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Joint City Council/Financing/Housing Authorities Regular Meeting - Media
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Parks and Recreation Department Updates on Summer Events and Facility Improvements
The Parks and Recreation Department provided an update on upcoming events and facility maintenance. The summer concert series continues every Friday, featuring bands like Uptown Magic, Las Chicas, and DBS Band. A dive-in movie ('The Sandlot') is scheduled for July 25th at the Duarte Fitness Center pools, with admission fees of $5 for residents and $10 for non-residents. Recreation swim is available daily through September 6th. A garden workshop focused on tools will be held this weekend at Zeito Park Karachi Park, and SGV Best Cutlery will be on-site for tool sharpening. The Duarte Sports Park futsal and pickleball courts have been resurfaced and will have a soft reopening on Wednesday, July 22nd. The department also received praise for its facility maintenance and event promotion, including signage for the recreation trail.
City Approves Strategy to Attract New Businesses and Boost Local Economy
The City Council discussed strategies for attracting new businesses and revitalizing the local economy. Item J on the consent calendar, concerning contracting with Retail Coach, was pulled for discussion. Councilmembers expressed enthusiasm for connecting with businesses interested in Duarte, citing the ongoing development of projects like Bayartas and SkyZone as indicators of the city's appeal. The initiative aims to supplement the Chamber of Commerce's efforts and bring more businesses to residents who prefer to shop locally. The Retail Coach is expected to help identify and connect with potential businesses for the entire city. Councilmembers noted that Retail Coach avoids contracting with neighboring cities to prevent conflicts and is invested in the cities they serve. The long-term vision is to significantly transform the city's business landscape over the next decade.
City Council Considers Alternatives to New Receptionist Position to Save Costs
The City Council discussed tabling a budget amendment for a Clerk Typist Receptionist position. The City Manager's office suggested exploring cost-saving alternatives before allocating approximately $65,000 annually for the new position. Potential alternatives include changing voicemail systems, customer service training for existing staff, direct dialing improvements, hiring interns, utilizing workforce development programs, or engaging high school seniors. Council members expressed support for tabling the item to explore these creative solutions, emphasizing the value of a live person for customer interactions while acknowledging the need for fiscal responsibility.
Council Members Designated for League of California Cities Conference
The City Council designated Councilmember Lewis and Councilmember Trong as voting delegate and alternate, respectively, for the League of California Cities annual conference and expo, which will be held from September 23rd to 25th in Anaheim. This designation is necessary for the city to advocate for local control and ensure its interests are heard in policy-making during the General Assembly. The city manager's office presented the item, and Councilmember Lewis moved to approve the designations, with Councilmember Garcia seconding.
Public Comments Address Parking Laws, Memorials, City History, and Meeting Transparency
During the oral communications section, several residents raised concerns and made suggestions. Hunter Goff, HOA president, requested clarification on the enforcement of the state daylighting law (parking within 20 feet of an intersection). Sherry Lochner invited the council to a memorial event for Carlos Roberto Montoya Valdez, who died fleeing ICE agents, and discussed the ongoing presence at the Monrovia Home Depot supporting day laborers and a memorial shrine. Lino Parras suggested adding descriptions to recognize Donald and Bernice Watson, the city's first black mayor and a local historian, respectively, and expressed concern about the length and content of the consent calendar, recommending the return of meeting postings at the post office. Written public comments were also noted regarding 30-minute parking zones and camera installations.
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