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CITY OF RIVERSIDE <br />City Council/Board of Public Utilities Ad Hoc Committee <br />Minutes of: City Council/Board of Public Utilities Ad Hoc Committee <br />Date of Meeting: November 23, 2020 <br />Time of Meeting: 6:31 p.m. <br />Place of Meeting: Virtual Meeting — Microsoft Teams <br />Attendance: Councilmember Ronaldo Fierro <br />Councilwoman Gaby Plascencia <br />Public Utilities Board Chair David Crohn <br />Public Utilities Second Chair Elizabeth Sanchez-Monville <br />Public Utilities Board Member Dave Austin <br />Public Utilities General Manager Todd Corbin <br />Assistant City Attorney Susan Wilson <br />1. Discuss the process for the selection of voting and alternate City representatives on <br />mutual water company Board of Directors. <br />Councilmember Ronaldo Fierro convened the Ad Hoc Committee meeting of the City Council and <br />the Board of Public Utilities to open discussion on the process for the selection of voting and <br />alternate City representatives on mutual water company Board of Directors. He explained the <br />purpose and discussion topics of the meeting. General Manager Todd Corbin gave detailed <br />background, history and responsibilities of proxy voting for five mutual water companies which the <br />City owns shares and rights. He addressed the main topic of the meeting: Can/should elected <br />officials sit on Gage Canal Board and how would the Brown Act requirement apply? <br />Assistant City Attorney Susan Wilson suggested that public comment be taken. <br />PUBLIC COMMENT <br />Jason Hunter called regarding Gage Canal Board membership and past voting protocols of a past <br />Council Member. <br />Board Member Dave Austin commented on Board control via stock ownership. Board Member <br />Dave Austin and Councilwoman Gaby Plascencia commented on the effect of the Brown Act on <br />