REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager
VIA: Eric Parra, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Capt. Gaute "Bo" Svendsbo and Ingrid Ono, Executive Assistant
Subject:
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Annual Military Equipment Use Report (AB 481)
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Statement of Issue:
California Government Code Chapter 12.8, "Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Military Equipment" in part requires that the City review the ordinance (Ordinance No. 4255 - Exhibit 3) that approved the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment at least annually and, vote on whether to renew the ordinance at a regular meeting.
In addition, the City is required to determine, based on the annual military equipment report submitted as part of this annual process, whether each type of military equipment identified in that report has complied with the standards for approval detailed in the Analysis section below.
Financial Impact:
Per Exhibit 4 of the attached report: The estimated ongoing annual maintenance and equipment replacement costs total is $64,150. Sufficient funds are budgeted each year for the Police Department out of the General Fund to cover these costs.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve report and renew Ordinance No. 4255, authorizing the continued use of the listed military equipment by the Police Department; and,
B) Find that each type of military equipment identified in that report attached hereto as Attachment 1 complies with the following standards for approval: 1. The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. 2. The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties. 3. Any future purchased equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and ci...
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