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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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