2/3 Sup Comm — City Council/Public Financing Authority, February 7, 2023

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From: Amber Tilton <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 7:34 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Amber Tilton
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From: Cassidy Felidano <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 7:36 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Pride flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag. to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Cassidy Feiiciano

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Stacia Kato <[email protected]>
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 7:45 PM
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The Pride Flag is important
Dear Council Members,
1 disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

With love and pride,
Stacia Kato
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From: Rebecca Zornes <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 7:51 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity~hb.org
Subject: Pride flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Hudson (She/Her)
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From: Sadie Johnson <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 8:04 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Keep PRIDE flag please
Dear Council Members,
As the mother of an LGBTQ+ child, I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Sadie Johnson
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From: Marnee Reiley <[email protected]>
Sent; Wednesday, February 1, 2023 8:08 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Please keep flying PRIDE flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
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From: Kathleen Karnowski <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 8:40 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject Keep Flying the PRIDE Flag in Huntington Beach
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Kathleen Karnowski
Huntington Beach resident

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From: Keri Baughman <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 1. 2023 9:14 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
As a homeowner here in Huntington Beach, and proud parent on an LBBTQ child, I heartily disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June, Pride month which is recognized at the national level. This is not an issue of your personal politics, this is an issue of our own children and neighbors seeing a physical representation of their acceptance in their own town.

The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Keri Baughman
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From: nadia <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 10:21 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Unity for Huntington Beach
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance.

I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Nadia W. - Current Huntington beach resident.

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From: Tony Reiter <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 10:55 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Fly the pride flag
Dear Council Members,
I do not agree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach. In my opinion and others the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I hope that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Thank you for your consideration on this matter.

Tony Reiter
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Brandy Ferner <[email protected]>
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 11:01 PM
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Keep HB safe for the LGBTQ+ community
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. 1 ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Brandy Ferner
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From: Lisa Williams <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 7:42 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: February 7th Agenda item " movement to end flying the PRIDE flag in June Dear City Council Members:

It has come to our attention that on your February 7th agenda is a move to end flying the PRIDE flag during June.

We strongly disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag during the month of June.

The LGBTQ+ community is part of EVERY community, including Huntington Beach, and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. We implore you to keep flying the PRIDE flag in June to show that Huntington Beach is an inclusive, safe and accepting city for their LGBTQ+ residents, their families and friends as well as all those who visit here. As city council members you should support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the community that you serve and flying the PRIDE flag during the month of June is representative of this commitment.

Sincerely,
Andy & Lisa Williams
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From: Claire <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 7:55 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: Comments for Feb. 7 2023 Meeting
Hello City Council members,
I would like to voice my concern about some intentions to possibly remove the Pride flag from flying in June. I highly recommend continuing to fly that flag.

The population of those hitting growing age right now is composed of more than 20% of individuals who identify somewhere within the LGBTQ+ spectrum. These groups have historically been and still are treated differently in many settings and they have lacked representation in so many forums in our city and in our country.

They deserve to feel like they are welcomed to the table now and yes, that does require showing, visibly, that you are okay with them. It requires the flag. It will not forever, we can all hope. But for now, equity is about catching all people up to those who have soared before. It is the right thing to do.

Thank you for reading,
Claire
hetero, cisgender, white, professional, able-bodied voting person (similar to the city council members?) living in your city.

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From: Sarah Elizabeth <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 7:59 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: Keep flying the flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Sarah Eagle
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From: Tracy Chu <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 8:38 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Pride flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach, and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Tracy Chu
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Caitlin Smith <[email protected]>
Thursday, February 2, 2023 9:18 AM
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PRIDE Flag
Hello HB City Council,
1 am reaching out to let you know that I strongly disagree with your movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. My husband and I moved to Huntington Beach to raise our family in a family oriented community that respects and supports everyone. The LGBTQ+ community is a part of Huntington Beach as it is everywhere. The PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and peace and support. In this time of rising mental health crisis in our country, it is our duty as citizens to do the best we can to show our support and inclusion to everyone within our community. I hope that my son (4 months old) is proud to live in a community that shows respect and support for everyone in our community, particularly marginalized groups.

I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag in June to show that the city of Huntington Beach is a safe place of acceptance and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community.

Sincerely,
CaittinSemko
16592 Brigham Ln.

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From: Desiree Hayes <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 9:35 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
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Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTC1+ community (including my daughter) is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. Lets show that we are a welcoming city to all! <^1 ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag during pride month, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

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Desiree Hayes
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From: Jenna Smith <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 9:46 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Keep the PRIDE Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Jenna Smith
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From: Lynn Campbell <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 9:51 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Don't politicize compassion
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in Huntington Beach. The LGBTQ+ community is part ofHuntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. Removing it shows you care about votes and stoking hate more than compassion, your constitutes and neighbors. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Nowhere in the US constitution, religious text of any of the mainstream faiths or city doctrines does it say that hiding, hating and judging a group for their gender identity or attraction is an acceptable activity. Do not give in to hate in their names.

If the flag is taken down it is a clear sign to me that my friends, family and myself are not safe or welcome in the city and we will, without delay, avoid visiting, shopping or even driving through.

Sincerely,
Lynn Johnson
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From: Eric Smith <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 9:51 AM
To: CIT/ COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: LGBTQ+ Flag Should be Flown
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Eric Smith
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From: Madhu Agarwal <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:05 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Fly the pride flag!!
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Please keep showing that HB is inclusive of all!
Moore, Tania
From: Erin Mccarthy <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:08 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject; Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for my family members and all LGBTQ+ residents and people who might visit you all.

Sincerely,
Erin Mccarthy
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From: JoJo Caprini <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:10 AM
To: C1T/ COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive, and safe city for its LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
JoJo Caprini
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From: Dena Birmingham <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:33 AM
To: OVf COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: PRIDE Matters
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Dena Birmingham
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From: Alyssa Colodny <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:53 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: PRIDE Flag
Dear Council Members,
I strongly disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Life is hard enough as it is these days without knowing you live in a community that spreads hatred, prejudice, anti-semitism, racism, not to mention COVIDH! I've lived here nearly my entire adult life and DO NOT like what the city has become. PLEASE, this doesn't hurt anyone and further promotes well being in our community.

Thank you for your assistance, and again, PLEASE listen to ALL constituents.

Sincerely,
Alyssa
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From: Deonna Sanchez <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 11:23 AM
To: CIP^ COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of ever/ community/ including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Deonna Sanchez
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Deonna Sanchez <[email protected]>
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CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Dee Dee Cooper

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From: Deonna Sanchez <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 11:28 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Staff and students of Kirby Academy

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From: Jaime Shean <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 11:38 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: PRIDE Flag
Dear Council Members,
As the mother of an LGBTQ+ child, I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach, and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

If you had an LGBTQ+ child, 1 think you would feel the same way. As they say, "Be careful who you hate; it might be someone you love."
Sincerely,
Jaime Shean
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From: Carl Zornes <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:25 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: PRIDE Flag Feedback
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Carl Zornes
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From: Tim Huke <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:26 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: PRIDE Flag
Dear Council Members,
f disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community/ including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Tim Huke
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From: Alyssa Gutcher <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:46 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: Huntington Beach Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the Pride flag during June, which is federally recognized as Pride Month. The LGBTQ community is part of EVERY community, including Huntington Beach. The flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the Pride flag during the month of June, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive, and safe city for all who live and visit here.

Sincerely,
Alyssa Gutcher
HB Resident, OC Native
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From: Patti Akers <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:52 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: For the record- my opinion
City Council Members/
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. Why is it being considered? The LGBTQ+community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. Please keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

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From: Yahoo <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:56 PM
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Michael Lebrun

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From: Sharon Whittaker <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:58 PM
To; [email protected]
Subject: Urgent- Pride flag must keep on Flying!!!!
To whom it may concern:

I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Sharon Whittaker
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From: Kim VanDerHoek <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 1:28 PM
To: QT/F COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: PRIDE flag
Dear Council Members,
As someone with both friends and family members that are part of the LBGTQ+ community I strongly disagree with your efforts to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June.

LGBTQ+ people are valued members of every community, especially in Huntington Beach. Flying the PRIDE flag signals unity and acceptance of the LBGTQ+ community. I ask that you demonstrate that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here by continuing to fly the PRIDE flag in June.

Sincerely,
Kim VanDerHoek
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From: Claire <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2. 2023 1:35 PM
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Re; Comments for Feb. 7 2023 Meeting with corrected typo Attachments: imageOOI .png
Hello City Council members,
I would like to voice my concern about some intentions to possibly remove the Pride flag from flying in June. I highly recommend continuing to fly that flag.

The population of those hitting voting age right now is composed of more than 20% of individuals who identify somewhere within the LGBTQ+ spectrum. These groups have historically been and still are treated differently in many settings and they have lacked representation in so many forums in our city and in our country.

Thank you for reading,
Claire
hetero, cisgender, white, professional, able-bodied voting person (similar to the city council members?) living in your city.

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Dear Resident,
Thank you for your message. Due to the high volume of messages the City Council receives/ they have asked that I respond on their behalf.

Your message has been shared with all of our City Council members and associated staff, and they will reach out to you if they have further inquiries about your message.

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From: Claire <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 7:55 AM
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Subject: Comments for Feb. 7 2023 Meeting
Hello City Council members,
I would like to voice my concern about some intentions to possibly remove the Pride flag from flying in June. I highly recommend continuing to fly that flag.

Thank you for reading,
Claire
hetero, cisgender, white, professional, able-bodied voting person (similar to the city council members?) living in your city.
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From: Kaz Akers <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 1:42 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: PRIDE Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Kaz Akers
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From: Bob Huke <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 1:52 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: LGBTQ Flag
To all LGBTQ+ Community Members and their Allies... please help and please spread the word to all LGBTQ+ folks and Allies you know- you don't need to live in HB to help:

Recently Huntington Beach elected 4 new City Council Members who are erasing work that has been done to make the city more inclusive and welcoming.

They had already stopped Zooming City Meetings, cutting off "real time access" to those who are unable to attend the meetings in person (disabled veterans, parents with small children, working adults who are unable to attend in person, etc.). They have placed on their agenda for the upcoming meeting February 7th, a move to end flying the PRIDE Flag during June.

I understand that some people might not understand the value and importance of flying that flag, and I would like to quickly explain. HB City Council is moving to continue to fly the POW/MIA flag, as they should. And why should they continue to fly that flag? Because, like the PRIDE flag, POW/MIA service members represent all Americans. They represent Americans of all races, all cultures, all religions, all economic backgrounds, just as the PRIDE flag does. There are LGBTQ+ Americans in every race, every gender, every culture, every religion, and every economic background. Both the POW/MIA and PRIDE Flag are unifying flags that are flown to represent these groups, and that they are seen and are represented in our city. They are one of only a handful of flags that are meant to unify (the disability awareness flag is another example of a flag that could be flown to represent unity as well). And I ask, isn't now a time to unify rather than divide?
The Federal Government supports flying the PRIDE
flag: httDS;//www.asa.aov/bloa/2022/06/15/asa-helps-raise-Dride-flaa-at-federal- buildings
Don't allow the Huntington Beach City Council to make it a cultural war. https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-ouVout-news/education-culture-war-finds- new-taraet-Dride-f!aas-classrooms-rcna2501
If you want to help, time is of the essence as the City Council meeting is Feb.7, *THIS* Tuesday. If you know someone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community, if you are an ally, if you think the LGBTQ+ community should be "left alone" or should be "treated with respect and kindness", please take a second to email the City Council before 2 pm on Tuesday, February 7th. AGAIN, you do not need to be a resident of Huntington Beach to make your voice heard- you j Li&t.qeejELtc someone who values equality.

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If you aren't sure what to say, I understand. It can be as long as you want, or as short as it needs to be. Here is something that you can easily cut and paste and send.

Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
R C Huke.

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Moore, Tania
From: Julie Cho <[email protected]>
Sent Thursday, February 2, 2023 2:06 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: June is for Inclusion: Why the PRIDE flag represents our family Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June.

The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach, our beloved family members, and parishioners in our church.

The PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance so Huntington Beach should of course welcome all by displaying this flag again! Sincerely, Julie Cho

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From: Janet Chickman <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 2:08 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: Flying the Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community/ including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting/ inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

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Janet Chickman
Huntington Beach Resident
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From: Veronica Cassidy <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 3:44 PM
To: CFTY COUNCIL
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Support for flying Pride flag
Hi City Council members/
I want to vocalize my support for flying the gay pride flag in June. Gay people are our brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, friends, coworkers/ veterans, essential workers - gay people are us. I think it's important for HB to signal its openness to all members of our community.

Thank you,
Veronica Cassidy
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From: Jeremy Cooley <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 3:56 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: PRIDE Flag in June
Dear Council Members,
I am a teacher at Edison High School in Huntington Beach, and I am part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. I strongly disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQIA2S+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach, and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for ALL residents and visitors, including those of us in the LGBTQIA2S+ community. I ask that you actively seek to spread love and acceptance rather than hate and intolerance.

Sincerely,
Jeremy Cooley
Jeremy Cooley (he/him)
Actor, Musician, Director, Educator
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:41 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Pride Flag
From: Erin Mccarthy <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February Z, 2023 10:06 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
1 disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for my family members and for all of your LGBTQ+ residents and those who might visit them.

Sincerely,
Erin Mccarthy
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2. 2023 10:41 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Fly the pride flag!
From: Madhu Agarwal <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday/ February 1, 2023 10:04 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Fly the pride flag!
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Please keep showing that HB is inclusive of all!
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:44 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: LGBTQ support
From: Anne Lenzkes <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2023 9:05 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: LGBTQ support
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June and would hope you will revisit this.

Sincerely,
Anne Lenzkes
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Fikes, Cathy
Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:42 AM
Agenda Alerts
FW: Keep the PRIDE Flag
From: Jenna Smith <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 9:45 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Keep the PRIDE Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Jenna Smith
Seating Date:
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From: Fikes/ Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:49 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: February 7th Agenda item - movement to end flying the PRIDE flag in June From: Lisa Williams <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2/ 2023 7:40 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: February 7th Agenda item - movement to end flying the PRIDE flag in June Dear City Council Members:

It has come to our attention that on your February 7th agenda is a move to end flying the PRIDE flag during June.

We strongly disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag during the month of June.

Sincerely.

Andy & Lisa Williams
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:51 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Unity for Huntington beach
From: nadia <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 10:21 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Unity for Huntington beach
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance.

I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Nadia W. - Current Huntington beach resident.

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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:51 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Pride Flag
From: Keri Baughman <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 9:14 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
As a homeowner here in Huntington Beach, and proud parent on an LGBTQ child, I heartily disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June, Pride month which is recognized at the national level. This is not an issue of your personal politics, this is an issue of our own children and neighbors seeing a physical representation of their acceptance in their own town.

The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unify and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Keri Baughman
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:54 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Keep Flying the PRIDE Flag in Huntington Beach From: Kathleen Karnowski <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February I/ 2023 8:39 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Keep Flying the PRIDE Flag in Huntington Beach Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Kathleen Karnowski
Huntington Beach resident
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Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:55 AM
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FW: Please keep flying PRIDE flag
From; Marnee Relley <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 8:11 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Please keep flying PRIDE flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Marnee
Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:55 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Keep the PRIDE flag please
From: Sadie Johnson <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday/ February 1, 2023 8:01 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Keep the PRIDE flag please
Dear Council Members,
As the mother of an LGBTQ+ child, I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Sadie Johnson
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:55 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: members of council
From: info <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 7:53 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: members of council
Dear members of Council
I Disagree with the movement to stop the flying the PRIDE FLAG in JUNE. The LGBTQ community is part of every community if u guys like it or not we are not going anywhere. Including Huntington Beach as a gay Resident and Small business owner this move you guys are pulling is sad.i ask you to keep flying the PRIDE FLAG to show Resident and the people that live here and also support business here that they are safe. I feel as a small business owner in the community we need to show every one that this community is accepting and inclusive and safe for people of the LGBTQ community that pride flag means so much to the LGBTQ community and ally's so please make the right decision for everyone that lives here and visit and supports every one.keel that flag flying thank you.

Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:56 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Pride flag
From: Cassldy Feiiciano <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 7:35 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Pride flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Cassidy Feliciano
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 11:01 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Trans Rainbow Flag Removal
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From: Michelle <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2023 4:11 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Trans Rainbow Flag Removal
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» To Whom It May Concern,
» 1 would like to request the removal oftheTrans Rainbow Flags being flown at all of the CityofHuntington Beach's public buildings. This flag is offensive to most of our residents and playing identity politics in our city not only unnecessary but very divisive.
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» Please return to flying our HB City flag, state of California flag, and our nation's flag ONLY. Removing the other flags would be a giant step towards unity.
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» Thank you for your consideration.
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 11:11 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Removal of the PRIDE Flag
From: Alyssa Colodny <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 10:52 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Removal of the PRIDE Flag
Dear Council Members,
I strongly disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ cotnmunity is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Life is hard enough as it is these days without knowing you live in a community that spreads hatred, prejudice, anti-semitism, racism, not to mention COVID!!! I've lived here nearly my entire adult life and DO NOT like what the city has become. PLEASE, this doesn't hurt anyone and further promotes well being in our community.

Thank you for your assistance, and again, PLEASE listen to ALL constituents.

Sincerely,
Alyssa
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 1:03 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Why are we voting to stop flying the PRIDE flag? From: Patti Akers <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:51 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Why are we voting to stop flying the PRIDE flag? City Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. Why is it being considered? The LGBTQ+community is part of every community/ including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag isa symbol of unity and acceptance. Please keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Thank you,
Patti Akers
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 2:16 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject FW: PRIDE flag
From: Kim VanDerHoek <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 1:28 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>; [email protected] Subject: PRIDE flag
Dear Council Members,
As someone with both friends and family members that are part of the LBGTQ+ community I strongly disagree with your efforts to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June.

Sincerely,
Kim VanDerHoek
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 2:34 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: LGBTQ Flag
From: Bretand Elaine Smith <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 2:24 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: LGBTQ Flag
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Elaine Smith

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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 2:34 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: June is for Inclusion: Why the PRIDE flag represents our family From: Jutie Cho <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday/ February 2, 2023 2:03 PM
To: C\T\ COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: June is for Inclusion: Why the PRIDE flag represents our family Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach, our beloved family members, and parishioners in our church.

The PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance so Huntington Beach should of course welcome all by displaying this flag again!
Sincerely,
Julie Cho

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From: Fikes/ Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 2:36 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Inform Public of need to hire consultants
—"Original Message"—
From: Ted Ross <tedross, [email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 2:03 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Inform Public of need to hire consultants
In the interest of transparency & unique requirements to continue to hire outside consultants to accomplish so many required City tastings.

There's need to inform the public why the city staff can't accomplish these tasking's . What make these specialized experts so uniquely qualified. Why are these recurring needs competitively sourced. What is the economic consequences of these proposed contracts?
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 2:36 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: LGBTQ+ Flag
From: Bob Huke <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2,2023 1:51 PM Meeting Date: _ ^/3'_/^°^ To: CIT/ COUNCIL <[email protected]>
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To all LGBTQ+ Community Members and their Allies... please help and please spread the word to all LGBTQ+ folks and Allies you know- you don't need to live in HB to help:

Recently Hunfington Beach elected 4 new City Council Members who are erasing work that has been done to make the city more inclusive and welcoming.

I understand that some people might not understand the value and importance of flying that flag, and I would like to quickly explain. HB City Council is moving to continue to fly the POW/MIA flag, as they should. And why should they continue to fly that flag? Because, like the PRIDE flag, POW/MIA service members represent all Americans. They represent Americans of all races, all cultures, all religions, all economic backgrounds, just as the PRIDE flag does. There are LGBTQ+ Americans in every race, every gender, every culture, every religion, and every economic background. Both the POW/MIA and PRIDE Flag are unifying flags that are flown to represent these groups, and that they are seen and are represented in our city. They are one of only a handful of flags that are meant to unify (the disability awareness flag is another example of a flag that could be flown to represent unity as well). And I ask, isn't now a time to unify rather than divide?
The Federal Government supports flying the PRIDE
flag: httDS://www.asa,aov/bloa/2022/06/15/asa-helDs-raise-Dride-flaa-at-federal- buildings
Don't allow the Huntington Beach City Council to make it a cultural war. https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/education-culture-war-finds- new-tarciet-pnde-f!aas"classrooms-rcna2501
If you want to help, time is of the essence as the City Council meeting is Feb.7, *THIS* Tuesday. If you know someone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community, if you are an ally, if you think the LGBTQ+ community should be "left alone" or should be "treated with respect and kindness", please take a second to email the City Council before 2 pm on Tuesday, February 7th. AGAIN, you do not need to be a resident of Huntington Beach to make your voice heard- you just need to be someone who values equality.

If you aren't sure what to say, I understand. It can be as long as you want, or as short as it needs to be. Here is something that you can easily cut and paste and send.

Sincerely,
R C Huke.

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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 2:37 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: PRIDE Flag
From: Kaz Akers <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 1:41 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: PRIDE Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Kaz Akers
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 6:06 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Pride Flag
From: marta shiveiy <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 5:53 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here. To do otherwise i feeding into the American culture wars and we do not want our great city to be drawn into that.

Sincerely,
Marta and Barton Shively

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From: marta shively <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 5:54 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city forlheir LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here. To do otherwise i feeding into the American culture wars and we do not want our great city to be drawn into that.

Sincerely,
Marta and Barton Shively
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Victoria Bloom <[email protected]>
Thursday, February 2, 2023 7:15 PM
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Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Victoria Bloom, Ph.D.

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Michelle Baeza <:[email protected]>
Thursday, February 2, 2023 8:48 PM
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Keep the Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Michelle Baeza
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From: Marguerite Long <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2023 6:46 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: PRIDE Flag Agenda Item
Dear Council Members,
I have been a resident of Huntington Beach for over 30 years. I also recently retired after being an educator in Orange County for 40 years. I understand the importance of creating a community and climate where all people feel accepted and are able to thrive. I adamantly disagree with the movement of some of the HB Council to stop flying the PRIDE flag during the month of June. The LGBTQ+ community is a part of every community, including Huntington Beach. The PRIDE flag is a symbol of the unity and acceptance that as I have shared, is important to all its members. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag to show that Huntington Beach, the city that I have chosen to live and raise my family, is an inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all who choose to visit us here.

Sincerely,
Marguerite Long
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From: Chau Bui <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2023 9:34 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Cc: Chau Bui
Subject: Regarding the PRIDE flag
Dear Council Members, I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here. Sincerely, Chau Bui (Huntington Beach resident)
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From: Sergio Socarras <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2023 10:16 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: PRIDE Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

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S Socarras
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From: Thong Bui <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2023 11:42 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Cc: Mail
Subject: Support for flying Pride flag in HB
Dear Council Members,
It's very disappointing for me to find out this morning that HB council is even considering stopping Pride flags as a symbolic gesture to silence LGBTQ+ community. Needlessly to say, I disagree with this movement. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here. Sincerely, Tom Bui and family (Huntington Beach residents)
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From: Hopkins, Travis
Sent: Friday, February 3. 2023 2:57 PM
To: 'Agenda Alerts'
Cc: Fikes, Cathy; Levin, Shannon
Subject: Supplemental Communications through 2/3 2:54 pm Attachments: Agenda Item 23-109; Support for flying Pride flag in HB; PRIDE Flag; Remote access; Remote access to city meetings; Regarding the PRIDE flag; PRIDE Flag Agenda Item; Concerning Proposed Ordinance to Limit Flag Displays; Keep the Pride Flag; Pride Flag; Pride Flag
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Estanislau, Robin
Agenda Item 23-109
Honorable Councilmembers,
I am writing in response to agenda item 23-109, regarding the flying of flags at City Hall.

I was honored to serve on the Huntington Beach City Council from 2010 -2014 and I was Mayor Pro-Tem in 2014.

I believe I was the only openly gay City Councilmember to serve on the Huntington Beach City Council in recent memory.

It gave me a great deal of pride to represent all the people of Huntington Beach, including its LGBTQ residents. 1 am also proud that when I served on the City Council, the city of Huntington Beach participated in the Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index. This index rates cities based on 47 criteria including nondiscrimination laws, relationship recognition, employment and contracting policies, inclusiveness of city services, law enforcement, and city leadership.

I'm proud to say that in 2014, Huntington Beach achieved a score of 76, the highest score of any city in Orange County.

That's a step forward.

The Huntington Beach City Council also took a step forward in 2021, when it adopted a simple four-page flag policy that allowed councilmembers to vote to fiy flags representing community residents' diversity. It was so inspiring and uplifting for me to see the LGBTQ Equality Flag flying at City Hall for Pride Month in 2021 and 2022. Although I don't live in Huntington Beach any longer, I frequently visit and I'm proud when 1 see progress being made.

Doing away with the simple four page policy is a step backward for the city. The country right now is having a huge backlash against civil rights, not just against LGBTQ people, but against Asians, Blacks, Women, Latinos, Jewish people, and immigrants.

This is the wrong time for Huntington Beach to send a message that the City doesn't support its LGBTQ residents. I urge you to defeat this proposalandtocelebratethediversityofthe Huntington Beach community. Reject this effort to take Huntington Beach backwards.

Joe Shaw
2311 Q St.

Lincoln, NE 68503
714-858-0599

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From: marta shively <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 5:53 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here. To do otherwise i feeding into the American culture wars and we do not want our great city to be drawn into that.

Sincerely,
Marta and Barton Shiveiy

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From: Marguerite Long <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2023 6:46 AM
To: a^y COUNCIL
Subject: PRIDE Flag Agenda Item
Dear Council Members,
I have been a resident of Hunlington Beach for over 30 years. I also recently retired after being an educator in Orange County for 40 years. I understand the importance of creating a community and climate where all people feel accepted and are able to thrive. I adamantly disagree with the movement of some of the HB Council to stop flying the PRIDE flag during the month of June. The LGBTQ+ community is a part of every community, including Huntington Beach. The PRIDE flag is a symbol of the unity and acceptance that as I have shared, is important to all its members. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag to show that Huntington Beach, the city that I have chosen to live and raise my family, is an inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all who choose to visit us here.

Sincerely,
Marguerite Long
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From: Alice Marie De Leon <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2023 10:08 AM
To: C\J\ COUNCIL
Subject: Remote access
Good morning,
I am requesting that you reinstate remote access to the city council meetings I suffer from Meniere's disease and at night my balance is quite often impaired as is my night vision.

While I realize this technology was used in response to the COVID pandemic, it is now a way of life for me. I'm able to do ESL tutoring, attend many different meetings and even see family and friends who live far away
Why silence many people who want +o share in our local government? I would think you d want +o hear from ALL of your cons+i+uen+s.

Please consider those of us who cannot drive at night.

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From: Michelle Baeza <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 8:47 PM
To: C\^ COUNCIL
Subject: Keep the Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
I disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Michelle Baeza
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From: Cathey Ryder <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2023 9:37 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Remote access to city meetings
Good morning,
I sincerely hope that the members of the city council will reinstate remote access for public comments. in September/ when 1 had my total knee replacement surgery and subsequent recovery/1 counted on the fact that if there was was agenda item important to me, I could not only email the city council, but I could call in to make public comments, I learned first hand how important that access was to anyone with a disability that would prevent them from in person comments.

I recognize that initially the use of technology was a response to a world wide pandemic. Like many I had to learn how to use it. I am glad that I did. Sincethistypeof technology allows for more of the public to engage with the city council, why effectively silence the public now?
I understand the desire to "shorten" the city council meetings, but shouldn't hearing from your constituents override that desire?
CJ Ryder
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From: Victoria Bloom <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 7:15 PM
To: CFTY COUNCIL
Subject: Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
I strongly disagree with the movement to stop flying the PRIDE flag in June. The LGBTQ+ community is an important part of our community, and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity and acceptance. I ask that you keep flying the PRIDE flag, to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all of those who visit here.

Sincerely,
Victoria Bloom, Ph.D.

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From: Russell Neal <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2023 3:43 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Cari Swan; Pat Burns
Subject: Agenda Item 30 Supplemental comment
I am writing in support of Agenda Item 30. As Council Member Burns correctly notes, it is inappropriatetoflyanyflagof a partisan or divisive nature on City property. Limiting flags to be flown as he recommends is obviously the correct policy.

Beyond that, we cannot avoid noticing that the only other flag people are clamoring for is the so-called Pride flag. This particular flag celebrates diverse forms of sexual practices that deviate from the conventional, Bible-based morality. Flying it is an attack on that morality.

The sanctity of the sexual union of one man and one woman in marriage is essential to the stability of the family, and the family is the fundamental unit of social order. Protecting the family as an institution is therefore a legitimate function of government, white attacking the sexual morality underlying family stability is the opposite of a legitimate government function. No amount of confusion spread by a flood of undefined buzz words like "diversity" or "inclusion" can change that fact.

Russ Neal
Huntington Beach
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