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Home My WebLink AboutItem 09a - Regular Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2026 1 05-05-2026 ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Wang called the Study Session to order at 4:01p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Cao, Fu, Kwan, Cheng, and Wang ABSENT: None Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.8.3(c)(2) and (3), Mayor Pro Tem Cheng will be attending the City Council Meeting via teleconferencing at 4:00 p.m., and notice was properly posted as required by law. PUBLIC COMMENTS City Attorney Maurer announced that Mayor Pro Tem Cheng is participating remotely pursuant to the “just cause” provisions of Government Code Section 54953.8.3 and noted that, as a result, remote public comments would be permitted. There were no public comments. STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion, and direction regarding the proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-28 and proposed Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-31. Administrative Services Director Chen and City Manager Lazzaretto presented an overview of the proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-28, and proposed Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-31. Discussion ensued and staff responded to City Council questions on the proposed budget. It was the consensus of the City Council that the budget be brought forward for adoption at the June 2, 2026, City Council meeting. No City Council action was taken. The Study Session ended at 5:17 p.m. 2 05-05-2026 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 Jolene Cadenbach, Arcadia Congregational Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Reverend Jolene Cadenbach, Arcadia Congregational Church 4. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Cao, Fu, Kwan, Cheng, and Wang ABSENT: None Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.8.3(c)(2) and (3), Mayor Pro Tem Cheng will be attending the City Council Meeting via teleconferencing at 4:00 p.m., and notice was properly posted as required by law. 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 Study Session to discuss the item listed on the posted agenda regarding the proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-28 and Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-31. He indicated that no City Council action was taken; that the necessary resolutions to adopt the budget will be presented at the June 2, 2026, City Council meeting; and he noted that Mayor Pro Tem Cheng is participating remotely pursuant to the “just cause” provisions of Government Code Section 54953.8.3. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Lazzaretto had no supplemental information. 7. PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of an adoptable dog by Kevin McManus of the Pasadena Humane Society. b. Presentation of Mayor’s Certificates of Commendation to the Rio Hondo Prep Football and Soccer Teams for winning CIF Championship Titles. 3 05-05-2026 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS City Attorney Maurer explained that, because Mayor Pro Tem Cheng is participating remotely pursuant to the “just cause” provisions, remote public comment would be permitted; he further explained that in-person public comment would be taken first, followed by remote public comment. Mike Veerman, an Arcadia resident and member of Creative Housing Options in Arcadia (“CHOA”) appeared and thanked City staff for their services and approach towards the local unhoused community; he inquired about the City’s decision to transition from Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Durg Abuse (“L.A. CADA”) to another organization for case management services; he stated that he hopes the new organization will provide the same level of service as L.A. CADA and welcomes the change. Aileen Chase, Community Outreach Representative for LA Fire Justice, a law firm representing Eaton Fire survivors, appeared and shared information regarding resources available to individuals affected by the fire; she announced that LA Fire Justice will be participating in the Arcadia Resource Fair and encouraged residents impacted by the Eaton Fire to visit their booth for assistance. Sandra Villafan, Board Member of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, appeared and announced that the Annual Multi-Chamber Mixer will be held on May 20 at Le Meridien Hotel; she thanked the Chamber for its efforts in supporting small business owners and bringing together chambers throughout the San Gabriel Valley; and she expressed her gratitude to the City Council for its continued support of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. City Manager Lazzaretto noted that there were no remote public comments. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve b. Resolution No. 7685 supporting Senate Bill 1352 Property Taxation: Newly Constructed: Reconstructed Property (2025-26). CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Adopt c. Professional Services Agreement with Housing Empowerment Recovery & Outreach Community Services for Case Management and Housing Navigation Services in an amount not to exceed $289,185. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve 4 05-05-2026 d. Amendment No. 2 to the Master SaaS and Services Agreement with Sharp Performance for mobile app services for the period of May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $43,010. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve e. Purchase Order with the County of Los Angeles for the installation of nine (9) new traffic signal cabinets for the Las Tunas Drive – Live Oak Avenue Traffic Signals Synchronization Program (“TSSP”), in the amount of $81,000. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Approve f. Purchase Order with Wittman Enterprises, LLC for ambulance billing and collection services in the amount of $120,000. CEQA: Not a Project Recommended Action: Approve g. Accept all work performed by American Pipeline Services for the Valve Replacement Project as complete. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Approve h. Accept all work performed by All Cities Engineering Inc. for the Goldring Well Pipeline and Storm Drain Project as complete. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration / Notice of Determination Filed Recommended Action: Approve Council Member Kwan pulled Consent Calendar Item 9.c – Case Management and Housing Navigation Services for separate discussion. 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, 9.b, and 9.d. through 9.h. AYES: Cao, Fu, Kwan, Cheng, and Wang NOES: None ABSENT: None Council Member Kwan requested that City Manager Lazzaretto explain the City’s decision to select Housing Empowerment Recovery & Outreach Community Services (“HERO”) over Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (“L.A. CADA”) for Homeless Case Management and Housing Navigation Services. City Manager Lazzaretto stated that L.A. CADA has previously served as the City’s homeless services provider and has been a valued partner; he explained that, with the expiration of 5 05-05-2026 the existing contract, the City issued a Request for Proposals to evaluate available options and ensure it is receiving the best overall service; he further explained the factors that led to HERO being selected as the preferred provider, noting that although HERO is a newer organization, it is operated by several former L.A. CADA employees who served Arcadia successfully. A motion was made by Council Member Fu, seconded by Council Member Cao, and carried on a roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 9.c – Professional Services Agreement with Housing Empowerment Recovery & Outreach Community Services for Case Management and Housing Navigation Services in an amount not to exceed $289,185. AYES: Fu, Cao, Kwan, Cheng, and Wang NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. CITY MANAGER a. Resolution No. 7682 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Budget, authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for the First Avenue Arterial Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $500,000, offset by a reduction in the Proposition C Fund; and approve a contract with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the First Avenue Arterial Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $1,428,000, with a 10% contingency. CEQA: Exempt Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve City Engineer Merrill presented the Staff Report. After discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Fu, seconded by Council Member Cao, and carried on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 7682 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Budget, authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for the First Avenue Arterial Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $500,000, offset by a reduction in the Proposition C Fund; and approve a contract with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the First Avenue Arterial Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $1,428,000, with a 10% contingency. AYES: Fu, Cao, 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 had nothing to report. 6 05-05-2026 Council Member Fu had nothing to report. Council Member Kwan had nothing to report. Mayor Pro Tem Cheng had nothing to report. Mayor Wang had nothing to report. 12. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS Council Member Kwan inquired whether the City has an Ordinance addressing the development and operation of data centers. City Manager Lazzaretto stated that the City currently does not have an ordinance specifically allowing or prohibiting data centers; he explained that if a data center were proposed, the City would need to be able to provide water and power resources, as well as appropriate placement within an industrial zone. He noted that Arcadia does not have the available acreage that a large-scale data center would require, but the City Council could discuss developing such an ordinance if there was interest in doing so. Mayor Wang expressed concern regarding the use of e-bikes among students and inquired whether the City has an ordinance or policy addressing rules and regulations. City Manager Lazzaretto stated that City staff is currently working to develop rules and regulations pertaining to e-bikes, scooters, and pelotons – a group of cyclists. 13. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Wang requested prayers for her mother’s recovery from a recent medical procedure. The City Council adjourned at 7:53 p.m. to Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Conference Room. Linda Rodriguez City Clerk