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Mr. Roush said he did not know. Ms. Michelotti asked what effect this ordinance would have on commercial stores? Mr. Eastman said to his knowledge the commercial outlet stores that sell firearms never sold junk guns. Ms. Michelotti asked whether the ordinance would have an effect on the stores. Mr. Roush said there would be an application and permitting process the stores would have to go through. Curren~y, there is no process. Ms. Dennis said she has always been in support of this ordinance. She felt the ordinance was addressing a regional effort to make the population safe. She supported the efforts of other communities that did not have a safe community like Pleasanton. She said one of the interesting points that was raised on the safety issue was that there are no lawsuits about accidents. If the Consumer Product Safety Commission does not regulate or have any standards for safety, then how could the manufacturer be sued. There are only voluntary standards. This area is very unregulated. She said Pleasanton is fortunate to have such a wonderful Police Department. She commented on an article that said arrests and conviction rates are the most important determination of crime rates. She agreed people have a right to own guns, but the ordinance does not impact that right. She said Pleasanton does not allow the home based dealerships. Ms. Ayala supported the ordinance as a regional effort. She thanked the Police Department for the wonderful job it has been doing in keeping Pleasanton safe. Mayor Tarver answered the question as to what the problem is? He heard today that there was concern about: unsafe guns; the amount of guns available to kids; the cost of those guns, and it is becoming a big problem. It was said nothing was being done at the State or Federal level and that something needed to be done locally. The availability needed to be restricted so people will not go to other communities to buy junk guns. This is how the ordinance came about. It seemed appropriate to add the trigger lock. He said questions were asked at the last meeting and the ordinance was tabled. Since then community has brought forth signatures to bring this forward once again. It is not his intention to restrict people's ability to protect themselves. He believed the discussion heard today would change the ordinance. He agreed criminals will get guns no matter what. But there should be more done to put criminals away. He does not want a bunch of inexpensive guns floating around the neighborhoods. He does not want to take an action to promote this. People can still bear firearms, buy firearms, and keep firearms. He supported the ordinance. Ms. Michelotti asked what the procedure would be if this ordinance is initiated? Pleasanton City Council 07/12/97 Minutes 12