Issued weekly by the City of Diamond Bar - October 8, 2021

Welcome to Weekly Highlights from City Hall - Each issue of this electronic bulletin will contain brief news and information about City programs, services and projects.

Diamond Bar Restaurant Week Launches Today!

Explore and enjoy the diversity of Diamond Bar's food scene during restaurant week- October 8 through 24, 2021. Submit receipts from all eateries for a chance to win prizes Visit www.dbrestaurantweek.com for specials and Dine & Win contest details.

Parks and Recreation Programs

Kinder Skills

The latest session of Kinder Skills, themed Community Workers!, is now underway. Children ages 3, 4 and 5 years of age will learn all about the workers in our communities that keep us safe, healthy, and thriving while also learning Kindergarten readiness skills. Classes are ongoing with every session offering new lessons.

Recreation Classes Are Back In Person

Cookie decorating classes by Recreation class instructor and Diamond Bar resident Geri Keller will be taking place at the Diamond Bar Center in October. There are a variety of classes to choose from which encompass the basics of cookie decorating to holiday themed classes to prepare for upcoming holidays.

Youth Basketball

Registration is now open for the popular youth basketball league for children ages 4 to13. Young players learn the basics of the game of basketball in a safe and recreational environment. Early registration is highly encouraged as space is limited and filling fast.

Diamond Bar Center Accepting Reservations through 2023

The Diamond Bar Center offers beautiful views and amenities to host once-in-a-lifetime events - weddings, quinceaneras, birthdays, or holiday banquets. For reservation information, call (909) 839-7065 or email rentals@diamondbarcenter.com.

Public Works Department Construction Project Updates

golf course project installing support wall forms

Grand Avenue / Golden Springs Drive Intersection Improvement Project

Construction crews are busy installing the forms, which are used to shape the concrete pouring for the new retaining wall that will support the widened roadway when backfilled at the northeast section of the intersection and adjacent golf course parking lot.

SoCal Gas Maintenance Project

This week, Southern California Gas Company completed the repair of a residential gas service line on Palomino Drive, between Platina Drive and El Encino Drive. Final concrete restoration is scheduled to be completed at a later date. Photo shows the excavation within the parkway to access the residential gas mainline.
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Southern California Edison Emergency Service Repair

Emergency repairs were completed on Tuesday, October 5 of a residential electrical service disruption at Robin Oaks Terrace. Final concrete restoration is scheduled for a later date. Photo shows the excavation in the concrete to access the failed electrical service that was replaced by contractors.

MCI Metro Improvement Project

Work to place new underground fiber optic cable on Grand Avenue between Montefino Avenue and Diamond Bar Boulevard continues this week. Construction activity is anticipated to be completed by Friday, October 15. Photo shows contractors actively boring along Grand Avenue, without affecting the decorated amenities in the crosswalk and sidewalk, for the placement of new conduit underneath the roadway.

Community Development Department

September 2021 Plan Check and Permit Revenues

The City issued 167 building permits and received $97,324.12 in permit and plan check fees in September. Revenue was slightly lower compared to September 2020, and 21.3% lower compared September 2019. Overall revenues for the first quarter of the current fiscal year are thus far trending consistently with budget estimates.

New Business Licenses issued from September 30 through October 5, 2021

JDNT LLC dba Stargaze Salon
1220 Diamond Bar Boulevard, Unit A – Hair salon.
Lotus Healthcare Partners, Inc.
414 Prospectors Road, Suite G – home care agency, licensed by the CA Department of Health to provide various types of home health services to its clients in their places of residence.
Jeta1
20651 Golden Springs Drive, Suite F-185 – Online vendor of housewares.
JYL Group, Inc. dba Fit Body Boot Camp
1139 S. Diamond Bar Boulevard, Unit F – Fitness franchise specializing in 30-minute group workouts.
Parikh Mehta & Associates
2232 Golden Springs Drive, Unit 110 – CPA firm.
Agape Care Services
750 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard, #214 – Office for non-medical home care agency.

Stay Connected with City Hall

City Council Meetings

Watch the October 5, 2021 City Council meeting

Upcoming meetings

Planning Commission Meeting - October 13, 2021
City Council Meeting - October 19, 2021
State of the City - October 20, 2021
Planning Commission Meeting - October 26, 2021

All City meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged to participate in-person at City Hall, by phone, or online. See meeting agendas participation details at www.diamondbarca.gov/agendas.

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Contact Information

City of Diamond Bar

21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 839-7000 | info@diamondbarca.gov
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