Mr. Amory Hanson
8102 Ellis Avenue
Apartment 121
Huntington Beach CA 92646
September 5, 2023
The Mayor of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach CA 92648
My Dear Mister Mayor,
I am writing to express my support for Item XXIX.
Sincerely Yours,
Mr. Amory Hanson
CC: The Honorable Grace Vandermark
CC:The Honorable Rhonda Bolton
CC: The Honorable Patrick Burns
CC: The Honorable Daniel Kalmick
CC: The Honorable Casey McKeon
CC: The Honorable Natalie Moser
SUPPLEMENTAL
COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 1/5/23
Agendalem Noi 29(23-708).
Moore, Tania
From: Sheila Ellis < [email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 10:33 AM
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); Van Der Mark, Gracey; Moser, Natalie; McKeon, Casey; Kalmick, Dan; Burns, Pat; Bolton, Rhonda; Strickland, Tony
Subject: Tuesday city council meeting agenda
After reviewing the agenda for Tuesday's city council meeting, I am urging all council members to vote no on agenda item numbers 15, 16, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35.
Sheila Ellis
(She/Her)
1 Moore, Tania
From: Janna Koch < [email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 4:21 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Fw: Vote no on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35 ---- Forwarded Message -----
From: Janna Koch <[email protected]>
To: City. [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 04:08:32 PM PDT
Subject: Vote no on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35 To the HB City Council,
RE: City council agenda. VOTE NO on Agenda items
15,16,22,29, 30, 31, 32, 34.35!
I am unhappy with the job performance of this City Council. Your actua job is to represent ALL of the voters in HB. Also, to take care of city properly maintain the City" business and properly maintain the city resources and infrastructure.
You are not only not doing a good job of that, but it has come to_my attention that vou intend to sauander 1.2 million ot the City's dollars or an unnecessary special election. If you want to have a PAC.. ..go out and raise YOUR OWN MONEY! Meanwhile the Central Library has bathrooms not working, RATS, the parking lot is rapidly degrading, and a host of other maintenance issues abound including proper ADA access for seniors and disabled persons.
The City Council is breaking the CA State law by not completing the Housing Element. This is your JOB!
I vote to Censure the HB City Council for not doing it! Representatives in the US Congress and get the job done! Tito and let others who are better aualified to do so aet on with it! we expect to have the same responsiblities and opportunities to vote as every other citizen of the State of California...it is NOT your job to decide otherwise!
It is highly inappropriate to declare the City of Huntington Beach to be a Non-mask mandate city. Again, we expect to have the same protections eccessitated in a public health crisis as the rest of the citizens of Orange County. I am Covid At-Risk.. -my pandemic will NEVER be over. T am also my sole support and need my fellow residents to not make me sick. to fiscal responsibility, I do not wish the City of HB to have to payout on lawsuits against the
1 buildings that are NECESSARY to mask in during a public health crisis. This 15 because again, the City has FAILED to properly update chem, namely places like the tiny, ventilation-impaired bathrooms at the Central Library!!!
Lastly, I value the service of Natalie Mosier on the HB City Council. represents the People of HB better than any other person on the council.
If the City Council members did not have exposure for comments made regarding their integrity, then it would be much more difficult to do I would be much less successful than Natalie in keeping a proper demeanor in the same circumstances.
Thank you for your attention to these matters...get the job done! Janna Koch
Huntington Beach
annapkoch@vahoo. com
Moore, Tania
From: Linda Law < [email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 6:48 PM
To: [email protected]; City Council
Subiect: Vote No on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35 Dear Council Members,
Please vote no on agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35 at the September 5, 2023 City Council meeting.
I don't even know where to start with my objections to these agenda items.
The proposed charter amendments are unnecessary and would be extremely costly. Over a million dollars to place these amendments on a March 2024 ballot is ridiculous.
There is no evidence of voter fraud that necessitates the city having a separate local election that requires voter id and requires the monitoring of ballot drop boxes.
The City has gotten itself involved in costly anti-housing lawsuits and settled with the Air Show operator for millions when the city is supposedly broke.
The City Council and or the City Attorney have no business determining what books are available in our public libraries.
That is the job of our librarians. Let them do their jobs.
Failing to recognize the transgender community in the revised Statement on Human Dignity is just shameful.
Censuring Council Member Moser for speaking the truth is beyond hypocritical. Having a known racist and anti-semite on the council should be called out every day. There are photos, tapes, and newspaper articles that prove that relationship.
Against staff recommendations, the mayor is recommending that the city choose the lowest ranked Federal Government Affairs lobbyist. Why is that happening?
Proposing that the city ban broad universal mask and vaccine mandates as a response to Covid 19 or its variants is just ill informed. Covid 19 continues to mutate and having mask and vaccine mandates available is just good public health policy.
Dissolving numerous boards with little or no public input is very troubling to say the least.
What's happening with the Climate Action Plan for the City? Our high standards for the City Clerk position and other positions should continue.
Thank you for your time.
1 Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 7:19 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Fwd: Vote no on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35 Get Outlook for iOS
From: Janna Koch <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 4:08:31 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF) <[email protected]> Subject: Vote no on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35 To the HB City Council,
RE: City council agenda. VOTE NO on Agenda items
15,16,22,29, 30, 31, 32, 34. 35!
bushes and resper maineat the city resources and inter strucerea You are not only not doing a good job of that but it has come to my attention that you intend to squander 1.2 million of the City's dollars on an unnecessary special election. If you want to have a PAC. • go out and raise YOUR OWN MONEY! Meanwhile the Central Library has bathrooms not working, RATS, the parking lot is rapidly degrading, and a host of other maintenance issues abound including proper ADA access for seniors and disabled persons.
The City Council is breaking the CA State law by not completing the Housing Element. This is your JOB!
I vote to Censure the HB City Council for not doing it! It is past time to stop acting like a mimic of the dysfunctional House of want to do the job, then please EXIT the HB City council chambers i not Representatives in the US Congress and get the job done! Tito and let others who are better qualified to do so get on with it! we expect to have the same responsiblities and opportunities to vote as every other citizen of the State of California...it is NOT your job to decide otherwise!
It is highly inappropriate to declare the City of Huntington Beach to be a Non-mask mandate city. Again, we expect to have the same protections necessitated in a public health crisis as the rest of the citizens of Orange County. I am Covid At-Risk. • my pandemic will NEVER be over. also my sole support and need my fellow residents to not make me sick. As to fiscal responsibility, I do not wish the City of HB to have to payout BFD, etc. to infect themselves all again.
buildings that are NECESSARY to mask in during a public health crisis. This 15 because again, the City has FAILED to properly update them, namely places like the tiny, ventilation-impaired bathrooms at the central Library!!!
Lastly, I value the service of Natalie Mosier on the HB City Council. 'epresents the People of HB better than any other person on the council. f the Citv Council members did not have exposure for comments made regarding their integrity, then it would be much more difficult to do I would be much less successful than Natalie in keeping a proper demeanor in the same circumstances.
Thank you for your attention to these matters...get the job done! Janna Koch
Huntington Beach
[email protected]
2 Moore, Tania
From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 9:52 AM
To: [email protected]
Subiect: wd: Vote No on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,3 Get Outlook for ios
From: Linda Law <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 9:32:19 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF) < [email protected]> Subject: Vote No on Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35 Dear Council Members,
Please vote no on agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34,35 at the September 5, 2023 City Council meeting.
I don't even know where to start with my objections to these agenda items.
The proposed charter amendments are unnecessary and would be extremely costly. Over a million dollars to place these amendments on a March 2024 ballot is ridiculous.
There is no evidence of voter fraud that necessitates the city having a separate local election that requires voter id and requires the monitoring of ballot drop boxes.
The City has gotten itself involved in costly anti-housing lawsuits and settled with the Air Show operator for millions when the city is supposedly broke.
The City Council and or the City Attorney have no business determining what books are available in our public libraries.
That is the job of our librarians. Let them do their jobs.
Failing to recognize the transgender community in the revised Statement on Human Dignity is just shameful.
Censuring Council Member Moser for speaking the truth is beyond hypocritical. Having a known racist and anti-semite on the council should be called out every day. There are photos, tapes, and newspaper articles that prove that relationship.
Against staff recommendations, the mayor is recommending that the city choose the lowest ranked Federal Government Affairs lobbyist. Why is that happening?
Proposing that the city ban broad universal mask and vaccine mandates as a response to Covid 19 or its variants is just ill informed. Covid 19 continues to mutate and having mask and vaccine mandates available is just good public health policy.
Dissolving numerous boards with little or no public input is very troubling to say the least.
What's happening with the Climate Action Plan for the City? 1 Our high standards for the City Clerk position and other positions should continue.
Thank you for your time.
Moore, Tania
From: Galassi, Cecelia <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 12:58 PM
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF) Subject: Response to Sept. 5 City Council Agenda
September 4, 2023
To the Huntington Beach City Council:
I am writing to tell you that your latest planned actions are an outrage and that I will join other citizens of HB and Orange County in fighting your efforts now and as long as you try tooccupy your current positions.'m a 12-year homeowner in this city, I work full time in the city, and I'm raising a child here.
As far as I can tell, this is part of what you want to do, starting on Sept. 5:
.Item 15—spendtaxpayer money to hire two sets of lobbyists for the city because you want different rules than any other town in the state.
•...Item 16 - spendup to 2.8 million dollars to hire a medical management firm to fight and, it looks like, manipulate workers' compensation arrangements that are already in existence. • Item 19 -refuseto respond to the OC Grand Jury's report on drought. ....|tem 22 - spend$3,831,000 to continue to fight the state of California in your ongoing, tax-guzzling lawsuit (again, as if HB goes by different rules than the rest of the state-uh, no). •..Item 24-simplysteal funds from the Traffic Congestion relief Prop 42 fund to hire a grant writer. •Items 27, 28-In totally bad faith cancel a number of existing contracts and open up re-bidding (is that because you want to hire a friend's firm?).
•Item 29 - Ina total attack on the democratic vote that denied you the opportunity to change City Charter Amendments, you want to fund and arrange a new March 5, 2024 election, so you can try to force your wishes on all of us again.
•..Item 30-Appropriate1.2 million dollars from taxpayer funds for... "Business Unit." That's all the explanation you give: Business Unit.
1 •..Item 16-- I will join other citizens to fight your attack on freedom (Item 16) to censor the HB Library and its trained librarians so that citizens have less access to books that you —without training, without any definition of what youmean by "obscene" (there's an existing Supreme Court ruling on that, by the way) want to pick and choose. You also want to "part ways with the American Library Association." What the hell? You don't get to determine anybody's reading options. That's not your job, you aren't qualified to do it, and it is a complete attack on citizen freedoms. You want to deny the supportof experts and the recognized national organization joining libraries across the country.
We know you are attempting to copy what you have seen other power-greedy leaders do in Southern states. It appears you want HB to become like them, and that is a disaster. •Finally, the cowardly vote to rebuke Councilwoman Moser because she called out Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark'sdocumentedHolocaust denial record and racism. Van Der Mark's racism been publicly known since before 2018, and though she tries to cover it up and claim that her Latino background means she's not an anti- Semite, she has expressedracist views, and she has posted social media to that effect. In view of the fact that Moser has to watch her and most of you attack our civil liberties and use our money to do it, her frustration is understandable. Van der Mark has shown who she is, and slappingthe wrists of someone who calls it out is dishonest and petty.
We see you. We will continue to fight your actions and power grabs.
HB Resident Cecelia Galassi
2 Moore, Tania
From: laura sire < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:02 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: laura sire
Subject: Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34.35. (Agenda dated Sept 5, 2023) Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark, and Councilmembers Bolton, Burns, Kalmick, and Moser,
My name is Laura Sire. I moved to Huntington Beach with my family when I was 14 years old. I am now 75 years old so I've been here a long time, and have witnessed many changes over the decades. I was a realtor in this city for about 10 years, and then made a career change to teaching and taught 1st grade for 16 years. The last decade or so I've enjoyed volunteering and being of service to HB.
Currently, I've been experiencing some health issues which have necessitated me stepping back from my activities. However, I am writing today out of the urgency of the crisis I see the governance of Huntington Beach facing.
I am appalled at what has occurred since the council majority Strickland, Van Der Mark, McKeon, and Burns were sworn in December 2022. Public comments are heard but not really heard.
The "Thank you for being here" mechanically repeated by Mayor Strickland rings hollow as the CC majority deconstructs all that is positive, inclusive, compassionate, and sound city government with their robotic, pre-determined and thoughtless 4-3 votes.
That said, still in hopes of being heard I strongly ask for a NO vote on Agenda items 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34, and 35.
Although ALL should be voted down, #'s 30,31,32,34 and 35 particularly warrant NO votes:
-30. VOTE NO. Introducing city charter amendment ballot measures for Mar 5, 2023 primary election. *This item is the epitome of hypocrisy as it was brought forward by councilmembers who have repeatedly stated that we should follow and not deviate from our City Charter. This is written as only ONE agenda item and did not involve the electorate of our city. There are 3 measures but actually include many negative impacts such as wasted $$$, voter ID requirement and other conditions that make voting less accessible especially to those whose voices specifically NEED to be heard. *This gives the Mayor alone the power to cancel city council meetings. *$1,200,000 to be spent from City's general fund which is $ taxpayer $.
It solidifies the removal of the Pride Flag flying on city property.g *Overall #30 must be a NO vote. If it is passed and these amendments are on the March ballot, it will be a HUGE waste of money. When folks understand what these measures truly mean they will be voted down.
There will be a campaign to educate and protect HB and ALL people living here by and before March 5th.
THIS WILL NOT PASS ON MARCH 5TH!
-31 VOTE NO -Approve the dissolution of the various and many boards, commissions, and committees of HB. This is a clear and dangerous move to silence the voice of the people. It reeks of authoritarianism.
-32 VOTE NO, NO NO! Consider adhoc's proposed policy on statement of human dignity. After reading this abhorrent and insulting so called statement of human dignity, I find myself agreeing with Councilmember Burns, however this is the version that should be cancelled. This draft excludes the LGBTQIA+ community with an emphasis on those who identify as transgender. The fear and suffering that this would cause those individuals including the youth in our city is immeasurable and this statement is shameful and reprehensible.
-34 NO on Censure of Councilmember Moser. I watched the exchange between Councilmember Moser and Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark multiple times. Why is this on the agenda? Councilmember Moser was in control and simply asked needed questions of Van Der Mark when Mayor Strickland announced that the ad-hoc committee to amend the human dignity statement would include her.
Considering Councilmember Van Der Mark's social media history, removal from a school board, and photos with white supremacists, Councilmember Moser was performing her due diligence in representing all of the people of Huntington Beach in making her best effort at obtaining the truth. Councilmember VDM was the one who attacked Councilmember Moser, interrupting her and yelling at her. She was the one who breached decorum. It is obvious to anyone who watches the clip.
You owe Councilmember Moser an apology. And because of her highly emotional and hostile denial (which is in opposition to data) we the people of HB are still left wondering and wanting only to know the truth concerning the Councilmember who is in this leadership position. #35 proposed by Councilmember Van Der Mark is ignorant, reckless, and dangerous to the health and safety of HB residents. VOTE NO!
Sincerely,
Laura Sire
(she/her)
PS I along with other residents will be watching Tuesday. 2 Moore, Tania
From: george sire < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:55 PM
To: laura sire; [email protected]
Cc:
Subject: Re: Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34.35. (Agenda dated Sept 5, 2023) Nicely put together.
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
On Monday, September 4, 2023, 4:02 PM, laura sire <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark, and Councilmembers Bolton, Burns, Kalmick, and Moser,
My name is Laura Sire. I moved to Huntington Beach with my family when I was 14 years old. I am now 75 years old so I've been here a long time, and have witnessed many changes over the decades. I was a realtor in this city for about 10 years, and then made a career change to teaching and taught 1st grade for 16 years. The last decade or so I've enjoyed volunteering and being of service to HB.
Currently, I've been experiencing some health issues which have necessitated me stepping back from my activities. However, I am writing today out of the urgency of the crisis I see the governance of Huntington Beach facing.
I am appalled at what has occurred since the council majority Strickland, Van Der Mark, McKeon, and Burns were sworn in December 2022. Public comments are heard but not really heard.
The "Thank you for being here" mechanically repeated by Mayor Strickland rings hollow as the CC majority deconstructs all that is positive, inclusive, compassionate, and sound city government with their robotic, pre-determined and thoughtless 4-3 votes.
That said, still in hopes of being heard I strongly ask for a NO vote on Agenda items 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34, and 35.
Although ALL should be voted down, #'s 30,31,32,34 and 35 particularly warrant NO votes:
-30. VOTE NO. Introducing city charter amendment ballot measures for Mar 5, 2023 primary election.
*This item is the epitome of hypocrisy as it was brought forward by councilmembers who have repeatedly stated that we should follow and not deviate from our City Charter. This is written as only ONE agenda item and did not involve the electorate of our city. There are 3 measures but actually include many negative impacts such as wasted $$$, voter ID requirement and other conditions that make voting less accessible especially to those whose voices specifically NEED to be heard. *This gives the Mayor alone the power to cancel city council meetings. *$1,200,000 to be spent from City's general fund which is $ taxpayer $.
It solidifies the removal of the Pride Flag flying on city property.g *Overall #30 must be a NO vote. If it is passed and these amendments are on the March ballot, it will be a HUGE waste of money. When folks understand what these measures truly mean they will be voted down.
There will be a campaign to educate and protect HB and ALL people living here by and before March 5th.
THIS WILL NOT PASS ON MARCH 5TH!
-31 VOTE NO -Approve the dissolution of the various and many boards, commissions, and committees of HB. This is a clear and dangerous move to silence the voice of the people. It reeks of authoritarianism.
-32 VOTE NO, NO NO! Consider adhoc's proposed policy on statement of human dignity. After reading this abhorrent and insulting so called statement of human dignity, I find myself agreeing with Councilmember Burns, however this is the version that should be cancelled. This draft excludes the LGBTQIA+ community with an emphasis on those who identify as transgender. The fear and suffering that this would cause those individuals including the youth in our city is immeasurable and this statement is shameful and reprehensible.
-34 NO on Censure of Councilmember Moser. I watched the exchange between Councilmember Moser and Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark multiple times. Why is this on the agenda? Councilmember Moser was in control and simply asked needed questions of Van Der Mark when Mayor Strickland announced that the ad-hoc committee to amend the human dignity statement would include her. Considering Councilmember Van Der Mark's social media history, removal from a school board, and photos with white supremacists, Councilmember Moser was performing her due diligence in representing all of the people of Huntington Beach in making her best effort at obtaining the truth. Councilmember VDM was the one who attacked Councilmember Moser, interrupting her and yelling at her. She was the one who breached decorum. It is obvious to anyone who watches the clip.
You owe Councilmember Moser an apology. And because of her highly emotional and hostile denial (which is in opposition to data) we the people of HB are still left wondering and wanting only to know the truth concerning the Councilmember who is in this leadership position.
#35 proposed by Councilmember Van Der Mark is ignorant, reckless, and dangerous to the health and safety of HB residents. VOTE NO!
Sincerely,
Laura Sire
(she/her)
PS I along with other residents will be watching Tuesday. 2 Moore, Tania
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 4:47 PM
To: laura sire; [email protected]
Cc: laura sire
Subject: Re: Agenda items: 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34.35. (Agenda dated Sept 5, 2023) Laura, that is a great letter!! Thanks for letting me read it. I know you'll be there in spirit tomorrow night. V Sent from the all new AOL app for ios
On Monday, September 4, 2023, 4:02 PM, laura sire <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark, and Councilmembers Bolton, Burns, Kalmick, and Moser,
My name is Laura Sire. I moved to Huntington Beach with my family when I was 14 years old. I am now 75 years old so I've been here a long time, and have witnessed many changes over the decades. I was a realtor in this city for about 10 years, and then made a career change to teaching and taught 1st grade for 16 years. The last decade or so I've enjoyed volunteering and being of service to HB.
Currently, I've been experiencing some health issues which have necessitated me stepping back from my activities. However, I am writing today out of the urgency of the crisis I see the governance of Huntington Beach facing.
I am appalled at what has occurred since the council majority Strickland, Van Der Mark, McKeon, and Burns were sworn in December 2022. Public comments are heard but not really heard
The "Thank you for being here" mechanically repeated by Mayor Strickland rings hollow as the CC majority deconstructs all that is positive, inclusive, compassionate, and sound city government with their robotic, pre-determined and thoughtless 4-3 votes.
That said, still in hopes of being heard I strongly ask for a NO vote on Agenda items 15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34, and 35.
Although ALL should be voted down, #'s 30,31,32,34 and 35 particularly warrant NO votes:
-30. VOTE NO. Introducing city charter amendment ballot measures for Mar 5, 2023 primary election.
*This item is the epitome of hypocrisy as it was brought forward by councilmembers who have repeatedly stated that we should follow and not deviate from our City Charter. This is written as only ONE agenda item and did not involve the electorate of our city. There are 3 measures but actually include many negative impacts such as wasted $$$, voter ID requirement and other conditions that make voting less accessible especially to those whose voices specifically NEED to be heard. 1 *This gives the Mayor alone the power to cancel city council meetings. *$1,200,000 to be spent from City's general fund which is $ taxpayer $.
It solidifies the removal of the Pride Flag flying on city property.g *Overall #30 must be a NO vote. If it is passed and these amendments are on the March ballot, it will be a HUGE waste of money. When folks understand what these measures truly mean they will be voted down.
There will be a campaign to educate and protect HB and ALL people living here by and before March 5th.
THIS WILL NOT PASS ON MARCH 5TH!
-31 VOTE NO -Approve the dissolution of the various and many boards, commissions, and committees of HB. This is a clear and dangerous move to silence the voice of the people. It reeks of authoritarianism.
-32 VOTE NO, NO NO! Consider adhoc's proposed policy on statement of human dignity. After reading this abhorrent and insulting so called statement of human dignity, I find myself agreeing with Councilmember Burns, however this is the version that should be cancelled. This draft excludes the LGBTQIA+ community with an emphasis on those who identify as transgender. The fear and suffering that this would cause those individuals including the youth in our city is immeasurable and this statement is shameful and reprehensible.
-34 NO on Censure of Councilmember Moser. I watched the exchange between Councilmember Moser and Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark multiple times. Why is this on the agenda? Councilmember Moser was in control and simply asked needed questions of Van Der Mark when Mayor Strickland announced that the ad-hoc committee to amend the human dignity statement would include her. Considering Councilmember Van Der Mark's social media history, removal from a school board, and photos with white supremacists, Councilmember Moser was performing her due diligence in representing all of the people of Huntington Beach in making her best effort at obtaining the truth. Councilmember VDM was the one who attacked Councilmember Moser, interrupting her and yelling at her. She was the one who breached decorum. It is obvious to anyone who watches the clip.
You owe Councilmember Moser an apology. And because of her highly emotional and hostile denial (which is in opposition to data) we the people of HB are still left wondering and wanting only to know the truth concerning the Councilmember who is in this leadership position.
#35 proposed by Councilmember Van Der Mark is ignorant, reckless, and dangerous to the health and safety of HB residents. VOTE NO!
Sincerely,
Laura Sire
(she/her)
PS I along with other residents will be watching Tuesday. 2 Switzer, Donna
From: Jessamyn Garner < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:33 AM
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF) Subject: Please oppose agenda items 15, 16, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35 Dear Huntington Beach City Council,
I wish I could attend the meeting tonight, but unfortunately I was exposed to Covid over the weekend. I want to keep my neighbors safe so I plan to stay home.
As a resident of Huntington Beach, I am appalled by many items on tonight's agenda. The policies and decisions that are being considered are hurtful to minorities in this community and they do not represent my values of inclusion and integrity.
I urge you to oppose agenda items 15, 16, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, and 35.
Specifically, as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I reject the statement of Human Dignity that has been warped to include transphobic rhetoric that will directly impact my ability to live in this community.
I know based on previous behavior and voting records from the council that this email and the hundreds of other comments you will receive in the next 18 hours will not likely change your minds. Just know that your constituents are paying attention to your actions and we will vote accordingly. Making it harder for us to vote and passing threatening policies will not deter us from showing up to the polls. On the contrary, it will galvanize us and we will show up in even greater numbers.
We won't allow this city to continue to be led by hateful rhetoric and exclusionary policies.
Jessamyn Garner
(they/them)
Switzer, Donna
From: Fran Delaney < [email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 11:13 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Current City Council Agenda Items
Thank you for following up. These are the items that I would like to be given NO votes by City Council:
15,16,22,29,30,31,32,34, and 35.
On Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 9:37 AM, [email protected]<[email protected]> wrote:
Good morning, Fran:
Would you please clarify which agenda item you were referring to when you stated "724-240" in the list below? Thank you.
Sincerely,
Donna Switzer, CMC
Senior Deputy City Clerk
City of Huntington Beach, City Clerk's Office
Work (714) 374-1649
From: Fran Delaney < [email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 2:51 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF) <[email protected]>; [email protected] Subject: Current City Council Agenda Items
City Council Members,
1 I am a Huntington Beach resident and have lived at my home for 33 years. I am shocked and embarrassed on behalf of all residents by the outlandish and dangerous proposals put forth in the August 1, 2023 meeting and items on the agenda for the September 5th meeting.
I emphatically ask that you vote against these agenda items on September 5, 2023, City Council Meeting:
724-240
23-700 and all recommended actions
23-683 and all recommendations
23-734 and all recommended actions
23-731
23-738
I highly disapprove of the censure Councilwoman Moser for her comments made as concern for who would be placed on an Ad Hoc committee for changes to the Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity. She questioned underlying associations with Neo-Nazis and Proud Boys which have never been addressed. Councilwoman Van Der Merck's response was out of order and hysterical and by far more deserving of a censure.
I strongly disapprove of 1) streamlining, consolidating, and/or dissolving a select number of the City's Boards, Commissions, and Committees and Council Committees 2) the attempt to require voter ID's and monitoring on drop off ballot boxes, 3) changing the election cycles for the City Clerk and City Treasure, 4) changing the requirements for City Clerk. All of these actions are an attempt to control and limit the voice and votes of residents and are unnecessary and most likely illegal.
I am shocked at the proposed changes to the City's Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity and strongly oppose them. The verbiage is a direct attack on trans individuals, adults, and children and a veiled attempt to find reasons to ban books in the public library. These actions will also be found illegal and the City will become responsible for even more expensive court proceedings and fines.
In addition, the rapid and unstudied withdrawal from OCPA will result in a multmultimillion-dollar fine. This will be layered atop the unprecedented settlement to maintain partnerships for the air show, the legal fees to fight the State of California, the senseless and inflated salary increase for the City Attorney, and certainly the many fines and court proceedings that will take place, as a result, of the proposed actions in the September 5th meeting. All of these bloated expenses were unnecessary and made with little knowledge or care for fiscal responsibility and will most likely result in a needed tax increase for residents in the future. It's shameful both morally and fiscally.
2 Finally, an attempt to limit election access, and to attempt to stack elections to favor themselves and strip away the rights of particular groups of individuals is moving toward fascism, which I find atrocious and shameful for all of us who reside in this city. For those who don't see the similarity of these action to fascism, please read some of the descriptions of what these actions are, taken from Merriam Webster dictionary:
"... severe economic and social regimentation and forcible oppression of the opposition. A tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control." If the City tampers with elections such as what is proposed, that is exactly where we are.
Please read my requests and vote against the proposals listed above.
Fran Delaney-Barron
"Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has." ~ Margaret Mead
Switzer, Donna
From: Celeste Rybicki <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 7:53 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); [email protected] Subject: Disgusted but not Defeated, NO on items 15,16, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35 Dear City Council Majority,
I am sure I'm not the first to mention that the attempt to throw all these issues on the agenda today, the day after a holiday long weekend, is a slimy attempt to sneak them all in without giving the public adequate time to realize what you're doing. I don't believe this will change how you vote, you've proven time and time again you do not care how the residents of Huntington Beach really feel. However, I am writing to have it on record, so you cannot deny that your constituents have reached out in opposition.
I and strongly against censuring Councilwoman Moser. Nothing she said was incorrect or inappropriate, she repeated the same concerns many of us have about the Mayor Pro Tem. I do feel that GVDM lashing out against her, interrupting and calling her a liar was unprofessional and inappropriate. If you're going to consider censure I would direct that towards VanDerMark.
I am against the proposed amendments to the city charter. For a group that ran on keeping the city charter as is... I am so confused as to why this is even happening. I didn't vote for any of you so I'm not particularly shocked or disappointed but I assume many who voted for you do feel deceived.
I am so, so, so opposed to the modified Policy on Human Dignity. It is, to put it lightly, wholly undignified. If this offensive monstrosity passes I expect there to be so much public pushback causing embarrassment (and very likely loss of business) for our city. I can say from personal experience, in the past year I have had 3 pride flags stolen from my front yard and in the past 8 years I have had zero attempts at grooming or anything inappropriate towards my children by the HB librarians or public school system or drag queens, for that matter.
I'm writing this morning, not from a place of fear - because I am not afraid that you four (plus Gates, that's a whole other corrupt mess) can truly destroy our city. I'm writing because I have hope that the good, kind, honest and loving community I know here far far outnumbers you and your small-minded attempts. So here's one more email letting you know we see what you're trying to do. I oppose items 15,16, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35. I oppose your fascist, bigoted power grabs.
Celeste Rybicki
HB resident and mother of 3
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From: Levin, Shannon
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 6:07 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Fwd: Proposed Agenda for Sept. 5
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From: Jeanne Whitesell <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 10:19:12 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF) <[email protected]> Subject: Proposed Agenda for Sept. 5
Dear City Councils members,
I read the Agenda for the September 5 City Council meeting and want to state my concerns.
First I am appalled at Item 32, the Human Dignity document, which results in NO Dignity for some Huntington Beach citizens. Are we trying to take Huntington Beach back to the Dark Ages? Second, I'm also against Item 22, which will use reserve funds for lawyers' fees. Why are we supporting lawyers to bring more unnecessary lawsuits? There needs to be more information and openness on where this money is going.
Third, I'm concerned about Item 16 which seems to me to be an effort to damage one of the great institutions in HB, our wonderful libraries and librarians.
Other Agenda Items I'm opposed to are 15, 29, 30, 31, 34 and 35.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Whitesell
17922 Shoreham Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714-846-8978
[email protected]
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