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6 Mr. Caravati encouraged Councilors to vote no on the amendment. He agreed with Mr. O’Connell that we should not sacrifice safety for cost. He said he has faith in staff to come forward with something efficient. Mr. Lynch withdrew his motion as he said Councilors have made persuasive arguments. Mr. Schilling made a motion to defer the appropriation until Council receives a report from staff, and Mr. Lynch seconded the motion. Mr. O’Connell noted that a bidding process must be followed. He said if we cannot find appropriate used vehicles we will have to go with new ones. Dr. Brown expressed concern about Council getting in the business of deciding on the purchase of all vehicles. He said he would prefer to have a report after the fact. Mr. Schilling said he feels Council should give policy direction such as this wherever appropriate. Mr. Caravati said it is clear that used vehicles are purchased in other departments. He said we should let staff do their job and come back with a report. Dr. Brown said staff should be directed to take into account looking at used vehicles, safety and fuel efficiency. The motion to defer the appropriation was defeated by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Lynch and Mr. Schilling. Noes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton. The appropriation of $81,569 for Community Attention Vehicles, which was th offered at the April 17 meeting, was approved by the following vote, with staff to take into consideration comments made by Councilors. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch. Noes: Mr. Schilling. WHEREAS , Community Attention needs to replace four vehicles that are ten years old and pose safety concerns to those who need to use them; and WHEREAS , there are sufficient funds in the Community Attention Unappropriated Fund Balance to purchase these vehicles. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that a total of $81,569 is hereby approved to be used from Community Attention Unappropriated Fund Balance (Fund 213) for the replacement of four vehicles into the following expenditure account: Cost Center: 3411001000 G/L Account: 540210 PUBLIC Ms. Tatiana Patton, 2209 Jefferson Park Avenue, said that the State has taken funds away from wastewater issues to fund transit. Ms. Colette Hall said she has a front loading washing machine and it has saved one third of the amount of water she previously used. She said Council should continue conservation efforts and should not wait until a crisis. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. O’Connell presented Council with a listing of tracking issues. Mr. O’Connell said that Council will hold a work session to establish criteria for th the affordable housing program on May 11.