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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Monday, December 15, 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 - 37 12 of the Virginia Code BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - December 15, 2003 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Absent: Mr. Caravati. On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Schilling, Council voted to meet in closed session (Ayes: Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. Absent: Mr. Caravati) for discussion and consideration of the disposition o f publicly held real property located (1) at the intersection of McIntire and Harris Roads, and (2) on West Main Street and Elsom 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; and for consultation with legal counsel regarding the negotiation of the terms and conditions of an agreement with the University of Virginia as authorized by Section 2.2 - 3711(A)(7) of the Vir ginia Code. On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Schilling, Council certified by the following vote (Ayes: Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. Absent: Mr. Caravati) that to the best of each Council Member's knowledge, onl y public business matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and identified in the motion convening the closed session were heard, discussed or considered in the closed session. COUNCIL CHAMBER - December 15, 2003 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Absent: Mr. Caravati. PUBLIC Mr. Jock Yellott, 311 E. Market Street, said Council should talk to a lawyer about the legality of conveying property via an easement for the Meadowcreek Parkway. Mr. Yellott said that there is case law showing that the Mayor may have veto power even though the City Charter does not grant a veto power. Mr. Yellott said a three fourths vote is required for a permanent change in property use and recommended that Council ask for a legal opinion from A. E. Dick Howard. Mr. Derek Vanderlinde, 713 Palatine Avenue, spoke against the transit terminal. He said he has not receive d answer to question he has posed regarding a traffic study of th th closing 7 Street, where will the Dogwood Festival go if 7 Street is closed, where else will the mall be crossed, where will the extra cost for the project come from; and where will tourists park. He suggested that mini terminals be installed instead. He said this is not a necessary project and will not help the people it is intended to help. He suggested using the south side of Water Street as a new terminal, using the space occupied by A CAC, which has announced that it may relocate, as a waiting area. Mr. Lin Shopa, 1439 Westwood Road, said that what he has seen of the McIntire Park plan is exciting and he is enthusiastic about opening up the park to wider uses. He supported rapid move ment toward this type of use. He said the Kellytown Neighborhood Association supports these plans. He suggested that the project start with the trail