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ORDINANCE: RABIES VACCINATION FOR CATS PUBLIC OTHER BUSINESS 1976, RELATING TO MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS," Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion, and it was carried over to the next meeting for consideration. Ms. Sheila Haughey, Assistant City Attorney, explained that the ordinance, which requires that cats be vaccinated against 'rabies, but not licensed or tagged, was in response to the spread of rabies into Albemarle County. Ms. Haughey stated that the ordinance was supported by the Health Department and the SPCA. Mrs. Gleason stated that she felt passage of the ordinance was essential as a public health measure and added that rabies vaccination clinics would be arranged by the Health Department. Mr. Conover noted concern that innocent cats might be picked up and taken to the SPCA and requested ~hat the five-day limit be extended. Mr. Haughey stated that the SPCA and Health Department were reviewing the ordinance and would make recommendations on any possible changes before the next meeting. Mr. Conover moved the ordinance entitled- "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RBORDAIN ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1976, BY~ AMENDING AND RBORDAINING SECTIONS ~'-18 THROUGH 4-23, AND BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS NUMBERED 4-24 THROUGH 4-31, SUCH AMENDED AND ADDED SECTIONS REQUIRING RABIES VACCINATIONS FOR DOGS AND CATS, AND SPECIFIYING CONTROL PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES," Dr. Gunter seconded the motion, and the ordinance was carried over to the next meeting. There were no matters by the public. Mr. Conover requested that the State Highway Department be informed that Council was in support of a two-lane bridge across the railroad tracks on Ridge Street. Mrs. Gleason concurred with Mr. Conover's request and stated she felt it was important to reinforce the idea that CounCil .opposed the idea of an expressway through town. On motion by Mr. Conover, seconded by Dr. Gunter, Council unanimously agreed that the State Highway Department be written to express Council's support of a two-lane bridge on Ridge Street. Dr. Gunter requested a report on the status of the Safeway building on Main Street. A.work session was planned for 7:30 p.m. on May 8th for Council, the Planning Commission, and the Highway Department to discuss highways in the City and the surrounding area. The meeting was-adjourned. Cle~ President · NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Monday, May 7, t984 AT 7:1S p.m. IN THE Council Chambers THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS F, OLLOWS: Executive session to discuss matters of personnel as exempted by Section 2.1-344 (a)(1) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox (signed) Clerk