2010-02-01 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Monday, February 1, 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 BY Jeanne Cox SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM – February 1, 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 discussion of the resignation of the City Manager, and discussion and consideration of the appointment of an Acting City Manager as authorized by Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Virginia Code. On motion by Ms. Szakos, 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 – February 1, 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 Ms. Edwards presented the Big Read proclamation Mr. Norris made the following announcements: applications are available for the real estate and rent relief programs; free water conservation kits are available at City Hall, and this is Clean Energy Week. Mr. Norris noted that the City Manager’s announced his retirement last week, and he thanked him for his outstanding service to the City. Ms. Szakos said there is now a number to call at City Hall to volunteer to help clear snow off sidewalks. She said funds have been raised to send Charlottesville High School students to a college fair in Washington, D. C. She announced two weekend events celebrating Black History Month. Ms. Edwards said QCC’s heart health walks will begin February 6, and report cards are in the mail for Charlottesville Schools . PUBLIC Ms. Colette Hall, 201 Robertson Lane, asked how affordable housing is defined. She said that with the City Manager leaving this is not the time for a dedicated funding stream for affordable housing. Ms. Brenda Parrish, 802-L Hardy Drive, a member of PHAR, said she is thankful for the growing partnership between PHAR and the Housing Authority. She said funding provided by the City helped residents be involved in the redevelopment process.