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File #: 23-894 MEETING DATE: 10/17/2023
Subject:
Submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark -Adopt Resolution No. 2023-50 in Support of Israel
and Condemning the Attacks on Israel by Hamas
Recommended Action:
The City Council adopt the attached Resolution stating that the City publicly declares support for
Israel, condemns the barbaric attacks on Israel by Hamas, publicly expresses sympathy for those
Israelis who are suffering and dying at the hands of Hamas, and that the City publicly calls for an
immediate end to.the war.
Attachment(s):
. 1. Van Der Mark - Councilmember Item Report
2. Resolution No. 2023-50
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City Council/ ACTION AGENDA October 17, 2023
Public Financing Authority
D) Adopt Resolution No. 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 Analyses;" and
E) Adopt Resolution No. 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$459,628 in General Funds to business unit 10040101; and
G) Dissolve the Charter Review Ad Hoc Council Committee, as their scope of work has been
completed.
Approved 4-3 (Kalmick, Moser, Bolton-No) as amended by supplemental
communication, revision to Measure 1 language (term ID to Identification), and revision
to Measure 3 language (in Section 300, "reaffirmed to 2022"in two locations, to
"reaffirmed in 2024")
Author(s) of Argument in Favor of Measure 1: Strickland, Van Der Mark approved 7-0
Author(s) of Arguments in Opposition of Measure 1: Kalmick, Moser, Bolton approved 7-0
Author(s) of Arguments in Favor of Measure 2: Burns approved 7-0
Author(s) of Arguments in Opposition of Measure 2: Kalmick, Moser, Bolton approved 7-0
Author(s) of Arguments in Favor of Measure 3: Strickland approved 7-0
Author(s) of Arguments in Opposition of Measure 3: Kalmick, Moser, Bolton approved 7-0
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
20. 23-879 Approved Item Submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark - Adopted
Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and
re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content
Recommended Action:
I request the City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2023-41 to establish a policy for
the review and re-cataloging of library materials containing sexual content (Attachment#2).
Approved 4-3 (Kalmick, Moser, Bolton-No)
21. 23-894 Approved Item Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark to Adopt
Resolution No. 2023-50 in Support of Israel and Condemning the Attacks
on Israel by Hamas
Recommended Action:
The City Council adopt the attached Resolution stating that the City publicly declares support
for Israel, condemns the barbaric attacks on Israel by Hamas, publicly expresses sympathy for
those Israelis who are suffering and dying at the hands of Hamas, and that the City publicly
calls for an immediate end to the war.
Approved 7-0 as amended to allow for additional Council signature lines on Resolution
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MEETING — COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS REPORT
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GRACEY VAN DER MARK, MAYOR PRO TEM
DATE: OCTOBER 17, 2023
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-50 IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL AND CONDEMNING THE
ATTACKS ON ISRAEL BY HAMAS
ISSUE STATEMENT
On October 7, 2023,the known middle-east terrorist group, Hamas, launched a significant unprovoked
surprise attack against the state of Israel. Israel is a long-time ally of the United States and in recent years
has engaged neighboring countries in the Middle East to work to establish peace and ongoing working
relations.
It has been widely reported that the Hamas attack on Israel has so far resulted in approximately 2,000
people being killed, nearly 3,000 others being injured, and hundreds taken hostage by Hamas. Over 50
children have been killed, some were beheaded. Among the dead are at least 14 American citizens and
an undetermined number of people who have been taken hostage by Hamas.
According to ABCNews reports, as Israelis were wrapping up the seven-day-long Jewish festival of Sukkot
on Saturday, sirens echoed across the country just before dawn, and citizens soon realized it was not a
false alarm. A full-fledged surprise attack was being waged from the air, sea and ground by hordes of
Hamas militants.Thousands of missiles fired from Gaza streaked through the sky and began raining down
on indiscriminate targets in Israel, sparking terror and leaving hundreds of bodies in the streets of cities
and buildings decimated. Simultaneously, hundreds of armed fighters of the terrorist group, many on
motorcycles, followed bulldozers that breached fences separating Israel from Gaza and charged into
cities, taking Israeli soldiers off guard and gunning down citizens.
This barbaric attack on Israel and the intolerable death and destruction by Hamas should be condemned
by every person, every country, and every government around the world. To that end,this City Council
too should make the City's position known.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
The City Council adopt the attached Resolution stating that the City publicly declares support for Israel,
condemns the barbaric attacks on Israel by Hamas, publicly expresses sympathy for those Israelis who are
suffering and dying at the hands of Hamas, and that the City publicly calls for an immediate end to the
war.
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2023, during the seven-day festival of Sukkot and the sacred
Jewish holiday of Shmini Atzeret,Hamas terrorists launched a coordinated unprovoked surprise
attack on Israel causing widespread death and destruction;
WHEREAS,Hamas's barbaric attacks have so far resulted in the deaths of approximately
2,000 people, including over fifty children, some of whom were beheaded,the wounding of
thousands of innocent Israelis, Americans, and others, and the capture of hundreds of civilians;
WHEREAS, Hamas has killed at least fourteen American citizens and is holding an
undetermined number of Americans hostage in Gaza;
WHEREAS, a full-fledged surprise attack has been waged from the air, sea, and ground
by hoards of Hamas militants; and,thousands of missiles have been fired from Gaza streaked
through the sky and began raining down on indiscriminate targets in Israel, sparking terror and
leaving hundreds of bodies in the streets of cities and buildings decimated;
WHEREAS,this is the most significant attack on Israel since the Yom Kippur War fifty
years ago; and
WHEREAS,the United States of America is an ally of Israel and has pledged support for
Israel and its efforts to defend itself and its citizens,
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
1. That the City publicly declares support for Israel,
2. That the City condemns Hamas for the horrifying attack on Israel, and
3. That the City publicly expresses sympathy for those Israelis who are suffering, dying,
or being held hostage.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-50
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 17th day of October, 2023.
INITIATED AND PROVED: APPROVED AS O FORM:
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Res. No. 2023-50
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
' City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a Regular meeting thereof held on October 17, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Kalmick, Moser, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Bolton, Burns
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSE: None
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2023, during the seven-day festival of Sukko and the sacred
Jewish holiday of Shmini Atzeret, Hamas terrorists launched a coordinated ► .rovoked surprise
attack on Israel causing widespread death and destruction;
WHEREAS, Hamas's barbaric attacks have so far resulted in t e deaths of approximately
2,000 people, including over fifty children, some of whom were be.-aded,the wounding of
thousands of innocent Israelis, Americans, and others, and the ca. e of hundreds of civilians;
WHEREAS, Hamas has killed at least fourteen Ame an citizens and is holding an
undetermined number of Americans hostage in Gaza;
WHEREAS, a full-fledged surprise attack has een waged from the air, sea, and ground
by hoards of Hamas militants; and,thousands of mi' iles have been fired from Gaza streaked
through the sky and began raining down on indis . .irate targets in Israel, sparking terror and
leaving hundreds of bodies in the streets of citi-.: and buildings decimated;
WHEREAS,this is the most signifi . t attack on Israel since the Yom Kippur War fifty
years ago; and
WHEREAS,the United State of America is an ally of Israel and has pledged support for
Israel and its efforts to defend itsel • d its citizens,
NOW, THEREFORE, .- City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
1. That the City . blicly declares support for Israel,
2. That the C. condemns Hamas for the horrifying attack on Israel, and
3. That th. City publicly expresses sympathy for those Israelis who are suffering, dying,
or be' g held hostage.
PASS'D AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular mee ng thereof held on the day of , 20 .
INIT ,• TED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Mayor Pro Tempore
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Moore, Tania
From: Douglas Von Dollen <von.dollendouglas@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2023 6:42 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Cc: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Agenda Item #21: Resolution in Support of Israel
Members of the City Council and staff, I am much more concerned about your support for the Jewish community in
Huntington Beach and condemnation of attacks on them than on your feelings, however well-intentioned, about the
state of Israel.
Since January,this Council majority has:
-"Fired"the Interfaith Council from providing meeting invocations and used only Christian chaplains for invocations
- Disbanded the city's Human Relations committee
- Removed condemnation of hate crimes from the city's Declaration On Human Dignity
-Watered down a statement condemning the dissemination of antisemitic fliers in our neighborhoods
-Censured a Council member for questioning the motives behind some of these actions
You could have used your 10/17 meeting as an opportunity repair some of these bridges —to bring local leaders
together in support of our faith communities. But you have chosen not to.
Why?What message are you really trying to send?That is the resolution that needs to be made in place of this one.
SUPPLEMENTAL
COMMUNICATION
10/17/2023
Meeting Dante:
21 (23-894)
1 Agenda Item No.;
Moore, Tania
From: Michael Gioan <digithings00@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2023 2:32 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: It's time to go to work for FIB, City Council!
Importance: High
I urge the City Council to reject the agenda items below.They are fallacious, futile, and serve absolutely no purpose for
managing the City's affair.
I also urge the City Council to reprimand Ms.Van Der Mark, author of the propositions below, for wasting the City
Council's time with her sick mental obsessions and desperate attempts to clean up her permanently tarnished image.
NO on Item 20(23-879): Review and cataloging of library material containing sexual content.
Resolution 2023-41 reeks of Soviet-era censorship regulations and barely stops short of Nazi book-burning of"un-
German" material (substitute "un-American"to taste). It's pure government overreach and violates free expression,
which is of of the main tenets of our republic.
As usual, it is poorly written and vague enough to be interpreted well beyond its "officially intended" scope. It is also
unpractical and undemocratic. Who will select the "magic 21"?What are the education and training requirements of this
mind-control squad in terms of law and ethics?Would they be required to be disciples of the church on Warner Ave
near the fire station?
Since the resolution will likely be adopted in goose-step 4/3, unless Mr. McKeon remembers again to think for himself,
that is, here's a book widely available to any child that I suggest the Banning Commission should review with extreme
urgency for the multiple sexual references it contains, ranging from masturbation,to incest,via adultery, prostitution,
exhibitionism,group sex, rape, not to mention debauchery and drunkenness. It's called "The Bible". I'll make the future
"Book Banning Commission" work easy, they just need to look up the following chapters:
• Judges(16): 1 (prostitution)
• Genesis (19): 33—36(incest and debauchery)
• Genesis (35): 22 (adultery)
• Genesis (38): 2 (rape)
• Genesis (38): 8—9 (masturbation)
• Genesis (38): 15—18(prostitution)
• Samuel (13): 11-14(incest)
• Ezekiel (16): 28 (group sex)
• Ezekiel (23): 3 (rape)
• Ezekiel (23): 5—8(debauchery,group sex)
• Ezekiel (23): 11—21 (debauchery, group sex) SUPPLEMENTAL
• Samuel (6):20(exhibitionism) COMMUNICATION
• Proverbs (7): 7—22 (prostitution, adultery)
• Isaiah (13): 16(incitement to violence and rape) 10/17/2023
Meeting
• Numbers (31) : 18(child rape) Dom'
The Bible should therefore definitely put out of reach of children, stat! 21 (23-894)
Agenda Item NO.;_
Of course, I'm using sarcasm here, because it's the only way to denounce the sheer hypocrisy and ridicule of this
proposed resolution. It's astonishing that there are fewer sexual references in Das Kapital than there are in the Bible
(and Karl Marx limits himself to describing the literally sexual fetish gold is for the bourgeoisie, as expressed in
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Rheinische Zeitung, and Manuscripts, 1842-44). Next time you try book banning, maybe you should also try and read the
books that may be involved.
NO on Item 21(23-894):Adoption of Resolution 2023-50 in support of Israel and condemning Hamas.
There's a French say about useless actions that goes (literally and accurately translated): "It's as good as pissing in a
violin to make it play Paganini".
This statement serves absolutely no other purpose than being a pathetic attempt by Ms. Van Der Mark to whitewash her
well-deserved and well-documented antisemitic reputation, remarkably by also containing obvious anti-muslim
overtones. I suppose that this is what we could call "killing two children with one bullet"!
Because this is what's happening right now, on both sides and for reasons that are far beyond the comprehension of
well-to-do Orange County dwellers.
Interestingly enough, there never was a resolution to denounce the Russian invasion of Ukraine by the internationally-
all-powerful City of Huntington Beach, I really wonder why!
And, please don't tell me it's because it happened before the "Fetid 4" were elected, they had all the time in the world
to come up with a resolution on the subject, considering they have done nothing of substance for HB in the last 10
months and how important they feel their opinion is in the world order.
Michael Gioan-HB resident since 1991 and homeowner
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Moore, Tania
From: Ginny C <surfcityginny@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2023 1:11 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Vote Yes on Agenda Items 20 and 21
I am asking the HB City Council to vote Yes on Agenda Items 20 and 21.
I have been a resident of Huntington Beach for over forty years.
Thank You,
Virginia Crawford
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Moore, Tania
From: Paula Shawa <PShawa@outlook.com>
Sent: Monday,October 16, 2023 6:28 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: No on Agenda Item 21 /Israel terrorist attack./Oct. 17 City Council meeting
Why is this in here? It clearly is being offered up by Gracey Van Der Mark to deflect from and obscure her
documented anti-semitic views.
It's not the purview of a local city council to take on national and international current affairs unless they are
connected to local events and people. As one of the other commenters noted,there's an irony in Gracey Van
Der Mark putting forth this resolution when, at the local level, she and her fellow extremist council members
have done anything but express solidarity with folks from all walks of life.
And what precedent does this proposal set? Is this council now going to put forth resolutions every time a
significant international/national event occurs? It's out of scope unless there is a connection to our local
community.
Paula Shawa, Huntington Beach resident
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Moore, Tania
From: Chris Varga <christopherj.varga@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 8:38 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org;CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: City Council Meeting 10/17/23 comments
Comments on City Council Meeting 10/17/23
Agenda Item 9(23-878)&20(23-879)
Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen, Listen,Listen,
Listen, Listen, Listen. The four conservatives on the council apparently do not have ears. They never listen to
the majority of public comments. Now you don't even listen to staff recommendation!
NO on all these actions that attempt to control our public libraries. Controlling the libraries should not be the
concern of the City Council. We have professional library personnel that are empowered to handle these
issues. This is political theater. MAGA agenda item. Stay out of our libraries.
Agenda Item 21(23-894) -While we can all agree that what is going on in the Middle East is terrible,this agenda item is
nothing more that political theater. Van der Mark attempt to show that she is not antisemitic. This is not a concern of
the day to day needs of the people that this council serves. Stop the show!
Sincerely,
Chris Varga
Huntington Beach
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Moore, Tania
From: K Carroll <kcrissie7@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 10:50 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Cc: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: City Council Meeting 10/17/2023
Dear Mayor Strictland, Pro Tern Gracey Van Der Mark, Pat Burns, Casey McKeon and others.
I support the following items and appreciate your efforts in a majority vote.
23-871: Ballot Measures.
Voting system needs integrity.We know that dead people have voted and there has been
evidence of vote harvesting.You need an ID for everything of importance. Why not add
integrity to our voting system. Many states already do it and I would recommend going a
step further with e-verify or fingerprinting i.d. I was just at DMV.to get my DL renewed
and had my fingerprint taken.Shouldn't everyone want to protect their identity and rights
associated with you as an individual.The financial investment is well worth it. If you want
to talk about wasted money, let's talk about the Pipeline Purchase and sale, OCPA Scam,
Elan JPA..yes,the Council knew about forfeiting over 500 mil in tax dollars. Wow, how the
City could have benefitted with those tax dollars!
Dan Kalmick, I-9's (required for work authorization) require a photo I.D. No exceptions. Please stand
corrected from your previous reference. I might add,that as an HR Director since the
law went into effect in 1986 I have seen plenty of fake I.D.'s and Work Authorizations, and that is why
I would like to reiterate that e-verify or better yet fingerprinting should be used.
I have seen plenty of fake I.D.s, D.L.'s, and work Authorizations
and that is why I would like to reiterate that e-verify or fingerprinting should be used.
23-894: Hands down support.Thank you Pro Tern Van Der Mark for bringing this forward.
23-878: Thank you again for bringing this forward Pro Tern Van Der Mark.This is not a book ban
We need to protect our kids and parents need to be involved in books being available
their minors.This was not in the libraries when my kids were growing up and we went
to the library all the time.There is no way that I want my grandkids subject.to this or
available to other adult authorization availability of this other than the parent.This is a
topic all over you tube .:the fight is on for the kids safety all over the U.S. Many of these books are
pornographic. Even adult porno magazines have protections against distribution to
kids. This is a parental right. Government should not making available porno to kids or
gender identification,sexual preference without parental consent.
With respect,thank you.
Kris Carroll
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Moore, Tania
From: Jeanne Paris <jeannemarieparis@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 1:18 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Support of Resolution#2023-41 - Support Israel Resolution
To the City Council,
I strongly support the Resolution establishing a policy to review library materials containing sexual content for minors.
I also support the Resolution to support Israel and its attacks from Hamas.
Thank you.
Jeanne Paris
27 Year Resident
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Moore, Tania
From: Michelle Marciniec <michellemarym@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 4:20 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Agenda items 20 and 21
Dear Mayor Strickland &council members,
I am writing in support of a yes vote on items 20 and 21 for the 10/17/23 meeting.
For item 20, it is absolute common sense to examine sexually graphic novels and re-categorize them to the adult
section; rather than the children's or teen department. Parents allow their children to browse for books independently,
and we'd like to verify that age-appropriate materials are in these sections. Parents who wish to read sexually graphic
stories to their children can still go to the adult section and check them out--this is not a ban or a first amendment right
violation.
For item 21, please vote "Yes" as well. We want the world to know that the citizens of HB support Israel, and condemn
hatred and violence towards our Jewish friends. You may want to amend item 21 calling for an "immediate end to the
war"to mean after Hamas is destroyed. Or perhaps decide this last bit is not the purview of a city council and remove
the phrase entirely.
Thank-you for reading,
Michelle Marciniec(Steve&Justin also)
327 18th St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 9:47 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: City Council Mtg./10-17-2023
From:gelliottl@socal.rr.com<gelliottl@socal.rr.com>
Sent:Saturday,October 14, 2023 4:15 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:City Council Mtg./10-17-2023
Re Agenda Items 19, 20, &21
From Cheryl Elliott,Resident.of Huntington Beach since 1980
It would be far more reflective of public sentiment to pass a resolution condemning the unrelenting attacks on
voter confidence, city librarians, budget strategy, rainbow flags, and the Policy on Human Dignity leveled by
the Council majority. I trust that Israel will prevail. I hope that the same won't need to be said about the
Council majority and City Attorney who shall be up for re-election in 2026 and may be counting on personal
benefit from the voter suppression law they've foisted onto the March primary ballot. Count on the City being
sued.
The unwarranted restrictions aimed at existing library policies are an insult to the professionalism of our City
Librarian and her staff as well as all true Friends of the Library. It is disingenuous to suggest that this resolution
is anything short of book banning and will result in anything less than an onslaught of protests and lawsuits. It is
also arrogant and demoralizing to insinuate that Huntington Beach parents are incapable of monitoring and
protecting their own children during library visits without intervention by the Mayor Pro Tern. Will the term
"sexual grooming" pass muster with the new censors?If not,the newly revised City Policy on Human Dignity
had better be kept in a vault lest any minor visiting City Hall be inadvertently exposed to such suggestive sexual
language.
The choice of flags to be flown over City Hall should be handled by resolution, not enshrined in the City
Charter. This proposed amendment was clearly designed to eliminate the Rainbow Flag and reject the
population it represents. What a queer way to advance the City's new Policy on Human Dignity that claims to
encourage an environment free of hostility?! At least the ballot proposal requires a unanimous vote to add a flag
to those already listed. This is of some comfort to me since I'll no longer worry that a 4-to-3 Council vote might
allow an"Anti-Woke" banner to wave even temporarily.
As for the proposed Charter Amendments to the budget cycle and related administrative issues,my vote is "no"
until the city's litigation costs and accruing penalties are under control and until the Council majority can
conduct city business without sham public hearings,video clip stunts, and the Mayor's hyper-partisan bully
tactics. At least five former Huntington Beach mayors have approached the Council chamber podium in
astonishmentto offer advice, constructive criticism, guidance, and warnings of legal peril and fiscal disaster.
They have been repeatedly rebuffed by this Council's majority voting bloc. They deserve better and so do the
citizens of Huntington Beach.
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 9:59 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Ron Paul: Hamas was created 1970s by Israeli and US intelligence services to counteract Yasser
Arafat, Ron Paul explains.
From: Brad Adobe<bradadobe@proton.me>
Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2023 8:35 AM
To: Strickland, Tony<Tony.Strickland@surfcity-hb.org>; Van Der Mark, Gracey<Gracey.VanDerMark@surfcity-hb.org>;
Burns, Pat<Pat.Burns@surfcity-hb.org>; McKeon, Casey<Casey.McKeon@surfcity-hb.org>; Kalmick, Dan
<Dan.Kalmick@surfcity-hb.org>; Moser, Natalie <Natalie.Moser@surfcity-hb.org>; Bolton, Rhonda
<Rhonda.Bolton@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Ron Paul: Hamas was created 1970s by Israeli and US intelligence services to counteract Yasser Arafat, Ron Paul
explains.
Ron Paul: Hamas was created 1970s by Israeli and US intelligence
services to counteract Yasser Arafat, Ron Paul explains.
Hamas was created by Israeli and US intelligence services to
counteract Yasser Arafat, Ron Paul explains
— NaturalNews.com
https://www.naturalnews.com/2023-10-12-hamas-created-
israel-yasser-arafat-ron-paul.html
Rand Paul Exposes How The U.S. Has Been Funding Terror
Groups For Years
https://banned.video/watch?id=652859c1 a1 be87a989cffa0b
The recent terror attack on Israel by Hamas is a senseless
tragedy that we can already see is going to have lasting
repercussions on world affairs, especially in the Middle East.
Why, then, did the United States and Israel
itself create Hamas back in the 1970s?
Before Hamas was what it is today, it was just a fringe group
of Palestinian Muslims with no real power.
Today, Hamas rules Gaza with an iron fist, and all because of
the U.S. and Israel, according to former congressman and
presidential candidate Ron Paul.
Former Israeli officials like Brig. Gen. Yitzhak Segev, who
served in the Israeli military in the 1980s, fulladmitsit to this.
Segev told a New York Times reporter that he helped
finance the Palestinian Islamist movement as a
"counterweight" to the secularists and leftists of the
Palestinian Liberation Organization and the Fatah party,
which was led by Yasser Arafat.
Arafat himself famously referred to Hamas as "a creature of
Israel," and Segev agrees, having taken money from
the Israeli government to create this terrorist group in the
first place.
"The Israeli government gave me a budget," Segev
confessed about what happened.
"And the military government gives to the mosques."
Former Israeli religious affairs official Avner Cohen, who
worked in Gaza foe. more than 20 years, told the Wall Street
Journal back in 2009 that he, too, played a direct role in
the creation of Hamas.
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"Hamas, to my great regret, is Israel's creation," Cohen is
quoted as saying.
(Related: Ron Paul has always been rejected from Big
Politics for his unpopular, but oftentimes correct, viewpoints
that contradict the established order of things.)
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, October 16,2023 11:03 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Public Comment Items 18 & 19,Tuesday, October 17, 2023
From:qw<channelfrequency@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, October 15, 2023 10:11 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Public Comment Items 18& 19,Tuesday,October 17, 2023
Dear City Council,
I support Item 18. Please, following visibility requirements&riding on the correct side of the road must be
better enforced.
I oppose Item 19.
No. 1 - If there were forged signatures at a voting booth, investigators & counter-identity theft analysis should
be at hand to the registrar of voters. Voter ID &monitors would much more easily be compromised at any time
& drastically increase the possibility of large-scale voter fraud. According to the Heritage Foundation there
were only 6 cases of voter fraud in California in 2022.
No. 2. - This item doesn't allow International Maritime Signal Flags to be flown on city hall.
No. 3 This item allows the city charter to be summoned as an agreement to cancel meetings regardless of a
city council vote. This increases the likelihood of mishandling core functions & states of emergency.
Non-agendized.
Please refill the empty Boston Market& surrounding commerce at Golden-Warner Centers accordingly,this is
a content area. Not attending to basic commercial duties is a recurring question I have.
I oppose Items 9 &20 -Please let the librarians do their jobs according to the law.
I oppose Item 21 -There's no executive order from the president for city councils to take positions on Israel vs
Hamas. There could also be false information. Out of respect for our military operations,please stick to city
matters.
Please don't limit prayers, education&ideas. Once again, I urge for a major increase in archaeological dig sites
for undiscovered technology.
I hope for consensus to continue being established.
-BenP.
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 2:06 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Oppose Israel/ Hamas agenda item from Council member Gracey Van Der Mark
Original Message
From: Ron Sterud <ronsterud@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday,October 16, 2023 1:18 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject Oppose Israel/Hamas agenda item from Council member Gracey Van Der Mark
Greetings Council Members,
I'm writing to encourage the withdrawal of agenda item 21. I believe even the discussion of such an internationally
sensitive topic is not the role of the Huntington Beach City Council. I also believe even the discussion to adopt this
resolution potentially puts the lives of the citizens of Huntington Beach,and our tourists,at risk. I see this action as a
provocation of an international terrorist organization. What is the purpose in that other than to potentially draw
national and potentially international headlines? Such a resolution is powerless and meaningless from our city. There is
ONLY risk with ZERO reward.
A withdraw of this agenda item without discussion is best. Please consider this Council Member Van Der Mark. If that
does not happen, if there are 4 council members to oppose, please call for an immediate vote without discussion and
shoot this item down with as little fanfare as possible.
Thank you in advance,
Ron Sterud
Concerned Citizen
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 2:06 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: H.B. backing Israel
From: Ray Scrafield <octoolguy@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 1:36 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: H.B. backing Israel
Please table this and then take it down completely. We don' t
need to have our city get in the middle of anything that the
Hamas decides to do. We should remain on the sidelines and
worry only about our city and it's problems. Keep it local. Stay
out of that fray. It's attention that we don't need.
Thank you for listening,
Ray and Barb Scrafield
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Moore, Tania
From:. Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 3:58 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Input to City Council Members re:10/17/2023 Meeting
From: Patricia Larkin <patglarkin@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday,October 16, 2023 3:40 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Input to City Council Members re: 10/17/2023 Meeting
Greetings Huntington Beach City Council Members,
My name is Patricia(Pat)Larkin; and I am a 50+year resident of Huntington Beach. I have so enjoyed this
wonderful city and have appreciated its history of sound government practices. Today I'd like to offer input re:
Agenda Items#19,20&21 relative to tomorrow's afternoon and evening Council meetings.
Agenda Item# 19
The-OC Registrar of Voters has a long-established solid record of safely overseeing our elections and they
should continue to do so. The prospect of Huntington Beach running its own elections would not only entail
tremendous effort and needless expense to the city but could potentially undermine our safe and reliable current
election process.
There has been no issue with the flags that are flown at City Hall;they generally find wide approval.
Agenda Item# 20
This item seeks to establish a policy for the review and recataloging of library materials with sexual content.
The Miller Case actually established specific procedures for public libraries to follow to address this issue. Such
decisions need to remain with our librarians;the city's trained professionals in Library Science. Given their
training,they are best,able to make judicious choices.
Agenda Item#21
While I agree with this item's condemnation of the Hamas 10/7/2023 attack on Israel, the resolution should go
further. It should also include support for Palestine,whose citizens have largely coexisted with Israel for eight
decades. It needs to condemn violence and advocate for the safe passage of those living in contested border
towns. The Council's majority would do well to engage with the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council
and to reinstate the Human Relations Committee; as these two organizations have given moral authority,
support and direction to our City Councils historically regarding issues related to hate crimes, intolerance.and
violence:
Finally, since these three Charter amendments would not go into effect until 2026 there is no rational reason to
create a special March 2024 election which would come at great cost to our taxpayers:These three Charter
amendments are not necessary in my opinion;however if the Council does go ahead with them,they would still
be much better placed on the November General Election Ballot, saving our taxpayers 90% of the cost.
Thank You each for both serving on our City Council and for reflecting on the above input.
Sincerely,
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Patricia Larkin
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Moore, Tania
From: Kirk Crawford <kirkc99@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 4:58 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: I support YES votes on Agenda Items 20 and 21 at the 10/17/23 city council meeting
Item 20 is just common sense.Young children should not be exposed to sexually explicit materials in our public or school
libraries. Confine these materials to adult areas.
Item 21 is appropriate and shows our support for Israel fighting against an terrorist enemy that has absolutely no regard
for human life.
Kirk Crawford
50 year H.B. resident
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Moore, Tania
From: Aguilar, Steven
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 8:37 AM
To: Moore, Tania; Switzer, Donna
Cc: Estanislau, Robin
Subject: Fwd: In Support of Item 21 on The Council Agenda
SC
Steven Aguilar
Assistant City Clerk
City of Huntington Beach
From: chris macdonald <justlisted@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 17, 2023 8:28:55 AM
To: Estanislau, Robin <Robin.Estanislau@surfcity-hb.org>; Aguilar, Steven <Steven.Aguilar@surfcity-hb.org>
Cc:Gracey Van Der Mark<graceyv25@gmail.com>;Tstrickland <tstrickland@tonystrickland.com>; Pat Burns
<pburnshb@gmail.com>; Casey McKeon<caseymckeon@gmail.com>
Subject: In Support of Item 21 on The Council Agenda
Hello Robin and Steven,
I'm in Support of Item 21 on The Council Agenda supporting Israel per Mayor Pro Tem Gracey Van Der Mark.
Thank You,
Chris MacDonald
Huntington Beach Resident
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From: Diane <dianesgotopnions@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 11:07 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Subject: Item#21
Why is a city council in Huntington Beach wading into international affairs and writing a resolution
in support of Israel? Has the city ever passed a resolution with regard to any other international
horror? What about support for Ukraine after it was invaded by Russia? What about when Russia
bombed a church that was clearly marked that it housed children? What about when Russia
committed war crimes in Bucha? Or, more recently, what about the genocide that is currently
happening in Armenia where the Azerberjanis have blocked all humanitarian access? Why
suddenly show your support for Israel, but no comment about any of these other recent
international horrors?
The City Council of Huntington Beach should focus its concern locally. You had the opportunity in
June to condemn antisemitism when antisemitic flyers were dropped in HB neighborhoods, but
you "all lives mattered" the resolution that would have denounced the hate. You disbanded the
city's Human Relations Committee at a time when hate crimes and hate incidences are on the rise,
including a large spike of hate against Jews. You removed any reference, let alone condemnation,
of hate from the Declaration of a Policy on Human Dignity.
You had all those opportunities to actually make a statement in support of local people, yet you
didn't. What's up with that?
Diane James
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From: Scott Malabarba.<scott@malabarba.org>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 11:12 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF);supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: in opposition to charter amendments and library book bans
Dear HB City Council,
Council members Kalmick, Bolton, and Moser,thank you as always for your efforts.
For the others, I have a few words.
Regarding 23-894
I neither oppose nor support this item. If the council wants to condemn a horrific terrorist attack, okay then.
But are you going to condemn the antisemitic hatred that continues to plague Huntington Beach,such as that spoken at
the June council meeting by supporters of Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark?And did you not just dismantle the statement
of human dignity that was created to oppose such hate?
This resolution is obviously insincere and capitalizes on the deaths of thousands of people to drive your weird culture
war.
In opposition to 23-871
Much has been said about these proposed amendments,and after four rounds of special meetings I have little to add.
But let's review:
Inflammatory culture war triggers deceptively bundled with innocuous-looking procedural changes that enable nepotism
and corruption.
Ridiculous rhetoric about non-existent voter fraud, expensive and illegal election procedures,and blatant voter
suppression.
Flag restrictions clearly driven by hatred of queer people.
A mysterious and expensive push to get these items on the special election instead of just waiting for November.
Frequent,abrupt text changes and council meeting procedure irregularities.
Sweeping charter changes proposed by a group that campaigned against charter changes.
The re-introduction of the very changes this group campaigned against.
Charter changes that take away from future councils the choices that this one made the moment you were elected.
What's the takeaway?Again, insincerity. Even the people who voted for you can't trust you, because you're
manipulating them to give yourselves more power.
In opposition to 23-878 and 23-879
The attacks on the library and its staff were always gross, reckless, and in bad faith.
Deliberately exposing children to pornography--or"infecting"them with it, in your words, is a serious crime. If there
were any real suspicion of this,the police would be involved.So you don't really think that is going on at the library. If
you did,the proposed measures would be completely inadequate.
You continue to insist that you aren't banning or censoring books,while simultaneously proposing to do exactly that.
Now you've proposed an entire board of censors,appointed by yourselves with no qualifications for the role. In fact
you'll be challenged to find anyone knowledgeable about libraries or children's books for your censor board, because we
all think it's an abomination and want no part of it.
You talk about"sexual content" and"obscenity"when it's clear that what you mean is "queer people". Even your
supporters get that much--they made their hatred clear at the nightmarish June meeting.
We all know who's next on your hit list.Once you're done erasing queer people from the library and making it harder for
young people to learn how their own bodies work,you'll go after books by or about people of color, books that touch on
racism or misogyny, books that attempt to tell an honest history of the United States. Because "CRT".
You talk about parental choice.Yet all you propose to do is take away choice. Parents who want to follow their children
around the library and choose books for them can do that right now. Parents who want to monitor every book their
child checks out can do that right now. Parents who want to sit next to the aquarium with their preschooler while letting
their eleven-year-old browse the middle school section will not be able to, because you don't think they should have
that choice.
Across town, Barnes and Noble has the same books on display,with no age restrictions. If you were at all sincere,you'd
make an ordinance restricting how commercial bookstores stock and display their wares, because that would be
necessary to"protect" children from the"pornography"sold there. But you won't, because a) Barnes and Noble would
sue you into oblivion and b)you're not sincere.
Children are in fact threatened by exposure to pornography(the real kind, not books with gay people in them),to sexual
predators(real ones, not people who disagree with you),to violent and extremist content,to peer bullying and other
harmful influences--on social media.We know that you know how vile and how readily available this content is(since
one of your number, infamously, kept a collection of it for"research").Yet you pretend that the internet doesn't exist,
and instead of supporting the educators who teach children how to keep themselves safe online,you terrorize them.
The four of you are undoubtedly going to vote for the charter amendments and library nonsense no matter what your
constituents have to say.Tomorrow's council meeting is going to be a trench war.And it won't end there--you have a
long and bitter road to walk before these horrible ideas are made real. I can't imagine why you put yourselves or the city
through this.
Sincerely,
Scott Malabarba
HB resident
Moore, Tania
From: Dennis Pappas <ndoceanpappas@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 11:32 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Support for Resolution 2023-50 Support of Israel
Hello Mayor Pro-Tern Gracey Van Der Mark and other Honorable Council Members
.1 support Resolution 2023-50 on behalf of my Jewish friends and my Jewish family. They were very touched by the
gesture. In talking with my Jewish girlfriend tonight, she told me her greatest fear is that Hamas terrorists want to kill
every Jew. Of course she said she prays and is sad for the Palestine people. Israel and its people are a critical and
necessary part of our world.
Thank you,
Patricia Pappas
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From: J C <qhlady@me.com>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 11:46 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Cc: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: 10-17-23 City Council Meeting, 6pm
Agenda Item 21
Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-50
I COMPLETELY SUPPORT Isreal and CONDEMN the attacks on Israel by Hamas.
Thank you Mayor Pro Tern Gracey Van Der Mark for submitting this Resolution I
The small group of haters are obviously anti-semitic
Jean Cloyd
resident of Huntington Beach
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Moore, Tania
From: Celeste Rybicki <celeste@celesterybicki.com>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 11:47 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF);supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: So many no's for Tuesday's meeting (items 19, 20, 21)
Dear City Council Members,
I pray that this does not fall on deaf ears, but can you just DELAY THE AMENDMENTS VOTE to the general election??? If
it saves us something like 90%of the cost to put it on the ballot and doesn't actually delay the implementation of
anything,this seems like a no-brainer. Regardless of how I (and so many HB residents, seemingly a VAST majority)feel
about the amendments_themselves, (ie:the moves to combat"voter fraud"will more likely serve to impede or prevent
legally registered and qualified citizens from voting. "Monitored" ballot boxes reeks of voter intimidation. Most of the
proposed amendment No. 1 are likely to bring more lawsuits to our city as well.Amendment no. 2 regarding the flag
policy has already had to be amended to include the Olympic flag and already seemingly ignored by flying multiple flags
at the,pier during the airshow.There's no need for this to be in the charter other than to take a dig at the pride flag and
all the marginalized groups it stands for.) but regardless of how the public will vote...there is clear and blatant practical
reasoning to save these for the general election.
Item 20 is just another slap in the face of Huntington Beach citizens. I don't understand.why you've argued time and
time again over what you think you should let the voters decide and then completely disregard the public opinion on
what you're doing to OUR library. If it looks like a ban and it quacks like a ban, it's a book ban!You're looking to restrict
access to books already in our libraries and to prevent the librarians from acquiring new books to the collection. It's a
book ban. Gracey and.Gates pretended to take 5 months to discuss and research and then ignored all staffs
recommendations to bulldoze through their book ban.And just to make a point:the most prevalent argument in favor
on Twitter is that adults are forcing porn on children.Obviously that is not what is actually happening at any of our
branches,there have been no such complaints(no books appropriateness have even been questioned this year.) Even if
you were trying to prevent that"grooming"this book ban wouldn't stop it. Adults (the alleged pedophiles) can access
any books they like and then present them to children off library grounds.Only now,we'll have a generation of children
who may have no knowledge of human anatomy or healthy relationships and little language to be able to alert to a safe
trusted adult what is happening.
But these books aren't sexualizing children and this ban isn't protecting anyone.What it will do is remove windows and
mirrors for our kids.The kid with two moms or a gay grandpa won't get to read stories about other kids like them.A city
of kids who will grow up thinking anything outside their family(or that one church everyone in the majority goes to)
views is not normal and should be othered,feared, hated.A city with a censored library system is not a city I want to
raise my children in. Leave our books alone.
And lastly, Mrs.VanDerMark's resolution to pledge our support to Israel may have had the best of intentions last week
but in lightof all that has happened since, it may now be construed as support for the genocide of Palestinians.And for
someone who needed to research a list of YouTube videos to verify that the Holocaust actually happened, I'm surprised
she wants to jump so quickly to a blanket statement about such a complicated and controversial geopolitical conflict.
While she is vague in what she supports the Israeli government doing, she's specific when mentioning unconfirmed (and
in fact disputed)details of what she condemns.At the very least this resolution needs to be factchecked.The city should
condemn the terrorist attack of the Hamas.We should show our support for the innocent Israeli civilians.We should
also condemn the war crimes now being allegedly committed by the Israeli government and show our support for
innocent civilians of Palestine, most of whom are children. We should call for a ceasefire, desescalation, advocate for
restraint, advocate for the children ALL the children affected by these attacks.This is a horrible, heartbreaking,
historically complex war. I'm just not at all comfortable with her summation of events or with the feeling that she's using
this tragedy in realtime for her own political gain or attention.
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From: StarsStripes <starsstripes@icloud.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 12:36 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)
Cc: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: 10-17-23 City Council Meeting, 6pm
Agenda Item 21
Adoption of Resolution # 2023-50
I do enthusiastically support this resolution
I also support Israel and condemn the attacks on Israel by Hamas.
Thank you Gracey Van Der Mark for introducing this Resolution. We appreciate your love for
Israel and its people.
Robert Cloyd
Huntington Beach Resident
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From: Ann Palmer <714anniep@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:29 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF);supplementalcomrn@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Support Item 21.
Yes. Please support Israel as they battle for their beloved country.
This tiny Jewish nation is surrounded by monstrously large and aggressive countries that wish their people I'll. Please,as
a reminder,take a look at the attached map.
Thank you.
Ann Palmer
39+yr resident
Huntington Beach 92648
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Moore, Tania
From: Ann Palmer <714anniep@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:36 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Re: Support Item 21
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On Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 6:29 AM Ann Palmer<714anniep@gmail.com>wrote:
Yes. Please support Israel as they battle for their beloved country.
This tiny Jewish nation is surrounded by monstrously large and aggressive countries that wish their people I'll. Please,
as a reminder,take a look at the attached map.
Thank you.
Ann Palmer
39+yr resident
Huntington Beach 92648
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From: Elaine Y<elaine.younes@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17,2023 7:54 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Agenda item 21
Good Evening,This comment is to speak on Agenda Item 21 on.the City Council's October 17,2023 agenda.
As a Huntington Beach resident I strongly urge the City Council Members to revise this resolution and stay any adoption
of a resolution of this nature until it is fact checked and inclusive of all lives lost by both civilians in Palestine and Israel.
The language in the current resolution seeks division,which is not the heart of this matter or resolution to the ongoing
situation.
Furthermore,this resolution has several accounts of inaccurate information,which has been verified by other sources as
propaganda, not facts.
As a city government it is your responsibility to uphold the laws relating to fair and anti-discriminatory practices.This
resolution as drafted does not uphold these principles nor does it truly represent Huntington Beach residents in offering
condolences to all persons facing or impacted by violence.
I urge you all to look further and ask yourself as a City do we not want to be known for standing up for all people.
Sincerely,
Moore, Tania
From: Zaynab Younes <zay1234@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17,2023 8:02 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Public Comment on Agenda Item 21
Good Morning,
This comment is to speak on Agenda Item 21 on the City Council's October 17, 2023 agenda.As a Huntington Beach
resident I strongly urge the City Council Members to revise this resolution and stay any adoption of a resolution of this
nature until it is fact checked and inclusive of all lives lost by both civilians in Palestine and Israel.The language in the
current resolution seeks division,which is not the heart of this matter or resolution to the ongoing situation.
Furthermore,this resolution has several accounts of inaccurate information,which has been verified by other sources as
propaganda, not facts.As a city government it is your responsibility to uphold the laws relating to fair and anti-
discriminatory practices.This resolution as drafted does not uphold these principles nor does it truly represent
Huntington Beach residents in offering condolences to all persons facing or impacted by violence. I urge you all to look
further and ask yourself as a City do we not want to be known for standing up for all or one.
Thank you.
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 8:32 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: FW: Meeting
From: Brandi Desso<brandidesso@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 17, 2023 7:37 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Meeting
Good morning,
My name is Brandi Desso Wertheimer and I am a citizen of Huntington Beach and proud parent of my two
children. I am writing to show my support for amendments 19, 20 and 21. Anything to do with protecting our
children is our duty. My full support.
Thank you,
Brandi Desso Wertheimer
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Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 8:38 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: FW: City Council Meeting 10-17-23-Agenda Iten 23894
From: Mandy Edwards Kirschner<mandy.edwards1@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 17, 2023 7:24 AM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Cc:Aaron Kirschner<aaronkirschner@yahoo.com>
Subject:City Council Meeting 10-17-23-Agenda [ten 23894
Please accept this as my public comment regarding agenda item 23894.
Thank you for what you are doing in the city of Huntington Beach. We are grateful for your service and what
you are doing to help change Huntington Beach!!
My husband and I attend church in Huntington and our daughter attends school there. Although we support
Israel and condemn the recent attacks,we feel that such a resolution should be left to the federal government as
that is where national defense policy should be made and has the ability to take action.
For local governments which should focus on the health and safety of those in its city, we do not support this
resolution.because we are concerned that this makes the city of Huntington Beach a target for terrorism. Recent
attacks in Israel targeted children and schools. Without the authority to take action in our national defense, this
resolution unneccessary threatens the safety of those in Huntington Beach during a time of heightened security
threats.
Please know that we support what you are saying,but we do not think a resolution is the best idea.
Thank you.
Mandy and Aaron Kirschner
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From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 8:41 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: FW:Agenda items 19-21 on 10/17/23
Original Message
From: Kathey<kathey_haas@hotmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 17, 2023 1:08 AM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Agenda items 19-21 on 10/17/23
Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark and members of the City Council:
I fully support the passage of Agenda items 19, 20 and 21.
Regarding Agenda item 19: the council has held several sessions with input from the public. The council has ample time
to consider that input as well that from their many discussions. The majority of the council has determined that it is now
time for all the voters of Huntington Beach to weigh in. And as Mayor Strickland has so correctly pointed out,there will
be fewer propositions on the primary ballot, thereby giving these amendments more significance to the voters. For the
critics who state that there are fewer voters in primary elections, perhaps the inclusion of the charter amendments will
bring out more voters. Please vote yes on Agenda item 19.
Regarding Agenda Item 20: Contrary to the lies being perpetrated by the opposition to this resolution,this is NOT book
banning!!! Rather this resolution will allow for the relocation to a more secure area,sexual materials, many of which are
pornographic,from the children's section of the library to the adult section. The time has come for responsible adults to
step up and protect children from inappropriate materials. The fact that these materials are currently readily available in
the children section is proof that the librarians are not the appropriate people to safeguard our children! As a parent, I
find it incredible that any reasonable adult would be opposed to this resolution! Vote yes on Agenda item 20!
Regarding Agenda Item 21: I fully support expressing support for Israel, condemning the barbaric attacks by the terrorist
group Hamas and sympathizing with Israelis suffering at the hands of Hamas. I believe the part about calling for an
immediate end to the war is inappropriate and should be removed.
Thank you for your service to the city of Huntington Beach.
Sincerely,
Kathey Haas
50.year home owner and resident of Huntington Beach
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 8:47 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: City Council Meeting,Tuesday 10/17/23
Original Message
From: Domnic McGee<dmcgee@reagan.com>
Sent: Monday,October 16, 2023 7:41 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject City Council Meeting,Tuesday 10/17/23
Honorable members of the City Council,
I am writing to you in support of the following agenda items.
Agenda number 19-There is no reason on Earth why anyone who is eligible to vote would not be able to obtain a
legitimate form of identification.The assertion that people of minority groups find it difficult is insulting to all minorities
and is nothing more than the soft bigotry of low expectations.
As an immigrant to this great nation, I believe that Old Glory,the state flag,the city flag and the POW flag should be the
only flags flown on city property.The Stars and Stripes itself is really the ultimate unifier and expresses our nation's ethic
of E Pluribus Unum.
The notion that sexual proclivity flags be hoisted on city property is both insulting and bizarre.Our country was founded
on the timeless ethos of Judeo-Christian morality.To switch course onto the track of a dangerous and deviant sexual
zeitgeist, designed to denigrate the very fabric of our culture is really not acceptable.
This brings me on to the next topic, agenda number 20. It is our moral responsibility tp ensure our youngest, most
vulnerable members of society are not exposed to,what most of the constituents of Huntington Beach believe to be,
pornography. Banning books is not acceptable, but subjecting children to books designed to normalize and promote
sexual deviance is equally unacceptable. Even though many of these explicit books are produced for children specifically,
there should be measures in place to protect our community's children from sexually explicit and deviant material.
To close, I'd like to state my support for agenda item number 21.What Hamas did to the peaceful border communities of
Israel earlier this month was absolutely sickening and disturbing in the extreme.
There are many individuals, politicians,groups,organizations and political causes in Orange County that are linked to
Hamas and are in support of the"Palestinian"cause. Even the word Palestine has its roots in antisemitism.
Not only do I believe that a resolution in favor of our community's support for Israel is noble and indeed brave, but I
think that each of our council members should sign the declaration to denounce those politically aligned to such groups
as CAIR,who, as an organization,were unindicted co-conspirators of Hamas in the Holy Land Foundation for Relief and
Development case.
Putting the charter amendments up for a vote will cost money, but it pales in significance to the bounty that the city
attorney's office has won for the people of Huntington Beach. I believe it will be money well spent.
Sincerely,
Domnic McGee
Memento Mori
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 8:55 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Edit/Improve/Withdraw Agenda# 21 Resolution to condemn the attack on Israel
From: Pat Goodman<patgoodman@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 10:29 PM
To:Strickland,Tony<Tony.Strickland@surfcity-hb.org>; CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Edit/Improve/Withdraw Agenda#21 Resolution to condemn the attack on Israel
Agenda #21 Resolution to condemn the attack on Israel-
We all must condemn the attack of Hamas on Israel. Yet this resolution does not go far enough to denounce the
violence in this region of the world and acknowledge that this violence extends to the Palestinian people. This
resolution falls short becuase it does not condemn violence or support alternative paths forward to avert
violence, or what the city plans to do to promote the safety of all people from experiencing hate and violence
especially for our Muslim and Jewish residents and visitors.
This council majority lacks the moral authority to promote such a resolution because it dismantled and
disengaged local organizations that promote peace, understanding, and human rights. This council does not
engage with the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council. You have eliminated the Human Relations
Committee. These two organizations gave moral authority, support, and direction to the city council when they
wished to speak (and learn) on hate crimes, intolerance, violence in our city and world. This council majority,
on June 21st, refused to denounce a specific hate crime of the distribution of antisimetic, anti-LGBTQ+,
and pro-white supremecy fliers to homes in Southeast HB. You failed the community by not denouncing this
specific act and that it has no place in Huntington Beach. You missed your chance to denouce hate and
intolerance.
Sincerely,
Pat Goodman
Huntington Beach, CA
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Switzer, Donna
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 9:00 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW:VOTE NO ON AGENDA ITEM #21 10/17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
From: Fatima Jaber<f.jaber890@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 17,2023 3:06 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:VOTE NO ON AGENDA ITEM#21 10/17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I write to you as a concerned community member urging you to vote no on agenda item number
21, "Support For the State of Israel."
Over the past week, Gaza has faced relentless bombing campaigns by Israel that have killed
more than 3,000 Palestinians—at least 1,000 of whom are children. It is clear that Israel is
preparing to blindly kill even more Palestinians in the days to come.
The language of the resolution being brought to the Hntington Beach City Council today is
nothing short of an approval of the Israeli government's killings as well as manufacturing
consent for the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people.
On October 9,the Israeli Defense Minister called for harshening the current blockade on Gaza by
denying electricity,food,water, and fuel. In the declaration, he went so far as to call the people of
Gaza "human animals" in a gross act of dehumanization of an entire civilian population,50% of
whom are children.
In the past few days, Israel has also restricted the access of aid to Gaza and have gone as far as
targeting the supply and travel routes of Palestinians with bombs. With over a million people
currently displaced within Gaza,there is no place for them to escape this bombardment. It is
obvious that Israel's motive is to trigger another mass expulsion of Palestinians and illegally
occupy more Palestinian land,just like the Nakba of1948.
Human Rights Watch,Amnesty International and even Israeli human rights
organization B'Tselem have all called the conditions that Palestinians live under "apartheid." More
than 1.000 Palestinians are currently being held under administrative detention,without a fair
trial.This year alone,we've seen pogroms on Palestinians by Israeli settlers in West Bank towns
like Huwara and Turmusaya, leaving devastation and more than 100 Palestinians dead. Last year,
world-renowned Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was targeted and killed by Israel, and
justice has still not be achieved for her murder. Even before the barrage of attacks on Gaza,
Palestinians couldn't freely leave and were trapped under Israel's total blockade of land,sea, and
sky. Human Rights Watch calls Gaza the "world's largest open-air prison."This resolution would
effectively express support for Israel's brutal treatment of Palestinains and attacks on Gaza,
where there is nowhere for Palestinians to shelter,to hide,or to get away from Israel's
bombs.
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In spite of all this,American news outlets continue to push outlandish lies and biased
misinformation that not only villainize Palestinians, but also Arabs and Muslims as a whole.This
has resulted in a rise in violent hate crimes against these communities—especially evident
this past week with the murder of 6 Year old Wadea Al-Fyoume in - a Chicago suburb.The
perpetrator directly stated how the recent media climate around Palestine influenced his
decision to murder this young boy and critically injure his mother. If Huntington Beach chooses
to stand with and legitimize the actions of Israel, it can have a devastating impact on your
Palestinian,Arab, and Muslim community at home.
Furthermore, as Americans,$3.4 billion of our tax dollars go toward directly supporting the
Israeli army every single year. Instead of furthering this support,the Huntington Beach City
Council should demand an end to Israel's apartheid of Palestinians and the brutal blockade
on Gaza.
I wholeheartedly reject the adoption of this resolution and urge you to do the same.
Thank you,
Fatima
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Fatima Jaber
University of California, Los Angeles
Luskin School of Public Affairs, Class of 2022
BA, Public Affairs I Minor,Disability Studies
(909) 653-3767 I fjaber890@gmail.com
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Switzer, Donna
From: Fikes, Cathy •
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 9:05 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW:VOTE NO ON AGENDA ITEM #21 10/17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
From:Celine Qussiny<c.qussiny777@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday,October 17,2023 7:36 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:VOTE NO ON AGENDA ITEM#21 10/17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hello,
I write to you as a Palestinian resident urging you to vote no on agenda item number 21 , "Support
For the State of Israel "
In the past few days, Gaza has faced bombing campaigns by Israel that have killed more than
3,000 Palestinians-at least 1,000 of whom are children. It is clear that Israel is preparing to blindly
kill even more Palestinians in the days to come .
The language of the resolution being brought to the Hntington Beach City council on October 17
is nothing short of an approval of the Israeli government's killings as well as manufacturing
consent for the genocide of the Palestinian people.
On October 9,the Israeli Defense Minister called for harshening the current blockade in Gaza by
denying electricity,food,water and fuel and called the people of Gaza "human animals." 50% of
Gaza's population are children.
Israel has also restricted the access of aid to Gaza and have gone as far as targeting the supply
and travel routes of Palestinians. With over a million people currently displaced in Gaza where
else can they escape from Israels ruthless genocide. It is obvious that Israels motive is to trigger
another mass expulsion of Palestinians and illegally occupy more Palestinian land. Similar to the
Nakba of 1948.
The right of Palestinians to protect themselves is enshrined in international law. Under UN
resolution 45/130, Palestinians have the legal right to "struggle by all available means."
Human Rights Watch,Amnesty International and even Israeli human rights org B'Tselem have all
called the conditions that Palestinians live under"apartheid." More than 1,000 Palestinians are
currently being held under administrative detention-meaning they're being held without trial.
This year alone,we've seen pogroms on Palestinians by Israeli settlers in places like Huwara and
Turmusaya which caused devastation and left more than 100 Palestinians dead. Last year,world-
renowned Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was targeted and killed by Israel. Even before
the barrage of attacks on Gaza, Palestinians couldn't freely leave and were trapped under a total
land and sea blockade by Israel. Human Rights Watch calls Gaza the "world's largest open-air
prison."This resolution would effectively express support for Israel's brutal treatment of
Palestinains and attacks on Gaza,where there is nowhere for Palestinians to shelter,to hide, or to
get away from Israel's bombs.
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Furthermore, as Americans, $3.4 billion of our tax dollars go toward directly supporting the Israeli
army every single year. Instead of furthering this support,the Huntington Beach City Council
should demand an end to Israel's apartheid of Palestinians and the brutal blockade on Gaza
which are all supported by the United States.
In spite of all this Western Media continues to push outlandish lies and biased misinformation
that not only villainize Palestinians but also Arabs and Muslims as a whole.This has resulted in a
rise in violent hate crimes against these communities which was very evident this past week with
the murder of 6 Year old Wadea Al-Fyoume in Chicago.The perpetrator DIRECTLY states how the
recent media climate around Palestine influenced his decision to murder this young boy and
critically injure his mother. If Huntington Beach chooses to stand with and legitimize the actions
of Israel it can have a devastating impact.
I reject the adoption of this resolution and urge you to do the same.
Thank you,
Celine
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Switzer, Donna
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Wednesday, October 18,2023 9:07 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW:VOTE NO ON AGENDA ITEM #21 10/17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
From:Abdullah Khalil<khalilabdullah484@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 17,2023 10:21 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:VOTE NO ON AGENDA ITEM#21 10/17 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
We urge the Huntington Beach City Council to reject agenda item number 21 that would
publicly declare Huntington Beach's "Support for the State of Israel ",the resolution is not a
reflection of the constituents of Huntington Beach and will cause further harm to Palestinian,
Arab, and Muslim Communities. .
1. Supporting this resolution would express support for 75 years of settler colonial violence,
ethnic cleansing, dispossession, military occupation and apartheid. Supporting this
resolution would be endorsing GENOCIDE.
a. This year has been the bloodiest year for Palestinians in the past two decades; the
Israeli military killed hundreds of Palestinians and Israeli settlers invaded and set
Palestinian towns and homes with children inside on fire, all while Israeli politicians
cheered them on, calling for Palestinians to be literally"wiped off the map." How can
Palestinian families protect themselves from this constant violence?
b. For 16 years, Israel.has subjected Palestinians in Gaza to a brutal military siege,
cutting Gaza off from the rest of the world and trapping over 2 million Palestinian
residents inside. Israel's siege on Gaza has caused severe shortages of life-saving
medicine, food, electricity, and clean water that make life unbearable.
2. This resolution would enforce a double standard against the Palestinian and Arab
community of Huntington Beach.
a. Where was the Board of Supervisors when Israeli soldiers and settlers stormed Al Aqsa
mosque and attacked Palestinians who were in the middle of prayer? Where was the Board of
Supervisors when Israel bombed Gaza? Etc (highlight double standard)
b. We must demand an end to Israel's brutal blockade on Gaza, which is financially
supported by the U.S., and which has kept Palestinian people in an open-air prison deemed
uninhabitable by the United Nations. The blockade has kept Palestinians without food, clean
water, access to imports, right to movement or adequate healthcare- Palestinians have been
deprived of basic needs by the Israeli military occupation, and if the city council passes this
resolution, it will be expressing its support for the Israeli government's recent statement that it
would enforce a complete siege on Gaza, cutting off water, electricity, food, and fuel-essentially,
a complete genocide of the Palestinian people. We urge you to stand on the right side of history
and reject this resolution
c. As Americans, our tax dollars go to supporting the Israeli army, not to any Palestinian
faction--to the tune of3.4 billion dollars/year. The real question is, why does the American
government continue to support and defend Israel? Israel has placed Gaza under a suffocating
16 year long blockade, and has denied the people of Gaza the right to life. We support the right of
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Palestinians to defend themselves from inhumane besiegement, collective punishment, and
colonial violence--with all of the means available to them.Across the world, from South Africa to
Vietnam, colonized people have always resisted their oppression. Why would it be any different
for Palestinians?
3. This resolution would embolden and incite the already increased violence and hate crimes
against Palestinians,Arabs and Muslims
a. Supporting this resolution would be incredibly irresponsible given the rise in hate crimes
and violence being committed against Palestinians,Arabs and Muslims
b. If you pass this resolution,you will be complicit in white-washing Israel's crimes against our
people.These resolutions are effectively being pushed to dehumanize Palestinians as Israel
enacts a genocide on Gaza.
c. Such resolutions are irresponsible, inaccurate, and have increased incidents of anti-
Palestinian racism in our locales.
d. Western Media continues to push outlandish lies and biased misinformation that not only
villainize Palestinians but also Arabs and Muslims as a whole.This has resulted in a rise in violent
hate crimes against these communities which was very evident this past week with the murder
of 6 Year old Wadea AI-Fyoume in Chicago.The perpetrator DIRECTLY states how the recent
media climate around Palestine influenced his decision to murder this young boy and critically
injure his mother. If Huntington Beach chooses to stand with and legitimize the actions of Israel it
can have a devastating impact.
4. This resolution would effectively express support for genocide
a. This resolution would effectively express support for Israel's brutal attacks on Gaza, where
there is nowhere for Palestinians to shelter, to hide, or to escape from Israel's bombs-
Palestinians cannot freely leave Gaza, which is under a total land and sea blockade by Israel.
After years of a brutal blockade and multiple massacres against the Palestinian people in Gaza,
the Israeli government has called Palestinians "animals"and has ordered a tightening of the
already devastating siege. International humanitarian law states that denying food and other
basic necessities to a civilian population is a war crime.
b. Human Rights Watch calls Gaza the "world's largest open-air prison"
c. Human rights orgs "apartheid" reports-should we link
d. "The siege is the provocation. Forcing people to live in an open-air prison is an escalation.
Occupation, colonization, and land-theft are the root cause of the 'conflict.'Everything else is
retaliation."- Mohammed el Kurd
5. This resolution encourages a blank check for military support of a settler:colonial apartheid
state
We urge the Huntington Beach City Council to vote no on this resolution!
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