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September 21, 2026 Final
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Agenda — 29 items

  1. Grayson Coates, appeared before Council and spoke regarding blanket eviction bans for individuals with prior evictions or judgments.Danny Clawson, appeared before Council in support of collective bargaining for the Roanoke Firefighters Association.Duane Howard, appeared before Council and thanked Mayor Cobb for touring southeast with him. Mr. Howard requested assistance in addressing homeless encampments and abandoned vehicles in the area. He stated that the police are not enforcing violations.<br><br>Chris Craft, appeared before Council and expressed opposition to data centers, the purchase of the Old Monterey Golf Course, and the proposed LD Cyrus Builders Inc. apartment development.Sylvia King, appeared before Council and thanked Council for working with Walmart to construct bus shelters at the Valley View location. She also raised concerns about Route 15 and its distance from Walmart, stating that the walk is difficult, especially during inclement weather.Christopher Tyler Breeding, appeared before Council and asked that the street design guidelines be updated to reflect current national standards on a defined timeline, including protected bike lane designs and the All Ages and Abilities standard. Eric Michael, appeared before Council and requested a referendum on automated license plate readers to allow voters to decide whether the technology should be used.
  2. A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of Byron L. Hamlar as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals, effective immediately.
  3. DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE VALUATION: None.
  4. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by <span data-teams="true" id="isPasted">Mayor Cobb.
  5. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by <span data-teams="true" id="isPasted">Mayor Joseph L. Cobb.
  6. <strong>Certification of Closed Meeting. (7-0)</strong>
  7. Reports of qualification of Kenneth Wilkerson as a member of the Towing Advisory Board for a three-year term of office, commencing November 1, 2026, and ending October 31, 2029; and Brittney Flowers as a member of the Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board to replace Danielle Johnson for a term of office ending December 31, 2026.
  8. Appropriation of funds as reimbursement to the City Treasurer as a Licensed Agency of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - DMV Select Program.Adopted Ordinance No. 43468-092126. (7-0)
  9. Proclamation declaring the week of September 17 - 23, 2026 as Fishburn Legacy Week.<br><strong>Mayor Cobb presented the proclamation to representatives of Friends of Mountain View and the Fishburn family.
  10. Proclamation declaring the week of September 17–23, 2026, as Constitution Week.<br><strong>Mayor Cobb presented the proclamation to representatives of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
  11. <strong>A moment of silence was called by Mayor Joseph L. Cobb.
  12. The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Jen Raffensperger, Pastor, Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke.
  13. Inquiries and/or comments by the Mayor and Members of City Council. None.
  14. <span style="margin-left:0in;">A communication from the City Manager requesting that City Council convene in a closed meeting for the purpose of discussing possible disposition of property in the Southwest part of the City, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia, (1950), as amended.
  15. <span style="margin-left:0in;">A communication from the City Manager requesting that City Council convene in a closed meeting for the purpose of discussing possible disposition of property in the Northwest part of the City, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia, (1950), as amended.Withdrawn
  16. A communication from Mayor Joseph L. Cobb requesting that City Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the Council's Code of Conduct and Ethics, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
  17. Adoption of an Ordinance amending and reordaining Section 2-316, <u>Youth athletics review board</u>, Article XIV, <u>Authorities, boards, commissions and committees generally</u>, Chapter 2, <u>Administration</u>, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979) as amended.Adopted Ordinance No. 43473-092126. (6-1, Vice-Mayor McGuire voted no.)
  18. A communication from the City Attorney requesting that City Council convene in a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel concerning the disposition of City real property in the Northwest part of the City, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(8), Code of Virginia, (1950), as amended.
  19. Acceptance and Appropriation for the 2027 Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for highway safety grant - Alcohol.Adopted Ordinance No. 43470-092126. (7-0)
  20. Acceptance and Appropriation of the Roanoke FY26 Safer Communities Program Grant.Adopted Ordinance No. 43469-092126. (7-0)
  21. Acceptance and Appropriation for the 2027 Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for highway safety grant - Police Traffic Services.Adopted Ordinance No. 43471-092126. (7-0)
  22. Acceptance and Appropriation of the 2025 BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.Adopted Ordinance No. 43472-092126. (7-0)
  23. A communication from the City Attorney requesting that City Council convene in a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel requiring the provision of legal advice by the City Attorney regarding the City's rights, obligations, and risks under applicable Virginia statutes governing employee relations, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(8), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
  24. COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER.The City Manager offered the following comments:Gilmer Traffic Calming ProjectStaff recently joined community volunteers and local artists for the Gilmer Traffic Calming Project, preparing five sites and completing the first of five planned street murals. The first mural honors the Star City Medical Society and the legacy of Black medical professionals who served Roanoke during the Jim Crow era, and the project has already brought residents together to talk about both the history and future of Gilmer Avenue.<br><br><strong>Pickleball Signs</strong><br>Our Park Maintenance staff have completed the installation of pickleball signs and equipment boxes at four neighborhood parks—Shrine Hill, Belmont, Raleigh Court, and Eureka. Beginning September 15, players at these locations are required to use quieter pickleballs, and the City is providing those balls at the courts to help players make the transition while keeping the courts enjoyable for nearby residents.<br><br><strong>Employee Passing</strong><br>I also want to take a moment to recognize the unexpected passing of a valued member of our Parks and Recreation team. Anthony Caudle was a highly experienced member of our Urban Forestry staff who brought tremendous knowledge, professionalism, and expertise to his work caring for Roanoke’s urban forest, and he will be deeply missed by his colleagues and the many people he served.
  25. <strong>Kathleen Wooley, appeared before Council and spoke in support of collective bargaining for City employees. Brittany Deaton, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to data centers. Jonathan Gros, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to data centers. <br><br>Michelle Derrico, appeared before Council and spoke in support of environmental stewardship of Wood Haven Park. Michelle Brooks, appeared before Council and spoke in support of collective bargaining for the Roanoke Firefighters Association.<br><br>Clayton Ahuero, appeared before Council and spoke in support of collective bargaining for City employees.Owen McGuire, appeared before Council requesting that the remaining 15 acres of Fishburn Park land be designated as parkland and protected from development, and that the previously sold parcel and cottage be repurchased and restored as parkland.Megan Lisle, appeared before Council and spoke in support of collective bargaining for the Roanoke Firefighters Association and opposition to data centers.Dr. Brenda Hale, appeared before Council and spoke about concerns over the conduct and disparaging comments made by Vice-Mayor McGuire toward the City Manager.Emperial Young, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to data centers. August Arzaga, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to data centers. Danny Clawson, appeared before Council spoke about substance abuse disorders among first responders and opposition to data centers.<br><br>Mark Burton, appeared before Council and asked questions regarding the greenhouse gas emissions report, while requesting a reconciliation of how the revenues from the one percent meals tax have been spent, including completed projects and the amount of funds spent on each project.Ben Verschoor, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to data centers. Jeff Leff, appeared before Council in support of collective bargaining for the Roanoke Firefighters Association and opposition to data centers. Dominic Harden, appeared before Council in support of collective bargaining for the Roanoke Firefighters Association and opposition to data centers.Joy Truskowski, appeared before Council in support of collective bargaining for the Roanoke Firefighters Association and opposition to data centers. <br><br>Willard Simpson, appeared before Council in support of collective bargaining for the Roanoke Firefighters Association.
  26. Repeal and replace Ordinance No. 43413-061526 approving and authorizing transfer of funds to local non-profit agencies recommended by the Human Services Advisory Board to correct an appropriation error.Adopted Ordinance No. 43474-092126. (7-0)
  27. Presentation of the Roanoke Firefighters Association to share information on collective bargaining. Todd Reighley, President, Spokesperson. (Sponsored by Council Members Sanchez-Jones and Nash)Received and filed.
  28. Receive citizen comments, prior to Council taking action to authorize General Obligation Bonds, a reimbursement request resolution and bond action timeline for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Plan projects as endorsed as part of the annual Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget adoption.Adopted Ordinance No. 43477-092126. (7-0)
  29. Request of LD Cyrus Builders Inc., to rezone the property located at 2717, 2719 and three parcels addressed as 0 Colonial Avenue SW; bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 1260313, 1260808, 1260807, 1260806, and 1260805, respectively, from MX, Mixed Use District and R-7, Residential District to RMF, Residential District with conditions and CN, Commercial Neighborhood with conditions. Daniel Cyrus, Agent, Spokesperson.Adopted Ordinance No. 43476-092126. (6-0, Council Member Hagen was not present when the vote was recorded.)

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