MINUTES
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF
JULY 8, 2025
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 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, July 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
6:30 P.M. SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Klinakis called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Klinakis, Mendoza, Quinones.
Members absent: Munoz, Argudo.
Staff members present: Acting City Manager/Director of Community Services Alexander Sauman, City Attorney Susie Altamirano, City Clerk Martha Torre:
Director of Development Services Abraham Tellez, Chief/Director o Public Safety Jeffrey Buckwell, Office Specialist Karissa Rivas Bustillos.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Klinakis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None.
A motion was made by Council Member Quinones, seconded by Council Member Mendoza, to pull Closed Session Items No. 1 and 2 from the agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Mendoza, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Argudo, Munoz
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Klinakis adjourned the Special Closed Session meeting at 6:37 p.m.
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7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Klinakis called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Klinakis, Argudo (arrived at 7:09 p.m.), Mendoza, Quinones.
Members absent: Munoz.
Staff members present: Acting City Manager/Director of Community Services Alexander Bauman, City Attorney Susie Altamirano, City Clerk Martha Torres, Director of Development Services Abraham Tellez, Chief/Director of Public Safety Jeffrey Buckwell, Office Specialist Karissa Rivas Bustillos.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Klinakis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pro Tem Klinakis read a statement on behalf of Mayor Munoz regarding current immigration enforcement activity occurring in the City and the steps taken and ongoing resources provided by the City to support the Community. He further congratulated Mayor Munoz on her new grandson.
PRESENTATIONS
Acting City Manager/Director of Community Services Bauman presented a proclamation declaring July as "Parks Make Life Better" Month.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ian Jameson submitted a written comment regarding local 501(c)(3) The Shower of Hope.
Diana Herrera submitted a written comment regarding the current immigration enforcement activity occurring in the City.
The following individuals spoke regarding the current immigration enforcement activity occurring in the City: Ricardo Martinez, Luis Velasquez, Brandon Macias, Gilda Ochoa, Mel Aquilar, Jazmine Vega, Daniel Hernandez, and Kimberly Smith.
Luna Villa suggested that the City create an art club for kids.
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The following individuals spoke regarding the current immigration enforcement activity occurring in the City: Mayra, Bryant Bouchot, Manuel Maldonado, Aimee Pereyra, Guadalupe Camanza, and César Tiatoäni Alvarado.
Mayor Pro Tem Klinakis, Council Member Argudo, Council Member Mendoza, and Council Member Quinones spoke regarding the current immigration enforcement activity occurring in the City.
Council Member Argudo directed City Clerk Torres to locate the immigration-related resolution passed by the City of Montebello and disseminate to the City Council. He further directed Staff to provide full Spanish translation of the current immigration resource packets at City Hall and the Community Center.
BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Argudo reported he attended the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments ("SGVCOG") meeting and reported that there is a new President and organizational changes.
A. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MEETINGS
A-1 READ AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2025
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Council Member Quinones, to waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency meeting of June 24, 2025. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Munoz
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL - None
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL - None
D. CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Argudo pulled item D-2 for further discussion.
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Klinakis, to approve Consent Calendar Items D-1 and D-3. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Klinakis, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Munoz
D-1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 25-5946
Action Taken: The City Council and Successor Agency adopted Resolution No. 25-5946 approving Warrant Register No. 1596.
D-2 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH
MOBILE MODULAR FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A MOBILE
OFFICE BUILDING FOR THE LA PUENTE DOG PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $137,463.80
This item was pulled by Council Member Argudo for further discussion.
City Attorney Altamirano recommended that the City Council provide direction to the City Attorney's office to prepare an agreement if the item is approved.
Council Member Argudo inquired if there were other contracts to be considered.
Director of Development Services Tellez confirmed that the City looked at different suppliers and stated that Mobile Modular had the lowest price, is a Sourcewell-listed supplier, and the mobile office building is the exact size needed for the La Puente dog park.
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Klinakis, to: (1) approve the purchase order contract with Mobile Modular for the purchase and installation of a 24' x 40' mobile office building for the La Puente Dog Park in the amount of $137,463.80, and direct the City Attorney to prepare an agreement for the item; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute, on behalf of the City, all documents necessary to effectuate this action. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Munoz
D-3 CONSIDERATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH MAX PRO GROUP, INC. FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF ONE PORTABLE OUTDOOR LED VIDEO WALL SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC EVENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,074.00 Action Taken: The City Council: (1) approved the purchase order contract with Max Pro Group, Inc. in the amount of $30,074.00; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute, on behalf of the City, all documents necessary to effectuate this action.
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ENEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL - None
AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Code Enforcement and Public Safety Committee: Nothing to report.
La Puente Park Fees, Ordinance and Program Oversight Committee: Nothing to report.
Project LEAD Committee: Nothing to report.
LPQT Action Committee: Nothing to report.
Rowland, Bassett, and Hacienda La Puente Unified School Districts Liaison Committee: Nothing to report.
Senior Advisory Committee: Nothing to report.
Business Outreach Support Committee: Nothing to report.
La Puente Activity Center Design Oversight Committee: Council Member Mendoza and Mayor Pro Tem Klinakis reported that the ad hoc committee met with the architect and revised architectural designs will be provided at a future City Council meeting.
AB 1234 REPORTS - None
ORAL COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem Klinakis thanked City Staff for their work on the 3"d of July Event as well as their continuous work on the Movies in the Park.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
Acting City Manager/Director of Community Services Bauman thanked all City Staff, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and food vendors for the successful 3"d of July Event.
Mayor Pro Tem Klinakis announced that alongside the inside of Council Chambers, the Department of Development Services prepared a series of poster boards to highlight the City's development projects.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Klinakis adjourned the meeting in memory of Linda Swihart at 8:05 p.m.
Approved this 22nd day of July, 2025.
Mate.
Martha Torres, MPA, CMC Valerie Muñoz
City Clerk Mayor/Chair
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