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Arcadia City Council appoints ex-mayor Mickey Segal to fill seat vacated by John Wuo's resignation, until the municipal election in April. Wuo, who served on City Council for 12 years, resigned two weeks ago amid mounting allegations over his endorsement of USFIA and Gemcoin, in addition to an ethics investigation launched in September by the Fair Political Practices Commission. Segal is a CPA. Also the zoning code update resumes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34353
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 22, 2015
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 22, 2015
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Gemcoin
Segal, Mickey
Wuo, John
Item ID
34546AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia residents and ex-mayor Mickey Segal threaten to recall city council members Roger Chandler, John Wuo, and Sho Tay for their decision to suspend a zoning code update last month. The issue involves a lawsuit, Arcadia Highlands Homeowners Association (HOA) and mansions. See hard copy in VF "City Council 2011-2020."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34256
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 9, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 9, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Arcadia Highlands Homeowners Association (HOA)
Chandler, Roger
Mansions
Segal, Mickey
Tay, Sho
Wuo, John
Zoning
Item ID
34450AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council members to submit nominees for John Wuo's vacant seat at next meeting October 20. Mayor Gary Kovacic and Councilman Tom Beck recommended former mayor Mickey Segal. Councilman Roger Chandler and Sho Tay wanted to take time to think of a few more nominees.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34321
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 8, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 8, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Beck, Tom
Chandler, Roger
Kovacic, Gary
Segal, Mickey
Tay, Sho
Wuo, John
Item ID
34514AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council proceeds with commercial zoning code update; John Wuo addresses Gemcoin controversy, saying he has no financial stake in Gemcoin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34242
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 23, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 23, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Arvizu, David
Burch, Tim
Gemcoin
Tong, Robert
Wuo, John
Zoning codes
Item ID
34436AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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John Wuo resigns from Arcadia City Council, "due to personal and health reasons." City and residents settle "Save the Arcadia Highlands" lawsuit, which highlighted the issue of mansionization. City Attorney Stephen Deitsch announced the terms of the settlement, which include these key highlights: 1) Bowden Development must submit a revised design for the 1600 Highland Oaks Drive home that will not exceed 5800 sq. ft. and is a single-story house. 2) The revised plan for 29 E. Orange Grove Avenue from Mur-Sol Construction must not exceed 5775 sq. ft. with a single story that won't exceed 17 feet, 6 inches. 3) The council will approve or disapprove the revised plans. 4) The developers must pay Save the Highlands' attorney fees. 5) The council will vote on resuming the residential zoning update and the Highlands portion of the historical survey at its next public meeting.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34330
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 8, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 8, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Lawsuits
Segal, Mickey
Wuo, John
Item ID
34523AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council voted unanimously to partially reconsider their moratorium on a citywide revamp of commercial, industrial zoning regulations. Former city councilmember Mickey Segal threatens winter recall campaign if council doesn't find resolution to Highlands lawsuit.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34236
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 9, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 9, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 15
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Beck, Tom
Chandler,Roger
Greene, Charles
Tay, Sho
Wuo, John
Item ID
34430AN
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Newspaper Index
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Tonight Arcadia City Council will decide on whether the city should pursue an economic impact study before adopting new residential zoning regulations. The zoning code recommendations are concerned with floor area ratios (FAR) in 4 different parts of the city, building height, setback and hillside standards.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34488
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 15, 2016
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 15, 2016
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Mansions
Planning Commission
Tompkins, Courtney
Zoning
Item ID
34680AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council upholds delay of zoning revamp and exclusion of Highlands from historical preservation survey. Divided Council rescinds nonpublic votes, reaffirms stance on zoning delay and historical preservation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34228
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 18, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 6
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 18, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 6
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Arvizu, David
Highlands Homeowners Association (HOA)
Ralph M. Brown Act
Save the Highlands
Item ID
34422AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council declines to further consider moratorium on residential construction. Opponents of temporary development freeze turn out in force. State law requires a five-member municipal panel have at least four votes to approve a moratorium on real estate development. The Council could not muster majority support.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34342
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 5, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 18
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 5, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 18
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Beck, Tom
Chandler, Roger
Kovacic, Gary
Mansions
Real estate development
Segal, Mickey
Tay, Sho
Item ID
34535AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council approves $80,000 for street repainting and striping, El Nino flood prevention and preparedness and Youth Council (or Youth Committee).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34398
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 3, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 19
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 3, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 19
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Item ID
34591AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council announces goals for future. In addition to budget deficit, "community building" with the city's Asian population, to be primary focus.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35201
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 14, 2018
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p. 1, 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 14, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Item ID
35390AN
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Arcadia aims to increase tourism and makes breakthrough in residential burglaries. Recap of Arcadia City Council meeting. New Arcadia tourism video was presented to promote Arcadia, with the goal of bringing new business investment to the city. Arcadia Police Chief Bob Guthrie gave a report on crime in the city and has recently uncovered a ring of burglars in the county through the cracking of codes on a captured burglar’s cell phone and has a couple of those criminals in custody.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35344
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 6, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 12
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 6, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 12
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Guthrie, Bob
Schwehr, Tim
Item ID
35534AN
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Newspaper Index
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Is historic preservation important to Arcadia? Arcadia City Council recently met and considered the most recent historic preservation proposal. It did not pass but was not entirely dismissed. Several city council members agreed that the City should adopt some sort of historic preservation policy, but the citizens fear homeowner's rights will be infringed upon. See hard copy in VF City Council 2010-2019.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35484
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 28, 2019
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 28, 2019
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Verlato, April
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35165
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 26, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Newspaper
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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Unanimous Arcadia City Council acts to place local funding measure, known as the “Arcadia Public Safety, City Services and Accountability Measure” on the June 2019 ballot to maintain public safety and other city services. City staff and the Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee have indicated Arcadia has a multi-million dollar structural deficit.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35406
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
March 9, 2019
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
March 9, 2019
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Budget
Item ID
35598AN
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Newspaper Index
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City okays $15,000 contract for coyote trapping, euthanization with Animal Pest Management Services. The City Council vote was 4 to 1 to approve the contract.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34821
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 25, 2017
Pages
p. A10
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 25, 2017
Pages
p. A10
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Animal control
Coyotes
Item ID
35013AN
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Newspaper Index
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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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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia officials explain council majority position on residential real estate. Mayor Pro Tem Roger Chandler defends stance on large new homes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34327
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 1, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 1, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Chandler, Roger
Mansions
Item ID
34520AN
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Newspaper Index
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Mayor Tom Beck plans for Arcadia's future. Newly appointed mayor Tom Beck biography and issues. See hard copy in VF City Council (2010-2019).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34558
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 12, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 12, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Beck, Tom
Mayors
Item ID
34750AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Mayor's Breakfast / State of the City and Methodist Hospital update at Community Connections by Joan Schmidt. Mayor Peter Amundson was born and raised in Arcadia and spoke about what a great city it is to live, love, learn and leave a legacy. He spoke about the great Arcadia Public Library with its 42 high tech computers.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35155
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
April 14, 2018
Pages
p. B1
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
April 14, 2018
Pages
p. B1
Subjects
Amundson, Peter
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Schmidt, Joan
Item ID
35344AN
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Newspaper Index
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