HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2026-03RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY'S COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR
2026/270
WHEREAS, On August 22, 1974, the President of the United States signed into
law the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Act); and
WHEREAS, the primary goals of Title 1 of the Act are the development of viable
urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and
expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Diamond Bar has received notification of the availability of
$252,371 in Fiscal Year 2026/27 Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds to further the attainment of these goals; and
WHEREAS, the City has $123,195 in unallocated CDBG funds accumulated from
project savings and deferred loan repayments; and
WHEREAS, the combined total of $375,566 in CDBG funds is available to use for
FY 2026/27 projects; and
WHEREAS, applications have been submitted from City Departments for the
utilization of these funds; and
WHEREAS, the City has published information regarding eligible activities under
the Act and met with all interested groups and conducted a public hearing to solicit
comments and suggestions from the community for the utilization of these funds.
WHEREAS, curb ramp improvements constitute minor alterations to existing public
facilities and are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 — Existing Facilities).
Activities funded through the Home Improvement Program involve the repair,
rehabilitationI or minor alteration of existing residential structures and are categorically
exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 — Existing
Facilities) and/or Section 15302 (Class 2 — Replacement or Reconstruction).
The recommended funding allocations do not include approval of any specific project
design or scope beyond these exempt activities. Any future CDBG-funded activity that
does not qualify for a categorical exemption would be subject to separate CEQA review,
as required. None of the exceptions to the use of categorical exemptions set forth in
CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply.
Resolution No. 202&03
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Diamond
Bar as follows:
Section 1. The funding allocation for the 2026/27 Program year shall be:
PUBLIC WORKS AND HOUSING $375,566
Home Improvement Program (HIP) $210,000
Area 7 Residential Neighborhood ADA $165,566
Curb Ramps Improvements Project
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized and directed to submit the City's final
Planning Summary for Fiscal Year 2026/27 to the County of Los Angeles, reflecting the
funding allocations set forth herein. Should the City's final allocation increase or decrease
by twenty-five percent (25%) or less from the figures contained herein, including proceeds
from HIP loan repayments, the City Manager is authorized to administratively adjust (i.e.,
increase or decrease) the revised funds to eligible activities as necessary. Should the
final allocation differ by more than 25%, adjustments to fund allocations shall be subject
to City Council review and approval.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to execute the contractual and related
documents to be prepared by the County of Los Angeles that are required for the
implementation of the projects/programs set forth herein.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage
and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 20t" day of January, 2026.
CITY QF DIAMOND BAR
Steve Tye,
ATTEST:
I, Kristina Santana, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed, approved and adopted by
the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar, California at its regular meeting held on the
20t" day of January, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Chou, Liu, Teng, M/Tye
None
Kristina Santana, City Clerk