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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 01-07-25 HAGEN 43116-010725 City of Roanoke, Virginia CITY COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING II1.011,12 January 7, 2025 ROAN O KE 2:00 PM City Council Chamber 215 Church Avenue, SW AGENDA The City of Roanoke is a safe, caring and economically vibrant community in which to live, learn, work, play and prosper. A vibrant urban center with strong neighborhoods set amongst the spectacular beauty of Virginia's Blue Ridge. NOTICE: Council meetings will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 on Thursdays at 7:00 pm, and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; and video streamed through Facebook Live at facebook.com/RoanokeVa. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the deaf or hard of hearing. - The January 6, 2025, 2:00 pm, Roanoke City Council Meeting was declared in recess until Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 2:00 pm, due to lack of a quorum. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL.All Present. 1. Statement of Purpose - Mayor Joseph L. Cobb Mayor Cobb advised that the purpose of the meeting was for the newly elected Council Members to take their seats. 2. Report from the City Clerk advising of the qualification of the Honorable Joseph L. Cobb, as Mayor, and the Honorable S. Terry McGuire, Phazhon Nash and Nicolas Hagen as Members of the Roanoke City Council for terms of four years, each, commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2028. Received and filed. 3. Resolution recognizing the Honorable Joseph L. Cobb to be Mayor of the City of Roanoke. _ Adopted Resolution No. 43116-010725. (6-0) - 4. Resolution recognizing the Honorable S. Terry McGuire as a member of the City Council and Vice-Mayor of the City of Roanoke. Adopted Resolution No. 43117-010725. (6-0) 5. Resolution recognizing the services of the Honorable Joseph L. Cobb as the Vice- Mayor of the City of Roanoke for a term of office ending December 31, 2024. Adopted Resolution No. 43118-010725. (6-0) C-2. A communication from Mayor Joseph L. Cobb 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C-3. A communication from Mayor Joseph L. Cobb requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the process for selection of a:candidate for the interim City Council Member position, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C-4. A communication from Mayor Joseph L. Cobb tendering his resignation as a Member of Roanoke City Council, effective December 31, 2024. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accepted resignation with regret; and received and filed the communication. C-5. Reports of qualification of the following individuals: Carla Terry as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission to fill the unexpired term of office of Milton Hardy,_Sr., ending June 30, 2025; Vickie Meeks Miller as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Sharon Toliver-Hardy ending November 30, 2026; Byron Hamlar as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals to replace Betty Jean Wolfe for a three-year term of office commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2027; John Black as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission to fill the unexpired term of office of James Davis ending June 30, 2026; and .Joshua Johnson as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission to fill the unexpired term of office of Dr. Eric Anderson ending March 31, 2025. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. REGULAR AGENDA: 5. ' PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE 6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE 7. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS: 1. INTERIM CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: None ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: None The City Clerk's Office is accepting applications to fill the unexpired term of office until January 17, at 5:00 pm. Please submit applications to the City Clerk's Office by PDF, mail, fax (540-853-1145) or in person. For more information, contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853-2541 or at clerk@roanokeva.gov. ADJOURNED - 3:43 PM "3 `N fi"4. CITY OF ROANOKE , � �� . 4. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK , ;_4}.r . " 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 44 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov Deputy City Clerk City Clerk RUTH VISUETE PEREZ January 6, 2025 Assistant Deputy City Clerk The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Cobb and Members of Council: I am attaching copy of the Roanoke City Electoral Board Abstract of votes cast in the General Election held in the City of Roanoke on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, certifying that Joseph L. Cobb, Stephen Terry McGuire, Nicolas S. Hagen, and Phazhon T. Nash received the largest number of votes for Members of City Council. Oaths of Office were administered on Monday, December 30, 2024, by the Honorable Judges of the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit, as follows: Joseph L. Cobb as a Mayor of the City of Roanoke for a term commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2028; Stephen Terry McGuire as a Member of City Council for a term commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2028; and as Vice-Mayor for a term commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026; Nicolas S. Hagen as a Member of City Council for a term commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2028; and Phazhon T. Nash as a Member of City Council for a term of commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2028. Sincerely, 0.e_,8_,_itle j. met Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Attachment ABSTRACT of VOTES Cast in ROANOKE CITY, VIRGINIA at the 2024 November General held on November 05, 2024 for, Mayor (Roanoke City) District: ROANOKE CITY NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED (IN FIGURES) Joseph L. "Joe" Cobb 15221 David A. Bowers 15162 Stephanie M. Moon 10271 Total Write-In votes 200 [Valid Write-Ins + Invalid Write-Ins =Total Write-In Votes] Total Number of Overvotes for Office 8. We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the election held on November 05, 2024, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of votes cast at said election for the Mayor(Roanoke City) and do, therefore, determine and declare the following person(s) has received the greatest number of votes cast for the Mayor(Roanoke City). loseph L. "Joe" Cobb Given under our hands this f day of eftit' , 2D21'1' , Chairman ' 4 Vice Chairman 14— , Secretary/Acting k - , Secretary(Certified Copy) ABSTRACT of VOTES Cast in ROANOKE CITY, VIRGINIA at the 2024 November General held on November 05, 2024 for, Member City Council (Roanoke City) District: ROANOKE CITY NAMES OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED (IN FIGURES) S.Terry McGuire 18110 Phazhon T. Nash 17737 I. Benjamin Woods 11752 James R. "Jim" Garrett 12470 Nicolas S. "Nick" Hagen 14990 Cathy M. Reynolds 5856 Evelyn W. Powers 13732 Total Write-In votes 644 [Valid Write-Ins+ Invalid Write-Ins=Total Write-In Votes] Total Number of Overvotes for Office 36 We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the election held on November 05, 2024, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of votes cast at said election for the Member City Council (Roanoke City) and do, therefore, determine and declare the following person(s) has received the greatest number of votes cast for the Member City Council (Roanoke City). 1. S. Terry McGuire 2. Phazhon T. Nash 3. Nicolas S. "Nick" Hagen Given under our hands this f+Th day of NOVe% 1" , 2-cr , Chairman , Vice Chairman 421) - r — Ve- , Secretary/Acting � , Secretary (Certified Copy) Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Joseph L. Cobb, do solemnly swear 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 Mayor of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for a term of four years commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2028, according to the best of my ability(So help me God). Cra-0.„ 617-- JO 'H L. COBB The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Joseph L. Cobb, this 30th day of December 2024. 1 The i orable J e vi . arson Twen -Third Judicial Circuit Court Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Stephen Terry McGuire, 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 Member of the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,for a term of four years commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2028; and as Vice-Mayor of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,for a term of two years commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026, according to the best of my ability(So help me God). /(/(76Q S HEN TE 6( MC IRE The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Stephen Terry McGuire, this 30th day of December 2024. The H n rable Ju avid B. arson Twenty- hird Judicial Circuit Court Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Nicolas S. Hagen, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a Member of the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for a term of four years commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2028, according to the best of my ability. NICOL S. H The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Nicolas S. Hagen, this 30th day of December 2024. The orable ud avid B. Carson Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit Court Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Phazhon T. Nash, 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 Member of the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for a term of four years commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2028, according to the best of my ability (So help me HAZHON T. NASH The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Phazhon T. Nash, this 30th day of December 2024. t The • orable u.- - iOR d B. Carson Twen y-Third Judicial Circuit Court IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of January 2025. No. 43116-010625. A RESOLUTION recognizing the Honorable Joseph L. Cobb, as Mayor of the City of Roanoke. WHEREAS, the Honorable Joseph L. Cobb was elected Mayor for a four-year term, which will commence January 1, 2025, at the regular Councilmanic election held on the first Tuesday in November 2024. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Honorable Joseph L. Cobb, be, and he is, hereby recognized to be the duly elected Mayor of the City of Roanoke for a term commencing on the 1st day of January 2025, and continuing for a period of four years, and until his successor has been elected and qualified. ATTEST: \ j City Clerk. '- __ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of January 2025. No. 43117-010725. A RESOLUTION recognizing the Honorable S. Terry McGuire to be a member of City Council and Vice-Mayor of the City of Roanoke. WHEREAS, the Honorable S. Terry McGuire received the largest number of votes of any candidate running for City Council in the regular Councilmanic election held on the first Tuesday in November 2024, and was, therefore, elected Vice-Mayor of the City for a two-year term, which will commence January 1, 2025, as provided by §4 of the Charter of the City of Roanoke. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Honorable S. Terry McGuire be, and he is, hereby recognized to be a duly elected member of the Council of said City for a term commencing on the Pt day of January 2025, and continuing for a period of four years, and until his successor has been elected and qualified, and to be the duly elected Vice-Mayor of the City for a term commencing January 1, 2025, and continuing for a period of two years and until his successor has been elected and qualified. ATTEST: City Clerk. IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE,VIRGINIA The 7th day of January 2025. No. 43118-010725. A RESOLUTION paying tribute to the Honorable Joseph L. Cobb and expressing to him the appreciation of the City of Roanoke and its people for his exemplary public service as the Vice- Mayor of the City of Roanoke. WHEREAS, Joseph L. Cobb was elected as Vice-Mayor in November 2022; and WHEREAS, Joseph L. Cobb has worked diligently for the citizens of the City of Roanoke during the past two-years as Vice-Mayor. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1 Council adopts this Resolution as a means of recognizing and commending the many services rendered to the City of Roanoke and its residents by the Honorable Joseph L. Cobb as Vice-Mayor 2. The City Clerk is directed to forward an attested copy of this Resolution to the Honorable Joseph L. Cobb. ATTEST: • .;. , ,-. 1________„tLet;i2..., ...4.: '--.. 7. . ,, . Jt I City Clerk. _ -�,. - - CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 452 y.. Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2444 Fax:(540)853-1145 E-mail: MAYOR@ROANOKEVA.GOV JOSEPH L.COBB Mayor January 6, 2025 The Honorable Stephen T. McGuire, Vice-Mayor The Honorable Nicolas S. Hagen, Council Member The Honorable Phazhon T. Nash, Council Member. The Honorable Vivian Sanchez-Jones, Council Member The Honorable Peter J. Volosin, Council Member Subject: City Council Committee Assignments Dear Honorable Vice-Mayor Stephen T. McGuire and Members of Roanoke City Council: I request that City Council concur in the appointments/reappointments as set forth below: • Audit Committee: Composed of at least three Members of the Council Chair: Council Member Peter Volosin Vice-Chair: Council Member Vivian Sanchez-Jones Third Member: Council Member Nick Hagen Fourth Member: Mayor Joseph Cobb • Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan: Mayor Joseph L. Cobb, as an ex-officio member.. • Greater Roanoke Transit Company: Board of Directors — Composed of two Members of Council: President: Mayor Joseph Cobb Vice-President: Council Member Vivian Sanchez-Jones • Gun Violence Prevention Commission: Composed of at least one non-voting • Council Member, which may include the Mayor. A maximum of two non-voting Council Members may serve as liaisons. 1st Non-voting - Council Member Phazhon Nash City Council Committee Assignments January 6, 2025 Page 2 • Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission:• Council Representative -- Representative: Mayor Joseph Cobb • Legislative Committee: Composed of all Members of Council: Chair: Vice-Mayor Terry McGuire Vice-Chair: Council Member Peter Volosin • Mill Mountain Advisory Board: Mayor Joseph Cobb, as a non-voting ex-officio member. • Personnel Committee: Composed of the seven Members of Council.: Chair: Mayor Joseph Cobb Vice-Chair: Council Member Vivian Sanchez-Jones • Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority: Board of Commissioners Council Liaisons Liaison: Council Member Phazhon Nash Alternate Liaison: Council Member Nick Hagen • Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee: Representative: Vice-Mayor Terry McGuire • Roanoke Valley Area Transportation Planning Organization: Two Elected Official Representatives 1st Representative: Council Member Peter Volosin 2nd Representative: Vice-Mayor Terry McGuire • Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission: Two Elected Official Representatives 1st Representative: Council Member Peter Volosin 2nd Representative: Vice-Mayor Terry McGuire F - • • City.Council Committee Assignments January-6, 2025 Page 3 • • Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee: Representative: Mayor Joseph Cobb Alternate Representative: Council Member Vivian Sanchez-Jones • Total Action for Progress Board of Directors: Elected_Official Representative. Representative: Council Member Phazhon.Nash • Virginia Career Works (CLEO): Representative: Mayor Joseph Cobb .. Alternate Representative: Vice-Mayor Terry McGuire • Virginia First Cities Coalition, Board of Directors: Representative: Mayor Joseph. Cobb • Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facilities Authority: Elected Official Representative. Representative: Council Member Nick Hagen • Virginia Municipal League .Community and Economic Development Policy Committee: Elected Official Representative. Representative: Council Member Peter Volosin • Virginia Municipal League Environmental Quality Policy Committee: Council Representative: Vice-Mayor Terry McGuire Staff Representative: (To be determined) • Virginia Municipal League Finance Policy Committee: Council Representative: Mayor Joseph Cobb - Staff Representative: (To be determined). City Council Committee Assignments January 6, 2025 Page 4 • Virginia Municipal League General Laws Committee: Council Representative: Council Member Nick Hagen Staff Representative: (To be determined) • Virginia Municipal League Human Development and Education Policy Committee: One Elected Official Representative Council Representative: Council Member Vivian Sanchez-Jones • Virginia Municipal League. Legislative. Committee: Elected Official Representative. Council Representative: Council Member Phazhon Nash • Virginia Municipal League Transportation Policy Committee: Council Representative: Council Member Peter Volosin Staff Representative: (To be determined) • Youth Services Citizen Board: . Elected Official Representative. Representative: Council Member Vivian Sanchez-Jones Sincerely, gwaf.14 Joseph L.Vobb Mayor JLC:cfm IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of January 2025. No. 43119-010725. A RESOLUTION establishing a meeting schedule for City Council commencing January 1, 2025, and terminating December 31, 2025. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. This resolution establishes a schedule of regular meetings for City Council commencing January 1, 2025, and terminating December 31, 2025. 2. City Council shall hold regular meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month, at the following times of commencement: (a) . Unless otherwise provided by resolution-of Council, each regular meeting on the first Monday in each month shall commence at 9:00 a.m. for the conduct of informal meetings, work sessions, or closed meetings. Thereafter, Council shall take up the regular agenda at 2:00 p.m. Council may recess between the 9:00 a.m. session and the 2:00 p.m. session. The organizational meeting of City Council on the first meeting in January 2025, shall commence at 2:00 p.m. and immediately following, Council shall take up the regular agenda. (b) Unless otherwise provided by resolution of Council, each regular meeting on the third Monday in each month shall commence at 2:00 p.m. for the conduct of regular business. The second meeting of each month shall be recessed upon the completion of all business except the conduct of public hearings, and such meeting shall be reconvened at 7:00 p.m. on the same day for the conduct of public hearings. 3. When any regularly scheduled Monday meeting shall fall on a holiday of the City, such meeting shall be held on Tuesday next following. 4. All regular meetings of City Council shall be held in the Council Chamber, Room 450,of the Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building,unless otherwise provided by resolution of Council, with the exception of the 9:00 a.m. session of the regular meeting on September 2, 2025, which location has yet to be determined by the School Board, however, the meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m., and after recess, reconvene at Council Chamber. 5. City Council may prescribe a day or time other than that established by this resolution or a meeting place other than that established by this resolution by adoption of a resolution establishing a new meeting day,place or time. City Council shall cause a copy of such resolution to be posted adjacent to the door of the Council Chamber and inserted in a newspaper having general circulation in the City at least seven days prior to the date of the meeting at such amended day,time or place. 6. This Resolution shall have no application to special meetings of City Council called pursuant to Section 10 of the City Charter. ATTEST: �' City Clerk, �� Roanoke City Council Meeting Schedule / Conferences (Dates Subject to Change) Date Time Meeting Type Location Wednesday, January 1, 2025 City Holiday Tuesday, January 7, 2025 2:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting Council Chamber Wednesday, January 8, 2025 VML Elected Officials Conference Richmond, Virginia Monday, January 20, 2025 City Holiday Tuesday, January 21, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber FY 2025-2026 Budget Planning Work Session Tuesday, January 21, 2025 7:00 p.m. Public Hearings Council Chamber Thursday, January 30, 2025 VML Local Government Day Richmond, Virginia Monday, February 3, 2025 9:00 a.m. Council Briefings Council Chamber FY 2025-2026 Budget Planning Work Session Monday, February 3, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Monday, February 17, 2025 City Holiday Tuesday, February 18, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber FY 2025-2056 Budget Planning Work Session Tuesday, February 18, 2025 7:00 p.m. Public Hearings Council Chamber Monday, March 3, 2025 9:00 a.m. Joint Meeting with Council Chamber Roanoke City School Board, Council Briefings, and FY 2025-2066 Budget Planning Work Session Monday, March 3, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Wednesday, March 5, 2025 4:00 p.m. Audit Committee Council Conference Room Date Time Meeting Type Location March 10-12, 2025 NLC Congressional City Conference Washington, DC Monday, March 17, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Monday, March 17, 2025 7:00 p.m. Public Hearings Council Chamber Monday, March 24, 2025 2:00 p.m. FY 2025-2026 Special Council Chamber Session: Recommended Budget Monday, April 7, 2025 9:00 a.m. Joint Meeting with Council Chamber Architectural Review Board and Council Briefings _ Monday, April 7, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Monday, April 21, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Monday, April 21, 2025 7:00 p.m. Public Hearings Council Chamber Monday, April21, 2025 7:10 p.m. Public Hearing on Council Chamber Recommended Budget and Tax Rates Monday, May 5, 2025 9:00 a.m. Joint Meeting with Council Chamber Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Council Briefings, and Budget Session Monday, May 5, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Monday, May 12, 2025 2:00 p.m. Council Budget Adoption Council Chamber Monday, May 19, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Monday, May 19, 2025 7:00 p.m. Public Hearings Council Chamber Monday, May 26, 2025 City Holiday Monday, June 2, 2025 9:00 a.m. Joint Meeting with Board of Council Chamber Zoning Appeals and Council Briefings Monday, June 2, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Wednesday, June 4, 2025 4:00 p.m. Audit Committee Council Conference Room Monday, June 16, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber 2 Date Time Meeting Type Location Monday, June 16, 2025 7:00 p.m. Public Hearings Council Chamber Thursday, June 19, 2025 City Holiday Friday, July 4, 2025 City Holiday Monday, July 7, 2025 9:00 a.m. Joint Meeting with City Council Chamber Planning Commission and Council Briefings Monday, July 7, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Monday, July 21, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Monday, July 21, 2025 7:00 p.m. Public Hearings Council Chamber Monday, August 4, 2025 9:00 a.m. Joint Meeting with Council Chamber Economic Development Authority and Council Briefings Monday, August 4, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Monday, August 18, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Monday, August 18, 2025 7:00 p.m. Public Hearings Council Chamber August 2025 Mayor's State of the City Address TBD Monday, September 1, 2025 City Holiday Tuesday, September 2, 2025 9:00 a.m. Joint Meeting with Council Chamber Roanoke City School Board, Legislative Committee Meeting, and Council Briefings Tuesday, September 2, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Wednesday, September 3, 2025 4:00 p.m. Audit Committee Council Conference Room Monday, September 25, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Monday, September 25, 2025 7:00 p.m. Public Hearings Council Chamber Monday, October 6, 2025 9:00 a.m. Legislative Committee Council Chamber Meeting and Council Briefings 3 Date Time Meeting Type Location Monday, October 6, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber October 11-14, 2025 VML Annual Conference Roanoke, Virginia Monday, October 13, 2025 City Holiday Monday, October 21, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Monday, October 21, 2025 7:00 p.m. Public Hearings Council Chamber Monday, November 3, 2025 9:00 a.m. Legislative Committee Council Chamber Meeting and Council Briefings Monday, November 3, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Tuesday, November 4, 2025 City Holiday Tuesday, November 11, 2025 City Holiday Monday, November 17, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Monday, November 17, 2025 7:00 p.m. Public Hearings Council Chamber November 19-22, 2025 National League of Cities City Summit Salt Lake City, Utah Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Half Day City Holiday Thursday, November 27, 2025 City Holiday Friday, November 28, 2025 City Holiday Monday, December 1, 2025 9:00 a.m. Council Briefings Council Chamber Monday, December 1, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Monday, December 15, 2025 1:00 p.m. Audit Committee Council Conference Room Monday, December 15, 2025 2:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chamber Monday, December 15, 2025 7:00 p.m. Public Hearings Council Chamber Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Half Day City Holiday Thursday, December 25, 2025 City Holiday 4 Date Time Meeting Type Location Friday, December 26, 2025 City Holiday 5 CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 452 ' #' Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 ==� Telephone: (540)853-2444 Fax:(540)853-1145 E-mail: MAYOR@ROANOKEVA.GOV JOSEPH L.COBB Mayor January 6, 2025 The Honorable Vice-Mayor McGuire and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Vice-Mayor McGuire 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 can be found online at www.roanokeva.gov/citycouncil. Sincerely, CrIti4Na..-841' Joseph L. Cobb Mayor JLC:ctw CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 452 i) Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 rTelephone: (540)853-2444 Fax:(540)853-1145 E-mail: MAYOR@ROANOKEVA.GOV JOSEPH L.COBB Mayor January 6, 2025 The Honorable Vice-Mayor McGuire and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Vice-Mayor McGuire and Members of Council: This is to request a Closed Meeting to discuss the process for selection of a candidate for the interim City Council Member position, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Sincerely, • gale/6 Joseph L.Leobb Mayor JLC:ctw CITY OF ROANOKE rY ' CITY COUNCIL 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 452 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 �. qif� Telephone: (540)853-2541 T , Fax: (540)853-1145 SHERMAN P.LEA,SR. E-mail: mayor@roanokeva.gov Council Members Mayor Joseph L.Cobb Beverly T.Fitzpatrick,Jr. Stephanie Moon Reynolds Vivian Sanchez-Jones Peter J.Volosin Patricia White-Boyd December 30, 2024 The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr. and Members of Roanoke City Council do Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC, City Clerk Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, VA 24011 RE: Resignation as Member of City Council Dear Mayor Lea, Members of Council, and Clerk McCoy: The election having been certified by the Court and therefore having been elected as the Mayor for the City of Roanoke beginning January 1, 2025, I hereby submit my resignation as a Member of Roanoke City Council effective December 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm EDT. Thank you. • Sincerely, ��w r Jo eP h L. Gobb cc: Dr. Lydia Patton, Interim City Manager Timothy R. Spencer, City Attorney Troy A. Harmon, Municipal Auditor J __ CITY OF ROANOKE ` -Ar t'.- -- . OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK y i, 32 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 u.K-` ' =.'1 " Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540)853-2541 "_ Fax: (540)853-1145 CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk RUTH VISUETE PEREZ Assistant Deputy City Clerk January 13, 2025 Chris Parker Director of Human Resources Roanoke, Virginia - Dear Mr. Parker: This is to advise you that Carla Terry has qualified as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission to fill the unexpired term of office of Milton Hardy, Sr., ending June 30, 2025. , Sincerely, , ....,ee.edz.el,,.g..; yyLd_dey." Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk , s Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Carla Terry, 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 member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission to fill the unexpired term of office of Milton Hardy, Sr., ending June 30, 2025, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) CARLA TE Y The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Carla Terry this/g y of\.� `'a/2024. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court Pepv-ty, Clerk R y ti' , 0 -' , , CITY OF ROANOKE -:"P-1£` ,, .-� ° OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ' lt',- 'ti. ' E/ 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 { O Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 `v ' c3 r' Telephone: (540)E53 2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk RUTH VISUETE PEREZ Assistant Deputy City Clerk January 13, 2025 Jennifer Sorrels Board Secretary Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Sorrels: This is to advise you that Vickie Meeks Miller has qualified as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Sharon Tolliver-Hardy ending November 30, 2026. Sincerely, 066elid_. ,k. ViNe--601-d, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Vickie Meeks Miller, 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 member of the Human Services Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of office of Sharon Toliver-Hardy ending November 30, 2026, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) VICKIE KS MIL R The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Vickie Meeks Miller this/3iay ofk eern 2024. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court By °kali TDe/70#UxClerk c' _ CITY OF ROANOKE - .--fks: - OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK y, 0 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 *� I--C- Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 ,• Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk RUTH VISUETE PEREZ Assistant Deputy City Clerk January 13, 2025 Emily Clark Board Secretary Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Clark: This is to advise you that Byron Hamlar has qualified as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals to replace Betty Jean Wolfe for a three-year term of office commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2027. Sincerely, 0.e.ex-ee d-; Itn--57 Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Byron Hamlar, 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 member of the Board of Zoning Appeals to replace Betty Jean Wolfe for a three-year term of office commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2027; according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) ,... ------7---/ ‘....-- ".#7"7- 1 BYRON HAMLAR (._.jo The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Byron Hamlar this/ day of /Y 2024. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court ‘_yj3---)10--it2) i ' ) A 1 1 z[ lerk he v ,, y , CITY OF ROANOKE �"'" ';'; -: OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK : Y, pyi4. Y 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 ? - Telephone: (540)853-2541 ~ '� = Fax: (540)853-1145 CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk RUTH VISUETE PEREZ Assistant Deputy City Clerk January 13, 2025 Emily.Clark Board Secretary Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Clark: This is to advise you that John Black has qualified as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission to fill the unexpired term of office of James Davis ending June 30, 2026. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, John Black, 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 member of the Roanoke Arts Commission to fill the unexpired term of office of James Davis ending June 30, 2026, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) (///2,1:Z)le-Gc)(--- HN BLACK The foregoingoa h of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by John Black this) l t•.�ay o 2024. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court y ,� pet Clerk ' ,- CITY OF ROANOKE - - OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK • 4fg` ! 215 Church Avenue,S.W.,Suite 456 Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536 ►`r a Telephone: (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 CECELIA F.MCCOY,CMC E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov CECELIA T.WEBB,CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk RUTH VISUETE PEREZ Assistant Deputy City Clerk January 13, 2025 Angie O'Brien Board Secretary Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. O'Brien: This is to advise you that Joshua Johnson has qualified as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission to fill the unexpired term of office of Dr. Eric Anderson ending March 31, 2025. Sincerely, ‘4: V)41-(-61-r‘ Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Joshua Johnson, 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 member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission to fill the unexpired term of office of Dr. Eric Anderson ending March 31, 2025, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) SHUA J HNSON The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to,-and subscribed before me-by Joshua Johnson this /2 b(day of ,944, 2024. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court By /� 474s', Clerk COUNCIL BRIEFING MEMORANDUM To: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council CC: Honorable Ryan LaFountain, Commissioner of the Revenue Dr. Lydia Pettis Patton, Interim City Manager Angela O'Brien, Assistant City Manager c•o_aret A. Lindsey, Director of Finance Fro . e yin C. Bratton, Director of Real Estate Valuation Date: January 6, 2025 Subject: 2025—2026 Real Estate Assessment Projections Attached below is the Real Estate Assessment projection for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, along with related general reassessment information. Property values are projected to increase 7.59% due to general reassessment and an additional 0.64% from new construction activity. This results in a total projected increase in the gross tax base of 8.23%, effective July 1,2025. Annual Reassessment Gross Taxable Value July 1,2024 $10,678,638,700 2025 Reassessment Increase $810,151,300 7.59% Subtotal $11,488,790,000 New Construction(Building Permits) New Construction(BP's from July-Dec,2024) $47,839,400 Estimated Additional New Construction(BP's Jan-June, 2025) $20,898,200 Total Estimated New Construction(July'24—June '25) $68,737,600 0.64% Total Estimated Gross.Taxable Value July 1,2025 $11,557,527,600 8.23% Additional Notes: Exempt Properties: Values for exempt properties are not included in the above figures. Appeals Process: The Board of Equalization is expected to begin hearing appeals in March. The analysis will be reviewed and finalized after appeals are completed and prior to the required public notification and hearing on the tax rate. • 2025 REASSESSMENT NEW CONSTRUCTION FY 24-25 FY 25-26 %CHG RESIDENTIAL $55,941,500 $30,062,900 -46% COMMERCIAL $41,308,900 $38,674,700 -6% Totals $97,250,400 $68,737,600 -29% CERTIFIED VALUE (less new construction) • 7/24 Beginning 7/25 Projected %CHG Land Book Reassessment RESIDENTIAL $7,358,938,800 $8,101,656,000 10.09% COMMERCIAL $3,319,699,900 $3,387,134,000 2.03% Totals $10,678,638,700 $11,488,790,000 7.59% Additional Notes: This does not include public service corporation properties assessed by the State Corporation Commission,railway properties assessed by the State Department of Taxation, and exempt properties. TAX RELIEF INCENTIVES CONVERTED TO ASSESSED VALUE CATEGORY FY 23-24 FY 24-25 Agricultural Land Use $3,535,000 $3,541,300 Elderly/Disabled Tax Freeze $32,438,511 $42,351,384 Leaseholds $26,915,295 $26,958,256 Rehabs $127,878,416 $122,620,092 Energy $41,056 $45,089 Solar $382,170 $629,425 Veterans $49,850,615 $63,766,990 Additional Notes: Categories estimated based on historical parameters due to current transition in software and new report development. TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS The City of Roanoke offers several tax relief programs to assist eligible residents: 1. Elderly Tax Freeze Purpose: Stabilizes property taxes for elderly homeowners by freezing the assessed value. Eligibility: • Age: 65+years. • Residency: Principal residence. • Income: Combined gross income< $51,200 (excludes $4,000 from other residents and $7,500 of disability income). • Net Worth: Combined net worth<$160,000 (excluding the home's value). Application Period: April 1 —May 31. 2. Disability Tax Relief Program Purpose: Provides property tax relief for homeowners with permanent disabilities by freezing the assessed value. Eligibility: • Disability Status: Must certify total,permanent disability(under 65 years old). • Residency: Principal residence. • Income: Combined gross income<$51,200 (same exclusions as Elderly Tax Freeze). • Net Worth: Combined net worth<$160,000 (excluding the home's value). Application Period: April 1 —May 31. 3.Veterans Tax Relief Program Purpose: Exempts property taxes for qualified disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. Eligibility: • Veteran Status: 100% service-connected,permanent, and total disability (certified by VA). • Residency: Principal residence. • Surviving Spouse: Eligible if unmarried and residing in the home. Application: Apply anytime during the year. For applications or more details,contact the Commissioner of Revenue's Office at 540-853-2523 or visit roanokeva.gov. IMPORTANT DATES Date Significance January 6 Reassessment Notices Mailed to Property Owners February 5 Deadline for Appealing an Assessment to the Office of Real Estate Valuation March Board of Equalization Begins Accepting Appeals April 5 Payment Date for Second Installment of Real Estate Tax Bills TBD Deadline for Appealing an Assessment to the Board of Equalization TBD Board of Equalization Public Hearing Dates(Commercial Properties Only) May 31 Deadline for Filing Elderly/Disabled Tax Freeze Application TBD Board of Equalization Public Hearing Dates July 1 Effective Date of Real Estate Tax Assessments July 1-June 30 City/s Fiscal Year&Tax Year October 5 Payment Date for First Installment of Real Estate Tax Bills IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 7th day of January 2025. No. 43120-010725. A RESOLUTION directing the City Attorney to petition the Circuit Court to issue an order confirming that the remaining members of City Council for the City of Roanoke are authorized to appoint a qualified voter from the City at large within 45 days of the office becoming vacant to fill the council seat vacated by Joseph L. Cobb for the remaining portion of his unexpired term through December 31,2026; as provided in §4, Charter of the City of Roanoke, and Virginia Code §24.2-226. WHEREAS, Joseph L. Cobb was elected as Mayor of the City of Roanoke; WHEREAS,Joseph L. Cobb still had two years remaining on his term as a council member for the City of Roanoke: WHEREAS,Joseph L. Cobb had to resign his seat on council to accept the position of Mayor for the City of Roanoke; WHEREAS,Joseph L. Cobb resigned as a council member for the City of Roanoke effective 11:59 pm on December 31, 2024 ("Date of Resignation"); WHEREAS,Mr. Cobb's term of office as a council member is set to expire on December 31,2026; WHEREAS,Virginia Code §24.2-228 states that when a vacancy occurs in a local governing body "the remaining members of the body or board,respectively,within 45 days of the office becoming vacant, may appoint a qualified voter of the election district in which the vacancy occurred to fill the vacancy": and WHEREAS, the remaining members of Council are desirous of filling the council seat vacated by Joseph L. Cobb for the remainder of his unexpired term, through December 31, 2026. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Council hereby directs the City Attorney to Petition the Circuit Court asking that the Court issue an order confirming that the remaining members of City Council for the City of Roanoke are authorized to appoint a qualified voter from the City at large within 45 days of the office becoming vacant to fill the council seat vacated by Joseph L. Cobb for the remainder of his term as a council member, through December 31, 2026. ATTEST: City Clerk. if , . f\; VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE : IN RE: Filling a vacancy on the C L /j - Roanoke.City Council with a term of January 1, 2023 Case No. through December 31,2024 ORDER This cause is before the Court upon a petition filed by the City of Roanoke ("the City"), by counsel,pursuant to the provisions of Virginia Code §§24.2-226 and 24.2-228. Upon consideration of the petition,of any exhibits presented,and of the information furnished by counsel for the City,the Court makes the following findings: 1. That having been elected as Mayor of the City of Roanoke, Joseph L. Cobb resigned his seat as-a member of City Council of the City of Roanoke ("City of Roanoke") on December 30, 2024, effective on December 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm. 2. The council seat vacated by Joseph L. Cobb had a term from January 1,2023 through December 31,2026. 3. The next following regular councilmanic election for the council seat vacated by Joseph L. Cobb is set for November 3, 2026. 4. Since the term of the Council seat vacated by Joseph L.Cobb is set to expire on December 31, 2026, a special election is not required, sµa..6`1- io VD- Co.k. 02e Ce3 . 5. Pursuant to Virginia Code§24.2-228, when a vacancy occurs in a local governing body "the remaining members of the body or board,respectively,within 45 days of the office becoming vacant, may appoint a qualified voter of the election district in which the vacancy occurred to fill the vacancy." .P2/1— Page 1 of 3 6. Section 4 of the City of Roanoke Charter,states that vacancies in the council shall be filled for the remaining portion of the unexpired term within 30 days by a majority vote of the remaining members of council. 7. Virginia Code§24.2-226C specifically provides: Notwithstanding any provision of law or charter to the contrary, when an interim appointment to a vacancy in any governing body or elected school board has been made by the remaining members thereof,no election to fill the vacancy shall be ordered or held if the general election at which it is to be called is scheduled in the year in which the term expires. 8. City Council adopted Resolution No. 43120-010625, on January 7, 2025, directing the. City Attorney to petition this Court to issue an order confirming that the remaining members of City Council for the City of Roanoke are authorized to appoint a qualified voter from the City at large within 45 days of the office becoming vacant to fill the remaining portion of the unexpired term the council seat vacated by Joseph L. Cobb; as provided in §4,Charter of the City of Roanoke,and Virginia Code§24.2- 226. . 9. City Council desires to appoint a qualified voter from the City at large within 45 days of the office becoming vacant to fill the remaining portion of the unexpired term the council seat vacated by Joseph L. Cobb for the remainder of his unexpired term through December 31,2026. Upon consideration whereof, and in accordance with Virginia-Code §§24.2-226 and 24.2-228, and §4 of the Charter for the City of Roanoke, the Court ADJUDGES, ORDERS and DECREES as follows: 1. That the remaining members of City Council for the City of Roanoke are hereby authorized to appoint a qualified voter from the City at large within 45 days of the office becoming vacant to fill the remaining portion of the unexpired term the council seat vacated by Joseph L. Cobb, through December 31, 2026; as provided in §4, Charter of the City of Roanoke, and Virginia Code §24.2-226. Page 2 of 3 2. And, nothing further remaining"to be done, the Clerk shall remove this matter from the docket,and place it among the ended causes, furnishing certified copies to the City Attorney. ENTER:This 87lay of ,Qn ,2025. AJud Cd(- 651k3L) I ask for this: Timoth . S cer,. City rn (VSB#26532) 215 Church Avenue,464 Municipal Building Roanoke,VA 24011 (540)853-2431 . • A TRUE COPY-TESTE BRENDAS.HAMIL CLERK BY: lQ.t _" DC ELECTRONIC CE IFICATION MACE. PURSUANT TO 517.1-258.3:2 • • Page3of3 . CiRC lT COURT . Rec ' ed Ord Jom In CND CI ❑ On JAN -9 2025.. AA.. 0._.‘ A De' Cie' City of Roanoke Regarding the decree or order to we this stamp is affixed.l certify that c:- I delivered a certified copy to: pep Clerk cuit Co rt.City of Roanoke