MINUTES
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING OF
MARCH 10, 2026
Per Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised I1" 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, March 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klinakis called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo (arrived at 7:10 p.m.), Mendoza, Quinones (arrived at 7:05 p.m.).
Members absent: None.
Staff members present: City Manager Bob Lindsey, Acting City Manager/Director of Community Services Alexander Bauman, City Attorney Susi Altamirano, City Clerk Martha Torres, Director of Administrativ Services Troy Grunklee, Director of Development Services Abraham Tellez. Chief/Director of Public Safety Jeffrey Buckwell, Management Assistant Cece Dunlap, and Information Technology/Communications
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Klinakis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Proclamation Declaring March 2026 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
Mayor Klinakis presented a Proclamation declaring March 2026 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. Rigoberto Garcia, Executive Director of the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California, thanked the City of La Puente and City Council for recognizing March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
Presentation and Update by Global Urban Strategies
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Omar Hernandez, President of Global Urban Strategies, presented the annual social media updates. The City Council expressed appreciation to Global Urban Strategies for its work.
City Manager Lindsey thanked Information Technology/Communications Analyst Overstreet and Office Specialist Gabriella Tellez for their efforts on the City's social media.
3. Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Activity and Information Briefing Sergeant Brian Moreno from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department spoke regarding recent activity within the City.
Council Member Quinones thanked the Sheriff's Department for attending Career Day at Nelson Elementary School.
Discussion ensued regarding the authorized overtime for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Randye Kay submitted a written comment regarding the City of Industry's data center and battery storage system facilities plans.
Rosario R. expressed concerns regarding a code enforcement matter within the City. Discussion ensued regarding the referenced code enforcement matter. Direction was provided to Staff.
Kimberly expressed concerns regarding the City of Industry's data center and battery storage system facilities plans.
Luna spoke regarding government and trees in the City.
BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS - None.
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 FEBRUARY 24, 2026
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, seconded by Council Member Argudo, to waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency meeting of February 24, 2026. 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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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 Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, seconded by Council Member Argudo, to approve Consent Calendar Items D-1 and D-2. 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 APPROVING WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 26-5978
Action Taken: The City Council and Successor Agency adopted Resolution No. 26-5978 approving Warrant Register No. 1610.
D.2 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICT BIDS FOR CONCRETE PARKING AREA FOR THE LA PUENTE DOG PARK AT 16550 OLD VALLEY
BOULEVARD
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) approved the plans and specifications for the concrete parking lot at the La Puente Dog Park; and (2) authorized Staff to solicit for bids.
E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
E.1 CONSIDERATION OF WRITTEN ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF THE KEEP LA
PUENTE SALES TAX REVENUES LOCAL BALLOT MEASURE
Mayor Munoz informed the City Council that she provided three written draft arguments in favor of the Keep La Puente Sales Tax Revenues local ballot measure, as well as copies of similar arguments from other cities.
Council Member Argudo thanked Mayor Pro Tem Munoz for working on the written argument drafts and provided suggestions for the final draft.
Discussion ensued between the City Council regarding suggestions for the written argument final draft.
Mayor Pro Tem Munoz read the updated written argument final draft in favor of the Keep La Puente Sales Tax Revenues local ballot measure.
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City Clerk Torres stated the City Council may sign as authors for the written argument in favor. Mayor Pro Tem Munoz recommended that the entire City Council sign as authors.
The City Council reached consensus on the written argument and provided direction to Staff.
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 Mendoza and Council Member Quinones spoke regarding the success of the Mock City Council Meeting and City Hall tour for Sierra Vista Middle School and Sparks Middle School Project LEAD students that took place March 3, 2026, and thanked City Staff for the workshops provided to the students.
LPQT Action Committee: Nothing to report.
Rowland, Bassett, and Hacienda La Puente Unified School Districts Liaison Committee: Mayor Pro Tem Munoz reported that she and Council Member Quinones met with Bassett United School District Board President Aaron Simental and Interim Superintendent Dr. Julie Harrison to discuss the following: school district property, joint use agreements, opportunities for partnerships, and discussed the possibility of a future joint meeting with the Bassett Unified School Board and the La Puente City Council.
Senior Advisory Committee: Nothing to report
Business Outreach Support Committee: Nothing to report.
La Puente Activity Center Design Oversight Committee: Mayor Klinakis reported that the project plans are out to bid. Director of Development Services Tellez reported that the public bid opening is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
AB 1234 REPORTS
ORAL COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL.
Mayor Klinakis reported the success of the Little League Parade on March 7, 2026, and the attendance of the 1964 La Puente National Little League team at the event. Mayor Klinakis announced the Breakfast with the Bunny and Egg Hunt event would take place on March 28, 2026 Mayor Klinakis furthered thanked Staff for their hard work on social media for the City and thanked the Planning Division, Public Safety, and Finance Department.
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Council Member Argudo thanked the City Council for working on the written argument for the Keep La Puente Sales Tax Revenues local ballot measure and announced that he had pulled nomination papers to run for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors District 1.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
City Manager Lindsey reported the 1964 La Puente National Little League team's gratification for the City and thanked City Council, Staff, Sheriff Deputies, and those who spoke at the meeting.
ADJOURMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Klinakis adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
Approved this 24"h day of March, 2026.
mate. Chanks Wall
Martha Torres, MPA, CMC Charlie Klinakis
City Clerk Mayor/Chair
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