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CityCouncil | 2020-03-03 | 20 | penalties if desired by Council; stated adding commercial language adds complications; expressed support for trying to find out the meaning; stated that he cannot support changing residences to premises at this time; stated more thought is needed to make the change. Councilmember Daysog stated new areas are being entered into; mothers and fathers of Alameda children want Council to make this happen; most people are sympathetic or empathetic to national news; staff has put together common sense first steps to help stem gun violence; expressed gratitude toward those committed to the issue; stated that he would have liked to see language related to how guns are stored and displayed at retail establishments, especially when the retail establishment also sells other sporting goods; there are ways in which Alameda can further regulate sales; noted Councilmember Oddie's point relates to regulation of other items within Municipal Code Section 30-9; stated guns represent brute force and are not similar to other athletic gear; firearms should be regulated in how they are displayed and sold; these are great first steps. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is in agreement with other Councilmembers; noted her children's pediatrician suggested asking if there are guns in houses; discussed removal of her husband's service revolver; stated that there is desire to keep kids safe; expressed concern over children coming into contact with unlocked weapons; expressed support for removing the language related to camera surveillance being directed at the parking lot; requested staff return with possible options about where guns are sold in a retail store; stated it is an overreach to videotape people in a parking lot, who could be present for many different reasons. Councilmember Vella expressed support for taking out the language related to video surveillance of parking lots. Councilmember Oddie inquired the benefit of parking lot surveillance; stated that surveillance could be limited to the back area of a firearm retail location. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the parking lot area shows outside; it is the same lot where people visit Bed Bath and Beyond and other areas. The Deputy City Attorney stated the surveillance would provide additional footage of any transfers outside the store. Councilmember Oddie questioned whether it is a solution in search of a problem; inquired whether firearms are passed outside of storefronts. The Police Chief responded in the affirmative; stated there are currently multiple security cameras at the mall already. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 3, 2020 17 | CityCouncil/2020-03-03.pdf |