La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority

AGENDA PAGE 1 OF 3 JULY 28, 2025 NOTICE AND CALL AND AGENDA OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE LA PUENTE OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY CITY OF LA PUENTE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 15900 EAST MAIN STREET, LA PUENTE, CA 91744 JULY 28, 2025 AT 12:00 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority is hereby called to be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, commencing at 12:00 p.m. in the La Puente City Council Chambers located at 15900 E. Main St, La Puente, CA 91744. The public will be provided an opportunity to provide public comment on the items listed on the agenda. The business to be discussed is as follows: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL BOARD MEMBERS: David E. Argudo, Board Member Valerie Muñoz, Board Member Adriana Quiñónes, Board Member Stephanie Serrano, Board Member PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Members of the audience have the right to speak on agenda items only. Each speaker will have no more than 3 minutes to address the Board. If you wish to address the Board on an item other than a public hearing matter, please complete the Request for Oral Presentation slip and submit it to the Authority Secretary no later than prior to the conclusion of the first speaker’s remarks. NEW BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD 1. SWEARING-IN FOR ALL BOARD MEMBERS APPOINTED TO THE LA PUENTE OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 2. CONSIDERATION AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE OFFICERS Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board consider nominations and make appointments for Chair and Vice Chair. 3. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE LA PUENTE OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ADOPTING BYLAWS FOR THE CONDUCT OF MEETINGS AND BUSINESS Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board adopt Resolution No. 25-01 adopting bylaws for the conduct of La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority meetings and business.

AGENDA PAGE 2 OF 3 JULY 28, 2025 4. DISCUSSION OF THE LAND AND WATER CONSERATION FUND (LWCF) GRANT PROJECT DETAILS AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE LA PUENTE OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF) GRANT Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board: (1) discuss the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LCWF) grant project details; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 25-02 authorizing the application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LCWF) grant. 5. CONSIDERATION AND APPOINTMENT OF THE FIFTH BOARD MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board consider nominations and accept an appointment for the Fifth Board member, by no less than four (4) affirmative votes. 6. CONSIDERATION AND APPOINTMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board consider nominations and accept an appointment for Executive Director, by no less than four (4) affirmative votes. ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS ORAL COMMENTS FROM STAFF ADJOURNMENT AVAILABILITY Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Board regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at La Puente City Hall located at 15900 E. Main Street, La Puente, CA 91744 and the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District Office Board Room located at 15959 E. Gale Ave. City of Industry, CA 91745. In addition, such writings and documents will be posted on the City’s website at http://www.lapuente.org and the School District’s website at https://www.hlpschools.org/. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by the City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 855-1500. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. MEETING TIMES Meetings of the Board shall be held at the principal office of the corporation or at such other place as has been designated by the Board. In the absence of any such designation, meetings shall be held at the principal office of the corporation. Any meeting may be held by conference telephone or similar communication equipment, so long as all Directors participating in the meeting can hear one another, and all such Directors shall be deemed to be present in person at such meeting. Meetings shall be conducted in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Government Code Section 54950 et seq. Dated: July 27, 2025 ___________________/s/__________________ Martha Torres, MPA, CMC, Authority Secretary

AGENDA PAGE 3 OF 3 JULY 28, 2025 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: LA PUENTE OPEN SPACE AND ) CONSERVATION AUTHOIRTY ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, Martha Torres, Secretary of the Authority, hereby certify that a copy of the Notice and Call of a Special Meeting of the La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority, to be held on July 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., was posted in accordance with all applicable laws and provided not less than twenty-four hours before the time of the meeting to the following: David E. Argudo, Board Member Valerie Muñoz, Board Member Adriana Quiñónes, Board Member Stephanie Serrano, Board Member Chelsey Ballot, Authority Counsel I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated this 27th day of July, 2025. ___________________/s/__________________ Martha Torres, MPA, CMC, Authority Secretary

AGENDA ITEM NO. 3 To: The Governing Board Members of the Authority For meeting of: July 28, 2025 From: Chelsey Ballot, Authority Counsel SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE LA PUENTE OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ADOPTING BYLAWS FOR THE CONDUCT OF MEETINGS AND BUSINESS BACKGROUND The City Council of the City of La Puente (the “City”) and the Board of Education of the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District (the “District”) entered into a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement dated July 27, 2025, pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Government Code §6500 et seq.) to form “The La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority” (the “Authority”) as a separate public entity to further the City’s and District’s recreational and open space goals. To be effective, the Authority must adopt bylaws detailing the conduct of meetings and business. DISCUSSION The Authority is tasked with conducting the business of the La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority including holding meetings and applying for funding and managing said funding to realize the benefits of recreational facilities, natural lands, and open space for the City’s and District’s underserved residents and students. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact to the Authority in adopting the bylaws. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Board adopt Resolution No. 25-01 adopting bylaws for the conduct of La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority meetings and business. ATTACHMENTS Attachment “A”: Authority Resolution No. 25-01 La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority AGENDA REPORT

RESOLUTION NO. 25-01 PAGE 1 OF 2 JULY 28, 2025 RESOLUTION NO. 25-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE LA PUENTE OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ADOPTING BYLAWS FOR THE CONDUCT OF MEETINGS AND BUSINESS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Puente (the “City”) and the Board of Education of the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District (the “District”) entered into a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement dated July 27, 2025 pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Government Code §6500 et seq.) to form “The La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority” (the “Authority”) as a separate public entity to further the City’s and District’s recreational and open space goals; and WHEREAS, the Authority is tasked with conducting the business of the La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority including holding meetings and apply for funding and managing said funding to realize the benefits of recreational facilities, natural lands, and open space for the City’s and District’s underserved residents and students; and WHEREAS, the Authority desires to adopt bylaws for the transaction of business and conduct of meetings. NOW, THEREFORE, THE LA PUENTE OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY HEREBY RESOLVES, DECLARES, DETERMINES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. The Authority hereby adopts the La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority Bylaws attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately. SECTION 4. The Board Chair shall sign this Resolution, and the Board Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and that the same shall be in full force and effect.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-01 PAGE 2 OF 2 JULY 28, 2025 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Governing Board as its special meeting this 28th day of July 2025, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ___________________________________ _______________, Chair ATTEST: ____________________________________ Martha Torres, MPA, CMC, Authority Secretary

PAGE 1 OF 6 EXHIBIT “A” LA PUENTE OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BYLAWS DEFINITIONS “Authority,” means “The La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority,” a joint exercise of powers authority created pursuant to this Agreement in accordance with Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Government Code §6500 et seq.). “Board,” means the governing board of The La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority. The Board consists of five (5) members and shall be composed of representatives from each Member Agency to the Joint Powers Agreement in addition to one Stakeholder representative. “Board Member,” means any one of the occupants of the representational seats that make up The La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority Governing Board. “Joint Powers Agreement” or “Agreement” means the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement entered into by the City of La Puente and the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District dated July 27, 2025. “Stakeholder,” means an individual from any public entity or private organization, whether non- profit or for-profit, whose insight and expertise is intended to assist the Authority in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of park spaces, open spaces, and recreational facilities. No individual may be considered a Stakeholder unless and until such individual is approved to become a Stakeholder by unanimous vote of the Board and is made signatory to the “Stakeholder Agreement.” An individual’s status as a Stakeholder may be revoked, with or without cause, by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board. ARTICLE I. NAME, MEMBERS, PURPOSE 1.1 Name of Joint Powers Authority. The name of this Joint Powers Authority (JPA) is La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority (the “Authority”). 1.2 Member Agencies. The Authority members include the City of La Puente (the “City”) and Hacienda La Puente Unified School District (the “District”). 1.3 Purpose. The purpose of this Authority is to protect, enhance, and appropriately develop urban and recreational spaces within the common jurisdiction of the members, and pursue outside funding sources available to the Authority at the local, state, and federal level to benefit underserved residents and students with recreational facilities, natural lands, and open space.

PAGE 2 OF 6 ARTICLE II. AUTHORITY OFFICE 2.1. Principal Office. The principal office for the transaction of the activities and affairs of the La Puente Open Space and Conservation Authority will be located within the City of La Puente. ARTICLE III. MEETINGS OF MEMBERS 3.1. Place and Time of Meeting. Meetings of the members will be held in the City Council chambers at La Puente City Hall located at 15900 Main Street, La Puente, CA 91744 at 12:00 PM on the second Monday of each fiscal quarter. 3.2. Presiding Officers. The Chairperson of the Governing Board will preside at all regular or special meetings of the members, and in that person’s absence the Vice-Chairperson will serve in this capacity. The Secretary of the Board will keep or cause to be kept minutes of all meetings. 3.3. Meetings. The Governing Board shall hold at least one regular meeting once a year and such further meetings as may be reasonable. All meetings held by the Governing Board must comply, in all respects, with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code §§ 54950-54962), as amended. The Board of Directors constitutes a "legislative body" as defined in the Ralph M. Brown Act. ARTICLE IV. VOTING BY MEMBERS 4.1. Quorum. The Governing Board shall consist of five (5) members. A quorum of members must be present for the transaction of business. A quorum at any meeting will consist of a majority of the full membership of the Governing Board. 4.2. Approval by Majority Vote. Each member shall have one (1) vote. The affirmative vote of a simple majority of those members present for a duly noticed meeting of the Governing Board shall be sufficient to approve any action of the Governing Board, unless the vote of a greater number is required by the Joint Powers Agreement or these Bylaws.

PAGE 3 OF 6 ARTICLE V. THE GOVERNING BOARD 5.1. General Powers of the Board. a. Subject to the provisions and limitations of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Government Code section 6500 et seq.) and any other applicable laws, and subject to any limitations of the Joint Powers Agreement or the Bylaws regarding action that require approval of the members, Authority's activities and affairs will be managed and all corporate powers will be exercised by or under the direction of the Board. b. The Governing Board may establish an Advisory Committee to assist it in its deliberations. Such committee, if appointed, shall be comprised of individuals who are broadly representative of the community and the diverse interests that have a stake in the City and/or District areas. 5.2. Appointment. a. Two (2) of the Board seats shall be filled by persons appointed by the City Council of the City of La Puente (“City Council”). Such persons shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council and may be removed by the City Council at any time with or without cause. b. Two (2) of the Board seats shall be filled by persons appointed by the Board of Education of the District. Such persons shall serve at the pleasure of the District’s governing board, and may be removed by the District’s governing board at any time with or without cause. c. One (1) Board seat shall be filled by unanimous vote of the four (4) members of the Authority’s governing board representing the City and the District. Such person shall be a stakeholder, shall serve at the pleasure of the Governing Board, and may be removed with or without cause by a minimum two-thirds (2/3) of the full 5-member membership of the Governing Board. 5.3. Resignation. a. Any Governing Board member may resign effective upon giving written notice to the Chairperson or the Secretary, unless the notice specifies a later time for the resignation to become effective. b. A Board member’s failure to participate in three (3) consecutive Board meetings will be deemed a voluntary resignation from office, effective seven days following the third meeting. Exceptions may be granted by resolution of the Board. 5.4. Events Causing Vacancies. a. A vacancy or vacancies on the Board will exist on the occurrence of the following: (1) the death or resignation of any Board member; (2) removal by the Board member’s respective agency; or (3) removal by two-thirds (2/3) of the full 5-member membership of the Governing Board. b. The Authority’s Secretary will notify the affected stakeholder Board member of any action taken under this Section by certified mail (return receipt) within seven days.

PAGE 4 OF 6 5.5. Conflicts of Interest. a. The Authority, its officials, officers, and other designated persons, will comply with all provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974 (California Government Code §§ 81000 et seq.), as amended. b. The Governing Board will establish, adopt, and comply with a conflict of interest code which will prohibit financial conflicts of interest between Board members, and other designated persons, and the Authority. ARTICLE VI. OFFICERS 6.1. Designation of Officers. a. The officers of the Authority will be an Executive Director, a Chairperson, a Vice- chairperson, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and a Financial Director. b. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson will be chosen by the Board from the members of the Board by majority vote and will serve at the pleasure of the Board. c. The Secretary of the Authority will be the City Clerk or their designee. 6.2. Resignation of Officers. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Authority. The resignation will take effect as of the date the notice is received or at any later time specified in the notice and unless otherwise specified in the notice, the resignation need not be accepted to be effective. Any resignation will be without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the Authority under any contract with which the officer has signed. 6.3. Removal of Officers. Any officer may be removed from office by ordinary resolution of the Board when, in their judgment, the purposes and/or best interests of the Authority will be served thereby. Removal of an officer will be without any prejudice to the rights, if any, of the Authority under any contract with which the officer has signed. 6.4. Vacancies. Any vacancy among the officers will be filled for the unexpired term by ordinary resolution of the Board. 6.5. Executive Director. Subject to such supervisorial powers as the Board may give to the Chairperson of the Board, if any, and subject to the control of the Board, the Executive Director will be the general manager of the Authority and will supervise, direct, and control the Authority's activities and affairs. The Executive Director will have such other powers and duties as the Board or these Bylaws may prescribe.

PAGE 5 OF 6 6.6. Vice-Chairperson. If the Chairperson is absent or otherwise unable to preside over the meeting, the Vice- chairperson will perform all duties of the Chairperson. When so acting, the Vice-chairperson will have all powers of and be subject to all restrictions on the Chairperson. The Vice-chairperson will have such other powers and perform such other duties as the Board or their Bylaws may prescribe. 6.7. Secretary. a. The Secretary will keep or cause to be kept at Authority's principal office or such other place as the Board may direct, a book of minutes of all meetings, proceedings, and actions of the Board, of Committees, and of members' meetings. The minutes will include the time and place that the meeting was held, whether the meeting was annual, regular, or special, and if special, how authorized, the notice given, the names of those present at the Board and committee meetings, and the number of members present or represented at members' meetings. The Secretary will keep or cause to be kept at the principal office, a copy of the Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws, as amended to date. b. The Secretary will keep, or cause to be kept, at the Authority's principal office or at a place determined by resolution of the Board, a record of the Board members showing each member's name, address, class, and status of membership. c. The Secretary will give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of Board members, of the Board and of committees of the Board required by these Bylaws to be given. The Secretary will keep the corporate seal in safe custody and will have other powers and perform such other duties as the Board or these Bylaws may prescribe. 6.8. Treasurer. The City’s Administrative Services Director shall serve as the Treasurer. The Treasurer will keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and correct books and accounts of the Authority's properties and transactions along with all other duties provided in the Joint Powers Agreement and Government Code Section 6505.5. The Treasurer will give or cause to be given to the Board members such financial statements and reports as are required to be given by law, by these Bylaws, or by the Board. The books of account will be open to inspection by any Board member at all reasonable times. 6.9. Financial Officer. The City employee performing the duties of Auditor or Controller of the City shall perform the functions of Auditor or Controller of the Authority. Such person is hereby designated as the Financial Officer of the Authority who shall perform the functions of the Auditor stated in Government Code §6505 and 6505.5 and others provided in the Joint Powers Agreement.

PAGE 6 OF 6 ARTICLE VII. INSURANCE 7.1. Insurance. The Authority may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of its officers, Board members, employees, and other agents, against any liability asserted against or incurred by any officer, Board member, employee, or agent in such capacity or arising out of the officer's, Board member 's employees, or agent's status as such. ARTICLE VIII. MISCELLANEOUS 8.1. Non-Discrimination. The Authority’s programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental stability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. 8.2. Parliamentary Procedure. The latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the procedures of the Governing Board, except when inconsistent or in conflict with applicable law, including the Ralph M. Brown Act, or when inconsistent or in conflict with other policies and procedures adopted by the Governing Board.