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58 Clinic is now operating at a deficit and financial support is needed for pharmaceuticals. Ms. Newell said that the City isn't paying its fair share for service. Ms. Sharon Jones of Page Street, spoke on behalf of her mother in support of JABA~s capital request. Ms. Ellen Phipps, activities coordinator for JAB& spoke in support of funding for JABA's health care center, noting that it will allow concurrent activities. Mr. Steve Stem, 1204 Holmes Avenue, spoke in support of Beating the Odds. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Slaughter recognized the work done by the budget review team and the CACY Commission evaluation report. Mr. O'Connell reviewed issues to be discussed at the final budget work session. Regarding the concern about the school administration salary being charged to the alternative school, the school administration has determined that only one quarter of the time of the administrator is spent on the alternative school, thereby reducing the alternative school request by $19,000. The School Board has recommended that all pay scales be adjusted, not just the base salaries. Mr. O'Connell explained that the School Board feels that the health plan it offers may offset the salary difference between the City and County. Responding to a question from Ms. Daugherty, Mr. O'Connell said he would find out more information about the health plans for the City and County schools. It was agreed that the budget work session on April 3 would begin at 3:30 p.m. Ms. Slaughter said she would like there to be some discussion of the alternative summer school proposal prior to including funding in the budget. Ms. Slaughter also said she would like to know if the schools are intending to investigate other pre-school providers as an alternative to the four-year old classes in the schools, adding that funding could be reserved pending a decision. Mr. Toscano said he feels the four-year old program should be evaluated. Rev. Edwards said he would support increasing funding to the Free Clinic as he feds the Clinic is financially prudent and addresses the issue of those who fall through the cracks. Mr. Toscano asked if adequate funding for overtime is included in the Police Department budget, and Mr. O'Connell said he would provide that information during the work session. On motion by Rev. Edwards, seconded by Ms. Slaughter, the annual budget appropriation was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. PRESENTATION: PLANNING COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT Dr. William Harris, Chairman of the Planning Commission, highlighted the priorities of the Planning Commission's annual report to Council: 1) Neighborhood as a Planning Unit; 2) Overlay Districts; 3) New Transportation Orientation; 4) Zoning Classification and Definitions; 5) Density and Decreased Parking; 6) West Main Street Focus; 7) Economic Development Focus; 8) City Council Relations; and 9) City/County Relations. Ms. Slaughter said she concurs with the idea of regular meetings between the Planning Commission and Council, and expressed interest in exploring an overlay district for the Rivanna River area with Albemarle County.