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90 COUNCIL CHAMBER - July 19, 1993 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Ms. Daugherty, Rev. Edwards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano, Mr. Vandever. PUBLIC Mr. Taft Williams, 604 I0 1/2 Street, spoke in opposition to Habitat for Humanity purchasing property at the corner of 10th and Grady Avenue in order to build low-income housing. Mr. Gary O'Connell, Deputy City Manager, stated that Habitat had explored purchasing two City owned lots and the Planning Commission had recommended the property on 10th and Grady as the most appropriate. Mr. Vandever noted that the purchase of the property by Habitat has not yet been.approved and a public hearing will be held on the matter when it comes before Council. Ms. Rou!hac Toledano, 100 South Street West, requested that the Council appropriate up to $10,000 to be set aside to review the Urban Design Plan for the two large squares bound by Water, South, Second Street West and Second Street East, west of the new City parking lot. Ms. Anne McFadden expressed outrage that the work on the Carver Recreation Center has not been completed in order for the Senior Nutrition Program to fully result its activities at the facility. Ms. McFadden also expressed concern about the negative impact of rental property across from her home. Mr. O'Connell explained that there had been a delay in the delivery of kitchen equipment at the Carver Recreation Center. Ms. Linda Peacock, Budget Administrator, stated that staff and the architect for the renovation will be meeting with participants of the Senior Nutrition Program later in the week to review the matter. CONSENT AGENDA The resolutions approving sidewalk cafes for restaurants on the Corner were deferred to the next meeting. On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Rev. Edwards, the following consent agenda items were unanimously approved. a. APPROPRIATION: $2,230 - Virginia Commission for the Arts Grant for Piedmont Council of the Arts and Virginia Discovery Museum (2nd reading) WHEREAS, the Virginia Commission for the Arts has notified the City of its grant award in the Local Government Challenge Grant category) now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that $1,115.00 of the amount reserved from such grant is hereby appropriated to Grants Fund expenditure account 11-042-071050 for use by the Piedmont Council for the Arts for its activities during the 1993-94 fiscal year, and $1,115.00 of the amount reserved from such grant is hereby appropriated to Grants Fund expenditure account 11-042-071060 for use by the Virginia Discovery Museum for its activities during the 1993-94 fiscal year. b. APPROPRIATION: Revised $16,000 Focus Loan Note (2nd reading) c. APPROPRIATION: $1,500 - Runaway Emergency Shelter