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145 Mr. Madison Spencer, 108 2nd St., S.E., urged Council to consider allowing vehicular crossing of the downtown mall because of the confusing street arrangement in the downtown area. Mr. Spencer stated that such crossings are successful in other communities. Mr. John Siedler, 2010 Hessian Road, stated that he has heard little about the City's efforts to reduce expenditures, has heard nothing from the Blue Ribbon Commission which was to have been appointed, and has not seen any information on the financial implications of parking recommendations made by the Planning Commission. Mr. Siedler also recommended that one-way traffic on 4th Street, S.E., south of Water Street be enforced and that other laws, such as appropriate use of trash stickers, be equally enforced. Mr. Vandever stated that the Citizens Advisory Commission for Efficient Government has been meeting since September and will be making a preliminary report in early January and Mr. Toscano noted that in addition to the Advisory Commission, a citizens survey has been planned and small group discussions regarding the City's budget will be held throughout the community. CONSENT AGENDA On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Rev. Edwards, the following consent agenda items were unanimously approved, with the minutes of the October 10/11 meeting amended. a. Minutes of October 4, 8, and 10/11 RESOLUTION: State funding for computers for Commissioner of Revenue's Office ORDINANCE: "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING LYMAN STREET" (2nd reading) APPOINTMENTS: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS On motion by Ms. Daugherty, seconded by Rev. Edwards, Ms. Carolyn Davis was unanimously reappointed to a three- year term on the Community Development Block Grant Task Force. This term will expire on May 30, 1996. On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Mr. Toscano, Mr. Gib Akin was unanimously appointed to the MPO Technical Committee. On motion by Rev. Edwards, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, Mr. Gary O'Connell was unanimously appointed to the PACC Technical Committee. On motion by Rev. Edwards, seconded by Ms. Slaughter, Ms. Elizabeth Waters was unanimously appointed to fill an unexpired term on the Piedmont Virginia Community College Board. This term will expire on June 30, 1996. On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Slaughter, Council unanimously appointed Ms. Shirley Roberts to a three- year term on the Region Ten Community Services Board. This term will expire on June 30, 1996. On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Rev. Edwards, Council unanimously appointed Mr. Harry Henderson to serve a three-year term on the Social Development Commission. This term will expire on August 31, 1996. RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING LEASE ADDENDUM FOR OAR Ms. Pat Smith, Executive Director of Offender Aid and Restoration, requested that Council authorize a guarantee letter for OAR, in conjunction with Albemarle County, which