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Accountability Mr. Rocky Fredrickson, 2851 S. La Cadena Dr., concluded that this is about "accountability" and read its definition. He remembered that many Members ran in 1994 on an "accountability" platform. Now, the Citizens hear there is no more money. He asked what does the City owe? What does the City bring in on state and property taxes; utilities; electric power; host city fees; water to Orange; California Edison; $8 million; and, refund of $900.000 overpayment to PERS? He declared that there is no stability in department heads and there is no job security. Mr. Fredrickson referred to The Voice a patriotic forum newspaper which quoted the Mayor who said a state receivership was an option. Mr. Fredrickson asked if it was the Mayor's intent to bankrupt the City. Mayor Fulp declared him out of order and reminded him that he could speak about City business, not philosophize. Mr. Fredrickson asked the City Treasurer what the investment portfolio was this time last year. City Treasurer Williams stated it was $13,300,000 and today it is $6,600,000 - having gone downhill by 50%. Mr. Fredrickson asked for the reason for the decline. Mayor Fulp answered that the City was overspending by $500,000 per month. Time Limitation Councilmember Sandoval said that, on the subject of a speaking limitation, he advocated the Citizen's right to speak and urged that Council not put a limit on that right. City Attorney Biggs advised that time limit does appear on Page 15 of the City Council's Manual of Procedure. She read the statement which allowed 5 minutes per speaker with additional time allowed upon the discretion of the presiding officer. The public is invited to speak on any item of general interest to the public. Further, the City Attorney advised that section 54954.3 holds that the legislative body shall not prohibit criticism. MAPA Mr. Arthur Ramos, 1110 Pennsylvania, President of MAPA, likened the City's problems to working for the defense industry. He said that those who ultimately suffer are the little people at the bottom. He identified the ethics of leadership as an area for improvement. He weighed the question of budget versus the question of ethics such as neglect of duties which create a situation of panic and lack of confidence. He criticized the newspapers who create a hostile environment. Mr. Ramos stated the City needs to stop the in -fighting and it needs to stop character assassination of latino leadership. Affirmative Action is still the law until it changes. Lay-offs Mr. Felipe Ibarra, 1286 Pennsylvania, 0 spoke about Recreation FEB P . 1995