City Council

528 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL-REGULAR SESSION June 5, 2017 9:00a.m. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular session on Monday, June 5, 2017, 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: R. Brian Townsend, Acting City Manager; Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney; Barbara A. Dameron, Director of Finance; and Cecelia F. , .,. McCoy, Deputy 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, and selection of two School Board candidates, 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 Ferris moved that the 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.  529 CITY COUNCIL: A communication from Council Member David B. Trinkle, Chair, City Council Personnel Committee, requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss a personnel matter, being the annual performances of three Council- Appointed Officers, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1 ), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle moved that the Council concur in the request 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. CITY COUNCIL: A communication from Council Member David B. Trinkle, Chair, City Council Personnel Committee, requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss a personnel matter, being the recruitment process for a City Manager, 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 Trinkle moved that the Council concur in the request 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. CITY-OWNED PROPERTY: A communication from the Acting City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss a proposal for disposition of an approximately 12-acre portion of City-owned property located at 2100 Countryside Road, N. W., where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 530 Council Member Ferris moved that the Council concur in the request of the _,. Acting City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. CITY-OWNED PROPERTY: A communication from the Acting City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss disposition of City- owned property located on Carver Avenue, N. E., where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle moved that the Council concur in the request of the Acting 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: None-0. CITY-OWNED PROPERTY: A communication from the Acting City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss disposition of City- owned property located at 201 Carver Avenue, N. E., where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle moved that the Council concur in the request of the Acting 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: None-0.  531 CITY-OWNED PROPERTY: A communication from the Acting City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss disposition of a portion of City-owned property located at 0 Norfolk Avenue, S. E., and a portion of City-owned property located at 26 Salem Avenue, S. E., where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Garland moved that the Council concur in the request of the Acting 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. ITEMS LISTED ON THE 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL DOCKET REQUIRING DISCUSSION/CLARIFICATION AND ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE 2:00P.M. AGENDA: NONE. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: NONE. BRIEFINGS: Planning Department Briefings Chris Chittum, Director, Planning, Building and Development, briefed the Council on proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance as well as various changes involving erosion and sediment control. He highlighted the following information: Zoning Code • Wireless Communication • Signs • RM-1 • Tech Tweaks Zoning Code: Wireless Communication • Implement Wireless Communication Facility Policy • Entire rewrite of outdated section • Small cell installations 532 Zoning Code: Signs • SCOTUS suggests content neutrality is required • No more restrictive on ideological/political signs than commercial signs • Intensity of electronic readerboard signs Zoning Code: RM-1 • Research and outreach completed • Web page with all case data and maps • General concern with rental housing condition and behavior Erosion & Sediment Control • Replacing current Code with DEQ model ordinance • Flexibility for projects under 10,000 sf o Requirement for plan narrative o Who can develop the plan • Similar to Roanoke County • Enforcement issues Stormwater Management • Purchase of "nutrient credits" in lieu of treating water on site • Benefits not in our watershed • General approach to cap purchases and limit to Roanoke River watershed ,.__ -ii/jl' • Address maintenance issues with older facilities (HOAs) • >6 months to develop Time Frame for Code Amendments • Drafting language now • City Attorney Review • Planning Commission motion • Planning Commission/City Council hearings • Target September adoption TRAKit Permitting System • Go Live October 2016 • Challenges importing old data Redeployed inspection and plan review staff to configure and clean • Successful transition to all-digital plan review • Online application function is not yet enabled • Opportunity to refine business processes  533 • Continue refining and roll out basic online applications • Setup a self-service kiosk in Permit Center • 2-year Goal: at least 70% of transactions conducted online o Frequent customers o Applications and inspection requests (For full text, see copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Mr. Chittum remarked that most of the amendments would be brought before the Council in the late summer or early in the fall with regard to the zoning code. With regard to the recently adopted wireless telecommunications policy, he pointed out that small cell installations were more frequently found on utility poles and a rewrite of the outdated Code section would take place. Based upon rulings in 2015, Mr. Chittum explained that the Supreme Court required content neutrality of signs and to be no more restrictive on ideological/political signs than commercial signs and with the assistance of the City Attorney's Office, the City was honing in on a more general approach and moving forward with Code amendments reflective of the new regulations. He further explained that in terms of the RM-1 changes, research was being conducted to decrease the square footage on a lot to request a duplex which had quite a bit of ramifications within neighborhoods; whereupon, Council Member Garland inquired if that would take place in certain parts of the City or be implemented City-wide. Mr. Chittum replied that it would apply wherever RM-1 zoning exists and to separate it would require a remapping of the entire City which would be quite an undertaking. Council Member Bestpitch inquired if there was an available draft of the proposed RM-1 changes; whereupon, Mr. Chittum advised that it was literally changing the ordinance to reflect 2,500 square feet instead of 3,500 square feet and added that he had attended upwards of fifteen neighborhood meetings to explain the amendments and present the research based on current experience with duplexes in the RM-1 zone. He noted that a website was set up to explain the RM-1 zone, the proposed changes and included a google map which allowed citizens to view actual units. Council Member Ferris asked if the requirement to remap the entire City would apply if a completely new zoning designation was created that included the reduced square footage in an area identified as needed to develop housing not to affect the RM-1 area; whereupon, Mr. Chittum advised that it would require the same remapping efforts. 534 The Acting City Manager interjected that it was much more complicated to amend the zoning map to indicate which properties benefit and what properties do not versus amending the ordinance which affected property owners equally. For clarification purposes, Mr. Chittum explained that a developer could purchase nutrient credits which applied to mitigation or pollution reduction somewhere else in Virginia and oftentimes the City does not receive the benefit of it in the watershed, but the Department of Environmental Quality still held the City accountable for the requirements. He pointed out that some of those purchases may be capped or required to be applied in the watershed and possibly linking up with Christiansburg and Blacksburg to discuss the issues. Council Member Garland asked if developers were currently using the nutrient credits; whereupon, Mr. Chittum replied in the affirmative, adding that there had been a few in Franklin and Galax Counties. Council Member Bestpitch indicated that there may be issues possibly related to the legislative agenda in terms of asking for the General Assembly to grant more authority in certain areas and asked if the current timeframe was adequate. Council Member Ferris commented that he was traveling to Richmond, Virginia, soon to attend a meeting with the Virginia Municipal League and asked if any of the proposed changes required a State Code change as well; whereupon, Mr. Chittum advised that with the erosion and sediment control in stormwater management, the City had the authority to go beyond the minimum State standards; and therefore was in good shape as far as enabling legislation. In response to inquiry from Council Member Trinkle as to if roof and pole tops, respectfully, had been previously addressed; wherein, Mr. Chittum stated that the City adopted a policy that allowed for the legal foundation to regulate through zoning and it was time to put the regulations in place that implement the policy. The Acting City Manager added that the pole tops located in the public right-of- way were addressed through the encroachment process. The City Attorney opined that the General Assembly passed regulation to take effect in approximately three weeks and the City need to ensure its policy is consistent with current law. Mr. Chittum advised that with the TRAKit permitting system the City has moved to a digital review of building plans and comprehensive development plans; and no longer accepts paper copies, which saves the design professional money, not having to print plans for delivery.  535 He pointed out that the Building Department hope, within six months, to enable online applications that will offer citizens, especially contractors, the ability to complete necessary forms online and refine the City's business processes; and he referenced a potential self-service kiosk within the Permit Center to address the routine type of permits such as electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits. Lastly, the Director noted that the goal of the Department is to have 70 percent of transactions completed online, in terms of applications and inspections, which could be achieved over the next couple of years; and he acknowledged staff in the Departments of Technology and Planning, Building and Development for their tireless efforts to get the program up and running smoothly. Following further discussion with regard to specific applications and processes within the Permit Center, Mr. Chittum introduced Wayne Leftwich, Senior Planner, to highlight the following information on the Downtown Plan: Downtown Plan Update Process thus far • 2013-2015 o Survey with over 250 responses o 3 public meetings o Cityworks (X)po walking tour and workshop o Steering and advisory committee meetings o Meeting with developers and real estate professionals o 3 charrettes on streetscapes o Public discussion on street network Current Process • Faii-Winter2016-17 o 2 Public Meetings o Stakeholder Committee Meetings o Begin drafting plan • Spring 2017 o Present Draft Plan o Public Meeting - May 9th o Planning Commission • Summer 2017 o Present Plan o City Council/Planning Commission o Seek Approval o Summer or Fall 536 Big city amenities, but a small town feel • Restaurants • Elmwood Park • Events, festivals • Museums, Center in the Square, Taubman Museum of Art • Variety • Transportation hub • Easy accessibility • Pedestrian experience, bicycle friendly • Friendly • Safe • Livability • Quality of Life We are special • Historic buildings, history • Farmer's Market • Authenticity • Culture • Diverse • Unique character • Central location • Heart of the Roanoke Valley • Proximity to Outdoor Activities • Mill Mountain • Blue Ridge Parkway/AT • Scenic Beauty Great things are happening • Residential • Walkability • Greenway • Adaptive Reuse • Local businesses • Tax Credits • Investment • Public Art • Vibrant • Momentum • Expand West • 24-Hour activity  537 Small cities grow incrementally • Lack of retail • Need grocery store • Need more art, parks, water features • Need more people We have gaps and disconnect • Pedestrian barriers, Roadways as barriers • Handicap accessibility • Impacts of outdoor dining • Heironimus building • Vacancy • 581 divider • Bus Station Concern about perceptions • Parking perception • Street closings-events • Sunday lull • Need wayfinding • One way streets • Narrow sidewalks • Unsafe perception • Panhandling • Vagrancy, Homelessness • Dog Poop • Smoking More amenities • Grocery store • Pharmacy • Movie theater • Music venue • Retail • Small business • Incentives • Hotels • Marketing • Activate Market Building • Greenspace, Parks, Parklettes 538 Improvements • Less surface parking • lnfill development • Renovate buildings • Heironimus renovation • Improve bus station • Improve vagrancy, Homeless services • Green infrastructure, flooding • Marketing • Beautification Better connectivity • Connectivity • Jefferson Corridor, Williamson Road • Streetscape • Pedestrian only areas, wide sidewalks • 2-way streets • Expand west • Wayfinding • Better transit, Improve bus station • Bike friendly • Transit to Star • Neighborhood connectivity, Regional connectivity Underlying Principles • Downtown is everyone's neighborhood • Placemaking is Economic Development • Big city amenities with small town feel • Change occurs incrementally, not overnight Major Themes 1. Build on Strengths 2. Fill in the Gaps 3. Expand 4. Enhance Public Space 5. Strengthen Connections 6. Maintenance and Marketing  539 Build on Strengths • Historic o Encourage historic renovation, tax credits o Consider expansion of Historic District zoning. o Maintain signs, murals, etc ... • Natural Beauty o River, Mountains, Parkway, AT • People and Culture o Small town feel o Intentional focused efforts • Regional Center o Center of employment, culture o Walkable urban place Fill in the Gaps • Vacant storefronts and voids o Small business support o Repair voids in the streetscape • Enhancing the Market area o Activate the Market Building o Pedestrian focus around Market • Campbell Court o Support multi-modal plan, route changes, PPP • Stormwater, Flooding o Identify stormwater projects, green infrastructure o Appropriate floodplain management Expand • West o New residential in Downtown o Rezone some industrial zoned area to Urban Flex • South o Growth of Eds and Meds o Innovation Corridor o Strategic Corridor Plan • North o Better connections o Development should serve neighborhood 540 Enhance Public Space • Parks/Open Space o Nolen Plaza, City Park (Lee Plaza), Market Square o Pocket parks, future demand and opportunities • Streets and Streetscapes o S. Jefferson road diet o Circulation, Show benefits to expand 2-way • Public Art/Liven up Alleys o Identify areas for public art o Alley beautification • Eyes on the Street o Activation of place reducing anti-social behavior o Urban Design best practices, seating Strengthen Connections • Expanded Areas, Neighborhoods o Wayfinding o Street crossings, Bike/Ped • Parking o Signage o Meters to increase turnover • Multimodal o Amtrak, Bus, Greenway->Parkway o New trolley route, AT shuttle • Urban Loop o Greensboro, Indy examples-4 mile loop o 13th/Patterson/Campbell to connect existing greenway back to downtown Maintenance & Marketing • Keep it clean o DRI/City focused effort on beautification o Work with property owners on maintenance • Keep it coherent o One Downtown o Districts should be organic • Special Event Policy o Create policy to be selective o Don't be overused, encourage other locations • Marketing o Celebrate Uniqueness o Placemaking->Visitors and Regional Center  541 Next Steps • Public Input closing down • Finalizing draft o Document will be: • Visually engaging • Primarily conveyed electronically • PC Hearing - September • CC Hearing - October (For full text, see copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) With regard to the paving of Campbell Avenue, Council Member Dykstra inquired if there was a way to establish connectivity to the Greenway through the paving process, adding there is opportunity for partnership with other municipalities to not only market the downtown area, but also support it. She encouraged the Council to explore downtown through the eyes of a tourist and try to understand what it feels like to be there for the first time again. Although he was in support of pocket and public parks, Council Member Trinkle noted concern, primarily Noland Park, needing to allow it to be flexible and usable, not just occupied space, possibly removing the grass. He also inquired if it was possible for the STAR Trolley to service the West End and Grandin Road area since many businesses in said area could help subsidize the cost. Sherman Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations, explained that extending the STAR Trolley route had been reviewed numerous times, noting the challenge being head way time, which is extremely important; and currently the head way time is great at 15 minutes off peak and 10 to 12 minutes during peak time. He further explained that currently the City own five trolleys and a new trolley was priced at $250,000.00; and to add another route, additional trolleys may have to be purchased to maintain head way time and have adequate back up equipment to ensure service on a continuous basis. Council Member Trinkle also commented on the recent heavy flooding in the downtown area, noting that the Stormwater Department should be engaged as more downtown buildings are being developed and/or renovated. Council Member Bestpitch was surprised that many people appreciated the amount of available parking in downtown; however, and raised concern about one-way streets and the perception that it was difficult to maneuver in the downtown area. 542 Mr. Leftwich advised that many residents would like more two-way streets, for it helped circulation and there were more business opportunities and better economic development on two-way streets. He suggested two-way streets be completed one segment at a time while working with the adjacent property owners for it was a slightly contentious issue. Council Member Bestpitch commented that signage and wayfinding was extremely important for the greenways so, people can make it from one to another and suggested that all greenway signage be reviewed. In response to an inquiry from Vice-Mayor Price for more information on the north corridor of downtown and better connectivity, Mr. Leftwich advised that it was imperative to have better connections from the neighborhoods into downtown and street crossings that may be difficult for the public to identify. At this point, Mayor Lea relinquished the Chair to Vice-Mayor Price and left the meeting. Council Member Garland inquired if there is any recourse regarding lack of maintenance of property by owners once the matter has been reported to Code Enforcement. Mr. Leftwich replied that he would have to review the matter and respond at a later date. There being no additional comments, Vice-Mayor Price expressed appreciation to Messer. Chittum and Leftwich for the informative presentations; and advised that both briefings would be received and filed. Downtown Meter Pilot Program Debbie Moses, Executive Director, Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, briefed the Council on the upcoming Downtown Parking Meter Pilot Program. (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Ms. Moses advised that Phase I of the project consisted of placing paid meter stations in the surface lots and noted the response from the public was excellent with an increase in usage in the lots. She further advised that patrons were happy with the payment options including the pay by phone feature. She explained that Phase 2 of meter pilot launches seven multi-space smart meters on the street in select locations noting that the meters were solar-powered, Wi-Fi connected to manage multiple spaces in each zone, accepting bank cards, U. S. coins and the pay by phone feature.  543 She stated that Zone A consisted of Market and Wall Streets encircling the Roanoke City Market Building; Zone B was the 0 block of Salem Avenue, the Taubman Museum of Art and the new Noland Park; and Zone C consisted of Franklin Road and Williamson Road and Jefferson Street on both sides of the street. The Acting City Manager interjected stating that the zones were chosen according to the results of the parking study which indicated the highest level of parking congestion of on-street parking in downtown and the best candidates for regulation of on-street parking to a metered approach versus the current regulation system. Ms. Moses continued stating that the pilot program would consist of 65 meters for the duration of 90 days enforced Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., only, excluding nights, weekends and holidays; pointing out that the first hour of parking was free, the next hour was $1.00; and the next hour was $3.00; and the total time one could park in a zone was a maximum of three hours. She noted that the multi-space meters used a pay by license plate system to apply to all parkers. Council Member Trinkle inquired if there were handicap parking spaces lost in introducing the pilot program; whereupon, Ms. Moses advised that fortunately no handicap parking spaces were lost, but a few were relocated to Franklin Road in close ""' · proximity to the social security building where they were needed. Council Member Dykstra inquired that although the first hour of parking was free, were parkers still required to register their license plate information. Ms. Moses replied in the affirmative. Council Member Trinkle inquired if the parker information could be captured by GPS or some sort of technology; whereupon, Ms. Moses advised that currently the program did not use GPS technology, but the information would be read by tablet. He further inquired if the program was adaptable to move forward to use GPS technology and the cost of enforcement could be reduced in time; whereupon, Ms. Moses confirmed. Ms. Moses advised that the next steps included acquiring Council's approval on June 19 for the meter pilot program and the amendments to the City Code to allow for the pilot; launching a public information/social media campaign on June 20; and installing the meters on July 15 having customer service ambassadors on-site to assist parkers in each metered zone. She pointed out that the public information/social media platform would continue through October as a way to collect feedback on the ease of use by the public, reliability of the meter and to track the use and turnover of metered blocks. 544 The Acting City Manager highlighted the importance of the 2 phases of the program, stating that after Council was willing to approve the pilot, the City Code amendment was imperative to have the legal authority to operate the pilot, the pre- installation public information process in conjunction with DRI, to use City and social media platforms would be used to roll out frequently asked questions through the end of June to early July, and having eyes on the street to get reactions from patrons using the master meter to answer the question was the pilot successful and report back to Council in November. In response to inquiry from Vice-Mayor Price as to the number of ambassadors that would be on the street and how those persons would be identified, Ms. Moses advised that at least three ambassadors would be on the street, one to be located by each meter wearing bright pink vests. Council Member Dykstra asked if the ambassadors were hired to help or if they were current employees; whereupon, Ms. Moses indicated that they were sent as a part of the package from the vendor and Park Roanoke employees would be on-hand to help as well. Ms. Dykstra added that was a benefit to have an option to pre-plan to park for longer than an hour and pay for multiple hours rather than stress about moving a vehicle while attending a meeting or event. In response to inquiry from Council Member Ferris with regard to how the process began, Ms. Moses advised that in 2013 a national company conducted a parking study and the results indicated that in those zones there was never any parking availability on-street. She pointed out that additional spaces were added, signs created, times were made as consistent as possible, relocated zones for trucks to park and questioned every business to see if they were willing to participate in creating one and two hour parking. She further advised that in creating the Meter Pilot Program, a team of downtown businesses was formed including Fret Mill Music, Chocolate Paper, The Texas Tavern, Downtown Roanoke Incorporated, The Corridor, Davidsons, Roanoke Regional Partnership, and the former City Manager and came to a consensus on the details, pricing increments and overall design of the pilot program in an effort to turn the spaces over because on-street parking was not designed for long term parking, parking garages were for long term parking. Council Member Ferris questioned how the results would be measured; whereupon, the Acting City Manager advised that the ambassadors would count occupancy of spaces during key times and what percentage of spaces were available at key times of the day, to compare to the findings of the parking study completed in 2013. The key times were indicated as 11 :00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to determine if the meters encouraged turnover of spaces. Ms. Moses added that signage effectiveness would also be measured.  545 Council Member Trinkle asked if the time period for the pilot program was long enough. Ms. Moses advised that in relying on the pilot program for the surface parking lots as a guide, 90 days was enough time, but there was no rule stating that the Pilot Program must be 90 days in length. Council Trinkle noted his support of the Program extending past 90 days if necessary. He then asked if the number of violations issued could be tracked and reported; whereupon, The Acting City Manager advised that the violation rate per space as well as the type of violation issued could be monitored to see if it changed and compare that to six months prior. In response to inquiry from Council Member Bestpitch as to if the meter would accept payment for parking after 5:00 p.m. or on weekends and signage to reflect that parking is enforced until 5:00 p.m., Ms. Moses replied in the affirmative and Mr. Townsend advised that signage was previously changed to reflect 5:00 p.m. and staff will check and replace any old signage that was omitted. Council Member Bestpitch inquired if the meters would still be functional on the day after the Pilot Program concluded; whereupon, Ms. Moses advised that the meters would be turned off in order not to mislead the public, unless the Council wished to setup the Pilot Program. Council Member Garland asked if the market vendors were consulted about the program and if their feedback was essentially positive, negative or neutral; whereupon, Ms. Moses replied that the feedback received from Elliott Broyles, Executive Director, Market Building Foundation, was positive and supportive of the plan. Council Member Trinkle asked if someone could speak directly to the vendors or provide literature about the Program prior to its implementation. Ms. Moses said that it could be done after the June 19 Council meeting or about a month prior to the program going live. Lastly, Ms. Moses commended the efforts of the Meter Pilot Advisory Team. Vice-Mayor Price thanked Ms. Moses for an informative presentation and advised that the briefing would be received and filed. At this point Mayor Lea relinquished the Chair to the Vice-Mayor, and left the meeting (10:34 a.m.) 546 Police/Public Safety Presentation: Police Chief Timothy Jones gave an update on the 2017 Summer Patrol, highlighting the following items: • Firearms Death & Injury 2017 • Zone Statistics Year to Date (1/1/17- 5/31/17) • Violent Crime Victimization • Why Does It Happen? o Issues of "respect" vs. "disrespect" o "Code of the Street" issues take on heightened importance in areas of disadvantaged status o Prevailing attitude of no concern with regards to "the system" ... police, prosecutors or courts • Uniform Patrol Staffing • Community Response Bureau o Supplemental Staffing to Data Driven Areas o Virginia State Police o Investigations Bureau o Academy Force Multiplier o Bike Patrol Supplemental (based on availability) o General Off-Duty (based on availability) (For full text, see copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Dykstra mentioned that having worked in downtown at the Market Building for several years, there was a sustainable night police presence downtown at the closing of bars, and asked Chief Jones about the schedule of police presence in downtown during late night hours; and whether the zones in downtown factor in with the zoning indicated on the presentation. Chief Jones indicated Zone 1, encompassed the Market and the general business areas and that the Police Department used a four-wheel vehicle for quick and easy maneuvering, with four officers, along with a district supervisor generally in the immediate downtown area. He also shared that officers gravitated to the downtown area prior to· the closing of businesses to discourage possible disagreements, adding that the proximity of an officer to unfortunate happenings did not have an impact on whether the occurrence de- escalates and at times, it heightens aggression. Council Member Dykstra also asked for clarification regarding the responsibility of office-duty officers; wherein, Chief Jones shared that officers have the capacity to leave 'an assignment and engage in a particular incident, keeping incidents from escalating; and suggesting that police presence was helpful in deterring violent crime. Ms. Dykstra further asked what the starting salary was for a new police officer and if there were considerations or programs to incentivize or encourage officers to live in certain neighborhoods where crimes were prevalent. Chief Jones replied that the  547 beginning salary of a: new officer was approximately $38,000.00, and noted a few years ago there was funding to assist officers who bought homes in certain low to moderate neighborhoods; however, the program ended four or five years ago. R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development, interjected that the Program was established in the early 2,000's but when homeownership tanked, in reference to the City locating officers who wanted to make the commitment to buy a home and take the down payment, the participation dropped off and the younger generation of officers did not see homeownership as a major benefit and no salary supplement for officers living in the City. He further stated the current program offered is the Take-home Vehicle Program and suggested it was more important for the officer to be stationary in an area, with new technology giving officers access through state-of-the-art media with full capability within police vehicles. Having had an opportunity to walk with Shawn Hunter, a community activist, during the "Neighborhood Solidarity Walk" on May 25, 2017, Council Member Garland commented about his discussion regarding the establishment of police outpost locations. The Chief shared that there had been several neighborhood police substations a few years ago--in the Civic Mall on Williamson Road and on Jamison Avenue, S. E.; that there were pros and cons regarding the utilization of the substations, such as operating cost at these stations. During comments by Vice-Mayor Price and Council Members, Mayor Lea entered the meeting (12: 24 p.m.). Vice-Mayor Price relinquished the Chair to Mayor Lea, and he express appreciation for police safety in the community and felt that the Neighborhood Walk had an impact and made people feel good about City Council's commitment. At 12:28 p.m., the Mayor declared the Council meeting in recess for a Closed Meeting to be held in the Council's Conference Room, Room 451, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building; 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. 548 The Mayor declared the existence of a quorum. OFFICERS PRESENT: R. Brian Townsend, Acting City Manager; Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney; Barbara A. Dameron, Director of Finance; and Cecelia F. McCoy, Deputy City Clerk. The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend John W. Ott, Senior Pastor, Parkway Wesleyan 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-FINANCE: Mayor Lea announced that the Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 for both the City of Roanoke and the Pension Plan have received Certificates of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA); that the Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting; and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. He recognized the Director of Finance and staff and presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City's and Pension Plan Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) to Ms. Dameron. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: The Mayor advised that City Council sets this time as a priority for citizens to be heard, and that all matters will be referred to the City Manager for response, recommendation or report to Council, as he may deem appropriate. RECREATION: George Riles, 1925 Andrews Road, N. W., appeared before the Council to request support of inner-city athletics for underprivileged and underrepresented youth in the lower northwest/northeast quadrants of the City. BUDGET-CITY JOBS: Lance Greene, 4513 Old Mountain Road, N. E., appeared before the Council to voice concerns about current budget implications which had been stated as the cause for elimination of his position in the Circuit Court Office, effective July 1, 2017; and, alleged harassment from the Clerk of Circuit Court.  549 RECREATION: Gregory Hunt, 1311 Centre Avenue, N. W., appeared before the Council to express concern regarding struggles between the Inner-City Athletic Association and the Star City Athletic Association of inner-city youth; and asked for the City's support of youth being allowed to participate in both leagues. PEACEMAKERS: Shawn Hunter, 514 241h Street, N. W., appeared before the Council to affirm the active participation of the Peacemakers in pursuing its mission to eradicate violence in Roanoke. CONSENT AGENDA The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Members of City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the items. If discussion is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Mayor Lea noted that Item C-4 would be removed and considered separately. MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meetings of City Council held on Monday, February 6, 2017; Tuesday, February 21, 2017; Monday, March 6, 2017; and Monday, March 20, 2017, was before the body. (See Minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and approved as recorded. 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. TAXES-SOUTHEAST RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROJECT: A communication from the Acting City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, June 19, 2017, at 7:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the Acting City Manager may determine, to consider a request of Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc., and 347 West Campbell, LLC, for tax exemption of real and personal property located at 347 West Campbell Avenue, S. W., was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 550 Council Member Ferris moved that Council concur in the request of the Acting 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. TAXES-TRUSTEES OF THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH: A communication from the Acting City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, June 19, 2017, at 7:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the Acting City Manager may determine, to consider a request of Trustees of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, Inc., for tax exemption of real property located at 1018 First 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 Acting 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. STREETS AND TRAFFIC: A communication from the Acting City Manager advising Council of an emergency purchase, without advertising for or receiving bids, for traffic signal reconstruction at the intersection of Orange Avenue and 19th Street, N. W., pursuant to Section 41 of the City of Roanoke Charter, was before the body. (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: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0.  551 FINANCIAL REPORTS: A communication from the Director of Finance transmitting the Financial Report for the City of Roanoke for ten months ended April 30, 2017; and Roanoke City Public Schools for nine months ended March 31, 2017, was before the Council. (See Financial Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 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: A YES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. HOTEL ROANOKE CONFERENCE CENTER COMMISSION-DEFINED CONTRIBUTION BOARD-PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD-BUILDING AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS-ROANOKE PENSION PLAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES-ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVOCATES: Reports of qualification of the following individuals were before the Council: Sherman M. Stovall as Acting City Manager of the City of Roanoke for the period of July 1, 2017, through and continuing until City Council elects and appoints a City Manager; R. Brian Townsend as the City Employee representative of the Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission for a term of office ending April 12, 2021; Andrea Trent as a member (Director of Finance designee) of the Defined Contribution Board for a four-year term of office ending June 30, 2021; Melanie Crovo as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three-year term of office ending March 31, 2020; Christopher T. Link as a Citizen at Large member of the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2020; Gregory W. Feldmann as a Citizen at Large representative of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Board of Trustees, for a four-year term of office ending June 30, 2021; and 552 Byron L. Hamlar as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates to fill the unexpired term of office of Charles Meidlinger ending June 30, 2018. (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. CITY-OWNED PROPERTY-RECREATION: A communication from the Acting Assistant City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, June 19,2017, at 7:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager shall determine, in his discretion, to consider the sale of approximately 3.4056 acres of land which contain the former Villa Heights Recreation Center located at 2750 Hoover Street, N. W., identified as Official Tax Map No. 2430601, to Restoration Housing, a Virginia non-stock corporation and its subsidiaries or affiliates that may be created to own and/or operate the property, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Dykstra called attention to a Statement of Conflict of Interest that was read into the record at the April 3, 2017 Council meeting, in which she recused herself due to a personal interest in connection with the abovementioned matter. Council Member Ferris moved that Council concur in the request of the Acting City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra abstained from voting)  553 REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: YOUTH-BUDGET-GRANTS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of the Summer Food Program grant funds; and execution of an agreement with the Virginia Department of Health in connection therewith. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40829-060517) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of a Summer Food Program Grant from the Virginia Department of Health, and authorizing execution and attestation of any required documents on behalf of the City, in connection with such grant, under certain conditions. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 132.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40829-060517. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price. Following an expression of appreciation by Council Member Dykstra to the City regarding their efforts in creating a food truck named "Foodie Truck", and partnering with the Boys and Girls Club to provide children with nutritional food during the summer months, Resolution No. 40829-060517 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. 554 Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#40830-060517) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Federal Government, through the Virginia Department of Health, for the Summer Food 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. 79, page 133.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40830- 060517. 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-SOCIAL SERVICES: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of funds from the Virginia Department of Social Services for the Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Coalition to maintain existing services to the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) population. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle offered the following resolution: (#40831-060517) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of an Employment Advancement for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Participants grant from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VOSS); authorizing the City of Roanoke to serve as the primary fiscal agent for the distribution of such funds to the provider agencies for services provided to the local departments of social services (DSS) in Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Franklin County, Botetourt County, and Craig County; and authorizing execution of any and all necessary documents to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 134.)  555 Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40831-060517. 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. Council Member Trinkle offered the following budget ordinance: (#40832-060517) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Federal Government through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services for the Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Coalition Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2017 - 2018 Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 135.) Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40832- 060517. 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. DONATIONS-POLICE: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance and appropriation of a donation of funds from Mission BBQ to support the Crime Prevention and Community Outreach programs of the Roanoke Police Department. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution: (#40833-060517) A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of a donation from Mission BBQ to the Roanoke City Police Department; and authorizing execution of any and all necessary documents to accept the donation. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 135.) 556 Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 4D833-D6D517. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra. Following comments by the Police Chief noting previously conducted fundraisers by Mission BBQ to support a wide variety of popular police department programs, such as Shop with a Cop, Senior Sidekicks, domestic violence awareness, Hispanic community outreach, child safety seats, Growth Through Opportunity (GTO), violence prevention and children's gun safety, Resolution No. 4D833-D6D517 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-D. Vice-Mayor Price offered the following budget ordinance: (#4D834-D6D517) AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from Mission BBQ donations to support crime prevention and community outreach programs, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2D16 - 2D17 Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 136.) Vice-Mayor Price moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 4D834-D6D517. 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-D. TRANSPORTATION-GRANTS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending support of Roanoke Electric Steel Corporation's Industrial Access Railroad Track Program Grant Application from the Department of Rail and Public Transportation to assist with rail upgrades on the Company's property. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Garland offered the following resolution:  557 (#40835-060517) A RESOLUTION supporting Roanoke Electric Steel Corporation, d/b/a Steel Dynamics Roanoke Bar Division's ("Roanoke Electric Steel"), application for a $300,000.00 Industrial Access Railroad Track Program Grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation to support their $28 million expansion of the Roanoke facility, increasing efficiency, production, and employment. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 137.) Council Member Garland moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40835-060517. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch. Following comments by the Acting City Manager regarding the City's support of Roanoke Electric Steel Corporation's $300,000.00 Industrial Access Railroad Track Program Grant for a $28 Million expansion, Resolution No. 40835-060517 was adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. BUDGET-HUMAN SERVICES: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending approval of the Human Services Advisory Board allocation funding to various non-profit agencies for Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018; and execution of a contract with the Council of Community Services to conduct performance audits in connection therewith. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle advised of a personal interest in the abovementioned matter since he is employed by Carilion Medical Clinic; and read the following statement into record: "STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST I, David B. Trinkle, state that I have a personal interest in Agenda item 7.a.5. of the City Council Agenda for June 5, 2017, regarding the Approval of Human Services Advisory Board allocation funding to various non-profit agencies for Fiscal Year 2017- 2018, because my employer, Carilion Medical Center, is designated to receive a grant for its School Based Adolescent Health Program. I have no role in this program and do not participate in any decision making processes in this program for my employer. 558 Therefore, pursuant to Virginia Code Sections 2.2-3110 A.4 and 2.2-3112 A.1, I must refrain from participation in this matter. I ask that the City Clerk accept this statement and ask that it be made a part of the minutes of this meeting. Witness the following signature made this 51h day of June, 2017. S/David B. Trinkle David B. Trinkle Member of Council" (See Statement of Conflict of Interest on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40836-060517) A RESOLUTION approving the recommendations of the Human Services Advisory Board ("Board") for allocation of City funds to various qualified agencies to assist such agencies in the performance of their programs for Fiscal Year 2017- 2018, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with the Council of Community Services to perform the necessary performance audits to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of all the funded programs by such agencies. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 138.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40836-060517. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris. Vice-Mayor Price requested information regarding the reason as to why the application of the American Red Cross did not meet the funding criteria for FY 2017- 2018. The Acting City Manager agreed to follow up with the Director of Social Services and would provide details thereafter. Following a general overview about the functions of the Human Services Advisory Board and the number of applications reviewed for funding by the Acting City Manager, Resolution No. 40836-060517 was adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Trinkle abstained from voting.)  559 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40837-060517) AN ORDINANCE to transfer funding to specific Human Services Committee agencies, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2017 - 2018 General Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 139.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40837- 060517. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Trinkle abstained from the voting.) BUDGET-ARTS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending approval of Roanoke Arts Commission allocation funding to specific arts and culture agencies for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40838-060517) A RESOLUTION concurring with and approving the recommendations of the Roanoke Arts Commission's ("Arts Commission") allocation of City funds to various nonprofit agencies for Fiscal Year 2018. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 141.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40838-060517. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle. Following comments by the Acting City Manager regarding role of the Roanoke Arts Commission and allocation of City funds for FY 2017-2018, Council Member Bestpitch reminded everyone that in addition to making recommendations regarding the allocations on an annual basis, the Arts Commission works throughout the year to acquire and display public art, as well as what the City may decide to purchase, etc. 560 He wanted to take the opportunity to recognize that the City is approaching the 1D1h Anniversary of the Percent Program; and hope everybody will be paying attention to what will be coming from the Arts Commission to sort of highlight 1D years of City's central arts investment that it has made in public art. He is looking forward to great things from Susan Jennings, the Arts and Culture Coordinator and Arts Commission, and hopes Ms. Jennings will keep the Council apprised as to all planned activities throughout the year. There being no additional comments by the Council Members, Resolution No. 4D838-06D517 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-D. Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40839-060517) AN ORDINANCE to transfer funding to specific Art Commission agencies, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2D17 - 2D18 General Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 142.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 4D839- 06D517. 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-D. CITY CODE-ANIMALS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending amendment of the City Code to enact Section 6-29, Tethering Restrictions, to limit tethering of dogs to no more than three accumulated hours during the day between 6:DD a.m. and 1D:DD p.m., to prohibit tethering between the hours of 1D:DD p.m. and 6:DO a.m., to prohibit tethering of sick, injured, or dogs in heat; and tethering of dogs under four months old. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  561 Council Member Trinkle offered the following ordinance: (#40840-060517) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 6, Animals and Fowl, to add a new Section 6-29, Tethering Restrictions, Division I, Generally, Article II, Dogs Generally, 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 resolution, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 144.) Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40840-060517. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price. Council Member Bestpitch offered an amended motion to amend the proposed ordinance to insert the word "how" dogs shall be tethered following the animal warden shall enforce this restriction under Section 6-29, Tethering Restrictions, Subsection (b), Definitions; and insert "shall be tethered at any time", following no animal under four months old, as set forth in Subsection (4). 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. In response to inquiry as to whether there were other pets, such as goats and pigs that should be included in the definitions, the Acting City Manager stated that the City's best information related to dogs. He commended the animal wardens for their grass roots effort; and concluded that if additional animals needed to be included, the matter would be brought back to the Council. There being no additional comments by the Council Members, Ordinance No. 40840-060517, as amended, was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. CITY CODE-ANIMALS-POLICE: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending amendment of the City Code to enact Section 20-18, Livestock Prohibited on Public Roadways, to allow the Police Department to ensure that livestock are not allowed to interfere with the flow of traffic on public roadways. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 562 Council Member Ferris offered the following ordinance: (#40841-060517) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, to add a new Section 20-18, Livestock Prohibited on Public Roadways, Article I, In General, 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. 79, page 145.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40841-060517. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch. The City Attorney explained that the proposed ordinance will address those very rare occasions where the City might have very large animals in the flow of traffic or in the area where pedestrians are moving about for safety considerations. For clarification purposes, it was stated that the use of any livestock, such as a horse-drawn carriage for weddings will not be allowed to transit a public roadway unless a public assembly permit has been obtained. In response to an inquiry if the measure also pertained to the greenways, the City Attorney answered in the affirmative. Following additional comments about the public process for assembly permits, Ordinance No. 40841-060517 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. CITY CODE-POLICE: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending an amendment of the City Code to enact Section 20-69, Prohibited Activities on Public Roadways with Medians, to allow the Police Department to ensure that pedestrian traffic to and from medians without crosswalks does not interfere with the flow of traffic through high volume corridors. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  563 Council Member Ferris offered the following ordinance: (#40842-060517) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, to add a new Section 20-69, Prohibited Activities on Public Roadways with Medians, Division 1, Generally, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, 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. 79, page 146.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40842-060517. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle. The Police Chief reported that the safety of the pedestrian is right to the point; that the median is a very awkward place to be unless it is designated for crossing in sections; and this measure is geared to protect pedestrian safety and to minimize their activity and safety matters while in these particular areas of the roadway. He also added that the police department will engage in some training to hopefully alleviate any confusion with the public. Following an additional inquiry and comment by Council Member Bestpitch regarding sidewalks on Cove Road, N. W., Ordinance No. 40842-060517 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-MARKET SQUARE: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending amendment of the City Code to clarify the process by which the City may designate property as a public park; designation of Market Square area as a public park; create Section 24-93 with respect to the operations of Market Square Park; and conform the City Code section regulating possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages within certain public parks. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 564 Council Member Ferris offered the following ordinance: (#40843-060517) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 24, Public Buildings and Property Generally, Section 24-1 03(a), Definition; purpose, Article IV, Parks, 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. 79, page 148.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40843-060517. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle. Council Member Dykstra stated that this was an opportunity to activate Market Square, which will be a great gathering place and will help the City continue to improve the downtown area. Regarding smoking in City parks, she would encourage the Council to include in its legislative agenda because the City is trying to ensure a family-friendly, clean and safe environment, especially in downtown. Following a detailed explanation of the four measures for consideration by the Council, Ordinance No. 40843-060517 was adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: Non e-O. Council Member Garland offered the following resolution: (#40844-060517) A RESOLUTION designating a certain area of City owned property known generally as Market Square as a City park; and providing for an effective date. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 149.) Council Member Garland moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40844-060517. 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.  565 Council Member Ferris offered the following ordinance: (#40845-060517) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 24, Public Buildings and Property Generally, to add a new Section 24-93, Market Square Park, Article IV, Parks, 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. 79, page 150.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40845-060517. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra. Council Member Bestpitch offered an amended motion to amend the proposed ordinance to reflect that Subsection (a), fifth line starting with dated June 25th, the next word should be "designating"; the fourth line involving Market Square Park, "Market" should be capitalized; and (b)(3) should read "owners or operators of businesses that operate abutting Market Square Park and individuals with residences within buildings abutting Market Square Park may travel to and from their respective places of businesses or residences and are excepted from the restrictions set forth in Subsection (a) of this section. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40845-060517, as amended. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Member Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#40846-060517) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 24, Public Buildings and Property Generally, to amend Section 24-97(b ), Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages, Article IV, Parks, 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. 79, page 154.) 566 Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40846-060517. 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 ACTING CITY MANAGER. The Acting City Manager offered the following comments: Brownfields Assessment Grant • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Roanoke a $200,000.00 Brownfields Assessment grant. • The grant will allow staff to conduct environmental site assessments on former industrial or commercial sites that cannot be redeveloped because of environmental contamination. • The city will manage the grant using an in-kind contribution of our own personnel to ensure that as much of the grant funding as possible will be dedicated to project activities. • The scope of the grant will be targeted to an area that includes properties west of downtown and portions of the Melrose Orange Target Area. • The grant will allow us to work at the same time with the city's targeted HUD funds to create a significant benefit to residents in the Melrose Orange Target Area, while continuing expansion of the greenways and encouraging economic development. "Book-Rich Environments" Launch • Friday, June 23, 10:00 a.m. • Melrose Branch Library in Horton Park • Presented by the Star City Reads program . • This initiative is spearheaded by HUD, the U.S. Department of Education, the National Book Foundation, and the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading to ensure children living in public housing have access to quality books • Rain location will be the Goodwill Jobs Campus, located at 2502 Melrose Avenue, Suite C.  567 City Pools Opening for Summer • Fallon Park pool o Open from June 3 to August 20 o Virginia Gators will operate this pool o Hours will be noon to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; from noon to 7:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; and closed on Mondays. o This pool will be open on weekends until Labor Day. • Washington Park pool o Open June 9 through August 13 o The Kirk Family YMCA will operate this pool o Hours will be from noon to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays; from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; and closed on Wednesdays. Roanoke Public Libraries' Summer Reading Program Begins in June • Starts on Monday, June 12, and ends on July 21. • Includes reading opportunities and activities for all ages. • This year's theme is STEAM, which focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. • Programs will be held at all library branches. The Acting City Manager also announced that he, Mayor Lea, and representatives of the Roanoke City Public Libraries will be attending the 68 1h All-America City Awards Ceremony in Denver, Colorado on June 14-17, 2017 to receive the anticipated All-America City Award. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OR ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: TOURISM: Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution extending a warm welcome to Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the organizers of the Merging Mountains Harley Owners Group Rally, and the thousands of Harley owners and their families and guests to the Star City and Virginia's Blue Ridge: (#40847-060517) A RESOLUTION welcoming the Merging Mountains Harley Owners Group Rally to the City of Roanoke and the Roanoke Valley. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 156.) 568 Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40847-060517. 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. MOTION AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: GOODWILL INDUSTRIES-PEACEMAKERS: Vice-Mayor Price announced Goodwill Industries of the Valley is partnering with The Peacemakers, Inc., to host an outdoor job fair in the parking lot beside the Roanoke Jobs Campus; multiple employers will be on site ready to hire; the event will be held on Thursday, June 15 at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m.; and she encouraged the public to attend. RECREATION: Mayor Lea announced that the Lea Youth Outdoor Basketball League will commence on Tuesday, June 6 at Melrose Park from 6:00p.m.- 8:30 p.m., with Vice-Mayor Price speaking. Chief of Police Tim Jones will speak at Fallon Park on Wednesday, June 7 during the game, beginning at 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; and on Thursday, June 8, Roger Ayers, a number one college basketball official; will speak at Melrose Park from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. At 3:53 p.m., Mayor Lea declared the Council Meeting in recess for continuation of a Closed Meeting in the Council's Conference Room, Room 451, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building. At 4:52 p.m., the Council Meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, with Mayor Lea presiding and all Members of Council in attendance.  569 VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL: COUNCIL: With respect to the Closed Meeting just concluded, Council Member Bestpitch moved that each Member of City Council certify to the best of his or her knowledge that: ( 1) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and (2) only such public business matters as were identified in any motion by which any Closed Meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered by City Council. The motion was seconded by Council Member 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-SCHOOL BOARD: Council Member Trinkle offered the following resolution reappointing William B. Hopkins, Jr., and appointing Elizabeth Cori Shields Jamison as School Board Trustees of the Roanoke City School Board: (#40848-060517) A RESOLUTION appointing William B. Hopkins, Jr., and Elizabeth Cori Shields Jamison, as School Board Trustees of the Roanoke City School Board for terms commencing July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2020. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 157.) Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40848-060517. 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-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 Dan Brokaw as a member (Builder) of the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals ending June 30, 2017; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Dan Brokaw. 570 There being no further nominations, Mr. Brokaw was reappointed as a member (Builder) of the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR MR. BROKAW: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-MILL MOUNTAIN ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the expiration of the three-year term of office of Ahondryea Brooks as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board ending June 30, 2017; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Ahondryea Brooks. There being no further nominations, Ms. Brooks was reappointed as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR MS. BROOKS: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to vacancies created by the expiration of • .,. the three-year terms of office of Heather S. Shepardson (Citizen at Large), Meg T. Munton (Classified, City employee), and Carolyn Barrett (Protected Service, Citizen at Large) as members of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission ending June 30, 2017; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Heather S. Shepardson. There being no further nominations, Ms. Shepardson was reappointed as a Citizen at Large member of the Personnel and Employment Practice Commission for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR MS. SHEPARDSON: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-VIRGINIA ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM POLICY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the expiration of the three-year term of office of Deputy Chief Samuel Roman as a City representative of the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Board ending June 30, 2017; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations.  571 Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Deputy Chief Samuel Roman. There being no further nominations, Deputy Chief Roman was reappointed as a City representative of the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Board for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR DEPUTY CHIEF ROMAN: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE ARTS COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to vacancies created by the expiration of the three-year terms of office of Kianna Wade, Susan Egbert, Douglas Jackson, Benjamin Crawford and William Penn as members of the Roanoke Arts Commission ending June 30, 2017. Inasmuch as Mr. Jackson and Ms. Egbert have served three consecutive three-year terms of office, they are not eligible for reappointment; whereupon, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of William Sellari, Benjamin Crawford and William Penn. There being no further nominations, Messrs. Crawford and Penn were reappointed; and Mr. Sellari was appointed to replace Douglas Jackson as members of the Roanoke Arts Commission for three-year terms of office, each, ending June 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR MESSRS. CRAWFORD, SELLAR! AND PENN: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVOCATES: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the expiration of the three-year term of office of Antwyne Calloway as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates ending June 30, 2017; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Antwyne Calloway. There being no further nominations, Mr. Calloway was reappointed as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR MR. CALLOWAY: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. 572 OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to vacancies created by the expiration of the three-year terms of office of Erin Ashwell, King Tower and Rachel Wheaton as members of the Roanoke Public Library Board ending June 30, 2017; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of Erin Ashwell, King Tower and Rachel Wheaton. There being no further nominations, Ms. Ashwell, Mr. Tower and Ms. Wheaton were reappointed as members of the Roanoke Public Library Board for three-year terms of office, each, ending June 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR MS. ASHWELL, MR. TOWER AND MS. WHEATON: 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 expiration of the three-year term of office of James B. Lee as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission ending June 30, 2017. Inasmuch as Mr. Lee having served three consecutive three- year 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 John Francis. There being no further nominations, Mr. Francis was appointed to replace James B. Lee as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR MR. FRANCIS: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE VALLEY REGIONAL CABLE TELEVISION COMMITTEE: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the expiration of the three-year term of office of Robert Lewis Leftwich as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee ending June 30, 2017; whereupon, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Robert Lewis Leftwich.  573 There being no further nominations, Mr. Leftwich was reappointed as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee for a three- year term of office ending June 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR MR. LEFTWICH: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-VISIT VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The Mayor called attention to vacancies created by the expiration of the one-year terms of office of Douglas Robison, Bart Wilner, Della Watkins and Renee " Butch" Craft as City representatives of the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Board of Directors ending June 30, 2017; whereupon, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of Bart Wilner, Della Watkins and Renee "Butch" Craft. There being no further nominations, Mr. Wilner, Ms. Watkins and Ms. Craft were reappointed as City representatives of Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, Board of Directors, for one-year terms of office, each, ending June 30, 2018, by the following vote: FOR MR. WILNER, MS. WATKINS AND MS. CRAFT: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD: The Mayor called attention to vacancies created the expiration of the one-year term of office of Harley Garcia (Student/Patrick Henry High School), Kameron Washington-Brown (Alternate Student/William Fleming High School), Kenai Hunt (Student/William Fleming High School) and Beatrice Schleupner (Student Alternate/Patrick Henry High School); two- year terms of office of Benjamin Bazak (Citizen At-large), Diane M. Casola (Citizen At- large), Karen H. Pillis (Public) and Marcus E. Huffman (Citizen At-large) as members of the Youth Services Citizen Board ending June 30, 2017; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Madison Duval. There being no further nominations, Ms. Duval was appointed to replace Harley Garcia (Alternate Student/Patrick Henry High School) as a member of the Youth Services Citizen Board ending June 30, 2018, by the following vote: FOR MS. DUVAL: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. 574 OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE VALLEY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION: The Mayor called attention to vacancies created by the expiration of the three-year terms of office of Council Members Raphael E. Ferris and John A. Garland as Elected Official representatives of the Roanoke Valley-Transportation Planning Organization ending June 30, 2017; whereupon, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of Council Members Raphael E. Ferris and John A. Garland. There being no further nominations, Council Members Ferris and Garland were reappointed as Elected Official representatives of the Roanoke Valley-Transportation Planning Organization for three-year terms of office, each, ending June 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS FERRIS AND GARLAND: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE VALLEY-ALLEGHANY REGIONAL COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the expiration of the three-year term of office of Council Member Michelle L. Dykstra as an Elected Official representative of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission ending June 30, 2017; whereupon, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Council Member Michelle L. Dykstra. There being no further nominations, Council Member Dykstra was reappointed as an Elected Official representative of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR COUNCIL MEMBER DYKSTRA: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE VALLEY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy due to the retirement of Jane Conlin (Director of Social Services) as a City representative on the Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Center Commission for a term ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Steven Martin, Director of Social Services.  575 There being no further nominations, Mr. Martin was appointed to fill the unexpired term of office of Jane Conlin (Retired) as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Center Commission ending June 30, 2018, by the following vote: FOR MR. MARTIN: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE VALLEY-ALLEGHANY REGIONAL COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the resignation of Christopher P. Morrill (City Manager) as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission for a term of office ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of J. Frederick Gusler. There being no further nomination, Mr. Gusler was appointed as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission to fill the unexpired term of office of Christopher P. Morrill ending June 30, 2018, by the following vote: FOR MR. GUSLER: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE VALLEY BROADBAND AUTHORITY: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the resignation of Christopher P. Morrill (City Manager), as a City Official representative of the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority for a term of office ending December 12, 2019; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager of Operations. There being no further nominations, Mr. Stovall was appointed as a City Official representative of the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority to fill the unexpired term of office of Christopher P. Morrill ending December 12, 2019, by the following vote: FOR MR. STOVALL: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. 576 OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVOCATES: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the resignation of Brenda Allen as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates for a term of office ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, Mayor Lea open the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Katelynn Lewis. There being no further nominations, Ms. Lewis was appointed as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates to fill the unexpired term of office of Brenda Allen ending June 30, 2018, by the following vote: FOR MS. LEWIS: Council Members Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris, Garland and Mayor Lea-7. OATHS OF OFFICE-CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the resignation of Paula Page Williams as a member of the City Planning Commission for a term of office ending December 31, 2020; whereupon, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Sarah Glenn. There being no further nominations, Ms. Glenn was appointed as a member of the City Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Paula Page Williams ending December 31, 2020, by the following vote: FOR MS. GLENN: 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 5:01 p.m. APPROVED ATTEST: c_~.J.~ Cecelia F. McCoy Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Deputy City Clerk Mayor