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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConsider the Ad Hoc Committee's Proposed Policy on Human Dig (2) ,00IINGTo 2000 Main Street, of • �n?trP�a ? Huntington Beach,CA ' v 92648 -; City of Huntington Beach APPROVED 4-3 mca °'�Fo�� (KALMICK, MOSER, �GlINTY�P� BOLTON — NO) File #: 23-734 MEETING DATE: 9/5/2023 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager VIA: Ad Hoc Committee for the Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity PREPARED BY: Catherine Jun, Deputy City Manager Subiect: Consider the Ad Hoc Committee's proposed Policy on Human Dignity Statement of Issue: On August 1, 2023, City Council approved Council Member Burns' H-Item to form an Ad Hoc Committee to amend the City's Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity ("Declaration") and provide recommendations to the City Council for consideration. Financial,Impact: There is no fiscal impact. Recommended Action: A) Consider the Ad Hoc Committee's amended Policy on Human Dignity, and B) Formally dissolve the Ad Hoc Committee. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the recommended actions, and provide alternate direction. Analysis: On August 1, 2023, City Council approved Council Member Burns' H-Item (Att. 1) to form an Ad Hoc committee to amend the Declaration (Att. 2) and present it to City Council for approval. The Ad Hoc Committee, comprised of Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark and Council Members Burns and McKeon, met in August and prepared an amended Declaration now titled "Policy on Human Dignity". The Policy was transmitted to the City Manager's Office for placement on the September 5, 2023 agenda for City Council's consideration (Att. 3). Environmental Status: City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 2 Printed on 8/31/2023 powereZeit Leg 1starM File #: 23-734 MEETING DATE: 9/5/2023 Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will not result in-direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a project. Strategic Plan Goal: Non Applicable - Administrative Item Attachment(s): 1. Policy on Human Dignity - Proposed by Ad Hoc Committee, 2023 2. Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity - 1996 and 2021 3. August 1, 2023 H-Item from Council Member Burns City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 2 Printed on 8/31/2023 powere7i74 Leg 1starM CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH • CALIFORNIA Policy on Human Dignity By the Huntington Beach City Council Huntington Beach is a city whose residents and visitors represent nearly every walk of life, come from many nations, share varied lifestyles, and hold different religious beliefs. This diversity brings to our city a rich and varied cultural heritage. Our citizens honor and respect the differences that exist in Huntington Beach. When crimes are committed against any citizen, it is considered an act against the entire community. The Huntington Beach City Council declares that everyone should be treated with courtesy and respect. It is the right of every citizen to pursue their daily lives with the knowledge that they should not be physically harmed or verbally abused. The City of Huntington Beach recognizes our responsibility as a community to protect children from abuse of any kind including physical abuse, emotional abuse, exploitation, and sexual grooming. 0, ,0,1.'.'!'/) he 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 y "' " +'/ and disadvantages that warrant separation during certain activities(ie. sports). We encourage " w;; ,, an environment free of hostility and discourage the erasure of either genders separate accomplishments. ' The Huntington Beach City Council states in the strongest terms that it will vigorously fight criminal activity that risks some one's freedoms ensured by the United States Constitution 4pI and/or violates the laws of our land. It is the City's stated policy to aggressively pursue a course of investigation, apprehension, prosecution, conviction and/or incarceration of all of those who participate in crimes in our community. J We believe in the independence of all people. Participate at your places of worship and community meetings freely and lend your voice in support of treating and respecting all (is people equally. The forgoing Policy on Human Dignity was adopted by the City of Huntington Beach City Council on September 5, 2023. Tony Strickland, Mayor 'CStUtiiAlAje--- Gracey Van Der Mark, Mayor Pro Tem Natalie Moser, Council Member Dan Kalmick, Council Member ----6- .j'. .------ , Rho a Bolton, Council Member Casey McKeon, Council Member - -- /�.�Q EST. 1909 Pat Burns, ouncil Member Attachment 2 - 1996 and 2001 Versions A Declaration of Policy About Human Dignity by the Huntington Beach City Council Huntington Beach is a city whose residents represent every walk of life, come from many nations, share varied lifestyles,and hold different religious beliefs.This diversity brings to our city a rich and varied cultural heritage.Our citizens honor and respect the diversity that exists in Huntington Beach. When acts of hate are committed against any citizen,it is considered an act against the entire community. The Huntington Beach City Council declares that everyone should be treated with courtesy and respect,regardless of their racial background,their nation of origin,the religion they practice,their sexual orientation, gender or disability status. It is the right of all citizens to pursue their daily lives with the knowledge that they will not be physically harmed or verbally abused. The Huntington Beach City Council states in the strongest terms that it will vigorously fight criminal activity known as "hate crime" with all of the resources at its disposal. A hate crime is any criminal or attempted criminal act which is motivated by the victim's race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender or disability status. It may involve a verbal, written,or physical action that is intended to create emotional suffering,physical harm or property damage. The City Council warns those who advocate or perpetrate hate not to test the community's resolve to oppose them.It is the city's stated policy to vigorously pursue a course of investigation, apprehension, prosecution, conviction, and incarceration of all those who participate in hate crimes. In support of this declaration,the City Council sends these messages: To the community we say, " Believe in the interdependence of all people. Participate at your places of worship and community meetings and lend your voice in opposing hate." To the schools we say, "Continue your programs and curricula which promote respect towards those who are different. Call on resources of the city, the county, the state, and the nation as you engage in the educational process to battle hate." To the parents we say, "Act as positive role models for your children by demonstrating tolerance towards those whose race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or disability status may be different from yours. You are the most powerful influence on your children's behavior." To the young people we say, " Educate yourself to the ways of the world and the lessons of history. Develop sensitivity toward the feelings of others. Thus, as you grow into adulthood and become society's leaders, you will be more effective in the fight to preserve man's humanity toward man." We must all remember that a great war was fought in which millions of innocent people lost' their lives as a result of one of the greatest hate crimes in history. It is the martyrdom of those people who should serve to encourage all of us in the fight against hate. We must all become activists in this battle as a living memorial to those who lost their lives. Let us not forget the millions who came before,who but for the absence of strong opposition at an early time,would have lived long,happy,and productive lives. Remember that silence and apathy are the greatest allies of those committing hate crime. If you are a victim or a witness of a hate crime, go to the nearest telephone, call 911, and say "I want to report a hate crime." With those seven words,you will instantly have as an ally the full resources of the city of Huntington Beach and the nearly 200,000 citizens of our city.You are not alone! Together, the city of Huntington Beach and its citizens will succeed in their efforts to permanently eliminate all hate crimes.The Huntington Beach City Council declares that it will not tolerate any hate crimes in our community. The foregoing declaration of policy about Human dignity was unanimously adopted by the Huntington Beach City Council on May 6,1996. 772 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ® CALIFORNIA '''.........miiiii —.4111111.0 0'.... 111111,, li, II. 11. 11...illis... lib 41/ INCORPORATED 1909 Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity By the Huntington Beach City Council Huntington Beach is a city whose residents represent every walk of life,come from many nations,share varied lifestyles,and hold different religious beliefs.This diversity brings to our city a rich and varied cultural heritage.Our citizens honor and respect the diversity that exists in Huntington Beach. When acts of hate are committed against any citizen,it is considered an act against the entire community. The Huntington Beach City Council declares that everyone should be treated with courtesy and respect,regardless of their 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. It is the right of all residents to pursue their daily lives with the knowledge that they will not be physically harmed or verbally abused. The Huntington Beach City Council states in the strongest terms that it condemns all hate incidents and hate crimes and will vigorously fight criminal activity related to hate with all of the resources at its disposal. A hate incident is the behavior that is motivated by hate or bias towards a person's actual or perceived disability,gender,gender identity,or gender expression,nationality,race or ethnicity,religion or sexual orientation but is not criminal in nature.Typically,these behaviors are protected by the First Amendment right to freedom of expression.If this type of behavior escalates to threats or is carried out against a person or property,or becomes an incitement to commit violence,it would be classified as a hate crime. According to California penal code 422.55,a hate crime is a criminal act committed,in whole or in part,because of one or more of the following actual or perceived characteristics of the victim:disability,gender,gender identity,or gender expression,nationality,race or ethnicity,religion, sexual orientation,or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.It may involve a verbal, written,or physical action that is intended to create emotional suffering,physical harm or property damage. The City Council warns those who advocate or perpetrate hate not to test the community's resolve to oppose them.It is the city's stated policy to vigorously pursue a course of investigation,apprehension,prosecution,conviction,and incarceration of all those who participate in hate crimes. For hate incidents,and in cases where incarceration or prosecution is not sought or granted,the City Council strongly supports alternatives to carceral punishment,which gives an opportunity to repair harm within the community where and if possible. In support of this declaration,the City Council sends these messages: To the Community To the community we say, "Believe in the value of interdependence of all people.Every member of our community has the right to be treated with dignity and it is our collective responsibility to ensure this is normalized behavior.Participate at your places of worship community meetings,and wherever you are;lend your voice in opposing hate." To the Schools To the schools we say,"Continue fostering safe environments of learning and care.Encourage curiosity and keep developing programs and curricula that promote respect,inclusion,and acceptance towards all. Call on resources of the city,the county,the state,and the nation as you engage in the educational process to combat hate." To the Parents To the parents we say,"Act as positive role models for your children by demonstrating inclusion and acceptance of those whose race, nationality,religion,sexual orientation,gender,gender identity,or gender expression,or disability status may be different from yours. You are the most powerful influence on your children's behavior." To the Youth To the youth we say, "Educate yourself to the ways of the wortd and the lessons of history.Develop sensitivity towards the feelings of others.Thus,as you grow into adulthood and become society's leaders,you will be more effective in the fight to preserve our humanity." Do not ignore history.What we do should be a monument to all who have lost their lives because of hatred. We must all become activists in this battle as a living memorial. Remember that silence and apathy are the greatest allies of those committing hate crimes and initiating hate incidents.If you are a victim or a witness of a hate crime or hate incident,call 9-1-1,and say,"I want to report a hate crime."With those seven words,you will instantly have as an ally the full resources of the city of Huntington Beach and the nearly 200,000 residents of our city.You are not alone! Together,the city of Huntington Beach and its residents will promote a city that welcomes all and vigilantly protects against hate crimes and hate incidents.The Huntington Beach City Council declares that it will not tolerate any hate crimes or hate incidents in our community. The previous Declaration of Policy about Human Dignity was unanimously adopted by the Huntington Beach City Council on May 6,1996 in response to brutal hate crimes in Huntington Beach resulting in the murder of Vernon Flournoy and attempted murder of George Mondragon by members of white supremacist groups. The matter of hate incidents and hate crimes,which are numerous and pernicious,do much to degrade the quality of life for all in our community. Now known as Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity,th's document was adopted by the Huntington Beach City Council on November 16,2021. • r:../L._____________, Kim Carr,Mayor � (20,1*-1/41(k.. M .ZD-1-46\----) ' Barbara Delgleize,Mayor Pr.6 m1 Rhonda Bolton,City Council Member if"/Zei... Lik • a mic , 'ty Council Member ata M's• Itcil ber viiimildit Erik Peterson,City Council Member T1Ns in Mike Posey,City Coun ' Member 1th ; 1 r 1 p CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING — COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS REPORT TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: PAT BURNS, COUNCIL MEMBER ' DATE: AUGUST 1, 2023 SUBJECT: AMENDING THE DECLARATION OF POLICY ON HUMAN DIGNITY ISSUE STATEMENT On November 16, 2021, the HB City Council adopted the "A Declaration of Policy About Human Dignity" of May 6, 1996 be amended and renamed "Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity". I am requesting that the HB City Council amend this document. The November 16, 2021 amendment included significant revisions to the language of the May 1996 Declaration. I believe that it is time for amendments to be made to the November 16, 2021 Declaration. RECOMMENDED ACTION I am recommending that the City Council amend the Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity through an Ad Hoc committee of three City Council members appointed by the Mayor; and, the amendments to the Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity be presented at a future City Council Meeting, October 3, 2023 to the City Council for approval of the newly amended Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL Not applicable 774 Moore, Tania From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Friday, September 1, 2023 8:36 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd: Proposed Statement of Human Dignity Get Outlook for iOS From: Elizabeth SanFilippo<elizabethsanfilippo@fuller.edu> Sent: Friday, September 1, 2023 7:59:17 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Proposed Statement of Human Dignity I am a Huntington Beach resident for over thirty years and am opposed to the proposed changes to the Statement of Human Dignity, particularly the deletion of sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender orientation. As a person of faith, I believe all people are made in the image of God and should be treated with dignity. We are called to speak out against hate. Members of the LGBTQ community have been victims of hate crimes. By preserving this language in our Statement of Human Dignity, we oppose these hate crimes and seek to protect our citizens from them. Thank you for your consideration. Elizabeth San Filippo SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 9J5/s9093 Agenda Item No.; 39 (a3- 734) i Moore, Tania From: Sheila Ellis <sheila.ellis78@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, September 2, 2023 8:18 AM To: Van Der Mark, Gracey Cc: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); Moser, Natalie; McKeon, Casey; Kalmick, Dan; Burns, Pat; Bolton, Rhonda; Strickland, Tony Subject: Re:Tuesday Council Meeting Agenda I am so glad you asked!!! I hope you are doing so with an open mind and heart. The current council majority has repeatedly made the LGBTQ+community feel ostracized and vulnerable. By excluding them, it invites hate against them. Removal of the Pride Flag during the month of June,the inclusion of"all lives" into the proposed Resolution Denouncing Antisemitic and LGBTQ+ Hate, and now the removal of: The Huntington Beach City Council declares that everyone should be treated with courtesy and respect, regardless of their racial background, their nation of origin, the religion they practice, their sexual orientation, gender or disability status. It is the right of all citizens to pursue their daily lives with the knowledge that they will not be physically harmed or verbally abused. The Huntington Beach City Council states in the strongest terms that it will vigorously fight criminal activity known as "hate crime" with all of the resources at its disposal. A hate crime is any criminal or attempted criminal act which is motivated by the victim's race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation,gender or disability status. It may involve a verbal,written or physical action that is intended to create emotional suffering,physical harm or property damage. and inclusion of: 1; C'AY 9 i I'Ib11f`r.if3N1 �1f 1106,"11 ckvt„1 ,,11iA7 °11Y„xi, m.w "Al 4. 1 111:ik.C°ur'*: i to k anti t'c,; :z; arei eto 141,drr.M :'< it M iT,1ciiitir.',t.cI1:11r :30'4l°_sq.. i,,', ;Tort NI I zt.;0. :t ;+' p- i i + gy �j. _ g o ;tri Frly� oritnerit [f,x {.l It � � t r5 '5. , Ff.. .o��a,!- :be i.�rra0.4 j,l�a.A. 11 €: 1,111: p L6%�..:`� M ' 11711tt into the Declaration of Policy About Human Dignity.This transparent dig at the LGBtQ+community is an effort to make the community less safe, more open to abuse and hate. I truly hope you were asking me to help you understand better how so many of the residents feel. Huntington Beach should welcome and protect all who live,shop and visit here. It would be a huge blow to our city to have human rights groups start warning people about coming to our City because they would be unsafe.As you know, Florida has had significant loss of revenues as businesses,tourists,conventions, etc. pull out for their stance on this issue. Thank you again for taking the time to request further information. I hope this will enlighten you and your fellow council members. 1 Sheila Ellis (she/her) On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 8:31 PM Van Der Mark, Gracey<Gracev.VanDerMark@surfcitv-hb.org>wrote: Where exactly are we spreading hate? Please elaborate. Gracey Van Der Mark Mayor Pro Tern -City of Huntington Beach From:Sheila Ellis<sheila.ellis78@gmail.com> Sent: Friday,September 1, 2023 1:39:12 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org<supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <citv.council@surfcity-hb.org>;Van Der Mark, Gracey<Gracey.VanDerMark@surfcity-hb.org>; Moser, Natalie <Natalie.Moser@surfcity-hb.org>; McKeon, Casey<Casev.McKeon@surfcitv-hb.org>; Kalmick, Dan <Dan.Kalmick@surfcitv-hb.org>; Burns, Pat<Pat.Burns@surfcity-hb.org>; Bolton, Rhonda <Rhonda.Bolton@surfcity- hb.or >; Strickland,Tony<Tonv.Strickland@surfcitv-hb.org> 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) Sheila Ellis (She/Her) 2 Moore, Tania From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Saturday, September 2, 2023 1:17 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd: Policy on human dignity and councilwoman Moser Get Outlook for iOS • From: Deanna Boyce<deannadboyce@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday,September 2, 2023 9:28:47 AM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Policy on human dignity and councilwoman Moser First, I am just absolutely shocked and disgusted that you would include the gender paragraph in this policy. It doesn't even make sense! So so weird, and out of place, and absolutely unnecessary.Why the bizarre obsession? If your aim is to divide HB even more,then you're doing a good job. Second, how can you censure Ms Moser on speaking the truth?The entire council knows that MANY HB citizens take issue with Gracey's hateful connections(many photos with known racists)and past comments(namely the video on the Holocaust). The 4 already show absolutely no respect to the other 3 council members,and you couldn't have had a discussion about it?You have to publicly censure her? I don't understand this at all. I want to thank Natalie Moser for voicing the concerns of many of us, and being brave enough to point out the hypocrisy of assigning Gracey to anything dealing with ethics. Thank you, D. Boyce 1 Moore, Tania From: David Rynerson <drynerson@earthlink.net> Sent: Saturday, September 2, 2023 5:46 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF) Subject: Ad Hoc Committee on Declaration on Human Rights City Council Majority - When I wrote to you previously, I did so because of the of the absolute lack of explanation for why you thought the declaration on human rights needed changing and the opaqueness of your intended changes. It is now abundantly clear why you refused to publicly disclose your planned "modifications" to the existing declaration. While acknowledging that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity, you turn around in the very next paragraph and decide to marginalize those who don't identify as either male or female, and then turn around again and say to treat all people equally. You say that the sexes must be separated in sports. Have you never heard of mixed doubles tennis? Equestrian events? How do you propose to treat those who identify as non-binary? What sports do they get to play? Is that treating them with respect and dignity? No one is asking you to endorse their life choices - just not to treat them like they don't exist and have no right to being treated with respect and dignity. You then had the audacity to plan to censure Councilwoman Moser for asking a straightforward question about one of the people being appointed to that ad hoc committee. Councilwoman Van Der Mark took great umbrage at being asked the simple question of whether or not she believed the holocaust was real - which seems to be a pretty relevant question for someone being appointed to rewrite the existing declaration on human rights. Especially in view of some of the reporting about her -- see the linked reporting here: https://www.Bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=6b8d9a790b67bc35JmItdHM9MTY5MzYxMjgwMCZpZ3VpZDOxYiE 4ZTkzNy05N2EOLTZiOWYtMjcxMCI mODg3OTYOYTZhMTImaW5zaWQ9NTE4OQ&ptn=3&hsh=3&f clid=1 b18e937-97a4-6b9f-2710- f887964a6a12&psq=gracie+van+der+mark&u=a1 aHROcHM6Ly93d3cub2N3ZWVrbHkuY29tL2dyYW NIeS12YW4tZGVyLW1 hcrostcGVkZGxlci1vZi1yYWNpc3QtY29uc3BpcmFjaWVzLXJ1 bnMtZm9yLXNj aG9vbC1 ib2FyZC1 pbi1 oYi8&ntb=1 If anyone was disrespectful in the exchange between the two councilwomen, it was Councilwoman Van Der Mark, so if anyone is censured, it should be her. Thus far, your tenure has been marked by a lack of transparency, unpreparedness, and the appearance that you think being in the majority allows you to totally discount anyone who does not agree with you. You are proposing charter amendments without explanation or discussion, pursuing lawsuits costing the city significant amounts of money, while settling with the promoter who backed your campaigns without a whimper, and then being less than transparent about that settlement and the follow-on lawsuit against Amplify Energy. By now you've been treated to enough council meetings that you should clearly understand that not everyone in Huntington Beach agrees with you - quite the contrary. It's time that you start operating with that understanding, rather than looking like a junior high school student council bent on enforcing your personal beliefs. I know that at least some of you can do it. I've had reasonable and productive exchanges with Councilman McKeon. You can do better, and I hope to see you do so. Sincerely, David Rynerson 6272 Newbury Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92647 2 Moore, Tania From: Diana Lithgow <lithgownp@aol.com> Sent: Saturday, September 2, 2023 7:08 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Vote NO on both the Charter Review Proposals and the "Policy on Human Dignity" City Council Members and Supplemental Committees: I strongly OPPOSE the items drafted in the TWO ad hbc committees that are up for a vote this Tuesday, Sept 5th: 1. Charter Review Ad Hoc Committee Proposals 2. Policy on Human Dignity Charter Review: -Item#7: The Charter Review proposals are thinly disguised Voter Suppression attempts and must not be adopted. There are NO concerns by the OC Registrar of Voters as to the security of our county elections--and limiting the voter polling locations AND requiring city monitoring of ballot drop boxes is an attempt to INTIMIDATE voters . . . not secure validity of voters. Shame on you--copying Texas and Florida shenanigans. We MUST NOT make changes to fix a problem that does not exist--only to suppress voters. NO! -Item#2: The ONLY reason a City Council Meeting should be cancelled is a lack of quorum(due to illness or other matters)--not at the whim of the Mayor or Majority of Council Members (who are currently Republican, by the way). Again, shameless attempt to suppress Democracy. NO! -Item#6: We must NOT "dumb down" our City Clerk Qualifications. Making these changes to possibly "hand pick" a candidate for the position that does not currently hold qualifications (such as a family member) is despotic. NO! Policy on Human Dignity: All paragraphs EXCEPT the paragraph on "genetic differences between a male and a female" are in support of Human Dignity--I support the paragraphs that do not address gender. Shame on your for again attempting to copy Texas and Florida's intolerance of people within a document actually titled "Policy on Human Dignity"-- shameful and sneaky is what this is. You are not even being secretive--but saying the quiet part out loud--you have NO RESPECT for people who are gender different than you. I OPPOSE this paragraph wholeheartedly. NO! (Not to mention that the grammar in this Policy is something out of an elementary school--PLEASE learn to write properly if you are going to draft policy! My double doctorate degrees cringed reading this poorly edited "Policy on Human Dignity". Again,I urge a NO vote on both the Charter Review Proposals and the "Policy on Human Dignity". Dr. Diana Lithgow 19841 Flagstone Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92646 i HUNTINGTON BEACH 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) DLithgow@WesternU.edu 2 Moore, Tania From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Saturday, September 2, 2023 7:10 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: FW: Human Dignity Declaration From: pacj<pacj_03@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday,September 2, 2023 6:49 PM To: Estanislau, Robin<Robin.Estanislau@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity- hb.org> Subject: Human Dignity Declaration Dear Councilmembers, There is much division regarding the City's Human Dignity Declaration. It's a shame that the concept of human dignity is a political football. The City currently complies with federal and state civil rights laws and the concept of equal protection for all. Rather than create a further division in this City through amendments to this philosophical document, why not just eliminate it? Thank you. Julio and Pat Quintana 1 Moore, Tania From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Saturday, September 2, 2023 7:10 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: FW: Charter Review and Policy on Human Dignity votes 9/5/23 From: Diana Lithgow<Iithgownp@aol.com> Sent:Saturday, September 2, 2023 7:06 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Charter Review and Policy on Human Dignity votes 9/5/23 HB City Council, I strongly OPPOSE the items drafted in the TWO ad hoc committees that are up for a vote this Tuesday, Sept 5th: 1. Charter Review Ad Hoc Committee Proposals 2. Policy on Human Dignity Charter Review: -Item#7: The Charter Review proposals are thinly disguised Voter Suppression attempts and must not be adopted. There are NO concerns by the OC Registrar of Voters as to the security of our county elections--and limiting the voter polling locations AND requiring city monitoring of ballot drop boxes is an attempt to INTIMIDATE voters . . . not secure validity of voters. Shame on you--copying Texas and Florida shenanigans. We MUST NOT make changes to fix a problem that does not exist--only to suppress voters. NO! -Item#2: The ONLY reason a City Council Meeting should be cancelled is a lack of quorum (due to illness or other matters)--not at the whim of the Mayor or Majority of Council Members (who are currently Republican, by the way). Again, shameless attempt to suppress Democracy. NO! -Item#6: We must NOT "dumb down" our City Clerk Qualifications. Making these changes to possibly "hand pick" a candidate for the position that does not currently hold qualifications (such as a family member) is despotic. NO! Policy on Human Dignity: All paragraphs EXCEPT the paragraph on "genetic differences between a male and a female" are in support of Human Dignity--I support the paragraphs that do not address gender. Shame on your for again attempting to copy Texas and Florida's intolerance of people within a document actually titled "Policy on Human Dignity"-- shameful and sneaky is what this is. You are not even being secretive--but saying the quiet part out loud--you have NO RESPECT for people who are gender different than you. I OPPOSE this paragraph wholeheartedly. NO! (Not to mention that the grammar in this Policy is something out of an elementary school--PLEASE learn to write properly if you are going to draft policy! My double doctorate degrees cringed reading this poorly edited "Policy on Human Dignity". i Again, I urge a NO vote on both the Charter Review Proposals and the "Policy on Human Dignity". Dr. Diana Lithgow 19841 Flagstone Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92646 HUNTINGTON BEACH 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) DLitkgow(a WesternU.edu 2 Moore, Tania 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 i 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 2 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. i Moore, Tania From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 9:45 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd: Get Outlook for iOS From:Thomas Mckerr<tomckerr@aol.com> Sent:Sunday, September 3, 2023 8:57:05 AM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: The best thing that happened for HB was a recent letter in the Pilot from a Costa Mesa resident who pointed out that Costa Mesa had also gone through a bout with elected bigots. The got voted out and Costa Mesa has recovered nicely. I hope we can do the same. Tom McKerr 8592 Acapulco Circle 92646 1 Moore, Tania From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 9:46 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd: "Policy on Human Dignity" Get Outlook for iOS From:SallySanders<sally_sanders@cox.net> Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 9:42:24 AM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: "Policy on Human Dignity" Hello, My name is Sally Sanders and I'm writing to voice my objections over this policy which is clearly transphobic and homophobic with the usual dog whistles the right uses, like "sexual grooming" and "recognize from birth the genetic differences between male and female." There is a nationwide effort to eliminate trans/nonbinary people from existence with hundreds of new anti- LGBTO laws on the books. There is no reason for this policy other than to create division and hate and add more fuel to the anti- trans agenda. Vote NO on this policy on human dignity. By the way, how ironic that it was named that. It's the complete opposite of human dignity. 1 Moore, Tania From: SallySanders <sally_sanders@cox.net> Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 9:47 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Policy on Human Dignity Hello, My name is Sally Sanders and I'm writing to strongly object to this policy,which is the opposite of human dignity. This policy uses far right rhetoric/hate speech and is clearly transphobic with phrases like "sexual grooming". Please vote NO on this hateful, discriminatory policy that will be on the agenda on Sept.5. Sent from my iPad 1 Moore, Tania From: Betty Kanne <bettykanne@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 9:54 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Supplement- September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting September 3, 2023 City Council Members, I ask that you abandon all efforts to place items on the March 2024 Ballot that would change our City Charter. The four majority members mislead voters by pledging not to alter the City Charter and are now poised to utterly transform it for their own benefit. The Charter Review Ad Hoc Committee Proposals should be soundly rejected with varying levels of outrage and vehemence starting with the most cynically crafted Numbers Five and Six shamefully designed as a customized pair serving to slide the wife of our city attorney into a "forever"job as City Clerk with key and crucial election responsibilities.That feat fits nicely into the even more abhorrent Number Seven that is in fact an overt attempt of voter suppression. It is intended to reduce voting participation by the most vulnerable in our community.This includes young and/or newly franchised voters or those with language obstacles or disabilities.These items must be soundly rejected. Reject the cynically written new"Policy on Human Dignity"that drips with homophobic and transphobic tropes. It's an embarrassment to the open minded,humanity embracing,tolerant people of this community. It is shameful. I propose we reinstate the previous Human Dignity Statement crafted thirty years ago by the highly respected, formidable leaders Shirley Dettloff and Ralph Bauer in a time of great trial in our community when we then faced violence and hatred from virulent skinhead neo-nazis.That was a powerful and meaningful statement worthy of this community.This"revision",this vile statement is not. Reject it. Remove the agenda item to Censure Council Member Natalie Moser.This wholly unnecessary addition to the agenda is an obvious distraction from the real issues that should be of concern to this Council and taxpayers of Huntington Beach.The move to censure is every bit as unseemly as the very behavior it questions.Drop it from the agenda. Focus on the true problems in our community and cease sowing discord needlessly.Stop the meaningless distractions. Betty Kanne 16331 Woodstock Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92647 bettykanne@hotmail.com (40+year HB resident,homeowner and voter) 1 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) 1 Moore, Tania From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 11:37 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd:Three Requests - September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting Get Outlook for iOS From: Betty Kanne<bettykanne@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 9:51:35 AM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Three Requests-September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting September 3, 2023 City Council Members, I ask that you abandon all efforts to place items on the March 2024 Ballot that would change our City Charter. The four majority members mislead voters by pledging not to alter the City Charter and are now poised to utterly transform it for their own benefit. The Charter Review Ad Hoc Committee Proposals should be soundly rejected with varying levels of outrage and vehemence starting with the most cynically crafted Numbers Five and Six shamefully designed as a customized pair serving to slide the wife of our city attorney into a"forever"job as City Clerk with key and crucial election responsibilities.That feat fits nicely into the even more abhorrent Number Seven that is in fact an overt attempt of voter suppression. It is intended to reduce voting participation by the most vulnerable in our community.This includes young and/or newly franchised voters or those with language obstacles or disabilities.These items must be soundly rejected. Reject the cynically written new"Policy on Human Dignity"that drips with homophobic and transphobic tropes. It's an embarrassment to the open minded,humanity embracing,tolerant people of this community. It is shameful. I propose we reinstate the previous Human Dignity Statement crafted thirty years ago by the highly respected, formidable leaders Shirley Dettloff and Ralph Bauer in a time of great trial in our community when we then faced violence and hatred from virulent skinhead neo-nazis.That was a powerful and meaningful statement worthy of this community.This"revision",this vile statement is not. Reject it. Remove the agenda item to Censure Council Member Natalie Moser.This wholly unnecessary addition to the agenda is an obvious distraction from the real issues that should be of concern to this Council and taxpayers of Huntington Beach.The move to censure is every bit as unseemly as the very behavior it questions.Drop it from the agenda. Focus on the true problems in our community and cease sowing discord needlessly. Stop the meaningless distractions. Betty Kanne 16331 Woodstock Lane 1 Huntington Beach,CA 92647 bettykanne@hotmail.com (40+year HB resident,homeowner and voter) 2 Moore, Tania From: dmlithgow@aol.com Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 2:29 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Oppose Charter Review Ad Hoc Committee Proposals Dear Huntington Beach City Council Members, I strongly oppose several of the charter review committee proposals. On the proposal for Section 310, I cannot understand why we would lower the qualifications for the Clerk position. This makes no sense to me. The proposal for Section 702 for Local Control over Elections comes across as a waste of taxpayer money to monitor ballot drop boxes. Just how they are monitored could come across as voter intimidation. I also see no reason for removing reliance on the state election code. We should have continuity for how we run our elections across the state. I see no reason to "update" the Policy on Human Dignity. Leave it as it is. Please! Thank you, Douglas Lithgow 10841 Flagstone Ln Huntington Beach, CA 92646 1 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 1 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. 2 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 1 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 2 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. 1 Moore, Tania From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 7:18 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd: Upcoming Resolutions Get Outlook for iOS From: ed giardina <edgiardina@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, September 3, 2023 1:38:38 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Upcoming Resolutions Dear Council Majority, Your obsession with policing the genitals of our city's youth is deeply disturbing to me as a parent and homeowner. Clearly,you lack real ideas to improve and make our city world class so you are resorting to easy and tired red meat culture wars. I am currently embarrassed to call Huntington Beach my home. Ed Giardina 1 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 Get Outlook for iOS 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 i 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 2 Moore, Tania From: martha bergman <marthabergman21@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 7:19 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: One resident's opinion Dear Huntington Beach Council Members, I have been a resident of Huntington Beach for over sixty years. For the record, I would like to state that I FIRMLY OPPOSE the following: Changing our voting process, specifically as suggested by the current proposals concerning the requirement of voter identification and monitoring of ballot boxes . Changing the requirements to be the City Clerk. Censure of Councilwoman Moser for doing her job and asking important questions about the appropriateness of Van der Mark's placement on the committee to change our city's Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity. Changing our city's Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity as suggested by that same committee. Sincerely, Martha Bergman Moore, Tania From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 7:20 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd: One resident's opinion Get Outlook for iOS From: martha bergman <marthabergman21@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, September 3, 2023 7:18:35 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:One resident's opinion Dear Huntington Beach Council Members, I have been a resident of Huntington Beach for over sixty years. For the record, I would like to state that I FIRMLY OPPOSE the following: Changing our voting process, specifically as suggested by the current proposals concerning the requirement of voter identification and monitoring of ballot boxes . Changing the requirements to be the City Clerk. Censure of Councilwoman Moser for doing her job and asking important questions about the appropriateness of Van der Mark's placement on the committee to change our city's Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity. Changing our city's Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity as suggested by that same committee. Sincerely, Martha Bergman i Moore, Tania From: Lisa Williams <Iwilliamshb@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 9:21 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: proposed HB Policy on Human Dignity Dear City Council, I have read your Policy on Human Dignity and am quite disheartened to see that you have written it with blatant discrimination. While you say that "our citizens honor and respect differences that exist in Huntington Beach" what is really meant is that you honor and respect people as long as they "fit" into a certain box that conforms to biased standards set by society. Your policy discriminates against those that are gender non-conforming under the guise that you are "protecting children." When we work toward exclusion, rather than inclusion of all peoples, we are creating a segregated society - the "haves and the have-nots"; the "worthy and the unworthy"; we "other" people. This is what happened with the black and white communities with segregation. Black children were not allowed to interact with white children in schools, restaurants, bathrooms, etc. because they were deemed unworthy, unclean, dangerous, etc. - all in the name of"protecting" white children from the degradation of being exposed to the life of a black child. Now, instead of the "others" being black children, they are gender non-conforming children. PLEASE do not go backwards and repeat human atrocities again. LEARN from our mistakes, our irrational fears, our misunderstandings and lead with empathy, love, and compassion toward an equitable society where all are able to thrive, live, love, and learn free from discrimination, hatred, and harassment - where basic human rights are protected for ALL human beings. Learning about differences at a young age and understanding that we are all made unique, and one- of-a-kind with our own set of gifts and talents to share with the world benefits all. It helps people have perspective, empathy, understanding and make space for all to thrive. We all belong in this world and we all have our purpose for being here. This type of mindset affords the opportunity for collaboration, cooperation, teamwork, and positive growth across all potential barriers of race, creed, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability level, culture, etc. Your Policy on Human Dignity infers that criminal activity and gender identification go "hand-in-hand" - your policy is misleading and misguided. If any individual, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, etc. engages in criminal activity - there should be appropriate consequences. But, you are insinuating that there is something "criminal" in being a gender non- conforming person and that somehow children are at risk if they are exposed to someone that is gender non-conforming. This seems unethical and illegal at best. Any criminal act against any other human being should be punishable by law. It is the behavior that a person chose to impose harm on another person that is the act of violence. There is no criminal act in being gender non-conforming. Just as you do not want to "erase" those who's biological sex align with their gender identity - you should not work toward "erasing" those who's biological sex doesn't align with their gender identity. There is no place in a Policy on Human Dignity for the discrimination you are trying to impose on the LGBTQ+ community. This has been a common theme for the City Council this year with the Flag policy, the Book "ban" policy, and now this "so-called" Policy on Human Dignity. When you talk about i Human Dignity that means dignity for ALL human beings regardless of their race, creed, ethnicity, culture, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc. It is not fair or equitable to discriminate who and who does not get afforded rights and freedoms because you have an agenda against a certain group of marginalized citizens. The "separate but equal" doctrine of the late 1800's was wrong and shameful then and the same sentiment is reflected in your proposed Policy on Human Dignity. "Separate but equal" is still wrong and shameful today. PLEASE do not sign,the proposed Policy on Human Dignity as it is written. Sincerely, Lisa Williams HB Resident 2 Moore, Tania From: Stephen Einstein <rebgiraffe@aol.com> Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 10:36 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Concerns regarding this Tuesday evening's agenda Dear Mayor Strickland and Members of the City Council, I am unable to attend this week's meeting, but wanted to express my concerns about two of the agenda items: 1. The prior Statements on Human Dignity were passed in a bipartisan manner, showing concern for ALL people in the city. The proposed re-write does quite the opposite. In particular, I find the paragraph regarding gender to be highly problematic. It gives a message to many people that they and members of their families are not really welcome as part of the community. This is narrow-minded in today's world and, frankly,very painful. 2. The proposed censure of Council Member Moser is nothing less than an attempt to stifle free speech. Ms. Moser raised heartfelt questions and she had every right to raise those concerns. Sincerely yours, Si E Rabbi Stephen J. Einstein, D.H.L., D.D. Pronouns: He/Him/His HaRav Shalom Ya'akov ben Shaya Zalman v'Zelda Founding Rabbi Emeritus Congregation B'nai Tzedek Fountain Valley, CA "The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything." Albert Einstein 1 Moore, Tania From: Carol Berk <carolberk@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 10:58 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) Cc: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Agenda for September 5, 2023 Dear HB City Council, (In particular, the majority members) I hardly know where to begin. Your agenda is so filled with items that are obviously on your"We're in the majority, so we have the power to force our extreme views on our city" to-do list rather than an agenda of what to do to protect our city and help it thrive. First, I find the potential censuring of Councilwoman Natalie Moser for asking a simple question that should be very easy to answer and not at all disrespectful to be a sad example of this council majority's bullying behavior. Secondly,the rewriting of the Statement of Human Dignity was totally unnecessary and now includes an indisputable and very troubling anti Trans and anti LGBTQ focus. Finally,your questionable legal and financial agreements and settlements lead me to believe that you have less than honorable intentions and actions involving many programs, projects, and events.These will be affecting our city financially and practically including items relating to the Air Show,Special Election, and for some unknown reason, wanting to have our city powers-that-be demand oversight during regular elections when we all know that the county has that responsibility and has handled it in an outstanding fashion. What I see is that this council's majority is working to push through choices that do NOT represent the majority of our residents, and will ultimately cost us extra money to implement unnecessary and unwanted contracts,elections, court settlements, and new unneeded responsibilities. Your narrow minded non-inclusive attitude is attempting to change our wonderful city into a hate filled, marginalizing entity despite your claims to the contrary. Remember this...council members will come and go during elections and you may cause damage to our wonderful city, but it will not be forever. Our city will survive you! Carol Berk HB resident, home owner, and voter since 1981 1 Moore, Tania From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 7:33 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd: proposed HB Policy on Human Dignity Get Outlook for iOS From: Lisa Williams<Iwilliamshb@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 9:20:01 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: proposed HB Policy on Human Dignity Dear City Council, I have read your Policy on Human Dignity and am quite disheartened to see that you have written it with blatant discrimination. While you say that "our citizens honor and respect differences that exist in Huntington Beach" what is really meant is that you honor and respect people as long as they "fit" into a certain box that conforms to biased standards set by society. Your policy discriminates against those that are gender non-conforming under the guise that you are "protecting children." When we work toward exclusion, rather than inclusion of all peoples, we are creating a segregated society - the "haves and the have-nots"; the "worthy and the unworthy"; we "other" people. This is what happened with the black and white communities with segregation. Black children were not allowed to interact with white children in schools, restaurants, bathrooms, etc. because they were deemed unworthy, unclean, dangerous, etc. - all in the name of"protecting" white children from the degradation of being exposed to the life of a black child. Now, instead of the "others" being black children, they are gender non-conforming children. PLEASE do not go backwards and repeat human atrocities again. LEARN from our mistakes, our irrational fears, our misunderstandings and lead with empathy, love, and compassion toward an equitable society where all are able to thrive, live, love, and learn free from discrimination, hatred, and harassment - where basic human rights are protected for ALL human beings. Learning about differences at a young age and understanding that we are all made unique, and one- of-a-kind with our own set of gifts and talents to share with the world benefits all. It helps people have perspective, empathy, understanding and make space for all to thrive. We all belong in this world and we all have our purpose for being here. This type of mindset affords the opportunity for collaboration, cooperation, teamwork, and positive growth across all potential barriers of race, creed, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability level, culture, etc. Your Policy on Human Dignity infers that criminal activity and gender identification go "hand-in-hand" - your policy is misleading and misguided. If any individual, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, etc. engages in criminal activity - there should be appropriate consequences. But, you are insinuating that there is something "criminal" in being a gender non- conforming person and that somehow children are at risk if they are exposed to someone that is gender non-conforming. This seems unethical and illegal at best. Any criminal act against any other I. human being should be punishable by law. It is the behavior that a person chose to impose harm on another person that is the act of violence. There is no criminal act in being gender non-conforming. Just as you do not want to "erase" those who's biological sex align with their gender identity - you should not work toward "erasing" those who's biological sex doesn't align with their gender identity. There is no place in a Policy on Human Dignity for the discrimination you are trying to impose on the LGBTQ+ community. This has been a common theme for the City Council this year with the Flag policy, the Book "ban" policy, and now this "so-called" Policy on Human Dignity. When you talk about Human Dignity that means dignity for ALL human beings regardless of their race, creed, ethnicity, culture, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc. It is not fair or equitable to discriminate who and who does not get afforded rights and freedoms because you have an agenda against a certain group of marginalized citizens. The "separate but equal" doctrine of the late 1800's was wrong and shameful then and the same sentiment is reflected in your proposed Policy on Human Dignity. "Separate but equal" is still wrong and shameful today. PLEASE do not sign the proposed Policy on Human Dignity as it is written. Sincerely, Lisa Williams HB Resident 2 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 Get Outlook for iOS From:jstone223@aol.com <jstone223@aol.com> 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. 1 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. Get Outlook for iOS 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: As a 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. 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 1 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. *** 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? 2 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. *** 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. (https://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 *** 3 Moore, Tania 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 1 Moore, Tania From: H Meyers <hmeybsan@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 8:35 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Tuesday City Council meeting I am a resident of Huntington Beach. I strongly oppose the agenda items related to the city charter amendments,the dissolution of various commissions, the changes to the statement on human dignity, and the proposal to review materials at the city library.The city charter amendments are an affront to democracy, especially the weakening of the requirements for city clerk. Hildy Meyers 1 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 Get Outlook for iOS 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? 1 Our high standards for the City Clerk position and other positions should continue. Thank you for your time. 2 Moore, Tania 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 1 • Moore, Tania From: MEG ROBINSON <twokyu@aol.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 10:41 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org, Subject: Against Item 32 Human Dignity Statement on CC meeting agenda of 9/5/2023 Talk about whitewashing and trashing a beautiful document,the Human Dignity statement proposed by Burns is a joke. It removes all mention of the parts of our community at risk, removes the mention of hate crimes,and contains a clearly anti-transgender statement. It is poorly written overall and is just nonsensical drivel Margaret Robinson 8788 Coral Springs Ct, 206G, HB 92646 • Moore, Tania From: Steven C Shepherd Architect <steve@shepherdarchitects.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 11:25 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) Subject: AGENDA ITEM#32 - REJECT PROPOSED AMENDED POLICY ON HUMAN DIGNITY This is painful. I remember the racially motivated violence and murder back in the 1990s. We had already been living in Huntington Beach for a number of years. We were raising a family, and I had already started a local business, but after the back-to-back hate crimes in early 1996, we seriously considered relocating. There had always been a small fringe element of extremists, but these crimes and the mindless hate that motivated them were genuinely shocking. The Huntington Beach City Council's response to these horrific hate crimes included the original Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity. This document helped to bring residents together and rally our community around a clear message of tolerance and inclusion. It is not an overstatement to say that the clear and decisive actions of that City Council and the unambiguous condemnation of hate contained in the original declaration factored into our decision to remain in Huntington Beach. With this memory in mind, I have watched proudly as past city councils reaffirm the values contained in the original declaration and have attempted to pass those values along to our children and now our grandchildren. Those memories from 1996, both the good and the bad, remain with me, and just as I have in the past, I continue to watch protectively over the document that inspired our community in a time of great crisis. Upon reviewing the proposed draft of the amended Policy on Human Dignity, I urge all Huntington Beach City Council members and residents to reject this document in its entirety. As written, the proposed draft insults the memory of efforts by past community leaders and ignores many of the foundational principles that have served our community for nearly three decades. The insidious attempt to inshrine political talking points into this document must be roundly condemned. This draft is worthy only of being filed in the circular file cabinet beneath one's desk and quickly disposed of with the other random garbage of mistake and ill-conceived notion. The residents of Huntington Beach deserve better. Steve Shepherd Huntington Beach 92646 1 Moore, Tania 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 t9' 23-734 and all recommended actions 23-731 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 1 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 2 Moore, Tania From: Julie Paik <housejulie20@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 11:34 AM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Opposition to Three Items on the September 5, 2023 agenda Dear Council Members, I write to the City Council to express my opposition to three agenda items on the September 5, 2023 agenda. Item 30: 23-700: I oppose the submission of three Charter amendments to the March 5, 2024 Statewide Primary Election. The current Charter serves the City well and the cost of$1,200,000 could be better used for other city services. Item 32: 23-734: I oppose the Ad Hoc Committee's amended Policy on Human Dignity. The policy adopted on November 16, 2021 serves all residents of Huntington Beach. The proposed policy discriminates against certain classes of residents. Item 33: 23-732: I oppose the censure of Councilperson Natalie Moser. Councilperson Moser's behavior was appropriate and acceptable for the discussion on August 1, 2023. Should this censure occur, all Council members should be afraid to have challenging, but needed, conversations at future Council meetings. I have voted in every election for the last 40 years and I look forward to voting for the next City Council members. Your vote on these issues will be remembered. Julie Paik 1 Moore, Tania 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. "I 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 3g. 23-734 and all recommended actions 23-731 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 1 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 2 Moore, Tania From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 11:42 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd: Opposing Revised Policy on Human Dignity Attachments: HB City Declaration Human Dignity 1996.pdf Get Outlook for iOS From:Sue Welfringer<Sue@Welfringer.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 11:40:43 AM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Opposing Revised Policy on Human Dignity Dear Mayor Strickland, Pro-Tern Mayor Vandermark,Council Member Burns, and Council Member McKeon: Wow. How could you consider changing the dignity statement? When I read the new statement, I was aghast with the judgmental and overstepping ideas presented.Then when I found the statement created twenty-seven years ago, I couldn't imagine why you felt the need to change a single word.When reading these two documents side-by-side, there is no question as to which statement is truly about honoring and respecting each other. Please focus on governing locally. What can you do to support our businesses, our residents, and our resources instead of attacking a strong human dignity statement and library books.The policy as presented does not do our community justice. Regards, Sue Welfringer Huntington Beach Resident since 1997 "A government that oversteps its legitimate limits and undermines the proper responsibility of other institutions is acting not only unconstitutionally, but also unjustly." i A Declaration of Policy About Human Dignity by the Huntington Beach City Council Huntington Beach is a city whose residents represent every walk of life, come from many nations, share varied lifestyles,and hold different religious beliefs.This diversity brings to our city a rich and varied cultural heritage.Our citizens honor and respect the diversity that exists in Huntington Beach. When acts of hate are committed against any citizen,it is considered an act against the entire community. The Huntington Beach City Council declares that everyone should be treated with courtesy and respect,regardless of their racial background,their nation of origin,the religion they practice,their sexual orientation,gender or disability status.It is the right of all citizens to pursue their daily lives with the knowledge that they will not be physically harmed or verbally abused. The Huntington Beach City Council states in the strongest terms that it will vigorously fight criminal activity known as "hate crime" with all of the resources at its disposal. A hate crime is any criminal or attempted criminal act which is motivated by the victim's race,ethnicity,religion,sexual orientation, gender or disability status. It may involve a verbal, written,or physical action that is intended to create emotional suffering,physical harm or property damage. The City Council warns those who advocate or perpetrate hate not to test the community's resolve to oppose them.It is the city's stated policy to vigorously pursue a course of investigation, apprehension, prosecution, conviction, and incarceration of all those who participate in hate crimes. In support of this declaration,the City Council sends these messages: To the community we say, " Believe in the interdependence of all people. Participate at your places of worship and community meetings and lend your voice in opposing hate." To the schools we say, "Continue your programs and curricula which promote respect towards those who are different. Call on resources of the city, the county, the state, and the nation as you engage in the educational process to battle hate." To the parents we say, "Act as positive role models for your children by demonstrating tolerance towards those whose race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or disability status may be different from yours. You are the most powerful influence on your children's behavior." To the young people we say, " Educate yourself to the ways of the world and the lessons of history. Develop sensitivity toward the feelings of others. Thus, as you grow into adulthood and become society's leaders,you will be more effective in the fight to preserve man's humanity toward man." We must all remember that a great war was fought in which millions of innocent people lost' their lives as a result of one of the greatest hate crimes in history. It is the martyrdom of those people who should serve to encourage all of us in the fight against hate. We must all become activists in this battle as a living memorial to those who lost their lives. Let us not forget the millions who came before,who but for the absence of strong opposition at an early time,would have lived long,happy,and productive lives. Remember that silence and apathy are the greatest allies of those committing hate crime. If you are a victim or a witness of a hate crime, go to the nearest telephone, call 911, and say "I want to report a hate crime." With those seven words,you will instantly have as an ally the full resources of the city of Huntington Beach and the nearly 200,000 citizens of our city.You are not alone! Together, the city of Huntington Beach and its citizens will succeed in their efforts to permanently eliminate all hate crimes.The Huntington Beach City Council declares that it will not tolerate any hate crimes in our community. The foregoing declaration of policy about Human dignity was unanimously adopted by the Huntington Beach City Council on May 6,1996. 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 N 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. N Rev. Lee Marie Sanchez, retired 2 Moore, Tania From: Deb Lelchuk <deblelchuk@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 12:52 PM To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Items on Tuesday, Sept. 5 agenda As a resident of Huntington Beach, I am voicing my opposition to the following: Item No. 31 23-693 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; A Human Relations Committee is a vital part of a city the size of Huntington Beach. It is part of a community-wide effort to promote human dignity.The committee works closely with the Police Department to strictly enforce and monitor all incidents that could be classified as hate crimes and hate incidents. The 2021 Orange County Hate Crimes Report from the OC Human Relations Commission found that hate incidents and crimes have increased by 165% in the past five years, with over 300 reported hate incidents that year and nearly 100 hate crimes. In Huntington Beach,there were seven hate incidents and seven hate crimes in 2022. This committee is vital to addressing the growing divisions within our community and I urge the council not to dissolve it. Show the community you support the addressing of this horrendous problem. Additionally, I oppose per item 32. 23-734, the proposed amended Policy on Human Dignity as adding an unnecessary and inflammatory clause giving the council powers that belong rightly with law enforcement and parents. It is not the councils purvue to determine what constitutes grooming etc. Further, I oppose item 34. 23-731 the censure of council member Natalie Moser. She was acting within her responsibility to question the qualifications of a fellow council member to serve on an ad hoc committee. Censure is not necessary as her statements did not constitute the views/statements of the City Council, but were solely hers alone and were not inappropriate in light of the topic at hand. Sincerely, Deborah Lelchuk 16802 Coral Cay Lane, Huntington Beach. 1 Moore, Tania From: Isabella Ford <issyford@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 1:13 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: What happened to common courtesy, respect for differences, keeping your word? City council meetings are such a circus that I know many don't feel safe enough to attend so we watch them online. This link should remind you of the exchange that Mayor Strickland seems to warrant a censure of Ms. Moser. https://www.youtube.com/live/tepr01blp3Y?feature=shared Ms.Van Der Mark interrupts Ms. Moser with a very loud,harsh tone, and continues to yell in a very angry tone.Yet, Mr. Strickland wants to censure Ms. Moser??This is the circus type of behavior that has made Huntington Beach such a sad example of an all-American city. Ms.Van Der Mark very rudely interrupts Ms. Moser yet Mayor Strickland seems to only accuse Ms. Moser of attacking another member? Ms. Moser is trying to ask a very simple question to dispel rumors that came from multiple videos and photos of Ms.Van Der Mark denying the holocaust occurred.And, it really does NOT matter that her family fought in the war because they are not the ones that were elected to serve the City of Huntington Beach. Ms.Van Der Mark was, and she needs to be forthright with her knowledge and opinion of history, especially if she plans to work on a committee to unify our diverse city. The new council majority also ran on the platform to not change the charter. Even when there were discussions to fix the very sections of the charter that outlined how to replace former council member Tito Ortiz.Yet, now you want to make changes?What is your hidden agenda with these changes? How do they benefit the city that now has a budget issue after the new majority has managed to gut the surplus we had? Finally,the new council majority seems to have no sympathy for others. I really like Mr. Kalmick's analogy in an article I read about how the council majority has "All Lives Mattered"the situation when there was a request to specifically state Huntington Beach does not condone anti-semitism after there were confirmed incidents of hate speech being spread among a specific community.The health of Huntington Beach is at stake and instead of fixing the broken pieces,you decide to say the city as a whole is important. No one denies that. You had an opportunity to heal a pretty deep wound created by a very hateful act but you decided it was just a superficial scratch. Hate is your priority.You seem to say"Think exactly like me or you are sub-human." I know my emails don't matter to you but I feel compelled to get it on public record that you do not represent Huntington Beach and are very poor examples of public servants,which is what elected officials should be focused on -serving the public. HB has so many wonderful people that have different experiences and opinions and we have such amazing volunteers that take care of our city despite your hate. Thank you Mr. Kalmick, Ms. Moser and Ms. Bolton for continuing to serve, keeping the city as a whole in your hearts,and putting up with such horrid and discriminatory behavior of the other members. Isabella Ford 714-308-0660 i Moore, Tania From: Joan Nagle <jnnaglel @yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 1:21 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Make a Compassionate Vote usususususus Council Members, You were elected by the people of Huntington Beach to represent ALL. Now most of you are full of righteousness and following a narrow agenda. So show true leadership and put on your big girls/big boy pants (ie stop acting like toddlers throwing a tantrum) and represent ALL of HB not a very small bigoted minority. Do the right thing. HB Resident of over 45 years, Joan Nagle 1 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 1 Moore, Tania From: Linda Moon <Isapiro048@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 2:58 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) Subject: September 5,2023 City Council Agenda I write in opposition to Agenda Items 16, 30 (A-E), 31(A-K), 32, 33, and 34. 16. The City Council has absolutely no business addressing or determining standards for selection of materials in the public library. The Library is managed and operated by well- educated professional librarians, who have done an outstanding job in selecting materials. There was no public call for council interference until Councilmember Vandermark created a false issue, using a list of materials provided by the radical conservative group Moms for Liberty. Statements that "young children have access to obscene materials" have been proven false. The questioned sexually explicit materials were in the Adult section of the library. Items in the Children's Library relating to homosexuality are age appropriate and subject to parental selection. No "young children" arrive at and select materials without an adult present and parents are notified by email regarding all materials checked out by their children. I've yet to see a toddler arrive at the library alone, and few have the ability to read any written text or understand the context of the items of concern. 30. The proposed charter amendments may not legally be put before the voters on a primary election ballot. Election Code 9255 specifically requires that any charter amendments proposed by the governing body be considered on the General Election ballot. There is no exception that would apply to the proposed action. The proposed Amendments have been steamrolled through without the opportunity for full public scrutiny. The mostly self-serving amendments have been commingled in a confusing and insufficiently descriptive manner. While charter revision commissions are not mandated by the charter or state statute, they are provided for therein and have been the traditional manner of amending the charter in Huntington Beach. Review by the charter commission, empaneled pursuant to state law, allows input by the public and experts over an extended period of time. Submission on the General Election Ballot allows for their consideration by the largest voting population. The proponent councilmembers are obviously relying on a low-turnout Primary Election to ramrod through amendments that only facilitate their further concentration of control. After making drastic budget cuts for city services due to reduced revenue and increased costs of litigation and judgments against the city, the expenditure of$1,200,000 is unconscionable. 31. The dissolution of boards and commissions which have provided important and significant input and expertise to the City over many decades is shameful and indicates an unjustified 1 arrogance of the proponent councilmembers in assuming that they know everything there is to know about everything and need no public input. The new council members all promised to listen to the public and invite their participation in decisions relating to the future of the city. This item flies in the face of those promises. 32. The proposed amendment of the City's well-crafted compassionate Policy on Human Dignity is an apparent attempt to diminish the importance of protecting traditionally targeted people of identified classifications. It further denies the existence of those who do not fit into a binary gender classification. An improper religious reference is also relied upon to justify its provisions. The city has no legal control over the limitation of gender participation in activities and the human dignity statement is without any legal significance to the enforcement of civil rights. However, it does identify the city as one that is either welcoming and protective to all or one in which the residents and their leaders are intolerant and discriminatory. I hope we will not be seen as the latter. 33. This item creates another costly bureaucracy that would improperly distinguish rules for the operation of e-bikes from those of surrounding cities in a manner that could not be easily enforced. If the City is concerned about e-bikes, the issues of concern and appropriate amendments to the California Vehicle Code should be discussed with our State Representatives. 34. This proposal to censure Councilmember Moser is outrageous. It highlights the vindictiveness and personal animosity of the proponent councilmembers. Those councilmembers have declined to support any standards of decorum for council meetings and have repeatedly condoned assaultive language being used in reference to Councilmembers Kalmick, Moser and Bolton by members of the public and themselves. The attempt to censure Councilmember Moser for asking that Councilmember Vandermark acknowledge the existence of the Holocaust before taking a position on the Human Relations Commission is absurd. It was Councilmember Vandermark who responded with a screaming nonresponsive diatribe. This item will likely be heard in the early hours of the morning when there will be little audience for this totally unwarranted action. A mature and reasonable action would be to request that staff draft a rational policy of council decorum. Linda Sapiro Moon lsapiro048@gmail.com 2 Moore, Tania 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: 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 1 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! 1 -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: Stouts Momma <stoutsmomma@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:27 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) Cc: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Council's agendas for Tuesday's meeting To the HB City Council, I couldn't believe my ears when I heard that Natalie Moser is being censored for asking a valid question on Gracey's participation in a committee to amend the city's Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity because of her history of not commenting on allegations denying the Holocaust and friendships with Proud Boys. It's a well known fact that Gracey's best friend is even dating a Proud Boy. Gracey's words and actions have proven her to be discriminatory. Allowing her to be in the committee shows the rumors about the new council's bigotry to be factual and will continue to shame our city's reputation. And censoring Natalie, who happens to be highly educated and very intelligent (unlike Gracey the dropout), shows the council majority's bigotry. I do not think the council should allow Gracey on the committee or censor Natalie Moser. I do not agree that the council should be changing the city's charter, which was something that the new 4 members ALL campaigned on! You promised your voters that you would NOT make changes to the charter!!! You're proving yourselves to be hypocrites! Huntington Beach should be a city ALL people feel comfortable visiting or residing in. Changing the city charter to make it impossible for future councils to fly the pride flag and adding anti LGBTQ comments tarnishes our city's reputation and makes our city a place people don't feel comfortable living in or visiting. It's bad enough that Vans pulled out of sponsoring the US Open because of the current council's decision to not fly the pride flag during pride month, costing the tax payers . Or how the horrible attack on the HB Library and the LGBTQIA books, led by Gracey, makes our city look homophobic. Trying to add the requiring of voter identification and monitoring of ballot boxes will end up being fought against and end up costing the tax payers even MORE money towards losing court costs by Gates. It's bad enough we're paying millions for his fight against the state's housing mandate, AND his millions in payments to his buddies that put on the air show. Now you want us tax payers to front the cost of the inevitable fight against the state for your proposed unconstitutional voting changes. I have never been embarrassed of living in Huntington Beach...until now. The current council's agendas bring shame to our city. Shame that will follow us for years to come. Shame that makes people decide to vacation in more inviting cities. Bring compassion and respect back to our city! Christy i Moore, Tania From: Judith Lewis <judilew22@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:39 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Human Dignity Policy To Council Members I was appalled to see your agenda items for the Huntington Beach City Council Meeting for September 5th. You have decimated HB Policy on Human Dignity and have proposed abolishing numerous citizen advisory committees. You have rewritten the Human Dignity Policy as if "hate crimes" no longer exist. You have eliminated any reference to racial differences, immigrant status, sexual orientation or disability. You claim that there are recognized genetic differences between men and women from birth with inherent "strengths and benefits" of each. Those "assumed" strengths and weaknesses kept women as second class citizens never hired for what were considered "men's" occupations for so many generations. Not to mention, women were considered too emotional to vote. In fact, the white nationalist movement has contributed to a 12% increase in hate crimes per FBI statistics. There are several known white supremacist organizations in Orange and San Diego Counties. Huntington Beach has a history of radical hate group demonstrations turning violent. Those groups have grown and become emboldened in recent years. And it is now, that you want to shut your eyes and pretend that discrimination and hate crimes do not occur? Democracy has been under attack in recent years. At least four of you seem to want to be on the bandwagon by eliminating pesky advisory committees that take up your time with citizen's concerns and issues. Shame on you. What are you thinking? And who do you represent? Judith A. Lewis Captain, Retired, L.A. County Sheriffs 38 years public service Served on Los Angeles and Orange County Citizen Advisory Committees 36 year Huntington Beach Resident 4057 Warner Avenue Huntington Beach CA 92649 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 Get Outlook for iOS 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 4:44 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd: September 5 agenda items Get Outlook for iOS From:Judith Lewis <judilew22@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:31:48 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: September 5 agenda items To Council Members I was appalled to see your agenda items for the Huntington Beach City Council Meeting for September 5t". You have decimated HB Policy on Human Dignity and have proposed abolishing numerous citizen advisory committees. You have rewritten the Human Dignity Policy as if "hate crimes" no longer exist. You have eliminated any reference to racial differences, immigrant status, sexual orientation or disability. You claim that there are recognized genetic differences between men and women from birth with inherent "strengths and benefits" of each. Those "assumed" strengths and weaknesses kept women as second class citizens never hired for what were considered "men's" occupations for so many generations. Not to mention, women were considered too emotional to vote. In fact, the white nationalist movement has contributed to a 12% increase in hate crimes per FBI statistics. There are several known white supremacist organizations in Orange and San Diego Counties. Huntington Beach has a history of radical hate group demonstrations turning violent. Those groups have grown and become emboldened in recent years. And it is now, that you want to shut your eyes and pretend that discrimination and hate crimes do not occur? Democracy has been under attack in recent years. At least four of you seem to want to be on the bandwagon by eliminating pesky advisory committees that take up your time with citizen's concerns and issues. Shame on you. What are you thinking? And who do you represent? Judith A. Lewis 1 Captain, Retired, L.A. County Sheriffs 38 years public service Served on Los Angeles and Orange County Citizen Advisory Committees 36 year Huntington Beach Resident 4057 Warner Avenue Huntington Beach CA 92649 714 742 5444 2 Moore, Tania From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:44 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd:Tuesday Meeting- Human Dignity Statement Get Outlook for iOS From: Lisa Angela Gibilie<qidancer@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:33:49 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Tuesday Meeting- Human Dignity Statement I believe there is an existing Human Dignity statement, perhaps that should have been used as a guideline instead of inventing the wheel. A Human Dignity statement is one of inclusion and equality without discrimination of all persons regardless of sex, gender identification, creed, religion, race, etc. Some suggestions if you elect to use the new statement: paragraph 1 -A general statement of equality and inclusion, don't need the last sentence on crime. paragraph 2-Again, don't need the last sentence, add without fear of discrimination. paragraph 3 - In human dignity statements gender is neither defined nrt an issue. Think our Bill of Rights and Constitution --all people are equal regardless of gender. Paragraph 4-There is need to mention specific crimes unless you mention all crimes. Again, this should be a broad and inclusive statement. Instead say that all members and visitors to our community should feel safe and protected and their rights safeguarded and respected. Paragraph 5 - It is really unnecessary to mention this, it is already stated in the first sentencea, If you want to include i,t you may say that members of all faiths are free to practice without discrimination. 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 1 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 <Ilaurajjane@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. i *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: 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<Ilaurajjane@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. i *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. 2 Moore, Tania From: Aaron Brooks <aaron.lee.brooks@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 5:31 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Human Dignity- Practice acceptance Hello, I am concerned that the city council is spending time, money and effort on negative views of our citizens. Please practice patience and acceptance of views other than those of actual board members. Live and let live, human dignity should only allow for people to live a free and happy life. Do not use human dignity as an excuse to limit the lives of others. We trust our representatives to speak for the citizens. Human dignity action should be to lift others up, not bring some down. -Aaron Brooks 1 Moore, Tania From: Annilise Flanagan-Frankl <anniliseff@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 5:58 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Comments As a resident of Huntington Beach I was to express my opinion in a public format since I cannot attend the meeting on September 5, 2023. 1. The Huntington Beach City Council SHOULD NOT CENSOR Councilwoman Natalie Moser for questioning Mayor Pro Tern Gracey Van Der Mark's ability to appropriately participate in a committee to amend the city's Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity. Gracey Van Der Mark has a long history of defending history on the atrocities of the Holocaust and her friendships with the terrorist organization - the Proud Boys. 2. I OPPOSE THE UNNECESSARY ELECTION IN MARCH 2024, TO ADD AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S CHARTER. THIS CITY COUNCIL IS SPENDING TAXPAYERS' HARD EARNED MONE. 3. I OPPOSE THE CONTINUED SPENDING OF MY MONEY TO THE KENNEDY COMMISSION. AGAINM, THIS CITY COUNCIL IS SPENDING TAXPAYERS' MONEY ON ISSUES MAKING HUNTINGTON BEACH SEEM TO BE AN UNWELCOMING COMMUNITY TO ANYONE WHO DOESN'T "FIT" THE MAJORITY OF THOSE ON THE COUNCILS' DESCRIPTION OF "APPROPRIATE FOR THE COMMUNITY". 4. I oppose any action which would allow the City Attorney to expand his staff and to find a mechanism for his wife to become a city employee!! Nepotism is not tolerated!!! 5. I OPPOSE THE SPENDING OF MY TAX MONEY TO FUND THE AIRSHOW! THERE ARE BOTH ENVIRONMENTAL AND PRACTICAL REASONS TO NOT HAVE THE AIRSHOW. I AM APPALLED AT THE SPENDING OF TAXPAYER MONEY FOR THE MAJORITY ON THE CITY COUNCIL TO INGRATIATE THEMSELVES WITH FUTURE POTENTIAL DONORS TO THEIR POLITICAL CAREERS. 6. I OPPOSE THE DISBANDING OF COMMITTEES WITH CURRENT VOLUNTEERS PROVIDING FREE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES TO THE CITY. DISBANDING THESE COMMITTEES MEANS IN THE FUTURE, THE CITY WILL HAVE TO PAY PROFESSIONALS IN AREAS IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY. Lastly, I am frustrated by the majority of City Council Members. I strongly suggest reading the book "White Privilege"! Annilise M. Flanagan-Frankl, M.A. i Counse l ingPsychol ogis t Nationally Certified School Psychologist Remember - the past is over, the future is a mystery,and today is a gift. That is why it is called the PRESENT. Make today count. Call: 847-226-3119 2 Moore, Tania From: Stacey Murray <staceymurray@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 6:08 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Comment re agenda item 32 of the City Council meeting scheduled for September 5, 2023 Dear Council Members, I wish to comment on agenda item 32 of the September 5, 2023, City Council/Public Financing Authority meeting. Quoting from the published "Policy on Human Dignity" referred to in agenda item 32: "The city of Huntington Beach will recognize from birth the genetic differences between male and female and respect the strengths and benefits of each." Will the city also recognize the genetic differences of intersex people?What about both the known and presumed genetic differences among gay, lesbian, transgender, and nonbinary people? The genes and variants responsible for intersexuality exist and can be viewed through an electron microscope. Does the city recognize that? Does the city also recognize that a newborn might have a different combination of chromosomes that only express themselves in puberty, and that a child may not even know that they are intersex until they reach puberty? Or that a person with XY chromosomes (ie. a"male")who has extra copies of the WNT4 gene can develop atypical genitals, including a rudimentary uterus and fallopian tubes?[1]Will the city recognize that? And will the city recognize that we cannot read each other's DNA? (And why would we care to?) Yes, assigning sex based on the appearance of external sex organs at birth is generally predictive of a person's sexual identity at puberty and in adulthood. But"generally" is the key word: Humans do not have a "general" identity. And the United States is not a"general" country. We are a country of individuals with individual rights. "Each sex carries advantages and disadvantages that warrant separation during certain activities (ie. sports)." If it's just sports that warrant separation of males and females, will the city specify which sports? And since this policy applies to both children and adults, does that mean the city believes that adults of different birth sexes should not play certain sports together or compete against each other? Or does the city only mean for this part of the policy to apply to children, and only when they are competing in sports at public schools or in city-sponsored events? Please be specific about what this means. "We encourage an environment free of hostility and discourage the erasure of either genders separate accomplishments." Sections of this "human dignity" policy statement are themselves hostile to a significant portion of humanity, and that includes humans who live in Huntington Beach (not to mention all of our visitors). I would recommend not introducing this hostility if you wish to encourage an environment free of it. I also assume many business owners in the city would prefer not to further alienate a significant portion of the population. (I say "further" alienate since the pride flag ban already partially accomplished that.) 1 Finally, the polite language used in this amended"Policy on Human Dignity"fails to disguise its divisive intent. There is no legitimate reason to exclude, marginalize, or otherwise harm people by adopting this policy. Humans do deserve to be treated with dignity. And humans are not all the same. It is not difficult to accept or accommodate that. Why is the city trying to make it difficult? If the Council intends to vote on formal dissolution of the Ad Hoc Committee, please vote to dissolve the committee first, without considering the Committee's flawed and harmful amended Policy on Human Dignity. Thank you for your time and attention. Stacey Murray Reference 1. Jordan BK, Mohammed M, Ching ST, et al. Up-regulation of WNT-4 signaling and dosage-sensitive sex reversal in humans. Am J Hum Genet. 2001;68(5):1102-1109. 2 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 Get Outlook for iOS 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 https://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. 1 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. 2 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 Get Outlook for iOS From:gelliottl@socal.rr.com <gelliott1@socal.rr.com> 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, &#35 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 Tern. 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 Tern 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) 1 Moore, Tania From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 7:10 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd: Unprecedented Majority Overreach Get Outlook for iOS From: Dee Turner<hbdturner@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 6:01:02 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Estanislau, Robin <Robin.Estanislau@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Unprecedented Majority Overreach First, I must urgently protest the attempt to censure Councilwoman Moser for asking whether Ms. Van Der Mark accepts the Holocaust as fact.Asking a simple question is everybody's 1st A. right, but it is compellingly correct when the council's majority is trying to amend our city's Human Rights Statement. I notice the new language clearly implies that some citizens are somehow less worthy than others.What the rest of us understand is, when somebody's rights are denied or questioned, soon NOBODY has any rights. Indeed, given the majority's aspiration to limit voting access in Huntington Beach,that seems to be the clear intent. Orange County's voting process is impeccable and has an esteemed record.That anyone would seek to limit voting suggests this majority is attempting, now that they're cozily in the barn,that they want to lock the barn gates so nobody else can get in—not the best representation of self-confidence, is it?You've made no investigation, not even a haphazard guess, of the potential costs involved, nor have you the slightest circumspection about its probable illegalities. But corruption is also blatantly clear, here. First: the Pacific Air Show was canceled because higher authorities than this city council closed beach access due to 25,000+gallons of leaked oil sludge. On the beach.Where Air Show viewers must sit.So the Air Show's lawsuit would never have reached a jury at all, being absolutely unsustainable on the merits. Yet our city attorney, Mr.Gates, decided to give$7 millions in settlement to the same company that made the majority's campaign posters.And he refuses to allow us to see why our taxes were so paid, claiming needed secrecy. Nothing should be secret which requires such a gross expenditure of taxpayer funds, unless it would reveal underlying shenanigans—and then it MUST be exposed. Is it that the Pacific Air Show knows something about this council majority the rest of us have yet to discover? Or should we expect your next campaign posters to be covered in gold leaf? Mr. Gates should at least be sanctioned by the State Bar—if not criminally indicted—especially for settling plaintiffs' unwinnable case when such obvious conflicts of interest exist. Then, too, there's the matter of his attempting to downgrade the requirements for City Clerk in order to shoehorn his wife into the position.This is nepotism and unspeakable grandiosity; perhaps Gates requires an evaluation for mental competence. Of course, if the majority could only have a City Clerk who is equally incompetent, perhaps they could then be more successful at railroading through their impractical, incredibly costly, and probably unlawful agenda. Which brings us to the $4 millions already spent, along with the next$1-1/2 million currently proposed, in your feckless and frivolous lawsuit against the state's housing mandate. If you are uninformed on this issue, be advised that 17 jurisdictions before you have already lost in court. But then,you have the illitimable Mr. Gates representing you, a man so apparently fearful of losing a case which could not legally prevail that he donated $7 millions to it. What, first you 1 have no confidence in your confidence man—and then you have far too much?? Of course,you would not recognize any right in Huntington Beach employees to also live in the city in which they're employed—that would mean listening to the board actually representing the 3,000+folk who live in 18 mobile home parks here, but they don't count,either, do they?Or you wouldn't think of shutting them down so you could simply ignore the people you think are less worthy citizens.And here we have Mayor Strickland, who so boldly and barefacedly lives in subsidized housing, himself! Shame on you. I detest the two-facedness,the cronyism,the utter lack of financial competence,the culture wars you support, and the corruption you've brought—instead of simply doing the job for which you were elected! Most who voted for you probably still thought being Republican meant that you would be committed to conservation and keep our wetlands safe and pristine.They likely thought it meant you would repair our many, many pockmarked streets.They may have trusted that you'd employ experts who know that pollarding trees is a very poor arboricultural practice, and that lace pruning instead helps prevent infrastructure upheaval by root systems that grow exponentially when treetops are hacked off.They probably thought you would never think to alter our beautiful Human Rights Statement so that skinheads and their deadly menace might return. But face it,you're just skinheads who dress better. I watched the 7+ hours of your recent council meeting.After, I was absolutely disgusted that you turned around at the start to pay lip service to a diverse nation you seek to infest with— shall we call it what it truly is?—FASCISM.Yes,you four,your patterns are distinctly fascist. Read up,educate yourselves! My sincere thanks to the many decent people who addressed these issues at the last meeting, especially to Robin Estanislau,who serves so well in her capacity as City Clerk—a job she is well educated to do,with ample years of exact experience,to boot—whose position I hope will not be at risk to this cockamamie attempt to lower the standards for someone who's"run a few businesses," as though that meant anything. (Why more than one? Did she run them into disaster?What has running a business to do with the complex matter of being City Clerk? How lame. If that's how Mr. Gates presents an argument, dear gods let's recall him, FAST!) I dearly wish this to be read at the next council meeting. But I'm so not holding my breath. I've lived in HB for 33 years.You don't deserve my name. 2 Moore, Tania From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 7:11 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd: Policy on Human dignity Get Outlook for iOS From: kenme195<kenmel95@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 6:43:07 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Policy on Human dignity Dear Council members, I just want to express my support for the proposed Policy on Human Dignity. This policy, represents all citizens equally without putting them in separate identity boxes.This divisive identity politics movement has no place in our city. Good job! I know the haters will be there to protest. They may scream loudly, but I do not believe they represent the majority. I am unfortunately out of town, otherwise I would go personally to show my support. Sincerely, Melissa Seidner Sent from my Verizon,Samsung Galaxy smartphone 1 Moore, Tania From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 7:21 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd:Agenda item 32 Get Outlook for iOS From:Jessica<jessframson@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 7:11:56 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda item 32 I am writing to express my horror upon reading the proposed "Statement on Human Dignity" crafted by Councilmember Burns et al. In no way is this about human dignity. It bastardizes the original statement and its intent and is not representative of the citizens of this community. I live and work in this City and would be embarrassed to have this statement come from our city. It's inappropriate, uncalled for, and full of hate instead of dignity. I urge you to not amend the existing statement and especially not with this version. Jessica Framson 1 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 i 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 1 Moore, Tania From: Janet Michels <janetbmichels@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 7:58 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Comments on Agenda items for September 5, 2023 Dear City Council, I have concerns with both the content of this meeting's agenda and the lack of process this Council is using to put forth substantive changes to our City Charter and the structure the city has used to effectively run its business and represent a broad range of its citizens. Charter Amendments-The Charter review and amendment process has followed a longstanding effort to use an experienced facilitator and a representative group of citizens to do a thorough review of the charter and recommend changes. This process is done on a regular basis and was just completed a little over a year ago. To put together an unskilled ad hoc committee to recommend a large number of changes intended to consolidate power and enable inexperienced candidates to run for office as they lack current qualifications is terrifying in its absolute lack of respecting the Charter's intent and representing the people of this city., Specifically, Charter Amendment 1: I object to adding language that would essentially prevent the City Council, who runs the city, from making decisions regarding legal actions the city is facing, including to use outside legal counsel. Further I object to allowing the City Attorney to control his own budget without regard to the full budgetary demands of the city, and to give the City Attorney, not the Council final authority on budget increase or decreases. While the City Attorney can recommend budgetary requests,the final authority should rest with the City Council. Further,the extensive language around voting controls simply is unnecessary and leaves citizens with an impression that oversight and monitoring is required,WHEN THERE HAS BEEN NO EVIDENCE OF FRAUD OR WRONGDOING. Inferring this in the actual language is misleading and fear mongering. Finally, after years of City Clerk qualifications remaining unchanged, the timing of the recommendation to reduce the specific educational requirements seems quite convenient to coincide with a publicly announced candidate who lacks the current qualifications to run for this office. If candidates are so keen on this position, obtain the necessary qualifications. Don't change the qualifications to fit the candidate. Charter Amendment 2: Not sure why the election cycle needs to be adjusted. The flag issue has already been ignored by the Council with respect to the wishes of the citizens. Charter amendment 3: Beyond the language error(taxes not overtly stated),as a member of Finance Commission , I did not approve of this language as necessary to unduly hamper the ability of any City Council to make financial decisions to forego revenue of any kind (parking, property tax etc) in the scope of their effort to plan for a financially sound future. Statement of Human Dignity- Beyond the fact that the statement is poorly crafted structurally and grammatically, it is offensive in its language and complete disregard of the instances that caused it to be drafted in the first place. Focusing on a narrow interpretation of gender,alluding to grooming and other key topics raised by Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark in the past months shows just whose statement this is. It is not reflective of what the city should do in its efforts to support the disenfranchised in our community. 1 And the topic of censure? I would suggest you all review videos of your prior meetings and listen to a number of statements/monologues made by Councilmember McKeon specifically before raising this. In my observation, Councilmember Moser has shown remarkable restraint and professionalism in the face of horrific language and attacks by the supporters of the majority,with nary a word about civility. What a double standard. This agenda and its content is an embarrassment. Sincerely, Janet Michels Janet Michels 714.448.3095 r' l�f 2 And the topic of censure? I would suggest you all review videos of your prior meetings and listen to a number of statements/monologues made by Councilmember McKeon specifically before raising this. In my observation, Councilmember Moser has shown remarkable restraint and professionalism in the face of horrific language and attacks by the supporters of the majority,with nary a word about civility. What a double standard. This agenda and its content is an embarrassment. Sincerely, Janet Michels Janet Michels 714.448.3095 2 Moore, Tania 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. 1 Switzer, Donna 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) 1 43Z Switzer, Donna 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 1 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 2 32- Switzer, Donna 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 1 44 32 Switzer, Donna From: BETHANY WEBB <bethwebb711@msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:02 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Sept 5 city council agenda Subject:Sept 5 city council agenda I find it hard to put into words how completely out of line with the majority of Huntington Beach and Decency in general the newly elected members of the city council are. The new" Policy on Human Dignity" is anything but! Line three in particular is nothing more than bigotry directed at the Trans community! My 25 year old born and raised in HB, never in trouble, has more rights to recognition in Huntington Beach,than the Racist,Antisemite, Uneducated Vander Mark,or the Fraudster, Run Out Of Ventura County Carpetbagger,who lives in affordable housing but fights to make sure no one else can,Strickland,for that matter the entire Fascist Four have shown themselves disloyal to Huntington Beach,with their crony give away of Huntington beach tax payer money to Kevin Eliot/Code Four! There is much more on the agenda I find objectionable, including censoring Natalie Moser, who has done nothing but represented our city with dignity and class! Shame on you! Bethany Webb Cell. 714-726-2160 Bethwebb711@msn.com 1 Switzer, Donna 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 1 Switzer, Donna 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 15B, 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 Tern 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 1 Switzer, Donna From: Dianne Miley <dmiley27@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:59 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; +City.Council@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Today's City Council meeting agenda item 23-734 Having read the Ad Hoc Committee's proposed Policy on Human Dignity, I vehemently oppose its approval/adoption. 1 Switzer, Donna From: Melissa Amarillas <amarillasmelissaj@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:53 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Comments on Agenda 9/5/23 As a California resident with family in Huntington Beach, I find the current behavior of the city council appalling. I strongly oppose banning the pride flag in the city charter, changing the human dignity statement, and censuring Councilmember Moser.The conservative members of the city council (Strickland, McKeon, Burns, Van der Mark) are spreading and encouraging hateful rhetoric and creating a climate of anger, fear, and violence in the community. After the senseless act of violence in Lake Arrowhead, I find it shocking you would so blatantly stand on the side of discrimination and bigotry. Orange County residents are targeting your community members for hate and violence. It will, no, HAS come to your city. You have the opportunity to stand on the right side of history and denounce the messages that are being sent to your queer community members.You are discarding that opportunity by including heavily connotative phrases in your human dignity statement, essentially condoning violence against transgender individuals through the inclusion of the phrase "sexual grooming," which far-right radicals wrongfully accuse transgender individuals of doing. Paragraph 3 of the policy on human dignity is irrelevant and bigoted, flouting scientific knowledge. You know what you're doing, and so do we. The world is watching you. Let your council members speak the truth without censure. WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED. 1 Switzer, Donna From: Hb Mill <hbmillie@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:50 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Sept 5th Agenda Dear Council Members, I write to the City Council to express my opposition to three agenda items on the September 5, 2023 agenda. Item 30: 23-700: I oppose the submission of three Charter amendments to the March 5, 2024 Statewide Primary Election. The current Charter serves the City well and the cost of$1,200,000 could be better used for other city services. Item 32: 23-734: I oppose the Ad Hoc Committee's amended Policy on Human Dignity. The policy adopted on November 16, 2021 serves all residents of Huntington Beach. The proposed policy discriminates against certain classes of residents. Item 33: 23-732: I oppose the censure of Councilperson Natalie Moser. Councilperson Moser's behavior was appropriate and acceptable for the discussion on August 1, 2023. Should this censure occur, all Council members should be afraid to have challenging, but needed, conversations at future Council meetings. I have been a resident of Huntington Beach for 28 years and have sent 3 children through our public schools. I have voted in every election for the last 36 years and I look forward to voting for the next City Council members. Your vote on these issues will be remembered. Millie Starks i 43Z Switzer, Donna From: Joanna Weiss <joannajweiss@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:00 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: City Council Proposals Dear HB City Councilmembers, I am writing to express my opposition to the re-writing of the City's Statement of Human Dignity,the elimination of several citizen boards and commissions,the censure of Councilwoman Natalie Moser, ballot measures to ban flying the Pride Flag, and requiring voters to use IDs for city elections (among other voting rights revisions).These proposals are the latest attempts of a concerning trend from the Huntington Beach City Council..As a champion of democracy and a fierce LGBTQ+ ally, I oppose these measures which would limit democratic participation in our local elections and only further inflict harm on our LGBTQ+community. Government has the power and responsibility to promote democracy and to create welcoming and safe environments for all of our citizens, especially those in marginalized communities. Instead, what we have seen from the Huntington Beach City Council is a relentless attack on our democratic norms and the trans and LGBTQ+community. I urge the board to reject the proposals to put these measures on the March 5th primary ballot, which would also save the city upwards of$1.5 million. Sincerely, Joanna Weiss 1 .j U Switzer, Donna From: Lisa Angela Gibilie <qidancer@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:49 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fw:Tuesday Meeting- Human Dignity Statement Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 at 04:33:49 PM PDT Subject: Tuesday Meeting- Human Dignity Statement I believe there is an existing Human Dignity statement, perhaps that should have been used as a guideline instead of inventing the wheel. A Human Dignity statement is one of inclusion and equality without discrimination of all persons regardless of sex, gender identification, creed, religion, race, etc. Some suggestions if you elect to use the new statement: paragraph 1 -A general statement of equality and inclusion, don't need the last sentence on crime. paragraph 2-Again, don't need the last sentence, add without fear of discrimination. paragraph 3 - In human dignity statements gender is neither defined nrt an issue. Think our Bill of Rights and Constitution --all people are equal regardless of gender. Paragraph 4 -There is need to mention specific crimes unless you mention all crimes. Again, this should be a broad and inclusive statement. Instead say that all members and visitors to our community should feel safe and protected and their rights safeguarded and respected. Paragraph 5 - It is really unnecessary to mention this, it is already stated in the first sentencea, If you want to include i,t you may say that members of all faiths are free to practice without discrimination. When 1 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 1 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 1 Switzer, Donna From: Allie Plum <skyedawg007@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:35 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: No on 32 I oppose the Dignity statement redefinition.Very very non inclusive. Allison Plum MHRC VP 1 Switzer, Donna From: Ada Hand <adajhand@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:35 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: No on 32 Your statement on human dignity is a farce.You include in your definition the very statements that seek to take dignity away from groups of people who have every right to be here.You have no business making statements about keeping the sexes separate and celebrating the differences of male/female.You are so 1940s but I feel sorry for the treatment that will be heaped on helpless individuals who you don't think deserve to be treated with dignity. Ada J. Hand,Secretary H.B. Mobile Home Resident Coalition 714-717-1294(cell) adaihand@gmail.com 1 Switzer, Donna From: Carol Daus <caroldaus@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:32 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org;CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF) Subject: My Comments-23-734-in opposition Attachments: My response to 23-734.docx See attached: Respectfully submitted, Carol Daus Huntington Beach resident for 28 years caroldaus@gmail.com 714-235-1187 1 In opposition to the City Council's proposed Policy on Human on Dignity (23-734) It is the role of a city's government to safeguard the welfare and rights of all its citizens, fostering unity, harmony and equality. When I moved here over 2 decades ago, Huntington Beach's City Council then was successful in maintaining these objectives. Sadly, this has changed as the City Council's majority has enacted a series of rulings that ultimately will 1) make our city unsafe 2) weaken the rights of its residents and 3) tarnish its image to outside groups, including tourists, businesses and home buyers. Sadly, our city is becoming known as an anti-LGBTQ+ city. This current Council has banned the Pride flag on city property, has dissolved the 25- year-old Human Relations Committee that fostered inclusivity of all groups, and is considering restricting books to preteens and teens that have a LGBTQ+ theme. And now tonight we have one more dangerous example of their bigotry: they have inserted anti-trans/anti-LGBTQ language in their rewrite of the Policy on Human Dignity. (I find it completely ironic that they're using harmful and divisive language in something that's called a Human Dignity statement!) We all know that their revising the prior Human Dignity Policy Statement (which has served our city well for 25 years) has nothing to do with human dignity; it's all about a political agenda that the 4 Council members have adopted from outside sources, whether it's far-right groups like Moms for Liberty or the followers of Governor Ron DeSantis—whose failing messages about "don't say gay" and anti-wokeness are sinking his presidential campaign. I guarantee you that this hateful language is a blemish that will tarnish our city. It's not only discriminatory, but also out-of-touch thinking. Our own children are the first who will tell us this. Numerous studies, most recently one by the Gallup Poll, reveal that over 20% of Generation Z individuals (born 1997-2003) self-identify as LGBT. This would imply that there are likely over 150o high school students in Huntington Beach who identify as LGBTQ. Furthermore, with about 12,000 young people enrolled in Huntington Beach schools in the period of 2022-23, and with about 1.9% identifying as transgender (which is from the UCLA Williams Institute of Law based on estimates of self-identified California students), one can determine that there are about 200 transgender students in the 11 to 18 age bracket in our city. By way of comparison, as a sub-population, this is more than the number of varsity athletes in baseball or basketball for the four HB high schools. Every individual in our city, regardless of their gender identity, deserves respect, dignity and the right to live without fear or prejudice. The presence of discriminatory language in the Policy on Human Dignity is not just an affront to our transgender citizens, it's an affront to all who believe in the basic principles of humanity, equality and justice. Let's not forgot that just last month, 66-year-old Laura Ann Carleton, a mother of 9 children and beloved resident of the Lake Arrowhead area, was gunned down for displaying a rainbow pride flag hanging outside her store. All she wanted to do was make the LGBTQ+ community feel welcomed at a time when hate crimes toward them are rising rapidly. This awful tragedy occurred not long after a neighbor in my South Huntington Beach tract found her Pride lawn sign torn to shreds. As a long-time resident of Huntington Beach this sickens and hurts me, my family and my neighbors! In case you're not noticing, there are many young adults who do not want to live in Huntington Beach today due to these anti-discriminatory policies. It's also worth noting that house price gains in 2023 in most areas of Huntington Beach are somewhat flat compared to more welcoming places in Orange and LA Counties where diversity is embraced and where you can feel safe displaying a Pride or BLM flag. Going forward, what type of city do you want to be? One that embodies compassion, inclusivity, and progress, or one that embodies bigotry, division, and hatred? Switzer, Donna From: Laura Julyne <pcwatch2@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:24 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Item 32 Ad Hoc Commitee's proposed Policy on Human Dignity The proposed amended policy is a thinly veiled statement filled with prejudice against trans people and the LGBTQ+ community.This proposed change would never have passed the Human Relations Committee that the council is seeking to disband. The words in this documents reaches back to the John Birch days and is leading this City in the wrong direction. Sincerely, Laura Lara i Switzer, Donna 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 1 Switzer, Donna 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 1 Switzer, Donna 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 1 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 1 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 Get Outlook for iOS From:Anne Gollay<agollay@socal.rr.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 11:56:31 PM To:supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org<supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org>;CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> 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 1 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 2 Switzer, Donna From: Melanie Bergeland <melbergeland@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 6:56 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: September 05, 2023 City Council - Agenda items for meeting Dear City Council ,.► I have the following comments for the amendments: 23-734 Human Dignity I see no reason to amend the Policy on Human Dignity. The current policy addresses this subject matter in its entirety. 23-700 Measure 1 Voting and Election I see no reason to change any of Huntington Beach's current voting policies. They have been proven safe and accurate. We should be encouraging people to vote as our right and not impeding the ability to vote. To downgrade the City Clerk's education requirements to any four-year Bachelor's degree is a great disservice to the city. 23-700 Measure 3 section 303 - Please explain this further. I feel meeting commitments to regularly scheduled meetings is a show of transparency, dedication to office and commitment to the residents. 23-693 I am very concerned that dissolution of many of the citizen committees will negatively impact the citizens of this city. The value added to these groups are: Continue transparency between local government to residents, open communications and exchange of ideas, allow citizens an avenue to understand city operations, and the city is able to tap into experts in any given area for guidance. Long time resident Melanie Bergeland 1 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 Get Outlook for iOS From:Jeanne Whitesell<jswhitesell3211@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 10:19:12 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> 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 1 Switzer, Donna From: Diane <dianesgotopnions@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 1:09 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) Subject: 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. Diane James 1 Switzer, Donna From: ana san roman <hotmama21_23@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 12:19 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Ordinance 23-734 Hello, Huntington Beach is already known as an ultra conservative right wing and yes, racist city. However, its citizens can count on the council to continually support that ignorant mindset. It has become abundantly clear that the Huntington Beach city council will stop at nothing to strike down any conceivable inclusionary act for the LGBTQ community. The council uses children as a pawn in conservative rhetoric that parrots the actions of Florida and Texas. In an attempt to stay in power and maintain support for what can only be described as trump cult followers, the council has sought to introduce the same narrow minded, woefully ignorant, hateful rhetoric of other conservative cities and states under the guise of abuse. Let's be clear separating people based on genitals has no baring on their likelihood to abuse children. Separating people based on their genitals has no baring on how they will conduct themselves in a bathroom, in a sporting event, or anywhere else. Children themselves are far more resilient than adults.Judgement, shame, exclusion is all taught to them by adults. Children are quick to learn, understand and accept new information. Adults are not. The city council's efforts have never in effort to protect children. If protecting ch were the council's true focus, it would not excluding transgender people from normal life through discriminatory acts. Rather, its focus would be ensuring pedophiles John Rogers McFarland, a pastor sentenced to 15 years for child molestation while serving churches in FV and HB, and educational instructors like Charles Jacques, arrested for lewd acts with multiple students while teaching at HB schools, never make it anywhere near children. Both of these men served the HB community and both were arrested for child molestation in the last TWO years. This it took place during the terms of the current City Council. Truly, if the city council practiced what it preached, it would come up with ways to better vet the educators, spiritual leaders, and other members of the community with access to children, instead of catering to a political base by attacking innocent LGBTQ individuals for simply trying to live their lives. This is yet another black eye on the city of Huntington Beach and an embarrassment for the city council. And since it seems to matter to people. . . yes, I live here. Switzer, Donna 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 1 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 2 2 Switzer, Donna From: Scott Malabarba <scott@malabarba.org> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 11:16 PM To: suppiementalcomm@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. 1 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. 2 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 3 7 Switzer, Donna From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 10:01 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd: City Charter and Policy on Human Dignity Meeting: 05Sep3034 Get Outlook for iOS From: karen mundwiler<craig.karen@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 9:49:11 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: City Charter and Policy on Human Dignity Meeting: 05Sep3034 City Council Members for Huntington Beach, I wish to express my sincere opposition to the items drafted in the two ad hoc committee items that are up for review and vote on 05Sep2023. Specifically: Charter Review: Item#7: approximately 25% of Huntington Beach is non-white. By adopting the proposed changes, without concern for the diverse make-up of Huntington Beach, and considering there have been no documented concerns expressed by the Orange County Registrar of Voters regarding the security of our elections, I find this proposal to limit voter polling locations and to require city monitoring to be nothing short of voter intimidation. Shame on you for disrespecting the citizens of Huntington Beach. Furthermore, and without adequate investigation and justification, this proposal will increase costs to Huntington Beach residents. You must vote NO; this change is inappropriate, unjustified and disrespectful of our rights to a fair and equal election process. Item#2: City Council Meetings must be cancelled when a quorum is not available. It is inappropriate for any group (majority, minority or otherwise), duly elected to represent the residents of Huntington Beach, to proceed without properly representing all citizens of Huntington Beach. You must vote NO; fair representation and democracy must be upheld. Item#6: There is no room for nepotism in government. We have appropriate qualification requirements for the City Clerk in place already; there is no reason to make changes. Vote NO. Policy on Human Dignity: This policy, as written, suggests that the authors have no respect for people who are gender different. And to the person or persons who wrote this document, I suggest you go to the library and review proper grammar and rewrite this policy prior to calling for a vote. With regards, Karen Mundwiler(Huntington Beach homeowner) 8252 Tyler Circle Huntington Beach, CA 92646 i Switzer, Donna From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 10:00 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd: Policy on Human Dignity Get Outlook for iOS From:Julie Meneghini <msmsmail@verizon.net> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 9:34:03 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Policy on Human Dignity Having read your new Policy on Human Dignity, I don't seem to be able to find the "Dignity" in it. I DO see quite a bit of political posturing, however. What exactly do you mean when you say we need to protect our children from "emotional abuse, exploitation and sexual grooming?" Are you implying it is YOUR job to determine what those acts are, rather than the police and other agencies who are trained to identify and handle those issues? The third paragraph is, quite frankly, a joke. It has no business being in any City document. And again in the fourth paragraph, why do YOU need to "vigorously fight criminal activity that risks some one's freedoms?" Isn't that the job of our police department? It seems like a vague enough phrase that can be twisted to meet some of our Council Member's personal political agendas rather than make our city a truly free and fair place for everyone. I object to this "policy" that pretends to address dignity being approved at the Board meeting. Julie Meneghini Huntington Beach resident for 25 years 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 Get Outlook for iOS 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> Cc: Fikes, Cathy<CFikes@surfcity-hb.org> 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. 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 1 Switzer, Donna From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 9:04 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd: Information to the City Council members Get Outlook for iOS From:jnagytree@aol.com <jnagytree@aol.com> Sent: Monday,September 4, 2023 8:58:56 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Information to the City Council members Greetings to all HB Councilmembers: , We would like you to NOT Censure a councilmember Disband anymore more boards or commissions Or use the statement of Human Dignaty that the new group of councilmembers deesigned. Sincerely, Ron and Jean Nagy 1 Switzer, Donna From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 8:36 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fwd:Agenda Item #32 Attachments: Photo Sep 04, 2023.JPG Get Outlook for iOS From: Kathy McGuire<kzm@dslextreme.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 8:01:31 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Re: Agenda Item#32 I've attached an annnotated copy of the Policy on Human Dignity in the hopes that it will show the problems with this statement. Thank you. From: "Kathy McGuire" <kzm@dslextreme.com> To: "city council" <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 7:56:59 PM Subject: Agenda Item #32 Vote no on Item #32. The current policy on Human Dignity is well-written and states important truths and information. The proposed policy is unclear, full of vague assertions, poorly written, and contains grammatical errors. 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", ‘,Couneilon'SelAinitbers,2021 '-• : , , :. ,- .- . . . . / ,,. . .. . , ,.. t ttio41(-/ Vi.: ' . - - - c ora...SpaS? t‘,5 -..ttli LO4 kt 43 Ltt, asst.ri-to n5, ) t 5. r)(M- c_Vea'r \Aj "1 4-he 1 d b e. separ itA7e,-(1 .C-,c'e 5. ,,cho• t4-,,5: ti‘t-T If klcv rk-1 14141110 617)(9V- .2' v cdi.r, 00p. txtf)0t. 31 r 15 P17 ci. c -kvi .,_ . , e; 5 ett Yo W h ot+ Ct 3 6 ' ' .c., .'" ' 4- • n ,i/ ii,nftee ',. , .01 c a 5. .u.at .sctrr‘i e &-r .toce.4ir ct v 6cirsg.D. Par ? 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. 'ice,,,` Karin Easter Gurwell 7""`- 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? i 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 2 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:40 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Human Dignity Statrment From:Jean Bogen<jeanbogen72@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 9:22 AM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Human Dignity Statrment Dear Councilpersons: I am writing to you in opposition of the re-written Human Dignity Statement. The original statement which was written by two Mayors and the Police Chief in 1996 has served our city well with the inclusion of all its citizens. The rewritten one has taken away the core values for which Huntington Beach stands. I urge you to reject this rewritten version and return to the original version and take pride in our diversity. Our Human Relations Committee is a valuable resource, and it should NOT be eliminated. Thank you, Jean Bogen, resident since 1956 i 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. CMO 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-Tem 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. 1 Joclyn Rabbitt-Sire Resident of SE Huntington Beach 2 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. 1 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 2 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) 1 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 10:08 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: September 5 agenda From: Hb Mill <hbmillie@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 9:49 AM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:September 5 agenda Dear Council Members, I write to the City Council to express my opposition to three agenda items on the September 5, 2023 agenda. Item 30: 23-700: I oppose the submission of three Charter amendments to the March 5, 2024 Statewide Primary Election. The current Charter serves the City well and the cost of$1,200,000 could be better used for other city services. Item 32: 23-734: I oppose the Ad Hoc Committee's amended Policy on Human Dignity. The policy adopted on November 16, 2021 serves all residents of Huntington Beach. The proposed policy discriminates against certain classes of residents. Item 33: 23-732: I oppose the censure of Councilperson Natalie Moser. Councilperson Moser's behavior was appropriate and acceptable for the discussion on August 1, 2023. Should this censure occur, all Council members should be afraid to have challenging, but needed, conversations at future Council meetings. I have been a resident of Huntington Beach for 28 years and have sent 3 children through our public schools. I have voted in every election for the last 36 years and I look forward to voting for the next City Council members. Your vote on these issues will be remembered. Millie Starks 1 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 12:24 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: City Council Agenda Original Message From: Ellen Garibaldi <ellenmgaribaldi@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 11:25 AM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: City Council Agenda Dear City Council Members, I am a resident and homeowner in Huntington Beach. I am writing to oppose the following city council agenda items: -I oppose the proposed Amendment 1 to the city charter-I oppose the proposed Amendment 2 to the city charter.This feels like an attack on the LGBTQ community who are a part of this city as much as heterosexual people are. -I oppose the update to the human dignity policy. I don't think our city council needs to make this statement or make a statement on gender at all. Let families and sports leagues make their own decisions. -I oppose the censure of Ms. Moser. Unfortunately, per reporting from the LA times, Ms. Van Der Mark's social media account was linked to Holocaust denial videos in the past, so a conversation regarding ability to serve on a human dignity committee appears warranted. Thank for your time and your consideration of the opinions of your residents of this beautiful city. Please focus on fewer lawsuits and spending less money on these lawsuits. Thank you, Ellen Garibaldi 1 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 12:30 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Agenda Items on September 5, 2023 From:Yvonne Duncan <yvduncan@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 12:02 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Items on September 5, 2023 I write in opposition to Agenda Items 16, 30 (A-E), 31 (A-K), 32, 33, and 34 16. Why is the City Council getting involved with determining standards for selection of materials in the public library? Librarians have Master's Degrees in Library Science and are well qualified to select books for our children. I worked for 18 years with preschool children and none attended the library by themselves. This is on the agenda because Councilmember VanderMark created an issue that wasn't a problem. Books are selected by qualified Librarians and not be unqualified City Council members or Lawyers. 30. The proposed charter amendments may not legally be put before the voters on a primary election ballot. Election code 9255 specifically requires that any charter amendments proposed by the governing body be considered on the General Election ballot. There is no exception that would apply to the proposed action. You can't ramrod this! 31. The dissolution of boards and commissions which have provided important and significant input and expertise to the City over many decades is shameful. How else can councilmembers learn about areas that they do not know? 32.The proposed amendment of the City's well-crafted compassionate Policy on Human Dignity is an attempt to diminish the importance of protecting traditionally targeted people of identified classifications. An improper religious reference is also relied upon to justify its provisions. The city has no legal control over the limitation of gender participation in activities and the human dignity statement is without any legal significance to the enforcement of civil rights. 33. This item creates another costly bureaucracy that would improperly distinguish rules for the operation of e-bikes from those of surrounding cities in a manner that could not be easily enforced. If the City is concerned about e-bikes, the issues of concern and appropriate amendments to the California Vehicle Code should be discussed with our State Representatives. 34. This proposal to censure Councilmember Moser is outrageous. It highlights the vindictiveness and personal animosity of the proponent councilmembers. Those councilmembers have declined to support any standards of decorum for council meetings and have repeatedly condoned assaultive language being used in reference to Councilmembers Kalmick, Moser. and Bolton by members of the public and themselves. There should be a request that staff draft a rational policy of council decorum. Sincerely, Yvonne Gonzalez Duncan i yvduncan(a�yahoo.com 2 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 1 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 3:47 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Opposing Censure and Amendments From: Kaitlin Mendoza <kaitlinjmendoza@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 1:03 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Opposing Censure and Amendments To whom it may concern, I am writing to say I strongly oppose the censuring of Councilwoman Natalie Moser. I also oppose the proposed changes to the amendments as well as the update to the policy on human dignity. Stop wasting our tax dollars on ridiculous motions such as these which have no benefit to the citizens of Huntington Beach. 1 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 commissions91919 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. 1 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 1 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 i 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. Buffie Channel 2 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 Tem 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. 1 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 Tern 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 Tem 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 Tem 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. 2 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:12 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Natalie Mosher From: Brian G. Saylin <brian@saylin-law.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 2:09 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Rose Saylin (rsaylin@aol.com)<rsaylin@aol.com> Subject: Natalie Mosher Gracey Van Der Mark says she never said anything about the Holocaust; but she has never denied her disbelief in it nor her belief that LBGBT persons do not belong in Huntington Beach. The motion to censure Natalie Mosher is only political by the MAGA majority on the council. I hope it is voted down. Brian G. Saylin The Law Offices of Saylin &Swisher, LLP 2700 Newport Blvd.,Suite 172 Newport Beach, California 92663 t: 949.577.9240 f: 949.258.5250 BrianPsavlin-Iaw.com 1 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:13 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Supplemental remarks regarding agenda items for September 5, 2023 City Council meeting From: MARILYN Boehm<beachmama7@msn.com> Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 2:19 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Supplemental remarks regarding agenda items for September 5, 2023 City Council meeting I am outraged at, and strongly OPPOSE the changes to the Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity. The third paragraph is clearly meant to shame and further marginalize transgender people in our community. Why is it necessary to include a reference to one's gender at BIRTH that "warrant separation...during sports"?. Who is this statement meant to appease? If it is the private beliefs of some members of this Council, let them announce it in their private writings. I don't want MY name, as a member of this community, attached to such a divisive and shaming statement. In addition, California's Educational Code 221.5, along with the Unruh Civil Rights Act, ALLOWS trans athletes to compete based on their gender identification. This Council's inclusion in the revised Declaration flies in the face of California laws that ensure non-discrimination no matter what sex someone identifies as. Is this Council aware that, according to researcher and medical physicist Joanna Harper, she has estimated that there are not even 100 trans athletes currently competing in public school sports? I urge every civil, compassionate City Council member to REFUSE signing this Declaration that is anything but a statement on human dignity. Marilyn Boehm, HB resident of 35 years (714) 325-2480 1 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:15 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: For the Record on Policy on Human Dignity Attachments: Letter to HB City Council on September 5, 2023.pdf From: Don Han<Don@wearegroundswell.org> Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:10 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: For the Record on Policy on Human Dignity September 5, 2023 Dear Huntington Beach City Council, Groundswell, formerly Orange County Human Relations, is grounded in our mission of bringing diverse people together to build a more equitable future as we work towards our vision of a world where belonging is co- created and realized by all. While at first our organization was excited to read the new Human Dignity Statement created by your council,we became dismayed and saddened to learn what the statement contained. This statement as drafted does not allow for the belonging of all people and Groundswell implores you to reconsider adopting this statement as is. In the first paragraph of the statement, you say that Huntington Beach is a city whose "residents and visitors represent nearly every walk of life ... [and] share varied lifestyles," and the paragraph promotes the honor and respect of the differences shared throughout the city. These sentiments are exactly what need to be included in a Human Dignity Statement as they create belonging and welcome all. Unfortunately, in the third paragraph there is a language that we view as extremely harmful, and in conflict with the language of diversity and belonging previously mentioned. If you recognize people who live in the diversity of all aspects of human life and community then you must welcome everyone, regardless of sex, gender, sexuality, and gender expression. The language here is harmful not only to the trans and gender non- conforming communities (as the language effectively erases them), but to anyone who wants to participate in activities that have historically been deemed appropriate for those only of a specific gender. The drafted statement says that you encourage an environment free of hostility, yet the third paragraph of this statement is hostile and has the potential to illicit greater hostility toward the LGBTQ+ members of Huntington Beach. Anti-LGBTQ hate is on the rise in Orange County, up over 70%from 2021 to 2022. Groundswell has been doing anti-hate work in Orange County for over 30 years and we know from experience that policies such as this can welcome hate. If Huntington Beach is to reflect your statement of a place where differences are honored and respected,then you as members of the Huntington Beach City Council can start by affirming and welcome all citizens and promote policies that are firmly anti-hate. We invite all the city council members into a dialogue i with us and look forward to supporting this council to create a Human Dignity statement that truly reflects the values of Huntington Beach, Orange County, and our great state of California. We are Groundswell. (Please see attachment for a copy of this letter.) Don Han-Pronouns: Him/He/His(why pronouns matter) Director of Community Partnerships Direct Phone: 714-480-65761 General Phone: 714-480-6570 '1)t-I1%Ili ILJ1111111.}ILA 'r 1 IL V 1i The new name of OC Human Relations 18.01 E.Edinger Ave.Suite 115 I Santa Ana.CA.g2705 www wearegroundswellorg 1 714 480 6570 Wf@oin Ho Racism Poverty Are v ' . -. • s aker, Arline Geronimus thor of: the impact OCTOBER 3 rtyata cellular level.accompanied by a...,;. panel of local experts. ,.' . i..UNCi-lLCN 0 4110 MACA4 THUR BL P 4 -- NEW PORT BEACH c` Click here or scan to register today! CI 2 nisi' 1kln 1 \V‘..Jl \ Vv rV LL.1. We shape tomorrow. September 5, 2023 Dear Huntington Beach City Council, Groundswell, formerly Orange County Human Relations, is grounded in our mission of bringing diverse people together to build a more equitable future as we work towards our vision of a world where belonging is co-created and realized by all. While at first our organization was excited to read the new Human Dignity Statement created by your council, we became dismayed and saddened to learn what the statement contained. This statement as drafted does not allow for the belonging of all people and Groundswell implores you to reconsider adopting this statement as is. In the first paragraph of the statement, you say that Huntington Beach is a city whose "residents and visitors represent nearly every walk of life ... [and] share varied lifestyles," and the paragraph promotes the honor and respect of the differences shared throughout the city. These sentiments are exactly what need to be included in a Human Dignity Statement as they create belonging and welcome all. Unfortunately, in the third paragraph there is a language that we view as extremely harmful, and in conflict with the language of diversity and belonging previously mentioned. If you recognize people who live in the diversity of all aspects of human life and community then you must welcome everyone, regardless of sex, gender, sexuality, and gender expression.The language here is harmful not only to the trans and gender non-conforming communities(as the language effectively erases them), but to anyone who wants to participate in activities that have historically been deemed appropriate for those only of a specific gender. The drafted statement says that you encourage an environment free of hostility, yet the third paragraph of this statement is hostile and has the potential to illicit greater hostility toward the LGBTQ+ members of Huntington Beach. Anti-LGBTQ hate is on the rise in Orange County, up over 70%from 2021 to 2022. Groundswell has been doing anti-hate work in Orange County for over 30 years and we know from experience that policies such as this can welcome hate. If Huntington Beach is to reflect your statement of a place where differences are honored and respected, then you as members of the Huntington Beach City Council can start by affirming and welcome all citizens and promote policies that are firmly anti-hate. We invite all the city council members into a dialogue with us and look forward to supporting this council to create a Human Dignity statement that truly reflects the values of Huntington Beach, Orange County, and our great state of California. We are Groundswell. Moore, Tania From:. Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:49 PM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: LGBQ Original Message From:Jessie Reeves Clemens<JRClemens52@outlook.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:44 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: LGBQ Be decent human beings. Leave them alone. Sent from my iPhone 1 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 1 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 10:24 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:ADL letter to Huntington Beach City Council Attachments: ADL letter to Huntington Beach City Council 9-5-23.pdf From: Levi, Peter<PLevi@adl.org> Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 5:11 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:ADL letter to Huntington Beach City Council Please find attached [and below] an ADL letter to the Huntington Beach City Council concerning the proposed Policy on Human Dignity. Peter Peter Levi Regional Director Pronouns: he/him (why do pronouns matter?) ADL Orange County/Long Beach plevi@adl.org orangecounty.adl.org t: 949.679.3770 September 5, 2023 Huntington Beach City Council 2000 Main Street, Fourth Floor Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Huntington Beach City Councilmembers, On behalf of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), we write to express our opposition to the proposed changes to the City of Huntington Beach's Policy on Human Dignity. Founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of antisemitism and bigotry, ADL has since become a leading anti-hate organization. As we work to fulfill our founding mission to "secure justice and fair treatment to all," our ultimate goal is a world in which no group or individual suffers from bias, discrimination, or hate. With a longstanding commitment to protecting civil rights and the rights of all marginalized communities, ADL works toward and envisions a world free of hate and discrimination. Written originally in response to the 1994 murder of a Black man and a 1996 attempted murder of a Native American, the Huntington Beach Policy on Human Dignity is a strong communal statement that rejects hate and recognizes the diverse tapestry of our community. The newly proposed policy is a step in the wrong direction that omits the inclusive language that recognizes the diversity of our community including a person's i actual or perceived disability, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation. Furthermore, this new policy is dangerous and discriminatory, echoing false and malicious language that has been increasingly weaponized against the LGBTQ+ community. According to ADL and GLAAD's Year in Review: Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate & Extremism Incidents report, there were over 350 incidents of anti-LGBTQ+ harassment, vandalism, and assault between June 2022 and April 2023. Huntington Beach should be a place where all community members feel safe and are treated with dignity. The current policy is a model for what we want our city to be. The proposed policy is not. The City Huntington Beach is a place where all neighbors should not only feel safe and secure, but also welcomed and valued. Everyone —especially our youth —should have every opportunity to live safe, healthy lives, regardless of their protected identity. We have the duty to ensure this city is a place where all community members feel safe and are treated with dignity. We urge you to reject this policy change and welcome the opportunity to discuss this issue with you further. Thank you for your consideration regarding this important issue. Sincerely, Peter S. Levi Regional Director 2 Regional Officers Regional Chair Michelle Gerstley ADL Committee Chairs ORANGE COUNTY/ Advocacy&Engagement Stuart Katz LONG BEACH Civil Rights Stuart Wolfe September 5,2023 Development Gene Alterman Huntington Beach City Council Education 2000 Main Street,Fourth Floor Robin Steinmetz Huntington Beach,CA 92648 At h Josh G ge rushkin Dear Huntington Beach City Councilmembers, Mark Kudler Michael Rosen On behalf of the Anti-Defamation League(ADL),we write to express our opposition to the Mike Rubin Marc Schneider proposed changes to the City of Huntington Beach's Policy on Human Dignity. Regional Staff Founded in 1913 in response to an escalatingclimate antisemitism and bigotry,ADL has since Regional Director of Peter Levi become a leading anti-hate organization.As we work to fulfill our founding mission to"secure Director of Development justice and fair treatment to all,"our ultimate goal is a world in which no group or individual Evelyn Ramirez-Schultz suffers from bias,discrimination,or hate. With a longstanding commitment to protecting civil Director of Education rights and the rights of all marginalized communities,ADL works toward and envisions a world Shannon McGowan free of hate and discrimination. National Officers National Chair Written originally in response to the 1994 murder of a Black man and a 1996 attempted murder Ben Sax of a Native American,the Huntington Beach Policy on Human Dignity is a strong communal CEO and National Director statement that rejects hate and recognizes the diverse tapestry of our community.The newly Jonathan Greenblatt proposed policy is a step in the wrong direction that omits the inclusive language that recognizes Deputy National Director the diversity of our community including a person's actual or perceived disability,gender,gender Kenneth Jacobson identity,or gender expression,nationality,race or ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation. Furthermore,this new policy is dangerous and discriminatory, echoing false and malicious language that has been increasingly weaponized against the LGBTQ+community. According to ADL and GLAAD's Year in Review:Anti-LGBTQ+Hate&Extremism Incidents report,there were over 350 incidents of anti-LGBTQ+harassment,vandalism,and assault between June 2022 and April 2023. Huntington Beach should be a place where all community members feel safe and are treated with dignity. The current policy is a model for what we want our city to be. The proposed policy is not. The City Huntington Beach is a place where all neighbors should not only feel safe and secure, but also welcomed and valued. Everyone—especially our youth—should have every opportunity to live safe, healthy lives,regardless of their protected identity. We have the duty to ensure this city is a place where all community members feel safe and are treated with dignity. We urge you to reject this policy change and welcome the opportunity to discuss this issue with you further. Thank you for your consideration regarding this important issue. Sincerely, Peter S.Levi Regional Director ADL Orange County/Long Beach 1201 Dove Street,Suite 390,Newport Beach,CA 92660 I t:949.679.3737 I Orange-Countytadl.org I Orange-County.adl.org 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: Mary Ann Celinder <macelinder@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 11:03 AM To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: 23-734 Human Dignity The language of the proposed changes are the opposite of supporting human dignity. Homophobes in the council are an embarrassment who will receive negative nationwide attention. Mary Ann Celinder Celinder's Glass Design 21341 Fleet Lane Huntington Beach Ca 92646 studio 714 962 8361 cell 714 504 8361 www.customleadedglass.com 1 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 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. 1 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 2 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 IS A 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. 1 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 2 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 3 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." 4 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 5 Moore, Tania From: Richard Colodny <richardcolodny@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 12:53 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) Cc: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: The council's declaration of hatred It saddens me that our city is becoming best known as a place of prejudice and intolerance. (Although, if the current majority passes all their proposals, our city may soon be best known for corruption and financial collapse.) Your very thinly veiled hatred of transgender people marks Huntington Beach as a place where only certain groups are safe and free. Please educate yourselves about the realities of the world today, as well as historical truths such as the Constitution of the United States of America. Specifically, please remove the messages of hatred and intolerance from the proposed declaration. -Richard Colodny Huntington Beach, CA Sent from my iPhone 1 Moore, Tania From: MARILYN Boehm <beachmama7@msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 2:21 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fw: Supplemental remarks regarding agenda items for September 5, 2023 City Council meeting From: MARILYN Boehm Sent:Tuesday,September 5, 2023 2:19 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Supplemental remarks regarding agenda items for September 5, 2023 City Council meeting I am outraged at, and strongly OPPOSE the changes to the Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity. The third paragraph is clearly meant to shame and further marginalize transgender people in our community. Why is it necessary to include a reference to one's gender at BIRTH that "warrant separation...during sports"?. Who is this statement meant to appease? If it is the private beliefs of some members of this Council, let them announce it in their private writings. I don't want MY name, as a member of this community, attached to such a divisive and shaming statement. In addition, California's Educational Code 221.5, along with the Unruh Civil Rights Act, ALLOWS trans athletes to compete based on their gender identification. This Council's inclusion in the revised Declaration flies in the face of California laws that ensure non-discrimination no matter what sex someone identifies as. Is this Council aware that, according to researcher and medical physicist Joanna Harper, she has estimated that there are not even 100 trans athletes currently competing in public school sports? I urge every civil, compassionate City Council member to REFUSE signing this Declaration that is anything but a statement on human dignity. Marilyn Boehm, HB resident of 35 years (714) 325-2480 i Moore, Tania From: MARILYN Boehm <beachmama7@msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 5,2023 2:42 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Opposition to Natalie Moser censure Once again, I am objecting to, and opposing, the four Council members and City Attorney who are piling on Council member Moser with a public censure. What she said and asked regarding the selection of Gracey Van Der Mark on the ad hoc committee to revise the Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity, was absolutely appropriate. Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark has a public record associating her with white supremacist members, including one where they together disrupted an anti-racist protest in L.A. County in 2017 . Further she uploaded, then scrubbed, a You Tube post which included videos questioning the Holocaust during WWII which resulted in the murders of 6 million Jews. I had the misfortune of loading her videos to see what she felt led to a "Holocaust Hoax." They were beyond vile and stomach churning. One of them claimed that only 200,000 Jews could have been burnt in the Auschwitz ovens after being gassed. Another claimed that Jews were the spawns of Satan. Although Mayor Pro Tem protests that she is NOT racist and Islamophobic, facts might indicate the opposite. When Council member Moser asked her directly if she would state that she believed a Holocaust had occurred during WWII, she evaded the question and blew up at Ms. Moser. Instead of censuring Natalie Moser, if anything, it was Gracey Van Der Mark whose conduct earned censure. The original Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity had at its core a strong stand against hate crimes in our city. The revised one, created by Council members including Mayor Pro Tem Gracey Van Der Mark, does not represent the intention and focus of HB's statement against hate. Marilyn Boehm, HB resident of 35 years (714) 325-2480 i 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 30 32 34 35 Sent from my iPhone 1 Moore, Tania From: Levin, Shannon Sent: Friday, September 1, 2023 11:04 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: FW: Policy on Human Dignity From:Vicki Callahan<vacall@mac.com> Sent: Friday, September 1, 2023 10:38 AM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Policy on Human Dignity Dear City Council: I am troubled by the attempts to re-write the city's Statement of Human Dignity. The new policy proposed is a mockery of the words, "human dignity." As a 16 year resident of Huntington Beach, I vote every election, and I will take notice of those proposing this oppressive new policy. Vicki Callahan SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION meeting Dote: q )5)6b23 Agenda ttern No.:, [392 (23 - ?3q) 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)