Diamond Bar roundup: Tax measure on council agenda, 36-unit condo hearing set, upcoming labor vote
City Council: Tax measure, $5.88M check register on July 21 agenda
The Diamond Bar City Council's July 21 meeting was scheduled to take up a resolution placing a Transactions and Use Tax question before voters. The agenda also listed ratification of a check register totaling $5,885,849.06, a Maintenance Services Agreement with Integrus LLC not to exceed $85,000, and the surplus of a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Approval of the June 16, 2026 council minutes was also on the agenda.
Note: Minutes for this meeting had not been published as of this roundup, so the items above reflect what was scheduled, not confirmed outcomes.
Planning Commission: Tranquil Garden hearing July 28
The Planning Commission's July 28 agenda included a public hearing on Tranquil Garden, a proposed 36-unit residential condominium development near Gentle Springs Lane and South Prospectors Road. The project covers 0.99 acres and includes three low-income units, a 20% density bonus, and one incentive/concession under state density bonus law. It is the first development proposed under the newly adopted Town Center Specific Plan. The agenda also listed a request for an AB 130 CEQA exemption for infill housing.
The commission was also scheduled to approve May 26, 2026 meeting minutes and receive and file a project status report. Minutes had not been published as of this roundup.
Parks and Recreation Commission: Routine items July 23
The Parks and Recreation Commission's July 23 agenda centered on consent and information items: receiving and filing minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting, the July 2026 Recreation Program Update, and the July 2026 Maintenance Report. The agenda noted upcoming community events including the Healthy Diamond Bar Trail Walk, Senior Dances, and Grandparent's Day. Public comments were limited to five minutes per speaker. Minutes had not been published as of this roundup.
Coming up
- **Economic Development Committee, Aug. 4** — Discussion of a revised scope of work for the Regional Chamber of Commerce - San Gabriel Valley.
- **City Council, Aug. 4** — Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Local 917 for a term of August 4, 2026 to June 30, 2031; a Professional Services Agreement with Citiguard, Inc. for security guard services not-to-exceed $229,500; ratification of the check register from July 15 to July 28, 2026 totaling $683,287.08; a Public Safety Update report; and a Certificate of Recognition for Ariel Yuhan Hu.