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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.
Legislative Update from Senator Susan Rubio's Office
B.
Tripepi Smith & Associates Update on Media Services
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 24, 2023 Special Meeting and October 24, 2023 Regular Meeting (CC/HA/FA) It is recommended that the City Council approve the October 24, 2023 Special Meeting and Regular Meeting minutes.
D.
Approval of Warrants - November 14, 2023 (CC/HA/FA)
It is recommended that the City Council approve the November 14, 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 Update It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Parks and Recreation department update.
G.
Adoption of Resolution No. 23-28 for a Salary Increase Adjusting the Hourly Rate Schedule for Compliance with New Minimum Wage Requirements Effective January 1, 2024 It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 23-28 adjusting the hourly rate schedule for compliance with the new minimum wage requirements effective January 1, 2024.
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.
Adoption of Resolution No. 23-30 to Accept Grant Funds from Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant Program It is recommended that the
City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-30 to accept grant funds totaling $295,178 over a 36 month period, which are administered by the California Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Attorney General through Proposition 56 and authorize fiscal year 2023-24 budget amendments of $31,500 in 1205-7030, $9,000 in 1205-7781 and $15,000 in 1015-7684 to allow the expenditure of these grant funds to begin immediately.
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
Consideration of General Plan Amendment (GPA) 23-01: A City-initiated request to formally adopt the 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Safety Element of the General Plan It is recommended that the the City Council 1) conduct a public hearing to receive public testimony and 2) adopt Resolution No. 23-29 approving General Plan Amendment 23-01 and adopting the local hazard mitigation plan into the Safety Element of the City of Duarte General Plan.
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A.
Burrtec Waste Services Annual Performance and Rate Review It is recommended that the City Council approve both the Burrtec Waste Services 2022 Annual Performance Review and Amendment No. 15 to the "Municipal Solid Waste, Recyclables and Green Waste Services Agreement Between the City of Duarte and Burrtec Waste Services," setting the refuse collection and recycling rates shown in the attached schedule to become effective January 1, 2024.
B.
Consideration of Award of Contract for the Construction of the ATP Cycle 4 Pedestrian Access and Bicycle Safety Improvement Project No. 24-5 It is recommended that the City Council 1) approve the award of contract for the construction of the ATP Cycle 4 Pedestrian Access and Bicycle Safety Improvement Project to FS Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $2,402,810.00; and 2) approve a budget amendment to the Community Improvement Fund (6220-8100) in the amount of $23,000 and to the SB1 Fund (2250-8100) in the amount of $560,020.75.
C.
Authorizing the Purchase of a New Prefabricated Restroom Building for Beardslee Park Restroom Replacement Project and Budget Amendment It it recommended that the City Council 1) authorize th e City Manager to execute the purchase contract with The Public Restroom Company for a prefabricated restroom building, unit PS-033, in the amount of $231,617, for the Beardslee
Restroom Replacement Project and 2) approve a total project budget amendment of $97,617 to the General Fund (100-1610-8100).
D.
Consideration of Award of Contract for Pool Deck Repair - Project 23-6; Budget Amendment It is recommended that the City Council 1) award the construction contract for the Fitness Center Pool Deck Repair to Slater Waterproofing, Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $135,075, in addition to a ten percent contingency, for a total project budget of $148,583 and 2) approving a budget amendment of $148,583.
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 - In memory of Tracy Darlene Buss.
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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 8th day of November, 2023.