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MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION JULY 7, 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
	Steve Solomon, Councilmember

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilmember Solomon led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Councilmember Greene reported that he attended the Golder Ranch Fire District graduation ceremonies held on June 26, 2021, for the graduates of Class 21-01.

Vice Mayor Barrett reported that she attended the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting on July 6th and that the commission had recommended approval of the Conceptual Architecture for a pediatric dental building located in the Mercado at Cañada Hills commercial plaza.

Councilmember Solomon thanked Oro Valley resident Lisa Bayless for her sponsorship of the Oro Valley July 4th Fireworks Show.

Councilmember Bohen reported that he attended the grand opening of the Brittni Gutman Allstate Insurance Agency.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT

Town Manager Mary Jacobs reported the following information:

Information and "thank you" for all that helped/supported the July 4th Fireworks Show
Status update regarding the Council Chambers remodel
Update regarding in-person attendance of public meetings

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Mayor Winfield re-organized the agenda as follows: Regular Session item #3 would be moved to item #2 and Regular Session item #2 would be moved to item #3.

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

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

Town of Oro Valley FY 20/21 financial update through May 2021

CALL TO AUDIENCE

No comments were received.

PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation - Child Support Awareness Month

Mayor Winfield proclaimed August 2021 as Child Support Awareness month in Oro Valley.

Justine McDilda, Outreach Coordinator for the Division of Child Support Services, accepted the proclamation.

Proclamation - Drowning Impact Awareness Month

Mayor Winfield proclaimed August 2021 as Drowning Impact Awareness month in Oro Valley and urged all communities and citizens of Arizona to participate in efforts to reduce drowning risk, strengthen families, and protect children and teens.

Jodi Layton, Program Coordinator for Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation, accepted the proclamation.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

Minutes - June 16, 2021

Approval to cancel the July 21, 2021 regular Town Council meeting

Request for approval of Conceptual Architecture for a pediatric dental building located in the Mercado at Cañada Hills commercial plaza in proximity to the northeast intersection of La Cañada Drive and Lambert Lane

Item A: Resolution No. (R)21-32 (Attachment 1), authorizing and approving the dedication of a public sewer easement from the Town of Oro Valley to Pima County

Item B: Resolution No. (R)21-33 (Attachment 2), authorizing and approving the dedication of a private sewer easement from the Town of Oro Valley to the Tranquilo at Rancho Vistoso Homeowners' Association

Resolution No. (R)21-34, authorizing and approving the dedication of an easement for the access, maintenance, and construction of soil cement bank protection from the Town of Oro Valley to Pima County

Resolution No. (R)21-36, approving the Agenda Committee assignment for the period of September 1, 2021, to November 30, 2021


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

Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

F.	Resolution No. (R)21-35, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between Pima County and the Town of Oro Valley for the joint formation and operation of specialized law enforcement teams among public agencies within Pima County, superseding and replacing the existing SWAT IGA

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

Oro Valley Police Chief Kara Riley provided clarification regarding item (F).

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item (F).


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to approve Consent Agenda item (F).

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

REGULAR AGENDA

	1.	DISCUSSION OF THE CURRENT STATUS REGARDING THE EFFORTS TO PRESERVE THE FORMER VISTOSO GOLF COURSE, SUBJECT TO EXISTING CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS -Council may adjourn into Executive Session to seek legal advice regarding this item pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3), (A)(4) and/or (A)(7)
		Town Attorney Jonathan Rothschild requested that Council go into Executive Session to receive legal advice regarding this item. The following individuals spoke regarding item #1. Oro Valley resident Rosa Dailey Oro Valley resident Tom Stegman Oro Valley resident Roy Hoff Oro Valley resident Teresa Marrow Oro Valley resident Gayle Mateer Oro Valley resident Richard Beam Oro Valley resident Rich Molnar Oro Valley resident Nancy Olson Oro Valley resident John McAlister Oro Valley resident Marc Enzor Oro Valley resident Jennifer Semon Oro Valley resident Marsha Thrall


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to go into Executive Session at 6:53 p.m. Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3), (A)(4) and/or (A)(7) regarding the efforts to preserve the former Vistoso Golf Course, subject to existing confidentiality requirements.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
				Mayor Winfield announced that the following staff members would be joining Council in Executive Session: Town Manager Mary Jacobs, Assistant Town Manager Chris Cornelison, Town Attorney Jonathan Rothschild and Town Clerk Mike Standish.
				Mayor Winfield reconvened the Regular Session at 7:45 p.m.
				Town Attorney Jonathan Rothschild provided an overview of the current status regarding the efforts to preserve the former Vistoso Golf Course, subject to existing confidentiality requirements. Councilmember Solomon provided information as to why he requested this item be added to the July 7th Town Council agenda.

	2.			DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION SETTING PRIORITIES FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOND
				Assistant Town Manager Chris Cornelison presented item #2 and included the following; Parks & Recreation Bond - Specific Projects Example $21M Bond Financing Proposal The following individuals spoke regarding item #2. Oro Valley resident Duncan Caldwell Scott Boitano Chris Oro Valley resident Gary Goodwin Oro Valley resident Bekah Collins Oro Valley resident John Costello Oro Valley resident Tyler Anderson Kyle Williams Beverly Roth Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.

Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to direct staff to include the following projects and amenities with the Parks and Recreation bond;

Community Center

Conquistador and Canada courses golf irrigation replacement
Tennis Courts replacement
Resurfaced/Reconfigured parking

Naranja Park

Two (2) multi-use fields
Splash pad
Pickleball courts
Basketball courts
Pump track
Skate park
New paved paths
Ramadas
Restrooms
And associated infrastructure

Multi Use Path

La Cañada Drive between Lambert and Naranja
Naranja Drive between La Cañada and park entrance
CDO Wash to James D Kreigh park

Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.

Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to direct staff to include the following projects and amenities with the Parks and Recreation bond;

Community Center

Conquistador and Canada course golf irrigation replacement
Tennis Courts replacement
Resurfaced/Reconfigured parking

Naranja Park

Two (2) multi-use fields
Splash pad
Pickleball courts
Basketball courts
Pump track
Skate park
New paved paths
Ramadas
Restrooms
And associated infrastructure

Multi Use Path

La Cañada Drive between Lambert and Naranja
Naranja Drive between La Cañada and park entrance
CDO Wash to James D Kreigh park

Vote: 5 - 2 Carried

OPPOSED:	Councilmember Harry Greene
	Councilmember Steve Solomon

RESOLUTION NO. (R)21-37, PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT REVISED FINANCIAL AND BUDGETARY POLICIES

Chief Financial Officer David Gephart presented item #3 and included the following:

FY 2021/22 Financial Policies
Financial Policy Purpose
Notable Items

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #3.


				Motion by Councilmember Josh Nicolson, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to approve Resolution No. (R)21-37, adopting revised financial and budgetary policies. Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #3.


				Motion by Councilmember Josh Nicolson, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to approve Resolution No. (R)21-37, adopting revised financial and budgetary policies.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

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 10:00 p.m.

Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

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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 7th day of July 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