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After considerable discussion City Council has decided to delay a decision on Best Disposal's request to increase the trash rates by 40.6%.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: Ovtober 23, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: Ovtober 23, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Refuse and Refuse Disposal

Item ID: 2322AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The city council has decided to review the expenditure for lights for the civic center soccer field during the upcoming budget study.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 20, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 20, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: City Council 1980 - 1989

Item ID: 1006AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council has decided not to go to the public to study the possibility of scrapping its Fire Department in favor of county services.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 9, 1997

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 9, 1997

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Fire Department; City Council, 1990 - 1999

Item ID: 10632AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council debated the question of whether Council and Board of Education elections should be combined and decided to study the issue in greater detail in the coming election.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 8, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 8, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Elections - Local

Item ID: 1507AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee releases last report. The committee, an independent, ad-hoc advisory body of civic volunteers empaneled by the City Council to review the City’s General Fund long-range financial forecast and provide recommendations to the City Council for cost containment and/or revenue enhancements, recently released its final report. The 40-page report includes 15 recommendations to Arcadia City Council to address the $8,000,000 structural budget deficit. A key recommendation is for the city to consider increasing the city’s local sales tax rate by ¾ of one cent in order to maintain current levels of services.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 20, 2018

Pages: p. 12

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 20, 2018

Pages: p. 12

Subjects: Arcadia Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee; Arcadia city budget; Arcadia City General Fund; Sales tax

Item ID: 35548AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Articles on Wilderness Park

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 10, 1954 p. 11; May 26, 1955 p. 1; September 2, 1957 p. 1 (map); January 13, 1958 p. 1; January 23, 1958 p. 1 (plans); December 9, 1958 p. 1 (dedication); July 29, 1959 p. 1; May 21, 1962 p. 1 (Phase 2); February 24, 1963 p. 1 (hassle over); April 9, 1964 p. 1 (dedication); January 7, 1973 p. 1 (Federal law will protect

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 10, 1954 p. 11; May 26, 1955 p. 1; September 2, 1957 p. 1 (map); January 13, 1958 p. 1; January 23, 1958 p. 1 (plans); December 9, 1958 p. 1 (dedication); July 29, 1959 p. 1; May 21, 1962 p. 1 (Phase 2); February 24, 1963 p. 1 (hassle over); April 9, 1964 p. 1 (dedication); January 7, 1973 p. 1 (Federal law will protect

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 4096AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Council has postponed their decision on Best Disposal's request for an increase in the trash pick-up rate pending a study of increases in other cities by other companies. In October, Best asked for a 40% increase. They are now requesting an 80% increase.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Refuse and Refuse Disposal

Item ID: 2323AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council on December 16 by a 3-2 vote decided not to apply for federal funds under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, even though the Council-appointed committee recommended that it apply.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 18, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 18, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1259AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council will request bids on a downsized skate park (skatepark) to be constructed at Bonita Park.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 3, 2002

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 3, 2002

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Parks - Bonita Park; Skate Park (Skatepark)

Item ID: 24790AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council approved $32,000 for expansion of Wilderness Park. The city now has title to Clamshell Canyon southeast of the present park. 94 acres were purchased from George Elkins and 10 acres from Mrs. Ruth Schroeder.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2126AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Summary of the number and duties of the special security people employed by Fashion Park.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 15, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 15, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 1534AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Tax Reform Committee has officially been formed and will petition the City Council to rescind the new sewer and street-sweeping levies and the increase of the utility tax from 5% to 7%.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 30, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 30, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Taxation

Item ID: 3321AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

On a 3-2 vote, Arcadia City Council turned down a staff request for a study session on current status of Group W cable television.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 22, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 22, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Antenna Television

Item ID: 1239AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Alternatives for achieving a balanced budget were presented to Staff and the City Council.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 8, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 8, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Budget; City Council - 1990-1999

Item ID: 26024AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council is looking at fee increases, proposed elimination of as many as 14 full-time positions and other controversial alternatives to balance the 1996-97 budget.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: June 18, 1996

Pages: p. A4

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: June 18, 1996

Pages: p. A4

Subjects: City Council, 1990-1999

Item ID: 6065AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The first public hearing on the closure of two public schools was held December 10. Most of the speakers urged the Board to look for other alternatives to closure. The savings isn't enough to justify the move. The Space Utilization Committee did not explore alternatives to closure.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 14, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 14, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Closure

Item ID: 2666AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A proposed ordinance to allow bingo will require more study. Mayor Lauber has appointed a committee to look into it.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 26, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 26, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Ordinances, Municipal

Item ID: 2052AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council ignored a request from the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee to vote again on taxes approved in June, 1978, following passage of Proposition 13.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 26, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 26, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Proposition 13 - Implementation

Item ID: 2257AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Tax Reform Committee will present signed petitions to the City Council re requested repeal of 3 ordinances levying assessments on street sweeping and sewer service, and an increase in the utility users' tax from 5% to 7%.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 16, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 16, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Taxation

Item ID: 3325AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Racing improprieties and cheating alleged at Santa Anita Park. "Sponging" speculations are causing an increase in security policies at Santa Anita Park. Fist-sized sponges have been allegedly placed in horses' nostrils to impede their breathing capabilities, and thus, their chances of winning.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 29, 2001

Pages: p. 1, 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 29, 2001

Pages: p. 1, 8

Subjects: Santa Anita Park--2001-2010

Item ID: 33605AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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After considerable discussion City Council has decided to delay a decision on Best Disposal's request to increase the trash rates by 40.6%.

The city council has decided to review the expenditure for lights for the civic center soccer field during the upcoming budget study.

The City Council has decided not to go to the public to study the possibility of scrapping its Fire Department in favor of county services.

The Arcadia City Council debated the question of whether Council and Board of Education elections should be combined and decided to study the issue in greater detail in the coming election.

Articles on Wilderness Park

Council has postponed their decision on Best Disposal's request for an increase in the trash pick-up rate pending a study of increases in other cities by other companies. In October, Best asked for a 40% increase. They are now requesting an 80% increase.

The City Council on December 16 by a 3-2 vote decided not to apply for federal funds under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, even though the Council-appointed committee recommended that it apply.

The Arcadia City Council will request bids on a downsized skate park (skatepark) to be constructed at Bonita Park.

The City Council approved $32,000 for expansion of Wilderness Park. The city now has title to Clamshell Canyon southeast of the present park. 94 acres were purchased from George Elkins and 10 acres from Mrs. Ruth Schroeder.

Summary of the number and duties of the special security people employed by Fashion Park.

The Arcadia Tax Reform Committee has officially been formed and will petition the City Council to rescind the new sewer and street-sweeping levies and the increase of the utility tax from 5% to 7%.

On a 3-2 vote, Arcadia City Council turned down a staff request for a study session on current status of Group W cable television.

Alternatives for achieving a balanced budget were presented to Staff and the City Council.

City Council is looking at fee increases, proposed elimination of as many as 14 full-time positions and other controversial alternatives to balance the 1996-97 budget.

The first public hearing on the closure of two public schools was held December 10. Most of the speakers urged the Board to look for other alternatives to closure. The savings isn't enough to justify the move. The Space Utilization Committee did not explore alternatives to closure.

A proposed ordinance to allow bingo will require more study. Mayor Lauber has appointed a committee to look into it.

The Arcadia City Council ignored a request from the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee to vote again on taxes approved in June, 1978, following passage of Proposition 13.

The Arcadia Tax Reform Committee will present signed petitions to the City Council re requested repeal of 3 ordinances levying assessments on street sweeping and sewer service, and an increase in the utility users' tax from 5% to 7%.

Racing improprieties and cheating alleged at Santa Anita Park. "Sponging" speculations are causing an increase in security policies at Santa Anita Park. Fist-sized sponges have been allegedly placed in horses' nostrils to impede their breathing capabilities, and thus, their chances of winning.