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3 Dr. Brown said he would like to see us develop a program, perhaps through a tree commission, to put 100 new trees on private property in areas where they are needed, where the owner would be income eligible, and where there is a commitment by the property owner to maintain the trees. Ms. Edwards suggested connecting with school programs. Mr. Norris said perhaps a tree commission could be woven in with the sustainability committee. A Center for Lifelong Learning Ms. Beauregard said an in-school year internship program is being developed. Workforce Development Mr. Huja said he would like to incorporate the model for employment that was used on the mall project elsewhere. Mr. Norris suggested that the program be extended to other projects that involve City dollars, not just those that the City manages. Ms. Judy Mueller, Director of Public Works, said staff is working through PVCC to get people focused on a trade and is trying to get sub-contractors to hire these people for City and other jobs. Dr. Brown suggested that the City Manager have a discussion with Tom Frederick of Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority and ask if there are opportunities to do that, and to report back to see if there are other City or regional projects where this could be done. Ms. Edwards asked how many people got jobs as a result of the City’s Job Fair. Mr. Chris Engel, Assistant Director of Economic Development, said that is difficult to track, but they are following up with employers. Dr. Brown suggested that information be provided on City resources during the Job Fair. Mr. Engel said that the Department of Social Services helps prepare people in advance and on the day of the Job Fair. Smart Citizen Focused Government Mr. Huja asked what has been done to streamline the development process. Mr. Tolbert said that some things are now done administratively and no longer go to the Planning Commission such as review of basic site plans. Quality of Service and Efficiency Ms. Beauregard said staff is moving forward with recommendations on the Comprehensive Services Act. She said all departments have quality of service and efficiency as a goal. Mr. Norris asked if we can get an update on the corridor study for each corridor and a recommendation about where we might focus some of our resources. UPDATE ON P3 INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES Ms. Beauregard provided information updating Council on activities and initiatives of the P3 program.