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Adopt Resolution to Oppose the Trump Administration's and the Department of Homeland <br />Security's Change to the Public Charge Rule <br />October 1, 2019 <br />Page 2 <br />Following direction received at the September 17, 2019 City Council meeting, the City Manager is <br />recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution (Exhibit 1) to oppose the Trump <br />Administration's and the Department of Homeland Security's change to the public charge rule as <br />applied to legal permanent residency applications. <br />The City of Santa Ana opposes this change because of the negative impact the proposed rule <br />would have on our immigrant communities' access to vital services and cost -saving initiatives that <br />keep families healthy and on the path towards economic self-sufficiency and success. <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 — Community Health, Livability, <br />Engagement & Sustainability. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There are no environmental impacts associated with this action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact at this time. <br />Exhibit: 1. Resolution <br />55C-2 <br />