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, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
6:00 PM - Closed Session
7:00 PM - Regular Session
CLOSED SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Finlay called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Kang, Lewis, Truong, Garcia, Finlay *Councilmember Kang arrived at 6:05 p.m.
Councilmembers Absent:
Staff Present: Daniel Jordan, City Manager
Thai Viet Phan, City Attorney
Annette Juarez, City Clerk
2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Trung, and carried by the following vote of the Council to adopt the agenda
AYES: LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, FINLAY
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: KANG, SCHULZ
3. PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION
None.
4. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into closed session at 6:02 p.m. to discuss the following:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) Title: City Manager
REGULAR SESSION
5. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Finlay called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Kang, Lewis, Kang, Truong, Garcia, Finlay Councilmembers Absent: Schulz
Staff Present: Daniel Jordan, City Manager
Kristen Petersen, 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
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6. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
The flag salute was led by Rosa Holguin.
7. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Phan announced that there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session.
8. SPECIAL ITEMS
A. Presentation of a proclamation proclaiming September 11-17 as National Patriotism Week in the City of Duarte to the Duarte Elks Lodge #1427
A proclamation proclaiming September 11-17 as National Patriotism Week in the City of Duarte was presented to Irene Lozano, President of the Duarte Elks Lodge #1427.
B. Parks and Recreation Department Update
Director of Parks and Recreation Enriquez gave an update on the Fish Canyon Falls Trail Planning estoration Project; announced registration for Fall recreation classes; provided information abou pcoming events; and gave an update on a recent community meeting held regarding a dog parl
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Joanna Gee, Duarte Library, announced upcoming library programs and events.
Assistant to the City Manager Rocha announced upcoming City.
Andrew Smith, Executive Director of Royal Oaks and Westminster Gardens, introduced himself and provided information about the organization and its partnerships.
10. QRAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
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 Councilmember(s) from the City Council meeting C. Approval of minutes - June 28, 2022, July 12, 2022, and July 26, 2022. (CC/HA/FA) D. Approval of warrants - August 23, 2022 and September 13, 2022. (CC/HA/FA) E. Receive and file the Parks and Recreation Department Status Report for September 2022.
F. Receive and file the Community Development Department Status Report for September 2022.
G. Approval of a Veto Request Letter regarding Senate Bill 1127 (Atkins) Workers' Compensation: Liability Presumptions.
Moved by Councilmember Kang, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, and carried by the following vote of the Council to approve Items A-G of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, FINLAY
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SCHULZ
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12. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
None.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Municipal Code Amendment 22-03 - A city-initiated request to modify Duarte Municipal Code Chapter 16.04.100, to provide new building standards for electric vehicle charging stations that comply with State law; and first reading of Ordinance No. 911 Assistant Planner Nash presented the Staff Report describing Municipal Code Amendment 22-03 which would provide new building standards related to election vehicle charging stations in compliance with the requirements of Assembly Bill 1236 and Assembly Bill 970.
Mayor Finlay opened the Public Hearing at 7:41 p.m.
City Clerk Juarez announced that no written comment was received Public Comment
None
Mayor Finlay closed the Public Hearing at 7:41 p.m.
There was brief discussion about electric charging stations.
Moved by Councilmember Truong, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried by the following vote of the Council to introduce for first reading, Ordinance No. 911 modifying Duarte Municipal Code Chapter 16.04.100, to provide new building standards for electric vehicle charging stations that comply with State law.
AYES: KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, FINLAY
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SCHULZ
14. BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
15. CONTINUATION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
eve Hernandez addressed the Council to state that Westminster Gardens has previously host ERT Training; and commented on 9/11 and the cost of freedo
16. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/
FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
Councilmember Truong thanked Staff; and thanked the residents that stayed for the Council Meeting.
Councilmember Garcia thanked Staff for their work; expressed his appreciation of the cooling enter at the library; invited everyone to the upcoming Neighborhood Watch Meeting; encourage veryone to attend the upcoming City Picnic; and announced a tree planting ceremony in memor of former Councilmember Bryan Urias.
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Councilmember Kang inquired about a freeway closure at the 605 and 210 junctions; and inquired about an increase in transients in the area.
Director of Public Safety discussed homelessness.
Councilmember Lewis reported on the League of California Cities Conference that he attended Mayor Finlay expressed her appreciation of the Library's partnership in hosting a cooling center; announced that Queen Elizabeth II visited the City of Duarte in 1983 to help dedicate a building at the City of Hope; and shared memories of Ventura County Supervisor Carmen Ramirez
17. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:11 p.m. the City Council adjourned the meeting in memory of Ventura County Supervisor Carmen Ramirez and Queen Elizabeth II.
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Annette Juarez, City Clerk
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