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6:00 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8:
Property: 1303-1305 Huntington Dr., Duarte, CA 91010
Agency negotiator: Community Development Director Craig Hensley Negotiating parties: Graham Allchorn, Red Mountain Group Under negotiation: Price and terms related to the possible disposition/acquisition of real property interest. 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 Introductions and Swearing In
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 - August 13, 2024 Special and Regular Meeting (CC/HA/FA) Approve the minutes of August 13, 2024.
D.
Approval of Warrants - August 27, 2024 and September 10, 2024 (CC/HA/FA) Approve the warrants of August 27, 2024 and September 10, 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.
Receive and File the Monthly Financial Update for June
Receive and File the Monthly Financial Update.
H.
Award of Contract for FY 2024/25 Citywide Concrete Repair Project - Project No. 25-3 Approve the award of contract for the FY 2024-25 Citywide Concrete Repair Project to FS Contractors Inc. in the amount of $147,575.00 and approve a $12,332.50 budget amendment to provide for a 10 percent contingency.
I.
Approval of City Council Expenses
Approve the City Council expenses.
12. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
14. BUSINESS ITEMS
A.
Pathway Home Quarterly Update Report
Receive and File the Pathway Home Quarterly Update Report.
B.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 923 amending the Duarte Municipal Code to change the beginning and ending dates of Commissioner terms Approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 923.
C.
Approval of Agreement with Evan Brooks Associates, Inc. to Provide Grant Research, Writing, and Administration Services 1) Authorize the City Manager to approve a Two-year Professional Services Agreement with Evan Brooks Associates, Inc. with an optional additional year, in an amount not to exceed $180,000 for grant research, writing, and administration services. 2) Approve a fiscal year 2024/25 budget amendment not to exceed $60,000 in the City Manager/City Clerk Professional Expenses account (100-1010-7965).
D.
Consideration to Approve a Letter of Commitment (LOC) for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program Authorize the City Manager to execute a letter of commitment for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program.
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 4th day of September, 2024
Annette Juarez, MMC
City Clerk