MINUTES
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING OF
JUNE 9, 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, June 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klinakis called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Klinakis, Argudo (arrived at 7:15 p.m.), Mendoza, Quinones.
Members absent: Munoz.
Staff members present: City Manager Bob Lindsey, Acting City Manager/Director of Community 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, Office Specialist Karissa Rivas Bustillos.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Klinakis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Activity and Information Briefing Sergeant Brian Moreno from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department provided a presentation update regarding activity happening in the City.
Mayor Klinakis and Council Member Quinones thanked the Sheriff's Department for their support at the Brunch by the Bridge and Movies at the Park events.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS - None
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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 MAY 26, 2026
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Council Member Mendoza, to vaine the reain, 2026. Theme cho Miries of the city Congril and Suessor Agency meeting of May 26, 2026.
AYES: Klinakis, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Munoz.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
B.1 CONTINUED FROM THE MAY 26, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING -
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 26-01 (HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION -
PROGRAMS 3A, 3B, 3C), AND INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT NO. 26-01 (TITLE 10 - ZONING CODE UPDATE AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AMENDMENT) Director of Development Services Tellez provided a report of the public hearing item regarding the housing element general plan and zoning amendments.
Council Member Argudo stated that all his questions had been answered by Staff prior to the Council meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Council Member Quinones, to: (1) 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; (2) waive reading of Ordinance No. 26-996 and read by title only; (3) introduce 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 (4) adopt the CEQA Addendum to the 6th Cycle Housing Element Negative Declaration and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ABSENT: Munoz.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
C.1 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 $140,845.00
Council Member Argudo stated that all his questions had been answered by Staff prior to the Council meeting.
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Council Member Mendoza, to approve the change order with ace Stel tabriors in the ail unto 140,845.00 for AYES: Klinakis, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Munoz.
D. CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Council Member Quinones, to approve Consent Calendar Items D-1 through D-6. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Munoz.
D.1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 26-5996
Action Taken: The City Council and Successor Agency adopted Resolution No. 26-5996 approving Warrant Register No.1616.
D.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) adopted Resolution No. 26-5997 calling for the holding of a general municipal election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; (2) adopted Resolution No. 26-5998 requesting that the County of Los Angeles consolidate the general municipal election with the Statewide general election; (3) adopted Resolution No. 26- CC/SA MINUTES PAGE 3 OF 7 JUNE 9, 2026
5999 adopting regulations relating to candidate statements; and (4) adopted Resolution No. 26-6000 providing for a Special Runoff Election in the event of a tie vote.
D.3 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2027-28, 2028- 29 AND 2029-30
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-6001 and authorized the City Manager to execute the Cooperation Agreement with the Los Angeles County Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Years 2027-28, 2028-29 and 2029-30.
D.4 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SBI: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
Action Taken: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-6002 adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 funded by SB1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
D.5 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF 2026 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM (PMP) REPORT
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed the City's 2026 Pavement Management Program.
D.6 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF YOUTH WORKFORCE GRANT
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT TO SKILLSETGIVES
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) awarded the subrecipient agreement to SkillsetGives; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate these agreements.
E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
E.1 PRESENTATION OF SENATE BILL 707 (BROWN ACT AMENDMENTS);
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY CC-
11.1, CITY COUNCIL MEETING TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION POLICY; AND
DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING OUTREACH EFFORTS
City Clerk Torres provided a presentation on the California Senate Bill 707 regarding the modernization of California's Brown Act, expansion of public access, remote participation, technology disruption policy, outreach efforts, and language accessibility in City Council meetings.
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A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Council Member Mendoza, to: (1) receive and file the Presentation of Senate Bill 707 (Brown Act Amendments); (2) approve Resolution No. 26-6003 approving City Council Policy CC-11.1, City Council Meeting Technology Disruption Policy; and (3) discuss outreach efforts pursuant to SB 707 and provide direction to Staff. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Munoz.
City Clerk Torres provided suggestions for outreach such as more social media content regarding City Council meetings and collaborating with local schools and faith-based groups.
Council Member Argudo suggested more Spanish media content.
Council Member Mendoza suggested collaboration with local schools.
E.2 INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS TO SERVE ON THE LA PUENTE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS FOR TWO SEATS Action Taken: The City Council conducted interviews with new applicants.
With regards to the two seats serving two-year terms Planning Commissioner positions, the vote was as follows:
Candidate Charlie Chavez received 1 vote.
Candidate Sergio Hernandez received 3 votes.
Candidate Martin Paz received 4 votes.
Martin Paz was appointed to fill one seat on the Planning Commission. The newly appointed Planning Commissioner will serve a two-year term which expires in June 2028.
Sergio Hernandez was appointed to fill one seat on the Planning Commission. The newly appointed Planning Commissioner will serve a two-year term which expires in June 2028.
AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS - None
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: Council Member Quinones and Council Member Mendoza thanked Staff and all vendors who contributed and participated in the successful Brunch by the Bridge event and expressed positivity surrounding the workshop events, including a workshop run by the Dolores Huerta Foundation.
Mayor Klinakis stated it was a well-run and fun event and reported that he also attended the Woman's Club for an event they held on the same day.
Rowland, Bassett, and Hacienda La Puente Unified School Districts Liaison Committee: Nothing to report.
Senior Advisory Committee: Mayor Klinakis reported that the ad hoc committee met and spoke with seniors in regards to bringing fresh produce to the Senior community in the City.
Business Outreach Support Committee: Nothing to report.
La Puente Activity Center Design Oversight Committee: Nothing to report.
AB 1234 REPORTS
ORAL COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Council Member Quinones spoke regarding the City P.R.O.S team and thanked the team for their work.
Council Member Mendoza spoke regarding animal control and thanked them for their work.
Mayor Klinakis inquired about allocating funds to the Sheriff's Department regarding fireworks.
Discussion ensued regarding firework enforcement restrictions and fund allocations for the Sheriff's Department.
Direction was provided to Staff to provide an update on firework enforcement and available funds at the June 23, 2026, City Council Meeting.
Mayor Klinakis spoke about the Mayors Against Gang Violence Coalition and reported that the Delhaven Community Center would hold a grand opening for a climbing wall at the facility on June 30, 2026. He further reported that the Industry Youth Activity League's Camp Courage had begun.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
City Manager Lindsey thanked City Council for their work and provided an update on the La Puente Dog Park.
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Director of Development Services Tellez provided updates on the potential Pedestrian Plaza project and the La Puente Activity Center project. He further recognized Housing and Grants Analyst Gisel Rubio for graduating with her bachelor's degree from San Diego State University.
Acting City Manager/Director of Community Services Bauman provided an update on Concerts in the Park beginning June 10, 2026, and reported a great turnout at the first Movies in the Park event.
ADJOURMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Klinakis adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
Approved this 23'd day of June, 2026.
Charks th
Martha Torres, MPA, CMC Charlie Klinakis
City Clerk Mayor/Chair
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