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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 2025 Diamond Bar Connection NewsletterJUNE 2025 22 33 44 WHAT’S INSIDE Trash Cart Exchange Reminder Keep Wildlife Wild Snapshots Round Town & June Calendar Concerts in the Park and Movies Concerts in the Park and Movies under the Stars Begins June 11under the Stars Begins June 11 Thanks to a special partnership with Diamond Bar High School, the City is again offering summer swimming classes for children of all ages – from infants to teens. Whether you have a first-time swimmer or an aspiring competitive swimmer, there is a class for them. Classes include Learn to Swim for age ranges 6 months-3 years, 3-5 years, 3-14, 3-17, and 5-17; Water Polo Splashball for ages 5-10 and Youth Water Polo for ages 11-17, as well as Swim: Stroke Technique for ages 11-17. For more information and to register, visit www.diamondbarca.gov/recregister. For help or questions about registration, contact the Recreation Division at recreation@diamondbarca.gov or 909-839-7070. City Acquires Property for Future Park After a year of collaborative efforts with Diamond Bar PONY Baseball (PONY), the City has officially acquired a 10.23-acre parcel of land for the future development of a community park. Known as Stevens Field and located at 22601 Sunset Crossing Road, the property had been owned and operated by PONY (previously the Diamond Bar Little League) since 1969, and has been solely used for youth baseball games and practices. A favorite summer tradition of music and movies alfresco is back at Summitridge Park for another season! Concerts in the Park and Movies under the Stars will take place for eight consecutive Wednesdays beginning June 11 through July 30 at Summitridge Park, located at 1425 Summitridge Drive. Each event starts at 6:30 p.m. with a concert, fun activities for children, information booths, and giveaways, and is followed by a movie when the sun sets, sometime around 8 p.m. Two of the concerts will include extra festivities – July 2 will offer fun patriotic-themed activities in honor of Independence Day, and July 30 will include a public safety zone in observance of Diamond Bar Night Out with opportunities to meet and talk with local first responders. Beach chairs or blankets are encouraged, and eventgoers may bring food and drinks or purchase concessions from onsite food trucks. Both onsite and nearby street parking is available. This year’s concert and movie lineup: June 11 – Radio Royalty (80s hits), and An Extremely Goofy Movie June 18 – The Dreamboats (hits of the 50s), and Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa June 25 – The Silverados (Eagles tribute), and Ice Age July 2 – The Answer (classic rock), and Garfield July 9 – Upstream (reggae and Caribbean Island), and The Peanuts Movie July 16 – Kelly Boyz Band (country), and Despicable Me 4 July 23 – Bumptown (Latin, funk), and Inside Out 2 July 30 – ABBA LA (Abba tribute), and Kung Fu Panda 4 Additional event details, including the list of food and dessert trucks scheduled to be at each event is available on the City website at www.diamondbarca.gov/specialevents. continued on page 2 YOUTH SUMMER YOUTH SUMMER SWIMMING CLASSES SWIMMING CLASSES START THIS MONTHSTART THIS MONTH Diamond Bar ConnectionJune 2025 2 The transfer of ownership, which became official in late April, came with a deed restriction that ensures the property will remain a community recreational space in perpetuity. However, without funding in place to design and develop the site into a park, the City’s immediate priority is to clean up the site and address a series of deferred maintenance issues so the ballfields can be used by PONY and other local youth sports organizations. Clean-up and maintenance efforts got underway in early May and include the clearance of overgrown vegetation, dilapidated structures, and unstable trees; repair of the irrigation system, improvement of the playing field surface, and installation of site security measures. To learn more about the Stevens Field property, visit www.diamondbarca.gov/stevensfield. Any questions about the site can be directed to the Parks and Recreation Department at 909-839-7070 or recreation@diamondbarca.gov. continued from front page A deed restriction ensures the property will remain a community recreational space in perpetuity. This project, which is set to start this month and continue into late September, will rehabilitate approximately three miles of select roads in residential areas in the southwest and northwest areas of the city, as well as approximately one mile of segments of Lemon Avenue (from Golden Springs Drive to northerly city limits) and Brea Canyon Road Cut-Off (from the 57 freeway to westerly city limits). The type of treatment roads will receive will depend on their condition, and can include slurry seal, chip seal, and asphaltic concrete overlay. Both slurry seal and chip seal treatments are considered preventive maintenance to extend the life of streets when they are in good or fair condition. The overlay technique is used when road surfaces have reached their end of life and preventive treatments are no longer an option. For more information about the project, visit www.diamondbarca.gov/constructionprojects or contact the Public Works Department at publicworks@diamondbarca.gov or 909-839-7040. Trash Cart Trash Cart Exchange Exchange ReminderReminder Starting this month, residents and businesses will be getting their trash and recycling carts or bins replaced for new ones. This citywide exchange is part of the transition in waste haulers that takes effect Sept. 1, 2025, when Valley Vista Services starts providing service to residential customers and Waste Management takes over commercial accounts. The cart replacement process is set to start Monday, June 2 and continue until July 18. During this seven-week period, residents should set out all their carts (full or empty) at the curb on their scheduled collection day until they are exchanged. Residents who wish to request extra or different-sized carts, can contact Valley Vista Services by calling 800-442-6454, emailing dbresidential@myvvs.com, or requesting to live chat at www.valleyvistaservices.com. For detailed information about the waste hauler transition, and to register to attend one of several informational community meetings taking place in July and August, visit www.diamondbarca.gov/2025wastehaulers. Road Rehabilitation Project Set to Start Work is set to get underway on a project that will improve road conditions in several areas of town as part of the City’s ongoing pavement preservation efforts. Diamond Bar ConnectionJune 2025 3 Help Keep Wildlife Wild Wildlife sightings and encounters are not uncommon in Diamond Bar, particularly in parks, trails and areas close to undeveloped open spaces. Among the wildlife that live in the area are small mammals that include squirrels, raccoons, rabbits, and skunks, as well as larger mammals such as coyotes, bobcats, and deer. These animals play an integral role in the local ecosystem, and observing them in their natural habitat is often an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it is important to respect their space and not interfere with their natural behaviors. Human interference, whether intentional or not, can negatively impact wildlife and pose a risk to individuals, pets and the animals themselves. Help keep wildlife wild and healthy by following these best practices: Observe from a respectful distance. Observing too closely can stress wild animals and provoke defensive behaviors. Do not feed them. Beyond making them dependent on humans for their food, feeding wildlife can be harmful to their health by disrupting their natural diet and making them sick. Do not touch them. Sick animals may not show symptoms, and dead animals may still carry harmful diseases. Keep a close eye on pets. Dogs can disturb, harass or harm wildlife. When walking them in parks or trails, make sure to keep them on a short leash and do not allow them to wander off the trail. If you come across a sick, injured or dead animal, report it to the Inland Valley Humane Society by calling 909-623-9777 (or 909-594-9858 if calling between 9 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.). For more information about local wildlife and additional safety tips, visit the IVHS website at https://ivhsspca.org/local-wildlife/. If your home needs critical home repairs or modifications you cannot afford to make, the City’s Home Improvement Loan program may be the solution. The program provides income- eligible Diamond Bar homeowners with no-interest deferred payment loans of $5,000 to $30,000 for single-family homes, and $5,000 to $20,000 for condominiums to finance a variety of exterior and interior home improvements. Payment of the loan is deferred until the property is sold, transferred or refinanced. Monthly payments are not required and there is no interest charged. Eligible types of work include plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs, termite/pest control, replacement of doors, windows and screens, exterior paint or repairs to stucco or siding, roofing repairs and replacement, and accessibility improvements including removal of architectural barriers, construction of ramps or modifications to doorways, and installation of grab bars, handrails and lever hardware. No interest or regular payments are required, but the loan must be repaid in the event the property is sold, transferred, or refinanced. There is no interest charged on these loans, there is no monthly payment, and they only have to be repaid if you move out or sell, transfer or refinance the home, or acquire additional real estate. To qualify for a loan, applicants must own and occupy the home, and they must meet income limit guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Funding is limited and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted. To learn more about the loan program and obtain application materials, contact the City’s Community Development Department at 909-839-7030. From photogenic pets to stunning sceneries, Diamond Bar is brimming with photo-worthy opportunities! Residents of all ages are invited to find these opportunities, snap a few photos with their cameras or phones, and enter them in this year’s Through My Lens photo contest. Sponsored by the City and the Diamond Bar Community Foundation, Through My Lens is all about showcasing the best of Diamond Bar living as captured through the camera lenses of residents. There is a youth (17 and younger) and adult (18 and older) division, five categories: people, pets, places, nature and Keep it Local (dining or shopping in town), and every participant can enter up to three photos. Photographers of entries selected as winners or honorable mentions will be awarded certificates of recognition and cash prizes ($100 and $50, respectively). Additionally, the entry that receives the highest overall score will take Grand Prize and the photographer will be awarded an additional $150. There is no fee to participate, and the deadline for entries is Tuesday, Aug. 26. Official contest rules and the entry submission link is available at www.diamondbarca.gov/photocontest. Any questions may be directed to the City’s Community Relations Division at 909-839-7057 or photocontest@diamondbarca.gov. Through My Lens Photo Contest Underway No-Interest HomeLoans Available Everything is more expensive, and home maintenance is no exception, particularly when it comes to significant items such as HVAC systems, electrical wiring, and roofing. City of Diamond Bar 21810 Copley Drive ■ Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178 (909) 839-7000 ■ (909) 861-3117 Fax www.DiamondBarCA.gov ■ PublicInfo@DiamondBarCA.gov Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Permit #3339 Chino, CA Postal Customer Connect with Us ******************ECRWSSEDDM***** Elected Officials Mayor ..............................Chia Yu Teng Mayor Pro Tem ......................Steve Tye Council Member ..........Andrew Chou Council Member .....................Stan Liu Council Member .............Ruth M. 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This newsletter is published and mailed monthly to all residences and businesses in Diamond Bar. Please call (909) 839-7056 to report any typographical errors or inaccuracies.This newslettter is printed on 30% post-consumer recycled content paper Diamond Bar ConnectionJune 2025 4 3, 17 City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. AQMD Auditorium 10, 24 Planning Commission Meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. City Hall Windmill Room 2-6, 16-20, 30 Street Sweeping Find an interactive map schedule at www.diamondbarca.gov/streetsweeping JUNE CITY MEETINGS & EVENTS For meeting locations and times, visit www.diamondbarca.gov/calendar. CALENDAR SNAPSHOTS SNAPSHOTS ROUND ROUND TOWNTOWN POP, PLAY, PLANT … From playful moments to planting memories, the City’s littlest residents enjoyed hands-on fun at the Healthy DB: Toddler Playtime and Tree Planting ceremony at Larkstone Park in April. Diamond Bar resident Ivette Torres said she was happy to see her 1-year-old daughter, Olivia, have a “tree-mendously fun toddler playtime.” Torres added that she appreciated the City creating opportunities for parents and toddlers to socialize and have fun together in a welcoming outdoor setting. The event featured sensory stations with bubbles, sand, and beads for toddlers to explore, followed by a hands-on tree planting with City Council members. Register to attend the next Healthy DB event, Pilates in the Park, on Saturday, June 7, using AC 5906 at www.diamondbarca.gov/recregister.