MINUTES
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING OF
MAY 12, 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, May 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klinakis called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Klinakis, Munoz, Mendoza, Quinones.
Members absent: Argudo
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, Management Assistant Cece Dunlap, and Office Specialist Karissa Rivas Bustillos.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Klinakis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Project LEAD Students Participating in the City Council Meeting Project LEAD students Liam Gonzalez and Annie Diaz Rodriguez provided an update regarding recent and upcoming events and activities at Nelson Elementary School.
The Mayor and City Council Members each expressed their appreciation to the Project LEAD students for their participation and engagement.
2. Presentation of Proclamation on Behalf of Looms4Lupus in Support of May as Fibromyalgia Awareness Month and Lupus Awareness Month
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Mayor Pro Tem Munoz and City Council Member Mendoza presented Proclamation declaring the month of May as Fibromyalgia Awareness Month and Lupus Awareness Month. CFO & Patient Programs Director Juana Mata thanked the City Council and spoke regarding the organization's participation in raising support and awareness for Lupus and Fibromyalgia.
3. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Activity and Information Briefing Sergeant Brian Moreno from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department spoke regarding e-bikes within the City and safety meetings had with City Manager Lindsey regarding the July 3rd Fireworks event.
Mayor Klinakis and Mayor Pro Tem Munoz inquired about e-bike safety and expansion of regulations throughout the City.
Sergeant Moreno and City Manager Lindsey expanded on working on e-bike safety training and safety meetings regarding July Fireworks event.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jose Correa expressed concern about street repair and upgrade needed on Las Vecinas Drive.
Discussion ensued regarding the street repair project happening within the City. Direction was provided to Staff.
Manuel Maldonaldo expressed concern regarding street closures, catalytic converter theft, and reported the passing of Hermelinda Marquez.
BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Klinakis reported that he attended the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District meeting and provided an update.
A. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MEETINGS
A.1 READ AND APPROVETHE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING OF APRIL 28, 2026
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, seconded by Council Member Mendoza, to waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency meeting of April 28, 2026. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Mendoza, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Argudo
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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 Quinones, to approve Consent Calendar Items D-1 through D-4. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Mendoza, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Argudo
D.1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 26-5986
Action Taken: The City Council and Successor Agency adopted Resolution No. 26-5986 approving Warrant Register No. 1614.
D.2 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF YOUTH WORKFORCE GRANT
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS TO MCS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) awarded the subrecipient agreement to MCS Economic Development Corporation; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate these agreements.
D.3 CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF UPDATED SEWER SYSTEM
MANAGEMENT PLAN AS REQUIRED BY STATE WATER RESOURCES
CONTROL BOARD ORDER NO. 2022-0103-DWQ
Action Taken: The City Council approved the six-year update of the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) in accordance with Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ.
D.4 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PUENTE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) PLANNING AND DEMONSTRATION GRANT FUNDING AND COMMITTING TO A TWENTY PERCENT (20%) NON-FEDERAL
IN-KIND MATCH
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Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning and Demonstration Grant funding; (2) committed to providing a twenty percent (20%) non-federal in-kind match satisfied through City staff time; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to submit the application and, if awarded, to execute the grant agreement and any other documents necessary to accept and administer the grant.
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: Council Member Quinones announced that an upcoming meeting is scheduled with representatives from the Cities of Bald win Park and El Monte to discuss legislation and policies affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
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
Council Member Quinones thanked Global Urban Strategies for their grant writing and social media efforts and further thanked City Staff for their continued work and support.
Mayor Klinakis shared positive comments received regarding the City's aesthetics, thanked City Staff for their efforts, and expressed appreciation to the Sheriff's Deputies in recognition of Law Enforcement Appreciation Week.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
Acting City Manager/Director of Community Services Bauman provided updates happening in the City: Tiny Tots graduation taking place May 21, 2026, Summer Movies in the Park will begin June 8, 2026, and an Adults only Summer Movie in the Park on July 11, 2026 in collaboration with La Puente Community Foundation. He further congratulated City Clerk Martha Torres on being CC/SA MINUTES PAGE 4 OF 5 MAY 12, 2026
recognized as the recipient of the 2026 California Municipal Clerks Association Mentorship Award.
ADJOURMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Klinakis adjourned the meeting in memory of Eric Vargas and Hermelinda Marquez at 7:48 p.m.
Approved this 26th day of May, 2026.
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Martha Torres, MPA, CMC Charlie Klinakis
City Clerk Mayor/Chair
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