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James Domney, 49, is leaving his position as City Librarian after 11 years in this position and 18 years with the library. Kent Ross, 45, who started at the library at about the same time as Domney, was recently appointed as the new City Librarian.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 4, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 4, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Domney, James D.
Item ID
1934AN
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The City Council approved an application for $9 million in state funds to build a new library. If the state awards the funds and the council accepts them, the city would have to contribute $7 million toward the new library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1954AN
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A program giving Arcadia students access to the city library's book computerized catalog (INLEX) was approved Monday by the school board.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 19, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 19, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools
Item ID
2627AN
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City Council recently approved a five-year $34.6 million capital improvement program that will include some refurbishing of City Hall and library facilities, along with a new fire department and preparations for a new police facility.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 16, 1992
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 16, 1992
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Budget
Item ID
39AN
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Bea Wyant Chute of Arcadia was among 48 delegates from California to attend the 2nd White House Conference on Library and Information Services recently in Washington, D. C. "Making most of library network: delegate Chute says support is key to better education" by Shelia Thompson.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 8, 1991
Pages
p. A-3 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 8, 1991
Pages
p. A-3 photo
Subjects
Chute, Bea
Conferences - Library and Information Services, White House
Item ID
956AN
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Arcadia will head a group of about 17 cities now teaming up on a regional plan to reduce smog in the San Gabriel Valley.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 2, 1992
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 2, 1992
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
West San Gabriel Valley Air Quality Plan Consortium
Air Pollution
Item ID
319AN
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The city council approved water conservation measures for city owned facilities such as regularly inspecting the city's sprinkler systems to reduce runoff and replacing the dial-type water timers with digital timers. Other measures were set aside for the time being, such as replacing grass-covered medians with cement, and washing down tennis courts less frequently.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 24, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 24, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3470AN
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An exhibition of oil paintings by Dexter Jones, will remain on display at the city library through June 30.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 20, 1957
Pages
p. 28
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 20, 1957
Pages
p. 28
Subjects
Arcadia Artists - Jones, Dexter
Item ID
15735AN
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111 City Hall employees may earn an extra $50-110 a month by walking, bicycling, carpooling, or using public transportation to work. The City Council approved the plan to satisfy South Coast Air Quality Management District regulations requiring worksites to provide incentives to employees who reduce vehicle trips to work.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 20, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 20, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Employees
Item ID
1139AN
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The City Council approved a recommendation to hire Glendale-based Charles Walton Associates to prepare a library building program. The proposal will cost between $50,000 and $55,000 and the new library will cost approximately $7 million.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 24, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 24, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1953AN
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General information

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 24, 1950 p. 1 (charter prepared)
April 26, 1951 p. 1 (approved by city vote)
November 1, 1956 p. 1
November 8, 1956 p. 1 (amendments regarding City Council salaries)
September 11, 1958 p. 1
September 15, 1958 p. 1
September 29, 1958 p. 1
October 9, 1958 p. 1
May 14, 1964 p. 1
May 28, 1964 p. 3
November 26, 1964 p. 1 (proposed change to clarify School Board position)
December 3, 1964 p. 1 (contents)
February 4, 1965 p. 1 (approved)
January 8, 1967 p. 1 (City Charter Revision Committee)
May 6, 1968 p. 1
June 13, 1968 p. 1
June 23, 1968 p. 1
July 21, 1968 p. 1
July 24, 1968 p. 1
August 4, 1968 p. 1
August 18, 1968 p. 1 (revisions)
August 25, 1968 p. 1 (approved)
November 6, 1968 p. 1 (voters approve)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 24, 1950 p. 1 (charter prepared)
April 26, 1951 p. 1 (approved by city vote)
November 1, 1956 p. 1
November 8, 1956 p. 1 (amendments regarding City Council salaries)
September 11, 1958 p. 1
September 15, 1958 p. 1
September 29, 1958 p. 1
October 9, 1958 p. 1
May 14, 1964 p. 1
May 28, 1964 p. 3
November 26, 1964 p. 1 (proposed change to clarify School Board position)
December 3, 1964 p. 1 (contents)
February 4, 1965 p. 1 (approved)
January 8, 1967 p. 1 (City Charter Revision Committee)
May 6, 1968 p. 1
June 13, 1968 p. 1
June 23, 1968 p. 1
July 21, 1968 p. 1
July 24, 1968 p. 1
August 4, 1968 p. 1
August 18, 1968 p. 1 (revisions)
August 25, 1968 p. 1 (approved)
November 6, 1968 p. 1 (voters approve)
Subjects
Charter
Item ID
3754AN
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In an informal, long-range planning session, City Council members made a new library and police station two of their top priorities. Last month, the council approves spending $55,000 to hire a consultant, to be chosen at the June 19th meeting, to draw up plans for a new library to replace the overcrowded library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 13, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 13, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1990 - 1999
Item ID
1038AN
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The City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to an expansion of the Arcadia Public Library that may add 15,000 square feet of space at a cost of about $3.5 million.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 28, 1992
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 28, 1992
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
88AN
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An application for state funds to help build a commuter or light rail station in the city has been approved by the City Council. The grant would pay 50% of construction costs, excluding the money needed to buy land.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Railroads
Item ID
2280AN
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An informal committee of some 15 people was initiated by the Arcadia Historical Society in mid-September in an effort to preserve the old Anoakia School site, now that the school has relocated to Duarte.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 14, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photos
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 14, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photos
Subjects
Anoakia
Item ID
433AN
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Articles relative to new library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility)
March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan)
December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site)
January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site)
June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed)
November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan)
February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building)
April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees)
April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program)
April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated)
April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility)
March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan)
December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site)
January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site)
June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed)
November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan)
February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building)
April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees)
April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program)
April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated)
April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Building - 1961-
Item ID
3979AN
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Loan of art from library

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 20, 1958 p. 1
September 22, 1958 p. 1
October 2, 1958 p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 20, 1958 p. 1
September 22, 1958 p. 1
October 2, 1958 p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Special services
Item ID
3992AN
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Newspaper Index
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A new or improved public library could become a reality in the near future. The current library is bursting at the seams with increasing amounts of books, computer equipment and an increasing number of people using the 28-year-old library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 20 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 20 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library 1961 -
Item ID
1952AN
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A policy aimed at preventing gang activity in schools was introduced at Monday's Board of Education meeting. If approved, the policy would prohibit students from dressing like gang members.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Dress Code
Item ID
2678AN
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Newspaper Index
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The City Council agreed to tighten building restrictions for new two-story homes. Lot coverage will be reduced on two-story homes from 45% to 35%.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 11, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 11, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Building Laws
Item ID
683AN
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Newspaper Index
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