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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026/02/02 Post Agenda Packet Date:Monday, February 2, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Notice is hereby given that a majority of the City Council has called and will convene a special meeting of the City Council at the time and location stated on this agenda. Watch live in English and Spanish: chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or Cox Ch. 24 (English only). Free Spanish interpretation is available on-site. _______________________________________________________________________________________ In-Person Public Comments: Submit a request to speak to City Clerk staff before the close of the public comment period on the item. Electronic Public Comments: At chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings, locate the meeting and click the comment bubble icon. Select the item and click "Leave Comment." 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Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 4.ACTION ITEMS 4.1 Consider Adopting a Resolution Affirming the City's Commitment to Individual Rights, Condemning Certain Immigration Enforcement Activities, Waiving Council Policy 102-01, and Directing Flags to be Displayed at Half-Staff 4 Location: No specific geographic location G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider adopting a resolution affirming the City’s commitment to safeguarding individual rights enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, directing the City Manager to sign on to the Welcoming America’s Draw the Line Campaign, condemning certain immigration enforcement activities of the Department of Homeland Security in Minnesota and elsewhere, waiving City Council Policy 102-01 (Flags – Display), and directing the flags being displayed at half-staff through February 17, 2026. City of Chula Vista - City Council February 2, 2026 Special City Council Agenda Page 2 of 9 5.ADJOURNMENT to the regular City Council meeting on February 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Materials provided to the City Council related to an open session item on this agenda are available for public review, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov or (619) 691-5041. 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City of Chula Vista - City Council February 2, 2026 Special City Council Agenda Page 3 of 9 Form Rev 9/30/2025 RESOLUTION NO. __________ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REAFFIRMING ITS COMMITMENT TO DUE PROCESS, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND NEIGHBORLY RESPONSIBILITY, CONDEMNING CERTAIN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IN MINNESOTA AND ELSEWHERE, WAIVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 102- 01 (FLAGS – DISPLAY), AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT RELATED ACTIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista values every resident and upholds the constitutional protections guaranteed under the United States and California Constitutions, including the rights to due process, equal protection, privacy, free speech, and human dignity resolution; and WHEREAS, Chula Vista is a diverse, binational, and multilingual community in which federal immigration enforcement actions have a direct and tangible impact on residents’ daily lives, family stability, and access to essential services; and WHEREAS, on November 4, 2025, the City Council unanimously directed the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare a resolution affirming the City’s commitment to due process, public safety, and neighborly responsibility regarding federal immigration enforcement activities; and WHEREAS, the Good Neighbor Resolution establishes clear policy direction to strengthen public trust by ensuring transparency, limiting the use of City resources for discriminatory enforcement actions, protecting personal data, promoting public education, and reinforcing lawful and humane governance Resolution; and WHEREAS, public safety is best achieved through community trust, constitutional policing, transparency, and accountability — not through fear, secrecy, or the erosion of civil liberties; and WHEREAS, recent immigration enforcement operations conducted by the United States Department of Homeland Security in the State of Minnesota and elsewhere have involved heavily militarized tactics and have resulted in the shooting deaths of American citizens Renee Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti, as well as at least 31 deaths nationwide in federal immigration custody during 2025, raising serious concerns regarding oversight, proportionality, and accountability; and WHEREAS, incidents resulting in loss of life during enforcement operations underscore the necessity of independent investigation, transparency, and adherence to constitutional standards, which are foundational to democratic governance; and Page 4 of 9 City of Chula Vista - City Council February 2, 2026 Special City Council Agenda Resolution No. Page 2 WHEREAS, residents across the country, including in Chula Vista, have exercised their First Amendment rights to peacefully assemble, protest, and express solidarity with families and communities impacted by federal immigration enforcement actions; and WHEREAS, the City rejects the criminalization of peaceful protest and reaffirms the constitutional right of all residents to organize, demonstrate, and advocate for justice without fear of retaliation or violence; and WHEREAS, in a representative democracy, accountability is an essential component of public authority, and government power must remain subordinate to constitutional principle and the protection of human life. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it reaffirms Chula Vista’s commitment to due process, public safety, privacy, transparency, and neighborly responsibility as embodied in the City’s Good Neighbor Policy and related implementation actions. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista , that it condemns certain immigration enforcement activities undertaken by the United States Department of Homeland Security in the State of Minnesota and elsewhere that have resulted in loss of life, community destabilization, and diminished public trust. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it calls upon federal enforcement agencies operating within or affecting Chula Vista residents to conduct all enforcement activities in a manner that is lawful, proportionate, transparent, and consistent with constitutional protections. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it affirms that public safety cannot be achieved absent legitimacy and trust, and that enforcement practices which deter residents from accessing emergency services, healthcare, education, or civic participation undermine community safety for all. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it directs the City Manager to continue implementation of the Good Neighbor Policy, including but not limited to: a. Public education and “Know Your Rights” outreach; b. Safeguards for personal data and City facilities; c. Clear procedures governing responses to federal and out-of-state enforcement requests; and d. Exploration of partnerships with nonprofit organizations providing legal aid, crisis relief, and case management services. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it authorizes and directs the City Manager to sign on to Welcoming America’s Draw the Line Page 5 of 9 City of Chula Vista - City Council February 2, 2026 Special City Council Agenda Resolution No. Page 3 campaign on behalf of the City, a national initiative affirming dignity, accountability, and the rule of law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it hereby waives City Council Policy 102-01 (Flags – Display) and directs the City Manager to display the flags of the United States of America, the State of California, and the City of Chula Vista at half-staff through February 17, 2026, in remembrance of lives lost due to federal immigration enforcement actions and in solidarity with communities nationwide seeking justice and reform. Presented by Approved as to form by Cesar Fernandez Marco A. Verdugo Deputy Mayor City Attorney Page 6 of 9 City of Chula Vista - City Council February 2, 2026 Special City Council Agenda COUNCIL POLICY CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUBJECT: FLAG - DISPLAY POLICY NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE PAGE 102-01 07/02/68 1 OF 1 ADOPTED BY: Resolution No. 4808 DATED: 07/02/68 AMENDED BY: BACKGROUND PURPOSE POLICY Page 7 of 9 City of Chula Vista - City Council February 2, 2026 Special City Council Agenda Welcoming America Pledge As Americans, we are drawing the line: no to abuse of power, and yes to respecting our neighbors and American values. We may not all share the same views, but we are united in our respect for core principles that we expect our leaders to follow. These include fairness, freedom, the rule of law, and respect for human dignity.  When we see people — citizens and non-citizens — being killed, harmed, and detained, we speak out. We speak out because no government should have unchecked power to harm its people. This abuse needs to end now. Federal agents are killing people in our neighborhoods. We live here. We know what safety means and what moral leadership looks like. And Washington needs to listen. We need to invest in places where neighbors help each other, where respect comes from what people contribute, and where safety comes from connection, not fear. We're speaking up — in our homes, our neighborhoods, and to our representatives in Washington. We're demanding accountability and calling for communities where leaders unite people instead of dividing them. I pledge to: Call my Members of Congress and tell them to stop the use of lethal force during immigration enforcement and redirect funding from the dangerous tactics of ICE, CBP, and DHS to programs that actually support communities Speak out in my community about what's happening 1/29/26, 5:04 PM Welcoming America Pledge https://www.tfaforms.com/5210535 1/3 Page 8 of 9 City of Chula Vista - City Council February 2, 2026 Special City Council Agenda Support welcoming efforts where I live Sign the Pledge: First Name * Last Name * Email * City * State * How will you take action? (Optional) Stay Connected By signing this pledge, you'll receive occasional emails about local welcoming efforts, ways to take action, and stories from communities across the country. You can unsubscribe at any time. Add My Name Please select... Yes, I want to receive updates from Welcoming America about this campaign and future opportunities to build welcoming communities. 1/29/26, 5:04 PM Welcoming America Pledge https://www.tfaforms.com/5210535 2/3 Page 9 of 9 City of Chula Vista - City Council February 2, 2026 Special City Council Agenda Written Communications – Item 4.1 Adair – Received 2/2/2026 From: webmaster@chulavistaca.gov <webmaster@chulavistaca.gov> Sent: Monday, February 2, 2026 11:18 AM To: CityClerk <CityClerk@chulavistaca.gov> Subject: City Clerk Contact Us - Web Notification WARNING - This email originated from outside the City of Chula Vista. Do not click any links and do not open attachments unless you can confirm the sender. PLEASE REPORT SUSPICIOUS EMAILS BY USING THE PHISH ALERT REPORT BUTTON or to reportphishing@chulavistaca.gov A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: City Clerk Date & Time: 02/02/2026 11:18 AM Response #: 928 Submitter ID: 144696 IP address: Time to complete: 5 min. , 54 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Office of the City Clerk 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 Phone: 619) 691-5041 Written Communications – Item 4.1 Adair – Received 2/2/2026 Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please feel free to contact us with any comments or questions by filling out the form below. First Name Ginger Last Name Adair Email Address Comments Good Day I would like to add my voice asking you to vote NO ICE in Chula Vista. These thugs do not belong here they are murdering US citizens. Please vote for all of our rights in the Constitution. Thank you Ginger Adair Thank you, City of Chula Vista This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email.