HomeMy WebLinkAboutRE_ A New Public Records Request Has Been Assigned to Your Department #2026-234_ (16)Thank you Kristina. I also forwarded him the request.
Esmeralda Magallanes | Permit Services Coordinator
City of Diamond Bar | Building & Safety Division
21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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From: Kristina Santana <KSantana@DiamondBarCA.Gov>
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2026 3:21 PM
To: Arlene Laviera <ALaviera@DiamondBarCA.Gov>; Esmeralda Magallanes <EMagallanes@DiamondBarCA.Gov>; Raymond Tao <RTao@DiamondBarCA.Gov>
Cc: Grace Lee <GLee@DiamondBarCA.Gov>; Tressa Brown <TBrown@DiamondBarCA.Gov>; Grace Lee <GLee@DiamondBarCA.Gov>; Joan Cruz <JCruz@DiamondBarCA.Gov>
Subject: RE: A New Public Records Request Has Been Assigned to Your Department #2026-234.
Hi Arlene, Esmmy and Grace,
There have been a flurry of emails going back and forth this morning between Raymond and the property owner. I just assigned the request below to B&S, Planning and Neighborhood Improvement.
I’m looping in Raymond so that he is aware of this request.
Thank you,
Kristina Santana, MPA, MMC | City Clerk
City of Diamond Bar | City Manager Division
909.839.7010
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Cc: Grace Lee <GLee@DiamondBarCA.Gov <mailto:GLee@DiamondBarCA.Gov> >; Tressa Brown <TBrown@DiamondBarCA.Gov <mailto:TBrown@DiamondBarCA.Gov> >; Grace Lee <GLee@DiamondBarCA.Gov <mailto:GLee@DiamondB
arCA.Gov> >; Dannette Mansfield <DMansfield@DiamondBarCA.gov <mailto:DMansfield@DiamondBarCA.gov> >; Joan Cruz <JCruz@DiamondBarCA.Gov <mailto:JCruz@DiamondBarCA.Gov> >; Kristina Santana
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Subject: A New Public Records Request Has Been Assigned to Your Department #2026-234.
Please review and provide the requested information in accordance with the California Public Records Act.
Requested Information: I am the owner of Unit 203 at 1470 S. Valley Vista Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. I request copies of all public records related to building permit activities at
Unit 204 of the same address, including but not limited:
1. All permit applications, submitted architectural plans, and construction drawings for Unit 204 from January 2025 to present
2. All correction notices, correction lists, and inspector field notes associated with any active permit for Unit 204
3. All Planning Division review records for any Unit 204 permit, including records confirming whether the application was submitted to Planning for review under Resolution No. 2014-13
General Condition 6
4. All inspection records including dates, inspector names, and results
5. All communications between Building & Safety and LA County Fire Department regarding Unit 204
6. Records confirming whether the permanent sealing of Unit 204's original corridor entry door was included in the permit scope
7. Records confirming whether the installation of a new 72-inch double door at the corridor end wall — which now serves as Unit 204's sole entry point — was included in the permit scope,
and whether this new entrance configuration was reviewed for compliance with egress requirements and Resolution No. 2014-13 Condition 25
8. Records confirming whether fire extinguisher relocation was approved by LA County Fire Department under Resolution No. 2014-13 Condition 27
9. All written communications between Building Official Raymond Tao and any City department, division, or official regarding any permit or inspection at 1470 S. Valley Vista Drive
Note: No third-party consent — including consent from the permit applicant or contractor — is required for disclosure of these public records under California law (Government Code §7920
et seq.).
Requested Date Range: 1/1/2025 to
Due Date: 7/5/2026
Link to Upload Requested Document. <https://edocs.diamondbarca.gov/Forms/PRRUpload?CPRATrackingNumber=2026-234>
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Yes, Tuesday PM ok! Thanks
On Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 05:10:48 PM PDT, Esmeralda Magallanes <emagallanes@diamondbarca.gov <mailto:emagallanes@diamondbarca.gov> > wrote:
Hi Larry,
I appreciate you getting back to me. Monday does not work. Are you available on Tuesday, 6/23?
Esmeralda Magallanes | Permit Services Coordinator
City of Diamond Bar | Building & Safety Division
21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
t (909) 839-7035| (909) 839-7000 main | f (909) 861-3117
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Subject: Re: 1470 Valley Vista UNIT 204 (COMMERCIAL TI) PR25-1558 - INSPECTION
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Hi Esmeralda,
Could you schedule inspection on Monday 6/22 PM
Thank you so much
Best Regards,
Larry
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