2006-11-06 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

13 Dr. Brown said a lot of the money was to develop new sidewalks rather than repair existing ones. Mr. Lynch said that McGuffey Arts Center is in need of repair. He said currently the artists’ rent simply covers the cost of utilities. He said at one time the artists were interested in taking the building over, and he thinks that is something Council should seriously consider. RESOLUTION : DESIGNATING ALBEMARLE COUNTY AS FISCAL AGENT FOR COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Ms. Rochelle Small-Toney, Assistant City Manager, said the proposal is to change the fiscal agent for the Commission on Children and Families from the City to the County. She said five of the six employees would become County employees. She said the administrative fee would be changed to 1% for five years. She said the changes are being requested to save money and increase effectiveness. She said the savings will be approximately $5,000. Responding to a question from Mr. Taliaferro, Ms. Small-Toney said that one of the employees will remain a City employee because transferring to the County would have a negative impact on his retirement. Mr. Norris asked about the logic of the administrative fee. Ms. Small-Toney said it is not uncustomary to do, and covers such things as IT assistance and legal costs as well as financial support. On motion by Mr. Norris, seconded by Mr. Lynch, the Resolution Designating Albemarle County a the Fiscal Agent for the Commission on Children and Families was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that this Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to sign the following document, in form approved by the City Attorney: Agreement, revised October 2006, between the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and the Charlottesville City Council, relating to the formation and operation of the Commission on Children and Families. RESOLUTION : SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR U. VA. PARKING FACILITY AND MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING Mr. Brian Haluska, Planner in Neighborhood Development Services, said that the Planning Commission discussed the visual impact of the project, and their main concern was that the parking garage would be built first and there was no time table for the medical office building. He said no condition was put on the special use permit, but the Planning Commission expressed their concern about the garage without the building as a buffer. Mr. Haluska said the Planning Commission voted 5 – 1 to recommend approval. Mr. Norris said he is willing to vote in favor of the special use permit. He said U. Va. was asked about the possibility of adding residential uses, but they said it would not fit. He asked that as U. Va. continues to pursue development along West Main Street that they strongly pursue adding residential components. Ms. Hamilton said she was pleased with the level of neighborhood input, and she hopes that will continue. Dr. Brown said he feels this project is a significant step to help the West Main Street corridor. On motion by Mr. Taliaferro, seconded by Mr. Norris, the Resolution Granting a Special Use Permit for the U. Va. Parking Garage and Medical Office Building was