Adoption of City Council Policy 7-15, Prohibiting the Use of City Parking Lots, Vacant Lots, and Garages for Civil Immigration Enforcement Staging Areas, Processing Locations, or Operation Bases.
Public SafetyCity CouncilAgenda ReadyIntroduced 15 Dec 2025
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The memorandum discusses the adoption of City Council Policy 7-15, which prohibits the use of City-owned or City-controlled parking lots, garages, and open spaces for civil immigration enforcement activities. The policy aims to preserve community trust and ensure consistent management of public property. It includes guidelines for implementation, signage, and reporting requirements for City employees. The policy does not interfere with existing agreements or lawful judicial warrants. It is coordinated with the City Attorney's Office and will be posted on the City’s Council Agenda website for the upcoming City Council meeting.
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The policy restricts the use of City-owned or City-controlled properties for civil immigration enforcement.
Implementation guidelines include signage, property access controls, and reporting requirements.
The policy aims to preserve community trust and ensure consistent management of public property.
It does not interfere with existing leases or lawful judicial warrants.
The memorandum has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office and the City Manager’s Budget Office.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 1/13/26 26-017 3.7 FROM: Angel Rios, Jr. DATE: December 5, 2025 Date: 12/19/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Adoption of City Council Policy 7-15, Prohibiting the Use of City Parking Lots, Vacant Lots, and Garages for Civil Immigration Enforcement Staging Areas, Processing Locations, or Operation Bases RECOMMENDATION (a) Adopt a resolution approving City Council Policy 7-15, Prohibiting the Use of City Parking Lots, Vacant Lots, and Garages for Civil Immigration Enforcement Staging Areas, Processing Locations, or Operation Bases. (b) Direct the City Manager to implement City Council Policy 7-15. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Adopting the proposed City Council Policy 7-15 will establish a City policy to restrict the use of City-owned or City-controlled parking lots, garages, and open spaces as staging areas, processing locations, or operations bases for civil immigration enforcement. The policy establishes clear implementation guidelines, including standardized signage, property access controls where appropriate, and reporting requirements for City employees. Adoption will help preserve...
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The document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San José, proposing Council Policy 7-15, which prohibits the use of city-owned parking lots, vacant lots, and garages for civil immigration enforcement activities. The resolution emphasizes the importance of preserving community trust and ensuring that city properties are used solely for city purposes. It outlines guidelines for implementation, including signage and reporting requirements for city employees. The policy aims to protect the rights and safety of immigrant communities in San José.
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The resolution is titled 'Prohibiting the Use of City Parking Lots, Vacant Lots, and Garages for Civil Immigration Enforcement Staging Areas, Processing Locations, or Operation Bases.'
It recognizes the significant role of immigrant communities in San José's cultural, social, and economic fabric.
The resolution responds to concerns about the use of city facilities for federal immigration enforcement.
It includes guidelines for signage, access controls, and reporting requirements for city employees.
The policy does not apply to properties under existing contracts or agreements.
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SAW:RLT:CAG 12/17/25 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE APPROVING COUNCIL POLICY 7-15, PROHIBITING THE USE OF CITY PARKING LOTS, VACANT LOTS, AND GARAGES FOR CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT STAGING AREAS, PROCESSING LOCATIONS, OR OPERATION BASES WHEREAS, the City of San José (“City”) is home to one of the largest immigrant communities in the nation, which play a central role in the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the City; and WHEREAS, in recent weeks and months, City has observed across the country the commandeering of city-owned facilities for immigration enforcement, an activity that is solely the responsibility of the federal government; and WHEREAS, the use of City property for the federal government’s immigration enforcement activities ignores the intended purposes of such assets and undermines City’s authority over its own property; and WHEREAS, City recognizes the need for a policy to identify City-owned or Citycontrolled properties such as parking lots, garages, and open spaces that could be commandeered by the federal government for civil immigration enforcement including staging, processing, or establishing an...
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Assemblymember Ash Kalra writes to Mayor Matt Mahan and the San José City Council to express support for the 'ICE-free zones' policy listed as Item 3.7 on the January 13, 2026 agenda. The letter emphasizes the importance of keeping City property dedicated to local purposes and ensuring immigrant families can access services without fear of civil immigration enforcement. Kalra encourages the Council to vote in favor of the policy to strengthen community trust and set a regional standard.
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The letter is addressed to Mayor Matt Mahan and the San José City Council.
It supports the 'ICE-free zones' policy on the City Council agenda as Item 3.7.
The policy aims to keep City property dedicated to local purposes and protect immigrant families.
Kalra urges a Yes vote on the policy to enhance community trust and safety.
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January 13, 2026 Mayor Matt Mahan and Members of the San José City Council City of San José 200 East Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95113 Subject: In Support of Item 3.7 “ICE-Free Zones” Prohibit Use of City Lots for Civil Immigration Enforcement Dear Mayor Mahan and San Jose City Councilmembers, I am writing to urge your strong support for the “ICE-free zones” policy on the January 13, 2026 City Council agenda: Item 3.7. This action will keep City property dedicated to City purposes and help ensure immigrant families can access jobs, services, and community spaces without fear that local government facilities will be used to support civil immigration enforcement operations. It will also strengthen community trust in local government at a time when many residents are experiencing heightened anxiety. San Jose’s leadership on this issue sets an important regional standard, and I encourage other jurisdictions across Santa Clara County and the Bay Area to follow your example. For these reasons, I respectfully urge you to vote Yes on Item 3.7. Thank you for your leadership to protect the safety and wellbeing of all members of our community and to ensure San Jose remains a welcoming...
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The letter expresses a call for strong leadership from the City Council to support vulnerable populations in the community. It highlights the urgency of the issue due to recent ICE shootings in other cities and emphasizes the need for the City to prepare for security threats related to upcoming events. The letter applauds the collaboration between the City and County to protect local property from federal immigration enforcement and urges other jurisdictions to follow suit. It stresses the importance of community trust in local government and calls for support to ensure San Jose remains a welcoming city.
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Call for strong leadership from the City Council to support vulnerable populations.
Urgency highlighted by recent ICE shootings in Minneapolis and Portland.
Need for the City to prepare for security threats related to upcoming events.
Applause for City and County collaboration to protect local property from federal immigration enforcement.
Encouragement for other jurisdictions to follow the lead in protecting the community.
Emphasis on strengthening community trust in local government.
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populated areas with no regard for human life. Our community needs the City Council to provide strong leadership to support the most vulnerable people, not only in words but also in policy and action. The ICE shootings in Minneapolis and Portland make the urgency of this issue even more clear. This is not just about other cities and regions - see the Jan 8th SCC RRN press conference highlighting local experiences. Plus the City needs to be prepared given the threats surrounding the Super Bowl in addition to DHS involvement for security for the various big games and related events in the region and our City this year. We applaud the coordination between the City and County to preserve City and County property for City, County and local community purposes and to restrict use by federal immigration enforcement. We urge other jurisdictions in our county and region to follow this leadership to protect our community across the Bay Area. This policy will also strengthen community trust in local government at a time when many residents are experiencing heightened threats and fear, so it is especially critical that they know they can trust and utilize City services. We hope we can count...