City Council

657 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL-REGULAR SESSION August 7, 2017 9:00p.m. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in joint session with the Roanoke City School Board on Monday, August 7, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., at Fallon Park Elementary School, 502 19th Street, S. E, City of Roanoke, Virginia, 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 Raphael E. Ferris, John A. Garland, Anita J. Price, William D. Bestpitch, Michelle L. Dykstra, and Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. (arrived late)-6. ABSENT: Council Member David B. Trinkle-1. (Absent only at the 9:00 a.m. joint session.) OFFICERS PRESENT: Sherman M. Stovall, Acting City Manager; Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney; Barbara A. Dameron, Director of Finance; and Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk. The Vice-Mayor declared the existence of a quorum. SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES PRESENT: Mark K. Cathey, William B. Hopkins, Jr., Laura D. Rottenborn, Lutheria H. Smith, Richard M. Willis, Jr., and Chairman Annette M. Lewis-6. SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES ABSENT: Elizabeth C. S. Jamison-1. Representing the City of Roanoke: R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development. Representing Roanoke City Public Schools: Dr. Rita D. Bishop, Superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools; P. Steve Barnett, Deputy Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools; Timothy R. Spencer, Senior City Attorney and Legal Counsel of Roanoke City Schools; and Cindy H. Poulton, Clerk of the Roanoke City School Board. 658 SCHOOLS: Vice-Mayor Price announced that the Mayor had a conflict in schedule and would be late arriving at the meeting; and welcomed everyone to the first joint meeting of City Council and the Roanoke City School Board in the fiscal year and called upon the School Board Chairman for remarks; whereupon, Chairman Lewis welcomed everyone to the meeting and advised that Fallon Park Elementary School was rated one of the top urban schools in the nation. The Superintendent of Schools introduced Nikki Mitchem, Principal, Fallon Park Elementary School and Assistant Principals and advised of the many issues surrounding the elementary school and expressed excitement with the construction of the new school. Fallon Park Elementary School Project Overview: P. Steve Barnett, Deputy Superintendent, introduced Martha Chester, Architect, Hughes Associates who briefed the Council on the proposed plans for the new Fallon Park Elementary School. Ms. Chester advised that construction would begin in December and would include using the existing gymnasium and cafeteria and would also allow for school to remain in session while building behind the existing structure. She further advised that the plan was for the school to become a beacon for the community with a park like entranceway; whereupon, Council Member Bestpitch inquired about the plans for the current entrance of the school. Ms. Chester replied that it would become the loop for buses, parking lot and greenspace with trees. Dr. Bishop - added that chess tables have also been secured for that area. At this point, Mayor Lea entered the meeting. (9:15a.m.) ROTEC/Career and Technical Education: Kathleen Duncan, ROTEC Principal, showed a briefed video highlighting the available programs in the ROTEC, Career and Technical Program at the middle and high school levels. She advised that approximately 5,300 students participated in the programs and was delighted to report the upcoming collaboration with the Fire-EMS Department for eleven high school seniors to be educated at the Fire Station No. 1 for EMT training. Ms. Duncan further advised that the community felt that William Fleming High School was underserved in terms of the ROTEC program and noted that 1,200 students participated in the program from the school and overall 2,040 certifications were earned for the 2016 - 2017 school year. She stressed the importance of spreading the word that the programs included and affected both high schools.  659 Elizabeth Wilmer, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, Virginia Western Community College spoke about dual enrollment within the high schools and advised that dual enrollment lead to transfer and applied credits for college degrees as well as the students would be eligible for the Community College Access Program (CCAP) which provided two years of education at no cost. Council Member Garland commented that it was all about marketing the programs because he still received questions with regard to the ROTEC programs. Mayor Lea commented that many of the ROTEC activities were held at Patrick Henry High School which would lead one to believe that William Fleming High School was not included and suggested that more activities be held at William Fleming. He also inquired about the costs associated with the dual enrollment program. Dr. Bishop explained that in years past, the School division received 100 percent assistance in funding the dual enrollment program, but with cost increases incurred, she was unsure if the program would be fully funded. She alluded that funding may be available through a private source. Vice-Mayor Price encouraged the Council to visit the ROTEC building and to help spread the word to students and parents about the amazing programs available; whereupon, Council Member Bestpitch added that there must be way to market the program and get the word out to local employers, etc. Council Member Dykstra suggested that the concepts be introduced to students at an earlier age and engage middle schools students to let them know of the opportunities at the high school level; and asked if transportation to the ROTEC site was an issue for William Fleming students. Ms. Duncan advised that transportation was not a barrier, for the ROTEC students were bused to the site for block classes and returned to William Fleming to attend class for the remainder of the school day. In response to inquiry from Chairman Lewis, Ms. Duncan explained that the 5-5-5 Program explored five careers in five days for fifth graders and over 200 students participated. She noted that the Teach for Tomorrow Program was a way to grow valuable teachers to remain in the Roanoke Valley. Council Member Garland inquired if there were plans to place a ROTEC building at William Fleming High School; whereupon, Dr. Bishop advised that it was in the future planning stages. 660 Elementary Spanish: Dr. Bishop commented that in the future the fifth Spanish speaking country would more than likely be the United States and stressed the importance of introducing foreign language at the Elementary School level. Hurt Park Elementary School Gymnasium: Dr. Bishop invited the Council to attend the ribbon cutting for the new gymnasium to be held on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at 4:00p.m. Patrick Henry noise issues: In response to inquiry with regard to noise issues involving the stadium at Patrick Henry High School, Mr. Barnett advised that the school administration was aware and sensitive to the concerns of the neighborhood residents. Summer testing and repeat testing rules and procedures: Dr. Bishop referenced a memorandum regarding eligibility criteria for expedited retakes on Spring 2015 grades 3 through 8 non-writing Standards of Learning tests and advised that dedicated staff was willing to work with students afterschool in an effort to better prepare for the tests. - Final accreditation results: Dr. Bishop advised that for four years William Fleming High School had been accredited and doing extremely well. She complimented Archie Freeman as one of the best principals and noted that although she was awaiting final results from the State, only one school would not meet accreditation standards for the year, but strategies were already in place to achieve accreditation in the future. Reviews of outsourced services and cost of outsourced bus services: Trustee Hopkins explained that transportation, nurses, substitute teachers and food services had been outsourced to ensure better quality for the schools. He pointed out that there had been no issues with the nurses, but in the area of transportation, prior to outsourcing the average age of the school buses was 12 years old and after outsourcing the average was seven years old and the buses were performing better. Mr. Hopkins further explained that an audit of the transportation system had been conducted noting that the City of Roanoke was $2.00 per mile higher than other localities, such as the City of Salem at $1.00 per mile. He also advised that the accounting mechanisms for Mountain Valley Transportation would also be reviewed, for the contract with them would expire in two years.  661 Council Member Garland asked of the transportation costs per pupil; whereupon, Trustee Hopkins replied that the cost per mile was more accurate in that Roanoke City Public Schools provided more transportation than any other school district. With regard to school food services, Trustee Willis advised that the division experienced a higher degree of turnover and was outsourced in an effort to obtain higher quality and more nutritional foods. Council Member Garland inquired about the lawsuits and ethical issues surrounding the contracted company Sodexo; whereupon, Timothy R. Spencer, Senior City Attorney and Legal Counsel of Roanoke City Schools advised that the company used was actually Sodexo Magic, a Magic Johnson Company, which had no known claims or lawsuits. Trustee Rottenborn added that more data on the school food services was needed prior to conducting an audit of the services rendered. Teacher hiring difficulties: Dr. Bishop commented that although the division conducted really thorough recruiting efforts, the greatest challenge was obtaining and retaining qualified elementary and special education teachers. Vice-Mayor Price commented that it was a recurring issue annually and expressed concern with losing and not attracting qualified minority teachers and asked of the recruiting efforts for minorities. Dr. Bishop responded that all the historically black colleges were attended for recruitment, but the number of applications reduced drastically from 787 in the 2013 - 2014 school year to 454 in 2017- 2018 school year. Trustee Smith added that work needed to be done on the value proposition for the area to market it to teachers; and Trustee Rottenborn added that it was extremely difficult to attract a certain demographic to the City of Roanoke. Council Member Bestpitch used the term "poaching situation" and exclaimed that the City of Roanoke was more attractive to people starting or raising a family versus single, young people and the Teach for Tomorrow program at ROTEC was a great way to cultivate teachers to hopefully remain in the area. He suggested the incentive of offering new teachers assistance with repayment of student loans in exchange for remaining on the job for a certain period of time with efforts of promoting retention. 662 Use of seat belts on school buses: In response to an inquiry from Council Member Garland with regard to safety issues of buses without seat belts, Mr. Barnett advised that statistics show that buses without seat belts were safer and the seats were completely padded to absorb contact. He pointed out that the costs associated with retrofitting the school buses to include seat belts would be astronomical and reduced the amount of seating for students. Council Member Bestpitch commented that fortunately school buses were large, yellow with red flashing lights and according to research it made them safer because they' were harder to miss on the roadway. Policy on outside use of school recreational facilities, i.e., gyms, fields, playgrounds, auditoriums: Dr. Bishop distributed the policy on community use of RCPS facilities, and Mr. Barnett advised that the facilities were utilized frequently by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Council Member Garland inquired if non-profit athletic organizations could utilize the facilities; whereupon, Mr. Barnett replied that the scheduling hierarchy for use of facilities was school events, City of Roanoke departments and then the community. Council Member Bestpitch inquired about the current graduation rate; whereupon, Dr. Bishop advised that currently the rate was at 87 percent with hopes of it increasing prior to the final tally in September. Mayor Lea announced that the State of the City Address would be held on August 24, at 8:00a.m., at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center; and requested a fall sports schedule for the middle and high schools. Vice-Mayor Price invited everyone to the Fourth Annual Youth Summit, to be held on September 9, at 10:00 a.m., at William Fleming School and advised that workshops were to include students, parents and guardians. She also announced a press conference would be held on August 8, at 2:00 p.m., at the Co-Lab for Roanoke Valley Youth Voices. Chairman Lewis thanked the Council for their support; announced that Convocation would be held on August 14, at 9:00a.m., at the Berglund Center; and invited everyone to tour Fallon Park Elementary School, if time allowed. There being no further business, Chairman Lewis declared the School Board meeting adjourned at 10:57 a.m.  663 There being no further business, Mayor Lea declared the Council meeting in recess at 10:57 a.m., to be reconvened in the Council Chamber, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., for an Informal Session of Roanoke City Council. At 11:25 a.m., the Council meeting was reconvened in the Council Chamber, Room 450, with Mayor Lea presiding and all Members of the Council in attendance; and then he called attention to the following items for action: CITY COUNCIL: A communication from Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council, pursuant to Section 2.2 3711 (A)(1 ), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that Council concur in the request of the Mayor to convene in Closed Meeting as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AT THE JOINT MEETING OF THE COUNCIL AND THE ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, AT 9:00A.M., IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 450, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Mayor Lea announced that any agenda items for discussion at the joint meeting of Council and the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority be provided to the City Clerk by August 18, 2017. ITEMS LISTED ON THE 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL DOCKET REQUIRING DISCUSSION/CLARIFICATION AND ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE 2:00 P.M. AGENDA: NONE. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: ACTING CITY MANAGER-PROPERTY SALE: Acting City Manager called attention to a draft copy of the Contract for Purchase and Sale of Real Property that was inadvertently omitted from the report under Item 5.a. - Public Hearings 664 BRIEFINGS: Social Media Update: Timothy Martin, Citizen Engagement Officer, gave an update on the citizen engagement activity and the City's social media presence. (For full text, see copy of update on file in City Clerk's Office.) Mayor Lea expressed well-wishes to Mr. Martin for service with the City, noting the update would be received and filed. At 11:52 a.m., the Mayor declared the Council Meeting in recess for a Closed Meeting in the Council's Conference Room, Room 451, and thereafter to be reconvened at 2:00p.m., in the Council Chamber. At 2:00 p.m., the Council Meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, with Mayor Lea presiding. PRESENT: Council Members Raphael E. Ferris, John A. Garland, Anita J. Price, David B. Trinkle, William D. Bestpitch, Michelle L. Dykstra and Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.-7. ABSENT: None-0. OFFICERS PRESENT: Sherman 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 The Reverend Sylvia M. Ball, Pastor, Sweet Union Baptist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: CERTIFIED CRIME PREVENTION COMMUNITY PLAQUE: Rick Arrington, Crime Prevention Programs Manager, Division of Law Enforcement and Security Services, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, presented the Certified Crime Prevention Community Plaque to Police Chief Timothy Jones and staff, noting the City of Roanoke is one of only a dozen localities in the Commonwealth to obtain said distinction.  665 VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL: CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING: With respect to the Closed Meeting just concluded, Vice-Mayor Price 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 Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the expiration of the three-year term of office of Meg T. Munton as a member (Classified Service) of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission ended June 30, 2017; whereupon, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Chrystal Smith. There being no further nominations, Ms. Smith was appointed to replace Ms. Munton as a member (Classified Service) of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a term ending June 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR MS. SMITH: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. ROANOKE ARTS COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to vacancies created by the expirations of the three-year terms of office of Susan Egbert and Kianna Wade as members of the Roanoke Arts Commission ended June 30, 2017; whereupon, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of Meighan Sharp and The Reverend Joe Cobb. 666 There being no further nominations, Ms. Sharp was appointed to replace Susan Egbert; and Reverend Cobb was appointed to replace Kianna Wade as members of the Roanoke Arts Commission for terms of office, each, ending June 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR MS. SHARP AND REVEREND COBB: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the expiration of the three-year term of office of Thomas Pettigrew as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission ending September 30, 2017; inasmuch as Mr. Pettigrew has served three consecutive terms of office, he is not eligible for reappointment, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Samuel Lionberger, Ill. There being no further nominations, Mr. Lionberger was appointed to replace Thomas Pettigrew as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a three- year term of office ending September 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR MR. LIONBERGER: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. COURT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAM REGIONAL COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD: The Mayor called attention to vacancies created by the expiration of the three-year terms of office of The Honorable Leisa Ciaffone, Judge, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, and The Honorable Jacqueline F. Ward Talevi, Judge, General District Court, as City representatives of the Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Criminal Justice Board ended June 30, 2017; whereupon, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of The Honorable Chief Judge Onzlee Ware, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court; and The Honorable Jacqueline F. Ward Talevi, Judge, General District Court.  667 There being no further nominations, Chief Judge Ware was appointed to replace Judge Leisa Ciaffone for a term ending June 30, 2020; and Judge Talevi was reappointed for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2020, as City representatives of the Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Criminal Justice Board, by the following vote: · FOR JUDGES WARE AND TALEVI: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. (Inasmuch as Judge Talevi having served three consecutive terms of office, she was not eligible for reappointment) YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD: The Mayor called attention to vacancies created by the expiration of the one-year terms of office of Kenai Hunt (Student/William Fleming High School), Kameron Washington-Brown (Alternate Student/William Fleming High School) and Beatrice Schleupner (Alternate Student/Patrick Henry High School) ended June 30, 2017; and the three-year terms of office of Benjamin Bazak (Citizen at Large), Diane M. Casola (Citizen at Large), Marcus E. Huffman (Citizen at Large), and Karen Pillis (Public) as members of the Youth Services Citizen Board ended June 30, 2017; whereupon, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of Kameron Washington-Brown, Beatrice Schleupner, Benjamin Bazak and Karen Pillis. There being no further nominations, Kameron Washington-Brown (Student/William Fleming High School) and Beatrice Schleupner (Student/Patrick Henry High School) were reappointed for one-year terms of office ending June 30, 2018; and Benjamin Bazak (Citizen at Large) and Karen Pillis (Public) were reappointed for three- year terms of office, each) ending June 30, 2020, were reappointed as members of the Youth Services Citizen Board by the following vote: FOR MS. WASHINGTON-BROWN, MS. SCHLEUPNER, MR. BAZAK AND MS. PILUS: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. (Ms. Washington-Brown was reappointed to serve in the capacity of a student representative for William Fleming High School inasmuch Kenai Hunt was not eligible for reappointment) WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL FACILITY AUTHORITY: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the resignation of Christopher P. Morrill, former City Manager, as a Roanoke City Appointee of the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility for a term ending February 3, 2018; whereupon, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. 668 ... Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of The Honorable J. Granger Macfarlane, former Senator of Virginia. There being no further nominations, former Senator Macfarlane was appointed as a Roanoke City Appointee of the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority to fill the unexpired term of Christopher P. Morrill, former City Manager, ending February 3, 2018, by the following vote: FOR FORMER SENATOR MACFARLANE: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the expiration of the four-year term of office of John P. Bradshaw, Jr., as a City representative of the Western Virginia Water Authority Board of Directors, ended June 30, 2017; whereupon, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of John P. Bradshaw, Jr. There being no further nominations, Mr. Bradshaw was reappointed as a City representative of the Western Virginia Water Authority Board of Directors for a four-year term of office ending June 30, 2021, by the following vote: - FOR MR. BRADSHAW: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. 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 Acting City Manager for response, recommendation or report to Council, as he may deem appropriate. FORMER FISHBURN PARK CARETAKER'S COTTAGE: Having a personal interest in Consent Agenda Item C-4 regarding a request of the City Manager to authorize a public hearing on the sale of approximately 1.4 acres of land which contains the former Fishburn Park Caretaker's Cottage located at 2424 Brambleton Avenue, S. W., to Lora J. Katz, Council Member Garland read the following Statement of Conflict of Interest:  669 "STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST I, John A. Garland, state that I have a personal interest in agenda item 4, C.4 during the 2:00p.m. Session of Roanoke City Council on August 7, 2017, regarding the Request of the Acting City Manager to schedule a public hearing to be held on August 21, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., or such later date and time as the City Manager may determine, regarding the proposed sale of City-owned property consisting of approximately 1.4 acres, together with the Caretaker's Cottage situated at 23424 Brambleton Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia (Property), to Lora J. Katz because I have a personal business relationship with Lora J. Kat, on matters unrelated to the Property. Therefore, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3112, I must refrain from participation in this matter. I ask that the City Clerk accept this statement and ask that it be made a part of the minutes of this meeting. Witness the following signature made this yth day of August 2017. S/John A. Garland John A. Garland Member of Roanoke City Council" (See Statement of Conflict of Interest on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Owen McGuire, 2514 Brambleton Avenue, S. W., and Velda Leffel, 2501 Sweetbrier Avenue, S. W., appeared before Council in opposition of the sale of land which contains the former Fishburn Park Caretaker's Cottage located at 2424 Brambleton Avenue, S. W. ROANOKE REGIONAL-BLACKSBURG AIRPORT: Troy Larimer, 3800 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount; and Ben Early, 1415 Antrim Street, Salem, appeared before Council to request an audit and compliance review of the Roanoke Regional-Blacksburg Airport. MISCELLANEOUS: Robert Gravely, 3360 Hershberger Road, N. W., appeared before Council regarding God's judgement. 670 CONSENT AGENDA The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Members of Council and would be enacted by one motion in the form, or forms, listed on the Consent Agenda, and if discussion were desired, the item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Mayor Lea pointed out as previously noted under Hearing of Citizens, Council Member Garland called attention to a personal conflict of interest regarding Item C-4; and therefore the item would be removed and considered separately. MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meetings of Council held on Monday, May 1, 2017; and Monday, May 15, 2017, were before the body. (See copy of minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. LEASE RENEWAL OF SPACE TO THE HERTZ CORPORATION: A communication from the Acting City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, August 21, 2017, at 7:00 p.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 the lease renewal of space to the Hertz Corporation to operate an automobile rental establishment at 1302 Municipal Road, N. W., was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that Council concur in the request of the Acting City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0.  671 SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ON CARVER AVENUE, N.E.: A communication from the Acting City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, August 21, 2017, at 7:00 p.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 the sale of City-owned property located on Carver Avenue, N. E., to Shenandoah Telecommunications Company in order to construct a communications equipment building as part of its telecommunications network, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that Council concur in the request of the Acting City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EOCNOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Annual Report of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2017, was before the Council. (For full text, see copy of report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that the Annual Report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE PENSION PLAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Annual Report of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Board of Trustees for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2017, was before the Council. (See Annual Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 672 Council Member Bestpitch moved that the Annual Report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE PENSION PLAN, DEFINED CONTRIBUTION BOARD: Annual Report of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Defined Contribution Board for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2017, was before the Council. (See Annual Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that the Annual Report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ROANOKE FINANCE BOARD: Annual Report of the City of Roanoke Finance Board for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2017, was before the Council. (See Annual Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that the Annual Report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVOCATES: A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of Scott Horchler as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates, effective immediately, was before the Council. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  673 Council Member Bestpitch moved that the resignation be accepted and the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD: A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of Ray Bemis as a member (Public) of the Youth Services Citizen Board, effective September 29, 2017, was before the Council. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that the resignation be accepted and the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ROANOKE VALLEY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION- REGIONAL VIRGINIA ALCOHOL SAFETY PROGRAM POLICY BOARD-COURT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAM REGIONAL COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD-PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMISSION- ROANOKE ARTS COMMISSION: Reports of qualification of the following individuals were before the Council: The Honorable Raphael E. Ferris as an Elected Official Representative of the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2020; Deputy Police Chief Samuel Roman as the City representative of the Regional Virginia Alcohol Safety Program Policy Board for three year term of office ending June 30, 2020; John P. Varney as a City representative (Public Defender) of the Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Criminal Justice Board for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2020; and 674 Heather S. Shepardson as a Citizen at Large member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2020; and Benjamin Crawford as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission 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 Bestpitch moved that the reports of qualification be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. FORMER FISHBURN PARK CARETAKER'S COTTAGE: A communication from the Acting City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, August 21, 2017, at 7:00 p.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 the sale of approximately 1.4 acres of land which contains the former Fishburn · ·'* Park Caretaker's Cottage located at 2424 Brambleton Avenue, S. W., to Lora J. Katz in order to restore the building and use it for a single family residence. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that Council concur in the request of the abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle. For point of clarification, the City Attorney stated that Council Member Garland had previously acknowledged a personal conflict regarding the abovementioned matter, and would be abstaining from the vote: There being no additional comments, the motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Garland abstained from voting.)  675 REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS: FORMER VILLA HEIGHTS RECREATION CENTER: Pursuant to Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council on Monday, April 6, 1981, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, August 7, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on a request of the City of Roanoke to sell approximately 3.4056 acres of land which contains the former Villa Heights Recreation Center, to Restoration Housing, a Virginia non-stock corporation and its subsidiaries, the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Friday, July 28, 2017. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The Acting City Manager submitted a written report recommending execution of a contract, subject to approval by the City Attorney. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#40903-080717) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the proper City officials to execute a Contract for Purchase and Sale of Real Property ("Contract") between the City of Roanoke, Virginia ("City"), and Restoration Housing, a Virginia non-stock corporation, and its subsidiaries or affiliates that may be created to own and/or operate the Property ("Buyer''), to sell to Buyer certain real property located at 2750 Hoover Street, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia, consisting of approximately 3.4056 acres, together with buildings and improvements thereon, designated as Official Tax Map No. 2430601, upon certain terms and conditions; authorizing the City Manager to execute such further documents and take such further actions as may be necessary to accomplish the above matters; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 262.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40903-080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price. 676 Council Member Dykstra advised of a personal interest in the abovementioned matter, and read the following Statement of Conflict of Interest into record: "STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST I, Michelle L. Dykstra, state that I have a personal interest in the agenda item 5 of the City Council Agenda for its meeting set for Monday, August 7, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., regarding the public hearing on the proposal of the City of Roanoke to sell approximately 3.4056 acres which contain the former Villa Heights Recreation Center located at 2750 Hoover Street, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia (Property), to Restoration Housing, a Virginia non-stock corporation and its subsidiaries (Buyer) because my employer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia, Inc., has an interest in a lease transaction the Buyer for a portion of the Property. Therefore, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3112, I must refrain from participation in this matter. I ask that the City Clerk accept this statement and ask that it be made a part of the minutes of this meeting. Witness the following signature made this ih day of August, 2017. S/Michelle L. Dykstra Michelle L. Dykstra Member of Council" (See Statement of Conflict of Interest on file in the City Clerk's Office.) At this point, Council Member Dykstra left the Council Chamber. The Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wished to speak on the matter. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. There being no comments and/or questions by the Council Members, Ordinance No. 40903-080717 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was not present when the vote was taken.) Following the adoption of Ordinance No. 40903-080717, Council Member Dykstra reentered the Council Chamber.  677 PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF ACTING CITY MANAGER: ACTING CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: VIRGINIA HOMELESS SOLUTIONS GRANT: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the Virginia Homeless Solutions Grant Award from the Department of Housing and Community Development to support Continuum of Care strategies and homeless service and prevention programs. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40904-080717) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the Virginia Homeless Solutions Program Grant ("Grant") to the City of Roanoke ("City") by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development ("VDHCD") in the amount of $93,647.00; authorizing the City of Roanoke to be the fiscal agent for distribution of the grant proceeds; and authorizing the City Manager to execute any documentation required to accept the Grant on behalf of the City, including Memorandums of Understanding with certain provider agencies. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 264.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40904-080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. 678 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40905-080717) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Community Development for the Virginia Homeless Solutions Program, 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 265.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40905- 080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. CHILDREN'S SERVICES ACT PROGRAM: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending appropriation of funding for the Children's Services Act Program. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40906-080717) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from Commonwealth of Virginia for the Department of Social Services and Children's Services Act (CSA), for CSA programs, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2016 - 2017 General Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 266.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40906- 080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0.  679 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT FUNDS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the 2017 - 2018 Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnerships Program and Emergency Solutions Grant Entitlement funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle offered the following resolution: (#40907-080717) A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of certain grants from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for entitlement funding for the 2017 - 2018 fiscal year consisting of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Grant, and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), such grants to be used in connection with the 2017 - 2018 HUD Action Plan previously approved by City Council; upon certain terms and conditions, and authorizing the execution of the necessary grant documents required to accept such funding. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 267.) Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40907-080717. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Trinkle offered the following budget ordinance: (#40908-080717) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), 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 268.) 680 Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40908- 080717. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. VIRGINIA SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM FUND GRANT: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the 2018 Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund Grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to partially fund an existing Sexual Violence Specialist position in the Police Department. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Dykstra offered the following resolution: (#40909-080717) A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of the Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Victim Fund Grant made to the City of Roanoke by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 271.) Council Member Dykstra moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40909-080717. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price. Following comments in connection with the matter, Resolution No. 40909-080717 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0.  681 Vice-Mayor Price offered the following budget ordinance: (#4091 0-080717) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund 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 272.) Vice-Mayor Price moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40910-080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ELECTRONIC SUMMONS SYSTEM: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending appropriation of funds to implement an electronic summons system. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#40911-080717) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Electronic Summons System Court Fees revenues as enacted by the General Assembly in section 17.1-279.1 of the Code of Virginia (1950), amending and reordaining certain sections of the 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 273.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40911- 080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle. Following comments in connection with the matter, Budget Ordinance No. 40911- 080717 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. 682 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of funds from the Office of Emergency Medical Services to offset costs incurred by the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department for the EMT-Intermediate to Paramedic Program. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40912-080717) A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of certain funds from the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 274.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40912-080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40913-080717) AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia's Office of Emergency Medical Services to support paramedic 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 275.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40913- 080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0.  683 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of funds from the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services to purchase a medic vehicle for use by the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#40914-080717) A RESOLUTION accepting the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant made to the City by the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 276.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40914-080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#40915-080717) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2017 - 2018 General Fund and 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 276.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40915- 080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. 684 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending amendment of the City Code to clarify the use of the term "parcel" within Chapter 14.1, Solid Waste Management. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following ordinance: (#40916-080717) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 14.1, Solid Waste Management, Article I, In General, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, (1979), as amended, by amending Section 14.1-1, Definitions; to update the definition of Parcel; 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 277.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40916-080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FOR PAVING: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the FY2018 Virginia Department of Transportation funds for the paving of Elm Avenue (Route 221) from Main Street to Jefferson Street, S. W.; and Peters Creek Road (Route 117) from Thirlane Road to Woodhaven Road, N. W. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution:  685 (#40917 -080717) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the FY 2018 Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Primary Extension funding for the paving of Elm Avenue, S. W. (Route 221) from Main Street, S. W. to Jefferson Street, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, and for the paving of Peters Creek Road, N. W. (Route 117) from Thirlane Road, N. W. to Woodhaven Road, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia; authorizing the City Manager to execute a Standard Project Administration Agreement and Appendix A documents with VDOT; and authorizing the City Manager to provide any additional information, execute any necessary additional documents, and to take any necessary actions to obtain, accept, receive, implement, use, and administer the above mentioned funds. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 278.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40917-080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle. Following comments regarding the FY2018 Virginia Department of Transportation Primary Extension funding for paving of the abovementioned streets, Resolution No. 40917-080717 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#40918-080717) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Virginia Department of Transportation for Capital Street Paving projects, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2017 - 2018 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 280.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40918- 080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. 686 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of FY18 Virginia Department of Transportation Revenue Sharing Program funds in connection with the 1oth Street and Colonial Avenue improvements, respectively. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution: (#40919-080717) A RESOLUTION accepting the Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) award to the City in the total amount of $1,470,000.00 for FY18 Transportation Revenue Sharing Program for two (2) separate projects; and authorizing the City Manager to take certain other actions in connection with the above matter and project. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 280.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40919-080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle. Following comments regarding the Virginia Department of Transportation award for FY18 Transportation Revenue Sharing Program, Resolution No. 40919-080717 was ·· ... adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#40920-080717) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Virginia Department of Transportation Revenue Sharing Program to the Colonial Avenue Improvement project, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2017 - 2018 Capital Projects Appropriations and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 281.)  687 Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 40920- 080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written communication recommending authorization for acquisition of real property rights needed for the Bosworth Drive Improvement Project. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#40921-080717) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of real property rights needed by the City in connection with the Bosworth Drive Improvement Project ("Project"); authorizing City staff to acquire such property rights by negotiation for the City; authorizing the City Manager to execute appropriate acquisition documents; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 282.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40921-080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. CITY CODE AMENDMENT TO PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT: The Acting City Manager and Director of Finance submitted a joint written communication recommending amendment of Section 22.3-42(a), Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to provide a technical correction to clarify members of firefighters and deputized police officers shall in no event be required to work for a period later than other members of the plan; and amendment of Section 22.3-42(b) to correct a typographical error in said section. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 688 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#40922-080717) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 22.3-42, ESRS definitions, Chapter 22.3, Pensions and Retirement, Article VII, Determination of Benefits, Division 1, ESRS, 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 284.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 40922-080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle. There being no further comments by the Council Members, Ordinance No. 40922-080717 and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. COMMENTS OF ACTING CITY MANAGER: The Acting City Manager commented on the following: Received notification that the City will receive $1 million in Assistance to Firefighters Grant funding to replace the air pack system used by Fire-EMS. State of the City Address Thursday, August 24, 2017 Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center Breakfast- 7:30 a.m./Address-8:00a.m. Symphony Under The Stars: At The Movies! Saturday, August 26, 2017 Elmwood Park Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and Chorus 7:30p.m. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.  689 INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS: ELECTION AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW CITY MANAGER: Council Member Trinkle offered the following resolution electing and appointing a new City Manager: (#40923-080717) A RESOLUTION electing and appointing Robert S. Cowell as City Manager for the City of Roanoke, and ratifying the terms and conditions of employment as City Manager offered to Mr. Cowell. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 286.) Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 40923-080717. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch. Following brief comments by Council Member Trinkle, as Chair of the City Council Personnel Committee regarding the City Manager Search process, Resolution No. 40923-080717 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL: MOUNTAIN VALLEY PIPELINE: Council Member Bestpitch commented about the Mountain Valley Pipeline, noting increasing concern regarding the process going forward; and referred to a communication from the City Attorney dated August 4, 2017. In conclusion, he suggested a briefing on the matter at the September 5 Council meeting. (See copy of City Attorney's Interdepartmental Communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The Acting City Manager offered a brief update regarding the abovementioned matter. Council Member Ferris stressed that the City should require the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to continue investigating what the impact will be on the City of Roanoke and surrounding region. 690 YOUTH SUMMIT: Vice-Mayor Price announced that the 4th Annual Youth Summit will be held on September 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at William Fleming High School for middle and high school students. She encouraged youth and parents to attend. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Lea declared the regular meeting adjourned at 3:56 p.m. APPROVED ATTEST: ~ln.~~ ~b-~v ~ c-- f_ a{ .r. Re~s."MMc(J' Stephanie M. Moon Sherman P. Lea, Sr. City Clerk Mayor