City Council

168 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL-REGULAR SESSION February 5, 2018 - 9:00a.m. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular session on Monday, February 5, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., City of Roanoke, with Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., presiding, pursuant to Chapter 2, Administration, Article II, City Council, Section 2-15, Rules of Procedure, Rule 1, Regular Meetings, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and pursuant to Resolution No. 40879-070317 adopted by the Council on Monday, July 3, 2017. 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. The Mayor declared the existence of a quorum. OFFICERS PRESENT: RobertS. Cowell, Jr., City Manager; Daniel J. Callaghan, - City Attorney; and Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk. ITEMS FOR ACTION: VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY 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. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that Council concur in the request of the Mayor as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. -  169 PROSPECTIVE BUSINESS OR INDUSTRY, OR THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING BUSINESS OR INDUSTRY: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting for discussion concerning a prospective business or industry, or the expansion of an existing business or industry, where no previous announcement has been made of the business' or industry's interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(5), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. DISPOSITION OF PUBLICLY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13 CHURCH AVENUE, S. E.: A communication from the 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. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ITEMS LISTED ON THE 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL DOCKET REQUIRING DISCUSSION/CLARIFICATION AND ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE 2:00P.M. AGENDA: NONE. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: NONE. 170 BRIEFINGS: Annual Public Safety Updates - • Roanoke Fire-EMS - 2017 Fire Chief David Hoback gave an overview regarding yearly performance of the Fire-EMS Department. (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Chief Hoback reported that demand for service continues to increase and the Department hopes to start reducing unnecessary rides to the emergency room in the coming years. He pointed out over the past five years, emergency medical services demand has increased as well as ambulance transports to the emergency rooms, mainly due to the aging population and the increased opioid crisis. Following extensive dialogue regarding the increase in opioid overdoses, Chief Hoback emphasized that inasmuch as reported incidences have occurred in parking lots, at restaurants, in homes and businesses throughout the region, state, and nation; the Governor has declared a crisis associated with opioid use. There being no additional inquiries and/or comments by the Council, Mayor Lea expressed appreciation for the presentation and advised that the remarks would be received and filed. - • Roanoke Police Department - Public Safety Briefing 2017 Prior to the overview of the Police Department annual public safety briefing, Police Chief Tim Jones distributed copies of the Roanoke Police Annual Report for 2017. (See copy of Annual Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) In response to an inquiry regarding the 2016 and 2017 figures pertaining to larceny incidents; specifically, the total increase of 55.17 percent, the Assistant City Manager for Community Development explained that the overall upturn in crime and highest activities led to the increase. In connection with the crime comparison statistics, Vice-Mayor Price expressed that it takes personal responsibility and the community must play a role in reporting crime; whereupon, Mayor Lea suggested conflict resolution be a part of the Roanoke City Public Schools' curriculum and the Schools role in mediation. Council Member Bestpitch concurred in the comments of Mayor and Vice-Mayor in that there is a need for more community involvement, noting the Roanoke Police Department's role in the Lea Youth Outdoor Basketball League, Police Homework  171 Helpers, after school programs, the Star City Reads Program, and the Police Department's Hope Initiative. At this point, Mayor Lea relinquished the Chair to the Vice-Mayor and left the meeting (10:15 a.m.). Following additional comments by the Council, Vice-Mayor Price expressed appreciation to the Police Chief for the informative presentation, and noted that the remarks would be received and filed. Budget/Financial Planning Work Session FY19 Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance, briefed the Council on the development of the FY 2018 - 2019 budget process. (See presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Ms. Merchant highlighted the following: • FY18 General Fund Overview The Director of Finance advised that the FY18 adopted budget was $3.5 million or 1.25 percent higher than FY17 actual revenues and the FY 2018 adopted local taxes were $2.9 million or 1.5 percent higher than FY17 actual revenues. She also mentioned that through December 2017, FY18 revenues increased by $3.5 million or 3.4 percent compared to the same period in FY17. • Sales Tax Revenue Through December • Meals Tax Revenue Through November • Lodging Tax Revenue Through December • All Local Tax Revenue Through December Ms. Merchant updated the Council on the performance of local taxes and explained that FY18 sales tax revenue increased 3.8 percent over the same period in FY17 and was 4.3 percent ahead of the year-to-date budget; meals tax revenue increased 3.1 percent over the same period in FY17 and was 1.4 percent ahead of the year-to-date budget; FY18 lodging tax revenue increased 15.4 percent over the same period in FY17 and was 17.3 percent ahead of the year-to-date budget; and all local tax revenue increased 3.3 percent over the same period in FY17 and was 1.5 percent ahead of the year-to-date budget. 172 She further explained that in terms of the lodging tax, the performance was not expected to continue into Fiscal Year 2019 and even in the estimate for 2018; the lodging - tax was conservative, but performing well. • Projected Local Tax Revenue (gross) Fiscal Year 2018 • Personnel (Salary/Benefit) Lapse Through December • Worker Compensation Through December She continued stating that worker compensation was a closely monitored category with year to date expenditures at 63.7 percent or $533,000.00 above target and year to date FY 2018 expenditures were 30.26 percent higher than the prior year to date. • Public Safety Overtime Through December • Children's Services Act (CSA) through December Ms. Merchant reviewed the figures for public safety overtime and Children's Services Act, noting higher expenditures were driven by Sheriff's Department inmate transport requirements and peak time ambulance staffing; and that there were 249 children currently in foster care compared to 270 children last month. In response to an inquiry with regard to follow up on the factors driving the costs associated with foster care, Ms. Merchant advised that they were still conversing with representatives of the Children's Services Act for information to be presented at a later date. • Residential Juvenile Detention through December • Solid Waste Tipping Fees through December • Fleet Parts through December Ms. Merchant continued the presentation advising that the following topics highlighted the Fiscal Year 2019 budget development. • City of Roanoke Priorities • Price of Government Revenue Estimate by Major Category Fiscal Year 2019 In terms of the price of government, she advised that it was estimated at $282 million and was a 1.9 percent increase in revenue expectation comparing Fiscal Year 2019 to Fiscal Year 2018. She mentioned of that $5.3 million in growth, about 70 percent was from anticipated local tax increases with the remaining 30 percent coming from the other revenues. -  173 • Price of Government Projected Revenue by Major Category Fiscal Year 2019 Council Member Ferris inquired if the outlook for sales tax based on the performance of the previous couple of years was decreased; whereupon, Ms. Merchant replied in the affirmative. He further commented that "doing well" in terms of the taxes actually meant it was ahead of the plan. • Net FY2019 Local Tax Growth Ms. Merchant commented that 40 percent of the adjusted local tax growth must be shared with Roanoke City Public Schools at about $1.3 million; Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge at about $38,000.00; and the district taxes at $28,000.00, resulting in about $2.3 million of local tax revenue that would remain with the City for additional needs as identified going forward, such as insurance and pay increases. In response to inquiry with regard to reimbursement of funds associated with Sheriff's Department inmate transport requirements, Ms. Merchant replied that she was not aware of any reimbursement and it was mainly related to mental health transports to deliver inmates to wherever beds were available within the State. • Dates to Watch for Refinement of Local Tax Estimates (update) • Current Steps in Budget Development Process Ms. Merchant advised that the teams were currently in the process of ranking and prioritizing the offers by doing an object code review of the requests and submissions in the team meetings. She further advised that as of January 25 the outside agency requests had been submitted and were also under review and would be updated as well. • Balancing Summary During discussion of the matter, the Vice-Mayor relinquished the Chair back to Mayor Lea (11 :15 a.m.). Council Member Ferris inquired if the $2.8 million increase in safety included the increase in personnel requests from police and fire; whereupon, Ms. Merchant replied that it should be inclusive. • FY19 One-Time Requests Ms. Merchant mentioned that approximately $1 million in one-time costs had been identified and were in review by the budget staff. 174 • Next Steps In reviewing the next steps, Ms. Merchant noted on March 5 the briefing would include an update on the price of government, offers by priority, and requests from external partners. Council Member Bestpitch reiterated, for clarification purposes, that the variance was about $3.7 million on the Balancing Summary and with another $1 million in one-time requests to be added as well. Ms. Merchant advised that typically the excess debt service varying from year to year would be utilized as the source for those one-time requests. The City Manager added that the excess debt service had been diminishing rapidly over the years and the value of what could be bought and the one-time expenditures decreased as time progressed which was also part of the calculation. • Capital Project Planning • Current Debt Issuance Plan FY 2018-2022 Ms. Merchant continued the presentation, pointing out that a modification for the Fire-EMS air packs issuance of $1.4 million was intended for replacement of the packs, but after successfully securing a grant for $1 million only $400,000.00 through debt issuance remains and the total of $32.2 million would be reduced to reflect that. She noted that the debt issuance plan assumes that $250,000.00 would be added each year the budget to have sufficient debt service funding for the current CIP. - • Debt Service as a % of Total Expenditures Council Member Garland inquired as to the dollar amounts associated with increasing the debt service percentage closer to 10 percent; whereupon, the City Manager advised that the limiting factor was having cash available to make the payment than actually hitting the cap of 10 percent, and as the outlying years such as 2023 approach, the challenge becomes a way to meet the annual debt service. He added that further information on the matter would be provided at the next briefing. Council Member Ferris inquired about the category of stormwater management and if the $2 million was in addition to the collection of the stormwater utility fee. Ms. Merchant replied in the affirmative that it was separate from the debt paid by the stormwater utility.  175 Following further dialogue with regard to stormwater and the CIP, Council Member Ferris commented that back in 2007 - 2008 the debt percentage exceeded the 10 percent cap, because too much growth was anticipated, expenditures contracted and when reviewing the percentages, the debt service and available cash flow must be carefully considered in an effort not to exceed the limit. The City Manager added that the bond rating agencies would reduce the City's rating, in turn raising the costs to borrow funds when needed, the Assistant City Manager for Operations interjected that the City's rating was lowered in 2009 due to not adhering to the debt policy. Council Member Trinkle asked about the remaining years of debt for both high schools which attributed to the overage in 2009; whereupon, Ms. Merchant advised that the information would be provided at a later date. • FY 2019-2023 CIP Needs Ms. Merchant reviewed the CIP needs for Fiscal Year 2023 and pointed out that $5 million was for Roanoke Public City Schools for school improvements; $1 million for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan; Civic Center improvements at $1.5 million; Stormwater Management at $2 million; $1.5 million for curb gutter and sidewalks, and $500,000.00 for streetscape improvements for a total of $11.5 million for ongoing projects supported through the CIP. The City Manager added that the identified needs exceed the means available to support all the projects. • Existing Projects Requiring Additional Funding • Projects Not Funded • Projects Identified but Not Programmed Council Member Trinkle inquired about the funds previously designated for Rivers Edge and if that funding had been decreased; whereupon, the City Manager advised that the revenue sharing component identified by the Director of Finance was what the City was hoping to secure funding for the project. In response to inquiry from Council Member Garland with regard to benchmarking, the City Manager distributed copies of a document entitled "Historical Allocations by Priority (% of Total)" and explained that the City's allocations across the priority areas were pretty consistent across the benchmark communities, such as education and public safety tend to be at the top of the list. 176 • Potential FY 2019 Capital Projects (Cash Funded) Ms. Merchant reminded the Council that the excess debt service funding from prior fiscal years was utilized to satisfy the last installments of the Virginia Museum of Transportation and the Jefferson Center Capital campaigns at $100,000.00 each. • Next Steps In conclusion, Ms. Merchant reviewed the next steps noting that the briefing on March 5 would follow up on capital planning with more models and detailed information as well as discussion of the financial policies and potential modifications to the policies. The City Manager added that discussion would be held again and hopefully concluded relative to the items identified but not funded in the FY 2018 budget, the one- time items and ensuring maintenance of the current credit rating which has direct bearing on the interest rate and how much can be borrowed for the annual debt service. Mayor Lea thanked the City Manager and Ms. Merchant for the informative presentation and advised that the budget briefing would be received and filed. At 11 :50 a.m., the Mayor declared the Council Meeting in recess for a Closed Meeting to be held in the Council's Conference Room, Room 451; and thereafter to be reconvened at 2:00p.m., in the Council Chamber. - At 2:00p.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. The Mayor declared the existence of a quorum. OFFICERS PRESENT: RobertS. Cowell, Jr., City Manager; Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney; and Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk. The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Daniel J. Palmer, Pastor, North Roanoke Baptist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.  177 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lea called attention to the expiration of the three-year terms of office of Mark K. Cathey, Laura D. Rottenborn and Richard "Dick" Willis, Jr., as Trustees of the Roanoke City School Board ending June 30, 2018. He pointed out that the deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, March 9, 2018; and for copy of an application, questions and/or additional information to contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853-2541. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: RECOGNITION OF RECENT NATIONAL REACCREDITATION: Mayor Lea recognized the Roanoke Police Department and Police Academy for its recent national reaccreditation. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: WRONGFUL TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY: Robert Gravely, 3360 Hershberger Road, N. W., appeared before the Council and spoke again about the wrongful termination of his employment with the City. 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 is desired, the item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. He called attention to Item C-3, advising that the item would be removed and considered separately inasmuch as Council Member Trinkle has a personal conflict of interest in connection with the leasing of land at Morningside Park along Morgan Avenue, S. E. to Carilion Clinic. MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of City Council held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, was before the body. (See Minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by 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. 178 LEASING AN APPROXIMATE 60 X 100' PLOT OF LAND LOCATED AT MORNINGSIDE PARK ALONG MORGAN AVENUE, S. E.: A communication from the - City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager shall determine, in his discretion, to consider leasing an approximate 60 x 100' plot of land located at Morningside Park along Morgan Avenue, S. E. to the Roanoke Community Garden Association, Inc., was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by 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. GRANTING A 20-FOOT EASEMENT ALONG KENWOOD BOULEVARD, S. E.: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 7:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager shall determine, in his discretion, to consider granting a 20-foot easement along Kenwood Boulevard, S. - E. to Western Virginia Water Authority, Inc., was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0.  179 RENEWING A LEASE OF APPROXIMATELY 0.3664-ACRE OF LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 13TH STREET AND CLEVELAND AVENUE, S. W.: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 7:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager shall determine, in his discretion, to consider renewing a lease of approximately 0.3664-acre of land located at the northeast corner of 131h Street and Cleveland Avenue, S. W. to the Roanoke Community Garden Association, Inc., was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by 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. TRANSFER REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017: A communication from the City Manager transmitting the FY2018 City Manager Transfer Report for the Second Quarter ended December 31, 2017, was before the Council. (See copy of Transfer Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that the Transfer Report be received and filed. 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. ROANOKE VALLEY-ALLEGHANY REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY COMMITTEE: A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of Brandon S. Turner as a City representative (Technical Advisor) of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee, effective February 2, 2018, was before the Council. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 180 Council Member Ferris moved that the resignation be accepted and the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members 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 Cindy Pasternak as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates, effective immediately, was before the Council. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that the resignation be accepted and the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. MILL MOUNTAIN ADVISORY BOARD: A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of Sarah Karpanty as a member (Zoo representative) of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board, effective immediately, was before the Council. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that the resignation be accepted and the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. FAIR HOUSING BOARD: A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of Amanda Buyalos as a member of the Fair Housing Board, effective immediately, was before the Council. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  181 Council Member Ferris moved that the resignation be accepted and the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS: A communication from Gayle Shrewsbury, Secretary, Western Virginia Water Authority, transmitting a resolution expressing appreciation to Wayne F. Bowers for his service as a City of Roanoke representative of the Western Virginia Water Authority Board of Directors, was before the Council. (See communication and resolution on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris moved that the communication and resolution be received and filed. 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. YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD-BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS- ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY: Reports of qualification of the following individuals were before the Council: Robyn Mitchell as a member(Citizen at Large) of the Youth Services Citizen Board for a term of office ending June 30, 2020; Valeria Alphin as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three-year term of office, commencing January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2020;and Drew Kepley as a Commissioner of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a term ending August 31, 2021. (See Oaths or Affirmations of Office on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 182 Council Member Ferris moved that the reports of qualification be received and filed. 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. LEASING AN APPROXIMATE 60 X 60' PLOT OF LAND LOCATED AT MORNINGSIDE PARK ALONG MORGAN AVENUE, S. E.: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager shall determine, in his discretion, to consider leasing an approximate 60 x 60' plot of land located at Morningside Park along Morgan Avenue, S. E. to Carilion Clinic, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle read into the record the following Conflict of Interest Statement in connection with the abovementioned matter: "STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST I, David B. Trinkle, state that I have a personal interest in Consent Agenda Item C- 3 of the City Council Agenda for February 5, 2018, regarding a request from the City Manager to schedule a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as the matter may be reached, or at such later date and time as determined by the City Manager, to consider leasing a 60 x 60 foot plot of land at Morningside Park along Morgan Avenue, S. E., to Carilion Clinic. Carilion Medical Center is my employer and is affiliated with Carilion Clinic. I have no role in this proposed lease and do not participate in any decision-making processes in this agreement for my employer or Carilion Clinic. 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 5th day of February 2018. S/David B. Trinkle David B. Trinkle, Member of Council" (See Statement of Conflict of Interest on file in the City Clerk's Office.) -  183 Council Member Ferris moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Trinkle abstained from voting.) REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: INITIAL OBSERVATIONS AND PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSES: The City Manager shared his 100 days preliminary observations - Roanoke Aligned with the Council, outlining the following items: • Purpose o Validate observations and conclusions o Define organizational responses • Methodology and Scope o Community/Regional o Organization o Project/Initiative o Two-Year Implementation Horizon o Document Review o Interviews o Presentations and Meeting Attendance o Staff Engagement o Assessment Tools o Direct Observations 184 • Initial ObseNations o Community/Regional o Organization o Projects/Initiatives • Framework, Strategies and Actions o Alignment - Five Strategies o What is Proposed? o Alignment- Actions (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Following remarks by the City Manager and the Council, the Mayor expressed appreciation for the briefing and noted that the comments would be received and filed. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY 2018 BYRNE/JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)- POLICING IN THE 21ST CENTURY (LESS LETHAL EQUIPMENT GRANT): The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the FY 2018 Byrne/Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)- Policing in the 21st Century (Less Lethal Equipment Grant) from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice SeNices for use by the Roanoke Police Department. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) - Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution: (#41 039-020518) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for less lethal equipment, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 459.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41039-020518. 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. -  185 Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#41040-020518) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Byrne/JAG Policing in the 21st Century Less Lethal Equipment 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 460.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41 040- 020518. 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. ACCEPTANCE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION TITLE II GRANT FOR 2018: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Title II Grant for 2018 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Positive Alternatives to School Suspensions (PASS) Project. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#41 041-020518) A RESOLUTION accepting the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Title II grant made to the City from 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 460.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41041-020518. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price. Tammy Amos, PASS Coordinator, Roanoke City Public Schools, appeared before the Council and shared information regarding the Positive Alternatives to School Suspension Program. She explained that the Program was a progressive alternative to school suspension; and the Program has been implemented for alternative ways to retain students in school. 186 Following comments by the Council, Resolution No. 41041-020518 was 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: (#41 042-020518) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 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 461.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41042- 020518. 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: Non e-O. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2018 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (V-STOP) GRANT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the 2018 Violence Against Women Act (V-STOP) Grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to fund the Police Department's existing Domestic Violence Specialist position. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution: (#41043-020518) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the 2018 V- STOP 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 462.)  187 Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41043-020518. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price. Following remarks by the Mayor regarding the existing Domestic Violence Specialist position in the Police Department, Resolution No. 41043-020518 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: (#41044-020518) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Police Department Domestic Violence Program Grant (VSTOP), 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 463.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41044- 020518. 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. EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE CITY'S CONTRACT WITH THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATION: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending execution of Amendment No. 6 to the City's Contract with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation for additional professional services for repairs to the Church Avenue Parking Garage elevator. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 188 Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution: •·- (#41045-020518) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager's issuance and execution of Amendment No. 6 to the City's Contract with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation ("ThyssenKrupp") for additional professional services for repairs to the Church Avenue Parking Garage elevator; and authorizing the City Manager to take certain other actions in connection with such Amendment. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 464.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41045-020518. 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. EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH TRANE COMPANY: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending execution of an amendment to the contract with Trane Company to increase the "Not to Exceed" amount to include chiller maintenance and repair coverage. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#41046-020518) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to a contract with TRANE U.S., Inc., formerly known as American Standard, Inc., for preventative maintenance services for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 465.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41046-020518. 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.  189 ACCEPTANCE OF THE STORMWATER LOCAL ASSISTANCE FUND (SLAF) GRANT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the Stormwater Local Assistance Fund (SLAF) Grant from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to protect the Commonwealth's surface waters. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution: (#41047-020518) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the Stormwater Local Assistance Fund (SLAF) Grant to the City of Roanoke (City) from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for projects or programs designed to protect the Commonwealth's surface waters; 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 Grant, upon certain terms and conditions. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 466.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41047-020518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch. As part of an overview of the abovementioned matter, the Assistant City Manager for Operations explained that funding in the amount of $1.5 million from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality would be used for three water quality projects- Washington Park stream restoration, improvements along Glade Creek and Lick Run along Highland Farm Road, to be matched with funding appropriated from the Stormwater Utility Fund budget as well as funds contributed from the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport which qualified the Airport to receive additional stormwater utility credits. Mr. Stovall added that the City uses every opportunity available to leverage funds and the project was a good example of how the Stormwater Utility Division works with third parties to achieve a higher level of stormwater utility credits. Following comments by the Assistant City Manager for Operations, Resolution No. 41047-020518 was adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. 190 Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#41 048-020518) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Department of Environmental Quality for Stormwater improvement projects, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2017 - 2018 Stormwater Utility Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 467.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41048- 020518. 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-?. NAYS: None-0. CONSENT TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending consent to the transfer of certain real properties owned by the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority to either H.R. Foundation, Inc., or Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission. - (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle offered the following resolution: (#41 049-020518) A RESOLUTION consenting to the transfer of certain real properties owned by the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) to either H.R. Foundation, Inc., a Virginia corporation (HR Foundation), or Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission, a body corporate created by Chapter 440 of the 1991 Acts of Assembly (Commission); authorizing the City Manager to execute such documents and take such other actions to effectuate, acknowledge, administer, and enforce this consent; and establishing an effective date. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 468.) Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41049-020518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch.  191 Following comments by Council Member Ferris regarding the 30 year vision having served the City well and the upgrade of the Hotel Roanoke Conference Center, and the City Attorney providing brief background of the transfer of property by Norfolk Southern Corporation to Virginia Tech, Resolution No. 41049-020518 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. AMENDMENT OF THE CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH A FEE STRUCTURE FOR PLACEMENT OF DUMPSTERS AND PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending amendment of the City Code to establish a fee structure for placement of dumpsters and portable storage containers; and include such fees in the City's Fee Compendium. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#41050-020518) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 30-2, Obstructions generally, of Chapter 30, Streets and Sidewalks, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 471.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41050-020518. 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. 192 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#41051-020518) AN ORDINANCE establishing the fees for the placement of dumpsters and portable storage containers within the public right-of-way or on public property pursuant to Section 30-2, Obstructions generally, of Chapter 30, Streets and Sidewalks, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; providing for an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 472.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41051-020518. 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 Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#41052-020518) A RESOLUTION amending the Fee Compendium to create new fees for the placement of dumpsters and portable storage containers within the public right-of-way or on public property; and providing for an effective date. - (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 474.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41052-020518. 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. AMENDMENT OF THE CITY CODE WITH REGARD TO THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending amendment of the City Code with regard to the solid waste collection fees. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  193 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#41053-020518) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 14.1-5(b) and Section 14.1-5(c), Fees for collection, of Article I, In General, of Chapter 14.1, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; authorizing the City Treasurer to rescind certain billings and make certain refunds; authorizing the City Manager to take all steps necessary to implement Section 14.1-5, 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 475.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41053-020518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris. Following remarks by Council Member Bestpitch and the City Attorney, Ordinance No. 41053-020518 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 ordinance: (#41054-020518) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 40817-051517 previously adopted by Roanoke City Council on May 20, 2017, which established certain solid waste collection service fees pursuant to Section 14.1-5(a), Fees for collection, of Article I, In General, of Chapter 14.1, Solid Waste Management, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; providing for an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 477.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41054-020518. 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. 194 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: - (#41 055-020518) A RESOLUTION amending the Fee Compendium to include fees for solid waste collection as set out below; and establishing an effective date. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 479.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41055-020518. 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. COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER. The City Manager offered the following comments: City Receives Snowfighting Award • Roanoke's Public Works Department has received the Salt Institute's 2017 Safe and Sustainable Snowfighting Award. The department is among the 85 - transportation facilities across the United States and Canada being recognized for environmental consciousness and effective management in the storage of winter road salt. • We appreciate the efforts of all of our employees who are involved in the management and application of road salt. Their efforts have a direct influence on ensuring that our schools, businesses, and residents are able to return to normal activities as soon as is practical after a snow event. • Our Public Works Department has won this award every year since 2012. Leadership College Begins in March • Registration is open for the 2018 Leadership College. • Classes will be held at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building in Room 159 on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., March 22 through May 17, 2018. • The program is free, but seating is limited. Register online at roanokeva.gov/leadershipcollege or call853-5210. Solid Waste Collection Fee Due • Citizens are reminded that the fee is due on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. • In addition to paying in person at Treasurer's Office in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, this bill may be paid online using an E-check or credit card. For more information, contact the Solid Waste Division at 540-853- 2000, Option 1. - REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.  195 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS: OPPOSING ENACTMENT OF ANY WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS LEGISLATION: Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution opposing enactment of any wireless communications legislation, including HB 1258 and SB 405 that reduces the regulatory role of localities in the installation and operation of wireless telecommunication structures: (#41056-020518) A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia to oppose enactment of wireless telecommunications legislation promoted by the telecommunications industry that will remove any meaningful role for localities in the installation and operation of new telecommunication structures and replacement of current technology. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 482.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41056-020518. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price. Vice-Mayor Price commented that the issue with telecommunications has been ongoing for many years and the Virginia Municipal League joined with the City in recognizing that the matter must be addressed. Council Member Ferris advised that the telecommunications industry attempted to get legislation passed by the General Assembly that would remove the ability of localities to regulate the locations and aesthetics of antennas. He noted that the Virginia Municipal League and the City of Roanoke opposed the legislation and last year a truce was declared and both parties were to retreat to a collaborative process to discuss how the mechanisms worked, but the telecommunications industry walked away from discussions and the matter was once again before the General Assembly. He added that he and the City Attorney recently traveled to Richmond to attend the Virginia Municipal League Legislative Day to discuss matters of mutual interest with the delegation. Council Member Bestpitch interjected now was the time for concerned citizens to contact their delegates and voice opposition to HB 1258 and SB 405. At this point, Mayor Lea relinquished the Chair to the Vice-Mayor and left the meeting (4:10p.m.). 196 There being no additional comments by the Council Members, Resolution No. 41056-020518 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Vice- Mayor Price-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE. INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: NONE. VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL. SEE BELOW. 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 Ferris, Garland, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Vice- Mayor Price-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) LOCAL OFFICE ON AGING ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the one-year term of office of Cindy McFall as the City representative of the Local Office On Aging Advisory Board ending February 28, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Cindy McFall.  197 There being no further nominations, Ms. McFall was reappointed as the City representative of the Local Office on Aging Advisory Board for a one-year term of office ending February 28, 2019, by the following vote: FOR MS. MCFALL: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Vice-Mayor Price-6. (Mayor Lea was absent.) ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVOCATES: The Mayor called attention to the resignation of Antwyne Calloway as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates ending June 30, 2020; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. (Vacancy was re-created by the unavailability of Michael L. Cherry, II, to fill the unexpired term of office. Mr. Cherry was appointed on December 4, 2017). Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of The Reverend Charles Wilson. There being no further nominations, Reverend Wilson was appointed to fill the unexpired term of office of Antwyne Calloway as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates ending June 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR REVEREND WILSON: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Vice-Mayor Price-6. (Mayor Lea was absent.) WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY: The Mayor called attention to the resignation of Wayne Bowers as the Roanoke City Appointee of the Western Virginia Water Authority ending June 30, 2021; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of RobertS. Cowell, Jr. There being no further nominations, Mr. Cowell was appointed to fill the unexpired term of office of Wayne Bowers as the Roanoke City Appointee of the Western Virginia Water Authority ending June 30, 2021, by the following vote: FOR MR. COWELL: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Vice-Mayor Price-6. (Mayor Lea was absent.) 198 WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL FACILITY AUTHORITY: The Mayor called attention to the expiration of the four-year terms of office of J. Granger Macfarlane as the Roanoke City Appointee and R. Brian Townsend as the Roanoke City Alternate representatives of the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority ended February 3, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of J. Granger Macfarlane and R. Brian Townsend. There being no further nominations, Mr. Macfarlane as the Roanoke City Appointee and Mr. Townsend as the Alternate Roanoke City Appointee were reappointed as representatives of the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority for terms of three-years, each, ending February 3, 2022, by the following vote: FOR MESSRS. MACFARLANE AND TOWNSEND: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Vice-Mayor Price-6. (Mayor Lea was absent.) TOWING ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to expiration of the three-year term of office of Randall Simmons as a (Citizen at Large) member of the Towing Advisory Board ended October 31, 2017. Inasmuch as Mr. Simmons having served three consecutive terms of office, is not eligible for reappointment, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. - Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Harold Wallick. There being no further nominations, Mr. Wallick was appointed to replace Randall Simmons as a (Citizen at Large) member of the Towing Advisory Board for a term of office ending October 31, 2020, by the following vote: FOR MR. WALLICK: Council Members Ferris, Garland, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra and Vice-Mayor Price-6. (Mayor Lea was absent.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that the City residency for Mr. Wallick as a (Citizen at Large) member of the Towing Advisory Board be waived in this instance. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and unanimously adopted.  199 There being no further business to come before the Council, Vice-Mayor Price declared the regular meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. APPROVED ATTEST: ~o......._.;t'r"). ~9.. .... o~-...- stephanie M. Moon ~~I~MMC City Clerk ~~~k Mayor