HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-2025PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
6:30 PM
Diamond Bar City Hall — Windmill Community Room
21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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during the public comment portion of the meeting either in person or via teleconference.
CHAIR
NAILA BARLAS
VICE CHAIR
BRIAN WORTHINGTON
COMMISSIONER
SURENDRA MEHTA
COMMISSIONER
WILLIAM RAWLINGS
COMMISSIONER
RUBEN TORRES
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agenda during the time the item is taken up by the Planning Commission. In addition, members
of the public may, during the Public Comment period address the Planning Commission on any
Consent Calendar item or any matter not on the agenda and within the Planning Commission's
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otherwise. The Chairperson may adjust this time limit depending on the number of people
wishing to speak, the complexity of the matter, the length of the agenda, the hour and any other
relevant consideration. Speakers may address the Planning Commission only once on an
agenda item, except during public hearings, when the applicant/appellant may be afforded a
rebuttal.
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and are posted in the City's regular posting locations and on the City's website at
www.diamondbarca.gov. The Planning Commission may take action on any item listed on the
agenda.
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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
PLANNING COMMISSION
May 13, 2025
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CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Rawlings, Mehta, Torres, V/C Worthington, C/Barlas
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chair
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 Planning
Commission on consent calendar items or other matters of interest not on the
agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning
Commission. Although the Planning Commission values your comments,
pursuant to the Brown Act, members of the Planning Commission or staff may
briefly respond to public comments, if necessary, but no extended discussion and
no action on such matters may take place. There is a five-minute maximum time
limit when addressing the Planning Commission. Please complete a speaker
card and hand it to the Minutes Secretary (completion of this form is voluntary).
The Planning Commission will call on in -person speakers first and then
teleconference callers, one at a time to give their name and if there is an agenda
item number they wish to speak on before providing their comment. If you wish to
speak on a public hearing item or Planning Commission consideration item, you
will then be called upon to speak at that point in the agenda.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and
are approved by a single motion. Consent calendar items may be removed from
the agenda by request of the Planning Commission only:
4.1 Minutes Of The Planning Commission Regular Meeting — April 22,
2025.
5. OLD BUSINESS:
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 Review of Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for
Conformity with the General Plan.
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Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution
recommending finding the proposed FY 2025/26 CIP to be in conformance
with the General Plan.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
As presented by the Planning Commissioners.
9. STAFF COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
9.1 Project Status Report
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
11. ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
South Coast Air Quality Management District
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA
City offices will be closed on Monday, May 26,
2025 in observance of Memorial Day. City
offices and facilities will reopen on Tuesday,
May 27, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6.30 p.m.
Diamond Bar City Hall
The Windmill Community Room
21810 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
South Coast Air Quality Management District
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA
4.1
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
April 22, 2025
CALL TO ORDER:
C/Barlas called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Windmill Community Room, 21810
Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Rawlings led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. ROLL CALL: Mehta, Rawlings, Torres, V/C Worthington, C/Barlas
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; Grace
Lee, Planning Manager; Mayuko Nakajima, Senior
Planner; Arlene Laviera, Administrative Coordinator; and
James H. Eggart, City Attorney
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 CONTINUED MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR
MEETING — March 25, 2025.
Torres moved, and Rawlings seconded to approve consent calendar. Motion carried
5-0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Mehta, Rawlings, Torres, V/C Worthington,
C/Barlas
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
5. OLD BUSINESS:
6. NEW BUSINESS:
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
7.1 Conditional Use Permit Planning Case No. PL 2024-76: Under the authority
of DBCC Section 22.58, the property owner and applicant are requesting
approval of a Conditional Use Permit to establish a 6,000-square-foot banquet
hall. The proposed venue, previously occupied by Chase Bank, is located
within a 106,393-square-foot shopping center. The applicant proposes to host
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private weddings, birthday celebrations, baby showers, workshops,
networking events, and similar activities. The subject property is zoned
Regional Commercial (C-3) with an underlying General Plan land use
designation of Town Center Mixed Use (MU-TC).
PROJECT ADDRESS: 334 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar, CA
91765 (APN: 8281-010-062)
APPLICANT: Vincent Whitley for Blank Canvas South, LLC,
4497 Hidden Stone Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89141
PROPERTY OWNER: 300 South Diamond Bar Blvd LLC, 800 West
6th Street Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90017
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The project has been reviewed for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on
that assessment, the City has determined the project to be Categorically
Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Article 19 under
Section 15301(a) (interior alterations involving such things as interior
partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances) of the CEQA Guidelines. No
further environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment A) approving Conditional Use
Permit Planning Case No. PL 2024-76, based on the findings of Diamond Bar
City Code Section 22.58, subject to conditions.
S/P Mayuko Nakajima presented staff report for Planning Case No. PL2024-76.
Rawlings moved, C/Barlas seconded to approve PL 2024-76, subject to attached
conditions of approval. Motion failed 2-3 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Rawlings, C/Barlas
NOES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Mehta, Torres, V/C Worthington
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
Discussion ensued amongst commissioners, staff and the applicant.
City Attorney Eggart advised the Commission that if they wish to deny this project,
they must state the reasons for their vote to deny so that a resolution of denial with
findings can be prepared for adoption at the next meeting.
After the dissenting commissioners stated their reasons for voting against the motion,
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C/Barlas reopened the public hearing and invited the applicant to address the
commissioners' concerns and questions. The applicant then responded to those
concerns and questions, which were primarily focused on parking availability,
alcoholic beverage licensing responsibility, and the applicant's business plan.
Torres moved, and Worthington seconded to reconsider the original motion to
approve the project. Motion passed 5-0 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Mehta, Torres, Rawlings, V/C Worthington,
C/Barlas
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
C/Barlas closed the public hearing.
Rawlings moved, Barlas seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2025-10 approving
Conditional Use Permit Planning Case No. 2024-76, subject to the conditions of
approval. Motion carried 5-0 by the following Roll Call vote:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Mehta, Rawlings, Torres, V/C Worthington,
C/Barlas
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
8. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS/INFORMATION ITEMS:
9. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:
As noted in the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission, C/Barlas
adjourned the Regular Planning Commission meeting at 7:31 p.m. to the regularly scheduled
meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 13th day of May, 2025.
Attest:
Respectfully Submitted,
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Naila Barlas, Chair
Greg Gubman, Community Development Director
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR - 21810 COPLEY DRIVE - DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 - TEL. (909) 839-7030 - FAX (909) 861-3117
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 6.1
MEETING DATE: May 13, 2025
CASE/FILE NUMBER: Review of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) for Conformity with
the General Plan
BACKGROUND:
Each year, prior to the adoption of the City's annual budget, the Planning Commission
reviews the proposed fiscal year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for consistency
with the City's General Plan and adopts a resolution to record its findings. The process
is mandated pursuant to California Government Code Section 65401 (see
Attachment 2).
ANALYSIS:
The proposed FY2025-2026 CIP is detailed in Attachment C, and is comprised of the
following expenditures:
CIP FY2025-2026
New Projects
Expenditures
Total of New and
Carryover
Projects
• Street Improvements
$4,499,000
$17,691,000
• Traffic Management/Safety Improvements
$64,000
$64,000
• Transportation Infrastructure Improvements
$0
$0
• Miscellaneous Public Works Improvements
$0
$530,000
• Facilities, Parks and Rec. Improvements
$600,000
$1,390,000
Total:
$5,163,000
$19,675,000
These capital improvement projects are funded by various sources: Road Maintenance
and Rehabilitation Account (SB-1); Measure M; Measure R Local Return; Proposition C;
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds; Hauler Fees; and Landscape
Assessment Districts 41-2021 and 39-2022.
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The Public Works Department develops the project list based on identified community
improvement needs. Planning staff finds that the proposed FY2025-2026 CIP is
consistent with the adopted General Plan 2040's numerous Goals and Policies,
including, but not limited to, the following:
• Land Use & Economic Development Element
➢ Policy LU-P-14
➢ Policy L U-P-51
• Community Character & Placemakina Element
➢ Policy CC-P-4
• Circulation Element
➢ Policy CR-P-1
➢ Policy CR-P-20
➢ Policy CR-P-36
➢ Policy CR-P-48
• Resource Conservation Element
➢ Goal RC-G-2
➢ Goal RC-G-3
➢ Policy RC-P-5
The full text of the above Goals and Policies are provided in the attached Resolution.
Capital Improvement Projects
Below is a summary of the various new projects proposed under the FY2025-2026 CIP.
The carryover projects listed in the attached CIP list have already been presented to the
Commission and approved by both the Commission and City Council. A project status
list, provided in Attachment D, provides information on the latest status of those
projects.
Street Improvement Projects
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• Road Maintenance Projects — Grind and overlay, slurry seal or chip seal
maintenance is applied to designated roadways within the City. This type of
maintenance activity is applied annually to residential streets and arterial roadways
on an eight -year cycle per neighborhood to extend the life of the existing road
pavement; and the appropriate pavement markings are re-established (see
Attachment E). Due to availability of funding and the pavement projects costs, the
residential rehabilitation project is not a project and the entire pavement funding is
proposed to be allocated to arterials for FY2025-2026. Road Maintenance
improvements also include curb ramp upgrades with sidewalk, curb and gutter
repairs as necessary.
o Residential & Collector Street Rehabilitation — FY2026-2028 (Design) -- The
newly proposed design project includes the design of street improvement plans
for residential and arterial street rehabilitation program for the next three years.
The locations are prioritized using the City's latest Pavement Management Plan.
The design work will start in November 2025 and will be completed in mid-2028,
and it will remain open for the consultant to provide design support during
construction of the designed projects. This is a new project for FY2025-2026.
o Arterial Street Rehabilitation (Construction) — Arterial streets covered by this
project include:
- Brea Canyon Road from DBB to Pathfinder Road;
- Brea Canyon Road from Pathfinder Road to Golden Springs Drive; and
- Diamond Bar Blvd. from SR 60 off -ramp to City Limits.
Based on existing pavement conditions, it is anticipated the treatment will include AC
edge grind or full width overlay and ADA curb ramp improvements. Construction is
expected to start in April 2026 and completed in August 2026. This is a new project for
FY2025-2026.
o CDBG Area 6 ADA Curb Ramp Project (Construction): The project includes
upgrading existing curb ramps and installing new curb ramps that comply with
the latest Federal ADA compliance standards. Construction is expected to start
March 2026 and completed in April 2026. This is a new project for FY2025-2026.
Traffic Management/Safety Projects
o Battery Backup and CCTV Replacement Program FY2025-2026: To protect
against black -outs at signalized intersections during a power loss, this project will
replace the edge equipment that was originally installed in 2008 and 2011. This
is the fifth phase of a multi -year replacement program. Construction is expected
to start in February 2026 and completed by the end of the fiscal year. This is a
new project for FY2025-2026. The locations in this year's projects are as follows:
CCTV Battery Back Up System
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• Diamond Bar Blvd. & Sunset • Grand Ave. & Shotgun Lane
Crossing
• Diamond Bar Blvd. & Sugar Pine • Diamond Bar Blvd. & Temple Ave.
• Golden Springs Dr. & Lavender Dr.
Transportation Infrastructure Improvements
No new projects are proposed in this category.
Miscellaneous Public Works Improvements
No new projects are proposed in this category.
Facility, Parks and Recreation Improvements
o LLADs Irrigation, Landscape, and Miniparks Improvements (Design): The project
will identify and design improvements in landscaping, irrigation systems, and
mini -parks in Landscape Assessment Districts 39-2022 and 41-2021 to provide
better maintenance service by introducing water -wise plants and an irrigation
system. It also identifies improvement needs of the five mini -parks in the district.
The design work is expected to start in September 2025 and completed in
September 2026. This is a new project from FY2025-2026.
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Attachments:
A. Draft Resolution No. 2025-XX
B. California Government Code Section 65401
C. FY2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program Project List
D. FY2024-2025 Completed and Carryover Project Status
E. Street Pavement Rehabilitation Area Map
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX
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.
A. RECITALS
1. WHEREAS, on April 18, 1989, the City of Diamond Bar ("City") was established
as a duly organized municipal corporation of the State of California.
2. WHEREAS, on December 17, 2019, the City of Diamond Bar adopted the most
recent comprehensive update of the General Plan ("General Plan 2040").
3. WHEREAS, the City prepared a proposed CIP and Budget for the City's 2022/23
Fiscal Year ("FY") which outlines a program identifying proposed public works
improvement projects to occur during the fiscal year. The projects include, but
are not limited to, street and highway improvements, traffic signal modifications,
and park improvements.
4. WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65401 requires the Planning
Commission to review proposed public works projects for the ensuing fiscal year
to determine compliance with the City's General Plan.
5. WHEREAS, on May 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.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth
in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the facts and evidence presented during the Planning Commission
meeting regarding the City's proposed Fiscal Year 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:
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(i) Land Use & Economic Development Element
• Policy LU-P-14 —Improve vehicular accessibility, traffic flow, and
parking availability as well as pedestrian and bicycle access and
amenities within office, commercial, and industrial areas.
• Policy LU-P-51 — Provide streetscape and intersection
improvements along Golden Springs Drive to enhance comfort
and safety for all modes of travel and increase accessibility to
and from surrounding areas.
Community Character & Placemaking Element
• Policy CC-P-4 — Continue to support community identity with
streetscape improvement and beautification projects in both
existing residential areas and commercial centers, as well as
new mixed -use areas that incorporate unified landscaping and
pedestrian amenities. Amenities should include seating, bus
shelters, pedestrian safety treatments such as sidewalk bulb -
outs and widening and improved crosswalks, and city -branded
decorative elements such as street lighting, concrete pavers,
tree grates, and theme rails.
(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.
• Policy CR-P-48 — As opportunities arise, coordinate with Foothill
Transit to maintain and improve bus stops and shelters, as well
as identify areas where service can be improved or expanded to
increase system use.
(iv) Resource Conservation Element
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• 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-S — 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 13th DAY OF MAY, 2025, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
Naila Barlas, Chair
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6.1.a
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 13t" day of May, 2025, by the following vote
to wit:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
ATTEST:
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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6.1.b
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65401
Review of Capital Improvement Projects for Conformity with the General Plan
If a general plan or part thereof has been adopted, within such time as may be fixed by
the legislative body, each county or city officer, department, board, or commission, and
each governmental body, commission, or board, including the governing body of any
special district or school district, whose jurisdiction lies wholly or partially within the county
or city, whose functions include recommending, preparing plans for, or constructing,
major public works, shall submit to the official agency, as designated by the respective
county board of supervisors or city council, a list of the proposed public works
recommended for planning, initiation or construction during the ensuing fiscal year. The
official agency receiving the list of proposed public works shall list and classify all such
recommendations and shall prepare a coordinated program of proposed public works for
the ensuing fiscal year. Such coordinated program shall be submitted to the county or city
planning agency for review and report to said official agency as to conformity with the
adopted general plan or part thereof.
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DRAFT FY 2025/26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
DIAMOND BAR
Street Improvement Projects
I Funding Sources:
FY
25/26 Budget
(202)
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Project #
Phase Project Description
Status
Request
RMRA
Measure
M
Local
Return
Prop A
Prop C Hauler
Fees
.:
Pavement Rehabilitation Design Project FYs 2026-28
S1261
DESIGN
(Arterials, Residential, Collector Street Rehab, and CDBG Curb Ramps).
NEW
$
600,000
$
600,000
Arterial Street Rehab (Construction)
- Brea Canyon Rd from DBB to Pathfinder
SI262
CONSTRUCT
NEW
Brea Canyon Rd from Pathfinder to Golden Springs Dr
Diamond Bar Blvd from SR 60 off -ramp to City Limits
$
3,754,000
$ 1,500,000
$
743,000
$
1,000,000
$
316,000 $
195,000
SI264
CONSTRUCT CDBG Area 6 ADA Curb Ramp Project
NEW
$
145,000
$
145,000
Arterial Street Pavement Rehabilitation -Lemon Ave (SR60 to City Limit); Brea Cyn
SI255
CONSTRUCT
Cutoff (SR57 to City Limit)
Ongoing- No New Request
$
-
SI251
CONSTRUCT Residential and Collector Street Rehab - Area 4
Ongoing- No New Request
$
SI256
CONSTRUCT Diamond Bar Blvd Complete Street Project
Ongoing- No New Request
$
-
Total - Street Improvement Projects
$
4,499,000
$ 1,500,000
$
1,343,000
$
1,000,000 $
$
316,000 $
195,000
$
145,000
Traffic Management/Safety Projects
Funding Sources:
Project #
Phase Project Description
Status
FY
25/26 Budget
r
r
r
TM261
ALL Battery Back -Up and CCTV Replacement Program FY25/26
NEW
$
64,000
$ 64,000
Total - Traffic Management/Safety Projects
$
64,000
$ 64,000
$
-
$
- $
- $
$
$
Transportation Infrastructure Improvements
Funding Sources:
FY
25/26 Budget
r(100)
General
Project #
Phase Project Description
Status
Request
Prop C
Grant
rr
Total -Transportation Infrastructure Improvements
$
$
$
-
$
- $
- $
$
$
Miscellaneous Public Works Improvements
Funding Sources:
FY
25/26 Budget
(201)
r
0.
Project #
Phase Project Description
Status
Request
Measure W
MSP
Grant
Measure
M
Prop A
..
PW25403
ALL Full Capture Devices on Stormwater Catchbasin for Trash Amendment Compliance -
Ongoing No New Request
$
Phase 1
-
PW23403
CONSTRUCT Brea Canyon Storm Drain Lining
Ongoing - No New Request
$
Total - Miscellaneous PW Improvements
$
$
$
-
$
- $
- $
$
$
Facilities, Parks and Rec Improvements
Funding Sources:
Project #
Phase Project Description
Status
PY
25/26 Budget
(100) General Fund
Habitat
consery
(262)
Park ,,
..
,
FP261
DESIGN LLADs Irrigation, Landscape, and Minparks Improvements
NEW
$
600,000
$
200,000
$
400,000
FP25508
DESIGN Sycamore Canyon Park Lower Bridge Replacement Options
Ongoing - No New Request
$
-
FP24500
CONSTRUCT DBC GVBR Lighting & Controls Upgrade
Ongoing - No New Request
$
FP24501
CONSTRUCT DBC Main Entry/Doors & ADA Improvements
Ongoing - No New Request
$
-
Total - Facilities, Parks and Rec Improvements
$
600,000
$ -
$
-
$
- $
- $
$
200,000
$
400,000
Total FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program (NEW REQUEST) $ 5,163,000
Total FY 2024/25 Carryover Projects (i.e. ongoing projects) $ 14,512,000
Grand Total S 19.675.000
*see below and Draft Five -Year CIP Program for further information
Packet Pg. 18
DRAFT FY 2025/26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
DIAMOND ,BALF 3 AN R
Fund # Funding Source Totals
100 General Fund $
201 Measure W $
202 RMRA (SB-1) $
203 Measure M $
204 Measure R $
205 Gas Tax $
206 Prop A $
207 Prop C $
251 AB2766 $
225 CDBG $
252 Hauler Fees $
241 LLAD 41-2021 $
262 Park Development $
504 Building & Facilities Maintenance Fi $
239 LLAD 39-2022 $
246 Traffic Mitigation $
- TDA $
- TDA C6 Grant $
- MSP Grant $
- STPL $
301-45030 Foothill Transit Grant $
301-431 10 Habitat Conservation Grant $
Total $
FY 25/26 Request
Listed Projects Lifetime
-
$
790,000
-
$
836,000
1,500,000
$
2,800,000
1,343,000
$
2,293,000
1,000,000
$
2,000,000
-
$
600,000
380,000
$
980,000
145,000
$
145,000
195,000
$
445,000
200,000
$
200,000
400,000
$
400,000
-
$
100,000
-
$
3,936,000
-
$
2,985,000
-
$
1,165,000
5,163,000
$
19,675,000
CIP Program Year -Over -Year
Adopted FY 2024/25
Draft FY 2025/26
Change
Street Improvements
$ 13,356,189
$ 4,499,000
-66%
Traffic Mgmnt./Safety Improv.
$ 64,000
64,000
0%
Transportation Infrastructure Improvements
$ -
-
N/A
Misc. Public Works Improvements
$ 380,000
-
-100%
Facilites, Parks and Rec. Improv.
$ 150,000
600,000
300%
Total
$ 13,950,189
$ 5,163,000
-63.0%
Packet Pg. 19
6.1.d
FY 2024/25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS
ATTACHMENT 3
sirr of
DIAMOND BAR
C A II BAR
R NIA
Street Improvement Projects
Project #
Phase
Project Description
Budget
Est. Status @
6/30/2025
Notes
Residential and Collector Street Rehab. (Design)Completed
S123101
DESIGN
Arterial Street Rehab (Design)
CDBG Curb Ramp (Design)
$
380,000
Project closed.
S124101
CONSTRUCT
Residential and Collector Street Rehab - Area 3 (Const.)
$
3,678,688
Project closed.
Arterial Street Rehab (Const.)
- - •
S124103
CONSTRUCT
-Golden Springs Dr from Grand Ave to Temple Ave
-Grand Ave from Diamond Bar Blvd to East City Limits
-Gateway Center, Copey Dr, Bridgegate Dr
$
5,892,409
Project closed.
Arterials Street Pavement Rehabilitation -Lemon Ave (SR60 to City Limit); Brea Cyn
_r
Carry Forward
S1255
CONSTRUCT
Cutoff
CSR57 to City
( Y Limit)
$
1,500,000
Construction contract being awarded.
S1251
CONSTRUCT
Residential and Collector Street Rehab - Area 4 (Const.)
$
2,450,000
Carry Forward
Construction contract being awarded.
S1254
CONSTRUCT
CDBG Area 5 ADA Curb Ramp Project (Const.) �$
108,910
Construction ongoing. To be completd by June 30, 2025
Carry Forward
Finalizing Federal and State Funding Requirements. Preparing
S1256
CONSTRUCT
Diamond Bar Blvd Complete Street Project Construction
$
9,242,000
for bidding early in FY26.
S124104
CONSTRUCT
CDBG Area 4 ADA Curb Ramp Project (Const.)
$
104,704
�
Project closed.
Total - Street Improvement Projects
$
23,356,711
Traffic Management/Safety Projects
TM251
ALL
Battery Back -Up and CCTV Replacement Program FY24/25
$
62,025
Project closed.
Total - Traffic Management/Safety Projects
$
62,025
Transportation Infrastructure Improvements
Project #
Phase
Project Description
Budget
Est. Status @
6/30/2025
Notes
T124301
CONSTUCT
Intersection Safety Improvements (Constr.)
$
270,982
Completed
Work Completed.
Total -Transportation Infrastructure Improvements
$
270,982
Miscellaneous Public Works Improvements
Project #
Phase
Project Description
Budget
Est. Status @
6/30/2025
Notes
PW25403
ALL
Full Capture Devices on Stormwater Catchbasin for Trash Amendment Compliance
- $
380,000
Carry Forward
Design and pre -con work are being completed in-house.
Phase 1
PW23402
ALL
Grand Avenue Median Drainage Improvement Project (Design and Const.)
$
73,472
- -'
Project closed.
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6.1.d
FY 2024/25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS
airr ar
DIAMOND BAR
C A LI F a A NIA
PW23403 CONSTRUCT Brea Canyon Storm Drain Lining Project (800 ft between DB Church and GSD) $ 150,000 Carry Forward
PW24401 ALL Steep Canyon Erosion Control and Sedimentation Prevention (Design & Const.) $ 132,436 '
ITotal - Miscellaneous PW Improvements $ 735,908
Facilities, Parks and Rec Improvements
FP25508 DESIGN Sycamore Canyon Park Lower Bridge Replacement Options (Design)
FP24500 CONSTRUCT DBC GVBR Lighting & Controls Upgrade (Const.)
FP24501 CONSTRUCT DBC Main Entry/Doors & ADA Improvements (Const.)
FP23504
CONSTRUCT
City Hall Cable Channel Broadcast and A/V Equipment Upgrade (Const.)
FP23503
CONSTRUCT
Pantera Park Hard Court Rehab and LED Retrofit Project (Design & Const.)
FP23506
ALL
Maple Hill Park Playground/Restroom Replacement and ADA Upgrades
FP22501
CONSTRUCT
DBC AC Replacement & Air Quality Upgrades (Const.)
FP24502
DESIGN
Heritage Park Renovation Phases 1 and 2 (Design)
FP24505
CONSTRUCT
City Hall Roof Rehabilitation/Solar System Removal and Reinstallation
E.1
ATTACHMENT 3
The contract is being awarded. Short-term project.
Project closed.
150,000 Carry Forward In RFP.
330,000 Carry Forward Waiting for the availability of DBC for closure during
construction. September 2025 reserved.
310,000 Carry Forward Waiting for the availability of DBC for closure during
construction. September 2025 reserved.
408,326 Project completed.
270,000
1,989,766
1,345,197
500,000
671,600
I Total - Facilities, Parks and Rec Improvements $ 5,974,889
Total FY 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program
$ 30,400,515
Construction ongoing. To be completd by June 30, 2025
Construction ongoing. To be completd by June 30, 2025
Project closed.
Work completed.
Project closed.
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9.1
Project Status Report
May 13, 2025
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PROPERTY LOCATION
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW
File #
AP
Applicant
PC
CC
PC
CC
PC
CC
05/13/25
05/20/25
05/27/25
06/03/25
06/10/25
06/17/25
Capital Improvement Program FY
GL
City of Diamond Bar
D
2025-2026 (CIP)
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Property Location
File #
AP
Applicant
23923 Minnequa
MCUP PP PL2025-31
MN
Xiaolei Cao
Under Review
Addition to Single -Family Residence
2000 Chestnut Creek
PP MCUP PL2024-7
DT/RL
Claire Lee
Second incomplete letter sent 4/22/25 — waiting for additional information
New Single -Family Residence
PENDING ITEMS
Property Location
File #
AP
Applicant
Status
2720 Broken Feather
DR PL2025-34
MN
Yao Pan
Under Review
(New Single -Family Residence)
2001 Derringer Lane
TPM 83036
MN
Gurbachan S. Juneja
Fifth incomplete letter sent 7/30/24 - waiting for additional information
2-lot subdivision
PL2021-46
2151 Derringer Lane
DR PL2025-17
DT/RL
Pete Volbeda
Under Review
(Addition and remodel to single-family
residence
Gentle Springs Ln. and
GPA, ZC, VTTM, DR
GL
Tranquil Garden LLC
Under Review
S. Prospectors Rd.
PL2021-23
(36 Senior Condos with Affordable Units)
2234 Indian Creek
DR PL2024-82
DT/RL
Matthew Ewing
Second incomplete letter sent 3/13/25 - waiting for additional information
New sin le-familyresidence
2521 Indian Creek
DR & TP PL2024-65
RL
Philip K. Chan
Under Review
New single-family residence
22909 Lazy Trail Rd.
DR, MCUP PL2021-05
DT/MN
Walt Patroske
Under Review
(Addition and remodel to single family
residence
1400 Montefino Ave (51-unit for -sale
PPR PL2025-29
RL
Sarah Klaustermeier
Under Review
development)
LEGEND PH = PUBLIC HEARING
AP = ASSIGNED PLANNER
PC = PLANNING COMMISSION
CC = CITY COUNCIL
D = DISCUSSION IT Packet Pg. 23
9.1
Project Status Report CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Page
May 13, 2025
PENDING ITEMS (continued)
Property Location File # AP A licant Status
23007 Ridge Line
DR PL2025-27
MN
Terry Chang
First incomplete letter sent 4/30/25 — waiting for additional information
(New single-family residence)
23901 Ridge Line (2-lot Subdivision)
TPM PL2022-119
DT/MN
Pete Volbeda
Second incomplete letter sent 12/5/23 — waiting for additional information
2887 Shadow Canyon
DR PL2025-9
MN
Peter Mattar
First incomplete letter sent 3/6/25 - waiting for additional information
(New single-family residence)
Citywide Objective Design Standards
DCA PL2024-51
MN/GL
City of Diamond Bar
Under Review
SB9 & Reasonable Accommodations
DCA PL2019-43
MN
City of Diamond Bar
Under Review
Ordinance
Walnut Valley Unified School District
DCA PL2024-40
RL/GL
WVUSD
Second incomplete letter sent 4/29/25 — waiting for additional information
Ordinance and Proposed Billboard
Packet Pg. 24