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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 AUGUST 14, 2025 <br />