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• Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 6 - Redevelopment Agency Meeting - November 18, 1996 3.17 Al Rosenga, 534 Parrott Street, said he opposes the tax. He said it is not going to solve the problem. He said he does not want to see a special tax. He said to wait until the 1998 vote of the people. 3.18 Dennis Lamberti, 325 Arroyo Avenue, said the Council is supposed to listen to the community. He said the majority in attendance this evening are opposing the tax, including the letters submitted. He urged the Council not to allow San Leandro to be the first city to support the Ordinance -- let another go first. He said it is discriminatory. 3.19 Bernard Wade, 1658 Scenicview Drive, cautioned the Council to look closely at the statistics presented. He said data can be interpreted in many ways. He said this will cause a difference between people with income able to purchase guns versus those with low income unable to purchase guns. He urged them to take responsibility for their actions. 3.20 Tom Guarino, Chamber of Commerce, restated the position of the Chamber as being opposed to the tax. He said the tax affects one type of business, for one item. He said he understands the intent with the Corridor Project. He said the Chamber's policy regarding taxation is that it should be broad based and not geographically selective. He said the Council should be gratified with the other three gun- related Ordinances. He urged the Council to reject the issue. 3.21 Thea Perrino, 434 Woolsey, said she spoke with Oakland Council Member Chang's office, and they confirmed that Oakland will take the issue to a vote in 1998. She asked them to include wholesalers. 3.22 Audrey Lee, 14822 East 14th Street, said one out of four children die as a result of guns. She said 66% of teen suicides occur with guns. She said schools used to be safe but are now violent. She said children and teens must deal with many issues, such as guns, drugs, etc. She said kids need help to battle obstacles. 3.23 Noelma Duran, 799 Durant Avenue, said she works with women who are teaching youths to be against violence. She cited a recent drama performance where the audience encouraged the use of a gun as a solution. She said kids think violence is okay and that it is an everyday occurrence. She said it is up to the policy makers to make decisions to stop violence. She urged the people to think about their children and to support safety. 3.24 Clark Robertson, 3316 Coolidge Avenue, Oakland, opposes the tax. He cited former San Francisco Mayor Diane Feinstein's efforts at taxing guns. He said it is not permissible. He said people have the right.