MINUTES
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING OF
JULY 12, 2022
Per Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised 11" Edition, minutes are a record of the actions taken by the body. These minutes do not include a summary of the discussion but only reflect the action taken by the body. A complete audio recording of this meeting is available on the City's website www.lapuente.org.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of La Puente was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 15900 East Main Street, La Puente, California, on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klinakis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Klinakis, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones.
Members absent: Munoz.
Staff members present: City Manager Bob Lindsey, Assistant City Attorney Jesse Jauregui, City Clerk Sheryl Garcia, Director of Administrative Services Troy Grunklee, Director of Development Services John Di Mario, Director of Community Services Alexander Bauman, Office Specialist Christine Soo, and Office Specialist Natalie Romo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Klinakis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Klinakis presented Firecrackers Solis 16U Fastpitch Softball Team and coaches with a certificate recognizing their outstanding athletic performance at the AFA 2022 National Tournament Championships in St. George, Utah.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joe Batista spoke regarding the Fortunato Jimenez 3d of July event and suggested that small usiness vendors be invited to participate at future events. He further expressed concerns about th larkness of certain park areas at night. Lastly, he spoke of a recent break-in incident at a loca business and suggested that the City provide recovery funding to local businesses.
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BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS - None
A. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MEETINGS
A-1 READ AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS OF JUNE 28, 2022
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Council Member Quinones, to waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency meetings of June 28, 2022. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Munoz.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL - None
D. CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Mayor Klinakis, to approve Consent Calendar Items D-1 through D-5. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Munoz.
D-1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1533
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-5738 approving Warrant Register No. 1533.
D-2 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR UNRUH
AVENUE WALL IMPROVEMENTS FROM AMAR ROAD TO FLYNN STREET Action Taken: The City Council: (1) approved the plans and specifications for the construction of the Unruh Avenue Wall Improvements from Amar Road to Flynn Street; and (2) authorized Staff to solicit for bids.
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D-3 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 21-1469 WITH RRM DESIGN GROUP FOR COMPLETION OF THE CITY'S 6" CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE ALLOCATING AN ADDITIONAL $15,000.00
Action Taken: The City Council approved the First Amendment to Agreement No. 21- 1469 between the City of La Puente and RRM Design Group for completion of the City's 6'" Cycle Housing Element update allocating an additional $15,000.00.
D-4 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-5735
AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PERSONNEL SYSTEM FOR THE ADDITION OF TWO (2) CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISORS POSITIONS Action Taken: The City Council: (1) adopted Resolution No. 22-5739 rescinding Resolution No. 22-5735 and approving authorized full-time positions and salary ranges; and (2) approved the job description for the Code Enforcement Supervisor position.
D-S CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AT LA PUENTE PARK
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) accepted the project as complete; and (2) authorized the City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.
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
Director of Development Services Di Mario reported that the installation of the solar panel canopies at the community center parking lot would begin on Monday, July 18, 2022 as part of the energy improvement project. He also provided an update on the construction of a planter seat wall near St. Joseph's.
Director of Community Services Bauman announced the commencement of Movies at the Park to be held on Mondays, July 18", July 25th ' August 8t. He also noted that Concerts at the Park would be held on Wednesdays, July 20"", July 27", and August 10th. Lastly, he stated that the National Night Out event would be held at the Sports Complex on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Mayor Klinakis inquired regarding the timeframes of completion for the shade structures near the soccer field, the pavilion, BBQ areas, and the multi-purpose building. Director of Administrative Services Grunklee responded that City Manager Lindsey was working with Innovative Playgrounds Inc. to provide a list of the remaining items and a timeline for completion. Director Di Mario added that $150,000 were earmarked for the activity center, architects would begin designing a foundation, and that Staff anticipates the project to bid in late fall.
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AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Code Enforcement: Nothing to report.
La Puente Park Master Plan and Youth Program Oversight: Nothing to report.
Comprehensive Fee Schedule: Nothing to report.
Park Ordinance Oversight: Nothing to report.
Project LEAD: Nothing to report.
Community Safety and Welfare: Nothing to report.
Homeless Oversight: Nothing to report.
LPQT Action Committee: Nothing to report.
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ORAL COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Mayor Klinakis thanked Staff for their organization of the Fortunato Jimenez 3rd 'of July event and the Sheriff's Department for their participation at the event.
Council Member Mendoza spoke regarding her positive experience at the event, and thanked Staff for their efforts in organizing the event.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF - None.
ADJOURMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Klinakis adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m. in memory of Frank G. Tripepi.
Approved this 26" day of July, 2022.
Charts Vul
Sheryl Garcia Charlie Klinakis
City Clerk Mayor/Chair
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