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The memorandum from Councilmembers Ortiz, Candelas, and Kamei recommends that the City Manager identify City-owned properties and collaborate with the City Attorney to create a policy ensuring these properties are used solely for City purposes. This recommendation arises from concerns about the use of City facilities for federal immigration enforcement, which undermines the City's authority and access for residents. The proposal includes conducting an inventory of properties, drafting a policy, establishing signage, and developing reporting protocols for misuse, while ensuring compliance with legal standards.
Key points
Recommendation to limit the use of City property to City purposes.
Concern over misuse of City facilities for federal immigration enforcement.
Proposal includes inventorying City properties and developing a policy.
Establishing a process for signage on City properties.
Developing reporting protocols for misuse of City property.
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RULES COMMITTEE: ITEM: TO: RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: SEE BELOW Approved: 10/22/2025 C.1 FROM: Councilmember Ortiz Councilmember Candelas Councilmember Kamei DATE: October 16th , 2025 Date:10/16/25 SUBJECT: Limiting the use of City property and facilities for City purposes. RECOMMENDATION: Direct the City Manager to identify City-owned and controlled properties, and to coordinate with the City Attorney to develop a policy or ordinance that would ensure City properties and facilities are only used for City purposes. BACKGROUND: The City of San José is home to one of the largest immigrant communities in the nation. The success of our city depends on the ability of all residents, regardless of immigration status, to engage fully in civic life. To this end, all residents should be able to access City facilities and properties for services without fear. In recent weeks and months, we have observed across the country the commandeering of cityowned facilities for immigration enforcement, an activity that is solely the responsibility of the federal government. In response, the Mayor of Chicago issued an executive order prohibiting the use of municipal facilities,...
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The Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley expresses strong support for a memorandum from Councilmembers Ortiz, Candelas, and Kamei regarding the limitation of City property and facilities for City purposes. They emphasize the importance of using City resources to promote trust, safety, and equity, particularly for residents regardless of immigration status. The Coalition urges the Rules Committee to support the memo, conduct an inventory of City properties, and draft an ordinance to prevent the use of City property for federal immigration enforcement without authorization. They commend the leadership of the Councilmembers and encourage collaboration with regional partners.
Key points
Support for limiting the use of City property and facilities for City purposes.
Importance of using City resources to promote trust, safety, and equity.
Urging the Rules Committee to support the memo and conduct an inventory of City properties.
Drafting an ordinance to prevent unauthorized use of City property for federal immigration enforcement.
Commendation of Councilmembers' leadership and encouragement for regional collaboration.
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October 20, 2025 San José City Council Rules Committee Subject: Support for Agenda Item C: Limiting the Use of City Property and Facilities for City Purposes Dear Members of the San José City Council Rules Committee, On behalf of the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, we write to express our strong support for the memorandum from Councilmembers Ortiz, Candelas, and Kamei regarding the limitation of City property and facilities for City purposes. As an organization committed to uplifting the civic leadership and wellbeing of Latinas and their communities throughout Silicon Valley, we recognize the importance of ensuring that City resources are used in ways that promote trust, safety, and equity. Our community relies on local government to uphold policies that reflect San José’s values as a Welcoming City; where all residents, regardless of immigration status, feel safe accessing city services and participating in civic life. We urge the Rules Committee to support this memo and direct the City Manager and City Attorney to conduct a full inventory and assessment of City properties and to draft a strong ordinance with clear reporting protocols. Preventing the use of City property...