3/7 Sup Com — City Council/Public Financing Authority, March 7, 2023

Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Sunday, March 5, 2023 2:39 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subiect: FW: Please vote NO on Item #12 at the 3-7-23 council meeting From: Dan Jamieson <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, March 3, 2023 5:09 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Please vote NO on Item #12 at the 3-7-23 council meeting Dear HB city council:

Please vote NO on Item #12 at the 3-7-23 council meeting, the proposed flag ordinance.

This move is an embarrassment for the city, which already has a national reputation as a home for hate groups and their sympathizers.

Even this ordinance's supporters have avoided a direct vote against the Pride flag. Too embarrassing? As HB residents, we wish to reiterate the comments of an earlier letter from the Anti-Defamation League of Orange County/Long Beach. As the League notes, the Pride Flag is not an insult to any group. It simply signals that the city is welcoming to people who have been harassed, discriminated against, fired, abused and even murdered based on who they are. The hate continues--a number of state legislators and other groups are openly attacking transgender people.

As the Blue Shield of California Foundation said in its Feb. 17, 2023 letter to the council: "Stigmatization, hate- violence, and discrimination are still major barriers to the health and well-being of the LGBTQ community.

Banning the Pride Flag contributes to a hostile and dangerous environment for this community." This is why the Pride Flag is an important symbol for Huntington Beach to support. Giving tacit support to bigotry will cause serious harm to the image of "Surf City U.S.A." as a welcoming place for residents and visitors.

Please vote NO on item #12.

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Sincerely, COMMUNICATION
Dan Jamieson Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Roxanne McMillen
Agenda Item No.: #12(23. 192)
1 Huntington Beach
Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Sunday, March 5, 2023 2:40 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subiect: FW: pride flag
From: mary m <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, March 3, 2023 8:40 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: pride flag
Please show the haters that prejudice against gays doesn't include your community. Fly the flag once a year as a sign o nclusiveness. Thank you, Mary Murphy. I am a proud mother of a gay child

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.: * 12(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Sunday, March 5, 2023 2:40 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Special interest flags on public property
From: Jim LaRoche < [email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, March 4, 2023 12:25 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Special interest flags on public property
Greetings,
As a 30+ year resident of Huntington Beach, I would like to express that I SUPPORT the limitation of flags to be flown on public property to flags that represent ALL citizens of Huntington Beach (e.g. U.S flag, California flag, etc.). Special interest flags of any kind should NOT be flown on public property.

Best regards,
Jim LaRoche

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:.. 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.:. #2 (23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Sunday, March 5, 2023 2:43 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Vote no on gay pride flag on HB city property From: Bill and Kristy Furlong <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, March 4, 2023 1:31 PM
To: Burns, Pat <[email protected]>
Cc: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Vote no on gay pride flag on HB city property
Dear Councilman Burns and HB City Council members,
Please vote no regarding flying the gay pride flag on any HB city property. Special interest flags of any kind have no place representing government at any level. As a Huntington Beach voter, tax payer, and home owner I fully endorse the previous vote which decided to no longer fly the gay pride flag, which clearly represented the will of the majority of Huntington Beach residents.

Thanks,
Bill Furlong

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4gtng Date: 3/7,2023
agenda Item No.: #12 (23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Sunday, March 5, 2023 2:43 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Say no to flag ordinance
From: Ashley Williamson <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, March 3, 2023 10:08 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Say no to flag ordinance
My name is Ashley and I live in Huntington Beach. I wholeheartedly disagree with the flag ordinance and urge you to vote no to changing our already adequate and appropriate flag policy. Besides the other flags that this ordinance may affect, it is very important to me to show Igbtq+ representation during pride month with the rainbow Pride flag on Huntington Beach city property.

Large community representation matters to lots of individuals and Families here in HB including myself. A public showing of support for the queer community for only 6 weeks of the year is highly beneficial and should not be taken away from Surf City citizens.

Please do not let the flag ordinance pass!
Sincerely,
Ashley

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 3/7/2023.

Agenda Item No.: # 12(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Sunday, March 5, 2023 7:30 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subiect: FW: pride flag
-----Original Message--..

From: j<[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 5, 2023 2:07 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL < [email protected]>
Subject: pride flag
As residents of Huntington Beach for over 48 years, we believe that the city council should continue to restrict any flag that is not representative of our city, state and federal government. We do not accept Blue Shield's CEO Debbie Chang's threat as conducive to proper governing in our city. Furthermore, her threat has led us, as customers of Blue Shield, to reconsider this relationship.

We want to thank the council members who stood up and took the interest of Huntington Beach's citizens to heart. For the other council members, "do your job as council members, don't inflict your personal interests over ours".

Wilker

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.:. #12 (23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Sunday, March 5, 2023 7:30 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Let the Pride Banner Wave!
From: Patricia Bray <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 5, 2023 4:04 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL < [email protected]>
Subject: Let the Pride Banner Wave!
As a downtown homeowner for 36 years I support the flying of the Pride Banner at our City Hall as a symbol of inclusiveness for those of our residents who have long experienced harassment and discrimination because of their sexual orientation.

HB would do well to reach out to any of our people who have experienced issues due to their ethnicity/ race, age, sex, religious affiliation (or lack thereof) or disability. We are, unfortunately, known far and wide for our intolerance and hostility toward these groups and I will support any actions that encourage and display our willingness to reach out and show acceptance and unity.

Respectfully,
Patricia Bray
508 14th Street, HB
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wese Jate: 3/7/2073
Agenda Item No.: # 12(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Sunday, March 5, 2023 10:44 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: It's not broken, nothing to fix here
From: Suzanne Terrill <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 5, 2023 8:40 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: It's not broken, nothing to fix here
My name is Suzanne Terrill and my LGBTQ+ daughter lives in Huntington Beach. I wholeheartedly disagree with the flag ordinance and urge you to vote no to changing your already adequate and appropriate flag policy. Besides the other flags that this ordinance may affect, it is very important to me that you show Igbtq+ representation during pride month with the rainbow Pride flag on Huntington Beach city property.

Large community representation matters to lots of individuals and Families in HB including myself. A public showing of support for the queer community for only 6 weeks of the year is highly beneficial and should not be taken away from Surf City citizens.

Please do not let the flag ordinance pass!
Sincerely,
Suzanne Terrill

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:.. 3/7/2023
Agenda lem No: $ 1a (23 - 192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Paul Wilcox <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, March 3, 2023 7:19 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: Regarding LGBTQ flag
HB City Council,
Why do have to be so mean to LGBTQ people? Just put the flag up in June. It's not hard to be a good person.

Paul Wilcox

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agandalim No. # 12(23 - 192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Russell Neal <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, March 4, 2023 1:13 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Cari Swan
Subject: Agenda Item 12, March 7, 2023
My name is Russell Neal and I live in Huntington Beach.

I am writing in support of Agenda Item 12, Government flags on City property.

It is entirely appropriate for individuals or groups of individuals to advocate for their policy agenda using private resources. It is not appropriate for them to attempt to use government resources for this purpose. Government should not be lobbying government any more than government resources should be used to fund an individual candidate's election campaign.

The Pride flag is a tool of advocacy and as such should not be flown over government buildings.

Beyond that general principle, the Pride flag is particularly problematic because of what it is advocating, namely a very "proud" and public repudiation of all religion and morality, an undermining of the sanctity of the unique sexual relationship between one man and one woman which is the core of the family unit, the cellular unit of social order. Government should seek to defend, not undermine this institution.

Russell Neal
Huntington Beach

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Mesting Date: 3/7/2093
Agenda lim No. # 1a (23- 192)_
1 Moore, Tania
From: Buffie Channel < [email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 5, 2023 10:40 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: Flag Policy
Hello City Council,
I am a concerned 34 year resident of Huntington Beach. I'm actually embarrassed of my city right now and my new city council members. While we have so many pressing issues, the new council has chosen whether to fly the Pride Flag FOR ONE MONTH - as a main priority! This is a policy and agenda item that divides our citizens, shows disdain towards our LGBTQ+ citizens and visitors, and brazenly threatens to affect business and tourism dollars in a town that is already suffering a drastic downturn in business profits.

This policy will disable our city to fly any other flags including our Japan sister city program (this will be seen as disrespectful), and in case we are successful in being the venue for the Olympics, we won't be able to fly the Olympic flag!?! How does that help our city? We have seen that Blue Shield has already cancelled their event at the Hilton directly DUE TO this decision. How is this good for business?
In addition to the financial impact this is already having, it sends a terrible message to the young people in this city that are part of the LGBTQ+ community. It tells them that they are not supported, not appreciated, not recognized, and not safe. We have seen many brave youth come forward to tell you how hurtful this decision is to them. It is shameful that you are ignoring their pleas and that you continue to perpetuate a policy that whips up hate.

This policy change is deeply divisive and unnecessary other than to shield the newly elected four from having to publicly take a stance against flying the Pride Flag in a public vote. This is clearly a cowardly agenda item.

Division. Hate. Bigotry. Bad for business. That's what the four new members of our Council represent and will make Huntington Beach known for.

Sincerely,
Buffie Channel

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
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Agenda Item No.: ]a (23: 192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: kate healy <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 5, 20234:24 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: Vote No on the Flag & Display ordinance
Dear Council Members,
I was dismayed and saddened to sit in city hall and to watch our recent city council meeting, and see the steps taken by our new council members. I want to thank the dissenting members of council on several issues, Mr. Kalmick, Ms. Moser and Ms. Bolton, for their well-thought-out and reasoned arguments in regard to the invocation and Flag ordinance. It was heartening to see that there are still some voices of reason in council. It was dismaying to see those voices ignored and overruled without consideration.

As an employer, property owner and resident in Huntington Beach, you did not represent my voice when you voted in support of the new flag ordinance proposed by Council Member Burns. You were elected to a non-partisan position where you are to represent your constituents' voices. In my experience, the majority of Huntington Beach residents support the LGBTQ+ community and want the PRIDE flag to fly during the month of June, as well as other non-official flags (Little League, Sister City, HB Tourism Flag (will the current one be taken down as it is not the official city flag with the seal?) or future Olympic Flag? And what do you mean by adding the phrase "display" will the Blue Lives Matter flag be removed from the Police Department? I ask that at the next City Council meeting you rethink the purpose behind this vote? You already hold the power to vote not to fly the PRIDE flag... it is solely at your discretion already as to what flags you fly? Why the showmanship of an ordinance?
I hope you listen to *ALL* your constituents and not just the noisy minority and that you vote to keep flying the PRIDE flag as a symbol of unity and acceptance.

Additionally, please consider how this measure will negatively impact our city and the business conducted here. The negative press generated by this move is harming our public image and discouraging people from visiting our city and supporting our businesses. Vote to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all those who live, work or visit here.

Sincerely,
Kate
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Meating Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.:. # 12(23:192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Shauna Meneses <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 5:42 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: I completely Support the flying of PRIDE flags outside city hall and all HB buildings I COMPLETELY support the flying of the pride flag and any other flag outside city hall and govt buildings.

I'm tired of this tiny majority of this city council, complaining about minutiae issues and continuing to polarize the citizens of the community.
1 am born and raised in this city and my father was a police officer that took his life and the city continues to ignore him and his service. However, that's not the topic.

I'm so sick of seeing a TINY majority in THIS city council that was voted in by a pathetic voter turn out, chose to continue to support polarizing issues that are "fringe" in nature to get some type of "clout" via Media etc. stop claiming that they're representing the "silent majority" not sure how terrible voter turnout and a "small win" equals a majority but how about you actually do a job for ALL OF THE CITIZENS IN THIS COMMUNITY. Not just your own parties'. It's disgusting and its why this city has such a terrible reputation.

Do the job you were "voted" in for (not by me or most of the residents ***it's simple math look it up***) and actually come up with a plan for the homeless, helping vets (my family is all military vets) and seniors instead of standing on a stupid soap box about a flag.

And stop saying you represent a majority of people in this community. I guarantee you, you do not. If everyone in this city actually voted, NONE OF YOUR "SAVE THE PATRIARCHY" "SAVE AMERICA" ASSES (excuse my language) OR RHETORIC WOULD BE IN OFFICE.

Sincerely,
Tired of being classified as second class or dumb because I don't agree with you Shauna Meneses-Higgins

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
1 Agendaltem No.: # 12(23:197)
Moore, Tania
From: Bernadette Rothert <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:55 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: I am in support of Agenda Item 12. This is not about the Gay flag! Sent from my iPhone

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.: #12(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: C <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 7:07 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: flags
i am a HB rez live near dog beach.
i believe all flags are good, but only the American and California flags should be flown on government buildings thanks for listening.
-carol a

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Üate:_. 3/7/2023
Agenda lam No: #/a (23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Dennis Hayes <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 7:39 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: I am in support of agenda item no.12
I am not against the LGBTQ+ pride flag, but it doesn't belong on a government building. I am a 35-year resident of Huntington Beach.

Diane Hayes

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Meating Date:. 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.: # 12(23.192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Dennis Hayes < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 7:36 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: I am in support of agenda item no.12
I am not against the LGBTQ+ pride flag, but it doesn't belong on our city government building. I am a 25 year Huntington Beach resident.

Dennis Hayes

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.:. #12 (23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 7:52 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: support agenda 12
I am writing in support of item 12. I understand that this does NOT ban flying the pride flag in Huntington Beach, It only means that the Pride flag will not be flown on government property. I find it very divisive that some of our city leaders are claiming that this flag is banned. Shame on you! I am a 40 years resident of Huntington Beach. Enough already. Stop wasting our time on false narratives and lets get on with the important subjects in this town.

Sincerely,
Luanne Shoup

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date. 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.:. $12 (23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Charlotte McClanahan <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 8:05 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Support of Agenda Item #12
I have been a resident of Huntington Beach for 44 years, and I support only flying the American, state, county, city and military related flags on city flag poles. I am not opposed to the individual right to fly flags in support of any group, but believe that the city should not support any one group without supporting all groups.

Respectfully
Charlotte McClanahan
9221 Sherry Circle
HB 92646
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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:** 3/2/2023.

Agendallem No: # 12(23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Sheree Novak <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 8:30 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda item 12
Hello, 1 am a Huntington Beach resident. I am not against gay people, 1 am against flying the rainbow flag on government property..
thank you
Mike Novak
4032 morning star dr.

Hb
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Meating Dete 3/2/2023
Agenda Item No.:.. #12(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Marcia Morrell <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 8:50 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Agendaltem 12
We are not against the Pride flag or any special interest flag but they should not be flown at City Hall. The City bidg represents every citizen the flag represents a few. Keep the American flag and CA flag flying proudly representing each citizen. 'Special interest' flags are just that.

Frank and Marcia Morrell
HB residents for 49 years
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Mesting Date:.. 3/7/2023
Agenda item No.... #12/33-197)
1 Moore, Tania
From: J&U RADZAI <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 8:55 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda Item 12
As residents of Huntington Beach, we are in favor of Agenda Item 12. The "pride flag" does not belong on any city or governmental building
~ Jack & Jo Ann Radzai

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:. 3/2/2023
Agenda Item No... #12(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Sally Cohen <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 9:05 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flags That Represent Groups
To: The Members of this Group
I hope you will vote to remove the Gay Pride flag from city property. I am not against anyone, but | feel that the only flags allowed should be the US flag and the flag of the state of California. 1 am against flags representing any group. For example, I am a Christian and no flag would be allowed for my faith.

Thanks,
Sally Cohen
Resident
714 916 8252

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meeting Date:™. 3/2/2023
4genda Item No.: #12(23: 192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Jerry Smith < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 9:10 AM
To: [email protected]
Subiect: Agenda 12
I am in total support of agenda 12.

Jerry Smith
[email protected]
714 887-6655
:6.908

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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
+ 12(23.192)
Agenda item No.:
1 Moore, Tania
From: Kathy Kay <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 11:01 AM
To: [email protected]
Subiect: Support for Agenda Item #12
My name is Kathy Kay. I live at 5092 Tasman Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. I am in support of agenda item number 12, allowing only government flags to be flown at Huntington Beach government buildings. Government flags include everyone, not just special interest groups. Thank you. 562-252-5933.

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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.: #12(23:197)
1 Moore, Tania
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 11:05 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Support of Agenda Item no. 12
I live in Huntington Beach at 5092 Tasman Drive. I am in support of agenda item number 12, allowing only government flags to be flown at Huntington Beach government buildings. Government flags are inclusive of everyone, not just special interest groups. Thank you. 562-252-5935.

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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda lem No.:. #a (23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 11:25 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Opinion on Items 12, 13, 16, and 18
This is Cheri Atkinson LSW, and a long term resident of Huntington Beach.

I ask you to vote

1. Item 12- Flag Ordinance-I ask you to vote NO- This has an negative impact on our LGBQ residents in our community, and sends an unwelcoming message, and hurts the image of Huntington Beach.

2. Item 13 - Behavior in Public Structures- I ask you to vote NO. I have done the Point in Time count, and many of our homeless residents may stay there to escape the elements, to stay alive, until they are housed. THIS AS WELL AS ITEM 14, REFLECTS THAT A POLICING MODEL, OUT OF SIGHT< SOLVED THE HOMELESS MODEL, and it is a nonhumanitarian approach.

3. Item 16- Builder's Remedy Ordinance- I ask you to vote NO on this. By not approving the Housing Element, and the Builder's Remedy Ordinance, you are saying No, to affordable housing for those who work here, the disabled, seniors, the disabled, and our children.

4. Item 18- Allowing ADU applications- I ask you to vote Yes- This allows for affordable housing, for seniors, young residents, three generational families. It is a win for so many.

Please acknowledge that you received and read this.

Cheri Atkinson LCSW
[email protected]

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 3/7,202
Agenda lem No: #12/33. 192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Jeff Seid <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 12:13 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: Do not remove the Pride Flag!
Hello,
I think flying the Pride flag during Pride month is a wonderful symbol of support for our community.

Please vote like you have a gay child! Imagine explaining this to them.

Best,
Jeff Seidl
510-541-0343

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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
1 Agenda item No.: #12/23-192)
Moore, Tania
From: Megan Ahrens <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 12:13 PM
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Representation and the pride flag!!
I was born and raised in Huntington Beach, and as a part of the LGBTQ+ community I haven't felt safe to live there since the Trump administration.

You have an opportunity to change history right now! Anti-trans legislation is at an all time high! There is no reason that conservatism and homophobia/transphobia have to exist together. It's not as simple as choosing to fly or not fly a flag, but the action of banning this flag speaks volumes about what you all as council members believe about the world: that you have the power to eliminate another's experience just because it is one you haven't had. THAT is the ultimate abuse of power. To eliminate representation because it is not your lived experience.

As leaders you may feel the need to be liked by the people you serve. Make waves!!! Don't fall under the orange curtain of conservatism and remind people that as a city leader it is your DUTY to protect and uplift EVERYONE, not just the people that the city believes are the most palatable.

I hope that you all will make the right choice. Put aside your personal ideals and preferences, and remind yourselves of what your duty is to the city of Huntington Beach.

Sincerely,
Megan Ahrens (she/her)
LMFT

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Mosting Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.:.. #12(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Lisa Williams < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 12:56 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flag Flying Ordinance
Dear City Council Members,
I have been a resident of Huntington Beach for almost 30 years and I am writing today in opposition to the new Flag Flying Ordinance proposed by Council Member Burns.

First of all, the current flag flying ordinance works well and allows for diplomacy and democracy as it requires the council members approval of any commemorative/specialty flags to be flown on flag pole on HB City property. There is no need for a new flag flying ordinance.

Second, there is a strong argument in favor of the new flag flying ordinance proposed by Pat Burns which states that we are all equal under the flag of the United States of America and no one should be treated differently by having a specialty flag flown for "their" group representation only as that is a form of segregation. I submit that Council Member Pat Burns new flag flying ordinance is also a form of segregation as it proposes that the POW/MIA flag as well as specialty flags of the 6 branches of the military be flown on HB City property. While I personally have no problem with these flags being flown on HB City property, aren't you being hypocritical in your arguments? You are stating that these "specialty" flags (POW/MIA, 6 branches of the military) are okay to fly, even though they only represent a specific group and are a form of "segregating" one group over other groups.

Third, Council Member McKeon continues to state, "All are represented equally under the flag of the United Stated of America" -- this is simply NOT TRUE. There are millions of Americans every day fighting for their basic human rights and freedoms, like access to healthcare, housing, employment, etc. They face continued harassment, discrimination, violence, and hate. Therefore, the United States Flag DOES NOT represent all Americans equally in practice, only in ideological theory and this has been the case throughout our history. Please remember that many of these marginalized and oppressed Americans live, work, and visit Huntington Beach. So, opportunities to fly "specialty" flags like the PRIDE flag, Americans with Disabilities flag, Veterans flags, etc. are critical for inclusion, representation, equity, celebration, and acceptance. The current flag flying policy would allow these flags (POW/MIA, 6 branches of the military, PRIDE flag, Americans with Disabilities, etc.) to be considered for representation on the HB City property flag poles.

In conclusion, I feel strongly that the current flag flying ordinance should be kept in place and | strongly oppose the flag flying ordinance proposed by Council Member Burns.

Thank you.

Sincerely, SUPPLEMENTAL

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Lisa Williams
Meeting Date: 3/7/2023.
# 12(23. 192)
1 Agenda item No.:

Moore, Tania
From: Lisa Williams < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 12:58 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flag Flying Ordinance
Dear City Council Members,
We have been a resident of Huntington Beach for almost 30 years and I am writing today in opposition to the new Flag Flying Ordinance proposed by Council Member Burns.

Third, Council Member McKeon continues to state, "All are represented equally under the flag of the United Stated of America" - this is simply NOT TRUE. There are millions of Americans every day fighting for their basic human rights and freedoms, like access to healthcare, housing, employment, etc. They face continued harassment, discrimination, violence, and hate. Therefore, the United States Flag DOES NOT represent all Americans equally in practice, only in ideological theory and this has been the case throughout our history. Please remember that many of these marginalized and oppressed Americans live, work, and visit Huntington Beach. So, opportunities to fly "specialty" flags like the PRIDE flag, Americans with Disabilities flag, Veterans flags, etc. are critical for inclusion, representation, equity, celebration, and acceptance. The current flag flying policy would allow these flags (POW/MIA, 6 branches of the military, PRIDE flag, Americans with Disabilities, etc.) to be considered for representation on the HB City property flag poles.

In conclusion, we feel strongly that the current flag flying ordinance should be kept in place and we strongly oppose the flag flying ordinance proposed by Council Member Burns.

Thank you.

Sincerely, SUPPLEMENTAL

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The Williams Family
Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.:. #12 (23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 1:29 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Support Agenda Item 12
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I am a Huntington Beach resident and l am against discrimination against all groups which is happening except one group in particular by flying their chosen flag, It is unfair and I realize that all groups cannot be represented so why can one group be treated specially? If not ALL, then NONE.

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Meeting Date:_ 3/7/2023
#12 (23-192).
1 Agenda Item No.:.

Moore, Tania
From: Julie Rose < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 1:46 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Pride flag in front of government offices
I am writing in response to agenda item #12
Pride flag in front of government offices. The Pride flag should NOT be flown on city owned flag poles.

I am in suppprt of the LGBTQ+ community. I have loved ones who are represented by this community and strongly condemn bigotry in any form.

By flying the Pride flag, you are choosing specific groups to support, thereby picking winners and losers. This is not inclusive and creates unnecessary divide.

These are city owned flag poles and the only flags flown should be American flag, state, city and POW/MIA. All of us are represented by these flags.

Respectfully,
Julie Rose
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Meeting Date:_ 3/7/2023 masterses
Agenda lem No.: # 1a (23-192)...
1 Moore, Tania
Mark Rose <[email protected]>
Monday, March 6, 2023 1:54 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Fwd: Pride flag on city owned flag poles
---Original Message--..

From: Mark Rose <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Mon, Mar 6, 2023 1:50 pm
I am writing in response to agenda item #12
Pride flag in front of government offices. The Pride flag should NOT be flown on city owned flag poles candim porry in any for community, I have loved ones who are represented by this community and strangly By flying the Pride flag, you are choosing specific groups to support, thereby picking winners and losers. This is not inclusive and creates unnecessary divide.

These are city owned flag poles and the only flags flown should be American flag, state, city and POW/MIA. All of us are represented by these flags.

Thank you,
Mark Rose
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Meeting Date: 3/2/2023
Agenda tom No: th 2 (23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Lolly Mchardy <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 2:35 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda 12
1 am in support of agenda 12.

I have nothing against the LGBTQ +Pride flag but I do feel that it should not fly on a Government facility.

Thank you for listening to us the people of HB.

Sent from my iPad

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Meeting Date:_ 3/7/2023
Agenda liam No.: # 12(23.192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Marty Golden < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 2:3/ PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Issue of flying various flags on city property - I support Agenda Item 1 As a 40 + year resident of Huntington Beach I want to see unity on display with our flags - that means only the United States of America Flag, POW and other govt. agencies. We dont need special interest flags that are designed to divide us.

I support plan to ban other divisive flags.

Martin Golden
5201 Mcfadden Ave.

Huntington Beach, CA 92649
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-Marty Golden

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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.:- # 12(23.192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Joe Creazzo < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 2:41 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Surf City Tea Party meeting
I support agenda item #12. I'm not against the pride flag, just don't think it should be on a government building with the American us 1 am a resident of HB since 1976.

Sent from my iPhone

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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda liem No: #12 (23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Alex Bennett < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 3:08 PM
To: [email protected]
Subiect: Agenda item no.12 (ONLY GOVERNMENT AND MILIARY FLAGS ON GOVT BUILDINGS) The people that want to support gay flags should spend their own money and display these flags on private property.

There is no law preventing the Queer people community from purchasing and displaying these flags on private property.

On my property we display the STARS AND STRIPES, military flags.

Alex Benedettini
Tyndall Drive
Huntington Beach Ca 92647

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Meeting Date:... 3/7/2023
Agenda tem No: #12 (23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Ginny C <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 3:09 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Fwd: Support for Agenda Item 12
-- Forwarded message -------.

From: Ginny C<[email protected]>
Date: Mon,
Subject: Support for Agenda Item 12
To: <[email protected]>
I have been a resident of Huntington Beach for over forty years. I fully support our Council regarding only flying Government flags on City property. By flying other flags it takes up too much of Council's time deciding who can fly a flag and who cannot. This is not what our Council needs to be doing. Our Council needs to focus on the major issues and responsibilities of local government: Public Safety, Irresponsible High Density Development, Homeless/transient issues and not picking favorites for identity politics. The citizens of Huntington Beach are free to display any personal flag of choice at their own home or business. The City's role is not to advertise how certain individuals choose to live their lives. If one particular group is chosen to have a flag displayed on City property it's like an endorsement. It can be divisive and "off subject".

Thank you for your attention to this matter,
Virginia Crawford
40 Year Resident

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Meeting Date:_ 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.:. # 12(23. 192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Sharon Layton <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 2:47 PN
To: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda item 12
I am in support of agenda item 12. I am not against LGBTQ individuals but I don't think flying their flag in a govt. building is appropriate. I think only the USA flag should be flown on a govt. building.

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Meeting Date: 3/7/2003
Agenda lem No: #12(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 3:44 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Support of Agenda 12
Hello! I am a resident of Huntington Beach!
I strongly believe only Government flags should be flown in our government buildings.

Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone

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3/7,2023
Meating Date:

Agendalem No. # 12 23-192). салат
1 Moore, Tania
From: Marnee Reiley <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 4:31 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: Keep LGBTQ flag flying
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
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Meeting Date: 3/7/0023
1 Agendaliam No: # 12 (23.192)
Moore, Tania
From: Sue Rasmussen < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 4:48 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Support of Agenda Item No. 12
bai not against the GBTQt Pride flag, but believe only the American flag should be on government Sue Rasmussen
Huntington Beach, 92646

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Meuting Date: 3/7/2023
1 Agenda tem No: # 12(23 - 192)
Moore, Tania
From: Chris Wacaster <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 4:57 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Protect the Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
As a resident of Huntington Beach, you did not represent my voice when you voted to suspend flying the PRIDE Flag and voted in support of the ordinance proposed by Council Member Burns. You were elected to a non-partisan position where you are to represent your constituents' voices. As seen by the emails before, the majority of Huntington Beach residents support the LGBTQ+ community and want the flag to fly during the month of June. I ask that at the next City Council meeting you vote to keep flying the PRIDE flag as a symbol of unity and acceptance. Vote to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ Residents and all those who visit here. Sincerely, thanks, Chris

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Meeting Date:_ 3/7/2023
Agendalem No.: #12 (23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: john wacaster <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 20235:00 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Protect the Pride Flag
Dear Council Members,
As a resident of Huntington Beach, you did not represent my voice when you voted to suspend flying the PRIDE Flag and voted in support of the ordinance proposed by Council Member Burns. You were elected to a non-partisan position where you are to represent your constituents' voices. As seen by the emails before, the majority of Huntington Beach residents support the LGBTQ+ community and want the flag to fly during the month of June. I ask that at the next City Council meeting you vote to keep flying the PRIDE flag as a symbol of unity and acceptance. Vote to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ Residents and all those who visit here. Sincerely, john

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Meeting Date:_ 3/7/2073
Agenda lem No.: # 12(23- 192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Vitaliy Syrovoi <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 5:03 PM
To:

Subject:

To Whom is my concern,
I am resident if Huntington Beach since 2010 and fully supporting our new elected City Council members in regards of government flags to be flown over Huntington Beach official buildings I'm totally opposed to any flag representing political or special interest group to be flown over Huntington Beach official buildings
Thank you
Vitalii

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Meeting Date:_ 3/7/2023
Agenda tem No. # 12 (23- 192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 5:59 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Pride Flag
From: Hubbard, Ben < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 11:44 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <city. [email protected]>
Subject: Pride Flag
Dear Council Members:

I am asking you to reconsider your decision to discontinue flying the Gay Pride flag in June. To take away from the LGBTQ community a symbol that made them feel welcomed and valued is to rob them of dignity. That is not how a great city should treat one important segment of its population. Respectfully, Benjamin J. Hubbard
618 13th St.

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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.: #12 (23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:02 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Flag ordinance.
-----Original Message----
From: Lenora DeMars <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 12:30 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Flag ordinance.

Hello Members of City Council,
I am a current resident and homeowner of Huntington Beach. As a resident, I wanted to express my views on the recent decision by our newly elected council members. I've been in Orange County for the last 20 years. Thirteen of them have been in Huntington Beach. My husband and I decided to move here before my kids started kindergarten due to the better ratings the surrounding schools received. We were a young couple that wanted our kids to thrive in school and be a part of a community. I had hesitation due to the bad reputation that H.B. had. But mostly, I would hear it's not the residence. It's others coming from other areas etc. After living here for the first few years, I loved my neighbors and the people 1 met. I realized how down-to-earth people were, and one of the perks was living within walking distance from the ocean and all of the fun events that brought the community together. Then, 2020 happened, and the light shined on the division within the community of H.B. Huntington Beach became a focal point of division at that time. Downtown H.B. has been in many documentaries about the division our country is going through. I was horrified to see our beautiful city shown in documentaries about division and hate.

But there was light! As a city, we flew the gay pride flag during gay pride month. A month that the Federal Government supports. Unfortunately, our new council members decided to take that opportunity away. Flying the gay pride flag or any other commemorative flag leads me to believe that there is an ounce of truth that Huntington Beach has hate inside its city. It's not outsiders coming in and creating chaos. They are only helping amplify the hate in H.B. As you can read, l am 100% against our new council members' decision. Instead of focusing on real problems within our city, they have decided that eliminating flags is helping the residents in our town. Under the disguise of unity. This flag represents unity and love.

Your neighbor Lenora DeMars
42017

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Meeting Date:_. 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.: # 12(23. 192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:02 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Flag Flying Ordinance proposed by Council Member Burns From: Lisa Williams <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 12:55 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Flag Flying Ordinance proposed by Council Member Burns Dear City Council Members,
I have been a resident of Huntington Beach for almost 30 years and I am writing today in opposition to the new Flag Flying Ordinance proposed by Council Member Burns.

In conclusion, I feel strongly that the current flag flying ordinance should be KEEP PEMENTAL strongly oppose the flag flying ordinance proposed by Council Member Burns

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Thank you.

Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda iem No: # 12(23-192)
Sincerely,
Lisa Williams
2 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:03 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Flag Flying Ordinance
From: Lisa Williams < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 12:58 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Flag Flying Ordinance
Dear City Council Members,
We have been a resident of Huntington Beach for almost 30 years and I am writing today in opposition to the new Flag Flying Ordinance proposed by Council Member Burns.

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Thank you.

Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
1 Agenda Item No.: 2(23: 192)
Sincerely,
The Williams Family
1a0S
2 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, March 6, 20236:03 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: agenda #23
From: nastasia nastic <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 1:00 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: agenda #23
dear city council members,
my name is Nastasia Nastic and attend Huntington Beach High School. You may remember me from last meeting. I am writing this again today to address my final concerns before the final voting on Tuesday. I ask you to recall the last meeting. who was showing violence and hatred? ripping flags? it wasn't members of the LGBTQ+ community or allies of the community. It was those who are so far away from reality to comprehend the issues with their actions and the actions of the council. When all of you were elected to represent Huntington Beach, you vowed to protect this city. But now when given the opportunity to do so by flying a flag symbolizing love, you refuse to. With this, your true priorities show. This agenda item is being used to mask your homophobia and your transphobia, and it shows. If you were allies to the community, you would understand the value of this flag. I ask you to put yourself in the shoes of queer people living in Huntington Beach and how harmful this can be to them. They live in a city where they do not feel welcomed and that is your fault. This is not about you, and it shows with your lack of empathy. Lastly, let me remind you that right now the LGBTQ+ community is being attacked for simply existing. There are laws being passed to ban healthcare to trans youth. There are laws actively perpetuating hate against the queer community. Rather than fight back, you are also adding to the harm as if there wasn't enough being done already. Inclusivity hurts no one and if you fail to recognize that I ask you to reach into something deeper within you and reevaluate the values you hold. If you think I am being too persistent now, just wait till the decision is made. We won't back down. We won't be silenced.
thank you for your time,
nastasia nastic (she/her)

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Meeting Date:_ 3/7/2023
Agenda lom Na: # 1a (23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:04 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Support of Agenda 12
-----Original Message----
From: Jessica Morrell < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 3:13 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Cc: Burns, Pat <[email protected]>
Subject: Support of Agenda 12
To our HB city council,
As lifetime HB resident, I am reaching out to you on behalf of my family of three voters because we support your agenda

12. '
We are not against special interests or their flags but think they should not be flown at City Hall.

If non official flags are flown at The City buildings, you then will have to accommodate all requests and this would become an issue. Flags should be flown that represent all residents not just a few.

Keep the American flag, CA flag and Armed Forces flag flying proudly and representing each citizen. 'Special interest' flags are just that.

Keep it simple
Kindly
Jessica Scott
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Meeting Date:_ 3/7/2023
Agenda liom No: $ 12(23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Ron Anton < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 5:16 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flags
My name is Ron Anton and I am 100%in support of Only Flying our USA Flag. I'm also 100% Lebanese and my wife 100%Chinese. I have nothing against the gays or transgender people. But I think it's ridiculous to fly a flag that shows support of a certain group. Because if you do that- then how about flying every race, color and every occupation flag? Our country is getting out of hand and I hope HB doesn't go down that path! We have been living here for 30 years.

If anything- why not raise the flag in support of people protecting us- police and fire? Sent from my iPhone

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Meeting Dai.:. 3/7/2023
Agenda lem No. # 12(23: 192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Eric G <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 5:18 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Proposed Ordinance No. 4283, Agenda Item 23-165 Case i embers agenda item 23-16, and allow the lying of the Pride Flag. The law is not necessary.

Eric Gaylord
Surf City-HB Resident

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Meeting Date:_ 3/7/2023
Agendalem No.: #12 (23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Maree Hoeger <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:45 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: YES on Agenda 12
HB City Council,
Please do not allow the city to fly the LGBTQ flag at city hall! Human sexuality has no place in government. The flags flying should ONLY be our country, state, and city.

Leave sexuality (and any other personal interest) out of politics.

Thank you,
Maree Hoeger
4030 Aladdin Drive, HB 92649
949.280.2531

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Meeting Date:_ 3/7/2023
Agenda liam No.: #12(23.192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Sara Roos <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:48 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Cc: Strickland, Tony; Van Der Mark, Gracey; Burns, Pat; McKeon, Casey; Kalmick, Dan; Moser, Natalie; Bolton, Rhonda
Subject: Rainbow Flag at City Hall - OPPOSE bill to remove it Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark, Councilmember Burns, Councilmember McKeon, Councilmember Kalmick, Councilmember Moser, and Councilmember Bolton:

I'm writing as a straight, white, 60-something female. (In short, HB's demographic).

I really don't understand the defensive posture of removing a gay-pride flag from municipality grounds. The bill would only serve to belligerently insist on bigotry. Who on earth benefits from IV.0sc1
that? I seriously doubt any of your citizens wants to identify with hatred. Why would you float a law proclaiming as much?
Yours sincerely confused,
Sara Roos (West LA)

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Meeting Date:.. 3/7/2023
Agenda lem Na: # 12(23-192)..
1 Moore, Tania
From: michael jordison < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:54 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: YES on Agenda 12
HB City Council,
Please do not allow the city to fly the LGBTQ flag at city hall! Human sexuality has no place in government. The flags flying should ONLY be our country, state, and city.

Leave sexuality (and any other personal interest) out of politics.

Thank you,
Michael Jordison
4030 Aladdin Drive, HB 92649
626.698.2613

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Meeting Date:.. 3/7/2023.

Agenda lem No.: # 12(23- 192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Annette Eliot <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:54 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: 'es on Agenda Item 1
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA and I am writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Annette Eliot
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Meeting Date:. 3/3/2023.

Agenda liem Na: #12 (23:192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Janet Hill < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 20237:27 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Council Agenda Item 12
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I will not be able to attend the March 7 meeting, so I'm sending my comments via email in lieu of my presence.

I am a 26-year homeowner/resident of Huntington Beach, and I'm asking that you VOTE YES on agenda item

12. Those who feel represented by the flag in question call it a "pride" flag, however a display of lifestyle pride is irrelevant at a government building/property, where national pride is displayed via the American and state flags - which are inclusive of all residents, respectively.

Thank you,
Mary Ellen Hurrell

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Meeting Date:. 3/7/2023
1 Agenda Item No.:_ #12(23-192)
Moore, Tania
From: Sylvia Calhoun <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:58 PM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]

CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Agenda item 12. I support.

I support Agenda item 12. I gave my reasons at last City Council meeting when I spoke.

There is a lot going on in the World and in this Country right now. Time to simplify, not complicate.

I have lived in HB since 1982. Sylvia Calhoun
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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Meeting Date:. 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.: # 12(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Gary Tarkington <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 7:01 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: The Huntington Beach Pride shit z
Hell no! No "Pride" shit flag here in Huntington Beach! Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone Get Outlook for Android

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Meeting Date: 3/2/2023
Agenda lim No: # 12 (23-193)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, March 6, 20236:04 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: March 7 Council Meeting Agenda NO on Item 12 From: Lynne Deakers <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 3:16 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: March 7 Council Meeting Agenda NO on Item 12
I urge you to vote NO on this new flag ordinance. It is not needed. Flags can be welcoming to our sister city when their official visit comes; they can be welcoming to the Olympics if we are lucky enough to have the opportunity to host an event, they can be welcoming to the LGBT community during their special pride month.

They all say "all are welcome to Huntington Beach".

Why would our city council choose to divide a city instead of celebrating all of our citizens.

Lynne Deakers
40 year resident of Huntington Beach

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Meting Daite:... 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.:. #1a(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:05 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Pride Flag - Yes!
From: Corley, Peg <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 3:43 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Pride Flag - Yes!
Hello,
It is extremely important to every marginalized person living in Huntington Beach, that the city continue flying the Pride flag during the month of June. It is a symbol of diversity and inclusion and a message that Huntington Beach is affirming to all kinds of people.

Peg Corley | Executive Director
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Moting Dai... 3/7/2023
Agenda tem No. # 12(23.193)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:08 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 12
-----Original Message--.

From: Christine Sarver < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 5:15 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Agenda Item 12
I am a Huntington Beach resident for over 35 years and I would like to let the city Council members know that my husband and myself are in support of agenda item 12.

Thank you,
Christine Sarver
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Meeting Date:... 3/2/2023
Agenda lem No.: #1a(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:08 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Ordinance No. 4283
-----Original Message--.

From: Marci Eubanks <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 5:19 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Ordinance No. 4283
As a resident of Orange County and an ally of the LGBTQ community, it makes me sad to see that adopting an ordinance against flags is so important to this city council. The reasoning behind this is pretty clear and will not only prevent the PRIDE flag from being flown on city property but any others in support of groups that are not governmental or military.

There are so many important issues that affect your city, so it seems wasteful to focus on marginalizing groups that some people may not agree with. I hope you will show acceptance and equality and vote "no" on this ordinance.

Marci Eubanks
Sent from my iPad

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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.: #12 (33 - 197).

Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:09 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Pride Flag Final Vote- please let the flag fly From: Katie Dillard <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 5:43 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Pride Flag Final Vote- please let the flag fly Hello,
While I think it is unlikely that my opinion will sway you, I feel compelled to share my perspective. I am a straight woman with a gay teenager. They get bullied daily by misinformed kids that just aren't grown up or mature enough to have any sense of humanity. Our house is a safe place where our kiddos are loved for who they are and encouraged to be authentic, always and especially when it is hurting no one. When I read this article and this one line it makes me cry every time because the world isn't taking the best care of our people that we can and my baby is included in the number of humans who are hurt by these decisions based in political posturing and NOT LOVE!!
"Often it is students of color and LGBTQ young people who feel these effects most acutely as signals of inclusivity fade or vanish. That was the case in a school district where a superintendent, facing pressure from some parents and a new state law restricting lessons about sexuality, ordered the removal of LGBTQ pride flags from classrooms, according to a teacher who requested anonymity to avoid retaliation. As the teacher took down her flags at the request of her principal, a queer student in the room began to cry. "Once you ban a symbol that shows you love and support them," the teacher said, "it looks like you are no longer supporting them." https://www.chalkbeat.org/2022/9/23/23367419/school-censorship-race- Igbtq?utm_source=newsletter&utm medium=email&utm_campaign=cb_bureau_ national&utm_source=Chalkb eat&utm campaign=8055141152-
National+NEW+Fewer+pride+flags+more+permission+sli&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9091015053- 8055141152-1296474062
Sincerely,
Katie Ryan
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:09 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Pride!!!
From: Roy Oldenkamp <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:05 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL < [email protected]>
Subject: Pride!!!
Hey Surf City! As a long-time HB Pier surfer with friends in that funky trailer park behind the Hilton, 1 urge you to continue to fly the Pride flag. You're a world famous tourist destination, and should welcome all. See you to the right of the pier! Gnarly!
Roy Rogers Oldenkamp
Cell (323) 875-5657

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From: Margarete Shurter <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 7:03 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: LGBTQ flag
Please please vote yes on agenda 12 wee should not give specific treatment to any organization where is. This going to stop so please do the right thing thank you I live in HB for 50 years Sent from my iPhone

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From: Natalya Zernitskaya < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 7:09 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: Re: Letter in Support of Keeping the Rainbow Flag at City Hall Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark, Councilmember Burns, Councilmember McKeon, Councilmember Kalmick, Councilmember Moser, and Councilmember Bolton:

The LGBTQ+ community draws strength, courage, and inspiration from each flag that flies in celebration of them. Such a simple action to demonstrate that Huntington Beach embraces ALL of its citizens!! I support the LGBTQ+ flag being raised at City Hall. What a terrific and tangible way to demonstrate what a caring community can do to make ALL of its members feel welcome.

At a time when the rights of LGBTQ+ people are being trampled upon across our country, the simple act of flying a flag is a great way to show solidarity with this community.

Please add my name to the KEEP THE FLAG supporters!
Sincerely,
Natalya Zernitskaya

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From: Dawn Simone < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 7:15 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: VOTE YET ON AGENDA ITEM 12
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA and I am writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Dawn Simone Lentz
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Agendaliam No: # 12(23 - 192)
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From: Arlene Key <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 7:26 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Support of agenda # 12.

I totally support agenda #12.

Arlene Key

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From: Wendy Tochihara <[email protected]> Sent:

To:

Subject:

Dear HB City Council,
I am a 30 year resident of HB and I am writing to encourage you to vote yes on agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting. The city flag, military flags and our American flag should be the only flags flown on Best regards,
Wendy Tochihara
[email protected]
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From: Victor & Alice Kornahrens < [email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 7:59 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: I am in support of agenda item no.12
Dear City Council,
While I am not able to attend the meeting, I would like to show my support for agenda item 12. No flags should be show on City flag poles except those representing our government and our City and National security.

I appreciate you taking up this item and understand the push back you are getting.

Note - I am a citizen on Huntington Beach and I support agenda item 12 and the FAB 4!!!!!! Thank you,
Alice Kornahrens

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Agendalem No: #12 (23-192)
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From: Deb Janus < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 8:13 PM
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL
Subject: City Council 12 Agenda Item
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA and I am writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting. I agree that only Government flags and when appropriate, Military flags should be flown on our City buildings. I applaud your support of this and making sure that all people are included.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Deb Janus
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714.330.4152 mobile

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Agenda Item No.:.. # 12(23-192)
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From: Mary Ellen Hurrell < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 9:11 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Agenda Item 12 Vote
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am not able to attend the March 7 meeting, so I'm sending this email in lieu of my presence.

I am a 26-year Huntington Beach homeowner/resident, and I'm writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on agenda item 12.

Those who feel represented by or are in support of what is referred to as the "pride" flag are conflating the purpose of why flags are flown with an opportunity to make a personal statement. The symbol of a lifestyle choice is as irrelevant to a government building/property as is a pirate flag; neither represents the collective of respective government serves. The American and city flags are representative of all American citizens, Thank you,
Mary Ellen Hurrell

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Agenda kom No: # 12(23-193).
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From: Dennis Pappas < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 8:43 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Dennis Pappas
Subject: Resident yes on Agenda Item # 12
Memo: Yes on Ordinance presented by Councilman Pat Burns.

I am a resident of Huntington Beach for 43 years. I am pleased to support the government flag policies ordinance supported by our residents and Council members Van Der Mark Mckeon, Pat Burns and Mayor Strickland.

As a member of the HB community I ask you once a again to support this government flag policy as city hall is a government facility and should support and represent the work of the city only.

Thank you council members for standing strong for our city.

Patricia Pappas

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From: Jennifer Paulin < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 9:08 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: support of agenda item no.12.

I am a HB resident for many many years and believe government buildings should only fly USA and HB 92649

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3/7/2023
To: [email protected] Meeting Date:_
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Agenda Item 12 Agenda Ham No: * a (23-192)
I am a 40 year + resident of Huntington Beach and I fully support the removal of the rainbow flag from Government buildings in Huntington Beach. Our Constitution allows freedom of religion in public and private spaces, however, does not sanction one denomination or religion by flying their flag on Government buildings. Our Constitution also allows freedom of expression, including sexual orientations of those recognized by the rainbow flag. Individuals may wear clothing, have signs but our government should not show preference for one group by displaying their flag on Government buildings.

It is a divisive symbol because it conflicts with many people's moral beliefs. Most religions, including but not limited to Christianity, Judaism and Islam consider the practice a sin although not illegal. When I stated this in the council chambers on Feb 21st | was heckled by members of the LGBTQ members. Their heckling elucidated the divisiveness of this flag amongst residents in the community.

By displaying the rainbow flag, the city is showing favoritism to members of this group. Should we allow every group to have their own flag? Take a moment and imagine what that may look like. I think we can all agree that would be ludicrous and redundant. The US flag is the world's gold standard for individual rights and supports all law-abiding citizens to enjoy their freedoms. If it wasn't we wouldn't even be here able to discuss on issue like this without retribution.

Members of the LGBQT community are welcome in our city and the removal of the rainbow flag does not indicate any dislike or disdain for any citizen or visitor in our city. Huntington Beach is 114 years old and for 112 of those years our flagpole only flew the US and State flags. When this rainbow flag was first raised on city hall the prior city council did not solicit input from citizens. They just did it like they did so many other things such as indebting us to over $300M in bonds that were done in backroom deals. So, the sleeping giant has been awoken. Many of us that entrusted city officials to do the ethical thing have learned that we must monitor and been involved. I am proud to say that the citizens of Huntington Beach are actively engaged in keeping our city safe, clean and welcoming. We do not use violence. We use the tools that our government offers us; showing up and making our needs and concerns known, we expect our elected officials to represent us. When we find that they ignore us we use our sword on election day by voting them out of office.

I want to congratulate all 7 city council members for paying attention to each speaker. Although you may not agree with me, I watched your body language and it was a stark improvement over the last city council members. Even Ms. Moser, Mr. Kalmick and Ms. Bolton had eye contact and didn't roll their eyes like Ms. Carr did. She was a bad influence and I hope that you realize your actions have consequences. I for one stood on corners on my off days and used vacation days to gather recall signatures. My wife and I were so incensed by the behavior of the previous council because they didn't think they had to listen to us. We were one of many and we are all watching. What I really hope to see is that this city council can sometimes vote 5 to 2, 6 to 1, and maybe even 7 to 0 on some issues. It will mean that you really are listening and representing your constituents.

Don Stewart
6402 Sligo Circle
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
2 Moore, Tania
From: K 2 <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 9:35 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: PLEASE vote YES on Agenda item 12
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA and I am writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting. We don't need flags flying supporting sexual orientation or sexual preference. Only USA, State and Military Flags need to be flown.

Thank you so much for supporting our city, we are 100% behind our city council! Sincerely,
Karen Bauer

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From: Betty Odberg <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 9:38 PM
To: [email protected]
Flags - I wholeheartedly support only flying the United States and California flags. Do not buckle from your views.

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Agenda Item No.: # 12/23-192)
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From: Melissa Zaiden <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 9:48 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: No identity flags!
I'm a 50 year resident of HB. I only believe Government flags should be flown in any city. No identity or divisive flags should be flown. Thank you,
Melissa Zaiden | REALTOR
Realty One Group
714-342-5847

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Meeting Date:. 3/7/2023
Agenda lem No.: # 12(23-19.3).
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From: Sharon Larson <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 9:49 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: SUPPORT AGENDA ITEM #12 - Flag Ordnance
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA for over 50 years and support Agenda Item 12 Flag as good public policy. It will help STOP divisive and special interest politics.

VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 City Council Meeting Many Thanks!!!
Sharon Larson

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Agenda lem No.: #12 (23-193)
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From: Patt Nicol < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 9:52 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Identity flags flown at City Hall in Huntington Beach I have been a resident of HB for the past 40 years! I AM OPPOSED TO THE CITY FLYING A PRIDE FLAG, AT ANY TIME, AT THE HB CITY HALL.

I am NOT opposed to the LGBTQ community. I allow them to live thier lives the way they choose.

We should be only be flying our city, state and military flags at our governmental buildings.

The Pride Flag addresses a special interest group. Then why not allow each and every other special interest group to fly a flag at our city hall??
Patt Nicol

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From: melody guiver <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 20239:54 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Vote yes on agenda item
've been a resident of Huntington Beach since 1993. I have no animasity towards those who choose other lifestyles lowever It seems like the majority of HB residents are being bullied by those who think they should get preferentia treatment and fly their rainbow flag on city property.

I believe it has nothing to do with the flag. Most of these protesters don't even live in Huntington Beach.

This is our city, we are the residents. We voted, we pay taxes and our voices should be heard over these divisive outsiders.

I will be at the meeting tomorrow night to back our city Council to vote YES on agenda item 12.

Thank you for your service.

Melody Steelman
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Agendaliem No. # 1a (23 - 192)
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From: Tina Vo <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 9:58 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Vote "YES" on Agenda # 12
Dear H.B. City Council,
I'm a resident of Huntington Beach and I'm writing to encourage you to vote YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Tina Võ
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Agenda lem No: #12/23-192).
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From: Jennifer Koster < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 20239:59 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: Re: Letter in Support of Keeping the Rainbow Flag at City Hall Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark, Councilmember Burns, Councilmember McKeon, Councilmember Kalmick, Councilmember Moser, and Councilmember Bolton:

The LGBTQ community draws strength, courage, and inspiration from each flag that flies incelebration- of them. Such a simple action to demonstrate that Huntington Beach embraces ALL of its citizens!! I support the LGBTQ+ flag being raised at City Hall. What a terrific and tangible way to demonstrate what a caring community can do to make ALL of its members feel welcome.

Please add my name to the KEEP THE FLAG supporters!
Sincerely,
Jennifer E. Koster
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From: Charlotte Emmons < [email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 10:16 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Vote yes on agenda item 12
I'm a resident of Huntington beach for 53 years. I was thrilled to read that Huntington Beach is hopefully not flying the gay pride flag! It is there right to be gay or whatever they call wish to call themselves, but it does not represent the entire community of citizens.

Please vote yes.

Charlotte Emmons
7201 Bouquet drive
Huntington Beach, California 92647

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Agenda Item No.:_ #17(23-192)
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 10:18 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda 12
I urge you to vote yes on agenda 12 on March 7.

I am a resident of HB
D Anderson
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 10:22 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Letter in Support of Keeping the Rainbow Flag at City Hall Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark, Councilmember Burns, Councilmember McKeon, Councilmember Kalmick, Councilmember Moser, and Councilmember Bolton:

Please add my name to the KEEP THE FLAG supporters!
Sincerely,
Erik Rodriguez
Culver City
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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agendalem No: $ 12(23-192)
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From: Neva Koon < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 10:25 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Vote no on agenda 12
I am a citizen of Huntington Beach, and I believe that the American flag, and a California flag are the only flags to be flown at our city buildings.

Neva Koon
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Agenda Item No.:_. #12 (23-192)
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From: M Heim <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 10:40 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flag issue - no pride flag
Thank you to our current city council for being sane and now bowing down to extremism trying to push a certain agenda
We wanted to say that our HB household appreciates this new policy of only flying government flags on cit! property.

Many other HB residents I know feel the same.

It's not about banning groups, it's about being inclusive of all, not just some.

The American flag stands for all.

Thank you,
John and Mindy Heim
6931 Garden Circle
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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Agenda lom No: 12(23-192)
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:02 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subiect: FW: YES on Agenda 12
From: Maree Hoeger <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:45 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>; [email protected] Subject: YES on Agenda 12
HB City Council,
Please do not allow the city to fly the LGBTQ flag at city hall! Human sexuality has no place in government. The flags flying should ONLY be our country, state, and city.

Leave sexuality (and any other personal interest) out of politics.

Thank you,
Maree Hoeger
4030 Aladdin Drive, HB 92649
949.280.2531

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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:02 AM
To:

Subject: And An agenda lem 12
From: Annette Eliot <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 6:53 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: YES on agenda Item 12
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA and I am writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Annette Eliot
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#12(23-192)
1 Agenda Item No.:

Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:03 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: LGBTQ flag
----Original Message--.

From: Margarete Shurter <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 7:09 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: LGBTQ flag
Please please vote yes on agenda 12 we do not some special interest group fly there flag above city hall what if some other organization comes along and wants the same thing so pleas vote yes on 12 l'm a homeowner here for 50 years and we do not need this thank you
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 20239:05 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

From: Wendy Tochihara <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 7:30 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

Best regards,
Wendy Tochihara
[email protected]
(714) 609-5544
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Agenda lem No.: #12 (23-192)
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:07 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Letter in Support of Keeping the Rainbow Flag at City Hall From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 10:20 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Letter in Support of Keeping the Rainbow Flag at City Hall Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark, Councilmember Burns, Councilmember McKeon, Councilmember Kalmick, Councilmember Moser, and Councilmember Bolton:

Please add my name to the KEEP THE FLAG supporters!
Sincerely,
Erik Rodriguez
Culver City
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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agentallem No: # 12(23-192)..
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:08 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subiect: FW: Vote yes on agenda item 12
-----Original Message--
From: Charlotte Emmons <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 10:30 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Vote yes on agenda item 12
As a resident of Huntington Beach for 53 years | urge you to vote yes on this agenda. The flag does not represent the entire community. How did it ever get flown in the first place? We are all for inclusion, but this does not represent the citizens of this city who are not predominantly gay, lesbian, or bisexual. It's about time we stop this! Charlotte emmons
7201 Bouquet drive
Huntington Beach, ca 92647
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Agenda lem Na: #12/23-192)
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 20239:08 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Cause Flags on City Property
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Larkin <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 6:19 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Cause Flags on City Property
Dear Council Members.

I'm sorry, but I reject the premise that not flying a 'cause' flag means the city or even a business isn't welcoming.

There are many different causes that are important to different people and no one is stopping anyone from flying flags if they hold something close to their heart.

But this over reaction and hijacking of valuable city time regarding a particular cause on a flag pole is a perfect example of why we shouldn't have a group or someone's need to fly the cause du-jour, hijacking city business and valuable time.

Time, that is supposed to be used addressing the many city issues that affect all of us.

A councils decision to revert to official city, county, state or federal flags isn't unwelcoming to anyone.

But unfortunately, the ginning up of false narratives for political gain isn't new. And pushing a false narrative that the action was targeting a certain group, is more harmful and will make us looking less welcoming because people are ginning up false narratives and attention to this potential decision.

And it's a decision that the majority of other OC cities are following. Does this mean everyone is unwelcoming? Or maybe there's a common sense methodology these cities have followed to NOT make their city flag poles into lightening rods for the cause du-jour, allowing the city to better focus on the issues facing them ( and us ).

Crime
Drugs
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Inflation
Utility costs Meeting Date:, 3/7/2023
Overrun borders
Infrastructure
Education Agenda Item No.: # 12(23-197)
The list goes on and yet we're going to have another city council meeting hijacked over a 'cause flag...

This is a perfect example as to why we shouldn't be flying cause flags... 1 Sincerely,
William S. Larkin
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Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:10 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: FLAG
From: Stephen Bova <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 7:44 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: FLAG
City Council,
I support ONLY government flags being flown at City Hall. If you allow LBGTQ flag to be flow then 1 want others as well I.E. Dont tread on me flag, etc.....
vote YES on Agenda item 12

THANK YOU,
Steve Bova
HB resident

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Agenda lem No: # 12 (23-192).
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:11 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Flag ordinance
From: Craig Frampton <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 8:29 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Flag ordinance
Once more I am writing to show my support for council member Burns flag ordinance. Thank you Craig Frampton
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Agandaltom Na: $12 (23-192)
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From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:11 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Council Meeting item 12 flag
-----Original Message-..

From: Diane Kipp < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 8:29 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Council Meeting item 12 flag
Please vote yes on agenda item 12 only displaying flags as out lined. Thank you, Diane Kipp Sent from my iPhone

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Agenda Item No.: #12/23-192)
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From: g|poli <g|[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:42 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Agenda item 12
Dear Council Members,
I am writing in support Agenda Item 12 to allow ONLY flying of the American flag, POW/MIA, State and County at City Hall and City Properties.

I am a homeowner and resident of Huntington Beach since 1989.

There are many events for all types of folks and they are welcome in our beautiful city! Private business and residences should continue to fly flags as they like. Just not on State an City owned properties.

Thank you all for your serving our beautiful city!
Sincerely,
Ginger

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Meeting Date:. 3/7/2023
Agenda lom No: # 12(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: TW Collins < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:56 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: VOTE YES on Agenda item 12
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA and I am writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Thomas Collins

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Meeting Date:.. 3/7/2023
Agendalom No: #12 (23.192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Patrick Foo < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:58 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Government represents all of us, not segments that scream the loudes! Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA. City Hall should fly the American Flag and State of CA flag. This represents all who live in this amazing country and state. If special interest flags are flown, how will you decide whose flag gets flown as space constraints prevail. Slippery slope with no answer. Represent all the people, not only those who scream the loudest. If their argument was more sound you wouldn't need to scream.

Sincerely, Patrick Foo

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Meeting Dato.. 3 7/2023
1 Agenda lom No: #12 /23-192).

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Moore, Tania
From: dktoole1 < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:59 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Support Of Agenda item # 12
The United States is the most culturally and racially diverse country in the world. Huntington Beach is a microcosm of the U.S. It is precisely this diversity which provides the foundation for our greatness. It is our unity which enables us to endure as a great country. We are all different....and we are all Americans. The American flag represents that unity.

We need only one flag to fly at Huntington Beach City Hall. ..the American flag. It represents all of us.

Since 1996, we are proud residents of Huntington Beach.

Dave & Kathy Toole

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Moting Dato: 3/7/2023
Agenda lem No: #12 /23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Cassidy S <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:59 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: No Pride Flag
Stop trying to stroke political discourse. I support the Igbt community. I don't support flying flags that will cause people discomfort. No pride flags should be flown on city property.

Don't let the advertisement agencies and large corporations dictate our city's prerogative. If they threaten to stop doing business in HB, or stop holding events in HB, fine. But allowing them to strong arm you into flying flag that strikes division just proves you guys answer to big corporations and not the citizens of this amazing I was born in the Huntington Beach hospital. I've lived here since 1984. I own a home, pay property taxes, and pay the city for permits.

I do not want a pride flag flying in our city. Not because I don't like the Igbt community. But because it will make us more divided than we already are.

Cassidy Summers
Cassidy's Construction Company
19744 Beach Blvd Ste 131
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
C: 714-276-3231
cassidysconstruction.com

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Meeling Date... 3/7/2023
Agenda Nom No. # 12 (23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Ed Laird <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:18 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda Item #12
Please allow me to support Agenda Item #12. Councilmen Burns has the support of me and most city residents in flying Government Flags on our city property! am a 50 year resident of HB and live at 9641 Bay Meadow Drive.

I hope to see all those in favor of item 12, be counted tonight. The gamesmanship must stop and the will of the council majority must be respected.

Thanks,
Ed Laird

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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agendalem No: # 12(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Betty Reinertson < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:19 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Pride Flag
Good Morning,
I'm writing to ask everyone on the council to consider all the ramifications of their votes this evening.

I remember the first time I saw the Pride Flag flying over the Civic Center. I was so proud that our city was recognizing this group. I felt pleased that i lived in a city that was making progress in letting old ideas go. A city that didn't judge someone by the what they believed or how they looked.

I grew up in a small town in the midwest. I knew from when I was young that I would leave the area due to the gossip and judgemental opinions I heard daily. Let's not bring these small town acts here.

I'm not gay or do I have anyone in my family that fits these categories. I'm just a person who cares about letting everyone have a voice.

Thank you,
Betty Reinertson

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Meeting Date:, 3/7/023
Agendalem No: #12 (23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Carole Pedriana Spinak <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:48 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: City Council vote
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA, a resident in the downtown area. Thank you for voting originally to remove the LGBTQ flag from our city hall. I believe the US flag stands for all of us and singling out one group is inappropriate. I encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

Thank you.

Carole Pedriana Spinak

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Meeting Date:.. 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.: # 12(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Gordon Gallego <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:25 AM
To:

Subject: Sude [email protected]
As a member and a merchant of this community. I felt that thing were starting to change. Removing the flag to a onservative right is a shame. My god loves and embarrasses everyone. I hope this city does. You know what you're saying by taking it down. Thanks so much
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Meeting Dale: 3/7/2023
1 Agenda Item No.:m. #12/23-192)
Moore, Tania
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:27 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Fly the Pride flag in June,
Attention HB City council,
As a 40 year HB resident and mother of a LGBTQ native HB 25 year old I implore you to let them know they are welcome in HB
Bethany Webb
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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
1 Agenda lom No: #1z (23.192)
Switzer, Donna
From: Richard Thiel <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 11:36 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Support for Agenda Item 12 - Gov't Flags on City Property Huntington Beach City Council,
My name is Richard Thiel and My Wife and I have lived in the Great City of Huntington Beach for 50 years. We believe that the only flags that should or deserve to be flown on the Flag poles of City Hall and City Property are the American Flag, POW/MIA, State and County Flags.

Therefore, we Support approving Agenda Item 12 Flag Ordnance. It is good public policy and will help to STOP divisive and special interest politics.

Richard Thiel

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Meeting Date... 3/7/23
12 (23-192)
Agenda item No.:
1 Switzer, Donna
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:19 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda Item #12, March 7, 2023
I strongly oppose Agenda Item #12. As I have stated during public comment, creating an ordinance that ties the council's hands is not a very well thought-out plan. There will be many instances when it would be in the city's best interest to choose to fly a special flag (such as when dignitaries from Anjo, Japan are visiting, during the Special Olympics, etc). The city is likely to lose any opportunity to host the 2028 Olympic Surfing competition due to the prohibition of flying the Olympic flag, as well as the Olympic requirements of demonstrating inclusivity, as would have been accomplished by flying the Pride flag.

The financial losses to the city and its businesses due to events, businesses and individuals avoiding the city could easily be avoided by defeating this item.

Thank you,
Libby

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3/7/23
Meeting Date:...

Agendalem 122(23-192)
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Melissa Desjardin <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 11:16 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda Item 23-192
Hello,
I am yet again writing to you regarding flying of flags on City Property, including the Pride Flag during Pride Month.

I have been a citizen of Huntington Beach for all of my 47 years of life. I volunteer in the community, I've raised and am still raising my three kids here, I work for one of our local school districts, my husband works for a Huntington Beach owned company as well. We may not be loud, but we are citizens, taxpayers and contributors to this community.

I ask that you reconsider this ordinance. The Pride flag represents hope for a future of acceptance and love. It seems these days, that is something our country is definitely lacking. The Pride Flag is a symbol of humanity and freedom to live ones true self. As has been mentioned regarding the US flag, people have died for the US flag.. people have also died for the Pride Flag. For some reason, this country has decided to make an enemy of the LGBTQIA+ Community and is working very to make ridiculous laws with unproven ideals attacking the rights and freedoms of the LGBTQIA+ Community. The timing of this ordinance feels especially hateful and cruel in addition to all the other awful things going on. I would hope that the City Council would work to solve problems and not create problems that didnt even exist.

Please stop, walk in someone else shoes. There are many other people in the city and area than just your friends.

You are supposed to represent all citizens, not just those you have coffee and dinners with.

Thank you for your time.

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Meeting Date... 3/7/23
Agenda Ham M2. (23-192).
1 Switzer, Donna
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:10 AM
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Agenda item 12
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA and I am writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda Item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

My name is James Kriss

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Meeting Date:._ 3/7/23
Agenda lem N02 (23-192)
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Kathey < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 2:06 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Support for Agenda item 12
> Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark and members of the City Council:
> My name is Kathey Haas and I have lived in Huntington Beach for nearly 50 years. >
> I am in full and complete support of agenda item 12, the ordinance delineating which flags may be flown on City property-the US flag, the State flag, the Orange County flag, the City of Huntington Beach flag, the POW/MIA flag and the flags of the 6 branches of the military.
> There is absolutely no reason to fly flags of any affinity group on city property. This ordinance treats all groups the same and equitably. They all may fly their flags on private property but not City property. The City is not in the business of promoting various groups!
>
> This City Council has a lot of work to do. The passage of this ordinance will create more time in the future for them to deal with the issues before them since they will not have to be considering requests from various groups to fly their flags on City property and dealing with the subsequent pro and con arguments. >
> This ordinance will streamline and clarify the City's position on flag flying on City property. The logic behind it is solid, fair and appropriate.
>
> Please vote in favor of agenda item 12!
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>
> Thank you for your time and service to the City of Huntington Beach! >
> Gratefully,
> Kathey Haas
>
> Sent from my iPhone

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Meeting Date:... 3/7/23
Agendalem Na: 12(23192).
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Bill Larkin <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 20236:23 AM
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Cause Flags on City Property
Dear Council members,
I'm sorry, but I reject the premise certain council members are using that not flying a 'cause' flag means the city or even a business isn't welcoming.

There are many different causes that are important to different people and no one is stopping anyone from flying flags if they hold something close to their heart.

Time, that is supposed to be used addressing the many city issues that affect all of us.

A councils decision to revert to official city, county, state or federal flags isn't unwelcoming to anyone.

But unfortunately, the ginning up of false narratives for political gain isn't new. And pushing a false narrative that the . action was targeting a certain group, is more harmful and will make us looking less welcoming because people are ginning up false narratives and attention to this potential decision.

And it's a decision that the majority of other OC cities are following. Does this mean everyone is unwelcoming? Or maybe there's a common sense methodology these cities have followed to NOT make their city flag poles into. pic lightening rods for the cause du-jour, allowing the city to better focus on the issues facing them (and us ).

Crime
Drugs
Overdoses
Homelessness
Inflation
Utility costs
Overrun borders
Infrastructure
Education
The list goes on and yet we're going to have another city council meeting hijacked over a 'cause' flag...

This is a perfect example as to why we shouldn't be flying cause flags...

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William S. Larkin
3/7/23
Meeting Date:..

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Agenda lem No: 12(23-192)
1 Switzer, Donna
From: David Morzella <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 6:24 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Flag Debate
Greetings City Council Members:

I am writing with hopes to have influence over the issue and decision of not flying any group identity flags on city property.

As a citizen of Huntington Beach I feel it's foolish to fly a gay flag or any other group identity flags on government property.

It's really not a gay vs straight issue. It's a slippery slope issue to be avoided.

Sincerely
David Morzella

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Meeting Date:.. 3/7/23
Agenda lam No:_ /2 (23-192).
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Gary Tarkington <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 6:34 AM
To: [email protected]
Subiect: The flags!
Hi. I am along time resident of Huntington Beach, and I feel that the decision to NOT FLY the "Pride" flag is the CORRECT decision! Only government flags should be flown period! Natalie Moser YOU ARE FULL OF IT and should be removed now!
To the majority of our Huntington Beach City Council, thank you for your time, and common sense! Ann Tarkington

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Meeting Dat*:... 3/7/23
Agendalam Na: 12(23-192).
1 Switzer, Donna
From: mike shoup < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 6:43 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flag issue..

To the HB City Counsel..

I've lived in Huntington Beach for over 30 years..

I vote NO to select special interest flags being flown over the city hall..

My wife and I live just a few blocks South of Main St, and about a 1/2 mile back from the beach..

My wife's grandfather built the home we live in back in 1948.

So, I'm pretty confident when I say, we've seen some good in the neighborhood, and from time to time, we've seen some The last handful of years, what with the city counsel conforming to leftist ideologies, I'm seeing a lot more bad than good..

The latest issue being the idea that the city should fly gay pride flags, for apparently no other reason than to be inclusive..

As if, 'not' flying the flag means one is somehow anti-gay? How absurd! If that's the case, than there probably is not enough flag poles in Huntington Beach, to fly the flags representing the multitudes of other concerned groups..

The city counsel has to remain neutral, especially when it concerns extreme agenda's..

The military, yes.. The Fire and Police, yes.. These are all recognized departments of any government, at city, state and national levels..

In closing, I completely understand that this item '23' does absolutely nothing to prevent any individual or business from flying most anything they want.. Short of profanity, insurrection, etc..

I fully and unequivocally support Counselman Burns agenda item 23! Thank you..

Michael W. Shoup
Huntington Beach, Ca 92648

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3/7/23
Meeting Date:..

Agenda Mom No: 12(23-192).
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Cari Swan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 6:46 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Cc: Zelinka, Al; Gates, Michael
Subject: Support for Agenda Item #12 - Flag Ordnance
Dear Mayor Strickland and City Council,
I am writing to urge support for Agenda Item 12, Ordnance 4283, Government Flag on City Property.

I wish to begin by thanking Mayor Stickland, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark, Council members Burns and McKeon for their vote in favor of this ordnance at the previous council meeting and I urge you all to "stay the course" in your resoluteness to restore responsible governance to the City of Huntington Beach.

In an effort to bring history and perspective to this particular topic, I provided public comment Against the proposal to fly the "Pride" flag when it was proposed by Councilman Kalmick in May of 2021. At that time, I commented that the . proposal was intended to be divisive and political pandering, and that ALL Huntington Beach deserves leadership focused on the entire community. After listening to public comments from the previous two meetings and reading many supplemental communications, it is very clear that Councilmembers Kalmick and Moser have succeeded in bring unnecessary division and polarization to our community. No surprise, just perspective, and truly a shame that Councilmember Moser continues to pander and stoke the flames of division in her social media posts. As I mentioned in my public comments from last meeting, I would like to request that the Mayor, City Manager and City Attorney provide some direction on censuring Council member Moser for what appears to be a clear violation of the City's Code of Ethics in her social media posts calling for activism and economic harm to the city.

Again, my thanks and appreciation to Mayor Stickland, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark, Council members Burns and McKeon, and I urge your continued support for Ordnance 4283 which appears as Agenda Item 12.

Respectfully,
Cari Swan

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3/7/23
Meeting Date:...

Agenda Item No.: 12(23 - 192)
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Larry Gross < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 6:59 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: Support Keeping the Rainbow Flag at City Hall
Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark, Councilmember Burns, Councilmember McKeon, Councilmember Kalmick, Councilmember Moser, and Councilmember Bolton:

Your proposed action to take down the pride flag during pride month is disgusting, hateful and unAmerican. Shame on you.

The LGBTQ community draws strength, courage, and inspiration from each flag that flies in celebration of them. Such a simple action to demonstrate that Huntington Beach embraces ALL of its citizens!! a Cly Hal. Vat a terican tangibe aposed action and, instead, support the LGBTa+ flag being raised While I live in Los Angeles, know that the whole world is watching. Do not disgrace your community. KEEP THE FLAG!
Sincerely,
Larry Gross

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Meeting Date:.. 3/7/23
Agendalim Nai 12(23-192).
1 Switzer, Donna
From: mary misloski <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 7:02 AM
To: [email protected]
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Hello,
My name is Mary Misloski and I have been a resident for over 6 years in HB.

I am in support for Agenda Item 12 Flag Ordnance as it is a good public policy and will help to STOP divisive and special interest politics. Not just special interests, this policy is not a bias or discriminatory policy, it keeps the city lines clear on city property and our focus is on our support for city and
government.

This is a responsible action and does not limit any group from displaying any personal flag of choice at their own home or business.

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Agenda Item No.: 12(23-192)
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Lisa Friesen < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 7:07 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Pride Flag
Dear City Council,
Thank you for setting a precedent regarding the flying of special interest and activist groups flags by removing the LGBT+ sexual activity flag from government buildings. I have been alienated by the flying of this flag over city landmarks. 1 am hopeful that the narrative of divisiveness and anti-American sentiment can be overcome, but it takes a brave people to stand up to tyranny.

Thank you for fighting for all the people by bringing our tribute back to where it belongs and not yielding to the coercion of political and corporate bullies.

I stand with the city council's decision and am very thankful for it.

Best,
Lisa Friesen
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Meeting Date:..

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Agenda ltem No.:_ 12(23-192)
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Lisa Friesen < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 7:10 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: LGBT+ flag issue
Dear City Council,
Thank you for setting a precedent regarding the flying of special interest and activist groups flags by removing the LGBT+ sexual activity flag from government buildings. I have been alienated by the flying of this flag over city landmarks. 1am hopeful that the narrative of divisiveness and anti-American sentiment can be overcome, but it takes a brave people to stand up to tyranny.

Thank you for fighting for all the people by bringing our tribute back to where it belongs and not yielding to the coercion of political and corporate bullies.

I stand with the city council's decision and am very thankful for it.

Best,
Lisa Friesen
Resident Huntington Beach 92646
PS. I sent a previous email but forgot to include my residency

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Meeting Date:,. 3/7/23
Agenda lem No: 12(23-192...

Switzer, Donna
From: Lauri Howell <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 7:11 AM
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL
Subject: LGBTQ Flag is not about gay rights anymore
HB City Council...

A few years ago, I remember hearing rumors that the public-school curriculum will now include gender ideology topics, introducing it to 5-6-year-olds. At the time I assumed these rumors were ludicrous. Why would schools be pushing gender identity issues on young children, unless there was an ulterior motive? What could that motive be?
Could it be to plant seeds of confusion?
Could it be to take advantage of young minds and brainwash them? Could it be to create a society of confused youths, who are insecure and unsure of themselves? Could it be to offer a solution in the form of a pill, injection, or surgery that makes them dependent on something else for the rest of their life?
Could it be that once they are dependent, they are easier to control and manipulate? Could it be that this is the most sinister form of arrogance and greed we have experienced since the holocaust? Hitler planted seeds of hate into the minds of kindergartners. Our government is doing the same thing, but with seeds of confusion. This has nothing to do with promoting the rights of the LGBTQ. That is the narrative they push and want us to believe. That is the cause they say they support.

The truth is the LGBTQ and our children are pawns in this sinister scheme. This is about confusing our youth and making them drug dependent as soon as possible, by using puberty blockers, hormones, and anti- anxiety meds. It has nothing to do with gender rights or identity. It is about control. It is about power. It signifies greed at its apex.

Sincerely,
Lauri Florentine Howell
L.F.H.

LAURIFLORENTINCHOWELL.NET

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1 Switzer, Donna
From: Paige Wehner <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 7:15 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda item 12
I fully support this agenda item and believe it is of the upmost importance to keep America first flags up at government buildings. As a mother of three and a small business owner and Christian I believe it is highly offensive to display flags that only certain groups itentify with and that also go against many religious beliefs that are widespread in the United States. This it s a very slippery slope that I think we can all agree is already getting out of hand with the over acceptance of sexual culture in America and one we need to protect our children from. I have personally overheard many pre teens and teens discussing how rediculous it is that gay pride has a whole month but veterans just have one day of celebration. Please keep our Anerican flag free from outside influence and at the forefront of American buildings. Other countries are loosing respect for Americans because of our embarrassing stance on support for small minority sexulized groups and no support for the regular working family and especially those that have fought and died for our country.

Please help restore respect and integrity to our office buildings. Thank you, Paige Wehner
Wehner Management LLC
949-310-6958
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Meeting Date: 3/7/23
Agenda Item No.:_ 12(23 - 192)
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Karen Franz < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 7:40 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Agenda Item 12 3/7/2023
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA and I am writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting. I want only the U.S. and California flags being flown as they representative of all Americans.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Aprentiany
Karen Franz, M.S., CRO
7816 Seabreeze Drive
Huntington Beach, Ca 92648
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3/7/23
Meeting Date:_
Agendalton No:_ 12 (23-192.
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Stephen Bova <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 7:44 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: FLAG
City Council,
I support ONLY government flags being flown at City Hall. If you allow LBGTQ flag to be flow then I want others as well I.E. Dont tread on me flag, etc......
vote YES on Agenda item 12

THANK YOU,
Steve Bova
HB resident

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CONMUNICATION
Meeting Date 3/7/23
Agendalem No: 12 (23-192).
1 Switzer, Donna
From: RI Sweet <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 8:05 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Freedom our American Flag
Allowing the gay population to fly their gay flag, you should also allow the citizens of our diverse population in Huntington Beach to fly their flags. Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese. These groups lost many lives for freedom and should also add their countries flags to the flag poles.

Long Beach residents are a gay population and can fly the gay flag with pride. Let the gay pride stay in Long Beach and keep Huntington Beach residents free from flying the rainbow flag.

Tired of giving in to gay pride. Keep Huntington Beach support for American Pride! Sent from my iPad

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Meeting Date:.. 3/7/23
Agenda lem No: 12(23 - 192)
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Sue Jervik <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 8:13 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Support for Agenda Item 12 - Gov't Flags on City Property Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I support Councilman Burns' Agenda Item 12 calling for an ordnance to allow only flying of the American flag, POW/MIA, State and County flags at City Hall and city properties, I have been a resident of Huntigton Beach for the past 40 years. We are a very inclusive and welcoming city. I support Agenda Item 12. All private businesses and residents have the right to display flags on their own property to show their support for organizations. Groups should not be singled out by the city and all our residents should be treated equally.

Thank you for all you do for our city,
Sue Jervik
HB resident.

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On Feb 21, 2023, 8:09 AM, Sue Jervik < [email protected]> wrote:

Dear Members of the Huntington Beach City Council,
I have been a resident of this very inclusive city for the past 40 years. I support Agenda Item 23 saying that only government flags can fly on government property. All private businesses and residents have the right to flags on their own property to show their support for organizations. Groups should not be singled out by the city and all our residents should be treated equally.

Thank you for all you do for our city,
Sue Jervik
HB resident.

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From: Marsha Taylor <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 8:20 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flag Flying
City Council Of Huntington Beach,
I am a Huntington Beach Resident and I DO NOT want any other flags flying over our City except the United States of America Flag and the Flag of California State.

There is NO Need to adhere to the pushing of Special Interest Groups, even if the City has flown their flags in the past.

Our City Council needs to stand firm on their ideals and represent ALL peoples under God and under One Nation. We are not discriminating against any groups by not flying a flag. I believe the Council has correctly made a great decision and needs to stand by their proposal.

Marsha Taylor
8855 Sutter Cir
Huntington Beach, CA 92646

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From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 8:20 AM Meeting Date: 3/7/23 To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: SUPPORT AGENDA ITEM #12 - Flag Ordnance 12(23-192) Agenda item No.:

My name is Delaine Bailey and I have been a resident of Huntington Beach for 9 years; my husband has lived here 23 years.

I am speaking in favor of Councilman Burns Agenda Item #12 There is a divine order to this universe. It was made in such a way that when it works according to God's plan, his people flourish.

He made 2 sexes - male & female. This has been an accepted fact since the beginning of human civilization, thousands of years ago.

We are each uniquely made in His image and He loves each and every one of us.

He wants to have a personal relationship with us, be a part of his family, and share eternal life with Him in heaven.

We are in a spiritual battle. There are unseen forces of evil at work in this world and we have to fight against them every day by speaking out.

If God, the creator of the universe, knower of all things, loves you and wants what's best for you, who can be against you?
If you are confused about your sexuality, it's because you don't know the truth of God's Word and the divine order He created.

Life can seem hopeless and you can feel despair, if you don't know that the Creator of everything on earth and beyond, knows who you are, knows what you are thinking, knows what your struggles are, and wants to help you. All you have to do is pray "God help me" and your life can change in ways you can't even imagine.

I am an example of that life-changing prayer...35 years ago I was a drug addict and an alcoholic. My life changed 180 degrees when I prayed that prayer. Everything I once feared, I no longer fear.

As Christians we are called to the Greatest Commandment: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind and love your neighbor as yourself.

You are told that if we don't recognize the flying of the Pride Flag that means that we hate you, we marginalize you, we reject you, we exclude you. That is a lie.
1 There is an ideology ravaging this country, an evil force, that seeks to divide us so that it can ultimately control us. Don't be fooled. Seek the truth of God's Word to guide your life and you will flourish. 2 Switzer, Donna
From: Mike Wright < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 8:28 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Support for Agenda Item 12 - Gov't Flags on City Property Importance: High
To: City Council-
As a Huntington Beach resident/business owner 1 am 100% in favor and support of flying ONLY Government FLAGS on GOVERNMENT Property. The notion and virtue signal that we have to fly a Gay Pride flag to be inclusive is total nonsense and completely divisive and exclusive amongst the community and the nation. The HB Community for years(45yrs for me) has been welcoming to all walks of life, religion, sexual orientation including gay and transgender. We don't need a flag on government property or a Pier to say that. This is NOT radical. This is NOT extreme. This is NOT homophobic. We all have personal, family, and working relationships with the gay community and I will tell you, in their words, that this issue is directly marginalizing to the gay community. Those that defy and argue against are those that are gas lighting and using this for political points and it's extremely disheartening. The fascination that we have a Problem with accepting all walks of life is delusional and nothing more then that. "It's 2023"- just like former Mayor, Mrs. Carr has eluded too in her public comments on social media. Yes folks-it's 2023.

For those that forgot, we have a flag that unites and accepts us all, and that flag is the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Flag. It represents purity, valor, hardiness, vigilance, perseverance, justice, and UNITY. We need to be UNITED now more then ever.

In favor of Agenda Item 12
This is one email but I speak for many in HB and the nation...

Mike Wright

HB RESIDENT, BUSINESS OWNER

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From: Carol Robertson <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 8:29 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda Item 12 - Vote Yes
Dear Honorable City Council Members,
I am a Huntington Beach resident and writing regarding agenda item 12; l am urging you to vote Yes.

The flag is proving to be far more divisive than inclusive as is their argument and the pressure to fly it on government property 'or else ...(fill in the blank)...' is weaponizing a flag. What's next? On the other hand, perhaps we can compromise and also fly a Make America Great Again (MAGA) flag at the same time? Sincerely,
Carol

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From: CL MILLER <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 8:43 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Pride Flag
Dear Council,
We have an epidemic of hate crimes in Orange County.
"Hate crimes are way up in Orange County, which has seen hate activity go up 165% compared to five years ago. Republican Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer called the results of the 2021 report "distressing," noting that hate-motivated behavior and incidents in Orange County have steadily increased, skyrocketing 424% over the past 10 years."
"This is despicable," Spitzer said in a statement.
"Hate crimes against gay and LGBTQ people also jumped in 2021 - the report found 22 in that category were motivated by sexual orientation bias, an 83% surge from 2020." Ask yourself if this helps or hurts our residents to send a signal of hate into the community? Ask yourself if Huntington Beach wants to lose business and events in the community as it provides cover and justification for hate crimes?
While some argue that flying the flag would be proclaim we cannot show favoritism towards this flag over others, please know that other cities in Orange County can fly the flag without incident such as Irvine, Costa Mesa, Aliso Viejo, Garden Grove,
Laguna Beach and Santa Ana. These communities manage just fine. Why is HB unable to do the same? Also note that many of our most faithful churches welcome the LGBT community and the idea any of this is against Christian values is contrary to reality. Being gay is not a choice, it is not contagious and Jesus asks us to love our neighbor, not judge and punish them for who they are.

Huntington Beach should be a beacon of freedom and welcome ALL our residents to live free from hate or violence. Unfortunately we also see a rise in those that mean to cause harm to the LGBT community and you may recall we even had the murder of Blaze Bernstein at the hand a Nazi sympathizer.

Do the right thing. Do the Christian thing. Let's have love be a stronger value than hate. Hate is like a forest fire that can grow out of control. Sending a signal that hate and violence will not tolerated in Huntington Beach is the right call. Fly the flag!
Sincerely, SUPPLEMENTAL
Joan Miller

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From: Den N < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 8:47 AM
To: [email protected]
Subiect: I support Councilmen Burns item # 12 on tonight's agenda. Thank you. Sincerely, Dennis Nagel
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From: Karen Stevenson <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 8:48 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flag Raising
Hello Council,
I am in support of keeping only the American flag flying proudly on Main Street. When you fly anything else representing other issues, you better fly everyone's flag representing their views! I was shocked after returning back to Huntington Beach where I was raised, after 20 years to find the LGBT flag, flying with our American flag on the pier. I wrote the council, gave them the heterosexual flag to fly right next to the other flag to be fair and represent us all Americans. It never happened. What's going on? Please make wise decisions for the city we love & live it!
Keep it simply...

Don't discriminate...

Be respectful to all...

American /POW flag only...

Thank you, Karen
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From: Bruce <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 8:51 AM
To: [email protected]
Subiect: I'm supporting Councilman Burns' Agenda Item 12 Hello,
My name is Hoang Bruce Nguyễn and I'm supporting:

Councilman Burns' Agenda 12, That calling for an ordnance (policy) to allow ONLY flying of the American flag, POW/MIA, State and County at City Hall and City Property.

Sincerely,
Hoang Bruce Nguyen
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 20239:00 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Council meeting Agenda for March 7, 2023
Attn: Council Agenda or March 7, 2023
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA.
1 am writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023, city council meeting. Will share results with friends and neighbors.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,
Betty Mische
Huntington Landmark
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
V223

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From: Theresa DuBourdieu < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:08 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Support for Agenda Item 12 - Gov't Flags on City Property Importance: High
Hello,
My name is Theresa DuBourdieu and I have been a resident of Huntington Beach for over 35 years.

My family and | 100% support the item # 12 flag ordinance agenda for multiple reasons. First I would like to share that I come from immigrant parents. Their love for America is profound because they knew what it was like NOT to be in this great country. It took my grandfather 15 years to be a US Citizen and he wore that honor proudly!
With that said, I was brought up learning that the American flag was a beacon of light and embodies diversity for so many immigrants, so many people of ethnic backgrounds, different cultures, creeds, races, sexual orientation, religions, colors... EVERYONE. What is wrong and extremely insulting is allowing a flag to be hung to symbolize only ONE type of people. It is EXTREMELY DIVISIVE. I have heard people say "it is only a flag.. give them what they want" or "it is not a big deal". Why are we (meaning you) appeasing one group? Shouldn't we then be waving Roman Catholic, Jewish, Hederal sexual, Italian, Mexican, Iranian, Russian, German.. etc FLAGS? Why are we separating any (if any) differences by a flag? Does this great country, our great flag NOT embody us as a whole? If your answer is not a clear "YES" ', then the problem is you. We will continue to be a divisive country if this insanity is not stopped. It is NOT the responsibility of a government to be displaying a pride flag. This is a personal choice and should be left to ONLY a private business or homeowner to display.

Our local government has a huge job to do! Please help our city! We need to get people back to respecting our police. I have two officers in my family. They live in fear because of the lies our "friends" on the other side of the isle have put out to the masses. This has been going on for too many years and it needs to stop. Please hire more peace officers to keep our city safe. Please get the homeless more assistance. Crime has increased considerably. The people of HB need YOUR HELP! Thank you for hearing me.

Regards,
Theresa

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From: Christina Salgado <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:09 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: In favor of Agenda item 12
Dear City Council members,
I am a 37 years resident of Huntington Beach.

I am writing to say I am in support of Agenda 12. I do not have anything against the pride flag but I believe that only government related flags should be flown in government properties. The government has no business favoring special groups. It is government for ALL not just a few.

Thank you,
Christina Silva-Salgado
HB 92648

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From: Keir Jones <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:13 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: Please continue to proudly fly the Pride Flag in Huntington Beach Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark, Councilmember Burns, Councilmember McKeon, Councilmember Kalmick, Councilmember Moser, and Councilmember Bolton:

The LGBTQ community feels appreciated and welcome every time the Pride Flag is flown. Flying the rainbow flag each year is a very important action to demonstrate that Huntington Beach embraces ALL of its citizens, and everyone is welcome in your city The LGBTQ community is under siege by over 382 anti-LGBTQ bills across the country. These bills attempt to undermine and weaken nondiscrimination laws by allowing employers, businesses, and even hospitals to turn away LGBTQ people or refuse them equal treatment. Despite the safeguards of the First Amendment's right to free expression, politicians are fighting to restrict how and when LGBTQ people can be themselves, limiting access to books about them and trying to ban or censor performances like drag shows.

Please be a voice of support for the LGBTQ community by showing you care for all of your residents and proudly fly the Pride Flag again on the City of Huntington Beach flag pole. "From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests; you cannot subvert your neighbor's rights without striking a dangerous blow at your own." ~ Carl Shurz
Sincerely,
Keir
Keir Jones
Council Member, City of Signal Hill
(He/him)
[email protected]

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From: Anna Kozma <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:36 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]; Strickland, Tony; Van Der Mark, Gracey; Burns, Pat; McKeon, Casey; Kalmick, Dan; Moser, Natalie; Bolton, Rhonda Subject: Keep HB PROUD! Support Keeping the Rainbow Flag at City Hall Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark, Councilmember Burns, Councilmember McKeon, Councilmember Kalmick, Councilmember Moser, and Councilmember Bolton:

It has recently come to my attention that Huntington Beach City Council is considering REMOVING the Pride flag that traditionally recognizes LGBTQ equality by flying over City Hall. The LGBQT community draws strength, courage, and inspiration from each flag that flies in celebration of them. Such a simple action demonstrates that Huntington Beach embraces ALL of its citizens, and I am devastated the Council would take such an overtly aggressive measure against a significant portion of its population, and visitors alike.

I support the LGBQT+ flag being raised at City Hall and I ask that you all do too.

Sincerely,
Anna Kozma
Anna M. Kozma (she/her/hers)

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From: Clif < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:38 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flags at city hall
Please support flying of American, POW/MIA flags only.

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From: Luckie Alexander <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:41 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Letter in Support of Keeping the Rainbow Flag at City Hall Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark, Councilmember Burns, Councilmember McKeon, Councilmember Kalmick, Councilmember Moser, and Councilmember Bolton:

The LGBTQ community draws strength, courage, and inspiration from each flag that flies in celebration of them. Such a simple action to demonstrate that Huntington Beach embraces ALL of its citizens!!
I support the LGBTQ+ flag being raised at City Hall. What a terrific and tangible way to demonstrate what a caring community can do to make ALL of its members feel welcome. To remove it sends a message that the City of Huntington Beach is not welcoming of my LGBTQ+ Community! Please add my name to the KEEP THE FLAG supporters!
Sincerely,
Luckie Alexander
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From: GilbertBaker-2019Charles Beal < [email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:41 AM Meeting Date:, 3/7/23 To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: regarding ordinance No. 1283 chapter 13.07 AgendaltomNo: 12(23-192) Attachments: 2023-02-07--FINAL Gilbert Baker Letter re Rainbow Flag Bans.pdf City Council Members of Huntington Beach. My name is Charles Beal. I am the president of the Gilbert Baker foundation. Gilbert Baker created the LGBTQ plus rainbow flag in San Francisco in 1978. I am writing to ask that you reject banning the rainbow flag on city property in the city of Huntington Beach.

Across America, conservatives are systematically forcing towns and school districts to ban the Rainbow Flag, the global symbol of LGBTQ+ liberation and diversity. Already, since last summer, they've been successful in more than twenty towns and school districts.

Their far-reaching agenda is clear: Erase pro-LGBTQ+ flags and force LGBTQ+ people back into the closet.

The potential damage? Banning the Rainbow Flag tells LGBTQ+ people that their lives are worthless. And as studies have revealed, this can lead to depression and suicide attempts, especially for teens and young adults, as well as a spike in anti-LGBTQ+ violence. Rainbow Flag censorship lays the groundwork for an aggressive rollback of basic civil rights for all LGBTQ+ people in this country.

The number of flag bans is increasing. The ban you are considering, combined with Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law, the banning of LGBTQ+ books and the wave of anti-trans bills, the trend is clear: the LGBTQ+ community has a target on its back and it's getting worse.

Why do people focus on trashing the Rainbow Flag? Because since its creation in 1978 by artist and activist Gilbert Baker, the flag has become a globally recognized symbol of LGBTQ+ freedom and pride. Radical right-wingers know that the Rainbow Flag offers a message of hope, welcoming inclusion and safe sanctuary to millions. And they want to destroy it.

The Gilbert Baker Foundation is fighting back against this wave of hatred. To keep the Rainbow Flag flying, we are taking on the bullies. We've partnered with the American Civil Liberties Union, the premier First Amendment rights organization, to create an initiative: Save The Rainbow Flag.

The Save the Rainbow Flag toolkit includes an ACLU letter that offers a legal roadmap for any local school board or town council under attack for supporting the Rainbow Flag.

Please read the ACLU letter attached and consider its legal recomment=dations before voting win this issue.

Make no mistake; these local attacks are part of a larger, coordinated effort to ban the Rainbow Flag and the expression of LGBTQ people. As recently as January Federal legislation to ban flying the flag was submitted with 30 sponsors into the US Congress for consideration.

When they come for our flag, it is the first step in a larger, more destructive agenda. Please join us. Together, let's keep the Rainbow Flag flying freely.

Charley Beal
He/Him
President of The Gilbert Baker Foundation
www.gilbertbaker.com
917-557-0731
2 February 6, 2023
Re: Prohibitions on LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flags and Other Pride Displays To Whom It May Concern:

You're being given this letter because your town, school, or school district may have or may be considering implementing a policy restricting displaying the LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flag or other pride displays.

Gilbert Baker created the LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flag in San Francisco in 1978 to celebrate visibility and empower the LGBTQ+ liberation movement. In the four decades since, the flag continues to inspire the ACLU quest for LGBTQ+ equality across the globe.

There is a disturbing new trend where towns and school districts are

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FOUNDATION banning the Rainbow Flag specifically or flags more generally. For example, the Monongalia County Board of Education in West National Office Virginia banned Rainbow Flags from all district schools, stating that it was 125 Broad Street, 18th floor a political statement.' Furthermore, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, a New York NY 10004
school superintendent requested that teachers remove the Rainbow Flag (212) 549-2500
aclu.org from classrooms due to political ideologies. Miami-Dade County in Florida is considering a ban on all flags except the United States flag and the state seal of Florida?
We write to protect the rights of your residents, students, and teachers from these bans and to urge you to oppose such bans.

Towns and Municipalities
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition. The First Amendment prevents the government from discriminating against speakers based on their viewpoint or the content of their speech. United States v. Grace, 461 U.S. 171, 177 (1983); Reed v.

Town of Gilbert, Ariz., 576 U.S. 155, 163 (2015). Policies banning only the Rainbow Flag are viewpoint discrimination and violate the First Amendment.
'https://www.wvpublic.org/section/education/2022-09-28/mon-county-bans- pride-flags-in-schools-receives-pushback-at-board-meeting https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/09/pa-school-district-asks-teacher-to- remove-rainbow-flag-from-classroom.html
3 https://localtoday.news/fl/proposal-regarding-flags-in-classrooms-on- agenda-of-miami-dade-school-board-meeting-151281.html
When the government is speaking for itself, the government may decide which views it wishes to express and "the First Amendment does not demand airtime for all views." Shurtleff v. City of Bos., Massachusetts, 142 S. Ct. 1583, 1587(2022). In Shurtleff, the city of Boston allowed groups to hold flag-raising ceremonies at City Hall Plaza, a public forum.

Id. at 1588. The Supreme Court held that Boston's flag-raising program was not government speech, but rather a public forum for private speech.

In so holding, the Court emphasized that Boston's "practice was to approve flag raisings [by outside groups], without exception," that Boston "ha[d] no record of denying a request until Shurtleff 's, and that Boston "had nothing-no written policies or clear internal guidanceabout what flags groups could fly and what those flags would communicate." Id. at 1592. Because Boston had effectively opened its flagpole to all manner of private speech, without any government oversight or control over the ACLU message expressed, it could not refuse Shurtleff's flag based on the viewpoint it represented. Id. at 1593.

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The Shurtleff decision does not mean that cities must either deny all private flags or allow all private flags. The Court recognized that "Boston could easily have done more to make clear it wished to speak for itself by raising flags." Id. "The City of San Jose, California, for example, provides in writing that its 'flagpoles are not intended to serve as a forum for free expression by the public, and lists approved flags that may be flown 'as an expression of the City's official sentiments.'" Id. (internal citation omitted). Likewise, instead of opening their flagpoles to all manner of private speakers, municipalities may choose to take suggestions from the public and select only those flags that "present[] the image of the City that it wishes to project." Pleasant Grove v. Summum, 555 U.S. 460, 473 (2009). A city choosing to fly a Rainbow Flag does not mean that the city must then fly any and all flags requested.

Schools
The U.S. Constitution also guarantees robust free expression rights upon which the flag bans unlawfully infringe. While speech in public schools may be subject to more restrictions than other arenas, the Supreme Court has repeatedly held that First Amendment protections extend to "teachers and students," neither of whom "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate." Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School Dist., 393 U.S. 503, 506 (1969); See also Lane v. Franks, 573 U.S. 228, 231 (2014); Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, 142 S.Ct. 2407, 2423 (2022). This bedrock principle of the Supreme Court's First Amendment jurisprudence ensures schools do not become grounds for authoritarian control over the future of our democracy.

Similarly, the First Amendment prohibits content and viewpoint discrimination. Rosenberger v. Rectors and Visitors of the University of Virginia, 515 U.S. 819, 829 (1995). Public schools may prohibit private on-campus speech only insofar as it substantially interferes with or disrupts the educational environment, or interferes with the rights of other students. Tinker, 393 U.S. at 509; accord Mahanoy Area Sch. Dist. v.

B. L., 141 S. Ct. 2038, 2044(2021). Actual evidence or reasonable forecast of substantial disruption is required - "undifferentiated fear or apprehension of disturbance" is insufficient. Tinker, 383 U.S. at 508; Mahanoy Area Sch. Dist. v. B. L., 141 S. Ct. 2038, 2047 (2021).

Policies banning the Rainbow Flag or any political material in schools are not viewpoint neutral, as the removal is premised on the message the ACLU Rainbow Flag conveys. Such action, absent any evidence of substantial disruption, is contrary to the First Amendment protections afforded to students within public schools. Tinker, 383 U.S. at 508. Students have

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FOUNDATION rights to convey messages that others deem controversial or offensive.

Sypniewski v. Warren Hills Reg'1 Bd. Of Educ., 307 F.3d 243 (3d Cir. 2002). A "mere desire to avoid the discomfort and unpleasantness that always accompany an unpopular viewpoint" cannot justify the restriction of the display of the Rainbow Flag or flags deemed "political." Tinker, 393 U.S. at 508.

The Rainbow Flag has been used to support LGBTQ+ students and instill a sense of community. Removing the LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flag sends a message to students, allies, and faculty that this community is not to be celebrated or protected. Such a message fosters an unsafe environment for many students.

The ACLU and the Gilbert Baker Foundation strongly encourage you to respect the Constitution and oppose and rescind any bans on the LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flag. Please do not hesitate to contact the ACLU if you have any questions about this letter or wish to discuss it further. We can be reached at 212-549-2673.

Sincerely,
L Nowli-Schl
Li Nowlin-Sohl
Senior Staff Attorney
Jon L. Stryker and Slobodan Randjelović
LGBTQ & HIV Project
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Students, parents, and community members: Feel free to use this letter as an advocacy tool in your school or community.

Switzer, Donna
From: Joseph Gallo < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:42 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Letter to council
Dear council
Please don't cater to the LGBTQ community. What they are asking for is elitist. Special privileges won't work. If we asked for Flages with pictures of Jesus I'm sure they would balk No flags.

Sincerely Joseph Gallo.
562-343-8993
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From: Amber Sides < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:45 AM
To: :[email protected]
Subject:

Dear City Council,
Please oppose flying any flag other than the US or California flag on any city buildings or piers. Though we love the LGBTQ people, this flag dies not represent our city or country. These flags are divisive and political.

Please keep our cities free of these flags.

Thank you,
Amber Sides
Costa Mesa resident, HB alumni & beach goer & church goer & shopper of HB

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From: H Tee < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:50 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Pride Flag
As a tax paying resident and constituent, I am disgusted at the waste of time by & the prejudice of several members of our city council .

The way of the bigot is not the future, it is the way of the ugly past.

I am not gay but when I see the Pride flag flying, I feel proud.

Proud to live among others that feel ALL are equal and included, seen and heard.

Proud to live among others that care about everyone, not just themselves.

Proud to share a city with fellow citizens who care about the least advantaged, even if they don't know them or share a similar lifestyle.

Those who are offended seem to not want to share space in this world, they seem to want the whole pie and if any other dares to take a crumb they try to make "laws" to stop them.

You can not stop the future.

The flag is a symbol of acceptance of others and pride in oneself.

Let it fly!
Sincerely,
JA Trudnich 92646

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From: En Mar <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:51 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flags on City Property- I support Agenda Item 12 I wanted to write and show my support of agenda item 12 in only allowing the flying of American, POW/MIA, State and County Flags at city hall. Our city does not need anymore social divisions and uncomfortable conversations with our young children about adult sexuality. Thank you.

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Agendallem No: 12(23-192.
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Annabel Demuth <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:51 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Pride Flag
I do not support the flying of this flag.

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Meeting Date:_ 3/7/23
Agendalim Na: 12(23-192).
1 Switzer, Donna
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:55 AM
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Support for Agenda Item 12 - Gov't Flags on City Property I am a 43 year resident of Huntington Beach, CA and I am writing to encourage you to vote yes on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting. Item 12 Flag Ordnance is good public policy and will help to STOP divisive and special interest politics.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Deborah Mollica

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3/7/23
Meeting Date....

Agenda tiem No: 12(23-192.
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Kirk Crawford <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:55 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flags over the city
I have lived in Huntington Beach for nearly 50 years.

I am writing to express my support for agenda item number 12, the proposed Ordinance No.4283 regarding flag flying on city property. Our city is made up of people of all nationalities, political persuasions, religions, etc.

Allowing an organization or entity to fly a flag over city facilities suggests endorsement. Endorsement, meant or not, can create conflict between people in our city or even visitors. No matter the expressed reasons for flying particular flags, the city should not be picking and choosing what to run up the flagpole. Stay out of it! This ordinance pertains only to city properties. Those who want their flag flown within the city can do it at their home or ask a private business to fly it.

I recommend approval of this agenda item.

Thank you,
Kirk Crawford

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3/7/23
Meeting Date,....

Agendaliam No: 12/23-192)
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Julie Gibbs < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:05 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flags on public property
If flying a flag that doesn't represent our country causes so much angst, why would you fly it? Just fly the flags that represent our country.

Thank you,
Julie Gibbs
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Meeting Date: 3/7/23
Agendalm No: 12(23-192)
Switzer, Donna
From: Tom Bushman <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:07 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Support for HB to Fly Pride Flag During Month of June 2023 We are Huntington Beach residents and would like to show our support for HB to fly the pride flag during the month of June 2023.

Sincerely,
Tom and Brooke Bushman

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3/7/23
Meeting Date:.

AgendalemNa: 12(23-192)
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Rene Medrano <Renemedrano [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:11 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: American flag only!!!!
I am a resident of Huntington Beach. I am in support of flying the American flag only. The American flag represents the freedoms we have to choose our own personal beliefs.

America flag alone!
Rene medrano
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Meting Dale: 3/7/23
AgendalemNo: 12(23-192)
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Dylan Driver < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:11 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Tuesday meeting vote
Council
Don't cave to outside of our city interests. We watched over the 2020 lockdowns when interests from outside of HB came and yelled at our constituents and council because they don't like how things are ran.

Now they are back to argue with our city to represent one special interest groups. Excluding all others.

We should not fly flags on public property that are for special interests. We cannot fly all the flags that may want representatives such as Girl Scouts LA Dodgers Pro Atheist Pro Police Pro Christian Woodstock flags.

And the list is never ending. Private businesses and homes can chose which flags if any to fly.

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3/7/23
Meeting Date:_.

Agendaitem No:_ 12(23- 192)
1 Switzer, Donna
From: vanessa berry <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:18 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Harassing You
Dear ladies and gentlemen,
I don't understand like we continue to allow a one sexual preference group to harass to, put peer pressure, to a point of threatening others who disagree with them... to continue to have an audience with our city council.

Huntington Beach is already spoke and we do not want the pride flag flown in our pier.

It's discriminatory it's sex based and it goes against natural creative lifestyles.

These people should be called harassers and bullies...

Keep Pier Flags for America and CA and those who as community groups promote safe place for our communities, not sexual lifestyles.

Good Day
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3/7/23
Meeting Date:.

Agenda Niem No: 12/23-192).
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Susan Dunaway < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:23 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Yes on 12 tonight
As a Huntington Beach citizen and homeowner since 1977, I believe in fair treatment for all. The only flag that should be flown over city buildings, libraries, etc. is the U.S. flag the CA flag and maybe the HB flag.. These flags represent all citizens of HB. Various interest groups should not have a flag flying over government buildings.

Vote yes to ban special interest flags.

Susan Dunaway
18291 Rain Circle
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

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3/7/23
Meeting Date:
12(23-192)
Agenda Item No.:

Switzer, Donna
From: Regina R <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:24 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: City flag flying - agenda item 12
Dear City Council members,
My husband, me and my 4 kids have lived in Huntington Beach all of our lives. We love this town and all of our neighbors.

Please vote yes on agenda item 12 today. I believe government buildings should only fly the American flag and/or the Ca state flag. The government is supposed to work for and represent all Americans. I celebrate every person's individual right to freedom to live how they want. The American flag is a symbol of this freedom we enjoy and it includes everyone. Other flags are less inclusive and don't celebrate what we have in common.

Thank you,
Regina Larson
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3/7/23
Meeting Date,.

Agendaltem No.:_ 12(23-192).
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Steven C Shepherd Architect <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:26 AM
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL
Subject: OPPOSED TO AGENDA ITEM #12 (PLEASE STEP BACK FROM THE ABYSS) Hello HB City Council -
To say that the approval of Ordinance No. 4283 would be a local governance "own goal" is a vast understatement.

Since it was introduced less than five weeks ago, this measure has needlessly divided our community, prompted the relocation of at least one corporate event, and has brought into question the future consideration of Huntington Beach as a possible 2028 Olympic venue.

This proposal does nothing to address homelessness, secure our city's finances or maintain our local infrastructure. It doesn't make us safer, support new business, or encourage tourism.

Should Ordinance No. 4283 be implemented, you will have done little more than pander to a small bigoted minority of residents while leaving our community more isolated.

Regression, division, and isolation should not be the goals of public servants. I encourage you to step away from the abyss of extremism and embrace your roles as leaders. Our community needs you to move Huntington Beach forward, while Ordinance No. 4283 only anchors us to a tragic past.

Steve Shepherd
Huntington Beach 92646

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Meeting Date:. 317/23
Agenda ltem No.: 12(23-192).
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Janet Jacobs <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:29 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Item 12 Pride Flag
I am a 40 year resident of Huntington Beach. Please record that I oppose the flying of a Pride flag on our City property.

People who want to fly on their own property is fine but we don't allow multiple other flags and the controversy that comes with it.

Flying the Pride flag would be giving that group preferential treatment. Flying it would make them stand out, separating them from the fact that we are simply all Americans with various ethnic backgrounds and beliefs.

I say no to flying the Pride flag.

Janet Jacobs
714-401-3555
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Meeting Dat..

Agenda tom No: 12/23-192)
Switzer, Donna
From: Patricia Burn < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:30 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda Item 12
Dear Huntington Beach City Council Members,
I have been a resident of Huntington Beach, CA for 22 years.

I am writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Patricia Burn

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Mesting Date. 3/7/23
Agenda lim No: 12 / 23-192)
1 Switzer, Donna
From: Sylvia Lippincott <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:35 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: VOTE YES on Agenda item 12
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA and I am writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at today's city council meeting (March 7, 2023). Only the American flag and official government flags should be flown over Huntington Beach official buildings.

Our city should not be intimidated by woke leftists. Stand your ground HB City Council! Thank you.

Sincerely,
Sylvia Lippincott

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Meeting Date:.. 3/7/23
Aganda lamNa: 12 (23-192)
Switzer, Donna
From: Shannon Eggleston <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:35 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flag Flying
To whom it may concern,
Please consider all that America has gone through to fly our American flag! Many people have died to fly that flag freely.

I love to celebrate our country as often as possible.... the way that we fly our flag is important. When someone important dies, the flag is at half mast it is normal to fly a state flag and the American flag together.

Flying any other kind of flag is a distraction.

Flying a flag that represents an individual group takes away from our solidarity as a nation... one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice, for all.

Please please please do not fly any other flag next to our state and country flag. Thank you.

Shannon Eggleston N.D.

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3/7/23
Mesting Date:.

AgondaliemNo: /2 (23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:13 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Item 12
From: Ray Scrafield < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:31 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Item 12
As a resident of Huntington Beach and a registered voter 1 am urging you all to vote in support of agenda item

12. To fly any flags other than the U.S. or California State flags is divisive and unnecessary. Thank you.

Ray & Barbara Scrafield

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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda Mom No: # 12(23-197)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:13 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Letter in Support of Keeping the Rainbow Flag at City Hall From: Luckie Alexander <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:40 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL < [email protected]>
Subject: Re: Letter in Support of Keeping the Rainbow Flag at City Hall Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark, Councilmember Burns, Councilmember McKeon, Councilmember Kalmick, Councilmember Moser, and Councilmember Bolton:

The LGBTQ community draws strength, courage, and inspiration from each flag that flies in celebration of them. Such a simple action to demonstrate that Huntington Beach embraces ALL of its citizens!!
I support the LGBTQ+ flag being raised at City Hall. What a terrific and tangible way to demonstrate what a caring community can do to make ALL of its members feel welcome. To remove it sends a message that the City of Huntington Beach is not welcoming of my LGBTQ+ Community! Please add my name to the KEEP THE FLAG supporters!
Sincerely,
Luckie Alexander
Luckie Alexander
Pronouns: He.Him. Superman (Why this Matters?)
Founder - Invisible Men
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(213)528-0482
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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agendalm No: #12/23-192)
Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:14 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Letter to council
----Original Message----
From: Joseph Gallo <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:43 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Letter to council
Dear council
Please don't cater to the LGBTQ community. What they are asking for is elitist. Special privileges won't work. If we asked for Flages with pictures of Jesus I'm sure they would balk.

No flags.

Sincerely Joseph Gallo.
562-343-8993
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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda lam No: #1a (23-192)
Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:14 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Wrongful ban on Pride flag
----Original Message--..

From: Jared Harmon < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:57 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL < [email protected]>
Subject: Wrongful ban on Pride flag
Dear Huntington Beach City Council Members,
It's truly unfortunate that this is where we are in 2023. Your potential ban of the Pride flag is truly despicable. I lived in Huntington Beach (HB) for 20 years of my life, I went to school in Huntington Beach at Marina High School. I have never wanted to distance myself from this city more than I want to today. I believe this ban is a blatant act of homophobia, of course covered by the guise of "...we are all equal and we don't need titles or anything..". The problem is, we aren't all equal, Pat Burns. I know first hand the vitriol that HB residents spit at the LGBTQ community and other minority groups.

The city flies the pride flag to show support for a historically marginalized minority of people. It doesn't fly the pride flag to place the LGBTQ community on a pedestal above all other residents. You might be able to bold face lie to other residents, but I can see right through the BS, this is homophobia. Huntington Beach has one of the highest populations of seniors in the country, I will certainly give you credit for knowing your audience and understanding that the older generation is unaccepting of people who differ from them. But this overturn of flying the Pride flag will certainly make HB less appealing to the younger generation that is more accepting of the LGBTQ community. As a Cis White Male, it takes courage to stand with the LGBTQ community. I will always stand with and fight with this community that continues to be marginalized by our governments. I truly hope you understand the consequences and domino effect this decision will have on the LGBTQ community that currently resides in HB, as well as the visitors that visit HB and drive the local economy. I ask that you take a look in the mirror and reconsider your vote. Unfortunately today I am embarrassed to • have at one time in my life called myself a HB resident. Thank you for your time.

If you would like to further this conversation I would welcome a phone conversation, I can be reached at (714) 788- Thank you,
Jared Harmon

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Meeting Date.. 3/7/2023
Agendallom No. #12/23192)
Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:14 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Meeting tonight
From: Dylan Driver <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:14 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Meeting tonight
Council - I'm a 25 year resident that has raised children thru HBHS Apa and Edison High. We need to stop special interests.

Don't cave to outside of our city interests. We watched over the 2020 lockdowns when interests from outside of HB came and yelled at our constituents and council because they don't like how things are ran.

Now they are back to argue with our city to represent one special interest groups. Excluding all others.

BJARS KGB
We should not fly flags on public property that are for special interests. We cannot fly all the flags that may want representatives such as Girl Scouts LA Dodgers Pro Atheist Pro Police Pro Christian Woodstock flags.

And the list is never ending. Private businesses and homes can chose which flags if any to fly.

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Mosting Dao:... 3/27/2023
Agenda lam No: #1a (23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:15 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Agenda item 12
From: Patricia Burn <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:34 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Agenda item 12
Dear Huntington Beach City Council Members,
I have been a resident of Huntington Beach, CA for 22 years.

I am writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Patricia Burn
name!

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Meeting Date:_ 3/7/2023
1 712(23-197)
Agenda Item No.:

Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:15 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Re: Agenda item 12
From: glpoli < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:45 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Fw: Re: Agenda item 12
Dear Council Members,
I am writing in support Agenda Item 12 to allow ONLY flying of the American flag, POW/MIA, State and County at City Hall and City Properties.
1 am a homeowner and resident of Huntington Beach since 1989.

Thank you all for your serving our beautiful city!
Sincerely,
Ginger
------ Forwarded Message ------
From: glpoli <[email protected]>
Date: On Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 at 10:41 AM
Subject: Re: Agenda item 12
To: [email protected]<[email protected]> Dear Council Members,
I am writing in support Agenda Item 12 to allow ONLY flying of the American flag, POW/MIA, State and County at City Hall and City Properties.

I am a homeowner and resident of Huntington Beach since 1989.

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Thank you all for your serving our beautiful city!
Sincerely, Meeting Date:_ 3/2/3023
1 #12/23-192)
Agenda Item No.

Ginger
Moore, Tania
From: Sherry Daniels < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:28 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: In support of Agenda item #12 Flag Ordinance
Dear Councilmembers,
I am a longtime Huntington Beach resident and first moved here in 1971 as a child. I have chosen to raise my children here and I hope they will chose to do the same when they have families of their own. I, as well as my family, believe we should only fly government and the POW/MIA flags on city property. It's time to put an end to the divisive identity politics and pandering to the special interests that our prior council majority did exceptionally well. Our most recent election made it loud and clear that the majority of our city's residents reject those ideals and are focused and united on taking our city back. Please ignore the soapbox fear-mongering and lies from those that want to use special interest flags to further divide us, such as claims that we will lose business. Many of these people don't even live here. If a resident or business owner so chooses, they are welcome to fly any flag they want on their own property. I can't remember the last time I have seen a rainbow flag fly on any private property within our city. I am grateful to finally have a council that is listening to and representing the residents of this city and not the outsiders.

With gratitude,
Sherry Daniels

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Meeting Date:.. 3/7/2023
Agenda Mom No: #12/83-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Kurt Leibfreid < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:31 AM
To: [email protected]
As a 50 year HB resident I support Burns' agenda item 12. Thank you.

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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agendalem No: 17(23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Natalie <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:36 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: No on flying the flag
Hello, I am a Huntington Beach resident. I have 3 teenage boys that attend schools in HB.

We do not want other flags flown downtown. The American Flag is the only flag that should be shown. I believe if you continue to fly the LGBTQ flag then everyone will want certain flags shown. We are In America and the American Flag is the only one that needs to be shown.

Thank you
Natalie Winders
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Meeting Date:.. 3/7/2023
Agenda lem No: 17 (83-193).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Lisa Marquise < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:38 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: NO on Agenda Item #12
Vote NO on Agenda item #12! NO to bigotry and hate in Huntington Beach! NO to this cruel attack on LGBTQ people! NO to the malicious doublespeak used to cloak prejudice as 'equality'.

NO to putting citizens at risk, to damaging the reputation, and tourism of Huntington Beach! Lisa Marquise

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Agendallem Nai 12 (23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:43 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Please show compassion
Respectfully requesting that the City of Huntington Beach fly the Pride flag during the month of June.

The people that made the decision to remove it are hateful and ignorant and Do Not represent beach life; they represent the violent and dangerous.

With their horrendous decision comes the invite to come to HB and hurt those this flag represents. It is a dog whistle for violence, plain and simple.

Do they know our city is referred to as Huntucky? Please return us to decency towards our citizens.

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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
12(23-192)
1 Agenda Item No.:

Moore, Tania
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:46 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Please show compassion
> Respectfully requesting that the City of Huntington Beach fly the Pride flag during the month of June. > The people that made the decision to remove it are hateful and ignorant and Do Not represent beach life; they represent the violent and dangerous.
>
> With their horrendous decision comes the invite to come to HB and hurt those this flag represents. It is a dog whistle for violence, plain and simple.
>
> Do they know our city is referred to as Huntucky? Please return us to decency towards our citizens. >
Natalie Webb

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Meeting Date: _3/7/2003
Agenda lemMai 17 (23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Ann Palmer <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:52 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Pride flag quandary
This is in support of Agenda Item #12 for this evening's City Council meeting. I am a 30-year resident of Huntington Beach and have considered this issue extensively.

While I am not opposed to the display of this flag by other means I strongly oppose flying it on the official government flagpole. The presentation and display of colors and representative flags is actually considered promotional use or advertisement; as such, the city presents a myriad of options for public and private display.

This includes pole banners throughout town and overhead banners on the pier that can be purchased during an event period.

Because the proposal is to restrict any flags other than official, standard government flags I, regrettably, would advise that the restriction must include the POW-MIA flag as well. This flag, which is dear to the HB community, represents a very deserving group of US armed service personnel. However, it cannot be said that there are not other groups that deserve recognition such as disabled veterans, disaster victims, pediatric brain tumor patients, etc. So if the city is to stand on principle the POW-MIA flag also needs to be displayed by other means.

Perhaps to accommodate future special flags (by application) a separate flagpole for purely promotional or causal flags (no Stars & Stripes or California state flag) could be created elsewhere. I have not seen any laws prohibiting this but City Attorney, Michael Gates, should be consulted.

Best,
Ann Palmer
92648
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Meeting Date:. 3/7/2023
Agendallem No. 12(23:197).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Natalie Rokos <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:55 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flag ordinance- Opposed
Dear Council, I am writing to express my displeasure with the vote and ordinance that would result in removing the Pride Flag from city properties.

I feel this move is divisive and punitive, not inclusive as the majority has argued. Please reconsider your vote and reject this wrong-headed and regressive act. Let the Pride Flag fly for the month of June! Natalie Rokos
27 year HB resident
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Marting Dato: 3 7/2023
Agendalm Na: 12 (23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Lenora DeMars < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:57 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flag Ordinance
Hello Members of City Council,
I am a current resident and homeowner of Huntington Beach. As a resident, I wanted to express my views on the recent decision by our newly elected council members. I've been in Orange County for the last 20 years. Thirteen of them have been in Huntington Beach. My husband and I decided to move here before my kids started kindergarten due to the better ratings the surrounding schools received. We were a young couple that wanted our kids to thrive in school and be a part of a community. I had hesitation due to the bad reputation that H.B. had. But mostly, I would hear it's not the residence. It's others coming from other areas etc. After living here for the first few years, I loved my neighbors and the people 1 met. I realized how down-to-earth people were, and one of the perks was living within walking distance from the ocean and all of the fun events that brought the community together. Then, 2020 happened, and the light shined on the division within the community of H.B. Huntington Beach became a focal point of division at that time. Downtown H.B. has been in many documentaries about the division our country is going through. I was horrified to see our beautiful city shown in documentaries about division and hate.

But there was light! As a city, we flew the gay pride flag during gay pride month. A month that the Federal Government. supports. Unfortunately, our new council members decided to take that opportunity away. Flying the gay pride flag or any other commemorative flag leads me to believe that there is an ounce of truth that Huntington Beach has hate inside its city. It's not outsiders coming in and creating chaos. They are only helping amplify the hate in H.B. As you can read, l am 100% against our new council members' decision. Instead of focusing on real problems within our city, they have decided that eliminating flags is helping the residents in our town. Under the disguise of unity. This flag represents unity and love.

Your neighbor Lenora DeMars
ment

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Meeting Date:.. 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.: 12 (23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Rosie Avila <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:57 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: We don't need to fight over identity or banners.

Fly only the CA state, American and MIA flag. These flags UNITE us.

All other flags DIVIDE us.

We need brotherly love. and unity.

Vote for Unity.

Let's not offend one another.

Just the flags we can unite around.
> Rosie Avila.
>

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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agendaltem No. 12(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Hattie Stretz < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:57 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Gay Pride Flag. Support hanging it in June and always-n Sent from Hattie's i-phone

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Meeting Date:_ 3/7/2023
Agenda lem No: /2 (23 - 193).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Brooke Wright <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:57 AM
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Support for Agenda Item 12 - Gov't Flags on City Property To: City Council-
As a Huntington Beach resident I am 100% in favor and support of flying ONLY Government FLAGS on GOVERNMENT Property. I have been born and raised in the The HB Community for 45yrs and the city and people have been welcoming to all walks of life, religion, sexual orientation including gay and transgender. We don't need a flag on government roperty or a Pier to say that. As an educator, it is not the place of government to dictate personal beliefs/lifestyle upo ur citizens and certainly not on our government property and school grounds. This is NOT radical. This is NO extreme. This is NOT homophobic. I do not interpret this as a ban either, people are free to fly whatever flag they want on their personal property and I am in support if they wish to do so. We all have personal, family, and working relationships with the gay community and I will tell you, in their words, that this issue within our city is directly marginalizing to the gay community. Those that defy and argue against this, are those that are gas lighting and using this for political points and it's extremely disheartening. The fascination that we have a Problem with accepting all walks of life is delusional and nothing more then that. The notion that we feel there is a need to fly a Gay Pride flag on government property to be inclusive is total nonsense and completely divisive and exclusive amongst the community and the nation.

In favor of Agenda Item 12
Brooke W
HB Resident

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Agenda lom No i 12(23-192)
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From: Audrey Honeycutt <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:00 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flying our flag
Good morning and thank you for serving our city. I hope that you will take the time to read each email you receive and take each one into consideration. I know times are very difficult and so many people have such divided beliefs but it's all the more reason for us to take pride in the country we are. Our American flag has a very important meaning behind it. It represents freedom and that should cover all beliefs, races, sexualities and religions. To single one out is to degrade the FREEDOM of all of them. Please consider only flying our American flag with pride.

Thank you,
Audrey Honeycutt
714-791-8922

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Agendalm Na:_ 12(23- 192).
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From: DD Dominguez < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:00 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: YES on Agenda item 12
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA and I am writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

Thank you for saving our city!
Sincerely,
DD Dominguez

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1 Agendalim No: 12(23 - 192).

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From: Ann Palmer <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:03 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Pride flag quandary (support agenda item #12)
This is in support of Agenda Item #12 for this evening's City Council meeting. I am a 30-year resident of Huntington Beach and have considered this issue extensively.

This includes pole banners throughout town and overhead banners on the pier that can be purchased during an event period.

Best,
Ann Palmer
92648

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From: Lynne Brown <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:05 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flags
Thank you voting to not fly the LGBT flag. Why should they get a special flag flying outside city hall. There are plenty of groups that would feel slightled being left out. We don't need to fly a flag that doesn't represent all the citizens of HB. The city should remain neutral. If people want to have a specific flag they can fly it at their own home or put a sticker on their car. Stay with government regulations and not bowing to the woke.

Thank you,
Lynne Brown
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Agenda tem No: 18(23- 197).
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From: Tiffany Walker <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:08 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda item 12
We are Huntington Beach residents and have lived here since 1995. We have 2 teenage boys who we are teaching to have the utmost respect for our Country and to be proud Americans.

Fly the non US and federal flags at your home like many do. We accept everyone in the community. The city does too, but flags are sacred on city grounds and only certain ones should be flown.

Thanks you,
Tiffany Walker
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From: Jeff Rokos < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:10 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flag ordinance-oppose
Dear Council Members, I am strongly opposed to the proposed flag ordinance. I think Councilman Burns's self-stated motivation for this ordinance is wrong and insincere. I see no reason to amend the current flag policy. Please vote no on the proposed flag ordinance.

Regards, Jeff Rokos
27 year resident of HB

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From: Michael Arnell <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:17 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: support agenda item #12- flag ordinance
We, as residents of Huntington Beach, fully support our city council in voting yes on agenda item #12-flag ordinance. Thanks for your great work. Michael and Lisa Arnell

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Agendalm No: 12 / 23-192)
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From: Danielle King <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:18 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flag ordinance opinion
Huntington Beach City Council,
My name is Danielle. 1 am a Queer adult that frequently visits the beautiful community of Huntington Beach. It has come to my attention, through community members that call Huntington Beach home, that the city intends to change the currently-standing flag ordinance to one that will alter the ability for the LGBTQIA+ flag(s) to be flown on city property. I understand this also impacts the potential for other flags to be flown. However, considering the current political climate and laws proposed around the country that stifle or threaten the LGTBTQIA+ community, this sudden change to an adequate pre-existing flag code seems to be running under the radar of blatant discrimination by compromising the representation of many other groups at the same time.

Not only have community members expressed their concern for this change, but 1 as a visitor to the community would feel unwelcome if I did not see the LGBTQIA+ flag flown during June Pride. Choosing not to fly the Pride flag signals to me that Huntington Beach is not a safe and welcoming place for me, and others like me, to be. Not standing in open solidarity with Queer community members and visitors shows firmly that the Huntington Beach council stands against us. The only thing that should be harbored in SurfCity are boats, not outdated discriminatory practices. This is why I implore you to not allow the flag ordinance to pass.

Thank you for your time and consideration,
A friend of HB.

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Meeting Date:.. 3/7/2023.

Agenda lem Na.: 1a (23 - 197).
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From: PJ Garcia <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:19 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Support for Agenda Item 12 0 Government Flags on City Property Sensitivity: Confidential
I have lived and worked in Huntington Beach for the past 40 plus years and am a current homeowner and business owner in the city.

I support the idea of limiting a plethora of identity flags from being flown on City property. These flags represent the current trend of identity politics in the US. It is not productive or appropriate for Governmental Agencies to put their thumb on the scales. Where does it stop and how many flags will need to fly to satisfy everyone?
I would recommend, for consistency, that only City, State and Federal Flags be flown. While I am empathetic to the POW/MIA and other "good cause" flags, if you let one in, you must let all in and chaos ensues.

Our elected representatives have plenty on their plates and need to focus on the work of the people, not just the "woke" people. Flying all these identity flags serves to divide us a citizens when our government should be focused on uniting us as citizens of Huntington Beach, invested in what is globally best for our local community, not just specific contingents therein.

That said, we are still a free country and our free speech rights allow us to fly any flag we want at our homes and businesses.

Thank you,
PI Garcia
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From: powell_doris < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:25 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Opposion to Banning the Pride Flag
I am writing because I oppose the change to the municipal code that bans flying any flag except those listed in the revised code. The City Council's intention in changing the code was clearly to ban the flying of the LGBTQ Pride flag each June. They went further when they change in the wording to "display" of the flag which has the potential to infringe on people's individual rights.

The proposed change has already caused a loss of business within the City and damaged to the City's reputation. More repercussions could follow as Huntington Beach become know for its lack of inclusion we could loose our bid to host the Olympic Surfing events or other major events.

Furthermore this change to the municipal code is completely unnecessary as the City Council already holds the power to make decisions about which flags will be flown on City property. I urge the City Council not to approve this change to the Municipal code.

Sincerely,
Doris Powell
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From: Stephanie Billington < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:25 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Subject: SUPPORT AGENDA ITEM #12 - Flag Ordnance Sent from AOL on Android
We are 35 year residents of Huntington Beach.

This position has no bearing on an individuals choice to display any flag they choose.

Craig and Stephanie Billington
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From: Autumn Di Giovanni <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:28 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda #12
To city council members,
I would like to add my support for the removal of the gay flag at City hall. I do not think that any action groups should have the right to fly a flag at City Hall that includes the MIA and POW flag. Not that I don't support that movement but it's still a movement.

I'm a born and raised resident of Huntington Beach and I currently live with MS, I have no desire for you to fly the flag in support of my medical disease as a marginalized disabled person. therefore, I dont support any group having the right to fly a flag that is only inclusive to one particular group and not an entire community. I think the American flag does the best job of representing all Americans and Huntington Beach residents Regards
Autumn Digiovanni
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From: Joe GMAIL < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:31 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Pride Flag in June
My name is Joseph Dawkins and I am sending this email in regards to flying the pride flag in June. As a gay family who owns a business in HB it is essential that the community members feel supported by their local community. This is why I ask that you fly the flag during pride month; which takes place in June.

Thanks
Joe
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Agenda tem No: 12(23- 192).
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From: Joanna Weiss < [email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:32 PM
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Statement in Favor of Displaying Pride Flag during June Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
Once again, I am writing to express my deep disappointment that the city council voted to discontinue displaying the Pride flag during June. This action sends a message that our community's values of inclusivity and acceptance are not valued, and that discrimination and intolerance are acceptable. Because of this action, organizations like Blue Shield of California Foundation are pulling events from Huntington Beach.

I urge the City Council to reconsider its decision and to support the LGBTQ+ community by displaying the flag. As a congressional candidate, I am committed to promoting equality and inclusivity for all, and I will work tirelessly to ensure that the rights and freedoms of the LGBTQ+ community are protected.

Joanna Weiss

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Agenda llem No: 12 (23 - 192)
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:32 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda #12 - Ordinance No. 4283
To the Four New Members of Huntington Beach City Council, I strongly oppose agenda item 12, Ordinance No. 4283.

WorldPride 2023 was recently acknowledged and celebrated in my birthtown of Sydney Australia. It commenced on Fri, Feb 17, 2023 and concluded on Sun, Mar 5, 2023.

As an Australian immigrant living in Huntington Beach, I was joyed by the celebration and excitement of witnessing such an auspicious and proud event that celebrates diversity and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community.

The world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, was closed to vehicular traffic at the conclusion of WorldPride so that tens of thousands of people could take part in the Pride march for global equality to mark the closing of WorldPride 2023.

An estimated 50,000 people walked the Sydney Harbour Bridge which was attended by Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese.

In all the images and videos from WorldPride 2023, the Pride and Progress flags could be seen everywhere and was even projected on the iconic Sydney Opera House.

So it makes me wonder, would Huntington Beach ever host WorldPride? Cause here I sit on the other side of the pacific ocean, showing my support for the bare minimum that Huntington Beach can show to support the LGBTQ+ community, to keep the Pride flag being displayed and flown on City Facilities from Harvey Milk Day on May 22nd through the end of June which represents Pride month.

Could Huntington Beach City Council recognize support for the LGBTQ+ community in other ways? How about the lights of the pier being changed to reflect pride colors? Or an image of the Pride flag being projected onto Main St? Or a pride float, making it's way down Main st in the July 4th parade? vere vandalised. Since that time,
glass on both sides of my car. Unfortunately, I experienced an incidence of road rage on Goldenwest driving home towards PCH. I was maintaining my speed and an adjacent black truck, swerved into me. I quickly reacted and swerved into the lane on my right and the truck further pushed me into the right most lane. I then slowed down as TS was left in a state of shock and the truck proceeded to get in front of me and kept braking to rattle me further. As I went to change lanes, the driver stuck up his middle finger and sped off.

I DID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to invite this terrifying interaction except for one difference, the Progress flags had just been put on my car. I am 100% convinced this is what caused this dangerous and uncalled for act of road rage.

Thankfully I got home safe and sound.

I ask that at the next City Council meeting on March 7th, 2023, for Agenda Item 12, that the proposed ordinance is NOT APPROVED so as to keep flying the Pride flag as a symbol of unity and acceptance. Vote to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all those who visit here.

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From: LeAnn Monson <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:35 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Support for the flying of the Pride Flag
Please reconsider!
Flying the pride flag is only for one month! 4-weeks! It's to show all your residents that you are in support of equal rights for all. I'm sorry but the American flag doesn't stand for that, it did at one time and hopefully it will again. But for right now, showing that you are a community of acceptance of all, ot just for middle age caucasians, is so important to our youth. Set a good example for the next generation! Please reconsider!
LeAnn Monson | Director of Finance & H.R.

She/Her/Hers

LGBTO CENTER
1605 N Spurgeon St. | Santa Ana, CA 92701
t: 714-953-5428 | xt: 210
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Agenda lom No...a (23-192).
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From: Burnel Patterson < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:35 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Pride flag
Dear Council Members,
I am 100% in favor of continuing to fly the Pride flag in Huntington Beach! Living in this city for over 30 years, I am a proud gay man who likes the idea that this community is accepting and welcoming of all minorities.

This proposal has unleashed the ugly side of this community making me question my safety in my own neighborhood. Thirty year resident, and the new powers in the City Council are making us quiet gay citizens ask what will be next?
I ask you to do what is right and withdraw this prohibition of a symbol of inclusivity.

Make Huntington Beach residents proud and not bring shame upon this caring community.

Sincerely
Burnel Patterson
Huntington Beach, 92649

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From: Valinda Roche < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:36 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flag
The flag should be inclusive of all people I am not gay. Therefore, I do not want a gay flag flying however, 1 am in support of days but we don't need a gay flag flying in R. City. It only represents a small percentage of the population. Thank you.

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Agendallem No: 12 / 23- 192)
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From: Dottie Burns <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:37 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flying personal group flags
I'm a resident of Huntington Beach and in favor of flying Christian flag displaying the cross due to the fact that LBGTQ was flown in June.

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Agendalm No: 12 / 23 - 192)
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From: Jeanne Paris <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:37 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Support of Agenda Item 12
To the City Council,
My name is Jeanne Paris, a 27 year resident of Huntington Beach.

I am writing in support of Agenda item 12 for the 3rd and final vote to require only government sanctioned flags to fly on government property.

But on city/government property it should be neutral and represent all of us.

Thank you.

Jeanne Paris

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From: Valentina Bankhead < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:39 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Support of Agenda 12. HB Flag Ordinance
I am in full support of Agenda 12. The government property flags should only be our National flag, state, county, city. And flying the MIA and POW flags for our military and veterans. It is a great thing to see these flags wave, as they represent the residents that live here... let me repeat.... ALL residents that live here In Huntington Beach. We are United under one flag. Our American flag. The U.S. flag that is known worldwide and its strength is for all to see that we are indivisible and united.

The American flag has stood as a symbol of freedom and justice for over 225 years. Through wars and in times of peace, the sight of the American flag has given notice to foes and assurances to friends that democracy lives.

No other symbol captures the power and glory of our nation like the American flag. It has flown as our national emblem in some form without interruption since 1777.

The American flag remains a living piece of history and a source of pride and unity for all Americans. The Stars and Stripes embodies the very qualities that make our nation great: liberty, justice, freedom, love of country and national purpose.
-Michael J. Cusick
Our flag is an inspiring symbol that unites us all as American citizens. The unique history of the American flag follows the history of our country and reminds us of the triumphant beginning of the United States.

Today, our flag remains a vibrant symbol of the American principles of democracy, justice, and freedom, and of course the everlasting memory of those who have sacrificed their lives defending these intrinsic principles of the United States of -Valentina Bankhead
Huntington Beach resident since 2018
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From: Skywalker Valentine <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:43 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Support of Agenda 12. Flag Ordinance
I am in full support of Agenda 12. The government property flags should only be our National flag, state, county, city. And flying the MIA and POW flags for our military and veterans. It is a great thing to see these flags wave, as they represent the residents that live here... let me repeat.... ALL residents that live here In Huntington Beach. We are United under one flag. Our American flag. The U.S. flag that is known worldwide and its strength is for all to see that we are indivisible and united The American flag has stood as a symbol of freedom and justice for over 225 years. Through wars and in times of peace, the sight of the American flag has given notice to foes and assurances to friends that democracy lives.

No other symbol captures the power and glory of our nation like the American flag. It has flown as our national emblem in some form without interruption since 1777.

Today, our flag remains a vibrant symbol of the American principles of democracy, justice, and freedom, and of course the everlasting memory of those who have sacrificed their lives defending these intrinsic principles of the United States of America.
-Luke Dennis Huntington Beach resident. Born & raised.

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From: Thomas Ugland <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:43 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Pride Flag
Fly it.

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From: Chris Young <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:46 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Support for Agenda Item 12 - Gov't Flags on City Property As a 59 year resident of Southeast Huntington Beach, I am submitting this email in SUPPORT for Agenda Item #12 on the March 7th, 2023 Huntington Beach City Council meeting agenda.

I have two things to say about the flying of "non - Governmental" flags on Government flag poles:
1). All "cause" flags should not be flown by the Government.... And the issue is not like or dislike of a flag/cause, the issue is showing favoritism to one cause over another 2). And......The Pride flag (or any other "cause' flag for this matter) is NOT a Government flag, does not represent a Government and it not flown at the request of a Government (i.e. POW/MIA or branches of the US Military, it (and others) is a flag that represents a "group of like minded people that are promoting a CAUSE" and therefore should NOT be flown on a city government flag pole, at any time........

Thank you for taking the time to read this.......

Thank You
Chris Young
714 292 9184
[email protected]

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Agendallam No: 12 (23-192)
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From: Dee Wood <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:49 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL; Kurt Wood
Subject: City Council: Vote Yes on Agenda Item 12
To: The Huntington Beach City Council US
From: Dee & Kurt Wood
We are residents of Huntington Beach, and have lived in Huntington Harbour for many years now.

We are writing to encourage you to vote yes on Agenda item 12! We appreciate your commitment to providing leadership in our community! Yours Sincerely,
Dee & Kurt Wood
Huntington Harbour

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From: Jacqueline Rogers < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:50 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Don't fly the LGBTQ flag
Huntington Beach does not need to represent specific groups. It's not fair to fly one flag over the other so let's keep it simple and only fly the USA flag and the California flag.

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From: Claire Ambrosio <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:55 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: vote YES on Agenda item 12
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA and I am writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Claire C. Ambrosio
Attorney at Law
310-993-9951 cell
email: [email protected]

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From: Irma Shaffer <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:56 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flag
I'm a year resident of Huntington Beach want 1 flag the flag of the United States of America & also the State of California flag. Irma Shaffer 21292 Lemontree HB thank you Sent from my iPhone

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From: Ray Raines <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:56 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Support for agenda item number 12
Only government flags that represent the entire population of Huntington Beach should be flown over Huntington Beach government facilities.

Thank you,
Ray Raines
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From: Eugene Mascoli <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:56 PM
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Vote yes On Agenda item 12
Dear Huntington Beach City Council, March 7, 2023
We have been residents of Huntington Beach, CA for over 40 years, and we are writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Eugene L. Mascoli
Lucille J. Mascoli

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From: Tiffanie & Jason < [email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:59 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Support for Agenda Item 12 - Gov't Flags on City Property My name is Tiffanie Atkins I have lived in Huntington Beach for over 14 years. Support for Agenda Item 12 Flag Ordnance i ood public policy and will help to STOP divisive and special interest politics. I am for American Flag, City flag, state flag anc It is time we focus on the major issues and responsibilities of local government: Public Safety, Irresponsible High Density Developemnt, Homeless/Transient issues and not picking "favorites" for identity politics.

This is a responsible action and does not limit any group from displaying any personal flag of choice at their own home or business.

Thank you
Tiffanie

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From: Christine Dittmer <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:01 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Pride flag
I am writing in support of having my city proudly fly the Pride flag during pride month. Every single one of us, whether we know it or not, has someone in their lives who is part of the LGBTQ community. Being LGBTQ is a top cause of suicide and homelessness in our young people. You (we as HB) have an opportunity to show this at-risk community, especially our youth, that we accept and support them. Please show that we are an inclusive and caring community by flying that Christine Dittmer
HB homeowner since 1989
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From: Juli Halopoff < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:01 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flag Flying
I am unable to attend tonight's meeting but I want to express my concern for what flags should be present in our city council building. The Rainbow or LGTBQ flag does not belong in a government space. The Democrat or Republican flags should not be flown. Foreign flags should not be flown. The American flag is the only flag that should be flown in a government office or building. America represents the freedom to choose your sexual orientation but unless a flag can be flown supporting heterosexual relationships it would be unfair to have the LGBTQ flag flown. Sexual orientation has nothing to do with managing the city of Huntington Beach.

And if a business refuses to conduct business in HB unless we fly the LGBTQ flag then they will be the ones missing out on our great city. We don't need their money Love our new city council members !!! Juli Halopoff
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CONMUNICATION
Meeting Date... 3/7/2023
Agendalim N.:. 12 23- 192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Kathy Carrick <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:04 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Support for Agenda Item 12 - Gov't Flags on City Property I am strongly in support of Councilmember Burns' agenda item calling for an ordinance to allow limited flags to be flown on city property. The idea that one group should be given preference over another group via the city choosing to fly their representative flag is totally unfair.

This issue has divided our community for far too long. It's time to agree that the flag of the United States of America represents ALL Americans and move on to more productive issues such as reducing crime and homelessness, encouraging small businesses and overall, working to make Huntington Beach a safe and vibrant community that welcomes ALL residents and guests.

I urge a YES vote on item 12 regarding the types of flags to be flown on City property.

Thank you.

Respectfully,
Kathy Carrick
48 year Huntington Beach Resident

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:.. 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.: 12(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Julie Martin < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:06 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Support for Agenda item 12-Gov't flags on city property Hi,
My name is Julie Martin and I am a Huntington Beach native! I've lived here in Huntington Beach for over 40 years and love it! I'm fully invested in Huntington Beach as I am also a home owner near Magnolia and Hamilton.

My husband and I strongly support Agenda Item 12 Flag Ordinance and believe it is best for the city! Let's get back to focusing on the important matters of the city (the homeless problem which affects my family immensely as I live near the Edison Community Center and Squirrel Park)!
Let's keep special interest politics out of Huntington Beach! Let's go Surf City!!
Thank you,
Julie Martin

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Oat..... _3/7/2023
Agandalion Nai 12(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Diane Martinez <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:07 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: HB Flag
As a 14 year resident of HB I support only flying the American flag, State & County flag and the POW/MIA flag on city We should not be flying flags based on "identity."
I urge city council to vote yes on item 12 allowing only the American flag, City & county flag and POW/MIA flag on city property.

Diane Martinez
HB Resident
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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:... 3/7/2023
1 Agenda Item No.:_ 12(23- 198)
Moore, Tania
From: Muna Bohn <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:10 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Support for Agenda Item 12- Gov't Flags on City Property Hello Council Members!
My name is Muna Bohn and I have been a Huntington Beach resident since 1974! | LOVE our city! I highly support Agenda Item 12 and do believe this is in our city's best interests! Now is the time to focus on what matters most in our city.

Personally, I am hopeful to see the positive changes that our 4 new council members had discussed at length in their recent campaign and fully support their efforts!
As a long time resident with a vested interest in these decisions to be made, I am eager to attend tonight's meeting and show support in person.

Thanks!
Muna Bohn
*g ano
10 20g

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COMMUNICATION
Moting Date:.. 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No...ro- 12(23:192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Nikki Webb <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:14 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Fly the Pride Flag!!
Hello,
My name is Nikki Webb and I've been a Huntington Beach resident for more than half my life. I am also a member of the LGBTQ+ community and it is very important to me to make sure the Pride flag is still flying over our city, especially during the month of June. Please don't retract your support of our community.

Sincerely,
A Concerned HB Resident

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3/7/2003
Meeting Date:
10/23-192)
Agenda Item No.:
1 Moore, Tania
From: D.Grani < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:18 PM
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Agenda 12 American and California Flags only please Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach with my family for many years. I feel very strongly that Huntington Beach should only fly flags that are the American Flag and California Flag. If you let others push Huntington Beach to fly their flag then we open it open to all. My family vote is American and California flags only.

Thank you Debbie Grani

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COMMUNICATION
Moting Data:. 3/ 7/2023
Agenda lam Na: 12(23 - 192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Dor Shel <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:17 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: YES on Agenda item 12
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am writing to encourage you to please VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Dorothy Sheldon
Send email to: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Send email to both the above addresses
COUNCIL AGENDA for March 7, 2023:
https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=992151&GUID=BD8D2F30-EF5E-4A0E-9865- EAE6057CACCA

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:™. 3/7/2023
Agenda lom No: 12(23 - 192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Barbara Steelman < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:18 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: 3/7/23 City Council Agenda Item #4283
Dear Mayor Strickland and Honorable Councilmembers,
You have already heard several arguments in opposition to item 23-192 on tonight's agenda and why the Pride flag is so significant not only to the LGBTQ community but also to the families and loved ones. May I also point out that it is not just introducing the flying of the Pride flag during Pride month, but it is taking away something that was once in place? The message then is that gay people are not worthy of acknowledgment, whether you mean it to be that or not. Taking something away is much worse.

I am a 68 year lesbian who grew up in Orange County; through much of my early life I lived a lie and was frustrated in not knowing what was wrong with me. I finally came out in my 40s and found my authenticity. Not only does the flag represent my community and show an inclusivity (especially in a time where there is such division and hatred), it also validates who I am, it's part of my identity, just like I am female, white, educated, and even old. At my age, I am much less affected by other people's opinions, but I know of too many people, especially young people who struggle with other people's opinions to the detriment of their mental health.

These young people in your community as well as visitors do not need any more messages that they are unworthy and unwelcome in Huntington Beach. Many already deal with bullying in schools, messages that they are bound for hell and news of hate crimes directed at gay people.

I'm sure you know that many in my community and allies will take issue with a rejection of us and it will have a detrimental effect on the City's reputation and finances, so there are also those arguments of why passing agenda item #23-192 is a bad idea. Please reconsider and do not reject us.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful consideration of my appeal.

Barbara J. Steelman

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
1 Agenda lem No: 12(23- 192)
Moore, Tania
From: BEVERLY J CLARK <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:20 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flag.

Fly the American flag, California flag.

What has come of our city/state?
Bev Clark
17652 Putney Circle
Huntington Beach, 92649.

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:.. 3/7/2023
Agendallom N... 12(23- 192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Susan Moore < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:21 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda item 12
My husband and I - Robin and Susan Moore are so encouraged and excited for our new board.

I would urge them to vote Yes on Agenda Item 12. We will pray that the board and patriotic citizens in Huntington Beach will prevail on the vote Yes on Item 12.

Susan and Robin Moore

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CONMUNICATION
Matting Date: 3/7/2023
Agendalem No: 12(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Jeannine Helms < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:25 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: YES ON AGENDA 12
DEAR Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA and I am writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Jeannine Helms
•

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:_ 3/7/2023
Agendaliam No: 12 (23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:26 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
My wife and I are longtime residents of Huntington Beach, CA and we are writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Lawrence and Donna Ross

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Dat..... 3/7/2023
Agendallem No: 12 (23-192).

Moore, Tania
From: Dennis Pappas <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:25 PM
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL
Cc: Dennis Pappas
Subject: Vote yes on 12
Hello my name is Dennis Pappas. I have been a resident of Huntington Beach for more than 50 years. I am in support of the flying of government flags only or as specified by ordinance # 4283.

Thank you,
Mr. Dennis Papps

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:... 3/7/2023
Agendalem No: 12(23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Joyce Bizzaro <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:26 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Ordinance 12
I absolutely agree with Pat Burns that the only flags that should be displayed on government property - city, county or state are the US Flag, HB flag with an exception to allow POW flags. This is the appropriate policy. Government should not promote or defame any individual groups on government's property. By keeping our city government neutral is better for the community. I also don't non-residents have a right to dictate what our HB policies and ordinances should be and when outsiders our expressing their opinions at council it should be duly reported they our non-residents.

Possibly this you be taken to a vote of the residents of HB.

JOYCE BIZZARO, REALTOR
CalBRE #01958656

COLDWELL BANKER BEACHSIDE
Huntington Beach, Ca
(951) 236-7241
[email protected]

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:. 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.:.. 12/23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:27 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Support for Agenda Item 12, Government flags on City property.

Good afternoon Council Members,
I am writing today in support of your agenda item 12 in that I believe that only government flags should be flown on our city government properties. It is not appropriate to fly a flag for any specific group unless they are government related and doing so only opens the door to having to fly all kinds of them (as to not exclude any one group). I have lived in HB for 30 years and love the diversity of the people that live here. But if you agree to let any other non-government flags fly on city property what's to stop our white suprematist groups from asking to fly theirs, which would be a slap in the face to many but you would have to allow it because you opened that door. Save us all from future issues and arguments and keep it so only government flags can be flown on government property.

Thank you in advance for your proper decision.

Blessings,
Peggy Wilson
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CONMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
1 Agendalien Na: 12 (23-192)
Moore, Tania
From: ANGELS JUSTICE-FOUNDATION < [email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:31 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Support for flying the LGBTQ flag
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

My name is Tina Jackson, and I am a resident here in Huntington Beach, CA, and a proud USMC Veteran. I am very disturbed by the decision to not fly the LGBTQ flag at city hall.

The continued discrimination of an entire segment of our population shows the small minded, narrow minded behavior that is a continued threat that is overtaking this country! If we do not fight these tendencies, our country will not survive!!!
We must embrace our diversity, and accept ALL citizens of this nation, this state, this county, this city! We all deserve to be represented and not discriminated against. And the people elected to represent, need to represent ALL people, and NOT discriminate against some because of misguided and hateful prejudices!!! I served in the US Marine Corps for 12 years, and I fought for EVERYONE to be represented in our society, not just a certain few!!!
FLY THE LGBTQ FLAG, AND FLY IT PROUDLY!!!!
Sincerely,
Tina Jackson

USMC VETERAN

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:. 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.: 12(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: bill coopman < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:32 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: The flag
Hello, I am a resident of Huntington Beach and I've lived here for 17 years. I would like to voice my opinion that it seems proper and fitting for cities to only fly flags that represent the county or state or city. Please mark down my opinion and vote in favor of keeping to what flags are proper and makes sense.

Sincerely,
Brooke Coopman @7

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:. 3/7/2023
Agendaltem No: 12(23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Monica Bullock <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:33 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Support for Agenda Item 12- Gov't Flags on City Property As homeowners here in Huntington Beach, for 22 years, we believe that the local city government should only allow the government buildings to display those flags that represent our country and state. The city's role is not to take a stand with special interest groups. Flying any other flag is not the role of the city government.

I am in support of the city of Huntington Beach only allowing government buildings to display flags that represent our state and country.

Matthew and Monica Bullock

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:... 3/7/2023
Agenda tem Noi /2 (23 - 192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Robin Tarnoff < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:33 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Agenda item 12
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA and I am writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Rob Tarn

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:_. 3/7/2023
Agenda lom No: 12(23 - 192)
Moore, Tania
From: Russell Neal < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:33 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Item 12
(I am told there may have been a problem with my previous submittal of this email on March 4) My name is Russell Neal and I live in Huntington Beach.

I am writing in support of Agenda Item 12, Government flags on City property.

The Pride flag is a tool of advocacy and as such should not be flown over government buildings.

Russell Neal
Huntington Beach

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COMAMUNICATION
Molling Dato: 3/7/2023
1 Agenda lem No.:.12 (23-192).

Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:34 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Pride Flagton
From: Dylan Driver <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:17 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Pride Flagton
Disneyland welcomes all guests regardless of Nationality Sexuality or religious beliefs. I know because I am a former employee. We didn't need to fly any flags at the Magic Kingdom to welcome people from near and far, brown black and white. Straight Gay or Trans. African, Canadian, Brazilian or Italian.

All are welcome regardless of flags.

And Mexican, Irish & Persian are welcome to HB and OC & USA without flags flown in city halls. They know it and so do you.

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Dat. 3/7/2023
Agendallom No.12 (23- 192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:34 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subiect: FW: Agenda item 12
From: Marcia Morrell <morrel|[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:38 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Agenda item 12
If this is accurate then why should a flag representing 7% of population fly over our City Hall

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda tam No: 12(23- 192).
• 7.2 Percent of U.S. Adults
Identify as LGBT
Share of American adults who
identify as LGBT, by birth year
a Gen Z Millennials | Generation X
(1997-2004) (1981-1996) (1965-1980)
Baby boomers I Traditionalists
(1946-1964) (before 1946)

19.7 20%
LGBT share of U.S
15% population in 2022

7.2%

11.2 10%
5%

3.32.7 1.7
0%
2014 2017 2020 2022
Source: Gallup
statista
Marcia Morrell
HB resident 49 years
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Moore, Tania
From: Stephanie Wade <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:36 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: PRIDE Recognition
Dear Members of the Council,
I am writing to publicly state my opposition to the recently passed flag ordinance pointedly designed to prevent the city from flying the PRIDE Flag.

I attended HB's inaugural raising of the PRIDE on Harvey Milk Day, 2021. It was a joyous occasion for me and for every queer person, friend, family or ally of a queer person. It was a clear statement that Huntington Beach's city leaders wanted the community and every employee of the city, including it's police officers, that the historic and often violent discrimination and harassment of people who are gay or gender non-conforming was not to be tolerated. That LGBTTQ+ people were to be afforded the same writes and protections guaranteed to all Americans under the constitution. And I enjoyed surfing under that flag, even took Apres Surf photos under it after surfing under in 2021 and 2022. I did that because that flag and the message it sent made me just a little bit safer when I came to surf the pier or met one of my many queer friends in HB for a meal or a cup of coffee.

Make no mistake, Huntington Beach has never been a safe or equal place for me or people who look like me. It has a long history of Neo-Nazi and Clan related hate groups. It has a history of City cops who wore badges affiliating themselves with hate groups on their police uniforms. It is a place where I have repeatedly been subjected to Homophobic slurs while surfing. It is a place where I was once harassed and threatened just for walking through a crowd of Trump supporters on my way out from a surf. A man pointed at me, repeatedly yelling to his MAGA-clad friends "degenerate, degenerate, degenerate." And that harassment, that implicit threat to my physical safety happened just last June. And as recently as 2021 Isabella Rubio and I had to pen an editorial to make sure that the unjust prosecution of two transgender women was dropped. It was a situation wherein the transgender women were verbally harassed and then punched while trying to flee their harassers.

The HBPD officers in that case--including the lead officer who repeatedly called the victims "tranies," all of which was recorded on his own body camera. But instead of pursuing the people who had assaulted the transgender women, the HBPD officer who responded omitted from their reports clear evidence that the transgender women been the victim of assault and had acted in self defense.

So that's why I thought it was great that you had a city council that sent a message to the people who would attack me and people who look like me, that if they harrass or demean people for their sexual orientation or their gender.

But now you have four new council members who have sent a very clear message. I'm sure that it's been heard by the police officers who insulted and pushed for the unjust prosecution of two transgender victims of hate crime have heard your new message. I'm sure the surfers who insulted me will feel a little bolder in exercising their hate. And maybe the next time I walk with a surfboard through a crowd of right wing extremists they'll feel free to do more than verbally harass me. The four councilmembers who voted for this new ordinance can obfuscate all they want about unity. But all they really did was send a message to hateful people that makes me and other gay and gender nonconforming people even less safe in HB. SUPPLEMENTAL

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Stephanie M. Wade | She, Her, Hers Meeting Date: 3/7/2023 Agendaltem No. 17 (23-192).

M-914-573-9216
It is always true that brotherhood and sisterhood is not so wild a dream as those who profit by postponing it pretend.
--Harry Belafonte, 1964
Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:37 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Agenda #12 - Ordinance No. 4283
From: [email protected] < [email protected]> SUPPLEMENTAL Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:33 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]> COMMUNICATION Subject: Agenda #12 - Ordinance No. 4283
Meeting Date... 3/7/2023
To the Four New Members of Huntington Beach City Council, I strongly oppose agenda item 12, Ordinance No. 4283. Agenda Item No... 12 (23-192) WorldPride 2023 was recently acknowledged and celebrated in my birthtown of Sydney Australia. It commenced on Fri, Feb 17, 2023 and concluded on Sun, Mar 5, 2023.

An estimated 50,000 people walked the Sydney Harbour Bridge which was attended by Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese.

In all the images and videos from WorldPride 2023, the Pride and Progress flags could be seen everywhere and was even projected on the iconic Sydney Opera House.

Could Huntington Beach City Council recognize support for the LGBTQ+ community in other ways? How about the lights of the pier being changed to reflect pride colors? Or an image of the Pride flag being projected onto Main St? Or a pride float, making it's way down Main st in the July 4th parade? In my last email to city council, I mentioned that I was onto my third Pride flag flying at my home, as my first two were vandalised. Since that time, I bought two waterproof Progress flags and stuck them to the blindspot panel of glass on both sides of my car. Unfortunately, I experienced an incidence of road rage on Goldenwest driving home towards PCH. I was maintaining my speed and an adjacent black truck, swerved into me. I quickly reacted and swerved into the lane on my right and the truck further pushed me into the right most lane. I then slowed down as T5 was left in a state of shock and the truck proceeded to get in front of me and kept braking to rattle me further. As I went to change lanes, the driver stuck up his middle finger and sped off.

Thankfully I got home safe and sound.
1 I ask that at the next City Council meeting on March 7th, 2023, for Agenda Item 12, that the proposed ordinance is NOT APPROVED so as to keep flying the Pride flag as a symbol of unity and acceptance. Vote to show that Huntington Beach is an accepting, inclusive and safe city for their LGBTQ+ residents and all those who visit here.

Regards,
Harika Kayi
714.606.7003
2 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:45 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: NO ADDITIONAL FLAGS ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY! ----Original Message---
From: Sherry Kennedy <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:59 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: NO ADDITIONAL FLAGS ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY!

HB CITY COUNCIL,
> As a nearly 30 year resident of HB & a local to OC (I grew up in neighboring Costa Mesa), I WISH TO EXPRESS MY

CONCERN IN FLYING ADDITIONAL FLAGS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT/ARMED SERVICE FLAGS ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. I BELIEVE THIS IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS & VERY DIVISIVE FOR OUR HB COMMUNITY. NO ONE'S VIEWS SHOULD BE FORCED UPON ANOTHER IN OUR CITY. FLYING FLAGS SUCH AS THE PRIDE FLAG WILL ONLY CONTINUE TO

DIVIDE OUR CITY & DISALLOW MANY WHO HAVE THEIR OWN PERSONAL RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, ETC TO HAVE A EXPRESSED OPINION. THE PRIDE FLAG IS NOT FOR EVERYONE NOR SHOULD IT BE FORCED UPON ANYONE.

Sherry Kennedy

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COLMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 3/7/2003
Agenda ltem No.... 12(23-197)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:45 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Flag Ordinance
----Original Message-...

From: JimThomas <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:15 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Flag Ordinance
I have been a resident of Huntington Beach for over 40 years. I am incensed that an ordinance needs to be in place specifically to ban the Rainbow Flag from city property. The Council already has the power not to fly the flag. This move is obviously a homophobic gesture.

It is also divisive as was stated it was not. My neighbor of 25 years called my house to "boast," "Well, we got rid of that Rainbow Flag.". It's not more divisive than that.

I hope this Ordinance does not succede the second hearing.

Jim Thomas
506 15th Street
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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:... 3/7/2023
12(23-192)
Agenda Item No.
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:47 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Flag Ordinance
From: [email protected] < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:27 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Flag Ordinance
Good Afternoon Honorable Mayor Strickland and Council Members, My husband and I are 30 year residents of Huntington Beach and we raised our 29 year old adult son here. Our son is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. I am writing to you today to express our family's support of the proposed flag ordinance. While our son has recently re-located to a more affordable state he has been 'gay in HB' for a very long time.

He never felt alienated, marginalized or unwelcome here. He flies the Pride flag proudly at home but he, as do we, feel the city government has no business promoting ANY special interest group by flying their flag along side the Stars and Stripes, State and City flag which unite us all. Thank you for seeing the big picture and representing ALL the residents.

Keep up the good work.

Vicki Gray

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CORMUNICATION
Meeting Date.... 3/7/2033
AgentalemN.: 12(23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:47 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Flag Ordinance
From: Janet Bean <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:28 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Flag Ordinance
It is time to put this to bed. We should not have to have repeated city council meetings to adopt a common sense ordinance. It is a waste of time when there are so many other REALLY important items that need to be handled. There is only one flag that is all inclusive and that is the Flag of the USA. The State Flag and the City Flag are also all inclusive as they do not divide us into groups, pitting one against the other. There should not be allowed special interest flags that encompass only one sector of our society. If you allow one, you have to allow others and that could open the city up to law suits when the wrong groups asks and is denied.

I am in favor of the ordinance. It is not a LGBTQ flag ordinance, it is a common sense ordinance that does not discriminate against other groups who are denied the right to fly a flag on city property.

Fly the flag proudly on your property or business, show it there, not on government property.

Thank you,
Janet Bean

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COMMUNICATION
Moting Date: 3. 17/2003
Agendalem No.: 13(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:47 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Flag Ordinance
From: Bob Bean <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:31 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Flag Ordinance
Thank you for this common sense ordinance, Time to stop showing favoritism to one group while discriminating against others. I support the flag ordinance of only flying totally inclusive flags like the flag of the USA.

Robert Bean

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COMMUNICATION
Moting Dals: 3/7/2003
Agenda Item No..... 12(83-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:48 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: tonights meeting
From: Mary Ann Celinder <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:36 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: tonights meeting
item 12 We are strongly against the new flag ordinance being voted on tonight. The council is making a mistake, if passed, you can expect other companies to pull out of having events in a homophobic city. item 16 follow the state law, it's going to cost us stupid money to fight construction of affordable housing. item 17 we really like the no cars on main street and will miss the outdoor dining. item 18 we are in favor of this item to continue to process adu permits.

Karl and Mary Ann Celinder
Celinder's Glass Design
21341 Fleet Lane
Huntington Beach Ca 92646

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:. 3/7/2023
Agenda lom Na: 12/23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:48 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Flag ordinance
-----Original Message-----
From: DEBBIE REZA <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:42 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Flag ordinance
Dear City Council,
I stand in favor of the new ordinance.

Deborah Reza
323 14th St. #14

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COMMUNICATION
Meting Dale:. 3/3/2023
Agenda tamN.:12 /23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Phyllis Bailey < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:51 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Flags
I want to encourage you all to pass the ordinance regarding flags flown on our city property. For me it is not about the pride flag. It's about other flags as well. If you fly this one, then others should be allowed to fly too. I just think this is going down the wrong path. If one flag is allowed to fly, what's to stop other groups from demanding that their flag be flown also? If they are refused, then there is discrimination and discrimination can open up to lawsuits.

It's sad that so many believe this is strictly about the gay pride flag. If they just look at what it could lead to, they might feel differently.

Phyllis Bailey
Sent from my iPhone

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Mesting Date _3/7/2023
AgendalemN.i. 12/23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 20231:54 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: Flags
-----Original Message--..

From: Phyllis Bailey <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:53 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <[email protected]>
Subject: Flags
I want to encourage you all to pass the ordinance regarding flags flown on our city property. For me it is not about the pride flag. It's about other flags as well. If you fly this one, then others should be allowed to fly too. I just think this is going down the wrong path. If one flag is allowed to fly, what's to stop other groups from demanding that their flag be flown also? If they are refused, then there is discrimination and discrimination can open up to lawsuits.

It's sad that so many believe this is strictly about the gay pride flag. If they just look at what it could lead to, they might Phyllis Bailey
Sent from my iPhone
Sent from my iPhone

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
Agenda Mem No:_ z (23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Don Clemens <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:51 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Tonight's HB council agenda
HB City council
[email protected]
We fully 100% support Councilman Burns' Agenda Item 12 calling for an ordnance (policy) to allow only flying of the American flag, POW/MIA, State and County at City Hall and City Property.

The Council is being inundated by calls from the Left and radicals to continue to fly the Pride flag on city property. We say NO to this and other minority views and their radical agendas.

Many people who have spoken at the last two Council meetings are not Huntington Beach residents, We HB residents and citizens do Not want all this politicalization and controversial rules, laws, and ordinances to be HB public policy. We want what the majority of HB citizens want and not being overly influenced by outside influences.

The previous council majority allowed the flying of the LGBTQ+ pride flag during the month of June, which has resulted in much division and controversy over the past 2 years as many other groups now wish to see their "identity" flag flown. BLM, Green climate radicals, etc.

Best Regards,
Don, Mercy, Mary, and Jared Clemens
55 year HB residents

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
1 Agenda Item No. sam 12(23-192)
Moore, Tania
From: George Hooper <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:53 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: No on Agenda Item #12
Dear members of the Huntington Beach City Council,
I write to you as a parent of teenagers who live in, and attend school in Huntington Beach.

I write to you as a resident of Huntington Beach.

I write to you as a Christian and an ordained minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Whatever your original intention was with the flag ordinance, it is now a discussion on whether or not the City of Huntington Beach will be known as a place which is welcoming to all people.

The rainbow flag is a spectrum. It represent the wholeness of which only exists when all are a part of the one.

Just as the thirteen stripes on the US flag denote the unity of the thirteen original colonies without identifying one particular stripe with any one state, so the six colored stripes of the "pride flag" do not denote any one particular identity or orientation. All means all. E pluribus unum: "Out of many, one." For those of us in the Judeo-Christian tradition, the rainbow is a symbol of covenant, mercy, hope and inclusion.

While the rainbow flag is not a religious symbol, there is nothing in its symbolism which is inconsistent with faith.

Please do not allow our community to become known as a haven for hate and exclusion.

Vote no on agenda item 12, the flag ordinance.
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George C. Hooper
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Lead Pastor, Community United Methodist Church
6652 Heil Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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Meeting Date: 3/7/2023
1 12(23-192)
Agenda Item No.:

Moore, Tania
From: Maliha Williamson < [email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:53 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda Item 12 - Pride Flag Ban
To Whom It May Concern,
Riverside County NOW (National Organization for Women) is a feminist organization fighting for not just women's rights but any and all under-represented groups in Southern California.

The banning of the Pride Flag in Huntington Beach by the City Council is not only immoral and vile but also unacceptable. What message are you sending to your constituents who identify with the LGBTQIA community? All you are doing is creating a divide within your communities and your statement is clear: certain demographics don't belong in Huntington Beach.

We are calling on Huntington Beach City Council to strongly re-consider banning the Pride Flag. And, remember, we have much more in common than what separates us.

Sincerely,
Maliha Williamson
President of Riverside County NOW
(951) 768-9885
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COMMUNICATION
3/7/2023
Meeting Date:

Agendalm No: 12(23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Kimberley Austin <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:54 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: YES on Agenda Item 12
Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA and I am writing to encourage you to VOTE YES on Agenda item 12 at the March 7, 2023 city council meeting.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
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Mating Dal. 3/7/2023
1 Agenda lom No: 12 / 23 - 192)
Moore, Tania
From: Bridgit Auer <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:55 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: PRIDE flag
Dear City Council Members,
Thank you for your commitment to serve our community as public servants. I live in Orange County and frequently visit Huntington Beach to visit family and friends and support your local businesses. I support inclusivity and the LGBTQ+ Community. Voting to pass an ordinance that would ban the flying of the PRIDE Flag during PRIDE month in June shows that Huntington Beach is not an accepting, inclusive and safe city for the LGBTQ+ community. By removing the PRIDE flag in June, you are sending a clear message that representation of THIS community is not important and they are not valued members of our community. In a time when so many marginalized communities are under attack, I strongly urge you support and represent all community members by flying the PRIDE flag in June. Flags are an important form of communication and representation that date back thousands of years. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community,

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:... 3/7/2023
Agenda Item No.: 17(23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Richard Brown <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:55 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: CITY COUNCIL; Gates, Michael
Subject: March 7, 2023 Surf City 3:

Good afternoon Mayor Strickland and City Council Members, I am a resident of Huntington Beach and respectfully request Chaplain Roger Wing with the Huntington Beach Police Department to continue Invocations.

I ask city council to vote yes on agenda item 12. The United States flag, the California state flag, and the National League of Families POW/MIA flag promote consistency and represent all the American people of California.

When a city or other government entity chooses to fly a flag on city property, this is considered government speech.

Unlike the public's First Amendment right to freedom of speech, the government is not required to display any and everything that is requested by members of the public.

Stop pandering to the woke lunatics.

In addition, Rhonda Bolton skirted in with 4 appointed votes why is she making any decisions for my city? She is an unvetted council member and I question her moral and political leadership.

Natalie Mosher - I know you're a fractured individual with all the change of events and goodness going back to pre COVID, but you double talk. The gaslighting along with constant insults to residents and council members need to stopie immediately.

The good news is, my family and 100's of business owners fully support and appreciate the decisions made by Mayor Strickland.

Thank you for all you do.

Michael Gates - thank you for allowing us to sleep better at night knowing you represent the city with excellent and effective legal advice. You the man!
Truly,
Stacey

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:.... 3/3/2023
1 Agenda lom NaiL a (23- 192)
Moore, Tania
From: Belindajon < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:57 PM
To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Opposed to Agenda Item #12
Dear City Council -
As a resident of this city I support raising the Pride flag at City Hall as a show of support for members of our community who are often the victim of hate crimes, exclusion and bigotry.

Flying the flag goes a long ways in letting surrounding communities as well as tourists know we welcome all people into our city as equals and we support and love everyone.

Our community should be an example of tolerance, not a hateful outlier of discrimination or bigotry.

Lead by example Huntington Beach.

Sincerely,
Belinda Shepherd
92646
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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:.. 3/7/2023
Agendalem No: 17(23 - 192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Allison D. Smith < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:59 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL; [email protected]
Subject: Regarding 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,
Allison Smith

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:_ 3/7/2003
Agenda lom No: 12(23-192).
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:56 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subiect: FW: Keep rainbow flag rainbow around throne like emerald ----Original Message--.

From: C Keirstead <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:54 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL < [email protected]>
Subject: Keep rainbow flag rainbow around throne like emerald Sent from my iPhone

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COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date:_ 3/7/2023
Agendallam N.:./ 2/23-192)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Fikes, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:56 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Subject: FW: PRIDE flag
From: Bridgit Auer <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:54 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL <city. [email protected]>
Subject: PRIDE flag
Dear City Council Members,
Thank you for your commitment to serve our community as public servants. I live in Orange County and frequently visit Huntington Beach to visit family and friends and support your local businesses. I support inclusivity and the LGBTQ+ Community. Voting to pass an ordinance that would ban the flying of the PRIDE Flag during PRIDE month in June shows that Huntington Beach is not an accepting, inclusive and safe city for the LGBTQ+ community. By removing the PRIDE flag in June, you are sending a clear message that representation of THIS community is not important and they are not valued members of our community. In a time when so many marginalized communities are under attack, I strongly urge you support and represent all community members by flying the PRIDE flag in June. Flags are an important form of communication and representation that date back thousands of years. The LGBTQ+ community is part of every community, including Huntington Beach and the PRIDE flag is a symbol of unity, acceptance, and inclusion. I urge you to support flying the PRIDE flag in June.

Thank you,
Bridgit Auer

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CONMUNICATION
Meeting Date:.... 3/7/2023
Agenda lemMa. 10/23-192)
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