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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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15900 EAST MAIN STREET, LA PUENTE
OCTOBER 13, 2026 AT 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing October as LGBTQ+ History Month to Trans Queer Institute
2. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Roshawn and Renee Davis
3. Presentation of Certificates to the City Council by the Rowland Unified School District
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 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 AND THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 CC/SA Agenda Page 2 of 3 October 13, 2026
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the City Council and Successor Agency meeting of September 22, 2026 and the Special Meeting of September 18, 2026.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
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. 26-6023 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. 26-6023 approving Warrant Register No. 1624.
D.2 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH F.E.C.
ELECTRIC INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-ONE LEVEL 2 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,865 AND A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH HIGH NOTE TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO LEVEL 3 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,852.13 TO BE INSTALLED AT THE HACIENDA
PARKING LOT AT LA PUENTE PARK
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the purchase order contract with F.E.C. Electric for the purchase of 21 Level 2 EV chargers in the amount of $70,685 for the purchase of 21 Level 2 electric vehicle chargers to be installed at the Hacienda parking lot at La Puente Park; (2) approve the purchase order with High Note Technologies for the purchase of 2 Level 3 EV chargers in the amount of $71,852.13 to be installed at the Hacienda parking lot at La Puente Park; (3) authorize the City Manager to execute, on behalf of the City, all documents necessary to effectuate this action.
D.3 CONSIDERATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH MARK’S WEDLING IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,500.00 FOR FABRICATION & INSTALLATION OF MONUMENT SIGNAGE FOR LA PUENTE PAWS & PLAY PARK AT 16550 OLD VALLEY BLVD Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the purchase order contract with Mark’s Welding for the monument signage fabrication and installation in the amount of $36,500; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute, on behalf of the City, all documents necessary to effectuate this action.
D.4 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR METAL FABRICATION FOR THE LA PUENTE PAWS AND PLAY PARK AT 16550 OLD VALLEY BLVD Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the plans and specifications for the construction of the additional metal fabrication for the La Puente Paws & Play Park; and (2) authorize Staff to solicit for bids.
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E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
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.
Dated October 8, 2026.
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Martha Torres, MPA, CMC, City Clerk