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Council votes to enter closed session citing FOIA §2.2‑3711 clauses 3 and 8
Summary
At the conclusion of the June 10 work session the City Council voted to meet in closed session under subsection A(3) and A(8) of Virginia Code §2.2‑3711 to discuss acquisition and disposition of real property and to seek legal advice.
The Norfolk City Council voted on June 10 to assemble and formally close the meeting under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act for specified matters.
A motion read in the work session record cited clauses 3 and 8 of subsection A of Virginia Code §2.2‑3711. The motion stated the council would discuss acquisition of real property in Ward 5 and disposition of real property in Ward 3, where open discussion would adversely affect the bargaining position of the public body, and would consult with legal counsel on a matter requiring legal advice.
Council members voted “Aye” as recorded: Mr. Clanton, Mrs. Doyle, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. McGee, Mr. Page, Mr. Mage (transcribed as "Mr. Mage"), Mr. Thomas and Dr. Alexander (the transcript shows the roll call and affirmative votes). The motion passed and the council moved to the closed session location described in the record.
The motion to enter closed session referenced Virginia’s FOIA exemption for certain closed discussions; no substantive details of the closed items were discussed in open session beyond what is quoted in the motion language.
