City Council

127 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL-REGULAR SESSION November 2, 2020 9:00a.m. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular session on Monday, November 2, 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 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. 41772-070620 adopted by the Council on Monday, July 6, 2020. PRESENT: Council Members Joseph L. Cobb, Michelle L. Davis (arrived late), Anita J. Price, Vivian Sanchez-Jones, Patricia White-Boyd, William D. Bestpitch, and Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr.-7. ABSENT: None-0. The Mayor declared the existence of a quorum. At this point, Council Member Davis entered the meeting (9:02a.m.). OFFICERS PRESENT: Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager; Timothy R. Spencer, 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.) 128 ... Council Member White-Boyd moved that Council concur in the request of the Mayor as abovementioned. The motion seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY: A communication from the City Manager requesting that City Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the acquisition of real property by the City for public purposes, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position for 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.) Vice-Mayor Cobb 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 Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. 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 expressed unease with regard to the high rate of COVID-19 cases and said the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that COVID-19 hospitalization rates are highest among older adults who tested positive at a seven-day average of 43.4 percent. He recommended that City Council return to hosting electronic communication meetings as previously held from April 6 to July 6, 2020. He shared that the UVA BioComplexity Institute Model has the City of Roanoke in the Surge Phase through December and strongly urged the Council to be vigilant as they possibly can with regard to holding meetings in the Council Chamber. Vice-Mayor Cobb inquired whether there were further updates from Governor Northam's office; whereby, the City Manager stated there was nothing new to report; however, anticipated extra health restrictions may be put in place to quash the uptick of COVID-19 cases in the region.  129 Mayor Lea voiced that leadership demonstrates City Council holding the required meetings in person and for the past few months City Council members have been present in City Council Chamber and have restricted citizen attendance. He stated he would not move forward to additional restrictions until the Governor took action. He advised that Council would continue to monitor the situation and consult with the City Attorney and City Manager on recommended actions going forward. Council Member Price suggested receiving guidance from the Governor's Office prior to making a decision for the City of Roanoke and stated Council needed an opportunity to discuss in more detail regarding options. She also inquired about the number or percentage employees physically reporting to work; whereby, the City Manager reported that 50 percent of the workforce telecommunicated and essential and frontline workers have continued to work during the quarantine phase. Council Member White-Boyd inquired if all employees were on a work rotation cycle; wherein, Mr. Cowell advised that situations may vary and work schedules were based on the availability of services and handled by each department. Mayor Lea advised that there would be continued discussion between City Council and City Administration. BRIEFINGS: NONE. At 9:26 a.m., the Mayor declared the Council meeting in recess for a Legislative Committee meeting; and thereafter reconvened at 2:00p.m., in the Council Chamber. At 2:00 p.m., the Council meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber, with Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., presiding. PRESENT: Council Members Joseph L. Cobb, Michelle L. Davis, Anita J. Price, Vivian Sanchez-Jones, Patricia White-Boyd, William D. Bestpitch (participated by electronic means), 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; Timothy R. Spencer, City Attorney; and Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk. The Invocation was delivered by Minister Jen Brothers, Interim Ministry Coordinator for Youth and Young Adults, Second Presbyterian Church. 130 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Mayor Lea introduced Scott Ramsburg as the new Cable Access Director for Roanoke Valley Television. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE. 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 REGULAR MEETINGS OF COUNCIL: Minutes of the regular meeting of City Council held on Monday, October 19, 2020, were before the body. (See Minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price moved that the minutes be dispensed with and approved as recorded. The motion seconded by Council Member Davis and adopted by the following vote: A YES: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. TAX EXEMPTION: A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, November 16, 2020, at 7:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager shall determine, in his discretion, to consider a request of Keystone Community Center, Inc., for tax exemption of real property located at 101 171h Street, S. E. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  131 Council Member Price moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager as abovementioned. The motion seconded by Council Member Davis and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. LEASE RENEWAL: A communication from the City Attorney requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, November 16, 2020, at 7:00p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, or such later date and time as the City Manager shall determine, in his discretion, for renewal of lease of space within the Berglund Center Annex to Sinclair Television Stations, LLC, d/b/a WSET-TV for local broadcast purposes. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price moved that Council concur in the request of the City Attorney as abovementioned. The motion seconded by Council Member Davis and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS: A communication from Council Member Bestpitch, Chair, City Council Legislative Committee, requesting that Council schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, November 16, 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 shall determine, in his discretion, to hear the views of citizens with regard to amendments to the City Charter in connection with the change in election date from May to November. (See communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 132 . Council Member Price moved that Council concur in the request of Council Member Bestpitch as abovementioned. The motion seconded by Council Member Davis and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. OATHS OF OFFICE-INTERIM COUNCIL MEMBER-ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION: Reports of qualifications of the following individuals were before the Council: The Honorable Vivian Sanchez-Jones as an Interim Council Member of the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to fill the unexpired term of office of Djuna L. Osborne ending December 31, 2022; and Christopher Carver as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a three-year term of office commencing October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2023. .... (See Oaths or Affirmations of Office on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Price moved that the reports of qualification be received and filed. The motion seconded by Council Member Davis and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE.  133 ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: FY2021 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the FY2021 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Award from the United States Department of Justice. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Cobb offered the following resolution: (#41903-110220) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the FY21 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Award made to the City by the United States Department of Justice, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 81, page 417.) Vice-Mayor Cobb moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41903-110220. The motion seconded by Council Member Davis and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member White-Boyd offered the following budget ordinance: (#41904-110220) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Federal government, Department of Justice, for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 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 418.) Council Member White-Boyd moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41904-110220. The motion seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. 134 21 sr CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER GRANT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Education for the Roanoke Public Libraries. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Davis offered the following resolution: (#41905-110220) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant from the U. S. Department of Education to the Roanoke City Public Schools ("Schools"), to provide students, families and the community after-school and summer learning opportunities, 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. 81, page 418.) Council Member Davis moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41905-110220. The motion seconded by Council Member Price and adopted by the following vote: ..... AYES: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. Council Member White-Boyd offered the following budget ordinance: (#41906-110220) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Roanoke City School Board, for the 21St Century Community Learning Centers workshops, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2020 - 2021 Grant Funds Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 81, page 419.) Council Member White-Boyd moved the adoption of Budget Ordinance No. 41906-110220. The motion seconded by Council Member Davis and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0.  135 ROANOKE VALLEY FLOOD SENSOR PILOT PROJECT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acceptance of six flood sensors in connection with the Roanoke Valley Flood Sensor Pilot Project. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Vice-Mayor Cobb offered the following resolution: (#41907-110220) A RESOLUTION accepting the donation of up to six flood sensors from the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT); authorizing the City Manager to take such further actions and execute all documents as may be necessary to accept, implement, administer, and maintain the flood sensor(s); and expressing the City's appreciation for such donation. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 81, page 420.) Vice-Mayor Cobb moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41907-110220. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. STORMWATER UTILITY FUND RETAINED EARNINGS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending appropriation of Stormwater Utility Fund Retained Earnings for stormwater projects and related needs. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member White-Boyd offered the following ordinance: (#41908-11 0220) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Stormwater Utility Fund Retained Earnings to Public Works Service Improvements Decant Pad and Pole Barn-1 for storm-drain improvement projects, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2021 - 2022 Stormwater Utility Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. (For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 81, page 421.) 136 ' .. Council Member White-Boyd moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41908- 110220. The motion seconded by Council Member Davis and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. TINKER CREEK GREENWAY PROJECT: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending acquisition of real property rights in connection with the Tinker Creek Greenway Project. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council Member Davis offered the following ordinance: (#41909-11 0220) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of real property rights needed by the City in connection with the Tinker Creek Greenway 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 422.) Council Member Davis moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 41909-110220. The motion seconded by Vice-Mayor Cobb and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. RIVERS EDGE PARK NORTH IMPROVEMENTS: The City Manager submitted a written communication recommending execution of additional contract amendments with Lumsden and Associates, PC, in connection with the Rivers Edge Park North Improvements. (For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)  137 Council Member Price offered the following resolution: (#41910-110220) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager's issuance and execution of additional Amendments to the City's Contract with Lumsden and Associates, PC, ("Lumsden") for additional Architectural and Engineering Services, not to exceed $276,000.00 including Phase II (A) Amendment No. 3, Phase II (B) Amendment No. 4 and Phase II (C) for Amendment No. 5 for Rivers Edge Park North Improvements; and authorizing the City Manager to take certain other actions in connection with such Amendments. (For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book No. 81, page 423.) Council Member Price moved the adoption of Resolution No. 41910-110220. The motion seconded by Council Member Davis and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: The City Manager encouraged those citizens who have not voted to cast their vote on November 3, 2020. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OR ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: 138 INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: Vice-Mayor Cobb enthusiastically reported that an estimated 27,200 citizens had already voted in the current Election (approximately 18,000 in-person and 9,000 mail-in votes) and thanked Andrew Cochran, General Registrar, and staff for their efforts during this time. He thanked and commended all of the candidates for their hard work during the campaign season; expressed concern with regard to the uptick of gun violence in our City and thanked the Police Department, first responders, and frontline workers for the dedication and commitment to our City. He commended all the members of the Task Force to Reduce Gun Violence for their persistence and dedication to address the swell of gun violence and advised that the Task Force will make recommendations to City Council on November 16, 2020. Vice-Mayor Cobb further advised he would attend the November 16 Public Hearing virtually and was agreeable to attend the entire meeting virtually. He was also concerned about the increase of COVID-19 cases locally. Council Member White-Boyd expressed concern and need for an alternative plan for staff and those who support the City Council, if meetings were to be held virtually for City Council members. Council Member Davis stated there would be challenges if meetings were to be held virtual and was supportive of not allowing the public into Council Chambers during this time; and expressed support to colleagues who choose to stay home due to personal apprehensions and reasons. Council Member Price acknowledged Tiffany Bradbury for her attendance and media orchestration during Council meetings; and expressed concerns about upcoming Public Hearings and agreed that Public Hearings be held virtually. Timothy Spencer stated that outside of a State of Emergency, Council Members could participate electronically for two meetings; however, during the State of Emergency, there was no limit of times Council Members could participate in Council meetings remotely and would not count against the two permitted absences. Council Member Bestpitch stated that if it was acceptable for City Council members to participate in City Council meetings remotely, staff must also be permitted to participate electronically. Mayor Lea clarified that those City Council members who choose to participate electronically, may do so; however, must consider the well-being of staff who work diligently in preparation and culmination of each meeting.  139 The City Manager asked all Council members to follow City of Roanoke established protocol and to observe the COVID-19 Travel Advisory. VACANCIES ON CERTAIN AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY COUNCIL: 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 Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. TASK FORCE TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE: The Vice-Mayor called attention to a vacancy on the Task Force to Reduce Gun Violence created by the lack of attendance of Ryan Bell. Vice-Mayor Cobb placed in nomination the name of Decca Knight. There being no further nominations, Ms. Knight was appointed to replace Ryan Bell as a member of the Task Force to Reduce Gun Violence, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. BUILDING AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS: The Mayor called attention to the expiration of the three-year term of office of Dan Brokaw (Builder) as a member of the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals ended June 30, 2020; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Vice-Mayor Cobb placed in nomination the name of Anthony Smith. 140 There being no further nominations, Mr. Smith was appointed as a member (Builder) of the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2023, by the following vote: FOR MR. SMITH: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White- Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. CITY OF ROANOKE FINANCE BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the expiration of the two-year term of office of Kenneth Cronin as a member of the City of Roanoke Finance Board ended June 30, 2020; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Vice-Mayor Cobb placed in nomination the name of Mitchell Alexander. There being no further nominations, Mr. Alexander was appointed as a member of the City of Roanoke Finance Board for a term of office ending June 30, 2022, by the following vote: FOR MR. ALEXANDER: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to a - vacancy on the Human Services Advisory Board created by the resignation of Andrew Kohler ending November 30, 2023; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Vice-Mayor Cobb placed in nomination the name of James Foutz-Vega. There being no further nominations, Mr. Foutz-Vega was appointed to fill the unexpired term of office of Andrew Kohler ending November 30, 2023, as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board by the following vote: FOR MR. FOUTZ-VEGA: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy on the Human Services Advisory Board created by the resignation of Vivian Sanchez-Jones ending November 30, 2021; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations.  141 Vice-Mayor Cobb placed in nomination the name of Erika Bergen. There being no further nominations, Ms. Bergen was appointed to fill the unexpired term of office of Vivian Sanchez-Jones ending November 30, 2021, as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board by the following vote: FOR MS. BERGEN: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. MILL MOUNTAIN ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the expiration of the three-year term of office of John Rottenborn as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board ended June 30, 2020; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Vice-Mayor Cobb placed in nomination the name of Amanda Marko. There being no further nominations, Ms. Marko was appointed as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board for a three-year term of office ending June 30, 2023, by the following vote: FOR MS. MARKO: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. MILL MOUNTAIN ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy on the Mill Mountain Advisory Board created by the lack of attendance of Craig Gill-Walker ending June 30, 2021; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Vice-Mayor Cobb placed in nomination the name of Jason Morgan. There being no further nominations, Mr. Morgan was appointed to fill the unexpired term of office of Craig Gill-Walker ending June 30, 2021, as a member of the Mill Mountain Advisory Board by the following vote: FOR MR. MORGAN: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. TOWING ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the expiration of the three-year term of office of Lieutenant Jason Holt as a member of the Towing Advisory Board ended October 31, 2020; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Vice-Mayor Cobb placed in nomination the name of Lieutenant David Morris. 142 There being no further nominations, Lieutenant Morris was appointed as a member of the Towing Advisory Board for a three-year term of office ending October 31, 2023, by the following vote: FOR LIEUTENANT MORRIS: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez- Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. TOWING ADVISORY BOARD: The Mayor called attention to a vacancy on the Towing Advisory Board created by the retirement of Captain Arron Cook ending October 31, 2021; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Vice-Mayor Cobb placed in nomination the name of Lieutenant James (Jimmy) Price. There being no further nominations, Lieutenant James (Jimmy) Price was appointed to fill the unexpired term of office of Captain Arron Cook ending October 31, 2021, as a member of the Towing Advisory Board by the following vote: FOR LIEUTENANT PRICE: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez- Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the expiration of the term of office of VaShay McCalla (Patrick Henry High School) as a student member of the Youth Services Citizen Board ended June 30, 2020; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Vice-Mayor Cobb placed in nomination the name of Jayveon Tucker. There being no further nominations, Jayveon Tucker (Patrick Henry High School) was appointed as a member of the Youth Services Citizen Board for a term of office ending June 30, 2021, by the following vote: FOR MR. TUCKER: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD: The Mayor called attention to the expiration of the term of office of Caroline Garcia (Alternate/Patrick Henry High School) as a student member of the Youth Services Citizen Board ended June 30, 2020; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Vice-Mayor Cobb placed in nomination the name of Kennady Wade.  143 There being no further nominations, Kennady Wade (Alternate/Patrick Henry High School) was appointed as a student member of the Youth Services Citizen Board for a term of office ending June 30, 2021, by the following vote: FOR MS. WADE: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White- Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. EQUITY AND EMPOWERMENT ADVISORY BOARD: Pursuant to Ordinance No. 41799-070620 amending and reordaining Chapter 2, Administration, Division II, Permanent Committees, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, setting forth the composition, purpose, responsibility, appointment and terms of members, members not compensated, organization, selection of officers, meetings, and reports to Council; the Mayor called attention to seven vacancies on the newly created Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations. Vice-Mayor Cobb placed in nomination the names of William L. Lee, Jerel Rhodes, Elda Stanco Downey, Peter Wonson, Angela Penn, Patice Holland and Kathy Cohen. There being no further nominations, William L. Lee, Jerel Rhodes, Elda Stanco Downey, Peter Wonson, Angela Penn, Patice Holland and Kathy Cohen were appointed as members of the Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board for three-year terms of office, each, commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2023, by the following vote: FOR MESSRS. LEE, RHODES AND WONSON AND MS. STANCO DOWNEY, MS. PENN, MS. HOLLAND AND MS. COHEN: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. Vice-Mayor Cobb moved that the City residency requirement for Patice Holland and Kathy Cohen as members of the Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board be waived in this instance. The motion seconded by Council Member White-Boyd and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Cobb, Davis, Price, Sanchez-Jones, White-Boyd, Bestpitch, and Mayor Lea-7. NAYS: None-0. 144 There being no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor declared the regular meeting adjourned at 3:03p.m. APPROVED ATTEST: Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Shennan P. Mayor Lea~ t ~.