City Council

310 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL-REGULAR SESSION May 7, 2018 9:00a.m. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in joint session with the Roanoke City School Board on Monday, May 7, 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 John A. Garland, Anita J. Price, David B. Trinkle, William D. Bestpitch, Michelle L. Dykstra, Raphael E. Ferris, and Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.-7. ABSENT: None-0. The Mayor declared the existence of a quorum. OFFICERS PRESENT: Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager; Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney; and Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk. SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES PRESENT: William B. Hopkins, Jr., (arrived late), Elizabeth C. S. Jamison, Laura D. Rottenborn, Lutheria H. Smith, Richard "Dick" Willis, Jr., and Vice-Chairman Mark E. Cathey-6. SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES ABSENT: Chairman Annette Lewis-1. Representing Roanoke City Public Schools: Dr. Rita D. Bishop, Superintendent; P. Steve Barnett, Deputy Superintendent; Timothy R. Spencer, Legal Counsel; Christopher C. Perkins, Chief of Security and Cindy H. Poulton, Clerk of the Roanoke City School Board. SCHOOLS: Mayor Lea welcomed the Roanoke City School Board, recognized two newly-elected Council Members Joseph Cobb and Djuna Osborne who were in attendance and called upon Vice-Chairman Cathey for comments. Vice Chairman Cathey announced that the Chairman was ill, wished her a speedy recovery, and advised that it had been a good year for the school division.  311 Items for Discussion/Comments by City Council/School Board Trustees: Superintendents Items At this point, School Board Trustee Hopkins entered the meeting (9:08a.m.). School Security Update Dr. Bishop advised that student safety was the School Board's number one priority and introduced Christopher C. Perkins, Chief of Security, to update the Council on school safety. Mr. Perkins shared his priorities as Chief of Security which included-examining the physical plans of the schools, current security; technology and equipment to ensure that Administrators and school employees can function in a crisis; and policy and procedures to ensure that best practices were used. He advised that he supports a collaborative approach and working with a team including Jeff Shawver, Director of Facilities, to ultimately maintain the educational environment needed to have the best schools in the State and the country; and added that small changes such as the location of the main office at Morningside Elementary could create a better entrance for the school and improve the education process. Council Member Garland inquired about the effectiveness of School Resource Officers in schools; whereupon, Mr. Perkins replied that the officers were there for safety and to develop great relationships with the children and added that he was a strong advocate for those officers. Council Member Bestpitch questioned the use of School Resource Officers for law enforcement action on lower level offenses that should be addressed by the schools. Dr. Bishop advised that the school division worked very hard to make certain that police officers were not doing Administrators' jobs and that no child should be arrested for something that could be handled administratively. Mr. Perkins also commented that each officer was an individual and it was somewhat premature to draw any conclusions on whether School Resource Officers were effective or ineffective overall and emphasized that what may be happening in other places was not necessarily happening in the City of Roanoke. 312 Following additional comments from Council Member Bestpitch, Council Member Trinkle expressed excitement about Mr. Perkins' role within the school system and the opportunity to conduct a Roanoke City Public School System study on the effectiveness of the usage of the School Resource Officers to return with hard evidence on where the School Resource Officers were used, had impact, etc. Council Member Dykstra commented with regard to a statement made by Mr. Perkins and stated that there were inherent issues in communities across the country regarding biases against police officers which cannot be equated to other biases that take place and urged consideration of having officers in the schools unarmed. Vice-Mayor Price offered that she served on a School Safety Advisory Board while employed with Roanoke City Public Schools and the School Division had been proactive for many years. She also added that School Resource Officers were an integral part of the fabric of the schools because of the invaluable relationships they build as well as accessibility. Capital Update The Deputy School Superintendent briefed the Council on the capital planning of the schools noting that the gymnasium was nearing completion at Hurt Park Elementary School and the Fallon Park renovation was progressing as well. In response to an inquiry with regard to future capital projects, Mr. Barnett advised that removal of the two modules at Morningside Elementary was a priority, but would depend on enrollment at Preston Park Elementary where additional classroom space would have to be added. Profile of a Virginia Graduate and New School Accreditation Requirements Dr. Bishop referred to a handout on the profile of a Virginia graduate and the new accreditation standards and advised that embedded in the profile of the graduate were the SC's--critical thinking, creative thinking, communication, collaboration and citizenship. She pointed out that on the last page it talked about the course requirements, verified credits, and how the graduation requirements have changed slightly with the reduction in the number of credits in a few areas. (See copy of handout on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Following comments by the Council Members with regard to the SC's, Career and Technical Education standards and absenteeism, Dr. Bishop advised that the new standards of accreditation would begin next year.  313 School Board Item Update from the Building Name Designation Review Committee Regarding the Naming of Stonewall Jackson Middle School Trustee Jamison advised that the Committee held three community meetings and conducted a city-wide survey which garnered about 800 responses and the Committee was optimistic to report the findings to the School Board by the end of May. She further advised that the last community meeting was quite lively and all meetings were well attended. Council Member Garland commented that it would be a tough decision for the Committee to make, that strong opinions were expressed on both sides at the community meetings. Mayor Lea commended the Committee members for their hard work and he looked forward to the report of the Committee. Council Member Items Update on Preschools Throughout the City Vice-Mayor Price inquired of the status and rationale of the preschools slated to close; whereupon, Dr. Bishop advised that the State closed five preschool classrooms because Head Start had space and since the programs were intertwined, Head Start would pick up the students. She pointed out that the closed classrooms were located at Fallon Park, Fishburn Park, Grandin Court, Hurt Park and Round Hill Elementary Schools and the teachers were relocated as well. Vice-Mayor Price inquired if the children in the now closed classes were absorbed into other classes or attend Head Start; whereupon, Dr. Bishop replied that if there were available slots, some students remained in the school and some went to Head Start. Outdated Curricula and Textbooks in Poor Condition Council Member Bestpitch alluded to a forum held at William Fleming High School, hosted by Jack and Jill of America, in which students asked intriguing questions and commented that many of the school's textbooks had been vandalized and the curricula was outdated. Dr. Bishop advised that she looked into the matter and many of those students were from private schools and opined that the State curriculum was not outdated. She added that textbooks were reviewed every year for condition and looked really well. 314 Council Member Trinkle inquired of the timeline when all textbooks would be online. Dr. Bishop replied that it would indeed happen, but at a time when publishers were more accurate and nimble. Trustee Jamison commented that recent studies on reading online were beginning to throw doubt to effective online learning and predicted more conversation on the matter before it would become a universal standard. Guidance Counselors Council Member Trinkle asked about the big picture going forward with regard to support for the kids and the volume of need for guidance counselors compared to State averages to ensure that the social, psycho-social and safety needs of the schools were addressed. Dr. Bishop advised that the counseling ratio was better than the state average, but for those that believe in the services it would never be good enough. Council Member Dykstra applauded the school system for educating staff on trauma informed care to become a trauma informed school district and helping to relate to the students. She stressed the importance of maintaining the proper mental health of students and offered the support of City Council to keep that going. As part of his closing remarks, Mayor Lea recognized Council Members Ferris and Trinkle inasmuch as this will have been their last official meeting with the Roanoke City School Board. He also thanked the School Board for their efforts and referred to them as "bright stars" in the community. Vice-Chairman Cathey announced that the high school graduations would be held on June 1 at the Berglund Civic Center, with Patrick Henry High School at 10:00 a.m.; and William Fleming High School at 2:00 p.m. There being no further business, Vice-Chairman Cathey declared the School Board meeting adjourned at 10:27 a.m. There being no further business, Mayor Lea declared the Council meeting in recess at 10:27 a.m. At 10:42 a.m., the Council meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, with Mayor Lea presiding, and all Members of the Council in attendance, calling attention to the following Items for Action:  315 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 (195D), as amended. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle moved that Council concur in the request of the Mayor as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Garland and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-D. ANNUAL PERFORMANCES OF THE COUNCIL-APPOINTED OFFICERS: A communication from Council Member David B. Trinkle, Chair, City Council Personnel Committee, requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss a personnel matter, being the annual performances of the Council-Appointed Officers, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1 ), Code of Virginia (195D), as amended. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle moved that Council concur in the request as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-D. DISPOSITION OF A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3137 PRESTON AVENUE, N. W.: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the disposition of a portion of City- owned property located at 3137 Preston Avenue, N. W., 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 (195D), as amended. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 316 Council Member Bestpitch moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. DISPOSITION OF A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 502 19TH STREET, S. E.: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the disposition of a portion of City- owned property located at 502 191h Street, 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 Dykstra moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. DISPOSITION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY SITUATED AT 2410 MASON MILL ROAD; 2402 MASON MILL ROAD, N.E.; 2320 MASON MILL ROAD, N.E.; AND 2002 BLUE HILLS DRIVE, N.E.: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the disposition of City-owned property situated at 2410 Mason Mill Road, N. E., (Official Tax Map No. 7170509); 2402 Mason Mill Road, N. E., (Official Tax Map No. 7170505); 2320 Mason Mill Road, N. E., (Official Tax Map No. 7170504); and 2002 Blue Hills Drive, N. E., (Tax Map No. 7230101 ), where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiation 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.)  317 Council Member Ferris moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. According to Section 2.2-3712(F), "A public body may permit non-members to attend a Closed Meeting, if such persons are deemed necessary or if their presence will reasonably aid the public body in its consideration of a topic that is a subject of the meeting; Mayor Lea announced that the newly-elected Vice-Mayor Joseph Cobb and newly-elected Council Member Djuna Osborne would be permitted to attend the Closed Meeting. 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: BRIEFINGS: Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations: Chris Chittum, Director of Planning, Building, and Development, provided a brief overview of several proposed amendments to the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance; and highlighted the following items: • Purpose • Background • Current Code • Highlights of Change • Small projects • Considerations • Stormwater Management Ordinance • Stormwater Management • Next Steps (See copy of proposed amendments on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 318 Mr. Chittum advised that revisions were intended to help the City meet water quality standards mandated by the Federal Government. Inasmuch as the current code was adopted in 1997 and had not changed significantly, City staff was proposing to raise the threshold from 2,000 to 2,500 which corresponds with other localities in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. At this point, Mayor Lea relinquished the Chair to the Vice-Mayor and left the meeting (11 :00 a.m.). Following inquiries and clarifications from several Council Members, Mayor Lea advised that the briefing would be received and filed. FY2018- 2019 Budget Study: The City Manager and Director of Finance shared the following regarding the FY 2018- 2019 Budget: • FY2019 Recommended Budget Summary o Balanced at $291 ,699,000.00 o Local tax growth of 2.5% o EMS Fees increase to reflect increase in Medicaid reimbursement o Roanoke City Public Schools- $81,246,526.00 o Includes funding for strategic initiatives in all priority areas, compensation and inflationary cost adjustments o One-Time funding- $1,640,559.00 for capital items • Five-Year Operating Model o Prior Five-Year Operating Model o Revised Five-Year Operating Model • Budget Adoption Order o Certification of Funding o FY 2019 Amendment of Fee Compendium o Amendment to School Funding Policy o Budget Ordinance (General, Stormwater Utility, Civic School Food Services, Grant Funds, State Asset Sharing Program) o Capital Improvement Program Update (FY 2019-2023) o 2018-2019 HUD Annual Plan o Pay Plan • Looking Forward o July/August o September/October (For full text, see copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) During comments regarding the Budget Adoption Order, it was noted that a Reaffirmation of Tax Rate would be added.  319 Following additional comments by the City Manager regarding his desire to have a one day planning workshop in July or August that would focus on identifying/refining the strategic plan document; and also hold a half-day retreat in September or October, the Vice-Mayor advised that the briefing would be received and filed. At this point, the Mayor re-entered the meeting (11 :25 a.m.). At 11:25 a.m., Vice-Mayor Price 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 2:00 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, with Mayor Lea presiding. PRESENT: Council Members John A. Garland, Anita J. Price, David B. Trinkle, William D. Bestpitch, Michelle L. Dykstra, Raphael E. Ferris, and Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.-7. ABSENT: None-0. The Mayor declared the existence of a quorum. OFFICERS PRESENT: Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager; Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney; and Cecelia F. McCoy, Deputy City Clerk. The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Steven E. Hall, Pastor, Roanoke Valley Bible 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: RECOGNIZING AND HONORING DOUG DOUGHTY, SPORTS REPORTER FOR THE ROANOKE TIMES: Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution recognizing and honoring Doug Doughty, Sports Reporter for The Roanoke Times: (#411 07-050718) A RESOLUTION recognizing, congratulating, and honoring Douglas "Doug" Doughty for his dedication, talent and commitment over his 45-year career in service to the student athletes of the Roanoke Valley and Virginia. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 547.) 320 Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41107-050718. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Mayor Lea presented a ceremonial copy of Resolution No. 41107-050718 to Mr. Doughty. RECOGNIZING AND HONORING DWAYNE YANCEY, SPORTS REPORTER FOR THE ROANOKE TIMES: Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution recognizing and honoring Dwayne Yancey, Sports Reporter for The Roanoke Times: (#41108-050718) A RESOLUTION recognizing and saluting Dwayne L. Yancey for his achievements as a journalist and as an awarding-winning editor for The Roanoke Times. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 548.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41108-050718. The motion was seconded. by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Mayor Lea presented a ceremonial copy of Resolution No. 41108-050718 to Mr. Yancey. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL NON-PROFITS TO UNITE THE CITY'S COMMUNITIES: Kevin Davies, 319-A Mountain Avenue, S. W., and David Croteau, 2840 Colonial Avenue, S. W., Apt. 14, appeared before Council requesting collaboration with local non-profits to unite the city's communities. (See copy of Mr. Davies' handout on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  321 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. Council Member Garland requested that Item C-6 be removed and considered separately. MINUTES: Minutes of a special meeting of City Council held on Monday, April 16, 2018; and a regular meeting of City Council held on Monday, April 16, 2018, with a recessed meeting held on Thursday, April 26, 2018, were before the body. (See Minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. SALE OF AN APPROXIMATELY 0.1687 ACRE PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 NORFOLK AVENUE, S. E., AND AN APPROXIMATELY 0.1129 ACRE PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 26 SALEM AVENUE, S. E.: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, May 21, 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 may determine, to consider the sale of an approximately 0.1687 acre portion of City- owned property located at 0 Norfolk Avenue, S. E., and an approximately 0.1129 acre portion of City-owned property located at 26 Salem Avenue, S. E., to Faison-Roanoke Office Limited Partnership, Blue Ridge Highlands, Inc., William J. Lemon; Sarah L, Ludwig, W. Tucker Lemon, Individually and as a Trustee of theW. Tucker Lemon 1990 Living Trust, and Stephen W. Lemon, in various interests as tenants in common, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 322 Council Member Trinkle 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 Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. TAX EXEMPTION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1523 MELROSE AVENUE, N. W.: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, May 21, 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 may determine, to consider a request of Allegheny West Regional Conference Corporation of Seventh-Day Adventists, d/b/a Melrose Adventist Child Development Center, for tax exemption of real and personal property located at 1523 Melrose Avenue, N. W. (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 Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. AMENDMENT OF THE CITY'S STORMWATER UTILITY ORDINANCE: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, Monday, June 18, 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 may determine, to amend the City's Stormwater Utility Ordinance, was before the body. (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 Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0.  323 FY2018 CITY MANAGER TRANSFER REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2018: A communication from the City Manager transmitting the FY2018 City Manager Transfer Report for the Third Quarter ended March 31, 2018, was before the Council. (See copy of Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle moved that the Report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. RESIGNATIONS OF WILTON C. KENNEDY, GARY HEATON AND MARION VAUGHN-HOWARD AS MEMBERS OF THE HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD: A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignations of Wilton C. Kennedy, and Gary Heaton; and removal of Marion Vaughn-Howard as members of the Human Services Advisory Board, respectively, effective immediately, was before the Council. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle moved that the communication be received and filed, and resignations of Messrs. Kennedy and Heaton be accepted. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. OATHS OF OFFICE-FAIR HOUSING BOARD-PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD-ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: Reports of qualification of the following individuals were before the Council: Anita Wilson as a member of Fair Housing Board for a three-year term of office, commencing April1, 2018 and ending March 31, 2021; Kwan Evans as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three-year term of office, commencing April 1, 2018 and ending March 31, 2021; and 324 Drew Kepley as a member of the Architectural Review Board to fill the unexpired term of office of John Missel! ending October 1, 2020. (See Oaths or Affirmations of Office on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle moved that the reports of qualification be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. MOUNTAIN VALLEY PIPELINE: A communication from the City Manager reporting City actions to date on the Mountain Valley Pipeline, was removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. (See copy of communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Dwayne D'ardenne, Stormwater Manager, gave a brief update on the City's due diligence regarding the effects of the Mountain Valley Pipeline project. He pointed out the Mountain Valley Pipeline consultants indicated there would be a two percent baseline increase in the sediment load downstream through the City and the estimated cost to remove the sediment load would be approximately $36 million. It was noted that following unsuccessful discussions with the Department of Environmental Quality regarding project, the City Manager also met with them and shared the City's concerns. Following comments by the Stormwater Manager, Council Member Trinkle moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0.  325 REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS: MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS: Pursuant to instructions by the Council, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, May 7, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard for consideration of a resolution approving solely for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and as required by Section 66.0304 (11 )(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes and Section 4 of the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise Power Agreement Relating to the Public Finance Authority, the issuance by the Authority of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in one or more series, a portion of which Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $340,000.00 shall be issued for the purpose of financing the costs of the acquisition by AHF-Afton Gardens, LLC, of a multi-family affordable housing development located in the City, known as Afton Gardens Apartments, the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Monday, April 23, 2018. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The City Manager submitted a written report recommending approval of the issuance of the Public Housing Authority Revenue Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $340,000.00 for the purpose of financing the costs of the acquisition by AHF-Afton Gardens, LLC, a multi-family affordable housing development located in the City, known as Afton Gardens Apartments. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#411 09-050718) A RESOLUTION approving, solely for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and as required by Section 66.0304(11 )(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes and Section 4 of the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise Power Agreement Relating to the Public Finance Authority ("Authority") dated as of September 28, 2010 (collectively, "Authority Requirements"), the issuance by the Public Finance Authority of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in one or more series (the "Bonds"), a portion of which Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $340,000.00 shall be issued for the purpose of financing the costs of the acquisition by AHF-Afton Gardens, LLC, of a multi-family affordable housing development located in the City of Roanoke (the "City") known as Afton Gardens Apartments. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 549.) 326 Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41109-050718. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle. The Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wished to speak on the matter. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Following remarks by the City Manager and City Attorney regarding the City's role in issuing the Revenue Bonds, Resolution No. 41109-050718 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: RECOGNITION OF THE WESTERN VIRGINIA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD PROGRAM YEAR 2017 WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) FUNDS TRANSFER FOR AWARD PERIOD JULY 1, 2017 TO JUNE 30, 2019: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending recognition of the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board Program Year 2017 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds transfer for award period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle offered the following resolution: (#4111 0-050718) A RESOLUTION acknowledging and recognizing the PY2017 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ("WIOA") funding from the Virginia Community College System in the amount of $59,656.00 for WIOA activities, for the award period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019, the foregoing funding to be administered by the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 551.)  327 Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41110-050718. The motion was seconded by Council Member Garland and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ACCEPTANCE OF THE SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT COALITION GRANT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Coalition Grant from the Virginia Department of Social Services to maintain existing services to the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families population. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Price offered the following resolution: (#41111-050718) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of an Employment Advancement for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Participants grant from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VOSS); authorizing the City of Roanoke to serve as the primary fiscal agent for the distribution of such funds to the provider agencies for services provided to the local departments of social services (DSS) in Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Franklin County, Botetourt County, and Craig County; and authorizing execution of any and all necessary documents to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 552.) Vice-Mayor Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41111-050718. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. 328 Vice-Mayor Price offered the following budget ordinance: (#41112-050718) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Federal Government through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services for the Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Coalition Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2017 - 2018 Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 553.) Vice-Mayor Price moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41112-050718. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-D. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY FEDERAL ASSET FORFEITURE GRANT FUND ACCOUNTS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending appropriation to the Department of Justice and the Department of Treasury Federal Asset Forfeiture Grant Fund Accounts in connection with law enforcement operations. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle offered the following budget ordinance: (#41113-050718) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Department of Justice Federal Asset Sharing Program and the Department of Treasury Federal Asset Sharing Program for enhancing law enforcement operations, 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 554.) Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41113- 050718. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price.  329 Following comments by Council Member Dykstra regarding online grant opportunities deemed to be beneficial, Budget Ordinance No. 41113-050718 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. STATE ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending appropriation of State Asset Forfeiture funds for use by the Roanoke City Police Department. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle offered the following budget ordinance: (#41114-050718) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the State Asset Sharing Program for enhancing law enforcement operations, 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 555.) Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41114- 050718. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. FY 2018 - 2019 PARKING FUND RETAINED EARNINGS FOR SEVERAL CAPITAL PROJECTS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending appropriation of funds from the FY 2018 - 2019 Parking Fund Retained Earnings for several capital projects. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 330 Council Member Trinkle offered the following budget ordinance: (#41115-050718) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Parking Fund Retained Earnings to the PARCS Upgrade and the Church Avenue Garage Elevator Modernization capital projects, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2017- 2018 Parking Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 556.) Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41115- 050718. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of Virginia Department of Emergency Management funds for the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Dykstra offered the following resolution: (#41116-050718) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to accept, on behalf of the City of Roanoke, "pass-through" funds from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) to assist the Hazardous Materials Response Team with the purchase of equipment and training, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 577.) Council Member Dykstra moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41116-050718. The motion was seconded by Council Member Garland and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0.  331 Council Member Dykstra offered the following budget ordinance: (#41117-050718) AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from the United States Department of Transportation through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) for hazardous materials emergency responses and training and development, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2017 - 2018 Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 558.) Council Member Dykstra moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41117- 050718. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S NATIONAL CLEAN DIESEL COST SHARE GRANT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the Environmental Protection Agency's National Clean Diesel Cost Share Grant funds; and appropriation of vehicle surplus and insurance recoveries. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle offered the following resolution: (#41118-050718) A RESOLUTION accepting the Environmental Protection Agency's National Clean Diesel Campaign funding to the City, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City in connection with such funding, under certain conditions. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 559.) Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41118-050718. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. 332 Council Member Dykstra offered the following budget ordinance: (#41119-050718) AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from James Madison University for the National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance program funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, 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 559.) Council Member Dykstra moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41119- 050718. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ADDITIONAL CHANGE ORDERS TO THE CITY'S CONTRACT WITH CROWDER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending execution of additional change orders to the City's contract with Crowder Construction Company, Inc., in connection with the Roanoke River Greenway "Bridge the Gap" Project. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle offered the following resolution: (#41120-050718) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager's issuance and execution of additional change orders to the City's contract with Crowder Construction Company, for additional construction services for the Roanoke River Greenway "Bridge the Gap" Phase II, Segment 1 Project; and authorizing the City Manager to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to provide for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of such contract, as amended. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 560.) Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41120-050718. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Price.  333 Following comments by the City Manager as to the completion of the abovementioned project, Resolution No. 41120-050718 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER The City Manager offered the following comments: People's Choice Awards for the Inlet Art Project • Almost 3,500 citizens voted on Facebook and in person at the Grandin Road Earth Day Celebration to select the Inlet Art Project artists and their work to receive the People's Choice Awards. The results were: o First Place and $200.00 went to Ned Savage for Downstream Dependents o Second Place and $100.00 went to Tyla Maiden for Only Rain Down the Drain • The City of Roanoke's Stormwater Utility and the Roanoke Arts Commission collaborated on this project to transform six storm drains around the city into works of art, emphasizing the message that whatever goes into the storm drains ends up directly in our creeks, streams, and the Roanoke River. • To further celebrate the new Inlet Artwork, the city is partnering with Ride Solutions to host a "Drains to Streams" Social Series Ride - biking to five of the storm drain locations. The event will take place on May 10 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Information is available at www.facebook.com/ridesolutions, click on "Events" and choose Social Series Ride. Colonial Avenue Corridor Improvement Project Begins • Construction work for the Colonial Avenue Corridor Improvement Project, between Virginia Western Community College and Fishburn Park Elementary School, is scheduled to begin this week. • As a result, traffic changes will occur on Colonial Avenue, from Overland Road to Winding Way Road. The traffic pattern will be reduced to two lanes of travel, with one lane maintained for each direction. • Travel restrictions will be in place for the duration of the project, which is 18 months. The public is encouraged to avoid any unnecessary travel through this area and to seek alternate routes when possible. • This project is collaboration between the City of Roanoke and Virginia Western Community College to complement improvements being made on the campus to include the new Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) building. 334 Gallop for the Greenways • Gallop for the Greenways will take place the weekend of May 11-12 at Wiley Drive near River's Edge Sports Complex. • Roanoke Parks & Recreation is a sponsor for this annual event, which raises funds to support our growing network of pedestrian and bicycle trails. • This year a 1 Miler Race has been added for Friday, and the 5K Race will take place on Saturday. There will also be free Kids Fun Run on Saturday, as well as Saturday Group Walk. • After Saturday's race, participants are invited to stay around for festivities including music, food, and beverages. Admission is free. • This is another great event that brings residents from across the Valley into Roanoke to enjoy the natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities our city has to offer. A link with information about the race is at www.roanokevalley.org, click on News and Updates. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES: Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution appointing and electing three School Board Trustees on the Roanoke City School Board for three-year terms of office, each, commencing July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2021: (#41121-050718) A RESOLUTION appointing Mark K. Cathey, Laura Day Rottenborn, and Richard M. "Dick" Willis, Jr., as School Board Trustees of the Roanoke City School Board for terms commencing July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2021. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 561.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41121-050718. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Ferris expressed appreciation to the three incumbents on their ~·..,. reappointments. ..  335 MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: CITY MANAGER UPDATES-VIETNAM WAR 50TH COMMEMORATION: Council Member Bestpitch complimented the City Manager on his Weekly Updates, noting several items caught his attention, such as the number of potholes filled throughout the City, stop signs reinstalled, as well as traffic controlled signs; and pointed out that a Certificate of Appreciation was presented to the City Roanoke from James T. Jackson, Major General, U.S. Army Retired, Director, Vietnam War 5Q1h Commemoration, U. S. Department of Defense, for conducting at least six events by December 2017 that thanked and honored the veterans and their families who served in the U. S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. He noted that as part of the Commemorative Partner Program, Certificates of Honor have been designed to honor and give special recognition to four categories of veterans and their families, along with accompanying lapel pins. Certificates may be requested through Commemorative Partners on the Commemorative Partner Portal on the website at www.vietnamwar50th.com. For further questions, email whs.vnwar50th cpp coh@mail.mill or call 877-387-9951. He extended an invitation to all to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony scheduled to be held in Lee Plaza at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 28, 2018. PASSING OF FORMER VIRGINIA TECH PRESIDENT CHARLES STEGER: Council Member Trinkle called attention to the passing of former Virginia Tech President Charles Steger on Sunday, May 5; and noted that President Steger was instrumental in bringing the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute to the Roanoke Valley; and asked that a resolution be adopted at a subsequent meeting memorializing the late Charles Steger. VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL: 336 CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING: With respect to the Closed Meeting just concluded, Council Member Ferris 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 Vice-Mayor Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. BOARD OF TRUSTEES, CITY OF ROANOKE PENSION PLAN: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the two-year terms of office of Terry L. King (Fire/EMS) and Carolyn Glover (City retiree); and a four-year term of office of Glen Combs (Citizen-At-Large) as members of the Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan, ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Dykstra placed in nomination the names of Lieutenant Jeffrey Newman of the Roanoke Police Department, Carolyn Glover, and Charles Hunter, Ill, respectively. There being no further nominations, Lieutenant Jeffrey Newman (Police) was appointed to replace Terry L. King (Fire/EMS), commencing July 1, 2018; and Carolyn Glover (City retiree) was reappointed for a term of two years, each, ending June 30, 2020; and Charles Hunter, Ill was appointed, to replace Glen Combs (Citizen-At-Large) for a term of four years, commencing July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2022, as members of the Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan, by the following vote: FOR LIEUTENANT NEWMAN, MS. GLOVER AND MR. HUNTER: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. (Note: There is a two-year rotation between the Police Department and Fire/EMS). BUILDING AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the three-year term of office of Patrick J. Williams (Engineer) as a member of the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Dykstra placed in nomination the name of Patrick J. Williams.  337 There being no further nominations, Mr. Williams was reappointed as a member of the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals for a term of three years, ending June 30, 2021, by the following vote: FOR MR. WILLIAMS: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. CITY OF ROANOKE FINANCE BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the two-year term of office Kenneth Cronin (Citizen) as a member of the City of Roanoke Finance Board ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Dykstra placed in nomination the name of Kenneth Cronin. There being no further nominations, Mr. Cronin was reappointed as a member of City of Roanoke Finance Board for a term of two years ending June 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR MR. CRONIN: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. COURT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAM REGIONAL COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the three-year terms of office of Laura Eichenlaub (Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare) and the Honorable Charles N. Dorsey (Circuit Court Judge) as members of the Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Criminal Justice Board ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Dykstra placed in nomination the names of Laura Eichenlaub and Circuit Court Judge Charles N. Dorsey. There being no further nominations, Ms. Eichenlaub and Circuit Court Judge Dorsey were reappointed as members of the Court Community Corrections Programs Regional Community Criminal Justice Board for terms of three years ending June 30, 2021, by the following vote: FOR MS. EICHENLAUB AND JUDGE DORSEY: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. MILL MOUNTAIN ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the three-year term of office of John A. Montgomery as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Dykstra placed in nomination the name of Dan Smith. 338 There being no further nominations, Mr. Smith was appointed to replace John A. Montgomery as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board for a term of three-years, commencing July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2021, by the following vote: FOR MR. SMITH: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. ROANOKE ARTS COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the three-year terms of office of Greg Webster, Jeanne Fishwick, Janet Carty, Stephanie H. Fallon and Lucy Lee as members of the Roanoke Arts Commission ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Dykstra placed in nomination the names of Greg Webster, Jeanne Fishwick, Janet Carty, Timothy Martin and Macklyn Mosley. There being no further nominations, Mr. Webster, Ms. Fishwick and Ms. Carty were reappointed; and appointed Mr. Martin to replace Stephanie H. Fallon and Mr. Mosley to replace Lucy Lee, respectively, commencing July 1, 2018, as members of the Roanoke Arts Commission for terms of three years, each, ending June 30, 2021, by the following vote: FOR MR. WEBSTER, MS. FISHWICK, MS. CARTY, MR. MARTIN AND MR. MOSLEY: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVOCATES: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the three-year terms of office of Katelynn Lewis and Byron L. Hamlar as members of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Dykstra placed in nomination the names of Katelynn Lewis and Jamaal Jackson. There being no further nomination Ms. Lewis was reappointed and Mr. Jackson was appointed to replace Byron L. Hamlar, commencing July 1, 2018, as members of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates for a term of three years, each, ending June 30, 2021, by the following vote: FOR MS. LEWIS AND MR. JACKSON: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7.  339 ROANOKE REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to expiration of the four-year term of office of Dr. John E. Dooley (Virginia Tech) as a member of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission ending March 9, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Dykstra placed in nomination the name of Dr. Nathaniel L. Bishop. There being no further nominations, Dr. Bishop was appointed to replace Dr. John E. Dooley (Virginia Tech) as a member of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission for a term ending March 9, 2022, by the following vote: FOR DR. BISHOP: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. Council Member Bestpitch moved that the City residency requirement for Dr. Bishop be waived in this instance. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ROANOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the three-year terms of office of Jeanne Bollendorf, Marlene Preston and Sharon Ramey as members of the Roanoke Public Library Board ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Dykstra placed in nomination the names of Jeanne Bollendorf, Douglas Jackson and John R. F. Lewis. There being no further nominations, Jeanne Bollendorf was reappointed; and appointed Mr. Jackson to replace Marlene Preston and Mr. Lewis to replace Sharon Ramey, commencing July 1, 2018, respectively, as members of the Roanoke Public Library Board for terms of three years, each, ending June 30, 2021, by the following vote: FOR MS BOLLENDORF, AND MESSRS. JACKSON AND LEWIS: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAY COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the three-year term of office of James Revercomb, Ill, as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. 340 Council Member Dykstra placed in nomination the name of James • Revercomb, Ill. There being no further nominations, Mr. Revercomb was reappointed as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission for a term of three years ending June 30, 2021, by the following vote: FOR MR. REVERCOMB: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. ROANOKE VALLEY-ALLEGHANY REGIONAL COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the three-year terms of office of Courtney Campbell and Frederick Gusler as Citizen Representatives of the Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Dykstra placed in nomination the names of Courtney Campbell and Frederick Gusler. There being no further nominations, Ms. Campbell and Mr. Gusler were reappointed as Citizen Representatives of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission for terms of three years, each, ending June 30, 2021, by the following vote: FOR MS. CAMPBELL AND MR. GUSLER: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. ROANOKE VALLEY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the four-year terms of office of Steven Martin, Director of Human Services/Social Services (Member), and James O'Hare, Youth Care Administrator (Alternative) as members of the Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Center Commission ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Dykstra placed in nomination the names of Steven Martin and James O'Hare. There being no further nominations, Mr. Martin (Member), and Mr. O'Hare (Alternative) were reappointed as members of the Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Center Commission for terms of four years, each, ending June 30, 2022, by the following vote: FOR MESSRS. MARTIN AND O'HARE: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7.  341 TOWING ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the expiration of the three-year term of office of Randall Simmons (Citizen at Large) as a member of the Towing Advisory Board ending October 31, 2017; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Dykstra placed in nomination the name of Rick Clark. There being no further nominations, Mr. Clark was appointed to replace Randall Simmons (Citizen at Large) as a member of the Towing Advisory Board for a term of office ending October 31, 2020, by the following vote: FOR MR. CLARK: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the four-year term of office of Joshua C. Johnson as a City representative of the Virginia Western Community College Advisory Board ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Dykstra placed in nomination the name of Joshua C. Johnson. There being no further nominations, Mr. Johnson was reappointed as a City representative of the Virginia Western Community College Advisory Board for a term of four years ending June 30, 2022, by the following vote: FOR MR. JOHNSON: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. VIRGINIA'S FIRST REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL FACILITY AUTHORITY: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the four-year term of office of R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development, as a City representative of the Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facility Authority ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Dykstra placed in nomination the name of R. Brian Townsend. There being no further nominations, Mr. Townsend was reappointed as a City representative of the Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facility Authority for a term of four years ending June 30, 2022, by the following vote: FOR MR. TOWNSEND: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. 342 VISIT VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE, BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the one-year terms of office of Shaleen T. Powell, Meg Carter, Bart Wilner, and Renee "Butch" Craft as City representatives of the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, Board of Directors ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Dykstra placed in nomination the names of Shaleen T. Powell, Meg Carter, Bart Wilner, and Renee "Butch" Craft. There being no further nominations, Ms. Powell, Ms. Carter, Mr. Wilner, and Ms. Craft were reappointed as City representatives of the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Board of Directors for terms of one year, each, ending June 30, 2019, by the following vote: FOR MS. POWELL, MS. CARTER, MR. WILNER, AND MS. CRAFT: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the three-year terms of office of John R. F. Lewis (Citizen), Reverend Timothy Harvey (Citizen), and James O'Hare (Public/Government) as members of the Youth Services Citizen Board ending June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Dykstra placed in nomination the names of John R. F. Lewis, Reverend Timothy Harvey and James O'Hare. There being no further nominations, Messrs. Lewis and O'Hare, and Reverend Harvey were reappointed as members of the Youth Services Citizen Board for terms of three years, each, ending June 30, 2021, by the following vote: FOR MESSRS. LEWIS AND O'HARE AND REVEREND HARVEY: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. At 3:41 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting in recess. At 3:59p.m., the Council meeting was reconvened in the Council Chamber, with Mayor Lea presiding, and all Members of the Council in attendance. Mayor Lea recognized Mayor Fran9ois Briere and a delegation from Saint L6, France, with regard to the 20th Anniversary of the City of Roanoke and and L6, France Sister City relationship. The Mayor presented a Key to the City to Mayor Briere and Certificates of Citizenship, along with City gifts to the delegation. He announced that the City would be hosting a dinner this evening at 7:00p.m., at the Shenandoah Club in recognition of the 20th Anniversary.  343 At 4:23 p.m., Mayor Lea declared the Council meeting in recess to be reconvened on May 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, for the adoption of the City of Roanoke Recommended Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019 Budget and any other measures as deemed appropriate. The Recessed Meeting of Roanoke City Council was called to order on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., with Mayor Lea presiding. PRESENT: Council Members John A. Garland, Anita J. Price, David B. Trinkle, William D. Bestpitch, Michelle L. Dykstra, Raphael E. Ferris 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 Vice-Mayor Price. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Lea. Mayor Lea announced that the purpose of the recessed meeting was to adopt measures in connection with the City's Recommended 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget, which takes effect July 1, 2018. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: CERTIFICATION OF FUNDING: The Director of Finance submitted a communication to certify funding in accordance with paragraph (a) of Section 25.1 of the Charter of the City of Roanoke, as amended, and Sections 2-235 (e) and (f) Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, do hereby certify that funds required for the 2018-2019 General Fund, Stormwater Utility Fund, Civic Facilities Fund, Parking Fund, Risk Management Fund, School Fund, School Food Fund, Grant Fund and State Asset Sharing Program budgets will be available for appropriation. (See copy of communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Without objection, the Mayor advised that the Certification of Funding would be received and filed. 344 REAL ESTATE TAX RATE: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending adoption and reaffirmation of the proposed real estate property tax rate of $1.22 for every $100.00 of fair market value of such property, commencing July 1, 2018, and for each tax year thereafter. (See copy of communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following ordinance: (#41122-051418) AN ORDINANCE adopting and reaffirming the real property tax rate as set forth in Article II of Chapter 32 of the Code of the City of Roanoke and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 563.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41122-051417. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. FY 2019 FEE COMPENDIUM FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) FEE ADJUSTMENTS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending an adjustment to the FY 2019 Fee Compendium for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fees, effective July 1, 2018. (See copy of communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle offered the following resolution: (#41123-051418) A RESOLUTION amending the Roanoke Fire-EMS Emergency Medical Services fees to be charged by the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department; establishing an effective date; and directing amendment of the Fee Compendium. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 564.)  345 Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41123-051418. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. AMENDMENT OF THE ROANOKE CITY SCHOOL FUNDING POLICY: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending an amendment of the terms of the Roanoke City School Funding Policy to add as adjustments the revenues collected from The Berglund Center pertaining to Admissions Tax, including events at Elmwood Park at which The Berglund Center collects the Admissions Tax. (See copy of communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution: (#41124-051418) A RESOLUTION amending the School Funding Policy for funding the City's School Division dated May 9, 2011, and as amended, that provides funding for Roanoke City Public Schools; to clarify certain adjustments to the amount provided to Roanoke City Public Schools; and adopting the Fourth Amended School Funding Policy. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 565.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41124-051418. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ANNUAL GENERAL, STORMWATER UTILITY, CIVIC FACILITIES, PARKING, RISK MANAGEMENT, SCHOOL GENERAL, SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES, GRANT FUND AND STATE ASSET SHARING PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS: Council Member Trinkle offered the following budget ordinance regarding the adoption of the Annual General, Stormwater Utility, Civic Facilities, Parking, Risk Management, School General, School Food Services, Grant Fund and State Asset Sharing Program appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019: 346 (#41125-051418) AN ORDINANCE adopting the annual General, Stormwater Utility, Civic Facilities, Parking, Risk Management, School General, School Food Services, Grant Funds, and State Asset Sharing Program Appropriations of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 566.) Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41125- 051418. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ENDORSEMENT OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE FOR FY 2019-2023: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending endorsement and concurrence in recommendations for a certain update to the Five-Year Capital Improvements Program for the City of Roanoke for Fiscal Years 2019 - 2023 in the recommended amount totaling $204,826,495.00. (See copy of communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Ferris offered the following resolution (#41126-051418) A RESOLUTION endorsing the update to the Capital Improvement Program submitted by the City Manager in the City Council Agenda Report of May 14, 2018. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 573.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41126-051418. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle. At this point, Council Member Garland called attention to a Statement of Conflict that was read into the record at the regular meeting of Council held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, whereby he has an interest in a limited liability company that owns three parcels south of the Wasena Bridge, and still do believe that he can act fairly, objectively, and in the public interest in any discussion of the Capital Improvement Project, generally, and the Wasena Project, specifically. (See copy of Conflict of Interest Statement dated January 16, 2018, on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  347 Following comments by Council Member Garland, Resolution No. 41126-051418 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Ferris offered the following budget ordinance: (#41127-051418) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding for the FY 2019- 2023 Update to the Capital Improvement Program, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2018 - 2019 General, Capital Projects, and Grant Funds Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 79, page 574.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41127- 051418. The motion was seconded by Council Member Trinkle and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. APPROVAL OF THE 2018 - 2019 HUD ANNUAL PLAN: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending submission of the approved 2018 - 2019 Annual Update to HUD to the 2015 - 2019 Consolidated Plan for final review and approval. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Trinkle offered the following resolution: (#41128-051418) A RESOLUTION approving the 2018-2019 Annual Update ("Annual Update") to the 2015 - 2019 Consolidated Plan and authorizing the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to submit the approved Annual Update to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") for final review and approval, and authorizing the execution of all necessary documents pertaining to such Annual Update. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 79, page 576.) 348 Council Member Trinkle moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41128-051418. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ferris. At this point, Council Member Dykstra noted that her employer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia, Inc., has an interest in a lease transaction with Restoration Housing, situated at 2750 Hoover Street, N. W., the former Villa Heights Recreation Center, and read the following declaration into the record: "STATEMENT OF MICHELLE L. DYKSTRA I, Michelle L. Dykstra, state that my employer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia, Inc., has an interest in a lease transaction with Restoration Housing, a Virginia non-stock corporation, regarding property of Restoration Housing situated at 2750 Hoover Street, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia, the former Villa Heights Recreation Center. Restoration Housing sought a grant from the City's programs funded through various programs administered through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Plan will be considered by City Council today. I have disclosed the lease transaction between my employer and Restoration Housing at previous meetings of Council and I have refrained from participation in all matters involving the sale of the Property by the City to Restoration Housing. Based on this decision, I will refrain from participating in the agenda item involving the HUD Plan and budget under consideration by City Council today. 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 141h day of May 2018. S/Michelle L. Dykstra Michelle L. Dykstra, Council Member" (See copy of Statement of Michelle L. Dykstra on file in the City Clerk's Office.) There being no additional comments by the Council Members, Resolution No. 41128-051418 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Ferris and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra abstained from voting.)  349 ADOPTION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A PAY PLAN ORDINANCE: Council Member Ferris offered the following ordinance establishing a Pay Plan for officers, employees, Council appointed officers and Constitutional Officers of the City; and authorization for certain salary adjustments and merit increases and monthly stipends for certain board and commission members, effective July 1, 2018: (#41129-051418) AN ORDINANCE to adopt and establish a Pay Plan for officers, employees, Council appointed officers and Constitutional Officers of the City effective July 1, 2018; providing for certain salary adjustments; authorizing various annual pay supplements for certain officers and employees; 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 577.) Council Member Ferris moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41129-051418. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Price, Trinkle, Bestpitch, Dykstra, Ferris and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Lea declared the recessed meeting adjourned at 2:16 p.m. APPROVED herman P. Mayor L~~ s