Agenda packet — Diamond Bar City Council, August 5, 2025

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Diamond Bar City Council
City of Diamond Bar
City Council
Agenda
Chia Yu Teng, Mayor
Steve Tye, Mayor Pro Tem
Andrew Chou, Council Member
Stan Liu, Council Member
Ruth M. Low, Council Member
City Manager Dan Fox ● City Attorney Omar Sandoval ● City Clerk Kristina Santana Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Study Session 5:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.

South Coast Air Quality Management District/Main Auditorium 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765

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Diamond Bar City Council Agenda August 5, 2025
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1. STUDY SESSSION:
5:00 p.m., CC-8 Conference Room

1.1 Financial Sustainability Discussion
STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:

The Public Comment portion of the City Council Study Session is limited to matters appearing on the Study Session. Additional opportunities for further Public Comment will be given during the regular meeting.

2. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m., Main Auditorium
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Teng
INVOCATION: Mark Hopper, Pastor Emeritus of Evangelical Free Church ROLL CALL: Council Members Chou, Liu, Low, Mayor Pro Tem Tye, Mayor Teng APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor Teng

3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS:

3.1 Certificates of Recognition for Diamond Bar Girls Softball All-Star Team.

3.2 Certificate of Recognition to Southern California Edison Government Affairs Representative Marissa Castro-Salvati.

4. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

5. 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.

6. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS:

6.1 Paper Shredding and E-Waste Collection – August 9, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., South Coast Air Quality Management District – Parking Lot, 21865 Copley Dr.

6.2 Planning Commission Meeting – August 12, 2025 – 6:30 p.m., online teleconference and City Hall Windmill Room, 21810 Copley Dr.

6.3 Coffee with a Cop – August 13, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Starbucks (HMart Plaza) 2837 Diamond Bar Blvd.

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6.4 Beerfest and Taste of Diamond Bar – August 17, 2025, 3:00 – 7:30 p.m., Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Ave.

6.5 City Council Meeting – August 19, 2025, 6:30 p.m., online teleconference and SCAQMD Main Auditorium, 21865 Copley Dr.

7. 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.

7.1 City Council Minutes of the July 15, 2025 meeting.

Recommended Action:

Approve the July 15, 2025 Regular City Council meeting minutes.

7.2 Ratification of Check Register Dated July 9, 2025 through July 22, 2025 totaling $938,660.56 Recommended Action:

Ratify the Check Register.

7.3 Cancellation of September 2, 2025 City Council Meeting.

Recommended Action:

Adjourn the August 19, 2025 City Council meeting to September 16, 2025.

7.4 Professional Services Agreement with Pivotal Strategies for Public Outreach and Engagement Services Through November 2026.

Recommended Action:

Approve a one-time appropriation in the amount of $63,000 from the General Fund reserves for professional services and authorize the City Manager to sign the Consulting Services Agreement with Pivotal Strategies.

7.5 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Application for Heritage Park Site Improvement Project.

Recommended Action:

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-28 authorizing staff to submit a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Heritage Park Site Improvement Project.

7.6 Rejection of Bids Received for the Diamond Bar Center Grand View Ballroom Lighting & Control Upgrades, Main Entry Doors, and ADA Improvements Projects (CIP Nos. FP24500 & FP24501).

Recommended Action:

Reject all bids received for construction of the Diamond Bar Center projects (CIP Nos.

FP24500 & FP24501).

7.7 Installation of “No Right Turn On Red” and “Yield To Pedestrian” Signage at Golden Springs Drive and Golden Prados Drive.

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Adopt Resolution No. 2025-29 approving the installation of "No Right Turn on Red" and "Yield to Pedestrian" Signage at the intersection of Golden Springs Drive & Golden Prados Drive.

7.8 Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles Gateway Water Management Authority for the Implementation of the Watershed Management Program and Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program for the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Group through September 30, 2030.

Recommended Action:

Approve, and authorize the City Manager to sign, the Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Watershed Management Joint Powers Authority.

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

8.1 Amendments to Title 15 of the Diamond Bar City Code to Adopt the State Fire Marshal's Updates to the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

Recommended Action:

A. Open the public hearing to receive public testimony; B. Close the public hearing; and
C. Approve for second reading by title only, waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 02 (2025):
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR

DESIGNATING VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND AMENDING THE DIAMOND BAR CITY CODE."

9. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:

10. COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS:

11. 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: July 31, 2025

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Agenda Item #: 7.1
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
SUBJECT: City Council Minutes of the July 15, 2025 meeting.

STRATEGIC GOAL: Open, Engaged and Responsive Government RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the July 15, 2025 Regular City Council meeting minutes.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.

BACKGROUND:

Government Code Section 36814 mandates the City Clerk to keep an accurate record of the City Council's proceedings.

ANALYSIS:

Minutes have been prepared and are being presented for approval.

PREPARED BY:

Kristina Santana, City Clerk, City Clerk's Office
ATTACHMENTS:

1. July 15, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes

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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT/MAIN AUDITORIUM 21865 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765
JULY 15, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Teng called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management District Main Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Stan Liu led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION: Cantor Paul Buch, Temple of Beth Israel
ROLL CALL: Council Member Andrew Chou, Stan Liu, Ruth Low, Mayor Pro Tem Steve Tye, Mayor Chia Yu Teng

Absent: None.

Staff present in person: Dan Fox, City Manager; Omar Sandoval, City Attorney; Ryan McLean, Assistant City Manager; Dannette Mansfield, Principal Management Analyst; Alex Batres, Management Analyst; Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; Raymond Tao, Building Official; Ryan Wright, Parks & Recreation Director; David Liu, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Hal Ghafari, Public Works Manager/Assistant City Engineer; Vivian Chen, Associate Engineer; Nicholas Delgado, Management Analyst; Jason Williams, Maintenance Supervisor; Cecilia Arellano, Community Relations Manager; Joan Cruz, Administrative Coordinator; Kristina Santana, City Clerk.

Staff present telephonically: Amy Haug, Human Resources and Risk Manager; Ken Desforges, Information Systems Director.

Others present: Nancy Farias, Deputy, Diamond Bar/Walnut Sheriff’s Station; Leticia Pacillas, Los Angeles County Fire Department Community Services Liaison; William Gamble, Los Angeles County Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor Teng approved the agenda as presented.

1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PROCLAMATIONS: None.

2. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: None.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The following provided public comments:

Cynthia Yu, Diamond Bar Library Manager
Bri Kennerson, resident

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CC/Santana reported that no emails were submitted for public comment, and no guests on the teleconference line requested to speak under Public Comments.

4. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: CM/Fox presented the Schedule of Future Events.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Low moved, C/Chou seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of item 5.4. Motion carried 5-0 by the following Roll Call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chou, Liu, Low, MPT/Tye, M/Teng
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None

5.1 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:

5.1.a July 1, 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

5.2 RATIFIED CHECK REGISTER DATED JUNE 25, 2025 THROUGH JULY 8, 2025 TOTALING $1,484,942.61.

5.3 APPROVED JUNE 2025 TREASURER’S STATEMENT.

5.5 APPROVED DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MULHOLLAND
CONSULTING, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF ENGINEERING PLANS

AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SYCAMORE CANYON PARK
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REMOVAL PROJECT (CIP# FP258).

5.6 APPROVED SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC. DBA TRANE FOR MECHANICAL

AND BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR SERVICES.

ITEMS WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:

5.4 APPROVED MAINTENANCE RELATED SERVICES FOR FORMER
PONY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22601 SUNSET CROSSING ROAD.

ACM/McLean responded to Council Member questions.

After further discussion C/Low moved, C/Liu seconded, to:

A. Appropriate $801,425 from the Park & Facility Development Fund (262) for PONY Property restoration, plus an additional $100,000 for contingencies, for a total budget of $901,425;

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B. Appropriate $93,000 from the General Fund (100) for on-going park maintenance of the PONY Property;
C. Approve, and authorize the City Manager, to sign the Consultant Services Agreement with Dudek, for professional land surveying services;
D. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to sign, the First Amendment to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Nova Landscape Group, Inc., to provide the one-time field rehabilitation services and ongoing monthly maintenance services afterwards;
E. Approve, and authorize the City Manager, to sign the Public Works Agreement with Siterep Construction Services, Inc., to perform general demolition and earth services; and
F. Approve, and authorize the City Manager, to sign the Ninth Amendment to the Vendor Services Agreement with Exterior Products Corporation, to provide electrical and lighting maintenance services.

Motion carried 5-0 by the following Roll Call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chou, Liu, Low, MPT/Tye, M/Teng
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

6.1 LEVYING ASSESSMENTS ON LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 38 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26.

MA/Delgado presented the staff report.

Mayor Teng opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m.

CC/Santana confirmed that no emails were submitted for public comment.

C. Robin Smith provided a comment via teleconference.

Mayor Teng closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.

C/Liu moved, C/Chou seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-25 to levy and collect assessments for Landscape Assessment District No. 38 for Fiscal Year 2025/26.

Motion carried 5-0 by the following roll call vote:

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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chou, Liu, Low, MPT/Tye,
M/Teng
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None

6.2 LEVYING ASSESSMENTS ON LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 39-2022 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26.

Council Member Chou and Council Member Low recused themselves and left the dais.

MA/Delgado presented the staff report.

Mayor Teng opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.

There were no members of the public in the audience wishing to speak on this item.

CC/Santana confirmed that no emails were submitted for public comment, and no guests on the teleconference line requested to comment on the public hearing.

Mayor Teng closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m.

C/Liu moved, MPT/Tye seconded, to Adopt Resolution No. 2025-26 to levy and collect assessments for Landscape Assessment District No. 39- 2022 for Fiscal Year 2025/26.

Motion carried 3-0 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Liu, MPT/Tye, M/Teng
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chou, Low

6.3 LEVYING ASSESSMENTS ON LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 41-2021 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26.

Council Member Liu recused himself and left the dais.

MA/Delgado presented the staff report.

Mayor Teng opened the Public Hearing at 7:31 p.m.

CC/Santana confirmed that no emails were submitted for public comment.

Veronica Martinez provided a comment via teleconference.

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Mayor Teng closed the public hearing at 7:34 p.m.

MPT/Tye moved, C/Low seconded, to Adopt Resolution No. 2025-26 to Adopt Resolution No. 2025-27 to levy and collect assessments for Landscape Assessment District No. 41-2021 for Fiscal Year 2025/26.

Motion carried 4-0 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chou, Low, MPT/Tye, M/Teng
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Liu

7. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:

7.1 AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 15 OF THE DIAMOND BAR CITY CODE TO

ADOPT THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S UPDATES TO THE VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES.

Building Official Raymond Tao gave the staff presentation.

Assistant Fire Chief Gamble responded to Council questions.

CA/Sandoval responded to Council questions.

C. Robin Smith provided a comment via teleconference.

After Council discussion, C/Chou moved, C/Liu seconded, to:

A. Hear the staff presentation and receive any public testimony; B. Determine that the proposed ordinance does not constitute a project and is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15378(b); and
C. Introduce for first reading by title only, waive full reading of Ordinance No. 02 (2025), and set for public hearing, second reading and adoption at the August 5, 2025 City Council meeting:

ORDINANCE NO. 02 (2025) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DESIGNATING

VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN

ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND AMENDING THE
DIAMOND BAR CITY CODE.

Motion carried 3-2 by the following Roll Call vote:

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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chou, Liu, M/Teng
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Low, MPT/Tye
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None

8. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE
REPORTS/COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:

The following Council Members provided a report on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency per Government Code 53232.3(d).

Council Member Chou reported attending the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments installation meeting where he was confirmed as the 3rd Vice President. He also reported attending the memorial service for Randy Thomas and asked to adjourn the meeting in memory of Randy Thomas.

Council Member Low reported attending the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments installation meeting and congratulated Council Member Chou.

Council Member Liu reported attending the memorial service for Randy Thomas and asked to adjourn the meeting in memory of Randy Thomas.

9. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, M/Teng adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:17 p.m. in memory of Randy Thomas.

Respectfully Submitted,
__________________________
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 5th day of August, 2025. __________________________
Chia Yu Teng, Mayor

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Agenda Item #: 7.2
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
SUBJECT: Ratification of Check Register Dated July 9, 2025 through July 22, 2025 totaling $938,660.56
STRATEGIC GOAL: Responsible Stewardship of Public Resources RECOMMENDATION:

Ratify the Check Register.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Expenditure of $938,660.56
BACKGROUND:

The City has established the policy of issuing accounts payable checks on a bi-weekly basis with City Council ratification at the next scheduled City Council Meeting. The attached check register containing checks dated July 9, 2025 through July 22, 2025 totaling $938,660.56 is being presented for ratification.

ANALYSIS:

All payments have been made in compliance with the City’s purchasing policies and procedures. The attached Affidavit affirms that the check register has been audited and deemed accurate.

PREPARED BY:

Matthew Im, Accounting Technician, Finance
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Check Register Affidavit 8-5-25

2. Check Register 8-5-25

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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR

CHECK REGISTER AFFIDAVIT
The attached listings of demands, invoices, and claims in the form of a check register including checks dated July 9, 2025 through July 22, 2025 has been audited and is certified as accurate. Payments have been allowed from the following funds in these amounts:

Description Amount
General Fund $606,728.45
General Plan Update Fund $17,791.80
Measure W Local Return Fund $86.89
Measure M Local Return Fund $16.48
Measure R Local Return Fund $9.42
Prop A Transit Fund $41,640.33
Prop C Transit Tax Fund $60,451.06
Permanent Local Housing Allocation $1,702.00
Community Dev Block Grant Fund $7,500.00
CASP(SB1186) Fee Fund $226.80
LLAD 38 Fund $43,954.03
LLAD 39 Fund $38,345.79
LLAD 41 Fund $24,681.20
Integrated Waste Mgmt Fund AB939 $10,441.03
Capital Imprv Project Fund $18,665.39
Vehicle Maint & Equipment Fund $4,744.89
Equip Maint & Replacement Fund $12,175.00
Pool Cash Fund $49,500.00
$938,660.56
Signed:
__________________________________
Finance Director
Jason M. Jacobsen

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16082 7/21/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON
DISTRICT 38/2025 DBB (061325-
071525)FY 25/26
238638 52210 $8.80
CHECK TOTAL $8.80
16083 7/21/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON
DISTRICT 38/22745 S/CROSSING
(061325-071525)FY25/26
238638 52210 $8.73
CHECK TOTAL $8.73
16084 7/21/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON
DISTRICT 38/3564 B/CYN RD (061325-
071525)FY25/26
238638 52210 $8.33
CHECK TOTAL $8.33
16085 7/21/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON
PARKS/21208 WASHINGTON (061125-
071325)FY25/26
100630 52210 $43.30
CHECK TOTAL $43.30
16086 7/21/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON
DISTRICT 38/2746 B/CYN RD (061325-
071525)FY25/26
238638 52210 $8.55
CHECK TOTAL $8.55
16087 7/21/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON
CITYHALL (061325-071525) FY 25/26 100620 52210 $21,823.34 CHECK TOTAL $21,823.34
16088 7/22/2025 AARON M REYES BAND PERFORMANCE ON 7.23.25 100520 55300 $1,500.00 CHECK TOTAL $1,500.00
16089 7/22/2025 AARON STANLEY TALALAY CONTRACT CLASS INSTRUCTOR -

AARON TALALALY
100520 55320 $357.00
CHECK TOTAL $357.00
16090 7/22/2025 AARP AARP INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT 100520 55310 $205.00 CHECK TOTAL $205.00
16091 7/22/2025 ABOUND FOOD CARE FOOD RECOVERY SERVICES - JUNE 2025 FY 24/25
250170 54900 $545.25
CHECK TOTAL $545.25
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK # CHECK DATE VENDOR NAME OTP VENDOR NAME INVOICE DESCRIPTION ORG OBJECT AMOUNT

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16092 7/22/2025 ABSOLUTE SECURITY

INTERNATIONAL INC
JUNE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES 100510 55330 $4,753.28
CHECK TOTAL $4,753.28
16093 7/22/2025 AIRGAS INC RENTAL ARGON (060125-063025) FY 24/25
100630 51200 $87.72
CHECK TOTAL $87.72
16094 7/22/2025 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT

SERVICES INC
CROSSING GUARD SERVICES - 5/25/25-
6/7/25
100310 55412 $4,661.88
CHECK TOTAL $4,661.88
16095 7/22/2025 EIDIM GROUP INC RETENTION CONTRACT
WITHHOLDING: 24000059
301 29004 $702.50
7/22/2025 EIDIM GROUP INC RETENTION CONTRACT
WITHHOLDING: 24000059
301 29004 $3,785.22
7/22/2025 EIDIM GROUP INC RETENTION CONTRACT
WITHHOLDING: 24000059
301 29004 $6,800.34
7/22/2025 EIDIM GROUP INC RETENTION CONTRACT
WITHHOLDING: 24000059
301 29004 $7,377.33
CHECK TOTAL $18,665.39
16096 7/22/2025 ANUVU OPERATIONS LLC (FKA

GLOAL EAGLE OPCO LLC)
MOVIE LICENSING FOR 7.2.25 100520 55300 $525.00
7/22/2025 ANUVU OPERATIONS LLC (FKA

GLOAL EAGLE OPCO LLC)
MOVIE LICENSING FOR 7.9.25 100520 55300 $525.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,050.00
16097 7/22/2025 ATLA SOLIMAN FLYERS FOR COFFEE WITH A COP FY 24/25
100240 52110 $425.95
CHECK TOTAL $425.95
16098 7/22/2025 AVA SPORTS LLC REMAINING BALANCE DAY CAMP EXCURSION JULY 29 2025
100520 53520 $913.75
CHECK TOTAL $913.75
16099 7/22/2025 NAILA ASAD BARLAS PC STIPEND - MAY 2025 100410 52525 $65.00 CHECK TOTAL $65.00
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK # CHECK DATE VENDOR NAME OTP VENDOR NAME INVOICE DESCRIPTION ORG OBJECT AMOUNT

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16100 7/22/2025 ROBYN A BECKWITH PLANT SERVICE (JULY/2025) 100510 52320 $275.00 7/22/2025 ROBYN A BECKWITH PLANT SERVICE (JULY/2025) 100620 52320 $380.00 CHECK TOTAL $655.00
16101 7/22/2025 BELLFLOWER AUTOMOTIVE INC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE (LIC#1570799) FY 24/25
502630 52312 $308.85
7/22/2025 BELLFLOWER AUTOMOTIVE INC FLEET MAINT 2010 FORD ESCAPE (LIC#1338159)FY 24/25
502620 52312 $2,249.67
CHECK TOTAL $2,558.52
16102 7/22/2025 BLACK BIRD FIRE PROTECTION
INC

SEMI-ANNUAL FIRE SYS SVCS
INSPCTN (C/HALL)FY25/26
100620 52320 $495.00
CHECK TOTAL $495.00
16103 7/22/2025 BRIAN E WORTHINGTON PC STIPEND - MAY 2025 FY 24/25 100410 52525 $65.00 CHECK TOTAL $65.00
16104 7/22/2025 LINGO TELECOM LLC CITYWIDE ANALOG PHONE SERVICE - JUL 2025
100230 52200 $4,190.25
CHECK TOTAL $4,190.25
16105 7/22/2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING

STANDARDS COMMISSION
BSASRF FEES - APR - JUNE 2025 (FY
24/25)
100 48160 ($56.68)
7/22/2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING

STANDARDS COMMISSION
BSASRF FEES - APR - JUNE 2025 (FY
24/25)
100 20604 $566.82
CHECK TOTAL $510.14
16106 7/22/2025 CALIFORNIA CITY

MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION

CCMF STANDARD MEMBERSHIP - FY
25/26
100130 52400 $400.00
CHECK TOTAL $400.00
16107 7/22/2025 CALIFORNIA DEPT OF TAX AND

FEE ADMI
SALES & USE TAX APR-JUN 2025 100 29006 $2.36
7/22/2025 CALIFORNIA DEPT OF TAX AND

FEE ADMI
SALES & USE TAX APR-JUN 2025 100 29005 $150.64
CHECK TOTAL $153.00
16108 7/22/2025 CHEM PRO LABORATORY INC WATER TREATMENT (CITYHALL/JULY) FY25-26
100620 52320 $187.95
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
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16108 CHECK TOTAL $187.95
16109 7/22/2025 CITYGREEN CONSULTING, LLC SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING

CONSULTING
250170 54900 $9,016.25
CHECK TOTAL $9,016.25
16110 7/22/2025 CONSTRUCTION HARDWARE

COMPANY

CYLINDER CORE/LOCK - CITYHALL
MAINT FY 24/25
100620 51200 $273.49
CHECK TOTAL $273.49
16111 7/22/2025 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES -

DEPT OF AUDITOR

CONTROLLER
LAFCO ALLOCATION - FY 25/26 100130 52400 $1,194.55
CHECK TOTAL $1,194.55
16112 7/22/2025 CREATE A PARTY INC INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT - 100520 55320 $528.00 CHECK TOTAL $528.00
16113 7/22/2025 CT & T CONCRETE PAVING INC RD MAINT SERVICES (PATHFINDER57/60FWY)-FY 24/25
100655 55512 $98,339.80
CHECK TOTAL $98,339.80
16114 7/22/2025 DAPEER ROSENBLIT & LITVAK
LLP

CODE ENFC CITY PROSECUTOR JUNE
2025
100120 54024 $700.00
7/22/2025 DAPEER ROSENBLIT & LITVAK
LLP

CODE ENFC CITY PROSECUTOR - FY
24/25
100120 54024 $522.87
7/22/2025 DAPEER ROSENBLIT & LITVAK
LLP
C/ENFC CITY PROSECUTOR -23836
TWIN PINES FY24/25
100120 54024 $7,342.50
CHECK TOTAL $8,565.37
16115 7/22/2025 DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES
INC

LANDSCAPE PLAN CHECK SERVICES
JUNE 2025
100 22107 $370.80
7/22/2025 DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES
INC

LANDSCAPE PLAN CHECK SERVICES
JUNE 2025
100 22107 $403.80
CHECK TOTAL $774.60
16116 7/22/2025 DELL MARKETING LP ANNUAL RENEWAL - MICROSOFT ENT - FY 25-26
100230 52314 $14,203.48
CHECK TOTAL $14,203.48
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
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16117 7/22/2025 DEPARTMENT OF

CONSERVATION
SMIP FEES - APR - JUNE 2025 (FY
24/25)
100 48170 ($139.76)
7/22/2025 DEPARTMENT OF

CONSERVATION
SMIP FEES - APR - JUNE 2025 (FY
24/25)
100 20603 $2,795.10
CHECK TOTAL $2,655.34
16118 7/22/2025 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LIVESCAN FEES - JUNE FY 24/25 100220 52510 $288.00 CHECK TOTAL $288.00
16119 7/22/2025 DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER

OF ORANGE
DAY CAMP EXCURSION JULY 22 2025 100520 53520 $695.00
CHECK TOTAL $695.00
16120 7/22/2025 DIVISION OF THE STATE

ARCHITECT
DSA QRTLY REPORT - 4/25 TO 6/25 226 20602 $226.80
CHECK TOTAL $226.80
16121 7/22/2025 DOCUSIGN, INC ANNUAL RENEWAL - DOCUSIGN - FY 25 -26
100230 52314 $2,794.50
CHECK TOTAL $2,794.50
16122 7/22/2025 DS SERVICES OF AMERICA INC WATER SERVICE CITYHALL (061325- 071225) FY 25/26
100620 51200 $652.25
CHECK TOTAL $652.25
16123 7/22/2025 DUNN EDWARDS

CORPORATION

CITYHALL MAINT REPAIRS (JKOLB
062725)FY24/25
100620 51200 $114.73
CHECK TOTAL $114.73
16124 7/22/2025 DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES LP BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR DAY CAMP ON 7.01.2025
206520 55315 $536.09
7/22/2025 DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES LP BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR DAY CAMP ON 7.03.2025
206520 55315 $452.35
7/22/2025 DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES LP BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR DAY CAMP ON 7.08.2025
206520 55315 $510.37
7/22/2025 DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES LP BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR DAY CAMP ON 7.10.2025
206520 55315 $452.35
CHECK TOTAL $1,951.16
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
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16125 7/22/2025 ECOFERT INC FERTILIZER INJECTION SYSTEM - (PARKS/2025) FY 24/2
100630 52320 $1,207.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,207.00
16126 7/22/2025 ECS IMAGING INC ANNUAL RENEWAL - LASERFICHE - FY 25-26
100230 52314 $17,096.80
CHECK TOTAL $17,096.80
16127 7/22/2025 EDUARDO M QUINTERO RONALD REAGAN PARK - SEWER LINING PJT FY 24/25
504630 56100 $49,500.00
CHECK TOTAL $49,500.00
16128 7/22/2025 EXTERIOR PRODUCTS CORP MAINT & OPERATION SUPPLIES/SERVICES - FY 25/26
100620 51200 $1,085.08
7/22/2025 EXTERIOR PRODUCTS CORP MAINT & OPERATION
SUPPLIES/SERVICES - FY 25/26
100620 52320 $1,139.35
CHECK TOTAL $2,224.43
16129 7/22/2025 FCG CONSULTANTS INC INTERIM SERVICES 06/01/25-06/30/25 FY 24/25
100610 54400 $14,355.68
CHECK TOTAL $14,355.68
16130 7/22/2025 FEHR & PEERS ON-CALL TRFFC/TRANS ENGR - 4/26/25 -5/30/25 FY24/25
100615 54410 $3,354.75
7/22/2025 FEHR & PEERS ON-CALL TRFFC/TRANS ENGR - 5/31/25 -6/30/25 FY24/25
100615 54410 $270.00
CHECK TOTAL $3,624.75
16131 7/22/2025 FOOTHILL TRANSIT FOOTHILL PASSES - JUNE (FY 24/25) 206650 55610 $326.06 7/22/2025 FOOTHILL TRANSIT FOOTHILL PASSES - JUNE (FY 24/25) 206650 55620 $1,304.26 CHECK TOTAL $1,630.32
16132 7/22/2025 FRANCOISE S ZAMBRA CONTRACT CLASS INSTRUCTOR -

FRANCOISE ZAMBRA
100520 55320 $192.00
CHECK TOTAL $192.00
16133 7/22/2025 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
CORP

SUMMARY BILL - INTERNET SERVICE -
JUL 2025
100230 54030 $492.06
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
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16133 CHECK TOTAL $492.06
16134 7/22/2025 GATEWAY CORP CENTER
ASSOC

CAPITOL DISTRIBUTION & ASSOC
DUES (070125-123125)
100620 52400 $15,965.56
CHECK TOTAL $15,965.56
16135 7/22/2025 GERALDINE KELLER INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT - CULINARY - SUM 25
100520 55320 $36.00
CHECK TOTAL $36.00
16136 7/22/2025 GO LIVE TECHNOLOGY INC ELM PROJECT MGMT. HOURS - JUNE 2025
503230 56135 $7,375.00
CHECK TOTAL $7,375.00
16137 7/22/2025 GOVCONNECTION INC FATPIPE BANDWITH UPGRADE - FY 25- 26 100230 52314 $12,000.00
CHECK TOTAL $12,000.00
16138 7/22/2025 GRANICUS INC ANNUAL RENEWAL -
ACCELA/GRANICUS - FY 25-26
100230 52314 $7,444.70
CHECK TOTAL $7,444.70
16139 7/22/2025 HUMANE SOCIETY OF POMONA

VALLEY INC

ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES IN JUNE
2025
100340 55404 $39,517.08
CHECK TOTAL $39,517.08
16140 7/22/2025 IMAGEN INC STAFF NAME TAGS - FY 24/25 100240 52110 $656.11 CHECK TOTAL $656.11
16141 7/22/2025 INTEGRUS LLC RICOH COPY CHARGES - 6/19/25- 7/18/25 FY 25/26
100230 52314 $684.31
CHECK TOTAL $684.31
16142 7/22/2025 IRIS GROUP HOLDINGS LLC ALRM MNTR EXTND SVS (HERITAGE PK070125-093025)FY26
100630 52320 $239.04
7/22/2025 IRIS GROUP HOLDINGS LLC ALARM MONITOR (HERITAGE PARK070125-093025)FY 25/26
100630 52320 $184.99
CHECK TOTAL $424.03
16143 7/22/2025 J & J'S SPORTS & TROPHIES UNIFORM SHIRTS FOR RECREATION

AND DBC PT STAFF
100520 51200 $4,166.96
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
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16143 CHECK TOTAL $4,166.96
16144 7/22/2025 JYL GROUP INC INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT -FITNESS - SUM 25
100520 55320 $626.40
CHECK TOTAL $626.40
16145 7/22/2025 K7 ENTERPRISES SENIOR EVENT PRINTING, 25/26 100520 52110 $146.72 CHECK TOTAL $146.72
16146 7/22/2025 KEVIN D JONES PS - SR-57/60 CONFLUENCE PROJ ADVOCACY - JUN 2025
100615 54400 $4,000.00
CHECK TOTAL $4,000.00
16147 7/22/2025 LA COUNTY ASSESSOR OFFICE SBF ABSTRACT - JUN 2025 FY24/25 100230 52314 $200.00 CHECK TOTAL $200.00
16148 7/22/2025 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE

DEPARTMENT
FY2025-26 CONSOLIDATED FIRE

DISTRICTANNUAL PAYMENT
100330 55406 $7,359.00
CHECK TOTAL $7,359.00
16149 7/22/2025 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE ERC MEMBERSHIP - FY 25/26 100220 52400 $4,535.00 CHECK TOTAL $4,535.00
16150 7/22/2025 LOOMIS COURIER SERVICES - JUNE 2025 (FY 24/25)
100210 54900 $789.78
7/22/2025 LOOMIS COURIER SERVICES - JUNE 2025 (FY
24/25)
100510 54900 $789.78
CHECK TOTAL $1,579.56
16151 7/22/2025 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC
WORKS

INDUSTRIAL WASTE SERVICES - JAN
2025
100610 55550 $2,252.08
CHECK TOTAL $2,252.08
16152 7/22/2025 LOWE'S BUSINESS ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES (CB070725) FY 25/26
100630 51200 $66.51
CHECK TOTAL $66.51
16153 7/22/2025 MARY BASHFORD C-PLHA HIP CONTRACTOR 22700 LAKEWAY#336 JUNE 2025
224440 54900 $1,702.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,702.00
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
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16154 7/22/2025 MCE CORPORATION LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
(LLAD38/39/41-JUNE2025)
238638 52320 $1,207.20
7/22/2025 MCE CORPORATION LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
(LLAD38/39/41-JUNE2025)
241641 55524 $5,623.27
7/22/2025 MCE CORPORATION LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
(LLAD38/39/41-JUNE2025)
239639 55524 $13,715.50
7/22/2025 MCE CORPORATION LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
(LLAD38/39/41-JUNE2025)
238638 55524 $15,253.40
7/22/2025 MCE CORPORATION ROAD MAINTENANCE SVCS-JUNE 2025 (060125-063025)
100655 55530 $335.98
7/22/2025 MCE CORPORATION ROAD MAINTENANCE SVCS-JUNE 2025 (060125-063025)
100655 55530 $2,138.68
7/22/2025 MCE CORPORATION ROAD MAINTENANCE SVCS-JUNE 2025 (060125-063025)
100655 55530 $6,279.92
7/22/2025 MCE CORPORATION ROAD MAINTENANCE SVCS-JUNE 2025 (060125-063025)
100655 55528 $11,594.64
CHECK TOTAL $56,148.59
16155 7/22/2025 METROLINK METROLINK PASSES - JUNE 2025 (FY 24/25)
206650 55610 $745.50
7/22/2025 METROLINK METROLINK PASSES - JUNE 2025 (FY
24/25)
206650 55620 $2,982.00
CHECK TOTAL $3,727.50
16156 7/22/2025 MOSS CONSULTING CDBG HME IMPR ADMIN SVCS JUNE 2025 FY 24/25
225440 54900 $7,500.00
CHECK TOTAL $7,500.00
16157 7/22/2025 NEXTECH SYSTEMS INC ANNUAL RENEWAL - BLUE TOAD - FY 25-26
207650 52314 $3,000.00
CHECK TOTAL $3,000.00
16158 7/22/2025 NINYO & MOORE INC GEOTECH REVIEW-PR24-1336-1015 BANNER RIDGE FY24/25
100 22109 $900.07
CHECK TOTAL $900.07
16159 7/22/2025 NOVA LANDSCAPE GROUP INC AS-NEEDED REPAIRS (PONY FIELDS 062625)FY 24/25
100630 55505 $750.00
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
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16159 7/22/2025 NOVA LANDSCAPE GROUP INC LANDSCAPE SVCS (LARKSTONE/DIAMOND CYN PK)FY
24/25
100630 55505 $4,000.00
CHECK TOTAL $4,750.00
16160 7/22/2025 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL FEES -
FY 24/25
100220 52510 $377.00
CHECK TOTAL $377.00
16161 7/22/2025 OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES - JUNE 2025 (FY24/25)
100410 51200 $27.16
7/22/2025 OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES - JUNE 2025 (FY24/25)
100240 51200 $157.05
7/22/2025 OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES - JUNE 2025 (FY24/25)
100510 51200 $202.51
7/22/2025 OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES - JUNE 2025 (FY24/25)
100220 51200 $207.20
7/22/2025 OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES - JUNE 2025 (FY24/25)
100620 51200 $208.11
7/22/2025 OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES - JUNE 2025 (FY24/25)
100140 51200 $304.84
7/22/2025 OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES - JUNE 2025 (FY24/25)
250170 51200 $417.38
7/22/2025 OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES - JUNE 2025 (FY24/25)
100210 51200 $910.93
CHECK TOTAL $2,435.18
16162 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR ALPA SONAWALA

FACILITY REFUND 100 20202 $200.00
CHECK TOTAL $200.00
16163 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR AMY LAM

RECREATION PROGRAM REFUND 100 20202 $18.75
CHECK TOTAL $18.75
16164 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR BEVERLY OZOWARA

FACILITY REFUND 100 20202 $1,400.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,400.00
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
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16165 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR BILLY FERMIN

FACILITY REFUND 100 20202 $500.00
CHECK TOTAL $500.00
16166 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR ELIZABETH

RODRIGUEZ

FACILITY REFUND 100 20202 $1,000.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,000.00
16167 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR HARMIT SINGH

FACILITY REFUND 100 20202 $100.00
CHECK TOTAL $100.00
16168 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR JIEHUI JIANG

RECREATION PROGRAM REFUND 100 20202 $18.75
CHECK TOTAL $18.75
16169 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR JUNGHYUN KANG

RECREATION PROGRAM REFUND 100 20202 $395.00
CHECK TOTAL $395.00
16170 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR KARLA CARVAJAL

FACILITY REFUND 100 20202 $1,450.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,450.00
16171 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR KIM ROEL BALON

FACILITY REFUND 100 20202 $200.00
CHECK TOTAL $200.00
16172 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR LUCY LAU

FACILTY REFUND 100 20202 $200.00
CHECK TOTAL $200.00
16173 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR MARIAH ARVIZU

RECREATION PROGRAM REFUND 100 20202 $82.00
CHECK TOTAL $82.00
16174 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR MARIE KUSDONO

FACILITY REFUND 100 20202 $328.00
CHECK TOTAL $328.00
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
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16175 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR MARYLYN BAGUNU

FACILITY REFUND 100 20202 $200.00
CHECK TOTAL $200.00
16176 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR MEENA SHAH

FACILITY REFUND 100 20202 $500.00
CHECK TOTAL $500.00
16177 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR PERLIN LAU

RECREATION PROGRAM REFUND 100 20202 $151.00
7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR PERLIN LAU

RECREATION PROGRAM REFUND 100 20202 $37.50
CHECK TOTAL $188.50
16178 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR SOOJIN SILVA

RECREATION PROGRAM REFUND 100 20202 $37.50
CHECK TOTAL $37.50
16179 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR THOMAS LEE

FACILITY REFUND 100 20202 $200.00
CHECK TOTAL $200.00
16180 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR VINOR RANA

FACILITY REFUND 100 20202 $100.00
CHECK TOTAL $100.00
16181 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR YONG HUANG

RECREATION PROGRAM REFUND 100 20202 $145.00
CHECK TOTAL $145.00
16182 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR ANGIE HERNANDEZ

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT -FY 24/25 100220 52505 $1,500.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,500.00
16183 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR COMMONWEALTH

LAND TITLE INS

COMPANY

PRELIMINARY TITLE RPT FOR APN
8285-020-900 FY24/25
100610 54200 $1,500.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,500.00
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
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16184 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR COMMONWEALTH

LAND TITLE INS

COMPANY

PRELIMINARY TITLE RPT FOR APN
8713-033-003 FY24/25
100610 54200 $1,500.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,500.00
16185 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR COMMONWEALTH

LAND TITLE INS

COMPANY
TITLE REPORT FOR APN NO. 8701-009-
230FY 24/25
100610 54200 $675.00
CHECK TOTAL $675.00
16186 7/22/2025 ONE TIME PAY VENDOR LUPE SOTOMAYOR

REIMB-SUPPLIES 100210 51200 $274.36
CHECK TOTAL $274.36
16187 7/22/2025 OPCO TRANSIT INC FY 24-25 DIAMOND RIDE SR TRAN SERVS MAY 25 BILLING
206650 55560 $29,434.81
CHECK TOTAL $29,434.81
16188 7/22/2025 OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY ELEVATOR MAINT (LATE FEESINV#SAU17045001)FY24/25100620 52320 $158.00 CHECK TOTAL $158.00
16189 7/22/2025 PAPER RECYCLING &

SHREDDING
CITY HALL 2 CONSOLES- JULY 2025 250170 55000 $105.00
CHECK TOTAL $105.00
16190 7/22/2025 PARKING CONCEPTS INC SHUTTLE SERVICES - JUNE 206520 55315 $4,669.92 CHECK TOTAL $4,669.92
16191 7/22/2025 PYRO COMM SYSTEMS INC CITYHALL FIRE ALARM MONITOR (070125-093025)FY25/26
100620 52320 $135.00
7/22/2025 PYRO COMM SYSTEMS INC HERITAGE PK FIRE ALARM ANNL TEST 071025 FY 24/25
100630 52320 $350.00
7/22/2025 PYRO COMM SYSTEMS INC SERVICE CALL - ALARM SYSTEM (C/HALL071525)FY25/26
100620 52320 $380.00
CHECK TOTAL $865.00
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
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16192 7/22/2025 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC HI-CAP INK FOR POSTAGE - FY 24/25 100140 51200 $319.27 CHECK TOTAL $319.27
16193 7/22/2025 RETAIL MARKETING SERVICES
INC

CART RETRIEVAL SERVICES- JUNE
2025 FY 24/25
250170 55000 $15.00
CHECK TOTAL $15.00
16194 7/22/2025 RKA CONSULTING GROUP BUILDING AND SAFETY DB-JUNE (FY24/25)
100420 55100 $45,746.52
CHECK TOTAL $45,746.52
16195 7/22/2025 ROSARIO A SCEBBA DEPOSIT FOR SOUND SERVICES - JULY 2025
100520 55300 $3,390.00
CHECK TOTAL $3,390.00
16196 7/22/2025 RUBEN TORRES PC STIPEND - MAY 2025 FY24/25 100410 52525 $65.00 CHECK TOTAL $65.00
16197 7/22/2025 SARAH KELLY BAND PERFORMANCE ON 7.16.25 100520 55300 $2,000.00 CHECK TOTAL $2,000.00
16198 7/22/2025 SC FUELS FLEET FUEL (061525-063025) FY24/25 502130 52330 $49.73 7/22/2025 SC FUELS FLEET FUEL (061525-063025) FY24/25 502430 52330 $112.30 7/22/2025 SC FUELS FLEET FUEL (061525-063025) FY24/25 502620 52330 $521.54 7/22/2025 SC FUELS FLEET FUEL (061525-063025) FY24/25 502630 52330 $561.62 7/22/2025 SC FUELS FLEET FUEL (061525-063025) FY24/25 502655 52330 $941.18 CHECK TOTAL $2,186.37
16199 7/22/2025 SCMAF CONTRACT CLASS INSURANCE Q2 100520 55320 $880.00 CHECK TOTAL $880.00
16200 7/22/2025 SIMPSON ADVERTISING INC DESIGN & LAYOUT JULY NEWSLTTR (JUNE 2025)
100520 54900 $0.00
7/22/2025 SIMPSON ADVERTISING INC DESIGN & LAYOUT JULY NEWSLTTR (JUNE 2025)
100240 54900 $2,475.00
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
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16200 7/22/2025 SIMPSON ADVERTISING INC PHOTO CONTEST GALLERY (DESIGN,

ART, PRINTING, FAB)
100240 54900 $9,016.78
7/22/2025 SIMPSON ADVERTISING INC DESIGN AND LAYOUT OF FALL 2025 REC GUIDE FY 25/26
100240 54900 $5,200.00
CHECK TOTAL $16,691.78
16201 7/22/2025 SOCIAL VOCATIONAL SERVICES MAINTENANCE: LITTER & WEED REMOVAL - FY 24/25
100645 55528 $3,113.00
CHECK TOTAL $3,113.00
16202 7/22/2025 SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY

MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
FACILITY LEASE - JULY 2025 FY 25/26 100130 52302 $2,755.80 CHECK TOTAL $2,755.80
16203 7/22/2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

ASSOCIATION OF

GOVERNMENTS
MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR FY 2025-2026 100130 52400 $7,728.00 CHECK TOTAL $7,728.00
16204 7/22/2025 SPECTRUM BUSINESS SUMMARY BILL - CABLE TV/INTERNETCITY HALL- JUN 25100230 54030 $1,223.65 7/22/2025 SPECTRUM BUSINESS INTERNET SERVICE - HERITAGE PARK - JULY 2025
100230 54030 $276.23
CHECK TOTAL $1,499.88
16205 7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
204 21107 $1.99
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
239 21107 $2.20
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
241 21107 $2.20
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
238 21107 $3.32
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
203 21107 $3.48
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
204 21113 $4.21
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
203 21113 $7.35
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK # CHECK DATE VENDOR NAME OTP VENDOR NAME INVOICE DESCRIPTION ORG OBJECT AMOUNT

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16205 7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
239 21113 $7.97
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
241 21113 $7.97
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
238 21113 $12.98
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
207 21107 $13.95
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
201 21113 $30.20
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
201 21107 $31.95
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
206 21107 $38.15
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
207 21113 $44.58
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
206 21113 $89.27
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
250 21107 $98.24
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
250 21113 $135.15
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
100 21107 $1,633.43
7/22/2025 STANDARD INSURANCE

COMPANY

LIFE/SUPP LIFE/LTD/STD INSURANCE
PREMIUM JULY 2025
100 21113 $2,400.51
CHECK TOTAL $4,569.10
16206 7/22/2025 STAY GREEN INC LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE (CITY HALL/JULY)FY25/26
100620 52320 $1,250.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,250.00
16207 7/22/2025 STEVE A FILARSKY, ATTORNEY
AT LAW
LEGAL SERVICES - JUNE 2025 100220 54900 $480.00
CHECK TOTAL $480.00
16208 7/22/2025 STUMP FENCE CO GATE OPERATOR SERVICE 051425 FY 24/25
100620 52320 $150.00
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
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16208 CHECK TOTAL $150.00
16209 7/22/2025 SURENDRA R MEHTA PC STIPEND - MAY 2025 FY 24/25 100410 52525 $65.00 CHECK TOTAL $65.00
16210 7/22/2025 SWANK MOTION PICTURES INC MOVIE LICENSING FOR 7.16.25 100520 55300 $850.00 CHECK TOTAL $850.00
16211 7/22/2025 SYMPRO INC ANNUAL RENEWAL - SYMPRO - FY 25- 26 100230 52314 $7,038.93
CHECK TOTAL $7,038.93
16212 7/22/2025 TENNIS ANYONE INC CONTRACT CLASSES TENNIS SERVIC 100520 55320 $6,844.69 CHECK TOTAL $6,844.69
16213 7/22/2025 TERRYBERRY SERVICE PINS 100220 51300 $1,620.83 7/22/2025 TERRYBERRY SERVICE PINS - FY 24/25 100220 51300 $1,255.77 CHECK TOTAL $2,876.60
16214 7/22/2025 THE GAS COMPANY GAS SERVICE @ CITYHALL (061125- 071125) FY 25/26
100620 52215 $14.79
7/22/2025 THE GAS COMPANY GAS SERVICE @ HERITAGE PK (061225 -071425) FY25/26
100630 52215 $113.36
CHECK TOTAL $128.15
16215 7/22/2025 THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

NEWSPAPER GR
LEGAL AD PL2021-05(LAZY TRAIL)
JUNE 2025
100 22107 $750.43
7/22/2025 THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

NEWSPAPER GR
LEGAL AD PL2024-65(INDIAN CREEK)
JUNE 2025
100 22107 $743.30
7/22/2025 THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

NEWSPAPER GR
LEGAL AD PL2024-07 JUNE 2025 100 22107 $551.41
CHECK TOTAL $2,045.14
16216 7/22/2025 THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

NEWSPAPER GR
LEGAL AD PUBLICATION - LLAD #38 -
FY 25-26
238638 52160 $1,980.57
7/22/2025 THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

NEWSPAPER GR
LEGAL AD PUBLICATION - LLAD #39 -
FY 25-26
239639 52160 $2,007.75
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
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16216 7/22/2025 THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

NEWSPAPER GR
LEGAL AD PUBLICATION - LLAD #41 -
FY 25-26
241641 52160 $1,943.20
CHECK TOTAL $5,931.52
16217 7/22/2025 THE SAWDUST FACTORY DAY CAMP EXCURSION ON JULY 15 2025
100520 53520 $516.00
CHECK TOTAL $516.00
16218 7/22/2025 THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES (JKOLB062625) FY 24/25
100630 51200 $46.74
CHECK TOTAL $46.74
16219 7/22/2025 THE TAIT GROUP INC PS - ENGR/VARIOUS PROJECTS - JUN 2025
100615 54410 $2,500.00
CHECK TOTAL $2,500.00
16220 7/22/2025 THOMAS DONINI SENIOR DANCE DJ SERVICES, 25/26 100520 55310 $450.00 CHECK TOTAL $450.00
16221 7/22/2025 TORTI GALLAS AND PARTNERS
INC

TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN - FY
24/25
103410 54900 $10,146.80
7/22/2025 TORTI GALLAS AND PARTNERS
INC

TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN OBJ
STANDARDS - FY 24/25
103410 54900 $7,645.00
CHECK TOTAL $17,791.80
16222 7/22/2025 TOWN SQUARE PUBLICATIONS
LLC
ECONOMIC DEV AD -2025 CHAMBER
PUBLICATION FY25/26
100150 52160 $1,590.00
CHECK TOTAL $1,590.00
16223 7/22/2025 TRIFYTT SPORTS LLC CONTRACT CLASS INSTRUCTORTRIFYTT SPORTS100520 55320 $1,014.00 CHECK TOTAL $1,014.00
16224 7/22/2025 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC ELM PROJECT MGMT. HOURS - JUN 2025
503230 56135 $4,800.00
CHECK TOTAL $4,800.00
16225 7/22/2025 ULINE INC DBC SUPPLIES - FY 24/25 100510 51300 $140.61 7/22/2025 ULINE INC PW OPERATING SUPPLIES - FY 24/25 100630 51200 $196.71 City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK # CHECK DATE VENDOR NAME OTP VENDOR NAME INVOICE DESCRIPTION ORG OBJECT AMOUNT

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16225 7/22/2025 ULINE INC FY2024-25 EMERGENCY SUPPLIES 100350 51200 $1,584.68 CHECK TOTAL $1,922.00
16226 7/22/2025 ULTIMATE MAINTENANCE

SERVICES INC
JANITORIAL SERVICES (JULY2025) FY
25/26
100630 55505 $3,070.00
7/22/2025 ULTIMATE MAINTENANCE

SERVICES INC
JANITORIAL SERVICES (JULY2025) FY
25/26
100510 55505 $9,650.00
7/22/2025 ULTIMATE MAINTENANCE

SERVICES INC
JANITORIAL SERVICES (JULY2025) FY
25/26
100620 52320 $12,075.00
CHECK TOTAL $24,795.00
16227 7/22/2025 UNDERGROUND SERVICE

ALERT OF SO CA

US DIGALERT - MONTHLY SERVICES -
JUN 2025
100610 54900 $270.85
7/22/2025 UNDERGROUND SERVICE

ALERT OF SO CA

US DIGALERT - CA STATE MONTHLY
FEE - JULY 2025
100610 54900 $58.12
CHECK TOTAL $328.97
16228 7/22/2025 VERIZON WIRELESS WIRELESS PHONE SERVICE - 4/17/25- 6/16/25-FY24/25
100230 52200 $4,570.38
CHECK TOTAL $4,570.38
16229 7/22/2025 VERMONT SYSTEMS INC ANNUAL RENEWAL -
RECTRAC/VERMONT SYST - FY 25-26
100230 52314 $8,174.74
CHECK TOTAL $8,174.74
16230 7/22/2025 VISION SERVICE PLAN VISION INSURANCE PREMIUM JULY 2025
204 21108 $3.22
7/22/2025 VISION SERVICE PLAN VISION INSURANCE PREMIUM JULY 2025
203 21108 $5.65
7/22/2025 VISION SERVICE PLAN VISION INSURANCE PREMIUM JULY 2025
239 21108 $6.95
7/22/2025 VISION SERVICE PLAN VISION INSURANCE PREMIUM JULY 2025
241 21108 $6.95
7/22/2025 VISION SERVICE PLAN VISION INSURANCE PREMIUM JULY 2025
238 21108 $12.16
7/22/2025 VISION SERVICE PLAN VISION INSURANCE PREMIUM JULY 2025
201 21108 $24.74
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
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16230 7/22/2025 VISION SERVICE PLAN VISION INSURANCE PREMIUM JULY 2025
207 21108 $38.80
7/22/2025 VISION SERVICE PLAN VISION INSURANCE PREMIUM JULY 2025
206 21108 $99.20
7/22/2025 VISION SERVICE PLAN VISION INSURANCE PREMIUM JULY 2025
250 21108 $108.76
7/22/2025 VISION SERVICE PLAN VISION INSURANCE PREMIUM JULY 2025
100 21108 $1,951.91
CHECK TOTAL $2,258.34
16231 7/22/2025 WALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED

SCHOOL DISTRICT
CONTRACT CLASS-POOL RENTAL 100520 52302 $3,597.60
CHECK TOTAL $3,597.60
16232 7/22/2025 WALNUT VALLEY WATER

DISTRICT
CITYHALLW-(060125-063025) FY 24/25 100620 52220 $1,182.75 7/22/2025 WALNUT VALLEY WATER

DISTRICT
D38W-(060125-063025) FY 24/25 238638 52220 $16,327.95
7/22/2025 WALNUT VALLEY WATER

DISTRICT
D38(R)W-(060125-063025) FY 24/25 238638 52220 $2,595.04 7/22/2025 WALNUT VALLEY WATER

DISTRICT
D39W-(060125-063025) FY 24/25 239639 52220 $12,200.42
7/22/2025 WALNUT VALLEY WATER

DISTRICT
D41W-(060125-063025) FY 24/25 241641 52220 $8,881.61
7/22/2025 WALNUT VALLEY WATER

DISTRICT
DBCW-(060125-063025) FY 24/25 100510 52220 $516.94
7/22/2025 WALNUT VALLEY WATER

DISTRICT
PARKSW-(060125-063025) FY 24/25 100630 52220 $41,887.01 7/22/2025 WALNUT VALLEY WATER

DISTRICT
PARKS(R)W-(060125-063025) FY 24/25 100630 52220 $1,838.65 CHECK TOTAL $85,430.37
16233 7/22/2025 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE - MAY 2025 FY 24/25
238638 55522 $6,527.00
7/22/2025 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE - MAY 2025 FY 24/25
241641 55522 $8,216.00
7/22/2025 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE - MAY 2025 FY 24/25
239639 55522 $10,405.00
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
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16233 7/22/2025 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE - MAY 2025 FY 24/25
100645 55522 $12,878.00
CHECK TOTAL $38,026.00
16234 7/22/2025 WILLDAN GEOTECHNICAL BUILDING&SAFETY INTERIM PERMIT TECHNICIAN FY 24/25
100420 55100 $13,982.50
CHECK TOTAL $13,982.50
16235 7/22/2025 WILLIAM AUSTIN RAWLINGS PC STIPEND - MAY 2025 FY 24/25 100410 52525 $65.00 CHECK TOTAL $65.00
16236 7/22/2025 WOODRUFF & SMART, A

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - MAY 2025 (FY24/25) 100120 54020 $1,233.00 7/22/2025 WOODRUFF & SMART, A

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - MAY 2025 (FY24/25) 100120 54020 $1,424.80 7/22/2025 WOODRUFF & SMART, A

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - MAY 2025 (FY24/25) 100120 54020 $11,371.00 7/22/2025 WOODRUFF & SMART, A

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - MAY 2025 (FY24/25) 100120 54020 $164.40 7/22/2025 WOODRUFF & SMART, A

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - MAY 2025 (FY24/25) 100120 54020 $54.80 7/22/2025 WOODRUFF & SMART, A

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - MAY 2025 (FY24/25) 100120 54020 $82.20 7/22/2025 WOODRUFF & SMART, A

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - MAY 2025 (FY24/25) 100120 54020 $383.60 7/22/2025 WOODRUFF & SMART, A

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LEGAL SERVICES - MAY 2025 (FY24/25) 100120 54020 $1,096.00 CHECK TOTAL $15,809.80
16237 7/22/2025 YOUTH EVOLUTION ACTIVITIES CONTRACT CLASS INSTRUCTORYOUTH EVOLUTION100520 55320 $554.40 CHECK TOTAL $554.40
16238 7/22/2025 YUNEX CORP TS MAINT - BREA CYN/LYCOMING POWER OUTAGE-MAY 25
207650 55536 $355.00
7/22/2025 YUNEX CORP TS MAINTENANCE - MAY 2025 207650 55536 $6,428.41 City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK # CHECK DATE VENDOR NAME OTP VENDOR NAME INVOICE DESCRIPTION ORG OBJECT AMOUNT

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16238 7/22/2025 YUNEX CORP TS MAINTENANCE - JUN 2025 FY24/25 207650 55536 $5,540.00 7/22/2025 YUNEX CORP TS MAINT/CALL OUTS - JUNE 2025
FY24/25
207650 55536 $10,355.32
7/22/2025 YUNEX CORP TS MAINT/DBB-G/SPRINGS - INSTALL
MONITOR FY24/25
207650 55536 $2,675.00
7/22/2025 YUNEX CORP ANNUAL SUPPORT - SCOOT & TACTICS
- FY 25-26
207650 52314 $32,000.00
CHECK TOTAL $57,353.73
GRAND TOTAL $938,660.56
City of Diamond Bar Check Register
CHECK # CHECK DATE VENDOR NAME OTP VENDOR NAME INVOICE DESCRIPTION ORG OBJECT AMOUNT

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Agenda Item #: 7.3
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
SUBJECT: Cancellation of September 2, 2025 City Council Meeting.

STRATEGIC GOAL: Open, Engaged and Responsive Government RECOMMENDATION:

Adjourn the August 19, 2025 City Council meeting to September 16, 2025.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.

BACKGROUND:

This year, the Labor Day holiday falls on Monday, September 1, 2025. It would be appropriate to cancel the September 2, 2025 meeting as there will be no pressing matters or public hearings scheduled and therefore adjourning the meeting will not cause the City any hardship.

ANALYSIS:

Should the City Council concur, it is recommended that the Mayor, at the end of the August 19, 2025 City Council Meeting, adjourn said Council meeting to September 16, 2025.

PREPARED BY:

Kristina Santana, City Clerk, City Clerk's Office
ATTACHMENTS:

None

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Agenda Item #: 7.4
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement with Pivotal Strategies for Public Outreach and Engagement Services Through November 2026.

STRATEGIC GOAL: Responsible Stewardship of Public Resources RECOMMENDATION:

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Sufficient funds do not currently exist in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 City Manager/Professional Services budget. It is recommended that the balance of necessary funds be appropriated from General Fund reserves in the amount of $63,000. Upon appropriation, the total not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement would be $143,000.

Sufficient funds are available for this one-time request, which will not contribute to expected future operational deficits.

BACKGROUND:

As reported to the City Council and community during the Fiscal Year 2025-26 municipal budget presentation, it is expected that the City will face an ongoing structural deficit in which annual operational expenditures are expected to outpace current revenues. Should the deficit continue unaddressed, it will impact the City’s ability to fund services and programs at current levels. To ensure key services like public safety, burglary suppression, and public infrastructure are maintained sustainably over the long-term, the City is studying the feasibility of potential revenue measures that keep new funding sources fully under local control.

ANALYSIS:

In May 2025, the City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional public outreach and education services with the goal of providing information to the public about the City’s current financial condition and the potential impacts of an ongoing structural deficit. Nine firms responded with proposals, including:

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Agenda Item #: 7.4
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025
Vendor Bid Amount
(Matter)/Leap
Agency
$54,735
Voxpop $100,200
William Berry
Campaigns
$130,500
Pivotal Strategies $142,600
Team CivX $180,000
Props & Measures $186,800
The Daniels Group $405,200
Redwood Resources $688,852
Lanae Norwood
Consulting, LLC
$1,032,500
Staff reviewed each proposal based on relevant experience, scope of services proposed, outreach strategy, and total cost, among other factors. Six of the nine respondents were eliminated from consideration based on a review of the proposal and/or cost considerations. Interviews were conducted with three finalists, with Pivotal Strategies determined to be the most responsive.

Pivotal Strategies is based in Southern California and has extensive experience working with municipal clients, including Ontario, Anaheim, Burbank, Costa Mesa, and Los Alamitos. The Pivotal Strategies work plan includes the following services:
• Strategic planning/counsel
• Email and phone outreach
• Community town halls and pop-up events
• Development and design of messaging, branding, and content • Direct mail, digital outreach, print media, and video production The education and outreach campaign would include three phases, stretching from August 2025 through early FY 2026/27. The first phase would be focused on strategy and planning, including coordination with staff, analysis of current information and data, and development of a timeline. The second phase would consist primarily of the development of messaging and content. The third phase would be focused on the education and outreach itself, including but not limited to multi-language print, direct mail, digital media, and in-person meetings with stakeholders. The phased approach will provide the City Council with information to make a well-informed decision related to a potential voter-approved ballot measure.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Agreement as to form.

PREPARED BY:

Ryan McLean, Assistant City Manager, City Manager's Office ATTACHMENTS:

1. Consultant Services Agreement - Pivotal Strategies, LLC

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CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
[Non-Design Professionals]
THIS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made as of August 5, 2025 by and between the City of Diamond Bar, a municipal corporation ("City") and Pivotal Strategies, LLC, a California limited liability company.("Consultant").

1. Consultant's Services.

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement Consultant shall provide to the reasonable satisfaction of the City the completion of Public Education and Outreach Services set forth in the attached Scope of Work attached hereto as Exhibit "A" in accordance with Consultant’s Proposal, dated June 12, 2025, attached hereto as Exhibit “B”. Exhibit “A” and “B” are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by reference as if set forth in full herein. As a material inducement to the City to enter into this Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has thoroughly investigated the work and fully understands the difficulties and restrictions in performing the work.

Consultant represents that it is fully qualified to perform such consulting services by virtue of its experience and the training, education and expertise of its principals and employees.

Ryan McLean (Assistant City Manager) (herein referred to as the “City’s Project Manager”), shall be the person to whom the Consultant will report for the performance of services hereunder. It is understood that Consultant shall coordinate its services hereunder with the City’s Project Manager to the extent required by the City’s Project Manager, and that all performances required hereunder by Consultant shall be performed to the satisfaction of the City’s Project Manager and the City Manager

2. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall take effect August 5, 2025, and shall continue until December 31, 2026 ("Term"), unless earlier terminated pursuant to the provisions herein.

3. Compensation. City agrees to compensate Consultant for each service which Consultant performs to the satisfaction of City in compliance with the scope of services set forth in Exhibit "A". Payment will be made only after submission of proper invoices in the form specified by City. Payment to Consultant for Public Education and Outreach Services shall not be a not-to-exceed fee of one hundred forty-three thousand dollars and 00/100 Cents ($143,000.00) without the prior written consent of the City. The above not to exceed amount shall include all costs, including, but not limited to, all clerical, administrative, overhead, telephone, travel and all related expenses.

4. Payment.

A. As scheduled services are completed, Consultant shall submit to City an invoice for the services completed, authorized expenses and authorized extra work actually performed or incurred.

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B. All such invoices shall state the basis for the amount invoiced, including services completed, the number of hours spent and any extra work performed.

C. City will pay Consultant the amount properly invoiced within 35 days of receipt, but may withhold 30% of any invoice until all work is completed, which sum shall be paid within 35 days of completion of the work and receipt of all deliverables.

D. Payment shall constitute payment in full for all services, authorized costs and authorized extra work covered by that invoice.

5. Change Orders. No payment for extra services caused by a change in the scope or complexity of work, or for any other reason, shall be made unless and until such extra services and a price therefore have been previously authorized in writing and approved by the City Manager or his designee as an amendment to this Agreement. The amendment shall set forth the changes of work, extension of time, if any, and adjustment of the fee to be paid by City to Consultant.

6. Priority of Documents. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this Agreement and any attached exhibits, the following order of precedence shall apply: (a) this Agreement; (b) the Scope of Work (Exhibit “A”); and (c) Consultant’s Proposal (Exhibit “B”).

7. Status as Independent Contractor.

A. Consultant is, and shall at all times remain as to City, a wholly independent contractor. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent, except as specifically provided herein. Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement.

Consultant shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner employees of City.

B. Consultant agrees to pay all required taxes on amounts paid to Consultant under this Agreement, and to indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. In the event that City is audited by any Federal or State agency regarding the independent contractor status of Consultant and the audit in any way fails to sustain the validity of a wholly independent contractor relationship between City and Consultant, then Consultant agrees to reimburse City for all costs, including accounting and attorney's fees, arising out of such audit and any appeals relating thereto.

C. Consultant shall fully comply with Workers' Compensation laws regarding Consultant and Consultant's employees. Consultant further agrees to indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with applicable Worker's Compensation laws.

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D. Consultant shall, at Consultant’s sole cost and expense fully secure and comply with all federal, state and local governmental permit or licensing requirements, including but not limited to the City of Diamond Bar, South Coast Air Quality Management District, and California Air Resources Board.

E. In addition to any other remedies it may have, City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification required by this Agreement or for any amount or penalty levied against the City for Consultant’s failure to comply with this Section.

8. Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all work at the standard of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession under similar conditions and represents that it and any subcontractors it may engage, possess any and all licenses which are required to perform the work contemplated by this Agreement and shall maintain all appropriate licenses during the performance of the work.

9. Indemnification.

Consultant shall indemnify, defend with counsel approved by City, and hold harmless City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers ("Indemnitees") from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with:
(1) Any and all claims under Workers’ Compensation Act and other employee benefit acts with respect to Consultant’s employees or Consultant’s contractor’s employees arising out of Consultant’s work under this Agreement; and (2) Any and all claims arising out of Consultant's performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, regardless of City’s passive negligence, but excepting such loss or damage which is caused by the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Should City in its sole discretion find Consultant’s legal counsel unacceptable, then Consultant shall reimburse the City its costs of defense, including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation. The Consultant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against the Indemnitees. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and will survive termination of this Agreement.

Except for the Indemnitees, this Agreement shall not be construed to extend to any third party indemnification rights of any kind.
(3) The Consultant's obligations to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City shall survive termination of this Agreement.

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10. Insurance.

A. Consultant shall at all times during the term of this Agreement carry, maintain, and keep in full force and effect, with an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of California and approved by the City the following insurance:
(1) a policy or policies of broad-form comprehensive general liability insurance written on an occurrence basis with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit coverage against any injury, death, loss or damage as a result of wrongful or negligent acts by Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, and independent contractors in performance of services under this Agreement; (2) property damage insurance with a minimum limit of $500,000.00 per occurrence;
(3) automotive liability insurance written on an occurrence basis covering all owned, non-owned and hired automobiles, with minimum combined single limits coverage of $1,000,000.00; and
(4) Worker's Compensation insurance when required by law, with a minimum limit of $500,000.00 or the amount required by law, whichever is greater.

B. The City, its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be named as additional insureds on the policies as to comprehensive general liability, property damage, and automotive liability. The policies as to comprehensive general liability, property damage, and automobile liability shall provide that they are primary, and that any insurance maintained by the City shall be excess insurance only.

C. All insurance policies shall provide that the insurance coverage shall not be non-renewed, canceled, reduced, or otherwise modified (except through the addition of additional insureds to the policy) by the insurance carrier without the insurance carrier giving City at least ten (10) days prior written notice thereof. Consultant agrees that it will not cancel, reduce or otherwise modify the insurance coverage and in the event of any of the same by the insurer to immediately notify the City.

D. All policies of insurance shall cover the obligations of Consultant pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and shall be issued by an insurance company which is authorized to do business in the State of California or which is approved in writing by the City; and shall be placed have a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A-, VII.

E. Consultant shall submit to City (1) insurance certificates indicating compliance with the minimum insurance requirements above, and (2) insurance policy endorsements or a copy of the insurance policy evidencing the additional insured requirements in this Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City.

F. Self-Insured Retention/Deductibles. All policies required by this Agreement shall allow City, as additional insured, to satisfy the self-insured retention (“SIR”) and/or

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deductible of the policy in lieu of the Consultant (as the named insured) should Consultant fail to pay the SIR or deductible requirements. The amount of the SIR or deductible shall be subject to the approval of the City. Consultant understands and agrees that satisfaction of this requirement is an express condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement. Failure by Consultant as primary insured to pay its SIR or deductible constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Should City pay the SIR or deductible on Consultant’s due to such failure in order to secure defense and indemnification as an additional insured under the policy, City may include such amounts as damages in any action against Consultant for breach of this Agreement in addition to any other damages incurred by City due to the breach.

G. Subrogation. With respect to any Workers' Compensation Insurance or Employer's Liability Insurance, the insurer shall waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have against the Indemnitees.

H. Failure to Maintain Insurance. If Consultant fails to keep the insurance required under this Agreement in full force and effect, City may take out the necessary insurance and any premiums paid, plus 10% administrative overhead, shall be paid by Consultant, which amounts may be deducted from any payments due Consultant.

I. Consultant shall include all subcontractors, if any, as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor to the City for review and approval. All insurance for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.

11. Confidentiality. Consultant in the course of its duties may have access to confidential data of City, private individuals, or employees of the City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by City.

City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant prepares reports of a proprietary nature specifically for and in connection with certain projects, the City shall not, except with Consultant's prior written consent, use the same for other unrelated projects.

12. Ownership of Materials. Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, all materials provided by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement shall be and remain the property of City without restriction or limitation upon its use or dissemination by City. Consultant may, however, make and retain such copies of said documents and materials as Consultant may desire.

13. Maintenance and Inspection of Records. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, Consultant and its subcontractors shall maintain reasonably full and complete books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other information (collectively, the “records”) pertaining to the costs of and completion of

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services performed under this Agreement. The City and any of their authorized representatives shall have access to and the right to audit and reproduce any of Consultant's records regarding the services provided under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain all such records for a period of at least three (3) years after termination or completion of this Agreement. Consultant agrees to make available all such records for inspection or audit at its offices during normal business hours and upon three (3) days' notice from the City, and copies thereof shall be furnished if requested.

14. Conflict of Interest.

A. Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the services to be performed by Consultant under this Agreement, or which would conflict in any manner with the performance of its services hereunder. Consultant further covenants that, in performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it.

Furthermore, Consultant shall avoid the appearance of having any interest which would conflict in any manner with the performance of its services pursuant to this Agreement.

B. Consultant covenants not to give or receive any compensation, monetary or otherwise, to or from the ultimate vendor(s) of hardware or software to City as a result of the performance of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

15. Termination. The City may terminate this Agreement with or without cause upon fifteen (15) days' written notice to Consultant. The effective date of termination shall be upon the date specified in the notice of termination, or, in the event no date is specified, upon the fifteenth (15th) day following delivery of the notice. In the event of such termination, City agrees to pay Consultant for services satisfactorily rendered prior to the effective date of termination. Immediately upon receiving written notice of termination, Consultant shall discontinue performing services, unless the notice provides otherwise, except those services reasonably necessary to effectuate the termination. The City shall be not liable for any claim of lost profits.

16. Personnel/Designated Person. Consultant represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel required to perform the services under this Agreement. All of the services required under this Agreement will be performed by Consultant or under it supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be qualified to perform such services.

17. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity.

A. Consultant shall not discriminate as to race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical condition, or sexual orientation, in the performance of its services and duties pursuant to this Agreement, and will comply with all rules and regulations of City relating thereto.

Such nondiscrimination shall include but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfers, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or

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termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

B. Consultant will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of Consultant state either that it is an equal opportunity employer or that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical condition, or sexual orientation.

C. Consultant will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts for any work covered by this Agreement except contracts or subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials.

18. Time of Completion. Consultant agrees to commence the work provided for in this Agreement within (5) days of being notified by the City to proceed and to diligently prosecute completion of the work within the time frame agreed to by and between the Project Manager and the Consultant.

19. Time Is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.

Consultant shall do all things necessary and incidental to the prosecution of Consultant's work.

20. Reserved.

21. Delays and Extensions of Time. Consultant's sole remedy for delays outside its control shall be an extension of time. No matter what the cause of the delay, Consultant must document any delay and request an extension of time in writing at the time of the delay to the satisfaction of City. Any extensions granted shall be limited to the length of the delay outside Consultant’s control. If Consultant believes that delays caused by the City will cause it to incur additional costs, it must specify, in writing, why the delay has caused additional costs to be incurred and the exact amount of such cost within 10 days of the time the delay occurs. No additional costs can be paid that exceed the not to exceed amount absent a written amendment to this Agreement. In no event shall the Consultant be entitled to any claim for lost profits due to any delay, whether caused by the City or due to some other cause.

22. Assignment. Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement nor the performance of any of Consultant's obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of City, and any attempt by Consultant to so assign this Agreement or any rights, duties, or obligations arising hereunder shall be void and of no effect.

23. Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and regulations of the federal, state, and local governments.

24. Non-Waiver of Terms, Rights and Remedies. Waiver by either party of any one or more of the conditions of performance under this Agreement shall not be a waiver of any other condition of performance under this Agreement. In no event shall the

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making by City of any payment to Consultant constitute or be construed as a waiver by City of any breach of covenant, or any default which may then exist on the part of Consultant, and the making of any such payment by City shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to City with regard to such breach or default.

25. Attorney's Fees. In the event that either party to this Agreement shall commence any legal or equitable action or proceeding to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding shall be entitled to recover its costs of suit, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs, including costs of expert witnesses and consultants.

26. Mediation. Any dispute or controversy arising under this Agreement, or in connection with any of the terms and conditions hereof, which cannot be resolved by the parties, may be referred by the parties hereto for mediation. A third party, neutral mediation service shall be selected, as agreed upon by the parties and the costs and expenses thereof shall be borne equally by the parties hereto. The parties agree to utilize their good faith efforts to resolve any such dispute or controversy so submitted to mediation. It is specifically understood and agreed by the parties hereto that mutual good faith efforts to resolve the same any dispute or controversy as provided herein, shall be a condition precedent to the institution of any action or proceeding, whether at law or in equity with respect to any such dispute or controversy.

27. Notices. Any notices, bills, invoices, or reports required by this Agreement shall be deemed received on (a) the day of delivery if delivered by hand during regular business hours or by facsimile before or during regular business hours; or (b) on the third business day following deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses heretofore set forth in the Agreement, or to such other addresses as the parties may, from time to time, designate in writing pursuant to the provisions of this section. “CONSULTANT” “CITY”
Pivotal Strategies, LLC City of Diamond Bar
9619 National Blvd. 21810 Copley Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90034 Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178
Attn.: Brandon Stephenson Attn.: Ryan McLean
Phone: 310-736-1032 Phone: 909-839-7016
E-Mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

28. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The venue for any action brought under this Agreement shall be in Los Angeles County.

29. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be the original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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30. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, and any other documents incorporated herein by reference, represent the entire and integrated agreement between Consultant and City. This Agreement supersedes all prior oral or written negotiations, representations or agreements. This Agreement may not be amended, nor any provision or breach hereof waived, except in a writing signed by the parties which expressly refers to this Agreement. Amendments on behalf of the City will only be valid if signed by a person duly authorized to do so under the City's Purchasing Ordinance.

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IN WITNESS of this Agreement, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
"Consultant" "City"
Pivotal Strategies, LLC CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
By:______________________________ By:_______________________ Printed Name: Daniel Fox, City Manager
Title:

By: ATTEST:

Printed Name:

Title:

Kristina Santana, City Clerk
Approved as to form:

By: _____________________________
Omar Sandoval, City Attorney
*NOTE: If Consultant is a corporation, the City requires the following signature(s):
-- (1) the Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice-President, AND (2) the Secretary, the Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer, an Assistant Secretary or an Assistant Treasurer.

If only one corporate officer exists or one corporate officer holds more than one corporate office, please so indicate. OR
-- The corporate officer named in a corporate resolution as authorized to enter into this Agreement. A copy of the corporate resolution, certified by the Secretary close in time to the execution of the Agreement, must be provided to the City. %UDQGRQ6WHSKHQVRQ
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EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF WORK
The City aims to ensure that Diamond Bar residents are informed and understand the funding levels required to sustain City services and fund critical infrastructure projects. It is important for the City to create a comprehensive and consistent message that is transparent, honest, and easily understood by Diamond Bar residents.

The successful Consultant, at a minimum, must provide all instruments, equipment, tools, personnel, and supervision required to complete the public education and outreach services below in collaboration with the City’s Community Relations Division and FM3.

PART I – INITIAL OUTREACH RESEARCH
The selected Consultant must collaborate with City staff to perform research, including but not limited to the following:
a. Analyze research data provided by FM3’s public opinion survey to identify trends that can be used to inform education and outreach efforts.
b. Analyze demographic data to understand the target audience and identify preferences and barriers within different demographic groups.
c. Analyze and identify the communication channels available to the City. d. Identify stakeholder groups and target audiences within the City.

PART II – DEVELOPMENT OF OUTREACH MATERIALS
After completion of the research phase, the selected Consultant must provide professional outreach consulting services to the City, including but not limited to the following:
a. Advise the City on the best education and outreach practices. b. Create a public education and outreach campaign regarding the City’s financial strengths, anticipated challenges, and the options to

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sustain municipal services.
c. Create a public education and outreach campaign regarding a potential November 2026 local sales tax ballot measure. d. Create a multi-channel outreach strategy and calendar utilizing traditional media (print, TV), digital platforms (social media, website, newsletters), and in-person events (presentations, workshops). e. Draft multilingual educational messages and materials in English, Chinese (Mandarin), and Korean using the approved messages. f. Draft messages, educational materials, and content for traditional print media.
g. Draft messages, educational materials, and content for the City’s electronic newsletters, website, and social media accounts.

PART III – IMPLEMENTATION OF OUTREACH MATERIALS
The selected Consultant must carry out public education and outreach efforts before and after the Diamond Bar City Council decides to pursue a potential local sales tax ballot measure in November 2026. Public education and outreach efforts include but are not limited to the following:
a. Collaborate with the City’s Community Relations Division to launch the outreach campaign based on the appropriate communication plan, ensuring timely and consistent messaging across all channels. b. Provide guidance and collaborate with City staff to craft and submit ballot language for the potential November 2026 local sales tax ballot measure.
c. Update core messages and materials accordingly.
d. Organize community workshops to educate residents, key stakeholders, and community groups about the local sales tax measure, including its purpose, funding allocation, and expected outcomes.
e. Distribute educational ballot measure outreach materials in English, Chinese (Mandarin), and Korean.
f. Refine press releases, mailers, videos, etc., for use by the City’s

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Community Relations Division.
g. Collaborate with FM3 and the City to support a tracking survey to test the effectiveness of messages and identify effective methods for disseminating information.

PART IV – COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTING
The Consultant will meet with City staff for a kick-off meeting to discuss the project process. Regular meetings will be held with staff as outreach materials are prepared to discuss issues, concerns, and recommendations.

The Consultant must provide regular updates on project milestones.

Additionally, the Consultant must receive the City’s approval before finalizing outreach materials.

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EXHIBIT “B”

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1 9619 National Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: 310.736.2337
June 12, 2025
City of Diamond Bar
City Manager’s Office
Attn: Alex Batres
Submitted via PlanetBids
Re: Pivotal Strategies Proposal for Ballot Measure Public Education and Outreach Services
Dear Mr. Batres,
Thank you for inviting Pivotal Strategies to submit a proposal to the City of Diamond Bar.

The following details how Pivotal can provide educational and outreach services focused on communicating to and educating residents on the needs of the City to be able to maintain municipal services.

Proposing any type of revenue-raising measure places a city at a pivotal moment with its constituents. How a city engages their community about a revenue measure makes the difference between residents and businesses understanding their city’s challenges or losing confidence in their public servants.

Pivotal Strategies was founded on a simple premise – bring together a group of talented, smart, and compassionate people who embrace the people we work with, enjoy the clients we work for, and champion projects that make lasting improvements in California’s diverse communities. Much like a city, Pivotal leverages a talented team that isn’t afraid to work hard to accomplish big projects within budget and on schedule. Our decades of experience, and local expertise communicating budget balancing measures in California cities, helps us stand out from other companies.

Additionally, we have a decades-long relationship with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz, and Associates (FM3). We’ve worked together with the FM3 team on countless municipal ballot measure projects. That experience will let us immediately start working closely with FM3 to utilize public opinion survey data to launch a customized, integrated, and multi-lingual education program to ensure constituents understand all aspects of the City’s budgetary challenges and the options it’s evaluating to maintain a high level of service. Our entire team is local and based in SoCal. We understand the issues facing the region better as a result, and we will always be accessible in person.

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2 Our team has built countless successful strategic communications and community engagement programs to help cities, counties, and other government agencies create compelling narratives and engage communities on a wide range of issues.

These cities can attest to the effectiveness of our programs and the ease of integration we had with their teams. We’ve also provided sample collateral in Appendix A showcasing branding Pivotal created specifically for each public education campaign, giving each campaign an easily identifiable and authentic “look and feel” for residents.

We’re pleased to submit this proposal for a robust public education and outreach program.

Brandon Stephenson
Founding Partner
John Anderson
Vice President

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3 Project Team
Our project team has an unmatched expertise with innovative local ballot measures, vast experience with public education and communications programs, and local knowledge – the three key ingredients the City must have for this program to be effective. We know how to break down complex issues for diverse communities, ensuring they fully understand how additional revenue, or the lack thereof, will impact the City and its services.

Collectively, we have decades of experience on the exact type of program Diamond Bar needs to engage and educate its constituents. Our expanded team can be available for inperson activities such as town halls and community pop-up events. Resumes for each team member are available in Appendix B.

John Anderson | Vice President
John will serve as Project Lead and your primary point-of-contact.

John not only manages our municipal programs, he’s also the driving force behind our creative content and digital
communications for government entities. Depending on our final scope of work, John will manage all aspects of our portion of this project, including overseeing the creation of all documents and materials, managing all community engagement, and ensuring that we keep to the project timeline agreed upon by the City.

Mari Harren | Senior Associate
Mari Harren is a seasoned communications professional with over a decade of experience in strategic messaging, community engagement, and campaign management. Mari is adept at
crafting compelling narratives in both English and Spanish, she excels in mobilizing grassroots movements, securing
endorsements, and executing large-scale events. Her expertise in

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4 media relations, content creation, and digital fundraising has shaped impactful campaigns and elevated candidate visibility across diverse communities.

Brandon Stephenson | Founding Partner
Brandon will serve as Strategic Counsel and oversee the framework and implementation of this project. For over 20 years, he has played a game-changing role on numerous public
education programs and excels at crafting engagement programs that resonate with diverse audiences.

Firm’s Experience/References
The following case studies are the projects closely related to the services Diamond Bar is seeking. Please note that several of our previous clients retained the Pivotal team for a second time, often with different municipalities, after successful public education programs with our team. This speaks to the effectiveness of our programs and the ease of integration we had with their teams. Each of the programs described below was worked on by members of the team we’re proposing for the City of Diamond Bar.

City of Ontario | Measure Q, November 2022
Reference: Scott Ochoa, City Manager, City of Ontario
([email protected], 909-395-2555)
*Prior client from City of Glendale, Measure O
Overview
Despite having an operationally balanced budget, the City of Ontario faced a significant structural deficit forecasted at $1.2 billion over the next ten years.

Critical components of the City’s services, including public safety, emergency response, and local drinking water supplies required considerable investment to provide for Ontario’s future and ensure that residents and businesses continue to enjoy a high quality of life. The City of Ontario engaged Pivotal for an eight-month public engagement program to educate residents on the importance of making these generational investments to secure the City’s position as the premier city in the Inland Empire.

Strategy
Conduct a bilingual public education program to ensure residents have complete and accurate information regarding Measure Q, including the specific capital improvement projects the City could complete with the additional revenue.

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5 Action
Our team understands the importance of involving the
community while the City Council is still considering placing a revenue-raising measure on the ballot. Our program was divided into two phases – Phase I (“pre-council vote”) and Phase II (“postcouncil vote”) – each with its own set of public education materials based on extensive survey research.

Once the Council made the decision to place the measure on the ballot, we built upon our already established education program and brand to engage the community and provide information about how the funds would help to close the City’s projected shortfall and address the backlog of infrastructure needs.

Our work included the creation of a public education brand that ran throughout all Measure Q materials so readers could quickly identify our material during both the pre- and post-council vote phases. We crafted fact sheets, PowerPoint presentation, three direct mail pieces, and various graphics and messaging for utility bill inserts, e-newsletters, public access TV, social media posts, and website content.

Results
Working with the City’s communications team, Pivotal engaged Ontario’s constituencies in an authentic way across various communications channels. We crafted a narrative to explain the City’s structural deficit and how additional revenue would ensure the growth and continued progress and prosperity of Ontario for future generations.

City of Anaheim | Measure J, November 2022
Reference: Greg Garcia, Deputy City Manager, Anaheim
([email protected], 714-765-5162)
*Previously engaged members of the Pivotal team to work on crisis communications
Overview
As home to the theme parks of the Disneyland Resort and entertainment venues, the City of Anaheim’s visitor economy is the largest source of funding for public safety and community services. However, the City’s municipal code allowed online and other travel companies to only pay taxes on the wholesale room rate paid to hotels, rather than on the final hotel bill. Measure J would close that gap by removing any question that online and “Pivotal was our partner from
start to finish of a nearly twoyear-long journey from survey research through Election Day.

They seamlessly integrated
with our communications team
and provided expert guidance,
messaging, and public
education material to ensure
our residents were well
informed of our sales tax
measure and what it meant for
our City.

As a result of Pivotal’s efforts,
our residents and businesses
will enjoy enhanced core
services and benefit from a
transformational investment in
our City’s infrastructure.”
– Scott Ochoa, City Manager

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6 other travel companies are subject to the City’s hotel tax on the full amount paid by visitors, securing additional funding for the City’s essential services.

Strategy
Communicate that new revenue from Measure J – the Anaheim Hotel Tax – would support neighborhood services without impacting the City’s tourism industry that fuels the City’s economy.

Action
Working closely with the City’s management and communications teams, we developed a strategic program to engage and educate Anaheim’s diverse communities to ensure voters understood that Measure J wasn’t a new tax or a tax increase, but rather levels the playing field so that everyone would pay the same taxes on hotel stays.

We created foundational messages that explained what a hotel tax was, who pays for it, and the essential services additional funding could support. This included how Measure J would create up to $3 million a year in local revenue, which would help support street maintenance and neighborhood services, including police, fire, parks and youth and senior services.

Using a series of collateral materials that we created, we engaged Anaheim’s faith-based, service, and business organizations to educate these community leaders about Measure J so they could share our information with their followers, allowing our messages to organically spread throughout the community. Complimenting this grasstops outreach were an article in Anaheim Magazine, which is distributed to every home and business in Anaheim – as well as a mail program that directly engaged 115,000 households with Measure J information.

Results
Anaheim voters ultimately approved Measure J with almost 59% support. We were able to successfully educate voters that the measure was not introducing a new tax and would not harm the City’s vital tourism and entertainment sectors and would instead help support vital community services.

City of Los Alamitos | Measure Y, November 2020
Reference: Chet Simmons, City Manager
([email protected], 562-431-3538)
*Prior client from City of Westminster, Measure SS

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7 Overview
The Pivotal team worked with the City of Los Alamitos to execute a robust, bilingual public education program for Measure Y, the Los Alamitos Quality of Life, 911 Police Response, Business/Job Protection Measure. The City’s survey research determined the slimmest of majorities supported the measure and pointed to the need for extensive external communications and outreach. Beginning in June 2020 and running through the November 3 election, we developed and implemented a comprehensive public education program designed to educate Los Alamitos’ diverse community.

Strategy
Conduct a robust informational program to ensure the public had complete and accurate information regarding Measure Y, the impact of potential revenue on the City’s budget, and what quality-of-life services could be cut if additional revenue wasn’t secured.

Action
Due to the pandemic, there were limited options available for stakeholder outreach and community engagement. In addition to creating traditional collateral materials– a palm card with fast facts about Measure Y, FAQ and fact sheet – and conducting phone/email outreach, we worked with the City to host socially-distanced community events and pop-up information booths in the local parks to directly engage constituents. A central piece of the education program was proactively delivering our materials to residents. We created the theme, graphics, and language for four bilingual mail pieces, which were delivered to all registered households in Los Alamitos. Each mail piece had a unique theme: state of the City, quality of life services, public safety services, and voting information. This was in addition to a door-hanger program that communicated general election and Measure Y information to all households throughout the City. To add an additional layer to the program, we created a Measure Y landing page on the City’s website with consistent social media messages driving people to the page’s information and updates.

Results
Our comprehensive public education program successfully engaged the Los Alamitos community through traditional and digital communications, including a robust direct mail program. We educated residents about why the City placed Measure Y on the ballot and how additional revenues would help protect essential City services. Even with the survey showing less than half of residents would vote yes, Measure Y ultimately passed with approximately 51% of the vote.

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8 City of Burbank | Measure T, June 2018
Measure P, November 2018
Reference: Justin Hess, City Manager, City of Burbank
([email protected], 818-238-5810)
*Subsequently engaged Pivotal in 2024 to conduct a series of community meetings on a critical and contentious housing policy issue.

Overview
Facing the challenge of balancing exceptional quality of life services with fiscal responsibility and an anticipated $27.4 million funding shortfall, the City of Burbank engaged members of the Pivotal Strategies team for a nine-month public engagement program to educate residents and businesses on the fiscal situation and upcoming ballot measures that could provide much needed revenue.

Strategy
Educate Burbank’s constituents on the City’s short- and long-term financial challenges, and how funding shortfalls could impact local quality of life services, to ensure voters were educated in advance of the June and November 2018 elections.

Action
Our team designed a robust public education program demonstrating the importance of dedicated local funding and the seriousness of the City’s fiscal emergency. Through a multilingual public education and engagement program, we raised awareness among residents about why the City considered these measures, the state of the City’s finances, and how additional revenues would enhance and protect the City’s coveted services.

The first of these ballot measures, Measure T, sought to continue the City’s long-standing practice of transferring revenue gathered from the City’s Burbank Water & Power to the City’s general fund. We launched a full-scale public education program to engage with residents and businesses to provide them with factual information on the importance of voting and how the revenue from Measure T would maintain the City’s coveted services.

Our work included the creation of a public education brand to “Secure Burbank’s Future” that ran throughout all Measure T materials. We designed a fact sheet and frequently asked question sheet, both of which were translated into the three prevalent languages spoken in the City – English, Spanish and Eastern Armenian – as well as developed a PowerPoint presentation, multimedia video, utility bill insert, direct mail piece for all residents and social media content.

Measure T passed with more than 80% of the vote, providing the City with more than $12 million in annual revenue to maintain services and infrastructure such as police, fire, parks, libraries, streets and street lighting.

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9 Despite the revenue from Measure T, the City still faced an annual $9 funding shortfall. To address this, the City Council placed Measure P before voters on the November 2018 ballot. Measure P sought a three-quarter cent local sales tax, generating approximately $20 million in annual funding for the City. Working closely with the City, we built upon its already established education program and brand to engage the community and provide information about why the Council placed this measure on the ballot, how the funds would help to close the City’s projected shortfall and address the backlog of infrastructure needs.

We designed a new set of multilingual collateral materials, and corresponding utility bill insert, multimedia video, two direct mail pieces and a variety of social media content. In addition, the Pivotal team engaged a comprehensive universe of approximately 80 key community organizations, business associations, religious groups, civic groups, non-profits, public and social services organizations, educational associations, entertainment groups and unions. Ultimately, Measure P passed with more than 60% of the vote.

Methodology/Project Understanding
Based on our research, Diamond Bar has an important story to tell. The City must educate residents about the City’s projected financial shortfall, as well as the specific nature of a potential ballot measure to capture general fund revenue and what essential City services can be enhanced or maintained with additional funding.

Action is needed, but action without educating the community can lead to confused constituents and entrenched opposition to potential solutions. It is vital for the City to create a comprehensive and consistent narrative that is transparent and inclusive. And that’s where the Pivotal team can help the City.

The City of Diamond Bar’s partnership with Pivotal will take the City through every step of the public education and outreach process to ensure as many members of the public as possible are aware of the City’s financial challenges and are invited to participate in a discussion on the best steps to move forward. From Day 1, we’ll be by your side providing the expert counsel cities have come to expect from us.

While the specific strategy, messages, and tactics of the program will be determined in collaboration with the City, the fundamentals of the public education program can be summarized in a three-phase process:

Research
Phase One
Develop
Phase Two
Educate
Phase Three

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10 Phase One would begin after the Council’s decision to proceed with a revenue measure. This research phase will focus on an analysis of the survey research conducted by FM3, communication channels available to the City, various stakeholder groups, and a kick-off meeting with City staff to discuss strategy for the development and deployment of a public education program.

Phase Two is our program kick-off phase. We will develop a program brand with compelling messages and educational materials necessary to communicate with stakeholders and the broader community about the steps the City has taken to strengthen its finances, forecasted challenges, and how the City is considering a measure to protect and maintain quality of life services for years to come. Outreach and education efforts will begin during this phase following the completion of our base educational material.

Phase Three would start after the City Council elects to place a revenue-raising measure on the ballot. This phase includes robust public education activities to ensure all residents are fully aware of the effects of the measure before voting begins.

We pride ourselves on following the letter and spirit of communications regulations. This includes following the rules that govern the type of messages that can be communicated by a government entity for an education program. Our messages and activities will be educational only, without any advocacy or spin. We believe that all activities and messages should be reviewed by the City Attorney or other legal counsel to maintain the highest ethical standards.

No two cities are the same, and its representatives from council, staff to legal counsel, have varying comfort levels when it comes to a public education program for a potential revenue measure. Pivotal has a long history of working with City representatives to customize a public education program that all parties will be comfortable with.

Scope of Work
Pivotal designs its customized public education programs to raise awareness among residents and businesses about the City’s strengths and challenges, surrounding the community with factual and compelling messages.

Our robust, integrated communications program proactively engages the public to provide our educational messages and materials, creating touchpoints to surround constituents with our messages to ensure the maximum education levels possible.

A timeline is included below detailing how the various components of this scope of work will be employed to create a seamless, integrated program. Given the generous timeframe,

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11 we recommend a slow buildup of messaging and communication focused on maintaining and enhancing the City’s quality-of-life services. As part of this strategy, we'll tell the story about the City's challenges through existing communication channels to make sure residents don’t see a potential tax measure as something that is out of the blue or unnecessary.

Depending on when the Council decides to submit a resolution to have a ballot measure on the election, and if the City chooses to conduct a tracking survey, we recommend disseminating messages specific to the ballot measure in the spring of 2026. This natural progression will ensure residents aren’t blindsided by the idea of a revenue measure and that our public education material and messages are top of mind when voting begins in October 2026.

Pivotal’s Services | The Winning Formula
x Strategic Counsel: Diamond Bar needs an experienced and responsive consultant that can adapt their approach based on changes on the ground. We’ll be the City’s expert guide directing which tools to use and when from our kickoff meeting through Election Day.
x Program Launch Meeting: We’ll quickly coordinate a team meeting to go over our proposed program and timing. The meeting will allow us to have a thorough discussion about the City’s challenges, as well as the proposed program’s goals, features, and timing to ensure we’re moving forward with a consensus approach. This would be followed by brief weekly or bi-weekly calls with the frequency of our meetings varying depending on the phase of the program.
x Resolution and Draft Language Support: Many of our municipal clients elect to use our expertise in reviewing draft ballot language and title, supporting “Whereas” clauses for resolutions, and other supportive messaging in staff reports. This support is available to the City should the Council elect to place a measure the ballot. x Message and Theme Development: We’ll develop the themes and messages that will serve as the cornerstone for all public outreach and external communication activities.

We will create a core messaging document from which all written and verbal communications will be based.
x Brand Development: Every Pivotal municipal education program has a distinct brand, something that will resonate with residents and business owners as being local and authentic. Since the measure wouldn’t receive its letter designation until August 2026, creating a unique brand for the program will allow all messages and materials to be seen as part of a unified voice on the City’s behalf well before the measure receives its ballot letter designation.

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12 x Materials Development: Based on our theme and messages, we will develop a set of multilingual collateral materials to communicate with residents. These materials would have the look and feel of other City materials and would be our primary tool to share messages with external audiences. Per the City’s recommendation, our materials will be professionally translated and provided in English, Mandarin, and Korean. o Fact sheet
o Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document
o PowerPoint presentation
o Palm Card (for public events)
o Explainer video (90 to 120 seconds in length)
x Message Dissemination of Printed Material Through Existing City Channels: We will work with the City to disseminate educational messages through its existing electronic and printed Diamond Bar Connection newsletter. This is a key channel to tell the City’s story and introduce the idea of a potential sales tax to support City services.

Working with City staff, we’ll develop a content calendar and craft a strategically timed narrative. Additionally, we recommend that our materials be placed in all City facilities and explore utilizing other City communications platforms to distribute our messages/materials.
x Print Advertising: Advertising in local publications remains an effective method of communication – especially with older residents who may not be as active online or those who will be unlikely to attend in-person events. As with any advertising, you can spend as little as possible, but typically print advertising is going to be more expensive than other options such as digital advertising or even direct mail. As an example, a full page advertisement in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune can cost as much as $4,000. We would work closely with the City team to determine the most effective use of the budget before recommending specific timing and frequency of print advertising. x Community Town Halls: To further engage the broader community, we recommend the City host a limited series of community town halls prior to Election Day. We’ve used this type of event in the past for staff to convey what a city budget might look like with the new revenue and what it could look like without it. We envision these meetings being hosted by the City, with Pivotal assisting in the development of the meetings’ program and logistics management. Specific timing for the events will be determined in consultation with the City team.
x Information Booths: We will work with City staff to identify highly attended community events and meetings in Diamond Bar, and create a calendar of events where we would plan to have a presence. These events allow residents to connect face-to-face with City staff and/or Pivotal team members.

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13 x Grassroots Community/Stakeholder Outreach: An expanded public education effort involves consistent stakeholder engagement. These activities also play a critical role in gaining valuable community feedback. Working closely with the City, we will help identify stakeholders in the community to engage, who will hopefully help amplify the City’s messages to a wide array of audiences. We would work with the City to augment any existing communications network of community stakeholders and ensure it includes organizations such as:
o Homeowners associations
o Civic associations
o Business groups
o Ecumenical entities
o Large businesses
We’ll assign outreach responsibilities and engage by email/phone with all stakeholder groups within the City. This outreach is to provide our materials, direct people to the project’s landing page, to get additional information or have questions answered or to offer presentations by City staff. We’ll also encourage groups to share our information with their respective networks, allowing our messages to organically spread throughout the community.
x Online/Social Media: We will complement our traditional outreach methods with a robust online presence to reach the broadest audience of Diamond Bar residents. The City’s existing channels already have established audiences among residents and business owners, and distributing our messages through these trusted channels will ensure greater acceptance of the messages and wider distribution. o Website: We will work with the City to populate its existing website with our approved messages and information. We recommend the development of a simple landing page to host our collateral materials and to serve as a clearinghouse for information and messaging.
o Social Media: A vital avenue to further educate the public and share links to outreach materials and other resources, Pivotal will create a social media calendar and content for the City’s existing social media channels. Whenever possible, we will ensure that social media content is visually interesting, incorporating graphic elements and multimedia content. We also have experience in creating and targeting paid digital ads should the City being interested in broadening the reach of its social media efforts. o Digital Advertising: If permitted by legal counsel, we recommend a modest paid digital advertising campaign to utilize online channels such as Google, YouTube and social media.

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14 x Mail: Mail sent directly to voters is the most effective way to engage Diamond Bar’s registered voters and deliver the program’s messages. We understand the City’s Diamond Bar Connection newsletter is already delivered to residents monthly, but as with any standard, long-standing communication, it’s easy for people to disregard these communication pieces. Instead, we believe a tailored and branded mailer specific to the issue of the City’s finances and desire to maintain quality-of-life services will have a stronger impact.

Depending on the City’s budget and should the City Council place a measure on the ballot, we recommend distributing at least three multilingual educational pieces – one after the City Council passes a resolution to place a revenue-measure on the ballot; one after ballot letter designation to build awareness around the matter; and one just before mail-in ballots are delivered. This schedule can be adjusted depending on the City’s preference and any guidance provided by legal counsel.

The price of direct mail varies based on size of material and timing, but our experience and relationships with print and mail vendors allows Pivotal to secure quick and costeffective mailing options. Just like our other public education material, we recommend these pieces include messaging in English, Mandarin, and Korean. x Media Relations: One of the quickest ways for a public communications program to spin out of control is for the media to misinterpret the City’s intentions or the potential community impact of a revenue-generating measure. Should the need arise, we will support the City in engaging with key reporters and editors.

Timeline
Below we have outlined a schedule of activities as detailed in our above scope of work, running from July 2025 through Election Day in November 2026. Please note that this schedule may change depending on factors on the ground, including the Council’s decision to move forward with public education. If selected as your partner, we would provide a detailed plan with specific dates, events, and deliverables.

PHASE ONE: RESEARCH
July – August 2025: Strategy and Planning
x Kickoff team meeting
x Analyze data and past communications
x Create reactive talking points for consistent City communications x Produce outreach strategy and calendar

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15 PHASE TWO: DEVELOP
September 2025 - February 2026: Branding, Message/Materials Development, Storytelling, Initial Outreach
x Develop program brand, themes, and core messages and finalize with City approval x Build outreach list identifying key stakeholder groups x Draft multilingual collateral materials using approved messages and finalize with City approval
x Publish project-specific page on City’s website – September 2025 x Build social media calendar with content for the City to post on its online channels x Monthly content for Diamond Bar Connection newsletter x Email/phone outreach to stakeholders/organizations to share information on City’s budget challenges
PHASE THREE: EDUCATE
March - November 2026: Enhanced Public Education and Stakeholder Engagement x Continued tactics from Phase Two
x If desired, work with FM3/City to support potential tracking survey to test effectiveness of messages closer to Election Day (update core messages and materials accordingly)
x Develop ballot measure language with City team and FM3 x Support City with ballot title/language, and craft “Whereas” clauses in implementing resolution
x Community town halls and pop-up events
x Print advertising in local newspapers
x Distribute first multilingual direct mail piece following City Council resolution x Produce explainer video (one version per language)
x Engage targets on stakeholder outreach list and give presentations to interested organizations
x Educate public through existing online/City channels and disseminate educational information
x Update materials following ballot measure letter designation in August 2026 x Begin paid digital ad program (if permitted by legal counsel) x Distribute second multilingual direct mail piece – September 2026 x Distribute third multilingual direct mail piece – October 2026

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16 Staying On the Same Page
Through regular team meetings and conference calls, the Pivotal team will provide continuing status updates on the program’s components, ensuring the timely completion of individual tactics and measurable benchmarks.

Pivotal can attend City Council or committee meetings either in-person or virtually to present and receive direction on our approach and progress to date at the discretion of the City.

Cost for Services
For the above-outlined scope of work, we’ve provided a not-to-exceed project total as well as some optional services for consideration. Please note our hard costs are reflective of the cost of services or goods and Pivotal doesn’t add a mark-up to any municipal program. Our hourly rate sheet for governmental agencies is provided below in Appendix C. We are willing to scale our proposed activities based on the City’s needs and budget.

Program/Service Fee
Not-to-Exceed Project Total (based on projected phased
activities and timeline over 16 months)
Includes the following:
x All administrative fees and team meetings
x Strategic counsel
x Email and phone outreach
x Attendance at up to three community town halls
and five pop-ups events
x Messaging, branding, and collateral development
x Media relations support
x Production of one 90- to 120-second-long
explainer in English, Mandarin and Korean.
x Professional translation of core materials to
Mandarin and Korean)
$99,950
Professional Services
Phase One (Two Months) - $10,000
(Approx. 22 blended staff hours per
month)
Phase Two (Six Months) - $30,000
(Approx. 22 blended staff hours per
month)
Phase Three (Eight Months) - $56,000
(Approx. 30 blended staff hours per
month to account for in-person events)
Professional Services Subtotal: $96,000
Hard Costs
Video Production - $1,950 (total cost
for one video in all three languages)
Professional Translation - $2,000 (total
for both Mandarin and Korean)
Hard Costs Subtotal: $3,950

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17 Additional Services (Optional) Estimated Cost
Direct Mail (8.5 x 11” or similar-sized mailings to all households, not just registered voters)
Pivotal recommends sending at least three direct mail pieces. $20,400
(estimated cost
for three mailing
– design, printing,
postage, mailing)
Digital Advertising The City can elect to spend as little or as much as it wants on digital advertising. This could include Google Ads (Google Search, Google Mail, YouTube) and various social media platforms such as Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
$10,000
(recommended
budget)
Traditional Advertising To compliment any digital advertising, we recommend the City purchases at least two advertisements in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. If the budget permits, additional advertising can be purchased for other outlets such as Mandarin/Korean-language publications with no additional fees from Pivotal.
$10,000 (total
budget will
depend on
frequency and
size of
advertisement)
Educational Video (if additional videos are requested beyond the one included in our not-to-exceed cost; 90- to 120-second-long explainer/whiteboard video, including storyboard, scriptwriting, animation, $750 (cost per
language)
Additional Community Event Attendance If requested by the City, additional attendance by Pivotal team members at town halls, pop-ups, etc., beyond the three community town halls and five pop-ups events included in the not-to-exceed program cost, will be billed at our discounted government hourly rates.

Variable (see
Appendix C.)
Insurance
Pivotal Strategies acknowledges that it will obtain the required insurance coverage, and that doing so is prerequisite for entering into an agreement with the City.

Consulting Services Agreement
Pivotal Strategies agrees to the City’s Consulting Services Agreement terms and conditions as proposed.

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18 Appendix A: Sample Collateral

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On November 8, 2022, Ontario residents will vote
on Measure Q, the City of Ontario Local Services
Measure, to consider additional local general
funding that could be used for infrastructure
improvement projects, as well as enhance City
services and programs.

Projects the City could complete within the next 10
years with the additional funding from Measure Q.

PROJECTS & SERVICES Public Safety & 911 Emergency Response Homelessness & Mental Health
Local Drinking Water & Flood Control City-Wide Fiber Internet Services Parks, Recreation, & Community Beautification
$41 MILLION in public safety enhancements
including a Real Time Crime Center to monitor and
prevent crimes, and two new police annex buildings
supporting 25 additional police officers.
$118 MILLION to provide low-cost high-speed
fiber optic services to residential, commercial and
public spaces, establish free community WiFi access,
and to enhance police and fire coordination and
emergency response.
$15 MILLION to support individuals and families
experiencing homelessness and mental health illness with additional shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing featuring wraparound services.
$242 MILLION in improvements to our water
and sewer systems. This includes $100 million in
enhancements to our storm drain infrastructure,
and a $100 million Advanced Water Purification
Facility to reclaim more than 2.9 billion gallons
of wastewater per year and to help Ontario
withstand drought conditions.
$59 MILLION to construct new park
attractions and improvements to playgrounds,
skate parks, picnic areas, snack bars, and
citywide soccer and ballfields.

If approved by a majority of Ontario’s voters,
Measure Q will take the City’s sales tax from
the current rate of 7.75% to 8.75%, generating
approximately $95 million per year in local revenue.

All funds generated from Measure Q would be used
to benefit Ontario residents and businesses, and
are subject to annual financial audits – no money
could be taken by the state, county, or other cities.

Ontario prides itself on being able to maintain its high level of service through fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency. Despite having an operationally balanced
budget, Ontario still faces challenges with its ability to fund infrastructure maintenance and enhancements.

The City has identified approximately $1.2 billion in unfunded infrastructure and neighborhood improvement projects that, over time, will become more expensive to address.

ONTARIO LOCAL Q SERVICES MEASURE

MEASURE

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Questions? Contact Us!
Dan Bell, Communications
& Community Relations Director
(909) 395-2400 | [email protected]

REVENUE FOR LOCAL USE
www.OntarioCA.gov/MeasureQ
$1 PURCHASE
CURRENT 7.75% RATE

3.9¢
1¢

2.8¢

7.75¢
TOTAL
* *
$1 PURCHASE

WITH MEASURE Q

3.9¢
2¢

2.8¢

8.75¢
TOTAL
*
*

TAX BREAKDOWN
how much Ontario receives
Currently, Ontario’s local sales tax is 7.75%, but the City only receives a small portion of the sales tax revenue generated with the majority of the revenue going to the State of California and the County of San Bernardino.

If approved by voters, all revenue raised by Measure Q will stay in Ontario and cannot be taken by the state, county, or other agencies.

It is estimated that most of the 1¢ sales tax will be paid for by non-Ontario residents who shop and dine at our local businesses and restaurants.

ACCOUNTABILITY
Measure Q contains accountability provisions, such as public disclosure of all spending and annual financial audits, to ensure that revenue from this measure will be used to benefit Ontario residents and businesses.

If approved by voters, the revenue could be used to maintain and enhance city services for our residents and businesses, including fire, police and 911 emergency response, street and infrastructure repair, clean local drinking water, maintaining safe public areas and addressing homelessness, senior, veteran, and youth programming, and improving access to workforce attainable housing.

AN 8.75% TAX

RATES MEANS

AN ADDITIONAL

ONE PENNY
PER $1 SPENT ON

QUALIFYING PURCHASES

MEDICAL,

LEGAL, DENTAL
REAL
ESTATE
& RENT

PRESCRIPTION

MEDICINE GROCERIES
and

DOES NOT
apply to

STATE OF

CALIFORNIA

CITY OF ONTARIO

SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY
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El 5 de noviembre de 2024, los residentes de Orange votarán sobre la Medida de Seguridad Pública y Servicios Municipales de la Ciudad de Orange para considerar la aprobación de financiación local adicional para mantener los servicios y programas de la Ciudad, incluyendo la seguridad pública, las mejoras de infraestructuras y los programas comunitarios.

Si es aprobada por la mayoría de los votantes de Orange, Measure Z llevará el impuesto sobre las ventas de la ciudad del 7.75% al

8.25%, generando aproximadamente 19 millones de dólares al año en ingresos locales. Esto podría ayudar a minimizar el impacto en los servicios ya que la Ciudad se enfrenta a un creciente déficit anual, estimado en 26 millones de dólares dentro de cinco años.

Para obtener más información, visite:

OrangeMeasureZ.org

UN TIPO IMPOSITIVO
DEL 8.25% SIGNIFICA

UN ADICIONAL DE

MEDIO PENNY
POR $1 EN COMPRAS

QUE CALIFICAN
No se
aplica a
servicios personales
(médicos, legales, dentales)
impuestos a la
propiedad y alquiler
medicamentos
recetados
comestibles no
preparados
¿QUÉ SERVICIOS DE CALIDAD DE
VIDA ESTÁN EN PELIGRO?
Patrullas de policía
y ayuda a las
personas sin hogar
Protección
contra incendios
Respuesta a
emergencias
del 911
Reparaciones y
mejoras de calles
Parques de
vecindario
Bibliotecas Eventos
comunitarios
Programas
para jóvenes y
mayores

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Cómo aparecerá Medida Z en su boleta electoral
NUESTRA PREVISIÓN

PRESUPUESTARIA
Déficit anual
Para compensar parte del déficit,
nuestra Ciudad ha aplazado el
mantenimiento necesario y ha
recurrido a su reserva, una práctica
que sólo puede durar un tiempo.

Al ritmo actual, nuestra Ciudad se
quedará sin fondos de reserva en 18
o 24 meses.
$7-11M
$20M
$18M
$26M
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
$90M
reducciones
operativas
departamentales
$30M
Algunas de
las medidas
de ahorro ya
adoptadas
incluyen: mantenimiento
diferido
total desde 2008
Además de las medidas para reducir el déficit, prevemos necesitar más de $80 millones en mejoras en un futuro próximo, incluyendo:
en mejoras de las
instalaciones de la
ciudad hasta 2035
$45M
déficit anual para
mantener las
calles en buen
estado
$2-3M
para reemplazar
las estaciones de
bomberos 2, 3,
4 y 5 (costo por
estación)
$7-10M
déficit anual para
mantener los
equipos de tráfico
y alumbrado
público
$600K
APRENDE MÁS
Para más información, por favor visite
OrangeMeasureZ.org

INGRESOS LOCALES CON
UNA ESTRICTA RENDICIÓN

DE CUENTAS
Todos los fondos generados por la
medida se utilizarán en beneficio de
los residentes y las empresas de
Orange - ningún dinero podría ser
tomado por el estado, el condado u
otras ciudades. Medida Z también
incluye estrictas disposiciones de
rendición de cuentas, como la creación
de un Comité Asesor de Ciudadanos
Independientes para monitorear los
ingresos y los gastos.

DESGLOSE FISCAL: Cuánto recibe Orange
COMPRA DE $100
TASA ACTUAL 7.75%
$3.94
$1
$2.81
$7.75

EN TOTAL
COMPRA DE $100

CON MEDIDA Z
$3.94
$1.50
$2.81
$8.25

EN TOTAL
ESTADO

DE CALIFORNIA

CIUDAD DE ORANGE

CONDADO

DE ORANGE
*Redondeado a la centésima más cercana *Redondeado a la centésima más cercana *
*
*
*
$20M
total desde 2008
Más de
Medida Z

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All registered voters will be sent a vote-by-mail
ballot for the Nov. 8, 2022 General Election. You do not have to apply for a vote-by-mail ballot.Beginning Oct. 28, Downey voters can vote inperson at any participating Vote Center in Los Angeles County. For more information including hours of operation and to find a Vote Center near you, visit locator.lavote.gov.

How Do I Return My Vote-By-Mail Ballot?Once you’ve filled out your vote-by-mail ballot, simply place it in the return envelope, seal the envelope and sign on the designated line.There are three ways to return your vote-by-mail ballot:

Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned to any Vote Center no later than the close of polls at 8 p.m. on Election Day.Voters can deposit their vote-by-mail ballot at any of the vote-by-mail drop boxes throughout Los Angeles County beginning Oct. 6 and through Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. Three vote-by-mail drop boxes are located in the City of Downey:

VOTE DOWNEY
Election Day is November 8
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• Monday, Oct. 10: First day for mail-in ballots to be
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• Friday, Oct. 28 – Tuesday, Nov. 8: In-person voting at Vote Centers. • Tuesday, Nov. 8: Election Day – In-person voting ends at 8 p.m.; all vote-by-mail ballots must be submitted to any Vote Center or placed in a vote-by-mail drop box by 8 p.m., or postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service on or before Nov. 8.

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For additional information on the Nov. 8, 2022 General Election including City Council elections and Measure D, please visit www.downeyca.org/elections. !
*Note: You can conditionally register and vote in-person at any Vote Center after the voter registration deadline.

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• Downey City Hall | 11111 Brookshire Ave.• Independence Park | 12334 Bellflower Blvd.• Rio San Gabriel Park | 9612 Ardine St.

To find a vote-by-mail drop box near you, visit: locator.lavote.gov/locations/vbm.

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for postage
Aprende Más Anaheim.net/MeasureJ English on other side
Información sobre las próximas elecciones
En las elecciones del 8 de noviembre, los votantes también deberán considerar la Medida J, una medida electoral específica para Anaheim.

La medida, incluida en la boleta electoral por el Concejo Municipal de Anaheim, abordaría una brecha en el impuesto hotelero de la ciudad que pagan quienes se alojan en un hotel o motel en nuestra ciudad. ¿Qué haría la Medida J?
Si es aprobada por la mayoría de los votantes, la Medida J actualizaría el impuesto hotelero de Anaheim para exigir a las empresas de viajes en línea y de otro tipo que apliquen impuestos basados en la tarifa minorista completa cobrada a los visitantes y huéspedes por las habitaciones reservadas en nuestra ciudad.

Ahora mismo, una inconsistencia en la sección de impuestos hoteleros del Código Municipal de Anaheim resulta en que las empresas de viajes en línea y de otro tipo tengan que pagar impuestos solo sobre una tarifa fija acordada con los hoteles y moteles, en lugar de sobre lo que realmente se cobra por alquilar una habitación.

La Medida J cerraría esa brecha haciendo que las empresas de reservas de viajes en línea y de otro tipo estén claramente sujetas al impuesto hotelero de la ciudad sobre el importe total de una habitación.

También dejaría claro que el impuesto hotelero de Anaheim se aplica al estacionamiento, a las tasas del complejo turístico, a Internet, a la reserva y a otros cargos que aparecen en la factura final. ¿Qué significaría la Medida J para Anaheim?
Si es aprobada, el responsable de la auditoría de la ciudad estima que la actualización podría generar hasta 3 millones de dólares en impuestos hoteleros adicionales recaudados anualmente que se destinarían a la seguridad pública, a los servicios comunitarios y a las obligaciones de los bonos de la ciudad.

La Medida J no aumentaría la tasa del impuesto hotelero de Anaheim y sólo la pagarían los visitantes y huéspedes de los hoteles y moteles de Anaheim.

SEGURIDAD PÚBLICA
Policía, bomberos,
respuesta de emergencia

INFRAESTRUCTURA
Trabajos de reparación de
calles, aceras

PARQUES
Personal para parques,
espacios abiertos
MAYOR Y JÓVENES
Programas de salud y
bienestar, transporte y
servicios extracurriculares

BIBLIOTECAS
Actividades de lectura
y STEAM, recursos
tecnológicos

CENTROS

COMUNITARIOS
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FINANCIACIÓN ADICIONAL?
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El 3 de noviembre de 2020, los votantes de Los Alamitos votarán sobre la Medida Y: Ѳ-;7b7-7;1-Ѳb7-77;b7-Ķu;vr;v|-7;Ѳ- roѲb1࠸--ѲƔƎƎĶruo|;11bࡱm7;Ѳ-v;lru;v-vńѲov;lrѲ;ov de la Ciudad de Los Alamitos.

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MEASURE S

THE GLENDALE QUALITY OF LIFE AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES PROTECTION MEASURE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 ELECTION LOCAL FUNDS TO PROTECT ESSENTIAL SERVICES WHAT IS MEASURE S?
The City Council is asking voters in Glendale to consider enacting a local sales tax of 3/4%, which would generate approximately $30 million each year in dedicated, local, City-administered funds.If approved, Measure S amounts to less than one penny on every $1 spent and seven-and-a-half pennies on every $10 spent.

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WHERE WILL THE FUNDS GO?
Adoption of Measure S will protect funding that could only be used in Glendale for a variety of essential services:

Repairing and upgrading local streets, sidewalks, and transportation infrastructure to improve congestion and pedestrian safety.Providing affordable housing.Retaining and preserving ÃÌ>vw}iÛiÃÌiÃÕÀithat there are enough on-duty paramedics, wÀiw} ÌiÀÃ]>`«VivwViÀÃÌµÕVÞrespond to 911 calls. À>vwÌÀiÛ>]landscaping and other services to maintain what we value – clean, healthy and safe neighborhoods. Maintaining local parks, community centers, and open space. Supporting Glendale’s sustainability efforts to create long-term economic, social, and environmental solutions. ൶
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For more information, visit GlendaleMeasureS.com

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Paid for by the City of Burbank
275 E. Olive Ave
Burbank, CA 91502
Los residentes de Burbank disfrutan de servicios que pocas ciudades pueden superar, lo cual hace que nuestra Ciudad sea un lugar maravilloso en donde vivir, trabajar y jugar. Sin embargo, en años ƌĞĐŝĞŶƚĞƐ͕ƵƌďĂŶŬŚĂǀŝƐƚŽŝŶƚĞƌƌƵƉĐŝŽŶĞƐĂƐƵŇƵũŽĚĞŝŶŐƌĞƐŽƐ͘ŽŶƵŶĂĨĂůƚĂĚĞĮŶĂŶĐŝĂŵŝĞŶƚŽ ĂŶƵĂůĂŶƟĐŝƉĂĚŽĚĞĐĂƐŝΨϮϳŵŝůůŽŶĞƐ͕ƐĞŚĂǀƵĞůƚŽĐĂĚĂǀĞǌŵĄƐĚŝİĐŝůƉĂƌĂůĂŝƵĚĂĚƉŽĚĞƌ mantener los servicios municipales esenciales y la infraestructura – los programas de seguridad ƉƷďůŝĐĂ͕ůĂƐŝŶƐƚĂůĂĐŝŽŶĞƐĐŽŵƵŶŝƚĂƌŝĂƐ͕ůĂƐĐĂůůĞƐ͕ůŽƐƉĂƌƋƵĞƐ͕ĚƌĞŶĂũĞƐƉůƵǀŝĂůĞƐǇŵĄƐ͘ >ĂŝƵĚĂĚǇƐƵƐƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚĞƐŚĂŶƚŽŵĂĚŽƉĂƐŽƐŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶƚĞƐƉĂƌĂŐĂƌĂŶƟǌĂƌĞůĨƵƚƵƌŽ de Burbank:
• En junio, los votantes aprobaron la Medida T, la Transferencia de Cuota de Departamento de ŐƵĂǇ
ŶĞƌŐşĂĚĞƵƌďĂŶŬ͕ůĂĐƵĂůĂǇƵĚĂƌĄĂŵĂŶƚĞŶĞƌůŽƐƐĞƌǀŝĐŝŽƐŵƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůĞƐĞƐĞŶĐŝĂůĞƐ ĐŽŶůĂĐŽŶƟŶƵĂĐŝſŶĚĞΨϭϮ͘ϱŵŝůůŽŶĞƐƚƌĂŶƐĨĞƌŝĚŽƐĂů&ŽŶĚŽ'ĞŶĞƌĂů͘ ͻ>ŽƐĨƵŶĐŝŽŶĂƌŝŽƐŵƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůĞƐŚĂŶƚŽŵĂĚŽĂĐĐŝŽŶĞƐƐŝŐŶŝĮĐĂƟǀĂƐƉĂƌĂƌĞĚƵĐŝƌĞůĚĠĮĐŝƚ ŵĞĚŝĂŶƚĞůĂŝŶĐŽƌƉŽƌĂĐŝſŶĚĞĞĮĐŝĞŶĐŝĂƐĚĞĐŽƐƚŽƐƋƵĞƐĞĞƐƟŵĂƋƵĞĂŚŽƌƌĂƌĄŶĐŽŵŽΨϵ millones al año.

DŝĞŶƚƌĂƐƋƵĞĞƐƚŽƐƐŽŶƉĂƐŽƐŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶƚĞƐƉĂƌĂůŝĚŝĂƌĐŽŶĞůĚĠĮĐŝƚ ƉƌĞƐƵƉƵĞƐƚĂƌŝŽĞŶŵĂƌĐŚĂ͕ƚŽĚĂǀşĂĞǆŝƐƚĞƵŶĂĨĂůƚĂƐŝŐŶŝĮĐĂƟǀŽĚĞ ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂŵŝĞŶƚŽŽƉĞƌĂĐŝŽŶĂůǇĚĞŝŶĨƌĂĞƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĂ͘WŽƌĞƐŽ͕ůĂŝƵĚĂĚŶŽ ƉŽĚƌĄĞǀŝƚĂƌůŽƐƌĞĐŽƌƚĞƐĂůŽƐƐĞƌǀŝĐŝŽƐŵƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůĞƐƐŝŶĐŽŶƚĂƌĐŽŶŝŶŐƌĞƐŽƐ ĂĚŝĐŝŽŶĂůĞƐ͘>ĂŝƵĚĂĚĞƐƚĄĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĂŶĚŽůĂƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĂĐŝſŶĚĞƵŶĂŵĞĚŝĚĂ potencial de ingresos a los votantes en noviembre, para proporcionar los fondos necesarios para proteger a los esenciales servicios municipales y de infraestructura, incluyendo:
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ͻ^ĞƌǀŝĐŝŽƐĚĞďŝďůŝŽƚĞĐĂƐ͕ƉĂƌƋƵĞƐǇƌĞĐƌĞŽ
ͻ^ĞƌǀŝĐŝŽƐĚĞƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂĐŝſŶǇƉƌŽŐƌĂŵĂƐĚĞƐĞŐƵƌŝĚĂĚƉƷďůŝĐĂ ͻhŶƉůĂŶƐŽƐƚĞŶŝďůĞƉĂƌĂĮŶĂŶĐŝĂƌůĂƐĐĂůůĞƐ
NUESTRO DESAFÍO
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FUTURO DE BURBANK

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ƵƌďĂŶŬƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐĞŶũŽǇƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐƚŚĂƚĨĞǁĐŝƟĞƐĐĂŶƌŝǀĂů͕ǁŚŝĐŚŵĂŬĞƐŽƵƌ City a wonderful place to live, work and play. But in recent years, Burbank has ƐĞĞŶĚŝƐƌƵƉƟŽŶƐƚŽŝƚƐƌĞǀĞŶƵĞƐƚƌĞĂŵ͘tŝƚŚĂŶĂŶƟĐŝƉĂƚĞĚĂŶŶƵĂůĨƵŶĚŝŶŐ ƐŚŽƌƞĂůůŽĨŶĞĂƌůǇΨϮϳŵŝůůŝŽŶ͕ŝƚŚĂƐďĞĐŽŵĞŝŶĐƌĞĂƐŝŶŐůǇĐŚĂůůĞŶŐŝŶŐĨŽƌ ƚŚĞŝƚǇƚŽŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶĞƐƐĞŶƟĂůĐŝƚǇƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐĂŶĚŝŶĨƌĂƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞʹƉƵďůŝĐƐĂĨĞƚǇ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵƐ͕ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇĨĂĐŝůŝƟĞƐ͕ƐƚƌĞĞƚƐ͕ƉĂƌŬƐ͕ƐƚŽƌŵĚƌĂŝŶƐĂŶĚŵŽƌĞ͘ The City and its residents have taken important
ƐƚĞƉƐƚŽƐĞĐƵƌĞƵƌďĂŶŬ͛ƐĨƵƚƵƌĞ͗
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19 Appendix B: Project Team Resumes

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BRANDON STEPHENSON
(310) 795-3142 • [email protected]
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

EXPERIENCE
PIVOTAL STRATEGIES | LOS ANGELES, CA
Founding Partner | Mar 2022 – present
x Create the strategic vision and brand to launch and grow a new public affairs and public relations firm
x Collaborate with the firm’s leadership partners on marketing initiatives to elevate the firm’s profile and brand awareness
x Develop winning communications, issues management, campaign, and community engagement programs to influence decision-makers, voters, and the media at the local, state, and federal levels
x Manage projects for clients in the healthcare, government, and nonprofit sectors looking to tackle complex public policy issues that positively impact the quality of life for communities across the country
x Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded
x Drive business growth through new client acquisition and strategic partnerships x Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning
CERRELL | LOS ANGELES, CA
Chief Strategic Officer | Jan 2016 – Mar 2022
Vice President | Jun 2013 – Dec 2015
Managing Director | Jul 2012 – May 2013
Director of Public Affairs | Nov 2011 – Jun 2012
Manager of Public Affairs | Feb 2010 – Oct 2011
Senior Account Executive | Feb 2008 – Jan 2010
Account Executive | Feb 2006 – Jan 2008
Assistant Account Executive | Feb 2005 – Jan 2006
x Collaborated with the CEO and ownership group on the firm’s vision x Developed and implemented the firm’s strategic plan to grow market share with public and private sector clients, and expand work in key areas x Launched firm-wide evaluation of business practices to enhance business development operations and company culture
x Led marketing and branding initiatives to modernize the company’s image, and attract new clients and talent
x Managed the firm’s flagship client, including the creation of community engagement and

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media relations strategies to influence state and federal health care policies x Developed award-winning communications and community engagement programs that elevated client brands and strengthen relationships with key influencers x Secured statewide and national victories on issues including redistricting, taxation, transportation, healthcare, and information technology
x Provided clients with strategic counsel on political and public education campaigns, issues management and crisis communications, and grassroots engagement activities x Fostered an inclusive and purpose-driven culture where employees could thrive WOODWARD & MCDOWELL | LOS ANGELES, CA
Regional Field Director, No on Proposition 68 | Jun 2004 – Nov 2004 x Directed coalition-building activities in the western half of Los Angeles County and the Central Coast counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura; an area containing nearly twelve million residents
x Represented campaign in front of city councils, county boards of supervisors, boards of education, and community and political groups to encourage them to oppose Proposition 68 x Managed regional earned media activities, including press conferences and opinion pieces x Coalition building efforts increased sparse public support at the beginning of the campaign into a landslide victory
PACIFIC ELECTRICORD | LOS ANGELES, CA
Manager of Retail Customer Service and Sales | Mar 1998 – Dec 2003 x Managed sixteen employees in the customer care and inside sales departments x Oversaw signature accounts – Home Depot, Lowes, Sears, K-Mart and Wal-Mart – and ensured high levels of customer satisfaction
x Coordinated with production, purchasing, and marketing departments to create new product lines and sales pitches to provide ongoing value to our customers x Contributions resulted in Vendor of the Year awards from Home Depot and K-Mart ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

EDUCATION

PITZER COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts, Political Studies

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JOHN ANDERSON
(818) 288-5616 • [email protected]
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

EXPERIENCE
PIVOTAL STRATEGIES | LOS ANGELES, CA
Vice President | Mar 2022 – present
x Responsible for overall communications management, including developing communications and media strategy, message development and day-to-day program implementation.
x Utilize my experience in campaign strategy, media relations, message development, strategic planning, social media, outreach, crisis management and emerging media to successfully develop and execute strategic communications programs for issues-based causes and public education efforts.
x Coordinate and direct paid media efforts, including mail, online and broadcast pieces, for numerous regional and local efforts.
x Craft strategy and oversee implementation of social and digital media programs. x Writing and design of collateral and media pieces, including press releases, websites, fact sheets, and FAQs for local government, corporate, and nonprofit clients. x Manage the development of innovative communication and community engagement initiatives, resulting in enhanced brand visibility while fortifying relationships with influential community members.

CERRELL | LOS ANGELES, CA
Director of Public Affairs | Aug 2021 – Mar 2022
Manager of Public Affairs | Jul 2019 – Jul 2021
Senior Account Executive | Jun 2018 – Jun 2019
Account Executive | Nov 2015 – May 2018
Senior Account Coordinator | Oct 2014 – Oct 2015
Account Coordinator| Oct 2013 – Sept 2014
Intern | Jul 2013 – Sept 2013
x Collaborated, developed and implemented public relations, community outreach and earned media strategies for public affairs clients.
x Developed award-winning communications and community engagement programs that elevated client brands and strengthen relationships with key influencers x Provided clients with strategic counsel on political and public education campaigns, issues management and crisis communications, and grassroots engagement activities x Created brand and digital media campaigns to support public relations and affairs efforts for clients in a variety of sectors.
x Coordinated communications and issue advocacy programs for multiple corporate, non-

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profit, and government clients, including one of the largest non-profit hospital systems in the United States.
x Implemented proactive and reactive communications activities to disseminate information about controversial or complex client issues, correct misconceptions, and enhance public understanding of clients and their brands. x Develop and implement issues and crisis management media training programs for key leaders and staff.
x Provided lobbying support and conducted outreach on behalf of clients to community leaders, business advocates, elected officials, and government agencies to secure and support partnerships.
x Worked with local, regional, and national reporters to secure positive media coverage for clients, including television, radio, and print and online coverage; supported and led client activities during crisis situations.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

EDUCATION
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts, Collegium Honors in Political Science – International Relations

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MARI HARREN-GARCIA
[email protected] | 810-844-6796 | Los Angeles, CA
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Results-driven communications professional with eleven years of experience and a proven track record shaping impactful narratives, fostering community engagement, event planning and logistics. Adept at crafting high-quality, compelling content across various channels in both English and Spanish. Passionate about advancing the rights of immigrant communities and achieving social justice.

SKILLS:

PIVOTAL STRATEGIES | LOS ANGELES, CA
Senior Communications Associate | April 2024 - Present
● Manage client accounts and coordinate day-to-today execution across multiple projects. ● Develop comprehensive strategic communications plans tailored to client goals. ● Create thought leadership and collateral materials for multiple clients’ websites, emails, newsletters, and social media accounts.
● Conduct media outreach and interview coordination to secure targeted coverage and elevate client narratives.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE LA | LOS ANGELES, CA
Senior Communications Associate | May 2021 - April 2024 ● Managed internal and external communications, developed strategic plans to grow social media presence, and created compelling content highlighting agency programs and client stories. ● Led email and fundraising campaigns, exceeding contribution totals by 400%. ● Coordinated media coverage and drafted press releases to promote agency news and services.

ARBALLO FOR CONGRESS | FRESNO, CA
Political Director | April 2020 - November 2020
● Developed and maintained relationships at national, state, and local levels to earn endorsements, secure contributions, and grow a grassroots volunteer base, planned and executed logistics for virtual campaign events, including rallies, fundraisers, and surrogate events. ● Co-managed social media accounts and campaign communications, creating strategic content to expand audience, spread campaign messaging, and fundraise.
● Served as point of contact for Spanish speaking donors, supporters, and community members, translated Spanish collateral and paid media, aided in-language candidate conversations.

JANZ FOR MAYOR OF FRESNO | FRESNO, CA
Campaign Manager | May 2019 - March 2020
● Managed $300,000 budget, consultant and campaign team, directed strategy, fundraising, operations, and logistics, executed 30+ grassroots campaign events, including town halls, rallies, and fundraisers. ● Directed field program with one paid staff, five interns, and 50+ volunteers, encompassing outreach, community organizing, phone/text banking, canvassing, postcarding, and LTE writing. ● Directed campaign communications, including press releases, advisories, statements, and media inquiries; translated all campaign copy to Spanish.

ANDREW JANZ FOR CONGRESS | FRESNO, CA
Communications & Events Coordinator | July 2018 - November 2018 ● Coordinated and executed logistics for 60+ events, drafted press releases, talking points, staffed and briefed the candidate for events, interviews, endorsement and donor meetings.

DIGNEY & COMPANY PUBLIC RELATIONS | LOS ANGELES, CA
Junior Publicist | November 2014 - February 2018
EDUCATION:

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO

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Bachelor of Arts, Media Communications and Journalism - Public Relations Option | May 2019

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20 Appendix C: Hourly Rate Schedule

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Pivotal Strategies
Government/Nonprofit Schedule of Hourly Rates
Effective as of January 1, 2025*
Title Standard
Rate
Government/Nonprofit
Rate (15%)
Amy Rosenfeld, Founding Partner $300 $255
Brandon Stephenson, Founding Partner $300 $255
Jon Lonner, Founding Partner $300 $255
Kristen Lonner, Founding Partner $300 $255
John Anderson, Vice President $275 $233.75
Account Director $250 $212.50
Account Manager $250 $212.50
Mari Harren, Senior Associate $225 $191.25
Associate $150 $127.50
Intern $35 $29.75

*Hourly rates may change due to company annual adjustments and individual rate changes due to employee promotion.

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Agenda Item #: 7.5
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
SUBJECT: Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Application for Heritage Park Site Improvement Project.

STRATEGIC GOAL: Responsible Stewardship of Public Resources RECOMMENDATION:

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant program requires a 50% local match and could be used to support the Heritage Park Site Improvement Project. If the City’s LWCF grant request of $3.98 million is approved, and the City accepts the grant, the required matching funds - equal to the remaining 50% of the total $7.96 million project cost - may be secured through existing City resources, including the Park & Facility Development Fund, General Fund allocations, or other grant opportunities.

BACKGROUND:

The City has been actively exploring external funding opportunities to complete site improvements at Heritage Park, located at 2900 S Brea Canyon Road. Heritage Park is an established community facility, originally constructed prior to the City's incorporation in 1989, and is now in need of significant upgrades to meet current recreational and accessibility standards.

The proposed project includes a reconstruction of the site in accordance with the approved design. This would encompass improvements to the parking lot, playground, park amenities, and walking trail, upgrading the entire outdoor facility to the current standards, including ADA compliance. Additionally, the project entails replacing the existing original park restroom facility with new, ADA-compliant restrooms in a more suitable location for park and trail users. All of these improvements align with LWCF priorities, which include outdoor recreation, accessibility, and multi-generational community use.

ANALYSIS:

City staff have identified the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant, administered by the California

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Meeting Date: August 5, 2025
Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS), as a viable funding source.

The LWCF program currently offers approximately $35 million in available funding, with a maximum award of $6 million per application. The program requires a minimum 50% match of the total project cost, and applicants must demonstrate the ability to finance 100% of the project up front, with up to half eligible for reimbursement.

Eligible applicants include cities, counties, federally recognized tribes, joint powers authorities (comprised entirely of public agencies), non-state agency recreation and park districts, and special districts authorized to acquire, operate, and maintain public park and recreation areas. The program funds the acquisition or development of facilities for public outdoor recreation purposes.

Applications for the LWCF program are due by 5:00 p.m. on August 5, 2025. A required component of the application is an adopted resolution by the agency's governing body authorizing the submission of the application and committing to compliance with the program's terms and conditions.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Resolution as to form.

PREPARED BY:

Dannette Mansfield, Principal Management Analyst, City Manager's Office ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2025-28

2. Land and Water Conservation Fund Application Form

3. Heritage Park - Conceptual Plan

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-28

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND

BAR APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER

CONSERVATION FUND HERITAGE PARK SITE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT.

WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 88-578 has authorized the establishment of a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant-In-Aid program, providing matching funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for acquiring lands and developing Facilities for public outdoor recreation purposes; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for administration of the program in the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing applications by local agencies under the program; and WHEREAS, the applicant certifies by resolution the approval of the application and the availability of eligible matching funds prior to submission of the application to the State; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:

1. Approves the filing of an application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for the proposed; Heritage Park Site Improvement Project; and

2. Certifies that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and

3. Agrees to abide by 54 U.S.C. §200305(f)(3) which requires, “No property acquired or developed with assistance under this section shall, without the approval of the Secretary, be converted to other than public outdoor recreation use. The Secretary shall approve a conversion only if the Secretary finds it to be in accordance with the then-existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan and only on such conditions as the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the substitution of other recreation properties of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location.”; and

4. Certifies that said agency has matching funds from eligible source(s) and can finance 100 percent of the project, which up to half may be reimbursed; and

5. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines; and

6. Appoints the City Manager as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations

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Resolution No. 2025-28
2 and execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, contracts, amendments, payment requests, and compliance with all applicable current state and federal laws which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 5th day of August, 2025.

CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
________________________
Chia Yu Teng, Mayor
ATTEST:

I, Kristina Santana, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar, California, at its regular meeting held on the 5th day of August, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
________________________
Kristina Santana, City Clerk

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California Natural Resources Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
Land and Water Conservation Fund Application Form
Project Name: County:

Total Project Cost: Minimum Grant Request:

Total Pre-Award Planning Costs: Maximum Grant Request:

Project Site Address:

Project Site Latitude and Longitude: Nearest Cross Streets:

Grant Applicant (Entity):

Grant Applicant Mailing Address:

Authorized Representative (as shown in the Resolution)
Name: Title:

Email: Phone:

Day-to-Day Contact (if different from the Authorized Representative) Name: Title:

Email: Phone:

Type of Project: Acres to be Acquired:

Total Site Acreage Currently
Under LWCF Protection:

Total Acreage to be Placed
Under LWCF Protection:

GRANT SCOPE: I represent and warrant that this APPLICATION describes the intended use of the requested GRANT to complete the RECREATION FEATURES and MAJOR SUPPORT AMENITIES proposed through the PROJECT. I agree with the APPLICATION and procedural requirements described in the Application Guide and GRANT ADMINISTRATION GUIDE. I declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the information contained in this APPLICATION PACKET, including required attachments, is accurate.

Signature of the Authorized Representative (as shown in the Resolution) Date Print Name Title

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Agenda Item #: 7.6
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
SUBJECT: Rejection of Bids Received for the Diamond Bar Center Grand View Ballroom Lighting & Control Upgrades, Main Entry Doors, and ADA Improvements Projects (CIP Nos. FP24500 & FP24501).

STRATEGIC GOAL: Responsible Stewardship of Public Resources RECOMMENDATION:

Reject all bids received for construction of the Diamond Bar Center projects (CIP Nos. FP24500 & FP24501).

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None. The FY2025/26 Capital Improvement Program includes a reserved budget allocation of $330,000 for CIP No. FP24500 (Lighting & Controls) and $310,000 for CIP No. FP24501 (Main Entry Doors & ADA Improvements).

However, the bids received reflect costs significantly above the initial estimates due to increased material, labor, and equipment costs. If the projects proceed, staff will return with a revised approach and a proposed budget amendment for City Council consideration at the time of a future contract award.

BACKGROUND:

On September 17, 2024, the City Council approved the plans and specifications for the Diamond Bar Center GVBR Lighting & Control Upgrades and Main Entry Doors & ADA Improvements Projects (CIP Nos. FP24500 & FP24501). The project scope includes installation of new house lighting and lighting control systems in the Grand View Ballroom, replacement of main entry doors and door hardware, and ADA improvements.

The City advertised the project for competitive bidding on May 23, 2025, with a bid opening deadline of June 26, 2025. The project combined two separate Capital Improvement Projects into a single bid package in hopes to benefit from economies of scale and attract competitive pricing.

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Agenda Item #: 7.6
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025
ANALYSIS:

As a result of the bidding process, two bids were received on June 26, 2025. A summary is provided below:
# Company Bid Amount
1 Oppenheimer National $1,127,360
2 FAR Builders $1,279,941
Both bids significantly exceed the engineer’s estimate and available project funding. Pursuant to Public Contracts Code Section 20166, the City Council may, in its discretion, reject all bids and re-advertise the project.

Therefore, it is recommended that all bids be rejected. Subsequently, staff will re-evaluate the projects, seeking innovative ways to deliver the work within the projects' scope more cost-effectively. A revised approach will be presented to the City Council for consideration at a future date.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this item as to form.

PREPARED BY:

Jason Williams, Maintenance Supervisor, Public Works
ATTACHMENTS:

None

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Agenda Item #: 7.7
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
SUBJECT: Installation of “No Right Turn On Red” and “Yield To Pedestrian” Signage at Golden Springs Drive and Golden Prados Drive.

STRATEGIC GOAL: Safe, Sustainable and Healthy Community RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-29 approving the installation of "No Right Turn on Red" and "Yield to Pedestrian" Signage at the intersection of Golden Springs Drive & Golden Prados Drive.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The Fiscal Year 2025–26 Public Works Operating Budget includes sufficient funding for the procurement and installation of the signs, with a total estimated cost of $400.

BACKGROUND:

Due to reports of potential vehicle-pedestrian conflicts at the intersection of Golden Springs Drive and Golden Prados Drive, staff have evaluated potential traffic control measures to enhance pedestrian safety and address visibility limitations for turning vehicles.

A recent field assessment conducted by the city’s traffic consultant identified several key issues at the intersection. Most notably, the sight distance for eastbound right-turning vehicles from Golden Prados Drive, due to residential walls along Golden Springs Drive, was determined to be significantly limited. Drivers were often observed encroaching onto the crosswalk to improve line of sight visibility, increasing the risk of conflict with pedestrians. Although pedestrian volumes were relatively low, steady activity was noted due to nearby transit stops and a city park. The public also reported concerns involving westbound vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians crossing Golden Springs Drive.

This item was presented to the Traffic and Transportation Commission on May 8, 2025, and received their concurrence.

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Agenda Item #: 7.7
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025
ANALYSIS:

Following a joint review of field observations and public input, the traffic consultant and City engineering staff conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the intersection. The review considered operational challenges, pedestrian activity, driver behavior, and site-specific constraints. Based on this collaborative assessment, staff concluded that targeted signage improvements would enhance safety and traffic operations.

To address concerns regarding eastbound right turns from Golden Prados Drive, it was determined that a “No Right Turn on Red” sign should be installed on the signal pole at the southeast corner of the intersection. This measure is expected to reduce pedestrian exposure in the crosswalk and discourage rolling stops that may conflict with fast-moving southbound through traffic on Golden Springs Drive.

Additionally, to support pedestrian right-of-way and improve compliance for westbound turning vehicles, a “Yield to Pedestrians” sign is recommended for installation at the northwest corner. This sign reinforces legal yielding requirements and promotes safer interactions between drivers and pedestrians.

Together, these enhancements represent a proactive and coordinated approach to improving intersection safety, addressing visibility limitations, and encouraging better driver behavior. A vicinity map is included for reference.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

It has been determined that the proposed change is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Class 1 – Existing Facilities, which includes minor alterations to existing highways and streets involving negligible or no expansion of use.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Resolution as to form.

PREPARED BY:

Christian Malpica, Associate Engineer, Public Works
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2025-29

2. Vicinity Map

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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-29

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND

BAR, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF “NO RIGHT TURN ON RED”
AND “YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS” SIGNAGE AT THE INTERSECTION
OF GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE AND GOLDEN PRADOS DRIVE.

WHEREAS, the City of Diamond Bar is committed to improving traffic safety and pedestrian visibility throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, the intersection of Golden Springs Drive and Golden Prados Drive has been identified as an area with increased vehicle-pedestrian conflict; and WHEREAS, City staff conducted an evaluation of traffic operations and pedestrian activity at this intersection; and
WHEREAS, the installation of “No Right Turn on Red” and “Yield to Pedestrians” signage has been recommended to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce vehicular turning conflicts; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed signage installation is in the best interest of public health, safety, and welfare.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the City Council approves the installation of “No Right Turn on Red” and “Yield to Pedestrians” signage at the intersection of Golden Springs Drive and Golden Prados Drive.

SECTION 2. That the City Council authorizes City staff to proceed with the implementation of the approved signage installation.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 5th day of August, 2025.

CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
__________________________
Chia Yu Teng, Mayor

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Resolution No. 2025-29
2 ATTEST:

I, Kristina Santana, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed, approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held on the 5th day of August, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

__________________________
Kristina Santana, City Clerk

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Vicinity Map
SHEET 1 OF 1
Regulatory Signs at Golden Springs Drive & Golden
Prados Drive PREPARED BY: CMP DATE: 5-1-2025 Page 106 of 141 Agenda Item #: 7.8
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
SUBJECT: Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles Gateway Water Management Authority for the Implementation of the Watershed Management Program and Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program for the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Group through September 30, 2030.

STRATEGIC GOAL: Safe, Sustainable and Healthy Community RECOMMENDATION:

Approve, and authorize the City Manager to sign, the Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Watershed Management Joint Powers Authority.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Sufficient funds are included in the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Public Works Operating Budget for this year’s services, funded through the Measure W Fund. Beginning July 1, 2025, the cost-sharing formula set forth in the Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will take effect, with the City’s estimated annual average cost projected at $125,000 per fiscal year through the term of the agreement.

BACKGROUND:

In October 2013, the City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Gateway Water Management Authority (GWMA), a Joint Powers Authority formed to meet the State’s mandate for integrated, regional watershed activities. The purpose of the MOU was to support a collaborative effort among cities within the same watershed area to develop a Watershed Management Plan (WMP). The WMP identifies the strategies cities will implement to prohibit non-stormwater discharges into the municipal storm drain system, as required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit issued by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. A multi-agency, watershed-based approach is considered more cost-effective than individual compliance by each city.

The City of Diamond Bar is a member of the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Management Group (LSGR WMG), which includes 13 cities in southeastern Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (collectively, the Watershed Permittees). These agencies collaborated under the MOU to develop and implement a regional WMP for the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed area. A map illustrating the geographic boundaries of the LSGR WMG is included as Attachment 2.

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Agenda Item #: 7.8
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025
While Diamond Bar is not directly adjacent to all other member cities, the City’s location at the headwaters of San Jose Creek and Coyote Creek, both of which drain into the San Gabriel River, provides the hydrologic connection that justifies participation in the LSGR WMG. Participation in watershed groups under the LA County MS4 Permit is determined by drainage patterns and pollutant pathways, not by jurisdictional adjacency.

On June 16, 2015, the City Council approved the First Amendment to the MOU, which extended the agreement term, added implementation of the WMP to its scope, and established a cost-sharing formula for that implementation. On August 18, 2020, the Second Amendment was approved, extending the MOU term again, clarifying the use of funds for regional projects, incorporating administrative cost recovery, and revising the cost-share formula for approved expenditures.

ANALYSIS:

This Third Amendment extends the term of the MOU to September 30, 2030; incorporates the annual average cost-sharing formula effective July 1, 2025, as shown in Exhibit B of the attached Third Amendment to the MOU (Attachment 1); and reaffirms all terms and conditions of the original MOU and prior amendments.

The Third Amendment to the MOU allows the City to continue participating in the collaborative watershed efforts through the LSGRWG, maintain compliance with NPDES permit requirements, and implement the costsharing provisions effective July 1, 2025. Therefore, Staff is recommending the City Council to approve, and authorize the City Manager to sign, the Third Amendment to the MOU with the GWMA.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the amended agreement as to form.

PREPARED BY:

Nicholas Delgado, Management Analyst, Public Works
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Third Amendment

2. Exhibits

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LSGR
July 2025

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THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL

WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AND

THE CITIES OF ARTESIA, BELLFLOWER, CERRITOS, DIAMOND BAR, DOWNEY,

HAWAIIAN GARDENS, LA MIRADA, LAKEWOOD, NORWALK, PICO RIVERA, SANTA

FE SPRINGS, WHITTIER, LONG BEACH, AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD

CONTROL DISTRICT
FOR

ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING TO PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT A

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND COORDINATED INTEGRATED

MONITORING PROGRAM AS REQUIRED BY THE REGIONAL WATER QUALITY

CONTROL BOARD, LOS ANGELES REGION, NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE

ELIMINATION SYSTEM MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM PERMIT ORDER NO. R4-2021-0105 MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM This THIRD AMENDMENT to the memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) is made and entered into as of the date of the last signature set forth below, by and between the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (“GWMA”), a California Joint Powers Authority, and the Cities of Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Diamond Bar, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Lakewood, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, Whittier, Long Beach (“Cities”), and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (“LACFCD”):

1. Recitals. This THIRD AMENDMENT is made with respect to the following facts and purposes:

A. For the purposes of this Third Amendment, the term “Watershed Permittees” shall mean the Cities of Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Diamond Bar, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Lakewood, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, Whittier, Long Beach, and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District; and
B. The Watershed Permittees and GWMA are collectively referred to as the “Parties”; and
C. On August 1, 2013, the Parties entered into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority and the Cities of Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Diamond Bar, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Lakewood, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, Whittier, Long Beach, and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for Administration and Cost Sharing to Prepare a Watershed Management Program (“WMP”) and Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (“CIMP”), collectively the “Plans,” as required by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region (“Regional Board”), National Pollutant Discharge

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Elimination System Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit, Order No. R4- 2012-0175 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (“MS4 Permit”); and D. The Watershed Permittees prepared and submitted the Plans to the Regional Board in compliance with certain provisions of the MS4 Permit; and E. In 2021, the Regional Board re-adopted the MS4 Permit by Order No.

R4-2021-0105. This version of the MS4 Permit included similar WMP and CIMP provisions; and
F. The Watershed Permittees are implementing the Plans in accordance with the MS4 Permit; and
G. The Parties have determined that authorizing GWMA to continue its retention of a consultant to implement the Plans will be beneficial to the Parties; and H. The Parties entered into the First Amendment to the MOU in order to:
(1) add implementation of the Plans to the scope and purpose of the MOU; and (2) provide a separate cost-share formula for the implementation of the Plans, subject to annual budget approval, in accordance with each Party’s cost share allocations; and
I. On July 9, 2020, the Parties entered into the Second Amendment to the MOU in order to: (1) extend the MOU’s term through September 30, 2025; (2) clarify that funding collected through this MOU may be used for the regional BMP projects agreed to by the Watershed Permittees; (3) incorporate GWMA’s administrative cost recovery program into the MOU; and (4) provide a consolidated cost-share formula for implementation of the Plans and any other approved expenditures, subject to annual budget approval; and
J. The Parties now desire to amend the MOU to extend the MOU’s term through September 30, 2030.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree that the following provisions of the MOU shall be amended as follows:

2. Section 1 of the MOU entitled “Recitals” is hereby amended by adding thereto Recitals A-I of Section 1 of this Third Amendment, which are set forth above and incorporated herein as though set forth in full.

3. Section 6 of the MOU entitled “Term” is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Section 6. Term. This MOU shall remain and continue in effect until September 30, 2030, unless sooner terminated as provided herein.”

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4. Exhibit “B” (“Annual Average Cost Sharing Formula beginning FY July 1, 2025”) attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full shall replace “Exhibit “B (“Cost Sharing Formula”) previously adopted under the Second Amendment.

5. Except for the changes specifically set forth herein, all other terms and conditions of the MOU and the First and Second Amendments shall remain in full force and effect.
[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this THIRD AMENDMENT to be executed on their behalf, respectively, as follows:

DATE: _____________________ LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION

INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER

MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS

AUTHORITY
_______________________________________
Adriana Figueroa
GWMA Chair
_______________________________________
Nicholas R. Ghirelli
General Counsel

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this THIRD AMENDMENT to be executed on their behalf, respectively, as follows:

DATE: _______________ CITY OF ARTESIA
City Manager
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
_____________________________
_____________________________
City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ ______________________________ _______________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk City Attorney

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this THIRD AMENDMENT to be executed on their behalf, respectively, as follows:

DATE: _______________ CITY OF BELLFLOWER
City Manager
City of Bellflower
16600 Civic Center Drive
Bellflower, CA 90706
_____________________________
_____________________________
City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk City Attorney

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this THIRD AMENDMENT to be executed on their behalf, respectively, as follows:

DATE: _______________ CITY OF CERRITOS
City Manager
P.O. Box 3130
Cerritos, CA 90703-3130
_______________________________
_______________________________
City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk City Attorney

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this THIRD AMENDMENT to be executed on their behalf, respectively, as follows:

DATE: _______________ CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
City Manager
21810 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
______________________________
______________________________
City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________ ______________________________ _________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk City Attorney

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this THIRD AMENDMENT to be executed on their behalf, respectively, as follows:

DATE: _______________ CITY OF DOWNEY
City Manager
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
_____________________________
_____________________________
City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ______________________________ _____________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk City Attorney

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this THIRD AMENDMENT to be executed on their behalf, respectively, as follows:

DATE: ______________ CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS
City Manager
21815 Pioneer Blvd
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
________________________________
________________________________
City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________ ______________________________ __________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk City Attorney

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this THIRD AMENDMENT to be executed on their behalf, respectively, as follows:

DATE: ____________ CITY OF LA MIRADA
City Manager
13700 La Mirada Blvd
La Mirada, CA 90638
_______________________________
_______________________________
City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk City Attorney

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this THIRD AMENDMENT to be executed on their behalf, respectively, as follows:

DATE: _______________ CITY OF LAKEWOOD
City Manager
5050 Clark Avenue
Lakewood, CA 90712
_______________________________
_______________________________
City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________ ______________________________ _________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk City Attorney

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this THIRD AMENDMENT to be executed on their behalf, respectively, as follows:

DATE: ______________ CITY OF LONG BEACH
City Manager
333 West Ocean Boulevard, 13th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
_______________________________
_______________________________
City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk City Attorney
______________________________
Deputy City Attorney

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this THIRD AMENDMENT to be executed on their behalf, respectively, as follows:

DATE: _______________ CITY OF NORWALK
City Manager
12700 Norwalk Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650
________________________________
________________________________
City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________ ______________________________ __________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk City Attorney

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this THIRD AMENDMENT to be executed on their behalf, respectively, as follows:

DATE: _______________ CITY OF PICO RIVERA
City Manager
6615 Passons Boulevard
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
________________________________
________________________________
City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________ ________________________________ ____________________________ ________________________________ City Clerk City Attorney

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this THIRD AMENDMENT to be executed on their behalf, respectively, as follows:

DATE: _______________ CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
City Manager
11710 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
_______________________________
_______________________________
City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________ ______________________________ _________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk City Attorney

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this THIRD AMENDMENT to be executed on their behalf, respectively, as follows:

DATE: _______________ CITY OF WHITTIER
City Manager
13230 Penn Street
Whittier, CA 90602
_______________________________
_______________________________
City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________ _______________________________ ______________________________ _______________________________ City Clerk-Treasurer City Attorney

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this THIRD AMENDMENT to be executed on their behalf, respectively, as follows:

DATE: _____________ LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD

CONTROL DISTRICT
County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Works
By: _______________________________
Chief Engineer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Dawyn R Harrison
County Counsel
________________________________
Deputy

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Exhibit B
Annual Average Cost Sharing Formula beginning FY July 1, 2025

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Agency Area
(sq. mile)
Cost Share
Percentage
90% of Average Cost
(after Deducting
LACFCD’s Cost)
Proportioned Based
on Area
10% of Average
Cost (after
Deducting
LACFCD’s Cost)
Proportioned
Equally
Total Average
Annual Cost*
Artesia 1.62 1.85% $12,777.67 $5,903.29 $18,680.96
Bellflower 1.90 2.17% $14,987.86 $5,903.29 $20,891.15
Cerritos 8.82 10.09% $69,690.10 $5,903.29 $75,593.39
Diamond Bar 14.89 17.03% $117,623.63 $5,903.29 $123,526.92 Downey 6.62 7.57% $52,284.84 $5,903.29 $58,188.13
Hawaiian Gardens 0.96 1.10% $7,597.53 $5,903.29 $13,500.82 La Mirada 7.84 8.97% $61,954.43 $5,903.29 $67,857.72
Lakewood 2.02 2.31% $15,954.82 $5,903.29 $21,858.11
Long Beach 3.34 3.82% $26,384.16 $5,903.29 $32,287.45
Norwalk 9.76 11.16% $77,080.43 $5,903.29 $82,983.72
Pico Rivera 6.14 7.02% $48,486.08 $5,903.29 $54,389.36
Santa Fe Springs 8.88 10.15% $70,104.51 $5,903.29 $76,007.80 Whittier 14.66 16.76% $115,758.78 $5,903.29 $121,662.07 LACFCD (5% of total) -- $34,135.40 -- $34,135.40
Total 87.45 100.00% $724,820.24 $76,742.76 $801,563.00
* Does not include GWMA Administrative Fee and Indirect Administrative Fee (approved by GWMA Board annually).

Notes:
• The LSGR Watershed Group will determine and approve a budget each year for the following fiscal year necessary to comply with the MS4 permit(s).
• The average Watershed budget for the next four years is anticipated to range between $656,984.85 and $795,297.45, (Average = $726,141.15) depending on the potential for a new regional MS4 Permit to go in effect, plus GWMA administrative fees. The current MS4 Permit is scheduled to expire on September 11, 2026. The watershed budgets may be higher if reassessments of the Watershed Management Program (WMP), the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP), and the Reasonable Assurance Analysis (RAA) are required for the new Permit.
• Other agencies may participate upon approval of cost sharing agreements by the LSGR Watershed Committee and GWMA. Future participants shall be assessed a late entry cost as if they had been a participant from the beginning of the Metals TMDL MOU, as of March 1, 2012, unless otherwise determined by the LSGR Watershed Committee.
• Watershed Permittees and the cost share are subject to modifications due to, but not limited to, changes in the number of participating agencies, refinements in mapping, and changes in boundaries. • LACFCD’s annual contribution shall not exceed $100,000 unless otherwise amended.

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ATTACHMENT 2-C
Lower San Gabriel River (LSGR)
Watershed Management Group (WMG) PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Source: Gateway Water Management Authority (GWMA) SHEET 3 OF 3 Page 130 of 141
Agenda Item #: 8.1
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
SUBJECT: Amendments to Title 15 of the Diamond Bar City Code to Adopt the State Fire Marshal's Updates to the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

STRATEGIC GOAL: Safe, Sustainable and Healthy Community RECOMMENDATION:

HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND AMENDING THE DIAMOND BAR CITY CODE."
FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.

BACKGROUND:

On July 15, 2025, Ordinance No. 02 (2025) was introduced to adopt the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps released by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) through its Fire and Resource Assessment Program (FRAP), pursuant to Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189. The City Council approved the first reading by a 3-2 vote, and set the matter for a public hearing and second reading on August 5, 2025. There were no changes to the draft ordinance.

Ordinance No. 02 (2025) included in Attachment 1 is being presented for its second reading, public hearing and adoption.

ANALYSIS:

As discussed in the July 15 staff report (Attachment 3), the ordinance updates the City’s reference map for Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) in accordance with the latest mapping released by CAL FIRE on March 24, 2025. While the underlying fire-resistant construction and defensible space requirements remain

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Agenda Item #: 8.1
Meeting Date: August 5, 2025
unchanged, the revised map expands the VHFHSZ to include additional areas throughout Diamond Bar based on enhanced wildfire modeling.

For a detailed overview of the new map boundaries, modeling methodology, and associated requirements, please refer to the staff report from the July 15, 2025 meeting.

Council Discussion Summary:

When the proposed ordinance was first introduced at the July 15, 2025 City Council meeting, Council Members expressed opposition, citing concerns that the Zone 0 brush clearance requirement represented another instance of regulatory overreach by the State. While the State has established the brush clearance zones (Zones 0, 1, and 2) pursuant to Government Code Section 51182, it is important to clarify that the defensible space requirements for Zones 1 (5 to 30 feet from structures) and Zone 2 (30 to 100 feet) have been in effect since January 1, 2023. In contrast, Zone 0 — the ember-resistant zone within 5 feet of structures — is still undergoing State rulemaking, with final regulations expected by the end of 2025. Although Zone 0 is recognized in the State’s defensible space framework, its enforcement is currently limited and discretionary. In the absence of new construction, substantial renovation, or a building permit that triggers application of the wildfire hardening provisions in the Building and Residential Codes, there is no mandate requiring the City or any agency to actively enforce Zone 0 standards at this time. As such, while the proposed ordinance reflects the updated mapping and recognizes State guidance, implementation of Zone 0 defensible space measures will depend on future State regulations and local policy decisions.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:

Pursuant to California Government Code 50022.3, a public hearing is required prior to the second reading of any ordinance amending the Building Standards Codes. Pursuant to the California Government Code 50022.3 and 6066, a public hearing notice was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on July 23, 2025, and July 28, 2025.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The proposed ordinance does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b). Accordingly, the adoption is exempt from CEQA.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Ordinance as to form.

PREPARED BY:

Greg Gubman, Community Development Director, Community Development ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance No. 02 (2025)

2. Diamond Bar Fire Hazard Severity Zones, Updated 3/24/25

3. July 15, 2025 City Council Report

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ORDINANCE NO. 02 (2025)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND

BAR DESIGNATING VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN

ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND AMENDING THE DIAMOND BAR
CITY CODE.

WHEREAS, the State Fire Marshal has identified areas within the City of Diamond Bar that fall within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 51179 requires that local agencies designate, by ordinance, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal; and WHEREAS, the City of Diamond Bar received updated VHFHSZ recommendations for its Local Responsibility Area (LRA) from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, as depicted on the map titled Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Area (LRA) for Diamond Bar, dated March 24, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b). Accordingly, the adoption is exempt from CEQA; and WHEREAS, the City introduced for first reading this Ordinance on July 15, 2025, at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the codes and standards identified in this Ordinance as amended herein.

WHEREAS, the City held public hearing on August 5, 2025, at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the codes and standards identified in this Ordinance as amended herein.

WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar hereby ordains as follows:

Section 1. Section 15.00.3220(4) of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
(4) Fire Hazard Severity Zone Amended.

The City Council hereby designates Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones as

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Ordinance No. 02 (2025)
2 recommended by the Director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and as shown on the map titled Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Area (LRA) for Diamond Bar prepared by the Fire and Resource Assessment Program (FRAP), dated March 24, 2025. This map shall be retained on file in the office of the Building Official and made available for public inspection.

Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect 30-days after adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar on the 5th day of August, 2025.

CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
__________________________
Chia Yu Teng, Mayor
ATTEST:

I, Kristina Santana, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council held on the 15th day of July, 2025, and was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 5th day of August, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

__________________________
Kristina Santana, City Clerk

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City and County boundaries as of 10/22/24 (CA Board of Equalization) CAL FIRE State Responsibility Areas (SRA25_1)
CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZSRA23_3, FHSZLRA_25_1) Data Sources:

Daniel Berlant, State Fire Marshal, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Joe Tyler, Director/Fire Chief, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources, CA Natural Resources Agency The State of California and the Department of Forestry and Fire Gavin Newsom, Governor, State of California Protection make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of data or maps. Neither the State nor the Department shall be liable under any circumstances for any direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages with respect to any claim by any user or third party on account of, or arising from, the use of data or maps. and other relevant factors including areas where winds
have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.
statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, Government Code section 51178 requires the State Fire
Marshal to identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent Waterbody
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Agenda #: 7.1
Meeting Date: July 15, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Daniel Fox, City Manager
TITLE: AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 15 OF THE DIAMOND BAR CITY CODE TO

ADOPT THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S UPDATES TO THE VERY
HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES.

STRATEGIC
GOAL: Safe, Sustainable & Healthy Community
RECOMMENDATION:

A. Hear the staff presentation and receive any public testimony; B. Determine that the proposed ordinance does not constitute a project and is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b); and
C. Introduce for first reading by title only, waive full reading of Ordinance No. 02 (2025), and set for public hearing, second reading and adoption at the August 5, 2025 City Council meeting:

ORDINANCE NO. 02 (2025) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DESIGNATING VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD

SEVERITY ZONES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND AMENDING THE DIAMOND BAR CITY CODE.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.

BACKGROUND:

On November 15, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 03(2022), which incorporated the California Building Standards Code by reference pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958. Fire zone designations and requirements are contained in the California Building Code Chapter 7A and Residential Code Chapter

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R337.

On March 24, 2025, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps through its Fire and Resource Assessment Program (FRAP), pursuant to Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189. These updated maps are based on advanced modeling of wildfire behavior, including fire propagation through windborne embers. Government Code Section 51179(b)(3) prohibits local jurisdictions from reducing the areas identified by the State.

The updated maps were developed using advanced wildfire behavior modeling through CAL FIRE’s Fire and Resource Assessment Program. The updated methodology incorporates multiple scientific inputs, including historical fire occurrence, projected fire frequency, topography, slope, wind patterns, vegetation type and condition, and climate data. The resulting models simulate the likelihood and intensity of wildfire exposure to determine relative hazard levels across the landscape. These refinements allow for a more geographically precise identification of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZs), particularly in areas susceptible to ember-driven ignition.1 A side-by-side comparison of the pre-3/24/25 and the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps is provided below:

Key changes to the VHFHSZ boundaries in Diamond Bar are as follows:
• Expansion in the Summitridge trail area: Areas east of Diamond Bar Boulevard and north of Grand Avenue surrounding the Summitridge open space area have been upgraded from Moderate or High to Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. 1 CAL FIRE. Fire Hazard Severity Zones – Technical Methodology. Fire and Resource Assessment Program (FRAP), 2022. Available at: https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/rs4bpmpb/fhsz-tech-methodology2022.pdf

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• Expansion to the San Bernardino County Line: New VHFHSZ designations now include the neighborhood south of Grand Avenue at the eastern City limits, as well as all of the parcels in The Country east of Derringer and Indian Creek. • Expansion in the south: The Starshine Park and Ronald Reagan Park neighborhoods and other areas adjacent to Pathfinder Road have also been added to the VHFHSZ due to increased modeled fire risk.
• Retraction near Diamond Bar Boulevard: In the central portion of the City, the VHFHSZ boundary has been pulled back from certain developed areas along Diamond Bar Boulevard, reflecting lower hazard conditions. • Minor adjustments elsewhere: Small boundary shifts appear throughout central and southeastern Diamond Bar, with no major reductions observed. • Overall trend: The updated mapping reflects a net increase in areas designated as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, based on improved fire behavior modeling.

In accordance with Government Code Section 51182, CAL FIRE is also required to develop guidance for enforcing defensible space requirements in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZs). These areas are organized into three brush clearance zones, with new regulations for Zones 1 and 2 effective January 1, 2025. Rulemaking for Zone 0 is currently underway.

Brush Clearance Zones
• Zone 0 – Ember-Resistant Zone: No branches, mulch, combustible materials, fencing, or garbage containers within 5 feet of any structure. • Zone 1 – Lean, Clean, and Green Zone: Remove dead plants and branches; maintain at least 10 feet of clearance between tree canopies; manage vegetation between 5 and 30 feet of any structure.
• Zone 2 – Reduced Fuel Zone: Clear combustible shrubs, grasses, debris, and other flammable materials from 30 to 100 feet of any structure.

ANALYSIS:

The proposed ordinance amends Division 12 of Title 15 of the Diamond Bar Municipal Code, which currently references a fire hazard severity zone map dated February 2011, located in Section 15.00.3220(4). That section amends California Residential Code Section R337.2.

The updated ordinance will replace the existing reference with the latest map issued by the State Fire Marshal on March 24, 2025. While the underlying Building and Residential Code requirements remain unchanged, the revised map expands the VHFHSZ to include additional areas, particularly in the northeastern and western portions of the City.

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Properties included within the VHFHSZ will be subject to wildfire hardening and brush clearance measures, which include the following construction and defensible space standards:

BUILDING FEATURE REQUIREMENT
Roofing:

Roof Covering Class A
Gaps at Roof Covering Firestopped or No.72 ASTM cap sheet Valleys 26-gauge flashing over 36” wide No.72 ASTM cap
sheet
Gutters Gutter guard/cover
Attic Ventilation:

Screening Fire Marshal/ASTM E2886 listed
Dormer Vent 1/16” to 1/8” noncombustible
Eaves Protected underside
Exterior Wall:

Wall Noncombustible or fire rated materials
Glazing 20-minute or tempered
Doors 1-3/8” thick noncombustible or solid-core
Decking:

Exterior patios, decks,
etc. Noncombustible, heavy-timber, or equal
Brush Clearing:

Defensible Space Vegetation management within 100’ of structure Retrofit Triggers and City Enforcement Role:

While the updated ordinance does not impose retrofit requirements on existing structures, certain wildfire hardening measures are triggered when improvements are proposed. Under California Building Code Chapter 7A and California Residential Code Chapter R337, the following thresholds apply:
• Partial Improvements: When specific building components—such as roofing, attic ventilation, exterior walls, decking, or glazing—are replaced or modified, those elements must comply with current wildfire-resistant construction standards, even if the remainder of the structure remains unchanged.
• Major Alterations: If more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any 12-month period, the entire roof must be upgraded to a Class A fire-resistant system in accordance with CBC Section 705A. Additionally, any vent, wall, or eave work within the project scope must meet Chapter 7A standards. • New Construction and Substantial Remodels: All new buildings, additions, and substantial remodels located within the VHFHSZ must comply fully with Chapter 7A and R337 requirements for exterior wildfire exposure.

Defensible space and vegetation management requirements, including those for Zones 1 and 2, remain applicable to existing structures pursuant to Public Resources Code

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Section 4291 and Title 14, Section 1299.03 of the California Code of Regulations, regardless of construction activity.

With respect to Zone 0, which designates the first five feet around a structure as an ember-resistant zone, CAL FIRE has initiated rulemaking as directed by Assembly Bill 3074 (2020). While final regulations and implementation timelines are still pending, local jurisdictions are anticipated to play a key role in enforcement. Once adopted, Zone 0 requirements will supplement existing brush clearance standards by prohibiting combustible vegetation and materials within five feet of any structure in the VHFHSZ.

The City of Diamond Bar may be responsible for implementing these new provisions through building inspections, code enforcement, public education, and coordination with CAL FIRE. Staff will monitor regulatory developments and return to the City Council with proposed amendments or program recommendations as needed to support Zone 0 compliance and wildfire resilience.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The proposed ordinance does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b).

Accordingly, the adoption is exempt from CEQA.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Ordinance as to form.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:

In compliance with Government Code Section 50022.3, a Notice of Public Hearing will be published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing on August 5, 2025.

PREPARED BY:

REVIEWED BY:

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Attachments:

1. Ordinance No. 02 (2025) - 2025 Fire Zone Map Updates

2. Diamond Bar Fire Hazard Severity Zones, updated 3/24/25

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Diamond Bar City CouncilAugust 5, 2025

Diamond Bar City Council
August 5, 2025