Diamond Bar public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Diamond Bar Boulevard Complete Streets project, including funding and utility agreements. The body will also review a check register totaling $3,386,142.03 and the Mayor's appointments to regional boards.

• Ratification of check register from Nov 13 to Dec 9, 2024, totaling $3,386,142.03
• Diamond Bar Boulevard Complete Streets project: funding agreements, WVWD utility agreement, and LACFCD trash excluder agreement
• Resolution No. 2024-41 to amend the Compensation Plan for one part-time non-benefitted employment classification
• Resolution No. 2024-43 to confirm appointments to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
• City Manager report on state, county, and local ballot measure election wrap-up

Traffic and Transportation Commission

The Traffic and Transportation Commission will review traffic statistics and project updates. The body will also receive a presentation on Southern California Edison's utility undergrounding and streetlight conversion projects.

• Presentation on SCE Rule 20A Utility Undergrounding Project
• Presentation on SCE Option E Streetlight Conversion Project
• Traffic statistics for August, September, and October (2023 & 2024)
• Approval of September 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Diamond Bar Planning Commission will meet to discuss a General Plan conformity finding for the proposed acquisition of the Little League/PONY property for future park and recreation use. The meeting will also include the approval of the November 26, 2024, meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Approval of November 26, 2024, meeting minutes
• General Plan conformity finding for Little League/PONY property acquisition
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)

City Council

The City Council will administer the oath of office to members Ruth M. Low and Stan Liu and select a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The body will also consider a technology purchase and the cancellation of a January meeting.

• Administration of oath of office to Council Members Ruth M. Low and Stan Liu
• Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
• Purchase of one Raritan KVM switch from GovConnection, Inc. for up to $17,548
• Cancellation of the January 7, 2025 City Council meeting
• Reorganization of the Public Financing Authority and Parking Authority

Planning Commission

The Diamond Bar Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit PL2024-15 for a 13,830‑square‑foot child day‑care center operated by Kingdom Seed Academy at 3333 S. Diamond Canyon Road. Staff recommends adopting a resolution to approve the permit with conditions. The agenda also includes routine approval of the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes and a schedule of upcoming events. No old or new business items are listed.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit PL2024-15 for Kingdom Seed Academy child day‑care at 3333 S. Diamond Canyon Rd.
• Approval of consent calendar item: minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held November 12, 2024.
• Staff recommendation to adopt Resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit with conditions.
• No old business items.
• Schedule of future Planning Commission meetings (December 10, 2024) and City Council meetings.

City Council

The Diamond Bar City Council will meet to approve routine items including the November 5, 2024 meeting minutes, a check register totaling $1,264,521.12, and a Small Business Saturday proclamation. The Council will also consider a professional services agreement with LAE Associates, Inc. for civil engineering services.

• Approval of November 5, 2024 City Council meeting minutes
• Ratification of check register totaling $1,264,521.12
• Adoption of Small Business Saturday Proclamation
• Agreement with MissionSquare Retirement for 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Services
• Amendment to professional services agreement with LAE Associates, Inc. for up to $178,152

Planning Commission

The commission will approve routine consent‑calendar items, including minutes from the October 8 joint City Council/Planning Commission study session and the October 8 Planning Commission meeting. No old or new business is listed. The primary substantive matter is a public hearing on Development Review and Tree Permit No. PL2024‑36 for a new 9,484‑sq‑ft single‑family residence with garage, balcony, porch, pool and tree removal/replacement at 2537 Indian Creek Road, for which staff recommends approval.

• Approve minutes of the joint City Council/Planning Commission Study Session – October 8, 2024 (consent calendar)
• Approve minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting – October 8, 2024 (consent calendar)
• Public hearing: Development Review and Tree Permit No. PL2024‑36 for a new 9,484‑sq‑ft single‑family home at 2537 Indian Creek Rd, including removal of two California black walnut trees and one coast live oak, replacement with nine coast live oaks

City Council

The City Council will review a check register for recent expenditures and receive updates on economic development. The meeting includes a presentation from the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and a proclamation for Extra Mile Day.

• Ratification of check register from October 9 to October 29, 2024, totaling $1,903,600.27
• 2024 San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Update
• Economic Development/Diamond Bar Restaurant Week Update
• Proclamation declaring November 1, 2024 as Extra Mile Day
• Approval of October 15, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Diamond Bar City Council will consider adopting a Fifth Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement. It will also provide direction on Attorney General negotiations with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and review options for surplus residential street name signs. Routine Consent Calendar items include approving the October 1 meeting minutes, ratifying a $1,852,130.18 check register, approving a consulting services amendment with FRJ & Associates, and approving a notice of completion for the City Hall roof rehabilitation (CIP project #FP24505).

• Approve the October 1, 2024 City Council meeting minutes (Consent Calendar).
• Ratify the Check Register dated September 25 – October 8, 2024 totaling $1,852,130.18 (Finance Department).
• Approve the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with FRJ & Associates for the Home Improvement Program (Community Development Department).
• Approve the Notice of Completion for the City Hall roof rehabilitation, CIP Project #FP24505 (Public Works Department).
• Consider adoption of the Fifth Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement (City Attorney).

City Council and Planning Commission

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a special joint study session. They will receive staff and consultant presentations on the Citywide Objective Design Standards. Public comments will be accepted, and the bodies may provide direction on the standards.

• Review of Citywide Objective Design Standards – staff and consultant presentations, public comment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to operate a fitness studio in a vacant commercial space. The commission will also review minutes from the August 13, 2024, meeting.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. PL2024-42 to operate a 1,518 square-foot Pilates fitness studio at 303 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite A
• Approval of Planning Commission regular meeting minutes from August 13, 2024

City Council

The Diamond Bar City Council will consider routine Consent Calendar items. Items include approving the September 17 meeting minutes, ratifying a check register totaling $890,666.38, amending the consulting services agreement for the Home Improvement Program, and authorizing a maintenance services agreement for office furniture up to $66,802.58. No other public hearings or council considerations are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approve September 17, 2024 City Council meeting minutes
• Ratify check register (Sept 11‑24, 2024) totaling $890,666.38
• First amendment to consulting services agreement with FRJ & Associates for Home Improvement Program
• Maintenance services agreement with Peoplespace for office furniture, not‑to‑exceed $66,802.58

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review and approve the minutes from its July 25, 2024 meeting. It will receive the September recreation program update and the September maintenance report. The commission will consider staff options for the November 2024 meeting schedule and receive an update on the Maple Hill Project.

• Approve minutes of the July 25, 2024 regular meeting (consent calendar)
• Receive September Recreation Program Update
• Receive September Maintenance Report
• Consider staff options for the November 2024 Commission meeting schedule
• Maple Hill Project Update

City Council

The council will approve routine items on the consent calendar, including ratifying the August 20 meeting minutes, the $7.5 million check register, and a conflict‑of‑interest code amendment. It will also appropriate $53,580 for a citywide access‑control system and approve a $365,668 purchase of 127 desktop computers. Additional actions include approving design plans for Pantera Park and the Diamond Bar Center, and authorizing a water‑program transfer with Los Angeles County Flood Control District.

• Ratify check register dated Aug 14–Sept 10 totaling $7,535,467.99 (Finance Department)
• Appropriate $53,580 from General Fund for Verkada Access Control System (Western Audio Visual)
• Approve purchase order for 127 desktop computers and accessories up to $365,667.96 (GovConnection, Inc.)
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024‑37 amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code for designated personnel
• Approve design and plans for Pantera Park Hard Court rehabilitation and LED lighting retrofit

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will hold its regular meeting on September 16, 2024. Members will discuss a brief history of economic development in Diamond Bar, the launch of the new Office of Economic Development, and upcoming programming initiatives. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

Traffic and Transportation Commission

The Commission will meet to review traffic statistics for April through July of 2023 and 2024. The body will also receive updates on various projects and programs and approve minutes from the May 9, 2024 meeting.

• Traffic statistics for April, May, June, and July 2023 & 2024
• Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Diamond Bar City Council will consider routine consent‑calendar items, including approval of the August 6 meeting minutes, ratification of a $3,340,702.05 check register, and approval of the July 2024 Treasurer’s Statement. The Council will ratify the Mayor’s appointment of Aaron Salo to the Parks & Recreation Commission. It will adopt Resolution No. 2024‑36 appointing Ruth M. Low to District 2 and Stan Liu to District 5, and cancel the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.

• Approve August 6, 2024 City Council meeting minutes
• Ratify check register dated July 31–August 13, 2024 totaling $3,340,702.05
• Approve July 2024 Treasurer’s Statement
• Ratify appointment of Aaron Salo to the Parks & Recreation Commission
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024‑36 appointing Ruth M. Low (District 2) and Stan Liu (District 5) and cancel the Nov 5, 2024 municipal election

Planning Commission

The Diamond Bar Planning Commission will meet to approve the consent calendar and hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for adding massage services to an acupuncture business.

• Approval of July 23, 2024, Planning Commission minutes
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit PL2024-12 for massage services
• Project address: 1125 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
• Applicant: AA & FR Health Center Inc.
• City Council meeting scheduled for August 20, 2024

City Council

The Diamond Bar City Council meeting on August 6, 2024 will consider several consent‑calendar items. Items include ratifying a $3,277,002.22 check register, approving a $1.33 million Proposition A funds exchange with the City of Commerce, and adopting a $20,500 consulting services agreement with Vidiflo, LLC. The Council will also adopt a smoking‑in‑parks ordinance and approve a public‑works contract with Siterep Construction Services, Inc. for the Maple Hill Park playground, restroom and ADA upgrades totaling $1,989,766.33.

• Ratify Check Register totaling $3,277,002.22 (July 10‑30, 2024)
• Approve $1,333,333 Proposition A funds exchange with City of Commerce
• Approve Vidiflo, LLC consulting services agreement for $20,500
• Adopt Ordinance No. 04 (2024) prohibiting smoking in city parks
• Approve Siterep Construction Services public‑works agreement for Maple Hill Park improvements ($1,989,766.33 total)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting. The body will also receive and file updates regarding July recreation programs and maintenance reports.

• Approval of May 23, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes
• July Recreation Program Update
• July Maintenance Report

Planning Commission

The Diamond Bar Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approval of a new single-family residence with an attached accessory dwelling unit on Chisolm Trail Drive. The project is categorized as exempt from environmental review.

• Public hearing for Development Review No. PL2021-51
• Construction of 3,320 sq ft single-family residence
• 999 sq ft attached accessory dwelling unit
• Project address: 1198 Chisolm Trail Drive
• Categorically exempt from CEQA

City Council

The Diamond Bar City Council will consider approving routine contracts, including a $301,626 construction agreement for intersection safety improvements, and will introduce an ordinance prohibiting smoking in city parks.

• Approve $301,626 construction agreement for Intersection Safety Improvements Project
• Approve $3,114,782.97 check register for June 12–July 9, 2024
• Introduce ordinance to prohibit smoking in city parks
• Approve Consultant Services Agreement with Zero Foodprint
• Approve Professional Services Agreement with Tennis Anyone, Inc.