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the second -leading cause of death among children and teens. She listed many laws such as bicycle helmets and swimming pool fences exist to protect children but added none of those items are lethal weapons. She stated they cannot be cavalier about guns. She added this ordinance is not a gun restriction but a child protection measure. She stated she looks forward to Pleasanton joining other local cities in passing a safe gun storage ordinance. Anne Matarrese Everton thanked the City Council for approving the safe gun storage ordinance. She noted how dramatically safe storage reduces home gun accidents. She commended Pleasanton Police Chief David Swing for his thorough presentation of safety data at the last meeting. She noted homes can still be defended swiftly even with the safe gun storage and added the Pleasanton Police Department (PPD) offers free trigger locks to residents. She noted, in addition to child safety concerns, unsecured guns are more likely to be stolen and contribute to crimes elsewhere. Dara Hogue stated one-third of American children live in homes with firearms with 43% of those homes having at least one unlocked firearm. She reported firearm -based suicide attempts are far more often fatal than those involving drug overdoses. She noted the risks of accidental shooting death and suicide are four times higher in homes with guns present. She added gun shootings by children rose dramatically during the pandemic. She reported the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends guns in homes should be stored locked and unloaded with ammunition locked separately. She urged the Council to approve Item 16. Mayor Brown closed the public hearing. Mayor Brown confirmed trigger locks are available at no charge from the PPD. Councilmember Testa moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Arkin. In response to Councilmember Narum, Councilmember Testa confirmed this motion includes the modified calendar for Item 2. City Council 1. Approved employment contract for Interim City Manager Brian Dolan City Manage 2. Adopted and waived full reading of Resolution No. 21-1255 setting the 2022 calendar year City Council meeting schedule 3. Approved professional services agreement with Goodness Village to provide temporary supportive housing for Pleasanton residents experiencing homelessness in the amount not to exceed $96,600 and appropriated the funds from the Lower Income Housing Fund 12212300- 430107 4. Approved meeting minutes of September 21 and September 30, 2021 Community Development 5. Actions of the Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission Economic Development 6. Public Hearing: Adopted and waived full reading of Resolution No. 21-1256 levying the Downtown Pleasanton Business Improvement District Assessment for 2022 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 19 November 16, 2021