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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Ms. Kelsey Schlein said that the comprehensive plan is the main tool to document the <br />growth in the community. The maps are inconsistent with the stated goals. Look beyond parking <br />and take into consideration the people in housing. Mr. Jeffery Fogel said that there are many lies. He said that he wants to compare the raw data for stop and frisk and said that he does not trust the Police Chief. Mr. Fogel commented on <br />Chief Thomas' retirement/ leaving after the August 2017. He commented that Mr. Thomas was <br />paid $200,000 to not speak about the events of August 12, 2017 and said that the contract needs to be opened up for public inspection. He wants to hear Mr. Thomas' version of the Heaphy report. <br />Mr. Dan Rosensweig, said that he appreciates the City Council and Staff putting time into <br />updating the Standards and Design Manual. He gave the history of the Standards and Design Manual and listed the deficiencies of the update to the Standards and Design Manual. He asked that the vote by delayed until the Planning Commission and CADRE could provide feedback. Mr. Bellamy said that it is fair. Ms. Hill said that the staff will provide an update and that there <br />will be a joint work session. Council will not be voting on this item this evening. <br /> Mr. Brad Sloken said that the City's current Green Outlook lists the main effort as Green Infrastructure. The first item under Green Infrastructure is listed as storm water management and according to the city's website that there has been a lot of effort over the years to update the <br />infrastructure. However, he brought pictures that were posted to Twitter showing several areas <br />around the City being completely submerged. Last year the former Mayor signed up for two Climate Initiatives. The City's commitment is 10% reduction in greenhouse emission by 2035, however, that will not be enough. He encouraged City Council to view climate change as a security issue that effects the most vulnerable populations. <br /> <br />Mr. Peter Krebs with the Piedmont Environmental Council. Gave a shout out to the kids that walked to school last week. He heard that kids are continuing to walk to school. Planning Commission is having a meeting on October 17th (Wednesday) 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm to discuss a walkable and bike-able region. Mr. Krebs also endorsed the Food Equity Initiative. <br /> <br />Ms. Rosia Parker asked when the slave plaques will be put in place. When are the slave blocks going to be erected. She wants Ms. Galvin to keep her word. Ms. Parker said that she is disappointed with Mr. Murphy that he spoke up for the UVA student at the last meeting. She also said that she is not happy with the Chief Brackney and wants her to stop lying to the Black and <br />Brown people of Charlottesville. She said that the people of the community will save themselves. <br /> Ms. Galvin responded to Ms. Parker and said that the City passed a resolution to redesign the whole downtown parks. Since that time the courts have put a stop on a lot of the City's activity. Asked Mr. Murphy if there is a way to break the resolution apart; the plaques are <br />outside the parks and is willing to break the resolution apart so that certain portions of the <br />redesign can move forward. Ms. Galvin said that she is reluctant to break the resolution apart and exclude the parks due to the fact that the public will get different community engagement initiatives.