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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday, September 3, 2002 AT 6:00 p.m. IN THE Second Floor Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Closed session as provided by Section 2.2 - 37 12 of the Virginia Code BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - September 3, 2002 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. Absent: Ms. Richards. On motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by Mr. Schilling, Council voted (Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. Absent for vote: Mr. Lynch. Absent: Ms. Richards) to meet in closed session for discussion and considerati on of prospective candidates for employment and appointments to City boards and commissions as authorized by Section 2.2 - 3711(A)(1) of the Virginia Code; and for discussion and consideration of the disposition of City air rights over Emmet Street, where di scussion in an pen meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the City, as authorized by Section 2.2 - 3711(A)(3) of the Virginia Code. COUNCIL CHAMBER - September 3, 2002 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. Absent: Ms. Richards. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS : GYN CANCER AWARENESS PROCLAMATION; CREDENTIALED CITY MANAGER Mr. Cox read a proclamation proclaiming September as Gyneco logic Cancer Awareness Month. Mr. Cox announced that Mr. O'Connell has become a credentialed City Manager through the International City Manager's Association. PUBLIC Ms. Helena Devereux, Chair of the Preservation Committee of Citizens for Jefferson S chool, said that she had recently written Councilors about the need to protect the Jefferson School building and materials inside while plans are being developed for its future. Ms. Devereux also asked that no changes be made to the building until its his toric characteristics are documented, and when changes are made, that historic guidelines be followed. Ms. Devereux said this will be important should historic tax credits be pursued. Ms. Ida Lewis, a member of the Jefferson School Alumni Association, t hanked the Mayor, City Manager and Assistant City Manager for their help during the Jefferson School reunion this past weekend. Mr. Michael Crafaik, 312 7 1/2 Street, S.W., expressed concern that the proposed development of 225 rental apartments in Fifev ille will have a big impact on the neighborhood. Mr. Crafaik said this development does not line up with the transition zone or the Comprehensive Plan and neighbors were not properly contacted about the development. Mr. Paul Long, 1410 Grady Avenue, exp ressed concern about the lack of a drug and alcohol detoxification unit in Charlottesville and said the City should establish one.