HomeMy WebLinkAboutAB Minutes: 06/26/2025ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
TH U RSDAY, J U N E 26, 2025
CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson Brink called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Arcadia
Conference Room (Green Room).
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Burton Brink, Vivien Watts, Gary Brewer, Sheryl Hunter, Bob Miller, Lisa
Walton, Uyen Wong
ABSENT: None
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - None
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2025
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Commissioner Wong, seconded by Vice Chairperson Watts, and
carried on a roll call vote to approve the minutes.
AYES:
Wong, Watts, Brewer, Hunter, Miller, Walton, and Brink.
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
DEBRIEF 2025 SPRING HOME AWARDS
a. Discussion of any recommended changes or improvements for 2026.
Commissioners Miller and Brewer expressed their interest in pushing the Spring
Home Awards later into the year. Currently, the awards are presented during one of
the City Council Meetings in May, so the consensus of the Commission is to aim for
the second City Council Meeting in May, or first meeting in June, and delay the
judging to fit that timeframe accordingly.
DISCUSSION OF 2025 WATER SMART HERO AWARDS
a. Review selection of Water Smart Properties.
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b. Water Smart Hero Awards at City Council Meeting (Date: August 19, 2025)
After discussion on the drought tolerant ratings for the Spring Home Award
properties, the consensus of the Commission is to create a list of homes using
drought tolerant landscaping, separate and apart from the Spring Home Awards.
Staff Liaison Bruno noted that many of the homes that fit into both categories
(beautiful + drought tolerant), often do not achieve the level of water savings that
would otherwise be recognized in Arcadia. A separate review of drought tolerant
homes (by zone) may help alleviate that challenge.
5. LETTER OF SUPPORT - ARCADIA CITY HALL STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT
a. Review request, letter template, and authorize Chair to sign.
Staff Liaison Bruno provided an overview on the request from the Public Works
Services Department for the proposed Stormwater Capture Project at Arcadia City
Hall, and funding application to the L.A. County Flood Control District, Clean Water
Program.
After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission, excluding
Commissioner Wong who abstained, to authorize Chairperson Brink to sign the
letter of support for the Arcadia City Hall Stormwater Capture Project.
6. DISCUSSION OF UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE & NEW COMMISSIONER
APPOINTMENTS
a. Remaining outreach schedule
b. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
1. July Regular Meeting (7/10) or October Regular Meeting (10/9)
c. New Commissioners
1. Michael Cham
2. Ashish Guha
3. Karren Levine
Prior to electing a new Chair and Vice Chair, the Commission and Staff Liaison Bruno
discussed the various duties and responsibilities that accompany each role.
After discussion, a motion was made by Vice Chairperson Watts, seconded by
Commissioner Walton, and carried on a roll call vote to appoint Commissioner Gary
Brewer as Chairperson for the 2025-2026 year; and reappoint Vice Chairperson
Vivien Watts for the 2025-2026 year.
AYES: Watts, Walton, Brewer, Hunter, Miller, Wong, and Brink.
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NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Staff Liaison Bruno provided an overview of the recent board and commission
appointment process and the new members appointed to the ABC.
It was the consensus.of the Commission to cancel the Regular Meeting of July and
proceed with the next Regular Meeting in October.
7. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL LIAISON - None
8. REPORT FROM COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Hunter expressed positive sentiments for her experience on the ABC
and her interest in rejoining the Commission, when eligible. Commissioner Miller
and Chair Brink expressed their appreciation to the Commission, for the work the
ABC does, and their respective years serving the City.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Brink adjourned the meeting at 5:59 p.m.
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