Issued weekly by the City of Diamond Bar - May 13, 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.

District-Based Council Elections Update

Now that the City has completed the process of transitioning from at-large to by-district elections for city council seats, how diamond bar voters elect representatives will change with the upcoming November 2022 election.

The newly approved district map divides the city into five geographic areas that are relatively equal in population size, preserve communities of interest, have a contiguous shape, and follow natural boundaries wherever possible as required by law.

Under Diamond Bar’s new city council by-district election system, instead of casting votes to fill all five city council seats, Diamond Bar voters will only vote for one City Council candidate living in their district. The change in voting will start with the November 8, 2022 general municipal elections.

City Council seats for districts 1, 3, and 4 are up for election in November 2022, with the remaining districts 2 and 5 having elections in November 2024.

The new district-based election system will not change how the City Council governs the city, meaning it will continue to serve as one governing body that considers the city as whole when setting policies, adopting laws, and being responsive to community needs and concerns.

In the next few weeks, the City will launch a new interactive mapping tool to allow residents to input their address to locate their voting district. Alternatively, a copy of the final district map (public map 124279), is available for viewing and downloading on the Districting webpage at https://www.diamondbarca.gov/1088/Draft-District-Maps.

For questions, call City Hall at (909) 839-7000 or email districting.diamondbar@civicservice.com .

Community Development Department

Planning Commission Meeting - May 10, 2022

The Planning Commission reviewed the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and adopted a resolution finding the CIP to be in conformance with the General Plan.

New Businesses through May 3

Affinity Shipping USA, Inc.
556 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard, Suite 202
Shipping document vendor

James Wang Law
20657 Golden Springs Drive, Unit 201
Law offices

Parks and Recreation Department

Red, white and blue fireworks in the sky

Fourth of July Spectacular Excursion

Fireworks crown the night sky on Sunday, July 3 at the Hollywood Bowl. Thomas Wilkins and the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform a program of favorites along with a set by two of the most well-known funnymen: Steve Martin and Martin Short. Cost of $68 includes transportation, admission, seat cushion rental, and snack. Register online using the Recreation Activities portal.

Jump Into the Pool This Summer!

New aquatic programs for this summer, for children ages 5 to 14 years, include a Swim Academy for advanced beginners to strength stroke techniques and endurance, Water Polo Academy, an introductory program for beginners to learn the fundamentals of the sport, and Splashball, for beginners ages 5 to 10, to develop water safety skills and improve basic swim skills. New sessions begin in June and July, all classes take place weeknights at Diamond Bar High School. Registration is now open at www.diamodnbarca.gov/recregister

Join the Parks and Recreation Team

Click on the image below to watch a short video of staff in action!

image of wooden blocks spelling out Join Our Team!

Facility Attendant

Part-time Intermittent - $16.00 - $17.50 Hourly
Application deadline: Continuous

Recreation Leader

Part-time Intermittent - $15.50 - $17.00 Hourly
Application deadline: Continuous

Senior Recreation Leader

Part-time Intermittent - $17.50 - $19.00 Hourly
Application deadline: Continuous

Apply online at www.diamondbarca.gov/jobs.

Stay Connected

Upcoming Meetings

City Council-May 17
Parks and Recreation Commission-May 19
Planning Commission-May 24
City Council-June 7

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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