City Council

80 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL-REGULAR SESSION September 6, 2016 9:00a.m. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular session on Tuesday, September 6, 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, with Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., 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. 40579-070516 adopted by the Council on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. PRESENT: Council Members Anita J. Price, David B. Trinkle, William D. Bestpitch, Michelle L. Dykstra, Raphael E. Ferris, John A. Garland and Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.-7. 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. ITEMS FOR ACTION: CITY COUNCIL: A communication from Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., 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.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that Council concur in the request of the Mayor as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0.  81 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. At 9:03a.m., the Mayor declared the Council meeting in recess for the convening of a Legislative Committee meeting in the Council Chamber, with Council Member Raphael E. Ferris, Chairman, presiding. At 11:00 a.m., the Council Meeting was reconvened in the Council Chamber, with Mayor Lea presiding, and all Members of the Council in attendance. He called attention to the following briefings: BRIEFINGS: ... Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update R Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development; and Michael Clark, Director, Parks and Recreation briefed the Council on changes and progress of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, noting that the focus was to renovate and upgrade City-owned facilities. Mr. Clark highlighted the following information: Previously Completed Projects: • Restroom & Shelter Upgrades at Wasena, Fallon, Golden, Melrose, Smith, and Jackson • New Shelters at Huff Lane, Fishburn, Bowman, and Perry • New Greenway Trailhead at Bridge Street • New Dog Park at Thrasher • Dog Park and Roadway Improvements at Highland • New Disc Golf Course at Highland • New Trail Fitness Equipment and· Youth Practice Field at Washington • Developed a new park at Countryside , • Playground replacements at Bowman, Fallon, Highland, Perry, Melrose, Huff Lane, Lakewood, Washington, and Golden • New playground at Elmwood • Created phase ill of the lick run greenway • Hardcourt improvements at Sunrise, Huff Lane, Perry, Melrose, Golden, and Jackson • Athletic lighting upgrades far Rivers Edge Sports Complex , • Total investment of approximately $5,600,000.00 (including FY16) 82 Update Summary 2016: • Additional Playground Replacements o Completed: Eureka, Norwich, Morningside o To be Completed: Smith (October 2016) • Park Improvements o Completed: Huff Lane and Fishburn • Tennis Court Improvements o Completed: New Courts at Rivers Edge Park-North o To be Completed: Repairs to Rivers Edge Tennis-South (October 2016) • Restroom and Shelter Improvements o Completed: Strauss and East Gate o To be Completed: Thrasher (October 2016) • Sports Lighting Improvements o Completed: Maher Field Looking Forward in FY17 • Rivers Edge Sports Complex-North Phase I Improvements Master Plan FY-17 and Beyond • Tinker Creek Greenway Phase II o Connect from Fallon Park to Masons Mill Park & RCIT • Continue to Improve Existing Park Facilities o TBD: Neighborhood, Community, and Regional Parks • Outdoor Pool Improvements o Fallon and Washington Parks o Capital Maintenance • Indoor Recreation Space o Recreation Center Feasibility Study (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Mr. Clark explained that the first phase of the Rivers Edge Sports Complex improvements included the addition of two synthetic turf fields and renovation of the current parking lot by completing ADA improvements making it more accessible and striping lines so that people can park in an orderly fashion. He further explained that based on previous Master Plans, the number deficit of rectangular fields fluctuates, but based on participation and field rentals, the synthetic turf allows for four times the play compared to a natural turf field, this helps the deficit quite a bit. He noted the goal was to move the rentals from Rivers Edge South over to synthetic fields in an effort to reestablish the turf for play and tournaments. < "'  83 Mr. Clark advised that the City had close to 70 parks, some dating back to 1914, that have to continually be updated, adding the two City pools (Fallon Park and Washington Park), built in 1972 and 1976 respectively, have structural issues and must be made usable and sustainable. Regarding the lack of indoor recreation space, Mr. Clark stated that in the last three Master Plans, dating back to 2000, the need for indoor space was addressed based on program use. He noted that a feasibility study was needed to study all of the City's existing facilities to determine which could be rehabilitated and expanded or renovated, as well as, where to build new facilities. He further noted that the Choice Neighborhoods Grant does include a new joint recreation facility to be located at Hurt Park between the City of Roanoke and Roanoke City Public Schools. The City Manager interjected that recreation at Rivers Edge supports the Roanoke Innovation Corridor with respect to a greenway connection between the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute innovation campus and Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Council Member Bestpitch commented on the new tennis courts at Rivers Edge and asked if the adjacent gravel lot would be paved; whereupon, Mr. Clark advised that it would be consistent with what was done to the other parking areas, but was unsure if it would be paved based on stormwater regulations. He further inquired as to the timeline for Phase II of the project; whereupon, Mr. Townsend advised that commitments for later phases of the Master Plan would have to be reviewed, but the next contractual commitment would be Phase II of the Tinker Creek Greenway. In response to inquiry from Council Member Bestpitch with regard to pool improvements, Mr. Clark indicated that the same improvements at Fallon Park would have to be done at Washington Park, which improvements were underground to keep the pool functional. Following discussion with regard to indoor recreation centers, Vice-Mayor Price inquired if the Grandin Recreational Center could be repainted, noting it's usage for programs had increased. Vice-Mayor Price added that the list of projects was impressive and encouraging and asked about the status of the permanent restroom facility at Countryside Park and the tennis courts at Washington Park; whereupon, Mr. Townsend advised that the City was trying to interest the developer in collaborating on the completion of the restrooms as a benefit for both soccer and tennis locations. He assured the Council that the restroom facility remains a priority. 84 With regard to the status of the tennis courts on Burrell Street, N. W., Mr. Clark advised that an assessment of all the tennis courts in the park area needed to be completed; and the City planned to engage the neighborhood in discussion regarding appropriate uses, sometime in 2017. Mr. Townsend added that based on the Master Plan for Washington Park, the ranking called for a repurposing of the tennis courts. In response to question posed by Council Member Trinkle about possible parking spots for tennis facilities at Rivers Edge, Mr. Townsend responded parking spots will be determined by the demand. As ongoing discussion ensued regarding athletic fields and future facilities for basketball, Council Member Garland asked on reference to Fishburn Park and Villa Heights, if the design would be completed in- house; whereupon, Mr. Clark advised that the preliminary design was completed by the City's landscape architect and a design build would be used for the synthetic turf fields and the parking lot. Mr. Garland further inquired if the former Villa Heights Recreation Center could be used as additional indoor recreation space; whereupon, Mr. Clark replied the Villa Heights building was not an option for indoor recreational space because it was a house and divested from the system in 2006. Council Member Dykstra asked about the status of the skateboard facility at Wasena Park; whereupon, Mr. Clark advised that the City was working with partners regionally and it was on the list of needs to address. He noted that the City was aware that the facility was dated and the most enjoyable amenities had been removed. There being no further questions and/or comments by the Council Members, Mayor Lea expressed appreciation to Mr. Clark for the presentation. City Property Disposition Process R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development, Wayne Bowers, Director, Economic Development; and Rob Ledger, Manager, Economic Development, distributed information with regard to City-owned property sold from 2008 to the present as well as City-owned property currently available for sale. (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Mr. Bowers shared a brief history of City-owned property, underused property and City-owned properties for sale and the current status of each. Mr. Ledger pointed out that a proposal on the former Villa Heights Recreation Center property was currently pending; adding that the City was not currently marketing the Williamson Road and Elm Avenue parking lot or the 120 Church Avenue surface lot.  85 Mr. Bowers commented about the additional properties that the City had chosen not to market, such as the Washington Park Cottage, the Fishburn Cottage, as well as the Henry Street parking lot, consisting of approximately 14 parcels, located across from the new culinary institute site. In response to an inquiry by Council Member Bestpitch as to why the Coyner Springs, Budget Car Rental, Fire Station No. 1 and Fire Station No. 6 properties were not listed on the Economic Development website as marketable properties; adding that all the properties should be listed on the website for transparency purposes and to let the public know that the City has surplus property that may be appropriately developed at some point. Mr. Bowers agreed to research the matter and provide a response to the Council. As full disclosure on the Henry Street property, Mr. Bowers advised that a lease with the Higher Education Center for parking purposes was inherited from the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, which is month to month, and the City would have to work with the Roanoke Higher Education Authority on that property. Council Member Garland commented about the Fishburn Cottage and the area of Gainsboro behind the Boys and Girls Club that could be marketed and developed into something great to promote economic development into a neighborhood that has been underserved. Council Member Trinkle expressed his concern regarding transparency of the process, the lack of a list of future buildings that may come on the market, adding that some buildings are a visible part of Roanoke, that the Council should lean towards renting, which could be done with tax credits, similar to the Jefferson Center, the Market Building, and Fire Station No. 1. He was in favor of leasing Fire Station No. 1, a very valuable piece of Roanoke history, which won an award in 2010 for preservation work on the steeple and the City hosted President Obama in front of the building, and hopes there is a win-win option in the rental market and a way for people to use it and enjoy the historic feeling of the building. Council Member Dykstra asked how the City approaches unsolicited proposals from developers on City-owned property currently not for sale; whereupon, Mr. Bowers advised that a standard proposal sheet would have to be completed; the matter is then discussed with the Planning Building and Development Department to ensure there are no restrictions on the property, and with the Council's approval a request for proposal is advertised. 86 Mr. Townsend denoted that all city departments are made aware of the proposal for feedback and then present the proposal to the Council; and based upon interest, make the public aware of the unsolicited proposal and allow time for additional proposals on the property. Following additional discussion regarding the matter, Mayor Lea thanked the Economic Development staff and advised that the briefing would be received and filed. Colonial Avenue Improvement Project The City Manager advised that because of Virginia Western Community College's success in securing funding for new buildings, improvements in traffic flow on Colonial Avenue were critical. Phillip Schirmer, City Engineer advised that the planning for the Colonial Avenue improvements had been ongoing for about eighteen months and the City was approached by Virginia Western Community College leadership with fairly significant plans for expansion of the community college that included a new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) building and parking deck and felt that it would be a great opportunity to make that segment of Colonial Avenue through the campus feel more connected to the campus rather than an arterial highway. - He further advised that the challenges were multifaceted in an effort to try to make the road more campus friendly as well as safe for roadway users, campus users, bikes and pedestrians; and in taking all of that into consideration, a plan has been reviewed that would incorporate bike lanes, greenway connections, an educational district and it was sustainable and beautiful, fully funded at $6.5 million with the City of Roanoke providing $2.5 million. He introduced key players in the project, Lisa Ridpath, Chief Financial Officer, Virginia Western Community College and Priscilla Cygielnik, Civil Engineer II, City of Roanoke. Mr. Schirmer and Daniel Hyer, Civil Engineer, Line + Grade highlighted the following information: Project Goal • Project Goal: o Create a modern transportation corridor in harmony with the VWCC Campus with an eye toward sustainability and connectivity. • Recurring Themes: .... o Pedestrian Safety o Maintain a Median throughout (Create an collegiate identity along entire corridor)  87 o Roundabout at Overland and Colonial is "desired" by VWCC o Envision the Corridor as it "should be" (Opportunity to Reimagine) o Campus Feel to the Corridor o Mindful of Night-Time Users o Provide a Gateway Feature o Sustainability • Four Scenarios Explored: o AL T A: Single Lane Roundabout at Overland Road and McNeil Drive o ALT 8: Double Lane Roundabout at Overland Road with Roundabout at McNeil o ALT C: Signalized Intersection at Overland Road with Roundabout at McNeil o ALT D: Signalized Intersection at Overland Road and McNeil Drive • Closing the McNeil Entrance to VWCC Campus and installing a single lane roundabout or signalized intersection at Colonial/Overland degrade LOS to a level F in at least 1 direction during AM/PM peak hours • SUMMARY: Alternatives Band Dare viable for Colonial Avenue from a Traffic Perspective • Concept Plan for Colonial Avenue • Design Adjustments at Overland Road • Approximate ROW Needs (from VWCC) at Overland Road • Design Adjustments at McNeil Drive • Approximate ROW Needs (from VWCC) at McNeil Drive (For full text, see copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Garland inquired if the project limit was at Overland Road or towards the Towers Shopping Center area; whereupon, Mr. Schirmer replied in the affirmative as well as 400 feet to tie in the improvements pass that area. In response to Council Member Trinkle's concern regarding the flow of traffic off of Persinger Road merging onto Colonial Avenue and his question whether the roundabout would help or hinder the traffic flow; whereupon, Mr. Hyer acknowledged that the roundabout would not hinder nor improve the traffic flow in the area, but the traffic through the Colonial Avenue corridor would flow more seamlessly since the traffic lights would be removed and the traffic at the intersection at Overland Drive would improve by 25 percent or more, including school bus traffic. Following extensive discussion regarding the improvements on Colonial Avenue, Mayor Lea expressed appreciation to Messrs. Schirmer and Hyer for the presentation. 88 At 1:12 p.m., the Mayor declared the Council Meeting in recess for a Closed Meeting in Council's Conference Room, Room 451, and thereafter to be reconvened at 2:00p.m., in the Council Chamber. At 2:00 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, with Mayor Lea presiding. PRESENT: Council Members Anita J. Price, David B. Trinkle, William D. Bestpitch, Michelle L. Dykstra, Raphael E. Ferris, John A. Garland and Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.-7. 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 Kathy O'Keeffe, Pastor, Kingdom Life Ministries International. Mayor Lea called for a Moment of Silence in memory of the late Gus Pappas, Roanoke's Hot Dog King and former owner of the Roanoke Weiner Stand, who passed on Friday, August 26. He instructed the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate resolution memorializing Mr. Pappas for presentation at a future Council Meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Lea. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: DECEASED PERSONS: Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution as a means of recording the City Council's deepest regret and sorrow at the passing of Joel Willis Richert: (#40615-090616) A RESOLUTION memorializing the late Joel Willis Richert, longtime resident, historian, and neighborhood activist for the Old Southwest neighborhood. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 420.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40615-090616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Garland.  89 Following sincerest condolences and recognition by the Council, Resolution No. 40615-090616 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Mayor Lea presented a ceremonial copy of Resolution No. 40615-090616 to Mr. Richert. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATIERS: NONE. 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. He called attention to a request for a public hearing from the City Manager. MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meetings of the Council held on Monday, June 6, 2016; Monday, June 20, 2016; Tuesday, July 5, 2016; and Monday, July 18, 2016, were before the body. (See Minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL FACILITY: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing for Monday, October 3, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or as such later date and time as the City Manager may determine, to consider issuing general obligation support of financing by the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 90 .. Council Member Trinkle moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: Non e-O. HUMAN SERVICES: A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of James T. Weber as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board, effective immediately, was before the CounciL (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.} Council Member Trinkle moved that the resignation be accepted and the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. LIBRARIES: A communication from the Assistant City Manager for Community Development transmitting a report regarding the Library System Statistics for Fiscal Year 2016, was before the CounciL (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7.  91 " ANNUAL REPORTS-ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY: Annual Report of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority of the City of Roanoke for Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016, was before the Council. (See Annual Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle moved that the Annual Report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. OATHS OF OFFICE-ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD-ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY-MILL MOUNTAIN ADVISORY BOARD-YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD-FAIR HOUSING BOARD: Reports of qualification of the following individuals were before the Council: John Missel! as a member of the Architectural Review Board ending October 1, 2016; and for an additional four-year term of office ending October 1, 2020; Duane R. Smith and Edward Garner as Commissioners of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for four-year terms of office, each, ending August 31, 2020; David Perry as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board for a three- year term of office ending June 30, 2019; Lorena Wilson as a Citizen at Large representative of the Youth Services Citizen Board for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2019; and Stephen Grammer as a member of the Fair Housing Board for a term of office ending March 31, 2019. (See Oaths or Affirmations of Office on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 92 Council Member Trinkle moved that the reports of qualification be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-G. REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: BUDGET-GRANTS-VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM: The Commonwealth's Attorney submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the Victim/Witness Program Grant for Fiscal Year 2G16 - 2G17; and the City Manager submitted a written communication concurring in the recommendation. (For full text, see communications on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution: (#4G616-G9G616) A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of a Victim/Witness Assistance Program grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 422.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 4G616-G9G616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-G.  93 Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#40617 -090616) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Victim Witness 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 423.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40617- 090616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: Public Art Work Plan- FY2017: ROANOKE ARTS COMMISSION: Susan Jennings, Public Arts Coordinator, appeared before the Council and gave a brief overview and highlighted the following items for recommendation by the Commission: Art on the Bus AIR in Elmwood Purchase Descending Night Summary (For full text, see copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) In conclusion, Ms. Jennings requested that the Council concur in the Roanoke Arts Commission Public Art Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2017. Following accolades from the Members of Council regarding the presentation, Council Member Bestpitch suggested that during the Annual Workshop on September 23, the Council discuss ways to make the One Percent for the Arts consistent. 94 There being no further discussion, Council Member Trinkle moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Roanoke Arts Commission Public Art Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2017. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and unanimously adopted. Roanoke Innovation Corridor: As part of his overview of the Roanoke Innovation Corridor, the City Manager highlighted the City's vision for the area on South Jefferson Street and Reserve Avenue. (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Following comments by the Mayor and Council Members, the Mayor advised that the presentation would be received and filed. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: BUDGET-GRANTS-POLICE-SHERIFF: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds received from the United States Department of Justice for the FY 2017 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Award for use by the Police and Sheriff's Departments. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Price offered the following resolution: (#40618-090616) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the FY17 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Award made to the City by the United States Department of Justice, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 424.) Vice-Mayor Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40618-090616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. . .  95 Council Member Trinkle offered the following budget ordinance: (#40619-090616) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Federal government, Department of Justice, for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 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 425.) Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40619- 090616. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. BUDGET-GRANTS-POLICE-BICYCLES: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds from the United States Department of Justice for the FY 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to support the Roanoke City Police Department bicycle patrol program. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40620-090616) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the FY 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program made to the City of Roanoke by the United States Department of Justice; and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 426.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40620-090616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. 96 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40621-090616) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Federal government, Department of Justice, for the Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 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 427.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40621- 090616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. BUDGET-GRANTS-TRAFFIC: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for the 2017 Traffic Safety (Selective Enforcement-Alcohol) Grant to be used for traffic enforcement targeting alcohol impaired drivers. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Price offered the following resolution: (#40622-090616) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the 2017 Department of Motor Vehicles Traffic Safety (Selective Enforcement - Alcohol) Grant to the City from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 428.) Vice-Mayor Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40622-090616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0.  97 Vice-Mayor Price offered the following budget ordinance: (#40623-090616) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for an alcohol enforcement traffic safety grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 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 429.) Vice-Mayor Price moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40623-090616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. BUDGET-GRANTS-TRAFFIC: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for the 2017 Traffic Safety (Selective Enforcement-Speed) Grant to be used for traffic enforcement targeting drivers who are speeding. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40624-090616) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the 2017 Department of Motor Vehicles Traffic Safety (Selective Enforcement - Speed) Grant to the City from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 430.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40624-090616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Garland. 98 Following comments by Council Member Bestpitch regarding excessive speeding through the Old Southwest neighborhood, and his request for enforcement of the speed limit, Resolution No. 40624-090616 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40625-090616) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the U. S. Department of Transportation through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for a speed enforcement traffic safety grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 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 431.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40625- 090616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. BUDGET-GRANTS-TRAFFIC-BICYCLES: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for the 2017 Traffic Safety (Selective Enforcement-Pedestrian Bicycle Safety) Grant to be used for traffic enforcement targeting pedestrian bicycle safety. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Dykstra offered the following resolution: (#40626-090616) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the 2017 Department of Motor Vehicles Traffic Safety (Selective Enforcement - Pedestrian Bicycle Safety) Grant to the City from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 432.)  99 Council Member Dykstra moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40626-090616. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Dykstra offered the following budget ordinance: (#40627-090616) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for a pedestrian and bicycle traffic safety grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 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 433.) Council Member Dykstra moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40627- 090616. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. BUDGET-GRANTS-TRAFFIC: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for the 2017 Traffic Safety (Selective Enforcement - Occupant Protection) Grant to be used for traffic enforcement targeting occupant protection. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution: (#40628-090616) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the 2017 Department of Motor Vehicles Traffic Safety (Selective Enforcement - Occupant Protection) Grant to the City from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 434.) 100 Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40628-090616. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#40629-090616) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for an occupant protection traffic safety grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 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 435.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40629- 090616. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. BUDGET-GRANTS-TRAFFIC: Inasmuch as the City Manager having submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds from the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for a 2016 multi-jurisdictional Driving Under the Influence Taskforce Grant with the County of Roanoke and the City of Salem to deter, detect and apprehend intoxicated and impaired drivers, and due to the grant having to be reprocessed, he asked that the communication be withdrawn. Without objection by the Council, the Mayor advised that the matter would be withdrawn. BUDGET-GRANTS-POLICE: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending appropriation of funds from the United States Department of Justice for the Office of the Attorney General Asset Forfeiture Grant awarded to the Roanoke City Police Department for enhancing law enforcement operations. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  101 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#40630-090616) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the United States Department of Justice Federal Asset Sharing Program, thru the Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General for enhancing law enforcement operations, 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 436.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40630-090616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. BUDGET-CURB AND GUTTER-DONATIONS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending execution of an Agreement to Contribute to the Costs of Construction and Installation of Curb and Gutters with Cambridge Condominium Unit Owners Association, Inc.; and acceptance of a contribution for $25,000.00. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40631-090616) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement to Contribute to the Costs of Construction and Installation of Curb and Gutters ("Agreement") between the City of Roanoke ("City") and Cambridge Condominium Unit Owners Association, Inc. ("Cambridge"), providing for the sharing of costs between Cambridge and the City for the City's construction and installation of curb and gutters in the public right of way along a portion of Stephenson Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia ("Project"); accepting a $25,000.00 contribution from Cambridge to be applied to the cost of the Project; and 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 Agreement. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 437.) 102 - Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40631-090616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40632-090616) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding and to transfer funding to the 50/50 Curb, Gutter, & Sidewalk project, 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 438.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40632- 090616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL FACILITY: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending execution of a First Amended and Restated Agreement creating the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority to conform language more closely to State Code sections and to reflect changes made since 2013. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  103 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#40633-090616) AN ORDINANCE approving the First Amended and Restated Agreement Creating the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority; authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, such Restated Agreement; authorizing the City Manager to take such actions and execute such documents as necessary to implement, administer, and enforce such Restated Agreement; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 439.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40633-090616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS-BUDGET: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds from the Virginia Department of Transportation for the FY2017 Revenue Sharing Program Award for seven infrastructure improvement projects. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Dykstra offered the following resolution: (#40634-090616) A RESOLUTION accepting the FY17 Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) award of Transportation Revenue Sharing Program Funds (Revenue Sharing Funds) to the City in the total amount of $3,311,495.00 to be allocated among five (5) Projects; authorizing the City Manager to execute five (5) VDOT Appendix A documents for Revenue Sharing Funds for the Projects set forth below, which will require the City to provide matching funds of $3,311 ,495.00; and authorizing the City Manager to take certain other actions in connection with the above matters and Projects. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 441.) 104 Council Member Dykstra moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40634-090616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40635-090616) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from Virginia Department of Transportation Revenue Sharing Funds and the Economic & Community Development Reserve to the Stormwater Improvements, City-wide Curb Gutter Sidewalk, Garden City Greenway Connection, Orange Avenue & King St. Intersection Improvements, and Berkley Road over Glade Creek Bridge Renovation projects, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2016 - 2017 Stormwater Utility 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 441.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40635- 090616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending approval of a one-time payment to all full-time and permanent part-time employees in the classified service of the City who, as of July 1, 2016, were unable to receive the full benefits of the salary increase approved by City Council on May 9, 2016. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  105 Vice-Mayor Price offered the following ordinance: (#40636-090616) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and approving a one-time payment to certain City employees who did not receive a full raise for the 2016-17 fiscal year because they reached the maximum salary for their pay ranges and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 443.) Vice-Mayor Price moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40636-090616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: The City Manager shared the following comments: Melrose-Orange Target Area Survey • The city is seeking public input on how to best direct HUD funds in the Melrose-Orange Target Area. • Residents, both homeowners and renters, property owners, businesses and other stakeholders in the target area, as well as the general public, are encouraged to complete a brief survey to inform the city as to what eligible activities are most in need. • This area, in Northwest Roanoke, incorporates 1oth Street to 24th Street, and Loudon Avenue to Hanover Avenue. • To complete the survey, visit the city's website, and look for the link under the "Read About" section. The deadline for submissions is September 9. • For more information, contact Keith Holland, Community Resources Program Administrator for Planning, Building, and Development, at 853-6404. Bicycle Friendliness Survey • The city recently applied to the League of American Bicyclists for continued designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community. The city received a Bronze designation from the League in 2012. • As part of the evaluation process, the League has developed a brief survey to get independent input from Roanokers on how well our community is accommodating bicyclists and where improvement is needed. • The public is invited to take the survey by visiting the city's website, and look 106 for the link under the "Read About" section. • For more information, contact Chris Chittum, Director of Planning, Building, & Development, at 853-2356. Upcoming Events: Pride in the Park • Elmwood Park • Saturday-Sunday, September 10-11 • Parade: Saturday, 4:00p.m. • Activities: Sunday, 11 :00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 27th Annual Henry Street Festival • Elmwood Park • Saturday, September 17, noon to 10:00 p.m. • website: harrisonmuseum.com/henry-street-heritage-festival CityWorks Xpo • Thursday-Saturday, October 6-8 • Grandin Theatre • website: cityworksxpo.com CITY ATTORNEY: CITY CODE-SOLICITATION: The City Attorney submitted a written report recommending amendment of the City Code to repeal Section 21-44.1, Offenses Miscellaneous, in connection with panhandling and solicitation of charitable contributions. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following ordinance: (#40637-090616) AN ORDINANCE repealing Section 21-44.1, Aggressive solicitation and sales; definitions; prohibited acts and penalties; Article I, In General, Chapter 21, Offenses - Miscellaneous, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; providing for an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 445.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40637-090616. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle.  107 Following comments by the City Attorney on the 4th Circuit and Supreme Court rulings regarding first amendment rights and having determined the City Code was unconstitutional; and discussion of the matter by the Council, Ordinance No. 40637- 090616 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. 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: FESTIVAL-HENRY STREET: Vice-Mayor Price announced the Henry Street Heritage Festival which is the premier event of the Harrison Museum of African American Culture will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016. CELEBRATIONS: Council Member Trinkle applauded Mark Jamison, Manager of the Transportation Department, City staff, and the many volunteers for their efforts during the Deschutes Street Pub event held on August 27 at Elmwood Park and the "Starcropolis" Theatre event held on Sunday, September 4. PARKS AND RECREATION: Council Member Besptich thanked the City Manager and the Parks and Recreation staff for their contributions in connection with the recent festivals and events; along with a special thanks to Patrick Boas, Parks and Recreation Coordinator, for his efforts despite personal and work related circumstances. FESTIVALS: Council Member Ferris announced the upcoming Roanoke Greek Festival to be held on Friday, September 16 - Sunday, September 18 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church located at 30 Huntington Boulevard, N. E. 108 COUNCIL: With respect to the Closed Meeting just concluded, Council Member Dykstra moved that each Member of City Council certify to the best of his or her knowledge that (1) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and (2) only such public business matters as were identified in any motion by which any Closed Meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered by City Council. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. OATHS OF OFFICE-HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the four-year terms of office of Paula Prince, Cheryl W. Hartman and Marion Vaughn-Howard as members of the Human Services Advisory Board ending November 30, 2016; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Garland placed in nomination the names of Paula Prince, Cheryl W. Hartman and Marion Vaughn-Howard. There being no further nominations, Ms. Prince, Ms. Hartman and Ms. Vaughn- Howard were reappointed as members of the Human Services Advisory Board for four-year terms of office, each, ending November 30, 2020, by the following vote:. FOR MS. PRINCE, MS. HARTMAN AND MS. VAUGHN-HOWARD: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-BUILDING AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the expiration of the three-year term of office of Justina Megginson (Property Management representative) as a member of the Building and Fire Code Board Appeals which ended June 30, 2016; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Garland placed in nomination the name of Corbin Prydwen. There being no further nominations, Mr. Prydwen was appointed to replace Ms. Megginson as a Property Management representative of the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals for a term of office ending June 30, 2019, by the following vote: FOR MR. PRYDWEN: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7.  109 OATHS OF OFFICE-TOWING ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to vacancies created by the expiration of the three-year term of office of Trista Wallace ended on October 31, 2015; and the unexpired term of office of former Captain Samuel Roman ending October 31, 2018 as Law Enforcement representatives of the Towing Advisory Board; whereupon, the Mayor opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Garland placed in nomination the names of Fatimah Foster and Captain Chester Smith. There being no further nominations, Ms. Foster was appointed to replace Ms. Wallace for a term of office ending October 31, 2018; and Captain Smith was appointed to fill the unexpired term of former Captain Roman ending October 31, 2018 as Law Enforcement representatives of the Towing Advisory Board, by the following vote: FOR MS. FOSTER AND CAPTAIN SMITH: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy on the Youth Services Citizen Board due to the unexpired term of office of James O'Hare ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Kristine Safford (Public) representative was appointed to fill the unexpired term of office of Mr. O'Hare on November 2, 2015; however, due to having to relocate outside of the City, the Oath of Office was never administered to Ms. Safford. Inasmuch as the makeup of the Board had changed, James "Jim" O'Hare was eligible to fill his original appointment. Council Member Garland placed in nomination the name of James 0' Hare. There being no further nominations, Mr. O'Hare was appointed as a {Citizen) Member of the Youth Services Citizen Board to fill his original term of office ending June 30, 2018, by the following vote: FOR MR. O'HARE: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the four-year term of office of Charles E. Hunter, Ill, ending October 20, 2016; and the unexpired term of Paula Page Williams ending October 20, 2017. Inasmuch as Mr. Hunter will have served three consecutive terms of office, he is not eligible for reappointment; whereupon, the Mayor opened the floor for nominations.  110 Council Member Garland placed in nomination the names of William Poe and Duke Baldridge. There being no further nominations, Mr. Poe was appointed to replace Mr. Hunter for a four-year term of office, commencing October 19, 2016 and ending October 20, 2020; and Mr. Baldridge was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Paula Page Williams ending October 20, 2018, as Directors of the Economic Development Authority, by the following vote: FOR MESSRS. POE AND BALDRIDGE: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare the appropriate measures regarding the abovementioned appointments for adoption by the Council at its next regular meeting on Monday, September 19, 2016. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Lea declared the Council meeting adjourned at 3:57 p.m. APPROVED ATTEST: ~rn. Y"\GV\"\~~2J__, Stephanie M. Moon Rey~s~ J~c Sherman P. Lea, Sr. City Clerk Mayor