CITY OF DUARTE
MINUTES OF TIIE REGI]LAR JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO DISSOLVf,D REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF DUARTE, THE DUARTE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AI\D TITE DUARTE COMMTJNITY FACILITIES FINAI\CING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, APRrL 26,2022
4:00 PM - WORKSHOP
7:00 PM - REGULAR SESSION
AMERICAN RJSCUE PLAFI ACT (ARPA) WOR4SIIOP
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Finlay called the workshop to order at4:-12p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present:
Councilmembers Absent :
Sta"ff Present:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
K*g, Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garci4 Paras-Caracci, Finlay * Councilmember Kang arrived ai 4:15 PM and Cotrncilmember Lewis arrived at4:37 PM, after roll call.
None
Daniel Jordan, City Manager
Thai Viet Phan, Assistant City AttorneyKristen Peterson, Assistant City Manager / Director of Administrative Services
Craig Hensley, Director Community DevelopmentManuel Enriquez, Director of Parks and RecreationBrian Villalobos, Director of Public Safety ServicesVictoria Rocha, Assistant to the City ManagerAnnette luarez, City Clerk
2. ADOPTION OF TIIE AGENDA
City Manager Jordan announced that item 38 Foothill Unity Center Presentation on 2021 Accomplishments and Proposalfor Continued Grand Funding of the Regular Session Agenda will be pulled from the agenda and rescheduled for the May 5,2022 Budget Workshop.
Moved by Councilmember Truong, seconded by Councilmember Schulz, and carried by thefollowing vote of the Council to approve the adoption of the agenda as amended.
SCHULZ, TRUONG, GARCIA, PARAS-CARACCI, FINLAY
NONE
NONE
KANG, LEWIS
2. PUBLIC NPUT
Lino Paras addressed the Council to express his opinion on American Rescue Plan Act firnds and questioned whether a workshop is a necessity.
John Fasana addressed the Council to commend the City for the work that is being done.
3. AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) WORKSHOP
City Manager Jordan gave an overview of the City's ARPA award of $5,088,475; gave staff srecommendation to use the entire $5.1 million in ARPA Funds on Govemment Services and defined what Government Services includes.
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City Manager Jordan discussed considerations for the use of monies that were freed up by ARPA funds.
There was Council discussion regarding public art.
City Manager Jordan discussed how other cities are allocating their ARPA funds; and requested that the City Council discuss ARPA related spending priorities and provide direction to staff.
There was further discussion regarding spending priorties.
The Council directed Staff to utilize the $5.1 million in ARPA Funds to pay for Government Services.
REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Finlay called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present:
Councilmembers Absent :
StaffPresent:
Lewis, Schulz, Truong, Garcia, Paras-Caracci, FinlayKang Daniel Jordan, City Manager
Thai Viet Phan, Assistant City AttorneyKristen Peterson, Assistant City Manager / Director ofAdministrative Services Craig Hensley, Director Community DevelopmentManuel Enriquez, Director of Parks and Recreation Brian Villalobos, Director of Public Safety ServicesVictoria Rocha, Assistant to the City Manager Annette Juarez, City Clerk
2. PLEDGETOTHEFLAG
The flag salute was led by former Duarte Mayor Bob Harbicht.
3. SPECIAL ITEMS
A. Women in Rotarv Presentation bv the Rotarv Club of DuarteLydia Carswell gave a presentation on the history of women in Rotary.
B.
Grant Funding
Item was removed from the agenda and will be rescheduled at a future date.
C. Public Safetv Department Update
Director of Public Safety Villalobos gave an update on crime rates, Measure H funding, andhomelessness.
D. Monthly Financial Report
City Manager Jordan gave a financial update for the month of March 2022.
Joanna Gee, Duarte Library, announced upcoming library programs and events.
Management Aide Ayala announced upcoming City events.
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5. 6. ORAL COMMTTNTCATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON TIIE AGEI\DA
Bob Harbicht, former Duarte Mayor, addressed the Council to share memories about his time onthe City Council 50 years ago.
Jose Berrer4 SEIU United Healthworkers representative, addressed the Council to discuss issues that have been occurring with the City of Hope and expressed interest in meeting with individual Councilrnembers.
Lino Paras addressed the Council commended City Manager Jordan for his presentation at the ARPA Workshop; and had a Trivia question for the Council.
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 - April 12,2022 Regular Meeting. (CC/HA/SA/FA)D. Approval of warrants - April 26,2022. (CC/HA/SA/FA) E. Receive and file the Public Safety Department Status Report for April 2022.F. Receive and file the Monthly Financial Update for March 2022.
G. Approval of a letter to Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger regarding Los Angeles County Sheriff s Departnent staffing.
H. Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
I. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. in the amount of $42,600 for the preparation of a mitigated negative declaration and associated Historic Assessment for the Morrison House at Westninster Gardens.
J. City Council/City Manager Conference Attendance and other items suggested by Council.
Moved by Councilmember Garcia seconded by Councilmember Lewis, and carried by the following vote of the Council to approve Items A-J of the Consent Calendar.AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:ABSENT:
LEWIS, SCHULZ, TRUONG, GARCIA, PAITAS.CAIIACCI, FINLAY
NONE
NONE
KANG
8. 6H. Proclamation - Armenian History Month
The Armenian History Month Proclamation was presented to Mr. Levon Yotnakhparian.
9. BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
10. None.
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11. DIRECTOR
Mayor Pro Tem Paras-Caracci commended Stafffor the successfirl Eggfest and Wildstylez Dance Competition events; and expressed that she is looking forward to the upcoming Budget Workshop.Councilmember Schulz commended the Parks & Recreation Department Stafffor the Eggfest and Wildstylez Dance Competition events.
Councilmember Garcia thanked the Sheriffs Temple Station for keeping the City of Duarte safe;announced that Modo Hawaiian Donuts and Buffalo Wild Wings to Go recently opened; thankedLydia Carswell for her presentation; and thanked the sponsors of the Wildstylez DanceCompetition event.
Councilmember Lewis thanked former Mayor Bob Harbicht for his visit; and thanked Lydia Carswell for her presentation.Mayor Finlay commended Statrfor the successful Eggfest event; announced the grand openings of The Huntington, Heemo Sushi, and Buffalo Wild Wings Go; inquired about the ChadwickDevelopment project in Bradbury; announced that the Duarte Education Foundation will be awarding $8,000 in scholarships; and requested that the meeting be adjoumed in memory of GladiaBell.
15. ADJOUR}IMENT
At 8:20 p.m. the City Council adjournedthe meeting inmemory of GladiaBell. {qnette Juardz, blfy Clork
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