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Express delivers to neighborhoods everyday. He felt the ordinance needs further review. He does not want to prohibit gun sales in Pleasanton. He has heard no complaints about firearms dealers and has had heard no support in support of this legislation. He had concerns about Pleasanton establishing rules regarding Saturday Night Specials when they are allowed to be manufactured in the state. He had too many questions and issues that need to be addressed before pursuing this further. He is an accountant and he cannot have his business in his home. The City regulates piano teachers and other businesses in the home and gun dealers should not categorically be exempt from that control. However, the laws should not be so stringent that people are driven out of business. He also heard statements about State regulations that provide immunity from civil liability. If that is the case, how does that relate to our requirements at the local level? He felt Council should proceed with caution and should get more information on what is appropriate for Pleasanton. Ms. Michelotti was not in support of a copycat ordinance. It has to be right for Pleasanton. She does not like guns and would not have one in her home, but that is her personal feeling. The right to bear arms and protect yourself has been established since the inception of this country. She can see value in investigation of a conditional use permit, but it seems there are already strict regulations for people who deal with firearms. She would like to talk to the Police Chief and others in law enforcement. She preferred to have this issue tabled until she can get more information. She knows nothing about the whole list of guns and cannot judge which one should be allowed and which not. She realizes there is a safety issue regarding certain guns. She felt this issue is low on Council's priority and should be deferred pending further information. Mr. Pico referred to a comment from his wife that much of the legislation at the State and Federal level is a result of grass roots support from local jurisdictions and activities of citizens requesting regulation. Mr. Bocian indicated the staff report was reviewed by the Police Department and the Department was involved in drafting the ordinance with the City Attorney. If Council wants additional information, that can be obtained and members of the Police Department can be at future Council meetings. Mr. Tarver also indicated he does not like guns but he respects a person's right to bear arms. He is not trying to exercise gun control. The concept of dealing with a problem was introduced at a Mayors' Conference. He understood the issue to be primarily one of cheap, poorly made guns that were too readily accessible to kids and are used frequently in crimes. He thought good points were made at that time. He was told that the Penal Cede requires the City to have a permitting process. The purpose of this staff report was to adopt a resolution of intention and to authorize spending money to defend legal challenges with the rest of the cities as discussed at the Mayors' Conference. That does not mean we are just accepting an ordinance presented to Pleasanton. If there are rational judgments to be made, Council will make them. There is a process including Planning Commission hearings, staff analysis, Police Department review, public testimony. He agreed there is information that is lacking. Statistics are being 07/16/96 -24-