City Council

496 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL-REGULAR SESSION May 2, 2016 9:00a.m. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in joint session with the Roanoke City School Board on Monday, May 2, 2016, at 9:00 a.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, Rule 1, 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, with Mayor David A. Bowers presiding. PRESENT: Council Members Raphael E. Ferris, Sherman P. Lea (arrived late), Anita J. Price, Court G. Rosen, David B. Trinkle, William D. Bestpitch and Mayor David A. Bowers-?. ABSENT: None-0. 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 Mayor declared the existence of a quorum. SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES PRESENT: Mark K. Cathey, William B. Hopkins, Jr., Laura D. Rottenborn, Richard M. Willis, Jr., and Chairman Suzanne P. Moore-5. SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES ABSENT: Annette M. Lewis and Vice-Chair Lori E. Vaught-2. Representing the City of Roanoke: R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development; and Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations. Representing Roanoke City Public Schools: Dr. Rita D. Bishop, Superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools; P. Steve Barnett, Deputy Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools; Timothy R. Spencer, Senior City Attorney and Legal Counsel of Roanoke City Schools; and Cindy H. Poulton, Clerk of the Roanoke City School Board.  497 SCHOOLS: Mayor Bowers welcomed everyone to the meeting and expressed appreciation to School Board Chairman Moore for her dedicated service and contribution to the Roanoke City School Board for the past nine years; whereupon, Ms. Moore expressed her appreciation to the Mayor for his work with students over the years. Chairman Moore introduced Roanoke City Public Schools' Teacher of the Year, Leslie N. Doherty, and noted that Ms. Doherty was one of her former government students and now teaches advanced placement and dual enrollment U.S. History at Patrick Henry High School. She pointed out that Ms. Doherty was recognized for not only her teaching abilities, but also her work with the Bezos Scholars Program and the Noteworthy Music Festival fundraiser, which benefitted the music program at Virginia Heights Elementary School. Mayor Bowers presented Ms. Doherty with a gold star. Virginia Tech Industrial and Systems Engineering Student Presentations: Energy Management The City Manager advised that the Virginia Tech Senior Design Teams worked with the Schools on energy management and with the Police Department on a video data file storage, retention, and distribution solution for police body camera data. Tearn One presented highlights of the Energy Management Project, noting the goal was to assist the Schools' in becoming more energy efficient through energy and water conservation, turning off lights and computers each day, recommending electrical upgrades, and providing a management tool to develop a way for the facilities staff to identify problems. (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Video Data File Storage, Retention, and Distribution Solution Team Two worked with the Police Department on storage and retention of body camera data to address how to store large amounts of data within the limitations of the City's budget. The Team presented highlights of the project noting the creation of a Data Flow Diagram and "Failsafe Logic" for the uploading and appending of the videos to reports to ensure data validity and accountability while deleting data not required for retention. The Team calculated data growth projections to ensure budget and server capacity planning for the next 20 years. (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 498 Discussion/Comments by City Council/School Board Trustees: Roanoke City Public School's SOL Spring non-writing testing currently underway during the month of May Chairman Moore advised that the focus in May was SOL testing at all schools in addition to Advanced Placement testing at both high schools; whereupon, Dr. Bishop advised that there was opportunity for expedited retakes for students in grades 3 through 8, out of 132 school divisions in Virginia 35 divisions, or 26.5 percent, have all schools accredited, and reading continued to be a difficult area for City elementary and middle schools. She noted that although Roanoke City was doing well, the goal was to have 100 percent of the schools accredited. Participation during NAVY Week Dr. Bishop advised that Justin Mcleod, Coordinator for Community Relations, would send the Members of Council a list of proposed school activities for NAVY Week. Student homelessness and the shared efforts of the United Way of the Roanoke Valley Dr. Bishop advised that unfortunately the school division had seen between 300 and 600 homeless students over the school year, and through the Help the Homeless Project the division raised $27,000.00 for the students and families. The City Manager as the Chair of the United Way Board suggested United Way take the lead on an initiative titled RYSE (Rehousing Youth for Success in Education); and advised that there were many partners in the effort and noted the City was successful in eliminating the homeless population among veterans as a result of a comprehensive approach led by the efforts of Council Member Bestpitch. Council Member Price requested that the Council be briefed on the RYSE Program; whereupon, Mr. Morrill advised that he would ask Afira DeVries, United Way Chief Executive, to brief the Council on the initiative. Roanoke City Public Schools short term and long term budget plans Council Member Rosen commented that it was his last joint meeting for his term on Council would end on June 30 and inquired about short and long term budget plans for the school division as well as the plan if funds for recurring expenses were exhausted; whereupon, Dr. Bishop stated that it was a serious problem especially at a time when the Division's stature has improved within the State and it was critical to maintain its market advantage. She noted that two Board members had agreed to aggressively review the budget line by line to identify any savings. ..__,  499 Teacher shortage and salary competitiveness Dr. Bishop further advised that there was a teacher shortage which had impacted the schools particularly in the area of reading and stated that many school divisions have not been able to staff every classroom with a highly qualified teacher whereas the schools have a 99.8 percent highly qualified teacher rate. Chairman Moore added that she was appreciative of the support of City Council as it has helped the Division tremendously at a time when support from the State was dismal and noted that the goal was not to cut anything that would hamper the success of students. Trustee Rottenborn advised that she and Trustee Hopkins would be the School Board Members to aggressively review the budget to identify any areas to cut back on deficit spending. She further advised that the Board took the budget seriously and would do its best to be good stewards while not cutting programs that impacted students or salaries and benefits for teachers who may leave for other divisions; she pointed out that the school division gave staff a two percent increase and she fully supported the decision. 21st Century Community Learning Center program Council Member Ferris asked for an overview of the 21st Century Community Learning Center Program and the nature of the shortcomings of the program; whereupon, Dr. Bishop clarified that it was funded by a federal grant and was designed to work with students after school with 60 percent of the time dedicated to tutoring and 40 percent dedicated to enrichment. Chairman Moore indicated that there were 12 participating schools, the highest of any division in the State and that in June 2015 the schools received its first monitoring report from the State which cited concerns in four schools. Council Member Ferris asked for more information on the monitoring report. Dr. Bishop advised that following the June 2015 report, the Division submitted a corrective action plan that addressed the areas around parent involvement, improved communication with parents and ensuring that parents and students who participated met the eligibility criteria for the program. She stated any grant monies used to support students or parents who were not eligible were repaid from the General Fund and further noted there were particulars of the grant that were not followed, the grant could have been amended, but was not, and there was documentation that was not as good as it should have been; these were the areas where corrective action has occurred. Dr. Bishop also added that any resources purchased with 21st Century grant funds could not be used during the regular school day and that the monitoring team visited last week and would return to review the new grant with staff ready to address any concerns. 500 Council Member Bestpitch asked if staff in the after-school program were hired by the Division or provided through a partnership with other agencies as well as who · """' paid the staff; whereupon, Dr. Bishop replied that all staff were hired through the Division's human resources process which screened all individuals and staff was paid by Roanoke City Public Schools. Council Member Price appreciated Council Member Ferris broaching the subject of the concerns surrounding the 21st Century program, the Council's School Board Buddies program and encouraged the Board to reach out to the community in an effort to improve the lines of communication. Council Member Bestpitch expressed appreciation to Chairman Moore for her nine years of service on the Board and commented that the Happy Healthy Cooks Program which teaches second graders about whole foods, processed foods and the basics of nutrition and the Star City Reads Program be expanded through increased partnerships and community involvement to ensure a strong partnership in each of the City's elementary schools. Lack of communication with parents and citizens Trustee Willis commented that in terms of communication he was unsure why citizens and parents felt they cannot contact the Board or may not receive a response; and pointed out that the Board hosts public meetings and public workshops, but do suffer in managing those meetings in a polite discourse. Council Member Price recognized that communication was an ongoing challenge and appreciated that the School Board was addressing the issue. Further discussion ensured with regard to citizen communication with the School Board; whereupon, Council Member Ferris commented that he had heard from citizens who complain that they have addressed the School Board, but were not acknowledged during the meeting. He suggested that the Board ask the citizen a few questions about what was addressed in an effort to engage the citizen and refer the matter to the Superintendent for report back to the Board. Trustee Cathey stated that as a new member, he had been contacted by many people in the community and has met with them, but Board members cannot address some matters, such as personnel issues and citizens may not be satisfied with the outcome, but the Board could only hope that they were satisfied with the process. Vice-Mayor Trinkle advised that with the upcoming changes in the Council and School Board, he hoped the "buddy system" could be reenergized as soon after July 1 as possible in an effort to help each other to grow. -  501 Chairman Moore advised that Drs. Sharon and Craig Ramey would be recognized as Chief Science Officers for Human Development at City Council's 2:00p.m. meeting; and further recognized at the May 10 School Board meeting. She thanked the Mayor and Council for their continued support of the School Board and offered assurance that the Board was working hard on behalf of the students and their families in Roanoke City Public Schools. In conclusion, several Members of Council expressed appreciation to Chairman Suzanne Moore for her nine years of service as a School Board Trustee and wished her well in her future endeavors on behalf of the City. There being no further business, Chairman Moore declared the School Board meeting adjourned at 11:21 a.m. There being no further business, Mayor Bowers declared the Council meeting in recess at 11:21 a.m., to be reconvened in the Council Chamber, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., for an Informal Session of Roanoke City Council. At this point, Council Member Lea entered the Council Chamber (11 :28 a.m.). At 11:38 a.m., the Council meeting was reconvened in the Council Chamber, Room 450, with Mayor Bowers presiding and all Members of the Council in attendance; and then he called attention to the following items for action: CITY COUNCIL: A communication from Mayor David A. Bowers requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council, 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.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved that Council concur in the request of the Mayor to convene in a Closed Meeting as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. 502 CITY COUNCIL: A communication from Council Member Sherman P. Lea, """" 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 Lea moved that Council concur in the request as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. CITY-OWNED PROPERTY: A communication from the City Manager requesting that the Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the disposition of City-owned property located at 2750 Hoover Street, N. W., where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager to convene in Closed Meeting as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. CITY-OWNED PROPERTY: A communication from the City Manager requesting that the Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the disposition of City-owned property located at 1015 Jamison Avenue, S. E., where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amend, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  503 Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager to convene in Closed Meeting as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. ITEMS LISTED ON THE 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL DOCKET REQUIRING DISCUSSION/CLARIFICATION AND ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE 2:00P.M. AGENDA: NONE. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: NONE. BRIEFINGS: FY17 Budget Hearing Follow-up The City Manager advised that at the April 18 meeting, a balanced budget was presented and at the April 28 budget public hearing the Council heard only one speaker with regard to the increase of the vehicle license fees from $20.00 to $28.00. He further explained that the briefing was for Council to address any issues with the budget. Council Member Price inquired if the City could do anything with regard to the vehicle tax; whereupon, the City Attorney explained that State Code permitted a reduction for senior citizens for one automobile. Council Member Ferris asked for more clarification and whether it could be means tested with the same kind of criteria used for real estate and what the overall impact would be on the budget. The City Attorney advised that the statute indicated that the local governing body may provide an exemption of 50 percent on the license fee for one vehicle to persons 65 or older and it did not reference means testing. He offered to look at other localities to check for flexibility notwithstanding the way the state code was written. Council Member Bestpitch asked the City Manager for an overview of the current health initiative; whereupon, Mr. Morrill advised that the health needs assessment presented to Council focused on northwest and southeast finding that mental and oral health were major health concerns. He noted that the City continued to work with United Way Healthy Roanoke Valley and others. He further advised that whether grant funds were received or not, it was an opportunity to concentrate on pulling other folks together focusing on addressing core issues. 504 Following his comments regarding the City's funding of the request of the Local .... Environment Agriculture Project, Inc., (LEAP) in the budget, and noting that for at least three years, the City had supported the Roanoke Community Garden Association, in terms of a very low cost lease of City-owned property; Council Member Bestpitch offered a motion to change the $10,000.00 of funding in the budget as it was presented for Roanoke Community Garden Association, and provide said funding to the Local Environment Agriculture Project, Inc., (LEAP). The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris. Council Member Price commented that she was not comfortable with a budget change of that capacity at the last minute and with all previous budget discussions held, any recommendations for changes should be for future contingencies. Following dialogue regarding funding provided to nonprofits, Vice-Mayor Trinkle inquired if there was a way to have certain groupings or categories for organizations such as--good for the community now, with the understanding receipt of funding is not forever. He suggested having a protocol in place to go through for some of the start-ups for the next budget cycle. Council Member Bestpitch concurred in the comments of the Vice-Mayor; and reiterated the comments of the City Manager, adding perhaps another way to improve the process may be to provide a way of giving more weight to applications for programs - or activities that support the priorities identified by the United Way of Roanoke Valley. Mayor Bowers voiced his opposition to the motion, stating that the Roanoke Community Garden Association has been one of the most successful neighborhood programs in the Community; adding the City's Budget Committee recommended funding for the Association, and during the public hearing on the budget that was held on Thursday, April 28, there was no opposition. He suggested that if the Council was inclined to support funding of the LEAP program, it could be addressed using end of the fiscal year surplus. Council Member Lea inquired as to what would happen to the Roanoke Community Garden Association, Inc., if the City decided not to fund it, would it eliminate the program. The City Manager advised that the City of Roanoke was not the sole funder of the program and it existed prior to the City funding it. There being no further comments by the Council Members, the motion to fund the Local Environment Agriculture Project, Inc., (LEAP) with $10,000.00, was adopted by the following vote: ....  505 AYES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Rosen, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-5. NAYS: Council Member Price and Mayor Bowers-2. Without objection by the Council, Mayor Bowers advised that there was no need for a Work Session on, Thursday, May 5 and that the Fiscal Year 2017 Recommended Budget would be adopted on Monday, May 9 at 2:00p.m. At 12:08 p.m., the Mayor declared the Council meeting in recess for a Closed Meeting in the Council's Conference Room, Room 451, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building until 2:00p.m., in the Council Chamber. At 2:00 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, with Mayor David Bowers presiding. PRESENT: Council Members Raphael E. Ferris, Sherman P. Lea, Anita J. Price (arrived late), Court G. Rosen (arrived late), David B. Trinkle, William D. Bestpitch and Mayor David A. Bowers-7. ABSENT: None-0. 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. At this point, Council Member Price entered the meeting (2:04p.m.). The Mayor declared the existence of a quorum. The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Joanna M. Paysour, Associate Pastor, Cave Spring United Methodist Church. The Mayor called for a Moment of Silence in memory of Owen C. Shultz, City resident and longtime member of the Roanoke Public Library Board; and Wes Hillman, a Roanoke native and Roanoke Aviation pioneer, who both passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Bowers. At this point, Council Member Rosen entered the meeting (2:06p.m.). 506 PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: LAW ENFORCEMENT-PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor declared the week of May 1-7, 2016 as National Correctional Officers Week. (See ceremonial copy of proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Mayor Bowers presented ceremonial copy of the proclamation to Sheriff Tim Allen. ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: Council Member Ferris presented a resolution recognizing Drs. Sharon and Craig Ramey as Chief Science Officers for Human Development for the City of Roanoke: (#40489-050216) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to appoint Dr. Sharon Ramey and Dr. Craig Ramey as Chief Science Officers for Human Development for the City of Roanoke through the City's volunteer program. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 217.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40489-050216. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price. - The City Manager called attention to the efforts provided by the Rameys to the community through volunteer efforts. Following additional comments and accolades by Council Members, Resolution No. 40489-050216 was adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTER: The Mayor advised that City Council sets this time as a priority for citizens to be heard, and that all matters will be referred to the City Manager for response, recommendation or report to Council, as he may deem appropriate. -  507 PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE-AMTRAK: Barbara N. Duerk, 2607 Rosalind Avenue, S. W., appeared before Council to discuss Destination Roanoke and to recommend Roll On/Roll Off bike service in connection with passenger rail service to Roanoke in 2017. Ms. Duerk called attention to a resolution adopted by the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization dated April 2, 2016 recommending that Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation ensure "ROLL ON/ROLL OFF" accommodations for bicycles on passenger rail service to Roanoke, Virginia. (See copy of resolution on file in the City Clerk's Office.) In closing, Ms. Duerk once again asked the Council to adopt a resolution, similar to the measure passed by Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization, in support of recommending the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation ensure "ROLL ON/ROLL OFF" accommodations for bicycles on passenger rail service to Roanoke, Virginia. Following comments, Council Members Bestpitch suggested that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and City Manager for an appropriate response to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for the record. MISCELLANEOUS: Robert Gravely, 3360 Hershberger Road, N. W., appeared before Council and recited biblical scriptures in connection with his termination of employment with the City and the City's economy. COMMUNITY GARDENS: Tim Dayton, 610 Mountain Avenue, S. W., appeared before Council to solicit support for Roanoke Community Garden Association and R.E.A.C.H. for their efforts to teach children about plants and gardening. CONSENT AGENDA The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Members of Council and will be enacted by one motion in the form, or forms, listed on the Consent Agenda, and if discussion are desired, the item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Mayor Bowers called attention to three requests from the City Manager for a public hearing MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meetings of Council held on Monday, March 7, 2016, were before the body. (See copy of minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 508 Council Member Rosen moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. CITY COUNCIL: A communication from the City Manager requesting that the Council schedule a public hearing for Monday, May 16, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., or at such time thereafter as the matter may be reached, or at such later date and time as the City Manager may determine to consider a request of Blue Ridge Land Conservancy for tax exemption of personal property located at 722 First Street, S. W., Suite L., was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Rosen moved that the Council concur in the request of the City Manager as above described. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. LEAP-TAXES: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing for Monday, May 16, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., or at such time thereafter as the matter may be reached, or at such later date and time as the City Manager may determine to consider a request of Local Environmental Agriculture Project, Inc., (LEAP) for tax exemption of personal property located at 1327 Grandin Road, S. W., was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Rosen moved that the Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-?. _ NAYS: None-0.  509 CITY-OWNED PROPERTY: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing for Monday, May 16, 2016, at 7:00p.m., or at such time thereafter as the matter may be reached, or at such later date and time as the City Manager may determine to renew a lease for approximately 3.6-acres of land adjacent to Barns Avenue, N. W., to Jared and Donna Green for agricultural purposes., was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Rosen moved that the Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. FAIR HOUSING: A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of Alesha Allen as a member of the Fair Housing Board, effectively immediately, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Rosen moved that the resignation be accepted and the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. OATHS OF OFFICE-CITY OF ROANOKE FINANCE BOARD-FAIR HOUSING BOARD: Reports of qualification of Kenneth S. Cronin as a Citizen-at-Large member of the City of Roanoke Finance Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Brian K. Redd ending June 30, 2016; and thereafter an appointment for an additional two-year term of office ending June 30, 2018; and Byron Lee Hamlar as a member of the Fair Housing Board to replace Lawrence K. Dowler for a three-year term of office ending March 31, 2019, were before the Council: (See Oaths or Affirmations of Office on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 510 Council Member Rosen moved that the reports of qualification be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: BUDGET-ROANOKE VALLEY REGIONAL CABLE TELEVISION: Elaine Bays- Murphy, Cable Access Director, Roanoke Valley Television, transmitted the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Fiscal Year 2016- 2017 Budget, with the City's share being $211,361.00. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) - Council Member Rosen offered the following resolution: (#40490-050216) A RESOLUTION approving the recommendation of the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee to approve the annual operating budget for Fiscal Year 2016- 2017 for the operation of the regional government and educational access station, Roanoke Valley Television (RVTV, Channel 3), and for the City to provide partial funding. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 218.) Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40490-050216. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0.  511 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: BUDGET-EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2016 "Four-For-Life" payment for Emergency Medical Services for training, supplies or other appropriate items. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle offered the following resolution: (#40491-050216) A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of the FY2016 "Four for Life" Grant for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) made to the City of Roanoke by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 219.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40491-050216. The motion was seconded by Council Member Lea was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. Vice-Mayor Trinkle offered the following budget ordinance: (#40492-050216) AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from the Virginia Department of Health for the purpose of purchasing emergency medical service (EMS) training and supplies, 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. 78, page 220.) 512 Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40492-050216. The motion was seconded by Council Member Lea was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers -7. NAYS: None-0. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION-PERMITS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending execution of the Virginia Department of Transportation's Programmatic Project Administration Agreement Extension Addendum to permit continuance of currently funded Revenue Sharing Projects; verification of project funding and designation of the City Manager to execute all agreements. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Lea offered the following resolution: (#40493-050216) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute the Virginia Department of Transportation ("VDOT") Programmatic Project Administration Agreement ("PPAA") Extension Addendum with VDOT; providing assurance of the City of Roanoke's commitment to funding of the projects under the PPAA and in meeting its financial obligations under the program; providing a designation of signature authority regarding commitment of funds; and authorizing the City Manager to provide any additional information, execute any necessary additional documents, and to take any necessary actions to obtain, accept, receive, implement, use, and administer the PPAA. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 221.) Council Member Lea moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40493-050216. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-7. NAYS: Non e-O.  513 COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER. The City Manager shared the following comments: Art By Bus program is featured in the April 2016 VML Town & City Magazine • The article includes three photos of buses displaying works of art from the city's public art collection. • This project is a component of the city's Public Art Program. May is Neighborhood Month • Neighborhood Month kicked off with the "2016 Neighborhood Month Conference for Roanoke Neighborhoods" on Saturday, April 30, at the Mountain View Community Center. • At one time, the city used to celebrate Neighborhood Day on one day of the month. But with so many neighborhood events, over the years it has expanded to a month-long celebration. • Six neighborhood organizations and watch groups, and three community- based organizations currently participate to host Neighborhood Month events. • Events taking place will be updated on the Neighborhood Month website, www. roanokeva .gov/neighborhoodmonth An Evening With George Takei • The city looks forward to welcoming George Takei to Roanoke on May 4. • Mr. Takei will give his remarks at a special event on Wednesday evening hosted by Local Colors at Jefferson Center. • This will be a great opportunity to raise awareness about the value of diversity and the importance of welcoming immigrants into our community. Strawberry Festival will kick off Festival Season in Elmwood Park • The festival is run entirely by Community School parent, alumni, and school staff. • All proceeds benefit Community School. • Friday, May 6 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m./Saturday, May 7 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00p.m. • Admission is free • Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy homemade strawberry shortcakes, strawberry sundaes, chocolate dipped strawberries, strawberry smoothies and more. 514 Upcoming Festivals in Elmwood Park during May include: • Local Colors, May 21 • Festival in the Park, May 27-29 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: FINANCIAL REPORTS: The Director of Finance submitted the Financial Report for the nine months ended March 31, 2016. (See copy of Financial Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Ms. Dameron provided a commentary on the City's financial results for the nine months ended March 31, 2016. She noted that through March, FY16 year-to-date revenues were $176.3 million, or 64.8% of the current revenue estimate for the year; and year-to-date revenues increased 3.6% or $6.2 million compared to the same period in FY15. In addition, through March, expenditures were $205.1 million, or 74.9 % of the current expenditure budget for the year, with year-to-date expenditures being 1.9% or $3.9 million higher compared to the prior year mainly due to increased funding to Schools, and also contributing to the increase was the timing of payments of maintenance and recycling contracts and additional elections. In closing, the Director of Finance indicated that the City's financial performance will continue to be carefully monitored by the various departments which are involved with oversight of the City's budgeting and financial processes. There being no comments by the Council Members, the Mayor advised that the Financial Report and presentation would be received and filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. INTRODUTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:  515 INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL: MENTAL HEALTH: In recognition of May as Mental Health Month, Vice-Mayor Trinkle announced that the Virginia Tech Carillion School of Medicine would be offering a three-part series debunking myths surrounding mental health issues. Vice- Mayor Trinkle announced that the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine is offering a three-part series debunking myths surrounding mental health issues: • May 12 - Quest for a Cure: A History of Mental Health Care • May 19 - The Current and Future Science of Mental Health Care • May 26- Moving Forward: A Community Response The cost is $20.00 for all three nights. A portion of the proceeds will go to Mental Health America of Roanoke Valley. Visit website for additional information. FELONS-ELECTIONS: Council Member Lea encouraged participation in a Community Stakeholders Meeting, noting he, along with Secretary of the Commonwealth Kelly Thomasson, Senator John Edwards and Delegate Sam Rasoul will meet on Friday, May 6 at 2:00 p.m., in Roanoke City Council Chamber to discuss Governor Terry McAuliffe's Executive Order to restore voting rights to felons. At 3:09 p.m., the Mayor declared the Council meeting in recess for continuation of a Closed Meeting in the Council's Conference Room, Room 451, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building. (Vice-Mayor Trinkle left during the Closed Meeting at 3:33p.m.) At 3:54 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, Mayor Bowers presiding and all Members of the Council in attendance, with the exception of Vice-Mayor Trinkle. 516 - 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 Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Vice Mayor Trinkle was absent.) VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL: OATHS OF OFFICE-PARKS AND RECREATION: The Mayor called attention to the expiration of the term of office of Claude "Sport" Page, Ill as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board ended on March 31, 2016; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. - Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Claude Page, Ill. There being no further nominations, Mr. Page, Ill was reappointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three-year term of office ending March 31, 2019, by the following vote: FOR MR. PAGE: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-6. (Vice Mayor Trinkle was absent.) OATHS OF OFFICE-BLUE RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE: The Mayor called attention to the unexpired term of Gail Burruss as the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Representative to the Court Community Correction Program, Regional Community Criminal Justice Board ending June 30, 2018 and upcoming expirations of the three-year terms of office of Police Captain Samuel Roman, Police Chief Designee and City Sheriff Tim Allen as City representatives of the Court Community Corrections Program, Regional Community Criminal Justice Board ending June 30, 2016; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. -  517 Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of Laura Eichenlaub, Samuel Roman and Tim Allen. There being no further nominations, Ms. Eichenlaub was appointed to fill the unexpired term of R. Gail Burruss as the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Representative ending June 30, 2018; and Roanoke City Police Captain Samuel Roman, as the Police Chief Designee; and City Sheriff Tim Allen were reappointed as the City representatives for three-year terms of office, each, ending June 30, 2019, of the Court Corrections Program, Regional Community Criminal Justice Board, by the following vote: FOR MS. EICHENLAUB, POLICE CAPTAIN ROMAN AND SHERIFF ALLEN: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-6. (Vice Mayor Trinkle was absent.) OATHS OF OFFICE-CITY OF ROANOKE PENSION PLAN: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expirations of the two-year term of office of Stephen Keatts (Police Department), as the Public Safety representative ending June 30, 2016; and a four-year term of office of Michael Shockley as the City Employee representative ending June 30, 2016 of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Board of Trustees; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations, noting that the two year appointment rotates between the Police and Fire/EMS Departments. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of Terry King (Fire/EMS) and Michael Shockley. There being no further nominations, Mr. King was appointed to replace Lieutenant Keatts for a two-year term of office as the Public Safety representative ending June 30, 2018; and Mr. Shockley was reappointed as a City Employee representative for a four-year term of office ending June 30, 2020, of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Board of Trustees, by the following vote: FOR MESSRS. KING AND SHOCKLEY: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-6. (Vice Mayor Trinkle was absent.) 518 OATHS OF OFFICE-MILL MOUNTAIN ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expirations of the three-year terms of office of Louise Kegley (Fishburn representative) and Kae N. Bolling (Mill Mountain Garden Club representative) as members of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board ending June 30, 2016; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nominations the names of Mary Kegley and Whitney Feldmann. There being no further nomination, Mary Kegley to replace Louise Kegley and Ms. Feldmann to replace Ms. Bolling were appointed as members of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board for three-year terms of office, each, ending June 30, 2019, by the following vote: FOR MS. KEGLEY AND MS. FELDMANN: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-6. (Vice Mayor Trinkle was absent.) OATHS OF OFFICE-PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expirations of the three- year terms of office of Donald Dillard and Police Captain Richard Morrison as City Employee representatives of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission ending June 30, 2016; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of Donald Dillard and Police Captain Richard Morrison. There being no further nominations, Mr. Dillard and Police Captain Morrison were reappointed as City employee representatives of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for three-year terms of office, each, ending June 30, 2019, by the following vote: FOR MR. DILLARD AND POLICE CAPTAIN MORRISON: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-6. (Vice Mayor Trinkle was absent.) -  519 OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE ARTS COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expirations of the three-year terms of office of Patice L. Holland, Jeremy W. Butterfield, Thomas L. McKeon, and Cari C. Gates as members of the Roanoke Arts Commission ending June 30, 2016; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of Patice L. Holland, Jeremy W. Butterfield, Thomas L. McKeon, and Cari C. Gates. There being no further nominations, Ms. Holland, Messrs. Butterfield and McKeon, and Ms. Gates were reappointed members of the Roanoke Arts Commission for three-year terms of office, each, ending June 30, 2019, by the following vote: FOR MS. HOLLAND, MESSRS. BUTTERFIELD AND MCKEON, AND MS. GATES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-6. (Vice Mayor Trinkle was absent.) OATHS OF OFFICE-BUILDING AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expirations of the three-year terms of office of D. Jeffrey Parkhill (Architect) and Glen Wayne Hall (Citizen) as members of the Building and Fire Code Board Appeals ending June 30, 2016; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of D. Jeffrey Parkhill and Glen Wayne Hall. There being no further nominations, Messrs. Parkhill and Hall were reappointed as members of the Building and Fire Code of Appeals for three-year terms of office, each, ending June 30, 2019, by the following vote: FOR MESSRS. PARKHILL AND HALL: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-6. (Vice Mayor Trinkle was absent.) OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVOCATES: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expirations of the three-year terms of office of Scott Horchler and Kenya Huffman as members of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates ending June 30, 2016; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of Scott Horchler and Cindy Pasternak. 520 There being no further nominations, Mr. Horchler was reappointed and Ms. Pasternak was appointed to replace Kenya Huffman as members of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates for three-year terms of office, each, ending June 30, 2019, by following vote: FOR MR. HORCHLER AND MS. PASTERNAK: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-6. (Vice Mayor Trinkle was absent.) OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expirations of the three-year terms of office of Benjamin Bazak and Marianne Gandee as members of the Roanoke Public Library Board ending June 30, 2016; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of Benjamin Bazak and Marianne Gandee. There being no further nominations, Mr. Bazak and Ms. Gandee were reappointed as members of Roanoke Public Library Board for three-year terms of office, each, ending June 30, 2019, by following vote: FOR MR. BAZAK AND MS. GANDEE: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-6. (Vice Mayor Trinkle was absent.) OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAY COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the three-year term of office of James D. Ritchie as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission ending June 30, 2016; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of James D. Ritchie. There being no further nominations Mr. Ritchie was reappointed as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2019, by the following vote: FOR MR. RITCHIE: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-6. (Vice Mayor Trinkle was absent.)  521 OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE VALLEY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expirations of the four-year terms of office of Barbara A. Dameron (Member) and Sherman M. Stovall (Alternate) as City representatives of the Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Center Commission for four-year terms of office, ending June 30, 2016; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of Barbara A. Dameron and Sherman M. Stovall. There being no further nominations, Ms. Dameron and Mr. Stovall were reappointed as City representatives of the Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Center Commission for four-year terms of office, each, ending June 30, 2020, by following vote: FOR MS. DAMERON AND MR. STOVALL: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Mayor Bowers-6. (Vice Mayor Trinkle was absent.) There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting in recess at 3:58p.m., until Monday, May 9, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, for the adoption of the City of Roanoke Recommended Fiscal Year 2016 - 2017 Budget and other measures deemed appropriate. The recessed meeting of Roanoke City Council was called to order on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., with Vice-Mayor David B. Trinkle presiding. PRESENT: Council Members Raphael E. Ferris, Sherman P. Lea, Anita J. Price, Court G. Rosen, William D. Bestpitch, and Vice-Mayor David B. Trinkle-6. ABSENT: Mayor David A. Bowers-1. 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 Council Member Anita J. Price. 522 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Vice-Mayor Trinkle. Vice-Mayor Trinkle advised that the purpose of the meeting was to adopt measures in connection with the City's Recommended 2016 - 2017 Fiscal Year Budget. HEARING OF CITIZENS: BUDGET: Tim Dayton, Chairman, Roanoke Community Garden appeared before the City Council to urge Council's support of funding for the Roanoke Community Garden. Without objection, the matter was referred to the City Manager for recommendation to the Council at its May 16, 2016 regular meeting. BUDGET: The Director of Finance submitted a Certificate of Funding certifying that funds required for the 2016 - 2017 General Fund, Stormwater Utility Fund, Civic Facilities Fund, Parking Fund, Department of Technology Fund, Fleet Management Fund, Risk Management Fund, School Fund, School Food Fund, and Grant Fund budgets were available for appropriation. (See Certification on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Without objection by the Council, the Vice-Mayor advised that the Certificate of Funding would be received and filed. SCHOOLS-TAXES: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending amendment of the Roanoke City School Funding Policy. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price offered the following resolution: (#40494-050916) A RESOLUTION amending the School Funding Policy for funding the City's School Division dated May 9, 2011 and approving and adopting the School Funding Policy for funding the City's School Division, as revised, by correcting the amount of the allowance for the deduction of the portion of the Transient Occupancy tax paid to Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau d/b/a Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge from 1/8 of such tax collected to 3/8 of such tax collected. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 223.)  523 Council Member Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40494-050916. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers was absent.) FEE COMPENDIUM: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending an amendment of the City's Fee Compendium for fees charged with regard to athletic field rental for tournaments. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40495-050916) A RESOLUTION amending certain fees as set out below to be charged for Athletic Field Rental for Tournaments; providing for an effective date; and directing amendment of the Fee Compendium. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 224.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40495-050916. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers was absent.) 524 BUDGET-STORMWATER UTILITY-PARKING-SCHOOLS: Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance setting forth an Annual General, Stormwater Utility, Civic Facilities, Parking, Department of Technology, Fleet Management, Risk Management, School General, School Food Services, Grant Funds and State Asset Sharing Program appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017: (#40496-050916) AN ORDINANCE adopting the annual General, Stormwater Utility, Civic Facilities, Parking, Department of Technology, Fleet Management, Risk Management, School General, School Food Services, Grant Funds, and State Asset Sharing Program Appropriations of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 225.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40496- 050916. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-6. - NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers was absent.) BUDGET-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending an endorsement of an update to the Five-year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2017-2021. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40497-050916) A RESOLUTION endorsing the update to the Capital Improvement Program submitted by the City Manager by letter of May 9, 2016. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 232.)  525 Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40497-050916. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers was absent.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40498-050916) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding for the FY 2017- 2021 Update to the Capital Improvement Program, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2016 - 2017 General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 233.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40498- 050916. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers was absent.) ENTERPRISE ZONES: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending appropriation of FY2017 funds for Enterprise Zone. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#40499-050916) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Economic and Community Development Reserve for the Enterprise Zone Projects, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2016 - 2017 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 234.) 526 CITY EMPLOYEES-PAY PLAN: Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40499-050916. The motion was seconded by Council Member . ···'""' Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers was absent.) HOUSING: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending approval of the 2016-2017 HUD Consolidated Plan and 2017 Annual Plan; and authorization to submit documentation to HUO for final review. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price offered the following resolution: (#40500-050916) A RESOLUTION approving the 2016 - 2017 Annual Update ("Annual Update") to the 2015 - 2019 Consolidated Plan and authorizing the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to submit the approved Annual Update to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUO") for final review and approval, and authorizing the execution of all necessary documents pertaining to such Annual Update. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 235.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40500-050916. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers was absent.)  527 CITY EMPLOYEES-PAY PLAN: Council Member Rosen offered the following ordinance establishing a Pay Plan for officers, employees, Council appointed officers and Constitutional Officers of the City; and authorization for certain salary adjustments and merit increases and monthly stipends for certain board and commission members, effective July 1, 2016. (#40501-050916) AN ORDINANCE to adopt and establish a Pay Plan for officers, employees, Council appointed officers and Constitutional Officers of the City effective July 1, 2016; providing for certain salary adjustments; authorizing various annual pay supplements for certain officers and employees; 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. 78, page 236.) Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40501-050916. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and was adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Ferris, Lea, Price, Rosen, Bestpitch, and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers was absent.) There being no further business to come before the Council, Vice-Mayor Trinkle declared the recessed meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m. APPROVED David B. Trinkle Vice-Mayor