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WHEREAS, the DHS recognizes the significant negative economic impact <br />threatened by its proposed rule, explicitly stating that it "may have downstream and <br />upstream impacts on state and local economies, large and small businesses, and <br />individuals," and describing the risk to a wide range of economic activity from healthcare <br />providers and pharmacies, manufacturers, landlords, grocery retailers, and agricultural <br />producers; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana was established by immigrants 150 years ago, <br />and our history is one of welcoming those seeking the opportunity for a better life and we <br />continue to draw strength from that diversity; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana has a population of over 360,000 people, where <br />nearly forty percent of all Santa Ana residents are immigrants or children of immigrants; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, fostering a welcoming environment and treating all individuals with <br />compassion and respect, regardless of race, ethnicity, place of origin, or citizenship status <br />enhances Santa Ana's cultural fabric, economic growth, global competitiveness and <br />overall prosperity for current and future generations; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana is committed to its residents and will provide <br />important information and resources to our immigrant communities; and <br />WHEREAS, Santa Ana must stand against national policies and rules that target <br />the health and safety of our immigrant neighbors and communities, regardless of status. <br />BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS <br />FOLLOWS: <br />Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and <br />declares as follows: <br />A. The City of Santa Ana opposes the Trump Administration's and the Department <br />of Homeland Security's proposed change to the public charge rule as applied <br />to legal permanent residency applications because of the negative impact the <br />proposed rule would have on our immigrant communities' access to vital <br />services and cost -saving initiatives that keep families healthy and on the path <br />towards economic self-sufficiency and success. <br />Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the <br />City Council and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this <br />Resolution. <br />Resolution No. 2019-085 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />