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271 Mr. Vandever said he understood that the housing subcommittee had some level of agreement that there should be a mutually shared housing burden between the two jurisdictions. Ms. Humphris raised the issue of University of Virginia students being considered in the poverty numbers, but Mr. Toscano said that the students are not included in the percentage of assisted rental units. Mr. Toscano said that he was encouraged that the County's housing strategy commits to adding 160 assisted rental units per year while the City is trying to reduce the number of assisted units and to increase home ownership. Ms. Humphfis repeated that she feels the housing matter needs to be investigated further. It was agreed that the housing subcommittee would meet on December 4th and the Board and Council would meet on December 12th. The meeting was adjourned. President~4 ~'"~ Cler ! COUNCIL CHAMBER - November 20, 1995 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Ms. Daugherty, Rev. Edwards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano, Mr. Vandever. PUBLIC There were no matters by the public. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Toscano removed the resolution authorizing the sale of CSX property from the consent agenda, and asked for public comment on the resolution and other consent agenda items. Mr. Charles Rausch, Locust Avenue, representing the National Railway Historical Society, which has been working to bring the steam train to Charlottesville, said he hoped that Council will delay' a decision on selling the CSX property until the steam train owners can make an offer for the property. Mr. Ben Bates, 106 Cameron Lane, spoke in support of designating Cameron Lane for permit parking, and thanked Mr. Jim Marshall, the City's Traffic Engineer for his help. Mr. Thane Kerner, 609 E. Market Street, Chair of the Charlottesville Industrial Development Authority, said that CIDA supports the steam train in theory and practice, but feels that the CSX property in question needs to be put to a better and more productive use. Mr. Kerner said that Mr. Kuttner, proposed buyer for the property, has expressed a willingness to work with the steam train owners. Mr. Kerner said CIDA recommends that Council authorize the sale of the CSX property- to Mr. Kuttner. Mr. Gouldman raised questions about the recommendation by the Planning Commission that a survey be required for the closing of Booker Street, and Mr. Toscano removed the item from the consent agenda. On motion by' Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Rev. Edwards, the following consent agenda items were unanimously approved by Council: a. Minutes of October 16, 27, 30, November 6, and 13 b. APPROPRIATION: Year End Adjustments (carried over)