MINUTES
LA PUENTE CITY CO{JNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
SPECIAL MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Per Robert's Rulesof Order Newly RevisedIl'h Edition, minutes area 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 Special 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 February 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klinakis called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Members absent:
Klinakis, Munoz, Mendoza, Quinones.
Argudo.
Staff members present: City Manager Bob Lindsey, City Clerk Sheryl Garcia, Director of Administrative Services Troy Grunklee, Director of Development Services John Di Mario, Director of Cornrnunity Services Alexander Bauman, Management Assistant Cece Dunlap, and Office Specialist Natalie Romo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Klinakis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COICATIONS - None.
SM-1 CONSIDERATION OF A CHANGE ORDER REQUEST WITH NPG CORPORATION
FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PARKING LOT AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,947.00
Director of Development Services Di Mario gave a report regarding the parking lot improvements at the Community Center. He stated that the two requested change orders for NPG Corporation would be utilized to remedy the saturated soils that were encountered during construction. In his report, Director Di Mario noted that the third change order amount decreased to $11,792, making the total change orders amount to $39,947.
Mayor Klinakis inquired if the area indicated in blue and center divider on the map were intended to be a walkway. Director Di Mario confirmed that the two large center medians are going to be walkways.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, seconded by Council Member Mendoza, to approve a change order request with NPG Corporation in the amount of $39,947. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABST AIN:
ABSENT:
Klinakis, Munoz, Mendoza, Quinones.
None
None
Argudo
Council Member Quinones questioned if the bollards could be removed after installation, to which Director Di Mario stated that the bollards are to be implemented as a safety precaution for the parkgoers.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Mayor Klinakis congratulated City Clerk Sheryl Garcia on her employment offer and thanked her for her service to the City all these years.
Council Member Mendoza congratulated City Clerk Garcia on her offer and thanked her for her guidance and professionalism.
Mayor Pro Tem Munoz expressed her gratitude to City Clerk Garcia for her professionalism and making it easy for her to be a council member.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
Director Di Mario spoke regarding City Clerk Garcia and her time with the City.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Klinakis adjourned the meeting at 9:14 a.m.
Approved this 14f'l day of February 2023.
Sheryl\Qg'rcia
City Clerk
Charlie Klinakis
Mayor/Chair
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