HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 215-07
RESOLUTION NO. ~ 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD CALLING ON THE UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH
RESPECT TO IMMIGRATION.
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WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield is subject to the laws of the United States;
WHEREAS, the federal laws relating to immigration in the United States are
currently in need of reform; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement of federal laws relating to immigration in the United
States is currently inadequate; and
WHEREAS, the government of the United States does not currently reimburse
the City of Bakersfield and other local governments for costs incurred as a result of the
federal government's failure to control illegal immigration; and
WHEREAS, federal law currently requires that local governments may not restrict
information from being sent to or received from the federal Immigration and
Naturalization Service (reorganized within the Department of Homeland Security)
relating to the immigration status of any individual; and
WHEREAS, the Bakersfield Police Department currently complies with federal
law by cooperating with federal agencies with regard to immigration matters; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Bakersfield recognizes that Section 6 of
Article III of the California Constitution states that English is the official language of
California, and that a common language is necessary for a prosperous state that
provides equal opportunity for the citizenry.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield
as follows:
1 . That the above recitals are true and correct.
2. The City of Bakersfield calls on the United States government to enact
meaningful reform of the current laws relating to immigration.
3. The City of Bakersfield calls on the United States government to enforce
federal immigration laws to truly secure our borders, ports, and airports.
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4. The City of Bakersfield calls on the United States government to develop
policies which effectively promote English fluency among new legal
immigrants.
5. The City of Bakersfield calls on the United States government to
reimburse local governments for the costs incurred by local governments
as a result of the federal government's failure to control illegal immigration.
6. The Bakersfield Police Department is directed to continue its practice of
fully cooperating with, the Department of Immigration and Customs
Enforcement ("ICE", former INS and Customs combined), the federal
Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies regarding
immigration matters in accordance with federal law.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and
adopted, by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
SEP 2 6 2007 by the following vote:
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ABSENT:
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PAMELA A. McCARTHY, CM
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED
APPROVED as to form
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
By:
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