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222 grandfathered in R-t districts are being expanded to four bedroom units with exterior renovations. On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Mr. Caravati, the ordinance emitled "ANORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDAINING SECTION 34-138 OF ,aRTICLE IV, AND SECTION 34-581 OF ARTICLE XXVIII, OF CHAPTER 34 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BY-RIGHT USES IN R-1 DISTRICTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR HISTORIC REHABILITATION TAX CREDITS" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. PUBLIC Mr. Sm Armstrong applauded the PHAR group for their efforts to spur housing in the region. M.r. Armstrong said that the Piedmont Housing Alliance has been advocating for combining HOME funds in the region, and suggested that half of the funds be combined in order to lessen the impact on small non-profit organizations who receive HOME funds Mr. Armm~ng said PI-IA has been working with the Jefferson Area Board for Aging on increasing rural elderly housing. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. O'Cormelt said that the two-waying of Marketing Street will occur in the next few weeks. Mr. O'Cormell said that a Government Services Fair will take place on October 8th and City departments will provide informmion on what services the City provides. Ms. Richards said that the Metropolitan Plamn_ing Organization has been working with JABA to make use of City buses more friendly and bus buddies arc being provided for senior citizens. Ms. Richards said she would also like to see school children encouraged to ride buses. Ms. Richards acknowledged receipt of a copy ora letter from Social Services Advisory Committee Chair Marion Rabinowitz to the state regarding a decrease in state funding for day eare for VIEW clients. Ms. Richards said she would like to request that the City's state representatives look into the matter. Councilors agreed and Ms. Daugherty said she will contact the state legislators. The meet~ was adjourned. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL WILL BE HELD AT t 1:45 a.n~ ON Friday, October 8, 1999 IN THE Buford School. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Luncheon meeting with School Board BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox (signed) BUFORD SCHOOL - October 8, 1999 Council met in speciaI session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Caravati, Ms. Daugherty, Mr. Toscano. Absent: Mr. Cox and Ms. Richards. Ms. Daugherty introduced Ms. Rochelle Smalt-Toney, the City's new Assistant City Manager.