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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 13 - Redevelopment Agency Meeting - September 16, 1996 Vice Mayor Polvorosa commented on Option C, applying to concealable handguns only, and noted his support, with some exclusions. Mayor Corbett reviewed the process options available for the evening. She noted that, if it went forward this evening, then it could be voted on at a later date. Council Member Loeffler moved to adopt Version C, pertaining to concealable weapons, at a rate of 3%. City Attorney Meyers noted that the Acting City Clerk must be directed by Council to proceed with the public notification process. Council Member Glaze said this began with good ideas about gun legislation, that guns are associated with crime. He said he is not comfortable with targeting one business in order to support a philosophy; the ordinance may drive the business away. He said he hopes the owner of Traders will help with programs such as D.A.R.E. He said he was not in support of the ordinance. Council Member Galvan agreed with Council Member Glaze. He understands it is an emotional issue and supports crime prevention. This is a business decision. He supported the other three ordinances, but does not support this ordinance. He respects the power of the taxing authority, and they must act responsibly. He is committed to finding funds to support the programs identified. He said an impact analysis had not been conducted. This is a fairness issue. He said they had not worked within the community about the issue. He takes issue with designating funds for a particular use that could change with future City Councils. Mayor Corbett expressed her concern about comments she has heard in the community regarding the Jarvis Initiative. She noted that changes may be made by future Councils on every issue. She encouraged the Council to move forward on the issue. Council Member Young said this was a difficult issue. She said that, as a business owner, she supports the Chamber of Commerce in their discussions of the issue. She said it would be hypocritical of her not to support the Chamber's decision. She intends not to carry the issue forward. She noted that the Council had supported three of the four gun - related ordinances. She is concerned that other communities have not yet passed this ordinance. Council Member Galvan said that no other city has passed this ordinance. He commented on Tony Cucchiara's offer to support and help with programs, as noted in his letter to the Council; the Council should take him up on that offer.