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91 PUBLIC Ms. Kathy Icenhour, 500 South First Street, thanked Council for the increased bus service, said the City should continue to support agencies, supported water conservation; said that Park Street traffic calling confuses drivers; expressed concerns about parking, said that garages should be upgraded, and feels that QCC has been a good asset Ms. Tabira Engellan, referring to the ordinance increasing fines for illegal parking, said she feels it is cheating to have included Northern Virginia areas in the survey. Ms. Engleman said she thinks a loophole in the permit parking ordinance is that people use visitor parking passes for long-term parking. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Caravati asked if Council has any feedback on the information sent about the Charlottesville Albemarle Regional Transportation Advisory Committee discussion. Mr. Cox said he does not feel Council has had adequate time and is only being asked to wordsmith the language. Ms. Richards said she has issues with points 15 and 16. She said we cannot have bus lanes with only two lane roads and she thinks it needs more clarification. Ms. Richards said that the grid road issue puts neighborhoods at risk of being open to through traffic. Mr. Cox said he feels the reference to two lane roads gives a signal of our intent as a community that we are looking for smaller roads, and thinks the grid reference continues to give the County a mechanism for connectivity. Mr. Caravati said if Councilors have any additional comments to get them to him as soon as possible. Ms. Richards said she has received inquiries about mosquito infestation, particularly in light of the fact that the West Nile disease has been detected in Virginia. Ms. Richards said she thinks the City needs to talk about a program. Mr. O'Connell said that staff has been talking with the Health Department about the issue and information has been included ' "' ,, m C~ty Notes. Mr. O'Connell said staff is putting together additional educational information and will provide it to Council. Mr. Cox asked if staff can once again publicize the parking available on Monticello Avenue. On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Mr. Cox, Council voted (Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano. Noes: None.) to meet in closed session for the purpose of appointing members to various City boards or agencies, as authorized by Section 2.1-344(A)(1) 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 position 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 on West Main Street and property on Avon Street; 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 meeting would adversely 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. Council reconvened in open session and, on motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Mr. Cox, approved the following certification of closed meeting by the following vote.