RES-2020-070RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 0 7 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM IN SOLIDARITY WITH PEACEFUL
PROTEST AS AN AVENUE TO ACHIEVE CHANGE
WHEREAS, Anaheim residents, businesses, and City Government support one another
when we are hurting, and today is no exception; and
WHEREAS, many of us feel anguish and pain caused by the horrific killing of George
Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota while in police custody; and
WHEREAS, the anguish, suffering, and pain caused by injustice, racism, and hate as
evidenced by this senseless murder are reverberating throughout our country, county and city;
and
WHEREAS, we stand with the African American members of our community, with all
people of color in our community, with all those who have been marginalized and
disenfranchised, and with the entire Anaheim community who stands with them; and
WHEREAS, Anaheim's city employees operate under a set of principles that values all
members of our community; and
WHEREAS, our Police Department is committed to community policing as the best way
to protect public safety, and is proud to have been the first law enforcement agency in Orange
County to require body -worn cameras and the only to utilize a Police Review Board; and
WHEREAS, the Anaheim City Council supports peaceful protests in our City that can
serve as a critical tool for public awareness, expression, and demand for change; and
WHEREAS, we equally condemn violence, vandalism, and lawless riots, often fueled by
outside agitators; and
WHEREAS, the recent waves of demonstrations and protests in Anaheim were almost
completely without violence or vandalism due to communication, respect, and partnership of our
residents, businesses, and city workforce.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Anaheim
stands in solidarity with those who protest peacefully against injustice, racism and hate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Anaheim thanks its
residents, businesses, and municipal employees who partnered to ensure that. these
demonstrations were a positive, learning experience for the vast majority of those who
participated.
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THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Anaheim this 23rd day of June _,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
OF ANAHEIM
ATTEST -
CITY CLERK F THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
F 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. 2020-070 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim
City Council held on the 2311 day of June. 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 30th day of June. 2020.
(SEAL)
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM