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CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kovacic called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Rick Seely, Fire Department Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Elliott Lee, Arcadia High School U.S. Constitution Team Member
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Council Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Segal and Kovacic
ABSENT: None
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Lazzarettb announced there was no supplemental agenda information.
MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE
THE READING IN FULL
A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, and seconded by Council Member Segal to
read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ali Navid, appeared on behalf of former San Marino Mayor Dr. Matthew Lin, a Candidate for the
49th Assembly District; he read a prepared statement from Dr. Lin commending Mr. Kovacic, Mr.
Barrows and Mr. Chandler for their years of dedicated service to the community and
congratulated Mr. Wuo and Mr. Glasco.
Cheri Cabot, President of the Santa Anita Bowling Green Club, appeared and invited the City
Council and staff to their Lawn Bowling Tournament at the Arcadia County Park April 28th
through May 9th; and their Open House on'May 12th
1. CITY CLERK REPORT
a. Adopt Resolution No. 6826 reciting the fact of the All Mail Ballot General
Municipal Election held on April 10, 2012 declaring the results and other matters
as provided by law.
Recommended Action: Adopt
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City Clerk James Barrows presented the staff report declaring the results of the All Mail Ballot
General Municipal Election held on April 10, 2012; he announced that John Wuo and Gary A.
Kovacic were both elected to serve four year terms as Members of the City Council, Gene
owlGlasco was elected to serve a four year term as City Clerk and Measure D, amending the
Arcadia Municipal Code relating to the Transient Occupancy Tax, was approved by the voters.
A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Chandler and
carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6826 reciting the fact of the All Mail Ballot
General Municipal Election held on April 10, 2012 declaring the results and other matters as
provided by law.
AYES: Council Member Segal, Chandler, Amundson, Harbicht, and Kovacic
NOES: None
2. PRESENTATIONS
a. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR GARY A. KOVACIC
Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman David Dreier
Presentation by David Monroy on behalf of Senator Bob Huff
Presentation by Hovanes Gasparian on behalf of Assembly Member Anthony Portantino
Presentation by Steve Johnson on behalf of Assembly Member Tim Donnelly
Presentation by Brian Mejia on behalf of Supervisor Michael Antonovich
Presentation by Bob Hoffman and Scott Hettrick on behalf of Arcadia Chamber of
Commerce
Presentation by Janet Chew and School Superintendent Dr. Joel Shawn on behalf of
Arcadia Board of Education
Presentation by Kevin Fox and members of the U.S. Constitution Team on behalf
of Arcadia High School Constitution Team
Presentation by Josephine Louie on behalf of Arcadia Chinese Association
Presentation by Dan Ausman and Cliff Daniels on behalf of Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Presentation by Joan Whitenack on behalf of Foothill Unity Center
Presentation by Mayor Pro Tern Robert C. Harbicht on behalf of the City of Arcadia
Remarks were made by outgoing Mayor Kovacic
b. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER ROGER CHANDLER
Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman David Dreier
Presentation by David Monroy on behalf of Senator Bob Huff
Presentation by Hovanes Gasparian on behalf of Assembly Member Anthony Portantino
Presentation by Steve Johnson on behalf of Assembly Member Tim Donnelly
Presentation by Brian Mejia on behalf of Supervisor Michael Antonovich
Presentation by Bob Hoffman and Scott Hettrick on behalf of the Arcadia Chamber of
Commerce
Presentation by Janet Chew and School Superintendent Dr. Joel Shawn on behalf of
Arcadia Board of Education
Presentation by Josephine Louie on behalf of the Arcadia Chinese Association
Presentation by Dan Ausman and Cliff Daniels on behalf of Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Presentation by Mayor Gary A. Kovacic on behalf of the City of Arcadia
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Remarks were made by outgoing Council Member Chandler
c. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING CITY CLERK JAMES BARROWS
Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman David Dreier
Presentation by David Monroy on behalf of Senator Bob Huff
Presentation by Hovanes Gasparian on behalf of Assembly Member Anthony Portantino
Presentation by Steve Johnson on behalf of Assembly Member Tim Donnelly
Presentation by Brian Mejia on behalf of Supervisor Michael Antonovich
Presentation by Bob Hoffman and Scott Hettrick on behalf of the Arcadia Chamber of
Commerce
Presentation by Janet Chew and School Superintendent Dr. Joel Shawn on behalf of
Arcadia Board of Education
Presentation by Josephine Louie on behalf of the Arcadia Chinese Association
Presentation by Dan Ausman and Cliff Daniels on behalf of Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Presentation by Mayor Gary A. Kovacic on behalf of the City of Arcadia
Remarks were made by outgoing City Clerk James Barrows
3. ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL
MEMBERS AND CITY CLERK
Mr. Barrows administered the Oath of Office to incoming City Clerk Gene Glasco.
Mr. Glasco administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Kovacic and Mr. Wuo.
4. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR 2012-2013
a. The City Clerk called for nominations for the Office of Mayor.
Council Member Segal nominated Mayor Pro Tempore Harbicht for Mayor. Noting no further
names, the nomination was closed.
Roll Call: AYES: Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht
NOES: None
The City Clerk announced that Mr. Harbicht was unanimously elected by the City Council as
Mayor.
b. Mayor Harbicht called for nominations for the Office of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Mayor Harbicht nominated Council Member Segal for Mayor Pro Tempore. Noting no further
names, the nomination was closed.
Roll Call: AYES: Amundson, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Harbicht
NOES: None
The City Clerk announced that Mr. Segal was unanimously elected by the City Council as Mayor
Pro Tempore.
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c. Remarks were made by Mayor Harbicht
d. Remarks were made by Mayor Pro Tempore Segal
e. Remarks were made by Council Members Amundson, Kovacic and Wuo
f. Remarks were made by City Clerk Gene Glasco
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned this meeting at 8:45 p.m. to May 1, 2012,
6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive,
Arcadia.
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