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Councilman Grabowski stated the need for such an Ordinance to curtail shooting In Town by Irresponsible persons, but that amendments could be made to the Ordinance whereby exceptions might be made for those responsible persons who knew how to handle weapons. This Ordinance was to aid the Sheriff in enforc- ing strict gun laws In the Town. Councilman Kubby Inquired about the right of a person to defend himself which is precluded in the Ordinance by necessitating the breakdown of a weapon for transport In the Town. Councilman Miller supported this view and that of Mr. Hall and suggested that a meting might be rid to ,".i:.^.rss the Ordinance further before adoption. She alj% sug;este:; Thal tlr. :ioli miGh� .31 included in this meeting for his Input as The Ordinance as it stands in not enforceable. The Chty Attnr'my stated that he believed the Ordinance to be imperfect and that the ldaal situation would be created by declaring the Town a part of the Fish and Game Preserve. However, there is probably no perfect solution to the problem. Speaking from the floor: Mr. Pobert Hall stated that he would be willing to participate in the meeting and to extend an Invita- tion to people with whom he is acquainted who are experts in the field In order to rewrite the Ordin- ance. Mrs. Millie Savfano stated that parents are held res- ponsible for their minor children who carry sling- shots so that parents will be put on the defensive by such an Ordinance. Mrs. Sheila Wank stated her fears for others and for animals who are unprotected from irresponsible persons. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Coun- cilman Davey that Ordinance No. 208 be adopted, limiting the use of weapons In the Town of Los Altos Hills. AYES: Councilmen Grabowski, Davey and Mayor Helgesson. NOES: Councilmen Kubby and Miller. 2. Ordinance No. 209 of the Town of Los Altos Hills amending Title 9, Chapters I and 2, Sections 9-1.01 through 9-2.10 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code relating to Administration, Environmental Planning Commission, Official Plan Lines and Site Approval. Councilman Miller provided each member of the Council with suggested changes In the Ordinance as to limitation of membership In the Environmental Planning Commission. Discussion ensued as to the Inclusion of two extra persons to serve on the Environmental Planning Commission with all 9 members serving on a rotational basis. Members serving on the Planning Commission would necessarily serve on the Environmental Planning Commission. Persons whose talent might be directed `r toward one Commission might not be so directed to the other. In any event, background in planning would be required for a position on both boards. -9-