RESOLUTION NO. 2025-191
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 Statesand California constitutional protections of privacy, dignity, and due process; and WHEREAS, Federalenforcementactions targeting individuals for their immigration status or identity createfear 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 enhancetrust within the community regarding the Federal Government’s immigration enforcement activities ( Good Neighbor Resolution); and
WHEREAS, this Good Neighbor Resolution establishesa public education campaign and support initiatives that build trust and promote transparency, ensuresthat 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, deservesdue process, safety, and dignity in their interactions with government and law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, cities acrossthe region have consideredand 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 an 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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it adoptsthe 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 personalprivacy, 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 establishproceduresfor police responsesto federal and out-of-stateimmigration enforcement requestsand related public disclosure;
4. Work with the City Attorney to require that future City contractsprohibit disclosure of personaldatain cooperation with discriminatory enforcement actions;
5. Prohibit accessto non-public areasof City facilities for the purposeof carrying out law enforcementactivity where the alleged criminal activity is a protectedpersonal 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.
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Presentedby Approved asto form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 18th day of November 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Fernandez, Inzunza, and Preciado NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: McCann
John McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025- 191 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 18th day of November 2025.
Executed this 18th day of November 2025.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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