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CityCouncil | 2020-03-03 | 18 | legal possession of firearms; Council is trying to prevent legal firearms from getting into the hands of people who should not have them; noted Council has put a ban on facial recognition software; stated the Police still have the opportunity to review surveillance videos and cross-reference drivers licenses conducting a manual compare; expressed support for all-premises; stated if one kid can be saved by keeping a gun locked it is worth it; kids can find everything, including guns; common sense rules should be implemented; expressed support for no criminal penalties; stated extra liability should be considered; those who are negligent in leaving guns or allowing them to be stolen without reporting causes problems; many guns have been stolen that should not have been stolen; expressed support for the item and incorporating some of the suggestions from Safe Alameda. The City Attorney stated the recommendation is to not reach commercial spaces at this time; language is ready to include all premises if desired; there is a reasonable middle ground to take; noted that Section 4-32.3 could be changed to indicate that no person shall keep a firearm within any residence or upon any residential premises unless the firearm is stored in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the firearm must be stored in a locked container or with a trigger lock. The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated the firearm must be inside the residence in either case. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft discussed stolen guns statistics; inquired whether liability would be present should the owner of a firearm report the firearm as stolen to the Police within 24 hours. The City Attorney responded the safe harbor provision as proposed would absolve the owner of liability. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the rationale behind the provision is the quicker the firearm is reported the quicker the firearm is found; stated stolen firearms are stolen for ulterior motives. The City Attorney responded the provision will encourage reporting; Police Officers can be made aware as quickly as possible so that an opportunity could be found; the provision is a balance. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired who reviews surveillance videos. The Police Chief responded there will be a designee within the investigations division; stated straw purchases can be legitimate at the time of sale; straw purchases indicate a seller knowingly purchasing and selling a firearm to a person that is not eligible to own a Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 3, 2020 15 | CityCouncil/2020-03-03.pdf |