September 16, 2024 - City Council Meeting

The City Council meeting of San Leandro on September 16, 2024, included several procurement-related discussions, notably the approval of a five-year contract renewal with Axon for police body cameras and tasers. The contract, valued at approximately $1.9 million after discounts, includes hardware refreshes at the midpoint and end of the agreement, with an annual subscription cost around $390,000. Council members inquired about the functionality and activation of the body cameras, with explanations provided regarding manual and automatic activation linked to dash cameras and tasers. The consent calendar was approved with the exception of one item pulled for discussion. Public comments addressed concerns about the Community Workforce Agreement affecting local construction bids and union membership requirements, as well as other community issues. No other significant procurement actions or budget allocations were reported during the meeting.