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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 7, 2006 - General Municipal Election - Measure T - Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of Measure Are you satisfied with the condition of our community's infrastructure?Do you want Central y Park diminished by more commercial development?If not,then vote NO on Measure— /y Would,you have liked more information about this proposal before you were asked to vote? /S7 Here are a few facts. 1. The consultant has estimated the 45,000 square foot facility will cost$23 million—money that will be diverted from other park needs. 2. The plan to offset the costs of / operations is to rent out the facility. 3. You are not being asked whether you would prefer any of f�1 the other non-park locations studied. 16 Would you like to know whether the City can afford this project? In 1998,the City of / Huntington Beach formed a 56-member citizen committee to review and assess the deteriorating / condition of our infrastructure. After 3 years of investigation,their conclusion: $849 million in /y unfunded needs. Streets, parks,harbor, libraries, landscape medians, flood channels, beaches, sewers, fire stations, block walls, sidewalks, trees,community centers, and yes, even the senior t/ center, were all in need of repair or replacement. 7 To address the diverse needs of the community, a more frugal alternative must be considered. S You make decisions like this every day with your household budget—the City.Council must do /ro the same with the City's budget. Diminished property values, tourism, and public health and i y safety,will result from further postponing maintenance of potholes, leaky roofs, buckling / sidewalks,poorly drained streets,and polluted beaches. 7 Vote NO on Measure_ S www.savecentralpark.org ! Vuntington Beach Councilmember Flo5f/�/ - d - Flossie Horgan Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner Grace Winchell For, City of Huntington Beach , utheast H tington Beach Neighborhood Association ebbie Cook Huntington Beach Councilmember •AUG-16-2006 11:29 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 714 567 7556 P.03 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE T The State of California has projected that the number of Seniors in Huntington Beach will soon increase to 53,600,a 64%increase. The current center on 2-1/2 acres is housed in a 1940's, rehabilitated building and is inadequate to accommodate this growth. Usage at the current facility doubled between 1994 and 2004. Other cities including Westminster, Fountain Valley,Costa Mesa,and Irvine have more than 3 times as much space per senior as does Huntington Beach. To address this need the City Council hired the Irvine Firm of LPA to evaluate nine sites. Using 24 criteria, LPA found that a 5 acre site on Goldenwest at Talbert was the most suitable location. It is'city-owned, geographically central, has excellent bus service, has minimal impact on traffic and adjacent neighborhoods, and uses only 1.4% of the 356 acre Central Park.This vacant land is reasonable for a senior center given other current park uses including an equestrian center(25 acres),a dog park(2 acres),a mobile home park(7.7 acres),a rock crusher(2 acres)',a home for runaway children(1.2 acres),and a Frisbee golf course(15 ages). The location is endorsed by the City Council, the Community Services Commission, the Council on Aging, Huntington Landmark Adult Community,the Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Shipley Nature Center.Although funding Is not apart of the ballot measure,it is anticipated that financing will come from developer fees owed to the City,not taxes.The Senior Center will have benefits for all, because with luck we will all be Seniors eventually, For those who are not yet seniors remember: `They helped us when we were young,won't you help them now?" 1 For more information,visit website:www.6oshb.com QK s/Dave Sullivan,Mayor of Huntington Beach s/Shirley Dettloff,Former Mayor of Huntington Beach INITIAL s/Norma Brandel Gibbs,Former Mayor of Huntington Beach s/Ralph Bauer,Former Mayor of Huntington Beach s/Tom Harman,California State Senator,35th District i i i { i i i I I i I i ( i i ' 1 I i i I I I i Orange County i Ballot Type Page 1 { -AUG-16-2006 11:29 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS' 714 567 7556 P.04 ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE T You should vote no on Measure T for three reasons. First,how can you,the voter,be expected to approve a project for which you have only vague details.The last time the public was asked to vote blindly on a project was the sports complex where you were told the cost would be $1.5 million but the project ballooned to$19 million,half of which was for remediation of contaminated soils. Second,the City's proposal to pay for this project will divert$19 million from other park needs to one single grandiose 47,000 square foot"Palace In the Park." This means that decades-long promises of park improvements throughout the city will be delayed indefinitely including completion of Irby and Bartlett Parks, handicapped compliant restrooms for Central Park, rehabilitation of community facilities,and fully funding beach rriaintenance to name just a few.Costs don't end once the building is built.'Operations and maintenance are an on-going challenge and a yearly fiscal strain to our General Fund. The General Fund is what pays for public safety and maintenance of our aging infrastructure.While there is a need for increasing senior services, all our residents deserve well-maintained streets, sidewalks,parks,sewers,beaches,and libraries. And finally,will the siege on our public open space ever end?We have seen countless proposals over the years to commercialize Central Park: restaurants, golf courses, motocross, bungee jumping, and hotels. The public has rebuffed these proposals time and again in favorlof picnics, nature,and solitude. We urge you to reject this proposal. For more information go to www.savecentralpark.org s/Debbie Cook Huntington Beach Councilmember i V s/Jill Hardy Huntington Beach Councilmember s/Grace Winchell r:,r . INITIALS Former Mayor,City of Huntington'Beach' s/John Scott Founder,Southeast Huntington Beach Neighborhood Association s/Flossie Horgan , o,�.� Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner (� i { I 1 i i i i l i I i Orange County Ballot Type Page t TOTAL P.04 I G. NOTICE OF ELECTION AND DATE AFTER WHICH NO ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST A CITY MEASURE MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY CLERK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Huntington Beach on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, for the following Officers and Measure: For four (4) Members of the City Council (Full term of four years) For a City Attorney (Full term of four years) For a Measure: Shall a centrally located senior center building, not to W;W; exceed 47,000 square feet, be placed on a maximum of YES - co ^ice five acres of an undeveloped 14-acre parcel in the 356- 551, acre Huntington Beach Central Park, generally located west of the intersection of Goldenwest Street and •• :� Talbert Avenue, between the disc golf course and c' Shipley Nature Center, following City Council approval NO - —, of all entitlements and environmental review? NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 3, Division 9 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the legislative body of the City, or any member or members thereof authorized by the body, or any individual voter or bona fide association of citizens, or any combination of voters and associations, may file a written argument, not to exceed 300 words in length, accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument, for or against the City measure(s). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, based upon the time reasonably necessary to prepare and print the arguments and sample ballots for the election, the City Clerk has fixed July 31, 2006, during normal office hours, as posted, as the date after which no arguments for or against the City measure(s) may be submitted to the clerk for printing and distribution to the voters as provided in the Article 4. Arguments shall be submitted to the City Clerk, accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument, at Huntington Beach City Hall, 2000 Main Street, Second Floor—City Clerk's Office, Huntington Beach, California 92648. Arguments may be changed or withdrawn until and including the date fixed by the City Clerk. (NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the city council had determined that rebuttal arguments, as submitted by the authors of the opposing direct arguments, may be filed with the clerk, accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument, not more than 10 days after the final date for filing direct arguments — (Deadline of August 10, 2006.) NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any ordinance, impartial analysis, or direct argument filed under the authority of the elections code will be available for public examination in the clerk's office for not less than 10-calendar days from the deadline for the filing of the arguments and analysis. Any rebuttal argument filed under the authority of the elections code will be available for public examination in the clerk's office for not less than 10-calendar days from.the deadline for filing rebuttal arguments. The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Joan L. Flynn, City Clerk Dated: July 18, 2006 I P r'-^r8 under pena4 of WpUM tW Q O§§1ffl 12102�'� 111�10225,10229,E.C.,6061 G.C. .sTk of Hantincaon Bawh, in tha Wo R ale u C .'-_,dn!ttewcCn Nod on �I. 11 M f BBSa 0 v AUG-84-28e6 86:53 P" P.01 REBUTTAL TO ARGUN201 3 AGAINST MEASURE Good Newsl l Your Yes vote on Me85M..... will not Cost you one cent. A successful Yes Vote sets aside 1 AYe(S sues)of Central perk for a Senior Center. No money is included m this meamm. The only issue to be voted on is five acres! A proposal to fund the center with developer fees owed to the city is under discussion by the Council. Any commitment as to cost and building six is contingent on this funding. No decision will be made without public input. The menunb made by the opponents on this measure are inaecuuaw, Even if the devckW financed poposal goes fw*wd„there will be no adverse effects on other park projects They will go forward as planned. It is projected that due to a more energy efficient modern building design the net opera ing cost of the center will be no most than the existing 1940's mhab;litatcd building. Thus there will be no adverse financial impact on Police,Fire,Ubtaries,Beaches and Infrastructurc_ The label"Palace in the Park"is unfair. The pndimh M proposal by the consultant is similar to centers in surrounding cities. An added benefit is reurning the existing senior center to an dow down resWcft use. The new center is not a commercial enterprise,but a hummdariaft fhcility which will ProvideWWCd PMWNOS for all smiors,pnmat and future. If this site is not used,the costs ofa new Senior C,eutoer will be prohibitive and a Center probably won't be built ve Sullivan,Mayor Untixugton Beach Shirley ff,Former Mayor of Htumngwn Beach, _ Norma Brandel Gibbs,Former Mayor of Huntington Beach � q Former Mayor of Huntington Beach Toni California State Senator,35°1 District v 1 I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Huntington : Beach, in the City Clerk's Office and that I posted this Agenda/Notice on the bulletin board in the outside posting board at he Civic Center on -' w at 3,o (a.m .m. Date 46 Signature �-- FORM OF STATEMENT TO BE FILED BY AUTHORS)OF REBUTTAL(S) All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division 9, Chapter 3 (beginning with §9200) of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by the following form statement to be signed by each proponent, and by each author, if different, of the argument: The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the rebuttal written in response to the argument against the Huntington Beach ballot measure which reads, "Shall a centrally located senior center buildmg, not to exceed 47,000 square feet, be placed on a maximum of rwe acres of an undeveloped 14-acre parcel in the 356-acre Huntington Beach Central Park,generally located west of the intersectkm of Goidenwest Street and Talbert Avenue, between the disc golf Course and Shipley Mature Center, following City Council approval of all ts and ea ndromnentO r+at k%V?"which will be voted upon at the General Municipal election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 7, 2006 hereby state that the rebuttal is true and correct to the best of(hislher/their) knowledge and belief. Sign Name Print Name Date C -#.1 &le6 M WCD i7 L"J l- G I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Huntington Beach,in the City Clerk's Office and that I posted this Agenda/Notice on the bulletin board ip the outside posting board at the Civic Center o Zpa(e, at �:,30 (a.m. Date Signature§9600, E. Statement of Authors of Rebuttals (Revised 10103) Form 10 FORM OF STATEMENT TO BE FILED BY AUTHOR(S) OF REBUTTAL(S) All arguments concerning measures fled pursuant to Division 9, Chapter 3 (beginning with § 9200) of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by the following form statement to be signed by each proponent, and by each author, if different, of the argument: The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the rebuttal written in response to the argument in favor of the Huntington Beach ballot measure which reads, "Shall a centrally located senior center building, not to exceed 47,000 square feet, be placed on a maximum of rive acres of an undeveloped 14-acre parcel in the 356-acre Huntington Beach Central Park, generally located west of the intersection of Goldenwest Street and Talbert Avenue, between the disc golf course and Shipley Nature Center, following CW Council approval of all entitlements and environmental review?"which will be voted upon at the General Municipal election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 7, 2006 hereby state that the rebuttal is true and correct to the best of (his/her/their) knowledge and belief. Sign Name Print Name Date 0 n C F 1�� t�,�, �. t 1 A �► -tea o -�Lk �Y 2106 �o I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Huntington Beach, in the City Clerk's Office and that I posted this Agenda/Notice on the bul etin board in the outside posting board a the Civic Center o 5re�74 �/, o7mG� at o (a.m Date- �-/�-06 signatur §9600,E.C. statement of Authors of Rebuttals (Revised 1"3) Form 10 FORM OF STATEMENT TO BE FILED BY AUTHOR(S) OF REBUTTAL(S) All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division 9, Chapter 3 (beginning with § 9200) of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by the following form statement to be signed by each proponent, and by each author, if different, of the argument: The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the rebuttal written in response to the argument in favor of the Huntington Beach ballot measure which reads, "Shall a centrally located senior center building, not to exceed 47,000 square feet, be placed on a maximum of rive acres of an undeveloped 14-acre parcel in the 356-acre Huntington Beach Central Park, generally located west of the intersection of Goldenwest Street and Talbert Avenue, between the disc golf course and Shipley Nature Center, following City Council approval of all entitlements and environmental review?"which will be voted upon at the General Municipal election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 7, 2006 hereby state that the rebuttal is true and correct to the best of (his/her/their) knowledge and belief. Sign Name Print Name Date VAWt C- §9600,E.C. Statement of Authors of Rebuttals (Revised 10103) Form 10 AUG-24-2006 18:37 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS ; 714 567 7556 P.02 REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE T Are you satisfied with the condition of our community's infrastructure?Do you want Central Park diminished by more commercial development?If not, then vote NO on Measure T. Would you have liked more information about this proposal before you were asked to vote?Here are a few facts. 1.The consultant has estimated the 45,000 square foot facility will cost$23 million—money that will be diverted from other park needs.2.The plan to offset the costs of operations is to rent out the facility.3.You are not being asked whether you would prefer any of the other non-park locations studied. Would you like to know whetherthe City can afford this project?;In 1998,the City of Huntington Beach formed a 56-member citizen committee to review and assess the deteriorating condition of our infrastructure. After 3 years of investigation, their conclusion: $849 million in unfunded needs. Streets, parks, harbor, libraries, landscape medians, flood channels, beaches, sewers,fire stations,block walls,sidewalks,trees,community centers,and yes,even the senior center,were all in need of repair or replacement. To address the diverse needs of the community,a more frugal alternative must be considered. You make decisions like this every day with your household budge the City Council must do the same with the City's budget.Diminished property values,tourism,and public health and safety' will result from further postponing maintenance of potholes,ileaky roofs, buckling sidewalks,poorly drained streets,and polluted beaches. Vote NO on Measure T www.savecentralpark.org D s/Jill Hardy Huntington Beach Councilmember � - s/Flossie Horgan Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner tt s/Grace Winchelll��A -. Former Mayor,City of Huntington Beach Q s/John Scott Founder,Southeast Huntington Beach Neighborhood Association s/Debbie Cook Huntington Beach Councilmember i i . j i ; f i j i I i i I i i l 1 i I i I i j I I , ; I j 1 r]rannP Ccninty Rallnt Tvno Pnno 1 TOTAL P.02 i l Contest/Candidate Proof List General Election V Contests:5092 to 5095-All Contests in Range Candidates are in Random Alpha Order Candidates:Qualified Candidates Contest/District Vote For Cands Qualified 5092 City of Huntington Beach,Member,City Council *532-0 Huntington Beach 4 7 7 Incumbent(s): Candidate(s): CATHY GREEN Qualified Date:8/25/2006 Councilmember/Health Advocate User Codes: Cand Id: 7 Candidate Statement Issued 08/09/2006 Candidate Statement Filed 08/11/2006 Sigs In Lieu Issued Sigs In Lieu Filed Filing Fee Paid Nomination Papers Issued 08/09/2006 Nomination Papers Filed 08/11/2006 Declaration of Candidacy Issued 08/09/2006 Declaration of Candidacy Filed 08/11/2006 FLORENCE"FLOSSIE"HORGAN Qualified Date:8/25/2006 Educator User Codes: Cand Id: 5 Candidate Statement Issued 07/20/2006 Candidate Statement Filed 08/11/2006 Sigs In Lieu Issued Sigs In Lieu Filed Filing Fee Paid Nomination Papers Issued 07/20/2006 Nomination Papers Filed 08/11/2006 Declaration of Candidacy Issued 07/20/2006 Declaration of Candidacy Filed 08/11/2006 JILL HARDY _ — v; Qualified Date:8/25/2006 City Councilmember/Teacher User Codes: Cand Id: 6 Candidate Statement Issued 07/21/2006 Candidate Statement Filed 08/11/2006 Sigs In Lieu Issued Sigs In Lieu Filed Filing Fee Paid Nomination Papers Issued 07/21/2006 Nomination Papers Filed 08/11/2006 Declaration of Candidacy Issued 07/21/2006 Declaration of Candidacy Filed 08/11/2006 GIL COE_RPER I Qualified Date:8/25/2006 Incumbent_---_._ User Codes: Cand Id: 1 Candidate Statement Issued 07/26/2006 Candidate Statement Filed 08/02/2006 Sigs In Lieu Issued Sigs In Lieu Filed Filing Fee Paid Nomination Papers Issued 07/26/2006 Nomination Papers Filed 08/02/2006 Declaration of Candidacy Issued 07/26/2006 Declaration of Candidacy Filed 08/02/2006 JOE"JERSEY JOE"CARCHIO Qualified Date:8/25/2006 Restaurant Owner/Businessman User Codes: Cand Id: 4 CFMR001-Contest/Candidate Proof List Page 1 of 2 Print Date and Time: 8/29/2006 9:06:33AM QualifiedContest/District Vote For Cands 5092 City of Huntington Beach,Member,City Council 4 7 7 Candidate Statement Issued 08/05/2006 Candidate Statement Filed 0 8/1 012 0 0 6 Sigs In Lieu Issued Sigs In Lieu Filed Filing Fee Paid Nomination Papers Issued 08/05/2006 /�-Alkor- Nomination Papers Filed 08/10/2006 Declaration of Candidacy Issued 08/05/2006 Declaration of Candidacy Filed 08/10/2006 NO "FIRECRACKER"WESTWELL Qualified ate:8/25/2006 Huntington Beach Sportswear Manufacturer User Codes: Cand Id: 2 Candidate Statement Issued Candidate Statement Filed Sigs In Lieu Issued Sigs In Lieu Filed Filing Fee Paid Nomination Papers Issued 07/24/2006 Nomination Papers Filed 08/07/2006 Declaration of Candidacy Issued 07/24/2006 Declaration of Candidacy Filed 08/07/2006 JOE SHAW Qualified Date:8/25/2006 Small Business Owner User Codes: Cand Id: 3 Candidate Statement Issued 07/17/2006 Candidate Statement Filed 08/08/2006 Sigs In Lieu Issued Sigs In Lieu Filed Filing Fee Paid Nomination Papers Issued 07/17/2006 Nomination Papers Filed 08/08/2006 Declaration of Candidacy Issued 07/17/2006 Declaration of Candidacy Filed 08/08/2006 5095 City of Huntington Beach,City Attorney *532-0 Huntington Beach 1 1 1 Incumbent(s): Candidate(s): JENNIFER MC_GR_ATH Qualified Date:8/25/2006 City Attorney User Codes: Cand Id: 1 Candidate Statement Issued Candidate Statement Filed Sigs In Lieu Issued Sigs In Lieu Filed Filing Fee Paid Nomination Papers Issued 07/17/2006 Nomination Papers Filed 07/20/2006 Declaration of Candidacy Issued 07/17/2006 Declaration of Candidacy Filed 07/20/2006 Total Contests: 2 Total Candidates Filed: 8 CFMR001-Contest/Candidate Proof List Page 2 of 2 Print Date and Time: 8/29/2006 9:06:33AM Candidate Proof List - Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Lugar, Robin From: Nielsen, Marcia [Marcia.Nielsen@rov.ocgov.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:49 AM To: Lugar, Robin Cc: Flynn, Joan Subject: Candidate Proof List- Huntington Beach Robin, Here is a list of the candidates for Huntington Beach. Please proof the candidate names, ballot designations, number of candidates to be voted on and random alpha order of the candidates. Please indicate any changes that need to be made or write "OK" and sign, faxing back to (714) 567-7556. <<candidate proof list 11.7.06 huntington beach.pdf>> Thanks. Marcia Nielsen Candidate and Voter Services Lead (714) 567-7568 Marcia.Nielsen@rov.ocgov.com 8/30/2006 [ 1 ' Candidates for Huntington Beach City Council CATHY GREEN Councilmember/Health Advocate FLORENCE "FLOSSIE" HORGAN Educator JILL HARDY City Councilmember/Teacher GIL COERPER Incumbent JOE "JERSEY JOE" CARCHIO Restaurant Owner/Businessman NORM "FIRECRACKER" WESTWELL Huntington Beach Sportswear Manufacturer JOE SHAW Small Business Owner Candidate for Huntington Beach City Attorney JENNIFER MCGRATH City Attorney NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Huntington Beach on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. For Member of the City Council —Vote for no more than Four Cathy Green Florence "Flossie" Horgan Jill Hardy Gil Coerper Joe "Jersey Joe" Carchio Norm "Firecracker" Westwell Joe Shaw For City Attorney—Vote for One Jennifer McGrath Measure to be Voted On: Shall a centrally located senior center building, not to exceed 47,000 square feet, be placed on a YES maximum of five acres of an undeveloped 14-acre parcel in the 356-acre Huntington Beach Central Park, generally located west of the intersection of Goldenwest Street and Talbert Avenue, between the disc golf course and Shipley Nature Center, No following City Council approval of all entitlements and environmental review? Joan L. Flynn, City Clerk Dated: October 26, 2006 i AUG-16-2006 11:29 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS,; 714 567 7556 P.02 IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY MEASURE T Section 612(b)of the Huntington Beach City Charter provides,In pertinent part, that no building over three thousand square feet in floor area nor structure costing more than$100,000.00 may be built on or in any park or portion thereof now or hereafter owned or operated by the City unless authorized by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total membership of the City Council and by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted. If approved, this proposed measure would authorize a centrally located senior center building,not to exceed 47,000 square feet,to be placed on a maximum of five acres of an undeveloped 14-acre parcel in the 356-acre Huntington Beach Central Park,generally located westof the intersection of Goldenwest Street and Talbert Avenue,between the disc golf course and Shipley Nature Center,following City Council approval of all entitlements and environmental review. i � y QK INITIALS i { I Orange County Ballot Type Page 1 Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of Measure Are you satisfied with the condition of our community's infrastructure?Do you want Central Park diminished by more commercial development?If not,then vote NO on Measure— Would you have liked more information about this proposal before you were asked to vote? Here are a few facts. 1.The consultant has estimated the 45,000 square foot facility will cost$23 million---money that will be diverted from other park needs. 2.The plan to offset the costs of operations is to rent out the facility. 3. You are not being asked whether you would prefer any of the other non-park locations studied. Would you like to know whether the City can afford this project? In 1998,the City of Huntington Beach formed a 56-member citizen committee to review and assess the deteriorating condition of our infrastructure. After 3 years of investigation,their conclusion: $849 million in unfunded needs. Streets,parks,harbor,libraries, landscape medians,flood channels,beaches, sewers, fire stations,block walls,sidewalks,trees,community centers, and yes,even the senior center,were all in need of repair or replacement. To address the diverse needs of the community, a more frugal alternative must be considered. You make decisions like this every day with your household budget—the City Council must do the some with the City's budget. Diminished property values,tourism,and public health and safety will result from further postponing maintenance of potholes,leaky roofs, buckling sidewalks,poorly drained streets,and polluted beaches. Vote NO on Measure_ www.saveceutralpark.org q runti dy `JJ ngton Beach Councilmember Flossie Horgan Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner Grace Winchell Form o er yor,City of Huntington Beach J �S c off` k cotter,Southeast H on Beach Neighborhood Association Debbie Coo l� Aebbieok Huntington Beach Councilmember I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Huntington Beach, in the City Clerk's Office and that I posted this Agenda/Notice on the bulletin board in the outside posting board at the Civic Center on Z.0,06 at =.?50 (a.m. E F Date �"��'�+� Signature c. SEP-28-2006 10:30 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 714 567 7556 P.02 local communities' -provide transit services,at'reduced rates, 00 for seniors and disabled persons; O -synchronize traffic lights in every Lo community; O O -reduce air and water pollution,and protect N local beaches by cleaning up oil runoff from r,- roadways; O 0 and establish the following taxpayer M protections to ensure the funds are spent as ` directed by the voters: i -require an independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee to review yearly audits to ensure that voter mandates are met; publish an annual report toXhe taxpayers on how all funds are spent;and -update the transportation improvement plan every 10 years,with voter approval required for major changes; be adopted for the purpose of relieving traffic congestion in Orange County? I [�Yes i Q No ------------------- CITY T-Huntington Beach,Senior Center at I Central Park Shall a centrally located senior•center building,not to exceed 47,000 square feet, be placed on'a maximum of five acres of�an undeveloped 14-acre parcel in the 356-acre Huntington Beach Central Park,generally c) located west of the intersection of I Goldenwest Street and Talbert Avenue, between the disc golf course and Shipley, Nature Center,following City Council i approval of all entitlements and O environmental review? M N Q Yes o MN ' O ' O I O O O I i r � i i f j TOTAL P.02 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 714 567 7556 P.01 1� NEAL KELLEY Registrar of Voters Mailing Address: P.O.Box 11298 Santa Ana, California 92711 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 1300 South Grand Avenue, Bldg. C Santa Ana, California.92705 V (714)567-7600 V TDD(714)567-7608 FAX(714)567-7556 www.ocvote.com Date: September 27, 2006 To: Fax Number:' �� "?!y — ! 5 7 From: Telephone Number: 714-567=7606 Here's the final piece for approval . This is the actual ballot. Comments: You have already approved the text, but some of you didn't have a title for the measure. One has been created. Please approve Mid return to me by f n. Thanks , Kay ✓ Number of pages, including this:cover: If you do not receive all of the pages, please call (714) 567-7600 as soon as possible, SEP-27-2006 10:03 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 714 567 7556 P.02 O - ovide transit services,at reduc d rates, O' for s niors and disabled persons; O ` O -s chronize traffic lights in ev 1O i co m pity; MO -red ce air and water Iluti ' local b ches by clean*g u oil runoff froand protect lam• roadwa 0 O CDand estab'sh the follow* g taxpayer , CM protections o ensure t funds are spent as directed by t e voters i -require an i dep ndent Taxpayer Oversight Com i e to review yearly audits to ensure that v r mandates are met; -Publish an a al report to the tax ayers on how all fun a ;and -update th ns rtation improvement plane 1 years, ith voter approval r ired fo major cha es; i be ado p ed for the purpos of relieving traffic ngestion in Orange County? Yes' Q No f CITY Q T� Huntington Beach, Senior Center 4. �� l '1 Shall a centrally locate senior center Wbuilding,not to exceed 47,000 square feet, be placed on a maximum of five acres of an undeveloped 14-acre parcel in the 356-acre 0 Huntington Beach Central Park,generally located west of the intersection of \/ n� Goldenwest Street and Talbert Avenue, �( between the disc golf course and Shipley , Nature Center,following City'Council approval of all entitlements and environmental review? r C�Yes N Q No CD O ' CD O O a kv now Now Z TOTAL P.02 / r Flynn, Joan From: Culbreth-Graft, Penny Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 4:51 PM To: Flynn, Joan Cc: Eme c if— Engle, Jim Subject: : Measure T itle Language Joan Our collective decision is SENIOR CENTER AT CENTRAL PARK. Thanks for asking for our input. Penny From: Flynn,Joan Sent: Wednesday,September 27,2006 3:48 PM To: Culbreth-Graft, Penny Cc: Emery, Paul; McGrath,Jennifer Subject: FW: Measure T Title Language Importance: High Hi all sa aunt you to know that l need a firm answer on the Measure T title before noon tomorrow (Thursday). I will need to fan lack the proof sheen by noon 4o the ROV. Thanks. Joan -----Original Message----- From: Ross, Rebecca Sent: Wednesday,September 27,2006 3:30 PM To: Flynn,Joan Subject: RE: Measure T Title Language The deadline is at noon tomorrow. Shall I let Penny know or do you want to? -----Original Message----- From: Flynn,Joan Sent: Wednesday,September 27, 2006 1:25 PM To: Ross,Rebecca Subject: RE: Measure T Title Language Please ask the ROV-- Marcia or Kay -----Original Message----- From: Ross,Rebecca Sent: Wednesday,September 27,2006 12:52 PM To: Flynn,Joan Subject: Measure T Title Language Joan, Penny asked what our drop dead time for confirmation is— I let her know I would check with you and write back ASAP. Rebecca Ross Senior Deputy City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 714.536.5209 Apply for your passport in the Huntington Beach City Clerk's Office! 1 ;'BUG-28-2006 17:36 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 714 567 7556 P.02 i Huntington Beach: i T Shall a centrally located senior center building, not to exceed 47,000 square feet, be placed on a maximum of five acres of an undeveloped 14-acre parcel in the 356-acre Huntington Beach Central Park, generally located west of the intersection of Goldenwest Street and Talbert Avenue, between the disc golf course and Shipley Nature,Center,following City Council approval of all entitlements and environmental review? i i pK', INITIALS _... i j 1 i i i i i i i j i i i TOTAL P.02 AUG-18-2006 11:20 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, 714 567 7556 P.02 REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASUREIT Good News!! Your Yes vote on Measure T will not cost you one cent.A successful Yes Vote sets aside 1.4%(5 acres)of Central Park for a Senior Center.No money is included in this measure.The only issue to be voted on is five acres! i A proposal to fund the center with developer fees owed to the city is under discussion by the Council. Any commitment as to cost and building size is contingent on this funding. No decision will be made without public input. The statements made by the opponents on this measure are inaccurate. i Even'if the developer financed proposal goes forward, there;will be no adverse effects on other park projects.They will go forward as planned.It is projected that due to a more energy efficient modern building design the net operating cost of the center will be no more than the existing 1940's rehabilitated building.Thus there will be no adverse financial!impact on Police,Fire,Libraries,Beaches and Infrastructure. The label "Palace in the Park"is unfair.The preliminary proposal by the consultant is similar to centers in surrounding cities. An added benefit is returning the existing senior center to all downtown residents use.The new center is not a commercial enterprise,but a humanitarian facility which will provide needed programs for all seniors,present and future.If this site is not used, the costs of a new Senior Center will be prohibitive and a Center probably won't be built. i s/Dave Sullivan,Mayor of Huntington Beach s/Shirley Dettloff,Former Mayor of Huntington Beach i s/Norma Brandel Gibbs,Former Mayor of Huntington Beacht( s/Ralph Bauer,Former Mayor of Huntington Beach s/Tom Harman,California State Senator,35th District i i i i j TOTAL P.02 I r Ji CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Inter-Department Communication TO: JOAN FLYNN, CITY CLERK FROM: JENNIFER McGRATH, CITY ATTORNEY SUBJECT: IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF SENIOR CENTER BALLOT MEASURE DATE: August 2, 2006 The above referenced Impartial Analysis is attached hereto. Please contact me if I can be of any further assistance. J IFER McGRATH o . City Attorney a� cc: Hon. Mayor and Members of the City Council _ City Administrator > izD 12 C, IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS Section 612(b) of the Huntington Beach City Charter provides, in pertinent part, that no building over three thousand square feet in floor area nor structure costing more than $100,000.00 may be built on or in any park or portion thereof now or hereafter owned or operated by the City unless authorized by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total membership of the City Council and by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted. If approved, this proposed measure would authorize a centrally located senior center building, not to exceed 47,000 square feet, to be placed on a maximum of five acres of an undeveloped 14-acre parcel in the 356-acre Huntington Beach Central Park, generally located west of the intersection of Goldenwest Street and Talbert Avenue, between the disc golf course and Shipley Nature Center, following City Council approval of all entitlements and environmental review. CATHY GREEN FLOSSIE HORGAN CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL As your Councilmember and former Mayor,it is exciting to see progress in I believe the issues are: our community! Budgets have been balanced without raising taxes. Our Clean Water:the Council vote approving the Poseidon desalination plant city continues to be one of the safest in the nation. I have encouraged business while protecting the environment. sparked my candidacy. Our ocean waters are precious, both for our physical health and because of economic benefits our ocean brings Business expansion,bringing new revenue to Huntington Beach,includes through tourism.This plant will cost, not benefit, Huntington Beach.As Bella Terra Mall, Target, Hyatt Regency, Lowes, remodeling shopping cofounder of Bolsa Chica Land Trust, I know that we can maintain a centers,and Boeing adding 3700 Huntington Beach jobs. healthy economy without selling our ocean to the highest bidder. As a founding member of Amigos de Bolsa Chica, I care about the Clean Government: A City Council member occupies the highest environment. The Bolsa Chica is restored, a 52 acre wetland near position of trust. Although our Councilmembers can annually accept Newland/PCH is saved and oil tank farms removed. I am working with the $360 gifts per constituent,I will accept no gifts of any kind.I will never use County to acquire 100 acres overlooking Bolsa Chica for a park. I've the office for personal gain. My decisions will be based on facts supported recreational and special programs for all ages. presented,not on obligations to special interests. Major improvements have been made to infrastructure: street repairs, Clean Energy: blistering, record-breaking temperatures here and sewers, replacing trees, damaged sidewalks, and potholes. A priority is worldwide demonstrate that global warming is a fact. Having taught controlling runoff from inland cities to protect our beaches and harbor. biology for fifteen years at the college level,and as a current Huntington While holding positions on Orange County Transportation Authority,Waste Beach Planning Commissioner, I will bring my knowledge and Management and Chair of Orange County Harbor, Parks and Beaches experience to the Council to implement strategies to reduce carbon Commission, I have brought regional money and infrastructure dioxide emissions by increasing energy efficiency,conservation,and by improvements to Huntington Beach. using renewable energy sources. We can save taxpayer dollars at the same time. Continue the progress! I offer you my experience and commitment and ask for your vote. I would appreciate your vote. Cathy Green www.Flossiehorgan.com Cathygreen-4hb.org JILL HARDY GIL COERPER CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL It has been my privilege to represent you on the Huntington Beach City As Mayor Pro-Tem, it has been a privilege serving on City Council since Council,and to serve as Mayor in 2005.1 am running for reelection so I can December 2002.With your help I look forward to another four years. continue my public service role as your eyes,ears,and voice at city hall. My highest priority is public safety.As a retired police officer for 39 years in I am a fourth-generation resident of HB who has been concerned about this City, and a military veteran, I know the importance of public safety local civic affairs since I was the Edison High School representative on our personnel to our quality of life. city's Youth Board.I earned my BA in Economics/Mathematics at UC Santa When citizens restored Shipley Nature Center, I sponsored a City Council Barbara and MA in Economics from CSti Long Beach. I have also action to have City staff work with the Friends of Shipley Nature Center to served the comm munity by teaching mathematics, economics, and.Model build a parking lot and design the entrance sign.Smoking on our beaches is United Nations at Huntington Beach High School for twelve years. banned by an ordinance I introduced. I led City Council's effort to adopt I care deeply about how the people of our city feel,how the city is run,and Camp Pendleton's Third Battalion, First Marine Regiment. what we can do to improve our community. In my first term as a Sound City finances are another priority as I have voted for balanced Councilmember I am most proud of my efforts to preserve open space.Our budgets every year.I look for new ways to improve the business climate and city needs leaders who can make tough,fair,and balanced decisions that create jobs. Communities both preserve our past and build our future. I intend to continue listening f prosper when city government provides and provide ethical leadership for Huntington Beach. atmosphere for economic expansion of existing and new businesses.Our City should constantly strive to meet the needs of our businesses. Please check out my website at www.jillhardy.com to read more about my Finally,I believe in property rights and will not support eminent domain that opinions. limits an owner's ability to use their property. Re-Elect Gil Coerper. z.,PG- 30-5092a JOE CARCHIO JOE SHAW CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Dear Neighbors: As a Huntington Beach resident and business owner, I see a need for I'm Joe Carchio,candidate for the Huntington Beach City Council.I'm a common sense,business savvy and an entrepreneurial spirit at City Hall. taxpayer like you and it's time we were heard! We need City Council members who will treat residents as valued customers and who will remove obstacles to success,not create them. I own Jersey Joe's Italian Restaurant, Downtown Huntington Beach. I Our beaches, parks and city streets require greater attention, so that know business,what it takes to get things done and pay the bills. Huntington Beach residents and visitors have a safe,clean environment to .Our city needs leadership. Public Safety cannot be taken for granted. live,work and play.We can do more to stop the harmful runoff flowing into We're safe and need to remain safe.Local economy drives the city budget. our ocean. Our open spaces and parkland are our legacy to future My local family business pays property, sales, self-employment, payroll, generations. workers compensation taxes and many user fees. I employ lots of people. As we make decisions that shape future development,neighborhoods must I'm a parent,husband,and business owner.Also,I've been: participate fully and openly in decisions. Member,U.S.Army I believe our city needs leadership with greater vision. In this era of global Baseball Coach,Ocean View High School and competition, we must maintain our quality of life, work creatively with our Football Coach,Ocean View High School,ten plus years local schools,and foster business opportunities.We can be a world class Past Owner,Shirt manufacturing company city and maintain our small town values. Community volunteer I'm ready to give back to the community that provided a living for me and Each of us can make a difference.Together,let's build a better Huntington my family. I'm asking for one of your four precious votes. I will not let you Beach. It's time for a change at City Hall.On Election Day, 11/07/06,add down.I am aware of our environment and will work to protect and preserve another advocate of common sense to the City Council.Vote for Joe Shaw. what we have left as I help lead us into economic stability, www•joeshawforHB.com Thank you for considering Joe Carchio for Huntington Beach City Council. Sincerely, Joe Carchio 30-5092b SEP-25-2006 15:25 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS:: 714 567 7556 P.02 1111WAM I JAL ANALY ZIM O T WITH I I UPINt T j MEASURE T i Section 612(b)of the Huntington Beach City Charterprovides,in pertinent part,that no building over three thousand square feet in floor area nor structure costing more than$100,000.00 may be built on or in any park or portion thereof now or hereafter owned or operated by the City unless authorized by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total membership of the City Council and by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted. If approved,this proposed measure would authorize a central) located senior center building,PP P P Y g,not to exceed 47,000 square feet,to be placed on a maximum of five acres of an undeveloped 14-acre parcel in the 356-acre Huntington Beach Central Park,generally located west of the intersection of Goldenwest Street and Talbert Avenue,between the disc golf course and Shipley Nature Center,following City Council approval of all entitlements and environmental review. i i I I i � I ; i ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE T REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE T The State of California has projected that the number of Seniors in Are you satisfied with the condition of our community's infrastructure?Do ! Huntington Beach will soon increase to 53,600,a 64%increase; you want Central Park diminished by more commercial development?If not, The current center on 2-1/2 acres is housed in a 1940's, rehabilitated then vote NO on Measure T. ! building and is inadequate to accommodate this growth. Usage at the Would yo'u have liked more information about this proposal before you were current facility doubled between 1994 and 2004. Other cities, including asked to vote?Here are a few facts. 1.The consultant has estimated the Westminster, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa,and Irvine have more than 3 45,000 square foot facility will cost$23 million—money that will be diverted 1 times as much space per senior as does Huntington Beach. i from other park needs.2.The plan to offset the costs of operations is to rent To address this need the City Council hired the Irvine Firm of LPA to out the facility.3.You are not being asked whether you would prefer any of evaluate nine sites. Using 24 criteria, LPA found that a 5 acre site on the other'non-park locations studied. Goldenwest at Talbert was the most suitable location. It is city-owned, Would you like to know whether the City can afford this project? In 1998,the geographically central, has excellent bus service, has minimal impact on City of Huntington Beach formed a 56-member citizen committee to review l traffic and adjacent neighborhoods, and uses only 1.4%of the 356 acre and assess the deteriorating condition of our infrastructure. After 3 years of Central Park.This vacant land is reasonable for a senior center given other investigation, their conclusion: $849 million in unfunded needs. Streets, current park uses including an equestrian center(25 acres),a dog park(2 parks, harbor, libraries, landscape medians, flood channels, beaches, acres),a mobile home park(7.7 acres),a rock crusher(2 acres),a home for sewers,fire stations,block walls,sidewalks,trees,community centers,and runaway children(1.2 acres),and a Frisbee golf course(15 acres). yes,even the§eriior center,were all in need o1 repair or replacement. The location is endorsed by the City Council, the Community Services To address the diverse needs of the community,a more frugal alternative it Commission, the Council on Aging,' Huntington Landmark Adult must be considered. You make decisions like this every day with your i Community,the Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Shipley Nature household budget—the City Council must do the same with the City's Center,Although funding is not a part of the ballot measure,it is anticipated budget.Diminished property values,tourism,and public health and safety that financing will come from developer fees owed to the City,not taxes. will result from further postponing maintenance of potholes, leaky roofs, The Senior Center will have benefits for all,because with luck we will all be buckling sidewalks,poorly drained streets,and polluted beaches. i Seniors eventually. For those who are not yet seniors remember: "They I helped us when we were young,won't you help them now?" Vote NO on Measure T www.savecentralpark.org For more information,visit website;www.soshb.com s/Jill Hardy s/Dave Sullivan,Mayor of Huntington Beach Huntington Beach Councilmember s/Shirley Dettloff,Former Mayor of Huntington Beach s/Flossie Horgan i s/Norma Brandef Gibbs,Former Mayor of Huntington Beach Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner i s/Ralph Bauer,Former Mayor of Huntington Beach s/Grace Former Mayor,ayor ll ,City of Huntington Beach s/Tom Harman,California State Senator,35th District j I s/John Scott Il Founder,Southeast Huntington Beach Neighborhood Association s/Debbie Cook Huntington Beach Councilmember i • I i I i I I � i i : I ; SEP-25-2006 15:26 REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 714 567 7556 P.03 AKUUMtN I AUAINZ,I MCASUHt I KtbU I I AL I V AKUUNItN I AUA1N,I MtA,UKt I I You should vote no on Measure T for three reasons. i Good News!! Your Yes vote on Measure T will not cost you one cent. A First,how can you,the voter,be expected to approve a project for which you successful Yes Vote sets aside 1 A%(5 acres)of Central Park for a Senior have only vague details.The last time the public was asked to vote blindly Center.No money is included in this measure.The only issue to be voted on ; on a project was the sports complex where you were told the cost would be is five acres. $1.5 million but the project ballooned to$19 million, half of which was for A proposal to fund the center with developer fees owed to the city is under remediation of contaminated soils. discussion by the Council. Any commitment as to cost and building size is i Second,the City's proposal to pay forthis project will divert$19 million from contingent on this funding. No decision will be made without public input. other park needs to one single grandiose 47,000 square foot"Palace in the The statements made by the opponents on this measure are inaccurate. Park." This means that decades-long promises of park improvements Even if the developer financed proposal goes forward, there will be no throughout the city will be delayed indefinitely including completion of Irby adverse effects on other park projects.They will go forward as planned.It is j and Bartlett Parks, handicapped compliant restrooms for Central Park, projected that due to a more energy efficient modern building design the net rehabilitation of community facilities,and fully funding beach maintenance operating cost of the center will be no more than the existing 1940's to name just a few.Costs don't end once the building is built.Operations rehabilitated building. Thus there will be no adverse financial impact on and maintenance are an on-going challenge and a yearly fiscal strain to our Police,Fire,Libraries,Beaches and Infrastructure. General Fund. The General Fund is what pays for public safety and The label"Palace in the Park" is unfair. The preliminary proposal by the maintenance of our aging infrastructure. While there is a need for consultant is similar to centers in surrounding cities. An added benefit is I increasing senior services, all our residents deserve well-maintained returning the existing senior center to all downtown residents use.The new streets,sidewalks,parks,sewers,beaches,and libraries. center is not a commercial enterprise,but a humanitarian facility which will j And finally,will the siege on our public open space ever end?We have seen provide needed programs for all seniors,present and future.If this site is not countless proposals over the 'years to commercialize Central Park: used, the costs of a new Senior Center will be prohibitive and a Center I restaurants, golf courses, motocross, bungee jumping, and hotels. The probably'won't be built. i public has rebuffed these proposals time and again in favor:of picnics, nature,and solitude. I s/Dave Sullivan,Mayor of Huntington Beach We urge you to reject this proposal. For more information go to s/Shirley Dettloff,Former Mayor of Huntington Beach www.savecentralpark.org s/Norma Brandel Gibbs,Former Mayor of Huntington Beach s/Debbie Cook s/Ralph Bauer,Former Mayor of Huntington Beach Huntington Beach Councilmember I g j s/Tom Harman,Califomia State Senator,35th District ! s/Jill Hardy Huntington Beach Councilmember s/Grace Winchell Former Mayor,City of Huntington Beach i s/John Scott Founder,Southeast Huntington Beach Neighborhood Association s/Flossie Horgan Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner i i i i j ' I � i i I � ! n i I � i i i t I i i I V I I i 30-8730b TOTAL P.03 400a8GAL /s /�6v,NEAiTf Attention Authors: Please provide the City Clerk with a signed paper copy and also an electronic version of the argument and rebuttal. ]Please note (below the titles which should be at the top of the argument or rebuttal page. You may use bold, underlines, italics or bullets. You may indent the paragraphs or use a block style. Please set your font to Times Roman size 12. Please specify in what order the names should appear at the end of the argument. If you do not specify, the ROV will determine the order. Names should be listed with a title following such as: Joan Flynn Huntington Beach City Clerk Joe Citizen President of the Orange County Business Advisory Group Etc. All Authors must print his/her name and sign the Argument or Rebuttal Signature Form which is being emailed to you ':' ... .... ... AND Print his/her name and sign the Argument itself AND Print his/her name and sign the Rebuttal Argument itself -" I Further, pursuant to Election Code § 9219, printed arguments submitted to the voters shall be titled either "Argument In Favor Of Measure _" or "Argument Against Measure Likewise, printed rebuttal arguments submitted pursuant to Election Code §§ 9220 and 9285 shall be titled either"Rebuttal To Argument In Favor Of Measure_" or"Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure I I ECN" V E0 Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of Measur 20�MG 10 AM S: 40 Are you satisfied with the condition of our community's infrastructure?Po-yzou�.wuapl;Central Park diminished by more commercial development?If not,then vote FNUO ofi , u � Would you have liked more information about this proposal before you were asked to vote? Here are a few facts. 1. The consultant has estimated the 45,000 square foot facility will cost$23 million—money that will be diverted from other park needs. 2. The plan to offset the costs of operations is to rent out the facility. 3. You are not being asked whether you would prefer any of the other non-park locations studied. Would you like to know whether the City can afford this project? In 1998,the City of Huntington Beach formed a 56-member citizen committee to review and assess the deteriorating condition of our infrastructure. After 3 years of investigation,their conclusion: $849 million in unfunded needs. Streets, parks,harbor, libraries, landscape medians, flood channels, beaches, sewers, fire stations, block walls, sidewalks, trees, community centers, and yes, even the senior center, were all in need of repair or replacement. To address the diverse needs of the community, a more frugal alternative must be considered. You make decisions like this every day with your household budget—the City Council must do the same with the City's budget. Diminished property values, tourism, and public health and safety will result from further postponing maintenance of potholes, leaky roofs, buckling sidewalks,poorly drained streets, and polluted beaches. Vote NO on Measure www.savecentralpark.org ,G�;Ai �C,j Jil dy `// untington Beach Councilmember O, JAX,� AJ V,0 Flossie Horgan Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner 7 Grace Winchell Younder, yor, City of Huntington Beach � ' s 03- outheast H tington Beach Neighborhood Association #ebbbie Cook Huntington Beach Councilmember FORM OF STATEMENT TO BE FILED BY AUTHOR(S) OF REBUTTAL(S) All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division 9, Chapter 3 (beginning with § 9200) of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by the following form statement to be signed by each proponent, and by each author, if different, of the argument: The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the rebuttal written in response to the argument in favor of the Huntington Beach ballot measure which reads, "Shall a centrally located senior center building, not to exceed 47,WO square feet, be placed on a maximum of five acres of an undeveloped 14-acre parcel in the 356-acre Huntington Beach Central Park, generally located west of the intersection of Goldenwest Street and Talbert Avenue, between the disc golf course and Shipley Nature Center, following City Council approval of all entitlements and environmental review?"which will be voted upon at the General Municipal election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 7, 2006 hereby state that the rebuttal is true and correct to the best of (his/her/their) knowledge and belief. Sign Name Print Name Date EZ�h6 . d0-2 a Q 0 N §9600,E.G. Statement of Authors of Rebuttals (Revised 10103) Form 10 FORM OF STATEMENT TO BE FILED BY AUTHOR(S) OF REBUTTAL(S) All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division 9, Chapter 3 (beginning with § 9200) of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by the following form statement to be signed by each proponent, and by each author, if different, of the argument: The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the rebuttal written in response to the argument against the Huntington Beach ballot measure which reads, "Shall a centrally located senior center building, not to exceed 47,000 square feet, be placed on a maximum of five acres of an undeveloped 94-acre parcel in the 356-acre Huntington Beach Central Park, generally located west of the intersection of Goldenwest Street and Talbert Avenue, between the disc golf course and Shipley Nature Center, following City Council approval of all entitlements and environmental review?"which will be voted upon at the General Municipal election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 7, 2006 hereby state that the rebuttal is true and correct to the best of (his/her/their) knowledge and belief. Sign Name Print Name Date ID.14ilf- C Cy �Slo6 144 LI/OQM,4 AZAA40E4 to 05 sue a ply Z') r ;j 1 -_C) 4 �aa c� c� N §9600, E.C. Statement of Authors of Rebuttals (Revised 10103) Form 10 Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of Measure Are you satisfied with the condition of our community's infrastructure?Do you want Central Park diminished by more commercial development?If not,then vote NO on Measure Would you have liked more information about this proposal before you were asked to vote? Here are a few facts. 1.The consultant has estimated the 45,OOa square foot facility will cost$23 million—money that will be diverted from other park needs. 2.The plan to offset the costs of operations is to rent out the facility. 3. You are not being asked whether you would prefer any of the other non-park locations studied Would you like to know whether the City can afford this project? In 1998,the City of Huntington Beach formed a 56-member citizen committee to review and assess the deteriorating condition of our infrastructure. After 3 years of investigation,their conclusion: $849 million in unfunded needs. Streets,parks,harbor,libraries, landscape medians,flood channels,beaches, sewers, fire stations, block walls,sidewalks,trees,community centers, and yes,even the senior center, were all in need of repair or replacement. To address the diverse needs of the community, a more frugal alternative must be considered. You make decisions like this every day with your household budget—the City Council must do the same with the City's budget. Diminished property values,tourism,and public health and safety will result from further postponing maintenance of potholes,leaky roofs,buckling sidewalks,poorly drained streets,and polluted beaches. Vote NO on Measure_ www.savecentralpark.org i dy Jil dy untington Beach Cou ncilmember. OJA X, A)IL al, J r� Flossie Horgan Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner r Grace Winchell F or, City of Huntington Beach utheast H tmgton Beach Neighborhood Association blt&t� ebbie Coo decl re nder penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Huntington Huntington der and that I posted this Agenda/Notice on the bulletin board in the outside posting board at the Civic Center on at (a.m./p.m.) Date Signature P.81 AUG-04-2006 06:53 PM REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENTS AGAINST MEASURE Good News!! Your Yes vote on Measure..... will not cost you one cent. A successful Yes Vote sets aside 1.4%(S acres)of Central Park for a Senior Center. No money is included in this measure. The only issue to be voted on is five acres! A proposal to fund the center with developer fees owed to the city is under discussion by the Council. Any commitment as to cost and building size is contingent on this funding. No decision will be made without public input. The statements made by the opponents on this measure are inaccurate. Even if the developer finartwd proposal goes forward,there will be no adverse effects on other park projects. They will go forward as planned It is projected that due to a more energy efficient modern building design the net operating cost of the center will be no more than the existing 1940's rehabilitated building. Thus there will be no adverse financial impact on Police,Fire,Libraries,Beaches and Infrastructure. The label"Palace in the Park"is unfair. The preliminary proposal by the consultant is similar to centers in surrounding cities. An added benefit is returning the existing senior center to all downtown residents use. The new center is not a commercial enterprise,but a humanitarian facility which will provide needed programs for all seniors,present and future. if this site is not used,the costs of a new Senior Center will be prohibitive and a Center probably won't be built -ram ave Sullivan,Mayor untington Beach Shirley Degeoff,Former Mayor of Huntington Beach WM1,4- A,0,0� /Y" Norma Brandel Gibbs,Former Mayor of Huntington Beach NJ . C iT *pnB4au e Former Mayor of Huntington Beach c Tom H California State Senator,35t°District 0 Ln G) AUG-04-2006 06:53 PM P.01 REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENTS AGAINST MEASURE Good News!! Your Yes vote on Measure..... will not cost you one cent. A.successful Yes Vote sets aside 1.4%(S acres)of Central Park for a Senior Center. Namoney is j 7 included in this measure. Tie only issue to be vaed on is five acres! A proposal to fund the center with developer fees owed to the city is under discussion by t-7 the Council. Any commitment as to cost.and building size is.comingent on this funding. IS No decision will be made without public input. The statements rrlade by the opponents on this measure are inaccurate. Even if the developer financed proposal goes forward,there will be ao adverse effects on IS other park projects.They will go forward as planned. 1t iqprgected that due to a more energy efficient modern building design the net operating cost of the center udil be no l S mom than the existing 1940's rehabilitated ceding. Thys there will be no adverse � financial impact gn Police,ly ire,Libraries,Bcqches and lafrastructuce_ The label"Palace in the Park"is unfair. The preliminary prgpwW by the consultant is is similar io centers in surrounding cities. An aged tgnefit is returning the existing senior <<-( center to all downtown resWnts use. The new cater is not a commercial enterprise,but 15 a humanitarian facility which will provide needed programs for all seniors,p rasent and future. It this site is not used,the costs of a new Senior Cent Or will be p vhibitive and a �q Center probably won't bp built S Dave Sullivan,Mayorpflfunfington Beach Shirley ff,Former Mayor of Huntington Beach 0�- Norma Brandel Gibbs,Former Mayor of Huntington Beach cm rnC= C Rajpff Baue Former Mayor of Huntington Beach E Tom H ,California State Senator, 35`"District r, Ln w 247. i .0. . CA 17. + 14. + 17 + 15. + 17 i. 15"1. + 13. + 0. + '15. + 14. + 15. + '13. +. 13 . + 5. + �17 � i Ballot Argument in Favor of Measure ' 31_'_I ED The State of California has projected that the number of Seniogoo§ it t RIC2 jvill soon increase to 53,600, a 64% increase. 0J T Y OF The current center on 2-1/2 acres is housed in a 1940's, rehabililtm��itlrlctio a *Sl-; inadequate to accommodate this growth. Usage at the current facility doubled between 1994 and 2004. Other cities including Westminster, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, and Irvine have more than 3 times as much space per senior as does Huntington Beach. To address this need the City Council hired the Irvine Firm of LPA to evaluate nine sites. Using 24 criteria, LPA found that a 5 acre site on Goldenwest at Talbert was the most suitable location. It is city-owned, geographically central, has excellent bus service, has minimal impact on traffic and adjacent neighborhoods, and uses only 1.4%of the 356 acre Central Park. This vacant land is reasonable for a senior center given other current park uses including an equestrian center(25 acres), a dog park(2 acres), a mobile home park(7.7 acres), a rock crusher(2 acres), a home for runaway children(1.2 acres), and a Frisbee golf course (15 acres). The location is endorsed by the City Council, the Community Services Commission, the Council on Aging, Huntington Landmark Adult Community, the Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Shipley Nature Center. Although funding is not a part of the ballot measure, it is anticipated that financing will come from developer fees owed to the City, not taxes. The Senior Center will have benefits for all, because with luck we will all be Seniors eventually. For those who are not yet seniors remember: "They helped us when we were young, won't you help them now?" For more information, visit website: www.soshb.com d�fff/$ c� vG�lv�►.� �� Dave Sullivan, Mayor of Huntington Beach LS�I�r S . De 717Llo i;C Shirley7ettloff, Former Mayor of Huntington each /vo Q,K,a 2ANa E� �i.b bs N -acm - Norma Brandel Gibbs, Former Mayor of Huntington Beach c c , f144� i�?Ovbw oga0r_4 =t�= w M Ralph Bauer, Former Mayor of Huntington Beach 84A M 04� ,q24 "1 Tom Harman, California State Senator, 3 m District FORM OF STATEMENT TO BE FILED BY AUTHOR(S) OF ARGUMENT(S) All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division 9, Chapter 3 (beginning with § 9200) of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by the following form statement to be signed by each proponent, and by each author, if different, of the argument: The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the primary argument in favor of the Huntington Beach ballot measure which reads, "Shall a centrally located senior center building, not to exceed 47,000 square feet, be placed on a maximum of five acres of an undeveloped 14-acre parcel in the 356-acre Huntington Beach Central Park, generally located west of the intersection of Go/denwest Street and Talbert Avenue, between the disc golf course and Shipley Nature Center, following City Council approval of all entitlements and environmental review?"which will be voted upon at the General Municipal election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 7, 2006 hereby state that the argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their) knowledge and belief. Sign Name Print Name Date r/ 7C 7- 3/-dam 10kMA PA00EL 4ti 7L31 LO a_ C, 0 =w- 4 )- y �! = Ci §9600, E.C. Statement of Authors of Arguments (Revised 10103) Form 10 RECEIVED Argument Against Measure 2006 JUL 31 Phi 1: 32 You should vote no on Measure_for three reasons. e i; First, how can you,the voter,be expected to approve a prci vt f6f,'WWfi ykf fidve only vague details. The last time the public was asked to vote blindly on a project was the sports complex where you were told the cost would be $1.5 million but the project ballooned to$19 million, half of which was for remediation of contaminated soils. Second, the City's proposal to pay for this project will divert$19 million from other park needs to one single grandiose 47,000 square foot"Palace in the Park." This means that decades-long promises of park improvements throughout the city will be delayed indefinitely including completion of Irby and Bartlett Parks, handicapped compliant restrooms for Central Park, rehabilitation of community facilities, and fully funding beach maintenance to name just a few. Costs don't end once the building is built. Operations and maintenance are an on-going challenge and a yearly fiscal strain to our General Fund. The General Fund is what pays for public safety and maintenance of our aging infrastructure. While there is a need for increasing senior services, all our residents deserve well-maintained streets, sidewalks, parks, sewers, beaches, and libraries. And finally,will the siege on our public open space ever end? We have seen countless proposals over the years to commercialize Central Park: restaurants, golf courses, motocross, bungee jumping, and hotels. The public has rebuffed these proposals time and again in favor of picnics, nature, and solitude. We urge you to reject this proposal. For more information go to www.savecentralpark.ora Debbie Cook Huntington Beach Councilmember ill y untington Beach uncilmember nc _ FC=.. c` d Grace Winchell c� w Fo er Ma r, City f Huntington Beach c3 rT Z&�r_ r,. N �OA Scott N ounndde-r, Southeast Huntington Beach Neighborhood Association (/ ® e D r a nJ Flossie Horgan el9 Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner FORM OF STATEMENT TO BE FILED BY AUTHOR(S) OF ARGUMENT(S) All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division 9, Chapter 3 (beginning with § 9200) of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by the following form statement to be signed by each proponent, and by each author, if different, of the argument: The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the primary argument against the Huntington Beach ballot measure which reads, "Shall a centrally located senior center building, not to exceed 47,000 square feet, be placed on a maximum of rive acres of an undeveloped 14-acre parcel in the 356-acre Huntington Beach Central Park, generally located west of the intersection of Goldenwest Street and Talbert Avenue, between the disc golf course and Shipley Nature Center, following City Council approval of all entitlements and environmental review?"which will be voted upon at the General Municipal election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 7, 2006 hereby state that the argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their) knowledge and belief. Sign Name Print Name Date t` eit6i e- Cook 7 (3 1 10G �nA:S.a Gr0.c� . W �v.c�2�� 3 T, � C- � -7 ji o 6 .r � l�ss�'Q urq�y Z �i olo N 0 G T Z p 1� CD §9600,E.C. Statement of Authors of Arguments (Revised 10103) Form 10 Argument Against Measure_ You should vote no on Measure for three reasons. �b First, how can you, the voter, be.expected to approve a project for which you have only vague �v details. The last time the public was asked to vote blindly on a project was the sports complex where you were told the cost would be $1.5 million but the project ballooned to $19 million, half �� ✓ of which was for remediation of contaminated soils. 8 Second, the City's proposal to pay.for this project will divert$19 million from other park needs 1 7 to one single grandiose 47,000 square foot"Palace in the Park." This means that decades-long — promises of park improvements throughout the city will be delayed indefinitely including �V completion of Irby and Bartlett Parks, handicapped compliant restrooms for Central Park, rehabilitation of community facilities, and fully funding beach maintenance to name just a few. Y Costs don't end once the building is built. Operations and maintenance are an on-going challenge and a yearly fiscal strain to our General Fund. The General Fund is what pays for public safety /3- and maintenance of our aging infrastructure. While there is a need for increasing senior services, I 0 `- all our residents deserve well-maintained streets, sidewalks,parks, sewers, beaches, and libraries. 43 _ And finally, will the siege on our public open space ever end? We have seen countless proposals 7 over the years to commercialize Central Park: restaurants, golf courses, motocross, bungee /a jumping, and hotels. The public has-rebuffed these proposals time and again in favor of picnics, nature, and solitude. We urge you to reject this proposal. For,more information go to www.savecentralpark.org 13 �l Debbie Cook Huntington Beach Councilmember Jill Hardy Huntington Beach Councilmember Grace Winchell Former Mayor, City of Huntington Beach John Scott Founder, Southeast Huntington Beach Neighborhood Association Flossie Horgan Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner w wi ca m x- r�, r,-) m --i co co co CO + + + + + Ballot Argument in Favor of Measure The State of California has projected that the number of Seniors in Huntin to ch will a soon increase to 53,600, a 64% increase. 7 The current center on 2-1/2 acres is housed in a 1940's, rehabilitated building and,is /S inadequate to accommodate this growth. Usage at the current facility doubled,between 1994 and 2004. Other cities including Westminster, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa d Irvine have more than 3 times as much space per senior as does Huntington Beach. } To address this need the city council hired the Irvine Firm of LPA to evaluate nine sites. 7 Using 24 criteria, LPA found that a 5 acre site on Goldenwest at Talbert was the most suitable location. It,is city owned, geographically central, has excellent bus service, has minimal impact on traffic and adjacent neighborhoods, and uses only 1.4% of the 356 acre Central �- Park. This vacant land is.reasonable for a senior center given other current park uses S including an equestrian center(25 acres), a dog park (2 acres), a mobile home park(7.7 acres), a rock crusher(2 acres), a.home for runaway children(1:2 acres), and a Frisbee golf course (15 acres). 3 The location is endorsed by the City Council, the Community Services Commission, the Council on Aging, Huntington Landmark Adult Community, the Chamber of Commerce and /a Friends of the Shipley Nature Center. Although funding is not a part of the ballot measure,-it l 7 is anticipated that financing will come from developer fees owed to the City not taxes. The Senior Center will have benefits for all, because with luck we will all be Seniors eventually. For those who are not yet seniors remember: "They helped us when we were young, won't you help them now?" For more information, visit website: www.soshb.com Dave Sullivan, Mayor of Huntington Beach Shirley Dettloff, Former Mayor of Huntington Beach Norma Brandel Gibbs, Former Mayor of Huntington Beach Ralph Bauer, Former Mayor of Huntington Beach Tom Harman, California State Senator, 35'h District . _ � a rR;nn': 12. + 7. + 1�. + '13. + r1 . + .1 2. + 17. + 18. 16._ + 17. + 3_ + 13. + 12. + 17. + 16, + 16. + 16. + 284 .