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\"I lost everything. Only pajama and my life,\" Sherry said, describing the emotional impact and the difficulty of dealing with insurance and recovery paperwork.

Representatives connected to the proposed Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham project updated the council on permit and construction status. The project manager said the development team received conditional permits in December (before the fire) and noted those permits are typically valid for six months; he said permits are at risk of expiring at the end of the current month if the team cannot obtain a first inspection and progress toward construction. The project manager identified permit expiration as a potential showstopper for the project if outstanding items are not cleared.

City staff said they are working with the developer. The project manager said he had been meeting with Community Development staff (including Jason Golding, Stephanie Sandoval and Cody) and that staff offered to meet on the next Monday to review outstanding items and coordinate next steps. Council members expressed sympathy for fire survivors, thanked staff helping to expedite project coordination, and noted the project’s long timeline (council discussion referenced earlier project work dating to 2016).

No formal action was taken by the council on the hotel project at the meeting. Staff described ongoing meetings with the developer and said they would continue permitting work and follow up with the project team.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Joint City Council/Financing/Housing Authorities Regular Meeting - June 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A resident who lost her home in the Eaton Canyon fire described evacuation and loss; the hotel project manager for a proposed Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham said conditional permits issued in December could expire at the end of the month, posing a potential showstopper for construction unless inspections and permit actions are completed.","taxTitle","Duarte City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",71810,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6201035,"Duarte announces fitness center open house, community garden beds, summer kickoff and July 3 fireworks; Parade set for Sept. 27",810,698000,1508000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3804152-9878e0bfe6d2cdbb05e021240cfef1f7&start=698&end=1508","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3804152-9878e0bfe6d2cdbb05e021240cfef1f7/thumbnail_698000.jpg","/articles/6201035/Duarte-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Duarte-announces-fitness-center-open-house-community-garden-beds-summer-kickoff-and-July-3-fireworks-Parade-set-for-Sept-27","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201035-40188743412ae3313be1203f632647f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1776236776&Signature=PuxuyoxKDWwJhjjXTQeTXKQo21atLaAeK8CDJit5KBc3fDxaLTvTlhJN4SQcy7mr2SPqQXYSqrDPbZDf3zUIS-5HjYaYFeUVMIlJZl8cPH1SCYJYfNFf3PJE4vlOXj2QKaKZKGYoKIzPHH1CRWvtMJ8XU6xsP905qY8L-LBKiIGdNEtu1E-3vj3C8zOaP1RuLM5aNOYnVxmUylqTYNw4zK~2Z34FT0OHHVFY1498hfUF145h909zeU~zomKfvqLOH8-yaHf6WF7ok1XSkTDgJt3mmrzPfJOMXjex46HKNv7Y5xUU~2gIjtKUMDo6X8mrJQb-RW0ZU2cybs4cnrCygg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks and Recreation Director Manuel Enriquez updated the council on several upcoming city events and openings during the June 15 meeting.

Enriquez said a Duarte Fitness Center open house will be held Saturday, June 14 at 10 a.m., with the facility reopening to the public the following Monday at 6:30 a.m. He announced that staff and volunteers set up 20 community‑garden beds, including two ADA beds, at Bridal Park’s community garden and that a second volunteer day and a grand opening ceremony are planned for July 26 at 10 a.m.

City staff also previewed a neon foam summer‑kickoff event scheduled for June 20 at 6 p.m. at the Civic Center, including an In‑N‑Out truck and free meals for the first 100 youth. The city’s Independence Day celebration will be Thursday, July 3, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m., a Latin Soul Band headlining at 7 p.m., carnival rides (a Ferris wheel, a giant slide and a mini roller coaster) and a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Enriquez said some attractions will be free while larger rides will require a wristband for a nominal fee; VIP tables (limited number) are priced at $150 and include reserved seating for six, an umbrella and a swag bag. The fireworks vendor is Spiral, Pyro Spectacular; the council approved that contract earlier in the year.

Enriquez said the city counts attendance at entry gates and noted last year the city counted just under 8,500 people entering the venue space (the official in‑venue count reported at the meeting was 8,005). He also said staff and public safety will manage capacity and monitor attendance at the gates.

Separately, Casey Caracci announced that the Route 66 Parade’s theme will be “City of Champions,” scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27; organizers are seeking sponsors, sponsors and car entries and will post an application and flyer at concerts in the park and on social media. Duarte Library staff announced storytimes, performances and children’s programs through June, and an assistant to the city manager announced a Sheriff’s Department medication take‑back event Saturday, June 14 at the Temple Sheriff Station (12–3 p.m.).","Parks staff announced a Duarte Fitness Center open house, a new community garden with 20 beds, a summer kickoff June 20 and an Independence Day celebration July 3 with fireworks supplied by Pyro Spectacular; organizers also announced the Route 66 Parade will be Sept. 27.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6201040,"City adopts resolution 25‑14 raising pay components for two unrepresented positions",162,3573000,3735000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3804152-9878e0bfe6d2cdbb05e021240cfef1f7&start=3573&end=3735","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3804152-9878e0bfe6d2cdbb05e021240cfef1f7/thumbnail_3573000.jpg","/articles/6201040/Duarte-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/City-adopts-resolution-2514-raising-pay-components-for-two-unrepresented-positions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201040-02a7007bcf60b4133667cd1fc86d09ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1776236776&Signature=aAWhUL7jA4dNhKhwr~VM-PDDKFbj~L7LQTLMKEOsFHkp7uZXW41GwrBwiul2cqWSHd1pm3nbNhQTbBT0OTJL4zC0LPeASmIPDaQl5FLpYm0F06TKmgXmAqOOJVezyw88gUJMbn~rbP3OpDahvZvX-lU7~4YGbwWFo7WRkgOMI8MJeTohCWTImxo4C65UCgQOtjWlXomayQwPm0uC0Ed-dL-tAvtOr1eaZPzCLLal4UEaAsxtlzGdfVQsmRKlRE2983bxE30hb7ThGLlrayGFSwwXo5dycE2KOR8kkY-fatJ8YGJgjzRDjnL7sp-Rx05HatM2pGNWRtJgyLv8kGtz~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Duarte City Council on June 15 adopted Resolution 25‑14 to amend the citywide salary schedule for two unrepresented positions: the assistant city manager/director of administrative services and the vacant human resources manager position.

Finance and administrative staff presented the resolution, which the report described as implementing a \"purchasable\" 5% salary increase, a $150 increase in auto allowance (non‑purchasable), a $100 increase in deferred compensation (non‑purchasable), and an annual performance bonus up to 3 percent payable after the December evaluation. The staff report said the adjustments were informed by an informal salary survey of comparable cities.

\"I am recommending that we that council adopts resolution number 25 dash 14,\" Finance staff said at the meeting, framing the package as a mix of purchasable and non‑purchasable items to manage long‑term impacts.

Councilmember motion and second were moved and the roll call vote recorded the following: Councilmember Truong—Aye; Councilmember Lewis—Aye; Councilmember King—Yes; Councilmember Finley—Yes; Mayor Pro Tem Martin Del Campo—Yes; Mayor Garcia—Yes. Councilmember Calderon was absent. The motion carried unanimously among members present.

Councilmembers who spoke in favor emphasized retention concerns for senior staff and the unusual breadth of responsibilities held by the assistant city manager. The city manager said the change will be incorporated into future salary schedule updates and noted that similar amendments may come forward when contracts or other MOUs take effect.","The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 25‑14 to amend the citywide salary schedule for two unrepresented positions, adding a purchasable 5% salary increase and other non‑purchasable benefits and a bonus structure; the vote was recorded by roll call.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6201046,"Duarte council approves emergency repairs to competition pool after major leaks; city expects pool back early July",750,2806000,3556000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3804152-9878e0bfe6d2cdbb05e021240cfef1f7&start=2806&end=3556","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3804152-9878e0bfe6d2cdbb05e021240cfef1f7/thumbnail_2806000.jpg","/articles/6201046/Duarte-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Duarte-council-approves-emergency-repairs-to-competition-pool-after-major-leaks-city-expects-pool-back-early-July","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201046-d0b142efdec38be2bb8e8ebf56f5a6ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1776236776&Signature=A3haAL498OengLanLqVHlKXhLoz~VToCcJwenlnWLGRMQWCE5ZCA5vI~NmuRU4GUVmGAwURb6cmAkKdTSJ2olYTEiGKkcdN8su5hbm-scfmfauqtGtzJXmWdBlFgeRQ2WPlzHvLSWCBPHf-7Vv0CqJdotBIKmMjJiRyuJR3jeSDdGnrXn8ugcXRtmI~x3RXSKganRselyZq6a1ynbJDELtvkXy3LPyXqlAu8xmKTd0Bz4jTmrsZHCwEUQIkFzRfVI7~Cek2u5FHEAA7fAc8dtThu-dndgvh~SZS-tSUJu3nr-mgjQg8YHh93WAEnDUqh4KFYEtion0s7ywtAcs94hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Duarte City Council on June 15 approved an emergency repair contract after Parks and Recreation staff reported significant water loss from the city’s competition pool, which has been closed since April.

Parks and Recreation Director Manuel Enriquez told the council staff had retained a leak‑detection company and a certified diver to inspect the pool’s surge pit and plumbing. The investigation identified two additional leaks: one at the auto‑fill area and a smaller leak near the southwest pool lights, both inside the pool’s enclosed chemical/utility room, Enriquez said. He said the surge pit holds about 3,500 gallons of water.

“We were losing 5 times the amount of water that we, that we utilized last time this year,” Enriquez said, summarizing utility measurements staff used to detect the problem.

Staff recommended a local contractor, Condor (staff vetted multiple firms), to perform trenching and repairs, saying the firm could complete the work faster than an alternate bidder. Enriquez said staff initially removed perimeter grates and used dye testing and a pressurized test; a certified diver also inspected the surge pit. If the repairs stop the water loss, staff will refill and retest the system. If not, further trenching into the pool deck could be necessary.

Councilmembers asked about erosion risk, where the water was going and whether this pointed to a larger renovation need. Enriquez said the pool system is several decades old, that similar facilities are being rebuilt with above‑ground surge systems, and that a full renovation project is in the city’s construction‑document stage and under public‑health review. Enriquez said the emergency repair vendor should enable reopening sooner; staff estimated the pool could be operational in early July if the identified repairs cure the loss.

Councilmember Finley moved approval; the motion was seconded and carried. During the public meeting no dollar amount for the emergency contract was provided and the council did not vote on a renovation budget; officials said the emergency action addressed immediate water loss while a larger renovation remains in development.","Parks staff reported continuing water loss from the competition pool that required leak detection, diver inspection and trenching; the council approved an emergency repair contract with a local contractor and staff estimated the pool could reopen in early July if repairs stop the loss.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6201050,"Vallarta to take former Best Buy site; City of Hope wins ARB approval for 115,000-sq.-ft. building",103,239000,342000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3804152-9878e0bfe6d2cdbb05e021240cfef1f7&start=239&end=342","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3804152-9878e0bfe6d2cdbb05e021240cfef1f7/thumbnail_239000.jpg","/articles/6201050/Duarte-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Vallarta-to-take-former-Best-Buy-site-City-of-Hope-wins-ARB-approval-for-115000-sq-ft-building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201050-f4be5582c46a9a870ba9e0721ff357d3/orig.mp4?Expires=1776236776&Signature=IA3aQnWpWN7utsHYPfM5B2peic8d6AVrAYAlOHaHqOOfuquTYbN0sR4VrV4Aivf0xJ6bUcMkqNzVpcz9W0j24w19BeVZxeVAUCgiU3r7rIGmwLZ4fUUqo2DNBD71mDjoqM8Ikn2iACJd0jPS2ZSYa~O2Wjfsha-fOIG5nz~abWcIHK7y5E96JmLJYoRpIbKrKZeci2Mu5K8NBeffGO-qWJsoPeOCYkFRXN31rNWaB5pxcDk7GlM0PiuBdNOHOsknX8IhVnrn5gEeAUJo0YIUqZCadwIZ9RTOjNnR~fDfCHT5AhF9zZPShIf92nhxFY9OA3szvNFLymsvZwLkGGyh9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Community Development Director Craig Hensley told the Duarte City Council on June 15 that a supermarket chain is set to occupy the vacant Best Buy building and that City of Hope recently won Architectural Review Board approval for a large medical building on its campus.

Hensley said the supermarket will take the former Best Buy space and the store footprint is roughly 46,000 square feet. He said the supermarket chain has been in discussions with city staff and brokers for more than a year and that major interior and some exterior improvements are expected. Hensley said the store does not yet have a firm opening date but estimated it could be about a year before opening.

The announcement matters because the Best Buy parcel has been vacant since the national retailer left and city officials said a grocer would serve as an anchor for Town Center North. Councilmember Truong and several colleagues praised staff and outside brokers for long-term outreach that led to the deal.

Hensley also reported that City of Hope’s new three‑story, 115,000‑square‑foot pathology, radiology and oncology building won an ARB approval earlier in the week. He said the project will remove six older single‑story utility buildings, upgrade nearby parking and complete campus circulation improvements including widening Village Road, finishing Circle Road and extending an internal street named Manny Fineman Road. Hensley estimated the new building will take a couple of years to construct.

Councilmembers credited several staffers and the Lee & Associates brokerage team for recruiting new tenants and said the supermarket and the City of Hope project would help diversify local retail and bring activity to the downtown area. Councilmembers and staff repeatedly described the developments as part of longer-running economic development efforts.

The city did not provide a binding schedule or permit timeline for either project at the meeting. Hensley said the supermarket chain and the City of Hope projects still require the usual building permits, tenant‑improvement work and utility upgrades before construction or store opening could proceed.

A fuller development timeline, permit applications and exact project budgets were not specified at the meeting.","Community Development Director Craig Hensley told the Duarte City Council that a supermarket chain is set to occupy the former Best Buy site and that City of Hope received architectural approval for a three‑story pathology, radiology and oncology building; both projects involve multi-year buildouts and street improvements.","actionData","errors"]

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City adopts resolution 25‑14 raising pay components for two unrepresented positions

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