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82 revitalization of walking tours, including a successful evening "Spirit Walk;" and development ora marketing plan for membership. Ms. Eley noted that a primary goal of the Society is to expand the diversity of ks membership. Ms. Slaughter said she is pleased with the efforts made by the Historical Society to diversify their membership. ORDINANCE: REZONING REAR OF 1105 ROSE HILL DRIVE FROM R-2 TO B-1 Mr. Satyendra Huja, Director of Community Development, explained that the Red Cross has been working to provide more adequate parking. In conjunction with that effort, the Council agreed to sell them a strip of property along Madison Avenue, which, in combination with a trade of a small portion of property with adjoining property owners, helped achieve that purpose, on the condition that there be no access from Madison Avenue and that a buffer be maintained. Mr. Huja noted that the property is now used for parking and the rezoning will make the use in conformance with the zoning. Mr. Huja said that the Planning Commission recommended that the rezoning be approved for the following reasons: 1) The proposed zoning would make the entire Red Cross site out to Rose Hill Drive the same zoning; and 2) Development of the site under B-1 zoning, with access out to Rose Hill Drive, in accordance with site plan standards of the Zoning Ordinance, would not have a significant adverse impact on the surrounding properties. On motion by Ms. Daugherty, seconded by Mr. Vandever, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING THE DISTRICT MAP INCORPORATED IN SECTION 34-15 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1990, AS AMENDED, BY THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1105 ROSE HILL DRIVE" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. PUBLIC There were no matters by the public. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. O'Connell explained that Council did not take formal action on approving the proposed FY 96/97 Community Development Block Grant program following the public hearing that was held in conjunction with the budget, and asked that Council authorize the CDBG and Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) grant application with the programming presented to Council for the public hearing. Mr. O'Connell also asked that Council adopt the housing and community development action plan of the Consolidated Plan. On motion by Rev. Edwards, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, Council unanimously approved the FY 96/97 CDBG and HOME programs and authorized submission of the grant. On motion by Rev, Edwards, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, Council unanimously adopted the housing and community development action plan of the Consolidated Plan. Mr. O'Connell said that a utility work session may need to be scheduled between June 3 and June 17. Councilors discussed expanding interview times for School Board candidates, requiring written responses by candidates to questions submitted by Council, and presenting areas of concern to Council to candidates prior to the interviews. Mr. Toscano asked that Councilors provide him with questions by May 16th. Ms. Slaughter said she would also be interested in hearing a broader view from the public about what their concerns are and what they feel is needed for the schools.