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185 ORDINANCE: REZON!NG OF HICKMAN/ROBINSON/WOODFOLK PROPERTIES FROM R-1 RESIDENTIAL TO 4-1 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) (2nd reading) ORDINANCE: REZONING OF HICKMAN PROPERTY FROM R-1 AND R-2 TO R-l/R-2 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) (2nd reading) Mr. Cox abstained fi-om the rezonings due to a conflict of interest. Mr: Clyde Gouldman, City Attorney, said that the applicant has requested that the street remain private and that the wide of the street be determined administratively. Ms. Richards made a motion to amend the ordinance to add language recommended by the City Attorney and to provide for the street to remain private. Ms. Slaughter seconded the motion. Mr. Toscano said his only concern is whether enough checks and balances are provided for the public safety concerns with regard to the street width, but as it will go to the Planning Department for approval, he will support the amendment. Mr. Toscano said his only concern is that neither the Department of Public Works nor Community Development have seen the proposed language. It was agreed that the matter would be deferred until the end of the meeting with the School Board. SCltOOL BOARD DISCUSSION Ms. Artie Dimberg, Acting Superintendent for City Schools, described the attendance guidelines for the City Schools, and discussed efforts by the Schools, in conjunction with the Police and Commonwealth's Attorney, to reduce truancy. Mr. Chuck Wood, Charlottesville High School staff, explained that after three consecutive unexcused absences, parents are contacted through a home visit, phone contract, or a letter. After that process, a petition is filed stating that the child is in need of supervision. Mr. Dave Chapman~ Commonwealth's Attorney, said taht his office is eager to be of assitance in improving attendance, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels~ Police Chief John Wolford said that he thinks the Police Department can assist in getting youths back in schools. Mr. Cox suggested that the Schools consider lowering the number ofunexcused absences before there is an intervention. Ms. Mary Susan Payne, School Board Chair, said that the School Board will revisit the truancy issue after a few months of better record keeping. ORDINANCE: REZONING OF HICKMAN/ROBINSON/WOODFOLK PROPERTIES FROM R- 1 RESIDENTIAL TO 4-1 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) (2nd reading) ORDINANCE: REZONING OF HICKMg2q PROPERTY FROM R-1 AND R-2 TO R-1/R-2 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) (2nd reading) Mr. Gouldman suggested that language be added to have the matter approved by Community Development in consultation with the Fire and Public Works Departments. Ms. Richards and l~,s. Slaughter agreed to add the language suggested by Mr. Gouldman to their amendment.