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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 03-04-19ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL INFORMAL SESSION MARCH 4, 2019 9:00 A.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 450 AGENDA Call to Order -- Roll Call. Mayor Lea arrived late. Welcome. Vice -Mayor Joseph L. Cobb. NOTICE OSBORNE 41393 - 030419 This morning meeting and briefings will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 following the 2:00 p.m. session on Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 9 at 4:00 p.m.; and video streamed through Facebook Live at facebook.com /RoanokeVa. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. ITEMS FOR ACTION: A communication from Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. A list of current vacancies is included with the agenda for this meeting. (6 -0) A communication from Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the process and criteria for the Citizen of the Year Award, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(10), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (6 -0) 1 A communication from the City Attorney requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to consult with legal counsel pertaining to actual or probable litigation, where such consultation in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(7), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (6 -0) A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss reports or plans related to the security of the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, situated at 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(19), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (6 -0) ITEMS LISTED ON THE 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL DOCKET REQUIRING DISCUSSION /CLARIFICATION AND ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO THE 2:00 P.M. AGENDA. NONE. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL. NONE. At this point, Mayor Lea entered the meeting (9:06 a.m.) BRIEFINGS: • Comprehensive Plan Process Update - 30 minutes Remarks received and filed • E- Scooter Regulation - 30 minutes Remarks received and filed • Budget/Financial Planning Fiscal Year 2020 - 90 minutes Remarks received and filed AT 12:17 P.M., THE MAYOR DECLARED THE COUNCIL MEETING IN RECESS UNTIL 2:00 P.M., FOR A CLOSED MEETING IN THE COUNCIL'S CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 451, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING. 2 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MARCH 4, 2019 2:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA 1. Call to Order - -Roll Call. All Present. The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Dave Skole, Pastor, Christ Lutheran Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Welcome. Mayor Lea. NOTICE: Today's Council meeting will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 on Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 9 at 4:00 p.m.; and video streamed through Facebook Live at facebook.com / /RoanokeVa. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Council of the City of Roanoke is seeking applications for the following current vacancies and /or upcoming expirations of terms of office: Board of Zoning Appeals — one vacancy Unexpired term of office ending December 31, 2021 Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals — one vacancy Building Representative term of office ending June 30, 2021 3 Fair Housing Board — one vacancy Unexpired term of office ending March 31, 2021 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board — one vacancy Three -year term of office ending March 31, 2022 Roanoke Cultural Endowment Board of Directors — one vacancy Unexpired term of office ending December 31, 2020 Access the City's homepage to complete an online application for the abovementioned vacancies. Expiration of the three -year terms of office of Annette Lewis and Lutheria Smith as Trustees of the Roanoke City School Board ending June 30, 2019. Trustee Lewis is not eligible for reappointment. Information pertaining to the School Board process and application for appointment are available on the City's website and in the City Clerk's Office. Deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, March 11, 2019. For questions and /or additional information, contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853 -2541. 2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Recognition of students from College of the Holy Cross hosted by Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church. Mayor Lea presented each student with a Certificate of Appreciation. A Proclamation declaring Wednesday, March 13, 2019 as K9 Veterans Day. Mayor Lea presented a ceremonial copy of the proclamation to Mark Smoot and Steve Roragen, Members of the Roanoke Valley Veterans' Council. 3. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: City Council sets this time as a priority for citizens to be heard. All matters will be referred to the City Manager for response, recommendation or report to Council, as he may deem appropriate. Catherine Koebel, 2625 Longview Avenue, S. W., Ivonne Wallace- Fuentes, 2528 Alberta Avenue, S. W., Barbara Andes, 2803 Rosalind Avenue, S. W., Elizabeth JoJack, 4916 Sunnyside Drive, Roanoke County; Madalyn Sullivan, 1001 Jefferson Street, Lynchburg, Virginia, and Brienne Nida, 1119 Manassas Circle, Daleville, Virginia, appeared before Council to express concerns about prior comments by Chief Jones regarding sexual assault/rape on women. :d Josh Chapman, 302 Campbell Avenue, S. E., appeared before the Council regarding parking for the community high school and lack of street signs for pedestrians crossing in the right -of -way. 4. 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 City Council held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispensed with the reading of the minutes and approved as recorded. C -2 A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of Patice Holland as a City representative of the Roanoke Cultural Endowment Board of Directors, effective immediately. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accepted the resignation and received and filed the communication. C -3 A communication from the City Clerk advising of the lack of attendance of Kwan Evans as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. C -4 Reports of qualification of The Honorable Frank W. Rogers, III, as the Juvenile Domestic and Relations Court representative of the Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Criminal Justice Board for a term of office ending June 30, 2020; and Stephen Ambruzs as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission for a term of office ending June 30, 2019. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. REGULAR AGENDA: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. 5 6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: a. Update on activities of Total Action for Progress during the past year. Annette Lewis, Chief Executive Officer, Spokesperson. (Sponsored by Vice -Mayor Cobb and Council Member Bestpitch) Received and filed. At 3:30 p.m., the Mayor declared the Council Meeting in recess. At 3:40 p.m., the Council Meeting reconvened, with Mayor Lea presiding and all Members of the Council in attendance. Since he and Council Member Price would not be present for the remainder of the meeting due to prior commitments, the Mayor noted that Council would vote on the Certification of the Closed Session; and announce appointments /reappointments on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council: CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING. (7 -0) Reappointed Jessie Coffman, Antwyne Calloway, Stephen Grammer and Peter Volosin as members of the Fair Housing Board for three -year terms of office each ending March 31, 2022. Reappointed Mayor Sherman P. Lea, as the Council representative of the Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission for a four -year term of office ending April 12, 2023. Reappointed Pete Eshelman, William Modica and Jared Rigby as members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for three -year terms of office each ending March 31, 2022. Appointed Sue Williams as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Kwan Evans ending March 31, 2021. Reappointed Cynthia Lawrence as a City representative of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission for a four -year term of office ending March 9, 2023. Appointed Officer Jada Smith as a Law Enforcement representative (member) of the Towing Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Patrol Officer Fatima Foster ending October 31, 2021 Appointed Officer Travis Barber as a Law Enforcement representative (member) of the Towing Advisory Board for a term of office ending October 31, 2021 Appointed Crystal Hall as a member (Public /Government) of the Youth Services Citizen Board for a term of office ending June 30, 2021. Appointed Aisha Johnson as a (Technical Advisor) City representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee to fill the unexpired term of Brandon S. Turner ending March 31, 2020. At 3:44 p.m., Mayor Lea relinquished the Chair to the Vice -Mayor and he and Council Member Price left the meeting. b. Transmittal of the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Proposed Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020 Budget. Elaine Bays- Murphy, Cable Access Director. (Sponsored by the City Manager) Adopted Resolution No. 41393 - 030419. (5 -0, Mayor Lea and Council Member Price were absent.) C. Annual update on activities of the Roanoke Regional Partnership. Beth Doughty, Executive Director, Spokesperson. (Sponsored by the City Manager) Received and filed. 7. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER: a. CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: 1. Acceptance of the Built for Zero Community Technical Assistance Grant from Community Solutions to provide technical assistance to the Blue Ridge Continuum of Care. Adopted Resolution No. 41394 - 030419 and Budget Ordinance No. 41395-030419. (5 -0) 2. Establishment of a Tourism Zone in Downtown Roanoke. Adopted Ordinance No. 41396- 030419. (5 -0) 3. Adjustment of the Greenhouse Gas measurement baseline year and reporting period. Adopted Resolution No. 41397 - 030419. (5 -0) 4. Amendment of the City Code to define the exclusion of usual and regular compensation regarding pensions and retirement. Adopted Ordinance No. 41398 - 030419. (5 -0) COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER. McDonald's St. Patrick's Day Activities Cominq Soon • Saturday, March 16 — Parade begins at 11 a.m. on Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue • Shamrock Festival will be held from10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Freedom First Kids Zone is from 12 to 5 p.m. • The activities and the parade are one of the largest St. Pat's celebrations in the entire mid - Atlantic region. • More details are available at www.downtownroanoke.org. Participate in Clean Valley Day • Clean Valley Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. • This is a valley -wide clean up event to promote respect and care for the beautiful community we share. • Residents may pick their spot — a park, playground, roadside, stream bank or your very own neighborhood to help get rid of the litter and make it a cleaner, healthier place. Clean Valley Council provides volunteers with trash bags and gloves. • Register on -line at www.cleanvalley.org /events Response to Request from Citizens Climate Lobby • 1 ask that City Council look at the letter of response to the Citizens Climate Lobby, which updates information provided previously by staff, including changes at the federal level. If Council desires to take action beyond sending the letter, please let us know and we can take those steps 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. 10. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE. 0 11. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: a. Inquiries and /or comments by the Mayor and Members of City Council. Council Member Bestpitch commented that following the January 2019 Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization ( RVTPO) Policy Board meeting, a request was made of staff to perform an in- depth analysis of the SMART SCALE program and its impacts on transportation in the region, which was following the January 15th release of the initial FY 2020 SMART SCALE funding scenario; and staff developed this analysis with the intent of: Addressing • The overall performance of RVTPO region; • The reasons for successes and disappointments; and Answering • What are the impacts of leveraging funds; • How the Congestion Mitigation factor is calculated; and Exploring • Differing processes in project selection; • External forces statewide contributing to success and loss in the region; and Reflecting • On the first three rounds of SMART SCALE and developing strategies for continued success. Council Member Bestpitch indicated the General Assembly needed another study that could provide an opportunity for an inter -modal facility in the Elliston, Virginia area; and in closing, mentioned the Alleghany- Highlands drone zone project. In connection with public safety, Vice -Mayor Cobb announced that a comprehensive community solutions effort was being created that will include various agencies, city officials and citizens to address reduction of gun violence, and interested any citizens may contact the City Clerk's Office or City Council. b. Vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council. See Pages 6 and 7. 12. ADJOURNED - 4:40 P.M. 0 SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. Mayor 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 EMAIL: MAYOR @ROANOKEVA.GOV March 4, 2019 The Honorable Vice -Mayor Joseph L. Cobb and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Vice -Mayor Cobb and 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. A list of current vacancies is included with the agenda for this meeting. Sincerely, Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Mayor SPL:ctw SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. Mayor 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 EMAIL: MAYOR @ROANOKEVA.GOV March 4, 2019 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 process and criteria forthe Citizen of the Year Award, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(10), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Sincerel , Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Mayor SPL:ctw Daniel J. Callaghan City Attorney CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 215 CHURCH AVENUE, SW ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011 -1595 The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia TELEPHONE 540 - 853 -2431 FAX 540 - 853 -1221 EMAIL: cityatty @roanokeva.gov March 4, 2019 Re: Request for closed meeting Dear Mayor Lea and Council Members: Timothy R. Spencer David L. Collins Heather P. Ferguson Laura M. Carini Assistant City Attorneys This is to request that City Council convene a closed meeting pursuant to Sec. 2.2- 3711.A.7, Code of Virginia, to consult with legal counsel and hear briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation, where such consultation or briefing in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body. With kindest personal regards, I am Sincerely yours, A Daniel J. C laghan City Attorney DJC /lsc c: Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager Stephanie Moon Reynolds, City Clerk CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 4, 2019 Subject: Request for Closed Meeting I request that City Council hold a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(19), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, for the purpose of discussion of reports or plans related to the security of the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, situated at 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia. W--- --------------- Robert S. Cowell, .Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations ko City Plan 2040 Public Meetings August Open House Meetings • 10 Meetings @City Libraries • Interacted with 200 citizens Survey July-October • Over 11200 respondents What do you believe are the biggest strengths of the City of Roanoke? (Check all that apply) 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30,00% 20.00% 10.00% -- % ■ Responses 0.00% P 'q, oo ,;-,o 'V1' 0Q, 'p, <4 o�`'f \� 'sA '"0 ,, '-'F 1q." 00 '0,I' , Survey Q17 1 feel safe in my neighborhood. 121? 0 IM% W, Ob ■St­WyD,AVCC 001-91. Nut Sure WAS- 1251-91YA91- STRONGLY DISAGREE NOT AGREE STRONGLY TOTAL DISAGREE SURE AGREE 1.97% 996% 8.30% 60,31% 1956% 24 120 101 734 238 What do you believe are the biggest challenges for the City of Roanoke? (Check all that apply) 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% 0 o 6 .1-0 'b 0& ■ Responses Community Response The report summarizes input from Open House meetings and the Survey. We have added: • Discussion of top categories, and • Selected responses, in their own words. Report Update Roanoke City Plan 2040 CoTmunity Response Report December 2018 Draft DRAFT Purpose The City of Roanoke is working on a new Comprehensive Plan that will guide policy decisions and long term investments in our community until 2040. The project overview for Plan 2040 has been categorized into six phases. As part of Phase 3, ten open house community meetings were scheduled and an online survey was posted to obtain community input. This report was created to analyze responses obtained from these outreach methods. Community Response Ak Report Up Vision Board: The community was asked, "What is your vision for the City of Roanoke in 20407'. Results: Vision Board Response Categories lox, 15% 106 0SC 10.40 to opy � v Community Activities Environment Community Neighborhoods Opportunities Safe Environment E 6T. Community was mentioned in 18.4% of responses. The largest portion of responses focused on maintaining a diverse, inclusive community with equitable access to opportunities and resources. Residents wanted a city that focused on provision of community resources and services to all neighborhoods. While residents wanted more amenities, they still wanted to maintain the small town feel and sense of community that Roanoke provides. Health and safety were also notable topics. 8.3% of responses were categorized under social activities. Many envisioned Roanoke as a cultural hub for tourism in 2040. Respondents mentioned the need for more inclusive and affordable social activities. Individuals wanted more activities like- festivals, sporting events, concerts, and performance art shows. Places of interest included: restaurants, breweries, shopping centers, parks and schools. Environment included 7.4% of responses. Most respondents referenced preserving and expanding green spaces. Having a healthy, clean environment through sustainable practices was also envisioned. Residents wanted to see improved recycling, and a push for alternative energy and 00 R rt , = I -, I 3C Qxnniunity "A diverse and compassionate, affordable, safe, healthy city with a vibrant community and close connection to the outdoors. n "A culturally divers community, that values equity, environment and future generations. "Growing city that values ares and industry; cultural hub of SVWA a city where all have an opportunity at success no matter socio-economic status, safe, family, friendly, innovative" "Make all quadrants feel included and equaW valued.,M 'mA thriving, active, healthy, inclusive, kind and safe community with trees and green space, clean air and water, where opportunities for a well-balance lifestyle and livable wage abound " 'mAn inclusive community over allY Roanoke is still extrernel segregated in housing, restaurants, cra, breweries. " I "An inclusive community that tells its full history and heals wounds of the past as it moves forward" "More shelters for the homeless,* better service for the homeless,, don I let any homeless person be left out of service; no homeless person should be turned a wayff Documents available on the website: PlanRoanoke.orq Overview Stan Themes Community Response Report (Nov. 2018) Between Jwv and C) the C- v hosted t, -r! put b-, n7 )= and taunched an nine survey to Reports gather feedhack and deal rom Roanoke cc munitti memo r . The foVOwing report .ummarizeS. the feedback that he - -.:. received through tr.at outiead-, process. iision zoos - zozo Peer Cities Assessment In preparation fix Payn a04o. ft is important tovisua.ce Roanoka's status. Performance was measured along metrics ctzrelatcd to Plan 204r05 sir. guiding Themes in order to understand Roanoke's standing among its peers. The Peer Cities As essrl ent hetp$ to ide?tih; areas amen Roanoke is performing wett. and areas of improvement State and National Comparison This comparison provides a quick snapshot of how Roanoke S performing compared to Mate and national numbers. This reference guide provides an Overview of howRoanoke measure, ;n vltat ,y =m - -11 educational attain "^ent income, and di✓ersitV. Six Themes • Livable Built Environment • Harmony with Nature • Resilient Economy •Interwoven Equity • Healthy Community • Responsible Regionalism Working groups Establish Vision and Policies for themes • Large group and small group discussions •Meetings in: • November, • December, • January, • February (2x), and • March Responsible Regionalism Vision In 2040, the region will plan, act, and promote itself cohesively, with consideration of each community's political autonomy and social identity. Each community lends its unique assets and resources to developing the region's economy and quality of life. The region will work together to provide exceptional educational opportunities and public services at the regional level. The region will see more success because it began to compete economically as a unified entity. Priorities To reach this vision, we will focus on these priorities: • Growing a regional identity • Developing excellent working relationships among local governments • Planning regionally for land use, housing, transportation, economic development, public services, and civic amenities. • Consolidating or collaborating on public services and civic amenities. Harmony with Nature Vision The City of Roanoke will provide everyone with a clean and resilient environment in in which to live and prosper in harmony with nature through innovative, sustainable practices that nurture community health, embrace recreational opportunities, protect our natural resources, address the local aspects of climate change, and foster appreciation and an understanding of the City's relationship with its natural surroundings. Priorities • Outdoor Recreation • Sustainable Development • Clean and Tidy City • Stormwater and Flooding • Tree Stewardship • Clean Energy and Alternative Transportation • Green Convenience 10 Interwoven Equity Vision In 2040, Roanoke is both a diverse and an inclusive community with access and opportunities available to all including: education, housing, healthcare, employment and quality of life. Roanoke recognizes how these opportunities are interconnected and how past actions created barriers that limited opportunity for underserved communities, particularly the African American community, and eroded trust in institutions. To maintain a high level of inclusion, the community is engaged continuously to identify and predict changes that could become opportunities or barriers and to adapt appropriately to those changes. Priorities • Build Trust in Government /Institutions (Possible Commission) • Access and Opportunities (Remove Barriers) - Housing, Education, Transportation, Jobs, Healthcare, Support Services, etc. • Build Culture /Community of Inclusion • Other — Judiciary System Vision Resilient Economy In 2040, Roanoke's economy will continue its sustainable growth through the recruitment of a diversity of industry, revitalization of underperforming and underutilized commercial spaces, support of local business owners and small businesses, and its continued partnerships with strong regional and national players who value, support, and celebrate each other's successes. Our economy will be one that is built on a strong collaboration between private businesses, non - profits, local government, and our educational partners to promote workforce development across all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds. Priorities Resilient Economy • Create a more diverse economy with many industries • Establish stronger economic ties to our regional partners. • Revitalize and redevelop aging and underutilized facilities (malls, empty storefronts, etc.) • Equitably support and foster growth of small /locally -owned businesses • Outreach and support to the un- /under - employed as well as our youth for opportunities to train for better jobs in growing industries • Promote financial institutions that support local community development initiatives. Livable Built Environment Vision In 2040, Roanoke is a growing, historic cultural hub with: vibrant neighborhoods for all; housing that is safe, accessible, affordable, and varied; advanced technology to provide access opportunities for all, connected by an integrated multi - modal, user - friendly transportation system. Priorities 1. Growth through preservation and context sensitive 2. Interactive spaces — Create physical, public places for people to interact; encouraging activities that bring people together 3. Housing: missing middle, varied 4. Integrate arts and cultural activities in physical design and revitalization strategies of neighborhoods in a manner that highlights local talent city -wide 5. Regional, accessible transit approach 6. Complete streets, safe streets /intersections Healthy Community Vision In 2040, Roanoke engages a holistic and equitable approach to building and ensuring the physical and mental health of our community by empowering citizens with the knowledge and resources to achieve healthy living and striving for accountability as individual members of a connected society. Priorities • Safety • Wellness • Mental Health & substance abuse • Food Access Going Forward *joint Working Group meeting (March 12th 11:30 -fpm & 5:30 -7pm) •Open House Meetings in March *Interviews with stakeholders *Meetings with Focus Groups *Plan Drafted and Forward *Public Meetings in May /June *Develop Final Draft *Work with PC and CC •Develop Final Document *seek Approval from PC and CC 0 Gainsboro Raleigh Court Library Branch Library Branch 15 Patton Ave. NW 2112 Grandin Rd. SW Tuesday,, March 26 Thursday, March 28 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Main Library r Downtown Salem TU' 2007 'il 706 S. Jefferson St. . 3turday, Ma Wednesday, April 2 2:00 - 4-00 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 pm. 1101 Morningside St. S Saturday, March 3V" 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p,m. wimarnsorm, Library Branch 3837 Williamson Road, N' Wednesday., April 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., W O ROANOKE Planroanoke.or� plan Roanoke orrow • Shape t °mein 20 years? Dream today. think Roanoke should eld look ideas. us What do you to t Please take a Minute planroan °ke.org join the �onVersatio 1oranch 5 Patton Ave. N W Tuesday, March 26 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Melrose Library Branch 2007 Salem Turnpike Saturday, March 30 2 :00 - 4:00 p.m. '_pjrj9n court Library Branch 2112 Grandin Rd. SW Thursday, March 28 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Main Library DOWntOWn 06 . Jefferson St. 11.30 a,m. _ , April 2 1.30 p.m. Belmont Library Branch 1101 Morningside St. SE Saturday, March 30 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Williamson Library Branc h 3837 Williamson Road, Wednesday, A...;, z I _.. oa Dockless Mobility Planning, Building, and Development City Council Briefing March 4 2019 Dockless mobility Introduced 2017 Not tethered to stations Issues with operation Photo credit Eduardo Contreras / San Diego Union - Tribune. Retrieved from https: / /www.sandiegouniontri bune.com /opinion /thecon versation/sd-dockless- bi kes- san- diego- how -do- they- work - 20180316 -htm (story. html Context Experience in other localities General Assembly legislation Likely to enter Roanoke market this year Scooter vs bike usage is 4 to 1 Arlington, Richmond, Charlottesville, Alexandria httpS://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsWXQxJhfOE Localities charge annual permit fees from $5,000 up to $45,000 How the system works Activated by a smartphone app Located through GPS tracking Wheels lock when parked Alarm and GPS deter theft Local contractors retrieve, recharge, and redeploy Deployment based on usage patterns No. XXX -263 0.9m i Yr v (ZD https: / /www.charlotteagenda.com /128539/ step -by- step - guide -on- how -to -ride- new- scooters -i n- charlotte/ Operator practices Adults 18+ Helmets strongly encouraged Price structure is $1 + $0.15 /minute Discounts for low - income users Photo to park "Geofencing" - GPS feature to discourage use in certain areas Detailed data on usage Recommendations Establish regulations for operation Establish a permitting program Administrative rules that can be readily adapted Flat permit fee of $5,000 Provide for a cap on vehicles Permit conditions Create geofenced areas to restrict use Provide monthly usage data Equitable service patterns Local operations contact person for improper parking and service issues Cooperate with city to establish and designate dockless parking areas Permit conditions Information to users about proper parking and operation Hold harmless /indemnification Reasonable cap on the number of scooters and bikes Removal /relocation for inclement weather and special events Rider safety events and a City staff testing event Code Changes Chapter 20, Article VII Add references to "powered scooter" Permit operation on streets, with the rights and responsibilities of motor vehicles. Scooters and bikes will be prohibited from sidewalks. Powered vehicles are prohibited from greenways and parks Add a permit requirement for dockless mobility operators Calibrate with 2019 state code changes Considerations Coordinate public information Effort to administer permit process Responsiveness to issues Lack of regulation is an issue Next steps City Council Ordinance to amend city code Adopt fees into the fee compendium Administration Establish a permitting application process Approve administrative rules Coordinate public information messaging Next steps Planning, Building, and Development (lead) Collaboration with Transportation, Police, City Attorney, and Citizen Engagement Questions and discussion os -0L{ -1 q 61,nj No, 3 uuuUcL ui iK;iii i�j -1 --- -1 F-MI-V-1-11, - KA n rr%h d 7n l Ll Agenda • FY 2019 Overview • FY 2020 Development • Capital Improvement Program (CIP) • Next Steps 2 FY 2019 General Fund Overview • Revenues — Through January, FY 2019 revenues have increased approximately $2.6 million or 2.2% compared to the same period of FY 18 . • Expenditures — Through January, FY 2019 expenditures increased approximately $1.86 million or 1.2% compared to the same period of FY18. 3 FY 2020 Local Tax Revenue Estimate Real Estate $82,708,548 $84,560,866 $89,127,000 $2,666,134 3.08% Sales 21,426,783 20,707,000 21,500,000 793,000 3.83 Transient Occupancy 5,375,713 4,500,000 4,630,000 130,000 2.80 Prepared Foods & Beverage 16,609,514 16,500,000 16,800,000 300,000 1.79 Cigarette Tax 2,152,811 2,272,500 2,200,000 (72,500) (3.19) Motor Vehicle License 2,955,266 2,860,000 2,900,000 40,000 1.40 Communications Tax 6,357,300 6,500,000 6,300,000 (200,000) (3.08) Personal Property 22,782,236 23,256,000 24,361,000 0 0 Business License 13,499,995 12,775,000 13,114,000 0 0 *Other* 25,329,516 25,093,000 21,608,600 (140,400) (0.60) TOTAL 199,197,682 199,024,366 202,540,600 3,516,234 1.77% *Other: District Taxes, Public Service Corp, Penalties /Interest, Utilities Tax, Recordation and Probate, Admissions, Franchise Fees, Bank Stock, Delinquent Taxes 11 FY 2020 Total Revenue Local Taxes Permits, Fees and Licenses Fines and Forfeitures Revenue from Use of Property /Money Intergovernmental Charges for Services Miscellaneous Total Revenue Growth — 2.0% $3,516,234 $202,540,600 31,800 929,800 (5,650) 1,019,350 647000 3521000 11475,538 75,564,772 770,808 16,513,208 8,326 640,326 $5,861,056 $297,560,056 FY 2020 Potential Fee Increases Parks & Recreation — Comprehensive recalibration of fee schedule Fire Department — Fire /EMS Re- inspection Fees — Fire Permit Fees 31 FY 2020 Non - Departmental Expenditure Enhancements Debt Service $14,469,632 $250,000 $0 $250,000 Civic Center 2,800,721 (150,000) 0 (150,000) Subsidy and Admissions Tax GRTC 1,991,161 75,000 0 75,000 Compensation 0 0 1,946,000 1,946,000 Worker 1,900,000 0 0 0 Compensation Reserves 1,530,620 350,000 350,000 Contingency 1,421,512 78,488 0 78,488 Grants /Donations/ 165,442 0 0 0 Claims Contingencies Other (580,825) 56,000 0 56,000 TOTALS $23,698,263 $659,488 $1,946,000 $2,605,488 *Lapse, Line of Duty, OPEB, Dental, Extended Illness, Medical, Payroll Accrual, Reclass % Contingency, Termination Leave, Unemployment Wages FY 2020 Expenditure Enhancements (continued) Community Safety $67,983,000 $337,083 $1,038,433 $1,375,516 Economy 1,930,732 - 5511210 $551,210 Education /RCPS 83,074,787 1,354,354 - 1,354,354 Good Government 18,526,844 1773287 166,893 3441180 Human Services 40,155,471 251,799 19,969 271,768 Infrastructure 28,835,550 16,627 1,121,545 1,138,172 Livability 17,552,525 282,888 402,432 685,320 Non - Departmental 23,698,263 659,488 1,946,000 2,605,488 Outside Agencies 9,738,014 244,298 0 2443298 TOTAL $29194959186 $393235824 $59246,482 $8,570,306 March 4t" ($295059436) Variance 8 FY 2020 Supplemental Enhancements • Community Safety — New 811/911 Center operating expenses — Jail Operations and Police support — Overtime — Mental Health services in Jail facility — Fire /EMS reserve apparatus storage (lease) and safety inspections • Economy — Performance agreements — Enterprise Zone annual support — EDA match funding 9 FY 2020 Supplemental Enhancements (Continued) 0 Education /RCPS — RCPS funding determined by funding formula — DARE program funding reimbursed by RCPS • Good Government — Summer internship program — Utilities for Registrar's office 10 FY 2020 Supplemental Enhancements (Continued) • Human Services — Reallocation of CSA funding for children requiring specialized attention and for increased placements in residential facilities — Cremations funding increase • Infrastructure — Additional trash container replacements — Paving program and accessible curb ramps — Replacement of landscaping and mowing equipment — Additional operating support for Facilities 11 FY 2020 Supplemental Enhancements (Continued) • Livability — Tipping fees — Support for Library teen services — Greenway and trail maintenance — Parks maintenance — Code Enforcement weeds and trash contracting services 12 Balancing Next Steps • Revenue growth estimate review • Expenditure growth revisions • April 1St Briefing update 13 FY 2020 -2024 Capital Improvement Program • Investments made within the parameters of the debt policy with consideration of required debt service 14 Debt Policies Net tax - supported 2.65% 2.44% debt as a In Compliance In Compliance percentage of the total taxable assessed value will not exceed 4% Net tax - supported general obligation 7.9% 8.5% debt service shall In Compliance In Compliance not exceed 10% of General Fund expenditures Not less than 60% of the outstanding 80.1% 79.2% tax - supported debt In Compliance In Compliance will be retired within 10 years 2.43% In Compliance 7.3% In Compliance 85.27% In Compliance Mi FY 2020 -2024 Capital Improvement Program • Continuation of Funding in FY 2024 for Existing Projects — Capital Building Maintenance - $1.0 million — Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk - $1.5 million — Fleet Capital Replacements - $600,000 — RCPS $5.0 million annual allocation • Energy Efficiency project — Stormwater Improvements - $2 million — Streetscape Improvements — $500,000 16 FY 2020 -2024 Capital Improvement Program • Existing Projects Requiring Additional Funding — Technology Capital — Financial system upgrade or replacement - $1.5 million — Library Master Plan - Belmont Branch upgrades - $500,000 — Parks & Recreation Master Plan - $3.0 million 17 FY 2020 -2024 Capital Improvement Program • Projects Not Currently Programmed or Funded — Transit Facility — Campbell Court Infrastructure — Downtown Master Plan — Williamson Road Street Improvements — Market Square Pedestrian Bridge Escalator Replacement Bridge the Gap — Parking Garage Stormwater Capital Improvements expansion Im • FY 2020 -2024 CIP Project 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Total RCPS $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $25,000,000 Bridge Renovation 11,000,000 11,000,000 22,000,000 500,000 500,000 P &R Master Plan 3,000,000 3,000,000 Civic Center 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 7,500,000 Stormwater Improvements 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 10,000,000 Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 7,500,000 Streetscapes Improvements 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 2,500,000 Passenger Rail 1,763,000 1,763,000 Fleet Capital Replacements 1,600,000 600,000 600,000 900,000 600,000 4,300,000 Technology Capital 1,500,000 500,000 1,500,000 3,500,000 Ian Public Works Service Center 1,500,000 1,500,000 3,000,000 Capital Building Maintenance 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 5,000,000 Campbell Court 4,000,000 4,000,000 Transit Facility 800,000 530,000 7,260,000 8,590,000 TOTALS $17,400,000 $18,630,000 $35,123,000 $23,400,000 $13,600,000 $108,153,000 • Excess debt service may be available in some years for one -time capital needs, the Undesignated Fund Balance and the Stabilization Reserve. 19 Capital Improvement Program Enterprise Fund Considerations • Parking Fund — Pending Project — Fee increase(s) necessary — Pending plan • Stormwater Fund — Increasing the level of capital project funding and addressing future operational needs — Fee increase will be required 20 Office of the Mayor CITY OF ROANOKE Tot"012 K -9 VETERANS DAY Ion WHEREAS, thousands of dogs have served with honor, courage and valor throughout the history of our country's military commitments alongside their handlers in peacetime and in combat; WHEREAS, on March 13, 1942, the official Army K -9 Corps was created by Robert P. Patterson, Secretary of War, for dogs of war to serve, save and protect our hard won freedom; WHEREAS, the U.S. military has approximately 2,500 active Military Working Dogs, with 700 or so deployed at any one time, often tasked with sniffing out explosives and other deadly devices with 98 percent accuracy; WHEREAS, these dogs contribute to combat operations abroad and installation security at home by providing target odor detection; and WHEREAS, it is well known that K -9 companions are loyal, loving, devoted to their handlers and knowingly will place themselves in harms way to make the ultimate sacrifice, laying down their lives to protect their handlers. NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Sherman P. Lea, Sr., Mayor of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, encourage all citizens to acknowledge K -9 Warriors and honor all Police and Military Working Dogs and K-9 Veterans, and do hereby proclaim Wednesday, March 13, throughout this great, seven -time All- America City, as K -9 Veterans Day. Given under our hands and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fourth day of March in the year two thousand and nineteen. Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Mayor ATTEST: 'Step tanie M. Moon Reyn ds City Clerk The latest victim blaming statement by Chief Jones is part of a consistent pattern, in which Chief Jones makes himself a roadblock to community public safety and community feedback on public safety. #1 Failure to accept public health consensus on preventing unintentional child gun injury and child suicide In 2016, after the shooting death of 11- year -old Khalil Burt, by a 10- year -old friend, Chief Jones response was to blame children who find guns for a failure of gun safety knowledge. Upon being provided with scientific studies showing Eddie Eagle /don't touch gun programming aimed at children is ineffective and dangerous, Chief Jones rejected the scientific studies and attacked the American Academy of Pediatrics as a source of authority on preventing firearms injuries to children. His statement below was sent to me in an email. Note in the following paragraph his utter rejection of the scientific information, in favor of his quick Google Scholar search. Chief Jones: "I did a quick Google Scholar search on "Eddie Eagle ". The studies challenging it were all published in Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, who took what I believe to be an unprofessional political position that "all guns are bad." Not an unbiased source by any means. So to say that I did not vet the material you provided is simply not factual. Lets agree to move forward on the primary point, keeping all "kids" safe from an unfortunate circumstance associated with their [kids] lack of gun safety knowledge." As a result of this rejection of scientific information and the authority of pediatricians in the realm of public safety, the Roanoke Police Department continues to engage in victim blaming programs telling kids that it is their responsibility not to touch guns, instead of engaging in an effective public health campaign to get adults to lock up guns. Since 2016, other children in Roanoke have been unintentionally shot and killed. Chief Jones' rejection of effective public safety interventions made these deaths more likely. The greatest risk to children from unsecured guns is gun suicide, these child gun deaths are more numerous than unintentional shootings but often unreported in the press. #2 Failure to accept public health consensus on best practices for treating opioid use disorder Despite rising Hepatitis C cases and abundant evidence that comprehensive harm reduction and drug counseling are the most effective ways to reduce opioid abuse, Chief Jones refuses to cooperate with the proposed needle exchange in Roanoke. This is another clear instance in the pattern of Chief Jones rejecting public health consensus, scientifically driven recommendations, and community feedback, in favor of his own punitive judgement. (Source) In Roanoke, Police Chief Tim Jones has a binder on his desk. It's full of newspaper clippings and research. All about needle exchanges. He flips through a presentation by Virginia's Department of Health, which he's read at least three times. But it hasn't changed his mind, he's still opposed. Needle exchanges are a proven way to help slow the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C. They also help connect addicts to recovery and treatment. "And this is one that really kind of rubs me the wrong way," [Chief Jones] said, pointing to literature provided by the Department of Health. "`Providers recognize that participants are experts in their own lives.' Really? If I've got a substance abuse disorder I think I've already messed that up. Obviously they are not the experts in their own lives. Or they wouldn't be coming to get free clean heroin needles." Again we hear Chief Jones embrace a punitive approach and a blame the victim attitude. Lives have been saved by the Wise needle exchange: three kits to reverse overdose have been used, a handful of exchange users have started treatment, and one is sober. How many suffering from opioid abuse disorder would be in treatment in Roanoke now, if Chief Jones would accept the scientific consensus? #3 Failure to accept public health consensus on the causes and best practices to reduce sexual assault Chief Jones: "I did not want to have fear in the community that we had a rapist at large but we just got to be very, very conscious of socially, of where we go who we engage in and what we do when we're with them." Jones told council members "From what I have seen and have been told through our investigators all too many young women put themselves at risk when alcohol and social behavior goes bad and that's what we are seeing the greatest in our investigations." This statement is false, victims know we do have rapists at large in our community and that rapists are usually known to their victims socially. Chief Jones seems to indicate that he doesn't consider the rapists at large to be real rapists. His statement is also obvious victim blaming, which reduces victim willingness to report sexual assault and lets perpetrators know that anyone who is not "the perfect victim" is an easy target. The just below the surface message is that women are responsible for stopping rape, when there is no evidence that this is an effective intervention to prevent sexual assault. Women are raped drunk and sober. Bystander intervention and changing cultural attitudes towards women are the most scientifically supported method for stopping sexual assault Chief Jones failed to mention this approach and instead furthered the culture of blaming victim behavior, instead of holding perpetrators of sexual assault accountable. In sum, Chief Jones harms the public health in Roanoke by rejecting scientifically supported, consensus public health interventions, in favor of blaming victims. This repeated pattern of a police chief who harms public health and stubbornly rejects citizen feedback and oversight is untenable. We recommend Chief Jones has damaged the public safety to the extent he is no longer able to be a leader on public safety in our city, it is time to find someone who can fill the role of police chief as true steward of public safety and public trust. STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, NIMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCroanokeva.gov March 5, 2019 Patice Holland 5277 Crumpacker Drive, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24019 Dear Ms. Holland: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy Cite Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk A communication from the City Clerk advising of your resignation as a City representative of the Roanoke Cultural Endowment Board of Directors was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting, which was held on Monday, March 4, 2019. 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 City representative of the Roanoke Cultural Endowment Board of Directors from May 4, 2015 to March 4, 2019. Please find enclosed a Certificate of Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your service. Sincerely, JV0'),1Nr'. owe Stephanie M. Moon ReynoldstMC City Clerk Enclosure CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO Patice Holland AS A CITY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ROANOKE CULTURAL ENDOWMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM MAY 4, 2015 TO MARCH 4, 2019 ON THIS 5TH DAY OF MARCH , 2019 IN RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE FAITHFULLY RENDERED TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE APPROVED: .I , SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. MAYOR ATTEST: STEPHANIE M. MOON L S CITY CLERK 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 F -mail• A-1z(.)rnann1-- — STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk March 4, 2019 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise that Patice Holland has tendered her resignation as a City representative of the Roanoke Cultural Endowment Board Directors, effective immediately. Sincerely, f ; 0�, A-' Stephanie M. Moon Reyn s, MMC City Clerk 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 F_mail• rlarlr(n�rnannlrrva_anv STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk March 4, 2019 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Pursuant to the City Code Section 2- 283.1, Vacation of office, this is to advise you that Kwan Evans has missed more than three consecutive meetings as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Sincerely, 4 ry) . ry) w' CIJ� Stephanie M. Moon Re Ids, C City Clerk = r, R©ANOKE PARKS AND RECREA7IDN NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S. W., ROOM 303 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011 540.85 3.22 36 www. PLAYROANOKE.COM 27 February 2019 The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council: In accordance with City Code Section 2- 283.1, Vacation of office because of absences, I am writing to respectfully request Council's consideration to appoint a new member to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. In May of 2018, Kwan Evans was appointed to the Board. Mr. Evans attended his first Board meeting in July of 2018; however, he has not attended since that time. Since he has missed more than three consecutive meetings without providing notice or reason, on behalf of the Board, please consider our request for a new appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Sincerely, r' Pete Eshelman, Chair Parks and Recreation Advisory Board STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MNIC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCroanokeva.gov March 5, 2019 Krystal Hullette, Director Court and Community Services 1717 Peters Creek Road, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Ms. Hullette: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CHIC Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that The Honorable Frank W. Rogers, III, has qualified as the Juvenile Domestic and Relations Court representative of the Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Criminal Justice Board for a term of office ending June 30, 2020. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, The Honorable Frank W. Rogers, III, do solemnly swear (or 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 the Juvenile Domestic and Relations Court representative of the Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Criminal Justice Board for a term of office ending June 30, 2020, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God) r FRANK W. FtOGERS, 111 The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by r f�- Frank W. Rogers, III, this day of 201 ?. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, NIMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkC roanokeva.gov March 5, 2019 Liz Belcher Roanoke City Greenway Coordinator 1206 Kessler Mill Road Salem, Virginia 24153 Dear Ms. Belcher: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that Stephen Ambruzs has qualified as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission for a term of office ending June 30, 2019. Since , Stephanie M. Moon Reynol M City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Stephen Ambruzs, do solemnly swear (or 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 of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission for a term of office ending June 30, 2019, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) STEPHEN AMBRUZS The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by h I, Stephen Ambruzs, this day of �brua�119. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court By SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. Mayor CITY OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 Email: clerk@roanokeva.gov March 4, 2019 The Honorable Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: Council Members William D. Bestpitch Joseph L. Cobb Michelle L. Dykstra John A. Garland Djuna L. Osborne Anita J. Price We jointly sponsor a request of Annette Lewis, Chief Executive Officer, Total Action for Progress, (TAP), to highlight activities coordinated by TAP during the past year, at the regular meeting of City Council to be held on Monday, March 4, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Sincerely, qn&ek Joseph L. Cobb Vice -Mayor William D. Bestpitch Council Member JLC/WDB:ctw THINKYOU KNOWTAP https: / /www.youtube.co. /w atch ?v= t- zTi2ggS rQ DO YOU KNOW TAP'S ECONOMIC IMPACT? $35.4 million Recently, TAP had the Alleghany Regional Commission assess TAP's economic impact. The report states: • In fiscal year 2018, eighty six percent of TAP's $22.6 million funding stream came from Federal and State grant resources and contracts. TAP's outside funding stream represents recaptured tax dollars that would be spent elsewhere were it not for TAP's competitive efforts to bring this money home and put it to use in the region. • Total Action for Progress employs 308 full -time employees and 24 part- time employees. The outside dollars used to directly employ those workers help support an additional 118jobs in our region. Counting indirect and induced impacts, TAP's yearly economic impact is about $35.4 million. DO YOU KNOW TAP'S ADMINISTRATIVE COST? 10% • TAP emphasizes the importance of meeting the needs of those we serve. • For this reason, we focus our energies on client services as demonstrated by the fact that we spend 90% of our funds on providing quality services for our clients. DO YOU KNOW THATTAP HAS INHERENT ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL BENEFITS? 3/4/2019 Alleghany Highlands Commission Report Statement "There is a great deal of impact generated by TAP's programs that is not captured in such a simplistic overview based on budget numbers alone. The impacts made by community action agencies have great inherent social and economic benefits to individuals and the community, but these values are more difficult to measure and translate to dollar figures for a single point in time" DO YOU KNOW TAP'S SOCIAL BENEFITS? SOCIAL BENEFITS Of the 5,659 individuals served by TAP last year, 3606 (64 %) were Roanoke City residents FINANCIAL SERVICES Financial Services provides the following: • Through Business SEED CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) Technical assistance for small business owners Community Economic Development (CED) loans • Through Other Services Housing Counseling First Time Home Buyers Classes Down Payment Assistance (Supported by City of Roanoke HUD Dept.) Free Tax Clinic Oversight of Land Bank FINANCIAL SERVICES /BUSINESS SEED BENEFITS Made Save A Lot on Melrose Ave. a reality by assisting with U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services' Community Economic Development (CED) funds. Since SEED was established in 2002, $2.1 million loaned in Roanoke City, creating 283 jobs. 2018 filing season- TAP prepared 776 free tax returns in Roanoke City (saving tax filers over $194,000.00 in tax prep fees). TOTAL Refunds for the tax clinic was $1.3 million. DO YOU KNOW TAP HOUSING BENEFITS? 3/4/2019 2 TAP REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT TAP's mission includes addressing housing needs. We believe homes should be safe and affordable and was therefore an early leader in the City advocatingfor code enforcement. There are a number of ways TAP addresses its mission. One of them is to build or renovate property. TAP • Renovated the 50 year -old Terrace Apartments, which houses 187 apartments • Built and renovated 8 homes in Hurt Park. • Built7 houses for Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority as RRHAfocused on scattered sites for its residents. • Renovates all of TAP's Head Start properties including RaleighCourt Head Start, which was once Raleigh Court Elementary School. • Continuesto work in MOTR districts to conduct major rehabilitation. An example of majorrehab property is 1410 Loudon Ave. DO YOU KNOW TAP'S ENERGY CONSERVATION BENEFITS? Energy Conservation includes Weatherization and Limited Rehab • TAP Energy Conservation and Housing Rehab spent $902,773.20 in goods and services in the local area during 2018. • 32 homes were weatherized in the City of Roanoke in 2018. • Homes that have been weatherized can expect between a 25% to 35% reduction in energy usage. • 16 homes were provided Limited Rehab in 2018. TAP partners with other local providers and our own limited rehab program to make the services families receive more comprehensive. An example would be that Renovation Alliance will perform some home repairs that will make a home structurally able to obtain weatherization services. TAP's limited rehab program will conduct home repairs that result in a home able to obtain weatherization services as well as eliminate serious deficiencies that make the home unsafe. Other providers that TAP weatherization works with that permit the weatherization of more homes is the local electrical service providers, Habitat for Humanity and the Department of Social Service CRISIS program. DO YOU KNOW TAP'S EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS? 3/4/2019 3 HEAD START TAP's oldest program started operations in 1965. Serves over 1,000 children annually in Head Start and Early Head Start • Operates in 18 centers; 12 are in the City of Roanoke • Has 8 Homebased programs of which 2 are in the city Has a Pregnant Women's program: 27 participants in Roanoke City HEAD START Expanded its services into 11 childcare centers, 4 are in the City of Roanoke Co- enrolls children in 4 school systems in the region — Roanoke City Schools has 2 classrooms with Head Start children Roanoke City Schools' Teach for Tomorrow Students and VWCC Early Childhood Development Students participate in Experiential Learning at TAP's Raleigh Court Head Start location. THIS VALLEY WORKS PROJECT D I SCOVERY AT VIRGIN IATECH WITH BEAM ER, AT HAMPTON UNIVERSITY AN DA& T k�I This Valley Works provides education, training and employment services. • Project Discovery was started by TAP and now has programs in 19 other locations in the state. • TAP served 750 middle and high school students in 2018. Last year, graduating students received $500,000 in scholarships. • Project Discovery normally visits around 10 colleges per year. Out of the 10 visits, we always try to visit at least 3 -4 HBCU This Valley Works • Began training Carillon's nurse aides in 2017. • Trained 326 nurse aides in 2018. 325 (99 %) were hired. • Has trained YouthBuild students since 2003. Assisted Habitat in building 6 houses in 2018. DO YOU KNOW TAP VETERANS SERVICE BENEFITS? TAP helped the City and region meet Governor McAuliffe's 2015 challenge to end functional homelessness for veterans. Since 2010, TAP has specifically targeted job placement and housing for homeless veterans. In 2018 • 109 veterans were housed 44 were placed in jobs • 35 were prevented from homelessness 3/4/2019 II v DO YOU KNOW TAP'S BENEFITS TO ERADICATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? TAP has provided crisis intervention, counseling, safety planning and court advocacy for over 40 years, and supervised visits /exchanges for 10 years. In 2018 • 953 hotline calls were made to TAP's 24 -hour hotline • We worked to improve servicesfor the UNDERSERVED communitiesand these numbers are growing. We served 93 men 46 LEP (LIMITED ENGLISH PROGFICIENCYCLIENTS) 57 Victimswith Disabilities 34 homeless victims 31 Refugee /Asylum seekers • Overall, 401 clients were servedwith ongoing advocacy/case management • As many as 12 Victims and their Children per month are kept safe while visiting Sabrina's Place (a prox. 144 per year). Note that we served 47 families per month until losing federal i'unds. DO YOU KNOW ABOUT TAP'S ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS? 3/4/2019 BRIDGING THE COMMUNITY GAP Bridging th. DommuniryGap brings together Moir —, Laundan, Rurt Fork and the community at lag.. D ... tionsaf food are made by carolers. When the weatherpermits, caroling takes place at the Martin Luther King Bridge. STUDENTS VOLUNTEER Youth volunteer at Rescue Mission, Renovation Alliance, Community Fairs, etc. Project Discovery does 4 and YouthBuild does at least 6 service learning projects per year. • Y.A.L. E. program (Young Adult Life Enhancement) will be scheduling at least one service learning project every other week. The potential could be as many as 20 -30 per year. 5 PARTNERSHIPS TAP— enn a o. enw the cxy a Me— .P— dw-- I --rverya ......... reaucces.. httnenMlPe�n�wae,but PARTNERSHIPS CONTINUED EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS • TAP is grateful for its history. The City of Roanoke designated TAP as your community action agency 53 years ago. • We realize that poverty has many faces. The barriers to achieving success are numerous; therefore, we strive to remain comprehensive in our service delivery. We focus on the whole family and work with community partners to help address barriers that we cannot address alone. • We have been successful in securing grants; however, grants are very restrictive. • In an effort to continue to meet the needs of the community with programs like Sabrina's Place and grow our programs for veterans, returning citizens and career bound youth, TAP has launched a social enterprise to create jobs for our clients and generate discretionary dollars. The social enterprise, TAP Books, not only collects and sells donated books to create jobs for our clients, but we also help the environment by diverting the books from the landfill. We also give books to our clients who can't afford to purchase them. • Thank you again City of Roanoke for your designation and support. Every dollar counts and truly makes a difference as TAP continues to make economic and social impacts in our region. 3/4/2019 R STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk Jessie Coffman 1201 Summit Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Ms. Coffman: 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 clerkCroanokeva.gov March 5, 2019 CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 4, 2019, you were reappointed as a member of the Fair Housing Board for a three - year term of office ending March 31, 2022. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment 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 the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were reappointed. 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 reappointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to continue serving as a member of the Fair Housing Board. Sincerely, -6-01 #Se4Dphanvie M. Moon City Clerk Enclosures PC: Lara Burleson, Secretary, Fair Housing Board COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 March 2019, JESSIE COFFMAN was reappointed as a member of the Fair Housing Board for a three -year term of office ending March 31, 2022. 2019. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fifth day of March City Clerk �, STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk 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 Croanokeva.gov March 5, 2019 Antwyne Calloway 2535 VanCouver Drive, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Dear Mr. Calloway: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 4, 2019, you were reappointed as a member of the Fair Housing Board for a three - year term of office ending March 31, 2022. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment 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 the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were reappointed. 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 reappointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to continue serving as a member of the Fair Housing Board. iSinc ely, Stephanie M. Moon Reyn ds, M City Clerk Enclosures PC: Lara Burleson, Secretary, Fair Housing Board COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 March 2019, ANTWYNE CALLOWAY was reappointed as a member of the Fair Housing Board for a three -year term of office ending March 31, 2022. 2019. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fifth day of March City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk Stephen Grammer 4902 Grandin Road, S. W. Apartment 117 Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Dear Mr. Grammer: 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: clerkCroanokeva.gov March 5, 2019 CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 4, 2019, you were reappointed as a member of the Fair Housing Board for a three - year term of office ending March 31, 2022. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment 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 the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were reappointed. 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 reappointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to continue serving as a member of the Fair Housing Board. iO +® I. Moon Reyno M J4J� City Clerk Enclosures PC: Lara Burleson, Secretary, Fair Housing Board COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 March 2019, STEPHEN GRAMMER was reappointed as a member of the Fair Housing Board for a three -year term of office ending March 31, 2022. 2019. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fifth day of March City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk 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 a roanokeva.gov March 5, 2019 Peter Volosin 510 Mountain Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Mr. Volosin: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 4, 2019, you were reappointed as a member of the Fair Housing Board for a three - year term of office ending March 31, 2022. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of Your reappointment 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 the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were reappointed. 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 reappointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to continue serving as a member of the Fair Housing Board. Sincerely, VDphanaie-ftoon Re Y no r4k�� City Clerk Enclosures pc: Lara Burleson, Secretary, Fair Housing Board COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 March 2019, PETER VOLOSIN was reappointed as a member of the Fair Housing Board for a three -year term of office ending March 31, 2022. 2019. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fifth day of March C.�..�.�.�T �l • AIM 9X� City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk 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 March 5, 2019 The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Mayor Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Lea: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 4, 2019, you were reappointed as the City Council representative of the Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission for a four -year term of office ending April 12, 2023. Attached you will find a copy of a Certificate regarding your appointment. Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I also am attaching copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." Sincgizely, 4Ste4phanie M City Clerk Attachment inn• Y1r1 PtAA1%._ Moon Reynolds, MMC pc: Debbie Moses, The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 4, 2019, SHERMAN P. LEA, SR., was reappointed as the City Council representative of the Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission for a four -year term of office ending April 12, 2023. 2019. Give under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fifth day of March ,,,,�.,�', • out., City Cier STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov March 5, 2019 Pete Eshelman 3017 Hemlock Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Mr. Eshelman: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CIVIC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 4, 2019 you were reappointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three -year term of office ending March 31, 2022. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment 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., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were reappointed. Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing a copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to continue serving as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Sincerely, J�t, Stephanie M. Moon City Clerk Enclosures Yom. Stephanie ►� Reyno s, M pc: Nicole Ashby, Secretary, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 March 2019, PETE ESHELMAN was reappointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three -year term of office ending March 31, 2022. 2019. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fifth day of March _ ` ) , Cit Clerk �vr d4k____ *7 Y .,.) STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk William Modica 1546 Creek Lane Salem, Virginia 24153 Dear Mr. Modica: CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCaroanokeva.gov March 5, 2019 CECELIA F. N'ICCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 4, 2019 you were reappointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three -year term of office ending March 31, 2022. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment 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., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were reappointed. Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing a copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to continue serving as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Sincerely, t M. Moon Reynol s, D76 City Clerk Enclosures pc: Nicole Ashby, Secretary, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 March 2019, WILLIAM MODICA was reappointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three -year term of office ending March 31, 2022. 2019. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fifth day of March City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC Citv Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk&oanokeva.gov March 5, 2019 Jared Rigby 2106 Berkley Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Mr. Rigby: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 4, 2019 you were reappointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three -year term of office ending March 31, 2022. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment 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., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were reappointed. Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing a copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your reappointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to continue serving as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Sincerely, 4— Y-1r). qTao�u, ` Stephanie M. Moon Reyno ds, MMC City Clerk Enclosures PC: Nicole Ashby, Secretary, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 March 2019, JARED RIGBY was reappointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three -year term of office ending March 31, 2022. 2019. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fifth day of March # �_ � City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCaroanokeva.gov March 5, 2019 Sue Williams 806 Wasena Avenue, S. W. Apartment 107 Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Ms. Williams: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 4, 2019 you were appointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Kwan Evans ending March 31, 2021. 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., 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 a 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." 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 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Sincerely, St phanie M. Moon Rey T(C City Clerk Enclosures pc: Nicole Ashby, Secretary, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board/ w application COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 March 2019, SUE WILLIAMS was appointed as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Kwan Evans ending March 31, 2021. 2019. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fifth day of March City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: derkCroanokeva.gov CECELIA F. MCCOY Depute Cite Clerk March 5, 2019 CECELIA T. WEBB, ChIC Assistant Deputy Cite Clerk Cynthia Lawrence 2509 Nottingham Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Ms. Lawrence: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 4, 2019, you were reappointed as a City representative of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission for a four -year term of office ending March 9, 2023. Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your reappointment 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. 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 reappointed. 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." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to continue serving the City of Roanoke as a City representative of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon City Clerk Enclosures OVK n� Reynolds, C c: Cathy Bowman, Secretary, Roanoke Regional Airport Commission COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 March 2019, CYNTHIA LAWRENCE was reappointed as a City representative of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission for a four -year term of office ending March 9, 2023. I+IOS4l Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fifth day of March City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCroanokeva.gov CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk March 5, 2019 CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Jada Smith Patrol Officer Roanoke City Police Department Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Smith: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 4, 2019, you were appointed as a Law Enforcement representative (member) of the Towing Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Patrol Officer Fatima Foster ending October 31, 2021. 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. 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." 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 Law Enforcement representative (member) on the Towing Advisory Board. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon Reyno ds, M C D 4_0 City Clerk Enclosures c: Tim Meadows, Secretary, Towing Advisory Board w /application 3129 Garden City Blvd, Roanoke 24014 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 March 2019, JADA SMITH was appointed as a Law Enforcement representative (member) of the Towing Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Patrol Officer Fatima Foster ending October 31, 2021. 2019. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fifth day of March City Clerk STEPHANIE Al. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCroanokeva.gov CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk March 5, 2019 CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Travis Barber Patrol Officer Roanoke City Police Department Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Barber: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 4, 2019, you were appointed as a Law Enforcement representative (member) of the Towing Advisory Board for a term of office ending October 31, 2021. 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. 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." 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 Law Enforcement representative (member) on the Towing Advisory Board. Sincerely, C h y Stephanie M. Moon Rey ds, C City Clerk Enclosures c: Tim Meadows, Secretary, Towing Advisory Board w /application 3129 Garden City Blvd, Roanoke 24014 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 March 2019, TRAVIS BARBER was appointed as a Law Enforcement representative (member) of the Towing Advisory Board for a term of office ending October 31, 2021. 460 Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fifth day of March AWQ.� yyl , tm;41— ; � City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk Crystal Hall 3509 Hartland Road Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Ms. Hall: CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCroanokeva.gov March 5, 2019 CECELIA F. MCCOY Depute City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 4, 2019, you were appointed as a member (Public /Government) of the Youth Services Citizen Board for a term of office ending June 30, 2021. 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 the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Furthermore, 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." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve as a member (Public /Government) of the Youth Services Citizen Board. Sincerely, W_A-� Y)n. o4, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC City Clerk Enclosures pc: Aisha Johnson, Assistant to the City Manager COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 March 2019, CRYSTAL HALL was appointed as a member (Public /Government) of the Youth Services Citizen Board for a term of office ending June 30, 2021. 2019. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fifth day of March City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCroanokeva.gov CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk March 5, 2019 CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Assistant Deputy City Clerk Aisha Johnson Assistant to the City Manager Office of the City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Johnson: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 4, 2019, you were appointed to fill the unexpired term of Brandon S. Turner, as the City's Technical Advisor representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee for a term of office ending March 31, 2020. 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. 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." 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 Technical Advisor representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee. Since r , S ephanie M. Moon City Clerk Enclosures pIM � Reyno ds, PC: Wayne G. Strickland, Executive Director, Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission, P. O. Box 2569, Roanoke, Virginia 24010 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, 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 March 2019, AISHA JOHNSON was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Brandon S. Turner, as the City's Technical Advisor representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee for a term of office ending March 31, 2020. 2019. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fifth day of March City Clerk IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of March, 2019. No. 41393 - 030419. A RESOLUTION approving the recommendation of the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee to approve the annual operating budget for Fiscal Year 2019 -2020 for the operation of the regional government and educational access station, Roanoke Valley Television (RVTV, Channel 3), and for the City to provide partial funding. WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee (Committee) has reviewed and approved the annual operating budget for Fiscal Year 2019- 2020 for the operation of RVTV and has requested that the City of Roanoke approve that operating budget; WHEREAS, the Committee is comprised of representatives from the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, and the Town of Vinton and these jurisdictions have agreed to provide funding for the purposes for which the Committee was created, including the support of the operation of a regional government and educational access station, RVTV; WHEREAS, such jurisdictions have agreed to provide funding as stated in the agreement creating the Committee and the Committee has recommended that the City of Roanoke provide partial funding to RVTV in the amount of $240,975, plus an additional $2,136; and WHEREAS, this Council desires to approve the recommendation of the Committee and provide partial funding as requested by the Committee. follows: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as 1. The annual operating budget of $463,413, which is the amount being requested from the member localities, plus an additional amount of $2,136 from the City for the cost of providing closed captioning service for televising the monthly 9 a.m. City 1 Council Briefings or Sessions, all as set forth in the RVTV letter dated March 4, 2019, to this Council, is hereby approved. 2. In accordance with the Committee's request to the City to fund a portion of the RVTV operating budget mentioned above, the total amount of $243,111 (which consists of $240,975 as the City's portion of the requested budget amount, plus the $2,136 for closed captioning) will be provided by the City of Roanoke as its prorata share for the annual operating budget for RVTV for the Fiscal Year 2019 -2020 as requested in the above RVTV letter dated March 4, 2019, to this Council. ATTEST: City Clerk. IN to" �T� FYI 9-20 RVTV Resolution 2 RVTV3 / R.—k♦ V.11.y Te.- -, March 4. 2019 The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr., Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Subject: 2019 -2020 RVTV Budget Dear Mayor Lea. Sr., and Members of City Council: Roanoke Valley Television. RVTV -3 Cox Cable, was created in 1993 as an agreement between the City of Roanoke. Roanoke County, and the Town of Vinton, to form a Government & Educational Access Station. RVTV -3 is governed by the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee, which includes representatives from the City, the County, and the Town. Programming is cablecast on Cox Communications, Channel 3, Roanoke. RVTV -3 programming is posted to the RVTV & City Websites, and Social Media Sites. The RVTV City Council Meeting signal is streamed through Facebook LIVE. On February 6, 2019, the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee approved the attached RVTV Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 -2020 (attached) in the amount of $463,413. The proposed budget includes funding for closed captioning services for both the City Council and the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Meetings. However, at the City's request, RVTV will also cablecast the monthly 9 a.m. City Council Briefings or Sessions for the next fiscal year. Since closed captioning services are also required for these additional meetings, the City will pay the additional cost of $2.136 for such extra services. Based on the number of' Cox Communications subscribers for each jurisdiction, the City of Roanoke's share of the FY 2019 -2020 Operating Budget will be $240.975, plus an additional $1136 for closed captioning — totaling $243,111. Accordingly, the City is requested to provide this amount as its portion of the RV "I'V FY 2019 -2020 Operating Budget. Direct Services provided to the City of Roanoke in 2018 included: • Original Television Shows (12) Inside Roanoke, (10) Spotlight on City Schools, (12) Libraries Happenings. (12) BizRoanoke • Government Meetings (24) Regular Roanoke City Council, (12) City Council Briefings The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr., Mayor and Members of City Council March 4. 2019 Page Two Direct Services provided to the City of Roanoke in 2018 included: • Original Video Productions (30) Video Productions — VML Annual Conference Video, Lead Safe Roanoke- Dangers of Lead Poisoning, Star City Reads — Books to Barbers. State of the City Address (Entire list of Original Video Productions is listed on Page 4 of the RVTV Budget Packet) Regional Video Productions: "We are Virginia's Blue Ridge" Tourism Video, Clean Valley Council Riverfest. RCACP Petco Foundation Grant As the Director of Cable Access for Roanoke Valley Television, I am pleased to respond to any questions or comments you may have with regard to the proposed RVTV operating budget for Fiscal Year 2019 -2020. Sincerely, Elaine Bays- Murphy Director of Cable Access Roanoke Valley Television Attachment Cc: Bob Cowell, City Manager Amelia Merchant. Director of Finance Daniel I Callaghan, City Attorney Stephanie Moon - Reynolds. City Clerk Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Mr. Robert Leftwich. Chair, Regional Cable Television Committee Laura M. Carini, Assistant City Attorney Melinda B. Mayo. Communications and Media Officer To: Roanoke Regional Cable Television Committee From: Elaine Bays - Murphy, Director of Cable Access Date: February 6, 2019 Re: FY2019 -2020 Proposed Operating Budget BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Roanoke Valley Television, RVTV Channel 3, is a Government & Educational Access Station, serving the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Town of Vinton, and their respective School Systems. In 1992, the three localities signed an agreement to form the Station, and RVTV -3 was created in 1993. RVTV programming is cablecast on Cox Cable, Channel 3, Roanoke, and on Comcast, Channel 3, in west Salem. RVTV is located at the Jefferson Center (541 Luck Ave. SW). The operational budget for RVTV is provided by the three local governments, and it is funded through the Virginia Communications Sales and Use Tax Revenue paid by Cox Communications. The RVTV budget amount paid by each locality is based on the percentage of Cox Customers located in each jurisdiction. RVTV -3 produces Original Videos, Monthly Television Shows, and covers LIVE Government Meetings (Roanoke City Council & Roanoke County Board of Supervisors). RVTV also provides the meeting signal for video streaming & Facebook LIVE. Roanoke Valley Television produced the following in 2018: • 86 Original Television Shows (12) Inside Roanoke, (12) Roanoke County Today, (10) Spotlight On City Schools, (12) Accent Excellence, (12) Roanoke County Business Partners, (4) Recreation Television, (12) BizRoanoke (12) Libraries Happenings • 58 Regular Government Meetings (Signal Streamed through County Website & City FB LIVE) (24) Regular Roanoke City Council, (22) Regular Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, (12) City Council Briefings • 77 Video Productions (List of Video Productions on Attachment Pages 4 & 5) RVTV -3 Programming is uploaded to the RVTV Website & Social Media Sources. Additionally, RVTV -3 Programming is uploaded to the Websites & Social Media Sources for Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Town of Vinton & their School Systems. RVTV Website www.RVTV.org RVTV YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/RoanokeValleyTV RVTV Facebook Page (3,091 Likes) www. facebook .com/RoanokeValleyTelevision RVTV Twitter www.twitter.com /RoanokeValleyTV FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed FY2018/2019 Operating Budget request is $463,413. Roanoke County is the fiscal agent for Roanoke Valley Television, and RVTV Team Members are included in the County's payroll and benefits system. The proposed budget includes a 2% salary increase if approved by the Board of Supervisors. For budgeting purposes, a recommended 20% increase for Group Health Insurance is included. The budget includes closed captioning services for Roanoke City Council & Roanoke County Board of Supervisors meetings. On January 1, 2007, the Virginia Communications Sales and Use Tax Act of 2006 (Va. Code 58.1 -645 et seq.) required Cox Communications, as well as other cable television providers, to pay a five percent (5 %) sales or use tax to the Commonwealth of Virginia in place of paying franchise fees to the localities, including the City of Roanoke, County of Roanoke, and Town of Vinton. Under the Act, the Commonwealth pays the amount of revenues it receives from cable television providers, like Cox, to the localities. The operational budget for RVTV is provided by the three local governments, and it is funded through the Virginia Communications Sales and Use Tax Revenue paid by Cox Communications. The RVTV budget amount paid by each locality is based on the percentage of Cox Customers located in each jurisdiction. Cox calculates the percentage of Subscribers (December 31, 2018) in each locality as follows: Locality 2018 Percentage City 52% County 44% Vinton 4% Based on the above percentages, each member's contribution to the FY2019/2020 budget of $463,413 is: Locality 2018/2019 Budget 2019/2020 Budget Proposed City $232,713 $240,975 County $196,911 $203,902 Vinton $17,901 $18,536 Total $447,525 $463,413 *In addition to the City's share of the above budget of $463,413, the City will also pay $2,136 for closed captioning for City Council Briefings. RVTV Financial Report - Current Account Balances as of December 31, 2018 C817 -9601 (Operating Budget) ........ ............................... ....................$229,481.55 C817 -9603 (Cox Cable Capital Equipment Grant) ........... ....................$869,154.17 C817 -9604 (Operating Reserve) ...... ............................... .....................$95,232.24 (Operating Reserve Balance to be maintained is 20% of the Operating Budget) The Operating Reserve Account represents the unused funds from the Operating Budget since 1993. RVTV does not lose these funds at the end of the fiscal year, rather they are rolled over into the Operating Reserve Account. 2 ATTACHMENTS: RVTV Proposed 2019 — 2020 Budget Budget 2018-2019 101010 Regular (Actual $248,531 + 2 %) 247,331.00 202100 FICA (7.65 %) 18,921.00 202200 Retirement — VRS (12.32 %) 27,652.00 202840 Deferred Comp Match (650 x 3) 1,950.00 202300 Group Health Insurance 50,243.00 (Actual 44,915 + 20 %) 202310 Group Dental Insurance 2,388.00 202500 VRS Life (1.31 %) 3,240.00 202500 LTD Insurance 680.00 202750 VRS Health Credit (0.30 %) 742.00 300013 Professional Services — Other 22,526.00 (Closed Captioning $22,250 Security System $276) 300013A CC — City Council Briefings 320001 Repairs Vehicles (By Garage) 300.00 330005 Maintenance Service Contracts 3,231.00 (Telephone $550 Website $2,725) 520010 Postage 100.00 520030 Telephone 4,250.00 520033 Internet & Adobe Cloud 2,104.00 520035 Cellular Phones (2 Smart Phones) 1,200.00 530005 Motor Vehicle Insurance 1,668.00 530008 General Liability Insurance 3,582.00 540010 Lease /Rent of Buildings 49,317.00 (8 x $4,191.13 4 x $4,316.86) 550001 Travel (Mileage) 100.00 601010 Office Supplies — General 600.00 601013 Small Equipment & Video Supplies 4,000.00 608080 Gas, Oil & Grease 1,200.00 609091 Tires,Tubes & Parts 200.00 Total $447,525.00 * City Only Proposed Budget 2019-2020 253,502.00 19,393.00 31,231.00 1,950.00 53,898.00 2,388.00 3,321.00 718.00 761.00 22,526.00 300.00 3,275.00 150.00 4,500.00 2,104.00 1,200.00 1,700.00 3,600.00 50,796.00 100.00 600.00 4,000.00 1,200.00 200.00 $463,413.00 *In addition to the City's share of the above budget of $463,413, the City will also pay $2,136 for closed captioning for City Council Briefings. RVTV expended 99.43% of the 2017/2018 Budget. 3 RVTV Video Productions Roanoke City Productions Opioid Informational Meeting PHHS Carilion Center Simulation, Research, & Patient Safety Ribbon - Cutting (3) Stonewall Jackson Community Meetings Star City Pass Announcement Overcoming Obstacles PSA Star City Reads All- America City Breakfast LEAN Graduation Ceremony City Council Budget & Tax Rates Meeting City Council Budget Adoption Meeting City Investiture Ceremony Arena Football Announcement VA 811/911 Center Ground - Breaking Steger Creek (VA Railway Passenger Station) Ribbon - Cutting Star City Innovators LEAN Promotional Video Star City Reads — Books to Barbers Event State of the City Address Roanoke Youth Summit VML Annual Conference Video (Shown in Hampton, VA) STEAM Coffee + Eatery (Hotel Roanoke) Ribbon - Cutting Lead Safe Roanoke — Dangers of Lead Poisoning SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ribbon - Cutting Leaf Collection PSA Mayor's Business Summit Clarkston Technology Solutions Ribbon - Cutting "BizRoanoke" Show PSA LIVE Interim City Council Announcement Roanoke County Productions Dana Science Building Rededication — Hollins University Reimagine Hollins Community Meeting Spring Career & Lifestyle Fair PSA Adventure Sunday Explore Park Jae Valley Park Ribbon - Cutting Gander Outdoors Opening Arbor Day Celebration Back Creek Elementary Mayflower Hills Disc Golf Course Ribbon - Cutting Student Artisan Saturday Explore Park Catawba Valley Farmers' Market PSA Signing Day — Student Registered Apprenticeship Program County Recycling PSA Spartan Kids Race PSA Niagara Ranch Horse Riding Grand Opening Touch -a -Truck PSA Touch -a -Truck Music Video rd Roanoke County Productions (2) 2 -1 -1 Virginia PSAs Highland Games (2) "I Foster" Video — Department of Social Services Lean/Kiazen Presentations Lip Sync Challenge — Sheriff's Office & WVR Jail Car Theft Prevention — Roanoke County Police Department Gauntlet Business Program & Competition 2019 PSA Catawba Valley Farmers Market — Holiday Market PSA Plantation Road Bicycle, Pedestrian & Street Scape Project Ribbon - Cutting State of the County Address Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at South County Library Lynda.com PSA — Roanoke County Public Libraries "Accent Excellence" Show PSA Star Tank Summit 2019 Promo Town of Vinton Productions Volunteer Fire Department PSA Vinton Rescue Squad PSA Vinton Rescue Squad Recruitment Video Vinton Farmers' Market Zagster Bikeshare Station Ribbon - Cutting Vinton Volunteer Fire Department Recruitment Video Arbor Day Celebration Vinton Projects Tour of Macado's, Willam Byrd High School, Lancelot Grand Opening Farmburgusa Lancerlot Ribbon - Cutting & Grand Re- Opening Macados Vinton Grand Opening & Ribbon - Cutting State of the Town Address Colonial Downs Off Track Betting Ribbon - Cutting City & County Production Reimagine Oak Grove Community Meeting Virginia's Blue Ridge Annual Meeting City, County, Town Productions RCACP Petco Foundation Grant Clean Valley Council Riverfest "We are Virginia's Blue Ridge" Tourism Video Video Productions (Does not include Shows) Productions City of Roanoke Roanoke County Town of Vinton 77 30 34 13 5 G `~ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 4, 2019 Subject: Proposed FY -20 Budget for Roanoke Valley Television I would like to sponsor Elaine Bays- Murphy, Cable Access Director of Roanoke Valley Television, to present the organization's proposed Fiscal Year 2020 budget and related expenditures and revenues. - - - - - -- e�e 7ir - - - -- R obert , , City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers ,r ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP January 29, 2019 Ms. Stephanie Moon City Clerk's Office Roanoke City Council 215 Church Ave, SW, Rm 456 Roanoke, VA 24011 Dear Ms. Moon: iii Franklin Plaza, Suite 333 • Roanoke, VA 24011.2111 540-343-1550 www.roanoke.org • info @roanoke.org I am writing to request that Beth Doughty be included on the March 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Roanoke City Council Agenda. As is customary, Ms. Doughty will present an annual update to Council on the activities of the Roanoke Regional Partnership. The presentation (in PowerPoint presentation) will take approximately 10 minutes, and an electronic copy along with 2 hard copies will be forwarded to Cecelia Webb in the Clerks office. If you have any questions, or need any additional information, please contact me at 540.343.1550 x 101. Sincerely, Lisa A. 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A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of the Built for Zero (BFZ) Community Technical Assistance Grant Award to the City of Roanoke, on behalf of the Department of Social Services' Blue Ridge Continuum of Care, from Community Solutions International, Inc., in the amount of $10,000, upon certain terms and conditions; and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City of Roanoke, on behalf of its Department of Social Services' Blue Ridge Continuum of Care, hereby accepts the Built for Zero (BFZ) Community Technical Assistance Grant Award from Community Solutions International, Inc., in the amount of $10,000, with no local cash match required from the City, to be used to cover the expenses for at least four (4) attendees from the City of Roanoke to participate in each of the three Built for Zero Learning Sessions planned from October 2018 to July 2019, as more particularly set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated March 4, 2019. 2. The City Manager, or his authorized designee, is hereby authorized to execute and file, on behalf of the City, the grant agreement and all necessary documents required to accept such grant. All documents shall be upon form approved 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: t4av - ..�rn. �Vt 6�r M4--4 City Clerk. R -Blue Ridge Continuum of Care — Built for Zero Grant (3.4.19) 6 7y IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of March, 2019. No. 41395 - 030419. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Community Solutions to provide technical assistance to the Blue Ridge Continuum of Care, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2018 -2019 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 2018 -2019 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Training and Development Revenues Built for Zero Community Technical Assistance Grant FY19 35- 630 - 5417 -2044 35- 630 - 5417 -5417 $ 10,000 10,000 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: h4.4j R� OM 91�4e-o x( City Clerk. 'r CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT tr To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 4, 2019 Subject: Built for Zero (BFZ) Community Technical Assistance Grant Background: Community Solutions is a non - profit social services organization that works with communities domestically and internationally to help solve the problems connected to homelessness, health, mental health and employment. For the past 5 years, Community Solutions has provided technical assistance to the Blue Ridge Continuum of Care (CoQ at no cost to CoC. Through this partnership, the CoC has built a new problem - solving infrastructure, rooted in real -time data and driven by human - centered design and constant improvement. Recently, the CoC received a $10,000 grant from this organization to continue its work towards ending homelessness. To date, the collaboration has assisted the Blue Ridge CoC to complete tasks such as building a quality by -name list (list of every Veteran, chronically homeless individual, youth, and family) entering the homeless system; implement and constantly test new change ideas; accelerate housing placements; reduce the inflow (individuals entering shelter); and, partner with communities for shared learning experiences. Since October 1, 2018, the CoC has seen a 38% increase in the number of individuals exiting its programs to permanent housing destinations. Recommended Action: Accept the Community Solutions grant and authorize the City Manager to execute the grant agreement substantially similar in form to the grant agreement attached to this report, and any necessary documents required to accept the grant, to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish a revenue estimate in the Grant Fund for $10,000 and appropriate total funding of $10,000 into accounts to be established by the Director of Finance -iwf& Grant Fund. Robert S Cowell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Asst. City Manager for Community Development Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Steven Martin, Director of Human and Social Services Carol Tuning, Human Services Administrator SERVICES AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT, dated as of 3/28/2018 between City of Roanoke ( "Client ") a government agency with offices in Roanoke, VA and COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC ("CS"), a Delaware not - for - profit corporation with offices in New York, NY, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, CA and Hartford, CT, sets forth the terms and conditions under which the Client has retained CS to provide the services described herein. 1 Acceptance of Engagement: CS hereby accepts engagement for compensation and on the terms and conditions provided hereunder- and CS agrees to render the services to be provided hereunder to the best of its ability. Furthermore. CS agrees, except where otherwise noted, to furnish all personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, supplies required to perform the Scope of Services as specified in Exhibit 1. 2. Scope of Services: [Client has requested provision of the services referred to in Exhibit 1. CS has agreed to provide those services on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement in exchange for payment of the total contract value of $10,000.00 USD. Payment shall be made according to the schedule set forth and agreed to by the Client in Exhibit i. Client has also agreed to fulfill its obligations, as laid out in Exhibit 1.1 or [Payment is not required by the local community per execution of this contract, as this fee has been underwritten by an outside funder or through a scholarship provided by Community Solutions for the contract value of $10,000.1 3. Term of Agreement: The term of this Agreement is described in Exhibit 1. 4. Termination: This Agreement can be terminated by either party with or without cause at any time upon thirty (30) days prior with written notice to the other party. If this agreement is terminated prior to the anticipated end date; Client will be required to pay for services and CS will be required to provide services until the actual termination date occurs. 5. Project Officers: CS and Client designate as project officers the persons named in Exhibit 1 ( "Project Officers "). These individuals will be the primary points of contact and source of instructions. The Project Officers are authorized to give notices and consents and to agree to variation to the terms of this Agreement on behalf of the respective parties. Either CS or Client may change its designated Project Officer from time to time by notice in writing to the other party. Any changes to any part of this Agreement will only be binding on the parties if agreed to and approved in writing by the Project Officers. 6. Confidentiality: In order for CS to perform the services, Client may provide confidential information regarding Client's business and products. Such information will be clearly identified as such prior to dissemination to CS. Client will rely upon CS's integrity and prudent judgment to use this information only in the best interests of Client during and after the term of this Agreement. CS shall not be permitted to distribute or share such confidential information with any third party without the express written consent of Client. 7. Intellectual Property: For purposes of this Agreement, Intellectual Property shall mean patented and unpatented inventions, copyrighted works, methodologies, processes, technologies, algorithms, trade secrets, know -how and proprietary information of either Party ( "Intellectual Party "). It is mutually understood and agreed that neither Party shall acquire, directly or by implication, any rights in any Intellectual Property of the other Party which is owned, controlled, acquired, developed, authored, conceived or reduced to practice independent of this Agreement or prior to the date of this Agreement, regardless of whether such Intellectual Property is embodied in any materials provided to the other hereunder. Each party shall retain title to any Intellectual Property if developed, authored, conceived, or reduced to practice independently and solely by that Party during the performance of this Agreement with the other Party's Intellectual Property. In such event, no license, express or implied, shall inure to the benefit of the other participating Party to prepare copies and derivative works of such copyrighted works or to make, use or sell products or processes incorporating such Intellectual Property, except as expressly provided herein or in subsequent agreements between the Parties. In the event Intellectual Property is developed jointly by the Parties during the performance of this Agreement, unless expressly provided otherwise, such Intellectual Property shall be owned jointly by the Parties unless one of the Parties elects not to participate in such joint ownership. Neither Party shall take action with respect thereto which will adversely affect the rights of the other Party without the prior written consent of that Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. As to all such jointly owned Intellectual Property, each owning Party shall agree to use, practice and license non- exclusively such jointly owned Intellectual Property, without in any way accounting to the other owning Party, except that each owning Party agrees to use reasonable efforts to maintain such jointly owned Intellectual Property as confidential and proprietary in the same manner it treats its own Intellectual Property of a similar character. Procedures for seeking and maintaining protection such as patents or copyrights for jointly owned Intellectual Property shall be mutually agreed in good faith by the owning parties, Any Party which does not bear its proportionate share of expenses in securing and maintaining patent protection on jointly owned Intellectual Property in any particular country or countries shall surrender its joint ownership under any resulting patents in such country or countries. 8. Nature of Services: CS is responsible for ensuring that it can fulfill its obligations under this Agreement and must provide Client advance notice of any proposed change in regards to scope and all conditions stipulated in Exhibit 1 before making said change. This Agreement is solely between CS and Client and there are no third parties. CS agrees to devote such time to the performance of services hereunder as is necessary to successfully complete the scope as described above. CS agrees to act under the direction of Client in providing all services under this agreement. 9. Non - Competition: Other than With the express Written consent of Client, which Will riot be unreasonably Withheld, CS Wilt not, during the continuance of this Agreement, be directly or indirectly involved With a business Which is in direct competition With the particular business line of Client, divert or attempt to divert from the Client any business Client has enjoyed, solicited, or attempted to solicit, from other individuals or corporations, prior to termination of this Agreement. 10. Non- Solicitation of Employees: Without the prior Written consent of the other Party, neither Party shall directly recruit or hire any personnel of the other Party Who are or have been assigned to perform Work on this Program during the duration of this Agreement: provided, however, the foregoing provision Will not prevent either Party from hiring any such person: i) Who contacts that Party on his or her oven initiative without any direct solicitation by or encouragement from or on behalf of the other Party; ii) as a result of placing general advertisements in trade journals, newspapers or similar publications Which are not directed at the other Party or its employees, or iii) as a result of the efforts of recruiters Who contact such persons on their own initiative Without any encouragement or direction from or on behalf of the other Party relating to that Party or its employees. 11. Return of Property: Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, CS Will return to Client any property, documentation, records, or confidential information Which is its rightful property. 12. Assignment: Neither Party may assign, transfer, sell or in any Way encumber its interest, in Whole or in part herein Without the prior Written consent of the other, Which consent shall not be unreasonably Withheld or delayed. For the purpose of this Agreement, any corporate merger, acquisition, or similar change in ownership shalt not be considered an assignment. 13. Limitation of Liability: Client assumes no liability, expressed or implied, for the actions or failure to act by CS. CS is solely responsible for its conduct. 14. Publicity: No news release, public announcement, advertisement or publicity concerning this Agreement, any proposals. any resulting contracts, or any subcontracts to be carried out hereunder, shall be released by CS without the prior written consent of Client, which consent shalt riot be unreasonably withheld or delayed. 15. Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable to the other for any loss, claim or damage as a result of any delay or failure in the performance of any obligation hereunder, directly or indirectly caused by or resulting from: acts of God: acts of terrorism:. acts of third persons: acts of Clients: strikes, embargoes, delays in the mail, transportation and delivery, power failures and shortages, weather conditions: or other causes beyond the reasonable control of such Party. 16. Severability: If any part of this agreement is determined to be invalid by a court of law or other agency, this agreement wilt continue in full force and effect, as if the affected provision had not been included, unless such provisions are integral to the full agreement, making it impossible to complete. If a provision is deemed to be invalid, the parties will have the opportunity to revise the agreement to reflect their intent. 17. IndeRendent Contractor: The Parties are independent contractors with respect to each other, and nothing in this Agreement shalt constitute, create or give effect to any employer - employee relationship, association, affiliation, partnership, joint venture, any type of formal business relationship, legal entity, or agency relationship between the Parties. The rights and obligations of the Parties shalt be limited to those expressly set forth herein. Neither Party is the agent of the other nor may either Party bind the other. Each Party shall be fully responsible for all supervision. performance, activities, and liabilities due to, incurred by, or because of its personnel, and its personnel shalt in no sense by considered employees of the other. While engaged throughout the Term of this Agreement, CS indemnifies Client in respect to any liability CS may have to its resources in the event that CS is injured working at, or in the course of traveling to or from, any Sites. 18. Limitation of Authority: This Agreement does not authorize CS, its agents, employees or subcontractors to execute any agreements, or bind Client in any manner, or make any charges or incur or assume any obligations, liabilities or responsibilities of Client to perform any other act in the name of, or on behalf of, Client other than in accordance with the terms and conditions specified herein. 19. Dispute Resolution: Any claim, controversy, or dispute concerning questions of fact or taw arising out of or relating to this Agreement, to performance by either party hereunder, or to the threatened, alleged, or actual breach thereof by either party, which is not disposed of by mutual agreement within a period of thirty (3o) days after one party has provided written notice of the dispute to the other, shall be subject to Executive level review by CS and the Client. If this review is not successful within a reasonable period of time, then the dispute shall be arbitrated pursuant to the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association, before an arbitrator mutually agreed to by the parties. Any such arbitration shall occur in the New York City metropolitan area or elsewhere as mutually agreed to by the parties. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and conclusive upon the parties. Judgment upon an award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party shall bear its own costs and shall equally share the American Arbitration Association costs attributed to the resolution of the Parties' matter. The Parties further agree that no decision rendered by the arbitrators shall include punitive, special. incidental or consequential damages against either Party. 20. Costs and Legal Expenses: In the event that legal action is brought to enforce or interpret any term of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to recover, in addition to any other damages or award, at[ reasonable legal costs and fees associated with the action. 21. Waiver. The waiver by either party of a breach, default, delay or omission of any of the provisions of this Agreement by the other party will not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or other provisions. 22. Jointly Drafted: The terms of this Agreement have been negotiated at arm's length between the Parties and shall be deemed to have been drafted by both Parties. 23. Time of the Essence: Time is of the essence in this Agreement. No extension or variation of this Agreement will operate as a waiver of this provision. 24. Applicable Law. etc: This Agreement is being executed and delivered in, and shall be construed and enforced for all purposes and in all respects in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States of America. 25. Headings: The headings herein are for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to be part of the substance of this Agreement. 26. Mail and Notices: All mail directed to Client shall be sent to: Carol Tuning, Human Services Administrator City of Roanoke 215 Church Ave Roanoke, VA 24011 At[ mail directed to CS shall be sent to: Kait Miller, Operations Director Community Solutions 125 Maiden Lane, Suite 16C New York, NY 10038 27. Entire Agreement: This Agreement sets forth the entire Agreement between the parties with respect to the subject hereof and may be changed only by a written Agreement signed by both parties. The parties acknowledge that they have read this Agreement and agree to be bound by its terms. City of Roanoke By &244& aj��� Carol Tuning Human Services Administrator Dated: 201 0 COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC By Kait Miller Operations Manager Dated: Term: Commencement Date: June 1 2018 Completion Date: June 30, 2019 EXHIBIT i Compensation: A total contract value of S10,000.0o USD, payable as follows: Community Solutions will provide a a total contract value of $10,000 USD. This fee has been underwritten by an outside funder or through a community scholarship to cover the otherwise required compensation by the participating community. Thus, this contract is provided with no expectation of payment by the participating community. Project Officers: 1. Community Solutions International, Inc Jacob Maguire 2. City of Roanoke: Carol Tuning Scope of Services: Community Solutions is pleased to deliver this scope of services to the Client through the Built for Zero Collaborative ( "the Collaborative), a one -year experience, designed and led by Community Solutions, to help communities work toward an end to chronic and /or veteran homelessness. The Collaborative begins in June, 2018 and continues for 12 months ending in June of 2019. Community Solutions will make the following services available to the client through the Collaborative: 3 Learning Sessions - The Client witl build a Collaborative team of locat leaders and attend each Learning Session every four months to participate in a two -day in- person peer learning session where the Client will work with other communities, tap into expert guidance from federal agencies and partner organizations, and build an action plan to get results in your community. The Client should endeavor to send at least three people to each Learning Session, and not more than six. 3 Action Cycles - The Client will participate in each action cycle, or the 3 -month period between learning sessions. The Community Solutions Built for Zero team will provide virtual support through a dedicated Improvement Advisor. Tailored support may include: o Quality improvement coaching and training o Quick answers and technical assistance on national best and emerging practices Access to experts from federal agencies and partner organizations o Learning and innovation spotlights from other Built for Zero communities. • Custom Data and Performance Management Infrastructure- The Built for Zero data team will work with i the Client's local data lead to make the best and easiest use of the data and performance management infrastructure provided through the Collaborative to: Drive measurable progress toward zero o Run scientific tests of change in your system Design and clarify your strategy • Built for Zero Change Package- The Client will have access to the Built for Zero Change Package— a digital compendium of more than a hundred proven ideas and strategies from communities across the nation and Canada. The Built for Zero team will guild the Client in how to use the Change Package as a playbook for breakthroughs and to help support progress toward the Client's goals. • Expert Faculty: A panel of expert advisors selected from throughout the US and the the nonprofit sector, will be made available to the Client for support at moments deemed appropriate by Community Solutions staff. Faculty members are especially Likely to provide support at in- person Learning Sessions. Description of the Client's Obligations: The success of the Client's participation in the Collaborative depends on a variety of factors. including the depth and quality of the participation. Community Solutions offers its services in good faith and makes no guarantee that the Client will achieve any specific outcome or result through participation in the Collaborative. To increase the likelihood of success, the Client agrees to clear, shared aim of ending veteran and /or chronic homelessness'. In order to achieve this, they will at minimum identify the following people to act as the liaisons to Community Solutions, and will have the following role as it relates to local coordination: • Community Lead: This person will be responsible for building the Collaborative team of individuals who will be attending the first Learning Session and acting as the Lead for transferring important communications from BFZ to the local community. Should this contact change during the 12 month, period of community participation, it is the obligation of the community to keep this contact person and corresponding contact information current with Community Solutions. • Data Lead: This person wilt be responsible for reporting data monthly to Built for Zero. Should this contact change during the 12 month period of community participation. it is the obligation of the community to keep this contact person and corresponding contact information current with Community Solutions. CS will work with the Client to improve the reach and quality of the client's data through a real -time, by -name list that meets CS by -name list data quality standards. To the best of its ability, the Client agrees that itself or its partners will report aggregate, community -wide data to CS on a monthly basis for the duration of the Collaborative, even before the client's data meets CS standards. For learning, CS may share this aggregate data. Data wilt include: • Total number of people actively experiencing homelessness at the end of the previous month • Total number of people who became newly homeless in the previous month • Total number of people re- entering homelessness in the previous month • Total number of people housed in the previous month • Total number of existing clients who were deemed "inactive" (ex: did not touch the community's system for go, days) in the previous month The Client also agrees to pursue progress against the following priorities, in collaboration with Community Solutions staff: • The creation of a broad local team to coordinate and implement efforts to end homelessness, and that exhibits the organizing behaviors correlated with success • The development of a secure, real - time, by -name list of people experiencing homelessness that meets Community Solutions' by -name list data quality standards • The month -over -month reduction of the number of people experiencing homelessness, as measured by a real -time, by -name list that meets Community Solutions' by -name list data quality standards • The achievement of functional zero among veterans and /or chronically homeless persons as measured by Community Solutions' definition of functional zero' for these populations and by a real -time, by -name list that meets Community Solutions' by -name list data quality and reliability standards • The development of a coordinated system for maintaining functional zero over time • Bring joy and celebration to this national effort and demonstrate that it is possible to end homelessness • Contribute actively to the Built for Zero national peer support network to ensure we can rapidly spread ideas and solutions to other communities A community has reached functional zero for veterans When the total number of veterans on its by -nome list is fewer than the number of veterans it has proven it can house in a routine month A community has reached functional zero for chronic homelessness When it has no more than ,3 chronically homeless people on its by -nome list, or 1 of its most recent point -in -time count -- whichever is greater IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of March, 2019. No. 41396- 030419. AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining the Code of the City of Roanoke, Virginia (1979), as amended, by adding new Chapter 32.2, Tourism Zones, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, Virginia (1979), as amended; providing for an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. WHEREAS, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, Section 58.1 -3851 authorizes localities to establish one or more Tourism Zones; WHEREAS, the City Council desires to promote tourism related business; WHEREAS the City Council has determined that it would be advantageous and appropriate to establish Tourism Zones within the City to encourage capital investment and the creation of jobs; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Roanoke believes that establishing Tourism Zones is in the best interest of the public and is a reasonable exercise of the City's authority to promote general welfare including commerce and industry of the City and the inhabitants thereof BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The Code of the City of Roanoke, Virginia (1979), as amended, is hereby amended and reordained by the addition of new Chapter 32.2, Tourism Zones, to read and provide as follows: Chapter 32.2. Tourism Zones. Sec. 32.2 -1. - Purpose. The Roanoke City Council finds that in order to promote the continued development and success of the City it is appropriate to establish one or more Tourism Zones as authorized by Section 58.1 -3851 of the Code of Virginia. City Council believes the establishment of Tourism Zones will improve the economic conditions within the City and benefit the welfare of the citizens of Roanoke, by providing a gap financing mechanism as authorized by Section 58.2 -385.1 of the Code of Virginia for those qualifying tourism development protects identified as critical and which address specific critical tourism infrastructure deficiencies under criteria to be established by the City Council in conjunction with satisfying all other requirements of Section 58.1 -385.1 of the Virginia Code. Sec. 32.2 -2. - Administration. The administrator of the City's Tourism Zones shall be the City Manager or the City Manager's designee. The administrator shall determine the procedures for obtaining the benefits created by this chapter and for the administration of this chapter. Any pplication required by this chapter shall be on forms approved by the City Manager or the City Manager's designee. Sec. 32.2 -3. - Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following_ phrases shall have the following meanings, unless clearly indicated to the contrary: "Economic development authority" means the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, the public purpose of which is to assist in economic development. "Gap financing" means debt financing to compensate for a shortfall in project funding between the expected development costs of an authorized tourism project and the debt and equity capital provided by the developer of the project. Sec. 32.2 -4. - Boundaries. The Tourism Zones shall be established by City Council by ordinance upon findings that the incentives provided therein will enhance the establishment and growth of tourism related businesses within the area under consideration. As Tourism Zones are established by City Council, they shall be further identified by reference to the map entitled "Roanoke Tourism Zones" which shall be incorporated into and made a part of this chapter and all future ordinances establishing a Tourism Zone. The Roanoke Tourism Zones map shall bear No. 6869, as assigned by the department of engineering and shall be kept on file in the offices of the department of economic development and the department of engineering. Sec. 32.2 -5. — Incentives. Qualified tourism projects may be eligible for incentives as determined by the Roanoke City Council and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia and for gap financing as provided in Section 58.1- 3851.1 of the state code. Sec. 32.2 -5. — Downtown Tourism Zone established. The Downtown Tourism Zone is hereby established within the boundaries as shown on the Roanoke Tourism Zones map. 2. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage. 3. Pursuant to § 12 of the Roanoke City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: LL.- City Clerk. 3 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPOR To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 4, 2019 Subject: Request for City Council to adopt an Ordinance establishing a Tourism Zone in Downtown Roanoke Background: The Commonwealth of Virginia has established a financing program for qualified Virginia tourism development projects to encourage the creation of new businesses in the hospitality industry. Any hospitality related business applying for financial incentives must be located within a Tourism Zone (Zone) recognized by the Virginia Tourism Corporation (Corporation). Big Lick Hospitality, LLC (Owner) plans to develop a 123 room Marriott Courtyard Hotel (Hotel) above a proposed parking garage in Downtown Roanoke. The Hotel will be operated by Owner's sister company, Hospitality America; and the parking garage will be owned by the City of Roanoke and operated by Park Roanoke. The planned location for the Hotel and parking garage is two adjoining lots; one currently privately owned. The adjoining lots are located at 116 and 120 Church Avenue, SE, which are currently used as surface parking lots, bearing Tax Map Numbers 4011412 and 4011413 (collectively "Property "). The Agreement for the Purchase of Real Estate between the City and Owner requires the City to establish a Tourism Zone in the area of the City that includes the proposed Hotel. The Corporation requires the adoption of an Ordinance to create a Tourism Zone. The boundaries of the proposed Zone are comprised of Wells Avenue, NW /NE to the north; Franklin Road, SW /SE to the south; 2 "d Street, SW and Gainsboro Road, NW to the west; and Williamson Road, NE /SE to the east. The creation of this Zone will also afford this opportunity to future hospitality related projects that may seek such incentives from the Commonwealth. Considerations: Virginia Code §58.1 -3851 authorizes Virginia localities to establish, by ordinance, one or more tourism zones for the purpose of granting tax incentives and providing regulatory flexibility to qualified businesses. The City desires to establish the Downtown Tourism Zone for this purpose. Recommended Action: Adopt the attached Ordinance authorizing the establishment of Tourism Zones in the City and authorizing the formation of the Downtown Tourism Zone in Downtown Roanoke. All necessary documents required for this Ordinance are to be approved - ,to form by the City Attorney. ----- Z�'_--- N=;; ------------ - - - - -- Robert S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Attachment Distribution: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Rob Ledger, Acting Director of Economic Development 2 Downtown Tourism Zone 0.05 0.1 0.2 Miles Downtown Tourism Zone MARCH 4, 2019 1 F,7, Tourism Development Financing Program *Virginia tourism development projects Encourage creation, through financial incentives of hospitality related businesses. •Project must locate within a Tourism Zone to apply for gap financing under the Tourism Development Financing Program. *Virginia Tourism Corporation *Currently 72 Tourism Zones in Virginia. Tourism Development Financing Program Identify a project • Courtyard Marriott Hotel • Built above a parking garage Planned location: Two adjacent parking lots, 116 and 120 Church Ave.., SE City Council adopts an ordinance establishing a Tourism Zone. Additional future projects within the Zone can apply for gap financing. Proposed i Bordered • Wells Avenue NW /NE to the north Franklin Road SW /SE to the south to 2nd Street SW Gainsboro Road NW to the west * Williamson Road NE /SE to the east. Next Steps Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) stewards locality through the application process and reviews /approves applicant's Tourism Development Plan which outlines the project scope and tourism deficiency. • Council adopts an ordinance to approve the Tourism Development Plan. Virginia Resources Authority (VRA) reviews project financing and assists locality with the performance agreement process. • Council adopts an ordinance authorizing the project. VTC and VRA bundle required documents to form a complete application and present projects to the State Comptroller for approval. M � _ x � �_ .�_- �x�l � �(kt targets. IN THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of March,;2019. No. 41397 - 030419. A RESOLUTION adopting revised and updated greenhouse gas ( "GHG ") reduction WHEREAS, leading climate scientists agree that climate disruption is a reality and that human activities are largely responsible for increasing concentrations of gases which warm the atmosphere; WHEREAS, recent well - documented impacts of climate disruption include increasing global sea levels, a significant decrease in Arctic sea ice thickness and major changes to weather patterns around the world; WHEREAS, climate disruption of the magnitude now predicted by the scientific community is likely to have costly impacts on human and natural systems throughout the world including increased risk of floods or droughts, sea level rises that interact with coastal storms that erode beaches, inundate land and damage structures, and a reduction in water supplies stored in glaciers and snow cover; WHEREAS, on September 2, 2008, City Council adopted Resolution No. 38211-090208, to reduce GHG emissions from municipal operations by a total of 12.5 percent over a five -year period and reduce community -wide GHG emissions by 10 percent over the same five -year period, beginning January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2014; WHEREAS the City of Roanoke reduced GHG emissions from municipal operations by 25 percent and reduced the community -wide target by 13.4 percent between 2009 and 2014; WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke recently joined the Compact of Mayors, which is a global coalition of municipal governments committed to reducing GHG emissions. To remain in compliance with the Compact of Mayors, all member cities must establish GHG emission reduction targets; WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 40539- 060616, to specify updated GHG reduction targets of an additional 10 percent reduction for the community and an additional 12..5 percent goal for the City operations over a five (5) year period ending December 31, 2019; WHEREAS, City staff briefed City Council on the 2016 -17 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Summary and noted that a number of measurement protocols have changed and ad adjustment in the baseline year would ensure the accuracy of results; and WHEREAS, measures to reduce GHG emissions in the community and within the municipal operations have the potential to also reduce costs through energy savings and to increase the quality of life through improved air quality. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. City Council hereby establishes a baseline year of 2016, with a goal to reduce GHG emissions from municipal operations by an additional reduction of 12.5 percent over an eight -year period and reduce community -wide GHG emissions by 10 percent over the same eight -year period, beginning January 1, 2017, and ending December 31, 2024, as more particularly set forth in the attached City Council Agenda Report dated March 4, 2019. 2. City staff, designated by the City Manager, will be responsible for implementing the programs and projects described in the aforementioned Agenda Report to the greatest extent practicable and achievable within available funding and resources. ATTEST: 4Ln City Clerk. ..w- CITY COUNCIL REPORT r. To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 4, 2019 Subject: Adjustment of Greenhouse Gas Measurement Baseline Year and Reporting Period Background: In 2008, City Council adopted a resolution committing to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 10% for the community and 12.5% for municipal operations over a five year period. Using 2005 as a baseline year, reporting began in 2009 and was completed at the end of 2014. The results exceeded the targets, with a community reduction of 13.4% and the municipal emissions reduced by 25 %. In 2016, City Council adopted a resolution specifying a new goal of an additional 10% for the community and an additional 12.5% for the municipality over a 5 year period ending on December 31 St, 2019. Considerations: On December 17, 2018, City Council was briefed on the 2016/2017 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Summary. As referenced during the briefing, a number of measurement protocols have changed over the last several years, most importantly, the carbon co- efficient provided by Appalachian Power for electricity. A large portion of the emissions is generated by electricity and therefore, cause inconsistent results in the GHG emissions reports. An adjustment of the baseline year to 2016 will ensure the accuracy of results. Extending the reporting period to 2024 will allow the City to continue the work to meet the targets. Recommended Action: It is recommended that Council approve the attached resolution to adjust the GHG m eme t b eline year and reporting period. -- - - - - -- - - ----- - - - - -- Robert S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Jeffrey H. Powell, Director of General Services Nell Boyle, Sustainability Outreach Coordinator Zkti IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 4th day of March, 2019. No. 41398- 030419. AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 22.3, Pensions and Retirement, to amend Section 22.3 -2, Definitions, Article I, General, of Chapter 22.3, Pensions and Retirement, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; providing for an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. Section 22.3 -2, Definitions, Article I, General, of Chapter 22.3, Pensions and Retirement, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, is hereby amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Sec. 22.3 -2. - Definitions. The following words and phrases, as used herein, shall have the following meanings, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context. Words importing male gender shall be construed to include female, and singular words shall be deemed to include plural, and plural words shall be deemed to include singular, whenever appropriate. As used in this chapter: Earnable compensation shall mean all usual and regular compensation from a participating employer plus salary supplements and the participating employer's contribution to the deferred compensation plan established under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, excluding overtime pay, tips, commissions, ad hoc pay adjustments /bonuses, imputed income under Section 79 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any lump sum payment made upon separation from service for unused paid time off or for unused extended illness leave pursuant to regulations promulgated by the city manager, in the case of a city employee (or by the governing body of any other participating employer in the case of an employee of such other participating employer), in whatever manner paid. In cases where compensation is not all paid in money, the board shall fix the value of that part of the compensation not paid in money. Earnable compensation shall include compensation subject to a salary reduction or deferred compensation agreement between an employee and the participating employer pursuant to Section 125, 132(1)(4) of the [Internal Revenue] Code (for plan years and limitation years beginning on or after January 1, 2001), Section 402(g)(3) or 457(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (and elective deferrals or contributions under any other sections of the Internal Revenue Code covered by Section 415(c)(3)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code), which compensation is not actually or constructively received by the employee. In the case of a member, other than a member of city council, whose regular work schedule is less than that of an employee considered to be full -time under the participating employer's personnel policies, such member's earnable compensation, as defined above, shall be deemed to be the employee's actual earnable compensation, as defined above, multiplied by a fraction consisting of: (1) the number of hours in the regular work schedule of an employee considered to be full -time under the participating employer's personnel policies, over (2) the number of hours in the member's regular work schedule. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on passage. 3. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: #A,. �_ )eh. dlirl KO City Clerk. 2 City Code Section 22.3 -2.doc Gti CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 4, 2019 Subject: Amendment of Section 22.3 -2, Definition of Earnable Compensation, of Chapter 22.3, Pensions and Retirement Background: City Council approved the modification of The Pay Plan on February 19, 2019 to allow for the provision of a sales commission based on the established Berglund Center incentive plan and to incorporate the allowance for pay adjustments for exceptional performance. Considerations: Section 22.3 -2 of Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, provides a definition of Earnable Compensation utilized for the computation of retirement benefits. In order to ensure a clear understanding of the components of compensation utilized for the benefit formula, the definition needs to more clearly identify the exclusions of usual and regular compensation. Recommended Action: Adopt the attached ordinance to amend the Section 22.3 -2 Definitions of Chapter 22.3, Pensions and Retirement, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to identify tips, commissions, and ad hoc pay adjustments /bonuses as exclusions from compensation for the determination of earnable compensation. Robert S. Cowell, ,J r. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Michele Vineyard, Director of Human Resources Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Timothy R. Spencer, Senior Assistant City Attorney ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW, Suite 364 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 54o.853.2333 www.roanokeva.gov March 4, 2019 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council: Subject: Response to Request - Citizens' Climate Lobby At the December 17, 2018 Council meeting, representatives from Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) provided City Council with information regarding the CCL proposal for enactment of a federal Carbon Fee and Dividend statute as an initial, substantive step to address the critical issue of climate change and its potential catastrophic impacts on our global community. The recent report from The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change illustrates the serious consequences that could occur if action is not taken to address the need to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) in our world environment. The fundamental issue is what steps should be taken to reduce the dependency on energy sources that produce CO2. The CCL proposal for a Carbon Fee and Dividend is an approach to address the issue on a national basis. However, the proposal is not the only approach being advocated. Some recognized authorities, including Professor William Nordhaus, the 2018 Nobel Prize recipient in Economic Sciences, encourage a carbon tax to increase the cost of using carbon products. This approach seeks to implement significant and permanent change through the establishment of 'global climate clubs' among countries that will target the price of carbon on an international basis. Members of these clubs would agree to impose measures, carbon tax, cap and trade system, or some combination, to price carbon. Countries that refuse to participate would face economic consequences. Others suggest imposition of a carbon tax without a dividend. The revenue generated from the carbon tax could be used to address the social costs associated with CO2 emissions, fund essential programs, or reduce deficits. The American Council for an Energy- Efficient Economy recently reviewed the efforts taken by some states and Canadian provinces to address climate change and recommended that ...other states and provinces seriously study and ultimately adopt a price on greenhouse gas emissions that builds on the lessons of these leaders [states involved in the RGGI cap- and -trade program, and several Canadian provinces]. jurisdictions should invest a portion of revenues in energy efficiency.... Without such reinvestment, the benefits of a carbon pricing initiative are not as extensive. In light of these several alternatives, and, more importantly, the City's continued focus and commitment in implementing local actions in response to climate change, it is not appropriate for the City of Roanoke to endorse any proposed national policy. The 2016/2017 Community and Municipal Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Energy Summary provided to you at your December 17, 2018 meeting reemphasizes the City's commitment to a local response to climate change. The CCL proposal for implementation of a Carbon Fee and Dividend, as well as other proposals, warrant consideration as a part of the national and international dialogue and debate in establishing an appropriate, effective, and sustainable global response to climate change. Preliminary actions by the new Congress indicate a renewed desire to implement meaningful and sustainable legislation. H.R. 7173, a bipartisan bill, seeks to establish a carbon dividend trust fund to encourage market - driven energy efficient technologies to reduce the harmful effects of carbon pollution, and the recently developed Green New Deal has generated compelling discussion on climate change and the need for immediate and substantial action. I trust the information outlined above provides additional perspective on the challenges associated with endorsing a single approach and strategy to address the critical issue of climate change at this time. Please advise if there is the desire for additional information or action. incerely, Ro art rowell,jr. City Manager Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Nell Boyle, Sustainability and Outreach Coordinator