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MRWsm-Trilmamr Meeting Minutes City Council Tuesday, July 7, 2020 3:00 PM Virtual Meeting This meeting was held using conferencing software due to the COVID-19 rules. I. Call To Order With a quorum present, the work session of the San Marcos City Council was called to order by Mayor Hughson at 3:06 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2020. The meeting was held virtually. II. Roll Call Present: 6 - Council Member Melissa Derrick, Mayor Jane Hughson, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Mihalkanin, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mark Rockeymoore, Council Member Maxfield Baker and Council Member Saul Gonzales Absent: 1 - Council Member Joca Marquez PRESENTATIONS 1. Receive a staff presentation and hold discussion regarding the San Marcos Police Department Use of Force policy specifically with regard to the topics highlighted by the "8 Can't Wait" campaign. Bert Lumbreras, City Manager, provided a brief introduction regarding the Police Department's use of force policy. He stated that we have a very progressive police department, and he is proud of the integrity and culture that has been fostered in the department. He explained this is possible by hiring the best and maintaining that high quality through ongoing training. The hiring process emphasizes hiring highly qualified law enforcement professionals, and ensuring they are a good fit for our community. The Police Department has placed a priority on community policing through events such as Coffee with a Cop, National Night Out, and the Citizen Police Academy. They also encourage meaningful community engagement through ongoing communication with citizens, our stakeholders, and the Chiefs Advisory Panel. There are polices in place that address each of the "8 Can't Wait" initiatives that have been proposed by advocates and will be discussed in more detail. All policies should be reviewed periodically to ensure they are still appropriate and relevant, and we are recommending a similar review of our use City of San Marcos Page 1