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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, October 13, 2016 at 6:00 pm
ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Shimmin called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm in the Council
Chambers Conference Room.
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Jan Shimmin, Don Fandry, Ethel Laczko, Barbara Lyle, Lee Shimmin
ABSENT: Burton Brink and Robert Miller
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
1. ELECTION OF COMMISSION CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
With a nomination from Commissioner Fandry and second by Commissioner Lyle and no other
nominations, Commissioner J. Shimmin was appointed Commission Chair
AYES: Commissioners Fandry, Lyle, Laczko, J. Shimmin and L. Shimmin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Brink and Miller
With a self -nomination by Commissioner Fandry, second by Commissioner J. Shimmin,
Commissioner Fandry was appointed Vice Chair
AYES: Commissioners Fandry, Lyle, Laczko, J. Shimmin, and L. Shimmin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Brink and Miller
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Meeting minutes of July 12 2016
It was moved by Commissioner Fandry, seconded by Commissioner Laczko and carried on roll
call vote to approve consent calendar item 1.a.
AYES: Commissioners J. Shimmin, Lyle, Laczko, Fandry, and L. Shimmin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Brink and Miller
3. PRESENTATION OF WATERSMART SOFTWARE
Public Works Services Water Conservation Analyst Sami Taylor presented the WaterSmart
Software program with a PowerPoint presentation and discussion.
4. DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF WATERSMART HERO AWARD PROGRAM
GUIDELINES
Commissioner Laczko asked how the data from the WaterSmart program will be compiled to
determine the WaterSmart Hero Award winners. Ms. Taylor explained that awards would be
chosen based on the top usage history and meeting conservation goals in a set amount of
months. Ms. Taylor also stated that aesthetics would be included in criteria for award nominees.
Commissioner Laczko asked who would select the WaterHero Award nominees. Mike
Bruckner, Staff Liaison, indicated that City Staff would choose the award nominees. The
Commission is responsible for selecting the winner based upon the awards criteria outlined in
the program guidelines. Commissioner Lyle asked how often awards would be given over the
year. Mr. Bruckner commented that because this is a new awards program, we will start the
awards process annually to ensure that we have enough residents who are saving water.
It was moved by Commissioner J. Shimmin to put in place the WaterSmart Hero Award
program. Commissioner L. Shimmin moved to accept motion.
AYES: Commissioners J. Shimmin, Fandry, Lyle, Laczko, and L. Shimmin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Brink and Miller
5. DISCUSSION OF 2016 HOLIDAY HOME DECORATION AWARD PROGRAM
GUIDELINES
a. Nominations — (Date: Monday, December 5, 2016)
b. Judging — (Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2016)
c. Winner Notification — (Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2016)
d. Santa Squad Visits — (Date: Thursday, December 15, 2016)
It was moved by Commissioner J. Shimmin to agree to all dates listed above.
AYES: Commissioners J. Shimmin, Fandry, Lyle, Laczko, and L. Shimmin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Brink and Miller
6. OVERVIEW OF UPCOMING COMMISSION ACTIVITIES
a. Arbor Day — April 29, 2017
1. Event ideas
b. Spring Home Awards — (Date: TBD)
c. WaterSmart Hero Awards — (Date: TBD)
Commissioner J. Shimmin discussed past Arbor Day events including tree plantings, stories
read to children at Baldwin Stocker School and suggested that new Arbor Day event be created
for next year. Commissioner Laczko said that perhaps we should be thinking of other
innovative ideas to celebrate Arbor Day such as Mother Nature Day or Earth Day, since
nowadays, with the drought upon us, it is more difficult to maintain trees.
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner J. Shimmin mentioned the dates for the WaterFest at Arcadia County Park, The
Historic Survey meeting, and the Breeders' Cup event. Council Member Sho Tay asked about
the Crescent Farm Horticulture Workshop at the L.A. County Arboretum on Saturday,
November 9, 2016.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson J. Shimmin adjourned this meeting at 6:51 p.m.
I By:
Jan immin Michael Bruckner
Chai erson Staff Liaison