1,498
Percent Change: -31.1%
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Crime Prevention, Outreach and Advocacy
In addition to daily patrols, the City uses a diverse array of supplemental techniques to
prevent and reduce crime and develop partnerships in the community.
Special Operations
In addition to the funding of
regular law enforcement
personnel, the annual municipal
budget includes appropriations for
as-needed special operations
outside the scope of daily patrols.
Multiple special operations were
conducted in 2023, again focusing
on burglary suppression and DUI
enforcement.
Suppression operations included
expanded patrol units, undercover personnel and vehicles, and targeted surveillance,
with allocated resources fully dedicated for the specific task.
Supplemental undercover operations are funded with additional City Council budget
appropriations outside annual personnel contract costs.
Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Reader Cameras
At the City Council’s direction, 50 Flock Safety automated
license plate reader (ALPR) cameras were deployed
throughout the city, primarily on arterial and collector streets
at ingress and egress points. These cameras capture license
plate data and vehicle make, model, color, and special
features like roof racks and/or stickers. This data is
searchable and is cross-checked with state vehicle
databases so that deputies in the field can receive real-time
push notifications when a stolen vehicle or driver with an
outstanding warrant passes by a camera. The data
collected by the cameras also serves as an investigative tool
when supplemented by witness accounts.
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Let’s Talk Public Safety Program
Created by the City in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
and Los Angeles County Fire Department, the Let’s Talk Public Safety (LTPS) program is
aimed at engaging with the community and raising awareness about everything
public-safety related, from emergency preparedness to crime prevention.
Neighborhood Watch
The Diamond Bar Neighborhood Watch program is a partnership between the City’s
Public Safety Team and the community. Led by Community Relations Deputy Aaron
Scheller, Neighborhood Watch groups actively participate in preventing criminal
activity before it starts and assist law enforcement in developing solutions to local issues.
Participants are called upon to reach out to their neighbors to organize groups united
to prevent crime. Established groups become the additional “eyes and ears” necessary
to keep their neighborhoods safe.
Neighborhood leaders, or “Block Captains” serve as the primary liaison between the
neighborhood and law enforcement, distributing information and coordinating
meetings. For security reasons, the identities and locations of Block Captains are not
revealed to the public. Neighborhoods with active groups feature City-provided
Neighborhood Watch signage.
Neighborhood Watch groups generally meet in the evenings or on weekends in a small
group setting, usually hosted by the neighborhood Block Captain. The meetings feature
an interactive presentation with the audio/visual capabilities of the City’s portable
Neighborhood Watch trailer. Topics of discussion include, but are not limited to crime
prevention and burglary suppression, home safety and security, emergency
preparedness, reporting suspicious activity. There are approximately 100 known
Neighborhood Watch groups.
Coffee with a Cop
“Coffee with a Cop” meetings are
held twice a month on Saturday
mornings. Each meeting offers
informal, conversational dialogue
with residents and deputies with
crime prevention tips and Q&A
opportunities.
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Safety Speak Blog
The Safety Speaks blog is a monthly message posted to the City website authored by
Deputy Aaron Scheller. Using a friendly, conversational tone, Safety Speak provides
readers with crime prevention information on a variety of topics.
In 2023, the featured topics were:
• Preparing for an Emergency
• Driving in Bad Weather
• Protecting Your Car Against Catalytic
Converter Theft
• What To Do If Pulled Over by the Police
• Guarding Against Money-Making Scams
• What To Do If You Are Involved in a Car
Accident
• Myths and Misconceptions about Law
Enforcement
• Pedestrian Rights and Responsibilities
• Identifying Police Cars and Emergency
Vehicle Laws
• Distracted Driving Awareness and
Prevention
• Protecting Against Shoulder Surfing Blog
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• Improving Your Situational Awareness
The blog also features an “Ask a Deputy” feature, which provides a forum for residents
to receive answers to specific questions not otherwise covered in a blog post.
Public Safety Tip Sheets
The City website also features a
library of branded LTPS public
safety tip sheets and videos,
providing easy-to-understand
information on a variety of
topics.
Report for Reward
The Report for Reward program encourages residents to come forward
with information that leads to the arrest of burglary and larceny suspects.
Under the program, residents are eligible for a reward of up to $500 for
information that leads to the arrest of burglary suspects. Since
implementation in 2014, fifteen individuals have received a reward for their
assistance in identifying and reporting burglary suspects in Diamond Bar.
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