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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Monday, April 21, 2003 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 - 3712 o f the Virginia Code BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - April 21, 2003 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. On motion by Ms. Richards, seconded by Mr. Lynch, Council voted (Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None.) to meet in closed session for discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, locate don River Road and on South Street, where discussion in an open 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; for consultation with legal counsel pertaining to probable litigation, where such consultation in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the City, and regarding the negotiation of cost - sharing contracts (1) with the Albemarle County Ser vice Authority; and (2) with Albemarle County and the University of Virginia, as authorized by Section 2.2 - 3711(A)(7); and for discussion and consideration of appointments to City boards and commissions as authorized by Section 2.2 - 3711(A)(1) of the Virgi nia Code. COUNCIL CHAMBER - April 21, 2003 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS : LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE PROCLAMATION Mr. Cox presented the "Live Your Best Life" Proclamation. PUBLIC Mr. Kenneth Jackson, 712 Ridge Street, said he was shocked at the new fees and increases approved by Council, and said Council needs to do what the public needs. He said things will change in the next Council election. Ms. Monica Vieira, 2316 Fontaine Avenue, spoke out against the Fontaine Avenue widening. She said she was told by City officials that the project is on the back burner, but said it is not on the Department of Transportation's bac k burner as they have sent residents a letter regarding acquisition of right of way. Ms. Vieira said the plans presented by VDOT appear different than what Council approved. Ms. Vieira asked Council to stop the project as it will take a lot of her proper ty. Ms. Kimberly Parr, 2307 Fontaine Avenue, expressed agreement with Ms. Vieira. She said a large tree on her property is in jeopardy because of the proposed construction and land is in danger of being lost. Ms. Parr asked Council to work with the nei ghborhood. Mr. Peter Kleeman, 407 Hedge Street, said he hopes the City can find a way to th use some of the grant funds for Court Square to make a pocket park on 6 Street and to close the street to traffic.