MINUTES
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING OF
APRIL 14, 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 Bassett High School Library, 755 N Ardilla Ave, La Puente, California, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klinakis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones (arrived at 7:02 p.m.).
Members absent: None.
Staff members present: City Manager Bob Lindsey, Acting City Manager/Director of Community Services Alexander Bauman, City Attorney Susie Altamirano, 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
Mayor Klinakis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS - None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Anthony Romero addressed the City Council regarding transitional supportive housing and requested that the City take steps toward the development of transitional housing sites.
Mitchell Farias expressed concerns regarding a code enforcement matter within the City. Mayor Klinakis provided direction to Staff.
Michelle Janovro expressed concerns regarding illegal fireworks and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department response time and requested the establishment of an illegal fireworks suppression task force. Mayor Klinakis stated that discussions have taken place with the Sheriff's Department and City Manager Lindsey regarding the formation of such a task force.
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Veronica Herrera and Kevin Tran 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
READ AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING OF MARCH 24, 2026
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Council Member Quinones, to waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency meeting of March 24, 2026. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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 Council Member Argudo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, to approve Consent Calendar Items D-1 through D-11. 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. 26-5981
Action Taken: The City Council and Successor Agency adopted Resolution No. 26-5979 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
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Action Taken: The City Council: (1) awarded the contract to Towo Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $3,589,300; and (2) authorized 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
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) approved the Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering; and (2) authorized 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
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) approved the Professional Services Agreement with Infrastructure Architects, Inc.; and (2) authorized 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
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) awarded the contract to Towo Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $171,001.44; and (2) authorized 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
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) accepted the project as complete; and (2) authorized 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
Action Taken: The City Council adopted 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
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Action Taken: The City Council: (1) approved a professional services agreement with Blackwater Security for private security services and (2) authorized 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
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) adopted Resolution No. 26-5983 rescinding resolution No. 26-5973 amending the comprehensive personnel system; (2) approved the job description for the full-time Shelter/TR 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
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) received and filed the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report; and (2) directed 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 Action Taken: The City Council: (1) approved the purchase order contract with Trailer2Go for the purchase of a 3-stall lavatory trailer in the amount of $48,798.60; and (2) authorized 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 - None.
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.
LPQT Action Committee: Nothing to report.
Rowland, Bassett, and Hacienda La Puente Unified School Districts Liaison Committee: Nothing to report.
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Senior Advisory Committee: Mayor Klinakis reported that the ad hoc committee met and spoke to members of the senior center. He stated the next meeting would take place at the La Puente Senior Center main hall.
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 - None.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
City Manager Lindsey thanked City Council for approving items under Consent Calendar relating to the La Puente Dog Park.
ADJOURMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Klinakis adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
Approved this 28th day of April, 2026.
Quand for Chake With
Martha Torres, MPA, CMC Charlie Klinakis
City Clerk Mayor/Chair
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