City Council

565 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL-REGULAR SESSION June 15, 2015 2:00p.m. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular session on Monday, June 15, 2015, at 2:00 p.m ., in the Council Chamber, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., City of Roanoke, pursuant to Chapter 2, Administration, Article II, City Council, Section 2-15, Rules of Procedure, Rule 1, Regular Meetings, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and pursuant to Resolution No. 39982-070714 adopted by the Council on Monday, July 7, 2014, with Vice-Mayor David B. Trinkle presiding. PRESENT: Council Members Anita J. Price, Court G. Rosen, William D. Bestpitch, Raphael E. Ferris, and Vice-Mayor David B. Trinkle-5. ABSENT: Mayor David A. Bowers and Council Member Sherman P. Lea-2. The Vice-Mayor declared the existence of a quorum. OFFICERS PRESENT: Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager; Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney; Barbara A. Dameron, Director of Finance; and Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk. The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Elizabeth Link, Associate Pastor, Second Presbyterian Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Vice-Mayor Trinkle. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The Vice-Mayor recognized Chris Craft, President, and the Wildwood Civic League, on its 81st Anniversary and presented a Certificate of Recognition signed by the Governor of Virginia. (See copy of Certificate of Recognition on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 566 HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATIERS: The Vice-Mayor advised that City Council sets this time as a priority for citizens to be heard. All matters would be referred to the City Manager for response, recommendation or report to Council, as he may deem appropriate. Chris Craft, 1501 East Gate Avenue, N. E., appeared before the Council and spoke about equality for all citizens of the City of Roanoke. CONSENT AGENDA The Vice-Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered to be routine by the Members of Council and would be enacted by one motion in the form , or forms, listed on the Consent Agenda, and if discussion was desired, the item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. CITY COUNCIL: A communication from David B. Trinkle, Vice-Chair, City Council Personnel Committee, requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss a personnel matter, being the annual performances of the Council-Appointed Officers, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1 ), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that the Council concur in the request of the Vice-Mayor as above described. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) ROANOKE ARTS COMMISSION-ROANOKE VALLEY-ALLEGHANY REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY COMMITTEE: A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of M. Rupert Cutler as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission and as a City of Roanoke representative of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee, respectively, effective June 30, 2015, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  567 Council Member Ferris moved that the resignation be accepted and the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) VIRGINIA FIRST CITIES: A communication from the City Attorney reporting on the annual meeting of Virginia First Cities and the City's continued participation in Virginia First Cities, was before the Council. (See copy of communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE VALLEY-ALLEGHANY REGIONAL COMMISSION-COURT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS REGIONAL PROGRAM, COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD-ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVOCATES-ROANOKE VALLEY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, BOARD OF DIRECTORS-WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY BOARD: Reports of qualification of the following individuals were before the Council: The Honorable Raphael E. Ferris as an Elected representative of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2018; R. Gail Burruss as the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board City representative of the Court Community Corrections Regional Program, Community Criminal Justice Board, for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2018; 568 Brenda A. Allen as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2018; Jeffrey Marks as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Board of Directors for a one-year term of office ending June 30, 2016; and Harvey D. Brookins and John P. Bradshaw, Jr., as City of Roanoke representatives of the Western Virginia Water Authority Board for initial terms of office commencing July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2017, respectively. (See Oaths or Affirmations of Office on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that the reports of qualification be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: Downtown Roanoke lntermodal Transportation Study Having offered introductory remarks, the City Manager recognized Ron Reekes of Wendel Architects of Richmond, Virginia, for the following presentation regarding Downtown Roanoke lntermodal Transportation Study: 569 570 571 572 ~j..lo""~ ' .._, ... , .,, • -··. ' ·' •. 110 .1 l· ., • .,. ... , .......... ~-"1 t\I•C t4r l .,. .,. . :..,... ...,,"' .... , ,_ .,. '".. ,, ~ ,,.. ......,.. ..... """ tii JI llt<;"l>y'•-tl•'"' ...,, . . .,. .. 'r·-J·. ._, ..... .. . , ' .... . , . . ... ~ ........ ... ·-,. ." •...,ll""ffrog ,., ~ 1 ,_..__....~ .., · ~ . ... ' "-..- ~- ~ --...... ~.,.,., ~"'f f SM&o.. l ......... .............., -·· .,". •J•·.,~ · . ..., .. ,...... s:• ~,..., 573 574 .... ..  575 ~'fi:'.o''"'?"Jll!.ll~~·f'j!~'l'~'''>'Zf'>":l"l'r""'·~!':'" ' ', : Master Plari·~ IJptlon ,E~,;,.LtC; :··)~,~-~· .·.., ~ '., E Ill!..... 576 577 578  579 (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's office.) Mr. Reekes discussed the various options and recommendations during the overview. Council Member Rosen inquired about funding and discussed the House Bill (HB-2) currently before the General Assembly; adding the Bill may not pass, which may cause thought for multiple funding sources for the project. Council Member Bestpitch asked it there would be a walkway across Salem Avenue instead of the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks; whereupon, Mr. Reekes responded that there would be a walkway across Salem Avenue that would bridge over to Campbell Court where additional parking could be met, allowing patrons to park and walk across to the train station. 580 Discussion ensued regarding the process timeline, and the City Manager reiterated that National Environmental Protection Agency approval did not obligate the City, adding that it would be necessary to have an interim station. Council Member Price inquired about the Parking Study and wondered about parking options; whereupon Mr. Reekes reviewed the legends (color identifiers) and identified surface parking and off-street parking sites, including parking spaces capacity and possible demand, taking into account the loss of the Lampros parking lot and Salem Avenue Parking Garage. He anticipated additional parking would be required, whereby the bridge would connect passengers to those additional parking opportunities. Council Member Rosen expressed concern about the project and wanted to address the amount space for the use of the facility, having acknowledged the potential of having a building for residential and commercial, but was concerned that the City would be in the business of becoming a landlord, and wondered should local government be in said business. As dialogue continued, he commented on the survey and inquired about the marketing on ridership; whereupon, Mr. Morrill indicated that the City was investigating the data. He concluded his comments by urging the Administration to make sure the project fits Roanoke, inasmuch there being very little surface to build upon since the proposal calls for a building on the site. Council Member Bestpitch noted that there has been a lot of positive development near and around the Campbell Court area and along First Street, S. W., such as the Hancock Building, Woolworth Building, as well as other successful businesses and believed there has been great economic development in the area, while understanding the need for diverse retail. Vice-Mayor Trinkle hoped one version would lead to development, noting his preference being Option E of the preferred Master Plan. As discussion continued, the Assistant City Manager for Operations pointed out that the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (VDRPT), Norfolk Southern Corporation, and AMTRAK had an onsite visit in May 2015, and recommended an interim solution for the second and third floors of Campbell Court that could house a temporary station. Mr. Stovall provided additional details on the platform and culverts, adding the City was about 30-60 days ahead of schedule in meeting its obligations. There being no further discussion; the Vice-Mayor stated the presentation would be received and filed. (For the record, Council Member Ferris read a prepared Conflict of Interest Statement at the March 2, 2015 Council meeting, noting a personal interest in the abovementioned briefing.)  581 ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: BUDGET-RECYCLING-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds in connection with a Recycling Partnership Grant for Single Stream Recycling. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution: (#40260-061515) A RESOLUTION accepting a grant from Recycling Partnership, Inc., to the City for the City's Single Stream Recycling program, and authorizing execution of any required documents on behalf of the City in connection with such grant, under certain conditions. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 77, page 529.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40260-061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#40261-061515) AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from Recycling Partnership Incorporated for single stream recycling, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2014 - 2015 Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 77, page 530.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40261- 061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) 582 CITY CODE-TAXES: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending amendment of the City Code to extend the expiration date in order to allow partial tax exemptions on the rehabilitation of residential , commercial and industrial real property; and to reflect reference updates to the Virginia Maintenance Code. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#40262-061515) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 32-93, Generally; termination of exemption program, Division 5. Exemption Of Certain Rehabilitated Real Property, Article II , Real Estate Taxes Generally, Chapter 32, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, (1979), as amended; Section 32-101.20, Generally; termination of exemption program, Division 5C. Partial Tax Exemption In Redevelopment and Conservation Areas, and Rehabilitation Districts, Article II, Real Estate Taxes Generally, of Chapter 32, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; Section 32-101.26, Eligibility, Division 5C. Partial Tax Exemption In Redevelopment and Conservation Areas, and Rehabilitation Districts, Article II, Real Estate Taxes Generally, of Chapter 32, Taxation; of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979) as amended, which provide for certain real estate tax exemptions for rehabilitating property in the City; providing for an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 77, page 530 .) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40262-061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) FEE COMPENDIUM-STREETS-SIDEWALKS-CITY CODE: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending amendment of the City Code to reference the Fee Compendium as well as an amendment of the Fee Compendium itself in connection with procedural improvements to the street and alley vacation process. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  583 Council Member Rosen offered the following ordinance: (#40263-061515) AN ORO INANCE amending and reordaining Section 30-14, Procedure for altering or vacating city streets or alleys: fees therefor; Article I, In General, Chapter 30, Streets and Sidewalks, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to establish a flat fee for legal advertising and to delete the need for applicants to provide certain information at the time of application; providing for an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 77, page 533.) Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40263-061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) Council Member Rosen offered the following resolution: (#40264-061515) A RESOLUTION amending the Fee Compendium to establish a flat fee for legal advertisement of an application to alter or vacate a street or alley; and establishing an effective date. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 77, page 534.) Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40264-061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) 584 HUMAN SERVICES: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Workforce Investment Area Ill Chief Local Elected Officials (CLEO) Charter Agreement to be consistent with provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, re-designate the City of Roanoke as the Consortium Grant Recipient, and designate the initial Fiscal Agent to be the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#40265-061515) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the adoption of Amendment No. 1 to the Workforce Investment Area Ill Chief Local Elected Officials Charter Agreement to amend and confirm the Workforce Investment Area Ill Chief Local Officials Charter Agreement (Charter Agreement), as amended; authorizing the Mayor to execute such Amendment No. 1 to the Charter; authorizing such city officials to execute such other documents and take such other actions to effectuate such Amendment No. 1 to the Charter Agreement; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 77, page 535.)Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40265-061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5 . NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) GRANTS-HUMAN SERVICES: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending execution of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title 1 Grant Award Agreement between the Virginia Community College System and the City of Roanoke in order to ensure continuation of funding for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2015 and ending on June 30, 2016. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  585 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution : (#40266-061515) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title 1 Grant Award Agreement, by and between the Virginia Community College System and the City of Roanoke, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 77, page 537.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40266-061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price. Following appreciation expressed by City Manager to the Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission for its assistance and comments about looking forward to building a stronger workforce, Resolution No. 40266-061515 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) PARKS-RECREATION: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending execution of Amendment No.2 to the City's contract with Tennis Courts, Inc., to add the rehabilitation of the sport courts at Huff Lane Park as part of the ongoing implementation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for improvements to existing facilities across the City. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following ordinance: (#40267-061515) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to an Agreement dated April 21, 2015, between the City and Tennis Courts, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $61,273.00, to rehabilitate the sports courts at Huff Lane Park, upon certain terms and conditions; authorizing the City Manager to take such further actions and execute all documents as may be necessary to implement and administer such Amendment No. 2; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 77, page 538.) 586 Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40267-061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch. Following comments by Council Member Rosen emphasizing the City's commitment to Huff Lane residents; and the City Manager pointing out that the amendment will include three tennis courts, basketball, tennis and roller hockey updated court layout, Resolution No. 40267-061515 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) CARILlON MANAGEMENT, INC: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending execution of an agreement between the City of Roanoke and Carilion Property Management, Inc., to allow use of parking spaces along the fence on Evans Mill Road, S. W., as a shuttle drop-off point; and for the City to indemnify and hold Carilion harmless from any and all liabilities arising out of the use of its facilities in connection with the annual fireworks show at River's Edge Sports Complex on July 4, 2015. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40268-061515) A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of an Agreement with Carilion Property Management in connection with the use of the Crystal Spring Garage, the Riverwalk Garage and parking spaces on Evans Mill Road during the 2015 annual fireworks show. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 77, page 539.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40268-061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris. Due to having a personal conflict of interest regarding the abovementioned matter, Vice-Mayor Trinkle relinquished the chair to former Vice-Mayor Rosen; and noted he would be abstaining from all discussions as well as voting on the matter. He read the following statement into the record:  587 "STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST "1, David B. Trinkle, state that I have a personal interest in agenda item 7.a.7., regarding execution of an agreement between the City and Carilion Property Management, Inc. because my employer, Carilion Clinic, is affiliated with Carilion Property Management, Inc. Therefore, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3112, I will refrain from participation in this matter. I ask that the City Clerk accept this statement and ask that it be made a part of the minutes of this meeting. Witness the following signature made this 151h day of June 2015. S/David B. Trinkle David B. Trinkle Vice-Mayor and Member of Council" (See copy of Statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.) There being no comments and/or questions by the Members of Council, Resolution No. 40268-061515 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Bestpitch, Ferris and former Vice-Mayor Rosen- 4. NAYS: None-0. (Vice-Mayor Trinkle abstained from voting.) (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) At this point, former Vice-Mayor Rosen relinquished the chair to Vice-Mayor Trinkle. BUDGET-ROANOKE CULTURAL ENDOWMENT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending approval of the specified terms of the City's commitment in connection with the Roanoke Cultural Endowment; and appropriation of funds. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 588 Council Member Rosen offered the following resolution: (#40269-061515) A RESOLUTION endorsing an additional donation to Roanoke Cultural Endowment; establishing the conditions under which such additional donation will be made; and reaffirming the support of the City of Roanoke of Roanoke Cultural Endowment and the City of Roanoke's recognition of the importance of arts and cultural organizations to the fabric of the economy of the City of Roanoke. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 77, page 539 .) Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40269-061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) Council Member Rosen offered the following budget ordinance: (#40270-061515) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Capital Improvement Reserve to the Arts Endowment project, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2014-2015 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 77, page 541.) Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40270- 061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) BUDGET-CITY GOVERNMENT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending appropriation of funds in connection with Fiscal Year 2015 revenue and expenditure adjustments. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  589 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40271-061515) AN ORDINANCE to increase the Roanoke City Public Schools transfer, Convention and Visitors Bureau allocation, Public Safety Off-Duty Earnings (Police and Sheriff), the Comprehensive Services Act, Budget Contingency and Fleet Sublet Vendor and Supplies expenditures, and to increase revenue budget estimates for Public Service Corp - Real Estate, Sales, Business License, Transient Occupancy, Personal Property (Current and Delinquent) Taxes, Interest on Real Estate Taxes, the Comprehensive Services Act, Off-Duty Billings (Police and Sheriff) and Fleet Parts revenue, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2014 - 2015 General Fund and Fleet Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 77, page 542.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40271- 061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) COMMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER. The City Manager shared the following comments: Upcoming Events Slide the City • South Jefferson Street, between Church Avenue and Elm Avenue • Time: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fourth of July Freedom Fest • Elmwood Park • Starts at 10:00 a.m. • Sponsored by TAP and Big Lick Entertainment • Performances will include Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Brothers Osborne and Old Dominion Fireworks on the Fourth • River's Edge Sports Complex • Free shuttle bus service- departs from the Church Avenue Garage and from Virginia Western Community College starting at 7 p.m. • Several local food trucks will be on-site selling food. Citizens are invited to 590 bring the family out for a picnic-style dinner before the fireworks . • Star County will provide music from 5 to 7 p.m. • Winds of the Blue Ridge (musicians from Salem, Roanoke, Blacksburg, Bedford , Lynchburg and surrounding areas) will perform from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m ., their rendition of William Tell's 1812 Overture, leading into the fireworks display. • Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY: CITY CODE-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: The City Attorney submitted a written report recommending amendments of the City Code with regard to appointment of the Director of Finance; and creation of a Task Force to review the City Code overall.. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following ordinance: (#40272-061515) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 2-233, Election; term of office, and Section 2-235, General duties, of Article XI , Director of Finance, of Chapter 2, Administration, and Section 22.3-2, Definitions, of Article I, General, of Chapter 22.3, Pensions and Retirement, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; providing for an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 77, page 543.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40272-061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution: (#40273-061515) A RESOLUTION appointing a task force to review the City Code for the purpose of making changes to the City Code that are required or are advisable as a result of the amendments to various sections of the existing Roanoke Charter of 1952 regarding the Director of Finance, and make a recommendation to City Council as to the changes to City Code, if any, that may be deemed advisable. (For full text of resolution , see Resolution Book No. 77 page 545.)  591 Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40273-061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A report of the Roanoke City School Board requesting appropriation of funds for various educational programs; and the Director of Finance submitted a written report recommending that Council concur in the request. (For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#40274-061515) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth for various educational programs, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2014- 2015 School Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 77, page 546.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40274- 061515. The motion was seconded by Council Members Bestpitch and Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A report of the Roanoke City School Board requesting amendments to the Schools' 2014 - 2015 Categorical Budget; and the Director of Finance submitted a written report recommending that Council concur in the request. (For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 592 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40275-061515) AN ORDINANCE to adopt an amendment to the 2014- 2015 School Board Categorical Budget, amending and reordaining certain sections of the School General, School Athletics and School Food Service Funds Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 77, page 547.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40275- 061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY: Having tabled the matter with regard to action by City Council in adopting Resolution 40247-051815 on May 18, 2015, regarding the proposed joinder of Botetourt County to the Western Virginia Water Authority, Council Member Ferris moved that the matter be taken off the table. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted. Michael McEvoy and Gary Robertson, Executive Directors, Western Virginia Water Authority, appeared before the Council to respond to concerns expressed by the Council regarding a public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate increases. Council Member Ferris again laid out concerns with regard to the proposed rate increases, noting he planned to vote "No" to reconsider the proposed joinder of Botetourt County to the Western Virginia Water Authority. He stressed that there was no mention of a public hearing by the Water Authority on June 18, 2016; that Council has received citizen complaints on the water and sewer rate increases; and primarily, Council appoints three representatives to serve on the Authority Board of Directors. He suggested a joint meeting with the Authority be scheduled; and requested that detailed financial information be forwarded to the Council, which will allow opportunity for open dialogue and questions by the Council.  593 Council Member Rosen concurred in the comments and suggestion by Council Member Ferris for a joint meeting with Council, adding that all members of the Authority Board of Directors were expected to be in attendance. There was extensive discussion regarding the operation of the Authority and funding of its operation. In conclusion , Council Member Price encouraged the Authority and Board Members to explore opportunities to keep communication open with the Council. The City Manager agreed to coordinate a joint meeting between the Council and the Western Virginia Water Authority Board of Directors as soon as possible. There being no further discussion of the matter, the motion concerning action of City Council in adopting Resolution No. 40247-051815 adopted May 18, 2015, regarding the proposed joinder of Botetourt County to the Western Virginia Water Authority, failed by the following vote: AYES: None-0. NAYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle explained that the motion reflects that the reconsideration failed and the adoption of Resolution No. 40247-051815 stands in effect. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL: NONE. VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL: OATHS OF OFFICE-BUILDING AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS: The Vice-Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the expiration of the three-year term of office of Justin Biller as a member of the Building and Fire Board of Appeals ended June 30, 2015; whereupon , he opened the floor for nominations. 594 Council Member Ferris placed in nomination the name of Patrick Williams. There being no further nominations, Mr. Williams was appointed to replace Justin Biller as a member (Engineer representative) of the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals for a term of office ending June 30, 2018, by the following vote: FOR MR. WILLIAMS: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Trinkle-5 . (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAY COMMISSION: The Vice-Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the expiration of the three-year term of office of Mark Lucas as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission ended on June 30, 2015; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Ferris placed in nomination the name of James V. Revercomb, Ill. There being no further nominations, Mr. Revercomb was appointed to replace Mark Lucas as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2018, by the following vote: FOR MR. REVERCOMB: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Trinkle-5. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) At 3:49 p.m., the Council meeting was declared in recess for a Closed Meeting in the Council's Conference Room, Room 451; and thereafter to be reconvened at 7:00p.m., in the Council Chamber, Room 450. At 7:00 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, with Vice-Mayor David B. Trinkle presiding. PRESENT: Council Members Anita J. Price, Court G. Rosen, William D. Bestpitch, Raphael E. Ferris, and Vice-Mayor David B. Trinkle-5. ABSENT: Mayor David A. Bowers and Council Member Sherman P. Lea-2. The Vice-Mayor declared the existence of a quorum.  595 OFFICERS PRESENT: Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager; Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney; Barbara A. Dameron, Director of Finance; and Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk. The Invocation was delivered by Council Member William D. Bestpitch. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Vice-Mayor Trinkle. COUNCIL: With respect to the Closed Meeting just concluded Council Member Bestpitch moved that each Member of City Council certify to the best of his or her knowledge that: (1) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and (2) only such public business matters as were identified in any motion by which any Closed Meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered by City Council. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) PUBLIC HEARINGS: ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council on Monday, April 6, 1981, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, June 15, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the request of the City of Roanoke to consider an amendment to Vision 2001-2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to establish an urban development area within the entire City of Roanoke, the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Tuesday, May 26, and Tuesday, June 2, 2015. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending the approval of an ordinance adopting an Urban Development Area encompassing the entire City, with the exception of two areas encumbered by a recorded conservation easement established pursuant to the Virginia Conservation Easement Act, such Urban Development Area to be an amendment to Vision 2001 -2020, the City's comprehensive plan, and its component neighborhood and area plans. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 596 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#40276-061515) AN ORDINANCE establishing an Urban Development Area, and amending Vision 2001 - 2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include such Urban Development Area as an element thereof; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 77, page 548 .) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40276-061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price. The Vice-Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wished to speak on the matter. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. • Christopher Chittum, Director of Planning Building and Development, stated that House Bill 2, passed by the General Assembly in 2014, allows for the UDA designation and it has been determined that the entire City of Roanoke should be designated, with the exception of areas encumbered by a recorded conservation easement established, pursuant to the Virginia Conservation Easement Act. Council Member Rosen injected that House Bill2 becomes effective on July 1, 2015. There being no questions and/or comments by the Council Members, Ordinance No. 40276-061515 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council on Monday, April 6, 1981, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, June 15, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the request of the City of Roanoke to rezone property located at 210 Reserve Avenue, S. W., designated as Official Tax Map No. 1040202, from INPUD, Institutional Planned Unit Development District, to ROS, Recreation Open Space District, the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 and Tuesday, June 2, 2015. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  597 The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending approval of the rezoning request, finding that the Original Application is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, South Roanoke Neighborhood Plan, and Zoning Ordinance. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price offered the following ordinance: (#40277-061515) AN ORDINANCE to rezone certain property on 210 Reserve Avenue, S. W., from INPUD, Institutional Planned Unit Development District, to ROS, Recreation and Open Space District; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 77, page 549.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40277-061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch. The Vice-Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wished to speak on the matter. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. There being no questions and/or comments by the Council Members, Ordinance No. 40277-061515 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council on Monday, April 6, 1981, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, June 15, 2015, at 7:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the request of the City of Roanoke Planning Commission to amend Chapter 36.2 Zoning, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, effective July 1, 2015, the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 and Tuesday, June 2, 2015. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 598 The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending approval of the following proposed various amendments to the Zoning Ordinance: 1. Sec. 36.2-311, Use table for residential districts, to delete applicability of regulations relating to spacing, maximum occupancy, and open space for Group care facilities; change Group care facility, congregate home, elderly, and Group care facility, nursing home, from permitted uses to special exception uses in the Residential Multifamily District; delete Home occupation, personal service, as a permitted use in certain residential districts; add homestay as a new special exception use in all residential districts; and add regulations prohibiting exterior changes, limiting the number of guests and lengths of stays, and requiring the owner or leaseholder to occupy a dwelling unit during any guest stay at a homestay; 2. Sec. 36.2-312, Dimensional regulations for residential districts, clarifying how certain maximum lot frontages are determined for a corner lot; 3. Sec. 36.2-315, Use table for multiple purpose districts, to add Campground as a special exception use in the Commercial-General, Commercial-Large Site, Recreation and Open Space, and Urban Flex Districts; to delete applicability of regulations relating to spacing, maximum occupancy, and open space for Group care facilities; to add Place of worship as a permitted use in the Urban Flex District; to add Homestay as a special exception use in the Mixed Use District and as a permitted use in the Commercial-Neighborhood, Commercial-General, Commercial-Large Site, Downtown, and Urban Flex Districts; and to add regulations prohibiting exterior changes, limiting the number of guests and lengths of stays, and requiring the owner or leaseholder to occupy a dwelling unit during any guest stay at a homestay; 4. Sec. 36.2-316, Dimensional regulations for multiple purpose districts, to increase the maximum lot area from 2 acres to 3 acres in the Urban Flex District; to increase the maximum height in the Recreation and Open Space District from 35 feet to 60 feet in certain circumstances; to increase the maximum impervious surface area allowed in the Recreation and Open Space District from 15% to 80%; to clarify how certain maximum lot frontages are determined for lots with two frontages; and to make certain regulations pertaining to the location, height and aiming cutoff angles of certain outdoor lighting exempt from maximum height regulation for a district but subject to the granting by special exception by the board of zoning appeals under certain circumstances;  599 5. Sec. 36.2-322, Use table for industrial districts, to add Amphitheater, Entertainment establishments, Parks or playgrounds, Recreation, outdoor, and Outdoor recreation facility lighting or sports stadium lighting as permitted uses in certain industrial districts; 6. Sec. 36.2-326, Procedural requirements for planned unit development districts, to specify that a PUD plan shall be established or amended in accordance with Sections 36.2-540, Zoning Amendments, and 36 .2-541, Conditional Rezonings; 7. Sec. 36.2-327, Use table for planned unit development districts, to add Campground as a permitted use in certain planned unit development districts; and to delete applicability of regulations relating to spacing, maximum occupancy, and open space for Group care facilities; 8. Sec. 36.2-405, Bed and breakfast, to rename the section; to add regulations relating to homestays and prohibiting exterior changes, limiting the number of guests and lengths of stays, and requiring the owner or leaseholder to occupy a dwelling unit during guest stays at a homestay; and to combine such regulations pertaining to homestays with regulations pertaining to Bed and breakfast uses; 9. Sec. 36.2-412, Group care facilities, to delete regulations relating to spacing, maximum occupancy, and open space for Group care facilities; 10. Sec. 36.2-418, Motor vehicle or trailer painting and body repair, to correct a typographical error; 11. Sec. 36.2-429, Temporary uses, to permit camping in conjunction with public events on property within 1,000 feet of the public event for the duration of a public event; 12. Sec. 36.2-540, Zoning amendments, advising that fees for notices of public hearing shall be set forth in the Fee Compendium of the City; and establishing that failure to post public notification of certain actions by the zoning administrator as a courtesy to the public would not constitute cause to cancel or reschedule any public hearing or challenge any decision or recommendation upon appeal; 13. Sec. 36.2-560, Special exceptions, advising that fees for notices of public hearing shall be set forth in the Fee Compendium of the City; and establishing that failure to post public notification of certain actions by the zoning administrator as a courtesy to the public would not constitute cause to cancel or reschedule any public hearing or challenge any decision or recommendation upon appeal; 600 14. Sec. 36.2-561, Variances, advising that fees for notices of public hearing shall be set forth in the Fee Compendium of the City; and amending standards, conditions and guarantees, and conforming status regulations to be consistent with Code of Virginia amendments that become effective on July 1, 2015, to allow under certain circumstances the granting of a variance if the terms of a zoning ordinance would unreasonably restrict the use of property or would cause a hardship due to certain conditions, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, general or special; 15. Sec. 36.2-562, Appeals to board of zoning appeals, advising that fees for notices of public hearing shall be set forth in the Fee Compendium of the City; 16. Sec. 36.2-563, Appeals from board of zoning appeals, to set forth amount of evidence needed by an appealing party during any appeal in circuit court, to set forth the standard of review for a circuit court, and other procedural matters required by Code of Virginia amendments that became effective on July 1, 2015; 17. Sec. 36.2-571, Zoning violations, adding a provision that notice of a zoning violation may be given to the owner of the subject property; 18. Sec. 36.2-644, Overall tree canopy requirements, to provide an exemption from landscaping requirements for certain types of projects; 19. Sec. 36.2-645, Street yard trees, to delete the section and to designate the section as Reserved; 20. Table 652-2, Required Parking Spaces, to delete the maximum parking requirement for Community gardens; 21. Sec. 36.2-653, Maximum parking, to increase the percentage by which maximum parking may be exceeded with a special exception from 175% to 200%; 22. Sec. 36.2-654, Parking and loading area standards, to delete a prohibition against parking spaces being located between the right-of-way and a principal building in the Neighborhood Design Overlay District; 23. Table 654-1, Parking and Loading Area Standards, amending regulations as they apply to residential developments of four or fewer units to provide for exceptions to maximum front yard coverage, maximum cumulative driveway width, maximum individual driveway width, and to reduce minimum driveway width to seven (7) feet;  601 24. Table 668-1, Type, Number, and Size of On-Premises Signs, to allow one freestanding sign for the first 200 feet of lot frontage then one additional sign for each additional 200 feet of lot frontage in the Commercial-Large Site District; 25. Sec. 36.2-669, Changeable copy signs and electronic readerboard signs, to establish a maximum size of signs in the CN, D, and IN districts of 25 square feet; 26. Sec. 36.2-675, Outdoor advertising signs, allowing certain outdoor advertising signs to be authorized by the Virginia Department of Transportation; 27. Sec. 36.2-834, Quorum and vote, to amend rules for the board of zoning appeals to require the board to offer equal time to parties and the staff of the City of Roanoke; 28. Sec. 36.2-836, Rules and records, to allow ex parte communications with members of the board of zoning appeals under certain circumstances and to require the dissemination of materials to certain interested parties within a certain period of time; 29. Sec. 36.2-837, Powers and duties, to specify how an appeal of a zoning administrator determination is to be considered; and to specify that the burden of proof is on the appellant to show justification for a variance; 30. Sec. 36.2-841, Powers and duties, to allow the zoning administrator to grant a modification under a condition that the strict application of the zoning ordinance would unreasonably restrict the use of the property; 31. Appendix A, Definitions, to add definitions for Campground and Homestay; to amend the definition of Group home to include a residential facility in which no more than eight (8) persons who are recovering from addiction to alcohol or drugs may reside, but such persons are not currently using or addicted to alcohol or drugs; and to amend the definition of a Variance; and 32. Appendix 8, Submittal requirements, 8-1, Basic Development Plan, allowing specific information on tree canopy to be substituted with appropriate statements on the development plan. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 602 Council Member Ferris offered the following Ordinance: "AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 36.2-311, Use table for residential districts; Section 36.2-312, Dimensional regulations for residential districts; Section 36.2-315, Use table for multiple purpose districts; Section 36.2-316, Dimensional regulations for multiple purpose districts; Section 36.2-322 , Use table for industrial districts; Section 36.2-326, Procedural requirements for planned unit development districts; Section 36.2-327, Use table for planned unit development districts; Section 36.2-405, Bed and breakfast; repealing Section 36.2-412, Group care facilities; amending and reordaining Section 36.2-418, Motor vehicle or trailer painting and body repair; Section 36.2-429, Temporary uses; Section 36.2-540, Zoning amendments; Section 36.2-560, Special exceptions; Section 36.2-561, Variances; Section 36.2-562, Appeals to board of zoning appeals; Section 36.2-563, Appeals from board of zoning appeals; Section 36.2-571, Zoning violations; Section 36.2-644, Overall tree canopy requirements; repealing Section 36.2-645, Street yard trees; amending and reordaining Table 652-2, Required Parking Spaces; Section 36.2-653, Maximum parking; Section 36.2-654, Parking and loading area standards; Table 654-1, Parking and Loading Area Standards; Table 668-1, Type, Number. and Size of On-Premises Signs; Section 36.2-669, Changeable copy signs and electronic readerboard signs; Section 36.2-834, Quorum and vote; Section 36.2-836, Rules and records; Section 36.2-837, Powers and duties; Section 36.2-841 , Powers and duties; Appendix A, Definitions; Appendix B, Submittal requirements, B-1, Basic Development Plan; of Chapter 36.2, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; for the purposes of amending and reordaining, combining and renumbering, adding or repealing, the following code sections to update, clarify and make the City's zoning ordinance easier to use for its citizens and consistent with state law; providing for an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title." Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price. The Vice-Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wished to speak on the matter. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Christopher Chittum, Director of Planning and Development, reported that during the staff report presentation to the City Planning Commission, he addressed items in the text amendments that would likely be concern to Old Southwest based on the zoning districts present in the neighborhood, and called attention to two potential concerns could be the addition of homestays by special exception and deletion of supplemental regulations related to group care facilities; and the addition of the homestay use is a clarification of the current practice of allowing Air BnB type arrangements as a bed and breakfast. He pointed out that both uses require a special exception, and there would be no procedural difference in how a homestay is established .  603 There being extensive dialogue regarding various rev1s1ons to the Zoning Ordinance, Council members having expressed comments on changes, Vice-Mayor suggested that the City staff work with Council Member Bestpitch to address his concerns and make changes to the homestay definition; and then bring the matter back to the Council for action. Council Member Bestpitch moved that the matter be tabled to date certain, being Monday, July 6, 2015, at 2:00p.m., in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted. ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council on Monday, April 6, 1981, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, June 15, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the request of the City of Roanoke to consider an ordinance amending the Fee Compendium of the City to establish new fees for legal advertisements for zoning amendments, special exceptions, variances, and appeals to the Board of Zoning Appeals, such news fees having an effective date of July 1, 2015, the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Tuesday, May 26, and Tuesday, June 2, 2015. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle stated that inasmuch as the public hearing on the request of the City of Roanoke has been continued by the City Planning Commission until its next regular meeting on Monday, July 13, 2015, at 1:30 p.m., the public hearing scheduled to be heard before the City Council as previously advertised will not be conducted since the Council has no jurisdiction. BONDS: Pursuant to instructions by the Council, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, June 15, 2015 at 7:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on a proposal of the City of Roanoke to authorize issuance of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, in the principal amount not to exceed $27 million to provide funding for various capital projects, the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Monday, June 1, 2015, and Monday, June 8, 2015. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization of FY2016 Bond issuance and appropriation of funds for capital projects. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 604 Council Member Rosen offered the following resolution : (#40278-061515) A RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of not to exceed twenty-seven million dollars ($27,000,000.00) principal amount of general obligations of the City of Roanoke, Virginia , in the form of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds of the City, for the purpose of providing funds to pay the costs of the acquisition, construction, reconstruction , improvement, extension , enlargement and equipping of various public improvement projects of and for the city (including related design and architectural and engineering services); fixing the form, denomination and certain other details of such bonds; providing for the sale of such bonds, together with other General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds of the City; authorizing the preparation of a preliminary official statement and an official statement relating to such bonds and the distribution thereof and the execution of a certificate relating to such official statement; authorizing the execution and delivery of a continuing disclosure certificate relating to such bonds; authorizing and providing for the issuance and sale of a like principal amount of General Obligation Public Improvement Bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of such bonds; delegating to the City Manager and the Director of Finance certain powers with respect to the sale and determination of the details of such bonds and notes; and otherwise providing with respect to the issuance, sale and delivery of such bonds and notes. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 77, page 551.) Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40278-061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price. The Vice-Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wished to speak on the matter. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed . Following comments by Council Member Rosen, Ordinance No. 40278-061515 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.)  605 Council Member Rosen offered the following budget ordinance: (#40279-061515) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding to be provided by the issuance of general obligation Bonds to the Stormwater Improvements, Civic Center Upgrades, City-wide Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk FY16, Passenger Rail Infrastructure, Bridge Renovations, Williamson .Road Library Renovations, Melrose Library Renovations, Parks & Rec Master Plan - Phase II, Streetscapes, Round Hill Expansion - Phase Ill, and PH Stadium Turf Replacement projects, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2015 - 2016 Stormwater Utility, Civic Facilities, Capital Projects, and School Capital Projects Funds, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 77, page 565.) Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40279-061515. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers and Council Member Lea were absent.) HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: The Mayor advised that City Council sets this time as a priority for citizens to be heard. All matters would be referred to the City Manager for response, recommendation or report to Council, as he may deem appropriate. Jason Lambert, 641 Yorkshire Street, Salem, Virginia, appeared before the Council and spoke about raising Virginia's minimum wage to $15.00 an hour. (See copy of documents on file in the City Clerk's Office.) There being no further business to come before the Council, Vice-Mayor Trinkle declared the Council meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. APPROVED ATTEST: ~M~~:l~~~ City Clerk Da ra B. Trinkle Vice-Mayor