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76 Mr. O'Connell said he has had preliminary discussions with the Virginia Organizing Project and staff is looking at a draft ordinance, though they feel that enabling legislation is needed to adopt such an ordinance. Mr. O'Connell said that staff need to look at cost implications, which could be substantial. Research also needs to be done on other cries that have adopted such a policy. Mr. O'Connell said that State legislation is Pending that deals with the issue that also needs to be explored. Mr. O'ConneI1 said that a committee meeting, to include Mr. Cox and Ms. Richards, needs to be set up, and said that the information should be available in early June. Mr. Cox suggested that a suxvey be done of what kJ~d of contract work the CRy does in a given year and how many of these employees are already paid a living wage. Mr. Caravati asked whether temporary hires would be included, and Mr. O'Connell said it depends on how you define "contract." Mr. Caravati said he attended a meeting at Scott Stadium and the issue of lighting is being explored by the University, though there has been no City input into it at this point, and he feels this is something the City should be involved in. Mr. Cox reminded people to vote in the May 2~d Council election. On motion by Ms. Richards, seconded by Mr. Caravati, Council voted (Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano. Noes: None.) to meet in closed session for the purpose of appointing members to various CRy boards or agencies, as authorized by Section 2.1-344(A)(a) of the Virginia Code; for the purpose of considering the acquisition of real property for public purpose, or the disposition of publicly held property, when discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining pos~ion or negotiating strategy of the City, as authorized by Section 2~ 1- 344(A)(3) of the Virginia Code, and more specifically described as property in Court Square area; and for the purpose of consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation, where such consultation or briefing in open meetLng would a&¢ersely affect the negotiating or litigating position of the City, or consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel, as authorized by Section 2.1-344(A)(7) of the Virginia Code (two matters). Council reconvened i~ op~ session and, on motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Richards, approved the following certification ofciosed meeting by the following vote.. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano. Noes: None. WHEREAS, the C~y Council has convened a closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and WHEREAS, Section 21.344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the Council that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirernents by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting to which this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Council. The meeting was adjourned. Pre'slant 3L~ '~~