CITY OF LA PUENTE
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
How to Listen Live to the Meeting
Live Audio/Video: Visit the City’s website at https://lapuente.org/agenda/ and click “View Event” for the current meeting to listen live.
Spanish Translation/Interpretation Services:
The City provides live Spanish translation and interpretation services. To access translation during the meeting, scan the QR Code below or visit https://attend.wordly.ai/join/FWOP-2761.
Spanish interpreting is also available at City Council meetings upon request. Simultaneous interpretation (English-to-Spanish) is provided for listening to the meeting. Consecutive interpretation (Spanish-to-English) is available for anyone speaking during oral communications. Use of City-provided interpreters is optional; you may bring your own interpreter. Please note that due to the variety of dialects and regional differences, the City cannot guarantee interpretation in every dialect and disclaims liability related to such services.
How to Submit Public Comment
All public comments are subject to the same Rules of Decorum as speakers at City Council meetings.
In Person: Public comments may be provided in-person at City Hall, 15900 E. Main Street.
In Writing: Written comments may be emailed to [email protected] at least 2 hours before the meeting start time. Email comments will be distributed to the City Council and become part of the official record, but they not be read aloud during the meeting. Please include “PUBLIC COMMENT” in the subject line to ensure your message is properly received by the Council and City staff.
Availability
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council/Successor Agency regarding items on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall located at 15900 E. Main Street and at the Reference Desk at the La Puente Library located at 15920 E. Central during normal business hours. In addition, such writings and documents will be posted on the City’s website at www.lapuente.org.
Americans with Disabilities
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals requiring special assistance to participate in a City meeting or to access other City services should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 855-1500. Providing notice at least 48 hours before a regular meeting, 24 hours before a special meeting, or prior to the time services are needed will help City staff make reasonable arrangements.
Meeting Times
City Council meetings shall adjourn no later than 10:30 p.m., unless a majority of members approve a motion to extend the meeting to consider remaining agenda items or newly added items in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950, et seq.). (Ordinance No. 95-727).
CITY OF LA PUENTE
REUNIONES DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL
Cómo escuchar la reunión en vivo
Audio en vivo: visite el sitio web de la ciudad en https://lapuente.org/agenda/ y haga clic en "Ver evento" para escuchar la reunión en vivo.
Servicios de traducción/interpretación en español:
La Ciudad ofrece traducción e interpretación en vivo en español. Para acceder a la traducción durante la reunión, escanee el código QR a continuación o visite https://attend.wordly.ai/join/FWOP-2761.
La interpretación en español también está disponible en las reuniones del Concejo Municipal bajo solicitud. Hay interpretación simultánea (inglés-español) para escuchar la reunión y interpretación consecutiva (español a ingles) para cualquier persona que durante las comunicaciones orales. El uso de intérpretes proporcionados por la Ciudad es opcional; puede traer su propio intérprete. Tenga en cuenta que, debido a la variedad de dialectos y diferencias regionales, la Ciudad no puede garantizar interpretación en todos los dialectos y se exime de cualquier responsabilidad que supuestamente surja de dichos servicios.
Cómo enviar comentarios públicos
Todos los comentarios públicos están sujetos a las mismas reglas de decoro que los oradores en las reuniones del Concejo Municipal.
En persona: Los comentarios públicos pueden presentarse en persona en el Ayuntamiento, 15900 E. Main Street.
Por escrito: Los comentarios escritos pueden enviarse por correo electrónico a [email protected] al menos 2 horas antes del inicio de la reunión. Los comentarios por correo electrónico se distribuirán al Concejo Municipal y formarán parte del registro oficial, pero no se leerán en voz alta durante la reunión. Por favor, incluya “COMENTARIO PÚBLICO” en la línea se asunto para asegurar que su mensaje sea recibido correctamente por el Concejo y el personal de la Ciudad.
Disponibilidad
Cualquier escrito o documento proporcionado a la mayoría del Concejo Municipal o de la Agencia Sucesora sobre los temas de la agenda estará disponible para revisión pública en la Oficina de la Secretaria Municipal, Ayuntamiento, 15900 E. Main Street, y en el Mostrador de Referencia de la Biblioteca de La Puente, 15920 E. Central. Además, dichos escritos y documentos se publicarán en el sitio web de la Ciudad: www.lapuente.org.
Personas con Discapacidades
De acuerdo con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA), cualquier persona que necesite asistencia especial para participar en una reunión de la Ciudad o acceder a otros servicios municipales debe comunicarse con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal al (626) 855-1500. Proporcionar aviso con al menos 48 horas de anticipación para reuniones regulares, 24 horas para reuniones especiales o antes del momento en que se necesiten los servicios, ayudará al personal de la Ciudad a hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios.
Horario de las Reuniones
Las reuniones del Concejo Municipal normalmente finalizarán a las 10:30 p.m., a menos que la mayoría de los miembros apruebe una moción para extender la reunión y considerar los asuntos restantes de la agenda o los nuevos asuntos añadidos, de acuerdo con la Ley Ralph M. Brown (Código de Gobierno Sección 54950, y siguientes) (Ordenanza No. 95-727).
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NOTICE AND CALL AND AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
LA PUENTE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15900 EAST MAIN STREET, LA PUENTE
MARCH 4, 2026 AT 6:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of La Puente is hereby called to be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2026, commencing at 6:00 PM, in City Council Chambers, 15900 E. Main Street, La Puente, CA 91744.
The public will be provided an opportunity to provide public comment on the items listed on the agenda. The business to be discussed is as follows:
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
If you wish to address the City Council/Successor Agency on an item other than a public hearing matter, please complete the Request for Oral Presentation form and submit it to the City Clerk no later than prior to the conclusion of the first speaker’s remarks. All speakers are requested to observe the City's Rules of Decorum when addressing the City Council (LPMC section
2.04.120.).
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
B.2 CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 24, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION CALLING A JUNE 2, 2026 SPECIAL
ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO LA PUENTE VOTERS A BALLOT MEASURE TO INCREASE THE CITY’S EXISTING 1/2% TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
WITH AND ASSISTANCE FROM THE REGISTRAR FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY, ESTABLISHING OTHER PROCEDURES; MAKING FINDINGS REQUIRED BY ARTICLE XIIIC, SECTION 2(B) OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION; AND SUBMITTING FOR FIRST
READING AN ORDINANCE EFFECTUATING THE PROPOSED TAX INCREASE SUBJECT TO
VOTER APPROVAL
Staff Recommendation: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-5975 to place a measure on the June 2, 2026, ballot and make findings required by Article XIIIC, Section 2(b) of the California Constitution; and (2) Approve for first reading Ordinance No. 26-995 effectuating the same subject to voter approval of the contemplated ballot measure.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: March 2, 2026
_________/s/__________
Charlie Klinakis, Mayor
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF LA PUENTE )
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Martha Torres, City Clerk for the City of La Puente, hereby certify that a copy of the Notice and Call of a Special Meeting of the La Puente City Council, to be held on March 4, 2026, commencing at 6:00 PM, was posted in accordance with all applicable laws and provided not less than twenty-four hours before the time of the meeting to the City Council.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Dated: March 2, 2026
_________/s/__________
Martha Torres, MPA, CMC, City Clerk