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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 cityclerk@lapuente.org 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 cityclerk@lapuente.org 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).  AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PUENTE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 15900 EAST MAIN STREET, LA PUENTE JULY 14, 2026 AT 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS: Klinakis, Munoz, Argudo, Mendoza, Quinones PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS 1. Introduction of Montessori Academy of La Puente Students Participating in the City Council Meeting 2. Presentation by Global Urban Strategies Regarding Social Media and Grant Updates 3. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Activity and Information Briefing 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 JUNE 23, 2026 AND THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JULY 8, 2026 CC/SA Agenda Page 1 of 4 July 14, 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 June 23, 2026 and the Special meeting of July 8, 2026. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL B.1 CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 23, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 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 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) open the public hearing and receive public testimony; (2) adopt Resolution No. 26-1597, accepting the Planning Commission’s recommendation; (3) waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 26-997 and read by title only, approving Municipal Code Amendment No. 26-21 establishing citywide objective design standards for multifamily and mixed-use residential development projects in accordance with State law; and (4) direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption for the project. 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. 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. 26-6008 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. 26-6008 approving Warrant Register No. 1618. D.2 CONSIDERATION AND AWARD OF EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FY 2026-2027 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the award of thirty-two (32) scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year in the amount of $500 each. D.3 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SIMPLE SOLUTIONS PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR WRAPAROUND SERVICES UNDER THE YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Simple Solutions Psychothery; and (2) authorize the City Manager CC/SA Agenda Page 2 of 4 July 14, 2026  to execute all documents necessary to effectuate these agreements. D.4 CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 26- 5993 AND ADOPTING THE CITY’S GANN APPROPRIATION LIMIT AND ESTABLISHING CONTROLS ON CHANGES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-6009 rescinding Resolution No. 26-5993 and adopting the City’s Gann Appropriation Limit for FY 2026-2027 and establishing controls on changes in appropriations for the various funds. 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 $791,069.00. Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the agreement for construction services with BEST Contracting Services, Inc. for roofing improvements at the La Puente Community Center in the amount of $791,069.00; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and approve change orders up to 10% of the original bid amount. D.6 CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CONCRETE PARKING AREA AT THE LA PUENTE COMMUNITY DOG PARK/KENNEL AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PROJECT CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,288.80 Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) accept the project as complete; (2) authorize the City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion; and (3) approval a final project change order in the amount of $44,288.80. D.7 CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PUBLIC RESTROOM PROJECT AT THE LA PUENTE COMMUNITY DOG PARK/KENNEL Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) accept the Project as complete; and (2) authorize the City Clerk to execute and file the Notice of Completion. E. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL E.1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RECITING THE FACTS OF THE CITY OF LA PUENTE JUNE 2, 2026, CONSOLIDATED SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION; SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-995, AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LA PUENTE, CALIFORNIA INCREASING THE CITY’S EXISTING GENERAL PURPOSE HALF PERCENT (1/2%) TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RATE TO A NEW RATE OF ONE PERCENT (1%) AS CODIFIED UNDER CHAPTER 2.34 (PUBLIC SAFETY, VITAL SERVICES NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION MEASURE) OF TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE LA PUENTE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND RESOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTING MEASURE LP Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) adopt Resolution No. 26–6010 reciting the facts of the City of La Puente, June 2, 2026, Consolidated Special Municipal Election; (2) waive the full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 26-995 and read by title only; (3) adopt Resolution No. 26-6011, Authorizing the City Manager to execute Agreements with the California Department of Tax CC/SA Agenda Page 3 of 4 July 14, 2026  and Fee Administration for implementation of a local transaction and use tax; and (4) adopt Resolution No. 26-6012, Authorizing Examination of Sales, Use and Transactions Tax Records. 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 July 9, 2026. _________/s/__________ Martha Torres, MPA, CMC, City Clerk CC/SA Agenda Page 4 of 4 July 14, 2026