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Council Members discussed the benefits of a Charrette and its unique opportunities for architectural expertise and citizen involvement. M/S: Murray/Buchan to endorse the proposal for a Charrette by the San Mateo County AlA and refer this matter to staff and recommend that staff draft a letter to the AlA inviting them to organize a Charrette. Carried by unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-049 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. Legislative Committee Report No. 92-1 (301-06) 1) SMOKING ORDINANCE. Some concerned citizens have advocated that a more stringent smoking ordinance is needed. This committee will review further the materials furnished by the concerned citizens at this Committee's next meeting. Councilman Stangel advised that the Legislative Committee recommended further study. RECOMMENDATION: FURTHER STUDY. 2) BROWN ACT REVISIONS - SB 1538 (KOPP). SB 1538 would drastically change the guidelines for public meetings and other disclosure requirements. This Committee has requested a copy of SB 1538 for further study, but anticipates changes will be made to the Bill. Councilman Murray advised that the most salient point of the proposed bill is the taping of closed sessions with the tapes to be given to the District Attorney for potential use in future court cases, at which time the tapes would be made available during disclosure. RECOMMENDATION: OPPOSE (AS THE BILL STANDS AS OF APRIL 3, 1992.) 3) FAIR HOUSING ACT CONFORMITY - SB 1234 (CALDERON). SB 1234 would keep jurisdiction over the land use regulation of care facilities, alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation centers, as well as facilities for youthful offenders" with local agencies. Vice Mayor Bury advised the Committee agreed that these were local government issues and the Mayor is to draft a letter in support of this bill. RECOMMENDATION: SUPPORT Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTE BOOK NO. 51 April 27, 1992 Page 4 Page No. 64