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In response to Councilmember Narum, Chief Swing clarified the Community Advisory Board's role is to provide input. He advised the Board serves only to advise and noted their input on the matter was supportive. In response to Councilmember Narum, Chief Swing confirmed that 709.5.d would give the PPD the ability to request assistance without seeking additional approval. He advised if equipment not on the list is sought through the request for assistance, the PPD would first have to get approval for the items. He confirmed that 709.5.d will allow the PPD to collaborate with other agencies in times of need. In response to Councilmember Narum, Lt. Stocking clarified the definition of `elevated" risk means there are facts to support the situation being riskier than usualthat requires facts. In response to Councilmember Narum, Lt. Stocking advised he does not recall chemical agents being used in Pleasanton during his 12 years with the PPD, but they have been used when assisting other agencies in only a handful of instances. He confirmed they are only deployed at the direction of an incident commander. In response to Councilmember Narum, Lt. Stocking stated the 1033 military surplus program began in the 1990s and confirmed the PPD has never purchased former United States military equipment through it. He confirmed the PPD has no intention to do so. In response to Councilmember Narum, Chief Swing confirmed the 25 new platforms are in the FY 22- 23 budget. Councilmember Narum requested the PPD make the equipment list easier to find on its website. City Manager Beaudin confirmed this can be done and advised the City is in the process of working to improve its website. Councilmember Testa agreed the information is difficult to find on the website. In response to Councilmember Testa, City Attorney Sodergren confirmed the passage from AB 481 recited by Councilmember Testa refers to the City Council as the oversight body. He confirmed in the definition section of the City's policy the City Council is defined as being the governing body. In response to Councilmember Testa, Chief Swing confirmed there is no requirement in AB 481 to report the use of the equipment to the Department of Justice. He clarified the usage of the equipment is required by AB 481 to be presented in an annual report which the PPD will bring to the Council in March and present at a February community meeting. In response to Councilmember Testa, Lt. Stocking clarified how the PPD will add chemical weapons and kinetic impact devices to sections of its policy manual. He clarified that PPD Policy 308 involves controlled devices and lists procedures for the usage of batons, tear gas, and kinetic impact devices. City Attorney Sodergren clarified there is recent legislation dealing with the use of such equipment in crowd control so the PPD must comply with Policy 300, Policy 308, and State law when using it. He clarified all state law requirements are not in City policy guides due to the length. He advised the City is aware of the new requirements and they will be followed. He explained the City cannot codify every State law in its local policies but the policy guides acknowledge State laws will be followed. In response to Councilmember Testa. Chief Swing advised that ARVs at events such as National Night Out start great ice-breaking conversations for youth in particular. He explained the ARV helps the PPD connect with the community in public event settings. Councilmember Testa reported having the ARV at community events makes people uncomfortable and requested community discussion. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 11 June 7. 2022