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MOTION: Commissioner Mejia moved to have staff bring presenters for legal <br />perspective in an organization for U-Visa certifications and processes from the <br />Orange County Rapid Response Network, OC Justice Fund, OC Public Law <br />Center, or Western State College of Law present during next meeting's U-Visa <br />presentation within 30 days, seconded by Vice Chair Carpenter. <br />MINUTES: Commissioner Said requested to see data before requesting organizations <br />to be present at the U-Visa presentation. <br />Deputy City Manager Vazquez reported that in 2023 there were a total of 372 U-Visa <br />applications received with 162 approved, 99 denied, 78 referred to the Orange Country <br />District Attorney's office, 92 referred to other agencies, and 23 incomplete forms. <br />Commissioner Said requested clarification regarding those denied for the U-Visa <br />application. <br />Commissioner Perea asked whether the City Manager's Office met with groups <br />regarding U-Visa certification concerns. <br />Assistant City Attorney Martinez shared that the City Manager's Office was working <br />with groups to discuss concerns. <br />Commissioner Castillo Laughton suggested inviting organizations to the future U-Visa <br />presentation but emphasized that attendance should be optional, not mandatory. <br />Commissioner Said requested having additional information prior to presentations. <br />Commissioner Mejia echoed Commissioner Said comments. <br />Discussion ensued regarding suggested organizations to be invited to attend the future <br />U-Visa presentations and related discussions. <br />The motion carried, 7-0-0-0, by the following roll call vote: <br />AYES: COMMISSIONER CASTILLO LAUGHTON, COMMISSIONER <br />GAWRONSKI, COMMISSIONER MEJIA, COMMISSIONER <br />PEREA, COMMISSIONER SAID, VICE CHAIR CARPENTER, <br />CHAIR VEGA <br />NOES: NONE <br />ABSTAIN: NONE <br />ABSENT: NONE <br />Status: 7 — 0 — 0 — 0 — Pass <br />MINUTES: Vice Chair Carpenter asked whether the Police Department informs <br />potential victims about the U-Visa program. <br />Commander Ponce Leon stated the Police Department does not. <br />Assistant City Attorney Martinez spoke regarding the City's sanctuary status. <br />Commissioner Perea requested information be added to "Know Your Rights" website. <br />POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 5 MAY 08, 2025 <br />