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ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Wang called the Study Session to order at 6:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Cao, Fu, Kwan, Cheng, and Wang
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - No one appeared.
STUDY SESSION
a. Waste Management Proposed Refuse Rates Schedule for Fiscal Years 2026-27
through 2030-31.
Public Works Services Director Cranmer presented the PowerPoint.
It was the consensus of the City Council to bring forward the proposed rate adjustments
for consideration, following the schedule included in the presentation.
The Study Session ended at 6:34 p.m.
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
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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 refuse
rates for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2030-31, noting that no action was taken.
6. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGENDA
ITEMS
City Manager Lazzaretto reported that a public comment was received from a resident
regarding Consent Calendar Item 8.c – City Hall Lawn Fence Installation Project, requesting
that gaps be incorporated into the fence design to allow for more pedestrian access.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Emily Wu Truong, an Arcadia resident, appeared and shared her experience with involuntary
mental health treatment; she inquired about whether the City will be hosting a mental health
fair; and she requested information on how the Mental Health Crisis Response Teams that
serve Arcadia collaborate with City staff.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2026.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
b. Resolution No. 7678 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement
Program Budget, authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for the SCADA
System Replacement Project in the amount of $163,195, offset by a reduction in
the Water Fund; and approve a Professional Services Agreement with Morrow-
Meadows Co., for the SCADA System Replacement Project in the amount of
$1,057,450.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve
c. Resolution No. 7679 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement
Program Budget, authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for the City
Hall Lawn Fence Installation Project in the amount of $137,759.78, offset by a
reduction in the Capital Outlay Fund; and approve a contract with MDJ
Management, LLC for the City Hall Lawn Fence Installation Project in the amount
of $125,236.16.
CEQA: Exempt
Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve
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d. Resolution No. 7681 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fund Operating
Budget, authorizing a supplemental budget appropriation for plan check services
in the amount of $435,000, offset by an increase in plan check revenue; and
amending the Professional Services Agreements with Scott Fazekas & Associates,
Inc. and VCA Code Group for additional plan review services in the amount of
$435,000.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Adopt and Approve
e. Authorize Lease Agreement of 1,200 acre-feet of production rights in the Main San
Gabriel Basin from Covina Valley Water Company, in the amount of $1,173,960.
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommended Action: Approve
f. Accept all work performed by Gentry Brothers, Inc. for the Second Avenue Arterial
Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $649,918.64.
CEQA: Exempt
Recommended Action: Approve
Council Member Kwan pulled Consent Calendar Item 8.c – City Hall Lawn Fence Installation
Project for discussion and requested that City Manager Lazzaretto further explain the need
for this project.
City Manager Lazzaretto stated that the City increasingly hosts community events on the City
Hall Lawn and, due to its location along a busy roadway, additional safety measures are
needed to protect attendees; he noted that prior to community events, the Public Works
Services Department installs temporary K-Rail barriers to create a buffer between the lawn
and passing vehicles; however, repeated installation and removal of the barriers have
increased operational and rental costs.
Council Member Kwan expressed concerns regarding the effectiveness of a wrought iron
fence compared to K-rail barriers.
City Manager Lazzaretto stated that the design and durability of the fence has been reviewed,
and it will be effective in enhancing event safety; he added that it would be set in concrete
and include interior landscaping hedges to soften its appearance and enhance the visual
barrier along the street frontage.
It was moved by Council Member Cao, seconded by Council Member Fu, and carried on a roll
call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items 8.a through 8.f.
AYES: Cao, Fu, Kwan, Cheng, and Wang
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
9. AB 1234 REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (limited to legally required
reports).
Council Member Cao had nothing to report.
Council Member Fu had nothing to report.
Council Member Kwan had nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Cheng announced that he attended the Foothill Unity Golden Plate Awards.
Mayor Wang had nothing to support.
10. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Council Member Cao requested City Council support to place an item on a future agenda to
discuss a resolution in support of Senate Bill 1352, Mayor Wang and Mayor Pro Tem Cheng
concurred.
Council Member Fu noted that the City Council will soon hold its annual budget study session
and, given inflationary and economic challenges related to energy costs, suggested that the
additional costs should be contemplated in the budget proposals.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 7:21 p.m. to Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the City
Council Conference Room.
Linda Rodriguez
City Clerk