CITY OF DUARTE
MrIyurES oF TITE REGULARJOTNT MEETTNG Of,'THE CmY COUNCTL,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO DISSOLVED REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF DUARTE, THE DUARTE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND THE DUARTE
COMMUMTY FACILITIES FINANCING AUTIIORITY
TUESIIAY, MAY 1A,2022 - 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
1. CALLTOORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Paras-Caracci called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL:Councilmembers Present:
Councilmembers Absent:
StaffPresent:
K*g, Lewis, Schula Truong, Garci4 Paras-Caracci, Finlay Finlay
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 Services
Victoria Rocha, Assistant to the City Manager
Susie P erez, Recreation Supervisor
2. PLEDGE TO TIIE X'LAG
The flag salute was led by Brian Bareto.3. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Item 7I Proclamation proclaimW May 2022 as Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPD Heritage Month was moved to Special ltems.
Moved by Councilmember Truong, seconded by Councilmember Schulz, and carried by the following vote of the Council to approve the adoption ofthe agenda.AYES: KANG, LEWIS, SCHULZ, TRUONG, GARCIA, PARAS.CARACCI NOES: NONEABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: FINLAY
4. SPECIAL ITEMSA.
Center Volunteer of the Year Dennis Greenwell
Recreation Supervisor Perez recognized Older American of the Year and Senior Center Volunteer of the Year, Dennis Greenwell; and presented him with a certificate on behalf of AssemblywomanBlanca Rubio and a proclamation proclaiming May 2022 as Older Americans Month on behalf of the City ofDuarte.
Steve Hemandez addressed the Council to commend Dennis Greenwell on his work at the Senior Center.
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Lino Paras addressed the Council to express his opinion on the connotation of the term AsianAmerican Pacific Islander.
Councilmember Truong presented a proclamation proclaimiug ill/Lay 2A22 as Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the City of Duarte to Edward Yen of the Los Angeles County Asian Americans Employees Association.
B. Parks and Recrealion Deparh, ent UpdateDirector of Parks and Recreation Enriquez presented a certificate of recognition to Recreation Supervisor Perez on behalf of Assemblywomen Rubio. He announced that a Memorial Dedication for Loyd Gbbons would be taking place on May 2, provided an update on the Fish Canyon TrailRestoration Project, and announced the fust Parly in Duarte - Summer Kick Offevent on June 21.
C. Community Development Deparftnent UpdajeDirector of Community Development Hensley provided an update on the annual grid tee trimming, upcoming projects, current development projects, Joanna Geeo Duarte Library, announced upcoming library progftlms and events.Dan Yrigoye& Duarte High School Band Booster and2023 Route 66 Parade Chair, announcedupcoming events.
Assistant to the City Manager Rocha announced upcoming City events.
Brian Barreto, California American Water, provided information about State drought water mandates.
Lino Paras suggested that Special City Council Meetings be scheduled later in the day to allow formembers ofthe public to attend; commented onthe location ofthe Fanrrer's Market; thanked Staff for their monthly departuent updates; and expressed his opinion regarding water mandates.
7. CONSENT CALEIYDAR
A. Motion to read all Resolutions and ordinances presented for consideration by Title only and waive firther reading. (CCIHA/SA/FA)
B. Approval of absence(s) of City Council member(s) from the City Council meeting.C. Approval of warrants - May 1A, 2022. (CC/HA/SAIFA) D. Receive and file the Parks and Recreation Deparfrroent Status Report for May 2022.
E. Receive and frle the Community Development Status Report forMay 2022F. Award of Professional Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) adminisfiation and labor compliance services for a fiveyear period from July 1,2022 through June 30, 2027.
G. Award of Contract to ONYX Paving Company, Inc. for the Fiscal year 2A2l-2022 Citywfie Asphalt Repair Project No. 22-3.
H. Award of Contact to WGJ Enterprises for the Fiscal Yeat 2021-2022 Ciffide Striping and Marking Project No. 22-4.
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I. Moved to Special ltems.
Moved by Councilmember Truong, seconded by Councihnember Schulz, arrd canied by the following vote of the Council to approve Items A-E and G-I of the Consent Calendar.AYES: KANG, LEWIS, SCHULZ, TRUONG, GARCIA, PARAS.CARACCI NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: FINLAY
8. rTEMS REMOVEp FROM CONSENT CALENpARFORpISCUSSION
None.
9. BUSII\TESS ITEMSA.
Bradbury. Monrovia and Sierra Madre
Director of Community Development Hensley gave and overview of the proposed Joint Powers Authority; provided background information about watershed management; and described thebenefits of fonning the Rio HondolSan Gabriel River Watershed Management Joint Powers Authority.In response to questions posed by the Council, he provided information about the infiltration facility in Encanto Park.
Moved by Councilmember Schulz, seconded by Councilmember K*g, and carried by the following vote of the Council to approve the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement forming the RioHondo/San Gabriel River Watershed Management Joint Powers Authority; adopt Resolution No. 22-15; and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with the cities of Duarte, Arcadia" Bradbury, Monrovia, and Sierra Madre.
AYES: KA}IG, LEWIS, SCHULZ, TRUONG, GARCIA, PARAS.CARACCI NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONEABSENT: FINLAY
13. None.
14. ITEMS TROM CITY-COT]NCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCYIHOUSING AUTHORITY/
DIRECTOR
City Manager Jordan announced that he will be out of town for the next week and Assistant City Manager Petersen will serve as the Acting City Manager during his absence.
Councilmember Kang announced that his daughter won the 50-yard race at the City of DuarteTrack Meet.
Councilmember Garciawished everyone a Happy Mother's Day.
Councihnember Schulz expressed appreciation of all teachers and thanked them for their work; commended StaJf for the successful Mother's Day Tea event; announced a Tea event at Westminster Gardens; and announced a Onelegacy bowling fundraiser event. 5lt0/2022-PAGE 3
Councilmember Truong thanked Staff for the AAPI Heritage Month Proclamation; and thanked all teachers and Mothers for their hard workMayor Pro Tem Paras-Carracci thankd Stafffor the successful Senior Volunteer and Mother's Day Tea events; and commended Stafffor all of their hard work.
15. ADJOT]RI\iMENT
At 8:25 p.m. the City Council adjournedthe meeting.
, Mayor
Annette City Clerk
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