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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Monday, July 6, 2009 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 – July 6, 2009 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. On motion by Mr. Taliaferro, seconded by Mr. Huja, Council voted (Aye: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None) to meet in closed session for discussion and consideration of the disposition of City-owned real property on Elliot Avenue, and the acquisition of real property on Fontaine Avenue for a public purpose, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position and negotiating strategy of the City, as authorized by Section 2.2- 3711(A)(3); and consultation with legal counsel employed by the City regarding specific legal matters related to the Meadow Creek Parkway, McIntire Road Extended and the Route 250-McIntire Road Interchange which require the provision of legal advice by such counsel, as authorized by Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Virginia Code. On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Ms. Edwards, Council certified by the following vote (Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, 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 – July 6, 2009 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Norris said that applications are being accepted for the Housing Grant Program; new trash decals are now available; and a dozen City positions are being advertised on the City’s job hotline. He added CDBG funding to other business and moved the Hinton Avenue rezoning up in the agenda. Ms. Edwards said she would like to add how to contact City Councilors to other business. PUBLIC Mr. Paul Long, 1410 Grady Avenue, said public transportation is vital to the growth of the City and surrounding area, should operate from 6:00 a.m. to midnight seven days a week and on holidays, and should be more frequent. He said CTS should also provide service to the airport and jail. He said he supports a regional transportation authority. Mr. Brent Nelson, 707 Northwood Avenue, owner of a house on South Street, asked that Council extend permit parking on South Street to 24/7. He said cars are constantly parking illegally and the signage is inadequate. He suggested changing the color of the signs and adding a sign between 218 and 210 South Street.