MINUTES
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING OF
AUGUST 11, 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, August 11, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Klinakis called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Klinakis, Munoz., Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones.
Members absent: None.
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, Senior Planner Juan Galvan, and Office Specialist Karissa Rivas Bustillos.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Klinakis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Klinakis announced a walk-on presentation by Council Member Quinones regarding a Commendation in honor and memory of David Hastings.
1. Presentation of Commendation in Honor and Memory of David Hastings Council Member Quinones presented the Commendation to the family of David Hastings, a longtime resident of the City.
2. 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 within the City.
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Mayor Klinakis thanked the Sheriff's Department for their work on firework suppression.
3. La Puente Programs, Re-Employment, Outreach Services (P.R.O.S.) Team Activity and Information Briefing
Community Outreach Program Supervisor Brian Torres of the La Puente P.R.O.S. Team provided an information briefing on recent activity within the City.
City Council thanked Community Outreach Program Supervisor Torres and the P.R.O.S.
Team for their work.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Alicia Bachman expressed concern regarding additional dwelling units and parking issues occurring on her street. Direction was provided to Staff.
Susanna Ravina expressed concern regarding additional dwelling units and parking issues occurring on her street. She also expressed support for the use of the Flock system to assist with crime.
Manuel Maldonaldo expressed concerns regarding the cost of living, current immigration enforcement activity, fireworks, and data centers. He commended the City's Maintenance Department for their quick response in completing a street sign repair.
Olivia Flamenco participated remotely via Zoom and inquired regarding reporting issues in the City.
Olivia Flamenco submitted a written comment and expressed concern regarding food truck vendors in the City.
Kim De La Peza submitted a written comment regarding the City of Industry's data center and battery storage system facilities plans.
City Attorney Altamirano informed the City Council that pursuant to Government Code 54954.2(b)(2), there is one agenda walk-on item for City Council's consideration to be added under New Business as Agenda Item E.1 titled as follows: Certification that there are not more Candidates than Offices to be Elected for the City's General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026.
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Council Member Mendoza, to add Agenda Item E.1 to the agenda per Government Code section 54954.2(b)(2), titled as follows:
Certification that there are not more Candidates than Offices to be Elected for the City's General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS - None.
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 JULY 14, 2026, AND JULY 30, 2026.
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, to waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency meeting of July 14, 2026, and July 30, 2026. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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. 26-02 TO AMEND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT TO IMPLEMENT 6TH CYCLE
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM 6 AND CONSIDERATION OF A FIRST READING
AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT TO TITLE 10 (ZONING) OF THE LA PUENTE MUNICIPAL CODE Senior Planner Galvan introduced the item and consultant, Rachel Lindt, Dudek Senior Planner, who provided a presentation regarding the proposed General Plan Amendment and Mixed-Use Overlay Zone to implement 6'' Cycle Housing Element Program 6.
Mayor Klinakis opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Manuel Maldonado expressed concern regarding the potential development, environmental impacts, and traffic congestion. He also expressed concern regarding whether outreach materials were provided in Spanish to the Community.
Sandy Harris expressed concern regarding the potential impacts of future development on the City's sewer, water, gas, electricity, and traffic infrastructure.
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Director of Development Services Tellez responded that utility providers would determine their ability to serve individual development projects as applications are submitted and that infrastructure limitations would be evaluated as development occurs.
Mayor Klinakis closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.
Council Member Argudo inquired regarding translation for community outreach and how traffic, pollution, and noise impacts were studied in connection with the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Senior Planner Galvan explained that the City worked with Dudek to conduct an environmental analysis evaluating traffic, pollution, and noise impacts.
Mayor Pro Tem Munoz indicated that the State is requiring the City to implement these requirements to increase housing.
Mayor Klinakis inquired regarding existing non-conforming residential properties located within commercial zoning districts and the ability of property owners to reconstruct residential structures following substantial destruction. Staff clarified that Municipal Code Section 10.64.030 provides an exemption for single-family and multi-family residential structures and allows legally established residential structures to be reconstructed following substantial destruction, subject to applicable requirements. Staff further stated that the City could provide rebuild letters for insurance purposes when appropriate.
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, to:
(1) open the public hearing and receive public testimony; (2) adopt Resolution No. 26-6013 adopting the Planning Commission's recommendation, making the required findings, approving General Plan Amendment No. 26-02, and adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); (3) waive the full reading and introduced Ordinance No. 26-998 approving Municipal Code Amendment No. 26-03, amending Title 10 (Zoning) of the La Puente Municipal Code to add Section 10.50.220 (Mixed-Use Overlay Zone); and (4) direct staff to file a Notice of Determination (NOD).
receive and file the certification. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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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
City Manager Lindsey provided a presentation on updated potential signage for the La Puente Animal Shelter/Community Dog Park/K-9 Training Center.
The City Council reached a consensus and provided direction to Staff regarding the final design of the park sign and naming rights. The park will be named La Puente Paws & Play Park, with additional signs identifying the Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, Adaptive Learning Children's Playground, and K-9 Training Center.
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.4. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
D.1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 26-6014
Action Taken: The City Council and Successor Agency adopted Resolution No. 26-6014 approving Warrant Register No. 1620.
D.2 CONSIDERATION OF A SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-997 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PUENTE 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 Action Taken: The City Council: (1) waived full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 26-997, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of La Puente approving Municipal Code Amendment No. 26-02 by amending Chapter 10.10 (Residential Zones) to add Section
10.10.060(D) and Chapter 10.12 (Commercial Zones) to add Section 10.12.040(G), establishing citywide objective design standards for multifamily and mixed-use residential development projects in accordance with State law; and (2) directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
D.3 CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
CONCRETE WORK AT THE LA PUENTE DOG PARK
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Action Taken: The City Council: (1) accepted the project as complete; and (2) authorized the City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.
D.4 CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
ELECTRICAL CONTRACT WORK AT THE LA PUENTE DOG PARK
Action Taken: The City Council: (1) accepted the project as complete; and (2) authorized the City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.
E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
E.1 WALK-ON ITEM - CERTIFICATION THAT THERE ARE NOT MORE
CANDIDATES THAN OFFICES TO BE ELECTED FOR THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
City Clerk Torres provided a report regarding a Certificate to the City Council certifying that there are not more candidates than offices to be elected for the City's General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026.
A motion was made by Council Member Argudo, seconded by Council Member Mendoza, to receive and file the certification. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Klinakis, Munoz., Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: 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: Nothing to report.
Rowland, Bassett, and Hacienda La Puente Unified School Districts Liaison Committee: Nothing to report.
Senior Advisory Committee: Mayor Klinakis announced that the La Puente Senior Center will host monthly birthday celebrations for the Senior community.
Business Outreach Support Committee: Nothing to report.
La Puente Activity Center Design Oversight Committee: Nothing to report.
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AB 1234 REPORTS - None.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Mayor Klinakis thanked Staff for a successful National Night Out event.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF
City Manager Lindsey thanked the Development Services Department for their work on the link and transportation rerouting system and noted that an update would be brought at a future City Council meeting. He further announced the soft opening of the La Puente Paws & Play Park.
ADJOURMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Klinakis adjourned the meeting in memory of David Hastings at 8:24 p.m.
Approved this 25"' day of August, 2026.
Chat With
Martha Torres, MPA, CMC Charlie Klinakis
City Clerk Mayor/Chair
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