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293 Councilors reviewed and revised the Operating Guidelines that were developed at their October retreat. Many of the revisions dealt with the Mayor's role in keeping the Council informed and in providing opportunities for the viewpoints of other Councilors to be expressed. The Mayor was asked to provide copies of letters to Councilors that he sends on behalf of Council, as appropriate. Councilors agreed that they would try to keep their comments at Council meetings succinct and would make it known to the Mayor or other Councilors in advance of a meeting when they have issues with agenda items. Statements were developed to go with the vision statements which were developed at the October retreat. The seven vision areas are: 1) A progressive economic center that generates opportunity and prosperity for all citizens; 2) Greater residential opportunities and options throughout the City; 3) Enhance the social fabric; 4) Promote educational excellence and an intellectual climate (art and culture); 5) Enhance our natural and built environment; 6) Engage the community to create constructive change and the preservation of what's good; and 7) World class government. A listing of principles were agreed upon to accompany the vision statements. A preamble to the vision and principles was drafted by Mr. Toscano and agreed to by Council. Councilors agreed that an additional session was needed in order to agree upon goals, objectives and strategies. Councilors agreed that the vision statements and principles need to be promoted and shared with the public, that the document is a working document, subject to change. It was agreed that all boards and commissions should be reviewed for their relevancy to the princ~iples, boards should align their efforts with the vision statements, and the vision should be written into their charges. As items come forward on Council's agenda, staff should assure that the recommendations are aligned with the vision statements. It was agreed that staffwill develop a form for use by Councilors in developing their seven major goals, which will then be further discussed and prioritized at a work session. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday, January 30, 2001 AT 5':30 p.rr~ IN THE Second Floor Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Closed session as provided by SectiOn 2.1-344(A) of the Virginia Code BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - January 30, 2001 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano. On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Richards, Council voted (Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano. Noes: None. Absent for the vote: