City Council

91 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR SESSION September 21, 2015 2:00p.m . The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular session on Monday, September 21, 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, with Mayor David A. Bowers presiding, 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. 40280-070615 adopted by the Council on Monday, July 6, 2015. PRESENT: Council Members Anita J. Price, Court G. Rosen, David B. Trinkle, William D. Bestpitch, Raphael E. Ferris, and Mayor David A. Bowers-6. ABSENT: Council Member Sherman P. Lea-1 . The 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 Charles R. Frost, Pastoral Associate, St. Andrews Catholic Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor David A. Bowers. The Mayor recognized Clifford Headrick, Valley Metro Bus Operator, for his heroic efforts involving a passenger brandishing a firearm on a Valley Metro bus. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: NONE. 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. 92 George Riles, 1925 Andrews Road, N. W., appeared before the Council and reiterated his complaint about Inner-City Athletic Association being denied the right to be a separate region/division as a participate in the Youth Athletic Association . Council Member Bestpitch emphasized that he and Council Member Lea have spent a considerable amount of time regarding this issue over the past few years. The last involvement he had personally was a meeting with representatives from each of the four regions in the Youth Athletic Council (YAC). During that time, he was assured if the Inner City Athletic Association was interested in joining YAC, the other recreation leagues and the City of Roanoke would be agreeable. After sharing the information with Mr. Riles, as well as offering to attend any board meetings to work towards a resolution regarding this issue. Until today, Council Member Bestpitch acknowledged that he had not heard from Mr. Riles, nor was he ever informed about available meeting times for the Inner-City Board, adding that his offer was still good. He indicated that this issue was never going to be resolved at a City Council meeting inasmuch as this was not the time and place for the Council to attempt to work through all of the issues and come to some resolution. In conclusion, he stated that if the Inner-City was interested in further discussions to reach a mutually agreeable resolution, that door was open. Following additional comments from Mr. Riles, the matter was again referred to the City Manager to coordinate a meeting with Mr. Riles. Martin Jeffrey, 421 Fairfax Avenue, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017, appeared before the Council in agreement with Mr. Riles regarding the Inner-City Athletic Association being a separate region/division under the Youth Athletic Council guidelines, and Council's consideration in support of an increase in minimum wage. Culbert Boyd, Vice-President of the Greater Grandview Neighborhood Watch Association, 2508 Round Top Road, N. W., appeared before the Council to share some of the neighborhood's concerns regarding the delay of improvements to the Huff Lane property. (For full text, see copy of comments on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  93 In response to Mr. Boyd's comments, Council Member Rosen agreed that promises were made and he too was disappointed and encouraged the City Manager to move forward with the improvements expeditiously. Jeffrey Mathis, 3701 Woodcrest Road, N. W. , appeared before the Council and shared his concern about the improvements to Huff Lane, being commercial development to the Park, reiterating the neighborhood's opposition to the rezoning proffers to the site. As a follow up to comments by Council Member Ferris, Mr. Mathis noted that the Greater Grandview Neighborhood Watch meetings were held on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m ., at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3911 Greenland Avenue, N. W., and extend an invitation to the Council. Robert Gravely, 3360 Hershberger Road, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017, appeared again before the Council to complain about being wrongfully terminated for the City's employment. CONSENT AGENDA The 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. He called attention to a written communication from the City Attorney requesting a public hearing for conveyance of portions of City-owned property designated as Official Tax Map Nos. 2050306 and 2050305 to the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation in support of the 1oth Street Improvement Project. CITY OF ROANOKE FINANCE BOARD - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of Brian K. Redd as the citizen representative of the City of Roanoke Finance Board; and as a Director of the Economic Development Authority, effective immediately due to job opportunity in Charlotte, North Carolina, was before the Council. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 94 Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved that the resignation be accepted and the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: A YES : Council Members Price, Rosen , Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.) HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD: A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of Robin R. Haldiman as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board, effective immediately, was before the Council. (See communications on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved that the resignation be accepted and the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.) OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION: Report of qualification of Stephen Willis as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a three-year term of office ending September 30, 2018, was before the Council: (See Oaths or Affirmations of Office on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved that the report of qualification be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES : Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.)  95 CITY PROPERTY-EASEMENTS-STREETS-HIGHWAYS: A communication from the City Attorney requesting that Council schedule a public hearing for Thursday, October 8, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or at such later date and time as the City Manager may determine, for conveyance of certain City-owned property to Virginia Department of Transportation , designated as portions of Official Tax Map Nos. 2050306 and 2050305, in connection with the 1oth Street Improvement Project, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved that the Council concur in the request of the City Attorney as above described. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.) REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: FIRE/EMS-GRANTS-BUDGET: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds from the Department of Fire Programs. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 96 Vice-Mayor Trinkle offered the following resolution : (#40340-092115) A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of the FY2016 Fire Programs Funds Grant made to the City of Roanoke by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 77, page 671 .) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40340-092115. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle offered the following budget ordinance: (#40341-092115) AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Fire Programs, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2015 - 2016 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 671.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40341-092115. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.) POLICE-SHERIFF-GRANTS-EQUIPMENT- BUDGET: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds received from United States Department of Justice in connection with the FY 2016 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant for use by the Police and Sheriff's Departments. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  97 Council Member Rosen offered the following resolution: (#40342-092115) A RESOLUTION accepting the FY16 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Award made to the City by the Department of Justice, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 77, page 672.) Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40342-092115. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.) Council Member Rosen offered the following budget ordinance: (#40343-092115) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Federal government, Department of Justice, for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2015 - 2016 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 673.) Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40343- 092115. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.) GRANTS-BUDGET-BICYCLES-POLICE: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds in connection with the FY 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the United States Department of Justice to support the City's bicycle patrol program. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 98 Vice-Mayor Trinkle offered the following resolution : (#40344-092115) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the FY 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program made to the City of Roanoke by the United States Department of Justice, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution , see Resolution Book No. 77, page 674.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40344-092115. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES : Council Members Price , Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle offered the following budget ordinance: (#40345-092115) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Federal government, Department of Justice, for the Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2015 - 2016 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 675.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40345-092115. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.)  99 BUDGET-GRANTS-TRAFFIC-POLICE: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds in connection with the 2016 Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Traffic Safety (Selective Enforcement - Alcohol) Grant awarded to the Roanoke City Police Department to be used for traffic enforcement targeting alcohol impaired drivers. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40346-092115) A RESOLUTION authorizing the application and acceptance of the 2016 Department of Motor Vehicles Traffic Safety (Selective Enforcement- Alcohol) Grant to the City from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 77, page 676.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40346-092115. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40347-092115) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for an alcohol enforcement traffic safety grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2015 - 2016 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 677.) 100 Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40347- 092115. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: Non e-O. (Council Member Lea was absent.) BUDGET-GRANTS-POLICE-BICYCLES-TRAFFIC: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds in connection with the 2016 Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Traffic Safety (Selective Enforcement - Pedestrian Bicycle Safety) Grant awarded to the Roanoke City Police Department to be used for traffic enforcement targeting pedestrian bicycle safety. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40348-092115) A RESOLUTION authorizing the application and acceptance of the 2016 Department of Motor Vehicles Traffic Safety (Selective Enforcement - Pedestrian Bicycle Safety) Grant to the City from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 77, page 678.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40348-092115. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.)  101 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40349-092115) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for a pedestrian and bicycle traffic safety grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2015 - 2016 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 679.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40349- 092115. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.) POLICE-TRAFFIC-GRANTS-BUDGET: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds in connection with the 2016 Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Traffic Safety (Selective Enforcement - Speed) Grant awarded to the Roanoke City Police Department to be used for traffic enforcement targeting drivers who are speeding. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Rosen offered the following resolution: (#40350-092115) A RESOLUTION authorizing the application and acceptance of the 2016 Department of Motor Vehicles Traffic Safety (Selective Enforcement - Speed) Grant to the City from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 77, page 680.) 102 Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40350-092115. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.) Council Member Rosen offered the following budget ordinance: (#40351-092115) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for a speed enforcement traffic safety grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2015 - 2016 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 681.) Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40351- 092115. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.) BUDGET-POLICE-TRAFFIC-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds in connection with the 2016 Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Traffic Safety (Selective Enforcement - Occupant Protection) Grant awarded to the Roanoke City Police Department to be used for traffic enforcement targeting occupant protection. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  103 Council Member Price offered the following resolution: (#40352-092115) A RESOLUTION authorizing the application and acceptance of the 2016 Department of Motor Vehicles Traffic Safety (Selective Enforcement - Occupant Protection) Grant to the City from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 77, page 682.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40352-092115. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.) Council Member Price offered the following budget ordinance: (#40353-092115) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for an occupant protection traffic safety grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2015 - 2016 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 683.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40353- 092115. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.) 104 HOUSING-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending Approval of the 2014 - 2015 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City's Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Funded Programs. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40354-092115) A RESOLUTION approving the 2014 - 15 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) regarding the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; and authorizing the City Manager to submit the CAPER to HUD. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 77, page 684.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40354-092115. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.) COMMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER. The City Manager shared the following comments: City's New Website Launches Tomorrow • The City of Roanoke is preparing to launch its redesigned website on Tuesday, September 22. • During the summer months, department staff received training for the new website content management system and has been working with the Office of Communications and the Website Steering Committee to update their webpages in preparation for the launch. • When the new site launches, visitors will immediately notice new features and a cleaner design. • Citizens have received notification through MyRoanoke alerting them to the launch and encouraging them to visit the site. • City Council will receive a briefing from the Office of Communications on  105 the new website at their October 8. 2:00p.m. meeting. CityWorks (X)po • Thursday - Saturday, October 1 - 3, 2015, in the Roanoke City Market Building. • (X)po is a national idea exchange and festival conference founded in 2011. • The (X)po will include--presentations from high-velocity thought leaders and inspiring performers, connections with others who are engaged in making their communities better, energetic after-hours gatherings and deep-dive lunch sessions with presenters, and access to a year-round, ongoing conversation about big ideas for better places. Single Stream Recycling Begins in October • The move to Single Stream Recycling starts the week of October 5. • The City will provide weekly collection of trash, bulk, and brush on normal collection days in all neighborhoods. • Recycling collection will be every other week, also on normal collection days. • Depending on the location, residences will be on an A Week schedule or a B Week schedule. • Carts have been delivered to city residences, and a calendar was included with the new cart to help citizens remember their correct recycling weeks. • Only residences that have existing alley collection for recycling will continue to use the small recycling bins. Council Member Price mentioned that several churches have also received the new recycling bins, and asked if churches have not participated in the past in trash pick- up, would they be able to participate in the recycling program; whereupon, the City Manager responded that he would research the matter and follow up at the next regular session of the Council. In connection with comments by Council Member Price regarding the new recycling bins, Council Member Bestpitch noticed it appeared that a number of containers have been delivered to properties that were vacant, some houses that have been vacant for some years. Even though the City has an obligation to deliver the bins to each residence, he wondered as to the City's plans for having the bins placed behind the residences; and inquired as to any indication about how the increase in recycling over time would benefit the City. In response to the first point, Mr. Morrill stated that the City has a contractor that is delivering all of bins and City employees are following up on all bins delivered at vacant homes as well as researching the alley issues. Secondly, he indicated that the 106 City is hoping single stream recycling will increase citizen participation, and it has lots of good environmental and cost saving benefits for the community. The City Manager insinuated while there's savings in labor, the City must increase the volume because it has to guarantee a certain amount for the effort to be advantageous to the recycler. Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations, explained that the target is to increase the current recycling rate by 50%, which will take the City slightly less than 700 tons per month; and if all of the expenses go according to plan, the City will be slightly at break even or below its goal. In conclusion, Mr. Stovall remarked that the single stream program is certainly something that the City plan on tracking monthly; and will report findings to the Council. Library System • The City's investments in the library system are paying off. • The Main Library has seen a significant increase in circulation numbers since it re-opened last year, with a 100% increase in the circulation of children's books, the floor count has increased by 26%, and a 60% increase in programs held at the main branch. The Raleigh Court branch renovation is underway, with plans for the renovation of the Williamson Road and Melrose branches following . (See copy of report regarding Library System Statistic for FY15 submitted by the Assistant City Manager for Community Development dated September 21, 2015.) REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: BUDGET-GRANTS-SCHOOLS: The Roanoke City School Board submitted a written report requesting appropriation of funds for various educational programs; and the Assistant 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.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle offered the following budget ordinance: (#40355-092115) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Federal Government and the Commonwealth for various educational programs, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2015 - 2016 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 685.)  107 Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40355-092115. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE: Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution designating the Honorable Anita J. Price as the Voting Delegate, and the Honorable William D. Bestpitch, as the Alternate Voting Delegate for the Business Session; and Christopher P. Morrill as the Staff Assistant for the Annual Virginia Municipal League Business Meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in Richmond, Virginia: (#40356-092115) A RESOLUTION designating a Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate for the Annual Business Session and meetings of the Urban Section of the Virginia Municipal League and designating a Staff Assistant for any meetings of the Urban Section. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 77 page 688.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40356-092115. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Lea was absent.) MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: 108 INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL: Council Member Bestpitch mentioned the strong citizen support of the "The Wall that Heals, Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall", which was on display at the Salem Veterans Medical Center from September 16 - 20, 2015. Council Member Price expressed appreciation for the collaborative efforts that made the Annual Henry Street Festival successful held on Saturday, September 19 in Elmwood Park, acknowledging that the proceeds support the Harrison Museum of African-American Culture; and appreciation to the community for their outpouring support noted in the attendance. VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL: NONE. There being no further business, Mayor Bowers declared the Council meeting adjourned at 3:15p.m. INASMUCH AS THERE WERE NO PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL AT 7:00 P.M., THE PUBLIC HEARING SESSION WAS CANCELLED. APPROVED ATTEST: ~·1'Y!~(\r~ Q ~- ~~~ Stephanie M. Moon Re~s. MMC Davi A. Bowers City Clerk Mayor