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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 6, 1984 - General Municipal Election - Voter Pamph D — E — F — G — H CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH VOTER'S PAMPHLET GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER'6, 1984 I , CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS Although all candidates had the opportunity to submit such a statement, this pamphlet does not contain a complete.list of i candidates and a complete list of candidates appears on the sample ballot. Each statement is volunteered by the candidate, and is printed at his own expense. MEASURES AND ARGUMENTS The following arguments for and against the city measures have been filed with the City Clerk pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 3, Division 5 (Sections 5010 to 5016, inclusive) of the Elections Code of the State of California. Arguments in support or opposi- tion of the proposed laws are the opinions of the authors. i Compiled and Prepared by Alicia M.Wentworth, City Clerk City Hall, 2000 Main Street P.O. Box 190 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714/536-5210, 714/536-5404 STATEMENT OF. JOHN HORNE CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Name: John Horne I Age: 61 . i Occupation: Information Systems.Analyst/Business Consultant Education and Qualifications: B.A. in Mathematics from University of Texas. A.A. in electronics from Riverside City College. Certificates in Data Processing, Manufacturing Control, Computer Programming. Extra studies in physics, en- gineering fundamentals, social and biological sciences. Experienced estimator and highway designer. 8 years government and military experience. 14 years heavy industry and engineering.,20 years insurance and small business. Worked on systems processing 50 million dollars monthly.Current skills on latest compu- ters. I Married 37 years—3 grandchildren. Wife is self-employed. My family was at Jamestown. Wife was legal immigrant with no knowledge of English. 7 college degrees in family, but we fought our way up from poverty of the Great De- pression. Cooperative industry and volunteer group financial support might help with civic projects which could include Paramedics,child care centers, and protected hous- ing for abused women and children-Child support agreements should be enforced to reduce welfare costs. All voters should have a voice in controversial projects with potential negative environmental impact.Such projects include power plant location,sewage dispos- al, highway relocation, and housing permits in areas exposed to flooding. iEncourage clean high-technology industrial expansion to provide a better tax base,. local jobs, and reduced freeway traffic congestion. I JOHN HORNE 4 I I � � STATEMENT OF STATEMENT,OF PETER GREEN FRANK MIRJAHANGIR CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Name: Peter Green Name: Frank Mirjahangir Age: 58 Age: 42 I Occupation: Scientist/College Educator Occupation: Businessman/Planning Commissioner Education and Qualifications: In return for your vote,I shall dedicate my energy, Education and Qualifications: After 9 years serving Huntington Beach from experience, and education to creating a better Huntington Beach. Three college INSIDE City Hall, I'm uniquely-qualified to be your councilman. I know our degrees,administrative experience,and 14 years of civic involvement have given community from the inside out! j me the background necessary to understand your needs and to be effective in finding timely, practical solutions. No other council candidate —including the incumbents—has my history of effectiveness working with citizens, staff and council for so many years. I share your concern about reducing flooding risk near drainage channels and the Santa Ana riverbed.Relocation sites must be found for mobile homeowners facing I know the system and its imperfections, first hand. displacement by redevelopment.More low cost housing is needed for seniors.Our I've held an important City Hall Position. neighborhoods must be protected from toxic waste dump spillage and defended against unwanted traffic caused by proposals such as the Pacific Coast Highway I've seen the administrative waste. i reroute. Our streets, parks, and neighborhoods must be safe for all. I've watched bureaucratic growth. As your Councilman I can offer you:the analytical skills of a scientist;the proven . I've seen taxes rise. abilities of an experienced administrator; the communication skills of a college educator;the active concern for a quality environment of an involved citizen;and My experience and education have prepared me to plug the loopholes and stop the determination, as a homeowner and parent, to insure that'Huntington Beach the drain on your income. But, I need your help. continues to be the city you and I are proud to say we live in. I have a B.A. in Engineering and a Masters in Business, but we both know Please give me your vote. degrees don't make leaders. PETER GREEN It takes dedication, caring and common sense! I'm dedicated to serving EVERY citizen of Huntington Beach—not just a chosen few. I really care about Crime,Public Safety,Senior Citizens,Affordable l Housing, Child Care, Youth Programs and.Lowering Taxes! I have the common sense to put PEOPLE first. My wife and I have three children and a business here.We want them to grow in a clean, safe and prosperous atmosphere. If you share our goals, vote FRANK MIRJAHANGIR your councilman. FRANK MIRJAHANGIR � i - DECLARACION DE STATEMENT OF FRANK MIRJAHANGIR DENNIS W. MILLER CANDIDATO PARA EL PUESTO DE CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF SOCIO DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Nombre: Frank Mirjahangir Name: Dennis W. Miller Edad: 42 Age: 37 Ocupaci6n: Comerciante/Comisionado de Planificaci6n Occupation: Planner/Engineer Educacion y Calificaciones: Despuds de servirle a Huntington Beach de ADEN- Education and Qualifications:Being born and raised in Southern California makes TRO del Palacio Municipal, estoy unicamente calificado para ser su concejal. me appreciate our life style. After graduation from Cal Poly I spent ten years iConozco nuestra comunidad a fondo! working throughout the United States and overseas. This gave me the chance to work and live with the people of Europe, South America, Mexico and Africa.'In Ningun otro candidato para el concejo—incluyendo los funcionarios—tiene mi my last seven years as owner of two businesses based in Huntington Beach, I historia de eficacia en trabajar con los ciudadanos, el personal y el concejo. depend on the local economy. Yo conozco.el sistema y sus imperfecciones, de primera mano. The quality of our life style must be continually evaluted and work must be done Yo he ocupado una posici6n importante en el Palacio Municipal. to keep and improve what we have. I favor development because our economy Yo he visto el desperdicio administrativo. depends on it. But we have to maintain our open beach and strive for open areas Yo he observado el crecimiento burocratico. and green belts. A drive through Mission Viejo is an example of good planning. Yo he visto como han aumentado los impuestos. My thirty-seven years make a good combination of experience and drive that is needed to seek solutions to our problems.My wife and I also want our young son to Mi experiencia y educaci6n me ban preparado para tapar las escapatorias y parar el agotamiento de sus ingresos. Pero, necesito su ayuda. be educated properly and I respect our public education system. I am also familiar with the problems my parents faced as senior citizens on a fixed income. Tengo licenciatura en ingenierfa y maestria en comercio, pero ambos sabe- If you feel that the silent majority is losing its voice,vote for Dennis W.Miller. mos que los tttulos no forman a los Wers. iSe necesita dedicaci6n, interes y sentido comun! DENNIS W. MILLER Yo estoy dedicado a servir a CADA ciudadano de Huntington Beach—no solo a unos pocos escogidos. i A mi verdaderamente me importa el crimen,la seguridad p6blica,los ciudadanos mayores, viviendas de costo bajo, ciudado para ninos,'programas de juventud y bajar los impuestos! r Yo tengo el sentido comun de poner a LA GENTE primero. Mi esposa y yo tenemos tres hijog y un negocio aquf. Queremos que ellos crezcan en una atm6sfera limpia, sana y pr6spera. Si Ud. comparte mis objectivos,vote por'FRANK MIRJAHANGIR para su ; concejal. FRANK MIRJAHANGIR STATEMENT OF � STATEMENT OF THOMAS J. MAYS JAY D. STOUT CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Name: Tom Mays Name: Jay D. Stout Age: 30 Age: 42 Occupation: Business Manager/Senior Analyst, Occupation: Financial Auditor McDonnell Douglas Corp., Hunt. Beach Education and Qualifications:Huntington Beach is a desirable place to live.I want Education and Qualifications: Bachelors Degree, UCLA; Masters Degree, Uni- to assure that it remains just that.We must no longer be served by leaders who have versity of Chicago in Political Science with a business and economics background. interests in conflilet with the City nor leaders who wish laws changed for their own Married, one daughter and long time resident of Huntington Beach. purposes.Too many vital issues face this City Council.We need leaders who stand As a native Southern Californian with deep roots in Huntington Beach,I have a for a purpose and vote that purpose consistently. great concern for the city's future,its problems,its people,and their values.I want As a professional auditor and a community leader, my credentials will help lead to maintain our city as a secure and beautiful place for your family and mine to live this city toward its destiny as the Gem of the South Coast. Good fiscal manage- and work. ment is the key to this success.Development of Bolsa Chica will bring new growth I have gained significant insight and understanding of the-community by and revenues to our city which can co-exist with the natural setting and habitat working as a member of the Economic Advisory Board, the Housing and Com- already there. Downtown Huntington Beach must become a vital beach front munity Development Advisory Board and the Board of Directors and Area center which will attract stable new businesses and tourism dollars.Fire and police Speaker for Neighborhood Watch. services must be maintained at the highest level possible,.The interests of you,the taxpayers, must be paramount in any decision made affecting this city. Well planned developement of our industrial/commercial areas are vital to I want to serve you as your Council Representative.Iwant to serve this City.Vote reduce the tax burden of residential property owners and help provide employment opportunities. New and businesslike leadership is needed in Huntington Beach, on November 6. Puf Stout on the City Council for You! and I believe my background and experience gives me the judgement to offer that JAY D. STOUT leadership. Determined to make decisions based on the real needs.of the community and its citizens,I am committed to listening to both sides of issues. I ask for your vote on Tuesday, November 6, 1984. THOMAS J. MAYS f STATEMENT OF STATEMENT OF ELAINE A. CRAFT RUTH FINLEY CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE.OF MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Name: Elaine A. Craft Name: Ruth Finley Age: fifty-five Age: 60 Occupation: Civic Leader—City Arts Commissioner Occupation: Councilwoman- Businesswoman Education and Qualifications: Studied for B.A. — Wm. Jewell College, A.A. Education and Qualifications:My record on the City Council is concrete proof that Orange Coast College.Honesty,integrity,and courage to care enough to represent I firmly and consistently represent the interests of the community. the citizens of our city is what I offer. pr I bring to the Council qualifications arising from my background as: active I have actively worked for the development of Huntington Beach in the areas of resident of 19 years, Planning Commissioner,Grand Juror, and partner in family business(through the Chamber of Commerce), education, and cultural develop- businesses.These qualifications have been strengthened by my experience on the ment. - City Council. I will be a full time councilperson. In 1981 1 served capably as your Mayor. In fifteen years of continuing volunteer service I have served as president of many " I opposed trash fees and a water fee increase. I will continue to demand efficient civic organizations. Among them: Historical Society, Friends of the Library, management and elimination of bureaucratic waste. Co-Ordinating Council, Patrons of Goldenwest College, Womens Division, Among my priorities have been wholehearted advocacy of our fine library and Chamber of Commerce, and other boards too numerous to list. park system, aid to efforts to combat teenage chemical dependency, support of In 1975 I was chosen Citizen-of-the-Year,and in 1983,Mother-of-the-Year.I am senior programs, protection for mobile home residents, and encouragement of marred, and raised our family of eight children here. Neighborhood Watch programs. I know this city well, and approach its problems and concerns as an experienced After years of having my warnings about flood dangers ignored,the 1983 disaster person with demonstrated administrative ability. My candidacy is not a stepping- unfortunately proved me right. I will make every effort to have the city play an stone to higher political office, but a further opportunity for public service. aggressive role in securing flood safety. I will meet the challenge of our city's continued growth with responsibility, and The confidence,effectiveness and experience I will bring to the next four years,is will be avilable to respond to your concerns. particularly needed on the City Council as we strive to protect our positive achievements and make Hungington Beach an even better place in which to live, I care, and will continue to work for you. play, work and invest. Elect Elaine Craft on Nov. 6. RUTH E. FINLEY ELAINE A. CRAFT i STATEMENT OF STATEMENT OF JACK KELLY BUD BELSITO CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OF.THE CITY COUNCIL Name: Jack Kelly Name: Bud Belsito Age: 57 Age: 49 Occupation: Actor/Businessman/Mayor Occupation: Attorney/Businessman Education and Qualifications: I have served four years and seven months on the Education and Qualifications:Juris Doctor/Law;Masters Degree in Public Admi- awareness of the judgment City council of Huntington Beach. This current year as Mayor has increased my nistration:Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. Extensive experience in Muni- cipal government including planning,budgeting and 4 years as a City Administra- can only be made by seven duly elected Councilpersons. tor. Member of the Board of Directors of Blue Cross ,of California. Huntington Beach has achieved a maturity which demands even more significant I promise, without qualification or equivocation to: public attention to the decision making process. This is a process which affects 180,000 citizens and creates policy for the expenditure of a fiscal 84/85 budget 1. Accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative approximating 80 million dollars. 2. Dedicate my time and service to you Because Huntington Beach is the 3rd largest city in Orange County,,and the llth 3. Provide you with stable and responsive leadership largest city in California, Council's ever increasing responsibility to deal with higher levels of government must be effective. City Council's decision making 4. Maintain the integrity of the Office of City Council process must successfuly interface with an astonishing variety of vital issues if our 5. Be Brief community is to reach the political stature we justly deserve. I respectfully seek your favorable consideration of my candidacy for re-election to After 19 years of working/living in Huntington Beach; watching my 4 children grow up;becoming a Grandparent twice over;and sharing 27 wonderful years with the office of Member of the City Council. my wife,Anita,who was Huntington Beach Citizen of the Year in 1978,1 realize JACK KELLY how much this City is a part of me. I would be very honored and proud to serve you as your City Councilman. Thank you! FLOYD B. BELSITO I { I STATEMENT OF STATEMENT OF " JOHN ERSKINE RANDY A. DURDA CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Name: John Erskine Name: Randy A. Durda Age: 33 Age: 29 Occupation: Businessman/Attorney Occupation: Engineering Contractor Education and Qualifications:Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Education and Qualifications:High School and CLI Institute:Resident of HB for Law and B.A.from California State University at Fullerton;member of California 11 years. I believe democracy in this country was developed to give each citizen a and Federal District Court Bars;practical experience as a legislative advocate and chance to participate in the political process. As your Councilman, my first executive officer in private industry. commitment is to the well being of our city. I will be responsible to all of the citizens in our city and not solely to those who elect me nor to any organization of I am committed to bringing the city of Huntington Beach consistent leadership to which I may be a member.My prime responsibility is to each citizen regardless of ensure that our quality of life continues., age,race,creed,color,sex,or national origin.I will encourage ideas and opinions As a Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner,I have sought a streamlined city from the citizens of our city and endeavor to incorporate their views in the government that is fiscally sound and accessible to all citizens. I will do the same deliberation and decisions of the council.I will devote sufficient thought,time and as a member of the City Council. study to proposed issues to be able to base my decisions upon all available facts and vote my honest convictions unswayed by partisan bias of any kind. I believe I I support continued emphasis on public safety, particularly through the police have a lot to contribute to our city and feel I can do it best by serving as your next department's burglary prevention/education and Neighborhood Watch programs. Councilman. Programs for the senior community and youth activities should be maintained RANDY A. DURDA through strong citizen support.Recreational opportunities,parks and sports facili- ties are also important in this regard, and I am determined to ensure that our city has the best. Additionally, our city must work closely with other governmental agencies in achieving increased flood control protection, traffic and circulation improve- ments, and toxic waste cleanup. I pledge to remain accessible; if I can answer any questions now, please don't hesitate to call me at 714/964-6837. Vote for John Erskine on November 6! JOHN ERSKINE t i I MEASURE D Shall exisiaig City Charter Section 300 be amended to YES PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT D remove the limitation barring a person from serving more than two consecutive terms as a City Council The Charter of the City of Huntington Beach is hereby amended by amending member? NO Section 300 to read as follows: Section 300. CITY COUNCIL,ATTORNEY,CLERK AND TREASUR- ER. TERMS. The elective officers of the City shall consist of a City Council of seven members, a City Clerk, a City Treasurer and a City Attorney, all to be elected from the City at large at the times and in the,manner provided in this Charter and who shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors qualify. Subject to the provisions of this Charter,the five members of the City Council in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and until their successors are elected and qualified, and shall constitute the City Council until two additional members are elected as hereinafter provided.Four members of the City Council shall be elected at the general municipal election held in April, 1966, and each fourth year thereafter. Three members of the City Council shall,be elected at the general municipal election held in April, 1968,and each fourth year thereafter.No person j E A In the event this Charter shall not take effect in time to elect four members of the City Council at the general municipal election held in April, 1966, and only two members of the City Council are then elected,a special election shall be called and held not less than sixty(60)nor more than ninety(90)days after the effective date of this Charter to elect two additional members of the City Council for the remainder of the terms expiring in April., 1970. Subject to the provisions of this Charter,the City Clerk,City Treasurer and City Attorney in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and the qualification of their succes- sors- A City Clerk and City Treasurer shall be elected at the general municipal election held in April, 1968,and each fourth year thereafter.A City Attorney shall be elected in April, 1966, and each fourth year thereafter. The term of each member of the City Council, the City Clerk, the City Treasurer and the City Attorney shall commence on the first Monday following his election.Ties in voting among candidates for office shall be settled by the casting of lots. j CITY ATTORNEYS IMPARTIAL ' ( __�GUMENT IN,FAVOR OF MEASURE D ANALYSIS OF MEASURE D The existing two term limit for the Huntington Beach City Council must be The existing City Charter has a two-term limit upon the number of consecu- repealed! Section 300 of the City Charter,enacted in 1978 has taken away your tive terms a member of the Council may serve. control of who will serve on your City Council. The City of Huntington Beach has a seven member City Council;a majority is ' Approval of Measure D will do away with any limit on the number of Y g Y j Y consecutive terms a member of the Council may serve. four.In 1986 you will lose this majority without a vote from you,the voter,if you do not repeal this unjust restriction of your FREE CHOICE . . . Huntington Beach is no longer a small City!With a population of more than 185,000, it is the tenth largest in California. Size alone demands experienced, seasoned leadership on your City Council to lead us into the future. You,the voter, should be able to elect any person to City Council you wish! Right now you cannot do this if the person has already served two terms! An elected incumbent must leave office after two terms!THIS DEPRIVES YOU OF LOCAL CONTROL!!! In 1986 you will lose 4 experienced members of your Council which is a majority!For many months while these new people are learning the City Govern- ment your City could be in limbo; Decision-making ability and the extent of the Council to govern a $100 million plus budget could be a problem. This law limits the,resident/voter in deciding who can run for City Council by eliminating any person who has served two terms. We feel this limits you on your choice and must be removed. . . Return to yourself the unlimited right to vote for the Council-of your choice. You, the voter, must have the power to elect those you want to serve you on the City Council, not a "Limited Choice". . Vote . . . YES . . . FOR FREEDOM OF CHOICE on Measure D, Nov. I -6, 1984. DON MacALLISTER JOHN THOMAS Councilman Mayor Pro-Tem . City of Huntington Beach" City of Huntington Beach l I ' I I j REBI__'AL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF ME/C,=IRE D _ ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE D It is ironic that the pro argument for this highly suspect amendment to our In 1978, after a lengthy study of the city charter, a citizens charter revision City Charter has been written in a hysterical and frightening fashion. committee recommended a limit of council terms to two consecutive four year City voters approved the two-term limit by a substantial margin. They were terms.The city council put this on the ballot and the voters overwhelmingly voted well aware of the repercussions of this restriction on those politicians who wish to in favor of it. The voters showed good judgment at that time and one has to build their own power bases in the city, with little regard for the people they are speculate why the present council wishes to overturn this. supposed to serve. We do not need entrenched politicians beholden to and elected by special Eight years of service in today's political environment, on a parttime basis interest groups.Nor do we need complacent officeholders who have grown tired of along with a fulltime occupation, leaves little room for continuing creative ideas the continued challenge and demands of public service. To ensure a viable j and fresh perspective. Entrenchment is inevitable, and the belief that one is democracy we need more people•involved,not an elite few. We need people who absolutely indispensible to the operation of the City.This could not be farther from wish to contribute their best service to the community as opposed to those who the truth,as witnessed by our everchanging City Councils during the past 20 years, seek office for their personal self interest or business. The demands on a council in a era of rapid growth, perplexing problems and controversial issues. member are horrendous and if they are balancing a full time job,plus have family responsibilities,eight years is a long time to expect them to juggle such a routine It is insulting to those citizens who wish to participate in their community to and still preserve their enthusiasm, good judgment and civility in serving the even suggest that we must continue with a councilmember because that person is public. "experienced."At any one election there will be at least 3 carryover councilmem- bers to assist the newly elected members in becoming acquainted with the City We,the undersigned former Mayors of Huntington Beach urge you to VOTE Government. NO on Measure D. Huntington Beach does not need the type of entrenchment experienced by NORMA BRANDEL GIBBS JACK GREEN some large Cities,where election to the Council often becomes a lifetime tenure, JERRY A. MATNEY RON SHENKMAN and selfish special interest groups exert tremendous power. DR. DONALD D. SHIPLEY Your NO Vote on November 6 on Measure D will ensure that it will not happen here. JACK GREEN NORMA BRANDEL GIBBS Former Mayor Former Mayor RON SHENKMAN DR. DONALD D. SHIPLEY Former Mayor Former Mayor JERRY A. MATNEY Former Mayor I i Shall exi, .ng City Charter Section 310 be repealed, MEASURE E and Sections 300 and 403,which provide for an elected YES PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT E City Clerk, be amended to permit the appointment of The Charter of the City of Huntington Beach is hereby amended by repealing the City.Clerk by the City Administrator, subject to section 310, and amending sections 300 and 403 to read as-follows: approval of the City Council, with duties and powers NO Section 300. CITY COUNCIL,ATTORNEY,GLERK AND TREASUR- prescribed by ordinance? ER. TERMS. The elective officers of the City shall consist of a City Council of seven members, a City Clerk a City Treasurer and a City Attorney, all to be elected from the City at large at the times and in the manner provided in this Charter and who shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors qualify. Subject to the provisions of this Charter,the five members of the City Council in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and until their successors are elected and qualified, and shall constitute the City Council until two additional members are helected as hereinafter provided.Four members of the City Council shall be elected pll at the general municipal election held in April, 1966, and each fourth year thereafter. Three members of the City Council shall be elected at the general municipal election held'in April, 1968,and each fourth year thereafter.No person shall be elected as a member of the City Council for more than two consecutive terms and no person who has been a member for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected a member shall be elected to the City Council more than one further consecutive term. In the event this Charter shall not take effect in time to elect four members of the City Council at the general municipal election held in April, 1966, and only two members of the City Council are then elected,a special election shall be called and held not less than sixty(60)nor more than ninety(90)days after the effective date of this Charter to elect two additional members of the City Council for the remainder of the terms expiring in April, 1970. Subject to the provisions of this Charter, the QPf--0er1F, City Treasurer and City Attorney in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and the qualification of their succes- sors. A City-E-leek aAd City Treasurer shall be elected at the general municipal election held"in ApriP, 1968,and each fourth year thereafter.A City Attorney shall be elected in April, 1966, and each fourth year thereafter. The term of each member of the City Council, the �«.o amity Clerk, the City Treasurer and the City Attorney shall commence on the first Monday following his election.Ties in voting among candidates for office shall.be settled by the casting I of lots. i —' �-- —� CITY- f T ERK D!1WE-RQ AND nTTTT�e��.ro City 10Fk The City co( '1 shall maintain by ordinance a comprehens,• personnel Seetieft , r r axco ::z�a a v x xao w-cix�—civrc system for the Cit,-;hall have the��er- and shall be r-equiFed to � .i'he City Administrator,Assistant City Adminis,.motor and any officers designated as elective by the Charter shall be,exempt. The system shall (0 ARead all meetings of the City Council,unless O*eused,afi e Fesponsi consist of the establishment of minimum standards of employment and qualifica- tions for the various classes of employment and procedures to be followed in pr-eeeedings of the�ity Couneil in books that shall beaF appropriate titles and be advancement,demotion,suspension and discharge of employees included within the system, as the City Council shall determine to be for the best interest of the public service. The ordinance shall designate the appointive officers and em- or-difianees and resolutions, with the eet4ifieate of the Clerk annexed to eaeh ployees who shall be included within the system. By subsequent ordinances the thereof stating th safne to be the original OF a e0ffeet e8py,and as to an eMinaftee City Council may amend the system or the list of appointive officers and em- g pubheation, stating that the safne has been published or- pa4ed in ployees included within the system,provided,however,that once included within aeeer-d nee with this Ghat,e the"system,no officer or employee shall be withdrawn therefrom(unless the office or position is actually abolished or eliminated) without the approval of such withdrawal at a regular or special election by a majority of the voters voting on (d) Keep all books and FeCOMS ift his POSSeSSiOR PFOPer-ly indexed and open such proposition. The system shall comply with all other provisions of this to publie inspection when not in aetual use. Charter. (4 Administer-oaths or-affifmatiefis,take affidavits and depositions peAain- ing to the affairs and basifiess of the City aad'eei4ify eepies of official recefds does in the futui-ze avail itself, of the pfevisions of the general laws of the State relative to the assessment of pr-epei4y and the celleetion of City taxes by eounty by oEdinanee of Feselation of the City Geufie4- The City Gler4E,may subjeet to the approval of the City Couneil,appoint(e) Be the eustedian of the of the City; deputy or-deputies to assist him or-art fef him,at sueh sal isatieft as the C •1 may b efdinanceor-msolutionpr-eser-ibe Section 403. PERSONNEL.In addition to the City Council,e City Clerk, a City Treasurer, a City Attorney and City Administrator, the officers and employees of the City shall consist of such other officers,assistants,deputies and employees'as the City Council may provide by ordinance or resolution. The City Council shall establish such reasonable compensation and fringe benefits as are appropriate by ordinance or resolution for such officers, officials and employees except as herein provided. i I i CITY ATTORNEY'S IMPARTIAI�'Fr .GUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE E J ANALYSIS OF MEASURE E The City Clerk's position has been an elected position since we were a small The existing City Charter provides for the election of the City Clerk by the beach community. Since the early part of this century, business affairs have qualified voters of the City at large. The proposed amendment would provide for become vastly more technical and complicated.Today,the Clerk must be profes- the appointment of the City Clerk by the City Administrator with the approval of sionally competent in order to serve the public satisfactorily. the City Council with duties and powers prescribed by ordinance. The City Clerk's position is responsible for keeping official records; this includes records of City Council actions, ordinances, resolutions, and official minutes. This position serves the City Council who is elected by you. The responsibility of the Clerk is clerical in nature. It is important that the Clerk be a true professional with proper skills in the area of record retention and retrieval.To ensure that the residents'expectations for excellence are achieved,it is imperative i that the individual who holds the position possesses those skills and knowledge to do the job. Continuing the practice of an elected official could shortchange the citizenry by electing someone who may not have the proper qualifications or skills.Once elected into the position an individual can rest easy knowing that their next evaluation is four years away at the next election. In the meantime,the City It j Clerk could easily run a poor or mediocre operation being responsible to no one. I� Elections are costly and raising political war chests should not be a Clerk's duty! An appointed Clerk enables the City Council and Administrator to test for. professional and skilled management in the Clerk's operation.An appointed Clerk is subject to evaluation and scrutiny by the City Administrator and the City Council on a regular basis. Let's bring Huntington Beach into the 1980's by voting for an appointed City Clerk position based upon sound business-like practices and demand that the individual possesses the necessary skills to do the job. Vote yes! i DON MacALLISTER Councilman City of Huntington Beach i R UTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF �ASURE E RGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE E The public has always voted to keep the City Clerk elected.The fact that only The City Clerk in Huntington Beach has been an elected position since the nine City Clerk's have been elected in 75 years says a lot for the elected profession. incorporation of the City of 1909. In 75 years, there have been a total of 9 City Clerks. In the State of California,50%of the 426 City Clerks are elected, including cities both large and small. The measure has been put on the ballot to be made appointive not less than four times in the past years and soundly voted down each time by the electorate. In keeping your City clerk elected, the City clerk is first obligated to the public and acts to maintain proper integrity in keeping records available. The one conflict that formerly existed is that of conducting the elections which has been eliminated by the electorates'vote to consolidate with the County A City Clerk in Huntington Beach has never been elected by having to raise in November of even numbered years. The County voting precincts are used and political war chests, but on merit alone. tabulation is conducted and certified by the County. By having well trained personnel in the City Clerk's Office,the electorate is Your Elected City Clerk is responsible for maintaining the official records of assured that qualified persons are capable of fulfilling the City Clerk's responsibi- the City and is not in a policy making position. The creation and maintenance of lilies as set forth in the City Charter. public records would be handled by your Elected City Clerk and Huntington Beach Protect your right to elect your City Clerk. residents would be assured that a competent City Clerk would be in charge. Vote NO on Measure E. i Your Elected City Clerk will always run an open,efficient office on a straight forward basis, impervious to internal pressures. ALICIA M. WENTWORTH I City Clerk i Your Elected City clerk must come to you every four years for reelection.The j information in the City Clerk's Office must be readily available to you—The Voting Public. VOTE NO ON MEASURE E ALICIA M. WENTWORTH Your City Clerk with 23 years'Experience i I I i i I Shall ex,--irng City Charter Section 311 be repealed, I�,� MEASURE F _� and Sections 300 and 403,which provide for an elected YES PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT F City Treasurer,be amended to permit the appointment i The Charter of the City of Huntington Beach is hereby amended by repealing of the City Treasurer by the City Administrator, sub- Section 311, and amending Sections 300 and 403 to read as follows: ject to approval of the City Council, with duties and NO powers prescribed by ordinance? Section 300. CITY COUNCIL, ATTORNEY, AND CLERK. AND T_ TERMS. The elective officers of the City shall consist of a City Council of seven members,a City Clerk,a City Treasurer'and a City Attorney,all to be elected from the City at large at the times and in the manner provided in this Charter and who shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors qualify. Subject to the provisions of this Charter,the five members of the City Council in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the ' expiration of their respective terms and until their successors are elected and qualified, and shall constitute the City Council until two additional-members are elected as hereinafter provided.Four members of the City Council shall be elected at the general municipal election held in April, 1966, and each fourth year thereafter. Three members of the City Council shall be elected at the general municipal election held in April, 1968,and each fourth year thereafter.No person shall be elected as a member of the City Council for more than two consecutive terms and no person who has been a member for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected a member shall be elected to the City Council more than one further consecutive term. In the event this Charter shall not take effect in time to elect four members of the City Council at the general municipal election held in April, 1966, and only two members of the City Council are then elected,a special election shall be called and held not less than sixty(60)nor more than ninety(90)days after the effective date of this Charter to elect two additional members of the City council for the remainder of the terms expiring in April, 1970. Subject to the provisions of this Charter,the City Clerk, City TFeesum and 'City Attorney in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and the qualification of their succes- sors. A City Clerk and City y T,oasur-e shall be elected at the general municipal election held in April, 1968,and each fourth year thereafter.A City Attorney shall be elected in April, 1966, and each fourth year thereafter. The term of each member of the City Council, the City Clerk, the City Treasurer and the City Attorney shall commence on the first Monday following his election.Ties in voting among candidates for office shall be settled by the casting I i of lots. 1 Sect� a311 r;t..T,e S,,.e, D,.,.ers and 1„t;es � ity:Freasurer- public service. 7 ordinance shall designate the appointive off.\.—s and em- 1. have the power- and shall be mqaifed-ta- ployees who shall be included within the system. By subsequent ordinances the City Council may amend the system or the list of appointive officers and em- ployees included within the'system,provided,however,that once included within the system,no officer or employee shall be withdrawn therefrom(unless the office and Feeeive all ta*es or-othef money Feeeiyab;e by the City&qfn the County,Slate or position is actually abolished or eliminated) without the approval of such withdrawal at a regular or special election by a majority of the voters voting on ageney of the City. such proposition. The system shall comply with all other provisions of this Charter. of the City eF any affiee,depaoment or-ageney of the City govefament and deposit to be deposited all funds eoming inte his hands in sueh depesitoFy as may be de signated ated by resolutionCity !`..,,of the ty neil n such Fe solution be .� ;f adopted,then ,ee..shoo.designated: writing y e y A dfftnisF er ; h d ti b th City it t r handling,and in eomplianee with all of the pfevisions of the State Constitution and laws of pfevided for- in this ChaFter- depositing and secur-ing of public Nads Mll r %xis. t6e eity Administ..eter- and City /"'..,,neil Peff f fn 1. theF duties te.t 'th this C__h new be ( � rzvr[rrvci�z-vcxxcx oacxoo cvixoivcon r�ricxx c:aiTccxcQcvx�'v-ixaa�oc The City Tfeasurer- >subject to the approval of the City Couneil, sueh deputy or-depaties to assist him or-aet feF appoint fion -as, the G-o-any-A-1 may by erdieanee or-resolution pr-eser-ibe. SECTION 403. PERSONNEL. In addition to the City Council, a City Clerk,a City TFeasWer, a City Attorney and City Administrator,the officers and employees of the City shall consist of such other officers,assistants,deputies and employees as the City Council may provide by ordinance or resolution. The City Council shall establish such reasonable compensation and fringe benefits as are appropriate by ordinance or resolution for such offices, officials and employees except as herein provided. The City Council shall maintain by ordinance a comprehensive personnel system for the City.The City-Administrator,Assistant City Administrator and any officers designated as elective by the Charter shall be exempt. The system shall consist of the establishment of minimum standards of employment and qualifica- tions for the various classes of employment and procedures,to be followed in advancement,demotion,suspension and discharge of employees included within the system, as the City Council shall determine to be for the best interest of the I 4 � CITY ATTORNEY'S IMPARTIAL J`' _#_.11_:jUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE F ANALYSIS OF MEASURE F The elected City Treasurer's position is a holdover from the days when our The existing City Charter provides for the election of the City Treasurer by city was a much smaller and less complex beach community. Today, we are the the qualified voters of the City at large. The proposed amendment would provide 10th largest California city with annual revenues which run into$10's of millions. ' for the appointment of the City Treasurer by the City Administrator with the Technology has had major impacts. It is the responsibility of the Treasurer to approval of the City Council with duties and powers prescribed by ordinance. invest public monies to yield the highest return on our tak dollars. Investment practices in the public sector are complex and important.Such responsibility needs to be entrusted to a person knowledgeable and experienced in fiscal affairs and not left to someone who, by chance, may get elected. He should not be obligated to anyone except the public,Elections cost money,and this position should be free of such obligations. Spokespersons for keeping the position elected may say that not having an elected Treasurer would remove the control of the public. Don't be fooled! This is definitely not the case. The voters do have direct control of the municipal government through their City Council who have the responsibility to ensure that community affairs are managed properly.The City Council is ultimate- ly responsible to see that individuals are employed who possess the professional knowledge and experience necessary to manage the investments of the city for the public and not for anyone's individual political whims which could cost the city millions. The question that must be asked is, "Do we take the risk of electing someone with little experience and training to be responsible for investing our tax dollars?" Other department heads are appointed, and our city operates profes- sionally and business like. I urge each voter to seriously consider making the Treasurer's position an appointed position responsible to the City Administrator and to your elected City Council. Protect the taxpayers' monies. Vote yes! DON MacALLISTER Councilman City of Huntington Beach i RLITTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF :._2ASURE F ` iGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE F The election of Public Fund Treasurers works in California. You the people want your City Treasurer elected. Huntington Beach is in good company. This is the 5th time in the past 16 years that you the voters have been asked to make the City Treasurer appointive, not elected. The Treasurer of California is elected. You are asked to turn it down again as you have 4 times before. The Treasurer of San Francisco is Elected. W The Treasurer of Orange County is Elected. Your elected City Treasurer knows he has to work for your interest,review- The Treasurers of 112 California cities are Elected, including: ing expenditures and earning maximum interest with your available tax funds. Alameda Your elected City Treasurer is responsive to your inquiries and problems with Baldwin Park the City. Burbank Your elected City Treasurer enforces the rules,because he must face you for re-election every 4 years, instead of having a "lifetime, safe job." Corona A question for you to answer for yourself;why do the City Councils and City Glendale Administrators continously try to get you to eliminate the elected City Treasurer Huntington Beach position? Inglewood Vote"NO"on this fifth attempt to remove your right to vote for a responsive elected City,Treasurer. National City WARREN G. HALL Orange. Your Responsive City Treasurer for over 16 years Oxnard San Bernardino West Covina and 100 more. Earlier this year the Treasurer of San Jose lost approximately$170,000,000 by gambling in the Bond Futures Market. He was"appointed and was fired along with the Finance Director and Deputy City Administrator and there are threats of recall against the City Council. City Council control doesn't always work, even when they are full time, let alone just meeting two night a month. Vote NO and keep Huntington Beach's Treasurer elected. WARREN HALL City Treasurer J i MEASURE G Shall existing City Charter Section 310, which now YES PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT sets out the powers and duties of the City Clerk, be G amended to include additional minimum qualifications The Charter of the City of Huntington Beach is hereby amended by amending for the position of City Clerk, including three years of NO Section 310 to read as follows: relevant work experience? Section 310. CITY CLERK. POWERS AND DUTIES. The City Clerk shall have the power and shall be required to: (a)Attend all meetings of the City Council,unless excused,and be responsi- ble for the recording and maintaining of a full and true record of all of the proceedings of the City Council in books that shall bear appropriate titles and be devoted to such purpose. (b) Maintain separate books, in which shall be recorded respectively all ordinances and resolutions, with the certificate of the Clerk annexed to each thereof stating the same to be the original or a correct copy,and as to an ordinance requiring publication, stating that the same has been published or posted in accordance with this Charter. (c) Maintain separate records of all written contracts and official bonds. (d)Keep all books and records in his possession properly indexed and open to public inspection when not in actual use. (e) Be the custodian of the seal of the City. (f)Administer oaths and affirmations,take affidavits and depositions pertain- ing to the affairs and business of the City and certify copies of officials records. (g)Be ex officio Assessor,unless the City Council,has availed itself,or does in the future avail itself,of the provisions of the general laws of the State relative to the assessment of property and the collection of City taxes by county officers, or unless the City Council by ordinance provides otherwise. 1 (h) Have charge of all City elections. i j (i)Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required. by ordinance or resolution of the City Council. The City Clerk may,subject to the approval of the City Council,appoint such deputy or deputies to assist him or act for him,at such salaries or compensation as the Council may by ordinance or-resolution prescribe. The minimum qualifications for the position of City Clerk shall be three years of relevant work experience which demonstrates record management skills and practice of administrative procedures. i CITY ATTORNEY'S IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE G ,GUMENT AGAINST MEASURE G The existing City Charter has no minimum qualifications for the position of VOTE NO ON MEASURE G, as the powers and duties set out in the City Charter are sufficient for a candidate running for the Office of the City Clerk.The City Clerk.Approval of Measure G will require any person seeking such position inclusion of minimum qualifications, including three years of relevant work to have three years of relevant work experience. It is not stated who would experience are too vague and ambiguous to be enforceable and must not be determine whether a candidate's work experience was relevant or not. The included in the City Charter. existing charter provision leaves to the electorate the decision regarding which candidate has the better qualifications for the office. The City Clerk is the Filing Officer of nomination papers and would be put in the position of determining whether candidates meet such vague qualifications. The only legal requirements for elected office,whatever office that may be, are age, residency and that of being a registered voter at the time of filing. Do nof add to the City Charter any qualifications that would be unenforceable in the future. VOTE NO ON MEASURE G ALICIA M. W NTWORTH T ou City Clerk with 23 years Experience I MEASURE H -' Shall existing City Charter Section 311, which now PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT sets out the powers and duties of the City Treasurer,be YES H amended to include additional minimum qualifications The Charter of the City of Huntington Beach is hereby amended by amending for the position of City Treasurer, including a com- Section 311 to read as follows: bination of education and experience in an area related NO Section 311. CITY TREASURER. POWERS AND DUTIES. The City to fiscal management? Treasurer shall have the power and shall be required to: (a)Receive on behalf of the city all taxes,assessments,license fees and other revenues of the City, or for the collection of which the City is responsible, and receive all taxes or other money receivable by the City from the County, State or Federal governments,or from any court,or from any office,department or agency of the City. (b)Have and keep custody of all public funds belonging to or under control of the City or any office,department or agency of the City government and deposit or cause to be deposited all funds coming into his hands in such depository as may be designated by resolution of the City Council,or,if no such resolution be adopted, .• then in such depository designated in writing by the City Administrator, and in compliance with all of the provisions of the State Constitution and laws of the State governing the handling, depositing and securing of public funds. (c}Pay out moneys only on proper orders or warrants in the manner provided for in this Charter. (d)Prepare and submit to the Director of Finance monthly written reports of all receipts,disbursements and fund balances,and shall file copies of such reports with the City Administrator and City Council. (e)Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required by ordinance or resolution of the City Council. The City treasurer may, subject to the approval of the City Council,appoint such deputy or deputies to assist him or act for him,at such salaries or compensa- tion as the Council may by ordinance or resolution prescribe. The'minimum qualifications for the position of City Treasurer shall be a �. combination of education and experience in an area related to fiscal management. 1 I CITY ATTORNEY'S IMPARTIAL ,, GUMENT AGAINST MEASURE H ANALYSIS OF MEASURE H The Office of the City Treasurer requires a trained, experienced, working The existing City Charter has no minimum qualifications for the position of Accountant, Money Manager to handle the $60,000,000 a year that will flow City Treasurer. Approval of.Measure H will require any person seeking such through that office in a year. position to have a combination of education and experience in an area related to There are no qualifications in the Charter for that office at the present time, fiscal management. Since the requirement is for education and experience in,an area "related to fiscal management" and there is no specific number of years and there should be. required, the Measure may be interpreted to give discretion without limit to the If you read Measure H,as I did,you looked for the other page that should back official monitoring candidate applications. The existing Charter provision leaves up the vague statement: "including a combination of education and experience in to the electorate the decision regarding which candidate has the better qualifica- an area related to Fiscal Management." tions for the office. That's all there is folks, the above proposed ambiguous statement is the , qualification for your City Treasurer that you get to vote on. I feel it is so inadequate that it should be voted down so there will be some motivation to submit valid qualifications for this job to the voters before the next election that will not require the City Clerk to decide at filing time whether an individual's background really fits the "intent" of the above vague description. Vote "NO" on Measure H until the qualifications submitted to you are definitive of a person who will be able to do the job, not just these vague words. WARREN G. HALL Your City Treasurer for over 16 years I ' l i ' \ � � � � �'� t �� I �� � � - - A M P CARD 1 -SIDE A CARD 1 -SIDE B ORANGE COUNTY—NOVEMBER 6, 1984 OFFICIAL BALLOT GROUP 802 Precinct No. PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT Vote for One Party SONIA JOHNSON for President Peace& EMMA WONG MAR Freedom for Vice President WALTER F.MONDALE for President Democrat GERALDINE A.FERRARO for Vice President DAVID BERGLAND for President Libertarian CI JAMES A.LEWIS for Vice President Nam BOB RICHARDS for President American MAUREEN KENNEDY SALAMAN Independent 0 for Vice President OEM RONALD REAGAN on for President Republican 0 GEORGE BUSH for Vice President for President for Vice President UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 42nd District Vote for One MARY LOU BROPHY,Democratic Licensed Family Therapist JOHN S. DONOHUE,Peace and Freedom 0 Peace Activist DAN LUNGREN,Republican L—] Member of U.S.Congress 1� CITY CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH For Member of the City Council Vote for No More Than STATE SENATOR Three 37th District JOHN F.VALENTINO C= Vote for One Quality Assurance Representative ALICE KEYSER,Democratic ® JOHN HORNE C:3 Self-Employed Information Systems Analyst MARIAN BERGESON,Republican ® GEORGE HANNA Member State Legislature Industrial Manufacturer ® PETER GREEN 0 Scientist/College Educator FRANK MIRJAHANGIR f� MEMBER OF THE Businessman/Planning Commissioner STATE ASSEMBLY DENNIS W. MILLER Planner/Engineer 58th District TOM MAYS 0 Vote for One Business Manager/Analyst MARC A.WILDER,Democratic I= JAY D. STOUT Q Business Owner-Councilman Financial Auditor SALLY ANN MICHEL,Peace and Freedom C= ELAINE A.CRAFT Educator Community Volunteer DENNIS BROWN,Republican ALLEN RANDAL COWART State Assemblyman/Businessman Chemical Engineer RUTH FINLEY Councilwoman/Businesswoman JUDICIAL JACK KELLY C:3 Actor/Businessman/Mayor Judge of the Superior Court BUD BELSITO f=3 Office No. 11 Attorney/Businessman JOHN ERSKINE Q Vote for One Businessman/Attorney JAMES GEORGE ENRIGHT ® RANDY A. DURDA Chief-Deputy District Attorney Engineering Contractor R. R. ENGEBRETSEN ® LA VONNE LAWLOR C� Judge Cashier,Bookkeeper,Notary r' ® r_1 Judge of the Superior Court r Office No. 20 Vote for One = 0 ROBERT H.GALLIVAN 17-7 For City Clerk Vote for One Attorney at Law JOHN H.(JACK)SMITH,JR. 0 ALICIA M. WENTWORTH E—_3 Judge of the Municipal Court City Clerk C] f= For City Treasurer Vote for One VOTE FRONT AND BACK WARREN G. HALL C= City Treasurer VOTE FRONT AND BACK I �, LE BALLOT GROUP 802 01 - ------ CARD 2-SIDE A CARD 2-SIDE B �. ORANGE COUNTY-NOVEMBER 6, 1984 OFFICIAL BALLOT GROUP 802 o Precinct No. �' 's o .E° o E D MEASURES SUBMITTED TO VOTE OF VOTERS STATE LOTTERY. Establishes state- 4`cE00.,'A o CLEAN WATER BOND LAW OF 1984. YES G7 3750 at expenses, notvmore thanenue use: pr6%; ® `"",00�,� o This act provides for a bond issue of public education, at least 34%. Fiscal YES �•0 01091" r 25$325,000,000 to provide funds for Impact: Cannot be predicted with certainty. `0 '0A0, p water pollution control, water conser- NO Estimated yield for public education would be a p vation, and water reclamation projects and about $500 million annually, with less the :® activities. first two years. Estimated division: K-12, NO STATE SCHOOL BUILDING LEA 80%; Community Colleges, 13%; California SE- PURCHASE BOND LAW OF 1984. SE- State University, 5%; University of Califor- o��°��,E/ o 26This act provides for a bond issue of nia, 2/o. $450,000,000 to provide capital YES L� outlay for construction or improvement of VOTING MATERIALS. ENGLISH ONLY. TO MARK YOUR BALLOT: public schools- NO L7 YES Requires Governor urge federal officials 38amend law so that voting materials be NO ® MAKE A BLACK INK MARK TO FILL IN THE printed in English only. Fiscal Impact: YES HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE CLEANUP Insignificant. RED VOTING BOX. USE ONLY THE MARKING BOND ACT.This act provides for a bond 27PEN PROVIDED. issue of $100,000,000 to provide ppor funds for hazardous substance cleanup. NO 0 REAPPORTIONMENT. Provides rea tioning Senate, Assembly, Congres- 39sional, Equalization districts for 1986 YES ® To vote your ballot, use the special marking pen and subsequent elections by new furnished at the polling place. Make a mark to CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER commission composed of former justices. BOND LAW OF 1984.This act provides Fiscal Impact: Commission costs of up to fill in the red voting box in any office or measure $3.5 million before 1986 election. Costs of 28for a bond issue of $75,000,000,to YES ® $10,000 'to $20,000 each to relocate an N0 ® where you wish to vote. On this sample ballot, provide funds for improvement of unknown number of district legislative offices. the voting boxes are printed In black,but on your domestic water systems to meet minimum County costs of about $500,000 for 1986 drinking water standards. NO election materials. County savings of about official ballot the voting boxes will all be printed $300,000 in 1986 for printing costs, and in red. It is not necessary to fill in the red voting $200,000 every two years thereafter. box completely, but make a black mark with the VETERANS BOND ACT OF 1984. Future reapportionments will probably cost This act provides for a bond issue of 2 YES ® less than under existing law. marking pen to fill in most of the voting box. Do 9$650,000,000 to provide farm and NO ® CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. Limits not use a ball point pen or any other marking pen . home aid for California veterans. contributors and contributions to elec- except the one furnished at the polling place. 40tive state office candidates. Opposition YES candidate's personal expenditures For persons voting in the.polling place, do not SENIOR CENTER BOND ACT OF 1984. YES matched by limited public funding. Fiscal This act provides for a bond issue of Impact: Reduce state revenues by about NO ro fold the ballot cards before or after you vote. 3 0$50,000,000 to provide funds for $100,000 each fiscal year and increase leave them flat, place them both in the security senior centers. NO ® state expenditures by approximately up to PROPERTY TAXATION.FIRE PROTECTION $1,650,000 each fiscal year. folder, and return them to the precinct officer at SYSTEMS EXCLUSION. Empowers the polling place. 31 Legislature to exclude from property YES ® PUBLIC AID, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE y P tax reassessment certain newt You may use the markingen to write in the name constructed fire protection improvements. PROGRAMS.Creates Public Assistance Fiscal Impact: If implemented, estimated 41 Commission.Limits benefit expenditures penditures YES ® of any qualified write-in candidate, but you mUSf local government property tax revenue losses to national average plus 10 io. Legisla- - also mark the voting box,following any name writ of less than$5 million annually,state govern- NO O Net amendments permitted. Fiscal impact: ment increases in costs to compensate for Net effect would be combined state and NO ® ten in. county expenditure reduction beginning July local school district property tax loss, and state government increases in income tax 1, 198 Size of reduction and impact at different levels of government impossible to revenues due to lower property tax deduc- determine. Substantial reductions under tions. specified programs would be partially offset INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS SUPREME COURT. TRANSFER OF to an unknown extent by increased costs CAUSES. REVIEW OF DECISIONS. under other programs and reduced tax reve- TO vote for all of the electors of a party,make an 32Modifies existing constitutional provi- nues resulting from reduced federal expendi- sions regarding transfer of causes and YES =1 tures within the state. Likely, state ink mark to fill in the red voting box opposite the review of decisions.Fiscal Impact:No signifi- expenditures would be reduced and county names of the presidential and vice presidential cant effect. NO I1 expenditures increased. candidates of that party. A mark in the red voting HOME PROPERTY TAX POSTPONEMENT. box opposite the name of a party and its presi- DISABLED PERSON.Authorizes Legis- 331ature to postpone property tax YES ® dential and vice presidential candidates is a vote payments on owner occupied principal CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH for all of the electors of that party, but for no residence by disabled person. Fiscal Impact: Shall existing City Charter Section 300 be State expenditures estimated to be less than NO amended to remove the limitation YES ® other candidates. $2 million annually which would be recovered, D barring a person from serving more than with interest,when the homes are sold. NO ® To vote for those electors who have pledged them- two consecutive terms as a City Council PROPERTY TAXATION.HISTORIC STRUC- member? selves to vote for a candidate for President and TURF EXCLUSION. Excludes from Vice President of any party not qualified to parti- 34property tax reassessment certain new YES ® Shall existing City Charter Section 310 be construction on owner occupied princi cipate in the election write in the names and party pal residence historic structures. Fiscal repealed, and Sections 3ed and 403, Impact: Local governments property tax NO � E which provide for r elected City Clerk, YES ® of those presidential and vice presidential candi be amended to permit the appointment dates in the blanks ace provided for that purpose revenue loss of less than$100,000 annually. of the City Clerk by the City Administrator,' P P P P State government expenditure of about 32% subject to approval of the City Council, with NO ® and make an ink mark to fill in the red voting box of this to compensate local school districts for duties and powers prescribed by ordinance? to the right of the names written in. property tax revenue losses. g Proposition Number 35 will not be used this Shall existing City Charter Section 311 be To vote for any other candidate whose name ap- election. Number 35 was assigned to repealed, and Sections 300 and 403, pears on the ballot, make an ink mark to fill in 35the initiative proposition calling for a F which provide for an elected City Trea YES ® the red voting box to the right of the candidate's balanced federal budget. It was surer, be amended to permit the 9 9 removed from the ballot by action of the Cali- appointment of the City Treasurer by the City name. Where two or more candidates for the fornia Supreme Court on August 27, 1984. Administrator,subject to approval of the City NO TAXATION. Amends Proposition 13 adding Council,with duties and powers prescribed by mom same office are to be elected, make an ink mark ordinance? restrictions on real property taxation, to fill in the red voting box to the right of each 36new tax measures, and charging fees. n YES ® candidate for the office for whom you desire to Prooide, specified tax refunds. Fiscal YES � Shall existing City Charter Section 310,which Impact: State revenues reduced at least now sets out the powers and duties of vote, not to exceed,however,the number of can- the City Clerk, be amended to include $100 million,net,over first two-year period. additional minimum qualifications for the NO ® didates to be elected. State costs increased up to$750 million over position of City Clerk,including three years of ® first two-year period and by about $150 NO C-1 relevant work experience? Use the marking pen to write in the name of any million annually in subsequent years to replace revenue losses to schools. Local agencies Shall existing City Charter Section 311,which qualified write-in candidate. To vote for a quali- other than schools property tax and other now sets out the powers and duties of fied write-in candidate, write the person's name revenue losses of about$2.8 billion,net,over H the City Treasurer, be amended to YES ® in the blank space provided under the names of first two-year period and of about $1.1 include additional minimum qualifica P P / billion annually in subsequent years. tions for the position of City Treasurer, the other candidates for that office, and make an including a combination of education and NO experience in an area related to fiscal ink mark to fill in the red voting box to the right management? of the name written in.The vote will not be count- ed unless an ink mark has been made to fill in the - VOTE FRONT AND BACK red voting box to the right of the name written in. i To vote on any measure, make an ink mark to fill i in the red voting box after the word"Yes"or after the word"No".