CITY OF DUARTE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
THE DUARTE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND THE DUARTE COMMUNITY
FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022
:30 PM - Closed Sessic
00 PM - Regular Sessi
CLOSED SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Finlay called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Lewis, Truong, Garcia, Finlay
Councilmembers Absent: Kang, Schulz
Staff Present: Daniel Jordan, City Manager
Thai Viet Phan, City Attorney
Annette Juarez, City Clerk
2. PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION
None
3. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into closed session at 5:31 p.m. to discuss the following:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) Title: City Manager
REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Finlay called the meeting to order at 7:16 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
ouncilmembers Presen Lewis, Kang, Truong, Garcia, Finlay ouncilmembers Absen Kang
Staff Present: Daniel Jordan, City Manager
Thai Viet Phan, City Attorney
Kristen Peterson, Assistant City Manager / Director of
Administrative Services
Manuel Enriquez, Director of Parks and Recreation
Brian Villalobos, Director of Public Safety Services
Victoria Rocha, Assistant to the City Manager
Albert Nunez, Management Aide
Annette Juarez, City Clerk
2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
The flag salute was led by Management Aide Nunez.
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3. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Lewis requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Vin Scully and Grace Williams.
Moved by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Truong, and carried by the following vote of the Council to adopt the agenda as amended.
AYES: LEWIS, SCHULZ, TRUONG, GARCIA, FINLAY
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: KANG
City Attorney Phan announced that there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session.
4. SPECIAL ITEMS
A. Presentation by the California Department of Insurance regarding the Safer from Wildfires Program
Armine Sargsyan, California Department of Insurance, gave a presentation regarding the Safer from Wildfires framework, and provided information about suggested home upgrades that would allow homeowners receive insurance discounts.
She responded to questions regarding the various agencies that were consulted with, insurance carriers providing discounts, home hardening, and grants available to the City.
B. Proclamation proclaiming August 7-13 as Farmers Market Week in the City of Duarte Shosana Puccia, Duarte Chamber of Commerce, announced various activities being hosted by the Chamber of Commerce in honor of Farmers Market Week.
The proclamation was presented to the Duarte Chamber of Commerce.
C. Presentation by Burrtec regarding the Residential Food Waste Program for SB 1383 Compliance
Michael Heftman, Burtec, gave a presentation on the Residential Food Waste Program discussing SB 1383 regulations, best practices for residents to meet program requirements, and materials that are acceptable to be placed in the green trash bins.
D. Presentation on 210 Freeway Closure Mitigation Plan
Director of Public Safety Villalobos discussed the City's plan to mitigate the effects of the upcoming closure of the 210 Freeway.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Jenny Gable, Duarte Library, announced upcoming library programs and events.
Assistant to the City Manager Rocha announced upcoming City events and introduced newly hired Management Aide, Albert Nunez.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Lino Paras thanked City Staff for hanging a banner honoring the birthday of Mayor Pro-tem Paras- Caracci at the Teen Center; stated the importance of the City Clerk being available during the election period; and inquired about whether a qualified individual will be available at City Hall on the final day of the nomination filing period while City Hall is closed City Clerk Juarez confirmed that she would be available at City Hall on Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. for the closing of the election nomination period. 8/9/2022 - PAGE 2
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment
Lino Paras addressed the City Council regarding Item 7C to express his concers regarding the minutes not being placed on the agenda for approval at the next consecutive meeting; and inquired about the amendment to Resolution Nos. 22-26 and 22-28 in Item 7K.
City Attorney Phan provided an explanation for the amendment to the ballot measure question and stated that the amendment is technical and did not affect the understanding of the question.
A. Motion to read all Resolutions and ordinances presented for consideration by Title only and waive further reading. (CC/HA/FA)
B. Approval of absence(s) of City Council member(s) from the City Council meeting.
C. Approval of minutes - June 14, 2022, Regular Meeting. (CC/HA/FA) D. Approval of warrants - August 9, 2022. (CC/HA/FA)
E. Receive and file the Parks and Recreation Department Status Report for August 2022.
F. Receive and file the Community Development Department Status Report for August 2022.
G. Authorization for the City Manager to execute a Design professional Services Agreement with Bellfree Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $30,000.00 for Trail Assessment of Fish Canyon Falls Trail.
1. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-31 designating the applicant agent for the approve ipplication for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program by Federal Emergency Managemen Agency.
I. Approval of a Letter of Support for Girl Scout Troop 2851 Gold Award Project's Advocacy Efforts.
1. April aley Council of Go of tents S Regel od Periver in ir the San K. Adoption of Resolution No. 22-32 amending Resolution No. 22-26 and Resolution No. 22-28 to reflect the corrected ballot question to meet word count requirements as determined by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Moved by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Schulz, and carried by the following vote of the Council to approve Items A-K of the Consent Calendar AYES: LEWIS, SCHULZ, TRUONG, GARCIA, FINLAY
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: KANG
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
None.
9. BUSINESS ITEMS
Discussion and possible action regarding City Councilmember attendance and designation of a voting delegate and voting alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo September 7-9, 2022
There was brief discussion regarding conference attendance and the selection of a voting delegate. 8/9/2022 - PAGE 3
Mled by le of time council to designate ounci Concernewis the go, and ariad for the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo.
LEWIS, SCHULZ, TRUONG, GARCIA, FINLAY
NOES:
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: KANG
10. CONTINUATION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
11. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/
FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
City Manger Doden weed Mangement Aide Numer and his Ancient Gi City Attorney Phan announced deadlines to submit ballot initiative arguments and file nomination Councilmember Truong thanked Staff for their work and for hanging the Happy Birthday banner in honor of Mayor Pro-tem Paras-Caracci; and congratulated Director of Parks and Recreation Enriquez for being a 2022 California JPIA Capstone Award Finalist.
Councilmember Schulz expressed her appreciation of Staff.
Councilmember Garcia thanked Staff for their work; and reminded everyone to visit the Farmers Market and attend the final Concerts in the Park event.
Councilmember Lewis thanked Staff for their work; thanked the Public Safety Department secretary for her assistance with obtaining documents; and thanked Los Angeles Supervisor Barger for the backpack giveaway event; thanked the M.A.D. Town Council for the invitation to the event; gave his sentiments and shared memories about Grace Williams; and shared interesting facts about Vin Scully in honor of his recent passing.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:45 p.m. the City Council adjourned the meeting.
Margaret finlay, Mayor
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Annette Juarez, City Clerk
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