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7 Mr. Caravati noted the letter received from the Muscular Dystrophy Association which raises funds in this manner. Ms. Kelley said it was originally proposed that panhandling be banned at all intersections, but the Fire Department, which has also rais ed funds in this way, asked that it not be a complete ban. She said the intent is to focus on the location and manner of panhandling, not a particular group. Mr. Caravati asked about the implication if the panhandling is done by a sworn public employee, but Ms. Kelley said the concern is about distraction of drivers as well as safety of the public. Chief Longo said exceptions should not be made when there are safety concerns. Responding to a question from Ms. Richards, Ms. Kelley said the ordinance would prohibit people from holding up signs advertising car washes if it is within a certain distance from these four intersections. Mr. Schilling said he has received a number of calls about this issue, and while he thinks it is regrettable that it has to be addressed, he thinks this is a prudent and good approach. On motion by Mr. Schilling, seconded by Mr. Lynch, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDAINING SECTION 28 - 31 OF CHAPTER 28 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) PROHIBITING SOLICITTIONS WITHIN CERTAIN CITY RIGHTS - OF - WAY USED FOR VEHICULAR TRAVEL" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. APPROPRIATION : $45,526 - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATOR GRANT Responding to a question from Mr. Lynch, Mr. O'Connell said t hat if the grant runs out, the positions it funds ends. On motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by Mr. Lynch, the $45,526 appropriation of the Domestic Violence Coordinator Grant was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. nd ORDINANCE : UTILITY RATES (2 reading) Mr. Lynch proposed an amendment to the ordinance which would sunset set it on November 1. He said he hopes the City, County and Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority can come up with a more equitable financing packet. Ms. Ric hards said the report on rates is not due to Council until October 31 and more time will be needed between this and when the rates would sunset. Mr. Cox said we would be in danger of having no rate, and argued that the ordinance be sunsetted no earlier t han January. Mr. Schilling said he is sympathetic to the motion, but would support sunsetting the ordinance on January 1, and seconded the motion to amend. Mr. O'Connell noted that a 30 day notice requirement needs to be built into the process. Mr. C raig said that a phase could be added such as "unless re - enacted by Council before that date," and noted that if the rates are not changed, it would not need to be advertised. Ms. Richards suggested moving the sunset date to January 31, and Mr. Lynch and Mr. Schilling accepted the amendment.