RES-2020-044 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-044
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM TO STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH ANAHEIM'S
ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY AND DENOUNCE
DISCRIMINATION DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
WHEREAS, the United States has a rich history of immigration from nations all over the
world, creating diverse communities in cities throughout the country, including in Anaheim,
California; and
WHEREAS, over 16% of the City of Anaheim's population is of Asian descent; and
WHEREAS, the growth of the Asian community in the City has greatly contributed to the
economic growth and success of City of Anaheim; and
WHEREAS, many of the City of Anaheim's essential workers at the frontlines of the
COVID-19 pandemic in health care, first responders, supermarkets, and other service industries
are of Asian descent;
WHEREAS, hate crimes, discrimination, and aggression against Asian Americans are on
the rise throughout the country as Asian American ethnic groups are being blamed for the COVID-
19 outbreak; and
WHEREAS,scientists have confirmed that the COVID-19 disease does not respect borders
and is not caused by ethnicity, and the World Health Organization has cautioned against using
geographic descriptors because such characterizations can fuel ethnic and racial discrimination;
and
WHEREAS, it is critical that the City of Anaheim take leadership and stand in solidarity
with its Asian American communities to send a message that discriminatory behavior will not be
tolerated; and
WHEREAS, all persons are encouraged to report any such discriminatory incidents to the
proper authorities for investigation; and
WHEREAS,the City Council wishes to affirm its commitment to the well-being and safety
of its Asian American community members and ensure they know they are not alone and that the
City is committed to ending the spread of bigotry.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Anaheim
denounce any acts of discrimination and joins cities, counties, and states across the country in
affirming its commitment to the safety and well-being of Asian Americans and in combatting
crimes targeting them as follows:
• 1. Strongly condemns and denounces anti-Asian sentiment in any form; and
2. Calls on local law enforcement to work with the State and Federal law enforcement
officials to investigate and document all credible reports of COVID-19 related hate
crimes and threats.
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THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Anaheim this 12 day of May , 2020 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Barnes,
Brandman, Moreno, Kring, and O'Neil
NOES:None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN:None
CITY OF ANAHEIM
By: /.
AY• ' S THE C'TY OF • AHEIM
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF HE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, THERESA BASS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing is the
original Resolution No. 2020-044 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim
City Council held on the 12th day of May, 2020 by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno,
Kring and O'Neil
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 12th day of May, 2020.
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CITY CLER 1 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
(SEAL)