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CityCouncil | 2019-11-19 | 9 | Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he would like to add a sold separately enforcement to retail companies, funds for education around safe storage and Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO) plus mental health services; a ban on grandfathered assault weapons should be considered; there appears to be Council interest in prioritizing safe storage; required, reoccurring training should be initiated; Council cannot currently ban guns; outlined possible ways to enhance safety for Big 5 Sporting Goods gun sales; expressed support for the City Manager reviewing funds for safe storage ; stated there is a strong partnership with the School District; that he would like to prioritize the list as: safe storage, required and reoccurring training for gun owners every 5 years, and retailer sales, funding and education program. Councilmember Vella stated the retail aspect is not directed solely at Big 5 Sporting Goods, it is toward all retailers wishing to sell guns as a general rule; expressed support for video recording or separating display of weapons; stated not all training is the same; noted the training that she would prefer should include: the risk of guns and alcohol, the risk of abuse with suicide and domestic violence, and the need for safe storage; stated training should be required as well as proof of completed training; expressed concern for gun safety trainers encouraging and advocating for gun carrying and gun ownership; stated gun safety training should not be biased; mental health awareness should be amplified; information should be displayed anywhere guns are sold. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired who should conduct gun safety training. Councilmember Vella responded a list of approved trainers should be provided if training is required. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft questioned whether the Police Department would be able to provide information related to training. The Police Chief stated the Police Department training is geared toward law enforcement; there are many levels of private training; expressed support for vetting some trainers at an administrative level; noted two former Councilmembers committed suicide by gun; stated the problem affects everyone; shootings can happen anywhere; enforcement would occur post-occasion. Vice Mayor Knox White stated trainings are required in order to purchase guns; expressed support for staff returning with ways to identify a meaningful training. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for all items brought forth; stated the tax item is a potential source of funding for programs; expressed support for prioritizing lobbying those who can change laws. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for a strong focus on mental health for youth and adults; stated the excise tax would have to be brought as a ballot measure. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 November 19, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-11-19.pdf |