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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04161996 - D5 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS D.6 FROM: Supervisor Jeff Smith Contra Costa DATE: April 16, 1996 Coity SUBJECT: Request the Contra Costa County Fair Board to Discontinue Holding Gun Shows at the Fairgrounds SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S ) & BACKGROUND AIM JUSTIFICATION Recommendation: In the spirit of cooperation with neighboring counties to discontinue gun shows, and in response to the adopted positions of the voters of Contra Costa County contained in Measures C, D and P in November 1994 to reduce the number of firearms in public circulation, the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County requests the Contra Costa County Fair Board to discontinue the practice of contracting with gun show promoters and to cease holding gun shows at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds. Background: Recently, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties have decided to discontinue gun shows at their respective county fairground facilities. Alameda County is currently renegotiating its fairgrounds management contract to discontinue gun shows at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. The Contra Costa County Fair and Fairgrounds, unlike these neighboring counties, are a State of California entity and not controlled by county government. The Contra Costa Co)jhty Fair Board is composed of county residents who are appointed by the Governor of the St)ste of California. Thus, the Contra Costa County Board'of Supervisors is limited to advising"e County Fair Board of policies or actions that it would like to see in place. Currently, there arelthree gun shows held annually at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMEN A 1NCb1` ARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE 5 : ACTION OF BOARD ON April 16 , APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER XX Please see Addendum (Attached) for a list of speakers and Board action. VOTE OF SUPERVISORS ______ 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT e.' _ AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES. AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. cc: Supervisor Smith ATTESTED April 1F , 1996 County Administrator PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF Family & Human Services Committee (via CAO) VISORS AND C ADMI RATOR Violence Prevention Project (via Health Ser c County Counsel X382;'1-83 BY r D.5 ADDENDUM Item D.5 April 16, 1996 Supervisor Smith introduced this item and there was some discussion by Board members. Supervisor Torlakson expressed concern that there are no documented problems with the gun shows at the County Fairgrounds and that it may be premature to ban something that has not been shown to be a problem. Following the discussion, Chairman Smith invited public comment on the matter and the following persons addressed the Board: Richard Graham, 407 Harlow Drive, Antioch; Nathan Zeliff, 18 Crow Canyon Court #205, San Ramon; Phyllis Ceaser, 22 San Jose Court, Walnut Creek, Jerry Avalos, 2351 Sequoia Drive, Antioch; Ellen Schwartz, Healing Our Nation From Violence, 1300 Civic Drive, Suite 5, Walnut Creek; Bruce Johnson, 2801 Carmona Way, Antioch; Mike Haas, Contra Costa County NRA-ILA Membership Council - West County, 3867 La Colina Road, EI Sobrante; and Andres Soto, 2420 Lowell Avenue, Richmond. Following the close of public comment, the Board members discussed the feasibility, of referring the matter to the Family and Human Services Committee with instructions to investigate issues including law enforcement procedures applicable to gun shows, the sale of guns to individuals who are required to show proper identification, and the availability of gun safety education programs. IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED the issue of whether to request the Contra Costa County Fair Board to discontinue gun shows at the fairgrounds is REFERRED to the Family and Human Services Committee for review and report to the Board of Supervisors following compilation of requested information and investigation of possible violence prevention efforts and gun safety educational programs. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Violence Prevention Project is REQUESTED to examine to what extent gun sales are being conducted without the proper identification procedures in the County; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Family and Human Services Committee is REQUESTED to conduct a study of childrens' knowledge that guns are dangerous and where they have learned about guns. cc: Supervisor Smith County Administrator Family and Human Services Committee (via CAO) Violence Prevention Project (via Health Services) County Counsel -Y r DhIfh against Deadly attack: AB 638 (Monteith - Knight Citizen Self Defense Act) Right to Carry A ,* ���' �T, REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM,' Call, request the following to support AB 638 - Your right of self defense: 1. Attorney Gen. D. Lungren (C/O Dep. A.G. Jack Stevens (Chief Legislative Affairs): Tel: 916-324-5477; FAX�� 916-322-2630) ; and next call 2. Senator D. Boatwright (Tel: 916-445-6083) ; 3. Senator Q. Kopp (Tel: 916-445-0503; FAX: 916-327-2186) ; 4. Richard Polanco (Tel: 916-445-3456; FAX 916-445-0413) ; 5. Senator Diane Watson (Tel: 916-445-5215; FAX: 916-327- 2599) ; 6. Senator Milton Marks (Tel: 916-445-1412) ; 7. Senator Ross Johnson (Tel: 916-445-4961) . Brief Summary: AB 638 provides for uniform standards with regards to concealed weapons permits. Current law allows for a concealed weapons permit to be issued only at the sole discretion of a sheriff or police chief. This has led to favoritism and abuse in some areas around California such that ordinary law abiding citizens cannot obtain a permit for lawful self-defense. AB 638 allows for the issuance of a concealed weapon permit, under strict guidelines, within 15 days of a background check and along with a sworn written statement signed by the prospective licensee. The permit to carry could only be issued if the applicant met the specific uniform standards criteria, including mental stability and a clean criminal record. Permits would be denied to those in criminal street gangs, and to those who have participated in a domestic violence diversion program with the past ten years. In addition, a police chief or sheriff can still ultimately stop the issuance of a concealed weapon permit for cause. 1 �a iy - I X' / it. 1 , r ' � t n. r 1 Request to Speak Form ( THREE (3) MINUTE LIMIT) Complete this form and place it in the boat mw the spencers'rostrum before addressing the NOW& I on speaking for myedL. .,_„w tonne of arsantsatioN CHECK ONE: 1 wisb to speak on lit Item p....Oeta_,,,, - My co *111 be: saaeral I wbh to speak on the W*ct of I do not wbh to speck but Ism these comments for the Board !o caown. J , .