Agenda 10-01-19 Item 8-a - Minutes

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2 1 problem, that is simply a byproduct of country living; and if it is a safety issue, he asked if there 2 are other ordinances on the books that can be enforced. He said residents are seeing more 3 density in the rural areas, and maybe new developments can add more buffers. 4 Kevin Poole expressed his opposition to any ordinance that imposes on gun rights 5 He said some residents may not be able to afford to join a shooting range. He suggested that, if 6 ordinances are put in place, Orange County create a public shooting range. 7 Riley Ruske said he has a citizen's petition, which is presented under the protection 8 guaranteed by the first amendment to the US Constitution for the right of the people to 9 peaceably assemble and to petition the government for the redress of grievances. He 10 petitioned the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to start every meeting with the US 11 pledge of allegiance, asking all in attendance to stand, face the flag, place their right hand over 12 their heart, and have all men remove their hats. He highlighted the positive impacts of 13 instituting this practice. 14 Chair Rich said the petition will be taken through the Agenda Review process, and staff 15 will be in touch. 16 Luis Guarda said he is here to represent the Constitution of the U.S., and to do his duty 17 as a citizen. He said he is a naturalized citizen, and defended the Constitution in the armed 18 services against enemies foreign. He said tonight he is defending the Constitution against 19 enemies domestic, in the form of this ordinance. He said the second amendment must be 20 protected, and this ordinance is an attack on the Bill of Rights. 21 Diane Gentile said she is here about the noise ordinance, and she said she travels alone 22 and what concerns her is the lack of ability to be able to protect herself. She said this ordinance 23 would attack existing traditions, as well as forcing her to go out of County to maintain her firearm 24 skills. 25 Wendy Fontela said she would like to speak about the meetings regarding firearms 26 ordinances, and said she also is presenting a citizen's petition, which is presented under the 27 protection guaranteed by the first amendment to the US Constitution for the right of the people 28 to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for the redress of grievances. She 29 petitioned the BOCC to conduct all meetings regarding firearms ordinances in open session, 30 allowing public comment. She said closed meetings, or meetings that do not allow public 31 participation, are not justifiable. She said the BOCC is committed to transparency, and it must 32 uphold that commitment. 33 Chair Rich said the petition will be taken through the Agenda Review process, and staff 34 will be in touch. 35 Neal Galloway said he has a berm on his property, and he does gun shooting. He said 36 the two main considerations are safety and courtesy. He said safety is addressed by the berm, 37 and courtesy comes down to how long one is shooting, and what one is shooting. He said he 38 has been shooting for 50 years, and never shoots longer than 90 minutes. He said no law tells 39 him to do this, but courtesy does. He said he does not shoot on Sunday. He said he hopes 40 shooters will respect the value of courtesy, as shooting is a worthwhile pastime. 41 John Preyer said he lives in White Cross, and has 50 acres. He said he enjoys 42 recreational shooting on his property, and opposes any restriction on the discharge of firearms. 43 He said if the BOCC feels passionately on this issue, he hopes it will boldly publicize it in order 44 to make its intent public and clear. 45 Lauren Resnick said she and her husband shoot on their property; and she needs to be 46 able to defend herself. She said the BOCC is chipping away their second amendment rights, 47 and she is opposed to any restrictions. She said this ordinance cannot be properly enforced, 48 and would be unrealistic. 49 Chad Resnick said he is against any restrictions on the discharge of firearms on his 50 property. He said he is not against common sense noise ordinances.