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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday, January 19, 2010 AT 6:15 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 SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM – January 19, 2010 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Ms. Szakos. On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Ms. Edwards, Council voted (Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Ms. Szakos. Noes: None) to meet in closed session for 1) discussion and consideration of appointments of specific individuals to City boards and commissions as authorized by Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Virginia Code; 2) discussion and consideration of the acquisition of real property on Summit Street for a th public purpose, and the acquisition and disposition of real property on 4 Street, N.W. for a public purpose, where in both cases a discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the City, as authorized by Section 2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Virginia Code; and 3) consultation with legal counsel regarding the negotiation of a cost sharing agreement with the Albemarle County Service Authority, which requires 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 Mr. Huja, Council certified by the following vote (Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Ms. Szakos. 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 – January 19, 2010 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Ms. Szakos. ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. Brown said the Paramount Theater will be airing “Locked Out” on February 1 and he encouraged everyone to see it. Mr. Huja said he attended the Very Special Arts show and encouraged everyone to go. Mr. Norris said the City’s winter blood drive will be January 20, the Library’s Big th Read will be held in February, the City has been ranked as the 5 healthiest city in American in Men’s Journal, and there will be a community relief event on January 23 at Fry’s Spring Beach Club to raise money for victims of Haiti’s earthquake. Ms. Edwards said flu vaccinations will be available at the Health Department tomorrow, scholarships for PVCC are available for next year, and 500 people are planning to participate in the Dialogue on Race. Mr. O’Connell said the number of Dialogue on Race participants has increased to 600.