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City of Campbell, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California This City Council Special meeting will be conducted in person as well as telecommunication and is compliant with provisions of the Brown Act. Councilmember Scozzola will attend virtually from Playa de Deportes San Josecito, Calle Twin Rivers, Osa, Costa Rica.
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 05:30 PM
City Hall Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
NEW BUSINESS
Potential Use of City Facilities for Immigration Enforcement Activities
Recommended Action
Receive report on other law enforcement agencies’ potential use of the City of Campbell (City) owned and/or operated facilities for immigration enforcement activities; and, provide feedback to staff.
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City Council Report
DATE: April 21, 2026
TITLE: Potential Use of City Facilities for Immigration Enforcement Activities RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive report on other law enforcement agencies’ potential use of the City of Campbell (City) owned and/or operated facilities for immigration enforcement activities; and, provide feedback to staff.
BACKGROUND
On February 9, 2026, the City Manager issued a memorandum to City employees responding to recent concerns related to potential immigration enforcement activity at City facilities by agents from U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S.
Customs & Border Protection (CBP), and other federal government authorities.
Although there had been no recent immigration enforcement at any City facility, the City Manager’s intent was to assure its employees that the safety of both employees and community members visiting City facilities was a priority for the City. The memorandum went on to state that the Campbell Police Department would not assist or engage in any immigration enforcement in Campbell, and that a member of the Police Department would be present at any planned immigration enforcement at City facilities to ensure the safety of employees and community members. Lastly, the memorandum advised that if agents from ICE, CBP, or any other federal government agency were to come to a City facility to engage in immigration enforcement activities and a member of the Police Department was not also present, employees should immediately call 9-1-1 and the City Manager’s Office for assistance. To date, there has been no immigration enforcement activity at any City facility.
Since February 9, 2026, however, additional concerns have arisen around ICE, CBP and other federal government authorities potentially using City facilities as staging, processing, or operational areas for immigration enforcement activities they may engage in throughout the City. In response, on February 17, 2026, the City Council directed City staff to agendize for discussion at a City Council meeting an item on “City policy related to the potential actions of ICE agents on City facilities.” This memorandum is intended to provide information to guide that discussion.
DISCUSSION
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In response to a nationwide increase in federal civil immigration enforcement actions, continued increases in community fear related to these actions, and great concern over the loss of life connected to these actions, a number of cities have passed resolutions prohibiting or limiting the use of their facilities for any federal immigration enforcement activities.
By way of example, in February of this year, the City of Santa Clara’s city council adopted a council policy providing:
“No City-owned or City-controlled parking lot, garage, open space, or other facility shall be used as a “Staging Area,” “Processing Location,” or “Operations Base”...for civil immigration enforcement purposes.” (See attached City of Santa Clara city council resolution and city council policy.) The Santa Clara policy also provided parameters around its implementation and enforcement and directed its city staff to:
• Identify all city-owned and controlled property that may be subject to immigration enforcement activities;
• Post the identified properties with clear signage indicating the property is owned and/or controlled by the city, may only be used as authorized by the city, and “may not be used for civil immigration enforcement Staging Areas, Processing Locations, or Operating Bases...”;
• Ensure that appropriate, physical barriers are used to limit access to properties identified as being subject to the policy; and
• Provide training for the reporting of any unauthorized use of the property for immigration enforcement activities.
Lastly, the Santa Clara policy stated that it was not Santa Clara's intent to interfere with the execution of lawful judicial warrants or the enforcement of criminal law by enforcement agencies. Worth noting, the policy also does not apply to existing leases, licenses, or other operating agreements.
In support of the above policy, the city of Santa Clara adopted a statement indicating, among other things:
“...immigrants and people from all backgrounds have enriched and helped define Santa Clara’s cultural, economic, and civic life—as community leaders, entrepreneurs, neighbors, coworkers, and fellow students...By fostering an inclusive environment grounded in respect, dignity, and fairness, the Santa Clara City Council affirms the principle that every person deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported...The deaths and other incidents that appear to be inconsistent with respect for individual rights and due process demand serious attention at the federal level.”
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NEXT STEPS
Should the City Council desire to take action to similarly limit or prohibit the use of its City facilities for civil immigration enforcement activity, staff would request the City Council provide feedback to staff on identifying City facilities that would be subject to such a policy as well as when staff should return with a proposed policy. Staff would also seek feedback from the City Council on providing specific conditions under which the prohibitions or limitations would not apply. For example, the City of Santa Clara’s policy provides that it does not apply to existing City of Santa Clara contracts and/or leases for property. The Santa Clara policy is also clear that it is in no way intended to impede the execution of judicial warrants or the enforcement of criminal law. Staff is requesting Council feedback on whether it was interested in providing for similar limitations and/or exemptions within any policy proposed for the City of Campbell.
Additionally, staff would seek the City Council’s feedback on what activity should be included in the implementation and enforcement of any proposed policy. For example, in the city of Santa Clara, staff was directed to install clear signage on properties that were subject to the policy. Santa Clara staff was also directed to follow up directly with Santa Clara’s City Manager and City Attorney should immigration enforcement agents attempt to or ultimately use Santa Clara’s property for staging, processing or operational purposes. Campbell staff is seeking Council feedback to address these and any other implementation and enforcement activity that may be anticipated or needed.
PREPARED BY: Angelique Gaeta, Assistant City Manager
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: Use of City Facilities for Immigration Enforcement Activities.docx Attachments: City of Santa Clara Resolution No. 26-9533_Prohibiting Use of City Property for Immigration Enforcement.pdf
Final Approval
Date:
April 15, 2026
This document and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Andrea Sanders, City Clerk
Brian Loventhal, City Manager
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Resolution/Council Policy 056 Page 1 of 2
Rev: 01/30/2026
RESOLUTION NO. 26-9533
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING COUNCIL POLICY 056 PROHIBITING USE OF CITY
PROPERTIES FOR CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT
PURPOSES AND RELATED POLICIES TO PROVIDE
RESOURCES FOR CITY PROPERTY OWNERS, BUSINESSES
AND RESIDENTS
WHEREAS, a draft of Council Policy 056, “Prohibiting Use of City Properties for Civil Immigration Enforcement Purposes and Related Policies to Provide Resources for City Property Owners, Businesses and Residents” (“Draft Policy”) was presented to the City Council for their consideration on February 3, 2026;
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the Draft Policy, heard public comment, and provided direction to staff regarding any requested modifications; WHEREAS, in their consideration of the Draft Policy the City Council (1) acknowledged the extraordinary contributions made by the City’s many immigrant communities to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the City; (2) affirmed the City’s desire to renew its commitment to preserve the security and well-being of all its residents and visitors, regardless of national origin or legal status; (3) acknowledged the fact that the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws is, and ought to remain, a federal governmental function, not a local governmental function; (4) affirmed the City’s determination that the use of City property to facilitate immigration enforcement is inconsistent with the City’s role and function and, further, would interfere with the City’s authority over and use of its own property for City purposes; and (5) acknowledged events in other parts of the country and state where state and local agency owned or controlled facilities have been commandeered for civil immigration enforcement without local authorization; and WHEREAS, consistent with these considerations, the purpose of the Draft Policy was stated to be prohibiting the use of City properties for civil immigration enforcement purposes, and providing resources and support for City property owners, businesses and residents with concerns regarding immigration enforcement.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
1. Council Policy 056, entitled "Prohibiting Use of City Properties for Civil Immigration Enforcement Purposes and Related Policies to Provide Resources for City Property Owners, Businesses and Residents" ("Policy") attached hereto as Attachment One, is hereby approved and adopted.
2. Staff is directed to take such other actions as are necessary to implement the Policy immediately.
3. Staff shall return to Council with a report presented at a public meeting with (1) a summary of lessons learned from Super Bowl Operations to inform preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, understanding the need for confidentiality on certain security related matters, (2) information regarding data sharing policies, and (3) opportunities for updates or refinements to the approved Policy.
4. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED
AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A SPECIAL MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE 3R□ DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILORS:
NOES: COUNCILORS:
ABSENT: COUNCILORS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:
Attachments incorporated by reference:
Chahal, Cox, Gonzalez, Hardy, Jain, and Park, and
Mayor Gillmor
None
None
None
ATTEST: /4 -------------- ~ r NO IMENTEL, MMC
AS ISTANT CITY CLERK
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
1. Council Policy 056 entitled "Prohibiting Use of City Properties for Civil Immigration Enforcement Purposes and Related Policies to Provide Resources for City Property Owners, Businesses and Residents" Resolution/Council Policy 056
Rev: 01/30/2026
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City of Santa Clara
Council Policy Manual
Adopted February 3, 2026 Council Policy 056 Page 1 of 4 Resolution No. 26-9533
PROHIBITING USE OF CITY PROPERTIES FOR CIVIL IMMIGRATION
ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES AND
RELATED POLICIES TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR CITY PROPERTY
OWNERS, BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS
PURPOSE In consideration of (1) the extraordinary contributions made by the City’s many immigrant communities to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the City; (2) the City’s desire to renew its commitment to preserve the security and well-being of all its residents and visitors, regardless of national origin or legal status; (3) the fact that the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws is, and ought to remain, a federal governmental function, not a local governmental function; (4) the City’s determination that the use of City property to facilitate immigration enforcement is inconsistent with the City’s role and function and, further, would interfere with the City’s authority over and use of its own property for City purposes; and (5) events in other parts of the country and state where state and local agency owned or controlled facilities have been commandeered for civil immigration enforcement without local authorization, on February 3, 2026 the City Council took action to approve this City Council Policy 056 (“Policy”) for the purpose of prohibiting the use of City properties for civil immigration enforcement purposes on the terms and conditions set forth herein, and providing resources and support for City property owners, businesses and residents with concerns regarding immigration enforcement.
POLICY A. Prohibition on Use of City Parking Lots, Garages, Open Space or Other Facilities
No City-owned or City-controlled parking lot, garage, open space, or other facility shall be used as a “Staging Area,” “Processing Location,” or “Operations Base” (as defined below) for civil immigration enforcement purposes. For purposes of this Policy:
“Staging Area” means an area that is used to assemble, mobilize, and deploy vehicles, equipment, or materials, and related personnel, for the purpose of carrying out civil immigration enforcement operations.
“Processing Location” means an area that is used for activities such as the identification, intake, processing of documentation, Item 3.1
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detention, arrest, or temporary holding of individuals in connection with civil immigration enforcement operations.
“Operation Base” means an area that is used to plan, coordinate and execute civil immigration enforcement activities.
B. Implementation and Enforcement
In order to implement this Policy the City Manager shall take all necessary and appropriate steps to:
(1) Identify City-owned or City-controlled parking lots, garages, open spaces, and other City-owned or controlled facility areas that are likely to be used as a Staging Area, Processing Location, or Operations Base for the purpose of civil
immigration enforcement.
(2) Post on such properties clear signage stating substantially the following:
This property is owned or controlled by the City of Santa Clara.
It may only be used for City purposes, or private uses
authorized by the City, and may not be used for civil
immigration enforcement Staging Areas, Processing Locations, or Operations Bases.
(3) Ensure that, wherever necessary and appropriate, physical barriers such as locked gates are used to limit access to Cityowned or City-controlled parking lots, garages, open space, or other City facility identified areas governed by this Policy. (4) Provide training and a procedure for City employees who become aware of the attempted or actual use of a City-owned or Citycontrolled parking lot, garage, open space or other facility areas as a Staging Area, Processing Location, or Operation Base for civil immigration enforcement to immediately report such activity to their supervisor, who will communicate with the offices of the City Manager and City Attorney.
C. Limitations on Scope
1. Existing Agreements. Except as expressly provided in Section D, below, this Policy does not apply to property that is subject to an existing lease, license, operator agreement, or other contractual restriction (“Existing Contract”) to which the City or the Santa Clara Stadium Authority (“Stadium Authority”) is a Item 3.1
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party. This policy is not intended to, and shall not be interpreted to, impair or interfere with the terms of any such Existing Contract.
2. Criminal Law Enforcement. Nothing in this policy shall be construed as restricting or interfering with the execution of lawful judicial warrants or the enforcement of criminal law by any federal, state or local law enforcement agency.
3. Other Rights Under State or Federal Law. Nothing in this Policy shall be construed as limiting the rights of any person or entity under state or federal law.
4. Other Lawful Uses. This Policy does not prohibit the lawful use of City-owned and controlled property for purposes other than the civil immigration enforcement activities expressly prohibited hereunder, nor does it restrict any person or entity, including, without limitation, federal law enforcement agencies, from carrying out functions unrelated to those purposes on such property.
D. Properties Subject to Existing City or Stadium Authority Agreements and Future Agreements
1. Existing Contracts. City staff assigned to administer and support the Existing Contracts for the operation of the Stadium Authority owned Stadium, and ancillary facilities that support Stadium operations (collectively, “Stadium Facilities”), shall meet and confer with the parties to such contracts in order to develop mutually agreeable mechanisms that, to the extent possible, implement the terms of this Policy at Stadium Facilities. This shall be done in a manner that recognizes and maintains the strong working relationships and close coordination with all federal, state and local law enforcement agencies that is necessary and integral to assuring the security and safety of all Stadium event participants, workers, attendees, businesses, neighborhoods and others engaged in lawful activities at and around the Stadium during major events. For all other City-owned and controlled properties subject to Existing Contracts that may foreseeably be used for the civil immigration enforcement activities prohibited under the terms of this Policy, the City Manager shall provide notice to the parties under contract for such properties of the existence of this Policy and shall request their concurrence with the terms of this Policy.
2. Future Agreements. Wherever possible, and allowed by law, the City Manager shall direct that the use limitations set forth in this Item 3.1
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Policy be included in all future leases, licenses, operator agreements, or other contractual restrictions relating to City owned or controlled properties.
E. Support for Private Property Owners, Businesses and
Residents
1. Signage. The City shall provide electronic copy of
standardized signage that private landowners and
leaseholders could print and display to delineate the nonpublic areas of the property in which they wish to restrict activities related to civil immigration enforcement. The signage template shall be made available free of charge to private landowners and leaseholders, including but not limited to businesses, medical providers, nonprofit organizations, and faith institutions, who voluntarily decide to designate their property consistent with their authority over the property and who voluntarily request such signage from the City.
Landowners and leaseholders that post this signage do so at their own discretion and assume all legal risk in connection with such posting(s).
2. Know Your Rights Materials. The City shall make available to the public “know your rights” materials regarding federal immigration enforcement activities consistent with California law and California Attorney General guidance.
F. Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Policy or its application is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Policy. To this end, the provisions of this Policy, and each of them, are severable.
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