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File #: 23-738 MEETING DATE: 9/5/2023
Subject:
Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark - Resolution Declaring City to be a "No Mask and
No Vaccine Mandate" City
Recommended Action:
The City ban broad (universal) mask and vaccine mandates; City Manager to return to Council with
a Resolution at the next regular meeting declaring the City to be a "no mask and no vaccine
mandate City" as a response to COVID-19 or any variants. Individuals, whether at City Hall or in
the private sector, should have a right to choose whether to wear a mask or get vaccinated or
boosted.
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1. Van Der Mark - Resolution Declaring City to be a "No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate" City
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS REPORT
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GRACEY VAN DER MARK, MAYOR PRO TEM
DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY TO BE A"NO MASK AND NO VACCINE MANDATE" CITY
ISSUE STATEMENT
In 2020 and 2021, National, State, and Local governments throughout the country imposed "mask-wearing
mandates" and "vaccine mandates" on the American people in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However,
when the pandemic broke out in February of 2020,the nation's leading"expert" on the COVID-19 response, Dr.
Anthony Fauci,wrote that masks were "not really effective." (Newsweek, "Fauci Said Masks 'Not Really Effective
in Keeping Out Virus,'Email Reveals,"June 2, 2021). In 2023, in retrospect of the COVID-19 response related
to mask wearing, we learned that the "CDC exaggerated the evidence for masks to fight COVID." (Chicago Sun
Times, "New research shows CDC exaggerated the evidence for masks to fight COVID," February 8, 2023). In
addition,studies show that COVID vaccines lost effectiveness over time. (LA Times, "Study shows dramatic
decline in effectiveness of all three COVID-19 vaccines over time,"November 4, 2021).
Also in 2020 and 2021,the City of Huntington Beach imposed, among other things, broad (universal) mask-
wearing mandates at City Hall and it encouraged the community to follow broad mask-wearing mandates issued
by the State of California. Businesses throughout the City imposed a requirement to enter or patronize by
showing a "proof of vaccination" card. Those mandates, like many of the other COVID-19 response restrictions,
unnecessarily limited the freedoms of the citizens of Huntington Beach -even those who were not around
anyone who tested positive for COVID-19 or at risk of any exposure. And, as we know now,with little to no
effectiveness on the spread of COVID-19.
With the increase in reports that there now may be a COVID resurgence and spread by a new COVID-19 variant,
and additional discussion of possible new broad (universal) mask-wearing mandates and pushes
for vaccination boosters,the City Council of Huntington Beach should take a stand against government imposing
on individual liberties and broadly imposing response measures on individuals that have been proven to have
little or no effectiveness. The City should ban broad (universal) mask and vaccine mandates by declaring the City
to be a "no mask and no vaccine mandate City." An exception to this rule only applies to those who have tested
positive for COVID. Otherwise,those individuals not directly at risk of direct exposure should have a right to
choose whether to wear a mask or not, or whether to get vaccinated or not, and if someone chooses to,they
should be allowed to.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
The City ban broad (universal) mask and vaccine mandates; City Manager to return to Council with a Resolution
at the next regular meeting declaring the City to be a "no mask and no vaccine mandate City" as a response to
COVID-19 or any variants. Individuals,whether at City Hall or in the private sector,should have a right to choose
whether to wear a mask or get vaccinated or boosted.
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Not Applicable
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Moore, Tania
From: Cooper Carrasco <askcpr@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2023 10:48 PM
To: Van Der Mark, Gracey; supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: RE:Masks RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY TO BE A "NO MASK AND NO VACCINE
MANDATE" CITY
Hello,
In your agenda item, it's a little unclear. Are you saying businesses would not be allowed to require customers
to wear masks within their own store? I.E. They would not be allowed to ask an unmasked customer to leave?
IDK if that is the case. I believe a business should retain the right to have a storewide mask policy IF THEY
CHOOSE.
Would this apply to hospitals?
It's not clear and I understand it will be clarified when staff returns with a proposal...
But my response is: allow stores to require mask IF they choose, and certainly do not deny hospitals the
option to require masks -- especially in certain settings; not just for covid or variants of covid.
Perhaps you simply mean the City of HB would not be able compel private businesses to require masks...
which I am skeptical of too but it would not be the same level of overreach as prohibiting businesses from
requiring masks if they choose.
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Attachments: 2023-09-05 -Van Der Mark - Masks.pdf
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Subject:Agenda item 23-738 Resolution Declaring City to be a "No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate" City
Dear Honorable City Council Members,
Thank you for your service. Your elected positions take on good and bad and probably the bad is the most you
hear about.
I am writing to you this evening after reviewing Agenda item 23-738 Resolution Declaring City to be a "No Mask and
No Vaccine Mandate" City item on the Agenda listed as Agenda for City Council/Public Financing Authority -
SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM PDT.
I ask that you all vote NO on this resolution and not bind the City and residence to something that can cause
harm to many people.
Although there are many other items on the agenda you will be making a decision on this item and it stands out
to me. I'm looking at the legal liability of the individual City Council Members and the City Government as a
whole should another OUTBREAK occur with any virus that the Federal Government mandates masks.
Should the City Council vote to pass this type of resolution there may be mass confusion between what the
government advises under the direction of US Government health agencies using scientific decisions (CDC),
the businesses of Huntington Beach and the residents. The Federal Government Authority making these
decisions are not making fly by night decisions as some may think. As you probably are aware and agree,
these are decisions that are thought out by the scientists or those with a background in biology, yet probably
have a Masters in Biology. Biology is what they do all day and night and probably when they sleep. Science is
the closest thing we have for factual direction and the best defense we have in the health and safety of our
community.
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Although the resolution lists media sources, it amazes me that quotes are taken as a one line sentence to me
what they want rather than the entire communication as if it was a paragraph enwrapping the thought process
and decision to be valid. Decisions are made to learn by and can be changed when factually found to come
with a different outcome. A business would die if it did not monitor it's decisions to know if that decision is good
or bad.
Our City has had its share of rioters for BLM and the stay-at-home orders. We probably had more riots than many inland
cities because those cities do not have a beach. We had rioters who were not even our residents, and some of those
rioters were hostile. My point is that many people are coming from all over and by having a No Mask and No Vaccine
Mandate resolution voted and passed by City Council,the City and the entire City Council has now effectively made a
decision whereas someone from another city, or someone within our City becomes ill because another person sneezed
in their direction (someone else catching it on their cell phone video or camera) becomes deathly ill or dies and a legal
action is now upon the City Council and City as a whole due to this Mandate. Effectively the City Council (without a
Masters Degree in Biology) made a decision to defy science prior to any real data coming out for any future OUTBREAK
of any sort.
Many people come to the City of Huntington Beach from all over Orange, LA, and Riverside County. They come here on
their bikes not obeying any traffic laws, running stop signs riding the wrong way, not getting off their bike like they
should and yelling fuck you to someone who asks them to walk their bike. There are usually no officers to keep the
violators in line.
It just makes sense to vote NO on 23-738 resolution and let the people who run the business or residents of
the City decide how they move forward in a pandemic. The City should not have to hold the responsibility and
liability of those who don't follow a mandate by the Federal Government.
Just one additional fact: how many City Police Officers did not wear a mask, or did wear a mask on duty but
did not wear a mask when they went to that social function while off duty. Then they got COVID and it was an
automatic I'm off of work due to public contact and getting COVID. So we paid for their sick time, we paid for
their medical care as workers comp, and gheez our Human Resources staff could do nothing but keep paying
these Officers who may have actually got sick while off duty. I've heard about it, not just our City but also for
the City of Los Angeles.
How about that resident that has a compromised immune system or is on chemotherapy, living alone, and
needs to go to the grocery store. Then gets sick and dies due to Agenda item 23-738 passed. With a No
Mask and No Vaccine mandate, guess who is at fault for not protecting the resident?
As a voter I would hope you are all serving to create more harmony and sustainability within our City for all of
our residents.
I would not like to see or hear about our City getting sued over this and my vote counts, so do many others.
FYI: you all have been placed on notice for the potential of gross negligence and liability as individuals, as
City Council Members and the City. You may want to review your liability exposure and insurance policy.
Respectfully,
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Theodore Scheidell-Paholski
18622 Park Meadow Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MEETING — COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS REPORT
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GRACEY VAN DER MARK, MAYOR PRO TEM
DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY TO BE A"NO MASK AND NO VACCINE MANDATE"CITY
ISSUE STATEMENT
In 2020 and 2021, National,State, and Local governments throughout the country imposed "mask-wearing
mandates" and "vaccine mandates" on the American people in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However,
when the pandemic broke out in February of 2020,the nation's leading"expert" on the COVID-19 response, Dr.
Anthony Fauci,wrote that masks were "not really effective." (Newsweek, "Fauci Said Masks 'Not Really Effective
in Keeping Out Virus,'Email Reveals,"June 2, 2021). In 2023, in retrospect of the COVID-19 response related
to mask wearing, we learned that the"CDC exaggerated the evidence for masks to fight COVID." (Chicago Sun
Times, "New research shows CDC exaggerated the evidence for masks to fight COVID," February 8, 2023). In
addition, studies show that COVID vaccines lost effectiveness over time. (LA Times, "Study shows dramatic
decline in effectiveness of all three COVID-19 vaccines over time,"November 4, 2021).
Also in 2020 and 2021,the City of Huntington Beach imposed, among other things, broad (universal) mask-
wearing mandates at City Hall and it encouraged the community to follow broad mask-wearing mandates issued
by the State of California. Businesses throughout the City imposed a requirement to enter or patronize by
showing a "proof of vaccination" card. Those mandates, like many of the other COVID-19 response restrictions,
unnecessarily limited the freedoms of the citizens of Huntington Beach -even those who were not around
anyone who tested positive for COVID-19 or at risk of any exposure. And, as we know now,with little to no
effectiveness on the spread of COVID-19.
With the increase in reports that there now may be a COVID resurgence and spread by a new COVID-19 variant,
and additional discussion of possible new broad (universal) mask-wearing mandates and pushes
for vaccination boosters,the City Council of Huntington Beach should take a stand against government imposing
on individual liberties and broadly imposing response measures on individuals that have been proven to have
little or no effectiveness. The City should ban broad (universal) mask and vaccine mandates by declaring the City
to be a "no mask and no vaccine mandate City." An exception to this rule only applies to those who have tested
positive for COVID. Otherwise,those individuals not directly at risk of direct exposure should have a right to
choose whether to wear a mask or not, or whether to get vaccinated or not, and if someone chooses to,they
should be allowed to.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
The City ban broad (universal) mask and vaccine mandates; City Manager to return to Council with a Resolution
at the next regular meeting declaring the City to be a "no mask and no vaccine mandate City" as a response to
COVID-19 or any variants. Individuals, whether at City Hall or in the private sector, should have a right to choose
whether to wear a mask or get vaccinated or boosted.
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Not Applicable
Moore, Tania
From: Sheila Ellis <sheila.ellis78@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, September 1, 2023 1:39 PM '
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF);Van Der Mark,
Gracey; Moser, Natalie; McKeon, Casey; Kalmick, Dan; Burns, Pat; Bolton, Rhonda;
Strickland,Tony
Subject: Tuesday Council Meeting Agenda
I have read the draft of the proposed Statement of Human Dignity and wonder why the draft excludes so many of our
residents,guests and tourists?The overt bigotry is unmistakable.You are clearly stating my non-binary family member
and my friend's trans granddaughter are not welcome or safe here. Instead of alienation, inclusion of our marginalized
community should be part of this statement.
Additionally, the proposed censure of a council member for making true statements during a council meeting is
unnecessary and inflammatory. Many human rights groups have labeled Ms. Van Der Mark a racist and
Holocaust Denier and her social media history certainly supports that. Her photo ops with avowed white
supremacists also support her reputation as antisemitic. As my grandmother would say "If you lie down with
dogs, you get up with fleas." Council Member Moser did nothing wrong calling out the facts.
Also, the proposed Resolution of No Mask No Vaccine City is absolute ignorance. Your encouragment to your
followers to not protect themselves and others is abhorrent. Even your leader Trump has been vaccinated!
I, along with many other residents, are disturbed by the hate being spread in our city and the council members who
support it.We will be watching the council meeting on Tuesday.
Sheila Ellis
(She/Her)
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Moore, Tania
From: Ted Ross <tedross_0077@msn.com>
Sent: Friday, September 1, 2023 4:42 PM
To: Van Der Mark, Gracey; supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Cc: Burns, Pat; Strickland, Tony; McKeon, Casey; Gates, Michael
Subject: Huntington Beach City Council Agenda Item 35: 23-738 Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem
Van Der Mark - Resolution Declaring
Reference : 3-738 Submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark - Resolution Declaring City to be a
"No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate" City The City ban broad (universal) mask and vaccine
mandates; City Manager to return to Council with a Resolution at the next regular meeting declaring
the City to be a "no mask and no vaccine mandate City" as a response to COVID-19 or any variants.
Individuals, whether at City Hall or in the private sector, should have a right to choose whether to
wear a mask or get vaccinated or boosted.
Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark,
As much as I would like to endorse your initiative, I believe you may have violated Government over-
reach in making this proposal. If I am not mistaken your initiative is properly handled by the Orange
County Public Heath Officer? Please run his by Mike Gates, HB City Attorney to be sure before you
take further action.
Ted Ross
Huntington Beach Resident
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From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Saturday, September 2, 2023 8:21 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: OPPOSE Resolution Declaring City to be a "No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate"
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Subject: OPPOSE Resolution Declaring City to be a "No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate" City
City Council,
I am writing to strongly OPPOSE Resolution 23-738: Resolution Declaring City to be a "No Mask and No
Vaccine Mandate" City.
Do not pass this resolution at the Sept 5th City Council meeting.
We are not in a public health crisis at the moment, and this resolution is not needed. HOWEVER, if we ever
DO enter into a public health crisis -- PLEASE let the PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS and SCIENCE
dictate the needs for public health actions--and NOT POLITICIANS who are pandering to their base with
declarations such as this for our city. Nonsense and dangerous.
Again, I OPPOSE this sort of time wasting--poor judgement posturing. I have my Public Health Nursing
certification--and this is dangerous.
Dr. Diana Lithgow
19841 Flagstone Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
HB HOMEOWNER SINCE 1983
Diana Lithgow,PhD,DNP,RN,FNP-BC,FAANP
Professor of Nursing
College of Graduate Nursing
Western University of Health Science
909-469-5523(CGN Office)
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Saturday, September 2, 2023 8:21 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd:AGENDA ITEM #35
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Subject:AGENDA ITEM #35
Dear City Council Members:
YES! I support the resolution declaring the City of Huntington Beach to be a "No Mask and
No Vaccine Mandate" city!!
City Council Members, please STOP this insanity! This mass psychosis of fear over a virus with a name! There
are thousands of respiratory viruses that mankind has lived with over the centuries. Just because a name is
given to a particular virus doesn't mean it is any more or less harmful than any other virus we've experienced.
ENOUGH!
Since 2020 when this mass delusional psychosis of fear started,there have been countless studies of the harm
caused by mask and vaccine mandates. Studies have shown that fully vaccinated people are more than 2X as
likely to get covid than the unvaccinated. The covid vaccines do NOTHING to reduce one's risk of
hospitalization. If anything, this vaccine has caused horrific harm to 30% or more of the people who received
it. Such harm as myocarditis, blood clots, miscarriages, stillbirths, auto-immune disorders, reproductive issues,
pulmonary embolisms, and cancer. The covid vaccine is obviously not safe and effective.
• In the Pfizer Phase 3 study, the people in the vaccine group were 31% more likely to die than those in
the placebo group.
• The Schwab study showed at least 14% of the people who died within 20 days of the vaccine were
killed by the covid vaccine.
• In 2021, there were 525 deaths reported in VAERS for all other vaccines combined, but 22,397 deaths
for the covid vaccine alone. That's a 42X differential.
As for face masks, they have caused tremendous harm to children and adults physically, emotionally,
psychologically, and especially developmentally to infants,toddlers, and young children. This is due to a
combination of prolonged isolation, social distancing, and universal masking of faces. A catastrophe that was
man-made and due entirely to the failings of adults who have succumb to this mass delusional psychosis of
fear and anxiety.
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• Since the first lockdowns in 2020, younger children have suffered a 24% cognitive decline along with a
22 IQ-point LOSS among infants (essentially brain damage).
• An electron microscope is needed to see a covidl9 virus particle which is 0.125 microns. The N95 mask
only filters down to 0.3 microns. So N95 masks block few, if any, virus particles. Which means the
cotton and standard surgical masks are most definitely INEFFECTIVE in blocking or preventing
transmission of viruses.
• One month after the first statewide mask mandates in California, the daily covid case average
increased by 162%.
• Face masks are essentially humid germ incubators as they recirculate your own germs and negatively
impact your immune system.
Please, City Council Members, STOP the mass delusional psychosis of fear before it starts! I urge you to vote
YES on this resolution.
Thank you,
Julie Guite
40 year Huntington Beach resident
92647
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Saturday, September 2, 2023 9:01 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Oppose Resolution 23-738 "No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate"
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Subject: Oppose Resolution 23-738 "No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate"
Huntington Beach City Council,
I am opposed to Resolution 23-738: Resolution Declaring City to be a "No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate"
City.
We should take advice from health care professionals on matters concerning the general health of the public and
I fully support erring on the side of caution. Wearing a mask and getting a vaccination is a small price to pay for
the health of my fellow citizens as well as myself. There is no reason at all to have this resolution.
Sincerely,
Douglas Lithgow
19841 Flagstone Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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From: Nikki Reidt <nmreidt@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 2, 2023 10:00 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Appalled...
This city council majority is attempting to make changes that have no purpose. Instead of solving REAL problems,you
are creating more and making faceless claims and suggestions. You are using your power to feed social discord and
creating more tension and anger in our community.Shame on you!
Re: Elections-
Orange County elections are known to be exceptionally safe. If someone is coming to you with questions
about this,there are many facts you can provide them...but instead you are choosing to fan the flame and
encourage questions. You are creating MORE regulations and making life more difficult for our residents based
on your emotions and personal opinions rather than facts and evidence. Requiring ID for voting does NOT
increase the integrity of our elections. It does the opposite and is shown to make it MORE difficult for people
to vote. Many people do not have a driver's license or passport, government identifications get lost, have
wrong addresses when people move and cost money that people may not have. What purpose do cameras at
drop boxes serve?Was there any issues at drop boxes in Huntington Beach? Is this really a good use of public
funds?
You are not solving a problem, you are creating one. Requiring voter ID, placing cameras at election sites or
drop boxes or changing anything about our elections is unnecessary and will do nothing more than cost our
city MORE money. You have already wasted enough. There is no need to alter elections in Huntington Beach.
Re: Olympic Flag-
When your original oppressive flag ban was being voted on, many people brought up "what about the sister
city flag" and "what about an Olympic flag" but you were so focused on forcing through a flag ban before June
so you wouldn't need to consider the PRIDE flag.The hypocrisy and homophobia of this city council majority is
disgusting. The time and energy spent on these social battles is a waste. If you would have left the flag policies
alone to begin with, we wouldn't need to be wasting more time on this now.
Re: Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity-
The Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity was created as a statement to what Huntington Beach aspires to be.Who
could possibly disagree or question the goal that everyone ought to be treated with dignity and respect? Do you believe
that people ought to be safe from hate crimes in our community? Is your intention to send a loud message to the white
supremecists around that we accept them and their danger to our community?That's what you're doing.This document
was created after two heinous hate crimes in our city-a man was brutally murdered in our community and another
attempted. Hate crimes are on the rise in Huntington Beach...is this what you want to encourage?The actions of this city
council are abhorrent.The timing if this is disgusting.You are not making our city better.You are creating more issues.
You are dismantling policies and programs for no reason other than your personal social agendas. Council member
Moser's questions about the appropriateness of Council member Van der Mark sitting on a committee for human
dignity was absolutely appropriate and a question many of us have.This council majority is not even pretending to be
fair and instead cramming through discriminatory and, likely, unconsititutional policies left and right.
It is no secret that Council member Van der Mark is alleged to be antisemetic and to support white supremecists. If
these rumors are not true,she ought to have made a public statement months(years) ago. Council member Moser was
bringing up an excellent point and was not accusatory or offensive in any way.She simply asked a question.Can see
Mark could have listened and reaponded. Instead.She became hostile and defensive. Unfortunately,this council
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majority can't handle questions because they don't do any research or base decisions on facts and are functioning from
purely emotional stances.What was inappropriate in this instance was the Mayor and City Attorney chiming in and
instead of allowing Moser to complete her statement, interrupting and attaching Moser while siding with Van der Mark.
We all have a right to know if there is an antisemetic, white supremecist sympathizer on our city council.
Re: No Mask/No Vaccine Mandate.
I don't believe that any of you are doctors, scientists or public health experts.This has no place in the agenda.This is
ridiculous. You already have a choice about wearing a mask or getting vaccinated or not. No one is forcing this on you.
Again,you are creating problems that do NOT exist. Stop wasting our time with your politicized drama.
Re: Dissolving of city boards and committees.
It's is incomprehensible that 4 people think that they, alone, know what is best for an entire community. What do you
fear about committees and discussion? Do facts and research scare you?This council was not elected to steamroll
decisions and disregard other opinions.The responsibility of a city council is to listen to the people.To consider FACTS,
as well as alternate opinions. Instead you have chosen for your small group to meet behind closed doors and make
decisions for our entire city without talking to those with actual knowledge and experience in the areas you are altering.
Making decisions behind closed doors without facts or discussions with the people actually involved in the real life, day
to day, experiences is unethical. You continue to destroy our city and cost us ridiculous amounts of money in law suits.
What are you trying to do? Do you have no compassion for those of us living here and raising children here or are you
just on a personal mission to destroy our city and waste our hard earned money?You have gone to some lows in the
past 9 months but surely there are actual issues you could be addressing rather than dismantling declarations that do
nothing more than help people feel safe. Stop wasting our time and money with your culture wars.
Disappointed,
Nichole Reidt
Resident of Huntington Beach
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Moore, Tania
From: Cora Zeek <crzeek13@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 5:52 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Cc: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Sept 5 agenda items- community voice
Hello I am not able to attend the city council meeting. Please find my voter opinions on the following:
1. Censuring of Moser would be embarrassingly wrong. From the video it is apparent that she brought up a difficult and
awkward but legitimate concern about Van Der Mark's political background and past actions.These actions, which have
been documented online in videos and the press, show to me that she has discriminatory leanings and has associated
herself with aggressive hate groups. So yes, I think questioning her ability to serve on a committee focused on "human
dignity" is legit.
What isn't legit is how Van der Mark jumped on Moser's comment right away and called her a liar and escalated the
exchange and how council members berated Moser for just questioning something that is a legitimate concern and was
not a personal attack. Van der Mark should've just addressed the concern calmly if in fact her concerns had no merit.
But instead,she got wildly defensive.
2. Oppose tax payer funds going to a lawsuit I was totally against. No!
3. Opposed this ridiculous and shameful "Policy on Human Dignity "this paragraph is particularly disturbing:
"The City of Huntington Beach will recognize from birth the genetic differences between male and female and respect
the strengths and benefits of each. Each sex carries advantages and disadvantages that warrant separation during
certain activities(ie. sports). We encourage an environment free of hostility and discourage the erasure of either
genders separate accomplishments."
It's feels very"Handmaid's Tale" and creepy, and anti-LGBTQ.
Those who wrote this seem to want the world to think HB is the west coast version of red-neck Florida. I do not think
this is conducive to being an inclusive community or world class business and tourism town. "Don't go to HB it's a red
neck and skin head town" has been its reputation since the 80s. I'm against perpetuating this reputation.
3. For the latter reasons, I oppose the "anti-vaccine and mask mandate" declaration. HB can't be looked at as a place
where people don't care if you get sick or die by visiting a person or a business establishment in HB.
These are just a few of my concerns.
Best regards.
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Moore, Tania
From: Sheila Ellis <sheila.ellis78@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 10:33 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); Van Der Mark,
Gracey; Moser, Natalie; McKeon, Casey; Kalmick, Dan; Burns, Pat; Bolton, Rhonda;
Strickland,Tony
Subject: Tuesday city council meeting agenda
After reviewing the agenda for Tuesday's city council meeting, I am urging all council members to vote no on agenda
item numbers 15, 16, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35.
Sheila Ellis
(She/Her)
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Mr. Amory Hanson
8102 Ellis Avenue
Apartment 121
Huntington Beach CA 92646
September 5, 2023
The Mayor of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach CA 92648
My Dear Mister Mayor,
I am writing to express my support for Item XXXV.
Sincerely Yours,
Mr.Amory Hanson
CC:The Honorable Grace Vandermark
CC:The Honorable Rhonda Bolton
CC:The Honorable Patrick Burns
CC:The Honorable Daniel Kalmick
CC:The Honorable Casey McKeon
CC:The Honorable Natalie Moser
Moore, Tania
From: Fran Delaney <francesbdelaney@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 2:51 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Current City Council Agenda Items
City Council Members,
I am a Huntington Beach resident and have lived at my home for 33 years. I am shocked and embarrassed on behalf of
all residents by the outlandish and dangerous proposals put forth in the August 1, 2023 meeting and items on the
agenda for the September 5th meeting.
I emphatically ask that you vote against these agenda items on September 5, 2023, City Council Meeting:
724-240
23-700 and all recommended actions
23-683 and all recommendations
23-734 and all recommended actions
23-731
23-738
I highly disapprove of the censure Councilwoman Moser for her comments made as concern for who would be placed on
an Ad Hoc committee for changes to the Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity. She questioned underlying
associations with Neo-Nazis and Proud Boys which have never been addressed. Councilwoman Van Der Merck's
response was out of order and hysterical and by far more deserving of a censure.
I strongly disapprove of 1) streamlining, consolidating, and/or dissolving a select number of the City's Boards,
Commissions, and Committees and Council Committees 2)the attempt to require voter ID's and monitoring on drop off
ballot boxes, 3) changing the election cycles for the City Clerk and City Treasure,4) changing the requirements for City
Clerk. All of these actions are an attempt to control and limit the voice and votes of residents and are unnecessary and
most likely illegal.
I am shocked at the proposed changes to the City's Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity and strongly oppose
them. The verbiage is a direct attack on trans individuals, adults, and children and a veiled attempt to find
reasons to ban books in the public library. These actions will also be found illegal and the City will become
responsible for even more expensive court proceedings and fines.
In addition, the rapid and unstudied withdrawal from OCPA will result in a multmultimillion-dollar fine. This will
be layered atop the unprecedented settlement to maintain partnerships for the air show, the legal fees to fight
the State of California, the senseless and inflated salary increase for the City Attorney, and certainly the many
fines and court proceedings that will take place, as a result, of the proposed actions in the September 5th
meeting. All of these bloated expenses were unnecessary and made with little knowledge or care for fiscal
responsibility and will most likely result in a needed tax increase for residents in the future. It's shameful both
morally and fiscally.
Finally, an attempt to limit election access, and to attempt to stack elections to favor themselves and strip away
the rights of particular groups of individuals is moving toward fascism, which I find atrocious and shameful for
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all of us who reside in this city. For those who don't see the similarity of these action to fascism, please read
some of the descriptions of what these actions are, taken from Merriam Webster dictionary:
"... severe economic and social regimentation and forcible oppression of the opposition. A tendency toward or
actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control."
If the City tampers with elections such as what is proposed, that is exactly where we are.
Please read my requests and vote against the proposals listed above.
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Moore, Tania
From: Janna Koch <jannapkoch@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 4:21 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fw: Vote no on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
Forwarded Message
From: Janna Koch <jannapkoch@yahoo.com>
To: City.Council@surfcity-hb.org <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 04:08:32 PM PDT
Subject: Vote no on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
To the HB City Council ,
RE: City council agenda. VOTE NO on Agenda items
15 , 16,22 , 29, 30 , 31, 32 , 34. 35 !
I am unhappy with the job performance of this City Council . Your actual
job is to represent ALL of the voters in HB. Also, to take care of city
business and properly maintain the city resources and infrastructure .
You are not only not doing a good job of that, but it has come to my
attention that you intend to squander 1. 2 million of the City' s dollars on
an unnecessary special election . If you want to have a PAC. . .go out and
raise YOUR OWN MONEY! Meanwhile the Central Library has bathrooms not
working, RATS , the parking lot is rapidly degrading, and a host of other
maintenance issues abound including proper ADA access for Seniors and
disabled persons .
The City Council is breaking the CA State law by not completing the
Housing Element. This is your JOB !
I vote to Censure the HB City Council for not doing it !
It is past time to stop acting like a mimic of the dysfunctional House of
Representatives in the US Congress and get the job done ! If you do not
want to do the job, then please EXIT the HB City council chambers like
Tito and let others who are better qualified to do so get on with it !
we expect to have the same responsiblities and opportunities to vote as
every other citizen of the State of California. . . it is NOT your job to
decide otherwise !
It is highly inappropriate to declare the City of Huntington Beach to be a
Non-mask mandate city. Again , we expect to have the same protections
neccessitated in a public health crisis as the rest of the citizens of
Orange County. I am Covid At-Risk. . .my pandemic will NEVER be over . I am
also my sole support and need my fellow residents to not make me sick. As
to fiscal responsibility, I do not wish the City of HB to have to payout
on lawsuits against the city for infecting people by public servants of
the city or have to pay for sick days for the entire HB City Hall , HBPD,
HBFD, etc. to infect themselves all again . There are areas of public
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buildings that are NECESSARY to mask in during a public health
crisis. This is because again, the city has FAILED to properly update
them, namely places like the tiny, ventilation-impaired bathrooms at the
Central Library! ! !
Lastly, I value the service of Natalie Mosier on the HB city Council . She
represents the People of HB better than any other person on the council .
If the City council members did not have exposure for comments made
regarding their integrity, then it would be much more difficult to do
so. I would be much less successful than Natalie in keeping a proper
demeanor in the same circumstances .
Thank you for your attention to these matters . . .get the job done!
Janna Koch
Huntington Beach
jannapkoch@yahoo.com
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Moore, Tania
From: Linda Law <lindaklaw@aol.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 6:48 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; City Council
Subject: Vote No on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
Dear Council Members,
Please vote no on agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35 at the September 5, 2023 City Council meeting.
I don't even know where to start with my objections to these agenda items.
The proposed charter amendments are unnecessary and would be extremely costly. Over a million dollars to place these
amendments on a March 2024 ballot is ridiculous.
There is no evidence of voter fraud that necessitates the city having a separate local election that requires voter id and
requires the monitoring of ballot drop boxes.
The City has gotten itself involved in costly anti-housing lawsuits and settled with the Air Show operator for millions
when the city is supposedly broke.
The City Council and or the City Attorney have no business determining what books are available in our public libraries.
That is the job of our librarians. Let them do their jobs.
Failing to recognize the transgender community in the revised Statement on Human Dignity is just shameful.
Censuring Council Member Moser for speaking the truth is beyond hypocritical. Having a known racist and anti-semite
on the council should be called out every day.There are photos,tapes, and newspaper articles that prove that
relationship.
Against staff recommendations,the mayor is recommending that the city choose the lowest ranked Federal Government
Affairs lobbyist. Why is that happening?
Proposing that the city ban broad universal mask and vaccine mandates as a response to Covid 19 or its variants is just ill
informed. Covid 19 continues to mutate and having mask and vaccine mandates available is just good public health
policy.
Dissolving numerous boards with little or no public input is very troubling to say the least.
What's happening with the Climate Action Plan for the City?
Our high standards for the City Clerk position and other positions should continue.
Thank you for your time.
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 7:19 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd:Vote no on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
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From:Janna Koch <jannapkoch@yahoo.com>
Sent:Sunday,September 3, 2023 4:08:31 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Vote no on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
TO the HB City Council ,
RE: City council agenda. VOTE NO on Agenda items
15 , 16, 22 , 29, 30, 31, 32 , 34. 35 !
I am unhappy with the job performance of this City Council . Your actual
Job is to represent ALL of the voters in HB. Also, to take care of city
business and properly maintain the city resources and infrastructure .
You are not only not doing a good job of that, but it has come to my
attention that you intend to squander 1. 2 million of the City' s dollars on
an unnecessary special election . If you want to have a PAC. . .go out and
raise YOUR OWN MONEY! Meanwhile the Central Library has bathrooms not
working, RATS , the parking lot is rapidly degrading , and a host of other
maintenance issues abound including proper ADA access for Seniors and
disabled persons .
The City Council is breaking the CA State law by not completing the
Housing Element. This is your JOB !
I vote to Censure the HB City Council for not doing it!
It is past time to stop acting like a mimic of the dysfunctional House of
Representatives in the us congress and get the job done ! If you do not
want to do the job, then please EXIT the HB City Council chambers like
Tito and let others who are better qualified to do so get on with it !
we expect to have the same responsiblities and opportunities to vote as
every other citizen of the State of California. . . it is NOT your job to
decide otherwise !
It is highly inappropriate to declare the City of Huntington Beach to be a
Non-mask mandate city. Again , we expect to have the same protections
neccessitated in a public health crisis as the rest of the citizens of
Orange County. I am Covid At-Risk. . .my pandemic will NEVER be over. I am
also my sole support and need my fellow residents to not make me sick. As
to fiscal responsibility, I do not wish the City of HB to have to payout
1
on lawsuits against the city for infecting people by public servants of
the city or have to pay for sick days for the entire HB city Hall , HBPD,
HBFD, etc. to infect themselves all again. There are areas of public
buildings that are NECESSARY to mask in during a public health
crisis. This is because again, the city has FAILED to properly update
them, namely places like the tiny, ventilation-impaired bathrooms at the
Central Library! ! !
Lastly, I value the service of Natalie Mosier on the HB City Council . she
represents the People of HB better than any other person on the council .
If the City Council members did not have exposure for comments made
regarding their integrity, then it would be much more difficult to do
so. I would be much less successful than Natalie in keeping a proper
demeanor in the same circumstances .
Thank you for your attention to these matters . . . get the job done!
Janna Koch
Huntington Beach
jannapkoch@yahoo.com
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Moore, Tania
From: p hugh <patimush@icloud.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 8:42 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: City council
Ms Moser should be censored and please Do NOT make HuntingtonBeach a vaccine or mask mandate city. Quotes from
the Register. Don't repeat past COVID mistakes.
Be brave and remember the terrible problems that the last ridiculous mandates created. We have faith in you listening
and knowing what is good for all of us.
Sincerely,
Path and Mike Hugh
Sent from my iPhone
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 7:35 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd:Against Item 35 on 9/5/2023 CC agenda
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From: MEG ROBINSON <twokyu@aol.com>
Sent:Sunday, September 3, 2023 11:42:23 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Against Item 35 on 9/5/2023 CC agenda
The "less government" 4 are going to tell private businesses what to do in case of another pandemic outbreak.This
would mean that hospitals, physicians, dentists and the like would not be able to require masking under these
conditions.
Just another sorry example of the 4 MAGAs crying "you're not the boss of me.
Margaret Robinson
8788 Coral Springs Ct, 206G, HB 92646
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 7:36 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Public Comment Item 34&35, Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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Sent: Monday,September 4, 2023 1:04:48 AM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Public Comment Item 34 &35,Tuesday,September 5, 2023
Good evening City Council,
34. I oppose this item because I doubt sentences 1 &2 are disrespectful or accusatory. I doubt sentences 3 &4 are
personal or accusatory. A personal comment seems to be speech that isn't directed & made in decorum, so I doubt this
item is valid. The city charter shouldn't allow suspicion of untruth to go unchecked, of the findings in the International
Military Tribunal at Nuremberg&The Nuremberg Code U.S.v Brandt or to play a role in a campaign, so a personal
comment is warranted. Note, a person shouldn't be prevented from speaking theoretical caution against political
corruption, in personal comments or committees. This item should be removed if it isn't necessary. How did this item
happen? This item seems to have inconsistency.
35. I oppose this item &support a no mask mandate. No mask mandate should already be declared because masks
dangerously reduce oxygen to a person. This is a major human rights crisis. Other organizations have little jurisdiction
over this. I don't know if a city council has legal authority over vaccines. Does it? Please,approve a no mask mandate
with haste. This item, as written, seems to have inconsistency.
Non-agendized.A city council should also be prepared to request from the President, a national travel ban of a foreign
country in advance notice if there is an untenable, super-virus resurgence in a foreign country. A super-virus&the
masks shouldn't happen again.
- Ben Pickens, Huntington Beach, CA
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 7:37 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Oppose Item #15B, #30, #31, #32,#34, #35
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Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 6:10:16 AM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Oppose Item#15B,#30,#31,#32,#34,#35
I am apposed to our council majority and City Attorney attempting to change the very
fabric of my city of 25 years.
Jessica Stone
"What if today we were just grateful for everything" Charlie Brown.
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent Monday, September 4, 2023 7:39 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Comment, 9-5-23 CC mtg., items 15, 16, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35.
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From: Dan Jamieson<danjamieson4@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 7:36:12 AM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Comment, 9-5-23 CC mtg., items 15, 16,30,31, 32,34, 35.
Dear HB City Council:
Asa Huntington Beach resident, I appreciate the chance to comment in several items under consideration at the Sept. 5,
2023 council meeting:
Item 15
Please vote NO on item 15,a recommendation to contract with Kahn,Soares, &Conway LLP for State Legislative
Advocacy Services and with Stapleton &Associates for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services. It is unclear why these
firms were chosen.Stapleton was not highly rated by staff, and Kahn was not rated at all (and appears to focus on
agricultural and water law).
HB residents deserve transparency in how lobbying firms are chosen,especially given that the mayor is a professional
lobbyist and may have conflicts.
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Item 16
Please vote NO on item 16,to redirect staff to develop policy options regarding city library materials and safeguards.
This item continues development of the unconstitutional book-banning proposals pushed by the council majority.
Having political actors review and restrict books would be an unconstitutional imposition of extreme religious views into
the function of our public library,which is to serve all users regardless of faith or political views. Professional library staff
are fully capable of choosing materials for our public library.Concerned parents can screen out anything they feel is
unacceptable.
Please stop the book-banning efforts that HB residents clearly oppose.
***
Item 30
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Please vote NO on Administrative Item 30.
The council majority promised HB voters they would refrain from charter amendments.With this item,they go back on
that promise.
Charter amendments must be done with a thoughtful,even-handed,transparent process.The proposed batch of
amendments in this item is anything but.The amendments were hatched behind closed doors by the council majority
looking to consolidate power within the city attorney's office; prevent the council from investigating malfeasance; help
the city attorney's wife get elected as city clerk; cement the anti-Pride flag ordinance into the charter; restrict the city's
ability to create affordable housing; and improperly interfere with county-run elections in an attempt to cater to
election-conspiracy believers.
If charter amendments are needed,they should be done with an open and rigorous process with public notice and
comment,and voted on in a November general election, not the lower-turnout primary election.
Item 31
Please vote NO on item 31, dissolving the HB Human Relations Committee,and the Mobile Home Advisory Board.
The city's Human Relations Committee is needed more than ever. Hate incidents and crimes are a continuing problem in
our city and county. Dissolving the committee is an affront to the diverse community that lives,works and visits our city.
The Mobile Home Advisory board also serves some of our most economically vulnerable citizens, many of them seniors
on limited incomes who face rising rents from aggressive mobile-home park owners.The state Dept.of Housing and
Community Development is too far removed from issues impacting local mobile-home residents, and our own advisory
board can inform city leaders and HCD about HB-related park issues and violations.
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Item 32
Please vote NO on item 32,the Ad Hoc Committee's proposed Policy on Human Dignity.
The proposed new statement on human dignity is a major step backward for the people of HB.
The existing Human Dignity statement promises respect for everyone, regardless of"actual or perceived racial
background,their nation of origin,the religion they practice,their sexual orientation,gender,gender identity or gender
expression, or disability status."The existing statement has clear definitions of hate incidents and crimes, and promises
action against hate crimes. It encourages and instructs on how to report hate crimes, and notes the tragic history that
gave rise to the Dignity statement.
The proposed new statement has none of this. It does not even mention hate crimes. Instead, it offers up a generic
tough-on-crime policy,offering to pursue "all of those who participate in crimes in our community,"warning specifically
of child abuse, including"sexual grooming."This language is chilling--right-wing extremists have associated grooming
with the LGBTQ community.
In a clumsy attempt to address the issue of trans athletes,the new policy seems to attack trans and non-binary people.
It says the city"will recognize from birth the genetic differences between male and female." Will trans and non-binary
people be protected? If so,will that protection extend to athletics?
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Respectfully,the proposed new Dignity statement is a farce. Instead of a robust statement of support for vulnerable
groups, it targets trans and non-binary people and those who might "groom" children (the LGBTQ community). As
written,the new statement will be an embarrassment for the city.
Item 34
Please vote NO on item 34,the Move to Censure Council Member Moser.
Councilmember Moser questioned the appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem, who has a history of associating with white
nationalists and once shared Holocaust-denial posts,to the sensitive job of writing a new Dignity statement.This was
not improper.The council majority knew they might get this reaction.They got it, and now they can engage in more
performative posturing with a censure vote.
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Item 35
Please vote NO on Councilmember Item 35.
This item submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark on mask and vaccine mandates, is not needed, and would be an
infringement on the freedoms of private businesses to decide such policies for themselves. Likewise,the city of HB,
through council, can decide for itself to impose mandates or not within its own facilities.
Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark attempts to justify this item by misrepresenting facts.The Chicago Sun Times story she
quotes reported on the Cochrane study of masks.The Sun Times, along with other right-wing media, misquoted the
study.The misreporting was debunked by Factcheck.org, and by Cochrane itself,which set the record straight(the
effectiveness of masks is uncertain): "Many commentators have claimed that a recently-updated Cochrane Review
shows that 'masks don't work',which is an inaccurate and misleading interpretation," Dr. Karla Soares-Weiser,the
editor-in-chief of the Cochrane Library, said in a March 10 statement. (htti s://www.factcheck.org/2023/03/scicheck-
what-the-cochrane-review-says-about-masks-for-covid-19-and-what-it-doesnt/ )
The LA Times story Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark cites reported on a study of records of nearly 800,000 U.S. veterans
and the persistence of covid vaccines.Vets protected by the worst performing vaccine,J&J's,were nevertheless 52%less
likely to die than their peers who didn't get any shots, according to the story. Other covid vaccines were even more
effective. (Because vaccines wear off, booster shots are recommended.)
Vaccines have proven effective.The data are clear. It is troubling that HB's Mayor Pro Tern spouts such blatant
misinformation.
Dan Jamieson
Huntington Beach
***
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 8:07 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd:Vote No on Item 35 at 9/5 meeting
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Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 7:50:26 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Vote No on Item 35 at 9/5 meeting
I write to ask you to vote against item 35 on the Sept 5 Agenda "Resolution Declaring City to be a "No Mask and No
Vaccine Mandate"
N95 masks are your best protection against respiratory infection. At present it is not necessary to broadly mandate their
use, except in specific cases (for example health care settings that may involve vulnerable patients). Banning a mask
mandate in these places would be an act against the public health (the same can be said of vaccines). COVID is on the
rise across the US—now is the time to encourage masking and vaccination, not pass a political statement against it.
Masks are an important public health tool. You will endanger public health and you will cause some people to die if you
are effective your opposition to masks and vaccines. There is strong evidence to back this up. You, as City Council
Members, have a moral responsibility to act for the health of your citizens, not against it.
Now I will review the evidence for those of you who care about the facts,and I will comment on the news items cited by
Councilwoman Van Der Mark. What qualifies me to do this? I received my doctorate in physiology at UC Davis, and have
spent my life doing research on respiratory physiology at Harvard School of Public Health and in a Harvard Medical
School department of critical care medicine. This weekend I reviewed the scientific literature regarding masks for
protection from respiratory infections such as COVID. In brief, here are my findings:
1. Surgical masks and N95 masks provide protection from airborne viruses (such as COVID) in indoor environments. A
very high degree of protection is afforded by N95 masks worn properly. Because most people are not skilled at mask
selection and use,the protection may be less in many individuals. If masks are worn by all inhabitants of a room (both
the infected and non-infected), protection increases greatly. The evidence is strong.
2. Many people are uncomfortable in masks,especially when they must be worn for an entire 8 hour shift. The primary
source of discomfort is the warmth inside the mask—our faces like to be cool.
3. Some have suggested that masks interfere with oxygen uptake or carbon dioxide elimination. There are a number of
studies on this question—some studies have found no effect, while other studies have found a slight but physiologically
trivial change in O2 or CO2. I have done substantial research in the effects of elevated carbon dioxide and lowered
oxygen—I can tell you with confidence that the observed changes have no biological importance. The exception is when
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a person is working very hard—for instance running. In this case, a mask increases the difficulty and discomfort of
breathing, although it does not pose a danger.
4.A few people experience dermatitis from prolonged mask wearing(eg,an 8 hr shift)—this may depend on the
particular make or model of mask,or it may be a response to all masks. These people,as well as some others with other
medical problems should be excused from prolonged mask use, but should test frequently for COVID.
I emphasize that I spent many hours searching PubMed (the medical database)and reviewing recent scientific literature
and giving you an honest overview. You seem to have found 2 reports in the lay press that at first glance support your
position, but closer reading suggests you have drawn the wrong conclusions from them.
1) In reference to the article entitled "Fauci Said Masks 'Not Really Effective in Keeping Out Virus,' Email Reveals"
Newsweek 6/2/21. Note that Dr Fauci's email was dated February 5, 2020—the very start of the pandemic in the US—it
is clearly negated by later events and studies and later statements from Dr Fauci himself. Scientists are not infallible, but
we work hard to learn and correct our mistakes. It is true that Dr Fauci was slow to realize the importance of masks(he
is a virologist, not an expert in respiratory protection). But Dr Fauci later educated himself,and changed his
recommendation. Evidence for the value of masks in slowing the spread of respiratory disease existed before the COVID
pandemic, and further studies have been published since. Furthermore,the masks that were widely available in Feb
2020 were ineffective at filtering incoming air(although they did reduce outgoing aerosol virus particles) . We now have
an adequate supply of effective N95 masks,and there are excellent online videos to teach people how to use them.
2) In reference to the opinion column "New research shows CDC exaggerated the evidence for masks to fight COVID"
Chicago Sun Times Feb 8, 2023. This opinion piece was based on a Cochrane review by Jefferson et al that attempted to
summarize 12 studies comparing mask to no mask in a so-called `meta=analysis'. Most of the studies were conducted
before the COVID-19 pandemic, and looked at flu infections.
The research review article upon which this newspaper opinion piece was based has been widely criticized in the
scientific community. The Cochrane journal found it necessary to publish a clarification stating that"Many
commentators have claimed that a recently-updated Cochrane Review shows that'masks don't work', which is an
inaccurate and misleading interpretation."
How can this be? The fundamental problem is that the original research papers underlying the Jefferson paper were
poorly controlled, and the authors chose to exclude other important studies because they did not fit their definition of a
`randomized clinical trial' (RCT). It is inherently difficult to perform an RCT on a topic like mask wearing in the
population for several reasons:
a) Problems with 'compliance':Just because you randomly assign an individual to a mask or no mask group does not
mean that the person will comply. People in the mask group may decide not to mask, or forget to mask. Equally
problematic are people in the no-mask group who decide to wear a mask in high-risk situations. And there is no good
way to know what they do. The Jefferson article says that most studies did not assess compliance and those that did
found compliance between 40%and 80%.
b) Problems with mask skills: Many people do not wear masks properly. It takes some attention to don a mask
properly,and to understand whether the mask fits you. There are easy-to-follow tutorials online, but my observation of
people in grocery stores and other public places shows that many people have no clue how to wear a mask. This will
continue to be a problem,and it will reduce the effectiveness of mask mandates.
c) Problems with the exposure environment: Mask mandates are only issued during high rates of infection (pandemic
or epidemic conditions). However, a number of the trials summarized by Jefferson were conducted in non-pandemic
conditions. To understand why the infection rate matters consider the extreme case where there is no respiratory virus
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in the environment. In this case there will be no difference between mask and no mask because nobody will contract a
respiratory virus.
d) Problems with other routes of infection: If a participant assigned to mask wearing does not pay attention to hand
hygiene, they may become infected even if the mask works perfectly.
e) Problems with measurement: The studies included in the Jefferson paper only assessed whether the person assigned
to the mask wearer group cought the flu or COVID. They did not assess the effect of infected persons wearing masks on
the risk of those nearby (because that is difficult to measure). Thus they only looked at half the effect of masks.
I give you an example of strong evidence for masks that is not based on an RCT. The critical care department in which I
worked saw an almost overwhelming number of COVID-19 cases in the Spring of 2020. They were forced to cancel all
elective procedures, and to open additional temporary critical care units(ICU)to handle the flood. This was a high
exposure environment. Masks and hand hygiene were mandatory, and this rule was enforced. During this period the
COVID infection rate amongst the critical care staff(doctors, nurses, and other personnel) was ZERO! Masks were 100%
effective in this dangerous but highly controlled situation.
Another example of strong evidence for masks that is not based on an RCT comes from schools in the Boston
area. (Cowger et al, New England Journal of Medicine, Nov 24, 2022). Massachusetts lifted the school mask mandate at
the end of February 2022—a few school districts decided to keep their mask mandate in place. In comparison to schools
that lifted their mask mandate, schools that continued the mask mandate had less than half as many COVID cases during
the COVID surge of Spring 2022. Masks were quite effective despite the less controlled situation.
3) Finally, a brief comment on the LA times article on vaccine effectiveness. Reading the article itself, rather than just
the headline, reveals the value of vaccine. Although the vaccines are less effective at preventing COVID cases,the article
said that the VACCINES WERE STILL VERY EFFECTIVE IN PREVENTING DEATH from COVID. We know that for several
reasons, most vaccines become less effective over time. We will need booster shots from time to time.
I hope my effort has been helpful—I know that it is difficult for non-scientists to find their way through the scientific
literature, or even to gain access to the original work. Newspaper reports are often incomplete and misleading.
Robert B Banzett PhD
bob4changeaearthlink.net
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From: Darcy Alsop <darcyalsop@icloud.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 8:28 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Agenda items
Once again,this City Council continues to implement policies that DO NOT REFLECT THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE
CITIZENS IN THE CITY OF Huntington Beach.
With regard to the censure of Councilwoman Natalie Moser, it is a WELL KNOWN FACT that Ms.Vandermark is a KNOWN
HOLOCAUST DENIER who has associated with hate groups like the Proud Boys, as evidenced by photographs and videos
of Vandermark attending rallies with these dangerous groups. Ms. Moser had every right to express her thoughts on how
Vandermark's opinions would be influenced by associating with these people. DO NOT CENSURE MS. MOSER. She was
exercising her FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT.
Next,the trans and homophobic agenda with regard to flags and "the right to dignity" is exclusionary and disgusting.The
dogwhistles are transparent and we see exactly what you're attempting to do.
The banning of books is straight out of the Hitler and Nazi agenda.
Eliminating mask mandates?Those HAVE already been eliminated.This is a matter of Public Health. Huntington Beach is
a CITY in CALIFORNIA. You don't like it? MOVE. Once again,Vandermark's ideas about Covid-19, based on conspiracy
theories and false rhetoric, have influenced her to put forth a BAN on mandates.
Voter ID checking and Ballot Box monitoring?This is ridiculous and an absolute waste of tax payer money.
Finally, Mayor Tony Strickland has paid 40,000.00 in FINES for violating ETHICS IN CAMPAIGNING.THIS man is OUR
MAYOR???What kind of corrupt person, who has ZERO ETHICS, should be making ANY decisions on what is ethical and
right? Not Vandermark OR Strickland.
This City Council is a sham filled with a majority of individuals who lack any sort of actual values or interest in the people
of this city besides themselves.
As a homeowner for 28 years and owner of TWO businesses in this city, I vehemently oppose the these proposals set
forth on this agenda. Over a million dollars to create these new policies and add to the voting agenda is an absolute
waste of time and money.Where is the seven million missing dollars?
What about our homeless issue? Empty promises made by liars. Focus on what matters, not attacking residents of this
city.
Sincerely,
Darcy Alsop
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 9:52 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd:Vote No on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
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From: Linda Law<lindaklaw@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 9:32:19 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Vote No on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
Dear Council Members,
Please vote no on agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35 at the September 5, 2023 City Council meeting.
I don't even know where to start with my objections to these agenda items.
The proposed charter amendments are unnecessary and would be extremely costly. Over a million dollars to place these
amendments on a March 2024 ballot is ridiculous.
There is no evidence of voter fraud that necessitates the city having a separate local election that requires voter id and
requires the monitoring of ballot drop boxes.
The City has gotten itself involved in costly anti-housing lawsuits and settled with the Air Show operator for millions
when the city is supposedly broke.
The City Council and or the City Attorney have no business determining what books are available in our public libraries.
That is the job of our librarians. Let them do their jobs.
Failing to recognize the transgender community in the revised Statement on Human Dignity is just shameful.
Censuring Council Member Moser for speaking the truth is beyond hypocritical. Having a known racist and anti-semite
on the council should be called out every day.There are photos,tapes, and newspaper articles that prove that
relationship.
Against staff recommendations,the mayor is recommending that the city choose the lowest ranked Federal Government
Affairs lobbyist. Why is that happening?
Proposing that the city ban broad universal mask and vaccine mandates as a response to Covid 19 or its variants is just ill
informed. Covid 19 continues to mutate and having mask and vaccine mandates available is just good public health
policy.
Dissolving numerous boards with little or no public input is very troubling to say the least.
What's happening with the Climate Action Plan for the City?
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Our high standards for the City Clerk position and other positions should continue.
Thank you for your time.
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From: Chris Varga <christopher.j.varga@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 10:11 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: City Council Meeting 9-5-2023
Huntington Beach City Council,
The following is in regards to City Council Meeting scheduled for 9/5/23. I will predict that all of the controversial
Agenda Items this week will pass 4-3 with the usual suspects on their side of the fence. The council will again sit through
hours of Public Comment as well as many email comments that one would hope might sway at least one council
member to vote outside the box. But not this council. The four block majority members of the council continue with
their fascist anti-woke agenda even when it doesn't reflect the City of Huntington Beach. I hope they keep you up to 3
AM with public comments this week! Enough with this MAGA agenda playbook.
Anyway, here are my positions on some of the agenda items:
Agenda Item 30(23-700). NO to any charter changes. The four of you campaigned on NO changes to the charter. Stop
the insanity. Stop the Gates family nepotism!
Agenda Item 31 (23-693) NO to all these changes.There are a lot of good coming out of these committees with a lot of
free volunteer labor! NO changes!
Agenda item 32 (23-734). NO on the changes to the dignity policy. It was just fine the previous version. No changes
needed. Stop making work!
Agenda Item 33 (23-732)Agree with this agenda item. The E-Bikes are out of control! This is a start. But we also have a
big problem with persons WITH driving licenses. The beach path is a highway with e-bikes going as fast as they can way
too often. We also need fines and enforcement! There is signage at numerous places on the beach path that states
"Prohibited: Motor Bicycles/Vehicle without permitted". I was taught in engineering school; electric motors are
motors! Either changes the signs, law or enforcement. Right now, everything goes!
Agenda Item 34(23-731) NO on this agenda item. Natalie Moser was right to question somethings that many in our city
have questioned about Council person Van Der Mark.
Agenda Item 35 (27-738).Just stop with this anti safety ban. Mask work! NO on this agenda item. This is just another
check mark in the anti-woke Republican agenda item. Wedge issue BS.
Sincerely,
Chris Varga
Huntington Beach
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 10:26 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Masks and Mandates
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From: Helena Foutz<rhfoutz@verizon.net>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 10:16:51 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Masks and Mandates
Hello City Council,
I'm hearing about some localities requiring face masks to come back, and very likely, inevitably, vaccine
mandates.
NO!
Masks don't do anything! If you can smell something gross through a mask, then you can definitely breathe in
a nanoparticle virus. Here is a discussion on the Cochran review: https://www.vox.com/future-
perfect/2023/2/22/23609499/masks-covid-coronavirus-Cochrane-review-pandemic-science-studies-
infection and the actual review
itself: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD006207.pub6/full
The "vaccines" against COVID don't seem to work, either, so no one should be mandated to take them for any
reason. I can speak to the number of my clients who've reported to me numerous side effects from these
shots, without any kind of protection from getting the virus. In fact, many of the people whom I know who've
had all the shots and boosters have had COVID repeatedly since their shots. It's almost as if it's primed their
bodies to get sick with it. Denji Yamamoto in the Virology Journal explained
it: https://virologyi.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12985-022-01831-0 Even Leana Wen, M.D. admitted
it: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.12.17.22283625v1.full
I propose that Huntington Beach keep itself free of mask and vaccine mandates. Keep Huntington Beach free and
healthy!
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From: Marilyn Palomino <palominoccr@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 11:28 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; +City.Council@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: September 5th City Council Meeting
City Council Members,
I am a Huntington Beach resident and have lived here for 37 years and worked in the community for 24
years. I am in total disagreement with the dangerous and precedent setting proposals put forth in the August
1, 2023 meeting and items on the agenda for the September 5th meeting.
As a concerned citizen I request that you vote against these agenda items on September 5, 2023, City Council
Meeting:
724-240
23-700 and all recommended actions
23-683 and all recommendations
23-734 and all recommended actions
23-731
F, 23-738
I highly disapprove of the censure of Councilwoman Moser for her comments made as concerned for who
would be placed on an Ad Hoc committee for changes to the Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity. She
questioned underlying associations with Neo-Nazis and Proud Boys which have never been addressed.
Councilwoman Van Der Merck's response was out of order and hysterical and by far more deserving of a
censure.
I strongly disapprove of 1) streamlining, consolidating, and/or dissolving a select number of the City's Boards,
Commissions, and Committees and Council Committees 2) the attempt to require voter ID's and monitoring on
drop off ballot boxes, 3) changing the election cycles for the City Clerk and City Treasure, 4) changing the
requirements for City Clerk. All of these actions are an attempt to control and limit the voice and votes of
residents and are unnecessary and most likely illegal. Your role demands that you take all of the residents'
input into consideration. This is a move to change that! The committees". were put in place for good
reasons. You need to know their history. Don't dissolve them!
I am shocked at the proposed changes to the City's Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity and strongly
oppose them. The verbiage is a direct attack on trans individuals, adults, and children and a veiled attempt to
find reasons to ban books in the public library. These actions will also be found illegal and the City will become
responsible for even more expensive court proceedings and fines. Here again is a waste of public funds in
favorpolitical agenda. I remind you that your position on City Council is not partisan!
In addition, the rapid and unstudied withdrawal from OCPA will result in a multmultimillion-dollar fine. This will
be layered atop the unprecedented settlement to maintain partnerships for the air show, the legal fees to fight
the State of California, the senseless and inflated salary increase for the City Attorney, and certainly the many
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fines and court proceedings that will take place, as a result, of the proposed actions in the September 5th
meeting. All of these bloated expenses were unnecessary and made with little knowledge or care for fiscal
responsibility and will most likely result in a needed tax increase for residents in the future. It's shameful both
morally and fiscally. I am urging the press to become more transparent about this. Most citizens are not
aware of this waste!
Finally, an attempt to limit election access, and to attempt to stack elections to favor themselves and strip
away the rights of particular groups of individuals is moving closer to fascism and away from democracy. Is it
not your role to protect our rights rather than strip us of them?
Please read my requests and vote against the proposals listed above.
Marilyn Palomino
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From: Cindy B <castle92648@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 11:36 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: 9/5/23-City Council Meeting
TO: City Council Members,
I am a Huntington Beach resident and have lived in the city for a total of 27 years. I am outraged on behalf of all
residents by the anti-democratic and frightening proposals put forth in the August 1, 2023 meeting and items on the
agenda for the September 5th meeting.
The following portion of this letter is a copy of what another kindred spirit and fellow Huntington Beach resident
wrote to the city council. I agree with the ideas expressed here and completely support her view which articulately
represents own my thoughts.
111 strongly urge you to vote against these agenda items on September 5, 2023,City Council Meeting:
724-240
23-700 and all recommended actions
23-683 and all recommendations
23-734 and all recommended actions
23-731
IV.- 23-738
I highly disapprove of the censure of Councilwoman Moser for her comments made as concerned for who would be
placed on an Ad Hoc committee for changes to the Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity. She
questioned underlying associations with Neo-Nazis and Proud Boys which have never been addressed. Councilwoman
Van Der Merck's response was out of order and hysterical and by far more deserving of a censure.
I strongly disapprove of 1) streamlining, consolidating, and/or dissolving a select number of the City's Boards,
Commissions, and Committees and Council Committees 2)the attempt to require voter ID's and monitoring on drop off
ballot boxes, 3) changing the election cycles for the City Clerk and City Treasure,4) changing the requirements for City
Clerk. All of these actions are an attempt to control and limit the voice and votes of residents and are unnecessary and
most likely illegal.
I am shocked at the proposed changes to the City's Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity and strongly oppose
them. The verbiage is a direct attack on trans individuals, adults, and children and a veiled attempt to find
reasons to ban books in the public library. These actions will also be found illegal and the City will become
responsible for even more expensive court proceedings and fines.
In addition, the rapid and unstudied withdrawal from OCPA will result in a multmultimillion-dollar fine. This will
be layered atop the unprecedented settlement to maintain partnerships for the air show, the legal fees to fight
the State of California, the senseless and inflated salary increase for the City Attorney, and certainly the many
fines and court proceedings that will take place, as a result, of the proposed actions in the September 5th
meeting. All of these bloated expenses were unnecessary and made with little knowledge or care for fiscal
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responsibility and will most likely result in a needed tax increase for residents in the future. It's shameful both
morally and fiscally.
Finally, an attempt to limit election access, and to attempt to stack elections to favor themselves and strip
away the rights of particular groups of individuals is moving toward fascism, which I find atrocious and
shameful for all of us who reside in this city. For those who don't see the similarity of these action to fascism,
please read some of the descriptions of what these actions are, taken from Merriam Webster dictionary:
"... severe economic and social regimentation and forcible oppression of the opposition. A tendency toward or
actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control."
If the City tampers with elections such as what is proposed, that is exactly where we are.
Please read my requests and vote against the proposals listed above."
Cynthia Bonnycastle
Huntington Beach Resident
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From: Kirk Crawford <kirkc99@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 11:42 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Sept 5, 2023 Council Meeting
I ask the city council to vote NO on agenda item 30.
I ask the city council to vote YES on agenda items 34 and 35.
#30: Changing the city charter should be completely transparent.This appears not to be the case with these proposed
changes. Where is the background information needed to make informed decisions? Until all this information is made
available to the public it is wrong to pass these amendments at this time.Vote NO.
#34:The censure of council member Moser is appropriate considering how inappropriate her comments about a fellow
council member were. It was an embarrassment to our city.Vote YES.
#35: Looking back on the many Covid related actions/mandates forced on the public by governments and agencies, it is
now clear how many of these proved to be harmful and prolong the effects of the virus. I think it is important that our
city be proactive in saying that in the future these mask and vaccine mandates will not be accepted or enforced in
Huntington Beach.Vote YES.
Kirk Crawford
50+year resident of Huntington Beach
0 u Virus-free.www.avast.com
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Moore, Tania
From: Lee Marie Sanchez <Isanchez@uuma.org>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 11:50 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Agenda items 23-734, 23-741, 23-738 City Council Meeting Sept 5, 2023
Dear City Council
Reading through the Agenda for the meeting, I have the
following comments.
23-734 Human Dignity
I see no reason to amend the Policy on Human Dignity.
The wording concerning two genders is not supported
today in the scientific community. As worded this could be
damaging and even punitive if enforced . Let us celebrate
our diversity. I much appreciated the earlier 1996/2001
Policy on Human Dignity as more inclusive.
23-741 City Library Materials
I will be most interested in more information about the
proposals and listen carefully tomorrow night to see
how/when these will be addressed and available to our
citizens previous to the October meeting . Our citizens
need to be as informed as possible to be able to support
our libraries, our librarians, our 1st Amendment. It was
apparent to me that there was a lot of misinformation
provided at a previous Council meeting about our City
Libraries current excellent policies.
23-738 No Mask No Vaccine Mandate
I believe masks/vaccines to have been crucial in escaping
worse outcomes in our pandemic and would want us to
have the opportunity to address any mandates as they
are proffered by health authorities, in each and every
individual circumstance. We should NEVER have a blanket
No Mask/No Vaccine Mandate.
ry Rev. Lee Marie Sanchez, retired
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From: Paula Schaefer <pas92649@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 1:48 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: NO on Agenda Item#35; File 23-738 re Masks and Vaccines
Mayor and.City Council Members,
Vote NO on this item!
Please stop wasting the valuable time of City staff with this type of action. The Orange County Health Care Agency has
the expertise to make these decisions and I recommend that the City Council leave this topic to those officials with the
necessary expertise.
Paula Schaefer
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From: Ginny C <surfcityginny@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 2:06 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: City Council Meeting on September 5, 2023
I ask the city council to vote NO on agenda item 30.
I ask the city council to vote YES on agenda items 34 and 35.
#30: Changing the city charter should be completely transparent. This appears not to be the case with these
proposed changes. Where is the background information needed to make informed decisions? Until all this
information is made available to the public it is wrong to pass these amendments at this time. Vote NO.
#34:The censure of council member Moser is appropriate considering how inappropriate her comments
about a fellow council member were. It was an embarrassment to our city. Vote YES.
#35: Looking back on the many Covid related actions/mandates forced on the public by governments and
agencies, it is now clear how many of these proved to be harmful and prolong the effects of the virus. I think it
is important that our city be proactive in saying that in the future these mask and vaccine mandates will not
be accepted or enforced in Huntington Beach. Vote YES.
Ginny Crawford
Huntington Beach resident for 50+years
11 --" Virus-free.www.avast.com
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Moore, Tania
From: Jeanne Paris <jeannemarieparis@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 2:11 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Yes on Agenda Items 32, 33, 34 and 35
To the City Council,
I strongly support Agenda item's 32, 33, 34 and 35.
I especially support Agenda item#35 regarding declaring the city to be a no mask and no vaccine Mandate City. The over
the top, authoritarian reaction from government officials during covid was appalling and completely unnecessary. The
damage done to small businesses, public school children as well as our totally economy will take years to recover.
This was a power grab the likes we have never seen.
If you want to wear a mask and get a vaccine, please feel free. But this should never have been tolerated as a mandate
across the state.
Thank you.
Jeanne Paris
Huntington Beach Resident
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From: StarsStripes <starsstripes@me.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 2:45 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: City Council Meeting 9-5-23 Re: Item #35
I fully support Item 35 for the following reasons:
• Huntington Beach should be a sanctuary city from Mask Mandates.
• Huntington Beach should be a sanctuary city from Vaccine Mandates.
• The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated that Americans who have received
mRNA shots for Covid are now at a higher risk of infection from new variants of the virus than those who
are unvaccinated. https://slavnews.com/news/cdc-vaccinated-higher-risk-covid-than-unvaxxed/
Sincerely,
Robert Cloyd
City of Huntington Beach Resident
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From: J C <qhlady@me.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 3:22 PM
To: supplementaicomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Agenda Item 35, 9-5-23
I support Agenda Item 35
There is a very long list of"after the fact"truths for supporting this Agenda Item.
Thank you Mayor Pro Tern Gracey Van Der Mark!
Jean Cloyd
Resident of Huntington Beach
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From: Diane Pavesic <dianepavesic@cs.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 3:24 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: City Council Meeting 9/5/23
Sent from my iPad
Begin forwarded message:
From: Diane Pavesic<dianepavesic@cs.com>
Date:September 4,2023 at 3:09:52 PM PDT
To: city.council@surfcity-hb.org
Subject:City Council Meeting 9/5/23
Dear City Council,
I am a 33 year resident of Huntington Beach, Registered Nurse, employed as an independent contractor
for the City of Huntington Beach, and a member of the Friends of the Huntington Beach Library. Please
consider the following comments on the upcoming agenda.
23-734 Human Dignity
The proposed revision to the Policy on Human Dignity will further propagate the palpable divisions in
our community.There is no need to a revise a policy that is inclusive of the diversity in our community.
The proposed wording will adversely affect the human rights of my clients.
23-741 City Library Materials
As an active member of the multiple Huntington Beach Library branches it is clear that our employed
Librarians are actively and creatively engaged with the community members. Previous City Council
Meetings have demonstrated miscommunication and disregard for the education of the City Library
staff.Transparency in communication will be necessary to the citizens of Huntington Beach in regards to
the oversight committee which is redundant when Huntington Beach employs librarians who
comprehend their job description.
23-738 No Mask/No Vaccine Mandate
As a Licensed Registered Nurse,educated in science, practices saving lives and a citizen of Huntington
Beach the proposal to ban universal mask and vaccine mandates is a dangerous overreach, and
demonstrates a lack of care and safety for the residents and visitors to our City.The future of future
pandemics is likely and unclear at this time. If the proposed ban is approved we will open the City to
further lawsuits which it already has an abundance of. Please reconsider this proposal and leave future
medical decisions to the people who are educated in their respective field.
Thank you.
Respectively submitted,
Diane Pavesic, BSN, CCM
Moore, Tania
From: Roz Esposito <imthewizardofroz@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 3:36 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Comments for the Council
You were elected to serve, not reign power over the residents of Huntington Beach. And as such, I
will voice my comments here as I am absolutely certain I am in the majority.
I am outraged at the blatant power grab by some on the Council who are not living up to their oath in
regards to the Constitution of the United States. By attempting to take away the rights of U.S. Citizens
and police the residents of HB based of these member's personal beliefs. they are proposing ideas
that are not aligned in any way, shape or form with the freedom we are ALL granted as U.S. Citizens.
And we, the majority of HB residents, will not stand for these draconian ideas!
First of all let's be clear that anything called HUMAN DIGNITY would seek to recognize the DIGNITY
of each and every human being to choose their own path. The proposal to exclude certain residents
from being recognized does not have anything dignified about it.
Be advised that ANY ATTEMPT TO EXCLUDE OR NOT RECOGNIZE
TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS WILL BE MET WITH SWIFT LEGAL ACTION.
As well, the banning of any books or library closings will be met with the same.
Everyone is entitled to their beliefs - but NO NONE is entitled to force those beliefs upon
another.
Accordingly, I am also adamently against:
- Requiring Voter IDs and monitoring Drop Boxes - there is no problem to fix as this measure seeks
only to disenfranchise.
- The banning of the Pride Flag on city property - The U.S., of which HB is a part, welcomes diversity
and the majority of HB residents do as well.
- Financial maneuvers that add debt and specnd down the surplus - we demand transparency and
approval by AALL Council members on such expenditures.
- Making the city a "no mask/no vaccine city" - People and businesses shall have the right to make
their own decisions!
- Formalizing the city's view of separating genders in sports.- This is a complicated issue and I don't
believe the HB City Council ought to have anything to do with it.
Rev Roz Esposito
HB Resident
(she/her)
323-839-7903
"She who can see the invisible can do the impossible."Frank Gaines
Moore, Tania
From: Kathy Seaberg <kathyseabergl @gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 3:37 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject:. No vaccine/no mask
I am very much against the idea of turning HB into a no mask, no vaccine city. I do not want to catch covid again! I want
to feel comfortable around town and not worrying all the time if I am going to catch a virus. Please do not pass this
agenda item.
Kathy Seaberg
8766 Tulare Drive,405 C
Huntington Beach CA 92646
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Moore, Tania
From: Lorraine Gayer <Igayer@msn.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 3:50 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Cc: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Letter to Huntington Beach City Council Regarding Agenda Items for September 5, 2023
City Council Meeting
To:The Huntington Beach City Council
From: Lorraine Gayer
Huntington Beach Resident Since 1970
Voter
September 4,2023
To the members of The Huntington Beach City Council:
I am concerned about a number of agenda items for the September 5,2023, city council meeting. My specific concerns are as follows.
I am adamantly opposed to the shameful measures proposed by the Huntington Beach City Council majority to weaken the city's long-standing
stated commitment to protect human dignity.
I also oppose the dissolution of the city's Human Relations Committee at a time when our city needs more than ever to enhance
communication between the various communities within our city.
I oppose the elimination of other volunteer city committees.This action, if passed, diminishes the involvement of city residents in city
governance.This makes the city less democratic
I also oppose the proposed"No Mask, No Vaccine Mandate"measure.We live in a time of unpredictable health needs. It is foolish to
foreclose the ability of the city to deal with whatever health threats may arise in the future.This measure puts the very lives of citizens of the city
at risk.
I also oppose the censure of Councilperson Moser. Councilperson Moser's free speech rights as an elected representative should be
protected. Should this censure pass, I urge Councilperson Moser to seek a legal remedy.
In the many years that I have lived here since 1970, I have been impressed by the openness and decency in our city.The actions proposed by
the current Huntington Beach City Council majority make me ashamed of my city government.Additionally,the actions/positions taken by the
city council majority and the city attorney put the city in financial jeopardy.
Lorraine Gayer
16682 Lovell Lane
Huntington Beach CA 92647
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Moore, Tania
From: laura sire <Ilaurajjane@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:02 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Cc: laura sire
Subject: Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34.35. (Agenda dated Sept 5, 2023)
Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark, and Councilmembers Bolton, Burns, Kalmick,
and Moser,
My name is Laura Sire. I moved to Huntington Beach with my family when I was 14 years old. I am
now 75 years old so I've been here a long time, and have witnessed many changes over the
decades. I was a realtor in this city for about 10 years, and then made a career change to teaching
and taught 1st grade for 16 years. The last decade or so I've enjoyed volunteering and being of
service to HB.
Currently, I've been experiencing some health issues which have necessitated me stepping back from
my activities. However, I am writing today out of the urgency of the crisis I see the governance of
Huntington Beach facing.
I am appalled at what has occurred since the council majority Strickland, Van Der Mark, McKeon, and
Burns were sworn in December 2022. Public comments are heard but not really heard.
The "Thank you for being here" mechanically repeated by Mayor Strickland rings hollow as the CC
majority deconstructs all that is positive, inclusive, compassionate, and sound city government with
their robotic, pre-determined and thoughtless 4-3 votes.
That said, still in hopes of being heard I strongly ask for a NO vote on Agenda items
15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34, and 35.
Although ALL should be voted down, #'s 30,31,32,34 and 35 particularly warrant NO votes:
-30. VOTE NO. Introducing city charter amendment ballot measures for Mar 5, 2023 primary election.
*This item is the epitome of hypocrisy as it was brought forward by councilmembers who have
repeatedly stated that we should follow and not deviate from our City Charter. This is written as only
ONE agenda item and did not involve the electorate of our city. There are 3 measures but actually
include many negative impacts such as wasted $$$, voter ID requirement and other conditions that
make voting less accessible especially to those whose voices specifically NEED to be heard.
*This gives the Mayor alone the power to cancel city council meetings.
*$1,200,000 to be spent from City's general fund which is $ taxpayer $.
It solidifies the removal of the Pride Flag flying on city property.g
*Overall #30 must be a NO vote. If it is passed and these amendments are on the March ballot, it will
be a HUGE waste of money. When folks understand what these measures truly mean they will be
voted down.
There will be a campaign to educate and protect HB and ALL people living here by and before March
5th.
THIS WILL NOT PASS ON MARCH 5TH!
-31 VOTE NO -Approve the dissolution of the various and many boards, commissions, and
committees of HB. This is a clear and dangerous move to silence the voice of the people. It reeks of
authoritarianism.
-32 VOTE NO, NO NO! Consider adhoc's proposed policy on statement of human dignity. After
reading this abhorrent and insulting so called statement of human dignity, I find myself agreeing with
Councilmember Burns, however this is the version that should be cancelled. This draft excludes the
LGBTQIA+ community with an emphasis on those who identify as transgender. The fear and suffering
that this would cause those individuals including the youth in our city is immeasurable and this
statement is shameful and reprehensible.
-34 NO on Censure of Councilmember Moser. I watched the exchange between Councilmember
Moser and Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark multiple times. Why is this on the agenda? Councilmember
Moser was in control and simply asked needed questions of Van Der Mark when Mayor Strickland
announced that the ad-hoc committee to amend the human dignity statement would include her.
Considering Councilmember Van Der Mark's social media history, removal from a school board, and
photos with white supremacists, Councilmember Moser was performing her due diligence in
representing all of the people of Huntington Beach in making her best effort at obtaining the
truth. Councilmember VDM was the one who attacked Councilmember Moser, interrupting her and
yelling at her. She was the one who breached decorum. It is obvious to anyone who watches the clip.
You owe Councilmember Moser an apology. And because of her highly emotional and hostile denial
(which is in opposition to data) we the people of HB are still left wondering and wanting only to know
the truth concerning the Councilmember who is in this leadership position.
#35 proposed by Councilmember Van Der Mark is ignorant, reckless, and dangerous to the health
and safety of HB residents. VOTE NO!
Sincerely,
Laura Sire
(she/her)
PS I along with other residents will be watching Tuesday.
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Moore, Tania
From: Elizabeth SanFilippo <elizabethsanfilippo@fuller.edu>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:32 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate Suggested Resolution -- Opposed
Since I did not receive a confirmation for the email message below, I am resending if.
Thank you,
Elizabeth San Filippo
Forwarded message
From: Elizabeth SanFilippo<elizabethsanfilirn o(a fuller.edu>
Date: Monday, September 4, 2023
Subject: No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate Suggested Resolution --Opposed
To: Citv.Council@surfcity-hb.org
I am a Huntington Beach resident for over thirty years and am opposed to the suggestion that Huntington Beach
adopt a"No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate" Resolution. With COVID testing positivity rates rising in Orange
County according to the Orange County Health Care Agency, the city should commit to promoting public
health information to our residents to protect all people, especially people at risk. Older people have a greater
risk for COVID and its complications, and approximately 19% of Huntington Beach's population are 65 years
old or older.
Private businesses should be able to implement mask requirements to protect their customers and employees.
Healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities, and healthcare
provider offices have required patients and visitors to wear masks after the mask mandates were lifted. I visit
church members in hospitals regularly and wear a mask to prevent exposing them to a contagious disease.
Thank you for your consideration.
Elizabeth San Filippo
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:41 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: City Council Meeting 9-5-23 re: Item 35
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From:StarsStripes<starsstripes@me.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 2:38:11 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: City Council Meeting 9-5-23 re: Item 35
I fully support Item 35 for the following reasons:
• Huntington Beach should be a sanctuary city from Mask Mandates.
• Huntington Beach should be a sanctuary city from Vaccine Mandates.
• The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated that Americans who have received
mRNA shots for Covid are now at a higher risk of infection from new variants of the virus than those who
are unvaccinated. https://slavnews.com/news/cdc-vaccinated-higher-risk-covid-than-unvaxxed/
Sincerely,
Robert Cloyd
City of Huntington Beach Resident
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:42 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: City Council Meeting 9/5/23
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From: Diane Pavesic<dianepavesic@cs.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 3:09:52 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: City Council Meeting 9/5/23
Dear City Council,
I am a 33 year resident of Huntington Beach, Registered Nurse, employed as an independent contractor for the City of
Huntington Beach, and a member of the Friends of the Huntington Beach Library. Please consider the following
comments on the upcoming agenda.
23-734 Human Dignity
The proposed revision to the Policy on Human Dignity will further propagate the palpable divisions in our community.
There is no need to a revise a policy that is inclusive of the diversity in our community.The proposed wording will
adversely affect the human rights of my clients.
23-741 City Library Materials
As an active member of the multiple Huntington Beach Library branches it is clear that our employed Librarians are
actively and creatively engaged with the community members. Previous City Council Meetings have demonstrated
miscommunication and disregard for the education of the City Library staff.Transparency in communication will be
necessary to the citizens of Huntington Beach in regards to the oversight committee which is redundant when
Huntington Beach employs librarians who comprehend their job description.
23-738 No Mask/No Vaccine Mandate
As a Licensed Registered Nurse, educated in science, practices saving lives and a citizen of Huntington Beach the
proposal to ban universal mask and vaccine mandates is a dangerous overreach, and demonstrates a lack of care and
safety for the residents and visitors to our City.The future of future pandemics is likely and unclear at this time. If the
proposed ban is approved we will open the City to further lawsuits which it already has an abundance of. Please
reconsider this proposal and leave future medical decisions to the people who are educated in their respective field.
Thank you.
Respectively submitted,
Diane Pavesic, BSN, CCM
Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:42 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd:Agenda Item 35, 9-5-23
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Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 3:20:50 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Agenda Item 35, 9-5-23
I support Agenda Item 35
There is a very long list of"after the fact"truths for supporting this Agenda Item.
Thank you Mayor Pro Tern Gracey Van Der Mark!
Jean Cloyd
Resident of Huntington Beach
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:43 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd:Agenda item for no mask/no vaccine
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From: Kathy Seaberg<kathyseabergl@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 3:33:43 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Agenda item for no mask/no vaccine
As a senior resident of Huntington Beach, I am definitely against the no mask, no vaccine agenda item. I want to be able
to enjoy my city without worrying if the person standing next to me, without a mask, is vaccinated or going to spread
covid. Please do not pass this agenda item.
Kathy Seaberg
8766 Tularae Drive,405C
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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Moore, Tania
From: george sire <gunahound@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:55 PM
To: laura sire; supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Cc: laura sire
Subject: Re: Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34.35. (Agenda dated Sept 5, 2023)
Nicely put together.
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
On Monday, September 4, 2023, 4:02 PM, laura sire<llaurajjane@yahoo.com> wrote
Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark, and Councilmembers Bolton,
Burns, Kalmick, and Moser,
My name is Laura Sire. I moved to Huntington Beach with my family when I was 14
years old. I am now 75 years old so I've been here a long time, and have witnessed
many changes over the decades. I was a realtor in this city for about 10 years, and then
made a career change to teaching and taught 1st grade for 16 years. The last decade
or so I've enjoyed volunteering and being of service to HB.
Currently, I've been experiencing some health issues which have necessitated me
stepping back from my activities. However, I am writing today out of the urgency of the
crisis I see the governance of Huntington Beach facing.
I am appalled at what has occurred since the council majority Strickland, Van Der Mark,
McKeon, and Burns were sworn in December 2022. Public comments are heard but not
really heard.
The "Thank you for being here" mechanically repeated by Mayor Strickland rings hollow
as the CC majority deconstructs all that is positive, inclusive, compassionate, and sound
city government with their robotic, pre-determined and thoughtless 4-3 votes.
That said, still in hopes of being heard I strongly ask for a NO vote on Agenda items
15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34, and 35.
Although ALL should be voted down, #'s 30,31,32,34 and 35 particularly warrant NO
votes:
-30. VOTE NO. Introducing city charter amendment ballot measures for Mar 5, 2023
primary election.
*This item is the epitome of hypocrisy as it was brought forward by councilmembers
who have repeatedly stated that we should follow and not deviate from our City
Charter. This is written as only ONE agenda item and did not involve the electorate of
our city. There are 3 measures but actually include many negative impacts such as
wasted $$$, voter ID requirement and other conditions that make voting less accessible
especially to those whose voices specifically NEED to be heard.
1
*This gives the Mayor alone the power to cancel city council meetings.
*$1,200,000 to be spent from City's general fund which is $ taxpayer $.
It solidifies the removal of the Pride Flag flying on city property.g
*Overall #30 must be a NO vote. If it is passed and these amendments are on the
March ballot, it will be a HUGE waste of money. When folks understand what these
measures truly mean they will be voted down.
There will be a campaign to educate and protect HB and ALL people living here by and
before March 5th.
THIS WILL NOT PASS ON MARCH 5TH!
-31 VOTE NO -Approve the dissolution of the various and many boards, commissions,
and committees of HB. This is a clear and dangerous move to silence the voice of the
people. It reeks of authoritarianism.
-32 VOTE NO, NO NO! Consider adhoc's proposed policy on statement of human
dignity. After reading this abhorrent and insulting so called statement of human dignity,
I find myself agreeing with Councilmember Burns, however this is the version that
should be cancelled. This draft excludes the LGBTQIA+ community with an emphasis
on those who identify as transgender. The fear and suffering that this would cause
those individuals including the youth in our city is immeasurable and this statement is
shameful and reprehensible.
-34 NO on Censure of Councilmember Moser. I watched the exchange between
Councilmember Moser and Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark multiple times. Why is this
on the agenda? Councilmember Moser was in control and simply asked needed
questions of Van Der Mark when Mayor Strickland announced that the ad-hoc
committee to amend the human dignity statement would include her. Considering
Councilmember Van Der Mark's social media history, removal from a school board, and
photos with white supremacists, Councilmember Moser was performing her due
diligence in representing all of the people of Huntington Beach in making her best effort
at obtaining the truth. Councilmember VDM was the one who attacked Councilmember
Moser, interrupting her and yelling at her. She was the one who breached decorum. It
is obvious to anyone who watches the clip.
You owe Councilmember Moser an apology. And because of her highly emotional and
hostile denial (which is in opposition to data) we the people of HB are still left wondering
and wanting only to know the truth concerning the Councilmember who is in this
leadership position.
#35 proposed by Councilmember Van Der Mark is ignorant, reckless, and dangerous to
the health and safety of HB residents. VOTE NO!
Sincerely,
Laura Sire
(she/her)
PS I along with other residents will be watching Tuesday.
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Moore, Tania
From: vanessaweb@aol.com
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:47 PM
To: laura sire; supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Cc: laura sire
Subject: Re: Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34.35. (Agenda dated Sept 5, 2023)
Laura, that is a great letter!! Thanks for letting me read it. I know you'll be there in spirit tomorrow night. V
Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
On Monday, September 4, 2023, 4:02 PM, laura sire <llaurajjane@yahoo.com> wrote
Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark, and Councilmembers Bolton,
Burns, Kalmick, and Moser,
My name is Laura Sire. I moved to Huntington Beach with my family when I was 14
years old. I am now 75 years old so I've been here a long time, and have witnessed
many changes over the decades. I was a realtor in this city for about 10 years, and then
made a career change to teaching and taught 1st grade for 16 years. The last decade
or so I've enjoyed volunteering and being of service to HB.
Currently, I've been experiencing some health issues which have necessitated me
stepping back from my activities. However, I am writing today out of the urgency of the
crisis I see the governance of Huntington Beach facing.
I am appalled at what has occurred since the council majority Strickland, Van Der Mark,
McKeon, and Burns were sworn in December 2022. Public comments are heard but not
really heard.
The "Thank you for being here" mechanically repeated by Mayor Strickland rings hollow
as the CC majority deconstructs all that is positive, inclusive, compassionate, and sound
city government with their robotic, pre-determined and thoughtless 4-3 votes.
That said, still in hopes of being heard I strongly ask for a NO vote on Agenda items
15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34, and 35.
Although ALL should be voted down, #'s 30,31,32,34 and 35 particularly warrant NO
votes:
-30. VOTE NO. Introducing city charter amendment ballot measures for Mar 5, 2023
primary election.
*This item is the epitome of hypocrisy as it was brought forward by councilmembers
who have repeatedly stated that we should follow and not deviate from our City
Charter. This is written as only ONE agenda item and did not involve the electorate of
our city. There are 3 measures but actually include many negative impacts such as
wasted $$$, voter ID requirement and other conditions that make voting less accessible
especially to those whose voices specifically NEED to be heard.
*This gives the Mayor alone the power to cancel city council meetings.
*$1,200,000 to be spent from City's general fund which is $ taxpayer $.
It solidifies the removal of the Pride Flag flying on city property.g
*Overall #30 must be a NO vote. If it is passed and these amendments are on the
March ballot, it will be a HUGE waste of money. When folks understand what these
measures truly mean they will be voted down.
There will be a campaign to educate and protect HB and ALL people living here by and
before March 5th.
THIS WILL NOT PASS ON MARCH 5TH!
-31 VOTE NO -Approve the dissolution of the various and many boards, commissions,
and committees of HB. This is a clear and dangerous move to silence the voice of the
people. It reeks of authoritarianism.
-32 VOTE NO, NO NO! Consider adhoc's proposed policy on statement of human
dignity. After reading this abhorrent and insulting so called statement of human dignity,
I find myself agreeing with Councilmember Burns, however this is the version that
should be cancelled. This draft excludes the LGBTQIA+ community with an emphasis
on those who identify as transgender. The fear and suffering that this would cause
those individuals including the youth in our city is immeasurable and this statement is
shameful and reprehensible.
-34 NO on Censure of Councilmember Moser. I watched the exchange between
Councilmember Moser and Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark multiple times. Why is this
on the agenda? Councilmember Moser was in control and simply asked needed
questions of Van Der Mark when Mayor Strickland announced that the ad-hoc
committee to amend the human dignity statement would include her. Considering
Councilmember Van Der Mark's social media history, removal from a school board, and
photos with white supremacists, Councilmember Moser was performing her due
diligence in representing all of the people of Huntington Beach in making her best effort
at obtaining the truth. Councilmember VDM was the one who attacked Councilmember
Moser, interrupting her and yelling at her. She was the one who breached decorum. It
is obvious to anyone who watches the clip.
You owe Councilmember Moser an apology. And because of her highly emotional and
hostile denial (which is in opposition to data) we the people of HB are still left wondering
and wanting only to know the truth concerning the Councilmember who is in this
leadership position.
#35 proposed by Councilmember Van Der Mark is ignorant, reckless, and dangerous to
the health and safety of HB residents. VOTE NO!
Sincerely,
Laura Sire
(she/her)
PS I along with other residents will be watching Tuesday.
2
Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:58 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Mask and Vaccine Mandate
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From: Lisa Angela Gibilie<gidancer@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday,September 4, 2023 4:50:28 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Mask and Vaccine Mandate
I think it is unnecessary to have a mandate on this. It will be easier and less likely to be contested if the city just adopts a
no enforcement policy on this instead.
The Supreme Court in Jacobson v. Massachusetts decided that states can impose vaccination mandates in a public
health emergency. Businesses and medical clinics like Kaiser also have the right to vaccine or mask protocols.
It was found that once the Covid vaccine came out Red states had much higher deaths per capita due to Covid than did
Blue states. For red and blue America, a glaring divide in COVID-19 death rates persists 2 years later-ABC News
(go.com)
As for wearing a mask, I feel I have the freedom to wear a mask or any other article of clothing I want to. You want to limit
mask wearing to people who are ill, but what about kids going for Halloween, what about people with respiratory
conditions who wear it when allergies are up or the air quality is poor. It is interesting that the original mask mandates
came from Jim Crow America to prevent criminals and the KKK from wearing masks. Do the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers,
etc want to give up their masks and risk identification? People who want to wear masks should not be targeted for verbal
or physical abuse because of their choice.
Much easier to just not enforce mask and vaccine mandates.
When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.
Willie Nelson Oa
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.
Jimi Hendrix
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From: ELENOR GRUENEBAUM <legreentree@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 6:13 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Please Do Your Jobs
Forwarded message
From: ELENOR GRUENEBAUM<legreentree@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Sep 3, 2023, 2:39 PM
Subject: Please Do Your Jobs
To:<supplementalComm@surfcitvhb.org>
Dear Council Members,
All the posturing and fingerpointing...we won't impose masking, she questions my belief in holocaust, I'm on your side,
he's on their side..etc.This is like a bunch of high schoolers!!
Stop wasting taxpayer money on grandstanding and making political points and devote your energy to solving our
problems with adequate housing, road repair, public safety, fiscal oversight, etc. In other words do what you were
elected to do!
Absolutely childish!!
Eleanor Gruenebaum
Huntington Beach 92648
I.
Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 6:36 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Concerns over agenda items on the 9/5/2023
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From: kate healy<kate@jrdb.org>
Sent: Monday,September 4, 2023 5:07:59 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Concerns over agenda items on the 9/5/2023
I am writing to convey my concerns and disagreement with several agenda items on Tuesday night's city council
meetings.
I am opposed to Council Member Natalie Moser being censured. Council Member Moser, as an elected official, has a
responsibility to ask questions that the residents of Huntington Beach have concerning behaviors and associations of
Council Member Van Der Mark,at no time was she unprofessional.
I do not agree with, nor do I condone the suggested city's Declaration of Policy of Human Dignity-the current one was
about inclusion, the proposed one is transphobic, homophobic and in violation of the recent Supreme Court ruling, as
Justice Gorsuch detailed in his majority opinion on the Title VII ruling, as well as excludes those who are non-binary, and
intersex.
I am against the requiring of voter identification, it is against California voter laws, and disproportionately effects
minorities as explained by the non-partisan group,The League of Women's Voter's httos://www.lwv.org/blog/whats-so-
bad-about-voter-id-laws
I am against Amendment No. 2.This issue has been covered at nauseum and is opposed by the majority of HB residents
as seen at every Council meeting where this was brought up.As a City we have lost contacts and business due to this
stance.As it has been pointed out,the Council already had the power to not fly any flags except the ones they vote on-
this will limit flying our sister city's flag as well as the Olympic Flag. It is a thinly veiled message of"unwelcome" to the
LGBTQ Community.
I am opposed to Amendment No. 3 where Council Members can cancel a regular City Council meeting.These are
scheduled in advance, residents plan for them, Council Members are elected to do a job and meetings are part of that.
I also oppose the "No mask and no vaccine mandate' as a city-it is an over reach of the City to legislate, especially when
science supports wearing masks to lower respiratory contamination -
Council Member Van Der Mark's argument does not consider those who were at higher risk and needed those around
them to protect them (much like those undergoing Cancer treatments will often need those around them to mask) nor
does it take into consideration the future.
I believe these items will create even more legal problems as well as PR problems for our city... AND mostly, are not
kind, and do not represent the majority of the residents of Huntington Beach.
I.
As I have witnessed time and time again,the current majority of the City Council is not listening to the majority of the
residents in HB and will vote how their extreme supporters have pressured them to vote, seemingly to forget that the
City Council is a non-partisan role and policies should reflect the majority of their constituents.
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 7:09 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: HB Council Meeting/9-5-2023
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Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 5:18:41 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: HB Council Meeting/9-5-2023
Re Agenda Items#30,#32,#
I oppose placing any of the proposed Charter Amendments on the upcoming ballot especially the Voter ID proposal
which is a thinly-veiled and reprehensible attempt at voter suppression.All three proposed ballot items in the context of
taxpayer expense and constitutionality appear to be unwarranted, unjustifiable, and untimely. I also question whether
Amendment 2 is legal in that it shows three separate and distinct issues for consideration-flags, budget cycle, and
elected terms of office. I thought Councilperson Burn's proposal to limit speech by codifying flag-flying restrictions had
already been expanded to make an "Olympic" exception and I believe the other items have lost in previous elections.
The proposed city-wide ban on mask and vaccine mandates is yet another incoherent and unenforceable offering by the
Mayor Pro Tem. Wouldn't this ban be in direct conflict with policies administered by local institutions of public
education, public health, and public safety? How contradictory that the Mayor Pro Tem seems poised to approve other
agenda items that effectively inoculate the City Attorney against any challenges to his decisions or authority.The
proposal to censure Councilperson Moser is obviously highly partisan,vindictive, and hypocritical.The rewritten Policy
on Human Dignity is an affront to human compassion and a slap in the face to the original authors and their intent. I
view all of these proposals as insults to civility and beneath the dignity of any Councilperson who took an oath of office. I
suspect that at least some of these proposals are designed to distract from the exorbitant amounts of litigation fees
incurred by the City Council and its City Attorney.This all smacks of governing by lawsuit, obfuscation, and partisan fiat.
And, how ironic that the meeting will kick off by highlighting a recognition ceremony by the Friends of the Library in a
chamber whose Council majority is anything but friendly to the City Library professionals and volunteers(and actively
seeks to undermine their authority and judgment). I've lived in Huntington Beach since 1980 and have seen many
rancorous meetings. However, I've never before seen so many citizens so willing to stand at the Council podium so often
and say, "You should be ashamed of yourselves." I echo those sentiments and will be voting against all proposed Charter
Amendments should they reach ballot status as well as the Council members who sponsored and supported them.
Cheryl Elliott(43-year resident of Huntington Beach)
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Moore, Tania
From: Melanie Tioleco-Cheng <melanietcm@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 7:48 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Sept 5 Agenda
To the HB Mayor and City Council,
There are many things I could write about regarding the agenda for Sept 5, but I want to start with
saying I disagree with the censure of Council Member Moser. She had a valid questions regarding
the background and ideology of council members who are supposed to head the committee on
Human Dignity and Respect.
In regard to that motion, if it was TRULY meant to be about human dignity and respect, then it would
include language that was more inclusive rather than divisive. As it reads now, the Policy on Human
Dignity is a dig at nonbinary and gender fluid individuals. Is this really what our city council wants to
be known for? For limiting access to books via book bans (a rose by any other name is still a book
ban/censorship)? For continuing to put Huntington Beach on the map with decreasing affordable
housing options? And for giving in to a minority of people who would endanger others by saying that
they are not accepted in our city?
In addition, we cannot predict the future, so stating that mask mandates cannot be implemented is
premature and unnecessary.
Please focus on the city of Huntington Beach--we have many issues we need to contend with
and we do not need to be making unnecessary motions that may contradict with county and
state motions, which may cause further lawsuits when we are already in debt due to the
unnecessary payout to the Pacific Air Show.
Sincerely,
Melanie Tioleco-Cheng
Moore, Tania
From: Seth Matson <seth@matsongraphics.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 7:53 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Concerns and Dissent Regarding Recent City Council Actions
Once more,the City Council continues to enact policies that do not align with the views of the majority of the residents
of Huntington Beach.
Regarding the censure of Councilwoman Natalie Moser, it is widely known that Ms.Vandermark has affiliations with hate
groups like the Proud Boys, and there is clear photographic and video evidence of her participating in their rallies. Ms.
Moser had every right to express her concerns about how Vandermark's associations might influence her opinions. Ms.
Moser was exercising her First Amendment rights, and we should not censure her.
The promotion of a trans and homophobic agenda through flags and the "right to dignity" is divisive and offensive.The
use of coded language is apparent, and your intentions are clear.
The act of banning books parallels historical events like those during the time of Hitler and the Nazis.
Regarding the elimination of mask mandates, it is crucial to prioritize public health. Huntington Beach is a city in
California, and those who disagree with this approach should consider relocating.Vandermark's views on Covid-19,
based on conspiracy theories and false information, have led her to advocate for the removal of mandates.
The implementation of voter ID checks and ballot box monitoring is unnecessary and a misuse of taxpayer funds.
Lastly, Mayor Tony Strickland's history of paying$40,000.00 in fines for ethical violations in campaigning raises concerns
about his suitability for his position.This City Council appears to lack genuine values and a commitment to the well-being
of the city's residents.
As a homeowner for 21 years and a business owner in this city, and living here since the 70's, I strongly oppose the
proposals outlined in this agenda. Spending over a million dollars on new policies and adding them to the voting agenda
is a wasteful use of time and money. We must also address the issue of the missing seven million dollars and focus on
addressing our homeless problem. Empty promises from our leaders do not benefit the residents of this city.
Sincerely, Seth Matson
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Moore, Tania
From: Paula Shawa <PShawa@outlook.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 8:06 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Sept. 5 City Council Mtg./Agenda Item 35/No Covid MarksNaccine mandate
I strongly oppose this proposed resolution, which is further confirmation of Gracey Van Der Mark's
ignorance and stupidity.
Paula Shawa, 16822 Edgewater Lane, HB
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From: Juana Mueller <juanamueller33@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 8:22 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Council Agenda, Sept. 5, 2023
Dear City Council of Huntington Beach,
Respectfully, I consider a number of items on this Sept. 5, 2023 Council Agenda dangerous to our City and I believe they
lead toward a dismantling of a democratic way of governance.
Therefore I ask for a NO vote o the following items:
#30(no charter amendments, no March 5, 2024 ballot)
#31 (no dissolving boards and committees)
#32 (no change to policy on human dignity)
#34(no censure of Councilmember Moser)
#35 ((no resolution to be "no mask no vaccine" city)
Respectfully submitted,
Sincerely,
Juana Mueller.
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From: Jessamyn Garner <jessamyngarner@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:33 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Please oppose agenda items 15, 16, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I wish I could attend the meeting tonight,but unfortunately I was exposed to Covid over the weekend. I want to
keep my neighbors safe so I plan to stay home.
As a resident of Huntington Beach, I am appalled by many items on tonight's agenda. The policies and
decisions that are being considered are hurtful to minorities in this community and they do not represent my
values of inclusion and integrity.
I urge you to oppose agenda items 15, 16, 29, 30, 31,32,34, and 35.
Specifically, as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I reject the statement of Human Dignity that has been
warped to include transphobic rhetoric that will directly impact my ability to live in this community.
I know based on previous behavior and voting records from the council that this email and the hundreds of
other comments you will receive in the next 18 hours will not likely change your minds. Just know that your
constituents are paying attention to your actions and we will vote accordingly. Making it harder for us to vote
and passing threatening policies will not deter us from showing up to the polls. On the contrary, it will
galvanize us and we will show up in even greater numbers.
We won't allow this city to continue to be led by hateful rhetoric and exclusionary policies.
Jessamyn Garner
(they/them)
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From: Sumi Yata <sumiyata@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:31 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: 9/5 Agenda items
Dear City Council,
Sadly, I am writing to you again to express my outrage over proposed agenda items.
Regarding the charter amendments:
First, the charter amendments are the height of hypocrisy to be supported by the majority, who
made it a huge part of their campaign to never change the charter. Secondly, the proposed
changes are solutions in search of a problem. We do not have any voter fraud problems in
Orange County, or in California in general. The OC Registrar runs an impeccable election system
and not once has Huntington Beach had a problem with any of it. Asking now for voter IDs and
ballot box watching is solely to cater to right wing conspiracists!
Additionally, these amendments themselves are going to cost the city over a million dollars just
to have an election over! How can we be spending this money after our June meeting in which
the majority said we didn't have enough money to run the city and threatened to close the
libraries to make ends meet? Where is this million dollars going to come from? Where will the
untold millions come from after the city is inevitably sued for these items that run against OC
and California voter laws? How does the city plan to budget for implementing these items??
Should we expect more library and park closures to pay for these conspiracies?
Lastly, changing the clerk qualifications smacks of cronyism! Why would we want an important
office like City Clerk to be less qualified? It makes no sense other than to put someone in office
that this majority will directly benefit from.
On the Human Dignity statement, I encourage the council to rewrite this horrendous statement.
Why are including statements about gender and keeping them separate? In addition to being
scientifically inaccurate (since you used the word genetic in order to give it cover as having
scientific value) it is harmful to more people than just trans individuals (who are less than 1% of
the population) to seek to pigeon hole people into just one type of gender expression. The city
should focus on city business and leave trans people alone.
On becoming a "No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate" city: Hopefully, we will never have a
situation like we had with the early stages of the pandemic, which is still around, in case you
haven't noticed!! But, if it should happen, why would we have this kind of mandate when masks
and vaccines have been proven to be effective!!
Which brings me to my last point, on the censure of Councilwoman Moser: should the council
censure Councilwoman Moser for asking a valid question? Councilwoman VanDerMark's
own Youtube channel asked that question. How is Moser now to be punished for asking the
same of VanDerMark? Why is Council Member Burns not being censured for inferring that
librarians and library staff pedofiles and groomers at the June 20th meeting?
How are we so far removed from human decency that we have to question strongly held beliefs
of our council members? It is because the majority on this council continue to push items that
are not only unnecessary and costly, but that lack compassion and understanding of our fellow
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residents. Tonight's shameful agenda highlights just how far the majority of this council have
strayed from their own promises, and from the will of the residents of Huntington Beach.
I am saddened and outraged when I read the many articles about Huntington Beach in the
newspaper. What kind of city have we become? Sadly, I know the emails that you read about
these items are going to fall on deaf ears. You DO NOT represent our city well!
Jane Yata
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From: Erin Spivey <erinisalibrarian@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:04 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Tonight's agenda items
Dear City Council,
I am once again writing to city council to express my dismay and outrage over proposed agenda items.
On the charter amendments:
First, the charter amendments are the height of hypocrisy to be supported by the majority, who made it a huge part of
their campaign to never change the charter. Secondly, the proposed changes are solutions in search of a problem. We
do not have any voter fraud problems in Orange County, or in California in general. The OC Registrar runs an impeccable
election system and not once has Huntington Beach had a problem with any of it. Asking now for voter IDs and ballot
box watching is solely to cater to right wing conspiracists!
Additionally, these amendments themselves are going to cost the city over a million dollars just to have an election over!
How can we be spending this money after our June meeting in which the majority said we didn't have enough money to
run the city and threatened to close the libraries to make ends meet? Where is this million dollars going to come
from? Where will the untold millions come from after the city is inevitably sued for these items that run against OC and
California voter laws? How does the city plan to budget for implementing these items??Should we expect more
library and park closures to pay for these conspiracies?
Lastly, changing the clerk qualifications smacks of cronyism! Why would we want an important office like City Clerk to
be less qualified? It makes no sense other than to put someone in office that this majority will directly benefit from.
On the Human Dignity statement, I encourage the council to rewrite this horrendous statement. Why are including
statements about gender and keeping them separate? In addition to being scientifically inaccurate (since you used the
word genetic in order to give it cover as having scientific value) it is harmful to more people than just trans individuals
(who are less than 1%of the population) to seek to pigeon hole people into just one type of gender expression. The city
should focus on city business and leave trans people alone.
On becoming a "No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate" city, I hope and pray we never experience another pandemic in our
lifetimes. But should that occur, why do we need to set ourselves up again as a place opposed to science and
compassion?
Which brings me to my last point, on the censure of Councilwoman Moser: should the council censure Councilwoman
Moser for asking a valid question? Councilwoman VanDerMark's own Youtube channel asked that question. How is
Moser now to be punished for asking the same of VanDerMark? Why is Council Member Burns not being censured for
inferring that librarians and library staff pedofiles and groomers at the June 20th meeting?
How are we so far removed from human decency that we have to question strongly held beliefs of our council
members? It is because the majority on this council continue to push items that are not only unnecessary and costly,
but that lack compassion and understanding of our fellow residents. Tonight's shameful agenda highlights just how far
the majority of this council have strayed from their own promises, and from the will of the residents of Huntington
Beach.
Erin Spivey
30 year resident
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From: Ann Palmer <714anniep@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:04 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Agenda item support 19, 31, 32, 34, 35
App was frozen this morning.
-Ann Palmer
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From: LISE MILLER <genereaux@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:56 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Oppose 158, 30, 31, 32, 34, and 35
Dear Council,
Please consider the following recommendations:
Oppose Item #15B
There is no explanation why the Council would hire the lowest rated advocacy firm when judged by our own
Intergovernmental Relations Committee. A rubric was developed for evaluating the proposals that were submitted in
response to the RFP and then the IRC recommended hiring the highest ranked firm, but the Council is poised to hire the
lowest ranked firm instead. Without explanation, this seems to be a waste of our tax dollars.
Oppose Item #30
I strongly oppose moving any of the proposed charter amendments to the primary ballot. They were not drafted in
accordance with our own rules or charter requirements. There was no citizen commission, only a 3 person ad hoc
committee that developed these behind closed doors. None of them are needed for good governance of our city.
Oppose Item #31
I strongly oppose dissolving the city's commissions and committees. They are made up of citizens which allow the
Council to have the most direct input from our citizens on varying topics of concern in our city.
Oppose Item #32
I strongly oppose the adoption of the ad hoc committee's "rewrite" of the Policy on Human Dignity. The 2021 version
was thorough, complete and inclusive. Not only is this new version incomplete, it is actually exclusive and transphobic. I
would be embarrassed for people to know that I live in a city that has published such a horrible document.
Oppose Item #34
I strongly oppose censuring Councilmember Moser for asking a relevant question. When Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark
was selected to be part of the ad hoc committee to reevaluate a policy that addresses the Holocaust and hate crimes, it
is certainly relevant to know if any of the 3 members charged with that task holds any biases. Van Der Mark has never
publicly answered the questions that have been swirling around the community for years. I am more concerned that
Van Der Mark responded to the reasonable query by shouting and calling Moser a liar. That seems a much more
egregious offense.
Oppose Item #35
There have been no mask or vaccine mandates in place for months, if not years. This agenda item seems to be placed
just to get people riled up (as if there isn't enough on this agenda). I oppose this waste of time.
Thank you!
Sent from my iPad
Switzer, Donna
From: Ada Hand <adajhand@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:51 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: No on #35
Just as the pandemic numbers are climbing higher,you put on the agenda a resolution to be a no mask and no vaccine
city?You are idiots.You don't protect your employees or your citizens by this resolution.Your stupid supporters who
don't want to wear a mask or get vaccinated already have that right.Your resolution will just make it more difficult for
people with health conditions to live and work in this city.
Ada J. Hand,Secretary
H.B. Mobile Home Resident Coalition
714-717-1294(cell)
adajhand@gmail.com
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Switzer, Donna
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:46 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: FW: No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate Suggested Resolution -- Opposed
From: Elizabeth SanFilippo<elizabethsanfilippo@fuller.edu>
Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 8:35 AM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate Suggested Resolution --Opposed
Since I didn't receive a confirmation email, I am resending this email.
Thank you,
Elizabeth San Filippo
Forwarded message
From: Elizabeth SanFilippo <elizabethsanfilippo@fuller.edu>
Date: Monday, September 4, 2023
Subject: No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate Suggested Resolution-- Opposed
To: City.Council@surfcity-hb.org
I am a Huntington Beach resident for over thirty years and am opposed to the suggestion that Huntington Beach
adopt a"No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate"Resolution. With COVID testing positivity rates rising in Orange
County according to the Orange County Health Care Agency, the city should commit to promoting public
health information to our residents to protect all people, especially people at risk. Older people have a greater
risk for COVID and its complications, and approximately 19% of Huntington Beach's population are 65 years
old or older.
Private businesses should be able to implement mask requirements to protect their customers and employees.
Healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities, and healthcare
provider offices have required patients and visitors to wear masks after the mask mandates were lifted. I visit
church members in hospitals regularly and wear a mask to prevent exposing them to a contagious disease.
Thank you for your consideration.
Elizabeth San Filippo
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From: Lisa Angela Gibilie <qidancer@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:48 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fw: Mask and Vaccine Mandate
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 at 04:50:28 PM PDT
Subject: Mask and Vaccine Mandate
I think it is unnecessary to have a mandate on this. It will be easier and less likely to be contested if the city just adopts a
no enforcement policy on this instead.
The Supreme Court in Jacobson v. Massachusetts decided that states can impose vaccination mandates in a public
health emergency. Businesses and medical clinics like Kaiser also have the right to vaccine or mask protocols.
It was found that once the Covid vaccine came out Red states had much higher deaths per capita due to Covid than did
Blue states. For red and blue America, a glaring divide in COVID-19 death rates persists 2 years later-ABC News
(go.corn)
As for wearing a mask, I feel I have the freedom to wear a mask or any other article of clothing I want to. You want to limit
mask wearing to people who are ill, but what about kids going for Halloween, what about people with respiratory
conditions who wear it when allergies are up or the air quality is poor. It is interesting that the original mask mandates
came from Jim Crow America to prevent criminals and the KKK from wearing masks. Do the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers,
etc want to give up their masks and risk identification? People who want to wear masks should not be targeted for verbal
or physical abuse because of their choice.
Much easier to just not enforce mask and vaccine mandates.
When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.
Willie Nelson Oa
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.
Jimi Hendrix
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Switzer, Donna
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:45 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: FW: Comments Re: 9/5 Meeting
From:elainemeigs@socal.rr.com <elainemeigs@socal.rr.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:07 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: FW: Comments Re: 9/5 Meeting
Please reword the fourth bullet as follows: Censuring a council member for questioning the suitability of a colleague to a
very important role *destroys* appropriate and responsible oversight.
From:elainemeigs@socal.rr.com <elainemeigs@socal.rr.com>
Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 7:38 AM
To: 'city.council@surfcity-hb.org'<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Comments Re: 9/5 Meeting
I'll make it brief:
• Dissolution of commissions that make Huntington Beach a more civil place to live makes residents wonder who
you're serving. Please reconsider.
• Discouraging the use of masks and vaccines demonstrates a lack of lessons learned.
• There is no demonstrated fact-based need to restrict voting in Huntington Beach.
• Censuring a council member for questioning the suitability of a colleague to a very important role is called
appropriate and responsible oversight.
• Any statement on human dignity should reflect the entire community, and should not reflect the particular
religious or ideological views of individual council members.
I'd venture a guess the majority of registered voters in Huntington Beach don't approve of city council members who
breach the public trust, ignore public health needs, restrict voting rights, censure oversight, or limit human dignity with
personal views. Remember: We vote.And you will see a tremendous get out the vote effort for 2024.
Elaine Meigs
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From: Allie Plum <skyedawg007@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:31 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Agenda opposition 9/5/23
I oppose#30...#34...#35
City Council please listen to the people who elected you.
Allison E. Plum
MHRC VP
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From: Allie Plum <skyedawg007@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:28 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Against item 35
I oppose 35 on the 9/5/23 CC agenda.
Allison Plum
MHRC VP
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From: Dennis Pappas <ndoceanpappas@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:14 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: From Dennis approve 34 35 and changes to charter
From Dennis Pappas
Please approve changes to the HB Charter and also approve agenda items 34 and 35.
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From: Dennis Pappas <ndoceanpappas@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:13 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Approve 34 35 and Changes to Charter
Dear Mayor and. Council Members, please approve agenda items 34, 35 and approve charter changes. Thank you, Path
Pappas
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From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:05 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: FW: 9/5 City Council Feedback
From: Doug Schneider<doug.schneider@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 8:04 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:9/5 City Council Feedback
To Whom it May Concern:
I am a long-time resident of Huntington Beach and love the community, but have been troubled by the actions
of the new City Council majority. The best qualities of our American democracy are justice, equality, and due
process of law. Our government is made to represent the electorate. These qualities do not seem to be priorities
of the council majority,judging by many recent actions and many more under consideration currently.
Secret ad hoc meetings, concealing the terms of major legal settlements and bypassing public comment on key
issues suggest that the council majority does not want the public to know about their actions or to have a voice
in them. Inviting more money into the political process as the majority has recently done sends a message that
influence is for sale.
I don't have confidence that this council majority will do the right thing, but I am writing to include my voice in
the public record. I am opposed to agenda items 16, 30, 31, 32, 34 and 35.
Sincerely,
Doug Schneider
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From: Celeste Rybicki <celeste@celesterybicki.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 7:53 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Disgusted but not Defeated, NO on items 15,16, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35
Dear City Council Majority,
I am sure I'm not the first to mention that the attempt to throw all these issues on the agenda today,the day after a
holiday long weekend, is a slimy attempt to sneak them all in without giving the public adequate time to realize what
you're doing. I don't believe this will change how you vote,you've proven time and time again you do not care how the
residents of Huntington Beach really feel. However, I am writing to have it on record, so you cannot deny that your
constituents have reached out in opposition.
I and strongly against censuring Councilwoman Moser. Nothing she said was incorrect or inappropriate, she repeated the
same concerns many of us have about the Mayor Pro Tem. I do feel that GVDM lashing out against her, interrupting and
calling her a liar was unprofessional and inappropriate. If you're going to consider censure I would direct that towards
VanDerMark.
I am against the proposed amendments to the city charter. For a group that ran on keeping the city charter as is... I am so
confused as to why this is even happening. I didn't vote for any of you so I'm not particularly shocked or disappointed
but I assume many who voted for you do feel deceived.
I am so, so, so opposed to the modified Policy on Human Dignity. It is,to put it lightly, wholly undignified. If this offensive
monstrosity passes I expect there to be so much public pushback causing embarrassment (and very likely loss of
business)for our city. I can say from personal experience, in the past year I have had 3 pride flags stolen from my front
yard and in the past 8 years I have had zero attempts at grooming or anything inappropriate towards my children by the
HB librarians or public school system or drag queens,for that matter.
I'm writing this morning, not from a place of fear- because I am not afraid that you four(plus Gates, that's a whole other
corrupt mess) can truly destroy our city. I'm writing because I have hope that the good, kind, honest and loving
community I know here far far outnumbers you and your small-minded attempts. So here's one more email letting you
know we see what you're trying to do. I oppose items 15,16, 22, 29, 30, 31,32, 34, 35. I oppose your fascist, bigoted
power grabs.
Celeste Rybicki
HB resident and mother of 3
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From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 6:09 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Charter Amendments
Get Outlook for iOS
From: Kathy Dowling<kathyldowling@msn.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 12:12:47 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Charter Amendments
I am opposed to the decisions reached by your so called Ad Hoc Committee!
This self appointed group must have input from the community. You cannot lead in a vacuum. The"Fab Four"were
against the previous council's Charter Amendments and now you are doing the same thing. Safe Surf City opposes this
course of action and so do I.
There is no deliberation for the common good. The four of you vote as a block and do not want or regard input from
your community.
This agenda is a travesty! You want to take over voting but you have not financed such a vast proposal.The Human
Dignity is revised to your beliefs not the communities.You want to change the City Clerk's job description so that the
City Attorney's wife can apply. Does that even sound right. In business,you write the Job Description qualifications
based on the role and responsibilities, not the candidates qualifications.
Your plan to Censure a fellow council member is a foolish plan. Ms.Van Der Mark has created her own problems and
now she wants the three of you to provide cover.
I will end with my thoughts on the No Masks/No Vaccine proposal.With all the problems we have in this City, this is the
best you can come up with?
We will vote again and your actions will have consequences.
Sent from Mail for Windows
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Switzer, Donna
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 6:09 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Please read before the City council meeting September 5, 2023
Get Outlook for iOS
From:Ann Gaylord <aigodretail@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 12:02:55 AM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Please read before the City council meeting September 5, 2023
Dear City Council,
Please note,as a citizen and homeowner of Huntington Beach for 22 years, I strongly oppose the following items on the
agenda for Sept.5, 2023:
As a doctor, I strongly oppose the "No mask and no vaccine mandate". It is not supported action in the real health and
science community and it is a potential health danger for our community! It is completely unnecessary and a concerning
threat to our community members, especially for our more vulnerable family, neighbors, and friends. Also,one should
not feel comforted with the proposed exception that people who tested positive for COVID are able to wear a mask
under this mandate. COVID testing and reporting has drastically decreased and a person really has no way to know if
they are being exposed. It is also incorrect to assume that masks only protect against COVID.They also protect the
community from other diseases such as the flu/influenza,Tuberculosis, and other infections!
I am also opposed to the amendment of the Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity. It is offensive and encourages fear
mongering and hate towards our LGTBQ community.
Lastly, I do not feel that Council Member Natalie Moser should be censored for her comments as they related to
concerns that could potentially create a bias and a misrepresentation of our community.
Thank you for reviewing this letter.
Dr.Ann Gaylord
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Switzer, Donna
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 6:09 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Oppose Agenda Items#30, #31, #32, #34 and #35
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Sent: Monday,September 4, 2023 11:56:31 PM
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Subject:Oppose Agenda Items#30,#31,#32,#34 and #35
Dear Council Members,
Oppose Agenda Item#30
I am writing in opposition to all Charter amendments as proposed. The Orange County voting process is functioning
exceptionally well, and there is no need for the City of Huntington Beach to insert itself into the process at all. There is
no valid reason to spend money to "fix"what is not broken.The underlying message of these proposed voting process
changes is clearly an attempt to impose the council majority's false beliefs of voter fraud onto the citizens of HB.
It is also clear that Michael Gates is unduly influencing policy and changes to the City Charter to serve his own
interests. The citizens of HB need to pay attention here. The City Attorney is an employee of the City, and thereby
serves all residents. He reports to the City Council and is not the final say on anything. Where are the checks and
balances in these proposed changes to the City Attorney's role?
Oppose Agenda Items#31,#32, and #34
Mr. Strickland has demonstrated a very biased and narrow-minded approach to his role as Mayor. He has had ample
opportunity to bridge the divides that exist in this city. This is evidenced in his appointment of only his like-minded
colleagues on the council to almost every committee,to the exclusion of the minority members. Although,thanks to
Mr. Strickland,the minority on the council are not getting to do much on any committee,the minority retains an
extremely strong base of support. We would like to see their expertise, intelligence and empathy put to good use on
council matters, and not just be shoved aside.
A prime example of Mr.Strickland's bias is wanting to censure Ms. Moser, after it was very clearly Ms.Van Der Mark
who interrupted Ms. Moser to begin with, and began yelling at Ms. Moser. Mr.Strickland and others interrupted Ms.
Moser multiple times and didn't give her a chance to complete her thoughts. Also, I didn't catch which council member
it was who told Ms. Moser, "well, don't think," but whoever that was deserves to be censured.
Mr. Strickland could have shown some open-mindedness by including one of the non-majority council members on the
Ad-Hoc committee to revise the policy on Human Dignity. If he had, perhaps the tone of this entire council might have
been changed for the better. Openness and willingness to see and hear others' points of view takes courage, and sadly I
don't see that in Mr. Strickland.The dissolution of the Human Relations Committee also reflects a lack of courage on the
part of Mr. Burns and Ms.Van Der Mark, and demonstrates that they don't really care about issues faced by ALL
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residents, only those who agree with their opinions.
To follow up on that, the new draft policy on Human Dignity is appalling. It is clearly discriminating against LGBTQ+
residents and visitors, and in particular,transgender people. It also doesn't address hate incidents and crimes that DO
occur in our city against all minorities. I do not understand the fixation on sexual grooming. Again,this is where the
majority council members are imposing their beliefs on all residents. As much as you may not like it, minorities of all
kinds live in our city, and all have the same rights. HB has a very bad reputation for intolerance and bigotry, and I would
not be surprised if this goes against the city during the selection of host cities for the Olympic Games.
Oppose Agenda Item#35
I am also concerned with the ignorance exhibited in Ms.Van Der Mark's"No mask and vaccine mandate"
proposal. There are no mandates in place, and there are unlikely to be any in the future. However, Covid-19 continues
to take lives, and it has been scientifically proven that masks and vaccines help prevent infections, make them shorter,
less serious and reduce fatalities. What is wrong with that?
Respectfully,
Anne Gollay
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Switzer, Donna
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 6:07 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Proposed Agenda for Sept. 5
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Sent: Monday,September 4, 2023 10:19:12 PM
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Subject: Proposed Agenda for Sept. 5
Dear City Councils members,
I read the Agenda for the September 5 City Council meeting and want to state my concerns.
First I am appalled at Item 32, the Human Dignity document,which results in NO Dignity for some Huntington
Beach citizens. Are we trying to take Huntington Beach back to the Dark Ages?
Second, I'm also against Item 22,which will use reserve funds for lawyers' fees. Why are we supporting lawyers to
bring more unnecessary lawsuits? There needs to be more information and openness on where this money is going.
Third, I'm concerned about Item 16 which seems to me to be an effort to damage one of the great institutions in
HB, our wonderful libraries and librarians.
Other Agenda Items I'm opposed to are 15, 29, 30, 31, 34 and 35.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Whitesell
17922 Shoreham Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714-846-8978
jswhitesell3211@yahoo.com
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From: Diane <dianesgotopnions@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 1:20 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Oppose Item #35
There have been no mask or vaccine mandates in place for months, if not years. This agenda item seems to be placed
just to get people riled up(as if there isn't enough on this agenda). I oppose this waste of time.
I also wonder if Ms.Van Der Mark is expecting that this measure would demand that private property owners abide by
her wishes. Does her vision prevent a citizen from requiring someone entering their home or business to wear a
mask? What about medical facilities in the city? Would they be allowed to require masks?
Again,this item is absurd and I urge the council to vote no.
Diane James
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From: Anne Gollay <agollay@socal.rr.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 11:57 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Oppose Agenda Items #30, #31, #32, #34 and #35
Dear Council Members,
Oppose Agenda Item #30
I am writing in opposition to all Charter amendments as proposed. The Orange County voting process is functioning
exceptionally well, and there is no need for the City of Huntington Beach to insert itself into the process at all. There is
no valid reason to spend money to "fix"what is not broken.The underlying message of these proposed voting process
changes is clearly an attempt to impose the council majority's false beliefs of voter fraud onto the citizens of HB.
It is also clear that Michael Gates is unduly influencing policy and changes to the City Charter to serve his own interests.
The citizens of HB need to pay attention here. The City Attorney is an employee of the City, and thereby serves all
residents. He reports to the City Council and is not the final say on anything.Where are the checks and balances in these
proposed changes to the City Attorney's role?
Oppose Agenda Items#31,#32, and#34
Mr. Strickland has demonstrated a very biased and narrow-minded approach to his role as Mayor. He has had ample
opportunity to bridge the divides that exist in this city. This is evidenced in his appointment of only his like-minded
colleagues on the council to almost every committee,to the exclusion of the minority members. Although,thanks to Mr.
Strickland,the minority on the council are not getting to do much on any committee,the minority retains an extremely
strong base of support. We would like to see their expertise, intelligence and empathy put to good use on council
matters, and not just be shoved aside.
A prime example of Mr.Strickland's bias is wanting to censure Ms. Moser, after it was very clearly Ms.Van Der Mark who
interrupted Ms. Moser to begin with, and began yelling at Ms. Moser. Mr.Strickland and others interrupted Ms. Moser
multiple times and didn't give her a chance to complete her thoughts. Also, I didn't catch which council member it was
who told Ms. Moser, "well,don't think," but whoever that was deserves to be censured.
Mr. Strickland could have shown some open-mindedness by including one of the non-majority council members on the
Ad-Hoc committee to revise the policy on Human Dignity. If he had, perhaps the tone of this entire council might have
been changed for the better. Openness and willingness to see and hear others' points of view takes courage, and sadly I
don't see that in Mr. Strickland.The dissolution of the Human Relations Committee also reflects a lack of courage on the
part of Mr. Burns and Ms.Van Der Mark, and demonstrates that they don't really care about issues faced by ALL
residents, only those who agree with their opinions.
To follow up on that,the new draft policy on Human Dignity is appalling. It is clearly discriminating against LGBTQ+
residents and visitors, and in particular,transgender people. It also doesn't address hate incidents and crimes that DO
occur in our city against all minorities. I do not understand the fixation on sexual grooming. Again,this is where the
majority council members are imposing their beliefs on all residents. As much as you may not like it, minorities of all
kinds live in our city, and all have the same rights. HB has a very bad reputation for intolerance and bigotry,and I would
not be surprised if this goes against the city during the selection of host cities for the Olympic Games.
Oppose Agenda Item#35
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I am also concerned with the ignorance exhibited in Ms.Van Der Mark's"No mask and vaccine mandate" proposal.
There are no mandates in place, and there are unlikely to be any in the future. However, Covid-19 continues to take lives,
and it has been scientifically proven that masks and vaccines help prevent infections, make them shorter, less serious and
reduce fatalities. What is wrong with that?
Respectfully,
Anne Gollay
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From: Scott Malabarba <scott@malabarba.org>
Sent: Monday, September 4,2023 11:16 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: regarding multiple agenda items for the Sept 5 council meeting
Dear Huntington Beach City Council members,
Council members Moser, Kalmick,and Bolton,thank you for your ongoing courage and integrity.
For the council as a whole, my comments on a number of agenda items for September 5 follow.
In(wary)support of 23-732,e-bikes
This looks like a genuine effort to address a real problem that falls with the city council's purview. Excellent, please do
more of that!
In opposition to 23-731,censure of Natalie Moser
The Proud Boys is an hate group that harbors criminals,terrorists,and traitors to this nation. Its purpose is to do harm to
entire segments of the American population, including tens of thousands of citizens of the city you serve.So,yes, if an
elected official has any association with this organization or espouses its beliefs,such as that the Holocaust was a hoax,
that is relevant.And it is fair to ask if they are the right person to revise a policy that was authored to take a stand
against those very beliefs.
This censure not about civility. It is a blatant attempt to silence a council member who asked a question that some don't
want answered.
In opposition to 23-734,revising the policy on human dignity.
"Protect children!" Of course--everyone wants to protect children.
If you were sincere,you would know that queer and trans youth face drastically elevated risk of bullying, harassment,
sexual assault,and suicide,and you would use your position to support and protect them.
Most of us are not looking to the city government to tell us how gender roles should work or what they suppose the
differences between the sexes to be. Furthermore,given the history of this city council in attacking librarians and
educators, I find this wording around sports to be concerning.Will you next target PE teachers?
I am not sure what to make of the paragraph stating that the council will "...vigorously fight criminal activity that risks
some one's [sic]freedoms..." Does it mean to imply that the police and city authorities have not been pursuing the
apprehension of criminals?Or perhaps, in light of the censure of Ms. Moser, it's a threat: violate our freedom to hurt
queer people without consequence and we'll turn the law on you.
"...lend your voice in support of treating and respecting all people equally."An admirable sentiment,and I look forward
to you all joining me with your voice in support of treating and respecting queer and trans people equally.
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Let's be honest--this was never a good faith attempt. It was only ever about erasing the original intent of a policy on
human dignity that has been in place for decades.You could just leave it alone and move on.
In opposition to 23-700,special election and charter amendment
Prior to and during the June 26 special council meeting,we were told that the city was facing budget shortfalls in the
upcoming years and that major cuts across most city departments would be necessary.The city will be paying out 8
million+dollars in lawsuits.So how can the city afford 1.2 million for this election, plus ongoing and unspecified costs for
items like running elections?
The structure of the proposed ballot measures is manipulative.Consistently, I see a prominent voter-baiting item
(election takeover, ban Pride flags at City Hall) mixed in with completely unrelated items that look innocuous but add
power and reduce accountability for the council majority and city attorney.
Every ballot item is a terrible idea (with the possible exception of the Measure C update,which sounds benign, but at
this point who knows?).
Good-faith and well-authored ballot measures would be clearly and simply structured and allow voters to separately
choose on unrelated items.This special election will probably happen,so I can only hope that HB votes smarter this time
around.
Comment on 23-741,"safeguards"for library materials.
Of course the library staff has asked for more time--you have presented them with an insuperable problem.
The library contains thousands of books that many reasonable parents would agree are inappropriate for young
readers: most of the horror,thriller,suspense,and true crime sections; much of fantasy,science fiction, and
literature; some history;and the entire romance section (most of us,of course,just pay attention to our kids and don't
expect these books to be locked up). If you were sincere,you would be concerned about all of these and not just
Genderqueer.
If you were sincere,you would have also noted that commercial bookstores stock the same books.There's little point in
"protecting" children from these books at the library if they can just read them at Barnes and Noble.So you'll need to go
tell store management that they must rearrange their displays to meet your requirements.And then get sued (again).
•I hope some of you have realized that this whole effort is a can of worms that will accomplish nothing and cost the city
time, money, and people.You could just make a note to better publicize the library's existing policies and move on.
Comment on 23-726,payouts from litigation reserves
These lawsuits predate current leadership. However, I would hope that upon having to pay out millions of dollars in
taxpayer money,the city would learn its lesson and not do it again.Yet,the city is constantly embroiled in lawsuits over
housing;the current council has doubled down on its stubborn refusal to comply with decades-old state law. It's not
"fighting for HB" if you keep losing.
In opposition to 23-738,anti=mask and anti-vax'nonsense+
This is pure theater.Attempting to override any county or state policies will probably just get the city sued (again).What
is most amusing about this item is that the people who are cheering for it never really cared, not even when people
were dying of Covid in HB every day.They certainly are not waiting for permission from the city council to rip off their
masks.This accomplishes nothing and makes HB look stupid.
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Comment on 23-693,dissolve various committees and boards
I have no background on this matter. Perhaps it is entirely benign. However, in the context of other activities
of the current city council, such as 23-700, I am suspicious about the unexplained
dissolution of the Environmental and Sustainability Board, the Smart Cities and
Technology Committed, and the Youth Board.
Comment on 23-673,IRC contracts
I would never have noticed this were it not pointed out to me.
"...staff proposes to recommend to the City Council to approve a 2-year professional
services agreement for Federal legislative advocacy services with Van Scoyoc &
Associations and another 2-year professional services agreement for State legislative
advocacy services with Mercury"
But the plan is to "to execute a Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington
Beach and Stapleton & Associates for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services", the lowest-
ranked vendor with just over half the overall score of the recommended vendor?
I have no background on this matter. Again, however, in the context of other activities of
the current city council, such as 23-700, it looks suspicious and I have to wonder what
underlying motives might be at play.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Scott Malabarba, HB resident
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Switzer, Donna
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 10:00 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Oppose Items# 15, 16, 30, 32, 34, and 35 on the September 5, 2023 HB City
Council Agenda
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From: Pat Goodman <patgoodman@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 9:26:33 PM
To: Strickland,Tony<Tony.Strickland@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
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Subject: Oppose Items# 15, 16, 30, 32, 34, and 35 on the September 5, 2023 HB City Council Agenda
Dear Mayor Strickland and City Council,
I submit my comments in addition to my previous email to Oppose Agenda Items #
31 C and # 34, to you with the understanding that not one of you received a majority
of eligible votes in the elections in which you were elected to office. With this
consideration in mind, I hope that your votes on Tuesday night will reflect the best
interest of all of the people who look to you to represent them, and do what is best to
have a well-run American beach city in the 21st century.
Oppose # 15- Consider Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC) recommendation
to approve and authorize execution of Professional Services Contracts with Kahn,
Soares, & Conway LLP for State Legislative Advocacy Services and with Stapleton &
Associates for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services
Why would the council approve a contract with the least qualified applicant, Stapleton &
Associates, per the RFP analysis?
In addition there are 3 contracts identified in items # 26, 27, 28 that are to be
rescinded. Why? The RFP process is very costly and time consuming, and in these
cases for projects that will benefit residents. Why would the city go back to the
beginning of the RFP process. Please explain the need to do this.
Oppose #16, 30, 32, and 35 these items have no place in the operation of a well-run
American beach city in the 21st century. These items appear to be political statements
addressed to a minority of people and political supporters in city that highlight
ideological differences between neighbors and family members and will only serve to
anger and agitate the community and stain the reputation of Huntington Beach. Please
withdraw these items from the agenda.
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Oppose # 16 - Redirect staff to return to City Council on October 17, 2023 with
actionable policy options regarding City library materials and safeguards
We are blessed with an excellent library system here in Huntington Beach with excellent
staff, enthusiastic volunteers, and wonderful patrons. Our library has a system in place
to review questionable items raised by members of the community. There is a library
commission, responsive library staff and ways for parents to monitor their child's book
selections. Use the tools in place to address any questions or concerns.
Oppose # 30 - Consider the submission of 3 Charter amendment ballot measures for
voter approval at the March 5, 2024 Statewide Primary Election, and the adoption of
Resolution Nos. 2023-42, 2023-43, 2023-44 and 2023-45
Please reconsider these charter amendments. You've not engaged the community
to identify the citizens' concerns around these issues. Take the time needed to
include the public in this process in order for a successful outcome.
Amendment # 1
Voter ID - what's wrong with the current system of signature verification?
More In-person voting locations - will there be separate municipal ballots? Will
voters be able to mail them to the City Clerk or OC Registrar of Voters?
Monitoring (Ballot?) Drop Boxes - who monitors?
Several questions on the election administration, cost to the city, and coordination
with the county. What benefit is derived from pursuing the administration of the
municipal elections? What are the costs? What problems and challenges have
occurred with the current administration of elections in Huntington Beach? How do
these measures protect from voter intimidation?
Clarify voters elect the City Attorney as the city's legal counsel free from
interference from city officials
I am most concerned with Amendment #1 office of City Attorney amendments.
This is a consolidation of power around the office of City Attorney and a blow to
voter protections.
This is a tremendous overreach and consolidation of power including the
issues of independence, transparency, accountability by the City Attorney. This
office serves the legal interests of the city (the people) and by extension the city
council. If there is a conflict of interest by the city attorney's office on a legal
matter such as wrongful termination claims from employees and the City
Attorney. How can the City Attorney represent and defend the city and
her/himself in such a case? The council must solicit legal opinion from an
independent attorney outside of the city's employees in order to defend itself. The
City Attorney must take direction from the Council and be a resource to the City
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Manager, Police and Fire chiefs and other city leadership, and if, for some reason
he/she cannot fulfill their role to defend the city.
Amendment # 2
Provide that the only flags that shall be displayed by the City on City property are:
the U.S., County of Orange, City of HB flags, and the Pow, Armed Forces flags
Adopt a Two -Year Budget
City Clerk * City Treasurer elections to the gubernatorial cycle
These are mostly unnecessary, except the adoption of a Two Year Budget. Some
economy will be realized. - enough said.
Amendment # 3
Require voter approval of any City transaction that forgives, etc. the collection of
property (taxes) in excess of $100,000 per year, except acquisition of property for
parks or infrastructure.
Why do we elect representatives? I hope to carry out the business of the city. Why
handcuff councilmembers from resources to address inadequate housing
opportunities for its residents. The two properties brought in to provide middle
income housing and encourage the possibility of living - working - playing in the
same city. Why not provide an opportunity for people to live according to their
means and aspire to owning a home in the same city? Wouldn't that provide
economic advantage to the city in the long term? The # 1 responsibility for the city
is to address the housing needs of its residents. You do that through zoning and
developer incentives. This action is not forced on any council.
Oppose Item # 31 B, C, D, E, F, and H - this sweeping agenda item to dissolve and
consolidate boards and commissions. Huntington Beach takes pride in its citizen
participation and volunteerism. Boards and commissions provide support and oversight
functions to the city by interested citizens willing to volunteer their time and expertise on
particular subjects.
Update exceptions to Sec. 612 (Measure C) to allow certain children's playground
equipment, park-related utility structures and public restrooms be built or improved with
limitation
Please be careful to not encroach on precious open space.
Update the procedures to cancel a regular City Council meeting
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Another example of consolidation of power into the hands of one elected official.
Please don't approve this.
Oppose # 35 - Submitted by Mayor Pro Teem Van Der Mark - Resolution Declaring City
to be a "No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate" City
The County of Orange has the responsibility, and resources to issue public health
safe guards. Viruses don't have any bounds. Please don't meddle in an arena of
public health that the city has no expertise or resources to manage.
Thank you for considering my comments.
Pat Goodman
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From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 9:59 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd:Will wonders never cease!
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Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 9:32:28 PM
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Subject:Will wonders never cease!
City Council Members,
Just when you believe it's safe to attend and/or read City Council Agendas, somebody(ies)try to pull some "fast ones"
past well-meaning Huntington Beach residents!
Vote NO on Agenda Item 34: File 23-731 Censure of Natalie Moser.
Seriously? Censuring a person who was merely trying to get the answer from the person appointed by our Mayor to
review the Statement on Human Dignity. Come on,that's ridiculous! Since when are sincere questions by a person
without malice or intent to harm now needing to be censured?
I thought I lived in a democracy here in Huntington Beach,America,yet some wisenheimers who want to rule and
dictate their beliefs are always, somehow,trying to sneak past already approved guidelines by professionals for their
own personal benefit.
Case in point,The Orange County Health Care Agency is best qualified to decide for the public, not some "hot shot,
know-it-alls" who apparently are acting out for self aggrandizing!
Vote NO on Agenda Item 35: File 23-735 Re Masks and Vaccines.
Last, but most certainly not least, what's this nonsense about a three-person Ad Hoc Committee reviewing our City
Charter? Since when does a minority--ad hoc or not--have the authority?! My goodness,what has our City Council
become? I and a great number of seniors like me want to know!
Please vote NO on Agenda Item 30 and congratulate yourselves on a great decision.
Respectfully submitted,
Shirlee Krause
shirleekrause@yahoo.com
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From: Paula Schaefer <pas92649@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 9:39 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: NO on Agenda Item #35; File 23-738 re Masks and Vaccines
Mayor and City Council Members,
Vote NO on this item!
Please stop wasting the valuable time of City staff with this type of action. The Orange County Health Care Agency has
the expertise to make these decisions and I recommend that the City Council leave this topic to those officials with the
necessary expertise.
Paula Schaefer
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From: Mary Ann Celinder <macelinder@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 11:00 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF);supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: 23-738 Mask and vaccine mandates
Denying the possibility of another outbreak endangering the lives of HB residents is insane.
If we have another outbreak,the city needs to be able to enforce a mandate.We are cancer survivors. Unleashing the
inconsiderate people who won't wear masks is so irresponsible we would not feel safe in our own hometown.
The rights of the unmasked and inconsiderate stop at the point they interfere with mine. Horrible idea to make it city
policy. Horrible.
Karl and Mary Ann Celinder
Celinder's Glass Design
21341 Fleet Lane
Huntington Beach Ca 92646
studio 714 962 8361
cell 714 504 8361
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Karin Easter Gurwell
7755 Center Avenue Suite 1100
Huntington Beach CA 92647-3091
karineaster@gurwelllaw.com
September 5, 2023
Tony Strickland
Gracey Van Der Mark
Pat Burns
Casey McKeon
Dan Kalmick
Natalie Moser
Rhonda Bolton
2000 Main Street •
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Dear Councilpersons: •
I request a "No"vote on the proposed censure of Natalie Moser. As a resident and
business owner in Huntington Beach since 1988, I am increasingly dismayed at the hate and
disregard shown by the majority of the current City council. Please start representing the
interests of the City.
I support human rights. I support flying a pride flag each June to recognize our diversity
and our goal of inclusiveness and respect for all.
I oppose violating State law regarding housing requirements. I especially oppose
frivolous, repeated lawsuits that vainly seek to invalidate State law.
I oppose further impediments to voting access.
I support self-determination, specifically as to gender identification.
I support freedom to live,which may require masking or vaccine regulations. Huntington
Beach should never be a haven for viruses or other ills in defiance of State and Federal
regulations.
Please vote against proposed charter Amendments 1, 2 and 3. We want to live in a safe,
rational,fiscally wise City.
Karin Easter Gurwell
Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:11 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Tonight's agenda items
From: Erin Spivey<erinisalibrarian@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:04 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject:Tonight's agenda items
Dear City Council,
I am once again writing to city council to express my dismay and outrage over proposed agenda items.
On the charter amendments:
First,the charter amendments are the height of hypocrisy to be supported by the majority,who made it a huge
part of their campaign to never change the charter. Secondly,the proposed changes are solutions in search of a
problem. We do not have any voter fraud problems in Orange County, or in California in general. The OC
Registrar runs an impeccable election system and not once has Huntington Beach had a problem with any of
it. Asking now for voter IDs and ballot box watching is solely to cater to right wing conspiracists!
Additionally,these amendments themselves are going to cost the city over a million dollars just to have an
election over! How can we be spending this money after our June meeting in which the majority said we didn't
have enough money to run the city and threatened to close the libraries to make ends meet? Where is this
million dollars going to come from? Where will the untold millions come from after the city is inevitably sued
for these items that run against OC and California voter laws?How does the city plan to budget for
implementing these items??Should we expect more library and park closures to pay for these conspiracies?
Lastly, changing the clerk qualifications smacks of cronyism! Why would we want an important office like
City Clerk to be less qualified? It makes no sense other than to put someone in office that this majority will
directly benefit from.
On the Human Dignity statement, I encourage the council to rewrite this horrendous statement. Why are
including statements about gender and keeping them separate?In addition to being scientifically inaccurate
(since you used the word genetic in order to give it cover as having scientific value) it is harmful to more people
than just trans individuals(who are less than 1%of the population)to seek to pigeon hole people into just one
type of gender expression. The city should focus on city business and leave trans people alone.
On becoming a"No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate" city, I hope and pray we never experience another
pandemic in our lifetimes. But should that occur, why do we need to set ourselves up again as a place opposed
to science and compassion?
Which brings me to my last point, on the censure of Councilwoman Moser: should the council censure
Councilwoman Moser for asking a valid question? Councilwoman VanDerMark's own Youtube channel asked
that question. How is Moser now to be punished for asking the same of VanDerMark? Why is Council
Member Burns not being censured for inferring that librarians and library staff pedofiles and groomers at the
June 20th meeting?
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How are we so far removed from human decency that we have to question strongly held beliefs of our council
members? It is because the majority on this council continue to push items that are not only unnecessary and
costly, but that lack compassion and understanding of our fellow residents. Tonight's shameful agenda
highlights just how far the majority of this council have strayed from their own promises, and from the will of
the residents of Huntington Beach.
Erin Spivey
30 year resident
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:40 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW:Tonight's Agenda
From:Joclyn Rabbitt-Sire<joclynsire@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:23 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CM0 STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Cc:Strickland,Tony<Tony.Strickland@surfcity-hb.org>; McKeon, Casey<Casey.McKeon@surfcity-hb.org>;Van Der
Mark, Gracey<Gracey.VanDerMark@surfcity-hb.org>; Moser, Natalie<Natalie.Moser@surfcity-hb.org>; Burns, Pat
<Pat.Burns@surfcity-hb.org>; Kalmick, Dan <Dan.Kalmick@surfcity-hb.org>; Bolton, Rhonda <Rhonda.Bolton@surfcity-
hb.org>
Subject:Tonight's Agenda
Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark, and Councilmembers Bolton, Burns, Kalmick, McKeon,
and Moser,
I am writing to ask you to please vote no on the following agenda items for tonight's
meeting: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34, and 35. I will explain my rationale for a few of them below:
Item #34, the Move to Censure Council Member Moser has no place on the agenda, and must be voted
down. Anyone who watches the heated exchange from the August 1 meeting can see that it is the Mayor Pro
Tern, not the Councilwoman who is making attacks and defamatory allegations. The questions Councilwoman
Moser posed are germane to the matter of choosing members of an ad-hoc committee charged with amending
the City's Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity, and were made because of factual evidence that would cast
Mayor Pro-Tern Van der Mark's ability to guide the revisions fairly and impartially in doubt. Please vote NO on
this item.
Item #30, Introducing city charter amendment ballot measures for Mar 5, 2023 primary election, is an
extremely cumbersome one that would waste taxpayer dollars and harm the community in a multiplicity of
ways if the proposed ballot measures pass. The provision consolidating authority to cancel city council
meetings in the mayor alone takes voice away from the other members on the council. Proposing an
ordinance to require voter ID and monitor drop boxes is a move to restrict voting access. The measure
concerning flags on city property is confusing, because the council majority already voted to restrict the flags
flown, taking away the display of the LGBTQ+ Pride flag over City property in June. The only positive thing I
can see about that measure is the possibility that the voters would have the chance to reverse the previous
decision made by the Council. What would make more sense is for the Council to reverse the decision made
on the flag policy earlier in the year. Please refrain from wasting $1.2 million of the taxpayers' money to front
this set of harmful ballot measures.
Item #32 appears to only "consider" the revisions made to the Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity and not
move to approve them. Good thing, because the draft is nowhere near ready to approve! Please consider the
revisions detrimental to HB's character as a community and throw them out. Please go ahead and follow part
B of the item, and dissolve the ad-hoc committee, which produced the shameful draft, and leave the
Declaration alone!
Thank you for your consideration.
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Joclyn Rabbitt-Sire
Resident of SE Huntington Beach
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:40 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: 9/5 Agenda items
From: Sumi Yata <sumiyata@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:31 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: 9/5 Agenda items
Dear City Council,
Sadly, I am writing to you again to express my outrage over proposed agenda items.
Regarding the charter amendments:
First, the charter amendments are the height of hypocrisy to be supported by the
majority, who made it a huge part of their campaign to never change the
charter. Secondly, the proposed changes are solutions in search of a problem. We do
not have any voter fraud problems in Orange County, or in California in general. The OC
Registrar runs an impeccable election system and not once has Huntington Beach had a
problem with any of it. Asking now for voter IDs and ballot box watching is solely to
cater to right wing conspiracists!
Additionally, these amendments themselves are going to cost the city over a million
dollars just to have an election over! How can we be spending this money after our June
meeting in which the majority said we didn't have enough money to run the city and
threatened to close the libraries to make ends meet? Where is this million dollars going
to come from? Where will the untold millions come from after the city is inevitably sued
for these items that run against OC and California voter laws? How does the city plan to
budget for implementing these items?? Should we expect more library and park closures
to pay for these conspiracies?
Lastly, changing the clerk qualifications smacks of cronyism! Why would we want an
important office like City Clerk to be less qualified? It makes no sense other than to put
someone in office that this majority will directly benefit from.
On the Human Dignity statement, I encourage the council to rewrite this horrendous
statement. Why are including statements about gender and keeping them separate? In
addition to being scientifically inaccurate (since you used the word genetic in order to
give it cover as having scientific value) it is harmful to more people than just trans
individuals (who are less than 1% of the population) to seek to pigeon hole people into
just one type of gender expression. The city should focus on city business and leave
trans people alone.
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On becoming a "No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate" city: Hopefully, we will never have a
situation like we had with the early stages of the pandemic, which is still around, in case
you haven't noticed! ! But, if it should happen, why would we have this kind of mandate
when masks and vaccines have been proven to be effective! !
Which brings me to my last point, on the censure of Councilwoman Moser: should the
council censure Councilwoman Moser for asking a valid question? Councilwoman
VanDerMark's own Youtube channel asked that question. How is Moser now to be
punished for asking the same of VanDerMark? Why is Council Member Burns not being
censured for inferring that librarians and library staff pedofiles and groomers at the June
20th meeting?
How are we so far removed from human decency that we have to question strongly held
beliefs of our council members? It is because the majority on this council continue to
push items that are not only unnecessary and costly, but that lack compassion and
understanding of our fellow residents. Tonight's shameful agenda highlights just how far
the majority of this council have strayed from their own promises, and from the will of
the residents of Huntington Beach.
I am saddened and outraged when I read the many articles about Huntington Beach in
the newspaper. What kind of city have we become? Sadly, I know the emails that you
read about these items are going to fall on deaf ears. You DO NOT represent our city
well!
Jane Yata
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:41 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Please oppose agenda items 15, 16, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35
From:Jessamyn Garner<jessamyngarner@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:33 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Please oppose agenda items 15, 16, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I wish I could attend the meeting tonight, but unfortunately I was exposed to Covid over the weekend.
I want to keep my neighbors safe so I plan to stay home.
As a resident of Huntington Beach, I am appalled by many items on tonight's agenda. The policies and
decisions that are being considered are hurtful to minorities in this community and they do not
represent my values of inclusion and integrity.
I urge you to oppose agenda items 15, 16, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, and 35.
Specifically, as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I reject the statement of Human Dignity that
has been warped to include transphobic rhetoric that will directly impact my ability to live in this
community.
I know based on previous behavior and voting records from the council that this email and the
hundreds of other comments you will receive in the next 18 hours will not likely change your minds.
Just know that your constituents are paying attention to your actions and we will vote accordingly.
Making it harder for us to vote and passing threatening policies will not deter us from showing up to
the polls. On the contrary, it will galvanize us and we will show up in even greater numbers.
We won't allow this city to continue to be led by hateful rhetoric and exclusionary policies.
Jessamyn Garner
(they/them)
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 12:32 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Sept 5 Agenda
From: letters-clumpy-Or@icloud.com<letters-clumpy-Or@icloud.com>
Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 12:23 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Sept 5 Agenda
Dear City Council,
I am writing to city council to express my alarm and outrage over proposed agenda items.
Part of your campaign was to never change the charter, and you are going back on your campaign
promises. How can we support a council that does not try to deliver on the pledges they make when you are
trying to get our votes.
You are making problems where there are none. Voter fraud is not a problem in Orange County, but you are
making it one. Our poll workers are trained and work to guarantee that we are afforded fair elections, all our
votes counted and our rights as citizens preserved and protected. Why are you now asking for voter IDS and
Ballot Box monitoring? This is voter intimidation at the highest level. This is a fomentation of conspiracy
theories and is costing millions of dollars which will take away from other essential services that our city really
needs.
Changing the qualifications for the City Clerk doesn't make any sense. Shouldn't we want the most qualified
people to hold offices of importance in our city!!! e at all.
I support science, imposing no mask or vaccines mandates when they become necessary, totally goes against
wisdom. Childhood diseases were almost irradiated and are now becoming a problem because people
ignored science and chose not to vaccinate their kids. Covid's variants will keep being a problem because of
that stance.
I'm amazed at that things are being rehashed eat a cost of city funds, again which could be put to things that
will benefit the community. We want a city government that will respectful of all of their citizens whatever
their life choices may be!!! I urge you to be thoughtful when you are making decisions that affect all of
us. And additionally, censuring a member of the council for asking questions is wrong and that is not what the
citizens of our city want.
I plan to be at the meeting to night. Thank you.
Mary
52 year resident of HB
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 3:47 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Sept 5 meeting
From: LAURA STEINGOLD<Irs58@aol.com>
Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 1:03 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Sept 5 meeting
I am sending a copy of this beautifully written letter, because it captures my opinion perfectly—
I write to ask you to vote against item 35 on the Sept 5 Agenda"Resolution Declaring City to be a
"No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate"
N95 masks are your best protection against respiratory infection. At present it is not necessary to
broadly mandate their use, except in specific cases (for example health care settings that may
involve vulnerable patients). Banning a mask mandate in these places would be an act against the
public health (the same can be said of vaccines). COVID is on the rise across the US —now is the
time to encourage masking and vaccination, not pass a political statement against it.
Masks are an important public health tool. You will endanger public health and you will cause
some people to die if you are effective in your opposition to masks and vaccines. There is strong
evidence to back this up. You, as City Council Members, have a moral responsibility to act for the
health of your citizens, not against it.
Now I will review the evidence for those of you who care about the facts, and I will comment on
the news items cited by Councilwoman Van Der Mark. What qualifies me to do this? I received
my doctorate in physiology at UC Davis, and have spent my life doing research on respiratory
physiology at Harvard School of Public Health and in a Harvard Medical School department of
critical care medicine. This weekend I reviewed the scientific literature regarding masks for
protection from respiratory infections such as COVID. In brief, here are my findings:
1. Surgical masks and N95 masks provide protection from airborne viruses (such as COVID) in
indoor environments. A very high degree of protection is afforded by N95 masks worn
properly. Because most people are not skilled at mask selection and use, the protection may be less
in many individuals. If masks are worn by all inhabitants of a room (both the infected and non-
infected), protection increases greatly. The evidence is strong.
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2. Many people are uncomfortable in masks, especially when they must be worn for an entire 8
hour shift. The primary source of discomfort is the warmth inside the mask—our faces like to be
cool.
3. Some have suggested that masks interfere with oxygen uptake or carbon dioxide
elimination. There are a number of studies on this question— some studies have found no effect,
while other studies have found a slight but physiologically trivial change in O, or CO,. I have done
substantial research in the effects of elevated carbon dioxide and lowered oxygen—I can tell you
with confidence that the observed changes have no biological importance. The exception is when a
person is working very hard—for instance running. In this case, a mask increases the difficulty and
discomfort of breathing, although it does not pose a danger.
4. A few people experience dermatitis from prolonged mask wearing(eg, an 8 hr shift) —.this may
depend on the particular make or model of mask, or it may be a response to all masks. These
people, as well as some others with other medical problems should be excused from prolonged
mask use, but should test frequently for COVID.
I emphasize that I spent many hours searching PubMed (the medical database) and reviewing
recent scientific literature and giving you an honest overview. You seem to have found 2 reports in
the lay press that at first glance support your position, but closer reading suggests you have drawn
the wrong conclusions from them.
1) In reference to the article entitled "Fauci Said Masks 'Not Really Effective in Keeping Out
Virus,' Email Reveals"
Newsweek 6/2/21. Note that Dr Fauci's email was dated February 5,2020 —the very start of the
pandemic in the US —it is clearly negated by later events and studies and later statements
from Dr Fauci himself. Scientists are not infallible, but we work hard to learn and correct our
mistakes. It is true that Dr Fauci was slow to realize the importance of masks (he is a virologist,
not an expert in respiratory protection). But Dr Fauci later educated himself, and changed his
recommendation. Evidence for the value of masks in slowing the spread of respiratory disease
existed before the COVID pandemic, and further studies have been published since. Furthermore,
the masks that were widely available in Feb 2020 were ineffective at filtering incoming air
(although they did reduce outgoing aerosol virus particles) . We now have an adequate supply of
effective N95 masks, and there are excellent online videos to teach people how to use them.
2) In reference to the opinion column"New research shows CDC exaggerated the evidence for
masks to fight COVID" Chicago Sun Times Feb 8, 2023. This opinion piece was based on a
Cochrane review by Jefferson et al that attempted to summarize 12 studies comparing mask to no
mask in a so-called `meta=analysis'. Most of the studies were conducted before the COVID-19
pandemic, and looked at flu infections.
The research review article upon which this newspaper opinion piece was based has been widely
criticized in the scientific community. The Cochrane journal found it necessary to publish a
clarification stating that"Many commentators have claimed that a recently-updated Cochrane
Review shows that `masks don't work', which is an inaccurate and misleading interpretation. "
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How can this be? The fundamental problem is that the original research papers underlying the
Jefferson paper were poorly controlled, and the authors chose to exclude other important studies
because they did not fit their definition of a `randomized clinical trial' (RCT). It is inherently
difficult to perform an RCT on a topic like mask wearing in the population for several reasons:
a) Problems with 'compliance': Just because you randomly assign an individual to a mask or no
mask group does not mean that the person will comply. People in the mask group may decide not
to mask, or forget to mask. Equally problematic are people in the no-mask group who decide to
wear a mask in high-risk situations. And there is no good way to know what they do. The
Jefferson article says that most studies did not assess compliance and those that did found
compliance between 40% and 80%.
b) Problems with mask skills: Many people do not wear masks properly. It takes some attention to
don a mask properly, and to understand whether the mask fits you. There are easy-to-follow
tutorials online, but my observation of people in grocery stores and other public places shows that
many people have no clue how to wear a mask. This will continue to be a problem, and it will
reduce the effectiveness of mask mandates.
c) Problems with the exposure environment: Mask mandates are only issued during high rates of
infection (pandemic or epidemic conditions)., However, a number of the trials summarized by
Jefferson were conducted in non-pandemic conditions. To understand why the infection rate
matters consider the extreme case where there is no respiratory virus in the environment. In this
case there will be no difference between mask and no mask because nobody will contract a
respiratory virus.
d) Problems with other routes of infection: If a participant assigned to mask wearing does not pay
attention to hand hygiene, they may become infected even if the mask works perfectly.
e) Problems with measurement: The studies included in the Jefferson paper only assessed whether
the person assigned to the mask wearer group cought the flu or COVID. They did not assess the
effect of infected persons wearing masks on the risk of those nearby (because that is difficult to
measure). Thus they only looked at half the effect of masks.
I give you an example of strong evidence for masks that is not based on an RCT. The critical care
depattiuent in which I worked saw an almost overwhelming number of COVID-19 cases in the
Spring of 2020. They were forced to cancel all elective procedures, and to open additional
temporary critical care units (ICU) to handle the flood. This was a high exposure
environment. Masks and hand hygiene were mandatory, and this rule was enforced. During
this period the COVID infection rate amongst the critical care staff(doctors, nurses, and other
personnel) was ZERO! Masks were 100% effective in this dangerous but highly controlled
situation.
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Another example of strong evidence for masks that is not based on an RCT comes from schools in
the Boston area. (Cowger et al, New England Journal of Medicine, Nov 24, 2022). Massachusetts
lifted the school mask mandate at the end of February 2022 —a few school districts decided to keep
their mask mandate in place. In comparison to schools that lifted their mask mandate, schools that
continued the mask mandate had less than half as many COVID cases during the COVID surge of
Spring 2022. Masks were quite effective despite the less controlled situation.
Finally, a brief comment on the LA times article on vaccine effectiveness. Reading the article
itself, rather than just the headline, reveals the value of vaccine. Although the vaccines are less
effective at preventing COVID cases, the article said that the VACCINES WERE STILL VERY
EFFECTIVE IN PREVENTING DEATH from COVID. We know that for several reasons, most
vaccines become less effective over time. We will need booster shots from time to time.
I hope my effort has been helpful—I know that it is difficult for non-scientists to find their way
through the scientific literature, or even to gain access to the original work. Newspaper reports are
often incomplete and misleading.
Written by Bob Banzett of Huntington Beach
Respectfully,
Laura Steingold
Sent from my iPhone
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:09 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: City council going in the wrong direction.
From: Beth <bethinhb@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 1:44 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: City council going in the wrong direction.
There is too much over reach going on with the current city council. Banning books, no vaccine/no mask
mandate,birth genetic differences, etc.. Enacting policies that go against state laws will just cost the city time
and money in lawsuits and not accomplish anything. Ironically banning books is policing people in their homes
and with their families. I do not need the government telling what I or my children can/can't read. Instead of
living in fear that a child may select a book that a parent doesn't want them to see, HAVE A CONVERSATION
WITH YOUR CHILD! You are the parent. You should be parenting your child, not the government. People can
choose to get a vaccine or not. Wasting time and money fighting Sacramento!! I agree there are birth genetic
differences,but when does the city need or come across a time when trans people are competing?Leave this to
schools. Bringing this issue up is just trying to fan the flames of anger and hate. WHY address this??Why are
you considering eliminating VOLUNTEER citizen boards and commissions9 7 9 Absolute insanity. Please
explain the "logic".Never never never censure any council member-talk about a dictatorship. PLEASE STOP
THE INSANITY, TAKE A STEP BACK AND BREATHE, ASK YOUSELF ARE YOU WORKING AND
ACTING IN THE BEST INTERES OF THE THE CITIZENS OF HB OR IN YOUR BEST INTEREST. The
council members are employees of the citizens,work for us and stop with the excessive nonsense. Please.
Please. Please.
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:10 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW:Your HB Policy on Human Dignity
Original Message
From: Linda Mendez<Ikmendez@me.com>
Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 1:46 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Your HB Policy on Human Dignity
City Council Members,
1. Policy on Human Dignity: This is a terrible decision. It is a cover up for bigotry and homophobic ideas. Every man,
woman, lesbian,gay, bisexual,transgender,and queer person should be able to live in a safe environment. You are
promoting hatred and violence. I beg you not to do this.
2. The coronavirus is real and it is deadly, especially to autoimmune compromised people and the elderly. HB should be
a place that supports science and not the fake media. Please, if masks are to be issued by the state,then HB should
honor that and mandate them,as well. Vaccines should be encouraged, not discouraged.
What has happened to our beautiful city. I have lived in HB for over 30 years and it has continued to become more of a
hateful city than a city who welcomes all people regardless of race, religion,or sexual orientation.
Thank you,
Linda Mendez
HB Resident
No trees were harmed in the sending of this message,just some electrons got excited!
Linda Mendez
Ikmendez@me.com
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:11 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: City Council Agenda 9/5/23
From: Buffie Channel<hbbuffie@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 1:59 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject:City Council Agenda 9/5/23
Attention City Council,
First of all, it is appalling that Strickland, Van der Mark, and McKeon never responded to my email regarding
the attempted assault against me at the last meeting by the man who also harassed the mobile home group while
they spoke. This man used profanity, flipped me off and subsequently attempted to injure me by trying to trip
me as I went back to my seat. This man also cussed att the police officers and accused them of lying and called
them "DICKHEADS" to their faces.Not one of you offered any concern, outreach or attempted to find out what
happened. More appalling was the email I received from Mr. Burns -basically saying I should have been
arrested,that I was the assaulter, and that I was the instigator. All lies- and absolutely disgusting. Shame on all
of you 4 who supposedly "represent all of us". That man lied about me,he lied about the police and he was
violent and should have been removed immediately. Mr. Stickland, as the "Presiding Officer" of the meeting
you should have found out what happened and had the perpetrator removed.Had I been actually injured and
wasn't able to catch myself from falling,you would be being sued. It is your duty under the Brown Act to
provide a safe environment for the public to present their input to the Council. I cannot tell you how many
people reached out to me to say that they don't feel safe in the Chambers right now while you all are in charge.
That is really sad and reflects the culture and environment in the Chambers that the four of you as the current
City Council majority is promoting.
Item 15: Against
No way should we pay $7500 to Stapleton and Associates. They were found to be the least qualified in the
group that applied. Before we understand what the relationship is between this Council majority and Stapleton-
I say NO! Cronyism has no place in Huntington Beach.
Item 16: Against
This is unneccesary as the library already has mechanisms in place for anyone questioning a book. Dumb - and
just a ginned up issue when there isn't one. This is just a nod to Gracey's pet project of book banning and
censorship.
Item 22: Against
Yet another failure by our current City Attorney who keeps advising the Council incorrectly and getting slapped
by Sacramento. Come up with a viable housing element so we can avoid these tax payer funded penalties!
Geez!
Item 29: Against
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Are you kidding me?My local government wants to tell me where and when I can stand on a MEDIAN?Dont
you have better things to do?Completely moronic. So I guess all the people watching the parade on the 4th on
the green median in front of HBHS are going to be given tickets? Do you think anything through?
Item 30: AGAINST !!!
NO CHANGES TO OUR CITY CHARTER!
this is THE most hypocritical City Council majority ever! Didn't you all run on being transparent and against
changes to the City Charter????I cannot imagine the mental gymnastics you had to do to sign off on this load.
AND ALL OF THIS DONE BEHIND CLOSED DOORS WITH NO PUBLIC INPUT-NO PUBLIC
COMMITTEE AND NOT EXPERT INPUT!?! THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU RAN AGAINST!
YOU ARE HYPOCRITES AND YOU'LL PROBABLY OPEN US UP TO YET ANOTHER LAWSUIT
THAT WE WILL LOSE.
-NO -we do not need to change the way our elections are run with local control. You do know most people
vote by mail,right??Unneccessary bloviated budget blow up to accommodate a right wing talking point. There
is no need for this. Our County Registrar office is very competent. I have personally been a vote counting
observer. They run a tight ship, signatures are verified, and they have never had a dispute regarding fraud of any
kind.
-NO -We don't want to change the qulaifications of the City Clerk
-NO -we don't want the Council and the Mayor to have the power to change meeting and agenda items with
no public input.
NO - we don't want to pay $1.2 MILLION dollars for these to be put on the ballot! NO!
Item 31: Against
-NO -None of the committees should be disbanded. This is cowardly and is a power play causing the outcome
of less public input and participation. This is the antithesis to what a City Council should represent.
Item 32: Against
Item 34 -AGAINST
Ms. Moser had every right to question Van der Mark's ability to perform on that committee considering her past
ties to New-Nazis and Holocaust Denial.
Item 35: Against
More ridiculousness. Moronic agenda item.
Sincerely,
Buffle Channel
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:12 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Re Agenda 30, 32, 34, 35 9/5/23
From:Valentina Bankhead<bankheadcountry@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 2:00 PM
To:supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Re Agenda 30, 32, 34, 35 9/5/23
I am in full support of Agenda 32.
the Human Dignity proposed document to be more fitting to all of Huntington Beach residents and
visitors.
I am in full support of Agenda 34. Censuring of Natalie Moser for her inappropriate behavior and
remarks about our Pro Tern Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark.
I am in full support of Agenda 30 with charter adjustments to update minor language for city clerk
requirement to make it more feasible to run.
I support the updated version on priority Voter ID for balloting and the preserve the integrity of said
elections.
I am in full support of Agenda 35 on giving the people in City Hall government, or private business to
have the choice to vaccine, boost, or use. Of a mask in Huntington Beach.
What are the 4 ways that violates human dignity?
Degradation
Dehumanization
Instrumentalization,
Humiliation, and Nonrecognition
—these concepts point to ways in which we understand human beings, to be violated in their dignity.
Degrading Pro Tern Mayor Gracey, degrading her by an assumption of a libel defamatory lie/vicious
accusation.
Dehumanize her as a woman, a latina woman, a person. Using language to disregard for her or her
personal experience, family and life.
Instrumentally push a lie or twist intonation by emphasizing on the wrong purpose or reasoning of an
occurrence about her. A basic Straw man argument.
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Humiliate her on Dais by doing the above at a city council meeting and not having a private
conversation within the last 6 years this concocted lie was questionable to you.
Non-recognition of Gracey and her professional qualifications. Not recognizing her qualities as a
strong co council member that simply won an election by hard work, and an exuberant amount of
votes. Pro Tem Van Der Mark has a very strong work ethic that Natalie Moser feels is unimportant or
not worthy.
Refusal to acknowledge the existence, and to not validate or legally accept of a person you do not
respect.
What started out as a straw man argument with vile rhetoric, Natalie Moser used as an instrument
that functions as a guide to action. And was instrumentally used to achieve the end goal....
In turn from all of this you, Natalie Moser Denied Pro Tem Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark her Human
Dignity.
Pro Tern Van Der Mark deserves a Public Apology tonight on Dais. If Natalie Moser can so boldly
speak on a straw man topic that has zero to do with the agenda from the previous council meeting,
Natalie Moser should apologize to our Pro Tern Mayor on Dais tonight.
Natalie Moser has broken her council member code of ethic and her own human dignity
document. Not only has she disrespected and disregarded her constituents, she has now done the
same to her co council member.
This hypocrisy ends tonight.
As I spoke about council member Natalie Moser before,
"Your behavior wreaks of hypocrisy, outright disrespect and ignorance to the people you call your
constituents. You talk about love and equity and inclusiveness yet you speak of discrimination
towards them. Shame on you.
Stop baiting with your time on hate and please work diligently on the true issues in our community as
The other council members that were just elected. "
I'm ending, I appreciate the newly elected Majority and know you do everything in your power to
protect its residents visitors. Thank you for keeping We The People #1.
Thank you for your time,
Valentina Bankhead
HB Resident since 2018.
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:14 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Comments on Agenda for City Council Meeting 09/05/2023
From:Tim Channel <twchannel99@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 2:44 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Fwd: Comments on Agenda for City Council Meeting 09/05/2023
This was sent on time but with a typo in the email address. Please accept my comments as they were also sent to
supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org.
Forwarded message
From: Tim Channel <twchanne199@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 1:39 PM
Subject: Comments on Agenda for City Council Meeting 09/05/2023
To: <city.council@surcity-hb.org>, <supplementalcomm@surfcity-bg.org>
05 September 2023
RE: Comments on Agenda for City Council Meeting (09/05/2023)
Dear Council Members,
I am a 30 year resident of Huntington Beach and I would like to state my profound
disappointment with the need for Agenda Item #22 (Kennedy Commission vs. City of Huntington
Beach). The reckless actions by the City Council in their failure to comply with California State Law
are insulting. I am appalled that our City Council presumes to be above State Law and find their
actions reprehensible. My tax dollars are being spent on unnecessary and frankly, embarrassing
lawsuits that have no chance of success. Even if they did have a chance, the whole charade is just
morally wrong.
Additionally, please consider my opposition to the following agenda items:
1. Item #29 - Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4293 Amending the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code (HBMC) by adding new Chapter 10.82 regarding pedestrian use of center
medians.
I am strongly opposed to this unnecessary and unenforceable addition to the HBMC. What
possible purpose could it serve other than the city sanctioned harassment of its citizens?
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2. Item #30 - Consider the submission of 3 Charter amendment ballot measures for voter
approval at the March 5, 2024 Statewide Primary Election, and the adoption of Resolution Nos.
2023-42, 2023-43, 2023-44 and 2023-45.
I am strongly opposed to this, once again, wasting my tax dollars on a likely unconstitutional,
unnecessary action by this City Council. What problem is this trying to solve? It is a solution on
search of a problem. Orange County elections have been proven safe and there has been no
evidence of fraud whatsoever. It appears to be a power grab by the council at a large monetary
cost.
3. Item #34 - Submitted by Mayor Strickland and Council Members Burns and McKeon - Move
to Censure Council Member Moser.
I am strongly opposed to this attempted abuse of power by this council to censure a fellow
member who was simply asking for clarification of a position of a member of the Human Dignity
Commission.
4. Item #35 - Submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark - Resolution Declaring City to be a
"No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate" City.
I am strongly opposed to this unnecessary and potentially harmful declaration. In the event of
a pandemic or health emergency, is the city planning to prohibit private businesses from enforcing
their own health and safety precautions? Would this be in the face of state and national safety
guidelines? Does the council know more about infectious disease than the CDC? No, they don't.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Timothy Channel
Huntington Beach
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:14 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Public Comment - City Council Meeting on Sept. 5th 2023
From: Shayla Wilson <shaylalawilson@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 2:50 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Public Comment-City Council Meeting on Sept. 5th 2023
Good afternoon,
My name is Shayla Wilson. I am a resident of Huntington Beach. I strongly encourage the City Council to
oppose the following items:
• Item 22: The City has continued to funnel taxpayer money into a losing battle rather than comply with
state mandates to provide adequate housing for those that live and work in the City.
• Item 30: The First Amendment which deals with local election issues, in particular the requiring of voter
identification, is extremely problematic and in fact both racist and classist. The second amendment,
which would provide that the only flags permitted on city property are the U.S., county, state, city,
Armed Forces and P.O.W. flags, is a thinly veiled anti LGBTQ+amendment. Furthermore,this item
would result in additional wasteful spending by the city as there would be a$1.2 Million cost for the
special election.
• Item 34: Councilmember Moser exercised her freedom to debate and should be able to continue to do so
without fear of persecution or punishment.
• And finally, item 35: The ban on mask and vaccine mandates is a complete disregard of public health
guidelines and the current upward trend of COVID cases in the county. This ban indicates an anti-
science stance by Councilmember Van Der Mark and would risk the health and safety of our residents.
Thank you for your consideration,
Shayla Wilson
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Huntington Beach City Council Meeting September 5,2023
My name is Harry F. McLachlan,I am a resident of Los Amigos Mobile Home Park in Huntington
Beach. I am writing to encourage the council members to refrain from adopting the following
resolutions and ordinances: Resolution No.2023-40 dissolving the Human Relations Committee,
Ordinance No.3332 dissolving the Mobile Home Advisory Board,Ordinance No. 4298 dissolving the
Environmental and Sustainability Board,Ordinance No. 4299 dissolving the Smart Cities and
Technology Committee,and Ordinance No. 4297 dissolving the Huntington Beach Youth board.
I was in attendance for the entire August 1st City Council meeting and heard compelling arguments
from citizens and even participants in favor of keeping these programs,while the only negative
arguments came from the actual council members themselves who were in favor of dissolving and
eliminating these programs. So much for listening to the very citizens you are supposed to represent
and work for!
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With specific regard to proposed Charter Amendment No.1,I worked as a poll-worker in
Huntington Beach during the primary election in June of 2020 and in the general election of
November of 2020. I worked alongside Independents,Democrats,and Republicans during these
elections. To a person,all politics were left outside of the voting center as we all worked together as
one unit to ensure that our mission to protect the rights of everyone seeking to vote and to provide a
safe and positive voting experience. The security protocols we performed every morning prior to
opening the polls and every evening after closing the polls were thorough and strict.We maintained
written records of each security procedure. When the election is over,everything is securely
transported to the registrar of voters in Santa Ana.
I personally take offence at any action or misinformation that proposes that our election process is
insecure and that there are frauds being committed. I find it curious that the only election
shenanigans pulled off either locally or on the national level are those being attempted by
Republicans.
Locally, in 1988 in Garden Grove Curt Pringle hired uniformed security guards to intimidate
Latino voters entering vote centers. The Republican Party was sued and settled the lawsuit for
$40,000.00.Nationwide in December of 2020,Republican groups from Arizona,Georgia,Michigan,
New Mexico,Nevada,Pennsylvania,and Wisconsin all submitted lists of fake so-called alternate
electors to the National Archives. These included dozens of local Republican Party leaders,four
current candidates for public office,six current office holders,and at least five federal office
holders.The indictments and potential indictments of these Republican fraudsters are playing out
in real time during this current meeting of our City Council.
Make no mistake. The majority on this City Council are following the nation-wide Republican
playbook by continuing to cast doubt on the security and legitimacy of our elections. No good will
ever come of letting power-hungry authoritarians anywhere near amending the city charter in an
effort to control the voting process. "Local Control" is merely an Orwellian euphemism for a
blatant"Power Grab."
Charter Amendment No.2 is ridiculous on its face and a faux-patriotic jingoistic effort to ensure
that the Pride Flag is permanently excluded from being displayed at City Hall. I find it amusing
that at the last council meeting when this was brought up,Mayor Strickland blithely added that the
Olympic Flag should be added to the approved list.How thoughtful! Is there not an official "HB
Air Show" flag we might add to that list as well?
I applaud the proposal to develop E-bike Licensure and Use Regulations. It is long overdue,and I
am certainly not in the minority in having witnessed numerous incidents of unsafe and dangerous
operation of these vehicles on our city streets.
In closing I would urge the council to refrain from adopting Councilwoman Van der Mark's
resolution declaring the city to be a"No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate City". This is a public
health issue, not a "freedom" issue.This is just more red meat for the science-denying, pseudo-
religious conspiracy mongers who populate a huge swath of the"conservative" base.
Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 5:00 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: City Council Agenda, Sept. 5, 2023
Original Message
From: Garibaldi Marilyn <marilyn.garibaldi@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:56 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: City Council Agenda, Sept. 5, 2023
Dear City Council,
I am distraught over the changes you want to make to our city charter.Why are you proposing voter ID and watching
over the ballot box when we have never had a problem? Four of you were elected the last cycle and I didn't hear any
complaint from you about fraud then. You clearly are trying to turn our city into an authoritarian state. Censuring a city
council person for speaking out on an issue? I think the minority three on the council have been very tolerant and
patient. But there is a limit to how much they can take.The majority has stripped them of almost all responsibility and
do not listen to any of their opinions.
As far as a Human Dignity statement,the council majority doesn't seem to comprehend the meaning of the words
human dignity. First you insult the LGBTQ community by disallowing the Pride Flag which is a symbol of inclusiveness,
and now you say people must be identified by their sex at birth. It is so insulting and demeaning to the very small
number of tran-gender persons in this community. I see Gracey Van Der Mark's fingerprints all over this. Gracey, you
must be an extremely unhappy person because all you want to do is bring down others who are vulnerable and whose
lives are already challenged.
And why try to put in a No Mask, No Vaccine policy now?Thanks to the scientific community, Covid is no longer the
threat it once was and part of that success was due to vaccines and masks.Your proposals are hateful and lack common
sense. I get the feeling you are trying to turn HB into a mini Florida or Texas.You are running out of time.The ultra right
movement has had its day and the pendulum is starting to swing back.The majority four have a number on their back
and your days in the sun will be coming to and end. It will probably take years to undo the damage that has been done
but the satisfaction of having clear-thinking, responsible, compassionate city council members will help us get through it.
Marilyn Garibaldi
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 10:25 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Citizen Feedback on Agenda Items for 9/5/2023
From: Y Morri<ymorri02@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 5:51 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Citizen Feedback on Agenda Items for 9/5/2023
I am writing to share my feedback on multiple agenda items on tonight's council meeting agenda.
I disagree with censoring Council Member Natalie Moser. The questions she asked Council Member Van Der
Mark accurately represent questions a significant percentage of the city's population had/have. It is the
responsibility of council members to ask such questions. Has she not posted these questions, she would not have
been doing what she was elected to do. I believe it is CM Van Der Mark's responsibility to respond to them and
Mayor Strickland's duty to facilitate this exchange, not to promote a censure. I do not agree that CM Moser's
behavior was unprofessional or inappropriate.
Additionally, I do not agree to the proposed Declaration of Policy of Human Dignity. The proposed declaration
is divisive and inappropriate. It includes changes that do the very things such a document is supposed to
prevent. I question why the council is even wasting time creating such proposed modifications. What is the
logic and rationale behind directing limited resources to these proposals instead of issues like homelessness,
drug abuse, crime, city maintenance and other issues in the forefront of city council responsibility?
I am opposed to Amendment 2 for reasons communicated repetitively my myself and others in previous
communication to the council.
I do not support Amendment 3. It is the duty of elected council members to attend regularly scheduled council
meetings. When accepting council positions, each member is agreeing to participate in such meetings. They are
scheduled well in advance. Council members unable to do so should be replaced. Meetings should not be
canceled. They should continue as scheduled so that council business continues and residents and the
community are properly supported.
I oppose a"no mask and no vaccine mandate" for Huntington Beach. I do so as a community member with a
compromised immune system and a citizen who believes such a mandate far exceeds our city's legislative
reach. There are no experts on our council qualified to make such a decision. It is laughable for any council
members to suggest they are better positioned to legislate these issues on behalf of our community, let alone do
so against the advise of expert scientific community and higher levels of government. I again ask why council
members are wasting time on these issues versus the many problems our city faces that they actually are
expected to address.
Yelena Morn
Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 10:25 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW:Agenda item 23-738 Resolution Declaring City to be a "No Mask and No Vaccine
Mandate" City
From:Ted Scheidell <ted.scheidell@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:24 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org>; McKeon, Casey<Casey.McKeon@surfcity-hb.org>; Kalmick, Dan
<Dan.Kalmick@surfcity-hb.org>;Van Der Mark, Gracey<Gracey.VanDerMark@surfcity-hb.org>; Moser, Natalie
<Natalie.Moser@surfcity-hb.org>; Burns, Pat<Pat.Burns@surfcity-hb.org>; Bolton, Rhonda <Rhonda.Bolton@surfcity-
hb.org>; Strickland,Tony<Tony.Strickland@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Re: Agenda item 23-738 Resolution Declaring City to be a "No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate" City
How did you all get so many residents to come before you all to complain. All the items should be
declined. This is terrible
On Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 8:50 PM Ted Scheidell <ted.scheidell@gmail.com>wrote:
Dear Honorable City Council Members,
Thank you for your service. Your elected positions take on good and bad and probably the bad is the
most you hear about.
I am writing to you this evening after reviewing Agenda item 23-738 Resolution Declaring City to be a
"No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate" City item on the Agenda listed as Agenda for City Council/Public
Financing Authority - SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING on Tuesday, September 5, 2023
at 6:00 PM PDT.
I ask that you all vote NO on this resolution and not bind the City and residence to something that
can cause harm to many people.
Although there are many other items on the agenda you will be making a decision on this item and it
stands out to me. I'm looking at the legal liability of the individual City Council Members and the City
Government as a whole should another OUTBREAK occur with any virus that the Federal
Government mandates masks.
Should the City Council vote to pass this type of resolution there may be mass confusion between
what the government advises under the direction of US Government health agencies using scientific
decisions (CDC), the businesses of Huntington Beach and the residents. The Federal Government
Authority making these decisions are not making fly by night decisions as some may think. As you
probably are aware and agree, these are decisions that are thought out by the scientists or those
with a background in biology, yet probably have a Masters in Biology. Biology is what they do all day
and night and probably when they sleep. Science is the closest thing we have for factual direction
and the best defense we have in the health and safety of our community.
I.
Although the resolution lists media sources, it amazes me that quotes are taken as a one line
sentence to me what they want rather than the entire communication as if it was a paragraph
enwrapping the thought process and decision to be valid. Decisions are made to learn by and can be
changed when factually found to come with a different outcome. A business would die if it did not
monitor it's decisions to know if that decision is good or bad.
Our City has had its share of rioters for BLM and the stay-at-home orders. We probably had more riots than
many inland cities because those cities do not have a beach. We had rioters who were not even our residents,
and some of those rioters were hostile. My point is that many people are coming from all over and by having a
No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate resolution voted and passed by City Council, the City and the entire City
Council has now effectively made a decision whereas someone from another city, or someone within our City
becomes ill because another person sneezed in their direction (someone else catching it on their cell phone
video or camera)becomes deathly ill or dies and a legal action is now upon the City Council and City as a
whole due to this Mandate. Effectively the City Council (without a Masters Degree in Biology)made a
decision to defy science prior to any real data coming out for any future OUTBREAK of any sort.
Many people come to the City of Huntington Beach from all over Orange, LA, and Riverside County. They
come here on their bikes not obeying any traffic laws,running stop signs riding the wrong way, not getting off
their bike like they should and yelling fuck you to someone who asks them to walk their bike. There are
usually no officers to keep the violators in line.
It just makes sense to vote NO on 23-738 resolution and let the people who run the business or
residents of the City decide how they move forward in a pandemic. The City should not have to hold
the responsibility and liability of those who don't follow a mandate by the Federal Government.
Just one additional fact: how many City Police Officers did not wear a mask, or did wear a mask on
duty but did not wear a mask when they went to that social function while off duty. Then they got
COVID and it was an automatic I'm off of work due to public contact and getting COVID. So we paid
for their sick time, we paid for their medical care as workers comp, and gheez our Human Resources
staff could do nothing but keep paying these Officers who may have actually got sick while off
duty. I've heard about it, not just our City but also for the City of Los Angeles.
How about that resident that has a compromised immune system or is on chemotherapy, living
alone, and needs to go to the grocery store. Then gets sick and dies due to Agenda item 23-738
passed. With a No Mask and No Vaccine mandate, guess who is at fault for not protecting the
resident?
As a voter I would hope you are all serving to create more harmony and sustainability within our City
for all of our residents.
I would not like to.see or hear about our City getting sued over this and my vote counts, so do many
others.
FYI: you all have been placed on notice for the potential of gross negligence and liability as
individuals, as City Council Members and the City. You may want to review your liability exposure
and insurance policy.
Respectfully,
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Theodore Scheidell-Paholski
18622 Park Meadow Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
ted.scheidell@gmail.com
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 10:28 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Ban on mask and vaccine mandates
From:Juvencio Aguilar<aguliarl@msn.com>
Sent:Wednesday, September 6, 2023 9:27 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Ban on mask and vaccine mandates
I don't live in your city and now I am banning your city on my list of places to visit and enjoy. This is just
another case of local government listening to the loud voices of business and profit at the expense of the heath
and welfare of the people. In these matters you should be listening to doctors and scientists, not a restaurant
owner.
Esther Aguilar
aguliarl @msn.com
Sent from my Verizon,Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 10:29 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW:Thank you for protecting HB
Original Message
From:tricia<tricia_tensfeldt@earthlink.net>
Sent:Wednesday,September 6, 2023 9:37 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Thank you for protecting HB
Thank you for voting to protect the freedom of HB residents.Allowing residents to choose how they approach their
health care decisions will provide compassion for residents as well as opportunity for small businesses and local
economy a chance to remain stable and hopefully improve through the fall season. I appreciate your strength to support
this important personal decision.
Thank you,
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 11:44 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW:Vaccine and Mask Mandate
From: Lisa Angela Gibilie<qidancer@yahoo.com>
Sent:Wednesday,September 6,2023 11:20 AM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Vaccine and Mask Mandate
I wrote on this before. My recommendation was to not enforce the law, to not criminalize people who did not follow the
mandates.
Instead only people ill with Covid get to wear masks?What about people with Cancer or other immune deficiencies?Are
you going to criminalize people who wear masks inside Kaiser who does recommend masks at times?What about
Halloween masks, will you criminalize the kids? It is not uncommon for people with allergies, or in poor air quality or TB to
need to mask up as well. You invite people who wear masks to verbal and physical abuse.
You passed a poorly written mandate, with a poor understanding of the medical data and other disease transmission. In
the end, this is not working well for Ron DeSantis, nor will it work well here.
Lisa Gibilie
When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.
Willie Nelson
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.
Jimi Hendrix
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Moore, Tania
From: Jessica B. <jessicabudica@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 11:30 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Open Comments Letter for Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Dear City Council,
I want to voice my strong objections to multiple items on the current council
agenda.
Myself and the majority of residents of Huntington Beach, do not want:
• Changes to the City Charter that do not serve the community's best
interests
• Limitations to ANY library services
• Continued ignoring of California laws that cost the city MILLIONS in
legal fees and settlements
• Censuring Council Member Moser for bringing legitimate concerns to
council and the city regarding one of its members
• Declaring the city as anything, including that which forever deems the
city as a "No Mask" city.
In the past, I have made it a point to speak in person. But, as a working
mother of two small children with a husband who is an attorney and also
works long hours, I am unable to attend tonight. Please note, that
my physical absence is in no way a reflection of my dedication to this city and
my concerns.
In regards to the new library restrictions, label it however you like, I believe
that the innumerable voices at the previous meeting indicated that a VAST
majority was against this proposal. Yet, the council majority is moving
forward with its agenda, ignoring the voices it claims to represent.
In the last election, the new majority also ran against certain verbiage that
made the city charter more inclusive. Now, that same majority aims to
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change that charter, spending millions for another ballot measure that only
devalues the requirements for community positions, thusly serving its own
agenda once again.
Additionally, the concerning language that is being quietly used in certain
council directives/agendas/initiatives aims to make some members of our
community feel unwelcome, and it deeply disheartens me. As a mother of
two young children, I do not yet know who they will be. What if they grow
up and fall under the long list of individuals that certain members of council
openly oppose? How do I grapple with that? How do I tell them that the
government officials that aim to protect their health and well-being will not
in fact do those very things?
Finally, it is the City Council's job to represent Huntington Beach wholly and
honestly. Therefore, censuring a council member for bringing concerns that
protect our community from hate are the very actions we should support
not publicly condemn. If there is a member on council that has questionable
abilities, then it is the duty of council to bring those forward. It is not a secret that Council
Member Gracey Van Der Mark has made uneducated and hateful statements and has
questionable affiliations. A simple google search finds videos, pictures, and
direct affiliations. Personally, these statements and affiliations make me deeply question how she
was elected in the first place (she was removed by two school boards!!!!). But worse, this all causes
growing concerns about those who are willing to protect her. We are the company we keep.
I cannot beg enough: PLEASE! Council Members, listen to the voices you
represent. Democracy cannot be at the cost of party affiliations and special
interests.
Thank you for your time,
Jessica Budica
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Moore, Tania
From: Tamantha Bowman <tamanthajbowman@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 11:38 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Hunting Beach City Council Agenda SEP 5, 2023
I'm writing this as a citizen homeowner of Huntington Beach and retired member of the armed forces that served 23
years.
Tonight's agenda is outrageous and alarming.Trying to change a large group of Charter Amendments, rewrite the
Statement of Human Dignity and censure Natalie Moser all in one night is egregious.
As a member of the Armed Services I support Natalie Moser questioning Gracey Van Der Mark and her problematic
history. Ms.Van Der Mark's denial of the Holocaust and her support of the Proud Boys is exactly what EVERY HB CITIZEN
should be made aware of. Furthermore, her attacks on the LGBTQ+community are increasingly horrifying. Pride flag
removals, book bans and gender identification mandates guised as Human Dignity are far right agenda items.
As a whole,the newly elected members of our city council continue to lack inclusion and equality for all our citizens. By
continuing to push and vote for non-inclusive agenda items the ideology is clear.
According to transequality.org it's estimated there are over 134,000 American veterans that identify as transgender and
15,000 trans people are serving in the military today.www.transequalitv.org THEY have and did SIGN THE DOTTED LINE,
reading all of the city council bios as far as I can tell NONE of you have.
I joined in 1992 and earned 2 National Defense ribbons during my time served. I earned my first one by joining ranks
fresh out of high school in (1992-1995)for the Gulf War and the second for serving during the Global War on Terrorism
(2001-2022.)
Orange County and Huntington Beach are home to many in the LGBTQ+community whether you want to see it or
continue to deny it. We have LGBTQ+youth that deserve to feel included in their community. Your continued actions
and voting to dismiss this part of our community continues to demonstrate your willingness to encourage hate and
ignorance.
According to an article in The Hill dated April 27th, 2023 1 in 4 high school students identifies as LGBTQ as stated by
2021 data by the CDC. No amount of book banning,or gender identification requirements will deter that factual trend.
Who are we pandering to that a mask and vaccine ban are on the agenda? I work and live in Huntington Beach. I care
about the health of our community.There is nothing "unnecessarily limiting freedoms of the citizens" by putting a mask
on; especially if you are not vaccinated or boosted. Covid-19 cases are on the rise again in Orange County and I find it
irresponsible to have a city leader encourage an anti-mask/anti-vaccine rhetoric.
I DO support Natalie Moser
I DO support our LGBTQ+community and bringing back the Pride Flag to our City Properties especially at the pier.
I DO support E-bike/bike regulations
I DO NOT support hiring a lobbyist, or dissolving the Human Relations Committee, or the HB Youth board.
I DO NOT support book bans.
I DO NOT support limiting any rights to vote or increased ID checks/monitoring of ballot boxes or intimidation of voters.
I DO NOT support a special election to be held on March 5, 2024 and wasting 1.2 million dollars of our tax money.
I DO NOT support a power grab by making abrupt charter changes.
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NO to agenda items: 15,16, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35.
I would like to see our city council FOCUS on our homeless and motor homeless parking issues plaguing our city.
I'm glad to see the City Attorney's wife drop out from being considered for City Clerk.
Respectfully,
Tamantha Bowman
USCG CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 3 RETIRED
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Moore, Tania
From: Wendy Rincon <wlrincon1995@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 11:41 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Cc: Paul Rincon; Sydney Rincon; Moser, Natalie; Kalmick, Dan; Bolton, Rhonda; Strickland,
Tony;Van Der Mark, Gracey; McKeon, Casey; Burns, Pat
Subject: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 HB City Council Agenda
Hello Huntington Beach City Council members,
I have highlighted my responses to tonight's agenda items to make it easier for you. I will also be speaking at tonight's
meeting. I cannot express enough how angry and disgusted my family(in copy) and I are regarding tonight's agenda
items. In particular,the vote to censure Councilwoman Natalie Moser. She has and will continue to have our full
support.
15. 23-673 Consider Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC) recommendation to approve and authorize execution
of Professional Services Contracts with Kahn,Soares, &Conway LLP for State Legislative Advocacy Services and with
Stapleton &Associates for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services
A)As recommended by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Kahn, Soares, &Conway LLP for
State Legislative Advocacy Services; and
B) As recommended by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Stapleton &Associates for Federal
Legislative Advocacy Services.
YOU ARE GOING TO WASTE PRECIOUS TAX PAYER MONEY FOR A LOBBYIST FOR THE CITY OF HB IN DC?ARE YOU JUST
TRYING TO MAKE YOURSELVES KNOWN ON A NATIONAL STAGE?
16. 23-741 Redirect staff to return to City Council on October 17, 2023 with actionable policy options regarding City
library materials and safeguards Amend the June 20, 2023 Council direction by directing staff to return with actionable
policy options related to safeguards over City library materials on October 17, 2023.
CALL THIS WHAT YOU WANT, BUT THIS ISA BOOK BAN.YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO DICTATE WHAT THE LIBRARIANS, WHO
ARE TRAINED IN LIBRARY STUDIES, SELECT FOR BOOKS. BOOKS ARE ALREADY SELECTED AND PLACED IN AGE
APPROPRIATE STACKS. STOP USING THE EXCUSE OF "WANTING TO PROTECT THE CHILDREN." IT IS UP TO PARENTS TO
DECIDE WHAT BOOKS ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR CHILD/CHILDREN TO CHECK OUT. RATING BOOKS IS ALSO
INAPPRORIATE.WHO WOULD BE DOING THE RATING? IF YOU DON'T WANT YOUR CHILD TO READ ABOUT TWO MALE
PENGUINS RAISING A CHICK,THEN DON'T LET THEM CHECK IT OUT. BOOKS ARE A WINDOW INTO OUR WORLD. BOOKS
ARE KNOWLEDGE. BOOKS ARE AN ESCAPE. BOOKS ARE A PLACE TO LEARN ABOUT OUR BODIES, CULTURES,THE WORLD
AROUND US. IF YOU ARE SCARED BY OUR PROGRESSING WORLD,THEN DON'T LET YOUR CHILDREN READ THOSE
BOOKS. I GUESS I SHOULD THANK YOU THOUGH, MY DAUGHTER SYDNEY SPOKE AT THE JUNE MEETING AND ENDED
GOING VIRAL FOR HER WELL THOUGHT OUT, ELEQUENT,AND VERY INFORMATIVE SPEECH THAT SHE DELIVERED TO
YOU. HER COLLEGE EDUCATION IS PAYING OFF.YOU ARE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF HISTORY.
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22. 23-726 Authorize the Appropriation and Transfer of$3,650,000 of Litigation Reserves and $181,000 of FY 2023/24
General Fund Available Surplus to the General Liability Fund to fund the payment of attorney's fees for Kennedy
Commission v. City of Huntington Beach and City of Huntington Beach v.the State of California
Approve the appropriation and transfer of$3,831,000 from the General Fund to the General Liability Fund business unit
no. 55240101 to fund the payment of attorney's fees for Kennedy Commission v. City of Huntington Beach and City of
Huntington Beach v.the State of California.
THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT YOU ARE COSTING US, HB TAXPAYERS, IS UNBELIEVABLE! NOTHING LIKE PLAYING WITH
OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY, RIGHT?AGAIN, I THINK THAT THESE LAWSUITS AND PAYOUTS ARE JUST A WAY TO TRY AND
MAKE A NAME FOR YOURSELVES AND MICHAEL GATES. WE SEE IT FOR THE POWER GRAB THAT IT IS.
30. 23-700 Consider the submission of 3 Charter amendment ballot measures for voter approval at the March 5, 2024
Statewide Primary Election, and the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2023-42, 2023-43, 2023-44 and 2023-45
A) Consider the three proposed Charter amendment ballot measures, ballot language, and exhibits for placement on the
March 5, 2024 Statewide Primary Election ballot for voter approval; and
B) Adopt Resolution 2023-42, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Call for the
Holding of a Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the Submission to Voters Questions
Relating to City Charter Amendments," and
C)Adopt Resolution 2023-43, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Requesting
the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to Consolidate a Special Municipal Election to be held on March 5,
2024,with the Statewide Primary Election to be held on the Date Pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code," and
D) Adopt Resolution 2023-44, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Setting
Priorities for Filing Written Arguments Regarding City Measures and Directing the City Attorney to Prepare Impartial
Analysis," and
E)Adopt Resolution 2023-45, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Providing for
the Filing of Rebuttal Arguments for City Measures Submitted at Municipal Elections," and F) Appropriate$1,200,000 in
General Funds to business unit 10010201.
CHANGES TO THE CHARTER THAT WILL COST US TAXPAYERS UPWARDS OF$1.2 MILLION DOLLARS! HOW IS THAT A
GOOD USE OF TAXPAYER FUNDS? ITS NOT.
31. 23-693 Adopt Resolution No. 2023-40 and approve for introduction Page 9 of 12 City Council/Public Financing
AGENDA September 5, 2023 Authority Ordinance Nos.4296,4295,4298,4299,4297,4300, and 4301 to amend the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code to streamline, consolidate, and/or dissolve a select number of the City's Boards,
Commissions,and Committees and Council Committees
A)Approve the official dissolution of the City Council Short-Term Rentals Ad Hoc Committee, Housing/RHNA Ad Hoc
Committee, and Cannabis Regulation and Policy Ad Hoc Committee by minute action; and/or
IT IS UNBELIEVABLE TO YOU DISSOLVING COMMISIONS THAT ALLOW FOR HB CITIZENS TO BE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN
OUR LOCAL GOVERNEMENT. IT IS A POWER GRAB THAT YOU ARE DISSOLVING THESE COMMISSIONS SO THAT YOU DO
NOT HAVE TO HEAR FROM VOICES OTHER THAN YOUR OWN.
B) Approve renaming of the Urban Design Study Ad Hoc Council Committee to the Downtown and Beach Front Ad Hoc
Council Committee and broadening their scope of work by minute action; and/or
C)Adopt Resolution No. 2023-40, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach repealing Resolutions
2002-106 and 2021-66, and dissolving the Human Relations Committee;" and/or
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DISSOLVING THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE IS ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING! HB HAS A TERRIBLE REPUTATION NOT
ONLY LOCALLY, STATEWIDE, BUT ALSO NATIONALLY. DO YOU REALLY THINK THIS A GOOD THING FOR A CITY THAT
BOASTS OF BEING A TOURIST DESTINATION? WELL, I GUESS THAT DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF TOURIST YOU ARE
SEEKING.THE SORT THAT WOULD ATTEND JANUARY 6T", RIGHT? I THINK YOU SHOULD GO BACK AND LOOK AT THE
STATISTICS FOR HOW MUCH DISPOSABLE INCOMETHE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY HAS TO SPEND ON TRAVEL. I CAN ASSURE
YOU THAT THEY ARE NOT SPENDING THEIR MONEY HERE. BUT, AGAIN,THAT IS THE POINT FOR YOU ISN'T IT?
D) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4296, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach repealing Ordinance
No. 4168 and delete Chapter 2.104 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code dissolving the Jet Noise Commission;"
and/or
E) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No.4295, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach repealing Ordinance
No. 3332 and delete Chapter 2.112 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code dissolving the Mobile Home Advisory
Board;" and/or
ARE YOU DISSOLVING THIS BOARD AT THE REQUEST OF THE MOBILE HOME PARK OWNERS BECAUSE THIS CERTAINLY IS
NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENTS. MANY OF WHOM HAVE BEEN ATTENDING THESE
CITY COUNCILS MEETING FOR MONTHS URGING, NO BEGGIN, YOU NOT TO DISSOLVE THE GROUP.THEY NEED OUR HELP
BUT INSTEAD YOU ARE SILENCING THEM.TO VOTE AGAINST SOME OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE RESIDENTS IS BEYOND
UNCONSCIONABLE.
F) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4298, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach deleting Chapter 2.102
of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and dissolving the Environmental and Sustainability Board;" and/or
WITHOUT A HEALTHY HB ENVIRENOMENT, NOT ONLY WILL OUR QUALITY OF LIFE DIMINISH, BUT SO WILL THE TOURSTI
DOLLARS THAT YOU ARE SO DESPERATE FOR. AND WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO HAVE RESIDENTS HAVING AN ACTIVE
ROLE IN OUR ENVIRONMENT?
G) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4299, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.111 thereof related to Citizen Infrastructure Advisory
Board/Public Works Commission"; and approve the official dissolution of the Smart Cities and Technology Council
Committee by minute action; and/or
POWER GRAB AND SILENCING HB RESIDENTS PARTICIPATION IN OUR GOVERNMENT.
H) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No.4297, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach deleting Chapter 2.108
of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and dissolving the Huntington Beach Youth Board;" and/or
POWER GRAB AND SILENCING HB RESIDENTS PARTICIPATION IN OUR GOVERNMENT.
I) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4300, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2.106 thereof related to Fourth of July Executive Board;" and/or
J) Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4301, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code by amending Chapter 13.54 Recommended Action: Page 10 of 12 City Council/Public
Financing AGENDA September 5, 2023 Authority thereof related to Specific Events;" and/or
K) Approve the official dissolution of the City Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees Review Ad Hoc Committee
upon approval of recommended actions above.
POWER GRAB AND SILENCING HB RESIDENTS PARTICIPATION IN OUR GOVERNMENT.
32. 23-734 Consider the Ad Hoc Committee's proposed Policy on Human Dignity
A) Consider the Ad Hoc Committee's amended Policy on Human Dignity, and
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THE PROPSOSED CHANGES TO THE POLICY ON HUMAN DIGNITY IS MOST VILE PIECE OF HOMOPHOBIA AND
TRANSPHOBIA THAT YOU COULD HAVE PRODUCED. YOU CAN TRY TO HIDE YOUR GOAL AND INTENTIONS
BEHIND "PROTECTING CHILDREN". THE "POLICY ON HUMAN DIGNITY " HAS MORE HATEFUL RHETORIC FROM
THE FAR RIGHT ABOUT GROOMING AND THE GENDER BINARY. WHY ARE YOU SO OBSESSED WITH THIS?! AS A
PARENT AND ALLY TO THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY I AM ENRAGED BY YOUR WORDS. IF YOU MOVE FORWARD
WITH THE PROPSED LANGUAGE, MY FAMILY AND OUR COMMUNITY WILL DO EVERYTHING IN OUR POWER TO
FIGHT YOU ON THIS, REPORT YOU FOR CREATING A HOSTILE AND HOMOPHOBIC AND TRANSPHOBIC CITY,
AND TO HAVE YOU REMOVED, EITHER BY A RECALL OR WHEN YOU ARE UP FOR REELECTION.
B) Formally dissolve the Ad Hoc Committee.
POWER GRAB AND SILENCING HB RESIDENTS PARTICIPATION IN OUR GOVERNMENT.
34. 23-731 Submitted by Mayor Strickland and Council Members Burns and McKeon - Move to Censure Council Member
Moser
By Minute Order, or majority vote of City Council tonight, censure Councilwoman Moser for the aforementioned
statements and hostile/personal escalation made at the Council Meeting on August 1, 2023;that those statements and
hostile/personal escalation be deemed "inappropriate," declare that they are not the views/statements of the City
Council, and serve as a reminder that those types of statements and hostile/personal escalations do not meet either
professional decorum required at City Council nor the goals of the Declaration of Policy of Human Dignity.
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIE MOSER DID NOT GIVE UP HER FIRST AMMENDMENT RIGHTS TO FREE SPEECH BY SITTING ON
THE DAIS.THIS IS A POLITICAL MOVE TO PROTECT GRACEY VAN DER MARK. ANYONE THAT HAS PAID ANY ATTENTION TO
HER AND HER RECORD, KNOWS THAT SHE HAS AN EXPREEMLY PROBLEMATIC WITH ASSOCIATING WITH
UNDESIREABLES, IS A HOLACAUST DENIER, AND SHOULD ABSOLUTELY NOT BE ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION.
JUST LOOK WHAT THAT COMMISSION IS PROPOPSING IS PROPOSING IN AGENDA ITEM 32 A. COUNCILWOMAN NATALIE
MOSER HAS A RIGHT TO SPEAK UP REGARDING HER'S AND OUR RESERVATIONS AND DEEP CONCERNS ABOUT GRACEY
BEING ON THAT COMMISSION. WHEN THE ANTI DEFAMATION LEAGURE WEIGHS IN AGAINST SOMEONE, THAT IS VERY
TELLING AND AGAIN, DEEPLY CONCERNING.
"The Anti-Defamation League weighed in on Van Der Mark with a letter sent to city council on Friday.
"We don't always write letters but when we do it's because we feel very strongly that it's an
opportunity for you as the mayor and the city council to take the statement and do what's right and
accurate," Levi said at council. "It's not about liberals or conservatives. It's about extremists that are
beyond the spectrum."
Obtained by the Weekly, the ADL letter echoed the call for an investigation into Van Der Mark's
remarks and associations. "There is ample evidence she has made bigoted and hateful comments and
that she has participated in activities organized and led by white supremacists," Levi wrote. "These
words and actions call into question her ability to serve as an appointed leader in the Huntington
Beach community." The organization noted the Weekly's reporting and described Van Der Mark's
"colored people" comments about Jews as "classic anti-Semitic trope" in stating she should be
removed from her commission post.
And it's not just antisemitism. The ADL also noted Van Der Mark belonged to a Three Percenters
Facebook group and made Islamophobic comments on the social media site suggesting that the U.S.
Department of Education is funding sharia indoctrination in public schools. Did we mention that Van
Der Mark also serves on the Ocean View School District Measure R Citizens Oversight Committee in
Huntington Beach? Maybe she's making sure taxpayer funds don't go towards construction mosques
on school grounds or something."
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https://orangecounty.adl.org/news/anti-defamation-league-joins-call-for-hb-finance-commissioners-
removal/
35. 23-738 Submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark- Resolution Declaring City to be a "No Mask and No Vaccine
Mandate"
City The City ban broad (universal) mask and vaccine mandates; City Manager to return to Council with a Resolution at
the next regular meeting declaring the City to be a "no mask and no vaccine mandate City" as a response to COVID-19 or
any variants. Individuals, whether at City Hall or in the private sector, should have a right to choose whether to wear a
mask or get vaccinated or boosted.
THIS IS JUST ANOTHER ATTENTION SEEKING PROPOSAL BY GRACEY FOR HER FAR RIGHT, ANTI VAX, WHITE NATIONALIST
FOLLOWERS.THIS IS NOT IN THE CITY'S BEST INTEREST, ESPECIALLY AS YOU SEEK MASSIVE TOURIST DOLLARS. AND WHY
THE PROPOSAL NOW?SHE NEEDS TO SHOW HER FOLLOWERS AND MOMS OF LIBERTY THAT SHE IS TOWING THEIR
NATIONAL AGENDA?
If I have misconstrued or misunderstood any part of this agenda, then I look forward to a response detailing where I
have been inaccurate or misunderstood.
I look forward to your replies.
Sincerely,
Wendy Rincon
49 year HB Resident
714-501-9499
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Moore, Tania
From: Deb Janus <debjanus@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 1:41 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Agenda Items
Dear City Council,
I am writing in support of two agenda items for the August
5th meeting .
Please note my full support for Item 34. 23-731
the Censure of Natalie Moser. The sooner the better and
please make it permanent !
Item 34. 23-731 Submitted by Mayor Strickland and
Council Members Burns and McKeon - Move to Censure
Council Member Moser By Minute Order, or majority vote
of City Council tonight, censure Councilwoman Moser for
the aforementioned statements and hostile/personal
escalation made at the Council Meeting on August 1, 2023;
that those statements and hostile/personal escalation be
deemed "inappropriate," declare that they are not the
views/statements of the City Council, and serve as a
reminder that those types of statements and
hostile/personal escalations do not meet either
professional decorum required at City Council nor the goals
of the Declaration of Policy of Human Dignity.
Recommended Action : Censure her
Second, I am in full support of Item 35. 23-738 that
Huntington Beach be a NO mask, NO vaccine mandate City
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Submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark - Resolution
Declaring City to be a "No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate"
City The City ban broad (universal) mask and vaccine
mandates; City Manager to return to Council with a
Resolution at the next regular meeting declaring the City
to be a "no mask and no vaccine mandate City" as a
response to COVID-19 or any variants. Individuals,
whether at City Hall or in the private sector, should have a
right to choose whether to wear a mask or get vaccinated
or boosted .
Thank you kindly,
Deb Janus
Huntington Beach resident 44 years.
714.330.4152 mobile
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Moore, Tania
From: Shayla Wilson <shaylalawilson@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 2:50 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Public Comment- City Council Meeting on Sept. 5th 2023
Good afternoon,
My name is Shayla Wilson. I am a resident of Huntington Beach. I strongly encourage the City Council to oppose the
following items:
• Item 22:The City has continued to funnel taxpayer money into a losing battle rather than comply with state
mandates to provide adequate housing for those that live and work in the City.
• Item 30:The First Amendment which deals with local election issues, in particular the requiring of voter
identification, is extremely problematic and in fact both racist and classist.The second amendment,which
would provide that the only flags permitted on city property are the U.S., county, state, city,Armed Forces and
P.O.W.flags, is a thinly veiled anti LGBTQ+amendment. Furthermore,this item would result in additional
wasteful spending by the city as there would be a$1.2 Million cost for the special election.
• Item 34: Councilmember Moser exercised her freedom to debate and should be able to continue to do so
without fear of persecution or punishment.
•. And finally, item 35:The ban on mask and vaccine mandates is a complete disregard of public health guidelines
and the current upward trend of COVID cases in the county.This ban indicates an anti-science stance by
Councilmember Van Der Mark and would risk the health and safety of our residents.
Thank you for your consideration,
Shayla Wilson
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Moore, Tania
From: Robin Jewell <robinjewe1150@icloud.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 7:08 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Censure moser and no mandates
Sent from my iPhone
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Moore, Tania
From: Amanda Furches <amandafurches@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 7:34 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Agenda 9/5
I recommend voting a BIG NO on agenda items
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32
34
35
Sent from my iPhone
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Moore, Tania
From: David Rynerson <drynerson@earthlink.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 5:29 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF)
Cc: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Your latest"performance"vote
HB Council Majority -
So, here you are again creating "show" votes for divisive purposes.
You create a vote to ban mandatory mask wearing and vaccines, yet the county health department is
the organization charged with implementing either of those, and you know that a city cannot override
the county health department. Never mind that there is no such mandate even being considered at
this time.
Just more meaningless posturing to stir up and agitate divisiveness for no legitimate purpose. Can
you not spend your time more productively? Once again, you appear as immature teenagers trying to
impose your will on the entire city population, regardless of common sense and regardless of law.
You also ignore the science and appear to feel that one person's convenience or annoyance is more
important than the wellbeing of the entire community. If you have been paying attention to the
science, it's quite clear that vaccines and masking prevented lots of deaths from COVID, like it or
not. If your ban had any teeth, you would essentially be saying that one person's choice to not get a
vaccine or wear a mask entitles them to spread infectious diseases to everyone else. Do you also
feel that a person infected with syphilis or gonorrhea has the right to spread it to a partner? Or that
someone suffering from the plague has the right to cough in anyone's face? It's not much different
from saying that a person has a right to ignore traffic laws they don't like, even if it endanger others or
results in another's injury or death.
It's just a common courtesy, when sick, to make every attempt not to pass it on to others. Yes, masks
are inconvenient and sometimes even uncomfortable. But I prefer that to the potential guilt of
knowing that I was responsible for someone else's death. Apparently, you don't feel the same, and
that is both sad and tragic.
David Rynerson
i
6272 Newbury Drive
Huntington Beach
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Switzer, Donna
From: marykay pink <marykaypink@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2023 7:45 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: anti mask and vaccine agenda
I read that your agenda for Tuesday September 19th includes approval of an anti-mask and anti-vaccine
declaration for Huntington Beach.
This is ludicrous.You are not scientists nor medical experts and should not be setting city policy on the basis of
radical right political ideologies.
This is harmful to Huntington Beach residents. Do not do it.
People died during the pandemic who refused to take the vaccine or wear masks. They have their own
individual choice which I honor. But to make it a citywide mandate is irresponsible. You should be giving good
scientific advice, not conspiracy theories.
I am hoping there will not be another pandemic and such things won't be necessary. But if they are, then I
don't want to have to break the law in my own city to keep myself and others safe.
Mary Kay Pinkston
Huntington Beach resident and retired city employee
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