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City of Huntington Beach
File #: 21-289 MEETING DATE: 4/5/2021
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
Adopt this declaration to denounce all hate crimes and reaffirm the City's commitment to safety and
inclusivity for all.
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MEETING—COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: KIM CARR, MAYOR AND DAN KALMICK, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
DATE: MARCH 31, 2021
SUBJECT: THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DENOUNCES ALL HATE CRIMES AND
REAFFIRMS ITS COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND INCLUSIVITY FOR ALL
Whereas, Huntington Beach is home to a vibrant and diverse community where one in eight
Huntington Beach residents is of Asian or Pacific Islander descent and one in five is of Hispanic or
Latino descent; and
Whereas, Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) communities including Asian
immigrants are vital to the cultural richness and prosperity of Huntington Beach; and
Whereas, when the COVID-19 pandemic began, inflammatory and xenophobic rhetoric referring
to the pandemic as the "Chinese Virus" or "Kung Flu" put Asian American and Pacific Islander
(AAPI) families, communities and businesses at risk for bullying, harassment and hate crimes; and
Whereas, the use of anti-Asian terminology and rhetoric related to COVID-19 have perpetuated
anti-Asian sentiment and a surge in hate crimes and incidents against AAPIs; and
Whereas, the Orange County Human Relations Commission documented a ten-fold increase in
hate crimes and incidents against AAPls in Orange County during 2020; and
Whereas, combatting racial discrimination, harassment, and violence require the immediate
attention and action of local and national policy makers and community members; and
Whereas, as a nation, we must confront, at interpersonal and institutional levels, the
pervasiveness of racism and its impact across communities, so that we may establish safe and
inclusive communities for all; and
Whereas any act of hate against one person is an act against the community as a whole; and
Whereas Huntington Beach is no place for hate;
Resolved that the Huntington Beach City Council, on behalf of the City and all residents:
1. Denounces hate crimes, xenophobic rhetoric, racism and harassment against AAPIs and
other minority communities.
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2. Reaffirm our commitment to ensure that AAPls and all residents and visitors in
Huntington Beach feel safe and welcome, both during this COVID-19 pandemic and
beyond.
The Huntington Beach City Council also directs the Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force
working with the Huntington Beach Police Department to:
1. Publish data summaries of reported hate crimes and incidents on the Task Force's website
and the City's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion website on a quarterly basis.
2. With community stakeholder input, submit written recommendations for responding to
race-based hate crimes and incidents in Huntington Beach to the City Council.
Finally, the Huntington Beach City Council supports the Orange County Board of Supervisors in
providing funding to local municipalities, so they can track and monitor hate incidents as part of
their Public Safety and Community Outreach budgets.
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From: Lisa Bertolini <lisa422@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 9:36 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
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From: KATHIeen Latini <kail40@me.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 10:40 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Thank you
Thank you Kim Carr and our HB City Council, for standing up for diversity and against hate. Hopefully our city will soon
be known for more than hatred and divisiveness.
Kathleen Latini
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From: Fikes, Cathy
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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 Councitmembers:
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. I believe
Councilmember items 21, 24 and 25 will help accomplish this goal.
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 4:09 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Public comment: City Council agenda item 21, April 5 meeting
Attachments: Declaration re AAPI hate crimes-Agenda item 21.289SUGGESTED EDIT-April 5
2021.docx
From: Mary Urashima <mary.adams.urashima@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:44 PM SUPPLEMENTAL
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Cc: Estanislau, Robin <Robin.Estanislau@surfcity-hb.org> COMMUNICATION
Subject: Public comment: City Council agenda item 21,April 5 meeting
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Mayor Carr, Council Member Kalmick, and members of the City Council.
My comments are as a private citizen and resident of Huntington Beach. Agerae No.
I applaud and urge support he the City Council on Agenda item 21.289 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
I have added a suggested addition (attached) to the declaration regarding the long history of the AAPI community in
Huntington Beach dating back to circa 1893 with Chinese laborers at the Earl Fruit Company farmland (in the area of
present-day Golden West College) and the arrival of the first Japanese circa 1899-1900 This addition is based on
research as a nationally recognized historian and author on local history specific to the Asian American community. It
addresses the issue of the "perpetual foreigner central to hate directed at AAPI communities and organizations The fact
that the AAPI community historically has been part of what is now Huntington Beach for over 125 years should be
acknowledged
My comments also are regarding the multi-year experience (2016-2020) of online cyber harassment and threats directed
at the Historic Wintersburg preservation effort, for which there were multiple police reports and briefings of council
members Historic Wintersburg represents 110+ years of Japanese American history in Huntington Beach,
https Nsavingplaces orgiplaces/historic-wintersburq# YGYY2D9ICM9
This ongoing public harassment included racist content and graphics that purported to target Historic Wintersburg The
reality is those involved used preservationists as a proxy to publish hateful rhetoric and images targeting Japanese
Americans There is no constructive discourse necessitating racist rhetoric. slander and racist graphics. and to say
otherwise is gaslighting The racist rhetoric and images were widely circulated in Huntington Beach on public platforms on
an almost daily basis. with orchestrated harassment on each December 7 A few of these images were shown at a special
meeting of the City's Historic Resources Board in February 2018 attended by representatives of Japanese American
historical organizations and preservationists The HRB expressed concern regarding the harassment and affirmed their
support of Historic Wintersburg preservation in a letter to the City Council
Police reports were initiated in 2016 The Human Relations Task Force was briefed in August 2017 (this discussion was
omitted from their minutes) Council members in office during that time period were frequently briefed There were no
known actions taken by police in response to multiple threats posted online. including implied death threats and what
constitutes hate incidents At one point. I was told by a Council member that there is a history of skinheads in Huntington
Beach and that there remained some with those attitudes There were no public actions or statements made by City
officials regarding hate speech It is saddening that it took extreme acts on a national level to generate awareness
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You are now seeing what myself and others have been telling you for some time, before the pandemic. Words can incite
hateful acts and violence, and there is a direct impact to public safety.
I am glad to see this Council making a public statement and urge unanimous support of the Declaration, as a first step.
Thank you for your consideration of the suggested addition to the Declaration.
Regards,
Mary Urashima
Huntington Beach, CA
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Whereas. Huntington Beach is home to a vibrant and diverse
community where one in eight Huntington Beach residents is of Asian
or Pacific Islander descent and one in five is of Hispanic or Latino
descent,
and Whereas. Black. Indigenous. and other People of Color (BIPOC)
communities including Asian immigrants are vital to the cultural
richness and prosperity of Huntington Beach
and Whereas, the history of Huntington Beach includes Asian
American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) contributions instrumental to
agricultural growth, commerce, law, the arts, and faith communities
dating back to the late-19'' century Fo nsna&S.Pv pt
and Whereas. when the COVID-19 pandemic began. inflammatory
and xenophobic rhetoric referring to the pandemic as the "Chinese
Virus' or 'Kung Flu" put Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)
families communities and businesses at risk for bullying, harassment
and hate crimes.
and Whereas the use of anti-Asian terminology and rhetoric related to
COVID-19 have perpetuated anti-Asian sentiment and a surge in hate
crimes and incidents against AAPIs.
and Whereas. the Orange County Human Relations Commission
documented a ten-fold increase in hate crimes and incidents against
AAPIs in Orange County during 2020.
and Whereas. combatting racial discrimination, harassment, and
violence require the immediate attention and action of local and
national policy makers and community members, and Whereas. as a
nation we must confront. at interpersonal and institutional levels, the
pervasiveness of racism and its impact across communities so that
we may establish safe and inclusive communities for all.
and Whereas any act of hate against one person is an act against the
community as a whole,
and Whereas Huntington Beach is no place for hate;
Resolved that the Huntington Beach City Council, on behalf of the City
and all residents:
1.Denounces hate crimes, xenophobic rhetoric, racism and
harassment against AAPls and other minority communities.
2.Reaffirm our commitment to ensure that AAPls and all residents and
visitors in Huntington Beach feel safe and welcome, both during this
COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
The Huntington Beach City Council also directs the Huntington Beach
Human Relations Task Forceworking with the Huntington Beach
Police Department to:
1.Publish data summaries of reported hate crimes and incidents on
the Task Force's website and the City's Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion website on a quarterly basis.
2.With community stakeholder input, submit written recommendations
for responding to race-based hate crimes and incidents in Huntington
Beach to the City Council.
Finally, the Huntington Beach City Council supports the Orange
County Board of Supervisors in providing funding to local
municipalities, so they can track and monitor hate incidents as part of
their Public Safety and Community Outreach budgets.
Moore, Tania
From: Lynne Deakers <Icdeakers@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
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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@surf city-
hb.org>; Moser, Natalie <Natalie.Moser@surfcity-hb.org>; Peterson, Erik<Erik.Peterson @surfcity-hb.org>; Posey, Mike
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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
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From: Fikes, Cathy
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Subject: FW:City Council Agenda Items
From: Kayla Saadeh<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 wTiting 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
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From: Flossie Horgan<horganf@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday,April 4, 20214:46 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 1]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
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 8:44 AM
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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.
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From: Fikes, Cathy
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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.
- 1 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 I 1 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.
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Subject: FW: Agenda items 21,24,25
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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
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From: Lorelei Lachman <loreleilachman@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 4, 2021 10:20 AM
To: Cathey Ryder<the4ryders@gmail.com>
Cc: CITY COUNCIL<city.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
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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/S/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 25. Help make HB a community that is safe for all.
Cathey and Bob Ryder
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From: Fikes, Cathy
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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
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From: lindaklaw<lindaklaw a aol.com>
Date: April 4, 2021 at 1:51:13 PM PDT
To: City Council <Citv.Council a surtcm hb.orc>
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 towmhall
on how to respond to an incident of hate. It was very informative and helpful. Thank you.
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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
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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. 1 watched the townhall
on how to respond to an incident of hate. It was very informative and helpful. Thank you.
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 12:13 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: TONIGHT CC Remarks about KKK April 11th & proposals
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From: Lisa Marquise <elle.emme.couture@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 11:36 AM Agenda Ilem No.- A�-71/L) ,;Wq)
To: Carr, Kim <Kim.Carr@surfcity-hb.org>; Kalmick, Dan <Dan.Kalmick@surfcity-hb.org>; Moser, Natalie
<Natalie.Moser@surfciry-hb.org>; Posey, Mike<Mike.Posey@surfcity-hb.org>; Delgleize, Barbara
<Barbara.Delgleize@surfciry-hb.org>; Peterson, Erik<Erik.Peterson@surfcity-hb.org>; Ortiz,Tito<Tito.Ortiz@surfcity-
hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
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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
Tern! 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
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I beg you to prove them wrong.
Sincerely.
Lisa Marquise
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Moore, Tania
From: Iibbyvince@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 Tern Ortiz and Council Members Posey, Kalmick, Delgleize, Peterson, and Maser,
I 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
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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
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From: Gina Magee< ig namagee88na,gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 5, 2021 at 1:45 PM
Subject: Fwd: URGENT SOS to Support our Democratic HB City Council Members
To: <suoolementalcommunication(&surfcity-hb.ore>, <citY.council(&,surfcity-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.It 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
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Moore, Tania
From: Steven C. Shepherd, Architect <steve@shepherdarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday,April 5, 2021 1:55 PM
To: supplementakomm@surkity-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 hurtful 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
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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.
We 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. Mo flings are needed:a plan, and not quhta enough time."—Leonard Bemsten
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Switzer, Donna
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 4:55 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Vote NO on White supremacy rally in HB
From: MARILYN Boehm <beachmama7@msn.com>
Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 4:40 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Vote NO on White supremacy rally in HB
Dear Council members:
I am APPALLED that, once again, our city will be the staging area of a hate driven rally
called "White people matter" this Sunday. Our city already has a black eye from previous
demonstrations against black people and other people of color.
I can only hope that the City Council has the COURAGE to put an end to these divisive
rallies and other demonstrations by denouncing ALL hate crimes and/or their supporters and
by passing Agenda Items #21 and 24. 1 also support Council member Natalie Moser's motion
for the city to cosponsor the virtual Human Relations event in Agenda item #25.
In light of the fact that it is this month's commemoration of the victims of the Jewish
Holocaust on April 8th. We must NEVER AGAIN go down that road of genocide by allowing
hate to proliferate in our wonderful community.
Thank you,
Marilyn Boehm, HB
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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, 20212:02 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Agenda Items 21, 24, and 25
Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
Regazdmg 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:
I 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
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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
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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 5, 2021 6:04 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
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