HomeMy WebLinkAboutAB Minutes: 05/09/2024ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 9, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER — Vice Chairperson Laczko called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m. in the
Council Chambers Conference Room.
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Ethel Laczko, Gary Brewer, Barbara Lyle, Sheryl Hunter, Robert Miller,.
Vivien Watts
ABSENT: Burton Brink
It was the consensus of the Commission that Chairperson Brink be excused from this
meeting.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
Staff Liaison Bruno shared that the planned judging date for the Holiday Awards (December 12,
2024), which was selected at the February 8, Meeting, is now in conflict with the Arcadia
Employee Holiday Event. Staff Liaison Bruno requested the Commission consider amending the
date of the Winter Holiday judging, which they agreed to. It was the consensus of the
Commission that the Holiday Award judging would occur on the evening of Wednesday,
December 11, 2024.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
P. Approve the Meeting Minutes of February 8 2024
Recommended Action: Approve
Commissioners reviewed the minutes and noted a typo in the date that was referenced
for the Spring Home Awards judging. Staff Liaison Bruno stated that she would make that
correction to the minutes to reflect May 9 as the date and not May 6, as indicated. With
that change, it was moved by Commissioner Lyle, seconded by Commissioner Brewer,
and carried on a roll call vote to approve the minutes.
AYES: Lyle, Brewer, Hunter, Miller, Watts, Laczko
NOES: None
ABSENT: Brink
3. REPORT FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Miller spoke about his grandson, Bryce Stevens, receiving a Mayor's
Certificate and recognition for his video work to capture the Holiday Awards at the March
5, City Council Meeting. Commissioner Miller also spoke about the tree trimming
practices of SoCal Edison. He suggested that their practices be monitored, as he can
recall several trees that were trimmed by Edison and were deceased shortly after, due to
improper trimming practices.
Vice Chairperson Laczko suggested that Arcadia enhance its Arbor Day Celebrations
and increase its efforts to a week-long celebration. Staff Liaison Bruno said she would
take that suggestion under advisement. Vice Chairperson Laczko expressed her
appreciation for the prompt response exhibited by the City's Code Enforcement team.
She indicated the level of responsiveness and resolution to issues reported is
commendable.
4. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Conduct Final Judging for the 2024 Spring Awards.
A total of 28 properties were evaluated by the Commission. The following 16 properties
were selected to receive a 2024 Spring Home Award:
251 Longley Way
600 N Santa Anita Ave — Business
1026 Encanto Drive
1150 Fallen leaf Road
1145 Fallen Leaf Road
339 Oxford Drive
1829 Alta Oaks Drive
22 Hacienda Drive
ADJOURNMENT
133 Andrea Lane
1130 Valencia Way
152 W Lemon Ave
246 W Longden Ave
1719 Grace Ave
437 W Los Altos Ave
1014 - 1024 Fairview Avenue
335 W Norman Ave
The Arcadia Beautiful Commission will adjourn this meeting to Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 5:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.
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