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The public hearing was closed, but as there were no speakers, the pffvtic hearing was closed. Mr. Toscano expressed concern about the restriction on washing of houses and the impact that could have on someone who has planned to paint their house, and Mr, Gouldman ~d that appeals can he made to the City Manager in certain circmnstances such as this. Mr. Toscano also expressed concern that the proposed moratorium on water connections after declaration of an emergency could create big problems financially for builders, and unless an appeal is allowed, CoUncil may want to rethink this. Mr. Caravati said he agrees this couM he problematic, and asked what would he the criteria for an appeal. Mr. Caravati also said that imposing higher rates on all customers would be regressive. Mm Caravati asked how industrial customers would be dealt with. Ms. Richards said it appears that the ordinance allows the City Manager to use his judgment to enact some but not all of the options, and said she feels discretion is built into the ordinance. Mr. Toscano said that the more restrictive measures could be made subject to Council approval. Mr. Toscano moved the ordinance entitled "~ ORDINAl,ICE ADDING A NEW SECTION 31-125 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1990, AS AMENDED, FOR CONSERVATION OF WATER DURING EMERGENCIES," with the more restrictive measures subject to CoUncil approved, Ms. Richards seconded the motion, and it was carried over to the next meeting for consideration. REPORT: LIVING WAGE PROPOSAL APPROPRIATIQN: $76,982 - LIVING WAGE RESOLUTION: $8 MINIMUM PAY RATE RESOLUTION: CHALLENGING AREA EMPLOYEES TO PAY LIVING WAGE Mr. O'Connell explained that at the request of CoUncil, staff, two Council Members and interested parties met to discuss the proposal that Council adopt an ordinance that would require all contract employees be paid a living wage. Mr. O'Connell said that the following initial recommendations are made. One, increase the pay for all City employees, including season, part-time, and temporary, to $8 an hour. This appropriation would come out of the Council reserve. Second, adopt a resolution amending the City's pay plan to reflect this increase. Ms. Richards asked what effect this would have on next year~s budget, and Mr. O'Connell said that the total budget would increase by this amount, plus any increases. Mr. Cox said he feels this should be helpful in filling these jobs. Mr. Toscano moved the appropriation, Mr. Cox seconded the motion, and it was carried over to the next meeting for consideration. Mr. Caravati expressed some concern about spending that much of Council's reserve fund with other things, such as the Westhaven Clinic, that could come up. Mr. O'ConneI1 said that Council has the option of taking the funds bom the fund balance. Mr. Toscano said he feels it is appropriate to take the lands ~om Council reserve funds. On motion by Ms, Richards, seconded by Mr. Caravati, the resolution amending the City's pay plan was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration.