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ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING January 7, 2019 bottom-up type look. Not so much the content of what is coming through us but more overall. Just because it has been the same all these years is probably not a good reason to repeat the same format. I want to look for better ways to operate. Or, perhaps not. Vice-President Karen White stated, I'm in agreement with Councilmember Broden. I would have to sit down with you to discuss more about the holistic perspective. We had our retreat and we talked about communication from the Chair's perspective and communication with Administration as well as Committee Members. The time is right to have a discussion about the whole structure we have. Council President Tim Scott stated, We will talk about that and let's see if we can get together for the meeting on January 14th and maybe get a sub-Committee on that. I have to get more details together on that before we do it. Maybe even the second (2nd)meeting in January. Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston stated, The City is looking to propose a rental safety verification program. The Community Forum is hosting a public meeting and we would love it if anyone can attend. It will be Tuesday the night after its first(1St)reading,at 6:00 p.m. at the LaSalle Branch Library. We will have testimony from landlords,renters and homeowners. Councilmember Oliver Davis interrupted, Who is sponsoring that? Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston replied, The Community Forum for Economic Justice. Councilmember Oliver Davis followed up, No, the legislation. Councilmember Tim Scott stated, That's coming from the Administration. I'm a sponsor. Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston stated, I'm looking at it. Council President Tim Scott stated, I know they are trying to meet with as many Council Members as they can. Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated,The utilization and performance review for any professional services we have, I'm thinking of that specifically relative to the budget proposal on assistance for financial insights. Maybe looking at that holistically, too. Council President Tim Scott replied, We will follow up with that. We will have a review on Bob, I'll get that request out to you all and we will go from there. I will ask the Council of their opinions on the objectives, goals and scope of that person. We have that in the budget and I want to understand that before we make a decision on that. Councilmember Oliver Davis stated, I will be offering therapy sessions for Clemson fans. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before Council, Council President Tim Scott adjourned the meeting at 5:18 p.m. 3