MINUTES
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 9, 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 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, September 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Munoz called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Munoz, Klinakis, Argudo, Quinones (arrived at 6:22 p.m.).
Members absent: Mendoza.
Staff members present: City Manager Bob Lindsey, Acting City Manager/Director of Community Services Alexander Bauman, City Attorney Susie Altamirano, City Clerk Martha Torres, Director of Administrative Services Troy Grunklee, Director of Development Services Abraham Tellez, Chief/Director of Public Safety Jeffrey Buckwell, and Office Specialist Karissa Rivas Bustillos.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Munoz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None.
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into closed session at 6:07 p.m. to discuss the items as posted on the agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City representative: City Attorney Susie Altamirano
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager Bob Lindsey
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION — Significant Exposure to Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (2) and (e)(1): One potential matter
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representative: Acting City Manager Alexander Bauman Employee organization: Service Employees International Union Local 721 ("SEIU 721")
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened to open session at 7:02 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Altamirano reported out of closed session and stated with regard to Item No. 2 and No. 3, a report was provided, feedback was given, and no reportable action at this time.
City Attorney Altamirano stated that with regard to Item No. 1, the item would be continued after regular session.
7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Munoz called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Munoz, Klinakis, Argudo, Quinones.
Members absent: Mendoza.
Staff members present: City Manager Bob Lindsey, Acting City Manager/Director of Alamund Services Alexander Bauman. City Attorney Susie
, City Clerk Martha Torres, Director of Administrative
Services Troy Grunklee, Director of Development Services Abraham Tellez, Chief/Director of Public Safety Jeffrey Buckwell, and Office Specialist Karissa Rivas Bustillos.
PRESENTATIONS
Project LEAD students Ariel Albavera and Lily Delgadillo provided an update regarding recent and upcoming events and activities at Sierra Vista Middle School.
Project LEAD students Natalia Munoz and Briggette Ceja provided an update regarding recent and upcoming events and activities at Sparks Middle School.
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Senior Planner Rachel Lindt from Dudek provided an update on the La Puente Mixed-Use Places Project. Council Member Argudo inquired about public outreach and stated that some residents stated they did not receive the information regarding the project. Dudek Senior Planner Lindt stated that public outreach included sending out mailers, posting on social media, word of mouth, and information provided at City Hall. In response to a concern expressed by Council Member Argudo regarding residents located in commercial zones, Director of Development Services Tellez stated that the team are exploring options to amend the zoning code and help residents living in commercial zones. Council Member Argudo further requested a copy of the mailer. Mayor Munoz thanked Dudek Senior Planner Lindt for the presentation and the City's Department of Development Services for the project to help with urban revitalization and provide sustainable community growth.
Sergeant Bryan Moreno from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department spoke regarding recent activity within the City. Mayor Pro Tem Klinakis and Council Member Argudo announced a Blue Mass in remembrance of 9/11 will take place on September 14, 2025, at St. Louis of France Catholic Church.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None.
BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS - None.
A. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING A-1 READ AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 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 August 26, 2025. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Munoz, Klinakis, Argudo, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mendoza
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL - None.
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 Council Member Quinones, to approve Consent Calendar Item D-1. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Munoz, Klinakis, Argudo, Quinones
NOES: None
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ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mendoza
D-1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 25-5954
Action Taken: The City Council and Successor Agency adopted Resolution No. 25-5954 approving Warrant Register No. 1600.
E. NEW 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: Mayor Pro Tem Klinakis and Council Member Quinones reported their attendance at the first Project LEAD meeting of the school year. Mayor Pro Tem Klinakis stated a potential project for Project LEAD shirts.
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: Nothing to report.
AB 1234 REPORTS - None.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Council Member Quinones stated the La Puente Park is always busy and thanked City Staff for their work.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
City Manager Bob Lindsey stated it was refreshing to hear from Project LEAD students and thanked City Council for having students present.
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CLOSED SESSION
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed into closed session at 7:40 p.m. to continue discussion on Closed Session Item No. 1 as posted on the agenda.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS' — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City representative: City Attorney Susie Altamirano
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager Bob Lindsey
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened to open session at 7:58 p.m.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Altamirano stated that with regard to Item No. 1, a report was provided, feedback was given, and no reportable action at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Munoz adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Approved this 23"d day of September, 2025.
Mate.
Martha Torres, MPA, CMC Valerie Muñoz
City Clerk Mayor/Chair
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