CITY OF DUARTE
Minutes of the SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Garcia called the Special Meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
Councilmembers Present: Finlay (arrived at 5:17 p.m.), Kang, Truong, Calderon, Martin Del Campo, Garcia
Councilmembers Absent: Lewis
Staff Present: Brian Villalobos, City Manager
Kristen Petersen, Assistant City Manager / Director of Administrative Services
Craig Hensley, Director of Community Development
Larry Breceda, Director of Public Safety Services
Manuel Enriquez, Director of Parks and Recreation
Stephanie Sandoval, Public Works Manager
Frances Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk
2. ORAL COMMUNICATION - ITEMS LISTED ON THIS AGENDA
None.
3. FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WORKSHOP
Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services Petersen provided an overview of the timeline of the upcoming budget process; gave a summary of completed and upcoming projects; and started reviewing the draft Capital Improvement Program (CIP) by highlighting the planned street improvement projects.
Community Development Director Hensley provided information on the maintenance of the streets.
Public Works Manager Sandoval shared further details on the street rehabilitation programs and the specifications of the pavement management program. She provided clarification regarding the rating used to categorize streets' pavement condition and the maintenance efforts done as a result.
Director Petersen detailed the funding source matrix for various capital improvement projects; discussed possible options for gas tax replacement funds; and explained the fund balance for traditional transportation fund sources.
Discussion ensued regarding transportation methods within the city and the funding resources used.
Per Council direction, Director Petersen confirmed that Prop A and Prop C funds could be used as a resource for future consideration when it comes to funding street improvement projects.
Suggestions were made by the City Council to consider using Town Center Improvement funds for street improvements on Huntington Drive and the surrounding area.
Director Hensley shared breakdown of the most recent estimated cost for the Donald and Bernice Watson Recreation Trail Improvement project, totaling $1.7 million and highlighted the project scope of work.
Conversation was had regarding specific improvements that need to be made to the Recreation Trail and the bid specifications.
The City Council requested holding a workshop regarding the Recreation Trail to further discuss additional lighting, the need for repaving and additional suggested upgrades.
Director Petersen detailed the Duarte Park Playground and Surface Replacement project and shared the breakdown of each element along with its associated costs.
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Director of Parks and Recreation Enriquez shared which aspects work best as stand-alone projects.
Dialogue occurred regarding phasing out the project elements, the return on investment for the community with the specific addition of a dog park, and the funding resources available.
Per questions made by the City Council, Director Enriquez shared that the city owns and maintains the Monrovia Historical Museum building.
Director Hensley responded to questions asked by the City Council and discussed the pricing and liability of replacing the banner poles that were previously located at Buena Vista.
Conversation was had regarding additional signage options.
To clarify questions posed by the City Council, Director Enriquez provided a status update on the Fish Canyon Trail Restoration project.
The City Council shared concerns regarding a lack of involvement between the city and the Duarte Historical Museum as well as with the Duarte Chamber of Commerce. Staff shared information concerning the Chamber of Commerce's leadership team.
City Manager Villalobos informed the City Council about NPDES Programs and their associated costs.
Director Petersen thanked everyone for attending.
4. ADJOURNMENT - To Scheduled Regular City Council Meeting At 6:47 p.m., the City Council adjourned the meeting to the scheduled regular City Council meeting.
Frames Limeren
Frances Jimenez, Interim City Clerk
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