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DRAFT
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT
ADOPTING A POLICY PRIORITIZING MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
WHEREAS, occasionally the City Council receives requests to take action on matters that do not have a direct effect upon the administration of the local affairs of the City of Fremont; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously been asked to issue official statements on matters related to foreign governments, foreign policy, or advocacy on issues that are outside the scope of local governance; and
WHEREAS, at the February 18, 2025 City Council meeting, Councilmember Yang Shao presented a referral that sought to direct staff to develop a policy that emphasizes the City of Fremont’s commitment to addressing local matters and restrict official City statements on international affairs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council voted 7-0 in favor of Councilmember Shao’s referral to direct staff to develop such a policy for City Council review and consideration; and
WHEREAS, the City Council respects and honors the rights of all persons to free expression, but also finds that there are more appropriate governmental venues to address international concerns; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to restrict its own deliberations to local issues including, but not limited to, the City’s services, infrastructure, public safety, financial health and sustainability, and environmental sustainability, finding that it is a more efficient and productive use of City resources and time.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby adopt a policy to prioritize municipal affairs and issues that directly affect the City of Fremont.
SECTION 2. The City Council shall not take action, including issuing official statements or proclamations, concerning international issues or other matters that have no direct effect upon the administration of the local affairs of the City of Fremont.
SECTION 3. This policy is not intended to: (a) restrain the rights of any person to make a public statement to the City Council on such issues; (b) impinge upon the right of any individual Council member to state their personal view on such matters; or (c) limit the prerogative of Council members to place before the City Council any question as to the applicability of this policy when uncertain.
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SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective upon adoption by City Council.
ADOPTED, ______, 2025 by the City Council of the City of Fremont, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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