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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday, September 4, 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 – September 4, 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. Taliaferro, seconded by Mr. Lynch, Council voted (Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. Absent for the vote: Ms. Hamilton) to meet in closed session for discussion and consideration of the disposition by lease of City property located in McIntire park, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the City’s bargaining position or negotiating strategy as authorized by Section 2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Virginia Code. On motion by Mr. Lynch, 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 – September 4, 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 Ms. Hamilton announced that Piedmont Housing Alliance will be holding a community forum in October to advise residents about predatory lenders. She said she would like to discuss pedestrian crossings in Other Business. Mr. Norris said he would like to note and congratulate Charlottesville Public Schools regarding their success regarding Adequate Yearly Progress. He said he will propose a resolution regarding the Monticello National Guard to Iraq in Other Business. He acknowledged the death of former Council Member Bill Rinehart. Mr. Taliaferro said he would like to report on his recent trip to Ashville, North Carolina, discuss the request of the Street Car Task Force for funding for staff, and th discuss the 8/West Main Street intersection during Other Business. Mr. O’Connell said that Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Executive Director Tom Frederick will provide an update on drought conditions during Other Business. PUBLIC Dr. Sam Caughron, 523 Lexington Avenue, President-Elect of the Charlottesville- Albemarle Medical Association, asked Council to add a request that the General Assembly give the City authority to adopt a smoke-free ordinance to its legislative agenda. He said the danger of second hand smoke is well documented, and no impact has been shown to the hospitality industry in areas where smoking has been banned.