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6:30 PM CLOSED SESSION - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
A.
City Manager Written Comments
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: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL AND LABOR NEGOTIATOR - The Closed Session is authorized by the Government Code Sec. 54957.6. AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: Kristen Petersen, Assistant City Manager and Director of Administrative Services; Katy Suttorp, Burke Williams & Sorensen, LLP, Outside Legal Counsel. EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: SEIU Local 721 Management and Professional Employees and General Employee Units 7:00 PM OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
6. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
7. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
8. SPECIAL ITEMS
A.
Mayor's Youth Council Update
B.
Public Safety 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 - May 14, 2024 Special Meeting and May 14, 2024 Regular Meeting (CC/HA/FA) Approve the minutes of May 14, 2024.
D.
Approval of Warrants - May 28, 2024 (CC/HA/FA)
Approve the warrants of May 28, 2024.
E.
Receive and File the Monthly Financial Update for March Receive and File the Monthly Financial Update.
F.
Receive and File the Public Safety Department Update
Receive and file the Public Safety Department update.
G.
Adopt by title only, Resolution 24-05, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Duarte, California Establishing an Appropriations Limit Pursuant to the Provisions of Article XIII B of the California Constitution Adopt Resolution 24-05 establishing the City of Duarte's Appropriations for the fiscal year 2024-25.
12. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
14. BUSINESS ITEMS
A.
Request from Duarte Historical Society & Museum for the City of Duarte to co-sponsor Route 66 Room Exhibit Dedication Ceremony Consider co-sponsorship request by Duarte Historical Society & Museum Board of Directors and provide direction to staff on sponsorship level.
B.
Presentation of Draft Construction Plans for Huntington Drive median upgrade project Provide input and direction on the draft construction plans for the Huntington Drive median upgrade project and authorize Staff to move forward with the formal construction bid process.
C.
Cannabis Retail Dispensaries and Tax Ballot Measure
Discuss and provide direction to city staff regarding whether to prepare a ballot measure allowing up to two retail cannabis dispensaries in the City and authorize a tax on the gross receipts of up to 10%.
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 - In memory of Greg Prodigalidad.
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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 22nd day of May, 2024
Annette Juarez, MMC
City Clerk