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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Monday, September 20, 2004 AT 6:00 p.m. IN THE Second Floor Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Closed session as provided in Section 2.2-3712 of the Virginia Code BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - September 20, 2004 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. On motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by Mr. Schilling, Council voted (Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. Absent for the vote: Mr. Lynch) to meet in closed session for discussion, consideration and interviews of prospective candidates for appointment to City boards and commissions as authorized by Section 2.2-371 i(A)(1) of the Virginia Code; for discussion of the disposition of publicly held real property at the following locations: the corner of Forest Street and Charlton Avenue, and adjacent to the entrance to McIntire Business Park at Harris and Allied Streets, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating strategy of the City, as authorized by Section 2.2-371 l(A)(3) of the Virginia Code; and for discussion of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, located on East High Street, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating strategy of the City, as authorized by Section 2.2-371 l(A)(3) of the Virginia Code. The closed session was continued until after the regular meeting. COUNCIL CHAMBER- September 20, 2004 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH; RESIDENTS' RIGHTS WEEK Dr. Brown presented the Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Residents' Rights Week proclamation. PUBLIC Mr. David Blount, Legislative Liaison for the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, outlined the process for developing the legislative program for the TJPDC. He said it will continue to include action items and continuing concerns, including, education, transportation, and tax structure issues. He said his goal is to have a draft available in early October, with approval in November to coordinate with the City's legislative program. He asked that Councilors provide any ideas for the program to him within ten days. Mr. Jim Peterson, outgoing Executive Director of Region Ten Community Services Board, introduce incoming Executive Director Phil Campbell. Mr. Campbell said that he has found the Charlottesville community to be very friendly and it is obvious to him that Region Ten is a part of the fabric of the community. Mr. Peter Kleeman, 407 Hedge Street, referring to the issue of ticketing vehicles that do not display a decal, said it is crazy to issue tickets on the chance they may be in violation of the City's ordinance. He said it is the City's responsibility to do its