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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Thursday, February 8, 2007 AT 5:00 p.m. IN THE Basement Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Work Session on Vision Themes: “A Connected Community” and “A Green City” BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox BASEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM – February 8, 2007 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. A Connected Community Councilors indicated they were satisfied with the statement for the vision theme “A Connected Community.” Mr. Lynch said he thinks a major strategy is missing: working with the County, U. Va. and the community to create and promote a regional road network. It was suggested that this be added as Strategy #VI. Strategy I: Regional advocacy campaign to improve all modes in transportation the State. Mr. Lynch said there should be a process to ensure the City and County have a presence at the General Assembly deliberations to try to get relief. Ms. Hamilton said she thinks the transportation group that was established was an important group. Mr. Lynch said we should make sure Senator Deeds and Delegate Toscano know that the City and County are getting the short end of the stick with regard to transportation funding. Ms. Hamilton said that Charlottesville is a bottleneck for traffic, but is not getting extra funds. Mr. Norris asked if the transportation group could be reconvened. Mr. Lynch said we should initiate specific lobbying efforts with the General Assembly. He said he does not disagree with the action plan, we just need to do it. Ms. Hamilton suggested a joint letter of support form the City and County. Mr. Lynch suggested an action plan of working specifically with Albemarle County to go lobby the General Assembly for transportation funding. Dr. Brown said he would like it to be larger than just Albemarle County. Mr. Lynch said there are specific things to do, and said we have to do some of the design and advocacy for the eastern connector. Ms. Hamilton said we need to officially discuss the regional transportation issue. Dr. Brown asked if it would be better to say that we encourage more joint meetings.