La Puente public meetings in 2023
26 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit to allow the sale of beer and wine with meal service at an existing restaurant located at 13857 Amar Road. The commission will also review the minutes from the October 3, 2023, meeting.
- Conditional Use Permit No. 23-02 for beer and wine sales at 13857 Amar Road
- Approval of October 3, 2023, Planning Commission meeting minutes
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council will meet to select a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The council will also consider an agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for Independence Day fireworks and an amendment to the City Manager's employment contract.
- $36,000 agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for July 3 fireworks display
- Third amendment to the employment agreement for City Manager Robert C. Lindsey
- Acceptance of completion for citywide concrete repairs project
- Acceptance of completion for La Puente Park West restroom renovation
- Resolution approving a grant application for the Outdoor Equity Grant Program
City Council and Successor Agency Special Meeting
The La Puente City Council and Successor Agency will hold a special meeting on November 30, 2023. The agenda includes closed session discussions regarding potential litigation and the performance evaluation of the City Manager.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding two potential litigation matters
- Public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager
- Labor negotiations regarding the City Manager
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council and Successor Agency will review several consent calendar items, including a landscape maintenance agreement and crosswalk improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on new job descriptions for public safety and event specialist positions.
- Landscape maintenance agreement with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. for $411,003.00
- Contract change order for eight crosswalk locations with TOWO Enterprise for $130,000
- Job description approval for a full-time Chief/Director of Public Safety position
- Approval of Carnival and Car Show events
- Fee waiver resolution for La Puente National Little League Opening Day Parade
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will discuss a conceptual design for a new dog park and animal shelter. The meeting includes consideration of a contract up to $90,000 for architectural services using Measure A funds. Additionally, the council will review an ordinance for expedited electric vehicle charging permits.
- Contract up to $90,000 for dog park and animal shelter design
- Ordinance for expedited electric vehicle charging permits
- Creation of a full-time Chief/Director of Public Safety position
- Puente Creek Bikeway Project update
- September 2023 budget report
City Council and Successor Agency Special Meeting
The La Puente City Council will consider contracts for park audio-visual upgrades and security camera video storage. The meeting includes a discussion on the conceptual design for a Veteran's Memorial Park at City Hall Plaza. The council may also authorize the sale of three surplus vehicles from the city fleet.
- $58,628.90 contract with Event Sound Professionals for La Puente Park Amphitheater upgrades
- $119,227.28 contract with Superior Alarm Systems for security and body camera video storage
- Authorization to spend up to $75,000 for a Veteran's Memorial Park design consultant
- Resolution to declare three city vehicles as surplus property for sale
City Council and Successor Agency Special Meeting
The La Puente City Council and Successor Agency will hold a special meeting to review the operations of La Puente Park. The council intends to receive public input and provide direction to staff regarding park reservations and responsibilities.
- Discussion and direction regarding La Puente Park operations, reservations, and responsibilities
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a request to allow the sale of beer and wine at an existing restaurant located at 14551 Temple Avenue, Units A and B. This involves a public hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 23-01. The commission will also review the minutes from the September 5, 2023 meeting.
- Conditional Use Permit No. 23-01 for beer and wine sales at 14551 Temple Avenue, Units A and B
- Approval of minutes from the September 5, 2023 meeting
City Council and Successor Agency Special and Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council and Successor Agency will meet to consider a resolution denouncing antisemitism and condemning various forms of hate crimes. The agenda also includes introducing an ordinance for expedited electric vehicle charging system permits and discussing La Puente Park operations.
- Resolution No. 23-5827 denouncing antisemitism and hate crimes
- Ordinance No. 23-983 regarding expedited permits for electric vehicle charging systems
- Purchase order contract with United Rentals for a mobile generator and utility trailer
- Nomination of a board member to the San Gaboriel Basin Water Quality Authority
- Discussion on La Puente Park operations, including maintenance and grants
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The council will hold a closed session to discuss pending and anticipated litigation. The regular session includes presentations from the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, Global Urban Strategies, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
- Closed Session: Conference with legal counsel regarding Calderon et al v Southland Transit et al
- Closed Session: Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation
- Presentation by San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
- Presentation by Global Urban Strategies regarding social media and grant updates
- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department activity briefing
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will install newly appointed commissioners Hernandez and Penson. The body will also select a Chair and Vice-Chairperson for the commission.
- Installation and oath of office for Commissioners Hernandez and Penson
- Selection of Chair and Vice-Chairperson
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council and Successor Agency will review several financial reports and a budget amendment. The meeting also includes a presentation of a commendation and a briefing from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
- Commendation to the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless
- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Activity and Information Briefing
- Resolution No. 23-5821 approving Warrant Register No. 1558
- Resolution No. 23-5822 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget and Capital Improvement Program
- Street Use Agreement for a 5K/10K Strength Training Run by A5 Events/Students Run LA
City Council and Successor Agency Special and Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider a new official apparel policy for council members and the Planning Commission. The meeting also includes discussions on body worn camera policies, opioid settlement funds, and various city program updates.
- New Official City Apparel Policy for City Council and Planning Commission
- Adoption of a Body Worn Camera Policy
- Professional services agreement with Willdan Financial Services for $34,810
- Notice of completion for Middle Restroom addition improvements at La Puente Park
- Real property negotiations for 200 N. 1st Street
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council and Successor Agency will hold a closed session on existing litigation, then a regular session with public hearings and consent calendar items. Key decisions include adopting sewer charge rates for FY 2023-24, awarding a $5,936,000 street improvement contract to Onyx Paving Company, and approving a $1,236,050 five-year contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate reader cameras. The council will also consider a $190,199 restroom renovation contract, a CDBG cooperation agreement, and a resolution for SB 1 road projects.
- Public hearing to adopt sewer capital and maintenance charge rates for FY 2023-24 (Resolutions 23-5807 and 23-5808)
- Award $5,936,000 construction contract to Onyx Paving Company for street improvements on various city streets FY 2022-23
- Approve $1,236,050 five-year agreement with Flock Group Inc. for automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras
- Award $190,199 contract to Corral Construction & Development, Inc. for La Puente Park West restroom renovation
- Adopt Resolution 23-5811 listing FY 2023-24 projects funded by SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act
Special City Council Meeting
The La Puente City Council will hold a special meeting to consider two main items: amending the current fiscal year budget with $4,798,100 in ARPA funds, and approving the recommended FY 2023-2024 budget, which includes adopting resolutions for the Gann limit, personnel system changes, and a new Planning Manager job description. The meeting is open for public comment on these items.
- Resolution No. 23-5801: Amend FY 2022-2023 budget and Capital Improvement Program with $4,798,100 in ARPA funds
- Resolution No. 23-5802: Adopt FY 2023-2024 annual budget effective July 1, 2023
- Resolution No. 23-5803: Adopt Gann Appropriation Limit for FY 2023-2024
- Resolutions No. 23-5804 and 23-5805: Rescind personnel system resolutions and establish new part-time/full-time positions and rates
- Approve job description for Planning Manager position
City Council and Successor Agency Special and Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council and Successor Agency will hold a special closed session at 5:30 PM to discuss real estate negotiations for La Puente Park and several litigation matters, then reconvene at 7:00 PM for a regular meeting. The regular agenda includes routine consent items, a second reading of an ordinance on recreational vehicle parking permits, and new business items such as a business start-up grant program and a discussion on travel expense reimbursement policy.
- Closed session: real property negotiation for La Puente Park (501 Glendora Ave) with Octagon Towers
- Closed session: litigation in Lewis v. City of La Puente, City v. Dank City, City v. EML LLC, and opioid litigation
- Ordinance No. 23-982 (second reading) to establish RV parking permits (LPMC 6.40.300)
- Resolution No. 23-5800 to adopt Business Start-Up Grant Program guidelines
- Amendment No. 3 with Superior Security Specialists for park security cameras/speakers ($48,500)
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding recreational vehicle parking permits. The meeting also includes a contract award for citywide concrete repairs and discussions on workforce development and community events.
- Ordinance No. 23-982: establishment of city recreational vehicle parking permits
- Construction contract to FS Contractors Inc. for $195,409.00 for citywide concrete repairs
- Permit for public fireworks display at Bassett High School graduation on June 8, 2023
- Capital Reserve Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Amar Road Complete Streets project
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council and Successor Agency will discuss Neighborhood Scout crime statistics and review the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. The body is also considering several contracts for park maintenance and city operations.
- Discussion regarding Neighborhood Scout crime statistics
- Authorization to solicit bids for west restroom renovation at La Puente Park
- Lease agreement for mowing equipment at La Puente Park not to exceed $38,613.48
- Amendment to agreement with Semper Anticus for open-air market management
- Resolution No. 23-5792 amending the Civic-Recreational-Industrial Authority agreement
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council and Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation, followed by open session items. The council will consider consent calendar items including approving warrants, a property tax consulting agreement, declaring surplus vehicles, awarding a sod installation contract, soliciting bids for street improvements, and participating in housing and opioid settlement programs. They will also discuss community services programming.
- Approve Warrant Registers No. 1549 and No. 69
- Agreement with HdL, Coren and Cone for property tax consulting and auditing services
- Award $24,980 contract to West Coast Turf for sod installation at Grace F. Napolitano Nature Education Center
- Authorize soliciting bids for Street Improvements on Various City Streets FY 2022-23
- Resolution to participate in Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program and national opioid settlements with Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Teva, and Allergan
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council and Successor Agency will meet to discuss various contracts, including a laser light display and audit services. The body will also consider an appointment to the La Puente Community Foundation and a resolution regarding the CSCDA Open PACE Programs.
- Agreement with Artistic Laser Productions for Independence Day display in the amount of $14,500
- Amendment with Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP for audit services not to exceed $30,175 per year for two years
- Resolution to include city properties in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Open PACE Programs
- Acceptance of completion for bus shelter replacement and city logo installation
- Appointment to the La Puente Community Foundation
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council and Successor Agency will review several construction and event contracts. The body will also receive financial reports from January 2023 and discuss community services programming.
- Construction contract for coffee shop kiosk installation at La Puente Park with Oppenheimer National for $64,425.80
- Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for Independence Day pyrotechnics for $33,500
- Agreement with Artistic Laser Productions for Independence Day laser light display for $14,500
- Approval of Warrant Resolution No. 1546
- Discussion regarding community services programming
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council and Successor Agency will meet to discuss the sale of a vacant lot in closed session. In open session, the body will consider a state grant application for homeownership and the auction of surplus fleet vehicles.
- Closed session negotiation for vacant lot at APN 8247-032-023 (Valley Boulevard and Old Valley Boulevard) with TCH GROUP LA PUENTE LLC
- Resolution No. 23-5777 to apply for the 2022 CalHome Homeownership Grant Program
- Sale of surplus fleet vehicles (one tractor, two mowers, and one electric cart) via Ken Porter Auction Co.
- Approval of Warrant Register No. 1545 via Resolution No. 23-5776
- Presentation of In Memoriam Certificate for Sara Flowers
City Council and Successor Agency Special Meeting
The City Council and Successor Agency are meeting to consider a change order request for parking lot improvements. The request involves a contract with NPG Corporation.
- Change order request with NPG Corporation for Community Center parking lot improvements in the amount of $46,947.00
Planning Commission
The La Puente Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on two development projects: a new Randy's Donuts fast-food restaurant with a drive-through at 1821 North Hacienda Boulevard, and four solar carports in the Chase Bank parking lot at 925 North Hacienda Boulevard. The commission will also approve minutes from the December 6, 2022 meeting. No unfinished business is listed.
- Minor Use Permit No. 22-02 for a drive-through at Randy's Donuts, 1821 N Hacienda Blvd
- Site Plan and Design Review No. 22-63 for a 1,497 sq ft fast-food restaurant at 1821 N Hacienda Blvd
- Site Plan and Design Review No. 22-27 for four solar carports at 925 N Hacienda Blvd (Chase Bank parking lot)
- Adoption of Notice of Exemption for each project
- Approval of minutes from December 6, 2022 special meeting
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 23-981, updating the city's building codes to the 2022 California standards. They will also consider adopting the La Puente Safe Routes to School Plan, approving a $72,600 budget software contract with IGM Technology Corporation, and a $40,000 grant agreement with Foothill Transit for bus shelter replacements. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss potential litigation and negotiations for a vacant lot on Valley Boulevard.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 23-981 adopting 2022 California Building Standards Code and local amendments
- Consideration of Resolution No. 23-5773 adopting the La Puente Safe Routes to School Plan
- Approval of $72,600 professional services agreement with IGM Technology Corporation for budget software
- Approval of $40,000 grant agreement with Foothill Transit for bus shelter structure replacements
- Closed session to discuss negotiations for vacant lot APN 8247-032-023 on Valley Boulevard
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meetings
The La Puente City Council will hold a closed session to negotiate the price and terms of payment for a vacant lot at Valley Boulevard and Old Valley Boulevard with TCH Group La Puente LLC. In open session, the council will hold public hearings on the 2023-24 CDBG program and on adopting the 2022 edition of California building codes. The council will also consider several consent calendar items, including a $92,296 skid steer purchase, a $57,750 coffee shop container for La Puente Park, and a $166,894 lighting contract for the Community Center courtyard.
- Closed session negotiation with TCH Group La Puente LLC for vacant lot APN 8247-032-023
- Public hearing on CDBG program for fiscal year 2023-24
- Adoption of 2022 California Building Codes via urgency ordinance
- Purchase of skid steer equipment package for $92,296.16
- Construction of a 20' coffee shop container for La Puente Park for $57,750.00