City Council

428 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL-REGULAR SESSION November 18, 2019 2:00p.m. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular session on Monday, November 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., City of Roanoke, with Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., presiding, pursuant to Chapter 2, Administration, Article II, City Council, Section 2-15, Rules of Procedure, Rule 1, Regular Meetings, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and Resolution No. 41490-070119 adopted by the Council on Monday, July 1, 2019. PRESENT: Council Members Anita J. Price, Patricia White-Boyd, William D. Bestpitch, Joseph L. Cobb, Michelle L. Davis, Djuna L. Osborne (arrived late), 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 Kevin Kinsey, Pastor, Central Church of the Brethren. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. At this point, Council Member Osborne entered the meeting (2:10p.m.). 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 would be referred to the City Manager for response, recommendation or report to Council, as he may deem appropriate.  429 SUCCESSFUL STATEWIDE NEIGHBORHOOD CONFERENCE AND WASHINGTON PARK RENOVATIONS: Estelle McCadden, President, Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference, appeared before the Council, on behalf of the Board of Directors and Planning Committee, to express appreciation to City staff for making the State's 201h Neighborhood Conference held on September 12 - 14, 2019 at The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center a huge success. She also expressed concern with regard to lack of care of the Caretaker's Cottage in Washington Park, and asked the City to work towards saving the building since it was listed on the State's Historic Registry. Following remarks by Council Members and City Administration, the Mayor referred the matter to the City Manager for report to Council and Ms. McCadden. 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL: Minutes of the regular meeting of City Council held on Monday, October21, 2019, and recessed meeting held on Monday, October 28, 2019, were before the body. (See Minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Davis moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and approved as recorded. The motion seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL AND HEAR BRIEFINGS BY STAFF MEMBERS OR CONSULTANTS PERTAINING TO ACTUAL LITIGATION: A communication from the City Attorney requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to consult with legal counsel and hear briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to actual litigation, where such consultation or briefing in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(?), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, was before the body. 430 (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Davis moved that Council concur in the request of the City Attorney as abovementioned. The motion seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: Non e-O. REPORTS OR PLANS RELATED CYBER-SECURITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss reports or plans related to cybersecurity associated with the City's information technology systems and infrastructure, where discussion in an open meeting would jeopardize the safety or the security of any information technology systems, software program, and infrastructure, pursuant to Section 2.23711 (A)(19),Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) - Council Member Davis moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. DISPOSITION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the disposition of approximately 2.96 acres of City-owned property, located at 2607 Salem Turnpike, N. W., where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.23711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia (1 950), as amended, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  431 Council Member Davis moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. DISPOSITION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the disposition of approximately .253 acres of City-owned property, located at 0 Portland 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 2.23711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, was before the body. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Davis moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. RESIGNATION OF AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION BOARD: A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of Michele Vineyard, Director of Human Resources, as an Ex-officio Member of the Defined Contribution Board, effective immediately, was before the Council. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Davis moved that the resignation be accepted and the communication be received and filed. The motion seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. 432 OATHS OF OFFICE-BUILDING AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS- ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVOCATES: Reports of qualification of Yvonne Johnson to replace Glen Wayne Hall (Citizen-At-Large) as a member of the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals for a term of office ending June 30, 2022; and Charles Wilson as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates for a three-year term of office, commencing October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2022, were before the Council. (See Oaths or Affirmations of Office on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Davis moved that the reports of qualification be received and filed. The motion seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY: Crystal Hall, Director of Resident Services; Greg Goodman, Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator; Trayvon Levesy, Ambassador, ROSS (Resident Opportunities in Self Sufficiency), of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, appeared before the Council and presented an update on various projects, initiatives, and general operations of the Authority. Following accolades by the Council Members, Mayor Lea thanked Messrs. Bustamante and Levesy, and Ms. Richie, Ms. Hall and Ms. Watson for an informative presentation and received and filed all comments. At 2:33p.m., the Mayor declared the Council meeting in recess to be reconvened following a Legislative Committee meeting at 3:00p.m., in the Council Chamber. At 3:41 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, with Mayor Lea presiding and all Members of the Council in attendance.  433 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: RECOGNITION OF WESTERN VIRGINIA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD PROGRAM YEAR 2019 WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT FUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending recognition of the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board Program Year 2019 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds for award period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price offered the following resolution: (#41606-111819) A RESOLUTION acknowledging and recogmz1ng PY2019 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ("WIOA") funding from the Virginia Community College System, in the amount of $1,191 ,082.00, to be administered by the Western Virginia Workforce Development Board for WIOA activities, for the award period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2021. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 657.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41606-111819. The motion seconded by Council Member Osborne. After Council Member Davis commended the Workforce Board on providing various opportunities for youth, Resolution No. 41606-111819 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FOR FOSTER CARE CASE LOAD STANDARDS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of funds for Foster Care Case Load Standards from the Commonwealth of Virginia to improve the ratio of family services specialists to foster care cases. 434 (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#41607-111819) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of funding by the City of Roanoke from the Commonwealth of Virginia to be used by the City of Roanoke Department of Social Services (DSS) to improve the ratio of family services specialists to foster care cases, and authorizing the acceptance, execution, and filing of appropriate documents to obtain such funds. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 657.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41607-111819. The motion seconded by Council Member Davis. Following the City Manager's comments regarding the City's implementation plan for foster care caseload standards and maintain recommended ratio, Resolution No. 41607-111819 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne "'"""" and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Price offered the following budget ordinance: (#41608-111819) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the General Assembly, for the Foster Care Case Load Standards funding allocation for the implementation of new foster care caseload standards, 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 658.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41608- 111819. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0.  435 ACCEPTANCE OF THE SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT COALITION GRANT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Coalition Grant from the Virginia Department of Social Services to maintain existing services to the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families population. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Osborne offered the following resolution: (#41609-111819) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of an Employment Advancement for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Participants grant from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VOSS); authorizing the City of Roanoke to serve as the primary fiscal agent for the distribution of such funds to the provider agencies for services provided to the local departments of social services (DSS) in Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Franklin County, Botetourt County, and Craig County; and authorizing execution of any and all necessary documents to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 659.) Council Member Osborne moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41609-111819. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member Price offered the following budget ordinance: (#41610-111819) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Federal Government through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services for the Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Coalition Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 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 660.) 436 Council Member Price moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41610- 111819. The motion seconded by Council Member Davis and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ACCEPTANCE OF THE BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT: 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 Davis offered the following resolution: (#41611-111819) A RESOLUTION accepting federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program funding made to the City in collaboration with Family Service of 111111111111 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 661.) Council Member Davis moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41611-111819. The motion seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb. Following Council Member Davis' remarks about the positive relationship with youth and adults in the Roanoke community, Resolution No. 41611-111819 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. . ....  437 Council Member White-Boyd offered the following budget ordinance: (#41612-111819) 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 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 662.) Council Member White-Boyd moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41612-111819. The motion seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF GOODS FROM THE WILLIAMSON ROAD AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of a donation of goods from the Williamson Road Area Business Association for use by the Roanoke Police Department. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price offered the following resolution: (#41613-111819) A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of a donation of a camera system from the Williamson Road Area Business Association to the City of Roanoke in accordance with Section 2-263, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and authorizing execution of any and all necessary documents to accept the donation. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 662.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41613-111819. The motion seconded by Council Member Osborne. Valerie Brown, Executive Director, Williamson Road Area Business Association, appeared before the Council in support of the donation of the camera system. 438 After Council Member Osborne expressed appreciation to the Executive Director for the donation of the camera system that has been installed along the Williamson Road corridor, Resolution No. 41613-111819 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. APPROVAL OF A REVISEDADOPT-A-STREET PROGRAM: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending approval of a revised Adopt-A-Street Program. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#41614-111819) A RESOLUTION repealing Resolution No. 30188-081390, which adopted the "Adopt-a-Highway" Program in 1990 for the purpose of maintaining certain public rights-of-way and parks free of litter; and allowing for the "Adopt-A-Street" program to be executed fully by a contractor through the City's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems ("MS4") Education and Outreach Contract ("Stormwater MS4 Contract"). "'' (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 663.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41614-111819. The motion seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH CGI ADVANTAGE: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending execution of an amendment to the contract with CGI Advantage for a financial system tax reporting software. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  439 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#41615-111819) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 (Amendment No. 5) to the Proprietary Software License Agreement (Agreement) dated December 20, 2003, between the City and American Management Systems, Inc., to modify the terms and conditions of the Agreement to add maintenance and support services for upgraded third party products; and authorizing the City Manager to take certain other actions in connection with such amendment. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 664.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41615-111819. The motion seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER. The City Manager offered the following comments: Stormwater Utility Recognized • The Public Relations Society of America, Blue Ridge Chapter, recently held its Annual Summit Awards Banquet. • Roanoke's Stormwater Utility, in partnership with Roanoke Valley Television, won a Gold Summit Award for its "Stormwater Educational PSA" in the Public Service Announcements Category. Elmwood on Ice Opens November 27, 2019 • Located in Elmwood Park, the rink is a family favorite and provides a great opportunity to show off Downtown Roanoke to everyone who visits. • The rink will be open from November 27, 2019- February 2, 2020. • The list of fees and hours of operation at www.EimwoodOnlce.com. Drumstick Dash - Thursday, November 28, 2019 • This popular Thanksgiving Day 5K Race/Walk has grown to be the largest race in Roanoke, and will be held rain or shine on Thanksgiving morning. • Starting line at intersection of Franklin Road and Williamson Road, S. W., with the finish line at the Roanoke City Historic Market. • Proceeds from registration fees to benefit the Roanoke Rescue Mission. • Additional information online at www.drumstickdash.net. 440 ·• On behalf of the City Administration, Mr. Cowell wished everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. In addition, he hoped everyone would take time to reflect on being thankful for the many blessings that may have been bestowed upon them. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: The Roanoke City School Board submitted a written report requesting appropriation of funds for various educational programs; and the City Manager submitted a written report recommending that Council concur in the request. (For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Davis offered the following budget ordinance: (#41616-111819) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from federal and Commonwealth grants for various educational programs, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2019 - 2020 School Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 665.) Council Member Davis moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41616- 111819. The motion seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED 2020 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM: Council Member Bestpitch, Chairman of the Legislative Committee, submitted a written report recommending adoption of the Proposed 2020 City of Roanoke Legislative Program. (For full text, see report and Proposed 2020 Legislative Program on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch called attention to a revision in the report, noting the Proposed 2020 Legislative Program established eight local priorities for the 2020 session, instead of six.  441 There being no additional comments, Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#41617 -111819) A RESOLUTION adopting and endorsing a Legislative Program for the City to be presented to the City's delegation to the 2020 Session of the General Assembly; and authorizing the City's legislative liaison to advocate the positions of the City with respect to matters presented during the 2020 Session of the General Assembly. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 667.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41617-111819. The motion seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb. Following Council Member Bestpitch's note of appreciation to the Legislative Committee and Legislative Liaison for a robust and somewhat extended discussion period this fiscal year, Resolution No. 41617-111819 was adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OR ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CITY SUMMIT BUSINESS MEETING: Vice-Mayor Cobb offered the following resolution designating Council Member Patricia White-Boyd as Voting Delegate, and Council Member Anita Price as Alternate Voting Delegate for the Annual National League of Cities City Summit Business Meeting on Saturday, November 23, 2019, in San Antonio, Texas: (#41618-111819) A RESOLUTION designating a Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate for the Annual Business Meeting of the NLC City Summit (formerly National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition). (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 668.) Vice-Mayor Cobb moved that adoption of Resolution No. 41618-111819. The motion seconded by Council Member Bestpitch. 442 Council Member White-Boyd offered an amendment to the main motion that Council Member Price be designated as the Voting Delegate, since she would be a first time attendee. The motion was seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. There being no additional remarks, Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of the revised Resolution No. 41618-111819. The motion seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. MOTION AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: NATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY: Vice-Mayor Cobb thanked the Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke for hosting the International Transgender Day of Remembrance on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. LITTER IN THE CITY: Council Member Bestpitch raised concern regarding enforcement of City's Litter Ordinance. He asked the City Administration to review the cost of enforcement. Council Member Davis also commented on the litter issue and provided the City Administration with information regarding the Town of Vinton's policy on littering, and requested a report to the Council regarding its findings and recommendation. VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL: DEFINED CONTRIBUTION BOARD: Mayor Lea called attention to a vacancy created by the resignation of Michele Vineyard, Director of Human Resources, as the Director of Human Resources Ex-officio member of the Defined Contribution Board; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations.  443 Vice-Mayor Cobb placed in nomination the name of Angelia Vernon, Acting Director of Human Resources. There being no further nominations, the Acting Director of Human Resources was appointed as the Director of Human Resources Ex-Officio member of the Defined Contribution Board, by the following vote: FOR THE ACTING DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. At 4:25 p.m., Mayor Lea declared the Council meeting in recess for a Closed Meeting in Council's Conference Room, Room 451; and thereafter to reconvene at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber. At 7:00 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, with Mayor Lea presiding. PRESENT: Council Members Anita J. Price, Patricia White-Boyd, William D. Bestpitch, Joseph L. Cobb, Michelle L. Davis, Djuna L. Osborne 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 Cecil Scott, Pastor, The Vine Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Boys Scout of America Troop (First Female Troop) Pack 11, sponsored by Second Presbyterian Church. 444 CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING: With respect to the Closed Meeting just concluded, Council Member Davis 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 seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: ANNUAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK ART CONTEST WINNERS: The Mayor recognized and presented Certificates of Achievement to the 15th Annual Fire Prevention Week Art Contest winners. 2019 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: Council Member White-Boyd offered the ,..,.. following resolution recognizing Marion D. Childress, Jr., as the 2019 Citizen of the Year: (#41619-111819) A RESOLUTION naming and honoring Marion D. Childress, Jr., as the City of Roanoke's 2019 Citizen of the Year. (For full resolution, see Resolution Book No. 80, page 669.) Council Member White-Boyd moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41619- 111819. The motion seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Following accolades by the Council Members, Mayor Lea presented Mr. Childress with a ceremonial copy of Resolution No. 41619-111819, a framed Key to the City, and a personal plaque of the recognition.  445 PUBLIC HEARINGS: ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council on Monday, April 6, 1981, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, November 18, 2019 at 7:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the request of Timothy Luck to rezone property, repeal all conditions proffered as a part of a previous rezoning, and proffer new conditions for property located at 2841 Sand Road, N. E., Official Tax Map No. 3250414, from RM-1, Residential Mixed Density District, and 1-1, Light Industrial District, with conditions, to R-7, Residential Single- Family District, with conditions, the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, and Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending approval of the request as set forth in the Amended Application No. 3 to rezone to Residential Single-Family District. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#41620-111819) AN ORDINANCE rezoning certain property located at 2841 Sand Road, N. E., from RM-1, Residential Mixed Density District, and 1-1, Light Industrial District, to R-7, Residential Single-Family District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the applicant; and repealing Ordinance No. 29148 adopted June 20, 1988, to the extent that it placed certain conditions on the subject property; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 671.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of the Ordinance No. 41620- 111819. The motion seconded by Council Member Osborne. Timothy Luck appeared before the Council in support of his rezoning request. The Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wished to speak on the matter. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. 446 There being no comments and/or questions by the Council Members, Ordinance No. 41598-102119 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council on Monday, April 6, 1981, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, November 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the request of William T. Bratton to rezone property located at 2514 and 2522 Shenandoah Avenue, N. W., and two properties designated as 0 Shenandoah Avenue, N. W., Official Tax Map Nos. 2410210, 2410207, 2410208, and 2410209, respectively, from 1-1, Light Industrial District, to UF, Urban Flex District, the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, and Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) . ,., The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending approval of the request as set forth in the Original Application. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member White-Boyd offered the following ordinance: (#41621-111819) AN ORDINANCE rezoning certain properties located at 0 (zero), 0 (zero), 2514, and 2522 Shenandoah Avenue, N. W., from 1-1, Light Industrial District, to UF, Urban Flex District; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 672.) Council Member White-Boyd moved the adoption of the Ordinance No. 41621- 111819. The motion seconded by Council Member Price. William Bratton appeared before the Council in support of his rezoning request. The Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wished to speak on the matter. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed.  447 There being no comments and/or questions by the Council Members, Ordinance No. 41621-111819 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. VACATION OF CRYSTAL SPRING AVENUE, S. W., BETWEEN MCCLANAHAN STREET, S. W., AND EVANS MILL ROAD, S. W.: Pursuant to Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council on Monday, April 6, 1981, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, November 18, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the request of Carilion Medical Center and Carilion Clinic Properties, LLC, to vacate Crystal Spring Avenue, S. W., between McClanahan Street and Evans Mill Road, S. W., the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, and Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending approval of vacation of the right-of-way as requested, contingent upon the following conditions: The applicant shall submit a subdivision plat to the Agent for the Planning Commission, receive all required approvals of, and record the plat with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the City of Roanoke. Such plat shall combine all properties, which would otherwise dispose of the land within the right-of-way to be vacated in a manner consistent with law, and retain appropriate easements for the installation and maintenance of any and all existing utilities that may be located within the right-of-way, including the right of ingress and egress. Prior to receiving all required approvals of the subdivision plat referenced in the previous paragraph, the applicant shall, as consideration, pursuant to Section 15.2-2008, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, for the vacated right-of-way, either give to the Treasurer for the City of Roanoke a certified check or cash, in the amount of $629,023.00, or offset the valuation with improvements made within the public right-of-way that are approved by the Agent for the Planning Commission. 448 ... Upon meeting all conditions to the granting of the application, the applicant shall deliver a certified copy of this ordinance for recordation to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Roanoke, Virginia, indexing the same in the name of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, as Grantor, and in the name of the petitioner, and the names of any other parties in interest who may so request, as Grantees. The applicant shall pay such fees and charges as are required by the Clerk to effect such recordation. Upon recording a certified copy of this ordinance with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, the applicant shall file with the Engineer for the City of Roanoke, Virginia, the Clerk's receipt, demonstrating that such recordation has occurred. If the above conditions have not been met within a period of eighteen (18) months from the date of the adoption of this ordinance, then such ordinance will be null and void with no further action by City Council being necessary, unless extended by the Agent for the Planning Commission for an additional six (6) months prior to the end of the eighteen (18) month period. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Osborne noted a personal interest in the abovementioned public hearing matter as well as the public hearing regarding a request of Carilion Medical Center to repeal certain proffers and certain plan unit developments pertaining to 1906 Belleview Avenue, S. E., 2002 Jefferson Street, S.E., 2006 Jefferson Street, S. E., 127 McClanahan Street, S. W., 2001 Crystal Spring Avenue, S. W., 0 Jefferson Street, S. W., 2013 and 2017 Jefferson Sireet, S. W., respectively, and read the following Statement of Conflict of Interest into the record: "STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST I, Djuna L. Osborne, state that I have a personal interest in Agenda Item B-3 and B-4, of the 7:00 p.m. Session of City Council on Monday, November 18, 2019, regarding (i) the request of Carilion Medical Center and Carilion Clinic Properties, LLC, to vacate Crystal Spring Avenue, S. W., between McClanahan Street and Evans Mills Road, S. W.; and (ii) the request of Carilion Medical Center to repeal certain proffers and certain plan unit development plans and rezone certain properties, all as more specifically set forth on the City Council Agenda, because my husband is an employee with Carilion Roanoke Hospital, an affiliate of Carilion Medical Center and Carilion Clinic Properties, LLC, and my husband has no interest in Carilion Properties, LLC, and does not participate in this entity. .,,  449 Pursuant to Section 2.2-3112 of the Code of Virginia, I will not participate in either of these two matters; and ask the City Clerk accept this Statement of Conflict of Interest and that it be made a part of the minutes of this meeting. Witness the following signature made this 181h day of November 2019. S/Djuna L. Osborne Djuna L. Osborne, Council Member" (See Conflict of Interest Statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Following the reading of the abovementioned Conflict Statement, Council Member Osborne left the Council Chamber (7:53p.m.). Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#41622-111819) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a public right-of-way in the City of Roanoke located on a portion of Crystal Spring Avenue, S. W., between McClanahan Street, S. W. and Evans Mill Road, S. W., with conditions, as more particularly described hereinafter; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 674.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of the Ordinance No. 41622- 111819. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd. Maryellen Goodlatte, Attorney, appeared before the Council in support of the petitioner's application to vacate Crystal Spring Avenue, S. W., between McClanahan Street, and Evans Mill Road, S. W. The Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wished to speak on the matter; whereupon, Barbara N. Duerk, President, Neighbors of South Roanoke, appeared before Council in opposition of the vacation to eliminate through traffic on Crystal Spring Avenue, noting the vacation could potentially increase traffic onto Rosalind Avenue or Carolina Avenue, S. W., that intersects between McClanahan Street and Evans Mill Road, S. W., and request that action on the matter be postponed for further study. There being no further speakers, Mayor Lea declared the public hearing closed. 450 Following Ms. Goodlatte's response regarding a traffic study analysis having been completed, Ordinance No. 41622-111819 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Osborne was out of the Council Chamber, having noted a personal conflict.) ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council on Monday, April 6, 1981, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, November 18, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the request of Carilion Medical Center to (i) repeal all conditions proffered as part of a previous rezoning on property located at 1906 Belleview Avenue, S. E., Official Tax Map No. 4060301; (ii) rezone 2002 Jefferson Street, S. E., Official Tax Map No. 4060507, from IN, Institutional District, to INPUD, Institutional Planned Unit Development District; (iii) repeal the PUD plans as previously enacted by Ordinance Nos. 36885-101804 and 40245-051815 for 1906 Belleview Avenue, S. E., 2006 Jefferson Street, S. E., 127 McClanahan Street, S. W., 2001 Crystal Spring Avenue, S. W., 0 Jefferson Street, S. W., 2013 Jefferson Street, S. W., and 2017 Jefferson Street, S. W., Official Tax Map Nos. 4060301, 4060506, 1040902, 1040905, 1041002, 1041004, and .•. 1041003, respectively, currently zoned INPUD, Institutional Planned Unit Development District; and (iv) adopt an INPUD Development Plan for 1906 Belleview Avenue, S. E., 2002 Jefferson Street, S. E., 2006 Jefferson Street, S. E., 0 Jefferson Street, S. W., 2013 Jefferson Street, S. W., 2017 Jefferson Street, S. W., 127 McClanahan Street, S. W., and 2001 Crystal Spring Avenue, S. W., Official Tax Map Nos. 4060301, 4060507, 4060506, 1041002, 1041004, 1041003, 1040902, and 1040905, respectively, and the vacated portion of Crystal Spring Avenue, S. W., the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, and Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending approval of the request as set forth in the Application. (For full report, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The City Attorney reiterated for the record that Council Member Osborne had previously acknowledged a personal conflict of interest regarding the abovementioned matter.  451 Council Member Davis offered the following ordinance: (#41623-111819) AN ORDINANCE amending §36.2-100, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and the Official Zoning Map, City of Roanoke, Virginia, dated December 5, 2005, as amended, (i) by repealing Ordinance No. 30431-31891, adopted March 18, 1991, to the extent that it placed conditions to the property located at 1906 Belleview Avenue, S. E., Official Tax Map No. 4060301, as part of a previous rezoning on property; (ii) by rezoning 2002 Jefferson Street, S. E., Official Tax Map No. 4060507, from IN, Institutional District, to INPUD, Institutional Planned Unit Development District; (iii) by repealing the PUD plans as previously enacted by Ordinance Nos. 36885-101804 adopted October 18, 2004, and 40245-051815 adopted May 18, 2015, and the Comprehensive Rezoning in December 2005 for 1906 Belleview Avenue, S. E., 2006 Jefferson Street, S. E., 0 (zero) Jefferson Street, S. W., and 2013 Jefferson Street, S. W., 2017 Jefferson Street, S. W., 2001 Crystal Spring Avenue, S. W., 127 McClanahan Street, S. W., bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 4060301, 4060506, 1041002, 1041004, 1041003, 1040905, and 1040902, respectively, currently zoned INPUD, Institutional Planned Unit Development District; and (iv) by adopting an INPUD Development Plan for 1906 Belleview Avenue, S. E., 2002 Jefferson Street, S. E., 2006 Jefferson Street, S. E., 0 (zero) Jefferson Street, S. W., 2013 Jefferson Street, S. W., 2017 Jefferson Street, S. W., 127 McClanahan Street, S. W., and 2001 Crystal Spring Avenue, S. W., bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 4060301, 4060507, 4060506, 1041 002, 1041004, 1041003, 1040902, and 1040905, respectively, and the vacated portion of Crystal Spring Avenue, S. W.; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 676.) Council Member Davis moved the adoption of the Ordinance No. 41623-111819. The motion seconded by Council Member Bestpitch. Maryellen Goodlatte, Attorney, also appeared before the Council in support of the petitioner's request. The Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wished to speak on the matter; whereupon, Barbara N. Duerk, President, Neighbors of South Roanoke, also appeared before Council and spoke in opposition of the request, expressing concern about an increase in parking spaces and traffic concerns in the neighborhood. She again asked that action on the matter be postponed for further study. There being no further speakers, Mayor Lea declared the public hearing closed. 452 Ms. Goodlatte reported that traffic engineers set the scope for intersections studied, and what type of techniques to use. She also pointed out that a traffic analysis was done, submitted and concurred in by the City's traffic engineers. In addition, she indicated that all of the recommendations as set forth in the traffic study were incorporated into the Plans as submitted in the second request. Ms. Goodlatte also remarked that Carilion had met the neighborhood association prior to filing the Street Closure application, and that Carilion was committed to keeping the neighborhood association informed through a special website as well as continued public meetings regarding its progress. Ms. Goodlatte explained the Traffic Impact Analysis identified that traffic generated could be handled by the existing streets with improvements as set forth in the analysis, including adding a couple of left turn lanes on Jefferson Street in order not to impede the free flow of traffic and restriping in certain areas. She added that as required several intersections would be studied, not just those in the immediate vicinity, and the impact analysis was established by the City's traffic engineers, which the Carillion engineers will adhere to. Council Member Bestpitch pointed out that the Traffic Impact Analysis was detail - and specific, noting his conversation with a City Engineer about a roundabout at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and McClanahan Street, S. W. He stated there was , "" not sufficient room for a roundabout, without acquiring at least one property, which was not currently on the market. Following extensive dialogue, Ordinance No. 41623-111819 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Osborne was out of the Council Chamber, having noted a personal conflict.) At this point, Council Member Osborne re-entered the meeting (8:37p.m.).  453 MELROSE ATHLETIC CLUB, INC.: Pursuant to instructions by the Council, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, November 18, 2019, at 7:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the proposal of the City of Roanoke to lease a parcel of City-owned property located at 1015 Jamison Avenue, S. E., known as former Fire Station No.6, designated as Official Tax Map No. 4120808, to Melrose Athletic Club, Inc., used to conduct its amateur boxing program, fund raisers, and general operations, the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Friday, November 8, 2019. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The City Manager submitted a written report recommending execution of a lease agreement with Melrose Athletic Club, Inc., subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member White-Boyd offered the following ordinance: (#41624-111819) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Melrose Athletic Club, Inc. ("Club"), for the lease of a parcel of City-owned property located at 1015 Jamison Avenue, S. E., Roanoke, Virginia, known as former Fire Station No. 6 ("Property"), designated as Roanoke City Official Tax Map No. 4120808; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 80, page 679.) Council Member White-Boyd moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41624- 111819. The motion seconded by Council Member Price. The Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wish to speak on the matter. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. There being no comments and/or questions by the Council Members, Ordinance No. 41624-111819 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: None-0. (Council Member Bestpitch was not present when vote was taken.) 454 MAYORAL AND COUNCILMANIC ELECTIONS: Pursuant to instructions by the Council, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, November 18, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, regarding adoption of a proposed ordinance changing the date of Mayoral and Councilmanic elections from the first Tuesday in May to the Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years, in accordance with the provisions of Section 24.2- 222.1 (A), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, commencing with the November 2020 General Election, the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Friday, November 8, 2019; and The Roanoke Tribune on Thursday, November 7, 2019. (See publishers' affidavits on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The City Attorney submitted a written report regarding a proposal to change the date of elections for Mayor and Members of Council to the Tuesday following the first Monday in November in even-numbered years, commencing with the election date in November 2020. (For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member White-Boyd offered the following ordinance: (#41625-111819) AN ORDINANCE changing the municipal elections for Mayor and City Council from the first Tuesday in May to the November general election date in even-numbered years beginning with the general election date in November 2020 for the election of a mayor and three members of council; 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 680.) Council Member White-Boyd moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41625- 111819. The motion seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb.  455 The Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wished to speak on the matter; whereupon, the following individuals appeared before Council and spoke in opposition or support of the proposed election date change from May to November in even-numbered years: David Bowers, 335 West Church Avenue, S. W. (in opposition) Molly Dearing, 1522 Roanoke Avenue, S. W. (in support) Maynard Keller, 825 Brownwood Drive, N. W. (in opposition) Rick James, 5171 Burnt Quarter Drive, Vinton, Virginia (in opposition) Terry Durkin, 206 Williamson Road, S. E. (in opposition) Stephen Lemon, 2505 Cornwallis Avenue, S. E. (in opposition) Brenda Hale, President, Roanoke Chapter NAACP (in support) Charles Nave, President, Roanoke Republican Party (in opposition) Beth Deel, 1426 Greenbrier Avenue, S. E. (in support) Barbara Duerk, President, Neighbors in South Roanoke (in opposition) Brad McDaniel, 2514 Richelieu Avenue, S. W./See comments on file in the City Clerk's Office (in opposition) John Brill, President, Roanoke Electoral Board (in opposition) Frank Smith, 3021 Rosalind Avenue, S. W. (in opposition) Mark Lazar, 1901 Carter Road, S. W. (in opposition) Catherine Koebel, 2625 Longview Avenue, S. W. (in support) Nick Hagen, 3551 Winding Way, S. W. (in opposition) Kathy Hill, 509 Arbor Avenue, S. E. (in opposition) Elizabeth Watson, 1904 Westover Avenue, S. W. (in opposition) Peg McGuire, 1755 Driftwood Lane, S. W. (in opposition) Freeda Cathcart, 2516 Sweetbriar Avenue, S. W. (in support) Michael Hamlar, 1002 Moorman Avenue, N. W. (in support) Duane Howard, 1221 Sixth Street, S. E. (in opposition) Luke Priddy, 302 5th Street, S. W. (in support) There being no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Council Member White-Boyd noted support for changing the elections from May to November in even-years, commencing with November 2020. Council Member Price remarked that public opinion matters. Council Member Osborne was proud of the citizens speaking their op1n1on regarding the matter and supported elimination of barrier of when elections are held. 456 Council Member Davis was glad that the public hearing had been conducted by the Council; however, her position had not changed, noting additional work was warranted to discover the outcomes of elections held in odd-numbered years versus even-numbered years. She expressed concern as to why the matter was not being taken to referendum and was not comfortable voting in support of even-numbered years, but was supported of moving the lections to odd-numbered years. She also was not appreciative of the rush or to vote on moving the elections nor extending the Council Members' terms of office. Vice-Mayor Cobb was supportive of the change in the Mayoral and Councilmanic elections from Mayor to November in even-numbered years, noting his belief that there would be an increase in voter turnout. Council Member Bestpitch thought it was important to hear the views of citizens, and asked if a referendum could take place by petition or should authorization be requested of the General Assembly; whereupon, the City Attorney opined that the City Code states that Council elections shall be held in May and the City Charter also provides for said elections. He reiterated his opinion as to why the elections should be held in May 2020, and odd-numbered years should be considered should the Council desire to change the date. Mr. Callaghan felt that the Council had failed its citizens due to not having engaged in a thorough discussion of the issue over the years, and the only dialogue •• held was at the October 10 Council meeting where relevant questions were raised and no consensus had been reached. He added that without consensus and limited public input, the citizens may perceive some of the Council Members' motives as self- supporting. Following additional comments by several Council Members, Council Member Bestpitch offered a substitute motion to table the proposed ordinance and refer the matter to the Electoral Board for report to Council no later than June 30, 2020, which would allow the Council that will be seated on July 1, 2020, to determine further action. He noted the Electoral Board's review should include participation of a broad spectrum of community interests and the Board should make a recommendation on the possibility of holding a referendum. The motion was seconded by Council Member Davis and defeated by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Bestpitch and Davis-2. NAYS: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Cobb, Osborne and Mayor Lea-5. Council Member Bestpitch offered a motion to amend the main motion to replace all references of even-numbered years to odd-numbered years. The motion seconded by Council Member Davis.  457 Following additional discussion of the amendment to the main motion, Council Member Bestpitch was of the opinion that a public hearing on the amendment to the proposed ordinance was not required; however, the City Attorney disagreed and stated that another public hearing was required because the substance of tonight's public hearing would be changed. After in-depth discussion regarding the change in the elections from even- numbered years to odd-numbered years, the amendment to the main motion was defeated by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Bestpitch-1. NAYS: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-6. As ongoing discussion ensured, Council Member White-Boyd offered a motion to call for the question to end the debate. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-6. NAYS: Council Member Bestpitch-1. Having called for the question to end the debate, Ordinance No. 41625-111819 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Cobb, Osborne and Mayor Lea-5. NAYS: Council Members Bestpitch and Davis-2. Council Member White-Boyd offered the following ordinance: (#41626-111819) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining the Code of the City of Roanoke, (1979), as amended, by amending Section 2-14, Composition, general powers and duties, Article II, City Council, Chapter 2, Administration; 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 682.) 458 Council Member White-Boyd moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41626- 111819. The motion seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, Cobb, Davis, Osborne and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: 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. ROANOKE CITY JAIL: The following individuals appeared before the Council to voice concerns regarding conditions and treatment of inmates incarcerated in the Roanoke City Jail: Ross Merriam, 658 Day Avenue, S. W. Natasha Harper, 125 Bush Drive, Vinton, Virginia Mary Wheaton, 9473 Franklin Street, Ferrum, Virginia Crystal Mello, 2419 Delaware Avenue, N. W. Council Member White-Boyd inquired if the Council had jurisdiction over such matters; whereupon, the City Manager advised that jail operations fell under the Sheriff, an elected official; however, City Council could request a meeting with an elected official, noting the City was extremely limited as its authority. There being no further business, Mayor Lea declared the regular meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. APPROVED ATTEST: c~ ~· '1/1t_,~ Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Acting City Clerk Mayor