The City Council, in emergency session, cancelled its contract with City Refuse Service and awarded an emergency contract for 90 days to Best Disposal Co. of Monrovia.
The City Council on Tuesday December 18 by a 4-1 vote introduced an ordinance approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Redevelopment project.
Summary of changes in the redevelopment law to become effective January 1, 1977. Now it will be up to the Community Redevelopment Agency to justify its processes.
The City Council with Scott and Saelid dissenting voted to enter into an agreement for 1 year with H.U.D. and request $30,000 under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
Summary of actions taken by the City Council in its role of redevelopment agency. Among these: 1. Glenn of California property on Santa Clara 2. Arrangement with Mr. and Mrs. Link who need additional land to extend their manufacturing firm on 3rd Avenue.
Robert Considine, Pasadena City College trustee from the Arcadia district will not seek another term. December 9 is the first day to file for the March 8, 1977 election. January 1 is the deadline for filing.
Arcadia Methodist Hospital is seeking approval from the California Department of Health for a $15 million building program. Included would be a 3-story addition to house emergency services, remodeling, and a parking structure.
City Attorney Phillips warned residents that raising worms in their backyards would violate two city ordinances: 1. Operating a business in a residential area. 2. Keeping manure in quantities would constitute a nuisance and is prohibited.
A new regional federally funded program, called NERBIT (Northeast Regional Burglary Investigative Team) went into operation July 1, 1975. While Arcadia is not a participant due to a man-power shortage, Police Chief Martin expects spin-off benefits to accrue to the city.
Marquee West was given a 30 day extension on its permit to operate. Joe Ramsey, one of the operators, said they are checking on a possible new location.
The City Council will hold a meeting on January 29 to provide citizens with information on the city's proposed participation in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.