ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wang called the Special Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT: Cao, Fu, Kwan, Cheng, and Wang
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Donna Choi, Executive Director of the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association, appeared and responded to questions regarding events held in Downtown Arcadia.
STUDY SESSION
a. Report, discussion, and direction regarding the commemorative naming of City facilities and honorary wall concepts.
After City Council discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Cheng, and seconded by Council Member Kwan, to designate a wall in the City Council Chambers as the location for a commemorative display to honor former Arcadia community members, and to have staff return to a future meeting with the proposed design for the display, including a budget not to exceed $45,000.
AYES:
Cheng, Kwan, Cao, Fu, and Wang
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
b. Report, discussion and direction regarding America's 250th Anniversary and Fourth of July Celebration.
After City Council discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Cao, and seconded by Council Member Fu, to approve an event in celebration of America's 250th Anniversary on July 4, 2026, to be held at Santa Anita Park from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and authorize staff to proceed with event production, including a budget of $400,000. Such costs could be partially offset through sponsorships and sales of commemorative memorabilia, premium seating options, and carnival style gaming tickets.
1 AYES:
Cao, Fu, Kwan, Cheng, and Wang
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
The Special Meeting ended at 6:38 p.m.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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