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Senior Assistant City Attorney Bogosian spoke regarding the eight categories of records that would be subject to disclosure circumstances which would allow officer personnel records to be disclosable under the California Public Records Act: Officer involved shooting resulting in death, use of force resulting in great bodily injury, sustained finding of dishonesty, sexual assault, unlawful arrest or search, failure to intervene against another officer that is clearly using excessive force, in custody deaths, and unlawful activities that interfere with First Amendment Assemblies. Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding a conflict within the ordinance and the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act (POBR), his preference of the auditor monitor model, the importance of due process, and training for commissioners. City Attorney Carvalho spoke regarding staff turnover since the original ordinance was drafted. Mayor Amezcua commented on how the City operates under a City Manager form of government and that the original ordinance language granted the Police Oversight Director authority that conflicted with the City Manager's authority under the City Charter. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez inquired regarding a pending case out of Los Angeles County and requested to postpone the item and direct staff to return in 60 days with a revised version of the ordinance, drafted in partnership with the Police Oversight Commission, Police Oversight Director, City Staff, and community stakeholders, in an open forum. Mayor Amezcua inquired regarding input at public community meetings and meetings with staff regarding the drafting of the initial ordinance and expressed hesitation to a joint meeting due to commissioners' previous comments about filing complaints. Assistant City Attorney Martinez spoke regarding a memo he drafted to the Police Oversight Commissioners reminding them of the importance of impartiality. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez moved to push the item for 60 days and direct staff to return in 60 days with a revised version of the ordinance, drafted in partnership with the Police Oversight Commission, Police Oversight Director, City Staff, and community stakeholders, in an open forum, seconded by Mayor Amzzcua. MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nunez spoke of the importance of interagency collaboration and reported the special joint meeting could be held in the City Council chamber. Councilmember Bacerra requested clarification regarding what amendments were being recommended by the Council. CITY COUNCIL 14 JULY 15, 2025