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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
IMMIGRATION EDUCATION
6:00 PM
JUNE 28, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
WELCOME
Mayor Weste greeted attendees and introduced the speakers.
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Academic Presentation — University of California professor Judy London presented information on
the Bracero Program, the Immigration Act of 1116, what has transpired since, recent Arizona
immigration law, and reviewed current immigration dialogue at the national level.
Law Enforcement Presentation — Los Angeles Sheriff s Department ("LASD") Commander Arthur
Ng discussed LASD policy regarding deputy work and immigration issues. LASD Chief Alex Ng
discussed custodial handling of immigration issues.
City Attorney Presentation — Assistant City Attorney Joseph Montes discussed a recent court ruling
related to the City of Redondo Beach and its applicability to Santa Clarita.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Dan Nordenstrom, Berta Gonzalez -Harper, Richard Grandinetti, Chris
Aguilar, Al Porcellino, Richard Stefani, Roger A. Gitlin, Linda Paine, Stephen Winkler, Federico
Enriquez, and Pamela Crossley, criticizing illegal immigration; Ryan King regarding immigration
human factors; and Arek Nizaminian regarding immigration enforcement.
Two written comments were received.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
In response to questions and comments from Council, Mr. Montes discussed--LASD enfdr"cement of
immigration regulation and the relation to Arizona law and discussed -federal jurisdiction over
immigration; Chief Yim discussed LASD live scan checking of immigration'status and training of
LASD personnel in dealing with immigration issues; and Commander Ng stated that ICE has not
notified the LASD that they are not in compliance with the law.
Councilmember Ferry commented regarding the LASD contract with the .City of Santa Clarita and
the cost of creating a City police force.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean thanked those in attendance and discussed living within the rule of law.
Councilmember Ender asked Chief Yim regarding the LASD custodial process for undocumented
immigrants and requested further information regarding increasing numbers of persons in custody
who have undocumented status; discussed enforcement of deportation provisions against
undocumented immigrants who commit crimes; and discussed incentives to persons to immigrate
illegally.
Councilmember Kellar commented regarding immigration education and enforcement of
immigration laws; discussed sending a letter to the Arizona governor, and discussed becoming a non -
sanctuary city.
Councilmember Weste discussed the cost to LA County of providing services to undocumented
immigrants; the City hiring of an ICE officer; the appellate review of the Redondo Beach case;
access to America; and benefits to illegal immigrants; suggested monitoring the Redondo Beach
ordinance; the possibility of City use of E -Verify for employment verification; discussed use of funds
for deportation; communication with federal officials; Arizona's regulation and preemption issues;
and suggested the City send letters to federal representatives regarding immigration.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean and Councilmember Ender agreed with Mayor Weste's suggestions.
Councilmember Kellar stated that he believed the City could take further action.
ADJOURN
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
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