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 23, 2023
6:00 PM - Closed Session
7:00 PM - Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schulz called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Finlay (arrived at 6:13 p.m.), Kang, Lewis, Garcia, Martin Del - Campo, Schulz
Councilmembers Absent:
Staff Present: Thai Viet Phan, City Attorney
Daniel Jordan, City Manager
Annette Juarez, City Clerk
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Lino Paras requested clarification on the language used on the agenda for the evaluation of the City Attorney and inquired if the contracted City Attorney was considered a City employee.
City Attorney Phan clarified that contractors which take the place of a city employee are considered an employee for evaluation purposes.
3. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into closed session at 6:07 p.m. to discuss the following items:
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION: Government Code Section 54957 - Title: City Attorney
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE) - Government Code Section 54957.6: Title: City Attorney
7:00 PM - REGULAR SESSION
4. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schulz called the open session to order at 7:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Finlay, Kang, Lewis, Garcia, Martin Del Campo, Schulz Councilmembers Absent: Truong
Staff Present: Daniel Jordan, City Manager
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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
Albert Nuñez, Management Aide
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5. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
The flag salute was led by Fire Chief Mike Inman.
6. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Councilmember Finlay, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried by the following vote of the Council to adopt the agenda.
AYES: FINLAY, KANG, LEWIS, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: TRUONG
7. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORI
- City Attorney Phan announced that no reportable action was taken.
8. SPECIAL ITEMS
A. Recognition of Duarte Public Access Boardmembers
Mayor Schulz presented certificates of recognition to the Duarte Public Access Boardmembers and thanked them for their work.
B. Proclamation Proclaiming May 2023 as Older Americans' Month and Recognition of Senior Center Volunteer of the Year Carmen Wong
Recreation Supervisor Susie Perez presented a Proclamation for May 2023 to be declared as Older Americans' Month and recognized the Senior Center Volunteer of the Year, Carmen Wong.
C. Public Safety Department Update
Director of Public Safety Villalobos reported on Part 1 Crimes and the termination of the COVID-19 emergency; he also shared that the City of Duarte received the ICMA award for the D.A.R.T program.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Joanna Gee, Duarte Library, announced upcoming library events.
Shoshanna Puccia, Duarte Chamber of Commerce, reported on upcoming Chamber events.
Assistant to the City Manager Rocha announced upcoming city events.
10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Acting Captain Jorge Meza from Temple Station introduced himself and shared that he looks forward to working with the City of Duarte.
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11. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Approval for Agreement for the Employment of City Manager for the City of Duarte 'ity Attorney Phan presented the agreement for the employment of Brian Villalobos as the Ci anager of the City of Duarte; she provided background information and qualifications for Bria Villalobos; and reviewed the terms of the employment contract. 5/23/2023 - PAGE 2
Moved by Councilmember Finlay, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried by the following vote of the Council to approve an agreement for the employment of Brian Villalobos as the City Manager for the City of Duarte.
AYES: FINLAY, KANG, LEWIS, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: TRUONG
Lino Paras expressed his appreciation for City Manager Jordan and commended the choice of Brian Villalobos as the next City Manager. He also expressed his opinions regarding the Cit Manager contract.
Incoming City Manager Villalobos shared a few words of appreciation for his family and everyone that helped him along the way to becoming the next City Manager. - The City Council offered congratulatory words for incoming City Manager Villalobos.
The City Council expressed appreciation for City Manager Jordan and all the work he has accomplished for the City.
The City Council recessed for a brief Farewell and Welcome Reception in honor of outgoing City Manager Dan Jordan and incoming City Manager Brian Villalobos.
12. 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 - May 9, 2023 Special Meeting, May 9, 2023 Regular Meeting, and May 11, 2023 Special Meeting. (CC/HA/FA)
D. Approval of Warrants - May 23, 2023. (CC/HA/FA)
E. Receive and file the Public Safety Department Status Report for May 2023.
F. Approval for the Annual County of Los Angeles Probation Department Agreement for Prevention and Intervention Program.
G. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-10 to establishing an Appropriations Limit Pursuant to the Provisions of Article XIII B of the California Constitution.
I. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-11 to Set a Public Hearing for Citywide Landscape an ighting Assessment District and Neighborhood District
I. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-12 proclaiming the termination of a local emergency. . Adoption of Resolution No. 23-13 establishing a Salary Schedule and Compensation Plan fo he Unrepresented Regular Employee Assistant City Manage .. Acceptance of Notice of Completion for the Construction of Duarte City Hall AD mprovement Project - CDBG Project No. 602171-20
L. Approval of Legislative Letter of Opposition of Civilian Oversight Commission Rotation Recommendation.
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Moved by Councilmember Kang, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried by the following vote of the Council to approve Items 12A-12L of the Consent Calendar AYES: FINLAY, KANG, LEWIS, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: TRUONG
13. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
None.
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
- 15. CONTINUATION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chuck Levin complimented the City on the facilities that he utilizes.
Mayor Schulz presented a certificate of recognition to City Manager Jordan.
16. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/FINANCING
AUTHORITY MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mayor Schulz asked all meeting attendees to state one thing they were grateful for.
The City Council thanked City Manager Jordan and Assistant to the City Manager Rocha for all of the work they have done for the City and wished them well on their future endeavors.
17. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:02 p.m. the City Council adjourned the meeting in memory of Reid Gorecki vinn truong. Mayor pro-Tem
Annette Juarez, City Clerk
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