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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 10 - • Redevelopment Agency Meeting - September 16, 1996 to allow hunting in the area, especially due to the wildlife habitat in the area. Staff noted that adequate signage will be placed in the area. The following Ordinance was then introduced: Ordinance No. 96 -014, An Ordinance Amending Section 4 -14 -100 of the San Leandro Municipal Code Relating to Discharge of Firearms (amends the San Leandro Municipal Code to prohibit the discharge of firearms within the City of San Leandro, except for specific circumstances, as permitted by law; possession of a hunting license by the State of California shall not be considered "permitted by law "). (2603/1413) - Passed to Print M /S /C Glaze and Young. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 6.6 Matter of Receiving Public Input Regarding Gun Violence. Continued from the August 19, 1996, City Council Meeting. - Letter from Montclair Presbyterian Church Supporting an Ordinance for Collection of a Gross Receipts Tax. - An Ordinance Amending Sections 2 -2 -220 and 2 -2 -500 of the San Leandro Municipal Code Providing for a Business License Fee for Firearms Dealers Based Upon Gross Receipts. - Motion Concerning Use of Revenue. Interim City Manager Wandzia Grycz reviewed the process that had occurred to date. Staff had been directed by the City Council to speak with all businesses affected by the proposed ordinance. She introduced Interim Assistant City Manager John Jermanis to present his findings. Mr. Jermanis summarized the questions raised by City Council at the August 19, 1996, meeting. He noted his revenue estimates based upon possible percentage rates. He said the Finance and Police Department staff made contact with seven businesses. He noted that five are licensed with the Police Department, the other two are for rifles only. Mr. Jermanis noted that Traders is the largest dealer. He said the business owner had been cooperative with staff. He said the revenue estimates were at $6.5 million, which were close to the preliminary estimate. He said there were a range of options with a 3% rate. Traders had indicated that it would be a very significant impact to their business. He offered several options, such as excluding some types of sales. He said there are a wide range of options for the City Council to consider, and the draft ordinance reflects those options.