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had time to consider the zoning changes. Both items will come back to Council for a second reading sometime in September. If there is an interest in reconsideration by one of the Councilmembers that could certainly happen. Kimberly Rowland, 3650 Locke Court, said she supported the proposed ordinance. She said Pleasanton is a family community. Pleasanton should not be the place to purchase cheap hand guns. She commented that four Councilmembers showed its support by voting in favor of this ordinance. But she felt three of the Councilmembers were taking the easy way out. The residents of Pleasanton elected you to make hard decisions. If the residents cannot trust Council to stand its ground on controversial issues, then why is Council needed? She said Council has taken away her ability to referend the decision by turning it over to the voters. Ensuring public safety is one of the main responsibilities of the Council. She said Council should feel confident in the decision it made. The California Police Chiefs Association, the Alamada County Chiefs Association and the International Police Chiefs Association all endorse and support the legislation. She was here to request the Councilmembers who voted to have the decision placed on the ballot to reconsider. She said it is the most responsible thing to do. Dorene Paradiso, 3168 Paseo Granada, agreed Pleasanton is a family community. She is opposed to the ordinance the way it is. She volunteered to work with City staff and Council to rewrite the ordinance. Ms. Michelotti asked staff if the ordinance could be rewritten before the second reading was available. Ms. Acosta said yes, Council could consider any amendments to the ordinance before the second reading. It would depend on how significant the amendments were as to whether the ordinance would require a first reading again. Ms. Paradiso said many members in the community are willing to do what is best for the community and what is fair. She is in favor of putting the ordinance on the ballot, but if something can be agreed upon, then it would not have to be voted on. Herbert Marshall, 3202 Clifford Circle, wanted to compliment Council on the wisdom it exhibited bringing this ordinance to the voters. He asked for clarification on the part of the ordinance that stated minors must be accompanied by an adult when entering a place of business that sold handguns. Would this include places such as Walmart? Would teenagers lose their jobs? Mayor Tarver clarified that that section applied only if the sale of handguns is the primary business. Roger Gathers, 1212 Harvest Road, commented that some people are complaining about .-- this issue going to the vote of the people. His reaction is that if these people are concerned Pleasanton City Council 07/15/97 Minutes 7