Issued weekly by the City of Diamond Bar - December 3, 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.

Latest Issue of City Newsletter and Recreation Guide Available Online

Check out the December issue of the City newsletter, Diamond Bar Connection, and the Winter/Spring 2021-2022 edition of the Recreation Guide. Browse interactive issue or download pdf copy at https://www.diamondbarca.gov/210/Community-Recreation-Guide

Environmental Services

image of shredded paper with word confidential printed on top

Contactless Paper Shredding Event Takes Place December 4

The City will host a Contactless Shredding event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 4. Residents are able to get rid of old, unwanted and confidential papers in a safe and convenient manner. The drive through event will be held at the AQMD West Parking Lot located at 21865 Copley Drive. All paper shredding will be done on site, no reservations required.

Parks and Recreation Department

Recent Donations Help Stock Local Food Bank

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the annual Food Donation Drive at the Diamond Bar Center on Thursday, November 18. A total of 1,800 lbs. of canned and non-perishable foods were collected and then delivered to the Pomona Valley Food Bank.

teens participating in team building activity

DB 4Youth Club Meeting

This week, DB 4Youth members gathered for their last official meeting of the year. The members discussed programs for 2022, and signed up for upcoming volunteer opportunities, including this Saturday's Winter Snow Fest event. Members also participated in a team-building activity. The DB 4Youth program is an ongoing youth community group for teens 12-18 years old.

Join the Next Holiday Royal Icing Cookie Design Recreation Class

Learn the tips and tricks of using Royal Icing. Holiday cookie designs will be created using decorating techniques such as marbling of cookies and wet-on-wet icing. This popular workshop is a fun experience for the family and all the supplies needed are included! The next two-hour session takes place on December 6 from 6-8 p.m. at a cost of $50 for residents. Register today!

Adult Volleyball

There are only two weeks left in the current six-week session that ends December 13, 2021. Adult Volleyball takes place on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Chaparral Middle School. First-time participants can drop in and try out the program once per session. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (909) 839-7070 for questions.

Public Works Department

sandblasting of colored intersection paint

School Zone Traffic Safety Improvements Completed

The City’s Public Works Department and Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church school staff worked together to enhance traffic safety along Golden Springs.

After several field assessments by Public Works staff, it was determined that improved signage and updated crosswalk striping would improve safety and increase driver awareness on Golden Springs leading up to and immediately adjacent to Mt. Calvary and Lorbeer Middle School.

On Wednesday, November 24, staff implemented the first phase of improvements which included repainting and re-aligning of the existing crosswalk on Golden Springs Drive at Prospectors Road. The updated alignment is consistent with the latest Public Works Standards. And changing the color from white to yellow improves driver visibility and awareness and is consistent with the California Vehicle Code for crosswalks within a school zone. The second phase of improvements will include updated School Zone signage along Golden Springs Drive.

newly repainted yellow crosswalk markers

aftermath of vehicle accident with downed power pole

Traffic Signal Electrical Pedestal and Street Light Pole Knocked Down

Early Friday morning, November 19, 2021, a traffic accident occurred along westbound Diamond Bar Boulevard at the Silver Hawk intersection. One of the vehicles involved in the accident knocked down both the traffic signal electrical pedestal and the street light pole located at the intersection's southwest corner.

Staff from the City's Public Works Department immediately deployed resources, including traffic control support from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, to minimize congestion during the AM and PM rush hours. The City's traffic signal maintenance contractor and Southern California Edison (SCE) crews were able to complete all repairs during the same weekend. The photos show the site "Before" (upper left) and "After" (lower right) the repair work.

Community Development Department

New Online Business License Application Process

The City has launched a new online Business License Application. All individuals and businesses doing work within city limits, whether or not they have a physical location, are required to have a business license. Those individuals now have the option to conveniently complete and submit their applications online without having to make a trip to City Hall.

November 2021 Plan Check and Permit Revenues

The City issued 136 building permits and received $81,564.72 in permit and plan check fees in November. Revenue was 8.1% lower than in November 2020, and 11.3% lower than pre-pandemic November 2019. Overall revenues are currently about 5% below the budget estimate trend line for the fiscal year.

two men in hard hats inspecting construction

November Code Enforcement Activity

New Cases Opened: 58
Inspections Performed: 194
Notices Issued: 169
Citations Written: 17
Total Fines & Penalties: $6,225
Cases Closed 73

Unpermitted Construction

Stop Work Orders: 4
Permit Fees to Legalize: $2,169

New Business Licenses Issued November 19 through November 30

Global Imports, Inc.
21680 Gateway Center Drive, Suite 170 – Business services and consulting

Gelly Bar
402 Prospectors Road, Unit H – Manicures, pedicures and eyelashes

INYA, Inc.
1370 Valley Vista Drive, Suite 235 – Environmental consulting, remediation and technical support services to government agencies and government contractors

Capricorn Auto Club, LLC
727 Brea Canyon Road, Unit 13 – Auto repair and maintenance

Nu Bloom Esthetics
237 S. Diamond Bar Boulevard (Phenix Salon Suites), Unit 110 – Facials and skin care

Stay Connected with City Hall

City Council Meetings

View December 7 City Council Meeting Agenda

Upcoming Meetings

Planning Commission - December 14
City Council - December - December 21

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 for participation details at www.diamondbarca.gov/agendas. Sign up to receive notifications when new meeting agendas are posted by visiting www.diamondbarca.gov/signup.

Contact Information

City of Diamond Bar

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

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