Duarte public meetings in 2023

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission is holding public hearings for two conditional use permits. These include a request for a 24-hour electric vehicle charging station and a request for a late-night health and fitness facility.

• Conditional Use Permit 22-04 and Site Plan 22-42 for a BP Pulse EV charging station at 2107 Huntington Drive
• Conditional Use Permit 23-04 for 360 Fitness at 2137 Huntington Drive

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will select a Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem. The body will also consider several professional services agreements for city infrastructure and facility renovations.

• Contract with Aquatic Design Group, Inc. for Duarte Fitness Center Pool Deck Renovation design services for $458,140
• Contract with Magellan Advisors, LLC for Broadband Access and Connectivity Infrastructure Assessment not to exceed $200,000
• Proposed allocation of approximately $131,200 in FY 2024-2025 CDBG funds for ADA compliant curb ramps
• Contract with KHR Associates for Highland Promenade engineering and construction administration for $116,800
• Purchase of an 8' easement from Highland Industrial Center LLC at 1801 Highland Avenue for $55,500

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to consider a public safety agreement with neighboring cities. The body will also elect a representative for the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Board and discuss the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Memorandum of Understanding between Azusa, Duarte, and Irwindale for public safety in the North San Gabriel Riverbed area
• Election of San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority (WQA) Board Member and Alternate (Resolution No. 23-31)
• Discussion of the Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of warrants for November 28, 2023

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority are meeting to discuss infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. Key items include a General Plan amendment for hazard mitigation and updates to waste service rates.

• Contract award of $2,402,810.00 to FS Contractors, Inc. for ATP Cycle 4 Pedestrian Access and Bicycle Safety Improvement Project No. 24-5
• Public hearing to adopt the 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan into the General Plan Safety Element
• Purchase of a prefabricated restroom building for Beardslee Park from The Public Restroom Company for $231,617
• Acceptance of $295,178 in grant funds from the Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant Program
• Review of Burrtec Waste Services annual performance and 2024 refuse collection and recycling rates

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a workshop regarding the Royal Oaks Manor annexation. The body will provide direction to staff on whether to support or oppose HumanGood SoCal’s application to annex the Royal Oaks Retirement Community territory into the City of Duarte.

• Workshop to discuss and assess Royal Oaks Manor annexation
• Review of HumanGood SoCal’s Application to the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles (LAFCO)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to discuss local governance and infrastructure. Key actions include a public hearing on council salaries and the completion of a street improvement project.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 920 to increase City Council salaries starting December 10, 2024
• Notice of Completion for Traffic & Street Improvement Project at Huntington Drive and Highland Avenue for $325,191.94
• Budget amendment of $47,300 for the Huntington Drive and Highland Avenue project
• Resolutions No. 23-26 and 23-27 to fix 2024 medical insurance contributions for employees and councilmembers
• Authorization for SGVCOG to submit a regional application for the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for one vacant position on the Public Works and Traffic Safety Commission. The council will discuss the candidates following the interviews.

• Interviews for one vacant Public Works and Traffic Safety Commission position

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to discuss administrative updates and contract awards. The body is deciding on a salary increase for councilmembers and a citywide infrastructure project.

• Award of FY23-24 Citywide Concrete Repair Project contract to Ruiz Concrete and Paving, Inc. for $114,090.00
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 920 to increase City Council salaries starting December 10, 2024
• Nomination of a councilmember for the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Board
• Proclamation for National Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31, 2023)
• Proclamation denouncing antisemitism

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to vote on infrastructure contracts and council salaries. The body will also discuss a park renaming and a city mobile application recommendation.

• Ordinance No. 920 to increase City Council salaries starting December 10, 2024
• Contract with Elie Farah Inc. for FY 23-24 Street Rehabilitation Project Design for $33,500
• Contract with WGJ Enterprises, Inc. dba PCI for FY 23-24 Citywide Striping and Marking Project for $53,367.05
• Resolution No. 23-24 to rename Royal Oaks Parks Extension to Tzeitel Paras-Caracci Park with a budget amendment up to $20,000
• Notice of Completion for City Yard Fence and Gate Replacement Project for $242,655

City Council

The special meeting of the Duarte City Council scheduled for September 26, 2023, was cancelled. The city cited an anticipated lack of quorum as the reason for the cancellation.

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission is meeting to discuss a General Plan Amendment. The body will consider recommending the adoption of the 2020 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into the city's Safety Element.

• General Plan Amendment 23-01: Adopting the 2020 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) into the Safety Element
• Resolution PC 23-09 regarding the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to discuss council salary increases and various city facility updates. The body is also reviewing appointments for an arts committee and a planning commission vacancy.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 920 to increase City Council salaries starting December 10, 2024
• Notice of Completion for Fitness Center Building roof replacement for $187,038
• Notice of Completion for Senior Center Flooring Replacement for $98,769.50
• Market License Agreement Amendment with Service Line Warranties of America Inc.
• Amendment No. 3 for the SGVCOG Regional Food Recovery program

The City Council adopted the agenda and approved the consent calendar, which included a $187,038 amendment for the fitness center roof replacement and a $98,769.50 amendment for senior center flooring. Council members also gave the first reading of Ordinance No. 920 to raise council salaries starting Dec. 10, 2024, and directed staff to issue an RFP for aquatic‑center improvements. Appointments were made to the Freeway Walls and Utility Boxes Arts Ad Hoc Committee and to fill a Planning and Economic Development Commission vacancy, and the City Manager was authorized to execute agreements for a water‑service warranty program and a regional food‑recovery grant.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $187,038 roof replacement for Fitness Center (unanimous)
• Approved $98,769.50 senior center flooring replacement (unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 920 to increase council salaries (unanimous)
• Directed staff to conduct RFP for aquatic center improvements (unanimous)
• Appointed six members to Freeway Walls and Utility Boxes Arts Ad Hoc Committee and Luz Yesenia Paez to Planning & Economic Development Commission vacancy (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmembers Samuel Kang and Cesar Garcia to the Arts Ad Hoc Committee (unanimous)
• Authorized Market License Agreement Amendment with Service Line Warranties of America (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for two local government roles. The body will discuss the candidates following the interviews.

• Interviews for Arts Ad Hoc Committee candidates
• Interviews for one vacant Planning and Economic Development Commission position

The City Council conducted interviews for the Freeway Walls and Utility Boxes Arts Ad Hoc Committee and a vacancy on the Planning and Economic Development Commission. The Council discussed the candidates, but no appointments were finalized during the meeting.

• Interviewed 8 candidates for the Freeway Walls and Utility Boxes Arts Ad Hoc Committee
• Interviewed 5 candidates for the Planning and Economic Development Commission vacancy

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will meet to discuss maintenance contracts and specific plan amendments. The body is deciding on funding for an environmental report and the formation of a renovation committee.

• Contract for maintenance services with Mariposa Landscapes for $585,628
• Professional Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. for $404,480 for Westminster Gardens Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report
• Budget amendment of $66,000 in account numbers 2410-7915 and 2410-7917
• Ordinance No. 919 to amend Duarte Municipal Code Chapter 2.08 regarding holidays
• Appointment of a City Council Community Center Renovation Ad Hoc Committee

The City Council approved a landscape maintenance contract and a professional services agreement for the Westminster Gardens Specific Plan. The Council also established an ad hoc committee for the Community Center renovation and amended the municipal code regarding holidays.

• Approved landscape maintenance contract with Mariposa Landscapes for $585,628 (7-0)
• Approved $66,000 budget amendment for landscape accounts (7-0)
• Approved $404,480 agreement with MIG, Inc. for Westminster Gardens Specific Plan and EIR (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved funding agreement with HumanGood to pay for Westminster Gardens consultant costs (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Established Community Center Renovation Ad Hoc Committee with Mayor Pro Tem Truong, Councilmember Finlay, and Councilmember Kang (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 919 to amend Municipal Code Chapter 2.08 regarding holidays (7-0)
• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved warrants for August 8 and August 22, 2023 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to discuss infrastructure projects along Huntington Drive and a new decorum policy. The body will also consider contracts for utility research, landscape drawings, and the analysis of a cannabis initiative.

• Acceptance of completion for Street Rehabilitation Project No. 23-5 for All American Asphalt in the amount of $792,983.90
• Professional Services Agreement with RKA Consulting Group for Huntington Drive aerial survey and utility research for $50,000.00
• Professional Services Agreement with Armstrong & Walker for Huntington Drive median construction drawings and a $75,000 budget amendment
• Professional Services Agreement with HdL for analysis of a proposed cannabis initiative not to exceed $30,000
• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 919 amending Duarte Municipal Code Chapter 2.08 regarding city holidays

The City Council authorized professional services agreements for aerial surveys and median landscape drawings for Huntington Drive. The Council also adopted a new decorum policy for meetings and approved a fiscal analysis of a proposed cannabis initiative.

• Approved $50,000 contract with RKA Consulting Group for Huntington Drive aerial survey and utility research (6-0)
• Approved $75,000 budget amendment and contract with Armstrong & Walker for Huntington Drive median construction drawings (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-22 approving a decorum policy for City Council meetings (6-0)
• Approved contract with HdL for fiscal impact analysis of proposed cannabis initiative, not to exceed $30,000 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 919 to amend Municipal Code regarding City holidays (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-23 amending Joint Powers Agreement with Los Angeles Regional Agency for organic waste laws (6-0)
• Designated Councilmember Lewis as voting delegate and Councilmember Kang as voting alternate for League of California Cities conference (6-0)
• Accepted Notice of Completion for FY 2022-2023 Street Rehabilitation Project No. 23-5 for All American Asphalt in the amount of $792,983.90 (6-0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission is holding a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a business in Lewis Business Park. The proposal involves food packaging, wholesale distribution, and coffee roasting in a 16,435 square foot building.

• Conditional Use Permit 23-02 for a food packaging, wholesale distribution, and coffee roasting business at 1860 Evergreen Street
• Proposed exterior improvements to the 16,435 square foot building at 1860 Evergreen Street
• Resolution PC 23-08 regarding the approval of Conditional Use Permit 23-02

The Planning and Economic Development Commission approved a conditional use permit for a food packaging, wholesale distribution, and coffee roasting business. The project involves an existing 16,435 square foot building.

• Approved May 15, 2023, minutes (4-0-0-1)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 23-02 for 1860 Evergreen Street per Resolution PC 23-08 (4-0-0-1)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will meet to discuss city services and infrastructure. The body is deciding on a services agreement with the Duarte Chamber of Commerce and the establishment of a public art committee.

• Services Agreement with Duarte Chamber of Commerce for FY 2023-24 in the amount of $50,000
• Acceptance of completion for Citywide Asphalt Repair Project No. 23-8 for Ruiz Concrete and Paving, Inc. for $36,753.15
• Resolution No. 23-19 to establish an Ad Hoc Committee for public art on freeway walls and utility boxes
• Ordinance No. 918 to amend Duarte Municipal Code Section 2.31 regarding Ad Hoc Committee appointments

The City Council approved a services agreement with the Duarte Chamber of Commerce and established a new ad hoc committee for public art. The council also adopted an ordinance regarding ad hoc committee appointments and accepted completion of a citywide asphalt repair project.

• Approved $50,000 FY 2023-24 Services Agreement with Duarte Chamber of Commerce (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-19 to establish Ad Hoc Committee for public art on freeway walls and utility boxes (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 918 to amend Municipal Code Section 2.31 regarding Ad Hoc Committee appointments (6-0)
• Accepted Notice of Completion for FY 2022-2023 Citywide Asphalt Repair Project No. 23-8 for Ruiz Concrete and Paving, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023 warrants (6-0)
• Approved City Council conference attendance (6-0)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will meet to discuss community development grants and citywide assessments. The body is deciding on several service contracts and infrastructure project completions.

• Public hearing to allocate $19,931 in CDBG funds for ADA-compliant curb ramps
• Public hearing on Resolution 23-18 for FY 2023-24 Citywide Landscape and Lighting District assessments
• Agreement with All City Management Services for crossing guard services with a $34,000 budget amendment
• Payment of $151,095.40 to Ruiz Concrete and Paving, Inc. for FY 2022-23 Concrete Repair Project No. 23-27
• Professional Services Agreement with Stillwater Sciences for $29,997 for Fish Canyon Falls Trails

The City Council allocated approximately $19,931 in CDBG funds for ADA-compliant curb ramps and adopted Resolution 23-18 for landscape and lighting assessments. The Council also approved Foothill Transit service changes and a design option for a Route 66 art piece.

• Allocated ~$19,931 for ADA-compliant curb ramps (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-18 for FY 2023-24 Landscape and Lighting District assessments (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 918 amending the Ad Hoc Committee Ordinance (5-0)
• Authorized Foothill Transit to implement proposed service change recommendations (5-0)
• Approved 'Option 1' design for the Route 66 art piece at Huntington and Mount Olive Drive (5-0)
• Approved amendment to the Foothill Unity Agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-16 establishing a salary and compensation schedule (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-17 for a new 3-year CDBG participation cycle (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for vacant positions on the Mayor’s Youth Council. The body will discuss the interviews and candidates following the sessions.

• Interviews for vacant Mayor’s Youth Council positions

The City Council interviewed 18 candidates for vacant positions on the Mayor’s Youth Council. The Council discussed the interviews and deliberated over the candidates. No final appointments were recorded in the minutes.

• Interviewed 18 candidates for Mayor’s Youth Council vacancies

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to discuss the proposed 2023/24 budget and public meeting transparency. The body is also considering appointments for the Mayor’s Youth Council and the Director of Public Safety Services.

• Adoption of the proposed FY 2023/24 Budget
• Acceptance of $34,096.36 for Citywide Striping and Marking Project No. 23-9 by WGJ Enterprises, Inc. dba PCI
• Resolution No. 23-14 to promote transparency in Public Meetings
• Resolution No. 23-15 to establish an Ad Hoc Committee for Public Art
• Appointment of Larry Breceda as Director of Public Safety Services

The City Council adopted the proposed FY 2023/24 budget and passed Resolution No. 23-14 to record and post public meetings online. The Council also appointed Larry Breceda as Director of Public Safety Services and approved all 18 applicants for the Mayor’s Youth Council.

• Adopted proposed FY 2023/23 budget (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-14 to record and post public meetings online (6-0)
• Appointed Larry Breceda as Director of Public Safety Services (6-0)
• Appointed 18 candidates to the 2023/24 Mayor’s Youth Council (6-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to City Attorney Services contract (6-0)
• Accepted Notice of Completion for Citywide Striping and Marking Project No. 23-9 (6-0)
• Voted to exclude Route 66 art piece from ad hoc committee scope and bring it back for future action (4-2)
• Tabled Resolution 23-15 for public art ad hoc committee pending ordinance amendments

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to appoint Brian Villalobos as City Manager. The body will also consider several resolutions regarding city appropriations, emergency terminations, and staff compensation.

• Employment agreement for City Manager Brian Villalobos
• Acceptance of Duarte City Hall ADA Improvement Project completion for $1,492,559.14
• General Fund Budget amendment of $37,882.52
• Resolution No. 23-11 to set a June 27, 2023 public hearing for Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts
• Resolution No. 23-13 establishing a salary schedule for the Assistant City Manager

The City Council approved an employment agreement for Brian Villalobos to serve as the new City Manager. The Council also approved a series of consent calendar items, including the termination of a local emergency and the adoption of a new salary schedule for the Assistant City Manager.

• Approved employment agreement for Brian Villalobos as City Manager (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-10 establishing an Appropriations Limit (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-11 to set a public hearing for Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-12 proclaiming the termination of a local emergency (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-13 establishing a Salary Schedule and Compensation Plan for the Unrepresented Regular Employee Assistant City Manager (6-0)
• Accepted Notice of Completion for Duarte City Hall ADA Improvement Project (6-0)
• Approved Annual County of Los Angeles Probation Department Agreement for Prevention and Intervention Program (6-0)
• Approved Legislative Letter of Opposition of Civilian Oversight Commission Rotation Recommendation (6-0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The commission will meet to approve previous minutes and receive training from the City Attorney's Office. The training covers the Brown Act, meeting procedures, conflicts of interest, and parliamentary procedures.

• Commission training on Brown Act and procedural roles led by City Attorney's Office
• Approval of April 17, 2023 minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 17, 2023, meeting. Assistant City Attorney Jeffrey Melching provided training on Commission roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements. No other substantive business items were decided.

• Approved April 17, 2023, minutes (3-0-0-2)

City Council

The City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss the appointment of and labor negotiations with the Acting, Interim, or City Manager. There are no public agenda items for decision.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment for City Manager (Gov Code 54957)
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators for City Manager (Gov Code 54957.6)

The City Council, Duarte Housing Authority, and Duarte Community Facilities Financing Authority met in a special joint session. The meeting consisted of a closed session to discuss city manager appointments and labor negotiations. No reportable action was taken.

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to review department updates and approve several consent items. Key decisions include the allocation of housing funds and one-time payments for part-time staff.

• Allocation of Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PHLA) Year 3 Funds to the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust via Resolution No. 23-09
• Proposed $23,000 budget amendment for $1,000 one-time appreciation payments to eligible part-time staff
• Acceptance of completion for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Citywide Curb House Address Numbers Project awarded to Care for the Children for $59,350
• Approval of a legislative letter urging full funding for transit in the final state budget

The City Council approved the allocation of Year 3 Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds to the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust. The Council also authorized one-time appreciation pay for part-time staff and accepted the completion of the Citywide Curb House Address Numbers Project.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Allocated Permanent Local Housing Allocation Year 3 Funds to San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust via Resolution No. 23-09 (7-0)
• Authorized one-time appreciation pay for part-time staff (7-0)
• Accepted Notice of Completion for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Citywide Curb House Address Numbers Project (7-0)
• Approved legislative letter urging full funding for transit in Final State Budget (7-0)
• Approved warrants for May 9, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 25, 2023 Special and Regular Meetings (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to conduct a budget workshop for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. The body will discuss the General Fund and other city funds to provide direction to staff.

• Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget Workshop
• Closed session performance evaluation of the City Manager

The City Council reviewed the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget, including projected revenues, expenditures, and capital projects. Council members provided direction to staff regarding expenditures and projects for the upcoming year. No formal votes were recorded.

• Provided direction to staff on FY 2023-24 expenditures, revenues, and projects

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will meet to consider updates to the Duarte Development Code and Town Center Specific Plan to comply with state housing laws. The body will also review a teen pregnancy prevention program and a fire risk management agreement.

• Ordinance No. 916: Amendments to the Duarte Development Code regarding affordable housing and accessory dwelling units
• Ordinance No. 917: Amendments to the Duarte Town Center Specific Plan for Housing Element consistency
• Service Agreement with Foothill Family Service for the Love Notes 3.0 teen pregnancy prevention curriculum
• Resolution No. 23-08: Agreement with the Fire Risk Management Services Joint Powers Authority for health and welfare benefits
• Resolution No. 23-07: Proclaiming the termination of a local emergency

The City Council approved a contract with Letner Roofing Company for the Duarte Fitness Center roof replacement. The council also adopted ordinances to amend the development code and town center specific plan to comply with state housing laws.

• Approved contract with Danny Letner Inc (dba Letner Roofing Company) for Fitness Center roof replacement (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 916 to amend Development Code regarding affordable and assisted housing (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 917 to amend Duarte Town Center Specific Plan for Housing Element consistency (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-07 proclaiming termination of a local emergency (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-08 to join Fire Risk Management Services Joint Powers Authority (7-0)
• Approved service agreement with Foothill Family Service for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (7-0)
• Approved warrants for April 25, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider awarding a contract for the Duarte Fitness Center roof replacement project. The council will review a proposal to accept a withdrawal from one bidder and award the project to another.

• Proposed contract award to Danny Letner Inc, DBA Letner Roofing Company in the amount of $187,038 from the General Fund
• Proposed acceptance of withdraw notice from Bellock General Contracting, Inc., DBA Essential Roofing

The City Council approved a contract with Danny Letner Inc. for the Duarte Fitness Center roof replacement project. The council also adopted ordinances to amend the Development Code and Town Center Specific Plan for housing consistency.

• Approved contract to Danny Letner Inc. (dba Letner Roofing Company) for Fitness Center roof replacement (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 916 to amend Development Code regarding affordable and assisted housing (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 917 to amend Town Center Specific Plan for Housing Element consistency (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-07 proclaiming termination of a Local Emergency (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-08 to participate in Fire Risk Management Services Joint Powers Authority (7-0)
• Approved service agreement with Foothill Family Service for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (7-0)
• Approved warrants for April 25, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a City Council Goals Workshop. The agenda is primarily procedural with no other legislative actions listed.

• City Council Goals Workshop

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission will hold public hearings regarding a carwash and oil change business. The body will also review the city's proposed acquisition of properties for the Melcanyon Debris Basin.

• Conditional Use Permit 23-01 for a carwash and oil change business at 2110 Huntington Drive
• Site Plan and Design Review 23-13 for exterior, parking, and landscaping improvements at 2110 Huntington Drive
• Proposed acquisition of properties near Melcanyon Road and Brookridge Road for the Melcanyon Debris Basin

The Commission approved a conditional use permit and site plan for a carwash and oil change business at 2110 Huntington Drive. It also found that the city's proposed acquisition of properties near Melcanyon Road and Brookridge Road for a debris basin conforms with the General Plan.

• Approved CUP 23-01 and SPDR 22-13 for carwash and oil change business at 2110 Huntington Drive (4-0-0-1)
• Approved Resolution PC 23-07 regarding property acquisitions for a debris basin near Melcanyon Road and Brookridge Road (4-0-0-1)
• Approved March 20, 2023, minutes (2-0-2-1)
• Elected Tina Heany as Chairperson (4-0-0-1)
• Elected Wally Wolff as Vice-Chair (4-0-0-1)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will discuss updates to the Development Code and Town Center Specific Plan to comply with state housing laws. The body is also considering several city contracts and a broadband infrastructure assessment.

• Public hearing on Municipal Code Amendment 23-01 and Ordinance No. 916 regarding affordable housing and accessory dwelling units
• Public hearing on Specific Plan Amendment 23-01 and Ordinance No. 917 for the Duarte Town Center Specific Plan
• Contract for Senior Center Floor Replacement with JJJJ Floor Covering, Inc. for $95,909.50 (total budget $105,500.50)
• Fiscal Intermediary Agreement with California Department of Technology for $200,000 for a broadband assessment
• Production agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for $26,000 for the July 3, 2023 fireworks show

The City Council introduced two ordinances to align the local development code and Town Center Specific Plan with state affordable housing laws. The council also approved a contract for senior center floor replacement and a broadband infrastructure assessment.

• Approved $105,500.50 contract to JJJJ Floor Covering, Inc. for Senior Center floor replacement (7-0)
• Approved production agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for 2023 Independence Day fireworks (7-0)
• Approved agreement with California Department of Technology for broadband infrastructure assessment (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 916 to amend Development Code regarding affordable and accessory dwelling units (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 917 to amend Town Center Specific Plan for Housing Element consistency (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for filing (7-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority are meeting to discuss public safety programs and infrastructure funding. The body is deciding on several legal service agreements and road repair projects.

• Contract award to All American Asphalt for FY 22-23 Street Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $794,222
• Budget amendment to use additional SB1 funds in the amount of $73,644
• Professional Services Agreement with MIG for Duarte Park Revitalization design services in the amount of $54,240
• Resolution No. 23-05 to adopt the FY 2023-24 SB1 Funding project list
• Agreements with Civica Law Group, APC for Municipal Citation and Code Enforcement legal services

The City Council approved a street rehabilitation contract and a design agreement for the Duarte Park Revitalization project. The Council also adopted a funding plan for the FY 2023-24 Road Repair and Accountability Act.

• Awarded FY 22-23 Street Rehabilitation Project contract to All American Asphalt for $794,222 (7-0)
• Authorized $54,240 Professional Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. for Duarte Park Revitalization design services (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-05 for FY 2023-24 SB1 Funding Project List (7-0)
• Approved Agreement for Municipal Citation Legal Services with Civica Law Group, APC (7-0)
• Approved Agreement for Code Enforcement Legal Services with Civica Law Group, APC (7-0)
• Approved Cal Cities FY 2023-24 State Budget Asks and Requests Letter (7-0)
• Approved City Council Conference Attendance (7-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023 warrants (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a City Council Goals Workshop. The agenda is primarily procedural and does not list any specific votes or ordinances for decision.

• City Council Goals Workshop

The City Council participated in a goals workshop where the City Manager presented the 2023-2026 strategic plan. Councilmembers provided feedback and direction on proposed goals regarding city government, finances, safety, homelessness, economic development, and community amenities.

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission is reviewing updates to the Duarte Development Code regarding affordable housing and accessory dwelling units. The body is also considering a site plan for renovations and an addition to the Morrison House. Additionally, the commission will review an amendment to the Duarte Town Center Specific Plan for consistency with the Housing Element.

• Proposed 1,274 square foot addition and renovations to Morrison House at 1420 Santo Domingo Avenue
• Municipal Code Amendment 23-01 regarding affordable housing, assisted housing, and accessory dwelling units
• Specific Plan Amendment 23-01 to the Duarte Town Center Specific Plan
• Certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Morrison House project

The Commission approved renovations and an addition to the historic Morrison House. It also approved amendments to the Municipal Code and Town Center Specific Plan to comply with state housing laws.

• Approved SPDR 22-18 for renovations and a 1,274 sq ft addition to Morrison House at 1420 Santo Domingo Avenue (3-0-0-2)
• Approved Municipal Code Amendment 23-01 regarding affordable housing, assisted housing, and ADUs (3-0-0-2)
• Approved Specific Plan Amendment 23-01 for the Duarte Town Center Specific Plan (3-0-0-2)
• Approved January 17, 2023, minutes (3-0-0-2)
• Postponed commission reorganization until a full quorum is present

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority are meeting to discuss city annexations and infrastructure contracts. The body is considering a resolution to apply for the annexation of the Royal Oaks Retirement Community territory.

• Resolution No. 23-04 to apply for annexation of Royal Oaks Retirement Community
• Contract for FY 2022-23 Citywide Concrete Repair Project to Ruiz Concrete and Paving, Inc. for $141,715.00
• Contract for FY 2022-23 Citywide Asphalt Repair Project to Ruiz Concrete and Paving, Inc. for $48,510.00
• Contract for FY 2022-23 Citywide Striping and Marking Project to WGJ Enterprises, Inc. dba PCI for $32,017.20
• Proposed $145,000 budget amendment for one-time employee appreciation payments of up to $5,000 each

The City Council authorized an application to LAFCO to annex the territory encompassing Royal Oaks Retirement Community. The Council also approved one-time appreciation payments for city employees and several infrastructure repair contracts.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-04 to apply for annexation of Royal Oaks Retirement Community (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $145,000 budget amendment for one-time employee appreciation payments of up to $5,000 each (7-0)
• Awarded $141,715 contract for FY 2022-23 Annual Concrete Repair Project to Ruiz Concrete and Paving, Inc. (7-0)
• Awarded $48,510 contract for FY 2022-23 Annual Asphalt Repair Project to Ruiz Concrete and Paving, Inc. (7-0)
• Awarded $32,017.20 contract for FY 2022-23 Annual Striping and Marking Project to WGJ Enterprises, Inc. dba PCI (7-0)
• Approved Amended Professional Services Agreement with LPA, Inc. for Fitness Center Aquatic Preliminary Assessment (7-0)
• Approved proclamation declaring March 2023 as Red Cross Month (7-0)
• Approved warrants for March 14, 2023 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a study session on the possible redevelopment of the Rancho Duarte Golf Course. A prospective developer will provide an overview of one redevelopment option, though no council action will be taken.

• Study session on the possible redevelopment of the Rancho Duarte Golf Course
• Discussion of interviews and candidates

The City Council conducted an informational study session to discuss the possible redevelopment of the Rancho Duarte Golf Course. Representatives from MW Investment Group and Ramser Development presented concepts for a new clubhouse, driving range, botanical garden, parking lot, and RV/boat storage. No formal actions were taken during the session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (7-0)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will meet to review the mid-year budget and discuss a design agreement for the Civic Center. The body will also consider legal service agreements for code enforcement and municipal citations.

• Professional Services Agreement with LPA for Civic Center Master Plan conceptual design: $45,000
• Agreement with Civica Law Group, APC for Municipal Citation Legal Services
• Agreement with Civica Law Group, APC for Code Enforcement Legal Services
• Fiscal Year 2022/23 Mid-Year Budget Report
• Public Safety Department and Mayor's Youth Council updates

The City Council authorized a professional services agreement with LPA for conceptual design services for the Civic Center Master Plan. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including the February 14 minutes and warrants.

• Authorized $45,000 Professional Services Agreement with LPA for Civic Center Master Plan conceptual design (6-0)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved warrants for February 28, 2023 (6-0)
• Received and filed February 2023 Public Safety Department Status Report (6-0)
• Received and filed Monthly Financial Update (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a training session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct workplace harassment prevention training for councilmembers.

• City Councilmember Workplace Harassment Prevention Training session

The City Council participated in a two-hour Workplace Harassment Prevention Training Session provided by California JPIA. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Completed Workplace Harassment Prevention Training Session

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority are meeting to discuss several infrastructure contracts and facility agreements. Key items include budget amendments for citywide signage and the initial design phase of a Civic Center Master Plan.

• Contract for Civic Center Electronic Message Boards Replacement with Square Signs, DBA Front Signs for $80,351
• Professional Services Agreement with LPA for Civic Center Master Plan conceptual design services for $45,000
• Budget amendment of $63,000 to the Gas Tax Fund for the Citywide Curb House Address Number Project
• Contract for the replacement of the Duarte Town Center Emergency Generator with Duthie Power Services
• Hourly pay rate of $50 for a part-time Duarte Dance Instructor

The City Council awarded a contract to Square Signs, dba Front Signs, to replace the Civic Center electronic message boards. The Council also approved several consent calendar items, including a $63,000 budget amendment to the Gas Tax Fund.

• Awarded vendor services agreement to Square Signs, dba Front Signs for Civic Center electronic message board replacement (6-0)
• Approved $63,000 budget amendment to the Gas Tax Fund (5-0)
• Awarded contract to Care for the Children for Citywide Curb House Address Number Project (5-0)
• Awarded contract to Duthie Power Services for Duarte Town Center Emergency Generator replacement (5-0)
• Approved Facility Use Agreement with Duarte Unified School District for Fitness Center Pools (5-0)
• Approved Job Description and Salary Schedule for Part-Time Duarte Dance Instructor (5-0)
• Approved warrants for February 14, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 24, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will meet to discuss infrastructure assessments and landscape drawings. The body is also considering the termination of a local emergency related to the Fish Fire.

• Professional Services Agreement with Architerra, Inc for Huntington Drive median construction drawings ($232,650)
• Professional Services Agreement with LPA for Fitness Center and Aquatic Preliminary Assessment ($39,000)
• Resolution No. 23-02 to terminate the local emergency related to the Fish Fire
• Resolution No. 23-03 to establish a reward for information leading to graffiti convictions
• Ordinance No. 915 regarding electronic and paperless FPPC Campaign Disclosure Statements

The City Council adopted a resolution to offer rewards for information leading to the conviction of individuals applying graffiti. The council also approved several administrative items, including a fitness center assessment and the termination of a fire emergency.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-03 to establish a reward for information leading to graffiti convictions (6-0)
• Approved $39,000 Professional Services Agreement with LPA for Fitness Center and Aquatic Preliminary Assessment (7-0)
• Approved $30,000 budget amendment for Fitness Center and Aquatic assessment (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-02 terminating the local emergency related to the Fish Fire (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 915 regarding electronic FPPC Campaign Disclosure Statements (7-0)
• Approved Revised Personnel Rules and Regulations (7-0)
• Approved warrants for January 24, 2023 (7-0)
• Directed staff to research the number of additional portable security cameras to purchase

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission is meeting to reorganize and review a site plan for a new residence. The body will consider a resolution regarding a specific design review application.

• Site Plan and Design Review SPDR 21-49 for a 2,344 square foot single family residence and 648 square foot garage at 1908 Wardell Avenue
• Commission reorganization
• Approval of October 17, 2022 minutes

The Planning and Economic Development Commission approved a site plan for a two-story home and three-car garage. The commission also approved the minutes from October 17, 2022, and postponed its reorganization.

• Approved SPDR-21-49 for a 2,344 sq ft residence and 648 sq ft garage at 1908 Wardell Avenue (3-0-0-2)
• Approved October 17, 2022 minutes (3-0-0-2)
• Postponed commission reorganization until the next meeting

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority are meeting to adopt updates to the California Building Codes and discuss electronic filing for campaign disclosures. The body will also make appointments to city commissions and intergovernmental organizations.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 914 to update Chapter 16.04 regarding California Building Codes
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 915 regarding electronic and paperless filing of Fair Political Practices Commission Campaign Disclosure Statements
• Appointments to intergovernmental organizations
• Appointments to fill City Commission vacancies
• Approval of warrants from December 27, 2022 and January 10, 2023

The City Council declared a local emergency due to mudflow and debris from rainstorms on January 9 and 10, 2023. The Council also filled multiple vacancies across city commissions and appointed members to various intergovernmental organizations.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-01 proclaiming a local emergency (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 915 for electronic FPPC filing (7-0)
• Adopted building Code Updates via Ordinance No. 914 (7-0)
• Appointed 13 members to Parks and Recreation, Planning, Public Safety, Public Utilities, and Public Works commissions (7-0)
• Appointed Council members and City Manager to 20 intergovernmental organizations (7-0)
• Approved warrants for December 27, 2022 and January 10, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview and discuss candidates for several vacant city commission roles. This process determines who will serve on various advisory boards for the city.

• Interviews for 3 Planning and Economic Development Commission positions
• Interviews for 2 Parks and Recreation Commission positions
• Interviews for 3 Public Safety Commission positions
• Interviews for 2 Public Utilities, Communications & Technology Commission positions
• Interviews for 3 Public Works & Traffic Safety Commission positions

The City Council conducted interviews and held discussions regarding candidates to fill vacancies on City Commissions. No final appointments were recorded in the minutes.

• Interviewed 16 candidates for City Commission vacancies
• Discussed and deliberated over candidates for City Commission vacancies