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5:30 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 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) Title: City Manager and City Attorney 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.
Recognition - Ernest Jones Jr.
B.
National Mosquito Awareness Week Proclamation
C.
Community Development Department Update
D.
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 - May 28, 2024 Special Meeting and May 28, 2024 Regular Meeting (CC/HA/FA) Approve the minutes of May 28, 2024.
D.
Approval of Warrants - June 11, 2024 (CC/HA/FA)
Approve the warrants of June 11, 2024.
E.
Receive and File the Community Development Department Update Receive and File the Community Development Department Update.
F.
Receive and File the Parks and Recreation Department Update Receive and File the Parks and Recreation Department Update.
G.
PSA with Lynne Dwyer Landscape Architect for Design Services for the Fish Canyon Falls Restoration Planning Project - Parking Lot & Trailhead Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Lynne Dwyer Landscape Architect in the amount of $26,000 for design services of the parking lot & trailhead for the Fish Canyon Falls Restoration Planning Project.
H.
Real Estate Advisory Services Contract
Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Lee & Associates for Real Estate Advisory Services for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
I.
Approval of City Council Expense Reimbursement
12. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
14. BUSINESS ITEMS
A.
Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget Highlights
Approve the 2024/25 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
B.
Adopt Resolution No. 24-06 of the City Council of the City of Duarte Approving a Five-Year Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement (MLESA) with the County of Los Angeles for Public Services Provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and Authorizing the City Manager to Procure Services of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Up to an Amount Authorized in the City's Operating Budget for the Period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 Adopt Resolution No. 24-06 approving the 5-Year Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and Authorize the Mayor to execute the 5-Year Agreement on behalf of the City.
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 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
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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 June, 2024
Annette Juarez, MMC
City Clerk