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MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MARCH 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 (attended via Zoom)
	Tim Bohen, Councilmember
	Harry Greene, Councilmember
	Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
	Steve Solomon, Councilmember
Absent:	Josh Nicolson, Councilmember

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


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene 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 - Town Magistrate 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: Magistrate Judge James Hazel, 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 6:15 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present: Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
Tim Bohen, Councilmember
Harry Greene, Councilmember
Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
Steve Solomon, Councilmember

Absent: Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor
Josh Nicolson, 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 TOWN MAGISTRATE

Vice Mayor Barrett joined the meeting via Zoom.


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Tim Bohen to move as directed in Executive Session.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Councilmember Josh Nicolson (ABSENT)

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 Jacob Rosenlof, a fourth grader at Copper Creek Elementary, for his academic excellence and outstanding community service.

Councilmember Jones-Ivey reported that Project Graduation was still in need of several items and volunteers to help with the event.

Councilmember Greene provided a report on the Oro Valley bike trails and introduced a book titled "the loop", written by Randolph Ford. Councilmember Greene introduced Mr. Ford and thanked him for writing the book.

Councilmember Solomon voiced his concerns regarding improper ADA accesses at the Community and Recreation Center. Councilmember Solomon requested a future agenda item be placed on the April 6, 2022 Council Meeting Agenda, for discussion and possible action regarding ADA access to the Community and Recreation Center and other Town facilities. Seconded by Councilmember Greene.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT

Town Manager Mary Jacobs congratulated the following recipients for their recognitions from the Explorer Newspaper:

"Best of the Northwest":

Oro Valley Police Chief Kara Riley - Best Community Leader
Parks and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan and her entire team
- Oro Valley Aquatic Center - Best Swim School, lessons provided by FAST
- Oro Valley Aquatic Center - Best Place to Escape the Heat
- Oro Valley Naranja Park - Best Park in the Northwest

"Reader Recommendations":

Oro Valley Police Department - Best First Responder Agency
Oro Valley River Front Park - Best Park
El Conquistador Golf - Best 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 meeting.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

FY 21/22 Financial Update Through January 2022

Councilmember Bohen asked for clarification on Informational Item #1 regarding the FY 21/22 Financial Update through January 2022.

Chief Financial Officer David Gephart provided clarification regarding the FY 21/22 Financial Update through January 2022.

Councilmember Nicolson joined the meeting via Zoom.

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Oro Valley resident Chris DeSimone voiced his concerns regarding garbage and field issues at Naranja Park and ADA accessibility at the Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center.

Oro Valley resident Mike Zinkin voiced his concerns regarding Town policies and the Town budget.

Oro Valley resident Rob Wanczyk voiced his concerns regarding ADA accessibility at the Community and Recreation Center and bond funding.

Oro Valley resident Bill Rodman voiced his concerns regarding ADA accessibility at the Community and Recreation Center.

Oro Valley resident Jim Horn voiced his concerns regarding ADA accessibility at the Community and Recreation Center.

Oro Valley resident Dan Devou voiced his concerns regarding ADA accessibility at the Community and Recreation Center and the usage of the half cent sales tax.

PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation - Week of the Young Child

Mayor Winfield proclaimed April 2nd through April 8th as Week of the Young Child in the Town of Oro Valley.

Amy Morales Baum, President of the Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children, accepted the proclamation.

CONSENT AGENDA

Minutes - March 2, 2022

Resolution No. (R)22-10, authorizing and approving amendment number 6 to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Regional Transportation Authority of Pima County and the Town of Oro Valley for regional transit service improvements: Project 48B-Circulator Transit Services Improvement Project 47B-Special Needs Transit for the Elderly and Disabled


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

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

REGULAR AGENDA

	2.	PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A SERIES 5 (GOVERNMENT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR PUSCH RIDGE PRO SHOP AND GOLF COURSE, LOCATED AT 10000 N. ORACLE ROAD
		Town Clerk Mike Standish provided the information for item #2. Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing. No comments were received. Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to approve of the issuance of a Series 5 Liquor License to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for Bernard David Eaton for the Oro Valley Pusch Ridge Pro Shop and Golf Course, located at 10000 N. Oracle Road. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to approve of the issuance of a Series 5 Liquor License to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for Bernard David Eaton for the Oro Valley Pusch Ridge Pro Shop and Golf Course, located at 10000 N. Oracle Road.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
				Councilmember Solomon requested a future agenda item be placed on the April 6, 2022 Council Meeting Agenda, for discussion and possible action regarding ADA access to the Community and Recreation Center and other Town facilities. Seconded by Councilmember Greene.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 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 16th day of March 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