ITEM 6.2
Resolution Reaffirming Union City as a
Compassionate City, Clarifying Existing Laws
and Policies, and the City’s Response to Civil
Immigration Enforcement Actions
2 Background
• April 20, 2026: Legislation and Policy Committee considered options to address civil immigration enforcement activities on City property
• May 12, 2026: City Council considered a proposed ordinance prohibiting the use of City property for civil immigration enforcement purposes, voted to not proceed with the ordinance and directed Staff to prepare a return with a resolution reaffirming Union City as a Compassionate City with specific language related to City property for consideration
3 Background
• May 26, 2026: City Council considered the proposed resolution and provided direction to return with a resolution with additional language and response to prohibited civil immigration enforcement activity
4 Proposed Resolution
• Includes information provided at May 26, 2026 meeting • Includes recitals and related information related to City condemning certain enforcement actions and affirms that the City will act within its legal authority to prevent unauthorized use of City property
• Includes additional procedures in the event unauthorized use of City property for civil immigration enforcement purposes occurs
5 Recommendation
Staff and the City Attorney’s Office recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution or provide further direction.