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Ordinance Relating to the City's Procedures Concerning Immigration Status <br />December 20, 2016 <br />Page 3 <br />exclusive authority of the federal government. This resolution is indicative of the City's <br />commitment to social justice. <br />If this ordinance is adopted, the City would be required to implement various policies required by <br />the ordinance. These policies include protecting sensitive information, prohibiting use of City <br />resources for immigration enforcement, preventing biased -based policing, and directing law <br />enforcement personnel to exercise discretion to cite and release individuals in lieu of detaining <br />them at a local detention facility or county jail based on the nature of the alleged crime. The <br />ordinance would also require the City to provide additional training, as well as to establish a task <br />force, or similar body composed of community members, to advise the City Council on these and <br />all policies related to this ordinance. <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 - Community Health, Livability, <br />Engagement & Sustainability, Objective 6 (focus projects and programs on improving the health <br />and wellness of all residents.), Strategy F (incorporate health, wellness, and equity into all <br />applicable policies and plans). <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There are no fiscal impacts associated with this item. <br />Exhibit: 1. Ordinance <br />50C-3 <br />