city manager's update

Monthly City Manager’s Update

Keeps Community Informed

DUARTE, CA, January 30, 2012 – Duarte residents can follow the latest developments regarding City projects and activities detailed on a monthly City Manager’s Update posted on the City website, www.accessduarte.com. The report is located under the City Manager section of the website.

The City Manager’s Update is a monthly news source designed to update the Council, staff and community on the various issues that City departments are working on in addition to the status of items raised by the City Council during regular meetings. Among items reported in the City Manager’s January 2012 Update are:

The Vulcan mining issue appeal process. The City’s opening brief in the appeal of the Superior Court denial of the City’s lawsuit will be filed in February with oral arguments expected to occur in June or July.
Staff is exploring a Community Garden project in a City-owned park.
Opening of the new 99 Cent Only Store in the shopping center on the northeast corner of Huntington Dr. and Buena Vista is now set for March 2012.
Staff is working with a developer on a proposal to develop the northwest corner of Huntington Dr. and Buena Vista with a national food tenant.
Duarte was selected as a recipient of a $400,000 METRO grant for planning and development around the future Gold Line Station.

Additional details on these and other items from the City Manager’s office, Administrative Services, Transit Department, Human Resources Division, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, and Public Safety are available in the Update.