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]23 COUNCIL CHAMBER - November 6, 1989 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Buck, Rev. Edwards, Mr. Towe, Mr. Vandever, Ms. Waters. MINUTES On motion by Mr. Vandever, seconded by Rev. Edwards, the minutes of the October 2nd meeting were approved as presented, with Mr. Buck absent for the vote. On motion by Mr. Towe, seconded by Mr. Vandever, the minutes of the October llth meeting were approved as presented, with Mr. Buck absent for the vote. On motion by Mr. Vandever, seconded by Mr. Towe, the minutes of the October 23rd meeting were approved as present, with Mr. Buck absent for the vote. On motion by Rev. Edwards, seconded by Mr. Towe, the minutes of the October 24th meeting were approved as presented, with Mr. Buck absent for the vote. PUBLIC Mr. William James, P. O. Box 7082, Charlottesville, criticized the Council for not concentrating enough time and energy on the drug problem in Charlottesville and stated that he did not think the Drug Task Force would be effective. Ms. Waters stated that the Drug Task Force will be holding public forums next week and is due to report back to Council within a month. Mr. Kevin Stewart questioned whether a program has been developed to improve relations between the black community and the Police Department.- Mr. Hendrix replied that the Drug Task Force will respond to this recommendation. Dr. Joseph Mooney of 201 Sunset Avenue, requested that Council take the following action: t) Immediately request citizens to voluntarily secure all weapons in theft proof, locked metal containers, or to safely dispose of them if unneeded; 2) Initiate steps to require, by law, that all firearms be secured in theft resistant, locked metal containers unless in the immediate physical control of the gun's owner; and 3) Initiate steps to require, by law, a police permit to own or have in one's possession a handgun, or any weapon capable of~semi-automatic fire,, and-with an ammunition supply device of more than six rounds. Ms. Waters replied that she would certain agree to Dr. Mooney's first request, but she was uncertain as to whether Council had the authority to take action regarding the other requests. Mr. Clyde Gouldman-, City Attorney, stated that he would review the law and report baCk to Council. Mr. Hendrix stated that it was his recollection that the General Assembly had recently adopted legislation denying localities power over' guns. Mrs' Eric Ryberg of 1710 Jefferson Park Avenue proposed that Charlottesville become a styrofoam free zone. Ms. Waters informed Mr~RybergLthat the Solid Waste Task Force may be making a recommendations regarding styrofoam and Mr. Ryberg was invited to attend the next meeting of the Task Force.