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. 

City Council By-District Elections Online Public Workshop Scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on March 9, 2022

Residents are encouraged to attend this online workshop to learn more about the districting process and how to provide input that will be used in the creation of the voting districts in Diamond Bar. 

Workshop will be conducted via Zoom, signup information will be available on the City's districting webpage prior to the meeting.

To learn more about the City's transition from at-large to by-district elections, sign up to receive updates, and participation opportunities, including online and in-person workshops, visit www.diamondbarca.gov/districting.

Drive-Through Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Takes Place on March 5 in Diamond Bar

Los Angeles County is holding a free household hazardous and electronic waste collection event in Diamond Bar on Saturday, March 5.

Starting at 9 a.m. and until 3 p.m., residents can drive to 1300 block of Bridge Gate Drive(near the entrance to the Kaiser Permanente Medical Of?ces) and drop off their unwanted items.

Accepted items are household chemicals such as automotive products, disinfectants, fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, weed killers, poisons, spray paints, stains and varnishes, as well as electronic items such as cell phones, computers, electronic games, printers, televisions, stereos, VCRs, DVD players, and microwaves.

Items for drop-off must be packed in disposable sturdy boxes and placed in the trunk or pick-up bed with no other items. Once at the event, event workers will remove the boxes while participants remain in their vehicle with the windows closed at all times.

For a complete list of all accepted items, visit www.CleanLA.com or call 888-CleanLA (253-2652).

Download event flyer March 5 HHW Event Flyer

Extended Weekend Closure of NB SR-57 Starts March 4

On March 4, Caltrans will begin an extended weekend closure of the northbound State Route 57 (SR-57) from S Diamond Bar Boulevard to Pathfinder Road for paving work. Closure is scheduled to be in place through Monday, March 7.

Closures details:

• Full closure of northbound SR-57 from S Diamond Bar Boulevard to Pathfinder Road • Friday, March 4 from 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m. • Sunday, March 6 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
  
  
• Saturday, March 5 through Sunday, March 6 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Three right lanes closed on northbound SR-57 at Pathfinder Road
  
  
• Friday, March 4 through Monday March 7 from 11:59 p.m. to 4 a.m. • Left lane closed on southbound SR-57 from SR-60/SR-57 connector to Pathfinder Road

Motorists should expect delays and are strongly advised to use alternate routes. Detours will be posted. Additionally, motorists can check traffic conditions before they leave by visiting the Caltrans Quickmap (quickmap.dot.ca.gov).

Take the City’s Website Redesign Survey

The City is planning a redesign of its website, and wants your input to help improve its content, functionality and ease of use. The survey consists of eight questions, and takes approximately 3-5 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous and the survey will remain open through Thursday, March 31. If you have questions regarding the survey, contact the City’s Public Information Division at info@diamondbarca.gov or (909) 839-7055.

Community Development Department

February 2022 Plan Check and Permit Revenues

The City issued 136 building permits and received $77,044 in permit and plan check fees in February.  Overall revenues are following the budget estimate trend line for the current fiscal year; however revenues over the remaining four months will need to average $99,600 to reach the projected annual revenue.

Public Works Department

Asphalt Repairs by MCI Metro on Diamond Bar Boulevard near Quail Summit Drive

Public Works coordinated with HP Communications, contractor for MCI Metro Access Transmission Services (Verizon), to repair an asphalt depression on southbound Diamond Bar Boulevard near Quail Summit Drive.

In early-2020, MCI Metro’s contractors bored underneath the roadway to install new fiber optic cable service; this depression was caused by settlement of a backfilled trench. Public Works staff urged MCI Metro’s contractors to expedite the repairs to avoid the formation of a pothole or other adverse roadway condition. The contractors started the asphalt repair work on Tuesday, March 1 and is anticipated for final restoration by the week of March 14.

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.

Parks and Recreation Department

City Employees Take Action to Locate Lost Hiker

On February 25, Administrative Assistant Debbie Gonzales received a call from a frantic Diamond Bar resident, Jaya Vemuri, who was lost on one of the Diamond Bar trails. She started off at Sycamore Canyon Park trailhead and somehow managed to make her way off the marked trail and ended up somewhere within Sycamore Canyon.

Fortunately, Recreation Coordinator Ramiro Valderrama was in the office with a team of part-time staff members and offered to assist in locating the hiker. Together, Debbie and Ramiro managed to get an approximate location of where Ms. Vemuri was, plus her mobile phone number, before heading off to begin the search. He was joined by Senior Recreation Leader Adam Gonzales, and Recreation Leaders Ray Lopez, Alex Rayela, and Sophia Paniagua.  
 
After nearly 30 minutes of searching, staff was unable to locate the missing hiker, but realized the Apple iPhone has a “Share my Location” feature.  At that point, Recreation Leader Sophia Paniagua assisted Ms. Vemuri by talking her through the necessary steps to utilize this feature on her phone.  Thanks to modern technology and diligent staff, Ms. Vemuri was located a few minutes later just east of the Racquetball Condominium complex! 
 
Although, Ms. Vemuri was tired and thirsty, she was able to walk out with staff who provided water and a ride home without needing medical attention.

As a reminder, before you head off to take a hike, let someone know where you will be and what time to expect you home, and take plenty of water.

Stay Connected with City Hall

City Council Meeting Recap for March 1, 2022

• Proclaimed March as American Red Cross Month
  
  
• Conducted the first of five public hearings to begin the City’s transition from at-large to by-district elections. Discussion topics included community interest and local factors that should be considered when determining district maps.

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

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