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CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011, 5:30 P.M. MAYOR'S CEREMONIAL ROOM MINUTES PRESENT: Chair Evans and Members Maureen K. Kane, Damien R. O'Farrell, Michelle Ouellette, Michael D. Pope, David A. St. Pierre, Wendel W. Tucker, Sharon L. B. Tyrrell, and Montgomery Van Wart ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Colleen Nicol, Susan Wilson, Susan Allen, and Angie Banjarjian ALSO PRESENT: Alternate Brent W. Lee, Jim Perry, Bill Perez, John Brandriff, Taffi Brandriff, Harry Hood, June O'Connor, Mary Shelton, Kevin Dawson, Christina Duran, and others Chair Evans convened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. followed by self - introductions. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE John Brandriff expressed concern that not all City Council Wards are represented on the Committee. Christina Duran asked why the second Alternate was not present. Mary Shelton commented on the role of Alternates on the Committee, representation on the Committee from all Wards, and the Public Utilities General Fund transfer. ELECTION OF VICE -CHAIR Following discussion, it was moved by Member Ouellette and seconded by Member Tyrrell that Maureen Kane be selected as Vice - Chair. Motion carried unanimously. CHARTER REVIEW PROCESS City Clerk Nicol reviewed the Charter review process conducted in 2003/04, the ballot measures placed before voters on November 2, 2004, the timeline for completion of Committee work with a final report to the City Council on January 24, 2012, Committee record keeping, public access to Committee records, and upcoming Code of Ethics training scheduled for April 18, 2011. COMMITTEE CHARGE AND SCOPE - BROWN ACT Deputy City Attorney Wilson reviewed the Charter Review Committee Charge and Scope as adopted by the City Council indicating that two- thirds Committee approval (six affirmative votes) is required to forward recommendations to the City Council. Training on the Brown Act and its application to the Committee were presented.