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607 Discussion ensued with regard to the abovementioned topics; whereupon, Ms. Merchant summarized the FY18 yearend status update; reviewed the local taxes; noted that the lodging tax experienced growth due to the Volvo Corporation's temporary relocation to Hotel Roanoke and paying a significant amount of lodging taxes while there; and added that based on the revisions to the fund policies the target was to reach 11 percent by end of fiscal year 2019. With respect to Council Member salaries, Council Member Bestpitch reemphasized that it was time to consider what the State recommended for the salaries of the Mayor and Council members and to build toward meeting that standard. Mayor Lea expressed concern regarding the administration's handling of alerts to the Council regarding violent crimes in the City. Following discussion, the City Manager agreed to notify the Council via email of violent crimes and other fatalities, which may be the result of gunfire or similar foul play; and when practical (such as during normal business hours) this information will be provided as close to real time as practical. There being no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor declared the Recessed Meeting adjourned at 12:07 p.m. APPROVED ATTEST: >1'1--.......· Stephanie M. Moon .Q ·olJ,._,; Re~~'~c ~.,~-~ Sherman P. Lea, Sr. - City Clerk Mayor 608 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL-REGULAR SESSION October 15, 2018 2:00p.m. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular session on Monday, October 15, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., City of Roanoke, with Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., presiding, pursuant to Chapter 2, Administration, Article II, City Council, Section 2-15, Rules of Procedure, Rule 1, Regular Meetings, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and pursuant to Resolution No. 41181-070218 adopted by the Council on Monday, July 2, 2018. PRESENT: Council Members Michelle L. Dykstra, John A. Garland, Djuna L. Osborne, Anita J. Price (arrived late), William D. Bestpitch, Joseph L. Cobb 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. The Invocation was delivered by Vice-Mayor Joseph L. Cobb. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: NONE. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: The Mayor advised that City Council sets this time as a priority for citizens to be heard. All matters will be referred to the City Manager for response, recommendation or report to Council, as he may deem appropriate. LICK RUN GREENWAY: Jim Skinner, 2241 Mattaponi Drive, N. W., appeared before the Council and expressed concern about the lack of maintenance on the Lick Run Greenway. (See copies of photos on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The matter was referred to the City Manager for review and report to the Council.  609 ELECTRIC CAR CHARGERS: Celeste Delgado-Librero, 611 S. Jefferson Street, Apartment 701, appeared before the Council regarding the need for a public electric car charger station in the downtown Roanoke area; and limited number of electric vehicle charging stations in Roanoke City. The matter was referred to the City Manager for review and report to the Council. CLIMATE CHANGE: Truda Roper, 1831 Oxford Avenue, S. W., Apartment A, appeared regarding operational problems with the public electric car charger stations that the City owns, i.e., Virginia Museum of Transportation. (See copy of document on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The matter was referred to the City Manager for review and report to the Council. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered to be routine by the Members of City Council and would be enacted by one motion. There would be no separate discussion of the items. If discussion was desired, the item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. ROANOKE CITY SCHOOL BOARD: A communication from Annette Lewis, Chairman, Roanoke City School Board, transmitting information from the August 6, 2018 joint meeting of City Council and the Roanoke City School Board, regarding data that supports the success of the SRO program as it relates to building relationships and successful intervention, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Dykstra moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Garland, Osborne, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Price was not present when the vote was recorded.) FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE VIRGINIA'S FIRST REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL FACILITY AUTHORITY: Financial Report of the Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facility Authority for the year ended June 30, 2018, was before the Council. (See Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 610 Council Member Dykstra moved that the Financial Report would be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Dykstra, Garland, Osborne, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Price was not present when the vote was recorded.) REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: FUTURE PLAYGROUND PROJECT: Dr. Cheri W. Hartman, President-Elect, and Jenny Lee, President, Kiwanis Club of Roanoke, presented plans for its proposed signature centennial project, being the construction of an inclusive playground in the Melrose-Orange Target Area. Dr. Hartman advised that the playground constructed would serve the inner-city community. (See copies of documents on file in the City Clerk's Office.) - She pointed out that the Kiwanis wanted to maximize the likelihood that the City Council would favorably consider acceptance of the gift once finalized. Dr. Hartman highlighted the following items in connection with the recommendation: • Kiwanis Playground Project Goals • Before Picture: Vacant Plot near Library/Goodwill • "After" rendering - concept only! • Selected site - the "before" • "After" = MOTA has playground • Census tract 9 =high need area • Children of Hurt Park School - most live in Target Area (Dr. Liz Ackley - childhood obesity problem is evident) • Recommendations for Promoting Neighborhood - Level Physical Activity • Highlights of Kiwanis Playground • Unless Roanoke City Council objects: • Any recommendations?  611 Following brief comments from Council Members, Mayor Lea thanked Dr. Hartman and Ms. Lee for the presentation; and advised that the briefing would be received and filed. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: Confronting a Crisis: A Practical Guide for Policymakers to Mitigate the Opioid Epidemic The City Manager gave an update in response to City Council regarding a previous discussion last month and a request to learn more regarding the opioid and drug abuse epidemic in the community. He reported that staff had been participating in meetings with Beth Macy, a local bestselling author; the local Health Department; medical practitioners; and a group formed to discuss a Community Collective Response to the Opioid issue. (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) At this point, Council Member Price entered the meeting (2:50p.m.). Mr. Cowell shared that this crisis is a very complex issue and there is a lot of talk locally and nationally noting that the pharmaceutical companies are mostly to blame due to prescription abuse and fraud. Due to a City Council Legislative Committee meeting scheduled at 3:00 p.m., the Mayor declared the Council Meeting in recess. At 3:07 p.m., the Council Meeting reconvened, with Mayor Lea presiding and all Members of Council in attendance. At this point, Mr. Cowell continued discussion of the aforementioned briefing. He advised that focus has been on three predominant areas regarding the opioid crisis embedded within the public health and law enforcement aspect. He noted the first and long-term prevention piece is working as a community, as individuals, and families to do whatever is possible to keep folks from actually getting in a position where they are either using illegal substances or abusing legal substances and most of those prevention programs orient around education, medical and legal. He added that medicine disposal is a prevention, as well as alternative pain management options that are not opioid based and a solution ultimately will include syringe services, a needle exchange program, that would require the approval of the health department and police department along with other comprehensive drug treatment and prevention services. 612 Council Member Dykstra commended the City Manager for presenting the issue of harm reduction in a multi-faceted way. Council Member Price confirmed this was an extremely complex issue and one that requires not only City Council, also many others. Mr. Cowell agreed to report on additional ways City Council could aid in finding solutions to the epidemic locally and provide information about responses from the region. Dr. Rita Bishop, Roanoke City Public Schools Superintendent, mentioned her appointment to the Governor's Committee on Opioid Use and Addiction, and her personal agenda to discover funding. She commented on her work with Dr. Cheri Hartman, President of the Hope Initiative Board of Directors, to train staff on opioid abuse, adding she will endeavor to make Naloxone available in every Roanoke City Public School. Following an informative briefing by the City Manager, the Mayor advised that the remarks be would received and filed. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: FY 2019 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT AWARD: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the FY 2019 ,.,..,. Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Award from the United States Department of Justice. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Cobb offered the following resolution: (#41282-101518) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the FY19 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Award made to the City by the United States Department of Justice, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 61.) Vice-Mayor Cobb moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41282-101518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0.  613 Vice-Mayor Cobb offered the following budget ordinance: (#41283-1 01518) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Federal government, Department of Justice, for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2018 - 2019 Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 62.) Vice-Mayor Cobb moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41283-101518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-D. NAMING THE ROADWAY WITHIN HIGHLAND PARK: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending adoption of a resolution naming the roadway within Highland Park in honor of the late Joel Richert. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#41284-1 01518) A RESOLUTION naming the unnamed roadway within Highland Park as Joel Richert Way in honor of Mrs. Joel Richert. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 63.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41284-101518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price. Following comments by Council Members Bestpitch and Garland, Resolution No. 41284-101518 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. 614 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending adoption of a resolution in support of an application to the Virginia Department of Transportation Highway Safety Improvement Program. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Cobb offered the following resolution: (#41285-1 01518) A RESOLUTION supporting an application and authorizing the City Manager to submit such application to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Highway Safety Improvement Program in the amount of $2,175,000.00 for five (5) projects; and authorizing the City Manager to take certain actions in connection with such application. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 64.) Vice-Mayor Cobb moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41285-101518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. - ADMISSIONS TAX FROM THE BERGLUND CENTER: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending appropriation of funds in connection with the admissions tax from the Berglund Center. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#41286-1 01518) AN ORDINANCE appropriating admissions tax from the Roanoke Civic Center - Berglund Center, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2018 - 2019 Civic Facilities Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 65.)  615 Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41286- 101518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER. The City Manager shared the following comments: Hurricane Michael Response • I want to take this opportunity to thank city employees who worked so hard to respond to situations resulting from the aftermath of Hurricane Michael last Thursday. • From the 911 Center, to the Swift Water Rescue Team, to Fire-EMS, Police, street crews, stormwater crews, solid waste crews, and many others - during the storm city employees were busy addressing problems. • Even after the storm, staff worked diligently on-site at areas where flooding occurred to assess damages and clean up. • We are fortunate to have such a committed staff and appreciate everything they do to help our citizens and community, especially during crisis situations. Bulk/Brush Limits Lifted • In anticipation of an increase in residential bulk and brush amounts resulting from recent weather, the city's bulk and brush limits have been lifted for Solid Waste collections this week. • Residents are encouraged to put all items damaged by the storm to the curb for collection. Bulk and brush collection limits will be waived through Friday, Oct. 19. • Also, residents whose trash or recycling containers are missing as a result of the recent storm are asked to call 853-2000, Option 1 to inform Solid Waste Management staff. Leaf Collection • Postcards will go out in the mail this week reminding residents of the dates for the 2018 Leaf Collection Schedule. • This information also is posted on the city's website at roanokeva.gov/leafcollection. • As we near the dates for collection, additional messages will be shared to remind residents of leaf collection, which begins the week of Nov. 12- 15.  616 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: The Roanoke City School Board submitted a written report requesting appropriation of funds for various educational programs; and the City Manager submitted a written report recommending that Council concur in the request. (For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Cobb offered the following budget ordinance: (#41287-1 01518) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from Commonwealth grants for various educational programs, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2018 - 2019 School Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 66.) Vice-Mayor Cobb moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41287-101518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Dykstra, Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: MEMORIALIZING THE LATE REVEREND DR. CHARLES G. FULLER: Council Member Garland offered the following resolution memorializing the late Reverend Dr. Charles G. Fuller, longtime pastor of First Baptist Church: (#41288-101518) A RESOLUTION memorializing the late Dr. Charles Grantland Fuller, a long-time Roanoke resident and pastor of First Baptist Church for 38 years. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 67.) Council Member Garland moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41288-101518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra.  617 Council Member Garland remarked that since Dr. Fuller left an indelible legacy to Roanoke, a formal presentation be made to family and First Baptist Church. He was also willing to contact the Church and make the necessary arrangements. Following comments/suggestions by Council Member Garland, Resolution No. 41288-101518 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Council Member Price offered the following resolution appointing Xavier Duckett as a Director of the City of Roanoke Economic Development Authority, commencing October 21, 2018, and ending October 20, 2022: (#41289-1 01518) A RESOLUTION appointing a Director on the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 69.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41289-101518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. NLC CITY SUMMIT BUSINESS MEETING: Council Member Garland offered the following resolution designating Council Member Djuna L. Osborne as the Voting Delegate and Vice-Mayor Joseph L. Cobb as the Alternate Voting Delegate for the Annual NLC City Summit Business Meeting on Saturday, November 10, 2018, in Los Angeles, California: (#41290-1 01518) A RESOLUTION designating a Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate for the Annual Business Meeting of the NLC City Summit (formerly National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition). (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 70.) 618 Council Member Garland moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41290-101518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL. ANNUAL ANTHEM GO OUTDOOR FESTIVAL (GO FEST): Council Member Osborne mentioned the successful turn out at the Annual Anthem GO Outdoor Festival (GO Fest) on October 12- 14, 2018, at River's Edge Sports Complex. VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL: NONE. At 4:03p.m., the Mayor declared the Council Meeting in recess until 7:00p.m., in the City Council Chamber. At 7:00 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened in the City Council Chamber, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, with Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., presiding. PRESENT: Council Members Michelle L. Dykstra, John A. Garland, Djuna L. Osborne, Anita J. Price (arrived late), William D. Bestpitch, Joseph L. Cobb 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. The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Dustin T. Stradley, Campus Pastor, Elevation Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. At this point, Council Member Price entered the meeting (7:04p.m.).  619 PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The Mayor welcomed students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts; and presented each one with a Certificate of Appreciation and City gift. He recognized Kayla Crutcher, Special Projects Manager, SERCAP, Inc., for support of the student's volunteer efforts to work on projects in the City. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: Mayor Lea recognized Marcus and Adrian Wilson, Boy Scouts sponsored by First Christian Church in Salem, who are working on Eagle Scout Merit Badges. He presented Scout Leader George Wilson and both young men with City gifts. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council on Monday, April 6, 1981, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, October 15, 2018, at 7:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the request of New Century Community Church Inc., to rezone property located at 4221 Melrose Avenue, N. W., Official Tax Map No. 2762801, from CG, Commercial-General District, to IN, Institutional District, the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, and Tuesday, October 2, 2018. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending approval of the rezoning request, finding that the application is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, Peters Creek North Neighborhood Plan, and Zoning Ordinance as the subject property will be developed and used in a manner appropriate to the surrounding area. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#41291-1 01518) AN ORDINANCE to rezone certain property located at 4221 Melrose Avenue N. W., from CG, Commercial-General District, to IN, Institutional District; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 70.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41291-101518. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb.  620 Michael Woolwine, Agent, Hughes Associates Architects & Engineers, appeared • """ on behalf of the petitioner. The Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wished to speak on the matter. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. There being no questions and/or comments by the Council Members, Ordinance No. 41291-101518 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council on Monday, April 6, 1981, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, October 15, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the request of the City of Roanoke to consider an amendment to Vision 2001-2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to vacate the public use of a portion of Fallon Park and to release the public's right to use such portion of Fallon Park to allow the construction, operation, and maintenance of a wireless telecommunications facility to allow a temporary change of use of public property for the term of the lease agreement on leased property, being portion of City-owned property located at 502 19th Street, S. E., bearing Official Tax Map No. 4310101, the matter was before the body. - Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, and Tuesday, October 2, 2018. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending approval of the amendment to Vision 2001-2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to vacate the public use of a portion of Fallon Park and to release the public's right to use such portion of Fallon Park to allow construction, operation, and maintenance of a wireless telecommunications facility to allow a temporary change of use of public property for the term of the lease agreement on leased property, being a portion of City- owned property located at 502 19th Street, S. E., bearing Official Tax Map No. 4310101. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) .  621 Vice-Mayor Cobb offered the following ordinance: (#41292-101518) AN ORDINANCE amending Vision 2001-2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, by temporarily vacating and releasing the public's right to use an approximately 0.064 acre portion of Fallon Park (the "Property"); and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 72.) Vice-Mayor Cobb moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41292-101518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Garland. The Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wished to speak on the matter. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. There being no questions and/or comments by the Council Members, Ordinance No. 41292-101518 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council on Monday, April 6, 1981, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, October 15, 2018, at 7:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the request of the City of Roanoke to consider an amendment to Vision 2001-2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to vacate the public use of a portion of Preston Park and to release the public's right to use such portion of Preston Park to allow the construction, operation, and maintenance of a wireless telecommunications facility to allow a temporary change of use of public property for the term of the lease agreement on leased property, being portion of City-owned property located at 3137 Preston Avenue, N. W., bearing Official Tax Map No. 2100601, the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, and Tuesday, October 2, 2018. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 622 The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending approval of the amendment to Vision 2001-2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to vacate the public use of a portion of Preston Park and to release the public's right to use such portion of Preston Park to allow construction, operation, and maintenance of a wireless telecommunications facility to allow a temporary change of use of public property for the term of the lease agreement on leased property, being a portion of City- owned property located at 3137 Preston Avenue, N. W., bearing Official Tax Map No. 2100601. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#41293-101518) AN ORDINANCE amending Vision 2001-2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, by temporarily vacating and releasing the public's right to use an approximately 0.062 acre portion of Preston Park (the "Property"); and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 74.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41293-101518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Osborne. The Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wished to speak on the matter. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. There being no questions and/or comments by the Council Members, Ordinance No. 41293-1 01518 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Dykstra, Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: VAGRANCY AND CRIME IN DOWNTOWN: Wells Selbe, 3348 Grandin Road, S. W., appeared before Council to request additional law enforcement in the downtown area during the late evening and early morning hours due to increase in vagrancy and crime in the downtown area. Following comments by the Mayor and Council Members, the City Manager was instructed to follow-up and report on the matter.  623 There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Lea declared the regular meeting adjourned at 7:53p.m. APPROVED ATTEST: ~· Qh.fv\~ Stephanie M. Moon Rey~s. M ~-~~ rman P. Lea, Sr. City Clerk Mayor