La Puente public meetings in 2023
12 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