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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-076 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO BETTER COMMUNICATE OFFICIAL CITY POLICIES RELATED TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AND TO BETTER CONNECT CITY RESIDENTS WITH AVAILABLE IMMIGRATION AND CITY SERVICES
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
On April 25, 2017, the Chula Vista City Council unanimously supported a resolution to affirm city policies regarding immigration enforcement and to join the "Welcoming America" network. The action further directed staff to develop and implement a program for better communication of City policies and services to the City's immigrant community. The attached Communications Plan was developed in coordination with the Chula Vista Police Department, City Manager's office, community based organizations, residents, and other stakeholders.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
The purpose of this new Communications Plan is to highlight existing City policies and services as well as identify other information that help support the City's immigrant community.
The attached Communications Plan covers the fo...
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