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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
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DATE: March 7, 2018 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT DREAMERS AND A LEGISLATIVE
AGREEMENT ON DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Office of the City Clerk
SUMMARY
This is a request for the City Council to consider a resolution in support of Dreamers and
calling on our federal representatives to reach a legislative agreement on Deferred Action
for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, TO SUPPORT DREAMERS AND A DACA
LEGISLATIVE AGREEMENT."
BACKGROUND:
At the meeting of February 21, 2018, Councilmember Holstege advised that the Riverside
County Board of Supervisor adopted a resolution in support of Dreamers and called for
federal representatives to reach a legislative agreement on Deferred Action for Childhood
Arrivals (DACA). Councilmember Holstege requested that a similar resolution be
agendized for the City Council's consideration (Attachment 1).
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no known fiscal impact upon the city as a result of these actions.
�thcky J. Ney David H. Ready, Esq
City ClerK City Manager
Attachments:
1 . Resolution
ITEM NO.
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
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.
David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.D.
City Manager
ATTEST:
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC,
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. 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
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk
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