HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-101 Compassionate Community for all Residents and Visitors - ImmigrantsRESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 101
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
IN SUPPORT OF CREATING A COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY
FOR 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, in the border region, national policies that direct federal agencies,
including Customs and Border protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, can
lead to racial profiling and infringement of civil rights, diminishing the quality of life of
residents in National City; 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 City employees will serve all residents, and
City services will be accessible to all residents, regardless of immigration status.
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 thefollowing:
1. LIMIT POWERS WITHOUT WARRANT by enacting legislation that amends 8
USC I357(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.
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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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City
as follows:
SECTION 1. That the National City Council calls upon all City residents and all City
Departments and employees to speak out against acts of bullying, discrimination, and hate
violence and to stand up for those who are targeted for such acts.
SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of National opposes immigration raids
and calls upon the President of the United States of America to continue the Deferred
Action for Childhood Arrivals ("DACA") policy, and encourages our Members of Congress to
get to work on a commonsense immigration reform that is fair and humane and that
recognize the economic and cultural contributions of immigrants to our local communities,
state, and Country.
SECTION 3. That in accordance with State and Federal laws, City employees,
including members of the National City Police Department, shall not enforce Federal civil
immigration laws and shall not use City monies, resources, or personnel to investigate,
question, detect, or apprehend persons whose only violation is or may be a civil violation of
immigration law.
SECTION 4. That the City Council of the City of National City stands in strong
support of the California Values Act: SB 54, and we are committed to the principles and
values embedded in SB54; to protect the safety and well-being of all Californians by
ensuring that state and local resources are not used to fuel mass deportations, separate
families, or divide Californians on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion,
immigration status, or national or ethnic origins. To uphold California's core values of equal
treatment, community, family unity, and common humanity by ensuring that California's
police departments, schools, hospitals, and courts remain accessible to Californians from all
walks of life. Trust between immigrant communities and local law enforcement is critical to all
our public safety.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of
this resolution and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19'" day of June,
n Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mic ael R. Dalla, ity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ang P.
City A
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Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on June 19,
2017 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
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Cit Clerk of the C' of National City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-101 of the City of National City, California, passed and
adopted by the Council of said City on June 19, 2017.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy