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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10a - Regular Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2026 1 03-03-2026 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026 CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Wang called the Closed Session to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Cao, Fu, Kwan, Cheng, and Wang ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS - No one appeared. CLOSED SESSION a. Confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. Potential initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): one (1) case. The Closed Session ended at 6:51 p.m. No reportable action was taken. Regular Meeting City Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Wang called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION – Reverend John Scholte, Journey Community Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Reverend John Scholte, Journey Community Church 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Cao, Fu, Kwan, Cheng, and Wang ABSENT: None 2 03-03-2026 5. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLOSED/STUDY SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Maurer reported that prior to the Regular Meeting, the City Council met in a Closed Session to discuss the one item listed on the posted agenda and that no reportable action was taken. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto had nothing to report. 7. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of an adoptable dog by Kevin McManus of the Pasadena Humane Society. b. Presentation of Mayor’s Certificate of Commendation and plaque to the 2025 Senior of the Year, Marilyn Mazone. c. Presentation of Mayor’s Certificates of Commendation to Arcadia Post Office Letter Carriers for receiving the National Safety Council Million Mile Award. d. Presentation of the 2026 Arbor Day Proclamation. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS Dennis Ko, an Arcadia resident, appeared and expressed concerns regarding traffic safety at the intersection of Sharon Road and Holly Avenue, near Baldwin Stocker Elementary School; and he encouraged the City Council to consider safety improvements. Dom Tallerico, an Arcadia resident, appeared and requested clarification regarding allegations of inappropriate conduct by a police officer towards members of the public; and he requested that a status update on the matter be placed on a future agenda. Sonia, an Arcadia resident, appeared and provided comments concerning an individual who was sentenced to prison for acting as an operative for the Chinese government and encouraged Mayor Wang to resign from office. Jim Ries, from Craig Lawson & Co., appeared on behalf of Bricks Behavioral Health Foundation and discussed their intent, in partnership with CRI-Help, to acquire the Extended Stay America hotel and convert the property into an alcohol and substance 3 03-03-2026 use disorder rehabilitation facility utilizing funding from the State’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) and Proposition 1; he spoke about the importance of providing these services; and he indicated that they look forward to working with the City and the community towards that goal. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve b. Ordinance No. 2411 amending Article VI of the Arcadia Municipal Code regarding the Businesses, Professions, Trades, and Occupations (Business License) Code. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Adopt c. Resolution No. 7673 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Budget, authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for the Peacock Fountain Resurfacing Project in the amount of $63,414.22, offset by a reduction in the Capital Outlay Fund; and approve a contract with Horizons Construction Co. Int’l Inc. for the Peacock Fountain Resurfacing Project in the amount of $57,649.29. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve d. Contract with KYA Services, LLC for the Fire Station 105 Boiler Replacement Project in the amount of $56,920.25. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Approve e. Purchase Order with Olathe Ford Sales Inc. dba Olathe Ford Lincoln for the purchase of a new 2025 four-wheel drive Ford F-150 Lightning pick-up truck in the amount of $84,363. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve f. Change Order to increase the Purchase Order with Wittman Enterprises, LLC for ambulance billing and collection services in the amount of $88,000. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve 4 03-03-2026 g. Accept all work performed by Carrier Corporation for the Upper City Hall HVAC Split Systems Project as complete. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Council Member Cao, seconded by Council Member Fu, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 9.a through 9.g. AYES: Cao, Fu, Kwan, Cheng, and Wang NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. CITY MANAGER a. Resolution No. 7677 reaffirming the authority granted under Section 807 (General Plan) of the Arcadia City Charter; and informational update on a potential substance and alcohol use treatment facility with residential care at 401 E. Santa Clara Street. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt City Manager Lazzaretto introduced City Manager Item 10.a and deferred introductory remarks to Council Member Cao, who requested it be placed on the agenda for discussion. Council Member Cao moved to adopt Resolution No. 7677, reaffirming the authority granted under Section 807 (General Plan) of the Arcadia City Charter. The motion was seconded by Council Member Fu. Council Member Cao clarified that despite discussion on social media suggesting that the City Council had already made a decision regarding the potential treatment facility, this is the first time the matter had been discussed by the City Council; he noted that the City Council had previously been informed of the potential project through the City Manager’s Weekly Report; he further stated that he wanted the public to be aware that, while cities should have local control over land use matters, recent state laws have limited that authority in certain circumstances. He then turned the item over to Interim Development Services Director Flores for an update. Interim Development Services Director Flores provided the Staff Report. After discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Cao, seconded by Council Member Fu, and passed on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7677 reaffirming the authority granted under Section 807 (General Plan) of the Arcadia City Charter. 5 03-03-2026 AYES: Cao, Fu, Kwan, Cheng, and Wang NOES: None ABSENT: None b. Resolution No. 7675 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Solid Waste Operating Budget, authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Removal Services one-time drop-off event in the amount of $44,420, offset by a reduction in the Solid Waste Fund; and approve a Professional Services Agreement with Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC for Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Removal Services for a one-time drop-off event in the amount of $44,420. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve Environmental Services Manager Arndell provided the Staff Report. After discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Cao, seconded by Council Member Fu, and passed on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7675 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Solid Waste Operating Budget, authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Removal Services one-time drop-off event in the amount of $44,420, offset by a reduction in the Solid Waste Fund; and approve a Professional Services Agreement with Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC for Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Removal Services for a one-time drop-off event in the amount of $44,420. AYES: Cao, Fu, Kwan, Cheng, and Wang NOES: None ABSENT: None 11. AB 1234 REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (limited to legally required reports). Council Member Cao announced that he attended the Arcadia High School’s 31st Annual Orchestra Benefit Dinner and the Arcadia High School Chinese Parents Booster Club’s 33rd Lunar New Year Gala. Council Member Fu announced that he attended the Arcadia High School’s 31st Annual Orchestra Benefit Dinner and the Arcadia High School Chinese Parents Booster Club’s 33rd Lunar New Year Gala; and he expressed gratitude towards the organizers for their contributions to the community. Council Member Kwan had nothing to report. 6 03-03-2026 Mayor Pro Tem Cheng announced that he also attended the Arcadia High School’s 31st Annual Orchestra Benefit Dinner and the Arcadia High School Chinese Parents Booster Club’s 33rd Lunar New Year Gala. Mayor Wang announced that she attended the Arcadia High School’s 31st Annual Orchestra Benefit Dinner, the Arcadia High School Chinese Parents Booster Club’s 33rd Lunar New Year Gala; and thanked the volunteers and the School District for coordinating the events. 12. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS Council Member Cao requested City Council support to place an item on a future agenda to discuss the maintenance and modernization of Longden Field. Mayor Wang and Council Member Fu concurred. Council Member Cao also requested City Council support to place an item on a future agenda to discuss the creation of “Fallen Veterans Month”. Council Member Fu and Mayor Wang concurred. City Manager Lazzaretto inquired about the proposed timing for “Fallen Veterans Month”. Council Member Cao indicated that the month of May may be an ideal time to recognize “Fallen Veterans Month”. Council Member Fu spoke on a matter of personal privilege and reported that on February 27, the City’s independent investigator notified him that the investigation into allegations of harassment had been closed and that none of the allegations were sustained; he provided an outline of events leading to the matter; and he posed questions to Council Member Kwan. Council Member Kwan asked City Attorney Maurer why Council Member Fu was permitted to speak on a matter not listed on the agenda, following the implementation of the City Council’s Rules of Procedure and Decorum. City Attorney Maurer explained that Council Members may speak on matters of personal privilege when the matter involves them personally rather than City business; and he noted that Council Members may raise a point of order if they believe the comments fall outside the City Council’s Rules of Procedure and Decorum. Council Member Kwan stated that she disagreed with the findings of the independent investigation and did not respond to the questions posed by Council Member Fu. Council Member Kwan requested City Council support to place an item on a future agenda to discuss leadership accountability and whether it would be appropriate for Mayor Wang to resign or step down. The request did not receive a second. 7 03-03-2026 Council Member Cheng reminded residents that despite differences of opinion, the City Council remains united in its service to Arcadia. Council Member Kwan asked the City Attorney for additional clarification regarding the matters of personal privilege and points of order, and City Attorney Maurer provided a response that further explained the two processes. 13. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 8:35 p.m. in memory of James Pontello to Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Conference Room. Linda Rodriguez City Clerk