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.
January 12 was the first day that candidates for City Council could take out nomination papers. Those doing so were incumbents Charles Gilb and Jack Saelid. Don Pellegrino of Pellegrino's Restaurant has indicated that he will also file. Others are also considering running.
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 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 lawsuit against the city of Arcadia by the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee & Paul Gann's People's Advocate will be heard April 20, 1979. The committee has collected $4020.00 from 22 cities to date.
The Community Development Advisory Committee on November 12 voted to recommend that the City Council apply for a second year of H. U. D. funding "for the express purpose of developing additional information and input."
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%.
Ground was broken on March 28, 1976 for the new City Council Chambers addition to City Hall. It will be a completely separate building to the west of the present structure.
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%.
The City Council is facing the need to either refurbish and enlarge the existing Council Chambers or to build a new building. the second alternative seem the most likely, as the space vacated in the present City Hall could be used for crowded city departments.
Arcadia has been officially approved by the American Revolutionary Bicentennial Committee as a Bicentennial city. Such approval is necessary before the city can participate in the many functions and activities of the ARBC.
Anoakia property annexation papers drawn up. The City Council has instructed its staff to file an annexation application and environmental impact report. It would be in essence a re-annexation, as the area was once part of the city and was de-annexed in 1904. The proposed area also encompasses 16 single family homes.