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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.
Proclamation for the Week of September 10-16, 2023 as National Patriotism Week B.
Mayor's Youth Council Update
C.
Public Safety Department Update
D.
San Gabriel Valley Council of Government Update
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 - September 12, 2023 Special Meeting and September 12, 2023 Regular Meeting (CC/HA/FA) It is recommended that the City Council approve the September 12, 2023 Special Meeting and Regular Meeting minutes.
D.
Approval of Warrants - September 26, 2023 (CC/HA/FA)
It is recommended that the City Council approve the September 26, 2023 warrants.
E.
Consideration of Award of Contract for Professional Design Services for the Completion of the Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimate for the FY 23-24 Street Rehabilitation Project It is recommended that the City Council 1)
authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Elie Farah Inc. for the FY 23-24 Street Rehabilitation Project Design in the amount of $33,500.00 and 2) approve a budget amendment of $8,500 in account number 2225-8100.
F.
Consideration of Award of Contract for the FY 23-24 Citywide Striping and Marking Project No. 24-2 It is recommended that the City Council approve the award of contract for the FY 23-24 Citywide Striping and Marking Project to WGJ Enterprises, Inc. dba PCI in the amount of $53,367.05.
G.
Acceptance of Notice of Completion for City Yard Fence and Gate Replacement - Project 22-5 and Approval of a Budget Amendment It is recommended that the City Council
1) authorize the Notice of Completion for the City Yard Fence and Gate Replacement Project in the amount of $242,655; and 2) approve a budget amendment of $54,582.50.
H.
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 920 to Increase City Council Salaries It is recommended that the City Council
adopt by second reading Ordinance No. 920 to increase City Council salaries beginning December 10, 2024, pursuant to Government Code section 36516.
I.
Receive and File the Monthly Financial Update
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the monthly financial update.
J.
Receive and file the Public Safety Department Update.
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Public Safety Department Update.
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A.
Discussion Regarding Public Utilities, Communications, and Technology Commission Recommendation Concerning the "Report an Issue" Website Feature It is recommended that the City Council concur with the recommendation from the Public Utilities, Communications, and Technology Commission for City Staff to continue collecting data from the "Report an Issue" website feature and not move forward with a request to City Council for funding of a city mobile application ("app").
B.
Adoption of Resolution No. 23-24 to Rename Royal Oaks Parks Extension to Tzeitel Paras-Caracci Park It is recommended that the City Council 1) adopt Resolution No. 23-24 renaming Royal Oaks Park Extension to Tzeitel Paras-Caracci Park and to erect appropriate signage reflecting the park's new name; 2) and to approve a budget amendment not to exceed $20,000 from Parks and Recreation Other Expenses line item (100-1605-7980).
C.
Discussion Regarding Nomination for a San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Board Member and Alternate to Represent Cities without Pumping Rights It is recommended that the City Council discuss and nominate a councilmember for possible election to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Board representing cities without pumping rights and approve Resolution No. 23-25 nominating a candidate if one is chosen.
D.
Discussion Regarding an Additional Councilmember Appointment to the Arts Ad Hoc Committee It is recommended that the City Council discuss and appoint Councilmember Finlay to the Freeway Walls and Utility Boxes Arts Ad Hoc Committee.
11. CONTINUATION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
12. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53232.3
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 20th day of September, 2023.