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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
A.
City Manager Written Comments
2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
3. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
4. SPECIAL ITEMS
A.
Mayor's Youth Council Update
B.
Recognition of Duarte Boxing Club Members
C.
Introduction of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Temple Station Captain Jorge Meza D.
Foothill Unity Center Annual Report
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.
Motion to read all Resolutions and Ordinances presented for consideration by Title only and waive further reading (CC/HA/FA) B.
Approve absence(s) of City Councilmember(s) from the City Council meeting C.
Approval of Minutes - July 25, 2023 Regular Meeting (CC/HA/FA) D.
Approval of Warrants - August 8, 2023 and August 22, 2023 (CC/HA/FA) E.
Receive and file the Monthly Financial Report
F.
Receive and file the Public Safety Department Update
G.
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 919 to Amend the Duarte Municipal Code Chapter 2.08 Regarding Holidays Recommendation: Adopt by second reading Ordinance No. 919 amending Duarte Municipal Code Chapter 2.08 regarding City Holidays.
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A.
Consideration of Award of Contract to Mariposa Landscapes and Approve a Budget Amendment to the FY 23-24 Budget Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for Maintenance Services with Mariposa Landscapes with an annual cost of $585,628; and 2) approve a budget amendment of $66,000 in account numbers 2410-7915 and 2410-7917.
B.
Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. for the Preparation of an Amendment to the Westminster Gardens Specific Plan to Accommodate Expansion and an Environmental Impact Report for the Project and Approval of a Funding Agreement with HumanGood to Pay for Consultant Costs Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. for the preparation of a new Westminster Gardens Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report for $404,480; and 2) sign a Funding Agreement with HumanGood, project applicant, to fund the project.
C.
Discussion and Appointment of City Council Community Center Renovation Ad Hoc Committee Recommendation: Establish a Community Center Renovation Ad Hoc Committee and appoint three city councilmembers to serve.
11. CONTINUATION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
12. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
13. ADJOURNMENT
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing Agenda was posted at the following locations: City Hall – 1600 Huntington Drive, Duarte Public Safety Department – 1042 Huntington Drive, Duarte Library – 1301 Buena Vista Street, and the City of Duarte website ( www.accessduarte.com
) not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2.
Dated this 16th day of August, 2023.