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REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. |
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ROLL CALL
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Present:
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Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
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Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor
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Tim Bohen, Councilmember
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Harry Greene, Councilmember
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Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
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Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
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Steve Solomon, Councilmember
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Councilmember Solomon led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings. |
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COUNCIL REPORTS
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Mayor Winfield extended a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and provided a few COVID-19 safety guidelines for the holiday season. |
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TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
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Town Manager Mary Jacobs reported the following information:
- Town has reduced lane fees for all swim teams through the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Town staff will meet with Pima County representatives to determine if there would be a safe way to accommodate swim meets at the Aquatic Center during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Update on the OVsafesteps program
- Public feedback was welcomed on the Parks concept plans and could be provided via the new "Discuss" feature on the Town's website
- The annual tree lighting will not be held this year as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance will hold a virtual tree lighting and arts festival from December 1st through December 5, 2020
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
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Mayor Winfield reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted.
Mayor Winfield provided the guidelines for participation in the Town Council's Regular Session
Zoom meeting. |
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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There were no informational items. |
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CALL TO AUDIENCE
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Oro Valley resident Michael Bilodeau voiced his concerns regarding the new Zoom meeting format.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding Mr. Bilodeau's concerns.
Mayor Winfield re-opened the Call to Audience item
Oro Valley resident Bill Sugars voiced his concerns regarding the new Zoom meeting format.
Oro Valley resident Mr. McLaughlin voiced his concerns regarding the new Zoom meeting format.
Oro Valley resident Mr. Bean voiced his concerns regarding the new Zoom meeting format.
Oro Valley resident Judy Davis spoke regarding the importance of Council knowing how many people participated in the meetings.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the new Zoom meeting format concerns. |
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PRESENTATIONS
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Presentation - Youth Art Program by the Arts and Culture Ambassadors
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Arts and Cultural Ambassador Shasha Case introduced the pieces of artwork via video which were created by students from Innovation Academy. |
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Presentation - Maria Vianey Valdez-Cardenas of the U.S. Census Bureau
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Ms. Maria Vianey Valdez-Cardenas of the U.S. Census Bureau presented an overview of the 2020 U.S. Census response statistics. |
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Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff. |
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Proclamation - Small Business Saturday
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Mayor Winfield proclaimed November 28, 2020 as Small Business Saturday in the Town of Oro Valley and urged the residents of our community, and communities across the country, to support small businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday and throughout the year.
Oro Valley resident and President of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Dave Perry accepted the proclamation. |
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Presentation and possible discussion of the Town's Fiscal Year 2020/21 financial update through September 2020
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Town of Oro Valley Finance and Budget Administrator Wendy Gomez present the Fiscal Year 2020/21 Financial Update Through September 2020 and included the following:
- General Fund Revenues
- General Fund Expenditures
- General Fund
- Highway Fund
- Community Center Fund
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding Presentation item #4. |
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CONSENT AGENDA
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Minutes - November 4, 2020
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Councilmember Solomon inquired if the new Zoom meeting format could be switched back to the previous version to address constituent concerns.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the Zoom meeting format.
Town Manager Mary Jacobs stated she would provide the Council with a full report on the Zoom meeting format change. |