MINUTES
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF
JUNE 13, 2023
Per Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised 11" Edition, minutes are a 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 Closed Session and Regular 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 Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klinakis called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones.
Members absent: None.
Staff members present: City Manager Bob Lindsey, City Attorney Jesse Jauregui, Assistant Attorney Paloma Perez-McEvoy, City Clerk Martha Torres, Office Specialist Adriana Jaimez.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Klinakis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None.
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into closed session at 6:04 p.m. to discuss the items as posted on the agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Calderon et al v Southland Transit et al L.A.S.C.
No. 21STCV02558
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (One potential case) CC/SA MINUTES PAGE 1 OF 7 JUNE 13, 2023
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened to open session at 7:01 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Jesse Jauregui reported out of closed session and stated that pursuant to closed session Item No. 1, the City Council received a briefing by outside counsel. With respect to closed session Item No. 2, the City Council received both a briefing and the status on the anticipated litigation matter and specific further direction was provided to the City Attorney. 7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klinakis called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Klinakis, Munoz., Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones.
Members absent: None.
Staff members present: City Manager Bob Lindsey, City Attorney Jesse Jauregui, Assistant Attorney Paloma Perez-McEvoy, City Clerk Martha Torres, Director of Administrative Services Troy Grunklee, Director of Development Services John Di Mario, Director of Community Services Alexander Bauman, Finance Manager Alexander Merkel Medina, Associate Planner Juan Galvan, Office Specialist Adriana Jaimez.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Argudo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Governing Board Vice Chair of South Coast Air Quality Management District, Michael Cacciotti, gave a PowerPoint presentation and update on air quality programs.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A speaker expressed his concern regarding Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren Price.
Joe B. submitted a written comment regarding a conflict of interest and the City's advertisement of local firework stands. Due to a technical error, Joe's comment was not read into the record at the time of the meeting.
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Ricardo Martinez submitted a written comment regarding the advertisement of local firework stands and advertisement of local businesses and organizations.
BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS - None
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 MAY 23 AND MAY 31, 2023
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, to waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency meetings of May 23 and May 31, 2023. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Quinones
ABSENT: None
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL - None
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL - None
D. CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, to approve Consent Calendar Items D-1 through D-5. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
D-1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 23-5806
Action Taken: The City Council and Successor Agency adopted Resolution No. 23-5806 approving Warrant Register No. 1553.
D-2 CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES WITH NG CORPORATION FOR COMMUNITY
CENTER PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) accepted the Project as complete; and (2) authorized the City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.
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D-3 CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES WITH ANOKIA, INC. FOR THE LA PUENTE PARK
SNACK BAR TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) accepted the Project as complete; and (2) authorized the City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.
D-4 CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES WITH OPPENHEIMER NATIONAL FOR THE COFFEE
SHOP KIOSK INSTALLATION AT LA PUENTE PARK
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) accepted the Project as complete; and (2) authorized the City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.
D-5 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. FOR STREET TREE
TRIMMING AND URBAN FORESTRY SERVICES
Action Taken: The City Council approved Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. to extend the term to June 30, 2024.
E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
E-1 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Director of Development Services Di Mario provided a staff report and stated that interviews with the five applicants to be considered to fill the additional 2 vacant seats would occur at a future City Council meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, to reappoint Gary Dudley and Allen Maes to the Planning Commission for a two-year term.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
E-2 UPDATE AND DISCUSSION REGARDING COMMUNITY SERVICES
PROGRAMMING
Director of Community Services Bauman provided an update regarding Community Services programming.
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Mayor Pro Tem Munoz thanked Staff for their hard work on the Community programs. In response to an inquiry by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz regarding advertisement of senior services and programs, Director of Community Services Bauman responded that Senior Center Staff distribute informational flyers regarding senior services at the Senior Center as well as the various senior apartment buildings throughout the City.
In response to an inquiry by Mayor Klinakis regarding Staff scheduling at the Community Center, Director of Community Services Bauman replied that Community Services Staff are at the Community Center every day.
Mayor Klinakis stated that Little League had their closing ceremony and thanked Staff for their hard work. He further stated that residents thanked the City for additional parking and noted that Little League wanted to schedule a meeting regarding the upcoming season.
Council Member Quinones thanked Staff and the City's social media Staff for their hard work.
Council Member Argudo thanked Staff for their hard work on the dog park at the Grace F.
Napolitano Nature Center. In response to an inquiry by Council Member Argudo regarding the opening date for the dog park, City Manager Lindsey stated that the grand opening is scheduled for July 8, 2023.
Mayor Klinakis requested an increase in social media postings for the 3" of July event and thanked Staff for their hard work.
Council Member Mendoza thanked Director of Community Services Bauman and Community Services Staff for their hard work and effort.
AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Code Enforcement: Nothing to report.
La Puente Park Fees, Ordinance and Program Oversight Committee: Nothing to report.
Project LEAD: Council Member Quinones stated that Community Center Staff worked with La Puente High School to establish a clinic that provided free physical examinations to students that were interested in participating in a school sport.
LPQT Action Committee: Council Member Quinones provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Brunch by the Bridge event that took place on June 4, 2023. He stated that the event was a partnership between the City of Industry, San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ+ Center, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, Rowland Unified School District, Bassett Unified School District, Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, Senator Susan Rubio, and Assemblymember Lisa Calderon.
Council Member Mendoza thanked Staff and participants for attending and working the event.
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Council Member Quinones thanked the La Puente High School Gender Sexuality Alliance club, City Staff, and City Council.
Adaptive Sports League and Enrichment Programs Oversight Committee: Nothing to report.
Rowland, Bassett, and Hacienda La Puente Unified School Districts Liaison Committee: Nothing to report.
AB 1234 REPORTS
Council Member Argudo reported that he attended the California Contract Cities Association's 2023 Annual Municipal Seminar, where information regarding new technology was provided, he completed his AB 1234 Ethics Education and Training, and spoke to the Sheriff's Department regarding updates from Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem Munoz stated that she attended the trial run event of the H.E.A.R.T. animal clinic and thanked Staff for their hard work and the quality of care that they provide to the animals. She also thanked the City Council for their donations to the H.E.A.R.T. program.
Council Member Quinones stated that he attended the trial run event of the H.E.A.R.T. animal clinic event and a lot of interest in the H.E.A.R.T program was shown by the Community.
Council Member Argudo stated that he attended the trial run event of the H.E.A.R.T. animal clinic event and noted the high quality of animal care that was provided.
Mayor Klinakis spoke regarding the La Puente Park and provided updates on various projects throughout the park. He stated that residents have expressed their approval of the quality of the park.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
City Manager Lindsey provided updates on the grand opening for the dog park at the Grace F.
Napolitano Nature Center, the fences and amphitheater at La Puente Park, and the grand opening of the Coffee Shop. He thanked City Staff and the contractors for their hard work and efforts. He also thanked Alvino Larios from Innovative Playgrounds Company, Inc. for his continued hard work and efforts. City Manager Lindsey also stated that there would be a firework show on July 3, 2023. He further thanked Director of Community Services Bauman for his hard work and continued efforts.
Mayor Klinakis stated that City Staff have accomplished many projects. He thanked Staff for their hard work and effort. He further thanked the Sheriff's Department, the City Attorney, and the City Clerk's Department for their work.
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Mayor Pro Tem Munoz thanked Staff for the development of inclusive Community Services programs and the increased participation of programs.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Klinakis adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Approved this 27" day of June, 2023.
Chaste IsL
Martha Torres, MPA Charlie Klinakis
City Clerk Mayor/Chair
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