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National City CPRC re-elects officers, approves excused absences and hears closed-session findings
Summary
At its Nov. 20 meeting the Community and Police Relations Commission approved two excused absences, re-elected officers for 2026, heard a closed-session report upholding findings in six cases, and heard staff personnel updates including the introduction of Lt. Roberto Gonzalez.
National City’s Community and Police Relations Commission on Nov. 20 re-elected its leadership for 2026, approved two excused absences and received a closed-session report that upheld findings in six cases.
The commission moved to approve the minutes from the Aug. 21, 2025 meeting; the motion was seconded and carried by unanimous vote of commissioners present. The panel then considered excused-absence requests for Vice Chair Leslie and Commissioner Gomez, both of whom notified the commission they were ill. Commissioners voted to excuse both absences unanimously.
After the commission convened a closed session, the city attorney reported the commission "heard six cases" and that "in all cases, there was a vote, unanimous vote of support of the findings," the chair said.
In staff comments, a lieutenant announced Sergeant Matt Cardoza remains out on medical leave and that the lieutenant is being reassigned to a day-shift patrol commander role. Lieutenant Roberto Gonzalez introduced himself to the commission, saying he is the operations lieutenant moving over to the internal affairs unit and that he looks forward to working with the commission.
During commissioner reports, members urged more community outreach and public engagement so residents know how to submit comments and participate in the commission’s work.
The commission adjourned and set its next regular meeting for Feb. 19, 2026, at 6 p.m.
