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File#: 24-628 MEETING DATE: 9/3/2024
Subiect:
Item Submitted by Council Members Bolton, Kalmick, and Moser -Supervisor Andrew Do -
Demand to Resign
Recommended Action:
Vote to Demand that Supervisor Andrew Do resign his seat immediately.
Attachment(s):
1. Supervisor Andrew Do - Demand to Resign
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To: City Council
From: Rhonda Bolton, Councilmember
Natalie Moser, Councilmember
Dan Kalmick, Councilmember
Date: September 3, 2024
Subject: Supervisor Andrew Do- Demand to Resign
The erosion of public trust cannot be tolerated. Our democracy is founded on
transparency and accountability, and when these principles are compromised, the
integrity of the office is lost. Supervisor Andrew Do must step down.
The misappropriation of funds, without any accountability, is a grave breach of the
public trust. These funds,which could have supported the seniors in District 1 who
needed meals, have vanished without any receipts or transparency into how millions of
dollars were spent. This is inexcusable.
This alleged corruption in District 1 has persisted for over a decade. It must end now. If
Supervisor Do refuses to resign, we trust that the FBI and the District Attorney will fulfill
their duties and ensure that justice is served. The residents of Orange County deserve
public officials they can trust.
As Supervisor Katrina Foley stated, "His continued receipt of taxpayer compensation and
benefits is unacceptable, especially when he is unable to attend Board meetings or fulfill
the minimum requirements of the job."
After the FBI raided his residence in District 3, we must also question whether he even
resides in District 1, as required by election law. Supervisor Do's betrayal of public trust
and his failure to uphold the law leave us with no choice but to request that the
Attorney General initiate the necessary proceedings to remove him from office.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors, which oversees a $9.2 billion budget, directly
impacts Huntington Beach, including issues like homelessness, flood control, and the
administration of tax dollars. We need a representative who not only shows up to
meetings but also earns and maintains the trust of voters. •
2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach,CA 92648 I www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
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We urge this Council to make it clear that Huntington Beach demands the immediate
resignation of Supervisor Andrew Do.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Vote to demand that Supervisor Andrew Do resign his seat immediately.
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From: 911
To: suoolementalcommCalsurfdty-hb.orq
Subject Public Comment Item 23,Tuesday,September 3,2024
Date: Sunday,September 1,2024 8:47:48 PM
Public Comment Item 23, Tuesday,
September 3, 2024
23. 24-628 - Demand to Resign - I'm writing
in support of this item, & to remove from all
board assignments. Furthermore, I'd like
all the missing relief funds to be returned
appropriately. To be clear, from a news
source - The lawsuit alleges that county
money was illegally used to purchase five
homes and was converted into cash through
ATM transactions. I concur with such an
assessment.
- Ben, NWHB
SUPPLEMENTAL
COMMUNICATION
Meeting,Date: 9/3/2024
23 (24-628)
Agenda Item No.
From: Linda Moon
To: suoolementalcomml surfdty-hb.orq
Subject 9-3-24 Agenda Item 23 Andrew Do
Date: Monday,September 2,2024 6:13:08 PM
I write in support of Agenda Item 23,Request for the Resignation of Supervisor Andrew Do.
Along with most residents of the First County Supervisorial District with knowledge of the
recent discovery of malfeasance by Supervisor Andrew Do, I am disturbed that he has
remained in office.
Supervisor Do has failed to provide any expected services for the residents of his district and
has apparently used his position to funnel government funds to his own and his family
members'pockets. He has breached our trust and his responsibility to serve honestly and to
avoid self-dealing.
I cannot think of any reason, other than political favor,that any member of our city council
would not vote for this resolution. Please vote Yes on this item.
Linda Sapiro Moon
50 year Huntington Beach resident
From: loi Defoe
To: suoolementalcomm(a)surfcity-hb.orq
Subject: September 3rd council meeting
Date: Monday,September 2,2024 6:30:18 PM
I would like to voice my concerns regarding two issues:
1) Parents Right to Know ordinance
Please stay out of school business. The city council has no control over
schools (thank god for that) and as such should focus on the business of
running this city.
2) I support the demand that Supervisor Andrew Do resign his seat
immediately. There is no place in government for someone like Andrew Do.
Thank you,
Joi Defoe
Joi Defoe
joidefoe(agma i I.com
310.750.8535
From: H Meyers
To: CITY COUNCIL.(INCL.CMO STAFF);suoolementalcomm(asurfdty-hb,orq
Subject: Re:City Council Agenda Item#23
Date: Monday,September 2,2024 6:31:02 PM
I am a long-time resident of Huntington Beach.I urge the City Council to vote in favor of Agenda Item#23,
demanding that Supervisor Andrew Do resign.The misuse of funds by a public official should not be tolerated.He
needs to resign immediately.
Thank you,
Hildy Meyers
From: Bev Sansone
To: CITY COUNCIL.(INCL.CM0 STAFF);suoalementalcomm(alsurfdty-hb.orq
Subject: City Council Agenda item#23
Date: Monday,September 2,2024 7:06:56 PM
I have lived in Huntington Beach since 1996.I have been following the story about County Supervisor Do and his
daughter. I feel he does not deserve to represent our county and he should resign.
Beverly Sansone,MD
201 20th St.Huntington Beach,CA
From: K Carroll •
To: CITY COUNCIL.(INCL.CM0 STAFF);suoolementalcomm4surfcity-hb.or4
Subject: City Council Meeting Agenda Items 9/3/2024
Date: Monday,September 2,2024 8:07:44 PM
Greetings Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark,Pro Tern Pat Burns,Illustrious Councilmen Casey
McKeon and Tony Strictland,
Thank you for reviewing my feedback on the following agenda Items:
24-622
,Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4326 Adding Chapter 1.23 of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code relating to parents'right to know City.
I strongly support this item. Schools and teachers need to stay out of the personal lives of
children and concentrate on academics. Parent's WILL continue to take their children out of
school and homeschool if they continue to push politically motivated agendas.
24-617
Item submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Burns -Establishing a flagpole at Baca Park in Honor of
Vietnam Veteran Medal of Honor Recipient John P. Baca.
Thank you Pat Burns for submitting this item. I strongly support and believe we cannot do
enough for our Vets, especially Vietnam. This particular item is especially close to my heart
because my husband served in active duty in Vietnam and I was old enough to experience the
loss of my older sister's friends who were drafted. Mr. John P.Baca certainly is deserving. I
would be proud as an HB Citizen to recognize him.
24-624
Item submitted by Council Member McKeon-Establish Tobacco Retailer Regulations.
Direct the City Manager to work with the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for
introduction at a future City Council Meeting to amend the Huntington Beach Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance to establish regulations for tobacco retailers citywide:
Thank you Councilman McKeon for bringing this forward and listening to the concerned
citizens. Just like sober living, liquor stores, etc. I do believe that zoning for tobacco retailers
should be zoned and regulated appropriately and not near schools. I strongly support this. I do
not believe tobacco retailers should be anywhere near schools or business' and organizations
that serve minor's needs.
24-628
Item submitted by Council Members Bolton, Kalmick and Moser- Supervisor Andrew Do -
Demand to Resign
I strongly oppose this item. The people's vote must be honored and pressure to resign should
not the role of our Huntington Beach City Council that is representative of the City of HB
Citizens. Through my many investigations or fact finding, I have learned that things are not
always what they appear on the surface. The investigation has just begun. I personally think it
is disgusting that this is even being presented prior to finalizing the investigation and going
through the Justice System. If Supervisor Do is found guilty; obviously, he would not continue
in his current role. This agenda item is a political strategy on the part of the three who
submitted this item and totally inappropriate.
In closing,Thank you so much for all you do for the HB Citizens and your tireless fast tract
items. Your accomplishments are awesome and unmatched. Know you are supported and
appreciated by the HB majority!!
Best regards,
Kris Carroll
From: Buffie Channel
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.MO STAFF);suoolementalcamm(asurfdty-hb.orq
Subject Agenda Items-20,NO&23,YES
Date: Monday,September 2,2024 10:01:16 PM
To City Council members:
Once again,the City Council MAJORITY attempts to pretend they have jurisdiction beyond
their scope of power. You just don't tire of being belittled by our local newspapers for your
ridiculousness. Is it actually conservative to subject city workers to mandatory subjective
tattle-tailing on kids at camps, libraries, etc?What if the employee does not comply?Will they
be arrested?I hear"anything is possible". What if they are wrong and the child isn't gay or
wanting to change pronouns and they heard wrong?This will open the city up to
discrimination lawsuits. This is so dumb.But that's what we expect from you -
constant culture wars and political stunts.. You want to "out" kids so they can be possibly
beaten or thrown out on the streets?How does that protect kids?
And the City Attorney will represent a parent who wants to sue the state over what?How will
that work exactly? You have no jurisdiction over schools or teachers. The taxpayers will be on
the hook for this? Seems like a very bad decision and one that Mr. Gates is salivating over so
he can get his name on the news.
He doesn't care about this city or kids.
--VOTE NO on AGENDA ITEM 20. 24-622
Meanwhile, OC GOP darling Andrew Do is up to his neck in corruption and FBI
investigations. That corrupt buddy of Tony Strickland's should resign.
--VOTE YES on AGENDA ITEM 23. 24-628
This is beyond embarrassing. Can't wait for the local newspapers and Opinion sections to
skewer the majority and Gates once again. I think HB City Council MAJORITY and the City
Attorney should mind their own damn business •
Sincerely
Buffie Channel
35 year resident and homeowner
From: diannef22Cawahoo.com
To: suoolementalcomm(@surfcity-hb.orq;CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF).
Subject: Support Item#23
Date: Tuesday,September 3,2024 1:46:00 AM
Please vote in favor of Agenda Item #23.
The first alarm bell rung when Supervisor Do approved millions of dollars to be sent to
a charity run by his 22 year old daughter, but he didn't disclose their relationship.
The second alarm rung when the non-profit was asked to provide the documentation
of how the money that was supposed to be used to deliver meals to seniors during
COVID was actually spent. The non-profit refused to provide any documentation.
The third alarm bell rung when the FBI raided the Supervisor's home (that wasn't
even in our district!), as well as his daughter's home.
The fourth alarm bell rung when Supervisor Do did not appear on the dais to perform
his duties.
Supervisor Do should step down immediately. He has lost the trust of his
constituents and he is failing to perform his duties. It's time for him to go.
Sincerely,
Dianne James
From: Chris Varga
To: suoolementalcommCalsurfcity-hb.orq
Subject: City Council Meeting Comments for 9/3/24
Date: Tuesday,September 3,2024 7:34:57 AM
Huntington Beach City Council: The following are comments to City Council Meeting on 9/2/24
• Agenda Item 19 (24-551)—No to this agenda item. Come up with a state mandated housing
plan to first!
• Agenda Item 20(34-622)—No to the Parents Right to Know—The City Council should stay out
of the school. This is not in their roles and responsibilities. This is a non-problem. Quit with
these MAGA agenda items
• Agenda Item 21 (34-617)—No to another flag pole for the city to maintain. The war hero has
a park named after him. This is an unnecessary expense in a city with budget issues.
• Agenda Item 22,24-624)—No to more regulations on Tobacco sales. What's next Alcohol?
Stop the government overreach.
• Agenda Item 23 (34-628)—I support the call for the resignation of Andrew Do for the Orange
County board of Supervisors.
Sincerely,
Chris Varga
Huntington Beach
From: Isabella Ford
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)'suoolementalcomm(@surfclty-hb.orq
Subject For the record
Date: Tuesday,September 3,2024 8:36:26 AM
For the record,I'd like to add my name to the list of residents requesting the city council take
the following actions tonight:
1 - Cancel the "Parents Right to Know" Ordinance. AB 1955 should be signed into law.
2 -Demand OC Supervisor Andrew Do resign immediately. Even Janet Nguyen, one of your
comrade politicians, has demanded he resign. This should be an easy one for all to agree on
given the impact on the Orange County Budget and the fact that the City of HB counts on the
County for funding various projects.
3 -Regarding John Baca park: Is the Medal of Honor flag one of the approved flags on our
revised charter to limit the allowed flags on city property? I ask that you remove your flag
amendment to the charter which limits the types that can fly on city property and go back to a
time when you could fly different flags to publicly display the pride HB has for all groups.
Regarding your statement: "A flagpole will bring the park added attention, as it is easily
missed in its current state." Are you sure residents surrounding John Baca Park actually want
MORE people to frequent that park? I remember my toddler son asking "why are so many
people at OUR park" as our neighborhood park started being used more. HB has hundreds of
neighborhood parks and my understanding is we designed these small parks to not have
bathrooms or a lot of parking spots so they attract the families that can walk or bike there. We
don't necessarily want our neighborhood parks to be destinations. That is the purpose of the
larger parks with facilities like bathrooms,parking, water, etc.
4 -Finally a few requests
-please release the Infrastructure report card
-please rejoin OCPA
-please cancel the Parent/Guardian committee at the library
Thank you for taking the time to read my concerns.
Isabella Ford
714-308-0660
From: Tim Channel
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFFI
Cc: supalementalcommC)surfcity-hb.orq
Subject: Agenda Comments 9/3/2024
Date: Tuesday,September 3,2024 8:59:55 AM
City Council,
I urge a NO vote on item#20 24-622. When will the council majority realize that they DO
NOT have magical powers that allow them to dictate rules they have no jurisdiction over? You
do not have power to override state law nor any power over school boards. This is an
embarrassment and complete over-reach. VOTE NO.
I urge a YES vote on item#23 24-628. Let's get the criminals out of office.Please VOTE
YES.
Timothy Channel
Huntington Beach
From: Fikes.Cathy
To: Aoenda Alertg
Subject RN:Andrew Do Resignation
Date: Tuesday,September 3,2024 9:11:33 AM
Original Message
From:d.wada<denisewada714@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday,September 2,2024 3:07 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Andrew Do Resignation
Finally,there is an agenda item that involves a local issue important to all citizens in Orange County.I support the
council members Bolton,Kalmick,and Moser letter calling for the resignation of Andrew Do.I have been following
this egregious fraud perpetrated on the public's trust and am dismayed that not all Supervisors have called for his
resignation,so I support our Council vote to demonstrate a high bar for the integrity of office and one's ability to
serve the public.
Sincerely,Denise Wada
From: Fikes.Cathy
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject FIN:Tuesday night meeting agenda items
Date: Tuesday,September 3,2024 9:11:56 AM
From: Leslie Golson <lesliegolson@verizon.net>
Sent: Monday,September 2, 2024 5:16 PM
To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Tuesday night meeting agenda items
Dear City Council members,
I am dismayed to read that the majority and Michael Gates are again attacking
established State Law, in this case State Assembly Bill 1955, which was signed into
law July 15th. Your proposed ordinance#4326, re; Parents Right to Know is another
attack against our state and majority rule. Your role is to uphold the law; not to tear it
down with frivolous lawsuits that have nothing to do with running our city. In addition,
may I note that your very argument in Paragraph C is specious since indeed sexual
and gender orientation is "highly personal" (your words) and belongs between parents
and children. There is no need for any city employee to stick their nose in it. Keep
your noses clean and drop this idea before it becomes another expensive drain on
our city coffer!
Also on the agenda is a recommended action to demand the resignation of
Supervisor Andrew Do, which I wholeheartedly support.
Regarding the installation of a flag pole in honor of veterans and John Baca, there is
no issue but money. How is it the city has $18,000 to raise a new flagpole when you
are actively seeking ways to save money by privatizing our one- hundred-year-old
public library? I am against this expense at this time.
Thank you for considering one constituent's opinions.
Leslie Golson
Huntington Beach resident