Skip header and navigation
Arcadia History Collection
  Revise Search

20 records – page 1 of 1.

The Charter Revision Committee is in the process of revising Arcadia's City Charter.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4901
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
September 7, 1995
Pages
p. 9
More detail
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
September 7, 1995
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Charter
Item ID
4777AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Opponents of the proposed charter amendment tell why charter change should be rejected.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper929
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1984
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Charter
Item ID
929AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Arcadia seeking volunteers for charter review committee to update the City's charter, a document that defines the organization, its powers, functions and essential procedures. Last review update was 1998.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36018
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
July 17, 2021
Pages
p. 7
More detail
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
July 17, 2021
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
City Charter
Review committees
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

A charter amendment providing that council candidates in order to win must have a majority of votes cast or face a run-off will be on Arcadians' ballots in December 13 election, if there is an election.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper927
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 8, 1983
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 8, 1983
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Charter
Item ID
927AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Arcadia voters will have an opportunity to vote for a change in the city charter at the April 10 election. A majority vote will be required to elect future members to the City Council of amendment is passed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper928
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 22, 1984
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 22, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Charter
Item ID
928AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Former mayor Jim Helms proposed a charter change that would require a runoff election if no candidate for City Council received at least 50 percent of the vote. In the last election, no candidate received 50 percent.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper926
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 18, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 18, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Charter
Helms, James
Item ID
926AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Proposition D is a ballot initiative scheduled for the city's April 1996 ballot. It is designed to update the City's charter and would make the library a city department. If passed, Proposition D would reduce some of the library board's power and make the city librarian responsible to the city manager.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper5650
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 12, 1995
Pages
p. A1
More detail
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 12, 1995
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Charter
Item ID
5501AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Two Charter amendments will be on the April 9th ballot: 1. Would increase from 2 to 3 the number of consecutive 4 year terms a Councilman may serve and change the residence requirement from 2 years to 1. 2. Provides for a municipal election in February with offices to be filled by those candidates who receive the highest number of votes. However, if no candidate receives at least 40% of the votes cast, a run-off election would be held in April.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper925
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 4, 1984
Pages
p. D-4
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 4, 1984
Pages
p. D-4
Subjects
Charter
Item ID
925AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

City of Arcadia to place three measures on November 8, 2022 ballot. 1. Proposed City Charter Amendment Measure. The City Charter was last amended in 1998. The citizen-led Charter Review Committee recommends updates to mirror changes in state laws since 1998 and to reflect current local government standards, to include a) mirroring changes in state laws to increase voter turnout by moving the date of regularly scheduled city council elections from April in even-numbered years to the November Statewide General Election in even-numbered years. b) recognizing the city's change to by-district elections as required by California Voting Rights Act. c) Creating a rotation of mayor and mayor pro tem positions every 9.5 months to allow all council members to serve during their term. d) Change position of City Clerk from elected to appointed. e) other amendments to streamline government, utilize technology and increase transparency. 2. Two measures to increase locally controlled funding. One measure would increase Arcadia's local tax on stays at hotels and motels from 10% to 12%--similar rate to many neighboring cities. The other measure would enact a local tax on sports wagers if sports betting becomes legal in California through State Proposition 26, also on the November ballot

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36301
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 28, 2022
Pages
p. 3
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 28, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Ballot measures
California Voting Rights
City Charter
City Clerk
Elections
Gambling
Hotels
Motels
Sports betting
Taxes
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

General information

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3879
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)
More detail
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)
Subjects
Charter
Item ID
3754AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Charter Oak Tree

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/paintings62
Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Charter Oak Tree -- This tree was named for its presumed resemblance to the historical Charter Oak in Connecticut. According to legend, Don San Antonio, a Mexican official, fled from the Americans during the California - U.S. War carrying a captured flag, important papers and some gold; with the Am…
More detail

  1 image

Artist
Edna Lenz
Description
Charter Oak Tree -- This tree was named for its presumed resemblance to the historical Charter Oak in Connecticut. According to legend, Don San Antonio, a Mexican official, fled from the Americans during the California - U.S. War carrying a captured flag, important papers and some gold; with the Americans in pursuit, he cached the valuables at the broad base of this great tree.
Item ID
23L
Collection
Paintings
Images
thumbnail
Less detail

The Arcadia Rotary Club celebrated the 70th anniversary of its charter last month.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper11273
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
November 20, 1997
Pages
p. 9
More detail
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
November 20, 1997
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Organizations - Rotary Club
Item ID
11457AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Plans to change the city charter unlikely to be on April ballot. Proposal will undergo further study.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33013
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
More detail
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Arcadia city government
Item ID
33210AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Plan to consolidate elections debated. City Council and Board of Education informally discussing consolidating their elections, would require charter change.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1506
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 14, 1982
Pages
p. A-1, 2
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 14, 1982
Pages
p. A-1, 2
Subjects
Elections - Local
Item ID
1505AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Candidates discuss their positions on charter change at a forum presented by the Arcadia Republican Women's Club last week. The amendment will be on the April 10 ballot.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1110
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29 ,1984
Pages
p. 1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29 ,1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1984
Item ID
1109AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Arcadia City Council will discuss whether a measure to end term limits should be placed on a future citywide ballot. The City Charter requires council members that have served two consecutive four-year terms to take a two-year break before they can serve another term. The charter can only be amended by a voter approved measure.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32291
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 14, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
More detail
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 14, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arcadia City Council -- Term limits
Item ID
32490AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

American Pharoah returns to Santa Anita Park. Triple Crown winner flown back in first class equine charter plane from Kentucky. Photo essay, page A8.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34244
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 19, 2015
Pages
p. A1, A8, A9
More detail
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 19, 2015
Pages
p. A1, A8, A9
Subjects
Baffert, Bob
Espinoza, Victor (jockey)
Marquez, Liset
Tompkins, Courtney
Triple Crown
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Wilson, Art
Item ID
34438AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Altrusa Club of Arcadia recently celebrated their 52nd year as a chartered club. The club was organized in 1959.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33811
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 1, 2014
Pages
p. 11
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 1, 2014
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Altrusa Club of Arcadia--anniversary
Organizations
Item ID
34006AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Summary of a vintage promotional booklet about Santa Anita Park havings its inaugural race on Christmas Day, December 25, 1934. At the time, Los Angeles Turf Club Inc. was the owner and operator of Santa Anita Park and there were 53 racing days that first season. Charter stockholder and membership requirements are discussed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32104
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 28, 2010
Pages
p. A3
More detail
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 28, 2010
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Horses and horse racing
Los Angeles Turf Club Inc.
Santa Anita Park--1934-1942
Item ID
32301AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

James Helms' City Council seat will be "up for grabs" as the city Charter prohibits more than 2 consecutive terms. Also, Dr. Alton Scott's seat will be available as he has announced that he will not seek re-election. Candidates may pick up nomination papers on January 15 and must file by noon on February 5 for the April election.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1050
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 11, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 11, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1976
Helms, James
Scott, Alton
Item ID
1050AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

20 records – page 1 of 1.