Vista City Council
September 23, 2025

ACTION:

Clerk/Secretary
Department: City Manager Item No: D1
Prepared by: John Conley, City Manager Meeting Date: September 23, 2025 Approved by: John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Discussion SUBJECT: COMMUNITY SAFETY AND DUE PROCESS DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss a proposed resolution and/or ordinance related to community safety and due process and provide direction to staff.

CORRELATIONTO CITYCOUNCILGOALS: Public Safety
PRIOR ACTION: None.

STATEMENTONTHESUBJECT: Councilmember Contreras requested the City Manager place a discussion item on an upcoming agenda to discuss a proposed resolution and/or ordinance related to community safety and due process. Councilmember Contreras prepared a document outlining discussion topics for this item, which is attached as Exhibit 1.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this discussion item.

EXHIBITS:

1. City of Vista Community Safety and Due Process Resolution/Ordinance AGENDA
REPORT

CITY COUNCIL

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

SUCCESSOR AGENCY

BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT

JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
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Discussed a proposed resolution and/or ordinance related to community safety and due process and directed staff to prepare a resolution to include items 1 through 4 from the agenda report exhibit.

Vote: 3-2 (Franklin and Fox opposed)

City of Vista Community Safety & Due Process Resolution/ Ordinance Discuss a Resolution and/ or Ordinance and provide direction to staff that contains the following:

1. The city will actively disseminate “ Know Your Rights” information and will create a web page on the city’s official website detailing information and critical information links to other “Know Your Rights” information

2. Prohibit federal law enforcement personnel from immigration enforcement in non- public areas of City- owned or City- controlled properties without a judicial warrant.

3. Future City contracts to include clauses prohibiting contractors from disclosing sensitive, personal, or non- public information to federal immigration enforcement agencies. Unless otherwise required by state and federal law.

4. Sensitive or personal data collected by the City will not be shared with immigration enforcement agencies, directly or indirectly, Unless otherwise required by state and federal law.

5. Direct City to create a plan for filing a Freedom of Information Act ( FOIA) request with FOIA office on behalf of the City, when requested by the immediate family of a person who has been detained or deported within the City of Vista.

Additional Resolution/ Ordinance Language for review, discussion, and staff direction:

6. Commitment to Civil Rights and Local Responsibility
a. It is the policy of the City to implement and support the protections established in this Resolution and/ or Ordinance and in relevant California state law, and to take proactive measures to ensure City institutions remain rights- respecting, transparent, and accountable.
b. The State of California and the City of Vista have adopted numerous laws safeguarding the rights of all individuals, regardless of immigration status, gender identity or expression, reproductive healthcare history, disability status, or political or religious beliefs.
c. These protections recognize the fundamental rights to bodily autonomy, self- determination, privacy, freedom of expression, and equal treatment under the law.
d. Despite these protections, Vista residents and visitors continue to face discrimination, surveillance, threats of deportation, and harassment by federal and out- of-state efforts to criminalize abortion, gender- affirming care, undocumented presence, disability, and constitutionally protected speech threaten to undermine California’s legal framework and create fear and mistrust in public institutions.
e. The City of Vista is committed through its actions and training for staff and contractors to ensure that no City facility, program, or partnership is used to facilitate discrimination, the violation of Constitutional rights, or unauthorized enforcement against vulnerable communities. 09/23/2025 D1 Page 2 of 6
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f. Recognizes the rights of all people to live with dignity, autonomy, and equal protection under the law, regardless of immigration status, disability status, gender identity or expression, reproductive healthcare or gender- affirming healthcare history, or political or religious beliefs.
g. While the City cannot shield individuals from all risks or guarantee safety in every circumstance, the City affirms its responsibility to act within its legal authority to prevent City resources, personnel, property, or partnerships in ways that would facilitate discrimination, unlawful detention, or the criminalization of identity.

7. Annual Reporting Requirements
a. The City Manager shall provide an annual written report to the Council containing:
i. Compliance with State Transparency Mandates

1. Any information required to be reported to the California Department of Justice under Penal Code Section 13777( a)(2), including any public data sets provided under RIPA.
ii. Immigration Enforcement and Targeting of Protected Characteristics

1. A summary of any known immigration enforcement
activities or enforcement actions that may have targeted individuals based on protected personal characteristics within the jurisdiction of the City.
iii. TRUTH Act Forum Requirement

1. If the City provides access to a person to any federal law enforcement agency, out- of-state law enforcement
personnel, or private party acting under color of enforcement authority, the City shall hold an annual Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds ( TRUTH) Act Forum pursuant to Government Code Section 7283. 1(d).

8. Guidelines for Upholding Civil Rights in City Operations Unless otherwise required by law, the City shall not:
a. Inquire into or intentionally collect or share data related to an individual’s citizenship, immigration status, disability status, or transgender status, or reproductive or gender- affirming care history.
b. Use City monies, personnel, or resources to assist in the investigation, interrogation, detention, detection, transfer, or arrest of persons for immigration enforcement or for enforcement actions by federal law enforcement agency personnel, out- of-state law enforcement personnel, or private party acting under the color of law enforcement authority based on protected personal characteristics.
c. Exceptions
i. prevent cooperation with federal or out- of-state law enforcement personnel in response to an imminent threat to life or public safety, 09/23/2025 D1 Page 3 of 6
and must be narrowly tailored and reported in writing to the City Council within 3 business days.

9. Access to City Property
a. Federal law enforcement agency personnel, out- of-state law enforcement personnel, and private party acting under the color of law enforcement shall not be given access to any non- public areas of City- owned or City- controlled properties unless access is i. ( 1) required statute, contract, or by a judicially issued warrant or similar court order; or
ii. ( 2) in response to an imminent threat to life or public safety pursuant to a narrowly tailored policy adopted by the City Manager.
iii. ( 3) As part of a pre- scheduled inspection under regulatory authority. b. The City Manager shall report access to non- public areas of City- owned or City- controlled properties by any federal law enforcement agency personnel, out- of-state governmental personnel, or private party acting under color of enforcement to Council in writing within 3 business days of the access.

10. Contractor and Vendor Compliance
a. Required Policy Adherence
b. All City contracts, leases, grant agreements, memoranda of understanding, and any other agreements involving the use of City funds or City- controlled property executed on or after the effective date of this ordinance shall include language requiring the contractor, grantee, or lessee to:
c. Adopt and uphold all protections established in this Resolution/ Ordinance d. Require compliance with this Resolution/ Ordinance by their subcontractors and employees involved in the performance of the contract or operation of the funded facility
e. Notify the City within five business days of any request from a governmental entity for assistance in activities restricted under this Ordinance.
f. Exceptions
i. Exceptions to these requirements may be granted only by resolution of the City Council or where compliance is expressly preempted by federal or state law.

11. Notice Requirements
a. A. Signage
i. 1. The City Manager shall post signage at the public entrances to all City facilities on City- owned or City- controlled property signage at stating that access to non- public areas by federal law enforcement personnel, out- of-state law enforcement personnel, and private party
ii. acting under the color of law enforcement is prohibited without a judicial warrant or similar court order.
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iii. The City Manager shall require lessees and contractors in possession of City- owned property that is accessible by the public to post signage at the public entrances.
iv. Language and Format

1. The City Manager shall provide standardized signage in multiple languages containing the following language:
a. “ NOTICE: This facility is protected by the Vista Community Safety & Due Process Resolution/ Ordinance
b. Non- public areas may not be accessed by federal
agents, out- of-state law enforcement, or private
enforcement actors unless they present a judicially
issued warrant or similar court order. You have the
constitutional right to decline to speak with any such
individuals without legal representation.”

12. Sheriff’s Contract Updates
a. Review the following updates that would empower the City Manager to receive and provide safety information updates to the City Council i. Participation in Joint Law Enforcement Task Forces

1. A summary of the City’s participation in joint federal, state, or multi- agency law enforcement task forces as described in Government Code Section 7284. 6(c)(1), including but not limited to participation involving federal agencies such as the FBI, DEA, DHS, ATF, or others. The report shall include:
a. The number of SDSO officers officially assigned to federal task forces and a general description of the types of
investigations participated in, disaggregated by task force. b. The cumulative amount of SDSO personnel hours and City funds ( including contracted salary and other costs)
allocated toward such task force participation.
c. The number of investigative matters or case referrals between SDSO and federal task force partners, to the
extent such data is available without compromising open investigations or privileged communications.
d. A general summary of the types of offenses investigated through these partnerships, and any available data
collected pursuant to the Racial and Identity Profiling Act of 2015 ( RIPA), including demographic breakdowns of
individuals involved in stops or enforcement actions when available and applicable.
e. A description of the legal databases or data- sharing systems utilized in the course of these task force activities, unless exempted by legal confidentiality restrictions.
ii. Legal and Policy Updates
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1. A summary of any changes to federal or state law that affect the SDSO’s legal authority or limitations to participate in joint law enforcement task forces or immigration enforcement activities. iii. Incident Reporting – Federal Immigration Enforcement Operations

1. If SDSO provides mutual aid or responds to a federal agency conducting an immigration enforcement action, the Vista SDSO Captain shall issue a publicly available incident report within 3 business days of the action. The report shall include:
a. The names of all agencies present,
b. Whether a judicial warrant was presented by any agency, c. Any available identifying information ( badge numbers, agency designations, etc.) of the federal personnel
involved
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From: Elizabeth O"Toole
To: PublicComments
Subject: D1 Vista Community Safety & Due Process Resolution/ Ordinance Date: Friday, September 19, 2025 3:29: 50 PM
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I live ontheborderof VistaandOceansideandstronglysupporttheordinance (D1), theVistaCommunitySafety & DueProcessResolution/Ordinance. Pleasepassthisordinance. Protectingourimmigrantfriends, families, and neighborsatthisdangeroustimefor themis soimportant. Pleasebethecouncilthatstandsupfor them.

Thankyou,
ElizabethO'Toole

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From: Ciro Amador
To: public Comments
Subject Measure to make Vista a Sanctuary city
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 9:01:13 AM
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Hello there Vista council and Mayor Franklin,
I would like to issue my statement amd say that I support the Measure to make Vista a Sanctuary city and we must notify everyone of their rights on the buildings and tell ICE they are not welcomed because not only do we have to defend the rights of everyone including our immigrant community but by not supporting it, you are essentially undermining the rights of human beings and failing to uphold the constitution as everyone no matter who they are and where they come from deserve to be treated as human beings and placing signage on property to tell ICE authorities are not welcome is a result of cruel behavior, illegal and unconstitutional actions taken by ICE authorities who have shown no regard for the law and the constitution by violating the constitutional rights including the 4th amendment and due process which are the rights guaranteedby the Constitution of the United States. This should not be called a partisan vote, this measure should not be be called into question as this measure is basic human rights and if you are trying to defeat these measures, you are endangering our immigrant communities, recklessly undermining their constitutional rights and cruelly giving up our immigrant members of our community to ICE just to score political points which is horrible. For these reasons, I am supporting these measures to protect our immigrant communities as they are vital to not just to this community, this city or even this state but also to the entire country. If we turn our backs on our immigrant community members than we are not living to the promise of America, a land made up of immigrants and for everyone to be welcomed into this country
Thank you for your time
Sincerely,
Ciro Amador
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From: hahna
To: Kathy VaVdez
Subject: Item D1 — objection to Community Safety & Due Process Ordinance Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10:48:19 AM
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Mayor Franklin, Council - members and City Manager Conley, I am writing to strongly object to Item D1 being considered at tomorrow's meeting. This proposal represents a sweeping sanctuary - style policy change for the City of Vista, yet it was posted with only the bare minimum 72 - hour notice and described in vague terms. That denies residents a fair chance to understand the scope of the ordinance and provide meaningful input.

On a personal level, my mother is an immigrant who came here legally. She followed the rules, worked hard, and did everything the right way. Policies like this send the message that those sacrifices don't matter that the City is willing to reward those who cut corners while disrespecting those who obeyed the law.

Vista already faces serious challenges with development pressures, fire safety, and public safety concerns. Diverting City resources into federal immigration politics is a mistake. At the very least, this item must be re - noticed with clear language and scheduled for a full public hearing so the community can weigh in properly.

Please do not move this forward tomorrow. Deferring Item D1 is the only way to maintain transparency and protect public trust.

Sincerely,
Hahna Andrew
Vista. Resident
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From: Daniel O'Donnell
To: Kathy Valdez
Subject: Fwd: New voicemail from ( 760) 207-7499
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 9:57:14 AM
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Dan O'Donnell
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Yes this is for my councilman member Dan Donald My name is Robert belsh I live over here by the high school rbv and Im asking you to please do not vote for the sanctuary City legislation for the city of Vista if this goes through the criminals will know That they can come here We will have more criminals and more crime D1

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From: Dan O"Donnell
To: Kathy Valdez
Subject: Fwd: Vista should not be a sanctuary city
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 9:55:38 AM
Kind regards,
Dan O'Donnell
Vista Councilmember D4
City of Vista
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From: Robert Belshaw
Date: September23, 2025 at 6:23:20 AM PDT
To: Dan O'Donnell < [email protected]>
Subject: Vista should not be a sanctuary city
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Please DO NOT vote in favor of making Vista a sanctuary city. If it is made easier for criminals/illegals, then we will have more criminals and illegals and we will ALL be LESS SAFE.

Robert Belshaw
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From: Doris Calvo
To: KathyValdez
Subject: FW: Opposed to sanctuary city proposals
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 8: 14: 56 AM
Kathy,
An add to Packet for Agendaitem D1.

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From: Jim Brehove
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Subject: Opposedto sanctuarycity proposals
I am opposed to the proposed sanctuary city measures.

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From: Gina Caviar
To: PublicComments
Subject: Sanctuary city status
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 9: 10: 18 AM
Somepeoplewhoreceivedthismessagedon't oftengetemailfrom . Learnwhy thisis importantathttps://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] To whomit mayconcern: I hopethatthecity of Vistarespectsfederallawsandregulationsregardingillegal immigration. Wehavetoomanyvigilantepoliticianslookingto catchthespotlightandtakeadvantageof the atrocitiesthatarehappeningattheborderfor theirownbenefit. Theseelectedofficialsaresettingadangerous precedentin regardsto whatlawswefollow andtheoneswedon’t. Takethisissueto congressinstead. If thepublic atlargesupportsopenbordersandtheconsequencesthatgowith it, thereshouldbenoissuewith enactingnew immigrationlaws. I wasin NashvillelastweekandI metafellow fromCubawhojustcameto thiscountrythelegal way, andhisopinionis thatillegalimmigrationis underminingthiscountryandundercuttingall thepeoplewho comeherethroughlegalmeans. Let’snotactlike armchairvigilantesoverthisimportantissue. Nooneis saving humanityby sidesteppingthelaw.

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From: Vincent Cerimele
To: Kathy Valdez: John Franklin: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Concern over Vista proposing to be a sanctuary City Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 8:16:44 AM
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I'm writing to let you know of my concern over the city of Vista proposing to become a sanctuary city. I will not be able to attend the discussion as I'll be out of town on business travel.

As a long time resident of Vista ( over 18 years), husband, father of two and active member in the community, I am passionately against taming Vista into a sanctuary city. Vista is a beautiful city and the data has show that sanctuary city's increase their crime by significant amounts as well as decreasing the overall resources available to the tax payers of the city. I won't belabor the point because I'm sure you have heard more about it than me, but I would like to lend my support in any way possible to oppose turning Vista into a sanctuary city.

Please oppose any measure that would turn Vista into a sand - Limy city. Thank you.

Vincent Cerimele
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From: Elise Cooper
To: Kathy Valdez: John Franklin: Dan O'Donnell
Subject: Re Sanctuary Cities
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 7:54:22 AM
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I am thoroughly against Vista becoming a sanctuary city. I think Vista has many more problems they should be focusing on.

Also, why don't people care about the low income Americans, which should be where the resources should be going.

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From: David Carter
To: Kathy Valdez: John Franklin: Dan O"Donnell
Subject NO ! on Vista having anything to do with sanctuary city policies Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 8.55:21 PM
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As a Vista resident for two plus decades I'm disappointed in the direction Vista has been going in the last few
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candidates that are AGAINST sanctuary policies of any
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From: Teresa DeZazzo
To: Public Comments
Subject: I support Community Safety and Due Process
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 9:08:09 AM
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Dear Members - I support the language and the spirit of Councilperson Contreras' Community Safe and Due Process proposal. It includes basic rights everyone should have, including Know Your Rights information, due process standards, privacy information protections, FIOA plans, and more. I strongly encourage Vista City Council to develop a clear and comprehensive ordinance and resolution based on this well thought out proposal.

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Thank you - Teresa Dezazzo
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From: Jessica Dittric:h
To: Public Comments
Subject: Sanctuary city
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10:40:43 AM
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Hello, I agree that vista should be a sanctuary city and be safe for everyone Jessica. McCabe RN, MSN, FNP-BC
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From: S F
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Subject: D1 Community Safety and Due Process
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 11:15:07 AM
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As a homeowner and long time resident of Vista I strongly support the resolution proposedby Council Member Contreras.

All across the country we are experiencing a dangerous infringement of and blatant disregard of our constitutional rights. Masked " agents" sweeping into our communities without judicial warrants, without identification, detaining undocumented and documented immigrants as well as citizens via racial profiling. Denying many due process, a right given to all persons on US soil.

These actions, taken under the guise of " fighting crime", only make us less safe and particularly puts those most vulnerable to being victims of crime at risk. ' When immigrants following the legal immigration process and even citizens are taken from court hearings, their jobs, their children's schools - held without access to an attorney, in inhospitable conditions - there is no freedom, we become the autocracy we claim to stand against. And if it happening to others isn't enough to reach your conscience, just know that it will not stop with others, giving up our freedoms will come for us all.

This resolution is asking for is that the city not support these unconstitutional acts. At a bare minimum our government agencies, particularly law enforcement, should be held to the same standard of following the law .

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From: Katie Gallant
To: PublicComments; PublicComments
Subject: Item No. D1
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 11: 08: 57 AM
I apologize -- after further looking into the matter, I see that the proposed ordinance/resolution is one of public safety and due processand not for a sanctuary city designation. I am still in support of the measures outlined in D1 and believe that the rationale I outlined below applies. However, I have amended my public comment to more appropriately address the agenda item.

Dear Members of the Vista City Council,
I am writing to express my strong support for public safety and due process measures outlined in Item D1. At a time when immigrant communities across the country are facing increased uncertainty and fear, it is more important than ever for our city to take a clear stand in defense of dignity, safety, and human rights for all residents, regardless of immigration status.

These measures would affirm Vista’s commitment to inclusivity, community trust, and local control. It would help ensure that no resident is afraid to call the police, seek medical care, enroll their children in school, or otherwise participate in civic life due to fear of deportation. This fear undermines public safety, strains families, and erodes the very fabric of our community.

My children attend public school in Vista and I am a member of the SpecialEducation PTA. I see firsthand how fear of immigration enforcement affects the well-being of our young people. When children worry about the safety of their parents, or when families hesitate to attend school events, seek mental health support, or access critical resources, they and our community suffer. Our schools cannot function effectively when families are driven into the shadows. Students thrive when their communities are stable, when their parents are present, and when their voices are heard. Local policies that protect immigrant families strengthen the entire school system and, by extension, our city’s future.

Additionally, these policies support rather than hinder public safety. When local law enforcement is perceived as working with federal immigration agencieslike ICE, community trust that our local law enforcement agencieshave worked for years to build, erodes. Victims and witnesses of crimes are less likely to come forward, report abuse, or cooperate with investigations if they fear that any interaction with the police could lead to deportation. This makes our neighborhoods less safe for everyone.

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justice. Vista's local resources should not be used to carry out federal immigration enforcement actions that separate families and destabilize neighborhoods. We must instead focus on policies that keep our communities safe, united, and thriving.

I urge Vista City Council to pass develop and pass a public safety and due process ordinance that include the measures outlined by Councilmember Contreras. Let us lead with compassion, protect our neighbors, and make clear that everyone who lives here belongs here.

Thank you for your consideration,
Katie Gallant MPH
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Subject: Immigrants
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 9:55:50 AM
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Community Safety and Due Process, ordinance 1 resolution prepared by Councilperson Contreras ... I support the language and the spirit of Councilperson Contreras' Community Safe and Due Process proposal. It includes basic rights everyone should have, including Know Your Rights information, due process standards, privacy information protections, FIOA plans, and more. I strongly encourage Vista city council to develop a clear and comprehensive ordinance and resolution based on this well thought out proposal.

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From: Tuuuer Gender
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Subject: Vista Community Safety and Due Process Resolution/Ordinance Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10:18:56 AM
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I am a resident of Vista, and I strongly support the ordinance ( D1), Vista Community Safety and Due Process Resolution/Ordinance. Please pass this important ordinance that protects our Vista residents and immigrant friends, family, and neighbors.

No one, not even state and federal entities and actors, have the right to accost and deport without due process the people of Vista and break up families.

Passing this ordinance enhances trust within our community, leads to a stronger economy with lower unemployment and poverty rates due to greater integration of immigrants, protects our sheriffs from potential liabilities related to enforcing federal immigration laws, and allows our local government to prioritize resources on community needs.

Please stand up for the people of Vista.

Thank you,
Sara A. Gengler
Vista, CA
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From: Bonnie
To: DanO"Donnell
Cc: franklin@vista. gov; Kathy Valdez
Subject: Sanctuary City
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 8: 16: 54 AM
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I amhearingdiscussionaboutVistabecominga sanctuarycity andI wantedto let youknow I amcompletelyagainstthatidea.

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From: Stacy Hardcastle
To: Public Comments
Subject: Keeping Vista safe
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 9:06:40 MI
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As a North County resident I find myself frequently in Vista to enjoy the bustling Village, the green of Guajome Park, and the art and culture of the Moonlight.

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I was so disappointed to hear the mayor's comments about our safety and security while in your city.

This is why I support the language and the spirit of Councilperson Contreras' Community Safe and Due Process proposal. It includes basic rights everyone should have, including Know Your Rights information, due process standards, privacy information protections, FICA plans, and more. I strongly encourage Vista city council to develop a clear and comprehensive ordinance and resolution based on this well thought out proposal.

Thank you for your time.

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From: Nancy Hardwick
To: Public Comments
Subject D1 Community Safety and Due Process Ordinance/Resolution: Recommended Action Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 9:09:04 AM
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We support the language and the spirit of Council Member Contreras' Community Safe and Due Process proposal.

It includes basic rights everyone should have, including Know Your Rights information, due process standards,
privacy information protections, FICA plan and more.

We strongly encourage Vista Council Members to develop a clear and comprehensive ordinance and resolution
based on this well thought out proposal.

Though we do not live in Vista, our community of Encinitas shares many of the same concerns and issues on
community safety and due process rights.

James and Nancy Hardwick
Encinitas CA 92024
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From: GarvJahns
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Subject: Discussion Dl: Community Safety and Due Process Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10:39:13 AM
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I support the languageand spirit of the Community Safety and Due Process proposal prepared by Councilmember Contreras
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From: Maria Jolliff
To: PublicComments
Subject: D1 Community Safety and Due Process Discussion Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 11: 10: 57 AM
DearMayor, DeputyMayor, and Councilmembers,
James Madison wrote, “the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to controlthe governed, and in the next place, obligeit to controlitself.” The 4th Amendment protects people from unreasonable search and seizure - it requires warrantsbasedon probablecause, so thereis nothing new or radical in askingthis of law enforcementor postingsigns. You’ll recallthe 5th Amendmentis the obligationof the federalgovernmentto give the due processof a grandjury lookingat evidence, and the 14th amendmentextendsthe obligationto the states.

Our professionallaw enforcementknowsthe proceduraldue process. But that’s not who we’re making a statement about here. We’re saying it’s not ok for ICE to just storm the Hyundaiplantin Georgiaand arrestworkers. Workers, not criminals, herelegally. My grandmotherwas bornin Arizonaand pickedfruit in the Californiadustbowlfor a time. It wouldn’t havebeenok thento roundher up becauseshe spokeSpanish, and thoseactions aren’t ok now. We’re saying NO to any group under color of law to unreasonably search and seizepeople.

Now, my brotherin law is a policeofficerin San Jose. He’s conservative. And he might call signson buildingsstupid. But he knowsdue process. That certainlywon’t hurt his feelings. And he is smartenoughto see the languageis not focusedon local law enforcement.

Whatis importantis that everydaypeoplesee the sign and knowthat we supportdue process. We uphold the Constitution. They would know that we do not support unidentified, maskedpeoplewith gunsshowingup withoutthe properwarrantand dragging peopleaway, disappearingthem. Peopletargetedfor raceor languageor makingthe wrongjoke on late nightTV. And that is the reasonwe shouldsupportthis resolution. This resolution is the heart of the 4th Amendment. I support the Constitution and so I support this ordinance. Sincerely, MariaJolliffShadowridge

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From: Dan O"Donnell
To: Kathy Valdez
Subject: Fwd: Sanctuary city proposal
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 9:58:26 AM
Kind regards,
Dan O'Donnell
Vista Councilmember D4
City of Vista
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To: Dan O'Donnell < [email protected]>
Subject: Fw: Sanctuary city proposal
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Dear Councilman O'Donnell,
My husband and I have been residents of Vista for over 30 years, and have raised our two children here, who attended Vista public schools. Vista is our home.

I hope we can count on you to vote AGAINST any proposal that would make the City of Vista a sanctuary city. It is the duty of our elected officials to support the law and stand with our law enforcement officials.

Sanctuary city policies compromise public safety. By limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, these policies can allow undocumented individuals who have committed crimes to be released fi-om local custody without being turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE). This can create a situation where a person with a criminal history is released back into the community, potentially posing a risk to residents. Local law enforcement should be able to fully collaborate with federal agenciesto ensure that all individuals who are in the country without authorization, particularly those who have committed crimes, are subject to federal immigration proceedings.

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law, specifically8 U.S.C. § 1373, prohibitsstateandlocal governmentsfrom restrictingcommunicationwith federalauthorities regardingtheimmigrationstatusof individuals. Therefore, a sanctuarycity is, by its verydefinition, violating federalstatutes. This raisesa legalandconstitutionalissue, as localitiesshouldnot have theauthorityto choosewhich federallawstheywill or will not enforce.

Finally, thereareeconomicconcerns. Becominga sanctuarycity couldresultin a lossof federalfunding. Thethreatof losingfederal grantsfor law enforcementor otherpublic servicesis a significant concernfor manycommunities. Also, sanctuarystatuscouldattract moreundocumentedimmigrants, potentiallystraininglocal resources suchasschools, healthcare, andsocialservices. Thefinancialburden of supportingtheseindividualsfalls onlocal taxpayers.

Hereis a link to theinterviewby Mayor Franklinaboutthis proposal. We hopeyouwill standwith Mayor Franklinandvote againstthisproposal.

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From: keith arldrew
To: Dan O"Donnell• Jeffrey Fox Kathw Valdez; Jo'bn Con9ev; John Franklin Subject: Fwd: Item D1 — Objection to Community Safety & Due Process Ordinance Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 4.30:44 PM
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I am writing to strongly object to Item D1 being considered at tomorrow's meeting. This proposal represents a sweeping sanctuary - style policy changefor the City of Vista, yet it was posted with only the bare minimum 72 - hour notice and described in vague terms. That denies residents a fair chance to understand the scope of the ordinance and provide meaningful input.

On a personal level, my wife is an immigrant who came here legally. She followed the rules, worked hard, and did everything the right way. Policies like this send the message that those sacrifices don't matter that the City is willing to reward those who cut corners while disrespecting those who obeyed the law.

Vista already faces serious challenges with development pressures, fire safety, and public safety concerns. Diverting City resources into federal immigration politics is a mistake. At the very least, this item must be re - noticed with clear language and scheduled for a full public hearing so the community can weigh in properly.

Please do not move this forward tomorrow. Defening Item DI is the only way to maintain transparency and protect public trust.

Sincerely,
Keith Andrew
Vista Resident
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From: DKramer
To: Public Comments
Subject: D1 Vista Community " safety' and due process resolution Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10:02:22 AM
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As a 47 - year - resident of Vista, I am appalled by Councilmember Contreras' proposed resolution andfor ordinance which is being referred to as some sort of act for public safety.

We, who live in California are already captured and are living in a STATE OF INSURRECTION against the Federal Government of the United States and now we have a council member who feels the need to publicly label our city as what sounds to be simply put, against the laws of the elected government of our country.

I find it ironic that the people who create the laws and rules that the citizens of this city are expected to comply with are now the very same people who are attempting to exempt themselves from the very same, from those coming from the US Federal Government, and by doing so now subject the rest of us living here, who disagree resoundingly, to live under the direction of intentional law breakers simply because this is where we happen to reside.

You put everyone else's safety at risk along with hindering the unity of people across our country, with this proposal.

Those of us who escaped the recent decades of indoctrinated beliefs, intentionally funneled through the public school system, and who are NOT captured in our thoughts by the corresponding propaganda of the media, corporations, and the foreign controllers who own them, know that ICE isn't some brutal militant faction of the US Government being purposely used by an individual in order to come take away your grandmothers and elementary school aged children.

No one is coming after people with disabilities. No one is preventing someone from seeking out their own abortion. Healthcare is available but is no longer at the expense of American citizens for people from all over the world. Not a single American has had any of their rights taken away. People of America have the same rights they've always had regardless of any unique characteristics they hold as an individual. No one is attempting to remove any of the individual characteristics of another person. Illegal residency is not a human characteristic and is simply being in another country, illegally and uninvited. People all across our land have come here over the decades, legally and lawfully. Those residing or arriving illegally are NOT limited to or only of one race or ethnicity but come from ALL over the world.

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people to agree to things that are not in their best interest nor in the best interest of THEIR countryas a whole. Sanctuarycities, regardlessof whatyou intendon callingthemare placescriminalsseekout in orderto hide. Offeringto assistthemin doingso is not virtuous, or protectingof oneshumanrights, it's hidinglaw breakersfromauthorities.

We haveindividualsas well as frontorganizations, whichincludesNGO's all acrossthis countryfacilitatingand participatingin humantrafficking, drug smuggling, slavelabor, and child sex trafficking These are the types of individuals and groups that ICE intends to and has beenapprehendingand eradicating. To believethat our communityis free from any of thesenefariousindividualsand/or activitiesis delusionaland obviouslynow, may become intentional.

Claimingthat individualsare not beinggivendue processis false.

Everyindividual, questionedor apprehendedreceivesdue processunderthe laws of US Code which have all been constitutionally implemented and now after decades of being ignoredAREbeingenforced.

Harboringthoseevadinglaws is a crime. Thereare peoplein this worldwho will seekout our city, safelocations, and areasfor theiroperationssimplybecauseof yourproposal, directlybecauseyou wantto advertisesafe havenfor everyoneunderthe guiseof safety, care, and concern. Safety for everyone, with the exception of the opposing and law abiding citizensthat live here. Whathappenedto the ideaof peoplevotingfor importantdecisions suchas this? We’re sentballotsfor thingssuch as installingstreetlightswhilethe decision to operatea city whichdoesn't abideby federallaw can comefromjust a few at the expense of many?
I opposethe entireproposedresolutionand/or ordinancebeingbroughtto the tablefor discussion. I oppose any decision similar that willfully opposes the laws of our country and dividesus who live hereevenfurtherfrom otherAmericancitizensthroughoutour land from unifyingas a wholenation.

D. Kramer
NorthVista

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From: Dan O"Donnell
To: Kathy Valdez
Subject: Fwd: Strong Opposition to Sanctuary City Proposal Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 9:57:34 AM
Kind regards,
Dan O'Donnell
Vista Councilmember D4
City of Vista
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Subject: Strong Opposition to Sanctuary City Proposal
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We cannot allow Vista to become a sanctuary city. This would put our community at risk, create unnecessary legal and financial problems, and send the wrong message about our priorities.

I expect you to stand firmly against this measure and protect the interests of Vista residents.

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From: Donna
To: Public Comments
Subject: Safety and Due Process
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 9:09:29 AM
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Dear council members,
RegardingCommunity Safety and Due Process Ordinance:

I strongly support the Community Safety and Due Process ordinance/resolution prepared by Coucilperson Contreras. This is about ensuringthe public knows their rights in public spaces in our beloved Vista. Doubling down on our constitutional rights for due process for everyone. Safeguardingfrom unconstitutional kidnappings and abductions in safe placeswithout a warrant. Complying with California law, sb 54, California values act, popularly known as sanctuary state.

Thank you,
Donn Layden
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From: Susan L
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Subject D1: Community Safety and Due Process, ordinance/resolution Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 11:30:55 AM
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Regarding D1: Community Safety and Due Process, ordinance/resolution by Councilperson Contreras
Dear Council Members:

I am strongly in support of Councilperson Contreras' Community Safe and Due Process proposal. It includes basic constitutional rights everyone should have, including Know Your Rights information, due process standards, privacy information protections, FIOA plans, and more. It is in line with not only our state, but with what cities such as San Diego, Encinitas, and Carlsbad have in place.

This is about the safety and protection of Vistans and those who visit your city. I have out of town friends who join me often at Moonlight Amphitheatet, Avo Playhouse, and Cinepolis, along with many local restaurants.

I strongly encourage Vista city council to develop a clear and comprehensive ordinance and resolution based on this sensible proposal.

Thank you,
Susan Lesan
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From: Jen Lynskey
To: PublicComments
Subject: Community Safety and Due Process, ordinance / resolution prepared by Councilperson Contreras Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10: 37: 54 AM
Somepeoplewhoreceivedthismessagedon't oftengetemailfrom . Learnwhy thisis importantathttps://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] I amwriting to expresssupportfor thelanguageandthespirit of CouncilpersonContreras' CommunitySafeand DueProcessproposal. It includesbasicrightseveryoneshouldhave, citizenor not, includingKnowYour Rights information, dueprocessstandards, privacyinformationprotections, FIOA plans, andmore. I stronglyencourage Vistacity councilto developaclearandcomprehensiveordinanceandresolutionbasedonthiswell thoughtout proposal.

I supportourneighborsandcommunity, andI encouragetheVistaCity Councilto adoptthisordinanceandshow theydoaswell.

Thankyou
JenLynskey

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From: Sandra McGee
To: public Comments
Subject Item D1 - Sanctuary city proposal
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 8:34:00 AM
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I am writing to ask you to vote AGAINST any proposal that would make the City of Vista a sanctuary city. It is the duty of our elected officials to support the law and stand with our law enforcement officials.

Sanctuary city policies compromise public safety. By limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, these policies can allow undocumented individuals who have committed crimes to be released from local custody without being turned over to TTnmigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE). This can create a situation where a person with a criminal history is released back into the community, potentially posing a risk to residents. Local law enforcement should be able to fully collaborate with federal agencies to ensure that all individuals who are in the country without authorization, particularly those who have committed crimes, are subject to federal immigration proceedings.

Sanctuary city policies are a direct defiance of federal law. Federal law, specifically 8 U.S.C. § 1373, prohibits state and local governments from restricting communication with federal authorities regarding the immigration status of individuals. Therefore, a sanctuary city is, by its very definition, violating federal statutes. This raises a legal and constitutional issue, as localities should not have the authority to choose which federal laws they will or will not enforce.

Finally, there are economic concerns. Becoming a sanctuary city could result in a loss of federal funding. The threat of losing federal grants for law enforcement or other public services is a significant concern for many communities. Also, sanctuary status could attract more undocumented immigrants, potentially straining local resources such as schools, healthcare, and social services. The fmancial burden of supporting these individuals falls on local taxpayers.

Sincerely
Todd & Sandy McGee
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Subject: Sanctuary city proposal
Dear Councilman O'Donnell,
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I hopewe cancounton youto voteAGAINST anyproposalthatwould maketheCity of Vistaa sanctuarycity. It is thedutyof ourelectedofficials to supportthelaw andstand with ourlaw enforcementofficials.

Sanctuarycity policiescompromisepublicsafety. By limiting cooperationwith federal immigrationauthorities, thesepoliciescanallow undocumentedindividualswho have committedcrimesto bereleasedfrom local custodywithoutbeingturnedoverto ImmigrationandCustomsEnforcement (ICE). This cancreateasituationwhereaperson with acriminalhistoryis releasedbackinto thecommunity, potentiallyposingarisk to residents. Locallaw enforcementshouldbeableto fully collaboratewith federalagencies to ensurethatall individualswho arein thecountrywithoutauthorization, particularly thosewho havecommittedcrimes, aresubjectto federalimmigrationproceedings.

Sanctuarycity policiesareadirectdefianceof federallaw. Federallaw, specifically8 U.S.C. § 1373, prohibitsstateandlocal governmentsfrom restrictingcommunicationwith federalauthoritiesregardingtheimmigrationstatusof individuals. Therefore, a sanctuary city is, by its very definition, violatingfederalstatutes. Thisraisesa legalandconstitutional issue, as localitiesshouldnothavetheauthorityto choosewhich federallawstheywill or will not enforce.

Finally, thereareeconomicconcerns. Becominga sanctuarycity couldresultin a lossof federalfunding. Thethreatof losingfederalgrantsfor law enforcementor otherpublic servicesis asignificantconcernfor manycommunities. Also, sanctuarystatuscouldattract moreundocumentedimmigrants, potentiallystraininglocal resourcessuchasschools, healthcare, andsocialservices. Thefinancialburdenof supportingtheseindividualsfalls on localtaxpayers.

Hereis alink to theinterviewby Mayor Franklinaboutthis proposal. We hopeyouwill standwith MayorFranklinandvoteagainstthis proposal.

ProposedmeasurecouldmakeVistaa sanctuarycity
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Bestregards
ToddandSandyMcGee

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From: Dan O"Donnell
To: KathyValdez
Subject: Fwd: Vista is NOT a Sanctuary City
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 9: 58: 54 AM
Kind regards,
DanO’Donnell
Vista CouncilmemberD4
City of Vista
Pleaseforgive anygrammaticalerrors, asthiswassentfrom my iPhone.

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Date: September22, 2025at 7:43:03PM PDT
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Subject: Vista is NOT a SanctuaryCity
Youdon't [email protected]. Learnwhythisisimportant CouncilmanO'Donnell,
I wasin theprocessof writing to encourageyourvoteagainstmakingVistaa sanctuarycity, whenmy friendsSandyandMarty McGeesentmetheattached message. It sayseverythingI wantto sayandeverythingI feel, soI amattaching here-mail asmy voteagainstmakingVistaa sanctuarycity.

Sanctuarycity policiescompromisepublic safety. By limiting cooperationwith federalimmigrationauthorities, thesepoliciescanallow undocumented individualswho havecommittedcrimesto bereleasedfrom local custodywithout beingturnedoverto ImmigrationandCustomsEnforcement (ICE). This can createa situationwherea personwith a criminalhistoryis releasedbackinto the community, potentiallyposingarisk to residents. Locallaw enforcementshould beableto fully collaboratewith federalagenciesto ensurethatall individuals who arein thecountrywithoutauthorization, particularlythosewho have committedcrimes, aresubjectto federalimmigrationproceedings.

Sanctuarycity policiesarea directdefianceof federallaw. Federallaw, specifically8 U.S.C. § 1373, prohibitsstateandlocal governmentsfrom restrictingcommunicationwith federalauthoritiesregardingtheimmigration statusof individuals. Therefore, a sanctuarycity is, by its very definition, violating federalstatutes. Thisraisesa legalandconstitutionalissue, as localities shouldnot havetheauthorityto choosewhich federallawstheywill or will not enforce.

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Finally, thereareeconomicconcerns. Becominga sanctuarycity couldresultin a lossof federalfunding. Thethreatof losingfederalgrantsfor law enforcementor otherpublicservicesis asignificantconcernfor manycommunities. Also, sanctuarystatuscouldattractmoreundocumentedimmigrants, potentially straininglocal resourcessuchasschools, healthcare, andsocialservices. The financialburdenof supportingtheseindividualsfalls on local taxpayers.

Hereis a link to theinterviewby Mayor Franklinaboutthis proposal. We hope you will standwith Mayor Franklinandvoteagainstthis proposal.

ProposedmeasurecouldmakeVistaasanctuarycity
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BestRegards,
Cindy andMike Metts

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From: Nanci Oechsle
To: Public Comments
Subject: D1 Community Safety and Due Process
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10:41:33 AM
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Dear Mayor Franklin, Deputy Mayor Melendez and Councilmembers Contreras, O'Donnell, and Fox,
It seems that some members of our community think D1 is about making Vista a sanctuary city, it's not. D1 is about the safety of our community. The recommendations, such as hosting " know your rights" forums and protecting people's personal information, is basic safety.

It's the job of the city to create an environment that is as safe as humanly possible.

We know that people of color are being targeted by federal agents. Everyone deserves due process, like having a valid search warrant, when confronted by an agent. They should be able to see their face. They should be able to make a call.

When errors by law enforcement happen, they should be able to question why.

I hope that tonight's discussion yields a thoughtful discussion, with some solid and helpful policies.

Thank you for your time and service,
Nanci Oechsle
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Vista resident for 30+ years
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From: tatana r aviovic
To: John Franklin; Dan o"Donnell: Jeffrey Fox- Kathy Valdez: John Conley Subject: Stop Item D1!
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 9:55:14 AM
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My name is Tatjana Andrew ( maiden name Pavlovicova), and I am writing in strong opposition to Item D1 on tomorrow's agenda. I immigrated to the United States legally. I followed every requirement, waited my turn, and worked hard to build a life here.

This ordinance disrespects those who did it the right way. By shielding those who came illegally, the City would be disregarding the sacrifices and effort made by legal immigrants like me.

In addition, the way this item was noticed raises serious concerns under the Brown Act.

Labeling it only as a " Community Safety and Due Process Discussion" and providing minimal detail did not adequately inform the public of its true scope — including immigration enforcement restrictions. Ramming through such a sweeping ordinance without clear, specific notice deprives Vista residents of their right to meaningful participation.

I urge you to table or defer Item D1 and instead commit to a transparent, open process where Vista residents and legal immigrants alike can have a true voice.

Respectfully,
Tatjana Pavlovicova Andrew
Vista Resident
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Tatjana Andrew
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From: ieanne romey
To: Kathy Valdez
Subject: Our voice needs to be heard
Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 4:59:09 PM
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While i can not be at the counsel meeting. I want the voice of my family to be heard. I have been a vista resident for over 30 years. I absolutely do not want Visat to be turned into a sanctuary city. How can someone even suggest that? Why should my tax dollars go to people who are not legal citizens? My tax dollars should go to help fix the streets and the homeless Americans we already have. There is a big problem in Vista and this will only make it bigger.

Just to add when i say fix the roads i do not mean more unnecessary bike lanes and speed bumps all over the place. Another wasteful thing Vista did. I think this is a big mistake. How can Vista even t rink about doing that. .

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From: Amara Siva
To: Public Comments
Subject: Vista sanctuary city proposal
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 11:32:11 AM
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To Whom It May Concern,
As a Vista city resident, I am writing in support of Councilmember Contreras's public safety and due process ordinance/resolution as I cannot attend tonight's meeting in person. This proposal does not block federal agencies like ICE from operating in those cities or conducting arrests. ICE employs its own federal agents who can enter cities to perform their duties. ICE can still use administrative or judicial warrants to make arrests, even without local police assistance.

I fully support proper enforcement of federal, state, county, and city laws but I do not support ICE's current arrest tactics which ignore the U.S. Constitution's requirement of Due Process and ICE's export of asylum applicants, green card holders, and even US citizens to detention camps within the United States or maximum security prisons outside of the United States.

I believe that we should continue to allow immigrants to attend their scheduled court hearings and not use our already strained local resources for immigration enforcement.

Thank you,
Amara Siva
Vista, CA 92081
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From: Tracy Carter
To: Kathy Valdez
Cc: John Franklin; Dan O"Connell: Dave Scott
Subject: No - to Vista as a Sanctuary City
Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 8:04:25 ! PM
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I am firmly against this proposal.

Tracy Carter
Vista Resident ( 27 years)
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From: Caroline Theiss-Aird
To: PublicComments
Subject: Vote YESon the Safety and Due Process Policy!
Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 8:16: 44 PM
Somepeoplewhoreceivedthismessagedon't oftengetemailfrom . Learnwhy thisis importantathttps://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] DearMayorandVistaCity Councilmembers,
I amwriting to stronglyurgeyouto voteyesonAgendaitemD1 to ensurethatALL residentsof Vistafeelsafeand constitutionallyprotectedin ourcity. FriendsandneighborswhoareLatino, whetheror nottheyarecitizensor legalresidentshaveexpressedthattheynolongerfeelsafehavingseenhowICE is randomlypickingpeopleupoff thestreetsandseparatingfamilies. Immigrantswork hard, paytaxesandyetinsteadof gratitude, areblamedfor everysocialill andtargetedby law enforcement. It’smorallywrongandridiculoussinceourowngovernment statisticsshowthatnativebornAmericanscommitmorecrimespercapita. Immigrantsstartaquarterof new businessesin theU.S. andareanetgainto ourcountryandoureconomy. Pleasedotheright thingandvoteyes. No morefamily separations, nomorefearmongering, notonourwatch! Sincerely,
CarolineandMichaelTheiss-Aird
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From: Dan O"Donnell
To: KathyValdez
Subject: Fwd: Sanctuary city proposal
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 9: 58: 07 AM
Kind regards,
DanO’Donnell
Vista CouncilmemberD4
City of Vista
Pleaseforgive anygrammaticalerrors, asthiswassentfrom my iPhone.

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From: Tim Troncone
Date: September22, 2025at 9:17:36PM PDT
To: DanO'Donnell <[email protected]>
Subject: Sanctuarycity proposal
Hey Dan,
I just wantedto reachout andsayI reallydon’t think wecan allow Vista to becomeasanctuarycity. It feelslike it would bring moreproblemsthansolutions, andI’d really like to seeus stayfocusedonkeepingthecity safeandunited.

I knowyou’ll bein themiddleof all thesediscussions, but I wantedyouto know whereI stand. Appreciateeverythingyou do for thecommunity.

Tim Troncone

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From: Theresa Beauchamp
To: Public Comments
Subject: Agenda Item D1 - Support for Council Member Contreras" Community Safety and Due Process proposal Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 12:10:24 PM
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I strongly support Council Member Contreras' Community Safety and Due Process proposal.

It includes basic rights provided by the United States Constitution for ALL PEOPLE PRESENT in the U.S. Included in the proposal: Know Your Rights information, due process standards, privacy information protections, FIOA plans, and more. Providing these resources is not a political act; it is a facndarnental act of compassion and a practical step toward ensuring the well-being of all who live and work here.

Undocumented immigrants, like all people present in the United States, possess constitutional rights that must be respected. The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments guarantee due process of law to all ' persons," not just citizens. See the City of San Diego's Know Your Rights (KYR) website page for critical resources that are vital to include in the city of Vista Know Your Rights webpage and general resources.
https://www.sandiego.govIknow-your-rights
I strongly encourage Vista city council to place this Community Safetyand Due Process resolution on the agenda sooner than later. It is local government's responsibility to developpolicy that ICE agents operate within the United States Constitution.

The current ICE modus operandi has resulted in all Vista residents feeling increased anxiety because they do not feel safe. You need to do all you can to help our most vulnerable residents feel safer when they go to: school, church, grocery shopping, work, seek medical care, the courthouse etc.

Respectfully,
Theresa Beauchamp
Family Practice Physician Assistant
P.S. City Clerk - please confirm receipt of this public comment to Thank you
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From: Louis Campbell
To: Public Comments
Subject: 9/23 meeting, agenda item 01 ( community safety and due process discussion) Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:52:02 PM
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I'm writing to support the resolution preparedby Councilperson Contreras. It's a thoughtful and comprehensive proposal on an important issue that affects our community. From certain comments in the media, I understand some members of the city government disapprove of it, but their criticisms are off the mark. It seems reasonable and good to inform everyone of their basic rights and to do whatever we can to keep people safe from the unlawful kidnappings peipetrated by federal agents. I strongly encourage the Council to develop a clear and comprehensiveordinance and resolution based on this proposal. I intend to vote against anyone who stands in the way of developing such an ordinance and resolution during the next election.

Louis Campbell
Rebecca Ave
Vista. CA
From: Carol
To: PublicComments
Subject: NO SANCTUARYCITY
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1: 16: 24 PM
Somepeoplewhoreceivedthismessagedon't oftengetemailfrom . Learnwhy thisis importantathttps://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] Pleasedonotall Vistato becomeasanctuarycity. Wehaveenoughcongestionandhomelesspeoplealreadythatwe havenotbeenableto successfullydealwith. Ourstreetsarealreadybecomingmoreviolent. NO SANCTUARY CITY……
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From: CARMENCOBIAN
To: PublicComments
Subject: No on Sanctuary cities
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1: 52: 01 PM
Somepeoplewhoreceivedthismessagedon't oftengetemailfrom . Learnwhy thisis importantathttps://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] I havebeenaVistaresidentfor 40yearsanddonotwantVistato beasanctuarycity.

CarmenCobian
From: Michele Cyr
To: PublicComments
Subject: D1 community safety, and due process discussion Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 11: 59: 45 AM
Somepeoplewhoreceivedthismessagedon't oftengetemailfrom Learnwhy thisis importantathttps://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] Hello MayorandCouncilmembers-
I amwriting in asacommunitymemberto supportCouncilmemberCorinnaContreras‘ AgendaitemonkeepingICE outof ourcommunity. Theyaretearingfamiliesapart, kidnappingrandompeoplethat donothavecriminalrecords, causingbusinessesto gounder, familiesto gohungryandnotbeableto paytheirrent leadingfurtherto ourhomelessproblem! I urgeyouto supportthis! Thankyou!
Sincerely,
MicheleCyr
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To: Public Comments
Subject No on Sanctuary Cities
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:52:31 PM
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No on Sanctuary Cities!
Please do not make Vista a Sanctuary city!
Claudia De Soto
Vista, CA 82084
Resident since 2000
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From: Noelani Dizon
To: Public Comments
Subject: D1. Community Safety and Due Process
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 12:14:49 PM
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Good afternoon,
My name is Noelani and I am a constituent of District 3. I am writing in support of Councilmember Corinna Contreras' recently added discussion item, Community Safety and Due Process. As a long time resident of Vista and someone who has served vulnerable populations in social services throughout the North San Diego County area for nearly a decade. I am grateful that Councilmember Corinna Contreras is advocating for the protection of Vista's community members similar to the City of Oceanside's recently passed Community Trust Resolution. This month, the Supreme Court issued an order allowing I.C.E. to detain individuals using tactics rooted in racial profiling. These tactics are a gross abuse of power and create a physically, mentally and emotionally unsafe environment. I urge the Vista City Council to make our city safe for all and not just for some by implementing protective measures including the sharing of " Know Your Rights" resources. requiring a warrant before federal immigration enforcement can access City property, protecting sensitive personal data from being shared with immigration enforcement, ensuring city contractors also follow these protections. and a commitment to upholding civil rights for all residents. I look forward to participating in future discussions on this matter.

Thank you,
Noelani D.

From: Tara Eagle
To: Public Comments
Subject: Item Di — C6jectson to Community Safety & Due Process Ordinance Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:36:46 PM
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Mayor Franklin, Council - members, and City manager Conley, I write as a Vista resident of the past decade who is proud of our city's evolution into a safe, family - friendly community. I'm concerned about the rush to consider a sanctuary city" measure with minimal public notice and without clear definitions, fiscal analysis, or operational plans. For a decision of this magnitude, Vista deserves a transparent process, precise policy language, and unbiased staff work before any vote.

1. The current legal baseline in California already limits local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
California's SB 54 ( the California Values Act) restricts the use of local resources to enforce federal civil immigration law, with narrow exceptions ( e.g., certain serious/violent offenses). It limits detaining people on civil immigration holds, sharing non-public personal information, and providing release dates except under specific circumstances set in state law. Any city policy must fit inside these state requirements.

The California Attorney General also issued updated bulletins ( Jan. 17, 2025) to clarify law - enforcement obligations under SB 54 and to update model policies for public facilities. These emphasize that state and local resources cannot be used for civil immigration enforcement except as SB 54 allows.

Vista contracts policing to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department ( SDK)), which says it follows state law and maintains an SB 54 policy manual. City actions must account for this structure and align with the Sheriff s operational policies.

Implication: Vista is already governed by a robust state framework. If the Council wishes to changelocal practice, it must articulate exactly what policies would go beyond SB 54 while remaining lawful and operationally feasible under the Sheriff contract. 2) The proposal has been noticed at the legal minimum; for a major policy, that is not sufficient public process
California's Brown Act allows. placing items on a regular -meeting agendawith 72 hours' notice, but it also requires a " brief general description" of each item. For a complex, city-wide policy with fiscal, legal, and public -safety ramifications, the legal minimum notice does not provide adequate time for residents to review language, consult sources, and prepare testimony. I urge the Council to require extended notice, staff reports, and public workshops before any vote.
3) National and regional contextarguesfor caution
Thefederalgovernmenthasrecentlyre-issueda “sanctuaryjurisdictions” list andexpanded ICE’s 287(g) partnershipswith locallaw enforcementnationwide. While Vistamustfollow Californialaw, adoptinga sanctuarylabelor policy packagecouldplacethecity atoddswith currentfederalenforcementprioritiesandattractscrutinyor fundingconditions.

Locally, therearerealgovernancefrictions. In December2024, theCountyadoptedadditional limits oncooperationwith immigrationauthorities; theelectedSheriff announcedshewould not honorthoseextrarestrictions, citing statelaw astheappropriatebalance. Thistug-of-war illustrateshow impreciseor symbolicpoliciescangenerateconfusionratherthanclarity.

FederalAuthority vs. Local Ordinances: UndertheU.S. Constitution’s SupremacyClause Article VI), federallaw preemptslocallaw. Citiescandecidehowmuchtheyvoluntarily cooperatewith federalimmigrationenforcement (within thelimits of statelaw), but they cannotblock ICE or CBPfrom carryingoutfederalimmigrationactions. Sanctuaryordinances mostlyrestrictlocalparticipation — theydonotpreventdeportationwhenfederalauthorities chooseto act. Thismeansa “sanctuarycity” designationoftenhassymbolicandpolitical valuemorethanpracticaleffect — particularlyin California, whereSB 54 alreadysetsstrong limits onlocal cooperation. Residentscaneasilybemisledinto thinkinga sanctuary designation “protects” peoplefrom deportationwhenin factfederalauthoritiesretainfull enforcementpower .

ResourceBurdenandPublicTrustIssues: Becausefederalauthoritystill applies, adoptinga sanctuarylabelmayincreasedemandson city resourceswithoutchangingoutcomes:

AdministrativeCosts: Citiesmustrewritepolicies, retrainstaff, handleadditionalpublic- recordsrequests, andpotentiallyrespondto litigation overcompliance.

PublicPerceptionCosts: Peoplemaywronglyassumecity officials canstopdeportations, creatingconflict whenICE still actsin Vista.

PoliticalCosts: Sanctuarydebatesoftenconsumesignificantcouncilandstafftimethatcould bespenton localsafety, infrastructure, andeconomicdevelopment.

Real-World Examples
In SanFrancisco, federalcourtsupheldthatICE couldaccesscourthousesandmakearrests regardlessof thecity’s sanctuaryordinance (UnitedStatesv. California, 921F.3d865, 9thCir. 2019). This confirmedthatsanctuarypoliciescannotoverridefederalenforcementpower.

In Oakland, a mayorfacedfederalcriticism for warningthepublic aboutICE operations; yet ICE still conductedenforcementactions, showingthatlocalalertscannotpreventfederal operations — butdo createtensionandpotentiallegalexposure.

Thesecasesshowthatsanctuarypoliciesoftendo little to stopdeportationsbutcanstrain relationswith federalagenciesandinvite legalscrutiny.
4) Fiscalstewardship: keepscarcelocal dollars focusedon local priorities I donot wantVistaspendingcity resourceson federalresponsibilities. California’s recent experienceshowsthatimmigration-relatedhealthcoverageexpansionshavebeencostlierthan projectedat thestatelevel (Medi-Cal), contributingto budgetstressandproposalsto scale backbenefits. While Medi-Cal is a stateprogram, thisunderscoreswhy fiscal diligence mattersfor anylocalpolicy with downstreamcostrisks (e.g., stafftraining, legalexposure, public-recordsworkload, litigation).

Request: Direct staffto prepareaneutralfiscal notebeforeanyvote, covering: legalreview hours, training, data-systemchanges, public-recordsimpacts, signage/enforcementproposals, andpotentialgrant-fundingimplicationsif Vistais flaggedby federalagencies. 5) Public safety: insist on cooperationin legally permitted casesinvolving seriouscrime I supportcommunitytrustandequalaccessto city services. I alsowantassurancethat individualswho commitseriouscrimesandlack lawful statusareprioritizedfor removal consistentwith statelaw. SB54 permitscooperationwith immigrationauthoritiesfor listed convictionsandscenariosin Gov’t Code § 7282.5. Any Vistapolicy shouldexplicitly affirm cooperationin thoseSB 54-permittedcases, includingnotificationsconsistentwith thestatute.

Request: If theCity considersanypolicy changes, theymustcodify thatVista— andthe SDSOunderourcontract—will continueto cooperatein all SB 54-permittedscenarios, particularlyfor serious/violentfelonies.
6) Avoid vagueor symbolic provisions that invite conflict without improving safety Reportsaboutsimilar measureselsewhere (e.g., signageto deterICE on city property) tendto besymbolic, mayhavequestionablelegaleffect, andrisk distractingfrom realsafetywork.

Pleaseavoidambiguous “sanctuary” languagein favorof precise, enforceablepoliciestiedto SB 54 andtheSheriffcontract.
7) Gapsand ambiguities in current practice that the Council should addressup front Sheriff–County policy mismatch: TheSheriffhaspublicly statedshewouldnot implement additionalcounty “sanctuary” limits beyondstatelaw. If Vistaadoptsextralocal limits, how would thosebeimplementedoperationallyby SDSOdeputiesservingVista? Clarify in writing with SDSObeforeanyvote.

City–Sheriff contract levers: Vistarelieson theCountySheriff. What, precisely, canVista direct, andwhatrequiresCounty/Sheriff concurrence? Publisha memoontheCity’s authority boundariessothepublicknowswhatis actuallycontrollable.

SB 54 reporting and data-sharing controls: SB 54requiresspecificreportingandlimits certaindatasharing. HasSDSO’s SB54 policy (Policy15) andreportingbeenfully implementedfor Vista’s jail bookingsandnotifications? Makecurrentcompliancestatusand statisticspublic.

Definition & scope: “Sanctuarycity” hasnosinglelegaldefinition; somecitieshaveadopted ordinancesthatsimply restateSB54, othersgo further. Vistamustpublishexactdrafttext and a plain-Englishsummary—well beyondaone-line agendacaption— soresidentsunderstand changes.

Perceptionvs. reality: Proponentsoftenclaimsanctuarypoliciesimprovereportingandtrust; opponentsfeartheysignal “safeharbor.” Evenmajorcitieslike Los Angelesframedtheir 2024ordinanceasaligningresourcesawayfrom immigrationenforcementandtowardlocal safety— yetopponentswarnedaboutattractioneffects. Vistashouldgroundits discussionin our city’s data, notslogans.
8) Processand transparency requests
Giventhestakes, I respectfullyasktheCouncilto:

Deferanyvoteuntil:

A public, writtenstaff reportdefinestheproposalline-by-line relativeto SB 54 andSDSOPolicy 15.

A neutralfiscal impactanalysis (City Attorney, City Manager, andFinance) is postedatleast14 daysin advance.

A public safetymemoconfirmshow SDSOwould implementthepolicy in Vista andhow SB54-permittedcooperationin serious/violentcaseswill continue.

Hold at leasttwo public workshops (evenings, multilingualaccess) prior to action, andpublishtracked-changes draftsif languageevolves.

Definesuccessmetrics (e.g., clearancerates, responsetimes, crimereportingfrom all communities, andcosts) andrequirea 12-monthreviewwith data. (Note: SB54 already contemplatesannualreportingon transfersto immigrationauthorities; Vistashould incorporatethesedatainto its review.)
9) My bottom line
Keeplocal resourcesfocusedon local safetyandservices. Don’t takeon federal responsibilities. Do notadoptvague “sanctuary” languagethatcreatesconfusion, legal exposure, or perceptionproblems.

Committo SB 54-permittedcooperationwith immigrationauthoritiesfor serious/violent criminal conduct, andmakethatcommitmentexplicit in anyordinance.

Insiston process: extendednotice, exactlanguage, fiscal andlegalanalysis, Sheriff implementationdetails, anddata-drivenevaluation—beforeanyvote.

Thankyoufor yourconsiderationandfor safeguardingVista’shard-won progressasasafe, family-friendly city.

Sincerely,
Tara Eagle
Vista Resident
Notes on sources (for the Council and staff)
Vista & Sheriff structure / recent “sanctuary jurisdiction” confusion: KPBS (May 31, 2025); Mayor Franklin’s statements; SDSO SB 54 policy.

State framework: SB 54 text (Gov’t Code §§ 7284–7284.12; § 7282.5) and AG bulletins (Jan 2025).

Brown Act notice floor: CA Attorney General guide (72-hour requirement).

County-level friction: Sheriff’s refusal to implement extra county restrictions beyond SB 54.

Federal posture: DOJ list of sanctuary jurisdictions (Aug 5, 2025) and DHS expansion of 287(g) agreements (Sept 17, 2025).

Budget context (health coverage expansion): Reuters/Politico/CalMatters on Medi-Cal cost pressures and proposed rollbacks/adjustments.

Supremacy Clause & Federal Preemption: U.S. Const. art. VI, cl. 2 (“This Constitution… shall be the supreme Law of the Land…”). Establishes that federal law preempts conflicting local law. Relevant to explain that sanctuary ordinances cannot block ICE.

Case Law: United States v. California, 921 F.3d 865 (9th Cir. 2019) — upholding parts of SB 54 but confirming federal immigration authority remains intact and cannot be obstructed.

Oakland Mayor Case: DOJ criticism of Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s 2018 public warning about ICE operations — illustrating that federal enforcement proceeded despite local opposition, showing limited real effect of local sanctuary” efforts.

Resource Burden Examples: City of San Francisco and City/County of Los Angeles incurred significant staff time and legal costs defending sanctuary policies in federal litigation, e.g., City and County of San Francisco v. Trump, 897 F.3d 1225 (9th Cir. 2018).

From: Vanessa Forsythe
To: Public Comments
Subject: Community Safety and Due Process, ordinance / resolution prepared by Councilperson Contreras Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:55:53 PM
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I support the language and the spirit of Councilperson Contreras' Community Safe and Due Process proposal. It includes basic rights everyone should have, including Know Your Rights information, due process standards, privacy information protections, FIOA plans, and more. I strongly encourage Vista city council to develop a clear and comprehensive ordinance and resolution based on this well thought out proposal.

Vanessa
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To: Public Comments
Subject; Vote YES on the Safety and Due Process Policy! Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 11:46:17 AM
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I'm a longtime Vista resident and constituent of District 2. I am writing because I care deeply about this issue and my community.
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Our Vista neighbors and families are being kidnapped and torn apart by detention and deportation. As the federal government continues to ramp up immigration enforcement in our communities, it has harmful impacts for the entire Vista community. It results in children missing school, people canceling their health appointments, less revenue generated for local businesses, and decreased use of public spaces and programs that are meant to provide support to our communities.

I am looking to you and the entire Vista City Council to make it clear that you stand with the City's immigrant community and will do everything in your local power to ensure all residents feel safe. The moment is now for Vista City Council leadership to act.

As the local legislative body, the City Council has the obligation to further state protections to meet the needs of our community.

I urge you to vote YES on the Safety and Due Process policy on Tuesday, 9/23. By doing so you will ensure that Vista is a welcoming place where immigrants do not have to live in fear, have the right to due process and receive dignity and respect.

Thank you,
Felicia Gomez
From: Judd Handler
To: Public Comments
Subject: No Sanctuary City in Vista
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 11:41:25 AM
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While I have compassion for all people living in Vista, whether they be US citizens or who have illegally entered this country, I am vehemently opposed to legislation that would make Vista a sanctuary city. Immigration reform is desperately needed, however, violating federal law and shielding potentially dangerous members of society in Vista is not the answer. I hope Connie Contreras will take this into account.

Thank you for considering my opinion on this matter.

Z. Judd Handler
Promontory Ridge Way
Vista, CA 92081
23 September2025
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From: Joe Henschel
To: Public Comments
Subject: Sanctuary City
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 12:43:34 PM
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My name is Joe, and I was born and raised here in Vista. I care deeply about the future of our community and the direction our city is headed. That's why I am writing to express my opposition to the idea of designating Vista as a sanctuary city.

Vista has always been a place where families can grow, businesses can thrive, and neighbors can come together. I worry that by declaring our city a sanctuary, we would be putting ourselves at odds with federal law and creating unnecessary conflict with the federal government. I don't believe that working against federal authorities is in the best interest of our city or its residents.

I strongly feel that our local leaders should focus on keeping Vista safe, welcoming, and prosperous — without taking on policies that could expose our city to legal, financial, and public safety risks. I ask you to carefully consider the long-term impact this decision could have on the stability and reputation of Vista.

Thank you for your time and for serving our community.

Sincerely,
Joe Henschel
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To: Public Comments
Subject: D1 discussion
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 12:41:08 PM
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My husband and I have been residents of Vista for over 30 years, and have raised our two children here, who attended Vista public schools. Vista is our home.

I hope we can count on you to vote AGAINST any proposal that would make the City of Vista a sanctuary city. It is the duty of our elected officials to support the law and stand with our law enforcement officials.

Sanctuary city policies compromise public safety. By limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, these policies can allow undocumented individuals who have committed crimes to be released from local custody without being turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE). This can create a situation where a person with a criminal history is released back into the community, potentially posing a risk to residents. Local law enforcement should be able to fully collaborate with federal agencies to ensure that all individuals who are in the country without authorization, particularly those who have committed crimes, are subject to federal immigration proceedings.

Sanctuary city policies are a direct defiance of federal law. Federal law, specifically 8 U.S.C. § 1373, prohibits state and local governments from restricting communication with federal authorities regarding the immigration status of individuals. Therefore, a sanctuary city is, by its very definition, violating federal statutes. This raises a legal and constitutional issue, as localities should not have the authority to choose which federal laws they will or will not enforce.

Finally, there are economic concerns. Becoming a sanctuary city could result in a loss of federal funding. The threat of losing federal giants for law enforcement or other public services is a significant concern for many communities. Also, sanctuary status could attract moreundocumentedimmigrants, potentiallystraininglocal resources suchasschools, healthcare, andsocialservices. Thefinancialburden of supportingtheseindividualsfalls onlocal taxpayers.

Hereis a link to theinterviewby Mayor Franklinaboutthis proposal. We hopeyouwill standwith Mayor Franklinandvote againstthisproposal.

ProposedmeasurecouldmakeVistaasanctuarycity
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The city of Vista has become known for berms, roundabouts, traffic circles and green paint.

These are things that sound good, make the city council seem compassionate, but are notiing more than virtue signaling. This sanctuary city motion sends a message that doing things the right way, the legal way, is not important. A complete disrespect for law and order. Many have worked hard and paid much to do things the legal way and be proper citizens. I strongly urge councilmembers Fox, O'Donnell and Mayor Franklin to defeat any attempts to have Vista. become a Sanctuary city. We don't want to be a sanctuary from law and order.

From: Cinda Kemper
To: Public Comments
Subject: YES on Safety and Due Process Advocacy Resolution Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:32:41 PM
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Please vote YES in support of the Safety and Due Process Resolution proposedby Councilinember Contreras.

I fully support this proposal to protect the rights of all of our community members and promote public safety. Let's make sure all Vista residents have access to Know Your Rights information, Due Process provisions, Privacy protections and FOIA processes. Let's keep Vista a thriving, vibrant city where hard-working people and our youth can live full lives without the fear of government overreach and cruelty.

Thank you-
Cinda Kemper
From: Susan Latimer
To: Public Comments
Subject In favor of Sanctuary status
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:59:23 PM
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I am in favor of Vista being a Sanctuary city. As a Christian I believe we have the responsibility to care for all people.

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From: Joshua Lazerson
To: Public Comments
Subject: D1 - Community Safety and Due Process Discussion Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 12:13:12 PM
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Mayor Franklin and Council Members,
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I am pleased to speak in support of Council Member Contreras' Community Safety and Due Process proposal. It includes basic information that everyone should be familiar with, including Know Your Rights information, due process standards, privacy information protections, and FOIA plans. Providing these resources is not a political act; it is a fundamental act of compassion and a practical step toward ensuring the well-being of all who live and work in Vista.

Undocumented immigrants, like all people present in the United States, possess constitutional rights that must be respected. The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments guarantee due process of law to all " persons": not just to citizens.

I strongly encourage the Vista City Council to place this Community Safety and Due Process resolution on the agenda as soon as possible. It is local government's responsibility to develop policy to do our best to ensure that ICE agents operate within the United States Constitution. Current ICE practice has resulted in many Vista residents feeling increased anxiety because they do not feel safe.

Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

Sincerely,
Joshua Lazerson
From: Lonna M. Leghart
To: PublicComments
Subject: D1. Community Safety and Due Process
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1: 58: 45 PM
Regardingtonight’sdiscussionitem, I’m writing in supportof CouncilmemberContreras’sproposal to make Vista a safer place for our residents. I strongly disagree with Mayor Franklin’s statements on FoxNewsthat this isunconstitutional. I believewe asa city must standup for peoplewho are unjustly being targeted by ICEand the Trump administration’s unfounded attacks.

Thank you,
Lonna Leghart
From: William Melton
To: Public Comments
Subject: Agenda Number D-1, Septernber 23, 2025 Community Safety arid Due Process Discussion Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:59:12 PM
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Sanctuary cities policies support increased crime when individuals with criminal records are allowed to remain in our community. These policies place a strain on limited local and resources, and subvert the lawful enforcement of federal laws that are intended to protect the US national security interests.

My concern is that by limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, sanctuary policies allow people with criminal backgrounds to remain in communities to molest and kill local residents.

For example: Recall the case of Kathryn Steinle, a young woman who was murdered in front of her father and died in his arms in San Francisco after her killer was released from local custody as sanctuary rules discouraged them from cooperating with federal immigration officials. Another; In April 2025, Aleksandre Modebadze was fatally beaten in a home invasion robbery in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles by Three illegal immigrants from Eastern Europe. Two of the men had previously been released at the border and the third, had overstayed a visa, had two previous ICE detainers for burglary and drug charges that were ignored by " sanctuary jurisdictions". In January 2025, Karen Ruiz was murdered in. the Pacoima area of Los Angeles. The suspected gunman, Herbert Nixon Flores, was an undocumented immigrant with an extensive criminal record who ( later died by suicide. A detainer issued for Flores to the Los Angeles Police Department was not honored due to California's sanctuary policy, resulting in Karen's death.

The policy to actively subvert Ice's ability to remove criminals, put the criminals interest above residents. We are all safer when criminals are removed for public safety.

Respectfully,
William Melton
From: Cindy Metts
To: Public Comments
Subject Item D1
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:14:24 PM
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Vista is NOT a Sanctuary City!
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Sanctuary city policies compromise public safety. By limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, these policies can allow undocumented individuals who have committed crimes to be released from local custody without being turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE). This can create a situation where a person with a criminal history is released back into the community, potentially posing a risk to residents. Local law enforcement should be able to fully collaborate with federal agencies to ensure that all individuals who are in the country without authorization, particularly those who have committed crimes, are subject to federal immigration proceedings.

Sanctuary city policies are a direct defiance of federal law. Federal law, specifically 8 U.S.C. § 1373, prohibits state and local governments from restricting communication with federal authorities regarding the immigration status of individuals. Therefore, a sanctum,/ city is, by its very definition, violating federal statutes. This raises a legal and constitutional issue, as localities should not have the authority to choose which federal laws they will or will not enforce.

Finally, there are economic concerns. Becoming a sanctuary city could result in a loss of federal funding. The threat of losing federal grants for law enforcement or other public services is a significant concern for many communities.

Also, sanctuary status could attract more undocumented immigrants, potentially straining local resources such as schools, healthcare, and social services. The financial burden of supporting these individuals falls on local taxpayers.

Please stand with Mayor Franklin and vote against this proposal.

Best Regards.

Cindy and Mike Metts
From: Darla Nyren
To: Public Comments
Subject: In Support of Community Safety & Due Process Resolution/Ordinance Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:55:23 PM
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I am appalled that council members wouldn't support posting " Know Your Rights" information. Why don't you want your citizenry to know their rights and not protect them from abuse of those rights?
The ordinance does NOT prevent the release of any privacy information that is already required by state and federal law. It DOES prevent government overreach.

I am extremely alarmed by individuals being disappeared. If they can mistakenly remove someone, It could be anyone - you or me. This is a simple action for the city to take to assist it's citizenry.

I object to any council member who does not support and fully recognize the rights people living in Vista and beyond. You clearly do not support the constitution, state and federal laws.

Darla Nyren
La Tortuga Drive
Vista, CA 92081
From: Kim Piker
To: Public Comments
Subject: D1 Community Safety and Due Process Discussion Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:55:16 PM
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I strongly support Council Member Contreras' Community Safe and Due Process proposal. It includes basic rights everyone should have, including Know Your Rights information, due process standards, privacy information protections, FIOA plans, and more. Providing these resources is not a political act; it is a fundamental act of compassion and a practical step toward ensuring the well-being of all who live and work here.

I strongly encourage Vista city council to place this Community Safety and Due Process resolution on the agenda sooner than later. It is local government's responsibility to develop policy that ICE agents operate within the United States Constitution.

The current ICE modus operandi.has resulted in all Vista residents feeling increased anxiety because they do not feel safe.

Respectfully,
Kim Piker
From: Nikki Simpson
To: Public Comments
Cc: Nikki Simpson
Subject: Council Meeting
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 12:40:54 PM
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Dear Members of Vista City Council,
It is my understanding that you will be discussing the topic of safety in Vista this evening.

I would like to address the council regarding federal I.C.E agents specifically.

I have been a homeowner in Vista for over 6 years and I have lived in California my entire life. While Vista certainly has its fair share of homelessness and grit, I wouldn't consider it an unusually unsafe community. I have spent a lot of time in our downtown area during the day and at night. The same goes for the nature trail that runs along Vista Way and Brengle Terrace Park. All I've ever noticed around me are tired working class community members such as myself. All I've ever noticed are families just looking to enjoy their lives just like me. I Iove Vista because of its diversity of culture and class.

By now I have seen overwhelming evidence that the federal agents terrorizing communities are masked, they don't identify themselves and they don't show warrants for detainment. They are quick to arrest, shoot tear gas, point guns. It seems like our government has started to hire individuals who are violent and racially motivated; individuals who lack integrity and compassion. As a result, for the first time ever, I am terrified at the prospect of those agents invading the sweet little community of Vista that l love so much.

If an agent is masked and won't identify themselves, how will I know it's actually a federally agent and not someone impersonating an officer with ill intentions? By now there is overwhelming evidence that these federal agents are racially profiling in many cases instead of going after " alien criminals" with warrants.

I am not blonde haired and blue eyed. Am I at risk of detainment just because I am a brunette and I like to shop at Northgate Market? What about my friends and community members who are brown? Should I fear for them too?
From what I can gather, federal I.C.E. agents in Vista will only make our community a scarier place, not a better or safer one.

Therefore, I respectfully ask that you do everything in your power to keep these federal agents out of Vista until they start to behave as excellently as our sheriff officers do. I think it is only fair that these agents unmask and identify themselves in a professional manner before swarming our community with racism and hate. Violence and bigotry has no place here.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,
Nicole Simpson
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From: Karen stevens
To: PublicComments
Subject: Sanctuary City
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1: 58: 36 PM
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From: Katie Ventura
To: Public Comments
Subject: vote YES on the Safety and Due Process policy
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 12:18:32 PM
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Dear Mayor Franklin and Vista City Council Members,
I am a constituent of District 2 and I am writing because I care deeply about this issue and my community.

Our Vista neighbors and families are being kidnapped and torn apart by detention and deportation. As the federal government continues to ramp up immigration enforcement in our communities, it has harmful impacts for the entire Vista community. It results in children missing school, people canceling their health appointments, less revenue generated for local businesses, and decreased use of public spaces and programs that are meant to provide support to our communities.

I am looking to you and the entire Vista City Council to make it clear that you stand with the City's immigrant community and will do everything in your local power to ensure all residents feel safe. The moment is now for Vista City Council leadership to act. As the local legislative body, the City Council has the obligation to further state protections to meet the needs of our community.

I urge you to vote YES on the Safety and Due Process policy on Tuesday, 9123. By doing so you will ensure that Vista is a welcoming place where immigrants do not have to live in fear, have the right to due process and receive dignity and respect.

Thank you.

Katie Ventura
From: Lisa Wellens
To: PublicComments; PublicComments
Subject: D. 1. Community Safety and Due Process Discussion Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 11: 50: 45 AM
DearMembersof theCity Council
We regretthatwe areunableto attendthemeeting, asthis issueis of greatimportanceto us.

We supportsanctuarypoliciesasa way to enhancetrustbetweenimmigrantcommunitiesand local governments, protectconstitutionalrights, respectlocalcontrol, andstrengtheneconomic andsocialstability. We havelistedourconcernsbelow:

Civil RightsandConstitutionalConcerns
Dueprocessprotections: Therehavebeennumerouscasesin which ICE detainers requeststo holdindividualswithouta warrant) havebeenfoundunconstitutionalin court. Sanctuarypolicieshelpavoidunlawfuldetentionandreduceliability for local governments.

Equaltreatment: Sanctuarypoliciesreduceracialprofiling anddiscriminationagainst peoplewho appear “foreign.”
Public Safety
Communitytrust: Whenundocumentedimmigrantsfeel safereportingcrimesor cooperatingwith police, publicsafetyimproves. Thefearof deportationdeterspeople from calling 911, reportingdomesticabuse, or servingaswitnesses.

Local policingfocus: Sanctuarypoliciesallow policeto concentrateon localcrime preventionandinvestigation, ratherthanactingasimmigrationagents.

Local Autonomy
Federalismprinciple: Immigrationis afederalresponsibility, nota local one. Cities shoulddecidehow bestto allocatelimited policeresources, ratherthanbeingcompelled to enforcefederalimmigrationlaw.

Resourceprioritization: Sanctuarycitiescanusetheirbudgetsfor local prioritieslike housing, education, andcrimepreventioninsteadof federalimmigrationenforcement.

Economicand SocialBenefits
Immigrantcontributions: Immigrants—includingtheundocumented—arevital contributorsto local economiesthroughlabor, taxes, andentrepreneurship. Sanctuary policiesmayencourageeconomicstability by reducingthefearof deportation.

Communitycohesion: Keepingfamiliestogetheris essentialfor children’s education, public health, andneighborhoodstability.

OtherConsiderations
Limited enforcement capacity: Even with local help, ICE cannot deport everyone in the county unlawfully. It is much more effective to prioritize violent criminals through targeted enforcement, rather than sweeping actions.

Policing efficiency: Local law enforcement is not typically trained in immigration law, and requiring them to enforce it can lead to confusion and errors.

We hope that you vote ' yes' on a Sanctuary City Resolution to protect the community and uphold the rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution.

Sincerely,
Steve and Lisa Weliens
Vista, CA 92084
Lisa Wellens
Vista, CA
From: Doris Calvo
To: KathyValdez
Subject: City Council Agenda Add to Packet D1
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1: 17: 49 PM
Kathy,
Add to Packet D1
Donna Layden, a constituent, called to express her support for the safety and due process policy. “We do not want our kids torn apart, detained, or deported— everyone deserves due process, and they should get it according to our Constitution.” Ms.

Layden is urging the Mayor and Vista City Council to vote yes in support of this safety and due process policy.

Doris
From: setsuko
To: Kathy Valdez
Subject: Support for ttae Sanctuary City
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:31:03 PM
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Dear Council Members,
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As a longtime resident of this community, I write today in support of the measure to recognize this city of Vista, as a Sanctuary City. I feel the need for the strong guardrails against the ICE agents who comes into our community with masks and unidentified uniforms and disappearances our community members without any due process.

Sincerely,
Members of the community
Setsuko Odo-Amen
From: Carol Jefferies
To: KathyValdez
Subject: Council meeting 9/ 23 D1
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1: 53: 34 PM
Re: D1
Dear Councilmembers:

I am writing to expressmy support for any ordinances proposed to protect our community' s residents from FederalImmigration thugs who may try to come to Vista in hopes of raiding and kidnapping our immigrant neighbors and bystanders who are unreasonably profiled. In these times of government lawlessness, we must step up on a local level to make sure our city is safe for everyone. We are all just humans, and most everyone is good at heart. I do not want to seeany of our fellow Vistansdragged away for the misdemeanor of being here without documentation and I would hope you also would have the humanity to agree. All people on USsoil are entitled to due processand humane treatment. We should all fight to maintain these fundamental rights.

Regards,
Carol Jefferies