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MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION JUNE 2, 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
				Mayor Winfield led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
				Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings.
COUNCIL REPORTS
				Mayor Winfield recognized Noah Brunet and Troop 211 who were in attendance.  Councilmember Jones-Ivey reported that the Child and Family Resource Services was looking for citizens willing to be mentors. Councilmember Greene reported that the Historical Society held a ceremony on Memorial Day at the Town's Military Memorial.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
				Town Manager Mary Jacobs reported the following information:   A fireworks test launch would take place on June 3rd at 8:30 p.m Status update regarding the Council Chambers renovation Status update regarding the former Vistoso Golf Course
ORDER OF BUSINESS
				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.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
				There were no informational items.
CALL TO AUDIENCE
				Oro Valley resident Patricia Sturmon spoke regarding the Vistoso Golf Course. Oro Valley resident Ray Barth spoke regarding the Vistoso Golf Course.
PRESENTATIONS
	1.			Proclamation - Men's Health Month
				Mayor Winfield proclaimed June 2021 as Men's Health Month in Oro Valley.  Julian Turner with Reach Your Potential accepted the proclamation. Councilmember Greene spoke regarding Men's Health Month.  Mayor Winfield provided information on various Parks and Recreation activities available for Men's Health Month.
	2.			Presentation and discussion regarding the Town's Five-Year Financial Forecast through FY 2026/27
				Finance and Budget Administrator Wendy Gomez presented the Town's Five-Year Financial Forecast through FY 2026/27 and included the following:   Overview General Fund Revenue Assumptions General Fund Revenues General Fund Expenditure Assumptions General Fund Forecast Highway Fund Revenue Assumptions Highway Fund Revenues Highway Fund Expenditure Assumptions Highway Fund Expenditures Highway Fund Forecast Community Center Fund Revenue Assumptions Community Center Fund Revenues Community Center Fund Expenditure Assumptions Community Center Fund Expenditures Community Center Fund Forecast Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the Five-Year Financial Forecast through FY 2026/27.
CONSENT AGENDA
	A.			Minutes - May 19, 2021
	B.			Resolution No. (R)21-20, delegating authority to the Water Utility Director to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Town of Oro Valley and Pima County for the Town to bill and collect sewer user fees on behalf of Pima County
	C.			Resolution No. (R)21-21, approving agreements between the Town of Oro Valley and Central Arizona Water Conservation District for water storage at the Lower Santa Cruz Replenishment Project and the Pima Mine Road Recharge Project

				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Tim Bohen to approve Consent Agenda items (A) - (C).

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
				Other: Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)
REGULAR AGENDA
	1.			DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO TOWN CODE CHAPTER 17, FLOODPLAIN AND EROSION HAZARD MANAGEMENT, TO ADDRESS ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE CONTACT AUDIT COMMENTS A: RESOLUTION NO. (R)21-22, DECLARING THE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 17, FLOODPLAIN AND EROSION HAZARD MANAGEMENT IN ATTACHMENT 1 AND FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK, A PUBLIC RECORD B: PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)21-06, REGARDING TEXT AMENDMENTS TO TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 17, FLOODPLAIN AND EROSION HAZARD MANAGEMENT IN ATTACHMENT 1

				Motion by Councilmember Harry Greene, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to approve Resolution No. (R)21-22, declaring the proposed amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 17 in Attachment 1 and filed with the Town Clerk, a public record. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1A.

Other: Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)

				Motion by Councilmember Harry Greene, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to approve Resolution No. (R)21-22, declaring the proposed amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 17 in Attachment 1 and filed with the Town Clerk, a public record.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
				Other: Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)
				Stormwater Utility Manager John Spiker provided an overview of item #1B.  Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing.  No comments were received.  Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.  Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1B.

				Motion by Councilmember Tim Bohen, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to table item #1B. Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1B.

Other: Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)

				Motion by Councilmember Tim Bohen, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to amend the previous motion and continue item #1B to the June 16th Town Council Meeting.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
				Other: Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)
	2.			PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)21-07, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION AMENDING THE RANCHO VISTOSO PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT TO REDUCE FRONT SETBACKS FOR LAND ZONED LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
				Planner Kyle Packer presented item #2 and included the following:   Purpose: Rancho Vistoso LDR Front Setback Proposed Code Duplicates Intent to Provide Varied Streetscapes Side Entry Garages Overview of Front Setbacks in Rancho Vistoso Overview of Approximate LDR Equivalent Front Setbacks General Plan Conformance Public Participation Summary and Recommendation
				Paul Oland, Owner of Paradigm Land Design and representing the applicant, provided an overview of the proposed project. Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing.  No comments were received.  Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.  Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.

				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Ordinance No. (O)21-07, a text amendment to the Low Density Residential zoning of the Rancho Vistoso Planned Area Development to require a minimum front set back of 20 feet and allow a reduction to 15 feet for side entry garage homes only, based on the finding the text amendments are in conformance with the General Plan. Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.

				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Ordinance No. (O)21-07, a text amendment to the Low Density Residential zoning of the Rancho Vistoso Planned Area Development to require a minimum front set back of 20 feet and allow a reduction to 15 feet for side entry garage homes only, based on the finding the text amendments are in conformance with the General Plan.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
				Other: Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)
				Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 8:14 p.m. Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 8:24 p.m. Councilmember Nicolson left the meeting.

				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to reconsider that item #1B be continued to a date determined by the Agenda Committee.

				Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
				Other: Councilmember Josh Nicolson (ABSENT)   Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)
	3.			PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. (R)21-23, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE POTABLE WATER BASE RATES, INCREASE TO THE POTABLE WATER COMMODITY RATES AND AN INCREASE TO THE RECLAIMED WATER COMMODITY RATE FOR THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY
				Water Utility Director Peter Abraham presented item #3 and included the following:   The Oro Valley Water Utility Water Rates Analysis Process, Goals & Assumptions Proposed Potable Water Rates Recommendation Proposed Potable Water Base & Commodity Rates Potable Water Cost Comparisons Proposed Reclaimed Water Rate Recommendation Proposed Reclaimed Water Commodity Rate & Cost Comparisons In Closing Councilmember Nicolson re-joined the meeting.
				Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing.  No comments were received. Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.  Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #3.

				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Tim Bohen to approve Resolution No. (R)21-23, authorizing and approving an increase to the potable water base rates, an increase to the potable water commodity rates and an increase to the reclaimed water commodity rate.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
				Other: Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)
	4.			PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. (R)21-24, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY 2021/22 AND SETTING THE LOCAL ALTERNATIVE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION FOR FY 2021/22
				Chief Financial Officer Dave Gephart provided an overview of the proposed FY 21/22 tentative budget and setting the local alternative expenditure limitation and included the following:   FY 2021/22 Tentative Budget FY 201/22 Tentative Budget By Fund FY 2021/22 Revenue Sources: $162.0M FY 2021/22 Expenditure Sources: $162.0M FY 2012/22 Capital Improvement Program (CIP): $47.2M FY 2021/22 General Fund Overview Final Notes and Next Steps
				Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing. No comments were received.  Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.  Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #4.

				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Resolution No. (R)21-24, adopting the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/22, and setting the local alternative expenditure limitation for Fiscal Year 2021/22 at $161,956,509.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
				Other: Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)
	5.			PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION NO. (R)21-25, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN AGREEMENT, A TRUST AGREEMENT, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE, AN OBLIGATION PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND FORMS OF RELATED OBLIGATION DOCUMENTS; APPROVING A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT; APPROVING THE SALE, EXECUTION, AND DELIVERY OF EXCISE TAX REVENUE OBLIGATIONS, TAXABLE SERIES 2021, EVIDENCING A PROPORTIONATE INTEREST OF THE OWNERS THEREOF IN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA AND A TRUSTEE; ADOPTING WRITTEN CONTINUING DISCLOSURE COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES AND ISSUANCE AND POST-ISSUANCE COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
				Chief Financial Officer Dave Gephart provided an overview of item #5 and included the following:   Process Followed and Timeline Historical and Projected Performance - Employer Contribution Rates Public Policy Objectives Police Plan: Potential Outcome of Policy Objectives Reduce Pension Legacy Liability Risks Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff, Mr. Reader from Stifel and Mr. Stratton from Gust Rosenfeld regarding item #5.

				Motion by Councilmember Josh Nicolson, seconded by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield to approve Resolution No. (R)21-25.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
				Other: Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
				No future agenda items were requested.
ADJOURNMENT

				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to adjourn the meeting at 9:56 p.m.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
				Other: Councilmember Steve Solomon (ABSENT)

_______________________________                                                                   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 session of the Town of Oro Valley Council of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 2nd day of June 2021. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. ___________________________ Michael Standish, CMC Town Clerk