BELLEVUE CIVIC ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES - JULY 17, 2001

President Tim Pfohl opened the meeting that was called specifically to review the plans of the Crisis Pregnancy Center at 4100 Brook Road. Tim introduced Bruce Kemp, Executive Director since March of 2001 for Crisis Pregnancy Center (CPC). Mr. Kemp explained the following about the CPC organization in Richmond and their plans for the 4100 Brook Road site acquisition: Founded in 1983 Since that time, served 16,500 women for the ministry of Christian women 90% of budget is from individuals and Churches 9 women seen per day at current site The philosophy is "Pro Woman and Pro Choice". The primary service that will be made available at the Brook Road site is ultrasound. There are 13 parking spaces with the property, but will try to lease additional parking from Tommy DeSoto. Special use permit goes with the building; if they sold or left the building, the special use permit would convey to the next tenant. Material goods collections are also part of their services in order to provide clothing and other goods for pregnant women and their babies. They average 13 visits per week at their current site. The age of the population served is 33% teenagers and 50% in their 20’s. 66% are not pregnant. Will soon be offering abstinence training. Want to be a good neighbor and will participate in patrol activities. City Councilman Bill Johnson was introduced next by Tim Pfohl. Mr. Johnson’s remarks included the following: Mr. Johnson spoke of a family example that supported the need for an organization like CPC. He said that "Camelot in the City" couldn’t be provided. The zoning procedures for social services agencies are difficult. The services are needed and they have to be provided somewhere. A special use permit process is available for this reason. Tim Pfohl then introduced Delegate Viola Baskerville. Ms. Baskerville’s comments included the following: She has received a lot of emails on this issue. Special use permit process is available. Watch it closely and carefully.

Tim Pfohl then asked for the meeting attendees to express their concerns about CPC’s proposed use of 4100 Brook Road and their thoughts about the special use permit. The concerns are summarized below: CPC’s plan for operation includes evening and weekend hours. See proposed schedule below: o Monday through Saturday services o Classes every Monday night from 6-8:30 p.m. with 24 participants o Classes on Tuesday and Thursday nights 2x a year

The 13 parking spaces did not appear adequate for CPC’s plan for operation. Additional parking spaces have not been secured. The material goods collections program raises concern in terms of the physical upkeep. The lack of compromise through the initial planning process on the part of CPC is a concern.

Tim Pfohl then asked the meeting attendees to express their opinion of the proposal as presented by CPC through a show of hands. The vote was: = In favor of CPC proposal = Opposed to CPC proposal

9 = Undecided about CPC proposal 66 = Total vote

It was noted that Ginter Park Residents Association was opposed to CPC’s plan based on the weekly hours, lack of detail about the operation of the 24 hour hotline, traffic impact, lack of specifics about the material goods program, the level of existing social service programs in the North Side of Richmond, and the questionable need for North Side given the proximity of the Cary Street site.

Submitted by:

Kathleen Sadler, Secretary