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Home My WebLink AboutItem 10a - Regular Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2026 1 02-03-2026 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Kwan called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. 2. INVOCATION – Mohammad Ahad, Mosque of San Gabriel 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mohammad Ahad, Mosque of San Gabriel 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 Mayor’s Certificate of Commendation to Arcadia High School student Anika Jha for winning First Place in Congresswoman Judy Chu’s Congressional App Challenge. 7. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION a. Presentations to outgoing Mayor Sharon Kwan Presentation by Director of Outreach and Constituent Services Maile Plan on behalf of Congresswoman Judy Chu Presentation by District Representative Elaine Pang on behalf of Senator Sasha Renée Pérez Presentation by Field Representative Fion Lam on behalf of Assembly Member Mike Fong Presentation by Field Deputy Vicky Paul on behalf of Supervisor Kathryn Barger Presentation by Special Assistant Field Deputy Candy Ng on behalf of Assessor Jeff Prang Presentation by President Christine Zito, Past-President Sina Mohajer, and Secretary Josh Goldman on behalf of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 2 02-03-2026 Presentation by President Leigh Chavez and Clerk Shirley Yee on behalf of the Arcadia Unified School District Presentation by President Elizabeth Lau on behalf of the Arcadia Chinese Association Presentation by President Joyce Platt on behalf of the Arcadia Woman’s Club Presentation by Executive Director Donna Choi and Board Member Johnathan Lacayo on behalf of the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association Presentation by Chairman Mike Danielson on behalf of the Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation Presentation by Mike Veerman, Sharon Chun Watterau, Pastor Jolene Cadenbach, and Julio Agbon on behalf of Creative Housing Options in Arcadia Presentation by President Sandra Chen Lau and Senior Vice President/Chief Strategy Officer Clifford Daniels on behalf of the USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem Eileen Wang on behalf of the City of San Gabriel Presentation of Gavel Plaque by Mayor Pro Tem Eileen Wang on behalf of the City of Arcadia Remarks by outgoing Mayor Sharon Kwan b. Presentations to incoming Mayor Eileen Wang Presentation by the Honorable Mike Eng and Director of Outreach and Constituent Services Maile Plan on behalf of Congresswoman Judy Chu Presentation by District Representative Elaine Pang on behalf of Senator Sasha Renée Pérez Presentation by Field Representative Fion Lam on behalf of Assembly Member Mike Fong Presentation by Field Deputy Vicky Paul on behalf of Supervisor Kathryn Barger Presentation by Special Assistant Field Deputy Candy Ng on behalf of Assessor Jeff Prang Presentation by the Honorable Mike Eng on behalf of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Presentation by President Christine Zito, Former President Sina Mohajer, and Secretary Josh Goldman on behalf of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by President Leigh Chavez and Clerk Shirley Yee on behalf of the Arcadia Unified School District Presentation by Council Member Jennifer Hong on behalf of the City of Cerritos Presentation by President Joyce Platt on behalf of the Arcadia Woman’s Club 3 02-03-2026 Presentation by President Elizabeth Lau on behalf of the Arcadia Chinese Association Presentation by Executive Director Donna Choi, Vice President Martin Gandell, and Board Member Johnathan Lacayo on behalf of the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association Presentation by Chairman Mike Danielson on behalf of the Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation Presentation by outgoing Chairman Charley Lu and incoming Chairman Victor Gau on behalf of the IAPAC Presentation by Sunny Chen on behalf of the North America Chinese University Alumni Alliance Presentation by President Sandra Chen Lau on behalf of the USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem Paul Cheng on behalf of the City of San Gabriel c. Administration of the oath of office to Mayor Eileen Wang Remarks by Mayor Eileen Wang d. Administration of the oath of office to Mayor Pro Tem Paul Cheng Remarks by Mayor Pro Tem Paul Cheng e. Remarks by members of the City Council The City Council recessed at 8:48 p.m. and reconvened at 9:03 p.m. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jon Phillips, Professor at Cal Poly Pomona University, appeared and commended incoming Mayor Pro Tem Cheng for his heartfelt speech; he noted the presentations from various organizations honoring outgoing Mayor Kwan and expressed his disappointment regarding the lack of representation from higher education. He also commended outgoing Mayor Kwan for her service and City staff for coordinating the State of the City event; and he stated that Arcadia is a thriving community, encouraging the City Council to continue working towards improvements. Steven Rhee, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed his concerns regarding a potential substance abuse disorder facility in Arcadia; he questioned the timing of public notification and encouraged community engagement for this type of large-scale project; and he congratulated the City Council on the reorganization ceremony. 4 02-03-2026 Dominico Tallerico, an Arcadia resident, appeared and congratulated the City Council on the reorganization; he referenced two emails he submitted to the City Council for consideration: one supporting an appeals process regarding business licensing and permits, as articulated by Council Member Fu at the January 20, 2026, City Council meeting; and the other to allow open-ended discussion between the City Council and the Planning Commission on matters affecting the physical development of the City; and indicated that he is available to discuss these matters further with the City Council. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve b. Resolution No. 7672 declaring that weeds, brush, rubbish, and refuse upon or in front of specified property in the City are a seasonal and recurrent public nuisance, and declaring an intention to provide for the abatement thereof. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt c. Contract with Mackone Development, Inc. for the Arcadia Par 3 Restroom Remodel Project in the amount of $83,065.78. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Approve d. Accept all work performed by Precision Garage Doors & Gates Inc. for the Fire Station 106 Garage Door Replacement Project as complete. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council Member Kwan, seconded by Council Member Fu, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 9.a through 9.d. AYES: Kwan, Fu, Cao, Cheng, and Wang NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. AB 1234 REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (limited to legally required reports). Council Member Cao had nothing to report. Council Member Kwan had nothing to report. Council Member Fu had nothing to report. 5 02-03-2026 Mayor Pro Tem Cheng had nothing to report. Mayor Wang had nothing to report. 11. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS Council Member Cao inquired about when the City Council was informed about the proposed project to convert the Extended Stay America Hotel into a substance abuse disorder facility. In response to Council Member Cao’s inquiry, City Manager Lazzaretto stated that the City Council was advised in writing through the May 15, 2025, City Manager’s Weekly Report; he indicated that the information was shared to provide advanced notice that this potential project might be forthcoming; he explained that the City became aware of the proposed project through a social media post by the operators; he further stated that, at this time, no permit applications or requests related to this project had been submitted to the City, and as a result, there was nothing for the City Council to review or take action on. Council Member Cao requested City Council support to place an item on a future agenda to discuss a resolution opposing the proposed project to convert the Extended Stay America Hotel into a substance abuse disorder facility. Council Members Kwan and Fu concurred. In response to a request earlier in the meeting, City Manager Lazzaretto confirmed with Council Member Kwan that this was the item she wished to place on a future agenda; Council Member Kwan confirmed. 12. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 9:22 p.m. to Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Conference Room. Linda Rodriguez City Clerk