Arcadia public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a mixed-use development at 233 & 301 E. Huntington Drive. This project includes 214 residential units, including 9 affordable units, and involves several land use and zoning changes.
- The Derby Mixed-Use Development: 214 residential units at 233 & 301 E. Huntington Drive
- R&R Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc. contract for $846,440 for various City facilities reroofing
- General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for The Derby Mixed-Use Development
- Resolution No. 7533 regarding street, sidewalk, and utility dedications at 150 North Santa Anita Avenue
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The City Council will conduct a study session regarding citywide re-zoning efforts for the Housing Element. The agenda also includes several routine items for approval, such as wage adjustments and equipment purchases.
- Citywide Re-Zoning effort to implement the Housing Element
- Wage adjustments for unrepresented, non-benefited part-time employees
- Landscape Maintenance Services extension with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for $646,234.64
- Purchase of a 2025 Freightliner CNG Dump Truck from National Auto Fleet Group for $257,889.66
- Annual renewal of automated license plate reader camera subscription for up to $50,000
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The Arcadia City Council will consider several contracts related to water infrastructure and fire station maintenance. The agenda also includes a lease amendment with Methodist Hospital of Southern California and a review of 2024 water and sewer rates.
- $333,800 contract for Orange Grove Well 2A Project rehabilitation
- $71,900 agreement for Chapman Water Facility Feasibility Study
- $95,049.62 carpet replacement for Fire Station 105 and 106
- Ninth Amendment to the lease with Methodist Hospital of Southern California
- Review of City Water and Sewer Rates for Calendar Year 2024
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The City Council will review several routine items on the consent calendar, including equipment purchases and service agreements. The meeting also includes presentations of local proclamations and reports from the City Manager.
- Ordinance No. 2397 regarding Tutoring and Educational Centers in religious assembly places
- Professional Services Agreement with Public Sector Personnel Consultants for $63,000 plus $13,000 contingency
- Contract with Carrier Corporation for Police Department HVAC installation for $117,119
- Purchase of a 2025 Elgin CNG Crosswind Street Sweeper for $505,864.48
- Purchase of 23 Automated License Plate Reader cameras from Flock Safety for up to $75,450
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The Arcadia City Council will review several routine items and new ordinances during its October 17 meeting. Key actions include approving a $3,068,474 purchase of imported water and amending the development code regarding artificial turf and educational centers. The council will also consider various donations and contract extensions.
- $3,068,474 purchase of 3,203 acre-feet of imported water
- Ordinance 2397 regarding artificial turf in residential zones and tutoring centers
- Extension of janitorial services contract up to $418,278.42
- $33,550 donation from Arcadia Police Foundation for the K-9 program
- Rejection of a design-build proposal for Bonita Park Concession Building
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The City Council will review several contracts for city services, including tree trimming and holiday decorations. Significant discussion includes a major renovation project for Newcastle Park and proposed changes to the municipal development code regarding artificial turf and educational centers.
- Ordinance No. 2397: Amendment regarding residential artificial turf and tutoring/educational center permits
- Newcastle Park Renovation Project: $6,858,014.40 design-build contract with Axiom Group
- West Coast Arborists, Inc.: $424,350 contract for tree services
- Falcon Fuels, Inc.: $510,000 purchase order for city fleet fuel
- The Christmas Light Guy Company: $45,000 agreement for holiday decorations
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The City Council will conduct a reorganization including the administration of oaths to new Mayor April A. Verlato and Mayor Pro Tem Michael Cao. The meeting also includes several consent calendar items regarding public works, emergency vehicles, and holiday funding.
- Design-Build Contract with Clean Energy for a new compressed natural gas facility: $2,843,487 plus 10% contingency
- Purchase Order with Emergency Vehicle Group for two ambulances: $701,801
- Purchase Order with Mountain View Chevrolet for one utility service body pickup truck: $64,851.11
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant for portable handheld radio costs: $61,230
- Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the 2023 Merry & Bright Holiday Shopping Program: $200,000
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The City Council will consider allocating $200,000 in ARPA funds for the 2023 Merry & Bright Holiday Shopping Program. The council will also review a purchase order for Council Chambers HVAC repairs and a budget appropriation for a homelessness symposium.
- $200,000 ARPA fund allocation for the 2023 Merry & Bright Holiday Shopping Program
- $30,000 purchase order with Carrier Corporation for Council Chambers HVAC compressor replacement
- Up to $2,500 appropriation for the 2024 Multi-Agency Homelessness Symposium
- Resolution authorizing a grant application to CalRecycle
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The City Council will consider a budget amendment to fund a homelessness symposium scheduled for February 29, 2024. The proposal requests up to $2,500 from the General Fund Reserve to cover costs not met by attendee fees. The meeting also includes closed sessions regarding litigation and labor negotiations.
- Budget appropriation of up to $2,500 for the 2024 Multi-Agency Homelessness Symposium
- Closed session regarding potential litigation in two cases
- Closed session regarding Arcadians for Environmental Preservation v. City of Arcadia
- Closed session for labor negotiations with various city employee organizations
- Closed session regarding a Workers’ Compensation matter
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The City Council will review several items including a contract for downtown alley improvements and broadband infrastructure. The agenda also includes budget amendments for software services and property tax revenue determinations. Additionally, the council will hold a closed session regarding potential litigation.
- $1,938,334 contract with Gentry Brothers, Inc. for Downtown Alley Improvements and broadband infrastructure
- Approval of $450,000 software service agreement with Oracle America and Can/Am Technologies
- Six-unit multi-family residential condominium subdivision at 414 South Second Avenue
- Purchase of ammunition not to exceed $100,115
- $44,600 purchase order for structural firefighting coats and pants
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The Council will hold a study session regarding The Shops at Santa Anita at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue. The agenda also includes a public hearing on weed abatement charges and several contract approvals. These items include funding for the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival and water meter purchases.
- Study session regarding The Shops at Santa Anita at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue
- $1,200,000 purchase order for water meters from HydroPro Solutions
- $25,000 budget appropriation for the 2023 Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
- $468,960 renewal of Fire Communications Service Agreement with Verdugo Cities
- $192,000 agreement for legal services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
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The City Council will consider several contracts for infrastructure and public services, including jail operations and security. The agenda also includes a public hearing on lighting district assessments and a discussion regarding a homelessness summit.
- $1,525,000 contract with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for pavement rehabilitation
- $1,215,300 agreement with Allied Universal for jail operation services
- $93,658 for emergency street repairs on Sunset Boulevard
- Public hearing regarding assessments for the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1
- Eight-unit residential condominium subdivision at 416-428 Genoa Street
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The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the adoption of the 2023-24 operating budget and a five-year capital improvement plan. The council will also consider adjustments to various fees for city services. Additionally, several contracts for city maintenance, software, and social services will be reviewed.
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
- Resolution to adjust various fees for City services
- Extension for homeless case management/housing navigation up to $334,000
- Agreement with Arcadia Chamber of Commerce for $94,589
- Purchase of mobile radios for the Police Department up to $117,000
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The City Council will discuss the proposed operating budget for 2023-25 and the capital improvement plan through 2028. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the creation of a City Health Commission.
- $799,154 in PLHA funding for housing activities
- $103,700 contract with Trio Community Meals for the Senior Meals Program
- $60,320 purchase of two mechanical cardiopulmonary devices from Stryker Sales, LLC
- $20,000 appropriation for fireworks at the 2023 Patriotic Festival
- $62,022 purchase of a Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 vehicle
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The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the establishment of a Fire Protection Facilities Development Impact Fee. The agenda also includes reviews of the Annual Military Equipment Report and several contract approvals.
- Public hearing for Resolution No. 7492 establishing a Fire Protection Facilities Development Impact Fee
- Budget amendment for Dudek contract regarding Environmental Justice Element ($35,340)
- Agreement with Range Maintenance Services, LLC for gun range maintenance up to $90,000
- Right-of-Way agreement with Crown Castle Fiber, LLC for cellular equipment installation
- Review of the Annual Military Equipment Report
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The City Council will discuss creating a City Health Commission and review air quality data. The council will also consider amendments to noise regulations and accessory dwelling unit rules. Additionally, they will vote on budget changes and new residential developments.
- Ordinance No. 2396 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and noise regulation hours
- Ten-unit multi-family condominium subdivision at 1022 La Cadena Avenue
- $185,000 budget amendment for housing element implementation
- On-call construction inspection services agreements
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The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a new two-story house at 1225 Oaklawn Road. The agenda also includes resolutions to opt into opioid settlement agreements with several distributors and manufacturers. Additionally, the council will review various contracts for well rehabilitation and utility equipment.
- Public hearing for a new single-family house at 1225 Oaklawn Road
- Resolution to opt into opioid settlement agreements with Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS
- $289,400 contract for the Orange Grove Well 5 Project
- $298,390.54 purchase order for water meters from Core & Main
- $87,600.24 purchase order for streetlight transformers
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The City Council will review an ordinance amending rules for Accessory Dwelling Units and landscaping noise hours. The council is also considering a contract for a water main replacement project and the termination of the local COVID-19 emergency.
- Ordinance No. 2396: Amendments to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations and landscaping noise hours
- Contract with 316 Engineering & Construction, Inc. for $435,907 for the Water Main Replacement Project
- Supplemental budget appropriation of $79,497.70 for the Water Main Replacement Project
- Resolution No. 7487: Termination of the local COVID-19 emergency
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The City Council will discuss regulations regarding the use of artificial turf in residential landscaping. The council will also receive direction on creating a City Health Commission and consider a contract for a sewer main replacement program.
- Contract with Kordich Construction, Inc. for Sewer Main Replacement Program ($570,650)
- Discussion of regulations for artificial turf in residential landscaping
- Direction regarding the creation of a City Health Commission
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The Arcadia City Council will discuss potential mixed-use development at 325 N. Santa Anita Avenue. The council is also scheduled to review business license fee updates and several city service contracts.
- Appeal of Planning Commission denial for a home at 1225 Oaklawn Road
- Updating Business License fees based on the 2023 Consumer Price Index
- $90,000 appropriation for the Arcadia Public Library Family Restroom Project
- $91,145 contract with Carrier Corporation for a new City Hall boiler
- $85,500 contract with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for traffic signal maintenance
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The Arcadia City Council will consider a permit for FunBox, an inflatable play area, to operate at The Shops at Santa Anita Mall from March through May 2023. The agenda also includes the review of several service contracts for paving, HVAC maintenance, and equipment purchases.
- Temporary Use Permit for FunBox inflatable park at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue
- $741,340 contract with Mission Paving and Sealing, Inc. for the Annual Slurry Seal Project
- $1,070,400 purchase order for breathing apparatus from L.N. Curtis and Sons
- $295,870 contract with Sheldon Mechanical Corporation for HVAC maintenance
- Ammunition purchase from San Diego Police Equipment Co., Inc. up to $108,540