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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConsider Cosponsoring Virtual Event on April 11 with Orange AFFr-0VED 7-0 AS A"jFAIDE7) City of Huntington Beach File #: 21-293 MEETING DATE: 4/5/2021 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 I recommend that the City Council: • Serve as an official co-sponsor of the virtual event being hosted by OC Human Relations on April 11, 2021. • Direct staff to develop an outdoor event focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion at Central Park on April 18, 2021. City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Pnnted on 313112021 474 cowe'ec t.leJ var'1 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING — COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL FROM: NATALIE MOSER, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE: APRIL 5, 2021 SUBJECT: 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 During the past year, a number of difficult and challenging events around issues of race have highlighted a growing divide in our nation and here in our Huntington Beach community. Orange County Human Relations has reported that in our region, we have recorded annual increases in the number of reported hate crimes for four consecutive years. Against that backdrop, Orange County Human Relations (OC Human Relations) is working to coordinate an online virtual event on April 11, 2021, to encourage dialogue emphasizing the fact that we continue to maintain a vision for our country grounded in mutual respect, acceptance, and equality. I propose that the City of Huntington Beach cosponsor that OC Human Relations event. In addition, I am asking that the City Council support my request to direct staff to develop an event focused around diversity, equity, and inclusion on April 18, 2021, at Central Park. While a small gesture, coordinating such an event would allow our public safety teams to focus on keeping the community safe while we address issues associated with the "White Lives Matter" rally that will be held at the Pier on April 11, 2021. Further, hosting such an event will serve to articulate and reinforce for our community that the City is focused on building bridges between diverse people and cultures, and that everyone — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status— is welcome here in Surf City. RECOMMENDED ACTION I recommend that the City Council: • Serve as an official co-sponsor of the virtual event being hosted by OC Human Relations on April 11, 2021. • Direct staff to develop an outdoor event focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion at Central Park on April 18, 2021. 475 City Council/ ACTION AGENDA April 5, 2021 Public Financing Authority Recommended Action: Adopt this declaration to denounce all hate crimes and reaffirm the Citys commitment to safety and inclusivity for all Approved 6-0-1 (Peterson-Abstain) 22. 21-291 Item submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz approved - Direct staff to develop procedures to facilitate Ticketed, Stand-Alone Musical Entertainment Events at appropriate City venues Recommended Action: I recommend that the City Council direct staff to develop and bring back for review new procedures to facilitate ticketed, stand-alone musical entertainment events at certain appropriate City venues. Approved 7-0 23. 21-290 Item submitted by Councilmembers Mike Posey and Natalie Moser approved - Direct staff to develop Municipal Code adjustments to revise existing E-Bike Use Regulations on the City's Beach Path Recommended Action: We recommend that the City Council direct staff to develop for consideration an overall beach path safety management plan that would include updated municipal code language allowing the use of e-bikes, coupled with other regulatory. infrastructure. and speed enforcement plans. Approved 7-0 24. 21-292 Adopted Declaration submitted by Councilmember Kalmick - The City of Huntington Beach Denounces Any Movements Promoting White Supremacy Within Its Community Recommended Action: Adopt this Declaration of the City Council to denounce any movements promoting or supporting White Supremacy within our community. Approved 6-0-1 (Peterson-Abstain) 25. 21-293 Item submitted by Councilmember Moser approved as amended - Cosponsor a Virtual Event on April 11 with Orange County Human Relations, and direct staff to coordinate a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Event at Central Park on April 18 Recommended Action: I recommend that the City Council: • Serve as an official co-sponsor of the virtual event being hosted by OC Human Relations on April 11, 2021. • Direct staff to develop an outdoor event focused on diversity, equity and inclusion at Central Park on April 18, 2021 City Council/ ACTION AGENDA April 5. 2021 Public Financing Authority Approved 7-0 as amended to accelerate the "Speaker/Dialogue Series" sponsored by the Community and Library Services Department, and incorporate anti-racism/anti-hate discussion COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized) Comments provided by Carr, Moser, Posey ADJOURNMENT - at 9:51 PM The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Monday. April 19, 2021, at 4 00 PM in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCILIPUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov 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.ccm> 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 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Agwxk ram rro.: �6/ 131 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 I, 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. S1;PPLEMENTAL Sincerely, COMMUNICATION Meeting Date:=_����ba/ Dan Jamieson Agenda Item No. o�l�l' j3) 1 Huntington [leach Sent from Mail for Windows 10 2 Moore, Tania From: dad2st@aol.com Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 4:43 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Diversity, equity and inclusion event As a long time resident of HB of mixed decent, ENOUGH of this virtue signaling. All these STOP THE HATE campaigns do nothing but to continue the divisions within our community and country. Which begs the question. EXACTLY how many hate crimes have been committed within the city over the last 10-20 years against Latinos? Against Asians? Against Blacks? Against Jews? Against Muslims? Against Gays? Against Transgenders? I await your reply with data and stat5 answering my question. Respectfully Chuck Burns 714 369-7384 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting DaM:�5 bm 4 1 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 S 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. Lynne Deakers Huntington Beach resident since 1981 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Mee" Date: Agenda Item 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<Natalie.Moser@surfcity-hb.org>; Peterson, Erik<Erik.Peterson@surfcity-hb.org>; Posey, Mike <M ike.Posey@su rfcity-hb.org> 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 Meadng Date: �1LSa/oaf l Agenda rem t Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 8:20 AM To: Agenda Alerts 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 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 Meeting Date: U JS.L&g/ Agende tWn No.• 0%,75 1-dgf Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 8:43 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: April 5, 2021 council meeting agenda items 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 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 Meeting Daft: Agena.Bem NO.: t 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. I 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 Meo+pof- y/spa/ eta.IWn No aS -a93 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 8:45 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Upcoming Agenda From: L J 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.It 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 Kahnick, 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 moo" Dale: A/S/?V�— 4genda lam 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 MW&V DaW:_�/s/boa/ agenda►wm No. # S 3 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 2S 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 Meeting Dale: Agenda Nern No.: t Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 &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<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 > Sent from my iPhone SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meetirtq Date: 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 Date: yZS� Agenda Mom No.'# aS - 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, 20219:24 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 a aol.com> Date: April 4, 2021 at 1:51:13 PM PDT To: City Council <Citv.Council d surfcit%hb.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 Meeft Dam: Agenda ham No.'#as/� t 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 Meaft Dale:—* 922-/ Apenda Item No: t 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: - --Original Message----- From: Lisa Marquise <elle.emme.couture@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 11:36 AM Agenda %in No. of 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 1 I beg you to prove them wrong. Sincerely. Lisa Marquise 2 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 Tern Ortiz and Council Members Posey, Kalmick, Delgleize, Peterson, and Moser, 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 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION 'aeetIng Date:_ Ayes.Mom No.: #aS��/�_ i Moore, Tania From: Gina Magee <ginamagee88@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April S, 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 <ginamageeM a gmail.com> Date: Mon, Apr 5, 2021 at 1:45 PM Subject: Fwd: URGENT SOS to Support our Democratic HB City Council Members To: <supplementalcommunication(m.surfcity-hb.org>, <city.councilL�&.surfcity-hb.org> Dear Huntington Beach City Council, 1 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 l 1 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 Meeting Agenda nam No.; 4,' f a 1-2)13 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 1:50 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Public comment: City Council Agenda item 25 / #21-293, April 5 meeting From: Mary Urashima <mary.adams.urashima@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 1:49 PM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.muncil@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Estanislau, Robin <Robin,Estanislau@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public comment: City Council Agenda item 25 /#21-293, April 5 meeting Mayor Carr and Members of the City Council, My comments are as a private citizen, resident of Huntington Beach, and former member of the City's Human Relations Task Force. I urge support of Agenda item 25 / 421-293 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 and the recommended actions to 1) Serve as an official co-sponsor of the virtual event being hosted by OC Human Relations on April 11, 2021, and 2) Direct staff to develop an outdoor event focused on diversity equity, and inclusion at Central Park on April 18. 2021 1 would further encourage City Council members and City staff to participate in one of the many free, one-hour online bystander trainings offered by Hollabackl. https Nwww ihollaback org/bystanderinterventioni Regards, Mary Urashima Huntington Beach SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Uate:_4S/� 49enda 11arn No: t2.5 0'11 �J3 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 420, 21. 24, &2S 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. 1 strongly support the reaffirmation of our values. Thank You! Sincerely, Steve Shepherd Huntington Beach, Ca 92646 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION M98&V oats: y�S/foal Agends ram No. 1 'S/mil 0%931 t 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 he 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 achleve great things,two things are needed:a plan,and not guide enough time."—Leonard Bemsten 1 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 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<tity.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 i 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 Can-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. 1 am a 30+ year resident and homeowner in the City, and as a business owner in the City, 1 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- h b.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 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 SA9 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 5th 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 I 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 discem 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 5,2021 6:04 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda items 21, 24,and 25 I 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: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 3:39 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: MyHB-#S73872 City Council [44059] From: MyHB <reply@mycivicapps.com> Sent: Monday, April 5, 2021 3:26 PM To:Jun, Catherine <catherine.jun@surfcity-hb.org>; Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; Frakes, Sandie <Sandie.Fra kes@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: MyHB-#573872 City Council [44059) MyHB New Report Submitted - #573872 Status new Work Order #573872 Issue Type City Council Subtype All Council Members Notes Diversity, equity and inclusion event As a long time resident of HB of mixed decent, ENOUGH of this virtue signaling. All these STOP THE HATE campaigns do nothing but to continue the divisions within our community and country. Which begs the question. EXACTLY how many hate crimes have been committed within the city over the last 10-20 years against Latinos? Against Asians? Against Blacks? Against Jews?Against Muslims?Against Gays? Against Transgenders? I await your reply with data and stats answering my question. Respectfully Chuck Burns 714 369-7384 Open Dashboard Reporter Name Chuck Burns Email dad2st(rDaol.com Phone Report Submitted APR 05, 2021 -3:25 PM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please do not change subject line when responding. 1 Switzer, Donna From: dad2st@aol.com Sent: Monday, April S, 2021 3:23 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Diversity, equity and inclusion event Second request as STILL NO REPLY. Thank you Chuck Burns -----Original Message----- From: dad2st@aol.com To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org <supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org> Sent: Fri, Apr 2, 2021 4:42 am Subject: Diversity, equity and inclusion event As a long time resident of HB of mixed decent, ENOUGH of this virtue signaling. All these STOP THE HATE campaigns do nothing but to continue the divisions within our community and country. Which begs the question. EXACTLY how many hate crimes have been committed within the city over the last 10-20 years against Latinos? Against Asians? Against Blacks? Against Jews? Against Muslims? Against Gays? Against Transgenders? I await your reply with data and stats answering my question. Respectfully Chuck Burns 714 369-7384 t