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125 COUNCIL CHAMBER October 4, 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 Ms. Cynthia McNarey, representing the Virginia Festival of American Film, encouraged Council and the public to participate in the Festival scheduled for October 28 - 31. Mr. John Gaines, 214 9th St.t N.E., asked that he be provided with a report on the status of the West Main Street report; questioned whether a public vote would be held on the issue of town reversion; and asked what amount of money has been spent in the 10th and Page neighborhood out of the capital improvement fund. Ms. Slaughter explained that the City and University are in the midst of writing a-~tatement of intent regarding West Main Street and once a draft is available it will be put out for public input. Ms. Slaughter added that the Planning Commission is in the process of discussing the issue of conservation districts and the matter will be taken to residents of the neighborhoods adjacent to West Main Street. Mr. Toscano stated that the "design notebook" for the West Main Street corridor is being refined by the Board of Architectural Review and announced that a nursing grant has been received by the Housing Authority which will provide additional health services in Westhaven. Mr. Gary O'Connell, Deputy City Manager, noted that many of the zoning amendments which will be discussed by Council later in the meeting are a result of the West Main Street report. Mr. Tom Hill, Box 2941, stated that he was incredulous about Council consideration of the town reversion issue and felt it was an admission of failure on the part of Council to properly manage the finances of the City. Mr. Vandever stated that he did not feel Mr. Hill's comments were legitimate, noted that Council has yet to discuss the issue of town reversion, and that he hoped to continue efforts to look at possible consolidation of services with Albemarle County. Mr. Paul Briert owner of a business on Stewart Street, stated that he felt the ~ew-solid waste collection routes were a major improvement and congratulated the Public Works staff for designing the new routes. Mr. Toscano noted that the new routes were developed as part of the gainsharing program in Public Works. CONSENT AGENDA Responding to request by Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Clyde Gou!dman, City Attorney, briefly reviewed the history of the City's involvement in developing the Omni Hotel and explained that the City's investment in the project is now better protected. On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, the following consent agenda items were unanimously approved: a. Minutes of September 20 b. APPROPRIATION: $4,i95 - from Albemarle COunty for Therapeutic Recreation (carried over)