MINUTES
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING OF
JUNE 23, 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 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klinakis called the meeting to order at 9:43 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Klinakis, Munoz, Quinones.
Members absent: Argudo, Mendoza.
Staff members present: City Manager Bob Lindsey, Acting City Manager/Director of ommunity Services Alexander Bauman, City Attorney Susi
Altamirano, City Clerk Martha Torres, Director of Administrativ Services Troy Grunklee, Director of Development Services Abraham Tellez, Chief/Director of Public Safety Jeffrey Buckwell, Senior Planner Juan Galvan, and Office Specialist Karissa Rivas Bustillos.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Klinakis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring June 2026 as Pride Month Mayor Klinakis presented a Proclamation declaring June 2026 as Pride Month. San Gabriel Valley (SGV) LGBTQ Center Board Member Terry Madigan thanked the City Council and spoke regarding the organization's participation in raising support and awareness for the LGBTQ community.
Council Member Quinones presented a check to the SGV LGBTQ Center on behalf of the City of Industry. Karla S. Caceres, on behalf of Senator Bob Archuleta, presented certificates of recognition to the City of La Puente, the SGV LGBTQ Center, and the La Puente Community Foundation for the 2026 Brunch by the Bridge event. SGV LGBTQ Center Board Member Madigan thanked the City Council, Senator Archuleta, and the City.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Martha Gonzales thanked the City Council for the Senior Center and the services it provides to the community. She also addressed the City Council regarding several requests she had for the City.
BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS - None.
City Attorney Altamirano stated that Item D.5 would be pulled from the agenda and considered at the July 14, 2026, City Council meeting.
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 JUNE 9, 2026
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, seconded by Council Member Quinones, to waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency meeting of June 9, 2026. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Argudo, Mendoza
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
B.1 INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO. 26-997 APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT NO. 26-02 ESTABLISHING CITYWIDE OBJECTIVE DESIGN
STANDARDS FOR MULTIFAMILY AND MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW
Senior Planner Galvan introduced the item and consultant, Philip Burns, Arroyo Group Managing Principal, who provided a presentation on the proposed standards for multifamily and mixed-use residential development projects.
Director of Development Services Tellez thanked the consultant for the presentation and noted that, due to the conclusion of the collaboration period with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), the consultant's services would conclude on June 30, 2026.
Mayor Klinakis opened the public hearing at 10:12 a.m.
City Attorney Altamirano recommended keeping the public hearing open and continuing the hearing to the next City Council meeting.
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The City Council reached a consensus to continue the public hearing at the next City Council meeting on July 14, 2026.
B.2 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ANNUAL SEWER LEVY REPORTS FOR
COLLECTION OF SEWER CAPITAL CHARGES AND SEWER MAINTENANCE
CHARGES AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CONFIRMING SEWER CHARGE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Director of Administrative Services Grunklee provided a report regarding the annual sewer levy for collection of sewer capital charges and proposed maintenance charges for fiscal year 2026-2027.
Mayor Klinakis opened the public hearing at 10:12 a.m.
Martha Gonzalez spoke regarding a sewer drainage issue occurring on her street. The matter was referred to Staff.
Mayor Klinakis closed the public hearing at 10:16 a.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, seconded by Council Member Quinones, to (1) adopt Resolution No. 26-6004 confirming the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 sewer capital charge; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 26-6005 confirming the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 sewer maintenance charge. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Argudo, Mendoza
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 and D.6 through D.8. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Argudo, Mendoza
D.1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 26-6006
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Action Taken: The City Council and Successor Agency adopted Resolution No. 26-6006 approving Warrant Register No. 1617.
D.2 PRESENTATION OF MAY 2026 REQUISITION SUMMARY REPORT Action Taken: The City Council received and filed this report.
D.3 PRESENTATION OF MAY 2026 INVESTMENT REPORT
Action Taken: The City Council received and filed this report.
D.4 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. FOR STREET TREE
TRIMMING AND URBAN FORESTRY SERVICES
Action Taken: The City Council approved Amendment No. 6 to the professional services agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. to extend the term to June 30, 2031.
D.5 CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES WITH
BEST CONTRACTING SERVICES, INC FOR ROOFING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE LA PUENTE COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $774,747.00 At the request of City Attorney Altamirano, Item D.5 was pulled from the agenda and would be considered at the July 14, 2026, City Council meeting.
D.6 CONSIDERATION OF RELEASE OF BOND FOR TRACT MAP NO. 82839 LOCATED AT 15616 AMAR ROAD - AMAR ESTATES LLC
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) accepted the public improvements completed for Tract Map No. 82839; (2) authorized the City Clerk to execute a Notice of Completion; and (3) authorized staff to release the Certificate of Deposit to the developer.
D.7 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF YOUTH WORKFORCE GRANT
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS TO SIMPLE SOLUTIONS
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) awarded the subrecipient agreement to Simple Solutions Psychotherapy; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate these agreements.
D.8 SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-996 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PUENTE APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT NO. 26-01 (TITLE 10 ZONING CODE UPDATE
AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AMENDMENT)
Action Taken: The City Council (1) adopted Ordinance No. 26-996, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of La Puente, approving Municipal Code Amendment No. 26-01, CC/SA MINUTES PAGE 4 OF 7 JUNE 23, 2026
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 (2) directed staff to file a Notice of Determination for the CEQA Addendum previously adopted by the City Council on June 9, 2026.
D.9 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 26-5995
AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PERSONNEL SYSTEM FOR FULL-
TIME POSITIONS TO AUTHORIZE FUNDING AND ADD AN ADDITIONAL
SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) adopted Resolution No. 26-6007 rescinding Resolution No. 26-5995 amending the comprehensive personnel system; and (2) provided any necessary direction to Staff.
NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
E.1 PRESENTATION OF MAY 2026 BUDGET REPORT
Director of Administrative Services Grunklee provided a report regarding the May 2026 budget.
Mayor Klinakis thanked Staff for the report.
E.2 DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION RELATED TO FIREWORK SUPPRESSION FOR 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND
City Manager Lindsey introduced the item and invited Sergeant Brian Moreno of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department to provide additional information regarding the matter.
Sergeant Moreno announced an operation team for firework suppression in the City would occur between June 22 to July 4, 2026.
City Manager Lindsey noted the available funds have been allocated for the firework suppression operation team.
Discussion ensued regarding law enforcement matters, including the reported decrease in the use of illegal fireworks throughout the City.
City Attorney Altamirano stated that the estimated cost for the operation would be $27,000.
E.3 DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING NAMING RIGHTS FOR THE LA PUENTE ANIMAL SHELTER/COMMUNITY DOG PARK/K-9 TRAINING CENTER AT 16550 OLD VALLEY BOULEVARD
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City Manager Lindsey introduced the item and recommended bringing the item back for discussion at the July 14, 2026, City Council meeting.
The City Council reached a consensus to bring the item to the July 14, 2026, City Council meeting.
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: Council Member Quinones spoke regarding a potential mural project highlighting the schools in the City and potential collaboration with City of Industry on the project.
LPQT Action Committee: Nothing to report.
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
Mayor Klinakis spoke regarding future Olympic events happening near the City and opportunities for businesses. He further reported the success of the Movies in the Park and Concerts in the Park events.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
City Manager Lindsey responded to City Council comments regarding business opportunities and potential mural project locations.
Director of Administrative Services Grunklee reported on updates from the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA) regarding an increase in liability claims and noted that he would forward a letter from the JPIA to the City Council for consideration in sending to the California State Assembly. City Manager Lindsey reported that he had already distributed the letter to the City Council.
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City Manager Lindsey thanked the City Council for approving the sidewalk and concrete improvement projects.
ADJOURMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Klinakis adjourned the meeting in memory of Terry Glasbrenner at 10:41 a.m.
Approved this 14"h day of July, 2026.
Chark Klush
Martha Torres, MPA, CMC Charlie Klinakis
City Clerk Mayor/Chair
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