HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-49 CC Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 18-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA OPPOSING EFFORTS BY THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO RESTRICT COLLABORATION
BETWEEN LOCAL AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCIES
WHEREAS, the United States government has plenary authority over foreign
policy and immigration laws which are enforced by and through federal executive
agencies; and
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2017, Governor Brown signed SB 54, the California
Values Act, which became effective January 1, 2018; and
WHEREAS, SB 54 limits the involvement of local law enforcement agencies in
federal immigration enforcement by placing certain restrictions on the sharing of
information and use of department money or personnel for immigration enforcement
purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Temecula as a contract city for law enforcement met with
the Sheriff and District Attorney expressing concerns related to SB 54; and
WHEREAS, the top law enforcement official overseeing our law enforcement
contract has pronounced Riverside County is NOT a Sanctuary County, nor is Temecula
a Sanctuary City; our local and state law enforcement still routinely cooperates with ICE
and other federal law enforcement partners within the guidelines of the law(SB 54), while
a number of California agencies do not cooperate at all with ICE (sanctuary); and
WHEREAS, the City of Temecula does not support any efforts that impede
collaboration and information sharing between local and federal law enforcement officials;
and
WHEREAS, SB 54 is one of several pieces of legislation that have significantly
affected community policing, along with AB 109, Proposition 47 and Proposition 57 which
have also contributed greatly to the difficulty of maintaining a safe community in
California; and
WHEREAS, the City encourages its residents to get involved with State legislation,
especially those bills and propositions that may erode public confidence in law
enforcement or diminish our resolve to protect our community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Temecula holds public safety as its
highest priority and opposes all measures that threaten this basic community value.
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WHEREAS, the elected officials of the City of Temecula take this opportunity to
further recognize and reaffirm the importance of their oath to uphold the constitution of
the United States of America.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City of Temecula's highest priority is public safety, and we
support and encourage all efforts to maintain and improve the coordination and
cooperation of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department with all state and federal
agencies, recognizing the importance of defending the Constitution of the United States
and the sovereignty granted therein.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify adoption of the resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Temecula
this 26th day of June, 2018.
Matt Rahn, Mayor
ATTEST:
Randi JohrCity Clerk
[SEAL]
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
_ I, Randi Johl, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 18-49 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the
City of Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 26th day of June, 2018, by the following
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Comerchero, Edwards, Naggar,
Stewart, Rahn
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Non
Randi Johl, City Clerk
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