The Arcadia City Council approved an ordinance amendment loosening store display restrictions and decided to maintain the first floor retail restrictions on buildings in the downtown business district.
An extensive survey by a Los Angeles based real estate consulting firm rated the cost of doing business in a number of California cities, including Arcadia.
The Arcadia Business Association has requested a moratorium on beauty and nail shop in the downtown business district. There are reportedly 16 salons downtown and another 8 more on First Avenue south of California.
City Council candidates running in the April 14th election give their views on how Arcadia can encourage growth and attract new businesses to the city.
Threatened with a law suit from developers of a proposed striptease club, Arcadia city council members unanimously approved an emergency ordinance that clears the way for all-nude dancing.
Threatened with a law suit, Arcadia may relax an ordinance governing adult business, clearing the way for an all-nude striptease club proposed for an industrial area.
The new City Council has several options to try to fill the projected $2.2 million general fund budget gap. Options include dipping into city reserves, raising taxes and fees, salary cuts and layoffs.
The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, welcomed a new business into the city. Monite's Antiques and Objects of Art, which has been open since April, features antiques and collectibles, paintings, French imports and furniture.
An ordinance has been adopted to regulate adult entertainment facilities as Arcadia faces the opening of a juice bar/alcohol free nude dancing club planned for 1580 Clark Street. A possible lawsuit was planned if the City denied the business from opening.
The City Council voted unanimously to allow construction of a 50,000 sq. ft., 24 hour Albertson's market at Live Oak and Tyler Avenues. The complex, to be completed in January 1995, includes a 2800 sq. ft. restaurant and space for small shops.