MINUTES
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
SPECIAL MEETING OF
OCTOBER 19, 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 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 October 19, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klinakis called the meeting to order at 8:07 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo (arrived at 8:09am), Mendoza, Quinones.
Members absent: None.
Staff members present: City Manager Bob Lindsey, City Attorney Jesse Jauregui (via teleconference), City Clerk Martha Torres, Director of Administrative Services Troy Grunklee, Director of Development Services John Di Mario, and Management Assistant Cece Dunlap.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Klinakis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
City Manager Lindsey introduced Sergeant Hugo Barajas as the new Sergeant for the Special Assignment Officers team.
Community Outreach Program Coordinator Brian Torres of the Programs, Re-employment, Outreach Services (P.R.O.S.) Team provided an update on recent activity at bus shelters within the City. Community Outreach Program Coordinator Torres also confirmed that the P.R.O.S. Team has been in contact with the BAART Clinic in the City, and that the P.R.O.S. team continues to address health and safety concerns within the City.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None.
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BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Klinakis reported that he attended the monthly meeting of the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District where discussion included updates on mosquito activity.
A. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS - 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-3. 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 DECLARING AS SURPLUS PROPERTY
THREE VEHICLES IN THE CITY'S FLEET, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE
SURPLUS VEHICLES BY ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) adopted Resolution No. 23-5830 and declare as surplus property, three vehicles in the City's fleet, authorizing the sale of the surplus vehicles at auction; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreements on behalf of the City.
D-2 CONSIDERATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH EVENT SOUND
PROFESSIONALS (ESP) FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SOUND
SYSTEM, LIGHTING, AND VIDEO AT THE LA PUENTE PARK AMPHITHEATER Action Taken: The City Council (1) awarded the purchase order contract to ESP in the amount of $58,628.90; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute the contract and approve change orders up to 10% of the original proposal amount.
D-3 CONSIDERATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH SUPERIOR
ALAKMS SYSTEMS (SAS) FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
GENETEC VIDEO STORAGE FOR SECURITY CAMERA AND BODY CAMERAS
AT VARIOUS CITY LOCATIONS AND A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS
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Action Taken: The City Council (1) awarded the purchase order contract to SAS in the amount of $119,227.28; (2) adopted Resolution No. 23-5832 amending the adopted operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2023/2024; and (3) authorized the City Manager to execute the contract and approve change orders up to 10% of the original proposal amount.
E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
E-1 DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING A CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FOR A
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK AT THE CITY HALL PLAZA
City Manager Lindsey introduced the item and Director of Development Services Di Mario provided a brief background. Director of Development Services Di Mario presented a proposed site plan map to the Veteran's Memorial and spoke regarding a grant the City received to create a Plaza Park at Central Avenue and its relevance to the possible expansion of the Veteran's Memorial.
Mayor Klinakis stated that after the contract execution and conceptual design were complete, the item would be brought back to Council for further discussion.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Munoz regarding TAP funding for the Veteran's Memorial and the Central Avenue Plaza Park, Director of Development Services Di Mario confirmed that the funding for the Veteran's Memorial is separate from the Central Avenue Plaza Park.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Argudo regarding qualified architects, City Manager Lindsey clarified that because the project would use TAP funds, the City would need to contract an architect from the TAP list of qualified consultants. City Manager Lindsey further clarified that qualified consultants can also be added to the TAP list, and dual architects may be utilized, but that due to short-term time constraints, action is necessary to secure funding.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, seconded by Council Member Argudo, to authorize the City Manager to select an Architect from TAP's list of qualified consultants and enter into a contract for up to $75,000.00 to produce two formal design options for the Veteran's Memorial Park. 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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ADHOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Code Enforcement Committee: Mayor Klinakis reported that the ad hoc committee met on Monday, October 16, 2023, and stated that additional information would be brought back to the City Council at a future meeting.
Mayor Klinakis renamed the Code Enforcement Ad Hoc Committee to Code Enforcement and Public Safety Ad Hoc Committee.
La Puente Park Fees, Ordinance and Program Oversight Committee: Nothing to report.
Project LEAD Committee: Nothing to report.
LPQT Action Committee: Nothing to report.
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.
Mayor Klinakis established the Grant Writing Ad Hoc Committee and appointed himself and Mayor Pro Tem Munoz to serve on that committee.
AB 1234 REPORTS - None
ORAL COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Council Member Quinones requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Samantha Rodriguez.
Mayor Klinakis spoke regarding Samantha Rodriguez's memorial services, which would be held at La Puente Park on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Mayor Klinakis spoke on his attendance at the District Attorney Candidate Debate at the Pacific Palms Resort.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
City Manager Lindsey spoke regarding the memorial services for Samantha Rodrigucz.
City Manager Lindsey also spoke regarding other upcoming City events including Trunk or Treat, which would take place on Friday, October 27, 2023, and thanked residents and City Staff for their time, hard work, and contributions.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Klinakis adjourned the meeting in memory of Samantha Rodriguez at 8:40 a.m.
Approved this 14th day of November, 2023.
mile. Chake With
Martha Torres, MPA Charlie Klinakis
City Clerk Mayor/Chair
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