CITY OF DUARTE
MINUTES OF TIIE REGULARJOINT MEETING OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF TIIE CITY OF DUARTE, TI{E DUARTE HOUSING AUTHORITY, A}[D TITE DUARTE
COMMUIUTY FACILITTES FINANCING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, MARCH 8,2022 - 7:00 P.M.
REGULAR.MEETING
1. CALLTOORDER
Mayor Finlay called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present:Councilmembers Absent:
Staff Present:
Kang, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garcia" Paras-Caracci, Finlay None
Daniel Jordan, City Manager
Thai Viet Phan, Assistant City AttomeyKristen Peterson, Assistant City Manager / Director ofAdministrative S ervicesCraig Hensley, Community Development DirectorManuel Enriquez, Director of Parks and Recreation Brian Villalobos, Director of Public Safety ServicesVictoria Rocha, Assistant to the City Manager Anneffe Juarez, City Clerk
2. PLEDGE TO THE FI,AG
The flag salute was led by Jade Basulto, Boyscout Troop 360.
3. ADOPTION OF TITE AGEI{DA
Moved by Councilmember K*g, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci and carried by thefollowing vote of the Council to approve the adoption of the agenda.AYES: K*g, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garcia, Paras-Caracci, Finlay NOES: None ABSTAIN: NoneABSENT: None
4. SPECIAT, rrnMSA. Parks and Recreation Update
Director of Parks and Recreation Enriquez announced upcoming community events and activities.
B. Community Development Update
Director of Community Development provided an update on current and upcoming Cityprojects. 3/812022 - PAGE 1
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5. PUBLJC IIEARING
Copncil and Scheduling oftheNext Public Hearing
Mayor Finlay opened the Fublic Hearing at 7:16 p.m.
City Clerk Jvarczannormced that no comments were received.Public Comment Lino Paras addressed the Council to express his support of Draft Map 103 and opposition to Map 108.
Steve Hemandez addressed the Council to express his support of Draft Map 108.
Mayor Finlay closed the Fublic Hearing at7:23 p.m.
At the request of the Council, JeffSimonetti, NDC, discussed the differences between Draft Map 101 and Draft Map 103.
City Attomey Phan clarified that draft map must be published to the public for seven calendar days prior to the Council considering the map.In response to a question posed by the Council, Mr. Simonetti explained that draft maps were created using the Fair Maps Act guidelines.Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci made a motion to approve Draft Map 103, Councilmember Schulz seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued regarding Draft Map 101 and Draft Map 103.
Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci amended the motion to approve Draft Map 103 with anadditional edit adding Walmart to District 7 and removing the foot area from District 7boundaries, and Councilmember Schulz seconded the amended motion.
Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci withdrew the amended motion.
Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci made a motion to elevate Draft Map 101 with a revision which adds Wahnart to District 7 andelevate Draft Map 103 with an edit adding Walmart to Distict 7 and removing the foot area from District 7 boundaries, and Councilmember Schulz seconded the motion.
Mayor Finlay presented a substitute motion to elevate Draft Map 108 as the final map, and Councihnember Kang seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued regarding the draft maps.
Councilmember Garcia made a substitute substitute motion to elevate Draft Map 105, the motion was seconded by Mayor Finlay.
Mayor Finlay made an amendment to the motion to elevate Draft Map 108 as a Draft Map,the friendly amendment to the motion was seconded by Councilmember Garcia.
In response to a question posed by the Council, Assistant City Attorney Phan provided information regarding the priorities of the Fair Maps Act.All motions were withdrawn. 3/812022 - PAGE 2
Moved by Councilmember Truong, seconded by Councihnember Schulz, and approved by unanimous vote of the Council to elevate DraftMap 101 with an amendment adding Walmartto District 7, elevate Draft Map 108 as is, and elevate Draft Map 105 with an amendment adding Watmart to District 7 for consideration at the next City Council meeting.AYES: K*g, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garcia Paras-Caracci, Finlay NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6. A.
Governments
7 Bob Cruz, SoCalGas, introduced new Fublic Affairs Manager, Lanae O'Shields who will be the new City of Duarte represenra*tive.
Jeannie Kong, SoCalGas, presented the City of Duarte with a Platinum Tier San Gabriel Valley Energy Champion Award.
B. Recognition of Bob Cruz for Years of Service to the City of Duarte The City Council recognized Bob Cruz, SoCalGas, for the years of service that he providedto the City of Duarte and congrahrlated him on his promotion.
The Duarte Chamber of Commerce also recognized Bob Cruz, SoCalGas, for his work and congratulated him on his promotion.
Joanna Gee, Duarte Library, announced upcoming library progmms and events.Assistant to the City Manager Rocha announced upcoming City events.
Financial Services Manager Chiaromonte introduced newly hired Administrative SecretaryPedro Adame. Administrative Secretary Adame expresses his gratitude for the opportunity towork for the City of Duarte.
8. Lino Paras suggested that the City consider making the Community Center ADA compliant.9. CONSENT CALENDAR A- Motion to read all Resolutions and ordinances presented for consideration by Title only and waive turther reading. (CCIHA/SAIFA)
B. Approval of absence(s) of City Council member(s) from the City Council meeting.C. Approval of minutes - February 22,2022 Regular Meeting and February 28,2022, Special Meeting. (CC/HA/SA/FA)
D. Approval of warnrnts - March 8,2022. (CC/[WSA/FA)
E. Receive and File the Community Development Status Report for March 2022.
F. Receive and File the Parks and Recreation Department Status Report for March 2022.
G. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-10 reauthorizing teleconferenced public meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill361.
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H. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 907 regarding Municipal Code Amendment 2022-01establishing definitions and regulations for urban lot splits and duplex developments in single-family residential zones to implement recently enacted state law (Senate Bill9).
I. Award of contact for city attorney services to Rutan & Tucker Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci, seconded by Councilmember Schula and carried byunanimous vote to approve Items A-I of the Consent Calendar.
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ABSTAIN:ABSENT:
K*g, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garcia, Paras-Caracci, Finlay NoneNone
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11. PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUEI)
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12. BUSINESS ITEMS
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slnnsorship package which includes the waiving of $325 in CiE fees Michele Silence, KID-FIT Preschool Health and Fifiress Organization, provided informationabout the KID-FIT Family Fun Run 5K; requested that the City co-sponsor the event and waive fees associated with porta pottys, park usage and security; and announced competitions thatwould take place during the event.
Management Aide Ayala provided background on the KID-FIT Organization; described the FunRnn 5K Map; explained the standard co-sponsorship package; gave a sunmary of City permit fees and costs; and the fiscal impact.
Director of Public Safety Villalobos discussed street closures and personnel costs. In response to questions posed by the Council he provided inforrnation regarding the number of hours that theevent will take place and street closures.
Discussion ensued regarding parking accommodations; expenses; suggested organizations for apotential parfiaership; event insurance; and the Crty's past sponsorship of the Santa Teresita Hayden Run.
City Attorney Phan clarified insurance requirements for the City; and stated that the City's logo was illegally utilized on an event flier and requested that the organizer cease and desist the use ofthe flier as it was not an approved use by the Council.
Public Comment
Lino Paras inquired about whether the KID-FIT organization is a 501(c)(3) organization or a forprofit organization; suggested that KID-FIT and the City of Duarte come to a compromise; and expressed his support for Ms. Silence and her company.
Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci made a motion to approve the standard co-sponsorship packagethat was offered to the Hayden 5K Run and Family Walk and Roll, which includes the waiving of certain City permit fees, the motion was seconded by Councilmember Kang.
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The City Council suggested that the item be presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their input and ideas.
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci, seconded by Councilmember Kang and carried by thefollowing vote of the Council, to direct staffto place the item on the Parks and Recreation Commission agenda for discussion and place the item on the March 22,2022 City Council meeting agenda for further discussion.
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K*g, Lewiso Schulz, Truong, Garcia, Paras-Caracci, Finlay None
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DIRECTOR
City Manager Jordanthanked Management Aide Ayalafor her presentation.
City Attorney Phan thanked the Council for approving the city attomey services contract.Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci announced that she had a lunch meeting with a member of the Southern California Edison Federal Credit Union to help reconnect the Credit Union with the Crty; and inquired about when the yellow tape surrounding the Lloyd Gibbons Memorial Bike Rack would be removed.
Councilmember Schulz thanked Director of Public Safety Villalobos for his assistance with getting graffiti removed; thanked Director of Community Development Hensley for filling the potholes on Royal Oaks; expressed her appreciation of Staffand the Council; and announced that Rotary Club is sponsoring a clean-up in memory of Councilmember Bryan Urias and introducingCouncilmember Garcia.
Councilmember Garcia requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Cecilia Velasquezand gave his condolences to her family; and invited everyone to the clean-up at Beardslee Park in memory of Councilmember Urias.
Councilmember Kang requested an update on the progress of a city app; and inquired about a beautifi cation workshop.
Councilmember Lewis expressed his appreciation of his colleagues; and welcomed City Attorney Phan.
rs. ApJouRIrMENT
At9:54 p.m. the City Council adjourned the meeting in memory of Cecilia Velasquez.
Annette Jvarez,
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Finlay, Mayor