Candidates discuss their positions on charter change at a forum presented by the Arcadia Republican Women's Club last week. The amendment will be on the April 10 ballot.
City of Arcadia to place three measures on November 8, 2022 ballot. 1. Proposed City Charter Amendment Measure. The City Charter was last amended in 1998. The citizen-led Charter Review Committee recommends updates to mirror changes in state laws since 1998 and to reflect current local government standards, to include a) mirroring changes in state laws to increase voter turnout by moving the date of regularly scheduled city council elections from April in even-numbered years to the November Statewide General Election in even-numbered years. b) recognizing the city's change to by-district elections as required by California Voting Rights Act. c) Creating a rotation of mayor and mayor pro tem positions every 9.5 months to allow all council members to serve during their term. d) Change position of City Clerk from elected to appointed. e) other amendments to streamline government, utilize technology and increase transparency. 2. Two measures to increase locally controlled funding. One measure would increase Arcadia's local tax on stays at hotels and motels from 10% to 12%--similar rate to many neighboring cities. The other measure would enact a local tax on sports wagers if sports betting becomes legal in California through State Proposition 26, also on the November ballot
The City Council on May 6 passed a resolution as required by law consenting to the annexation of the Anoakia area. They also passed a second resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors to hold off on any general plans or zone change hearings until after the annexation election is held.
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The Arcadia City Council is considering changes to fees charged by the city through the Development Services Department. One change might be a $25 fee for new business license applications. The fees may increase for design review of new commercial projects and appeals from an architectural review board to the Planning Commission. The General plan amendment fee may drop and tentative tract maps for condos may drop. The city plans to increase fines for code violations.
Arcadia City Council will discuss whether a measure to end term limits should be placed on a future citywide ballot. The City Charter requires council members that have served two consecutive four-year terms to take a two-year break before they can serve another term. The charter can only be amended by a voter approved measure.
Feasibility study for the provision of outside fire responses services to Sierra Madre commissioned. Arcadia City Council, led by Mayor Sho Tay, approved the study to be conducted to weigh the pros and cons of providing fire suppression services to the City of Sierra Madre.
Plans for a new City Hall building have moved into a second design phase, after officials approved a preliminary design package and dedicated a five-month process to fleshing out further details.
Plan to consolidate elections debated. City Council and Board of Education informally discussing consolidating their elections, would require charter change.
Arcadia voters will have an opportunity to vote for a change in the city charter at the April 10 election. A majority vote will be required to elect future members to the City Council of amendment is passed.
Plans and blueprints of Arcadia City Yard located at 34 S. Fourth St. and 35 S. Fifth St. By Richard K. Weimer, Architect at 75 N. Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, CA. The first one in the roll is dated 12/21/1955, some are dated November, 1965, most are dated 12/21/1965 and 12/23/1965, and the rest ar…
Plans and blueprints of Arcadia City Yard located at 34 S. Fourth St. and 35 S. Fifth St. By Richard K. Weimer, Architect at 75 N. Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, CA. The first one in the roll is dated 12/21/1955, some are dated November, 1965, most are dated 12/21/1965 and 12/23/1965, and the rest are undated.
The proposal by the Youth Master Plan Steering Committee for after-school programs will not be funded by the City at this time, but further discussions will continue.
A proposed city ordinance sets forth a general noise regulation. It sets decibel levels which could not be exceeded. The City Council will study the proposal.