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e e e Jeff Guidotte, 88529 Nisslyn, said he carries the commodities the people being disarmed want. He said the number of people who want the commodities may increase to counteract the provisions of the proposed ordinance. He said the problem is not just weapons. It is the gangs on the mall. He said the behavior of the gangs should be changed. They have pointed simulated weapons at people. He did not know how long the police officers can put up with it. He suggested action on the ordinance be postponed. He asked the councilors to work with the gangs and not with the inanimate objects they have. L. H. Noah, 34 Cedar, lives in Eugene and is chairman of the Arizona State Legislative Bodies. He is a member of the Good Sam Club. He referred to regulations controlling weapons in Morton Grove and San Francisco and said owners of recreational vehicles do not go to those cities. He said owners of recreational vehicles will not stop in Eugene if the proposed regulations are adopted. There being no additional request to testify, Mr. Hansen closed the public hearing. Answering a question from Mr. Rutan, Mr. Sercombe said there is no specific date before which the council must act on the proposed ordinance. Mr. Miller said City policy is to provide adequate material quickly to the public. He wondered why some of those testifying had trouble obtaining the proposed ordinance. He hoped the staff would consult with those who had testified to mitigate concerns. He said the council intended to remove threats to public safety when it requested the proposed regulations. The council did not intend to take away constitutional rights. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to table consideration of the ordinance concerning prohibited weapons to February 12, 1986, and to leave the record open to obtain additional input. Ms. Bascom said it is important to provide sufficient time for public review of ordinances. She appreciated having an apparent lack of time called to the council's attention. Several councilors requested additional information. Ms. Schue would like to know whether a recreational vehicle parked in the city will be regarded as a home or as a public place if the proposed regulations concerning weapons are implemented. Mr. Holmer would like information about weapons control in Morton Grove. Mr. Miller would like information about affirmative defensive vs. reasons for not being arrested. Mr. Hansen said he would have supported the proposed ordinance this evening because the problem is serious. He said adoption of such an ordinance will help the police department and other citizens and the ordinance could be amended later. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 27, 1986 Page 14