CITY OF DUARTE
Minutes of the SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Garcia called the open session to order at 4:10 p.m.
Councilmembers Present: Finlay, Kang, Lewis, Truong, Calderon (arrived at 4:26 p.m.), Martin Del Campo, Garcia
Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Risen lease, Ay Man Cly Manager / Director of Administrative Craig Hensley, Director of Community Development
Larry Breceda, Director of Public Safety Services
Manuel Enriquez, Director of Parks and Recreation
Andres Rangel, Assistant to the City Manager
Albert Nuñez, Management Analyst
Frances Jimenez, City Clerk
2. ORAL COMMUNICATION - ITEMS LISTED ON THIS AGENDA
None.
3. CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN WORKSHOP
A. Priority and Goal Setting Workshop for the Duarte Ten Year Strategic Plan MIG's strategic plan consultant team shared an overview of the objectives of the workshop.
Discussion ensued regarding the current state of the city and the collective vision for the future.
Conversation was also had regarding the city council's priorities in terms of improving economic development, strengthening partnerships, increasing outreach communication, emphasizing safety, focusing on beautification/aesthetics, promoting sustainability, and achieving fiscal solvency.
The City Council and Department Directors provided feedback and shared ideas regarding the proposed goals.
4. CONTINUATION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
5. ADJOURNMENT
At 6:59 p.m., the City Council adjourned the meeting
Cesar A. Garcia, Mayor
France l Nimering
Frances Jimenez, City Clerk
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