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21 Ms. Judith Mueller, Director of Public Works, said that higher rates could be charged, but low income families in older homes could be affected because of their inability to retrofit their homes with water conserving devices. Ms. Slaughter recommended that staff explore the possibility of making water saving devices available at low or no cost. Responding to a question from Ms. Richards, Ms: Scott said that the University of Virginia is charged a separate rate and they maintain their own line system. Ms. Slaughter asked if a biological study of the impact of the City's sewer lines on the Rivanna River has been conducted. Ms. Mueller said she will look into the matter and provide information to Council. It was agreed that the first reading of the utility rate ordinance would be held at the next meeting. ORDINANCE: TAXICAB ORDINANCE REVISIONS (2nd reading) Mr. O'Connell said that two meetings have been held with taxicab drivers, one following the last Council meeting, and as a result of the issues raised, three changes are recommended: omit the requirement to post telephone numbers; provide an appeal to the City Manager or his designee for denied registrations; and change the number of points to 12 which would cause a driver to lose his registration. Mr. Clyde Gouldman, City Attorney, suggested that either a telephone number or valid address be required to be posted on the cabs in order to allow someone to seek a cab or make a complaint. On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, the ordinance was unanimously amended to include Mr. Gouldman's suggestion. On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Richards, the ordinance was unanimously amended to provide an appeal to the City Manager or his designee. Ms. Richards made a motion to limit points to 12 for taxicab driver, and Mr. Toscano seconded the motion. Mr. Cox asked how many taxicab drivers would be affected by the 12 point limit, and said that he feels taxicab drivers deserve the Council's trust. Mr. Gouldman said he did not know how many drivers would be affected by the limit. Ms. Richards said she feels Council owes it to the public to make sure taxicab drivers are safe. The amendment approving the 12 point limit was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Richards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano. Noes: Mr. Cox. Mr. Gouldman proposed that the ordinance track state law and delete the word "fixed." On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Slaughter, Council unanimously amended the ordinance by deleting "fixed." The ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDA1NING ARTICLES I AND II OF CHAPTER 32 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) RELATING TO REGISTRATION, INSPECTION AND FEES FOR VEHICLES FOR HIRE," as amended, which was offered at the April 21st meeting, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Cox, Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Richards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano. Noes: None.