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187 <br /> <br />PUBLIC <br /> <br /> MS. Suzie Walden, a City resident, requested that <br />Council pass a resolution condemning the movie, "The Last <br />Temptation of Christ" as religious bigotry. <br /> <br /> Rev. Edwards stated that while he opposes the movie, he <br />feels that opposition encourages attendance at the movie. <br /> <br /> Mr. Towe stated that he opposes the showing of "The <br />Last Temptation of Christ" in Charlottesville. <br /> <br /> Mr. Buck stated that while he respected the rights of <br />individuals to express their individual opinions, he felt it <br />would be inappropriate for Council to become involved with <br />limiting freedom of expression, especially in the home of <br />Thomas Jefferson. <br /> <br /> Mr. Vandever agreed that it would violate the first <br />amendment for Council to become involved with banning the <br />movie. <br /> <br /> Ms. Waters stated that she did not feel it was the role <br />of City government to legislate freedom of expression. <br /> <br />PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE RELATING TO PERMIT PARKING ZONES AND <br />REGULATIONS <br /> <br /> Mr. Clyde Gouldman, City Attorney, highlighted the <br />following major changes or statements in the proposed <br />ordinance: 1) Council would make the final decision <br />regarding new permit parking zones; 2) a survey would be <br />conducted which would need to show a 75% occupancy rate and <br />50% commuter traffic in order for an area to qualify for <br />permit parking~ 3') the existing permit parking zones <br />throughout the City would be reaffirmed; 4) a definition and <br />purpose section would be included; and 5)the petition of <br />residents would be made advisory only. <br /> <br />The public hearing was opened. <br /> <br /> Mr. Gib Akin, President of the North Downtown Residents <br />Association, stated that the NDRA Board supports the <br />proposed regulations and ordinance, but requested that the <br />zone previously recommended by the Traffic Engineer be <br />included in order to provide immediate relief on 8th Street. <br />Mr. Akin noted concern that the 50% commuter occupancy <br />requirement which would be established through a random <br />survey, might not reflect the real parking situation in <br />certain areas. <br /> <br /> Mr. Buck stated that since a previous parking study <br />revealed that the downtown business area lacks at least 600 <br />parking spaces, he would oppose adding new zones in the <br />downtown area until additional commercial spaces are <br />provided, and recommended that this recommendation be <br />addressed in the public hearing. <br /> <br /> Ms. Waters stated that the changes to the ordinance <br />proposed by the City Attorney were being made to strengthen <br />the legality of the ordinance and recommended that Mr. <br />Buck's opposition to adding new parking zones be considered <br />at a later time when additional public notice could be <br />given. <br /> <br /> Mr. Akin stated that downtown residents need relief for <br />the parking situation prior to the creation of new spaces. <br /> <br /> Mr. John Wheeler of 505 8th Street stated that he was <br />concerned with the 50% commuter requirement. <br /> <br />Ms. Waters replied that a random survey of 8th.Street <br /> <br /> <br />