Duarte public meetings in 2025

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The City of Duarte Planning and Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025, was cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time. Residents with questions should contact the Community Development Department at 626‑386‑6817.

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will hold a reorganization to select a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The body will also consider a contract for a traffic signal project and a proposed program for Community Development Block Grants.

• Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
• Contract award of $575,165.34 to Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. for the Buena Vista Street at Kellwil Way Traffic Signal and Intersection Project
• Budget amendment of $108,000 from Measure M funds
• Public hearing to allocate approximately $109,000 for ADA-compliant curb ramps via the FY 2026-2027 CDBG Program
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 25-05 Building Code Amendment

The council elected Councilmember Tera Martin Del Campo as Mayor/Chairperson and Councilmember Kang as Mayor Pro Tem. It approved a $575,165.34 traffic‑signal contract for Buena Vista Street, a $108,000 Measure M budget amendment, and adopted Ordinance No. 25‑05 updating building codes. The council allocated about $109,000 of CDBG funds for FY 2026‑27 ADA curb‑ramp projects. All consent‑calendar items were approved unanimously.

• Selected Tera Martin Del Campo as Mayor/Chairperson (7‑0 vote)
• Selected Kang as Mayor Pro Tem (5‑0 vote, 2 abstentions)
• Approved traffic‑signal contract for Buena Vista Street to Alfaro Communications ($575,165.34, total $633,000) and $108,000 Measure M budget amendment
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑05 amending Chapter 1604 to adopt 2025 California Building Codes
• Allocated approximately $109,000 CDBG funds for ADA curb‑ramp installation (unanimous)
• Received and filed audited financial statements for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for December 9, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The Duarte City Council will consider several routine actions, including approving the minutes from the November 11 meeting and authorizing warrants. The council will vote to award the FY 25‑26 Citywide Striping and Marking Project contract to Chrisp Company for $64,947.50 and to adopt a municipal code amendment updating the 2025 California Building Codes. A public hearing will be held on the code amendment, and the council will receive updates on public safety and the teen center roof project.

• Approve award of FY 25‑26 Citywide Striping and Marking Project contract to Chrisp Company ($64,947.50)
• Authorize Notice of Completion for Duarte Teen Center Roof Replacement ($202,674)
• Public hearing on Municipal Code Amendment 25‑01 to adopt 2025 California Building Codes
• Approve Burrtec Waste 2024 performance review and 2026 rate amendment effective Jan 1 2026
• Approve updated Utility Box Art Program Guidelines and 2025 Call for Artists

The council adopted the agenda and consent calendar items, including a $64,947.50 striping contract and a $202,674 teen‑center roof completion. It approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 25‑01 to adopt the 2025 California Building Codes. The council also approved the Burrtec Waste performance review and rate amendment that will set new refuse and recycling rates starting Jan 1 2026. Finally, the updated Utility Box Art Program Guidelines and 2025 Call for Artists were approved with a $30,000 budget.

• Approved FY 25‑26 Citywide Striping and Marking Contract $64,947.50 (4‑0)
• Accepted Notice of Completion for Duarte Teen Center Roof Replacement $202,674 (4‑0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 25‑01 adopting 2025 California Building Codes (4‑0)
• Approved Burrtec Waste 2024 performance review and rate amendment effective Jan 1 2026 (4‑0)
• Approved updated Utility Box Art Program Guidelines and 2025 Call for Artists with $30,000 budget (4‑0)
• Adopted agenda (4‑0)
• Approved minutes from Nov 11 2025 meeting (4‑0)
• Approved warrants for Nov 25 2025 (4‑0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to build eleven two‑story attached townhomes at 1404‑1414 Royal Oaks Drive. Commissioners will consider and recommend approval of a General Plan amendment, a zone change, a tentative tract map, a site plan and design review, and a mitigated negative declaration for the project. The recommendations will be forwarded to the Duarte City Council for final action.

• Resolution PC 25-14 – Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 11‑unit townhome project
• Resolution PC 25-15 – General Plan Amendment 24-03 to medium‑density residential
• Resolution PC 25-16 – Zone Change 24-03 from R‑1 to R‑3 for the parcels
• Resolution PC 25-17 – Tentative Tract Map 84375 for condominium purposes
• Resolution PC 25-18 – Site Plan and Design Review case 24-45

City Council

The council will consider several routine items, including adopting the 2025 minutes and warrants, receiving the September financial report, and updating department reports. Key decisions include approving a salary schedule adjustment for the new minimum wage, authorizing a three‑year recreation software services agreement with Kaizen Laboratories with a $15,825 budget amendment, amending expense reimbursement policies, establishing an ad‑hoc committee for the 2028 Olympics and 2026 World Cup, and adopting the Duarte 2035 Ten‑Year Strategic Plan.

• Approve $15,825 budget amendment for three‑year recreation software services agreement with Kaizen Laboratories
• Approve resolution adjusting hourly salary rates to meet new minimum wage requirements
• Amend City Council and employee expense reimbursement policies
• Create ad‑hoc committee to review 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics and 2026 FIFA World Cup impacts
• Adopt the Duarte 2035 Ten‑Year Strategic Plan

The council unanimously approved several items, including amendments to expense reimbursement policies, a $15,825 budget amendment for a Kaizen Laboratories agreement, and an hourly wage schedule adjustment. It also adopted the 2035 Ten-Year Strategic Plan, set a 5‑minute speaking limit for meetings, and created an Ad Hoc Committee to advise on the 2028 Olympics and 2026 World Cup, appointing three members. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Amended City Council and Employee Expense Reimbursement Policies (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Kaizen Laboratories three‑year agreement and approve $15,825 budget amendment (5-0)
• Adjusted Hourly Rate Schedule for minimum wage compliance (5-0)
• Established Ad Hoc Committee for 2028 Olympics and 2026 World Cup, appointing Finlay, Truong, Garcia (5-0)
• Set 5‑minute speaking limit for all agenda items with rounds at Chair's discretion (5-0)
• Adopted the Duarte 2035 Ten‑Year Strategic Plan (5-0)

City Council

The Duarte City Council will approve a $102,900 contract for concrete repairs and establish an ad hoc committee to prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. The meeting also includes routine approvals for warrants and minutes.

• Award of contract for FY 2025/26 Citywide Concrete Repair Project ($102,900)
• Establishment of Ad Hoc Committee for 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics
• Approval of warrants for October 28, 2025
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting
• Appointment of representative to San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

The City Council approved a $102,900 contract for the FY 2025/26 citywide concrete repair project. Councilmember Finlay was appointed to a four‑year term as the city’s representative to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. The council amended the Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics to also address the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it tabled the proposal on councilmember speaking‑time limits.

• Approved FY 2025/26 concrete repair contract for $102,900 (7‑0)
• Appointed Councilmember Finlay as SGVMVCD representative for four years (7‑0)
• Amended Ad Hoc Committee to include 2026 FIFA World Cup (7‑0)
• Tabled councilmember speaking‑time limits proposal (7‑0)
• Received and filed FY 25‑26 Chamber of Commerce update (7‑0)
• Approved consent calendar items including reading resolutions, minutes, and warrants (7‑0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The City of Duarte Planning and Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time.

City Council

The Duarte City Council will consider several items, including adopting resolutions that set the 2026 medical insurance contributions for councilmembers and employees, and adopting Ordinance No. 25-04. The council will also accept the completion of the Huntington Drive Median Islands Landscape Improvements Project and approve a $28,833.42 budget amendment to the General Fund. Additional items include a proposal for 3D renderings of the Royal Oaks Trail and routine consent‑calendar approvals such as warrants and the monthly financial report.

• Adopt Resolution No. 25-24 and Resolution No. 25-25 fixing the City’s 2026 medical insurance contribution
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 25-04
• Approve a proposal from 3DIkon for 3D renderings of Royal Oaks Trail
• Accept completion of Huntington Drive Median Islands Landscape Improvements Project for $2,561,282.92 and approve a $28,833.42 budget amendment to the General Fund
• Approve warrants, monthly financial report for August 2025, and other consent‑calendar items

The City Council accepted the Huntington Drive Median Islands Landscape Improvements Project as complete, confirming a total cost of $2,561,282.92. It approved a $28,833.42 amendment to the General Fund for that project, with a 6‑1 vote (Councilmember Kang opposed). The Council also approved a 3D renderings proposal from 3Dikon for the Royal Oaks Trail, with unanimous support. Additionally, the Council proclaimed October 23‑31, 2025 as Red Ribbon Week.

• Accepted Huntington Drive Median Islands Landscape Improvements Project completion ($2,561,282.92) (6-1)
• Approved $28,833.42 budget amendment to General Fund for Huntington Drive project (6-1)
• Approved 3D renderings proposal from 3Dikon for Royal Oaks Trail (7-0)
• Proclaimed October 23‑31, 2025 as Red Ribbon Week
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑24 fixing city medical insurance contribution (consent calendar)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑25 fixing city medical insurance contribution (consent calendar)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑04 (consent calendar)
• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will meet to discuss several infrastructure completions and contracts. A primary focus is a public hearing regarding the Andres Duarte School Project, including environmental reports and zoning changes.

• Andres Duarte School Project: Proposed certification of Final Environmental Impact Report, General Plan Amendment, and Zone Change
• Duarte Teen Center Roof Replacement: Proposed contract award to Commercial & Industrial Roofing Co Inc. for $190,046 plus 15% contingency
• Huntington Drive Median Islands Landscape Improvements: Project completion in the amount of $2,561,282.92
• Fiscal Year 24-25 Street Rehabilitation Project No. 25-6: Project completion in the amount of $1,030,274.33
• Duarte Park Revitalization Project Phase II: Proposed design services agreement with Dahlin Group, Inc. and $63,200 budget amendment

The City Council adopted the amended agenda and tabbed one consent item for a later meeting. It approved several contracts and budget items, and voted to certify and approve the Final Environmental Impact Report and related permits for the Andres Duarte School Project.

• Adopted amended agenda, tabling Consent Item 8.H to Oct 14 (unanimous)
• Authorized Professional Services Agreement with Dalhin Group, Inc. for Phase II Duarte Park Revitalization, budget amendment $63,200 (unanimous)
• Accepted completion of FY24‑25 Street Rehabilitation Project No. 25‑6 for ONYX Paving Company, $1,030,274.33 (unanimous)
• Approved overnight lodging for Public Safety Director Larry Breceda to attend California League of Cities conference (unanimous)
• Awarded construction contract for Duarte Teen Center Roof Replacement to Commercial & Industrial Roofing Co., $190,046 plus 15% contingency (unanimous)
• Certified and approved Final Environmental Impact Report (Resolution 25‑19) and related permits for Andres Duarte School Project (Resolutions 25‑20, 25‑21, 25‑22, 25‑23; Ordinance 25‑04) (5‑1‑1)

General

The council will hold a workshop to discuss the Strategic Action Plan for the Duarte Strategic Plan. Public members may address the council during two oral communication periods, limited to three minutes each. No formal actions or decisions are scheduled for this special meeting.

• Oral Communication – public comment (first period)
• Strategic Action Plan workshop for the Duarte Strategic Plan
• Continuation of Oral Communications – public comment (second period)
• Adjournment to the scheduled regular City Council meeting

The council reviewed the draft Duarte Strategic Plan, including its vision, mission, community engagement ideas, housing needs, and infrastructure priorities. Council members offered suggestions such as increased youth programming and collaboration with the local school district. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit for an acupressure and hypnotherapy business at 1740 Huntington Drive, Unit 102. The commission will also discuss an update to the 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Additional agenda items include approval of the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes and routine public hearings.

• Conditional Use Permit 25-04 for an acupressure and hypnotherapy business at 1740 Huntington Drive, Unit 102
• 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Approval of minutes from the 08/18/2025 meeting

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will meet to review department updates and approve several equipment purchases. The body will consider contracts for street banners and security upgrades at community centers.

• Purchase of Buena Vista Street banner system from Colonial Flag ($44,178) and installation by FS Contractors ($25,750), total project cost $77,000
• Contract with CORAM/Intelesys for security camera installation at the Senior Center, Fitness Center, and Teen Center not to exceed $22,000
• Purchase of a replacement 2025 BVR 13 Brush Chipper from Morbark
• Presentation on the Encanto Park Stormwater Capture Project
• Review of the July 2025 Monthly Financial Report

The City Council adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. It then approved the consent calendar, which included the purchase of a new Buena Vista Street banner system, a brush chipper, and a $22,000 budget amendment for security cameras at senior, fitness, and teen centers. The Council also approved the August 26 minutes, September 9 warrants, and filed the July financial report and department updates.

• Adopted agenda (6-0)
• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2025 warrants (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Buena Vista Street banner system for $44,178, installation contract $25,750 and 10% contingency, total $77,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of replacement 2025 BVR 13 Brush Chipper (unanimous)
• Approved $22,000 budget amendment for security cameras at senior, fitness, and teen centers (unanimous)
• Received and filed July 2025 Monthly Financial Report (unanimous)
• Received and filed Community Development and Parks & Recreation department updates (unanimous)

City Council

The Duarte City Council will consider a series of consent‑calendar items, including routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and departmental updates. A key agenda item is Amendment No. 3 to the Foothill Unity Center Agreement, authorizing up to $14,500 for fiscal year 2025‑26. The council will also designate a voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo.

• Amendment No. 3 to Foothill Unity Center Agreement – approve up to $14,500 for FY 2025‑26
• Notice of Completion: Citywide Asphalt Repair Project – accept completion for $84,364.80
• Approve minutes of July 22, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve warrants dated August 12 and August 26, 2025
• Designate voting delegate and alternates for League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo

The council adopted the agenda and approved the consent calendar items, including a $84,364.80 notice of completion for the FY 24‑25 citywide asphalt repair project, a $14,500 amendment to the Foothill Unity Center funding agreement, and a proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. They also designated Councilmember Lewis as the voting delegate and Councilmembers Truong and Calderon as alternates for the 2025 League of California Cities conference. All approvals passed unanimously with six councilmembers voting aye and one absent.

• Approved third amendment to funding agreement with Foothill Unity Center, up to $14,500 (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation of September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved notice of completion for FY 24‑25 citywide asphalt repair project, $84,364.80 (unanimous)
• Approved and filed June 2025 monthly financial report (unanimous)
• Approved and filed Public Safety Department update (unanimous)
• Approved and filed Community Development Department update (unanimous)
• Approved and filed Parks and Recreation Department update (unanimous)
• Designated Councilmember Lewis as voting delegate and Councilmembers Truong and Calderon as alternates for 2025 League of California Cities conference (unanimous)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission held a public hearing on the Andres Duarte School Development Project located at 1433 Crestfield Drive and 2351 Central Avenue. It considered a series of resolutions to certify the Environmental Impact Report and to approve the general‑plan amendment, zone change, parcel map, site‑plan design review, and planned development permit for a 169‑unit townhome development and renovation of Otis Gordon Park.

• Resolution PC 25-08 – recommend City Council certify the Environmental Impact Report for the project
• Resolution PC 25-09 – recommend approval of General Plan Amendment 24-02 changing land use to high‑density residential and open space
• Resolution PC 25-10 – recommend approval of Zone Change 24-02 from Public Facilities to R‑4 (multiple‑family residential) and Open Space
• Resolution PC 25-11 – recommend approval of Tentative Parcel Map 24-01 dividing the parcel into two lots
• Resolution PC 25-12 – recommend approval of Site Plan and Design Review 25-19 for construction of 169 townhome units

City Council

The council will consider and vote on a sublease agreement with the Duarte Chamber of Commerce covering July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. They will also review routine consent calendar items, including minutes, warrants, and a financial report, and authorize a $68,500 professional services contract for the city news publication. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the consent calendar.

• Approve FY 2025-26 sublease agreement with Duarte Chamber of Commerce (effective July 1 2025 – June 30 2026)
• Authorize two‑year professional services agreement with Southwest Offset Printing Co., Inc. up to $68,500 from the General Fund
• Approve minutes of July 8 2025 meeting
• Approve warrants for July 22 2025
• Receive and file May 2025 Monthly Financial Report

The council voted 6‑0 to approve items on the consent calendar, including a sublease agreement with the Duarte Chamber of Commerce effective July 1 2025 through June 30 2026. It also authorized a two‑year professional services agreement with Southwest Offset Printing Co., Inc. for up to $68,500 to print the Duarte City News quarterly. Additional consent items such as the minutes, warrants, monthly financial report, and a proclamation for National Night Out were also approved.

• Approved sublease agreement with Duarte Chamber of Commerce (6-0)
• Authorized professional services agreement with Southwest Offset Printing Co., Inc. up to $68,500 (6-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from July 8, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved warrants for July 22, 2025 (6-0)
• Received and filed May 2025 monthly financial report (6-0)
• Proclaimed August 7, 2025 as National Night Out (6-0)
• Approved absence of councilmember(s) from meeting (6-0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a food processing business. The body will also review a draft framework for a Strategic Plan update.

• Conditional Use Permit 25-03 for food processing, packaging, and storage at 1839 Business Center Drive
• Resolution PC 25-06 to approve the food processing business permit
• Strategic Plan Update - Draft Framework

City Council

The Duarte City Council will consider several routine items, including approval of the June 24 minutes and July 8 warrants. Council members will adopt Ordinance No. 25-03 and a resolution opposing Senate Bill 634. They will also appoint the 2025/26 Mayor’s Youth Council members and approve a one‑night hotel stay in Anaheim for the Duarte Dance Team.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 25-03
• Adopt Resolution No. 25-18 opposing Senate Bill 634
• Appointment of 22 candidates to the 2025/26 Mayor’s Youth Council
• Approval of one‑night hotel accommodations in Anaheim for the Duarte Dance Team
• Approval of June 24, 2025 meeting minutes and July 8, 2025 warrants

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent calendar, which included an ordinance amendment for fire‑hazard safety and a one‑night hotel accommodation for a Duarte dance. It also appointed all 22 applicants to the 2025/26 Mayor’s Youth Council and adopted a resolution opposing Senate Bill 634. All votes were 6‑0 with one councilmember absent.

• Adopted agenda (6‑0)
• Approved consent calendar items A‑G, including reading resolutions, minutes, warrants, department updates (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑03 amending fire‑hazard safety sections (6‑0)
• Approved one‑night hotel accommodations in Anaheim for Duarte Dance (6‑0)
• Appointed all 22 candidates to the 2025/26 Mayor’s Youth Council (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑18 opposing Senate Bill 634 (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting focused on a recreation trail workshop. No other legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Recreation Trail Workshop

The council held a workshop on the recreation trail project, reviewing a $1.6 million federal grant and proposed upgrades such as lighting, benches, and signage. Council members offered suggestions on seating, security lighting, and historical rail ties, but no formal actions or votes were recorded. Additional lighting decisions will be considered in the next Capital Improvement Plan.

City Council

The council will consider routine consent‑calendar items such as the citywide salary schedule and June 24 warrants. The main business items include adopting the 2025‑26 budget and five‑year capital improvement plan, approving a $73,600 services agreement with the Duarte Chamber of Commerce, and establishing an ad‑hoc committee for public art on utility boxes. A public hearing will be held to introduce Ordinance No. 25‑03, which would amend the municipal code to add fire‑hazard severity zones and related safety provisions.

• Adopt FY 2025/26 Budget and Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Approve $73,600 services agreement with Duarte Chamber of Commerce through June 30, 2026
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 25-03 to amend fire‑safety provisions in the municipal code
• Adopt Resolution No. 25-17 establishing an Ad Hoc Committee for public art on utility boxes
• Approve FY 2024‑25 year‑end appropriation adjustments to Measure W budget

The council adopted the lighting and landscape levy for FY 2025‑26, approved the first reading of a fire‑hazard ordinance, created an Arts Ad Hoc Committee for utility‑box art, and approved the FY 2025‑26 budget with holiday‑decorations and banner‑pole projects. It also ratified a $73,600 services agreement with the Duarte Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 9A‑9H and 9J (7-0)
• Approved City Council expenses (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-16 for lighting and landscape levy (7-0)
• Approved introduction of Ordinance No. 25-03 (fire‑hazard) first reading (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-17 establishing Arts Ad Hoc Committee (7-0)
• Approved 2025/26 Budget and Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan, including $18k holiday decorations, $10k installation, and $90k banner poles (7-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 Duarte Chamber of Commerce Services Agreement for $73,600 (6-1)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to modify Conditional Use Permit 24-07. The proposal seeks to enlarge the existing day‑care facility from 2,000 to 2,950 square feet and add a rear outdoor play area at 2329 Huntington Drive. The commission will also approve the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes and address other routine business items.

• Modification of Conditional Use Permit 24-07 to expand day‑care at 2329 Huntington Drive
• Approval of 5/19/25 meeting minutes
• Oral communications – consent calendar
• Public hearing on the day‑care expansion request
• Other business items

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Community Facilities Financing Authority will meet to discuss emergency infrastructure repairs and employee compensation. The body will also review department updates and a contract amendment for animal care services.

• Emergency repair agreement with Condor, Inc. for Duarte Fitness Center Competition Pool for $65,000, with a total project budget of $130,000
• Resolution No. 25-14 to establish a new citywide salary schedule and compensation plan for unrepresented regular employees effective July 1, 2025
• Amendment to the Animal Care and Control Contract Services agreement with San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
• Resolution No. 25-13 adopting the city employee holiday schedule for July 2025 – June 2026
• Proclamation recognizing National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, June 15-21, 2025

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent calendar, which included a holiday schedule for city employees and a proclamation for National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. It authorized a $65,000 emergency repair contract with Condor, Inc. for the competition pool, with a contingency up to $130,000, and approved a $130,000 budget amendment for the work. The council also adopted Resolution No. 25-14, establishing a new salary schedule for unrepresented regular employees.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items including holiday schedule and mosquito week proclamation (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to contract Condor, Inc. for emergency pool repairs up to $130,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $130,000 budget amendment for building maintenance services line (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-14 establishing new salary schedule for unrepresented employees (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 27 and June 3 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved June 10 warrants (unanimous)
• Authorized amendment to Animal Care and Control Contract with San Gabriel Valley Humane Society (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a priority and goal setting workshop. This session focuses on the Duarte Ten Year Strategic Plan.

• Priority and Goal Setting Workshop for the Duarte Ten Year Strategic Plan

The council held a special meeting on June 3, 2025. A strategic plan workshop was conducted, where the consultant team presented objectives and council members discussed priorities such as economic development, safety, and sustainability. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will conduct a budget workshop for the Duarte Chamber of Commerce. The regular session includes decisions on road repair funding, facility design services, and project completions.

• Fiscal Year 2025-26 SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 project list
• Payment of $144,682.50 to FS Contractors, Inc. for 2025 Windstorm Concrete Repairs Project
• Design services agreement with MIG for the Teen Center Outdoor Boxing Patio
• Public hearing set for June 24, 2025, regarding Landscape and Lighting District Engineer's Report
• Request for deviation from Expense Reimbursement Policy for Mayor Garcia

The City Council approved the Consent Calendar, which included adopting Resolution No. 25‑10 that sets the FY 2025‑26 project list funded by the State’s Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB 1). The Council also authorized an addendum to the professional services agreement with MIG for design services of the Teen Center outdoor boxing patio and accepted the $144,682.50 windstorm concrete repairs project. Councilmembers approved Mayor Garcia’s request to deviate from the expense‑reimbursement policy deadline. Additionally, the Council adopted Resolution 25‑12 to schedule a public hearing on the Landscape and Lighting District Engineer’s report for June 24, 2025.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 12A‑12J and 12L (unanimous 6‑0, Kang absent)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑10 setting FY 2025‑26 SB1 road‑repair project list
• Authorized addendum to MIG professional services agreement for Teen Center boxing patio design
• Accepted windstorm concrete repairs project to FS Contractors, Inc. for $144,682.50
• Approved Mayor Garcia’s expense‑reimbursement policy deviation
• Adopted Resolution 25‑12 to set public hearing for Landscape and Lighting District Engineer’s report on June 24, 2025
• Adopted Resolution 25‑11 establishing appropriations limit per Article XIII B of California Constitution (by title only)
• Recognized Duarte Youth Athletic Club and Maryvale as California Non‑Profit of the Year

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit. The body is considering the approval of a Type-41 alcohol license for a specific business location.

• Conditional Use Permit 25-02: Type-41 alcohol license for beer and wine consumption at El Picosito Restaurant, 910 Hamilton Road
• Resolution PC 25-04: Approval of Conditional Use Permit 25-02

City Council

The council will adopt the consent calendar, which includes approving the award of a $1,116,890 contract to Green Giant Landscape Inc. for the Highland Promenade Project. It will also hold a TEFRA public hearing and adopt a resolution to issue tax‑exempt bonds for HumanGood, and approve a professional services agreement with Raycom Data Technologies for document scanning. Additional items include updates from the Community Development and Parks departments, a housing element progress report, and a discussion of a median landscape plan for Huntington Drive.

• Award contract for Highland Promenade Project – $1,116,890 to Green Giant Landscape Inc.
• Professional Services Agreement with Raycom Data Technologies for document scanning
• TEFRA public hearing and Resolution 25-09 to issue tax‑exempt bonds for HumanGood
• Approval of 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for filing
• Discussion of proposal for renderings of Huntington Drive median landscape plan

The council adopted its agenda and approved the consent calendar, which included awarding a $1,116,890 contract to Green Giant Landscape for the Highland Promenade project and a $60,000 services agreement with Raycom Data Technologies. It also adopted a resolution authorizing tax‑exempt bonds for the nonprofit HumanGood. Council members voted not to pursue renderings for the Huntington Drive median plan and approved a $1,610 transfer for council expenses. All votes were unanimous (6‑0) with one member absent.

• Adopted meeting agenda (6‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 13A‑13K, including $1,116,890 Highland Promenade contract (6‑0)
• Approved $60,000 professional services agreement with Raycom Data Technologies (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑09 authorizing tax‑exempt bonds for HumanGood (6‑0)
• Declined to obtain renderings for Huntington Drive Median Landscape Plan (6‑0)
• Approved transfer of $1,610 for City Council expenses (6‑0)
• Approved April 22 and May 5 meeting minutes and May 13 warrants (6‑0)

General

The council will receive a budget overview from the City Manager and discuss the General Funds and Other City Funds for FY 2025‑26. Staff will be directed on preparing the budget document that will be presented for council action on June 11. No final budget decisions are made at this meeting.

• Budget overview presentation by City Manager
• Discussion of General Funds and Other City Funds
• Direction to staff on FY 2025‑26 budget preparation

The City Council directed staff to schedule a workshop to analyze the Duarte Chamber of Commerce's proposed budget before the final budget is presented. The Council also agreed to hold a separate workshop to discuss the Recreation Trail improvement project. Discussion of Measure QQ, which would allow storefront cannabis dispensaries, was tabled for future consideration.

• Schedule workshop to analyze Chamber of Commerce budget (consensus)
• Schedule workshop to discuss Recreation Trail improvement project (consensus)
• Table discussion of Measure QQ on storefront cannabis dispensaries

City Council

The City Council, Housing Authority, and Financing Authority will meet to discuss city infrastructure and safety. The body is deciding on several contracts for asphalt repair and parking assessments, as well as the adoption of a city ordinance.

• Contract with Fehr & Peers for a parking and circulation assessment at City of Hope campus (1500 Duarte Road) for $99,000
• Contract award to Hardy & Harper Inc. for FY 24-25 Citywide Asphalt Repair Project No. 25-1 for $86,480
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-02
• Resolution 25-08 certifying completion of Fish Canyon Trail Restoration and Access Planning Project (RMC21010)
• Discussion of Local Area Fire Hazard Zone Maps

The City Council adopted the agenda and approved all items on the consent calendar, including a $99,000 professional services agreement for a parking and circulation assessment and an $86,480 contract for citywide asphalt repair. The council also received and filed the February 2025 financial report, the public‑safety department update, and information on the new fire‑hazard severity zone maps. All votes were unanimous with no dissenting or abstaining members.

• Authorized City Manager to sign $99,000 parking and circulation assessment agreement (consent calendar)
• Awarded $86,480 contract to Hardy & Harper Inc. for citywide asphalt repair (consent calendar)
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 25-02 (consent calendar)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-08 certifying Fish Canyon Trail Restoration completion (consent calendar)
• Received and filed February 2025 Monthly Financial Report (consent calendar)
• Received and filed Public Safety Department Update (consent calendar)
• Received and filed information on Local Responsibility Area Hazard Severity Zones Map (vote 9A‑J)
• Approved minutes from the April 8, 2025 regular meeting (consent calendar)

City Council

The Duarte City Council convened a special meeting to hold a workshop on the city's five‑year capital improvement projects. Council members and the public may provide brief oral comments, but no actions can be taken on those items at this meeting. The agenda includes only procedural items and the scheduled adjournment to the regular council meeting.

• Call to order and roll call
• Oral communication – public comments (first‑come, first‑served, 3‑minute limit)
• Five year capital improvement project workshop
• Adjournment to scheduled regular City Council meeting

The special meeting featured staff briefings on capital improvement projects, street rehabilitation programs, and park upgrades. Council members discussed funding sources, including Prop A, Prop C, and Town Center Improvement funds. They asked for a workshop to further examine lighting, repaving, and other upgrades for the Donald and Bernice Watson Recreation Trail. No formal approvals or votes were recorded.

• Council requested holding a workshop to discuss additional lighting, repaving, and upgrades for the Recreation Trail
• Council indicated Prop A and Prop C funds could be considered for future street improvement projects

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for a place of religious assembly. The body will consider Resolution PC 25-03 to approve the operation at 1740 Huntington Drive, Unit 302-303.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit 24-02: religious assembly at 1740 Huntington Drive, Unit 302-303
• Resolution PC 25-03 regarding the approval of Conditional Use Permit 24-02

City Council

The Duarte City Council will consider several contract awards, including a $1,011,000 street rehabilitation project and an $847,000 exterior refresh for City Hall. Council members will also authorize a professional services agreement for Huntington Drive street improvements and hold a public hearing on a fireworks ordinance amendment. Routine items such as approving the March 25 minutes, April 8 warrants, and department updates will also be addressed.

• Award contract for FY 24-25 Street Rehabilitation Project No. 25-6 to ONYX Paving Company Inc., $1,011,000
• Award contract for Duarte City Hall Exterior Refresh (Project No. 25-8) to Perfection Painting Corp., $847,000 plus 10% contingency
• Authorize City Manager to sign professional services agreement with Kreuzer Consulting Group for Huntington Drive Street Improvements plans
• Public hearing to introduce Ordinance No. 25-02 amending fireworks regulations in DMC Chapter 15.05
• Consent calendar actions: approve March 25 minutes, April 8 warrants, and receive department updates

The council adopted the agenda and approved the full consent calendar, which included two contract awards for the city hall exterior refresh and a street‑rehabilitation project. It authorized the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with Kreuzer Consulting Group for Huntington Drive improvements and to hold a related workshop. The council also approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 25‑02 to update fireworks regulations.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 9A‑9H, including reading resolutions, approving minutes and warrants, and filing department updates
• Awarded $847,000 contract to Perfection Painting Corp for Duarte City Hall exterior refresh (10% contingency)
• Awarded $1,011,000 contract to ONYX Paving Company Inc. for FY 24‑25 street rehabilitation project
• Authorized City Manager to sign professional services agreement with Kreuzer Consulting Group for Huntington Drive improvements and to hold a workshop
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 25‑02 amending fireworks regulations

City Council

The Duarte City Council will consider several items, including a $28,500 contract with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. to produce fireworks for the July 3 Independence Day celebration. The council will also adopt a public health ordinance and approve a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors regarding deputy sheriff vacancies. Additional actions include establishing an underground utility district and awarding an independent auditor contract.

• Authorize production agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for $28,500 fireworks display on July 3, 2025
• Adopt Ordinance No. 25-01 (Public Health Ordinance) on second reading
• Authorize Mayor to sign letter to LA County Board of Supervisors on deputy sheriff vacancy reduction
• Adopt Resolution No. 25-07 to establish Underground Utility District No. 11
• Award contract to LSL, LLP for independent auditor services for a three‑year period starting FY ending June 30, 2025

The council adopted a resolution to create Underground Utility District No. 11. It approved a $28,500 fireworks production agreement, an audit services contract with LSL, LLP, and a records management policy. The council also authorized a joint‑use agreement with Duarte Unified School District and decided on the reviewing body for upcoming utility‑box art projects.

• Approved Underground Utility District No. 11 (7-0)
• Approved $28,500 fireworks production agreement with Pyro Spectacular, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with LSL, LLP for audit services (7-0)
• Approved Records and Information Management Program Policy and Record Retention Policy (7-0)
• Approved Community Recreation Joint Use Agreement with Duarte Unified School District (7-0)
• Approved assignment of next four utility‑box art projects to an Arts Ad Hoc Committee (5-2)
• Failed substitute motion to assign those projects to the Planning and Economic Development Commission (2-5)
• Approved second reading and adoption of Public Health Ordinance No. 25‑01 (7-0)

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission will vote on Resolution PC 25-02, which approves Conditional Use Permit 25-01 for a veterinary urgent care clinic at 1086 Huntington Drive. The meeting also includes approval of the February 18, 2025 minutes, an introduction of a new commissioner, and a public hearing on the permit. Additional agenda items cover oral communications, business items, and reports from the director and commissioners.

• Conditional Use Permit 25-01: operation of veterinary urgent care clinic at 1086 Huntington Drive (approved by Resolution PC 25-02)
• Approval of minutes from 2/18/25
• Introduction of new commissioner
• Public hearing on the veterinary urgent care clinic permit
• Oral communications – items not on the agenda

City Council

The Duarte City Council will consider several routine items, including approval of minutes and warrants, and receipt of department updates. It will accept completion of the Evergreen Pedestrian Improvements project and the annual striping and markings project with associated budget adjustments. The council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance adopting L.A. County Health Code Title 8 and 11, and will vote to approve the L.A. County Department of Public Health Services contract and an amendment to the City Manager employment agreement.

• Accept Evergreen Pedestrian Improvements project as complete ($2,515,515.05)
• Accept FY24-25 Annual Striping & Markings project ($81,700) and approve $3,685 budget amendment
• Approve L.A. County Department of Public Health Services contract
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager Employment Agreement
• Conduct public hearing on Ordinance adopting L.A. County Health Code Title 8 & 11

City Council

The Duarte City Council will hold a public hearing to establish Underground Utility District No. 11. The council also plans to award a contract for emergency concrete repairs following the January 2025 windstorm.

• Set Public Hearing for Underground Utility District No. 11
• Award contract for 2025 Windstorm Concrete Emergency Repairs to FS Contractors Inc.
• Approve $151,000 contract for concrete repairs plus 10% contingency
• Approve $256,000 budget amendment for windstorm cleanup and repairs
• Receive and file Fiscal Year 2024/25 Mid-Year Budget Report

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a Conditional Use Permit (24-07) and an Administrative Variance (25-01) to allow a full‑service day‑care facility, known as the Modern Schoolhouse, at 2329 Huntington Drive, including approval of an eight‑foot fence around its outdoor play area. The commission will adopt Resolution PC 25‑01 to approve the permit. Business items include a presentation of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting also includes updates on development and a recognition of outgoing Commissioner Heany.

• Conditional Use Permit 24-07 for day‑care at 2329 Huntington Drive
• Administrative Variance 25-01 for eight‑foot fence around outdoor play area
• Adoption of Resolution PC 25‑01 approving the permit
• Presentation of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Public hearing on the day‑care permits

City Council

The City Council will conduct interviews and make appointments to fill vacancies across five different city commissions. The body will also consider several project completions and new service contracts.

• Appointments for vacancies on Planning and Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, Public Utilities, and Public Works commissions
• Purchase of new Fitness Center equipment and flooring from Advanced Exercise for $129,803
• Strategic planning services agreement with MIG, Inc. not to exceed $81,000
• Development of a community garden at Tzeitel Paras-Caracci Park with a $10,000 budget amendment
• Project completions for ADA Curb Ramps ($108,187.50) and Citywide Concrete Repair ($140,328.00)

City Council

The City Council is convening a special meeting to discuss one case regarding the initiation of litigation in a closed session. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding the initiation of litigation (1 case)

City Council

The Duarte City Council will consider adopting an ordinance related to Voter Approved Measure QQ. The meeting also includes the approval of a $38,523 contract with Willdan Financial Services for a fee study and the allocation of Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds.

• Authorize $38,523 contract with Willdan Financial Services
• Allocate Permanent Local Housing Allocation Year 5 funds
• Discuss Measure QQ ordinance adoption
• Approve warrants and minutes from January 14, 2025
• Receive Public Safety Department update

Planning and Economic Development Commission

The Planning and Economic Development Commission will reorganize and approve minutes from October 2024. The body will hold public hearings for two conditional use permits: one for a medical spa at 1040 Huntington Drive and another for a wireless facility at 1720 Flower Avenue.

• Approval of October 21, 2024 minutes
• Public hearing: Medical spa at 1040 Huntington Drive
• Public hearing: Wireless facility at 1720 Flower Avenue

City Council

The Duarte City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes several routine approvals and a resolution establishing meeting dates for 2025. Council members will vote on authorizing a professional services agreement with Harris & Associates and a General Fund budget amendment of up to $106,000 for an assessment of the Citywide Landscape and Lighting District and related Neighborhood Maintenance Districts. Additional items include a notice of completion for the Royal Oaks Park pickleball and tennis court project ($116,462) and a design services agreement for City Hall façade improvements (up to $40,000). The council will also consider a resolution proclaiming a local emergency due to extreme weather, power outages, and wildfire risks.

• Authorize PSA with Harris & Associates and a budget amendment not to exceed $106,000 for landscape and lighting district assessment
• Authorize notice of completion for Royal Oaks Park pickleball court conversion and tennis court resurfacing ($116,462)
• Authorize professional services agreement with Dahlin Group, Inc. for City Hall façade design services up to $40,000
• Approve Resolution No. 25-02 proclaiming a local emergency because of extreme weather, power outages, and wildfire risks
• Seek council direction on updated cost estimates for the Fitness Center Equipment Replacement Project