City Council

50 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL-REGULAR SESSION September 8, 2020 9:00a.m. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular session on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., City of Roanoke, with Vice-Mayor Joseph L. Cobb 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. 41772-070620 adopted by the Council on Monday, July 6, 2020. PRESENT: Council Members Michelle L. Davis, Anita J. Price, Patricia White-Boyd, William D. Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Joseph L. Cobb-5. ABSENT: Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., and Council Member Djuna L. Osborne-2. The Vice-Mayor declared the existence of a quorum. OFFICERS PRESENT: Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager; Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney; and Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk. ITEMS FOR ACTION: VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL: A communication from Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1 ), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price moved that Council concur in the request of the Mayor as abovementioned. The motion seconded by Council Member Davis and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea and Council Member Osborne were absent.)  51 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.) 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 Davis, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea and Council Member Osborne were absent.) CANDIDATES FOR CITY ATTORNEY: 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, the interviewing candidates for the position of Roanoke City Attorney, 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 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 Davis, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea and Council Member Osborne were absent.) 52 DISPOSITION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the disposition of City-owned property and/or the acquisition of real property by the City, located at 0 Lewiston 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.) Council Member Davis 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 Davis, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea and Council Member Osborne were absent.) ITEMS LISTED ON THE 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL DOCKET REQUIRING DISCUSSION/CLARIFICATION AND ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE 2:00P.M. AGENDA: NONE. - TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: Council Member Bestpitch recommended the adoption of a resolution requesting Lee Enterprises to establish a regional hub for design work. BRIEFINGS: NONE. At 9:08 a.m., the Vice-Mayor declared the Council meeting in recess for a Legislative Committee meeting. At 9:43a.m., the Vice-Mayor declared the Council meeting in recess for a Closed Meeting in the Council's Conference Room, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building. At 2:00 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, with Vice-Mayor Cobb presiding.  53 PRESENT: Council Members Michelle L. Davis, Djuna L. Osborne, Anita J. Price, Patricia White-Boyd, William D. Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Joseph L. Cobb-6. ABSENT: Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.-1. The Vice-Mayor declared the existence of a quorum. OFFICERS PRESENT: Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager; Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney; and Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk. The Invocation was delivered by Rabbi Kathy Cohen, Temple Emmanuel Reform Congregation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Vice-Mayor Cobb. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING: Vice-Mayor Cobb announced that the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year ended 2019. Vice-Mayor presented the plaques to Amelia Merchant, Director of Finance. 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. CITY CRIME: Shaheed Omar, 927 Wasena Avenue, S. W., appeared before the Council regarding concerns about guns, drugs and gangs in the City. HONORING HOMICIDE VICTIMS: Ryan Reilly, 210 North Eddie Street, Tullahoma, Tennessee, appeared before the Council to bring awareness to the suffering of homicide victims and the purchase of ceramic stars in their memory. MISCELLANEOUS: Barbara Duerk, 2607 Rosalind Avenue, S. W., appeared before the Council about the good, bad, and the ugly. 54 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. PUBLIC HEARING: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council ratify the action to schedule a public hearing and advertise a public comment period to amend the 2019 HUD Annual Action Plan. (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 White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY: Annual report of the Western Virginia Water Authority for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, was before the Council. (See copy of Annual Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Davis moved that the Annual Report be received and filed. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.)  55 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ROANOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD: Annual report of the Roanoke Public Library Advisory Board for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, was before the Council. (See copy of Annual Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Davis moved that the Annual Report be received and filed. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY: Annual report of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, was before the Council. (See copy of Annual Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Davis moved that the Annual Report be received and filed. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) ANNUAL REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE: Annual report of the Audit Committee for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, was before the Council. (See copy of Annual Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Davis moved that the Annual Report be received and filed. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) 56 AUDIT COMMITTEE MINUTES: Minutes of the Audit Committee held on - Wednesday, March 4, 2020, was before the Council. (See Minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Davis moved that the minutes be received and filed. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) OATHS OF OFFICE-COURT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAM REGIONAL COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD-ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY-CITY PLANNING COMMISSION- HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD-ROANOKE ARTS COMMISSION-VISIT VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE, BOARD OF DIRECTORS-ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION-ROANOKE VALLEY BROADBAND AUTHORITY: Reports of qualifications of the following individuals were before the Council: The Honorable Hilary Griffith as the Juvenile Domestic and Relations Court representative of the Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Criminal Justice Board for a three-year term of office, commencing July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2023; Edward Garner and Duane Smith as Commissioners of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for four-year terms of office, each, commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2024; James Smith and Karri Atwood as members of the City Planning Commission for four-year terms of office, each, commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2024; Paula Prince and Jash Bansal as members of the Human Services Advisory Board for four-year terms of office, each, commencing December 1, 2020 and November 30, 2024; Valerie Brown as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission for a three- year term of office, commencing July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2023;  57 Ssunny Shah as a City representative of the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, Board of Directors, for a one-year term of office, commencing July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021; Samuel Lionberger, Ill, as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a three-year term of office commencing October 1, 2020 and September 30, 2023; and Michael McEvoy as a Citizen at Large representative of the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority for a four-year term of office ending December 12,2021. (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 White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY: A communication from the City Attorney requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, September 21, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager may determine, in his discretion, to convey City-owned property located at 0 Lewiston Street, N. W., to James C. Thompson. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Davis moved that the request of the City Attorney be received and filed. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) 58 REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS: CITY'S 2019 HUD ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: Pursuant to instructions by the Council, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for Monday, September 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, for consideration of proposed amendments to the City's 2019 HUD Annual Action Plan, the matter was before the body. Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke Times on Friday, August 21, 2020. (See publisher's affidavit on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The Vice-Mayor inquired if there were persons present who wished to speak on the matter; there being none, he declared the public hearing closed. The Vice-Mayor announced that City Council would adopt a measure in connection with the amendment at its regular meeting to be held on Monday, September 21, at 2:00p.m. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: FY2021 "FOUR-FOR-LIFE" GRANT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the FY2021 "Four-For-Life" Grant for Emergency Medical Services from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  59 Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution: (#41850-090820) A RESOLUTION accepting the FY2021 "Four for Life" Grant for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) made to the City of Roanoke by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 81, page 338.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41850-090820. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#41851-090820) AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from the Virginia Department of Health for the purpose of purchasing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training, equipment and supplies, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2020 - 2021 Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 81, page 339.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41851- 090820. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) 60 FISCAL YEAR 2020 CORONAVIRUS AID RELIEF FUND: The City Manager submitted a written communication acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act - Coronavirus Relief Funds for the Board of Elections. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price offered the following resolution: (#41852-090820) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds from The Virginia Department of Elections, which provides financial aid to families and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, for the City of Roanoke Board of Elections, authorizing acceptance of the funds, and execution of documents to obtain such funds. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 81, page 340.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41852-090820. The motion seconded by Council Member Davis and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) Council Member White-Boyd offered the following budget ordinance: (#41853-090820) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Virginia Department of Elections for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)- Coronavirus Relief Fund, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2020 - 2021 Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 81, page 341.)  61 Council Member White-Boyd moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41853-090820. The motion seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) FISCAL YEAR 2020 CORONAVIRUS AID RELIEF FUND: The City Manager submitted a written communication for de-appropriation of Fiscal Year 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act- Provider Relief Funds. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following budget ordinance: (#41854-090820) AN ORDINANCE to de-appropriate funding from the United States Treasury for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) - Provider Relief Fund, 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. 81, page 342.) Council Member Bestpitch moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41854- 090820. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) GAR NAND BRANCH STREAM RESTORATION PROJECT: The City Manager submitted a written communication for acquisition of real property rights in connection with the Garnand Branch at Garden City Boulevard Stream Restoration Project. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 62 - Council Member White-Boyd offered the following ordinance: (#41855-090820) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of real property rights needed by the City in connection with the Garnand Branch at Garden City Boulevard Stream Restoration Project (Project); authorizing City staff to acquire such property rights by negotiation for the City; authorizing the City Manager to execute appropriate acquisition documents; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 81, page 343.) Council Member White-Boyd moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41855- 090820. The motion seconded by Council Member Osborne and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY: The City Manager submitted a written communication for execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property located at 23 Centre Avenue, N. W. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Bestpitch offered the following ordinance: (#41856-090820) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Purchase and Sale of Real Property dated January 22, 2020 (the "Contract") between the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the "City"), and Roanoke Higher Education Authority (("RHEA"), which proposed Contract provided that the City, as the owner of certain real property of approximately 0.2684 acres, together with improvements thereon, situated at 23 Centre Avenue, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia, designated as Official Tax Map No. 2013016 ("City Parcel"); upon certain terms and conditions; authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to perform, effectuate, administer, and enforce the proposed Amendment No. 1 and Contract; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 81, page 344.)  63 Council Member Bestptich moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41856-090820. The motion seconded by Council Member Davis and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) AMENDMENT TO THE FIRST REINSTATED AGREEMENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE: The City Manager submitted a written communication for execution of Amendment No. 2 to the First Reinstated Agreement for the Exchange of Real Estate dated September 17, 2019, between the City and Greater Roanoke Transit Company. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price offered the following ordinance: (#41857 -090820) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the First Reinstated Agreement for the Exchange of Real Estate between the City of Roanoke, Virginia and Greater Roanoke Transit Company dated ... September 17, 2019 ("Agreement") to provide for (i) the sale and transfer of the GRTC Relocation Parcels, as described below, to Greater Roanoke Transit Company ("GRTC") from the City of Roanoke, Virginia ("City"), and (ii) the acquisition of Campbell Court, as described below, by the City from GRTC; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 81, page 346.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41857-090820. The motion seconded by Council Member Bestptich and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) 64 AMENDMENT TO THE FIRST REINSTATEDAGREEMENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE: The City Manager submitted a written communication for execution of Amendment No. 2 to the First Reinstated Agreement for the Exchange of Real Estate dated September 17, 2019, between the City and Rutherfoord Partners, LLC. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member White-Boyd offered the following ordinance: (#41858-090820) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the First Reinstated Agreement for the Exchange of Real Estate between the City of Roanoke, Virginia ("City) and Rutherfoord Partners, LLC ("Developer") dated September 17, 2019 ("Agreement") to provide for (i) the sale and transfer of Campbell Court, as described below, from the City to Developer; and (ii) the acquisition of the Future Rail Station Parcels, as described below, by the City from Developer; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 81, page 348.) Council Member White-Boyd moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41858- 090820. The motion seconded by Council Member Bestpitch and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER. The City Manager offered the following comments: Solid Waste Collection Schedule Changes • Citizens are reminded, because City offices were closed on Monday for the Labor Day holiday, all residential/commercial solid waste collection will be delayed one day this week. National Preparedness Month • The City of Roanoke, in partnership with WDBJ-7, is recognizing September as National Preparedness Month with Roanoke's Prepareathon campaign. • Online resources will be posted all month long on social media featuring stories, trainings, and webinars on flood awareness and emergency preparedness.  65 • Also, to help educate citizens about the importance of flood preparedness, the City invites those impacted by the Flood of 1985 to share their story - let us know what happened, and what short- and long-term effects the event had on your life. • Please send stories and content (pictures and video) to Danielle DeHart in the Stormwater Division at danielle.dehart((Vroanokeva.gov. Arches Project Unveiled • The Arches, a new public art project under Memorial Bridge, held its first free family story time on Saturday, September 5, to officially introduce the project to the public. • The Arches is a reimagined space that brings opportunities for community, art, and mindfulness; and it is the product of collaboration by residents from the Mountain View, Norwich, Raleigh Court, and Wasena neighborhoods. The Virginia Children's Theatre and the Roanoke Arts Commission will host story times at the Arches each Saturday in September at 11 :00 a.m. CITY ATTORNEY: QUITCLAIM DEED: The City Attorney submitted a written communication for execution of a Quitclaim Deed from the Commonwealth of Virginia conveying the residual rights-of-way, easements, and other property interest remaining in connection with the Fairfax Avenue and Williamson Road Corridor Project. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price offered the following ordinance: (#41859-090820) AN ORDINANCE accepting certain residual property interests conveyed from the Commonwealth of Virginia, through the Commissioner of Highways ("VDOT") to the City of Roanoke, Virginia ("City") remaining from Project U000-128-V12- RW-202, a street improvements project located within the corridor from Fairfax Avenue and Williamson Road, N. W. ("Project"); authorizing the City Manager to execute a quitclaim deed dated February 27, 2020, from VDOT accepting such property interests on behalf of the City; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any documents necessary to administer, continue, enforce, and effectuate the quitclaim deed, upon certain terms and conditions, and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 81, page 350.) 66 - Council Member Price moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41859-090820. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OR ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: LEE ENTERPRISES: Council Member Bestpitch offered the following resolution urging Lee Enterprises to establish a regional hub for design work: (#41860-090820) A RESOLUTION urging Lee Enterprises to establish a regional hub for design work and copy editing for its newspapers in the Commonwealth of Virginia. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 81, page 351.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41860-090820. The motion seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Osborne, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-6. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent.) MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: NONE. ~ .,. VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL: See below.  67 At 2:56 p.m., Vice-Mayor Cobb declared the Council Meeting in recess for continuation of Closed Meeting in the Council Chamber, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building. At 5:37 p.m., the Council Meeting reconvened with Vice-Mayor Cobb presiding and all Members of Council in attendance, with the exception of Mayor Lea and Council Member Osborne. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING: With respect to the Closed Meeting just concluded, Council Member Price 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 Council Member Davis and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Davis, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-5. NAYS: None-0. (Mayor Lea was absent; Council Member Osborne was not present when vote was recorded.) CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: The Mayor called attention to the upcoming expiration of the four-year term of office of Lora Katz as a member of the City Planning Commission ending December 31, 2020; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Scott Terry-Gabbler. There being no further nominations, Mr. Terry-Gabbler was appointed as a member of the City Planning Commission for a four-year term of office, commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2024, by the following vote: FOR MR. TERRY-GABBLER: Council Members Davis, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-5. (Mayor Lea and Council Member Osborne were absent.) 68 YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the expiration of the three-year term of office of Robyn Mitchell as a member of the Youth Services Citizen Board, ended June 30, 2020; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Council Member Bestpitch placed in nomination the name of Angela Wimberly. There being no further nominations, Ms. Wimberly was appointed as a member of the Youth Services Citizen Board for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2023, by the following vote: FOR MS. WIMBERLY: Council Members Davis, Price, White-Boyd, Bestpitch and Vice-Mayor Cobb-S. (Mayor Lea and Council Member Osborne were absent.) There being no further business to come before the Council, the Vice-Mayor declared the regular meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m. APPROVED ~~- Y-k~ ATTEST: ~~~ .g. LfYtt_~ Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC Sherman P. Lea, Sr. City Clerk Mayor