Duarte City Council
January 13, 2026

ATTEST:
________________________________
Frances Jimenez
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF DUARTE )
I, Frances Jimenez, City Clerk of the City of Duarte, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby attest to the above signature and certify that Ordinance No. 26-01 was adopted by the City Council of said City of Duarte at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 27th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
________________________________
Frances Jimenez
City Clerk

Exhibit A

RESOLUTION NO. 26-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUARTE

CERTIFYING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND) TO
REDUCE THE IDENTIFIED “POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT” IMPACTS TO A LEVEL OF “LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT” FOR A TOWNHOME
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1404-1414 ROYAL OAKS DRIVE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Duarte (City) has considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration (“MND”) and Mitigation and Monitoring Program (“MMP”) for the development of 11-unit owner-occupied, two-story townhome development on two parcels (APN 8530-004-059 and 8530-004-060) located at 1404 and 1414 Royal Oaks Drive; and WHEREAS, the MND provides an assessment of the environmental impacts, alternatives, and mitigation measures associated with the proposed Project, and has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. (CEQA), and its implementing regulations in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15000 et seq. (CEQA Guidelines); and
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2025, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Project, whereupon the Planning Commission received additional public testimony and made recommendation to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the analysis and recommendation provided in the staff report; the application, technical analyses, MND and additional environmental review documents, and related material for the proposed Project; and the evidence and public testimony received at the public hearing held on January 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing before the City Council concerning the adequacy and completeness of the MND was given in accordance with the laws and policies of the City of Duarte; and
WHEREAS, the MND have been independently reviewed by the City Council and reflects the independent judgment of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on January 13, 2026, the proposed amendment was given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed all documentation comprising the MND, and has found that the MND addresses all environmental effects of the proposed project, with mitigation measures, and that the MND fully comply with all requirements of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines relating thereto.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council resolves as follows:

SECTION 1. RECITALS

All of the facts set forth in the Recitals of this Resolution are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. COMPLIANCE FINDING
The City Council finds that the draft MND fully complies with the requirements of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines relating thereto.

SECTION 3.

The City Council has considered the potential environmental effects as shown in the MND and, on the basis of the whole record, finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, with the implementation of the MMP. The foregoing determination, which reflects the independent analysis and independent judgment of the City Council, is based on the information in the record.

SECTION 4.

The City Council approves and adopts the MND, in accordance with “Exhibit A” attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution; and that the MND, including all elements listed above, be certified by the City, as lead agency for the proposed project.

SECTION 5. SIGNATURE
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify as to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of January 2026.

________________________________
Tera Martin Del Campo, Mayor
City of Duarte
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Thai Viet Phan
City Attorney

ATTEST:
________________________________
Frances Jimenez
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF DUARTE )
I, Frances Jimenez, City Clerk of the City of Duarte, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby attest to the above signature and certify that Resolution No. 26-03 was adopted by the City Council of said City of Duarte at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 13th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
________________________________
Frances Jimenez
City Clerk

RESOLUTION NO. 26-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DUARTE APPROVING GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT 24-03, CHANGING THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1404 AND 1414

ROYAL OAKS DRIVE FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO

MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AND TO AMEND THE GENERAL

PLAN LAND USE DIAGRAM
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted an application requesting approval of a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for the project site, shown in Exhibit A, and located at 1404 and 1414 Royal Oaks Drive; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Amendment will also change the official General Plan Land Use Diagram (LU-1) to show the General Plan Amendment as shown in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, In accordance with Chapter 19.142 of the Duarte Development Code, the City Council takes final action on General Plan Amendments; and WHEREAS, on November 17, 2025 the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed General Plan Amendment, whereupon the Planning Commission received additional public testimony and made recommendation to the City Council; and WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on January 13, 2026, the proposed amendment was given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2026 the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed General Plan Amendment, whereupon the City Council received additional public testimony; and
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council resolves as follows:

SECTION 1. RECITALS
All of the facts set forth in the Recitals of this Resolution are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. FINDINGS
The City Council finds and determines as follows:

1. The General Plan Amendment is internally consistent with all other provisions of the General Plan.

The project conforms to the goals and objectives on the General Plan by establishing a designation that will accommodate a range and mix of housing within the city. Furthermore, the project meets the goals and objectives of the General Plan by re-designating underutilized residential properties into higher-density residential sites. The land use of Medium Density Residential complements the

land use of the surrounding developments and will provide an improvement along Royal Oaks Drive.

2. The proposed General Plan Amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.

The project will amend an existing residential land use designation to medium density residential, which typically allows for a multi-family attached housing developments. The land use is consistent with adjacent properties to the west and south and is complementary to the remaining surrounding properties. The amendment will establish a designation that facilitate an improvement to an underutilized property and the surrounding community.

3. The affected site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, operating characteristics, shape, size, topography, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle access, and public services and utilities and is served by highways and streets adequate in width and improvement to carry the kind and quantity of traffic the proposed use would likely generate, to ensure that the proposed use(s) and/or development will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the property or improvements in the vicinity in which the property is located.

The proposed site is adequate to accommodate a multi-family residential project. The site is adjacent to Royal Oaks Drive, an arterial road in the city. The project will be designed to accommodate proper public and emergency personnel and will be adequately served by utilities.

A traffic analysis was conducted as part of the project review and it was determined that impacts to traffic will be below significance through mitigation measures. The amendment will allow the development of multi-family project that will accommodate a density around 11 units. It is not anticipated that the project will endanger or jeopardize the property or improvements in the vicinity. The project will allow the improvement of underutilized properties with a development that is compatible to its surroundings and with minimal impacts to the adjacent neighborhood.

SECTION 3. SIGNATURE
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify as to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of January 2026.

________________________________
Tera Martin Del Campo, Mayor
City of Duarte
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Thai Viet Phan
City Attorney

ATTEST:
________________________________
Frances Jimenez
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF DUARTE )
I, Frances Jimenez, City Clerk of the City of Duarte, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby attest to the above signature and certify that Resolution No. 26-04 was adopted by the City Council of said City of Duarte at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 13th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
________________________________
Frances Jimenez
City Clerk

Exhibit A

RESOLUTION NO. 26-05

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUARTE
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 24-02 (84375) FOR
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES TO ALLOW A 11-UNIT, TWO-STORY
TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1404-1414 ROYAL OAKS
DRIVE
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted an application requesting approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 84375 in order to accommodate a proposed residential development referred to as the 1404 Royal Oaks Project (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has found and determined that Tentative Parcel Map No. 84375, and the conditions of approval attached thereto, conform to the State Subdivision Map Act and the applicable requirements of Article Five of the Duarte Development Code; and WHEREAS, on November 17, 2025, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Project, whereupon the Planning Commission received additional public testimony and made recommendation to the City Council; and WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on January 13, 2026, the proposed amendment was given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2026 the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed General Plan Amendment, whereupon the City Council received additional public testimony; and
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council resolves as follows:

SECTION 1. RECITALS
All of the facts set forth in the Recitals of this Resolution are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. FINDINGS
The City Council finds and determines as follows:

1. The proposed map is consistent with the general plan and zoning designation.

The project conforms to the goals and objectives on the General Plan by establishing a new subdivision that will accommodate medium density housing which will ultimately lead to a range and mix of housing in the city. The goals and objectives of the General Plan are further achieved with the re-designation of underutilized residential properties that will result in the rezoning into higher density residential sites.

2. The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the general plan and zoning designation.

Tract Map 84375 will allow a medium-density residential project consisting of multi-family housing on the 40,541 square foot project site. The medium-density housing is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan by allowing a range of housing opportunities that will improve and maintain a balance community with various residential housing types and commercial activities where appropriate.

3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development.

Tentative Tract Map 84375 will allow a medium density residential townhome development on a 40,541 project site. The project will result in a density of approximately 11 units per acre, which is consistent with the General Plan and R-3 zone. The proposed site is adequate to accommodate a multi-family residential project. The site is adjacent to Royal Oaks Drive, an arterial road in the city. The project will be designed to accommodate proper public and emergency personnel and will be adequately served by utilities.

4. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development.

Tentative Tract Map 84375 will allow a medium density residential townhome development on a 40,541 square foot project site. The project will result in a density of approximately 11 units per acre, which is consistent with the General Plan and R-3 zone. The proposed site is adequate to accommodate a multi-family residential project. The Tentative Tract Map will include eleven twostory attached townhomes in five buildings. Each building would contain two to three dwelling units. The structures will be accessible by a main 26-foot wide drive aisle from Royal Oaks Drive.

The Tentative Tract Map will be designed to provide adequate: pedestrian and vehicular circulation for residents, emergency vehicle access, and open space. The tract map will also be designed to comply with the off-street parking requirements for the R-3 zone, using the main drive aisle as access to residential garages and surface parking areas.

5. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.

An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) have been prepared pursuant to CEQA to analyze the possible environmental impacts from the project. Several technical reports and studies were completed prior to the completion of the Initial Study, including an air quality analysis, greenhouse gas analysis, cultural resource assessment, geotechnical evaluation, hydrology report, environmental assessments, noise studies, and traffic analysis. The result of the Initial Study indicated the project would not have any significant environmental impacts with adopted mitigations. The Initial Study recommends the adoption of mitigation measures to reduce these potential impacts to a level of less than significant. These mitigations are then implemented as part of the project and monitored through a mitigation monitoring program as required by the MND. The mitigation measures are provided in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND).

6. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems.

The Tentative Tract Map will establish a new residential condominium subdivision for a 11-unit townhome development. A multi-family development is consistent with projects to the west and south and is complementary to the remaining surrounding properties. The tract map will help

facilitate an improvement to underutilized properties. A homeowners association and Codes, Covenants and Restrictions (CC&R’s) will ensure the tract map and future project do not cause public health problems to the community.

7. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision.

The Tentative Tract does not include any easements for access through or use of the property within the subdivision that will conflict with the proposed improvements.

8. The proposed map will not adversely affect the adjoining properties as to value, precedent, or be detrimental to the area.

The Tentative Parcel Map will allow the development of a multi-family residential project and park that have been designed to correspond with the allowed land uses, and the improvements are consistent with the General Plan and applicable zone.

SECTION 3. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
This approval is subject to the conditions of approval attached in Exhibit A.

SECTION 4. SIGNATURE
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify as to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of January 2026.

________________________________
Tera Martin Del Campo, Mayor
City of Duarte
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Thai Viet Phan
City Attorney

ATTEST:
________________________________
Frances Jimenez
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF DUARTE )
I, Frances Jimenez, City Clerk of the City of Duarte, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby attest to the above signature and certify that Resolution No. 26-05 was adopted by the City Council of said City of Duarte at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 13th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
________________________________
Frances Jimenez
City Clerk

EXHIBIT A

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Tentative Tract Map No. 84375

1. The Developer/applicant shall prepare Covenants, Codes, & Restrictions (CC&R’s) in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The CC&R’s shall provide regulations that include but are not limited to: onsite parking management, guest parking, use of resident garages for parking, outdoor storage, common area maintenance, trash service, among others. The CC&R’s shall include requirements for the establishment of a Homeowners Association that will implement and ensure compliance with the CC&R’s. The CC&R’s shall be recorded with the County Recorder’s Office and proof of recordation shall be provided to the City of Duarte prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. The CC&R’s shall not be modified without prior approval from the City.

2. Decorative paving materials shall be integrated into driveways, parking areas, and pedestrian walkways as shown on Tentative Tract Map 84375 and as approved by the City Engineer and/or Public Works/Engineering Division.

3. The developer shall comply with the City’s cable installation requirements, per Chapter

16.34 of the Duarte Municipal Code.

4. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with the latest editions of the codes as adopted by reference by the City of Duarte. California Green Building Standards Code, California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, and California Electrical Code. (Codes as amended by the County of Los Angeles.)

5. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with the latest California Title 24 Energy requirements for all new lighting, insulation, and mechanical equipment and submit calculations at time of initial plan review.

6. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with subdivision requirements provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, unless otherwise modified by the Community Development Department and/or Fire Department.

7. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with the latest disabled access regulations as found in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Accessible items shall include, but not be limited to: parking, accessible pedestrian routes, accessible/adaptable units, public/common use areas, swimming pool, etc., as applicable

8. Grading, drainage, civil, and related engineering plans and all required plan check fees shall be submitted to the City Engineer and/or Public Works/Engineering Division for plan check prior to construction. Approval from the City Engineer and/or Public Works/Engineering Division shall be obtained prior to the issuance of permits. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a Public Works right-of-way permit for the proposed right-of-way modifications shall be obtained, and the work completed. The right-of-way permit must be issued to a licensed concrete contractor.

9. The Applicant/Developer shall submit a Precise Paving and Drainage Plan for the proposed development to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and/or Public Works/Engineering Division.

10. Building foundation inspections shall not be performed until a rough grading certification, survey stakes in place, and a final soils report have been filed with the City and approved.

All drainage facilities must be operable.

11. Fees shall be paid to Duarte Unified School District in compliance with Government Code Section 65995.

12. The Applicant/Developer shall contact the Los Angeles County Public Works Department, Environmental Program Division for any required permit on clearance of industrial and hazardous waste disposal.

13. The Applicant/Developer shall install sanitary sewers to serve the entire development to the specifications of the City Engineer and/or Public Works/Engineering Division. Prior to installing sewer lines, the Applicant/Developer shall perform a sewer capacity study and submit it to the City for review and approval from the City Engineer and/or Public Works Division prior installation of any sewer lines and issuance of building permits. A sewer connection fee is required by the County Sanitation District. Said fees shall be paid and proof of payment shall be provided prior to the issuance of building permits.

14. The Applicant/Developer shall dedicate all street right-of-way as shown on the Tentative Map to correct any right-of-way areas that require dedication associated with the project site that may have been previously overlooked or not completed. The main drive aisle and secondary drive aisle within the project site shall be private. Maintenance on the private drive aisles shall be the responsibility of the Applicant/Developer and the established Homeowners Association.

15. The Applicant/Developer shall submit water plans to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and/or Public Works/Engineering Division, California American Water and the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

16. All work adjacent to or within the right-of-way shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and/or Public Works/Engineering Division and the work shall be in accordance with applicable standards of the City of Duarte; i.e. Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Green Book) and the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), and further that the construction equipment ingress and egress be controlled by a plan approved by Public Works.

17. The following shall be prepared by a professional registered engineer and submitted to the Engineering/Public Works Division for review:
• LID Plan. A Low Impact Development (LID) Plan shall be submitted to the Engineering/Public Works Division for review. The LID plan shall provide a comprehensive and technical discussion of how the proposed project will comply with

the City’s stormwater program requirements. LID Guidance and implementation can be obtained from Los Angeles County Public Works LID Standards Manual. Contact the Duarte Public Works Division for more information. The LID plan shall be approved prior issuance of grading permits.
• Civil Plans. Two sets of complete Civil plans shall be submitted to the Engineering/Public Works Division for review, accurately showing all existing public improvements near the subject development (i.e., street lights, signs, utility vaults and boxes, bus stops, street trees, catch basins, etc.) and shall clearly indicate any proposed modifications to the existing public improvements. Such proposed modifications to the public improvements shall require approval from the City Engineer and Community Development Director prior to issuance of any building permit and/or grading permit. • Soils/Geology report and Hydrology Study.
• A detailed grading and drainage plan, including all supporting information and design criteria shall be prepared by a licensed Civil Engineer and submitted to the Engineering Division for review. The grading and drainage plan shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
• A detailed utility plan.

18. A final tract map shall be prepared by a licensed land surveyor or a registered Civil Engineer and recorded with the County of Los Angeles prior to the issuance of certificate of occupancy.

19. Security Bonds and/or Subdivision Agreement shall be submitted and recorded prior to the issuance of the grading permit.

20. Prior to exoneration of any security for the project that may include existing survey monuments disturbed through construction activities and deemed necessary for preservation by the City Engineer, the applicant shall file a Corner of Record or Record of Survey with the County Surveyor to establish existing survey control points as defined in Section 8711 (b) of the California Professional Land Surveyors Act.

21. Prior to final approval of completed grading, landscaping, or any public improvements, the developer/applicant/contractor shall provide digital (PDF) and AutoCAD files of each plan to the Public Works Division. The Permit Number and the words “RECORD DRAWING” shall appear on each plan sheets.

22. All utility facilities within the public right of way including but not limited to conduit, cable, cabinets, control boxes, etc. shall be placed underground with any access panels flush with the ground surface. If there are physical constraints restricting the placement of utility facilities underground, the developer shall provide clear engineering reasons why above ground facilities cannot be installed with underground vaults/handholes.

23. All utility services stubbed to the site that will not be used to serve the development shall be properly abandoned.

24. The Developer shall construct a new driveway approach on Royal Oaks Drive per City standards. Decorative stamped concrete or enhanced paving shall be installed behind the driveway approach. The driveway approach and ramps shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to construction and shall require the issuance of a public right-of-way permit.

The approach and driveway shall be designed to ensure the safety of vehicles entering and exiting the property, as well as pedestrians crossing the driveway.

25. All trenching/potholing/street cuts shall be fixed permanently within five (5) working days following the completion and acceptance of the backfill. Temporary asphalt concrete is required immediately following completion of the backfill. If plates are necessary, they shall be placed flush to the road surface and tack welded together if two or more plates are used.

If plates are necessary, then under no circumstance shall a trench remain plated longer than 48 hours, unless a longer term is approved by the Public Works Manager.

26. In the event the street pavement is substantially cut and/or altered following the installation of all utilities in the public right of way, the entire street (width, length) in front of the project site shall be sealed, as determined by the City Engineer.

27. Connector Pipe Units shall be installed in all catch basins along the project site. All installations shall be inspected/verified by the Public Works Division prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.

28. Traffic control work (delineation and signage) shall comply with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. A traffic control plan shall be submitted to the Public Works Division for review and approved prior to beginning construction and/or grading.

29. Vehicular access to public streets and driveways shall remain unobstructed during the construction period.

30. The developer, contractor and all representatives shall comply with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No. CAS004001, Order No. R4-2012-075, and amendments, issued by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region. Construction activities that disturb one acre or more are regulated under the NPDES stormwater program. Operators of regulated construction sites are required to develop and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and to obtain a Construction General Permit (NOI) from the State Water Resources Control Board to discharge stormwater. A copy of the permit shall be provided to the Public Works Division to keep on file and ensure compliance.

31. The developer and/or contractor is responsible for implementing the following Best Management Practices (BMPs). These, as well as any other applicable measure shall be included in the SWPPP and implemented as approved by the City Engineer. • Install filter materials (such as sandbags, filter fabric, etc.) at the storm drain inlet nearest the downstream side of the project site in order to retain any debris or dirt flowing in the storm drain system. Maintain and/or replace filter materials to ensure effectiveness and to prevent street flooding.

• Ensure that concrete supply trucks or concrete/plaster operations do not discharge wash water into street, gutters, or storm drains.
• Concrete wash area: Locate wash out areas away from the storm drains and open ditches, construct a temporary pit large enough to store the liquid and solid waste, clean pit by allowing concrete to set, breaking up the concrete, then recycling or disposing of properly.

32. The developer and/or contractor shall incorporate and comply with all regulations, policies and standards regarding water, sewer, and storm water.

33. Improvement plans and necessary letters of credit, cash, and/or bonds to secure the construction of all streets, storm drains, water, sewer, grading, etc. as required shall be submitted and approved by the City Engineer, and the subdivision agreement and other required agreements approved by City Attorney, prior to the recordation of the Final Map.

34. All easements existing at the time of the Final Tract Map approval must be accounted for on the approved Tentative Map. This includes the location, owner, purpose, and recording reference for all existing easements. If an easement is blanket in nature or indeterminate in nature, a statement to that effect must be shown on the tentative map in lieu of its location.

35. Easements for Private Driveways and Fire Lanes, and all utilities, including water, sewer, storm drains shall be provided on the Final Map to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and City Attorney.

36. All site, grading, landscape & irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for consistency prior to the issuance of any permits.

37. A preliminary title report and guarantee is required and such document shall show all fee interest holders; all interest holders whose interest could ripen into a fee; all trust deeds, together with the name of the trustee; and all easement holders. The account for this title report should remain open until the final map is filed with the County Recorder.

38. The tentative tract map must comply with the State Subdivision Map Act and Article 5 (Subdivisions) of the Duarte Development Code.

39. The Tentative Tract Map shall expire 24 months from the date of approval. The subdivider, not less than 60 days prior to the expiration date, may request in writing, to the City, an extension of the approval.

40. Application for approval of the final tract map shall be filed with the City Council 30 days prior to the expiration date of the tentative map.

41. The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council within 15 days from the date of the approval letter. Said appeal must be in writing and filed with the City Clerk’s office (DMC 19.144) and include all associated fees. The written appeal shall include reasons for the appeal.

42. That by acceptance of the approval of the project by the City, the applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Duarte and its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers and employees to challenge, set aside, void or annul the approval of the project or from any other action pertaining to this application or the granting of approval which may be brought within the time period provided for such actions or challenges under applicable law.

RESOLUTION NO. 26-06

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUARTE
APPROVING SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW 24-45 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A AN 11-UNIT OWNER-OCCUPIED TWO-STORY
TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1404 AND 1414 ROYAL

OAKS DRIVE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Duarte Development Code Chapter 19.122, the applicant is requesting approval of a Site Plan and Design Review (SPDR) application for the construction of an 11-unit owner-occupied two-story townhome development and associated site improvements, located at 1404 and 1414 royal oaks drive; and
WHEREAS, new multi-family structures in residential zones require Planning Commission approval, pursuant to Duarte Development Code Section 19.122.030; however, in this instance the Planning Commission shall act as a recommending body to the City Council, consistent with Duarte Development Code Sections 19.122.030(A)(5) and 19.122.050(C); and WHEREAS, on September 22, 2025, the Architectural Review Board held a public meeting that was noticed pursuant to Duarte Development Code Chapter 19.146 and in accordance with applicable State law to consider the SPDR application and provided a recommendation of approval to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2025, the Planning and Economic Development Commission held a duly noticed public meeting on the proposed Site Plan Design Review 24-45, among the other associated/contingent entitlements, whereupon the Planning Commission received public testimony and recommended approval to the City Council; and WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on the Site Plan and Design Review was given pursuant to Duarte Development Code Chapter 19.146 and in accordance with applicable State law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the analysis and recommendation provided in the staff report; the application, technical analyses, environmental review documents, and related material for the Site Plan and Design Review 24-45 and for the underlying project; and the evidence and public testimony received at the public hearing held on January 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers; and
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council resolves as follows:

SECTION 1. RECITALS
All of the facts set forth in the Recitals of this Resolution are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. FINDINGS
Based upon substantial evidence presented to the City Council during the public hearing, including application materials, technical studies, environmental review documents, written staff reports, the

recommendation of the Architectural Review Board, written correspondence, and verbal testimony, the City Council hereby finds and determines as follows, consistent with Duarte Development Code Section 19.122.050.E:

1. The project is consistent with the General Plan and is in compliance with all applicable provisions of this Development Code and all other City ordinances and regulations.

General Plan Amendment 24-03 and Zone Change 24-03 are included as part of the overall project proposal. The project conforms to the goals and objectives on the General Plan by establishing a designation that will accommodate a range and mix of housing within the city. Furthermore, the project meets the goals and objectives of the General Plan by re-designating underutilized residential properties into higher-density residential sites. The land use of Medium Density Residential complements the land use of the surrounding developments and will provide an improvement along Royal Oaks Drive.

2. The project will be constructed on a parcel that is adequate in shape, size, topography, and other circumstances to accommodate the proposed development.

The residential project will be developed on roughly 40,540 square feet of land, and based on the project design, the project site is suitable for accommodating the residential structures, drive aisles, open space and pedestrian walkways. The project includes 11 units, which is a density of approximately 11 units per acre. This is below the maximum of the R-3 zone but suitable for the development and project site. The density also allows for enhanced amenities such as increased open space to further improve the overall project. The project meets all development code requirements for the R-3 zone.

3. The project is in compliance with the applicable criteria specified in Subsection 19.122.040 D. (Application Filing, Processing, and Review), above, and the site is suitable for the proposed development.
• Compatibility. The project development has been well designed to improve the subject property and provide a visual enhancement to the surrounding community. The surrounding land uses include single-family residential to the east, and multiple-family residential uses to the west and south. The proposed project will construct multiple-family residential which is compatible with the existing uses that surround the project site. • Architectural Design and Detail. The project proposes a high-quality Spanish architectural style. Overall, each building is well designed and incorporates a variety of details that improve the property and creates visual appeal along Royal Oaks Drive. Some of the details include the following:
a. A color and material palette that includes sand finished Monterey White stucco applied throughout most of the exterior with complementary brown shades as accents colors.
b. A variety of architectural features are used such as stucco vents and recesses, ceramic tile door trim, wrought iron window covers and French balconies, painted wood window shutters, exposed rafters, and decorative Spanish-style light fixtures. c. All of the windows will include a recessed design at different depths depending on

the window type and style.
d. Various pop-out features, arched covered entries, juliet balconies, and roof extensions help break up the building plane and create good horizontal movement. e. Vertical massing is controlled with a low-profile gable roof using a 3:12 pitch. The roof is finished with a concrete Spanish tile to complement the architectural style. f. The site is designed with only a few of the units fronting Royal Oaks Drive, and a 30 foot front setback, creating the appearance of a lower-density development.

4. The project is designed and arranged to provide adequate consideration to ensure the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to prevent adverse effects on neighboring property.

The project site is surrounded by residential uses on all sides – a single-family residential home to the east, multi-family condominiums to the west and south. The proposed R-3 zone is consistent with the adjacent residential properties to the west and south and compatible with the other surrounding properties. The characteristics of the project have taken the surrounding uses into consideration regarding the architectural and site design of the project to ensure residential development and will not decrease the level of compatibility with the surrounding uses and will not create and adverse effect on public health, safety, and general welfare on neighboring properties.

SECTION 3. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
This approval is subject to the conditions of approval attached in Exhibit A.

SECTION 4. SIGNATURE
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify as to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of January 2026.

________________________________
Tera Martin Del Campo, Mayor
City of Duarte
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Thai Viet Phan
City Attorney

ATTEST:
________________________________
Frances Jimenez
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF DUARTE )
I, Frances Jimenez, City Clerk of the City of Duarte, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby attest to the above signature and certify that Resolution No. 26-06 was adopted by the City Council of said City of Duarte at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 13th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
________________________________
Frances Jimenez
City Clerk

EXHIBIT A

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Site Plan and Design Review SPDR 24-45

1. This approval is for the construction of 11 two-story, attached townhomes, located at 1404- 1414 Royal Oaks Drive, as depicted on the approved plans on file with the Planning Division.

2. Complete project approval is contingent upon City Council approval of: General Plan Amendment #24-03, Zone Change #24-03, Tentative Tract Map #084375, and the associated Mitigated Negative Declaration. Any associated conditions, related to the approval of the aforementioned entitlements, shall be integrated into the project plans or development.

3. The elevations of each building (townhome cluster) shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to submitting to Building and Safety plan check. Final review shall include approval of the color palette, placement of colors, and all finished building materials/elements. All finished materials/elements incorporated into the building design shall be of high quality and high durability, and shall take into consideration locations that may be more vulnerable to damage or potential maintenance concerns.

4. All windows and doors shall require final approval from the Planning Division prior to permit issuance. A separate window and door plan with an accurate window and door schedule shall be provided to the Planning Division for review prior to submitting to Building and Safety plan check. The schedule shall list the window and door types and their locations. The plan shall include all necessary details on the type, color, and material of all proposed windows and doors; sections/detail drawings depicting the use of trims, moldings, mullions, etc.

5. All garage doors shall be of high quality design that is complementary to the architectural style of the building. Final approval from the Planning Division is required prior to issuance of building permits.

6. All exterior materials shall be designed and installed to match the architectural style provided in the submitted plans. Exterior colors and materials for the proposed 11-units and perimeter walls shall be applied as reviewed and approved by Architectural Review Board (ARB).

7. Any revisions to the site plan, floor plan, elevations, colors, and materials in addition to those listed as conditions of approval, shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to installation. Such changes may require further review and approval from the ARB.

8. Grading, drainage, civil, and related engineering plans and all required plan check fees shall be submitted to the Public Works/Engineering Division for plan check prior to construction.

Approval from Public Works/Engineering Division shall be obtained prior to the issuance of permits.

9. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a Public Works right-of-way permit for the proposed driveway modifications shall be obtained, and the work completed. The rightof-way permit must be issued to a licensed concrete contractor.

10. Follow the list of Best Management Practices (BMP’s) of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), including recommendations from the City grading inspector.

During grading, watering shall be established to adequately reduce on and off site dust.

Grading is prohibited during high wind conditions.

11. The Developer/applicant shall prepare Covenants, Codes, & Restrictions (CC&R’s) in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The CC&R’s shall provide regulations that include but are not limited to: onsite parking management, guest parking, use of resident garages for parking, outdoor storage, common area maintenance, trash service, among others. The CC&R’s shall include requirements for the establishment of a Homeowners Association that will implement and ensure compliance with the CC&R’s. In addition to being a requirement of this approval, the CC&R’s shall also be a requirement of the approved subdivision tract map associated with this project; any requirements associated with the tract map or other entitlements as part of the overall project approval shall be incorporated with this approval by reference. The CC&R’s shall be recorded with the County Recorder’s Office and proof of recordation shall be provided to the City of Duarte prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. The CC&R’s shall not be modified without prior approval from the City.

12. The maintenance responsibilities of the Homeowners Association shall include the private yard areas for each residential unit, in addition to all common areas on the property. The Developer/Applicant shall provide an HOA maintenance plan to the Community Development Director for approval prior to building permit issuance. The HOA plan shall clearly depict the HOA maintenance areas and the private ownership areas. Language to this effect, as determined by the City Attorney, shall be included in the CC&R’s.

13. Resident garages shall be used for vehicle parking only. Excessive storage or any reduction of vehicle parking space within the garage shall be prohibited. Garages shall maintain a minimum clearance of 20 feet wide and 20 feet deep for vehicle parking. Language to this effect, as determined by the City Attorney, shall be included in the CC&R’s.

14. Uncovered off-street parking within the property shall be designated for guest and overflow only and not for the exclusive use of residents. Language to this effect, as determined by the City Attorney, shall be included in the CC&R’s.

15. The Developer and/or Homeowners Association shall establish a Residential Parking Management Plan that regulates onsite parking to reduce any potential overflow parking onto the street and within adjacent properties. The parking management plan shall be incorporated into the recorded CC&R’s and implemented/monitored by the established Homeowners Association. The management plan shall be provided to the Planning Division for review and approval prior to permit issuance. Language to this effect, as determined by the City Attorney, shall be included in the CC&R’s.

16. Final design/location of all fences, walls, and gates shall require approval from the Planning Division. A detailed fence, wall, and gate plan shall be submitted to the Planning Divisions for review and approval prior to permit issuance, and shall include all finish color and material details, block wall cap details, among others.

17. A complete landscape, hardscape, and irrigation plan, prepared by a licensed landscape architect, shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval prior to permit

issuance. All landscape areas shall be permanently landscaped and irrigated with a variety of drought-tolerant plants, shrubs, ground cover, large and/or small canopy trees. A variety of hardscape areas shall also be included with the landscape plans. All pedestrian walkways and garage approaches shall be constructed out of concrete; decorative/enhanced paving material shall be incorporated in the drive aisle at the back of the approach. All landscaping and irrigation shall comply with Chapter 19.40 (Landscaping) of the Duarte Development Code. Separate review fees shall apply.

18. The developer/applicant shall contact the City’s waste disposal company, Burrtec Waste, to create a sufficient disposal schedule that will ensure waste generated by the residents is hauled off site in a timely manner.

19. All exterior lighting shall require final approval from the Planning Division prior to installation and/or issuance of permits. Lighting fixtures shall be of high quality and decorative form and shall be designed to prevent offsite glare. A lighting plan shall be provided to the Planning Division for review and shall include cut-section drawings, manufacture brochure, illumination levels/lighting distribution, operational features, and any additional information as needed for all proposed wall-mounted lights, street lights, pedestrian lights, and common area lighting. Separate review fees for the lighting plan review may apply.

20. A maintenance plan that provides continued and regular maintenance throughout the property shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval prior to permit issuance. The maintenance plan shall be incorporated in the CC&R’s and implemented by the established Homeowners Association. All requirements of the approved maintenance plan shall be incorporated by reference as a condition of approval.

21. The Developer shall provide mailboxes per designs and placement approved by the local postmaster and Community Development Department. Any multi-unit or “cluster box”, that serves multiple residents, shall be designed to match or compliment the architectural style of the project. Multi-unit mailboxes shall require review and approval from the Planning Division prior to permit issuance.

22. The storage of bikes, equipment, clothing, or other types of miscellaneous storage within the private courtyards visible to the public is prohibited. Restrictions on storage shall be incorporated in the approved CC&R’s and regulated by the established Homeowner’s Association for the property.

23. The Developer shall comply with all requirements of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, including inspections, unit address identification, among others, prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

24. The Developer shall install both building and curb address numbers per City and Los Angeles County Fire Department standards, prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

25. The project shall comply with all regulations of the Duarte Municipal Code and the Duarte Development Code, including the intent and purpose, permitted uses, development standards, and any other applicable sections.

26. Any revisions to the site plan, elevations, colors, and materials in addition to those listed as conditions of approval, shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to installation; substantial changes may require review and approval from the Architectural Review Board and/or Planning Commission.

27. Mechanical equipment and related ducts, vents and other apparatus, including HVAC, shall be screened from public view and must be located inside the structure, attic, or ground mounted. Vents, pipes, caps, hoods, and other roof penetrations that must be installed on the roof shall be painted or finished to match the roof color. Ground mounted equipment shall be shielded from public view by landscaping and/or enclosed in integrated utility closet, subject to approval from the Planning Division.

28. All utilities for direct service to the project shall be installed underground and concealed from view, as approved by the Planning Division, except for transformers, which shall be allowed above ground with adequate screening.

29. This project is subject to the requirements of Chapter 6.10 of the Duarte Municipal Code, Diversion and Demolition Waste. Prior to the issuance of any permits, the applicant shall submit a Construction and Demolition Diversion Plan and required security deposit. Contact the Planning Division for more information.

30. A final inspection shall be made by the Planning Division prior to final of any building permits to ensure that all conditions have been met.

31. Plans and all required plan check fees shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for Building & Safety plan check prior to construction. Approval from Building & Safety shall be obtained prior to the issuance of permits. Construction drawings, including the site plan, elevations, and colors shall be consistent and in substantial compliance with the conceptual approval and any required conditions of the Planning Commission.

32. Any and all correction notice(s) generated through the plan check and/or inspection process is/are hereby incorporated by reference as conditions of approval and shall be fully complied with by the owner, applicant, and all agents thereof.

33. Building permits for this project must be issued within one-year from the date of approval from the Planning Commission or the application and approval shall expire.

34. Prior to issuing permits, any required school fees shall be paid directly to Duarte Unified School District and proof of payment provided to the City. Contact Duarte Unified School District for more information.

35. The Developer shall comply with applicable City noise ordinances. Construction activities, deliveries and haul-off will only be permitted from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. No construction related idling of engines or other disturbances shall occur outside of noted work hours.

36. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, landscaping and irrigation shall be installed and functional. All landscaping shall be automatically irrigated. Landscaping shall

be continuously maintained and permanently irrigated. All existing plant material shall be alive and healthy and in a disease and pest free condition at all times.

37. The decision of the Architectural Review Board may be appealed to the City Council within 15 days from the date of approval. Said appeal must be in writing and filed with the City Clerk’s office (DDC 19.144). The written appeal shall include reasons for the appeal.

38. That by acceptance of the approval of the project by the City, the applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Duarte and its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers and employees to challenge, set aside, void or annul the approval of the project or from any other action pertaining to this application or the granting of approval which may be brought within the time period provided for such actions or challenges under applicable law.

AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 13, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Brian Villalobos, City Manager
BY: Frances Jimenez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Annual Appointment of City Councilmembers to Intergovernmental Organizations
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council make appointments to intergovernmental organizations for the upcoming year
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item

BACKGROUND
Each year, the City Council appoints individual Councilmembers to serve as either a Delegate, Representative, Director or Alternate to numerous intergovernmental organizations. A list of current appointees to these intergovernmental organizations is attached to this staff report.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
At the October 28, 2025, City Council meeting, the City Council voted to appoint Councilmember Finlay as the City of Duarte representative on the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees for a four year term.

With the recent City Council reorganization, the appointee to the City Selection Committee and the Los Angeles County Sanitation District #15 and #22 delegates will be reassigned to Mayor Martin Del Campo. The City Council may also choose to change the City’s Representative/Delegate and/or Alternate to intergovernmental organizations for which a current vacancy does not exist.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council make appointments to intergovernmental organizations for the upcoming year.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

Agenda Item: 13.A.

2 ATTACHMENTS
A. List of Duarte City Council Intergovernmental Organizations and Appointees Fiscal Review: Reviewed and Approved:

Kristen Petersen Brian Villalobos
Assistant City Manager/ City Manager
Director of Administrative Services

Meetings date and time may vary City Manager Representative Collaborates with the Area D coordinator and other cities to prepare for disaster management (trainings / protocols) Full Council Alternate 3rd Wednesday - 6:00 p.m. Toney Lewis Delegate
Provides opporunities for contracted cities to network, educate, and access partnerships, while promoting collaborative governance Full Council Alternate 3-4 times a year, at the call of the Chairman Tera Martin Del Campo Delegate Consists of the mayor of each city within LA County and appoints representatives to such boards, commissions, and agencies such as LAFCO, LA County Metropolitain transporation Authority, ect. Full Council Alternate Tera Martin Del Campo Representative
Martin Calderon Alternate
Last Monday of the month - 7:00 p.m. Martin Calderon Delegate Provides community services, activites, resources, and aid to members of the community through the coordination of non-profit organization Tera Martin Del Campo Alternate Meetings date and time may vary - dependent on outside factors, events, etc. Vinh Truong Delegate
Provides community services, resources and aid to individuals and families in Duarte through the alliance and generosity of local businesses and community members Toney Lewis Alternate
1st Monday - 6:00 p.m. Margaret Finlay Delegate
Non-profit fundraising corporation organized by community members to enrich schools and community facilities; provides financial support to enhance the quality of education received by DUSD students Tera Martin Del Campo Alternate Quarterly - date and time may vary Cesar Garcia Delegate Provides workforce development, training, and education to potential employees and gives businesses access to a qualified, employable workforce Vinh Truong Alternate
Friday, May 29, 2026 – Annual Governing Board Meeting 2026 Foothill Transit Chats Update Meetings - Schedule:

Friday, January 30, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026
Cesar Garcia Delegate
Elects representative to executive board and discusses Foothill Transit developments pertaining to the City and neighboring areas Tera Martin Del Campo Alternate 2nd Thursday - 12:30 p.m. Tera Martin Del Campo Delegate Provides discussion and input regarding planning, funding, design, and contruction of the Foothill Gold Line Martin Calderon Alternate Annual Meeting - July Magaret Finlay Delegate
Serves on the Authority's Board of Directors to ensure that agency members are represented in its governance; business and affairs of the JPIA are considered City Manager/ Full Council Alternate

DUARTE COMMUNITY COORDINATING COUNCIL

COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNCIL
Duarte City Council - Intergovernmental Organizations

DUARTE COMMUNITY SERVICE COUNCIL

DUARTE EDUCATION FOUNDATION

FOOTHILL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM
FOOTHILL TRANSIT - $150/mtg
FOOTHILL GOLD LINE JPA (PHASE II) - $100/mtg

JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY

CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
AREA "D" EMERGENCY SERVICES

CITY SELECTION COMMIITTEE (COUNTY)

1st Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Toney Lewis Delegate
Conducts affairs of the League, monitors and strengthens the organization's programs and resources, implements committes and offers to take on special assignments, and supports the League's vision, mission, and core beliefs Full Council Alternate
3rd Thursday - 4:00p.m. Vinh Truong Delegate
Discuss significant regional issues, implement policy direction adopted in the SGCOV Strategic Plan, and appoint committees to study specific policies and programs, all to better the communities that comprise the San Gabriel Valley Martin Calderon Alternate
3rd Wednesday - 1:00 p.m. Vinh Truong Delegate
Studies environmental, energy and natural resources issues of regional significance and provides policy direction to the SGVCOG Governing Board
1st Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. Vinh Truong Delegate
Studies programs and matters pertaining to regional homelessness issues and provides policy direction to the SGVCOG Governing Board 2nd Thursday - 4:00 p.m. Samuel Kang Delegate
Studies programs and matters pertaining to the regional issues of mobility, air quality, and transportation control measures and provides policy direction to the SGVCOG Governing Board
Meetings date and time may vary - dependent on outside factors, major events, etc. Vinh Truong Delegate
Discusses economic partnerships across sectors of education, entertainment, healthcare, transportation among 31 cities that comprise the San Gabriel Valley Cesar Garcia Alternate
2nd Friday - 7:00 a.m. Margaret Finlay Delegate
Engages in meetings concerning mosquito borne diseases within the San Gabriel Valley and reviews the operations of the District 4th Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. Tera Martin Del Campo Delegate Engages in discussions pertaining to the construction, operation, and maintenance of collecting and treating wastewater, solid waste management, and converting waste into resources Margaret Finlay Alternate Regional Council Meetings - 1st Thursday - 12:00 p.m.

Annual General Assembly Meeting - April / May Margaret Finlay Delegate Conducts affairs of the SCAG and implements policy direction provided at the annual General Assembly meeting, acts upon policy recommendation from SCAG policy committees and external agencies, appoints committees to study specific problems/programs, and directions the actions of the agency thoughtout the year
Quarterly Meetings - date and time varies Cesar Garcia Representative An informal body consisting of representatives from the Cities of Duarte, Irwindale, and Azusa for the purpose of addressing homelessness in the San Gabriel Riverbed. Vinh Truong
Martin Calderon

UPPER SAN GABRIEL RIVER WORKING GROUP

SGV ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
SGV VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT - $100/mo
SANITATION DISTRICTS #15 AND #22 - $250/mo

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT

SGV COG - TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
SGV COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS - $50/mo

SGV COG - ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

SGV COG - HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE

AGENDA REPORT
1 MEETING DATE: January 13, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Brian Villalobos, City Manager
BY: Albert Nuñez, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Amendments to the Council Meeting Rules of Decorum Policy Regarding Councilmember Speaking Time Limits
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 26-02 amending the Council Meeting Rules of Decorum Policy related to Councilmember speaking time limits FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact is associated with this item

BACKGROUND
At the regular City Council meeting on October 14, 2025, the City Council requested that City staff gather information on whether other cities limit the amount of time a Councilmember may speak during City Council meetings. In response, staff conducted outreach to several cities to identify existing policies, resolutions, or practices related to Councilmember speaking time limits.

This item was brought before the City Council at the regularly scheduled meeting held on October 28, 2025. At that time, the City Council discussed the information provided and tabled the item for further consideration. The City Council continued its discussion at the November 11, 2025, regular meeting and provided direction to staff to proceed with establishing a five-minute speaking limit per Councilmember speaking turn.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The Council Meeting Rules of Decorum Policy was adopted on July 25, 2023, to promote orderly, respectful, and efficient City Council meetings. Based on City Council direction and a review of practices used by other jurisdictions, staff prepared amendments to the policy to provide clarity and consistency regarding Councilmember speaking time during meetings.

The proposed amendments establish a standardized five-minute limit per Councilmember speaking turn on all agenda items, including Council Comments, discussion of business items, public hearings, presentations, and ceremonial matters. The amendments also clarify that when a Councilmember asks a question during their speaking time, the time is paused while staff, the Agenda Item: 13.B.

2 presenter, or another speaker provides a response, and resumes at the remaining time once the Councilmember continues speaking.

Additionally, the amendments allow for subsequent rounds of Councilmember comments after each Councilmember has had an opportunity to speak, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer, and provide flexibility for the Presiding Officer to manage the order of speakers during those subsequent rounds. The Presiding Officer retains the authority to extend or reduce speaking time when appropriate, subject to override by a majority of the City Council.

These amendments are intended to support fair participation by all Councilmembers, maintain meeting efficiency, and remain consistent with the intent and purpose of the Council Meeting Rules of Decorum Policy.

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 26-02 amending the Council Meeting Rules of Decorum Policy related to Councilmember speaking time limits.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact is associated with this item.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution No. 26-02
B. Amended Council Meeting Rules of Decorum Policy
Fiscal Review: Reviewed and Approved:

Kristen Petersen Brian Villalobos
Assistant City Manager/ City Manager
Director of Administrative Services

RESOLUTION NO. 26-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUARTE,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNCIL

MEETINGS RULES OF DECORUM POLICY REGARDING

COUNCILMEMBER SPEAKING TIME LIMITS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Duarte adopted a City Council Meeting Decorum Policy on July 25, 2023, through Resolution No. 23-22 (“Decorum Policy”); and WHEREAS, the Decorum Policy establishes guidelines to ensure orderly, respectful, and efficient City Council meetings; and
WHEREAS, at the regular City Council meeting of October 14, 2025, the City Council directed staff to research speaking time limits for Councilmembers used by other cities; and WHEREAS, staff surveyed jurisdictions throughout the region and found that cities establish time limits for Councilmember remarks in order to promote fairness, maintain meeting efficiency, and ensure that all members have an opportunity to participate in discussion; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the existing Decorum Policy to establish a standardized five-minute time limit per Councilmember speaking turn on all agenda items, and to clarify that the timer shall pause when a Councilmember asks a question and resume once the Councilmember continues speaking, while allowing the Presiding Officer discretion to grant additional time when appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the addition of speaking time limits will help maintain meeting order and efficiency, and is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Decorum Policy adopted in Resolution No. 23-22.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUARTE,

CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That above recitals are true and correct and incorporated in full herein.

SECTION 2. That the amended City Council Meetings Rules of Decorum Policy attached hereto as Exhibit A is incorporated in full herein.

SECTION 3. That the City Manager shall implement this resolution at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 13th day of January 2026. _________________________________
Tera Martin Del Campo, Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Thai Viet Phan
City Attorney
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Frances Jimenez
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.

CITY OF DUARTE )
I, Frances Jimenez, City Clerk of the City of Duarte, County of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby attest to the above signature and certify that Resolution No. 26-02 was adopted by the City Council of said City of Duarte at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 13th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

Frances Jimenez
City Clerk

Decorum Policy
1 COUNCIL MEETING RULES OF

DECORUM POLICY
Adopted 07/25/2023
Amended 01/13/2026

Decorum Policy
2 CITY OF DUARTE COUNCIL MEETING RULES OF DECORUM
Purpose.

The purpose of this Policy is to establish rules of decorum and procedures for City officials, Staff, and members of the public at all meetings of the City Council to ensure that the business of the City is attended to thoroughly and efficiently with opportunities for orderly public participation.

Rules of Decorum and Procedure.

1. Rules for City Councilmembers.

A. Decorum: Members of the City Council shall conduct themselves in an orderly, professional, and businesslike manner to ensure that the business of the City shall be attended to efficiently and thoroughly and to ensure that the integrity of the deliberative process of the City Council is maintained at all times.

Members of the City Council shall maintain a polite, respectful, and courteous manner when addressing one another, the City Staff, and members of the public during City Council meetings. As a courtesy, Councilmembers will report upcoming absences or out of town trips to the City Clerk as soon as possible to assure that any necessary adjustments to the agenda may be made.

B. Role of the Presiding Officer: The Presiding Officer of the City Council, who shall be the Mayor, or in the Mayor’s absence the Mayor Pro Tem, or in both of their absence any other member designated by the City Council, shall be responsible for maintaining the order and decorum of meetings. It shall be the duty of the Presiding Officer to ensure that the rules of decorum and procedures contained herein are observed. The Presiding Officer shall maintain control of communication between Councilmembers, City Council and members of the public. The Presiding Officer may make and second motions when no other Councilmember does so.

The Presiding Officershallserve asthe parliamentarian and decide all questions of order under these rules. Any such decision shall be final unless overridden by a majority vote of the Councilmembers present and shall be binding and legally effective (even where clearly erroneous) for purposes of the matter under consideration.

C. Communications Between City Councilmembers at Meetings:
(1) Councilmembers wishing to speak should request the floor by being recognized by the Presiding Officer before speaking. The Presiding Officer must recognize any Councilmember who seeks the floor when appropriately entitled to address the City Council.
(2) No Councilmember shall speak again until all Councilmembers have had the opportunity to speak.

Decorum Policy
3 (3) Councilmembers shall remember that the purpose of the City Council meeting is to conduct the business of the City. Councilmembers shall avoid repetition and shall limit their comments to the subject matter at hand. Councilmembers should endeavor to express their views without engaging in unnecessarily lengthy debates.
(4) When one Councilmember is speaking, other Councilmembers shall not interrupt, disrupt, or disturb the speaker. During questions and deliberations, the Presiding Officer may vary the speaking sequence of Councilmembers from item to item.
(5) Communications between Councilmembers outside meetings is governed by the Brown Act.

D. Time Limits for Councilmember Remarks and Discussion:
(1) Councilmembers shall be limited to five (5) minutes per speaking turn on all agenda items, including, but not limited to, Council Comments, discussion of business items, public hearings, presentations, and ceremonial matters.
(2) When a Councilmember asks a question during their speaking time, the timer shall be paused while staff, the presenter, or another speaker provides a response. The timer shall resume at the remaining time once the Councilmember continues with additional comments or questions. (3) After each Councilmember has had an opportunity to speak, additional rounds of comments may be permitted at the discretion of the Presiding Officer.
(4) During subsequent rounds of questions or comments, the Presiding Officer may recognize Councilmembers in any order deemed appropriate for the flow of discussion.
(5) The Presiding Officer retains the authority to extend or reduce speaking time for individual Councilmembers or for the Council as a whole.

However, the City Council may override the Presiding Officer’s decision regarding speaking times by a majority of the Councilmembers present.

E. Communication with Members of the Public Addressing the Council:
(1) On specific agenda items, Councilmembers may question any person addressing the City Council at the conclusion of that person’s testimony or all public testimony on that agenda item. A Councilmember wishing to ask questions of a member of the public should first be recognized by the Presiding officer.

Decorum Policy
4 (2) Councilmembersshall not engage the person addressing theCityCouncil in a dialogue, but shall confine communication to a brief question and answer format conducted through the Presiding Officer.
(3) All Councilmember requests to speak shall be made to the Presiding Officer. (4) If a member of the public addresses the City Council on a matter that is not on the agenda (e.g., during public comment), the Brown Act does not allow Councilmembers to engage in discussions nor deliberation of the matter. A Councilmember may do the following: refer the matter to staff (or another source); ask for additional information or request a report back; or give a very limited factual response. If a Councilmember so wishes, the Councilmember may, during the Councilmember Comments portion of the meeting, request that the matter be placed on the next agenda or respond briefly to the item.
(5) The City Council may not prohibit public criticism of the policies, procedures, programs, or services of an agency or its acts or omissions.

A speaker may not be stopped from speaking because either the Presiding Officer or members of the City Council disagree with the viewpoint being expressed.

F. Communication with Members of the Public Outside of the City Council Meeting:
(1) It shall be the policy of the City Council that inappropriate comments and behavior such as, but not limited to, verbal attacks, rudeness, threatening language, obscenities, vulgarities, and profanities directed at the
Councilmembers or City staff will not be tolerated and such Councilmember is not required to respond to such commentary or behavior as a part of their official duties and responsibilities. Such Councilmember or City staff may advise the member of the public that their comment(s) and/or behavior fall outside of the City’s policies for response by a Councilmember.
(2) When Councilmembers are requested to speak to groups or are asked the City Council’s position on an issue, the response should reflect the position of the City Council as a whole. However, a Councilmember may clarify their vote on a matter by stating, for example, “While I voted against X, the City Council voted in support of it.” When representing the City at meetings or other venues, it is important that those in attendance gain an understanding of the City Council’s position rather than that of an individual member.

2. Rules for City Staff.

A. Decorum: City staff shall not engage in dialogue with members of the public

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5 during City Council meetings and shall limit conversations between themselves as much as possible. City staff shall direct all comments and presentations to the City Council and/or Presiding Officer. When addressed by a City Councilmember, City staff shall respond in a polite, professional, and courteous manner. All requests to speak by members of the City staff shall be made to the Presiding Officer.

B. Role of the City Manager: The City Manager’s duties during City Council meetings include keeping a record of concerns raised by the City Council regarding direction for future City staff action and facilitating the orderly presentation of City staff reports.

C. Role of the City Clerk: The City Clerk or their deputy shall keep minutes of the open meeting, shall call and record roll call votes, and shall read ordinance titles and agenda items as requested by the Mayor.

3. Rules for Members of the Public.

A. Within the City Council Chambers:
(1) Members of the audience shall not engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including the utterance of obscene, lewd, loud, threatening, repeatedly irrelevant or repetitious, or abusive language, clapping, whistling, yelling, stamping of feet, or other acts which disturb, disrupt, impede, or otherwise render the orderly conduct of the City Council meeting infeasible. A member of the audience engaging in any such conduct may, after warning by the Presiding Officer, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer or a majority of the City Council, be subject to ejection from that meeting.
(2) No person shall stand or sit in the aisles. No person shall block any doorways or other exits.
(3) Placards, signs, and posters may be brought into the City Council Chambers unless such objects disturb, disrupt, impede, or otherwise render the orderly conduct of the City Council meeting infeasible, or block the view of any other person in attendance, in which case such placard, sign, or poster shall, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer or a majority of the City Council, be moved to a different location or removed from the City Council chambers.
(4) Packages, bundles, suitcases or other large or potentially dangerous objects shall not, without the prior authorization of the Presiding Officer, be brought into the City Council chambers and are subject to a search to determine that it does not pose a threat or as otherwise requested by the Sergeant at Arms.
(5) Except as otherwise allowed by the City Council, no animals except for

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6 service animals shall be brought into the City Council chambers. (6) Photographs, audiotapes, and videotapes may be taken from the rear of the City Council chambers or from any seat within the City Council chambers, so long as such activity does not disrupt and disturb the audience, public speakers and Councilmembers and interfere with the orderly conduct of the meeting. When a filming area has been designated by the City Council, filming shall occur in that area only. (7) Within the City Council chambers, all cell phone and pager ringers shall be turned off, no talking on cell phones is allowed, and all electronic equipment shall be operated in a manner which does not emit sound or disturb other members of public or disrupt the orderly conduct of the meeting.
(8) The Sergeant at Arms is authorized to enforce these rules.

B. Noise in the Lobby: Noise emanating from the lobby outside the City Council chambers which is audible within the City Council chambers shall not be permitted. The Sergeant at Arms is authorized to enforce this rule by requesting those in the lobby to remain silent or to leave the area.

C. Persons Addressing the City Council:
(1) Members of the public may address the City Council during the Public Comment Period(s) or prior to the consideration of any agenda item.

Any person wishing to speak, whether during the Public Comment Period or on an agenda item, is requested to complete a “Speaker Request Form” and submit the form to the City Clerk prior to the calling to order of the meeting or as soon as possible thereafter. A person who speaks on an item during Public Comment may not make the same comment again at the time the agenda item is heard. All those speaking shall do so from the podium.
(2) No person shall address the City Council without first being recognized by the Presiding Officer. The person shall respond when their name is called from the speaker slip, shall go to the podium, or shall raise their hand to indicate that they wish to go to the podium to speak. Impromptu personal points of order, comments, objections, or questions shall not be recognized, and if they persist, after the Presiding Officer has warned of the offense, a member ofthe public engaging in such conductshall, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer or a majority of the City Council, be subject to ejection from the meeting.
(3) The purpose of addressing the City Council is to formally communicate to the City Council on issues within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. Persons addressing the City Council on an agenda item shall confine the subject matter of their remarks to the particular matter before

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(4) Each person addressing the City Council shall do so in an orderly manner and shall not engage in any conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedesthe orderly conduct of the City Council meeting. Any person who so disrupts the City Council meeting may, after warning by the Presiding officer, and at the discretion of the Presiding Officer or a majority of the City Council, be subject to ejection from that meeting. (5) Persons addressing the City Council shall address the City Council as a whole and shall not engage in a dialogue with individual Councilmembers, City staff, or with other members of the audience. (6) Members of the public have the right to address the City Council at any regular meeting on any subject that is within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction and, at a special meeting or workshop, any subject agendized for that special meeting or workshop. The Presiding Officer may prohibit a member of the public from speaking on a matter not within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction, such as campaigning and electioneering.
(7) Members of the public addressing the City Council shall have three (3) minutes to speak. The City Council may, by majority vote, alter these time limits. Members of the public should refrain from unduly repetitious comments. This rule shall not apply to the proponents at public hearings.
(8) Members of the public addressing the City Council have the right to request a spokesperson be chosen for a group and/or limit the number of such persons addressing theCityCouncil whenever a group of persons wishes to address the City Council on the same subject matter. No member of the public made cede their time to speak to another.

However, when a speaker represents a large group, they should so indicate and request additional time to speak from the Presiding Officer. (9) Any public requests for City staff comments shall be made to the Presiding Officer, who may then direct such inquiries to the City Manager, City Attorney, or other City staff as appropriate. (10) No person except City officials shall be permitted within the area between the City Council dais and speaker podium without the prior consent of the Presiding Officer or City Manager.
(11) When a question is addressed to a specific Councilmember by a member of the public, that question must go through the Presiding Officer. The Presiding Officer may respond or may pause to allow another City Councilmember to ask to be recognized. If no other Councilmember does so, the Presiding Officer shall move on to the next item.

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8 4. Enforcement of Rules.

A. Sergeant at Arms: The City Manager or the Director of Public Safety shall designate a Sergeant at Arms of the City Council. The Sergeant at Arms shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the Presiding Officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum in the City Council chambers. The Sergeant at Arms shall enforce the rules of decorum or eject any person(s) from the City Council chambers or place the person(s) under arrest or both, upon the direction of the Presiding Officer, or upon their own discretion, as applicable.

B. Violations: Upon a violation of the rules of decorum established herein, the procedure to enforce the rules is as follows:
(1) Warning: The Presiding Officer shall first request that a person who is violating the rules cease such conduct. If, after receiving a request from the Presiding Officer, the person persists in violating these rules, the Presiding Officer shall order a recess. The Sergeant at Arms is authorized to warn the person that their conduct is violating the rules and that they are requested to cease such conduct. If upon resumption of the meeting the violation persists, the Presiding Officer shall order another recess, whereupon the Sergeant at Arms shall have the authority to order the person ejected from the meeting and/or cited in violation of Penal Code Section 403.
(2) Motion to Enforce: Any Councilmember may call a point of order should the City Council fail to abide by the provisions of this Policy, whereupon the City Council shall immediately act upon the point of order by a roll call vote. If the Presiding Officer of the City Council fails to enforce the rules of decorum set forth herein, any member of the City Council may move to require the Presiding Officer to do so, and an affirmative vote of a majority of the Councilmembers present shall require the Presiding Officer to do so. If the Presiding Officer fails to carry out the will of the majority of the Councilmembers present, the majority may designate another member of the City Council to act as Presiding Officer for the remainder of the meeting,
for the limited purpose of enforcing the rules of decorum established herein. (3) Clearing the Room: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.9, in the event that any meeting is willfully interrupted by a group or groups of persons so as to render the orderly conduct of such meeting unfeasible, and order cannot be restored by the removal ofthe individuals who are willfully interrupting the meeting, by a majority vote of the Councilmembers present, the meeting room may be ordered cleared and the meeting shall continue in session. Only matters appearing on the agenda may be considered in such a session. Representatives of the press or other news media, except those participating in the disturbance, shall be allowed to attend any session held pursuant to Section 54957.9.

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9 (4) Violation of the California Penal Code: A person or persons who willfully and intentionally impair or impede the conduct of a City Council meeting by violating these rules of decorum may be prosecuted under Penal Code Section 403 for disturbing a public meeting. Every person who violates Penal Code Section 403 is guilty of a misdemeanor.

5. Interpretation and Applicability.

The rules of decorum and procedures set forth herein shall be liberally construed to effectuate their purpose and no ordinance, resolution, proceeding, or other action of the City Council shall be invalidated, nor the legality thereof otherwise affected, by the failure or omission of the City Council to technically comply with, observe, or otherwise follow such rules. The rules of decorum and procedures set forth herein shall apply to the Planning Commission and other City boards and commissions subject to the Brown Act and shall apply to the City Council chambers or any other location where a meeting subject to these rules takes place. In the event of any inconsistency between these rules and state law or regulation, state law or regulation shall apply.

AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 13, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Craig Hensley, Community Development Director
BY: Stephanie Sandoval, Public Works Manager
SUBJECT: Underground Utility District No. 11 Update
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council direct Staff to notify SCE that the City will not be moving forward with the undergrounding of UUD No. 11
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item

BACKGROUND
In August 2024, the City Council directed Staff to move forward with efforts to underground utilities on Huntington Drive to maximize the commitment by Los Angeles Public Works (LACPW) to assist with an undergrounding project in the City of Duarte with up to $1,000,000 of Southern California Edison (SCE) Rule 20A credits.

In March 2025, the City established an underground utility district by resolution adoption to proceed with the necessary steps to be eligible for SCE Rule 20A funds. The established Underground Utility District No. 11 (UUD No. 11) includes poles and overhead utility facilities along the north side of Huntington Dr. from approximately 220 feet west of the intersection with Bradbourne Avenue to Mount Olive Drive, and along Bradbourne Avenue from Huntington Drive to 200-feet north of Huntington Drive.

As part of the process, City staff prepared an independent cost estimate for the project with information from a recent undergrounding project in another San Gabriel Valley city as well as information made public by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The City estimated the project would cost approximately $1,250,000.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The City received SCE’s Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for the undergrounding of UUD No. 11, with a total project estimate of $2,400,000. The City’s available Rule 20A allocation, following the LACPW transfer of credits, is $1,066,944. Advancing the project would require the City of Duarte to enter into an agreement with SCE and provide the total estimated Agenda Item: 13.C.

2 contribution of $1,333,056.

This cost is substantially higher than the City initially anticipated. Proceeding with the project would create budgetary constraints, given that the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) allocates resources to higher priority projects essential to the maintenance and improvement of City infrastructure.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council direct Staff to notify SCE that the City will not be moving forward with the undergrounding of UUD No. 11.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

ATTACHMENTS
None.

Fiscal Review: Reviewed and Approved:

Kristen Petersen Brian Villalobos
Assistant City Manager/ City Manager
Director of Administrative Services