CITY OF DUARTE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF DUARTE, THE DUARTE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND THE DUARTE
COMMUNITY FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 - 7:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Session was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councimember Absent: Kang, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garcia, Paras-Caracci Staff Present: Daniel Jordan, City Manager
Assistant City Manager | Director of
Craig Hensley, Director of Community Development
Manuel Enriquez, Director of Parks and Recreation
Thai Viet Phan, Assistant City Attorney
2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
The flag salute was led by Public Works Manager Amanda Hamilton.
3. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
City Manager Jordan announced that Special Item 4A. Mayor's Youth Council Update will be removed from the agenda.
Moved by corin come soap, recorded by councinember Kame and caried by the AYES: Kang, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garcia, Paras-Caracci NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Finlay
4. SPECIAL ITEMS
A. Mayor's Youth Council Update
Removed from the agenda.
B. Public Safety Update
Director of Public Safety Villalobos provided an update on Part 1 Crime rates; announced a Coffee with a Deputy event on March 16; discussed a case study of an individual with recurring arrests; District Attorney Gascon directives; and homelessness.
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C. City Net Homeless Census Presentation
Assistant to the City Manager Rocha introduced Matt Bates of City Net and provided a brief overview of the homeless census.
Matt Bates, City Net Vice President, discussed the Homeless Census and presented the Duarte 2021 Homeless Census Report.
He responded to questions posed by the Council regarding the data provided in the Census Report and censuses being conducted in neighboring cities.
At the request of the Council, City Net will provide cross-referenced data regarding the sleeping situations of those interested in shelters, and duration of homelessness and drug addiction/mental health.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Joanna Gee, Duarte Library, announced upcoming library programs and events.
Director of Community Development Hensley announced the upcoming departure of Public Works Manager Hamilton; and the City Council gave their sentiments regarding her departure and wished her well.
Director of Parks and Recreation Enriquez introduced newly hired Recreation Supervisor Alberto Castaneda Salazar; and Recreation Supervisor Salazar introduced himself to the City Council.
Assistant to the City Manager Rocha announced upcoming City events.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Motion to read all Resolutions and ordinances presented for consideration by Title only and waive further reading. (CC/HA/SA/FA)
B. Approval of absences) of City Council member(s) from the City Council meeting C. Approval of minutes - February 8, 2022, Regular Meeting. (CC/HA/SA/FA) D. Approval of warrants - February 22, 2022. (CC/HA/SA/FA) E. Receive and File the Public Safety Status Report for February 2022.
F. Receive and File the Monthly Financial Report for February 2022.
G. Removed from Consent Calendar for discussion.
H. Award of Contract for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Street Rehabilitation Project No. 22-6 to Sequel Contractors, Inc.
I. Award of Contract to PALP dba Excel Paving for the Traffic & Street Improvement Project - Huntington Drive and Highland Avenue, Project No. 22-2.
J. Authorization for the City Manager to execute a Pool Use Agreement between the City of Duarte and Duarte Unified School District for use of the City-Owned Fitness Center Pool for the 2022 Swim Team Season.
K. Letter of Support for Foothill Gold Line Budget Request 2/22/2022 - PAGE 2
L. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-09 to Approve Fiscal Year 2022-23 SB1 Funding: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Project List.
Moved by Councilmember Schulz, seconded by Councilmember Truong, and carried by the following vote to approve Items A-F and H-L of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Kang, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garcia, Paras-Caracci NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Finlay
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
Adoption of Resolution No. 22-08 Accepting the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of Six Parcels Totaling 8.453 Square Feet on Cinco Robles Drive: and Authorization for the City Engineer and City Clerk to Finalize the Documents with the County Clerk Public Works Manager Hamilton responded to questions posed by the Council regarding light poles on the east side of Cinco Robles Drive; and the reason for the offer of dedication.
Moved by Mayor Councilmember Kang, seconded by Councilmember Schulz, and carried by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 22-08 accepting the irrevocable offer of dedication of six parcels totaling 8,453 square feet on Cinco Robles Drive; and authorize the City Engineer and City Clerk to finalize the documents with the County Clerk.
AYES: Kang, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garcia, Paras-Caracci NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Finlay
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Municipal Code Amendment 2022-01 to Establish and Amend Definitions and Regulations for Urban Lot Splits and Duplex Developments in Single-Family Residential Zones to Implement recently Enacted Senate Bill 9; and Introduction of Ordinance No. 907 Planning Division Manager Golding presented the staff report and provided an overview of Municipal Code Amendment 2022-01 and Senate Bill 9.
He responded to questions posed by the Council regarding potential property developments, parking regulations, and guides for residents.
Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Juarez announced that no written public comment was received.
Public Comment
None.
Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci closed the public hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Kang, seconded by Councilmember Schulz, and carried by the following vote to introduce Ordinance No. 907 establishing and amending definitions and egulations for urban lot splits and duplex development sin single-family residential zones t mplement recently enacted state law (Senate Bill 9)
AYES: Kang, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garcia, Paras-Caracci NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Finlay
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10. BUSINESS ITEMS
Fiscal Year 2021/22 Mid-Year Budget Report and Approval of Corresponding Budget Amendments
Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services Petersen presented the Fiscal Year 2021/22 mid-year budget report which included a projected surplus of $3,396,300 and discussed projected General Fund revenues and expenses, projected special funds, and fiscal risks.
Moved by Councilmember Schulz, seconded by Councilmember Truong, and carried by the following vote to receive and file the Mid-Year Budget Report and approve the recommended AYES: Kang, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garcia, Paras-Caracci NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Finlay
11. CONTINUATION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
12. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/
FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
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Councilmember Schulz thanked Staff for their work; and welcomed Recreation Supervisor Salazar.
Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci congratulated the Los Angeles Rams, the City of Inglewood, and Inglewood Mayor Butts; inquired about the methods for a resident to organize a Neighborhood Watch meeting; and shared memories about Daniel Directo Karganilla and Nenita Ladera Karganilla.
13. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:29 p.m. the City Council adjourned the meeting in memory of Daniel Directo Karganilla and Nenita Ladera Karganilla.
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