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CITY OF DUARTE
AGENDA
REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/DUARTE
COMMUNITY FACILITIES FINANCING
AUTHORITY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1600 HUNTINGTON DRIVE, DUARTE, CA 91010
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
7:00 PM
MISSION STATEMENT
With integrity and transparency, the City of Duarte provides exemplary public services in a caring and fiscally responsible manner with a commitment to our community’s future.
Vinh Truong, Mayor
Cesar Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem
Margaret Finlay, Councilmember
Samuel Kang, Councilmember
Toney Lewis, Councilmember
Jody Schulz, Councilmember
Tera Martin Del Campo, Councilmember
City/Authority Staff:
Brian Villalobos, City Manager
Kristen Petersen, Assistant City Manager and Director of Administrative Services Craig Hensley, Director of Community Development
Manuel Enriquez, Director of Parks and Recreation
Larry Breceda, Director of Public Safety Services
Thai Viet Phan, City Attorney
Annette Juarez, City Clerk
ADA ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Manager's office at (626) 357-7931. Notification no later than 1:00 p.m. on the day preceding the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assist your accessibility to this meeting.
Notice:
Any documents distributed by the City/Authorities to a majority of the City Council/Housing Authority/Financing Authority Board less than 72 hours prior to the City Council/Housing City Council November 12, 2024 Page | 2
Authority/Financing Authority meeting will be made available for public inspection at City Hall, 1600 Huntington Drive, Duarte, CA 91010, during normal business hours, except such documents that relate to closed session items or which are otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law.
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7:00 PM OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
A. City Manager Written Comments
2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
3. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
4. SPECIAL ITEMS
A. Recognition - Roberto Martinez, Family Barbers
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B. 2024 SGVCOG Update
C. Recognition of Art Ad Hoc Committee
D. Community Development Department Update
E. Parks and Recreation Department Update
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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. Approve absence(s) of City Councilmember(s) from the City Council meeting C. Approval of Minutes - October 22, 2024 Regular Meeting (CC/HA/FA) Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of October 22, 2024.
D. Approval of Warrants - November 12, 2024 (CC/HA/FA)
Recommended Action: Approve the warrants of November 12, 2024.
E. Community Development Department Update
Recommended Action: Receive and File the Community Development Department Update.
F. Parks and Recreation Department Update
Recommended Action: Receive and File the Parks and Recreation Department Update.
G. Memo - Council Conference Approval
Recommended Action: Approve Council travel to upcoming conferences.
H. Contract with Springbrook Realty Advisors to develop an affordable housing analysis and regulatory agreement for the Crestfield Townhomes development Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with Springbrook Realty Advisors to develop and affordable housing analysis and regulatory agreement for the Crestfield Townhomes development.
I. Ordinance 926 Second Reading - Business License Fees Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 926.
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J. Ordinance 927 Second Reading - Afforable Housing Overlay Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 927.
K. Award of Contract for the Huntington Drive Median Islands Landscape Improvements Project No. 25-5
Recommended Action: Approve the award of contract for the Huntington Drive Median Islands Landscape Improvements Project to FS Contractors Inc. in the amount of $2,202,130.00 with an approved 15% contingency totaling $2,532,449.50.
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Professional Services Agreement with MIG for Design Services of the Teen Center Outdoor Boxing Patio
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute this Professional Services Agreement with MIG in the amount of $53,022, plus a ten-percent contingency, for design services of the Teen Center Outdoor Boxing Patio.
B. Selection and Approval of 2024 Call for Artists Utility Box Art Designs and Recommendation for Freeway Wall Community Identifier
Recommended Action: 1) Select and approve a recommended design for each utility box location; 2) Approve the Arts Ad Hoc Committee’s recommendation to prioritize a community identifier for future public art on Mountain Avenue, with a budget not to exceed $60,000.
C. Discussion and Direction Regarding the Duarte Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Support Recommendations
Recommended Action: Discuss and consider the recommendations proposed in Stratiscope’s Duarte Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Support Report.
11. CONTINUATION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
12. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBERS
AND CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53232.3
13. ADJOURNMENT
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
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I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing Agenda was posted at the following locations: City Hall – 1600 Huntington Drive, Duarte Public Safety Department – 1042 Huntington Drive, Duarte Library – 1301 Buena Vista Street, and the City of Duarte website (www.accessduarte.com) not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2.
Dated this 6th day of November, 2024.
Annette Juarez, MMC
City Clerk