Issued weekly by the City of Diamond Bar - February 4, 2022

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.

Congratulations to the February 2022 Business of the Month - Niagara Bottling, LLC

Parks and Recreation Department

Recreation Drawing Classes for Tots

The Preschool Drawing class introduces children, ages 3 to 5 years, to drawing in a positive and nurturing environment. As students learn to draw, they discover color fun, and become familiar with objects, all while practicing following directions and staying on task in preparation for Kindergarten. All materials are included. Click HERE to register today!

Spring Fling Picnic Luncheon

Enjoy a refreshing boxed lunch, music, entertainment and partake in fun games for a chance to win prizes at the Spring Fling Picnic. This outdoor picnic style luncheon, for those 55 years and older, takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 24 at the Diamond Bar Center. Guests will be required to follow COVID-19 guidelines, including physical distancing and wearing a face mask, unless while actively eating or drinking at their seat.

Pre-registration is required! Resident fee is $15 per person and $20 per person for non-residents. Register today here.

Community Development Department

January 2022 Plan Check and Permit Revenues

The City issued 116 building permits and received $219,805 in permit and plan check fees in January, which was the highest revenue total for a single month since July 2019. The spike in revenue was due to the issuance of the building permit for the 47,600 square-foot office building at the new hotel-anchored development under construction at the corner of Brea Canyon Road and the westbound SR 60 offramp. As a result, overall revenues are currently 7% above the budget estimate trend line for the current fiscal year.

Building Inspection Activity

A total of 207 building inspections were performed during January 2022.

January 2022 Code Enforcement Activity

New Cases Opened: 71
Inspections Performed: 207
Notices Issued: 111
Citations Written: 14
Total Fines & Penalties: $3,700
Cases Closed 50

Unpermitted Construction

Stop Work Orders: 7
Permit Fees to Legalize: $2,738

Public Works Department

Los Angeles County Sewer Manhole Adjustment on Diamond Bar Blvd.

The Public Works Department coordinated with the County of Los Angeles to adjust a sewer manhole in the bicycle lane on northbound Diamond Bar Boulevard near Cold Spring Lane. The County’s crews performed the repair work on Monday, January 24 and restored the asphalt on Wednesday, February 2. Residents are encouraged to report hazards directly to the City’s Public Works Department by calling (909) 839-7040, via the Diamond Bar Connected mobile app, or online at www.diamondbarca.gov/report.

The adjacent photos depict the sewer manhole before and after it was adjusted and repaved

Stay Connected with City Hall

City Council Meeting Recap for February 1, 2022

Highlights of action taken:

Recognition of Niagara Bottling, LLC as February Business of the Month (video)
City Manager Reports - Q1/Q2 2021 Strategic Plan Update

Approved proclamation declaring February as Black History Month
Approved amendment to consultant services agreement with Environmental Science Associates to prepare a mitigated negative declaration for the Crooked Creek residential subdivision project in the amount of $190,980
Approved consulting services agreement with Nichols Consulting Engineers for the Diamond Bar Pavement Management System update in the amount of $66,220

View complete meeting agenda and video of February 1 City Council meeting

Upcoming Meetings

Planning Commission – February 8
City Council – February 15

Upcoming City Council and Commission meetings will be conducted in virtual-only mode until further notice. Details on how to register and participate remotely is available on the first page of every meeting agenda. Learn more and view archived City meetings at www.diamondbarca.gov/agendas.

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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