Diamond Bar City Council Meeting May 19, 2026

The City of Diamond Bar held a City Council meeting on May 19, 2026, which included presentations, proclamations, public comments, and a public hearing on city workforce vacancies and recruitment efforts. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of the third amendment to the agreement with Tory Gallison and Partners for the Town Center Specific Plan, which involved an additional appropriation. The council also adopted resolutions setting public hearings for levying assessments in landscape assessment districts. The public hearing focused on workforce data, vacancy rates, recruitment processes, and retention challenges, with staff highlighting a 3.3% vacancy rate and ongoing efforts to attract qualified candidates, including targeted outreach for part-time summer positions. No new council considerations or major contract awards were discussed. The meeting also featured community recognitions and updates on emergency response efforts to a recent fire incident.