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5 two mailings had been sent to taxicab owners and one to taxicab drivers and a meeting was held on March 27th to discuss the proposed changes, with approximately 35 owners/drivers. Officer Palmateer noted that many of the items of discussion at the meeting dealt with issues other than the proposed ordinance. l~ff. Gouldman recommended a May 1 effective date for the ordinance so that there will not be a gap in registration. Mr~ Gouldman also recommended that the ordinance be changed to allow the fares to be set by the City Manager or reaffirmed annually by Council. On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Richards, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDAINING ARTICLES I AND II OF CHAPTER 32 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) RELATING TO REGISTRATION, INSPECTION AND FEES FOR VEHICLES FOR HIRE," with revisions reconunended by Mr. Gouldman, was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration, CONSENT AGENDA Ms. Richards noted that the cafe permit does not include a provision for securing the furniture, and Mr. Huja said that is not required for restaurants downtown. Ms. Richards asked if there are liability issues involved in using the stop stick which will be purchased with grant funds and if there is a record of successful use of such a device in other communities. Sgt. Ron Roberts, Charlottesville Police Department, said that police will be present at the site when a stop stick is used, and noted that it deflates tires very slowly so the safety issue is minimal. Sgt. Roberts noted that State Police have stop sticks in all their vehicles. Mr. Cox asked if the rezoning of the CSX parcel would have any impact on the sales price, and Mr. Gouldman said that the rezoning to M-1 would actually reduce the value of the property. On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, the following consent agenda items were unanimously approved: a. APPROPRIATION: $1,400 - Highway Safety Grant (2nd reading) BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the sum of $1,400.00 is hereby appropriated to expenditure account 11-270-041156 for the purpose of purchasing "Stop Sticks", devices which deflate the tires of fleeing suspects in police pursuits. Such appropriation shall be conditioned upon receipt of $1,400.00 from the Department of Motor Vehicles. b. APPROPRIATION: $1,500 - Traffic Safety Grant (2nd reading) BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the sum of $1,500.00 is hereby appropriated to expenditure account 11-270-041155 for the purpose of purchasing tint meters and accident reconstruction equipment. Such appropriation shall be conditioned upon receipt of $1,500.00 from the Department of Motor Vehicles. c. APPROPRIATION: d. APPROPRIATION: e. APPROPRIATION: $9,500 - Traffic Safety Grant (traffic calming) (carried over) $12,345 - Adult Companion Services Grant (carried over) $45,292 - Day Care Subsidy Grant (carried over)