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6:00 PM CLOSED SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - Any person wishing to speak on the Closed Session item may do so at this time. The opportunity to speak is on a first come, first served basis. Each person may speak for 3 minutes.
4. CLOSED SESSION:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(a) and (d)(2): One potential case.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: One (1) case 7:00 PM OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
A.
City Manager Written Comments
6. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
7. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
8. SPECIAL ITEMS
A.
District Attorney's Office Update by Deputy District Attorney John McKinney B.
Community Development Department Update
C.
Parks and Recreation Department Update
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
11. 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 26, 2023 Regular Meeting (CC/HA/FA) It is recommended that the City Council approve the September 26, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes.
D.
Approval of Warrants - October 10, 2023 (CC/HA/FA)
It is recommended that the City Council approve the October 10, 2023 warrants.
E.
Receive and File the Community Development Department Update It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Community Development department update.
F.
Receive and File the Parks and Recreation Department
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Parks and Recreation department update.
G.
Consideration of Award of Contract for FY23-24 Citywide Concrete Repair Project to Ruiz Concrete and Paving, Inc.
It is recommended that the City Council approve the award of contract for the FY 2023-24 Citywide Concrete Repair Project to Ruiz Concrete and Paving, Inc in the amount of $114,090.00.
H.
Approval of Red Ribbon Week Proclamation
It is recommended that the City Council approve a proclamation for National Red Ribbon Week for October 23-31, 2023.
I.
Approval of Proclamation Denouncing Antisemitism
It is recommended that the City Council approve a proclamation denouncing antisemitism.
J.
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.
12. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
13. PUBLIC HEARING - None.
14. BUSINESS ITEMS
A.
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.
15. CONTINUATION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
16. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53232.3
17. 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 5th day of October, 2023.