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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 08-04-08 NASH 38170-080408 ROANOKE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS StfO!1g 5tlJder.ts. Streng S(honl5. Sti"ong CitV_ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL ROANOKE CITY SCHOOL BOARD MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2008 9:00 A.M. ADDISON AEROSPACE MIDDLE SCHOOL, CAFETERIA AGENDA 1. Call to Order -- Roll Call. City Council (All present) School Board (All present - Mr. Penn arrived late) 2. Welcome and Opening Remarks. Mayor Bowers Chairman Carson 3. Items for Discussion: · Overview of the Promise of Roanoke · Initiatives for 2008-09 4. Comments by Council Members/School Trustees. 5. Recess/Adjourn. THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AND RECONVENED IN ROOM 159, FIRST FLOOR, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS: 1 A communi9ation from Mayor David A. Bowers 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. (7-0) A communication from Mayor David A. Bowers requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the Citizen of the Year, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1 0), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (7-0) Items for discussion at the joint meeting of Council and the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission on September 2, 2008, at 12:00 p.m. Items to be referred to the City Manager or City Clerk. Items listed on the 2:00 p.m. Council docket requlnng discussion/clarification and additions/deletions to the 2:00 p.m. agenda. None. Topics for discussion by the Mayor and Members of Council. (5 minutes) . Council Procedures . Council Retreat - Council selected September 30 as date for an all day retreat. City Manager and City Clerk instructed to offer several options for location, including Apple Ridge, if available. Suggested agenda items are to be forwarded to the City Manager or City Clerk by August 20. BRIEFINGS: · Countryside Golf Course 2 hours Without objection by the Council, the City Manager was instructed to issue a request for proposals to operate and manage the Golf Course for at least five years, while also negotiating with Meadowbrook Golf Group, Inc. on a possible extension. . Art Program . Downtown Roanoke, Inc., Marketing Program 30 minutes 20 minutes THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AND RECONVENED AT 2:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 450, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING. 2 NASH 38170-080408 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 4, 2008 2:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA 1. Call to Order--RolI Call. The Invocation was delivered by Vice-Mayor Sherman P. Lea. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor David A. Bowers. Moment of Silence in memory of Fred Hutchins, Debbie Jordan, and Larry Foutz, father of former City Clerk Mary (Parker) Chocklett, respectively. Welcome. Mayor Bowers. NOTICE: Meetings of Roanoke City Council are televised live on RVTV Channel 3. Today's Council meeting will be replayed on Channel 3 on Thursday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, August 9 at 4:00 p.m. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. 3 ANNOUNCEMENTS: THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL RECEIVE THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND RELATED COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS, ETC., ON THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL MEETING TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIME FOR REVIEW OF INFORMATION. CITIZENS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN OBTAINING A COpy OF ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA MAY CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, ROOM 456, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S. W., OR CALL 853-2541. THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE PROVIDES THE MAJORITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ON THE INTERNET FOR VIEWING AND RESEARCH PURPOSES. TO ACCESS AGENDA MATERIAL, GO TO THE CITY'S HOMEPAGE AT WWW.ROANOKEVA.GOV.CLlCKONTHESERVICEICON.CLlCK ON COUNCIL AGENDAS TO ACCESS THE APPROPRIATE AGENDA AND COUNCIL MEETING. IF ADOBE ACROBAT IS NOT AVAILABLE, A PROMPT WILL APPEAR TO DOWNLOAD - PRIOR TO VIEWING AGENDA INFORMATION. NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. SPECIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR DISABLED PERSONS ADDRESSING CITY COUNCIL. EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO PROVIDE ADAPTATIONS OR ACCOMMODATIONS BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, PROVIDED THAT REASONABLE ADVANCE NOTIFICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. ALL PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL WILL BE REQUIRED TO CALL THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE PRIOR TO THE MONDAY COUNCIL MEETING, OR REGISTER WITH THE STAFF ASSISTANT AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF THE COUNCIL MEETING. ONCE THE COUNCIL MEETING HAS CONVENED, THERE WILL BE NO FURTHER REGISTRATION OF SPEAKERS, EXCEPT FOR PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS. ON THE SAME AGENDA ITEM, ONE TO FOUR SPEAKERS WILL BE ALLOTTED FIVE MINUTES EACH; HOWEVER, IF THERE ARE MORE THAN FOUR SPEAKERS, EACH SPEAKER WILL BE ALLOTTED THREE MINUTES. ANY PERSON WHO IS INTERESTED IN SERVING ON A CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED AUTHORITY, BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE IS REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 853-2541, OR ACCESS THE CITY'S HOMEPAGE AT WWW.ROANOKEVA.GOV, TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION. 4 The Mayor announced the Annual Debutantes' Ball hosted by the Altruist Club scheduled to be held on December 29, 2008, at The Hotel Roanoke. 2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The City Treasurer and staff were congratulated on their Award of Accreditation for the year commencing July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009. · The Police Chief and officers were congratulated on their re-accreditation. The Mayor announced that the initial accreditation and re-accreditation were given by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), which is a national accreditation; and the Police Department has to go through the re-accreditation process every three years. A Proclamation declaring Tuesday, August 5, 2008 as National Night Out. Proclamation was presented to Police Chief Joe Gaskins. 3. CONSENT AGENDA (APPROVED 7-0) ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THE ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. C-1 Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday April 7, 2008. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispensed with the reading of the minutes and approved as recorded. C-2 A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing for Monday, August 18, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, regarding a Deed of Reservation for Roanoke Hotel Group on Cambria Suites site on Reserve Avenue. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C-3 A communication from the Director of Finance requesting that Council schedule a public hearing for Monday, August 18, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, authorizing the issuance of $8.21 million General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds for various public improvement projects. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. 5 C-4 A communication from Dennis Cronk, Chair, City of Roanoke Economic Development Authority, advising of the resignation of Stuart Revercomb as a member of the Economic Development Authority, effective immediately. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accepted the resignation and received and filed the communication. C-5 Annual report of the Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. C-6 Reports of qualification of the following individuals: Elizabeth D. Rhine as the City representative to the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, to fill the unexpired term of Charles R. Shaver ending June 30, 2010; 8. Steven Lugar as a City representative to the Regional Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Board, for a term of three years ending June 30, 2011; Carla L. Terry as a City representative to the Roanoke Valley Cable Television Committee, for a term ending June 30,2011; Frank J. Eastburn and Douglas C. Jackson as members of the Roanoke Arts Commission, for terms of three years each, ending June 30, 2011 ; Curtis E. Mills as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission, for a term of three years ending June 30, 2011, and Edwin L. Noell as a member of the Board of Fire Appeals, for a term of four years ending June 30,2012. RECOMMENDED ACTION:_ Received and filed. REGULAR AGENDA 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. Proposal to lease approximately 1394.42 square feet of City-owned property located in the Roanoke City Market Building to Roger C. Lamm, III, to be used as a restaurant for a one-year term. Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager. Adopted Ordinance No. 38170-080408. (7-0) 6 5. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: a. Presentation of the Downtown Roanoke Incorporated Annual Report. William H. Carder, Executive Director, Spokesperson. (Sponsored by the City Manager.) Received and filed. 6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: a. CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: 1. Acceptance of the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund Grant from the Virginia Department of Health and the Office of Emergency Medical Services for the purchase of defibrillators. Adopted Resolution No. 38171-080408 and Budget Ordinance No. 38172-080408. (7-0) 2. Endorsement of the TransDominion Express Passenger Rail Service between Roanoke and Washington, D. C.; and request of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation and Commonwealth Transportation Board to accelerate funding for and implementation of the Passenger Rail Service in the 2008 Statewide Rail Plan. Adopted Resolution No. 38173-080408. (7-0) 3. Authorization for the donation of the 1941 American LaFrance Fire Truck to the American LaFrance Fire Museum located in North Charleston, South Carolina. Adopted Resolution No. 38174-080408. (7-0) 4. Authorization for waiver of the City's sovereign immunity and execution of a temporary right of entry with Norfolk Southern, in connection with the Roanoke River Flood Reduction Project. Adopted Resolution No. 38175-080408. (7-0) 5. Execution of Amendment No. 4 to the 2004-2005 CDBG/HOME Agreement with the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, in connection with the Park Street Square Project. Adopted Resolution No. 38176-080408. (7-0) 7 6. Amendment of the City Code with regard to a taxi cab meter price increase to be charged for each trip, effective September 1 , 2008. Adopted Ordinance No. 38177-080408. (7-0) 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. 9. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE. 10. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: a. Inquiries and/or comments by the Mayor and Members of City Council. The Council expressed concern about a communication from Mrs. Carol R. Beaven, Diaconal Minister, The United Methodist Church in Huntington, New York, regarding a towing incident while visiting the City of Roanoke. The City Manager was instructed to investigate the matter and follow up with a response. Dr. Trinkle commented about a Parking Roundtable Comprehensive Management Study, and requested that the matter be referred to the City Manager upon receipt of the final report. Ms. Price commented on the Emerging Leaders Workshop which was hosted by the City of Roanoke on August 3, 2008, at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. She emphasized that over 100 Africa-American students were in attendance. Mr. Rosen announced that a bake sale was being held by the Southeast Action Forum on Tuesday, August 5 in recognition of National Night Out. He added that activities were also being planned by the Wildwood Civic League. b. Vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council. 11. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: CITY COUNCIL SETS THIS TIME AS A PRIORITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. MATTERS REQUIRING REFERRAL TO THE CITY MANAGER WILL BE REFERRED IMMEDIATELY FOR RESPONSE, RECOMMENDATION OR REPORT TO COUNCIL. 8 Robert Gravely, 3360 Hershberger Road, N. W., complained about social injustices in the City, primarily racial profiling in the Landsdowne Public Housing complex. The City Manager was instructed to investigate the matter and report findings to the Council and Mr. Gravely. Helen Davis and Evelyn Bethel, respectively, 35 Patton Avenue, N. E. 12. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: The City Manager pointed out that the Parks and Recreation Department was able to meet 153 out of 155 standards for national accreditation. The Department will be notified of the official results on October 14 in Baltimore, Maryland. She shared expression of appreciation from Officer Bryan Lawrence with regard to the donations received in his honor and commented that the City was blessed to have him as a City employee. The Council meeting was declared in recess at 3:30 p.m., and reconvened at 4:35 p.m. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING. (7 - 0) The City Clerk was instructed to advertise for nominations for the 2008 Citizen of the Year. The City Clerk was instructed to schedule, at a future date, a joint meeting of the Council and the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority to discuss matters of mutual interest and concern. The following applicants were accorded the public interview during the 2:00 p.m., Council meeting on September 2: Jamie L. Bailey, Adam W. Boitnott, John Cook, Mark E. Petersen, Anita Powell, and Duane R. Smith. Selection of candidates to fill the three upcoming vacancies, for three-year terms, ending August 31, 2011 will be announced at the September 15 Council meeting. Appointment of Council Member Gwen Mason to replace former Council Member Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., as the elected official representative for the City to the Virginia's First Cities Coalition. Appointment ()f Council Member Anita Price as an Alternate representative to the Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facility Authority for a term ending June 30, 2012. 9 Charlene V. Graves was appointed to replace Nelett H. Lor as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission for a term ending June 30, 2011. Valerie L. Garner was appointed to replace Michael Wray as a ~ember of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates for a term ending June 30, 2011. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare the proper measure abolishing the War Memorial Committee. 13. ADJOURN - 4:35 p.m. 10 CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S.w., SUITE 452 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 2401 1-1594 TELEPHONE: (540) 853-2444 FAX: (540) 853-1145 DAVIDA. BOWERS Mayor August 4,2008 The Honorable Vice-Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: This is to request 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. Sincerely, :sJ)~~ David A. Bowers Mayor DAB:crt CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S.w., SUITE 452 ROANOKE, VIRGlNIA24011-1594 TELEPHONE: (540) 853-2444 FAX: (540) 853-1145 DAVID A. BOWERS Mayor August 4, 2008 The Honorable Vice-Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Members of Council: This is to request a Closed Meeting to discuss the Citizen of the Year, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(10), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Sincerely, :sJ)~OWj~ David A. Bowers Mayor DAB:crt DAVID A. BOWERS Attorney at Law 335 W. CHURCH AVENUE ROANOKE. VIRGINIA 24016-5007 . --.r"^-;:'..,~--~~-".,......., June 26, 2008 CITY GLERK :~)E; :JL~H 27 Ht~ 11 ~21 Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason 3841 Bosworth Drive, SW. Roanoke, VA 24014 Honorable Alvin L. Nash 4415 Renfro Blvd. Roanoke, VA 24017 Honorable David B. Trinkle 2855 South Jefferson Street Roanoke, VA 24014 Anita J. Price, Council Member-Elect 3101 Willow Road, N.W. Roanoke, VA 24017 Honorable Sherman P. Lea 1638 Lonna Drive, N.W. Roanoke, VA 24019 Court G. Rosen, Council Member-Elect 3326 Allendale Street, S.W. Roanoke, VA 24014 RE:, Listening to Roanoke's people Ladies and Gentlemen: We have a lot to do, and already I'm convinced that the public will be watching us to make sure that we get much done for them. There are many "big ticket" items on our agenda, including the amphitheatre, Mill Mountain, the City Market, the schools, public safety departments and other major issues facing our city. In addition to tackling these substantive issues, I believe it's also important for us to address the concerns of the public about "how" we conduct the business of our local democracy. Time and again, out on the campaign trail~this spring-,-- I heard citizens' concerns about seC--F€t meetings, too many closed-door sessions, and inability to address council in a manner in which the public felt that they were being heard. Our constant challenge is to balance the decision making process we must face between our subjective perception of what the public needs, and our objective perception of what the public wants. You've probably heard me say before that we can have all the progress needed for our city, but if we fail to garner the support of our public for that progress( it will not be successfully accepted by the people of Roanoke. J , , , City Council Members June 26, 2008 Page 2 Thus, I ask that you consider some changes to our democratic process by considering the following suggestions: I. PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL: 1. SPEAKER'S TIME LIMITS: The current limit is three minutes and previously the time allotted for speakers was five minutes. I think 5 minutes was fine, and most people spoke within the time limit. Three minutes is just not enough time. I'd like to get rid of the green light, yellow light, red light and go back to where the Mayor, with a stopwatch, gives the speaker notice of 30 seconds remaining on their allotted time, and then is cordial and liberal in allowing the speaker to wrap up their remarks; additionally, if the speaker is not through speaking, then that speaker should be permitted to come back again at the end of other speakers on that particular topic for about a 2 minute summation. 2. PRE-REGISTERING BEFORE MEETINGS: I see no democratic reason for speakers at their local City Council meeting to have to call in and pre-register prior to the start of the meeting; I understand that in the past, some people just learned of an issue coming up on Council and took time away from their busy schedule to come to Council, only to learn that they were not pre-registered and would not be heard; this is preposterous~ we are not the United States Senate; I am in favor of persons identifying~hemselves by name and address before they speak, but I don't see why this can't simply be done from the podium; of course, anyone who wants to speak would be called on after those who have signed up to speak on a particular item are called; my position is that we, the Council, should be very liberal in allowing our citizens to address us. If we're not here to hear Roanoke's people, then what are we doing here? ...~-,- .':- ... r~--'~ .~:~~~~~,-~ ..I City Council Members June 26, 2008 Page 3 3. REQUESTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: I am opposed to the rule that two members of Council are required to place an item on the agenda; I believe each of us have a solemn obligation, owed only to the citizens of Roanoke, to bring matters forward on the agenda of our city; no matter how ridiculous or frivolous an item may be, I believe each Member of Council has the right to bring an item to the agenda, and I will oppose any effort to limit that Council Member's ability to do so. a. COUNCIL REQUESTS: Likewise, I believe any member of Council can bring an issue up and make a request to the administration; similarly, no matter how ridiculous or frivolous I might think that Council Member's request for information may be, or even if I oppose that Council Member's motive or proposal, I will nonetheless support their right to request that information; this is nothing more than the "Golden Rule" in that we should "Do unto others as we would have others to do unto us"; of course, any information provided by the administration at the request of one Member of Council shall obviously be disseminated to all Members. of Council at the same time. 4. BRIEFINGS: a. CITY MANAGER BRIEFINGS: I don't believe there is any time limit on the City Manager's briefings, nor do I think there should be; sometimes they take just a short time, and other issues require a longer presentation, to be set by the City Manager. b. BRIEFINGS WITH REGARDS TO OTHERS: When citizens' groups or neighborhood groups want to brief Council on a Ie City Council Members June 26, 2008 Page 4 matter, I think we should allow them 15 minutes. c. BRIEFING MATERIALS: I have heard from several members of Council who have expressed the desire to have all documents from the City Manager presented on Thursday evenings prior to the Monday morning briefings; this is the way we dealt with matters in the past, and I believe this would give the members of Council an opportunity to look over the documents prior to the Monday meeting and have an opportunity to call the City Manager about certain items prior to the briefings. d. PODIUM: Let's move the podium out from in front of the Council; frankly, I don't think I can see around it. I understand there are some speakers at the podium who will seek to "rally" the audience. So what! That's what democracy is all about. If people want to "play to the camera", then the public will sense that; my main objection is that I just don't think there should be anything standing between the people in attendance and their view of all the Counc~l. 1 e. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS: I hope we can resume having at least 2 regular night meetings of Council each year in different neighborhoods of the City. II. PARKING LOT: I would ask that the members of Council permit re-designation of the Council p~rking lot as public parking for 15-20 minutes on the days that we are not in session. I see no reason why we should have an empty parking lot on business days when citizens could easily park and come into City Hall to take c&re of their city business. .1 c " l City Council Members June 26, 2008 Page 5 III.ACCESS BY THE DISABILED: a. I would ask that representatives of the Mayor's Committee for the Disabled visit with the City Manager and me to address any concerns which they might have regarding parking and access by the disabled to our City Hall and Courthouse buildings, or access to our Council meetings. b. With regards to the Mayor's parking space, which I won't use very' often because my law office is close by, I would ask that the space be designated as another space for the disabled, when not in use by the Mayor. IV. CABLE TELEVISION ACCESS: Several citizens have approached me indicating that the cable television coverage of our Roanoke City Council meetings has been cut back. I don't know whether this is true or not, but I would ask that this be referred to the City Manager or the cable television committee to see if additional access and frequency for city council meetings, members and citizens can be allotted. I don't believe there has been any expansion or improvement to cable access in recent years. V. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Out on the campaign trail this spring, I also heard many concerns about executive sessions; I don't have all the answers and I would welcome any other suggestions; I do understand the importance of executive sessions with regard to sensitive_personnel, legal or real estate matters, as defined by state law; I would make the following suggestions: a. Executive sessions should be numbered beginning in January of each year (09-1, 09- 2, 09-3 etc.); with the start of our Council term on July 1, 2008, I would ask that executive sessions be numbered through the end of the year so th,at Council and our citizens will have an understanding as to how many executive sessions we in fact conduct. .'/. f\ City Council Members June 26, 2008 Page 6 b. I understand that the notices for executive sessions meet minimum legal requirements of state law; however, in the interest of "open government", I would ask the City Attorney to draft notices for publication by the City Clerk in our agenda, in a way that will provide our citizens with as much information as legally possible to convene an executive session, not with.as little information as is necessary. VI. PERSONAL ATTACKS: I will not tolerate personal attacks on Council Members or government administrators during Council meetings by anyone. It's okay to respectfully disagree, and to say so. But I do not think that personal attacks are helpful. People who want to make personal comments about any Council Member or administrator may do so in another forum. This in no way will limit any citizen's right to come forward and complain or criticize. I just don't want it to be personal. There's only one exception: me. If anyone wants to call me a "guttersnipe," or any other name in the book, than I usually would allow that! Above all, we must be good listeners, and our government should be open to the people I hope that some of these suggestions will be favorably considered by you, but I'm anxious to hear your suggestions or concerns about the need for changing our procedures. Please find attached hereto correspondence dated February 2, 2001 along with minutes .of a meeting on that date regarding Council's previous position on some of these matters. I submit to you that the times require some changes, both symbolically and procedurally, in order to restore confidence with our citizens that they are being heard in their local democracy. J city Council Members June 26, 2008 Page 7 I hope to have this letter transposed to Mayor's Office letterhead on July 1 and would thereafter ask that it be set on the agenda for discussion by the Members of Council at our meeting on July 7. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, ~ David A. Bowers Mayor-Elect DAB~me cc:Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager Encl. ! i.}~~": . Y~r.:~:r:r'{_-;. 1::::: (~,- ~ .- fir ! , RALPH K. SMITH M.yor CITY OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL 215 Church Avenue, S.W.. Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia2401I-1536 Telephone: (540) ~S3-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 February 5, 2001 Council Members: William D. Beslpilch William H. Carder C. Nelson Harris W Alvin Hudson. Jr. William While. Sr. Linda F Wyall . The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Smith and Members of Council: As a part of our Council retreat in July 2000, Council concurred, in concept, with certain "House Rules/Code of Conduct" and "Proposed Protocols, Guidelines for Roanoke City Council. If A committee composed of Mayor Smith, Council Member Harris, the City ., Manager and the City Clerk was appointed to refine the documents for review by Council. For your further review, I am attaching copy of the documents that were transmitted to Council last August. As a part of our February 5 Council meeting, under item 9.a. Inquiries and/or Comments by the Mayor and Members of Council. I would like to discuss the question of either adopting the documents in their present form, or referring them back to the committee for further refinement, following appropriate comment by the Members of Council. With kindest regards, I am Sincerely, ~~a~;re Council Member LFW:MFP:sm Attachment .' pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager /\ ) HOUSE RULES/CODE OF CONDUCT Roanoke City Council Maintain confidentiality - the consequences of failing to maintain confidentiality following a Closed Meeting could result in public censure. Focus on issues, with no personal attacks or stereotyping of the person. Decide and move on to the next issue, with the understanding that four votes decide an issue. Agree to disagree, but look for agreement first. Focus on what is "best" for Roanoke and leave partisanship behind. Be brief and concise in comments and avoid beating the "issue". Come to the City Council meeting prepared by studying the Council agenda and asking questions prior to the Council meeting. Listen before judging and understand the other person's point of view. Treat all persons with respect, courtesy and fairness. Share information and tark with all Members of Council. Adopted: February 5.2001 .~:If.""" i":. ~i: Excerpt from the minutes of the regular me.e~ing of the Council of the City of Roanoke held on Monday, February 5, 2001~" ". < , 527 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTION: NONE. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: REFUSE COLLECTION,..COMPLAINTS: Vice-Mayor Carder expressed concern with regard to the proliferation of paper boxes in the downtown area, specifically in the HistoriC District, and requested that the matter be referred to the City 'Manager and the City Attorney for review and report to Council. CITY PROPERTY: Vice-Mayor Carder requested that an inventory be prepared listing all property owned by the City of Roanoke in the Roanoke Valley, including the location and proposed use of the property. L VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE-UTILITIES-ROANOKE GAS COMPANY: Council Member Bestpitch referred. to'a briefing that was held during the 2001 Virginia' Municipal League Legislative Day on Thursday, February 1, 2001, in Richmond, Virginia, with regard to 'natural gas prices. He advised that the gas companies have indicated that they will work with citizens to establish a budget payment plan, g'as companies are suspending any disconnection of gas at this time due to the severe winter' season, and if any citizen is experiencing financial difficulty in paying their gas bill, they are em:ouraged to contact their local gas company to inquire about a budget payment plan. CITY COUNCIL: Council Member Wyatt presented the following House Rules/Code of Conduct for Council: ' Maintain confidentiality. - the consequences of failing to maintain confidentiality following a Closed Meeting could result in public censure. 528 Focus on issues, with no personal attacks or stereotyping of the person. Decide and move on to the next issue, with the understanding that four votes decide an issue. Agree to disagree, but look for agreement first. Focus on what is "best" for Roanoke and leave partisanship behind. Be brief and concise in comments and avoid beating the "issue". Come to the City Council meeting prepared by studying the Council agenda and asking questions prior to the Council meeting. Listen before judging and understand the other person's point of view. Treat all persons with respect, courtesy and fairness. Share information and talk with illl Members of Council. Ms. Wyatt moved that Council adopt the above referenced House Rules/Code of Conduct. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carder. Mr. Hudson expressed concern with regard to adopting the document. He stated that the citizens of Roanoke elected him to the position of Council Member, therefore, the citizens will let their voices be heard if they have concerns about the manner in which he conducts himself as Council Member. Mr. Bestpitch suggested an editorial change to the document to delete the word "partisanism" and insert the word "partisanship". Ms. Wyatt and Mr. Carder accepted the editorial change as a fdendly amendment to the motion. Mr. White advised that for the ten years he has served on the Roanoke City Council, the .contents of the document proposed by Ms. Wyatt are the rules that the Members of Council have abided by, therefore, he sees no need for the Council to adopt a formal wiitten document. o l I' t .' 529 Vice-Mayor Carder advised that Council discussed its rules of conduct at the Council's Planning Retreat which was held in July 2000 and agreed to certain professional behavior that all Members of Council will honor when transacting the business of the City. Following further discussion, the motion, as amended, was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Carder, Harris, Wyatt, Bestpitch and Mayor Smith------------------------------~------------------------------5. ' NAYS: Council Members Hudson and White----------'------------------2. OTHER HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: The Mayor advised that City Council sets this time as a priority for citizens to be heard, and matters requiring referral to the City Manager will be referred for any necessary and appropriate response, recommendation or report to Council. ) L COMMITTEES-COMMUNITY PLANNINC: Ms. He~en E. Davis, 35 Patton . Avenue, N. W., spoke in support of the reappointment of Ms. Barbara N. Duerk as a member of the City Planning Commission.. She advised that. Ms. Duerk is articulate, courteous, respectful, strong, dedicated, energetic and an honest business woman. She stated that Mr. Duerk is a true advocate for Roanoke's bike plan and the Roanoke Valley greenways, and requested that Council reconsider her reappointment for another three year term on the City Planning Commission. Ms. Fredrika Monk, 3343 Pittsfield Circle, N. W., spoke in support of the reappointment of Ms. Duerk to the City Planning Commission. She referred to Ms. Duerk's community pride and knowledge of the Roanoke area which is an asset to any person who serves on the City Planning Commission. Ms. Pernella C. Wilson, 3045 Willow Road,. N.W., sp'oke in support of the reappointment of Ms. Duerk to the City Planning Commission. She- stated that as . an official of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), she received approximately 60 telephone calls from citizens expressing a concern over the decision of Council not to reappoint Ms. Duerk and asked that Council give further consideration to her reappointment. 5.~. <mrnash@cox.net> 07/07/200808:30 AM To Stephanie.Moon@roanokeva.gov ee bee Subject Response to Mayor memo FYI, see attached > > > > Stephanie M. Moon, CMC > > City Clerk > > (540) 853-2541 (Work) > > (540) 853-1145 (Fax) > > stephanie.moon@roanokeva.gov > > > Response to Mayor. docx r \ Response to Mayor 1. Speaker's Time limits: the current time limit for a person's addressing Council is five minutes, if there are more than 5 persons speaking on the same issue the time is reduced to 3 minutes. I am in favor of allowing all speakers five minutes to speak on any issue I think we should drop the "subject" of their comments and persons address us in the order that they sign up. I think the light system is fair to all but perhaps at the 30 second light the Mayor can cordially remind the speaker to wrap up. I don't support anyone coming back for a 2 minute summation. I would rather allow persons to take whatever time they need which would not be fair to other speakers or the democratic process. 2. Pre-Registration before meetings: I think pre-registration is a good idea; it enhances the options persons have to communicate their intention to speak and can be in the form of calling the Clerk's office, e-mail the request or mail in the request. Pre-registration saves time and insures the speaker that their request to speak is secure. I think pre-registration should remain an option. Pre-registration is an option but not mandatory, persons are allowed to sign up at the front entrance as they come in on a first come first serve basis. They sign up until council starts the meeting. If someone comes late they have been allowed to speak at the end of the meeting time allowed for speakers. I think we have a fair process but as a routine I think the Mayor can ask if there is anyone who would like to speak who we don't have a request for and allow them five minutes. One more issue with speakers, I believe it would be great if we heard speakers early in the agenda, for people to come down and wait for an hours or more to speak is not being as considerate as we could be. I propose that we move the hearing of citizens to the front of the agenda perhaps right after the consent agenda is voted upon. 3. Agenda requests by Council members: I am in support of anyone member of Council being able to place an item on the agenda. We should make sure that before the item gets voted on that it meets all the legal criteria and due process. The other part of that should be that the Council member provides some type of briefing to council prior to the meeting perhaps to be included in the Thursday package or at least a direct e-mail to council member, and the administration. 4. Briefings: We don't place a time limit on the City manager briefings and I support all other briefings to be 15 minutes unless we get a special request for more time by the presenter, a member of the Councilor the Administration. 5. Briefing materials: I concur that all briefing materials should be gotten to us on the Thursday before Monday's meetings and the Tuesday before any Thursday ......~. meetings. I would add that this request or requirement be extended to all council appointed persons not just the City Manager. 6. Podium: I support moving the podium either right next to the City manager or next to the City Attorney. 85% of the time it is not in use. If we moved the speaker's time up in the agenda, then we could move the Podium out of the way once speakers are finished. 7. Neighborhood meetings: I think the school system does a good job rotating their meetings from school to school and the school administration bldg. Because of the wireless technology, I suggest we have on meeting a year at each of the two high schools, they are designed to accommodate a City Council meeting, convenient to the communities they support and solves the problem with parking, security, and accessibility. RAMS is also a good location. 8. Council parking lot: the parking lot is also used for deliveries, the police department, and drop off and pick up by employees, the maint and support Staff Park in the area and it is used as a turn around, trying to enforce 10 to 15 minutes will only result in more people getting tickets. I am in favor of my spot being open parking after five and on weekends and used for handicap parking when I am not scheduled to use it. 9. Access by the Disabled: I concur with the Mayor's points in the area. 10. Cable TV access: I am okay with the Mayor's suggestion I am not aware of any cable cut back. 11. Executive sessions: I am not in support of executive sessions, the only time we should have one is after we vote knowing beforehand that the session is legal, absolutely necessary and protects the interest of the public or the rights of an individual. If we follow strict criteria for closed meetings I don't think it matters how many we have but we could number them for some reason. I think the clerk can tell us today how many closed meetings we have had because they are public record. At some point the results of the closed session should be revealed to the public in some form, for example the purchase of Countryside is the result of closed sessions gone too far without any public input or without any process to inform the public of what we are doing. Council should be limited in what can be done in closed session and we should figure out how to inform people about the session without compromising trade secretes or personal issues. Perhaps it would be helpful if we knew the rules about executive sessions who can call, etc. I am okay with informing the public as soon as possible about any closed sessions on the agenda. I need more on this issue. 12. Personal attacks: I appreciate the Mayor's effort to stop personal attacks, a more open government allows citizens to come out and speak their mind. Due to cultural differences a complaint and disagreement could seem and will appear to be personal. The interpretation of personal attacks should not be placed on one person's shoulder. A more open government means people will speak their mind and tell the truth as they see it. I think we should limit and focus only on threats to Council members and administration. A threat is easy to interpret and monitor. For example a "guttersnipe" may be personal, may be an opinion, may be true, but it is not a threat, thus should be allowed. In The short time I have been on City Council, hundreds of people have suggested that a restoration of City Government is what they want, this does not stem from the recent election but from decades of confusion and mistrust in all Councils or maybe "government". I think we need more than symbolic and procedural changes. I think we need to change the heart and soul of local government. Whether you use a time clock or a stop watch, the need or desire to control people is the issue. I think every member of City Council should grasp this opportunity to look at all the things we do and see if change is needed. There is an orientation in Richmond for new Council members, Price, Rosen the City clerk and I will attend; I think the orientation may be helpful in addressing some of these situations. We might want to look at some "best practices" around the state to see how Councils manage open government. .. ,.' CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY 464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 215 CHURCH AVENUE, SW ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011-1595 WILLIAM M. HACKWORTH CITY ATIORNEY TELEPHONE: 540-853-2431 FAX: 540-853-1221 EMAIL: cityatty@roanokeva.gov TIMOTHY R. SPENCER STEVEN J. TALEVI GARY E. TEGENKAMP DAVID L. COLLINS HEATHER P. FERGUSON ASSISTANT CITY ATIORNEYS July 14, 2008 The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Re: Council Procedures Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: This is in response to Council's request that 1 comment on the proposals set out in Mayor Bowers' letter to Council of June 26, 2008, included in Council's July 7 agenda materials proposing certain changes to Council meeting procedures. It appears that only one or two of the proposals would require amending Council's rules of procedure as set out in Sec. 2-15 of the City Code, as most of the procedures discussed in the Mayor's letter were implemented at one time or another by motion or consensus of Council, rather than by resolution or ordinance. (I have attached a copy of Sec. 2-15 of the City Code for your reference.) All of the Mayor's proposals are ultimately policy issues for Council, so 1 make no particular recommendations with regards to them. By way of background information, 1 have attached a copy of a short article 1 prepared for the Spring 2008 issue of the Journal of Local Government Law entitled Citizens' Comments During Public Meetings. It discusses briefly the issue of limitations on citizens' speech during public meetings, time limits, limits on the number of times citizens may speak, and regulating the behavior of speakers. 1 have also attached as background information the results of a survey that a colleague of mine did in 1994 on how different localities handle citizen comments during their meetings. This survey is undoubtedly outdated, but 1 think it is useful to illustrate how wide a variety there is of procedural rules and practices that have been adopted on this topic. As to extending the time limits for citizen comments, as proposed by the Mayor, this is certainly permissible. Except for public hearings, Council does not have to permit citizen comment at an during its meetings, but this is traditional, and Council's Rules of Procedure (Rules 7 and 8A, Sec. 2-15 (f) of the City Code), provide for Council's agenda to have a time for "hearings of citizens on public matters." Rule 7 provides that "[t]he presiding officer may place reasonable time limits on speakers during such time." Rule 8A provides that "City Council sets aside a portion of its meeting time to hear citizens on public matters and invites and encourages citizens to address Council. Citizens who wish to address Council are requested to complete a "request to speak" form, provided by the city clerk, and shall conform to such guidelines for speakers as may be promulgated from time to time by CounciL" (Council's rules may be altered or suspended at any time by a vote of at least five of the members of Council. Council Rule 12.) As to the Mayor's comments on Council members placing items on Council's agenda, Council's , Rule 7 provides in applicable part as follows: "Rule 7. Order of business; hearing of citizens in the ordinary transaction of business the following order shall be observed: (5) Petitions and communications (presentations on behalf of groups or organizations permitted during this time, if approved by two (2) members of council or scheduled by the city manager)." Subsection (5) of this Rule only pertains to petitions and presentations on behalf of groups or organizations; it does not apply to or limit the ability of members of Council to bring up matters under Section lO(a), "Motions and Miscellaneous Business, Inquiries and/or comments by the Mayor and members of City Council," of the agenda, during which such portion of Council's meetings the Mayor and members of Council traditionally bring up items for discussion or consideration or referral to the City Manager. If Council desires to amend Rule 7, it will be necessary to do this by ordinance, since it is set out in the City Code. The City Clerk looked into the matter, and is not aware of any specific time limit on such presentations that has been set by Council. As to holding meetings of Council from time to time at locations other than those designated in the resolution adopted by Council at its organizational meeting July 7 of this year, the location of any future meeting can be changed by Council by following the procedure set out in Rule 1 (c) of Council, which provides as follows: "(c) If the city council subsequently prescribes any public place other than the initial public meeting place, or any day or time other than that initially established, as a meeting day, place or time, the city council shall pass a resolution as to such future meeting day, place or time. The city council shall cause a copy of such resolution to be posted on the door of the Council Chamber and inserted in a newspaper having a general circulation in the city at least seven (7) days prior to the first such meeting at such other day, place or time." As to closed meetings, as a practical matter, the General Assembly in recent years has curtailed the types of subjects that may be discussed by local governing bodies in such meetings. Nothing in the law requires that any matter be discussed in a closed meeting, as opposed to an open meeting; this is discretionary with City Council, which must affirmatively vote to conduct a closed meeting on each and every matter that it discusses in such a meeting. Of course, there are matters which, by their nature, should be discussed in closed meetings, and that is a policy issue that must be determined by Council on a case-by- case basis. K:\wmh\Letters to counci1\procedural questions by mayor bowers.doc As to the Mayor's proposal that Council not permit "personal attacks on Council Members or government administrators during Council meetings," Council may adopt and enforce such a rule. In May of this year (after I wrote the attached Journal article), a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit decided the case of Steinberg v. Chesterfield County Planning Commission. et al. (No. 07-1181, May 29,2008), in which it upheld a planning commission's policy that prohibited speakers appearing before it from making. "personal attacks" on others. In upholding this policy, the court concluded "that a content-neutral policy against personal attacks is not facially unconstitutional insofar as it is adopted and employed to serve the legitimate public interest in a limited public forum of decorum and order. Such a policy is deemed content-neutral when it 'serves purposes unrelated to the content of the expression. . . even if it has an incidental effect on some speakers or messages but not others. III I would note that the "House Rules/Rules of Conduct" adopted by Council by motion on February 5, 2001, and attached to the Mayor's letter, are still in effect and have not been repealed by Council. According to the City Clerk, agenda materials have been distributed to Council members on the Thursday prior to Council meetings, as requested by the Mayor. Please let me know if I may be of any further assistance on this matter. With kindest personal regards, I am Sincerely yours, 8~~ William M. Hackworth City Attorney WMH/lsc Enclosures c: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk K:\wmh\Letters to council\procedural questions by mayor bowers.doc Sec. 2-15. Rules of procedure. Pursuant to section 8 ofthe Charter, providing for the determination of its rules by the council, the following rules set out in this section are adopted. Rule 1. Regular meetings; organizational meeting; amendments to meeting schedule; continuance of meeting due to emergency; and adjournment of meetings. (a) Council shall hold regular meetings on such days as may be prescribed by resolution of the council adopted at its organizational meeting pursuant to subsection (b) hereof. Should the day established by city council as the regular meeting day fall on any legal holiday of the city, the meeting shall be held on the next following regular business day, without action of any kind by the city council. Meetings of city council shall be automatically adjourned at 11 :00 p.m., unless a motion setting a new time for adjournment be made, seconded and unanimously adopted. The regular meetings of council shall be held in the Council Chambers, Room 450 of the municipal building in the city, unless otherwise provided by resolution of council. (b) The fIrst meeting of city council in the month of July shall be referred to as the organizational meeting. The days, times and places of regular meetings to be held during the ensuing months shall be established by resolution at the organizational meeting. (c) If the city council subsequently prescribes any public place other than the initial public meeting place, or any day or time other than that initially established, as a meeting day, place or time, the city council shall pass a resolution as to such future meeting day, place or time. The city council shall cause a copy of such resolution to be posted on the door of the Council Chamber and inserted in a newspaper having a general circulation in the city at least seven (7) days prior to the fIrst such meeting at such other day, place or time. (d) A regular meeting of city council may be continued if the mayor, or vice-mayor if the mayor is unable to act, finds and declares that weather or other conditions are such that it is hazardous for members to attend the regular meeting. Such fIndings shall be communicated to the members and the media as promptly as possible. All hearings and other matters previously advertised shall be conducted at the continued meeting, and no further advertisement shall be required. Any such continuance declared in the discretion of the mayor or vice-mayor shall be not beyond the time fixed for the next regular meeting. (e) Regular meetings of city council, without further public notice, may be adjourned from day to day or from time to time or from place to place, not beyond the time fixed for the next regular meeting, until the business before the governing body is completed. Charter references: Council to meet at such time as prescribed by ordinance or resolution, but at least twice each month, ~ 10. (f) As long as council conducts at least two (2) regular meetings each month, as required by section 10 of the Charter, ifthe mayor determines that there is no business to be conducted at a scheduled meeting, the mayor may cancel such meeting, in which event the city clerk shall give such notice as is practical of such cancellation to city council, the public, and the news media. Rule 2. Call and notice of special meetings. Special meetings of the council may be held pursuant to call and notice thereof meeting the requirements of section 10 of the Charter. Rule 3. Limitation on business at special meetings. At any special meeting of the council, only such business may be transacted or such legislation enacted as may be mentioned in the call for such meeting or as incident thereto. Document2 '\ \. Rule 4. General duties of mayor as chairman. The mayor shall be the chairman of meetings of the council, and shall preserve order and decorum during sessions, decide all points of order, subject to appeal to the council, and appoint such committees as may be ordered by the council and not otherwise appointed. Rule 5. Vice-mayor ~o preside in mayor's absence; duty of members to vote. In the absence of the mayor, the vice-mayor shall call the council to order and preside over its meetings. Every member present, when a question is put, shall vote, unless the council, for good and sufficient reasons, excuses him from so d<>ing or such member is prohibited from voting by the provisions ofthe Virginia Conflicts of Interest Act. Rule 6. Aye and nay vote. An "aye" and "nay" vote shall be taken for the passage or adoption of all ordinances and resolutions and may be taken upon any other matter when required by one (1) member of the council, and when so taken, shall be entered upon the journal. Rule 7. Order of business; hearing of citizens. In the ordinary transaction of business the following order shall be observed: (1) Roll call and call to order. (2) Presentations and acknowledgments by council. (3) Consent agenda. (4) Advertised public hearings, if any (such hearings shall be scheduled for the second meeting each month, unless otherwise authorized by council). (5) Petitions and communications (presentations on behalf of groups or organizations permitted during this time, if approved by two (2) members of council or scheduled by the city manager). (6) Reports of city officers. (7) Reports of committees. (8) Unfinished business. (9) Introduction and consideration of ordinances and resolutions. (10) Motions and miscellaneous business. (11) Hearing of citizens on public matters. The presiding officer may place reasonable time limits on speakers during such time. (12) Comments of city manager. Rule 7 A. Consent agenda. Those items required to be considered by the council and considered to be routine, noncontroversial and requiring no discussion shall be placed on the consent agenda by the city clerk. The clerk shall note the recommended action for each item. The consent agenda shall include, among other items, the following: (1) Approval of minutes. (2) Setting of matters for public hearing. (3) Letters of resignation and communications advising of the qualification of council appointees. (4) Resolutions appointing viewers to view streets and alleys petitioned for vacation, resolutions fixing dates for special and regular meetings of council and resolutions naming streets and parks. (5) Other items considered by the clerk to meet the standard hereinabove set forth. Any items placed on the consent agenda by the clerk shall be removed upon oral request of any member of council, the city manager or other council-appointed officer made prior to consideration of the consent agenda. The remaining items on the consent agenda and the clerk's recommended action shall then be approved by one (1) motion followed by a roll call vote. Document2 \ Rule 8. Petitions, communications and applications. All petitions, communication or applications to the city council at its official meetings shall be in writing. Rule 8A. Hearing of citizens. City council sets aside a portion of its meeting time to hear citizens on public matters and invites and encourages citizens to address council. Citizens who wish to address council are requested, to complete a "request to speak" form, provided by the city clerk, and shall conform to such guidelines for speakers as may be promulgated from time to time by council. Rule 9. Introduction of ordinance. Every ordinance shall be introduced by a member of the council. Rule 10. Reconsideration of questions. When a question has been taken, it shall be in order for any member voting with the majority to move a reconsideration thereof at the same or a succeeding meeting, but no question shall be reconsidered a second time, without the consent of five (5) members of the council. Rule 11. Robert's Rules of Order. The rules of parliamentary practice, as comprised in "Robert's Rules of Order," shall govern the city council in all cases to which they are applicable, providing they are not in conflict with these rules or the laws of this state. Rule 12. Alteration, amendment and suspension of rules. These rules may be altered or amended at any regular meeting by a vote of at least five (5) members of the council. Any of these rules may be suspended for the time being by a vote of at least five (5) members. (Code 1956, Tit. II, Ch. 4, ~ 2; Ord. No. 23075, 7-26-76; Ord. No. 26526, ~ 1,5-23-83; Ord. No. 26665, ~ 1,9-6-83; Ord. No. 32003, ~ 1,5-23-94; Ord. No. 32356, ~ 1, 1-23-95; Ord. No. 32774, ~ 1, 12-11-95; Ord. No. 33447, ~ 1,6-16-97; Ord. No. 33448, ~ 1,6-16-97; Ord. No. 35602, ~ 1, 10-18-01; Ord. No. 35907, ~ 1,6-17-02; Ord. No. 37606, ~ 1, 11-6-06) Charter references: Council quorum, ~ 8; authority of council to punish its members for misconduct and to compel attendance of members, ~ 8; council meetings to be public, ~ 10; council member's seat to be vacated for unexcused absence from five (5) consecutive meetings, ~ 11. Document2 \ Journal OF Local Government Law . Citizens' Comments During Public Meetings William M. Hackworth Parliamentary issues often arise in connection with citi- zens appearing before gov- ernmg and other governmental bodies wishing to "add their two cents" worth to the discourse. Most of the time, such issues are re- solved routinely; sometimes not. Ten days after losing a federal law- suit early this. year against the City of Kirkwood, Missouri, in which the plaintiff contended that his First Amendment rights had been vio- lated because he was twice con- victed of disorderly conduct for making "repetitive, personal, viru- lent attacks" against city council members and refusing to leave the podium after speaking during the council's public hearings on two different business expanslOns at one meeting, and doing the same during the public comment period at another meeting, the disgruntled plaintiff stormed a later council meeting and killed five people, in- cluding two police officers, the city's public works director, and two council members, and seri- ously wounded the mayor and a reporter. (The city attorney fought off the attacker by repeatedly throwing chairs at him.) While Virginia law requires local governing bodies to conduct public hearings on various matters, such as changing tax rates, rezonings, sale of public property, etc., it does not otherwise require that citizens be permitted to speak during public meetings. Nevertheless, as a matter . ~ l; ! I ~ i i f i . Bill Hackwonh is the City Attorney for the City of Roanoke and may be reached via e-mail at William.Hackwonh @roanokevagov. of practice, most governing bodies permit citizens to speak on topics of their choice at designated times during such meetings, and some permit citizens to speak on any agenda item. Local practices vary widely. "Citizen comment periods" are variously scheduled at the be- ginning and at the end of meetings. Some localities televise such com- ments; others do not. Some locali- ties require speakers to sign up in advance. Some impose time limits, and some limit the number of times speakers address a specific subject within a defined time frame. Some impose reasonable rules of behav- ior for those attending meetings, in order to ensure that the proceedings are orderly, and that public busi- ness is not interrupted by inappro- priate behavior. Limits on Speech Content Limits on the content of citizens' speech may be difficult to enforce, and any such limits must be rea- sonable, narrowly drawn, and con- tent neutral. As Justice Frankfurter stated in Baumgartner v. United States, 322 U S. 665, 673-674 (1944), "One of the prerogatives of American citizenship is the right to criticize public men and measures - and that means not only informed and responsible criticism but the freedom to speak foolishly and without moderation." In a 2001 Virginia Beach case, a citizen successfully challenged the validity of a school board bylaw that prohibited "personal attacks" during the public comment period of a school board meeting. Bach v. School Board of the City of Vir- ginia Beach, 139 F. Supp. 2d 738 (E. D. Va. 2001). The bylaw spe- cifically prohibited "attacks or ac- cusations regarding the honesty, character, integrity or other like personal attributes of any identified individual or group." The court held this part of the policy was un- constitutional. The court found that, in permitting citizens' com- ments, the board created a "limited public forum." Since the board permitted positive as well as neu- tral comment on individuals and groups, the court reasoned that the board could not limit public debate by prohibiting anything negative being said about them. The court cited New York v. Sullivan, 376 U S. 254, 269(1964), which observed that "it is a prized American privi- lege to speak one's mind, although not always with perfect good taste, on all public institutions, and this opportunity is to be afforded in vigorous advocacy no less than ab- stract discussions." Another court, however, upheld a Richmond City Council rule pro- hibiting "personal attacks" on council members during a citizens' comment period. Sa 'ad El-Amin v. West, (E. D. Va. 1988) (unpub- lished opinion) (1988 US. Dist. Lexis 17511). (The rule also re- quired citizens to speak only on "the services, policies and affairs of city government" and prohibited campaign speeches.) In upholding the rule, the court quoted from Be- thel School District No. 403 v. Fra- ser, 478 U S. 675 (1986), a case involving impertinent and lewd comments made by a student dur- ing a presentation at a school as- sembly, as follows: The fundamental values of "habits and manners of ci- vility" essential to a de- mocratic society must, of course, include tolerance of divergent political and religious views, even when the views expressed may be unpopular. But these "fundamental values" must also take into account con- sideration of the sensibili- ties of others.... Even the Page 7 Journal OF Local Government Law most heated political dis- course in a democratic so- ciety requires consideration for the per- sonal sensibilities of the other participants and au- diences. Behavior of Speakers In Howard v. City of Roanoke, 51 Va. App. 36 (2007), the conviction for disorderly conduct of a citizen for being disruptive during a coun- cil hearing was upheld. The citizen was one of 54 scheduled speakers on a controversial city issue, and after he had spoken, he returned to his seat, from where he proceeded to heckle the council by cupping his hands around his mouth and yelling while the mayor attempted to speak, despite being requested to refrain from doing so. The citizen claimed that his yelling was pro- tected "speech", but the appeals court determined that the totality of the circumstances must be looked at, and the mere fact that words were spoken by the citizen while he was yelling did not prohibit his conviction. See Mannix v. Com- monwealth, 31 Va. App. 271 (2000), in which the conviction of a citizen for disorderly conduct and obstructing justice was upheld, af- ter the citizen appeared at a board of supervisors meeting and spoke, but refused to stick to the agenda item being discussed, and refused to be seated after his permitted time to speak had elapsed. (The court rejected the defendant's assertion that his legal counsel should have been permitted to quiz the board's chair regarding his familiarity with the rules of parliamentary proce- dure relating to limiting debate!) See also Collinson v. Gott, 895 F. 2d 994 (4th Cir. 1990) (removal of citizen from public meeting of county commissioners for interrup- tions and truculence). Page 8 Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (10th ed.), at pp. 628-629, sets out rules governing "protection from annoyance by non-members in a meeting." It provides that the chair, acting alone, may act to pro- tect an assembly from annoyance, including requiring nonmembers to leave the hall, or ordering their re- moval. Such an order is appealable, and not debatable. The rules quaintly provide that the chair may appoint a committee to escort the offender to the door, but also sagely suggest that it is usually preferable to leave this to the po- lice. Time Limits Content neutral regulations that re- late to the time, place, and manner of expression during meetings are not subject to as rigorous a scrutiny as regulations that go to the content of speech. In a 1991 lawsuit in- volving the City of Poquoson, a citizen challenged a five-minute limit imposed on her presentation to the city council. Belcher v. City of Poquoson (4th Cir. 1991) (No. 90-2618) (unpublished opinion). The citizen had been placed on the council's agenda, at her request, to complain about a building code violation for which she had been cited. She was escorted from the podium when she ignored repeated requests to stop speaking after five minutes. (She had already spoken to the council during two earlier meetings during the citizens' comment period, when citizens were permitted to speak for three minutes.) The three-judge panel upheld the five-minute limit as be- ing "entirely reasonable" since the speaker was speaking during the "regular" part of the meeting, dur- ing which business was to be trans- acted, finding that this time was not intended to provide a public forum for all comers. The. court cited a Florida case for the proposition that "citizens have no constitutional right to voice their views whenever and wherever they so desire." Ad- derley v. Florida, 385 U.S. 39 (1966). A two minute limit has been up- held. Collinson v. Gott, 895 F. 2d 994,996 (4th Cir. 1990). Limits on Number of Times Citizens May Speak A Richmond City Council rule lim- iting the nuIi:1ber of appearances anyone individual may make dur- ing the . citizens' comment period within a defined period of time was upheld in Sa 'ad EI-Amin v. West, supra. Some localities have estab- lished such a limit (such as three times in one year, or once every three months). This should be done by adopted rule, rather than arbi- trarily, however. According to press reports, a Grand Prairie, Texas, man was paid $75,000 in settlement of a federal case he filed for being prevented from speaking during a citizen comment period (not required to be conducted under Texas law), after the city's mayor determined that the man had spo- ken no fewer than ten or twelve times on the same topic at earlier meetings. 1 j . Limits on Number or Types of Speakers A North Carolina case, Freeland v. Orange County, 273 N. C. 452 (1968), related to a rezoning, where thirty-one of an estimated 500 in attendance at a zoning hearing were permitted to speak for a total of about two and a half hours (ap- parently, about 200 more wished to speak). The resulting ordinance was upheld, the court fmding un- tenable the contention that the body was required to hear all persons in attendance without regard to time. (Cited in Collinson v. Gott, supra). A Florida city council's rule limit- [ )j . .,r, Journal OF Local Government Law t ing speakers during its public comment period to city residents has been upheld. Rowe v. City of Cocoa, 358 F. 3d 80 (11th Cir. 2004). In Henrico Professional Firefight- ers Association, Local' 1568 v. Board of Supervisors of Henrico County, 649 F.2d 237 (4th Cir. 1981), the court held that when a governing body opens a portion of its meeting for individuals to dis- cuss any relevant topic, it may not exclude representatives of em- ployee groups from speaking when other individuals and representa- tives of non-employee groups are permitted to speak. This was found to be both an equal protection and a First Amendment deprivation of the employee association's rights. " . ' '. H \~'i QUESTIONNAIRE (jJ /) -r ~ ~ ") 1. DOES YOUR GOVERNING BODY PROVIDE FOR "CITIZENS' TJ1v1E" ,AND, IF SO, HOW IS IT HANDLED? FOR EXAMPLE, WHERE IT APPEARS ON THE AGENDA, WHAT TIME IS ALLOTTED. ' Albemarle County See attached "Official Agenda." Arlington County Citizens may speak before the County Board on a variety of issues whenever the Board is in public session. At the beginning of each County Board meeting, the first agenda item is Public comment. During this period, citizens may speak before the Board on any issue or concern which is not scheduled to be heard during that meeting. Each citizen may speak up to two (2) minutes and must complete a speaker slip and give it to the Clerk prior to the beginning of the period. Only one speaker is allowed to be heard on each topic. All speakers are heard on a first come, first heard basis. There is rio present , maximum time allocated for this item. Public comment continues until all speakers have been heard. Bedford County We have a section of our agenda devoted to "public appearances" during which any citizen may appear and address the Board. This section follows approval of the agenda and ininutes. The stated policy requires that the citizen contact the county Administrator on the Thursday prior to the Monday meeting and register, giving the topic and approximate duration. Infact, often a citizen will appear at the night of the meeting and request to address the Board. Such requests are routinely granted, especially if , endorsed by the member representing the citizen's district. ,County of Chesterfield Yes. See attached excerpt from the Board of Supervisors Procedures and agenda. Procedures governing the conduct of meetings are adopted at the Board's annual meeting each January. 2 \ County of Culpeper Culpeper County provides for a "citizen's forum" at the beginning of its 7:00 p.m. monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors, at which time other public hearings and planning and zoning cases are discussed. There is no time restriction on this agenda item. Although individual Board members may make comments in response to citizen comments, no action is taken by the Board as a result of any issue raised during this citizen's forum. If action is required, it is scheduled for another time when appropriate notice may be given. There is no restriction upon the topic. Fairfax County "Citizen time" is provided at every other Board meeting--typically once every four weeks--at the end of other scheduled hearings. The speakers list is maintained in the .. Office of the Board Chairman and only ten speakers are permitted. A speaker may not speak more than once every six months and speakers are not permitted to speak on . matters in litigation, matters scheduled for public hearing within four months or matters involving specific County employees. Each speaker is allotted three minutes. . Fauquier County Yes, the Board of Supervisors provides for "citizens time" at its two regularly scheduled monthly meetings. Citizens time is a twenty minute period at which citizens may address any matter not the subject ofa public hearing on the Board's agenda. The twenty minute period is allotted proportionately between speakers based of the number citizens wishing to address the Board of Supervisors. Citizens time comes at the beginning of the meeting following the Pledge .of Allegiance and the Adoption of the Agenda. Hanover . County The Rules provide for citizens time on the agenda of each meeting of the BOCS, . just after the Pledge of Allegiance. The Rules do not specify how long Citizens' Time will be , but typically 10 minutes is allotted on the agenda for this purpose. The Rules provide that, in the event that the number of citizen's comments should exceed the time allotted for Citizens' Time, the Chairman may request that the citizens return at the next regular meeting, may extend Citizen's time or may schedule a public hearing on the matter being discussed. -3 County of Henrico The BDard provides a "Public Comments" periDd near the beginning Dfthe regular . meeting agenda (see sample agenda attached). During this periDd, citizens are allDwed to address any item which dDes nDt appear Dn the agenda. No. specific time is allDtted fDr the CDmment periDd, and a citizen dDes not have to. register in advance to. speak. King William County Our bDard Df supervisDrs dDes prDvide fDr citizens CDmment time, generally. at the end Df the bDard meeting. Individuals are allDwed to. speak fDr 3 minutes and a perSDn representing a grDUp wDuld be allDwed to. speak fDr 5 minutes. This rule is liberally cDnstrued. Loudoun County Yes. Citizen's Time is provided at the beginning Df each regular business meeting. Speakers have up to. 5 minutes; unless special arrangements have been made with the Chairman in advance. As a matter Df practice, speakers will cut a fcrm with the Clerk. The BDard roDm is equipped with a timing system which alerts speakers when they have one minute remaining and their time has expired. Nelson County The NelsDn CDunty BDard Df Superviscrs meets Dn the 2nd Tuesday Df each mDnth at 2:00 p.m., and again at 7:30 p.m. Time is allDtted fDr delegaticns to. address the BDard at the end DfbDth afternDDn and evening sessiDns. City Portsmouth 30 minutes at beginning cfmeetingis designated fDr speakers each with whDm has a 5 minute time limit. If the 30 minutes expires and there are still perscns signed up to. speak there is a time periDd at the end Df "new business" fDr the cDntinuatiDn Df new agenda speakers (See attached agenda). CDuncil may mDtiDn and majcrity vDte cDuld extend the 30 minute time pericd fDr gCDd cause to. allDW a speaker to. speak in beginning and nct the end Dfthe meeting. County of Roanoke Yes. See attached. Spotsylvania County Please see SectiDn 4-1(D) Dfthe BOCS By-laws. 4 \ . County of Stafford <,~: . The County.ofStafford allows two opportunities for citizens to address the Board of Supervisors. The first time is immediately following Roll-Call of the Board of . Supervisors' members (at 1:00). The second time is in the evening portion of the meeting following the public hearings (7:00). Citizens speaking for a group are allotted 5 minutes to speak. A citizen speaking for himself, only, is allotted 3 minutes. If a citizen speaks at 1:00, he cannot speak at the evening portion of the meeting. . City of Virginia Beach The City Council of the City of Virginia Beach does not provide for "citizens' time. " York County Yes. Public comment. At end of agenda, no time limit, but BOS usually suggests 5 minutes for speaker. Will permit longer if subject dictates. 2. WHAT IS YOUR BOARD'S PROCESS FOR CONDUCTING PUBLIC; HEARINGS AT THE ACTUAL BOARD MEETING? FOR EXAMPLE, WHAT ARE YOUR RULES REGARDING THE NUMBER OJ? MINUTES THAT CITIZENS ARE ALLOWED TO SPEAK? ARE CITIZENS ALLOWED TO SPEAK LONGER IF THEY REPRESENT A GROUP? DO YOU PERMIT THE PRO SIDE TO SPEAK BEFORE THE CON SIDE? I AM ALSO INTERESTED IN KNOWING WHAT YOU DO IF THE NUMBER OF SPEAKERS EXCEEDS THE TIME GENERALLY ALLOTTED FOR THE BOARD MEETING, IE., RECESSES. Albemarle County The Board's practice is to: 1. Receive staff report 2. Open public hearing 3. Receive comments from applicant or applicant's representative 4. Receive public comment pro or con 5. The Board generally does not set a maximum amount of time for public hearings. 5 \ Arlington County Public hearings'are held in the order in which they appear on the agenda. Citizens must complete a speaker slip identifying the item number and place it in the speaker slip box before public testimony on that item begins. A maximum of five minutes is allowed for individuals ,wishing to speak. Speakers may choose to speak two minutes or less, or' up to five minutes. Those who limit their speaking to 2 minutes will be called on first, in the order in which their speaker slips are received. Two to five minutes speakers will be called on next, as well in the order their slips are received. If there is 'lengthy public testimony, the chairman may limit the amount of testimony and the length of each presentation. Citizens representing an organization, speak under the guidelines as other speakers. The County Board, procedures indicate that the Chairman may, at his/her discretion, announce "for" and "against" speakers before the testimony when lengthy public testimony is anticipated. However, speakers will be called in the order their slips are received, regardless oftheir position on the issue. Speaker'slips are good only for the session of the meeting listed on the slip and are not held over to another session or meeting. If an item is held over. for action to another date, the Board has two options. They may either hear all testimony' at the first meeting and then close the public testimony on this item, or they may carry the item over without closing public testimony. If they do not close the testimony then at the next session, citizens may sign up to speak on the issues before a decision is made. Bedford County We required that an individual register to speak at public hearings imrru~diately before the meeting. A county employee at a table at the, entrance to the board room collects the signatures. Once the Chai'rman receives the signatures and determines the number of speakers, he may set a time limit (this depends upon the topic and number of speakers). The speaker's stand is equipped with a timed red-light which will advise the speaker when the time has expired. A spokesman for a group of people who have registered will be allotted more time. Normally there is no distinction made as to whether a speaker supports or opposes the proposal. Also, if time permits, the Chairman normally asks if anyone else wishes to speak (I usually cringe when this happens). If a controversial, high-publicized matter is before the Board, special arrangements are made. When the Board considered the County's first zoning ordinance, we met in a school auditorium for a special meeting devoted only to this topic. County of Chesterfield In accordance with S 7 of the Rules of Procedures, the conduct of public hearings is controlled by the Chairman. If the public hearing has many speakers, the Chaimlan will generally allot a total time limit based on the size ofthat meeting's agenda. Citizens who represent a group are not allowed to speak longer than time allotted for individual 6 speakers. In z~ning public hearings, the pro side always speaks first followed by the con side with one chance for a short rebuttal from the pro side. Generally everyone who wishes to speak at a public hearing is asked to line up along the wall to speed the process and the Chairman then determines how much time should be allotted for each speaker. The clerk keeps time for each speaker and notifies the Chairman when any individual speaker exceed,s his time limit. 7 ,r County of Culpeper In Culpeper County, all matters requiring' a public hearing are scheduled for the second meeting of the Board, which begins at 7:00 p.m. For most matters, there are no formal rules established for the public hearing. However, the Chairman does mai~tain order by requit;ing citizens to speak from the podium and state their name and district. The Chairman will also use the gavel to quiet any citizen who becomes unruly or interrupts another speaker. In those public hearings where a great number of citizens appear to speak, the Board requires a sign-up list. Speakers are called in the order that their names appear on the list. Generally, each speaker is limited to two minutes. Representatives of groups are not allowed a greater amount of time, but generally the chairman does not object if they exceed the two minute limit by a reasonable period. Culpeper County does not have any requirement with regard to the order of presentations . in its public hearings. However, before the public hearing is opened, a staff presentation is made, followed by a presentation by the applicant. At that time, the hearing is opened for public comment. When public comment is concluded, the Board of Supervisors then asks questions and makes comments prior to voting on any motions made by the Board. It has been the practice in Culpeper County that if the number of speakers exceeds the time generally allotted, the Board will continue into the early morning hours until the hearing is concluded. Fairfax County The following are the time rules: Person speaking for himself or for his immediate neighborhood--three(3) minutes. Person speaking for an organization whose membership is representative of an entire district--five (5) minutes. Person speaking for an organization whose membership is representative of an entire district--five (5) minutes. Person speaking for an organization whose membership is representative of the affected population of the entire County--ten (10) minutes. The pro does not speak before the con and, in all but rare circumstances, the hearings continue until all have spoken. Recesses are highly unusual. 8 ( Fauquier County The Board of Supervisors has adopted a public hearing protocol outlining how public hearings will be conducted.. The protocol is read at each meeting before the opening of the public hearings. The protocol limits individual citizen comment to three minutes and strysses that public hearings are not question and answer periods. A timer is used to inform speakers when their allotted time is up. Except as hereafter noted citizens representing groups are not given additional time to impart the groups thoughts to the Board. Although not stated within the protocol, applicants are generally given additional time to make their presentation. Procedurally, the Chairman asks those representing the applicant to speak first,. followed by those in favor of the applicant and finally those opposing the application. In some instances the applicant has been given additional time atthe.end of the hearing in which to respond to issues raised during the hearing. At present the board does not generally allot a set time for its meetings. It has been the unwritten policy of the board to extend its meetings until all citizens hav.e had the opportunity to be heard and the hearing closed. In the nine years that I have been with the County Attorney's office I am unaware of any meeting which was recessed and the hearing reconvened at a later date and time certain. This, however, would appear in my view to be the most appropriate method dealing with an extended hearing if required. Hanover County The Rules provide that no public hearing may last for more than 2 hours, although this time may be extended by a majority vote of the BOCS. The time for zoing cases, which does not include the staff presentation, is limited to one hour, but it also may be extended. On zoning cases, the time is divided equally between proponents and opponeQ.ts of the zoning map change being considered. The applicants may use.as much of the 30 minutes reserved for proponents as they desire. Also, inzoning cases, both proponents and opponents may reserve 3 minutes for rebuttal. In all public hearings, individual speakers are allowed up to 5 minutes, and a representative of a civic organization or some other organizaed group may speak for up to 15 minutes. However, for large public hearings, defined by the Rules to be those at which there are more than 100 persons present, these times are reduced to 3 minutes and 10 . minutes respectively ~ If the maximum time allowable for the public hearing has exhausted before all of those who have signed up to speak have had the opportunity, the Chairman may, nevertheless, close the public hearing or the Board may vote to extend the public hearing. County of Henrico The Board does not have any rules for conducting public hearings. There are no time limitations for citizens who speak. Citizens are allowed to speak longer if they represent a group and are speaking in lieu of several other speakers. As a matter of ( . . 9 practice, the proponents speak first, then the opponents, then the proponents are. allowed to rebut. Although there are no time limits for presentations, the chairman sometimes will admonish citizens nofto.be repetitive in their remarks and will encourage them to get to the point if their presentation is too long. We have not had a problem with the number of speakers exceeding the time generally allotted for the meeting. 10 /~ King- William County The chairmariaimounces that the public hearing will be conducted, he then asks that the people speaking on behalf of the project to speak. After they are finished he will ask people who are against the project to speak. An individual can speak for 3 minutes and a person r~presenting a group can speak for 5 minutes. Again this rule liberally construed unless it is a large group. Also it is not a hard and fast rule iti our jurisdiction that pro speaks before the con side, it just depends on how the chairman feels at that particular evening. Loudoun County Attached is a copy of the Board's written rules regarding the conduct of public. hearings. The Board hears speakers in the order in which they sign up with the Clerk, regardless of their position on the matters. We have no standrad procedure when the hearing runs over the time allotted. For the County's annual budget hearing, }Ve typically plan and advertise the eharing for more than one date. With land use matters that draw unusually large crowds, we have on occasion recessed the meetings to. another evening. In those cases, the Chairman typically announces that the board will hear anyone who has come out and wants to speak that night, but that at the end of the evening the hearing will be recessed to a time certain to receive additional public comment. '-.. Nelson County We do not have any rules. We generally allow everyone who wants to speak as long as they wish. City of Portsmouth . See attached page from rules of City Council. County of Roanoke See attached. Spotsylvania County Please see Section 5-3 of the BOCS By-laws. County of Stafford The applicant speaks first and is allotted 10 minutes for his presentation. Citizens are then allowed to give their comments. The same 3- and as..;minute rule as above applies during the public hearing. After the public has spoken, applicant is allotted 5 minutes for , .' 11 rebuttal. There is no order in which the citizens speak (no pro/con). The Board meeting generally will continu~ J-mtilcitizens have a chance to speak. City of Virginia Beach I have attached the applicable City Code Section which responds to this question. Citizens are generally allotted five minutes to speak, and at Council's discretion, can be allotted additional time. While there is no rule established, generally speakers for application or proposal are permitted to speak first, with those against speak thereafter. However, in a general public hearing on an issue, there may be a mix of pro and con speakers. As we do not allocate a fixed time for the board meeting, we do not encounter the problem with the number of speakers exceeding the time generally allocated. York County Suggest 5 minutes. Yes. Applicant has opportunity to speak first & last if questions raised by con speakers. Has not been a problem. Always finished before 12:00 p.m. 3. DO YOU HAVE ANY OFFICIAL OR UNOFFICIAL POLICY FOR DEALING WITH PERSONS WHO CREATE A DISRUPTION AT THE MEETINGS OF YOUR GOVERNING BODY? Albemarle County Traditionally, the Chairperson has wielded a strong gavel and there has been no. history of a problem with disruptions. VA Code Section 18.2-415 (B) provides a procedure to handle a disturbance and details the criminal punishment appropriate for such acts. Arlington County While there is no official policy for dealing with such persons, any behavior which appears threatening either to Board members, staff or other citizens can be immediately reported to the Police. "Panic" buttons are located in the County Board room, to provide direct contact by the clerk and other staff with the police department. In instances where advance information leads staff to believe that disruptive activities may be planned for a board meeting or that disruptive individuals will be present at a meeting staff may provide advance notification to the police department and request that non-uniformed officers be present during the meeting. /' 12 Bedford County We really have no policy in this regard. While we have requested deputies to appear at several meetings when we suspected a disruption, in 15 years no one has been . . asked to leave a meeting. Parenthetically, I have noticed over the years that sometimes matters which a,ppear to be routine surprisingly generate a public outcry. County of Chesterfield Generally a disruptive speaker is gaveled down by the Chairman. If that doesn't work, he is then removed by the Sergeant at Arms who is a deputy sheriff Signs are not permitted in the Board of Supervisors rooms on the theory that they violate the fire prevention code, although I'm not sure that is true. Demonstrations and picket lines are confined by the police to public access areas outside the Board ofSupeIVisorsroom and. the police insure that no doors are blocked by any demonstration. Generally these rules have been successful in controlling disruptive citizens assuming that you have a forceful and. effective Chairman. County of Culpeper Culpeper County has no official policy for dealing with persons who are disruptive. The unofficial policy is for the Chairman to use the gavel and verbal instructions to quiet disruptive citizens. I have found that this method is most effective if the Chairman acts promptly before the disruption proceeds very far. Fairfax County Board Rule 5.5.2 deals with speaker conduct: Decorum of Other Persons--shall be maintained by the Chair, who may request such assistance as to him appears necessary. Persons addressing the Board shall limit their remarks to those relevant to the pending items, and to answering questions. They shall address the Board as a whole, unless answering an: individual member's questions. The presiding officer shall call the speaker to order; if out-of-order remarks, or other indecorous conduct, persist, the presiding officer shall order the speaker from the lectern. Fauquier County While the Board has no official or unofficial policy for dealing with persons who create a disruption at meetings this office has previously researched the issue and has given the Board is considered advice as to a procedure for dealing With disruptions at its. meetings. Attached to Questionnaire is a copy of a memorandum addressing the particular issue upon which you seek advice. 13 Hanover County A uniformed deputy sheriffis present at each meeting of the BOCS, and the Rules rpovide that "[t]heChairmanshall order the removal' of any person whose behavior is so unruly or disruptive as to present the order ly conduct of the meeting." . County of Henrico No. We have had rare occasions involving disruptive speakers, at which time they have been asked to politely address the Board or be subject to removal by the Sheriff King William County We have no official policy, we generally have a deputy and/or the sheriff present at all board meetings. However, since 1987 we have never had an occasion to ask the sheriff to remove anyone from a meeting. Loudoun County No. On occasion, we have asked a sheriffs deputy to attend sessions which are expected to be particularly emotional or volatile. Nelson County No. County of Roanoke No. We have only had 2 problems in 10 years. If a problem is anticipated we request a uniformed officer to attend meeting. This presence has deterred problems. Spotsylvania County A sheriff's deputy attends BOCS meetings. If someone actually was preventing the BOS from conducting its business, the person would be asked to cease; asked to leave; . arrested (in that order). County of Stafford The By-Laws provide that the Chairman maintains order and decorum. If the Chairman deems it necessary, the assistance of the Sheriff's Department will be requested. City of Portsmouth 14 We operate by ordinance under Robert's Rules of Order with a Police Sgt. as. Sgt. at Arms if a speaker i~ ~eclared out of order and does not respond appropriately the speaker can be removed from the meeting. City of Virginia Beach I have attached the appropriate City Code Sections which cover this. Generally, the Mayor, as the presiding officer, has the right to declare someone out of order for either disrupting the meeting or speaking on matters which are not germane to the agenda item before Council. If declared out of order and the disrupting party is uriwilling to retire from the podium (all of our meetings are broadcast on local television), a police officer in attendance may be summoned to remove the disrupting party from the chamber. To our knowledge, this has never been necessary. York County If we have prior knowledge such a person will appear before Board; we have a police officer present. So far has not been a problem. Speakers have deferred to the chairman's gavel. 4. MISCELLANEOUS THOUGHTS. Arlington County Work sessions are open to the public but citizens are restricted from speaking during such meetings. Bedford County . Each chairman conducts meetings differently. The atmosphere ranges from casual and "down-home" to rigid formality. We have citizens who wax philosophically and one who began reading the Declaration ofIndependence. Normally a chairman can recognize a speaker who has another agenda and advises that speaker to stick to the topic. On the other hand, inexperienced or uneducated speakers are treated gently and given great latitude. County of Culpeper Personally, I dislike the citizen's forum because more frequently than not, it is used as a means of ambushing one's neighbor or opponent without notice to that neighbor or opponent. However, the members of the Board of Supervisors feel that it serves a useful function. Therefore, as County Attorney I merely caution the Board to refrain from taking any action that might impact the rights of another party who did not have notice that the issue would be raised during the citizen's forum. 15 Fairfax County Fortunately, we have had no. bad experiences to. date. But I think it is just a matter of time. If I had my way, given the times, I weuld like to. see hidden metal detecters. These are especially needed in view ef the fact that we no. lenger have armed, swern pelice efficers pn the premises. Rather, we now must rely en eur u~armed private guards. Fauquier County The Beard's adepted public hearing protecel appears to. have werked quite well in keeping the hearings focused and on time. In almest all cases citizens have been ceeperativeand well-behaved and the issue efthe disruptive citizen has net been a major problem during Beard meetings. Hanover County I believe that it is impertant to. previde in the Rules that Citizen's Time and public hearings are fer. the purpose ef providing an oppertunity fer citizens to. present their cemments and epinions to. the Beard and that these are net apprepriate time to. interrogate Board members (er staff member~) or etherwise to. demand er expect a respense to. any specific cencerns. By having such a provisien expressly stated in the Rules, the Chairman er Parlimentarian (i.e. Ceunty attorney) can prevent unseemly exhancges between citizens and Beard er staff members. A copy ef a pertien efHanever Ceunty's Rules regarding Citizen's Time is enclesed. County of Henrico While rules fer Beard meetings may be helpful, they may be suspended ernet follewed by the Beard. The need for and cemplexity ef rules may depend en the degree ef citizen invelvement and participatien in Beard meetings. In Henrice, an infermal practice witheut set rules has werked well. The Beard endeavers to. treat peeple with patience and ceurtesy and to. allew them as much time as they need for their presentatiens. King William County Y eu may want to. centact the ceunty atterney fer King and Queens, I understand that their meetings recently have been quite disruptive and very leng. City of Portsmouth Are yeu aware ef the Chesapeake situatien regarding nen agenda speakers? Spo/sylvania County The written rules in the by-laws have really helped deal with these situatiens. <~ 16 City of Virginia Beach. We have wrestled from time to time whether or not there should bea "citizen . time" at the beginning or end of Council meetings. Our general tendency has been not to include such time, feeling that any items scheduled for action on the Council agenda is subject to any/member of the .public speaking on the issue for up to five minutes. Also, this is in consideration of the fact that public hearings are scheduled as required by law or on issues that Council wishes to generally solicit comments. Marw of oui sister cities permit this citizen time on a portion of their agenda; and we have considered several issues in reaching our determination not to include such citizen time. Such considerations include: the right of the Council to control its agenda~ the expediency of conducting its business in an efficient manner~ and, the ability of a Council member to sponsor citizens if he or she so desires. York County York County has a policy under which a citizen may only speak to an issue not on the agenda twice in a year's time. Tried to get our Board to do something similar - they wouldn't. The same guy appears before us to talk about Lymes disease. SEP/cblW :QuesResp ) r..\ CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. 1YREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk July 24, 2008 The Honorable Mayor and Members Of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: Enf:losed is a copy of a summary of benchmark procedural rules for Council meetings from the Virginia First Cities jurisdictions, as well as Roanoke County and the City of Salem, which information was requested by the Council at its July 7 Council meeting, in connection with the Mayor's request for changes to current Council procedures and practices. If you would like additional information, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, ~~7n.~ Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk Attachment pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance L: \CLERK\DATA \CKSMl \Agenda.08\benchmark procedures.doc Department of Management & Budget Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW., Room 354 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 540-853-6803 fax: 540-853-2773 FROM: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk uJ Paul Workman, Budget/Management Analyst ~ TO: DATE: July 21, 2008 SUBJECT: Benchmarking procedural rules for Council meetings As requested, we have contacted Virginia First Cities jurisdictions, as well as Roanoke County and Salem, to benchmark issues with respect to the format of Council meetings. You will find below a summary of the findings. Time Limits 1. Are there time limits imposed on speakers who address Council? Hampton: 3 minutes Lynchburg: 3 minutes Newport News: 5 minutes Norfolk: 3 minutes Portsmouth: 5 minutes Richmond: A speaker is given 3 minutes per agenda item. The public comment period shall not exceed 30 minutes for proponents and 30 minutes for oppositions. Ten minutes total is allowed per speaker during the regular business meetings. An individual may appear before the Council during the Citizen Comment period no more than four times per year and no more than once within a three-month period. The speaker must provide a topic and if they stray from that topic, it will result in forfeiting of the remaining time. Roanoke County: 3 minutes Salem: No limit 2. Are there time limits on briefings by the City Manager? Hampton: No. Lynchburg: No. Newport News: No. Norfolk: No. Portsmouth: No limit for the City Manager or the staff, however, they try to have meetings completed within an hour. Richmond: N/A. Strong Mayor-Council format of government Roanoke County: No. Salem: No. 3. Are there time limits on briefings with regards to citizen groups or neighborhood organizations? Hampton: Yes. Lynchburg: Yes. 5 minutes and only one representative from the group may speak. Newport News: No limit during the work session (City Manager authorization required) but there are time limits. for the regular session. Regular session limits groups to 5 minutes and only one representative from the group may speak. Norfolk: Yes. 3 minutes. Portsmouth: Yes. 5 minutes and only one representative from the group may speak. The speaker may ask those who support them to silently stand or raise their hand. Richmond: Yes. They are treated the same as the general public. A speaker is given 3 minutes per agenda item; public comment period shall not exceed 30 minutes for proponents and 30 minutes for oppositions. Ten minutes total is allowed per speaker during the regular business meetings. An individual may appear before the Council during the Citizen Comment period no more than four times per year and no more than once within a three-month period. The speaker must provide a topic and if they stray from that topic, it will result in a forfeit of the remaining time. Roanoke County: No formal time limits. This is left to the discretion of the County Administrator. Salem: No. However, if there is a large issue they may impose time limits. Advance Pre/Jaration for Council Meetinqs 4. Are briefing materials provided to Council prior to the meetings? Hampton: Yes. Lynchburg: Yes. Newport News: Yes. Norfolk: Yes. Portsmouth: Yes. Staff briefing materials must be provided prior to meetings, however, from time-to-time there are exceptions and unexpected items. Richmond: Yes. An informal meeting is held prior to the formal meeting to brief members on the agenda. Roanoke County: Ye~; All briefing materials are provided to the Board prior to the meetings. Salem: Yes. Tuesday before Monday meetings. 5. Is the general public required to pre-registering before speaking at meetings? Hampton: No. Sign in sheet is available and after those who have signed up are finished, it is opened to the floor for anyone who has not spoken but wishes to address Council. Lynchburg: Yes, if they are speaking on a topic to be discussed by Council. No, if they are speaking on a topic someone else has brought up. Newport News: Yes. Speakers are instructed to complete a 3xS card which includes name, address, and topic they wish to address Council on. Norfolk: Yes. They can register up to a minute before the meeting starts. Portsmouth: No. Speakers are asked to fill out a "registration card" and provide it to the Deputy City Clerk before the call to order. The "registration card" may be completed by phone, e-mail, or in person. Public Hearing speakers are encouraged to pre-register, but Council always opens it up to the fl 0 0 r. Richmond: Speakers must pre-register by 12 noon on the date of meeting (meetings start at 3pm and 6pm). They must also provide the name of any organizations they represent or any economic or professional relationship(s) that would benefit from the subject they are addressing. Roanoke County: Pre-registration is not required. A "Request to Speak" form is required but may be completed at any time during the meeting. Salem: No. 6. What are the procedures for requests by groups or organizations to appear before the Council, and must these requests appear on Council's written agenda? Hampton: Groups and organizations are treated the same as individual speakers and there are no official procedures. Lynchburg: The initial speaker is allowed 10 minutes to present the topic. The floor is opened up for those in favor and each speaker is allowed 3 minutes. Then.the floor is opened for opposition and each speaker is allowed 3 minutes. The initial speaker is then allowed 5 minutes for a rebuttal after which the issue is opened to Council for consideration. Newport News: Organizations are usually asked to put their request in writing to the City Manager or his Chief of Staff. Norfolk: There are no official procedures relating to groups or organizations. They are treated similarly to the general public and allotted 3 minutes. If they are included on the City Manager's agenda, there is no time limit. Portsmouth: Groups or organizations must coordinate with the City Manager to be included in the Public Work Session. For regular meetings, they must sign up similar to methods required of the general public as a non-agenda speaker and these do not show up on the written agenda. Richmond: Groups or organizations that need to appear before Council would do so at the informal meeting that proceeds the formal meetings. . Roanoke County: No written procedures exist, however, the County Administrator is responsible for the agenda and requests are left to his discretion. Salem: Must submit a request in writing to the City Manager to be included on the written agenda. Other Procedures for Council MeetinC/s 7. Are regular Council meetings scheduled to be held in different neighborhoods? If so how frequently. Hampton: Not as a matter of routine, but briefings that are geographically significant to a particular location within the City may be held near that location. Lynchburg: No. Newport News: All are at City Hall except for one, which is moved to a more central location, usually a school, during budget season. Norfolk: No. Meetings are always held at City Hall. Portsmouth: No. However, "Community Meetings" are held quarterly out in the neighborhoods, usually at a public school. Richmond: No. However, individual council members may hold their own informal meetings out in their districts. Roanoke County: No. Salem: No. 8. Is there television coverage of regular and/or informal sessions of the Council meetings? Hampton: Regular meetings and Work sessions are televised. Lynchburg: Regular meetings, Special meetings, Work sessions and even special events such as the State of the City Address are all televised. Newport News: Regular meetings are televised. Norfolk: Regular meetings are televised. Portsmouth: Regular and informal sessions are televised. Richmond: Regular meetings are televised. Roanoke County: Regular meetings are televised. Salem: No television coverage. C: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Department of Management and Budget Amelia C. Merchant, Budget Administrator 6S:t:f~~!d 121rlf Ei()~ :;~~~=nJ All:f CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 Telephone: (540) 853-2333 Fax: (540) 853-1138 City Web: www.roanokeva.gov July 31, 2008 Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Vice Mayor Honorable Gwen W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Alvin L. Nash, Council Member Honorable AnitaJ. Price, Council Member Honorable Court G. Rosen, Council Member Honorable David B. Trinkle, Council Member Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Subject: Background Information on Countryside Golf Course As a follow-up to information forwarded on July 24, 2008, enclosed is an informational outline on the Countryside Golf Course that will be part of the discussion during the August 4th City Council briefing. Also enclosed is a summary of operating revenue, operating expense and outstanding debt on seventeen (17) municipal-owned golf courses in Virginia, as well as comparable financial information on Countryside Golf Course. Darlene L. Burcham City Manager D~/fg Enclosures c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk :.::~ Countryside Chronology . May, 2005, City Council authorizes purchase of golf course for $4.1M · July 2005, Airport identified need for additional land for expansion of the 46 acre flight protection zone (approximately 17 acres to the Airport / approximately 4.5 to City in swap). · October/November 2005, City issued Request for Proposals (RFP) for development of the property. One qualified developer (Toll Brothers) responded. · November 2005, City acquired Countryside Golf Course with land totaling 140.42 acres. An additional 46 acres of the course is leased through the Roanoke Regional Airport. The land has been leased as part of the golf course since October 1965. The most recent amendment was approved in 1995. · November 2005, hired Meadowbrook Golf as a management firm for the operation of Countyside Golf Course. City paid $35,000 annually by Meadowbrook Golf. Meadowbrook Golf collects all revenue and covers costs of operations. The City is responsible for all repairs over $1,000. The tennis facility is controlled by Meadowbrook Golf who sublet the facility through a third party lease agreement. · February, 2006, Toll Brothers, Inc. opts not to pursue the project · July 2006, issued a 2nd RFP for development of Countryside · August 2006, received proposal from Countryside, LLC. for development of the property. ..-- ::,. It March 2008, discussions started for the renewal of the lease agreement for the original 46-acre flight protection zone plus the necessary land swap for the additional 17+- acres needed for expansion of the zone. (17 acres to from City to Airport/ 4.5 acres from Airport to City) · April 2008, Council approved sale of 1.05 acres of land to Newbern Properties for $55,000. Rezoning of the property proceeding; on City Council public hearing agenda for August 18th. . 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N ~ I.;.) e 0"1 ::: o 00 ?p I ,-... - ~n :::rO o a - 'i:l (1l _ () (1l o >< E; ~ f/) ..... ~ So '-'N @ ~ o o I.;.) 0"1 :::r o - (1l f/) ~~~ ~ :::r (1l ..0 ('ll o (1l e .., - ~..... (1l 0.. >-! :::r= f/) ~ 8.. C 'f/)'-'= ~ .. ,-... I.;.) n - ~ >-! ...... f/) ~@ e I.;.) ::: - ~ -.....l 0"1 8' >-! U (1l (1l >-! ~ ~ N = = !.II (Ii "t::l _n>-tcrcr"-'" '-0 _. g 0 C ttI '-0 Q "0 C :::.; 5: 3_.{l)~:.{l) ::l ~ .....::l ~ >-o..~:;.~ "Q cr 0.. (l) <:::: :::.;'--<: _ (l) :;. '-O~ (l) ~ fJJ -,.-... '-Ol' - _. '-O~ '-'fJJ o "0 (l) ::l (l) 0.. S. 'i:l-l' 8.~~ fJJ nfJJ g ~; CJ c'--<: 0 ?~~ -<:;o;-~ >- >- 5. <: _. N (l) ::l \.;..l::l(JQ -...l~n o (l) - ::l ..... (l) >-t ,.-... 'i:l- ttI ,.-... 'i:l(l n o ttI -. n ~ = 0 ::+ -. 0.. 0 ~= C fJJ 0.. (l) C >-t 8 , >-t fJJ ., fJJ (l) >- fJJ ?P~ (l) I (l) 0 >-' 0\ C I~ - :;:o~ \0 ? ~(l) 00 (l) ~ .j::.. (l) (l) .j::.. 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III =... 0 C III Z ('t) It:!! ~ ~ = =- ..... ... S. gf:#'t VI~('t)~a."C('t)~a ~~::iN~~('t)=~~('t)~ - !:::. Q\ ~ ... a ~ ~ ~ N .. 51-,.-...~=1Il ('t) ('t) C".== ('t) ~ ~ ... ~ ('t) = ~ = Q() = Z = = ... = f:#'t;!4. ..... ('t) = ~ = ~ = \IQ ~ ~ ... = r:::J' = r:::J' ~ ~ ('t)==~Vl5I"""""'"",,=== ~ ... ~ ....... 11. ~ ('t) III ..... ~ ~ .,=IIl~=.....;!4.('t)=-\IQ = ~ ., ....r Q\ ('t) ...., ('t) ('t) ., = ..... ('t) = '" ... ~ a ~. ~ ..... ~ e. ('t)<:~...=.....",~_b, . ('t)-= =~('t)"""""Cr:::J' = = ('t) ~ r:::J' ('t) ... ~ ....., ~ = =~""'~('t)~=IIl=('t)~ ('t)('t)-~ =~('t)=~\IQ ... ~ = ~ ~ "C = ....., ~ ('t) = ('t) ~ ~ = ('t) ::! = ~ S...... ~ r:::J' = f:#'t ('t) ., ('t) = - S. ~..........,~.....~~~~>~ ....... III f:#'t VI Q C". ... ('t) ..... "C ..., = ~ , , 't, __ ~ !"'l ~ rJI">" ., "0 cr ~~ 5 ~ _. ::l ::l >-t (JQ (l) "0 ::l >-t 0 o <: () a (l) -. fJJ 0 fJJ ::l '-' ::T' 0' "0 0.. 2.>-t;:;~ (l) ..... () ..... fJJ ::T' ::T' 2 _. (l) ~ () ::l cr fJJ ..... N ~ (l) o. O()o..::l o:;o;-~'-' VI::lqn ?P 5. ~ _. (l) (JQ ..... {l)'--<: ,.-... n o c >-t '" (l) 0\ ':..:J o -...l '--<: ~ >-t 0.. '" 'i:l(l ~ = ~= '" ., III ('t) t;;"Ncro ~ 0'--<: l cr 0 "0 (l) (l) \.;..l >-t ~ ~ """,. (D 'i~o.. c ..... ........ ::t (l) .g (s. 8 ~ ~ ~ ::l C ..... (l) ::l (l) .....0.. :::.; "0 ~ >-t -...l N '-' < > ~ ~ = ~ \IQ ('t) a ('t) = !"!" ~CJ';;O 0000 _>-t,..,., 00 >-t-) 8 V'"I ::r:n{l)~ o 0 ::l.. 0 8;:;'--<:0.. {l)"':;O;-,-, '" (l) ::l ::::' .....'-'o~ (l) ~ () g. ::l (l) o ~ CJ >-t '" 0 N:;:::' l':::;:; \.;..l (l) (l) n (l) 0 00 'i:l C 5; ~ >-t ~rD 'i:l (l) ..... (l) >-t '" cr C >-t ~ -< -. >-t (JQ 5' -. ~ ::T' o (P- '" N .j::.. -...l '-0 I - 00 >-t ,.-... - '-0 ~ ~i (l) (ti> 00 '" ::T' (l) ::T'{l) 5:{l) ::T' 0 (l) (l) _. 0 (P :;0;- o (l) ::l - _:;0;- ::l () (l) '" (l) (l) 0.. ..... >-t '" ::l '" ~ '" (l) '0.. '-' ~ -&'7 '" I '" '" -&'7 _ .. -&'7 .. (l) \.;..l VI N '" 0 0 I 0' I >-t -&'7-&'7 -&'7 ::l .j::..N \.;..l 0 .j::..VI .j::.. ::l I @ _. ~ 0 () >- z '" 0 N ..... (l)"O C '" ........ 0 (l) (l) >- \.;..l :;o;-::l >-t 0 '0 ~ '" >-t-) '" (l) (l) () . 0.. 0 0 2:ttlo ::T' 0\ 0 ~ ........ >-t (l) C ::l '" - 0 <:0..- cr 0\ C {l)(JQ'--<: ........ (l) 0 ::l ~ (l) -...l (l) 0.. ..... ..... ::l 00 :" - (JQ (l) 0 ..... ~ ~ ::T' ~- (l) ....0 ~O ~O ="C ~"C ('t)"C ~ ('t) "C ('t) <: ('t) = ., ('t) ., ('t) ., a ~ = ~ = ~ ('t) ..... III ..... = :t ... ('t) ... ,.-...= .. = ~ = ~\IQ \IQ \IQ = III III '-' ~ ~ N = = VI ~ ,.-... n o ~ '" (i) N ".....l o o 0...< e; P- yo '"Cl e; N -..l '-'" ~-r O~~ o Ul (i) ~oid .... n...... ...... 0 P- p-......(JQ (JQ ...... (i) 5'" g Cl <~g. >> ...... ,...,., ::::::n NdO ~....~ \CJ =2' '" N(i) (i) @ -..l \CJ _\CJ-<'l oo~<.; ~ 0 (i) o _ (i) ~~g '" , P- I f:/7 '" ~~~ - ...... P- ~ \CJ ~ o - (i) '" C;;~I ~ 0 (i) O-~ ~~P- '" 1 ~ f:/7'" f:/7-" _N 00 @ N o '0 o o \CJ-~ ~oo(i) o ~ (i) ~g.~ ~ ~ ::l f:/7'~ e;~:c UlO - ...... f:/7P- O\~ \CJ ,.-... n o ~ .... '" (i) 0\ \0 o o 0...< e; P- '" >-1,!:::.d""rl ::!.~~ ~ ~ 08 (i) ce.'"d-g..;!? 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'. . .In addition,tothe~e~tiired critedalisted above;,tl}e()ffi~e()fihe TreasUI:erhai> met at leasrfiveofthe:eight,' desirable criteria set by the TreasUrers; Association of Virginia, 'Be it FiereGy reso{v'ed tfiatthe Treasurer' %socidtion if Virg{ntaaccredits thiscffice jJr ao~ecyearyeriOd ,commencing juFy 1, 2008 and erldingjune 30,2009, . . ,C~~" (~]:'I'"Y- . rot m Ion WHEREAS, National Night Out is a national, crime and drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW); and WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke is a Cerlified Crime Prevention Community; and WHEREAS, it is imporlant that all citizens know and understand that National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, to demonstrate general supporl for and parlicipation in local anticrime programs, to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community parlnerships, and to send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are fighting back against crime; and WHEREAS, the men and women of the Roanoke Police Deparlment are committed to working with citizens to enhance their quality of life, NOW, THEREFORE, I, David A. Bowers, Mayor of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, call upon all citizens, neighborhood watch groups and community civic organizations to observe August 5, 2008, as the 25th Annual National Night Out, with appropriate ceremonies, events and observances and, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, August 5, 2008, throughout this great AII- America City, as NA TiONAL NIGHT OUT. Given under our hands and the Seal of the, City of Roanoke this 4th day of August in the year two thousand and eight. ATTEST: ~'~.,",,_ ..~#j' .>..r~~~) " <., t....., t ". ',' ':,~:;;.l,=J..~;<,",.,:,~"",~,t,--t;;7t'~~#'""",,, David A. Bowers Mayor ~ln.M~ Stephanie M~oon City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S,W" Room 364 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 Telephone: (540) 853-2333 Fax: (540) 853-1138 City Web: www.roanokeva,gov August 4, 2008 Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Vice Mayor Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Alvin L. Nash, Council Member Honorable Anita J. Price, Council Member Honorable Courtney G. Rosen, Council Member Honorable David B. Trinkle, Council Member Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Subject: Request for a Public Hearing to Consider the Placement of a Deed of Reservation on City Owned Property for a Public Drainage Easement Background: The City of Roanoke desires to place a Deed of Reservation on City owned property designated as Tax Map No. 1040202 to accommodate a public storm water drainage easement to convey storm water that will result from the development of the Cambria Suites Hotel and other properties along Reserve Avenue. Pursuant to the requirements of 91 5.2-1800(B)-181 3 of the Code of Virginia, the City of Roanoke is required to hold a public hearing to consider this matter. Recommendation: Schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, August 18, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. on the above matter. A full report will be included in the August 18, 2008, agenda material for City Council's consideration. Respectfully submitted, Darlene L. B rcham City Manager Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council August 4, 2008 ' Page 2 DLB:LB c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance William M. Hackworth, City Attorney R. Brian Townsend, Asst. City Manager for Community Development Brian K. Brown, Economic Development Administrator CM08-00125 CITY OF ROANOKE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 215 Church Avenue, SW, Suite 461 PO Box 1220 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1220 Telephone: (540) 853-2821 Fax: (540) 853-6142 ANN H, SHAWVER, CPA Director of Finance August 4, 2008 Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Vice Mayor Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Alvin L. Nash, Council Member Honorable Anita J, Price, Council Member Honorable Court G, Rosen, Council Member Honorable David B. Trinkle, Council Member Subject: Public Hearing Request Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Pursuant to the requirements of the Virginia Code, the City of Roanoke is required to hold a public hearing on the issuance of $8,210,000 general obligation public improvement bonds for various public improvement projects, This is to request that a public hearing be advertised on the above matter for Council's regular meeting to be held on Monday, August 18, 2008 at 7:00 p,m, A full report will be included in the August 18, 2008 agenda material for your consideration. Respectfully submitted, 0tJ ~\N-- Ann H. Shawver Director of Finance . . " ' AHS/cma c: Stephanie M, Moon, City Clerk 'Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Sherman M, Stovall,' Director of Management and Budget CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva,gov STEPHANIE M, MOON, CMC City Clerk August 5, 2008 SHEILA N, HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk Mr. Stuart H. Revercomb 2408 Stanley Avenue, S. E. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Mr. Revercomb: Your resignation as member of the Economic Development Authority, was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, August 4, 2008. On motion, duly seconded and unanimously adopted, your resignation was accepted. On behalf of the Members of Roanoke City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your service to the City of Roanoke as a member of the Economic Development Authority from February 22, 2005 to August 4, 2008. Please find enclosed a Certificate of Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your years of service. Sincerely, SMM:ew Enclosure pc: Dennis R. Cronk, Chair, Economic Development Authority, Poe & Cronk Real Estate Group, Inc., 10 So. Jefferson St., 1200 Wachovia Tower, Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Harwell M. Darby, Jr., Assistant Secretary, Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Glenn, Feldmann, Darby and Goodlatte, P. O. Box 2887, Roanoke, Virginia 24001 Joyce S. Johnson, Assistant to the Mayor r. ~ Z "ti g; n ::0 ~ n trj 0 0 ~ ~ ~ tr1 ~ .-3 n ~ ~ 0 ~~ .-3 ~ Z n E9 00 rJj CZl '"r1'"r1~> ~ > tr1'"r1 ~ ~ ~ g;~ 1:3.-3nCZl G; trj .-3a;:::r::o> ~ o tr1tr1a;: r:F1 0 OCZl >'"r1n< ~ 6~ 0 ctr1~tr1tr1 ~ ~ tc.-3t"""a;: ~ ~ 8~~Otc ~ ~ CZl~OI-dtr1 tr:l tr1z 0 .-3 '"r1a;:?;:i d '"r1 ~~ ~ ?;:i ~ ~ ~ ~ 00 ~ ~ .-31-d NNO.-3 0 0 ~s ~ 8J'-l~>~ ; n ~t""" ooNOCtr1 8 o~.-3 ~ ~ > ?;:in 5; ::r:: OCZl CZl 0 ~ ~~ .-3 ~ ~ ~ o~ ~ ~g N 0 ~ 0 '"r1 00 ~ tI1 CIl .-3 :-:3 ::r:: ~ ~ IIII Poe & Cronk t~\Plf REAL ESTATE GROUP 1 0 South Jefferson Street 1200 Wachovia Tower Roanoke, Virginia 24011 540/982-2444 540/342-8549 facsimile www.poecronk.com July 28, 2008 The Honorable David A. Bowers Noel C, Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA 24011 Dear Mayor Bowers, The City of Roanoke Economic Development Authority has received notice by email (see attached e-mail) that Stuart Revercomb is resigning as a member of the Economic Development Board, Please let me know if we can be of assistance to City Council in their efforts in identifying a replacement for the Board, Sincerely, ~~~~ Dennis Cronk, Chairman " City of Roanoke Economic Development Authority Cc: Stephanie M, Moon, CMC, City Clerk Attachment: ~~~RII ___ ~ ,c.",',"..'.'".i',r..,..",,',", ~ tIf;jA~:~:i,-:;~;:~~':,~"" ROANOKE RETIREMENT ADMINISTRATION Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW, Room 461 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 540,853,2062 fax: 540,853,6142 August 4, 2008 Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Vice-Mayor Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Alvin L. Nash, Council Member Honorable Anita J. Price, Council Member Honorable Court G. Rosen, Council Member Honorable David B. Trinkle, Council Member Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Attached for your review is a summary of the Roanoke Pension Plan Board of Trustees' activities for the time period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. The written minutes of each Board of Trustees meeting are located in the office of the Retirement Administrator, Andrea F. Trent. On behalfofthe appointed members of the Board of Trustees, we would like to take this occasion to thank City Council for the opportunity to be of service to our City. Sincerely, c:92 ---/ c.- 7-"7 David C. Key V Chairman Attachment c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan Annual Report City of Roanoke Pension Plan Board of Trustees June 30, 2008 There were four meetings scheduled during the above referenced time period. July 11 , 2007 Meeting Members present: David C. Key Jesse A. Hall George F. Taylor Donna S. Johnson J. Greg Reed Darlene L. Burcham Curtis L. Davis Michael W. Hanks Members absent: Mayor C. Nelson Harris The Board approved: . 3 retirements from Employees' Retirement System (ERS); . 15 retirements from Employee's Supplemental Retirement System (ESRS); . 3 applications for spousal allowances due to retiree deaths; and . 2 non-occupational disabilities from ESRS. Becker, Burke Associates, Incorporated's March 31, 2007 quarterly investment update was presented by Mr. Key. It was also reported that eleven responses were received from the Request for Proposal for a new actuary and five providers have been selected to interview. October 10, 2007 Meeting Members present: Donna S. Johnson J. Greg Reed George F. Taylor Michael W. Hanks Jesse A. Hall Curtis L. Davis Members absent: Mayor C. Nelson Harris Darlene L. Burcham David C. Key The Board approved: . 17 retirements from ESRS; and . 3 applications for spousal allowances due to retiree deaths. The Board denied: . 2 non-occupational disabilities from ESRS, Becker, Burke Associates, Incorporated's June 30, 2007 quarterly investment update was presented by Mr. Hall. The rebalancing of plan assets in connection with the recent update of the Investment Policy by Becker, Burke Associates, Incorporated is complete. Ms. Trent reported that contract negotiations for new Investment Managers were in process with Essex Investment Management Company, LLC, Westfield Capital Management Company, LLC, and Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley, LLC. The Board voted to engage business with all three companies pending contract approval. The Board approved execution of an agreement pending approval from our Actuary and City Attorney to allow the City of Norfolk and the City of Roanoke to enter into a Portability Agreement. This agreement would allow current employees with service under the City of Norfolk's Pension Plan or the City of Roanoke's Pension Plan to add service to their respective plan when determining a retirement benefit, January 9, 2008 Meeting Members present: David C. Key J. Greg Reed Jesse A. Hall George F. Taylor Darlene L. Burcham Curtis L. Davis Michael W. Hanks Donna S. Johnson Members absent: Mayor C. Nelson Harris The Board approved: . 1 retirement from ERS; . 20 retirements from ESRS; and . 3 applications for spousal allowances due to retiree deaths. Becker, Burke Associates, Incorporated's quarterly investment update was presented by Mr. Key. The June 30, 2007 Actuarial Valuation was presented to the Board by the new actuaries, Milliman Consultants. Ms. Trent reported that the rebalancing has been completed and contracts have been finalized with our new investment managers, except for Essex Investment Management. That contract is still being negotiated. April 9, 2008 Meeting Members present: David C. Key Darlene L. Burcham J. Greg Reed Curtis L. Davis Donna S Johnson Jesse A. Hall Michael W. Hanks George F. Taylor Members absent: Mayor C. Nelson Harris The Board approved: . 1 retirement from ERS; . 14 retirements from ESRS; . 2 applications for spousal allowances due to retiree deaths; . 1 non-occupational disability from ESRS; and . 2 non-occupational disability appeals from ESRS The Board denied: . non-occupational disabilities from ERS; . 1 non-occupational disabilities from ESRS; and . 1 occupational disability from ESRS. Becker, Burke Associates, Incorporated's quarterly investment update as of December 31, 2007, was presented by Mr. Key. KPMG's Annual Report to the Board of Trustees was presented along with the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. Ms. Trent reported that all contracts with the new investment managers are now finalized. :.\ CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 STEPHANIE M, MOON,CMC E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva,gov City Clerk SHEILA N, HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk August S, 2008 Donald R. Witt, Chair Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission 3332 Kenwick Trail, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Dear Mr. Witt: This is to advise you that Elizabeth D. Rhine has qualified as a City representative to the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, to fill the unexpired term of Charles R. Shaver ending June 30, 2010. Sincerely, . · h1. '16YV Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew pc: Elizabeth Belcher, Greenway Coordinator, Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, P. O. Box 29800, Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Joyce S. Johnson, Assistant to the Mayor Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Elizabeth D. Rhine, do solemnly affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a City representative to the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, to fill the unexpired term of Charles R. Shaver ending June 30, 2010, according to the best of my ability (So help me God). ~ ~ - Subscribed and sworn to before me this a day 0# 2008. BRENDA S. HAMILTON, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY&~ & 4dA1- ,6~-&=L~RK K:\oath and leaving service\Roanoke valley greenway commission\Elizabeth 0, Rhine 630 201O,doc CITY OF ROANOKE, OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva,gov SHEILA N, HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M, MOON, CMC City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk August 5, 2008 Kathryn Van Patten, Director Court and Community Corrections 1627 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 241 53 Dear Ms. Van Patten: This is to advise you that the B. Steven Lugar has qualified as a City representative to replace Chief Atlas '~oe" Gaskins to the Regional Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Board, for a term of three years ending June 30, 2011. Sincerely, A~ h1, ~1rN Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew pc: Joyce S. Johnson, Assistant to the Mayor Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, B. Steven lugar, do solemnly affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a City representative to the Regional Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Board, for a term of three years ending June 30, 2011, according to the best of my ability (So help me God). 'X 4 4IE>? WIJ () I J" . Subscribed and sworn to before me thi~day of I( 2008. BRENDA S. HAMILTON, CL.ERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY ~ f.l'lUf( 17?f,j , CLERK - .. . . - -_. ". .., " ,- t: i Il, 1) cfr::. ~ ~'. ;'_: K:\oath and leaving service\Regional Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Board\B Steven Lugar oath June 30 2010,doc CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 , Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: cIerk@roanokeva,gov SHEILA N, HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M, MOON, CMC City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk August 5, 2008 Elaine A. Bays, Director RVTV 541 Luck Avenue, S. W., Suite 145 Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Ms. Bays: This is to advise you that the Carla L. Terry has qualified as a City representative to the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2011. Sincerely, ~h1. h('~ Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SM M :ew pc: Robert R. Altice, Chair, Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee, 616 South Maple Street, Vinton, Virginia 24179 Cecelia R. Tyree, Secretary, Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee Joyce S. Johnson, Assistant to the Mayor ...... Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Carla L. Terry, do solemnly affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform alf"the duties incumbent upon me as the City representative to the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2011, according to the best of my ability (So help me God). OJav Subscribed and sworn to before me this ~ day o~ 2008. BRENDA S. HAMILTON, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY ~~ LIe ~ , CLERK K:\oath and leaving service\Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee\Carla Terry oath 6 30 201l.doc CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church A venue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva,gov SHEILA N, HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk August 5, 2008 Kathleen W. Lunsford, Vice-Chair Roanoke Arts Commission 2305 Carter Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Ms. Lunsford: This is to advise you that Frank J. Eastburn and Douglas C. Jackson have qualified as members of the Roanoke Arts Commission for terms ending June 30, 2011. Sincerely, f'J1.h-JDW Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew pc: Melissa Murray, Recording Secretary, Roanoke Arts Commission Susan Jennings, Public Arts Coordinator, Economic Development Joyce S. Johnson, Assistant to the Mayor Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Frank J. Eastburn, do solemnly affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission, for a term of three years ending June 30, 2011, according to the best of my ability (So help me God). \=''w ~ ~~ _. . , . rr .. Subscribed and sworn to before me this J!- day 0 u 2008. , CLERK K:\oath and kaving service\Arts Commission\Frank J EastbuITI oath 6 30 II ,doc Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Douglas C. Jackson, do solemnly affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, a.nd that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission, for a term of three years ending June 30, 2011, according to the best of my ability (So help me God). Subscribed and sworn to before me this ~ y of :.....{~~ 2008. BRENDA S. HAMILTON, CLERK OFTHE CIRCUIT COURT Bc;2e,'5f>>(C.&,r;./. ~L~~~ K:\oath and leaving service\Arts Commission\Douglas C, Jackson oath 6 30 II ,doc CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva,gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M, MOON, CMC City Clerk August 5, 2008 Keli M. Greer, Secretary Personnel and Employment Practices Commission Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Greer: This is to advise you that Curtis E. Mills has qualified as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission, for a term ending June 30, 2011. Sincerely, ~tn'0WYv Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew pc: Joyce S. Johnson, Assistant to the Mayor K:\oath and leaving servicelpersonnel and employment practices commission\Curtis E Mills quali June 30 2011.doc / Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to~wit: I, Curtis E. Mills, do solemnly affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission, for a term of three years ending June 30, 2011, according to the best of my ability (So help me God). BRENDA S. HAMILTON, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY ~6" K:\oath and leaving service\personnel and employment practices commission\Curtis E. Mills oath 6 30 20 II ,doc CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC E-mail: clerk@roanokeva,gov City Clerk SHEILA N, HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELlA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk August 5, 2008 Sheila N. Hartman, Secretary Board of Fire Appeals Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Hartman: This is to advise you that Edwin L. Noell has qualified as a member of the Board of Fire Appeals, for a term of four years ending June 30, 2012. Sincerely, tl'-l~ ;.J /Yi, h-;Uf'N Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew pc: John H. Johnson, Jr., 1710 Barnett Road, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Daniel J. Rakes, Fire Marshal Joyce S. Johnson, Assistant to the Mayor Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Edwin L. Noell, do solemnly affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Board of Fire Appeals, for a term of four years ending June 30, 2012, according to the best of my ability (So help me God). Subscribed and sworn to before me this ~ay Of~ 2008. BRENDA S. HAMILTON, CLERK OE THE CIRCUIT COURT BYCkWt~~ Dc(J~ , CLERK K:\oath and leaving service\Board of Fire Appeals\Edwin L Noell oath June 30 20l2,doc CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva,gov SHEILA N, HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M, MOON, CMC City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk August 5, 2008 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 38170-080408 authorizing the lease of 1394.42 square feet of space located within City-owned property known as the City Market Building, for the operation of a food service business for a term of one year, at a rental rate of $3,692.65, per month, beginning August 1, 2008, and extending through July 31, 2009, upon certain terms and conditions. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, August 4, 2008, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, ~1>1'h?oV'yv Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew Attachment pc: Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance William M. Hackworth, City Attorney R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Director of Management and Budget Brian K. Brown, Economic Development Administrator Cassandra L. Turner, Economic Development Specialist plL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 4th day of August, 2008. No. 38170-080408. AN ORDINANCE authorizing the lease of 1394.42 square feet of space located within City- owned property known as the City Market Building, for a term of one year beginning August 1, 2008, and extending through July 31,2009; and dispensing with the second reading ofthis ordinance 7 by title. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 4,2008, pursuant to SS15.2-1800(B) and 15.2-1813, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were afforded an opportunity to be heard on the proposed lease, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City Manager and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest, (respectively, in a form approved by the City Attorney, an agreement with C, Roger Lamm, Ill, for the lease of approximately 1394.42 square feet of space located within City-owned property known as the City Market Building, for the operation of a food service business, doing business as Tavern on. the Market, for a term of one year, at a rental rate of$3692.65 per month, beginning August 1,2008, and extending through July 31, 2009, upon certain terms and conditions, and as more particularly described in the City Manager's letter to this Council dated August 4,2008, 2. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title. is hereby dispensed with, ATTEST: fh.l1J.ol/'IV' CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S,W" Room 364 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 Telephone: (540) 853-2333 Fax: (540) 853-1138 City Web: www,roanokeva,gov August 4, 2008 Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Vice Mayor Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Alvin L. Nash, Council Member Honorable Anita J. Price, Council Member Honorable Courtney G. Rosen, Council Member Honorable David B. Trinkle, Council Member Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Subject: Lease Renewal for Tavern on the Market in the City Market Building Background: C. Roger Lamm, III, owner and operator of Tavern on the Market restaurant, has requested a renewal of his lease for 1394.42 square feet of space located in the City Market Building at 32 Market Square, Roanoke, Virginia 24011. The current lease expires July 31, 2008. The new lease term is for one year, effective August 1, 2008 and expiring July 31, 2009. The proposed agreement establishes a base rent to be paid as provided by the following schedule: Period Square Per Square Monthly Rent Annual Rent Footage Foot Amount Amount Amount 8/1/08 - 7/31/09 1083 $24.00 $2,166 $25,992 Additional space 311 .42 $28.00 $ 726.65 $8,719.80- The Common Area Maintenance fee, to be paid in addition to the rental amount described above, is $800.00 per month. There is no renewal provision in this lease. Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Tavern on the Market, for approximately 1394.42 square feet of space in the City Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council August 4, 2008 Page 2 Market Building, located at 32 Market Square, Roanoke, Virginia 24011, for a period of one (1) year, effective August 1, 2008, and expiring July 31, 2009. Such lease shall be upon form approved by the City Attorney. Respectfully submitted, rJ Darlene L. Burcham City Manager DLB/c1t c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance R. Brian Townsend, Asst. City Manager for Community Development Brian K. Brown, Economic Development Administrator Cassandra L. Turner, Economic Development Specialist CM08-00 118 LEASE Between THE CITY OF ROANOKE And Tavern on the Market c: \DOCUME-l \CMCFl \LOCALS-l \ TEMP\NOTESEIEF34 \ TAVERN LEASE. DOC LEASE INDEX HEADING PAGE PREM ISES TERM BASE RENT; ESCALATIONS COMMON AREA MAINTENANCE 2 LANDLORD OBLIGATIONS 2 TENANT'S OBLIGATIONS 3 USE OF PREMISES 3 EXCLUSIVITY 4 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING 4 IMPROVEMENTS 4 SURRENDER OF PREMISES 4 INSPECTION 4 INSOLVENCY OR BANKRUPTCY OF TENANT TRANSFER OF LANDLORD'S INTEREST 4 ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE 5 5 DAMAGE TO THE PREMISES 5 DEFAULT OF TENANT 6 CONDEMNATION 6 COVENANTS OF LANDLORD 6 NO PARTNERSHIP 7 BROKERS COMMISSION 7 NOTICES 7 HOLDING OVER 7 BENEFIT AND BURDEN 7 GENDER AND NUMBER 7 ENTIRE AGREEMENT 7 C\DOCUME-l \CMCFl \LOCALS-l \ TEMp\NOTESEl EF34\ TAVERN LEASE. DOC I INVALIDITY OF PARTICULAR PROVISIONS HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES INSURANCE SECURITY DEPOSIT INDEMNIFICATION COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS FORUM SELECTION AND CHOICE OF LAW FORCE MAJEURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE RULES AND REGULATIONS SIGNAGE GUARANTY LIABILITY OF LANDLORD TENANT IMPROVEMENTS BUSINESS HOUR MODIFICATION Exhibit A Exhibit B . Exhibit C Exhibit D Exhibit E Exhibit F C:\DOCUME-l \CMCFl \LOCALS-l \ TEMP\NOTESEl EF34\ TAVERN LEASE. DOC 7 7 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 Floor Plan Common Area Floor Plan Menu Rules and Regulations Sign Regulations Guaranty II LEASE THIS LEASE is made this ____day of ____________________2008 by and between the CITY OF ROANOKE (hereinafter referred to as "Landlord"), and Tavern on the Market, (hereinafter referred to as "Tenant"), WITNESSETH: In consideration ofthe mutual agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows: 1, PREMISES Landlord hereby leases to Tenant and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord, for the term and upon the conditions hereinafter provided, a section of the building known as the Roanoke City Market Building (herein referred to as the "Building") located at 32 Market Square, Stalls #117 - 120. # 135 and 136, Roanoke, Virginia 24011, as is delineated on Exhibit "A" hereto, which is hereafter referred to as the "Premises," The Premises consists of approximately 1394.42 square feet of space, 2, TERM The term of this Lease shall commence on Auaust 1. 200.B. ("Commencement Date") and shall expire at 11 :59 o'clock p,m, on luly 3 L 200~, A key will be given to Tenant upon execution of the Lease, 3, BASE RENT: ESCALATIONS The base rent for the first year of the term shall be based on cost per square foot, Tenant shall pay as base rent for the f h fh L d h fll hdl Premises or eac vear 0 .t e ease accor inq to t e 0 OWlnq sc e u e: Period Square Per Square Monthly Rent Annual Rent Footage Foot Amount Amount Amount 8/01/08 1083 $24,00 $2,166 $25,992 to 7/31/09 311 .42 $28,00 $726,65 $8,719,80 . Ifthe Commencement Date is other than the first day ofthe month, the first year of the Lease term shall be deemed to be extended to include such partial m,onth and the following twelve (12) months, so as to end on the last day of the month, In the event the Commencement Date is other than the first day of a calendar month, the Base Rent ("Rent") (as well as the Common Area Maintenance Fee provided hereunder) for the portion of the then current calendar month shall be prorated on the basis of a thirty (30) day month and shall be paid immediately upon the commencement of the Term, On the first anniversary of the Lease, and upon each successive anniversary thereafter, the monthly rent for the next twelve (12) months shall be increased by three percent (3%) of the previous year's monthly rental. Rent shall be paid monthly, The first monthly payment shall be made at the time of execution of this Lease by the parties; the second and all subsequent monthly payments shall be made on the first day of each and every calendar month during the term, Any monthly payment of rent which is not received by Landlord by the end of the fifth (5th) day of the month shall be assessed a late charge in the amount of five percent (5%) of such total monthly rent payment, All delinquent rent, and other charges due under this Lease shall accrue interest at a, rate equal to the current prime rate, as established by the United States Government, plus two percent (2%) per month or the maximum amount permitted by law, from the due C:\DOCUME-l \CMCFl \LOCALs-l \TEMP\NOTEsEl EF34\ TAVERN LEASE. DOC 1 date of such payment and shall constitute additional rent payable by Tenant under this Lease and shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord upon demand, Payment shall not be deemed as received if Tenant's payment is not actually collected (such as payment by insufficient funds check), Tenant shall pay rent to Landlord at City of Roanoke, 215 Church Ave, Roanoke, Virginia 24011, or to such other party or at such other address as Landlord may designate from time to time by written notice to Tenant, without demand, Checks shall be made payable to Treasurer, City of Roanoke, 4, COMMON AREA MAINTENANCE Tenant agrees to pay Landlord, as additional rental, Tenant's proportionate share of the costs ("Common Area Maintenance Fee") of maintaining, operating, repairing, replacing and insuring the "Common Areas" defined herein, The Common Area Maintenance Fee for this lease will be a flat fee charge of EiClht Hundred Dollars ($800.00) per month, These fees will increase by three (3%) percent upon each anniversary of this Lease, The term "Common Area Maintenance Fee" includes all costs and expenses of every kind and nature paid or incurred by Landlord in operating, managing, equipping, policing, lighting, repairing, replacing items in the Building and maintaining the Building, Such costs and expenses will include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) utilities (electric, gas, waste removal, water and sewer charges, storm water charges; individual telephone service is specifically excluded), (b) insurance premiums for public liability and property damage for the Building(excluding Tenant's Premises) (c) maintenance costs of heating, ventilating and air conditioning, (d) insect and rodent treatment, (e) snow and ice removal, (f) electrical and plumbing repairs in the Common Areas of the Building, (g) management costs and repairs to the structure of Building which includes roof and wall repairs, foundations, sprinkler systems, utility lines, sidewalks and curbs, (h) security camera systems, (i) lighting, Ul sanitary control, drainage, collection of rubbish and other refuse, (k) costs to remedy and/or comply with governmental and/or environmental and hazardous waste matters(excluding Tenant's Premises) (I) repair and installation of equipment for energy saving or safety purposes, (m) reserves for future maintenance and repair work (which Tenant hereby authorize Landlord to use as necessary), (n) depreciation on equipment and machinery used in maintenance, costs of personnel required to provide such services, (0) All costs and expenses associated with Landlord's obligation to repair and maintain and such other items of cost and expense which are relatable to proper maintenance of the Building and its Common Areas. The "Common Areas" are defined as all areas and spaces in the Building and equipment in the Building, as further shown on the attached Exhibit B provided by Landlord for common or joint use and benefit of the tenants of the Building, their employees, agents, servants, customers and invitees, The Common Areas further include, without limitation, roofs, walls, vacant areas, food court, elevator(s), restrooms, stairways, walkways, ramps, foundations, signs (excluding Tenant's signage), security cameras, lighting fixtures and equipment, and the facilities appurtenant to each of the aforesaid, and any other facilities maintained for the benefit of the Building. Landlord shall have the right to modify the Common Areas from time to time as deemed reasonable by Landlord, C\DOCUME- 1 \CMCFl \LOCALS- 1 \TEMP\NOTESEl EF34\ TAVERN LEASE,DOC 2 s. LANDLORD'S OBLIGATIONS Landlord hereby agrees to provide and be responsible for the following: (a) make all structural and capital repairs and replacements to items in the Building and to the Common Areas, as defined above, and to maintain the Building and its Common Areas. Structural and capital repairs and replacements are defined as repairs or replacements which include but are not limited to repairs or replacements to the roof, elevators, electrical wiring, heating and air conditioning systems, toilets, water pipes, gas, plumbing, other electrical fixtures and the exterior and interior walls. Structural and capital repairs to Tenant's Premises are specifically excluded. (b) pay for the cost of Tenant's utilities (gas, electric, heating, water, telephone service specifically excluded) and all other services identified through use of funds from the Common Area Maintenance Fee described above. (c) provide a key to Tenant upon execution of the Lease Agreement, 6. TENANT'S OBLIGATIONS Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, agrees to provide and be responsible for the following, in addition to its other responsibilities pursuant to this Lease. (a) Tenant shall keep and maintain the Premise in good repair, condition and appearance during the term of this Lease, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and not use any part of the Premises or the Common Areas of the Building in a negligent manner. " (b) Tenant shall take good care of the Premises, its fixtures, and appurtenances and suffer no waste .or injury thereto, and shall pay for all repairs and replacements to the Premises, necessitated by Tenant's actions, whether capital, structural as defined above, or otherwise. (c) Tenant shall surrender the Premises at the end of the term in as good condition as Tenant obtained the same at the commencement of the term, reasonable wear and tear excepted. (d) Tenant shall operate its business as described in Section 7 of this Lease. (e) Tenant shall pay rent timely as provided in Section 3 of this Lease. (f) Tenant shall obtain the insurance as required in Section 29 of this Lease. (g) C:\DOCUME-l \CKSM 1 \LOCALS-l \ TEMP\NOTESElEF34 \PAGE 3 TAVERN LEASE AGREEMENT 8-1-08.DOC 7. USE OF PREMISES The Premises shall be used for the purpose of conducting therein the sale of Restaurant menu items. Tenant covenants and agrees that at all times during the term hereof, Tenant will actively conduct such a 8, EXCLUSIVITY Tenant operates a restaurant as outlined in attached menu noted as Exhibit "(", Tenant must obtain written approval of Landlord before adding any item, other than soft drink beverages, to its menu and shall pay a $100 per item to the Landlord if Tenant does not obtain such approval. Ifmenu changes persist beyond thirty (30) days without the written approval of the Landlord the tenant is thereby in default of its Lease, Landlord and Tenant acknowledge that it is the intent of the parties that current and prospective tenants ofthe Building not be allowed to market products that would impair the sales of the other tenants of the Building, Accordingly, Landlord agrees not to lease to tenants selling similar food, cuisine or fare as existing tenants of the Market BUilding, as determined in the sole discretion of the Landlord, or which will in the opinion of the Landlord be inconsistent with the intended uses of the Building. Tenant further agrees not to market any product that would impair a current Tenant's sales. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that if there is any disagreement over whether any item sold by a tenant is an item sold by another tenant ofthe Building that would impair Tenant's sales; such dispute shall be determined and resolved in the Landlord's sole discretion, 9, ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING Tenant shall not voluntarily or involuntarily assign this Lease in whole or in part, nor sublet all or any part of the Premises without following the procedures detailed herein and obtaining the prior written consent of Landlord, in Landlord's sole discretion, The consent by Landlord to any assignment or subletting shall not constitute a waiver of the necessity for such consent in any subsequent assignment or subletting, In the event that Tenant receives a bona fide written offer from a third party for the sublease or assignment of the Premises, Tenant shall forthwith notify Landlord in writing, attaching a copy of such offer, of Tenant's desire to sublet or assign this Lease upon the terms of such offer, whereupon Landlord shall have thirty (30) days to accept or reject such assignment or sublease, 10, IMPROVEMENTS Landlord must approve all alterations, redecorations, or improvements in and to the Premises in writing beforehand, Such alterations, redecorations, additions, or improvements shall conform to all applicable Building Codes of the City of Roanoke, federal and state laws, rules and regulations, 11, SURRENDER OF PREMISES At the expiration of the tenancy hereby created, Tenant shall peaceably surrender the Premises, including all alterations, additions, improvements, decorations and repairs made thereto (but excluding all trade fixtures, equipment, signs and other personal property installed by Tenant, provided that in no event shall Tenant remove any of the following materials or equipment without Landlord's prior written consent: any free standing signs, any power wiring or power panels; lighting or lighting fixtures; wall coverings; drapes, blinds or other window coverings; carpets or other floor coverings; or other similar building operating equipment and decorations), broom cleaned and in good condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted, Tenant shall remove all its property not required to be surrendered to Landlord before surrendering the Premises and shall repair any damage to the Premises caused thereby. Any personal property remaining in the Premises at the expiration of the Lease shall be deemed abandoned by Tenant, and Landlord may claim the same and shall in no circumstance have any liability to Tenant therefore. If physical alterations were done by Tenant, Landlord, at its option, may require Tenant to return Premises to its original condition (condition at occupancy) when Tenant vacates Premises, Upon termination, Tenant shall also surrender all keys for the Premises to Landlord and, if applicable, inform Landlord of any combinations of locks or safes in the Premises, If the Premises are not surrendered at the end of the term as herein above set out, Tenant shall indemnify Landlord against loss or liability resulting from delay by C\DOCUME- J \CMCFJ\LOCALS-l \TEMP\NOTESEl EF34\ TAVERN LEASE,DOC 4 Tenant in so surrendering the Premises, including without limitation, claims made by the succeeding Tenant founded on such delay, Tenant's obligation to observe or perform this covenant shall survive the expiration or other termination ofthe term of this lease. 12. INSPECTION Tenant will permit Landlord, or its representative, to enter the Premises, upon reasonable notice to Tenant, without charge thereofto Landlord and without diminution of the rent payable by Tenant, to examine, inspect and protect the same, and to make such alterations and/or repairs as in the judgment of landlord may be deemed necessary, or to exhibit the same to prospective Tenants during the last one hundred twenty (120) days of the term of this Lease, 13. INSOLVENCY OR BANKRUPTCY OF TENANT In the event Tenant makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver of Tenant's assets is appointed, or Tenant files a voluntary petition in any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, or an involuntary petition in any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding is filed against Tenant and the same is not discharged within sixty (60) days, or Tenant is adjudicated as bankrupt, Landlord shall have the option of terminating this Lease, Upon such written notice being given by landlord to Tenant, the term of this Lease shall, at the option of Landlord, end and Landlord shall be entitled to immediate possession of the Premises and to recover damages from Tenant in accordance with the provisions of Article 1 7 hereof, 14, TRANSFER OF LANDLORD'S INTEREST Landlord shall have the right to convey, transfer or assign, by sale or otherwise, all or any part of its ownership interest in the property, including the Premises, at any time and from time to time and to any person, subject to the terms and conditions ofthis Lease, All covenants and obligations of Landlord under this Lease shall cease upon the execution of such conveyance, transfer or assignment, but such covenants and obligations shall run with the land and shall be binding upon the subsequent owner(s) thereof or of this lease during the periods of their ownership thereof. 15, ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE Tenant agrees, at any time, and from time to time, upon not less than ten (10) days' prior notice by Landlord, to execute, acknowledge and deliver to Landlord, a statement in writing addressed to Landlord or other party designated by Landlord certifying that this Lease is in full force and effect (or, if there have been modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as modified and stating the modifications), stating the actual commencement and expiration dates of the Lease, stating the dates to which rent, and other charges, if any, have been paid, that the Premises have been completed on or before the date of such certificate and that all conditions precedent to the Lease taking effect have been carried out, that Tenant has accepted possession, that the Lease term has commenced, Tenant is occupying the Premises and is open for business, and stating whether or not there exists any default by either party contained in this Lease, and if so specifying each such default of which the signer may have knowledge and the claims or offsets, if any, claimed by Tenant; it being intended that any such statement delivered pursuant hereto may be relied upon by landlord or a purchaser of Landlord's interest and by any mortgagee or prospective mortgage of any mortgage affecting the Premises, If Tenant does not deliver such statement to Landlord within such ten (10) day period, Landlord may conclusively presume and rely upon the following facts: (i) that the terms and provisions of this Lease have not been changed except as otherwise represented by Landlord; (ij) that this lease has not been canceled or terminated except as otherwise represented by Landlord; (Hi) that not more than one (1) month's minimum rent or other charges have been paid in advance; and (iv) that landlord is not in default under the Lease; and (v) no disputes exist, In such event Tenant shall be estopped from denying the truth of such facts, Tenant shall also, on ten (10) days' written notice, provide an agreement in favor of and in the form customarily used by such encumbrance C:\DOCUME-l \CMCFl \LOCALS- 1\TEMP\NOTESEl EF34\T AVERN LEASE,DOC 5 holder, by the terms of which Tenant will agree to give prompt written notice to any such encumbrance holder in the event of any casualty damage to the Premises or in the event of any default on the part of Landlord under this Lease, and will agree to allow such encumbrance holder a reasonable length of time after notice to cure or cause the curing of such default before exercising Tenant's right of self-help under this Lease, if any, or terminating or declaring a default under this Lease, 16, DAMAGE TO THE PREMISES Ifthe Building orthe Premises shall be partially damaged by fire or other cause without the fault or neglect of Tenant, its agents, employees or invitees, Landlord shall diligently and as soon as practicable after such damage occurs repair such damage at the expense of Landlord, provided, however, that if the Building is damaged by fire or other cause to such extent that the damage cannot be fully repaired within ninety (90) days from the date of such damage, Landlord or Tenant, upon written notice to the other, may terminate this Lease, in which event the rent shall be apportioned and paid to the date of such damage, During the period that Tenant is deprived of the use of the damaged portion of Premises, Tenant shall be required to pay rental covering only that part of the Premises that Tenant is able to occupy, and Rent for such occupied space shall be the total rent divided by the square foot area of the Premises and multiplied by the square foot area that the Tenant is able to occupy, 17, DEFAULT OF TENANT If Tenant shall fail to pay any monthly installment of Rent and/or as required by this Lease, or shall violate or fail to perform any of the other conditions, covenants or agreement on its part contained in this Lease and such failure to pay Rent or such violation or failure shall continue for a period often (10) days after the due date of such payment or after written notice of any such violation or failure to perform by Tenant, then and in any of such events this Lease shall, at the option of Landlord, cease and terminate upon at least ten (10) days' prior written notice of such election to Tenant by Landlord, and if such failure to pay rent or such violation or failure shall continue to the date set forth in such notice of termination, then this Lease shall cease and terminate without further notice to quit or of Landlord's intention to re-enter, the same being hereby waived, and Landlord may proceed to recover possession under and by virtue of the provisions of the laws of Virginia, or by such other proceedings, including re-entry and possession, as may be applicable, If Landlord elects to terminate this Lease, everything herein contained on the part of Landlord to be done and performed shall . cease without prejudice, however, to the right of Landlord to recover from the Tenant all rental accrued up to the time oftermination or recovery of poss,ession by Landlord, whichever is later, Should this Lease be terminated before the expiration of the term of this Lease by reason of Ten ant's default as hereinabove provided, or if Tenant shall abandon or vacate the Premises before the expiration ortermination ofthe term ofthis Lease, Landlord shall use its best efforts to relet the Premises on the best rental terms reasonably available under the circumstances and if the full rental hereinabove provided shall not be realized by Landlord, Tenant shall be liable for any deficiency in rent, Any damage or loss of rental sustained by Landlord may be recovered by Landlord, at Landlord's option, at the time of the reletting, or in separate actions from time to time, as such damage shall have been made more easily ascertainable by successive relettings, or at Landlord's option, may be deferred until the expiration of the term of this Lease in which event the cause of action shall not be deemed to have accrued until the date of expiration of such term. The provisions contained in this paragraph shall not prohibit any claim Landlord may have against Tenant for anticipatory breach of the unexpired term of this Lease, 18, CONDEMNATION If any part ofthe Building or a substantial part of the Premises shall be taken or condemned by any governmental authority for any public or quasi-public use or purpose (including sale under threat of such a taking) then the term of this Lease shall cease and terminate as of the date when title vests in C:\DOCUME-l \CMCFl \LDCALS-l \TEMP\NoTESEl EF34\ TAVERN LEASE. DOC 6 such governmental authority, and the annual rental shall be abated on the date when such title vests in such governmental authority, If less than a substantial part of the common area of the Premises is taken orcondemned by any governmental authority for any public or quasi-public use or purpose, the rent shall be equitably adjusted on the date when title vests in such governmental authority and the Lease shall otherwise continue in full force and effect, Tenant shall have no claim against Landlord (or otherwise) for any portion of the amount that may be awarded as damages as a result of any governmental taking or condemnation (or sale under threat of such taking or condemnation) or for the value of any unexpired term of the Lease, For purposes of this Article 18, a substantial part of the Premises shall be considered to have been taken if more than fifty percent (50%) of the Premises are unusable by Tenant. 19, COVENANTS OF LANDLORD Landlord covenants that it has the right to make this Lease for the term aforesaid, and that if Tenant shall pay the Rent and perform all ofthe covenants, terms and conditions ofthis Lease to be performed by Tenant, Tenant shall, during the term hereby created, freely, peaceably and quietly occupy and enjoy the full possession of the Premises without molestation or hindrance by Landlord or any party claiming through or under Landlord, 20, NO PARTNERSHIP nothing contained in this Lease shall be deemed or construed to create a partnership or joint venture of or between the Landlord and Tenant, or to create any other relationship between the parties hereto other than that of Landlord and Tenant, 21. BROKER'S COMMISSION Tenant represents and warrants that it has incurred no claims or finder's fees in connection with the execution of this Lease, 22, NOTICES All notices or other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given if delivered in person or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, first-class postage prepaid, (i) if to Landlord at City of Roanoke, 117 Church Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia 24011, Attention: Director of Economic, and (ii) if to Tenant, at 32 Market Sauare. SE, unless notice of a change of address is given pursuant to the provisions of this Article, 23, HOLDING OVER In the event that Tenant shall not immediately surrender the Premises on the date of expiration ofthe term hereof, Lease shall automatically renew itself month to month, at twice the Rent rate for the last year of the Lease plus all other charges accruing under this Lease, and subject to all covenants, provisions and conditions herein contained, Landlord and tenant shall both have the right to terminate the holdover tenancy upon thirty (30) days written notice, Tenant shall not interpose any counterclaim(s) in a summary proceeding or other action based on holdover. 24, BENEFIT AND BURDEN The provisions of this Lease shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and each of their respective representatives, successors and assigns, 25. GENDER AND NUMBER Feminine or neuter pronouns shall be substituted for those of the masculine form, and the plural shall be substituted for the singular number, in any place or places herein in which the context may require such substitution, 26, ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Lease, together with any exhibits attached hereto, contains and embodies the entire agreement of the parties hereto, and representations, inducements or agreements, oral or otherwise, between the parties not contained in this Lease and exhibits, shall not be of any force or effect, This Lease may not be modified, changed or terminated in whole or in part in any C:\DOCUME-l\CMCFJ \LOCAl5-1 \TEMP\NOTE5El EF34\TAVERN lEASE,DOC 7 manner other than by an agreement in writing duly signed by both parties hereto, 27, INVALIDITY OF PARTICULAR PROVISIONS If any provision of this Lease or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease, or the application of such provisions to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each provision of this Lease shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law, 28, HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES Tenant covenants and warrants that Tenant, and Tenant's use of Premises and any alterations thereto will at all times comply with and conform to all laws, statues, ordinances, rules and regulations of any governmental, quasi-governmental or regulatory authorities ("Laws") which relate to the transportation, storage, placement handling, treatment, discharge, generation, removal production or disposal (collectively ''Treatment'') of any waste petroleum product, waste products, radioactive waste, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB), asbestos, lead-based paint, or other hazardous materials of any kind, and any substance which is regulated by any law, statute, ordinance, rule or regulation (collectively "Waste"), Tenant further covenants and warrants that it will not engage in or permit any person or entity to engage in any Treatment of any Waste on or which affects the Premises, Immediately upon receipt of any Notice (as hereinafter defined) from any person or entity, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord a true, correct and complete copy of any written Notice, "Notice" shall mean any note, notice or report of any suit, proceedings, investigation, order, consent order, injunction, writ, award or action related to or affecting or indicating the Treatment of any Waste in or affecting the Premises, Tenant hereby agrees it will indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless Landlord and Landlord's officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, partners, and the respective heirs, successors and assigns (collectively "Indemnified Parties") against and from, and to reimburse the Indemnified Parties with respect to, any and all damages, claims, liabilities, loss, costs and expense (including, without limitation all attorney's fees and expenses, court costs, administrative costs and costs of appeals), incurred by or asserted against the Indemnified Parties by reason of or arising out of: (a) the breach of any representation or undertaking of Tenant under this section or (b) arising out of the Treatment of any waste by Tenant or any licensee, concessionaire, manager or other party occupying or using the Premises, Landlord is given the right, but not the obligation, to inspect and monitor the Premises and Tenant's use ofthe Premises, including the right to review paperwork associated with Treatment activities in order to confirm Tenant's compliance with the terms of this Section, Landlord may require that Tenant deliver to landlord concurrent with Tenant's vacating the Premises upon the expiration of this lease, or any earlier vacation of the Premises by Tenant, at Tenant's expense, a certified statement by licensed engineers satisfactory to the Landlord, in form and substance satisfactory to Landlord, stating that Tenant, and any alterations thereto and Tenant's use of the Premises complied and conformed to all Laws relating to the Treatment of any Waste in or affecting the Premises, , Tenant agrees to deliver upon request from landlord estoppel certificates to landlord expressly stipulating whether Tenant is engaged in or has engaged in the Treatment of any Waste in or affecting the Premises, and whether Tenant has caused any spill, contamination, discharge, leakage, release or escape of any Waste in or affecting the Premises, whether sudden or gradual, accidental or anticipated, or any other nature at or affecting the Premises and whether, to the best of the Tenant's knowledge, such an occurrence has otherwise occurred at or affecting the C:\DDCUME-l \CMCFl \LOCAlS-l\TEMPlNOTESEl EF34\ TAVERN lEASE,DOC 8 Premises. 29, INSURANCE Prior to the delivery of possession of the Premises to Tenant, Tenant shall provide Landlord evidence satisfactory to Landlord (i) that fire and casualty and workers' compensation policies in amount and in form and content satisfactory to Landlord have been issued by a company or companies satisfactory to Landlord and will be maintained throughout the course of Tenant's work at Tenant's cost and expense and (ij) that Tenant has complied with the comprehensive liability insurance requirements set forth in the following paragraph, Tenant will, at all times commencing on the date of delivery of possession of the Premises to Tenant, at its own cost and expense, carry with a company or companies, satisfactory to Landlord, comprehensive general liability insurance including public liability and property damage, in a form satisfactory to Landlord, on the Premises, with the combined single liability limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000,00) per occurrence, which insurance shall be written or endorsed so as to protect Landlord, its officers, agents and employees as additional insureds, The Tenant agrees that the above stated limits and coverages are minimum limits and coverages, and that Tenant shall provide such additional insurance as set forth above, in such amounts and against such risk as may be required in the Landlord's sole but reasonable judgment, to equal the amounts and types of coverages carried by prudent owners and operators of properties similar to the Building, Tenant shall increase such limits at its discretion or upon reasonable request of Landlord but not more often than once every year and such increases shall not be in excess of generally accepted standards in the industry. Tenant covenants that certificates of all of the insurance policies required under this Lease, and their renewal or replacement, shall be delivered to Landlord promptly without demand upon the commencement of the term of this Lease and upon each renewal of the insurance, Such policy or policies shall also provide that it shall not be cancelled nor shall there by any change in the scope or amount of coverage of the policy without thirty (30) days prior written notice to Landlord, If same is not provided with ten (10) days after demand, Landlord is authorized to secure such policy from such companies as it deems appropriate and collect from Tenant in such a manner as it deems appropriate the cost of the premium, 30, (a) SECURITY DEPOSIT AMOUNT OF DEPOSIT Tenant will deposit a sum equal to the amount of the rent in the last month of the Lease with the Landlord before the commencement of this Lease. Such deposit shall be held by Landlord, without liability for interest, as security for the faithful performance by Tenant of all of the terms, covenants and conditions of the Lease by Tenant to be kept and performed during the term hereof. If at any time during the term of this Lease any of the rent herein reserved shall be overdue and unpaid, or any other sum payable by Tenant to Landlord hereunder shall be overdue and unpaid, the Landlord may, at the option of Landlord, appropriate and apply any portion of such deposit to the payment of any such overdue rent or other sum, (b) USE AND RETURN OF DEPOSIT In the event of the failure of Tenant to keep and perform any of the terms, covenants, and conditions of this Lease to be kept and performed by Tenant, then the Landlord at its option may appropriate and apply the entire such deposit, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to compensate the Landlord for loss of damage sustained or suffered by Landlord due to such breach on the part of Tenant, Should the entire deposit, or any portion thereof, be appropriated and applied by Landlord for the payment of overdue rent or other sums due and payable to Landlord by Tenant hereunder, then Tenant shall, upon the written demand C:\DOCUME-l \CMCFl \LOCALS-l \ TEMP\NOTESEl EF34\TAVERN LEASE,DOC 9 of Landlord, forthwith remit to Landlord a sufficient amount in cash to restore such security to the original sum deposited, and Tenant's failure to do so within five (5) days after receipt of such demand shall constitute a breach of this Lease, Should Tenant comply with all of such terms, covenants and conditions and promptly pay the entire rental herein provided for as it falls due, and all other sums payable by Tenant to Landlord hereunder, such deposit shall be returned in full to Tenant at the end of the Lease Term or upon the earlier termination of this Lease, 31, INDEMNIFICATION Tenant agrees to save and to protect, indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from and against and to reimburse Landlord from any and all liabilities, damages, costs, expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, causes of action, suits, claims, demands, or judgments of any nature whatsoever arising from injury to or death of persons or damages to property resulting from Tenant's use ofthe Premises caused by any act or omission, whether intentional or otherwise, of Ten ant or its employees, servants, contractors or agents, 32, COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS Tenant agrees to and will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, Tenant acknowledges and agrees that it will dispose of trash and grease in the containers designated by the Landlord for such disposal and not dispose of such substances in a manner that would violate applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances or regulations, 33, FORUM SELECTION AND CHOICE OF LAW By virtue of entering into this Lease, Tenant submits itself to a court of competent jurisdiction in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and further agrees that this Lease is controlled by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that all claims, disputes, and other matters shall only be decided by such court according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 34, FORCE MAIEURE In the event that either party hereto shall be delayed or hindered in or prevented from the performance of any act required hereunder by reason of strikes, lockouts, labor troubles, inability to procure materials, failure of power, restrictive governmental laws or regulations, riots, insurrection, war, or other reason of a like nature not the fault of the party delayed in performing the work or doing acts required under the terms ofthis Lease, then the time allowed for performance for such act shall be extended by a period equivalent to the period of such delay, The provisions of this Section shall not operate to excuse Tenant from the prompt payment of rent, Common Area Maintenance Fee or any other payments required by the terms of this Lease, 35, EOUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: During the performance of this Agreement, Tenant agrees as follows: (a) Tenant will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of its business, Tenant agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. (b) Tenant, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of Tenant, will state that Tenant is an equal opportunity employer, C:\DOCUME-l \CMCFl \LOCALS-l \ TEMp\NOTESEl EF34\ TAVERN LEASE,DOC 10 (c) Tenant will include the provisions of the foregoing subsections (a) and (b) in every contract or purchase order of over ten thousand dollars and no cents ($10,000.00) so that the provisions will be binding upon each contractor or vendor. 36, DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: (a) During the performance of this Agreement, Tenant agrees to (i) provide a drug-free workplace for its employees; (ij) post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition; (iii) state in allsolicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of Tenant that Tenant maintains a drug-free workplace; and (iv) include the provisions of the foregoing clauses in every subcontract or purchase order of over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor, (b) For the purposes of this section, "drug-free workplace" means a site for the performance of work done in connection with a specific contract awarded to a contract awarded to a contractor, the employees of whom are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of any controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of the Agreement. 37, RULES AND REGULATIONS Tenant agrees to comply and adhere to Landlord's rules and regulations concerning the Building as stated in the attached Exhibit "0" attached hereto and made part of this Lease 38. SIGNAGE Tenant agrees to comply and adhere to Landlord's regulations concerning signage as stated in the attached Exhibit "E" attached hereto and made part of this Lease, 39, GUARANTY By virtue of entering into this Lease, Tenant agrees to have executed the Guaranty contained in Exhibit "F" attached hereto and made part of · this Lease, Such Guarantor(s) shall first be approved by Landlord in writing, Tenant agrees to provide information concerning Guarantor(s) to Landlord upon' request. 40, LIABILITY OF LANDLORD Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant, its employees, agents, business invitees, licensees, customers, clients, family members, guests or trespassers from any damage, compensation or claim arising from the necessity of repairing any portion of the Building, the interruption in the use of the Premises, accident or damage resulting from the use or operation (Landlord, Tenant, or any other person or persons whatsoever) of elevators, or heating, cooling, electrical or plumbing equipment or apparatus, orthe termination of this Lease by reason of the destruction ofthe Premises, or from any fire, robbery, theft, and/or any other casualty, or from any leakage in any part or portion of the Premises or the Building, or from water, rain or snow that may leak into, or flow from, any part of the Premises or the Building, or from drains, pipes or plumbing work in the Building, or from any other cause whatsoever, Any goods, property or personal effects, stored or placed by Tenant in or about the Premises or Building, shall 'be at the risk of Tenant, and Landlord shall not in any manner be held responSible therefore, The employees of Landlord are prohibited from receiving any packages or other articles delivered to the Building for Tenant, and if any such employee receives any such package or articles, such employee shall be the agent of the Tenant and not of Landlord, C\DOCUME-l \CMCFI \LOCALS-l \TEMP\NOTESEl EF34\TAVERN LEASE,DOC 11 Witness Signature Witness Printed Name Witness Signature Witness Printed Name Witness Signature Witness Printed Name Witness Signature Witness Printed Name LANDLORD: CITY OF ROANOKE By: Print Name: Darlene Burcham Title: City Manaqer TENANT: By: Pri n t N am e : _________________________ Title: President. Owner SS#: C:\DOCUME-l\CMCFl \LOCALs-l\TEMP\NOTEsEl EF34\TAVERN LEASE. DOC 12 EXHIBIT A FLOOR PLAN C:\DDCUME-l \CMCFl \LOCALS-l \TEMP\NOTESEl EF14\TAVERN LEASE,DOC 13 EXHIBIT B COMMON AREAS FLOOR PLAN Attach here C:\DDCUME-l \CMCFl \LDCALS-l \ TEMP\NOTESEl EF34\T AVERN LEASE,DOC 14 EXHIBIT C MENU Attach here if Food Court Tenant Intentionally Omitted EXHIBIT D RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. All trash must be kept in a covered container, or if requested by Landlord, in a Dumpster or similar container furnished and serviced at Tenant's expense, C\DOCUME-l \CMCFl \LOCAlS-l \TEMP\NOTESEl EF34\ TAVERN LEASE. DOC 15 2, Tenant shall keep lights on in show windows, leased food court space and lights on under marquee, if any, from 10:00 a,m, until 6:00 p,m. 3, Tenant agrees to handle all deliveries and refuse through the Salem Avenue entrance (if one) of the Premises, 4. No sign shall be permanently affixed to the plate glass of any window without prior written consent of Landlord, 5, No solicitation material shall be displayed inside the building or affixed to the exterior of the building.. 6. Tenant shall keep Premise's, windows and window frames clean (inside and out) at all times and wash them weekly, 7, Tenant shall keep Premises' floors free of trash, chewing gum and other debris, and shall scrub and wax all tile or plastic flooring at least weekly, 8, Tenant is responsible for the replacement of light bulbs in its space 9, Tenant is responsible for the replacement of air-filters and the monthly maintenance of their exhaust fans in its Premises by a licensed contractor on a basis predetermined by the Landlord, 10, Tenant shall be responsible for breaking down and having all cardboard boxes ready for pick up, 11, (Applies only to Food Court Vendors) Providing the availability of space for the purpose of storage, Landlord will allocate equally among all food vendors a set amount of space for the storage of a freezer or a refrigerator, food items and paper products, Items must be stored in accordance with Health and Fire codes, No restaurant equipment (unused or in disrepair) is to be stored in the area under any circumstances, Any prohibited items stored in this area will be removed at Tenant's expense, Tenant's not maintaining their own storage space per Health and Fire code requirements will be assessed a $100,00 fee per occurrence, If a Tenant's space is in violation more than three times in a given year, Landlord will rescind Tenant's option to use available space, C:\DDCUME-l \CMCFl \LDCALS-l\TEMP\NOTESEl EF34\TAVERN LEASE,DOC 16 EXHIBIT E SIGN REGULATION No sign, advertisement or notice shall be inscribed, painted, affixed or displayed on walls, windows, or any part of the outside or the inside of the Building including the directories, in place, number, size, color and style, unless approved by Landlord, If Tenant nevertheless exhibits such sign, advertisement or notice, Landlord shall have the right to remove the same and Tenant shall be liable for any and all expenses incurred by Landlord by such removal. Tenant further agrees to maintain such sign, canopy, decoration, lettering, advertising matter or other thing as may be approved in good condition and repair at all times, Landlord shall have the right to prohibit any advertisement of Tenant which in its opinion tends to impair the reputation of the Building or its desirability as a high-quality festival marketplace for retail stores or food related businesses, other institutions of like nature, and, upon written notice from Landlord, Tenant shall immediately refrain from and discontinue any such advertisement, EXHIBIT F C\DOCUME-l \CMCFl \LOCALS-l \TEMP\NOTESEl EF34\ TAVERN LEASE,DOC 17 GUARANTY PERSONAL GUARANTEE Intentionallv Omitted C:\DDCUME-l \CMCFl \LOCALS-l \ TEMp\NOTESEl EF34\TAVERN LEASE. DOC 18 The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia Affidavit of Publication The Roanoke Times - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -+- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- City/County of Roanoke, Commonwealth/State of Virginia, ,Sworn and subscribed, before me 'this ~~~day of July 2008, Witness my hand and bffici'al seal, ~ _~ ~_ _ '_____ Notar P blic My c,ommi s S'~XPi, ________LCJ:~l-_ll___ ' I I I I I I I I I I I : NOTICE OF PUBLIC CITY i:! ~,,~. >{(,,-, Ii I'L riq P!41~d'MRING --1'[" vo._'-'c.~{:rn:e''e:fH.lorRoanoke , ( h d . d) h' d 'I pro po s e s to I e a s'e ' I, t e un ers1gne an aut or1ze representat1ve a'pproxlmately1394,42 I h T ' 1 dC' h' h 'I 'square feet of City-owned i of t e 1mes -Wor orporat1on, w 1C corporat1on ;propertylocated in the bl' h f th R k T' d '1 I Roanoke City Market is pu 1S er 0 e oano elmes, a a1 y !Bullding, located at32 newspaper published in Roanoke in the State of I MarketSquare,toC.Roger , lamm, III, to be used as a Virginia, do certify that the annexed notice was I Hestaurant, for a'one-year published in said newspapers on the following I Iter~'ur,suant to the I requirements of dates: 1~~15.2-1800 and I 15.2,1813, Code of Virginia 1(1950) as amended, notice I lis hereby given that the City ,Council of the City of I 'Roanoke will hold a public hearing on the above matter I 'at its regular meeting to be ,held on August 4, 2008, I : commencing at 2:00 p,m., In I the Council Chambers, 4th , Floor, Noel C, Taylor' I I Municipal 8ullding, 215 IChurch Avenue, S.W., I Roanoke, Virginia, 24011, IFurther information Is I available from the Office of I the City Clerk for the City of. I 'I Roanoke at (540) 853-2541. , Citizens shall have the, I I opportunity to be heard a, nd express their opinions on I said matter, If you are a person with a I disability who needs accommodations for this I \ \ \ \ , , II I , ii, . I hearing, please contact the f , '" A ., I City Clerk's Office at {540l ", ~\'O, Lq 1_ I, 853,2541, before 12:00 i ", ~\- ..',..... r ~ ''', I noon on July 31, 2008, ....' rh~."" NOTARY" ...-"'t-''.... I GIVEN under my hand this ...., T" I o,22nd day of July, 2008. :: : PUBLIC " -:. Stephanie M. Moon, CMC - . I City Clerk, ... * .: REG. #7090930 ':. * =_ I (11iro~386) : : MY COMMISSION: = I -:. C? '. I?\'RES : "<:' - ..0, I .~: ~ ~-"" '3'- }. ~ ~ I , '?'/'l ". ' " <'>..\5 ," I TOTAL COST: 168,OO"v/f;tr, ...... ~'\'<,', FILED ON:, 07/26/08 ""lll~~~l~~'?~\\"" i' , ---------------------~---~~-----------------------+------------------------ , , , OFFICE OF ECONOMIC 117 CHRUCH AVE ROANOKE VA 24011 DEVELOPMENT REFERENCE: 80084300 11002386 Tavern on the Market State of Virginia City of Roanoke ,. ,'. i:-;> PUBLISHED ON: 07/26 Authorized ~ ~ s1gnat~~~'-i~/f~~,- ,..:Rilling Services Representative ~~G NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Roanoke proposes to lease approximately 1394.42 square feet of City-owned property located in the Roanoke City Market Building, located at 32 Market Square, to C, Roger Lamm, III, to be used as a restaurant, for a one-year term, Pursuant to the requirements of SS15,2-1800 and 15.2-1813, Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public j hearing on the above matter at its regular meeting to be held on August 4,2008, commencing at 2:00 p,m., in the Council Chambers, 4th Floor, Noel C, Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S, W" Roanoke, Virginia, 24011. Further information is available from the Office ofthe City Clerk for the City of Roanoke at (540) 853-2541. Citizens shall have the opportunity to be heard arid express their opinions on said matter. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853-2541, before 12:00 noon on July 31,2008. GWEN under my hand this 22ndday of July, 2008, Stephanie M, Moon, CMC City Clerk. Notice to Publisher: Publish in the Roanoke Times on Saturday, July 26,2008, Send affidavit to: Stephanie M, Moon, CMC, City Clerk 215 Church Avenue, S,W" Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (540) 853-2541 Send Bill to: Brian Brown Economic Development Administrator 117 Church Avenue, S, W, Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (540) 853-2715 ~1.\ CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S,W" Room 364 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 Telephone: (540) 853-2333 Fax: (540) 853-1138 City Web: www,roanokeva,gov August 4, 2008 The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor and Members of City Council: I would like to sponsor a request from William Carder, Executive Director of Downtown Roanoke Incorporated, to provide City Council its annual report on activities in downtown. Respectfully submitted, Darlene L. Bur City Manager DLB:jb c: City Clerk City Attorney Director of Finance ',- ..r. , -' CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S, W" Suite 456 Ro~noke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva,gov SHEILA N, HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M, MOON, CMC City Clerk CECELIA R, TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk August 5, 2008 Ann H. Shawver Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Shawver: I am attaching copy of Budget Ordinance No. 38172-080408 appropriating funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund Grant, and amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2008-2009 Grant Fund Appropriations. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, August 4, 2008, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, · tn. ~tYV Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk , SMM:ew Atta(hment pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Sherman M. Stovall, Director of Management and Budget James Grigsby, Assistant City Manager for Operations H. David Hoback, Fire-EMS Chief iX IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of August, 2008. No. 38172-080408. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2008-2009 Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following sections of the 2008-2009 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Other Equipment (Defibrillator) Revenues RSAF - Defibrillator - State FY09 RSAF - Defibrillator - Local FY09 35-520-3548-9010 $ 38,160 35-520-3548-3548 35-520-3548-3549 19,080 19,080 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with, City Clerk. .... 111. ~ M,., CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S, W" Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N, HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk August 5, 2008 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 38171-080408 accepting the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant made to the City of Roanoke by the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, in the amount of $19,080.00, upon all the terms, provisions and conditions relating to the receipt of such funds, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, August 4, 2008. Sincerely, ~m fYJ~ Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew Attachment pc: Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance William M. Hackworth, City Attorney R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Director of Management and Budget James Grigsby, Assistant City Manager for Operations H. David Hoback, Fire-EMS Chief ~ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Jhe 4th day of August, 2008. No. 38171-080408. A RESOLUTION accepting the Resc~le Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) grant made to the City by the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1, The City of Roanoke does hereby accept the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) grant made to the City by the Virginia Department of Health, ,Office of Emergency Medical Services, in the amount of $19,080,00 upon all the terms, provisions and conditions relating to the receipt of such funds, The grant, which requires a $19,080.00 local match by the City, is more particularly described in the letter of the City Manager to Council, dated August 4, 2008, 2, The City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute, seal, and attest, respectively, any grant agreement and all necessary documents required to obtain, accept, implement, administer, and use the grant, all such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney, 3, The City Manager is further directed to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the City's acceptance of this grant. ATTEST:.. ' I', .. ~?n. iYIo~ City Clerk. \ . . l -7972187,doc CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S,W" Room 364 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 Telephone: (540) 853-2333 Fax: (540) 853-1138 City Web: www,roanokeva,gov August 4, 2008 . Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Vice Mayor Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Alvin L. Nash, Council Member Honorable Anita J. Price, Council Member Honorable Courtney G. Rosen, Council Member Honorable David B. Trinkle, Council Member Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Subject: Rescue Squad Assistance Fund Grant Acceptance Background: The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services administers a Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) grant program that is awarded twice annually. Roanoke Fire-EMS applied in 2008 for this grant in order to purchase defibrillators. In July 2008, the State Office of Emergency Medical Services awarded Roanoke Fire-EMS a grant of $19,080 towards the purchase of defibrillators. The grant requires a $19,080 local match. Sufficient matching funding for this grant is available in Local Match Funding for Grants (35-300-9700-5415) and will be transferred to. account 05-520- 3548-3549). The State grant funds will be placed in account (35-520-3548- 3548). Considerations: City Council action is needed to formally accept and appropriate these funds, and authorize the Director of Finance to establish revenue estimates and appropriations to purchase the equipment and supplies in accordance with provisions of this grant. Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council August 4, 2008 Page 2 Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying resolutions accepting this grant and authorize the City Manager to execute any required grant agreements or documents, such to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish a revenue estimate for State RSAF funding of $19,080 and transfer funding in the amount of $19,080 from Local Match Funding for Grants (35-300-9700-5415), and to appropriate total funding of $38,160 in an account to be established in the Grant Fund by the Director of Finance. Respectfully submitted, Darlene L. B cham City Manager DLB:TB c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance James Grigsby, Assistant City Manager for Operations H. David Hoback, Fire-EMS Chief CM08-00 11 7 CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S, W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N, HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R, TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M, MOON, CMC City Clerk August 5, 2008 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of Resolution, No. 38173-080408 requesting that the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, and the Commonwealth Transportation Board accelerate funds for and implementation of the TransDominion Express passenger rail service between Roanoke and Washington, D.C., in the 2008 Statewide Rail Plan. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, August 4, 2008. Sincerely, · M. mOhV Stephanie M. Moon, CMC ( City Clerk SMM:ew Attachment pc: Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, Richmond Office Headquarters, 1 31 3 East Main Street, Suite 300, Richmond, Virginia 23219 David S. Ekern, Commissioner, Commonwealth Transportation Board, 1401 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219 William M. Hackworth, City Attorney R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget Robert K. Bengtson, P.E., Director of Public Works Mark D. Jamison, P.E., PTOE, Transportation Division Manager t \ 0<1, \~o\ "\ IN THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of August, 2008. No. 38173-080408. A RESOLUTION requesting that the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, and the Commonwealth Transportation Board accelerate funding for and implementation of the TransDominion Express passenger rail service between Roanoke and Washington, D. c., in the 2008 Statewide Rail Plan, WHEREAS, from the City of Roanoke's founding in the late 1800's through the 1970's, passenger rail has been an integral part of Roanoke's rail heritage and history; WHEREAS, Roanoke has been anxious to restore passenger rail service for many years; WHEREAS, Roanoke's Vision 2001-2020 comprehensive plan identifies the need to pursue passenger rail service, emphasizing regional transportation planning, compact urban development, discouraging sprawl and emphasizing multi-modal forms of transportation; WHEREAS, expansion of passenger rail service to Roanoke is necessary to offer an efficient transportation alternative to the population of the region; WHEREAS, the former N & W Railway passenger station in downtown Roanoke awaits the expansion of passenger service and is situated to provide interconnectivity to other modal choices; WHEREAS, passenger rail service is a proven engine of economic development and growth, causing property values to rise along with flourishing retail activity;' WHEREAS, the environmental benefits of people in trains rather than automobiles is proven, and passenger rail is another means through which Roanoke can broaden its efforts through Local Governments for Sustainability; R-Endorsing DRPT 2008 Statewide Rail Plan,doc 1 WHEREAS, Virginia's long-range planning must recognize a rail system that includes both' railroad freight and passenger rail; WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is presently hosting public meetings throughout Virginia for the public review and comment on the 2008 Statewide Rail Plan; WHEREAS, the TransDominion Express is a component of the draft Statewide Rail Plan that will expand passenger rail service to Roanoke; and WHEREAS~ operating costs for intercity passenger rail service must be paid for by the state rather than the localities, just as the state funds the interstate highway program. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL\{ED by the Council ofthe City of Roanoke that: 1, The City hereby endorses and requests that the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, and the Commonwealth Transportation Board accelerate funding for and implementation of the TransDominion Express passenger rail service between Roanoke and Washington, D,C., in the 2008 Statewide Rail Plan, 2, The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials at the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation and the Commonwealth Transportation Board, ATTEST: CitY Clerk M..~~ R-Endorsing DRPT 2008 Statewide Rail Plan.doc 2 CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W" Room 364 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 Telephone: (540) 853-2333 Fax: (540) 853-1138 City Web: www,roanokeva,gov August 4, 2008 Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Vice-Mayor Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Alvin L. Nash, Council Member Honorable Anita J. Price, Council Member Honorable Courtney G. Rosen, Council Member Honorable David B. Trinkle, Council Member Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Subject: The Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation 2008 Statewide Rail Plan Background: The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is developing the 2008 Statewide Rail Plan to provide a clear vision and strategy to address rail needs in Virginia. The plan, currently in draft form, outlines proposed projects designed to meet Virginia's goals for the efficient and effective movement of people and goods through passenger and freight rail transportation. The plan describes Virginia's current rail system along with the challenges facing the system today, such as the increasing demand for freight and passenger service, population growth, capacity limits and quality of life issues such as the increase in fuel prices and the decline in air quality. " The draft plan proposes several projects to address rail needs in Virginia. The projects identified in the plan are arranged into four categories: (1) Class I and Shortline Railroad, (2) Port of Hampton Roads, (3) Passenger Rail Initiatives, and (4) High-Speed Rail Initiatives, which together represent $4.9 billion in potential rail investments. Included within the passenger rail initiatives category is the proposed TransDominion Express (TDX) which envisions passenger rail service from Bristol through Roanoke to Lynchburg (using Norfolk Southern tracks) with service branching off to Richmond and Washington, D.C. The City of Roanoke has previously supported this initiative. The proposed Statewide Rail Plan identifies four phases for TDX implementation, with phase two incorporating the extension of one daily round trip train from Lynchburg to Roanoke, thereby providing round trip service from Roanoke to Washington, D.C. Roanoke has been anxious to restore passenger rail service for many years. Our Vision 2001 - 2020 Comprehensive Plan identifies the need to pursue passenger rail service, Honorable Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council August 4, 2008 Page 2 emphasizing regional transportation planning, compact urban development, discouraging sprawl, and emphasizing multi-modal forms of transportation. In anticipation of the return of such passenger service, the City or Roanoke contributed over $1.5 million dollars toward the renovation of the former N&W Railway passenger station (next to the Hotel Roanoke). Supplemented by nearly $1.7 million in state enhancement funds, this facility now serves as home to the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau and the O.Winston Link Museum with the capacity to serve as the future Roanoke passenger station for the TDX project. DRPT is presently hosting public meetings across Virginia for public review and comment on the Statewide Rail Plan. The comment period concludes on August 25, 2008, following which DRPT will review all comments received and develop a Rail Action Plan for release in September, 2008. The Rail Action Plan will provide specific funding strategies and more detailed implementation plans for the projects identified in the Statewide Rail Plan. It will be important for localities to emphasize that the operating costs for passenger rail service must be paid by the state rather than the individual localities (intercity rail should be funded like the state funds the interstate highway program). A public comment opportunity will be provided on the Rail Action Plan, and the results will be incorporated into the final Statewide Rail Plan to be published this fall. Recommended Action: City Council endorse the attached resolution and request the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, and the Commonwealth Transportation Board to accelerate funding for and implementation of the TransDominion Express passenger rail service between Roanoke and Washington, D.C. in the 2008 Statewide Rail Plan. Respectfully submi,tted, ~ Darlene L. Bur City Manager DLB/sf c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance Sherman M. Stovall, Director of Management and Budget Robert K. Bengtson, P.E., Director of Public Works Mark D. Jamison, P.E., PTOE, Transportation Division Manager CM08-00 1 23 CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva,gov SHEILA N, HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk CECELIA R, TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk August 5, 2008 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 38174-080408 authorizing the donation to the American LaFrance Fire Museum in North Charleston, South Carolina, of a 1941 American LaFrance Fire Truck ID#BG169. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a .regular meeting held on Monday, August 4, 2008. Sincerely, f:;:t:j::.1 ~ (n. h-j /)Iih.; Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew " Attachment pc: Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance William M. Hackworth, City Attorney R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Director of Management and Budget James Grigsby, Assistant City Manager for Operations H. David Hoback, Fire-EMS Chief Kenneth Bernard, Fleet Manager uhs IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of August, 2008. No. 38174-080408. A RESOLUTION authorizing the donation to the American Lafrance Fire Museum in North Charleston, SC, of a 1941 American LaFrance Fire Truck ID#BG 169, WHEREAS, the American Lafrance Fire Museum in North Charleston, SC, ("Museum") has requested that the City donate to it the 1941 American LaFrance Fire Truck ID#BG169, subject to the condition that the City of North Charleston transport the fire truck to the American LaFrance Fire Museum, and City Council desires to effect this donation, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1, The City hereby donates to the Museum whatever interest that it has in the 1941 American LaFrance Fire Truck ID#BG 169, subject to the condition that the City of North Charleston transport the fire truck to the American LaFrance Fire Museum, 2, The City Manager is authorized to execute an acknowledgment of such donation, in such form as may be approved by the City Attorney, ATTEST: 'm~ City Clerk. CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S,W" Room 364 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 Telephone: (540) 853-2333 Fax: (540) 853-1138 City Web: www,roanokeva,gov August 4, 2008 Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Vice Mayor Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Alvin L. Nash, Council Member Honorable AnitaJ. Price, Council Member Honorable Courtney G. Rosen, Council Member Honorable David B. Trinkle, Council Member Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Subject: 1941 American LaFrance Fire Truck Donation Background: In April 2004, City Council accepted the donation of a 1941 American LaFrance Fire Truck ID#BG 169 from the Fire Brigade of the Kazim Shriners. The vehicle currently needs a lot of repair. It does not run and it is deteriorating. This vehicle never served as a piece of City of Roanoke fire apparatus and does not have any ties to the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department. Several months ago, Roanoke Fire-EMS was contacted by a representative from the American LaFrance Fire Museum in North Charleston, SC, asking if the City would consider donating this vehicle to them. The Museum is owned and operated by the City of North Charleston. They will absorb all costs of moving the vehicle. They have the funds to restore it and make it part of their working vehicle collection. It would be used in public education functions and advertisement of their museum. Members of the Fire Brigade of the Kazim Shriners as well as the President of the Roanoke Firefighters Association have been consulted on this project and agree that donating the vehicle to the American LaFrance Museum would be the right thing to do. Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council August 4, 2008 Page 2 Considerations: City Council action is needed to move forward with this request and to allow the American LaFrance Fire Museum to acquire this vehicle and move it from its position at Historic Station 1. Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying resolution authorizing the City's donation of the 1941 American LaFrance Fire Truck to the American LaFrance Fire Museum located in North Charleston, Sc. Respectfully submitted, Darlene L. Bur City Manager DLB:TB c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance James Grigsby, Assistant City Manager for Operations H. David Hoback, Fire-EMS Chief Kenneth Bernard, Fleet Manager CM08-00120 CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S, W" Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva,gov SHEILA N, HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk August 5, 2008 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 38175-080408 authorizing the City Manager to execute. a right of entry agreement between Norfolk Southern Railway Company and the City of Roanoke, in connection with the Roanoke River Flood Reduction Project, upon certain terms and conditions. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, August 4, 2008. Sincerely, ~ m.lY]dtW Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew J Attachment pc: Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance William M. Hackworth, City Attorney R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Director of Management and Budget James Grigsby, Assistant City Manager of Operations Robert K. Bengtson, P. E., Director of Public Works Philip C. Schirmer, PE, LS, City Engineer Glenn A. Asher, Risk Manager IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGlNIA, ~~ The 4th day of August, 2008. No. 38175-080408. A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a right of entry agreement between Norfolk Southern Railway Company ("Norfolk Southern") and the City of Roanoke ("City") in connection with the Roanoke River Flood Reduction Project ("Project"), upon certain terms and conditions. WHEREAS, City and the U.S, Army Corp of Engineers are working together on benchcut and greenway trail designs needed in connection with the Project and need access to certain property owned by Norfolk Southern to perform subsurface environmental studies; WHEREAS, Norfolk Southern requires the City to execute a right of entry agreement before it will grant the City access to such property; . WHEREAS, the City desires to execute the right of entry agreement. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1, That the City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest, respectively, the attached right of entry agreement with Norfolk Southern, to permit access by the City and the U,S, Army Corp of Engineers on certain property owned by Norfolk Southern, to perform required environmental studies in connection with the Roanoke River Flood Reduction Project, as further stated in the letter dated August 4,2008, from the City Manager to this City Council. The right of entry agreement shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney, 2, Pursuant to the terms of the attached right of entry agreement, and to the extent permitted by law, the City shall indemnify and hold Norfolk Southern harmless against any and all claims arising against Norfolk Southern out ofthe City and the U.S, Army Corp of Engineers actions under the right of entry agreement. ATTEST: .(J...,-.-f) -, /',' 'n" f-n6",,", A~ .. l City Clerk. CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S, W., Room 364 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 Telephone: (540) 853-2333 Fax: (540) 853-1138 City Web: www,roanokeva,gov August 4, 2008 Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Vice Mayor Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Alvin L. Nash, Council Member Honorable AnitaJ. Price, Council Member Honorable Courtney G. Rosen, Council Member Honorable David B. Trinkle, Council Member Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Subject: Norfolk Southern Railway Company Right of Entry for Roanoke River Flood Reduction - Phase 2 Environmental Study Background: City staff and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) are working on benchcut and greenway trail designs for the Roanoke River Flood Reduction - Phase 2. Phase 2 construction starts in Hannah Court and proceeds upstream to the Salem border. The Norfolk Southern Railway Company railroad owns a large portion of the Phase 2 land targeted for construction. The City Engineering Department is seeking access to Norfolk Southern Railway Company property to perform subsurface environmental studies in the areas shown on the attached right of entry. Before the City's environmental consultants are granted permission to be on Norfolk Southern Railway Company property, the City must execute the ~ttached right of entry. The right of entry requires the City to indemnify and hold harmless Norfolk Southern Railway Company against all claims arising from the City's exercise of the right of entry. Norfolk Southern Railway Company will not waive this requirement. Council authority is required before the agreement may be executed because agreeing to indemnify and hold Norfolk Southern Railway Company harmless from such claims is a waiver of the City's sovereign immunity. Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council August 4, 2008 Page 2 Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached right of entry form; such form to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Respectfully submitted, Darlene L. Bu Icham City ManagerU DLB:LEP:dps c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance Robert K. Bengtson, PE, Director of Public Works Philip C. Schirmer, PE, LS, City Engineer Glenn A. Asher, Risk Manager CM08-00 121 THIS TEMPORARY RIGHT OF ENTRY for The Roanoke River Flood Reduction Project, made this --:::.day of ,2008, by and between Norfolk Southern Railway Company ("Licensorll) and The City of Roanoke ("Licensee"). Licensor hereby permits Licensee to enter upon property owned or controlled by Licensor located in Roanoke, Roanoke (city), Virginia, and being located substantially as shown upon prints marked Exhibit "A", dated January 23,2008, attached hereto and made a part hereof. This Right of Entry is granted upon the following terms and conditions: ~,....- 1. The Right of Entry is granted only for the purpose of environmental testing. 2, Licensor's Division Engineer at Roanoke, Virginia, shall be given at least forty- eight (48) hours' advance notice before entry upon the property. The Division Engineer is Mr. Scott Snow, whose telephone number is (540) 981-4274. 3. All reasonable care shall be exercised and such precautions taken as said Division Engineer, or his authorized representative, may deem necessary to protect Licensor's facilities and operations. Licensor reserves the right to place watchmen, flagmen, inspectors and supervisors for protection purposes during the operations hereunder and the expense thereof, including the expense of any material furnished, shall be promptly paid by Licensee upon receipt of Licensor's bill therefor. In addition to direct wage and material cost, such expense shall include, but shall not be limited to, cost of supervision, traveling expenses, Federal Railroad Retirement and Unemployment Taxes, vacation allowances and all other expense incidental thereto. Such expenses shall not exceed $500,000. 4. To the extent permitted by law, Licensee hereby agrees to indemnify and save harmless Licensor from and against any and all liability, losses, damages, claims, actions, causes of action, costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees) for personal injury (including death) and/or property damage to whomsoever or whatsoever occurring, arising from or growing out of, directly or indirectly, the presence of Licensee, its agents, servants or employees upon or about the property of Licensor or in connection with the privileges herein granted, whether or not such liability, losses, damages, claims, actions, causes of action, costs and expenses shall have been caused or contributed by the negligence of Licensor. Upon the request of Licensor, Licensee shall insure the aforesaid indemnity provision in a manner and in an amount satisfactory to Licensor. 5, Licensee shall at its expense obtain and maintain during the period of this Agreement, in a form and with companies satisfactory to Licensor, the following insurance coverages: (1) Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence for injury to or death of persons and damage to or loss or destruction of property. Such policy shall be endorsed to provide products and completed operations coverage and contractual liability coverage for liability assumed under this Agreement. The contractual liability coverage shall be of a form that does not deny coverage for operations conducted within 50 feet of any railroad hazard, In addition, said policy or policies shall be endorsed to name Licensor as an additional insured and shall include a severability of interests provision; In the event Licensee's Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy does not provide contractual liability coverage for operations conducted within 50 feet of a railroad hazard, Licensee shall provide Railroad Protective Liability Insurance. Said policy shall have limits of not less than a combined single limit of $2,000,000 each occurrence and $6,000,000 in the aggregate. In addition, said policy shall name Licensor as the named insured and shall be underwritten on Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form Number CG 00 35 1001 or an equivalent form satisfactory to Licensor. (2) Automobile Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence. Said policy shall be endorsed to name Licensor as an additional insured and shall include a severability of interests provision; Evidence of such insurance (certificate of insurance for the General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance and the original policy of Railroad Protective Liability Insurance) shall be furnished to and approved by Licensor's Director Risk Management, Three Commercial Place, Norfolk, Virginia 23510-2191, prior to occupancy of Licensor's property or commencement of construction on Licensor's premises. Said certificate of insurance shall state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled, or reduced in coverage or limits without (30) days advance written notice to Licensor. The insurance coverage required herein shall in no way limit Licensee's liability under this Agreement. 6. At the termination of this Right of Entry, Licensor's property shall be restored by Licensee to its original condition, or to a condition satisfactory to the Chief Engineer of Licensor, or his authorized representative to the same condition as it was on the date the City began its work to the nearest extent practical to the reasonable satisfaction of Licensor. 7. No drainage conditions shallbe created or allowed to exist which would be adverse to Licensor's property. 8, A minimum c1earanceoffifteen feet (IS') from the centerline of the nearest track shall be maintained at all times for any material, equipment or vehicles of Licensee occupying Licensor's property unless authorized in writing by Licensor or Licensor's Superintendent. - 2 - 9. The license and permission hereby granted is for the sole benefit of Licensee, and Licensor is to receive no benefit therefrom nor any consideration therefor except the covenants, promises and agreements set forth in this Right of Entry. 10. No explosives of any kind shall be used on Licensor's property. 11, No debris will be buried in or burned upon Licensor's property, 12, This Right of Entry (a) shall not be assigned or transferred by Licensee, (b) may be terminated at will by Licensor or Licensee, and (c) shall terminate automatically on March 1. 2009; however, that termination shall not relieve Licensee of any obligation or liability incurred prior to such termination, 13. Where appropriate, the terms when used in this Right of Entry shall be understood to indicate the masculine, feminine or neuter, and the singular or plural, as the case may be. The word "Licensor" as used herein shall include any other company or companies whose property at the aforesaid location may be leased or operated by Licensor. 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HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M, MOON, CMC City Clerk CECELIA R, TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk August 5, 2008 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of Resolution No., 38176-080408 authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute, upon certain terms and conditions, an Amendment No.4 to the 2004-2005 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program Agreement with the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the "Park Street Square Project". The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, August 4, 2008. Sincerely, ~ /11. rYtJ.w Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew Attachment pc: Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance William M. Hackworth, City Attorney R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Director of Management and Budget Thomas N. Carr, Director of Planning, Building and Development Frank E. Baratta, Budget Team Leader .6~ ~ -J~~ IN THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of August, 2008. No. 38176-080408. A RESOLUTION authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute, upon certain terms and conditions, an Amendment No.4 to the 2004-2005 Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") and HOME Investment Partnerships Program ("HOME") Agreement with the ,City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority ("RRHA") for the "Park Street Square Project" ("Project"), WHEREAS, by Resolution No, 37085-060605, adopted June 6, 2005, the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, ("Council") authorized appropriate City Officials to enter into the 2004-2005 CDBG and HOME Agreement with the RRHA for the Project; and WHEREAS, by Resolutions No, 37501-080706, No, 37859-080607, and No, 38019- 021908, Council authorized Amendments No.1, No.2 and No, 3 to the Agreement, respectively; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Council that the City Manager, and the City Clerk, are hereby authorized to execute and attest, respectively, on behalf of the City, an Amendment No, 4 to the 2004-2005 CDBG and HOME Agreement with the RRHA, approved as to form by the City Attorney, within the limits of funds and for the purposes as are more particularly set forth in the City Manager's letter dated August 4,2008, ATTEST: ;t~rn. ~~. CIty Clerk. R-CDBG-Park Street Amendment 4,doc CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W" Room 364 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 Telephone: (540) 853-2333 Fax: (540) 853-1138 City Web: www,roanokeva,gov August 4, 2008 Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Vice-Mayor Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Alvin L. Nash, Council Member Honorable Anita J. Price, Council Member Honorable Courtney G. Rosen, Council Member Honorable David B. Trinkle, Council Member Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Subject: Amendment NO.4 to the 2004- 2005 CDBG- and HOME-funded "Park Street Square" Agreement with the Roanoke Redevelop- ment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Background: Execution of a contract with the RRHA for the Park Street Square Project was originally approved by City Council on June 6, 2005, by Resolution No. 37085- 060605. A total commitment of $2,350,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding, to be provided over several installments, was made to this 2 5-unit rental project. Since that time, Council has approved Amendment Nos. 1, 2 and 3 by Resolution Nos. 37501-080706, 37859-080706 and 38019-021908, respectively, bringing the total obligated to the agreement to date to $2,205,163. Considerations: The project is nearly complete and will require a final CDBG/HOME installment of $48,000, bringing the total CDBG/HOME funds actually obligated to $2,253,163. By Resolution No. 38083-051208, Council authorized this $48,000 installment as part of its approval of the 2008-2009 Annual Update to the City's Consolidated Plan. The unused $96,837 balance from the original commitment was reallocated to other CDBG and HOME eligible activities as part of the 2008-2009 Annual Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council August 4, 2008 Page 2 Update budgeting process. The $48,000 amendment to the agreement requires Council approval. Funding for the amendment is in place in accounts: CDBG Entitlement HOM E Local Match 35-G09-0920-5428 35-615-8119-5507 $10,000 $38,000 Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the 2004-2005 CDBG/HOME Agreement with the RRHA, similar in form and content to the draft attached to this report, and approved as to form by the City Attorney. Respectfully submitted, Darlene L. Burc City Manager Attachments: 1 c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Thomas N. Carr, Director of Planning, Building and Development Frank E. Baratta, Budget Team Leader CM08-00 11 9 CM09-000 Attachment 1 AMENDMENT No.4 This Amendment No, 4 is made and entered into this first day of July, 2008, by and between the City of Roanoke, Virginia, ("Grantee") and City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority ("Subgrantee"). WIT N E SSE T H: WHEREAS, by Resolution No, 37085-060605, the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, ("Council") approved the execution of a sub grant agreement between the Grantee and the Sub grantee ("Agreement") for the Park Street Square Project ("Project"); and WHEREAS, by Resolution No, 37501-080706, Council approved the execution of Amendment No, 1 to the Agreement, extending the period of the Agreement, increasing the funding for the Project, and making certain other technical changes; and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 37859-080607, Council approved the execution of Amendment No.2 to the Agreement, increasing the funding provided by the Grantee for the Project under the Agreement; WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 38019-021908, Council approved the execution of Amendment No, 3 to the Agreement, increasing the funding provided by the Grantee for the Project under the Agreement; WHEREAS, by Resolution No, _-080408, Council approved the execution ofthis Amendment No, 4 to the Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, the Grantee and the Subgrantee do mutually agree to this Amendment No.4, to effect the following changes: 1. Part 1, "SCOPE OF SERVICES," subpart a., "Period of this Agreement," shall be revised to extend the period and shall read: * * * * * La. Period of this Agreement - This Agreement shall be effective as of February 1, 2005, and, unless amended, shall end December 31, 2008, * * * * * 2. The CDBG and HOME funding made available by the Grantee under this Agreement shall be increased by $48,000 to a total of $2,253,163, in accordance with the revised Attachment A, "2004/2005 Park Street Square CDBG and HOME Agreement Financial Accounts," included with this Amendment No, 4 The Agreement, dated February 1,2005, and Amendments No.1, No, 2 and No.3, dated July 1,2006, July 1, 2007, and February 1,2008, respectively, shall remain unchanged in all other terms and provisions, Page 1 of3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment No.4 as of the day and year hereinabove written: ATTEST: FOR THE GRANTEE: By By Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager WITNESS: FOR THE SUB GRANTEE: By By Katie L. Drewery, Executive Assistant (Note: Executive Director is the Board Secretary) Glenda Edwards, Executive Director APPROVED AS TO CDBG/HOME ELIGIBILITY APPROVED AS TO FORM Dept. of Planning, Building and Development Assistant City Attorney APPROVED AS TO EXECUTION APPROPRIATION AND FUNDS REQUIRED FOR THIS CONTRACT CERTIFIED Assistant City Attorney Director of Finance Date Account # (See Attachment A) Page 2 of3 Attachment A Amendment 4 2004/2005 Park Street Square CnBG and HOME Agreement Financial Accounts Account # Description Project Support Admin Total CDBG Funds: 35-G04-0420-5428 Park Street Square 200,000 200,000 35-G05-0520-5428 Park Street Square 250,000 250,000 35-G07-0nO-5428 Park Street Square 339,177 339,177 35-G08-0820-5428 Park Street Square 333,857 333,857 35-G09-0920-5428 Park Street Square 10,000 10,000 Subtotal 1,133,034 0 0 1,133,034 HOME Funds: 35-090-5311-5428 Park Street Square 52,221 52,221 35-090-5312-5428 Park Street Square 245,182 245,182 35-090-5313-5428 Park Street Square 77,098 77,098 35-090-5325-5428 Park Street Square 8,612 8,612 35-090-5364-5428 Park Street Square 369,108 369,108 35-090-5366-5428 Park Street Square 254,908 254,908 35-615-8119-5507 Park Street Square - Local Match 113,000 113,000 Subtotal 1,120,129 0 0 1,120,129 Total CDBG and HOME 2,253,163 0 0 2,253,163 Page 3 of3 CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S, W" Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853- 1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva,gov SHEILA N, HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELlA R, TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M, MOON, CMC City Clerk August 5, 2008 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 38177-080408 amending subsection (g) of ~34-1 30, Rate Schedule, of Division IV, Fares, Article III, Public Vehicles (Taxicabs and For Hire Vehicles), of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, in order to adjust certain rates charged for services rendered by taxicabs and for-hire automobiles, effective September 1, 2008. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, August 4, 2008, and is in full force and effect September 1, 2008. Sincerely, ~ In, l'rfiJN Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew Attachment pc: Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance William M. Hackworth, City Attorney R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Director of Management and Budget Darlene L. Burcham August 5, 2008 Page 2 pc: Municipal Code Corporation, P. O. Box 2235, Tallahassee, Florida 32316 Ronald S. Albright, Clerk, General District Court David C. Wells, Clerk, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court The Honorable Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of Circuit Court Raymond F. Leven, Office of the Magistrate Joseph F. Klein, Law Librarian William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager Cecelia T. Webb, Assistant Deputy City Clerk ~- IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 4th day of August, 2008. No. 38177-080408.- AN ORDINANCE amending subsection (g) of 934-130, Rate Schedule, of Division IV, Fares, Article III, Public Vehicles (Taxicabs and For Hire Vehicles), of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, in order to a~just certain rates charged for services rendered by taxicabs and for-hire automobiles; providing for an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading by title paragraph of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council ofthe City of Roanoke as follows: 1. Subsection (g) of 934-130, Rate Schedule, of Division IV, Fares, Article III, Public Vehicles (Taxicabs and For Hire Vehicles), of the Code bfthe City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, is hereby amended to read and provide as follows: 934-130. Rate schedule. *** (1) Distance rates: a. For the first one eighth ( 1/8)one-seventh (1/7) mile or fraction thereof, tw:ethree dollars and eigMyfifteen cents ($~ 3.15). b. For each additional onc eighth ( 1/8)one- seventh (117) mile or fraction thereof, twentythirty cents ($0.;W30). *** (4) Effective :May 1, 2006September 1, 2008, if the City Manager detennines that the average cost per gallon of regular unleaded self-service gasoline in the citv as published by the American Automobile Association rises above five - dollars ($5.00) per gallon for a consecutive thirty (30) day period, a surcharge of one dollar ($1.00) may be added to the current meter charge for each trip. Such surcharge shall be included on the rate card posted in each public vehicle. If the average cost per gallon of regular unleaded self-service gasoline in the city drops below five dollars ($5.00) the city manager may remove the surcharge of one dollar ($1.00) from the meter charges for each trip. Such surcharge may remain in effect until such time - as the city manager notifies holders of permits for taxicab and for-hire service that the surcharge is to be removed, in which case no surcharge shall be charged or included on the rate card:. after the first day of the follO\.ving month. The city manager shall send such notice at such time as the city manager detelmines that tho average cost per gallon of regular unleaded self service gasoline . H' hI:' I dB h ^ . ^ 13'1 ^ .. In to CIty as pu 1S.16 y t e, .LmerICan, Lutomo 1. e" ..ssocmtlOB drops belovo' tv.'o dollars ($2.00) per gallon for a consecutive six month period. *** 2. This ordinance will be in full force and effect on and after September 1,2008. 3. Pursuant to the provisions of 912 of the Roanoke Charter, the second reading by title of this ordinance is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: h1,~ City Clerk. K:\Measures\taxi rates citys recommendations 2008.doc CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591 Telephone: (540) 853-2333 Fax: (540) 853-1138 City Web: www.roanokeva.gov August 4, 2008 Honorable David A. Bowers, Mayor Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Vice Mayor Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Alvin L. Nash, Council Member Honorable Anita J. Price, Council Member Honorable Courtney G. Rosen, Council Member Honorable David B. Trinkle, Council Member Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council: Subject: Meter Increase for Taxicab Service Background: During the July 21 st Council meeting, Yellow Cab Services of Roanoke, Inc. (petitioner) submitted a petition requesting an adjustment of the meter rates for taxicab service and for-hire automobiles in the City of Roanoke. These rates are regulated by City Council under Section 34-130 of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended. Taxicab service in Roanoke is provided by Yellow Cab and Quality Taxi Company. As noted by the petitioner, since the last increase (spring, 2006), the cost per gallon of gasoline has risen significantly. In addition, current indicators suggest gasoline prices may continue to increase. This has compelled the taxicab companies operating in th.e City to petition Council for a meter rate increase. This would greatly assist their drivers in partially offsetting the escalating gasoline prices. In the petition presented to Council, the taxicab companies requested an increase in the initial meter drop rate to $3.80 for the first 1/7th mile and $.30 for each additional 1/7th mile (or fraction thereof). This would equate to a first mile charge rate of $5.60. Currently, the meter rate is $2.80 for the first 1 18th mile and $.20 for each additional 1 18th mile (or fraction thereof). In addition, a fuel surcharge of $1 .00 per trip is added to the current meter price resulting in a first mile charge rate of $5.20. With the Honorable Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council August 4, 2008 Page 2 increase in the initial meter drop rate to $3.80, the $1.00 per trip fuel surcharge would be eliminated. However, the petitioner also added that in the event gasoline prices were to increase to $ 5.00 per gallon on average for a period of 30 days, a gas surcharge of $1.00 would be added per trip. Likewise, if the price dropped below $ 5.00 per gallon for 30 days, the surcharge would be dropped. ' Since the average trip in Roanoke presently costs $8.40 (3 miles = $7.40 plus $1.00 fuel surcharge), the proposed increase would raise the fare to $9.80; an increase of $1.40 or 16.6%. City staff contacted the other First Cities localities that we normally benchmark against and also reviewed their taxicab rates as shown in their municipal codes. Of the seven localities that regulate taxicab services, only two of them to date, Lynchburg and Norfolk, have received requests from their local companies for rate increases. The City Council in Lynchburg approved a fuel surcharge of $1.00 to be added to the current meter charge for each trip. The Norfolk City Council approved a rate increase. In both cities, the change went into effect on July 1, 2008. Additionally, Yellow Cab Services provided the names of three cab companies on which it based the proposed rate. Two of these companies operate in Charlottesville, which does not regulate taxicab rates, and the other operates in Arlington County, which does control the fares charged in its jurisdiction. In comparing the potential fare proposed by the petitioner for a three mile trip ($9.80) to a similar three mile trip in the other localities, the City's rate would be higher than all the other jurisdictions but would be equal to or lower than the rates charged by the two companies surveyed in Charlottesville. Please see the attached tables for a detailed comparison of the rates for one, three, and five mile trips between the various localities using both the City's current rate and the new rate proposed by the petitioner. Certainly, with the increasing cost of gasoline, a rate increase is justified. However, City staff recommends the following rate structure instead - increase the initial meter drop rate to $3.15 for the first 1 17th mile and $.30 for each additional 1/7th mile (or fraction thereof). This would result in the cost of an average three mile trip being $9.15; an increase of $.75 or 8.9% over the $8.40 that is currently charged. This increase would be in line with the rate changes recently adopted in Lynchburg and Norfolk but less than Honorable Mayor Bowers and Members of City Council August 4, 2008 Page 3 those charged by the Charlottesville companies. Even though this rate would still be higher than other jurisdictions, it should be remembered that those localities' taxicab companies have yet to approach their governing bodies for a rate increase to cover their increased fuel costs. Considerations: The proposed meter increase will be posted on the rate stickers displayed in each taxi to inform the public. The average cost of gas will be tracked on a monthly basis by designated City staff using the average cost per gallon of regular unleaded self-serve gasoline in the City of Roanoke as published by the American Automobile Association (AAA). This shall be tracked to monitor if fuel prices increase to $ 5.00 per gallon for a consecutive 30 day period. 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W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELlA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk August 6, 2008 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: At a regular meeting held on Monday, August 4, 2008 of the Council of the City of Roanoke the City Manager was instructed to address the following items: · Issue a request for proposals to operate .and manage the Countryside Golf Course for at least five years, while also negotiating with Meadowbrook Golf Group, Inc. on a possible extension; · Investigate and follow up with a response, in connection with a communication from Mrs. Carol R. Beaven, Diaconal Minister, The United Methodist Church in Huntington, New York, regarding a towing incident while visiting the City of Roanoke; and · Investigate alleged incidents 'at the Landsdowne Housing Complex involving the Police Department and report findings to the Council and Robert Gravely. Sincerely, ~tr;.~c Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew pc: Mr. Robert Gravely, 3360 Hershberger Road, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017 ~. ROANOKE POLICE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE Roanoke Police Department 348 Campbell Avenue, SW Roanoke, Virginia 24016 www.roanokegov.com/police PH: 540.853.2203 FAX:540,853.6043 MEMORANDUM Date: August 5, 2008 To: From: Darlene Burcham, City Manager Chief A.L. GaSkin"'hief of Police Crime Reduction Activities - Lansdowne Housing Development Subject: Based on the statements made by Robert Gravely in the City Council meeting of August 4, 2008, I initiated a review of the last three years of activity in the Lansdowne Housing Development. This area, as mentioned in previous memorandums dated June 7 and September 12, 2007, has been designated a violent crime hotspot, heavily influenced; by drug trafficking. Police supervisors have utilized crime analysis information to direct their resources to reduce the violent and drug related crime. These supervisors are intimately familiar with search and seizure actions taken by their officers and ate routinely present during these actions. Most laypersons, such as Mr. Gravely who are unfamiliar with basic search and seizure actions and laws, do not understand the reasons behind various actions taken by our officers. Thus, in an effort to illustrate two basic principles of search and seizure, I offer the below definitions: · Investigative Detention is a limited seizure (which must be a minimum intrusion to permit the officer an opportunity to confirm or dispel his suspicions) of an individual or group performed by an officer who has a reasonable suspicion that the individual or group has committed, is committing or is about to commit a specific crime. Reasonable suspicion is a standard less demanding than probable cause but more than a mere suspicion or hunch that is based on specific facts. The facts that may be considered include but are not limited to personal observations, informant information, area, time, lookouts/wanted flyers, evasive actions (to include nervous actions, lying, fleeing and hiding), prior knowledge of the suspect, ete. · Probable cause is established when the totality of the circumstances leads a person of reasonable caution to believe a specific crime has been committed by a specific person. Probable cause is a flexible and common-sense standard. Subject: Crime Reduction Activities - Lansdowne Housing Development August 6, 2008 Page 2 As you can clearly deduce, officers are not sharing details of their searches and seizures with by-standers in order to educate them due to the time, confidential nature of some information, and various other reasons that lead them to effect a search and seizure action. I can also assure you that if any person contacted by the police takes issue with any action and brings it to the attention of police personnel that it is addressed. In fact, due to the increased attention in this area, such as zero tolerance and saturation patrols, supervisors have maintained a close watch on officer actions. Out of the four internal investigations over the past three years (none thus far in 2008), three were citizen initiated and one was supervisor initiated (See Table 1). 1 Case Address Date Violation N umber AI 2006-02 2700 Glenaarv Ave 01/18/06 026R Treatment of Persons in Custody 036R Unsatisfactory Performance CC 2006-58 271 4 Salem 09/30/06 00 2.1.22 Use of Force Turnpike I CC 07-20 2538 Delta Drive 04/27/07 002.1.22 Use of Force I CC 2007-26 2800 Salem 06/07/07 018R Arrest, Search, and Seizure Turnoike Table 1 Since January 1, 2008, officers/detectives have produced the following statistics in Lansdowne, a 10 block area: · Total Arrests - 61 . Total Traffic Summonses - 38 . Calls for Service - 981 Drug Arrests - 1 5 Field Interview Cards - 14 Officer Initiated Offenses - 67 Supervisors and officers have developed an action plan (partially described below) to address the Lansdowne and Lafayette areas, as the department noted an increase in all categories, including firearms violence (See Table 2). Crime Category 2008 YTD 2007 2006 M u rde r 1 0 0 Agqravated Assault 12 9 7 Robbery 1 1 3 Rape 0 1 1 Burglary 17 17 20 Larceny 19 17 24 Motor Vehicle Theft 1 2 4 All Other Crime - includes 242 433 207 Officer initiated offenses Table 2 Subject: Crime Reduction Activities - Lansdowne Housing Development August 6, 2008 Page 2 o Hot Spots and Real Time Policing: Crime Analysis determined four areas where violent crime and elevated call load have created unsafe environments. Zone officers are currently addressing the area that held the most potential for violence based on the analysis, the Lansdowne Housing area. This situation is being addressed through partnership with management, enhanced patrols and dedication of specialized units with progress reviews being reported in monthly CEO meetings. Crime analysis further determined the primary day and time that violent and drug related crimes have occurred historically and supervisors have strategically shifted workforce resources to address crimes in a proactive effort. If you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact me. ALG/xa C: Brian Townsend # ., ,..It . \. 'Of, " CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S.w., SUITE 452 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011-1594 TELEPHONE: (540) 853-2444 FAX: (540) 853-1145 DAVID A. BOWERS Mayor ./ July 29, 2008 Ms. Carol R. Beaven Diaconal Minister The United Methodist Church 1 80 West Neck Road Huntington, New York 11743-2498 ~,., " Dear Ms. Beaven: Thank you for your letter of July 20, 2008. I am very sorry that you had such an unpleasant visit to Roanoke on July 5, 2008. I, too, am from upstate New York, so it is personally upsetting to know that visitors from my home state were so poorly received here in Roanoke. I note from your letter that you have visited on other occasions and had friendly visits here. I am also pleased that you had such a nice dinner at one of our downtown restaurants prior to the unfortunate incident which you described in your letter. I am taking the liberty of circulating your correspondence and my response to the other Members of Roanoke City Council and to our City Manager, Darlene Burcham, for review. If something can be done about the situation, I am certain it will be. Please do not let this unfortunate incident mar your perspective about our AII- America City and the many fine people who live here. Instead of by-passing Roanoke the next time, I hope you and other Methodists will think well of us to visit again. , r (;, ,_, /,1,J .. "., .:. Mrs. Carol R. Beaven Page 2 As Mayor of Roanoke, I regret the unfortunate occurrence in our city and hope that you will, indeed, visit again at a time in which you will, hopefully, have a more positive and memorable visit. Sincerely, ~"'QW ..". '=,.,J .. . ~ ~. David A. B ers Mayor DAB:jj Pc: Honorable Vice-Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, 212 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Attorney General Bob McDonnell, Pocahontas Bldg., 6th Floor, 900 E. Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219 Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 3009 Mt. Pleasant Boulevard, Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Rockingham Court United Methodist Church, 4615 Bryan Road, S. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24014 South Roanoke United Methodist Church, 2330 S. Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Roanoke District Virginia Conference United Methodist Church, Suite 101, Professional Park Building, 4502 Starkey Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24018 ~-;y THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Huntington-Cold Spring Harbor 180 West Neck R.oad Huntington, New York 1 174)-2498 tel. (631) 427-0326 fax (631) 427-5290 e-mail: umchcsh@optonlin.net RECEIVE JUt l. 5 20G8 MAYOR'S OFF/I Pastor: Warren S. Beaven July 20, 2008 Mayor David A. Bowers 215 Church Avenue, S,W" Rm.452 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1594 Dear Mayor Bowers, I am writing to you regarding an incident that occurred to our Mission Team in your city on Saturday evening, July 5, 2008, Our Mission Team of five were traveling from Huntington, Long Island to the Methodist Mission AT of Henderson Settlement IN, Frakes, Kentucky. We chose to stay in Roanoke the night of July 5th because we have done so for many years as we have traveled from Long Island down to Frakes. We have had pleasant visits and nice accommodations in the past. Not so this year! On Saturday evening, July 5, 2008; we registered atthe ECONO Lodge on Orange Avenue, We then drove our blue, unmarked van with New York plates, downtown to find a restaurant for dinner. There was a music festival happening around Market Street. Thus, parking was a problem, We pulled into an unmarked parking lot from Salem Street. We noticed some parking spots had names so we parked in an unmarked parking space, This was about 7:20 p.m,. We el1joyed the music and a delicious meal at "Table 50" before returning to our van at 8:30 p,m" but there was no van in sight! Next to the spot where our van had been parked, was a teal blue Escort LX (license plate V A-SKX5076) with two young men leaning overtheir car saying to us, "Are you looking for a blue van?" We answered 'yes' and they proceeded to tell us this was a private lot, the van had been towed away, and to retrieve our van we needed to call "Spanky" at the number posted on the building, On another building, perpendicular to the building we'd parked in front of, was a sign stating: "Reserve Parking-Towing Enforced, Stored Parking per day $50, Call 540-589-2190", (This sign had been hidden from our view at 7:30 bya white van that was now in another parking space so the sign was now visible! The young men in the car said it would cost us $50 and left. - Our driver Phil called the above number and "Spanky" answered, He said he was "sorry and was sending someone over to take us to the van." Meanwhile, the two guys mentioned above, returned t6 the parking lot and said, "Give us $150 and we'll return your van," Since the price had tripled in ten minutes, and we were smelling a "set-up", Phil called 911. The dispatcher (a woman) said our van had been reported as towed and SHE "could do nothing about it". Repeated calls to "Spanky" went unanswered. ~j Next, a teal green Honda arrived (license V A-XWL8851) driven by a blonde woman wearing a pink shirt, glasses with a cigarette falling out of her mouth, From the passenger side out jumped a tall, thin man wearing a sleeveless vest, holes in the knees of his dirty jeans, tattooed arms, shoulder length dirty blonde hair, and a cigarette. He almounced he worked for Woods Towing Company. The first two guys left as it was obvious we were not going to give them $150, After a heated discussion with the tall fellow, Phil got into the Honda 'to be taken' to our van, Unbeknownst to Phil, a block from the van, the guy demanded that Phil hand over the $150 to him, In return, Phil demanded a receipt from him. (A copy of that receipt is enclosed,) Phil was then driven the block to retrieve our van and he returned to the parking lot to pick us up, (Our van was in good condition and had not been broken into.) While Phil was away, two of our group walked back to Market Street and spoke to police on bicycles, They responded that $150 was the 'going rate' and they could do nothing to help us. Also during Phil's absence, two of us spoke with a tenant just arriving home, She lives in an upstairs apartment and said 'they' are quick to tow away day or night. In fact, she recently had an extra car in an unmarked spot, While she was upstairs in her apartment obtaining her pass, they'd begun to load her car on the truck for towing! Our Church had several fund-raisers for our trip to Henderson Settlement. That $150 was to be used to help purchase gutters and soffits which we were to put on an elderly couple's home in Henderson Settlement. Our efforts were compromised, due to the loss of that $1501 We feel we were 'set-up' by this group of four people and perhaps by this person named 'Spanky'. There were no signs on the Salem Street entrance and the towing sign was blocked from our vision, The police dispatcher and police on bicycles refused to help us, Mr. Mayor, do you realize or know that this is happening in your city? Since this was "Lot 118", does "Spanky" have other lots? Is he regulated by the city? There needs to be better signs for downtown parking for out-of-towners. ALL private lots should have signs on ALL entrances. (We would not have entered this lot had there been a sign on Salem Street.) This experience has left us with a VERY unfavorable view of Roanoke, We will be notifying the United Methodist churches in and around Roanoke, and the District Superintendent of the Roanoke District about our unpleasant and costly experience. We will also advise other mission teams traveling up and down Interstate 81 to avoid the City of Roanoke, and to seek food and lodging elsewhere. Copies of this letter will be sent to the organizations listed below. Thank you for your time, In God's Service, ~R,~ Mrs. Carol R. Beaven Diaconal Minister cc: R08110ke Regional Chamber of Commerce Attorney General Bob McDonnell; District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Stephen C. Hundley; Mt. Pleasant UMC; Rockingham Court UMC; South Roanoke U~C; . . .... .~ ." .":' <..l , ,. I l'1i/le ~~ La-'''~' !/15tJ.se j,r ~10~. tJ J 1/11,..1 -"" I J,,.s Itel(Jl- tll )b( . SPAUY..\! ~)~ Ld.j. II'Y o~~hll-t ".~ f.UA uofL "I.. ......". CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853.1145 E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva,gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk August 6, 2008 Ms. Valerie L. Garner 2264 Mattaponi Drive, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Ms. Garner: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 4, 2008, you were appointed to replace Michael Wray as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates for a term ending June 30, 2011. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W. Pursuant to Section 2.2-3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each appointee is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." Ms. Valerie L. Garner August 6, 2008 Pag e 2 On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve the City of Roanoke as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates. Sincerely, ~~'M7t~ City Clerk SMM:ew Enclosures pc: Jeff Campbell, Chair, Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates, 424 Highland Avenue S.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Robert A. Clement, Jr., Neighborhood Services Coordinator, Roanoke Neighborhood Partnership, w/attachment Joyce S. Johnson, Assistant to the Mayor COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA) ) CITY OF ROANOKE ) To-wit: I, Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council which was held on the fourth day of August 2008, VALERIE L. GARNER was appointed as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates, for a term ending June 30, 2011. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this sixth day of August 2008. City Clerk 111, '^tWv CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov City Clerk August 6, 2008 Ms. Charlene V. Graves 2755 Kirkland Drive, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Ms. Graves: SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 4, 2008, you were appointed to replace Nelett H. Lor as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission, for a term of three years .ending June 30,2011. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which may be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. Please return 'one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Pursuant to Section 2.2-3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information .Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." K:\oath and leaving service\Arts Commission\Charlene Valcurtia Graves oath 6 30 ll.doc Ms. Charlene V. Graves August 6, 2008 Page 2 On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission. Sincerely, . .}n. Stephanie M. Moon, CMC ~ City Clerk SMM:ew Enclosures pc: Kathleen W. Lunsford, Vice-Chair, Roanoke Arts Commission, 2305 Carter Road, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Susan Jennings, Public Arts Coordinator, Economic Development, w/attachment Melissa Murray, Secretary, Roanoke Arts Commission Joyce S. Johnson, Assistant to the Mayor K:\oath and leaving service\Arts Commission\Charlene Valcurtia Graves oath 6 30 ll.doc COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) ) To-wit: ) CITY OF ROANOKE I, Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke and keeper ?f the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council which was held on the fourth day of August 2008, CHARLENE V. GRAVES was appointed as a member, of the Roanoke Arts Commission, for a term of three years ending June 30, 2011. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this sixth day of August 2008. " A ~,~~ In. mOI'rv City Clerk .~ ( K:\oath and leaving service\Arts Commission\Charlene Valcurtia Graves oath 6 30 ll.doc CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC E-mail: clerk@roanokeva,gov City Clerk SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk August 7, 2008 The Honorable AnitaJ, Price 3101 Willow Road, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Council Member Price: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, July 21, 2008, you were appointed as an Alternate representative to the Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facility Authority Board of Directors, for a term ending June 30, 2012: Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which may be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3114 and 2.2-3115, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am required to furnish City of Roanoke representatives to Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facility Authority with a Financial Disclosure Form. State Code provisions require that all disclosures must be filed and maintained as a matter of public record for a period of five years in the Office of the Clerk of the governing body. Please complete and return the enclosed form to the undersigned prior to assuming the duties of your office. K:\oath and leaving serviceWirginia's First Reginallndustrial Facility Authority\Anita Price alternate represe oath 6 30 lZ.doc The Honorable AnitaJ. Price August 7, 2008 Page 2 Pursuant to Section 2.2-3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." Sincerely, . {yJ. h10,w Stephanie M. Moon, CMC "-- City Clerk SMM:ew Enclosures pc: David W. Rundgren, Executive Director, Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facility Authority, 6580 Valley Center Drive, Suite 124, Radford, Virginia 24 1,4 1 William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Joyce S. Johnson, Assistant to the Mayor K:\oath and leaving service\Virginia's First Reginallndustrial Facility Authority\Anita Price alternate represe oath 6 30 12.doc COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) ) To-wit: ) CITY OF ROANOKE I, Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council which was held on the fourth day of August 2008, ANITA J. PRICE was appointed as an Alternate representative to the Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facility Authority Board of Directors, for a term ending June 30, 2012. Giyen under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this seventh day of August 2008. · tn. ~uw City Clerk K:\oath and leaving service\Virginia's First Reginallndustrial Facility Authority\Anita Price alternate represe oath 6 30 IZ.doc CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov City Clerk SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk August 8, 2008 Kelly Harris-Braxton, Director Virginia First Cities Coalition 1108 East Main Street, Suite 1108 Richmond, Virginia 23219-3535 Dear Ms. Harris-Braxton: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, August 4, 2008, Council Memper Gwen W. Mason was appointed as an elected official representative to the Virginia First Cities Coalition, to replace former Council Member Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr. Sincerely, M.~ Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk William M. Hackworth City Attorney Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Hackworth: CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELlA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk August 7, 2008 At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke held on Monday, August 4, 2008, the Council instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure abolishing the War Memorial Committee. SMM:ew Sincerely, . 1>7. fr] 0 IfYI,J Stephanie M. Moon, CMC L City Clerk