It is almost a 100 percent certainty that Culver City officially will become a sanctuary city next month even though the mayor and vice mayor are cool to the proposal.

“It is symbolism more than anything,” says Vice Mayor Jeff Cooper, echoing the sentiments of Mayor Jim Clarke.

He indicated he will be a “yes” vote at the March 27 City Council meeting because he supports the notion of symbolism.

The vice mayor pledged, however, that he will stand staunchly against any attempt to alter City Hall policy to conform with desires of pro-immigrant activists regarding the present perceived  crisis.

At the last Council meeting, Mr. Cooper pointedly objected to several of the seven proposals by the Culver City Action Network, the group that is seeking to overhaul City Hall immigrant policy.

He most sternly opposed obligating the city to make significant donations to a so-called justice fund to help illegal immigrants obtain legal representation. “I am not in favor of giving a dime to this fund,” Mr. Cooper said.