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CityCouncil | 2019-11-19 | 8 | faceted and has many different root causes and solutions; expressed support for being open to listening to different options; expressed support for the item. Councilmember Vella stated the issue is important; noted that she was in high school when the Columbine shootings happened; stated there are very few people that have not been affected by gun violence of some sort; this is a public health issue and a public crisis and should be addressed as such; cars are regulated in order to limit access and the same needs to be done with gun safety; questioned the process of a proposed sales tax on guns; expressed support for the item; stated that she would like to initiate all recommendations listed in an order of priority; expressed support for the safe storage ordinance; expressed concern for available mental health services specific to youth services; stated money has been given to the School Board for mental health services due to an increase in depression and suicidal thoughts; outlined the effect on youths of the current social climate related to gun safety. Councilmember Daysog stated Council should concentrate efforts on reducing the amount of guns in the community; discussed Dick's Sporting Goods efforts in destroying and deciding not to sell military assault style weapons; stated hunting weapons are still sold at Dick's Sporting Goods; Council should encourage retailers not to sell military and assault style weapons through an ordinance; federal rules trump how States and local entities may be governed. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft discussed a recent shooting in Southern California; stated there needs to be services to provide for those affected by gun safety issues; Council needs to focus on mental health services; the City has provided funding to the School District to aid mental health services; there is great State representation; expressed concern about the current US Senates inability to agree on legislation; stated children today participate in active shooter drills; questioned what can be done at the local level to increase gun safety; expressed support for safe storage; stated City staff will be able to provide best practices; gun buy-back programs have been controversial; California has some of the toughest laws in the country; outlined statistics and findings from the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence; expressed support for fewer guns and gun safety training; stated laws should not just be passed, but should be effective. Councilmember Oddie stated there is not a need to reinvent the wheel; noted Sunnyvale passed a safe storage ordinance and San Francisco is passing a possession ordinance, both of which passed court scrutiny; questioned why guns are sold in view of small children; expressed support for gun awareness ; outlined cities which have informational literature related to gun safety; stated people need guidance on how to have safe storage conversations with adults and children; discussed an article on active shooter training; stated bullet-proof backpacks should not be the new normal; San Jose is looking into liability insurance for gun safety; the suicide aspect of gun safety is critical; at-risk people should be prevented from accessing guns; outlined a personal experience related to gun safety and suicide; stated that he has since done what he can do prevent and educate on the topic of gun related suicide; it is unacceptable that so many young people are affected by gun violence. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 November 19, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-11-19.pdf |