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t86 requirement for street closings would be overriden by the absence of harm which would be created by the closing. Mr. Toscano noted that the neighborhood was legally protected by the covenant described by Mr. Gouldman. Ms. Daugherty stated that she felt the benefit in closing the street would be to provide security to the neighborhood. Ms. Slaughter questioned why the City keeps streets which are not actual streets. On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF FLORENCE ROAD" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. ORDINANCE: EFFECTIVE DATE FOR AMENDMENT TO REAL ESTATE AND RENT RELIEF PROGRAM Mr. O'Connell explained that when Council had recently amended the real estate and rent relief program to change the eligibility criteria an effective date had not been included and the proposed ordinance would make the amendment effective July 1, 1992. On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Rev. Edwards, the ordinance entitled !'AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVED JUNE 1, 1992, RELATED TO REAL ESTATE. TAX RELIEF AND RENTAL RELIEF FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. PUBLIC There were no matters by the public. OTHER BUSINESS Rev. Edwards requested that the Mayor write a letter to the Parks and Recreation Department staff commending them for the successful Mardi Gras event in Tonsler Park on July 18th and added that he hoped it would become an annual event. Mr. Toscano noted that the City has received a check for $55,000 from Adelphia Cable and Adelphia has signed the franchise agreement. Mrl Toscano explained that a citizen committee will be appointed in the near'future to advise Council on cable issues. Mr. Toscano expressed concern about the need for education about recycling options and other ways for citizens to reduce their sOlid waste and stressed the need to develop alternatives for yard waste, Mr. Toscano stated that downtown merchants have expressed conCern about their options for recycling. Mr. O'Connell explained that a meeting is scheduled on July 27th to discuss recYcling alternatives with downtown merchants. ~ . ~ Ms. Slaughter stated that she felt the signs needed to be made clearer at the McIntire Recycling Center. Mr. Toscano stated that he felt it would be useful to have a timeline for when various issues such as yard waste will be addressed. Mr. Toscano recognized Mr. Nick Johnson, reporter for the Daily Progress, who will be leaving Charlottesville to attend graduate school. Mr. O'Connell announced that a public hearing will be held on July 21st to discuss the route of the urban water