CITY OF DUARTE
MINUTES OF TIM REGI]LAR JOINT MEETING OF TITE CITY COUNCIL,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF DUARTE, THE DUARTE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AI\D TIIE DUARTE
COMMUNITY FACILITIES FINAITCING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, JAIYUARY 25,2A22 - 7:00 P.M.
REGULARMEETING
I. CAL-L TO ORDER
The Regular Session was called to order by Mayor Finlay at7:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present:
Councilmembers Absent:
Staff Present:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
K*g, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garci4 Paras-Caracci, Finlay None
Daniel Jordan, City Manager
Thai Viet Phan, Assistant City AuorneyKristen Peterson, Assistant City Manager / Director of Administrative Services
Craig Hensley, Community Development DirectorManuel Enriquez, Director of Parks and Recreation Victoria Rocha, Assistant to the City Manager
Annette Juarez, City Clerk
Larry Breceda, Public Safety Manager
Joyce Ayal4 Management Aide
3. 2. PLEDGE TO TIM FLAG
The flag salute was led by Dominic Milano, Jr. and Troy Milano.
City Manager Jordan announced that Item 4D - Recognition of Duarte's Energy Efficiency Efforts from the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments will be removed from the agenda andrescheduled for a later date.
Moved by Counciknember Schulz, seconded by Councilmember Truong and carried by the following vote of the Council to approve the adoption of the agenda as amended.
Kang, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garci4 Paras-Caracci, Finlay None
NoneNone
4. SPECIAL ITEMS
A. Mayor's Youth Council Update
Elizabeth Perez, President of the Mayor's Youth Council, provided an update on ongoing activities.
B. Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Update Director Jennifer Santana Board Vice President, and Tom Love, General Manager, gave a presentation on the water supply.
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C.
Mayor Finlay and Director of Community Development Hensley presented a plaque to Dominic Milano in recognition of his 40 years of service.
Govemments
This item was pulled from the agenda and will be presented at a future meeting.
E. MADIA-LA/QC Broadband ConsortiaUpdate
Brenda Trainor, MADIA Tech Launch, gave a presentation on a digital divide in Duarte.
Assistant to the City Manager Rocha responded to questions posed by the Council.
The Council directed Staffto conduct a workshop to further explore broadband issues and addressing the digital divide.
F. Monthly Financial Update
City Manager Jordan provided a financial update.
Joanna Gee, Duarte Library, announced upcoming library programs and events.
Assistant to the City Manager Rocha announced upcoming City events.
6. OBAL COMMU,,I\-ICATTONS - ITEMS NOT ON TrrE AGEII{DA Wallace Wolffrequested that the Council consider forming a committee to discuss the feasibility of an oflleash dog park in the City.
Malia expressed her support of a dog park in the City.
7. COIYSENT CALENpAB
City Manager Jordan requested that Item 7I be pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion by the Council as there was a change in Staffs recommendation.
A. Motion to read all Resolutions and ordinances presented for consideration by Title only and waive firther reading. (CC/HA/SA/FA)
B. Approval of absence(s) of City Council member(s) from the City Council meeting.
C. Approval of minutes - January ll, 2022, Special Meeting and January ll, 2A22, Regular Meeting. (CCI}WSAIFA)
D. Approval of warrants - January 25,2A22. (CC/FWSA/FA)E. Receive and File the Public Safety Status Report for December202l.
F. Receive and File the Monthly Financial Report for December202l.
G. Approval of Letter of Support for the San Gabriel Valley Regional Wildfire Adaptation and Outreach Program.
H. Approval of Letter of Support for the San Gabriel Valley Regional Wildfire Adaptation and Outreach Program.
I. Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
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J. Second Reading and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 906, Amending Sections 2.20.A4A,
2.20.040,2.24.04A,2.27.A40,2.28.040,2.29.040 of the Duarte Municipal Code Changing the Beginning and Ending Dates of Commissioner Terms.
Moved by Councilmember K*g, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci, and carried by the following vote to approve Items A-H and J of the Consent Calendar.AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
K*g, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garci4 Paras-Caracci, Finlay NoneNone
None
8. 12.
CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program by a Lead Agency which the San Gabriel Valley Council of Govemments is Eligible
Assistant to the City Manager Rocha recommended that the Council amend the Resolution to statethat the grant application be submitted by the City of Duarte rather than the San Gabriel Valley Council of Govenrments.
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci, seconded by Councilmember Kang, and carried by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 22-05 as amended to authorize lhe submittal of a grantapplication for the CalRecycle S81383 Local Assistance Grant Program by the City of Duarte.
9. PtiBLrC H4ARINGS
None.
10. BUSTNESS rTEMS
None.
11. None.
DIRECTOR
Public Safety Manager Breceda provided an update on the windstorm.
Councilmember Lewis wished his son Dominic a Happy Birthday.Councilmember Kang commended Ctty Manager Jordan and City Staff for their work after thewindstorm and wished everyone a Happy LunarNew Year.
Councilmember Garcia expressed his appreciation of city staff for their work after the windstorm.
Councilmember Schulz echoed the sentiments of her colleagues.Councilmember Truong wished everyone a Happy Lunar New Year.Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci announced that a former Duarte employee was featured in a commercial; inquired about the scheduling of a workshop regarding ARPA funds; and inquiredabout when redistricting map submissions will be available on the website.Mayor Finlay requested that Stafflook into the formation of a committee to set the direction of the City and provide a report to the Council at a future meeting.
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13. AI},JOURI\{MENT
At 8:55 p.m. the City Council adjourned the meeting.
Annett€ Juarez,
Finlay,ldayor
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