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 are not 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 de la secretaria 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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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BASSETT HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
755 N ARDILLA AVE, LA PUENTE
APRIL 14, 2026 AT 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
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.).
BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members provide a report on any Board/Commission/Committee meetings, listed below, that they have attended.
ORGANIZATION DEL/ALT MONTHLY MEETINGS TIME
California Contract Cities Association Argudo/Quinones 3rd Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Sanitation District 15 & 21 Klinakis/Munoz 4th Wednesday 1:30 p.m.
League of California Cities L.A. Div. Argudo/Mendoza 1st Thursday 6:30 p.m.
City Selection Committee Klinakis/Mendoza When Necessary 6:30 p.m.
San Gabriel Valley COG Quinones/Argudo 3rd Thursday 4:00 p.m.
California JPIA Munoz/All Council 4th Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Foothill Transit Governing Board Klinakis/Munoz Last Friday of the Month 7:45 a.m.
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Klinakis 2nd Friday 7:00 a.m.
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 24, 2026
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency meeting of March 24, 2026.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
D. CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
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All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine in nature and may be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. One or more items may be removed from the Consent Calendar so that said item(s) may be discussed and considered individually by the City Council/Successor Agency, if a motion to remove the item(s) is approved by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the City Council/Successor Agency.
D.1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 26-5981 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. 26-5981 approving Warrant Register No. 1612.
D.2 CONSIDERATION OF AN AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TOWO ENTERPRISE, INC FOR THE LA PUENTE PARK ACTIVITY CENTER BUILDING AT 501 GLENDORA AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,589,300.
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) award the contract to Towo Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $3,589,300; and (2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Agreement and approve change orders up to 10% of the original bid amount.
D.3 CONSIDERATION OF AN AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LABOR COMPLIANCE AND SECTION 3 SERVICES FOR THE LA PUENTE PARK ACTIVITY CENTER PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,780
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement on behalf of the City.
D.4 CONSIDERATION OF AN AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT,
BUILDING INSPECTION AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR THE LA PUENTE PARK ACTIVITY CENTER PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $257,754.
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the Professional Services Agreement with Infrastructure Architects, Inc.; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement on behalf of the City.
D.5 CONSIDERATION OF AN AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TOWO ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR CONCRETE PARKING AREA FOR THE LA PUENTE DOG PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $171,001.44.
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) award the contract to Towo Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $171,001.44; and (2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Agreement and approve change orders up to 10% of the original bid amount.
D.6 CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR BLOCK WORK
CONSTRUCTION AT THE LA PUENTE DOG PARK
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) accept the project as complete; and (2) authorize the City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.
D.7 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PERMIT FOR THE PUBLIC DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS AT THE 2026 BASSETT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY ON JUNE 12, 2026
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Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-5982 approving a permit for the public display of fireworks for Bassett High School’s 2026 Graduation Ceremony on June 12, 2026, pursuant to all applicable code requirements.
D.8 CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES WITH BLACKWATER SECURITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $546,296 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve a professional services agreement with Blackwater Security for private security services and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
D.9 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 26-5973 AND
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PERSONNEL SYSTEM FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS TO
AUTHORIZE FUNDING AND ADD A FULL-TIME SHELTER/ TNR SUPERVISOR Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) adopt Resolution No. 26-5983 rescinding resolution No. 26-5973 amending the comprehensive personnel system; (2) approve the job description for the full-time Shelter/TNR Supervisor position; and (3) provide any necessary direction to Staff.
D.10 CONSIDERATION AND RECEIVE AND FILE OF THE 2025 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) receive and file the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report; and (2) direct Staff to submit the report to HCD and OPR.
D.11 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT FOR A 3-STATION MOBILE RESTROOM TRAILER IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,798.60
Staff Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the purchase order contract with Trailer2Go for the purchase of a 3-stall lavatory trailer in the amount of $48,798.60; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute, on behalf of the City, all documents necessary to effectuate this action.
E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
ADHOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members provide a report on any Ad Hoc Committee meetings that they have attended.
NAME MEMBERS
Code Enforcement Committee Klinakis/Mendoza
La Puente Park Fees, Ordinance and Program Oversight Committee Munoz/Quinones Project LEAD Committee Mendoza/Quinones
LPQT Action Committee Mendoza/Quinones
Rowland, Bassett, and Hacienda La Puente Unified School Districts Liaison Committee Klinakis/Munoz Senior Advisory Committee Klinakis/Munoz
Business Outreach Support Committee Klinakis/Quinones
La Puente Activity Center Design Oversight Committee Klinakis/Mendoza AB 1234 REPORTS
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ORAL COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted in accordance with the applicable legal requirements.
Dated April 10, 2026.
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Martha Torres, MPA, CMC, City Clerk