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CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 54, THE CALIFORNIA VALUES ACT
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-171 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 54, THE CALIFORNIA VALUES ACT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council consider the resolution and take action as Council deems appropriate.
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SUMMARY
The City Council discussed the City's immigration enforcement policies in a hearing on April 4, 2017. Members of the public advocated for Senate Bill 54, the California Values Act. The Council, by a 3-2 vote, directed staff to present a resolution supporting the bill. This item implements that direction.
The Council affirmed the City's immigration enforcement policies and directed staff to join the "Welcoming America" network in Resolution 2017-063 on April 25, 2017.
The California Senate passed SB 54, 27-12, on April 3, 2017. The bill is pending review in the California Assembly, which is in recess until August 21, 2017. This staff report summarizes the bill, as amended on July 10, 2017.
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 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.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable
DISCUSSION
A. Background
SB 54, titled the "California Values Act, was introduced in December 2016 by Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de Le?n, D-Los Angeles. The bill was amended four times in response to law enforcement concerns before it passed in the Senate on April 3, 2017, 27-12. The bill is now pending review in the California Assembly. A vo...
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