CITY OF'DUARTE
MII{UTES OF TIIE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OT' THE CITY COUNCIL,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO DISSOLVED REDEYILOPMENT AGENCY OF TIIE CITY OF DUARTE, THE DUARTE HOUSING AUTHORITY, Ah[D THE DUARTE COMMUI\NTY F'ACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8,2422 - 7:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETINq
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Session was called to order by Mayor Finlay at7:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present:Councilrnembers Absent:
StaffPresent:
K*g, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garcia, Paras-Caracci, Finlay None
Daniel Jordan, City Manager
Thai Viet Phaq Assistant City Attorney
Kristen Peterson, Assistant City Manager / Director ofAdministrative Services Craig Hensley, Community Development DirestorManuel Enriquez, Director of Parks and Recreation Brian Villalobos, Director of Public Safety ServicesVictoria Rocha, Assistant to the City ManagerAnnette luarez, CiE Clerk
2. PLEDGETOTHEFLAG
The flag salute was led by Jack Caracci.
3. ADOPTION OF TI{E AGENDA
City Manager Jordan requested that the agenda be amended to hear Item 4A. Parks and Recreation Department Update after ltem 5A. Public Hearing to receive public input, discuss drart redistricting meps, and identifu focus maps for inclusion in the Ordinance to adopt new district boundariesfor the Duarte City Council.Moved by Councilmember Kang, seconded by Councilmember Lewis and carried by the followingvote of the Council to approve the adoption of the agenda.AYES: K*9, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garcia, Paras-Caracci, Finlay NOES: None ABSTAIN: NoneABSENT: None
5. PI]BLIC IIEARING
A. Public Hearif.g to Receive Input from the Community Regarding the Redrawing of Election District Boundaries
Jeff Simonetti of National Demographics Corporation gave an overview of the redistricting timeline; discussed the redistricting rules and goals, described the existing disticts and demographics; and discussed next steps.
He responded to questions regarding existing citizen voting age population demographics, thepossibility of a workshop regarding draft maps, and methods of citizen participation.
Mayor Finlay opened the Public Hearing.
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6. Fublic Comment
Lino Paras addressed the Council to express his opinion regarding City Council dishicts.
John Fasana addressed the Council to express his opinion regarding representation anddiversity.
Mayor Finlay closed the Public Hearing at 7:43 p.m.Discussion ensued regarding future heming dates and the deadline for map adoption.
The Staff Report was received and filed.
4. SPECIAL ITEMSA. Parks and Recreation Update
Director of Parks and Recreation Enriquez announced upcoming community events.
A. Community Development Update
Director of Community Development provided an update on current and upcoming City projects.
7.Joanna Gee, Duarte Library, announced upcoming library programs and events.Assistant to the City Manager Rocha announced upcoming City events.
8. None.
9. CONSENTCALENDAR
A. Motion to read all Resolutions and ordinances presented for consideration by Title only and waive turther reading. (CC/HA/SA/TA)
B. Approval of absence(s) of City Council member(s) from the City Council meeting.
C. Approval of minutes - January 24, 2022, Special Meeting and January 25, 2022, Regular Meeting. (CC/[WSA/EA)
D. Approval of warrants - February 8,2022. (CC/HA/SAIFA)E. Receive and File the Community Development Status Report for January 2022.F. Receive and File the Parks and Recreation Department Status Report for January 2A22.
G. Approval of an Amendment to Wireless Communications Facility Site Ground Lease Agreement with SBA Steel LLC for the Existing Wireless Communications at 1400 BuenaVista Street (Duarte Park); and Authonzatton for the City Manager to Execute the Amendment on behalf of the City.
H. Adoption of Resolution no. 22-06, supporting the Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative to Restore local Control over lsning and Land Use Decisions.
I. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-07 Reauthorizing Teleconferenced Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill361.
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J. Authorization for the City Manager to Sign a Quote from Avidex to Purchase and Install Replacement Equipment for the Council Chambers Camera and Broadcast Equipment for the Council Chambers Camera and Broadcast Equipment; and Approval of a Budget Amendment of $51,000 to the PAEG Fund.
K. Authorization for the City Manager to Approve and Addition to the City Attorney Contract to Hire Donahue and Company for Appraisal Services for Highland Avenue Properties forHighland Promenade and Approval of a $40,500 General Fund Budget Amendment.
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci, seconded by Councilmember Garciag, and carried bythe following vote to approve Items A-J of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: K*g, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garcia, Paras-Caracci, Finlay NOES: NoneABSTAIN: NoneABSENT: None
10. ITEMS REMOYEp FROM qONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSTON
None.
11. PUBLIC.IIEARINGS . CONTINUED
None.
12. BUSINEBS rTEMS
None.None.
13. 14.
DIRECTOR
Director of Public Safety Villalobos responded to a question posed by the Council regarding surveillance camera programs.City Manager Jordan announced the following dates: February 22 - Awnal mid-year budget report; April 5 - State of the City Event; April26 -ARPA prioritization workshop.Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci thanked Stafffor their work; announced that Assistant to the City Manager Rocha appeared on Let's Make a Deal; and wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day.
Cotrncihnember Schulz thanked Stafffor their work; and thanked Public Safety for monitoring El Encanto and for their support.Councilmember Garcia commended Mr. Y for 25 years of teaching and wished him a HappyBirthday.
Councilmember Kang inquired about the possibility of an app to report issues around the City.
Mayor Finlay wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day and commended Staff for their work.
She requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Congressman Estaban Torres.2/8/2022 - PAGE 3
15. ADJOT'RT\IMENT
At 9:07 p.m. the City Council adjounred the meeting in memory of Gabriel Cannon4 RogerHelizoq and Bill Cortice.
MayorPro-Tem
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