MINUTES
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Per Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised I l" Edition, minutes are a record of tlie actions taken by tlie body. These minutes do not include a summaiy of the discussion but only reflect tlie action taken by the body. A complete audio recording of tliis meeting is available on tlie City's website www.lapuente.org.
A Regular Meeting of tlie City Council of the City of La Puente was lield in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 15900 East Main Street, La Puente, California, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klinakis called tlie meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, (uinones.
Members absent: None.
Staff members present: City Manager Bob Lindsey, City Attorney Jesse Jauregui, City Clerk Martha Torres, Director of Administrative Services Troy Grunklee, Director of Development Services John Di Mario, Director of Comrmu'iity Services Alexander Bauman, Finance Manager Alexander Merkel Medina, Associate Planner Juan Galvan, Office Specialist Destiny Rivera, Office Specialist Adriana Jaimez, and Office Specialist Natalie Romo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Klii'iakis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT ATIONS
Nathan Dietlin and Alanis Hernandez, from Sparks Middle Scliool, provided an update on the incentives Project LEAD established during tlie school year to encourage good behavior among students.
ORAL COMMtJNICATIONS
Ricardo Martinez spoke regarding the July 3rdfireworks show and laser show in July, the La Puente Special Olympics, tlie upcoming City budget, and the Housing Rights Center workshops in the San Gabriel Valley region.
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Joe B. spoke regarding recoveiy funding for vandalized small businesses and response times to vandalism calls. He frirther expressed concern about the driving speeds of public safety patrols in residential and school areas.
Diana Henera submitted an e-comment regarding alternate uses for tl'ie fiuids intended for the July 3rd laser show, including support for: vandalized small businesses, technological improvements for liybrid activities, the City's social media presence, the Friday night market, and low-income and homeless residents.
BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS - None.
A. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MEETINGS
A-I READ AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2023
A motion was made by Council Member David Argudo, seconded by Council Member Gabriel Quinones, to waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency meetings of Febrriatay 14, 2023. Tlie motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Munoz
ABSENT: None
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY CO{JNCIL - None
C. {JNFINISHED BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL - None
D. CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Argudo pulled items D-5 and D-6 for further discussion.
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, to approve Consent Calendar Items D-I tl'irougli D-4. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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D-l CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING WARRANT RESOLUTION N0. 1546
Action Taken: Tlie City Council and Successor Agency adopted Resolution No. 23- 5779 approving Warrant Register No. 1546.
D-2 PRESENTATION OF JANUARY 2023 REQUISITION SUMMARY REPORT Action Taken: The City Corincil received and filed the requisition surni'nary report for January 2023.
D-3 PRESENT ATION OF JANUARY 2023 INVESTMENT REPORT
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed this report.
D-4 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
OPPENHEIMER NATIONAL FOR THE COFFEE SHOP KIOSK INST ALLATION AT LA PUENTE PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,425.80
Action Taken: Tlie City Corincil: (1) awarded the contract to Oppenheimer National in the amount of $64,425.80; and (2) autliorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement and approve change orders up to 10% of tlie original bid amount.
D-5 CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN PYRO SPECT ACULARS, INC.
AND THE CITY FOR A PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY FOR THE CITY'S FORTtJNATO JIMENEZ INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION IN THE AMO{JNT OF $33,500 Council Member Argudo pulled item D-5 for further discussion.
Coruicil Member Argudo inquired about tlie City's vetting process when selecting vendors, tl'ie budget for the event, and the duration of the event. In response to his inquiry, City Manager Lindsey stated tliat the City selected a vendor used in previous years and noted tliat the duration of the show would be 30 minutes. City Manager further stated that the City decided to use a different vendor in July 2022 to provide residents with a longer show.
Council Member Quinones tlianked Council Member Argudo for pulling the item and expressed liis support for the Fouith of July event.
Council Member Mendoza inquired about potential donations for the event from neighboring cities.
Director of Administrative Services Grunklee stated that tlie City of Industry donated $40,000 to liost tlie event in previoris years prior to 2022.
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Council Member Argudo inquired aborit the process of obtaining a donation from the City of Industry. In response to his inqriiry, City Manager Lindsey stated that he reached orit to the City Manager of tlie City of Industry for a donation.
A motion was made by Mayor Klinakis, seconded by Council Member Argudo, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 23-5780 adopting findings to dispense with the competitive bidding process; (2) approve the Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. in tlie amount of $33,500; and (3) arithorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of tlie City. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABST AIN:
ABSENT:
Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones.
None
None
None.
D-6 CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN ARTISTIC LASER
PRODUCTIONS AND THE CITY FOR A LASER LIGHT DISPLAY FOR THE CITY'S
FORTUNATO JIMENEZ INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,500.
Council Member Argudo pulled item D-6 for further discussion.
Mayor Klinakis recommended that the City Council consider the item at a later meeting to allow staff time to provided additional information about the event.
Council Member Argudo introduced discussion regarding tlie cost of the laser liglit show.
He suggested tliat Staff provide more comprehensive financing information and acquire sponsorships for the event.
Council Member Quinones expressed support for keeping the laser light show and noted tliat residents enjoyed tlie event tlie previoris year.
Mayor Pro Tem Munoz recommended that tlie item be discussed at a future City Council meeting after Staff look into additional support and funding since the item was not time sensitive.
Tlie City Corincil reaclied a consensus to bring back the item at a future City Council meeting and liave Staff outreacli for donations that could offset the cost of the laser show.
NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
E-1 PRESENT ATION OF JANUARY 2023 BUDGET REPORT
Finance Manager Alexander Merkel Medina provided a report regarding the January 2023 Budget Repoit.
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Ma70r KlillakiS tllal'iked Finance Manager Merkel Medilla far tlle budget report Action Taken: The City Council received and filed this report.
E-2 UPDATE AND DISCUSSION REGARDING COMMUNITY SERVICES
PROGRAMMING
Director of Community Services Alex Bauman provided an update on community services prOgramlnillg.
Council Member Argudo inquired about outreacli efforts to encourage skateboarders to participate in the roller-skating program. Director Bauman noted tliat Staff would use flyers and social media posts to inform tlie priblic of the roller skate event, as well as assign Staff to advertise the roller-skating program in person.
Mayor Pro Tem Munoz gave a brief ripdate on efforts to bring aborit a joint-use agreement with the Bassett Unified Scliool District to utilize their facilities to expand the City's atMetic programming. Slie noted tliat she and Council Member (2uinones have been working diligently to secure contracts for the soccer league to take place in different locations and include a wide range of age grorips. Slie fuither thanked Mayor Klinakis for his help in establisliing the soccer league last year.
Council Member Quinones tliai'iked Director Bauman for the update and for developing the roller-skate niglit.
Council Member Mendoza tlianked staff for working witli residents and creating programs at the parks and suggested that Staff reach out to schools to advertise tl'ie programming Mayor Pro Tem Munoz tlianked staff for developing inclusive and diverse programs for residents.
Mayor Klinakis stated that the park goals from three years ago have been reached and spoke regarding tlie Special Olympics athletes.
Director Bauman stated that the Special Olympics is keeping him ripdated on opportunities to fund applicants.
AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Code Enforcement: Notliing to report.
La Puente Park Fees, Ordinance and Program Oversiglit: Nothing to report.
Project LEAD: Council Member Quinones provided an update on the mural project witli Project LEAD. He presented a mural concept that La Puente Higli School students created and will be CC/SA MINUTES PAGE 5 0F 6 FEBRUARY 28, 2023
painting in Downtown La Puente. He thai'iked Corincil Member Mendoza for her help and hard work on the project.
LPQT Action Committee: Notliing to report.
Adaptive Sports League and Ei'iridiment Programs Oversiglit: Nothing to repoit.
AB 1234 REPORTS - None.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Mayor Klinakis shared tliat lie met with several dignitaries in Sinaloa, Mexico to discuss youtli programs offered in La Puente. He presented gifts that he received from the head of Congress and from the Mayor of Angostura, Mexico.
Director Bauman annoru'iced tliat there will be a "Breakfast with the Bui'uiy" event on April 8, 2023.
Corincil Member Quinones thanked the City Council for working well together and Staff for working diligently. He furtlier requested that the City Council adjourn the meeting in honor and memory of Victor De La Cruz, the lead scliool counselor at Sierra Vista Middle School.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
City Manager Lindsey noted that the Grace Napolitano Park will have a grand opening in May.
He stated tl'iat in the upcoming future, there will be picnic areas and a coffee sliop at La Puente Park. He also thanked Staff for tlieir hard work.
Al)JOURMENT
There being no fuither business before tlie City Council, Mayor Klinakis adjourned the meeting in honor and memory of Victor De La Ctauz at 8:05 p.m.
Approved tliis 14('1 day of March, 2023.
r .
Maitlia Torres, MPA
City Clerk
Cliarlie Klinakis
Mayor/Chair
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