Issued weekly by the City of Diamond Bar - April 8, 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.

In-Person District Mapping Workshop this Saturday

Residents interested in learning about the City's transition from at-large to district-based elections are encouraged to attend a community workshop taking place at 10 a.m. this Saturday, April 9 at the Heritage Park Community Center, 1600 S. Brea Canyon Road.

This workshop will open with a brief presentation on why and how the transition is happening followed by an overview of the legal requirements and population data that apply to the formation of the new voting districts. There will be time for questions and answers, and staff and consultants will be available to help interested attendees create and submit proposed maps for the City Council to consider.

Learn More about the Districting Process and Get Involved

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Propose a Map - Draw your Own

Have ideas on how the lines should be drawn for Diamond Bar's new voting districts? Share them with the City Council by submitting a proposed map.

Both printable maps and an online mapping tool are available for your use at www.diamondbarca.gov/districting. Your proposed map may delineate boundaries for a single district in one part of town or for all five districts citywide.

Attend the Next Public Hearing

The next City Council meeting of April 19 will include a public hearing regarding the proposed transition to district-based elections.

The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. and you may participate either

in person by visiting City Hall, located at 21810 Copley Drive, or
remotely (online or by phone) using the link or phone number and access code that will be published on the agenda the Friday before the meeting at www.diamondbarca.gov/agendas.

During the public hearing, council members will take public comment before considering a first reading of an ordinance to transition to district elections and potentially selecting and adopting a district map and district election sequencing.

A copy of the public hearing notice is posted at www.diamondbarca.gov/publichearings.

Background, FAQ and Latest on Districting Diamond Bar

Learn more about the City's transition from at-large to by-district elections, watch previous workshops and public hearings, and find out about upcoming opportunities to participate or provide input by visiting www.diamondbarca.gov/districting.

Contactless Paper Shredding Events

Safely and securely dispose of confidential or sensitive documents at one of several drive-through paper shredding events the City is hosting April-August.

All events will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays in the South Coast Air Quality Management District parking lot located at 21865 Copley Drive on the following dates: April 16, May 28, June 25, July 23, and August 27.

Advance registration is not required. However, there is a limit of two banker boxes (or one 13-gallon trash bag) per household to ensure everyone who attends is able to be served.

Documents for shredding must not be in binders or sheet protectors, or fastened with rubber bands or binder clips. Staples and paperclips are OK. Also, documents should be placed in the trunk or rear of the vehicle.

When arriving on site, remain in the vehicle and follow staff directions to proceed to the designated paper shredding location where the documents will be retrieved and shredded while you wait.

Any questions may be directed to the City’s Environmental Services Division at greendb@diamondbarca.gov or (909) 839-7015.

Community Development Department

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Brea Canyon Business Park Development To Go Before the Planning Commission April 12

The Planning Commission will review the following proposed revisions to the hotel-anchored Brea Canyon Business Park development at 850 Brea Canyon Road:

Replace the single-story, 8,900 square-foot medical office building and associated with a single-story 6,500 square-foot commercial building to accommodate a drive-through restaurant and up to two future retail or fast-food restaurant tenants.
Increase the hotel room count from 109 to 124 (a proposed increase of 15 rooms).
Provide a southbound left-turn pocket on Brea Canyon Road to accommodate a left turn in access to the property
Retain and refurbish the existing, 65-foot high pylon sign located alongside the offramp.

March 2022 Plan Check and Permit Revenues

The City issued 211 building permits and received $145,965 in permit and plan check fees in March, the second highest March revenue number since 2017 (when South Pointe was still under construction). Third-quarter plan check and permit revenues have placed the Building and Safety Division solidly on track to meet the current fiscal year revenue target.

Building Inspection Activity

A total of 332 building inspections were performed during March 2022.

March 2022 Code Enforcement Activity

New Cases Opened: 90
Inspections Performed: 273
Notices Issued: 139
Citations Written: 31
Total Fines & Penalties: $11,250
Cases Closed 75

Unpermitted Construction

Stop Work Orders: 9
Permit Fees to Legalize: $7,149

New Businesses: March 30-April 5

Walmay Logistics, Inc.
20955 Pathfinder Road, Unit 240
Business office for freight forwarding and logistics services. No on-premise trucks or trailers.

Hair Salon
23555 Golden Springs Drive, Suite B

Public Works Department

The photos depict the new road lane and slope grading.

Grand Avenue/Golden Springs Drive Intersection Improvement Project

Slope and new road lane grading operations are currently underway on the southeast quadrant of the intersection. All retaining walls in front of the Golf Course parking lot have been completed, along with the new concrete curb and gutter and pavers. All electrical, streetscape, concrete flatwork, pre-cast architectural features, and architectural lighting will continue for the next couple of months on the Golf Course sides of the intersection. Staff will continue to work closely with the contractor to minimize delays at this intersection and keep the Sheriff's Department, Fire Station #120, and the public informed of potential delays.

Sidewalk Improvements on
Diamond Bar Boulevard

The City’s contractor, Hardy & Harper, completed the pouring of all sidewalks on Diamond Bar Boulevard adjacent to El Pollo Loco restaurant. H&H’s crews remained on site removing forms and performing cleanup. Paving for gutter slots and driveways was also completed.

Street Rehabilitation Project
Planned for May

The Project will improve approximately 19 centerline miles of residential and collector streets with slurry seal, chip seal, localized asphalt concrete (AC) dig-outs, and curb ramp improvements in Area 1.

The Project will also rehabilitate Golden Springs Drive from Brea Canyon Road to Lemon Avenue with AC grind and overlay, enhanced bike lanes, signing and striping, and ADA curb ramp improvements.

Staff has completed the design and City Council has approved the design and plans at its April 5 meeting. Staff is in the process of procuring construction bids to begin the project in May after local schools begin summer break in order to avoid traffic impacts on parents and students during regular school hours.

Public notifications will be sent out to all affected residents and businesses well in advance of the construction start date.

Contractors are photographed actively boring underneath the sidewalk to install the new conduit that will later house the new fiber optic cable service.

Frontier's Fiber-to-the-Home Improvement Project Underway

Public Works issued an encroachment permit to Frontier Communications for the installation of new fiber optic cable on Fallow Field Drive, from Brea Canyon Cut-off Road to Silver Cloud Drive.

This project is part of an overall plan by Frontier to install new residential fiber optic services throughout the community this year.

Construction activity started April 4 and is anticipated to be completed by the week of May 16, with the final asphalt restorations will be scheduled for a later date.

Contractors are photographed actively boring along Golden Springs Drive for the placement of new conduit underneath the roadway.

MCI Metro Improvement Project on Golden Springs Drive

Public Works issued an encroachment permit to HP Communications, subcontractor for MCI Metro Access Transmission Services (Verizon), for the installation of new fiber optic cable on Golden Springs Drive, between Brea Canyon Road and Adel Avenue.

All construction activity on Golden Springs Drive is now complete, and asphalt restorations will be scheduled for a later date.

A second phase of this project, on Brea Canyon Road from Golden Springs Drive to Glenbrook Drive, is anticipated to start in the coming weeks.

Parks and Recreation Department

Summer Recreation Classes are now open for enrollment! Check out the new classes and camps lined up in the Summer Recreation Guide. With over 20 different week-long youth camps to choose from there is something for every child’s interest and age group. Space is limited so register today to hold your spot on the roster! Register at www.diamondbarca.gov/recregister.

graphic of couple dancing at a senior dance event

May 5 Senior Dance Tickets on Sale

As the weather warms up so is the dance floor at the Diamond Bar Center as preparations begin for next month’s Senior Dance! Celebrate Cinco De Mayo on Thursday, May 5 with friends, great music of all genres, delicious Mexican food, and everyone’s favorite – raffle prizes! Space is limited so be sure to sign up online or in person at the Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue. Tickets are $15 for Residents and $20 for Non-Residents. Sales stop Friday, April 29 at 12 pm or until full.

Join the Diamond Bar Team

Finance Supervisor

Full-time - $78,096.51 - $104,656.79 Annually
Application deadline: Continuous

Senior Maintenance Worker
Full-time - $3,780.29 - $5,065.95 Monthly
Application deadline: April 10

Facility Attendant

Part-time Intermittent - $16.00 - $17.50 Hourly
Application deadline: April 30

Recreation Leader

Part-time Intermittent - $15.50 - $17.00 Hourly
Application deadline: April 30

Senior Recreation Leader

Part-time Intermittent - $17.50 - $19.00 Hourly
Application deadline: April 30

Apply online at www.diamondbarca.gov/jobs.

Upcoming Meetings

Planning Commission Meeting - April 12
City Council Meeting - April 19
Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting - April 20
Planning Commission Meeting - April 26

Meeting participation is available in person and online. Participation details are 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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