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.
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REGULAR MEETING OF
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15900 EAST MAIN STREET, LA PUENTE
JANUARY 24, 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, CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, Significant exposure to litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (one case).
2. 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 – None
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 JANUARY 10, 2023
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 January 10, 2023.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
B-1 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-981 ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE 2022 AND OTHER RELATED CODES AND ADOPTING LOCAL
AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND MAKING FINDINGS FOR SAME
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) open the public hearing and take public testimony; (2) adopt Ordinance No. 23-981 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 CC/SA AGENDA PAGE 3 OF 5 JANUARY 24, 2023
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) adopt the Notice of Exemption.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
C-1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE LA PUENTE SAFE ROUTES TO
SCHOOL PLAN
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-5773 adopting the La Puente Safe Routes to School Plan.
C-2 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 95-3662 AND
ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR PLACING MATTERS ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council repeal Resolution No. 95-3662 and adopt Resolution No. 23-5775 adopting procedures for placing matters on City Council meeting agendas.
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. 1544 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. 22-5774 approving Warrant Register No. 1544.
D-2 PRESENTATION OF NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2022 REQUISITION SUMMARY REPORTS Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the requisition summary reports for November and December 2022.
D-3 PRESENTATION OF NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2022 INVESTMENT REPORTS Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
D-4 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
BUDGET SOFTWARE SERVICES WITH IGM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,600
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve a professional services agreement for budget software services with IGM Technology Corporation in the amount of $72,600; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
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D-5 CONSIDERATION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH FOOTHILL TRANSIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF BUS SHELTER STRUCTURES IN THE CITY Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the Grant Agreement with Foothill Transit for the replacement of bus shelter structures in the City in the amount of $40,000; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
E-1 PRESENTATION OF NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2022 BUDGET REPORTS Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
E-2 DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS OF THE
PROPOSED ACTIVITY CENTER BUILDING AT LA PUENTE PARK
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss this item and provide direction to Staff.
AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members provide a report on any Ad Hoc Committee meetings that they have attended.
NAME MEMBERS
1. Code Enforcement Committee Klinakis/Mendoza
2. La Puente Park Fees, Ordinance and Program Oversight Committee Munoz/Quinones
3. Project LEAD Committee Mendoza/Quinones
4. LPQT Action Committee Mendoza/Quinones
5. Adaptive Sports League and Enrichment Programs Oversight Committee Klinakis/Munoz AB 1234 REPORTS
ORAL COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
ADJOURNMENT
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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 19th day of January, 2023.
Sheryl Garcia, MMC, CPM
City Clerk