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, MAY 9, 2023
7:00 PM - Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schulz called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
uncilmembers Preser Finlay, Kang, Lewis, Truong, Garcia, Martin Del Campo, Schulz uncilmembers Abser None
- Staff Present: Daniel Jordan, City Manager
Kristen Petersen, Assistant City Manager / Director of
raig 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
Christie or epy Cly Clot Administaire secrets,
2. PLEDGE TO FLAG
The flag salute was led by Sindy Navarro.
3. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
loved by Councilmember Finlay, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Truong, and carried by th ollowing vote of the Council to adopt the agenda
AYES: SCHULZ, KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, NOES:
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
4. SPECIAL ITEMS
A. Community Development Department Update
Completion of the City Dirtyard, amuly provided a de, ament ure i trial as pe maintenance, Windham Hotel, lights at Venezuela Park.
B. Parks and Recreation Department Update
Pereia vention Director Enriquer provided a departmen update and shared upcomin
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Joanna Gee, Duarte Library, shared upcoming library events.
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6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Eric Ortiz expressed concerns for broadband connectivity for low-income residents throughout th San Gabriel Valley.
Sindy Navarro expressed concerns regarding her experience with the Sheriff's Department.
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 - April 25, 2023 Special Meeting and Regular Meeting. (CC/HA/FA) - D. Approval of Warrants - May 9, 2023. (CC/HA/FA)
E. Receive and file the Community Development Department Update for May 2023.
F. Receive and file the Parks and Recreation Department Update for May 2023.
G. Allocation of Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PHLA) Year 3 Funds to the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT) and Adoption of Resolution No. 23-09.
H. Pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
I. Acceptance of Notice of Completion for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Citywide Curb House Address Numbers Project awarded to Care for the Children.
J. Approval of Legislative Letter Urging Full Funding for Transit in Final State Budget.
Moved by Councilmember Finlay, seconded by Councilmember Truong, and carried by the following vote of the Council to approve Items 7A-7G and 71-7J of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: FINLAY, KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ
NOES:
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
H. Authorization of One-Time appreciation pay for part time staff.
Councilmember Garcia expressed appreciation for staff and their hard work.
Moved by Councilmember Finlay, seconded by Councilmember Truong, and carried by the following vote of the Council to approve Item 7H of the Consent Calendar. -
AYES: FINLAY, KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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10. BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
11. CONTINUATION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
12. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ FINANCING
AUTHORITY MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mayor Schulz asked all Staff, Councilmembers, and meeting attendees to state one thing they were grateful for.
13. ADJOURNMENT
- At 7:54 p.m. the City Council adjourned the meeting in memory of David Breaux and Paul Wondries.
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