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March 3, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Due Process and Safety: Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.19 (Due Process and Safety in City Facilities) to the Chula Vista Municipal Code
Report Number: 26-0068
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: 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
Place an ordinance on first reading adding Chapter 2.19 ( Due Process And Safety in City Facilities) to the Chula Vista Municip al Code , establishing protections to ensure that C ity facilities and contracts are not utilized in a manner that facilitates discrimination, unlawful detention, or the criminalization of individuals based on immigration status (First Reading).
SUMMARY
On February 2, 2026, a referral was made to the City Manager to present the City Council with an ordinance that, if adopted, would codify certain protections in the Chula Vista Municipal Code related to federal government access to non-public areas of City property or certain City resources without judicial warrant ; limiting cooperation with federal task forces ; prohibiting City and other City -funded organizations from collecting and sharing certain personal data ; and requiring transparency including public reporting on federal collaboration.
This item is responsive to that referral.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed 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 P a g e | 2
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 Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
On November 18, 2025, the Chula Vista City Council adopted Resolution 2025-191 (Attachment 1) affirming the City’s commitment to due process, public safety and neighborly responsibility through the Good Neighbor Policy. This resolution establishes a public education campaign and supports 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.
On February 2, 2026, the City Council made a referral to the City Manager to present the City Council with an ordinance for consideration that codifies certain protections in the Chula Vista Municipal Code related to the same.
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 are included in the fiscal year 2025 -26 budget based on existing staff time and material costs required to implement directives.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 2025-191
2. Ordinance
Staff Contact: Adrianna Relph, Special Projects & Legislative Manager Tiffany Allen, City Manager