City Council

631 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL-REGULAR SESSION July17,2017 2:00p.m. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular session on Monday, July 17, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., City of Roanoke, with Mayor 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. 40879-070317 adopted by the Council on Monday, July 3, 2017. PRESENT: Council Members Michelle L. Dykstra, Raphael E. Ferris, John A. Garland, Anita J. Price, David B. Trinkle and Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.-6. ABSENT: Council Member William D. Bestpitch-1. The Mayor declared the existence of a quorum. OFFICERS PRESENT: Sherman D. Stovall, Acting 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 Nathaniel L. Bishop, Doctor of Ministry and President, Jefferson College of Health Sciences. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. ANNOUNCMENTS: Mayor Lea announced that inasmuch as there are no public hearings scheduled to be conducted at the 7:00 p.m. session of Council, the meeting has been cancelled. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: NONE. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: City Council sets this time as a priority for citizens to be heard. All matters will be referred to the City Manager for response, recommendation or report to Council, as he may deem appropriate. 632 MISCELLANOUS: Robert Gravely, 3360 Hershberger Road, N. W., appeared before the Council quoting biblical scriptures. CONSENT AGENDA The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Members of Council and will be enacted by one motion in the form, or forms, listed on the Consent Agenda, and if discussion are desired, the item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Mayor Lea called attention to two requests for a Closed Meeting - a request of the Chairman of the City Council Personnel Committee to discuss a personnel matter, being the selection of a City Manager; and a request of the Acting City Manager to discuss the disposition of publicly-owned property, located at 13 Church Avenue, S. W. (Official Tax Map No. 4011706), where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body. MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of City Council held on Monday, April17, 2017, was before the body. (See Minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) PERSONNEL MATTER: 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 selection of 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.)  633 Council Member Trinkle moved that Council concur in the request as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC-OWNED PROPERTY: A communication from the Acting City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the disposition of publicly-owned property, located at 13 Church Avenue, S. E., where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, was before Council. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle 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 Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) BLUE RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: A communication from Debbie Bonniwell, Executive Director, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors, recommending concurrence in the appointment of Lisa Garst as a Board-At-large member to replace Vic Boddie for an unexpired term commencing June 8, 2017 and ending December 31, 2019, was before Council. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 634 Council Member Trinkle moved that Council concur in the request of the Executive Director of Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE VALLEY BROADBAND AUTHORITY- ROANOKE ARTS COMMISSION-MILL MOUNTAIN ADVISORY BOARD: Reports of qualification of the following individuals were before the Council: Sherman M. Stovall as a member of the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority to fill the unexpired term of office of Christopher P. Morrill ending December 12, 2019; William Penn as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission for a three- year term of office ending June 30, 2020; Ahondryea Brooks as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2020. (See Oaths or Affirmations of Office on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle 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 Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.)  635 REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS: BONDS: Pursuant to instructions by the Council, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, July 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the proposal of the City of Roanoke to authorize issuance of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, in the principal amount not to exceed $33.5 million, to provide funding for qualifying capital improvement projects, the matter was before the body. The Acting City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization for the issuance of bonds up to $33.5 million to provide funding for the projects listed below: Public Schools $12,700,000.00 Library Master Plan 4,156,000.00 Parks and Recreation 2,500,000.00 Civic Center 1,000,000.00 Stormwater Management 2,000,000.00 Curbs, Butter and Sidewalk Improvements 1,500,000.00 Fire Facility Master Plan 375,000.00 Fire/EMS Air Packs 1,400,000.00 Street Improvements 700,000.00 Roanoke Centre for Industry and Technology Imp. 600,000.00 Fleet Capital Replacements 3,500,000.00 Technology Capital 1 '775,000.00 Total $32,206,000.00 (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle offered the following resolution: (#40885-0071717) A RESOLUTION Authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed thirty-three million five hundred thousand dollars ($33,500,000) aggregate principal amount of General Obligations of the city of Roanoke, Virginia, in the form of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds of the City, for the purpose of providing funds to pay the costs of the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, extension, enlargement and equipping of various public improvement projects of and for the city (including related design and architectural and engineering services); fixing the form, denomination and certain other details of such bonds; and otherwise providing 636 with respect to the issuance, sale and delivery of such bonds; and authorizing and providing for the issuance and sale of a like principal amount of general obligation public improvement bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of such bonds. (For full text of ordinance, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 229.) Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40885-071717. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price. The Mayor inquired if there were persons present wishing to speak on the matter. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. There being no comments and/or questions by the Council Members, Resolution No. 40885-071717 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) Council Member Dykstra offered the following budget ordinance: (#40886-071717) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding to be provided by the issuance of General Obligation Bonds to the Stormwater Improvements, Civic Center, City-wide Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk, Street Improvements, Melrose Library Renovations, Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Fire Facility Master Plan, Fire - EMS Airpacks, RCIT Project Improvements, Fleet Capital Replacements, Revenue System Upgrade, Telephone System Upgrade, Digital Radio Conversion, Fallon Park School Replacement, Crystal Spring HVAC Replacement, and various school maintenance upgrade projects, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2017 - 2018 Stormwater Utility, Civic Center, Capital Projects, and School Capital Projects Funds, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 244.)  637 Council Member Dykstra moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40886-071717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: SALVATION ARMY: Captain Monica Seiler, Salvation Army, appeared before the Council to share information with regard to a new project in the southeast area of the City. She outlined the scope of the new project, the New Day Street Outreach Program, 24-hour hotline; and the New Day Drop-In Center, a community collaborative program to serve homeless, runaway, and at risk youth to be run by the Salvation Army of Roanoke. She noted that 1.6 to 2.8 million youth run away each year in the United States with 86 percent in foster care at the time of running away, leaving them vulnerable to drug abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, HIV, sexual exploitation including human trafficking and many become homeless. Captain Seiler pointed out that the City of Roanoke has some youth programs addressing the issue, such as Total Action for Progress (TAP), Straight Street, Youth Haven as well as the Roanoke Diversity Center which focuses on the LGBT population; noting the Salvation Army's program offers continuum of care services to assist vulnerable youth to reach their potential as well as empower them to become self- sufficient with 37 agencies participating in the effort, with a target date to open on October 1. The program will staff a full-time program director, program coordinator, street outreach workers and trained volunteers; whereby, the volunteers would use the Salvation Army human trafficking curriculum to identify youth who may be vulnerable to sexual exploitation. Council Member Dykstra expressed excitement with regard to the program, community involvement and location in the southeast quadrant of the City and inquired as to the participants in the tracking system and the benefits of having a collective database; whereupon, Captain Seiler advised that the Homeless Management Information System was a HUD standard across the nation to track persons receiving supportive services through the Blue Ridge Continuum of Care and the agencies meet once per month to analyze data and funding. She noted that the point in time count took place in January of each year and was a survey of the homeless to get a picture of what homelessness looks like in Roanoke. 638 She further advised that the Rescue Mission has not participated with the Continuum of Care's effort to collect data since they have their own data system which is why the data was skewed, but fortunately the Rescue Mission will be joining the Homeless Management Information System by the end of 2017 which will give the City a better snapshot of homeless citizens. Council Member Dykstra further inquired if 18 - 24 year-olds typically were still classified as youth and why that was the target population; whereupon, Captain Seiler advised that 18 - 24 year olds were considered aging out youth, when youth no longer received traditional foster care services and it was the target demographic because currently it was a population underserved in the City, but needed for the abatement of the entire society. Council Member Dykstra also asked about feedback from stakeholders in the southeast area of the City, and whether the neighbors were informed of the Salvation Army's plans. Captain Seiler advised that there were many stakeholders within the City, including Straight Street, Carilion, LEAP, Boys and Girls Club, RCPS, Continuum of Care, Virginia Western Community College, United Way, Patrick Henry Community College, Goodwill and the Southeast Action Forum was a big part of informing the neighborhood. In response to Council Member Garland's question with regard to the target age group of 18 - 24, Captain Seiler responded that the program would begin at age 14 to provide case management services when youth start to drop off from available, traditional services and by partnering with youth at that age along with good, supportive services they would not need to come into the New Day Center when they age out, they would already have a good support system in place. Vice-Mayor Price commented that many students expressed concern in not knowing where to turn to talk with a trusted adult, and recognized a need for mentoring. She inquired as to the role the School Division in the process; whereupon, Captain Seiler advised that Malara Horn, Coordinator, Roanoke City Public Schools Homeless Student Program has access to all the Salvation Army services available, including the Pathway of Hope Initiative that addresses breaking the cycle of intergenerational cities and the causes of poverty in an effort to provide long term intensive case management services. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Garland if all six neighborhood groups in the southeast area of the City have been visited or only a few; Captain Seiler replied that either she or her co-worker attended meetings held by the Belmont neighborhood, Southeast Action Forum, Mountain View neighborhood as well as a few others.  639 Council Member Garland further inquired if the initiative was a national Salvation Army program; whereupon, Captain Seiler advised that the program was not national, but unique to the City of Roanoke adding that Salvation Army has a couple of drop-in centers geared towards the target age group and with extensive research of what works and what does not and a community effort, hopefully it would be a success. Lastly, Council Member Garland asked if the City of Roanoke could do anything to help with the project; whereupon, Captain Seiler explained that several City employees have participated in the process, private funding had been secured and a federal grant was filed; adding with the support of the community agencies, Salvation Army was moving forward. Mayor Lea commented that it would take the entire community to get involved to help resolve this issue; and thanked Captain Seiler for an informative presentation and wished her much success for the program. Without objection, he advised that the all remarks would be received and filed. VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM: The Commonwealth's Attorney submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the Victim/Witness Program Grant from the Department of Criminal Justice Services to continue to provide comprehensive information and direct services to crime victims and witnesses in accordance with the Virginia Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act; and the Acting City Manager submitted a written communication concurring in the recommendation. (For full text, see communications on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution: (#40887-071717) A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of a Victim/Witness Assistance Program grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of ordinance, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 246.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40887-071717. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) 640 Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#40888-071717) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Victim Witness Program 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 247.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40888-071717. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF ACTING CITY MANAGER: ..~..., ACTING CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: 2015 Community Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Energy Summary: Sherman Stovall, Acting City Manager, informed the Council that back in 2006, Council adopted a Resolution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2014 and that the targets that were established were met that led to Council adopting a second resolution reaffirming in June 2016; its commitment was to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and establishing new reduction targets for 2019. Mr. Stovall introduced Dr. Sean McGinnis, Director of Virginia Tech's Green Engineering Program, who gave a Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Summary update and summarized the following information: • The annual energy and emissions analysis showed a decrease in Community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16% in 2015 compared to the baseline year of 2005. • The 2015, the Community emissions are 3.3% less than in 2014 which is a '" ,., . good start toward the City Council Community goal of 10% reduction by the end of 2019.  641 • Municipal GHG reductions for the City of Roanoke have not yet been calculated using the new software analysis tool. • These GHG reductions also correspond to reduce environmental and health effects related to improved local air and water quality. • This on-going analysis effort, supported strongly by City Council and Staff, provides data to help in the process of improving the future environmental, health, and economic sustainability of the City. (For full text, see copy of presentation on file in City Clerk's Office.) Following the presentation, Council Member Ferris shared that he thought there was a population component to the calculations and speculated that the City's population had grown since the 2010 Census report; and since that time, greenhouse emissions has been cut and noted the emissions per capita has been reduced even more. Dr. McGinnis replied in the affirmative stating that many analysis ask for population to compare cities on emissions per capita which produces an interesting metric and since there has been increased population, that means reductions are even more impressive; more people are living in the city, more products being are made, and more businesses have developed. Council Member Ferris expressed concerned emissions had been cut in spite of the population growth and that we were in the throes of a severe recession in 2008 and 2009, and have not completely recovered; noting that economic activity is currently better than it was seven to eight years ago, yet we are still seeing a reduction in emissions. Dr. McGinnis acknowledged the city was doing better in spite of more production, more people, and more economics; noting the progress was especially noteworthy. Council Member Garland commented that it was surprising that some of the variables were not taken into account, like the number of people that live in the city and high summer temperatures; subsequently, it does not matter because the total number of C02 was still counted. Dr. McGinnis replied that he had the temperature data, and could ratio that data to the number of temperature days, and that the city has reduced emissions even though it has been much hotter and much colder in the same year; just like population, there are years we have done better than what it looks like on paper because we have had an extremely cold or hot year. 642 Vice-Mayor Price acknowledged Beatrice Schleupner, member of Youth Services Citizen Board and student at Patrick Henry High School, who wrote a letter of which was shared with fellow Council Members and the City Attorney, expressing concern about the environment and energy efficiency. Ms. Price was pleased to know that there are youth who are civic minded and engaged. She suggested that Dr. McGinnis and Ms. Schleupner meet. Council Member Dykstra inquired about solar energy involvement how high school student could be involved by participating in the installation of solar panels; in addition she asked whether solar energy was a viable option on an individual household basis. She inserted that there are not many large open spaces for wind farms, but solar energy seems to a possibility. Dr. McGinnis replied that solar energy is viable here; however, it has not taken a strong root in the community; nevertheless, solar energy is clearly something that should be explored in Roanoke. Mayor Lea acknowledged the relationship with President Timothy Sands and the important and valuable partnership with Virginia Tech that was making a difference in our community. He thanked Dr. McGinnis for his work and noted the presentation and remarks would be received and filed. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: FISCAL YEAR 2017 BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT GRANT: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication for acceptance and appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2017 Brownfield Assessment Grant from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency to fund environmental assessments on eligible properties within the City. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Dykstra offered the following resolution: (#40889-071717) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of a FY-17 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfield Assessment Grant (hazardous substances) to fund environmental investigations of brownfield properties within the City of Roanoke that are suspected of being contaminated by hazardous substances; and authorizing the City Manager to execute any required grant agreements, to execute any necessary additional documents, to provide additional information, and to take any necessary actions to receive, implement, and administer such Assessment Grant, upon certain terms and conditions. (For full text, see Resolution Book 79, page 248.)  643 Council Member Dykstra moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40889-071717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle. The Acting City Manager noted that the Assessment Grant will allow the City to work in tandem with its targeted HUD funds to create a significant benefit to residents in the Melrose Orange Target Area, while continuing work expanding the City's greenways and encouraging economic development within the City. There being no further questions and/or comments by the Council Members, Resolution No. 40889-071717 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) Council Member Dykstra offered the following budget ordinance: (#40890-071717) AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for environmental site assessments and related training and development, 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 249.) Council Member Dykstra moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40890-071717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) 644 OUTSTATIONED MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY WORKERS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication authorizing to renew the contract dated February 20, 2013, between the City of Roanoke and Carilion Medical Center for two Outstationed Medicaid Eligibility Workers for two additional and successive one year periods; and appropriation of funds in connection therewith. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle noted a personal conflict of interest in connection with the abovementioned item; and read the following Statement of Conflict of Interest: "STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST I, David B. Trinkle, state that I have a personal interest in Agenda Item 7 a. 2 of the City Council Agenda for July 17, 2017, regarding an agreement between Carilion Medical Center and the City for two Ourstationed Medicaid Eligibility Workers, because and do not participate in any decision-making processes in this agreement for my employer. 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 21st day of February 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 Ferris offered the following resolution: (#40891-071717) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a renewal of the Outstationed Eligibility Worker ("OEW") contract dated February 6, 2013 ("Contract"), between the City of Roanoke on behalf of its Department of Social Services ("City"), and Carilion Medical Center ("Carilion"), for the placement by the City of four (4) OEW worker(s), as well as an onsite OEW supervisor, at Carilion, for two successive, additional, one year terms, and authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents required to accept such contract. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book 79, page 250.)  645 Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40891-071717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price and Mayor Lea-5. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent and Council Member Trinkle abstained from voting.) Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#40892-071717) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia and Carilion Medical Center for outstationed eligibility workers, 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 251.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40892-071717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price and Mayor Lea-5. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent; and Council Member Trinkle abstained from voting.) CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication accepting and appropriation of funds in connection with a Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Program Grant from the Virginia Department of Social Services to provide classes to parents of children 0-5 years of age. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Price offered the following resolution: 646 " (#40893-071717) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Program Grant to the City of Roanoke ("City") by the Virginia Department of Social Services ("VOSS") in the amount of $50,000.00; and authorizing the City Manager to execute any documentation required to accept the Grant on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book 79, page 252.) Vice-Mayor Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40893-071717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) Vice-Mayor Price offered the following budget ordinance: (#40894-071717) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Virginia , ·""" Department of Social Services for the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Program Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 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 253.) Vice-Mayor Price moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40894-071717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.)  647 CLIENT SPECIFIC CHILD WELFARE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication accepting and appropriation of funds from the Virginia Department of Social Services for client specific child welfare substance abuse and supplemental services. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Price offered the following ordinance: (#40895-071717) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of funding to the City of Roanoke from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VOSS) to be used by the City of Roanoke Department of Social Services (DSS) for additional funding for client specific child welfare substance abuse and supplemental services, and authorizing the acceptance, execution, and filing of appropriate documents to obtain such funds. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book 79, page 254.) Vice-Mayor Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40895-071717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) Vice-Mayor Price offered the following budget ordinance: (#40896-071717) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funds from the Virginia Department of Social Services for Child Welfare Substance Abuse and Supplemental Services, amending and re-ordaining 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 255.) 648 Vice-Mayor Price moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40896-071717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) DONATION OF FUNDS FROM MISSION BBQ: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication accepting and appropriation of a donation of funds from Mission BBQ to support the officer development and training programs of the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution: (#40897 -071717) A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of a donation from •· "*" Mission BBQ to the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department; and authorizing execution of any and all necessary documents to accept the donation. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book 79, page 256.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40897-071717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle. Council Member Ferris thanked Mission BBQ for the donation, commented that the company had been raising money to support public safety since it opened in the City of Roanoke, and asked the Acting City Manager to elaborate on the matter; whereupon, Mr. Stovall advised that Mission BBQ was a strong supporter of public safety and approximately $5,100.00 would be used to support officer development and training within the Fire-EMS department through the sale of special public safety plastic cups. He reiterated appreciation for the work of Mission BBQ to support public safety in the City of Roanoke. Council Member Dykstra added that Mission BBQ reached out to all service sectors in the City not just public safety and was truly grateful for their service to the community.  649 Mayor Lea suggested correspondence be forwarded to the corporate office of Mission BBQ formally expressing appreciation for the kind and helpful donation. There being no additional comments and/or questions by the Council Members, Resolution No. 40897-071717 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#40898-071717) AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from Mission BBQ donations to support Officer development and training programs, 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 257.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40898-071717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY RESPONSES AND TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication authorization execution of a five-year contract with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department to receive funds in order to reimburse the Hazardous Materials Response Team for equipment, labor, and other costs associated with hazardous materials emergency responses. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 650 Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#40899-071717) AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from the United States Department of Transportation through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) for hazardous materials emergency responses and training and development, 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 257.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40899-071717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) COMMENTS OF ACTING CITY MANAGER. The Acting City Manager offered the following comments: National Night Out Activities • On Tuesday, August 1, the city's neighborhood organizations and watch groups will hold events as part of the National Night Out annual celebration. • The goal of National Night Out is to generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs and to strengthen neighborhood spirit. • All events will be posted on our website at roanokeva.gov, under the Calendar of Events. Police Academy Graduation • Friday, July 21, 10:00 a.m., at the Police Academy Budweiser Summer Series Continues in Elmwood Park • Saturday, July 29 • "George Thorogood and the Destroyers with special guest "38 Special"  651 • Gates Open: 6:00p.m., Show Starts: 7:00p.m. • The first concert of the summer series was held last night with "Flo Rida" and was an overwhelming success; we are very pleased with the kickoff event. CITY ATTORNEY: REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE OF CIGARETTE TAX STAMPS: The City Attorney submitted a written report recommending the amendment to Chapter 32, Taxation, Article VIII, Cigarette Tax, Section 32-196, Redemption of stamps; refund for destroyed stamps, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, in connection with the refund of purchase price of cigarette tax stamps. (See report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following ordinance: (#40900-071717) AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 32, Taxation, Article VIII., Cigarette Tax, Section 32-196, Redemption of stamps; refund for destroyed stamps, of Code of the City of Roanoke (1979) as amended, to provide for the refund of any cigarette stamps that are returned to the city or are destroyed, without deduction of penalties or additional fees, upon verification by the director of finance or city treasurer that such stamps have been returned or destroyed; providing for an effective date, and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book 79, page 258.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40900-071717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) 652 REPORTS OF COMMITIEES: VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: The Roanoke City School Board submitted a written report requesting appropriation of funds for various educational programs; and the Director of Finance submitted a written report recommending that Council concur in the request. (See reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Garland offered the following budget ordinance: (#40901-071717) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth, as well as private grants, for various educational programs, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2017 - 2018 School Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book 79, page 259.) Council Member Garland moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40901-071717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: """ AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OR ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ROANOKE RIVER GREENWAY-BRIDGE THE GAP PROJECT: Budget Ordinance No. 40881 appropriating funds in connection with the Roanoke River Greenway-Bridge the Gap project, having previously been before Council for its first reading on Monday, July 3, 2017, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the Council for its second and final reading.  653 Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#40881-071717) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Virginia Department of Transportation Funds to the Roanoke River Greenway - Bridge the Gap project, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2017 - 2018 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations. (For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book 79, page 226.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40881-071717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) READOPTION AND REENACTIMENT OF THE CITY CODE: Ordinance No. 40884 readopting and reenacting the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, having previously been before Council for its first reading on Monday, July 3, 2017, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the Council for its second and final reading. Council Member Ferris offered the following ordinance: (#40884-071717) AN ORDINANCE to readopt and reenact the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book 79, page 227.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40884-071717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle. 654 Following comments by the City Attorney that the City Code was reenacted and readopted annually in order to be consistent with amendments made to the State Code referenced to the City Code, Ordinance No. 40884-071717 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) MOTION AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: WAIVER OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDER OF GREATER ROANOKE TRANSIT COMPANY: The City Attorney submitted a written report recommending that City Council waive the notice requirement and authorize the Mayor or the Acting City Manager to execute and deliver the waiver of notice to GRTC. ·- (See report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Inasmuch as he is the owner of certain real property situated at 0 Salem Avenue, S. W., that will be considered as part of the discussions in connection with a request for City Council, as stockholder of Greater Roanoke Transit Company, Council Member Ferris read the following: "1, Raphael E. Ferris, make the following statement regarding the City Attorney's Letter dated July 17, 2017, regarding a request for City Council, as stockholder of Greater Roanoke Transit Company, a Virginia corporation ("GRTC") to waive the notice requirements under the By-Laws of GRTC for a special meeting of stockholder to be held on July 17,2017, at 4:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be reached. I am the owner of certain real property situated at 0 Salem Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia, bearing Official Tax Map No. 1010412, ("Parcel1010412)". The City of Roanoke currently leases this property for use as a parking lot. The term of the lease is five years, expiring on June 30, 2021. Parcel 1010412 is approximate to the Campbell Court facilities owned by GRTC, as described in the July 17, 2017 letter, and discussions related to Campbell Court facilities is the purpose of the special meeting of stockholder. I have also discussed this matter with the City Attorney and he has advised me that my property interest does not create a personal interest in this transaction under the Virginia Conflicts of Interest laws, but that I may elect to recuse myself from  655 participation in this matter if I believe that my ownership of Parcel 1010412 creates an appearance of a conflict of interest. I believe that I can fairly act, objectively, and in the public interest in considering the acquisition of property by GRTC and/or the disposition of the Campbell Court facilities. Based on the foregoing, I intend to participate in the deliberations regarding the City Attorney's letter dated July 17, 2017, regarding the waiver of the notice requirements and I will vote on the proposed resolution. In the event that the circumstances on which I make this decision change, I will determine at such time whether a conflict of interest, or the appearance of a conflict of interest, exists and take the appropriate action at that time. I request that the City Clerk maintain a copy of the Statement with the minutes of this meeting of City Council. Dated this 1ih day of July, 2017. S/Raphael E. Ferris Raphael E. Ferris Member of Council" (See Statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Price offered the following resolution: (#40902-071717) A RESOLUTION authorizing waiver of notice requirements for a special meeting of the stockholder of Greater Roanoke Transit Company (GRTC) on behalf of the City as the sole stockholder of GRTC, and authorizing the Mayor or Acting City Manager to execute and deliver a waiver of notice to GRTC. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book 79, page 261.) Vice-Mayor Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40902-071717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) 656 VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL: NONE. At 3:45 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 in the Council Chamber. At 5:32 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, with Mayor Lea presiding. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING: With respect to the Closed Meeting just concluded, Council Member Dykstra moved that each Member of City Council certify to the best of his or her knowledge that: ( 1) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and (2) only such public business matters as were identified in any motion by which any Closed Meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered by City Council. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was absent.) Inasmuch as there were no public hearings scheduled to come before the Council, the Mayor announced that the 7:00p.m. Council meeting had been cancelled. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Lea declared the Council meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m. APPROVED Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Mayor