Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Establish Concealed Carry Weapon License Fees and Amend Title 6, Chapter 4 of the San Leandro Administrative Code
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COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Public Safety
* Fiscal Sustainability and Transparency
* Community Engagement and Outreach
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of San Leandro does not presently have Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license fees established. Subsequent to changes in state law and administration of CCW license applications shifting from the Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) to local police municipalities, the San Leandro Police Department (SLPD) evaluated processing costs for CCW license applications and established license fees to cover these costs. Staff recommends the City Council establish Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license fees and amend Title 6, Chapter 4 of the San Leandro Administrative Code.
BACKGROUND
Under California law, CCW licenses can be issued exclusively by Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police. As a courtesy, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) previously handled the processing and issuance of CCW's for cities within Alameda County, which included the City of San Leandro.
In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court rendered a landmark ruling in the case of New York Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, declaring the "proper cause" requirement for carrying firearms as unconstitutional. This prompted a legislative response in California, leading to the replacement of the "good cause" and "good moral character" requirements with the passing of California Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) in 2023.
The change to state law resulted in a surge of applications burdening most county Sheriff's agencies. Alameda County Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez informed law enforcement agencies in the county that, going forward, cities will be responsible for processing CCW applications within their jurisdiction.
At present, there are 44 approved CCW licenses issued by ACSO ...
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