Duarte public meetings in 2024

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The City of Duarte Planning & Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. was canceled. No agenda items were considered or decided. Residents with questions are instructed to contact the Community Development Department at 626‑386‑6817.

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing to approve a $140,800 Community Development Block Grant allocation for ADA‑compliant curb ramps in FY 2025‑2026. It will also consider several consent‑calendar items, including a $64,900 notice of completion for the Royal Oaks Park Gazebo Replacement and a salary‑adjustment resolution for the new minimum wage. Additional business items include a $32,000 extension of the Duarte Chamber of Commerce services agreement, a rate change and contract amendment for Burrtec Waste Services, and a professional services agreement with De Novo Planning Group for an environmental study at 1404‑1414 Royal Oaks Drive.

• Approve $140,800 CDBG allocation for ADA curb ramps (FY 2025‑2026)
• Approve $32,000 extension of Duarte Chamber of Commerce Services Agreement through June 30, 2025
• Approve Burrtec Waste Services 2025 rate changes and contract amendment per SB 1383
• Authorize $64,900 notice of completion for Royal Oaks Park Gazebo Replacement project
• Authorize Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group for environmental study at 1404‑1414 Royal Oaks Drive

The Duarte City Council certified the November 5, 2024 election results, confirming Martin Calderon, Vinh Truong, and Toney Lewis as councilmembers and the passage of Measure QQ. The council then reorganized, selecting Cesar A. Garcia as Mayor and Martin Del Campo as Mayor Pro Tem. The council also approved several business items, including a $32,000 interim services agreement with the Duarte Chamber of Commerce, a rate increase for Burrtec waste services effective January 1, 2025, and a $140,800 allocation for ADA curb ramp installation.

• Certified November 5, 2024 election results (7-0)
• Selected Cesar A. Garcia as Mayor/Chairperson (7-0)
• Selected Martin Del Campo as Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairperson (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 7.A-7.K (7-0)
• Approved $140,800 for ADA curb ramp installation (7-0)
• Approved $32,000 interim services agreement with Duarte Chamber of Commerce (7-0)
• Approved Burrtec Waste 2023 Performance Review and Amendment No. 16 with rate changes effective Jan 1, 2025 (7-0)
• Received and filed audited financial statements for FY 2023/24 (7-0)

City Council

The Duarte City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including approval of minutes, warrants, the monthly financial report, a $33,800 design‑services contract, and acceptance of a $108,046 asphalt‑repair project. In the business agenda, the Council will authorize a $67,232 purchase with Southern California Edison for a service change at 1850 Highland Avenue (City Yard) and introduce Ordinance No. 928 to amend the municipal code on tobacco regulation.

• Approve contract for professional design services for the FY 24‑25 Street Rehabilitation Project – $33,800 to Elie Farah Inc.
• Accept completion of the FY 23‑24 Citywide Asphalt Repair Project – $108,046 for Gentry General Engineering
• Authorize purchase with Southern California Edison for service change at 1850 Highland Avenue (City Yard) – $67,232
• Introduce Ordinance No. 928 amending the municipal code to update tobacco regulations (first reading)
• Approve minutes of the November 12, 2024 regular meeting

The Duarte City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 928 to update local tobacco regulations in compliance with state law. The council also authorized a $67,232 service change with Southern California Edison for the City Yard electrical upgrades. Additionally, the council approved a $33,800 contract for street rehabilitation design services and accepted the completion of a $108,046 asphalt repair project.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 928 regarding tobacco regulations (4-0)
• Authorized $67,232 service change with Southern California Edison for City Yard (4-0)
• Awarded $33,800 contract to Elie Farah Inc. for street rehabilitation design (4-0)
• Accepted completion of FY 2023-24 Citywide Asphalt Repair Project for $108,046 (4-0)
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes and November 26 warrants (4-0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for November 18, 2024, has been canceled.

City Council

The Duarte City Council will consider several items on the consent calendar, including approval of the October 22 minutes and November 12 warrants. The council will adopt Ordinance 926 (business license fees) and Ordinance 927 (affordable housing overlay). A contract worth $2,202,130 (plus a 15% contingency to $2,532,449.50) will be awarded to FS Contractors Inc. for the Huntington Drive Median Islands Landscape Improvements Project. Additional actions include a professional services agreement for a teen center boxing patio and selection of utility box art designs.

• Award contract to FS Contractors Inc. for Huntington Drive Median Islands Landscape Improvements Project – $2,202,130 plus 15% contingency ($2,532,449.50)
• Adopt Ordinance 926 – second reading on business license fees
• Adopt Ordinance 927 – second reading on affordable housing overlay
• Authorize $53,022 (plus 10% contingency) professional services agreement with MIG for Teen Center Outdoor Boxing Patio design
• Select and approve utility box art designs and a community identifier for Mountain Avenue, budget up to $60,000

The City Council approved a $2.53 million contract for landscape improvements on Huntington Drive and authorized a professional services agreement for the Crestfield Townhomes affordable housing analysis. Additionally, the Council approved design services for a new Teen Center outdoor boxing patio and selected art designs for the city's Utility Box Art Program. Staff were directed to provide further information regarding future support for the Duarte Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved $2,532,449.50 contract for Huntington Drive landscape improvements (7-0)
• Authorized affordable housing analysis for Crestfield Townhomes (7-0)
• Approved $53,022 design contract for Teen Center outdoor boxing patio (7-0)
• Selected utility box art designs and approved $60,000 for community identifier (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 926 regarding Business License Fees (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 927 regarding Affordable Housing Overlay (7-0)
• Received and filed report on Chamber of Commerce and small business support (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a contract for new audio and visual equipment in the City Council Chambers and Community Center. The meeting also includes a public hearing on an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone and the approval of a $14,500 funding amendment for Foothill Unity Center.

• Authorize $101,876 AV equipment replacement contract
• Approve $14,500 amendment to Foothill Unity Center funding
• Public hearing on Affordable Housing Overlay Zone
• Authorize $164,643 Beardslee Park restroom project
• Approve $55,009 UTV for homeless outreach

The Duarte City Council approved Ordinance No. 927 to establish an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone and authorized funding amendments for homeless outreach resources, including the acquisition of a UTV and drone. The council also approved a professional services agreement with Western Audio Visual for council chamber equipment upgrades, along with several other consent items.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 7.A-7.J and 7.L (7-0)
• Proclaimed October 23-31, 2024 as Red Ribbon Week (7-0)
• Approved Municipal Code Amendment 24-02 and introduced Ordinance No. 927 to add Chapter 19.26 Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized Professional Services Agreement with Western Audio Visual for $101,876 plus contingency for AV equipment replacement (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved PEG Fees Assignment Agreement to pay for Council Chambers AV equipment (6-0, 1 absent)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 24-04, which seeks approval of a Type‑41 alcohol license to allow beer and wine sales for on‑site consumption at a sit‑down restaurant. The commission will also address routine items such as approval of meeting minutes and other business matters.

• Conditional Use Permit 24-04 – request for a Type‑41 alcohol license for on‑site beer and wine sales at a sit‑down restaurant
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Oral communications items not on the agenda
• Items from the director
• Items from commissioners

City Council

The Duarte City Council will consider items on the consent calendar, including several resolutions, contracts, and fee updates. A public hearing will be held to approve the annexation and pre‑zone of the Royal Oaks Senior Living Facility at 1763 Royal Oaks North. The council will also discuss the future of the city’s PEG channel and adopt an ordinance amending license and permit fees.

• Public hearing on 1763 Royal Oaks North – Royal Oaks Senior Living Facility annexation and pre‑zone
• Authorize Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Red Mountain Group for 1303‑1305 Huntington Drive
• Approve $98,500 contract for FY 2024‑25 CDBG ADA Curb Ramps Project to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc.
• Amend Service Agreement with Civica Law Group APC and approve $45,000 budget amendment
• Adopt Ordinance No. 926 amending municipal code license and permit fees and Resolution No. 24‑22 confirming fees

The City Council voted unanimously to stop operating the Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Channel, following a discussion about low viewership, funding restrictions, and rising equipment costs. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $98,500 contract for ADA curb ramps, a $45,000 budget amendment for code enforcement prosecution, and an exclusive negotiating agreement for city-owned property at 1303-1305 Huntington Drive. A public hearing approved the annexation and prezone of the Royal Oaks Senior Living Facility property.

• Approved motion to not continue operating the PEG Channel (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 7A-7L, including $98,500 ADA curb ramps contract and $45,000 budget amendment for Civica Law Group (6-0)
• Approved annexation and prezone of Royal Oaks Senior Living Facility property (5-0, Garcia recused)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 926 and Resolution No. 24-22 on business license fees (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Red Mountain Group for 1303-1305 Huntington Drive
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-21 for employee holiday schedule July 2024-June 2025
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-16 and 24-17 for 2025 medical insurance contributions
• Proclaimed October 7-11, 2024 as Digital Inclusion Week

City Council

The Duarte City Council will consider approving a $60,000 budget amendment for traffic signal design and adopting a resolution supporting Proposition 36. The meeting will also include the approval of warrants, financial updates, and a three-year extension for the DuarteEbus service.

• Authorize $60,000 budget amendment for traffic signal design at Buena Vista St.
• Adopt Resolution No. 24-15 supporting Proposition 36
• Approve warrants for September 24, 2024
• Authorize three-year extension for DuarteEbus fixed route service
• Approve $45,814 contingency for Fitness Center Pool Deck renovation

The City Council approved a three-year extension of the Memorandum of Understanding with Foothill Transit to continue operating the DuartEBus fixed route service. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included contracts for traffic signal design and pool deck renovation, a resolution supporting Proposition 36, and other routine items. A letter of support for California American Water's decoupling proposal was not approved; the council received the report and took no action.

• Authorized City Manager to execute 3-year MOU extension with Foothill Transit for DuartEBus (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including traffic signal design contract with Advantec Consulting Engineers and $60,000 budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved $45,814 contingency and budget amendment for Aquatic Design Group pool deck renovation services (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-14 amending Conflict of Interest Code (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 923 changing Commissioner term dates (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-15 supporting Proposition 36 (6-0)
• Received and filed staff report on California American Water decoupling proposal; no action taken (6-0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on annexing 1763 Royal Oaks Drive North and recommend several actions: pre‑zoning the property as Institutional, adopting a General Plan amendment, a Municipal Code amendment, a zone change, and a negative declaration for the annexation. It will also consider a proposed Affordable Housing Overlay Zone amendment to the Development Code. An update notes that the revocation of a conditional use permit for a cell site at 1720 Flower Avenue is no longer under consideration.

• Annexation of 1763 Royal Oaks Drive North with pre‑zone to Institutional (Resolution PC 24‑03)
• General Plan Amendment 24‑01 adding Institutional land use designation (Resolution PC 24‑04)
• Municipal Code Amendment 24‑01 adding Institutional (I) zone to the Development Code (Resolution PC 24‑05)
• Zone Change 24‑01 rezoning the property to Institutional and updating the zoning map (Resolution PC 24‑06)
• Municipal Code Amendment 24‑02 establishing an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (Resolution PC 24‑08)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will discuss citywide infrastructure repairs and grant administration. The body is also considering changes to Commissioner term dates and real property negotiations.

• Contract award to FS Contractors Inc. for FY 2024/25 Citywide Concrete Repair Project for $147,575.00
• Proposed agreement with Evan Brooks Associates, Inc. for grant services not to exceed $180,000
• First reading of Ordinance No. 923 to change Commissioner term beginning and ending dates
• Closed session negotiation regarding property at 1303-1305 Huntington Dr.
• Authorization of a Letter of Commitment for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including a $147,575 contract for the FY 2024-25 Citywide Concrete Repair Project with a $12,332.50 budget amendment for contingency. They also approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 923, changing commissioner term dates to align with election cycles, and authorized the City Manager to execute a letter of commitment for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. No public hearings were held, and no items were removed from the consent calendar.

• Approved consent calendar including $147,575 concrete repair contract and $12,332.50 budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 923 changing commissioner term dates (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute letter of commitment for Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program (7-0)
• Received and filed Community Development and Parks and Recreation updates (7-0)
• Approved warrants for August 27 and September 10, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 special and regular meetings (7-0)

City Council

The council will hold a special meeting to present an overview of the Duarte Park Revitalization Project, allow public oral comments, and receive staff direction on the project. No formal action or decision can be taken at this meeting under the Brown Act. The meeting will adjourn to the scheduled regular council session.

• Duarte Park Revitalization Project Workshop
• Project Overview presentation
• Public oral communications (3‑minute limit per speaker)
• Project discussion and direction to staff
• Adjournment to regular City Council meeting

The City Council held a workshop on the Duarte Park Revitalization Project, hearing public comments and discussing the concept plan. Council directed staff to bring back a new consultant contract to phase out the project, identify funding sources, and reevaluate the proposed park building and other features. No formal votes were taken; the direction was to revise the approach.

• Directed staff to bring back a new consultant contract to phase out the project
• Directed staff to identify funding sources for the project
• Directed staff to reevaluate proposed park building options and other features

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will meet to discuss infrastructure projects and contract awards. Members will provide direction on a plan to underground utilities on Huntington Drive between Buena Vista Street and Mountain Avenue.

• Contract award to Gentry General Engineering, Inc. for Citywide Asphalt Repair Project: $103,700
• Contract award to WFJ Enterprises, Inc. dba PCI for Citywide Striping and Marking Project: $74,300
• Notice of completion for Street Rehabilitation Project No. 24-3: $1,125,825.38
• Resolution No. 24-13 to apply for Measure A Grant Funds from Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District
• Proclamation of September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

The City Council approved moving forward with a project to underground utilities on Huntington Drive between Buena Vista Street and Mountain Avenue, establishing an underground utility district with partial funding from Rule 20A credits. The council also approved consent calendar items including contracts for asphalt repair and striping, and co-sponsored the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Kang absent.

• Approved utility undergrounding project on Huntington Dr. between Buena Vista St. and Mountain Ave. (6-0)
• Approved $103,700 contract for FY 2023-24 Citywide Asphalt Repair Project No. 24-13 to Gentry General Engineering, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved $74,300 contract for FY 2024-25 Citywide Striping and Marking Project No. 25-2 to WGJ Enterprises, Inc. dba PCI (6-0)
• Accepted Notice of Completion for FY 2023-24 Street Rehabilitation Project No. 24-3 in the amount of $1,125,825.38 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-13 for blanket authority to file Measure A grant applications (6-0)
• Approved co-sponsoring American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Anita Park (6-0)
• Designated Councilmember Lewis as voting delegate and Mayor Truong as alternate for League of California Cities Annual Conference (6-0)
• Authorized letter of support for Glendora City Council's proposed Cal Cities Annual Conference Resolution (6-0)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to conduct regular business. Key actions include approving a transfer agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and proclaiming National Night Out.

• Transfer Agreement between Los Angeles County Flood Control District and the City of Duarte for the Safe, Clean Water Program (Resolution No. 24-11)
• Proclamation of August 8, 2024, as National Night Out
• Approval of warrants for July 23, 2024
• Recognition of Tony Hadloc for work with the homeless
• Monthly Financial Update for May

The City Council approved City Council expenses after public discussion, and tabled a potential dangerous fireworks ordinance for a future agenda item. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a Safe, Clean Water Program Transfer Agreement, and proclaimed August 8, 2024 as National Night Out. No public hearings were held.

• Approved City Council expenses (6-0)
• Tabled dangerous fireworks ordinance discussion
• Approved consent calendar items 7A-7F and 7H, including Safe, Clean Water Program Transfer Agreement and Resolution No. 24-11 (6-0)
• Proclaimed August 8, 2024 as National Night Out with theme 'Together we Can' (6-0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission is meeting to review a request for a Conditional Use Permit. The body will consider whether to allow indoor and outdoor live entertainment at a specific local business.

• Conditional Use Permit 24-01 for live entertainment at Duffer's Bar and Grill, 1000 Las Lomas Road

The Planning and Economic Development Commission approved a conditional use permit for live entertainment at 1000 Las Lomas Road. The approval includes specific hours for live bands and karaoke, though venue rentals were not recommended.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 24-01 and Resolution 24-02 for live entertainment at Duffer’s Bar and Grill (4-0-0-1)
• Approved June 17, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will consider an environmental review contract for 169 townhomes at the former Andres Duarte School site. The meeting also includes updates on Highland Promenade pedestrian improvements and a discussion regarding a cannabis ballot measure. Additionally, the council will review the City Manager's employment agreement and a hazard mitigation plan update.

• Environmental review contract for 1433 Crestfield ($319,373)
• Update on Highland Promenade pedestrian improvements
• Discussion of a cannabis ballot measure argument
• Approval of City Manager employment agreement and $19,700 budget amendment
• Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update contract

The City Council approved a new employment agreement for City Manager Brian Villalobos and a related budget amendment. The Council also approved a professional services agreement for the Andres Duarte School EIR and rescinded a previous motion regarding a cannabis ballot argument.

• Approved City Manager Brian Villalobos employment agreement and $19,700 budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved $319,373 agreement with Rincon Consultants for Andres Duarte School EIR (6-0)
• Approved $20,500 budget amendment for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update (6-0)
• Approved MOA between Cities of Azusa, Duarte, Irwindale and San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (6-0)
• Rescinded June 25 motion designating authors for cannabis measure ballot argument (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved June 25, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved July 9, 2024 warrants (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including park improvements and upcoming election resolutions. The agenda also includes discussions regarding labor agreements and appointments for the Mayor's Youth Council.

• Construction contract award of $116,462 for Royal Oaks Park pickleball and tennis court resurfacing
• Resolutions calling for the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election
• Five-year service agreement with Train Up a Child LLC
• Budget amendment of $340,000 for SEIU Local 721 Memorandums of Understanding
• Appointment of 16 candidates to the 2024/25 Mayor's Youth Council

The City Council approved resolutions to place a cannabis dispensary and tax measure on the November 5, 2024, ballot. Additionally, the Council awarded a $116,462 contract for park improvements, appointed 16 members to the Mayor's Youth Council, and authorized new labor agreements for city employees.

• Approved November 5, 2024, election resolutions (4-1)
• Appointed 16 candidates to Mayor's Youth Council (5-0)
• Awarded $116,462 park project contract to Trueline Construction (5-0)
• Authorized 5-year service agreement with Train Up a Child LLC (5-0)
• Approved labor MOUs with SEIU Local 721 (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2024-25 landscape and lighting assessment levy (5-0)
• Approved $53,114 on-call support services contract (5-0)
• Authorized interim recreation supervisor agreement (5-0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the revocation of Conditional Use Permit 11-04. The item considers removing zoning approval for a cell site at 1720 Flower Avenue due to reported equipment maintenance noncompliance.

• Revocation hearing for Conditional Use Permit 11-04 at 1720 Flower Avenue
• Approval of March 18, 2024, meeting minutes

The provided text is an agenda for the Duarte Planning Commission meeting on June 17, 2024. It lists a public hearing regarding the revocation of Conditional Use Permit 11-04 at 1720 Flower. The document does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes from the meeting.

• Agenda item: Public hearing on Revocation of Conditional Use Permit 11-04 (outcome not recorded)
• Agenda item: Approval of March 18, 2024 minutes (outcome not recorded)

City Council

The City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The council will also vote on a five-year law enforcement services agreement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Additionally, officials will discuss a potential ballot measure regarding cannabis retail dispensaries.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
• Five-year law enforcement services agreement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
• $26,000 contract for Fish Canyon Falls Restoration Planning Project design services
• Discussion on a potential ballot measure for cannabis retail dispensaries and a 10% tax
• Real Estate Advisory Services Contract with Lee & Associates

The Duarte City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan, and adopted Resolution No. 24-06 approving a five-year Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Los Angeles County for sheriff services from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029. The council also directed staff to bring back a resolution for a November 2024 ballot measure allowing up to two storefront cannabis dispensaries taxed up to 10% of gross receipts. A substitute motion to move the cannabis measure to 2025 failed 2-4. The consent calendar, including two professional services agreements, was approved 6-0 with Councilmember Kang absent.

• Approved the 2024/25 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (6-0, Kang absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-06 approving a 5-year Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department agreement (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2029) and authorized the Mayor to execute it (6-0, Kang absent)
• Directed staff to return with a resolution for a November 2024 ballot measure allowing up to two cannabis dispensaries taxed up to 10% of gross receipts (4-2, Finlay and Lewis opposed)
• Substitute motion to move the cannabis measure to a 2025 election failed (2-4)
• Approved consent calendar items 11A–11I, including a $26,000 agreement with Lynne Dwyer Landscape Architect and an agreement with Lee & Associates not to exceed $80,000 (6-0, Kang absent)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Closed session: no reportable action taken

City Council

The Duarte City Council and the Duarte Unified School District Board of Education are holding a special joint meeting. The session will feature updates on summer school enrichment programs and various project developments within the city and district.

• DUSD Summer School Enrichment Programs updates
• City-wide Project Updates
• District Project Developments

The Duarte City Council and Duarte Unified School District Board of Education held a special joint meeting on May 28, 2024. The only recorded votes were adoption of the agendas; the rest of the meeting consisted of presentations and discussion on summer school enrichment programs and district and city project developments, including the Andres Duarte school site and new housing. No ordinances, contracts, or other substantive actions were decided. The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m. in memory of Yvonne Bullock and Terrence Williams.

• City Council adopted its agenda and adjourned in memory of Yvonne Bullock (5-0; Kang and Schulz absent)
• School Board unanimously adopted its agenda as written

City Council

The City Council will discuss a possible ballot measure for up to two cannabis dispensaries and a tax on gross receipts of up to 10%. Members will also review draft construction plans for the Huntington Drive median upgrade project. Additionally, the council will consider a co-sponsorship request from the Duarte Historical Society & Museum.

• Discussion of a ballot measure for up to two cannabis retail dispensaries and a tax on gross receipts up to 10%
• Review of draft construction plans for the Huntington Drive median upgrade project
• Authorization for staff to move forward with the formal construction bid process for the Huntington Drive project
• Co-sponsorship request from Duarte Historical Society & Museum for Route 66 Room Exhibit Dedication Ceremony
• Adoption of Resolution 24-05 establishing the City's Appropriations Limit for fiscal year 2024-25

The City Council authorized staff to begin the formal construction bid process for the Huntington Drive median upgrade project. The Council also agreed to co-sponsor a Route 66 exhibit dedication and adopted a resolution establishing an appropriations limit.

• Authorized formal construction bid process for Huntington Drive median upgrade (4-0)
• Approved co-sponsorship of Route 66 Room Exhibit Dedication Ceremony (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-05 establishing an appropriations limit (4-0)
• Approved May 28, 2024 warrants (4-0)
• Approved May 14, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled cannabis retail dispensaries and tax ballot measure discussion to next meeting (4-0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

This agenda covers a scheduled Planning and Economic Development Commission session that will not take place. No items were discussed or decided because the meeting was called off. Residents should contact the Community Development Department for updates on future meetings.

• Meeting canceled; no substantive agenda items were listed.

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding a citizens' petition. The session includes a supplemental analysis of the Duarte marijuana retail sales regulation and taxation measure.

• Workshop for citizens' petition regarding marijuana retail sales regulation and taxation

The City Council held a workshop regarding a citizens' petition for marijuana retail sales. The Council reached a consensus to move forward with preparing a ballot measure to regulate cannabis dispensaries and a separate tax measure ordinance.

• Directed staff to prepare a November ballot measure regulating cannabis dispensaries
• Directed staff to bring forward a tax measure ordinance on a subsequent agenda

City Council

The City Council will consider an agreement with Jamboree Housing Corporation for property at 2400 Huntington Drive. The meeting also includes a discussion on a $500,000 sign cost share with Envision Ford and park restroom replacements.

• Negotiating agreement with Jamboree Housing Corporation for 2400 Huntington Drive
• $500,000 City payment toward Envision Ford sign cost
• $164,755 budget amendment for Beardslee Park restroom project
• $141,000 agreement for Crossing Guard Services
• Labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721

The City Council authorized an exclusive negotiating agreement for affordable housing at 2400 Huntington Drive and a lease for a new freeway sign with Envision Ford. The Council also awarded a restroom replacement contract for Beardslee Park and approved a new Recreation Manager position.

• Approved Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Jamboree Housing Corporation for 2400 Huntington Drive
• Authorized $500,000 payment and lease agreement with Envision Ford for freeway sign usage
• Awarded $149,777 Beardslee Park Restroom replacement contract to Golden Sun Enterprise, Inc.
• Approved $164,755 total project budget amendment for Beardslee Park restrooms
• Approved job description and salary schedule for Recreation Manager position
• Adopted Resolution 24-04 to set Public Hearing for Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts
• Approved warrants for May 14, 2024
• Received and filed report on LA County Pathway Home Program

City Council

The City Council is reviewing budget highlights for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The meeting includes a discussion of general and other city funds to direct staff in preparing the final budget document. This document will return to the Council for action on June 11.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget highlights
• Discussion regarding General Funds and other City funds
• Direction to staff for the preparation of the 2024/25 Budget document

The City Council received a presentation on the proposed budget and the projected General Fund. The Council provided general direction to staff regarding expenditures, revenues, and projects for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. No formal votes were recorded.

• Requested Chamber of Commerce return with two budget plans based on whether they have a physical location

City Council

The Duarte City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a workshop regarding the five-year capital improvement project plan. No other substantive actions or decisions are listed for this session.

• Five Year Capital Improvement Project Workshop

The City Council held a workshop to review the Five Year Capital Improvement Project list for budget incorporation. The Council reached a consensus to allocate $2 million in ARPA funds for median projects. Discussion regarding the teen center expansion was tabled.

• Allocated $2 million in ARPA funds for median projects (consensus)

City Council

The Duarte City Council and associated authorities will meet to discuss labor negotiations and several infrastructure projects. The agenda includes approving guidelines for a utility box art program and awarding contracts for street repairs and park improvements.

• Contract award for Street Rehabilitation Project No. 24-3 to All American Asphalt in the amount of $1,199,199.00
• Construction contract for Royal Oaks Park Gazebo Replacement to FS Contractors, Inc. not to exceed $71,390
• Notice of completion for CDBG ADA Curb Ramps Project in the amount of $126,676.00
• Approval of Utility Box Art Program Guidelines and 2024 Call for Artists
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding SEIU Local 721 labor negotiations

The City Council awarded a street rehabilitation contract to All American Asphalt and approved a budget amendment for additional Measure R funds. The Council also approved guidelines for a utility box art program and a contract for the Royal Oaks Park gazebo replacement.

• Approved $1,199,199.00 street rehabilitation contract to All American Asphalt (7-0)
• Approved $149,199.00 budget amendment using Measure R funds (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (7-0)
• Approved Utility Box Art Program Guidelines and 2024 Call for Artists (7-0)
• Directed staff to create an ordinance making the Arts Ad Hoc Committee a standing commission (7-0)
• Awarded $64,900 contract to FS Contractors, Inc. for Royal Oaks Park Gazebo Replacement, total budget not to exceed $71,390 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 SB1 Funding Project List (7-0)
• Approved April 9, 2024 minutes and April 23, 2024 warrants (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting new thresholds for analyzing transportation impacts and an amended expense reimbursement policy. The meeting also includes reviewing department updates and deciding whether to fund a city mobile application.

• $27,500 contract with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for Independence Day fireworks
• $61,300 landscape design contract for Highland Promenade
• 10-year lease extension for the Public Safety Office at 1042 Huntington Drive
• Adoption of Resolution No. 24-02 regarding transportation impact thresholds

The City Council authorized contracts for the 2024 Independence Day fireworks and landscape design for the Highland Promenade. The Council also extended the lease for the Public Safety Office and adopted a new Council reimbursement policy.

• Approved $27,500 contract with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for July 3 fireworks (4-0)
• Approved $61,300 contract with Site Design Studio for Highland Promenade landscape design (4-0)
• Approved 10-year lease extension for Public Safety Office at Mountain Vista Plaza (4-0)
• Directed staff to conduct feasibility study on alternative Public Safety Office locations
• Decided to continue using 'Report an Issue' website feature instead of funding a mobile app (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-02 establishing transportation impact significance thresholds (4-0)
• Adopted amended City Council reimbursement policy (5-0)
• Approved March 26, 2024 minutes and April 9, 2024 warrants (4-0)

City Council

The Duarte City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will hold a joint regular meeting. The main business item is adopting the 2024 Safe Routes to School Plan. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as minutes, warrants, a financial update, and contracts for a pool deck resurfacing and computer replacements. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721.

• Adopt 2024 Safe Routes to School Plan
• Notice of Completion for Duarte Fitness Center Pool Deck Resurface Project ($136,556)
• 2-Year Lease Agreement with Apple Inc. for 25 computer workstations (annual cost not to exceed $23,500, total $47,000)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721
• Approve minutes of March 12, 2024, and warrants of March 20, 2024

The City Council adopted the 2024 Safe Routes to School Plan, which lists unfunded projects for future grants. They also approved a two-year lease with Apple Inc. for computer workstations and accepted the completion of a pool deck repair project. A closed session was held to discuss labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721.

• Adopted 2024 Safe Routes to School Plan (6-0)
• Approved 2-year Apple Inc. lease for $47,000 total (6-0)
• Accepted Notice of Completion for Pool Deck Repair ($136,556) (6-0)
• Approved March 12, 2024 minutes and March 26 warrants (6-0)
• Received and filed January 2024 Financial Update (6-0)
• Closed session held for SEIU Local 721 labor negotiations

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission will consider a conditional use permit for Redwood Pizza. The request seeks to allow the on-site sale of beer and wine at 2229 Huntington Drive.

• Conditional Use Permit 23-03: Request for beer and wine sales at Redwood Pizza
• Approval of December 18, 2023, meeting minutes

The supplied document is the agenda for the Duarte Planning Commission meeting of March 18, 2024. It lists items including approval of the December 18, 2023 minutes and a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 23-03 (Redwood Pizza), but the text contains no recorded motions, votes, or outcomes. No substantive decisions can be reported from this document.

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will meet to review several city updates. The agenda includes receiving and filing the conceptual site design plan for the Duarte Park Revitalization Project.

• Conceptual Site Design Plan for Duarte Park Revitalization Project
• Community Development Department Update
• Fish Canyon Trail Update
• Parks and Recreation Department Update

The Duarte City Council received and filed the conceptual design for the Duarte Park Revitalization Project and directed staff to incorporate council suggestions on the park building, parking lot, and Teen Center, amend the agreement with MIG for later council approval, and bring survey and FlashVote results back at a future meeting. The council also approved the consent calendar (items 7A–7G), including minutes, warrants, and conference attendance. No public hearings were held and no items were pulled from consent for discussion.

• Received and filed conceptual design for Duarte Park Revitalization Project (5-0)
• Directed staff to incorporate council suggestions on park building, parking lot, and Teen Center into the design (5-0)
• Directed staff to amend the agreement with MIG for future council approval (5-0)
• Directed staff to present survey and FlashVote results at a future meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 7A–7G, including Feb 27 minutes, March 2 warrants, and conference attendance (5-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council

The Council will review the Fiscal Year 2023-24 mid-year budget report and approve amendments. The meeting also includes updates on public safety, youth programs, and property negotiations for 2400-2402 Huntington Dr.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2023-24 mid-year budget report and amendments
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 921 regarding public use of City Facilities
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 922 regarding purchasing requirements
• Five-year sidewalk maintenance contract with Precision Concrete Cutting
• Property negotiations for 2400-2402 Huntington Dr.

The City Council approved mid-year budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2023-24, which project a $470,000 deficit despite a 7% increase in General Fund revenues. The Council also adopted the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget calendar, setting a budget workshop for April 30, 2024. Additionally, the Council authorized a five-year agreement with Precision Concrete Cutting for sidewalk maintenance and adopted two ordinances regarding purchasing exemptions and public use of city facilities.

• Approved FY 2023-24 mid-year budget amendments (6-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 budget calendar with workshop on April 30, 2024 (6-0)
• Authorized five-year agreement with Precision Concrete Cutting for sidewalk maintenance (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 922 on purchasing exemptions (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 921 on public use of City Facilities (6-0)
• Approved February 13, 2024 minutes and February 27, 2024 warrants (6-0)
• Received and filed December 2023 Monthly Financial Update (6-0)
• Closed session held regarding property at 2400-2402 Huntington Dr. (no reportable action)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The City of Duarte Planning and Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for February 20, 2024, has been canceled. No agenda items were provided for this session.

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding a citizens' petition. The discussion focuses on regulations and taxation for marijuana retail sales in Duarte.

• Workshop for citizens' petition: Duarte marijuana retail sales regulation and taxation measure

The Duarte City Council held a workshop on a withdrawn citizens' petition to regulate and tax marijuana retail sales. A consultant presented an impact report, and the council heard from the initiative's author and one resident opposed to cannabis retailers. The council reached consensus to select option 5, directing staff to research dispensary impacts, permit numbers, green zones, and storefront restrictions. No ordinance was adopted or rejected; the initiative could still be refiled for the November 2024 election.

• Consensus to select option 5: direct staff to research cannabis dispensary impacts, permit numbers, green zones, survey results, and storefront restrictions (no vote recorded)
• No action taken on the cannabis initiative itself; it was withdrawn and could be refiled for November 2024

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a pickleball court conversion at Royal Oaks Park and updates to the Duarte Municipal Code. The meeting also includes discussions on property tax revenue exchanges and various department updates.

• Award of $118,550.00 contract to TVR Construction Engineering LLC for ADA Curb Ramps Project
• Budget amendment of $100,000.00 for Community Development Block Grant funds
• Contract with Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. for $29,742.00 to update the Pavement Management Program
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 921 regarding rules for public use of City Facilities
• Proposed pickleball court conversion at Royal Oaks Park

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance establishing rules and regulations for the public use of city facilities, including a 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. curfew. The Council also approved several infrastructure contracts and a conversion of tennis courts to pickleball courts at Royal Oaks Park.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 921 establishing rules for public use of City Facilities (6-0)
• Approved conversion of one tennis court to two permanent pickleball courts at Royal Oaks Park (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 922 adding exemptions to purchasing requirements for unique vendors (6-0)
• Approved Joint Resolution for property tax revenue exchange regarding Annexation No. 2023-07 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Awarded $118,550 contract to TVR Construction Engineering LLC for ADA Curb Ramps and approved $100,000 budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved $29,742 contract with Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc for Pavement Management Program update (6-0)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will review several development projects and contracts. Key discussions include the annexation of the Royal Oaks property and conceptual designs for the Civic Center Master Plan.

• Approval of Royal Oaks Annexation Agreement
• $113,563 contract with Rincon Consultants for environmental review and planning services
• $77,500 budget amendment for construction drawings for Donald & Bernice Watson Recreation Trail
• Five-year license agreement with Southern California Edison Company for a 21-space parking lot
• Presentation of conceptual designs for the initial phases of the Civic Center Master Plan

The City Council approved a pre-annexation agreement for the Royal Oaks Retirement Community and authorized funding for related environmental and planning services. The Council also approved contracts for recreation trail drawings and a parking lot license agreement.

• Approved Pre-Annexation Agreement with HumanGood SoCal for Royal Oaks Retirement Community (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized $113,563 contract plus $25,000 contingency with Rincon Consultants for Royal Oaks annexation services (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized $77,500 budget amendment and contract with Armstrong & Walker for Watson Recreation Trail drawings (7-0)
• Approved five-year License Agreement with Southern California Edison for a 21-space parking lot at 1220 Highland Avenue (7-0)
• Received and filed conceptual designs for the three phases of the Civic Center Master Plan (7-0)
• Approved January 9, 2024 minutes and January 23, 2024 warrants (7-0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2024, has been canceled.

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to approve project completions and personnel updates. The body is deciding on a new salary schedule for a Payroll Technician and establishing the regular meeting schedule for the year.

• Budget amendment of $29,000 for Payroll Technician job description and salary schedule
• Notice of completion for Citywide Concrete Repair Project No. 24-1 ($112,929.40)
• Notice of completion for Citywide Striping and Marking Project No. 24-2 ($56,829.80)
• Resolution No. 24-01 to establish the date and time of regular City Council meetings
• Annual appointments of City Councilmembers to intergovernmental organizations

The City Council approved a new job description and salary schedule for a Payroll Technician, including a $29,000 budget amendment. The Council also formalized the annual meeting calendar and made appointments to intergovernmental organizations.

• Approved Payroll Technician job description, salary schedule, and $29,000 budget amendment (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-01 establishing regular City Council meeting dates and times (6-0)
• Approved annual appointments to intergovernmental organizations (6-0)
• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved warrants for December 26, 2023 and January 9, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Notice of Completion for Citywide Concrete Repair Project No. 24-1 ($112,929.40) (6-0)
• Approved Notice of Completion for Citywide Striping and Marking Project No. 24-2 ($56,829.80) (6-0)