Arcadia City Council approved an update to the cross-department software Laserfiche. The update, budgeted to cost $33,785, is essential to the digitization of city records.
City Manager Bill Kelly outlined his proposed budget for the 2003-2004 fiscal year which begins July 1. The Arcadia City Council will hold a public hearing and is scheduled to adopt it at its June 17 meeting.
Councilman Charles Gilb believes businesses all important. He is a candidate for re-election for Arcadia City Council. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.
Mayor Jack Saelid, incumbent candidate for Arcadia City Council, believes proper land usage is a major problem. He is committed to maintaining Arcadia's standards as a fine residential community. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.
Bill Kuyper is a civil engineer with 20 years experience and a candidate for Arcadia City Council. He wants to "wait, evaluate all factors." See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.
In lieu of pay raises, Arcadia City Council members and city employees will see an increase in the city's contribution to their health benefits. "It is fair because in these economic times, we couldn't afford to give (employees) anything else," said Mayor Peter Amundson. The total fiscal impact will be $56,750 for all employees.
Arcadia City Council hears residents' concerns about large housing development and its associated loss of native sycamore trees. Council official abandons China and Taiwan (sister city) trip for now.
Arcadia officials respond to document connecting councilman John Wuo with Gemcoin CEO George Klau. Wuo says connections to Gemcoin have nothing to do with city business.
Arcadia City Council gives Westfield Santa Anita mall the okay to host dance studios, car washes, auto detailers, and chair massages, in an effort to attract new tenants and customers. Council members also indicated that they support the concept of a medical office building on Santa Anita Park property.
Arcadia City Council approves proposed downtown development zoning changes, specifically regarding downtown Arcadia mixed-use development. Council member April Verlato recused herself from these discussions.
Remembering Charles Gilb on Veterans Day. Biography of Charles Gilb, "Potato King," a former Staff Sergeant in the Marine Corps, businessman in the produce industry and former Arcadia City Council member. He served four terms as mayor.