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CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE City of Riverside July 1, 2004, 5 p.m. County Board of Supervisors Chambers 4080 Lemon Street MINUTES PRESENT: Members Barry Johnson, Marjorie von Pohle, Damon Castillo, Dale McNair, Ray Higgins, Rusty Bailey, Mamia McQuern, Connie Leach, Stan Stosel, Sharon Tyrrell, Art Gamia, Mike Teer, Rose Mayes, Gar Brewton, Vice-Chair Ben Johnson, and Chair Eric Haley ABSENT: Dorothy Bailey (excused) STAFF PRESENT: Colleen Nicol, Gregory Priamos, Cheryl Balz, Tricia Ruiz, and Susan Wilson ALSO PRESENT: Brent Mason, Katie Greene, David St. Pierre, Chani Beeman, Christina Duran, Carolyn Boyle, Deborah Wong, Linda Dunn, Ofelia Valdez-Yeager, Virginia E. Higgins, W. E. Rucker Hughes, D. E. Kessinger, and others Chair Haley convened the Charter Review Committee meeting at 5:05 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was given to the Flag. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Reverend Dr. Robert C. Smith, Rector of St. Michaels Episcopal Church, favors inclusion of the Community Police Review Commission (CPRC) in the Charter and would provide freedom to allow the members of that Board to be objective and do the job that needs to be done in this community. Chair Haley noted that the Committee voted down that all boards and commissions be included in the Charter feeling that some from time to time may outlive their purpose. You feel the CPRC comes up to a higher standard. Dr. Smith stated he was not familiar with the discussion on other boards and commissions. Member Garcia noted that the agenda only lists consideration of the CPRC. Chair Haley stated he understood but only wanted to ask the question for his own benefit. Member Brewton commented that all the boards and commissions would have representation from all Wards in the City. The CPRC requires specialized members. Mary Shelton noted that the Charter survives all political climates. Lately, the political winds have shifted making the CPRC vulnerable. There have been attempts to take away its funding or change the criteria of its membership. Santa Cruz spent five years to implement a Police Review Commission. In 2002/03 the budget was cut and the Commission later dissolved by CRC-70