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. 

Community Development Department

February 14, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the following projects:

• New 10,885 square-foot custom home at 2626 Wagon Train Lane
• 890 square-foot, two-story addition to a single-story home at 20849 East Cliffside Lane

New Businesses: February 8-17, 2023

HTM-Tech, Inc.
21660 Copley Drive, Unit 308
Office space for gaming chair wholesaler.  No onsite inventory.

VIZCARD, Inc.
3220 S. Brea Canyon Road, Suite E
Mortgage and real estate broker office

Parks and Recreation Department

Canyon Loop Trail Project Update

As of February 8, the first and most significant phase of the project was complete which is a week prior to the nesting season for native birds such as the California Gnatcatcher and Cactus Wren.  The improvements on the hardpan trail were successful thanks to the efforts by several City departments, landscape architects, project engineers, biologists, grant managers, Native American monitors, US Fish and Wildlife and CA Fish and Wildlife.

The trail now includes a safer trail experience and improved amenities such as three benches, a new stairway, gabion walls, water diverters to protect the trail from erosion, V-swales, a water velocity reducer to protect the blue line stream, timber fencing, directional trail markers, and overall trail compaction to ensure a safe experience for residents.  In addition to those amenities, City staff will install two site maps and one flora/fauna interpretive panel over the next several weeks and then return in September (after the nesting season) to install three shade structures over each bench.  Despite the heavy rains over the project period, the team took advantage of these weather events which led to real time adjustments and the placement of additional water diverters to further minimize erosion and meet the actual trail needs.   

Plans, specifications, and actual trail conditions change over time and the project team made every effort to be proactive when considering the long-term viability of the trail and surrounding habitat.  The team will continue to work with all consultants at US Fish and Wildlife and CA Fish and Wildlife as staff prepares the Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Program (HMMP).  In short, this program addresses the environmental impact this project included and will provide a five-year plan which includes on-site vegetation restoration to ensure the revegetation of the habitat is at a greater amount than the take during the project. 

Let's Play Basketball!

Youth Basketball continues as participants are half way through the eight-week program.  A total of 160 players are actively participating in the annual program ranging from ages 4-13 years old. Players are learning the fundamentals of basketball and playing in an organized team environment. Practices take place during the week at South Pointe Middle School and Mt. Calvary Lutheran School. Games take place on Saturdays at South Pointe Middle School. 

Take the Party Outdoors!

Celebrate in the outdoors with friends and family at one of the City’s picnic spaces. Reservations of 25 or more guests are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Save time and expedite the process by reserving online at www.DiamondBarCA.gov/RecRegister  and click Facilities. Need assistance or have questions? Contact the Parks and Recreation Department staff for assistance via email or in-person by appointment at the Diamond Bar Center. All appointments can be made online at www.diamondbarca.gov/appointment or by calling (909) 839-7070. 

Dance Classes for Every Interest

OC Dance Productions offers a variety of dance classes at the Diamond Bar Center on Wednesday afternoons. Classes offered range for students age 3 to 9 years old. Whether your little one is interested in ballet, hip hop, or becoming a princess; OC Dance classes are the perfect fit. Sign up today! Click here to register online.

Learn How to Make the Most of Retirement Funds

Visit the Diamond Bar Center on Tuesday, February 21 to learn more about your retirement options and strategies with help from Blunt Wealth Services (BWS). A BWS professional will explain topics such as retirement plan distributions, split annuity strategies, and other income vehicles to help maximize your retirement needs. Click here to register online.

2023 City Calendar and Street Sweeping Schedule

If you haven't picked up your 2023 calendar and street sweeping magnet schedule, there are still copies available at City Hall and the Diamond Bar Center.