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Home My WebLink AboutPRA 2026-128 (Flock)_2026.03.03 Agenda Packet - Regular MeetingCity of Diamond Bar City Council City of Diamond Bar City Council Agenda Steve Tye, Mayor Ruth M. Low, Mayor Pro Tem Andrew Chou, Council Member Stan Liu, Council Member Chia Yu Teng, Council Member City Manager Dan Fox City Attorney Omar Sandoval City Clerk Kristina Santana Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Study Session 2:00 p.m. City Hall Windmill Room 21810 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Closed Session 6:00 p.m. South Coast Air Quality Management District/Room CC-8 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m. South Coast Air Quality Management District/Main Auditorium 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 WELCOME TO A MEETING OF THE DIAMOND BAR CITY COUNCIL Meetings are open to the public, and you are invited to attend and participate. Agendas for regular City Council meetings are available 72 hours prior to the meeting and are posted in the City’s regular posting locations, on DBTV and on the City’s website. The City Council may take action on any item listed on the agenda. HOW TO ACCESS THE MEETING REMOTELY Television: Spectrum Cable Channel 3 and Frontier FiOS television Channel 47 Internet: City’s YouTube Channel (diamondbarca.gov/youtube) Listen-Only: 2:00 p.m. Study Session: Call +1 (562) 247-8422, Access Code: 249-897-595 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting: Call +1 (562) 247-8422, Access Code: 164-448-863 Participate: 2:00 p.m. Study Session: Join Go To Webinar https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8428678471276170590) 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting: Join Go To Webinar https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7540665601721847136) Page 1 of 170 Diamond Bar City Council Agenda March 3, 2026 City of Diamond Bar City Council RESOURCES Copies of agendas and agenda packets are on file and available for public inspection at the City Clerk's Office at 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 or online at www.diamondbarca.gov/agendas. For more information about agendas or rules of the City Council, please email the City Clerk's office (cityclerk@diamondbarca.gov) or call 909-839-7010. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT ACCOMMODATION In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, a disability- related modification or accommodation, agenda materials in an alternative format, or auxiliary aids to participate in this meeting, please email the City Clerk's office (cityclerk@diamondbarca.gov) or call 909-839-7010 as soon as possible. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made. PUBLIC INPUT The public may provide public comment by attending the meeting in person, by sending an email, or by logging into the teleconference. Please email public comments to the City Clerk cityclerk@diamondbarca.gov) by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting and indicate in the Subject Line “FOR PUBLIC COMMENT.” Written comments will be distributed to the City Council Members, noted for the record at the meeting, and posted on the City’s official agenda webpage: www.diamondbarca.gov/agendas. Please note that the meeting will proceed at the South Coast Air Quality Management District/Main Auditorium should comments by teleconferencing become infeasible due to an internet or power outage, or due to technical problems outside the City's control. If you wish to make certain that your comments are heard, please attend the meeting in person or send an email by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting/hearing. Speakers are limited to five (5) minutes per agenda item, unless the Mayor determines otherwise. The Mayor 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 Council only once on an agenda item, except during public hearings, when the applicant/appellant may be afforded a rebuttal. Any material to be submitted to the City Council at the meeting should be submitted through the City Clerk. Public comments must be directed to the City Council. A person who disrupts the orderly conduct of the meeting after being warned by the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee that their behavior is disrupting the meeting may result in the person being removed from the meeting. LIVE MEETING NOTICE This meeting is being video recorded and by participating you are giving your permission to be televised. This meeting will be rebroadcast every Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and alternate Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. Page 2 of 170 Diamond Bar City Council Agenda March 3, 2026 City of Diamond Bar City Council 1. STUDY SESSION: 2:00 p.m., City Hall Windmill Room 1.1 Fiscal Year 2026–27 General Fund Budget Workshop – Review of Proposed Budget and Service Level Adjustments. STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT The Public Comment portion of the City Council Study Session is limited to matters appearing on the Study Session agenda. Additional opportunities for further Public Comment will be given during the regular meeting. 2. CLOSED SESSION: 6:00 p.m., CC-8 Conference Room, In Person ONLY - no teleconference CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT The Public Comment portion of the City Council Closed Session is limited to matters appearing on the Closed Session. Additional opportunities for further Public Comment will be given during the regular meeting. Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, District Council 36 v. City of Diamond Bar PERB Case No. LA-CE-1754-M 3. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m., Main Auditorium PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Tye INVOCATION: Cantor Paul Buch, Temple of Beth Israel ROLL CALL: Council Members Chou, Liu, Teng, Mayor Pro Tem Low, Mayor Tye APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor Tye 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: 4.1 National Nutrition Month Proclamation. 5. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 6. 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. 7. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: 7.1 Coffee with a Cop - March 7, 2026, 8:00 -10:00 a.m., Margin Coffee, 1123 Grand Ave. Page 3 of 170 Diamond Bar City Council Agenda March 3, 2026 City of Diamond Bar City Council 7.2 Free Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Drive-Thru Collection Event - March 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 1300 block of Bridge Gate Dr. 7.3 Planning Commission Meeting - March 10, 2026, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Windmill Room, 21810 Copley Dr. 7.4 Coffee with a Cop - March 11, 2026, 5:30 -7:30 p.m., Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 235 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., Ste. A 7.5 Traffic and Transportation Commission Meeting - March 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Windmill Room, 21810 Copley Dr. 7.6 City Council Meeting - March 17, 2026, 6:30 p.m., South Coast Air Quality Management District – Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr. 8. 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 City Council Member or member of the public request otherwise, in which case, the item will be removed for separate consideration. 8.1 City Council Minutes of the February 17, 2026 Regular Meeting. Recommended Action: Approve the February 17, 2026 Regular City Council meeting minutes. 8.2 Ratification of Check Register Dated February 11, 2026 through February 24, 2026 totaling 1,615,106.73. Recommended Action: Ratify the Check Register. 8.3 American Red Cross Month Proclamation. Recommended Action: Adopt the Proclamation declaring March as American Red Cross Month. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9.1 Town Center Specific Plan. Recommended Action: A. Open the public hearing to receive public testimony; B. Close the public hearing; C. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-05 certifying the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, adopting Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; D. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-06 amending the General Plan Land Use and Economic Development Element related to the Town Center Specific Plan; and E. Introduce for first reading by title only, waive full reading of Ordinance No. 03 (2026) and waive further reading, and set for second reading and adoption at the March Page 4 of 170 Diamond Bar City Council Agenda March 3, 2026 City of Diamond Bar City Council 17, 2026 City Council meeting: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ADOPTING THE TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN, AMENDING TITLE 22 (DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE DIAMOND BAR CITY CODE TO ADD NEW CHAPTER 22.11 (MIXED USE DISTRICTS) AND TO ESTABLISH THE TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN (TCSP) ZONING DISTRICT, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR TO REZONE ALL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE TOWN CENTER MIXED USE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION TO THE TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN (TCSP) DISTRICT. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: 10.1 FY 2025/26 Mid-Year Budget Update. Recommended Action: Approve Resolution No. 2026-07 amending the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget. 11. COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS: 12. ADJOURNMENT: CERTIFICATION I, Kristina Santana, MMC, City Clerk, City of Diamond Bar, hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing notice was posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 Et. Seq., not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, at the following locations: Diamond Bar City Hall Kiosk, Diamond Bar City Hall Bulletin Board, City website: www.diamondbarca.gov, and Diamond Bar Library. Kristina Santana, MMC City Clerk Date Posted: February 27, 2026 Page 5 of 170 Agenda Item #: 1.1 Meeting Date: March 3, 2026 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council VIA: Daniel Fox, City Manager FROM: Jason Jacobsen, Director, Finance TITLE: Fiscal Year 2026–27 General Fund Budget Workshop – Review of Proposed Budget and Service Level Adjustments. BACKGROUND: The City initiated preparation of the FY 2026–27 General Fund budget facing an estimated structural deficit of approximately $1.6 million, reflecting the ongoing gap between recurring revenues and expenditures. Consistent with prior Council direction to achieve long-term fiscal sustainability, staff undertook a comprehensive review of expenditures, service delivery models, and revenue opportunities to eliminate the structural imbalance on an ongoing basis. Through a combination of expenditure reductions, operational efficiencies, and targeted fee adjustments, staff has developed a balanced ongoing General Fund budget in which recurring revenues are aligned with recurring expenditures. Achieving this structural balance required identification of service level reductions and program modifications across several functional areas. ANALYSIS: Budget Balancing Strategy To resolve the structural deficit on an ongoing basis, staff applied the following principles: Preserve core public safety and mandated services to the greatest extent feasible; Prioritize programs with the highest community-wide benefit and utilization; Seek cost recovery through user fees where appropriate; Minimize one-time solutions that do not address the underlying structural gap; and Maintain prudent reserves and long-term fiscal stability. As a result, the proposed FY 2026–27 budget achieves structural balance without reliance on one-time revenues or fund balance. Proposed Service Level Adjustments Balancing the budget required identifying potential service and program adjustments across multiple departments. These items are presented for policy discussion because they affect discretionary or quality-of- Page 6 of 170 Agenda Item #: 1.1 Meeting Date: March 3, 2026 life services rather than mandated operations. The areas impacted include: Quality-of-life and community programs Housing and neighborhood support initiatives Youth and athletic programming Community aesthetics and beautification Select public safety service enhancements Each item has been evaluated based on fiscal impact, community benefit, and alignment with Council priorities. Should the City Council determine that any item should be restored, staff can incorporate that direction into the final Proposed Budget, with identification of corresponding funding sources or offsetting reductions as needed to preserve structural balance. Workshop Purpose This workshop is intended to: 1. Provide the City Council with a clear understanding of the measures required to eliminate the structural deficit; 2. Review and discuss the proposed service and program adjustments; 3. Receive policy direction regarding potential restoration or modification of specific items; and 4. Confirm Council priorities to guide preparation of the final FY 2026–27 Proposed Budget. Fiscal Impact The proposed FY 2026–27 General Fund budget achieves ongoing structural balance, eliminating the initial estimated $1.6 million deficit through recurring solutions. Restoration of any of the identified items may reintroduce recurring General Fund costs unless accompanied by new revenues or offsetting reductions. Staff will return with updated fiscal impacts based on Council direction provided at the workshop. Next Steps Following the workshop, staff will: Revise the Proposed FY 2026–27 Budget consistent with Council direction; Incorporate any approved restorations or modifications; and Present the balanced Proposed Budget for adoption in accordance with the City’s budget calendar ATTACHMENTS: 1. Council Budget Workshop Worksheet Page 7 of 170 The draft Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget is balanced as proposed through reductions made across all City departments. This worksheet highlights 17 of those reductions for your review and deliberation. It is meant to help you come to the March 3, 2026 budget workshop prepared to discuss each item and decide whether you support keeping the proposed cut or would like it returned to the budget. City Council Budget Workshop Worksheet keep the cut Crossing Guard Services Dept.: Public Safety Cancels the current crossing guard services contract, eliminating positions at all current locations. return to budget Item 1 of 17 Notes for discussion: Eliminate for $300K Saving keep the cut Flock Safety Contract Dept.: Public Safety The contract’s 30-day escape clause would be exercised, and Flock Safety would be responsible for removing equipment from the public ROW. Will reduce available investigative tools. return to budget Item 2 of 17 Notes for discussion: Eliminate for $170K Saving Diamond Bar City Council Budget Workshop Worksheet page 1 of 6 March 3, 2026 Page 8 of 170 keep the cut Homeless Services Funds Dept.: Public Safety Reduces annual allocation available for encampment remediation by 50%. return to budget Item 4 of 17 Notes for discussion: keep the cut Sidewalk Maintenance Dept.: Public Works Reduces the number of sidewalk locations that can be removed and replaced (R&R) and may require the use of alternative methods, such as asphalt ramping, to minimize the City’s exposure. return to budget Item 5 of 17 Notes for discussion: Reduce for $100K Saving Dept.: Public Safety Reduce for $25K Saving Diamond Bar City Council Budget Workshop Worksheet page 2 of 6 March 3, 2026 keep the cut Added Suppression Patrols Reduces the annual appropriation for added LASD crime suppression patrols from $50,000 to $25,000. This action retains flexibility to conduct significant suppression patrols while freeing up funding to offset expected increases in the annual law enforcement contract. return to budget Item 3 of 17 Notes for discussion: Reduce for $25K Saving Page 9 of 170 keep the cut Dept.: Public Works Watering of Landscaped Areas Strategically reduces water/irrigation in select turf and shrub areas throughout the parks, excluding sports fields. return to budget Item 7 of 17 Notes for discussion: Reduce for $50K Saving Diamond Bar City Council Budget Workshop Worksheet page 3 of 6 March 3, 2026 keep the cut Dept.: Public Works Tree Maintenance Contract Reduces the number of tree-related service requests, plantings, and tree services associated with road and sidewalk projects that can be accommodated outside of the five-year trimming cycle. return to budget Item 8 of 17 Notes for discussion: Reduce for $50K Saving keep the cut Dept.: Public Works District 38 Subsidy Reduces service levels from once a month to once every other month with irrigation shut off in several areas, including but not limited to the turf along Golden Springs Dr., portions of Brea Canyon Rd., Temple Ave., Pathfinder Rd., Lemon Ave., Golden Prados Dr., Tin Dr., Sunset Crossing Rd., and Diamond Bar Blvd. return to budget Item 6 of 17 Notes for discussion: Reduce for $161.7K Saving Page 10 of 170 keep the cut Dept.: Parks and Recreation Cancel Windmill Lighting Event Impacts approx. 250 attendees, local school district choir, and Diamond Bar Community Foundation. return to budget Item 11 of 17 Notes for discussion: Cancel for $25.3K Saving keep the cut Dept.: Parks and Recreation Reduce Concerts Schedule, Eliminate Movies Impacts approximately 6,000 unique attendees, non-profit organizations, and Volunteens. return to budget Item 10 of 17 Notes for discussion: Reduce for $65.5K Saving Diamond Bar City Council Budget Workshop Worksheet page 4 of 6 March 3, 2026 keep the cut Cancel Winter Snowfest Dept.: Parks and Recreation Impacts approximately 1,200 attendees, crafters, volunteers, and nonprofit organization fundraising. return to budget Cancel for $96.3K Saving Item 9 of 17 Notes for discussion: Page 11 of 170 keep the cut return to budget Item 13 of 17 Notes for discussion: Cease for $17K Saving Diamond Bar City Council Budget Workshop Worksheet page 5 of 6 March 3, 2026 keep the cut Dept.: Public Works US Flags on Grand Avenue Refrain from installing US flags on Grand Avenue during the three customary periods (Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day). return to budget Item 14 of 17 Notes for discussion: Cancel for $23K Saving keep the cut Dept.: City Manaer’s Office Community Organization Support Fund Reduces annual allocation available to local non-profit groups. This figure does not include in-kind donations of City staff time, equipment, etc. return to budget Item 12 of 17 Notes for discussion: Reduce for $10K Saving Cease for $17K Saving Dept.: City Manager’s Office Regional Housing Trust Cease participation in the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust Joint Powers Authority, a regional entity established to fund/finance homeless and low income housing in the area. Page 12 of 170 Diamond Bar City Council Budget Workshop Worksheet page 6 of 6 March 3, 2026 keep the cut Dept.: Public Works Holiday Decor and Banners Refrain from installing holiday banners and décor on City Hall and on traffic signals and light poles during November and December. return to budget Item 16 of 17 Notes for discussion: Cancel for $12K Saving keep the cut Military Banner Program Dept.: Parks and Recreation Refrain from accepting new applicants and do not replace any existing banners during FY 2026-27. Maintain nominal funding to remove weather-damaged banners as needed. return to budget Reduce for $10KSavingItem17of17 Notes for discussion: keep the cut Dept.: Economic Development Restaurant Week Banners Refrain from installing customary promotional banners during the period leading up to and during Restaurant Week. return to budget Item 15 of 17 Notes for discussion: Cancel for $8K Saving Page 13 of 170