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MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Hernandez to not approve the agreement and direct staff to explore options, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez. Councilmember Phan requested clarification regarding the usage of Lexipol templates and the Master Service Agreement. Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding the process of evaluating the templates provided to the City. Police Chief David Valentin spoke regarding Lexipol's policies. Mayor Pro Tem Lopez requested clarification regarding policy and training approval. Councilmember Hernandez expressed concern regarding Lexipols policies and the impacts to the City. Chief Valentin provided clarification regarding the policies that Lexipol did not have in place. Councilmember Hernandez questioned the need for Lexipol due to the minimal implemented policies. Mayor Pro Tern Lopez asked regarding the spotlight policy Lexipol provided in their manual. Chief Valentin shared the implementation of policies and the services available. City Manager Kristine Ridge clarified that the previous contract brought forward to Council was to add an additional jail module, and not the master agreement with Lexipol. She provided Council an update on the process of getting the Police Oversight Commission up and running for them to review all operating policies and procedures of the Police Department. Councilmember Phan asked regarding the termination of contract. Chief Assistant City Attorney John Funk clarified that the termination clause requires 60 day written notice. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Phan moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 14, and direct staff to work with the Police Oversight Commission and return in a year with options, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra. The substitute motion failed, 3 - 3 - 0 - 1 , by the following roll call vote: CITY COUNCIL 10 AUGUST 29, 2023