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278 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday, November 28, 1995 AT 4:00 p.m. IN THE Second Floor Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Executive session as provided by Section 2.1-344(A) of the Virginia Code BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox (signed) SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - November 28, 1995 CounCil met in special session on this date with the following members present: Ms. Daugherty, Rev. Edwards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano, Mr. Vandever. On motion by Ms. Daugherty, 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 requiring the provision of legal advice by counsel, as authorized by Section 2.1-344(A)(7) of the Virginia Code. The substance of the matters to be discussed can reasonably be identified as follows: changes in the form of local government structure, and related alternatives. An executive session on this subject is also authorized by Section 15.1-945.7(D) of the Virginia Code. Council reconvened in open session and, on motion by Mr. Vandever, 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. The meeting was adjourned. Pre~!dent~ ~'''7 ~v~ COUNCIL CHAMBER - December 4, 1995 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Ms. Daugherty, Rev. Edwards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano, Mr. Vandever. PUBLIC Ms. Cecile Gorham of Sycamore Street, speaking on behalf of the Charlottesville City Market vendors, said the Market needs a permanent home, and asked Council to consider adopting a resolution that would support the Market remaining downtown, and would fore,ally acknowledge that the City accepts the leadership and responsibility for the Market. Mr. Toscano said that the Council will discuss the best way to accomplish the goals of the City Market. Mr. Tom Hill of Rugby Road, expressed disappointment at the continued talk of reverSion since he believes it is wrong and is an acknowledgment that the democrats have failed in their leadership. Mr. Hill cited the recent downzoning, tax increases and tax credits as reasons for problems in the city. Mr. Hill said that many black and white citizens have been left out of the economic mainstream and he recommended that Council cut taxes below the county rate, relax downzoning, and get out of the real estate and gas businesses. Mr. Hill said that the ordinary citizen is left bghind by Council's policies.