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Mr. Frederick said that regulators could change the rules, but their objective is to balance rules with safe yield flows. Mr. Schilling asked if it is possible to come up with our own plan and have that overruled, and Mr. Frederick said yes. REPORT: PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENT Dr. Frank Friedman, President of Piedmont Virginia Community College, said that enrollment is up 2% and 1,230 City residents are enrolled, and make up 19% of the student population. He said ongoing projects include the Connected Community Center, Biotech Program and Nursing Program. He said they are beginning the design phase for the new science building. He said they would like to move into offering classes on the construction trades and culinary arts, but there is no facility available. Mr. Caravati said he is intrigued by PVCC's capital needs and asked if Dr. Friedman foresees additional state funding. Dr. Friedman said money is available for the science building and additional funds will be available a number of years out for other programs. He said it would be best to partner with localities for the construction trade and culinary arts programs and to retrofit space off campus. Mr. Lynch said he sees PVCC as a major workforce development engine for the community, and asked if there is anything the City can do to help with this effort. Dr. Friedman said the City can maintain its commitment to the Connected Community Center and help with resources. REPORT: COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Ms. Saphira Baker, Director of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Commission on Children and Families, explained that the goal of CCF is to improve services to children, youth and families, to be accountable for the efficient use of public/private resources, and to be responsive to the changing needs of the community. She said that CCF has a 22 member board and several work groups. Ms. Baker reviewed the charges of CCF and said future highlights include: strengthening the advisor and catalyst roles within CCF; building on core successes; advancing assets for youth recommendations; and developing an implementation plan for a Children's Advocacy Center. Mr. Lynch said he appreciates the work of the Commission, especially on Comprehensive Services Act cost avoidance and the high cost of service to kids. REPORT: STREET CLOSING POLICY Ms. Lisa Kelley, Deputy City Attorney, explained that changes suggested by Council have been incorporated into the street closing policy. Mr. Lynch made a motion to adopt the street closing policy and Ms. Hamilton seconded the motion. Responding to a question from Mr. Caravati, Ms. Kelley said this policy will allow street closing requests to be channeled into a predictable approval process. Mr. Caravati asked if there is a way for Council to call up or put the request on the agenda in Part A of the policy. Ms. Kelley said that if public concern is expressed, the request can be channeled into the process outlined in Part B. Mr. Lynch said he thinks it would be helpful to have a map ofunaccepted streets.