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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, March 25, 2025
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.
Cesar A. Garcia, Mayor
Tera Martin Del Campo, Mayor Pro Tem
Margaret Finlay, Councilmember
Samuel Kang, Councilmember
Toney Lewis, Councilmember
Vinh Truong, Councilmember
Martin Calderon, 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 Authority/Financing Authority meeting will be made available for public inspection at City Hall, City Council March 25, 2025 Page | 2
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.
Notice:
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Public comment:
In-Person: Members of the public may provide in-person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a speaker card prior to the start of Closed Session for Closed Session items and by 7:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened. Cards will not be accepted after the start of the meeting without the permission of the presiding chair.
Speakers shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person per designated public comment period. At the Mayor’s discretion, the time limit may be shortened to allow all speakers the opportunity to address the City Council.
Written: Members of the public may submit written comment by emailing [email protected], prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. The subject line of your public comment email must contain the Agenda item number or title. Public comments, including personal contact information, are considered public record. Please do not provide any personal information (i.e. phone numbers, addresses, etc.) that you do not want to be published. Comments will be distributed to the City Council and made available for public review.
7:00 PM OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
A. City Manager Written Comments
2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
3. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
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4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - SPECIAL ITEMS
Members of the public may address the City Council on agenda items listed under Special Items. Speakers shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person per designated public comment period. At the discretion of the presiding Chair, the time limit may be shortened to allow all speakers the opportunity to address the City Council.
5. SPECIAL ITEMS
A. Mayor's Youth Council Update
B. Public Safety Department Update
C. Recognition of Royal Oaks Annexation
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Members of the public may address the City Council on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Speakers shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person per designated public comment period. At the discretion of the presiding Chair, the time limit may be shortened to allow all speakers the opportunity to address the City Council.
8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONSENT CALENDAR
Members of the public may address the City Council on agenda items listed on the Consent Calendar. Speakers shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person per designated public comment period. At the discretion of the presiding Chair, the time limit may be shortened to allow all speakers the opportunity to address the City Council.
9. 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 - March 11, 2025 Regular Meeting (CC/HA/FA) Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of March 11, 2025.
D. Approval of Warrants - March 25, 2025 (CC/HA/FA)
Recommended Action: Approve the warrants of March 25, 2025.
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E. Monthly Financial Report
Recommended Action: Receive and File the Monthly Financial Report for the month of January 2025.
F. Public Safety Department Update
Recommended Action: Receive and File the Public Safety Department Update.
G. Production Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for 2025 Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Production
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute this production agreement with Pyro Spectacular, Inc. in the amount of $28,500 to produce the fireworks display at the City’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Show on July 3, 2025.
H. Second Reading of Public Health Ordinance
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-01.
I. Discussion and Consideration to send a Letter to the Board of Supervisors to take immediate steps that will reduce the number of vacancies and support retention efforts for Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Positions Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to take immediate steps that will reduce the number of vacancies and support retention efforts for Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Positions.
10. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Establishment of Underground Utility District No. 11 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-07 to establish Underground Utility District No. 11.
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - BUSINESS ITEMS
Members of the public may address the City Council on agenda items listed under Business Items. Speakers shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person per designated public comment period. At the discretion of the presiding Chair, the time limit may be shortened to allow all speakers the opportunity to address the City Council.
13. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Award of Contract for Services as the City's Independent Auditor City Council March 25, 2025 Page | 5
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with LSL, LLP(“LSL”) for audit services for a three-year period beginning the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, with an option to renew for an additional two one-year periods.
B. Adoption of Retention Schedule and Records Management Policy Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-06 adopting a Records and Information Management Program Policy and Record Retention Policy.
C. Utility Box Art Program - 2024 Call for Artists Installation Update Recommended Action: Receive and File the Utility Box Art Installations update.
D. Selection of Recommending Body for Public Art Projects Recommended Action: Approve the Planning & Economic Development Commission to review and recommend public art projects.
E. Authorization for the City Manager to execute Community Recreation Joint Use Agreement with Duarte Unified School District
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute this updated Community Joint Use Agreement between the City and Duarte Unified School District.
14. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBERS
AND CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53232.3
15. ADJOURNMENT
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
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 19th day of March 2025.
Frances Jimenez
Deputy City Clerk