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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 Unified School District's 2024 California Teacher of the Year - Hannah Rodriguez C.
Public Safety Department Update
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.
Approve absence(s) of City Councilmember(s) from the City Council meeting B.
Motion to read all Resolutions and Ordinances presented for consideration by Title only and waive further reading (CC/HA/FA) C.
Approval of Minutes - October 10, 2023 Regular Meeting (CC/HA/FA) It is recommended that the City Council approve the October 10, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes.
D.
Approval of Warrants - October 24, 2023 (CC/HA/FA)
It is recommended that the City Council approve the October 24, 2023 warrants.
E.
Receive and File the Monthly Financial Update
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the monthly financial update.
F.
Receive and File the Public Safety Department update
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Public Safety Department update.
G.
Resolution Fixing the City's 2024 Medical Insurance Contribution It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 23-26 and Resolution No. 23-27 fixing the City’s Medical Insurance contribution for Councilmembers and Employees for 2024 H.
Approval of a letter of Authorization, allowing the City Manager to Authorize the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to Submit a Regional Application on Behalf of the City for SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program It is recommended that the City Council allow the City Manager to execute a letter of authorization, authorizing the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to submit a regional application on behalf of the city for SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program I.
Notice of Completion: Traffic & Street Improvement Project - Huntington Drive and Highland Avenue; Project No. 22-2 It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Authorize the Notice of Completion for the Traffic & Street Improvement Project – Huntington Drive and Highland Avenue in the amount of $325,191.94; and 2) Approve a budget amendment of $47,300
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
City Council Salary Adjustment
It is recommended that City Council conduct a public hearing; receive public testimony; and discuss and approve Ordinance No. 920 to increase City Council salaries beginning December 10, 2024, pursuant to Government Code section 36516
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A.
Discussion and Appointment of a Commissioner to the Public Works and Traffic Safety Commission to fill an existing vacancy It is recommended that the City Council discuss and appoint a Commissioner to fill an existing vacancy on the Public Works and Traffic Safety Commission for the remaining of the term ending on December 31, 2026
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 18th day of October, 2023.