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249 <br /> <br />ordinance. <br /> <br /> Mr. Gou!dman stated that Delegate Mitchell Van Yahres <br />has recommended that the Council approve two versions of the <br />proposed change so that the subcommittee considering the <br />matter can decide which one to recommend. Mr. Gouldman <br />stated that the first version would allow into evidence <br />calibration tests to ensure the accuracy of the noise meters, <br />similar to speedometer calibration, and the second version <br />would resemble the State statute for calibration of radar <br />equipment. Mr. Gouldman stated that the Charter change would <br />apply only to Charlottesville. <br /> <br />The public hearing was opened. <br /> <br /> Ms. Waters stated that Mr. Nick Page of the Venable <br />neighborhood, and Mr. James King were unable to attend the <br />public hearing, but~had called in support of the proposed <br />Charter change. <br /> <br /> As there was no one to speak, the public hearing was <br />closed. <br /> <br /> Mr. Gouldman recommended that the section of the bill <br />making the charter change an emergency law which would go <br />into effect on January 31st be struck as it would require a <br />higher vote by the General Assembly. Mr. Gouldman <br />recommended that the Council approve both versions of the <br />bill, but indicate a preference for the bill marked lA. <br /> <br /> On motion by Mr. Vandever, seconded by Mr. Towe, the <br />Council unanimously approved versions lA and lB, striking the <br />emergency clause from both, and indicated a preference for <br />lA. <br /> <br />STAFF REPORT: LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE <br /> <br /> Mr. Hendrix stated that it was staff's recommendation <br /> that the following legislative changes be requested for the <br /> 1989 General Assembly session: 1) noise ordinance discussed <br /> previously; 2) the addition of Charlottesville to the <br /> communities that are given authority to pro-rate personal <br /> property tax; 3) clarify the overlay historic preservation <br /> zone on certain arterial streets; and 4) give Charlottesville <br /> the authority to allow inspection of rental property when <br /> there is a change in tenants. <br /> <br /> Mr. Vandever stated that the Housing Task Force has <br />recommended that changes be requested regarding control of <br />boarded up houses, but Mr. Hendrix recommended that this <br />specific issue not be pursued this year because the City has <br />a considerable amount of authority regarding boarded up <br />houses, and it is doubtful that the General Assembly would <br />adopt such a change at this time. <br /> <br /> Mr. Gouldman stated that the City has the authority to <br />condemn boarded up houses if they are unsafe, but there are <br />constitutional concerns involved with condemning boarded up <br />houses which are merely unsightly. <br /> <br /> Responding to a question from Ms. Waters, Mr. Gouldman <br />stated that the Housing Authority could acquire buildings <br />considered to be urban blight. ~ <br /> <br /> Mr. Hendrix stated that some discussion had occurred <br />regarding requesting authority to license fraternities under <br />the category of boarding houses, but it was not recommended <br />that this area be Pursued at this time. <br /> <br /> Mr. Buck recommended that the staff and Planning and <br />Coordinating Council pursue the possibility of supporting <br />legislation giving the University the authority to regulate <br />fraternities and limiting the University's liability with <br /> <br /> <br />