La Puente public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a resolution recommending that the City Council amend zoning code Title 10 to replace ADU provisions and file a Notice of Exemption. No other business is listed.
- Approve minutes from May 21 and July 1, 2025
- Public hearing on ADU ordinance amendment (Resolution 25-1592)
- Select Chair and Vice Chair-Person
- No unfinished or new business listed
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council and Successor Agency will hold a closed‑session labor negotiation with SEIU Local 721, then reconvene in open session. In open session they will consider adopting Ordinance No. 25‑991 to update fire‑hazard severity zone maps and set a public hearing for Jan 13 2026. They will also vote on a $148,714.97 contract for concrete work at the La Puente Dog Park, a two‑year extension of the banking services agreement with U.S. Bank, a professional services agreement with Semper Anticus for an open‑air market, and a resolution approving warrant register No. 1604.
- Adopt Ordinance No. 25‑991 updating Cal Fire Local Responsibility Area maps; public hearing set for Jan 13 2026
- Award $148,714.97 contract to Savi Construction Inc. for concrete curbing and flat work at La Puente Dog Park
- Approve Amendment No. 2 extending the City’s professional services agreement with U.S. Bank National Association for two additional years
- Approve Professional Services and License Agreement with Semper Anticus to operate an open‑air market
- Adopt Resolution No. 25‑5957 approving Warrant Register No. 1604
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council and Successor Agency will consider several items, including approving a warrant resolution, receiving September reports, and authorizing bids for dog park improvements. The council will vote on awarding a $246,500 construction contract to Ponce Steel Fabricators for steel work, fencing, and trash enclosure at the La Puente Dog Park. Additional items include a purchase order for a $206,020.49 adaptive play center and a tree‑planting partnership with TreePeople.
- Approve Resolution No. 25-5957 (Warrant Register No. 1603)
- Award $246,500 contract to Ponce Steel Fabricators for steel work at La Puente Dog Park
- Approve $206,020.49 purchase order with Innovative Playgrounds Co. for adaptive play equipment at the dog park
- Authorize solicitation of bids for prefabricated restroom and electrical work at 16550 Old Valley Boulevard
- Approve Memorandum of Understanding with TreePeople Inc. for city tree‑planting projects
City Council and Successor Agency Special Closed Session and Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council will introduce an ordinance adopting updated Cal Fire hazard severity zone maps for local responsibility areas, with a public hearing set for November 12, 2025. They will also consider awarding construction contracts for sidewalk improvements on Old Valley Boulevard ($62,700 to Martinez Concrete Inc.) and block work at the La Puente Dog Park ($167,586 to Towo Enterprise Inc.), and discuss a fifth amendment to the city manager's employment agreement. A closed session will cover labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721.
- Introduce Ordinance No. 25-991 adopting updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for local responsibility areas
- Award $62,700 sidewalk improvement contract to Martinez Concrete Inc. for Old Valley Boulevard
- Award $167,586 block work construction contract to Towo Enterprise Inc. for La Puente Dog Park
- Authorize solicitation of bids for concrete curbing and flat work at La Puente Dog Park (16550 Old Valley Boulevard)
- Consider fifth amendment to Employment Agreement with City Manager Robert C. Lindsey
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting and Special Closed Session
The La Puente City Council and Successor Agency will consider consent calendar items including a $1.7 million street improvements contract and a $56,000 sidewalk contract, along with updates on the budget and senior programming. They will also discuss a fifth amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement and hold a closed session for labor negotiations with the City Manager and SEIU 721.
- Award of street improvements contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for $1,723,350 on various city streets FY 2024-25
- Award of sidewalk improvements contract to S&H Civilworks for $56,000 on Old Valley Boulevard
- Purchase of two container offices for La Puente Dog Park from Conexwest for $42,273.26
- Authorization to solicit bids for steel work, fencing, and trash enclosure at La Puente Dog Park (16550 Old Valley Boulevard)
- Consideration of fifth amendment to employment agreement with City Manager Robert C. Lindsey
City Council and Successor Agency Special Meeting
The La Puente City Council will discuss the details of a potential Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for a dog park and provide direction on revised plans for the La Puente Park Activity Center.
- Discussion of La Puente Dog Park/Kennel LWCF grant application
- Consideration of Resolution authorizing grant application up to $6 million
- Discussion of revised Activity Center Building plans at La Puente Park
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council and Successor Agency will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with an unrepresented employee (City Manager) and with SEIU Local 721, as well as anticipated litigation. The regular session includes presentations on a mixed-use development by Dudek and a Sheriff's Department activity briefing, followed by a consent calendar to approve minutes and a warrant resolution.
- Closed session: labor negotiations with City Manager Bob Lindsey and with SEIU Local 721, and discussion of one potential litigation matter
- Presentation on La Puente Mixed Use Development by Dudek
- Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Activity and Information Briefing
- Consent calendar: approval of minutes from August 26, 2025 meeting
- Consent calendar: adoption of Resolution No. 25-5954 approving Warrant Register No. 1600
City Council and Successor Agency Special Closed Session and Regular Meetings
The City Council and Successor Agency will meet to discuss a new policy for providing funding to community-based organizations. The session also includes a closed-session conference with labor negotiators from SEIU Local 721.
- Adoption of Resolution No. 25-5953 to establish a Grant Program Policy (Administrative Policy #69)
- Authorization to solicit bids for block work construction at the La Puente Dog Park
- Street Use Agreement with A5 Events/Students Run LA for a 5K/10K Strength Training Run
- Closed session conference with SEIU Local 721 labor negotiators
- Adoption of Resolution No. 25-5952 approving Warrant Register No. 1599
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council will consider approving a warrant resolution and a contract for new electrical switchgear at the La Puente Dog Park. The body will also review an agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for an affordable housing incubator program.
- Approval of Warrant Resolution No. 25-5951
- Contract with F.E.C. Electric, Inc. for $39,800 for dog park switchgear
- Agreement with San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for housing incubator program
- Approval of minutes for July 22 and August 4, 2025 meetings
City Council and Successor Agency Special, Regular, and Special Closed Session Meetings
The La Puente City Council and Successor Agency will meet to discuss city infrastructure projects and financial reports. The body is deciding on a sewer maintenance contract and authorizing bids for street improvements.
- Award of $421,209 contract to Tunnelworks Services, Inc. for sanitary sewer maintenance
- Authorization to solicit bids for Street Improvements on Various City Streets FY 2024-25
- Acceptance of completion for Old Valley Boulevard sewer extension
- Sale of surplus AV equipment including a laser projector and movie screen
- Review of June 2025 budget, investment, and requisition reports
Special Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a resolution to deny Conditional Use Permit No. 24-04, which would have allowed on-site sale of beer and wine at an existing restaurant at 663-665 Glendora Avenue in the C2 zone. Staff recommends denial of the permit and adoption of the resolution. The commission will also approve the minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting.
- Resolution No. 25-1591 denying Conditional Use Permit No. 24-04 for on-site beer and wine sales (ABC Type-41 license) at 663-665 Glendora Avenue
- Staff recommends denial and filing of a notice of exemption
- Approval of minutes from the Regular Planning Commission meeting of December 3, 2024
- No unfinished business or new business on the agenda
City Council and Successor Agency Special Closed Session and Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council and Successor Agency will meet in closed session at 6:30 PM for labor negotiations with SEIU 721 and one anticipated litigation matter. The regular session at 7:00 PM includes a Parks Make Life Better Month proclamation, a Sheriff's Department briefing, and a consent calendar with a $137,463.80 purchase order for a mobile office building at the La Puente Dog Park and a $30,074.00 purchase of a portable LED video wall for public events. No public hearings or new business items are listed.
- Closed session: labor negotiations with SEIU Local 721
- Closed session: anticipated litigation (one matter)
- Approve $137,463.80 purchase order for a mobile office building at La Puente Dog Park
- Approve $30,074.00 purchase order for a portable outdoor LED video wall system
- Proclamation declaring July 2025 as Parks Make Life Better Month
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing to consider and adopt resolutions confirming sewer capital and maintenance charge rates for the upcoming fiscal year. The consent calendar includes approval of a warrant register, a 2.5% base salary increase for non-represented employees, and award of ten $1,000 scholarships. Departmental updates from Administrative Services and the City Clerk will be presented in a special session preceding the regular meeting.
- Public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 25-5942 (sewer capital charge) and Resolution No. 25-5943 (sewer maintenance charge) for FY 2025-2026
- Consent item: Warrant Resolution No. 25-5944 approving Warrant Register No. 1595
- Award of ten $1,000 education scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year
- Resolution No. 25-5945 to rescind prior resolution and establish 2.5% base salary increase for full-time non-represented, exempt, and at-will employees
- Presentation and filing of May 2025 budget report, investment report, and requisition summary
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting and Special Closed Session
The City Council will consider final approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 proposed budget, which includes an appropriation of $487,300 from unappropriated General Fund reserves to cover a deficit between revenues and expenditures. A public hearing is scheduled on Assembly Bill 2561 regarding local public employees' vacant positions. Consent items include a $40,000 contract amendment for architectural design of an activity center at La Puente Park, a list of SB1 road-repair projects for the upcoming fiscal year, and authorization to solicit bids for sanitary sewer maintenance services.
- Public hearing on AB 2561 concerning local public employees vacant positions
- Amendment No. 1 with Westberg + White, Inc. for $40,000 for architectural design services for an activity center at La Puente Park
- Adoption of Resolution No. 25-5935 approving a list of SB1-funded road repair projects for FY 2025-2026
- Authorization to solicit bids for sanitary sewer maintenance services for FY 2025-26 through 2027-28
- Approval of FY 2025-2026 budget including $487,300 from General Fund reserves, new job descriptions for four positions, and personnel resolutions
City Council and Successor Agency Special Closed Session and Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council and Successor Agency will hold a special closed session at 2:00 PM to discuss anticipated litigation and labor negotiations with SEIU 721, then reconvene at 7:00 PM for a regular meeting. The regular agenda includes a briefing from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, approval of minutes from May 27, 2025, and several consent calendar items. The council will consider reappointing three members to the Planning Commission and approving the fiscal year 2025-2026 Statement of Investment Policy. No public hearings or unfinished business are scheduled.
- Closed session on anticipated litigation (one matter) and labor negotiations with SEIU 721
- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department activity and information briefing
- Resolution No. 25-5940 approving Warrant Register No. 1594
- Resolution No. 25-5941 adopting the Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2025-2026
- Reappointment of Gary Dudley, Allen Maes, and Tollie Penson to the Planning Commission
City Council and Successor Agency Special Session and Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council and Successor Agency will consider several contract approvals, including a $140,000 professional services agreement with Drake Traffic Control Services for special event traffic control. They will also act on a $90,200 change order for the Old Valley Boulevard sewer extension, adopt a resolution designating safe and sane fireworks vendors for 2025, and approve an amendment to the solid waste collection agreement to increase senior and low‑income discounts. The council will discuss the final floor plan for the proposed Activity Center at La Puente Park.
- Approve Professional Services Agreement with Drake Traffic Control Services Inc. for special event traffic control services – $140,000 (D-8)
- Approve Contract Change Order with Excel Paving Company for Old Valley Boulevard Sewer Extension – $90,200 (D-6)
- Approve Professional Services Agreement with Nichols Consulting Engineers to update Pavement Management Program – $24,980 (D-2)
- Adopt Resolution designating entities permitted to sell safe and sane fireworks in 2025 (D-4)
- Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Solid Waste Collection and Street Sweeping Services Agreement with Valley Vista Services to increase senior and low‑income discount percentages (E-1)
City Council and Successor Agency Special and Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding proposed solid waste collection rate increases and an extension of the short-term rental moratorium. The body will also review budget and investment reports and approve several service contracts.
- Proposed increase to commercial and residential solid waste collection rates by Valley Vista Services
- Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 25-990 to extend the short-term rental moratorium by 10 months and 15 days
- Amendment No. 2 for $9,959.00 to Community Works Design Group for dog park and nature trails services
- Professional Services Agreement with Event Sound Professionals (ESP) for city special events audio
- Fireworks permit for Bassett High School graduation ceremony on June 5, 2025
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council and Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting with presentations to the La Puente Warriors cheer team and La Puente High School runners, a briefing from the LGBTQ Center and the Sheriff's Department, and presentation of certificates. No public hearings or new business are scheduled. The consent calendar includes approval of the March 25, 2025 minutes and adoption of resolutions for warrant registers.
- Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to La Puente Warriors Jr. Pee Wee Cheer Team
- Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to La Puente High School LP Runs LA participants
- Presentation by San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center on collaborative efforts
- Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Activity and Information Briefing
- Approval of Warrant Register Nos. 1590 and 71
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council will consider adopting an interim urgency ordinance imposing a 45-day citywide moratorium on advertising and operating short-term rentals. Other items include approving a letter agreement for an affordable housing incubator program, accepting completion of concrete slabs at Valley and Old Valley Boulevards, and discussing a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 259. The council will also receive budget, investment, and requisition reports.
- Proposed 45-day moratorium on short-term rentals (Item E-3)
- Letter agreement with San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for Affordable Housing Incubator Program (Item D-4)
- Notice of completion for concrete slabs at Valley Boulevard and Old Valley Boulevard (Item D-5)
- Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 259 related to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Item E-2)
- Approval of warrant resolution 25-5925 for Warrant Register 1589 (Item D-1)
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Closed Session, Special Session, and Regular Meeting
The council will consider awarding a construction contract to Excel Paving Company for the Old Valley Boulevard sewer extension, valued at $413,360, and authorize change orders up to 10% of the bid. It will also discuss a citywide 45‑day short‑term rental moratorium and adopt a resolution for warrant register No. 1588. Additional items include approval of an auditing services agreement and routine consent‑calendar business.
- Award construction contract to Excel Paving Company – $413,360 for Old Valley Blvd sewer extension
- Introduce and adopt Interim Urgency Ordinance for 45‑day short‑term rental moratorium
- Approve professional services agreement with Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP for auditing services
- Adopt Resolution No. 25‑5923 approving Warrant Register No. 1588
- Approve minutes of February 25, 2025 council meeting
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council and Successor Agency will meet to review financial reports from January 2025 and approve routine administrative items. The body is deciding on a street use agreement for a youth parade and the authorization of a part-time maintenance position.
- Resolution No. 25-5922 to authorize funding for a part-time Maintenance Worker Turf Specialist
- Street Use Agreement with La Puente National Little League for an Opening Day Parade
- Warrant Resolution No. 25-5921 approving Warrant Register No. 1587
- January 2025 Budget, Investment, and Requisition Summary reports
- Certificate of Recognition for U.S. Donuts
City Council and Successor Agency Special Closed Session and Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council and Successor Agency will hold a special closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (one case). In regular session, they will consider a fee waiver for the La Puente National Little League Opening Day Parade and approve a warrant resolution for payments. Presentations include an update from the water district on the Puente Valley Operable Unit Project and a briefing from the Sheriff's Department and P.R.O.S. team.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case)
- Resolution No. 25-5920: fee waiver for La Puente National Little League Opening Day Parade
- Warrant Resolution No. 25-5919: approval of Warrant Register No. 1586
- Presentation from La Puente Valley County Water District on Puente Valley Operable Unit Project
- Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and P.R.O.S. team activity briefing
City Council and Successor Agency Special Closed Session and Regular Meeting
The La Puente City Council will hold a closed session regarding existing litigation before convening a regular session. The open session includes a public hearing on a housing allocation program, approval of a warrant resolution, and consideration of a fitness program contract and budget amendments.
- Public hearing on Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program
- Approval of warrant resolution No. 25-5917
- Contract for fitness programming with Christopher Arias ($8,320)
- Amendment to Animal Control Services budget
- Memorandum of Understanding with Southern California Association of Governments
City Council and Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing to authorize the Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The body will also consider several contract amendments and appointments to regional boards and the community foundation.
- Public hearing for Resolution No. 25-5913 authorizing the CDBG Program for FY 2025-26
- Amendment No. 1 to Community Works Design Group for dog park and nature trails services ($4,850.00)
- Amendment No. 4 to Maintenance Services Agreement with Tanko Lighting, Inc. for street light maintenance
- Resolution No. 25-5915 appointing representatives to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
- Appointments to the La Puente Community Foundation