Title
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING CITY VALUES AND ESTABLISHMENT OF LEGAL DEFENSE AND BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE FUNDS
Summary
On October 21, 2025, the City Council voted 3-2 directing staff to return with an item for Council consideration to adopt a resolution affirming the City’s values regarding immigration enforcement, establish a Legal Defense Fund in the amount of $100,000, and establish a Basic Needs Assistance Fund in the amount of $100,000. This report provides the requested resolution and framework to implement these efforts, including authorization for the City Manager to execute agreements with qualified nonprofit organizations and approval of a FY 2025-26 General Fund appropriation adjustment to fund both programs.
Recommendation
Proposed Motion:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-XXX.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, INCLUSIVITY, AND TRANSPARENCY IN RESPONSE TO FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
2. Approve creation of a new Legal Defense Fund and new Basic Needs Assistance Fund to support Immigration Assistance programs administered by qualified local nonprofit organizations; and approve budget appropriations of $100,000 for the Legal Defense Fund and $100,000 for the Basic Needs Assistance Fund from available General Fund reserves (Fund 10) to support these programs. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements and all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.