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Assistant City Attorney Jonathan Martinez proposed the City Attorney's Office research <br /> the issue of helpfulness and present an analysis on findings at future meeting. <br /> Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez clarified helpfulness as those who are willing to <br /> help with investigation. <br /> MOTION: Vice Chair Carpenter moved to have a study session item added to the <br /> agenda regarding the topic of helpfulness and to have examples of different <br /> policies of the U-Visa certifications, seconded by Commissioner Melia. <br /> MINUTES: Commissioner Castillo Laughton suggested that Commander Ponce Leon <br /> be present for study session. <br /> SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Commissioner Perea moved to have experts within the U- <br /> Visa field at a future meeting within 60 days. <br /> MINUTES: Motion died due to lack of a second. <br /> Vice Chair Carpenter asked for the percentage of citizens that do not cooperate during <br /> the U-Visa process. <br /> Commander Ponce Leon stated 25-30% do not cooperate and 40% cooperate. <br /> Commissioner Castillo Laughton questioned how strict the Police Department is when <br /> evaluating someone calling in during the certification process and the presumption of <br /> helpfulness. <br /> Commander Ponce Leon stated the department does not have a lot of ambiguity on <br /> refusals and presumes those to be helpful until they refuse to no longer be helpful. <br /> The original motion carried, 7-0-0-0, by the following roll call vote. <br /> AYES: COMMISSIONER CASTILLO LAUGHTON, COMMISSIONER <br /> GAWRONSKI, COMMISSIONER MEDIA, 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 /> POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 4 MAY 08, 2025 <br />