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PRESENT: CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019, 5 P.M. MAYOR'S CEREMONIAL ROOM MINUTES Members Chani Beeman, David T. Bristow, David E. Barnhart, Eileen M. Teichert, Matthew Irving, Matthew E. Webb, Jack B. Clarke, Jr., Art Angel, Thomas F. Miller, Tom P. Evans, Kristina Zaragoza, Kimberly M. MacKinney, Randolph Ben Clymer, Jr., Marcia McQuern, and Maria Riemer and Alternates Malissa H. McKeith and Monrow A. Mabon ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Colleen Nicol, Susan Wilson, Elliott Min, and Dana Roa Chair Clarke convened the meeting at 5 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Riverside League of Women Voters President Joan Donahue advised that the League is working on an amendment to Article 4, Section 404, regarding vacancies on the City Council. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Following discussion, it was moved by Member Angel and seconded by Member Clymer to approve the minutes of February 11, 2019, as presented. Motion carried unanimously. INTERVIEW WITH COUNCILMEMBER CONDER Councilmember Conder supports the Mayor having more involvement in City Council discussions and voter -approved Mayor and City Council salaries. The Committee's inquiries and discussion with Councilmember Conder included the salary of the Mayor and Councilmembers and its ability to support a family, the time required to perform the duties of Councilmember, communication with the City Manager and Department staff, full voting authority for the Mayor, and Ward 4 neighborhood groups. Councilmember Conder expressed support for term limits, requiring a vote of the people to sell or enter into long-term leases of City water, and convening of a Homelessness Summit with nearby cities. The Committee's further inquiries and discussion with Councilmember Conder included a Housing Commission, transfer of utility revenue to the General Fund and other Budget transfers, pension underfunding, pay increases for City employees, and separation of powers. 1