Report - City of Sunnyvale

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MEETING NOTES Page 1 of Z-
City of Sunnyvale
June 29, 201 1
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sunnyvale City Hall
Council Chambers
Estimated attendance: 120
1. Welcome and Introductions
Andrew Miner, Principal Planner, welcomed and thanked community members for
attending the meeting.
Miner introduced City staff:
o Hanson Hom, Director of Community Development
o Rebecca Moon, Assistant City Attorney
o Andy Laveroni, Department of Public Safety
o Patricia Lord, Senior Management Analyst
Miner described the purpose of the meeting, explained the history of this study and to
the steps forward to City Council.
2. Public Input
There were many long-time Sunnyvale residents as well as residents and workers
from nearby and adjacent cities interested in the study. The following is a summary of
comments made during the public input and discussion period facilitated by the
Principal Planner:
o Concern with unoccupied commercial space and limiting commerce;
o U.S. firearms are a symbol of freedom;
o Any permits create additional overhead costs;
o Why focus on gun sales to regulate?
o Glad to see U.S. firearms in the City of Sunnyvale;
o Propose a two-tier permit: Planning and Public Safety;
o More concern with the Brass Rail. Misplaced concern;
o What could be impact on new businesses?
o Want statistics from Public Safety on claims about crime;
o What are land use regulations for home occupation businesses?
o Gun stores are a resource for regulation information; provides community
resource;
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