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4) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE MERCHANT MARINE ACT OF 1920 (the "Jones Act".) the Jones Act requires that all ocean transportation between United States Ports, of passengers for hire andlor cargo, be conducted by United States built, registered, owned and crewed vessels. The Amendment would allow United States operated, foreign built, registered and crewed vessels to transport passengers for hire and their luggage from one California coastal port to another California coastal port. RECOMMENDATION: REFER THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE PORT OF REDWOOD CITY FOR REVIEW. Dr. Roger Willey, member of the Tobacco Education Coalition advised that he and his organization were asking the Council to adopt the same No Smoking Ordinance adopted earlier by the County, and were ready to help them in any way possible. In response to Council questions, Dr. Will ey advised he would send a copy of the County ordinance and information regarding effects of cigarette smoke in restaurants to Council. Vice Mayor Bury told Dr. Willey he would be invited to attend the next Legislative Committee, and asked Dr. Willey to send his information in advance of the meeting. Nita Spangler, 970 Edgewood Road, Redwood City, advised Council that the Redwood City Tribune was a staunch supporter of the original Brown Act, the Open Meeting Act and asked why Council was not supporting the Kopp bill. Council Members stated they strongly supported open meetings and the Brown Act, but the Kopp bill did not require any additional open meetings, but required secret meetings to remain secret while being taped, with the tapes being turned over to the District Attorney to hold in case of a later court action, at which time the contents of the tape would be disclosed during discovery. City Manager Everett added that when the bill is presented in its final form, it should apply to state agencies as well as local agencies. M/S: STANGEL/BUCHAN TO ACCEPT THE REPORT AS SUBMITTED. Carried by unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-050 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. STAFF REPORTS A. Alcohol Violation Temporary Authority (Drop-Off Center) (702-02) REPORT: Chief of Police, April 21, 1992 Chief of Police, October 28, 1991 Regular Meeting Minutes April 27, 1992 MINUTE BOOK NO. 51 Page 5 Page No. 65 --,.. -.. ..