MINUTES
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING OF
JANUARY 27, 2026
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 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, January 27, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klinakis called the meeting to order at 9:36 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Klinakis, Munoz, Quinones.
Members absent: Argudo, 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, Office Specialist Karissa Rivas Bustillos.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Klinakis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation and Discussion by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Regarding Flock Safety System
Hector Soliman-Valdez, Director of Municipal Engagement for Flock Safety, presented a PowerPoint presentation.
Captain Glen Emery of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department introduced Operations Lieutenant Sheriff Morsi, Lieutenant Peter Gomez, Sergeant Hugo Barajas, Sergeant Brian Moreno, Detective Marquez, and Detective Guerrero, who spoke regarding Flock Safety.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Abby Ynzunza thanked the City Council for the City's Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) program for local feral cats.
Martha Rodriguez thanked the City Council for the monetary donation that assisted with repairs to the La Puente Woman's Club, including fixing the water heater and patching the roof during the rain.
Sammuel Brown expressed concerns regarding Flock Safety data usage and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Christian S. expressed concerns regarding Flock Safety data usage and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Jeanette Freels announced that the La Puente Library's Summer Stars Program has received funding for year-round programming through 2030.
Manuel Maldonaldo expressed concerns regarding Flock Safety data usage and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Frank Sanchez expressed support for the use of Flock Safety cameras.
Diana Herrera submitted a written comment expressing concerns regarding Flock Safety data usage and Immigration and Customers Enforcement (ICE).
BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS - None.
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 JANUARY 13, 2026
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, seconded by Council Member Quinones, to waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency meeting of January 13, 2026. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Quinones.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Argudo, Mendoza.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL - None.
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DACITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, seconded by Council Member Quinones, to approve Consent Calendar Items D-1 through D-7. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Quinones.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Argudo, Mendoza.
D-1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 26-5969
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-5969 approving Warrant Register No. 1607.
D-2 PRESENTATION OF OCTOBER, NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2025 REQUISITION
SUMMARY REPORTS
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed this report.
D-3 PRESENTATION OF NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2025 INVESTMENT REPORTS Action Taken: The City Council received and filed this report.
D-4 PRESENTATION OF THE CITY'S ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed the Annual Comprehensive Financial eport. the Inde
Auditing Standard No. 114 Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
D-5 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR BUDGET SOFTWARE SERVICES
WITH IGM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Action Taken: The City Council approved the first amendment to the professional services agreement with IGM Technology and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
D-6 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH QUINN CATERPILLAR, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2017 CATERPILLAR MODEL 430F2 BACKHOE LOADER IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,331.00
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Action Taken: The City Council: (1) approved the purchase order contract with Quinn Caterpillar Inc. for purchase of one 2017 Caterpillar Model 430F2 Backhoe Loader in the amount of $72,331.00; (2) authorized the City Manager to execute, on behalf of the City, all documents necessary to effectuate this action.
D-7 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING A FEE WAIVER FOR LA
PUENTE NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE FOR THEIR ANNUAL LA PUENTE
NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE OPENING DAY PARADE
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-5970 approving a fee waiver for La Puente National Little League for their Annual La Puente National Little League Opening Day Parade.
E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
E-1 PRESENTATION OF DECEMBER 2025 BUDGET REPORT
Director of Administrative Services Grunklee provided a report regarding the December 2025 budget.
E-2 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 18-5407 AND AMENDING THE CITY MANAGER'S SPENDING
AUTHORITY
City Attorney Altamirano provided a report regarding the City Manager's spending authority.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, seconded by Council Member Quinones, to adopt Resolution No. 26-5971, rescinding Resolution No. 18-5407 and increasing the City Manager's spending authority from $20,000 to $25,000. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz., Quinones.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Argudo, Mendoza.
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: Council Member Quinones reported that the Annual LEADership Conference will be taking place on February 3, 2026.
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LPQT Action Committee: Nothing to report.
Rowland, Bassett, and Hacienda La Puente Unified School Districts Liaison Committee: Nothing to report.
Senior Advisory Committee: Mayor Klinakis reported that he and Mayor Pro Tem Munoz met with the committee the previous week and noted that numerous senior classes have been implemented, including some in partnership with Mt. SAC, with additional classes and ideas forthcoming.
Business Outreach Support Committee: Nothing to report.
La Puente Activity Center Design Oversight Committee: Mayor Klinakis reported that he and Council Member Mendoza have been communicating with Staff and project plans would be ready for bidding in the near future.
AB 1234 REPORTS - None.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Mayor Klinakis announced that the La Puente Woman's Club has flyers available listing upcoming events.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
City Clerk Torres reported that the agenda was back to its original design and format on CivicPlus.
Director of Development Services Tellez stated that the bid specifications and bid authorization for the Activity Center Building would be brought at a future City Council meeting.
Acting City Manager/Director of Community Services Bauman thanked the Senior Advisory ad hoc committee and provided a reminder that free classes are offered at the Senior Center and Community Center. He further announced that the Annual LEADership Conference would take place on February 3, 2026, and the La Puente National Little League Parade and Opening Day would be held on March 7, 2026.
Mayor Klinakis thanked Chief of Public Safety Buckwell for continuing to provide Affordable Pet Care Clinics for the Community.
ADJOURMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Klinakis adjourned the meeting at 10:57 a.m.
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Approved this 10* day of February, 2026.
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Martha Torres, MPA, CMC Charlie Klinakis
City Clerk Mayor/Chair
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