CITY OF DUARTE
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUARTE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024 - 5:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Truong called the Special Meeting to order at 5:47 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Finlay, Lewis, Schulz, Martin Del Campo, Garcia, Truong Councilmembers Absent:
Staff Present: rian Villalobos, City Manag
risten Petersen, Assistant City Manag / Director
Administrative Services
Craig Hensley, Director of Community Development
Lary Brenda, Dreit of Pric Saty Soris
Annette Juarez, City Clerk
Frances Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk
2. DUARTE PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT WORKSHOP
A. PROJECT OVERVIEW
rector of Parks and Recreation Manuel Enriquez provided an overview of the project. listed tl 'olect goals. detailed the timeline to date: shared the concent nlans: summarized feedbar received during community meetings; and highlighted the adopted budget and funding sources for the project. He also answered questions posed by the City Council regarding the park project logistics and the plan renditions.
B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS LISTED ON THIS AGENDA
oe raliti voiced displeasure at the process of designing and presenting to the public the Duart ark Revitalization Project. as well as the lack of green space per the concept plan:
Celia ali expressed concern pin hesize of green ace being rade to acantmancell the proposed playground amenities.
Michelsire and one i lo nice pace, ped to idea of a dos pank; and Bean Pen fox pesed openia tire pres the cons and plar than sed poe farthe proposed pian revitalization.
expressed concern with removing green space.
for s pardo park, his opinios regardin ta ded far and aste ted sung aside Donald and Berine Watson and Bernice Recreation Trail and the Royal Oaks Park.
C. PROJECT DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO STAFF
ouncilmember Martin Del Campo shared feedback she received from her constituents regardir e need for a dog park and also expressed her own experiences with the dog park communit 8/13/2024 - PAGE 1
Councilmember Shulz shared the requests made by her constituents to support the creation of a dog park, highlighted the vast area of green space across various parks in the City; and provided feedback on the project.
Clarification was made regarding the intended purpose of the Council discussion portion of the meeting.
Per questions posed by the City Council, Director Enriquez confirmed the size of the proposed dog (cation orthe proposed pack bed the cost breakdown of the project and suggested changing the Conversation was had regarding the logistics and financial impact of having a building located a Beardslee Park instead of Duarte Park and utilizing nearby existing buildings instead Councilmember Lewis stated his opinions on having a dog park; supported the relocation of the park building to Beardslee Park; and also suggested using existing sports facilities for recreation programming.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia highlighted the amount of support for a dog park he has heard from numerous residents within his District.
In response to questions raised by the City Council, Director Enriquez stated the scope of work of the project; detailed how the final concept came to be and confirmed logistics of the plan; clarified the recommendations presented in 2017 by the Parks and Recreation Commission and the nance ce Alby the Pand in Reced to Depart responsibily and Discussion ensued about future recreation event relocations if necessary. Conversation was also had regarding the changes that have occurred since 2017 in relation to the City's demographics and the demand for a dog park. Clarification was made regarding the 2017 JPIA recommendation and their implications as being guidelines.
Following further discussion regarding the residents' inputs and the City's need as a whole, the City Council provided direction to Staff to bring back a new proposed contract with the consultant to phase out the project, identify the funding sources available, and reevaluate the proposed park building options as well as other features.
3. ADJOURNMENT - To Scheduled Regular City Council Meeting At 7:06 p.m. the City Council adjourned the meeting to the scheduled regular City Council Meeting.
Vinh Truong, Mayor
Annette Marez, City Clerk
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