CITY OF LA PUENTE
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS DUE TO COVID-19
Given current Covid-19 restrictions and social distancing guidelines issued by federal, state and local agencies, the City has implemented the following procedures for participation in City Council meetings, until further notice. Members of the City Council/Successor Agency may participate from a remote location via teleconference.
How to Listen Live to the Meeting
Live Audio/Video: Visit the City’s website at https://lapuente.org/agenda/. Click on “View Event” for the current meeting to view it live.
Additionally, the City offers live by phone “listen only” lines in English and Spanish.
For English: Please dial (408) 650-3123 and enter the following access code: 731-551-669.
For Spanish: Please dial (646) 749-3122 and enter the following access code: 225-262-461.
How to Submit Public Comment
Please note that all comments are subject to the same Rules of Decorum as would otherwise apply to speakers at City Council meetings.
In Person: Public comment may be provided in-person at City Hall, 15900 E. Main Street. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, speakers will not be allowed to remain inside Council Chambers/City Hall to observe the meeting. Social distancing will be strictly enforced and all speakers must wear a face covering and submit to a temperature check, in accordance with the City’s adopted Re-Opening Protocols.
In Writing: eComments may be submitted for a posted meeting via SpeakUp on the Agendas and Minutes page of the City’s website at https://lapuente.org/agenda/. Simply click on “Click here for eComment”. Please submit your eComment no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting start time.
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Dadas las restricciones actuales de Covid-19 y las pautas de distanciamiento social emitidas por agencias federales, estatales y locales, la Ciudad ha implementado los siguientes procedimientos para la participación en las reuniones del Concejo Municipal, hasta nuevo aviso. Los miembros del Concejo Municipal/Agencia Sucesora pueden participar desde una ubicación remota a través de teleconferencia.
Cómo escuchar la reunión en vivo
Audio en vivo: visite el sitio web de la ciudad en https://lapuente.org/agenda/. Haga clic en "Ver evento" para ver la reunión en vivo.
Adicionalmente, la Ciudad ofrece líneas telefónicas de “solo escuchar” en vivo en inglés y español.
Para inglés: marque (408) 650-3123 e ingrese el siguiente código de acceso: 731-551-669.
Para español: marque (646) 749-3122 e ingrese el siguiente código de acceso: 225-262-461.
Cómo enviar comentarios públicos
Tenga en cuenta que todos los comentarios están sujetos a las mismas reglas que se aplicarían a los oradores en las reuniones del Concejo Municipal.
En persona: Los comentarios del público se pueden proporcionar en persona en el Ayuntamiento, 15900 E. Main Street.
Debido a las restricciones de Covid-19, no se permitirá que los oradores permanezcan dentro de las Cámaras del Consejo/Ayuntamiento para observar la reunión. El distanciamiento social se aplicará estrictamente y todos los oradores deben cubrirse la cara y someterse a un control de temperatura, de acuerdo con los Protocolos de reapertura adoptados por la Ciudad.
Por escrito: Los comentarios electrónicos se pueden enviar a través de SpeakUp en la página de Agendas and Minutes del sitio web de la Ciudad en https://lapuente.org/agenda/. Simplemente haga clic en "eComment" para la reunión actual.
Proporcione su eComment a más tardar 2 horas antes de la hora de inicio de la reunión.
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CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15900 EAST MAIN STREET, LA PUENTE
MARCH 8, 2022
6:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
6:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, and Quinones
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time, only item(s) on the Closed Session agenda may be discussed in Public Comments.
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 subdivision (d)(1) (Lewis v. City of La Puente, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV18841)
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, and Quinones
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
Introduction of LEAD Students Attending the City Council Meeting
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
If you wish to address the City Council/Successor Agency on an item other than a public hearing matter, complete the Request for Oral Presentation form and submit it to the City Clerk no later than prior to the conclusion of the first speaker’s remarks. All speakers are requested to observe the City’s Rules of Decorum when addressing the City Council. (LPMC section 2.04.120.)
BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members provide a report on any Boards/Commission/Committee meetings, listed below, that they have attended or that have occurred.
ORGANIZATION DEL/ALT MONTHLY MEETINGS TIME
California Contract Cities Association Argudo/Quinones 3rd Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Sanitation District 15 & 21 Klinakis/Munoz 4th Wednesday 1:30 p.m.
League of California Cities L.A. Div. Argudo/Mendoza 1st Thursday 6:30 p.m.
City Selection Committee Klinakis/Munoz When Necessary 6:30 p.m.
San Gabriel Valley COG Quinones/Argudo 3rd Thursday 4:00 p.m.
California JPIA Quinones/All Council 4th Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Foothill Transit Governing Board Munoz/Klinakis 3 times per year or as needed 7:30 a.m.
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito &
Vector Control District
Klinakis 2nd Friday 7:00 a.m.
A. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS A-1 READ AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency meeting of February 22, 2022.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL – None
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL – None
D. CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine in nature and may be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. One or more items may be removed from the Consent Calendar so that said item(s) may be discussed and considered individually by the City Council/Successor Agency, if a motion to remove the item(s) is approved by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the City Council/Successor Agency. Those specific item(s) will be considered as the first item under New Business.
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D-1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1525 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. 22-5694 approving Warrant Register No. 1525.
D-2 CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A 30-DAY RESOLUTION REGARDING THE CONDUCT
OF TELECONFERENCED MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND OTHER CITY BODIES UNDER THE MODIFIED RULES SET FORTH UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(E) AND OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AS AMENDED BY AB 361
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-5695, authorizing the City Council, City Boards, and all Commissions of the City continue to hold teleconferenced meetings from March 16, 2022 through April 14, 2022.
D-3 CONSIDERATION OF A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES FOR PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) adopt Resolution No. 22-5696 approving the General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for as-needed services; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
D-4 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A FIFTH AMMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HDL COREN & CONE FOR PROPERTY TAX MANAGEMENT
SEVICES
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council (1) approve the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with HdL, Coren and Cone and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
D-5 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 OPERATING
AND CAPITAL BUDGETS
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-5697 amending the adopted Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/22.
D-6 CONSIDERATION OF A MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MOON VALLEY
NURSERY FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF LARGE SPECIES TREES AT LA PUENTE PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $431,748.83
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) award the contract to Moon Valley Nursery in the amount of $431,748.83; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and approve change orders up to 10% of the original bid amount.
D-7 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR PHASE 2 OF THE BUS
SHELTER REPLACEMENT/INSTALLATION PROJECT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the plans and specifications for the Bus Shelter Replacement/Installation Project; and (2) authorize staff to solicit bids.
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D-8 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.04.120(c) (RULES OF DECORUM FOR MEETINGS) OF THE LA PUENTE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PERMIT THE CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND THE RULES OF DECORUM FOR ADDRESSING THE
CITY COUNCIL THROUGH RESOLUTION
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 22-978 Amending Section 2.04.120(c) (Rules of Decorum for Meetings) of the La Puente City Municipal Code to Permit the City Council Amend the Rules of Decorum for Addressing the Council through Resolution.
D-9 CONSIDERATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH ACE FENCING CO. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FENCING AT LA PUENTE PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,035.60 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the purchase order contract with Ace Fencing Co. in the amount of $49,035.60; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and approve change orders up to 10% of the original bid amount and (3) adopt Resolution No. 22-5698 amending the FY 21/22 Capital Budget.
E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
E-1 DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF A BUILDING
RECOGNITION PROGRAM (MAYOR KLINAKIS)
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss this item and provide any necessary direction to Staff.
ADHOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members provide a report on any Ad Hoc Committee meetings that they have attended.
NAME MEMBERS
1. Code Enforcement Klinakis/Mendoza
2. La Puente Park Master Plan and Youth Program Oversight Munoz/Quinones
3. Comprehensive Fee Schedule Klinakis/Munoz
4. Park Ordinance Oversight Klinakis/Argudo
5. Project LEAD Mendoza/Quinones
6. Community Safety and Welfare Argudo/Quinones
7. Homeless Oversight Klinakis/Quinones
8. LPQT Action Committee Mendoza/Quinones
AB 1234 REPORTS
ORAL COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
ADJOURNMENT
AVAILABILITY
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council/Successor Agency regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 15900 E. Main Street and the Reference Desk at the Library located at 15920 E.
Central during normal business hours. In addition, such writings and documents will be posted on the City’s website at http://www.lapuente.org.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by the City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 855-1500. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
MEETING TIMES
Meetings of the City Council shall be adjourned no later than 10:30 p.m., unless a motion to supersede the 10:30 time limit to consider some or all of the remaining items listed on the Agenda, or to consider items which have been added to the Agenda in accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code Section 54950, et seq., is approved by a majority of the members of the City Council. (Ordinance No. 95-727.)
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted in accordance with the applicable legal requirements.
Dated this 3rd day of March, 2022.
Sheryl Garcia, MMC, CPM
City Clerk