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Turning a corner on years of financial troubles, the City Council passed a rosy 1999-2000 budget late Tuesday.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper16955
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 17, 1999
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 17, 1999
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
City Council, 1990 - 1999
Budget
Item ID
14385AN
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Arcadia City Council handles repetive measures and water rates. Council approves 7% increase in water rates.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 30, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 12
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 30, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 12
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Water rates
Item ID
35209AN
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Ballot measure aims to repeal Arcadia's utility tax. The current tax adds 7% to bills for water, electricity and natural gas and 5% for telecommunications for both residential and commercial customers. If approved, city services will be downgraded significantly. It would eliminate 12.5% of Arcadia's budget.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34335
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 15, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 15, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Ballot measures
Kovacic, Gary
Lazzaretto, Dominic
Utility Users Tax
Item ID
34528AN
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Arcadia City Council tightens regulations on water use. Outdoor irrigation citywide is restricted, by a newly passed ordinance, to 3 days a week-Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Watering is prohibited between 9 AM and 6 PM, in addition to "during and 48 hours after measurable rainfall." Arcadia City Council approves purchase of replacement water ahead of time. See hard copy in VF "Water."

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 9, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 9, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Arcadia City Council--2010-2019
Water conservation
Item ID
34339AN
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The Arcadia City Council voted Tuesday night to keep television cameras away from its study sessions. Citing cost as the major factor, the vote was 4-1 with Councilman Sheng Chang dissenting.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 4, 1995
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 4, 1995
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
City Council, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
5263AN
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City Council will consider approving installation of lights at Foothills, First Avenue and Dana Middle schools. The issue has been very controversial.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper15704
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 20, 1998
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 20, 1998
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
City Council, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
16256AN
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City council is considering a proposal to help subsidize the wages of city employees who are called away to military service.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper22216
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 20, 2001
Pages
p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 20, 2001
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
City Council
Subsidy, wages
Item ID
22431AN
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Arcadia Mayor Peter Amundson calls for "cooling off" period after impassioned, intense City Council meeting. Council delays decision to select a mayor for 45 days in light of pending investigations of nominee Sho Tay.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 26, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 26, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Amundson, Peter
Tay, Sho
Item ID
35354AN
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City Council approved a 12% pay increase for City Clerk June Alford. The raise comes just as city voters are considering changing the city clerk's office from an elected one to an employee position.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper5803
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 5, 1996
Pages
p. A-3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 5, 1996
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1996
Item ID
5648AN
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Measure A seeks to repeal utility users tax in Arcadia, on the April 12 ballot. The utility users tax is a source of revenue expected to generate $7 million for the city this year. Arcadia charges residents 7% for gas, water, and electricity, and 5% for telephone on utility bills. The city estimates each household pays less than $10 per person per month on average. The tax is 12.5% of the city's $54.9 million general fund budget. If repealed, it would mean a 12.5% cut to city services, including cutting 12 police officers, closing a fire department, increasing blight, street sweeping would be reduced from weekly to every other week. Programs for children and seniors would be eliminated and library and museum hours would be reduced significantly. Larry Papp helped author the initiative.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 7, 2016
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 7, 2016
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia city budget
City Council Elections--2011-2020--April 2016
Measure A--Utility Users Tax
Papp, Larry
Item ID
34644AN
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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
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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
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After a five-year hiatus, Arcadia City Council is considering reinstating a policy that would let property owners pay to be assigned a more auspicious house number, which some believe would improve the value of their home. The number 4 in a street address is considered a bad omen in many Asian cultures. In Mandarin language, the word "four" sounds like the word for death, while the number eight is considered lucky, because it sounds like the word for prosper. Arcadia's Asian population is approaching 60% and most potential buyers will be Asian. In a 3-2 vote, Arcadia City Council endorsed the move in principle and directed staff to report back on the costs involved.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32398
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 15, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 15, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Arcadia City Council--2010-2019
House numbers
Property values
Item ID
32596AN
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The Arcadia City Council voted to request an analysis of the initiative petition submitted by the citizens group Neighbors for Arcadia. The measure would keep the Santa Anita Park race track property zoned for horse racing unless Arcadia residents voted for a change.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper6255
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 4, 1996
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 4, 1996
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Santa Anita Entertainment Center
Neighbors for Arcadia
City Council, 1990-1999
Item ID
6080AN
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Arcadia City Council actions proving to be divisive. Charges of campaign finance misdeeds and board racism alleged. Arcadia finds itself a town divided with feelings split about Councilman Sho Tay, who was passed over last month when it came time for his ceremonial turn for mayor. On one side, several people are accusing Tay of campaign finance fraud for spending money, donated to him, on behalf of two other candidates. Others are accusing City Council members of racism for bypassing the selection of Tay for mayor during its annual reorganization.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35160
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 6, 2018
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 6, 2018
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Tay, Sho
Item ID
35349AN
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An attempt by Councilman Bob Harbicht to stop his colleagues from rejecting a drive-through pharmacy failed Tuesday night.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper8034
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 21, 1996
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 21, 1996
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
City Council, 1990-1999
Item ID
7994AN
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City Council voted Tuesday night to spend $804,380 in transportation funds to purchase land for a rail station on the northern edge of downtown Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper8035
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 2, 1996
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 2, 1996
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
City Council, 1990-1999
Item ID
7995AN
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The City Council approved a proposal Tuesday that would place a voluntary cap on the amount candidates spend in the April municipal election. The limit will be 50 cents per resident.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10321
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 3, 1997
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 3, 1997
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
City Council, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
10269AN
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Arcadia City Council voted 4-0 to approve a voluntary spending limit of 50 cents per resident for campaign spending. The law comes up for a second vote at the next council meeting.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10380
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 18, 1997
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 18, 1997
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
City Council, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
10328AN
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Responding to many residents' complaints, the City Council has once more passed laws aimed at preventing so-called "mansionization."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper17145
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 26, 1999
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 26, 1999
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
City Council, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
17567AN
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The City Council is split over who should serve as its liaisons to Santa Anita Park, as new owner Frank Stronach prepares a blue print for a massive development at the race track.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper16228
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 25, 1999
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 25, 1999
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
City Council, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
17040AN
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Newspaper Index
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