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MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR AND STUDY SESSION JANUARY 19, 2022 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

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

Mayor Winfield led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Councilmember Jones-Ivey recognized Marcelo Ibarra, an 8th grader at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, and Amy Senkerik, a Junior at Ironwood Ridge High School for their academic excellence and outstanding community service.

Mayor Winfield reported that he had attended the Oro Valley inaugural Business Summit held on January 6th at the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa. Mayor Winfield also recognized those who helped organize the event.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT

Town Manager Mary Jacobs provided an update on the Pusch Ridge Golf Course and highlighted the working relationship with the Friends of Pusch Ridge Golf organization.

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 and Study Session meeting.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

There were no informational items.

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Oro Valley resident Tony D'Angelo spoke regarding the recent success of the Push Ridge golf course and the Friends of Push Ridge Golf organization.

PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation - Oro Valley School Choice Week

Mayor Winfield proclaimed January 23 - 29, 2022 as Oro Valley School Choice Week.

Painted Sky Elementary Principal Bethany Papajohn accepted the proclamation.

Presentation and possible discussion of the FY 21/22 financial update through November 2021
(Please reference the attachments for the Town's monthly financial update)

Finance and Budget Administrator Wendy Gomez presented the Fiscal Year 20/21 financial update through November 2021 and included the following:

General Fund Revenues
General Fund Expenditures
General Fund
Highway Fund Revenues
Highway Fund Expenditures
Highway Fund
Community Center Fund Revenues
Community Center Fund Expenditures
Community Center Fund

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding Presentation item #2.

Presentation and possible discussion of the Town's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2021

Chief Financial Officer Dave Gephart provided a brief overview of Presentation item #3 and introduced Brian Hemmerle, Partner at Henry+Horne. Mr. Hemmerle presented the Town's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2021, and included the following;

Required Communications with Town Council and Management
Communications with Town Council and Management
Findings and Recommendations
Financial Highlights

Discussion ensued amongts Council, staff and Mr. Hemmerle regarding Presentation item #3.

CONSENT AGENDA

Councilmember Bohen requested that item (B) be pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion.

Vice Mayor Barrett requested that item (C) be pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion.

Minutes - January 5, 2022


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Consent Agenda item (A).

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	B.			Resolution No. (R)22-02, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Town of Oro Valley and the Pima County Recorder to provide election services for the August 2, 2022 Primary Election, the November 8, 2022 General Election, the August 6, 2024 Primary Election and the November 5, 2024 General Election
				Councilmember Bohen requested clarification regarding the advantages the Town might incur from an approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Pima County for election services. Town Manager Mary Jacobs and Town Clerk Mike Standish provided clarification of the advantages for the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement with Pima County for election services.


				Motion by Councilmember Tim Bohen, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to approve Consent Agenda item (B).

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	C.			Item A: Resolution No. (R)22-03, authorizing and approving the dedication of a public trail easement from Meritage Homes to the Town of Oro Valley Item B: Resolution No. (R)22-04, authorizing and approving the extinguishment of a public trail easement by the Town of Oro Valley
				Vice Mayor Barrett requested clarification regarding the dedication of a public trail easement. Planning Manager Bayer Vella provided clarification regarding the dedication of a public trail easement.


				Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to approve Consent Agenda item (C).

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

REGULAR AGENDA

	2.	DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 5, MAGISTRATE COURT A. RESOLUTION NO. (R)22-05, DECLARING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 5, MAGISTRATE COURT, IN ATTACHMENT 1 AND FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK, A PUBLIC RECORD B. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)22-02, REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 5, MAGISTRATE COURT, IN ATTACHMENT 2


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to approve Resolution No. (R)22-05, declaring the proposed amendments to Town Code, Chapter 5, Magistrate Court, and filed with the Town Clerk, a public record.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
				Town of Oro Valley Magistrate Judge James Hazel, presented item #2B and included the following; Why change the current code Proposed Changes Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2B. Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing. No comments were received. Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.


				Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to approve Ordinance No. (O)22-02, adopting the proposed amendments to Town Code, Chapter 5, Magistrate Court.

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	3.	DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO HAVE ALL COUNCIL REPORTS GENERATED IN RESPONSE TO UPCOMING COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS BE ATTACHED TO THE AGENDA ITEM AND INCLUDED IN THE PACKET MATERIALS
		Councilmember Bohen and Vice Mayor Barrett requested this agenda item on 1/5/2022. Councilmember Bohen clarified his request for this agenda item and stated that his intent for attaching Council Reports to agenda items was for long-term record keeping. Vice Mayor Barrett provided clarification for why she seconded the item at the last meeting but explained that upon further thought, she no longer thought it was necessary for this request to be included as a policy. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #3. No action was taken on this item.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
		No Future Agenda items were requested.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR SESSION


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m.

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
		Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting 7:44 p.m. Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 7:57 p.m.

STUDY SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
		Mayor Winfield called the Study Session to order at 7:58 p.m.

STUDY SESSION AGENDA

	1.	DISCUSSION OF FOUR SEPARATE ITEMS REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE ORO VALLEY MARKETPLACE, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TANGERINE AND ORACLE ROADS. THE ITEMS INCLUDE: ITEM A: ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS (ESL) ZONING MAP AMENDMENT ITEM B: REQUEST USE OF THE ESL MIXED-USE FLEXIBLE DESIGN OPTION ITEM C: PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) AMENDMENT ITEM D: REVISED MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN, LANDSCAPE PLAN AND RECREATION AREA PLAN
		Principal Planner Michael Spaeth presented the Study Session item and included the following: Purpose Proposed applications Brief history of Oro Valley Marketplace Need for Revitalization Item A - ESL Zoning Map Amendment Item B - Request use of ESL Mixed-use Flexible Design Option Item C - Rancho Vistoso PAD Amendment - Policies for Neighborhood 4 ONLY - Oro Valley Marketplace Item C - Building heights are USE and LOCATION specific Height and Design Requirements Item C - Rancho Vistoso PAD Amendment - Noise Item C - Rancho Vistoso PAD Amendment - Recreation amenity integration Item D - Revised Master Development Plan/CSP - Proposed site changess - 5 Development Areas Development Area A - Tangerine Apartments Development Area B - Tangerine Hotel Development Area C - Entertainment District Development Area D - Oracle Apartment and Drive Thru Development Area E - Oracle Hotel Item D - Revised Master Development Plan/CSP - Traffic Future applications General Plan, Strategic Leadership Plan and Zoning Conformance Neighborhood Meetings Planning and Zoning Commission Summary and Timeline Keri Silvyn of Lazarus and Silvyn, and Jim Horvath with Town West, continued the presentation and included the following: Town West Realty The Town's Vision: Aligned with Ownership Prime Location Challenges Reimagining Opportunities Conditions and Heights Oasis Park Oro Valley Village Oasis Park Inspiration Board Oro Valley Village Oasis Park Pedestrian Connectivity Luxury Apartments - Examples Luxury Apartments - Courtyard Views Luxury Apartments - Tangerine Rd. Luxury Apartments - Oracle Rd. Tangerine Hotel Economic Impact Neighborhood Outreach Mayor Winfield suggested that questions from Council be given in alphabetical order, on a five-minute rotation per Council member, and would address one subject per rotation. Additional rotations would be provided as needed per subject. Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff, Ms. Silvyn and Mr. Horvath regarding the proposed Oro Valley Marketplace. Town Manager Mary Jacobs summarized the questions received from Council regarding the proposed changes to the Oro Valley Marketplace. Ms. Jacobs stated that staff would work with Ms. Silvyn and Mr. Lazarus to compile a single report that would address all questions and that the compiled report would be provided to Council in advance of the scheduled public hearing to be held at the February 16, 2022, Town Council meeting.
		Councilmember Jones-Ivey left the meeting at 10:33 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE STUDY SESSION
		Mayor Winfield adjourned the meeting at 11:24 p.m.

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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 and study session of the Town of Oro Valley Council of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 19th day of January 2022. 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