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June 16, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Safe Neighbor Ordinance Compliance and Transparency Report: Accept Report on Immigration and Customs Enforcement Activity Reporting Pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.19 Report Number: 26-0221
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Manager & Police
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 (“CEQA”) State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Council hear and accept the Safe Neighbor Ordinance Compliance and Transparency Report in the City of Chula Vista during calendar year 2025.
SUMMARY
On March 17, 2026, the City Council adopted the Safe Neighbor Ordinance establishing protections to ensure that City facilities and contracts are not utilized in a manner that facilitates discrimination, unlawful detention, or the criminalization of individuals based on im migration status. Additionally, the Ordinance requires semiannual reporting to the City Council on, among other things, City’s participation in Joint Law Enforcement Task Forces and any known law enforcement activity involving any person for immigration enforcement purposes within the jurisdiction of the City.
This item includes the Safe Neighbor Ordinance Compliance and Transparency Report for activity in calendar year 2025.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the propos ed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has 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; P a g e | 2
therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
On November 18, 2025 , the Chula Vista City Council adopted Resolution 2025 -191 affirming the C ity’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.
Building on the adopted resolution, on March 17, 2026, the City Council adopted the Safe Neighbor Ordinance codifying guidelines in City operations that include a prohibition of the transmission or sharing of data related to immigration status and p articipation in a joint operation, task forc e, or patrol that involves immigration enforcement, with certain exemptions . The Ordinance also requires semiannual reporting to the City Council on, among other things, City’s participation in Joint Law Enforcement Task Forces and any known law enforcement activity involving any person for immigration enforcement purposes within the jurisdiction of the City.
The Safe Neighbor Ordinance Compliance and Transparency Report (Attachment 1) included here meets the requirements of the Safe Neighbor Ordinance.
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
There is no current-year fiscal impact with the acceptance of this report.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact with the acceptance of this report.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Safe Neighbor Ordinance Compliance and Transparency Report 2025 P a g e | 3
Staff Contact: Tiffany Allen, City Manager
Dan Peak, Acting Police Chief
Adrianna Relph, Special Projects and Legislative Manager