City Council

243 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL-REGULAR SESSION December 5, 2016 9:00a.m. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular session on Monday, December 5, 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 (1 950), as amended, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that Council concur in the request of the Mayor 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: None-0. 244 ITEMS LISTED ON THE 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL DOCKET REQUIRING - DISCUSSION/CLARIFICATION AND ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE 2:00P.M. AGENDA: SALE/PURCHASE OF PROPERTY: The City Attorney advised of a communication requesting that Council authorize the scheduling of a public hearing on Monday, December 19 at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, with regard to the sale of City-owned property located on Jae Valley Road in Roanoke County, Virginia to the County of Roanoke, Virginia. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: NONE. BRIEFINGS: Zoning Ordinance Amendments: Per request of the Council at its November 21, 2017 meeting, that a meeting be held with representatives of Downtown Roanoke, Inc., to receive comments regarding zoning amendments affecting the downtown district; whereupon, Christopher Chittum, Director of Planning, Building, and Development, shared a summary of the proposed Code amendments. (See copy of the Summary of Proposed Code Amendments in the City Clerk's Office.) In response to an inquiry from Council Member Ferris as to how the City would control food pantries downtown, the City Attorney opined the question as whether the City could operate a food pantry downtown; and replied that currently the City could not since the definition pertains to sale of food, clothing or essential items of, no charge or less than fair market value, and not on premises for consumption. The City Attorney stated due to the complexity of the zoning changes, he suggested delaying decisions regarding the proposed amendments to the downtown district until the downtown Master Plan was complete and recommended the Public Hearing remain open. At the conclusion of the in-depth dialogue, Mayor Lea noted that the continuation of the November 21 public hearing regarding the proposed amendments will be held during the regular session at 2:00 p.m. session of Council.  245 Roanoke Stormwater Utility: Dwayne D'Ardenne, Stormwater Utility Manager, provided a brief overview on the status of stormwater utility, i.e. drainage improvement projects, increase infrastructure maintenance, and comply with emerging regulations; and highlighted the following areas: • Stormwater Utility • Three-Year Utility Fee Phase In • FY2017 Fee Revenue/Credits • Drainage Projects • FY2016 Actual Expenditures • Capital Project Status • Maintenance • FY2016 Maintenance • Water Quality • Cat 4 IMPAIRED = TMDL already approved • Five Roanoke River Tributaries: Ore Branch Back Creek Glade Creek Carvins Creek Lick Run • Cat 5 IMPAIRED = Requires a TMDL • Roanoke River • Six Roanoke River Tributaries: Mason Creek Barnhardt Creek Mud Lick Creek Tinker Creek Peters Creek • Virginia Stream Condition Index • "Delist" the Roanoke River • Virginia Tech Urban Stormwater Research Collaboration • Lick Run- Watershed Master Plan • Debris Dams/Stormdrain Outfall • Debris Dam/Sediment/Streambank Incision • Above Laurel Ridge Road/Above Valley View • Below Evan Springs/Brown-Robertson Park • Green Infrastructure Stormwater Fee Credits 246 • Maximize watershed resiliency and sustainability: Municipal Building Gl =Disconnected Impervious Green Streets/Urban Bioswales Riparian Buffers Stream Restorations • Minimize watershed hazard to public health, safety and property CIP Projects Improve Water Quality Downstream Community Rating System (CRS) Septic Systems and Pet Waste • Connect citizens, businesses, students, and others to their watershed Life-Long Learning Opportunities Outdoor Rec and Stewardship Opportunities Connect Daily Actions with Water Quality • Create a Clean Water Legacy for the Citizens of Tomorrow (See Roanoke Stormwater Utility presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) There was discussion regarding some of the 200+ stormwater projects, i.e., Airlee Court, downtown Roanoke and various revenue sources; and also dialogue about possible alleviation of flooding in the downtown area, Mayor Lea stated that the briefing would be received and filed. - Main Street Bridge: Philip Schirmer, City Engineer, gave a detailed report regarding the Wasena Bridge, highlighting the following items: • Background and Context • Structural System • Layout • Ensemble (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Garland commended David Hill and Hill Studio on its participation in the Franklin Road Bridge project. In connection with the project, he inquired about funding, the use of leveraged funds and participation from Virginia Department of Transportation; wherein, Mr. Schirmer replied that half of the funding is being provided through the Virginia Department of Transportation Revenue Sharing Program. -  247 In response to an inquiry regarding the Wasena Bridge inspection, Mr. Schirmer indicated that the deck, superstructure, structural steel, section loss, corrosion, the bridge bearings, and the columns were in need of repair. Council Member Bestpitch was interested in a roundabout and greenway connection, and suggested that there be opportunities for artwork on the new bridge. Council Member Dykstra noted one side of the bridge would have a gentle flow and was pleased with a roundabout concept; but noticed that the Comic Store located on Main Street was not included in the mock up. Mr. Schirmer commented that the roundabout would impact the intersection which would include the Comic Book store. Following remarks, Mayor Lea thanked Mr. Schirmer for the presentation and advised that the briefing would be received and filed. Snow Removal: Mark Jamison, Manager of Transportation, gave a briefing regarding snow removal, highlighting the following items: • Resources • Process • Recent Enhancements (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Garland commented about removal of snow in the downtown area, specifically in front of vacant buildings and sidewalks on thoroughfare and arterial streets making them impassable. Council Member Dykstra encouraged citizens to use Valley Metro during snow events and to keep cars off the street while roadways are plowed. Council Member Bestpitch inquired whether funding was specifically earmarked for snow removal or if there was other emergency and contingency funding available; he continued to ask if there would be any delay of snow removal due to lack of funding; whereupon, the City Manager responded that adequate funding had been budgeted for snow removal and that equipment and supplies are available for snow events. Mr. Morrill also noted that there was a Contingency Fund readily available if there were more than two snowfalls. There being no additional comments and/or questions by the Council Members, the Mayor advised that the briefing would be received and filed. 248 At 12:49 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 Dr. George C. Anderson, Senior Pastor, Second Presbyterian Church. - The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Lea. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-BUDGET: Mayor Lea announced that the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada presented a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the City of Roanoke for its annual budget for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2015. He presented the GFOA Award to Amelia C. Merchant, Director, Management and Budget, and Office staff. ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-ENGINEERING: Mayor Lea announced that the Department of Engineering received the 2016 Preservation Award at the Annual meeting of the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation for restoration of the Municipal Building North front entrance and lobby. He presented the Award to Philip C. Schirmer, City Engineer, and City staff who spear headed the project.  249 ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-WATER AUTHORITY: Mayor Lea recognized Michael McEvoy and Gary Robertson, Executive Directors, Western Virginia Water Authority, on receiving the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) Sustainable Water Utility Management Award. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: 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 will be enacted by one motion in the form, or forms, listed on the Consent Agenda, and if discussion are desired, the item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. The Mayor called attention to three public hearing requests - two requests from the City Manager regarding tax exemption of real properties; and a request from the City Attorney regarding execution of a lease agreement. TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule public hearings to be held on Monday, December 19, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager may determine, on a request of Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley (TAP), along with either TAAP Real Property I, LLC or TAAP Real Property II, LLC, both of which entities are Virginia limited liability companies wholly owned by TAP, for tax exemption of real property located at 302 2nd Street, S. W., designated as Official Tax Map No. 1011502; and at 2121 Salem Avenue, S. W., designated as Official Tax Map No. 1311221, respectively, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. 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. 250 VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE: A communication from the City Attorney requesting that Council advertise a public hearing to be held on Monday, December 19, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager may determine, to execute a lease agreement with Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, Inc., to operate an acceleration center located at 709 S. Jefferson Street, S. W., was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that Council concur in the request of the City Attorney as abovementioned. 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. TECHNOLOGY: A communication from U. S. Senator Mark Warner congratulating the City of Roanoke upon winning first place in the 2016 Digital Cities Survey in the 75,000- 124,000 population category, was before the Council. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by 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. FINANCIAL REPORTS: A communication from the Director of Finance transmitting the Financial Report for the month of October 2016, was before the Council. (See Financial Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  251 Council Member Ferris moved that the Financial Report be received and filed. 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. OATHS OF OFFICE-CITY PLANNING COMMISSION-TOWING ADVISORY BOARD-VISIT VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Reports of qualification of the following individuals were before the Council: Paula Page Williams as a member of the City Planning Commission for a four-year term of office ending December 31, 2020; Walter Hinkley as a Tower representative member of the Towing Advisory Board for a three-year term of office ending October 31, 2 019; and Della Watkins as a City representative of the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Board of Directors to fill the unexpired term of Tom Cullen ending June 30, 2017. (See Oaths or Affirmations of Office on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that the reports of qualification be received and filed. The motion was seconded by 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. SALE/PURCHASE OF PROPERTY: A communication from the City Attorney requesting that the Council authorize the scheduling and advertisement of a public hearing to be held on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., or as soon as the matter may be reached, or at such other date and time thereafter as deemed necessary by the City Manager, for City Council to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the sale of City-owned property located on Jae Valley Road in Roanoke County, Virginia to the County of Roanoke, Virginia., was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 252 Council Member Ferris moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. 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. REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS: ZONING: Having continued a previously advertised public hearing held on Monday, November 21, 2016, regarding a request of the City of Roanoke Planning Commission to amend Chapter 36.2, Zoning, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to update the Zoning Ordinance, the matter was again before the Council. The Mayor advised that the proposed Ordinance was read into the record at the November 21 Council meeting on motion offered by Council Member Bestpitch and duly seconded by Council Member Ferris; and then inquired if there were persons wishing to - speak on the amendments. Aaron Garland, 1222 Campbell Avenue, S. W., appeared before the Council in support of the proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance, and requested that the Planning Department distribute a simplified version of the recommendations to those who may be affected so that they may have an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed changes. There being no further speakers, Mayor Lea declared the public hearing closed. Regarding the proposed amendment to Section 36.2406 and 36.2-411, Car Washes and Gasoline Station, Council Member Bestpitch inquired about (d)(4), if the landscaping strips being added as a requirement for the standard for certain types of activities would have an effect on existing businesses; wherein, Mr. Chittum replied that it would only effect newly established car washes in the City. Council Member Bestpitch also inquired about Section 36.2-649, if there is a minimum length for the landscaping strip; whereupon, Mr. Chittum stated that it would basically be located between the street and the activity or the maneuvering area.  253 For clarification purposes, the City Attorney explained that the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance proposed by the Planning Commission regarding self-storage buildings that would have allowed self-storage in the Downtown District by special exception, which appeared in the original version, has been removed so that self-storage buildings in the Downtown District is not permitted; and Section 36.2-411(c)(6) has been deleted. With regard to the use in Downtown District and the change that was proposed on pages 45 and 46 of the original Ordinance, he indicated will not go into effect since it currently does not exist; and therefore, since no changes were being made to those two particular items, no further public hearings would be required. Following comments by the City Attorney as abovementioned, Council Member Dykstra moved to amend the proposed ordinance to reflect such changes. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and unanimously adopted. Council Member Dykstra offered the following Ordinance, as amended: (#40710-120516) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 36.2-205, Dimensional regulations, Table 205-1, Permitted Yard Encroachments; Section 36.2-311, Use table for residential districts; Section 36.2-312, Dimensional regulations for residential districts; Section 36.2-313, Front yard dimensions for infill development; Section 36.2-315, Use table for multiple purpose districts; Section 36.2-316, Dimensional regulations for multiple purpose districts; Section 36.2-318, Pedestrian access; Section 36.2-319, Building placement and facade transparency standards for multiple purpose districts; Section 36.2-322, Use table for industrial districts; Section 36.2-327, Use table for planned unit development districts; repealing Section 36.2-333, Floodplain Overlay District (F) and replacing with a new Section 36.2-333, Floodplain Overlay District (F); amending and reordaining Section 36.2-335, River and Creek Corridors Overlay District (RCC); Section 36.2-336, Comprehensive Sign Overlay District; Section 36.2-406, Car wash; Section 36.2-408, Day care centers, child; Section 36.2-411, Gasoline stations; repealing Section 36.2-415, Mini-warehouses; amending and reordaining Section 36.2-429, Temporary uses, Table 429-1, Temporary Uses; Section 36.2-540, Zoning amendments; Section 36.2-622, Exempt lighting; Section 36.2-647, Buffering and screening; Section 36.2-647, Buffering and screening, Table 647-1, Buffering and Screening of Certain Uses and Activities; Section 36.2-648, Parking area landscaping; Section 36.2-649, Standards for buffering and screening, and parking area landscaping materials, Table 649-1, Buffering, Screening and Landscaping Materials; Section 36.2-651, Applicability; Section 36.2-652, Minimum parking, Table 652-2, Required Parking Spaces; Section 36.2-653, Maximum parking; Section 36.2-654, Parking and loading area standards; Section 36.2-705, Nonconforming uses; Section 36.2-709, Certain uses deemed not nonconforming; Section 36.2-841, Powers and duties; Appendix A, Definitions; Appendix B, Submittal Requirements, B-1, Basic Development Plan; B-2, Comprehensive Development Plan; of Chapter 36.2, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; for the purposes of updating, 254 clarifying, and making consistent with state law, the City's zoning ordinance; providing for an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 549.) Council Member Dykstra moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40710-120516, as amended. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. SUBDIVISIONS: Having continued a previously advertised a public hearing held on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., on a request of the City of Roanoke Planning Commission to amend Chapter 31.1, Subdivisions, Code of the City of Roanoke, (1979), as amended, to update the Subdivision Ordinance, the matter again was before the Council. Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#40711-120516) AN ORDINANCE adding Section 31.1-303, Additional - Requirements for Subdivisions in the Floodplain or in Riparian Buffer Areas; and amending and reordaining Section 31.1-604, Review fees; and Appendix B, Submittal Requirements; of Chapter 31.1, Subdivisions, 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 615) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40711-120516. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris. 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 comments by the Council Members, Ordinance No. 40711- 120516 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0.  255 ZONING-FEE COMPENDIUM: Having continued a previously advertised a public hearing held on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., on a request of the City of Roanoke Planning Commission to amend the City's Fee Compendium to create new fees for zoning modifications and plat and plan review, the matter was again before the Council. Council Member Ferris offered the following ordinance: (#40712-120516) AN ORDINANCE amending the Fee Compendium to create new fees for zoning modifications and plat and plan review; amending rezoning fees; providing for an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 78, page 619.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40712-120516. The motion was seconded by Vice- Mayor Price. 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 comments by Council Members, Ordinance No. 40712-120516 was adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: GRANTS-BUDGET-HUMAN SERVICES: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending appropriation of funding for Virginia Case Management System Implementation Costs. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 256 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40713-120516) A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia, on behalf of the Virginia Department of Social Services ("VOSS"), to be used for costs incurred by the City of Roanoke Department of Social Services (''DSS") in the conversion of its remaining public assistance programs to the Virginia Case Management System ("VaCMS"); and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City necessary to accept such funding. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 621.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40713-120516. 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. Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40714-120516) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Virginia Department of Social Services for overtime wages and associated FICA costs for the conversion to the Virginia Case Management System (VACMS), 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 622.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40714- 120516. 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. ANIMALS-POLICE-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of a donation from Spikes K9 to the Roanoke Police Department. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  257 Council Member Dykstra offered the following resolution: (#40715-120516) A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of a donation from Spikes K9 Fund, to the Roanoke City Police Department for four (4) "K9 Storm" duty harnesses, and authorizing execution of any and all necessary documents to accept the donation. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 622.) Council Member Dykstra moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40715-120516. 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. ENGINEERING-LIBRARIES: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending execution of an Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Enteros Design, P.C., for Architectural and Engineering Design Services of the Melrose Branch Library. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle offered the following resolution: (#40716-120516) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager's issuance and execution of additional Amendments to the City's Contract with Enteros Design, P.C., for additional professional services for the Melrose Branch Library 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 Amendments to the above mentioned Contract, as well as the Contract itself. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 623.) Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40716-120516. 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. 258 CITY ATTORNEY: PARKS-ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The City Attorney submitted a written report recommending adoption of a resolution renaming SunTrust Plaza to Holton Plaza to recognize, applaud, and honor the outstanding contributions that Governor A. Linwood Holton, Jr., has made to the City of Roanoke and the Commonwealth of Virginia. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40717-120516) A RESOLUTION renaming Sun Trust Plaza to Holton Plaza. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 624.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40717-120516. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle. Council Member Bestpitch noted the Plaza was being renamed in honor of former Linwood Holton who was an elected Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, having been a practicing attorney in Roanoke and having never been recognized or honored, adding that an opportunity now exists to honor Governor Holton. He - announced that a Ceremonial Tree Planting and reading of a Proclamation declaring A. Linwood Holton Day will be held on Friday, December 9 at 10:30 a.m., at the Franklin Road entrance to Elmwood Park. Following accolades of Governor Holton's public service to the Commonwealth and City of Roanoke by Council Member Bestpitch and clarification of the naming and renaming facilities within the City, including parks and plazas by the City Attorney, Resolution No. 40717-120516 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. CITY CODE-PARKS: The City Attorney submitted a written report recommending Amendment of the City Code to reflect the name change of Suntrust Plaza to Holton Plaza. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) -  259 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#40718-120516) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 24-97, Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages, of Article IV, Parks, of Chapter 24, Public Buildings and Property Generally, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to provide for the name change of SunTrust Plaza to Holton Plaza; 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 626.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40718-120516. 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. COMMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager offered the following comments: Parks and Recreation Department Recognized • The department received two awards at the 2016 Annual Virginia Recreation and Parks Society Conference held recently in Roanoke. • The 2015 Christmas Past Open House at the Fishburn Mansion received an award for the Best New Special Event within its population category (Localities between 50,000 and 100,000 population). • The same event won an award for its promotional/ marketing brochure as Best Promotional Effort-Traditional as well. Public Meeting on Proposed Melrose Branch Library Renovations • Roanoke Public Libraries will host a meeting to provide information and invite public input on the proposed Melrose Branch Library renovation • Tuesday, December 13 • Location: Goodwill Jobs Campus, 2502 Melrose Avenue, Suite C • 6:00p.m. -Refreshments will be served at 5:30p.m. 260 New Public Art is coming to Elmwood Park • The Art in Roanoke (AIR) exhibit in Elmwood Park will get a new look in the spring of 2017. • The Roanoke Arts Commission has issued a call for artists to locate nine new temporary works along the Art Walk on Bullitt Avenue. • The city's first exhibit on the Art Walk, themed "The Natural City" ended on Nov. 15. The new theme, "City in Motion," represents the revitalization of downtown Roanoke over the last 25 years. • A panel of city representatives, Arts Commission members, and citizens will select the sculptures for the new exhibitions. The deadline for entries is February 6, 2017, at 5:00p.m. • More information is available by contacting Susan Jennings, arts and culture coordinator at 853-5652. December Events: Dickens of a Christmas - Christmas Parade • Friday, December 9 • Downtown, 6:00p.m. -10:00 p.m. Dickens of a Christmas - featuring the RVSPCA Pet Costume Contest and the Coca Cola Snow Zone • Friday, December 16 • Downtown, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Elmwood on Ice • With Winter quickly approaching, this is the perfect time to ice skate in Elmwood Park • This year, Elmwood on Ice has added an ice slide and ice seals for beginner skaters • Hours: o Monday and Tuesday - Closed o Wednesday and Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. o Friday and Saturday- 11:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. o Sunday- 12 noon - 7:00 p.m. • Cost: o Ice skating admission = $6.00 o Skate rentals= $2.00 o Ice slide = $3.00 • While you're downtown, visit our downtown restaurants and shops. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.  261 INTRODUTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: DECEASED PERSONS: Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution expressing the deepest regret and sorrow of the Roanoke City Council of the passing of Gus George Pappas, a longtime resident of the City of Roanoke and patriarch of the Roanoke Weiner Stand: (#40719-120516) A RESOLUTION memorializing the late Gus George Pappas, longtime resident and patriarch of The Roanoke Weiner Stand. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 627.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40719-120516. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle. Following condolences and recognition of Mr. Pappas by Council Member Ferris, Resolution No. 40719-120516 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. CITY GOVERNMENT: Vice-Mayor Price offered the following resolution commending the Honorable Stephanie Clark for her many years of exemplary public service and inspirational leadership to her community and the people of the City of Covington, Virginia: (#40720-120516) A RESOLUTION recognizing the service of the Honorable Stephanie R. Clark to the City of Covington, Virginia and its people as a Council Member and community leader; and expressing the support and appreciation of Roanoke City Council. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 78, page 628.) Vice-Mayor Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40720-120516. 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. 262 MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Council Member Dykstra, as President of the Mountain View Neighborhood Association, noted that the Association provided Thanksgiving dinners to all the teachers at Hurt Park Elementary School as an expression of appreciation for their tireless efforts to the students and parents in the Mountain View and Hurt Park community. CELEBRATIONS: Mayor Lea announced that the Annual Open House in the Mayor's Office will be held on Wednesday, December 14 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00p.m., and Monday, December 19 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., and encouraged all to stop by for light refreshments. CELEBRATIONS: Council Member Ferris encouraged the public to support the local businesses and merchants during the holiday season. VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL: -· COUNCIL: With respect to the Closed Meeting just concluded, Council Member Garland 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 Trinkle 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-PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the resignation of Geraldo Correa, Jr., as a Citizen at Large member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a term ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Patrick Crandall.  263 There being no further nominations, Mr. Crandall was appointed as a Citizen at Large member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission to fill the unexpired term of Geraldo Correa, Jr., ending June 30, 2018, by the following vote: FOR MR CRANDALL: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the expiration of the three-year term of office of Drew H. Kepley as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals ending December 31, 2016; and advised inasmuch as Mr. Kepley having served three consecutive terms of office, he is not eligible for reappointment; whereupon, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Antwyne Calloway. There being no further nominations, Mr. Calloway was appointed to replace Mr. Kepley as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of three-years, commencing January 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2019, by the following vote: FOR MR. CALLOWAY: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAY COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the resignation of James Ritchie, Sr., as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission for a term ending June 30, 2019; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Margaret D. Butler. There being no further nominations, Ms. Butler was appointed as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission to fill the unexpired term of James D. Ritchie, Sr., ending June 30, 2019, by the following vote: FOR MS. BUTLER: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-LOCAL OFFICE ON AGING ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the one-year term of office of Cindy McFall as the City representative of the Local Office on Aging Advisory Board ending February 28, 2017; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Cindy McFall.  264 There being no further nominations, Ms. McFall was reappointed as the City representative of the Local Office on Aging Advisory Board for a one-year term of office ending February 28, 2018, by the following vote: FOR MS. MCFALL: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Lea declared the Council meeting adjourned at 3:19p.m. APPROVED ATTEST: ~n,. ~~. J.L; Stephanie M. Moon~d:0.n~ City Clerk -