HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/20/2024ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Verlato called the Study Session to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Cheng, Kwan, Wang, Cao, and Verlato
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
William Chenowith, property owner of 16 N. 1st Avenue, appeared and provided his reasons why
he is in support of security gates for business and retail storefronts.
Lenore Jiao, owner of N16 Cellar, appeared and provided her reasons why she is in support of
security gates of business and retail storefronts.
STUDY SESSION
a. Report, discussion, and direction regarding allowing security gates for business and
retail storefronts.
Planning Manger Graham provided a PowerPoint presentation.
After City Council discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Cheng, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tern Cao, and carried on a roll call vote to direct staff to allow security gates for business and
retail storefronts by processing requests on a unique, case -by -case basis with a Minor
Administrative Modification and/or Site Plan Design Review, and to bring back the policy for
review in one year.
AYES: Cheng, Cao, Wang, and Verlato
NOES: Kwan
ABSENT: None
The Study Session ended at 6:46 p.m.
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Verlato called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. INVOCATION — Reverend Gina Milligan, Santa Anita Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Boy Scout Troop 111
4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Cheng, Kwan, Wang, Cao, and Verlato
ABSENT: None
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9. PUBLIC COMMENT
Edgar Madrid, an Arcadia resident, appeared on behalf of his daughter Elizabeth Madrid (Dana
Middle School student) to announced that on March 21 the Dana Middle School Drama
Department will be presenting the production of "Game of Tiaras" and encouraged everyone to
attend.
10. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK (including reports from
the City Council related to meetings attended at City expense [AB 12341).
Council Member Wang provided a report on the various events that she attended or will be
attending as a representative of the City; she thanked Chief Nakamura and officers for hosting
the Area Commander meetings.
Council Member Cheng shared a story in memory of longtime Arcadia resident and former Mayor
Gary Kovacic's mother, Florence Kovacic; he thanked City staff for their service to the community;
he provided a report on the various events that he attended or will be attending as a representative
of the City; he announced that on February 28 the City Council Health Committee is hosting a
Citywide Health Education Series on Heart Disease; and he thanked the City Council for allowing
him to serve with them.
Mayor Pro Tern Cao provided a report on the various events that he attended or will be attending
as a representative of the City; he praised Council Member Wang for her work on the American
Chinese Spring Festival and Gala; he further announced that on February 28 the City Council
Health Committee is hosting a Citywide Health Education Series on Heart Disease and
encouraged everyone to attend.
Council Member Kwan noted an email received from a resident requesting that a traffic signal be
installed at the intersection leading to Foothill Middle School; she stated that she participated in
USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation's "Institute for Asian Health Panel Discussion" on February 8;
she spoke about the importance of local health care facilities reflecting the City's diverse
background and culture, and provided suggestions for areas of improvement for USC Arcadia
Hospital; she encouraged eligible voters to educate themselves on candidates and participate in
the March 5 Primary Election; and she congratulated Mayor Verlato on her candidacy for
Congress in District 28.
Mayor Verlato provided a report on the various events that she attended or will be attending as a
representative of the City; she announced that on February 25 the Downtown Arcadia
Improvement Association is hosting the 2024 Lunar New Year Festival and encouraged everyone
to attend; she also announced that the City is hosting a Homeless Symposium on February 29;
and she stated that she is looking forward to learning how much recent rain storms have benefitted
local aquifers.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Ordinances related to Zone Change No. ZC 23-03, and Text Amendment No. TA 23-
02 for the Citywide Rezoning Project to implement the adopted Housing Element.
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AYES: Kwan, Wang, Cheng, Cao, and Verlato
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. CITY MANAGER
a. Presentation of the General Fund Fiscal Year 2022-23 year ending result and Fiscal
Year 2023-24 Mid -Year Budget Review.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Receive and File
Interim Administrative Services Director Chen provided the PowerPoint presentation.
After discussions, the presentation was received and filed by the City Council.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned in memory of longtime Arcadia resident Florence Kovacic at 9:02 p.m.
to Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room.
ATTEST:
Assistant City Clerk
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