From: K Carroll
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); [email protected] Subject: City Council Meeting Agenda November 21, 2023: Items 23-995, 23-1020 & 23-1021 Date: Monday, November 20, 2023 1:06:13 PM
Greetings Mayor Strictland, Pro Tem Gracey Van Der Mark and Councilmen Pat Burns and Casey McKeon:
Thank you again for all that you have accomplished through lighting speed during this first year reign. The citizens have reaped huge benefits
from your actions and continuous
momentum to stay true to the culture of HB and its roots and improve
the quality of life for
both long term residents, incoming residents and visitors. Promises made, promises kept.
I would like to share my opinions on three 11/21/23 Agenda Items:
Item 23-995: Sober Living. Please deny appeal. These sober living houses are a scam and help little. They use up insurance and kick the addicted out into the homeless population that has caused for years an uptick in crime and financial burden on HB, not to mention reduced home values in residential areas where they reside and well as cause a nuisance to surrounding neighbors.
Item 23-1020: Veterans:
Don't waste the staff's time. Frankly, I am somewhat amazed that Moser would bring this up now as we have had in place a homeless plan in effect for years.
Moser often applauded the progress. Moser knows that Veterans are part of the homeless population and has done nothing to maintain accountability that was
already put in effect
during her term. Moser is politicizing NOW using Veterans as pawns the same as she did for the flag issue and Interfaith Council. Divisive. Of course, Veterans should not be homeless! The only homeless she continued to highlight during her term were kids and children. BTW, I have seen none of those. Only addicts, mentally ill and a few who did not appear to have any symptoms; but, appeared to be homeless. In my opinion, someone needs to be assigned to cover all the accountability metrics with a quarterly report or even monthly.
Item 23-1021: Autism:
Similar to my reasons above. Why is Moser using this one disability as a political pawn. There are so many other disabilities. HB welcomes all people with disabilities and no disabilities. Divisive.
Moser is politicizing a disability. How does one
disability deserve more recognition than the others?
The City Council should not be involved
in making this determination which disabilities are recognized or highlighted. That is disrespectful to other disabilities.
Wishing you all a Thanksgiving filled with blessings, laughter and yummy goodness.
Best regards,
Kris Carroll
11/21/2023
19(23-1020)
From: Carol Daus
To: [email protected]
Subject: In favor of #19 and #20
Date: Monday, November 20, 2023 8:03:42 PM
Dear Council Members,
I am in favor of Council Member Moser's proposals #19 and #20.
Veterans are at greater risk of homelessness than non-veterans and in California where housing costs are exorbitant, it's especially problematic. I have discussed this with volunteers at Huntington Beach Public Library's Veterans Resource Center, and everyone there agrees that greater local resources are needed for this population. Council Member Moser's proposal is an important step in addressing this serious problem.
I am also in favor of her proposal to review the feasibility of making Huntington Beach a Certified Autism Destination. I know parents with children with autism who don't travel at all because they feel their children are unwelcome in hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions.
Most hospitality staff are unfamiliar with the needs of these individuals, and can even make inappropriate remarks when a child appears to be acting up. An educational program addressing the needs of neurodiverse children and their families while on vacation would be helpful for Huntington Beach's hospitality industry. Mesa, Arizona, was the first city in the U.S. to receive this designation and it seems to be working. It would be beneficial to network with these cities to find out how they implemented their programs.
Thanks,
Carol Daus
Huntington Beach resident, 28 years
From: Celeste Rybicki
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); [email protected] Subject: In support of Item 20 and the item addressing veteran homelessness Date: Monday, November 20, 2023 9:57:18 PM
Dear HB city council members,
I’m writing to show support and implore you to vote yes on the items Councilmember Natalie Moser is bringing forth to explore becoming a Certified Autism Destination and to explore options to address specifically unhoused veterans in Huntington Beach. Both issues put us on a path of really prioritizing the inclusivity and caring nature we want to be known for. I think it would be so good for our city and such a positive action by the council.
Thank you,
Celeste
HB resident
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); Cheri Atkinson Subject: Yes on Item 19 and 20 on HB City Council Agenda Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 8:30:21 AM
I am writing in favor, and a yes vote on Items 19 and 20 Cheri Atkinson LCSW
HB Residenr
From: Debbi Parrott
To: CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF); [email protected] Subject: Agenda item 19 and 20
Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 8:49:26 AM
Please address homelessness in our veteran community and make HB an certified autism destination. Support item 19 and 20. Thanks, Debbi Parrott-- With gratitude,
Debbi Parrott