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Arcadia First! A Coalition for Sensible Growth

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1."Make your voice heard" mailed to residents calling for attendance at the November 16, 2005 City Council meeting. 2. "The devil is in the details: the fine print. What is the racetrack's developer hiding from Arcadia?" mailed to residents discussing differences in what the developer Caruso Affili…
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1."Make your voice heard" mailed to residents calling for attendance at the November 16, 2005 City Council meeting.
2. "The devil is in the details: the fine print. What is the racetrack's developer hiding from Arcadia?" mailed to residents discussing differences in what the developer Caruso Affiliated promises and Arcadia's reality if The Shops at Santa Anita are built.
3. Introduction to Arcadia First!, key concerns of the organization, and vision statement. Printed from the World Wide Web, February 23, 2006, URL: http://www.arcadiafirst.org
4. Letter from Arcadia First! sent to Arcadia residents, dated June 20, 2005. Regarding race track development proposal. Signed by Rouben Jardemian, Ann Durgerian, Efrain Cabrera. Includes Chinese translation, vision statement, key concerns of the group, and a response form.
5. Information/membership packet for Arcadia First! Includes clipping "Racetrack mall concerns Arcadia First! group" from Arcadia Weekly, April 13, 2006; press release "Arcadians sound off on concerns over racetrack development" by Bernetta K. Reade, March 2, 2005; Letter to Mayor John Wuo and City Council regarding "Racetrack development-breaking the cycle of failure" and attachments, January 23, 2006.
6. "Arcadia Voter Turnout Success" mailer from Arcadia First!
7. "Guest [sic] What? A New Proposal-Same Problems!" mailer from Arcadia First!
8. Urgent Response Needed: make your voice heard on the race track project. Call for residents to attend public hearing November 28, 2006.
9. Letter to residents signed by Willie Xue and Sonia B. Williams. Calls for comments on the Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report (RDEIR) on the "Shops at Santa Anita" project. With enclosures A) Comments form letter and B) Shops at Santa Anita Regional Mall Proposal Revised Draft Environmental Report Outstanding Questions, December 1, 2006.
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Arcadia First! A Coalition for Sensible Growth
Item ID
277AF
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Arcadia Public Library Building Blueprints First & Wheeler

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Library Building Blueprints, First Avenue and Wheeler St. Proposed and approved alteration and addition. C.A. Taylor, Architect. Blueprints c. 1940s. C.R. Hoskins, Architect. Sketches, 5-29-1945. Harold Nicolais, Architect. undated approved blueprints.
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Library Building Blueprints, First Avenue and Wheeler St. Proposed and approved alteration and addition. C.A. Taylor, Architect. Blueprints c. 1940s. C.R. Hoskins, Architect. Sketches, 5-29-1945. Harold Nicolais, Architect. undated approved blueprints.
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Arcadia Public Library Building Blueprints First & Wheeler
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 012
Shelf Number
Shelf H14
Item ID
444AF
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Arcadia - Wiley, Susan aka "Genie" (Wild child--feral child)

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1. "Girl 'prisoner' in home 13 years: physical, mental growth stunted. Arcadia parents arrested on charge of child abuse." Arrested by Temple City Sheriffs at the family home at 6722 Golden West Avenue, Arcadia." Article by Larry Palmer and Bob Brown. From Arcadia Tribune on microfilm, November 18,…
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1. "Girl 'prisoner' in home 13 years: physical, mental growth stunted. Arcadia parents arrested on charge of child abuse." Arrested by Temple City Sheriffs at the family home at 6722 Golden West Avenue, Arcadia." Article by Larry Palmer and Bob Brown. From Arcadia Tribune on microfilm, November 18, 1970.
2. "'Captive Girl' dad suicide: takes life as son John waits. Son says father feared court, notoriety." Article by Dick Lloyd. Arcadia Tribune, November 22, 1970, p. 1. With related stories "Note tells instructions for funeral (p. 1)," "A story he wanted to tell sealed by death of father (p. 6)," "Changed laws could have averted tragedy (p. 6)," and "Mrs. Wiley shelters at welfare agency: custody hearing Monday (p. 6)."
3."Mrs. Wiley freed on child abuse." Article by Lucie Lowery. Arcadia Tribune, December 16, 1970, p. 1.
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Arcadia - Wiley, Susan aka "Genie" (Wild child--feral child)
Item ID
285AF
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Elections-Local

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1. City of Arcadia sample ballot, June 16, 1981. 2. "Vote no on A and B." Single sheet by Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election. 3. "Answer to the School Problem." Single sheet by the Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election. 4. Consolidated …
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1. City of Arcadia sample ballot, June 16, 1981.
2. "Vote no on A and B." Single sheet by Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election.
3. "Answer to the School Problem." Single sheet by the Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election.
4. Consolidated elections, November 3, 1981.
5. "Consolidated elections are moving closer." Arcadia Highlander, December 17, 1986.
6. City of Arcadia sample ballot. General Municipal Election, April 14, 1992.
7. Planning joins election issues." Arcadia Tribune, March 15, 1964.
8. "10 candidates reaffirm stand." Arcadia Tribune, no date.
9. "Council rivals split on library, high rise issues." Arcadia Tribune, March 12, 1964.
10. "Literature aimed at library used as voting nears." Arcadia Tribune, April 9, 1964.
11. "Record vote in City races." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1964.
12. "Considine, Forman win Council seats." Arcadia Tribune, April 14, 1964.
13. City of Arcadia--Special Municipal Election--May 8, 2007--Summary Report. Election results on Measure A and Measure B. They are opposing measures. Measure B passes and prevails.
14. Argument in favor of Measure B, Arcadia's Transient Occupancy Tax, "bed Tax," by Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor Pro Tem, December 23, 2011
15. Arcadia Unified School District Special Parcel Tax Election Official Sample Ballot, March 13, 2012.
16. Three items "Yes on A-Protect Arcadia Schools." Measure A is on the March 7, 2017 Ballot.
17. Measure A-Arcadia teacher and academic instruction protection measure. Budget update and Measure A information from Dr. Vannasdall, AUSD Superintendent. Mountain Views News, p. 6, February 25, 2017.
18. A. Notice to voters, Measure A-information about Arcadia Unified Schools local funding measure. B. Measure A to Protect Arcadia Schools, an email sent out on Arcadia High School listserv January 26, 2017. C. Official Sample Ballot March 7, 2017.
19. Arcadia Unified School District Special Election-Measure A results from www.lavote.net, printed March 18, 2017. Measure A on the March 7, 2017 ballot has passed.
20. California Voting Rights Act Prompts Arcadia to Draft District Lines. Arcadia Weekly, August 10, 2017.
21. District-based elections. A. Draft district maps are available for public comment. Mountain Views News, September 2, 2017. B. District-based elections coming soon to Arcadia. Arcadia Weekly, September 21, 2017. C. District-based voting--background, Voting Rights Act lawsuits, process, drawing district boundaries, and City of Arcadia Map, retrieved from City of Arcadia website on September 19, 2017. D. Special City Council Meeting October 11, 2017 regarding transition to district-based elections. E. Finalized Five Council District maps.
22. Official Sample Ballot City of Arcadia Special Municipal Election June 4, 2019. Three different mailers with Measure A information, regarding 3/4 cent sales tax increase.
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Elections-Local
Item ID
85AF
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Elections-Local (1996)

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1. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Facts about Measure M." By the No on Measure M Steering Committee, no date. 2. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Letter to 'Dear Arcadia Neighbor', signed by Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-chairs of No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. 3. "No…
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1. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Facts about Measure M." By the No on Measure M Steering Committee, no date.
2. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Letter to 'Dear Arcadia Neighbor', signed by Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-chairs of No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc.
3. "No on Measure M" pamphlet by No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, no date. Two copies.
4. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Some facts you should consider before you vote on Arcadia Measure M." By the No on Arcadia Measure M Steering Committee (names listed) and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date. Two copies.
5. "Summary of Facts About Arcadia Measure M - Vote "NO" on Measure M." Back has a listing of hundreds of names under the heading "No on Arcadia Measure M". By No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, no date. Two copies.
6. "No on Arcadia Measure M" letter listing reasons why. By the No on Arcadia Measure M Steering Committee.
7. "Arcadia's future." Pamphlet with articles by Vote No on Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date. Two copies.
8. Letter to 'Dear Arcadian' from Neal R. Johnson, Chief of Police (retired) and Gerald R Garner, Fire Chief (retired) urging a no vote on Measure M, not dated. No backers listed. Two copies.
9. Flyer with reasons to vote yes on M, no date. Two copies.
10. Flyer to vote yes on Measure M by Neighbors for Arcadia, no date. Two copies.
11. "Vote No on Measure M - It's just bad law." Flyer by No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date.
12. "Arcadians for Sensible Development." Two pages, October 27, 1996, in Chinese.
13. "Measure M is bad for our community. It is a roadblock to progress." Large card in English and Chinese by Vote No on Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc, no date.
14. "See for yourself why Measure A is bad for Arcadia." Card from No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Really Enterprises, Inc., no date.
15. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from the Los Angeles Turf Club Inc. and signed by Clifford C. Goodrich, requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.
16. Letter to 'Dear Fellow Arcadian' from Clifford C. Goodrich, President of the Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., requesting a no vote on Measure M.
17. Letter to 'Dear Fellow Arcadian' from Clifford C. Goodrich, President of the Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., requesting a no vote on Measure M, October 16, 1996.
18. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from Mary Hansen requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.
19. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from Mary Peter Ulrich requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.
20. Copy of Measure M in two parts. Section 1 - Purpose and Findings. Section 2 - section 25g of the General Plan, Land use element, as amended ...
21. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Card from Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. asking for permission to use person's name as an opponent of Measure M and a list of things to check that the person would be willing to do. n.d.
22. "No on Measure M Committee." Card inviting you to a Campaign Kickoff Reception on October 3, 1996. Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-Chairs.
23. Staff Report from Office of the City Clerk, August 6, 1996, to Mayor Kuhn and members of the City Council. Subject: Election resolutions -- November 5, 1996 Special Municipal Election. Includes Resolution No. 5937, 5938, 5939, and 5940 describing the election and the text of the initiative ordinance submitted to the voters on the land used for horse racing.
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Elections-Local (1996)
Item ID
86AF
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Elections-Local (1998)

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1. Campaign literature supporting Measure A (Temporary utility tax measure). 3 items. April, 1998.
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1. Campaign literature supporting Measure A (Temporary utility tax measure). 3 items. April, 1998.
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Elections-Local (1998)
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253AF
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Elections - Local (2006)

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1. Vote Yes on Measure A on April 11 (1 item). Measure A is a bond issue that will provide the additional funds needed to build a grade separation (bridge) over Santa Anita Avenue. 2. Vote Yes on Measures N & P on November 7th. Mailed to residents. Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. (owner …
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1. Vote Yes on Measure A on April 11 (1 item). Measure A is a bond issue that will provide the additional funds needed to build a grade separation (bridge) over Santa Anita Avenue.
2. Vote Yes on Measures N & P on November 7th. Mailed to residents. Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. (owner of Westfield Santa Anita).
3. Letter from "Our City"committee, urging residents to vote no on Measure N (signage) and Measure P (parking).
4. Arcadia is our hometown. Vote yes on Measures N & P, paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. See www.savearcadia.com.
5. Who says that Measures N & P apply to everyone? Vote yes on Measures N & P, paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. See www.savearcadia.com.
6. Keep Arcadia Special. Protect our Community of Homes. Yes on Measures N and P. Sent by www.SaveArcadia.com and paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.
7. Arcadia has always had common sense limits on outdoor advertising. Yes on Measures N and P.
8. It's our city Arcadia, say No to Westfield. Vote No on N and P. Paid for by Our City, a committee against Measures N and P. Website www.our-city.us
9. Petition for initiative measure to amend the general plan regarding sign regulations. Later known as Measure N on November 7, 2006 special election ballot. (2 copies).
10. Ballot Measures N and P, November 7, 2006, Special Election. Full text of the measures and arguments for and against.
11. Literature urging residents to vote yes on Measures N & P. 11a. Arcadians believe our votes matter. 11b. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --Phyllis Nemeth. 11c. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --Ron Morrison. 11d. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --John McMahon. 11e. Politicians don't like it when the people put Prop 13 on the ballot. And now...they don't like that the people put Measures N and P on the ballot. 11f. An important message from Mark Paulson, former president Independent Cities Association.
12. DVD urging residents to vote Yes on Measures N & P. "Arcadia is our hometown--the facts about Measures N & P." Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.
13. Literature urging residents to vote No on Measures N & P. 13a. "It's our city Arcadia." 13b. "Arcadia could lose $18 million if Measures N & P pass." Paid for by Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc.
14. Literature sent home with to parents of Camino Grove students, urging yes vote on Measure I on November 7, 2006 ballot. "Highlights of the Measure I Expenditure Plan to Improve Arcadia Schools."
15. Literature urging voters to vote Yes on Measure I to improve schools, on November 7, 2006 ballot. 4 pieces.
16. Letter from school superintendent Mimi Hennessy reminding parents to vote yes on Measure I.
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Elections - Local (2006)
Item ID
282AF
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Elections - Local (2007)

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This ballot was to decide on Measures A and B, regarding eminent domain, Rusnak Mercedes Benz, and Rod's Grill. 1. City of Arcadia sample ballot for Special Municipal Election, May 8, 2007. 2. No on Measure A, Yes on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill,…
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This ballot was to decide on Measures A and B, regarding eminent domain, Rusnak Mercedes Benz, and Rod's Grill.
1. City of Arcadia sample ballot for Special Municipal Election, May 8, 2007.
2. No on Measure A, Yes on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill, Rusnak Mercedes Benz).
3. Yes on Measure A, No on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill, Rusnak Mercedes Benz).
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Elections - Local (2007)
Item ID
303AF
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Elections - Local (2009)

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1. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, Special Municipal Election, June 9, 2009. 2. Assorted literature on Measure A to be voted on June 9, 2009. Measure A concerns the Utility User's Tax Ordinance on telephone/telecommunications services. (4 items). 3. City of Arcadia Spe…
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1. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, Special Municipal Election, June 9, 2009.
2. Assorted literature on Measure A to be voted on June 9, 2009. Measure A concerns the Utility User's Tax Ordinance on telephone/telecommunications services. (4 items).
3. City of Arcadia Special Election, June 9, 2009. "Measure A" official count of votes from each precinct. Yes votes = 2091, No votes = 643.
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Elections - Local (2009)
Item ID
286AF
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Library-Local Historical Paintings

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1. "Historical Art of Valley." Arcadia Tribune, November 10, 1967. Two copies. 2. "Gallery Guide." Guide to historic paintings, eleven pages. Two copies. 3. Invitation to presentation of paintings, November 12, 1967. Copy of brochure, two pages. 4. "Library group will present water colors." Los Ang…
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1. "Historical Art of Valley." Arcadia Tribune, November 10, 1967. Two copies.
2. "Gallery Guide." Guide to historic paintings, eleven pages. Two copies.
3. Invitation to presentation of paintings, November 12, 1967. Copy of brochure, two pages.
4. "Library group will present water colors." Los Angeles Times, November 9, 1967.
5. "Historical paintings for." Arcadia Tribune, November 6, 1967.
6. "Presentation of historical art to be made today" Arcadia Tribune, November 12, 1967.
7. Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek watercolors. Oral history regarding their 100 watercolors donated to the Arcadia Library from the Friends of the Library. Undated.
8. Appraisal of Lenz/Wishek paintings by Poulson Galleries, December 1996. Original and acid-free copy.
9. "Library to keep Lenz/Wishek Watercolor Collection." Arcadia Weekly, March 27, 1997, page 24.
10. Photo of display rack used to display Lenz/Wishek paintings in the late 1960s-1970s.
11. "Agreement of Sale." Copy of contract of sale of paintings to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library by Mrs. Edna B. Lenz and Mrs. Justine J. Wishek. Total amount $2,000. Witnessed and executed August 2nd, 1966. (Original in file cabinet)
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Library-Local Historical Paintings
Item ID
144AF
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Shops at Santa Anita (The) (Not built)- See also Caruso Affiliated and Arcadia First! for the "Mall War"

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1. "The Shops at Santa Anita"aren't right for Arcadia. Mailed to residents in February, 2006 by Westfield Santa Anita in opposition to new mall. Photos in the flyer are not of Arcadia Fire Department or Arcadia Police Department. 2. "Date Night at The Grove," invitation from Caruso Affiliated, Apri…
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1. "The Shops at Santa Anita"aren't right for Arcadia. Mailed to residents in February, 2006 by Westfield Santa Anita in opposition to new mall. Photos in the flyer are not of Arcadia Fire Department or Arcadia Police Department.
2. "Date Night at The Grove," invitation from Caruso Affiliated, April 2006.
3. "Stop The Shops at Santa Anita" and billboards, wall signs, animated signs, mailer paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.
4. "Public Scoping Meeting: the Shops at Santa Anita Park-Revised Project," June 13, 2006.
5. Grand opening and open house of the office of The Shops at Santa Anita and Caruso Affiliated. May 2006.
6. "Caruso Project Faces Key Test on Wednesday." San Marino Tribune, April 5, 2007.
7. Caruso Affiliated newsletter "Speaking Santa Anita, an update on The Shops at Santa Anita" sent to residents. December 2006. Arcadia firefighters support the shops. Planning Commission hears from Arcadians such as Ruth Dunlop. Supporter spotlight on Nancy Chan.
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Shops at Santa Anita (The) - See also Caruso Affiliated and Arcadia First! for the "Mall War"
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280AF
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