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CityCouncil | 2017-01-03 | 10 | Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the Police Department encounters weapons over 50 years old being used. The Police Chief responded the age of a weapon used in a shooting is not typically tracked; provided a recent example of a very old revolver being used in a shooting. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether Butterfields or other auction houses lease public property. Mr. Bradley responded Butterfield and Butterfield owned its buildings and Greg Martin Auctions leased buildings in San Francisco. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the lease was with a private owner, to which Mr. Bradley responded that he believes so. Vice Mayor Vella stated the Cow Palace and other government owned convention centers have gun shows; inquired whether the City has reviewed said locations liability waivers, protocols and process. The City Attorney responded not thoroughly at this time. Vice Mayor Vella stated any time any type of firearm is being considered, the City should be as thorough as possible as the owners of the property; inquired whether there is a timeline or if there time for staff to do a more thorough review of similar situations in which the government is the owner of the premises. Mr. Michaan responded the ATF permits have expired so he would have to go through the ATF's process again, which took more than a month; a collection is not being offered right now; he would like to be prepared to accept an estate the next time there is one which includes arms and armor. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's inquiry regarding replicas, the Assistant Community Development Director stated the federal definition of curios and relics exempts replicas; the applicant requested to sell replicas, so the definition was modified. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the applicant would accept prohibiting sale of replicas, to which Mr. Bradley responded in the affirmative. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's inquiry regarding protocols when firearms are on public display, the Assistant Community Development Director stated the Police Chief requested people not be able to handle the guns; the firearms display would always be staffed and a security guard would be on site. The Police Chief stated that he wants to prevent a smash and grab where people drive through the front door of the business; firearms on display would be in a locked cabinet Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 January 3, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-01-03.pdf |