CITY OF DUARTE  MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE DUARTE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND' THEI DUARTE COMMUNITY  FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY TUESDAY,JUNE 11, 2024 5:301 PM - Closed Session 7:001 PM- - Regular Session  1. CALLTOORDER ROLLCALL: Staff Present:  Mayor Truong called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.  Councilmembers Present: Finlay, Kang, Lewis, Schulz, Martin del Campo, Garcia, Truong  Councilmembers Absent: None  Brian Villalobos, City Manager Administrative Services Annette. Juarez, City Clerk  Kristen Petersen, Assistant City Manager I Director of  2. ADOPTIONOF THE AGENDA  Moved by Councilmember Finlay seconded by Councilmember Schulz, and carried by the  following vote of the Council to adopt the agenda.  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE  FINLAY, KANG, LEWIS, SCHULZ, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, GARCIA,  TRUONG NONE  3. PUBLICCOMMENT: = CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  None.  4.CLOSEDSESSION  The City Council recessed into closed session at 5:54 p.m. to discuss the following: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANDI LABOR NEGOTIATOR- -The Closed AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Kristen) Petersen, Assistant City Manager and Director of Administrative Services; Sheila Delshad, Burke Williams & Sorensen, LLP, Outside Legal EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: SEIU Local 721 Management and Professional Employees PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE! EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code  Session is authorized byt the Government Code Sec. 54957.6.  Counsel.  and General Employee Units.  Section 54957(b) Title: City Manager and City Attorney  REGULAR SESSION 5. - CALLTOORDER ROLLCALL: Staff Present: 6/11/2024-PAGEI  Mayor Truong called the opens session to order at 7:16 p.m.  Councilmembers Present: Finlay, Kang, Lewis, Schulz, Martin Del Campo, Garcia, Truong  Councilmembers Absent: None  Brian Villalobos, City Manager Thai Viet Phan, City Attorney    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 Annette. Juarez, City Clerk Angela Chiaromonte, Financial Services Manager Andres Rangel, Assistant tot the City Manager Albert Nunez, Management Aide Frances Jimenez, Deputy City Clerk  PLEDGE1 TOTHEFLAG The flag salute was led by Ernest. Jones. Jr.  7. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Phan announced that no reportable action was taken.  8. SPECIALITEMS A. Recognition- - Ernest. Jones Jr.  Mayor Truong presenteda ac certificate ofrecognitiont tol Ernest Jones. Councilmember. Lewis shared af fewr memories of Ernest. Jones' leadership and expressed gratitude for hisi impact on the youth of  Duarte.  B. National Mosquito Awareness Week Proclamation  Mayor Truong presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of. June 16-June 22 as National Mosquito Awareness Week in the City of Duarte to Anais Medina Diaz, Director of Communication oft the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District.  C. Community Development Department Update  Director of Community Development Hensley reported on upcoming development projects; provided the status on ongoing projects; and gave a timeline on various projects per the city  council's request.  D. Parks and Recreation Department Update  Director of Parks and Recreation! Enriquez announced upcoming events; highlighted the beginning of summer classes; provided a timeline for the Beardslee Restroom Replacement Project; and  invited residents to attend the 3rd of. July celebration.  9. ANNOUNCEMENTSOFI UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS Joanna Gee, Duarte Library, announced upcoming library events. *Councilmember Kang left the meeting at 7:43 p.m. City Clerk. Juarez announced upcoming city events.  Assistant Chief Cabrera from the LA County Fire department commended the city of Duarte for considering the safety ofr residents when it comes to firework usage, and thanked the City Council for considering the Law Enforcement agreement with the Sheriffs Department as they work closely with ands support that department. Inr response to questions posed byt the City Council Chief Mayor Truong shared the success of the Duarte team at the recent Third Annual City VS. City  Cabrera shared the data of firework use in the past few years.  Charity Bowling Event. 6/11/2024-PAGE2    10. RALCOMMINICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ONTHE AGENDA Pathway Home Program was received and was forwarded to the City Council.  City Clerk Juarez shared that an emailed public comment from Lindsey Steed regarding the Jay Burger shared his opinion on the need to allow four dogs in a household in Duarte and expressed support for the addition of solar lights at the Donald and Bernice Watson Recreation  Trail.  11. CONSENTCALENDAR  A. Motion to read all Resolutions and ordinances presented for consideration by Title only and B. Approval of absence(s) of City Councilmember(s) from the City Council meeting. C. Approval of Minutes - May 28, 2024 Special Meeting and May 28, 2024 Regular Meeting.  waive further reading. (CC/HA/FA).  (CC/HA/FA)  D. Approval of Warrants- - June 11,2024. (CC/HA/FA)  E. Receive and file the Community Development Department Update. F. Receive and file the Parks and Recreation Department Update. Fish Canyon Falls Restoration Planning Project was approved. services for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in an amount not to exceed $80,000  G. Approval ofal Professional Services Agreement with Lynne Dwyer Landscape Architect was approved in the amount of $26,000 for design services of the parking lot and trailhead for the H. Approval ofal Professional Services Agreement with) Lee & Associates for real estate advisory  I. Approval of City Council Expense Reimbursement  Director of Parks and Recreation Enriquez provided a status update on the Fish Canyon Falls Moved by Councilmember Finlay, seconded by Councilmember Martin del Campo, and carried by the following vote oft the Council to approve Items 11A-111 of the Consent Calendar.  Restoration Planning Project.  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: KANG  FINLAY,LEWIS, SCHULZ, MARTIN DEL CAMPOACARCA,TRUONG  NONE  12. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENTCALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION  None. None.  13. PUBLICHEARINGS 14. BUSINESS ITEMS  A. Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget Highlights  Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services Petersen and Financial Service Manager Chiaromonte gave an overview of thel budget and capital improvement plan. Details were provided on thej projected general fund revenues, projected general funds expenses, projected other  funds, and changes made to the Capital Improvement Plan.  6/11/2024-PAGE3    Per questions posed by the City Council, City Manager Villalobos clarified the process of partnering with the Duarte Unified School District for the traffic signal project at Buena Vista Assistant City Manager Petersen responded to questions made by the City Council regarding funding sources for various projects; detailed the specifications for the Teen Center improvement projects; and gave possible timelines ofprojects along witht their corresponding budget! breakdown. Moved by Councilmember Finlay, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, and carried by the following vote ofthe Council to approve the 2024/25 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.  Street and Kellwil Way.  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: KANG  FINLAY, LEWIS, SCHULZ, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, GARCIA,TRUONG  NONE  B. Adopt] Resolution No. 24-06 oft the City Council ofthe City ofDuarte Approvinga aFive-Year Municipal Law) Enforcement Services Agreement (MLESA)with the County ofLos Angeles for Public Services Provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and Authorizing the City Manager to Procure Services of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Up to an Amount Authorized in the City's Operating Budget for the Period of City Manager Villalobos highlighted changes that were made to the agreement in comparison to past years' agreements and shared the main takeaway oft the negotiation process. The City Council praised City Manager Villalobos for his work. Manager Constantin for their hard work and efforts.  July 1,2024 through June 30.2029  City Manager Villalobos commended City Manager Cook from Temple City and San Dimas City Moved by Councilmember Finlay, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, and carried by the following vote of the Council to adopt Resolution No. 24-06 approving the 5-Year Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and  Authorize the Mayor to execute the 5-Year Agreement on behalf of the City.  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: KANG  FINLAY,LEWIS, SCHULZ, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, GARCIA,TRUONG  NONE  C. Cannabis Retail Dispensaries and Tax Ballot Measure  City Attorney Phanj presented tot the City Council a report ont two options for discussion regarding  ap potential cannabis ballot measure.  Public Comment:  Damian Martin spoke in support of staff's recommendation and gave a possible timeline of opening a cannabis dispensary ifs so decided by the voters and the City Council. Steve Hernandez expressed satisfaction with the item and withdrew his public comment card. Per questions posed by the City Council, City Attorney Phan provided clarification on the ballot measure options, the differing language andi its corresponding meaning as well as the process that Discussion ensued regarding the benefit of sales tax revenue, possible future election years the measure can be placed on, and the logistics of the possible implementation of both options Councilmember Schulz moved to approve option 1 of the ballot question options which states "Shall the City Council of the City of Duarte be authorized to adopt an ordinance to permit no  would result from each option. presented by City Attorney Phan.  6/12024-PAGE4    more than two storefront retail sales cannabis dispensaries and that taxes cannabis businesses up to 10% of gross receipts" and place it on the November 2024 General Election ballot; Councilmember Finlay madea a substitute motion for moving option one tot the 2025 election which states "Shall the City Council oft the City of Duarte be authorized to adopt an ordinance to permit no more than two storefront retail sales cannabis dispensaries and that taxes cannabis businesses up to 10% of gross receipts ina a 2025 election"; Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. The  Councilmember Martin del Campo seconded the motion.  substitute motion failed by the following Roll Call vote:  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: KANG Motion does not pass.  FINLAY,LEWIS  SCHULZ, MARTIN DEL CAMPO, GARCIA, TRUONG  The original motion toj proceed with option 1 language oft the ballot question options for the 2024  election carried by the following Roll Call vote:  AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: KANG Motion passes.  SCHULZ, MARTIN! DEL CAMPO, GARCIA,TRUONG  FINLAY, LEWIS  Staff was directed tol bring back ai resolution at the next council meeting which states, "Shall the City Council ofthe City of] Duarte be authorized to adopt an ordinance toj permit no more than two storefront retail sales cannabis dispensaries and that taxes cannabis businesses up to 10% of gross  receipts." None.  15. CONTINUATIONOF ORALCOMMUNICATONS  16. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/FING DIRECTORREPORIS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED PER GOVERNMENT CODE Assistant City Manager Petersen reminded the City Council to turn in any reimbursement forms City Manager Villalobos thanked Assistant City Manager Petersen, Financial Services Manager Chiaromonte, and the entire finance department for their work onj preparing thel budget. Councilmember Martin Del Campo reported she attended the Metro Foothill Goldline Extension meeting and shared the great networking opportunities between cities that occurred at the Annual Councimember Schulz thanked Assistant City Manager Petersen and Financial Services Manager Chiaromonte for their tremendous work on the budget; commended Assistant City Manager Petersen for assistance with labor union negotiations; and reported she attended the County Councilmember Finlay stated her experience touring the Pathway Home Program and the surrounding area; congratulated the City of Monrovia for winning the All America City Award; shared resident Lois Gaston's praise of the 2024 State of the City; asked for updates on a few Councilmember Lewis thanked staff for presenting Coach Jones a certificate of recognition; thanked former Mayor of Sacramento Kevin. Johnson for sponsoring his 3rd of] July table, wished  AUTHORITY SECTION53232.3  MEMBERS  AND  CITY  MANAGEREXECUTIVE  due tot the upcoming close oft thef fiscal year.  Bowling Charity Event.  Oversight Committee for Measure H.  developments; and commented on the recent Scholarship Breakfast.  6/11/2024-PAGES    Councilmember Finlay and his friend Ashely Anne al belated happy birthday as well as the other Mayor Pro Tem Garcia recognized Mrs. Browner in the audience and expressed appreciation for Mr. Jones; and asked for information regarding public safety calls in the area surrounding the Discussion ensued between Director of Public Safety Breceda and the City Council regarding Mayor Pro' Tem Garcia wished Councilmember Finlay and his sister al happy birthday and wished Mayor Truong reported he attended the SGVCOG Energy, Environment and Natural Resources meeting; urged residents tol be aware of their insurance bills; shared the water board will dissolve into the EENR committee; reiterated] Duarte's win at the annual bowling charity event; and shared  birthdays in. June.  Pathway Home Program location.  loitering.  everyone al Happy Father's Day.  appreciation for his colleagues on council. 17. ADJOURNMENT  At9:15p.m., the City Council adjourned the meeting.  Vinh  B  Sns Annette. Juarez, City Clerk  6/11/2024-PAGE6