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November 18, 2025
ITEM TITLE
Resolution: Adopt a Resolution Affirming the City’s Commitment to Due Process, Public Safety and Neighborly Responsibility Regarding Immigration Enforcement Activities Through the Good Neighbor Policy Report Number: 25-0285
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Attorney & City Manager
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
Adopt a resolution affirming the City's Commi tment to Due Process, Public Safety, and Neighborly Responsibility regarding immigration enforcement activities through the Good Neighbor Policy.
SUMMARY
On November 4, 2025, the Chula Vista City Council unanimously made a referral to the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare a resolution memorializing actions and direction intended to enhance trust within the community regarding the Federal Government’s immigration enforcement activities (Good Neighbor Resolution).
The proposed resolution is responsive to the referral. This item details implementation actions.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the state CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Gui delines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The proposed resolution authorizes and provides direction to the City Manager on the following six items:
1. Ensure that City policies, practices, and partnerships align with state and federal laws protecting personal privacy, due process, and non-discrimination;
2. Develop a public education campaign regarding immigration consisting of disseminating "Know Your Rights" 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 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 p rotected personal characteristic unless expressly authorized by statute, judicial warrant, or court order; and
6. Explore funding partnerships with local nonprofits for crisis relief, case management, and legal aid services.
Should City Council adopt the resolution, staff would undertake the following implementation efforts.
Implementation Efforts
1. As a matter of policy and practice, City staff does not inquire about immigration status in its interactions with Chula Vista residents or the public or in its p rovision of City services. This includes interactions between residents and the Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD). Examples include: A person obtaining a business license, a building permit, a dog license, a security alarm permit or a library card; A person reserving a gazebo in a City park, signing up to participate in City sponsored events (e.g., the City’s Community Fun Run), or enrolling in a recreation class; A person requesting a public record or asking a question of City staff regarding interpretation of the City Municipal Code; A person paying a sewer bill, a parking ticket or an overdue library book fine; A person reporting a pothole, a damaged sidewalk or tree, a fire, graffiti in a park, a loose dog, an abandoned house or vehicle, or a possib le Code violation; And a person calling for emergency ambulance or fire assistance.
2. City staff would develop a Know Your Rights : Immigration Resources webpage featuring information related to existing policies of the City, an overview of individual rights under California and federal law, legal help and other resources. The City’s webpage can be translated into 12 languages including English, Spanish, Tagalog and more. Additional materials will be developed, distributed, a nd disseminated via City official communication channels.
3. City staff would establish procedures and public disclosure for police responses to federal and out -of- state immigration enforcement requests.
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4. Together with the City Attorney’s office, Finance st aff would develop language to include in future requests for proposals and agreements to ensure vendor/contractor compliance with the prohibition on the disclosure of personal data in cooperation with discriminatory enforcement actions.
5. Signage for non-public areas of City facilities would be designed and installed informing of the requirement for a judicial warrant or court order to access area. A preliminary sign design can be seen below:
6. The City currently contracts with Legal Aid Society of San Diego (LASSD) for fair housing services. Other services provided by LASSD include legal services to educate the public on immigration law and assist low-income immigrants to obtain lawful status, apply for citizenship, and defend against deportation. In addition to this resource, City staff will explore other partnership opportunities and promotion of information sessions taking place throughout the City.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Current-year fiscal impact will be limited to the fabrication of signage estimated at $ 30 - $50 per sign. Any future implementation contract necessary will be brought forward for Council consideration.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action.
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ATTACHMENTS
None.
Staff Contact: Tiffany Allen, City Manager
Marco Verdugo, City Attorney