RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AFFIRMING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO
DUE PROCESS, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND NEIGHBORLY
RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH THE GOOD NEIGHBOR
POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista values every resident and upholds United States and California constitutional protections of privacy, dignity, and due process; and
WHEREAS, Federal enforcement actions targeting individuals for their immigration status or identity create fear and undermine local trust in public institutions; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2025, the City Council unanimously directed staff to draft a Resolution memorializing actions and direction intended to enhance trust within the community regarding the Federal Government ’s immigration enforcement activities (Good Neighbor Resolution); and
WHEREAS, this Good Neighbor Resolution establishes a public education campaign and support initiatives that build trust and promote transparency, ensures that City facilities, programs, and partnerships are not used to facilitate discrimination or violate individual rights under state and federal law , and affirms that every resident, regardless of immigration status or personal circumstance, deserves due process, safety, and dignity in their interactions with government and law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, cities across the region have considered and implemented certain protections to ensure that no city resource is used to facilitate discriminatory enforcement action; and
WHEREAS, Chula Vista is home to a diverse, binational, and multilingual community that deserves transparent and humane governance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to reinforce Chula Vista’s identity as a n inclusive, law-abiding, and welcoming community; and
WHEREAS, adoption of this Good Neighbor Resolution will affirm Chula Vista’s commitment to ensuring that no City policy or action contributes to discriminatory enforcement practices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it adopts the Good Neighbor Resolution affirming Chula Vista's commitment to remain a City that protects residents' rights, respects privacy, and builds trust between government and community, and authorizes and directs the City Manager to:
1. Ensure that City policies, practices, and partnerships align with state and federal laws protecting personal privacy, due process, and non-discrimination; Resolution No.
2. Develop a public education campaign regarding immigration consisting of disseminating "Know Your Rig hts" information and material through various communication mediums;
3. Work with the City Attorney to establish procedures for police responses to federal and out-of-state immigration enforcement requests and related public disclosure;
4. Work with the City Attorney to require that future City contracts prohibit disclosure of personal data in cooperation with discriminatory enforcement actions;
5. Prohibit access to non-public areas of City facilities for the purpose of carrying out law enforcement activity where the alleged criminal activity is a protected personal characteristic unless expressly authorized by statute, judicial warrant, or court order; and
6. Explore funding partnersh ips with local nonprofits for crisis relief, case management, and legal aid services.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney