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dealers are not selling "Saturday Night Firearms" in Pleasanton. All dealers must follow the same rules. He was asked to sign a petition in favor of this ordinance, but he wondered where the justification was for it. He was told the ordinance was to ensure safety. He felt there is a communication problem in the community. He strongly recommended that Council not approve this ordinance. Dave Slay, 775 Yolo Way, Livermore, said he passe~l his firearm and safety test in 1965. He did not like the part of the ordinance that provides that no one under the age of 18 would be allowed in the gun stores without a parent. He felt children should be taught gun safety. This is a pro-choice ordinance. Guns should not be put in a closet and locked up. Children should learn gun safety and learn not to be scared of guns. He said over 11 million dollars are paid each year to the Federal government to regulate firearms. Why then does the City of Pleasanton need to have such an ordinance? He agreed gun violence is terrible and there should be something done to prevent it. He felt there should be education programs established. Robert Strawn, 2668 Lin Gate Court, said he moved from Fremont to Pleasanton to get away from the violence, gangs and graffiti. He believed Pleasanton has responsible citizens that can take responsibility for owning a firearm. While managing a convenience store, he was robbed four times at gun point. Every one of the firearms used for those robberies was stolen. They had been purchased legally. Taking away responsibility is not the answer. He believed safety should be taught to the children and he did not want Council telling him that he could not own a firearm or teach his children about gun safety. He asked the Police Chief how often were guns sold nearby schools? He urged a no vote on this ordinance. Chief Eastman said he was not aware of any documentation that showed the sale of guns near schools. Marty Crowningshield, 542 Bonita, supported the Constitution of the United States of America. He felt the ordinance is trying to circumvent the second amendment. The report has conflicting statements about what kinds of guns are allowed. The report also stated businesses must have one million dollars worth of insurance. How would the stores be able to afford this? He urged Council not to support the ordinance. He believed Pleasanton has an excellent Police Department and it should be allowed to do its job. Carol Edgar, 4588 Del Valle Parkway, believed she should have the right to carry a firearm. She did not want Council making any decisions for her. She believed the people should be able to vote on this. She urged a no vote on this. Gay Shaver, 5926 Cypress Point Drive, Livermore, cofounder of a Tri-Valley citizen's group for responsible gun laws. Even though she lives in Livermore, she frequents Pleasanton and is very concerned about what happens here. During the recent vote on the same issue in Livermore, Pleasanton residents were working on the campaign. The communities understand the importance of working together to keep easily concealed, unsafe, poorly made, frequently Pleasanton City Council 07/12/97 Minutes 5