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2000 Main Street, oCt 0 ;Z:t e3'o: Huntington Beach,CA Cityof Huntington Beach 9 2648 } , Q 9 APPROVED 7-0 �ouniri cP`;,%• ALTERNATE DESIGN „ PRESENTED BY VAN DER MARK File#: 25-102 MEETING DATE: 2/18/2025 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, Acting City Manager VIA: Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community & Library Services PREPARED BY: Jennifer Carey, Deputy City Manager Subject: Approve the Design of a Plaque Celebrating the Huntington Beach Public Library's 50th Anniversary as Recommended by the Community & Library Services Commission Statement of Issue: The Huntington Beach Public Library will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in April 2025. To honor the occasion, staff is seeking the City Council's approval to approve the proposed design as recommended by the Community & Library Services Commission. Financial Impact: ,c `. Funding for the plaque in theamount_of$7,000 has been allocated in account 10050501.67450. Recommended Action: Approve.:th`e design of a plaque (Attachment 1) commemorating the Huntington Beach Public Library's 50th Anniversary as recommended by the Community & Library Services Commission. Alternative Action(s): Consider alternate design provided by Councilman Chad Williams (Attachment 2). Or do not approve as designed and provide alternate direction to staff. Analysis: To celebrate the Huntington Beach Public Library's 50th Anniversary, staff is seeking the City Council's approval for the design of a plaque. The production and placement of plaques is customary in honoring milestones at various City facilities and public spaces. The original Huntington Beach Public Library building was completed on April 5, 1975. The well- recognized building was designed by the architectural firm Richard & Dion Neutra. Over the years, the Public Library has evolved to meet the growing needs of the community. These changes include a new wing housing a Children's area and story time theater, as well as the addition of meeting space City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 2 Printed on 2/13/2025 powered by LegistarTM' 415 File#: 25-102 MEETING DATE: 2/18/2025 and public theater. Keeping in line with previous milestones, staff recommends placing the proposed plaque alongside other plaques on the exterior of the building, near the library entrance. Environmental Status: This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Strategic Plan Goal: Non Applicable -Administrative Item Attachment(s): 1. Huntington Beach Public Library 50th Plaque 2. Huntington Beach Public Library 50th Plaque Alternate Design • City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 2 Printed on 2/13/2025 powered by LegistarTM 416 City Council/Public Financing ACTION AGENDA February 18,2025 Authority Agreement Recommended Action: A) Continue a public hearing under the requirements of TEFRA and the Internal Revenue Code in consideration of the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by the California Public Finance Authority (CalPFA) for the benefit of Marisol HB, LLC for the acquisition, construction, expansion, remodeling, renovation, improvement, furnishing, and /or equipping of a rental senior living community facility located generally at 2120 Main St.,Huntington Beach, CA, 92648, to be known as The Marisol; and B) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-05, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving, Authorizing and Directing Execution of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the California Public Finance Authority and Approving the Issuance by the California Public Finance Authority of Revenue Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $325,000,000 to Benefit Marisol HB, LLC and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto." Approved 7-0 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 20. 25-102 Approve the Design of a Plaque Celebrating the Huntington Beach Public Library's 50th Anniversary as Recommended by the Community & Library Services Commission Recommended Action: Approve the design of a plaque (Attachment 1) commemorating the Huntington Beach Public Library's 50th Anniversary as recommended by the Community&Library Services Commission. Approved 7-0— alternate design presented by Council Woman Van Der Mark 21. 25-110 Approved and Adopted Resolution No. 2025-08 Appointing Chief Assistant City Attorney Michael J.Vigliotta to the Position of City Attorney for the City of Huntington Beach Recommended Action: A) Appoint Chief Assistant City Attorney Michael J.Vigliotta to the position of City Attorney for the City of Huntington Beach; and, B) Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-08, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Setting the Salary Rate and Assigning Certain Benefits for the Appointed City Attorney." 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Pat Burns casev.\\cI eoii (iraccy Larrca-Van Der Mark Toni Strickland Don kcnnedv Butch'IN inin" Chad Williams Alarm- Alarm-Pro Tem Council II Mnan Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman COMMUNITY B LIBRARY SERVICES COMMISSION EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP FravisIlnpkins.trtin,GC'ih•.ltatra rr .\i,ctin EJkell • Lolly Alellarde • Ccason Baker • Stecc Barnes • `1'cisha Nim-Ilu.aini • Jean I'.u•is • Trieia lFhienes .\stile, \\'ti sucki.i)ircilm" * l ' 7/1 ' t '\ ' ' '' C * IN GODWE TRUST ,, 1 iij \ - — - , r ,, ` 7 `N ,,,,,-, --:-,1:_ -_ 2 025 �_.. _ / r b .... , 1 8 J t /r /./ d4 [7 Cr A 1. :x' f tV RI 14104.4010 ' ii; „ (Pr ��1 1 ,,,,,WINGTD A A 1 Col , ,...s,„, „t„ ____. , ......„ ..:... ..V \ vC 100 Celebrating 50 Years ,v..... ,,. ,,---. .<- 1 HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC 'ee�UNTY .•-v< 0# of being, a beaco11 of education, a catal�'st for dreams, LIBRARY a11C1 a sallcttlar 1'•for children to feel,safe, rained, au ii free to groii'. — HUNTINGTON BEACH CENTRAL LIBRARY -- :Magical Alluring, ciall'ani-in,:, .1Cll'enluho1!S "Through hope and change our nation ha.c built hack better to the golden era of.faking America Great Again!" CITY COUNCIL Pal Burns Casey.\Iclscon Craccy Larrca Van I)cr Marl: Tony Strickland Don Kennedy lintel'T„inin;; Chad \\'illianls .Iltrlrr .Ila►'nr-I'ro Tem Council II Oman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman COMMUNITY S LIBRARY SERVICES COMMISSION EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP frA%is I Ii pkins,.lctin,;City.Manager .1n,Iin Iickcli • Lolly.\Icltardp • Ccason 11:11.er • Sieve Barnes • Tcisha Nim-lInsaini • Jeanne Paris • Tricia Thienes .1shic Wysocki.Director `� t,01)WE TRt, .j 2025 s ' ` a 1. NAQ . .'r r. HUNTINGTON BEACH CENTRAL LIBRARY <04—, - 'di", a - COMMEMORATING ,,,r.r_............ ./ (. .. , 50 YEARS . / , i /frA l! t of being a beacon of education, a catalyst for dreams, I and a sanctuary for children to feel safe, valued, and free to grow. )41 ,�j, �Y P J 4l , /� 1 : .„: .,:,.. 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LIBRARY = and a suudllarl'for children to f el safe.valued.and fr 'c in roar Community UNTINGTON BEACH CENTRAL LIBRARY - -__-- Approved b y SAl ti ical A! ScVC 9-Ilturing Library Services Commission ""' '" on February 11, 2025. Ad uew!,rnui CITY COUNCIL 1/r,,, 6j 1IN ai Burn. Casey.1lrkeon Grace.%I.:.rrca Pan Der\lark Tone Strickland 1)ou Acnnulr Batch"I\r iniu,,; Chad%%Mi;uo. I \\�• r.IIuior Mayor Pro Tian Council Iliuuam Con ncil Councilman Councilman Councilman III './.';.,..o:�.•'.O'6''.\ EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP `CA _ . <C, COMMUNITY O LIBRARY SERVICES COMMISSION - \9 .." ._;<y,:- 1 I I I L ..anA,.Co,H1,,.;;., ;`2 OQilll AmiN1 LA..^Il • 1,4N}L.11u,h • Cwwu u.d.r • .,a,r ltarce. • IiJ-\ ,)lnvun, • h•..nn e.r,. • 'Irki,Thkn.. 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I � -.�,,nr-,ep -.I'al Burns Cavcc Melcun I,accy Larrea-\•an Th.r.Mark Tony Strickland Dun Keilnedr lima Twining Chad William, j.s ••C^ \ .Ilnror :Ilurnr Pm.ii•,u WI O CpilIInnn:: Cuaarilumn C•unncilnrau C ,euun u,w i,n, h Cujtn, a ;,c`~iij - rt 's EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP \- i. �.,-'- ,t" Q, COMMUNITY E LIBRARY SERVICES COMMISSION \-�•;- -- - /'Z II L:,Lu,,•LIn...l'r;,,.0 un.H iiassv ��6,e. A.'::'o,,.p:^'`\QOQfI bis,,rJ.cII loth llollw 1p Cra..n lIsL, `ic„narn., I.i.h.,Cim IV.a, Icnnno l4ri: 'Irici.l'Li..-. ,.hl.,,,:,.,nLi.fi n-rr `oUNTV CP/1` Staff • Approve the design of a plaque commemorating the Huntington Beach Public Library's 50th anniversary as recommended by the Community & Library Services Commission , or; • Consider the alternate plaque design provided by Councilman Williams, or; • Do not approve as designed and provide alternate ,-� �utiHcro 'I/Oda{tGn0.104IFQ ,9 direction to staff. '~` _` ' AL. COUNTY t;i#' Questions ? 1 ,11 /.. .:.‘, .g3 1 il .- --.. P ,rgraiiii3.&1f y f1 .y.. .+....,riI A '' `r ,i 4.1 rc.PAl r�. \\\ i f �1: .v , r � f r+.,"C:y4` fie__ j -Am -:'�-•:� _y "if From: briana leg To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF;suoolementalcomm )surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Supplemental Communication-Library Plaque Item Date: Monday,February 10,2025 5:04:55 PM SiAt peipple Whrii eived t rs ssagesd staf�iaArtail frc mbri*ale 4l C nail co f4arr why Il r s �31 2 d imoortar ...._...... . ,,2 To the Huntington Beach City Council, I'm writing to strongly oppose the current design of the 50th anniversary HBPL Plaque. I find it incredibly disrespectful that the city council is attempting to memorialize a political agenda into our library through incorporating a MAGA acronym in the plaque. As a nonpartisan council, it is unacceptable to politicize this public space, especially considering the hypocrisy of the message.To refer to the library as a sanctuary where children are free to grow but simultaneously advocate for the removal of books you disagree with, is insincere.Please consider a redesign of the plaque to reflect nonpartisanship. Thank you. -Briana L '`.SU'PPLEMENTAL. COMMUNICATION Meeting-Data: - 2/18/2025 _Agenda Item No: 20 (25-102) From: Stouts Mommd To: suoolementalcomm(asurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Library Plaque Date: Monday,February 10,2025 9:33:08 PM Dear City Council, Are you kidding me?First off, how on earth can that plaque cost$7,000 to make!?! Secondly, are you still in middle school?You're so deep into the orange Kool Aid that you want the plaque to have MAGA on it?Your lack of education is showing. You are such an embarrassment. Grow,up and create a plaque that's professional. Signed, Your Constituent Christy From: Annelise Cramm To: suoolementalcommCa)surfcity-hb.orq Subject: No MAGA Plaque In Our Library! Date: Monday,February 10,2025 11:33:14 PM fin' 1-'rem' 3 - _ .xa ..-<rf ,- i 7 You c on t often�get,email'fren annelisecrarn€t gmaal corn Learn why thi i Important To Whom It May Concern, Libraries are meant to be a neutral place of sanctuary and education for all citizens. How are people meant to feel when they are slapped by political branding as soon as they walk into a place that is meant to feel comfortable for everyone?If the intent is simply to communicate the magic of books,why should the acronym spell out MAGA rather than anything else? There are so many other acrostic poems that would make far more sense; it could spell LEARN(Legendary,Exquisite,Adventurous,Relaxing,Novel), or READ (Relaxing, Educational,Adventure,Daring), or any other more relevant acronym.It feels like someone is trying to get away with something, and I fmd it incredibly slimy. Spelling out MAGA will only drive citizens away from the library. It will make it clear that books are only for certain people(people the Republican Party approves of,which, in my experience, are largely cisgender, heterosexual, and able-bodied Christians). Even if the political branding isn't explicit,the message is clear;people who don't agree with the current regime (or that the current regime dislikes) are not welcome.How does that fit into American values?What right does anyone have to make a public service like a library feel exclusionary? I hope my words mean something to those who read them. I hope the Huntington Beach Central Library(which, by the way, is one of the most beautiful libraries I have ever been to, and I would be deeply saddened if I no longer felt safe going there)remains a comfortable, neutral space for all to enjoy. Thank you. Regards, Annelise Cramm From: wendy smallwaod To: suoDlementalcomm(a)surfdty-hb.orq Subject: New MAGA plaque. Date: Tuesday,February 11,2025 7:53:33 AM [You don't often get email from kyrie795@gmail.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] To Whom it may concern, Keep your gross maga BS out of our libraries.Donald Trump and our MAGA city council have no business promoting the idiocy of an ignorant narcissist who cares nothing for learning,education,or growth.Our children and safe spaces deserve better than this. A$7000.00 plaque is a gross misuse of funds and does nothing but show how biased and ignorant our new city council is. Wendy Smallwood Sent from From: Liohtallov7198 To: suoolementalcommftsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Community and Library Services Commission Date: Tuesday,February 11,2025 8:12:33 AM ' [You don't often get email from jacksonfinn@gmail.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderidentiricatiou] Dear Members of the Community and Library Services Commission, I am writing this in regards to item 25-094,approval of plaque design and language for the Huntington Beach Public Library 50th Anniversary.While I love the idea of commemorating what is a central part of our community and an institution that has played a major role in the lives of countless Huntington Beach residents,including myself,I feel that this design does not fully embody what makes the library great. For one,rather than listing any of the countless librarians who have run the library for years,the plaque lists the members of the city council and the library services commission.Rather than listing these people,I would encourage the commission to instead list librarians who have played important roles in shaping the library to be what it is now. Additionally,the design itself does not really represent the City of Huntington Beach,in fact it opts to choose an entirely different insignia than the City Seal,which has been traditional practice in these types of dedication.Rather than this,the commission should either host a competition where members of the public can contribute designs that are then voted upon,or the commission should enlist one of many talented local Huntington Beach artists for this piece of public recognition. I hope that this is taken into consideration when voting upon this item. Thank you, Jackson Englar-Carlson From: Judy Tomlinson To: suoolementalcomm(asurfcity-hb.orq;CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF) Subject: proposed Library plaque Date: Tuesday,February 11,2025 8:59:05 AM o: eople who received this message de'6 t€often c ex erna i fram��tcEyatflrrtl�nsc rs l t r s L arry y G�}�' t Agartar# P r r1. ' m � Dear City Council Members, As a Huntington Beach resident I would like to comment on the proposed library plaque. Seven thousand dollars seems like a large sum for the monument. Was the plaque put out to bid? The militaristic eagle doesn't fit the character of the library. You cite children on the plaque but there is no representation of children. And the library serves all ages so I wonder why children are singled out. The MAGA reference is just so blatant. Did you consider having a design contest that would involve the community and raise library visibility? I wonder why your names are on the plaque rather than honoring the tremendous number of library volunteers (I am not one) saving the City huge amounts of money and providing great value to the citizens of HB. Please reconsider this choice. I urge you to vote against. Judy Tomlinson Rev. Judy Tomlinson She,her, hers Minister UU Church of Anaheim Minister Emerita Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair,NJ From: Christopher Rini To: Gomez.Charlene Cc: supplementalcomm(Thsurfdty-hb.orq Subject: Communication re:File#25-094 Approval of Plaque Design and Language for the Huntington Beach Public Library 50th Anniversary Date: Tuesday,February 11,2025 10:56:01 AM ISame.peopfek. !ho received this message don torten get email from christepherrini@grnail`corn ,L rn why this is Jmportant ; To whom it may concern, I request that the Community and Library Services Commission reject the current design for Item 25-094, the Central Library 50th anniversary plaque. As presented, the proposed design is visually confusing with a multiplicity of graphics and competing typefaces. Is the eagle with two flags meant to be a throwback to the Bicentennial or Civil War reenactments? The verbal message is equally confusing. It says, "Celebrating 50 Years," but HBPL opened in 1909. The reader has to get halfway down before inferring that the plaque celebrates 50 years of Huntington Beach Central Library. Also, "Magical, Alluring, Galvanizing, Adventurous" is left of center. (The word "alluring,"feels slightly cringeworthy. For all of the controversy that librarians are "groomers" and "pedophiles,"why would City Council and the Community and Library Services Commission want their names directly below a word that's a synonym for"seductive?") ' The Richard and Dion Neutra-designed Central Library is a marvel. It's Brutalism that's actually nice. It is an early example of the"book tower" library concept found at the Beinecke Library at Yale and Seattle Public Library. Central Library should be rightfully celebrated on its golden anniversary in April, but it deserves better than this. Let us treat this design as a first draft and revise it to something worthy of Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach Public Library. Christopher Rini aj Virus-free.www.avast.com From: Isabella Ford To: Gomez.Charlene;CITY COUNCIL(INCL CM0 STAFFS;suoolementalcommCa�surfcity-hb.orq Subject No MAGA plaque for the library Date: Tuesday,February 11,2025 11:16:23 AM Use the money to improve Discovery Wells Park. The irrigation system needs to be revamped on the grassy field,the playground equipment is old and needs to be replaced. There are now a bunch of concrete slabs instead of picnic tables or benches. There is only one trash can for the entire field. Isabella Ford 714-308-0660 From: Connie Hurst To: suoalementalcommi surfcity-hb.orq Cc: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CM0 STAFF Subject: STOP The Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 11,2025 11:20:43 AM Some pfe whoa received this age don t often get email frorn�connr grnarl cor L arrl why this is 3h Subject: Responsible Use of City Funds Dear City Council, I am writing as a concerned resident and homeowner regarding the allocation of city funds toward the plaque - a non-essential project. While I appreciate efforts to enhance our community, I believe it is crucial to prioritize spending on essential services and infrastructure that directly benefit residents. At a time when many in our community are facing economic challenges, I urge the council to focus on projects that address pressing needs, such as road maintenance, public safety, and cleaning up downtown (literally power washing the sidewalk). Every tax dollar should be spent with careful consideration to ensure the greatest positive impact on our community. I respectfully ask that you reconsider allocating funds to projects that, while perhaps well-intended, are not critical to the well-being and function of our city. Instead, I encourage the council to invest in initiatives that provide tangible and lasting benefits to residents. Thank you for your time. I appreciate your thoughtful consideration of this request. Sincerely, Connie Hurst From: Michelle Zernick To: suoolementalcomm()surfciiy-hb.orq Subject: Opposition to the Proposed Library Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 11,2025 12:20:04 PM You s or t`o en c et email from,MichellezernKkggM'alfkO6, isqrn why t cis impQrtan , 1 Dear City Council, I am writing to express my strong disapproval of the proposed plaque for the Huntington Beach Public Library. This plaque is not a celebration of the library,nor does it honor its mission, staff, or the essential role it plays in our community. Instead, it misuses $7,000 of city funds—taxpayer money that should be invested in library resources,programs, and improvements rather than political messaging that does not reflect the values of our city. Beyond the financial waste,this plaque is a blatant attempt to push a political agenda that does not align with the beliefs of many Huntington Beach residents. It is particularly troubling that it includes references to MAGA, a movement tied to an administration that has repeatedly cut funding to education, libraries, and other critical public resources. You cannot claim to support our library while simultaneously celebrating a political ideology that actively seeks to defund and diminish it. The contradiction is glaring. Furthermore,the world being shaped by the current administration,which this plaque endorses, is not one in which children feel safe.Recent policies have left many children afraid to express themselves or seek support. As an elementary school teacher and lifelong patron of HBPL,I am both disappointed and ashamed that the city council is attempting to pass off their personal political beliefs as a tribute to our library. Instead of fostering a welcoming and inclusive space,this plaque would turn the library into a place of division, discomfort, and inaccessibility. The plaque also falsely celebrates a city council that did little to prevent the library's potential privatization.You cannot claim to honor something you were unwilling to fight for. The hardworking library staff,who have dedicated themselves to keeping this institution a safe and valuable resource, deserve real support—not performative gestures meant to serve a political narrative. If members of the council wish to create a plaque in honor of Donald Trump or MAGA, they can do so with private funds in a location that is not a public institution meant to serve all residents. Using city money and the library as a front for this agenda is not only irresponsible, but deeply disrespectful to the mission of the library and those who rely on it. I urge you to reconsider this decision and redirect these funds toward meaningful improvements for our library and community. Your fellow HB citizen, Michelle Zernick From: C RFord To: suaolementalcomm(aisurfcity-hb.orq Cc: Wysocki.Ashley;Gomez.Charlene Subject: Comment on Plaque for HB Library"s 50th-Vote NO Date: Tuesday,February 11,2025 12:42:34 PM You don't often get email ff orr�cr ord 78 aihoo coin jj earn why his��i"mportant To Whom It May Concern: As an Orange County resident and patron of our public library's I must speak out on today's vote regarding the plaque for Huntington Beach's library. From what I could find online, I believe my comment will be received past when it may be considered, but as I cannot be there in person and just learned of this meeting, I am hoping it may be considered none-the-less. I encourage you all to vote"NO"on this design and wording of this plaque. 1. The design and wording are mere political propaganda which have no place on our public institutions paid for with tax payer dollars which should be Neutral in their politics. Learn from the mistakes of the Confederacy and others and do not make our public library a political tool when it should not be.This does not serve the people or our library. Instead it is wasting money and not paying proper homage to this lovely 50 year legacy, but rather using it to uplift a political ideology. 2. The wording"In God We Trust"also does not belong on a public institution and integral part of our community at large as it disenfranchises those who do not believe in a Christian god and is rooted in the legacy of McCarthyism which unfairly and unjustly prosecuted those who were different in their ideologies including political, religious, sexuality, etc. 3. The words being used to spell out M.A.G.A. are not reflective of what a library truly is and should be OR what this library really represents to this community.Were the people of Huntington Beach asked for input on what their library means to them? Far better word choices and design options exist than those that were simply chosen to spell out a political ideology and force this version of M.A.G.A. on our community. 4. While I am in support of commemoration of key events with plaques, statues, benches, etc, if the option were to better serve the library and the people of our community, I would say that there are far more effective ways to support and uplift them than this particular plaque design or a plaque at all. Additional funding for library programming would be my first choice. ex. 50 extra celebratory story times for little ones this year OR added books or equipment OR bringing in theatrical groups or artists to present OR anything else that makes our libraries such great public and community institutions. In short, this plaque, and particularly its offensive design which is not inclusive of our community as a whole, needs to be rethought and recreated in a way that will not only commemorate this special anniversary occasion but also serve all of the people of Huntington Beach far better than this tasteless political pandering. Sincerely, Collette Rutherford From: Dina Chavez To: Gomez.Charlene;suoolementalcomm(tsurfcity-hb.orq Subject Central Library 50th Anniversary Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 11,2025 12:46:50 PM Attachments: Outlook-4za lxkmz.anq Members of the Huntington Beach Communitv.odf �i - w 44 ;i y�1 7 7y sue"` som� e�apf����,�eeai�ceeien;�ssaRe dcsr��tc�ften g�em��E frc��rvident fnt{hb e I�rr�v -r�rhEs is r; Dina Chavez Friends of the Huntington Beach Library President@fotlhb.com 714-414-8712 fotlhb.com FRIENDS OF Tile 1971.",aiti z FRIENDS OF THE 5 I4 NTINGT N B Cf PUBLIC __ F T" www.rotIkI.cor Members of the Huntington Beach Community&Library Services Commission, As representatives of the Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library, we are compelled to express our strong disapproval of the proposed plaque at the Huntington Beach Central Library in honor of its 50th Anniversary. The proposed plaque undermines the very principles our beloved library stands for. The Huntington Beach Public Library is a cherished institution in our community, dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Our library is a sanctuary for learning, creativity, and cultural enrichment,serving people from all walks of life, regardless of their political beliefs or affiliations. The proposed plaque, however, carries a highly partisan and divisive connotation that is antithetical to the Library's values of neutrality and inclusivity. Celebrating the Central Library's 50th Anniversary should be an occasion that brings our community together, not one that promotes division and discord. Installing a plaque that has become synonymous with political controversy will only alienate a significant portion of our community and undermine the library's role as a neutral and inclusive institution. Furthermore, taking funds for this plaque from the library maintenance budget is unacceptable. The Friends of the Library would be happy to donate an appropriate plaque to honor the 50tn Anniversary of the Central Library, ensuring that maintenance funds are preserved for their intended purpose. We urge the Commission to reconsider this misguided proposal and instead seek alternative ways to commemorate this milestone that truly reflects the library's commitment to unity, diversity, and education. We propose celebrating the library's rich history, diverse programs, and contributions to the community through inclusive and non-partisan events and displays that honor its legacy and future. The Huntington Beach Public Library deserves to be celebrated in a manner that respects its mission and unites our community.We implore you to make a decision that upholds the values of our beloved and revered library. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. We hope that you will reconsider the proposed installation and work with us to find a more appropriate way to celebrate the library's 50th anniversary. Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library From: MARILYN Boehm To: Gomez.Charlene Cc: suoolementalcommCa)surfcity-hb,orq Subject:. HB library plaque Date: Tuesday,February 11,2025 12:54:02 PM No, No, NO!!! Take your MAGA beliefs elsewhere. You have done NOTHING positive for our libraries, and now you want to DEFACE them for $7K with your rotten beliefs. You represent the entire city of HB, not Donald Trump and his hateful racism. This is a totally inappropriate plaque. • I'd show up to the CC meeting tonight and say so, but I'm sick with the flu. What goes around comes around. None of you will be re-elected to office. Marilyn Boehm, HB 4y From: Connie Tomsick To: suoolementalcommCa surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Hypocracy Date: Tuesday,February 11,2025 12:55:37 PM [You don't often get email from connietomsick@gmail.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] I am so annoyed about the city spending about$7.000 of our tax money to install a ridiculous plaque with their names on it,as they have been trying so hard to turn over our public Library to a for-profit company. It is hypocrisy at its most blatant,pure idiocy. Further more,the MAGA the sign is too political and inappropriate and it should not be allowed to be on a celebration plaque. Shame on them. -Constance Tomsick,48 year citizen of HuntingtonBeach. From: Tamara Berardi To: suoolementalcommCalsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Library Plaque Comment Date: Wednesday,February 12,2025 11:16:49 AM cuiLdon t a got etraitAitberarie026460bitail,corrv,Learn why ifilcis rrrr �tr arr I am a long time Huntington Beach Resident (45 years) and I just saw the plan for the City Council's 50 year HB library "commemorative" plaque. I have to say I am adamantly opposed to this plaque for a multitude of reasons but the very first one being the obvious partisan spin on what should be an honor to our beautiful library's history that represents all of it's residents, not the partisan politics of this current council. The design is very self serving when it should be targeted to the library, it's patrons and our residents. I respectfully ask that this item be studied more and an alternate option that better represents all HB residents and focuses on our library can be agreed upon. Thank you, Tamara Berardi tberardi92646@.gmail.com From: amv olsen To: suoolementalcomm aO urfcitv-hb.orq Subject: Opposition to Political) Charged Plaque at Huntington Beach Central Library Date: Wednesday,February 12,2025 4:44:02 PM ' 'c u£don t o ten get ailfrom alse array Eynn gmall orr�J earn why this Es im ortan .ate z ti� '�u. ..::.........««:�! .,.....ems'. w...�. 610 W, Dear Huntington Beach City C uncil Members, I am writing to express my stro g opposition to the proposed plaque intended to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Hu tington Beach Central Library. While I fully support honoring this cherished institution and re ognizing its impact on our community, I find the wording of the plaque—particularly the ac onym "MAGA"—to be inappropriate and politically charged. Public libraries serve as inclusi e spaces for knowledge, education, and community engagement. They should rema n free of political influence or messaging, whether overt or subtle. The choice to incorpora le an acronym that directly mirrors a highly partisan political slogan undermines the neutrali , and welcoming nature of the library.Regardless of intent, this choice is likely to be perce. ed as an endorsement of a particular political ideology,which is wholly inappropriate for a p .lic institution funded by taxpayers of all political affiliations. Moreover,the words chosen to create this acronym—Magical,Alluring, Galvanizing, Adventurous—seem arbitrary a d unrelated to the core mission of a library.A more fitting tribute would focus on the libra 's role in education, literacy, community connection, and historical significance rather th.n a contrived phrase that appears to serve a political agenda. As a resident and voter in Hunt ngton Beach, I urge you to reconsider this decision and instead approve a plaque that reflects t e true spirit and values of the Huntington Beach Central Library—one that honors its le:acy in a nonpartisan,meaningful way. I appreciate your time and cons deration of this matter. Sincerely, Amy Lynn Olsen Huntington Beach Resident& I ommunity Member From: Stephanie Wardlaw To: sgpplementalcomm4surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Huntington Beach Central Library Plaque Date: Wednesday,February 12,2025 5:05:48 PM [You don't often get email from stephaniewardlaw95@gmail.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentiflcation To Whom it May Concern, One of the greatest ways to preserve knowledge,history,and education is our library system.It is one of the few places left that encourages learning and community building.The Huntington Beach Central Library is no exception to this,and is actually quite an achievement in terms of architectural design and programming. Ever since I was a little girl,I dreamed about living by the beach.My father taught me that if I wanted something,I had to work hard for it.Through my own hard work,I was able to achieve this dream last year.I love being part of this community.I love frequenting local establishments,spending time by the water,and living somewhere that truly feels like home for first time in my adult life. All of that being said,I am extremely disheartened and embarrassed by the plaque that was created for the Huntington Beach Central Library's 50th anniversary.Not only does it not reflect any of the library's contributions to our community,but it is a poorly constructed political statement that serves no purpose other than to pay homage to a political leader who has no ties to the library whatsoever. The library is for everyone,regardless of age,monetary status,or political leaning,and it should stay that way. I urge you,as someone who loves this city as much as you do,to rethink branding a community building with political statements of any kind.This library deserves to remain the place it has always been:a nonpartisan staple of our community. - Thank you for your time,and I hope that my words resonate,even if they do not change anything, Stephanie From: Kari Rafalik To: suoolementalcomm(aisurfcit'-hb.orq Subject: Library Plaque Date: Wednesday,February 12,2025 6:08:31 PM Attachments: Plaaue bdits.tiff ri')'(ore don't often get email from'.kan rafalik@grail corn I earn why this is important To Whom it May Concern, I am unable to attend the meeting in person, but am writing to express my opinion as a resident of Huntington Beach in regards to the proposed library plaque. Attached is a mark-up of edits, and my thoughts are as follows: 1. I have worked in the graphics and signage industry for the better part of 20 years and know for a fact$7,000.00 is a gross over payment for this product.Regardless of politics, has the council priced out bids for this item?Is it being produced locally?The price of this item should be around or less than$2,000 in my professional opinion, as well as my brief online research since learning of this initiative. 2. Who designed this?I imagine a portion of that$7,000 must have been earmarked for a professional graphic designer-this plaque appears to be a clipart hodgepodge with poor font choices that no self respecting professional designer would present.If the city council is adamant about hanging a plaque, I beg of you to at least get a professional to design something that is less of an eyesore. The lines don't line up,the emblems are squished in the top thirds, which leaves a giant negative space gap flanking the vertical acronym. These are design basics.Do better. 3. The attempt to be slick with repurposing `MAGA' by incorporating other adjectives is juvenile. Honestly,this would be less lame if they just used"Make America Great Again" rather than absurd words like"magical"and "alluring" -you really think the library is "alluring"?Really??? 4. We get it,you all like DJT. Cool. Do you need to make it your entire personality though and force it into spaces it's not applicable?It reeks of lack of tact, respect, or class. 5. Speaking of class,Newport Beach is a conservative city -can you imagine them putting this sign up?Never.Because you can have your political opinions, but not be tacky about it. I know,we aren't them- but do we have to come off like complete trash? You know they call us "Riverside by The Sea"or the "Florida of California" -those aren't meant as compliments. 6. This plaque appears to serve no other purpose than to be divisive and trolling. The fact that the section dedicated to the MAGA acronym is approximately 30%larger in height than the text section"celebrating 50 years"makes a pretty clear point that this is entry self-serving rather than celebratory of the library. 7. Councilwoman is spelled wrong.HERE is link to the Merriam Webster dictionary entry. Best, Kari Rafalik 1 From: rose.eliff(Ttwc.com To: suoolementalcommi surfcity-bb.org Subject: FW:Proposed maga plaque for city library Date: Wednesday,February 12,2025 6:14:37 PM . ., You don t often et7,4 rory tceliffi twc Corr swhys is important To the City Council, I object strenuously to the look and wording of the proposed maga plaque for the city library. It is tacky ("alluring"?), militaristic-looking, religious-based and highly partisan, not representative of all the citizens in our beautiful city. It celebrates a divisive agenda, not our library, its workers, volunteers and patrons. Celebrating 50 years should be a joyful, community-based, celebratory experience, not this somber, scary-looking monstrosity. It should be inclusive and representative of all HB citizens. The wording should not be a list of politicians, but a celebration of the library itself, its vibrant history, the good work that is done there. I object strenuously to spending $7000 of our money on this propaganda. Thank you, Rose Eliff From: grin Williams To: suonlementalcomm4surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Library Plaque Date: Wednesday,February 12,2025 6:19:00 PM Yamdon i often gei er ail from errnrose10@me corn Learn why this is important Dear Honorable Members of the Huntington Beach City Council, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Huntington Beach Library. While I am a supporter of the current administration, I believe this plaque—especially in its veiled connection to the "Make America Great Again" slogan—represents a waste of public funds and is nothing more than a politically divisive publicity stunt. Rather than serving as a neutral and inclusive celebration of the library's milestone, this plaque seems designed to promote a controversial political message that risks alienating a significant portion of the community. While I support the values of the administration, I believe this type of gesture diminishes our standing, reducing us to the punchline of a joke and fostering division rather than unity. Furthermore, this proposal seems more self-serving than an act of genuine public service. Instead of reflecting the values and needs of our community, it appears to be an attempt to score political points at the expense of taxpayers. This is not the way to honor a beloved institution like our library. The financial cost of this project is especially troubling when there are far more . pressing needs in our community. In times when we should be focusing on improving essential services, supporting education, anlnd addressing infrastructure issues, it is irresponsible to spend taxpayer dollars on a symbol that does nothing to move us forward as a community. I urge the City Council to reconsider this proposal and redirect resources to projects that unite and uplift all residents of Huntington Beach, rather than sowing discord and deepening political divides. UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. Thank you for your time and consideration. I trust that the Council will act in the best interest of the community and reject this absurd proposal. Sincerely, Erin Williams Huntington Beach Resident From: Brian brickseri To: suonlementalcomm4surfcity-hb.orq Subject Plaque Date: Wednesday,February 12,2025 7:35:17 PM [You don't often get email from ericksenbrian@yahoo.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] This is tacky as hell.Dumb stuff like this a waste of time and money. Makes me question voting for you guys again. Anything like this will just be vandalized and removed at the first chance they get. If you want a plaque make it something classic and timeless that's not a slogan or catch phrase. Thanks for reading Brian From: Philip Seymour To: 5uoolementalcomm aC�surfcity-hb.orq Subject: The plaque Date: Wednesday,February 12,2025 7:47:04 PM [You don't often get email from misformovies@hotmail.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentificatiou]. Don't do this.Spend$7000 on more books,librarians,upgrades,and maintenance. From: Sandra Creamer To: suoelementalcomm aAsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Library Plaque Date: Wednesday,February 12,2025 7:57:17 PM z yp"7N You aor t o en gete rrar'ror 'creamer sandr'a@grrtat cor L rn why tth:s is imparta f Please accept this email as opposition to the proposed $7,000 library plaque. It should not have a"hidden in plain sight"MAGA acronym;this should be removed in good faith. My recommendation is for the library staff to design their plaque or decide how to use the$7K to commemorate the library based on their desires. Sincerely, Sandra C.,resident of downtown HB From: Kvle Garcia To: suoolementalcommlasurfdty-hb.orq Subject: 50th Anniversary Plaque Date: Wednesday,February 12,2025 9:35:47 PM [You don't often get email from kjg93@hotmail.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/Learn.A.boutSenderidentificatioq] Hello, I heard about the meeting concerning the plaque but I can't make it. I'm not sure if the city council cares how many people e-mail in,but please for the love of God stop with the political messaging.Please do not put up a political and divisive plaque.This is an absolute waste of tax payer money. I don't doubt the city council will vote the same regardless of the number of citizens that ask them to change their vote,but I had to make my voice heard. Thank you, Kyle Garcia From: Beth Watts To: 5uoolementalcomm aCisurfcity-hb.orq Subject: HB Library Plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 6:09:17 AM you don t often get email from hbbeth@yahooxornJ earn why this is important I have been a homeowner in HB since 1992. I remember seeing white supremacists hanging out on Main St. I've always been a lover of hard copy books. Our library has so much for everyone, yet your council is doing everything it can to bring back hate and ignorance. Your plaque is a complete waste of money, it does nothing for our beautiful library. It associates a place of peace with the new "Woke" message of ignorance and hate. In close, I'm disgusted by you and your actions. Your plaque is nothing but a nod to a convicted felon and sexual predator. I'm sad that you don't understand this, but considering the new "woke" way of the world,what else can I expect? Elisabeth Watts HB homeowner Yahoo Mail -Email Simplified From: Dave Seleno To: sunolementalcomm(a surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Library Plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 6:53:23 AM You don t ofCen et emadd from keno©gma cor team why thr�emc� " r � F .._re. am �. ti_.: � � To Whom it May Concern, I am writing to share my concerns about the politically charged plaque proposed to be installed at the HB Library. I have lived in HB for over 40 years. Using taxpayer funds to install a plaque with the city council members names on it, alongside a not so thinly veiled political slogan designed to irritate those not aligned with the council members and the GOP is disgraceful. It is a clearly self-serving move by the council members to announce themselves as loudly as possible to further their own political careers. To memorialize such a thing in a public place is reprehensible and violates the council members duty to serve their constituents by elevating their own desires above the common good for HB. I implore the council to search for a non-political usage of the $7,000 which may actually benefit our great city. It is their fiduciary duty. Regards, David Seleno From: Ryan 5 To: suoolementalcommAsurfcity-hb.orq Subject Library plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 7:52:19 AM [You don't often get email from rb4431@yahoo.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.m. /LearnAboutSenderldentification] I am writing this email to request that the City of Huntington beach reconsider the proposed library plaque.It is unusually expensive and makes a mockery of our library by politicizing the institution. The City Council continues to embarrass the city and looks for every opportunity to show off their far right credentials. With all due respect,please reconsider this plaque. Respectfully, Ryan B From: Ishanee Dighg To: 5uoolementalcomm aC)surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Opposition to fund library Plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 12:25:50 PM You don often get email fr©m is aneeOl@g i1 corrt Learn wh this is impor an 7 Hello , I am writing to you as a concerned citizen. I want to write today to voice my opposition to having a plaque in front of the Hungting Beach Central Public Library. Thanks you, Ishanee From: Sue Kingman To: suoolementalcomm e)surfcity-hb.orq Cc: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF) Subject: Proposed MAGA Plaque at the Central Library Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 2:43:16 PM Some people who receive this`message coon t often get email from sued"lcingma©g il_com I earn why this is Important City Council Members, I am very dismayed and disappointed by your proposal to install a "MAGA"plaque for the Huntington Beach Central Library (and don't pretend it's not MAGA, you know it is). Why would you choose to put such a divisive political slogan on a public building that ALL the community loves and utilizes?This does nothing to actually promote our wonderful library. It is purely an act of gloating,preening, and furthering your own political ideals.Keep in mind these are political ideals that over half the city DOES NOT SHARE. I think about how members of this council would react if the opposing political party were in power and attempted a similar stunt.There is no reason for this plaque: not just because it is an unnecessary city expense,but because the ONLY thing it will accomplish is further division of your constituents. Is that your goal? Sincerely, Sue Kingman Huntington Beach Resident From: Walton • To: sunolementalcommi isurfcity-hb.orq Subject 50th Anniversary plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 2:53:04 PM Yc don t often get email from getkb otmail corl earn'iwhy this is important From a 26 year resident, I implore you NOT to put up the ridiculous MAGA plaque at the library. HB has such an amazing library,why do you need to bring politics into it? For God's sake leave the library alone,we're already a laughing stock. Thank you, Karen Walton HB, California From: citv.manaaerralsurfcity-hb.or9 To: suoolementalcommCalsurfcity-hb.orq Subject FW:Opposition to the Proposed Library Plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 3:22:39 PM From: Michelle Zernick<michellezernick@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 11,2025 12:29 PM To:city.manager@surfcity-hb.org Subject:Opposition to the Proposed Library Plaque You don't often get email from p ichellezernickCa�gmail.com.Learn why this is important Dear Mr. Hopkins, I am writing to express my strong disapproval of the proposed plaque for the Huntington Beach Public Library. This plaque is not a celebration of the library,nor does it honor its mission, staff, or the essential role it plays in our community. Instead, it misuses $7,000 of city funds taxpayer money that should be invested in library resources,programs, and improvements rather than political messaging that does not reflect the values of our city. Beyond the financial waste,this plaque is a blatant attempt to push a political agenda that does not align with the beliefs of many Huntington Beach residents. It is particularly troubling that it includes references to MAGA, a movement tied to an administration that has repeatedly cut _ funding to education, libraries, and other critical public resources. You cannot claim to support our library while simultaneously celebrating a political ideology that actively seeks to defund and diminish it. The contradiction is glaring. Furthermore,the world being shaped by the current administration,which this plaque endorses, is not one in which children feel safe. Recent policies have left many children afraid to express themselves or seek support.As an elementary school teacher and lifelong patron of HBPL,I am both disappointed and ashamed that the city council is attempting to pass off their personal political beliefs as a tribute to our library. Instead of fostering a welcoming and inclusive space,this plaque would turn the library into a place of division, discomfort, and inaccessibility. The plaque also falsely celebrates a city council that did little to prevent the library's potential privatization. You cannot claim to honor something you were unwilling to fight for. The hardworking library staff,who have dedicated themselves to keeping this institution a safe and valuable resource, deserve real support—not performative gestures meant to serve a political narrative. If members of the council wish to create a plaque in honor of Donald Trump or MAGA, they can do so with private funds in a location that is not a public institution meant to serve all residents. Using city money and the library as a front for this agenda is not only irresponsible, but deeply disrespectful to the mission of the library and those who rely on it. I urge you to reconsider this decision and redirect these funds toward meaningful improvements for our library and community. Your fellow HB citizen, Michelle Zemick From: Jeannette Doeller To: suooIementalcommasurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Huntington Beach Library Plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 4:10:57 PM ,. *....«.�+... s Y'au don't often get etnad[ rdm eil yahoo corn Learrrwhy this.rs f partar� The cartoonish library plaque that was approved by the Huntington Beach City Council is an insult to the Huntington Beach libraries and an insult to Huntington Beach residents who do not support MAGA. It will perhaps forever serve as a reminder of the cartoonish nature of the current Huntington Beach City Council who approved it.The plaque is ugly and its designer did a great disservice to this beautiful city and its beautiful libraries. Sincerely, Jeannette Doeller, PhD From: Fikes.Cathy To: suoolementalcommesurfcity-hb.orq Subject FW:Library's 50th Anniversary Plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 4:54:21 PM From:Amy McGraw<agmcgraw22@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, February 12, 2025 12:18 AM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Library's 50th Anniversary Plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from agmcgraw22 r@gmail.coin.Learn wlhv this is important Dear Huntington Beach City Council Members, The Central Library should absolutely be commemorated on its 50th anniversary this April. However,the proposed plaque does not celebrate the library in the way it truly _ deserves.The Central Library not only promotes education, literacy, and creativity, it's a pillar of community service. Our city is well served by its free internet,veterans services, a whole host of classes and workshops, and so much more. None of those services would be possible without the dedicated service of the librarians,volunteers, custodians, and educators.There have been five decades worth of citizens who have served the Central Library.Those are the people this plaque should celebrate.The Central Library would be nothing without the thousands of citizens who support it every year. Come April,the City of Huntington Beach should be celebrating 50 years of dedicated service and community service done by the library and its staff. Sincerely, Amy McGraw From: Fikes.Cathy To: suoolementalcomm aC)surfcitv-hb.orq Subject: RN:Proposed MAGA Library Plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 4:55:12 PM From: Missy Coffman<missyanncoffman@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, February 12, 2025 8:50 AM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Proposed MAGA Library Plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from missvanncoffman@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Dear City Council Members, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed installation of a Make America Great Again plaque at the Huntington Beach Central Library. Our public library should remain a welcoming space for all members of our community, free from political endorsements or divisive messaging. Libraries are meant to foster education, inclusivity, and civic engagement, not to serve as platforms for political slogans. Approving this plaque would set a concerning precedent and could alienate many residents who do not align with the message it represents. I urge the council to uphold the library's role as a neutral and unifying space by rejecting this proposal. Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope you will prioritize the interests of the entire community and keep our library free from political influences. Sincerely, Missy Ann Coffman Huntington Beach Resident missyanncoffman@gmail.com From: Fikes,Cathy To: suoolementalcomm( surfcity-hb.orq Subject RN: MAGA plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 5:00:58 PM Original Message From:JEANE KEATING<hbgir155@verizon.net> Sent:Thursday,February.13,2025 10:48 AM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:MAGA plaque [Some people who received this message don't often get email from hbgir155@verizon.net.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] What is going on here in my beloved city9 919 I'm 70 years old and have lived here in HB for 62 years.We moved here from Lakewood.You're wasting our precious$7000 on this MAGA sign!I know exactly what you're all doing!Once again,you're promoting hate and division.If it passes,I will no longer spend 1 penny of my hard earned money in this city.I will go to Westminister for all my needs.Seems they need the money more than we do. You finally put the nail in the coffin for me.HB has been looking really dumpy compared to our surrounding cities. Now I see what really matters most to you.A$7000 plaque spewing division.Wow! Shame on you all. Jeanne Keating Sent from my iPad From: Pikes.Cathy To: suoolementalcomm(a)surfcity-hb.orq Subject: FW: Proposed library plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 5:02:19 PM From:Tom<trapport@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, February 13, 2025 1:14 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Proposed library plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from trapport@gmail.conl.Learn why this is important The library is not political. Creating a plaque with random words to spell out President Trump's agenda is ridiculous and insulting. We are city residents and totally opposed to putting up a plaque like this. _ It is childish and absurd. Thomas and Deborah Rapport - 316 22nd St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 From: Fikes,Cathy To: supolementalcomm aC lsurfcity-hb.orq Subject RN: MAGA library plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 5:02:39 PM Attachments: imaoe001.onq I From:Susie Lein <Susie.Lein@kts-law.com> Sent:Thursday, February 13, 2025 1:27 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: MAGA library plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from susie.lein@kts-law.com.Learn why this is important I am a resident of Huntington Beach and have been for over 20 years. I just saw an article in the Register which states the city council approved a "MAGA" plaque for the library(but replacing the Make America Great Again with other words(Magical Alluring, etc.) I am extremely disappointed that the city has chosen to do this.There is absolutely no reason to create a politicized sign like this(not to mention-it's just plain silly).There are so many great things about our city, including a diverse population from lots of different backgrounds and political views.Why try to ram down everyone's throats the views of segment of the city when it simply is not necessary?We can be better than this. Susie J. 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From: Pikes.Cathy To: suonlementalcommC isurfcity-hb.orq Subject FW:Library plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 5:03:12 PM From: Patrick DiBernardo<patrickdibernardo@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, February 13, 2025 1:31 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Library plaque Some people who received this message don't oftenget email from atrickdibernardo@ ail com.Learn whythis is P P g P S>� •• important Subject:A Concern About the Library Plaque Dear Huntington Beach City Council Members, First off,I appreciate the work you do for our city and the leadership you've shown.I voted for all seven of you because I believe in your policies and trust your judgment.I'm also a conservative and supporter of Donald Trump.However I feel the need to speak up about the MAGA acronym plaque at the Huntington Beach Library. Frankly,this is a bad move. Whether it was an oversight or an intentional decision,putting a politically charged slogan in a public space like the library doesn't reflect well on the city.The library should not be a - battleground for political statements. I agree with probably 95%of your decisions on policy and respect your leadership,but this decision just doesn't make sense.It's unnecessary and divisive.Removing or changing the wording on the plaque would show that you're leading with wisdom,putting the good of the whole community first. This is a small issue in the grand scheme,but handling it the right way will build more goodwill and show that you're willing to do what's best for everyone.Thanks for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Patrick Di Bernardo From: Fikes.Cathy To: suoolementalcomm a(�surfcity-hb.orq Subject: RN: Library commemorative plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 5:03:35 PM Original Message From:Sharon Cohoon<scohoon2@icloud.com> Sent:Thursday,February 13,2025 2:03 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Library commemorative plaque Please do not go ahead with the proposed plaque—unless you remove the MAGA reference. Commerative pieces should be timeless. This obvious political reference will be meaningless some day. The words chosen to spell out MAGA will seem as arbitrarily chosen as they obviously were. Please don't make Huntington Beach a further embarrassment. From: pikes.Cathy To: suoolementalcommCalsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: FW:Vote No-Library proposed plaque. Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 5:04:06 PM From:C Caterina<ccaterina99@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, February 13, 2025 3:17 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Vote No- Library proposed plaque. Some people who received this message don't often get email from ccaterina99@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Dear City Council Member, It's may be a nice idea to recognize our cherished Library for 50 years in our community. However it is hypocritical and disingenuous to make any political statements in doing so, especially since City Council members support book bans and outsourcing. The president's portrait doesn't belong. Use the money for more books. Colette Caterina From: Fikes,Cathy To: suoolementalcomm(a surfcity-hb.org Subject: FW:Public Library Plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 5:04:19 PM From:Tassone,Angel (HUNRH) <angel.tassone@hyatt.com> Sent:Thursday, February 13, 2025 3:29 PM ' To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Library Plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from angel.tassonena.hyatt.com.Learn why this is important City Council Members If you will, I feel compelled to add my thoughts about the plaque that is being planned for the Public Library. While I share the ideas and values that comprise the Make America Great Again movement, I just do not think a comemorative plaque at the Public Library is the appropriate place for this message. We must be sympathetic to the fact that not everyone shares the same passion for this campaign • and when you write on a Plaque "a sanctuary for children to feel safe,valued, and free to grow" you contradict that message by enscribing MAGA on the same monument. You can use whatever 4 words you choose but the MAGA letters are just too demonstrative. Thank you for considering removing the unncessary four words on the plaque. Sincerely Angel Tassone From: Fikes,Cathy To: sunolementalcommCa surfcity-hb.orq Subject: RN:Library Plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 5:04:46 PM From: Mike Selna<mwselna@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:48 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: Marja Selna<marjadawn@gmail.com> Subject: Library Plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from mwselna(a,gmaiLcom.Learn why this is important Dear Huntington Beach City Council Members February 13,2025 I attended Tuesday(2-10-2025) night's Library Commission meeting and spoke briefly. I believe the plaque will become a hot button issue in the City that could jeopardize re- election prospects for council members because of the political reference so prominent on the plaque. The library is non-partisan. Many people who voted for the new members of the council in November also signed one or both library petitions. I know that because I walked neighborhoods to ask if people wanted to sign. Contrary to what is being alleged about the petition process, never once did I twist any of the information printed on the petitions. In fact, I went out of my way to express the council's point of view. In other words, I presented both sides before asking if the person wanted to sign. I lost some signatures with that approach which is OK. I mention the petition process because many of my friends who are dedicated Republicans signed petitions. I was disappointed in the responses from the crowd (booing, etc.) at the meeting. My belief is that we need to do all we can to lower the"temperature" in HB. I mentioned that in my presentation. I think the plaque will cause further division because of the political reference. I asked the Commission to picture the 50th anniversary ceremony where the plaque will be unveiled. If you go forward with the plaque as planned,there will be a massive protest at that ceremony. You can expect negative news coverage. I believe it will further divide us and will affect the council members'chances for re- election. • At the Commission meeting I offered a proposal that would lower the temperature and benefit the city as it faces large budget shortfalls. If the political references were to be removed from the plaque, I will pay for the plaque. That's how strongly I feel about lowering the temperature. Let's try to get along! I would be very happy to hear from you about funding the revised plaque. Respectfully, Mike Selna mwselnaC(gmail.com 52 year HB resident From: John Oden To: suoolementalcomm( surfdty-hb.orq Subject: No MAGA Plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 5:49:23 PM f C C7n t often get e'rtt*d l asitthatC zohormali co n ."- „:-Ay;;;K.7ve.;,tt This proposed MAGA library plaque is not representative of the majority of public opinion, and this modern day monarchy/Oligarchy of the United States federal and now local governments, is the death knell to American Democracy. It is important to remember our fascist history with Germany and the Nazi party, and current day Russia, North Korea, China etc and realize where that behavior and belief system will lead us as a nation. These are desperate times to find reason, wisdom and love and respect for each other as humans, for the future. All humans. From: Alex Tolle To: suoDlementalcommCla surfcity-hb.orq Subject: HB Library Plaque Date: Thursday,February 13,2025 7:17:53 PM riaa,fi'&<;,f often get email from ato[rn4O8©rive corrr Learn why this is important� Politics aside this "MAGA Plaque" is such a gross misappropriation of funds. I hope it gets vandalized constantly. You know it is. If democrats did the same thing you would all be losing your minds and you know it's true. If you can't admit this to yourself,you are literally retarded. Mr. Amory Hanson 8102 Ellis Avenue Apartment 121 Huntington Beach CA 92646 January 21, 2025 The Mayor Of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach CA 92648 My Dear Mister Mayor, I would like to express my support for Item XX. Sincerely Yours, Mr.Amory Hanson CC:The Honorable Casey McKeon CC:The Honorable Donald C.Kennedy CC:The Honorable Anthony Strickland CC:The Honorable E.M.Twining CC:The Honorable Grace Vandermark CC:The Honorable Chad Williams From: Kate Turfo To: suoolementalcomm(alsurfcity-hb,orq Subject: HBPL 50th Anniversary Plaque Date: Friday,February 14,2025 9:36:56 AM You aon t c ften get ifro ras u by th s i t Aorta t e F Dear City Council, As a 30+year resident of Huntington Beach and mother to two small children, I have never been more disgusted or ashamed. The plaque with MAGA spelled in acronym is beyond the scope of the function of your roles as city council members.It enrages me that a city council who last year huffed and whined about how EXPENSIVE the library is to run now wants to spend$7,000 on a vanity project that screams in desperation "daddy notice me!". The message has no bearing on the legacy of the public library. It's not representative of the access to free speech our library used to boast. This message instead screams of banned books, of "patriotism" before all else, of the loss of education in the face of religious monoculture. With this action,you do not represent me. You do not represent or honor the work of the librarians and volunteers who keep the library going. All this does is stroke the ego of middls-management maniacs with a power complex and attention hungry children of an uncaring, absent executive father. You are wasting our money. You are wasting our time. You need to abandon these lofty ideals and ground yourselves back to the office you were elected to. City Council. You're not changing the world, stop acting like 45%of this city doesn't exist. Stop acting like one political party holds sway over the amazing tenets this city already has to offer.Vibrant artistry.A free,public library.Amazing outdoor parks.A legacy of surfing and beach culture. Focus on what matters. Stop the circus sideshow. Regretfully, Kate Turlo From: Wysocki.Ashley To: Ashley Hook Cc: Gomez,Charlene;suoulementalcommi)surfcity-hb.orq Subject Re:Plaque Date: Friday,February 14,2025 9:43:26 AM Good morning Ashley, I am CCing our Supplemental Communications email. Your email will be included in the 2/18 supplemental communications. Get Outlook for iOS From:Ashley Hook<hookashley@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:57:31 PM To:Wysocki,Ashley<ashley.wysocki@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:Gomez,Charlene<cgomez@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Plaque q rrie pec l whr recce is messag d pen get eria,i icashiey0al ml com e trn vvhy 1t7t IBTta # a rf .s.K., ...,.,.w.,...:...,w.......................��,b.G«.a...�.............. ...:...✓�i.,�..,.......,._., ........x.+.»....a,..�..,.,,.H..m,,,,........,....wr.L 1...... >ju.... ,........�.......,.......a»,»,.....�.,C»,,. .:t I was just informed that the library has been approved to install a MAGA plaque. I would like my disapproval to be noted, on record. As a member of the Huntington Beach Public Library and a long time resident of Orange County this is nothing more than a stunt, and a slap in the face. Whoever chose the words to spell out maga, is obviously neither a patron of the library, or avid reader. For all the insanity over book bans we've had to endure over the past few years, the words that were chosen to represent the library were "alluring" and "MAGA"? This is beneath any person who wants to seek higher learning and creative thinking by visiting the Public Library. The people or persons who designed this plaque are playing a joke on all of us. Please do not allow this to proceed. If this has reached the wrong person,please let me know who to send this too. Thank you, Ashley Hook please consider the environment before printing your emails. From: Chloe X To: suoolementalcomm(alsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Plaque Date: Friday,February 14,2025 10:21:06 AM You don t often cget er taiWfrom chloepalty@aol corn f earn why this is important Hello, I can't make it to the meeting and would like to express how disgusted I am by this library plaque. To take $7,000 that could be used to support the library in the good it provides for the people of our city and waste it on a politicized plaque is completely reprehensible behavior. My family has lived in Huntington Beach since I was a child. We spent hours upon hours in that library, and some of my best childhood memories took place there. Throughout my life I've been proud of where I live, and proud of our library as another one of the beautiful spaces our city offers. It remains one of the few places left where children and teenagers can spend time in a safe and positive way without spending money. It offers so much to the people here in so many profound ways. Now, as an adult in my thirties,witnessing our tax dollars being exploited for nothing but the amusement of leadership - leadership who should be spending their time and energy and OUR tax funds improving things for the people they're supposed to represent-I find myself instead deeply ashamed of my city. Libraries are community spaces. They are not made for you to promote your political ideology.Nothing about our city or its history is memorialized or celebrated with this plaque- MAGA as a concept has not existed for the great majority of our 50 years and is not any significant piece of our history.If you want to post a sign about how great your political beliefs are,that's fine - buy it with your own funds and put it in your own homes. I am beyond disappointed in all of you. Chloe From: Melissa Rellinger To: suoolementalcommCa)surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Fwd:Plaque to commeratte 50th anniversary Date: Friday,February 14,2025 9:35:08 AM You don't oftert,9gCtfaftfrora rnelissa.ret" rrmat(coca l Parn,w ythrsisimportant Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing today to strongly oppose the proposed plaque at the Huntington Beach Public Library featuring the acronym "MAGA." This is not just a harmless collection of adjectives— it is a political slogan closely tied to a divisive national movement.Public buildings, especially libraries, should serve all residents,not be used to promote partisan messaging. Beyond being inappropriate,this plaque is also a wasteful use of taxpayer money. The $7,000 allocated for this project could be far better spent on real community needs—whether that's library programs, educational resources, or city services that benefit all Huntington Beach residents.Instead of funding an unnecessary and polarizing plaque, council members should prioritize meaningful investments that serve our entire community. The residents of Huntington Beach already rejected the privatization of our library, sending a clear message that we value it as a public institution. That message should be respected.If the council wishes to celebrate the library's role in our city, let's do so with language that is unifying, nonpartisan, and reflective of our shared values—not by repurposing a slogan that alienates many members of our community. I urge you to reject this plaque and focus on initiatives that truly strengthen and support our city. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Melissa Rellinger From: Kara Tiaui To: suoolementalcommCalsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: MAGA plaque Date: Friday,February 14,2025 11:41:05 AM Youo ptir,o n get email from tigl6.5 gmattcom I earn why thi5 is important I believe it to be absolutely tasteless and hypocritical to spend any money towards a maga plaque on the public library. The city claims queer visibility is divisive yet it's willing to parade a slogan that is not only rooted in hate, but is backed by white supremacists, KKK and nazi sympathizers. Now if having those kinds of people settle into the city is the goal then by all means waste your money. But I would highly suggest you reconsider. From: )ill Wicke To: suoolementalcomm(a)surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Oppose Library 50th Anniversary Plaque! Date: Friday,February 14,2025 11:52:10 AM You C on often get et't'Iad f!'rI�jtF1YAl e hotma com j rn hffh( 5 rrnportant r, ` c I am writing to strongly oppose the City Council's plan to commemorate the HB Central Library's 50th anniversary with a plaque that spells out MAGA.This is not appropriate, not cute, and not clever. And one of the words used to describe the library is alluring which is a synonym for seductive.The HB Central Public Library should be a safe space for the entire community to learn and explore, free from politics. Jill Wicke From: Wendy Bell To: suoolementalcommCa surfcity-hb.org Subject: Insane plaque Date: Friday,February 14,2025 12:22:21 PM [You don't often get email from welcomtowendys@gmail.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] I am shocked and appalled at the idea to add a MAGA sign to the library.How is this worthy of tax payer dollars? This does nothing but to divide us further as many are clearly very unhappy about MAGA actions.Even if HB has many MAGA supporters,this sign has no place in a public library. Sent from my iPhone From: Igoe To: suoolementalcommCalsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Say"No"to the Library Plaque Date: Friday,February 14,2025 12:23:46 PM .v a Ad 5'.' 'a^.-r aT s" z�y^.. ✓ C'e '�'., y�*,a"��i" Yoe cl ant often cget email frorf;VO-14,441gmailsom.Learn whyt ris important Although it may be too late, I ask you to reconsider this decision to put$7,000 of our taxpayer money into a"MAGA"plaque. You can say"MAGA"has another meaning, but the more biased and popularized version will always be what people think of when they first see that acronym. Why is that a problem?Almost daily,there is a group of people supporting "MAGA",harassing the people of Huntington Beach as they try to enjoy the pier, or Main Street, etc. and I fear that this plaque will enable this behavior. Again, it doesn't matter if the acronym associated with the plaque has another meaning, let's not pretend we are not aware of the widely known and used meaning of the acronym. The divide between this statement of, "Make America Great Again"because of who associates with it,will not benefit our library, or make it more welcoming. If anything,this would create a new problem for Huntington residents; especially after officially ridding ourselves of being a sanctuary city. What stands out to me more, is the Friends of the Huntington Beach Library not only raised money for a different plaque, but they would've donated it so $7,000 of our taxpayer money wouldn't go into this waste of materials.Let's be real,we know what"MAGA" stands for,we know who reps it, and we know the message it carries. It's not just"Make America Great Again", or"Magical,Alluring, Galvanizing, and Adventurous", it holds weight.And this will just further the divide,not only between Americans,but between the residents of Huntington Beach.And honestly, it sounds like one of the city council members decided to have their kid make up new adjectives that fit with the letters M,A, G,A. You can make as many excuses for this as you want,but we know what this stands for and who this plaque is really for.It's not for a 50th anniversary gift towards the library, or to improve Huntington Beach, it's to spread a message of submission. That we accept this toxic political message, we accept the divide within our community,that we are okay with not being a sanctuary city and protecting the people of Huntington Beach. _ °r From: Maria Haubrich To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CM0 STAFF) Cc: suoolementalcomm aC)surfcity-hb.orq;Szabo.Matthew Subject: Outrage Over Politicization of the Public Library Date: Friday,February 14,2025 12:59:02 PM Some peopke who received this message donrtoften getemail from mvhaubrich@grail come .i „° inpor�tant �F f s F Dear Members of the Huntington Beach City Council, I am writing to express my profound disappointment and outrage over the decision to approve a commemorative plaque at the Central Library that is nothing more than a thinly veiled political statement.As someone who grew up with this library—a place meant to foster knowledge, inclusion, and community—I am appalled that you have chosen to tarnish its 50th anniversary celebration with an overtly partisan stunt. Let me be absolutely clear:The use of an acrostic that spells out"MAGA" is not accidental, nor is it some innocent tribute to the library's history. It is a blatant attempt to inject political propaganda into a public institution that should remain neutral and welcoming to all. Libraries are sanctuaries of learning, not billboards for political messaging, and yet you have prioritized pushing an ideology over maintaining the integrity of a space meant for everyone in this city. Your actions have made it clear that this City Council does not represent the interests of the entire Huntington Beach community. Instead,you have exploited your position to force an agenda into a space where it has no place.The fact that the commission ignored overwhelming public opposition—both in person and via hundreds of emails— only underscores the arrogance and disregard for the very residents you were elected to serve.You are not governing;you are imposing. This plaque is not a celebration; it is an embarrassment. It is divisive, inappropriate, and a slap in the face to those of us who value public institutions as places of education and inclusivity rather than platforms for political branding. If you are so desperate to pander to your base that you are willing to degrade a beloved library with a dog whistle slogan, then you have failed in your duty as public servants. I demand that you reject this disgraceful plaque and instead dedicate resources to initiatives that genuinely support the library and its mission. If you proceed with this installation, know that history will remember this moment—not as a celebration of a library's 50 years of service, but as the day this City Council chose to debase a public institution for political gain. I urge you to do the right thing and put the community's needs above your own partisan ambitions.The residents of Huntington Beach deserve better. Sincerely, Maria Valdez Haubrich From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcomm(alsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Fw:Library plaque Date: Friday,February 14,2025 1:18:55 PM Get Outlook for iOS From: Marilyn Konowal<mjkonowal@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, February 14, 2025 12:49:31 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.or:> Subject: Library plaque ome,pea f li =re ��fi mess ge � often gel er ta�I from mjk€ ro @g nai( T arp why the tmriortanl y� a ,.' z a w f 1 .i..,.ya.. .. ..x-�+a .,,. --+.....a%:wiV[ruaw...... � u�✓°:ew.w.e.....,....., ......... ,..w.....,..n..........w + `�." To the City Council Member of Huntington Beach This email is a request to not approve the proposed plaque for the 50th anniv•rsary of the Huntington Beach Library. First of all,the cost of$7000 to create this plaque is ridiculous especially wh-n our city is facing a serious budget crisis.Secondly,and most importantly,the plaque has been turned into a poli ical statement with its blatant MAGA spelling of words to describe our library.Our HB Library has never been political and should remain so.A better alternative is needed. Marilyn Konowal 50 year resident and home owner of Huntington Beach and registered voter From: Levin.Shannon To: sunolementalcommOsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Fw:Proposed library plaque Date: Friday,February 14,2025 1:19:08 PM Get Outlook for iOS From: BETTY<vonbetty@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, February 14, 2025 12:45:45 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Proposed library plaque Same peaple whaLreceivel this rdessage do ntoften�t ai� ite4Wmcnet :4arn why this i.;;;:1 n0 3 F St4 yjriportant ,,, y u Dear Mayor Burns and Council Members, If this is not the correct address for my communication, pleased me the favor of forwarding it to the appropriate recipients. While I am not personally a resident of your city, my son and family are residents, and I have often enjoyed visiting your city and, and in particular your library. I was very distressed to learn today about the proposed text on the plaque commemorating the 50 years of your library's existence. While the individual words could sound beautiful, the choice of inserting the MAGA not- at-all-hidden arrangement of wording ruins the whole celebration and divides your city rather than uniting it. Why would you want to do that? Please think it over again and act in a way that your entire lovely city could be unified in this celebration. Sincerely, Betty Kuehn Anacortes, Wa. From: Levin,Shannon To: suoolementalcommCa surfcity-hb.orq Subject: _Fw:Library Plaque Date: Friday,February 14,2025 1:20:45 PM Get Outlook for iOS From:Sara Walk-<saracwalk@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, February 14, 2025 9:52:44 AM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.or:> Subject: Library Plaque me eo le re cued this messaged€artoften get ema:l tom saracwa k@a gr sa►l com')earn whythiss You are showing me you don't care about the city or the peopl- living in it,you care about pushing your own ideology. YOU are the voice of the people 'b f Huntington Beach,not for a President half of us didn't vote for. And I know none of you 11 read this and actually care, I know you will just push aside my thoughts and feelings because they don't matter to you because I don't think the same way as you. It breaks my heart o think that the people representing my city only represent their self interests. If that sn't anti American I don't know what is. But I still felt the need to voice my opinion because p:rt of me hopes that someone will actually care about all the people in the city and not just t e ones that think like them. I am so confused with how you all think as a city council that ou represent all of HB when you go out of your way to push your own agenda. Winning does not mean ALL of the city voted for you. The plaque at the library for 50 years,with an •,cronym of MAGA on it, is such a misuse of your positions and is absolutely disgusting. I • T IS MY LIBRARY. I have been taking my kids there since they were born.And in n e way should it have any representation of ANY political party whatsoever,because in t e next 50 years there will be other Presidents, other political parties in charge. This is AMERICA built on differences of opinions and MAG• will go away eventually. And you guys are leaving behind in our city a plaque on an ideolo_, that will not last forever. What MAKES America great is, learning FROM our mistakes (because there are many) and becoming better,building on the inclusion of ALL people not Oust ones that fit in a conservative MAGA bubble, loving and helping your neighbo is and building up something amazing not tearing it down because you can and have the po er to do so. I KNOW not everyone thinks alike and I am ok with that,I don't want that, u at is how America should be. But steam rolling over each other doesn't progress anything. he next city council will steam roll over whatever you guys do to fit THEIR agenda,that is th, precedent that you want to set? If you want to make lasting change you need to be the vo ce of the WHOLE city. I am a Christian mom of three and very involved in the community a d I am embarrassed of our city. Sara Walk From: michael muller To: supplemental ommsurfcitv-hb.orq Subject: Library plaque Date: Friday,February 14,2025 2:00:25 PM [You don't often get email from michaelmuller78@yahoo.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification,] 7K is a huge waste of money for what is essentially a troll job.Why is"MAGA"on a library plaque? It's going to attract negative attention,attract vandals,and cost the taxpayers even more$. The library deserves to be honored, but in a less decisive,more cost effective manner. Sent from my iPhone From: karen montenegro To: suaolementalcommla surfcity-hb.orq Cc: karen montenegro Subject: Stop the MAGA plaque Date: Friday,February 14,2025 2:00:26 PM *kit often get email from mzmontekc r©g tcorn I earnwhy this r"s r por`a We the people of Huntington Beach who do not repeat,DO NOT approve the mega plaque to be placed on the library or anywhere in Huntington Beach. I have been a resident of Huntington Beach for 45 years. Banning books and now this Remember what we are saying now when the next city Council vote comes up. You can put this plaque up in your home, in your garage, In your kitchen,not on our PUBLIC library or any PUBLIC building in our city of Huntington Beach STOP THE PLAQUE! Kind regards, Karen Montenegro From: Collin Murray To: suoolementalcommOsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: No library plaque! Date: Friday,February 14,2025 2:22:30 PM You don`t often gat email from jmufray 832 u�gmait cor Ceara v ht EsJm art r� R s r y In addition to spending$7000 on a plaque being a gross mismanagement of city funds,the attempt to sneak MAGA onto said plaque serves to further divide our citizens when we should be seeking unity. The plaque is overwhelmingly unpopular, as indicated my the hundreds of citizens who spoke out against it when public comments were requested. Why has the city council chosen to unanimously ignore the will of its people? Stop this outrage now. James Murray 25 year HB resident From: Russell Neal To: suonlementalcomm( surfcity-hb.org Subject: Agenda Item 20-Library Plaque Date: Friday,February 14,2025 2:26:40 PM I am in favor of the plaque design commemorating the 50th anniversary of the library.as recommended by the Community&Library Services Commission. I am aware of the complaints of some over the MAGA theme, but would point out that(1) it does reflect the moment in which we live, and(2)that previous councils have used the library for far more explicit, and to some of us, offensive political purposes. There is nothing wrong with wanting to make America great again, or wanting to make Huntington Beach great again either! Russ Neal Huntington Beach From: Paula Schaefer To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF suoolementalcommltsurfcity-hb,orq Subject: VOTE NO on 2/18 Agenda Item#20 HBPL Plaque Date: Friday,February 14,2025 3:23:05 PM City Council Members: You are urged to vote NO on this item. Surely,you are capable of being more cognizant of the fact that commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the most important architectural feature of our city deserves a more dignified and sophisticated plaque. The proposed designs are in clear violation of the HBPL's display policy. The Huntington Beach Public Library has adopted the Library Display Policy, which states: "Displays should not promote a specific religion or political party." Each of the proposed designs promotes both religion and a political party, and therefore violates the Library Display Policy that the majority of this City Council approved in 2023. Surely, you are capable of being more cognizant of the fact that commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the most important architectural feature of our city deserves a more dignified and sophisticated plaque. Paula A. Schaefer From: aciancioCalsocaLrr.com To: suoolementalcomm(a)surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Library Plaque Date: Friday,February 14,2025 4:46:39 PM You dony oen a:t fromrr a oancic� � � am why s rrsp rtar� k � u,< a».z..x...>...�,. ..,,..,. .,y!.r,..✓�oG�:R� '^` Dear HB City Council, The plaque celebrating the Huntington Beach Library's 50th anniversary would be and is appropriate if the "Magical, Alluring, Galvanizing, Adventurous" adjectives are eliminated. Using these ill-suited adjectives on a bronze commemorative plaque demeans the City Council members by making them look foolish and petty for generations to come: Its an obvious stretch to try to use these inappropriate adjectives when commemorating a library's 50th anniversary. Perhaps Andrew Carnegie's quote on libraries could be substituted "The best means of benefiting the community is to place within its reach the ladders upon which the aspiring can rise." Please consider the historical perspective and replace or eliminate the adjectives on this plaque Art Ciancio aciancio@socal.rr.com (714) 329-0923 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting:Date: 2/28/2025 Agenda Item No; 20 (25-102) From: Vincent Tizianj To: sunolementalcommCalsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: MAGA library plaque Date: Friday,February 14,2025 9:46:18 PM [You don't often get email from vtiziani@icloud.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentication] I've lived in hb/fv my entire life and it's a shame to see our beautiful library politicized.Keep the library a free and open place,remove this attempt to solidify maga in a place that should be welcoming to everyone looking to learn. Sent from my iPhone From: ,Jodi Baldel To: 5uoolementalcommasurfcity-hb.or4 Subject: Library Plaque Date: Saturday,February 15,2025 12:22:12 AM 7 You don t often get emailfroftjddirdief@grrtail.com.I earn why this,F importarl* To the HB City Council, I am writing in opposition of the new sign that is to be established at the library. I understand the implications of trying to give the acronym MAGA a different perspective;however, MAGA now has connotations deeply connected to the extreme right wing. The City Council is supposed to be neutral in their political stance,representing all residents of HB.Approving this sign demonstrates the Council's aligning with this extreme right. This "MAGA" representation is the equivalent of trying to find an alternate, less offensive, meaning for a flag with a Swaztika on it. There is no way to water down this symbol and what it represents.Now,FIB intends to post a sign on the library,where the meaning behind MAGA has strong,polarizing indications. This symbolism made public can increase polarization within our city. Again, I'm in opposition of the sign being posted. I hope the Council starts looking for ways to unify this City,rather than intentionally taking steps to polarize the citizens further. Respectfully, Jodi Baldel HB resident since 2010 From: zaft.iennifer(a)icloud.com To: 5uoolementalcomm4surfcity-hb.org Subject: Light show may violate law Date: Saturday,February 15,2025 7:14:51 AM [You don't often get email from zaft.jennifer@icloud.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] Sent from my iPhone The City Council is so crass-obviously not funded locally by people who care about the community. A three year electronic air show contract? This will disturb nesting animals that are protected under federal law. And we insist they change the"Alluring"on the MAGA plaque to"Apolitical"so it's obvious how infantile the CC is. From: Judy Morris To: 5urolementalcomm a(�surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Items 20-Library Plaque&24-Flowers of the Sky Date: Saturday,February 15,2025 7:25:21 AM Item 20-Library Plaque Public libraries should be apolitical.Names of City Council members and politically appointed Library Services Commission members do not belong on this plaque. The MAGA acronym and"in God We Trust"are not appropriate to include on a plaque that purports to commemorate 50 years of public library services, by any stretch of the imagination. The current city council has not been supportive of HBPL. They have been openly critical of educated, highly experienced librarians' choices regarding the childrens' book collection by alleging that there was pornographic material in the children's library, but have yet to identify any such material. One council member has gone so far as to publicly insinuate that a former council member was a pedophile because he stated he would not hesitate to read a book the current council member referred to as a"pedophile's dream"to his own child. City Council's recent e-mails to residents requesting feedback about their"petition signing experience" appear to be an attempt to block a legal, democratic grass roots effort to simply keep the treasured HBPL as it currently exists. Why not request community input in advance, or have a contest for residents to submit their ideas to showcase the library rather than creating a promotional tool for the current City Council and Library Commission members?This was a missed opportunity for the City Council to attempt to unite rather than continuing to divide the community. There is no doubt the library is, and has always been a wonderful place for children. Apparently the folks whose names are listed on the plaque aren't aware that adults are also welcome to utilize and enjoy the library. This plaque is an abomination rather than a commemoration. Item 24-Flowers of the Sky I believe the 6-8 month length of time that this project will occupy space within Central Park, and the resulting foot and automobile traffic would be excessive activity for our beautiful park and surrounding areas. Maximum projections of 900 visitors and 300 vehicles per show at 4 shows per night will likely create many traffic log jams in the surrounding areas and a great deal of foot traffic within the park. This project will undermine the natural habitat and peaceful nature of the park that residents of Huntington Beach deserve. Please do not approve the project. Judy Morris 31 year resident of Huntington Beach From: Iciancioroberts To: sunolementalcomm(asurfcity-hb.orq Subject HB Central library 50th Anniversary Commemorative Plaque Date: Saturday,February 15,2025 7:27:39 AM Dear HB City Council, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the current version of a proposed bronze plaque intended to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Huntington Beach Central Library. While celebrating the legacy of this vital institution is worthwhile,the wording contained on this plaque does not honor the library's contributions; instead, it serves as a poorly disguised political statement. This is inappropriate and an irresponsible use of public resources at a time when our city faces massive budget cuts and a severe deficit crisis. True leadership requires prioritizing fiscal responsibility over sentiment. Simply removing the MAGA portion would not only eliminate unnecessary political messaging but could reduce the plaque's size—and cost—by at least 25%. I still recall with pride today,the contribution our family made to the library fund over 30 years ago in memory of my grandfather. We chose this memorial donation because we believed it would be a meaningful way to symbolically honor his legendary love of knowledge, learning and civic engagement. If any values or adjectives should be spelled out, they should be these,not an acronym aimed at ideological grandstanding.A plaque celebrating the library's 50 years of service, should reflect timeless ideals and its lasting impact,not a particular political slogan, figure,party, or era. If you wish to honor the Central Library, do so in a way that truly benefits the institution and the people it serves. Use city resources to maintain and improve it,not to prop up a self-serving political spectacle. It is deeply disheartening to see those who were elected to represent my conservative values— principles like responsible fiscal stewardship,respect for public trust, and a focus on community needs—engaging in a petty display of power that lacks integrity. Do not mistake votes for your leadership as consent to engage in symbolic theatrics that alienate,provoke, and diminish the credibility of our local government. As leaders, be mindful of the legacy you are crafting, as history will judge not only your policies but also the honor with which you served. Will you be remembered for making meaningful contributions to our community, or for prioritizing divisive, self-serving gestures over real leadership? I urge you to reconsider this decision and instead focus on genuinely serving the needs of this community.Let's return to the work of making Huntington Beach a place of principled leadership,not empty showmanship. The residents of this city deserve better. Sincerely, L. Roberts From: Margie Lewis To: suoolementalcomm aAsurfcity-hb,orq Subject Library Plaque Date: Saturday,February 15,2025 7:52:04 AM • •You don t oft4gi i atl'from leuwls65margl a tg°rnatlt In !Pam why t po!LaIt Dear Members of the Huntington Beach City Council, I urge you to reject the proposed design for a plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary of the wonderful Huntington Beach Library. Using"MAGA,"even though it's portrayed as an acronym for something other than how it is normally understood in today's world,is terribly wrong.It needlessly politicizes the library,one of the jewels of our city. The library is open to all;and everyone in the city,regardless of their political leanings,should feel welcome.At no time should the library be identified with any political slogans or partisanship. Please vote no on approving this proposal.Our library and our city deserve something much,much better. Sincerely, Marjorie Lewis 3201 Moritz Dr,Huntington Beach,CA 92649 From: Diana Lithgow To: sugplementalcommCla surfcity-hb.org Subject: No MAGA Plaque for HB Library Date: Saturday,February 15,2025 7:56:02 AM You don t o ten get enact Dear Huntington Beach City Council, I strongly object to the proposal to install a MAGA PLAQUE in our Huntington Beach Library. Politics aside,the plaque is divisive,ugly, and the designer ignored the accomplishments of the HB Library in it's 50 year history. Please have a plaque designed to HONOR the Library and include all citizens of Huntington Beach, and not focus on political nonsense. Outraged, Diana and Douglas Lithgow 42-year Homeowners Huntington Beach City - 19841 Flagstone Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92646 714-964-4145 Diana Lithgow, PhD,DNP,RN, FNP-BC, FAANP Professor of Nursing College of Graduate Nursing Western University of Health Science 909-469-5523(CGN Office) DLithgow@Western U.edu From: Maria Sugranes To: supolementalcommCla surfcity-hb.orq Subject: City Agenda Date: Saturday,February 15,2025 9:30:14 AM 1) $7,000 for a plaque is ridiculous. Don't do it. 2) A light show in Central Park will disturb our prized habitat. Move it to the beach. 3) Accept the petitions the citizens of HB signed. Move on from this issue. 4) Please pay attention to city issues not national ones Maria Sugranes HB homeowner since 1973 From: John Gramatd To: suoolementalcomm(@surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Library Plaque Date: Saturday,February 15,2025 9:53:43 AM [You don't often get email from gramata@yahoo.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/hearnAboutSenderldentification] That plaque is embarrassing. We have a council of children. Can someone google 50th anniversary plaque and look at how a proper plaque honoring a 50th anniversary should look. Was this designed by someone's 10 year old kid? Being conservative is a good thing,being petty children is not.What does maga have to do with a library? If you are going to do grade school assignments on a public plaque,at least pick a word relevant to a library... -John Sent from my iPhone From: Michele Burgess To: supolementalcommCa surfcity-hb.orq;CITY COUNCIL,(INCL.CMO STAFF) Subject: 2/18/25 City Council Meeting,Agenda Item#20,File#25-102 Date: Saturday,February 15,2025 11:02:30 AM DO NOT Approve the Design of a Plaque Celebrating the Huntington Beach Public Library's 50th Anniversary as Recommended by the Community & Library Services Commission (puppets who rubber stamp anything councilmembers tell them to) It's wonderful that-the 50th anniversary of the Huntington Beach Public Library is being recognized with a bronze plaque. However.... Instead of celebrating the library's rich history and contributions, and its 50 years of service as a vital (not virtual) resource for education, literacy, and community engagement, it is a very expensive self-serving monument to a long list of partisan politicians, political appointees, an acting city manager, one valuable librarian, and an ideology known as MAGA with a nod to Christianity. More words are used to name individuals and titles for people who just happen to be in office in 2025 than for the library itself. The library has been here for 50 years, the councilmembers a couple of years or less, the commission members a couple of years or only a couple of months. Recognizing the longevity and community value of our beloved public library is the reason for this plaque, but you sure can't tell by the design. Even the name of the library is in a small font. The MAGA allusion (Magical, Alluring, Galvanizing, Adventurous) is pathetic and juvenile. "Alluring" and "Galvanizing" are really dumb; you could have closed your eyes and picked any adjective that starts with A or G and done better. The large, ornate eagle? Militaristic and reminiscent of Nazism. In God We Trust? Partial to one religion and feels like you're designing a coin. Do curtains in the upper corners represent the nefarious shenanigans going on behind the scenes, which will ultimately be revealed? So thoughtful that you included little logos for the city and the library. Seriously, politics have no place on a public, taxpayer-funded building, especially a library that should be welcoming to all. Even the language is bizarre. A sanctuary for children to feel safe, valued and free to grow? Only if they're not gay. The library is for people of all ages, religions (or not), and sexual orientation/gender identity. Why a distinction between councilman and council woman (which should actually be one word)? Because you believe there are only two genders, as assigned at birth? Who designed this poor excuse for what should be a nonpartisan commemorative to the library? You claim there was input from the community. Who, exactly, were these people? The MAGA community? Certainly not any of the librarians. The word salad proposed by Chad Williams clutters the terrible design even more. What a mess. Who would be paid an exorbitant $7,000 to produce and install the plaque? Let's see the details of the cost estimate. Why would the library's maintenance fund be raided to pay for it? You now claim you have donations to cover the cost. Who contributed? Ed Laird? Kevin Elliott? Calvary Chapel members? Here's a better idea to celebrate our much-loved, award-winning public library, an architectural gem. Get the entire community involved and hold a design competition. Hold one or more fund-raising events to solicit donations for a classy plaque that doesn't honor politicians and their ideology, but the library itself. This would result in a more appropriate design, and the library's maintenance account could be better used for something like repairing the fountains. I strongly urge you to reject the proposed design and language for the plaque. You can —and should —do better. Make Authoritarians Go Away Michele Burgess HB resident since 1961 From: }i.Delaney To: suoolementalcommOsurf itv-hb.orq Subject: Public Comment Central Library 50th Year Anniversary Plaque Date: Saturday,February 15,2025 11:25:13 AM 3�zf�"'v��a +�s��. �.��"�y � 1 soften ge 6r,na• °' 1{delaney@gma" dco "'" 4:ith Is importantr � 3 4a�a� " ,.....,..,.w ,....�,w,.,. ...,.e7,�� .�a�#. z4f., To the Council Members of Huntington Beach, I am writing in Public Comment regarding the Central Library 50 Year Anniversary commemorative plaque. When I was a child my since departed grandmother,then a HB resident,took me to the Central Library often to check out books, and I'd accompany her through the"non-children" stacks as well, exposing me to a world of knowledge bigger than myself. She collected all her spare change in large jars, and when they were all full we'd deposit them in the large donation box with the creature (my memory says dragon). We'd also walk through the park, and she'd buy me some corn kernels from the park cafe to feed the ducks. We'd walk around the library fountains-I was very excited when they were renovated and running again. I also used this library throughout my schooling in HB. I attended Smith, Seacliff,Dwyer and am a HBHS alumna.My father also graduated from HBHS. I moved to HB in 4th grade, and because of my grandmother I had spent more time at the Central Library than most of my peers who had lived in HB since birth.My experiences at this library were formative to who I am today. Some background now provided, I am deeply disheartened by the proposed content of the plaque. It is an affirming nod to the Trump administration, and it is disingenuous to say otherwise,MAGA masquerading as a switched up acronym akin to the spelling and vocabulary lessons K-8 teachers create for their students (M is for...). It's not sincere. It is childish. Politicizing a public library is hurtful to me and my grandmother's memory and above all to curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge. I also feel that a graphic reflecting the uniqueness of the library(ex. located in a park setting,HB's surf culture,marine life, etc.)and something that appeals to both children and adults would be more impactful than a generic eagle and American flag that looks like clip art plopped at the top. This isn't to say patriotism doesn't have a place-it's that celebrating local pride and what makes the HB Central Library unique should take the forefront here. As the content and design stands today, both my grandmother and myself would have felt very uncomfortable.Kids pick up on this, and it would have made me feel unwelcome.As an adult, it makes me feel unwelcome.I truly hope the Council will see the error in this plaque design, from the content to the design execution, and will make changes accordingly. I know the City Council is very supportive of the Trump administration, but you have a duty to represent and advocate for all of Huntington Beach,not just your personal and narrow ideologies. Please do what the Central Library taught me: to know the world and human experience is bigger than oneself. Sincerely, Hayley Delaney From: nkheller )aol.com To: suoolementalcomm4surfcity-hb.orq Subject Library Plaque Date: Saturday,February 15,2025 12:34:26 PM You ort` to rt c et e ail from nklie4l rC a� coat L arrt ivhy hr `s i ar I am a resident of Huntington Beach and I have become extremely concerned with the direction of this current City Council. Frankly, it has become embarrassing to disclose my hometown name. The proposed plaque with the obvious agenda of celebrating the MAGA cult is not in synch with what the city or library should represent. The city attorney took off for DC to work for t-rump and has left the city in a legal quagmire that may be very costly in so many counts. From: Andrew Einhorn To: suoolementalcommCa)surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Plaque Date: Saturday,February 15,2025 12:50:43 PM Attention HB Council, The $7,000 library plaque with a MAGA reference is a blatant political statement and has absolutely no place in celebrating our library's 50th anniversary. This is yet another shameless attempt to sow division in our city. It's disgraceful and unacceptable. Huntington Beach deserves leadership that prioritizes the well-being of its residents, not petty partisan stunts. Sincerely, Andrew Einhorn, 40+year resident of HB P.S. Why do we have council members who vape during meetings making decisions for our city? You're an embarrassment. From: drvnerson(@earthlink.net To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL,CM0 STAFF);suoolementalcomm(asurfdty-hb.orq Subject: 2-18-25 Council Meeting _ Date: Saturday,February 15,2025 2:00:04 PM As the city council considers items 22 and 23 regarding the two petitions to protect our library on the agenda for February 18th,you have choices to make. You can simply accept the actions requested by the petitions,you can put the items on the next general election ballot, or you can call fora special election for those ballot measures. Let's take agenda item 22,the request to repeal the ordinance that created the book review committee,first. The ordinance has been in place since March of 2024,yet that commission does not exist, nor has it done any work. Given that you have a stated goal to make the government more efficient and to cut costs, clearly the most appropriate choice for this item is to simply accept and adopt what the petitions request:the deletion of Chapter 2.66 of title 2, i.e.,the abolishment of the Community Parent Guardian Review Board. That decision essentially costs the city nothing to implement and actually saves money by not having to buy multiple copies of books for review. It also streamlines operations by removing the minimum twice a year commission review process that could easily take over a year to approve or reject a book. The second most responsible decision you can take is to simply decide to put the measure on the next general election ballot. Again,since the commission does not exist and is performing no work,there is no negative impact on operations, and putting a ballot measure on a general election ballot is the least expensive path to a city-wide election. Calling for a special election is the most expensive option, and,given the city's financial straits,clearly an irresponsible choice. The choices for item 23 regarding public operation of the library system are much the same. Accepting what the petitions request has zero financial impact unless the council once again tries to outsource library operations. And given that the library's operational costs are a very small percentage of the city's budget, it's not the most fruitful place to look for cost savings. Perhaps you might look at the city attorney's office whose personnel cost increased 35%since 2022 and whose primary attorney has amongst the highest compensation of any municipal attorney in the state. Once again,the second most responsible action is to place the measure on the next general election ballot. As with item 22,the most cost-effective method to hold an election is the council chooses not to accept the first option. And, like with item 22,choosing to call for a special election is the most expensive and least responsible choice to make. (And we all remember that you chose to spend an extra$300K- $400K to put measures A, B,and C on the primary ballot, rather than waiting for the general election.) So we will all be watching closely to see if you really care about being fiscally responsible,or if it's just a buzzword you like to use to attack programs that don't knuckle under to you,while ignoring the fiscal implications of things you like. Next, on to item 20—the supposed 50th Anniversary Library Plaque. By now, it cannot be lost on you the amount of outrage that the public has over this abomination of a plaque. Fully 90% of the speakers at the Library and Community Services Commission meeting opposed the plaque in its current form. Supplemental communications were essentially universal in their condemnation. No one is opposed to a plaque celebrating our library—that's what the plaque is supposed to do. The proposed plaque had zero public input, is a massive departure from established design guidelines,violates the library own posting guidelines,and is a celebration of your political point of view—not a celebration of our library. You may think this is some clever one-up on your political opponents, but it's really just another wedge creating more divisiveness in our city. You should be ashamed. Finally,we come to the Flowers of the Sky proposal—item 24. You saw the public outcry when you tried to slide it through on the consent calendar. You have taken little, if any,of the feedback you received. There have been no public meetings, no discussion of how noise, light, and parking will affect the surrounding neighborhoods and wildlife. The EIR amendment glibly states that lights and speakers are"angled away"from neighborhoods. That shows a fundamental misunderstanding of wave theory and how sound and light propagate,which is omnidirectionally. It also seems to state that, because mats are being used for the walkway, no damage to the area will occur. Really? How about the grandstands,the water basin for the fountains,the walls or fences to partition the area off from the rest of the park? How can these items be in place for eight months of the year without doing damage? How was the$50,000 restoration fee calculated? Is that per year,or over the three-to-four-year life of the contract? What recourse does the city have if the restoration is not up to snuff? You were encouraged to consider other sites. I see no evidence that you have done so. The only change I see from your previous attempt is that there is now a contract for us to review. What I don't see is any financial analysis the suggests what the net revenue the city can hope to gain from this event. And I emphasize net revenue, because, like in the airs how settlement,you are committing the city to provide parking, parking attendants and enforcement, public safety,etc. So,we are incurring expenses for the benefit of the promoter, but I don't see anywhere those expenses are explicitly covered. They apparently are supposed to come out of our revenue from ticket sales and parking, but I see no analysis for the citizens to review. And frankly,with at least two other similar established shows within easy driving distance, I'd like to see some market analysis on the appetite for such shows. Three to four shows a night for six months every year for three years is over a million people a year—more than three times the total population of Huntington Beach. What evidence do you have that there's a market for 3-4 million visitors for this show? Maybe the decision should be based on something a bit more factual than the fact that Tony's consultant buddy from Ventura brought this to the city council. David Rynerson From: Mary To: 5uoolementalcommCa surfcity-hb,orq Subject: Feb 18 Agenda Items Date: Saturday,February 15,2025 3:09:47 PM • don'to tenget ernai from sassyone5S2@a grnacl-corn t, a why this is-important A a g I am opposed to any city plaques becoming political,regardless of party. Don't politicize our library. Everyone I have spoke to is against this travesty to our beautiful Central Park. You will not be popular if this gets approved. The park is a place for peace and serenity.Not a light show.Not to mention the disturbance to the wildlife. Please listen to your constituents. From: Mary Taddeo To: suoclementalcommCa�surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Maga plaque Date: Saturday,February 15,2025 3:20:00 PM [You don't often get email from mmouset66@yahoo.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentiftcation] I strongly object to the politicization of the library by placing a plaque associated with right wing ideology at the entrance.The library should be a safe zone for all people and free from political leanings. A better slogan would be:Huntington Beach Library-enlightenment one page at a time. Claiming that"make America great"is a good thing,is just a blatant attempt to curry favor with the current administration.You are not fooling anyone. Sent from my iPad From: Sharon Cohoon To: 5uoolementalcomm(Msurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Library plaque Date: Saturday,February 15,2025 7:18:01 PM Celebrations of our library anniversary should be timeless. A plaque that instead spells out MAGA in adjectives that seem arbitrarily chosen and have no connection with what the library is all about does not meet that criteria. Years from now and I suspect not that many this addition to an otherwise fine plaque will be embarrassing. Don't go ahead with this. This is stupid. Sent from my iPhone From: Carol Daus To: suoolementalcommCalsurfcity-hb.arq;CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFFI Subject: In Opposition to Plaque Appeoval Date: Saturday,February 15,2025 9:02:36 PM Dear Council Members, I oppose the design and wording of the library plaque. Why? 1)A public library commemorative plaque should not contain political slogans and messaging. The commissioners are disingenuous in stating that"MAGA" is not a political phrase. 2) There is no reference to the world-famous architect who designed this incredible building. 3) There is no reference to all the volunteers and patrons who have contributed so much over 50 years to make HBPL's Central Library one of the best libraries in the state. 4)The word choices are peculiar,particularly"alluring"which also means seductive. Please rethink this proposed plaque's design. It's embarrassing and polarizing for our city. Thank you, Carol Daus 30-year resident of HB From: Julie Bixby To: suoolementalcommesurfcity-hb.org Subject: Re:Council agenda 2/18/2025,multiple items Date: Sunday,February 16,2025 7:46:41 AM you don't often'get email from julaeC bixby orc Learn why this is import n To Council persons Of-ail-genders, faiths and creeds: RE: Item 25-102 - Design of Library Anniversary Plaque The City Council is blatantly using a City resource for its own political gain. The font size of the front-and-center MAGA acrostic is so much larger than that of"Huntington Beach Central Library", and there's so much star- spangled fluff around it, that the plaque looks like it's recognizing 50 years of MAGA, a well-known political movement, rather than the City's Library. Further adding to the plaque's political message, it displays the individual names and offices of the loud and proud MAGA elected officials. The City's Code of Ethics - you did read it, didn't you? - says "I do not use my office or the resources of the City for personal or political gain." Plastering a political logo/acronym with your name and office on a City resource sounds very much like using a City resource for political gain, which violates the Code of Ethics. RE: Items 25-087 & 25-126 pertaining to placing the Citizens Initiatives on the ballot Deputy City Manager Jennifer Carey, who prepared these two RCAs, gets creative - to put it politely - with the fiscal impact of placing the citizen initiatives on the General Election ballot. She writes for both 25-087 & 25- 126: "The next General Election would be November 3, 2026. Should the City Council elect to submit for this date, the cost would range from $340,515 to $399,499. If the City Council decides to include the second citizen initiative... an additional cost of approximately $8,500 would be incurred for both scenarios." This makes it sound like the cost of including a single initiative on a GE ballot is an astounding six figures, yet somehow tacking on a second initiative adds a mere $8,500. This is a false narrative. Less than a year ago, the text of a similar RCA, 24-465, which was co-written by Carey, read simple and clear: "The estimated additional cost to place one Charter amendment measure on the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot is $10,000, bringing the total estimated cost for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election to $310,000. (emphasis added) Funds to cover this amount are budgeted in FY 2024/25 Election Account No. 10010201.69505." How in the world did the cost of adding one item to a GE ballot go from $10,000 to $300,000+ in less than a year? It didn't, although the phrasing of the current RCAs implies that it did, thereby misleading the public (and possibly the Council) that adding just one ballot initiative would be an enormous expenditure it can't afford. Moreover, RCAs 25-087 & 25-126 don't mention that funds are always provided in the City's budget to cover basic General Election costs, expanding the false narrative that the City can't afford to put the (supposedly costly) citizen initiatives on a GE ballot. Had the current RCAs been written in the same clear verbiage as the prior 24-465, this false impression wouldn't exist. The City Council needs to stop playing games and stop fabricating excuses (including the "were you lied to" survey) to avoid placing the lawfully submitted citizen initiatives on the 2026 General Election ballot. RE: Item 25-017 — Flowers of the Sky License Agreement I'm disturbed by the City's selling out of its parkland to try to make a quick buck. The ends don't justify the means. I'm also particularly dismayed by the vendor's obligation of "Shall provide a complimentary hospitality package that includes 400 complimentary VIP hospitality passes for the event per year for use by City's employees and representatives." 400 VIP passes per year? It seems a rather excessive number of freebies being doled out. It also begs the question of how, exactly, these hundreds of yearly freebies serve "a legitimate public purpose of the City... consistent with state law" per Resolution No. 2013-23. (emphasis added) Requiring the distribution of 400 VIP passes sounds awfully like bribery to me, a "pay to play" scheme (aka, we'll let you hold your event if you give us a bucket load of free passes to attend it). The City doesn't need to be so greedy. Cutting the number of passes in half to 200 (or cutting even fewer to 100), you still have a generous allotment for whatever "legitimate public purpose" premise you come up with. Julie Bixby Huntington Beach From: )en Bledsoe To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)suoolementalcommOsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Library plaque Date: Sunday,February 16,2025 8:33:05 AM Some peo 'e who receive&thiqkheSgagedOn't often get emalt from jenbieefsoe6 itcorm Learntw t s ifnoolapt Hello, I am writing to voice my objection to the proposed plaque in honor of the library's 50th. As for the plaque,the presence of the eagle at the center top bears distinct resemblance to the symbol of the luftwaffe (hopefully this was a'mistake). The actual library logo is quite small, and I see that you intend to enshrine your names on the plaque which is meant to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the library. The black and gold color selection is offensive as well (proud boys colors,hopefully also a mistake, and not a pattern when considered together with the eagle). To cry about budget shortfalls,while wasting money on this disingenuous "commemoration" in an attempt to flex is petty and divisive. For a town who relies on tourist dollars,I hate to see our city in the national news for stunts like this. As for the library petitions, I have not received the emails that others have which question whether those who signed were misinformed or misled as to the contents of the petitions. Nor have I received phone calls questioning the same. So, I'd like to get out in front of that: I knowingly signed both petitions,having read their contents ahead of time. Please stop stalling and obfuscating. The signatures were in excess of the number needed, and the OC Registrar of Voters certified. This should proceed to the next step. Please do the will of the people. And I'm still opposed to the proposed light show in Central Park,though I appreciate Casey's response to my prior email. Jennifer Bledsoe From: elizabeth Callaghan To: suoplementalcommCaisurfcity-hb.org Subject: Library plague Date: Sunday,February 16,2025 8:45:17 AM sae dart c 1 om ebzai art �I!�� a�C crrn learn whyr this important The plaque does not represent the library at all! It is very ugly...I support moving forward with the library ballots and keep this institution the way it has been the previous 50 years!!! Elizabeth Callaghan resident of HB for 40 years From: cornetto45()earthlink,net To: supplementalcommasurfcity-hb.orcr,CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CM0 STAFF1 Subject: Item 20,25-102 Date: Sunday,February 16,2025 9:08:54 AM Dear City Council To truly honor the history, architecture, and purpose of the Huntington Beach Public Library, consider the following alternative plaque options: Option 1:Architectural&Community Legacy Option2: Honoring the Library's Mission Option 3:Celebrating Civic Engagement&Intellectual Freedom Architectural & Community Legacy Huntington Beach Public Library Celebrating 50 Years of Knowledge, Community, a n d Architectural Excellence. Designed by Richard and Dion Neutra, this library stands as a Landmark of mid- century modern design, blending nature, tight, and space to foster learning and connection. For five decades, it has been a center of education, civic engagement, and- cultural growth, ensuring access to'knowledge for alt. "The true value of a library is not in the books it holds, but in the minds it opens," Established 19751 Commemorated 2025 htt Wt. ‘.t0 1,4"1 At fri ,ARAltIls1 ,.P1 1.1ttug thi hh ,Ibtrur .14,yori'reo hot Cotmolli /143Da ontriltmort vtat Conn,Ir. • Honoring the Library's Mission Huntington Beach Public Library A Sanctuary for Learning & Discovery Since 1975 For 50 years,this library has served as a pillar of free access to knowledge,a gathering space for the community,and a beacon for those seekingto explore,and grow. Built with the vision of inclusion and Lifelong education,this library remains dedicated to ensuring freedom of information and intellectual curiosityfor future generations. "Dedicated to the people of Huntington Beach,past,present,and future." Established 1975 Commemorated 2025 crry couNcit Pm hum, Gr:1;:rt kt.0 11,ellArL lom 1J,tml th,hh 1..ahohr. t hc,i‘‘Itihow. ihow gam/Pto hat On0ud1;10(1/1 01110sTIM2 Celebrating Civic Engagement & Intellectual Freedom Huntington Beach Public Library A Community Hub for Knowledge,Culture,and Civic Engagement Since its founding in 1975,the Huntington Beach Public Library has been a place of learning,discourse,and discovery—open to all who seek knowledge and connection. We honor-the generations who have read,learned,and gathered within these • walls,and reaffirm our commitmentto inteltectualfreedom,inclusion,and public access. "A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life."—Henry Ward Beecher Established 1975 I Commemorated 2025 CITY COUNCIL t ast,WIK:otk t:rao, 41.1.,,tan th,lt3r;: iotis ittiEett ‘1.011 4,114,31'6 dila., ith NI thou- OM,./Oita PI L ftinF10,nret t t tor tettoolt - Charles Jackson, a 23 year resident of Huntington Beach From: Mark Tonkovich To: suoplementalcommCla surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Flowers of Light and Library plaque Date: Sunday,February 16,2025 9:27:30 AM Dear Mayor Burns,Mayor Pro Tern McKeon and City Council members, Hope you all are doing well. This e-mail reflects the thoughts of my wife,son and I,two homeowners in HB. We do not feel it is proper of Symphony of Flowers to take over a good portion of our Central Park.This is not a small task and will deprive us of this area of the park for months upon end.It will disrupt the use of the park and have an effect on the surrounding area. Please do not enact this. As for the library plaque,We voted for Trump 3 times,I have several MAGA hats and Trump flag.We voted for all of you too.As much as I agree with MAGA, we do not feel its incorporation into the plaque is the right thing to do, it actually seems immature.We recommend redesign it without the MAGA. We also feel the library petitions are just wasting our taxes.How much was spent on signature verification?If,in fact,this has to move forward,use the least costly method,a General Municipal Election,not a special election to cut our losses. Thank you for the consideration. Best, Mark Tonkovich and family. From: Kristina Mahar) To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CM0 STAFF);suoolementalcomm(@surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Opposition to light show Date: Sunday,February 16,2025 10:35:29 AM Hello city council, I am writing in strong opposition of the proposed light show being installed at Central Park. We need to value our open spaces that thousands of people use every day. We have many protected species who call our park home. Additionally, our park is on the migratory path of many bird species, including the Bald Eagle.Disrupting these creatures will be an enormous shame on our city. I understand the purpose for wanting this light show is to bring in revenue to help balance our woeful budget deficit. You can only blame yourselves for the state of our budget. And you are decreasing tourism to our area as many people do you want to come here due to your MAGA leadership. In fact,many locals also do not spend their money here. Instead of spending our money on your pet MAGA projects, why don't you work on improving our infrastructure and protecting our open spaces and wildlife?You know, like a real city council should be doing. And get your stupid MAGA plaque off our library. You don't deserve it. Kristina Mahan From: Linda Mendez To: supplementalcommesurfcity-hb,orq Subject: NO!!!!!! Date: Sunday,February 16,2025 11:13:59 AM [You don't often get email from lin.mendez7@gmail.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAAbautSenderldentificatior3] I am definitely against the plaque you intend to place in OUR library.It should be from the citizens of this city,not from seven who blatantly brag and push their political beliefs. Also,PLEASE!!An electronic light show on our beautiful park and charge us to see it??? NO!!NO!!N00000!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone From: Sue Welfrinaer To: suoolementalcommCa)surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Oppose Design of the Library Plaque Date: Sunday,February 16,2025 11:39:35 AM Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I object to the proposed designs for the library plaque. Seriously, "alluring?" It sounds like the library is draped in a negligee.Words matter, more specifically:word choice matters.A political campaign message does not belong on a commemorative plaque for our library. I understand you are passionate in your MAGA values, and that works for you. But for this plaque,please remember,you represent every citizen of Huntington Beach. It is your duty and responsibility to bring our community together, not divide us with words that, for many,feels like a middle finger salute. Please do the right thing and choose better. Regards, Sue Welfringer Resident since 1997 From: Ginnv Bean To: supnIementalcommralsurfcity-hb.orq;CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CM0 STAFF) Cc: Ginnv Bean Subject: Library and Central Park Date: Sunday,February 16,2025 11:47:48 AM You don t tti,WA f gtr n bead 9@aa ,� 9446""W€hi s partani �� a Dear City Council Members: First, the acronym MAGA I cannot even believe that you would even think this design is right to celebrate the 50 years the library has been open. I as with many other citizens whether they are Republican or Democrat are appalled at this design. The Library is a beautiful landmark in our city and to use the MAGA reference is very inappropriate. Our Library should not be affiliated or referenced to a political party. It should be recognized for all the good it has done in our community. This is an insult to all the citizens and the programs that our beautiful library has provided our city. Second, after reading many comments of Facebook and Nextdoor regarding using "a public park" for a light show and how it will affect the park and the land, I am against using this as a venue for profit (but not much) for that many months out of the year. I walk this part a couple of times a week and will hate to see it used for this type of venue. Mr. Steve Engel and his many volunteers have spent and continue to spend enormous amount of time making the park look beautiful. Many of you ran for CC on platforms to protect our Library and Our Parks, please remember that when you're ready to vote. But unfortunately, many of your citizens that you represent feel that you will already have your mind up before starting the meeting. Please listen to the comments and the emails that you will be receiving, we all want what's best for our hometown. Sincerely, Ginny (Virginia) Bean - a 48 year resident of HB 714-325-5240 15892 Maim Circle Huntington Beach, CA 93647 From: Judy Brusslan To: suoolementalcommasurfcity-hb.orq Subject: NO on MAGA Library Plaque,NO on Symphony of Flowers,YES on library petitions Date: Sunday,February 16,2025 8:04:07 PM lac don t open get err¢a�[from br s an a gr arl Corr earn why t important The MAGA plaque is partisan and our library is not. The Symphony of Flowers will destroy wildlife habitats in our Central Park. The petitions were approved by the OC Registrar and the people in HB should be given the chance to vote on the petitions they signed. I had the ordinance in hand when people signed the petition. They could read the word "PROCUREMENT",this is not moving books, this means not purchasing books. This is the definition of book banning: they cannot be procured by the library.Maybe you need to look up the word "PROCUREMENT"? Thank you, Dr. Judy Brusslan Huntington Beach Resident From: csbiteraC)verizon.net To: suoolementalcommasurfcity-hb.orq;CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF1 Subject: comment-25-102 Library 50th anniversary plaque Date: Monday,February 17,2025 7:52:27 AM You r on t o en get errtaat rom cs sitzer@venzon net e r + this s l sport n� ,....,..._.xia.,.,._ a,a, N Hy._._.._.3 .<, ....._... .........a..,..w...xw. 9„v•i.sd.x °F �ts«s a., .» ...............»....3w«a.... +'•+.. a.a,.....,.,.. < Dear Council Members, As a staunch supporter of all of you, I'm writing to you to express my utter disappointment on the design of the Library's 50th anniversary.This is not a classic design and the message only divides our community. I implore all of you to vote no for this design. I understand this plaque is being paid for by private donations. It seems to me that this money should be used for something the library and it's patrons could actually use. However, if the need to commemorate this milestone is the goal,there is a way to convey the message intended without making it political. Sincerely, Claudia Bitzer 6892 Rook Dr,92647 714-861-0682 From: Lindsay K To: suoolementalcomm4surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Design of a Plaque Celebrating the Huntington Beach Public Library's 50th Anniversary as Recommended by the Community&Library Services Commission Date: Monday,February 17,"2025 8:54:23 AM Hello HB City Council, I urge you to vote no on agenda item 25-102, the poorly designed and politically divisive plaque purportedly to honor the 50th anniversary of the Huntington Beach Central Library. It is as ugly in design as it is in its intent and will only serve to highlight the bullying and childish attacks by this council on the library. Consider how you will be viewed in the future as your names are all on this hideous folly and send it back to the drawing board. Sincerely, Lindsay Klick Mother, HB Resident, Librarian From: Linda Rose To: suoolementalcommC)surfcity-hb.orq Subject: My message to our city council Date: Monday,February 17,2025 11:15:45 AM [You don't often get email from lrlindarose3@icloud.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderidentification] Council members,why do you encourage devision in our city?City council is not supposed to be political.You encourage this by using a MAGA sign on our library.Two past mayors,Shirley Dettloff and Ralph Bauer, were in different parties but no one knew this and we own the beautiful and well used Senior Center that they worked hard to establish.We should not even know what party you belong to but you propagate it! I thought your party stands for individual rights,less government.Now you are proposing taking away our public library and deciding what books our children can read?Should that not be a parent's right to choose? I have been a homeowner here in over 40 years and am tired of paying for the law suits you loose by refusing to follow CA laws.Wouldn't you be happier in Florida.Tito Ortiz is where he belongs. Linda Rose Sent from my iPad From: )EAN GARREN To: suoolementalcomm(a)surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Everything going on Date: Monday,February 17,2025 11:25:25 AM r You don't often get email from bun4;Woircorn I earn why th:s js irmtportant • 1. Leave the library alone. 2. Get the maga sign off the library. 3. Stop supporting trump and muskrats horrible agenda that is hurting most Americans!! 4.Bring back diversity to HB. 5. Good riddance to Micheal Gates. Thank you Jean Garren I Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS From: Danni Engle To: suoDlementalcommCalsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Library Plaque Date: Monday,February 17,2025 11:39:06 AM 7,You/Aff4Witigcge mat e from d nntltnengle@yahoo corn I arrt'why tht �p As a resident of Huntington Beach for the majority of my life, 64 years, I'm protective of my city and find the plaque you intend to place in"our" library offensive and very self-serving. If a plague is offered to commemorate the 50th anniversary of our library it should be from the citizens of the city, not from individual's who also chose to highlight MAGA in these very divided times. However it is meant, it is totally inappropriate and classless. I would expect our city council to have more awareness to choose their words appropriately and not to bring your political beliefs to a neutral, public place. Beyond disappointed, Danni Engle From: Karen Montenegro To: suoolementalcommCa surfcity-hb.org Cc: Karen Montenegro Subject: STOP the maga plaque Date: Monday,February 17,2025 12.08.04 PM ft. You d i often get erred from mzmonte a ya oo corn earn wlty th is i po nt y We demand that the maga plaque not to be erected on the library building or any other city building.Nor any religious plaques of any sort on any city building. There is no room for political or religious plaques on any of our buildings. This plaque does not represent all of your cities constituents/residence. Stop this plaque from being erected. Get Outlook for iOS From: pnnilise Flananen.Frankl To: emnlemenralrnmmdenrfrinehb nr+t Subject Board agenda Date: Monday,February 17,2025 2:10:16 PM Xa1 dant oR9 cgetamall Ra anmiaefh�gma l.ca v h u a _ + t a ixµ Note that has a homeowner and taxpayer in Huntington Beach.I do not approve of the sign that has been considered for the library.I also am absolutely opposed to the light show in Central Park.Why can't it be on the beach.The light show will impact not only the viability of the landscaping in Central Park.It will impact the neighborhood around it with parking and challenges for traffic.lt could be moved to the beach and have a very easy access and would benefit downtown businesses. Annilise M. Flanagan-Frankl, M.A. CounselingPsychologist Nationally Certified School Psychologist Remember- the past is aver, the future is a mystery,and today is a gift. That is why it is called the PRESENT. Make today count. Call: 847-226-3119 From: Tim Holland To: suoolementalcommesurfcity-hb.orq Subject: 50th anniversary Library Date: Monday,February 17,2025 2:28:49 PM You d r.et often c et e'rr trlIftom tim hoiland2.0,g*Vo€r t.earn t*is important Dear Councilpersons, I see a tremendous miscommunication occurring between you and the people of Huntington Beach. I have seen you guys on Channel 3 telling us of the enormous budget deficit you cannot fix.Yet here you are spending more money on a LUXURY item of a bronze plaque,You have to stop spending on things like this to get our budget under control.The only way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.Spend that money on unfunded necessities.Thats your job,please do it. Thanks,Tim Holland From: Flynn.Kelly To: suoolementalcommAsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Library Plaque Opposition Date: Monday,February 17,2025 2:34:27 PM `Youd1474en ett err ad from'..kef yll(i6'@eagles cul edu !eat wily this is irnportan a..x..v au ..arat+.Amaa..lx,.z ..{,,.vr...uk ..:..��+.(✓'.&'iL.�s+fxuu�..w3..-...�. ,..n...........:...... ...a,.a ...wv.a.r ............... ..x...e..,rri A... .xa .v.. . .:i.F. Hello, I am writing to oppose the new library plaque design. It is unnecessarily political and disrespectful and shouldn't be allowed. Sincerely, Huntington Beach Home Owner Kelly Flynn From: Heidi PallareS To: suoolementalcommAsurfcity-hb.org;CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF) Subject: Public Comment for 2/18/25 City Council Meeting:Agenda Items 25-102,25-087 and 25-126 Date: Monday,February 17,2025 3:15:58 PM c p apt r ceiv cf MI5 message,7994� 4, ,,e aiC w lotmail C T4larr 'h thi t To the Huntington Beach City Council- I plead with you to please listen to the residents of this community about what is happening at our library. Elements of this message were sent to the Community and Library Services Commission last week for their meeting regarding the anniversary plaque design, and each of you were copied. Despite the outreach from myself and 300+ others (as reported in multiple media outlets), in addition to the dozens who spoke out against it in person, did not impact the voting of the commission. It seems clear that their minds were already made up to approve it, regardless of the passionate public input from residents. I hope that is not the case for the City Council, and that you listen to your constituents who you were elected to represent. You owe it to each and every resident in Huntington Beach. I may be one resident representing a family of four, but I speak for many others who are as troubled as we are about what is happening in Huntington Beach. I am a lifelong resident of Huntington Beach who has been a visitor to the public library at Central Park since my childhood in the 1980's. I now relish taking my own two children there to foster their love of reading and discovering new books and authors. We love the circular walkway down to the lower level, the fountain - all of the things that remind me of my own childhood days in the library, and places my son and daughter get to discover themselves. When I read about and saw the proposed plaque that will be discussed and voted on for the library's anniversary, I gasped. It is the least appropriate and subtle way to try and insert the MAGA agenda into our beloved library system.The "Magical, Alluring, Galvanizing, Adventurous" reference is offensive and inappropriate. No one is fooled by this design or its intention. The alternate design from Councilmember Williams adding, "Through hope and change our nation has built back together to the golden era of Make America Great Again," is even more offensive.You are not listening to the people you represent.This is, in fact, ignoring the pleas of concerned residents and doubling down on your own personal agendas to attract attention for yourselves.This is not what the residents of Huntington Beach need or want. Although the current HB city council is aligned in their politics, I would like to remind everyone in city leadership that you are meant to represent ALL residents. We do not all share your views about national politics, nor how you are trying to display them so overtly throughout our city. I spoke to several neighbors who agree we do not want to commemorate our library's anniversary with a plaque that divides our residents and insults the community cohesion and curiosity fostered inside the library, and the foundation on which it was built 50 years ago. Please do not approve a plaque that will tarnish the legacy of our beloved library.There are many other words and designs that would better mark this occasion and honor what the library means to everyone in Huntington Beach. Additionally,you owe it to this community to take the two library petitions seriously and adopt the initiatives in Agenda items 25-087 and 25-126. Our library books and stellar operations are not in need of further disruption from this council.The library belongs to the residents of this community and we do not want its reputation tarnished with the council's actions. There are numerous issues in our city that absolutely need your attention and action. Housing. Homelessness. Budget. Infrastructure.These are big items that require strategic planning and coordination with stakeholders across the community. I want nothing more than to focus my attention to these matters and to hopefully support your efforts to improve the lives of all who live in this city. I hope this is something we can all agree on. Sincerely, Heidi Pallares From: vanessawebeaoi.com To: suoolementalcommesurfcity-hb.orq Subject Council Meeting Date: Monday,February 17,2025 3:19:16 PM Dear Members of City Council, Three comments..... It seems that council members are ready to sell out our Central Park to recoup money they have wasted. I'm with Steve Engel that this would only disrupt our flora and fauna including mating bald eagles. It doesn't seem feasible to repair our park after the shows. Parking seems to be a big issue as well. The plaque honoring the anniversary of our beautiful library and the dedicated people who have worked/work.there should not be a bizarre,unattractive partisan effort to keep your names in the public eye. Remember that your job is non partisan. The two petition library items must be put on the ballot for our citizens to vote on. The petitions have been verified and now our citizens deserve a chance to have their voice heard. Thank you, Vanessa and Jeff Webster 40 year residents Sent from the all new AOL app for iO$ From: Laura Janssen To: suoplementalcomm(@surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Agenda Item 25-102 Date: Monday,February 17,2025 3:35:13 PM Dear Council Members, I have voiced my disapproval of the commemorative plaque to the Community and Library Services Commission last week, and I am appalled it was forward for your approval. The design of this plaque only serves to stroke your own egos and has nothing to do with the library. I'm saddened by this action and what it says about the leadership of our community. Sincerely, Laura Janssen - From: Karen Talbot To: suoolementalcomm()surfcity-hb.orq Subject: ITEM 25-102 PROPOSED LIBRARY PLAQUE DESIGNS Date: Monday,February 17,2025 3:38:00 PM fie. H xg, You don't'o� getaural from ikarentll6l6©grrratl corn ,Learn why this is rrraportan� � Dear City Council, I am a long time resident of Huntington Beach,and I am hugely disappointed as I view the two proposed designs for the plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary of our wonderful HB Central Public Library. Public libraries are meant to be politically and religiously neutral places serving our communities. The obviously blatant acronym of MAGA has no place on this plaque. I see,as I read through the many communications you have received on this issue,that even those HB residents who voted for the current members of our city council,disagree with this as well,for a good variety of reasons. Shame on the members of our city council for even considering to approve these designs. We're talking about a library on.this plaque,are we not? If there is to be an acronym,shouldn't it be more like"READ","INSPIRE", "LEARN",etc?! Alluring? Really. Right under the phrase with the word"children". The whole design in general, with a huge eagle,"In God We Trust",etc,looks very much like a plaque commemorating an historical event such as a war. Doesn't look like we're celebrating a library at all. And on the second design,the phrase"Through hope and change our nation has built back better to the golden era of Making America Great Again"(and these last 4 words are in bold text on the plaque). What does this have to do with our local,Huntington Beach community library?!! Come on city council members. You can be better than that. City council members,you need to put aside politics and religion,and stop trying to divide the residents of our great city. City council members are not voted in to "self serve"but to serve the whole of Huntington Beach,regardless of political beliefs for affiliations. Speaking of which,I notice that the names of the city council members on the plaque are in a good size font. Where's the acknowledgement of all the staff and volunteers who have run this great library all these years? Again,what exactly is the purpose of this plaque? If it is to truly commemorate the 50th anniversary of our amazingly wonderful HB Central Library,then,you have not done a good job doing so. This plaque's design was NOT very well thought out.It is not inclusive of our community and needs to be redesigned so it can truly acknowledge our library's wonderful and successful run here in Huntington Beach. Shame on the Community and Library Services Commission for going along with these designs. -Karen Talbot Huntington Beach Resident for over 35 years From: Teri Olson To: suoolementalcommCa�surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Library plaque Date: Monday,February 17,2025 3:48:02 PM [You don't often get email from teriolson@ymail.com.Learn why this is important at bttps://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] Re:50 Year Library Plaque 2/18 City Council Meering: Please revise the 50 year commemoration Public Library tribute plaque.It is of no value to the citizens of Huntington Beach to interject any type of political theme on the tribute.A Democratic society is not partisan.The obvious reference to the MAGA movement preaches to only a segment of our population.The plaque must be revised. Theresa Olson Sent from my iPhone From: DAVID SANDIFER To: sunolementalcommAsurfcity-hb.orq Subject Plaque Date: Monday,February 17,2025 3:49:43 PM [You don't often get email from dsand47702@aol.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.m/LearnAboutSenderldentification Sent from my iPhonAs As a concerned 40 year citizen of HB and frequent library user,I am writing to express my extreme displeasure at the ridiculous plaque you wish to install. The definite politically obsequious slant and the ridiculous and inappropriate choice of adjectives is offensive and not appreciated by a great number of actual readers and library users. Please allow us one tranquil area where we do not have to confront the MAGA leanings of our City Council. Respectfully, Nikki and David Sandifer From: )ean Rowley To: suoolementalcommCa surfcity-hb.orq Cc: )ean Rowley Subject: Library Issues Date: Monday,February 17,2025 4:17:53 PM [You don't often get email from mathrocks4jr@yahoo.com.Learn why this is important at bttps://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] Please keep politics out of the library,and allow librarians to do their jobs. The MAGA acronym on the plaque politicizes the 50th anniversary of the library,and I am against that. Parents should decide what books their children have access to,not a board of strangers with an agenda. As a long term resident of Huntington Beach,I prefer you spend your time on the e-bike problem and the multitude of detox and sober living houses in our neighborhoods. Thank you, Jean Rowley K From: adrienne low To: supplementalcommCla surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Oppose rental of Central Park and Library Plaque Date: Monday,February 17,2025 4:55:23 PM I am writing to oppose any proposal to rent out Central Park to Flowers in the Sky Entertainment and to oppose the library plaque. I am a 30 year resident of Huntington Beach,who regularly enjoys the green space provided at Central Park.The park is a treasure for the city. Renting out the park for large scale events will disrupt the natural habitat of many animals that live in the park.Noise, increased human activity, and temporary structures and lights will lead to habitat destruction and force wildlife to relocate. These disruptions would have long lasting effects on the park's ecosystem. In addition,I am opposed to the ridiculous plaque that has been proposed for the library.Not only is it a waste of money, but it is highly political and divisive. Sincerely, Adrienne Low From: Lisa William To: supplementalcomm(a)surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Plaque Celebrating the Huntington Beach Public Library"s 50th Anniversary Date: Monday,February 17,2025 5:00:01 PM Dear HB City Council Members, I am writing today to oppose the design of the plaque to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Huntington Beach Library. The pronounced acronym "MAGA" should not be displayed on the plaque. Please stop politicizing all things and weaving the "MAGA" agenda into every fabric of our lives. In addition, I thought the plaque was to commemorate all the work that the library staff and volunteers have contributed to our community throughout the years - why are the names of the City Council Members and Commission taking up the majority of the plaque? This seems very misguided and egocentric. This is supposed to be a celebration of the service that our Huntington Beach library has provided to the community for 50 years. It should be an impartial, objective, and positive statement for the - entire community to THANK the library for its contributions to society. Perhaps a book would be an appropriate design feature rather than an eagle and the words "In God We Trust." While I do believe that we should celebrate our wonderful Huntington Beach library on its 50th year anniversary, my understanding is that the plaque will cost around $7,000. That seems excessive and a "luxury" item that I'm not certain is the best use of funds, especially given the fact that the Be Well program (which is a necessary human health essential) is considered a "luxury" item by the City Council and will be cut from the budget. This is a confusing use of the term "luxury" item?? Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Lisa Williams, Concerned HB Citizen From: Jan Madnick To: suoplementalcommAsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Agenda Item 25-102 Date: Monday,February 17,2025 5:00:51 PM I have lived in Huntington Beach for over 43 years and have enjoyed our beautiful library for myself,my children, and my grandchildren. The fact that this City Council(and your cronies on the Library Commission)believe that the plaque you've proposed honors the 50 years the library has enriched HB and OC citizens alike defies reason. I don't care that you claim it will be paid for by private donations,your wording and graphics are highly disagreeable and disrespectful(to say the least),and a better and more appropriate plaque could have been designed by any of the thousands of patrons--children or adults! Tragic for this city that you have set your goals as merely being identified as MAGA central for CA. I know that you ignored ofer 300 letters of dissent over this plaque already,so you will,no doubt,go ahead with this plan to dishonor the library and its supporters. We deserve so much better, Jan Madnick From: )ohn Carser To: suoolementalcommCa)surfcity-hb.orq Subject: 50th anniversary plaque Date: Monday,February 17,2025 5:10:12 PM YouYoriviiwcoftemgOre�� m Jca orser68G g Z 1Learn by thr rstim�nta .,t"s' r. s1 rs ,:,'.,«x,.., �;•J,.d i a.,6a: .z.ru / ��at' "..,...m,,,•�.,.a :_:S Huntington Beach City Council: I had the opportunity to examine the proposed plaque celebrating the library's fiftieth anniversary. This plaque is political and designed to create division plus it is ugly!"Most of you on this council had wanted to privatize this institution to LSS. Because you sought to privatize and the new members,Williams,Twinning and Kennedy lied on their campaign signs. Give me one reason to trust you. Not everyone in this city is a card carrying Republican. Your plaque doesn't need your names and especially the acronym MAGA. The cost of$7,000 is ridiculous and do share with the residents if this plaque had a donor. I personally do not have an ounce of faith that you will tell the truth. No matter how many speakers shame this plaque tonight,you seven will stand united and pass this divisive measure and continue supporting MAGA propaganda. Shame on all of you if you pass this disgusting plaque. John Carser 54 year resident. From: Cheryl Ekstedt To: suoplementalcommCa surfcity-hb.orq Subject: NO ON SIGN FOR LIBRARY AND THE ELECTRIC LIGHT SHOW Date: Monday,February 17,2025 5:14:23 PM [You don't often get email from cekstedt@verizon.net.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] As a tax paying resident of Huntington Beach,I am totally AGAINST The sign for the Central Library and The Laser Electric Show in Central Park....NATURE,ANIMALS,QUIET, From: H Meyers To: suoolementalcommla surfcity-hb.orq Subject City Council meeting 2/18/25 Date: Monday,February 17,2025 5:16:59 PM I urge you to oppose agenda item#20,the plaque for the Huntington Beach library's 50th anniversary.This is a divisive and blatantly political plaque that does not honor the library.IIf the City Council wants to honor the library, it should support its work instead of interfering with professional librarians and threatening to outsource the library's management. Please select option C in agenda items#22 and 23 to show actual support for the Huntington Beach library. I also urge you to vote against agenda item#24 regarding a light show in Central Park.The proposed light show would cause multiple harms to the environment,degrading the habitat for birds and other creatures.The negative impacts would far outweigh any fmancial or other supposed benefits. Thank you, Hildy Meyers Huntington Beach resident From: )an Madnick To: suoolementalcommOsurfcity-hb.orq Subject Agenda item 25-087 Date: Monday,February 17,2025 5:25:22 PM Aside from the fact that the City Council members are working hard to discredit the hard work of HB citizens who obtained the sufficient number of signatures to qualify putting the issue of the Community Parent-Guardian Review Board to a vote of HB Citizens,there is no real reason you just can't accept Ordinance 4239 and move on. We don't have to have the expense of an election.Patrons of the library have ALWAYS had the power to complain about books they think are inappropriate. Just acknowledge the fact that librarians ARE NOT"groomers"and"pedophiles"and actually do have the knowledge and good sense to purchase appropriate books for our library system. Cities like Irvine are spending more money on their libraries,books,AND the hiring of librarians,and we have and are losing many of our beloved librarians because of this false narrative. At a time when the City Council is bemoaning the state of the City budget,maybe the expense of whatever books would have to be purchased and reviewed for this committee(21 copies of each?)might be another argument against it. Watching how the Library Commission bowed to the horrific plaque proposal,however,indicates just the kind of citizens who would be picked for this Board---which would make it,too,unrepresentative of HB citizens. Just accept Ordinance 4239, Jan Madnick From: Gloria Knight To: suoolementalcomm( surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Proposed signs Date: Monday,February 17,2025 5:26:20 PM yap don't often get err att frorrr`91.6 aj!night@yahoo cog%°F r rnith tfi . tif ctant I am against the Maga sign at the library and against the light show proposed for Central Park. Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer From: Donna Skinner To: suoolementalcommCa�surfcitv-hb.orq Subject: Agenda Item 25-102 Date: Monday,February 17,2025 5:28:02 PM l ou don t often get emtad from gmaai srsterskrnner corn t-earn why this rs important .. ..... I request that the council reject the design of the MAGA plaque for the library anniversary.It is offensive to many of us and aggravates hope of unity within our community.Please stop pushing the MAGA agenda. You are supposed to be representing ALL of Huntington Beach. It appears that you are really TRYING to be offensive. You are not supposed to be partisan. Please. Do the job that you were elected to do and stop this divisiveness. Fix the potholes in our streets. Do something about unsafe use of electric bicycles ... especially by our community's children. Donna Skinner DonnaSkinner.com From: Kathy Caric To: suoolementalcommCa surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Plaque Date: Monday,February 17,2025 5:33:53 PM Yau don't often get erriai! rom l ath @gmal corn Learn w iy this ss important Please do not approve the design for the proposed library plaque. Blatant political references or content are totally inappropriate on a publicly owned building. The library serves all Huntington Beach citizens, not just those with MAGA loyalty/ sympathy. The acrostic content needs to be removed from the design. Look at the plaques currently displayed at the library to confirm that the content has previously been and should continue to be politically neutral in design. Katherine Caric From: )an Madnick To: suoolementalcomm(asurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Agenda item 25-126 Date: Monday,February 17,2025 5:40:55 PM Yes,it is true that the bid to privatize the library was withdrawn several months ago,but that means nothing in the months and years to come. This City Council has made it abundantly clear that it DOES NOT support our HB libraries as illustrated in the following: •The fact that it considers privatizing the library system as a solution to budget shortfalls. *The completely inappropriate plaque it has designed to"honor the library". •The various attempts to discredit the HB citizens who worked tirelessly to obtain the number of signatures to qualify for a ballot vote on this issue.Who decided which citizens got the infamous email and the questionable out- of-state phone survey??? Huntington Beach citizens,and the thousands of library patrons from all over OC should not have to worry about what happens the next time the City Council looks for a private company. Just accept Ordinance 4330 and move on to doing the work we expect of you. Huntington Beach deserves more, Jan Madnick 43 year resident From: SUSAN MORAB1To To: suoolementalcommAsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Cancel the commemorative plaque.'Spend the money fixing the fountain Date: Monday,February 17,2025 5:50:09 PM [You don't often get email from smorabito@aol.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] Sent from my iPad • From: Pat Goodman To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)suoolementalcommi surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Table Agenda Item#20 Date: Monday,February 17,2025 5:51:25 PM Please table Agenda Item # 20 in order to take time to develop ideas from the community for designs to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Central Library. One idea is to have a contest to accept designs from the community that are within the design standards of the library and city. More time would allow for fundraising to support this effort. I am not aware of any community input regarding the design. I think a plaque like this should reflect the commitment of prior city leaders to garner the resources to provide this resource to the community. Please do not approve either plaque that has been submitted to the city council for your approval thus far. Thank you. Pat Goodman Huntington Beach, CA From: Elizabeth SanFili000 To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFFI;suoolementalcommie)surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Library Plaque--Oppose Date: Monday,February 17,2025 6:02:03 PM We are long term residents of Huntington Beach and appreciate our library. We are opposed to the 50th Anniversary Plaque as currently proposed. The library is a non-partisan place that serves all residents.Having a plaque with an acronym for a political slogan is not appropriate and will be perceived as divisive. Elizabeth San Filippo From: )udv Ceooagliq To: suoolementalcommCa surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Agenda item#20.25-102 Date: Monday,February 17,2025 6:06:48 PM [You don't often get email from jceppaglial@gmail.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentiftcation] I am writing to express my concerns about the design of the plaque to commemorate 50 years at the FIB library.I am embarrassed that the city council would think they could push this through without outrage by the residents in our city.Please understand that we are watching closely,and you and your MAGA friends will not intimidate us.This design is bad enough,but the cost is outrageous.Who is getting the kickbacks from this one? Concerned Citizen Judy Ceppaglia 8777 Coral Springs Ct Huntington Beach Sent from my iPhone From: Linda Law To: suoolementalcommi surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Library Plaque Date: Monday,February 17,2025 6:37:33 PM You clean t ofterti get emad1 frocc7j ©grnadl corn Learp wlhy tF u5 fs irnportant The proposed plaque commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Library is completely inappropriate. Start over and honor a group like the Friends of the Library for their generous contributions over the decades. The library belongs to all of us and the plaque should reflect that. From: Barbara To: suoolementalcommAsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Library Plaque Date: Monday,February 17,2025 7:21:18 PM [You don't often get email from hbbarbara@socal.rr.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderidentification Mayor and City Council: Please have the good sense and sensitivity to the community as a whole to remove politics from the comparative plaque for the library.It's gross to represent MAGA on this! Barbara Marrs HB Resident since 1980 Sent from my iPhone. From: Buffie Channel To: CITY COUNCIL.(INCL.CM0 STAFF);suoolementalcomm(asurfdty-hb.orq Subject CC Meeting Feb 18,2025-Oppose Agenda Items 20&24 Date: Monday,February 17,2025 7:38:27 PM To City Council Members: Congratulations on your continued embarrassing political middle-school level stunts like the hideous library plaque that was clearly designed by Gracey,Luke and Valentina. It's ugly, juvenile and trashy.I have no doubt you'll vote for it because you are itching to get MAGA on the wall of the library.It's a juvenile design and an obvious lame attempt to put your names on a commemoration for the library that you had no hand in creating, improving, or protecting. It IS the perfect symbol of your hypocrisy though, so kudos for preserving your special "Sellout7" legacy. If you do decide to defy all of the speakers and letters from the public (whom you clearly detest hearing from), I'd go with design#2,just to solidify your historical mark as the worst City Council in Huntington Beach history, and to ensure laughs from residents for years to came. To clarify,I oppose agenda item 20 and this stolen heroism plaque with either of these two hideous designs and the names of the City Council members on the plaque,names of people that have done nothing but attack and try to destroy our beloved library. I vehemently oppose the Symphony of Flowers light show and agenda item 24. This is another short-sighted idea brought to us by Tony and his corporate cronies. Selling out our public parks is just a slap in the face to the residents who have paid for those parks to be maintained and restored and should remain for PUBLIC USE ONLY. Yet once again,the Sellout7 wants to destroy the things that mean the most to the citizens of our city.Find your revenue somewhere else. Don't sell our open space to the highest bidder. Weren't you all about"NO HIGH DENSITY,PRESERVE OUR OPEN SPACES, WE CARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT"??HaHaHa. What a joke.If you were actually good at attracting business, you should actually,um, attract business with long-term benefits that don't exploit our natural parks and open spaces that we hold dear. Do you ACTUALLY believe that we will sell out several shows a night for months and months? Where will everyone park?2000 people several times a night?Really?Will the nearby residents suffer massive increased traffic and parking nightmares in their neighborhoods by attendees trying to avoid the parking fees? How will you build, manage and maintain a 180x50 foot water basin? Will it be a drowning hazard for kids?Will it be a mosquito haven? Will the walkways near the event site be closed to the public?That is not right. How will you protect the migrating birds?The Bald Eagle pair?The owls?All of the other birds and wildlife? You won't. Your$50.000 budget to manage repairs and damage to the area won't bring back the wildlife that will escape the chaos that this show will bring. Your "report" is useless because you don't know the TRUE impact this will have on the park and the wildlife. And....why the rush? Is the owner of the show promising Tony campaign donations?Tick tock. We can smell the corruption and back room deal a mile away. Library Petitions - stop trying to create some kind of doubt in the legitimacy of the petitions. Obey the law and either adopt the resolutions for both petitions or put them on the next election ballot. Stop with your weird breach of confidentiality survey emails and phone calls attempting to smear the petitioners-and acting like the citizens are stupid and didn't know what they were signing. Obey the law. Considering the budget shortfalls and failing infrastructure problems,the continued problems with downtown, and the need for long-term business and tourism attraction issues,perhaps you should focus on solving these problems and enhancing the lives of the citizens by ensuring our beautiful parks are for PUBLIC USE ONLY and our Central LIbrary receives the dignified celebration it deserves, instead of playing petty political games. Sincerely, B. Channel 36 year resident,homeowner and voter From: Donald Anderson To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)suoolementalcomm(alsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Proposed Library Plaque Date: Monday,February 17,2025 7:40:05 PM You don"t o'ftentget emailfrom ciandersc�r ske �ci €rt�� vu y t s t r r pt ', .. <. • .., h ,. ,. ,. .... _. F, ...._. .. .v. Hello, My name is Don Anderson. I've lived in Huntington Beach for 7 years. I became aware of a proposal to place a commemorative plaque on the city library,and felt compelled to submit a comment regarding the design of that plaque. In general, I enjoy reading commemorative plaques.They inform me about important historical places and events. However,when reviewing the proposed library plaque, I see nothing about the library itself. No mention of who designed it,why it was built, why it's location was chosen,or who brought it into being. So it tells me nothing about the library itself. However, it does tell me something about the people on the current City Council. It tells me they want their names displayed on a public building, and they want to promote their political ideology without any regard for all the citizens who are offended by it.So they aren't representing the citizens of Huntington Beach.They are representing themselves. It seems that they could reach a much larger audience in a more direct way by paying for a billboard with all of their names and the MAGA political slogan on it. I hope and expect that some future City Council will correct this mistake. Don Anderson From: Diane Pavesic To: suoolementalcomm(alsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Library Plaque and Light Show Date: Monday,February 17,2025 7:47:29 PM [You don't often get email from dianepavesic@cs.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/Learn.AboutSenderldentiftcatiou] Huntington Beach City Council, Please do not further divide our City by displaying the proposed plague which does nothing to honor our esteemed library. Please do not move forward with the proposed light show which will ruin our beloved park. Please fix the problems in the City that you were elected to remedy.Please do not continue to make Huntington Beach the city of prejudice,exclusion and hate we are now known for. I no longer admit where I live as this city has become an embarrassment.I do not wish to be associated with the ideals you stand for. Diane Pavesic 35 Year Resident of Huntington Beach Sent from my iPad From: Donald Anderson To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF);suoolementalcomm( surfcity-hb.orq Subject Proposed Library Plaque Date: Monday,February 17,2025 7:48:48 PM You don`t often get email from dais rson fisker a rdoud corn Learn why this- Hello, My name is Don Anderson. I've lived in Huntington Beach for 7 years. I became aware of a proposal to place a commemorative plaque on the city library, and felt compelled to submit a comment regarding the design of that plaque. In general, I enjoy reading commemorative plaques.They inform me about important historical places and events. However,when reviewing the proposed library plaque, I see nothing about the library itself. No mention of who designed it,why it was built, why it's location was chosen, or who brought it into being. So it tells me nothing about the library itself. However, it does tell me something about the people on the current City Council. It tells me they want their names displayed on a public building, and they want to promote their political ideology without any regard for all the citizens who are offended by it.So they aren't representing the citizens of Huntington Beach.They are representing themselves. It seems that they could reach a much larger audience in a more direct way by paying for a billboard with all of their names and the MAGA political slogan on it. I hope and expect that some future City Council will correct this mistake. Don Anderson From: Tim Channel To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFFI;suoolementalcomm(a)surfcity-hb.orq Subject Agenda Items for 02182025 Council Meeting Date: Monday,February 17,2025 8:02:08 PM Hello, I urge the council to consider the below comments: Item#20 (25-102) - STRONGLY AGAINST. The library is for all residents and should never be politicized. Just because you control the council does not mean that the council owns the library. The obvious MAGA reference is inappropriate for a public non-partisan institution in the public square. Item#22 (25-087) -To use your own words "THE VOTERS HAVE SPOKEN" .Let the people vote. The signatures were approved by the OC Registrar of Voters. This item needs to be immediately approved or put on the ballot as soon as possible for the VOTERS TO DECIDE. Item#23 (25-126) - Congratulations if your intent was to destroy the careers of our city's experienced and dedicated library personnel for some anti-woke political victory. Some have left for greener pastures because it was obvious to them that you do not even support your own employees. To use your own words "THE VOTERS HAVE SPOKEN" . Let the people vote. The signatures were approved by the OC Registrar of Voters.This item needs to be immediately approved or put on the ballot as soon as possible for the VOTERS TO DECIDE. Item#24 (25-017) - STRONGLY AGAINST. Huntington Beach Central Park belongs to the citizens of this fair city. The enactment of this proposal would deny access to residents to parts of the park for extended periods of time.How is this good for us? Thank you for your consideration, Tim Channel Huntington Beach From: Karen Chaney To: suoolementalcomm(asur`city-hb.orq Subject: Proposed Library plaque Date: Monday,February 17,2025 10:04:41 PM You don't often get emal[from srs2t >nr©grnarl r Leajn a r� r rrnportanC 38 I am a 52-year resident of Huntington Beach and I've never been more ashamed of the city council members representing our beautiful city. I have no doubt that the maga plaque you had made for our wonderful library is a deliberate and intentionally offensive way of insulting the library and all of us who defended it from your overwhelmingly unpopular attempt to privatize. You obviously place your petty and selfish desire to be insulting to the library over the feelings of the majority of Huntington Beach residents. You truly have no shame. Karen Chaney From: Family Ryan To: CITY COUNCIL.(INCL.,.CMO STAFF);suoolementalcommesurfcity-hb.arq Cc: Celeste Ryan Subject Proposed Library Plaque--City Council Meeting 2-18-25 Date: Monday,February 17,2025 10:08:48 PM Some people whc; receive Wvfoov donn o�r getem *otatoyan gmai{.corn I earn why this s rrrrportanl 7 Pit a 1 t e .r Attention--Mayor Burns, Mayor Pro-Tern McKeon and Huntington Beach City Council Members Kennedy, Strickland,Twining, Van Der Mark, and Williams I am emailing to express my concern over the design and content included in the proposed library plaque to be displayed at the Huntington Beach Public Library. Any plaque intended to be permanently displayed on any city facility should include messaging that is nonpartisan. The "draft" plaque includes the acronym,MAGA. When researching the meaning of MAGA-- one learns MAGA stands for "Make America Great Again" is an American political slogan and political movement most recently popularized by Donald Trump during his successful presidential campaigns in 2016 and in 2024. "MAGA" is also used to refer to Trump's political base, or to an individual or group of individuals from within that base. Using the MAGA acronym signals this plaque to be partisan and not representative of all of your constituents. Consideration should be given to a plaque that would include alternative words that accurately describe library "traits" or"descriptors"that is not associated with a political slogan. Currently,political polarization and incivility are intense--both nationally and locally--frankly, people are tired and need a break. Consider keeping political partisanship out of Huntington Beach City Council meetings and media. It is well known that nonpartisanship governance promotes relationship building, collaboration, and promotes compromise to solve problems among community members--all of which will be necessary as the City and the Council addresses upcoming challenges. Celeste Ryan 54 year resident of Huntington Beach 39 year Huntington Beach property owner From: MARILYN Boehm To: suoolementalcommAsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Objection to Item 20(library plaque) Date: Monday,February 17,2025 10:17:34 PM I am strongly opposed to the proposed MAGA plaque to be displayed in the library. It's also incredibly nervy of you to have your names shown on this plaque, particularly because four of you worked so hard to remove/ban certain books from our library. We will be spending $7K for this plaque, money that could be more efficiently used for REAL improvements to city services. Although you'll most likely disregard my opinion on this matter, I oppose this agenda item. Marilyn Boehm, HB resident From: Celeste Rvbickj To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CM0 STAFF);suoolementalcommCa surfdty-hb.orq Subject: Agenda item 25-102 Date: Monday,February 17,2025 10:32:26 PM Hello, I'm writing to request you reconsider the design of the plaque meant to commemorate the 50th anniversary of our great library. It's a lovely idea to have a plaque donated to honor HBPL but the design does not send a message of honor or respect to the intended recipients. There should be no religious or political messaging(per the library's own policy!) and the focus on "MAGA" is childish,both in the random and awkward adjectives chosen and in its trolling nature. There are plenty of non-controversial examples already existing on the library's walls and it would be so much more effective and less divisive to follow their formats. I'm also in support of both the library petitions either being accepted and adopted as is or I look forward to seeing them on the ballot in the general election. I am concerned that the plaque drama is a distraction tactic to take some of the heat off our city's "mediocre" infrastructure report card. I would like to see much more focus from the council on improving our city right now for its residents rather than all the flashy, grabby, fox news nonsense. Thank you From: Anne Gollav To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL,CMO STAFF);suoolementalcomm(la surl'city-hb.orq Subject: NO on Agenda Item 25-102 Date: Monday,February 17,2025 10:45:34 PM [Some people who received this message don't often get email from agollay@gmail.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.msLLearnAboutSenderldentification I To HB City Council Members: I strongly urge you to vote NO on the plaque designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of HBPL. Using the MAGA acronym is totally inappropriate. The PUBLIC library belongs to ALL citizens of Huntington Beach,not • just those who support the MAGA agenda. Don't bring politics into something celebratory that should unify residents of the city,not divide it. Respectfully, Anne Gollay From: Amanda Furche To: supplementalcomm(a surfcity-hb.orq Subject: city council meeting Date: Monday,February 17,2025 11:00:34 PM Please vote no. on the light show Despite what seems to have come back from the environmental impact report....There is no way it will have no effect. There are nearly zero completely dark places in our urban environment and our parks are the only places left that even come close. birds look to the stars to navigate. Light pollution disrupts animals circadian rhythms, breeding, navigation..etc BLeachers are down right HIDEOUS. Any quaintness appeal of the light show is immediately killed by bleachers. Any light show I've been to in Europe,people just sit on blankets and bring their own chairs and picnic. Elderly people can't easily climb up bleachers nor can people with disabilities. The proposed 150,000/year is a joke. People are not going to go to this more than lx. Also,vote no on the maga sign. The MAGA sign is a blatant political power move and CORRUPT waste of our taxpayer money when we are in a deficit. Absolutely not. You will be voted out with such obvious corruption like this. Amanda Herring Huntington Beach City Council Meeting comments on Agenda for 2/18/2025 Mayor and City Councilmembers: APPROVE: Item 19—We recommend you approve of the City of HB proceeding with the Staff recommendation on Actions A and B,though we're puzzled that this represents accepting funding from CalPFA,a political .. subdivision of the State of California,via bonds,to subsidize HD housing,albeit for Seniors.Wondering how the CC(specifically McKeon) rationalizes that with HB suing the State over mandating precisely what this seems to be. Item 22—'Selection and Use of Library Materials'-We recommend you approve of the City of HB proceeding with the Staff recommendation on Actions A and B,or C.We don't approve of proceeding with Part D,as that would cost the City too much to pay for a Special Election when it could be held at a fraction of the cost in the scheduled 2026 General Election. Item 23—'Public Operation of Library Services'-We recommend you approve of the City of HB proceeding with the Staff recommendation on Actions A and B,or C.We don't approve of proceeding with Part D,as that would cost the City too much to pay for a Special Election when it could be held at a fraction of the cost in the scheduled 2026 General Election. DENY: Item 20—Deny or postpone the approval of the'Design of the Plaque Celebrating the Huntington Beach Public Library's 50th Anniversary as Recommended by the Community&Library Services Commission'. Under no circumstances should the design of this plaque reflect the letters MAGA in any configuration or composition that groups the letters together,or are emphasized in any other way.It is very clearly a biased political acronym that is universally recognized throughout the USA. It does not belong on this,or any other plaque,placed at any property considered to be Public or City property. Item 24—Deny or postpone the execution of a License Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Flowers of the Sky Entertainment,LLC,for the management and operation of Symphony of Flowers at Huntington Central Park East,as well as the Addendum to the Final Master Environmental Impact Report(FMEIR)for Master Plan of Recreation Uses for Central Park,City of Huntington Beach, California,until one or more public forums can be scheduled by the City Council,Symphony of Flowers 'authorized'representatives and other City Officials to garner wider public comments and questions. At this juncture in time,there are still far too many questions and issues needing better definition and explanation to enter into any legal Agreement between parties.As the tentative date proposed to commence the opening of the shows isn't until September of 2025,we have adequate time to allow for one or more public forums to occur to more thoroughly address residents'concerns. Sincerely, Larry and Susan Slonim (714)357-9600 From: Sharon Hathaway To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL,CM0 STAFFI;suoolementalcomm(a)surfcity-hb,orq Subject: Central Library 50th Anniversary plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 12:18:45 AM e 5cm aeop�e+ c e � ire 7g t c€`r ft c t ema i 9, fta r ys,s ,C?marl egm Darn wh.• rh � knOMant F,P 7a ,n1 The commemorative plaque being considered for the 50th anniversary of'the Huntington Beach Public Library, Central Branch, is incredibly inappropriate and does not reflect those that had a hand in creating, developing, and supporting the Library and the programs it offers. The plaque is not reflective of the Huntington Beach Library System. There is a small Library logo on the right, and a small Huntington Beach logo on the left. Why are these not more prominent,versus the use of an interpretation of the federal icon,the eagle wrapped in the flag. Except for the logos, neither the library nor the city of Huntington Beach are mentioned. The library is a sanctuary for all residents to feel safe,valued and free to grow. It is not just a wonderful place for children,but the whole community,which is also not included in the commemorative statement. MAGA is a campaign slogan and is now a political ideology. Politics has no place in commemorating the Library,which is a non-partisan,public, community space for all residents of Huntington Beach, and the many visitors who come each year. It is so inappropriate to use a political slogan in describing the rich history of the Library. Now to the words associated with MAGA, in this instance. It seems these words were picked to relate to children,which is the focus of the description statement above. Did anyone look these words up in the dictionary? Alluring is defined as someone or something that is very attractive, or has the ability to arouse desire or hope; synonyms of alluring are: beguiling, enticing,tempting, seductive, fascinating and charming. For this commission, and the city council to think that using this word is ok is extremely hypocritical when they have been accusing professionally trained librarians and staff of seducing and grooming kids. To Galvanize someone means to cause them to take action, for example by making them feel very excited, afraid or angry. This actually matches up more closely with the chaos that the city has been promoting the last couple years. The additional statement submitted for consideration by Councilman Williams in option 2, is not even a proper sentence: This additional statement, which incorporates MAGA again,has nothing to do with commemorating the Library's history. The names of the current council listed on this plaque is an insult,when all they have done is put down the library staff and volunteers that make this gem what it is for the residents of Huntington Beach. The commission names and the executive leadership names, along with the city council make up a quarter to a third of this plaque. It seems this is all about ego and everyone getting their name on the plaque, when those such as Ed Manning,A.L. Everett, Mrs. R. H. Lindgren,Mary,Manske, Mrs. R.W. Blodgett, and Ida Vincent are those that should be considered. Do you even know who they are? I hope you will reconsider putting this concept up for a vote. It does not represent the Library or the residents of Huntington Beach. Sharon Hathaway 25 year resident From: Carolyn Kanode To: suoolementalcommCalsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 1:33:57 AM [You don't often get email from carolkanode@me.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] The plaque should honor the founders of the library They were the visionaries It is important to honor our history Please consider a HB museum as a legacy for this council. From: Susan Westover-Giali To: suoolementalcomm(aa surfcity-hb.orq Cc: daiali kslaw.com Subject: Feb.18,2025 City Council Meeting-resident"s comments on agenda item-library plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 2:36:57 AM You donut o ti en get e frl ;su an westoverg; �c loaiz corn t earn wh m yimportant ....:........ ,,..,....... ........�.� ....criw'«,:... v� ,„,,,„,.,„..........mom w.«.,....x... ...,,.....a.. .,,.w.. Greetings. I'm a 20-year resident of Huntington Beach, and I'm writing to share a few thoughts on the proposed plaque commemorating the 50-year anniversary of the Central Library. In short,the plaque has a tacky design with an overly politicized message. This was your opportunity to celebrate 50 years of reading and education. Instead, you chose to engage in hyper-politicization,masquerading as commemorative. It is stunning that our city officials would think this is appropriate. The design is tacky. The graphics in the upper third of the design have nothing to do with City or Library issues, logos, or related themes. Instead,they depict national symbols that have • nothing to do with the Library. Furthermore,the combination of fonts clashes. Further,the sizing of the fonts is off. It's a plaque for the Library,yet the font size of HUNTINGTON BEACH CENTRAL LIBRARY is smaller than the font size of CITY COUNCIL. Is this plaque about the Library's 50th Anniversary, or is it more about promoting the City Council? The section on the Executive Leadership in the lower right corner should be lined up with the Commission section on the right instead of sitting a quarter inch above it. It's hard to believe a professional graphic artist worked on this design. The plaque has also been overly politicized. The inclusion of the partisan MAGA message is inappropriate and divisive. Additionally,the selection of the term "alluring" as part of that message is sexualized,which is in stark contrast to the current City Council's messages about appropriate content for the Library. Alluring means enticing or seductive. Even if they insist on inappropriately including the MAGA message,why not choose "amazing" or"awesome" or some other adjective beginning with "a" instead? The alternative version with the additional message proposed by Chad Williams is equally inappropriate. It appears to me to be sarcastic or a lame attempt at humor. Take the Presidential politics out of the Library,please. Focus on the Library! You also have poor proofreaders. The proposed plaque lists "Council Woman"with two separate words as the title for Gracey Larrea Van Der Mark while listing"Councilman"for the remaining members of the City Council. Why list genders in the titles at all? They are all Council Members. With this Council's public endorsement of removing DEI from the City's policies,they should be consistent with that message and refer to themselves as Council Members,not councilman or councilwoman. But if they want to use the sex-specific terms,make them consistent(one word)to give this plaque a more professional appearance. For all these reasons above, I object to the plaque as it's currently designed. I also suggest that a price tag of$7,000.00 for this plaque is an inexcusable waste of government money. I've heard rumors that some donor funding has been made available, but no one has confirmed that or identified the possible donors. To shed more light on this entire process,I'm submitting a comprehensive Public Records Act request today regarding all of the details of the development of this proposal for the plaque. I look forward to the City's prompt and full response to my PRA request. Susan Westover-Giali,Esq. 4442 Oceanridge Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Cell: 714-402-3423 From: Rooer Ford To: suoolementalcommcalsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Agenda Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 6:55:49 AM ' 7,7,k q ti'k s7^ ^rep q on fof , err it -ort rogerfori tb cg Lcorr learn c h IT& impc ant t:4 As a long time HB resident, it is appalling to watch this city council turn away from effective local government and distracting with national non issues. Putting a MAGA sign on the public library is such a great example of how this council has no interest in representing all of HB's residents but is just a partisan pawn.Please do not further divide this city with this small and petty gesture Similarly, stay away from the residents' library.We don't need unqualified people with a narrow agenda chasing made up issues and censoring our library. Roger From: Isabella Ford To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF);suoolementalcommCa)surfcity-hb.orq;Library Signatures Subject: How do you use our library? Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:07:12 AM What services from our library are you currently using? Do you prefer the physical book, ebook or audiobook? What are you currently reading or listening to and were you able to get it from the library or did you have to buy it elsewhere because it was checked out or because it wasn't offered? Gracey, you brought up the idea of a plaque yet you are the one constantly attacking the library? Casey and the other councilmen,why are you supporting such a plaque? If you are able to get donations for a plaque,why are you not able to get donations to help our aging infrastructure? Have you tackled any of the city hall projects? Do you still have a hose coming out of the basement ceiling with the last rains? Have you replaced the boilers? How about addressing all the homeless beggars on Beach Blvd and the ones hanging out in and around the Walmart parking lot of Talbert and Beach? Concerned resident Isabella Ford From: ,iudv Morris To: puoolementalcommAsurfcity-hb.orq Cc: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CM0 STAFF) Subject: Fwd:Items 20-Library Plaque&24-Flowers of the Sky Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:23:36 AM Good morning, I did not notice that my e-mail below was included in the supplemental communication for either item noted above. Please make it part of the record for both items. Thank you, Judy Morris 31 year resident of BB Begin forwarded message: From: Judy Morris <judyannmorris@yahoo.com> Subject: Items 20-Library Plaque & 24-Flowers of the Sky Date: February 15, 2025 at 7:25:05 AM PST To: SupplementalComm@surfcity-hb.org Item 20-Library Plaque Public libraries should be apolitical.Names of City Council members and politically appointed Library Services Commission members do nbt belong on this plaque. The MAGA acronym and"in God We Trust"are not appropriate to include on a plaque that purports to commemorate 50 years of public library services, by any stretch of the imagination. The current city council has not been supportive of HBPL. They have been openly critical of educated,highly experienced librarians' choices regarding the childrens' book collection by alleging that there was pornographic material in the children's library, but have yet to identify any such material. One council member has gone so far as to publicly insinuate that a former council member was a pedophile because he stated he would not hesitate to read a book the current council member referred to as a"pedophile's dream"to his own child. City Council's recent e-mails to residents requesting feedback about their"petition signing experience" appear to be an attempt to block a legal, democratic grass roots effort to simply keep the treasured HBPL as it currently exists. Why not request community input in advance, or have a contest for residents to submit their ideas to showcase the library rather than creating a promotional tool , for the current City Council and Library Commission members?This was a missed opportunity for the City Council to attempt to unite rather than continuing to divide the community. There is no doubt the library is, and has always been a wonderful place for children.Apparently the folks whose names are listed on the plaque aren't aware that adults are also welcome to utilize and enjoy the library. This plaque is an abomination rather than a commemoration. Item 24-Flowers of the Sky I believe the 6-8 month length of time that this project will occupy space within Central Park, and the resulting foot and automobile traffic would be excessive activity for our beautiful park and surrounding areas. Maximum projections of 900 visitors and 300 vehicles per show at 4 shows per night will likely create many traffic log jams in the surrounding areas and a great deal of foot traffic within the park. This project will undermine the natural habitat and peaceful nature of the park that residents of Huntington Beach deserve. Please do not approve the project. Judy Morris 31 year resident of Huntington Beach From: Reaina Mastrovannis Blankenhorn To: suoolementalcommCalsurfcity-hb.orq;CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF) Cc: Gomez,Charlene Subject: Re:Celebratory 50th Year Library Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:32:02 AM a So people+ ho,received this message often get email from ankenhorn@hotnai com Learn whyrhi : Hi, I'm back with some suggestions to replace the MAGA acronym. Dynamic Educators Perpetuating Stability Remarkable Educators Promising Sense Noble Performing Professors You all would not be happy with any of these acronyms that politicize a plaque celebrating the anniversary of anything in the City so why push your MAGA acronym that only perpetuates divisiveness and hate to the history of this city, especially on a library. Regina M. Blankenhorn From: Regina Mastroyannis Blankenhorn <rblankenhorn@hotmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:30 AM To:cgomez@surfcity-hb.org<cgomez@surfcity-hb.org> Cc: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<City.Council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Celebratory 50th Year Library Plaque Who are you kidding with that plaque? MAGA, really? Why don't you give equal status to the other side and add a DEMS acronym, why don't you? Or how about we just make an elegant plaque that celebrates the library? What a novel idea! I am not going to go into the weeds of how ludicrous this plaque is. You are all very aware. Take the high road and make a plaque that can be respected and celebrated by all now and 50 years from now. Respectfully, Regina M. Blankenhorn From: Gomez.Charlenq To: suoolementalcomm(a surfcity-hb.orq Subject: FlV:Library Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:40:58 AM Original Message From:Melody Freeman<aspeciall@icloud.com> Sent:Friday,February 14,2025 11:24 AM To:Gomez,Charlene<cgomez@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Library Plaque [You don't often get email from aspeciall@icloud.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderLdentification] Hello This plaque design and wording is inappropriate. First the fact that it spells out MAGA immediately becomes political. It gives the impression that one political party and their ideologies are endorsed. This is unacceptable. Also using the word"alluring"sounds a bit off when referring to a library. Yes I'm aware of the definition.But keep in mind the common usage for the word. Just don't use this plaque. Sent from my iPhone From: Gomez.Charlene To: suoolementalcomm(a surfcity-hb.orq Subject: FW:Library plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:41:27 AM From: Robyn B<rmarieboydston@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, February 14, 2025 9:51 AM To:Gomez, Charlene<cgomez@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Library plaque You don't often get email from rmarieboydston@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Please rethink and redesign the proposed plaque for the HB Central Library.The words Magical,Alluring, Galvanizing and Adventurous used as they are in the design presented are not appropriate for the library and a poor use of funds. Thank you, Robyn Boydston From: Gomez.Charlene To: suoolementalcomm(a surfcity-hb.orq Subject: RN:Library Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:41:46 AM Original Message From:Judith Hutton<judithhuttonl@icloud.com> Sent:Friday,February 14,2025 8:37 PM To:Gomez,Charlene<cgomez@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Library [You don't often get email from judithhuttonl@icloud.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderLdentificatiora] Hello, I'm writing you to ask please not to approve this horribly designed library Sent from my iPhone From: Gomez.Charlene To: suaolementalcommfalsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: RN:Library sign Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:43:17 AM Hi Jodi, I am forwarding your comments to our supplemental communications email for City Council as they will now be hearing this item. Respectfully, Charlene Gomez From:Jodi Baldel <jodi.baldel@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, February 15, 2025 12:19 AM To:Gomez,Charlene<cgomez@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Library sign You don't often get email from jgdLbaldel@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Hello Charlene, I am writing in opposition of the new sign that is to be established at the library. I understand the implications of trying to give the acronym MAGA a different perspective; however, MAGA now has connotations deeply connected to the extreme right wing.The City Council is supposed to be neutral in their political stance, representing all residents of HB.Approving this sign demonstrates the Council's aligning with this extreme right. This "MAGA" representation is the equivalent of trying to find an alternate, less offensive, meaning for a flag with a Swaztika.There is no way to water down this symbol and what it represents. Now, HB intends to post a sign on the library,where the meaning behind MAGA has strong, polarizing indications.This symbolism made public can increase polarization within our city. Again, I'm in opposition of the sign being posted. I hope the Council starts looking for ways to unify this City, rather than intentionally taking steps to polarize the citizens further. Respectfully, Jodi Baldel HB resident since 2010 From: Ann Palmer To: 5uoDlementalcommCa)surfcity-hb.orq;city.councik)surfcity.hb.orq Subject: Oppose Agenda Item 20:25-102 Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:47:15 AM Plaque -Library 50 yrs All: This project needs your serious attention. I love the idea of creating a plaque and while very reluctant to criticize I wish to apppeal to your sense of reason and Conservative principles. First,many thanks to the Commission&the City Council for all they do including this 50th Anniversary celebration. I do believe the plaque was mostly designed in good faith;however, there are some real concerns with the design and the communication. This isn't just subjective but objective based on design and communication principles. Briefly: •Header/image should relate directly to intent so better to use HB official"seal, image of library,etc. If an eagle is desired it should be a more natural image of a bald eagle that has actually returned to grace our Central Park where the celebrated facility stands,not a stylized, tattooed-style graphic. •Adding IN GOD WE TRUST is superfluous to a historic plaque commemorating a library building. Our city's seal, contains our local expression. •There are far too many design elements (images, headlines, copy blocks, etc.). Ideally,there should be 3-5. This has approx 10 yet none of those well represent the Huntington Beache Central Library building and facility that we are commemorating. • Too many unrelated typefaces and fonts. •Actual font selection for this material is inadvisable. •Dedication text says little about the actual library facility that we are supposed to be celebrating. There is no description of its unique setting,the compelling interior aesthetic,the many awards or the impressive collections. •Use of Acronym/subnym initial cap stacked design device is pedestrian. This is basically a gimmick popular with 70s promotions and training programs but not recommended for any legacy communications. Words are chosen to fit the pre-determined acronym and those words & all that space—the greater part of the whole,messy design—may not best express the intent of the dedication. • Will it have any discernible meaning 50 years from now? •Most historic building plaques do not reference local city figures at the time of the plaque creation. Some add the name of the mayor at that time and a few go on to list a committee or a donor. This one has a list that takes up one-third of the plaque. As I said, it was hard for me to share this but I am hoping the City Council will determine that to delay &revise would be appropriate. If you.would like more detail about any of the points above or further thoughts on the matter please feel free to contact me. I'm happy to offer assistance and collaboration from formal education and forty years of design and communication for both business and non-profit endeavors. Perhaps a historian and author such as Chris Epting can coin words that would make this piece an appropriate, commemorative plaque. In a final appeal to apply your best Conservative thinking to what should be a simple, straightforward project,please consider that Conservatism by definition is a cultural, social, and political philosophy and ideology that seeks to promote and preserve traditional institutions, customs, and values.Furthermore, it favors institutions and practices that enhance historical continuity. Again,I support all the work that you are doing on behalf of the residents of Surf City and the direction in which you are leading Huntington Beach. Regards, Ann Palmer HB 92648 310.982.8263 From: Levin.Shannon To: supplementaicommesurtcity-hb.orq Subject: FW: Maga plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:57:29 AM Original Message From:Mike Benton<thecosmicgroovel@gmail.com> Sent:Friday,February 14,2025 3:33 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Maga plaque [Some people who received this message don't often get email from thecosmicgroovel@gmail.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentificationi Dear HB City Council members- I get that you have personal political goals.Go for it.That lifestyle(both sides of the aisle)is intensely dividing and corrupting the fabric of our communities on all levels,and personally makes me ill with wonder and contempt,but hey,you keep doing you. How about we try to fix our broken stuff and let go of your statement making?You like the library and park?How about expanding(more books)the kids section of books,or fixing the stinkin batting cages that have been down for 9 months? Next plaque in a couple years might read Black Panther Memorial Pier. Mike Sent from my iPhone From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcommAsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: FW:MAGA 50 yr plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:57:31 AM Original Message From:Kelly Habicht<khabicht@att.net> Sent:Friday,February 14,2025 3:57 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:MAGA 50 yr plaque [Some people who received this message don't often get email from khabicht@att.net.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification Hello, I would like to express supreme disappointment with the 50 yr commemorative plaque. My main complaint is a library is first and foremost about COMMUNITY so this choice of 4 key words is not on- point with what any library stands for. I can only assume this was influenced by political affiliation and is not motivated by bringing our community together and celebrating the library. Please reconsider the current plaque. And please consider that if the cause of"MAGA"is true and strong,placing a slogan on an unrelated plaque will not be necessary to promote it. Let the library be friendly to all. Thank you, Kelly Habicht Huntington Beach Sent from my'iPhone From: Sarah Fish To: suonlementalcomm(asurfcity-hb.orq Subject: LISTEN TO YOUR RESIDENTS Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:57:40 AM t often get err aafrom Sarah ka end gma 6 a LL am :s rr p rtapt The ugly plaque is an absolute disgrace and slap on the face of the library and those that supported the library. I do not support the funds that could otherwise go to maintenance of the library to pay for that joke of a plaque. The light show is a terrible and disgusting idea that will do nothing but destroy our park and create all kinds of problems in that area. Sarah Fish LONG TIME HB RESIDENT From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcommCa surfcity-hb.orq Subject: RN:Council meeting items Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:57:48 AM Original Message From:Pamela Evasic<evasic3@icloud.com> Sent:Friday,February 14,2025 4:26 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Council meeting items [Some people who received this message don't often get email from evasic3@icloud.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] I think the commemorative plaque at the library is unnecessary and only causes more division in our city. The light show is going to be a complete disaster.We do not need the attention,traffic or mess.Please leave the park alone. I have been a HB resident since 1969.Please find more ways to stop more high density housing in our city. Btw,I voted for all you people.Please do the right thing. From: Levin.Shannon To: supolementalcommi surfcity-hb.orq Subject: FW:MAGA plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:58:03 AM Original Message From:Nancy Phillips<nphillipster@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday,February 15,2025 10:19 AM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:MAGA plaque [Some people who received this message don't often get email from nphillipster@gmail.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] To all City Council Members, I rarely send an opinion to the city council,but this issue really bothers me.It's probably too late for my opinion to matter,but I am very disturbed about the MAGA plaque that is planned for the library.It is blatantly political!I know that the letters supposedly stand for other words,,but I feel that you would even try to suggest such a thing is a slap in the face.The MAGA slogan has political connotations,no matter what you say.If you need a slogan to go on the plaque you should have thought of another one.It's actions like these that made me drop my membership in the Republican Party. Sincerely yours, Nancy Phillips From: j.evin.Shannon To: suoolementalcomm( surfcity-hb.orq Subject: FW:Symphony of Flowers,plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:58:34 AM From: Lisa Burford<Iburf1407@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, February 15, 2025 2:33 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Re:Symphony of Flowers, plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from Iburf1407agmail.com.Learn why this is important I have lived in Huntington Beach for most of my 68 years. Central Park is enjoyed by so many people who wish to walk and commune with nature. The light show that is being considered seems extremely commercial, and not a pleasant addition to our wonderful park lands. My concerns are: noise (music being played over loud speakers), lights, traffic,trampling of the park itself which has been in the process of being upgraded with many trees and landscaping. Why not take this opportunity down to the beach front near Beach Blvd where there are already commercial entities? That might alleviate the destruction of our wild habitat for the park environment. On another note,the MAGA inclusion on the library plaque... I love our city council's of the past,they did assign their names to many plaques which is a show of their work towards those goals. The current plaque is NOT representative of the population of Huntington Beach. I am discouraged by this lack of foresight. Sincerely, Lisa Burford, Huntington Beach,92647 From: Levin,Shannon To: suoolementalcommAsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: Fw: Library plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:58:38 AM From: Nancy<ncarrolll@socal.rr.com> Sent:Saturday, February 15, 2025 2:41 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Library plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from ncarroll1Ca�socal.rr.com.Learn why till i5 important Why make it partisan? The plaque is for the whole city and the MAGA thing NOT a benign phrase! Why not use PRIDE, DEI, BLM as your phrase. Easy enough to come up with others I'm not recommending them ..I am just making a point that MAGA IS partisan and not appropriate for a 50 year plaque. Nancy C From: Levin,Shannon To: 5uoolementalcommCa surfcity-hb.orq Subject FW:MAGA plaque at Library Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:59:14 AM From: Robbie McDonald <robbieamcdonald@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 16, 2025 8:54 AM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: MAGA plaque at Library Some people who received this message don't often get email from robbieamcdonald(gmail.com.Learn why this is important While I can appreciate a plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Huntington ' Beach library,the wording,the acronym, and the cost leave much to be desired. Most of the time I am afraid to go to the library because of the homeless issue. I would appreciate it if you spent more of the city council's time and the city's money trying to make our city safe instead of many of the things that only YOU,the city council,feel are important. Best regards, Roberta McDonald. From: Levin.Shannon To: sunolementaicomm( surfcity-hb.org Subject: FW: Library plague(not plaque) Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:59:34 AM From:Veronica Allen <v.allen@verizon.net> Sent:Sunday, February 16, 2025 9:38 AM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Library plague(not plaque) Some people who received this message don't often get email from v.allenverizon.net. I earn why this is. important I am appalled by.your brazen use of MAGA hateful rhetoric on the "supposedly" Library Commemorative Plaque. I think you, as a group, have forgotten that there are other people who live in Huntington Beach. We normal citizens love the City of Huntington Beach and the great Central Library, that serves us all. A 50th Anniversary Plaque is a wonderful idea, only if its intent is to honor the years it has spent enriching our lives, not professing some political agenda. Shame on you all who voted for this idea! Respectfully, Veronica and David Allen From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcommCla surfcity-hb.orq Subject FW:MAGA plaque at Central Park Library Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:59:39 AM From: Laura Boyer<laura2boyer@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 16, 2025 10:18 AM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: MAGA plaque at Central Park Library Some people who received this message don't often get email from Iaura2boyeragmail.com.Learn why this is important Dear Council Members, I am against the proposed plaques featuring MAGA. Our library and parks should be for all citizens and free of politics! Putting MAGA on the plaque feels like an "in your face"to our fellow citizens who aren't ultra-Republican and will only create more division in the city. Respectfully, Laura Boyer From: Levin.Shannon To: suoplementalcomm(alsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: FW: Library Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:59:51 AM From: Madison Colyer<maddiechan81@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 16, 2025 11:45 AM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Library Plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from maddiechan81Ca)gmail.com. Learn why this is important Huntington Beach City Council Members, As a concerned citizen of Huntington Beach, I am not one to say much; but now is the time to voice issues with your decision to place a plaque of political party on an institution of learning. For you as city council members to make decision such as this, I cannot condone this action as a citizen who would go to the library as a child and now as an adult.As a library is an institution of learning and should not be used as an political battleground. Let your concerns of politics stay in the councilroom and out off educational institutions. Madison Colyer From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcommAsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: FW:50th Anniversary Library Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 7:59:58 AM Attachments: Librarv-Disolay-Policv.odf From: Debara Traver<dztraver@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 16, 2025 11:56 AM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:50th Anniversary Library Plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from dztraver1@gmail.com.Learn why this is important I am writing to encourage you to vote NO on the proposed MAGA 50th Anniversary Plaque; approval of this plaque by elected City of Huntington Beach City Council members is Disgraceful! 1 .) As designed, this plaque violates the HB City's Library Display policy.(see attached) 2.) This is the correct and proper spelling for Councilwoman. NOT Council Woman. 3.) Was there any public input into the design or bids taken for pricing? Were other designs submitted? Debara Z. Traver • Huntington Beach Resident HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISPLAY POLICY Purpose The Huntington Beach Public Library has adopted the following Library Display Policy to guide librarians and to inform the public about the principles upon which display themes and materials are chosen. Philosophy The Huntington Beach Public Library supports intellectual freedom and subscribes to the Library Bill of Rights and its interpretative statements,including"Library-Initiated Programs and Displays as a Resource:An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights" (2019). https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarvbill/interpretations/orogramsdisolays Library display tables and display cases are only for Huntington Beach Public Library or City of Huntington Beach displays. Public bulletin boards and flyer shelves located at Central and Branch locations are available for the posting of notices; however,those items must be submitted and then reviewed by Library administrative staff and are subject to rules and guidelines as outlined in the City's Public Posting guidelines. Library displays are used to highlight new materials, educate the public about the variety of subjects, genres, and formats offered, and to stimulate interest in the library collections,services, and resources. As the Library endeavors to present a broad spectrum of ideas and variety of viewpoints, placement of materials on displays does not necessarily imply the Library's endorsement of ideas, opinions,or viewpoints expressed therein. Displays should support the Library's mission statement: The Huntington Beach Public Library and Cultural Center welcomes, empowers ad enriches our community by providing innovative and traditional library services that inspire and encourage transformation and growth The following criteria will be considered when selecting or approving displays: • Format and style are suitable for intended audience(e.g. adult materials will not be included in displays in the children's area). • Appropriateness to seasonal events, holidays, heritage months,etc. • Relation to current events. • Historical or regional relevance. • Relation to events in the community. • Relation to Library events and programming. • Representation of a genre,trend, or culture. • Interest of patrons and the public. Updated and approved June 2023 Guidelines for displays: • Themes and materials selected should fulfill the Library's mission to provide materials which meet patrons' interests and needs. • Materials should be in good condition. • Topical displays should represent the wide variety of viewpoints offered in the collections. • Displays should not promote a specific religion or political party. • Any signage included should clearly state the theme of the display. Approval of displays: • Senior Librarian of Youth Services is responsible for Children's,Youth,and Teen displays. • Senior Librarian of Public Services and Community Outreach is responsible for Adult displays at Central and all displays at Branch locations. • Final approval of all displays lies with the Library Manager. • Patrons who request the reconsideration of library display materials will be asked to follow the procedures concerning reconsideration of library materials as outlined in the City of Huntington Beach's Collection Development policy. Updated and approved June 2023 From: Levin.Shannon To: suonlementalcommCa)surfcity-hb.orq Subject: FW:HBPL Commemorative Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:00:01 AM Original Message From:Monica Trementozzi<mtrementozzi@mail.com> Sent: Sunday,February 16,2025 12:09 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:HBPL Commemorative Plaque [Some people who received this message don't often get email from mtrementozzi@mail.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] HB City Council- As a follow-up to my previous email communicating my disapproval to the council considering the MAGA plaque,I want to now express my disgust on hearing this was approved.How embarrassing for our city.HB is featured on the news for siding with the far-right,their deeply flawed agenda and an attempt to gain favor with Donald Trump. Before his first presidency,I was a registered independent with the luxury of voting for candidates on both sides However,I was compelled to pick a side so I could vote in future primaries.Donald Trump has effectively divided this country.His far-right agenda and that of his chosen allies is discriminatory and not reflective of the core values of this country. HB City Ciuncil is now effectively dividing the community which is counterproductive to a healthy,happy community.You were NOT elected to be implement partisan symbolism in our public spaces.Yes,MAGA on the plaque is a play on the actual acronym but we all understand the intention. As a 35 year resident with some Hispanic ethnicity,I was discriminated against for the first time IN MY LIFE recently and told to"go back where I came from"when riding my bike through the Lake Street neighborhood on my way home to Pacific Ranch.Coincidence?Unlikely.This is because Donald Trump and his MAGA agenda has emboldened and empowered discrimination at every level.Shame on HB City Council for amplifying his racist message. Sincerely, Monica Trementozzi From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcommasurfcity-hb.orq . Subject FIN:Library plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:00:14 AM From: Roberta Martin <rmartinhb@aol.com> ' Sent:Sunday, February 16, 2025 1:21 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Library plaque Soomeeppeople who received this message don't often get email from rmartinhbaol.corrl.Learn why this is idlip City Council members, As a multi-decade resident of Huntington Beach and frequent visitor to the Central Library, I am quite bothered by the awkward acronym MAGA proposed for the library plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary. The Magical Alluring Galvanizing Adventurous wording does not make sense. Those words have never been adopted, used in referring to our library. The use of those words is equivalent to trying to put a square peg into a round hole. The only reason those words were selected for the plaque is to spell out MAGA. I 49.8% of Americans voted for the current president; 48.3% of Americans did not vote for the current president. 47.1% of Orange County residents voted for the current president; 49.7 % of OC residents did not. I do not have specific percentages for Huntington Beach voting. Simply speaking, we as a country and county are almost equally divided. Why does an elected city council feel the need to further divide our community? The city council has a clear majority. Why spend money and time broadcasting your agenda? The plaque will not withstand time. Administrations, sentiments and ideals change. Why memorialize an obvious attempt to steamroll over half the population with the council's political view? • To make a comparison, the plaque is tantamount to the rainbow flag; although, the rainbow flag would have flown for one month, not forged of metal, displayed at the library morning, noon and night in perpetuity. The thinking of the city council was that the ban of the rainbow flag "was to get us over this divisive titling." Let's continue down that path: unify, not divide. As a resident, my opinion is that the city council should not blatantly demonstrate obvious partisanship, which apparently half of the citizens oppose. I Please rethink your position and do not dedicate that plaque just because you I can, i.e., steamrolling. Sincerely, Roberta Martin 6609 Ashbury Circle Huntington Beach From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcommCa surfcity-hb.org Subject FW:City Council Meeting 2/18/25 Comments Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:00:23 AM From:Chris Varga<christopher.j.varga@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 16, 2025 3:01 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:City Council Meeting 2/18/25 Comments Huntington Beach City Council, In regards to the agenda for Huntington Beach City Council Meeting on 2/18/25 I have the following comments : Agenda Item 25-102—NO to the MAGA plaque for the 50th Anniversary of our wonderful central Library.This brazen political statement has no place in our celebrating this milestone. Do we even need to waste money on any plaque? Agenda Items 25-087 and 25-126—In regards to both of these approved and signature validated petitions on the future of the Library I support either approving the petitions as is or put them to the people of Huntington Beach to vote on. There isn't another option. Agenda Item 25-017—NO to the Central Park Light show. What a hokey idea. Just leave the park alone! Sincerely, Chris Varga Huntington Beach From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcommesurfcity-hb.orq Subject RN: Library plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:00:39 AM • From: Robert Nigro<ffoutythree@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, February 16, 2025 3:59 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Library plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from ffoutythreegmail.com.Learn why this is important The proposed library plaque for its 50th anniversary should be about the library and not politized for your MAGA beliefs. In addition,the added line proposed by Councilman Chad Williams is totally inappropriate. Maryann Nigro Huntington Beach From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcommna surfcity-hb.orq Subject FW:Vehemently Opposing that Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:00:47 AM From:Tony Chase<tony@allweprint.com> Sent:Sunday, February 16, 2025 6:54 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Vehemently Opposing that Plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from tony(@allweprint.com.Learn why this is important Here are several reasons: 1.You obviously do not have a grasp on what words mean. "Alluring"to describe a library?You're reach to make MAGA work is not only ignorant it's disrespectful and inappropriate. 2. MAGA that is just gross and again incredibly disrespectful. 3. It's ugly 4. It has in god we trust WTF does that have to do with the library? 5.You added your names to the plaque as if any of you have ever had anything positive to do with our beautiful library. 6.You're idiots to pay 7k for that POS I know you all live in a place of pettiness and hate. But putting that plaque up in our public library will be a MEGA insult to everyone that walks through it's doors. Just don't • Carolyne Chase 92647 From: Paula Christensen To: suoolementalcomm(@surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Library Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:14:26 AM r4.117, 4: T=f` � Yc� t t g e��fr m p f r � shoo cor r why tits is important Hello Republican City Council members, I realize that you have the majority and in reality you do not have to pay attention to any other point of view. I hope that you would realize that you are suppose to represent all of Huntington Beach and not just republicans. In the hope that you will listen to a different point of view and not be stubbornly stuck on only yourselves, please consider that this plaque design for the 50 anniversary of the library has nothing to do with the library. The plaque design is blatantly political. The plaque design is blatantly sucking up to the president. Are you hoping you will get a choice job in Washington? I doubt that I am the only one thinking this. Your plaque design message is obvious. Your are not fooling anyone. From: Levin.Shannon To: supolementalcomm4surfcity-hb.orq Subject FW:Council agenda 2/18/2025,multiple items Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:17:59 AM From:Julie Bixby<julie@bixby.org> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 2:00 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Council agenda 2/18/2025, multiple items Some people who received this message don't often get email from juliebixby.org.Learn why this is important To Council persons of all genders, faiths and creeds: RE: Item 25-102 - Proposed Library Anniversary Plaque The City Council is blatantly using a City resource for its own political gain. The font size of the front-and-center MAGA acrostic is so much larger than that of"Huntington Beach Central Library", and there's so much star- spangled fluff around it, that the plaque looks like it's recognizing 50 years of MAGA, a well-known political movement, rather than the City's Library. Further adding to the plaque's political message, it displays the individual names and offices of the loud and proud MAGA elected officials. The City's Code of Ethics - you did read it, didn't you? - says "I do not use my office or the resources of the City for personal or political gain." Plastering a political logo/acronym with your name and office on a City resource sounds very much like using a City resource for political gain, which violates the Code of Ethics. RE: Items 25-087 & 25-126 pertaining to placing the Citizens Initiatives on the ballot Deputy City Manager Jennifer Carey, who prepared these two RCAs, gets creative - to put it politely - with the fiscal impact of placing the citizen initiatives on the General Election ballot. She writes for both 25-087 & 25- 126: "The next General Election would be November 3, 2026. Should the City Council elect to submit for this date, the cost would range from $340,515 to $399,499. If the City Council decides to include the second citizen initiative... an additional cost of approximately $8,500 would be incurred for both scenarios." This makes it sound like the cost of including a single initiative on a GE ballot is an astounding six figures, yet somehow tacking on a second initiative adds a mere $8,500. This is a false narrative. Less than a year ago, the text of a similar RCA, 24-465, which was co-written by Carey, read simple and clear: "The estimated additional cost to place one Charter amendment measure on the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot is $10,000, bringing the total estimated cost for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election to $310,000. (emphasis added) Funds to cover this amount are budgeted in FY 2024/25 Election Account No. 10010201.69505." How in the world did the cost of adding one item to a GE ballot go from $10,000 to $300,000+ in less than a year? It didn't, although the phrasing of the current RCAs implies that it did, thereby misleading the public (and possibly the Council) that adding just one ballot initiative would be an enormous expenditure it can't afford. Moreover, RCAs 25-087 & 25-126 don't mention that funds are always provided in the City's budget to cover basic General Election costs, expanding the false narrative that the City can't afford to put the (supposedly costly) citizen initiatives on a GE ballot. Had the current RCAs been written in the same clear verbiage as the prior 24-465, this false impression wouldn't exist. The City Council needs to stop playing games and stop fabricating excuses (including the "were you lied to" survey) to avoid placing the lawfully submitted citizen initiatives on the 2026 General Election ballot. RE: Item 25-017 — Flowers of the Sky License Agreement I'm disturbed by the City's selling out of its parkland to try to make a quick buck. The ends don't justify the means. I'm also particularly dismayed by the vendor's obligation of "Shall provide a complimentary hospitality package that includes 400 complimentary VIP hospitality passes for the event per year for use by City's employees and representatives." 400 VIP passes per year? It seems a rather excessive number of freebies being doled out. It also begs the question of how, exactly, these hundreds of yearly freebies serve "a legitimate public purpose of the City... consistent with state law" per Resolution No. 2013-23. (emphasis added) Requiring the distribution of 400 VIP passes sounds awfully like bribery to me, a "pay to play" scheme (aka, we'll let you hold your event if you give us a bucket load of free passes to attend it). The City doesn't need to be so greedy. Cutting the number of passes in half to 200 (or cutting even fewer to 100), you still have a generous allotment for whatever "legitimate public purpose" premise you come up with. Julie Bixby Huntington Beach From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementaicomm(asurfcity-hb.orq Subject FW: Plaque at Library Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:18:03 AM From:Gerald Donohue<gdonohue41@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 2:13 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Plaque at Library Some people who received this message don't often get email from gdonohue41Ca�gmail.corrt.Learn why this is important Putting a MAGA plague in the library doesn't build community support. Furthermore 3 new council members have served less than 3 months and it seems inappropriate to mention them when they have so little service to HB. Thanks, Jerry Donohue From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcommCa)surfcity-hb.org Subject: FW:NO on LIBRARY PLAQUE Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:18:08 AM From:zibens@verizon.net<zibens@verizon.net> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 2:20 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: NO on LIBRARY PLAQUE Some people who received this message don't often get email from zibensc verizon.net.Learn why this is important Please do not divide our city any further just because you can...Put up a plaque that EVERYONE in the city on either side can be proud of. Have your names on it so that future generations will see UNITY IN HB was important to this council and our city. Thank you. Sent from the all new AOL aop for i0$ From: Levin.Shannon To: supplementalcommna surfcity-hb.orq Subject: FIN:Concerned Citizen&Neighbor Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:18:17 AM From:Shelly Bigger<shelly@shellybigger.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 2:36 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Concerned Citizen & Neighbor Some people who received this message don't often get email from shellyashellybigger.com.I earn why this is important Members of Council- I'm voicing my concerns on several topics the council will take up on tomorrow's meeting. Library Plaque- HB as a city that endeavors to include all its citizens should never show partisanship on city buildings or plaques. The plaque is to commemorate 50 years for the LIBRARY and the library only. The acronym created by the four words chosen below is a thinly vailed attempt to push an agenda from one side of the political spectrum. To what end is unclear but it feels childish and mislead. Magical,Alluring, Galvanizing,Adventurous This list of words also has no literary significance-it was not written by a known celebrated author nor lyrics from a universally love song. The acronym clearing spells out MAGA which perhaps is some of your beliefs and you have the right to believe as you will. HOWEVER, if it doesn't represent the diversity of political beliefs of ALL its constituents. It should be replaced with wording to better address the Libraries 50th Anniversary. I highly recommend you re-consider and honor the 50th anniversary of our wonderful library and its deep meaning to all people as a place for learning. Keep, 'learning and all the possibilities that brings', as the topic for the plaque removing all political references. It's really the only way to honor the Library's history correctly. A quick google search will yield multiple worthy quotes like the ones below... "The doors of this Library are open now and are all welcome. The judgment of history is left to you,the people. I have no fears of that,for we have done our best. And so I say, come and learn from it." Ronald Regan "The only thing you absolutely need to know the location of the library" Albert Einstein The more that you read,the more things you will know.The more that you learn,the more places you'll go."—Dr.Seuss Symphony of Flowers. I love Central park-it's a beautiful area for humans and wildlife to enjoy quietly, It's a haven for many birds,animals and humans alike. Not to mention the most important fact that the park is on the Pacific Flyway a vital route for migratory birds. Remove this item from the Consent Calendar-the public demands transparency from the council in reviewing the proposal before approval and possible put on the ballot. NOTHING should be done w/o a environmental impact study Until the above 2 items are addressed to the betterment of all HB citizens...DO NOT approve the Symphony of Flowers to operate an 8 months long show 4 night a week with 2K possible attendees This will not only disturb the natural rhythm the park enjoys to the both wildlife and surrounding neighborhoods. No amount of money is worth jeopardizing this haven-the added pressure on the park and accompanying trash and misconduct of participants is NOT what we need now or ever. Search your common sense and realize the company that wants to this to happen doesn't give a damn about Central Park-it needs our lovely green background to make their show look good.Ask them if they placed this in this parking lot of the Westminster Mall,would they have the same effect? I doubt it. Don't let them USE us this way. Thank you for your open minds while considering these topics. Shelly Bigger HB Resident From: Levin.Shannon To: suoDlementalcomm(alsurfci'-hb.orq Subject FW: Library Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:19:09 AM From: Betsy Smith <bs.golf17@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 3:36 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Library Plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from bs.golf17Cagmail.com.I earn why thici_s important City Council Members, My name is Elizabeth Smith. I am a 50 year resident and a retired teacher of 37 years in Huntington Beach. I strongly oppose your MAGA agenda and your thoughtless, manipulative manner in which you want to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of our wonderful public library. Your views do not represent everyone in Huntington Beach. Please reconsider another option to honor the library and your constituents. Thank you. Elizabeth Smith From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcommasurfcity-hb.orq Subject RN:Library Plaque and Light Show-Vote No Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:19:12 AM From: Brian Reilly<breillyhb@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 3:40 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Library Plaque and Light Show-Vote No Some people who received this message don't often get email from breillyhlY@gmail.com.Learn why this is important As a city resident I am strongly requesting that you vote NO on both the silly and unnecessary library plaque and the lease of parkland to a for-profit light show promoter. Our Central Park is an island of nature in our ever developing city and needs to be protected and not exploited. Thank you, Brian F. Reilly From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcomm4surfcity-hb.orq Subject: FW:Library Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:19:17 AM . From: Ijessner<Ijessner@verizon.net> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 3:47 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Library Plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from IjessnerCa verizon.net.I Parn why this important Dear City Council, • I am a member of the community who voted for all three of the new members. I am strongly opposed to the wording on the proposed library plaque.The use of MAGA to describe the library is wrong. I have been volunteering in the library for 35 years. Please change the description so it doesn't spell MAGA vertically. Maybe the FOTCL group could engage the children to come up with a wonderful description. Linda Jessner From: Levin.Shannon To: suoulementalcommesurfcity-hb.orq Subject: FW:Concerned citizen Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:19:22 AM From:Ashley Crawford<ashleylhicks@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 3:54 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Concerned citizen Some people who received this message don't often get email from ashleylhicks(Nmail com.Learn why this is. important Hello city council, Regarding the agenda items for city council meeting 2/18/2025, I am highly concerned. The library 50th anniversary plaque I absolutely do not want our city spending money on a useless and embarrassing plaque for the library.What is the final cost involved?Thousands of dollars? My daughter asks why our parking lots and streets are full of broken pieces and holes.Why is that?! If we have thousands to spend then fix the potholes in our streets or fix the city parks with broken slides!That money could be spent buying new children's items for the library or updating the children's section of the library. How about fixing the fountain outside of the library?How about continuing to update our city infrastructure? Maybe you could clean up the city beach bathrooms! Help El Ranchito rebuild on Main St! Symphony of Flowers This is a huge no thank you! I do not see the need for nor do I desire an expensive light show to take part of our beloved park.The cost per ticket is too expensive,the park doesn't need an event and I want to be able to park in the parking lots to use the library and park without worrying about all the space being used for some event! Find another option to raise money for our city. I am often embarrassed by our city council-as in YOU. Each of you.The ridiculous way you talk,the things you say that make no sense or do not represent our city interests (certainly not mine!) not to mention the way most of you dress! I cannot understand why some of you dress so unprofessionally. Thank you for your time. • Sincerely, Ashley Crawford, a concerned HB citizen From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcommCa surfdty-hb.orq Subject FW:Plaque and Symphony of Flowers Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:19:27 AM Original Message From:Joan Wood<jwoodsb@gmail.com> Sent:Monday,February 17,2025 3:58 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Plaque and Symphony of Flowers [Some people who received this message don't often get email from jwoodsb@gmail.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentificatiou] Dear City Council members, I am an independent voter,tired of partisan politics in our city.You know exactly what you're doing by installing a MAGA plaque at the Central library.It is inappropriate. If I can sway your vote on anything,I hope it will be on the planned Symphony of Flowers.I walk in Central Park every week and believe this will cause irreparable environmental damage.It will affect wildlife and the serenity of the park...not a responsible use of tax dollars. Thank you, Joan Wood Sent from my iPad From: Levin.Shannon To: sunolementalcomm(alsurfcity-hb.orq Subject: FW:Hideous plaque' Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:19:36 AM From: Nancy Bigda<nanbigda@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 4:22 PM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Hideous plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from nanbigdayahoo.com.Learn why this is important You cannot spend our money on that hideous, obscene plaque for the 50th anniversary of the library. If you do, you should put it in one of the bathrooms (preferable on the floor under a toilet) because it belongs there. From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcomm(a surfcity-hb.orq Subject: FW: My opinion on the plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:19:47 AM From: Mary Spafford <mkspafford@outlook.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 4:45 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: My opinion on the plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from mkspaffordoutlook.com.I earn why thi is important _ I find this plaque gaudy, unattractive and politically biased and a great disservice to those who have worked with great zeal to make our library what it has been over the last 50 years, a wonderful,welcoming place for the community to visit. To have the names • of this City Council who have done nothing but insult, name call and work to give the library away to a private organization placed on the plaque is an insult. - The City Council seems to turn a deaf ear to the pleas of so many people in our city but I hope that this will be an exception. Sincerely, M.Spafford From: Levin.Shannon To: supolementalcomm(asurfcity-hb.orq Subject: FIN:Please don"t waste our money on MAGA Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:19:55 AM From: RON ULRICH <fiberron@aol.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 4:46 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Please don't waste our money on MAGA You guys have chosen to try to promote yourselves' to the president. Please stop wasting time and money on this plaque highlighting MAGA I doubt Trump will find this is money well spent reflecting on his cut back approach and I am certain my fellow HB residents can list many better uses for money spent on. This MAGA plaque does not honor the City of Huntington Beach. Trump does not care about your adoration of him and his twin Musk would likely think less of HB after seeing this spending. This is not an honor to the city, it is a silly cry for attention and will appear embarrassing in the future. Please focus on Huntington Beach and our issues...things like this plaque make us look childish. Do not proceed with the plaque. Ron Ulrich Huntington Beach, CA 1 From: Levin.Shannon To: supolementalcommi surfcity-hb.orq Subject FW:Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:20:05 AM From: Kathy Caric<kathy.caric@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 5:32 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from kathy.carichgmail.com.Learn why this is important Please do not approve the design for the proposed library plaque. Blatant political references or content are totally inappropriate on a publicly owned building.The library serves all Huntington Beach citizens, not just those with MAGA loyalty/sympathy.The acrostic content needs to be removed from the design. Look at the plaques currently displayed at the library to confirm that the content should be politically neutral in design. Katherine Caric From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcomm a surfcity-hb.orq Subject FW:Agenda Item 25-102 Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:20:08 AM From: Donna Skinner<sisterskinner@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 5:32 PM To:CITY.COUNCIL(INCL. CM0 STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Item 25-102 Some people who received this message don't often get email from sisterskinnergmail.com.J earn why this i5 important I request that the council reject the design of the MAGA plaque for the library anniversary. It is offensive to many of us and aggravates hope of unity within our community. Please stop pushing the MAGA agenda.You are supposed to be representing ALL of Huntington Beach. It appears that you are really TRYING to be offensive.You are not supposed to be partisan. Please. Do the job that you were elected to do and stop this divisiveness. Fix the potholes in our streets. Do something about unsafe use of electric bicycles ... especially by our community's children. Donna Skinner DonnaSkinner.com From: April Downs To: sunolementalcommt)surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Improve the Library 50 Anniversary Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:20:33 AM [You don't often get email from thedownsfamily03@gmail.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentiftcation] Hi-please update the design of the library 50th anniversary plaque.Currently it is very political and inappropriate for our library.The words are used to follow the mega acronym,which is not with the libraries about.It does not represent our city well. April Downs Sent from my iPhone From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcomrresurfcity-hb.org • Subject: FW: library plaque-no! Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:21:09 AM From: Mary Kay Lamarre<mklamarre@gmail.com> . Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 7:17 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:library plaque-no! Some people who received this message don't often get email from mklamarreCNmail.com. I earn why thi is important I am not in favor of the current design proposed to honor our city library.This plaque should honor the library and should not include political slogans as the currently proposed.The design team needs to come up with a design that is only about the . library. Mary Kay Lamarre mklamarreagmail.com cell 714.655.8984 From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcomnasurfcity-hb.orq Subject: FW:Library plaque comment Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:21:13 AM From: Lisa Marin <marinlisa@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 7:21 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Library plaque comment Some people who received this message don't often get email from marinlisa(agmail corn.Learn why this is important To the Members of the HB City Council: A commemorative plaque for the HB Library's 50 years of serving our community is absolutely warranted.However,the use of a contrived acronym to promote MAGA is highly offensive to many of us who use and support the Central library but do not want the library politicized. The plaque clearly does not represent the community as a whole-most specifically, the insertion of MAGA. Much less important than the blatant, absurd bias shown by the acronym-but nonetheless a reflection on our city's image, is the use of adjectives like"alluring" (really a preposterous choice) and"galvanizing"which are obviously convenient but NOT appropriate or well thought out descriptors for the outstanding HB Central Library. "Alluring"?Really? This doesn't even consider how unattractive the design is-more fitting for a military facility than a library that is so welcoming,vibrant, accessible, expansive, state of the art! Let's slow down-please do not move forward with this expensive and offensive project.Let's find a way to design/develop other options that the community can contribute to, discuss and compromise on, seeking an attractive, less somber design,with a non political text-something that truly represents what the HB library means to everyone. It's a great way to honor this gem of a library! And no acronym needed! Sincerely, Lisa Marin Huntington Beach, CA "The cure for anything is salt water:sweat, tears, or the sea." Isak Dinesen From: ' Levin.Shannon To: ` suoolementalcommCalsurfcity-hb.orq Subject FW:Library Plaque ,Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:21:17 AM _ From: Paula Christensen<pcchristensen@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 7:42 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Library Plaque . Some people who received this message don't often get email from pcchristensenCa�yahoo.com.I earn why this is important Hello Republican City Council members, I realize that you have the majority and in reality you do not have to pay attention to any other point of view. I hope that you would realize that you are suppose to represent all of Huntington Beach and not just republicans. In the hope that you will listen to a different point of view and not be stubbornly stuck on only • yourselves,please consider that this plaque design for the 50 anniversary of the library has nothing to do with the library. The plaque design is blatantly political. The plaque design is blatantly sucking up to the president. Are you hoping you will get a choice job in Washington? I doubt that I am the only one thinking this. Your plaque design message is obvious. Your are not fooling anyone. From: Levin.Shannon To: suonlementalcommt@surfcity-hb.orq Subject: FW:25-102 Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:21:42 AM From: Patti Beumer Wride<trish721@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 8:21 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:25-102 Some people who received this message don't often get email from trish721gmail.com.Learn why this is important To the City Council: Unable to attend the Tuesday meeting, but must add my voice to the many who do not approve the proposed plaque to commemorate the wonderful HB public Library's Anniversary. As a 40 plus year homeowner in Huntington Beach, I have known the City Council to be a non-partisan body and as such it is meant to serve the entire population. Maga is not a policy, it was a marketing and campaign slogan. It does not belong on a plaque celebrating a PUBLIC Library's milestone. I oppose this proposed plaque. We are proud of our beautiful, inclusive Huntington Beach Library. Instead display a celebration appropriate for the entire citizenry. Sincerely, P.B.Wride Huntington Beach, CA From: Levin.Shannon To: suooIementalcommCa)surfcity-hb.orq Subject FW:Library Issues Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:21:48 AM Original Message From:Jean Rowley<mathrocks4jr@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday,February 17,2025 8:25 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:Jean Rowley<mathrocks4jr@yahoo.com> Subject:Library Issues [Some people who received this message don't often get email from mathrocks4jr@yahoo.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] Please keep politics out of the library,and allow librarians to do their jobs. The MAGA acronym on the plaque politicizes the 50th anniversary of the library,and I am against that. Parents should decide what books their children have access to,not a board of strangers with an agenda. As a long term resident of Huntington Beach,I prefer you spend your time on the e-bike problem and the multitude of detox and sober living houses in our neighborhoods. Thank you, Jean Rowley From: Levin,Shannon To: suoolementalcomm(asurfcity-hb,orq Subject FW:Feedback on agenda items for February 19,2025 council meeting Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:22:46 AM From:Janet Michels<janetbmichels@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 9:03 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Feedback on agenda items for February 19, 2025 council meeting • City Council, I write to you with respect to 2 items on the agenda for tomorrow night's city council meeting. The Library Plaque: I attended last week's Commission meeting and listened carefully to the speakers,which as you know, overwhelmingly rejected the plaque's design while overwhelmingly supported a plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary. Most speakers were articulate in their positions,with a recurrent theme...why wouldn't you want a plaque that the entire community would support and appreciate? Why select a design intended to provoke a large and vocal negative response? I've watched all of you speak,get sworn in, and identify as"adults in the room" (looking at you Mr. McKeon)and wanting to bring people together(most of you have said as much time and again) You really had a chance here, and personally I think you are blowing a real opportunity....now you are getting emails from people who voted for you, all in, questioning your choice here. I'm still hopeful that 4 of you will wake up tomorrow and decide this is not the legacy you want to leave for your time on city council. Please do the right thing, say you are listening to the community,you understand why some people might not support the design, and vote NO on this item. Symphony of Flowers: Cool idea,wrong location. Simple as that. Find an undeveloped lot in the industrial area and put it there, if such a place exists in HB. These installations, similar to Sensorio in Paso Robles, are great but usually put in an open field where disruption to the community and wildlife is minimal. The money you will receive for it is minimal as a budget helper, and looks like we will subsidize by paying for parking attendants needed to route traffic. Vote NO on this item, and make a plan to locate the installation in a location less disruptive to the community. Sincerely, Janet Michels Janet Michels 714.448.3095 From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcomm(aa surfcity-hb.org Subject: RN:Agenda Item for city council meeting February Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:22:50 AM From:Sue Fullerton <stevie_fullerton@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 9:15 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Item for city council meeting February Some people who received this message don't often get email from Stevie fullerton aayahoo.corri. Learn why this is important Agenda Item 25-102 plaque - NO do not approve. Really that's the best you could do? It sounds illiterate. You should be ashamed. Maybe you should read more or at least buy a thesaurus. From: Levin,Shannon To: suoolementalcommCa)surfcity-hb.orq Subject FIN:Agenda Items 25-102&25-107 February 18th CC Meeting Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:22:53 AM From:donnadillon214@aol.com <donnadillon214@aol.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 9:26 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Agenda Items 25-102&25-107 February 18th CC Meeting Some people who received this message don't often get email from donnadillon214( aol.com.Learn why this important Mayor Burns, Mayor Pro Tem McKeon, and Council Members. First, I'd like to say I'm enthusiastic and optimistic about the leadership and direction of our city and our country. I understand you and this council have some challenges that need to be addressed specifically the city budget deficient, but I hope you will listen to your supporters and constituents when considering solutions. I appreciate that the last time the license agreement with Flowers of the Sky Entertainment was on the agenda, Council pulled the item pending further research and investigation. However, I still urge you to vote NO on this agenda item. I have read the EIR in the addendum, and I disagree vehemently with the general conclusions that there will be no impact on the natural resources of Central Park, on the migrating birds and wildlife, and on traffic congestion to the surrounding streets and neighborhoods. I compare the EIR to HSS Mayorkas saying the US border is under control during the last administration. Most of the residents of our city are opposed to this. Please listen to us. Also, on the agenda is item 25-102. Please reconsider the design of the commemorative plaque celebrating the 50th anniversary of HBPL. Even an ardent supporter of you and this Council can see this as a blatant use of the MAGA acronym which creates division. I hope you would want to unite all residents of our city, and this plaque design creates a wedge. Regards, Gregory Dillon 714 319-3581 22102 Jonesport Ln Huntington Beach,92646 From: Levin.Shannon To: §uoolementalcomm(a)surfcity-hb.orq Subject FW:Please register my voice Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:23:01 AM From:Allie Plum <skyedawg007@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 9:43 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Please register my voice Dear CC and Staff I wish to once again express my disapproval for the overpriced MAGA library plaque. It displays a tiny ode (books)to the actual library and a big eagle, a In God we trust, and some other furled drapes which seem more apt on money. Back to the drawing board for less please. I am also against The Symphony of Flowers in Central Park taking away a large part of the public park and possibly disrupting the local wildlife.This is too long in time and too invasive. Also the petitions which were signed clearly for the HB Public Library to go back to no interference by a "Board"appointed by the far right City Council.There is no balance or representation for the other half of HB. Please put it to the vote of the people. Thank you for having an open mind and collaborating to make the community included. Sincerely, Allison E. Plum 19251 Brookhurst St. HB From: Levin.Shannon To: suoolementalcommCa surfdity-hb.orq Subject: RN: Regarding the Library 50th Anniversary Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:23:10 AM From:Travis Martindill<nerdistheword214@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 10:27 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Regarding the Library 50th Anniversary Plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from nerdistheword214agmail.com. Learn why this is important To the City Council: I object strongly to the proposed plaque to be commissioned for the HB Library's 50th anniversary.The design put forth is extremely inappropriate and not indicative of all to what the Library represents and has represented for the last 50 years. A public library is a place for people to gather,to come together to learn and communicate and thrive.The proposed plaque only serves to bring partisan political rhetoric into an establishment that should have none, and will only promote division among the people who enjoy visiting the library. The words chosen for the plaque were very obviously done so in order to shoehorn the MAGA acronym,which is a blatant dog whistle to a particular group of people, and is not inviting to everyone who visits.The MAGA motto will surely be a forgotten, embarrassing footnote in American history before long, and having it engraved forever on this plaque is equally embarrassing. In addition,the words themselves are not appropriate to describe a library. If an establishment considered itself"alluring," I would expect it more to be a strip club rather than a center for learning and imagination. I implore you, as do many others who live in this wonderful city,to get rid of this plaque • design and come up with something better.A 50th anniversary plaque should celebrate what the library truly stands for and what people come to visit it for, not shove a ridiculous political ideology down the throats of those who read it. Be better. -Travis Martindill From: Levin.Shannon To: sunolementalcommCla surfcity-hb.orq . Subject RN:dty council meeting Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:23:21 AM From:Amanda Furches<amandafurches@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 11:00 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:city council meeting Some people who received this message don't often get email from amandafurchesagmail.com. I earn why this is important Please vote no.on the light show Despite what seems to have come back from the environmental impact report....There is , no way it will have no effect. , . There are nearly zero completely dark places in our urban environment and our parks are the only places left that even come close. birds look to the stars to navigate. Light pollution disrupts animals circadian rhythms, breeding, navigation..etc BLeachers are down right HIDEOUS. Any quaintness appeal of the light show is immediately killed by bleachers. Any light show I've been to in Europe, people just sit on blankets and bring their own chairs and picnic. Elderly people can't easily climb up bleachers nor can people with disabilities. The proposed 150,000/year is a joke. People are not going to go to this more than 1 x. Also,vote no on the maga sign. The MAGA sign is a blatant political power move and CORRUPT waste of our taxpayer money when we are in a deficit. Absolutely not.You will be voted.out with such obvious corruption like this. Amanda Herring Huntington Beach City Council Meeting comments on Agenda for 2/18/2025 Mayor and City Councilmembers: APPROVE: Item 19—We recommend you approve of the City of HB proceeding with the Staff recommendation on Actions A and B,though we're puzzled that this represents accepting funding from CalPFA,a political subdivision of the State of California,via bonds,to subsidize HD housing,albeit for Seniors.Wondering how the CC(specifically McKeon) rationalizes that with HB suing the State over mandating precisely what this seems to be. Item 22—'Selection and Use of Library Materials'-We recommend you approve of the City of HB proceeding with the Staff recommendation on Actions A and B,or C.We don't approve of proceeding with Part D,as that would cost the City too much to pay for a Special Election when it could be held at a fraction of the cost in the scheduled 2026 General Election. Item 23—'Public Operation of Library Services'-We recommend you approve of the City of HB proceeding with the Staff recommendation on Actions A and B,or C.We don't approve of proceeding with Part D,as that would cost the City too much to pay for a Special Election when it could be held at a fraction of the cost in the scheduled 2026 General Election. DENY: Item 20—Deny or postpone the approval of the'Design of the Plaque Celebrating the Huntington Beach Public Library's 50th Anniversary as Recommended by the Community&Library Services Commission'. Under no circumstances should the design of this plaque reflect the letters MAGA in any configuration or composition that groups the letters together,or are emphasized in any other way.It is very clearly a biased political acronym that is universally recognized throughout the USA. It does not belong on this,or any other plaque,placed at any property considered to be Public or City property. Item 24—Deny or postpone the execution of a License Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Flowers of the Sky Entertainment,LLC,for the management and operation of Symphony of Flowers at Huntington Central Park East,as well as the Addendum to the Final Master Environmental Impact Report(FMEIR)for Master Plan of Recreation Uses for Central Park,City of Huntington Beach, California,until one or more public forums can be scheduled by the City Council,Symphony of Flowers 'authorized'representatives and other City Officials to garner wider public comments and questions. At this juncture in time,there are still far too many questions and issues needing better definition and explanation to enter into any legal Agreement between parties.As the tentative date proposed to commence the opening of the shows isn't until September of 2025,we have adequate time to allow for one or more public forums to occur to more thoroughly address residents'concerns. Sincerely, Larry and Susan Slonim (714)357-9600 From: Levin.Shannon To: Suoolementalcomrrasurfcity-hb.orq Subject: FIN:Citizen against MAGA design on FIB Public Library Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:24:06 AM Original Message From:Patricia King<jkpkkkmk@verizon.net> Sent:Tuesday,February 18,2025 6:50 AM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Citizen against MAGA design on HB Public Library Plaque [Some people who received this message don't often get email from jkpkkkmk@verizon.net.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] Remove the following: magical,alluring,galvanizing and.adventurous Please don't force your MAGA politics on the citizens of our city. Patricia King,resident of HB Freon 1.0210.500.0002 To: ounnlernentalrommturfON-hh gjg Subject Pet Library plaque agenda*20 Deter Tay February 18,20258:24:14 Ail From:Lynne Deakers<lcdeakers@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday,February 18,2025 6:56 AM To:CRY COUNCIL(INCL CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Library plaque agenda#20 Here is my vote for library plaque.Please reconsider your proposaL The suggestion is succinct and professional.A library plaque for this purpose should not be "cute".(no alluring or magical) Lynne Deakers 44year Huntington Beach resident Architectural. & Community Legacy Huntington Beach Public Library Celebrating 50 Years of Knowledge, Community, and Architectural Excellence. Designed by Richard and Dion Neutra, this library stands as a landmark of mid- century modern design, blending nature, tight, and space to foster learning and connection. For five decades, it has been a center of education, civic engagement, and cultural growth, ensuring access to knowledge for all_ 'The true value of a library is not in the books it holds; but in the minds it opens." Established 1975 I Commernorated2025 ------- cirr COISIM --- - P I 'tSttk llon 1,or,,.1k r%Or, 14,, kl In 1 it• I 1u,r I,ra 4.1 r,kra.04,r From: Levin.Shannon To: supolementalcommesurfcity-hb.org Subject: FW: Library plaque OPPOSED to the disgusting plaque NO MAGA reference Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:24:34 AM From:johnkinghb@verizon.net<johnkinghb@verizon.net> Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 7:05 AM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Library plaque OPPOSED to the disgusting plaque NO MAGA reference Some people who received this message don't often get email from jL,nkinghh anverizon.net.Learn why this is important I'm writing to strongly oppose the current design of the 50th anniversary HBPL Plaque. I find it incredibly disrespectful that the city council is attempting to memorialize a political agenda into our library through incorporating a MAGA acronym in the plaque. As a nonpartisan council, it is unacceptable to politicize this public space, especially considering the hypocrisy of the message. To refer to the library as a sanctuary where children are free to grow but simultaneously advocate for the removal of books you disagree with, is insincere. Please consider a redesign of the plaque to reflect nonpartisanship. John John King johnkinghb@verizon,net 714 262 0826 From: Mary ann celinder To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CM0 STAFF);suoolementalcomm )surfdty-hb,orq Subject The library plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:36:01 AM Attachments: Cc feb.odf [Some people who received this message don't often get email from maryanncelinder@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnA,boutSenderldentiftcation Mary Ann Celinder Cell 714 504 8361 Studio 714 962 8361 Www.customleadedglass.com MAGA has absolutely nothing to do with what has made our central library the jewel of the city. By following the playbooks of the Heritage Foundation, Moms for Liberty and Project 2025, this council has actively tried to undermine the library by vilifying librarians and controlling library content. The very valid library petitions were circulated against council's actions and we found support for the library is bipartisan and overwhelming. The will of the people must be accepted and should not even have to go to the expense of a special election. It's more money you will waste if the petitions are not adapted. 14 of the people listed on the plaque with the power to approve are openly MAGA sympathizers. What contributions have they made to the library? Do the others listed, especially City Staff, want to be a part of this new confederacy? I couldn't decide whether proposed plaque is a campaign sign, an in-your-face power statement or a resume point to seek higher office. The bronze through me off since paper is generally used, but I think it's all of the above. The design and content are questionable and meant to divide. If approved, this insult should be paid for by your campaigns and listed as campaign donations. By flaunting your power, you will certainly receive national attention as you seek personal gain. But doing so will be at the expense of residents you represent and the institution you pretend to honor. If approved, you will once again embarrass the city. The sad part is, you do not understand why. From: Kalee Rustvold To: suoolementalcomm(a)surfcity-hb.orq Subject: Proposed plaque for 50th anniversary of HB Central Library Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:40:02 AM [You don't often get email from kaleerene@icloud.com.Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] Hello, I am a resident of Huntington Beach and stand against the proposed plaque.It is tasteless and highly inappropriate given the political atmosphere of today.It supports the far right and a fascist agenda.Our library should not be politicized and should be a welcoming environment for all,by adopting this plaque you're are making it an unwelcoming environment and promoting the idea of hate. Kalee Rustvold From: Powell doris To: suoolementalcomm aasrurtcity-hb.orq Subject: No on Item#20 Library Plaque Date: Tuesday,February 18,2025 8:50:41 AM Yau don t o t n t email from'P©w 11 c r s@eef6.1irki t.Learn why th s rs i sc rtan ' HourableCity Counci on l, I encourage you to reject the design of the commemorative library plaque. The reason is that the wording on the plaque contains a political references MAGA which is not only inappropriate but also violates the city's own Library Display Rules which ban political statements. Sincerely, Doris Powell Sent from my Verizon,Samsung Galaxy smartphone Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:10 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: FW: From: Leah Rustvold <Ieah.rustvold@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:37 AM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Some people who received this message don't often get email from leah.rustvold@gmail.com.Learn why this is important I am writing as a lifelong HB resident. I do not believe the proposed plaque for the Library's 50th anniversary represents the city. It should not have any political references (MAGA). We need a plaque that showcases the Library's commitment to the community as a whole. Although I don't currently have much faith in our city council to do the right thing, I truly hope you take this into consideration. Lifelong HB Resident, Leah Wasson 92647 1 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy • Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:10 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: FW: Proposed plaque for 50th anniversary of HB Central Library Original Message From: Kalee.Rustvold<kaleerene@icloud.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:39 AM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Proposed plaque for 50th anniversary of HB Central Library [Some people who received this message don't often get email from kaleerene@icloud.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification Hello, I am a resident of Huntington Beach and stand against the proposed plaque. It is tasteless and highly inappropriate given the political atmosphere of today. It supports the far right and a fascist agenda. Our library should not be politicized and should be a welcoming environment for all, by adopting this plaque you're are making it an unwelcoming environment and promoting the idea of hate. Kalee Rustvold 1 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:11 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: FW: No on Item 20 Library plaque From: powell_doris<powell_doris@earthlink.net> Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:52 AM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: No on Item 20 Library plaque Honourable City Council, I encourage you to reject the design of the commemorative library plaque.The reason is that the wording on the plaque contains a political references MAGA which is not only inappropriate but also violates the city's own Library Display Rules which ban political statements. Sincerely, Doris Powell Sent from my Verizon,Samsung Galaxy smartphone 1 Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:12 AM To:. supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: FW: Library Plaque Original Message From:Sonia.Espitia<sespitia04@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:57 AM To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Library Plaque [Some people who received this message don't often get email from sespitia04@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] Good morning, I just wanted to express my concerns regarding the plaque being placed in our beautiful library.This will create such a disparaging atmosphere for those of us who have used the library as our safe haven. Please reconsider placing the plaque and keep our library safe from discriminatory use. Thank you, Sonia Espitia Sent from my iPhone 1 Moore, Tania From: berreprincess@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:12 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: NO to Symphony of Flowers and the library plaque First off again we have this horrible idea of taking up open public park space to use for a horrible light show when it should never have come back to begin with. We have a lot of wildlife this would effect and destroy the environment around that area as well. Considering the fact nothing could be watered or cared for would also damage and kill trees, plants and the grass there. We have endangered monarch butterflies to think of. Mix in the the variety of birds...including bald eagles. We also have residents that live around the park and it will effect them as well between the traffic, lights and noise. There is not a single reason for this to go on here. It does not fit in with anything in this city at all. Anyone that votes to approve this obvious will show they do not care at all for our beautiful public parks and the nature in it. The city already has money issues thanks to this council and there is no way anyone knows what the cost will end up being to restore things to what it was before...or if you even really will. Shame on any of you that approves this and what it will cost all around. As for the library plaque for the 50th...that plaque is disgusting. If its suppose to be about the 50th anniversary of the public library it should not be made into something political or have names of those in politics on it. The focus should be on the library and only that. I know you will all vote to approve it though since its about you all instead of the library though. Also where is the money really coming from? Noting was mentioned about donations ahead of this and now you are putting this mysteries $7,000 in "donations" into an account? Why? This is just a giant waste of money that does nothing for the city. Where is the transparency with this? When is council going to actually do anything for the city? We have roads that are in badly need of repair. Maybe work on getting that taken care of for once instead of the fascist maga fluff that does nothing for the city. Anna P Moore, Tania From: Gomez, Charlene Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:52 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: FW: MAGA Library? Good morning, This item is now in the hands of City Council;therefore, I have forwarded your comments to our Supplemental Communications email to be included with the City Council's agenda for their upcoming meeting. Respectfully, Charlene Gomez From:spgc182 forever<spgc182_forever@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:50 AM To:Gomez,Charlene<cgomez@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: MAGA Library? You don't often get email from spgc182 forever@yahoo.com.Learn why this is important Hello, I am here to voice SERIOUS concerns over the city thinking of wasting$7000 tax payer dollars to idolize, permanently, one specific president's political slogan. Libraries are supposed to be nonpartisan spaces for ALL members of the community. To put a specific slogan for the purposes of sensationalism and to highlight only one particular demographic of Huntington Beach citizens is not offering a nonpartisan approach. There is nothing to gain from this except to waste hard-earned dollars and highlight how small-minded the city council is in order to draw attention to themselves. You are supposes to be examples to your children and the other children of HB. Highlighting ONE political slogan and ONE political agenda teaches one children that America does not stand for"liberty and justice for all" but for liberty and justice for the vengeful, the angry, and the hateful. Eyes are watching you. Sincerely, -A Very Concerna Citizen i Moore, Tania From: Lynn Reed <candlesreed@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:59 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Plaque [You don't often get email from candlesreed@yahoo.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification Please vote no on the Plaque celebrating the Huntington Beach Public Library 50th Anniversary.The plaque represents biased political representation.As a council member you have the responsibility to vote in the best interest for the community instead of your own personal preference. Thank you, Lynn Reed 1 Moore, Tania From: Wysocki, Ashley Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 10:05 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fw:Why is this necessary Make today your masterpiece! .4shlee wrj,soc/i Director of Community& Library Services City of Huntington Beach Registration: HBSands.org Website: HuntingtonBeachCA.gov P: (714) 374-5302 E: Ashley.WysockiPSurfCity-HB.org Parks Make Life Better! Ll Book time to meet with me From: Roesner, Michelle<Michelle.Roesner@surfcity-hb.org>on behalf of Central Library General Inquiries <library@hbpl.org> Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:47 AM To: Wysocki,Ashley<ashley.wysocki@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: FW: Why is this necessary From: PEGGY MITCHELL<pmitchell3798@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, February 14, 2025 11:31 PM To: Central Library General Inquiries<library@hbpl.org> Subject:Why is this necessary You don't often get email from pmitchell3798@comcast.net.Learn why this is important Why on earth would you insist on planting MAGA all over your library when the library is meant to be a space where all can gather to enrich their lives? Why don't you leave politics of any kind, but especially this disaster train, outside the doors of the world of the free exchange of ideas. Are you planning to ban and burn books next? P. Mitchell t Moore, Tania From: Laurie McCulloch <laurie91903@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 10:13 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: HB Libraries - Celebrating 50 years plaque You don't often get email from laurie91903@gmail.com. Learn why this is important City Council Members I'm glad to see there is a proposed plaque for the 50th anniversary of the HB public library. Our libraries deserve recognition for their outstanding contributions to our communities. However, the proposed plaque falls short in that regard. Since it celebrates our libraries, perhaps recognizing the library's historical leadership is more appropriate than recognizing the city council members. Referencing MAGA (albeit in a less than blatant manner) is inappropriate and offensive to some of your constituents. Respectfully, Laurie McCulloch Laurie McCulloch Laurie91903@gmaiLcom 1 Moore, Tania From: K Carroll <kcrissie7@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 10:47 AM To: city.council@surfcity-hb.com; supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: CC Mtg. Items 2/18/2025 Greetings Mayor Pat Burns, Pro Tern Casey McKeon, Council Women Gracey Van Der Mark, Councilmen Don Kennedy, Butch Twining and Chad Williams. I would like to provide brief feedback on the following Items and apologize for my tardiness. but, wanted to assure you that you do have a majority that do support you. You should all have a plaque in your office or even just a sticky easily visible reflecting your number of votes and the number of people who protest your decisions; many, who are repeaters or, in some cases, self serving. 25-102 Approve the Design of a Plaque Celebrating the Huntington Beach Public Library's 50th Anniversary as Recommended by the Community& Library Services Commission Beautiful plaque and well worth the price. Thank you! 25-110 Recommendation to Approve and Adopt Resolution No.2025-08 Appointing Chief Assistant City Attorney Michael J.Vigliotta to the Position of City Attorney for the City of Huntington Beach Great choice. Proven track record. Recommended by Gates who I know has high expectations. No BS or personal agenda, dedicated to HB, matched expertise and you know what you are getting. 25-017 Approve and authorize the execution of a License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Flowers of the Sky Entertainment, LLC,for the management and operation of the Symphony of Flowers at Huntington Central Park East located at 18381 Goldenwest Stream Absolutely support. We do need to bring in revenue and I know some businesses' will benefit as well. It will be the least disruptive. Only 2% of Central Park and I do not believe it will disrupt the wildlife. I was sold on it bc of the Thursday and wknd days of operation and hours dusk to later in the evening. Most adults that go to these events are not partiers and will be less disruptive to the environment. Much like attendees of Cirque du Soleil which I have attended many. It had a very small footprint. The parking is good and if there are any issues, I do believe that remedies can be implemented for example shuttle from Goldenwest College. I do also like the 30 day cancellation; but, I am confident that it will work out and any issues can be resolved. 25-088 Continued from February 4, 2025 with Public Hearing open-Continue a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act public hearing and adopt Resolution No.2025-05 approving, authorizing, and directing execution of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement relating to the California Public Finance Authority and approving the Issuance by the California Public Finance Authority of Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed$325,000,000 for Marisol HB, LLC,with no City obligations, as well as a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement And, lastly, I do feel I may need some additional insight. I noted 'in lieu of property taxes'. Perhaps, bc it is non profit?...Just on the surface, this seems similar to what happened with Elan. Maybe I missed something. I do recall the rep said that they would be paying an increased interest rate; but, would like more insight on this. If so, does that offset the property taxes and where would these funds go? If someone could get back to me, I would appreciate that. No rush. And finally, a huge thank you for all you have done. Congrats to Don, Butch and Chad.! I voted for all of you including the other existing council. So, if you win, I also win 6' You have not heard from me bc„ I have been supportive and appreciative of all you are doing. 6()Thank you for that extra time too. Respectfully, Kris Carroll 2 Moore, Tania From: sinstwins G <sinstwins@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 7:40 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: library plaque You don't often get email from sinstwins@gmail.com. Learn why this is important Please choose a different way to honor the 50th Anniversary of the Huntington Beach Library. This is so obviously meant to be political when it should not. Sintu Greene Huntington Beach resident of 30 years i Moore, Tania From: Wysocki, Ashley Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:28 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fw: Library plaque celebrating 50 years Make today your masterpiece! Ashlee wif.soaki Director of Community& Library Services City of Huntington Beach Registration: HBSands.org Website: HuntingtonBeachCA.gov P: (714) 374-5302 E: Ashley.Wysocki@SurfCity-HB.org Parks Make Life Better! • Book time to meet with me From: Roesner, Michelle<Michelle.Roesner@surfcity-hb.org>on behalf of Central Library General Inquiries <library@hbpl.org> Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:24 AM To: Wysocki,Ashley<ashley.wysocki@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: FW: Library plaque celebrating 50 years From: Laurie McCulloch<Iaurie91903@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 10:03 AM To: Central Library General Inquiries<library@hbpl.org> Subject: Library plaque celebrating 50 years You don't often get email from laurie91903@gmail.com. Learn why this is important Dear Council Members I'm glad to see there is a proposed plaque for the 50th anniversary of the HB public library. Our libraries deserve recognition for their outstanding contributions to our communities. However, the proposed plaque falls short in that regard. i Since it celebrates our libraries, perhaps recognizing the library's historical leadership is more appropriate than recognizing the city council members. Referencing MAGA(albeit in a less than blatant manner) is inappropriate and offensive to some of your constituents. Respectfully, Laurie McCulloch Laurie McCulloch Laurie91903(@gmail.com 2 Moore, Tania From: Barbara Swift <bswift9@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:52 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Agenda Item #25-102 - Feb 19th City Council meeting You don't often get email from bswift9@gmail.com. Learn why this is important Regarding the proposed plaque for the library, please consider the dictionary definitions of the MAGA words you've chosen: did you know that alluring means seductive? Galvanizing means to shock into action. Come on, neither of those words has anything to do with the purpose of the library! So change those 2 words, or omit the entire MAGA reference. It's unnecessary. But if you insist, definitely do NOT approve Att#2. Barbara Janas 1 Moore, Tania From: Eric Arroyo <erichkaanikin7@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 1:47 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fiftieth Anniversary Plaque must not Acronomize MAGA! You don't often get email from erichkaanikin7@icloud.com. Learn why this is important This is a gross misappropriation of resident's funds and a mischaracterization of the vast majority of Huntington Beach residents and in fact, of most Americans. HB already has a long history of harboring white supremacy neoNazi groups with violent tendencies and actual actions. Even if it is an unfortunate coincidence that the plaque spells out MAGA, pro MAGA groups which comprise a majority of white supremacists will only be encouraged to vocally express their anti-minority opinions and propaganda and likely be energized into physical action, the least of which is demonstrating in the most visible places,as just occurred a few days ago, especially at and on Main Street at Pacific Coast Highway, and as before, they taunt the public at large into acting physically which will usually results in violence and police response and other first responder resources spent to deal with injuries and possibly fatalities. You, the city council, can prevent this foreseeable consequence, now. To not prevent this trigger from occurring is upon your conscience and on your soul. In addition, of course there is also ultimately the ballot box. Given a quick cost-benefit analysis, there is little or no upside to the installation of the plaque with the inscription in its current form. If your stance is that it unpolitical, then what would be the harm in also installing in front of it a sign that reads: « Friendly, Understanding, Compassionate, Kind »? I urge you to not install a plaque that results in the MAGA acronym! Regards Eric Arroyo Sent from my iPhone i Moore, Tania From: Sue Brewsaugh <sue.brewsaugh@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 3:58 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Library plaque Please don't spend money on an anniversary plaque for the library. You've told us that the city has serious financial issues. Let the Library Friends pay for one if they want one. Sue Brewsaugh HB resident 40 years Sent from my iPhone 1 Moore, Tania From: Jeannette Doeller <doellerj@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 4:56 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: City Council Motions February 18 2025 You don't often get email from doellerj@yahoo.com. Learn why this is important I oppose the MAGA Library Plaque. I oppose the City of Flowers contract for Central Park. I support putting the library petitions on the ballot. Thank you. Jeannette Doeller, PhD cell: 205.222.7348 1 Moore, Tania From: Jean Peterson <jeanlpeterson@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 5:44 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: CC March mtg Attachments: CC March mtg .pdf [You don't often get email from jeanlpeterson@icloud.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] 1 February 17, 2025 Huntington.Beach City Council Members Don Kennedy Gracey Van Der Mark Butch Twining Pat Burns Tony Strickland Chad Williams Casey McKeon Huntington Beach 2000 Main St #5 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 I'm a twenty-eight year resident of Huntington Beach. I am a retired police officer, from the Los Angeles Police Department. When I was hired, as well with each promotion, I recited an oath. I pledged to protect the United States and the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I also pledged to serve the residents of the City of Los Angeles, and abide by all laws. That oath meant something to me then.. It still does. At the meeting regarding the plaque that is being considered for our public library, I saw several people, all at once, asked if they would protect the United States and the constitution. The oath was read to them, then those people answered "yes" in unison. When I think of MAGA, I see violent images in my mind of police officers being attacked and beaten. I am revisited with chants of violence and death threats. i see violent people with MAGA hats on, crashing through barricades and storming a government building, causing major damage as well as other crimes. You people are'MAGA. The people that were sworn in to protect the United States and its Constitution are MAGA. Some of you were at the Capital on January 6th, wearing MAGA hats, smiling. I do not believe any of you actually took your oath in sincerity. On to the plaque. It is a terrible design and an affront to all the law abiding citizens of our city. It is an affront to our beautiful library. All of you City Council members have made it very clear that you do not support a free and public library.There is no doubt in my mind that none of you would support a plaque honoring our library as such. Your acronym of MAGA, and the words used show your distain for the library and every single supporter of the library, as well as those residents that regularly use the library. It almost seems like this is this is a vindictive act with the wording used. Vindictive because enough signatures were LAWFULLY gathered in support of the library being city run with no review board. Neither of which you support. It is childish. It is plainly obvious that there was no thought at all when assigning words to make up your MAGA initials. The words make no sense in regard to a public library. Having "children" and "alluring' on the plaque is absolutely disgusting. Using a term that is sexual in nature with children only mentioned is just downright creepy. I believe that was your intent. The says a lot about each of you. The design looks like a plaque that would be placed on a military base, not a library. There is no mention of the architect of the building. "In God We Trust" has no reason to be engraved on the plaque.The term MAGA is a political statement that DOES NOT belong on a public city building. I know that in 2023 the then mayor enacted some rule or code, directing that no religious or political phraseology would be allowed on public buildings. MAGA is a divisive political ideological term. It does not • belong on any city building. Nor does "In God We trust" belong on any city building. The $7000.00 price tag of this abomination was purportedly "donated." believe that is semantics, as in "donated" by the library budget, or some other city budget. Please reconsider this plaque. Don't even put up a "Celebrating 50 Years" plaque.Put that money in the budget to fix our crumbing infrastructure instead. Jean Peterson Moore, Tania From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:20 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: FW: No on Item 25-102 From:Stephen MacDowell <toyomo@sbcglobal.net> Sent:Tuesday, February 18, 2025 2:19 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: No on Item 25-102 Some people who received this message don't often get email from toyomoPsbcglobal.net. Learn why this is important Dear City Council, I urge you to vote no one Item 25-102, the Central Library plaque that includes divisive MAGA iconography. The library plaque should celebrate the library and its accomplishments. It deserves a plaque everyone will be proud of. Stephen MacDowell 5601 Middlecoff Dr. HB, Ca 92649 1 Moore, Tania From: Susan Davis <sdavishb@msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 4:48 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Library 50th anniversary plaque You don't often get email from sdavishb@msn.com. Learn why this is important Dear Huntington Beach City Council Members and Community & Library Services Commission, Pease DO NOT APPROVE the 50th Anniversary Plaque for the HB PUBLIC Library. At least not with the wording and eagle. It is too close to the Nazi Eagle and MAGA acronym is politicizing and polarizing. Even though it already has private funding, it is for a PUBLIC facility. It is Of the People, for The People and by the People. That is ALL people. In GOD we trust is also excluding our many community members that may not follow Christianity. There are people in our community of the Jewish faith, Buddhists, Muslims, the list goes on and on. To only include Christians is not appropriate for a PUBLIC facility, once again. We do not want to marginalize any race, political preference or religion. A public park and public library is for EVERYONE. Also, I fear that the taxpayers will have to foot the bill in the case of vandalism. This plaque will be a target. Although the current city council was elected by the conservative voters of Huntington Beach, we will be energized to find others to represent ALL of the community, not just conservatives, if this largely unpopular plaque is approved to mar our beautiful library and park. Susan Davis Huntington Beach resident for 62 years. 1 Moore, Tania From: A G <agill717@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 6:05 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: I object to the MAGA Plaque. You don't often get email from agill717@gmail.com. Learn why this is important I object to the MAGA Plaque. Dear Members of the Huntington Beach City Council, I urge you to reject the proposed design for a plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Huntington Beach PUBLIC Library. I don't know all of the political machinations that have led the Huntington Beach City Council to support this ridiculous plaque...but what I do know is that the Names of City Council members and politically appointed Library Services Commission members do not belong on it. I object to the ridiculous adjectives, chosen only to represent the MAGA acronym. And I object most strongly to the overt weaponizing of faith into bigotry: "In God We Trust" is not an appropriate phrase to include on a plaque pushing a divisive political agenda. MAGA bigotry isn't free speech—it's the "magically alluring" slippery slope into the"galvanizing" pit of fascist adventure. You will vote tonight to adopt Resolution No. 2025-05 approving, authorizing, and directing execution of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the California Public Finance Authority of Revenue, in issuance of bonds in aggregate up to$325,000,000. Please keep in mind that the funds the city will accept as Payment In Lieu Of Tax—funded by those bonds to build The Marisol, a senior assisted Living and Memory Care facility, for the City of Huntington Beach—is a project of public benefit made possible by The Bluhm Family Foundation, a 501c charitable organization established by Neil Bluhm: A DEMOCRAT. After that windfall, $7K doesn't seem like a lot to spend on a plaque for the wall—but considering that a few short months ago, the Public library itself was deemed too expensive to operate without privatization, perhaps the money would be better spent as a donation to keep the library Public, and your constituents peaceful. Thank you, A. Gill i Moore, Tania From: DM <dm80218@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 6:04 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: MAGA plaque [You don't often get email from dm80218@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification] Hi, how stupid of you to celebrate maga by giving it a plaque! And I'm pissed as hell that you arrested the nfl player for saying it like it is! Sent from my iPhone s i Moore, Tania From: M. Davis <MeganOryan@hotmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:45 PM To: city.manager@surfcity-hb.org Cc: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: HBPL 50th anniversary plaque Some people who received this message don't often get email from meganoryan@hotmail.com. Learn why this is important Hello, As a longtime resident of Huntington Beach and frequent patron of the HB public library I need you to know that the city council's decision to install a tawdry plaque glorifying a fascist regime's acronym (MAGA) is both shameful and inappropriate. The council can wear that slogan on their hats or even on their white hoods but memorializing on a commemorative plaque will only invite rancor and derision from HB citizens and library patrons. We do not want it in our library, nor in our city! During Trump's first presidency he attempted to defund the National Endowment for the Arts. In this current administration, he has turned the NEA into Project 2025 - I mean America250- which is basically silencing the diversity in the country to spotlight only what THEY (rich, white, conservative men) want to see produced. While I don't know if the HBPL relies on grants from the NEA, it's likely not going to get any during this administration. One which is stripping our federal aid and resources to give billionaires tax breaks. Libraries are for everyone. Regardless of wealth status, race, education, age, etc. They provide windows into other lives we can never live and journeys we will never take. They show us mirrors into how we should see ourselves just a little bit more clearly. I wholeheartedly support and agree with the statement and sentiment of resident Chris Kluwe at the city council meeting Tuesday night. I'm glad he spoke up for what is right. Hear us when we say what the city council is doing is WRONG. Thank you, Resident of HB for 37 years, Megan 1