Arcadia public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The City Council will hold public hearings to update the General Plan's Safety and Environmental Justice elements and designate the Brod House as a historical landmark. The body will also vote on several vehicle purchases and water infrastructure funding.
- Designation of the Earle L. and Mady G. Brod House at 1203 Oakwood Drive as a Historical Landmark
- General Plan Amendment No. GPA 24-01 for updated Safety and Environmental Justice elements
- Allocation of $1,350,000 in ARPA funds for the new Goldring Municipal Water Supply Well
- Purchase of a 2025 Ford Maverick for $35,003.44 and a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for $70,087
- Acceptance of $63,960 DHS grant for portable handheld radios
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The Arcadia City Council will adopt Resolution No. 7607 certifying the November 5, 2024 general municipal election results, conduct oath‑of‑office and transition ceremonies for newly elected members, and consider the Consent Calendar. The Consent Calendar includes routine approvals such as the PaintCare recycling agreement, an Invoice Cloud electronic billing contract up to $200,000 annually, the FY 2023‑24 Development Impact Fee Report, and several purchase orders—including a $574,543.62 CNG street sweeper and a $56,881.14 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. All items are recommended for adoption.
- Adopt Resolution No. 7607 reciting the facts of the November 5, 2024 general municipal election results
- Approve Agreement with PaintCare Inc. for participation in the Paint Recycling Program
- Approve Billers Agreement with Invoice Cloud, Inc. for full‑service electronic bill payment software, not to exceed $200,000 annually
- Approve Purchase Order with Haaker Equipment Company for one 2025 Elgin CNG Crosswind Street Sweeper, $574,543.62
- Approve Purchase Order with Sierra Chevrolet of Monrovia for one 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck, $56,881.14
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The City Council will consider several routine consent calendar items, including budget appropriations for police department infrastructure and various professional service agreements. The meeting also includes informational updates on regional housing and the 71st Annual Arcadia Festival of Bands.
- Police Department Cooling Tower Project appropriation of $213,788.40 and contract with Carrier Corporation for $193,798.40
- Purchase Order with Black & White Emergency Vehicles, LLC for vehicle outfitting supplies and services for $346,153.17
- Contract extension with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for tree services in the amount of $437,080
- Professional Services Agreement with Friedman Imaging for records digitization not to exceed $90,000
- Purchase Order with Amazon for equipment and supplies in the amount of $160,000
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The Arcadia City Council will consider a resolution to uphold the revocation of a business license for Sphinx Mart at 142 E. Huntington Drive. The meeting will also include routine consent calendar items such as approving contracts for pavement management and library chiller replacement.
- Public hearing to uphold license revocation for Sphinx Mart
- Pavement Management Program contract ($75,749)
- Extension for janitorial services contract ($496,682.80)
- Acceptance of slurry seal project work
- Acceptance of library chiller replacement work
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The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide whether to uphold the revocation of a business license for Sphinx Mart. The body will also discuss the creation of a City Health Commission and vote on several city service contracts.
- Public hearing on the business license revocation appeal for Sphinx Mart at 142 E. Huntington Drive
- Professional Services Agreement with Infrastructure Management Services for Pavement Management Program: $75,749
- Agreement extension with ABM Industry Groups, LLC for janitorial and porter services: up to $496,682.80
- Resolution No. 7601 to adopt an amended Conflict of Interest Code
- Discussion regarding the creation of a City Health Commission
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The City Council will discuss establishing compensation and benefits for city officials and employees through 2027. The body is also reviewing a temporary use permit for an art expo and several city service contracts.
- Resolution No. 7599 to appropriate $1,854,000 for City Council and management compensation
- Temporary Use Permit No. TUP 24-16 for 2024 Los Angeles Lantern Art Expo at Santa Anita Park
- Payment of $141,662 for Rio Hondo/San Gabriel River Watershed Management JPA membership
- Contract of $45,000 with Trovao and Associates, Inc. for 2024 holiday decorations
- Purchase Order up to $125,000 with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for FLSA auditing services
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The City Council is holding a continued public hearing to decide whether to uphold the Planning Commission's approval of a residential development. The project involves demolishing 16 existing units to build 16 new three-story contemporary condominiums. The Council previously delayed the decision to allow the city to inspect the property for code violations.
- Resolution No. 7563: 16-unit multi-family residential condominium development at 314-326 S. Second Avenue
- Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 23-05 (84291)
- Healthy Tree Removal No. TRH 23-04 and Protected Tree Encroachment No. TRE 23-10
- Closed session regarding Moises Anguiano v. City of Arcadia (Case No. 23AHCV00981)
- Closed session regarding anticipated litigation
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The City Council will vote on resolutions to establish compensation and benefits for three employee groups through June 2027. These groups include police civilian employees, police officers, and public works staff. The meeting also includes a closed session with labor negotiators.
- Resolution No. 7581: APCEA compensation agreement
- Resolution No. 7582: APOA compensation agreement
- Resolution No. 7583: APWEA compensation agreement
- Closed session to confer with labor negotiators
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The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding assessments for the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1. A study session is also scheduled to discuss language accessibility and translation services. Additionally, several service contracts and equipment purchases are up for approval.
- Public hearing for lighting district assessment levies for Fiscal Year 2024-25
- Contract with General Pump Company, Inc. for $139,790 to replace Baldwin Booster Pump D
- Agreement with Advanced Traffic Solutions for $75,000 for traffic signal upgrades
- Purchase of a 2025 Toyota Camry for $37,469.50
- Contract with Foothill Communications for up to $164,000 for radio services
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The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring a State of the City address by Mayor April A. Verlato. The event includes a presentation by keynote speaker Mirai Nagasu.
- State of the City address by Mayor April A. Verlato
- Keynote speech by Mirai Nagasu
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The City Council will discuss the proposed operating budget and capital improvement plan for fiscal years 2024-26 and 2024-29. The agenda includes a large contract for the Baldwin Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project and several infrastructure and service agreements. Additionally, the council will receive a report regarding the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act.
- $3,945,080.28 contract with Gentry Brothers, Inc. for Baldwin Avenue Streetscape Improvement
- $1,257,862.55 for arterial rehabilitation on First Avenue and Santa Clara Street
- Purchase of mobile radios from Day Wireless Systems up to $117,000
- Professional Services Agreement with Baker & Taylor up to $229,000
- Discussion regarding the proposed 2024-26 Operating Budget
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The City Council will review proposed operating and capital improvement budgets for upcoming fiscal years. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding a 16-unit residential condominium development on South Second Avenue.
- 16-unit multi-family residential development at 314-326 S. Second Avenue
- Annual Military Equipment Report per Assembly Bill No. 481
- $966,044 in Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding
- $326,920.33 contract for City Facilities Exterior Painting Project
- $140,469 contract for Library HVAC Unit Replacements
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The Arcadia City Council will hold a closed session to confer with labor negotiators. The discussion involves several employee organizations, including police, fire, and public works associations. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.
- Closed session for labor negotiations with various city employee organizations
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The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution No. 7558 to establish and adjust several city service fees. The agenda also includes budget amendments for fire equipment repairs and paramedic supplies. Additionally, the council will review a 16-unit multi-family development at 314-326 S. Second Avenue.
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 7558 to establish and adjust various City service fees
- $1,130,000 budget appropriation for a new compressed natural gas facility at the Public Works Services yard
- Purchase of Ford Police Interceptor vehicles totaling $103,121.46
- Review of a 16-unit multi-family residential development at 314-326 S. Second Avenue
- $100,000 appropriation for fire apparatus and service repairs
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The Arcadia City Council will hold a special closed session on April 11, 2024. The meeting includes discussions regarding the matter of Aldo Perez v. City of Arcadia and anticipated litigation. Additionally, council members will confer with labor negotiators representing various city employee organizations.
- Legal counsel discussion regarding Aldo Perez v. City of Arcadia
- Discussion of anticipated litigation
- Conferring with labor negotiators for several employee associations
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The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss matters with various employee organizations. This includes discussions with public works, city employees, police civilian, police officer, and firefighter associations.
- Closed session to confer with labor negotiators
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The City Council is reviewing several contracts for city maintenance and infrastructure improvements. Items include a large-scale slurry seal project and traffic signal upgrades on Huntington Drive. The council will also consider budget amendments for the Arcadia Par 3 facility.
- $1,201,535 contract with American Asphalt South, Inc. for the Annual Slurry Seal Project
- $534,955 contract with Yunex LLC for Huntington Drive Traffic Signal Improvement Project
- Budget amendment and $169,745.16 contract for new netting at Arcadia Par 3
- Rejection of all bids for the Baldwin Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project to allow re-bidding
- $146,255 contract with GRBCON Incorporated for the Valve Replacement Project
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The Arcadia City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss changes to residential artificial turf regulations following community outreach. The council will also review plans for hosting future Moon Festival special events. Additionally, members will meet in closed session regarding legal matters.
- Changes to Artificial Turf Regulations in residential zones
- Hosting future Moon Festival Special Events
- Legal counsel discussion regarding Robert Bartley v. City of Arcadia
- Discussion of anticipated litigation
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The Arcadia City Council will receive a progress report on the Huntington Plaza mixed-use development. The council will also discuss a new Community Event Sponsorship Policy. Additionally, they will consider approving a purchase order for a new Chevrolet Silverado truck.
- Progress report on 'Huntington Plaza' mixed-use development at 117-129 E. Huntington Drive and 124-136 Wheeler Avenue
- Purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 truck for $113,714.20
- Discussion regarding a Community Event Sponsorship Policy
- Presentation of the 2024 Arbor Day Proclamation
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The City Council will review a series of actions to implement the 2021-2029 Housing Element through general plan and zoning amendments. The agenda also includes several routine consent calendar items regarding municipal spending and festival funding.
- Citywide rezoning project including General Plan Amendment GPA 23-02, Zone Change ZC 23-03, and Text Amendment TA 23-02
- $20,000 supplemental budget appropriation for the 2024 Patriotic Festival
- Jail Operations Professional Services Agreement increase not to exceed $13,453
- $58,455 purchase order for a custom enclosed mobile trailer from Phoenix Contracting
- Up to $38,600 purchase order for new communication headsets from Adamson Police Products