City Council to Vote on Budget, Elections

The Diamond Bar City Council has a full plate for Tuesday night's meeting, with an annual budget up for approval and a notice for city and school board elections to be set for Nov. 8.

Here's what's on the agenda (with links to agenda documents):

• Approval of a budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year
• Notice of general elections to be set for Nov. 8
• Plans and construction contract for a traffic signal battery backup system
• Schedule of rates and fees charged for Public Works and Community Development Department services
• Appointment of David DeMers to Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority Advisory Committee

Budget

The proposed budget comes in at $22.7 million with expected revenue of $23.1 million. The use of $4.1 million in city reserves for improvement projects and parks projects — like the addition of a dog park plan for Pantera Park — will reduce the city's surplus from $21.1 million to $17.3 million.

Elections

Councilwoman Carol Herrera and Councilman Jack Tanaka occupy the two city council seats up for re-election.

Tuesday's meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the . For Tuesday's full agenda, visit the the city's website.