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/. Under the Agenda and Minutes portal, click the video camera icon next to the current meeting to listen live.
Spanish Translation/Interpretation Services:
Live Spanish translation is available through Wordly at https://attend.wordly.ai/join/FWOP-2761. In-person attendees may request a headset to listen to the live Spanish translation.
Spanish interpretation is available upon request for public speakers during Oral Communications. Speakers may also use their own interpreter.
How to Submit Public Comment
All persons attending or participating in City Council meetings, whether in person, remotely, or by written comment, must comply with the Rules of Decorum set forth in La Puente Municipal Code section 2.04.120.
In Person: Complete a Speaker Request Form and submit it to the City Clerk before the first speaker has concluded their remarks during the Oral Communications portion of the meeting. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
In Writing: Email your comment to [email protected] no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting start time. Email comments will be distributed to the City Council and become part of the official record for the meeting but will not be read aloud during the meeting. Please include “PUBLIC COMMENT” in the subject line.
Remote (Zoom):
Computer/Mobile Device:
• Join the Zoom Webinar at https://zoom.us/j/99755308889. • To request to speak, click the “Raise Hand” button before the first speaker has concluded their remarks during Oral Communications.
• When it is your turn to speak, your name will be called and you will be unmuted so you may address the City Council.
Telephone:
• Dial +1 669 900 6833 and enter Meeting ID: 997 5530 8889 # (Mobile users can tap the number to dial in automatically). • To request to speak by telephone, press *9 to raise your hand before the first speaker has concluded their remarks during Oral Communications.
• When it is your turn to speak, the last 4 digits of your phone number will be called and you will be asked to press *6 to unmute and provide your comments.
Availability
Materials distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding items on this agenda are available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall located at 15900 E. Main Street and on the City’s website at https://lapuente.org/agenda/.
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 at least 48 hours’ notice for regular meetings, 24 hours for special meetings, or as early as possible will help ensure reasonable accommodations.
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 in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (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/. Bajo el portal de Agenda y Actas (Agenda and Minutes), haga clic en el icono de la cámara de video al lado de la reunión actual para escuchar en vivo.
Servicios de traducción/interpretación en español:
La traducción en vivo al español está disponible a través de Wordly en https://attend.wordly.ai/join/FWOP-2761. Los asistentes en persona pueden solicitar audiófonos para escuchar la traducción en vivo al español.
La interpretación al español está disponible a solicitud para los miembros del público que deseen hablar durante la sección de Comunicaciones Orales. Los oradores también pueden usar su propio intérprete.
Cómo enviar comentarios públicos
Todas las personas que asistan o participen en las reuniones del Concejo Municipal, ya sea en persona, de forma remota o mediante comentarios escritos, deben cumplir con las Reglas de Decoro establecidas en la sección 2.04.120 del Código Municipal de La Puente.
En persona: Complete un Formulario de Solicitud de Orador (Speaker Request Form) y entréguelo a la Secretaria Municipal antes de que el primer orador haya concluido sus comentarios durante la sección de Comunicaciones Orales de la reunión. Cada orador tiene un límite de tres (3) minutos.
Por escrito: Envíe su comentario por correo electrónico a [email protected] a más tardar 2 horas antes del inicio de la reunión. Los comentarios por correo electrónico serán distribuidos al Concejo Municipal y formarán parte del registro oficial de la reunión, pero no se leerán en voz alta durante la reunión. Por favor incluya “PUBLIC COMMENT” (COMENTARIO PÚBLICO) en la línea de asunto.
Remoto (Zoom):
Computadora / dispositivo móvil:
• Únase al seminario web de Zoom en https://zoom.us/j/99755308889. • Para solicitar hablar, haga clic en el botón “Levantar la mano” (Raise Hand) antes de que el primer orador haya concluido sus comentarios durante las Comunicaciones Orales.
• Cuando sea su turno de hablar, se llamará su nombre y se le activará el micrófono para que pueda dirigirse al Concejo Municipal.
Teléfono:
• Marque +1 669 900 6833 e ingrese el ID de la reunión: 997 5530 8889 # (los usuarios de teléfonos celulares pueden tocar el número para marcar automáticamente).
• Para solicitar hablar por teléfono, presione *9 para levantar la mano antes de que el primer orador haya concluido sus comentarios durante las Comunicaciones Orales.
• Cuando sea su turno de hablar, se llamarán los últimos 4 dígitos de su número telefónico y se le pedirá que presione *6 para activar el micrófono y dar sus comentarios.
Disponibilidad
Los materiales distribuidos a la mayoría de los miembros del Concejo Municipal relacionados con los temas de esta agenda están disponibles para su consulta pública en la Oficina de la Secretaria Municipal en el Ayuntamiento, ubicado en 15900 E. Main Street, y en el sitio web de la Ciudad en https://lapuente.org/agenda/.
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 un aviso con al menos 48 horas de anticipación para reuniones regulares, 24 horas para reuniones especiales, o lo antes posible ayudará a garantizar adaptaciones razonables.
Horario de las Reuniones
Las reuniones se finalizarán a más tardar a las 10:30 p.m., a menos que la mayoría de los miembros aprueben una moción para extender la reunión y considerar los asuntos restantes de la agenda, de acuerdo con la Ley Ralph M. Brown (Ordenanza No. 95- 727).
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NOTICE AND CALL AND AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15900 EAST MAIN STREET, LA PUENTE
JULY 8, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of La Puente is hereby called to be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2026, commencing at 9:00 AM, in City Council Chambers, 15900 E. Main Street, La Puente, CA 91744. The public will be provided an opportunity to provide public comment on the items listed on the agenda. The business to be discussed is as follows:
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.).
A. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
C.1 DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING NAMING RIGHTS FOR THE LA PUENTE ANIMAL SHELTER/COMMUNITY DOG PARK/K-9 TRAINING CENTER AT 16550 OLD
VALLEY BOULEVARD
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council discuss naming rights for the La Puente Animal Shelter/Community Dog Park/K-9 Training Center and provide direction to Staff.
C.2 STATUS UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REGARDING THE PLAZA ON CENTRAL AVENUE
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff regarding the latest design for the Plaza on Central Avenue.
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 CC/SA Agenda Page 2 of 2 July 8, 2026
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 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED $850,000, OR TO APPROVE SPECIFICATIONS AND SOLICIT BIDS FOR COMMUNITY CENTER RE-ROOF AT LA PUENTE PARK AT 501 GLENDORA AVENUE
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the specifications for the Community Center Re-roof; and (2) authorize Staff to solicit for bids or enter into a cooperative purchasing contract not to exceed $850,000.
E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
ORAL COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
ADJOURNMENT
Dated: July 6, 2026
_________/s/__________
Charlie Klinakis, Mayor
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF LA PUENTE )
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Martha Torres, City Clerk for the City of La Puente, hereby certify that a copy of the Notice and Call of a Special Meeting of the La Puente City Council, to be held on July 8, 2026, commencing at 9:00 AM, was posted in accordance with all applicable laws and provided not less than twenty-four hours before the time of the meeting to the City Council.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Dated: July 6, 2026
_________/s/__________
Martha Torres, MPA, CMC, City Clerk