2009-10-05 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Monday, October 5, 2009 AT 6:30 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 – October 5, 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 (Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. Absent for the vote: Ms. Edwards) to meet in closed session for discussion and consideration of the acquisition of real property located near David Avenue and near the Rivanna River and Fairway Avenue for a public purpose, 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. Taliaferro, seconded by Dr. Brown, 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 – October 5, 2009 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Taliaferro. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Norris announced the City’s Safe Halloween event on October 31, and said the City is seeking a donation of a holiday tree. He said he will bring up a proposed letter regarding climate change legislation during other business. Ms. Edwards announced the Municipal Band’s free fall concert on October 18, and the City and Health District’s second annual health summit. She said foster parents are needed. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS : RESOLUTION APOLOGIZING FOR MASSIVE RESISTANCE Mr. Norris read the Resolution Apologizing for Massive Resistance and said it is an effort by the City to address an historic wrong. He read the names of the twelve African-American students who were the first to integrate Venable Elementary and Lane High School. Mr. Huja said the apology is long overdue and he is glad to be a part of it. He said it is the right thing to do. Mr. Taliaferro said it is time to step forward and try to atone for what happened during massive resistance. He said it took a great deal of courage on the part of the students.