Agenda packet — Duarte City Council, September 8, 2026 (part 2 of 2)

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(viii) All insurance policies shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled, reduced in coverage or in limits, non-renewed, or materially changed for any reason, without thirty (30) days prior written notice thereof given by the insurer to City by U.S. mail, or by personal delivery, except for nonpayment of premiums, in which case ten (10) days prior notice shall be provided. (ix) All insurance policies shall state that City shall not be liable for the payment of premiums or assessments under the policy.
(x) Insurance policies shall not contain any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to City for approval. By way of example, additional insured endorsements shall not be limited to “ongoing operations,” exclude contractual liability, restrict coverage to the “sole” liability of Contractor, or contain any other limitation contrary to this Agreement.

C. Deductibles. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these specifications unless approved in writing by City.

D. Evidence of Coverage. Contractor shall furnish City with certificates of insurance demonstrating the coverage required by this Agreement which shall be received and approved by City not less than five (5) working days before work on the Contractor Services commences. At least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of any policy of insurance required under this Agreement, a signed complete certificate of insurance, with all endorsements provided herein, showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended, shall be filed with City.

E. Workers Compensation Insurance. Contractor shall file with City the following signed certification:
“I am aware of, and will comply with, Divisions 4 and 5 of the California Labor Code by securing, paying for, and maintaining in full force and effect for the duration of the Agreement, complete Workers’ Compensation Insurance, and shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance to City before execution of the Agreement.”
In the event Contractor has no employees requiring Contractor to provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Contractor shall so certify to City in writing prior to City’s execution of the Agreement. City and City Personnel shall not be responsible for any claims in law or equity occasioned by failure of Contractor to comply with this Section E - Workers Compensation Insurance or with the provisions of law relating to workers’ compensation.

F. Default of Insurance Requirements. In addition to any other remedies at law or equity City may have if Contractor fails to provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time required by this Section F – Default of Insurance Requirements, City may, at its sole option, exercise any of the following

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remedies, which are alternatives to other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy for Contractor’s breach: (i) obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such insurance from any sums due under this Agreement; (ii) order Contractor to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any payment that becomes due to Contractor hereunder, or both, until Contractor demonstrates compliance with the insurance requirements herein; and/or (iii) terminate this Agreement.

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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Manuel Enriquez, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement with Food Education and Discovery for Administration and Management of the Duarte Community Garden
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to 1) Execute this Professional Services Agreement with Food Education and Discovery in the amount of $25,000 for the Administration and Management of the Duarte Community Garden and 2) Approve a budget amendment of $4,000
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds in the amount of $21,000 were budgeted for this service in Fiscal Year 2026/27; however, the cost came in slightly higher and requires a budget amendment of $4,000 in the General Fund (100- 1605-7965).

STRATEGIC PLAN
IMPACT: Goal F – F1.5 Community Vitality

BACKGROUND
On July 26, 2025, the City officially opened the Duarte Community Garden at Tzeitel ParasCaracci Park. The Garden came to fruition thanks to grant funds secured in partnership with Food Education and Discovery (Food Ed) under the Track 2 category of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The awarded amount of $148,788 supported the majority of the project’s construction, infrastructure, and equipment, as well as the administration, management, and community engagement and education during its inaugural year by Food Ed.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The Duarte Community Garden consists of 22 private plots, which are rented to Duarte residents, and 12 community plots just right outside of the garden’s perimeter fencing that are accessible to the general public to harvest herbs, flowers, or veggies that are growing. In its initial growing year, all 22 of the Garden’s private plots were occupied, and the City only needed to pull twice from its healthy waitlists due to plot holders relocating. Food Ed hosted five Community Garden Workshops that were open to the entire community and drew a combined attendance total of just over 200 attendees. They also distributed over 500 plants out to plot holders and workshop attendees. To sustain its upkeep and curb appeal, Food Ed secured a total of 100 community volunteers during their solicited Volunteer Days and have been able to recruit three community Agenda Item: 13.A.

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2 members to the Garden’s Volunteer Leadership Team that help Food Ed support plot holders and the community plots. Moreover, Food Ed has hosted and maintained the Garden’s website and social media account, which has generated over 62K views.

As staff shared with the Council at the time of their recommended approval of the Garden’s development and location selection, the one-time grant funds would only support the Garden’s current service model until October of 2026 and following that, the City would need to decide if it wishes to continue partnering with Food Ed for ongoing garden management services. As the current funding approaches its conclusion, staff presented a couple of service models Food Ed offers to the Parks and Recreation Commission during its regularly scheduled July meeting in order to sustain and continue to see our community garden blossom.

Based on the proposed models and given the community’s positive reception to Duarte’s first community garden, the Commission is recommending that the City continue to contract Food Ed’s services for the administration and management of the Duarte Community Garden. While a detailed scope of work is included in the contract, the recommended service level is essentially at its current capacity but with the addition of Food Ed participating in two City-wide community events, and creation of some additional online content specific to our garden. For the recommended service level, the cost to retain Food Ed for another growing year is $25K. For Fiscal Year 2026/27, staff budgeted $21K for this professional service so a budget amendment of $4K would need to be approved to cover the total cost of Food Ed’s contract to administer and manage the Duarte Community Garden through September 30, 2027.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to 1) Execute this Professional Services Agreement with Food Education and Discovery in the amount of $25,000 for the Administration and Management of the Duarte Community Garden and 2) Approve a budget amendment of $4,000.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $21,000 were budgeted for this service in Fiscal Year 2026/27; however, the cost came in slightly higher and requires a budget amendment of $4,000 in the General Fund (100-1605-7965).

ATTACHMENTS
A. Professional Services Agreement
Fiscal Review: Reviewed and Approved:

Kristen Petersen Brian Villalobos
Assistant City Manager/ City Manager
Director of Administrative Services

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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (“Agreement”) is made and effective as of _____________________ (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Duarte (“City”), and Food Exploration and Discovery, an organization exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (“Consultant”). City and Consultant may sometimes herein be referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, and for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1. RECITALS
The City wishes to engage the services of Consultant to provide administration and management of the Duarte Community Garden as described further in this Agreement. Consultant wishes to provide all such services and has the necessary expertise and competency to provide such services.

2. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall remain and continue in effect until September 30, 2027, or until the tasks listed in the Scope of Services are completed, whichever is later, unless sooner terminated pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement. The term may be extended upon execution of a written amendment between the Parties.

3. SERVICES AND PERFORMANCE
A. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide general management of the Duarte Community Garden by overseeing its operations including plot holder onboarding and waitlist, supplying materials for the general maintenance and upkeep of the space, and leading community workshops and online engagement. The services are more particularly described in the “Scope of Services,” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit A. The services may be referred to herein as the “Services” or “Work.” In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of Exhibit A and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.

B. As a material inducement to City entering into this Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant is a provider of first-class work and services, and Consultant is experienced in performing the type of work and services contemplated herein. The minimum standard of care for all professional services performed or furnished by Consultant under this Agreement will be the care and skill ordinarily used by members of the subject profession practicing under similar circumstances at the same time and in the same locality. Consultant represents that the Services will be performed by Consultant or under its direct supervision, and that all personnel engaged in such Work shall be fully qualified and shall be authorized and permitted under applicable Federal, State, and local law to perform such Work. Consultant shall

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pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due to such personnel in connection with their performance of the Services and as required by law
C. The experience, knowledge, capability, and reputation of Consultant, its principals, and employees were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, without the prior written approval of City, which may be given or withheld at City’s sole and absolute discretion, Consultant shall not (i) contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the Services required hereunder; or (ii) transfer, assign, convey, or encumber (voluntarily or by operation of law) any or all of this Agreement.

D. Consultant shall obtain and maintain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits, and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the Services required by this Agreement prior to the commencement of Services. Consultant shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments, and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for Consultant’s performance of the Services, and shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City and its elected and appointed officials, boards, members, officers, agents, representatives, employees, and volunteers (“City Personnel”) against any such fees, assessments, taxes, penalties, or interest levied, assessed, or imposed against City related to the Services.

E. Consultant shall provide all Services rendered hereunder in accordance with all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of City and any Federal, State, or local governmental agency having jurisdiction in effect at the time Service is rendered. Each and every provision required by law to be included in this Agreement shall be deemed to be included, and this Agreement shall be read and enforced as though they were included.

F. Consultant shall assume all costs arising from the use of patented or copyrighted materials, including, but not limited to, equipment, devices, processes, and software programs, used or incorporated in the Services or Work performed by Consultant under this Agreement.

Pursuant to Paragraph 7, Consultant shall indemnify, defend (with legal counsel acceptable to City), and hold City and City Personnel harmless from any and all suits, actions, or proceedings of every nature for or on account of the use of any patented or copyrighted materials.

G. Consultant shall not subcontract the performance of any of the Services without the prior written approval of City.

H. The Parties have determined that prevailing wage laws do not apply to this Agreement because the Services do not include construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work or are other otherwise exempt under California’s prevailing wage laws (California Labor. Code section 1720 et seq.). Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is agreed by the Parties that, in connection with performance of the Services, including, without limitation, any and all “public works” (as defined by applicable law), Consultant shall bear all risks of payment or non-payment of prevailing wages under California law and/or the implementation of California Labor Code section 1781, as the same may be amended from time to time, and/or any other similar law.

Pursuant to Paragraph 7, Consultant shall indemnify, defend (with legal counsel acceptable to City), and hold City and City Personnel harmless from and against any liability, loss, damage, cost, or expenses (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert witness fees, court

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costs, and costs incurred related to any inquiries or proceedings) arising from or related to (i) the noncompliance by Consultant or any party performing the Services of any applicable local, State, and/or Federal law, including, without limitation, any applicable Federal and/or State labor laws (including, without limitation, the requirement to pay State prevailing wages and hire apprentices); (ii) the implementation of California Labor Code section 1781, as the same may be amended from time to time, or any other similar law; and/or (iii) failure by Consultant or any party performing the Services on Consultant’s behalf to provide any required disclosure or identification as required by California Labor Code section 1781, as the same may be amended from time to time, or any other similar law.

4. MANAGEMENT
City’s Director of Parks & Recreation shall represent City in all matters pursuant to the administration of this Agreement and review the Services performed by Consultant. The City Manager shall have the authority, subject to the limitations set forth in Paragraph 5, to enlarge the Scope of Services or increase the compensation due to Consultant. Consultant’s official representative in the administration of this Agreement shall be Kristin Ritzau, Executive Director, who shall have the authority to make all decisions for Consultant and bind Consultant to the terms of this Agreement.

5. COMPENSATION
A. City agrees to pay Consultant an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 based on the Scope of Services set forth in Exhibit A.

B. Consultant shall not be compensated for any Services rendered in connection with its performance of this Agreement that are in addition to those set forth herein, unless such additional services are authorized in advance, and in writing, by the City Manager. Consultant shall be compensated for any additional services in the amounts and in the manner as agreed to by City Manager and Consultant at the time City’s written authorization is given. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties in writing, all provisions in this Agreement applicable to Consultant’s performance of the Services shall also apply to any additional services.

C. Consultant shall be paid bi-annually (October 2026 and April 2027) and shall submit invoices/reports to City representative. Invoices shall include billings for all charges, including authorized direct costs incurred by Consultant during the months covered by the invoice.

Consultant shall be paid on the next regular Council warrant after all required paperwork is submitted. If City disputes whether Consultant has earned its fee or any portion, City shall give written notice to Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of Consultant’s invoice/report stating the basis for such dispute.

6. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. City may at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, suspend or terminate this Agreement, or any portion hereof, by serving written notice upon Consultant. Upon receipt of said notice, Consultant shall immediately cease all Work under this Agreement, unless the notice provides otherwise. In the event this Agreement is suspended or terminated pursuant to this subparagraph (A), Consultant shall submit a final invoice/report to City pursuant to Paragraph 4,

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and City shall be entitled to receive a return of the fee paid to Consultant, or portion thereof, if the reason for the termination is failure by Consultant to have timely performed the Services set forth in Exhibit A. In City’s sole and absolute discretion, prior to effecting a suspension or termination pursuant to this subparagraph (A), City may first serve upon Consultant a written notice of the default specifying the default and the amount of time that Consultant shall have to cure, correct, or remedy the default. If Consultant fails to cure the default within the specified period of time, City shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement pursuant to this subparagraph (A). Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, City’s termination of this Agreement pursuant to this subparagraph (A) shall not preclude or prejudice any other remedy to which City may be entitled in law or in equity.

B. Consultant may terminate this Agreement only due to a material breach by City, and only upon not less than thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to City which notice shall specify the material default. Upon receipt of such notice, City may, but shall not be obligated to, effect to remedy such default, which remedy will cause the notice of termination to no longer apply, and this Agreement to continue in effect.

7. RECORDS AND OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
A. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs, expenses, receipts, and other such information required by City that relate to the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain adequate records of Services provided in sufficient detail to produce an evaluation of Services. All such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. Consultant shall provide free access to the representatives of City or its designees at reasonable times to such books and records; shall give City the right to examine and audit said books and records; shall permit City to make transcripts therefrom as necessary; and shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement. Such records, together with supporting documents, shall be maintained for a period of six (6) years after receipt of final payment.

B. Upon completion of, or in the event of termination or suspension of this Agreement, all original documents, computer files, surveys, notes, and other documents prepared in the course of providing the Services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement (“Work Product”) shall become the sole property of City and may be used, reused, or otherwise disposed of by City without the permission of Consultant. Consultant shall provide such items to City promptly upon completion of this Agreement. City acknowledges that such Work Product is not intended or represented to be suitable for use unless completed by Consultant, or for use or reuse by City or others on extensions of the Services or Work under this Agreement, or for any other use or purpose, without written verification or adaptation by Consultant. Any such use, reuse, or any modification of the Work Product, without written verification, completion, or adaptation by Consultant, as appropriate for the specific purpose intended, will be at City’s sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to Consultant or to its officers, directors, members, partners, agents, employees, and consultants.

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materials prepared by Consultant in the performance of Services under this Agreement shall not be released publicly or to any other client of Consultant without the prior written approval of the City Manager.

8. INDEMNIFICATION
A. To the fullest extent permitted by law, except as set forth in subparagraph (B), Consultant shall indemnify, defend (with legal counsel acceptable to City), and hold harmless City and City Personnel from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, claims, demands, judgments, attorneys’ fees, costs, damages, losses, penalties, obligations, expenses, or liabilities (“Claims”) that may be asserted or claimed by any person or entity arising out of, or pertaining to, Consultant’s negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct, whether or not there is concurrent active or passive negligence on the part of City and/or any City Personnel, but excluding any Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City or any City Personnel. Consultant shall defend any action or actions filed in connection with any such claims or liabilities, and shall pay all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees incurred in connection therewith. Consultant shall promptly pay any judgment rendered against City or any City Personnel for any such claims or liabilities. In the event City and/or any City Personnel is made a party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted for any such Claims arising out of or in connection with the Work being performed or Services being provided under this Agreement, Consultant shall pay to City any and all costs and expenses incurred by City or City Personnel in such action or proceeding, together with reasonable attorneys’ fees and expert witness fees. Consultant’s duty to defend shall consist of reimbursement of defense costs incurred by City in direct proportion to the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault. Consultant’s percentage of fault shall be determined, as applicable, by a court of law, jury, or arbitrator. In the event any loss, liability, or damage is incurred by way of settlement or resolution without a court, jury, or arbitrator having made a determination of Consultant’s percentage of fault, the Parties agree to mediation with a neutral third-party to determine Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault for purposes of determining the amount of indemnity and defense cost requirement owed to City.

B. The provisions of this subparagraph (B) apply only if Consultant is a “design professional” within the meaning of California Civil Code section 2782.8(c). If Consultant is a “design professional,” within the meaning of Section 2782.8(c), then notwithstanding subparagraph (A), to the fullest extent permitted by law (including, without limitation, California Civil Code sections 2782 and 2782.6), Consultant shall defend (with legal counsel acceptable to City), indemnify, and hold harmless City and City Personnel from and against any Claim that arises out of, pertains to, or relates to, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant, any sub-consultant, subcontractor, or any other person directly or indirectly employed by them, or any person that any of them control, arising out of Consultant’s performance of any task or Service for or on behalf of City under this Agreement.

Such obligations to defend, hold harmless, and indemnify City or any City Personnel, shall not apply to the extent that such Claims are caused, in part, by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City or City Personnel. Consultant’s cost to defend City and/or City Personnel against any such Claim shall not exceed Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault with respect to that Claim; however, pursuant to California Civil Code section 2782.8(a), in the event that one or more of the defendants is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, Consultant shall meet and confer with City (and, if applicable, other

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parties) regarding any unpaid defense costs. To the extent Consultant has a duty to indemnify City or any City Personnel under this subparagraph (B), Consultant shall be responsible for all incidental and consequential damages resulting directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from Consultant’s negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct.

C. Consultant hereby authorizes City to deduct from any amount payable to Consultant (whether arising out of this Agreement or otherwise) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City for any losses, costs, liabilities, or damages suffered by City, and all amounts for which City may be liable to third parties, by reason of Consultant’s negligent acts, errors, omissions, or willful misconduct, in performing or failing to perform Consultant’s obligations under this Agreement. City in its sole and absolute discretion, may withhold any payment due to Consultant, without liability for interest, an amount sufficient to cover such claim. The failure of City to exercise such right to deduct or withhold shall not act as a waiver of Consultant’s obligation to pay City any sums Consultant owes City.

9. INSURANCE
Without limiting Consultant’s indemnification obligations of City as set forth in this Agreement, and prior to the commencement of Work, Consultant shall obtain, provide, and maintain, at its own expense, during the entire term of this Agreement including any extension thereof, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described in Exhibit B and in a form satisfactory to City.

A. No Work or Services under this Agreement shall commence until Consultant has provided City with Certificates of Insurance evidencing the required insurance coverages and said Certificates of Insurance are reasonably approved by City. Certificates are to reflect that the insurer will provide thirty (30) days’ written notice to City of any cancellation of coverage. In the event any of said policies of insurance are reduced in limits or cancelled for any reason, Consultant shall, prior to the cancellation date, submit new evidence of insurance.

B. The provisions of any workers’ compensation or similar law will not limit the obligations of Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant expressly agrees not to use any statutory immunity defenses under such laws with respect to City, its employees, officials, and agents.

C. Consultant agrees to provide immediate notice to City of any claim or loss against Consultant arising out of the Work performed under this Agreement. City assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve City.

D. The City’s Director of Administrative Services shall have the authority to adjust or amend the insurance requirements in Exhibit B of this Agreement so long as such amendment or adjustment is agreed to in writing by the Parties.

10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
A. Consultant is and shall at all times remain as to City a wholly independent contractor. The personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant

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shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officers, officials, employees, or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees, or agents is in any manner officers, officials, employees, or agents of City. Consultant shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability whatever against City, or bind City in any manner.

B. No City-provided employee benefits shall be available to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Except for the fees paid to Consultant as provided in this Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to Consultant for performing Services hereunder for City. City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Consultant for injury or sickness arising out of performing Services hereunder.

11. NO UNDUE INFLUENCE
Consultant declares and warrants that no undue influence or pressure was or is used against or in concert with any officer or employee of City in connection with the award, terms, or implementation of this Agreement, including any method of coercion, confidential financial arrangement, or financial inducement. No officer or employee of City shall receive compensation, directly or indirectly, from Consultant, or from any officer, employee, or agent of Consultant, in connection with the award of this Agreement or any Work to be conducted as a result of this Agreement. Consultant further warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person other than a bona fide employee working for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from this Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee.

12. NO BENEFIT TO ARISE TO LOCAL EMPLOYEES
No member, officer, or employee of City, or their designees or agents, and no public official who exercises authority over or has responsibilities with respect to this Agreement during his/her tenure or for one (1) year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any agreement or sub-agreement, or the proceeds thereof, for Work to be performed in connection with the Services performed under this Agreement.

13. COVENANT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that in the performance of this Agreement there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of any impermissible classification including, but not limited to, race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, age, military status, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, or ancestry.

14. NONLIABILITY OF CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

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No City Personnel shall be personally liable to Consultant, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by City or for any amount which may become due to Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.

15. NOTICES
Any notices which either Party may desire to give or may be required to give to the other Party under this Agreement must be in writing and may be given either by (a) personal service; (b) delivery by a reputable document delivery service, such as but not limited to, Federal Express, which provides a receipt showing date and time of delivery; or (c) mailing in the United States Mail, certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the address of the Party as set forth below or at any other address as that Party may later designate by notice:

If to City: City of Duarte
Attn: Manuel Enriquez, Director of Parks & Recreation
1600 Huntington Drive
Duarte, California 91010
If to Consultant: Food Exploration & Discovery
Attn: Kristin Ritzau, Executive Director
432 East Lemon Avenue
Monrovia, CA 91016

16. GOVERNING LAW; ATTORNEYS’ FEES; LITIGATION MATTERS
The internal laws of the State of California, without regard to principles of conflicts of laws, shall govern the interpretation of this Agreement. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either Party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct, or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in no event shall Consultant be entitled to economic or consequential damages or to punitive damages. In the event of any litigation arising from or related to this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover from the non-prevailing Party all reasonable costs incurred, including staff time, court costs, attorneys’ fees, expert witness fees, and other related expenses. The Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any litigation between the Parties concerning this Agreement. Service of process on City shall be made in the manner required by law for service on a public entity. Service of process on Consultant shall be made in any manner permitted by law and shall be effective whether served inside or outside of California.

17. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ARE CUMULATIVE; WAIVER
A. Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the Parties are cumulative and the exercise by either Party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other Party.

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B. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a non-defaulting Party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. No waiver by either Party of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the Party so waiving. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, no failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any right, remedy, power, or privilege arising from this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power, or privilege.

18. SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, illegal, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way affect, impair, or invalidate any other term, covenant, or condition, or provision contained in this Agreement. Upon a determination that any term or provision is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement to give effect to the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible in order that the transactions contemplated hereby be performed as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.

19. INTERPRETATION; ENTIRE AGREEMENT
The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either Party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the Parties relating to the obligations of the Parties described in this Agreement. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, and statements, oral or written, relating to the obligations of the Parties described in this Agreement, are merged into this Agreement and shall be of no further force or effect.

20. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Consultant represents, warrants, and covenants that he, she, or it presently has no interest, direct or indirect, which would interfere with or impair in any manner or degree the performance of Consultant’s obligations and responsibilities under this Agreement. Consultant further agrees that while this Agreement is in effect, Consultant shall not acquire or otherwise obtain any interest, direct or indirect, that would interfere with or impair in any manner or degree the performance of Consultant’s obligations and responsibilities under this Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that pursuant to the provisions of the Political Reform Act (California Government Code section 87100 et seq.), City may determine Consultant to be a “consultant” as that term is defined by the Political Reform Act. In the event City makes such a determination, Consultant agrees to complete and file a “Statement of Economic Interest” with the City Clerk to disclose such financial interests as required by City. In such event, Consultant further agrees to require any other person doing Work under this Agreement to complete and file a “Statement of Economic Interest” to disclose such other person’s financial interests as required by City.

21. NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES

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This Agreement benefits solely the Parties to this Agreement and their respective permitted successors and assigns and nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, confers on any other person any legal or equitable right, benefit, or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

22. PARAGRAPH HEADINGS AND SUBHEADINGS
The paragraph headings and subheadings contained in this Agreement are included for convenience only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the terms of this Agreement.

23. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.

24. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of each of the Parties represent and warrant that (i) such Party is duly organized and existing; (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said Party; (iii) by so executing this Agreement, such Party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement; and (iv) that entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said Party is bound.

25. CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY
City’s City Manager shall have the authority to make non-material changes, non-material amendments, or clerical edits to this Agreement on behalf of the City. [Signatures on following page.]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City Council of the City of Duarte caused the Agreement to be subscribed by its Mayor or City Manager and said Consultant has executed or caused this Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized officer(s).

CITY OF DUARTE
_________________________________
City Manager
Date: _____________________________

FOOD EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY
By: ______________________________
Its: ______________________________
Date: _____________________________
ATTEST
_________________________________
City Clerk
Date: _____________________________

APPROVED AS TO FORM

RUTAN & TUCKER, LLP
_________________________________
City Attorney, City of Duarte
Date: _____________________________
August 27, 2026

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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
Services Provided
Garden Plotholder Management and Administration (weekly and seasonal) • Oversight of the Community Garden, Garden guidelines, Membership information, and applicants • Manage all onboarding and offboarding of community gardeners • Email communication with plotholders • Collect garden fees, charging $60/year for each plot
Organic Garden Management (weekly visits)
• Provide soils, seeds, starters, fertilizers, and amendments for program participants including yearly soil replenishments.
• Stock gardening shed and replace tools as needed.
• Support and sustain the public community beds and garden spaces immediately surrounding the garden.
• Coordinate volunteer leadership group to support various garden activities and aid with weeding and cleaning as needed.
• Orchard and native plant support for the area immediately outside the garden.

Community Engagement
• Facilitate 4 garden-theme workshops per year with plant giveaways; free and open to the community • Table at 2 community events determined by the city (Egg Hunt, Holiday event, etc). • Develop and distribute online quarterly newsletter in applicable seasons. • Coordinate volunteer workdays as needed.

Website and social media management (weekly)
• Maintain and update duartecommuntygarden.org which contains all garden information, applications, and events.
• Create and manage social media posts advertising events and workshops. • Monthly online garden tutorial on social media • Manage domain and renewals as well as website software.

Total Annually
$25,000

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EXHIBIT B
Insurance Requirements
A. Insurance Required
(1) Commercial General Liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage.
(2) Automobile Insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of Consultant arising out of or in connections with Work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-owned, or rented vehicles in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident. (3) Workers’ Compensation Insurance providing statutory benefits as required by California law.
(4) Employer’s Liability Insurance with limits in an amount not less than $1,000,000.

B. All insurance policies required hereunder, except the workers’ compensation insurance, shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) All insurance shall be written by insurers that are admitted and licensed to do business in the State of California and with A.M. Best’s rating of A- or better and a minimum financial size VII in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide. (2) The policies shall be endorsed to name City and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds. (3) All of Consultant’s insurance: (i) shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the additional insureds; (ii) shall be primary insurance and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the additional insureds or any of them shall be in excess of Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it; (iii) shall be “occurrence” rather than “claims made” insurance; (iv) shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability; (v) shall prohibit Consultant from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss except for professional liability; and (vi) shall not contain any provision or definition that would serve to eliminate so-called “third party action over” claims, including any exclusion for bodily injury to an employee of the insured. (4) City reserves the right at any time during the term of this Agreement to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving Consultant ninety (90) days’ advance written notice of such change.

C. Consultant shall renew the required coverage annually as long as City or its employees or agents face an exposure from Consultant’s operations pursuant to this Agreement.

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Termination of this obligation shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement and shall not be effective until City executes a written statement to that effect.

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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 08, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Craig Hensley, Community Development Director
BY: Stephanie Sandoval, Public Works Manager
SUBJECT: Recreation Trail Additional Lighting Cost Proposal RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council provide direction to Staff on proceeding with a change order approval to the Donald & Bernice Watson Multi-Use Pathway Improvement Project contract for the installation of 20 additional pedestrian lights along the trail within the identified dark areas and approve a budget amendment to increase the current construction contract to FS Contractors in the amount of $294,000 or to direct another option
FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact will be based on City Council direction

STRATEGIC PLAN
IMPACT: Goal G – G1.1 Infrastructure and Beautification

BACKGROUND
On April 14, 2026, the construction contract for the Donald & Bernice Watson Multi-Use Pathway Improvement Project was awarded to FS Contractors, Inc. At the time, Council directed Staff to conduct a lighting assessment for the trail. The City worked with lighting consultants, South Coast Lighting, to conduct field assessments at night and provide lighting recommendations. On July 28, 2026, Staff presented Council with results of trail lighting needs and recommendations. It was determined that there were two areas of the trail that would benefit from additional lighting: 1) the area under the Oak Street bridge, west of Royal Oaks Drive North (east side), lighting for this area is part of the current contract; and 2) the section of the trail between Vineyard Ave. and a few hundred feet west of Mt. Olive, a section of the trail which are not included in the pathway improvements project.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
On August 18, 2026 Staff provided additional information for the proposed pedestrian lighting (14-ft pole), and other possibilities to light the trail like electric bollard lights, and solar bollard lights. At this meeting, Council requested to have the final cost proposal for the pedestrian lights before deciding.

Agenda Item: 13.B.

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2 The 20 pedestrian lights are recommended to be installed between Vineyard Ave. and west of Mt.

Olive Dr. at a varying spacing between 100-ft. to 150-ft. The proposed change order cost to the current construction contract would be $294,000.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council provide direction to Staff on proceeding with a change order approval to the Donald & Bernice Watson Multi-Use Pathway Improvement Project contract for the installation of 20 additional pedestrian lights along the trail within the identified dark areas and approve a budget amendment to increase the current construction contract to FS Contractors in the amount of $294,000 or to direct another option.

FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact will be based on City Council direction.

ATTACHMENTS
None.

Fiscal Review: Reviewed and Approved:

Kristen Petersen Brian Villalobos
Assistant City Manager/ City Manager
Director of Administrative Services

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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Brian Villalobos, City Manager
BY: Kristen Petersen, Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services
SUBJECT: Approval of Job Description for Assistant to the Director of Administrative Services and Budget Amendment of $24,000 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached job description; approve the attached revised City-Wide Salary Schedule and move the existing budget of $133,000 from the City Manager’s Department to the Administrative Services Department and approve a budget amendment of $24,000 to account number 1805-7002
FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact is approximately $24,000

STRATEGIC PLAN
IMPACT: Goal E – E1.5 Organizational Excellence

BACKGROUND
Albert Nunez has held the position of Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Department since 2024 and prior to that held the position of Management Aide for two years. During that time Albert has assisted with social media, special events and the City website. Albert has also worked on several special projects, including the City’s transition to a new domain address, the Utility Box Art program and the selection of a parking enforcement contractor.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
Staff is recommending that Albert Nunez be promoted from Management Analyst to Assistant to the Director of Administrative Services. This promotion is intended to enhance the Administrative Services Department's functionality and effectiveness while supporting continuity and succession planning within the department. While the responsibilities related to the Utility Box Art program and the City’s Website will move with Albert to the Administrative Services Department, he will have expanded responsibilities that will provide additional support to the department. For example, this position will assist with the budget process, the development of a new micro transit system and ensure a smooth transition of knowledge and department responsibilities over time.

Agenda Item: 13.C.

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2 The City Council’s Strategic Plan specifically notes that we should build upon our strong internal organization to encourage growth opportunities and advance City staff retention. More specifically, after assessing the City’s staffing structure in the Administrative Services Department, this move will not only allow for internal advancement, but it will also provide opportunities for expanded learning, cross-training, leadership development and the transfer of department operational knowledge.

This position would be in the Management Unit and has been reviewed and approved by the Union Board. We are recommending that the salary range be equal to the Assistant to the City Manager position. After transferring the remaining budget of the Management Analyst position from the City Manager’s Department to the Administrative Services Department, the fiscal impact is $24,000 for the new Assistant to the Director of Administrative Services position.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached job description; approve the attached revised City-Wide Salary Schedule and move the existing budget of $133,000 from the City Manager’s Department to the Administrative Services Department and approve a budget amendment of $24,000 to account number 1805-7002.

FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact is approximately $24,000.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Assistant to the Director of Administrative Services Job Description B. Citywide Salary Schedule
Fiscal Review: Reviewed and Approved:

Kristen Petersen Brian Villalobos
Assistant City Manager/ City Manager
Director of Administrative Services

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ASSISTANT TO THE

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Definition:

Under the direction of the Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services, assists in performing a wide variety of administrative tasks, public liaison, technical research and reports in various municipal management subjects in the Administrative Services Department.

Essential Job Duties:

The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here. • Assists the Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services with special projects related to the overall operations of the Administrative Services Department. • Assists in the preparation and presentation of City Council agenda reports. • Participates in the preparation of the Annual Budget, Mid-Year Budget and related schedules and reports.
• Oversees website development, maintenance and staff training as needed. • Manages the City’s online “Report and Issue” form.
• Serves as staff liaison to the Arts Ad Hoc Committee in coordination with the Community Development Department.
• Manages implementation and ongoing administration of the City’s Utility Box Art Program. • Represents the Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services at various meetings as required.
• Deals directly with the public in solving routine problems related to the Administrative Services Department.
• Attends City Council meetings and other meetings as required. • Performs other related duties a required.

Minimum Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of public administration and municipal government. • Municipal operations.
• Principles underlying the laws and regulations of the municipality. • Public administrative research methods, techniques, and report presentation. • Professional writing techniques.
• Relevant mathematical principles and functions.
• Computers and office software applications.
• Functions, policies, and procedures of relevant departments and/or operations.

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Assistant to the City Manager

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• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Skill and Ability to:
• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities. • Understand City programs and resources available to resolve municipal problems. • Communicate with customers, clients, and the public in face-to-face, one on one and groups meetings and over the phone.
• Operate standard office equipment, a personal computer, and relevant software in a Mac environment.
• Interpret and apply department policy.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Research and compile information on a variety of programs and services. • Maintain relevant program records.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and all levels of staff and management.
• Successfully adapt in a high-volume, fast-paced working atmosphere with multiple activities.

Training and Experience:

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California driver's license is required by the date of hire.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print. • Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects. Lower body mobility may not be required. • Performs lifting, pushing, and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.
• Subject to inside environmental conditions.
• May be required to work at a computer for prolonged periods. • May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of employment. • May be required to work evenings and on weekends.

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Exhibit B
POSITION Hourly Monthly Annually
City Councilmember $ 995.50 $ 11,946
City Manager (effective 07.01.2026) $ 134.75 $ 23,358 $ 280,295

DEPARTMENT HEAD / DIVISION MANAGER - UNREPRESENTED
Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G
POSITION Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Assistant City Mgr/Dir of Admin Svc (effective 07.01.2026) $ 91.34 $ 15,832 $ 94.60 $ 16,397 $ 97.84 $ 16,961 $ 101.09 $ 17,521 $ 104.31 $ 18,079 $ 107.56 $ 18,643 $ 110.79 $ 19,204 Human Resources Manager (effective 07.01.2026) $ 57.60 $ 9,985 $ 60.39 $ 10,293 $ 61.22 $ 10,612 $ 63.11 $ 10,939 $ 65.06 $ 11,227 $ 67.07 $ 11,627 $ 69.15 $ 11,986 MANAGEMENT & PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES - SEIU LOCAL 721
Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G
POSITION Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Assistant Civil Engineer $ 43.21 $ 7,491 $ 44.60 $ 7,730 $ 45.96 $ 7,966 $ 47.33 $ 8,204 $ 48.69 $ 8,440 $ 50.08 $ 8,681 $ 51.45 $ 8,918 Assistant to the City Manager $ 56.99 $ 9,878 $ 58.66 $ 10,168 $ 60.32 $ 10,455 $ 62.00 $ 10,747 $ 63.68 $ 11,037 $ 65.36 $ 11,329 $ 67.05 $ 11,623 Assistant to the Director of Admin Srvs (effective 09.08.2026) $ 56.99 $ 9,878 $ 58.66 $ 10,168 $ 60.32 $ 10,455 $ 62.00 $ 10,747 $ 63.68 $ 11,037 $ 65.36 $ 11,329 $ 67.05 $ 11,623 Associate Civil Engineer $ 48.43 $ 8,394 $ 50.20 $ 8,702 $ 51.97 $ 9,009 $ 53.76 $ 9,318 $ 55.52 $ 9,623 $ 57.30 $ 9,933 $ 59.08 $ 10,241 Associate Planner $ 45.14 $ 7,824 $ 46.66 $ 8,088 $ 48.19 $ 8,353 $ 49.73 $ 8,620 $ 51.26 $ 8,885 $ 52.80 $ 9,151 $ 54.34 $ 9,419 City Clerk $ 54.19 $ 9,393 $ 55.77 $ 9,667 $ 57.33 $ 9,937 $ 58.91 $ 10,211 $ 60.46 $ 10,480 $ 62.05 $ 10,755 $ 63.63 $ 11,029 Deputy City Manager $ 62.69 $ 10,866 $ 64.54 $ 11,186 $ 66.36 $ 11,503 $ 68.21 $ 11,823 $ 70.04 $ 12,141 $ 71.90 $ 12,463 $ 73.76 $ 12,784 Director of Community Development $ 80.67 $ 13,983 $ 83.80 $ 14,525 $ 86.91 $ 15,064 $ 90.03 $ 15,605 $ 93.15 $ 16,145 $ 96.25 $ 16,684 $ 99.38 $ 17,226 Director of Parks & Recreation $ 76.46 $ 13,253 $ 78.94 $ 13,684 $ 81.43 $ 14,115 $ 83.92 $ 14,546 $ 86.40 $ 14,977 $ 88.89 $ 15,408 $ 91.38 $ 15,839 Director of Public Safety Services $ 76.46 $ 13,253 $ 78.94 $ 13,684 $ 81.43 $ 14,115 $ 83.92 $ 14,546 $ 86.40 $ 14,977 $ 88.89 $ 15,408 $ 91.38 $ 15,839 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor $ 40.29 $ 6,984 $ 41.84 $ 7,252 $ 43.39 $ 7,521 $ 44.93 $ 7,788 $ 46.48 $ 8,056 $ 48.03 $ 8,325 $ 49.57 $ 8,592 Field Services Manager $ 60.10 $ 10,417 $ 62.15 $ 10,772 $ 64.18 $ 11,124 $ 66.23 $ 11,479 $ 68.26 $ 11,831 $ 70.31 $ 12,186 $ 72.36 $ 12,542 Financial Services Manager $ 57.60 $ 9,985 $ 59.38 $ 10,293 $ 61.22 $ 10,612 $ 63.11 $ 10,940 $ 65.07 $ 11,278 $ 67.08 $ 11,627 $ 69.15 $ 11,986 Planning Manager $ 64.39 $ 11,161 $ 66.44 $ 11,516 $ 68.48 $ 11,870 $ 70.53 $ 12,225 $ 72.59 $ 12,581 $ 74.63 $ 12,935 $ 76.67 $ 13,290 Public Safety Manager $ 64.39 $ 11,161 $ 66.44 $ 11,516 $ 68.48 $ 11,870 $ 70.53 $ 12,225 $ 72.59 $ 12,581 $ 74.63 $ 12,935 $ 76.67 $ 13,290 Public Works Manager $ 60.82 $ 10,543 $ 62.73 $ 10,874 $ 64.65 $ 11,206 $ 66.58 $ 11,540 $ 68.49 $ 11,871 $ 70.42 $ 12,206 $ 72.35 $ 12,540 Recreation Manager $ 57.33 $ 9,937 $ 59.28 $ 10,275 $ 61.29 $ 10,624 $ 63.38 $ 10,986 $ 65.53 $ 11,359 $ 67.76 $ 11,746 $ 70.07 $ 12,145 Recreation Supervisor $ 40.29 $ 6,984 $ 41.84 $ 7,252 $ 43.39 $ 7,521 $ 44.93 $ 7,788 $ 46.49 $ 8,057 $ 48.03 $ 8,325 $ 49.58 $ 8,593 Senior Planner $ 56.30 $ 9,759 $ 58.08 $ 10,067 $ 59.87 $ 10,377 $ 61.65 $ 10,686 $ 63.42 $ 10,993 $ 65.21 $ 11,302 $ 66.99 $ 11,612 Transportation Supervisor $ 43.91 $ 7,611 $ 45.65 $ 7,912 $ 47.42 $ 8,219 $ 49.16 $ 8,522 $ 50.92 $ 8,825 $ 52.69 $ 9,132 $ 54.44 $ 9,436

CITY OF DUARTE CITY-WIDE SALARY AND PAY SCHEDULE
Effective July 5, 2026 unless otherwise stated

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GENERAL EMPLOYEES - SEIU LOCAL 721
Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G
POSITION Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Accountant $ 38.13 $ 6,609 $ 39.31 $ 6,814 $ 40.53 $ 7,025 $ 41.78 $ 7,242 $ 43.08 $ 7,466 $ 44.41 $ 7,697 $ 45.78 $ 7,935 Accounting Specialist $ 31.59 $ 5,475 $ 32.66 $ 5,661 $ 33.75 $ 5,850 $ 34.84 $ 6,039 $ 35.91 $ 6,225 $ 37.00 $ 6,414 $ 38.08 $ 6,600 Administrative Secretary $ 29.84 $ 5,172 $ 30.98 $ 5,371 $ 32.13 $ 5,569 $ 33.28 $ 5,768 $ 34.42 $ 5,967 $ 35.56 $ 6,163 $ 36.70 $ 6,362 Assistant Planner $ 35.93 $ 6,228 $ 37.32 $ 6,470 $ 38.73 $ 6,714 $ 40.14 $ 6,958 $ 41.54 $ 7,200 $ 42.93 $ 7,442 $ 44.34 $ 7,686 Building Permit Technician $ 29.84 $ 5,172 $ 30.98 $ 5,371 $ 32.13 $ 5,569 $ 33.28 $ 5,768 $ 34.42 $ 5,967 $ 35.56 $ 6,163 $ 36.70 $ 6,362 Civil Engineering Technician $ 32.34 $ 5,605 $ 33.69 $ 5,840 $ 35.05 $ 6,074 $ 36.38 $ 6,307 $ 37.75 $ 6,544 $ 39.11 $ 6,778 $ 40.46 $ 7,013 Clerk/Typist Receptionist $ 24.60 $ 4,264 $ 25.50 $ 4,420 $ 26.38 $ 4,573 $ 27.27 $ 4,726 $ 28.17 $ 4,882 $ 29.06 $ 5,038 $ 29.98 $ 5,196 Code Compliance / Animal Control Officer $ 33.58 $ 5,820 $ 34.99 $ 6,064 $ 36.38 $ 6,306 $ 37.79 $ 6,550 $ 39.18 $ 6,791 $ 40.59 $ 7,035 $ 41.98 $ 7,277 Community Development Technician $ 29.45 $ 5,105 $ 30.51 $ 5,289 $ 31.56 $ 5,470 $ 32.62 $ 5,654 $ 33.67 $ 5,835 $ 34.72 $ 6,019 $ 35.77 $ 6,200 Crime Prevention Specialist $ 36.21 $ 6,276 $ 37.53 $ 6,505 $ 38.90 $ 6,742 $ 40.29 $ 6,984 $ 41.68 $ 7,224 $ 43.07 $ 7,466 $ 44.45 $ 7,705 Custodian $ 24.71 $ 4,283 $ 25.65 $ 4,446 $ 26.59 $ 4,609 $ 27.56 $ 4,777 $ 28.50 $ 4,940 $ 29.46 $ 5,107 $ 30.40 $ 5,270 Deputy City Clerk $ 29.84 $ 5,172 $ 30.98 $ 5,371 $ 32.13 $ 5,569 $ 33.28 $ 5,768 $ 34.42 $ 5,967 $ 35.56 $ 6,163 $ 36.70 $ 6,362 Field Services Supervisor $ 38.71 $ 6,709 $ 40.63 $ 7,042 $ 42.56 $ 7,377 $ 44.49 $ 7,712 $ 46.43 $ 8,047 $ 48.38 $ 8,385 $ 50.31 $ 8,720 Human Resources Analyst (Effective July 28,2026) $ 36.92 $ 6,400 $ 38.31 $ 6,640 $ 39.75 $ 6,890 $ 41.25 $ 7,150 $ 42.92 $ 7,440 $ 44.42 $ 7,700 $ 46.15 $ 8,000 Human Resources Specialist $ 32.71 $ 5,671 $ 34.08 $ 5,908 $ 35.45 $ 6,145 $ 36.82 $ 6,382 $ 38.17 $ 6,616 $ 39.54 $ 6,854 $ 40.91 $ 7,091 Maintenance Lead Worker $ 34.47 $ 5,975 $ 35.51 $ 6,155 $ 36.55 $ 6,336 $ 37.59 $ 6,516 $ 38.78 $ 6,722 $ 39.97 $ 6,928 $ 41.01 $ 7,108 Maintenance Technician $ 25.28 $ 4,382 $ 26.34 $ 4,566 $ 27.39 $ 4,747 $ 28.45 $ 4,931 $ 29.49 $ 5,112 $ 30.55 $ 5,296 $ 31.60 $ 5,477 Management Aide $ 32.83 $ 5,690 $ 33.84 $ 5,866 $ 34.89 $ 6,048 $ 35.97 $ 6,235 $ 37.09 $ 6,428 $ 38.23 $ 6,626 $ 39.41 $ 6,831 Management Analyst - City Manager's Office $ 36.14 $ 6,265 $ 37.65 $ 6,525 $ 39.22 $ 6,798 $ 40.85 $ 7,081 $ 42.55 $ 7,376 $ 44.33 $ 7,683 $ 46.17 $ 8,003 Outreach Coordinator - Public Safety $ 29.19 $ 5,059 $ 30.29 $ 5,251 $ 31.40 $ 5,442 $ 32.50 $ 5,634 $ 33.62 $ 5,828 $ 34.73 $ 6,019 $ 35.85 $ 6,213 Payroll Technician $ 30.24 $ 5,242 $ 31.15 $ 5,399 $ 32.08 $ 5,561 $ 33.04 $ 5,728 $ 34.04 $ 5,900 $ 35.06 $ 6,077 $ 36.54 $ 6,334 Recreation Coordinator $ 29.19 $ 5,059 $ 30.29 $ 5,251 $ 31.40 $ 5,442 $ 32.50 $ 5,634 $ 33.62 $ 5,828 $ 34.73 $ 6,019 $ 35.85 $ 6,213 Senior Code Compliance / Animal Control Officer $ 36.57 $ 6,338 $ 38.08 $ 6,600 $ 39.59 $ 6,863 $ 41.12 $ 7,127 $ 42.66 $ 7,394 $ 44.19 $ 7,659 $ 45.70 $ 7,921 Senior Custodian $ 29.99 $ 5,198 $ 31.15 $ 5,399 $ 32.31 $ 5,600 $ 33.47 $ 5,802 $ 34.64 $ 6,005 $ 35.80 $ 6,206 $ 36.98 $ 6,410 Senior Maintenance Technician $ 29.66 $ 5,141 $ 30.79 $ 5,337 $ 31.92 $ 5,533 $ 33.06 $ 5,730 $ 34.20 $ 5,928 $ 35.35 $ 6,127 $ 36.47 $ 6,321

PART-TIME HOURLY EMPLOYEES
POSITION Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Aerobics Instructor $ 16.90 $ 18.17 $ 19.44 $ 20.71 $ 21.98 $ 23.25 $ 25.47 Animal Control Officer $ 22.13 $ 22.99 $ 23.85 $ 24.71 $ 25.57 $ 26.43 $ 27.29 Assistant Boxing Trainer $ 20.25 $ 20.91 $ 21.57 $ 22.22 $ 22.88 $ 23.54 $ 24.19 Boxing Trainer $ 25.54 $ 26.22 $ 26.90 $ 27.57 $ 28.25 $ 28.93 $ 29.59 Certified Aerobics Instructor $ 25.03 $ 26.28 $ 27.76 $ 29.24 $ 30.72 $ 32.21 $ 33.69 College Intern $ 16.90 $ 17.20 $ 17.76 $ 19.14 $ 20.70 $ 22.68 $ 24.85 Community Services Officer $ 22.13 $ 22.99 $ 23.85 $ 24.71 $ 25.57 $ 26.43 $ 27.29 Computer Lab Technician $ 16.90 $ 17.16 $ 17.42 $ 17.68 $ 17.94 $ 18.20 $ 18.45 Custodian $ 19.38 $ 20.07 $ 20.77 $ 21.47 $ 22.17 $ 22.86 $ 23.66 Dance Instructor
Lifeguard $ 18.00 $ 18.33 $ 18.66 $ 18.99 $ 19.32 $ 19.65 $ 19.95 Lifeguard/Instructor $ 19.50 $ 20.03 $ 20.58 $ 21.15 $ 21.73 $ 22.34 $ 22.95 Pool Manager $ 22.47 $ 22.81 $ 23.15 $ 23.49 $ 23.83 $ 24.17 $ 24.51 Recreation Leader $ 17.00 $ 17.67 $ 18.34 $ 19.01 $ 19.68 $ 20.35 $ 21.02 Recreation Specialist $ 20.12 $ 20.77 $ 21.42 $ 22.07 $ 22.72 $ 23.37 $ 24.00 Senior Custodian $ 26.40 $ 27.42 $ 28.44 $ 29.46 $ 30.49 $ 31.51 $ 32.55 Trail Maintenance Crew $ 16.90 $ 17.46 $ 17.87 $ 19.61 $ 21.02 $ 23.13 $ 25.44 Hourly Pay Rate
$50.00

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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Brian Villalobos, City Manager
BY: Kristen Petersen, Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services
SUBJECT: Approval of Salary Increase for Director of Parks and Recreation and Budget Amendment of $16,000
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached job descriptions of the Director of Community Development, the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Field Services Manager; approve the attached revised City-Wide Salary Schedule and approve a budget amendment of $16,000 to account number 1605- 7002
FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact is approximately $16,000

STRATEGIC PLAN
IMPACT: Goal E – E1.5 Organizational Excellence

BACKGROUND
Manuel Enriquez has held the position of Director of Parks and Recreation since 2019. During that time Manuel has presented the City Council with creative new events, enhanced community programming and collaborative capital projects. Manuel hasn’t just reinvented the Parks and Recreation Department; he has developed a positive image for the City of Duarte through quality special events supported by strong communication with the community and an innovative social media presence.

The Parks and Recreation Department coordinates various city-side special events and is responsible for all the programming conducted at the City’s parks, athletic fields and facilities.

This department also handles the maintenance of the City’s buildings, park equipment, drinking fountains, trash receptacles and public restrooms.

The Field Services Division is currently included in the Community Development Department and is responsible for maintaining the City’s landscape maintenance areas, including the landscape districts, parks, fields, and medians.

Agenda Item: 13.D.

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2 DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
Staff is recommending that the Field Services Division be transitioned from the Community Development Department to the Parks and Recreation Department. This organizational change will strengthen and enhance Parks and Recreation events and programs, aiming to better serve our community and improve the overall customer experience.

After assessing the Field Services Division, this move will not only allow for more staff support of City special events, but Field Services staff will also benefit from the opportunities to engage with the community through events and activities. In addition, this move brings the maintenance of parks under the same umbrella as the maintenance of public facilities and programming of parks, affording a more coordinated effort and creating opportunities for efficiencies.

In order to reflect this realignment, the job descriptions of the Director of Community Development, the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Field Services Manager were revised and have been reviewed and approved by the Union Board. With the added responsibilities of a new division and additional staff, we are recommending that the salary range of the Director of Parks and Recreation be increased to the level of the Director of Community Development position. The resulting fiscal impact is $16,000.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached job descriptions of the Director of Community Development, the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Field Services Manager; approve the attached revised City-Wide Salary Schedule and approve a budget amendment of $16,000 to account number 1605-7002.

FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact is approximately $16,000.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Citywide Salary Schedule
B. Director of Community Development Job Description
C. Director of Parks and Recreation Job Description
D. Field Services Manager Job Description
Fiscal Review: Reviewed and Approved:

Kristen Petersen Brian Villalobos
Assistant City Manager/ City Manager
Director of Administrative Services

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Exhibit B
POSITION Hourly Monthly Annually
City Councilmember $ 995.50 $ 11,946
City Manager (effective 07.01.2026) $ 134.75 $ 23,358 $ 280,295

DEPARTMENT HEAD / DIVISION MANAGER - UNREPRESENTED
Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G
POSITION Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Assistant City Mgr/Dir of Admin Svc (effective 07.01.2026) $ 91.34 $ 15,832 $ 94.60 $ 16,397 $ 97.84 $ 16,961 $ 101.09 $ 17,521 $ 104.31 $ 18,079 $ 107.56 $ 18,643 $ 110.79 $ 19,204 Human Resources Manager (effective 07.01.2026) $ 57.60 $ 9,985 $ 60.39 $ 10,293 $ 61.22 $ 10,612 $ 63.11 $ 10,939 $ 65.06 $ 11,227 $ 67.07 $ 11,627 $ 69.15 $ 11,986 MANAGEMENT & PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES - SEIU LOCAL 721
Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G
POSITION Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Assistant Civil Engineer $ 43.21 $ 7,491 $ 44.60 $ 7,730 $ 45.96 $ 7,966 $ 47.33 $ 8,204 $ 48.69 $ 8,440 $ 50.08 $ 8,681 $ 51.45 $ 8,918 Assistant to the City Manager $ 56.99 $ 9,878 $ 58.66 $ 10,168 $ 60.32 $ 10,455 $ 62.00 $ 10,747 $ 63.68 $ 11,037 $ 65.36 $ 11,329 $ 67.05 $ 11,623 Assistant to the Director of Admin Srvs (effective 09.08.2026) $ 56.99 $ 9,878 $ 58.66 $ 10,168 $ 60.32 $ 10,455 $ 62.00 $ 10,747 $ 63.68 $ 11,037 $ 65.36 $ 11,329 $ 67.05 $ 11,623 Associate Civil Engineer $ 48.43 $ 8,394 $ 50.20 $ 8,702 $ 51.97 $ 9,009 $ 53.76 $ 9,318 $ 55.52 $ 9,623 $ 57.30 $ 9,933 $ 59.08 $ 10,241 Associate Planner $ 45.14 $ 7,824 $ 46.66 $ 8,088 $ 48.19 $ 8,353 $ 49.73 $ 8,620 $ 51.26 $ 8,885 $ 52.80 $ 9,151 $ 54.34 $ 9,419 City Clerk $ 54.19 $ 9,393 $ 55.77 $ 9,667 $ 57.33 $ 9,937 $ 58.91 $ 10,211 $ 60.46 $ 10,480 $ 62.05 $ 10,755 $ 63.63 $ 11,029 Deputy City Manager $ 62.69 $ 10,866 $ 64.54 $ 11,186 $ 66.36 $ 11,503 $ 68.21 $ 11,823 $ 70.04 $ 12,141 $ 71.90 $ 12,463 $ 73.76 $ 12,784 Director of Community Development $ 80.67 $ 13,983 $ 83.80 $ 14,525 $ 86.91 $ 15,064 $ 90.03 $ 15,605 $ 93.15 $ 16,145 $ 96.25 $ 16,684 $ 99.38 $ 17,226 Director of Parks & Recreation (effective 09.08.2026) $ 80.67 $ 13,983 $ 83.80 $ 14,525 $ 86.91 $ 15,064 $ 90.03 $ 15,605 $ 93.15 $ 16,145 $ 96.25 $ 16,684 $ 99.38 $ 17,226 Director of Public Safety Services $ 76.46 $ 13,253 $ 78.94 $ 13,684 $ 81.43 $ 14,115 $ 83.92 $ 14,546 $ 86.40 $ 14,977 $ 88.89 $ 15,408 $ 91.38 $ 15,839 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor $ 40.29 $ 6,984 $ 41.84 $ 7,252 $ 43.39 $ 7,521 $ 44.93 $ 7,788 $ 46.48 $ 8,056 $ 48.03 $ 8,325 $ 49.57 $ 8,592 Field Services Manager $ 60.10 $ 10,417 $ 62.15 $ 10,772 $ 64.18 $ 11,124 $ 66.23 $ 11,479 $ 68.26 $ 11,831 $ 70.31 $ 12,186 $ 72.36 $ 12,542 Financial Services Manager $ 57.60 $ 9,985 $ 59.38 $ 10,293 $ 61.22 $ 10,612 $ 63.11 $ 10,940 $ 65.07 $ 11,278 $ 67.08 $ 11,627 $ 69.15 $ 11,986 Planning Manager $ 64.39 $ 11,161 $ 66.44 $ 11,516 $ 68.48 $ 11,870 $ 70.53 $ 12,225 $ 72.59 $ 12,581 $ 74.63 $ 12,935 $ 76.67 $ 13,290 Public Safety Manager $ 64.39 $ 11,161 $ 66.44 $ 11,516 $ 68.48 $ 11,870 $ 70.53 $ 12,225 $ 72.59 $ 12,581 $ 74.63 $ 12,935 $ 76.67 $ 13,290 Public Works Manager $ 60.82 $ 10,543 $ 62.73 $ 10,874 $ 64.65 $ 11,206 $ 66.58 $ 11,540 $ 68.49 $ 11,871 $ 70.42 $ 12,206 $ 72.35 $ 12,540 Recreation Manager $ 57.33 $ 9,937 $ 59.28 $ 10,275 $ 61.29 $ 10,624 $ 63.38 $ 10,986 $ 65.53 $ 11,359 $ 67.76 $ 11,746 $ 70.07 $ 12,145 Recreation Supervisor $ 40.29 $ 6,984 $ 41.84 $ 7,252 $ 43.39 $ 7,521 $ 44.93 $ 7,788 $ 46.49 $ 8,057 $ 48.03 $ 8,325 $ 49.58 $ 8,593 Senior Planner $ 56.30 $ 9,759 $ 58.08 $ 10,067 $ 59.87 $ 10,377 $ 61.65 $ 10,686 $ 63.42 $ 10,993 $ 65.21 $ 11,302 $ 66.99 $ 11,612 Transportation Supervisor $ 43.91 $ 7,611 $ 45.65 $ 7,912 $ 47.42 $ 8,219 $ 49.16 $ 8,522 $ 50.92 $ 8,825 $ 52.69 $ 9,132 $ 54.44 $ 9,436

CITY OF DUARTE CITY-WIDE SALARY AND PAY SCHEDULE
Effective July 5, 2026 unless otherwise stated

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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Definition:

Under the direction of the City Manager, organizes and directs programs and activities of the Economic Development, Planning, Building and Safety, and/or Engineering/Public Works divisions and serves as the staff liaison to various Commissions and committees, as needed.

Essential Job Duties:

The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

1. Develops, implements, and monitors short and long-term plans, goals, and objectives focused on achieving the City’s economic development needs, in alignment with the City’s advanced and current planning philosophy and with conformity to applicable building codes.

2. Participates in the development and administration of the department budget.

3. Develops and reviews ordinances, resolutions, and staff reports related to various divisions; presents reports to the Planning Commission, City Council, and other Commissions and/org committees.

4. Perform complex administrative and professional tasks related to all aspects of the City’s economic development program.

5. Plans, organizes, and evaluates the work of the department’s staff and contract personnel.

6. Reviews and analyzes pro formas, appraisals, and other documents, and negotiates with developers and property owners concerning economic development assistance to projects, including commercial, retail, and affordable housing.

7. Directs and participates in the preparation of complex reports and projects; participates in presentations interpreting or explaining City policies or procedures.

8. Establishes and maintains liaisons with appropriate government bodies, private firms and developers, and/or individuals to assist in achieving City objectives and ensuring compliance with appropriate laws and development standards.

9. Keeps abreast of federal, state, regional, special district, and county activities and policies affecting municipal developments, alerts officials to changes or new programs, and assists in evaluating proper City actions, responses, and policies.

10. Performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to economic development and planning activities.

11. Attends evening and weekend events and/or meetings.

12. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

Knowledge of:
 Principles and practices of public administration, organization, and management.

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 Principles of personnel management, supervision, training, and evaluation.  Budget techniques.
 Marketing and public relations principles and techniques.  Recycling/conservation and maintenance management principles and trends.  Computers and office software applications.
 Functions, policies, and procedures of relevant departments and/or operations.  Relevant mathematical principles and functions.
 English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
 Professional writing techniques.

Skill and Ability to:
 Plan, organize, prioritize, and perform duties as assigned with minimal supervision.  Operate standard office equipment, a personal computer, and relevant software in a Mac environment.
 Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
 Evaluate effectiveness of community services and assist in setting goals and priorities for program delivery, revision or elimination.  Make decisions at the department head level.
 Be a team player and understand the benefits of supporting other City departments.  Be flexible, creative, and results-oriented.
 Comprehend major policy, operational, and personnel problems and draw valid conclusions.
 Interact effectively with the City Council, City Manager, management team, City employees, and a wide variety of citizen constituents.
 Supervise, evaluate, and direct assigned staff, professional personnel.  Initiate, negotiate, and/or review complex development proposals.  Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with representatives of other agencies, the public, and all levels of staff and management.  Interpret and apply department policies and procedures.  Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.  Research and compile information and maintain records.  Adapt in a high-volume, fast-paced working atmosphere with multiple activities.

Training and Experience:

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public Administration, Management, Planning, Economics, Engineering or a related field, and eight to ten years of progressively responsible experience in local government in a directly applicable fields, with five of those years in a supervisory/ management capacity.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California driver's license is required by the date of hire.

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
 Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.  Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.  Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
 Performs lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.
 Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.  May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.  Required to attend periodic evening/weekend meetings and/or to travel within and out of City boundaries to attend meetings.
 May be required to work at a video display terminal for prolonged periods.  May be required to work evenings and weekends.

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DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Definition:

Under the direction of the City Manager, plans, organizes, staffs, directs, implements, reviews, and evaluates the activities of the Parks and Recreation Department and other related community services, programs and projects.

Essential Job Duties:

The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

1. Manages the daily operations and long range planning of the Parks and Recreation Department.

2. Manages department personnel including hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline, often through subordinate managers or supervisors.

3. Oversees, develops, and implements administrative procedures and policies associated with recreation programs, landscape areas and facilities.

4. Reviews and analyzes the effectiveness of departmental services and makes necessary changes.

5. Prepares and monitors the annual Parks and Recreation budget.

6. Provides staff support to various committees or commissions as assigned.

7. Works collaboratively with citizen and other public groups, agencies, other city departments, and organizations, so as not to duplicate, but to bring about the coordinated and effective delivery of services.

8. Prepares reports and studies related to recreation programs, capital improvements, facility and landscape maintenance, and other assigned activities.

9. Oversees, organizes and develops volunteer programs and community events.

10. Coordinates, develops, distributes various public information, and marketing materials related to city services and programs.

11. Prepares and makes presentations to the Council and to Commissions.

12. Prepares and monitors grants.

13. Assists in the planning, financing, and development of recreational facilities.

14. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

15. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

Knowledge of:
 Philosophies, trends, principles, and techniques of community recreation service administration and public facility and landscape management.  Principles and methods used in public administration.  Program planning and techniques related to community and recreational services, and facility and landscape management.

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Skill and Ability to:
 Plan, organize, prioritize, and perform duties as assigned with minimal supervision.  Operate standard office equipment, a personal computer, and relevant software in a Mac environment.
 Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
 Evaluate effectiveness of community services and assist in setting goals and priorities for program delivery, revision or elimination.  Develop recreational programs adapted to the particular needs of the community.  Write and monitor grants.
 Make decisions at the department head level.
 Be a team player and understand the benefits of supporting other City departments.  Comprehend major policy, operational, and personnel problems and draw valid conclusions.
 Supervise, evaluate, and direct assigned staff, professional personnel.  Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with representatives of other agencies, the public, and all levels of staff and management.  Interpret and apply department policies and procedures.  Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.  Research and compile information.
 Maintain records.
 Adapt in a high-volume, fast-paced working atmosphere with multiple activities.

Training and Experience:

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Management, Recreation or a closely related field, and 8-10 years progressively responsible experience in local government in a directly applicable field, with five of those years in a supervisory/management capacity; however, the City is open to other appropriate combinations.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California driver's license is required by the date of hire.

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
 Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.  Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
 Performs lifting, pushing, and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.
 Subject to inside environmental conditions.
 May be required to work at a computer for prolonged periods.  May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.

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FIELD SERVICES MANAGER
Definition:

Under the general direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation, administratively plans, organizes, and directs the City’s field services which may include solid waste collection, maintenance of street issues, landscaping, and/or minor electrical issues.

Essential Job Duties:

The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

1. Evaluates work methods and operations.

2. Plans and schedules divisional activity.

3. Prepares, estimates, and monitors costs of maintenance programs.

4. Oversees the evaluation, implementation, and monitoring of divisional policies, procedures, and services.

5. Evaluates service needs with available vendors and monitors contractor performance.

6. Inspects work in progress to ensure compliance with City specifications.

7. Provides staff assistance to the Director of Parks and Recreation in conducting and/or presenting administrative studies.

8. Prepares and monitors Field Services Division budget, recommending funding sources for long-range capital improvement plans.

9. Receives and investigates citizen complaints and requests, determines and ensures appropriate disposition, and monitors work completed in response to concerns.

10. Investigates and reports on matters related to claims made against the City.

11. Directs and monitors regulatory compliance and reporting for field service operations.

12. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

Knowledge of:
 Methods, techniques, industry standard practices, and City procedures governing field services processes.
 Office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and applicable software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.  Functions, policies, and procedures of relevant departments and/or operations.  Computers and office software applications.
 Functions, policies, and procedures of relevant departments and/or operations.  Relevant mathematical principles and functions.
 English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
 Professional writing techniques.

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Skill and Ability to:
 Plan, organize, prioritize, and perform duties as assigned with minimal supervision.  Operate standard office equipment, a personal computer, and relevant software in a Mac environment.
 Interpret and apply department policies and procedures.  Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.  Research and compile information.
 Maintain records.
 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and all levels of staff and management.
 Adapt in a high-volume, fast-paced working atmosphere with multiple activities.  Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports.

Training and Experience:

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public works, engineering, business, public administration, or related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in public works administration, the construction industry, or a related field, with two years of supervisory experience. Municipal experience preferred. Additional years of increasingly responsible relevant experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California driver's license is required by the date of hire.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
 Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.  Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
 Performs lifting, pushing, and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.
 Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.  May be required to work at a computer for prolonged periods.  May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.

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