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6 Kellams responded that money management, including having checking and savings accounts, is a growth point to be addressed. A short video produced by Ms. Kellams and the Communications Department staff was shown to Council and the audience. REPORT : SUSTAINABLE POPULATION Mr. Jack Marshall, representative of the Advocates for a Sustainable Albemarle Population (ASAP), introduced Dr. Claire Jantz, who conducted research on the impact of population growth on ecosystem services for the Charlottesville and Albemarle County community. Mr. Marshall thanked the City for providing $11,000 in funding in August 2007 to do the study to determine an optimal population for the area. Dr. Jantz presented a summary of her findings, comparing developing areas vs. rural areas and the different challenges and opportunities for both. Dr. Brown commented that the City’s increased density may benefit surrounding areas, and that once one area reaches build-out, other areas increase development or are impacted. Ms. Edwards if there are opportunities for laypersons to receive and understand this research. Dr. Jantz responded that their plan is to use the media and perform outreach to community members. Mr. Huja asked if the report is on the City’s website. Mr. Watts responded that staff will create a link to the report on the website. Dr. Jantz is also scheduled to present in more depth her research findings at a League of Women Voters meeting on September 22, 2009, and Council and the public is invited to attend. Mr. Marshall stated that growth affects all areas, and thanked Council for their time. REPORT : MASSIVE RESISTANCE Mr. Taliaferro read a Resolution concerning efforts to prevent school desegregation (Massive Resistance) by shutting down two City schools for a five-month period in 1958-59, and offering an apology for such action. th Mr. Maurice Jones, Assistant City Manager, stated that it is the 50 anniversary of school integration in Charlottesville, and gave a brief history of the event. He said other localities have adopted resolutions apologizing for past actions, and asked that the resolution read by Mr. Taliaferro be considered by City Council on October 5, 2009. Dr. Brown stated that a small number of schools were actually closed, and that the Governor is the one who closed the schools, not the local school board. He said the City Council at that time wanted to defend segregation but keep the schools open. Dr. Brown thinks the City should apologize because it is important to recognize historical events. Ms. Edwards inquired as to whether the City School Board would be adopting a similar statement. Mr. Jones said he will follow up with the School Board on that question. The matter will be considered at the October 5, 2009 regular meeting of Council. RESOLUTION : APPLICATION FOR REVENUE SHARING GRANT (McINTIRE ROAD INTERCHANGE AND HILLSDALE DRIVE PROJECTS) Jeanette Janiczek, UCI Program Manager for the City of Charlottesville, informed Council on the Revenue Sharing Grant Program in general, and the specifics of the staff request to apply for $1 million in matching grant funds. The grant funds would be used to advance the Route 250 Bypass Interchange project and the Hillsdale Drive Extended project. These projects are already listed in the state’s Adopted Six Year Plan, and are locally administered. On motion by Mr. Huja, seconded by Dr. Brown, the Resolution to apply for $1 million in revenue sharing grant funds, was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Taliaferro, Mr. Huja. Noes: Ms. Edwards. Absent: Mr. Norris.