Issued weekly by the City of Diamond Bar - May 27, 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.

Let us know what elements or changes you would
like to see take place on Diamond Bar Blvd.
to make it more walkable and bike friendly.
Take the Complete Streets Survey!

Free Paper Shredding Event

On Saturday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the City is hosting a drive-through paper shredding event. The event is free and takes place in the parking lot of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, located at 21865 Copley Drive.

For information, visit the City's website at https://www.diamondbarca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=468

Find My Voting District Interactive Map Now Available

Reminder, the City has completed the transition from at-large to by-district elections. Starting this November, council candidates and voters both must reside within the same district. Districts 1, 3, and 4 are up for election in November 2022, and districts 2 and 5 in November 2024.

New How to locate your City Council voting district

Click here or on the graphic to open the interactive map and choose one of the following methods to locate your district

Enter a Diamond Bar address into the search box, or
Select “Use Current Location”, or
Click within the map to view location details

For questions about districting, visit the information webpage at www.diamondbarca.gov/districting

Public Works Department

image of new decorative traffic pole installed on grand avenue

Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive Intersection Improvement Project Update

This week two decorative traffic signal poles were installed at the northwest and southwest corners of the intersection. All electrical wiring work for the new decorative signal poles and the removal of the existing poles is scheduled to take place within the next few weeks. All the electrical, streetscape, pre-cast architectural features, and architectural lighting along Golden Springs Drive on the west side of the intersection is currently underway.

Flapjack Drive Groundwater Drainage Improvements Completed

Construction of the groundwater improvements on Flapjack Drive have been completed, including final pavement restoration. The groundwater that was once constantly flowing through the public gutters and causing algae buildup is now completely out of site, being collected by a perforated pipe on private property, flowing under the sidewalk and pavement through a 4” pipe, and being discharged directly into the sewer manhole.

Community Development Department

speaker making presentation in front of audience

May 24, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission approved a Development Review application to replace a 2,900 square-foot single-family residence with a 8,150 square-foot single-family residence.

New Businesses: May 11- 24, 2022

Total Vision PC
718 N. Diamond Bar Boulevard
Optometry office (ownership change)

Parks and Recreation Department

Park Picnic Reservations Available

Plan your next outdoor gathering, birthday party, or family picnic at one of Diamond Bar’s beautiful park shelters or picnic areas. Locations can accommodate events ranging from a small barbeque gathering to a larger event with a jumper permit and approved catering.

Search available park sites and make reservations online by visiting the Recreation reservation and registration system.

Summer Luau Dance

Catch the island spirit! On Thursday, July 14 the City will host the Summer Luau dance at the Diamond Bar Center. From 6 to 9 p.m. participants will have the opportunity to win raffle prizes, enjoy a Luau themed dinner, take home memorable photos, and dance the night away! Residents 55+ years of age are $15/person. Register in person at the Diamond Bar Center or visit www.DiamondBarCA.gov/RecRegister.

Week-long Summer Camps

Designed specifically for ages 4 to 15 years, week-long camps offer activities for a variety interests... including Superhero, Princess/Prince, or Wizard Camps.
Campers will let their imaginations soar while they spend the week meeting various characters, learn about the special talents needed to be a princess/prince, wizard, or superhero.
Register in person at the Diamond Bar Center or online at www.DiamondBarCA.gov/RecRegister.

Diamond Bar Center Available to Host Your Next Special Event or Meeting

With extraordinary banquet facilities, beautiful views, flexible meeting rooms, and friendly staff... the Diamond Bar Center offers the perfect place for a memorable event. Visit www.diamondbarcenter.com to take a virtual tour of the entire facility or schedule an appointment by calling (909) 839-7065 or email rentals@diamondbarca.gov

Join Parks and Recreation

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-June 7
Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority-June 8
Planning Commission-June 14/Canceled
City Council-June 21
Planning Commission - June 28

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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Let us know what elements or changes you wouldlike to see take place on Diamond Bar Blvd.to make it more walkable and bike friendly.Take the Complete Streets Survey!