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1 RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK STRENGTHENING AND EXPANDING THE
CITY’S COMMITMENT TO A WELCOMING, SAFE, AND
INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY FOR ALL, REGARDLESS OF
IMMIGRATION STATUS
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK FINDS THAT:
A. Burbank is a diverse community that values inclusivity, diversity, equity, and safety for all. The City is committed to serving the entire community and upholding the dignity of all persons, regardless of their national origin or immigration status;
B. The California Values Act (Senate Bill 54 ), approved on October 5, 2017 , and effective January 1, 2018, restricts state and local law enforcement agenc y involvement in immigration enforcement activities and prohibits agency use of money or personnel to investigate, interrogate, detain, detect, or arrest persons for immigration enforcement purposes;
C. In 2018, the Burbank Police Department amended Department Policy 428 - Immigration Violations/Truth Act to align Department policy with the requirements of Senate Bill 54;
D. Enforcement of federal civil immigration law falls exclusively within the authority of the federal government. No City department, agency, or commission, including the Burbank Police Department, has any inherent authority or duty to investigate violations of federal civil immigration law or to assist in enforcement of such laws; and
E. It is imperative that the City fosters a welcoming and supportive environment for all, strengthens trust between City Officials, staff, and the community, and provides essential core functions, including safeguarding the safety and liberties of all members of the community;
F. Extending the application of Senate Bill 54 to all City staff will reinforce and expand the City’s commitment to ensuring accessible services, allowing community members to utilize city services and programs , report crimes, and participate in community events without concern about City involvement in federal immigration enforcement actions.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK RESOLVES:
1. All Burbank Police Department employees, both sworn and non -sworn personnel, shall adhere to Burbank Police Department Policy 428 and the California Values Act - Senate Bill 54 relating to immigration enforcement. The City Manager, or designee, shall provide notice to the City Council if Policy 428 is modified or stricken.
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2 2. Unless required by court order, or local, state, or federal law, no City employee, from any department, shall:
a. Inquire into or collect data related to an individual’s citizenship or immigration status unless such information is required by law , including election-related purposes, appointments to City offices or commissions, or the disbursement of City funds;
b. Use City or department moneys, personnel, or other resources to assist in the investigation, interrogat ion, det ention, detect ion, or arrest of persons for immigration enforcement purposes, except as authorized under the California Values Act - Senate Bill 54;
c. Respond to any administrative warrant or other request to detain, transfer, or notify any immigration agent about the status or custody release of any individual for immigration enforcement purposes; and
d. Allow access to any non -public areas of property owned or controlled by the City, to any immigration agent or non -City personnel for the purpose of immigration enforcement.
3. Except as required by 8 U.S.C. § 1373 or other applicable local, state or federal law, no City employee shall provide access to, or release , any City data or information related to the citizenship or immigration status of any individual. All City employees shall treat citizenship or immigration status information as confidential to the extent permitted by law, and shall handle, maintain, and secure such information according to the standards for confidential information set forth in City policy.
4. The City Manager, or designee, for purposes of transparency, shall implement policies and procedures requiring all City personnel to adhere to the requirements contained in this resolution. The City Manager, or designee, will administer the policy, monitor compliance, implement reporting procedures, and take measures as appropriate for noncompliance.
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3 5. The City Manager, or designee, shall implement a public information and education program to inform individuals of their rights within the City of Burbank under local, state, and federal immigration laws and enforcement policies, and seek opportunities to partner with community-based organizations on this education program.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ____day of February, 2025.
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Nikki Perez
Mayor
Approved as to Form
Attest: Office of the City Attorney
____________________________ By: _______________________ Kimberley Clark, City Clerk Ray Johal
Senior Assistant City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF BURBANK )
I, Kimberley Clark , City Clerk of the City of Burbank, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by a vote of the Council of the City of Burbank at its regular meeting held on the day of February, 202 5, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Kimberley Clark, City Clerk