HomeMy WebLinkAbout24387 RESOLUTION NO. 24387
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO SUPPORT
DREAMERS AND A DACA LEGISLATIVE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, nearly 790,000 young immigrants have been granted work
authorization and temporary relief from deportation as part of the Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program announced by the Obama Administration in 2002;
and
WHEREAS, DACA gives unauthorized immigrants who came to the United
States before 16 years of age, known as "Dreamers," a chance to stay in the United
States to study or work, provided that they meet certain conditions such as being
enrolled in high school or having a high school degree or GED equivalent, and not
having a serious criminal conviction; and
WHEREAS, those approved for the program are given a work permit and
protection from deportation for two years, and these benefits can be renewed; and
WHEREAS, these "Dreamers" were brought here as children and have proven
themselves to be lawful residents contributing to the social fabric and diversity of the
United States; and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2017, the Trump administration announced that it
would not renew DACA and allow the current group of DACA beneficiaries' work
authorizations to expire; and
WHEREAS, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy has reported that
undocumented immigrants in California paid $2.2 billion in state and local taxes in 2010,
including $1.8 billion in sales taxes and $302 million in property taxes; and
WHEREAS, DACA is popular with the public and enjoys the support of
employers, educators, community leaders, and elected officials from both parties.
According to a Morning Consult and Politico poll in April 2017, 78 percent of American
voters support giving Dreamers the chance to stay permanently in America; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive and functioning immigration system is essential to
ensuring our city's and country's future economic prosperity, our overall public safety,
and a diverse and meaningful community; and
WHEREAS, Palm Springs DACA beneficiaries are integral contributors to our
local economy and culture; "Dreamers" live in the City of Palm Springs, attend local
schools and colleges, fill important roles in our workforce, and provide invaluable
contributions and innovations in our community; and
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WHEREAS, the ability of Palm Springs DACA beneficiaries to live and work in
our community without fear of deportation is the foundation of sound and responsible
immigration policy and public policy; and
WHEREAS, regardless of immigration status, our city's residents deserve equal
protection under the law and due process of law as promised by the United States and
California Constitutions and federal, state, and local laws; and
WHEREAS, for these reasons, in 2017, the Palm Springs City Council passed an
ordinance prohibiting officials from discriminating against individuals based on their
immigration or citizenship status, profiling individuals based on their immigration status
or national origin, or inquiring about their immigration status unless otherwise required
to do so; and
WHEREAS, Palm Springs is supportive of, and will ensure continued compliance
with, SB54 (2017)— known as California's Sanctuary Law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Palm Springs City Council,
incorporating the statements set forth above, that the City of Palm Springs is committed
to fostering and ensuring non-discrimination, equality, and equity for all of our residents
regardless of immigration status; and
MAY IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Palm Springs City Council supports
the need for comprehensive and non-discriminatory immigration reform; and
MAY IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that we call upon our federal
representatives, the United States Congress, and the President of the United States to
support a legislative solution to DACA that offers opportunities for Dreamers to stay in
this country and, ultimately provides a pathway to citizenship; and
MAY IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall transmit copies of
this resolution to the President and Vice President of the United States, and the
Congressional Representatives for the City of Palm Springs.
ADOPTED THIS 7th DAY OF MARCH, 2018.
(Signatures on next page)
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Chri*Gilbert Hol ge Geoffrey K rs
Cou Councilmember
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A sa aMiddleton Jon R. Roberts
Councilmember Mayor Pro Tern
Robert Moon
Mayor
ATTEST:
dthon J. ejia,
City Clerk
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, ANTHONY J. MEJIA, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 24387 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on the 7th day of March, 2018, by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holstege, Kors, Middleton, Mayor Pro Tern Roberts, and
Mayor Moon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ny J. , M C
City Clerk