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RES-2025-025RESOLUTION NO. 2025-025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM REAFFIRMING THE CITY OF ANAHEIM'S DESIGNATION AS A WELCOMING CITY THAT RESPECTS THE DIGNITY OF ALL PEOPLE AND PROMOTES AN ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS INCLUSION FOR ALL OUR RESIDENTS WHEREAS, the CITY OF ANAHEIM ("CITY") was established by immigrants 167 years ago, and our history is one of welcoming those seeking the opportunity for a better life, and we continue to draw strength from that diversity; and WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim is the loth largest city in California and has a population of 360,000 people, where nearly 40 percent of all Anaheim residents are immigrants or children of immigrants; and WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim is a diverse community where there are 40 different languages spoken by a variety of immigrant populations and nearly 60 percent of residents speak another language other than English in their home; and WHEREAS, foreign -born Anaheim residents are a vital part of our local economy and community, bringing fresh perspectives and new ideas, starting businesses, contributing to the vibrant diverse community that we all value and playing an important role in the success of our local economy; and WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim is also well established as a world -class destination that welcomes more than 25 million visitors annually from all over the world and who come to Anaheim to enjoy our first-class amenities and safe environment and drive a positive economic impact on our City; and WHEREAS, community efforts that promote understanding and bridge our long-term residents and newcomers is crucial by encouraging and preserving Anaheim's welcoming environment; and WHEREAS, fostering a welcoming environment and treating all people with compassion and respect, regardless of race, ethnicity, place of origin, or citizenship status enhances Anaheim's cultural fabric, economic growth, global competitiveness and overall prosperity for current and future generations; and WHEREAS, Anaheim is committed to ensuring a welcoming and neighborly atmosphere in our community, where all people, including immigrants and refugees, are welcomed, accepted and encouraged to participate fully in civic, economic and social life; and WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim passed a Resolution in October 2017 designating itself as a Welcoming City and initiating efforts to partner with local stakeholders, school districts and nonprofit organizations to ensure that all our residents feel welcome and safe; and WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim also became a member of Welcoming America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting communities that are committed to fostering a vibrant and welcoming community for all residents; and WHEREAS, the Anaheim Police Department and Anaheim Fire & Rescue have worked tirelessly to develop strong and trusted relationships between immigrant communities and public safety that are a foundation for a safer and stronger community; and WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim complies with all Federal and State laws, including well -established California law that safeguards immigrants; and WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim, the Anaheim Police Department and Anaheim Fire & Rescue have no active role in the enforcement of federal immigration policies and have a responsibility to maintain public safety for all residents and visitors regardless of citizenship status; and WHEREAS, Anaheim is a safer community when all people feel safe reporting crimes to the Anaheim Police Department, which operates under a policy of treating all persons in a professional and courteous manner regardless of their citizenship. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Anaheim, that the City of Anaheim reaffirms its commitment to being a Welcoming City and sustaining a community where all of our residents feel welcome, safe and able to fully participate in, and contribute to our city' s civic, economic and social life; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Anaheim commits to keeping all residents informed through communications channels including our website, libraries, community centers, social media and other public spaces; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Anaheim will continue to maintain City privacy policies aimed at protecting the privacy of our residents in accordance with State and Federal laws; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Anaheim encourages comprehensive immigration reform that includes creation of a reasonable legal pathway to citizenship and keeps families together; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Anaheim commits to continue ensuring world -class city services are accessible to all our residents and visitors regardless of their citizenship status or primary language; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Anaheim will continue to work with our community stakeholders, schools, nonprofits and resort partners to foster a welcoming environment for all of our residents and visitors. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim this 8 day of April , 2025 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz and Maahs NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CITY OF ANAHEIM By: MAYOR OF CITY OF ANAHEIM AT E CIT LERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM 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. 2025-025 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim City Council held on the 81h day of April, 2025 by the following vote of the members thereof: AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz and Maahs NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this gch day of April, 2025. Cl ERK OF THE CITY F ANAHEIM (SEAL)