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2 Ms. Susan Oberman, 604 Grove Avenue, member of the Center for Peace and Justice, asked Council to support the resolution opposing the two new reactors. She said it is not clean energy, there is no way to dispose of the waste, and it is not economical. She urged Council to put a stop to it here at home. Ms. Elena Day, 151 Buckingham Circle, commended Council for supporting the Climate Protection Agreement, and encouraged them to pass a resolution opposing the nuclear reactors and supporting conservation instead. She said that DEQ will be holding th a public hearing on August 16 on water issues that will be impacted by the additional nuclear power units. Ms. Jennifer Conner, 1116 Little High Street, encouraged Council to support the resolution opposing the nuclear reactors. She said clean energy sources and conservation should be pursued to ensure a more sustainable future for Charlottesville. Ms. Logan Blanco, 1200 E. Jefferson St., encouraged Council to oppose the plans for the new nuclear reactions. She expressed concern about the safety and cleanliness of the environment. Ms. Betty Black, 125 Turtle Creek Road, representing the Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club, asked Council to support the resolution opposing the nuclear reactors. She said they pose a threat to the safety and health of Charlottesville. She asked people in the audience to stand in support of the resolution, and many stood. Mr. Richard Collins, 108 Wilson Court, expressed concern that the Route 250 Bypass interchange could be equal in its impacts as the Meadowcreek Parkway. He said that the Federal Highway Act allows use of funds for other things such as park enhancement, and he urged Council to ask for a legal review to look at the possibility of using these funds. Mr. David Blount, Legislative Liaison for the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, thanked Mr. Lynch for his hard work on the Commission. He said the goal for this year’s legislative packet is to focus on a few priority items, and to get the packet to the legislators earlier. He said a draft will be sent to Council in September, and it will be on Council’s agenda in October for approval. He asked that Councilors get any items for the packet to him in the coming weeks. Mr. Lou Hart, 477 Fontaine Ave., said he is part of the Hispanic Group at Church of the Incarnation. He asked for Council’s expression of support for the Senate immigration bill. He said he believes immigrants are a plus to our economy. Ms. Colette Hall, 101 Robertson Lane, said that extension of the technology zone was discussed at Council’s last meeting, but was deferred. She said Council approves new social programs and they need new business to support them. She said most neighborhoods are not offended by technology businesses and they are clean businesses. Mr. Peter Kleeman, 407 Hedge Street, congratulated Council for signing the Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement. He encouraged Council to look at including surrounding counties in the transit authority and asked that Council consider impacts of new roads on the climate. Mr. Gage Winstead, 1613 Oak Leaf Lane, said he does not want to see the skate park on McIntire Road moved. Ms. Millie Winstead, 1613 Oak Leaf Lane, mother of Gage Winstead, said the skate park is an amazing amenity and moving it to a location that would not be as accessible would be a detriment. Ms. Jennifer McKeever, 1140 Locust Avenue, thanked the City for increasing pool hours last week during the heat wave.