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SEP -01 -2004 WED 0914 AM FAX N0, P. 03/16 IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE "BB" (Preamble. Title of Article II, Typographical Errors) This measure contains three proposed amendments to the City of Riverside Charter. The first proposed amendment pertains to the preamble to the Charter. Current law provides a short statement as a preamble, reflect- ing the City's right to enact a charter. If passed by a majority of voters, this measure would add the following statement to the Preamble: "We, the people of the City of Riverside believe in promoting an inclusive community with shared economic, environmental and cultural prosperity, equal civil and political rights, social harmony and cohesion, and opportunities for all governed by responsible and responsive public officials who promote citizen participation, as well as just and equitable tax and financial policies; and these beliefs are rooted in our desire to enhance the uniqueness of the City of Riverside." The second proposed amendment, if passed by a majority of voters, would change the title of Article II from "Powers of the Cfty" to "General Powers of the City." The third proposed amendment, if passed by a majority of voters, would correct certain typographical errors in the text of the Charter. None of these proposed amendments impose any obligations or duties on the City. If Measure "BB" is approved, there would be no direct fiscal impact to the City. By: City Attorney City of Riverside ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE "BB" The Charter Review Committee voted unanimously to amend the Preamble, change the title of Article II, and correct the typographical errors in sections 1110 and 1111. The most significant change a yes on Measure "BB" would bring about is an amendment to the Preamble that enhances it from simply identifying the source of authority and action statement to include a section on the intent of the residents of Riverside; a more subjective declaration reflecting goals, diversity, responsiveness, governing values and civic parlicipation. The purpose of this addition is to exemplify the fundamental principles that reflect the spirit of the City of Riverside. Vote yes on Measure "BB." By: Eric Haley Charter Review Committee Member Connie Howard Leach William R. Bailey, III NO ARGUMENT FILED AGAINST MEASURE "BB" The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure "BB." If you desire a copy of the proposed Chanter language, please call the City Clerk at 951 -$26 -5557 and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you or view the full text at www.riversideca.gov,