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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING THE 2024 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481 ("AB 481") now codified in California Government Code Sections 7070 through 7075, relating to the use of military equipment by law enforcement in California; and WHEREAS, requires the Richmond Police Department to have a military equipment use policy approved by the City Council prior to requesting, seeking funding, acquiring, collaborating with other jurisdiction about the deployment of military equipment, or using military equipment; and
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance 12-22 approving the Police Department ’s Policy 707: Military Equipment Use Policy ; and
WHEREAS Policy 707 adheres to the requirements of California Government Section 7070 et. seq. with respect to the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment; and
WHEREAS, Policy 707, Ordinance 12 -22, and Government Code Section 7072 require s the City to publish annually a military equipment report for the prior calendar year . This report summarizes the use of each type of military equipment approved by Policy 707, any complaints or concerns received about the military equipment, provides the results of any internal audits and information about violations of Policy 707, and any actions taken in response, provides the total annual cost for each type of approved military equipment and the source of funds for military equipment in the upcoming year, and inventories the quantity of each type of military equipment possessed and listing the quantity to be acqui red in the upcoming year; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Richmond that it approves the Richmond Police Departments 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that based on the 20 24 Annual Military Equipment Report and Policy 707, the City Council determines as follows:
1. Each type of military equipment identified in Policy 70 7 is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer an d civilian safety;
2. Policy 707 will safeguard the public ’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties;
3. The equipment described in Policy 70 7 is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objectiv es of officer and civilian safety; and
4. The Department ’s use of military equipment has complied with Policy 70 7 and the projected acquisition request for 2024 are approved.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby determines that Richmond Police Department Policy 70 7: Military Equipment Use Policy – which was approved by City Council upon adoption of Ordinance 12-22 on October 18, 2022 – shall be accepted .
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ADOPTED this 25th day of March, 2025, by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF
RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. _____, finally passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on …