RES-2021-033 RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT
TO STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH ANAHEIM'S ASIAN
AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITIES AND
DENOUNCE DISCRIMINATION
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 17%of the City of Anaheim's population is of Asian and Pacific Islander
descent; and
WHEREAS, the growth of Asian Pacific Islander (API) communities 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 API descent; and
WHEREAS, hate crimes, discrimination, and aggression against APIs are on the rise
throughout the country as API 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, about 31% of Asian Americans report having been subject to discrimination
since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Pew Research Center report; and
WHEREAS, in response to the alarming escalation in xenophobia resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian Pacific Planning and Policy Council, Chinese for Affirmative
Action, and the Asian American Studies Department of San Francisco State University launched
the Stop AAPI Hate reporting center on March 19, 2020. The center tracks and responds to
incidents of hate, violence,harassment, discrimination, shunning, and child bullying against Asian
Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Stop AAPI Hate reporting center reported over 3,795 incidents against
Asian American and Pacific Islanders from March 19, 2020, through February 28, 2021; and
WHEREAS, three deadly shootings targeted Asian American businesses in Atlanta,
Georgia on March 16, 2021;
WHEREAS, violent attacks have particularly intensified against Asian senior citizens
across the United States and such xenophobia and discrimination can have a range of adverse
physical and mental health consequences for stigmatized groups and their communities; and
WHEREAS, APIs in the State of California are increasingly concerned about their safety
and well-being, given the rise of hate crimes and other racially motivated attacks; and
WHEREAS, it is critical that the City of Anaheim take leadership and stand in solidarity
with its API 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 of Anaheim approved Resolution No. 2020-044 on May 12, 2020, to
stand in solidarity with Anaheim's Asian American Community and denounce discrimination due
to coronavirus; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to reaffirm its commitment to the well-being and
safety of its API 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
reaffirming its commitment to the safety and well-being of Asian Pacific Islander communities
and in combatting crimes targeting them as follows:
1. Strongly condemns and denounces anti-Asian Pacific Islander 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 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 1 3,; day of April , 2021 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Diaz, Brandman,
Moreno, Valencia, and O'Neil
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF A. AHEIM
By: AiliIM YOI' •F 'HE ! ITY 11 ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
CITY CLE' OF THE CITYe 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. 2021-033 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim
City Council held on the 13th day of April, 2021 by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Diaz, Brandman, Moreno,
Valencia and O'Neil
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 14th day of April, 2021.
CITY CL' K OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
(SEAL)