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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Monday, December 1, 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 of the Virginia Code BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - December 1, 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 Mr. Schilling, 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 of the annual performance evaluation of the City Manager, an d for discussion of appointments to City boards and commissions, as authorized by Section 2.2.3711(A)(1) of the Virginia Code; and for consultation with legal counsel regarding the proposed use of property at Fifth and Water Streets, which requires the pro vision of legal advice by such counsel, as authorized by Section 2.2 - 3711(A)(7) of the Virginia Code. COUNCIL CHAMBER - December 1, 2003 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, M s. Richards, Mr. Schilling. PUBLIC Mr. Rich Collins, 108 Wilson Court, said that he has read that Councilors are set to convey land for the Meadowcreek Parkway via an easement. He said the state constitution requires four votes to sell land and feels t his is an evasion of the constitution. Mr. Collins said provisions in the letter Council sent to VDOT have not been met. Mr. Toby Reiter, 207 B Douglas Avenue, opposed the Meadowcreek Parkway. He said we need to focus on transportation routes that alre ady exist, improvements to Route 29 need to be done; improvements need to be made to intersections. He said conveying land via an easement is not proper procedure. Ms. Betty Amos, 1501 Chesapeake Street, asked that Council study and develop a process fo r dealing with unlicensed construction contractors instead of placing the burden of investigation and enforcement on homeowners and asked that Council study and develop a process for coordinating information and activities of Charlottesville offices. She said she has problems with Neighborhood Development Services and has received a warrant and notices from them. She asked Council to revoke regulations governing grass height, hedge location and height, and other uses of property in the City. Mr. Tim H ulbert, 2246 Brandywine Drive, representing the Chamber of Commerce, said that Council has done nothing premature regarding the Meadowcreek Parkway. He said the plans of the majority of Council have been misrepresented and he is disappointed over that. H e said Meadowcreek Parkway is the Chamber's highest priority and will make a beautiful front door to the City. He said that the assessment of the property is being greatly exaggerated. He asked that the campaign of misinformation stop. He said it is unr easonable and irresponsible to hold up the project and asked that the property be conveyed and that Council move forward. Ms. Karen Firehock, Planning Commission member and Chair of the City's Stream Protection Task Force, supported a stormwater utility to fund improvements to streams.