TO: Napa County Housing Commission
FROM: Jennifer Palmer, Executive Director
REPORT BY: Alex Carrasco, Project Manager
SUBJECT: Discussion on Immigration Enforcement Concerns
RECOMMENDATION
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Discussion of measures taken at the Centers to address heightened immigration enforcement concerns. No action necessary.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
During the December regular meeting, commissioners expressed concerns regarding increased fear of immigration enforcement and potential implications to lodgers. Today, staff provide updates on measures taken to address such concerns.
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Staff Report
2. Public Comment
3. Discussion only
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Staff are working with the Sheriff and community based organizations to address immigration enforcement concerns through informal “Know Your Rights” discussions with lodgers. Additionally, staff have posted Spanish and English statements from local law enforcement agencies and the Board of Supervisors at each of the centers as well as QR codes lining lodgers to available immigration-rights information.