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politicians have forgotten that they are public servants for love the people; our culture, our beaches, and everything special interests that seek to maximize their own interests
the people they represent and not some kind of royalty. I about it. In fact, I want to help preserve its distinctive over the good of the whole community. I expect to win Hair & Beauty City Salon Buy and two products and 301 Main St HB 714.969.1800 www.MyHBGold.com
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about the community and I am concerned about
the future of the city. I think the city is spending money it WILLIAM GRUNWALD: Like many other Specific knowledge and past experience on Yoga Works 20% off 1st retail purchase and 301 Main St HB 714.960.9740 www.MyHBGold.com
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years ago. I was elected four years ago by doing BRUCE J. BRANDT : I am running as it make me the best choice for City Council. I will use my
well with the voters in every part of HB and would hope to seems right for me and as a 30+ year HB abilities to solve budget issues creatively, stand up for Chimayo at the Beach 20% off entire bill 315 Pac. Coast Hwy HB 714.374.7273 www.MyHBGold.com
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support from small business leaders, support from
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from community members and especially those who running again because this council simply does not
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desire a smaller, leaner, less costly government. I intend respond to the concerns of the residents. Whether in
on winning a seat on the HB Council the same way I downtown, the southeast, or at Bolsa Chica the current ERIK PETERSON: I decided to run for Deville 424 Olive Ave HB 714.374.4860 www.MyHBGold.com
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View School District; by winning the confidence of the than the voices of the residents. I will win one of the open help my city government become better
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BILLY O’CONNELL: I am running for the can do it again. Plus, I am running as part of Team Huntington

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a pristine California beach community that doesn’t look at
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Huntington Beach does business. Because I have so much to do not possess all the necessary facts.
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My top priority is to ensure that police and fire departments
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officials mismanaged public funds. Good government
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Post Position Horse Morning Line / Book: Watch for Scratches / HB Police Cops & Firefighters endorse Jennifer mcGrath HB Firefighters Restore Old Fire engine
J H
ennifer McGrath the Huntington Beach Police Officers untington Beach Donating to the
Jockey Changes and Paddock Talk: Race Nov. received several key Association endorsed four candidates for City Firefighters cause: The HBFA is
2, 2010 - HB Downs endorsements from
public safety organizations
Council including: Connie Boardman, Joe
Carchio, Jim Katapodis, and Fred Speaker.
Association embarking on a project to
(HBFA) is working restore one of the cities
#1 position is always a treat to the favorites in this unusually large field of 20 contenders.
1 Bill Rorick Performance in the stretch unknown. No Utterance available.
in Huntington Beach. The The Police Officers Association also endorsed toward restoring an first motorized fire
Huntington Beach Police Shari Freidenrich for Orange County engine and invite you to engines. A 1923 Seagrave
A Filly with some promise, but untested. From the horse's mouth: "Fast, Winner,
2 Shawn Roselius Competitive."
Officers Association and Treasurer and Cathy Green for Orange County a pancake breakfast fire engine that served
the Huntington Beach Firefighters Association Water District #6. August 28 at Lake Park, 7 Huntington Beach from the
Track favorite, ran track before without any training or odd-makers support. This long interviewed and evaluated the Huntington In addition to endorsing Jennifer a.m. – Noon, to raise money for the 1920′s to the 1950′s, needs your help! If
3 Joe Carchio shot finished in the money last out. With Ed Laird riding and only active duty horse in Beach candidates running for office in the McGrath, the Huntington Beach Firefighters Seagrave Restoration project, restoring you would like to be a part of the
race...will end in the money. From the horse's mouth: "Experience Counts." November election. The Firefighters Association endorsed Blair Farley for City the city’s oldest fire engine. The cost is HBFA’s Seagrave Restoration Project by
Ran and won in smaller regional tracks. Feisty, can bolt at times. 6/7 to 1 odds. If you like Association and the Police Officers Council as well as Council candidates Connie only $5 per person. Just show up, buy making a donation of money or services,
4 Norm Westwell playing names this one is a firecracker. No Utterance available. Association both endorsed Jennifer McGrath. Boardman, Joe Carchio, and Fred Speaker. your meal ticket, and eat! Location: please send an e-mail to seagrave
In addition to endorsing Jennifer The Firefighters Association also endorsed Main Street (or Lake Street) at 11th project@hbfa.org… more information
5 Billy O'Connell Native born, Irish Sweeps bred horse... blood line that results in a somewhat unpredictable McGrath for Huntington Beach City Attorney, Shari Freidenrich and Cathy Green. Street, Huntington Beach, CA and photos are available at hbfa.org!
finish -this horse is all heart. Trained at D&S Farms - discipline and grooming give this
LEADERSHIP & EXPERIENCE

challenger great promise and long term race success. May need blinkers to keep focused.
i on
6 Jim Katapodis
No Utterance available..
Wearing the HBPD Silks - debuts his run around the field. Good disposition, may groom
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well. From the horse's mouth: " long shot winner." What leadership qualifications and experience do you have to serve on the City Council,
7 Dan Kalmick This Colt has experience in smaller fields, good breeding, may need to add some weight and what distinguishes you from the other candidates running for this office?
to compete. From the horses' mouth: "Listens to Residents."
8 Heather Grow This Filly made the cut, in the race, finish position uncertain. From The horse's mouth:
"Strong and unstoppable."
BILL RORICK: I have extensive DAN KALMICK: I started my first decisions in a fair, and rational manner that our Council needs. I have served the
leadership experience. I have successful consulting company when I was 11 years while encouraging public participation in community as former mayor Debbie
9 William Grumwald In the middle has not competed before. No Utterance available. senior executive experience at large, small, old. After identifying a need in the market, the process. For example, as Mayor I Cook's Planning Commissioner, Devin
and medium sized businesses. I am a I used my skills and knowledge to build a instituted an on-line system by which Dwyer's Public Works Commissioner and
10 Bruce J. Brandt No stranger to the Stables. No Utterance available..
business friendly candidate and know what successful business at a young age. I residents could make suggestions as to as Jill Hardy's commissioner on the Charter
Late entry. This Mare might be late to start but has strong finish. Trains with two others in
11 Connie Boardman race...watch for some bump and impedence. Good performance as a Mudder -but track
businesses need to succeed so that they currently run a small business consulting where budget cuts should be made. Review Commission. I first proposed
can provide additional needed jobs and company; working with small businesses to closing Main Street on Tuesday nights and
expected to be dry and fast. Trainer / Breeder Cook Farms. No Utterance available. JOHN VON HOLLE: I am the most
opportunities for our community. I have an optimize their business processes using my idea became Surf City Nights. I was a
knowledgeable candidate on Huntington
12 John VonHolle Has only run on Municipal tracks, popular in the paddock and among track staff. From the engineering degree from Cal Poly (SLO) technology. I have worked with the Lions founding member of the Downtown
Harbor issues. I have an in-depth
horse's mouth: "One Strong Finisher." and an MBA from Pepperdine. This diverse club and was an officer in the reserve Huntington Beach Business Improvement
knowledge of the budget and how it is
education provides me with the technical division of the Orange County Fire District and a former member of the
13 Landon Fichtner Might be out weighed in this match. This Colt just needs experience. From the horse's
and business sense required to review Authority for several years. I am not a
reviewed and approved. I have written
Huntington Beach Visitors and Convention
mouth: "Ingenuous, reliable, realistic." Standard Plans and Specifications. I have
projects and budgets to ensure that our developer and thusly do not feel that the Bureau's Public Relations Committee. I
drafted numerous policies, procedures,
14 Blair Farley Works out hard. This Horse has good disposition and shares trainer with #11 Boardman
valuable tax dollars are not wasted. solution to every problem is to build and city ordinances for Huntington
serve on the board of the Bolsa Chica Land
and #16 Shaw. The Silks here have distinctive Cook Farms colors. Breeding line may Trust, am a docent at Shipley Nature
something. Instead I want to look at what
cause pulling to the left. No Utterance available. SHAWN ROSELIUS: At 18, my Harbor, Utility Companies, and the oil
other cities and municipalities have done in Center and a member of Save Our Strays
leadership experience is limited, but I feel companies. For over 15 years, I met and
15 Fred Speaker Has been handicapped by all the Book makers to win, place or show. Well groomed and order to boost revenue and cut costs. of Huntington Beach.
I have the strength of character to be an discussed many issues with past and
steady pace. Will break early and keep stride. With Bill Borden riding, an all-in race, and There is no reason to reinvent the wheel
effective public servant for the people of present Mayors, City Council Members, ERIK PETERSON: I’m a local business
this declared last race for this runner, will end up in the money. From the horse's mouth: (read: hire a consultant) to do something
Huntington Beach. My age is what most City Administrators, and Department owner and have successfully managed that
"serious about business." that someone has already done.
distinguishes me from the other Heads. I was the President of the Municipal business and other businesses for many
16 Joe Shaw An early pick whose odds dropped a bit with entry of a well know Mare. Don't count out, an
even money bet. At finish head pulling to left could cost winners circle in photo finish. A
candidates. I have no family or loyalties to HEATHER GROW: I’m a real HB girl. Employees Association. The Association years. I know how to stick to a budget and
large corporations so the City of I’ve spent most of my life serving our lacked leadership. Because of changes I when necessary make the appropriate
stayer. Has a certain Ayres about him! No Utterance available. Huntington Beach is my primary concern. community. I am very grateful to have been made and the current MEA leadership it decisions to keep a company healthy. I
Unknown to this track but watch in the trials. From the horse's mouth: "Determined, able to study law and government at top was the first Association to agree to work spent six years in the Marine Corps in
17 Erik Peterson Strong, Fearless."
JOE CARCHIO: I can say, Councilman
universities and have been using what I with the City on its budget crisis. which I had to lead Marine’s and deal with
Joe Carchio is the only incumbent running
learned for the past several years in various multiple service and agency interactions. I
18 Andrissa Dominguez Maiden Race for this Filly. May need to carry more weight. From the horse's mouth: for HB City Council. Almost four years of LANDON FICHTNER: My leadership
capacities and in many different local and have lived in Huntington Beach for most of
"passionate driven superstar." dealing with Staff and the citizens gives me experience is vast ranging from serving in
international organizations. I am a good my life and want to do my part to keep it
this distinguishing characteristic keeping the U.S. Army, being a banker at Wells
19 Barbara Delgleize Good gait, begins with gallop. The Grooms, D&H Farms have done well...should finish strong.
Handy position for this horse, breaks fast -runs to the inside. No Utterance available. the focus on the voter.
listener and have the intelligence to weigh Fargo, teaching in LAUSD, down to
great.
the facts at issue and come up with a producing the nightly news. In every ANDRISSA DOMINGUEZ: It would
20 Mathew Harper The dark horse. Wears the D&S Silks. Good performance in previous races. This one NORM WESTWELL: I have been decision. position I have been promoted for be a disservice to the residents of
stays right but straight. Morning line 3 or 4 to 1. From the horse's mouth: involved in local politics since 1999. I am a
WILLIAM GRUNWALD: Having excellence, and found myself in a Huntington Beach for me to answer some
"Experienced, Qualified, Responsible." long time HB business owner. I have
worked in management for private leadership role. As a candidate for city of the questions when I do not possess all
received numerous days of instruction on
Best Bet: Play and Box the Trifecta: #3, #11 and #15. Box this bet and you will Win, Place and Show. industry most of my adult life, I understand council I bring the widest array of the necessary facts.
good governance skills and practices. I am
Pays to 4th position...even money on this upset. Show… bet place good money on: #4, #5, #12, #14, #16, the impact that poor planning and experiences that combines multiple
now serving a 2nd term as an elected BARBARA DELGLEIZE: I have always
implementation of projects and services industries, and disciplines, which allows me
#19 & #2. Across the Board Bets: #3. #11 and #15 Trustee for the Ocean View School appreciated the different way one can
to look at problems from a variety of

have on the viability of the organization serve where they live. I have served on
District. In 2008 I was elected by my
itself. While a municipality cannot be different angles, to create the best possible
fellow board members to serve as Clerk numerous local committees and boards. I
operated exactly as a business, there are resolution.
and then President for the Ocean View have served on the HB Infrastructure
many city functions that can benefit from BLAIR FARLEY: I am currently serving Committee, HB Council on Aging and the
School District in 2009. I was endorsed by
the application of business practices, our City as the Chairman of the Planning HB Visitors Bureau. In 2009 I served the
our Teachers Union. I have successfully
procedures, and accountability. As a Commission. My time on the Commission Chairman of the HB Chamber of
completed collective bargaining
practicing attorney, I am also in a unique has given me valuable knowledge of how Commerce and as a member of the 2009
agreements 4 times. I have hired a new
position to understand the legal land use impacts our quality of life as well as HB Centennial Committee celebrating our
Superintendent for our District and have
ramifications of our decisions. the bottom line of the budget. I have also 100 years as a community. Also in 2009 I
approved $10.2 million dollars in budget
cuts over the last 2 years with minimal BRUCE J. BRANDT: I am a retired served in the past on the 4th of July Board was appointed to HB Planning
impacts to our educational product. management executive from the Boeing as well as working with students in the Commission. In addition, as a Real Estate
company in HB. Being a Program Manager community as a youth mentor & counselor. Broker I have served at a State and
BILLY O’CONNELL: As one of the
for huge government projects uses all the I believe that my best quality is my ability to Regional level for my industry promoting
founders of Colette’s Children’s home, I
same skills needed to run city business. I see a problem from all sides and work private property rights.
will bring real-world experience to City
am still employed in Aerospace toward an equitable solution. As a Planning

Hall. We work daily to meet our budget, MATTHEW HARPER: I have been
management for my new employer, MDA Commissioner I have been called on to
find new sources of revenue, and deliver involved and engaged at the local, county
in Canada. I am also owner/broker of my work with residents and developers to
results. I have been able to grow our and state level. Voters city-wide have
own real estate company in HB, active for achieve a balance that preserves quality of
organization through hard work and elected me to three consecutive terms as a
over 25 years. I am not running against the life and offers growth for the future.
focused effort. At Colette’s we make a real Trustee for the Huntington Beach Union
other candidates per se, but rather want to FRED SPEAKER: I first served on the High School District, starting in 1998. The
difference in the lives of women and
be evaluated on my qualifications, I choose HB Finance Baard in 1992 followed by the HBUHSD serves the secondary education
children. I think this unique experience will
not to run a negative campaign against the HB Water Task Force Committee in 1993. needs of the Orange County communities
give the voters a clear choice.
others. Time and issues don’t change much do of Huntington Beach, Sunset Beach,
JIM KATAPODIS: My service to the
CONNIE BOARDMAN: I am they; budget and water issues still prevail. I Midway City, most of Westminster, most of
community includes Second Vice President
currently the Chair of the Department of served as the HB Chamber of Commerce Fountain Valley, and a portion of Garden
of the Goldenwest Homeowners
Biology at Cerritos Community College liaison to the City and currently have over Grove. There are over 197,000 registered
Association, Executive Board of Directors
and President of the Bolsa Chica Land 10 years of experience on the HB Planning voters in the HBUHSD, 65% of which
for the Los Angeles Police and Revolver
(714) 846-1237 Club, and Board of Directors for the
Westminster Community Theater. I am a
Trust. I was a council member from 2000-
2004 and served as Mayor in 2003. When I
Commission.
JOE SHAW: My record as a businessman,
reside in the City of Huntington Beach. I
am a graduate of Huntington Beach High
was Mayor we faced a similar budget my knowledge of city issues and my School and earned my Bachelor of Science
5944 Warner Avenue at Springdale in Huntington Beach graduate of the West Point Law
shortfall as we do now. I have degree in public policy and management at
Enforcement Leadership program and the experience on three city commissions give
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desalination eiS
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com) announced today that it has
The acquisition is subject to
further due diligence by the parties
approved
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he Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan, this meant an additional $2,000 in costs just to get any more money on bad loans, but entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire and the negotiation of a definitive
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currently insures 30% of all residential loans the loan insured. even the private mortgage certain assets, including patents, agreement. No further terms of the ouncil members of the City of Huntington
generated in today’s real estate market. Scores of Here we go again. Just six months after their last insurance companies aren’t trademarks and worldwide proposed transaction were Beach in California, USA, on 7 September
homeowners looking to refinance are surprised to learn fee increase, the FHA is stating that they need more charging this much! merchandising rights, of Biotec Foods, a announced. 2010 approved a revised environmental impact
that an FHA loan is their best option. A decrease in money from American homeowners in order to Homeowners looking for a 15 Huntington Beach, CA-based manufacturer of nutritional About Bio-Clean, Inc.: The Bio-Clean markets study for the 50 MGD (189,000 m³/d) seawater
equity also means that, for many more continue insuring loans. The year fixed are the only ones likely supplements (www.biotec foods.com). consumer, commercial and industrial cleaners and desalination plant proposed by Poseidon Resources.
homeowners, an FHA loan might be amount of the monthly to benefit from this change. E.G. Marchi, President of Bio-Clean, Inc., stated, restoration products that are aqueous blends of bio- The project still requires a new coastal
the only option to refinance. mortgage insurance (MIP) The FHA doesn’t have a "Biotec Foods has been in business for 22 years and degradable, heavy duty surfactants and live, naturally development permit and an updated agreement with
Homebuyers with less than payable to the FHA for monthly insurance produces and markets a wide variety of natural nutritional occurring microbes. These innovative products are the the city, which will consider the project again on 20
20% down payment are premium for most 15 year supplements. Its focus is the development of enzyme- culmination of years of intensive research efforts, September 2010. If the project receives city approval,
also likely to look loans. And that’s not based products to counter Antioxidant enzyme deficiencies effectively combining nature with chemistry to produce it will go to the State Lands Commission and the
towards an FHA scheduled to change Arnaud Dufour that can occur due to poor nutrition and the excess stresses safe and cost saving solutions to health and environmental Coastal Commission for consideration.
insured loan. insuring the under this new plan. Yet of aging, pollution, surgery, radiation, overexertion, and concerns. Unlike other "green" cleaners, our products offer Based on the total attendance and speakers pro
Insuring one loan will these homeowners are still capable of benefitting from illness. Biotec Foods products are sold through drug stores, cost saving biological benefits, yet are competitively and con... It appeared that the community supports
out of three loans is n e a r l y the reduced UFMIP. health food stores and authorized resellers. In recent years, priced with conventional cleaners and degreasers. the project.
a significant jump double to The most common instances where FHA
up
roughly
from the
four Ouch!
0.90 from the
current 0.50
Financing would be considered are:
• Homeowners looking to consolidate a 1st and 2nd election ed
ition POSEIDON DESALINATION PLANT
percent market for most mortgage What are your views on the proposed Poseidon Resources desalination facility recently approved by the City Council. Do
share which the FHA insured • Loans with less than 20% equity (purchase or you support or oppose this approval? How would you handle this issue if elected to the City Council?
FHA had in 2006. l o a n s . refinance)
Government insured Although they • Homeowners looking to “cash out” some of the equity Information contained on this page was created in collaboration with and with the assistance of the HBDRA
loans are good news for will be lowering the in their home BILL RORICK: The access to affordable revenues and benefits to our city over the This plant was rushed back into service, air and water quality, makes South East
consumers in that they are amount of the UFMIP to If an individual is looking to do any of these on a clean water is important now and will be next 30 years. As rainfall in the area has even though it was scheduled for upgrades, Huntington Beach more industrial, not less
able to obtain loans that the banks might not otherwise offset this latest fee increase, 30 year term, they’ll want to do so before the changes even more important in the future. It would been below normal and drought conditions back in the Gray Davis energy crisis era. and it will cost all of us more money for
make. It’s also good for the banks because their loans most American homeowners will find that this new take effect. If they’re looking to do any of these on a 15 be a great advantage to Huntington Beach are likely, we need to look at alternative CONNIE BOARDMAN: While on the water through the Metropolitan Water
are insured by the full faith and credit of the US calculation will result in a higher payment on their year term, they’ll want to have everything ready to pull residents to have a reliable source of clean sources of water to sustain life. City Council, I voted against this project
District subsidies they have applied for. I will
Government. However, an increase in government mortgage. the trigger while rates are still at record lows. Either water. That said, it should be remembered DAN KALMICK: With the new ruling because the Environmental Impact Report fight for clean air & water!
loans during a real estate market which continues to For example, a $300,000 FHA loan today would way, Individuals who relate to one or more of these that the name of our city is Huntington by the state, the Poseidon plan does not was deficient, and because while FRED SPEAKER: As you know, we
struggle has really tightened the vice on American have a monthly payment at $1,636.84 (4.25% rate, areas should call their mortgage broker immediately. Beach and our clean and beautiful beach is look like it’s going to be able to move Huntington Beach would receive all the live in a desert - and this brings water. As
taxpayers. Along with an increase in market share 2.25% UFMIP and 0.50% MIP). Assuming rates are the These changes take effect October 4th. the city's most valuable and famous asset. forward as planned. AES will have to stop impacts our residents would not benefit. long as no-one can prove it is harmful to
comes an increase in defaults and default-related losses. same when the new calculation takes effect, this same The information contained in this column does not While I see some clear benefits of a local using its open water intake by 2020. If Water from the desalination plant would the ocean or to the citizens of
Earlier this year the FHA attempted to offset those $300,000 loan will now carry a monthly payment of necessarily reflect the opinion of The Local News. desalination plant, I would need to have Poseidon wants to come back with a cost many times more than water we Huntington Beach, I am in favor of it.
losses by shoring up its reserves. The FHA raised the $1,717.83 (4.25% rate, 1.00% UFMIP and 0.90% some firm commitments and assurances in subsurface water intake and stop saying that currently use. The Poseidon Company has
premium on its funding fee which is collected at MIP). The difference is $80.99 per month or $971.88 Arnaud Dufour is a Sr. Mortgage Banker at terms of monetary concerns and in regards it’s privately funded and start talking about a very poor track record of actually JOE SHAW: Our future prosperity
funding for every FHA insured loan. This Upfront per year. Since the FHA’s monthly mortgage Newport Beach based DLJ Financial. With to the environmental impact on our local the real price of the water, we can start constructing and operating functional depends on a clean ocean and pristine
Mortgage Insurance Premium (UFMIP) was increased insurance typically lasts five years, this same more than eleven years in the industry, beaches and air quality before I could having a serious conversation about water desalination plants. The Metropolitan coast. It’s just not a good idea for us to
from 1.75% to 2.25% of the loan amount. This meant $300,000 loan is likely to cost the homeowner Arnaud is available to answer questions in support this project. I currently have some policy in the city. We need to focus more Water Department has estimated that if put more heavy industrial uses on our
that consumers had to pay an additional $500 per every approximately $5,000 more to obtain and maintain. Real Estate Finance. serious reservations about this project. coast. I toured the oil spill that seeped
E-mail: adufour@dljfinancial.com on reusing the existing water we have everyone just reduced water use by 10%
$100,000 financed directly to the FHA. On a $400,000 Understandably the government doesn’t want to lose from the ground near the area of Atlanta
Call: 714-677-4107. CFL # 603H312 SHAWN ROSELIUS: I oppose the rather than looking for new sources. Our enough water would be saved to provide a and Beach with a representative of the
Poseidon Resources Desalination Facility big issue is irrigation of outdoor plants. city the size of San Diego with water. EPA early this year, which costs millions
because it doesn’t benefit the people of Until we start to realize that pouring Education and conservation are key to our to clean up. It made me realize that there
Huntington Beach. It will be harmful to the chlorinated water on plants is foolish, we water issues here in Southern California. are pockets of potential hazardous
environment. The water will be sold to will end up wasting a valuable resource. JOHN VON HOLLE: Overall, I materials throughout our city. It doesn’t
other areas. There will be minimal jobs HEATHER GROW: I oppose the support the proposed Poseidon make sense to add more heavy industrial
created, most of which will be staffed by proposed Poseidon desalinization facility in Resources desalination facility. However, uses in an area already severely impacted
45 people brought in to do the work. The only Huntington Beach and I will oppose further there are many issues to overcome. I am by the ASCON toxic waste site and the
thing Huntington Beach gets from the deal attempts of its construction. The Poseidon concerned about the additional power outdated AES plant. We need to do more
is a blight on our beach. project is not about cheap water. In fact the that will be needed to supply power to to clean up what’s already there.
JOE CARCHIO: Again, I am already deal would be very costly for HB residents. the desalination plant. The power plant Wouldn’t we be better off with hotels,
an elected official and this issue will be Poseidon has teamed up with the biggest burns oil to generate power and the parks and other amenities along the
coming up this summer for a vote. I eyesore in town (the AES smokestacks) to burning of the oil creates CO2 gases and coast and not heavy industry?
believe that water is a critical issue for construct a mega-million dollar facility in greenhouse gases which in turn hurt the ERIK PETERSON: I support the
our homeowners. Drought is not a wetlands adjacent to SEHB homes. The environment. Since the city was unable Huntington Beach desalination facility. It will
question of if, but when. Water project will cause environmental harm to to have the AES plant reduce their CO2 not impact the downtown area and it will
management is a major part of my our beaches and will negatively impact the and greenhouse gases in the past, I would supply the city additional revenue without

agenda and I will be looking at all future lives of HB residents. The financial costs are propose a change in the CUP that would cost to its residence. It will make
sources, their cost and their efficiency. uncertain because Poseidon has been less require the installation of clean-air
Huntington Beach a more self-sustaining
than transparent about actual costs in equipment to reduce the amount of
NORM WESTWELL: This project city by being a main source of the County’s
building and maintaining the facility. You existing CO2 and green house gas
was already approved by by the HB City water supply. This will eliminate or reduce
wouldn’t let your contractor build your new emissions the plant is now dumping into
Council. A desalination plant is going to our reliance on imported water from
kitchen without a budget but that is exactly the environment.
be built. Our incompetent State and Northern California and the Colorado
what the city council is doing with Poseidon.
Federal leaders have declared war on LANDON FICHTNER: Water is the River. It will sustain our city during droughts
I strongly oppose the Poseidon project.
"we the people" of California by turning most important resource to sustain our and times of emergency. I feel this plant will
off our life giving water. Only a tyrannical WILLIAM GRUNWALD: Knowing the current quality of life. As the demand for be good for Huntington Beach.
government would deny water to its history and importance of the water supply water increases, investments in water ANDRISSA DOMINGUEZ: It would
own people. HB is fortunate to be to Southern California, I am a supporter of capturing and desalination facilities must be a disservice to the residents of
located at the ocean and have a company desalinization technology for Orange increase to continue to meet the needs of Huntington Beach for me to answer some
willing to fully fund a project, which will County which could someday provide a an expanding community. Since the of the questions when I do not possess all
provide us the life giving water we need path to independence from outside Southland has been suffering from a the necessary facts.
here in our desert community. sources. That said, I have specific concerns prolonged drought and our demand
Maintaining a fresh water supply is a with the viability of building a desalination continues to increase, either facilities like BARBARA DELGLEIZE: From my
matter of public safety, which I strongly plant alongside an outdated power plant, the Poseidon Resource Desalination must understanding the Poseidon Resources is a
support. slated for decommission in eight years. be constructed, or large scale conservations decided issue and I support the
Even assuming a new source of electricity is efforts need to change our way of using this approval…that being said I would want the
BILLY O’CONNELL: I support the
brought in to power the plant, locating it vital resource. company to make the facilities in best way
desalination plant and believe it will be a
here would preclude the redevelopment of to fit the area. To be sure the quality of
valuable part to our water supply future. BLAIR FARLEY: I am opposed to the
the site to less industrial usage, after the project enhances HB long term planning on
As a councilmember, I will work to make Poseidon Resources desalination facility that
power plant closes. water usage and quality for generations to
sure Poseidon complies with their was approved by the Council in 2006. It is
come. I believe the desalination plant should
agreements and that impacts are BRUCE J. BRANDT: I strongly oppose an energy intensive and expensive way to
be a part of our future strategies along with
minimized during construction. this and if elected will do all I can to kill it. A) generate water. It relies on old technology
recycling, conservation and diversity.
The company has no track record and at the AES power plant for intake water.
JIM KATAPODIS: I support the
seems no real assets. If this was such a great Just this week this so called "once through" MATTHEW HARPER: Water
Desalination Plant in Huntington Beach.
plan, Fluor and other large reputable cooling technique used by AES has been independence is critical to Orange
This plant will create much needed jobs,
companies would be pursuing. B) Attaching banned. This project is a classic lose-lose for County's long-term future and I support
provide a reliable source of water to
anything to the outdated polluting power the people of Huntington Beach. It brings a the proposed desalination facility as a
Huntington Beach and the Orange County
plant will just extend its already overdue life. whole lot of environmental concerns about step toward that goal.
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i SENIOR CENTER:

i o n ed this project by Quimby Act “in lieu” park fees from the Pacific City
elect What are your views on the proposed new
development? Do you support or oppose the ruling of the court to
Senior Center to be built in Central Park? Do you support or oppose Measure T, the 2006 measure
halt the project on the various grounds cited by the court?
that authorized its construction on five acres of parkland? Do you support or oppose the funding of
other sub-group of Huntington Beach; however this nutritional meals. Until our city’s budget is back on track,
BILL RORICK: The voters of Huntington Beach have project. The court ruling is an unfortunate set-back for was approved by the voters. As the ranks of seniors
project should be merged with other services, to create a and our senior programs are reaching everyone that
already voted to approve the Senior Center and I am not seniors and senior services. I am hopeful that the project grow, there will be an even greater need for these types
community center that can be available for all. As for needs them, there is no sense in talking about building a
the type of politician who believes that I know better is able to proceed and the appeal overturns the ruling. of facilities. The court however has taken issue to some
funding and court decisions, I will always follow the law of new Senior Center.
than the electorate. I am in favor of proceeding with the JIM KATAPODIS: We need a new Senior Center of the provisions in the measure. Rather than continuing
the land and don’t feel that there is much room for HaPPy HOUR
Senior Center. I would support funding of this project by because the Rogers Center is outdated and too small to an expensive appeal process, the city would be better ERIK PETERSON: I do not support the Senior Center
use of the Quimby Act funds, but it would appear from keep up with the needs of our growing senior served by readdressing the problem areas of the
personal interpretation.
in Central Park. I did not support Measure T. I oppose the mOnDay - FRiDay
BLAIR FARLEY: I am in favor of providing service to
reading the Act that only a portion of the cost could be population. The problem is that building a new Senior Measure and bringing them into compliance with the law.
covered by these funds since it requires the percentage Center in Central Park may be cost prohibitive and we BRUCE J. BRANDT: I support a new senior center Seniors in our community at a variety of possible locations
funding of this project by Quimby Act “in lieu” park fees
from the Pacific City development because it violates the
3 Pm - 6 Pm
paid by Quimby Act funds have a reasonable relationship may have to look for another location. throughout the City. I am opposed to using park land at Quimby Act. I support the courts ruling. I feel an • $2.00 OFF COCkTailS
but the current plan is seriously flawed. As I stressed in
to the use of the park and recreational facilities by future my last campaign 2 years ago, the deal to delay park fees Central Park to construct this Senior Center. The Pacific alternative site is what is needed • $2.50 DOmeSTiC DRaFTS
inhabitants of the related sub-division. This actual DAN KALMICK: The city needs a new Senior for a future sole source contract to the Pacific City City development should pay its fair share of park "in lieu"
ANDRISSA DOMINGUEZ: It would be a disservice • $3.00 imPORT DRaFTS
percentage could be argued, but it is clearly less than Center. Central Park is the wrong location. It’s downhill developer never passed the best value to the city test. I fees, as every other developer does and the City should
to the residents of Huntington Beach for me to answer
100%. (requiring stairs) and not central to public transport nor then use those resources to provide recreational
where census data shows that seniors live. I do not feel
said it was not proper and now the courts have agreed
opportunities for the future residents of Pacific City. Using
some of the questions when I do not possess all the September Line Up
SHAWN ROSELIUS: I think that instead of paying that building a senior center conforms to the spirit of the Need to replan the effort and do it proper this time. The necessary facts. 9/2 - 8pm ....................................Jam Night
those dollars through a no-bid contract to build a Senior
for a new building and taking up open spaces in Central Quimby Act. How does a $4mil building cost the city city should drop its appeal and stop wasting more legal BARBARA DELGLEIZE: The people of HB voted to 9/3 - 9pm ........................Hollywood Blonde
Center on public open space is a bad idea. To protect
Park we should use one of the closed schools like Kettler $19mil? I agree with the court’s ruling. We need to go fees have the Senior Center built in Center Park. I support
against this in the future projects should be fully entitled 9/4 - 9pm ................................Warner Drive
and refurbish it. I oppose Measure T because I oppose back to the power points and the reports from when we CONNIE BOARDMAN: Recently a superior court them. Having a senior center in the park would be a great
before a Measure C vote is held. 9/5 - 6pm ..................................Waterhouse
construction in Central Park. The spirit of the Quimby discussed this issue the first time. Several schools have judge found the city acted in error in using Quimby Act fit for them to be able to use the other services in the
act is to improve parks for the general population. If the become available as well as the idea of rebuilding the funds to finance the construction of a new senior center. FRED SPEAKER: I support a new Senior Center for 9/9 - 8pm ....................................Jam Night
areas such as the HB Library, Shipley Nature Center. It’s
money from Pacific City Development that should be center on its current location and moving the parking lot. I completely agree and I do not support appealing this our residents. The current proposed location, in my 9/10 - 9pm .......................Robby Armstrong
easy access off Goldenwest Street in the center of town.
used for our parks is diverted to the Senior Center it Younger people got the sports complex; it’s time for the decision. The Quimby Act money should be used on-site opinion after considerable research, appears to be the 9/11 - 9pm ..................White Trash A Go-Go
It is vital that we have a center that can support senior
seems that it would benefit only a select part of the senior’s to get a new facility. The deal won’t happen as it to provide a park area for the residents of the best. Seven neighboring cities in Orange County have 9/12 - 6pm ..........................Natural Heights
recreational needs, transportation services and a
population rather than all of the citizens. is and instead of digging our heels in we need to take a development, not a senior center miles away that many located their Senior Centers in City Parks. This facility will
community center where they can continue to socialize 9/16 - 8pm ..................................Jam Night
eventually serve all the residents of HB, and yes, Park
JOE CARCHIO: Our Seniors are a very important real look at the situation on the field and move forward would never use. Rather than constructing a huge new late into their lives. I do support the city appealing the 9/17 - 9pm ..........................Natural Heights
Fees should be used. A number of alternatives have been
part of this great City. We have some legal issues to deal from there. senior center, the city must focus on providing services court ruling to halt the project which I feel were based on 9/18 - 9pm.....................Everybody But Bob
proposed including closing the existing undersized facility,
with and some other challenges. As a sitting member of HEATHER GROW: In 2006 voters narrowly passed such as meals on wheels, and the noon lunch program at erroneous findings. Yes I do support “in lieu” fees to 9/19 - 6pm ...............................Inited Dread
selling that valuable property and using those funds to
the City Council it is difficult to be specific…but I can say what looked like a good deal at the time-a brand new the current center. In the face of a multi-million dollar support this development… As our community has aged
build the new Senior Center…something I proposed in 9/23 - 8pm ..................................Jam Night
that what ever it takes to deliver this service to our state-of-the-art senior center located near our beautiful budget short fall we must protect these vital services so has our senior population. Senior’s are living longer
before worrying about construction of a new center. 1998. 9/24 - 9pm................................Sound Cake
Seniors – I will be there to help lead. library and paid for by private funds. As time has passed today and continue to make last contributions to our
JOE SHAW: As the Pacific City project gets moved community. 9/25 - 9pm ....................................The Blast
NORM WESTWELL: I was opposed to the location however, this deal has become less likely to become a JOHN VON HOLLE: I support the new Senior
further and further into the future, the funding for the 9/26 - 6pm ........................Stone Ave.Revue
in Central Park. I was opposed measure T as it was reality. The city has lost a lawsuit over the proposed Center in Central Park and the uses of the in-lieu park MATTHEW HARPER: I cast my personal vote for
new Senior Center becomes more and more suspect. But 9/30 - 8pm ..................................Jam Night
proposed. I oppose Quimby Act funding of the project. location, the private builder is out of the picture and fees from Pacific City Development. I believe the city Measure T in 2006. I agree that Huntington Central Park,
more importantly, in this year’s budget, cuts were
As an elected public official, I have taken an oath to funds available to build the project are significantly less. will prevail in a new court case, because many of the just across from Huntington Central Library, is a great
The city should do what is best for our growing senior grounds citied in the first court case will be reversed proposed to senior transportation and to the senior Meals
uphold the law. location for a new Senior Center. Though the issue is on
population: 1) drop the costly appeal and 2) look into once everything is said and done. on Wheels program. We cannot seriously consider
appeal, the courts will decide how much in Quimby Act
BILLY O’CONNELL: I supported Measure T and I spending one dollar on a new Senior Center until we
other options like expansion/modernization of the funds may be allocated towards this public project. Once
support the construction of a new Senior Center at the LANDON FICHTNER: I feel that any new know that the programs which help our most vulnerable
current center or building an additional center in a the funding question is resolved, the City of Huntington
location approved by the majority of Huntington Beach construction on public land should be open use, and not citizens will not be eliminated. In tough times like these,
location that won’t tie up the project in lawsuits. Beach should move forward in building this important
voters. I also support using the “in-lieu” fees for the be for limited use or for a specific sub-group. The senior there are likely more seniors going without healthy
WILLIAM GRUNWALD: I support Measure T as it community needs services and amenities just like any community asset.
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to believe, Crash Light to more and more people, perhaps we should change the Signal to • City sales totaled 134 that’s -17% vs. a year ago. Countywide, sales were -17% vs. a year ago in same period.
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efforts. With perhaps 10,000 new housing units planned in the Baptist Beachpoint Church 17415 Magnolia St F.V. (714) 847-3573 www.Firsthbfv.Com
Baptist First Chinese Baptist 16835 Brookhurst St F.V. (714) 964-6899 www.Fcbcfv.Org 11. Boardman, Connie
Beach / Edinger Corridor and the DTSP area where most of the This could be you or your kids soon in HB! Baptist Huntington Valley Baptist 9779 Starfish Ave F.V. (714) 968-2248 www.Huntingtonvalleybaptistchurch.Com
"Killer" intersections are and in my opinion where more fatalities PUT THE BREAKS ON INSANE NEW HOUSING NUMBERS! 12. Von Holle, John
Baptist-Southern Shoreline Baptist Church 10350 Ellis Ave F.V. (714) 968-4222 www.Shorelinebaptist.Org
and accidents are sure to occur. Let's have a traffic jam of new business... Baptist-Southern Turning Point Christian PO Box 8367 F.V. (714) 757-8723 www.Tpcf.Org 13. Fichtner, Landon
Calvary Chapels Calvary Chapel H.B. 7800 Edinger Ave H.B. (714) 891-9495 www.Cchb.Org 14. Farley, Blair
Calvary Chapels Calvary Chapel Beachside 19400 Beach Blvd Ste 26 H.B. (714) 465-3000 www.Calvarybeachside.Com
C Co’S 15. Speaker, Fred
ike LARo Veggie Brooklyn Special $18.50 Spinach, Tomatoes, Anchovies, Catholic Roman St. Bonaventure Church 16400 Springdale St H.B. (714) 846-3359 www.Stbonaventure.Org
THi N - L Catholic Roman St. Mary's By The Sea 321 10th St H.B. (714) 536-6913 - 16. Shaw, Joe
Like iT The Artichoke $16.00 A hefty offering of pepperoni, Artichoke & Pineapples
Catholic Roman St. Vincent De Paul 8345 Talbert Ave H.B. (714) 842-3000 www.Svdphb.Org
Mozzarella, parmesan, plump sausage, onions, black olives, fresh Party Pack 17. Peterson, Erik
Catholic Roman Saints Simon & Jude 20444 Magnolia St H.B. (714) 962-3333 www.Ssj.Org
artichoke hearts, fresh garlic, lightly mushroom, sliced green peppers & Any 2 Pies w/12 Hot Wings or 12 Catholic Roman Holy Spirit Catholic Church 17270 Ward St F.V. (714) 963-1811 www.Hsccfv.Com
dressed w/ our perfectly seasoned fresh garlic 18. Dominguez, Andrissa
BBQ Wings & 12 Garlic Knots & (2) Christian First Christian Church 1207 Main St H.B. (714) 536-2589 www.Fcchb.Com
tomato sauce (white pizza) LaRocco’s Special $17.50 2 Liter Soda $45.00 Christian Stonebridge Christian Church 5555 McFadden Ave H.B. (714) 897-3583 www.Stonebridgecc.Org 19. Delgleize, Barbara
The Chef’s Special $16.00 Covered w/ pepperoni, meatballs, Everyday Specials Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist 810 Olive Ave. H.B. (714) 536-9707 - 20. Harper, Matthew
Traditional cheese, w/ fresh sliced fresh mushroom & fresh garlic Any 1 Pie/Free Garlic Knots Church Of Christ Church Of Christ 301 Huntington St H.B. (714) 536-7212 www.Hbchurchofchrist.Com
tomatoes, seasoned w/ oregano & The Works $18.50 Any 2nd Pies/Free (2) 16oz Drinks Church Of God Living Waters Of Christian Fellowship9801 Talbert Ave F.V. (714) 963-8131 Http://www.Lwcf-Cog.Org/
parmesan Mouth-watering portions of LDS 1st Ward Huntington Beach 8702 Atlanta Ave H.B. (714) 960-6886 www.Lds.Org
Any 3rd Pie/Free 2 Liter Soda
La Rocco’s City
LDS 2nd Ward Huntington Beach 5402 Heil Ave H.B. (714) 960-6886 www.Lds.Org
Whitestone $16.00 pepperoni, sausage, meatball, Mon - Cheese Pie $13.00 LDS 3rd Ward Huntington Beach 19191 17th St H.B. (714) 846-9247 www.Lds.Org
Delicious ricotta cheese, mushroom, onion, sliced green Tue - Pepperoni Pie $14.75 LDS 4th Ward Huntington Beach 8702 Atlanta Ave H.B. (714) 960-3335 www.Lds.Org
Pizzeria mozzarella, parmesan & fresh garlic pepper & black olives Wed - Bronx Pie $16.00 LDS 5th Ward Huntington Beach 6531 McFadden Ave H.B. (714) 891-4568 www.Lds.Org Attorney
Bronx Special $17.50

(white pizza) Thurs - Calzone w/2 Top. $ 8.00 LDS 6th Ward Huntington Beach 5402 Heil Ave H.B. (714) 840-5989 www.Lds.Org
“A Slice of New York”

The Brent Special $17.00
Artichoke, mushrooms, basil with
A hardy offering of meatball,
sausage, & pepperoni
Catering Menu (Please Call)
Full Tray: Garlic Knots $20.00
LDS
LDS
7th Ward Huntington Beach
8th Ward Huntington Beach
19191 17th St
8702 Atlanta Ave
H.B.
H.B.
(714) 842-7200
(714) 969-2452
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garlic oil sauce (white pizza) Pika Pie $17.00 LDS 9th Ward Huntington Beach 5402 Heil Ave H.B. (714) 840-8366 www.Lds.Org
in Surf City USA House Specialties Covered w/ Canadian Bacon &
Pineapples
1/2 Tray: Garlic Knots
Full Tray: Hot/BBQ Wings
$12.00
$55.00
LDS
LDS
1st Ward Fountain Valley
2nd Ward Fountain Valley
17500 Bushard St
17500 Bushard St
F.V.
F.V.
(714) 962-4962
(714) 847-2765
www.Lds.Org
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for 2010
The Manhattan $16.00
• The Best thin pizza slice in H.B. House Salad 1/2 Tray: Hot/BBQ Wings $30.00 Congregational Empty Cross Of Salvation Samoan 17791 Newland St H.B. (714) 848-0162 - Candidate Name
Sprinkled w/ savory pesto & Episcopal St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church 18631 Chapel Ln H.B. (714) 962-7512 www.Stwilfridschurch.Org
• Our Special Recipe comes straight topped w/ fresh marinated roasted Garden fresh House Salad $3.00 Full Tray: Salad $30.00
Evangelical Free Evangelical Free Church Of HB 1912 Florida St H.B. (714) 536-1439 www.Efchb.Org 1. McGrath, Jennifer
from New York! red peppers Baby mix greens, vine ripe 1/2 Tray: Salad $15.00
• We make our dough with bottled water.
Family Bible Robinwood Church 5172 McFadden Ave H.B. (714) 421-8130 2. Houston, T. Gabe
Puttanesca $17.00 tomatoes, sweet red onions, 12 Homemade Cookies $5.00 Foursquare Gospel Hope Chapel HB 715 Lake St H.B. (714) 536-1614 www.Hopechapelhb.Org
• We sell Pizza-By-The-Slice. Featuring plump artichoke hearts, kalamata olives topped 12 Homemade Brownies $12.00 Foursquare Gospel Coastland Foursquare Church 19891 Beach Blvd Fl 2 H.B. (714) 969-1190 www.Coastland.Org
• Delivery within 5 miles. sliced black olives dressed w/mozzarella cheese & your choice Drinks Foursquare Gospel Ohana Fellowship PO Box 5125 H.B. (714) 378-3950 www.Ohanachristianfellowship.Com
• Open Daily from 11 a.m. til’ we
run out of dough.
w/pecorino romano, mozzarella,
fresh basil,& special garlic oil sauce.
of dressing
Calzone $7.95
16oz Soda
32oz Soda
$1.50
$2.00
Interdenominational
Jewish Synagogue
Lutheran
Harbour Community Church
Congregation B'nai Tzedek
Faith Lutheran Church
8200 Ellis Ave
9669 Talbert Ave
8200 Ellis Ave
H.B.
F.V.
H.B.
(714) 536-5019
(714) 963-4611
(714) 962-5571
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Spinach Pomodora $17.00 Add’l Calzone Filling $0.50
listed in
Can Soda $0.75 Lutheran Grace Luthern Church 6931 Edinger Ave H.B. (714) 897-0361 www.Gracehb.Org
The Crust A spectacular blend of fresh Surf City Specials 2 Liter Coke & Pepsi/Diet $2.50 Lutheran Lutheran Church Of Resurrection 9812 Hamilton Ave H.B. (714) 962-5005 www.Resurrectionlutheran.Net
Our secret is in the dough. Our time spinach leaves,cherry tomatoes, Any 2 slices & 16oz soda OR
honored recipe for our famous thin pecorino romano, mozzarella, fresh any 1 slice w/ Garden Salad &
Lg Water
Sm Water
$2.25
$1.25
Lutheran
Lutheran
Redeemer Lutheran Church
King Of Glory Lutheran Church
16351 Springdale St
10280 Slater Ave
H.B.
F.V.
(714) 846-6330
(714) 963-5649
www.Redeemer-Lutheran.Net
www.Kogchurch.Org order
crust Neopolitan has been perfected basil w/our special garlic oil sauce. 16oz soda $5.50 Monster $2.00 Nazarene Huntington Beach Community Church 8101 Slater Ave H.B. (714) 847-3050 www.Hbcc.Org
over the years. Paul’s Special $16.00 6 Garlic Knots $1.50 Red Bull $2.50 Non-Denominational Beach Cities Community Church 9872 Hamilton Ave H.B. (714) 698-0668 www.Beachcities.Org Felix Rocha Jr.,
The Sauce Special garlic oil sauce, fresh Hot Wings / BBQ Wings Rock Star $2.00
Non-Denominational Community Bible Church 401 6th St H.B. (714) 536-4255 www.Cbchb.Com
Non-Denominational Coastview Christian Fellowship 5102 Argosy Ave H.B. (714) 895-7979 www.Coastview.Org Retired INS Agent
Our sauce is light, yet spicy-sweet chopped basil, parmesan, 6 Wings $3.75 Green Tea $1.50 Non-Denominational God's House 1905 Main St H.B. (714) 596-7700 www.Godshousehb.Com
with just the right herbs and spices. mozzarella, topped w/ fresh sliced 12 Wings $7.00 Propel Water $1.50 Non-Denominational Hope Chapel Orange Coast 16843 Pine Cir F.V. (714) 378-0733 www.Hopeoc.Org Cathy Green,
The Toppings tomatoes (white pizza) 18 Wings $11.00 Gatorade $1.50 Non-Denominational Pacific Coast Community Church 17581 Newland St H.B. (714) 847-5070 -
Every day we start with the freshest & Cheese $14.25 Additional Toppings $1.50 Apple Juice $0.75 Non-Denominational Pierpoint Community Church 1706 Orange Ave H.B. (714) 843-9665 www.Pierpointchurch.Com Mayor of Huntington
finest vegetables and meats. No Our famous cheese pizza; A true Pepperoni, Sausage, Meatball, Desserts Non-Denominational Seaside Community Church 9300 Indianapolis Ave H.B. (714) 968-9884 www.Seasidehb.Org Beach
preservatives. No additives.....just fresh, New York’s Selection Canadian Bacon, Mushroom, Green “Ice Cream” Price Varies Non-Denominational Pacific Christian Fellowship 8091 22nd St Westmn. (714) 751-5514 - Robert "Bob" McVicker,
natural foods, bursting with flavor. Pepperoni $15.75 Pepper, Roasted Red Pepper, Pesto, “Homemade Cookies” $0.75 Orthodox Jewish Congregational Adat Israel 5052 Warner Ave H.B. (714) 846-2285
~~~~ Black Olives, Onions, Jalapenos, Presbyterian Christ Presbyterian Church 20112 Magnolia St H.B. (714) 968-4940 www.Cpchb.Org Water Resource Mgr
Our next favorite pizza!!! “Homemade Brownies” $1.00
We only have one size pie - 18” “Don’t Presbyterian St. Peter's By The Sea 16871 Bolsa Chica St H.B. (714) 846-6641 www.Stpeters.Presbychurch.Org
even think about asking for pineapple 101 Main Street, Suite 112, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Religious Science
United Methodist
Church Of Religious Science 7641 Talbert Ave
Community United Methodist Church 6652 Heil Ave
H.B.
H.B.
(714) 596-0900
(714) 842-4461
www.Hbcrschurch.Org
www.Cumchb.Org
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20
Across from HB Pier, Corner of Main & PCH, ~ 714.374.2555 United Methodist
United Methodist
First United Methodist Church 2721 Delaware St
Fountain Valley United Methodist Church 18225 Bushard St
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(714) 536-3537
(714) 962-2593
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i tion CITY CHARTER: What are your views on the proposed

cti o n e d about an elected mayor? Are there other issues that need to be addressed or changes
elechanges you would like to see before this new City Charter goes to the voters in November? As it
to the City Charter recently made by the Charter Review Commission? In

particular, what are your views on the changes made to Measure C and your thoughts is currently written, do you support the new Charter?
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going through this process? We have cut back over 16 November. needs at a state, regional and of course across the county.
BILL RORICK: I do not support the proposal for an good/bad years. mayor. An elected mayor would have no more influence
Police Officers, needed fire personnel, fire-pits, infra- If necessary, nationally to make our quality of life in HB
elected mayor. HEATHER GROW: Regarding the proposed changes then a well-informed City Council with a strong ERIK PETERSON: I don’t support the Measure C change
commitment and belief in doing what is best for the city. structure repairs, tree trimming – why are we spending better. A more focused lens and support section 617
to increase the $100,000 amount before triggering a public
SHAWN ROSELIUS: Far be it for me to say anyone to the City Charter, I do not support all of the proposed time and money on these issues at a time of financial crisis? setting aside monies for infrastructure.
Currently, there are seven City Council Members who vote. I also don’t support an elected mayor. I don’t believe
needs more experience when running for public office. changes. I do support asking residents to vote on building
projects in parks and beaches. I oppose having a full-time,
direct the City Administrator in how they believe the city JOE SHAW: As a Charter review commissioner, I voted there would be any benefit to electing one mayor to a four MATTHEW HARPER: I would recommend cautiousness
Many of the changes to the Charter seem to be more
should be run. However, the City Council could not to approve the charter as a whole, forwarding it to the year term. As it is currently written, I do not support the new with changes to the City Charter. With respect to the
cosmetic than practical. Measure C seems like a good idea separately elected mayor. I feel it is vital that we not only
remove an elected mayor. City Council for their approval and on to a vote of the Charter. proposed changes, I would advise dividing up the issues,
since the people get to decide on major changes to parks provide for our infrastructure but that we allow enough
LANDON FICHTNER: I support some but not all of people. The new Charter has a variety of features that will offering voters more choices, rather than a single blanket
rather than a handful of people. I don’t really see the point flexibility in our budget for unanticipated occurrences like ANDRISSA DOMINGUEZ: It would be a disservice
a natural disaster or economic recession. We also need to the Charter Review Commissions proposed changes; enable the city to run more smoothly and effectively. I measure to revise the City Charter in the General Election.
in having an elected Mayor. It seems like it would add to to the residents of Huntington Beach for me to answer
make sure that we pay off our debts. mainly in the form of higher standards for city attorney, opposed having an elected mayor. I did vote against most Whether or not the Mayor should be directly elected by the
the expenses of running the city without really benefiting some of the questions when I do not possess all the
city clerk, and city treasurer. Any time you can increase the of the changes to Measure C, and if given a chance to vote voters or chosen by fellow Councilmembers should be
the city. WILLIAM GRUNWALD: While I support most of the necessary facts.
requirements on a position, the quality of applicant’s in on these changes separately, I would vote against them decided by the voters of Huntington Beach. I would like to
JOE CARCHIO: I have been informed that I cannot changes proposed by the Charter Review Commission, I again. The Commission also added language clarifying the BARBARA DELGLEIZE: Measure C raise to listen more to those who favor or oppose these revisions to
respect to qualifications to do the job increases. I disagree
respond at this time. do not believe that an elected mayor would be in any intent of the people on infrastucture spending, which I $167,000 is a minor economic adjustment. I’d say the the City Charter. However, it will ultimately be the voters
with the change from council-administrator to a council-
better position to serve the residents of Huntington support. It remains to be seen if the City Council will mayor status leave it… however I do believe we must that decide on the City Charter in November.
NORM WESTWELL: No position taken yet. manager form of government. The reason that we utilize
Beach. forward all these changes to the people for a vote in have a mayor that is truly representing Huntington Beach’s
the council-administrator methodology is that if you start
BILLY O’CONNELL: I support the work of the BRUCE J. BRANDT: I am basically okay with what I giving too much power to one individual, you lose some of
Charter Review Commission and their recommendations.
Doggie Date night...

have read of the City Charter recommended the benefits of the collaborative decision making of a
I believe the changes to Measure C are reasonable. I
changes/ideas to date, but as I write this the city council is council. The decision making control should remain in the
believe the mayor should remain on rotation among the
still reviewing and discussing revisions so its to early to hands of the city council, and city staff should be focused
council members.
comment on agree or disagree on final version. Based on on implementing the councils decisions, not making their
I
JIM KATAPODIS: I do not support changes that my belief for good government, I think the mayor being own. t is Monday so get your puppy and head on down Fashion Show
provide for an elected Mayor in the City of Huntington. I rotated is a best situation. to Fred's Mexican Cafe atop the Pierside Pavilion during our weekly
BLAIR FARLEY: I attended most of the Charter
oppose setting aside 15% of the City’s general budget for CONNIE BOARDMAN: I see no need to directly building on the corner of Main and PCH... where Doggie Date Night.
Review meetings to understand all of the issues being
infrastructure because today's City budget is suffering and else... Surf City USA! Recently, Fred's Mexican Cafe All dressed up, the
elect a Mayor. Our current process works well, and reviewed. Clearly there are a number of technical changes
that 15% could be valuable in funding other critical City and SPN dogs were able to
assures that a diversity of council members have an that are very necessary to make the Charter functional
functions, such as public safety and parks. Business show off their outfits
opportunity to be Mayor. Our current council has going forward and I support most of those basic changes.
DAN KALMICK: I think that there are portions of the demonstrated with their vote on the Ridge project at Network and strut their stuff down
I believe that the Measure C section should be
Bolsa Chica that they do not value open space/ parkland hosted a a runway.
City Charter that indeed needed updating. Some of the strengthened to require full environmental analysis and
land used designations, so the presence of Measure C in D o g g i e Every Monday night,
anachronisms needed to be removed as the last telegram entitlement before the vote of the people is conducted. I
our charter to protect our parks and beaches is vital. I do Fred's host a Doggie Date
was sent in 2006. Measure C should be updated, but at do not support an elected mayor for our City. It will inject
not support changing measure C. It has protected our Night from 6 p.m. to
the same time strengthen and that loop holes that have unnecessary politics into our current council system. I also
beaches and parks from misguided development ideas. Midnight. Guests are welcome to bring their
cropped up since its passage are closed. As for the elected believe that the Infrastructure section needs to remain as
dogs, enjoy our patio and a meal - complimentary
mayor, I am not convinced. The only person to speak in JOHN VON HOLLE: I don’t support most of the voters passed it in 2002 to require 15% of General Fund
doggie stew provided with purchase of an entree.
favor of it was Councilman Bohr. It looked really bad that to Infrastructure Fund.
charter changes. Measure C was approved to protect our You will never bark up the wrong tree when you
the current mayor at the time was advocating for an
community's open spaces. I think some of the changes will FRED SPEAKER: I never agreed with all the elements visit Fred's for any reason, any day or night, with or
elected mayor. We are the second largest city in California
defeat Measure C's purpose. I do understand why they of Measure C, but it became the will of the people and I without your pup.
without an elected mayor, behind Glendale, but I feel that
want to raise the amount the city can spend without a have helped protect that document’s intent for many
rotating the position tends to shift public policy focus and
public vote. I do not believe the City needs an elected years. We do not need an “elected” Mayor. Why are we
allows for only a bad year or a good year, instead of 4 or 5
From the Editors

On the Vine Jeannie Posey,
a.k.a hbwinemaven
hbwinemaven@earthlink.net
EarthTalk ® of E/The
Environmental
Magazine
S
et aside for awhile your taste
for Cabernet or Chardonnay
and look for wines that start
The V’s have it!
Viognier: vee-oh-NYAY: This is the esteemed as in Clos De Vougeot, is a walled (clos) Grand Cru
white wine grape, once thought very rare from the
Northwestern Rhone region of France. It is intense
vineyard in Burgundy. Some consider this one of
the best Pinot Noir’s in the world. It is soft, silky,
D
e a r Hawaii. Some analysts believe that the U.S. has enough In response to the risk—and also to produce with “V”. Doesn’t matter whether you are into reds full bodied, and a mouthful of pure delight. It is my
EarthTalk geothermal capacity to provide 20 percent or more of energy—the Rwandan government has started using a
with flavor from stone fruits, i.e. apricots, peaches.
or whites there are plenty of V’s to go around. Dry. This wine is fastly becoming the “new white favorite wine that France has to offer. It may very
: Is there the nation’s electricity needs. large barge to suck up water and extract the methane gas
any way to harness Against the backdrop of diminishing oil reserves, therein. The methane is then used to fire the gas-
Old World wines use “place names” on their wine” to drink in the US. will break the wine budget, but so worth it! So
label, so if you are not familiar where certain instead of falling into the same wine routine, set

volcanic energy to meet our tapping volcanic energy has become a high priority for powered Kibuye power plant. Already the system is Vouvray: voo-VREH: Comes from France’s
electricity and other power needs? producing 3.6 megawatts of electricity—some grapes varietals are grown, you won’t go wrong if Loire Valley, This white is high in acid, with a taste your sights on something new and look for the “V.”
-- Antonio Lopez, Chino, CA four percent of Rwanda’s total power supply. you look for the letter “V”. Jeannie Posey has studied Viticulture and
of honey, crisp and dry. (Chenin Blanc).
The short answer is yes: Heat generated by Within a few years, project backers hope to be I’m talking about; Vermintino, Verdejo, Enology at UC Davis and continues her studies
underground volcanic activity can and has been generating between 50 and 100 megawatts of Verdicchio, Verdelho, Vernaccia, Viongier, Vouvray, Valpolicella: vahl-paw-lee-CHEHL-lah: This under the Auspices of Master Sommelier Peter
harnessed for electricity for over 100 years power from the operation. Extracting the Valpolicella, Valdigue, Volnay and Vougeot! red comes to us from Northwestern Italy’s Neptune. Member of
around the world. Utilities can capture the methane also significantly reduces the risk of Vermintino: ver-mehn-TEE-noh Is a white Veneto region. This is the second largest OCWS. hbwine maven
steam from underground water heated by explosions, thus providing a measure of growing grape in Italy after Sangiovese in @earthlink. net
magma and use it to drive the turbines in safety for area residents.
wine grape grown in Italy’s Piedmont region, this
Chianti. It is light, fragrant and
geothermal power plants to produce significant Humans have barely put a dent in the is the same area that brings us the finest Barolo’s
fruity, but if winemakers elect the
amounts of electricity. Getting at the sources is amount of power that can be captured from and Barbaresco’s. Vermintino is also grown on the
Ripasso process, it will be fuller
not so easy or cheap, though, as it requires volcanic activity, but analysts expect to see isles of Sardinia and Corsica. It is deep-colored,
bodied and richer in flavor.
drilling into unstable sections of the Earth’s much more of this form of power coming fruity and full bodied.
[Ripasso-fermented juice will be
crust and then harnessing the heat energy miles online over the next few decades. The U.S. Verdejo: ver-DAY-yoh: This is a white wine placed in casks containing the lees
below the surface. Geological Survey refers to this phenomenon from Spain’s Rueda region, where aristocrats have
Despite these difficulties, volcanic as the “plus side of volcanoes.” from the Amarone fermentation.]
been gathering since the 17th century. Verdejo is
V
geothermal energy reserves account for about a Environmentalists and others are hopeful that Valdiguie: val-DIG-way:
quarter of Iceland’s energy consumption (with volcanic geothermal energy can become a
full bodied, crisp, dry and nutty. It is also a grape
Red grape from Southern Rhone
the rest taken up by another clean renewable major player in meeting a significant portion used to make Sherry.
region of France. Well colored,
resource, hydropower dams). According to of our energy needs in our increasingly Verdicchio: verf-DEEK-kyoh: White grape medium bodied and flavors of
statistics from the Geothermal Energy carbon-constrained world. from the Marches region of Italy, where they have berries. This is an up and coming
Association, the Philippines is also a big user of CONTACTS: Geothermal Energy been making wine since the 14th century. The wine
geothermal power: About 18 percent of that country’s some other regions as well. The war-ravaged East Association, www.geo-energy.org U.S. Geological
wine in Paso Robles and Monterey.
has a greenish hue, crisp, dry and an elegant aroma.
electricity comes from underground volcanic sources. African nation of Rwanda is hoping to provide power Survey, www.usgs.gov. Volnay: vawl-NAY: This is a
Verdelho: vehr-DEH-loyh; This is Madeira’s beautiful red wine from Southern
And in New Zealand, geothermal accounts for about 10 for its people by harnessing the energy from volcanic
percent of total electricity consumption. gases at Lake Kivu, one of the continent’s largest lakes, SEND YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONS TO: most widely planted white wine grape, it is Beaune in the Burgundy region of
But believe it or not, the United States is actually covering some 1,000 square miles. The lake is one of EarthTalk®, c/o E – The Environmental Magazine, P.O. medium-dry and high in alcohol.
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France. It was the favorite wine of
the world’s largest producer of volcano-derived three known “exploding” lakes subject to violent and Vernaccia: ver-NAHT-chah: Comes from Phillipe de Valois, the Duke of
geothermal electricity, but still only derives less than sometimes deadly “overturns” triggered by volcanic @emagazine.com. E is a nonprofit publication.
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Italy’s medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano in Burgundy. It is a Premier Cru,
one percent of its total power from such sources. activity. Methane and carbon dioxide from an adjacent the Tuscany region. This white wine is traditionally
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California and Nevada are the leaders in this nascent volcano mix methane and carbon dioxide into the lake, golden in color, rich, full bodied and has a slightly
form of renewable energy domestically, but promising making it a veritable tinder box, threatening the lives The information contained in this column does not Noir)
oxidized bitter finish.
22 efforts are also underway in Oregon, Utah, Alaska and and homes of some two million people in the region. necessarily reflect the opinion of The Local News. Vougeot: voo-zhoh: Vougeot, 23
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California? Well, California lawmakers have approved it, and it's now action based on a name isn't going to cut it. There are sharp people looking to exploit defense spending here and abroad off about 250 and transferring
awaiting Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's signature. Here's how it would work: inefficient prices, just like the stock market. You
through much of the decade. another 550 to Oklahoma City, where
You would act as bookmaker, setting odds and accepting bets. If the horse don't want to be a guppy in those waters."
doesn't win, you keep the bettors' money, minus a percentage charged by The proposal is part of a larger bill, originally written by
The reorganization involves they will help modernize the C-130
the state-sponsored venue. And it's all legal! state Assembly Speaker John Perez (D-Los Angeles), to moving the unit responsible for the plane and B-1 jet.
Finally, a chance to make up for every wager I made on provide a shot in the hind quarters for the Golden State's Long Beach-based C-17 The reduction didn't involve the
that pedigreed favorite who faded like a lame nag, or that slumping horse-racing game. Attendance at tracks and Globemaster, built in Long Beach, C-17, though that workforce, which
longshot that showed why it was a longshot. simulcast facilities plummeted 25 percent between from Seattle to a suburb of employs more than
We all know how to bet on losers right? I've 2004 and 2009, according to a Los Angeles Times Philadelphia. 5,000 in Long Beach, is
been doing it ever since cutting high school in suburban article about the legislation. Charging a percentage of any exchange The unit, Boeing Mobility, will expected to suffer some cutbacks • Dance Floor
Los Angeles to spend the afternoon at Hollywood Park. between punters will generate more money for track operators and
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remain under the command of Jean beginning in 2012, when annual • Full Private Bar
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the leg-breaking. I'd look good in a visor while chewing on a Jersey lawmakers have also left the starting gate in considering it. moving to Seattle earlier this year. Tuesday's announcement comes
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c ti o n e CITY BUDGET: What are your views on our current city budget? be made? What would be your priorities SBPD agree To new, Two-Tier

ele and approach if elected to the City Council?
Should we increase revenue or cut spending in order to address the budget shortfalls? If
labor Contract!
increased revenue is the answer, where do we begin? If cuts are necessary, where should they initiative will restore some funding to our BARBARA DELGLEIZE: Yes we
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city. The Rose-Kozmont Institute should increase our incoming revenues eal Beach Police Department legislation in 1999 (SB 400) and thereafter
BILL RORICK: I would focus on cuts. The first priority should be to look for cost expansion of business. The city must provide incentives and rewards those businesses that consistently rates Huntington Beach as a and yes cut spending where possible. I Copitulate to new labor deal. New (3% at age 50, 2.7% at age 55, etc.) could
over-runs and waste. From there I would look at the salaries of the cities management objectively add revenue to the city’s tax base. At the same time, every line item in the budget “high-cost” city for businesses. We need believe everything should be on the table hires receive 2% at 50 instead of 3%. exceed the level of replacement income
and elected officials. I would support an across the board cut in salaries for all city must be closely scrutinized for any possible savings. Hiring should be frozen, except in those to reduce unnecessary fees and delays for to determine whether it is really City cost reduced to approx. 13.% of gross recommended by financial planners (75 to
management positions and elected officials in order to bring their salaries more in line areas where it would result in a reduction of net revenue. local businesses. This will help bring necessary and ask is there a better more pay vs. current approx. 20.7% 85% replacement income) for a full-career
with those in the public sector. Even if elected I would support these cuts for the city BRUCE J. BRANDT: Current city budget looks sort of balanced, seems some business back to our city. We can save efficient way we can do things. e.g. Red County, California (A conservative public employee and, long-term, were
council. I have no doubt that the budget can be balanced with cuts alone. areas could be reduced further in top level positions salaries, but I would need to money by reducing the city’s energy and Aaron Kleim, who runs our county on the liberal Left Coast) recently financially unsustainable for the City of Seal
SHAWN ROSELIUS: I think we need to cut spending on projects we don’t need. engage directly with the process to make specific recommendations. I do not favor water use, electrifying our city fleets when Energy/Environmental Department, has reported..."Having negotiated since February, Beach”, said City Manager David Carmany.
Money should be cut on redevelopment projects. My priorities, if elected, would be to stop increasing taxes or fees, but do support efforts to raise revenues by promoting we replace them, building and retrofitting come in and shown HB how to run on September 1st the Seal Beach Police The “3% at age 50” formula multiplier
wasteful spending, keep Huntington Beach green and slow the population growth of the city. business breaks, tourism advertising, etc. city buildings to be as green as possible. things more effectively and for less Officers Association and the Police was reviewed and adjusted to ensure long-
Currently in the works is a proposal to $$$...brilliant we need more of this kind Management Association signed their term fiscal sustainability for the City of Seal
JOE CARCHIO: Reduce spending is a must. At the same time we need to figure CONNIE BOARDMAN: When the state finds itself with a budget shortfall it takes some cover Central Park’s parking lots with of action. Look at the areas of our cities respective 3-year collective bargaining Beach. “This is a solution that works for the
out how to increase income without passing on any more increases to the taxpayer. of the property tax revenue that belongs to the cities. Proposition 22 will prevent the State solar panels to provide energy to the structures that are under utilitized and agreements, for the next three fiscal years City of Seal Beach and its employees; long-
It is pretty basic…we need to develop more business friendly policies in the city to from taking the funds that belong to cities. I support Proposition 22 and encourage you to library. We need more cost saving improve their functions. Improve beginning with 2011. Significantly, the term, the City will save money”, said City
stimulate growth. There are some mild indicators that the economy might be as well. The council has very few options to increase revenue, so budget cuts are a certainty projects like this. Economic Developments reach for new agreements provide that future hires in the Seal Manager Carmany. The present CalPERS
showing a small sign of recovery, but we need to be prudent in everything the City in the coming fiscal year. Savings can be found by not filling the positions of those who retire,
ERIK PETERSON: Increasing revenue businesses to come to our town. Create Beach Police Department will receive a defined benefit pension system has a long
does for at least another 12 months. I promise to continue to do that if re-elected. and by offering incentives to encourage retirement of more senior employees. Because the
and cutting spending should both be incentives to do business in HB, to work reduced formula for pension, “2% at age 50”, history of successfully serving the interest of
majority of our general fund expenditures are salaries, lower staffing levels will save money.
NORM WESTWELL: Our government is too big and it costs us too much. Raising priorities in addressing the city’s budget with the city employees, fire and police instead of “3% at age 50.” employees and serving the needs of most
However, it will also affect services our residents expect, but in these tough fiscal times,
taxes, fees and fines is not going to be a sustainable solution. We must cut spending to shortfalls. The city is looking at the current unions that we must create new ways to Employees have a material vested public employers, and participation in this
savings have already come from reduced payroll expenses. The council must meet with
balance our budget. Increasing revenue is fine so long as it is not borne by HB taxpayers. financial downturn as a problem that will sustain long term benefits. interest in the long term financial integrity of different CalPERS retirement formula
representatives of all employee groups to help determine how best find even more savings
Selling our salty HB ocean water to the masses to increase revenue would be OK with me. correct itself in a year or two. With this MATTHEW HARPER: I oppose the retirement system. “We bargained for the clearly is a matter of local control and
while minimizing impacts to the residents of the city as well as to city employees.
BILLY O’CONNELL: We have been facing serious budget challenges at all levels of mindset, cuts are being made here and higher taxes and would instead look to 2% at 50 formula for future hires because we decision. The revised public pension system
JOHN VON HOLLE: Currently, there is a 7 to 10% retail property unoccupied rate. I there, but no one is addressing major trust our City Manager David Carmany and we will apply to new hires as current employees
government. We need to take a serious look at all expenses in our budget before we look for economic development to increase
believe we need to consider a one-year program that cuts fees and postpone some issues such as the City’s unfunded think it’s to the betterment of the municipal have contractually protected rights.
new taxes or fees. I want to make sure the taxpayer is getting a good return for their investment. revenue. As a Trustee for the
requirements in order to promote new businesses or improve old businesses.•The city needs liabilities. The City’s Finance Board has organization long term,” said Seal Beach To provide for continuity and to reduce
Huntington Beach Union High School
JIM KATAPODIS: Every city is examining their budget and scrutinizing the various to review spending. There is more money being spent than seen in the city budget.•The City some great ideas, yet it doesn’t seem that Police Sergeant Joe Miller, speaking for the costs, retiree compensation will be based on
District, I go out to our campuses to
programs and services that are offered. We must ensure that services critical to our quality needs to improve communications with its citizens. •There are revenue generating sections in anyone is really listening to them. My Police Officer Associations. One implication of the three highest years of salary rather than
talk with staff and students, listening to
of life are preserved. Police, Fire, and Marine Safety are not the areas I would cut because the city that need to be reviewed.•The City's Business Licensing Dept. could be bring in much priority would be to address the this change, from the employees’ perspective, a single highest year. Statewide changes,
what they have to say about what's
that would jeopardize the safety of the citizens of HB. We should also look at drawing upon more revenue in uncollected fees and fines .The GIS program (a proposed budget cut) but problems with CalPERS and the fact that is greater personal responsibility for retirement whether enacted legislatively, through the
going on in our schools. I also talk with
volunteers who will step up to the plate for their city and assist in performing tasks and so many other cities have request plans, reports, and maps made by GIS. the current program is unsustainable. I planning. No one pension plan should be initiative process, or by Agency rule-
parents of our students and other
that funds are freed for other more critical City services. I think we should go back to seeing LANDON FICHTNER: First of all let’s call a horse a horse! City revenue in most cases feel that dealing with this could start to expected to provide for 100% of an making, in the areas of retirement age, early
residents, one-on-one, throughout the
what we can do for the City and rely less on what the City can do for us. I am running for turn the city around financially. I would be individual’s post-retirement replacement retirement, Employer Paid Member
is TAXES! No one ever wants to raise taxes, but we can’t always cut spending to solve short district to listen to what people have to
City Council to give back to the City that I love. against any type of tax or fee hikes on the income; individuals are expected to utilize Contribution, Social Security integration,
term financial woes. The key here is to raise real revenue not taxes, by fostering tourism to say about education. I intend to take
DAN KALMICK: I think we’re going to have to look at both temporarily increasing Huntington Beach thru the variety of media outlets here in Southern California. We should public if the City continues to support an the same approach when it comes to personal savings accounts and other sources of membership of the CalPERS Board of
revenues and cutting spending by consolidating positions. Increasing revenue does not mean reach out to film companies looking for shooting locations, better publicize Huntington Beach unsustainable system. developing priorities for the City. I have income during retirement. Directors, and definition of retirement-
raising taxes, but working on ways to increase the number of folks paying taxes. We need events, and bolster our international presence. Tourism will only get us part of the way there; worked with the other Trustees of the Going forward, the City’s pension plan eligible income for calculation purposes is
ANDRISSA DOMINGUEZ: It
to find creative and lucrative ways to attract the right kind of people, businesses and large the rest will come in the form of physical responsibility, and auditing all departments and HBUHSD in prioritizing spending in will contemplate individuals’ use of required to further sustain the overall fiscal
would be a disservice to the residents of
employers to HB. We rely too heavily on large single employers. We need to attract a organizations that receive funding from the city’s budget. So much money is lost in repetitive these difficult economic circumstances, personal income and post-retirement needs health of the City’s retirement system.
Huntington Beach for me to answer
different group to increase sales tax revenue. We should look into high tech companies that actions, and purchasers not negotiating on large purchases, or common supplies. but together we can work to maximize into the benefit formula to enable a full- The agreements will be recommended
some of the questions when I do not
pay their employees well enough that they might be able to afford the condos and our scarce resources. career public employee to substantially for approval by the City Council at the
BLAIR FARLEY: Our current economic outlook is not good for the next few years. The possess all the necessary facts.
maintain his or her lifestyle. “I was September 13th meeting." Please see: http:/
apartments that the development plans call for. My expertise is in technology, thusly I’d look
cost of employee contracts and the need for essential city services means a lot of
at what we’re spending on information systems and see if there’s waste there. The number Information contained on this page was created in concerned that the higher pension formula /www.cehwiedel.com /blogs/ redcounty
competition for increasingly limited revenues. I believe we are going to have to keep all our collaboration with and with the assistance of the HBDRA
one thing we need to look at is what we are outsourcing, i.e. hiring consultants for. There is multipliers that were authorized by State california/?p=13000
options on the table and likely will need to increase revenue AND cut spending. Cuts should
so much that we can crowd source in this city, but we keep going out to consultants every
be made through negotiation with our City staff and should never compromise public safety!
time we do not have the in-house knowledge. We should build out in-house knowledge so
Revenue should be increased through cost recovery and not just more taxes. If you use a
that overtime we can cut our outlays of cash every time we need a study or survey done.
service you should pay for it! I will fight hard to protect essential services and safety while
HEATHER GROW: I am generally opposed to raising taxes and fees in HB. Many not being afraid to seek the cuts we need to remain financially healthy.
seniors and families in HB are already struggling to pay bills and put food on the table. Our FRED SPEAKER: 1. Cut spending, cut the frills and reduce non-essential budget items.
residents are much more likely to support creative means to raise funds (ie benefit concerts
2. Increase non-Tax and Fee income; we are already charged enough to live here and use
and sporting events) as well as volunteer to help preserve our services. Each city
the services we are paying for. 3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Help let other people pay
department should look it its budget and find a way to “trim the fat.” No cuts should be
the public bill – create more quality retail / commercial sites where people can spend money
made to fire and marine safety or law enforcement which could put our people at risk.
and not shop out of town for almost everything they need.
WILLIAM GRUNWALD: Given the current economic recession and its impact on our JOE SHAW: In November, voters will have a chance to vote on the Local Taxpayers’
community, it is unreasonable to expect Huntington Beach residents to dig deeper into their
Protection Initiative, sponsored by the League of Cities, which will forbid the state from
pockets for city services. Businesses are also suffering evidenced by the large number of
taking money that belongs to cities in order to balance the state budget. If approved, this
failures over the last few years. Revenue increases can only come through the growth and

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most of gratuities from agents, ala Reggie Bush and the The Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres
t h e other college football players the NCAA is currently were among several MLB clubs complaining of
media have been investigating. This is about advice on questions - having to speak directly with agents rather than
By Jordan Kobritz focusing on negotiate with the player. While the NCAA
the ongoing has not confirmed an investigation into the
investigations of college football players allegations, you can bet the nearly 500
taking gratuities from agents, there’s another employees at NCAA headquarters are itching
NCAA investigation that has been flying to drop the hammer on unsuspecting teenagers
under the radar: The no-agent rule as it just to prove how tough they are.
applies to baseball players. The NCAA formed a committee
The deadline for MLB teams to sign their earlier this year to examine whether
picks from the Rule 4 draft in June expired on relaxing the no-agent rules makes sense.
August 16. Shortly thereafter, representatives Of course, it does, so don’t count on it
of several teams who failed to sign their first happening. The composition of the
round picks complained publicly that they committee suggests a whitewash, another
were forced to deal directly with agents example of the fox guarding the henhouse
representing players rather than the players door. Why would anyone associated with
themselves. Such action is a violation of the multi-billion dollar juggernaut the
NCAA Bylaw 12, an archaic, irresponsible, NCAA has become want to do anything
and in the opinion of one court, illegal that might jeopardize the loss of free labor
restriction on a young man’s ability to receive to the professional ranks? Better to treat
competent advice when he needs it the most – student-athletes like mushrooms:
while he’s negotiating a professional contract. Uninformed and in the dark.
The Bylaw states that a student-athlete The information contained in this column does not
can consult with an agent/adviser/attorney as necessarily reflect the opinion of The Local News.
long as he pays him (or her), but that advisor
cannot be present during the negotiations and Should I sign? For how much? What are the terms Jordan Kobritz is a former attorney, CPA, and Minor
cannot negotiate directly with the professional team. of the contract? What’s fair and reasonable? - only League Baseball team owner. He is an Assistant
Of course, that puts the player, some of whom are someone experienced in such matters can provide. Professor of Sport Management at Eastern New Mexico
17 years old, at a distinct disadvantage. The But the NCAA takes a dim view of student-athletes’ University, teaches the Business of Sports at the
NCAA’s position is akin to the ancient Romans legal rights, while at the same time employing University of Wyoming, and is a contributing author to
telling the Christians they can practice with a spear dozens of lawyers in-house and spending millions the Business of Sports Network. Jordan can be reached
but they can’t take it into the lion’s den with them. more per year on outside counsel, a shameless at jkobritz@ mindspring.com.
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