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 7 JANUARY 10, 2023
REGULAR MEETING OF
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15900 EAST MAIN STREET, LA PUENTE
JANUARY 10, 2023
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 PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54954.5(b) & 54956.8, CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS:
Property: APN 8247-032-023; Vacant Lot – Valley Boulevard and Old Valley Boulevard City Negotiators: Bob Lindsey, City Manager and John Di Mario, Director of Development Services
Negotiating Party: TCH GROUP LA PUENTE LLC; Diana Cheng, Broker Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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 Certificate of Recognition to La Puente Girl’s Softball for Toy Drive Tournament Donation
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 Last Friday of the Month 7:45 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 DECEMBER 13, 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 December 13, 2022.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
B-1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) open the public hearing and take public testimony; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 23-5769 authorizing the City’s CDBG Program for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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B-2 (1) CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36937, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2, TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 2022 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE 2022 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE 2022 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE 2022 EDITION; TITLE 30 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE 2022 EDITION; TITLE 31 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE 2022 EDITION; TITLE 33 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY EXISTING BUILDING CODE; INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND MAKING FINDINGS FOR SAME, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF; AND (2) INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2, TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY BUILDING CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 2022 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE 2022 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE 2022 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE 2022 EDITION; TITLE 30 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE 2022 EDITION; TITLE 31 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE 2022 EDITION; TITLE 33 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY EXISTING BUILDING CODE; INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; AND
ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND MAKING FINDINGS FOR SAME Staff Recommendation, Urgency Ordinance No. 23-980: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) open the public hearing and take public testimony; (2) waive reading of Urgency Ordinance No. 23-980 and read by title only; and (3) adopt Ordinance No. 23-980 - An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of La Puente, California, adopting by reference, pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.2, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Building Code, incorporating by reference the California Building Code 2022 Edition; Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code incorporating by reference the California Plumbing Code 2022 Edition; Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Electrical Code, incorporating by reference the California Electrical Code 2022 Edition; Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Mechanical Code, incorporating by reference the California Mechanical Code 2022 Edition; Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Residential Code, incorporating by reference the California Residential Code 2022 Edition; Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code, incorporating by reference the California Green Building Code 2022 Edition; Title 33 of the Los Angeles County Existing Building Code; incorporating by reference the California Existing Building Code; and adopting local amendments thereto, and making findings for same, and declaring the urgency thereof; and CC/SA AGENDA PAGE 4 OF 7 JANUARY 10, 2023
Staff Recommendation, Ordinance No. 23-981: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) waive the reading of Ordinance No. 23-981 and read by title only; (2) introduce Ordinance No. 23-981 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of La Puente, California, adopting by reference, pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.2, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Building Code, incorporating by reference the California Building Code 2022 Edition; Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code incorporating by reference the California Plumbing Code 2022 Edition; Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Electrical Code, incorporating by reference the California Electrical Code 2022 Edition; Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Mechanical Code, incorporating by reference the California Mechanical Code 2022 Edition; Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Residential Code, incorporating by reference the California Residential Code 2022 Edition; Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code, incorporating by reference the California Green Building Code 2022 Edition; Title 33 of the Los Angeles County Existing Building Code; incorporating by reference the California Existing Building Code; and adopting local amendments thereto, and making findings for same; and (3) setting the public hearing on Ordinance No. 23-981 for January 24, 2023, in accordance with Government Code Section 50022.3.
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.
D-1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1543 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. 22-5770 approving Warrant Register No. 1543.
D-2 CONSIDERATION OF RE-APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER TO THE CIVICRECREATIONAL-INDUSTRIAL AUTHORITY Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council re-appoint City Manager Bob Lindsey to the Civic-Recreational-Industrial Authority Board.
D-3 CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 75016 AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14317 BECKNER STREET Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) find that Final Tract Map No. 75016 complies with all of the Conditions of Approval set forth within Tentative Tract Map No. 75016; (2) approve the attached Subdivision Improvement Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and (3) approve the Final Map and authorize the City Clerk to endorse the cover sheet of the Final Map, the certificate which embodies the approval of said Map for recordation with the County of Los Angeles.
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D-4 CONSIDERATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH COASTLINE EQUIPMENT FOR
THE PURCHASE OF A SKID STEER EQUIPMENT PACKAGE FOR THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,296.16
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the purchase order contract with Coastline Equipment for the purchase of a skid steer package in the amount of $92,296.16; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute, on behalf of the City, all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase.
D-5 CONSIDERATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH CONTAINER CONCEPTS® FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 20’ COFFEE SHOP CONTAINER FOR LA PUENTE PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,750.00
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the purchase order contract with Container Concepts® in the amount of $57,750.00; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement
D-6 CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH POLARIS LIGHTING
ASSOCIATES FOR COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING SERVICES FOR THE LA PUENTE COMMUNITY CENTER COURTYARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $166,894.80 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the Professional Service Agreement with Polaris Lighting Associates in the amount of $166,894.80; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and approve change orders up to 10% of the original bid amount; and (3) provide any necessary direction to Staff.
D-7 RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY’S ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the Independent Accountant’s report on the Appropriations Limit Worksheet, the Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control and Compliance, and the Statement on Auditing Standard No. 114 Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
D-8 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. 23-5772, authorizing the City Council, City Boards, and all Commissions of the City continue to hold teleconferenced meetings from January 14, 2023, through February 14, 2023.
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E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
E-1 CONSIDERATION OF: (1) APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL BOARDS; AND (2) A RESOLUTION
APPOINTING SPECIFIC REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) authorize the Mayor to appoint representatives and delegates to regional boards, commissions and committees; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 23-5771 Appointing Specific Representatives to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.
E-2 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO AD HOC
COMMITTEES
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to dissolve, establish and appoint to ad hoc committees as necessary.
E-3 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE LA PUENTE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) make appointments to the La Puente Community Foundation; or (2) provide direction to staff regarding appointments.
E-4 UPDATE AND DISCUSSION REGARDING SENIOR AND SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMMING Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss this item and provide any necessary direction to Staff.
E-5 DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING ALLOCATION OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
ACT FUNDS (MAYOR KLINAKIS AND MAYOR PRO TEM MUNOZ)
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss this item and provide any necessary direction to Staff.
E-6 DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR PLACING MATTERS ON
MEETING AGENDAS (MAYOR PRO TEM MUNOZ)
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss this item and provide any necessary direction to Staff.
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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 5th day of January, 2023.
Sheryl Garcia, MMC, CPM
City Clerk