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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Monday, April 2, 2007 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 – April 2, 2007 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Norris, Council voted to meeting in closed session (Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None) for consultation with legal counsel for the provision of legal advice pertaining to probable litigation involving the collapse of the Juvenile Court building wall, in which the City will be a party, and for advice regarding the City Council’s position and strategy in negotiating an agreement with Albemarle County for the sharing of costs for solid waste disposal, as authorized by Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Virginia Code; and for discussion and consideration of appointment of specific individuals to City boards and commissions, as authorized by Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Virginia Code. On motion by Mr. Taliaferro, seconded by Mr. Lynch, Council certified by the following vote (Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None) that to the best of each Council Member's knowledge, only 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 – April 2, 2007 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. Brown said that Mr. Taliaferro has suggested that an oversight committee be created to address the Rescue Squad response time issues and to move forward in a thoughtful and cooperative way. He said he will bring up the composition of this committee during Other Business. Mr. Lynch announced that Earth Day activities will be held at McIntire Park on th April 28. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS : CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH; FAIR HOUSING MONTH Dr. Brown read the Fair Housing Month proclamation Dr. Brown presented the Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation. PUBLIC Ms. Christine Solem, 1836 Polo Grounds Road, a vendor at City Market since 1983, expressed concern about the new proposed City Market regulations. She said she hopes her appeal is self-evident. She said she understands that the regulations are being re-written and she could withdraw or amend her appeal. She said she hopes Council will put the appeal on a agenda soon.