CITY OF LA PUENTE
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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. Use of face coverings and social distancing is encouraged.
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 públicos se pueden proporcionar en persona en el Ayuntamiento, 15900 E. Main Street. Se recomienda el uso de mascarillas y el distanciamiento social.
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.
CC/SA AGENDA PAGE 1 OF 4 OCTOBER 11, 2022
REGULAR MEETING OF
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15900 EAST MAIN STREET, LA PUENTE
OCTOBER 11, 2022
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 Participating in the City Council Meeting Presentation of Employee Recognition Awards
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 – None B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL – None
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C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
C-1 DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE REPAINTING OF THE COURTYARD AT THE
COMMUNITY CENTER AND REPLACEMENT OF SHADE AWNINGS
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss this item and provide direction to Staff.
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.
D-1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1539 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. 22-5754 approving Warrant Register No. 1539.
D-2 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CORRAL CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR THE MIDDLE RESTROOM ADDITION IMPROVEMENTS AT LA PUENTE PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $348,877.00 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) award the contract to Corral Construction & Development, Inc. in the amount of $348,877.00; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and approve change orders up to 10% of the original bid amount.
D-3 CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR LA PUENTE PARK
SOD INSTALLATION
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) accept the project as complete; and (2) authorize the City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.
D-4 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT TO SPOHN RANCH, INC. FOR THE RESURFACING OF THE DANIEL C. HOLLOWAY BASKETBALL COURTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,270.50
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) award the purchase order contract to Spohn Ranch, Inc. in the amount of $ 25,270.50; and (3) authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and approve change orders up to 10% of the original bid amount.
D-5 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 20-5586 AND
ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE CONTAINING REVISED
DESIGNATED POSITIONS AND DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-5755 rescinding Resolution No. 20-5586 and approving the City’s amended Conflict of Interest Code.
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D-6 CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACTS WITH MULTIPLE VENDORS FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE GRACE F. NAPOLITANO NATURE EDUCATION CENTER Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) award purchase order contracts to:
Resource Building Materials, Ewing, Site One, West Coast Turf, Bravo Signs, Mark’s Welding, Fremontia Horticultural, and TLC Materials in the total amount of $113,506.73; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and approve change orders up to 10% of the original proposal amounts.
E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
E-1 PRESENTATION OF MEASURE LP BUDGET REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2022 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
E-2 UPDATE ON COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMMING
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss this item and provide any necessary direction to Staff.
E-3 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-4 UPDATE, DISCUSSION, AND DIRECTION REGARDING CURRENT AND FUTURE
PROGRAMMING OF THE LA PUENTE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss this item and provide any necessary direction to Staff.
E-5 INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.68 OF
THE LA PUENTE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PUBLIC PARKS AND FACILITIES AND
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS TO UPDATE RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING
THE USE AND OPERATION OF CITY PARKS, RECREATIONAL AREAS AND DOG PARKS Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) waive reading of Ordinance No. 22- 979 and read by title only; (2) introduce Ordinance No. 22-979 Amending Chapter 3.68 of the La Puente City Municipal Code Regarding Public Parks and Facilities; (3) adopt Resolution No. 22-5756 to update rules and regulations governing the use and operation of city parks and recreational areas; and (4) adopt Resolution No. 22-5757 to implement the rules governing dog parks.
E-6 CONSIDERATION OF A USE AND FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EAST SAN
GABRIEL VALLEY COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS (ESGVCH) AND THE CITY Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the agreement between the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless and the City; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
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E-7 UPDATE, DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING WATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS AT LA
PUENTE PARK (COUNCIL MEMBER ARGUDO)
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
9. Adaptive Sports League and Enrichment Programs
Oversight Committee
Klinakis/Munoz
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 6th day of October, 2022.
Sheryl Garcia, MMC, CPM
City Clerk