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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Report on and Discussion of Existing Local, State and Federal Firearm Regulation, Policies and Policy Options; (2) (if Desired) Creation of a City Council Ad Hoc Firearms Policy Subcommittee and Appointment of Two City Council Members thereto; and (3) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: August 22, 2022
Contact Person/Dept.: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager
Erika Ramirez, Current Planning Manager
Lisa Vidra, Assistant City Attorney
Phone Number: City Manager's Office - (310) 253-6000
Current Planning - (310) 253-5710
City Attorney's Office - (310) 253-5660
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (08/17/2022);
Department Approval: John Nachbar, City Manager (08/17/2022)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) consider and discuss the report on existing local, state and federal firearms regulations, policies, and policy options; (2) if desired, create a City Council Ad Hoc Firearms Policy Subcommittee and appoint two City Council Members thereto; and (3) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
At the June 13, 2022 meeting, City Council directed staff to return to Council with a report on (1) existing ordinances in the City regarding firearms and firearms sales operations in the City, including an assessment of the level of compliance and enforcement, and (2) firearms policies pursued by other municipalities.
Additionally, on July 11, 2022, Council directed staff to include a discussion of a moratorium on new gun stores, gun smiths, ranges, or the expansion of existing gun stores, to the August 22nd staff report.
Current Structure of Regulation of Fire...
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