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96 Mr. Henry Silva said that four years ago he suggested naming a street after Martin Luther King, Jr. Mr. Silva said he would also support naming the street for Dr. Walker, and feels there are so many other deserving individuals. Mr. Silva said he agrees with comments made by Ms. White. Mr. Silva said that by default he feels the street should be named after Rebecca McGirmess. The public hearing was closed. Ms. Daugherty said that Council will take comments into consideration and will not vote on the proposal until the next meeting. Ms. Daugherty said that others wishing to express their opinion can contact Councilors prior to the next meeting or speak during matters by the public at the next meeting. Mr. Toscano asked about the process and asked if property owners along the street have been notified about the proposed name change. Ms. Daugherty said that people on 10th Street were notified by mail and she and Mr. Caravati went door to door along the corridor and left information about the proposal. Ms. Richards thanked ali those who spoke and said she found it very provocative. Ms. Richards noted that history is a messy process. Ms. Dwagherty noted that this street is not the only monument in the comity and explained that a Committee is in the process ofdeveloping criteria for consideration of names to be added to plaques on the Drewary Brown Bridge. PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: 'UTLITY RATES (2na reading) Mr. O'Connell reviewed the proposed rates. Mr. Caravati said he bas concerns that the incxease in capacity and system-wide improvements for the water system are accounted for appropriately in the City, County and University, and feels we need to look at it very closely. Ms. Richards said she agrees and is concerned that City users are having to pay for the University's expansion. Ms, Richards supported revisiting the arrangement with the University. Mr. Toscarxo said he assumes the CitY's representatives on the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority will take Council's concerns back to the Authority. Mr. O'Connell said theY will, but added that one of the things driving the expansion is sedimentation. Mr. O'Counell said that residents in each locality pay only for the water that they use. Mr. O'Co~.nell said an analysis has begun of the water system and agreements. Mr. Cox said that utility rate increases have been fairly moderate in the last few years with the exception of the water rate increase this year, and he is concerned where the rates are going in the next few years. Mr. Cox said he would like to make any increases more predictable. The public hearing was opened, but as there were no speakers, the public hearing was closed. PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE: DROUGHT MANAGEMENT Mr. Clyde Gouldman, City Attorney, said that the proposed ord'mance outlines a process for conservation of water during an emergency, which would need to be declared by Council. IV'tr. Gouldman said that hig~her water rates or a surcharge are included as part of the emergency measures, but said he feels that the better route may be temporary higher rates.