Title
An Ordinance Adding Chapter 12.73 of the Sacramento City Code, Relating to the Restriction of City Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement [Majority Vote Required] [In Lieu of Pass for Publication Ordinance to be Published in its Entirety]
End
FileID
File ID: 2026-01177
End
Location
Location: Citywide
End
Recommendation
Recommendation: 1) Pass a Motion by a majority vote to bypass the Law and Legislation Committee pursuant to Council Rules of Procedure section 13.B.1.b.ii; and 2) adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 12.73 of the Sacramento City Code relating to the restriction of city property for civil immigration enforcement, to be published in its entirety within ten days of adoption per City Charter section 32(d).
End
Contact
Contact: Consuelo Hernandez, Director of Governmental Affairs, (916) 808-7395, cahernandez@cityofsacramento.org, City Manager’s Office; Emilio Camacho, Senior Deputy City Attorney, (916) 808-53465, ecamacho@cityofsacramento.org, City Attorney’s Office
End
Presenter
Presenter: None
End
Attachments
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2. Resolution No. 2026-0101
2-Ordinance
End
Description/Analysis
IssueDetail
Issue Detail: Given recent and anticipated expansions of federal immigration enforcement during the current administration, the Law and Legislation committee discussed and directed staff to bring forward a resolution prohibiting the use of City facilities and City property for immigration-related enforcement activities and that directs the City Manager to develop citywide policies supporting this resolution. On April 28, 2026, Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-0101 directing the City Manager to prohibit the use of City facilities and City property for immigration enforcement activities. This item would adopt an ordinance implementing Resolution No. 2026-0101.
End
PolicyConsiderations
Policy Considerations: The ordinance supports the Council’s commitment to the updated Immigration Platform and provides legislative and programmatic direction consistent with the California Values Act (SB 54).
End
EconomicImpacts
Economic Impacts: Adoption of this ordinance will support immigrant families who reside in the City in their efforts to remain in Sacramento. Immigrants play a vital role in construction and food sectors, and any significant loss or reduction of this workforce could harm several industries.
End
EnvironmentalConsiderations
Environmental Considerations: This report concerns administrative activities that do not constitute a “project” as defined by section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and is otherwise exempt pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3); 15378(b)(2).
End
Sustainability
Sustainability: Not applicable.
End
Commission/Committee Action
Commission/Committee Action: A resolution prohibiting the use of City facilities and City property for immigration-related enforcement activities passed at Law and Legislation Committee on February 10, 2026.
End
RationaleforRecommendation
Rationale for Recommendation: Immigrants comprise a significant portion of Sacramento’s population, and the City has long benefited from being one of the most integrated and diverse in the United States. Sacramento has a strong history of reaching out and welcoming people of diverse backgrounds and immigration status.
As federal enforcement activities have expanded, many cities across the country have restricted or prohibited access to city property for immigration-related enforcement activities.
At the January 27, 2026, Council Meeting, Council updated its Immigration Platform, reaffirming that the City of Sacramento is a city of refuge for immigrants of all nationalities and beliefs; and adopted a citywide Immigration Platform and policy. On April 28, 2026, Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-0101 prohibiting the use of City facilities and City property for immigration-related enforcement activities.
The ordinance brought forward in this report:
• Implements Resolution No. 2026-0101 directing the City Manager to prohibit the use of City facilities and City property for immigration enforcement activities;
• Supplements existing City immigration policies, including Resolution 2017-0158 (Sanctuary City Resolution) and Resolution 2026-0018 (City’s Immigration Platform) to protect public safety and promote community trust; and
• Ensures that City-owned or City-controlled property is not used to support civil immigration enforcement activities except when mandated by a judicial warrant or court order.
Upon adoption, staff will develop policies, processes, and procedures to implement this chapter.
End
FinancialConsiderations
Financial Considerations: The potential financial impacts of these policies and programs are not yet quantified, as they may affect federal resources available to the City.
.End
LocalBusinessEnterprise
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
End