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4 The motion to defer was defeated by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Lynch and Mr. Schilling. Noes: Mr. C aravati, Mr. Cox, Ms. Richards. Ms. Richards said she is not very keen on this proposal as the rental rate is not consistent with other programs, but is concerned that there is a commitment documented by a letter from former Mayor Caravati. She said the Society's name could have been changed on its own merits without reducing the rent. She said she has no recollection about being approached about this issue, but acknowledged that she may have been. Ms. Richards said she does not think that the market r ent should be charged as the property was deeded to the City for use as a library. She said she feels it would be a violation for the City not to live up to its agreement, and with some amendment she will agree. Ms. Richards made a motion to approve the lease agreement for three years, with the option to renew for two one - year terms. Mr. Caravati seconded the motion. Mr. Lynch asked if the renewal would be the tenant's option or the City's option, and Ms. Richards said it would be by mutual agreement. Mr. Cox said it makes no sense to require market rent for the Historical Society, and asked if we would start charging the Library for use of its building. Mr. Cox said he is supportive of the proposal and feels it would be inappropriate to change the terms. The lease agreement with the Albemarle - Charlottesville Historical Society for three years, with the option to renew for two one - year terms was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Ms. Richards. Noes: Mr. Lynch and Mr. S chilling. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City the following document, in form approved by the City Attorney: Lease Agreement between the Cit y of Charlottesville and the Albemarle - Charlottesville Historical Society for the lease of the building at 200 Second Street, N.E., Charlottesville, Virginia. Such agreement shall be for a period of three years, with options to renew for two additional on e - year terms upon the mutual agreement of the City of Charlottesville and the Albemarle - Charlottesville Historical Society. REPORT : NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGY TEAM Mr. Jim Tolbert, Director of Neighborhood Development Services, explained that the Neighborho od Strategy Team was formed several years ago to coordinate the provision of City services in City neighborhoods. The Team was later reformed into two subgroups, the Data Team (Research) and Intervention Team (Implementation). The Data Team is responsibl e for reviewing demographic data to help establish a baseline so that improvement efforts can be measured and for making recommendations to the Strategy Team. The Intervention Team was created to develop a strategy to focus efforts on specific target area s most in need of improvements. Mr. Tolbert reviewed the Strategy Team's Commitments: 1) building safer, move livable, stable communities; 2) developing strategies in service delivery for individuals to achieve their maximum potential; and 3) examining t he needs of the community, resources and allocation of those resources, outcomes of efforts and measures of success, ways to build data capacity, ways to analyze the data to make critical impact, and the big picture of how we are structured and work togeth er; and 4) telling the story of how our neighborhoods are changing for the better. Mr. Tolbert said it is extremely important that the School system be a part of this effort, and suggested that a presentation be made to a joint meeting of the Council and School Board. Ms. Richards said it appears from the data that the blight ordinance is paying off, and Mr. Tolbert said staff is making progress.