City Council

624 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL-REGULAR SESSION November 5, 2018 9:00a.m. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular session on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., City of Roanoke, with Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., presiding, pursuant to Chapter 2, Administration, Article II, City Council, Section 2-15, Rules of Procedure, Rule 1, Regular Meetings, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and pursuant to Resolution No. 41181-070218 adopted by the Council on Monday, July 2, 2018. PRESENT: Council Members John A Garland, Djuna L. Osborne, Anita J. Price, William D. Bestpitch, Joseph L. Cobb, Michelle Dykstra (arrived late), and Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.-7. ABSENT: None-0. The Mayor declared the existence of a quorum. OFFICERS PRESENT: RobertS. Cowell, Jr., City Manager; Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney; and Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk. ITEMS FOR ACTION: VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL: A communication from Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1 ), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice Mayor Cobb moved that Council concur in the request of the Mayor to convene in Closed Meeting as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was not present when the vote was recorded.)  625 REPORTS AND PLANS RELATED TO THE SECURITY OF THE NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting for discussion of reports and plans related to the security of the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, situated at 215 Church Avenue, S W., pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(19), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Osborne moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager to convene in Closed Meeting as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was not present when the vote was recorded.) ITEMS LISTED ON THE 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL DOCKET REQUIRING DISCUSSION/CLARIFICATION AND ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE 2:00P.M. AGENDA: NONE. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: NONE. BRIEFINGS: At this point, Council Member Dykstra entered the meeting (9:04a.m.). Comprehensive Plan Update - Plan Roanoke (City Plan 2040) lan Shaw, Planning Administrator; Wayne Leftwich, Senior City Planner; and Brittany Gardner, City Planner, gave updates on the City's Comprehensive Plan -City Plan 2040; and highlighted the following items: • What's in it? o Traditional Elements • Housing • Economy • Infrastructure • Public facilities 626 o New Areas of Emphasis • Public Health • Equity • Regional opportunities o Six Themes • Livable Built Environment • Harmony with Nature • Resilient Economy • Interwoven Equity • Healthy Community • Responsible Regionalism • Phase 1. Mobilize (January -March 2018) • Phase 2. Learn (February- June 2018) • Phase 3. Listen (July- September 2018) • Phase 4. Interpret & Plan (August- December 2018) • Phase 5. Test & Refine (January- June 2019) • Phase 6. Finalize & Adopt (July- December 2019) • Community Input o Public Meetings o Survey • Community Response o Value o Change • Community ResponseNision • Community Response/ Strengths and Challenges • Community Response/Transportation Barriers and Sense of Safety • Community Response/Plan and Dream • Community Response/Findings • Working Groups o Livable Built Environment- Top Priority: Public Transit • Land Use • Transportation • Urban design • Arts and culture • Historic resources o Resilient Economy- Top Priority: Economy/Jobs • Economic Development • Education • Training/Workforce Development • Infrastructure  627 o Harmony with Nature- Top Priority: Environment • Stormwater/Green Infrastructure • Green Building/Renewable Energy • Climate Change/Adaptation/Resiliency • Water and Air Quality • Brownfields o Healthy Communities- Top Priority: Food Access • Food Systems/Local Food • Public Safety • Public Services • Active Living • Parks • Walkability/Accessibility o Interwoven Equity- Top Priority: Housing • Housing • Access and Investment • Education • Infrastructure • Community Engagement/Capacity Building • Placemaking/Social Spaces • Support for Minorities o Responsible Regionalism- Top Priority: Connectivity • Regional Collaboration and Coordination • Consistency/Compatibility with Neighbors • Regional Growth Areas • Sharing of Resources • Connectivity/Transit • Regional Development Vision o Establish Vision and Goals for themes o Large group and small group discussions o Meetings in: • November • December • January • February o November 1 or November 15 • Morning: ~ Harmony with Nature and Responsible Regionalism • Afternoon: ~ Resilient Economy and Interwoven Equity • Evening: ~ Livable Built Environment and Healthy Community (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 628 In conclusion, it was noted that the working group meeting would be held on November 15, 2018. Vice-Mayor Cobb asked whether the Planning Department was soliciting additional people for the working groups; wherein, Mr. Leftwich confirmed staff had reviewed the list of participants and if persons would like to participate, please contact him at wayne.leftwich@roanokeva.gov. Council Member Price thanked staff for their phenomenal engagement with the community and wanted to ensure youth participation. She mentioned the Planning Department's participation at the Fourth Annual Roanoke Youth Summit event that was held on September 9, 2018, at William Fleming High School, and the youth participants were engaged and excited about the presentations. Mr. Leftwich stated that City was working with the Superintendent of Schools to engage high school students and possibly create a youth group. Following additional remarks from Council Members, Mayor Lea noted the presentation received and filed. Roanoke River BLUEWAY Update Amanda McGhee, Regional Planner II, Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission, and Bill Tanger, Co-Chair, Blueway Committee, updated the Council on the progress of the Blueway Program. Ms. McGhee highlighted the following information: • What is the Roanoke River Blueway? • City Contribution • Program Achievements • City of Roanoke Improvements • Future Improvements (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Ms. McGhee explained the Roanoke River Blueway consisted of 45 miles of the Roanoke River, stretching through the heart of the Cities of Salem and Roanoke, continuing to the scenic Roanoke River Gorge in Roanoke County making for a unique outdoor recreation opportunity in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. She further explained the term "Biueway" was created instead of using water trail because it paralleled the greenway in an effort to draw attention to it; she also noted that the City of Roanoke contributed $5,200.00 annually to the effort since Fiscal Year 2016 to cease in Fiscal Year 2020.  629 Ms. McGhee reviewed many of the achievements and recognitions the Blueway had received, including distributing over 3,000 Roanoke River Blueway brochures throughout the Roanoke Valley providing needed information to get out on the water at an entry level. She concluded the Blueway Committee cultivated partnerships to spend the contributions and maximize the funding. Mr. Tanger spoke to the importance of marketing, wayfinding and encouraged the City's marketing staff to put together a plan that focused on the Blueway. Council Member Dykstra inquired about efforts to rebrand or re-characterize the river for longtime City residents who believe it is unsafe or dirty, whereupon, Ms. McGhee suggested education through awareness with non-profits such as the Clean Valley Council. Mr. Tanger added that continued work on signage and messaging people would also help with convincing everyone that the river was safe. Following additional comments by the Council Members, Mayor Lea thanked Ms. McGhee and Mr. Tanger for an informative presentation. He also received and filed the remarks. Melrose Library Future Reuse Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development, briefed the Council on the Melrose Library Future Reuse: He highlighted the following presentation: • New Lib~ary Project Status o Construction Proceeding as Planned o Anticipated Substantial Completion: May 2019 o Occupancy/Opening: June - July, 2019 o Current Branch to Remain Open until Operational Transition • Future Considerations for Current Branch o Exploration of City-Reuse o Inquiries from Outside Agencies o Inquiries from Affiliated Agencies o Consideration of Adjacent Land Uses and Ownership Patterns o MOTA Planning Process 630 • Property Context o Approximately three-acre site o Sloping Topography to Rear o Built in 1976 o Brick/Block Construction/Flat Roof o 6, 700 Square Feet o 26 Parking Spaces o INPUD Zoning • Location Context o Melrose Library Aerial Conceptual Drawing • Next Steps/Proposed Approach o Request for Proposals for Acquisition • Terms • Conditions • Consideration • Definitive Time Frame for Responses • Align RFP Process Timeline with Scheduled Relocation of Library Branch (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Following the presentation, Council Member Price inquired whether there had been inquiries or request for proposals for acquisition of the Melrose Library and property. Bob Cowell, City Manager responded predominantly non-profits and no private interest have come forward for business activity. Mr. Townsend interjected the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority has shown interest and Mayor Lea advised that he had recently met with the Housing Authority and they expressed concern in regards to what may happen to the property. Council Member Garland expressed concern about the property remaining empty and stated it was best to sell the property as soon as possible. Mr. Cowell stated that the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority does have programs that have viable funding options and use of the property; whereby, Mr. Townsend referenced the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the use of Horton Park. Council Member Bestpitch asked whether there were other amenities such as a basketball court, playground, soccer field or other types of athletic fields; perhaps subdivide the property. Council Member Price asked for clarification of location of greenspace adjacent to the library; wherein, Ms. Dykstra stated that recent research at the Lansdowne Park Housing Complex indicated there was not access to greenspace at their location.  631 Following the discussion, Mayor Lea stated that Council needed to prioritize needs, arrange a meeting with the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority regarding this matter and thanked Mr. Townsend for an informative presentation; and received and filed the remarks. At 10:26 a.m., the Mayor declared the Council meeting in recess for a Closed Meeting in the Council's Conference Room; 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, Djuna L. Osborne, Anita J. Price, William D. Bestpitch, Joseph L. Cobb, Michelle Dkstra 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 Rabbi Jama L. Purser, Beth Israel Synagogue. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. MENTEE WILLIAM NELMS: Mayor Lea recognized William Nelms, Director of Operations, Spectrum Media Solutions, an 11th grade student of Patrick Henry High School, who volunteered to shadow the Mayor throughout the day. 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. Mayor Lea announced that those individuals registered to speak specifically about sale of the Dumas Hotel would be heard immediately following Items 6.a. and 6.b., respectively, under Petitions and Communications. See Page 637 632 CHANGES IN THE ROANOKE COMMUNITY: Robert Gravely, 3360 Hershberger Road, N. W., appeared before the Council with regard to changes in the Roanoke community. CONSENT AGENDA The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Members of Council and will be enacted by one motion in the form, or forms, listed on the Consent Agenda, and if discussion are desired, the item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL: Minutes of the regular meeting of City Council held on Thursday, October 4, 2018 and a recessed meeting on Friday, October 12, 2018; and a regular meeting on Monday, October 15, 2018, were before the body. (See Minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, Dykstra, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. CONSIDER THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 11.813 ACRES OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0, 2839 AND 2903 PETERS CREEK ROAD, N. W., TO CARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORE, INC.: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, November 19, 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 approximately 11.813 acres of City-owned property located at 0, 2839 and 2903 Peters Creek Road, N. W., to CarMax Auto Superstore, Inc., for the purpose of constructing an automobile dealership, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  633 Council Member Bestpitch moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, Dykstra, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. AMENDMENT TO THE WILLIAMSON ROAD AREA SERVICE DISTRICT BOUNDARY: A communication from the City Attorney requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, December 17, 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 an amendment to the Williamson Road Area Service District boundary to include a newly consolidated parcel, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that Council concur in the request of the City Attorney as abovementioned. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, Dykstra, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. BLUE RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE BOARD: A communication from Debbie Bonniwell, Chief Executive Officer, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors, recommending concurrence in the reappointment of Colonel Bobby Russell as an At-large representative, commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2021, was before the Council. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that the reappointment be accepted and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, Dykstra, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. 634 OATHS OF OFFICE-PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMISSION-FAIR HOUSING BOARD-TOWING ADVISORY BOARD-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY-ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD-ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVOCATES: Reports of qualifications of the following individuals were before the Council: Savannah Taylor (Citizen at Large) and Roy Mentkow (Citizen at Large) as members of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for terms of office, each, ending June 30, 2021; Peter Volosin to fill the unexpired term of Amanda Buyalos and Jessie Coffman to fill the unexpired term of Byron Hamlar as members of the Fair Housing Board for terms of office, each, ending March 31, 2019; Captain Aaron Cook (Law Enforcement) and Chris H. Craft (Citizen at Large) as members of the Towing Advisory Board for terms of office, each, commencing November 1, 2018 and ending October 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively; Matthew Fink as a Director of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke for a four-year term of office, commencing October 21, 2018 and ending October 20, 2022; Shawn Swain and Anne S. Beckett as members of the Architectural Review Board for four-year terms of office, each, ending October 1, 2022; and Sunni Purviance as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates to fill the unexpired term of office of Christina B. Hatch ending June 30, 2019. (See Oaths or Affirmations of Office on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that the reports of qualification be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dykstra and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, Dykstra, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0.  635 REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM: Mike Altizer, Special Projects Manager, Western Virginia Water Authority, gave an overview with regard to an apprenticeship program for high school students among Roanoke City Public Schools and the Western Virginia Water Authority, highlighting the following: • Apprenticeship Program Information • Program Qualifications • Schedule of Apprentice Wages for OJT • HR and Apprentice Orientation • OJT Wastewater Treatment Operator • OJT Water Treatment Operator • OJT Distribution Technician • Related Instruction- Wastewater & Water Treatment • Related Instruction- Distribution Technician • Safety Training and Workers' Compensation • Policies and Procedures • Program Responsibilities • Standards of Apprenticeship • Work Restrictions • Forms - Student Forms and Information • Forms - Non-Student Forms and Information • 2017 ABC Need-to-Know Criteria Wastewater Treatment Operator Class IV • 2017 ABC Need-to-Know Criteria Water Treatment Operator Class IV (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Mr. Altizer advised that the program was in its second year, with ten apprentices participating. He reported that the program consisted of 4,000 hours from the students' junior year to senior year; working twelve to eighteen hours per week; pay 22 percent higher than minimum wage with a ten percent increase after 90 days; the Authority supplied all steel-toe boots and safety equipment needed; with the goal of not promising a job, but providing the education of plumbing, wastewater, meters, etc.; to set the students up with a profession. He also pointed out that two of the apprentices have greatly excelled in the program and could safely run the water filtration plant at only seventeen years old. 636 He encouraged more businesses to join in the apprentice program, noting that it would not require tons of legal paperwork and seven Roanoke County businesses were currently participating. Mr. Altizer briefly explained the CAT Simulator, a new regional training tool to save costs, access fields, improve production and create safety awareness; allowing individuals to safely gain practical knowledge and skills before training on actual machines. Following extensive details about the CAT Simulator, Training Simulators to Prepare our Current & Future Workforce, Mr. Altizer concluded that the Western Virginia Water Authority encouraged Roanoke City Public Schools to participate in the program and to help bring in new City businesses. Following accolades from several Council Members, the question was posed as to transportation for the students to the work site; whereupon, Mr. Altizer indicated that each student was responsible for their transportation and parents were made aware of prior to the onset of the program. Council Member Dykstra commented that the City needed to explore ways to support the student in terms of transportation, for many students do not have parents to transport them to and from school or a work site. Council Member Price inquired about the logistics of the program for Roanoke City Public Schools, and City Council support the program. The School Superintendent advised of the School Division's excitement of the program. She would address the transportation issue; and encouraged the Council to consider other businesses in an effort to expand the program. Following additional comments from the Council Members, Mayor Lea thanked Mr. Altizer for the informative presentation, Dr. Bishop for responding to questions; and he received and filed the remarks. COMMUNION TO COMMUNITY PROGRAM: Kevin Kinsey, Pastor, Central Church of the Brethren; and Barron Wilson, Pastor, First Baptist Church-Gainsboro, gave a presentation with regard to the Communion to Community Program sponsored by five local churches, advising the Council of their intentional communions between churches in the City of Roanoke who fellowship and discuss various strategies to break barriers. They announced the congregations meet every Thursday, on a casual basis, and in addition, a special friendship has developed amongst congregants.  637 Following positive comments from City Council Members, Mayor Lea thanked Pastors Kinsey and Wilson for their heartfelt efforts; and received and filed the remarks. CONTINUATION OF HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATIERS: At this point, Mayor Lea continued hearing citizens upon public matters. DUMAS HOTEL: The following citizens appeared before Council and spoke in support of the Dumas Hotel Legacy, Inc., acquiring the Dumas Hotel, and requested the City's assistance with discussions between the Dumas Hotel Legacy, Inc., and Total Action for Progress regarding the purchase of the Hotel: Ryan Bell, 3303 Christian Avenue, N. W.; Richard Chubb, 1417 Leon Street, N. W.; Pastor Lyle Morton, 2740 Tully Drive (Roanoke County) The Venerable Melissa Hays-Smith, 3136 West Ridge Road, S. W.; Natasha Saunders, 1830 Fremont Circle, N. W.; Shmura Glenn, 1816 Staunton Avenue, N. W.; and Martin Jeffrey, 421 Fairfax Avenue, N. W. (See copy of handout on file in the City Clerk's Office.) At this point, Council Member Dykstra left the meeting (3:56p.m.). At 3:56p.m., the Mayor declared the Council meeting in recess. At 4:06 p.m., the meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, Mayor Lea presiding, and all Members of the Council in attendance, with the exception of Council Member Dykstra. CONTINUATION OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Lea announced the Council would continue with the Regular Agenda - Petitions and Communications. ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE VIRGINIA COMPENSATION BOARD: The Clerk of Circuit Court submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of funds from the Virginia Compensation Board in connection with a digital media conference system; and the City Manager submitted a written communication concurring in the recommendation. (For full text, see communications on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 638 Vice-Mayor Cobb offered the following resolution: (#41294-11 0518) A RESOLUTION accepting Technology Trust Funds from the State Compensation Board in the amount of $99,275.00 (TTF Funds) for reimbursement of charges to be incurred by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the City of Roanoke for digitizing records, maintenance contracts for online subscriptions and equipment for the courtrooms; approving the application process for the Funds, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the required agreements and documents necessary to accept such TTF Funds, upon certain terms and conditions. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 76.) Vice-Mayor Cobb moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41294-110518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) Vice-Mayor Cobb offered the following budget ordinance: (#41295-110518) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia for a digital media conference system as set forth by the State Compensation Board, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2018 - 2019 General Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 77.) Vice-Mayor Cobb moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41295-110518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Cobb, Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.)  639 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: PUBLIC ART FOR NEW MELROSE LIBRARY PATIO Susan Jennings, Arts and Culture Coordinator, shared information regarding the placement of artwork on the newly renovated Melrose Branch Library Patio. She called attention to the following items: • Project Timeline • Selection Panel Members • Napoleon Jones-Henderson • Rhapsody in Knowledge (working title) • Outside View- Side Walkway • Example of Single Art Element • Bird's Eye View of Art Placement (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) She summarized the process stating that Roanoke Arts Commission issued a Request for Qualifications in August 2018, which received 77 responses; with a selection panel short-listed to two finalists who responded to a Request for Proposal and participated in phone interviews; and awarded the proposal to Napoleon Jones- Henderson. She further advised that Mr. Jones-Henderson had been an artist since 1963 having studied in Paris and was one of the early active members of the Chicago Black Arts Movement; the working title of the artwork was Rhapsody in Knowledge, which consisted of enamel on steel with four elements in the landscaping around the patio at the library. She added that Mr. Jones-Henderson would conduct several mutigenerational workshops in Roanoke to engage the community and to determine the final design elements. Following an inquiry from Council Member Price with regard to the time and place of the community workshops, Ms. Jennings noted that the workshops were tentatively scheduled for November - December 2018, with the location to be determined. Council Member Price suggested that the workshops be conducive to the Melrose area and perhaps be held in the Community Solution Community Room. 640 In conclusion, Ms. Jennings advised that the Roanoke Arts Commission, with City Council's concurrence in the recommendation of the Selection Panel to contract with Napoleon Jones-Henderson to conduct community workshops, design and install art work outside the Melrose Branch Library, subject to the approval of the final design by the Roanoke Arts Commission. There being no additional comments by the Council Members, Vice-Mayor Cobb moved that the Council concur in the recommendation of the Selection Panel that the City contract with Napoleon Jones-Henderson to conduct community workshops, design and install artwork outside the Melrose Branch Library, subject to the approval of the final design by the Roanoke Arts Commission. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: ACCEPTANCE OF THE BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funds from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Positive Action in Roanoke Project. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price offered the following resolution: (#41296-110518) A RESOLUTION accepting federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program funding made to the City in collaboration with Family Service of Roanoke Valley, from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in connection with the "Positive Action in Roanoke" project, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 77.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41296-110518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.)  641 Council Member Price offered the following budget ordinance: (#41297-110518) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the U.S. Department of Justice Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, as provided by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Positive Action Program, 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 78.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41297-110518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2018 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds from the United States Department of Justice for the Police Brigade Safety Program; and additional facility cameras in the Roanoke City Jail. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Cobb offered the following resolution: (#41298-110518) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the FY 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program made to the City of Roanoke 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 79.) 642 Vice-Mayor Cobb moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41298-110518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) Vice-Mayor Cobb offered the following budget ordinance: (#41299-110518) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Federal government, Department of Justice, for the Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, 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 80.) Vice-Mayor Cobb moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41299-110518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) ACCEPTANCE OF THE UNITED WAY OF ROANOKE VALLEY REHOUSING YOUTH FOR SUCCESS IN EDUCATION GRANT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the United Way of Roanoke Valley Rehousing Youth for Success in Education Grant to house the families of homeless children in the Roanoke Valley. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  643 Council Member Price offered the following resolution: (#41300-11 0518) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of a RYSE grant from the United Way of Roanoke Valley to the City of Roanoke on behalf of the City's Department of Human Services, to be used to facilitate the provision of housing for the families of homeless children in the Roanoke Valley who are not qualified for other types of housing assistance, 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. 80, page 81.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41300-110518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) Council Member Price offered the following budget ordinance: (#41301-110518) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from United Way Roanoke Valley to house the families of homeless children in the Roanoke Valley who are not qualified for other types of housing assistance, 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 82.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41301-110518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) 644 BUILDING REGULATIONS AND FIRE PREVENTION CODE: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending an amendment to the City Code regarding building regulations and Fire Prevention Code. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#41302-110518) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 7-5, Adopted where copies filed, Article II, Building Code, of Chapter 7, Building Regulations, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to adopt the newest version of the Uniform Statewide Building Code; 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. 80, page 82.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41302-11 0518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price. Following comments by Council Member Bestpitch, Ordinance No. 41302- 110518 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) Vice-Mayor Cobb offered the following ordinance: (#41303-110518) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 12-16, Adoption of Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, Article I, In General, of Chapter 12, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to adopt the newest version of the Statewide Fire Prevention Code; 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. 80, page 84.)  645 Vice-Mayor Cobb moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41303-110518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA FOR THE KINSHIP GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Kinship Guardianship Program as set forth by the General Assembly. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Cobb offered the following resolution: (#41304-11 0518) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of funding for the Kinship Guardianship Program (KinGAP) to the City of Roanoke from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VOSS) to be used by the City of Roanoke Department of Social Services (DSS) to facilitate the long term placement and support of children who are in foster care with relatives in their extended family when returning home or adoption are not appropriate goals, and authorizing the acceptance, execution, and filing of appropriate documents to obtain such funds, upon certain terms and conditions. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 86.) Vice-Mayor Cobb moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41304-110518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) 646 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#41305-110518) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the implementation of the Kinship Guardian Program (KinGAP) as set forth by the Virginia General Assembly, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2018 - 2019 General Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 87.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41305-110518. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM VISIT VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE FOUNDATION: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of a donation from Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Foundation. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#41306-110518) A RESOLUTION accepting and expressing appreciation for the donation of $9,500.00 from Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Foundation (WBRF) to the City to assist in the purchase of "Hill Climb," by Jim Collins, a sculpture in the Elmwood Art Walk show, "City on the Move." (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 87.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41306-110518. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. . .. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.)  647 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#41307-110518) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Foundation to purchase Hill Climb, a sculpture in Art Walk in Elwood Park, 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 88.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41307-110518. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of additional Virginia Department of Transportation funds for Phase 2 of the Tinker Creek Greenway Trail Project. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#41308-110518) A RESOLUTION accepting Regional Surface Transportation, Revenue Sharing, and Transportation Alternatives Funds from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to help fund both the engineering and construction of the second phase of the Tinker Creek Greenway Trail; and authorizing execution of any required documents on behalf of the City in connection with such funds under certain conditions. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 89.) 648 Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41308-110518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) FY19 AND FY20 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM AWARD: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of FY19 and FY20 Virginia Department of Transportation Revenue Sharing Program Award for new projects. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Cobb offered the following resolution: (#41309-110518) A RESOLUTION accepting the FY19 and FY20 Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) award of Transportation Revenue Sharing Program Funds (Revenue Sharing Funds) to the City in the total amount of $8,851,133.00 to be allocated among three Projects; authorizing the City Manager to execute VDOT Appendix A documents for Revenue Sharing Funds for the Projects set forth below, which will require the City to provide matching funds of $8,851, 133.00; and authorizing the City Manager to take certain other actions in connection with the above matters and Projects. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 90.) Vice-Mayor Cobb moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41309-110518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.)  649 Council Member Osborne offered the following budget ordinance: (#41310-110518) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Virginia Department of Transportation Funds to the Roanoke River Greenway Bridge the Gap, Huntington Boulevard, and Stormwater projects, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2018 - 2019 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 92.) Council Member Osborne moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41310-110518. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) FIRE STATION NO. 7 PROJECT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending authorization for acquisition of real property rights needed in conjunction with the proposed Fire Station No. 7 project. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price offered the following ordinance: (#41311-110518) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of real property rights needed by the City in connection with the proposed Fire Station No. 7 Project ("Project"); authorizing City staff to acquire such property rights by negotiation for the City; authorizing the City Manager to execute appropriate acquisition documents; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 93.) 650 Council Member Price moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41311-110518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) ACCEPTANCE OF THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Hazardous Materials funds for the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: {#41312-11 0518) A RESOLUTION accepting the Virginia Department of Emergency Management HAZMAT Grant to the City from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 95.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41312-110518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.)  651 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#41313-110518) 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 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 96.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41313-110518. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: Non e-O. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) ROANOKE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FY 2018-2019 CATEGORICAL BUDGET: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending amendment to the Roanoke City Public Schools FY 2018 - 2019 categorical budget. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price offered the following budget ordinance: (#41314-110518) AN ORDINANCE to adopt an amendment to the 2018- 2019 School Board Categorical Budget, amending and reordaining certain sections of the School General Fund Appropriation and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 96.) 652 Council Member Price moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41314-110518. The motion was seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER. The City Manager offered the following comments: Valley Metro Fare-Free Day • On November 6, Election Day, Valley Metro transportation will be fare-free on all fixed route service routes and STAR paratransit service. • This special promotion will enable citizens to utilize transit services to access polling locations within the City of Roanoke. • Fare-Free Day is also a good opportunity for those who do not normally use Valley Metro Services to try transit. • More information is available at www.valleymetro.com. Virginia Veterans Parade • Saturday, November 10, 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Downtown Roanoke. • Parade participants include military units from across Virginia, military marching units and individual veterans accompanied by military, college and high school bands. • This parade is one of the largest Veterans events in Virginia. Leaf Collection Program • Collection starts next week on your regular trash collection day. • Postcards with this year's Leaf Collection Schedule were mailed to all city residents. • The city will collect an unlimited number of biodegradable paper bags filled with leaves, placed at the curb, on the following weeks: o November 12-15 o November 26-29 o December 3-6 o December 10-13 • No collection the week of November 19 (Thanksgiving week). • Bulk and brush collection will continue on leaf collection weeks.  653 • More information about leaf collection is available at www.roanokeva.gov/leafcollection or by calling Solid Waste Management at 853-2000, Option 1. Roanoke Retains Top Digital City Status • The Center for Digital Government has announced the winners of the 2018 Digital Cities Survey. Once again, the City of Roanoke ranked in the Top 10 Digital Cities for the 75,000 to 124,999 population category. • The organization is a national research and advisory institute focused on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. • Roanoke was recognized for its: o Focus on strategy, shifting from a five-year strategic plan to one that is updated annually. o Use of the Lean Six Sigma methodology to evaluate business processes for the best way forward as far as efficiency is concerned. o Comprehensive social media activity with more than 50 accounts and a digital community size that exceeds 218,000 followers. o Expansion of its broadband connectivity to support local education and public libraries. o Installation of more resilient infrastructure. o Increase in the use of data analytics to measure overall performance and assist city police with crime analysis. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OR ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE. MOTION AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: 2018 CIAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Mayor Lea announced the 2018 CIAA Football Championship at the Salem Stadium on Saturday, November 10, at 1:00 p.m. 1QQTH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WAR 1: In honor of Veterans' Day, Council Member Bestpitch announced the City of Roanoke collaborated with the Roanoke Valley Veterans' Council for a tree planting in commemoration of the 1ooth Anniversary of World War I on Friday, November 9 at 10:00 a.m., at Argonne Circle, S. W. (Old Southwest/304 King George Avenue, S. W.). He acknowledged a $1,000.00 donation "' from Home Depot for twelve additional trees to be planted throughout the City. 654 VOTE: Council Member Bestpitch also encouraged citizens to vote on Tuesday, November 6; and for questions about voting precincts, contact the Registrar's Office at (540) 853-2281; and for transportation to the voter polls, call (844) 482-8683. ROANOKE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION: Vice-Mayor Cobb commended the Roanoke Women's Foundation for their investment in the community; and he announced the Taubman Museum of Art celebrated its 1Oth Anniversary. VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL: See below. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING: With respect to the Closed Meeting just concluded, Council Member Garland moved that each Member of City Council certify to the best of his or her knowledge that: ( 1) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and (2) only such public business matters as were identified in any motion by which any Closed Meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered by City Council. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb, and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) BLUE RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the four-year term of office of Lew Bishop as a City representative of the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors ending December 31, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Lew Bishop. There being no further nominations, Mr. Bishop was reappointed as a City representative of the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors for a term of four years ending December 31, 2022, by the following vote: FOR MR. BISHOP: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-6. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.)  655 CITY OF ROANOKE PENSION PLAN: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the resignation of Michael Shockley as a City employee member of the Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan, ending June 30, 2020; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Reeves Bryant (R.B.) Lawhorn, Jr., Budget Administrator. There being no further nominations, Mr. Lawhorn was appointed as a City employee member of the Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan, to fill the unexpired term of office of Michael Shockley ending June 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR MR. LAWHORN: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-6. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the three-year term of office of Michael Woolwine as member of the Board of Zoning Appeals ending December 31, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Robert Clement. There being no further nominations, Mr. Clement was appointed to replace Michael Woolwine as member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of office of three years, commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2021, by the following vote: FOR MR. CLEMENT: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-6. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) 656 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the four-year terms of office of Kermit "Kit" Hale, Angela S. Penn and Anthony Marc Russell as members of the City Planning Commission ending December 31, 2018. Inasmuch as Ms. Penn having served three consecutive terms of office, she is not eligible for reappointment; whereupon, Mayor Lea opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of Kermit "Kit" Hale, Pamela Smith and Frank Martin, Ill. There being no further nominations, Mr. Hale was reappointed; Ms. Smith was appointed to replaced Anthony Marc Russell and Mr. Martin was appointed to replace Angela S. Penn, as members of the City Planning Commission for terms of office of four years, each, commencing January 1, 2019, and ending December 31, 2022, by the following vote: FOR MESSRS. HALE AND MARTIN, AND MS. SMITH: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-6. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) COURT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAM REGIONAL COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD: The Mayor called attention to a communication of the Director of the Court and Community Services advising of the resignation of the Honorable Onzlee Ware as the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court representative of the Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Criminal Justice Board ending June 30, 2020; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of the Honorable Frank W. Rogers, Ill, Judge, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. There being no further nominations, Judge Rogers was appointed as the Juvenile Domestic and Relations District Court representative of the Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Criminal Justice Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Judge Onzlee Ware ending June 30, 2020, by the following vote: FOR JUDGE ROGERS: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-6. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.)  657 HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the four-year term of office of Thomas Powers as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board ending November 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of LaKeevia Sinkford. There being no further nominations, Ms. Sinkford was appointed to replace Thomas Powers as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board for a term of office of four years, commencing December 1, 2018, and ending November 30, 2022, by the following vote: FOR MS. SINKFORD: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-6. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that the City residency requirement for Ms. Sinkford be waived in this instance. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the expiration of the three-year term of office of Patrick D. Crandall as a Citizen at Large member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission ended June 30, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Colleen Bums. There being no further nominations, Ms. Burns was appointed to replace Patrick D. Crandall as a Citizen at Large member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a term of office ending June 30, 2021, by the following vote: FOR MS. BURNS: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-6. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) 658 ROANOKE CULTURAL ENDOWMENT: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the three-year term of office of Sherman P. Lea, Jr., as a Citizen at Large representative of the Roanoke Cultural Endowment, Board of Directors, ending December 31, 2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Sherman P. Lea, Jr. There being no further nominations, Mr. Lea was reappointed as a Citizen at Large representative of the Roanoke Cultural Endowment, Board of Directors, for a term of office of three years ending December 31, 2021, by the following vote: FOR MR. LEA: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-6. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) ROANOKE REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION: The Mayor advised that the initial appointment of Dr. N. L. Bishop, the New River Valley representative of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission, was for a three-year term of office instead of a four year term; whereupon, Council Member Bestpitch moved that Dr. Bishop be appointed for an additional one-year term of office, commencing March 10, 2021 and ending March 9, 2022. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: FOR MR. BISHOP: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-6. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) ROANOKE VALLEY RESOURCE AUTHORITY: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the resignation of Michael Shockley as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority ending December 31 ,2018; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Jeffrey Powell.  659 There being no further nominations, Mr. Powell was appointed as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority to fill the unexpired term of office of Michael Shockley ending December 31, 2018; and thereafter, to serve a term of office of four years ending December 31, 2022, by the following vote: FOR MR. POWELL: Council Members Garland, Osborne, Price, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-6. (Council Member Dykstra was absent.) There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Lea declared the Council meeting adjourned at 4:59 p.m. APPROVED ATTEST: ~ t'r). h"t: ~r-.J~~ Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, ~~ ~;_\: le-· Sherman P. Lea, Sr. City Clerk Mayor