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City of Diamond Bar
21810 Copley Drive | Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178
(909) 839-7000 | Fax (909) 861-3117
www.DiamondBarCA.gov
Steve Tye
Mayor
District 1
Ruth M. Low
Mayor Pro Tem
District 2
Andrew Chou
Council Member
District 3
Stan Liu
Council Member
District 5
Chia Yu Teng
Council Member
District 4
January 20, 2026
San Gabriel & Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
100 N. Old San Gabriel Canyon Road
Azusa, CA 91702
RE: Letter of Support for SGVCOG’s RMC Consolidated Grant Program Application
Dear Rivers and Mountain Conservancy,
On behalf of the City of Diamond Bar, I am pleased to offer this letter of strong
support for the San Gabriel Valley Wildfire Preparedness Program application,
facilitated by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), as
part of the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains
Conservancy (RMC) Consolidated Grant Program.
The City of Diamond Bar has an estimated 3,000+ properties located within the
recently adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The urgency for regional wildfire
mitigation, coordination, and public education in the San Gabriel Valley has
only intensified following the 2025 Eaton Fire. This incident underscored what
many agencies across the San Gabriel Valley have long recognized: wildfire risk
is increasing, and timely, accurate, and unified coordination, mitigation, and
public education are essential to protecting lives, property, and critical
infrastructure.
The SGVCOG is well positioned to meet the moment to lead this effort to reduce
fire risk across the Valley. Since 2021, the SGVCOG has implemented multiple
regional wildfire preparedness programs, including FirePrep SGV, a regional
education and outreach program launched in partnership with the Rivers and
Mountains Conservancy; development of a Regional Community Wildfire
Protection Plan (CWPP) for the San Gabriel Valley; and a home ignition zone
assessment program serving residents in high fire hazard severity zone areas.
However, additional resources are needed to continue and expand these
programs. Through the recently completed Regional CWPP process,
stakeholders across the San Gabriel Valley collaboratively identified key regional
Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Support for SGVCOG’s RMC Consolidated Grant Program Application
January 20, 2026
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priorities to reduce wildfire risk, including, but not limited to, fuels mitigation
projects, wildfire preparedness education and outreach, and home hardening
and defensible space implementation. RMC funding is critical to ensure that the
CWPP’s regionally supported priorities are realized.
With funding awarded through the RMC’s Proposition 4 program, the City of
Diamond Bar is looking forward to supporting the SGVCOG in the
implementation of these regional priorities. We recognize the importance of a
unified and regional approach to wildfire prevention and preparedness and
remain committed to working collaboratively to strengthen wildfire resilience
throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not
hesitate to contact our City Manager Dan Fox at DFox@DiamondBarCA.gov .
Sincerely,
Steve Tye
Mayor
cc: City Council
Ryan McLean, Assistant City Manager
Anthony Santos, Assistant to the City Manager
Mackenzie Bolger, SGVCOG