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
APRIL 12, 2022
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza and Quinones
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION, CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 (d)(1) – City of La Puente v.
Dank City et al, LASC Case # 21PSCV00417
2. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION, Conference with Real Property Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property Location/Owners: 651 Glendora Avenue, La Puente, California, 91744, Assessor’s Parcel Number 8213-023-004 – Robert F. Tran and Jacqueline Hsu
City Negotiators: Bob Lindsey, City Manager and John DiMario, Director of Development Services Under Negotiation: Price and terms for acquisition of the real property
3. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION, CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (two cases)
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
Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing April as Donate Life Month
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 MARCH 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 March 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. 1527 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. 22-5701 approving Warrant Register No. 1527.
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. 22-5702, authorizing the City Council, City Boards, and all Commissions of the City continue to hold teleconferenced meetings from April 15, 2022 through May 15, 2022.
D-3 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-5689, DECLARING AS SURPLUS PROPERTY ONE VEHICLE IN THE CITY’S FLEET, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
THE SURPLUS VEHICLE BY ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT FOR THE SALE OF THE
VEHICLES
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) adopt Resolution No. 22-5703 rescinding Resolution 22-5689 and declare as surplus property, one vehicle in the City’s fleet, authorizing the sale of the surplus vehicle at auction; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements on behalf of the City.
D-4 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 OPERATING BUDGET
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-5704 amending the adopted Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/22.
D-5 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO KORMEX CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE LA PUENTE PARK SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $178,625.00
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) award the contract to Kormex Construction, Inc. in the total amount of $178,625; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and approve change orders up to 10% of the original bid amount; and (3) approve Resolution No. 22-5705 amending the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Capital Budget.
D-6 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO WEST COAST TURF FOR LA PUENTE PARK SOD INSTALLATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,300.00 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) award the contract to West Coast Turf in the amount of $132,300.00; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and approve change orders up to 10% of the original bid amount; and (3) approve Resolution No. 22-5706 amending the FY 2021/2022 Capital Budget.
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D-7 CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN EXPOSHOWS, INC. AND THE CITY FOR A PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY FOR THE CITY’S FORTUNATO JIMENEZ INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,500
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) adopt Resolution No. 22-5707 adopting findings to dispense with the competitive bidding process; (2) approve the Agreement with Exposhows, Inc. in the amount of $31,500; and (3) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
D-8 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC. FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve Amendment No. 3 with Siemens Industry, Inc.; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
E-1 UPDATE, DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING CURRENT AND UPCOMING PROJECTS
AT LA PUENTE PARK
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) discuss this item and provide any necessary direction to Staff; and (2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all purchase orders and contracts necessary to carry out City Council’s direction.
E-2 DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING NAMING RIGHTS FOR THE LA PUENTE
NATURE CENTER AND OTHER CITY FACILITIES (MAYOR KLINAKIS) Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss this item and provide any necessary direction to Staff.
E-3 DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING CURRENT AND FUTURE PROGRAMMING
WITHIN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT (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
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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.
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 7th day of April, 2022.
Sheryl Garcia, MMC, CPM
City Clerk