City Council

595 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL-REGULAR SESSION June 20, 2016 2:00p.m. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular session on Monday, June 20, 2016, 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. Mayor David A. Bowers convened the meeting with a Gavel presented to him as President of the Patrick Henry High School Student Government Association (1969- 1970). PRESENT: Council Members Court G. Rosen, David B. Trinkle, William D. Bestpitch, Raphael E. Ferris, Sherman P. Lea, Anita J. Price, and Mayor David A. Bowers-?. ABSENT: None-0. 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 The Reverend Carlton Wright, Associate Pastor for Seniors and Pastoral Care, Shenandoah Baptist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was Jed by Mayor Bowers. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS-DECEASED PERSONS: Mayor Bowers recognized Oakey's Funeral Service and Crematory on its 1501h Anniversary. 596 He presented a framed Key to the City to Sam G. Oakey, President and Board Chairman, and staff in recognition of service to the people of Roanoke. ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS-SOCIAL SERVICES: Mayor Bowers recognized Jane Conlin, Director; and staff of the Department of Human/Social Services on receipt of the i3 Award for Customer Service and Business Process Improvement. He presented the Innovation, Implementation and Impact (i3) Award for Customer Service and Process Improvement from the Virginia Department of Social Services to Ms. Conlin. CITY COUNCIL-ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution recognizing the services of the Honorable Courtney "Court" G. Rosen as Council Member and former Vice-Mayor of the City of Roanoke: (#40542-062016) A RESOLUTION paying tribute to the Honorable Courtney "Court" G. Rosen, and expressing to him the appreciation of the City and its people for his exemplary public service. (For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.78, page 307.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40542-062016. ·• The motion was seconded by Council Member Lea. Following accolades by Council Members and remarks by Council Member Rosen, Resolution No. 40542-062016 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Rosen abstained from voting.) CITY COUNCIL-ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Vice-Mayor Trinkle offered the following resolution paying tribute to the Honorable David A. Bowers as Mayor of the City of Roanoke: (#40541-062016) A RESOLUTION paying tribute to the Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor of the City of Roanoke, and expressing to him the appreciation of the City and its people for his exemplary public service. (For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.78, page 305.)  597 Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40541-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price. Following comments by the Council and expression of appreciation from Mayor Bowers, Resolution No. 40541-062016 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Bowers abstained from voting.) 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. MISCELLANEOUS: Bill Tanger, Acting Chair, Blue Way Committee, 257 Dancing Tree Lane, Roanoke County, appeared before Council to discuss City-owned surplus property located at Sun Valley Swim Club for use by the Committee. He encouraged the City Council to devote more attention to the issue in order for the matter to move forward. Since prior discussion of the matter had been in a Closed Meeting, the matter was referred to the City Manager for response. MISCELLANEOUS: Chris Craft, 1501 East Gate Avenue, N. E., appeared before Council to express concern regarding a citation from the City requesting the removal of a storage building located on City-owned property adjacent to his residence, noting the former City Manager had granted permission for storage building to be placed on the paper street. It was stated that no authority could be granted by the City for use of City-owned property without official action in written form.  598 CONSENT AGENDA The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda are 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 were desired, the item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Mayor Bowers called attention to a request for public hearing from the City Manager; and an additional written communication Council Member Lea, Chair, City Council Personnel Committee, requested that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss a personal matter. REGISTRAR OFFICE: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing for Monday, July 18, 2016, at 2:00 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 the establishment of a new absentee voting precinct, 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 City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of Mary Dykstra as a member of the Architectural Review Board, effective August 30, 2016, was before the Council. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved that Council accept the resignation and receive and file the communication. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0.  599 OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE VALLEY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER- CITY OF ROANOKE PENSION PLAN: Reports of qualification of Barbara A. Dameron as the City representative of the Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Center Commission for a four-year term of office ending June 30, 2020; and Terry King as the Public Safety representative of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Board of Trustees for a two-year term of office ending June 30, 2018, were before the Council. (See Oaths or Affirmations of Office on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice Mayor Trinkle 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 Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. CITY COUNCIL: A written 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 performance of a Council- Appointed Officer, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, was before he body. (See copy of communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved that the Council concur in the request of Council Member Lea as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. 600 REGULAR AGENDA 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 20, 2016, at 2:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the request of the City of Roanoke to rezone property located at 523, 0, and 0 Harrison Avenue, N. W., from RM-1, Residential Mixed Density District, with a NO, Neighborhood Design Overly District; to RM-F, Residential Multifamily District, with an H-2, Historic Neighborhood Overlay District, the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, and Tuesday, June 7, 2016. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending approval of the rezoning request, finding that the Amended Application No.1 is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, Harrison & Washington Park Neighborhood Plan, and Zoning Ordinance as it rezones the properties to allow for continued development of the site in a manner appropriate to the surrounding area. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice- Mayor Trinkle offered the following ordinance: (#40543-062016) AN ORDINANCE to rezone certain property located at 523, 0 (zero), and 0 (zero) Harrison Avenue, N. W., from RM-1, Residential Mixed Density District, with an NO, Neighborhood Design Overlay, to RMF, Residential Multifamily District, with an H-2, Historic Neighborhood Overlay; and· dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 309.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40543-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen.  601 Council Member Price advised of a personal conflict of interest, due to her husband's relationship with the Harrison Museum of American Culture that may be negotiating with the applicant; and she read the following statement into record: "STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST I, Anita James Price, states that I have a personal interest in agenda item 5.a. regarding the request of Harrison Elderly Apartments, LLC, to rezone property located at 523, 0, and 0 Harrison Avenue, N.W. from RM -1, Residential Mixed Density District, and NO, Neighborhood Design Overlay District, to RM -F, Residential Multifamily District and H -2, Historic Neighborhood Overlay District, because my husband, Charles Price, on behalf of The Harrison Museum, may be negotiating with the applicant on matters related to the development of this project. Therefore, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2 -3112, I must 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 201h day of June, 2016. S/Anita J. Price Anita J. Price Member of Council" (See Statement of Conflict of Interest on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Evelyn Slone, Agent, appeared before the Council in support of the request. The Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wished to speak on the matter. Charles Price, President, Harrison Museum of African American Culture, appeared before the Council in support of the rezoning. He remarked that it was appropriate to place the former Harrison School under a historic designation inasmuch as the building was one of three remaining facilities used for educational purposes. Mr. Price called attention to an error that the Harrison Museum of African American Culture was not an occupant of the building, adding that when the building was sold in 2013, it was the Museum's intent to continue to work from the facility and use a portion of the ground floor for archives and research related activities. However, he was unaware that the building had been sold. For clarification purposes, he was interested in community collaborations with the new owners and wanted to retrieve the Museum's archives and remaining artifacts, 602 In conclusion, Mr. Price encouraged the Council to approve the Historic Neighborhood Overlay District, which would allow the facility to remain in the community; and suggested the appointment of a community representative to oversee the historic preservation of the building and its history. Mayor Bowers thanked Mr. Price for his comments. There being no further speakers or additional comments by the Council Members, Mayor Bowers declared the public hearing closed and Ordinance No. 40543- 062016 was adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Price abstained from voting.) TAXES: Pursuant to instructions by the Council, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, June 20, 2016 at 2:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to approve the request of Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley, trading as Total Action for Progress, for exemption from taxation of real properties located at 1633 Salem Avenue, S. W., Official Tax Map No.1210711; and 702 and 624 Shenandoah Avenue, N.W., Official Tax Map Nos. 2113105 and 2113201, respectively, the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Friday, June 10, 2016. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization for TAP's exemption from real property taxation, effective July 1, 2016. (Forfull text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  603 Council Member Rosen offered the following ordinance: (#40544-062016) AN ORDINANCE exempting from real estate property taxation certain property located at 1633 Salem Avenue, S. W., 702 Shenandoah Avenue, N. W., and 624 Shenandoah Avenue, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia, and identified respectively as Official Tax Map Nos. 1210711,2113105, and 2113201 owned by Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke, Valley, trading as Total Action for Progress (hereinafter "the Applicant"), an organization devoted exclusively to charitable or benevolent purposes on a non-profit basis 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 310.) Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40544-062016. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle. Wallace Clark, Director of Management of Property, Total Action for Progress, appeared in support of the exemption. The 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. 40544-062016 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. RESOURCE AUTHORITY: Pursuant to instructions by the Council, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, June 20, 2016 at 2:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to receive public comment on the joiner of the City of Salem, Virginia, to the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority; and on approval and execution of an Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Roanoke Valley Resources Authority for accomplishing such joinder of City of Salem, Virginia, together with any related matters, the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 604 The City Manager submitted a written report recommending approval of the reorganization and expansion of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority by providing that the City of Salem, Virginia, join the authority; approval authorization to execute (1) an Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority and the appointments of Michael Shockley and Robert "Bobby" Edwards as the appointees of the City of Roanoke to serve on the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority; and (2) an Amended and Restated Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Members and Facilities Use Agreement to accomplish such joinder, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and provide, for an extension of time for the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority to continue its existence as a corporation to January1, 2066. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution: (#40545-062016) A RESOLUTION approving the reorganization and expansion of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority ("Authority'') by providing that the City of Salem, Virginia, join the Authority, approving and authorizing the execution of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority to accomplish such joinder; and authorizing the appropriate public officials to take any actions and execute any documents necessary to accomplish such matters, all in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 312.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40545-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Lea. The 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, Resolution No. 40545-062016 was adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0.  605 Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution: (#40546-062016) A RESOLUTION authorizing the adoption of an Amended and Restated Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Members and Facilities Use Agreement, upon certain terms and conditions. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 320.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40546-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Lea and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution: (#40547-062016) A RESOLUTION authorizing and providing for an additional period of time for the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority to exist as a corporation, upon certain terms and conditions. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 322.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40547-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Lea and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. BONDS: Pursuant to instructions by the Council, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, June 20, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to receive citizen comments to authorize the City to contract a debt and issue general obligation public improvement bonds of the City (and in anticipation of the issuance of any such bonds to issue general obligation public improvement bond anticipation notes of the City), in the principal amount of not to exceed $28,000,000, for the purpose of providing net proceeds of sale (after taking into account costs of issuance, underwriting compensation and original issue discount) to pay the costs of the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, extension, enlargement, equipping, rehabilitation and repair of various public improvement projects of and for the City (including related design and architectural and engineering services) for the purposes and in the approximate amounts, the matter was before the body. 606 Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Monday, June 6, 2016. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization to issue bonds up to $28 million for the projects as previously referenced in report, with the City's intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of these bonds. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle offered the following resolution: (#40548-062016) A RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of not to exceed twenty-eight million dollars ($28,000,000.00) aggregate 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. 78, page 323.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40548-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen. The Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wished to speak on the matter. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed.  607 There being no questions and/or comments by the Council Members, Resolution No. 40548-062016 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. Vice-Mayor Trinkle offered the following budget ordinance: (#40549-062016) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding to be provided by the issuance of General Obligation Bonds to the Stormwater Improvements, City-wide Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk, Streetscapes, Street Improvements FY17, Bridge Renovations, Melrose Library Renovations, Countryside Library Renovations, Parks & Rec Master Plan - Phase II, E-911 Facility, Round Hill Expansion- Phase Ill, Crystal Spring HVAC Replacement, and various school maintenance upgrade projects, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2016 - 2017 Stormwater Utility, 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. 78, page 338.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40549-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE. BRIEFINGS: NONE. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: BUDGET-SOCIAL SERVICES: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds from the Virginia Department of Social Services for the Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Coalition to maintain existing services to the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) population. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 608 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40550-062016) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of an Employment Advancement for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Participants grant from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VOSS); authorizing the City of Roanoke to serve as the primary fiscal agent for the distribution of such funds to the provider agencies for services provided to the local departments of social services (DSS) in Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Franklin County, Botetourt County, and Craig County; and authorizing execution of any and all necessary documents to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 340.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40550-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40551-060616) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Federal Government through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services for the Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Coalition Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2016 - 2017 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 341.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40551- 062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0.  609 BUDGET-EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of additional funds in connection with 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: (#40552-062016) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of additional 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 341.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40552-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. Vice-Mayor Trinkle offered the following budget ordinance: (#40553-060616) AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from the Virginia Department of Health for the purpose of purchasing emergency medical service (EMS) 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 342.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40553-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. 610 BUDGET-SOCIAL SEVICES: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds for the Fostering Futures Program and Family Partnership meetings from the Virginia Department of Social Services to help youth exiting from foster care to be self-sufficient. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40554-062016) A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of the funding for the Fostering Futures Program and Family Partnership Meetings made to the City of Roanoke ("City") by the Virginia Department of Social Services ("VOSS"); establishing a new Senior Family Services Specialist position; and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 343.} Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40554-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: {#40555-060616) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from Commonwealth of Virginia for the Department of Social Services and Children's Services Act (GSA), for the Foster Futures Program and the Family Partnership Meetings Program, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2016 - 2017 General Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 344.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40555- 062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: Non e-O.  611 BUDGET-GRANTS-SOCIAL SERIVCES: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of a Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Program Grant from the Virginia Department of Social Services to provide parenting classes with an in-home component to parents of children 0-5 years of age identified by the Department of Social Services as at risk of abusing and neglecting their children. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price offered the following resolution: (#40556-062016) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Program Grant ("Grant") from the Virginia Department of Social Services ("VOSS") in the amount of $50,000.00; authorizing the City of Roanoke to serve as the primary fiscal agent for the distribution of such grant funds to the provider agencies for the services provided under the Grant; and authorizing the City Manager to execute any documentation required to accept the Grant on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 345.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40556-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Price offered the following budget ordinance: (#40557-060616) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Virginia Department of Social Services for the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Program Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2016 - 2017 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 346.) 612 Council Member Price moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40557- 062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. BUDGET-GRANTS-LAW ENFORCEMENT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending appropriation of funds in the connection with the Federal Asset Forfeiture Sharing Program and the Department of Treasury Federal Asset Sharing Program to allow for police officer training in a variety of important specialties. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle offered the following budget ordinance: (#40558-060616) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Department -- of Justice Federal Asset Sharing Program and the Department of Treasury Federal Asset Sharing Program for enhancing law enforcement operations, 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 347.) Vie-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40558-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. BUDGET-POLICE-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending appropriation of funds in connection with the State Asset Forfeiture Sharing Program in order to acquire new and replacement equipment for police officers. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  613 Vice-Mayor Trinkle offered the following budget ordinance: (#40559-060616) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the State Asset Sharing Program for enhancing law enforcement operations, 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 348.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40559-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. BUDGET-POLICE-COURTS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending appropriation of funds for the implementation of an electronic summons system in the Police Department. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40560-060616) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Electronic Summons System Court Fees revenues as enacted by the General Assembly in section 17.1-279.1 of the Code of Virginia ( 1950), amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2016 - 2017 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 349.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40560- 062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. 614 BUDGET-SCHOOLS-TAXES-LAW ENFORCEMENT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending appropriation of funds in connection with Fiscal Year 2016 revenue and expenditure adjustments. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#40561-060616) AN ORDINANCE to increase the Roanoke City Public Schools transfer, Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge allocation, Health Maintenance Contract, Public Safety Off-Duty Earnings (Police and Sheriff) and Budget Contingency expenditures and to increase revenue budget estimates for Personal Property (Current and Delinquent) Taxes ,Public Service Corp- Real Estate, Sales Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax, Occupational Health Services, and Off-Duty Billings (Police and Sheriff) revenue, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2015 - 2016 General Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 350.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40561- 062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acquisition of real property rights in connection with the Graybill Road, Stormwater Drainage Improvements Project. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle offered the following ordinance: (#40562-060616) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of real property rights needed by the City in connection with the Graybill Road Stormwater Drainage Improvements Project ("Project"); authorizing City staff to acquire such property rights by negotiation for the City; authorizing the City Manager to execute appropriate acquisition documents; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 351.)  615 Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40562-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. CARILlON-RECREATION: 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., behind 213 McClanahan Street, 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, 2016. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Lea offered the following resolution: (#40563-062016) 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 2016 annual fireworks show. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 352.) Council Member Lea moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40563-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen. Council Member Trinkle advised of a personal conflict of interest, due to his employer, Carilion Health Services, is affiliated with Carilion Property Management Services, Inc. and read the following statement into record: 616 "STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST I, David B. Trinkle, state that I have a personal interest in agenda item 7 a. 10. regarding the request to execute an agreement with Carilion Property Management, Inc. to allow the City to use parking spaces owned by Carilion Property Management, Inc. and to indemnify and hold Carilion Property Management, Inc. harmless in connection with the annual July 4, 2016 fireworks show because my employer, Carilion Health Services is affiliated with Carilion Property Management Services, Inc. Therefore, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3112, I must 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 201h day of January 2016. S /David B. Trinkle David B. Trinkle, Vice-Mayor and Member of Council" (See Statement of Conflict of Interest on file in the City Clerk's Office.) There being no further comments by the Council Members, Resolution No. 40563-062016 and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-6. NAYS: None-0. (Vice-Mayor Trinkle abstained from voting.) MARKET GARAGE: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending execution of a Deferral Agreement between the City of Roanoke and South Commonwealth Partners, LLC, for deferral of certain performance obligations pertaining to development, construction, operation and maintenance in connection with the hotel atop the Market Garage. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  617 Vice-Mayor Trinkle offered the following ordinance: (#40564-060616) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the proper City officials to execute an Agreement for Deferral of Certain Performance Obligations (Deferral Agreement) with South Commonwealth Partners, LLC, in regards to the Performance Agreement for Hotel Development, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance (Performance Agreement) between the City of Roanoke (City) and South Commonwealth Partners, LLC, in connection with the development of certain portions of property located at 25 Church Avenue, S. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24011 for the construction and operation of a hotel (Hotel) upon certain conditions; authorizing the City Manager to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to provide for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of such Deferral Agreement; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 353.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40564-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Performance Agreement regarding the Operation Period Economic Development Grant among the City of Roanoke, Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke and South Commonwealth Partners, LLC, for operations related activities associated with development at 25 Church Avenue, S. W. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Rosen offered the following ordinance: (#40565-060616) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the proper City officials to issue and execute an Amendment No. 1 to the Performance Agreement Regarding Operation Period Economic Development Grant (Original EDA Operation Grant Agreement) among the City of Roanoke (City), the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, (EDA), and South Commonwealth Partners, LLC, (Amendment No. 1), that provides for grants not to exceed a total of $1,500,000.00 subject to certain undertakings and obligations by the parties in connection with the development of certain portions of property located at 25 Church Avenue, S. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24011 for the construction and operation of a hotel (Project); authorizing the City 618 Manager to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to provide for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of such Amendment No. 1; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 355.) Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40565-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price. Following remarks by Council Member Rosen, noting this type of investment in downtown Roanoke being prosperous for the City, along with changing the skyline in downtown, Ordinance No. 40565-062016 was adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. CITY CODE-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending amendment of the City Code to allow the transfer of funds by the City Manager in any amount within and between funds, with the Director of · """ Finance to report, on a quarterly basis, all transfers in excess of $100,000.00 between funds within the Capital Project and Grant Funds, respectively. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following ordinance: (#40566-060616) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 2-121, Authority to transfer funds, of Article V, City Manager, of Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to provide for the authorization of the City Manager to transfer funds; 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 357.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40566-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Vice-Mayor Trinkle-6. NAYS: Mayor Bowers-1.  619 HOUSING: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending authorization to submit an application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, in conjunction with the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority and Council of Community Services with regard to the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Program for the Loudon-Melrose/Shenandoah West neighborhoods in the City. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price offered the following resolution: (#40567-062016) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Program for an amount not to exceed $30,000,000.00; and authorizing the City Manager to take additional actions in connection with such application. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 358.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40567-062016. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle. The City Manager commented on the tremendous opportunity for the Housing Authority in its efforts to transform the neighborhood and commended all involved who worked on the grant application. There being no comments by the Council Members, Ordinance No.40567- 062016 and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending execution of Amendment No. 2 to Ivy View, LLC Performance Agreement. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 620 Council Member Rosen offered the following ordinance: (#40568-060616) AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE authorizing the proper City officials to issue and execute an Amendment No. 2 to the Performance Agreement dated July 1, 2012, as amended (Performance Agreement) among the City of Roanoke (City), the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, (EDA), and Ivy View, LLC (Ivy View), (Amendment No. 2), that provides for (a) the City and EDA to waive certain defaults in the Performance Agreement, (b) Ivy View to apply for a grant for the grant year of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016; and (c) the termination of the Performance Agreement under which termination Ivy View will have no further rights thereunder; authorizing the City Manager to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to provide for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of such Amendment No.2; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 360.) Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40568-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris. Following a brief overview of the Amendment No. 2 from the Assistant City Manager for Community Development, Ordinance No. 40568-062016 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending approval and execution of a Performance Agreement between the City of Roanoke, City of Roanoke Economic Development Authority, HRP Ivy View, LLC as assignee of Harbour Retail Partners Management, LLC for the continued development of the Ivy Market project. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Lea offered the following ordinance: (#40569-060616) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the proper City officials to execute a Performance Agreement among the City of Roanoke (City), the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, (EDA), and HRP Ivy View, LLC, (HRP Ivy View), a special purpose entity to be formed by Harbour Retail Partners Management, LLC that provides for certain undertakings by the parties in connection  621 with the continued development of certain property located at the northwest corner of Franklin Road and Wonju Street, S. W., in the City of Roanoke (Project); authorizing the City Manager to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to provide for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of such Performance Agreement; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 363.) Council Member Lea moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40569-062016. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle. The Assistant City Manager for Community Development announced that acquisition of the property closed on December 30, 2016; the restaurant will open on April 1, 2017; and retail grocery to open to the public in January 2018. There being no comments by the Council Members, Ordinance No. 40569- 062016 and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: The City Manager shared the following comments: FY17 Adopted Budget Document Availability of the document to the public: • The Department of Management and Budget will retain a hard copy of the adopted budget document in their office. • A hard copy will be made available for viewing by 5 p.m. this afternoon in: o the City Clerk's Office o the Main Library • Immediately following today's City Council meeting, Management and Budget staff will send an email to Council Members with a link to the document on the city's website. • Following the notification to Council, the Office of Communications will notify the public of the availability of the document on the homepage of the city's website. 622 Summer Reading Program Kicks Off Roanoke Public Libraries has kicked off their annual Summer Reading Program, "On Your Mark, Get set. .. READ." • A variety of activities will be held at different branch locations: o Magic o Theater o Neighborhood Block Parties o Paint Parties o Yoga for Kids o Soccer Exhibition o Family Foot Race • Summer Reading also incorporates the Feed and Read program, in collaboration with the YMCA. • Kids and teens under 18 are invited to participate in this program, which offers free food and books. • Events will be held June 6 through August 12. • More information is available at www.ymcaroanoke.org/summerfood Parks and Arts Program The first event of the summer will be Saturday, June 25, at Golden Park from noon to 3 p.m. Admission is free. -- Performing Artists: • The Moyer Brothers • Taubman Museum of Art • Opera Roanoke • Mill Mountain Theatre • SWVA Ballet Visual Artists: • Art is Happening • Hat & Prop Making • Katherine Devine (banners for all ages) City of Roanoke Fireworks • July 4, River's Edge Sports Complex • Patriotic music from Winds of the Blue Ridge starts at 8 p.m. • Fireworks show begins at 9:30 p.m. • This year's fireworks show is presented by the City of Roanoke, The Roanoke Times, WFXR, and Downtown Roanoke, Inc. • More information is available by calling Roanoke Parks and Recreation offices at 853-2236 or visiting www.roanokeva.gov/fireworks.  623 CITY ATTORNEY: LEGISLATION: The City Attorney submitted a written report recommending designating the Public Information Officer as the Freedom of Information Act Officer for the City of Roanoke. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Rosen offered the following resolution: (#40570-062016) A RESOLUTION pursuant to Chapter 748, Laws of 2016, Acts of Assembly designating Melinda Butler Mayo, Communications and Media Officer as the City of Roanoke's Freedom of Information Act officer; authorizing the City Manager to enter into Memoranda of Understanding with each constitutional officer to allow Ms. Mayo to serve as FOIA officer for such constitutional officers; and providing for an effective date. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 364.) Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40570-062016. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: CITY CODE-PENSION: The Director of Finance and City Manager submitted a joint written report recommending amendment of the City Code to provide for the application of interest in connection with the City of Roanoke Pension Plan Member Contributions and Interest on Member Contribution Accounts at a rate of two percent, annually, effective July 1, 2017. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 624 Council Member Rosen offered the following ordinance: (#40571-060616) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 22.3-27(j), Contributions and member's contribution account. Article IV, Contributions, of Chapter 22.3, Pensions and Retirement, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; providing for effective dates; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 365.) Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40571-062016. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. CITY CODE-DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The Director of Finance and City Manager submitted a joint written report recommending amendment of the City Code to ""~ provide for the City Manager's ex-officio position to be replaced by the Assistant City Manager of Operations, and provide that the Assistant City Manager of Operations designate two members, neither of whom shall be the Director of Finance to serve on the Deferred Compensation Board. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice- Mayor Trinkle offered the following ordinance: (#40572-060616) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining, Section 22.3-78 (b) and (e), Administration and Investment, Article XIV, Defined Contribution Plan, Chapter 22.3 Pensions and Retirement, 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. 78, page 367.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40572-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0.  625 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The Roanoke City School Board submitted a written report requested appropriation of funds for various educational grant 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.) Vice Mayor Trinkle offered the following budget ordinance: (#40573-060616) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth grants 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. 78, page 368.) Vice-Mayor Trinkle moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40573-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The Roanoke City School Board submitted a written report requesting an amendment to the 2016 - 2017 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.) Council Member Rosen offered the following budget ordinance: (#40574-060616) AN ORDINANCE to adopt an amendment to the 2016- 2017 School Board Categorical Budget, amending and reordaining certain sections of the School General Fund Appropriation and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 369.) 626 Council Member Rosen moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40574- 062016. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. INTRODUTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL: DISABLED PERSONS-CHARITIES: Vice-Mayor Dave Trinkle announced plans for a "Dinner in the Dark" benefit for the non-profit organization New Vision, which provides support to visually impaired persons in the Roanoke region. He is planning the event as a challenge to future vice-mayors, noting that the office of the Vice-Mayor changes every two years, so the dinner is a fun way to celebrate the rotating position. He added it is also a chance to develop a new tradition in Roanoke where the outgoing Vice-Mayor hosts a farewell event to benefit an area charity. Vice-Mayor-elect Price accepted the challenge to carry the torch in 2018. In conclusion Vice-Mayor Trinkle announced that the event will take place on July 21, 2016 at The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. CABLE TELEVISION: Council Member Bestpitch expressed concern regarding Cox Cable TV fees. Without objection, the matter was referred to the Administration and the Roanoke Valley Cable Television Committee representative Council Member Price for response back to Council. Mayor Bowers announced that a Farewell Reception for the outgoing Council Member Rosen and himself as Mayor will be held at the Blue 5 Restaurant at 5:00p.m.; and the Investiture Ceremony for the Newly-elected City Officials will be held on June 27 at 4:00 p.m. at the Berglund Center Performing Arts Theatre.  627 VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL: NONE. Inasmuch as there is no other business or public hearings to come before the Council at the 7:00p.m. Session, Mayor Bowers announced that the Session has been cancelled. (Prior to recessing the meeting, Closed Meeting, Mayor Bowers passed the Official Gavel to Mayor-Elect Sherman P. Lea, Sr. and Council Member Price presented flowers to Clara Lea, his spouse.) At 4:44 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. At 5:24 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, with Mayor Bowers presiding and all Members of the Council in attendance. 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 Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. CITY MANAGER: Council Member Lea offered the following ordinance to amend the salary of the City Manager to $210,886.86, effective July 1, 2016. Council Member Lea offered the following ordinance: (#40575-060616) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Ordinance No. 40501-050916 to amend the salary of the City Manager, Christopher P. Morrill and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 370.) 628 Council Member Lea moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40575-062016. The motion was seconded by Council Member Rosen and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Rosen, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Lea, Price and Mayor Bowers-?. NAYS: None-0. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Bowers declared the Council meeting adjourned at 5:34 p.m. APPROVED ATTEST: ~~~~~~ City Clerk