CC - 2023-42 - Denouncing AntisemitismRESOLUTION NO. 2023-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, DENOUNCING
ANTISEMITISM
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead is committed to inclusion and advancement of diversity
and equity for people of all races, ethnicities, national origins, religions, ages, genders, and
backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead takes great pride in diversity and respect for all people,
and the Jewish community is an important part of the City's fabric, recognizing our diversity as a
key strength for the City and our character; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead supports national, state, and local government efforts
directed at eradicating antisemitism and all forms of hatred, and supports expanded education
programs, including Holocaust programs, to counter intolerance and discrimination; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead affirms that hatred and bias in any form are not
acceptable in our community. The City of Rosemead remains committed to our vision of
welcoming and serving the people of Rosemead to create a community that offers a premier quality
of life; and
WHEREAS, the Anti -Defamation League (AOL) recorded 3,697 incidents of assault,
harassment, and vandalism in 2022, a 36% increase over 2021 reported incidents. The AOL also
reported that widespread belief in antisemitic conspiracy theories and tropes nearly doubled since
2019 and remains at the highest levels in 30 years; and
WHEREAS, FBI Director Christopher Wray stated in November 2022, "63% of religious
hate crimes are motivated by antisemitism-targeting a group that makes up just 2.4% of our
population"; and
WHEREAS, the California Attorney General's 2021 Hate Crime in California Report
shows that hate crimes reported in California increased 32.6% over the prior year and remain at
their highest level since 2001, with anti-Jewish bias events increasing 32.2% from 115 to 152
incidents from 2020 to 2021; and
WHEREAS, any victims of antisemitism in the City of Rosemead are urged to report any
incidents - as hate crimes or bias -related events - so that local law enforcement can respond, track
such incidents, and bring perpetrators to justice; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead, on behalf of its citizens and as supporters and allies
of our Jewish community, does hereby proclaim the City of Rosemead's condemnation of
antisemitism. The City of Rosemead strongly stands against hate, bias, or violence based on
identity and remains committed to the principles of nondiscrimination and human rights.
THE ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That the City of Rosemead condemns all forms of hate, racism, and violence
perpetrated, tolerated, or encouraged by any group or individual.
SECTION 2: That the City of Rosemead supports our Jewish community members and
condemns racism, intolerance, hate, and violent attacks against them.
SECTION 3: That the City of Rosemead recognizes the International Holocaust
Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism as "a certain perception of
Jews, which may be expressed as hatred towards Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of
antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward
Jewish community institutions and religious facilities."
SECTION 4: That the City of Rosemead will continue to work alongside the American
Jewish Committee, the Anti -Defamation League, the United States Conference of Mayors, and
Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys to combat and denounce
antisemitism.
SECTION 5: That the City of Rosemead is committed to protecting all residents and
families no matter their ethnicity, national origin, race, faith, sexual orientation, or gender and is
committed to inclusion and advancing equity and justice for all people. Every person in Rosemead
deserves to be treated fairly, with dignity, and to have their humanity, existence, history, and
contributions valued.
SECTION 6: Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act. The City Council
finds that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable
indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as
defined in Section 15378) of the State CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title
14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment,
directly or indirectly. Further, if the activity is deemed a project this City Council finds that this
Resolution is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
SECTION 7: Certification. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
SECTION 8: Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of July, 2023.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
hel H. Richman, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
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Ericka Hemandez, City Clerk
1, Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 2023-42 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City
of Rosemead, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 25t day of July, 2023,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: ARMENTA, CLARK, DANG, LOW, LY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Ericka H6dandez,City Clerk