The Oakland City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a proposed ordinance that would strengthen protections for immigrants by limiting city cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. Ahead of the vote, Mayor Barbara Lee joined City Council members Charlene Wang, Noel Gallo and Ken Houston, along with community advocates, at a rally Monday urging the council to approve the "City of Refuge" measure. Oakland has been a sanctuary city since the 1980s, with policies welcoming immigrants regardless of their legal status. Prohibit the use of city resources for civil immigration enforcement. Council vote TuesdayWhat's next:The Oakland City Council is scheduled to consider the ordinance during its meeting, which begins at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.