Duarte, CA

City Council

City Council

Planning and Economic Development Commission

City Council

City Council

Planning and Economic Development Commission

Planning and Economic Development Commission

City Council

Planning and Economic Development Commission

Planning and Economic Development Commission

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

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Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Commission will consider a City-initiated request to amend the Safety Element of the General Plan. The amendment updates phrasing to reflect the 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Commission will vote on Resolution PC 26-09 to recommend approval to the City Council.

• General Plan Amendment 26-01 (Safety Element update)
• Resolution PC 26-09

Planning and Economic Development Commission

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to discuss city department updates and administrative policies. The body is considering the adoption of a new refund policy for Parks and Recreation and the finalization of a street repair project.

• Acceptance of Fiscal Year 25-26 Street Slurry Seal and Asphalt Repair Project No. 26-5 as complete for $208,707.07
• Approval of Resolution No. 26-27 and Resolution No. 26-28 regarding 2027 Medical Insurance contributions for employees and Councilmembers
• Proposed adoption of a Registration Cancelation and Refund Policy for the Department of Parks and Recreation
• Review of the August 2026 Monthly Financial Report

City Council

The Duarte City Council, sitting jointly as the Housing Authority and Community Facilities Financing Authority, will consider routine consent items including warrants, minutes, and a biennial review of the Conflict of Interest Code, plus a business item to adopt amendments to the City's Social Media Policy. The agenda also includes several informational updates and recognitions. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Adopt Resolution No. 26-26 amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code
• Adopt amendments to the City's Social Media Policy
• Approve warrants for September 22, 2026
• Approve minutes of September 8, 2026 regular meeting
• Receive and file Public Safety Department and Strategic Plan updates

The City Council approved updates to the Social Media Policy to standardize posting roles and best practices. The council also adopted a resolution to amend the City's Conflict of Interest Code and proclaimed October 23-31 as Red Ribbon Week.

• Adopted amendments to the City’s Social Media Policy (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-26 to amend the City’s Conflict of Interest Code (7-0)
• Proclaimed October 23 through 31 as Red Ribbon Week
• Approved September 8, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved warrants for September 22, 2026 (7-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (7-0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission will hold a public hearing on Municipal Code Amendment 26-03, a city-initiated proposal to amend Section 19.60.160 of the Duarte Development Code to update Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) standards and align local regulations with state ADU law. The commission will consider recommending approval to the City Council via Resolution PC 26-08. The agenda also includes approval of the June 15, 2026 minutes and other routine items.

• Public hearing on Municipal Code Amendment 26-03 to amend Section 19.60.160 (ADU standards)
• Resolution PC 26-08 recommending City Council approval of the ADU code amendment
• Approval of minutes from June 15, 2026 meeting

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Duarte Community Facilities Financing Authority will hold a joint meeting. The agenda contains placeholder text for business items and warrants.

• Approval of minutes
• Approval of warrants
• Closed session

City Council

The Duarte City Council will meet to approve routine minutes, financial reports, and several contracts totaling $567,715, including park Wi-Fi, road striping, ADA curb ramps, and community garden management. The meeting also includes updates from departments and proclamations for awareness months.

• Award $75,510 contract for FY 26/27 Annual Striping Project to Specialized Pavement Marking, LLC
• Award $125,105 contract (up to $137,615 with contingency) for FY 26-27 CDBG ADA Curb Ramps Project to Van Engineering Inc
• Approve $31,500 Parks Wi-Fi Project System Order and Subscription Agreement with The Technology Depot
• Approve $25,000 Professional Services Agreement with Food Education and Discovery for Duarte Community Garden management
• Approve $294,000 budget amendment for 20 additional pedestrian lights along Donald & Bernice Watson Multi-Use Pathway

City Council

The Duarte City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority hold a joint regular meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, including a closed session, consent calendar items (minutes, warrants), and a business item labeled 'Test Item' with no details. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Closed session at 5:30 PM
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2026
• Approval of warrants (amount not specified)
• Business item: 'Test Item' (no details)

City Council

The Duarte City Council will hold a regular joint meeting with the Housing Authority and Community Facilities Financing Authority. The agenda includes consent calendar items such as approving warrants, minutes, and several project completions, plus a business item to amend a funding agreement with Foothill Unity Center. A closed session is scheduled for pending litigation.

• Notice of Completion for Duarte City Hall Exterior Refresh in the amount of $767,210.35
• Notice of Completion for Duarte Sports Park Courts Resurfacing in the amount of $83,331.58, with a budget amendment of $73,112
• Purchase of new playground equipment for Phase II of the Duarte Park Revitalization Project in the amount of $534,340.18
• Fourth Amendment to funding agreement with Foothill Unity Center, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $14,500 for FY 2026-27
• Closed session on pending litigation: City of Whittier, et al. v. Los Angeles Superior Court, et al., Case No. 23STCP03579

The City Council voted 5-1-1 to not continue the appeal in the City of Whittier v. Los Angeles Superior Court case, with Councilmember Finlay voting no and Mayor Pro Tem Kang absent. The council also approved the consent calendar, including contracts and project completions, and authorized a $14,500 funding amendment for Foothill Unity Center. Public Safety reported an 18.6% year-to-date increase in Part 1 crimes but noted overall crime remains lower than 2021 levels.

• Voted 5-1-1 to not continue appeal in City of Whittier v. Los Angeles Superior Court
• Approved consent calendar items 13A-13L (6-0)
• Authorized $14,500 funding amendment for Foothill Unity Center (6-0)
• Received and filed AB 2561 vacancies report (6-0)
• Accepted Notice of Completion for City Hall Exterior Refresh ($767,210.35)
• Accepted Notice of Completion for Sports Park Courts Resurfacing ($83,331.58) and budget amendment ($73,112)
• Authorized purchase of playground equipment for Duarte Park Revitalization ($534,340.18)

City Council

The Duarte City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority are holding a joint regular meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, including closed session, consent calendar items (minutes, warrants), and public comment periods. One business item, labeled 'Test Item,' has no recommended action specified, suggesting it may be a placeholder or discussion item.

• Closed session at 5:30 PM
• Consent calendar includes approval of minutes and warrants
• Business item 'Test Item' with no recommended action
• Public comment periods for closed session, special items, consent calendar, and business items

City Council

The Duarte City Council is holding a special meeting to consider appointing unopposed candidates to City Council seats for Districts 4, 5, and 6, which would cancel the corresponding portions of the November 3, 2026 election. The council will also review a trail lighting analysis and decide whether to proceed with a $500,000 change order to install additional pedestrian lights along the Donald & Bernice Watson Multi-Use Pathway.

• Resolution No. 26-25 to appoint unopposed candidates to Districts 4, 5, and 6 and cancel related election portions
• Trail Lighting Analysis Report for the Donald & Bernice Watson Multi-Use Pathway
• Potential $500,000 change order for additional pedestrian lights in identified dark areas

The City Council voted to appoint unopposed candidates for Districts 4, 5, and 6, effectively canceling the November 3, 2026, election for those specific seats. Additionally, the Council tabled a decision on a trail lighting analysis report to await further contractor cost estimates, potential grant funding updates, and additional project information.

• Adopted Resolution No. 26-25 to appoint unopposed candidates (6-0)
• Tabled trail lighting analysis report for future consideration (7-0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026, has been canceled. No agenda items will be discussed. For questions, contact the Community Development Department.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Planning and Economic Development Commission

City Council

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet for a joint session. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate and administrative items.

• Approval of minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting
• Approval of warrants

City Council

The City Council will consider forming a Joint Powers Authority with Azusa and Irwindale to manage Lario Park. The body will also discuss the future of the DuartEBus transit system and approve several city contracts and a residential map.

• Approval of a 20-unit residential condominium development at 1401 Santo Domingo Avenue
• Joint Powers Agreement with Azusa and Irwindale for Lario Park revitalization
• Street Rehabilitation Project No. 26-2 completion for ONYX Paving Company Inc. ($969,802)
• Purchase of 64 locking security electric pull box lids from Skyline Safety and Supply ($84,864)
• MOU with SGVCOG for Regional Food Recovery Program (not to exceed $25,195)

The City Council approved participation in a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) with Azusa and Irwindale to pursue a lease for Lario Park from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with $2 million in seed funding from Senator Susan Rubio's office. The council also approved several other items, including the purchase of locking security pull box lids, replacement of holiday decorations, and reclassification of an HR position. A workshop on trail lighting was held, but no formal decision was made on the lighting design.

• Approved participation in North San Gabriel River JPA with Azusa and Irwindale (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of 64 locking security electric pull box lids for $84,864 (7-0)
• Approved replacement of holiday garland and electrical line for $7,255 (7-0)
• Approved reclassification of HR Specialist to HR Analyst with salary range $6,400-$8,000 (7-0)
• Approved Capital Asset and Lease/SBITA Policies (7-0)
• Received and filed Duarte Chamber of Commerce update report (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including final map for 20-unit condominium at 1401 Santa Domingo Ave (7-0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. was canceled. Residents with questions should contact the Community Development Department at 626‑386‑6817.

City Council

The City Council and associated authorities will meet to review department updates and approve several professional service agreements. The body will consider budget amendments for a new receptionist position and affordable housing planning.

• Budget amendment of $65,000 to fund a Clerk/Typist Receptionist position
• Professional Services Agreement with Moreland Planning Solutions for an SB 79 Overlay Zone and $54,000 budget amendment
• Notice of Completion for Community Center Main Entry Door Replacement totaling $32,000
• Agreement with The Retail Coach, LLC for retail recruitment consulting services
• Amendment to agreement with Bakers Man Productions for City Council meeting recording

The City Council authorized a professional services agreement with The Retail Coach, LLC for retail recruitment and approved a $32,000 notice of completion for community center door replacements. The Council also approved a $54,000 budget amendment for an SB 79 Overlay Zone and tabled a $65,000 request for a receptionist position.

• Approved Professional Services Agreement with The Retail Coach, LLC for retail recruitment (6-0)
• Authorized $32,000 Notice of Completion for Community Center Main Entry Door Replacement (6-0)
• Approved $54,000 budget amendment to Affordable Housing Fund for SB 79 Overlay Zone development (6-0)
• Tabled $65,000 budget amendment to fund a Clerk/Typist Receptionist position (6-0)
• Designated Councilmember Lewis as voting delegate and Councilmember Truong as alternate for League of California Cities conference (6-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to agreement with Bakers Man Productions for meeting recording (6-0)

City Council

The Duarte City Council will consider approving Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget adjustments, a three-year Community Development Block Grant agreement, and a new citywide salary schedule. The meeting also includes the adoption of a street pole banner policy and an IT service agreement amendment.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Year-End Appropriation Adjustments
• Resolution approving CDBG program participation July 1, 2027–June 30, 2030
• Adoption of a Consolidated and Comprehensive Citywide Salary Schedule
• Adoption of a Street Pole Banner Policy
• Amendment to IT Service Agreement with Maxtreme Inc

The City Council approved continued participation in the Los Angeles Urban County CDBG Program through 2030. Additionally, the council adopted a new citywide salary schedule and a second amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement.

• Adopted Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 9A-9L (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-23 for continued CDBG Program participation (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-24 establishing the Citywide Salary Schedule (5-0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission will consider approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow 360 Fitness to operate 24 hours a day at 2137 Huntington Drive.

• Conditional Use Permit 26-01 for 24-hour operations at 360 Fitness (2137 Huntington Drive)
• Approval of May 18, 2026 minutes
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit 26-01

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2026/27 Budget and Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also review several city contracts, zoning updates for signage, and a budget amendment for property access at 1303-1305 Huntington Drive.

• Approval of 2026/27 Budget and Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Contract award to Hardy & Harper Inc. for $191,000 for street slurry seal and asphalt repair
• Proposed $700,000 budget amendment for access easements at 1303-1305 Huntington Drive
• Purchase of a $75,800 sail shade structure for the Duarte Teen Center Boxing Patio
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 26-05 to update signage requirements in the Commercial Freeway (C-F) Zone

The City Council authorized a $55,000 settlement for litigation involving Jeffrey Paul. Additionally, the council proclaimed June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month and adopted annual landscape and lighting assessments.

• Authorized $55,000 settlement in Jeffrey Paul v. City of Duarte (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (6-0)
• Proclaimed June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-22 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 landscape and lighting assessments (6-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items including ordinances and contracts (6-0)

City Council

The Duarte City Council will adopt resolutions for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election and approve funding for road repairs and the Duarte Park Revitalization Project. The meeting includes public hearings on parking requirements and political campaign signs.

• Adoption of November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election Resolutions
• Approval of $1.14M Notice of Completion for Highland Promenade Project
• Amendment to design services agreement with Dahlin Group for Duarte Park Revitalization
• Public hearing on amending off-street parking requirements
• Public hearing on clarifying political campaign sign regulations

The council adopted a series of consent‑calendar items, including SB1 road‑repair funding, an appropriations limit, and resolutions to hold a general municipal election on Nov 3, 2026, request election consolidation, and adopt candidate‑statement rules. They also approved the Highland Promenade project completion payment of $1,140,648.61 and a $17,000 budget amendment for the Duarte Revitalization Project Phase II. In the public hearing, the council adopted Ordinance No. 26‑04 updating off‑street parking standards for single‑family additions and amended the code to align political campaign‑sign rules. All actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Consent Calendar items 13A‑13K (unanimous AYES: Finlay, Lewis, Truong, Garcia, Calderon, Kang, Martin Del Campo)
• Approved Resolution No. 26‑19 to hold a General Municipal Election on Nov 3, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 26‑20 requesting LA County consolidate the election with the statewide election (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 26‑21 adopting regulations for candidate statements (unanimous)
• Accepted Notice of Completion for Highland Promenade Project, $1,140,648.61 (unanimous)
• Authorized $17,000 budget amendment for additional services on Duarte Revitalization Project Phase II (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 26‑04 amending off‑street parking standards for single‑family residential additions (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to municipal code to align political campaign‑sign posting rules (unanimous)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Municipal Code Amendment 26-02. This city-initiated request proposes updates to signage requirements in the Commercial Freeway Zone.

• Public hearing on Municipal Code Amendment 26-02 to update Chapter 19.42 (Signs)
• Resolution PC 26-06 recommending City Council approval of signage updates for the Commercial Freeway (C-F) Zone

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop on animal control and discuss updates from the Community Development and Parks and Recreation departments. The body is deciding on a new salary schedule for unrepresented regular employees and awarding a construction contract for sports park courts.

• Contract award to Trueline Construction & Surfacing, Inc. for Duarte Sports Park Courts Resurfacing in the amount of $73,111.58 plus a 15% contingency
• Resolution No. 26-15 to establish a salary schedule and compensation plan for unrepresented regular employees effective July 1, 2026
• Resolution No. 26-14 to set a public hearing for June 9, 2026, regarding Citywide Landscape and Lighting Assessment District and Neighborhood Districts
• Animal Control Workshop
• Resolution No. 26-13 adopting the city employee holiday schedule for July 2026 – June 2027

The City Council adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. Later, Councilmembers Finlay, Lewis, Truong, Garcia, Calderon, and Mayor Martin Del Campo voted to move forward with developing a contract with Pasadena Humane for full animal control services, with no opposition and Councilmember Kang absent. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda (AYES: Finlay, Lewis, Truong, Garcia, Calderon, Martin Del Campo; NOES: none; ABSENT: Kang)
• Approved proceeding with Pasadena Humane contract development for full animal control services (AYES: Finlay, Lewis, Truong, Garcia, Calderon, Martin Del Campo; NOES: none; ABSENT: Kang)

City Council

The Duarte City Council holds a special meeting to receive and discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget highlights and provide direction to staff. The council will also discuss the FY 2025-26 budget before adjourning to a scheduled regular meeting on June 9th.

The City Council voted 7‑0 to receive and file the FY 2025‑26 budget highlights. Council members agreed to allocate $20,000 to add a parking lot to the Duarte Park Phase II site plans. They also concurred to close the Duarte Fitness Center Pool from October through January, a measure expected to save about $42,000. A request for $750 to support the Route 66 centennial event was noted but not decided.

• Approved $20,000 for parking lot addition to Duarte Park Phase II (consensus)
• Voted 7-0 to receive and file FY 2025‑26 budget highlights
• Agreed to close Duarte Fitness Center Pool Oct–Jan, saving ~$42k (consensus)
• Noted request for $750 for Route 66 centennial event (no decision)

General

The City Council is holding a special meeting for the 2026 State of the City and Schools Address. No other legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2026 State of the City and Schools Address

The special meeting featured a State of the City address by the mayor and school superintendent. No motions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The council adjourned at 6:59 p.m.

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will meet to discuss a broadband project presentation and the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. The body will also consider the completion of a citywide striping project and a performance evaluation for the City Manager in closed session.

• Acceptance of Fiscal Year 25-26 Citywide Striping and Marking Project No. 26-1 for Chrisp Company in the amount of $83,184.50
• Budget amendment to Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) in the amount of $2,000.13
• Approval of the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
• Presentation by MADIA regarding an upcoming broadband project
• Closed session performance evaluation of City Manager Brian Villalobos

The City Council adopted the meeting agenda and approved all items on the consent calendar, including acceptance of the FY 25‑26 Citywide Striping and Marking Project for $83,184.50 and a $2,000.13 budget amendment to the Safe Routes to Schools program. The Council also waived further reading of all resolutions and ordinances, approved minutes and warrants, and received and filed updates from the Public Safety Department, Strategic Plan, and 2025 Housing Element progress report. Additionally, the Council received and filed the MADIA regional broadband project presentation. All motions were moved by Councilmember Finlay, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, and carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Waived further reading of all resolutions and ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for April 28, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 25‑26 Citywide Striping project ($83,184.50) and $2,000.13 SRTS budget amendment (unanimous)
• Received and filed Public Safety Department update (unanimous)
• Received and filed Strategic Plan update (unanimous)
• Received and filed MADIA Broadband Project presentation (unanimous)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission will discuss a resolution recommending the City Council adopt citywide objective design standards for multifamily and mixed‑use residential projects. It will also consider a resolution recommending a municipal code amendment to update off‑street parking requirements for single‑family residential additions. Both items are presented as public hearings. The meeting will also approve the minutes from February 17, 2026.

• Resolution PC 26-05 – recommendation to adopt citywide objective design standards for multifamily and mixed‑use residential development
• Resolution PC 26-04 – recommendation to amend Chapter 19.38 (Off‑Street Parking) to update standards for single‑family additions and parking
• Approval of minutes from 02-17-26

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to discuss infrastructure and service contracts. Key decisions include awarding a construction contract for a multi-use pathway and approving a professional services agreement for parking enforcement.

• Contract award to FS Contractors, Inc. for the Donald & Bernice Watson Multi-Use Pathway Improvement Project for $1,697,950.00 plus 7% contingency
• Budget amendment of $406,800.00 using Measure M funds for the Watson Multi-Use Pathway project
• Three-year Professional Services Agreement with Inter-Con Security for parking enforcement services
• Budget amendment of $15,000 for parking enforcement services (account 1205-7761) for FY 2025-26
• Approval of warrants for April 14, 2026

The council adopted the agenda and the full consent calendar, including the March 24 minutes, warrants, and February financial report. It authorized a three‑year professional services agreement with Inter‑Con Security for parking enforcement and approved a $15,000 budget amendment for FY 2025‑26. Other updates on community development, parks, and a multi‑use pathway were discussed but no final actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (7‑aye vote: Finlay, Lewis, Truong, Garcia, Calderon, Kang, Martin Del Campo)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 9A‑9H (7‑aye vote: Finlay, Lewis, Truong, Garcia, Calderon, Kang, Martin Del Campo)
• Authorized City Manager to execute 3‑year Inter‑Con Security parking enforcement agreement with two 1‑year extensions (7‑aye vote)
• Approved $15,000 budget amendment to account 1205‑7761 for FY 2025‑26 (7‑aye vote)
• Approved minutes of March 24, 2026 regular meeting (7‑aye vote)
• Approved warrants for April 14, 2026 (7‑aye vote)
• Received and filed February 2026 financial report (7‑aye vote)
• Received and filed Community Development and Parks & Recreation department updates (7‑aye vote)

City Council

The Duarte City Council will convene a special meeting to hear public oral comments, present the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan, and allow additional public input. No formal actions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational and for discussion only.

• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Oral Communications – public comments (first segment)
• Five Year Capital Improvement Program Workshop – Capital Improvement Plan Presentation
• Continuation of Oral Communications – additional public comments
• Adjournment

The council convened a special meeting to review the five‑year Capital Improvement Program. Staff presented project updates, funding sources, and cost estimates for parks, public safety facilities, streets, and other infrastructure. Council members discussed parking, grant opportunities, and reserve policies, but no formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.