HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2017-16RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 16
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUING TO BE A COMMUNITY
THAT SUPPORTS ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS
WHEREAS, National City has a rich and proud history of diversity that has
been shaped by the cultural and economic contributions of immigrants from around the
world, and immigrants and refugees continue to be vital to our shared prosperity as a City;
and
WHEREAS, National City is home to nearly 25,000 immigrants and refugees,
which represents nearly two out of every five of the City's residents, and approximately
72% of all households speak a language other than English at home; and
WHEREAS, the City of National City is uniquely situated in the heart of a
booming binational region, just miles from the world's busiest land border crossing, which
has fostered economic, social, and cultural ties across the border; and
WHEREAS, the City of National City recognizes that all people are deserving
of assurance of the basic principles of equity and human rights, guaranteed to all people by
the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby declares National City to continue to be a City that serves and protects
its residents and visitors with constitutional rights and due process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council directs City departments
and encourages local businesses, and charitable organizations to work with refugee and
immigrant organizations to help provide services to families relocating to the City of
National City and integrating into our communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of National City calls upon the
President and Congress to do the following:
1. LIMIT POWERS WITHOUT WARRANT by enacting legislation that amends 8
USC 1357 (a) to reflect the same limitations on warrantless law enforcement
activities that apply across the country and adhere to constitutional protections.
2. LIMIT JURISDICTION within which officers can exercise the limited power without
warrant by amending federal regulation 8 CFR 287.1 to refer to a distance which is
strictly necessary, is supported by clear, articulable facts related to national
security, and is determined in consultation with local government and local
communities through public hearings.
3. LIMIT PROFILING by issuing new agency guidance or enacting legislation that
prohibits profiling in all routine immigration enforcement, without exception for the
border region, and clarifies the limits on profiling in a non -routine enforcement.
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Resolution No. 2017 — 16
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of February 7.
n Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mic ael R. Daila, fifty Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George a Eiser, III
Interim City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on February
7, 2017 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Mendivil, Morrison.
Nays: Councilmembers Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY:
RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
City C erk of the CI of Ntional City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-16 of the City of National City, California, passed and adopted
by the Council of said City on February 7, 2017.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy