CITY OF DUARTE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
THE DUARTE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND THE DUARTE COMMUNITY
FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
UESDAY, July 25, 202
00 PM - Regular Sessi
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schulz called the open session to order at 7:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Kang, Lewis, Truong, Garcia, Martin Del Campo, Schulz Councilmembers Absent: Finlay
Staff Present:
AdminiStrative Servistant City Manager / Director of
raig Hensley, Director of Community Developmen
anuel Enriquez, Director of Parks and Recreatio
Shine So, Depury City Clerk Administrative Secretary
2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
The flag salute was led by Mayor Schulz.
3. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Truong, and carried by the following vote of the Council to adopt the agenda.
AYES: KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: FINLAY
4. SPECIAL ITEMS
A. Public Safety Department Update
Sergeant Fiedler provided a Public Safety Department Update; he reported on public safety efforts for the Independence Day event, the fireworks suppression deployment, and Part 1 Crimes.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Joanna Gee, from Duarte Library, announced upcoming library events.
Deputy City Clerk Soo announced upcoming city events.
6. ORAL, COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Lino Paras suggested bringing back individual links to agenda items for online viewership.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Juarez reported that there was a clerical error on the calendar included in Resolution 23-20 for Item H.
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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 Councilmembers) from the City Council meeting.
C. Approval of Minutes - July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting. (CC/HA/FA) D. Approval of Warrants - July 25, 2023. (CC/HA/FA)
E. Receive and file the Public Safety Department Update for May 2023.
F. Receive and file the Monthly Financial Update for May 2023.
G. Acceptance of Notice of Completion for the FY 2022-2023 Street Rehabilitation Project No. 23-5 for All American Asphalt in the amount of $792,983.90.
H. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-20 to Establishing a Regular Council Meeting Schedule.
I. Adoption of Resolution No. 23-21 Establishing a Holiday Schedule for City Employees.
Moved by Councilmember Martin Del Campo, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried by the following vote of the Council to approve Items 7A-7I of the Consent Calendar, with the clerical amendment to Item H, Resolution No. 23-20.
AYES: KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: FINLAY
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
None.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Duarte Municipal Code Regarding Holidays City Attorney Phan provided a staff report for the proposed ordinance. She reported that the item is a "clean-up" item for the section regarding holidays in the Duarte Municipal Code.
Mayor Schulz opened the Public Hearing at 7:18 p.m.
No public testimony was received.
Mayor Schulz closed the Public Hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Truong, and carried by the following vote of the Council to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 919 to amend Duarte Municipal Code Chapter 2.08 regarding City holidays.
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AYES: KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: FINLAY
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Consideration for Approval of a City Council Decorum Policy ino Paras shared his concerns for the number of items on the Consent Calendar and suggeste laving a script for the running of the Council meetings 7/25/2023 - PAGE 2
City Attorney Phan reported that the proposed decorum policy lays out expectations for councilmembers, staff, and members of the public who attend council meetings.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Truong, seconded by Councilmember Martin Del Campo, and carried by the following vote of the Council to adopt Resolution No. 23-22 approving a decorum policy for City Council meetings.
AYES: KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: FINLAY
B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Designation of a Voting Delegate and Voting Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo September 20-22, 2023, Sacramento
- Mayor Pro Tem Truong nominated Councilmember Lewis as the voting delegate. loved by Mayor Pro Tem Truong, seconded by Councilmember Martin Del Campo, and carri y the following vote of the Council to designate Councilmember Lewis as the voting delegate fo the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo September 20-22, 2023, Sacramento.
AYES: KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: FINLAY
Mayor Pro Tem Truong nominated Councilmember Kang as the voting alternate.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Truong, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried by the following vote of the Council to designate Councilmember Kang as the voting alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo September 20-22, 2023, Sacramento.
AYES: KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ NOES:
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: FINLAY
C. Consideration of Award of Contract for Professional Services Agreement with RKA Consulting Group to Complete Aerial Survey and Utility Research and Provide Final Basemap of Huntington Drive for the Purpose of Various Future Projects Along Huntington Drive Corridor
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AYES: KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: FINLAY
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D. Consideration of Award of Contract for Professional Services Agreement with Agreement with Armstrong & Walker to Develop Construction Drawings for Huntington Drive Medians Community Development Director Hensley reported that the agreement is for construction drawings and creating a concept plan for Huntington Drive medians; he shared that the project does not include undergrounding utility wires.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Truong, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, and carried by the AYES: KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: FINLAY
Anna Armstrong and Richard Walker briefly introduced themselves and the projects they previously worked on.
E. Consideration to Approve an Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with the Los Angeles Regional Agency (LARA) to Reflect Changes in the State Legislature Specific to New Organic Waste Reduction Laws
City Manager Villalobos gave a staff report, stating that the amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement would allow the City to continue working with the Los Angeles Regional Agency to meet SB 1383 requirements.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Truong, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, and carried by the following vote of the Council to adopt Resolution No. 23-23 approving an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with the Los Angeles Regional Agency.
AYES: KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: FINLAY
F. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement for Analysis of Proposed Cannabis Initiative
Lino Paras shared his concerns regarding the amount of money to be spent on the analysis.
Assistant City Manager Petersen reported that this agreement would allow the City to consider inancial aspects and impacts of the proposed initiative; she shared that the analysis could generat ptions for the Council to consider
City Manager Villalobos reported that City staff does not have the technical expertise to perform the analysis; and shared that the initiative could trigger a potential March 2024 election. - City Attorney clarified that the proposed agreement with HdL is solely a fiscal impact analysis specific to the cannabis initiative; and reported that qualifying signatures are reviewed by the LA County Registrar-Recorder's Office.
loved by Mayor Pro Tem Truong, seconded by Councilmember Kang, and carried by t llowing vote of the Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional servic 530, oment with Hal. for the analysis of the proposed cannabis initiative in an amount not to exceed AYES: KANG, LEWIS, TRUONG, GARCIA, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, SCHULZ NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: FINLAY
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11. CONTINUATION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
12. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/FINANCING
AUTHORITY MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mayor Schulz asked Councilmembers, Staff, and all meeting attendees to state one thing they were grateful for.
13. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:19 p.m. the City Council adjourned the meeting.
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Jody Schulz, Mayor
Atten
Annettè Juarez,
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