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Oversight Director Morse stated there has not been an incident such as the DOJ <br /> investigation involving CPD within SAPD, and he has met with community <br /> members, community-based organization members such as ACLU of Southern <br /> Califomia, Chispa, and representatives of SAPD. <br /> Assistant City Attorney Jonathan Martinez explained confidentiality agreements <br /> were distributed, verbal admonition regarding the importance of confidentiality, <br /> Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act (POBAR), and applicable <br /> confidentiality laws were explained to commissioners during closed session at the <br /> most recent Commission meeting. <br /> Councilmember Phan requested clarification regarding Section 2-665 and whether <br /> categories of investigations limited or removed from the previous ordinance, and <br /> recommended reverting to the original version of ordinance with no limitations while <br /> reflecting current state laws. She requested there be no conflict with the ability to <br /> independently investigate complaints via a hybrid model between the Commission <br /> and the Oversight Director as outlined in in Section 2-666, for a broader range of <br /> categories for review, allow communication from the POC to the City Council and <br /> community regarding investigations, and spoke in support of the hybrid model. <br /> City Attorney Carvalho explained the process behind investigations requested by <br /> the Commission and their timelines. <br /> Oversight Director Morse stated categories were not deleted, however restrictions <br /> were added to certain categories deriving from the previous version of PC 832.7, <br /> and explained the proposed hybrid model process. <br /> Councilmember Hernandez echoed Councilmember Phan's comments regarding <br /> the Commission conducting independent investigations via hybrid model and spoke <br /> in support of allocating funds towards the POC to allow for improvements within the <br /> Police Department. <br /> Councilmember Lopez echoed Councilmember Phan's comments regarding the <br /> Commission conducting independent investigations via hybrid model, expressed <br /> the importance of public safety on the streets, spoke in support of allowing the POC <br /> to communicate with Council on updates or recommendations regarding <br /> investigations, requested clarification regarding how agenda items are placed onto <br /> the POC agenda, and suggested all commissioners familiarize themselves with the <br /> bylaws. <br /> Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez explained the Commission's bylaws process <br /> regarding adding agenda items to future Commission meetings. <br /> Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of changes strengthening the <br /> Commission as a legislative oversight body, removing the requirement for <br /> mandatory City Manager supervision or attendance, allowing the Commission to <br /> praoyide recommendations to the City Council, ensuring compliance with POBAR, <br /> CITY COUNCIL 6 JANUARY 26, 2026 <br />