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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED FISCAL
YEAR 2026-2027 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
2026-2027 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 miscellaneous public works 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 26, 2026, at a regularly scheduled meeting, the
Planning Commission reviewed and considered the proposed FY 2026-
2027 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 2026-2027
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 2026-2027
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 Eleme
• 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.
(ii) Circulation Element
• 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.
(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 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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.
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PC Resolution No. 2026-07
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 261h DAY OF MAY, 2026, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
Brian Worthington, Chair
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 261h day of May, 2026, by
the following vote to wit:
AYES: 3 Commissioners: M6MTA, WUN6SjN0RT+4UJGTW
NOES: p Commissioners: NONQ
ABSENT Commissioners: T-OVRG=S., MAO
ABSTAIN:O Commissioners: tJONC-
ATTEST:
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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PC Resolution No. 2026-07