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10 nd SPOTTSWOOD ROAD), ON CITY TAX MAP 40" (2 reading) ORDINANCE k. : "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDAINING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE CHARLOTTESIVLLE CITY CODE, 1990, AS AMENDED BY ADDING A NEW SECTION NUMBERED 19 - 102.1 RELA TED TO LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CITY nd EMPLOYEES" (2 reading) ORDINANCE L. : "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING THE DISTRICT MAP INCORPORATED IN SECTION 34 - 15 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF C HARLOTTESVILLE, 1990, AS AMENDED, BY THE REZONING OF PROPERTY AT 214 STRIBLING AVENUE nd (THE DYMOND PROPERTY) FROM R - 1A AND R - 2 TO R - 2 PUD" (2 reading) PUBLIC Ms. Ruth Stornetta, 19 Elliewood Avenue, agreed with Council's action on the Bi ke Plan. She said we do need to move forward, but is glad we have ten miles of bike lanes now. She agreed realistic goals are needed, and said we also need to have coordination with the University and Albemarle County. She said we also need to ask curre nt bike lane users what they need, and suggested that bike clubs be included in the process. Ms. Stornetta said that traffic lights are not sensitive to bikers. Mr. Nathan Van Hooser, 1215 Little High Street, thanked the City for putting the time and energy into the Bike and Pedestrian Plan. He said the Plan is a nice place to start, and feels major coordination will be needed to pull it off and it will take a long time to carry out. Mr. Van Hooser suggested that the $50,000 available for bike lanes be put into a full time employee. Mr. Greg Jackson, 613 Belmont Avenue, agreed with Mr. Van Hooser about adding a new staff member to focus on bike lanes, as he feels a champion is needed. He suggested that the City take on the challenge of a big proje ct, and that it be taken on as part of the transportation system. He said he is willing to serve in any capacity. Mr. Dave Norris, 1508 Green Street, and Chairman of the Housing Authority, commended Council for the Housing Policy Task Force proposal. He said we need to create a better mix of housing. He said he does not see a voice for very low income groups on the Task Force, but said he feels the inclusion of the University is essential. He agreed that there should also be a role for the County. H e said gentrification is a huge concern, and agreed that the property tax relief issues needs to be looked at. Mr. Cox said the proposal for new staff may have some merit. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Lynch asked about the physical design for the new Greenbelt segment, and Mr. Tolbert said it will be a hard surface in order to comply with ADA standards. He said he will provide more information on the design. On motion by Mr. Schilling, seconded by Mr. Lynch, Council voted (Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Ly nch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None.) to go into a closed session for consultation with legal counsel regarding the negotiation of the terms and conditions of a multi - jurisdictional agreement for a public safety radio system, as authorized by Se ction 2.2 - 3711(A)(7) of the Virginia Code; and for discussion and consideration of prospective candidates for appointment to City boards and commissions as authorized by Section 2.2 - 3711(A)(1) of the Virginia Code. On motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by Mr. Lynch, Council certified (Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None.) that, to the best of each Council Member's knowledge, only public business matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting requi rements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and identified in the motion convening the closed session were heard, discussed or