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WHEREAS, the DHS recognizes the significant negative economic impact threatened by its proposed rule, explicitly stating that it "may have downstream and upstream impacts on state and local economies, large and small businesses, and individuals," and describing the risk to a wide range of economic activity from healthcare providers and pharmacies, manufacturers, landlords, grocery retailers, and agricultural producers; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana was established by immigrants 150 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 Santa Ana has a population of over 360,000 people, where nearly forty percent of all Santa Ana residents are immigrants or children of immigrants; and WHEREAS, fostering a welcoming environment and treating all individuals with compassion and respect, regardless of race, ethnicity, place of origin, or citizenship status enhances Santa Ana's cultural fabric, economic growth, global competitiveness and overall prosperity for current and future generations; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana is committed to its residents and will provide important information and resources to our immigrant communities; and WHEREAS, Santa Ana must stand against national policies and rules that target the health and safety of our immigrant neighbors and communities, regardless of status. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The City of Santa Ana opposes the Trump Administration's and the Department of Homeland Security's proposed change to the public charge rule as applied to legal permanent residency applications because of the negative impact the proposed rule would have on our immigrant communities' access to vital services and cost -saving initiatives that keep families healthy and on the path towards economic self-sufficiency and success. Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. #10339v2 Resolution No. 2019-XXX 55C-4 Page 2 of 3