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ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Kwan called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. INVOCATION – Reverend Eva Thai-Erwin, Church of the Good Shepherd
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Reverend Eva Thai-Erwin, Church of the Good Shepherd
4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Cao, Cheng, Fu, Wang, and Kwan
ABSENT: None
5. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA
ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto had nothing to report.
6. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation of an adoptable dog by Kevin McManus of the Pasadena Humane
Society.
b. Presentation of the 72nd Annual Arcadia Festival of Bands Proclamation.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dom Tallerico, an Arcadia resident and Planning Commissioner, appeared and commented
on the City’s finances; he encouraged the City Council to consider forming a Citizens Financial
Advisory Committee, providing suggested qualifications for potential members; and he
indicated that the purpose of the committee would be to determine whether there is any
cause for concern.
Donna Choi, Executive Director of the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association,
appeared and thanked City staff for their efforts and assistance in organizing the Halloween
Haunting event; she commented on the success of the event and encouraged everyone to
attend the Holiday Fair on Dec. 13.
Diana Bacero, member of the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association, appeared and
expressed her appreciation to everyone who attended the Halloween Haunting event and
recognized the participating Downtown Arcadia businesses.
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Nash Eskander, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed his concerns regarding
burglaries that have occurred in his neighborhood over the past year; he requested
additional patrol units and clarification on solicitation regulations, including whether a “No
Trespassing” sign is required to prevent solicitors from approaching his residence.
In response to Mr. Eskander’s comments, City Manager Lazzaretto noted that additional
patrols would be assigned to the area; Assistant City Manager/Development Services
Director Kruckeberg also clarified that solicitors are required to obtain a permit; he
encouraged Mr. Eskander to register on the City’s Refusal Registry; and indicated that posting
a “No Trespassing” sign may help deter solicitors.
Sonia, an Arcadia resident, appeared and provided an update on a news article she
referenced at the previous City Council meeting concerning an individual who pled guilty to
acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government; and she encouraged Mayor Pro Tem
Wang to resign from office.
April Verlato, former Arcadia Mayor and resident, appeared and thanked the City Council
and City staff for organizing the Arcadia Community Cleanup Day event; she shared that she
and Mayor Kwan attended the Asian Hall of Fame Induction; and she commented on City
Attorney Maurer’s prior assertions on public comments given during City Council meetings,
recalling a different practice during her time on the City Council.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Special Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025, and Regular Meeting Minutes of
October 21, 2025.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Professional Services Agreement with Republic Services for clarifier clean out and
emergency clean-up services in the amount of $52,198.48.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
c. Professional Services Agreement with Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. DBA Emcor
Services Mesa Energy for the supply of technology, parts, online communications,
and support for the City’s HVAC automation management system, in an amount
not to exceed $55,000.
CEQA: Exempt
Recommended Action: Approve
d. Professional Services Agreement with Stetson Engineers, Inc. for the 2025 Water
Master Plan Update in the amount of $254,600.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
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e. Professional Services Agreement with CCS Facility Services – Los Angeles, Inc. for
janitorial and porter services at various City facilities in an amount not to exceed
$546,372.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
f. Purchase Order with Sager Ford for the purchase of one 2026 Ford F-350 Super
Duty pickup truck in the amount of $67,592.57.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Council Member Cao, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wang, and carried on a
roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 8.a through 8.f.
AYES: Cao, Wang, Cheng, Fu, and Kwan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. CITY MANAGER
a. Agreement between the City of Arcadia and the Los Angeles Organizing
Committee for Olympic and Paralympic Games concerning operations for the
2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kruckeberg presented the Staff
Report.
Vic Nol, Director of Venue City Relations for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games,
thanked the City Council and City staff for their support of the agreement and future
partnership on bringing the Games back to Arcadia.
A motion was made by Council Member Cao, seconded by Council Member Cheng, and
carried on a roll call vote to approve the agreement between the City of Arcadia and the Los
Angeles Organizing Committee for Olympic and Paralympic Games concerning operations
for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
City Attorney Maurer noted a friendly amendment to the motion, which authorizes the City
Attorney to approve minor modifications to the Agreement.
AYES: Cao, Cheng, Fu, Wang, and Kwan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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10. AB 1234 REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (limited to legally required
reports).
Council Member Fu had nothing to report.
Council Member Cao had nothing to report.
Council Member Cheng had nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Wang had nothing to report.
Mayor Kwan responded to remarks made during the Public Comment period, specifically
how public comments have been taken during City Council meetings.
Council Member Cheng called for a point of order to inquire whether Mayor Kwan’s remarks
were consistent with the current Rules of Procedure and Decorum, and requested
clarification from the Parliamentarian.
City Attorney Maurer, serving as Parliamentarian, clarified that comments may only be made
on matters of personal privilege, and stated that he did not believe Mayor Kwan’s comments
constituted such a matter.
Mayor Kwan concluded her comments by sharing that she attended the San Gabriel Valley
Economic Partnership Awards Gala on October 25, in San Dimas.
11. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Council Member Fu requested City Council support to place an item on a future agenda to
review the City’s policies and procedures on the safety of underage participants in youth
programs – Mayor Pro Tem Wang and Council Member Cao concurred. He also requested
staff support in developing an information program for residents to provide safety tips on
avoiding scams targeting homeowners.
City Manager Lazzaretto sought clarification on whether an agenda item was requested on
the matter. Council Member Fu responded that he did not need an agenda item but was
seeking City support in disseminating the information program to residents. As such, City
Manager Lazzaretto shared that the matter could be discussed outside the meeting, without
adding the topic to a future agenda.
Mayor Kwan requested City Council support to place an item on a future agenda to establish
a Citizens Financial Committee to provide clarification and transparency regarding the City
budget.
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City Manager Lazzaretto reminded the City Council that a Citizen’s Financial Advisory
Committee is already established and traditionally meets once a year, noting that it may be
an appropriate time to revisit the committee’s role and functions.
Council Member Fu inquired whether the annual financial reports had been finalized.
City Manager Lazzaretto stated that the final audit report will be published at the end of
December and that the Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee would be scheduled to meet
in January 2026 to review the results.
Council Member Fu stated that Mayor Kwan’s request is premature and recommended
revisiting the matter once the final audit report is completed – the City Council concurred.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 8:02 p.m. to Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the
City Council Conference Room.
Linda Rodriguez
City Clerk