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t42 Mr. Toscano asked if there are any decision points that will be coming up that deal with Albemarle County, and Mr. Caravati said the court study. Ms. Richards said she would like to discuss land use planning with the Board. The topics and thming for various meetings was discussed. Mr. Lynch expressed concern that the Corridor Study steering committee did not include any neighborhood representatives. Mr. Toscano noted that several charrettes were held about the Corridor Study that were open to the public. Mr. Lynch said several of the studies being done are unbalanced with regard to neighborhood association representation. Ms. Richards said she would tike Council to hear about the First Cities Project and the VML study of the structure of state and local taxes. Mr. Caravati said that additional information on the Meadowcreek Parkway wilt be available in September and the transportation work session should be held once that is received. Ms. Richards noted that workforce development issues are not included. Mr. Lynch questioned the need for a facilitator at the meetings, but Mr. Caravati said he feels it Will be helpful for Council. ORDNANCE: CLOS1NG OF LEANDER AVENUE AND 12 FOOT ALLEY OFF AVON STREET On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Richards, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF LEANDER AVENUE AND A 12 FOOT ALLEY BETWEEN AVON STREET AND SIXTH STREET" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. RESOLUTION: RENEWiNG SIDEWALK CAFI~ FOR ESCAFE RESTAURANT Mr. O'Connell said that the renewal of the sidewalk caf~ for Escafe Restaurant was deferred from the last meeting so that the issue of the width between the two caf~ settings could be settled, noting that the cafe was encroaching into the public space. Ms. Richards said she has received some complaints from pedestrians that the passage is too narrow, and she appealed to the owners to see this does not happen. On motion by Mr. Toscano, secOnded by Mr. Lynch, the resolution renewing the caf~ permit for Escafe Restaurant was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano. Noes: None. Absent: Mr. Cox. WHEREAS, Douglas Smith has applied to citY Council for a permit to operate an outdoor caf6 on the pedestrian mall at 102 Old Preston Avenue in connection with the operation of his duly licensed restaurant (Eastern Standard/Escafe); and WHEREAS, this Cotmcil fmds that the proposed outdoor caf6 is in keeping with the intent of the pedestrian mall, can add significantly to successful commerce in the downtown area, will not unreasonably restrict the movement of pedestrian traffic and will not endanger the public health, safety or welfare; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that Douglas Smith is hereby granted a permit to operate an outdoor caf6 on the pedestrian mall at 102 Old Preston Avenue, subject to the following conditions and terms: