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103 With regard to zoning, l~fi'. Toscano suggested that the extent to which zoning can continue or change demographic trends be explored. Mr. Tatum reviewed the Planning Commission's neighborhood protection strategies. Mr. Tatum said that the Commission toured neighborhoods and found: rental property is poorly maintained, particularly around the University; the charm and uniqueness of certain neighborhoods could not be built today with the existing zoning; many places lack a defined street edge; and parking encroaches on many yards. Mr. Tatum listed possible ways to help neighborhoods: rental occupancy permit; downzoning to reduce density; traffic calming; and a University housing and car policy. On motion by Rev. Edwards, seconded by Ms. Slaughter, Council unanimously voted to meet in executive session for the purpose of consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members, consultants or attorneys, pertaining to probable litigation, or other specific legal matters requiting the provision of legal advice by counsel, as authorized by Section 2.1-344(A)(7) of the Virginia Code. Council reconvened in open session and, on motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Rev. Edwards, certified that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the executive meeting to which this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the executive meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Council. APPROPRIATION: SETTLEMENT OF TWO CLAIMS On motion by Rev. Edwards, seconded by Ms. Slaughter, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SETTLEMENT AND COMPROMISE OF TWO (2) CLAB/IS AGAINST THE CITY" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. On motion by Rev. Edwards, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, Council unanimously voted to meet in executive session for the purpose of appointments to boards and commissions, and consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members, consultants or attorneys, pertaining to probable litigation, or other specific legal matters requiting the provision of legal advice by counsel, as authorized by Section 2.1-344(A)(1) and (7) of the Virginia Code. Council reconvened in open session and, on motion by Ms. Daugherty, seconded by Ms. Slaughter, certified that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the executive meeting to which this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the executive meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Council. The meeting/~ adjourned. President