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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Monday, February 2, 2004 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 - February 2, 2004 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. Caravati, seconded by Mr. Schilling, Council voted (Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. Absent for the vote: Mr. Lynch) to meet in closed session for discussion and consideration of the acquisitio n of real properties on High Street and Park Street for the Juvenile Court expansion project, and on Avon Street for a public transit maintenance facility, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating st rategy of the City, as authorized by Section 2.2 - 3711(A)(3) of the Virginia Code; discussion and consideration of the sale of publicly held real property on Harris Street, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position o r negotiating strategy of the City, as authorized by Section 2.2 - 3711(A)(1) of the Virginia Code; discussion and consideration of prospective candidates for appointment to City boards and commissions, as authorized by Section 2.2 - 3711(A)(1) of the Virginia Code; and consultation with legal counsel regarding the negotiation of a cost - sharing agreement with Albemarle County for the Juvenile Court expansion project, as authorized by Section 2.2 - 3711(A)(7) of the Virginia Code. On motion by Mr. Caravati, seco nded by Mr. Lynch, Council certified by the following vote (Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None) that to the best of each Council Member's knowledge, only public business matters lawfully exempted from the ope n 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 - February 2, 2004 AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS Mr. Cox recogn ized the passing of well loved City Transit Manager, Helen Poore, and listed some of her many professional accomplishments. PUBLIC Mr. Peter Kleeman, 407 Hedge Street, said that because of assessment increases, it is becoming more difficult to take adva ntage of the rehabilitation tax incentive program offered by the City because the rehabilitation amount must be 25% of the total assessment. He suggested that Council change the threshold, either by setting an amount of money for improvements or set the i mprovements that qualify. Mr. Ben Bates, 106 Cameron Lane, said that the proposal to convey land for the Meadowcreek Parkway via an easement is a moral issue and an expedient and easy way out. He said the community deserves a strong commitment of a supe rmajority of Council. Mr. Alex Davis, Charlottesville resident, asked Council to consider alternatives to the Meadowcreek Parkway. He said the Parkway will increase traffic congestion on th McIntire and 5 Street, will make it hard for pedestrians and bik ers, will subsidize sprawl