From: Grosvenor, Stacey A - Xylem
To: [email protected]
Cc: Stacey Grosvenor
Subject: Supplemental Communication for City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Date: Monday, September 16, 2024 4:06:04 PM
Attachments: Grosvenor_Supplemental Communication regarding Ordinance 4326.docx You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Attached is my written communication regarding the adoption of Ordinance 4326 on the Tuesday evening agenda.
I am submitting this attachment for distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of agenda Item 12 (24-634).
Thank you,
Stacey Grosvenor
601 21st Street
Huntington Beach, CA
92648
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9/17/2024
12 (24-634)
I would like to speak out regarding the adoption of Ordinance Number 4326. I have a bit more to say than a two minute spoken time limit will allow, and so I’m submitting my written comments here under the Supplemental Communications for City Council consideration prior to vote.
Ordinance 4326 states that matters of student sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression are subject matters which are extremely private and highly personal in nature for both parent and child, yet for some reason, our City Council majority wants our city to insert itself into these private family matters.
The part that seems to be overlooked is that AB 1955 does not prevent notification to parents. It just does not require notification to the parents. Each person’s situation is unique, and the State seems to understand that. From what I can see, the State of California is trying to stay out of these personal and private matters and leave such conversations upon the parent and the child to have together in the way that best fits for each particular family.
So why in Huntington Beach do we feel the need to insert ourselves into this parent and child relationship? Why should this become a municipal affair? This Ordinance reeks of anti-LGBTQ+ ideologies just like one that led to the removal of the gay pride flag here in Huntington Beach. Laws like these are born out of intolerance and discrimination, and hastily authored by th ose who are so caught up in their agenda of hate that they don’t take the time to even reason things through . How do we even intend to enforce this parental notification requirement? Has that even been thought through? What constitutes as “knowledge” or “information” related to a chil d’s sexual orientation? Is it based on conversation with the child, observation of the child, or just a hunch? If a boy is wearing a Taylor Swift t-shirt, is his teacher or the librarian required to make a judgement call about whether that boy might be gay? What’s next? An anonymous tip line?
Unlike our Ordinance 4326, AB1955 is an easy thing to measure. It does not require that teachers “out” their students. It’s a very simple law to understand. If a teacher speaks with the student’s parents, then they do, and if they don’t, they don’t. It’s simple and straight forward. There is no requirement to fulfill. But here in Huntington Beach we’ve opened up a pandoras box for ourselves, because in our haste to stamp out any gay tendencies that might be brewing in our children, we have failed to think through all of the consequences this Ordinance may bring.
And aren’t our city council majority members supposed to be fiscal conservatives? Why would you want to spend our hard earned tax dollars on a legal fight with the State of California over this matter? Is this really something that we need our City Attorney to become occupied with? Does he not have enough matters of real consequence to deal with? Is our City Attorney really going to be initiating legal action against the State of California on behalf of any Huntington Beach parent who feels their rights have been violated due to AB 1955 ? Is this h ow we want our tax dollars spent?
I am also shaking my head at how passage of this Ordinance was supposedly needed to protect our city’s economy. Ordinance chapter 1.23.030 Item A states that “the City of Huntington Beach has a direct interest in protecting…the City’s economy by the impact of this State Legislation (AB 1955).” How is our city’s economy going to be negatively affected by AB 1955? My understanding is that this conclusion of our city’s pending economic doom was derived from Mayor Van Der Mark, who felt that businesses in Huntington Beach would move out of our city, given Elon Musk’s comment about moving his Hawthorne, CA SpaceX business to Texas as a result of AB 1955.
The truth is that he wants to lower his company’s taxes, and payroll costs, and is using the news about AB 1955 to stir up anti -LGBTQ+ rhetoric. But apparently our conservative city council majority cannot see through the smoke and mirrors. Just remember: There are two sides to the political aisle. Do you think it’s only far right conservative Republicans that own businesses in our city? You can offend just as many business owners on the right as those who are on the left and middle.
I continue to recommend that our council majority press the stop button on this Ordinance. It will only serve to increase the growing culture wars in our city, and will lead to nothing but wasted tax dollars and complications for so many city personnel who work in teaching and the caring of our children.
Respectfully,
Stacey Grosvenor
24 year resident and homeowner, Huntington Beach
From: Linda Moon
To: [email protected]
Subject: 9-17-24 City Council Agenda Item 12
Date: Monday, September 16, 2024 6:48:35 PM
Dear Councilmembers,
I write in opposition to City Council Item 12, Ordinance 24-634, the Parents' Right to Know Ordinance.
This ordinance again assumes incorrectly that the City of Huntington Beach is immune from the duty to comply with State laws due to its Charter Status. Further, it absurdly requires city employees to become gender behavior reporters, something far beyond their designated job requirements. Besides being most likely illegal, I'm sure it violates the collective bargaining agreements that the City holds with its collective bargaining organizations. Also, the authorization of the City Attorney's office to represent private citizens in civil litigation against school boards is outrageous, constitutes an inappropriate use of public funds and resources and is clearly beyond the charter stated responsibilities of the City Attorney's office.
I urge you to reconsider adoption of this ordinance.
Linda Sapiro Moon
Huntington Beach, 50 year resident
From: Harry McLachlan
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF) Subject: CC Mtng. Sept. 17, 2024
Date: Monday, September 16, 2024 11:29:30 PM
Attachments: Huntington Beach City Counci lSept. 17, 2024.docx See attached word document.
Huntington Beach Special City Council Meeting Sept. 17, 2024 Agenda Item 26
I’m Harry McLachlan, I live in Huntington Beach.
I am writing in opposition to Agenda Item 26-634. Another ordinance to impose the MAGA 5’s version of morality and “family values” on to the citizens of Huntington Beach.
It is no secret that much of this vitriol stems from the propaganda spewed weekly from the Calvary Chapel cult and embraced by the MAGA 5, and the 3 MAGA Stooges that hope to be elected in November. Well, Stooges, the state audit on the corrupt airshow settlement should be revealed before the election, and the undying support of the MAGA 5 will be hung around your necks like an albatross. Be afraid. Be very afraid. Justice is coming. Your Hubris is doing you in!
Vote no on this ordinance! (Bet you don’t!)
I am also writing in support of Agenda Item 26.
I have attended many city council meetings and can’t help noticing the discrepancy of onsite police presence at certain meetings. I have also noticed an occasional jackass sporting a visible sheathed knife. WTF? Please vote yes on 26.
From: Cathey Ryder
To: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda Items on 9/17/2024
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 7:59:29 AM
Agenda Items on 9/17/2024
Mayor, Mayor Pro Team and City Council members,
HB Homeowners and voters for 39 years- Multiple topics this on agenda.
As a community volunteers for Huntington Beach Art programs that are offered for children, we have questions about the new parent’s right to know ordinance. If we see 2 8 year old girls holding hands, do we report it and to whom? If a boy is wearing a shirt with Taylor Swift, is that reportable?Will there be log or form that volunteers will use? Will we be given parent/guardian information?Will there be training or written materials for volunteers?We have many more questions and so far very vague answers or no real understanding of even where to get answers.
Has the city filed their lawsuit against Amplify Energy for the 2021 oil spill? Time is of the essence.
Has the CEQA for the Pacific Air Show been completed? Will HB residents see the results with the need to do a public records request.Transparency was a campaign promise in 2022.
It is definitely time to make the City Council Chambers a safer environment. We urge the council to explore all options with the HBPD so EVERY attendee feels safe.
We are also pleased to see a vote for the adoption of the June 2024 HB in Motion Huntington Beach Mobility Implementation Plan.
We applaud the multiple times at each city council meeting when the council votes 7-0 on actual city issues like water and sewer lines, street improvements, public safety and community programs.
Let’s return to the real business of the city and practice good governance.
CJ and Bob Ryder
From: K Carroll
To: [email protected]; CITY COUNCIL (INCL. CMO STAFF) Subject: Comments CC Mtg. 9/17/2024
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 8:42:35 AM
Greetings Mayor Van Der Mark, Pro Tem Pat Burns, Illustrious Councilmen McKeon and Strickland:
Sharing comments on a few Agenda Items:
Item 24-619 OCPA
Huge CONGRATULATIONS for taking action to mitigate the City's Electric Expense followed with all residents that were being duped, especially vulnerable senior citizens and coordinating the smooth transition with ZERO COST or ramifications! 24-634 Right to Know
Another victory on the horizon. What our kids do in school IS parent's business. Thank you for putting this on the agenda and moving the item forward. 23-571 Tank Farm
No more high density. This WILL create more traffic congestion and wear and tear on our infrastructure. Can we please put this this to rest once and for all. Really, low income housing on the beach too? This will be a forever negative high density footprint in HB right across from the beach.
24-672 Security
How interesting that the people that are proposing this item to have apparatus to detect guns are the same people that have spewed hatred and false narratives and fed the news false narratives and conducted cattle calls. The same two people that bullied and did the same to Tito Ortiz. The same people that do cattle calls where people come from out of HB..including authors of the books that are relocated in the library. It's never about what is right for the majority citizens; it is about their hatred for conservatives and hatred for HB. You can see it from their fan base vs. the conservative fan base. I recall the night the conservatives took their seat on the dias...these three totally ignored the four WINNERS and felt forced to shake the extended hands of the just voted in. I also remember when the previous majority including Moser and Kalmick had police escort them to the chambers (legends in their own minds) when me and some others were driving thru the parking lot in protest. No more than 20 cars...Driving thru the parking lot in a circle for at most ten minutes. One time. They also had someone taking down license plates. We were such a threat. The horns, I guess were a threat.
They were paraded from the police station in front of the circling cars surrounded by police while Erik Peterson was watching the cars drive around and talking to various people and waving at some drivers who waved at him..yes, we were waving at Erik Peterson....very threatening, we were. No signs, no yelling just riding around in circles.
We have security..our police officers who are trained and many in different areas. Here they are trying to take our guns away. What about conceal and carry? How about they tell the truth and converse like mature adults instead of making rude and immature faces, smirks, gestures and attacking sarcastic comments, walking out of meetings, shaking fingers and savoring their fans' poor behavior. They are nurturing and feeding this unsafe behavior...that could carry out into the parking lot. How about we look at where the trouble is coming from? I do believe the last several meetings have improved. I believe many are getting the message that they will be escorted out and it is working.
As always, thank you for reading my comments and considering. I respect and am so grateful for everything you have accomplished and the promises you have kept.
Best regards,
Kris Carroll