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, FEBRUARY 27, 2024
6:00 PM - Closed Session
7:00 PM - Regular Session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Truong called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Brian Villalobos, City Manager
Thai Viet Phan, City Attorney
Craig Hensley, Director of Community Development
Annette Juarez, City Clerk
2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Councilmember Finlay, seconded by Councilmember Martin Del Campo, and carried by the following vote of the Council to adopt the agenda.
AYES: FINLAY, KANG, LEWIS, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, GARCIA, TRUONG NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SCHULZ
Councilmember Kang announced that he is recused from discussing or voting on the closed session item because he lives within 500 feet of the property in question.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
4. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into closed session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the following:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code §
REGULAR SESSION
5. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Truong called the open session to order at 7:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present Finlay, Kang, Lewis, Truong, Garcia, Martin Del Campo ouncilmembers Absent Schulz
Staff Present: Brian Villalobos, City Manager
Thai Viet Phan, City Attorney
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ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Councilmember Finlay, seconded by Councilmember Kang, and carried by the following vote of the Council to adopt the agenda.
AYES: FINLAY, KANG, LEWIS, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, GARCIA, TRUONG NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SCHULZ
6. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
The flag salute was led by Assistant Fire Chief Cabrera.
7. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Phan announced that no reportable action was taken.
8. SPECIAL ITEMS
A. Mayor's Youth Council Update
President Hope Peoples and Vice President Diya Patel gave an update on recent and upcoming Mayor's Youth Council events.
B. Introduction of this Year's Youthworks Internship Program Participants Recreation Supervisor Mays introduced the participants of the Youthworks Internship Program.
C. CArts Update
Dr. Greg Endelman gave an overview of CArts academics and gave an update on the school's success.
D. Public Safety Department Update
Director of Public Safety Breceda gave a department update stating that there was an increase to Part I crimes and the reasons for the increase; discussed the mud and debris flow from the recent
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Joanna Gee, Duarte Library, announced upcoming library events.
City Clerk Juarez announced upcoming city events.
Rotary Club of Duarte members gave a brief history of women in the club and announced upcoming International Women's Day events.
10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None
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11. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of absence(s) of City Councilmember(s) from the City Council meeting.
B. Motion to read all Resolutions and ordinances presented for consideration by Title only and waive further reading. (CC/HA/FA)
C. Approval of Minutes - February 13, 2024. (CC/HA/FA)
D. Approval of Warrants - February 27, 2024. (CC/HA/FA) E. Receive and file the Monthly Financial Update for December 2023.
F. Receive and file the Public Safety Department Update.
G. Ordinance No. 922 Purchasing Requirements to add language to the Duarte Municipal Code relating to Exemptions from Purchasing Requirements was adopted by second reading. * Ordinance on overing he ping se or cly racie was al oped by second et les.
I. The City Manager was authorized to sign a five year agreement with Precision Concrete Cutting for sidewalk maintenance services.
Moved by Councilmember Finlay, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, and carried by the following vote of the Council to approve Items 7A-71 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: FINLAY, KANG, LEWIS, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, GARCIA, TRUONG NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SCHULZ
12. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
None.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Report
Issistant to the City Manager/Director of Administrative Services Petersen presented the 2023-2 nid-year budget report which indicates a projected deficit of $470k. Projected General Fun June 2024 is $22 million which is 93% of the General Fund expenditures.
Public Comment
John Fasana suggested that the City consider creating a grant or fund that could be used in conjunction with the State Brace + Bolt program to assist residents with protecting housing.
Moved by Councilmember Finlay, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, and carried by the following vote of the Council to receive and file the mid-year budget report and approve the corresponding budget amendments as delineated in Attachment 2.
AYES: FINLAY, KANG, LEWIS, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, GARCIA, TRUONG NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SCHULZ
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B. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Calendar
Assistant to the City Manager/Director of Administrative Services Petersen presented a proposer udget calendar which included a Capital Improvement Program workshop and Budget workshop Sloved volour til counci fo apr seconded bey condi, and set i budger rari try 5. .m. on April 30, 2024
AYES: FINLAY, KANG, LEWIS, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, GARCIA, TRUONG NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SCHULZ
14. CONTINUATION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
15. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING _AUTHORITY/FINANCING
AUTHORITY MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR/REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53232.3
Councilmember Kang commended LAHSA staff members Julian Flowers and Shannon Finley for their assistance with providing a local homeless individual with resources.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia commended Assistant to the City Manager/Director of Administrative Services Petersen and the Finance team for their work on the budget.
13. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:15 p.m., the City Council adjourned the meeting.
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Vinh Truong, Mayor
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Annette Juarez, City Clerk
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