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Oversight Director Morse suggested adding language into the ordinance clarifying <br /> that the Oversight Director has authority to conduct various types of audits <br /> regarding police conduct. <br /> Councilmember Phan spoke in support of Oversight Director Morse's suggestion <br /> regarding new language to the ordinance and suggested adding clear language to <br /> Sec. 2-664 to allow the Commission to make recommendations to the City Council. <br /> Councilmember Hernandez spoke in favor of keeping the ordinance as is. <br /> Councilmember Bacerra inquired who initiated bringing the Commission ordinance <br /> work study forth, whether the Police Officers Association (POA) contacted staff <br /> regarding the ordinance, and whether the ordinance complies with AB 832.5. <br /> City Attorney Carvalho clarified that revisions to the ordinance were staff-driven <br /> based on inconsistencies with the City's charter and not initiated by the City <br /> Council, the Mayor, or the Ad Hoc Committee. <br /> City Manager Alvaro Nunez confirmed the POA did not contact staff regarding the <br /> ordinance. <br /> SeniorAssistant City Attorney Tamara Bogosian confirmed the ordinance complies <br /> with AB 832.5. <br /> CityAttorney Carvalho stated in accordance with state law AB 832.5, the ordinance <br /> revisions were made to ensure the provisions align with state requirements, and <br /> clarified the rationale for the proposed changes to the ordinance. <br /> Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding the current Ad Hoc Committee's efforts <br /> and training for commissioners, voiced concerns with deadlines during the <br /> Commission's investigations, and asked whether there would be another entity <br /> conducting investigations on top of the Commission when it comes to officer- <br /> involved shootings. <br /> Oversight Director Morse confirmed entities such as the District Attorney (DA), <br /> Attorney General (AG), Internal Affairs (IA), or Police Oversight Director would be <br /> conducting criminal investigations and administrative investigations in addition to <br /> the Commission. <br /> City Attorney Carvalho explained the investigation process behind a police-officer <br /> involved shooting, elaborated on the auditor model being a resourceful operations <br /> tool, and implementation of the ordinance. <br /> Councilmember Lopez asked how many community meetings regarding changes <br /> to the ordinance have been held, clarification regarding ordinance language <br /> conflicting with state law, and inquired who is responsible for recommendations <br /> regarding the ordinance. She requested clarification regarding the City potentially <br /> facing litigation if the ordinance is not changed and recommended engaging with <br /> CITY COUNCIL 4 JANUARY 26, 2026 <br />