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10 Dr. Brown asked if someone would make a motion requesting that the bridge be approximately 54 feet width, but no more than 60 feet, and that bike and pedestrian access be maintained during construction via a letter. Mr. Norris said he does not think there is anything wrong with being prescriptive. Mr. Lynch said we should be clear we are looking for bike lanes and as wide of sidewalks as possible. Mr. Lynch made a motion to ask the Mayor to write to VDOT requesting a narrow bridge design, preferably 54 feet, but no wider than 60 feet, to include bike lanes and as wide of sidewalks as possible, and asking that VDOT work with the City as design work moves forward, with Council having review of the design. He said that we should also include that if VDOT requires assistance maintaining bike and pedestrian access during construction that we will work with them. Ms. Hamilton seconded the motion and it was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. APPROPRIATION : FY 07-08 BUDGE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)/HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES MADE EQUAL (HOME) FUNDS Ms. Amy Kilroy, Planner in Neighborhood Development Services, presented the recommendations of the CDBG Task Force for funding. Responding to a question from Mr. Lynch about the Cynthianna program, Ms. Kilroy said that is a rental unit owned by Piedmont Housing Alliance. Ms. Hamilton asked if the request from the Housing Authority for $200,000 for capital programming to be exchanged for more flexible funding has gone forward. Mr. O’Connell said he understands these funds can be swapped if Council is receptive. Responding to a question from Mr. Taliaferro about the PVCC program, Ms. Jennifer McKeever, Chair of the CDBG Task Force, said that the program’s goal is to increase enrollment of City residents at PVCC. On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Hamilton, the CDBG and HOME appropriations for FY 07-08 were offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. PUBLIC There were no matters by the public. OTHER BUSINESS Dr. Brown said he has discussed the idea of a oversight committee for EMS with David Wyant of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. He suggested the committee include high level staff from the University of Virginia, a Council member, a member of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, Delegate David Toscano, and a representative of the City and County Fire Departments, Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, 911 Center, and Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Taliaferro asked about representation by medical directors. Dr. Brown said his idea was to have a technical subcommittee that would include medical directors and the Association of Volunteer Firefighters, etc. Ms. Hamilton said why not have the technical team on the oversight committee. She said the big question is how we respond to the fact that the County has grown and the mechanisms in place are no longer adequate. She said she is not sure our State Delegate is needed on the oversight board.