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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of HB Denounces Any Movements Promoting White Supremacy 11jMPL) ✓L-n cc -0 -/ f PE)eSav-ABS11") City of Huntington Beach File #: 21-292 MEETING DATE: 4/5/2021 Submitted by Councilmember Kalmick - The City of Huntington Beach Denounces Any Movements Promoting White Supremacy Within Its Community Adopt this Declaration of the City Council to denounce any movements promoting or supporting White Supremacy within our community. City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 3/31/2021 472 :,le-e7 r:LeZ;Va' - CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING — COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL FROM: DAN KALMICK, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE: MARCH 31, 2021 SUBJECT: THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DENOUNCES ANY MOVEMENTS PROMOTING WHITE SUPREMACY WITHIN ITS COMMUNITY Whereas, the City of Huntington Beach recognizes the values of a diverse community and the strengths each resident and business contributes towards supporting and enriching the values and missions of the City for generations to come; and Whereas, the City of Huntington Beach has become aware of a forthcoming event titled "White Lives Matter" to march and rally at all major city centers including the Huntington Beach Pier; and Whereas, the City denounces any and all movements or events that threatens the diverse fabric of our great community through the use of inflammatory rhetoric and veiled threats against minority communities; and Whereas, while the City respects and values the First Amendment rights of all Americans, it unequivocally denounces hate speech and the promotion of any false narratives that White Americans are unduly subject to "anti-White racism and violence" in our community; and Whereas, the City continues to promote equity in every respect, yet its steady inclusion on all levels should not be construed as an attack upon any group's freedoms and inherent privileges. Resolved that the Huntington Beach City Council, on behalf of the City and all residents: 1. Denounce any and all acts of White Supremacy, which promote fear and division within our community. 2. The City of Huntington Beach will remain vigilant against future movements the promote white supremacist sentiments in our community. RECOMMENDED ACTION I recommend that the City Council: • Adopt this Declaration of the City Council to denounce any movements promoting or supporting White Supremacy within our community. 473 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 1:55 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: GHBIC Statement about White Supremacist and KKK Planned Rally Attachments: Statement 4.5.2021.pdf From: Patricia Goodman<patgoodman12@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 5, 2021 12:29 PM To:Carr, Kim <Kim.Carr@surfcity-hb.org>;Ortiz,Tito<Tito.Ortiz@surfcity-hb.org>; Delgleize, Barbara <Barbara.Delgleize@surfcity-hb.org>; Posey, Mike <Mike.Posey@surfcity-hb.org>; Peterson, Erik <Erik.Peterson@surfcity-hb.org>; Kalmick, Dan<Dan.Kalmick@surfcity-hb.org>; Moser, Natalie <Natalie.Mose r@su rfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes,Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; Penelope Nichols<penelopenichols@yahoo.com>; Maha Rahab <maham3k@gmail.com> Subject: Fwd:GHBIC Statement about White Supremacist and KKK Planned Rally Dear Mayor Carr and City Council Members, The Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council Executive Committee approved the attached statement regarding acts of violence and extremist hate groups gathering in Huntington Beach. I will read it at tonight's city council meeting during public comments. Thank you all for standing together to oppose such immoral expressions of hate and violence. We were proud to also endorse O.C. Human Relations' statement identified below. A founding principle of world religions is the dignity of the human person. Any suggestion that a race is superior to another is abhorrent to this principle and cannot be tolerated. Patricia Goodman, Vice President SUPPLEMENTAL Greater HB Interfaith Council COMMUNICATION 714-847-6617 Mosey Gate: ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Mobs Ragab <maham3k!ggmail.com> Date: Mon, Apr 5, 2021 at 7:01 AM Subject: GHBIC Statement about White Supremacist and KKK Planned Rally To: Maha Ragab<maham3kCdgmail.com> The GHBIC Executive Committee has taken two actions to affirm our GHBIC position of unity within diversity and speak out against violence and hate. These actions are in response to a planned rally on Sunday, April 11 at 1:00 pm by white supremacist and KKK groups. I. Through the suggestion of our member, Rev. Rayna Hamre, the GHBIC Executive Committee unanimously approved the attached statement. We thank Rev Rayna for her suggestion and preparing the statement 2. The Executive Committee unanimously approved the O.C. Human Relations recent statement about "Reports of White Lives Matter Rally on 4/11 in Orange County - Fighting White Supremacy Means Fighting Racism, Not Each Other." Here is a link to the statement and the sign-on the document: httos.//forms.ale/iyyQa8KDnvw7fNYSA t GREATER HUNTINGTON BEACH " INTERFAITH COUNCIL` E aKrdrr Cam�Mun April 5.'0J hr.t°er�rb°1r'erenr. 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We hope that you will share these documents with your communities of faith. family and friends Please share with us your intentions and if your community has adopted a similar statement and/or action to stand against hate and violence Below are links to articles about this local rail and the HB City Council's response and virtual counter gathering on April 11 at 1 pm. • https.//www latlmes com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2021-04-01/huntington-beach-city-council-to-consider-dems- denouncing-hate-crimes-and-white-supremacy • hitps: WWW.Iatimes.comsocaldaik-pilot news story 2021-03.30kkk-propaganda-drop-Hhite-lives-matter-rallyinflames- ne W port-beach-huntington-beach 2 We have heard that there will be a physical counter gathering at 11 am at the pier on that Sunday, April 11, but check your local sources to confirm We all consider this time of the calendar a season of renewal and hope through our many religious traditions We pray that our words turn to acts of forgiveness and compassion bream Huntington lkt h Inttrfarth Council Naha Ragan-Seaton 714-331dge3 rrAhRMjLgAMlS2Ln Pat Goodman 3 GREATER ,.� HUNTINGTON BEACH INTERFAITH COUNCIL o«K.� o..b...,..,.�.�„� o .b .�..n,.o•�W .� ,... ate.,.., Ex CCU tlte( onintl It cc: April 5, 2021 Penelope Jesus C President Statement regarding acts of violence and extremist hate groups gathering m The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- g g g �g g day Saints Huntington Beach. Patricia Goodman.Vice-president Self-Help Interfaith Program The � � Y The Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council GHBIC 1s saddened b the recent acts of violence in our country and concerned about the persistence of Marsha Recbsteirrer, extremist hate groups gathering in our beloved city. We strongly condemn any Immediate Pau President Su.Simon X Jude Catholic Churchand all acts of hate and violent extremist ideologies that have led to the loss of lives, the destruction of families, and damage to society. Hate has no place in Malta Ragab,Seentnar) Huntington Beach. Muslin Community We believe that every human life has infinite value and that each of us deserves limrah munit n,Treasurer respect. love, and support. Let us come together across our cif and all across Community Liaison. � PPo g Y• Ire Pacifica Institute this country, in the spirit of unity,to begin dialogues of understanding to eradicate racism, extremism, and hate. Let us open and strengthen the lines of Rabbi Stephen J.Einstein,Member Rabbi Emeritus. communication between our diverse communities with those who might have a Congregation B'nai Tzedek different perspective than we do. We support efforts to learn not only about our Rev.Pattie Mercado,Member neighbors, but about ourselves as well. Spiritual Director.I luntington Beach Center for Spiritual Living We encourage all the Houses of Worship, locally, statewide, and nationally, to be Rev.JamvS Pike.Member gathering places for our larger community. Pastor,I utheran Church of the Resurrection. Iluntington Beach We, the members of the GHBIC, resolve to: • Work with each other and with community groups to support spiritual, social,and economic opportunities for those who live in our city. Mission Statement: • Foster a diverse community of spiritual and secular leadership. The Greater I luntington Beach Interfaith Council is a gathering of • Celebrate the diverse communities and individuals living within our city. representatives of faith-based communities and individuals dedicated to understanding, • Through our words and actions, lovingly and actively strive to cross respecting,promoting,and barriers that may separate us. celebrating spiritual and cultural diversity. • Support our Interfaith Community in actively sharing the Spirit of Love, Compassion, and Justice. We pray that the bodies, spirits, and minds of those injured by hate crimes and acts of violence be healed. We pray for the grieving families to be comforted,and for the hearts of al I humanity to come together to share this world in harmony with each other. 7641 Talbert Ave • Huntington Beach,CA 92&48 Mrvvr.phbic.orp Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization EIN ID4 30-02 14 774 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 9:08 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Agenda Items From: Lisa Bertolini <lisa422@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 20219:36 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Items I'm in favor of agenda items 20, 21, 23,24,and 25. Lisa Bertolini SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION meetN Dater5�A2 Agwds IMm No. t Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 11:35 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: PLEASE putout a notice condemning the April 11 Hate Rally -----Original Message----- From: Shammy Dingus <shammyd@mac.com> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 11:31 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: PLEASE putout a notice condemning the April 11 Hate Rally With all the bad publicity that has/is raining down on HB for just this kind of white supremacist, extremist, anti-mask behavior — can't we at least take a stand against what are effectively Nazis parading through our town?The L.A. times and others say it's the KKK. Is it Tito and Erik refusing to allow the city to issue a statement?Are we going to continue to let HB become "Angrytown, USA" instead of Surf City? C "Shammy" Dingus shammyd@mac.com SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Mn*v 086: y�SL2t�o2/ Agenda Iyrn No.: �' ��/-X;2 t Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 12:14 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: White lives March -----Original Message----- From: Catherine Oeppensmith <cdeppensmith@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 12:14 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: White lives March Totally unacceptable. Horrid. Sent from my SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 12:30 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: White power at the pier -----Original Message----- From: Susan Johnson <harrypsmom@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 12:22 PM To: CITY COUNCIL <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: White power at the pier I'm strongly opposed to any white lives matter gatherings in public HB spaces. It is impossible to believe they are interested in a peaceful event not intended to generate hate messaging. Susan Johnson HB resident Sent from my iPhone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Daft. �oal Agendt Item No.#��(a� 'a9a) t Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent Thursday, April 1, 2021 4:08 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject. FW:Support items 21, 24, 25, Apr. 5 CC meeting From: Dan Jamieson <broker advocate@hotmail.com> Sent:Thursday,April 1, 2021 3:55 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Support items 21,24,25,Apr. 5 CC meeting April 1, 2021 Dear HB Councilmembers: I support Councilmember items 21,24 and 25, submitted for the April 5, 2021 HB City Council meeting. Hate crimes and incidents around the country seem to have recently proliferated, and incidents within HB seem to be on the rise as well, as reported by the Human Relations Task Force. It is important for the City to make clear that it does not tolerate hate crimes or bigotry. Extremist elements tend to congregate in HB for demonstrations, leaving an impression that the City and its residents tolerate such extremist views. And as you know, HB also has a history of hate-inspired violence. As a result, it is vital the City continue to counter any impression that it tolerates hate groups. 1 believe Councilmember items 21, 24 and 25 will help accomplish this goal. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Sincerely, Mee*V Dots: Agende Item No.: Dan Jamieson t Huntington Beach Sent from Mail for Windows 10 2 Moore, Tania From: Scott Friedland <scottfriedlandt@me.com> Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 10:45 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Huntington Beach City Council to consider items denouncing hate crimes and white supremacy I applaud this effort. More importantly, while I support freedom of speech, it's unfortunate that we allow demonstrators to block the entrance from main and pch to the entrance of the pier and dukes. Why should people in a crosswalk after walk around these people. I am sure there is a solution. Please consider options. Thank You, Scott SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION 1101866V Deb: t Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 10:51 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: KKK Demonstration on April 11 From: sedwardshbca@gmaiLcom <sedwardshbca@gmaiLcom> Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 10:31 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: KKK Demonstration on April 11 Mayor Kim Carr and fellow Council Members, Please don't let the KKK hold an event at the pier of April 11. They are a horrible racist group and should not be allowed in our city. I've lived in Huntington Beach and have seen many groups demonstrate at the pier most are pollical, which is fine.. Having the KKK there is terrible. I lived in Georgia in the 70's and saw first hand the KKK in Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. They are a HORRIBLE Racist organization and should not be allowed in our city. Regards, Stephen Edwards SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION ,reeling Date: 4�5/,-W! �y+oerwe rum No. t Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 2:43 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: KKK in HB? Are you kidding me? -----Original Message----- From: Susan Greenwood <starmccain5@icloud.com> Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 1:21 AM To: Carr, Kim <Kim.Carr@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy <CFikes@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: KKK in HB?Are you kidding me? Dear Ms. Carr, It has come to my attention that a KKK rally or parade has been scheduled for April 11 right here in Huntington Beach] know that you don't hang with the KKK, nor do you want that group connected with your name in any way. However, as Mayor our beautiful but highly divided city, I am appalled to think that you seem unable to draw a line between what is acceptable and what is not. THIS 15 NOT. Please take a stand for the side of justice, freedom, and the greater population of Huntington Beach -your constituents. Stand up and defy this groups' audacious plan. Tell them in no uncertain words that the people of Huntington Beach are not interested in hearing their hateful rhetoric, and indeed, are eager to see a return to reason and decency in our city's elected offices. Yours truly, Susan Greenwood (818)481-1874k SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION McW&V NO: Z"l Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 2:44 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:White Nationalist Rally Apr. 11 From: Buffie Channel<hbbuffie@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday,April 1,2021 7:59 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: White Nationalist Rally Apr. 11 To HB City Council Members: l am concerned and appalled that the city would grant a permit to the White Lives Matter rally scheduled at the Pier on April 11. Our city should not give a megaphone or a platform to white nationalist groups or KKK members. Hate speech is not free speech. Our tourism economy and downtown businesses are already hurting, as is the reputation of our city. This will just perpetuate the distinction of Huntington Beach as a breeding ground for white supremacy. I hope the city sends a strong message against this event and refuses to grant a permit to this group. In addition. I hope our police department investigates who is behind the planning and funding of this event. Thank you. Buffie Channel 32 year HB resident, business owner, homeowner Buffie Channel Relocation Consultant Quest Relocation Group Call/Text: 714-317-3035 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meav Oft: Apwtd@ Awn ft /• �9 2 t Moore, Tania From: Lynne Deakers <lcdeakers@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, April 4, 2021 4:26 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Hunting Beach City Council Meeting April 5 With regard to the above referenced council meeting, I am totally in support of the following three agenda items: Item 21, 24 and 25. Diversity,equity and inclusion are critical to maintaining our thriving Huntington Beach community. There is no place in our beautiful city for hate crimes and white supremacist activity. We cannot allow these movements to use our community to promote their hateful agenda. Lvnne Deakers Huntington Beach resident since 1981 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION AgerMe Poem No.: Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 8:20 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: no place for hate -----Original Message----- From: Deborah Parrott <debparrott@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 7:09 AM To: Carr, Kim <Kim.Carr@surfcity-hb.org>; Ortiz, Tito <Tito.Ortiz@surfcity-hb.org>; Kalmick, Dan <Dan.Kalmick@surfcity- hb.org>; Moser, Natalie <Nata lie.Moser@surfcity-hb.org>; Peterson, Erik<Erik.Peterson@surfcity-hb.org>; Posey, Mike <M i ke.Po sey @surfcity-h b.o rg> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: no place for hate Esteemed Council Members, I'm emailing in support of agenda items 21, 24, and 25. As you know, there has been an increase in hate crimes on a national level as well as an increased social media presence of white supremacist sentiments. Just this past week, there were fliers dropped around Huntington Beach advertising a White Lives Matters demonstration. While it's quite probable that the organizer is not an HB resident, we must proactively address these issues and make sure all our residents feel safe here and know that hate speech will not be protected. As a member of the HB Human Relations Task Force, I feel particularly invested in us addressing these issues head on with dialogue and actions that illustrate what Huntington Beach is and what it is not. I'm tired of extremists hijacking our city's public image and giving us a bad reputation. I attended a Stop Asian Hate rally at Mile Square Park Saturday and many of our neighbors currently feel very unsafe, with white supremacy at the root of incidents they've experienced. Please support agenda item 21, 24 and 25. Thank you, Debbi Parrott SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: Agenda Um No. � Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April 5, 2021 8:20 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:City Council Agenda Items From: Kayla 5aadeh <kmsaadeh3@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday,April 4, 2021 10:19 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: City Council Agenda Items Hello, I am a resident of Huntington Beach, and I am writing in support of items 21,24, and 25 on tomorrow's city council meeting agenda. Racism in Huntington Beach needs to be addressed by our local government so that these groups no longer feel comfortable meeting or rallying in our city. It is disgusting and a stain on this city and the people who live here. Please let our voices be heard and take a stand. Thank you, Kayla Saadeh 19381 Cindy Ln Huntington Beach, CA 92646 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meetlnp Deb: Agana.Item Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 8:22 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Fascist KKK Demonstration April 11th (Tenatively) From: Ilovy@umail.ucsb.edu<Ilovy@umail.ucsb.edu> Sent:Sunday,April 4, 20218:49 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.councii@surfcity-hb.org> Subject Fascist KKK Demonstration April 11th(Tenatively) Hello, I'm a graduate from Edison High School and lifelong resident in HB. I'm writing from my student email but I currently reside here in Huntington, not Santa Barbara. 1 am writing because of an article I read earlier today about a potential "WLM" march downtown a week from today. 1 am hoping that the HB City Council can put out a unanimous statement condemning this type of behavior and provide a robust police response. During the BLM march last year, a friend of mine was hit with a rubber bullet and I feel as though, if this was the response in the face of demands for equality and justice, then surely the response will be more aggressive in the face of active hate, racism, and barbarism. Hopefully Huntington Beach, out police department, our city council, and our community can come together as one and denounce this behavior. As leaders of our community, this begins with you. Looking forward to your response, Logan Lovy SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION meeting Date: Agenda Item No.: #d�! a� 'o29a) Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April S, 2021 8:43 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: April S, 2021 council meeting agenda items From: Flossie Horgan<horganf@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday,April 4, 2021 4:46 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: April 5, 2021 council meeting agenda items Dear Huntington Beach City Council, We support Agenda items 21 -to denounce all hate crimes and reaffirm the City's commitment to safety and inclusivity for all. 24-to denounce any movements promoting or supporting white supremacy in our City. 25- support Councilwoman Moser motion for the City to serve as co sponsor for the April 11 th OC Human Relations virtual event. And we support proposed outdoor event which would focus on diversity, equity,and inclusion. Thank you Paul and Flossie Horgan Huntington Beach residents SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION aneenng Dab: Agenda Rem No. #�1 g Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 8:44 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Public Comment: Agenda Items 21, 24, 25 From:Thomas Meisenhelder<tsmeisen@csusb.edu> Sent:Sunday,April 4, 2021 3:29 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Comment:Agenda Items 21,24, 25 Hello, My name is Thomas Meisenhelder and I am a resident of Huntington Beach. I am writing to urge the City Council to support agenda items 21, 24, and 25. 1 am angered and embarrassed by the series of recent activities that have given our city the reputation of being a hotbed of racism and white supremacy. These items, if passed, will start our city on the path to clearly rejecting that identity. We need to declare loudly and clearly that hate and racism have no home in HB and that there is no place for them here. Thank you. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date:_ y4S��03/ Agenda Item No.• Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 8:44 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Public comment: City Council Agenda item u21-292, April 5 meeting From: Mary Urashima<mary.adams.urashima@gmail.com> SUPPLEMENTAL Sent:Sunday,April 4, 2021 3:11 PM COMMUNICATION To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Estanislau, Robin<Robin.Estanislau@surfcity-hb.org> Meeting UMe: Subject: Public comment:City Council Agenda item#21-292,April 5 meeting Mayor Carr and Members of the City Council, Agenda Ilam My comments are as a private citizen, resident of Huntington Beach, and former member of the City's Human Relations Task Force. I urge your support of Agenda item#21-292 Submitted by Councilmember Kalmick-The City of Huntington Beach Denounces Any Movements Promoting White Supremacy Within Its Communiri Taking a clear position against white supremacy would seem to be a no-brainer. However, history and recent experience has shown that some are reluctant to speak out against racism, even when it directly and publicly incites imminent criminal activity or consists of specific threats targeted against a person or group. How do others see Huntington Beach? Read this current column by former California Assemblyman Warren Furutani about Huntington Beach in the Rafu Shimpo, the English-Japanese international daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. It represents a predominant view in the Japanese American community. Furutani writes on the "problem with this hate- mongering...is the lack of response by the Huntington Beach City Council, law enforcement..." httns://www.rafu.com/2021/04/og-san just-below-the- surface/?fbclid=l WAROmZ%,mbQzdZ¢xbVuO0uXg26Nm1ARNwM1rx5AvLm 1 ODKHminNGvGmw730 The KKK "white lives matter" flyers found on downtown Huntington Beach driveways on Sunday morning, April 4, use familiar rhetoric regarding "cultural genocide" and the usual inferences there is only one interpretation of American history instead of a multitude of American stories. It looked almost identical to the flyers distributed on my driveway in Huntington Beach in 1995, in a ziploc bag with a rock. Hoping that racism and those who weaponize it will go away is not a solution. Silence emboldens worse behavior. As Warren Furutani concludes in his column, taking a public stand against hate "could thwart a potential tragedy and reveal that the haters are a small minority of people with the vast majority of every background being good folks of conscience and action." Be the voice of the good folks. I urge your support of a declaration denouncing movements promoting or supporting white supremacy. Regards, t Mary Urashima Huntington Beach z Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday,April S, 2021 8:45 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Upcoming Agenda From: L 1 Kish<Ijkish850@icloud.com> Sent:Sunday,April 4, 20212:44 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Upcoming Agenda Agenda Item 21, submitted by Mayor Carr and Councilman Dan Kalmick.lt asks the City Council to denounce all hate crimes and reaffirm the City's commitment to safety and inclusivity for all. - I hope this isn't even a debate. There is no place in our city for hate of any person due to race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation! Agenda Item 24,submitted by Councilman Dan Kalmick, and asks the City Council to denounce any movements promoting or supporting white supremacy in our city. - Again, any need for exclusion of others in a insecure acting out, is ridiculous on its face. Caucasians are not threatened because of the color of their skin. The white power events that are going on are sad outcry for not being the omnipotent power of the past. Agenda Item 25, submitted by Councilwoman Natalie Moser, to ask for the City to serve as a co sponsor for a virtual event being hosted by the OC Human Relations on April 11 and to direct staff to develop an outdoor event on April 18 at Central Park that is focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. - I support education and outreach efforts. Sent from my iPhone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Mee*V Dab:��s�03/ Apands Mom No.: t Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 8:51 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: City Council Agenda Items 21-292 and 21-293 -----Original Message----- From: H Meyers<hmeybsan@verizon.net> Sent: Sunday, April 4, 2021 1:59 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: City Council Agenda Items 21-292 and 21-293 1 am a longtime resident of Huntington Beach, and I urge you to vote in favor of agenda items 21-292 and 21-293. Huntington Beach must take a clear stand against white supremacy. Our city has become known nationwide as a center of white nationalist sentiment and extremist positions regarding such things as mask-wearing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It is past time that we reassert our commitment to decency and a celebration of diversity. Thank you, Hildy Meyers SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Mee*V Dale: AgwWs ant l; Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 8:51 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Racism in HB -----Original Message----- From: Kristin Yata <kmyata@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, April 4, 2021 12:07 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Racism in HB In light of the KKK flyers found in HB this morning, what is going to be done so that we feel safe in our own city? Especially since people in our city council are sharing videos on social media further fueling stereotypes by joking that Chinese people eat cats. We need to take a stand and say that these things will not be tolerated!! Regards, A concerned citizen Sent from my iPhone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date:_ �CJa/ Agenda Nam Na; fZZ a/2/ l Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 8:52 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Agenda items 21,24,25 -----Original Message----- From: Connie Boardman <connieb07@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday,April 4, 2021 11:25 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Agenda items 21,24,25 Hello Mayor Carr and Council Members, I am writing in support of items 21,24 and 25 on your upcoming meeting agenda. I just saw that racist literature from the KKK was left at numerous houses in Huntington Beach this morning. Passing these agenda items will help make it clear racist hate like that promoted by the KKK and other white supremacist groups is not supported nor will be tolerated in our town. Thank You, Connie Boardman SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Mee&v Date:_4�12o3/ t Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 8:52 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Agenda Items for 4/5/2021 -----Original Message----- From: Lorelei Lachman <loreleilachman@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, April 4, 2021 10:20 AM To: Cathey Ryder<the4ryders@gmail.com> Cc: CITY COUNCIL«ity.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Re: Agenda Items for 4/5/2021 Thank you for sharing this with us. I will write to the CC supporting these agenda items. To think that these items are even having to be addressed is appalling. > On Apr 4, 2021, at 9:55 AM, Cathey Ryder<the4ryders@gmail.com> wrote: >As a longtime residents and voters in Huntington Beach, we are writing in support of 3 Agenda Items that have been posted for the April 5,2021 meeting. >We strongly support Agenda Item 21 that denounces hate crimes and reaffirms our City's commitment to safety and inclusivity for all. In light of what is being reported across our country, this reaffirmation is necessary. > We also strongly support Agenda Item 24 which asks you to denounce any movements promoting or supporting White Supremacy in our community. The hateful literature left in HB neighborhood on Easter Morning are just appalling. > Lastly, we strongly support Agenda Item 25. The opportunity to co host a virtual event with OC Human Relations is a good way to show our community that we are sincere in our desire to show inclusivity is valued. We also believe that if our City sponsors an event that supports diversity, equity and inclusivity we can begin the process of overcoming the perception of folks around the world that HB is not a safe place that supports diversity, equity and inclusivity. >As one of thousands who live in HB and have family and friends around the world, both my husband and I have been asked why is HB so hateful. > Please support Agenda Items 21,24 and 25. Help make HB a community that is safe for all. >Cathey and Bob Ryder >Sent from my iPhone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Vaeling Date:__y��/a�a_ Agenda nern No. ay a� 'a9a Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 8:52 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Agenda Items for 4/5/2021 -----Original Message----- From: Cathey Ryder<the4ryders@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, April 4, 2021 9:56 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Agenda Items for 4/5/2021 As a longtime residents and voters in Huntington Beach, we are writing in support of 3 Agenda Items that have been posted for the April 5,2021 meeting. We strongly support Agenda Item 21 that denounces hate crimes and reaffirms our City's commitment to safety and inclusivity for all. In light of what is being reported across our country, this reaffirmation is necessary. We also strongly support Agenda Item 24 which asks you to denounce any movements promoting or supporting White Supremacy in our community. The hateful literature left in HB neighborhood on Easter Morning are just appalling. Lastly, we strongly support Agenda Item 25. The opportunity to co host a virtual event with OC Human Relations is a good way to show our community that we are sincere in our desire to show inclusivity is valued. We also believe that if our City sponsors an event that supports diversity, equity and inclusivity we can begin the process of overcoming the perception of folks around the world that HB is not a safe place that supports diversity, equity and inclusivity. As one of thousands who live in HB and have family and friends around the world, both my husband and I have been asked why is HB so hateful. Please support Agenda Items 21,24 and 2S. Help make HB a community that is safe for all. Cathey and Bob Ryder Sent from my iPhone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Gabe. Agenda %m No.: may(aI pZ� Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 9:27 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: April 5, 2021 agenda items 21,24 and 25 From: lindaklaw<lindaklaw@aol.com> Sent: Monday,April 5, 2021 9:24 AM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Fwd: April 5, 2021 agenda items 21,24 and 25 Begin forwarded message: From: lindaklaw <lindaklaw iaol.com> Date: April 4, 2021 at 1:51:13 PM PDT To: City Council <Citv.Council u surfcitvhb.ore> Subject: April 5, 2021 agenda items 21,24 and 25 Dear City Councilperson, I'm writing to support agenda items 21,24 and 25. The city needs to condemn hate groups operating and gathering in Huntington Beach. These groups are terrible for the city's reputation and for business as well as real estate transactions. The vast majority of people living in Huntington Beach and Orange County do not support these hate groups. I watched the townhall on how to respond to an incident of hate. It was very informative and helpful. Thank you. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION "Oo Oe1e:—.YGsla�a� A0ends ftm No. �` t t Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 9:27 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: White Lives Matter/KKK Rally -----Original Message----- From: JD<hbkayak@verizon.net> Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 9:11 AM To: Carr, Kim <Kim.Carr@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy <CFikes@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: White Lives Matter/KKK Rally As HB residents, we request you give all HB residents a public notice in advance of any KKK/White Lives Matter rally rumored to take place on April 11. For months, we had to endure the trump caravans disrupting the downtown area. They pounded on our car windows, threatened us and blocked traffic. The police just stood there with their hands in their pockets and did nothing. Because of the lack of control of the part of HB police, we don't go downtown anymore because it's not safe. What plans do you have in place if this KKK/White Lives Matter charade invades our city?The very idea of the KKK showing up in HB (or anywhere) is disgusting and should not be tolerated, regardless of their"1st Amendment rights." Take a stand against this and tell the police to do their job. We're tired of hateful groups invading this city without any consequences. Regards, 34 year HB residents Sent from my iPhone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: Moore, Tania From: lindaklaw <lindaklaw@aol.com> Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 9:23 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd:April 5, 2021 agenda items 21,24 and 25 Begin forwarded message: From: lindaklaw <lindaklaw@aol.com> Date: April 4, 2021 at 1:51:13 PM PDT To: City Council <City.Council@surfcityhb.org> Subject: April 5, 2021 agenda items 21,24 and 25 Dear City Councilperson, I'm writing to support agenda items 21,24 and 25. The city needs to condemn hate groups operating and gathering in Huntington Beach. These groups are terrible for the city's reputation and for business as well as real estate transactions. The vast majority of people living in Huntington Beach and Orange County do not support these hate groups. I watched the townhall on how to respond to an incident of hate. It was very informative and helpful. Thank you. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Mee&V Deft:� Agenda n.m No.,• -a t Moore, Tania From: Angel Tang <angellctang@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 9:52 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: April 6 City Council Meeting Comments Attachments: Comment to HB city council.pages Attached please find my comments to be submitted to the Huntington Beach City Council meeting. Thanks. Regards, Angel Tang SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION M�,inq Date:_ y�5/aoa� >pan+. IINn No • ay April 4, 2021 Dear Huntington Beach City Council Members: When we moved to Huntington Beach in 1985 from a quiet suburb outside Philadelphia, our children were young. We researched school districts, but not the city's history of Neo-Nazism going back to the 1920s. The white supremacy influence in the pro-Trump demonstrations held in our city in 2020 were disturbing. But a KKK rally on April 11 is scary. This announcement has come more than 10 days prior to the rally, no doubt to attract like-minded skinheads to protest in our city. I expect many klansmen all over the state, perhaps from neighboring states, to congregate at the pier area. I will not be surprised if there is a riot. I urge our City Council to take strong and immediate action, issuing a declaration against this rally in order to prevent HB turning into another Charlottesville, and for the Police Department to enforce the law to the full extent, not only to "observe" activity. I pray that Tito Ortiz, as a City Council member and mayor pro tem, doesn't go out to support the KKK rally. It would send an awful message for years to come. Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 11:08 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Status Updated - MyHB-0572544 City Council [44019] From: MyHB <reply@mycivicapps.com> Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 8:01 AM To: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; Frakes, Sandie<Sandie.Frakes@surfcity-hb.org>;Jun, Catherine <catherine.jun @surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Status Updated - MyHB-#572544 City Council [440191 MyHB Status Changed -#572544 Work Order#572544 status has changed from new to resolved. Staff Note Thank you for your message. If you intended for this message to be submitted as a formal public comment, please re-state it via Zoom during the public comments portion of the upcoming City Council meeting: read page 1 of the City Council Meeting Agenda for instructions If you intended for this message to be submitted as supplemental communication please email it to supplementalcomm&surfcity-hb ora. For questions. please contact the City Clerks Office at(714) 536-5227. Thank you Status resolved Work Order #572544 Issue Type City Council Subtype All Council Members Staff Members, Cathy Fikes.Sandra F rakes,Catherine Jun Notes What are you doing to stop the rising frequency of Neo-Nazis and KKK 'meetings'Rallies at the pier? SUPPLEMENTAL Open Dashboard COMMUNICATION Reporter Name Thuy La Meeting C}ate:_�� Email AgerWe IMm No.: 1�/ � knc companvCdvahoo.com Phone Report Submitted APR 04, 2021 - 10:15 PM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please do not change subject line when responding. 2 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 12:13 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: TONIGHT CC Remarks about KKK April 11th & proposals SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date:� / r/ - --Original Message----- From: Lisa Marquise <elle.emme.couture@gmail.com> �� � Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 11:36 AM 4gend@ rem No.- �f 2 L�.L To: Carr, Kim <Kim.Carr@surfcity-hb.org>; Kalmick, Dan <Dan.Kalmick@surfcity-hb.org>; Moser, Natalie <Natalie.Moser@surfcity-hb.org>; Posey, Mike<Mike.Posey@surfcity-hb.org>; Delgleize, Barbara <Barbara.Delgleize@surfcity-hb.org>; Peterson, Erik<Erik.Peterson@surfcity-hb.org>; Ortiz,Tito <Tito.Ortiz@surfcity- hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Chi, Oliver<oliver.chi@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: TONIGHT CC Remarks about KKK April 11th & proposals Dear Council Members, On April 11th, the KKK is set to use Huntington Beach as a worldwide stage to broadcast their vile racist hate and MUST be stopped! Disgusting, terrifying and threatening propaganda is being found on doorsteps around the city and community. Mayor Carr, and Council, what is your plan? Denouncements are good, but not enough. Have you met with, directed HBPD Chief Harvey to use every ounce of power and authority at the city's disposal to prevent/end this? Are you investigating to identify the persons behind it- publicly name them and expose them, plainly denouncing their white supremacist incitement to hate and violence, and warn that there will be the harshest of legal consequences?We need you to assemble the strongest police force showing possible, and utilize all investigative powers, laws and ordinances available- against hate speech threats, incitement to violence, un-permitted unlawful assembly, blocking traffic, unlawful use of amplified sound.., all you've got. While I urge you to pass the three proposals on tonight's agenda to this end, and I wholeheartedly do, it is not enough. The KKK is coming here because they think that you will do nothing. They see bully racists who've come to downtown this past year, in one guise or another, facing zero consequences. They see Tito Ortiz himself spewing hate and lies that Black Lives Matter wanted to burn down the city and other things too disgusting to repeat, only to be named Mayor Pro Tem! They see him engaging in all manner of bad faith provocative behavior- attacking local businesses, school districts, and even this City Council for trying to protect our community, and getting away with it- NO vote to remove him as Mayor Pro Tem, NO vote to censure, only coddling and interacting with him as if he's a child rather than a grown adult man UFC fighter who's used his celebrity and office so that HB makes worldwide headlines as a hub of racists and white supremacy (and please spare us the pretend offense and denials, Mr. Ortiz, that you as a Latino couldn't possibly harbor or express anti black racist hate). It's an embarrassment. This is on you, Mayor Carr and Council Members, and your lack of leadership. It is serious. It is bad, in the worst of ways, for us and our community. If allowed to happen, it will have lasting consequences. It will not fade away or evaporate afterwards. It will reverberate, for decades to come. It will be your legacy, to the shame of Huntington Beach. The KKK believes that this Council is weak. They do not believe that you will back up any denouncements of hate crimes and white supremacy with real action in concert with our PD I beg you to prove them wrong. Sincerely. Lisa Marquise 2 Moore, Tania From: Timothy Schwab <tschwab444@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 12:27 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: 4-11 protest in HB Attachments: Huntington Beach City Council4.docx Attached are comments from my wife and myself concerning the agenda on the council discussing the planned demonstrations on 4-11. Thankyou Tim Schwab SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION kteetlnq Dater� Agenda lfrm No.•# y - a t Huntington Beach City Council 4-4-2021 My wife and I have lived in Huntington Beach for over 45 years. We moved here because of the beach, friendly residents and close access to metropolitan areas. Our children did all their undergraduate schooling in public schools here. We have been involved in charities, public service and religions in Huntington Beach. We have always supported the diversity of its residents politics, religions and skin color. Our fathers both fought in WWII to protect our democracy to end the world threat of fascism, Nazis and white supremacy. We were both involved in the turbulent years of the late 60's and the peaceful protests in which the 1s' Amendment was regularly challenged. We have always supported free speech for all opinions as long as it is based on truth and does not lead to violence. The recent white supremacist movement in Huntington Beach has been disturbing to us, especially with the open carry of guns policy that raises the risk of violence. We have discontinued visiting the pier and Main street because of this potential for violence and disregard for masking and social distancing, especially in light of the events of Jan 61h We support the city to have all peaceful protests and especially the one for denouncing racism and violence. There is no room for white supremacists in Huntington Beach and their fomenting of lies, hate and violence. This city should be featured on the news as a safe haven for all people with a focus on truth and antiracism, not what has been recently seen on national news. Thank you Tim and Donna Schwab Moore, Tania From: libbyvince@socal.rr.com Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 1:26 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL Subject: Public Comment on Items 20, 21, 24& 25 Dear Mayor Carr, Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz and Council Members Posey, Kalmick, Delgleize, Peterson, and Moser, am writing in support of several agenda items scheduled for the April 5, 2021 City Council Meeting and urge your support as well. Agenda Item 20: Domestic violence continues to be a scourge in our society. Accepting the state grant to fund a large portion of the cost of providing domestic violence services in Huntington Beach under the authority of the Police Chief is a logical and responsible approach to continuing efforts to reduce and eradicate domestic violence and violence against women. Please adopt item 20. Agenda Item 21: Huntington Beach is no place for hate. In the past several months, there has a been a documented rise in hate crimes and hate incidents nationwide, as well as countywide. This resolution clearly states that Huntington Beach will not tolerate such actions. Please adopt this item. Agenda Item 24: Please adopt this item. The rise in the brazenness of white supremacists in our area is unacceptable. Huntington Beach must remain a safe and welcoming place for all. Agenda Item 25: Huntington Beach has maintained a good relationship with OC Human Relations. The city should uplift the efforts of OC Human Relations to facilitate welcoming people from all backgrounds. The virtual event scheduled for April 11 is a good opportunity to do that in an effort to show the true character of Huntington Beach while others are planning on holding a "white lives matter' event. Furthermore, hosting a city-wide event at Central Park on April 18 emphasizing diversity and inclusion is an appropriate expression of the city's values. Thank you, Libby Frolichman SOPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION 14qe&V Dam: upend" firm No. #may i t Moore, Tania From: Gina Magee <ginamagee88@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 5, 2021 1:48 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject. Fwd: URGENT SOS to Support our Democratic HB City Council Members ---------- Forwarded message--------- From: Gina Magee <Qinamaeee88 dRmail.com> Date: Mon, Apr 5, 2021 at 1:45 PM Subject: Fwd: URGENT SOS to Support our Democratic FIB City Council Members To: <suDDlementalcommunication^dsurfcity-hb.or¢>, <city.council!dsurfcity-hb.ore> Dear Huntington Beach City Council, I am 100% in favor of the following agenda items. Huntinton Beach has a history and reputation of white supremacy and bigotry, real or not. We need to make a stand that we will not tolerate hate crimes or white sumpremacy, and that we DO STAND for diversity, equity and inclusion. Agenda Item 21, submitted by Mayor Carr and Councilman Dan Kalmick.lt asks the City Council to denounce all hate crimes and reaffirm the City's commitment to safety and inclusivity for all. Agenda Item 24,submitted by Councilman Dan Kalmick, and asks the City Council to denounce any movements promoting or supporting white supremacy in our city. Agenda Item 25, submitted by Councilwoman Natalie Moser,to ask for the City to serve as a co sponsor for a virtual event being hosted by the OC Human Relations on April 11 and to direct staff to develop an outdoor event on April 18 at Central Park that is focused on diversity,equity and inclusion. Thank you, Regina Magee SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meelling Dab: q&ja )-1 Agenda ram Not — 29 r Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 1:51 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: White Lives Matter Rally -----Original Message----- From: Teresa Mccarthy<mccarthyteresa33@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 12:48 PM To: Carr, Kim <Kim.Carr@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: White Lives Matter Rally Mayor Carr, I was disturbed to find out about a "White" lives matter rally planned to take place on Sunday the 11th in downtown. I have lived in Huntington Beach my whole life and it saddens me that racists and bigots feel like Huntington Beach is a place that they can feel free to share their views publicly. As a City I feel like we need to stand against hatred in any form and this starts with you and the other members of the city council coming out publicly and condemning this rally and the organizations.There are so many wonderful reasons to visit Huntington Beach but this rally puts HB in a negative light. Let's show the world that we are SURF City HB and Not HATE City USA. Thank you, Teresa McCarthy, 50 year resident of Huntington Beach SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION ►mow Dale:_—!�s�A l AgwxW l nt No.`_ t Moore, Tania From: Steven C. Shepherd, Architect <steve@shepherdarchitects.com> Sent: Monday,April 5, 2021 1:55 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org;CITY COUNCIL Subject: SUPPORT FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS #20, 21, 24, &25 Dear City Council, For far too long hate, racism& intolerance have quietly been associated with the City of Huntington Beach. More recently our city has been publically stained by the takeover of our downtown by conspiracy-soaked dullards and malcontents seeking their 15-minutes of social media fame. While I can appreciate the Huntington Beach residents who repeatedly claim "this isn't who we are", sadly this is who we are until our city stops passively hosting racists, grifters, and conspiracy theorists. I believe reaffirming our community values is a very worthwhile first step, but until the City of Huntington Beach actively intervenes to stop the co-opting of our downtown by those seeking to propagate hate, disinformation,and hurtfiil conspiracies, Huntington Beach will continue to be defined by the malignant opportunists misusing our city's public space. A simple reminder: hateful and intolerant rhetoric is not "Free Speech". It is Hate Speech. And the City of Huntington Beach in no way benefits from harboring the hateful. I strongly support the reaffirmation of our values. Thank You! Sincerely, Steve Shepherd Huntington Beach, Ca 92646 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Mee" DMr._ u�s�ava/ Agends Warn No._*dyl a/-�9�Z Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 4:54 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Agenda Items - April 5 2021 From: Zeta Heiter<zheiter@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 3:47 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Agenda Items- April 5 2021 My husband and I are residents and homeowners in Huntington Beach and are writing to support Agenda Items 21, 24, and 25, There has been so much hatred and xenophobia in our city that it's becoming what we're known for. We have friends who won't come to visit us because they think they're not safe here in Huntington Beach. As leaders, you can either be silent and hope it goes away on its own (it won't), or you can take a stand for inclusion, kindness, and peace. We urge you to take a stand and show people that Huntington Beach is a place where hatred and violence are not welcome. We support Agenda Item 21 denouncing hate crimes and committing our city to safety and inclusivity. We support Agenda Item 24 denouncing all white supremacy in HB. W c support Agenda Item 25 and the co-hosting of OC Human Relations' virtual event. Your actions show the world who we are. Please show them that we are kind and welcoming, and not the hate- filled people they think we are. Zeta& Michael Heiter To achieve great things,two#*W are needed:a plan,and rot quite enough bme "—Leonard Sernstein 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 2:09 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Agenda Items 21, 24, and 25 From: Paula Schaefer<pas92649@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 5, 2021 2:02 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Items 21, 24,and 25 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, Regarding Agenda Item No. 21: I am writing to encourage you to support Mayor Carr and Councilmember Kalmick's efforts at denouncing all manner of hate crimes and encourage you to state that the City of Huntington Beach values all people and is committed to the safety of all people who live in, work in, or visit the City of Huntington Beach. Regarding Agenda Item No. 24: Given the recent news stories about a potential white supremacy rally that may be held in Huntington Beach, I urge you to denounce any movement that fosters and encourages the beliefs that one race or ethnicity is better than any other race or ethnicity. Regarding Agenda Item No. 25: 1 encourage the City Council to support Council Member Moser's proposal that the City co-sponsor with the Orange County Human Relations Commission a virtual event focused on the themes of societal diversity, inclusion, and equity. I am a 30+year resident and homeowner in the City, and as a business owner in the City, I am increasingly concerned that the City of Huntington Beach is being defined as a focal point of racial strife. Paula Schaefer t Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 5:48 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Items 21,24, 25 -----Original Message..... From: Mary Ann Celinder<macelinder@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 5, 2021 5:28 PM To: Carr, Kim <Kim.Carr@surfcity-hb.org>; Ortiz, Tito <Tito.Ortiz@surfcity-hb.org>; Delgleize, Barbara <Barbara.Delgleize@surfcity-hb.org>; Peterson, Erik<Erik.Peterson@surfcity-hb.org>; Posey, Mike <Mike.Posey@surfcity-hb.org>; Kalmick, Dan <Dan.Kalmick@surfcity-hb.org>; Moser, Natalie <Natalie.Moser@surfcity- hb.org> Cc: Fikes, Cathy <CFikes@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Items 21,24, 25 Councilmen and women, I am in favor of the two items to denounce hate crimes and movements supporting white supremacy in our city. We must have it on public record to be inclusive. Our city is stained with a history of prejudice and inequality. It is long past time to be repelled. The white supremacists among us are our downfall. With all of the national attention, it can be actually embarrassing to this 6th generation California to call Huntington home since 1978. Mary Ann Celinder 21341 Fleet lane Huntington Beach, CA i Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 5:49 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Agenda items 24& 25 for Apr 5th From: Bob Banzett<bob4change@earthlink.net> Sent: Monday,April 5, 2021 5:45 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda items 24& 25 for Apr Sth I am writing in support of these 2 resolutions, which appear to be synergistic. Both of these resolutions are aimed at reducing the impact of outside hate groups in Huntington Beach. For reasons that 1 don't entirely understand, HB has become a focal point for racist demonstrations, to the point where my friends on the East Coast comment on the appearance of Huntington Beach on the news - for bad reasons. I know that these demonstrations are often driven by outside groups, but it is difficult to discern that from the 60 second reports on national news. This kind of publicity is not only embarrassing to our residents, but hurts the image of a town that depends on tourism. Positive actions like the resolutions of Council members Kalmick and Moser will help dispel the idea that these racist demonstrations occur here because they are welcomed by the City. Thank you for your action, Robert B Banzett PhD HB Resident 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 6:06 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Agenda items 21, 24, and 25 From: Russell Neal<russneal@ieee.org> Sent: Monday,April S, 20216:04 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda items 21, 24, and 25 1 know this is submitted too late but here is my opinion: Item 21 Submitted by Mayor Carr and Councilmember Kalmick - The City of Huntington Beach Denounces All Hate Crimes and Reaffirms Its commitment To Safety and Inclusivity For All. Item 24 Submitted by Councilmember Kalmick- The City of Huntington Beach Denounces Any Movements Promoting White Supremacy Within Its Community. Item 25 Submitted by Councilmember Moser-Consider Cosponsoring a Virtual Event on April 11 with Orange County Human Relations, and directing staff to coordinate a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Event at Central Park on April 18 Hate crimes, White Supremacy, Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness are undefined or ill-defined terms meant to stimulate emotions rather than convey meaning. They are exercises in meaningless virtue signaling at best and mischievous at worst. In practice, this terminology is used to foment division in the community and undermine the principle of equal justice under the law. Resolutions of this type should never be submitted and these three should be rejected by the council. Russ Neal Huntington Beach 714-316-6179 t Switzer, Donna �'?�� From: Kathleen Surgenor <kathys916@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2021 9:56 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Racist Protest Coment As a citizen of FIB for many years, I object to the "White Lives Matter' (KKK) Protest on April 11. The entire intention is disgusting to me. It is not white people who are being targeted and attacked by racists and haters. Peaceful protests should be for meaningful good intentions to improve lives or circumstances. This particular event seems to be supported by vengeful hateful people who are racist and continue to instill harm on those who are not white. The fact that it is sponsored by KKK members is especially disgusting as most of the civilized people in this nation object to that organization entirely. I agree with Councilman Kalmick and NIayor Kim Carr that FIB should denounce white supremacy and that we do not want it here in FIB in any wax., shape or form. It does not represent the citizens of FIB. I oppose this rally and hope that the council denies' permission for it to be held in FIB. Peaceful protest should be approved based on intentions. This is not intended to be a peaceful protest but rather to create more hatred and violence. If I had a vote. I would advise these protestors to take their fight somewhere else. We don't want it here! Kathleen Surgenor 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 2:45 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: MyHB-#572544 City Council [44019] From: MyHB <reply@mycivicapps.com> Sent: Sunday, April 4, 2021 10:16 PM To: Jun, Catherine <catherine.jun@surfcity-hb.org>; Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; Frakes, Sandie <Sandie.Frakes@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: MyHB-#572544 City Council [44019) MyHB New Report Submitted - #572544 Status new Work Order 05725" Issue Type City Council Subtype All Council Members Notes What are you doing to stop the rising frequency of Neo-Nazis and KKK "meetings"Iral lies at the pier? Open Dashboard Reporter Name Thuy La Email knc company(a)yahoo.com Phone Report Submitted APR 04, 2021 - 10:15 PM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please do not change subject line when responding. 1 Switzer, Donna -�y From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April S, 2021 3:22 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: KKK Attachments: IMG_4317.PNG; ATT00001.txt -----Original Message----- From: Don Willis<donwillis99@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 3:06 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: KKK Hello You may be aware of the attached flyer. I learned of it through a Seacliff neighborhood group. It was reported that the flyer was distributed to a number of homes on 18th street this past Friday/Saturday. This is despicable and has provoked an outrage among many in the Seacliff group. One member mentioned that the KKK plans to hold a rally at Pier Plaza on April 11. I certainly hope that the City Council and the HBPD will not condone this activity. It is disgraceful and certainly doesn't represent how I want my city viewed. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Don Willis t Mail .1 ^ : 11:00 AM C 1 78% nextdoor.com WHITE CIVIL RIGHTS! OUR ANCESTORS SETTLED THE LAND, ESTABLISHED THE COUNTRY, MADE THE LAWS- WE'RE THE MAJORITY, WHY SHOULDN'T WE CONTROL OUR OWN DESTINY??? LOYAL WHITE KNIGHTS 24l1 HOTLINE: 1-336-432-0386 WERSITE: www.lwkkkk.com Podcasts Sundays and Mondays * 8 PM ET Call 1-515-606-5916 Code 815244# # 100% AMERICANISM - PRAY FOR%'IIITF. .AMERICANS