MINUTES
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING OF
MARCH 24, 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, March 24, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klinakis called the meeting to order at 9:34 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 ommunity 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 Management Assistant Cece Dunlap.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
La Puente Community Foundation Board Member Frank Sanchez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by La Puente High School Band to the City Council La Puente High School Band Director Robert Marshall thanked the City Council for their support and monetary donation received and further reported the band placed first place in a regional event. Kimberley Strickland, Warrior booster representative, thanked the City of La Puente and City Council for their monetary donation. Mayor Klinakis thanked the La Puente High School Band for their participation and further expressed concerns with the Hacienda La Puente School District.
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2. Presentation and Update by Guerreros Judo Club
Eric Sanchez, owner of Guerreros Judo Club, spoke regarding a business update, the La Puente Baseball and Softball Little League, and thanked the City of La Puente, City Acting City Manager/Director of Community Services Bauman, Community Services Staff, and City Council.
3. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring March as Government Finance Professionals Week
Director of Administrative Services Grunklee spoke regarding Government Finance Professionals Week. District Representative Karla S. Caceres, on behalf of Senator Bob Archuleta, presented a certificate of recognition to the City of La Puente's Finance Department. Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation declaring March as Government Finance Professionals Week.
Mayor Klinakis announced a walk-on presentation by Council Member Quinones regarding a proclamation declaring March 31 as Farmworkers Day.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Frank Sanchez spoke regarding upcoming events for the La Puente Community Foundation including, City of La Puente Spring Carnival taking place April 9-11, 2026, La Puente Cheer at the Easter Egg Hunt March 28, 2026, LP Perk Café online ordering now available, and praised City of La Puente events. Mr. Sanchez further stated the La Puente Community Foundation has been recognized as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for the 56th Assembly District by Assemblymember Lisa Calderon. Mayor Klinakis thanked the La Puente Community Foundation Board Members and Community Engagement Supervisor Kimberly Cardona. Mayor Pro Tem Munoz thanked Frank Sanchez for all his work for the City.
Martha, representative of La Puente Valley Woman's Club, requested the City to recognize residents who ran in the Los Angeles Marathon and announced a Scholarship Gala on April 11, 2026, at the La Puente Valley Woman's Club.
Maggie Chik, Deby Winnie, Lina Setiawan, Lan Sun, Patty Limon, Debra Dawson, Yake Li, Shuyang, Miranda Huang, Shing Kit Ma, Michelle Yu, Edwin Wong, Shirley Lee, Kim Wong, Vincent Wong, and Glenn Sandoval submitted written comments regarding the City of Industry's data center and battery storage system facilities plans.
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 MARCH 4 AND MARCH 10, 2026
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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 meetings of March 4 and March 10, 2026. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Argudo, Mendoza
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL - None.
D. 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 Quinones, to approve Consent Calendar Items D.1 through D.3. 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. 26-5979
Action Taken: The City Council and Successor Agency adopted Resolution No. 26-5979 approving Warrant Register No. 1611.
D.2 PRESENTATION OF FEBRUARY 2026 INVESTMENT REPORT
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed this report.
D.3 PRESENTATION OF FEBRUARY 2026 REQUISITION SUMMARY REPORT Action Taken: The City Council received and filed this report.
E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
E.1 PRESENTATION OF FEBRUARY 2026 BUDGET REPORT
Director of Administrative Services Grunklee provided a report regarding the February 2026 budget.
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E.2 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES AND
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE AND OPERATION OF CITY PARKS AND
RECREATIONAL AREAS
Acting City Manager/Director of Community Services Bauman presented the staff report regarding e-bikes and proposed amendments to the rules and regulations governing the use and operation of City parks and recreational areas.
Mayor Klinakis inquired whether e-bikes are required to be walked across La Puente Park.
Acting City Manager/Director of Community Services Bauman stated that e-bikes would be regulated and permitted for use in manual mode only.
Discussion ensued regarding the monitoring and enforcement of the rules and regulations within City parks. Direction was given to staff to return to the City Council with a report in six (6) months.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, seconded by Council Member Quinones, to adopt Resolution No. 26-5980 approving and amending the Rules and Regulations governing the use and operation of city parks and recreational areas, in addition to monitoring the operations of city parks and recreational areas with the new rules and regulations and to provide City Council with a report in six (6) months. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Argudo, Mendoza
Mayor Klinakis inquired whether the City has reviewed new California State laws regarding e-bikes.
City Manager Lindsey stated that staff has consulted with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department regarding the new State laws and is awaiting the installation of posted speed limit signage.
Mayor Klinakis emphasized the importance of educating residents regarding children's safety and the use of e-bikes.
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.
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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: 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
Mayor Klinakis thanked Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for their presence at City events.
Council Member Quinones thanked the Maintenance Staff for maintaining the park.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
City Manager Lindsey thanked Council Member Quinones for the appreciation of the Maintenance Staff.
Acting City Manager/Director of Community Services Bauman announced Breakfast with the Bunny and Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Mayor Klinakis requested an update regarding the new animal shelter.
Chief/Director of Public Safety Buckwell provided an update. City Manager Lindsey thanked Senator Archuleta and Karla S. Caceres, District Representative, for keeping the City on track with the project and for the funds provided.
Mayor Pro Tem Munoz thanked City Council for the approval of in-house animal control. She further stated the loss of her senior dog and thanked animal control for their compassionate help.
ADJOURMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Klinakis adjourned the meeting at 10:28 a.m.
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Approved this 14"h day of April, 2026.
Charke WeL
Martha Torres, MPA, CMC Charlie Klinakis
City Clerk Mayor/Chair
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