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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 6:00 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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Steve Solomon, Councilmember
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Absent:
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Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Mayor Winfield 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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Councilmember Jones-Ivey recognized Daniel DeGrood, an 8th grader at Immaculate Heart Junior High, for his academic excellence and outstanding community service.
Councilmember Jones-Ivey encouraged citizens to help support Canyon del Oro High School's Project Gradution event.
Councilmember Bohen reported that he had attended the opening of the new business 5Below and provided a brief summary regarding his experience.
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TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
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Town Manager Mary Jacobs reported the following information:
- Recognized Town employees for donating 1200 pounds of food to the Interfaith Community Food Bank
- The Town received the Gold Seal of Good Health Keeping Renewal Award
- The Town was recognized for exemplary professional skill, creativity and resourcefulness in public relations and communications from the Society of America for Southern Arizona
- Recognized Assistant Town Prosecutor Troy Simon for receiving the Guardian of Freedom Award for his work on the Ron Bell case
- Wished the Mayor, Council and citizens a very happy and safe Thanksgiving
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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 meeting. |
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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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FY 21/22 Financial Update Through September 2021
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CALL TO AUDIENCE
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Oro Valley resident Leslie Fisher voiced her concerns regarding the speed limit on Rancho Vistoso Blvd.
Oro Valley resident Barb McNeill voiced her concerns regarding safety issues on Rancho Vistoso Blvd.
Oro Valley resident Jim Trochim voiced his concerns regarding traffic and speed issues on Rancho Vistoso Blvd.
Mayor Winfield asked that Town Manager Mary Jacobs review the resident concerns addressed tonight.
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PRESENTATIONS
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Presentation by Central Arizona Project (CAP) board member Karen Cesare
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Central Arizona Project Board Member Karen Cesare presented item #1 and included the following;
- Colorado River Basin System
- Colorado River Basin and Major Reservoirs
- 24 Month Study - Lake Mead
- Colorado River Water Supply Report
- Colorado River shortage and future of the Colorado River system
- Lower Basin DCP Contributions to Lake Mead
- Arizona (CAP) Contributions in Shortage Tier 1 Shortage:
- What's next?
- AZ Reconsultation Committee (ARC)
- Arizona Reconsultation Process
- Building A Resilient Colorado River System
- For more information
Central Arizona Project Communication Representative Mitch Basefsky joined the discussion.
Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff, Ms. Cesare and Mr. Basefsky regarding the presentation. |
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Presentation and update regarding the status of the University of Arizona Center for Innovation: Oro Valley and the development of the Oro Valley Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
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Town of Oro Valley Community & Economic Development Director Paul Melcher introduced Eric Smith, Exective Director of the University of Arizona Center for Innovation Oro Valley. Mr. Smith presented the following information regarding item #2:
- Tech Parks Hierarchy
- Connections to Community and University
- Programming
- People Support
- Global Soft Landing
- Federal Opportunities
- Corporate/Municipal Sponsors
- UACI at a Glance
- How We Got Here
- Participants
- The Facilities
- Equipment
- Companies in Oro Valley
- Progress
Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff and Mr. Smith.
Mr. Melcher continued the presentation and included the following;
- StartUp Tucson Entrepreneurial Needs Study
- Entrepreneurial "Ecosystem"
- Oro Valley StartUp Ecosystem Characteristics
- StartUp Ecosystem Analysis
- StartUp Needs: General vs. UACI Tenants
- Study Recommendations
- Next Steps/Questions
Discussion continued amongst Council, staff and Mr. Smith. |
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CONSENT AGENDA
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Minutes - November 3, 2021
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Resolution No. (R)21-51, approving the Agenda Committee assignment for the period of December 1, 2021, to February 28, 2022
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Resolution No. (R)21-49, authorizing and approving an agreement for Public Art Funding between the Town of Oro Valley and the Pima Association of Governments for a Summer Youth Transportation Art program
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Authorizing and approving maintenance easements along the public trail easement located within the Logan's Crossing subdivision.
1. Resolution No. (R)21-52, a maintenance easement between the Town of Oro Valley and Tomas and Julieta Friedmann for a portion of parcel 224-38-6490 for the public trail easement located on this parcel
2. Resolution No. (R)21-53, a maintenance easement between the Town of Oro Valley and Paul and Amy Gomez for a portion of parcel 224-38-6480 for the public trail easement located on this parcel
3. Resolution No. (R)21-54, a maintenance easement between the Town of Oro Valley and Joaquin and Laura Valenzuela for a portion of parcel 224-38-6550 for the public trail easement located on this parcel
4. Resolution No. (R)21-55, a maintenance easement between the Town of Oro Valley and Steven and Kimberly Zavatsky for a portion of parcel 224-38-6540 for the public trail easement located on this parcel
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Resolution No. (R)21-56, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and the Town of Oro Valley adopting a termination agreement with the RTA for the Oro Valley Park and Ride (RTA #51), a transportation project
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Resolution No. (R)21-57, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the RTA and the Town of Oro Valley for the design and construction of the La Canada Drive Multi-use Path, Lambert Lane to Naranja Drive (RTA #41), a transportation project
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