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2024/05/14 City Council Ordinance 983 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING Pursuant to California Government Code§36933 and§40806 Pursuant to Rohnert Park Municipal Code 1.08.010 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss County of Sonoma I, Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk for the City of Rohnert Park, declare this is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 983. Ordinance No. 983, an Ordinance of the City of Rohnert Park, California, Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy was published on 5/3/2024 and 5/24/2024 as required by law, and posted in five (5) public places in said City. to: www.rpcity.org for website posting City Hall 130 Avram Avenue Public Safety Main Station 500 City Center Drive Rohnert Park Community Center 5401 Snyder Lane Rohnert Park Senior Center 6800 Hunter Dr A A certified copy of the full text Ordinance was posted at the City Clerk's office, 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California 94928 on 5/3/2024 and 5/24/2024. A avt-rrnnr(d of Ordinance No. 983 was published in the Community Voice on 5/3/2024 and 5/24/2024 as required by law. Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk Subscribed and sworn to before me this August 13, 2024 Elizabe h Machado, Assistant City Clerk CERTIFICATION OF ROHNERT PARK PUBLICATION IN "The Community VOICE" MAY 9 2024 (Published every Friday) in the CITY CLERK SUPERIOR COURT of the STATE OF CALIFORNIA In and For the County of Sonoma COUNTY OF SONOMA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.983 OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, City Of Rohnert Park CALIFORNIA,ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY Summary of Ordinance No.983 Pursuant to Government Code Section 3693310(1),the following constitutes a sum- STATE OF CALIFORNIA, The undersigned does hereby certify'and declare: mary of Ordinance No.983 introduced by the Rohnert Park City Council on April 23,2024, That at all times hereinafter sworn,deposes and says: That at all times and scheduled for consideration of adoption on May 14,2024.at its meeting to be held, in the City Council Chambers,130 Avram Avenue..Rohnert Park.California. hereinafter mentioned she was a citizen of the United States,over the age of eighteen years and a resident of said county and was at all said times the The purpose of Ordinance No.983 is to adopt the Rohnert Park Department of Public principal clerk of the printer and publisher of The Community VOICE,a Safety Policy 706"Military Equipment,"which will supersede and replace Policy 706 that was approved by Ordinance 977 adopted at the City Council's regular meeting on May newspaper of general circulation,published in the City of Rohnert Park,in said 23,2023.The military equipment identified in Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety County of Sonoma,State of California;that The Community VOICE is and Policy 706"Military Equipment"is reasonably cost-effective compared to available al. was at all times herein mentioned,a newspaper of general circulation as that tematives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.The Rohnen term is defined by Section 6000 of the Government Code;its status as such Park Department of Public Safety Policy 706"Military Equipment' meets the requirements, newspaper of general circulation having been established by Court Decree No. of California Government Code Section 7070(d)and a lull copy of the proposed policy can be found by clicking on the following link: https:llwww.rpcity.orglcity hallIdepart-, 35815 of the Superior Court of the State of California,in and for the County of ments/public safety/police transparency Sonoma,Department No. I thereof;and as provided by said Section 6000,is published for the dissemination of local and telegraphic news and intelligence A certified copy of the lull text of the Ordinance shall be posted and available for re-' view in the City Clerk's Office at 130 Avram Avenue,Rohnert Park,California,and online of a general character,having a bona fide subscription list of paying at https:Ntinyurl.comJRP-Notices-and-Ordinances no later than(five days prior to the subscribers,and is not devoted to the interest,or published for the meeting at which the ordinance is being adopted). entertainment or instruction of a particular class,profession,trade,calling,race or denomination,or for the entertainment and instruction of such classes, This ordinance shall be in full force and effective thirty(30)days after its adoption and published and posted as required by law.This ordinance was introduced by the professions,trades,callings,races or denominations;that at all said times said Council of the City of Rohnert Park on April 23,2024,and is scheduled for consideration newspaper has been established and published in the said City of Rohnert Park, of adoption on May 14,2024. in said County and State at regular intervals for more than one year preceding Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, Dated: April 30,2024 — City Clerk the first publication of this notice herein mentioned;that said notice was set in i cam=- • City of Rohnert Park type not smaller than non-pareil and was preceded with words printed in black Publish Date:May 3,2024 s face type no smaller than non-pareil,describing and expressing in general The Community Voice — terms,the purport and character of the notice intended to be given;that the City Of Rohnert Park, "City of Rohnert Park,Summary of Ordinance No.983"of which the annexed is a printed copy,was published in said newspaper at least_I time, commencing on the 3'"day of May,2024 and ending on the 3'"day of May, 2024. I HEREBY CERTIFY AND DECLARE UNDER THE PENALTY OF perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. EXECUTED—513/24 Rohnert Park,California. Si ed: Claudia Smith,Chief Clerk ROHNERT PARK CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION IN MAY 2 9 2024 "The Community VOICE" (Published every Friday) CITY CLERK in the SUPERIOR COURT of the STATE OF CALIFORNIA In and For the County of Sonoma COUNTY OF SONOMA City Of Rohnert Park Summary of Ordinance No.983 STATE OF CALIFORNIA, The undersigned does hereby certify and declare: That at all times hereinafter sworn,deposes and says: That at all timeshereinafter mentioned she was a citizen of the United States,over the age of [SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.983 OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, eighteen years and a resident of said county and was at all said times the CALIFORNIA,ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY principal clerk of the printer and publisher of The Community VOICE,a newspaper of general circulation,published in the City of Rohnert Park,in said Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933(c)(1),the following constitutes a sum- mary of Ordinance No,983 introduced by the RohnertPark City Council on April 23,2024, was at all times herein mentioned,a newspaper ofgeneral circulation as that 130dAvram adopted en May a its meetingrobe held in the CityCouncil Chambers, 130 Avram Avenue.,Rohnert Park,California. term is defined by Section 6000 of the Government Code;its status as such newspaper of general circulation having been established by Court Decree No. 1 The purpose of Ordinance No.983 is to adopt the Rohnert Park Department of Public 35815 of the Superior Court of the State of California,in and for the Countyof Safety Policy 706"Military Equipment,"which will supersede and replace Policy 706 that Pewas approved by Ordinance 977 adopted at the City Councils regular meeting on May Sonoma,Department No. 1 thereof;and as provided by said Section 6000,is 23,2023.The military equipment identified in Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety published for the dissemination of local and telegraphic news and intelligence Policy 706"Military Equipment"is reasonably cost-effective compared to available at. Ot-ageneral character,havinga bona fide subscription list of paying ternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety The Rohnert P P g Park Department of Public Safety Policy 706"Military Equipment'meets the requirements subscribers,and is not devoted to the interest,or published for the of California Government Code Section 7070(d)and a full copy of the proposed policy entertainment or instruction of a particular class,profession,trade,calling,race can be found by clicking on the following link, httpsalwww.rpcity.orglcity hal0depart- or denomination,or for the entertainment and instruction of such classes, mentslpublk satetyipolice_transparency professions,trades,callings,races or denominations;that at all said times said A certified copy of the lull text of the Ordinance shall be posted and available for re-1 newspaper has been established and published in the said City of Rohnert Park, view in the City Clerk's Office at 130 Avram Avenue,Rohnert Park,California,and online in said County and State at regular intervals for more than one year preceding at ht lNnyud•comIRP.Notices-and.Ordinances no later than fifteen days after the meet-, the first publication of this notice herein mentioned;that said notice was set in inn at which the ordinance was adopted. • type not smaller than non-pareil and was preceded with words printed in black This ordinance shall be in lull force and effective thirty(30)days after its adoption face type no smaller than non-pareil,describing and expressing in general and published and posted as required by law.This ordinance was introduced by the terms,the purport and character of the notice intended to be given:that the City Co lour of thh vC it of Rohnert Park on April 23,2024,and adopted on May 14.2024,by; e. Of Rohnert Park, 1 AYES: (5) Councilmembers Elward,Rodriguez and Sanborn. "City of Rohnert Park,Summary of Ordinance No.983"of which the annexed Vice Mayor Giudice and Mayor Adams is a printed copy,was published in said newspaper at least_I time, NOES: (0) None commencing on the 24'"day of May,2024 and ending on the 24"'day of May, ABSENT: (0) None 2024 ABSTAIN: (01 None �y Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, 1 HEREBY CERTIFY AND DECLARE UNDER THE PENALTY OF Dated: May 21,2024 C^y Dior perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. City of Rohnert Park Publish Date I May 24,2024 - The Community Voice EXECUTED—5/3/24 Rohnert Park,California. Signe . Claudia Smith,Chief Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 983 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY WHEREAS,On September 30,2021,Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481, relating to the use of military equipment by law enforcement agencies; and WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 481, codified at California Government Code sections 7070 through 7075, requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the applicable governing body prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, solicitation, or use of military equipment; and WHEREAS, Government Code section 7071 requires that the approval by the governing body be by an ordinance adopting a military equipment use policy, at a regular meeting held pursuant to open meeting laws; and WHEREAS,Government Code section 7071(d)(1)allows the governing body of a city to approve the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment within its jurisdiction only if it makes specified determinations with respect to a military equipment use policy; and WHEREAS,a draft of the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Policy 706"Military Equipment" was published on the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety's internet website, and provided to the City Council at least 30 days prior to a public hearing held in accordance with requirements of Government Code section 7071(b); and WHEREAS, the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Policy 706 "Military Equipment" meets the requirements of California Government Code section 7070(d); and WHEREAS, the military equipment identified in the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Policy 706"Military Equipment"is necessary, because there are no reasonable alternatives that can achieve the same objectives of officer and civilian safety; and WHEREAS,Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Policy 706"Military Equipment" will safeguard the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties; and WHEREAS, the military equipment identified in Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Policy 706 "Military Equipment" is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park was presented with the annual military equipment report by the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety at its regular City Council meeting of April 9, 2024, and has determined that use of each type of military equipment identified in that report has complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time; NOW THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are adopted as findings of the City Council in enacting this ordinance. 4887-1373-6112 v1 SECTION 2. Adoption of Policy. The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Policy 706'`Military Equipment"attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A is hereby approved and adopted. The Policy set forth in Exhibit A supersedes and replaces the Policy 706 that was approved by Ordinance 977 adopted at the City Council's regular meeting on May 23, 2023. SECTION 3. Reporting and Publication of Policy. In accordance with Government Code section 7071(d)(2), the Director of the Department of Public Safety shall cause the Policy 706 "Military Equipment" to be made publicly available on the Department's internet website for as long as military equipment is available for use. The Department of Public Safety is directed to make available the reports and conduct the required community engagement meeting required by Government Code section 7072(b) on an annual basis. SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective 30 days after its adoption. SECTION 5.Publication of Ordinance.The City Clerk is directed to cause this ordinance to be published in the manner required by law. SECTION 6. Environmental Review. The City Council finds the approval of this ordinance is exempt under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. This ordinance was introduced by the City Council of Rohnert Park at its meeting regularly held on April 23, 2024 and adopted by the Council of the City of Rohnert Park on May 14, 2024, by the following roll call vote: AYES: i Ve (6) 0orcirti, `va�nbOril, 1�c.�i e{tle? (�iu��CL NOES: ?1Lro Cam) `J ABSENT:Zery () ABSTAIN:Zoo, co' CITY OF HNERT PARK Susan . Adams, Mayor ATTEST: Sylvia Lopez uevas lerk - - /\\ . �: - - -� • " ROB D AS 40. , _ I k • . illifikvill. i ichelle Marchetta Kenyon, City rirney Attachment: Exhibit A Ordinance 983 Page 2 of 2 0AK4887-1373-6112 v1 Policy 706 Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/03/13, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Military Equipment - 1 Military Equipment 706.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy establishes guidelines for the acquisition, funding, use and reporting of “military equipment”, as the term is defined in Government Code section 7070. This policy is provided to fulfill the obligations set forth in Assembly Bill No. 481. These obligations include but are not limited to seeking approval on specific items deemed to be military equipment and requirements related to compliance, annual reporting, and cataloging these items.(Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072). 706.1.1 DEFINITIONS Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070): Governing body – The elected body that oversees the Department, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park. Military equipment – Includes but is not limited to the following: •Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. •Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. •High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. •Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. •Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. •Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. •Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram. •Firearms and ammunition of_.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition. •Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than_.50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue firearms. •Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. •Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. •Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray. •TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs). •Kinetic energy weapons and munitions. Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Policy Manual Military Equipment Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/03/13, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Military Equipment - 2 •Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight. 706.2 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR The Director of Public Safety should designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to: (a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy. (b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body. (c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include: 1. Publicizing the details of the meeting. 2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department’s funding, acquisition, and use of equipment. (f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Director of Public Safety and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government Code § 7072). (g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner. 706.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY The following constitutes a list and description of qualifying equipment for the Department: 1.40 MM Launchers and Rounds: 40mm Launchers are utilized by department personnel as a less lethal tool to launch impact rounds. (a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40MM SINGLE SHOT LAUNCHER, #1325, cost: $1000, quantity: 15. The 40mm Single Launcher is a tactical single shot launcher that features a fixed stock and an Integrated Front Grip (IFG). It will fire standard 40mm less lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. It will launch a 40mm less lethal round up to 131 feet and is authorized to be used by officers trained in its use. ii. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, 40MM SPONGE, #4557, cost: $21.00, quantity: 400. A less lethal 40mm lightweight foam projectile fired from a single 40mm grenade launcher with a rifled barrel at 240-260 FPS. Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Policy Manual Military Equipment Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/03/13, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Military Equipment - 3 The 40mm Sponge Round provides accurate and effective performance when fired from the approved distance of not less than five (5) feet and as far as 131 feet from the target. (b) Purpose - To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. (c) Authorized Use - Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to: i. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals. ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents. iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. iv. Potentially vicious animals. v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations. (d) Training - Sworn members utilizing the 40mm launcher and the less lethal 40mm impact rounds shall be trained in the use of such items by attending a POST certified course, (4180-30995-XX), by POST certified less lethal instructors. (e) Lifespan i. Defense Technology #1325- 25 years. ii. Model 4557 Sponge- 5 years. (f) Fiscal Impact - Annual maintenance is approximately $50 for each launcher. (g) Legal and Procedural Rules - Use of the 40mm launcher and 40mm sponge rounds is subject to requirements of Policy 306 (Firearms), Policy 303.8 (Kinetic Energy Projectile Guidelines) and Policy 300 (Use of Force). It is the policy of the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety to utilize the 40mm only for official law enforcement purposes, in accordance with all requirements under State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force. 2.Less Lethal Shotgun: Less Lethal Shotgun is used to deploy the less lethal 12-gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Round. (a) Description, quantity, capabilities, and purchase cost i. REMINGTON 870 LESS LETHAL SHOTGUN, cost: $946, quantity: 86. The Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun is used to deploy the less lethal 12-gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Round up to a distance of 75 feet. The range of the weapon system helps to maintain space between officers and a suspect reducing the immediacy of the threat which is a principle of de- escalation. ii. 12-GAUGE SUPER-SOCK BEANBAG ROUND, cost: $5, quantity: 850. A less lethal 2.4-inch 12-gauge shotgun round firing a ballistic fiber bag filled with 40 grams of lead shot at a velocity of 270-290 feet per second (FPS). CTS Super-Sock rounds are discharged from a dedicated 12- gauge shotgun that is distinguishable by an orange butt stock and fore grip. This round provides accurate and effective performance when fired Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Policy Manual Military Equipment Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/03/13, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Military Equipment - 4 from the approved distance of not fewer than five (5) feet. The maximum effective range of this munition is up to 75 feet from the target. The Model 2581 Super-Sock is in its deployed state immediately upon exiting the barrel. It does not require a minimum range to "unfold" or "stabilize." The Super-Sock is an aerodynamic projectile. However, accuracy is relative to the shotgun, barrel length, environmental conditions, and the operator. The Super-Sock is very accurate. However, effectiveness depends on many variables, such as distance, clothing, stature, and the point where the projectile impacts. (b) Authorized Use - Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to: i. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals. ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents. iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. iv. Potentially vicious animals. v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.. (c) Lifespan i. Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun- 25 years. ii. Super Sock Round- No listed expiration date. (d) Fiscal Impact - Annual maintenance is approximately $50 per shotgun. (e) Training - Sworn members utilizing the 12 gauge less lethal shotgun and bean- bag rounds shall be trained in the use of such items by attending a POST certified course, (4180-30995-XX), by POST certified less lethal instructors. (f) Legal and Procedural Rules - Use of the less lethal shotgun and beanbag rounds is subject to Policy 306 (Firearms), Policy 303.8 (Kinetic Energy Projectile Guidelines) and Policy 300 (Use of Force). It is the policy of the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety to utilize the less lethal shotgun only for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force. 706.4 APPROVAL The Director of Public Safety or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Director of Public Safety or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071): (a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Policy Manual Military Equipment Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/03/13, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Military Equipment - 5 (b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers. (c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing. (d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body. (f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment. (g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 706.5 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS Military equipment used by any member of this jurisdiction shall be approved for use and in accordance with this Department policy. Military equipment used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to this jurisdiction shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies in rendering mutual aid. 706.6 ANNUAL REPORT Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Director of Public Safety or the authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072). The Director of Public Safety or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory. 706.7 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. Typically this will occur at the City of Rohnert Park City Council Meeting. 706.8 POLICY COMPLIANCE Government Code section 7070 requires that this policy specify the mechanisms to be used by the Department to ensure compliance with this policy. Complaints regarding violations of this policy Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Policy Manual Military Equipment Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/03/13, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety ***DRAFT***Military Equipment - 6 are subject to investigation and discipline in accordance with Policy 1010, and other policies of the Department related to officer discipline. 706.9 PUBLIC COMPLAINTS, QUESTIONS, AND INVESTIGATION Government Code section 7070 requires that this policy specify the procedures by which members of the public may register complaints, submit questions about the use of each specific type of military equipment subject to this policy, and procedures by which the Department will respond to such matters. Complaints related to this policy may be submitted by the members of the public in accordance with Policy 1010. Complaint forms and instructions are posted by the Department on its website. Complaints regarding violations of this policy are subject to investigation and discipline in accordance with Policy 1010, and other policies of the Department related to officer discipline. Members of the public may submit questions related to the use of specific military equipment to the Department in accordance with the California Public Records Act, Government Code section 6250 et seq. •Established on May 10, 2022 by Ordinance No. 964 •Revised on May 23, 2023 by Ordinance No. 977 •Revised on May 14, 2024 by Ordinance 983