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CityCouncil | 2020-03-03 | 15 | (20-134 A) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Adding Provisions to Section 4-36 (License Requirements for Firearms and Munitions Dealers) of Article V (Firearms and Explosives) of Chapter IV (Offenses and Public Safety), Requiring Firearms Dealers to Provide Video Surveillance and Enhancing Enforcement Provisions. Introduced. The Deputy City Attorney gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether Big 5 responded to the way in which weapons are displayed in a designated area, to which the Deputy City Attorney responded in the negative. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the sales surveillance ordinance indicates that video surveillance will also be directed toward the parking lot of Big 5; inquired whether those purchasing non-weapon items would be video surveilled. The Deputy City Attorney responded it is possible; stated the ordinance is not specific as to what extent the parking lot will be surveilled; the current language requires input from the Police Chief; it is possible that passerby's around the parking lot area may also be captured; Council may provide direction on the provision. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how the requirement of videotaping inside the store with facial features recorded works with another City policy related to facial recognition technology. The Deputy City Attorney responded that he is unsure about the extent of the previous decision regarding general facial recognition; stated the current policy can be narrowly applied to only be at the premise of a firearms and not elsewhere; should Council feel uncomfortable, general videotaping of the premises can be allowed without focus on facial features during the transaction; facial recognition is helpful to resolve and deter in the event straw purchases are made. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Big 5 in Alameda has a history of facilitating straw purchases. The Deputy City Attorney responded not that he is aware of; stated it is difficult to track without additional data. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that a letter has been received from Safe Alameda with requests; inquired whether staff had a chance to review the proposed changes. The Deputy City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated Safe Alameda sent several proposals; the preamble can be discussed if desired, but there are substantiate changes which include changing the word "residence" to "premises" in Section 4-32.3; noted the change would also cover commercial premises; stated Safe Alameda also proposes firearms be unloaded when stored; staff believes the term "premises" is a Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 March 3, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-03-03.pdf |