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, JANUARY 24, 2023
7:00 PM - Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schulz called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Finlay, Kang, Lewis, Truong, Garcia, Martin Del Campo, Schulz Councilmembers Absent: None
- Staff Present: Daniel Jordan, City Manager
Thai Viet Phan, City Attorney
Kristen Petersen, Assistant City Manager / Director of
Administrative Services
Craig Hensley, Director of Community Development
Manuel Enriquez, Director of Parks and Recreation
Brian Villalobos, Director of Public Safety Services
Victoria Rocha, Assistant to the City Manager
Annette Juarez, City Clerk
Christine Soo, Deputy City Clerk/ Administrative Secretary
2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
The flag salute was led by Hope Peoples.
3. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
weekend in Monterey Park.
Mayor Pro-Tem addressed the tragic event that happened in Monterey Park; he expressed sentiments of Monterey Park as a home away from home for many immigrant families and shared the importance of Lunar New Year; he wished everyone peace and good health and offered support to the City of Monterey Park.
Countie ob et semi expressed sade and sympathy over the tales he applaudi i ged the Brandon Tsay for his courageous actions; he wished everyone prosperity and happiness in the new year.
Councilmember Lewis offered condolences to the victims' families; he also commended Brandon Tsay for his bravery.
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Mayor Schulz offered help and support to colleagues, the families of the victims, and the City of Monterey Park.
City Manager Jordan reported that the City Council meeting would be adjourned in memory of the 11 victims who lost their lives and the mother of Duarte Chamber of Commerce Director Shoshana Puccia, Olivia de La Garza.
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Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Truong, seconded by Councilmember Finlay, and carried by the following vote of the Council to adopt the agenda as amended.
AYES: FINLAY, KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
4. SPECIAL ITEMS
A. Mayor's Youth Council Update
Hope Peoples, Mayor's Youth Council term president, announced upcoming events and reported on events the Council has attended
- B. Public Safety Department Update
Public Safety Services Director Villalobos reported on Part One Crimes, the homeless count, and termination of the local emergency related to the Fish Fire.
Discussion ensued regarding the City's portable security cameras.
Council directed staff to conduct research for a suitable number of additional cameras to purchase and report back at the next meeting.
C. Presentation by Frontier - Local Broadband Expansion Doug McAllister, Vice President of External Affairs at Frontier Communications, gave a presentation on the expansion of installation of fiber optics throughout the City.
Discussion ensued regarding the placement of fiber optics, the impact on city streets, and alternate forms of installation.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Joanna Gee, Duarte Library, announced upcoming library events.
Dan Yrigoyen, Parade Committee Chair, announced the return of the Duarte Route 66 Parade and upcoming events to be held at Duarte High School.
Assistant to the City Manager Rocha announced upcoming city events.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
7. 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 - January 10, 2023. (CC/HA/FA)
D. Approval of Warrants - January 24, 2023. (CC/HA/FA)
E. Receive and file the Public Safety Department Status Report for January 2023.
F. Approval of Revised Personnel Rules and Regulations. 01/24/2023 - PAGE 2
G. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-02 proclaiming the termination of a local emergency related to the Fish Fire.
H. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with LPA for the Fitness Center and Aquatic Preliminary Assessment in the amount of $39,000 which includes potential options for the general replacement of the existing pool deck and ADA site improvements; and approval of a budget amendment of $30,000.
1. Adoption of Ordinance No. 915 regarding electronic and paperless filings of fair Politica Practices Commission Campaign Disclosure Statements.
J. Approval of Certificates of Appreciation Recognizing Duarte Historical Museum Volunteers.
K. Approval of a Thank You Letter to Congresswoman Napolitano.
Moved by Councilmember Finlay, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Truong, and carried by the following vote of the Council to approve Items 7A-7K of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: FINLAY, KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Councilmember Finlay left the City Council Meeting at 8:02 p.m.
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
None.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Architerra, Inc to Develop Construction Drawings for Huntington Drive Medians
This Item was pulled during the Adoption of the Agenda.
B. Consideration of a Resolution to Establish a Reward for Information Leading to the Identification, Apprehension, and Conviction of Any Person for the Application of Graffiti in Violation of the Duarte Municipal Code
Public Safety Services Director Villalobos gave a staff report regarding a reward for anyone who provides information leading to identification, apprehension, and conviction of those graffitiing and violating the Duarte Municipal Code.
- Moved by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, and carried by the following vote of the Council to adopt Resolution No. 23-03 to establish a reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of any person for the application of graffiti in violation of the Duarte Municipal Code.
AYES: KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: FINLAY
11. CONTINUATION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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City Manager Jordan discussed setting a date for a City Council Goal Session.
Councineries Matin a Campo ofted houses, do lies to everyone ficted by the Mayor Pro-Tem Truong commended staff for their great work and wished everyone a happy new Carin memberia, i baye star for adin afts suations he reported on amending the -
and the victims of the Monterey Park shooting.
Library and be image prised concerns regarding the homeles sluation around Duate Mon Bay, he rite happy cady octop the is is on, Disor and oy part and tal Mayor Schulz expressed sympathy for the victims of the recent shootings, and she shared that she is looking forward to the new pilot mental health program with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government.
13. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:36 p.m., the City Council adjourned the meeting in memory of the victims of the Monterey Park shooting, their families, and Olivia de La Garza.
ody Schulz, Mayo
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Annette Juarez, City Clerk
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