CITY OF DUARTE
MINUTES OF TIIE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO DISSOLVED R3DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF TIIE CITY OF DUARTE, TIIE DUARTE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AI[D THE DUARTE COMMT]NITY FACILITIES FINAiYCING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, APRIL 12,2022 - 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Finlay called the meeting to order at7:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present:
Councilmembers Absent:
StaffPresent:
Kang, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garci4 Pmas-Caracci, Finlay None
Daniel Jordan, City Manager
Thai Viet Phan, Assistant City AttorneyKristen Peterson, Assistant City Manager I Director ofAdministrative Services Craig Hensley, Director Community DevelopmentManuel Enriquez, Director of Parks and RecreationBrian Villalobos, Director of Public Safety ServicesVictoria Rocha, Assistant to the City Manager Marvin Carpio, Assistant Civil Engineer
Stephanie Sandoval, Public Works Manager
Annette Juarcz; City Clerk
2. PLEDGE TO TIIE FLAG
The flag salute was led by Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang.
3. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Councilmember K*g, seconded by Councilmember Truong, and carried by the following vote of the Council to approve the adoption of the agenda.AYES: KANG, LEWIS, SCHULZ, TRUONG, GARCIA, PARAS-CARACCI, FINLAY NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONEABSENT: NONE
4. SPECIAL ITEMS
A. Presentation by Los Angeles County Assessor Prang regarding Los Angeles County Assessor Programs for Homeewners
Los Angeles County Assessor Prang gave a presentation on the Homeowners' Exemption Program, property tax relief due to misfortune or calamity, and Proposition 19 benefits.
Joanna Gee, Duarte Library, announced upcoming library progmms and events Assistant to the City Manager Rocha announced upcoming City events.
Director of Community DevelopmentHensley introduced MarvinCarpio, Assistant Civil Engineerand Stephanie Sandoval, Public Works Manager.
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6. Steve Hernandez addressed the Council to announce that the owners of A & P Donuts will be participating in the Boston Marathon.
Lino Paras addressed the Council to commend the participants of the Fashion Show.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Motion to read all Resolutions and ordinances presented for consideration by Title only and waive turther reading. (CC/HA/SA/FA)
B. Approval of absence(s) of City Council member(s) from the City Council meeting.
C. Approval of minutes - March 22,2022 Regular Meeting and April 4,2022 Special Meeting. (cc/HA/sA/FA)
D. Approval of warrants-April 12,2022. (CC/FWSAIFA)
E. Receive and File the Parks and Recreation Departrnent Status Report for April 2022.F. Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
G. Approval of the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for filing with the Califomia Department of Housing and Community Development.
H. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 908 regarding Municipal Code Amendment 22-02 repealing Chapter 19.30 "Inclusionary Housing" and modifying Chapter 19.10 *Residential Zonss" and Chapter 19.160 "Definitions" within Title 19 "Development Code" of the City of Duarte Municipal Code.
I. Approval of a proclamation proclaiming Apil2022 as Donate Life Month.
J. Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci, seconded by Courcilmember Truong, and carried by unanimous vote to approve Items A-E and G'I ofthe Consent Calendar.
AYES: KANG, LEWIS, SCHULZ, TRUONG, GARCIA, PAIt{S-CAIL\CCI, FINLAY NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONEABSENT: NONE
Director of Community Development Hensley responded to questions regarding the placement oftrees at the Santo Domingo Project.
Mayor Finlay expressed her opinion on the Item and stated various projects that the funds for the settlement could be allocated to.
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Moved by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councihnember Truong, and carried by unanimous vote to approve Items 7F and 7J of the Consent Calendar.AYES: KANG, LEWIS, SCHULZ, TRUONG, GARCIA, PAIU{S-CAIL{CCI, FINLAY NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
9. BUSINESS MEMSA.
Animal Control Officersl adoption of Resolution No. 22-14 approving a revised Citvwide the amount of $9.000
Director of Public Safety Villalobos presented the StaffReport and expressed the need for the Cityof Duarte to remain competitive with other cities in order to recruit additional Code Enforcement Staff.
Moved by Councilmember Schulz, seconded by Councihnember Kang, and carried by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 22-14 approving a revised Citywide Salary and Pay Schedule effective April 17, 2022; and approving a budget amendment in the amount of $9,000 to account number 1205-7003.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:ABSENT:
KANG, LEWIS, SCHULZ, TRUONG, GARCIA, PARAS.CARACCI, FINLAYNONENONE NONE
B.
the General Fund
Director of Parks and Recreation Enriquez presented the StaffReport stating that due to increasedcosts as a result of the COVID-l9 pandemic, the contract for this year's firework show is $3,000more than anticipated; he provided details of what is included in the contract; and recommended that the City Council approve a budget amendment of $6,000 to cover the increased cost of the contract as well as any other cost increases for the event.
He responded to questions posed by the Council regarding whether Target Corporation has been contacted regarding a donation.Moved by Councilmember Schulz, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, and carried by unanimous vote to authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Pyro Spectaculars in the amountof $26,000 to produce the fireworks display at the Crty's Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Show on July 3 ,2022; and approve a budget amendment in the amount of $6,000 from the General Fund.AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:ABSENT:
KANG, LEWIS, SCHULZ, TRUONG, GARCIA, PAITAS.CAITACCI, FINLAY NONE
NONE
NONE
C.
Drocess
City Manager Jordan presented the item stating that a single high priority project may be submiuedto the office of Congresswoman Grace Napolitano for funding through the federal fiscal year 2023 appropriations process and that April 15 is the submission deadline; he recommended that the Council authorize Staff to submit a proposal to fund the City's Donald and Bernice WatsonGreenbelt Trail Improvement Project in the amount of $1.6 million in federal funds with a City 4/t2t2022-PAGE 3
pledge of 10% ($160K) in matching funds; and he stated the basis for the recommendation made by Staff.He responded to questions posed by the Council regarding the recreation trail and the inclusion ofthe Fish Canyon Trail.
Moved by Councilmember Schulz, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci and carried byunanimous vote of the Council to authorize Staffto submit a proposal to fund the City's Donald and Bernice Watson Greenbelt Trail Improvement Project in the amount of $1.6 million in federalfunds with a City pledge of 10% ($160K) in matching tunds.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
KANG, LEWIS, SCHULZ, TRUONG, GARCIA, PARAS.CARACCI, FINLAY
NONENONENONE
D.
District Map
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci, seconded by Counciknember Garcia and caried by the following vote of the Council to adopt Ordinance No. 909 amending Chapter 2.02 of tJlre DuarteMunicipal Code regarding by-district elections and adopting a new City Council electoral district map.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:ABSENT:
KANG, LEWIS, SCHULZ, TRUONG, GARCIA, PARAS-CARACCI
FINLAY
NONENONE
13. None.
14. DIRECTOR
Director of Public Safety Villalobos announced that City Manager Jorda4 Councihnember Schulz,and himself met with District Attorney Gascon to discuss ways that the District Attorney's Office and the City could work together, specifically with habitual offlenders; and stated that Silver & Wright will be assisting the City wittr the prosecution of the Duarte Municipal Code.Mayor Pro-Tem Paras-Caracci welcomed the two new employees to the City; suggested that all new employees be introduced to the City Council; announced that her son Jack Caracci participated in the Fashion Show; and thanked Marilyn Mays, Parks & Recreation Stafl and Macys for the work they put into the event. She requested that, Ryan Hsu, new Duarte resident introduce himself to the Council.
Councilmember Truong thanked Director of Public Safety Villalobos for his assistance withgetting the wall at the 605 Freeway offamp repaired; and thanked Stafffor their work.
Councilmember Schulz thanked new resident Ryan Hsu for his interest in getting involved in the community; and thanked Director of Public Safety Villalobos for organizing the meeting withDistrict Attorney Gascon and gave an update on the meeting.
Councilmember Garcia welcomed Marvin and Stephanie to the City of Duarte; expressed his appreciation of the Fashion Show; encouraged everyone to attend the Eggfest Event; thanked the Wild Stylez Dance Competition sponsors; and announced that the ribbon cutting at Heemo Sushi just took place.
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Councilmember Lewis welcomed Marvin and Stephanie to the City; welcomed new resident Ryan to the community; and expressed his sentiments regarding the passing of his friend Felicia Menill, Los Angeles County Fire Departnent Executive Secretary and requested that her family in prayer.
Mayor Finlay expressed sentiments about Oscar Bullock, Stephen Baker, and Dr. Art Riggs; and offered condolences to their families.
15. ADJOUR}IMENT
At 8:25 p.m. the City Council adjourned the meeting in memory of Art Riggs, Stephen R. Baker, Oscar Bullock, and Felicia Menill.
, Mayor
Annette Clerk
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