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File #: 23-708 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: Eric Parra, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Brian Smith, Police Lieutenant
Ingrid Ono, Senior Administrative Assistant
Subject:
Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4293 Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal
Code (HBMC) by adding new Chapter 10.82 regarding pedestrian use of center medians
Statement of Issue:
Staff recommends approving for introduction Ordinance No. 4293 to add HBMC Section 10.82. This
new code section would prohibit persons from standing in roadway center medians and similar
roadway features to improve pedestrian and traffic safety.
Financial Impact:
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommended Action:
Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4293, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Adding New Chapter 10.82
Entitled `Center Medians.-
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
On average, since 2019, traffic collisions in Huntington Beach have accounted for over 16 fatalities
per year, 50% of which involve pedestrians.
Existing laws do not prevent pedestrians from loitering in center medians or similarly designed
features, which can create safety hazards for motorist and pedestrians alike. In an effort to eliminate
such hazards and increase safety, staff is proposing Ordinance No. 4293, which would prohibit
persons from standing, sitting, or occupying any media, island, gore, landscape buffer, landscape
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strip, or splitter island for any purpose other than to lawfully cross any roadway. This Ordinance
would not prohibit individuals from briefly standing on medians to permit safe crossing roadways, nor
would it interfere with rights afforded to pedestrians under AB 2147, The Freedom to Walk Act, which
went into effect on January 1, 2023.
If the Ordinance is approved for introduction, it will be returned to City Council for adoption on
September 19, 2023 and become effective 30 days thereafter.
Environmental Status:
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:
Financial Sustainability, Public Safety or Other
Attachment(s):
1. PowerPoint Presentation
2. Ordinance No. 4293
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City Council/ ACTION AGENDA September 5, 2023
Public Financing Authority
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
29. 23-708 ITEM WITHDRAWN
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
30. 23-700 Alternate motion approved regarding 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
Recommended Action:
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.
Approved 4-3 (Kalmick, Moser, Bolton-No) to hold special meetings on Thursday evenings
at 6:00 PM for four weeks, beginning September 14 through October 4; seek services of a
consultant experienced in Charter review
31. 23-693 Adopted Resolution No. 2023-40 and approved for introduction 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
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ORDINANCE NO. 4293
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING NEW CHAPTER 10.82 ENTITLED "CENTER MEDIANS"
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach is a charter city and municipal corporation
duly created and existing under a charter pursuant to which the City has the right and power to
make and enforce all laws and regulations in respect to municipal affairs.
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to add new
Chapter 10.82 Entitled "Center Medians"to read as follows:
"Chapter 10.82 CENTER MEDIANS
10.82.010 Definitions
For the purpose of this chapter, the following defini ions apply:
"Gore" shall mean and refer to the area betwe a through roadway and an exit ramp. This term
may also refer to the similar area between a,through roadway and a converging entrance ramp.
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"Island" shall mean and refer to a defined area between roadway lanes for control of vehicle
movements or pedestrian refuge. Within an intersection, a median or an outer separation is
/considered an island.
"Landscape buffer" or"landscape strip" shall mean and refer to a planted section adjacent to the
legs of a roundabout that separates users of the roadway from users of the shared use/class I
bikeways and assists with guiding pedestrians to the designated crossing locations.
"Median" shall mean .4 d refer to that portion of the highway separating the traveled ways in
opposite directions, , hether painted or raised.
"Splitter island" shall mean and refer to a raised or painted traffic island that separates traffic in
opposing dire'tions of travel. They are typically used at roundabouts and on minor road
approaches o an intersection.
10.82.0/0 Standing, sitting, or occupying center medians prohibited
NO ACTION TAKEN
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ORDINANCE NO. 4293
No person shall stand, sit or occupy any median, island, gore, landscape buffer, landscape strip,
or splitter island for any purpose other than to do so temporarily while lawfully crossing any
roadway.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 20 .
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROV7 0 FORM: Cc
City Clerk i Attorney
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: ITIATED AND APPROVED:
City Manager / Chief Police
NO ACTION TAKEN
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4.1.1 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION
HUNTINGTON DEACH
TO: City Council
FROM: Bo Svendsbo, Police Captain
DATE: September 4,2023
SUBJECT: City Council Agenda 9/5123
The Police Department requests item#29 (Ordinance No..4293) be withdrawn
from the agenda. The item requires additional work as to how to regulate access
to medians during special events such as the 4th of July parade, the HB
Marathon, and others. The Police Department will work with the City Attorney to
resubmit the item at a later date.
SUP LEW N TA R.
COMM L!NI CAT!4.)
Meeting Date:_,..215123
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Agenda Item No... _ , _ •.
Mr. Amory Hanson
8102 Ellis Avenue
Apartment 121
Huntington Beach CA 92646
September 5, 2023
The Mayor of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach CA 92648
My Dear Mister Mayor,
I am writing to express my support for Item XXIX.
Sincerely Yours,
Mr.Amory Hanson
CC: The Honorable Grace Vandermark
CC:The Honorable Rhonda Bolton
CC:The Honorable Patrick Burns
CC:The Honorable Daniel Kalmick
CC:The Honorable Casey McKeon
CC:The Honorable Natalie Moser
SUPPLEMENTAL
COMMUNICATION
Meeting Cate: 1/S/23
Agenda Item No.; 02'(033 + (J
Moore, Tania
From: Sheila Ellis <sheila.eliis78@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 10:33 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); Van Der Mark,
Gracey; Moser, Natalie; McKeon, Casey; Kalmick, Dan; Burns, Pat; Bolton, Rhonda;
Strickland, Tony
Subject: Tuesday city council meeting agenda
After reviewing the agenda for Tuesday's city council meeting, I am urging all council members to vote no on agenda
item numbers 15, 16, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35.
Sheila Ellis
(She/Her)
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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
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Moore, Tania
From: Linda Law <lindaklaw@aol.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 6:48 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; City Council
Subject: Vote No on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
Dear Council Members,
Please vote no on agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35 at the September 5, 2023 City Council meeting.
I don't even know where to start with my objections to these agenda items.
The proposed charter amendments are unnecessary and would be extremely costly. Over a million dollars to place these
amendments on a March 2024 ballot is ridiculous.
There is no evidence of voter fraud that necessitates the city having a separate local election that requires voter id and
requires the monitoring of ballot drop boxes.
The City has gotten itself involved in costly anti-housing lawsuits and settled with the Air Show operator for millions
when the city is supposedly broke.
The City Council and or the City Attorney have no business determining what books are available in our public libraries.
That is the job of our librarians. Let them do their jobs.
Failing to recognize the transgender community in the revised Statement on Human Dignity is just shameful.
Censuring Council Member Moser for speaking the truth is beyond hypocritical. Having a known racist and anti-semite
on the council should be called out every day.There are photos,tapes,and newspaper articles that prove that
relationship.
Against staff recommendations, the mayor is recommending that the city choose the lowest ranked Federal Government
Affairs lobbyist. Why is that happening?
Proposing that the city ban broad universal mask and vaccine mandates as a response to Covid 19 or its variants is just ill
informed. Covid 19 continues to mutate and having mask and vaccine mandates available is just good public health
policy.
Dissolving numerous boards with little or no public input is very troubling to say the least.
What's happening with the Climate Action Plan for the City?
Our high standards for the City Clerk position and other positions should continue.
Thank you for your time.
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
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From:Janna Koch<jannapkoch@yahoo.com>
Sent:Sunday, September 3, 2023 4:08:31 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Vote no on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
To the HB City Council ,
RE: City council agenda. VOTE NO on Agenda items
15 , 16 , 22 , 29, 30, 31, 32 , 34. 35 !
I am unhappy with the job performance of this City Council . Your actual
job is to represent ALL of the voters in HB. Also, to take care of city
business and properly maintain the city resources and infrastructure .
You are not only not doing a good job of that, but it has come to my
attention that you intend to squander 1.2 million of the City' s dollars on
an unnecessary special election . If you want to have a PAC. . .go out and
raise YOUR OWN MONEY! Meanwhile the Central Library has bathrooms not
working , RATS , the parking lot is rapidly degrading, and a host of other
maintenance issues abound including proper ADA access for Seniors and
disabled persons .
The City Council is breaking the CA State law by not completing the
Housing Element. This is your JOB !
I vote to Censure the HB City Council for not doing it !
It is past time to stop acting like a mimic of the dysfunctional House of
Representatives in the us congress and get the job done ! If you do not
want to do the job , then please EXIT the HB City council chambers like
Tito and let others who are better qualified to do so get on with it !
we expect to have the same responsiblities and opportunities to vote as
every other citizen of the State of California. . . it is NOT your job to
decide otherwise !
It is highly inappropriate to declare the City of Huntington Beach to be a
Non-mask mandate city. Again , we expect to have the same protections
neccessitated in a public health crisis as the rest of the citizens of
Orange County. I am Covid At-Risk. . .my pandemic will NEVER be over. I am
also my sole support and need my fellow residents to not make me sick. As
to fiscal responsibility, I do not wish the City of HB to have to payout
1
on lawsuits against the city for infecting people by public servants of
the city or have to pay for sick days for the entire HB City Hall , HBPD,
HBFD, etc. to infect themselves all again . There are areas of public
buildings that are NECESSARY to mask in during a public health
crisis . This is because again , the city has FAILED to properly update
them, namely places like the tiny, ventilation-impaired bathrooms at the
Central Library! ! !
Lastly, I value the service of Natalie Mosier on the HB City council . she
represents the People of HB better than any other person on the council .
If the City council members did not have exposure for comments made
regarding their integrity, then it would be much more difficult to do
so. I would be much less successful than Natalie in keeping a proper
demeanor in the same circumstances.
Thank you for your attention to these matters . . .get the job done!
Janna Koch
Huntington Beach
jannapkoch@yahoo. com
2
Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 9:52 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd:Vote No on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
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From: Linda Law<lindaklaw@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 9:32:19 AM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Vote No on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35
Dear Council Members,
Please vote no on agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35 at the September 5, 2023 City Council meeting.
I don't even know where to start with my objections to these agenda items.
The proposed charter amendments are unnecessary and would be extremely costly. Over a million dollars to place these
amendments on a March 2024 ballot is ridiculous.
There is no evidence of voter fraud that necessitates the city having a separate local election that requires voter id and
requires the monitoring of ballot drop boxes.
The City has gotten itself involved in costly anti-housing lawsuits and settled with the Air Show operator for millions
when the city is supposedly broke.
The City Council and or the City Attorney have no business determining what books are available in our public libraries.
That is the job of our librarians. Let them do their jobs.
Failing to recognize the transgender community in the revised Statement on Human Dignity is just shameful.
Censuring Council Member Moser for speaking the truth is beyond hypocritical. Having a known racist and anti-semite
on the council should be called out every day.There are photos,tapes, and newspaper articles that prove that
relationship.
Against staff recommendations,the mayor is recommending that the city choose the lowest ranked Federal Government
Affairs lobbyist. Why is that happening?
Proposing that the city ban broad universal mask and vaccine mandates as a response to Covid 19 or its variants is just ill
informed. Covid 19 continues to mutate and having mask and vaccine mandates available is just good public health
policy.
Dissolving numerous boards with little or no public input is very troubling to say the least.
What's happening with the Climate Action Plan for the City?
1
Our high standards for the City Clerk position and other positions should continue.
Thank you for your time.
2
Moore, Tania
From: Galassi, Cecelia <cgalassi@gwc.cccd.edu>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 12:58 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Response to Sept. 5 City Council Agenda
September 4, 2023
To the Huntington Beach City Council:
I am writing to tell you that your latest planned actions are an outrage and that I will join other citizens of HB
and Orange County in fighting your efforts now and as long as you try tooccupy your current positions.I'm a
12-year homeowner in this city, I work full time in the city, and I'm raising a child here.
As far as I can tell, this is part of what you want to do, starting on Sept. 5:
---Item 15—spendtaxpayer money to hire two sets of lobbyists for the city because you want different rules
than any other town in the state.
*---Item 16—spendup to 2.8 million dollars to hire a medical management firm to fight and, it looks like,
manipulate workers' compensation arrangements that are already in existence.
•--Item 19—refuseto respond to the OC Grand Jury's report on drought.
•--Item 22—spend$3,831,000 to continue to fight the state of California in your ongoing, tax-guzzling lawsuit
(again, as if HB goes by different rules than the rest of the state—uh, no).
•--Item 24—simplysteal funds from the Traffic Congestion relief Prop 42 fund to hire a grant writer.
•---Items 27, 28—In totally bad faith cancel a number of existing contracts and open up re-bidding (is that because
you want to hire a friend's firm?).
•---Item 29—Ina total attack on the democratic vote that denied you the opportunity to change City Charter
Amendments, you want to fund and arrange a new March 5, 2024 election, so you can try to force your wishes
on all of us again.
•---Item 30—Appropriatel.2 million dollars from taxpayer funds for.... "Business Unit." That's all the explanation
you give: Business Unit.
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•--Item 16-- I will join other citizens to fight your attack on freedom (Item 16)to censor the HB Library and its
trained librarians so that citizens have less access to books that you—without training,without any definition
of what youmean by"obscene" (there's an existing Supreme Court ruling on that, by the way) want to pick
and choose.You also want to "part ways with the American Library Association."
What the hell?You don't get to determine anybody's reading options.That's not your job, you aren't
qualified to do it, and it is a complete attack on citizen freedoms. You want to deny the supportof
experts and the recognized national organization joining libraries across the country.
We know you are attempting to copy what you have seen other power-greedy leaders do in Southern
states. It appears you want HB to become like them, and that is a disaster.
•Finally,the cowardly vote to rebuke Councilwoman Moser because she called out Mayor Pro Tern Van Der
Mark'sdocumentedHolocaust denial record and racism. Van Der Mark's racism been publicly known since
before 2018, and though she tries to cover it up and claim that her Latino background means she's not an anti-
Semite,she has expressedracist views, and she has posted social media to that effect. In view of the fact that
Moser has to watch her and most of you attack our civil liberties and use our money to do it, her frustration is
understandable. Van der Mark has shown who she is, and slappingthe wrists of someone who calls it out is
dishonest and petty.
We see you. We will continue to fight your actions and power grabs.
HB Resident Cecelia Galassi
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Moore, Tania
From: laura sire <Ilaurajjane@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:02 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Cc: laura sire
Subject: Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34.35. (Agenda dated Sept 5, 2023)
Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark, and Councilmembers Bolton, Burns, Kalmick,
and Moser,
My name is Laura Sire. I moved to Huntington Beach with my family when I was 14 years old. I am
now 75 years old so I've been here a long time, and have witnessed many changes over the
decades. I was a realtor in this city for about 10 years, and then made a career change to teaching
and taught 1st grade for 16 years. The last decade or so I've enjoyed volunteering and being of
service to HB.
Currently, I've been experiencing some health issues which have necessitated me stepping back from
my activities. However, I am writing today out of the urgency of the crisis I see the governance of
Huntington Beach facing.
I am appalled at what has occurred since the council majority Strickland, Van Der Mark, McKeon, and
Burns were sworn in December 2022. Public comments are heard but not really heard.
The "Thank you for being here" mechanically repeated by Mayor Strickland rings hollow as the CC
majority deconstructs all that is positive, inclusive, compassionate, and sound city government with
their robotic, pre-determined and thoughtless 4-3 votes.
That said, still in hopes of being heard I strongly ask for a NO vote on Agenda items
15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34, and 35.
Although ALL should be voted down, #'s 30,31,32,34 and 35 particularly warrant NO votes:
-30. VOTE NO. Introducing city charter amendment ballot measures for Mar 5, 2023 primary election.
*This item is the epitome of hypocrisy as it was brought forward by councilmembers who have
repeatedly stated that we should follow and not deviate from our City Charter. This is written as only
ONE agenda item and did not involve the electorate of our city. There are 3 measures but actually
include many negative impacts such as wasted $$$, voter ID requirement and other conditions that
make voting less accessible especially to those whose voices specifically NEED to be heard.
*This gives the Mayor alone the power to cancel city council meetings.
*$1,200,000 to be spent from City's general fund which is $ taxpayer $.
It solidifies the removal of the Pride Flag flying on city property.g
*Overall #30 must be a NO vote. If it is passed and these amendments are on the March ballot, it will
be a HUGE waste of money. When folks understand what these measures truly mean they will be
voted down.
There will be a campaign to educate and protect HB and ALL people living here by and before March
5th.
THIS WILL NOT PASS ON MARCH 5TH!
-31 VOTE NO -Approve the dissolution of the various and many boards, commissions, and
committees of HB. This is a clear and dangerous move to silence the voice of the people. It reeks of
authoritarianism.
-32 VOTE NO, NO NO! Consider adhoc's proposed policy on statement of human dignity. After
reading this abhorrent and insulting so called statement of human dignity, I find myself agreeing with
Councilmember Burns, however this is the version that should be cancelled. This draft excludes the
LGBTQIA+ community with an emphasis on those who identify as transgender. The fear and suffering
that this would cause those individuals including the youth in our city is immeasurable and this
statement is shameful and reprehensible.
-34 NO on Censure of Councilmember Moser. I watched the exchange between Councilmember
Moser and Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark multiple times. Why is this on the agenda? Councilmember
Moser was in control and simply asked needed questions of Van Der Mark when Mayor Strickland
announced that the ad-hoc committee to amend the human dignity statement would include her.
Considering Councilmember Van Der Mark's social media history, removal from a school board, and
photos with white supremacists, Councilmember Moser was performing her due diligence in
representing all of the people of Huntington Beach in making her best effort at obtaining the
truth. Councilmember VDM was the one who attacked Councilmember Moser, interrupting her and
yelling at her. She was the one who breached decorum. It is obvious to anyone who watches the clip.
You owe Councilmember Moser an apology. And because of her highly emotional and hostile denial
(which is in opposition to data) we the people of HB are still left wondering and wanting only to know
the truth concerning the Councilmember who is in this leadership position.
#35 proposed by Councilmember Van Der Mark is ignorant, reckless, and dangerous to the health
and safety of HB residents. VOTE NO!
Sincerely,
Laura Sire
(she/her)
PS I along with other residents will be watching Tuesday.
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Moore, Tania
From: george sire <gunahound@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:55 PM
To: !aura sire; supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Cc: laura sire
Subject: Re:Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34.35. (Agenda dated Sept 5, 2023)
Nicely put together.
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
On Monday, September 4, 2023, 4:02 PM, laura sire<llaurajjane@yahoo.com> wrote:
Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark, and Councilmembers Bolton,
Burns, Kalmick, and Moser,
My name is Laura Sire. I moved to Huntington Beach with my family when I was 14
years old. I am now 75 years old so I've been here a long time, and have witnessed
many changes over the decades. I was a realtor in this city for about 10 years, and then
made a career change to teaching and taught 1st grade for 16 years. The last decade
or so I've enjoyed volunteering and being of service to HB.
Currently, I've been experiencing some health issues which have necessitated me
stepping back from my activities. However, I am writing today out of the urgency of the
crisis I see the governance of Huntington Beach facing.
I am appalled at what has occurred since the council majority Strickland, Van Der Mark,
McKeon, and Burns were sworn in December 2022. Public comments are heard but not
really heard.
The "Thank you for being here" mechanically repeated by Mayor Strickland rings hollow
as the CC majority deconstructs all that is positive, inclusive, compassionate, and sound
city government with their robotic, pre-determined and thoughtless 4-3 votes.
That said, still in hopes of being heard I strongly ask for a NO vote on Agenda items
15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34, and 35.
Although ALL should be voted down, #'s 30,31,32,34 and 35 particularly warrant NO
votes:
-30. VOTE NO. Introducing city charter amendment ballot measures for Mar 5, 2023
primary election.
*This item is the epitome of hypocrisy as it was brought forward by councilmembers
who have repeatedly stated that we should follow and not deviate from our City
Charter. This is written as only ONE agenda item and did not involve the electorate of
our city. There are 3 measures but actually include many negative impacts such as
wasted $$$, voter ID requirement and other conditions that make voting less accessible
especially to those whose voices specifically NEED to be heard.
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*This gives the Mayor alone the power to cancel city council meetings.
*$1,200,000 to be spent from City's general fund which is $ taxpayer $.
It solidifies the removal of the Pride Flag flying on city property.g
*Overall #30 must be a NO vote. If it is passed and these amendments are on the
March ballot, it will be a HUGE waste of money. When folks understand what these
measures truly mean they will be voted down.
There will be a campaign to educate and protect HB and ALL people living here by and
before March 5th.
THIS WILL NOT PASS ON MARCH 5TH!
-31 VOTE NO -Approve the dissolution of the various and many boards, commissions,
and committees of HB. This is a clear and dangerous move to silence the voice of the
people. It reeks of authoritarianism.
-32 VOTE NO, NO NO! Consider adhoc's proposed policy on statement of human
dignity. After reading this abhorrent and insulting so called statement of human dignity,
I find myself agreeing with Councilmember Burns, however this is the version that
should be cancelled. This draft excludes the LGBTQIA+ community with an emphasis
on those who identify as transgender. The fear and suffering that this would cause
those individuals including the youth in our city is immeasurable and this statement is
shameful and reprehensible.
-34 NO on Censure of Councilmember Moser. I watched the exchange between
Councilmember Moser and Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark multiple times. Why is this
on the agenda? Councilmember Moser was in control and simply asked needed
questions of Van Der Mark when Mayor Strickland announced that the ad-hoc
committee to amend the human dignity statement would include her. Considering
Councilmember Van Der Mark's social media history, removal from a school board, and
photos with white supremacists, Councilmember Moser was performing her due
diligence in representing all of the people of Huntington Beach in making her best effort
at obtaining the truth. Councilmember VDM was the one who attacked Councilmember
Moser, interrupting her and yelling at her. She was the one who breached decorum. It
is obvious to anyone who watches the clip.
You owe Councilmember Moser an apology. And because of her highly emotional and
hostile denial (which is in opposition to data) we the people of HB are still left wondering
and wanting only to know the truth concerning the Councilmember who is in this
leadership position.
#35 proposed by Councilmember Van Der Mark is ignorant, reckless, and dangerous to
the health and safety of HB residents. VOTE NO!
Sincerely,
Laura Sire
(she/her)
PS I along with other residents will be watching Tuesday.
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Moore, Tania
From: 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.
1
*This gives the Mayor alone the power to cancel city council meetings.
*$1,200,000 to be spent from City's general fund which is $ taxpayer $.
It solidifies the removal of the Pride Flag flying on city property.g
*Overall #30 must be a NO vote. If it is passed and these amendments are on the
March ballot, it will be a HUGE waste of money. When folks understand what these
measures truly mean they will be voted down.
There will be a campaign to educate and protect HB and ALL people living here by and
before March 5th.
THIS WILL NOT PASS ON MARCH 5TH!
-31 VOTE NO -Approve the dissolution of the various and many boards, commissions,
and committees of HB. This is a clear and dangerous move to silence the voice of the
people. It reeks of authoritarianism.
-32 VOTE NO, NO NO! Consider adhoc's proposed policy on statement of human
dignity. After reading this abhorrent and insulting so called statement of human dignity,
I find myself agreeing with Councilmember Burns, however this is the version that
should be cancelled. This draft excludes the LGBTQIA+ community with an emphasis
on those who identify as transgender. The fear and suffering that this would cause
those individuals including the youth in our city is immeasurable and this statement is
shameful and reprehensible.
-34 NO on Censure of Councilmember Moser. I watched the exchange between
Councilmember Moser and Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark multiple times. Why is this
on the agenda? Councilmember Moser was in control and simply asked needed
questions of Van Der Mark when Mayor Strickland announced that the ad-hoc
committee to amend the human dignity statement would include her. Considering
Councilmember Van Der Mark's social media history, removal from a school board, and
photos with white supremacists, Councilmember Moser was performing her due
diligence in representing all of the people of Huntington Beach in making her best effort
at obtaining the truth. Councilmember VDM was the one who attacked Councilmember
Moser, interrupting her and yelling at her. She was the one who breached decorum. It
is obvious to anyone who watches the clip.
You owe Councilmember Moser an apology. And because of her highly emotional and
hostile denial (which is in opposition to data) we the people of HB are still left wondering
and wanting only to know the truth concerning the Councilmember who is in this
leadership position.
#35 proposed by Councilmember Van Der Mark is ignorant, reckless, and dangerous to
the health and safety of HB residents. VOTE NO!
Sincerely,
Laura Sire
(she/her)
PS I along with other residents will be watching Tuesday.
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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)
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Switzer, Donna
From: Fran Delaney <francesbdelaney@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 11:13 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Re: Current City Council Agenda Items
Thank you for following up.These are the items that I would like to be given NO votes by City Council:
15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34, and 35.
On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 9:37 AM, supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org<supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org>wrote:
Good morning, Fran:
Would you please clarify which agenda item you were referring to when you stated "724-240" in the list below?
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Donna Switzer, CMC
- Senior Deputy City Clerk
4 a City of Huntington Beach,City Clerk's Office
Work (714)374-1649
From: Fran Delaney<francesbdelaney@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, September 3, 2023 2:51 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Current City Council Agenda Items
City Council Members,
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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.
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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.
Fran Delaney-Barron
"Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that
ever has." -Margaret Mead
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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
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Switzer, Donna
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 6:07 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Fwd: Proposed Agenda for Sept. 5
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
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:40 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW:Tonight's Agenda
From:Joclyn Rabbitt-Sire<joclynsire@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:23 AM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. 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-Tern Van der Mark's ability to guide the revisions fairly and impartially in doubt. Please vote NO on
this item.
Item #30, Introducing city charter amendment ballot measures for Mar 5, 2023 primary election, is an
extremely cumbersome one that would waste taxpayer dollars and harm the community in a multiplicity of
ways if the proposed ballot measures pass. The provision consolidating authority to cancel city council
meetings in the mayor alone takes voice away from the other members on the council. Proposing an
ordinance to require voter ID and monitor drop boxes is a move to restrict voting access. The measure
concerning flags on city property is confusing, because the council majority already voted to restrict the flags
flown, taking away the display of the LGBTQ+ Pride flag over City property in June. The only positive thing I
can see about that measure is the possibility that the voters would have the chance to reverse the previous
decision made by the Council. What would make more sense is for the Council to reverse the decision made
on the flag policy earlier in the year. Please refrain from wasting $1.2 million of the taxpayers' money to front
this set of harmful ballot measures.
Item #32 appears to only "consider" the revisions made to the Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity and not
move to approve them. Good thing, because the draft is nowhere near ready to approve! Please consider the
revisions detrimental to HB's character as a community and throw them out. Please go ahead and follow part
B of the item, and dissolve the ad-hoc committee, which produced the shameful draft, and leave the
Declaration alone!
Thank you for your consideration.
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Joclyn Rabbitt-Sire
Resident of SE Huntington Beach
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:41 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 4:11 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: City Council Agenda 9/5/23
From: Buffie Channel <hbbuffie@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 1:59 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: City Council Agenda 9/5/23
Attention City Council,
First of all, it is appalling that Strickland,Van der Mark, and McKeon never responded to my email regarding
the attempted assault against me at the last meeting by the man who also harassed the mobile home group while
they spoke. This man used profanity, flipped me off and subsequently attempted to injure me by trying to trip
me as I went back to my seat. This man also cussed att the police officers and accused them of lying and called
them "DICKHEADS" to their faces.Not one of you offered any concern, outreach or attempted to find out what
happened. More appalling was the email I received from Mr. Burns -basically saying I should have been
arrested,that I was the assaulter, and that I was the instigator. All lies-and absolutely disgusting. Shame on all
of you 4 who supposedly "represent all of us". That man lied about me,he lied about the police and he was
violent and should have been removed immediately. Mr. Stickland, as the "Presiding Officer" of the meeting
you should have found out what happened and had the perpetrator removed.Had I been actually injured and
wasn't able to catch myself from falling,you would be being sued. It is your duty under the Brown Act to
provide a safe environment for the public to present their input to the Council. I cannot tell you how many
people reached out to me to say that they don't feel safe in the Chambers right now while you all are in charge.
That is really sad and reflects the culture and environment in the Chambers that the four of you as the current
City Council majority is promoting.
Item 15: Against
No way should we pay $7500 to Stapleton and Associates. They were found to be the least qualified in the
group that applied. Before we understand what the relationship is between this Council majority and Stapleton-
I say NO! Cronyism has no place in Huntington Beach.
Item 16: Against
This is unneccesary as the library already has mechanisms in place for anyone questioning a book. Dumb- and
just a ginned up issue when there isn't one. This is just a nod to Gracey's pet project of book banning and
censorship.
Item 22: Against
Yet another failure by our current City Attorney who keeps advising the Council incorrectly and getting slapped
by Sacramento. Come up with a viable housing element so we can avoid these tax payer funded penalties!
Geez!
Item 29: Against
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Are you kidding me?My local government wants to tell me where and when I can stand on a MEDIAN?Dont
you have better things to do? Completely moronic. So I guess all the people watching the parade on the 4th on
the green median in front of HBHS are going to be given tickets? Do you think anything through?
Item 30: AGAINST !!!
NO CHANGES TO OUR CITY CHARTER!
this is THE most hypocritical City Council majority ever! Didn't you all run on being transparent and against
changes to the City Charter????I cannot imagine the mental gymnastics you had to do to sign off on this load.
AND ALL OF THIS DONE BEHIND CLOSED DOORS WITH NO PUBLIC INPUT-NO PUBLIC
COMMITTEE AND NOT EXPERT INPUT!?! THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU RAN AGAINST!
YOU ARE HYPOCRITES AND YOU'LL PROBABLY OPEN US UP TO YET ANOTHER LAWSUIT
THAT WE WILL LOSE.
-NO -we do not need to change the way our elections are run with local control. You do know most people
vote by mail,right??Unneccessary bloviated budget blow up to accommodate a right wing talking point. There
is no need for this. Our County Registrar office is very competent. I have personally been a vote counting
observer. They run a tight ship, signatures are verified, and they have never had a dispute regarding fraud of any
kind.
-NO - We don't want to change the qulaifications of the City Clerk
-NO -we don't want the Council and the Mayor to have the power to change meeting and agenda items with
no public input.
NO -we don't want to pay $1.2 MILLION dollars for these to be put on the ballot! NO!
Item 31: Against
-NO -None of the committees should be disbanded. This is cowardly and is a power play causing the outcome
of less public input and participation. This is the antithesis to what a City Council should represent.
Item 32: Against
Item 34 -AGAINST
Ms. Moser had every right to question Van der Mark's ability to perform on that committee considering her past
ties to New-Nazis and Holocaust Denial.
Item 35: Against
More ridiculousness. Moronic agenda item.
Sincerely,
Buie Channel
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:14 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Comments on Agenda for City Council Meeting 09/05/2023
From:Tim Channel <twchannel99@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 2:44 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Fwd: Comments on Agenda for City Council Meeting 09/05/2023
This was sent on time but with a typo in the email address. Please accept my comments as they were also sent to
supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org.
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From: Tim Channel <twchanne199@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 1:39 PM
Subject: Comments on Agenda for City Council Meeting 09/05/2023
To: <city.council@surcity-hb.org>, <supplementalcomm@surfcity-bg.org>
05 September 2023
RE: Comments on Agenda for City Council Meeting (09/05/2023)
Dear Council Members,
I am a 30 year resident of Huntington Beach and I would like to state my profound
disappointment with the need for Agenda Item #22 (Kennedy Commission vs. City of Huntington
Beach). The reckless actions by the City Council in their failure to comply with California State Law
are insulting. I am appalled that our City Council presumes to be above State Law and find their
actions reprehensible. My tax dollars are being spent on unnecessary and frankly, embarrassing
lawsuits that have no chance of success. Even if they did have a chance, the whole charade is just
morally wrong.
Additionally, please consider my opposition to the following agenda items:
1. Item #29 - Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4293 Amending the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code (HBMC) by adding new Chapter 10.82 regarding pedestrian use of center
medians.
I am strongly opposed to this unnecessary and unenforceable addition to the HBMC. What
possible purpose could it serve other than the city sanctioned harassment of its citizens?
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2. Item #30 - Consider the submission of 3 Charter amendment ballot measures for voter
approval at the March 5, 2024 Statewide Primary Election, and the adoption of Resolution Nos.
2023-42, 2023-43, 2023-44 and 2023-45.
I am strongly opposed to this, once again, wasting my tax dollars on a likely unconstitutional,
unnecessary action by this City Council. What problem is this trying to solve? It is a solution on
search of a problem. Orange County elections have been proven safe and there has been no
evidence of fraud whatsoever. It appears to be a power grab by the council at a large monetary
cost.
3. Item #34 - Submitted by Mayor Strickland and Council Members Burns and McKeon - Move
to Censure Council Member Moser.
I am strongly opposed to this attempted abuse of power by this council to censure a fellow
member who was simply asking for clarification of a position of a member of the Human Dignity
Commission.
4. Item #35 - Submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark - Resolution Declaring City to be a
"No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate" City.
I am strongly opposed to this unnecessary and potentially harmful declaration. In the event of
a pandemic or health emergency, is the city planning to prohibit private businesses from enforcing
their own health and safety precautions? Would this be in the face of state and national safety
guidelines? Does the council know more about infectious disease than the CDC? No, they don't.
. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Timothy Channel
Huntington Beach
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Moore, Tania
From: 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.transequality.org THEY have and did SIGN THE DOTTED LINE,
reading all of the city council bios as far as I can tell NONE of you have.
I joined in 1992 and earned 2 National Defense ribbons during my time served. I earned my first one by joining ranks
fresh out of high school in (1992-1995)for the Gulf War and the second for serving during the Global War on Terrorism
(2001-2022.)
Orange County and Huntington Beach are home to many in the LGBTQ+community whether you want to see it or
continue to deny it. We have LGBTQ+youth that deserve to feel included in their community.Your continued actions
and voting to dismiss this part of our community continues to demonstrate your willingness to encourage hate and
ignorance.
According to an article in The Hill dated April 27th, 2023 1 in 4 high school students identifies as LGBTQ as stated by
2021 data by the CDC. No amount of book banning, or gender identification requirements will deter that factual trend.
Who are we pandering to that a mask and vaccine ban are on the agenda? I work and live in Huntington Beach. I care
about the health of our community.There is nothing "unnecessarily limiting freedoms of the citizens" by putting a mask
on; especially if you are not vaccinated or boosted. Covid-19 cases are on the rise again in Orange County and I find it
irresponsible to have a city leader encourage an anti-mask/anti-vaccine rhetoric.
I DO support Natalie Moser
I DO support our LGBTQ+community and bringing back the Pride Flag to our City Properties especially at the pier.
I DO support E-bike/bike regulations
I DO NOT support hiring a lobbyist,or dissolving the Human Relations Committee, or the HB Youth board.
I DO NOT support book bans.
I DO NOT support limiting any rights to vote or increased ID checks/monitoring of ballot boxes or intimidation of voters.
I DO NOT support a special election to be held on March 5, 2024 and wasting 1.2 million dollars of our tax money.
I DO NOT support a power grab by making abrupt charter changes.
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NO to agenda items: 15,16, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35.
I would like to see our city council FOCUS on our homeless and motor homeless parking issues plaguing our city.
I'm glad to see the City Attorney's wife drop out from being considered for City Clerk.
Respectfully,
Tamantha Bowman
USCG CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 3 RETIRED
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