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CityCouncil | 2017-01-03 | 12 | affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there are times Michaan's tells an estate certain pieces cannot be accepted, to which Mr. Bradley responded in the affirmative. Mr. Michaan stated an estate, which included arms, decided not to use Michaan's since the arms could not be included in the sale. Mr. Bradley stated an estate will use Michaan's only if there are one or two items that cannot be sold. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding theft, Mr. Michaan stated Michaan's has never had a problem; Alameda is a safe community; the Police respond to alarm activations very quickly. Mayor Spencer inquired why antique guns, which are older than curios, have not been included. Mr. Michaan responded pre-1898 is not an issue; stated curios and relics would be set at 50 years ago. The Assistant Community Development Director stated the curios and relics definition includes antiques because it says 50 years or older; suggested stating antiques or curios and relics if the term antique is added. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding a definition of ammunition, the Assistant Community Development Director stated a definition could be added. Mayor Spencer stated Mr. Michaan indicated that he would agree to requiring guns to have low estimate of $1,000; suggested said condition be added; inquired about the 5% of floor space. The Assistant Community Development Director stated 5% of the auction house show room floor includes Building 20 to create the square footage cap. In response to Mayor Spencer's further inquiry whether a snowball would be created by allowing gun sales, the Police Chief stated an answer would not be known until permission is granted; other people might see a commercial opportunity. Mayor Spencer inquired what process would have to be followed to sell guns, to which the City Attorney responded it depends on the zoning; the current issue is before Council because the City leases the property to Michaan's. The City Manager noted a use permit would be required, which would have to go to the Planning Board. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 January 3, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-01-03.pdf |