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MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 16, 2022 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.

ROLL CALL

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1) and (A)(3) Personnel matter - Chief of Police annual performance review


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to go into Executive Session at 5:02 p.m. pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1) and (A)(3) Personnel matter - Chief of Police annual performance review.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Councilmember Josh Nicolson (ABSENT)

Mayor Winfield announced that the following staff would be joining Council in Executive Session: Chief of Police Kara Riley, Town Attorney Jonathan Rothschild and Town Clerk Mike Standish.

RESUME REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Winfield resumed the Regular Session at 6:12 p.m.

ROLL CALL

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

APPROVAL OF ANY DIRECTION TO THE TOWN ATTORNEY AND/OR NECESSARY STAFF AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PERTAINING TO THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to proceed as directed in Executive Session.

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
		Mayor Winfield led the audience in the Pledge of Alligance.

UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
		Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings.

COUNCIL REPORTS
		Councilmember Jones-Ivey recognized Josephine Neumann, a Senior at Canyon Del Oro High School, for her academic excellence and outstanding community service. Councilmember Greene reported that the Oro Valley Theater Company would present Same Time Next Year by Bernard Slade on February 20, 22 and 23, 2022. Councilmember Greene also reported that the February 16, 2022, edition of the Explorer Newspaper featured an article regarding stormwater and how it is managed in Oro Valley. The article was written by the Oro Valley Stormwater Utility Division Manager John Spiker. Councilmember Bohen reported that he had attended a well organized event at the Wendy Wise State Farm Insurance Agent location in Oro Valley.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
		No Town Manager reports were received.

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 meeting.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
		There were no informational items.

CALL TO AUDIENCE
		No comments were received

PRESENTATIONS

	1.	Proclamation - Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
		Mayor Winfield proclaimed March 2022 at Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Oro Valley. Greg Natvig, President and CEO of the Beacon Group, accepted the proclamation and encouraged employers to consider hiring people with disabilities. Mr. Natvig also introduced two employees of the Beacon Group.

	2.	Presentation and update by Executive Director, Kate Marquez of Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA)
		Kate Marquez, Executive Director of the Southern Arizona Arts and Culture Alliance, presented item #2 and included the following: History of the Partnership An Overview of the Work Business and Arts Partnerships Placemaking Covid-19, The Creative Sector & Arizona The Long Term Effects on the Creative Sector Our Response to Covid-19 Oro Valley Collaboration Photography Competition Creative Placemaking Murals Coloring Pages Oro Valley Festival of the Arts & Holiday Tree Lighting Fall Artisan Market Oro Valley Concerts Ventana Gallery Upcoming Events Charting a Path for Future Opportunity Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.

CONSENT AGENDA

	A.	Minutes - February 2, 2022

	B.	Resolution No. (R)22-07, approving the Agenda Committee assignment for the period of March 1, 2022, to May 31, 2022

	C.	Resolution No. (R)22-08, authorizing and approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Oro Valley and the Oro Valley Historical Society, recognizing that both parties value the importance of preservation and education regarding the Town's history

	D.	Request for approval of a proposed Final Plat amendment for portions of Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 3 (Innovation Park) located west of Innovation Park Drive and south of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon to approve Consent Agenda items (A) - (D).

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

REGULAR AGENDA

	1.	PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON 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: ORDINANCE NO. (O)22-03: ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS (ESL) ZONING MAP AMENDMENT ITEM B: ORDINANCE NO. (O)22-04: REQUEST USE OF THE ESL MIXED-USE FLEXIBLE DESIGN OPTION ITEM C: ORDINANCE NO. (O)22-05: PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) AMENDMENT ITEM D: REVISED MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN, LANDSCAPE PLAN AND RECREATION AREA PLAN
		Principal Planner Michael Spaeth presented item #1 and included the following: Purpose Proposed Applications Subject Property Map 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 Height and Design Requirements Item C - Rancho Vistoso PAD Amendment Item D - Revised Master Development Plan/CSP General Plan, Strategic Leadership Plan and Zoning Conformance Neighborhood Meetings Planning and Zoning Commission Town Council Study Session Summary Ms Keri Silvyn with Lazarus and Silvyn and Jim Horvath, CEO of Town West, continued the presentation of item #1 and included the following: The Team 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 Cultural and Social Entertainment Area Oro Valley Village Oasis Park Hotel Connectivity & Streetscape Luxury Apartments - Examples Luxury Apartments Views Luxury Apartments - Tangerine Rd. Luxury Apartments - Oracle Rd. Tangerine Hotel Oracle Hotel Economic Impact Neighborhood Outreach Our Vision Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
		Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing. The following individuals spoke in support of item #1. Mike Sarikas Oro Valley resident Rob Wanczyk President and CEO of Visit Tucson Felipe Garcia Oro Valley resident Suzanne Rader-Kinkel Oro Valley business owner James Lorentzen Oro Valley resident Devon Sloan Oro Valley resident and Oro Valley business owner Hector Martinez Oro Valley resident Marnel Martinez Mark Lewis Oro Valley resident Bill Rodman Oro Valley resident Tom Mcgowan Grant Krueger Oro Valley business owner Mike Teufel Oro Valley resident Michael Quinn Oro Valley resident Josh Bishop Oro Valley resident and President and CEO of the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Dave Perry Oro Valley resident Kristen Sharp Oro Valley resident Dick Johnson Oro Valley resident and Oro Valley business owner Bud Sayso The following individuals spoke in opposition of item #1. Martin Baumrind Oro Valley resident Carla Ward Oro Valley resident Sharon Breiwing Oro Valley resident Elizabeth Bondioli Oro Valley resident Brenda Kenfield Oro Valley resident Henry Blicharz Oro Valley resident Richard Furash Oro Valley resident Jack Stinnet Oro Valley resident Shirl Lamonna Oro Valley resident Karl Kettenmaier Oro Valley resident Robert Townsend Oro Valley resident Jim Logan Oro Valley resident Victor Campos Oro Valley resident Teri Lamour (attended via Zoom) The following individuals spoke regarding item #1. Jackie Baumberger Councilmember Jones-Ivey left the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.
		Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff Mr. Horvath and Ms. Silvyn regarding the proposed changes to the Oro Valley Marketplace.


				Motion by Councilmember Harry Greene, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon to grant the applicants request to continue, subject to the applicants noticing Council of their wishes to return.

Other:

Councilmember Josh Nicolson (ABSENT)

Discussion continued amongst Council, staff and Ms. Silvyn.


				Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield to amend the main motion that when the applicant returns to Council, a plan is presented that respects existing heights and building setbacks.

Other:

Councilmember Josh Nicolson (ABSENT)

Discussion continued amongst Council and staff.


				Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield to amend the main motion to grant the applicant's request to continue, subject to the applicants noticing Council of their wishes to return, so when the applicant returns to Council, they bring back a proposal within existing building heights and building setbacks.

Vote: 4 - 2 Carried

OPPOSED:	Councilmember Harry Greene
	Councilmember Steve Solomon
Other:	Councilmember (attended via Zoom) Joyce Jones-Ivey (ABSENT)


				Motion by Councilmember Harry Greene, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon FINAL MOTION AS AMENDED to grant the applicants request to continue, subject to the applicants noticing Council of their wishes to return, so when the applicant returns to Council, they bring back a proposal within existing building heights and building setbacks.

Vote: 5 - 1 Carried

OPPOSED:	Councilmember Harry Greene
Other:	Councilmember (attended via Zoom) Joyce Jones-Ivey (ABSENT)

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Vice Mayor Barrett requested a future agenda item be added to the March 2, 2022 Regular Council agenda for discussion and possible action to return neighborhood meetings back to in-person meetings. Seconded by Councilmember Bohen.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 p.m.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Councilmember (attended via Zoom) Joyce Jones-Ivey (ABSENT)

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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 16th day of February 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