City Council

246· ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL-REGULAR SESSION August 5, 2019 9:00a.m. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in joint session with the Roanoke City School Board on Monday, August 5, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., at Fallon Park Elementary School, 502 191h Street, S. E., City of Roanoke, Virginia, with Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., presiding, pursuant to Chapter 2, Administration, Article II, City Council, Section 2-15, Rules of Procedure, Rule 1, Regular Meetings, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and pursuant to Resolution No. 41490-070119 adopted by the Council on Monday, July 1, 2019. PRESENT: Council Members Djuna L. Osborne, Anita J. Price, Patricia White-Boyd, William D. Bestpitch, Joseph L. Cobb, Michelle L. Davis 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., Elizabeth C. S. Jamison, Laura D. Rottenborn, Lutheria H. Smith, Joyce W. Watkins, and Chairman Mark K. Cathey-6. SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES ABSENT: Richard M. Willis, Jr.-1. Representing the City of Roanoke: Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations; and R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development. Representing Roanoke City Public Schools: Dr. Rita D. Bishop, Superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools; Timothy R. Spencer, Senior City Attorney and Legal Counsel of Roanoke City Schools; and Cindy H. Poulton, Clerk of the Roanoke City School Board. SCHOOLS: Mayor Lea welcomed everyone to the first joint meeting of City Council and the Roanoke City School Board in the fiscal year and called upon the new ......_ School Board Chairman for remarks; whereupon, Chairman Cathey welcomed everyone to the meeting, noted that Mr. Willis was out of town on business and introduced the newest School Board Trustee Joyce W. Watkins.  247 Highlights with regard to the RCPS+ program: Greg Johnston, Executive Director for K-5 Instruction, and Dr. Julie Drewry, Executive Director for School Improvement, provided information with regard to the RCPS+ Program noting that 3,900 students attended which was the largest attendance in seven years; and highlighted new initiatives which included a program titled Productive Struggle, utilizing students who aspire to be teachers as assistants in the classroom and a Spanish speaking program allowing students to solely speak Spanish for two weeks and visit Hispanic businesses and restaurants. Council Member Davis commented that upon attending the RCPS+ Open House event she was pleasantly surprised of the amount of great programs offered to students. Fallon Park Elementary School Project Overview: Rita D. Bishop, Superintendent, expressed excitement about the construction of Fallon Park Elementary School and introduced Martha Chester, Project Manager and Earl Shumate, Architect, Hughes Associates, to present an update on the construction of the new school. Ms. Chester and Mr. Shumate presented schematics of the newly renovated portions of the school and advised that the construction to date was beautiful and upon completion the school would be phenomenal for students. (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Update on diversity and equity in hiring/status of retention and recruitment of minorities: Dr. Bishop explained that a complete report would be available in October and fortunately the school system was full staffed. She further noted that 138 new hires took place versus 173 new hires last year and minority hiring grew by 5 percent for teaching staff. Council Member Price advised that she looked forward to reading the report in October, reiterated the importance of students relating to teachers who looked like them and inquired if the Teachers of Tomorrow program still existed; whereupon, Dr. Bishop answered in the affirmative and noted the growth of the program. Creation of a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ children and families: Vice-Mayor Cobb inquired with an increase in acts of violence and hate crimes, how the school system ensured a safe place for LGBTQ children; whereupon, Deputy Superintendent, Dan Lyons commented that the schools addressed the needs of 248 students and families on an individual basis in hope to build the culture from elementary on up and used best practices such as utilizing correct pronouns when addressing students and preferred names. Mayor Lea inquired on the status of the four new School Resource Officers; whereupon, Dr. Bishop stated that the new officers were currently in training prior to entering the schools. Taisha Steele, Director of Guidance, advised that Andrew Matzner, Gender Therapist, Clinical Social Worker and adjunct professor in the Gender and Women's Studies Department, Hollins University trained school counseling staff on how to handle gender related issues or to make referrals if issues were larger than the school system could address. Gender neutral bathrooms for transgender students: Vice-Mayor Cobb commented that transgender students should be able to use the restroom that they identified with or be provided with the use of a unisex restroom and inquired if the teachers were trained on gender matters as well. Ms. Steeled replied that the counseling staff worked with the teachers to ensure that information was evenly distributed. Mental Health needs of students: Dr. Bishop pointed out that mental health was critical and the social worker at Lucy Addison Middle School and Carilion played a big role at addressing mental health needs of students. Ms. Steele commented that the counseling staff strived to instill strength, resilience and build relationships with the students and highlighted a new initiative Collaborative Case Conferences in which counseling staff, Child Protective Services, Carilion, and other community partners confidentially discussed cases to identify and assess mental health needs of the student. Council Member Price asked Ms. Steele to identify the City schools where social workers had been placed; whereupon, she advised that Hurt Park Elementary, Round Hill Elementary, Lincoln Terrace Elementary, Lucy Addison Middle, and Noel C. Taylor Schools currently housed social workers. Council Member Bestpitch advised that he received a suggestion for lobbyists to increase funding for at-risk students and decrease the local match. •"""" Dr. Bishop retorted that the best benefit for at-risk youth was providing a great .,. curriculum, hope and opportunity.  249 Status of homeless student population: Dr. Bishop advised that the school system continually addressed the homeless student population with the utmost effort to ensure the safety and comfort of the students. Status of vocational-technical career education program: Partnerships and internships to provide opportunities for youth who are not necessarily college bound: Michelle Smith, Guidance Coordinator for ROTEC, shared information with regard to the Roanoke Technical Education Program (ROTEC) and advised that the division currently offered 13 programs as a pathway for students to proceed to the workforce, obtain an associates or four-year degree. (See copy of presentation on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Davis commented that last year in conjunction with the program, more jobs were available than students to fill the positions and she would take the information back to the after-school programs to share with the children. Current uses of social media: Based on an inquiry from a parent, Council Member White-Boyd asked for clarification on the uses of social media to promote school events, etc. Mr. Cathey advised that the schools Facebook page had been revamped offering a wealth of information with regard to daily school events and happenings. Ms. Watkins asked if there was a way to encourage parents to "Like" the RCPS Facebook page; whereupon, Mr. Cathey said he would pass that on to Justin Mcleod, Director of Marketing and Public Relations. New programs or initiatives for the upcoming school year: Council Member Osborne commented that many new initiatives had been identified during the meeting and asked if Dr. Bishop could elaborate. Dr. Bishop spoke of efforts to get the Aerospace Lab at Lucy Addison Middle School up and running, but approximately $2.5 million in funding must be raised to support the effort. She mentioned that Tom Fitzpatrick, PreK-12 Science Supervisor, envisioned the Aerospace Lab as a perfect field trip venue for all elementary school students to introduce them to the science. 250 Chairman Cathey thanked the Council for their continued support. There being no further business, Chairman Lewis declared the School Board meeting adjourned at 10:17 a.m. There being no further business, Mayor Lea declared the Council meeting in recess at 10:17 a.m., for a tour of the new school; and thereafter, to be reconvened for a meeting of the Legislative Committee. At 11:50 a.m., the Council Meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., to consider the following items for action, with Mayor Lea presiding and all Members of the Council in attendance, with the exception of Council Member Davis. VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL: A communication from Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1 ), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch moved that Council concur in the request of the Mayor as abovementioned. The motion seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Davis was not present when vote was recorded.) PERSONNEL MATTER, BEING THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCES OF THE COUNCIL-APPOINTED OFFICERS: A communication from Council Member Michelle L. Davis, 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 (1950), as amended. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  251 Council Member White-Boyd moved that Council concur in the request of Council Member Davis as abovementioned. The motion seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Davis was not present when vote was recorded.) CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2424 BRAMBLETON AVENUE, S. W.: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the disposition of an approximately 1.00 acre portion of City-owned property located at 2424 Brambleton Avenue, S. 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 (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 as abovementioned. The motion seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Davis was not present when vote was recorded.) CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23 CENTRE AVENUE, N. W.: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the disposition of an approximately .370 acre portion of City-owned property located at 23 Centre 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 (1950), as amended. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 252 Vice-Mayor Cobb moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Davis was not present when vote was recorded.) ITEMS LISTED ON THE 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL DOCKET REQUIRING DISCUSSION/CLARIFICATION AND ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE 2:00 P.M. AGENDA: NONE. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: NONE. BRIEFINGS: NONE. At 12:00 p.m., Mayor Lea declared the Council Meeting in recess for a Closed Meeting in the Council's Conference Room, Room 451; and thereafter to be reconvened at 2:00p.m., in the Council Chamber. At 2:00 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, with Mayor Lea presiding. PRESENT: Council Members Djuna L. Osborne, Anita J. Price, Patricia White-Boyd, William D. Bestpitch, Joseph L. Cobb, Michelle L. Davis 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 Jeff Wilson, Pastor, Huntington Court United Methodist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.  253 ANNOUNCEMENTS: STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS: The Mayor's Annual State of the City Address on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 8:00 a.m., at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, 110 Shenandoah Avenue, N. E. 2019 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: The Council of the City of Roanoke is accepting nominations for the 2019 Citizen of the Year. Forms are available online at www.roanokeva.gov/citizenoftheyear, in the City Clerk's Office or at each City Library branch. Deadline for receipt of nominations is Wednesday, August 28, 2019. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING: Mayor Lea announced that the Government Finance Officers Association awarded Certificates of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City's and Pension Plan Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year ended 2018 to the Department of Finance. The Mayor presented Certificates of Achievement for Excellence to the Director of Finance and City staff. SAINT-LO, FRANCE: Council Member Bestpitch, as the City's representative, commented on trip to Saint L6, France, on June 29, 2019 in recognition of the 20 1h Anniversary Sister City Celebration. He presented to the Mayor an official Saint L6 Crest with inscription and a signed declaration medallion; and noted that the memorabilia would be located in the Saint L6 cabinet in the City Municipal Building. 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 would be referred to the City Manager for response, recommendation or report to Council, as he may deem appropriate. GUN VIOLENCE PIPELINE INITIATIVE: Gary Flora, 4833 Brookwood Drive, S. W., appeared before the Council and spoke about a gun violence pipeline initiative established by former President Barack Obama. 254 CONSENT AGENDA The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered to be routine by the Members of Council and would be enacted by one motion in the form, or forms, listed on the Consent Agenda, and if discussion were desired, the item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Mayor Lea advised that Item C-1 would be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration. FY2019 CITY MANAGER TRANSFER REPORT: A communication from the Director of Finance transmitting the FY2019 City Manager Transfer Report for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2019, was before the Council. (See copy of Transfer Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Cobb moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. - OATHS OF OFFICE-ROANOKE VALLEY BROADBAND AUTHORITY- WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY-ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD- ROANOKE ARTS COMMISSION-ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION-VISIT VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE-HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD-ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY-ROANOKE CULTURAL ENDOWMENT: Reports of qualification of the following individuals were before the Council: Robert S. Cowell, Jr., as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority for a four-year term of office ending December 12, 2023 and as a Roanoke City Appointee of the Western Virginia Water Authority, Board of Directors, for an additional two-year term of office ending June 30, 2023; Bill Hume as a member of the Architectural Review Board for a four-year term of office ending October 1, 2023; Jeanne Fishwick as a member of Roanoke Arts Commission for a three- year term of office ending June 30, 2021;  255 Christopher Carver as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a term of office ending September 30, 2020; Ssunny Shah as a City representative of the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, Board of Directors, for a one-year term of office ending June 30, 2020; Aaron Washington as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Barron Wilson ending November 30, 2020; Karen Walker as a Commissioner of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a four-year term of office, commencing September 1, 2019, and ending August 31, 2023; and Sherman P. Lea, Jr., as a Citizen at Large representative of the Roanoke Cultural Endowment, Board of Directors, for a three-year term of office ending December 31, 2021. (See Oaths or Affirmations of Office on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Cobb moved that the reports of qualification be received and filed. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. RESIGNATION OF CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: A communication from the City Clerk tendering her resignation as City Clerk of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, effective January 1, 2020, was before the Council. (For full text, see copy of communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Davis, as the City Council Personnel Chair, asked the Council to postpone action on the acceptance of the City Clerk's resignation until the next regular meeting of City Council on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., in order for Personnel Committee to determine a process for filling the upcoming vacancy. 256 Council Member White-Boyd moved that action on the acceptance of the City ' "" Clerk's resignation be postponed until the next regular meeting of City Council on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., in order for the Personnel Committee to determine a process for filling the upcoming vacancy. The motion was seconded by Council Member Davis and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: ROANOKE TREE STEWARDS: David Edwards, Volunteer, Roanoke Tree Stewards, appeared before the Council and advised that the City had 68 tree stewards and activities include planting trees, educating the community on the benefits of trees, working in the greenways to keep them free of branches for pedestrians and bicycle riders. He further advised that the group achieved the milestone of 10,000 volunteer hours in ten years, a value of $204,000.00. He concluded that the next program would be held on August 8, at 3:00p.m., at the Melrose Branch Library, welcomed all to attend and pointed out that although they encounter many residents in the areas, the group cannot achieve diversity; and therefore inquired about ideas to attract diverse citizens interested in joining the group. Following several comments about the group's hard work, Council Member Price suggested using social media so citizens could become familiar with Roanoke Tree Stewards. In response to an inquiry about the next training session on pruning of trees, Mr. Edwards replied the next training would begin in January 2020. Vice-Mayor Cobb suggested handing out flyers in the target areas to engage residents, as well as attending the neighborhood meetings, and reaching out to Roanoke City Public Schools. There being no further comments by the Council, Mayor Lea thanked Mr. Edwards for the presentation and received and filed the information. , ""  257 REIMBURSEMENT AS A LICENSED AGENCY OF DMV: Evelyn W. Powers, City Treasurer, submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the reimbursement as a Licensed Agency of DMV ("DMV Select"); 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.) Council Member Davis offered the following budget ordinance: (#41515-080519) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to be a License Agent called a DMV Select Office, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2019 - 2020 General Fund and Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 521.) Council Member Davis moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41515- 080519. The motion seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. VICTIM/WITNESS PROGRAM GRANT: The Commonwealth's Attorney submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the Victim/Witness Program Grant from the Department of Criminal Justice Services in accordance with the Virginia Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act; and the City Manager submitted a written communication concurring in the recommendation. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#41516-080519) A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of a Victim/Witness Assistance Program grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 522.) 258 Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41516-080519. The motion seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#41517-08051 9) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Victim Witness Program Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2019 - 2020 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 523.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41517- 080519. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: TRAINING AND CONFERENCE GRANT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of a training and conference grant from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  259 Council Member White-Boyd offered the following resolution: (#41518-080519) A RESOLUTION accepting the Regional Fire Service Training Facilities Grant to the City from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 524.) Council Member White-Boyd moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41518- 080519. The motion seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Osborne offered the following budget ordinance: (#41519-080519) AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Fire Programs, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2019 - 2020 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 525.) Council Member Osborne moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41519- 080519. The motion seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. BLUE STAR MEMORIAL MARKER FROM WESTCHESTER GARDEN CLUB: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of a Blue Star Memorial Marker from the Westchester Garden Club as a visual display of the City's support of the sacrifices and dedication of the men and women of the Armed Forces. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 260 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#41520-080519) A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of a Blue Star Memorial Marker by the Westchester Garden Club to the City of Roanoke ("City"); and authorizing the City Manager to take such further actions and execute all documents as may be necessary to obtain, accept, implement, administer such donation; and expressing the City's appreciation for such donation. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 526.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41520-080519. The motion seconded by Council Member Price. Following Council Member Bestpitch's appreciation for the Star Marker on Mill Mountain by the Westchester Garden Club, Resolution No. 41520-080519 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. PARK LANE, S. W., STORMWATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acquisition of real property rights in connection with the Park Lane, S. W., Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member White-Boyd offered the following ordinance: (#41521-080519) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of real property rights needed by the City in connection with the Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project - Park Lane, S. W. (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 527.) ·•  261 Council Member White-Boyd moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41521- 080519. The motion seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. GLENOAK AND IVYWOOD DRIVE, S. E., STORMWATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acquisition of real property rights in connection with the Glenoak and lvywood Drive, S. E., Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price offered the following ordinance: (#41522-080519) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of real property rights needed by the City in connection with the Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project - Glenoak Street, S. E. and lvywood Avenue, S. E. (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 528.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41522-080519. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. 262 COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER. The City Manager offered the following comments: National Night Out • Tuesday,August6 • This is an annual campaign to celebrate the successes resulting from community partnerships between law enforcement agencies, neighborhood organizations, neighborhood watch groups, elected officials, and others. • The goal is to help communities feel safer, and create more caring places to live, work, play, and do business. • Specific events for National Night Out are listed on the city's website at Roanoke Prepareathon • Citizens are invited to attend the Roanoke Prepareathon and take an active role in protecting yourself, your family, and your community from disasters. o Saturday, August 31 o From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. o In the Advance Auto Parts Atrium, inside Center in the Square. ~,.., • Topics will include local flood hazards, why being prepared is important, and actions you can take at home, at school, at work, and at play to be ready. • The event is free and open to the public. • More information is available at roC!D.oke~C!U()YIJ)r_E;tJ<:J_r~;_ali1QrJ Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference • This year is the 201h anniversary of the conference o Thursday-Saturday, September 12 - 14 o Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center • The conference will include: o Information-packed workshops o Engaging keynote speakers o Neighborhood pride mobile tours o The Youth Cafe - a component specifically designed for youth ages 13 - 18 years to help engage them in their communities. • To sign up to attend, go to 'vV~"'-_yv x~nggrg and click on "Registration"  263 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN CONNECTION WITH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report recommending amendment of Budget Ordinance No. 41488-061719 adopted on June 17, 2019, regarding issuance of General Obligation Bonds in connection with capital improvement projects. (#41523-080519) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding to be provided by the issuance of General Obligation Bonds and/or Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN) for Stormwater Improvements, Civic (Berglund) Center Improvements, City-wide Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk, Streetscape Improvements, Library Renovations, Fire Facility Master Plan, Fleet Capital Replacements, Capital Building Maintenance, Transit Facility, Public Works Service Center Upgrades, Digital Radio Conversion, Fallon Park School Replacement, Fallon Park Playground, Virginia Heights Playground, and various school maintenance upgrade projects, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2019 - 2020 Stormwater Utility, Civic Center, Capital Projects, and School Capital Projects Funds; repealing Ordinance No. 41488-061719 adopted by Roanoke City Council on June 17, 2019; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 530.) Council Member Osborne moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41523- 080519. The motion seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. 264 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 2019-2028 PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN: Council at its meeting on Monday, July 15, 2019, having tabled action on adoption of an ordinance amending the Vision 2001 - 2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to replace the Parks and Recreation Master Plan adopted in 2013 with the new 2019 - 2028 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the matter was before the body. Council Member Bestpitch moved that the matter be removed from the table. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member White-Boyd offered the following substitute ordinance: (#41524-080519) AN ORDINANCE approving the Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2019 - 2028; replacing the City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Update to the 2007 Master Plan dated July 9, 2013; and amending Vision 2001 - 2020, the City's -· Comprehensive Plan, to include such Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2019 - 2028; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 532.) Council Member White-Boyd moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41524- 080519, as amended. The motion seconded by Council Member Bestpitch. The City Manager provided an overview noting that the Plan was categorized in three sections identified as one to five years, five to ten years and beyond ten years and the skate park was not previously identified in any of the three categories, but was now included in the five to ten year timeframe. He further explained that in the development of the skate park the City expected to play a role in matching funds, but the park itself would be paid for through a combination of funds or grants; and mentioned the addition of a Skate Park Feasibility Study which was submitted as an appendix to the document and incorporated the skate park into the Plan while still retaining the identified priorities. The following individuals appeared before the Council and spoke in support of the skate park: ' ... Melissa Webster, 3226 Woodview Road (Roanoke County); William Sellari, 1833 Avon Road, S. W.; Chad Clark, 2662 Willowlawn Street, S. W.;  265 Keri Garnett, 1871 Arlington Road, S. W.; and Rori Holford, 4713 Starter Lane, Salem, Virginia Several Council Members commented on the importance of public/private partnerships, repurposing current infrastructure, the lack of funding for the skate park, and revisiting the discussion at the Budget Retreat in October. There being no additional questions and/or comments by the Council Members, Ordinance No. 41524-080519 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OR ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: IRONMAN 70.3 TRIATHLON: Council Member Davis remarked about the lronman 70.3 triathlon coming to Roanoke City; that the City was selected as a three- year host, with the first race scheduled for June 7, 2020; and Carilion Clinic will serve as the title sponsor for the triathlon, which includes a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride and 13.1-mile run. She hoped for an opportunity to do the same for the skateboarders, but also show cases not only the outdoors, but hospitals. DEEPER THAN SKIN: Council Member Bestpitch reminded everyone about the "Deeper Than Skin" events on Friday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m., at William Fleming High School Dickinson Auditorium, workshop on August 10 at William Fleming High School Dickinson Auditorium from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 Noon, and an interfaith worship service at 2:00p.m., on Sunday, August 11 at Pilgrim Baptist Church. VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL: CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING: With respect to the Closed Meeting just concluded, Vice-Mayor Cobb 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 266 ' .. Meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered by City Council. The motion seconded by Council Member Davis and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: Non e-O. BLUE RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the three-year term of office of Edward Garner as a City representative of the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Board of Directors, ending December 31, 2019; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Edward Garner. There being no further nominations, Mr. Garner was reappointed as a City representative of the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Board of Directors, for a three-year term of office ending December 31, 2022, by the following vote: FOR MR. GARNER: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the four-year term of office of Linda D. Frith as a Director of the Economic Development Authority ending October 20, 2019. Inasmuch as Ms. Frith has served three consecutive terms of office, she was ineligible for reappointment; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Stephanie S. Wyatt-Jones. There being no further nominations, Ms. Wyatt-Jones was appointed to replace Linda D. Frith as a Director of the Economic Development Authority for a four-year term of office, commencing October 21, 2019 and ending October 20, 2023. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare the proper measure for adoption at a subsequent Council meeting. FAIR HOUSING BOARD: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the resignation of Antwyne Calloway as a member of the Fair Housing Board for a term of office ending March 31, 2022; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Amazetta Anderson.  267 There being no further nominations, Ms. Anderson was appointed as a member of the Fair Housing Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Antwyne Calloway ending March 31, 2022, by the following vote: FOR MS. ANDERSON: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. MILL MOUNTAIN ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy created by the resignation of Dan Smith as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board for a term of office ending June 30, 2021; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Craig Gill-Walker. There being no further nominations, Mr. Gill-Walker was appointed as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Dan Smith ending June 30, 2021, by the following vote: FOR MR. GILL-WALKER: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. ROANOKE ARTS COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to the expiration of the three-year term of office of Patice L. Holland as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission ended June 30, 2019. Inasmuch as Ms. Holland has served three consecutive terms of office, she was ineligible for reappointment; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Betsy Whitney. There being no further nominations, Ms. Whitney was appointed to replace Patice Holland as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2022, by the following vote: FOR MS. WHITNEY: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. TOWING ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the three-year terms of office of Jeffrey Robertson, Timothy Meadows and Walter Hinkley as Citizen at Large representatives (Towers) of the Towing Advisory Board ending October 31, 2019; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of Jeffrey Robertson, Timothy Meadows and Walter Hinkley. There being no further nominations, Messrs. Robertson, Meadows, and Hinkley 268 ,., were reappointed as Citizen at Large representatives (Towers) of the Towing Advisory Board for three-year terms of office, each, ending October 31, 2022, by the following vote: FOR MESSRS. ROBERTSON, MEADOWS AND HINKLEY: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the expiration of the four-year term of office of Mark S. Lawrence as a City representative of the Virginia Western Community Local Advisory Board ended June 30, 2019; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Todd Putney. There being no further nominations, Mr. Putney was appointed to replace Mr. Lawrence as a City representative of the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board for a term of office ending June 30, 2023, by the following vote: FOR MR. PUTNEY: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD: The Mayor called attention a vacancy created by the resignation of The Reverend Timothy Harvey (Citizen at Large) ending June 30, 2021; and the expiration of the three-year term of office of Cerid Lugar (Citizen at Large) ended June 30, 2019 as members of the Youth Services Citizen Board; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the names of Dina Hackley-Hunt and Melanie Morris. There being no further nominations, Ms. Hackley-Hunt was appointed to fill the unexpired term of office of The Reverend Timothy Harvey (Citizen at Large) ending June 30, 2021; and Ms. Morris was appointed to replace Cerid Lugar (Citizen at Large) for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2022, as members of the Youth Services Citizen Board, by the following vote: FOR MS. HACKLEY-HUNT AND MS. MORRIS: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION: Vice-Mayor Cobb moved to waive the City residency requirement for Christopher Carver who was appointed as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission at the July 1, 2019 Council Meeting; and Dina Hackley-Hunt as a Citizen at Large member of the Youth Services Citizen Board. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote:  269 AYES: Council Members Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 3:50p.m. APPROVED ATTEST: ·~~;::~~;d~v ~~of_~ Sherman P. Lea, Sr. City Clerk Mayor