City Council
MEETING DATE: 5/10/2017
TITLE:
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Local Government Immigration Enforcement
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FROM:
Charlie McClendon, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.
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BACKGROUND:
The proper role for local governments, and particularly for local law enforcement agencies, in enforcement of national immigration policy has been a controversial topic for some time. Recently, with a potential change in direction from the federal level, some local jurisdictions are evaluating their positions on the topic. On December 14, 2016, this topic was brought before the City Council for discussion at the request of Councilmember Kaplan. Staff provided the Cathedral City Police Department adopted policy, which establishes the approach the department takes related to immigration enforcement, as well as information on the various positions cities have taken. Council directed staff to work on a statement regarding the City's policy on immigration and being a safe inclusive community.
DISCUSSION:
At the direction of the City Council, Staff prepared the following statement which was published in the first Community Newsletter that went out in January of 2017. It was also shared on all of the City's social media outlets:
City Council of Cathedral City's Affirmation Statement
on Community Inclusiveness
As we enter 2017, the City Council of Cathedral City would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in our community a very Happy New Year. Additionally, the City Council and City Staff reaffirm its commitment to making Cathedral City an inclusive community where all people are welcome and where all families feel safe and secure.
We share the values of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all residents. Public Safety is integral to the core of that mission. We strive to provide Police, Fire and Emergency Medical services to everyone in our community and we are proud of ...
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