Arcadia public meetings in 2025

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The Arcadia City Council will hold public hearings on a 34-unit multi-family condominium at 101 W. Huntington Drive, on allocating CDBG funds for FY 2026-27, and on a temporary use permit for the 2026 Pasadena Showcase House of Design. The consent calendar includes a $77,200 contract for interim transportation services, a $33,546 purchase of mobile radios funded by a Homeland Security grant, and an amendment to employee compensation resolutions.

• Public hearing on ADR 24-10 and TTM 24-02 for a 34-unit condominium with density bonus and tree removal at 101 W. Huntington Drive
• Resolution 7666 authorizing CDBG fund allocation for Fiscal Year 2026-27
• Temporary Use Permit TUP 25-22 for 2026 Pasadena Showcase House of Design event at 291 W. Foothill Boulevard (April 19–May 17, 2026)
• Professional Services Agreement with Evan Brooks Associates, Inc. for interim transportation support, not to exceed $77,200
• Purchase order with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for mobile radios at $33,546, with reimbursement from the State Homeland Security Program grant

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The City Council will hold a public hearing on resolutions setting water and sewer rates for calendar years 2026 through 2030. The council will also consider consent calendar items including wage adjustments for part-time employees, a golf cart purchase, and a professional services agreement for water treatment systems. Public comment is invited.

• Public hearing: Resolutions 7663 and 7664 setting water and sewer rates for 2026-2030
• Consent calendar: Resolution 7653 approving wage adjustments for unrepresented part-time employees (minimum wage increase)
• Consent calendar: Purchase order of $80,952.30 for nine 2026 RXV Elite E-Z Go golf carts
• City Manager: Professional Services Agreement with Aqueo USVETS LLC for ion exchange adsorption vessel systems for $4,763,552.55
• Consent calendar: Resolution 7665 voting for board member on San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority

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The regular City Council meeting originally set for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 was postponed to start at 7:00 p.m. the same day. No agenda items were acted upon, and no decisions were made during this notice. The change was announced by Assistant City Clerk Rachelle Arellano on November 26, 2025.

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The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 7661 for the Alexan Arroyo Mixed-Use Development, a 359-unit project with 35 very low-income affordable units and nine live/work units at 325 N. Santa Anita Avenue. The council will also adopt the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes, and consider vacation of a portion of an alley near Huntington Drive and Wheeler Avenue. Other actions include approving a $302,828 debris removal contract, a $126,000 GIS consulting agreement, and a $129,000 subscription for 43 automated license plate reader cameras. A study session will discuss policies and procedures for youth program safety.

• Public hearing on Alexan Arroyo Mixed-Use Development: 359 residential units, 35 very low affordable units, nine live/work units at 325 N. Santa Anita Avenue (Resolution No. 7661)
• Adoption of 2025 California Building Code and California Fire Code (Ordinances No. 2408 and 2409)
• Resolution No. 7662 ordering vacation of a portion of the east-west alley between 117-129 East Huntington Drive and 124-134 Wheeler Avenue
• Consent item: $302,828.63 debris removal contract with Horizons Construction Co. Int’l Inc., plus $126,000 amendment to SDI Presence LLC for GIS consulting
• Consent item: $129,000 purchase order with Flock Safety Group Inc. for 43 Automated License Plate Reader cameras

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The council announced that the regular meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, was postponed and will now begin at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. No other actions or decisions were recorded.

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The City Council will vote on a consent calendar including adoption of an ordinance that amends rules on camping and storage of personal property on public property, as well as introduction of new building and fire codes for public hearing. Other items include approval of a $51,353 grant for portable handheld radios, a $452,000 three-year Microsoft Office 365 license renewal, and a $450,192 tree trimming contract. The council will also consider an unconditional commitment under the Brown Act and hear public comments.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 2410 amending camping and storage of personal property rules on public property
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 2408 adopting 2025 California Building Code (public hearing to be set)
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 2409 adopting 2025 California Fire Code (public hearing to be set)
• Approval of $51,353 grant from DHS for portable handheld radios via Day Wireless
• Three-year $452,000 renewal of Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement with Crayon Software Experts

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The regular City Council meeting originally scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on October 21, 2025 was postponed to 7:00 p.m. the same day, per the City Clerk’s notice. No agenda items or council actions were recorded in this document.

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The Arcadia City Council will hold a special meeting on Oct. 20, 2025, to discuss two closed‑session items. First, they will confer with legal counsel about the workers’ compensation claim of Michael Castro (Claim #23‑175511/WCAB, Case No. ADJ18386520). Second, they will meet with labor negotiators regarding the Arcadia Police Officers’ Association. Council Member Fu will join the meeting via teleconference from Belize.

• Closed‑session discussion with legal counsel about Michael Castro workers’ compensation claim (Claim #23‑175511/WCAB, Case No. ADJ18386520)
• Closed‑session discussion with labor negotiators concerning the Arcadia Police Officers’ Association
• Council Member Fu will attend via teleconference from Blue Reef Island, Belize

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The City Council is holding a special meeting solely to hold a closed session with legal counsel regarding a pending lawsuit filed by Stephanie Aikin and Laurie Thompson. No other business will be considered. Public comment is limited to this item, but no action will be taken in open session.

• Closed session to discuss Stephanie Aikin and Laurie Thompson v. City of Arcadia (Case No. 25STCV27078)

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The City Council will first meet in closed session to discuss a lawsuit (Moises Anguiano v. City of Arcadia) and a workers' compensation claim (Brett Bourgeous). In the regular meeting, they will hold a public hearing on a temporary use permit for the Enchant Christmas Light Maze and Market at 285 W. Huntington Drive. The consent calendar includes contracts and purchases such as a $224,400 water meter replacement project, $124,270.96 for two pickup trucks, and up to $107,054 for ammunition. The Council will also consider a Mills Act contract for the historic Brod-Papp House at 1203 Oakwood Drive.

• Public hearing on Temporary Use Permit TUP 25-11 for Enchant Christmas Light Maze and Market at 285 W. Huntington Drive
• Professional Services Agreement with Phoenix Water Solutions for Water Meter Dial Replacement Project, $224,400
• Purchase order for two 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD pickup trucks, $124,270.96
• Purchase of ammunition from San Diego Police Equipment Co., Inc., up to $107,054
• Mills Act Application for historic Brod-Papp House at 1203 Oakwood Drive

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The council met on September 2, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. The sole agenda item was a closed‑session discussion with legal counsel about a written threat of litigation. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

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The City Council will consider two resolutions: a formal censure of Mayor Sharon Kwan (Resolution No. 7649) and adoption of a policy establishing Rules of Procedure and Decorum (Resolution No. 7652). Staff makes no recommendation on the censure but recommends adopting the rules, with an option to review in six months.

• Resolution No. 7649 to formally censure Mayor Sharon Kwan
• Resolution No. 7652 to adopt a policy establishing Rules of Procedure and Decorum

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The Arcadia City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a proposed censure of Mayor Sharon Kwan, based on accusations from Council Member Fu. Two resolutions are on the table: Resolution 7649 for a formal censure (simple majority required) and Resolution 7650 for removal from the mayoral office (requires 4/5 supermajority). The Mayor will have an opportunity to rebut. No staff recommendation is offered.

• Consideration of Resolution No. 7649 to formally censure Mayor Sharon Kwan
• Consideration of Resolution No. 7650 to remove Mayor Kwan from the office of Mayor (requires 4/5 vote)
• Proposed actions: relinquish chair duties, committee assignments, and public speaking on behalf of the city
• Public hearing with opportunity for Mayor to respond to accusations
• No staff recommendation; matter initiated by Council Member Fu, supported by Council Members Cao and Cheng

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The City Council will consider several routine consent calendar items, including infrastructure contracts and professional service agreements. The meeting also includes commendations for local businesses, students, and residents.

• Contract to Ramona, Inc. for Sewer Main Replacement Program in the amount of $865,000
• Purchase orders for traffic signal poles and cabinets for Las Tunas Drive – Live Oak Avenue in the amount of $486,227.27
• Contract with California Professional Engineering, Inc. for Downtown Lighting Improvement Project for $247,000
• Agreement with Tyler Technologies for EnerGov software in the amount of $240,771.52
• Purchase order for Police Department uniforms from Galls, LLC not to exceed $81,000 per year

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The City of Arcadia issued a notice for a special council meeting on August 19, 2025. The agenda listed a study session on water and sewer rates for 2026‑2030 and a discussion on veterans recognition programs. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded in this document.

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The City Council will discuss veterans recognition programs and consider several contracts for infrastructure and public safety. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding weed abatement charges from the County of Los Angeles.

• Contract with Gentry Brothers Inc. for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Pavement Rehabilitation Project: $1,543,024.50
• Agreement with American Business Machines for security and fire suppression systems: $883,916.77
• Public hearing to confirm County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures Weed Abatement Charges
• Contract with Carrier Corporation for Police Department Chiller 2 Replacement: $306,955
• Ordinance No. 2407 to prohibit bicycles and wheeled toys on all recreation courts

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The City Council will hold a public hearing on the levy and collection of assessments for the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The body will also consider several ordinances, including the formal establishment of the Senior Citizens Commission and a ban on bicycles and wheeled toys on recreation courts.

• Resolution No. 7641 regarding Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1 assessments for FY 2025-26
• Contract with All Cities Engineering Inc. for Goldring Well Pipeline and Storm Drain Project: $916,920
• Lease Agreement for production rights in Main San Gabriel Basin from Covina Valley Water Company: $1,096,200
• Payment to Gentry Brothers, Inc. for Downtown Alley Improvements and City Broadband Infrastructure: $1,984,979.50
• Ordinance to prohibit bicycles and wheeled toys on all recreation courts

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The regular City Council meeting originally scheduled for 6:00 p.m. was moved to 7:00 p.m. on the same day, June 17, 2025, in the City Council Chambers. No agenda items were considered, and no actions or votes were taken. The notice was issued by the City Clerk on June 12, 2025.

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The Arcadia City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget, a Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan for 2025-26 through 2029-30, and authorize up to $10 million in discretionary transfers. The meeting will also include public hearings on military equipment policy and the annual lighting district assessments.

• Authorize up to $10 million in discretionary transfers from FY2024-25 General Fund to Capital Improvement and Pension Stabilization Funds
• Approve Fire Station 106 Garage Door Replacement Project contract with Precision Garage Doors & Gates Inc. for $192,500
• Adopt Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan
• Introduce Ordinance No. 2406 to establish the Senior Citizens Commission
• Approve agreements for Coyote Program, Chamber of Commerce, and ALPR camera subscription

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The Arcadia City Council will discuss the proposed operating budget and capital improvement plan for FY 2025‑27 and 2025‑30. It will then move the Consent Calendar, which includes approval of the May 6 meeting minutes and adoption of Resolution No. 7629 establishing a Community Events Sponsorship Policy. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Report and discussion on operating budget (FY 2025‑27) and capital improvement plan (FY 2025‑30)
• Consent Calendar item: approve regular meeting minutes of May 6, 2025
• Consent Calendar item: adopt Resolution No. 7629 – Community Events Sponsorship Policy

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The regular City Council meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 was postponed to 7:00 p.m. the same day. No other agenda items or decisions were recorded.

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The Arcadia City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 2404 to establish a new Health Commission, approve several contracts for street rehabilitation, library cooling tower replacement, and vehicle purchases, and discuss forming an ad-hoc committee for the LA28 Olympics. The consent calendar also includes a final tract map for an eight-unit condominium development at 826-830 Sunset Boulevard.

• Ordinance 2404 adding Part 10 to Chapter 2 of Article II to create the Arcadia Health Commission
• Contract with Gentry Brothers for $616,826 for Second Avenue Arterial Pavement Rehabilitation
• Contract with Carrier Corporation for $199,775 for Library Cooling Tower Replacement
• Purchase of two 2025 Ford Police Interceptor patrol vehicles for $117,265.48
• Discussion and direction on forming an LA28 Olympics Ad-Hoc Committee

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The Arcadia City Council will hold its annual reorganization, electing Sharon Kwan as mayor and Eileen Wang as mayor pro tem, with presentations from various officials. A public hearing will be held on Resolution 7628, which establishes and adjusts various city service fees. The consent calendar includes adoption of an inclusionary housing ordinance (Ordinance 2402) requiring affordable units, updates to Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations (Ordinance 2401), creation of a Health Commission (Ordinance 2404), and approval of a $582,312 workers' compensation contract with Admin Sure, Inc. The council will also terminate the local emergency proclamation for the January 2025 windstorm and Eaton Fire.

• Public hearing on Resolution 7628 establishing and adjusting various city service fees
• Ordinance 2402: Inclusionary Housing Ordinance requiring affordable units and in-lieu fee
• Ordinance 2401: Text amendments to ADU regulations and Residential Flex Overlay
• Ordinance 2404: Creation of the Arcadia Health Commission
• Agreement with Admin Sure, Inc. for workers' compensation services: $582,312 over five years

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The Arcadia City Council convened a special meeting on April 15, 2025, with a closed session to confer with legal counsel about a possible litigation case under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the notice. The meeting was limited to the listed agenda item.

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The Arcadia City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning text amendments: one updating accessory dwelling unit regulations (TA 24-01) and another establishing an inclusionary housing ordinance with an alternative in-lieu development fee (TA 25-01). The council also will consider a consent calendar that includes a $100,000 budget appropriation for fire apparatus repairs and a $119,538 contract for stormwater program support.

• Public hearing on Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (TA 25-01) with in-lieu fee (Resolution 7621)
• Public hearing on Accessory Dwelling Unit text amendment (TA 24-01) (Ordinance 2401)
• $100,000 supplemental budget appropriation for fire apparatus repairs (Resolution 7625)
• $119,538 professional services agreement with John L. Hunter Associates for stormwater and industrial waste programs
• Approval of mitigated negative declaration for Goldring Well PFAS treatment plant project (Resolution 7623)

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The regular City Council meeting originally set for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 was postponed to start at 7:00 p.m. on the same day. No other agenda items or decisions were recorded.

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The City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of the Arcadia Town Center Mixed-Use Development, which includes 181 residential units and 13,130 square feet of commercial space at 5-19 W. Huntington Drive and 25-75 N. Santa Anita Avenue. The Council will also consider consent items including a $1,182,734.45 slurry seal contract, a $180,457.17 traffic signal project, and a $19,960 water and sewer capacity fee study.

• Appeal of Planning Commission approval for Arcadia Town Center mixed-use development (181 residential units, 13,130 sq ft commercial) at 5-19 W. Huntington Drive and 25-75 N. Santa Anita Avenue
• Contract with American Asphalt South, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Slurry Seal Project for $1,182,734.45
• Purchase orders for traffic signal poles and cabinets for Centennial Way and El Monte Avenue & Duarte Road/Campus Drive project for $180,457.17
• Amendment to Raftelis Financial Consultants agreement for Water and Sewer Capacity Fee Study for $19,960
• Declare a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees

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The Arcadia City Council meeting on March 4, 2025 will consider items on the Consent Calendar, which are routine matters that can be approved by a single roll‑call vote. Items include approving the minutes from February 18, 2025, adopting Ordinance No. 2403 to incorporate the Los Angeles County Health Code and allow a public‑services contract with the County Health Department, and approving several contracts and purchases totaling several hundred thousand dollars, such as a $211,000 curb‑ramp project, a $91,855 traffic‑signal maintenance extension, a vehicle lease up to $38,407, and a $75,000 order for Dell workstations. The Council will also adopt Resolution No. 7619, adding a $23,900 supplemental appropriation to expand the Basic Life Support Peak Hours Ambulance Program. No other substantive actions are listed beyond these routine approvals.

• Ordinance No. 2403 amending the municipal code to adopt the Los Angeles County Health Code and authorize a public‑services contract with the County Department of Public Health.
• Contract with Carter Enterprises Group, Inc. for an ADA curb‑ramp project – $211,000.
• Extension of the contract with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for extraordinary traffic‑signal maintenance – $91,855.
• Police Department lease of two vehicles from Longo Toyota for up to $38,407 over three years (renewable).
• Resolution No. 7619 adding a $23,900 supplemental appropriation to expand the Basic Life Support Peak Hours Ambulance Program.

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The Arcadia City Council will hold a public hearing on directing the county to abate nuisances on weed-abated properties and approving the annual weed abatement list. Consent calendar items include extending an HVAC contract by $313,798 and renewing automated license plate reader cameras for $69,000. The council will also receive the General Fund fiscal year 2023-24 year-end results and 2024-25 mid-year budget review, and consider adopting the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Extension of HVAC maintenance contract with Sheldon Mechanical Corporation for $313,798
• Renewal of Flock Safety ALPR camera subscription for $69,000 (Phase 2)
• Public hearing on annual weed abatement property list and nuisance abatement directive
• Presentation of General Fund FY 2023-24 year-end results and FY 2024-25 mid-year budget review
• Resolution to incorporate Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into General Plan Safety Element

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The City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution updating business license fees based on the October 2024 CPI. The consent calendar includes a $130,263 housing allocation contract, a $240,825 street striping contract, $331,460 for electric gurneys, and $103,956.80 for two police vehicles. The council will also consider a fourth amendment to the city manager's employment agreement.

• Public hearing on Resolution 7613 updating business license fees per CPI
• Consent item: Resolution 7612 for $130,263 in PLHA housing funding
• Consent item: $240,825 contract with Superior Pavement Markings for street striping
• Consent item: $331,460 purchase order for electric gurneys from Stryker
• Consent item: $103,956.80 purchase order for two 2025 Ford Explorers

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The Arcadia City Council will consider two public hearings on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund amendments and allocations. The consent calendar includes a $300,000 data integration contract with Peregrine Technologies funded by asset seizures, a $481,018 traffic signal improvement project on Baldwin Avenue, and multiple other contracts and donations. The council will also meet in closed session to discuss litigation and labor negotiations.

• Public hearing: Resolution 7610 to amend CDBG objectives to add an ADA curb ramp project
• Public hearing: Resolution 7611 to allocate CDBG funds for fiscal year 2025-26
• Consent: $300,000 data integration contract with Peregrine Technologies from Asset Seizure Fund
• Consent: $481,018 traffic signal improvements at Baldwin Avenue and Longden Avenue
• Consent: $557,486 payment for Reasonable Assurance Analysis Update and Encanto Park Project

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The Arcadia City Council is holding a special meeting to ratify Resolution No. 7616, declaring a local emergency for the January 2025 windstorm and Eaton Fire. The storm brought 80-100 mph winds and caused extensive tree damage, debris, and limited fire impacts in the city's urban-wildland interface. Ratification is required within seven days of the City Manager's proclamation and will enable coordinated response and potential state or federal reimbursement. No other business will be considered.

• Resolution No. 7616 ratifying and declaring a local emergency for the January 2025 Windstorm and Eaton Fire