HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2010-172RESOLUTION N0.2010-172
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AFFIRMING THE ROLE OF CHULA VISTA
LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH RESPECT TO IMMIGRATION
STATUS AND SUPPORTING NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE
IMMIGRATION REFORM
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista seeks solutions that embrace fairness, equal
treatment and due process, and has historically supported policies that prohibit discrimination
based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Chula Vista Police Department is to treat all persons with
respect, dignity and fairness; to provide professional and proactive police service; to manage
resources effectively and to encourage community partnerships; and
WHEREAS, investigating a person's immigration status and enforcing immigration law
is primarily a federal responsibility; and
WHEREAS, the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees due
process and equal protection for U.S. citizens, legal residents and visitors, and gives Congress
exclusive power over immigration legislation; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for the federal government to reform and enforce the
immigration laws of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Chula Vista's law enforcement officers inquire about a person's
immigration status only when that individual is arrested for, or believed to be engaged in
criminal activity other than a federal immigration violation; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Police Department opposes discrimination and racial
profiling, and does not, and shall not rely on race, ethnicity, national origin or language to
determine who to investigate; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager will provide updates to the City Council when police
department guidelines regarding immigration status inquiries change from current policies
established by the Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, the use of federal funds should be used to enforce national immigration law,
not for promoting racial profiling and discrimination based on race, ethnicity or any other form
of discrimination; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista's staff and elected officials are open to discussing
important issues such as these with members of the public, recognizing the importance of
workable solutions that uphold our nation's values; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista City Council is interested in policies and actions that unite
our community and not divide it; and
WHEREAS, all Chula Vistans deserve to feel safe and at ease in their community.
Resolution No. 2010-172
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista hereby supports national comprehensive immigration reform and will communicate this
support to representatives at the national level, and opposes budgetary action or legislation
promoting discrimination based on race or ethnicity.
Presented by
Cheryl Cox, yor
Legislative S -committee
Ru y Deputy Ma or
L gislatit(k Sub-committee
Approved as to form by
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Bart . Miesfeld
City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 22nd day of June 2010 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bensoussan, Castaneda, Thompson and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Ramirez
Cheryl Cox, M or
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris`, CMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2010-172 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regulaz meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 22nd day of June 2010.
Executed this 22nd day of June 2010.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk