Legislation Details

File #: ORD 26-004    Name: Military Use Presentation
Type: Ordinance Status: Scheduled PM
File created: 5/5/2026 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 5/19/2026 Final action:
Title: Adopt an Ordinance to: a. Approve a military equipment use policy for the Office of the Sheriff pursuant to Assembly Bill 481. b. Pursuant to the requirements of Assembly Bill 481 adopt a resolution determining that: 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 libe1ties. 3. If purchasing equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. 4. Prior military equipment use complies with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.
Attachments: 1. Board Report, 2. CY2025 MCSO Annual Military Equipment Report, 3. Item No. 8 Presentation, 4. Ordinance, 5. Resolution
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Title
Adopt an Ordinance to:
a. Approve a military equipment use policy for the Office of the Sheriff pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
b. Pursuant to the requirements of Assembly Bill 481 adopt a resolution determining that:
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 libe1ties.
3. If purchasing equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
4. Prior military equipment use complies with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors Adopt an Ordinance to:

a. Approve a military equipment use policy for the Office of the Sheriff pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
b. Pursuant to the requirements of Assembly Bill 481 adopt a resolution determining that:

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 libe1ties.
3. If purchasing equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
4. Prior military equipment use complies with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.

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