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 5 APRIL 11, 2023
REGULAR MEETING OF
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15900 EAST MAIN STREET, LA PUENTE
APRIL 11, 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) & (e)(1)
2. 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) (Two potential cases)
3. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION, CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION, Cal Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Calderon et al v Southland Transit et al L.A.S.C. No. 21STCV02558
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, 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, please 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. (Ordinance No. 06-843.)
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 3 rd Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Sanitation District 15 & 21 Klinakis/Munoz 4
th Wednesday 1:30 p.m.
League of California Cities L.A. Div. Argudo/Mendoza 1
st Thursday 6:30 p.m.
City Selection Committee Klinakis/Munoz When Necessary 6:30 p.m.
San Gabriel Valley COG Quinones/Argudo 3
rd Thursday 4:00 p.m.
California JPIA Quinones/All Council 4
th 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 2
nd 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 MEETINGS OF MARCH 28, 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 meetings of March 28, 2023.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL - None
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL – None
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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 RESOLUTIONS APPROVING WARRANT REGISTER NOS. 1549 AND 69 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. 23-5786 approving Warrant Register No. 1549 and Resolution No. SA 23-102 approving Warrant Register No. 69.
D-2 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS AND DISPENSING WITH THE
COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS, AND APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HDL, COREN
AND CONE FOR PROPERTY TAX CONSULTING & AUDITING SERVICES Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council (1) adopt the Resolution 23-5787 making findings and dispensing with the competitive bidding process, and (2) approve the agreement with HdL, Coren and Cone and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
D-3 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING AS SURPLUS PROPERTY TWO VEHICLES IN THE CITY’S FLEET, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE SURPLUS VEHICLES BY
ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) adopt Resolution No. 23-5788 and declare as surplus property, two vehicles in the City’s fleet, authorizing the sale of the surplus vehicles at auction; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements on behalf of the City.
D-4 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO WEST COAST TURF FOR THE GRACE F. NAPOLITANO NATURE EDUCATION CENTER SOD INSTALLATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,980.00
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) award the contract to West Coast Turf in the amount of $24,980.00; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and approve change orders up to 10% of the original bid amount.
D-5 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON VARIOUS CITY STREETS FY 2022-23 PROJECT Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the plans and specifications for the construction of the Street Improvements on Various City Streets FY 2022-23 project; and (2) authorize Staff to solicit for bids.
D-6 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES
URBAN COUNTY PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) adopt Resolution No. 23-5789 approving participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this Program.
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D-7 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE NEW
NATIONAL OPIOD SETTLEMENT AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO FIVE
NATIONAL OPIOIDS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH WALMART, CVS, WALGREENS,
TEVA, AND ALLERGAN, ALLOWING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY
AGREEMENTS
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) adopt Resolution No. 23-5790, authorizing the City Manager to release the five settling defendants in exchange for the consideration set forth in the Subdivision Participation Forms and California State-Subdivision Agreements; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Subdivision Participation Forms for each of the five settlements (Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart) and any and all documents ancillary thereto; and (3) authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed California State-Subdivision Agreements for each of the five settlements (Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart), and any and all documents ancillary thereto.
E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
E-1 UPDATE AND DISCUSSION REGARDING COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMMING 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
Code Enforcement Committee Klinakis/Mendoza
La Puente Park Fees, Ordinance and Program Oversight Committee Munoz/Quinones Project LEAD Committee Mendoza/Quinones
LPQT Action Committee Mendoza/Quinones
Adaptive Sports League and Enrichment Programs Oversight Committee Klinakis/Munoz Rowland, Basset, and Hacienda La Puente Unified School Districts Liaison Committee
Klinakis/Munoz
AB 1234 REPORTS
ORAL COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
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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 http://www.lapuente.org.
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 April 2023.
Martha Torres, MPA
City Clerk