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MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR AND BUDGET STUDY SESSION MAY 5, 2021 ONLINE ZOOM MEETING

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
	Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor
	Tim Bohen, Councilmember
	Harry Greene, Councilmember
	Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
	Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
Absent:	Steve Solomon, Councilmember

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilmember Greene led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Councilmember Greene provided an update regarding the Stormwater Utility Commission.

Vice Mayor Barret recognized Senior Planner Michael Spaeth for his service to the Town of Oro Valley and congratulated him on his future endeavors.

Mayor Winfield provided an overview of the Arbor Day event that was held on April 30, 2021, and acknowledged the participants that helped to plant fourteen mesquite trees during this event.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT

Town Manager Mary Jacobs reported the following information:

Information regarding the FY 21/22 recommended Town Manager's Budget
Information on the OV Podcast
Update regarding the Lambert Lane pavement overlay project
Update regarding the Oracle Road pavement overlay schedule
Status update regarding the former Vistoso Golf Course

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Mayor Winfield re-organized the agenda as follows: Regular Session item #3 would be continued to a future Town Council meeting. All other agenda items would remain as posted.

Mayor Winfield provided the guidelines for participation in the Town Council's Regular and Budget Study Session Zoom meeting.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

Town of Oro Valley FY 20-21 financial update through February 2021.

A presentation will be made on the Town Council May 19th Regular Agenda for the March 2021 financials, therefore this item was for information only.

Town of Oro Valley FY 20/21 financial update through February 2021
(Please reference the attachments for the Town's monthly financial update)

A presentation will be made on the Town council May 19 regular agenda for the March 2021 financials, therefore this item is for information only.

CALL TO AUDIENCE

No comments were received.

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation to graduating Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Members

Mayor Winfield recognized the following outgoing Youth Advisory Council Members:

Mykaela Salvacion
Sebastian Colondres
Maximus Mendez
Sydney Enos
Hannah Haskins

CONSENT AGENDA

Councilmember Jones-Ivey requested that item (E) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.

Minutes - April 21, 2021

Resolution No. (R)21-16, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) among Pima County, Town of Marana, City of South Tucson, Town of Sahuarita, Pascua Yaqui Nation, the Tucson Airport Authority and the Town of Oro Valley Police Department for the formation, implementation, deployment, equipping, governance and maintenance of a Regional Mobile Field Force Team

Approval of appointment(s) to the Historic Preservation Commission

Resolution No. (R)21-17, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Regional Transportation Authority of Pima County and the Town of Oro Valley for funding of construction of improvements to Oracle Road wildlife fencing

Resolution No. (R)21-18, designating David Gephart as Chief Fiscal Officer, authorized to submit the Town's Annual Expenditure Limitation Report (AELR) to the Auditor General


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to approve Consent Agenda Items (A) through (D) and (F).

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)

Approval of a proposed two-building expansion to the existing Oro Vista apartments located southeast of the La Canada Drive and Lambert Lane intersection adjacent to Noble Hops:

Item A: Revised Master Development Plan, proposed Conceptual Site Plan, and proposed Conceptual Landscape Plan

Item B: Proposed Conceptual Architecture

Councilmember Jones-Ivey requested clarification on Consent Agenda item (E).

Planning Manager Bayer Vella provided clarification regarding item (E).

Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff, Mark Highlen and Skip Niemiec regarding item (E).


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to approve item (A) the revised master development plan, conceptual site plan and conceptual landscape plan for the proposed Oro Vista Apartment expansion, located southeast of the La Cañada Drive and Lambert Lane intersection, based on the finding that the proposal complies with the Zoning Code.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve item (B) the conceptual architecture for the proposed Oro Vista Apartment expansion, located southeast of the La Cañada Drive and Lambert Lane intersection, based on the finding that the proposal complies with the Zoning Code.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)

REGULAR AGENDA

ORDINANCE NO. (O)21-05, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO BROADEN THE USE OF THE REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE 0.5% INCREASE TO THE TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX ENACTED BY ORDINANCE NO. (O)14-17 ON DECEMBER 17, 2014

This item was continued from the April 21st Town Council meeting and was requested by Mayor Winfield and Vice Mayor Barrett.

Vice Mayor Barrett provided the following information regarding item #1 and included the following:

1/2 Cent Tax Collection - by Year
Contracted Golf Operator 1/2 Cent Tax Subsidy
Projected Operating Subsidy
Potential Bond
Proposal
Example: $21M Bond Financing Proposal

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1.


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Tim Bohen to approve Ordinance No. (O)21-05, broadening the use of the revenue resulting from the 0.5% increase to the Transaction Privilege Tax enacted by Ordinance No. (O)14-17 on December 17, 2014. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1.

Other:

Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Tim Bohen to approve Ordinance No. (O)21-05, broadening the use of the revenue resulting from the 0.5% increase to the Transaction Privilege Tax enacted by Ordinance No. (O)14-17 on December 17, 2014.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)

SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEM #1, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE FUTURE USE OF THE BROADENED 0.5% SALES TAX COLLECTIONS, INCLUDING THE POTENTIAL BOND FINANCING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION, GOLF, AND COMMUNITY CENTER CAPITAL PROJECTS, AND/OR OTHER USES AS DETERMINED BY COUNCIL

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.

The following individuals spoke in support of item #2

Oro Valley resident Rosa Dailey
Oro Valley resident Anna Clark
Oro Valley resident Rich Molnar
Oro Valley resident Tom Stegman
Oro Valley resident Teresa Marrow
Oro Valley resident Jack Stinnett
Oro Valley resident Richard Beam
Oro Valley resident Tom Sheehy
Oro Valley resident Fred Narcaroti
Oro Valley resident Shirl Lamonna
Oro Valley resident Don McGann
Oro Valley resident Jeanna Buckner
Oro Valley resident Cynthia Wicker


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to direct staff to include bond financing for capital projects utilizing the 0.5% sales tax that exceeds the amount needed to operate the Canada, Conquistador and Pusch Ridge golf courses, Community Center and tennis courts, per prior Town Council direction in the upcoming budget, according to the following criteria: At least 50% be allocated towards Naranja Park. The remainder shall be allocated towards exterior community center/golf course improvements, Steam Pump Ranch improvements and allocations toward Amphitheater School District partnership, multi-use paths and/or other high priority needs. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.

Other:

Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to direct staff to include bond financing for capital projects utilizing the 0.5% sales tax that exceeds the amount needed to operate the Canada, Conquistador and Pusch Ridge golf courses, Community Center and tennis courts, per prior Town Council direction in the upcoming budget, according to the following criteria: At least 50% be allocated towards Naranja Park. The remainder shall be allocated towards exterior community center/golf course improvements, Steam Pump Ranch improvements and allocations toward Amphitheater School District partnership, multi-use paths and/or other high priority needs.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RESUMING IN-PERSON COUNCIL MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND RESTORING THE PUBLIC'S ZOOM MEETING ACCESS TO VIEW ALL PARTICIPANTS (continued from April 21, 2021 Town Council meeting)

This item was continued to a future Town Council meeting.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

No future agenda items were requested.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR SESSION


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to adjourn the Regular Session at 7:50 p.m.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)

Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 7:51 p.m.

Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

BUDGET STUDY SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Winfield called the Budget Study Session to order at 8:01 p.m.

BUDGET STUDY SESSION AGENDA

PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE FY 21/22 TOWN MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED BUDGET

Town Manager Mary Jacobs presented the FY 21/22 Town Manager's Recommended Budget and included the following:

Overview
FY 21/22 Budget Timeline

Chief Financial Officer Dave Gephart provided an overview of the proposed FY 21/22 budget and included the following:

Overview
FY 21/22 Recommended Budget Snapshot
FY 21/22 Budget Snapshot
FY 21/22 Recommended Budget By Category
FY 21/22 Key Budget Factors - General Fund
FY 21/22 Notable Budget Items

Following the presentation, there were questions and comments from Council regarding the proposed FY 21/22 budget.

Public Works

Public Works Director Paul Keesler gave an overview of the proposed Public Works budget that included the following:

Current Budget Review
Recommended Budget

Following the presentation, there were questions and comments from Council regarding the proposed Public Works budget.

Police Department

Oro Valley Police Chief Kara Riley gave an overview of the proposed Police Department budget that included the following:

Major Events - Police
Major Accomplishments - Police
Strategic Plan and Public Safety
Fiscal Year Comparison
Departmental Approach, Future Goals

Following the presentation, there were questions and comments from Council regarding the proposed Police Department budget.

Water Utility

Oro Valley Water Utility Director Peter Abraham gave an overview of the proposed Water Utility budget that included the following:

The Oro Valley Water Utility
Fiscal Year 2020-21 Accomplishments
Recommendation on Water Rates
Operating Fund Budget
Operation & Maintenance Expenses
Capital Projects & Impact Fee Fund

Following the presentation, there were questions and comments from Council regarding the proposed Water Utility budget.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Winfield adjourned the meeting at 10:13 p.m.

_______________________________
Michelle Stine, MMC
Deputy Town Clerk

I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular and budget study session of the Town of Oro Valley Council of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 5th day of May 2021. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

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Michael Standish, CMC
Town Clerk