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
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15900 EAST MAIN STREET, LA PUENTE
MAY 26, 2026 AT 9:30 AM
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 REVISED MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING OF APRIL 28, 2026
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency waive the reading and approve the revised Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency meeting of April 28, 2026.
A.2 READ AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND BASSETT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL 14, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING OF MAY 12, 2026.
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Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the La Puente City Council and Bassett Unified School District Joint Special Meeting of April 14, 2026 and City Council and Successor Agency meeting of May 12, 2026.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
B.1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S
RECOMMENDATION, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 26-01 TO AMEND THE LAND USE AND HOUSING ELEMENTS TO IMPLEMENT 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS 3A, 3B, AND 3C AND
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT NO. 26-01 TO TITLE 10 (ZONING) OF THE LA PUENTE MUNICIPAL
CODE AND UPDATING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council (1) open the public hearing and take public testimony; (2) adopt Resolution No. 26-5988 adopting the Planning Commission's recommendation, setting forth findings and approving General Plan Amendment No. 26-01 and adopting the CEQA Addendum; 3) waive reading of Ordinance No. 26-996 and read by title only; 4) introduce and adopt an Ordinance No. 26-996 approving Municipal Code Amendment No. 26-01, amending Title 10 (Zoning) of the La Puente Municipal Code to add Chapter 10.21 (Religious Congregational Sites Overlay), Chapter
10.51 (Replacement Housing Units), and Chapter 10.52 (Housing Element Sites), and updating the Official Zoning Map; and (3) adopt the CEQA Addendum to the 6th Cycle Housing Element Negative Declaration and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination.
B.2 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 LOCAL EMPLOYEES VACANT
POSITIONS
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) open the public hearing and take public testimony; and (2) receive and file this report.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
D. CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
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. 26-5989 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. 26-5989 approving Warrant Register No. 1615.
D.2 PRESENTATION OF APRIL 2026 REQUISITION SUMMARY REPORT Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
D.3 PRESENTATION OF APRIL 2026 INVESTMENT REPORT
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Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
D.4 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-5990 approving the City’s Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
D.5 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ENTITIES AUTHORIZED TO SELL "SAFE AND SANE" FIREWORKS IN THE CITY FOR 2026
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-5991 designating the eligible entities authorized to sell “safe and sane” fireworks within the City.
D.6 CONSIDERATION OF A CHANGE ORDER WITH PONCE STEEL FABRICATORS FOR
ADDITIONAL FENCING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS AT THE LA PUENTE DOG PARK AT 16550 OLD VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $154,930.00.
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the change order with Ponce Steel Fabricators in the amount of $140,845 for stated improvements with an additional 10% ($14,085) contingency to be used at the City Manager’s discretion at La Puente Dog Park at 16550 Old Valley Boulevard.
D.7 CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON VARIOUS STREETS FY 2024-25
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.
E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
E.1 PRESENTATION OF APRIL 2026 BUDGET REPORT
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
E.2 CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 PROPOSED BUDGET
AND RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY'S ANNUAL BUDGET, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING
THE CITY'S GANN APPROPRIATION LIMIT AND ESTABLISHING CONTROLS ON CHANGES
IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS, ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS TO RESCIND RESOLUTIONS NO. 25-5938 AND 26-5983 AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE
PERSONNEL SYSTEM AND ESTABLISHING AUTHORIZED PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME
POSITIONS AND RATES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES, AND APPROVAL OF THE JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM SUPERVISOR Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget effective July 1, 2026;
2. Direct the City Manager to make any necessary changes to the recommended budget for incorporation into the final budget;
3. Adopt Resolution No. 26-5992 adopting the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 annual budget; CC/SA Agenda Page 4 of 5 May 26, 2026
4. Adopt Resolution No. 26-5993 adopting the City’s Gann Appropriation Limit for FY 2026-2027 and establishing controls on changes in appropriations for the various funds;
5. Adopt Resolutions No. 26-5994 and No. 26-5995 rescinding resolutions No. 25-5938 and No. 26- 5983 amending the comprehensive personnel system and establishing authorized part-time and full-time positions and rates for City employees;
6. Approve the job description for the Community Outreach Program Supervisor.
E.3 WALK-ON ITEM — CONSIDERATION OF A CHANGE ORDER WITH FEC ELECTRIC, INC, FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIRED WIRE INSTALLATION AT LA PUENTE DOG PARK AT 16550 OLD VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,822
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the change order with FEC ELECTRICAL, INC. in the amount of $24,383 for stated improvements with an additional 10% ($2,439) contingency totaling $26,822 to be used at the City Manager’s discretion at La Puente Dog Park at 16550 Old Valley Boulevard.
E.4 WALK-ON ITEM — CONSIDERATION OF A CHANGE ORDER WITH TOWO ENTERPRISE,
INC FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIRED GRADING, DRAIN, AND FLATWORK AT LA PUENTE DOG PARK AT 16550 OLD VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,718 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the change order with TOWO Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $44,718 for the improvements, which includes an additional 10% ($4,428.88) contingency to be used at the City Manager’s discretion at La Puente Dog Park at 16550 Old Valley Boulevard.
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
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.
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Dated June 29, 2026.
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Martha Torres, MPA, CMC, City Clerk