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SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to continue the meeting until Item No. 15 is concluded, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza. The substitute motion carried, 4-2-0-1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ Status: 4-2 — 0 — 1 —Pass MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding the importance that the City maintain a positive relationship with the City's police officers and how the oversight commission would be affected if an officer were to file a lawsuit against the City. Senior Assistant City Attorney Bogosian spoke regarding the ongoing litigation between the City of Los Angeles and one of their officers. SECOND SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the ordinance as presented with the following amendments, Section 2-665(a) add back in stricken language up to "City Manager," Section 2-665(b)(3) strike "results in death," and Section 2-665(b)(4) strike "with sustained findings," seconded by Mayor Amezcua, The second substitute motion failed, 3-3-0-1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ Status: 3-3-0— 1 — Fail SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez moved to review the ordinance at a joint special meeting with the Police Oversight Commission, Police Oversight Director, and the City Council, in 60 days before which all members shall have met with the City Manager, City Attorney, Police Oversight Director, and Police Chief, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The substitute motion passed, 6-0-0-1, by the following roll call vote: CITY COUNCIL 16 JULY 15, 2025