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, MARCH 28, 2023
7:00 PM - Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schulz called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Finlay, Kang, Lewis, Truong, Garcia, Martin Del Campo, Schulz Councilmembers Absent:
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Craig Hensley, Director of Community Developmen
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 Senator Rubio representative, Alex Avanesyan.
3. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
oved by Councilmember Finlay, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Truong, and carried by t llowing vote of the Council to adopt the agend
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
Members of the Mayor's Youth Council shared upcoming events and reported on events the Council has participated in.
B. Presentation of Duarte Public Safety Crime Prevention Programs with Azusa Pacific University
Public Safety Services Director Villalobos introduced Azusa Pacific University Professor, Dr.
Tuthill, and provided a brief background of the City's public safety programs.
Dr. Tutill presented a preliminary evaluation of the Duarte Youth Violence Intervention Programs; discussed various themes the programs necessitate to create a positive environment; and shared how these programs have lasting impacts on the lives of the youth.
C. Public Safety Department Update
Public Safety Director Villalobos provided an update on Part One crimes; he reported on the tabletop training the Public Safety Department had with LA County Fire and LA County Sheriff's Department.
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5. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Assistant to the City Manager Rocha announced upcoming city events.
Jenny, from the Duarte Library, announced upcoming library events.
Alex Avanesyan introduced himself as the new district representative for the City of Duarte from Senator Susan Rubio's office. He shared that he was looking forward to working with the City.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
John Fasana suggested fundraising for the upcoming fireworks show, inquired about fire zones and inspections, and he suggested having a presentation on the water barrel pilot.
Gene Jones expressed concerns about the accessibility of the mulch at the mulch giveaway event and suggested that the event be hosted at a parking lot.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to read all Resolutions and ordinances presented for consideration by Title only an waive further reading. (CC/HA/FA
B. Approval of absence(s) of City Councilmembers) from the City Council meeting.
C. Approval of Minutes - March 14, 2023 Special Meeting and March 14, 2023 Regular Meeting. (CC/HA/FA)
D. Approval of Warrants - March 28, 2023. (CC/HA/FA)
E. Receive and file the Public Safety Department Status Report for March 2023.
F. Approval of an Agreement for Municipal Citation Legal Services with Civica Law Group, APC.
G. Approval of and Agreement for Code Enforcement Legal Services Civica Law Group, APC.
H. Award of Contract for the FY 22-23 Street Rehabilitation Project to All American Asphalt in the amount of $794,222.
I. Adoption of Resolution 23-05 to adopt a plan for FY 2023-24 SB1 Funding: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Project List.
J. Approval of Cal Cities FY 2023-24 State Budget Asks and Requests Letter.
K. Approval of City Council Conference Attendance.
Moved by Councilmember Finlay, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried by the following vote of the Council to approve Items 7A-7K of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: SCHLAY, KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, NOES:
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
None.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with MIG for Design Services - Duarte Park Revitalization
Councilmember Kang left the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
arks and Recreation Director Enriquez presented a stafi report: he described the curre onditions of Duarte Park, the challenges posed by outdated infrastructure of the park, ar proposed ideas to revitalize the park. He also reported that public engagement will be a component before development takes place and that the new play areas will be inclusive and meet ADA requirements.
Moved by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Finlay, and carried by the following vote of the Council to authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. in the amount of $54,240 for design services for the Duarte Park Revitalization project.
AYES: FINLAY, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: KANG
11. CONTINUATION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
12. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/
FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
Mayor Schulz asked Staff, Councilmembers, and all meeting attendees to state one thing they were grateful for.
Councilmember Garcia offered condolences to Peggy Lorretta Robinson's family.
13. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:24 p.m. the City Council adjourned the meeting in memory of Peggy Loretta Robinson.
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Annette Juarez, City Clerk
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