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2 has been named the Teen Volunteer of the Year, and Ms. Okela worked at Camp Excel and continues to volunteer after the internship ended. Dr. Brown presented the Women’s Equality Day Proclamation. PUBLIC th Ms. Lelia Edloe Brown, 316 8 Street, N.W., said that Jefferson High School represents one of the last vestiges for African-Americans in Charlottesville, and she is glad she is going to see a new era with its transfer to the Partnership. Mr. David Blount, Legislative Liaison for the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, said there will be a regional focus for the 2008 legislative program. He said a draft will be done by mid-September, with Council approval scheduled for October. He said the Comprehensive Services Act is recommended as the top priority. He said a section on on-going concerns will continue to be included in the program. th Mr. John Gaines, 214 9 Street, N.W., said he had presented a petition signed by th 10/Page Street residents asking that parking be eliminated in the 800 block of West Main Street for safety reasons. He said the request was given to the Traffic Engineer who did not recommend that the spaces be eliminated, but instead asked that the police watch for violators. He said this does not deal with the visibility question. He asked why not put in a traffic signal. He asked why are concerns from African American neighborhood given so little attention, which he said is at least the perception. Mr. Gerry Deily, 309 Carter Lane, expressed concern about what portions of the Meadowcreek Parkway will be built, and said that the interchange should not be held hostage by playing games with the County. He said the project should not be delayed. Mr. Louis Schultz, 809 E. Market Street, said he thinks Council does not pay attention to anyone. He said he is continuing his effort to recall Councilors for incompetence and neglect of duty. He said the City has taken a piece of his private property on Steep Hill Street in violation of the law. Mr. Raymond Mason, 937 Charlton Avenue, said he filed a missing persons th report on his wife with the police on July 14, but he was told they would not file one. He said he was later arrested while unconscious and taken to jail, after which he was taken to the hospital by the rescue squad. He said an investigation should be done. He said he has been trying to get a crosswalk at Rosser Avenue and Preston Avenue. COUNCIL RESPONSES TO MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC Mr. Norris said we have been hearing a lot about young people causing problems in the community and, referring to the Summer Youth Internship Program, said it is wonderful to hear about kids doing something positive. th Mr. Taliaferro said he thinks there is a visibility issue at the 8 Street/Main Street intersection from time to time and he hopes a second look will be taken at the situation. th Ms. Hamilton said she would like to see a traffic report on the 8/Main Street intersection. She said she finds it to be a difficult intersection. Ms. Hamilton said Mr. Schultz is within his rights to have a blog and recall campaign, but she said it is unfair for him to say that the City has not tried to help him. She said Mr. Schultz’s own abrasive behavior to staff when they tried to help him has been a problem. She said she will follow up on the concerns expressed by Mr. Mason. Mr. Taliaferro asked that the City Manager follow up with the police regarding Mr. Mason’s allegation. Dr. Brown noted that the resolution regarding a drought warning has been removed from the agenda.