>Summary of the Community Safety and Due Process Resolution Agenda Report
Meeting Date: November 18, 2025
Subject: Consideration of City Council Resolution No. 2025-__ on community safety and due process.
Purpose
The City Council is asked to discuss and decide whether to approve a resolution intended to enhance community safety, protect civil rights, ensure due process, and regulate how the City manages access, data, and cooperation with immigration enforcement.
Background
Sept. 23, 2025: Council reviewed a proposal from Councilmember Contreras regarding community safety and due process. They directed staff (3–2 vote) to prepare a resolution based on items 1–4 of the proposal.
Feb. 25, 2025: Council discussed civil rights presentations and affirmed using existing facility rental policies.
Key Resolution Items (1–4)
The draft resolution (Exhibit 1) includes four core actions:
“Know Your Rights” Education
City will disseminate information and create a webpage with legal rights resources.
Restrictions on Immigration Enforcement in City Facilities
Federal immigration agents are prohibited from entering non-public areas of City property without a judicial warrant.
This aligns with existing California law (Gov. Code § 7285.1).
Contractor Restrictions
Future City contracts must prohibit contractors from sharing sensitive or personal information with federal immigration enforcement unless required by law.
City Data Privacy Protections
The City will not share sensitive or personal data with immigration enforcement unless required by state or federal law.
Current City Practices (Context Provided by Staff)
The City already protects sensitive information under the California Constitution and Public Records Act exemptions.
No known immigration enforcement has occurred in City non-public areas.
Existing contract templates already require compliance with all federal/state laws; additional language would be added if the resolution passes.
Administrative Policy 13-4 (Exhibit 3) controls access to City facilities and already limits non-public access.
Additional Expanded Policy Proposals (Exhibit 2)
Council is also asked to discuss possible additions, which go beyond the original four items, including:
Civil Rights Commitments
Affirming protections related to immigration status, gender identity, reproductive health, disability, political/religious beliefs.
Ensuring City operations do not facilitate discrimination or unconstitutional enforcement.
FOIA Assistance
City would consider assisting families of individuals detained or deported by filing FOIA requests.
Annual Reporting Requirements
City Manager to provide reports on:
State-mandated transparency data.
Known immigration enforcement actions targeting protected groups.
TRUTH Act forums when applicable.
Operational Civil Rights Guidelines
City would be prohibited from:
Collecting or sharing data on immigration status, disability, gender identity, or reproductive/gender-affirming care history.
Assisting enforcement actions based on protected characteristics, with narrow exceptions for imminent threats to life.
Access Control Requirements
Strict limits on non-public access for federal, out-of-state law enforcement, or private enforcement actors.
Mandatory reporting of any such access within 3 business days.
Contractor & Vendor Compliance
All agreements would require contractors to follow the resolution; subcontractor compliance required.
Contractors must notify the City of restricted information requests.
Public Notice & Signage
Posting multilingual signage at City facilities explaining access restrictions and individual rights.
Sheriff Contract Updates
Additional reporting on joint task force participation, immigration-related incidents, and legal changes affecting cooperation.
Fiscal Impact
No direct fiscal impact. Some staff time required for updates to policies, contracts, and web resources.
