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Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez confirmed U-Visa certifications is determined <br />by the police department. <br />Vice Chair Castillo Laughton thanked presenters for their presentation, supported <br />the recommendations made by fellow commissioners to the U-Visa policy, and <br />suggested trainings be conducted once policy is finalized. <br />Chair Carpenter thanked presenters for their presentation and suggested adding <br />consequences for deadlines not met by SAPD within the policy. <br />Chair Vega thanked presenters, requested additional information on U-Visa denials, <br />and clarification on SAPD's role in determining helpfulness and whether a victim's <br />case falls within a qualifying crime. <br />Deputy Chief Andrade clarified SAPD's role regarding helpfulness determination <br />and the qualifying levels of crime needing to be met during the certification U-Visa <br />process. <br />Commissioner Mejia stated she supports the initial set of revisions presented in the <br />policy and is working toward clarifying the concept of helpfulness during the <br />certification process. <br />Vice Chair Castillo Laughton suggested moving the excerpt in Section 4130.3.3 <br />explaining determination factors to Section 4130.5 regarding procedures, <br />recommended the wording related to Form 1-918 in Sections 4130.3.3 and 4130.5 <br />be consistent, rather than using "may sign and certify..." in one section and "shall <br />provide a written explanation..." in another, correcting the wording in Section <br />4130.5.10 from "repeal" to "appeal', and requested clarification on certifications for <br />denials. <br />Independent Oversight Director T. Jack Morse Jr. clarified in Section 4130.3.3, the <br />wording "may sign and certify" regarding Form 1-918 refers to the Police Chiefs <br />determination of helpfulness, while Section 4130.5.8 addresses situations where <br />forms are not certified and requires a reason to be provided for the application not <br />being certified for U-Visas. <br />***END OF STUDY SESSION*** <br />STAFF COMMENTS <br />MINUTES: Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez stated invitations to upcoming meetings <br />with Councilmembers, the City Attorney, Police Chief, Police Oversight Director, and the <br />City Manager regarding the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission <br />ordinance will be sent to commissioners. <br />COMMISSIONER COMMENTS <br />MINUTES: Commissioner Gawronski asked regarding the citizens academy and whether <br />commissioners need to retake the academy. <br />POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 5 AUGUST 14, 2025 <br />