Duarte public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to declare the November 8, 2022, election results and select a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The body will also consider updates to building codes and waste service rates.

• Professional Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. for $84,300 for environmental documents
• Acceptance of project completions: Citywide Asphalt Repair ($93,170), Striping and Marking ($46,052.75), and Concrete Repair ($89,958.25)
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 914 to update California Building Codes in Chapter 16.04
• Review and approval of Burrtec Waste Services 2023 refuse collection and recycling rates
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 913 regarding City Commissions and Ad Hoc Committees

The City Council reorganized its leadership, electing Jody Schulz as Mayor and Vinh Truong as Mayor Pro-Tem. The Council also certified the November 2022 election results and approved new waste collection rates. Additionally, staff were directed to research the potential annexation of Royal Oaks Manor.

• Selected Jody Schulz as Mayor (5-0)
• Selected Vinh Truong as Mayor Pro-Tem (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-39 declaring November 8, 2022, election results (4-0)
• Approved Burrtec Waste Services 2021 Performance Review and 2023 rate adjustments (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 914 to update California Building Codes (5-0)
• Approved $84,300 Professional Services Agreement with MIG, Inc (5-0)
• Accepted $93,170 asphalt repair completion for ONYX Paving Company, Inc (5-0)
• Directed staff to research impacts of annexing Royal Oaks Manor

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to discuss city commissions and crossing guard services. The body will also review financial reports and a transit route survey.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 913 regarding City Commissions and Ad Hoc Committees
• Proposed revised Citywide Salary and Pay Schedule to comply with new minimum wage requirements (Resolution No. 22-38)
• Amendment to the All City Management Services Agreement for Crossing Guard Services
• Amended Agreement with Duarte Unified School District for Crossing Guard Services
• Closed session negotiation regarding property at 1303-1305 Huntington Dr.

The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 913, which reduces the number of city commissions from six to five and standardizes membership. The Council also approved a revised citywide salary increase for minimum wage compliance and updated crossing guard service agreements.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 913 to restructure city commissions (5-0)
• Approved revised Citywide Salary Increase for minimum wage compliance via Resolution No. 22-38 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to All City Management Services Agreement for crossing guard services (5-0)
• Approved amended agreement with Duarte Unified School District for crossing guard services (5-0)
• Approved November 8, 2022 minutes and November 22, 2022 warrants (5-0)
• Approved City Council conference attendance (5-0)
• Directed staff to conduct a public engagement session regarding Foothill Transit route changes (5-0)
• Received and filed FY 2021/22 Audited Financial Statements (5-0)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to discuss commission restructuring and receive department updates. The body is considering the purchase of a public art piece for the intersection of Huntington Drive and Mt. Olive Street.

• Purchase Agreement with Architectural Design & Sign, Inc. for $69,848 for a Historic Route 66 art piece
• Commission Restructuring Workshop
• Community Development Department Update
• Parks and Recreation Development Update

During a workshop, the Council established new rules for city commissions, including reducing member counts and changing meeting frequencies. The Council also approved a consent calendar including warrants and a public art piece for Historic Route 66.

• Directed staff to reduce all commission sizes to five members
• Required one Duarte Unified School District appointee for Public Safety and Planning and Economic Development Commissions
• Reduced commission meeting frequency to every odd month
• Implemented an annual review session for Commissions to meet with Council
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 9A-9H, including warrants and minutes (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appreciation for Lois Gaston (5-0)
• Approved Historic Route 66 public art piece at Huntington Drive and Mt. Olive Street (5-0)

City Council

The City Council and Duarte Unified School District Board of Education met to receive updates on public safety, housing trends, and school consolidation. No substantive policy decisions or legislative actions were taken during the meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council

The Duarte City Council and Duarte Unified School District Board of Education are holding a special joint meeting. The bodies will discuss public safety updates and development trends.

• City-wide public safety activities
• DUSD safety initiatives
• Housing trends
• School consolidation

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will meet to discuss local broadband expansion and public safety updates. The body will consider several resolutions and an ordinance to update the Municipal Code.

• Contract award to Land Design Consultants for Melcanyon Debris Catchment Basin plans with a $126,900 budget amendment
• Ordinance No. 912 to amend the Duarte Municipal Code regarding public safety tools and state law compliance
• Resolutions No. 22-35 and 22-36 to fix 2023 Medical Insurance Contributions for employees and Councilmembers
• Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Duarte Community Television (DCTV) for channel management through December 31, 2022
• Presentation by Frontier regarding local broadband expansion

The City Council approved several consent calendar items, including a contract for debris basin design and updates to the municipal code. The council also set 2023 medical insurance contributions for employees and councilmembers.

• Approved $126,900 budget amendment and contract for Melcanyon Debris Catchment Basin design (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 912 amending the Duarte Municipal Code for public safety and state law compliance (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-35 and No. 22-36 fixing 2023 Medical Insurance Contributions (6-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Duarte Community Television (DCTV) agreement through Dec 31, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved warrants for October 25, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from September 27 and October 11, 2022 (6-0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request from Aaron Mireles to expand the operating hours of Powerhouse Fitness. The proposal seeks to allow classes to start at 5:00 AM and end at 9:00 PM.

• Minor Use Permit 22-01 for gym operating hours expansion at 1750 Huntington Drive, Unit A
• Proposed hours: 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• PC Resolution 22-07 regarding conditions of approval for noise and outdoor activity

The Duarte Planning Commission approved a Minor Use Permit (22-01) for Powerhouse Fitness to expand its operating hours, with a 3-0 vote. The decision followed discussion about resident complaints and conditions of accountability for the business owner. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of July 18, 2022 minutes (2-0-1-1) and staff updates.

• Approved Minor Use Permit 22-01 for Powerhouse Fitness to expand operating hours (3-0)
• Approved July 18, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0-1-1)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will discuss emergency debris clean-up and a public safety ordinance. The meeting includes a community workshop regarding K-Rails at Mel Canyon Road and a review of a healthcare workers minimum wage impact report.

• Budget amendment of $466,000 for emergency debris clean-up and USDA-NRCS agreement
• Contract award of $186,270 (total budget $205,000) to Bellock General Contracting, Inc. for Fitness Center roof replacement
• Introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 912 to enhance public safety tools and City processes
• Community meeting regarding K-Rails in high risk area at Mel Canyon Rd. above Fish Canyon Rd.
• Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc. for communications support through 2025

The City Council unanimously approved $466,000 for emergency purchases, contracts, and a cooperative agreement with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to clean up debris and mitigate future debris flow caused by the Fish Fire. The council also introduced Ordinance No. 912 to update public safety tools, including regulations on alcohol, graffiti, and catalytic converter theft. A contract for roof replacement at the Fitness Center was awarded to Bellock General Contracting for $186,270, plus a contingency. The council approved an amendment to the communications support agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates through October 2025.

• Approved $466,000 for emergency debris cleanup and NRCS agreement (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 912 updating public safety regulations (6-0)
• Awarded $186,270 roof replacement contract to Bellock General Contracting (6-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Tripepi Smith communications agreement (5-0, Schulz absent)
• Approved consent calendar items A-E and G-H (6-0; Schulz and Truong abstained on Item 9H)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will meet to conduct a workshop on the Town Center Median Project. The body will also consider updates to electric vehicle charging station standards and various city contracts.

• Town Center Median Project Workshop
• Municipal Code Amendment No. 22-03 regarding building standards for electric vehicle charging stations
• Purchase agreement with Mobile Modular for a storage trailer with a budget increase from $40,000 to $64,000
• Agreement with Hinderliter De Llamas & Associates for business license consulting and software services with a $58,200 budget amendment
• Grant submittal to San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy for the Donald and Bernice Watson Multi-Use Pathway project

The City Council approved a $58,200 agreement with Hinderliter De Llamas & Associates for business license consulting and software services, and authorized a budget amendment to the General Fund. The consent calendar was approved unanimously, including a grant application for the Donald and Bernice Watson Multi-Use Pathway project and adoption of an ordinance updating electric vehicle charging station standards. A workshop directed Architerra Design to prepare a proposal for town center median beautification.

• Approved $58,200 agreement with Hinderliter De Llamas & Associates for business license software (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar items A-J, including grant application for Watson Multi-Use Pathway project and adoption of Ordinance No. 912 on EV charging stations (6-0)
• Directed Architerra Design to prepare cost and design proposal for town center median project (6-0)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority are meeting for a regular joint session. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate and a single test item.

• Special Item A: Test item

The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 911 for first reading, amending the municipal code to establish new building standards for electric vehicle charging stations in compliance with state law. The consent calendar was approved, including warrants, minutes, and a veto request letter regarding Senate Bill 1127. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 911 for first reading (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items A-G (5-0)
• Approved warrants for August 23 and September 13, 2022
• Approved minutes for June 28, July 12, and July 26, 2022
• Approved veto request letter regarding Senate Bill 1127

City Council

The regular meeting of the Duarte City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority scheduled for August 23, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 13, 2022.

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to discuss public safety, waste programs, and infrastructure. The body is deciding on several contracts and resolutions, including a trail assessment and grant application designations.

• Design Professional Services Agreement with Bellfree Contractors, Inc. for $30,000.00 for Fish Canyon Falls Trail assessment
• Resolution No. 22-31 designating the Applicant Agent for a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application
• Presentation by California Department of Insurance on the Safer from Wildfires Program
• Presentation by Burrtec regarding the Residential Food Waste Program for SB 1383 Compliance
• Presentation on the 210 Freeway Closure Mitigation Plan

The Duarte City Council approved the consent calendar (items A-K) unanimously, including a $30,000 trail assessment contract and a resolution amending ballot language. Councilmember Lewis was designated as voting delegate for the League of California Cities conference. No items were removed for discussion, and no substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved consent calendar items A-K (5-0)
• Authorized $30,000 design services agreement with Bellfree Contractors for Fish Canyon Falls Trail assessment
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-31 designating applicant agent for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-32 amending ballot question to meet word count requirements
• Designated Councilmember Lewis as voting delegate for League of California Cities conference (5-0)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to discuss public safety and financial updates. The body is deciding on a professional services agreement for SB 1383 implementation and holding a public hearing on district assessments.

• Public hearing on the levy and collection of assessments for the Lighting and Landscape Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2022-23
• Proposed two-year Professional Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. for SB 1383 Implementation Support Services not to exceed $80,000
• Introduction and swearing-in of the Mayor’s Youth Council
• Review of the June 2022 Monthly Financial Report
• Review of the July 2022 Public Safety Department Update

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-30 for the annual levy and collection of assessments in the Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2022-23, following a public hearing. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a two-year professional services agreement with R3 Consulting Group for Senate Bill 1383 implementation support. No other substantive business items were discussed.

• Adopted Resolution No. 22-30 for annual landscape and lighting district assessments (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items A-G, including R3 Consulting Group agreement ($80,000) (5-0)
• Directed staff to examine traffic signals at Buena Vista and Central and Class A truck traffic on Huntington Drive

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for a senior care facility. The body is reviewing a request to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for on-site consumption.

• Conditional Use Permit 22-01 for HumanGood SoCal at 1420 Santo Domingo (Westminster Gardens) for a Type-47 ABC license

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to discuss filling a council vacancy and a ballot initiative for a healthcare workers minimum wage. The body will also consider contracts for city hall improvements and crossing guard services.

• Consideration of Ordinance No. 910 establishing a Healthcare Workers Minimum Wage
• Contract award to PUB Construction, Inc. for City Hall ADA Improvement Project with a $94,000 budget amendment
• Sublease Agreement with Duarte Chamber of Commerce for $500 per month
• Annual Duarte Chamber of Commerce Services Agreement for FY 2022-23
• Agreements with All City Management Services and Duarte Unified School District for crossing guard services

The City Council called a special election for November 8, 2022, to fill the District 1 vacancy, and also voted to place a healthcare workers minimum wage ordinance on the same ballot. The council awarded a $1,328,347 contract for the City Hall ADA Improvement Project to PUB Construction, Inc. and approved the consent calendar items, including the Chamber of Commerce services agreement and crossing guard agreements.

• Adopted Resolution No. 22-29 calling special election for District 1 vacancy on Nov. 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions 22-25 through 22-28 to place healthcare workers minimum wage ordinance on Nov. 8 ballot (4-0, Schulz and Truong abstained)
• Awarded Duarte City Hall ADA Improvement Project to PUB Construction, Inc. for $1,328,347 (5-0, Schulz absent)
• Approved consent calendar items A-K, including Chamber of Commerce services agreement and crossing guard agreements (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to discuss city operations and elections. The body is deciding on salary schedules, professional service agreements, and election regulations.

• Resolutions 22-20, 22-21, and 22-22 regarding the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election
• Resolution 22-23 establishing the Citywide Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2022
• Resolution 22-24 establishing a Salary Schedule and Compensation Plan for unrepresented regular employees
• Professional Services Agreement with Maxtreme Inc for Information Technology Management Services
• Notice of Completion for the Infrastructure Modernization Program project with Climatec LLC

The Duarte City Council approved the consent calendar, which included resolutions calling for a November 8, 2022 general municipal election, establishing the citywide salary schedule effective July 1, 2022, and authorizing a professional services agreement with Maxtreme Inc. for IT management. The council also authorized a Notice of Completion for the Infrastructure Modernization Program project with Climatec LLC. The meeting was largely devoted to remembering Mayor Pro-tem Paras-Caracci, who passed away on June 25.

• Approved consent calendar items A-J (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-20 calling for November 8, 2022 general municipal election (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-21 requesting consolidation with statewide general election (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-22 specifying candidate statement regulations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-23 establishing citywide salary schedule effective July 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute professional services agreement with Maxtreme Inc. for IT management (5-0)
• Authorized two-year extension of Joint Use Lease Agreement with Duarte Unified School District (5-0)
• Authorized Notice of Completion for Infrastructure Modernization Program with Climatec LLC (5-0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for Monday, June 20, 2022, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority are meeting to review the 2022/23 Budget and Capital Improvement Program. The body will also consider several professional services agreements and the declaration of surplus land.

• Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget and Capital Improvement Program
• Professional Services Agreement with Nature for All up to $50,000 for Fish Canyon Trail Restoration
• Resolution No. 22-18 declaring 1303 and 1305 Huntington Drive as surplus land
• Resolution No. 22-17 setting a July 26, 2022 public hearing for Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts
• Professional services agreements with KHR Associates and McKently Malak Architects for Town Center North Shopping Center improvements

The City Council added an item to the agenda to ratify an emergency declaration related to the recent Fish Fire, and approved the amended agenda. The council also received updates on summer recreation programs and heard comments from members. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Added Item 9C to agenda to ratify emergency declaration for Fish Fire (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved adoption of agenda as amended (4-0, 3 absent)

City Council

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed expansion and remodel of a veterinary clinic. The body will consider a conditional use permit, a variance, and a site plan review for the property.

• Conditional Use Permit 22-02, Variance 22-01, and Site Plan and Design Review 22-14 for 2714 Huntington Drive
• Proposed 291 square foot rear addition for surgery and dental facilities
• Proposed new indoor kennel facility and exterior remodel
• Proposed rear parking area for four additional vehicles
• Proposed landscaping in the right of way along Las Lomas Drive

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning Commission approved a rear addition and remodel for a veterinary clinic. The body also approved a conditional use permit for a senior care facility to sell alcohol for on-site consumption.

• Approved a 291 square foot rear addition and remodel for the veterinary clinic at 2714 Huntington Drive (CUP 22-02, Variance 22-01, SPDR 22-14)
• Approved CUP 22-01 for a Type-47 alcohol license at Westminster Gardens senior care facility (1420 Santo Domingo Avenue)
• Authorized sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for on-site consumption at the 1420 Santo Domingo Avenue dining facility and campus

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to discuss fund allocations and receive regional updates. The body is deciding on the distribution of American Rescue Plan Act funds and a budget amendment for a City Hall restroom remodel.

• Allocation of $5,088,475 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
• Budget amendment of $3,135.60 for City Hall Building Restroom Remodel (Project 21-10)
• Approval of the Annual County of Los Angeles Probation Department Agreement for Prevention and Intervention Program
• Adoption of Resolution No. 22-16 establishing a GANN Appropriations Limit
• Interviews for Mayor’s Youth Council applicants

The Duarte City Council approved the consent calendar, including the allocation of $5,088,475 in ARPA funds and a budget amendment transferring $2,544,238 to the General Fund. They also authorized a Notice of Completion for the City Hall restroom remodel with a budget amendment of $3,135.60. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one absence.

• Approved consent calendar items A-K, including ARPA fund allocation and budget amendment (6-0)
• Authorized Notice of Completion for City Hall restroom remodel and budget amendment of $3,135.60 (6-0)
• Adopted agenda with adjournment in memory of Oscar Gaytan (6-0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for Monday, May 16, 2022, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. Residents with questions can contact the Community Development Department at 626-357-7931 Ext. 230.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items to be considered

City Council

The Duarte City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will hold a joint regular meeting. The main business item is a resolution to form the Rio Hondo/San Gabriel River Watershed Management Joint Powers Authority with Arcadia, Bradbury, Monrovia, and Sierra Madre. The consent calendar includes several routine approvals, such as warrants, proclamations, and contracts for asphalt repair and striping projects.

• Resolution No. 22-15 to adopt Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for watershed management with Arcadia, Bradbury, Monrovia, Sierra Madre
• Professional services agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. for CDBG administration and labor compliance, 5 years (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2027)
• Contract award to ONYX Paving Company, Inc. for Citywide Asphalt Repair Project No. 22-3
• Contract award to WGJ Enterprises for Citywide Striping and Marking Project No. 22-4
• Proclamations for Older Americans Month and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The City Council approved the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement forming the Rio Hondo/San Gabriel River Watershed Management Joint Powers Authority, adopting Resolution No. 22-15 and authorizing the Mayor to execute it with Duarte, Arcadia, Bradbury, Monrovia, and Sierra Madre. The consent calendar was approved, including contracts for asphalt repair and striping, and a CDBG administration agreement. No items were removed from the consent calendar for discussion.

• Approved Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement forming Rio Hondo/San Gabriel River Watershed Management JPA (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-15 authorizing Mayor to execute watershed agreement (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar items A-E and G-I, including warrants and status reports (6-0)
• Awarded Professional Services Agreement to LDM Associates for CDBG administration (consent)
• Awarded contract to ONYX Paving for FY 2021-2022 Citywide Asphalt Repair Project (consent)
• Awarded contract to WGJ Enterprises for FY 2021-2022 Curb Striping and Marking Project (consent)

City Council

The City Council, along with the Housing Authority and Community Facilities Financing Authority, will hold a joint meeting focused on the FY 2022-23 budget. Staff will present a budget overview, including the General Fund and other city funds, followed by discussion and deliberation. The council will provide direction to staff on the budget, but no final adoption is scheduled at this meeting.

• Budget overview and highlights for FY 2022-23
• Discussion of General Fund and other city funds
• Deliberation and direction to staff on budget

City Council

The Duarte City Council is holding a special meeting to review the budget for fiscal year 2022-23. The agenda includes a budget overview, discussion of the General Fund and other city funds, and direction to staff. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and staff direction.

• Budget overview with City Manager remarks and budget process
• Discussion of General Fund and other City Funds
• Discussion and direction to staff on FY 2022-23 budget

The City Council held a special meeting to review the proposed 2022-23 budget and city reserves. They discussed a proposed Farmer's Market by the Duarte Chamber of Commerce and directed staff to include funding for it in the upcoming budget for future consideration. No formal budget approval or other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and directional.

• Directed staff to include Farmer's Market funding in 2022-23 budget for future consideration
• Adopted the meeting agenda (6-0, Kang absent)

City Council

The Duarte City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will hold a joint meeting. A workshop will focus on discussing and providing direction on the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The regular session includes presentations, consent calendar items, and a proposed professional services agreement for a historic assessment.

• ARPA fund allocation workshop
• Professional Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. for $42,600 for Morrison House at Westminster Gardens
• Letter to LA County Supervisor regarding Sheriff's Department staffing
• Proclamation for Armenian History Month
• Foothill Unity Center presentation on 2021 accomplishments and grant funding proposal

At the April 26, 2022 meeting, the Duarte City Council directed staff to use the entire $5.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for government services, as recommended by the City Manager. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $42,600 professional services agreement with MIG, Inc. for a mitigated negative declaration and historic assessment for the Morrison House. A presentation on grant funding was pulled from the agenda and rescheduled.

• Directed staff to use $5.1M ARPA funds for government services
• Approved consent calendar items A-J, including $42,600 agreement with MIG, Inc. for Morrison House assessment
• Pulled Foothill Unity Center presentation from agenda, rescheduled for May 5, 2022 Budget Workshop
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0, Kang and Lewis absent)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Duarte Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on planning and economic development items, including public hearings and project reviews. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and commissioner comments.

• Public hearing on proposed development project
• Review of planning commission minutes
• Discussion of economic development initiatives

City Council

The Duarte City Council adopted Ordinance No. 909, amending the municipal code to adopt a new City Council electoral district map, with Mayor Finlay dissenting. The council also approved the consent calendar, including the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and Ordinance No. 908 repealing inclusionary housing requirements. Additionally, they authorized a $1.6 million federal funding proposal for the Watson Greenbelt Trail, approved a $26,000 fireworks contract, and adopted a revised salary schedule.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 909 adopting new City Council electoral district map (6-1, Finlay no)
• Approved consent calendar items A-E and G-I, including 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and Ordinance No. 908 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items 7F and 7J (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-14 approving revised Citywide Salary and Pay Schedule and $9,000 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Authorized $26,000 fireworks contract with Pyro Spectaculars and $6,000 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to submit $1.6 million federal funding proposal for Watson Greenbelt Trail with $160K city match (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council voted to introduce Ordinance No. 909, which would amend the municipal code to adopt a new City Council electoral district map. The motion was made by Councilmember Schulz, seconded by Councilmember Kang, and carried with six ayes and one no vote. The ordinance is only at first reading and has not been finally adopted.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 909 for by-district elections and new district map (6-1, Finlay no)

City Council

The Duarte City Council is holding a special meeting to consider draft redistricting maps and introduce Ordinance No. 909, which would adopt a new City Council electoral district map (Map 103 Revised) to comply with the Fair Maps Act. The council will also vote on letters of support for state and federal funding for affordable housing in the San Gabriel Valley.

• Consideration of draft redistricting maps and first reading of Ordinance No. 909 adopting Map 103 Revised
• Letter of support for $10,000,000 in FY 2023 federal funding for affordable housing pipeline
• Letter of support for $100,000,000 state budget allocation for San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust

City Council

The Duarte City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will hold a joint regular meeting. They will conduct a public hearing on draft district maps for council redistricting, continue hearings on an inclusionary housing code repeal and a 20-unit condominium project at 1401 Santo Domingo Drive, and consider a fireworks contract and a co-sponsorship request. The meeting also includes consent calendar items and a closed session on anticipated litigation.

• Public hearing on draft district maps for council redistricting
• Continued hearing on Municipal Code Amendment 22-02 to repeal Chapter 19.30 Inclusionary Housing and introduce Ordinance No. 908
• Continued hearing on 20-unit condominium project at 1401 Santo Domingo Drive (SPDR 19-05, PDP 19-01, Subdivision 20-01)
• Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars for 2022 Independence Day fireworks show in the amount of $26,000, plus $6,000 budget amendment
• Request to co-sponsor KID-FIT Family Fun Run 5K on May 21, 2022

The City Council voted to approve the agenda after removing the agreement with Pyro Spectaculars for the 2022 Independence Day fireworks show, which will be reconsidered at the April 12 meeting. The meeting included a closed session on anticipated litigation, but no substantive decisions were made in open session beyond the agenda adoption and adjournment in memory of Bernard Fasana.

• Approved agenda with fireworks agreement removed (6-0, Schulz absent)
• Removed Pyro Spectaculars fireworks agreement from agenda, deferred to April 12
• Adjourned meeting in memory of Bernard Fasana

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for Monday, March 21, 2022 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. Residents with questions can contact the Community Development Department.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Duarte City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will hold a public hearing to discuss draft redistricting maps and select focus maps for new district boundaries. They will also consider adopting Ordinance No. 907, which establishes regulations for urban lot splits and duplexes in single-family zones per state law (SB 9), and award a contract for city attorney services to Rutan & Tucker.

• Public hearing on draft redistricting maps (Plans 101-108) and scheduling next hearing
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 907 (SB 9 urban lot splits/duplexes)
• Award of contract for City Attorney Services to Rutan & Tucker
• Co-sponsorship of KID-FIT Family Fun Run 5K with waiver of $325 in fees
• Adoption of Resolution No. 22-10 reauthorizing teleconferenced public meetings

The City Council held a public hearing on draft district maps and, after multiple motions were withdrawn, unanimously approved elevating Draft Map 101 (with an amendment adding Walmart to District 7), Draft Map 108 as is, and Draft Map 105 (with an amendment adding Walmart to District 7) for consideration at the next meeting. The council also approved the consent calendar, including adoption of Ordinance No. 907 (urban lot splits and duplex regulations) and a contract for city attorney services with Rutan & Tucker. A request to co-sponsor the KID-FIT Family Fun Run 5K was not approved; instead, the item was referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the March 22, 2022 council agenda for further discussion.

• Elevated Draft Map 101, 108, and 105 for next meeting consideration (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 907 on urban lot splits and duplexes (consent calendar)
• Awarded city attorney services contract to Rutan & Tucker (consent calendar)
• Referred KID-FIT Fun Run co-sponsorship to Parks and Recreation Commission
• Approved consent calendar items A-I (unanimous)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Duarte Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a city-initiated proposal to repeal Chapter 19.30 'Inclusionary Housing' from the Duarte Development Code. The commission will also continue a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a new massage business at 2163 Huntington Drive. The meeting will be held via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comments submitted by email.

• Public hearing: Municipal Code Amendment 22-02 to repeal Inclusionary Housing (Chapter 19.30)
• Continued public hearing: Conditional Use Permit 21-02 for a massage business at 2163 Huntington Drive
• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2022 meeting
• Public comments must be emailed to goldingj@accessduarte.com before the meeting

City Council

The Duarte City Council is holding a special meeting with a public hearing to receive input on draft redistricting maps, discuss and revise them, and identify focus maps for the ordinance adopting new district boundaries. The council may give staff direction on which maps to consider at the next hearing on March 8, 2022. This is the fourth such hearing, required by state law to redraw council districts based on new census data.

• Public hearing on draft redistricting maps (Maps 101-107)
• Deadline for map submissions was January 21, 2022
• Next public hearing scheduled for March 8, 2022
• Language services required in Spanish and Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese)
• Redistricting must be completed by April 17, 2022

The City Council held a public hearing on draft redistricting maps, received no public comments, and directed staff to name the revised draft as Map 108. Staff was also directed to provide census data and post Map 108 on the city's redistricting website for further consideration.

• Directed staff to name revised draft map as Map 108
• Directed staff to provide census data and post Map 108 on redistricting website

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2022, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. Residents with questions can contact the Community Development Department.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items

City Council

The Duarte City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will hold a joint regular meeting. The most significant item is a public hearing on a municipal code amendment to implement Senate Bill 9, which would establish regulations for urban lot splits and duplex developments in single-family zones. The council will also review the mid-year budget and consider several consent calendar items, including street rehabilitation contracts and a pool use agreement.

• Public hearing on Municipal Code Amendment 2022-01 and introduction of Ordinance No. 907 for SB 9 implementation
• Award of contract for FY 2021-22 Street Rehabilitation Project No. 22-6 to Sequel Contractors, Inc.
• Award of contract to PALP dba Excel Paving for Traffic & Street Improvement Project at Huntington Drive and Highland Avenue (Project No. 22-2)
• Adoption of Resolution No. 22-08 accepting irrevocable offer of dedication of six parcels totaling 8,453 sq ft on Cinco Robles Drive
• FY 2021/22 Mid-Year Budget Report and approval of budget amendments

The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 907, which amends the municipal code to establish definitions and regulations for urban lot splits and duplex developments in single-family residential zones, implementing Senate Bill 9. The council also approved the consent calendar, including street rehabilitation and traffic improvement contracts, and adopted a resolution accepting a dedication of parcels on Cinco Robles Drive. The mid-year budget report was received and filed, with budget amendments approved.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 907 for urban lot splits and duplexes (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar items A-F and H-L, including street contracts (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-08 accepting dedication of 8,453 sq ft on Cinco Robles Drive (6-0)
• Received and filed FY 2021/22 Mid-Year Budget Report and approved amendments (6-0)

City Council

The Duarte City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will hold a joint regular meeting. The main item is a public hearing to discuss draft redistricting maps and identify focus maps for new district boundaries. The council will also consider several consent calendar items, including contracts and resolutions.

• Public hearing on draft redistricting maps (Plans 101-106)
• Amendment to wireless lease with SBA Steel LLC at 1400 Buena Vista Street
• Resolution 22-06 supporting Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative
• Resolution 22-07 reauthorizing teleconferenced meetings under AB 361
• $51,000 budget amendment for council chambers camera equipment; $40,500 for Highland Avenue appraisal services

City Council

The Duarte City Council, along with the Housing Authority and Community Facilities Financing Authority, will hold a regular meeting. The agenda includes several consent calendar items, such as approving warrants, receiving reports, and adopting resolutions. Notably, the council will consider a resolution to apply for a CalRecycle grant and the second reading of an ordinance changing commissioner terms.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 22-05 authorizing grant application for CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 906 changing commissioner term dates
• Approval of warrants for January 25, 2022
• Letters of support for San Gabriel Valley Regional Community Wildfire Protection Plan and Wildfire Adaptation and Outreach Program
• Recognition of Dominic Milano for 40 years of service

The Duarte City Council approved the consent calendar (items A-H and J), including warrants, minutes, and Ordinance No. 906 on commissioner terms. It also adopted Resolution No. 22-05, amended to have the City of Duarte, not the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, submit the CalRecycle SB 1383 grant application. A broadband workshop was directed, and a dog park committee was requested but not formed.

• Approved consent calendar items A-H and J (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-05 as amended for CalRecycle grant application (7-0)
• Directed staff to conduct a broadband workshop
• Removed item 4D (energy efficiency recognition) from agenda
• Pulled item 7I from consent calendar for discussion

City Council

The Duarte City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority hold a regular joint meeting on January 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as public comments, approval of minutes, and reports. No specific substantive actions or proposals are listed in the provided agenda text.

• Regular joint meeting of City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority
• Public comments accepted via email before 6:00 p.m. on meeting day
• Meeting videotaped for broadcast on DCTV and Spectrum Cable Channel 3

City Council

The Duarte City Council is holding a special meeting on January 24, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss the appointment of the City Attorney, as allowed under Government Code section 54957(b)(1). The meeting also includes public comment time, but no other action items are listed.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment for City Attorney
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Meeting held at Duarte City Council Chambers, 1600 Huntington Drive

The Duarte City Council met in special session on January 24, 2022, and went into closed session to discuss a city attorney matter. Upon reconvening, the city manager announced no reportable action was taken. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• No reportable action taken in closed session

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Duarte Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a massage business at 2163 Huntington Drive and a city-initiated municipal code amendment to implement state law on urban lot splits and duplexes in single-family residential zones. They will also review a site plan for a new two-story home at 2528 Gardi Street, approve minutes, and reorganize the commission.

• Conditional Use Permit 2021-02 for a new massage business at 2163 Huntington Drive
• Municipal Code Amendment 2022-01 to establish definitions and regulations for Urban Lot Splits and Duplex Developments in Single-Family Residential Zones
• Site Plan and Design Review SPDR 2020-33 for a 3,234 sq ft two-story home with 557 sq ft garage at 2528 Gardi Street
• Approval of December 20, 2021 minutes
• Commission reorganization

The Duarte Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new home at 2528 Gardi Street, continued a massage business permit to February, and approved a municipal code amendment establishing regulations for urban lot splits and duplex developments in single-family zones to comply with state law. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved SPDR 2020-33 for a 3,234 sq ft home at 2528 Gardi Street (4-0)
• Continued CUP 2021-02 for a massage business at 2163 Huntington Drive to Feb 22, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved MCA 2022-01 for urban lot split and duplex regulations (4-0)
• Approved December 20, 2021 minutes (3-0-1-0, Ramirez abstained)

City Council

The Duarte City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting Ordinance No. 906, which would change the start and end dates of commissioner terms to align with election cycles, and to award a contract for the City Yard fence and gate replacement. The council will also make annual appointments to intergovernmental organizations.

• Ordinance No. 906: Amends Duarte Municipal Code sections 2.20.040, 2.22.040, 2.24.040, 2.27.040, 2.28.040, 2.29.040 to change commissioner terms to begin in odd-numbered years and end in even-numbered years.
• Contract award: City Yard Fence and Gate Replacement, Project 22-5, to Quality Fence Co. Inc. for $238,675.00, with a budget amendment of $262,542.50.
• Annual appointment of City Councilmembers to intergovernmental organizations.

The Duarte City Council held a special meeting and approved Ordinance No. 906, which amends several sections of the municipal code to change the beginning and ending dates of commissioner terms. The council also awarded a contract for the City Yard Fence and Gate Replacement Project and made annual appointments to intergovernmental organizations. All votes were unanimous, with Councilmember Lewis absent.

• Approved Ordinance No. 906 amending commissioner term dates (7-0, Lewis absent)
• Awarded $238,675 contract to Quality Fence Co. Inc. for City Yard Fence and Gate Replacement, with 10% contingency, total budget amendment $262,542.50 (7-0, Lewis absent)
• Appointed councilmembers to intergovernmental organizations, including Toney Lewis as delegate to California Contract Cities and League of California Cities, Margaret Finlay as delegate to City Selection Committee, and others (7-0, Lewis absent)

City Council

The Duarte City Council is meeting jointly with the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority. The main item is a public hearing to receive community input on redrawing election district boundaries. The council will also consider adopting several resolutions and ordinances, including updates to the Housing and Safety Elements of the General Plan, and routine consent items.

• Public hearing on redrawing election district boundaries
• Adoption of Resolution 22-02 approving General Plan Amendment 2021-01 updating the Housing Element
• Adoption of Resolutions 22-03 and 22-04 approving General Plan Amendments 2021-02 and 2021-03 for Safety Element and Environmental Justice policies
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 905 adding organic waste disposal regulations to the Municipal Code
• Approval of installation of a yield sign at Town Center Villas at Las Posadas Drive and 15 MPH signs throughout the Las Posadas Townhome neighborhood

The City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved three General Plan amendments: updating the Housing Element for 2021-2029, amending the Safety Element, and incorporating Environmental Justice policies, each with associated Negative Declarations. The council also approved the consent calendar, including an ordinance on organic waste disposal and a resolution reauthorizing teleconferenced meetings. No items were removed from the consent calendar for discussion.

• Adopted Resolution 22-02 approving General Plan Amendment 2021-01 (Housing Element update) (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-03 approving General Plan Amendment 2021-02 (Safety Element amendment) (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-04 approving General Plan Amendment 2021-03 (Environmental Justice policies) (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar items A-J, including Ordinance 905 on organic waste disposal and Resolution 22-01 on teleconferenced meetings (6-0)
• Received and filed redistricting report after public hearing
• Approved minutes of December 14, 2021 meetings
• Approved warrants for December 25, 2021 and January 11, 2022
• Reappointed city commissioners to one-year terms expiring December 31, 2022