HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-33 - City's Core ValuesRESOLUTION N0. 2025-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
AFFIRMING THE CITY'S CORE VALUES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY FINDS AND
DECLARES AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, elected officials throughout Southern California have expressed
concern about recent immigration enforcement actions in their local jurisdictions by the
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency ("ICE") and specifically
the manner in which these actions have been carried out; and
WHEREAS, the activities by ICE in Costa Mesa and nearby jurisdictions have
disrupted public safety and prompted fear in the local immigrant communities, amidst
reports of enforcement activities at homes, schools, places of work, places of worship,
and other public areas; and
WHEREAS, there have been reports in the media and elsewhere of aggressive
tactics used by ICE agents, including the use of unwarranted force, breaking windows
and doors, face coverings, plain clothes attire, unmarked vehicles, other identity
concealment, and arrests and detentions of citizens and permanent residents; and
WHEREAS, the immigration enforcement actions and presence of large numbers
of ICE agents in the region have caused fear, uncertainty, distress, and disruption
among many community members; and
WHEREAS, immigration enforcement actions, particularly those conducted
through broad workplace raids, have had unintended consequences in California's key
economic sectors, including agriculture, construction, hospitality, and food service, by
instilling fear in the workforce, including among individuals with legal immigration status;
and
WHEREAS, employers have reported labor shortages resulting from these
enforcement actions, as vital workers leave industries that are already struggling to
recruit and retain employees, thereby exacerbating California's affordability crisis and
negatively impacting local economies; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa empathizes with and
supports all community members who are feeling fear and uncertainty because of
recent enforcement activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa is actively working to identify services,
programs, and partnerships to help protect, inform, and assist our most vulnerable
residents; and
WHEREAS, while the City Council recognizes that the federal government has
exclusive jurisdiction over the enforcement of immigration law, and that the City may not
either assist or interfere with immigration enforcement activities, the City Council wishes
to do everything within its authority to ensure that ICE activities are carried out in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the Costa Mesa Police Department does not participate in or assist
with immigration enforcement activities by ICE; and
WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges the uncertainty, anxiety, and fear
expressed by many members of the community in response to the increased ICE
activity, and recognizes its responsibility to speak out against practices that undermine
the well-being and cohesion of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the above
recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.
SECTION 2. City staff is hereby directed to maintain and update the Costa Mesa
Cares webpage on the City's website that provides links to immigration resources and
services.
SECTION 3. The City Council reminds the community that the City and its Police
Department have no ability to enforce federal immigration law and that federal
authorities have repeatedly admonished localities not to take any steps that would result
in interference with or obstruction of ICE enforcement operations.
SECTION 4. The City Council calls upon all nonprofit organizations, community
service organizations, faith-based organizations, and business within the City of Costa
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Mesa to work together to contribute time, resources, and financial support to assist
individuals and families impacted by the recent ICE activities.
SECTION 8. The City Council affirms Costa Mesa's commitment to public safety
and inclusivity for all residents and calls upon all law enforcement agencies operating
within the City to respect the civil rights of every individual.
SECTION 5. The City commits to working collaboratively with community-based
organizations and non-governmental organizations to identify opportunities to better
support those impacted by ongoing immigration enforcement activity.
SECTION 6. City staff is hereby directed to send a copy of this Resolution to all
elected members of Congress whose jurisdiction includes any part of the City of Costa
Mesa.
SECTION 7. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase in this Resolution or the
application thereof to any person or circumstances is for any reason held invalid, the
validity of the remainder of this Resolution or the application of such provision to other
persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have passed this Resolution and each section, subsection,
sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance be held invalid.
SECTION 8. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5fh day of August, 2025.
ATTEST:APPROVED AS TO FORM:
':,e:e,=. rk Kirriberly HalfA 6rlow, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY' OF ORANGE )
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
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1, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 2025-33 and
was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular
meeting held on the 5th day of August, 2025, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:COUNCIL MEMBERS: GAMEROS, MARR, REYNOLDS, CHAVEZ, AND
STEPHENS.
NOES:COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE.
ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: BULEY AND PETTIS.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the
City of Costa Mesa this 6'h day of August, 2025.
?"Bren""daGkree,OtlvClerk
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