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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2025-11A. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 202511 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65401. RECITALS 1. WHEREAS, on April 18, 1989, the City of Diamond Bar ("City") was established as a duly organized municipal corporation of the State of California. 2. WHEREAS, on December 17, 2019, the City of Diamond Bar adopted the most recent comprehensive update of the General Plan ("General Plan 2040"), 3. WHEREAS, the City prepared a proposed CIP and Budget for the City's 2022123 Fiscal Year ("FY") which outlines a program identifying proposed public works improvement projects to occur during the fiscal year. The projects include, but are not limited to, street and highway improvements, traffic signal modifications, and park improvements. 4. WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65401 requires the Planning Commission to review proposed public works projects for the ensuing fiscal year to determine compliance with the City's General Plan, 5. WHEREAS, on May 13, 2025, at a regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed and considered the proposed FY 2025/26 CIP, and the projects contained therein, and concluded said review prior to the adoption of this Resolution. RESOLUTION NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: 1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the facts and evidence presented during the Planning Commission meeting regarding the City's proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program, including oral and documentary evidence provided by City staff, and in accordance with the provisions of California Government Code Section 65401, the Planning Commission hereby finds as follows: (a) The projects identified in the City's proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program, are consistent with the City's General Plan 2040's numerous goals and policies adopted December 17, 2019, including, but not limited to, the following: (i) Land Use & Economic Development Element • Policy LU-P44 — Improve vehicular accessibility, traffic flow, and parking availability as well as pedestrian and bicycle access and amenities within office, commercial, and industrial areas. • Policy LU-P-51 — Provide streetscape and intersection improvements along Golden Springs Drive to enhance comfort and safety for all modes of travel and increase accessibility to and from surrounding areas. (ii) Community Character & Placemakinp Element • Policy CC-P-4 —Continue to support community identity with streetscape improvement and beautification projects in both existing residential areas and commercial centers, as well as new mixed -use areas that incorporate unified landscaping and pedestrian amenities. Amenities should include seating, bus shelters, pedestrian safety treatments such as sidewalk bulb - outs and widening and improved crosswalks, and city -branded decorative elements such as street lighting, concrete pavers, tree grates, and theme rails. (iii) Circulation Element • Policy CR-P-1—When redesigning streets, plan for the needs of different modes by incorporating elements such as shade for pedestrians, safe pedestrian -friendly crossings/intersections, lighting at the pedestrian scale, bike lanes, signage visible to relevant modes, transit amenities, etc. • Policy CR-P-20—Implement measures such as additional signal timing and synchronization, speed limit regulations, and ITS techniques to increase safety and reduce congestion. Maintain a pavement management system and maintenance program for all public roadways throughout the City. • Policy CR-P-36 —Where appropriate, plant street trees and provide landscaping along major pedestrian and bicycle routes to provide shade and barriers between cyclists and motorists, as well as enhance aesthetics. • PolicyCR-P-48—As opportunities arise, coordinate with Foothill Transit to maintain and improve bus stops and shelters, as well as identify areas where service can be improved or expanded to increase system use. (iv) Resource Conservation Element 2 PC Resolution No. 2025-11 Goal RC-G-2 — Seek to link the various elements of the open space network through the development of an integrated system of trails and greenways. Goal RC-G-3 — Preserve to the extent possible open space ridgelines, hilltops, and prominent slopes for aesthetic, biological and natural resource conservation, and safety purposes. Policy RC-P-5 — Link parks, open spaces, and regional hiking trails with a trail network where feasible, acknowledging topographical constraints and other barriers. Incorporate existing trails and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, working with willing landowners to prioritize land acquisition where necessary. Where possible, incorporate landscaping and enhance natural features to create greenways along the trail network. (b) The proposed projects comply with all other applicable requirements of State law and local ordinances, regulations, and standards; and (c) The proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program is found to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines (operation, repair, maintenance of existing facilities). 3. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, this Resolution shall serve as the Planning Commission's report to the City Council regarding the General Plan conformity of the proposed public works projects in the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program as required by California Government Code Section 65401. The Planning Commission shall: (a) Certify as to the adoption of this Resolution; and (b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar for use in its deliberations regarding the City's budget. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 13t" DAY OF MAY, 2025, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. Naila Barlas, Chair 3 PC Resolution No. 2025-11 I, Greg Gubman, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 13th day of May, 2025, by the following vote to wit: AYES: 5 Commissioners: Mema, Rawlings, Torres, OC Worthington, C/Barlas NOES: 0 Commissioners: None ABSENT: 0 Commissioners: None ABSTAIN: 0 Commissioners: None ATTEST: Grace Cee, Secretary 4 PC Resolution No. 2025-11