City Council

6. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 949 TO ADOPT A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE\nPOLICY AS REQUIRED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 481\nThe proposed Ordinance No. 949 adopts a policy for Bell Gardens Police Department\n("Department") in compliance with Assembly Bill 481 (Chiu) ("AB 481") to address the funding,\nacquisition, and use by the Department of items deemed “military equipment” by lawmakers. The\npolicy meets the law’s requirements by listing the Department’s inventory of military equipment;\noutlining a process for the public to submit questions, concerns, and complaints in relation to the\nuse of each type of equipment; providing for the preparation of an annual report subject to City\nCouncil review and approval; and establishing a webpage for updates and the posting of annual\nreports.\nRecommendation:\nIt is staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion waive the full reading and adopt\nOrdinance No. 949 approving the Military Equipment Use Policy in accordance with state law.