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Council approves second‑reading military equipment policy; public urged more transparency
Summary
On a 7‑0 vote the council adopted a military equipment ordinance on second reading; one public commenter urged the city to name the department’s military equipment coordinator and publish officer rosters for transparency.
The San Leandro City Council voted unanimously April 7 to adopt the second reading of a military equipment policy, formalizing the list and use‑rules for equipment available to the police department.
A member of the public, Douglas Spalding, urged the council to limit the quantity of equipment and to identify the department’s military equipment coordinator in the public materials. Councilmembers confirmed on the record that Lieutenant Robertson is the equipment coordinator and that the department will provide that clarification in published materials.
The council’s vote on the consent calendar item passed 7‑0. Mayor Juan Gonzalez and other councilmembers noted the item had been discussed previously; the public comment speaker repeated concerns about armored vehicles, rifle rounds, and the need for transparency about who coordinates the department’s specialized units.
No amendments were proposed during the meeting. The action passed as written; staff will update public documents to identify the military equipment coordinator as Lieutenant Robertson, per the discussion.
