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MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR AND STUDY SESSION APRIL 6, 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 Greene reported that the Southern Arizona Arts Guild had a curated art display at the Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center.

Councilmember Solomon reported about a charity called Wheels for Kids which donates bikes to kids in need. Residents can visit azwfk.org for more information.

Councilmember Jones-Ivey reported that Project Graduation was still in need of volunteers and donations for their event.

Councilmember Bohen reported that he had attended the grand opening of Gateway Mortgage and was impressed by the energy of the small business community. Councilmember Bohen also reported that he observed good news regarding sales and construction tax collection while attending the March 15, 2022, Oro Valley Budget and Finance Commission meeting.

Vice Mayor Barrett reported that she, the Mayor and Coucilmember Greene had attended the opening of the Gap Ministries Campus of Hope. Vice Mayor Barrett encouraged residents to continue their support for Gap Ministries.

Mayor Winfield provided further information regarding Gap Ministries, their co-founders and members.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT

Town Manager Mary Jacobs reported the following:

Congratulations to Indigo Golf for breaking 10,000 rounds of golf in March 2022
Celebrate Oro Valley event would be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022
Encouraged residents to read the Council Executive reports available on the Town's website

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 John Isenbarger voiced his concerns regarding a rise in bicycle accidents and town codes regarding bicycle, sidewalk and pedestrian guidelines.

Oro Valley resident Doug Dalby voiced his concerns regarding the proposed Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning request.

Oro Valley resident Tim Fagen voiced his concerns regarding the proposed Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning request.

Oro Valley resident Tim Tarris voiced his concerns regarding the proposed Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning request.

Oro Valley resident Ann Young voiced her concerns regarding the proposed Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning request.

Oro Valley resident Chris DeSimone voiced his concerns regarding the half cent sales tax, the gounds at James D. Kreigh Park, and the fields and garbage at Naranja Park.

Oro Valley resident Anthony Farrara voiced his concerns regarding the proposed Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning request.

Oro Valley resident Jeff Weber voiced his concerns regarding the basketball court lights not working at River Front Park.

Oro Valley resident Dan Devou spoke regarding the Oro Valley Style magazines mayoral candidate article.

Oro Valley resident Mike Zinkin voiced his concerns regarding the use of potable water at Town facilities.

Mayor Winfield asked staff to check into the light outage at the River Front Park basketball courts.

PRESENTATIONS

Youth Art Presentation by Arts and Culture Ambassador Sasha Case

Arts and Cultural Ambassador Sasha Case, presented a youth art video from Quest Academy for the Arts.

Presentation of graduates from the 2022 Oro Valley Community Academy

Principle Planner Milini Simms presented item #2 and recognized the following 2022 Oro Valley Community Academy graduates:

Brian and Erin Paradis Puntadeleste Bozeman
Dale Ann Petersen Roma Strong Zanders
Diana Dee Moore Sandy Caster
Dorris R. Torres Selvena Luna
Luis Agapito Susan Pugliese
Fred Weston Suzie Terry
Jack Longley William Sala
James Williams
Jim Eng
Joanne Moothart
Lorrie and Timothy Thomas
Manuel M. Ballestero
Michele Whitacre
Paul Lunde

Proclamation - Education and Sharing Day, Oro Valley

Mayor Winfield proclaimed Tuesday, April 12th, 2022, as Education and Sharing Day in Oro Valley.

Rabbi Zimmerman accepted the proclamation.

Proclamation - National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Mayor Winfield proclaimed the week of April 10 - 16, 2022, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Oro Valley.

Oro Valley Public Safety Telecommunicator Supervisor, Ben Johnson, accepted the proclamation.

CONSENT AGENDA

Councilmember Bohen requested that Consent items (B) and (D) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.

Minutes - March 16, 2022

Resolution No. (R)22-13, authorizing and approving a subgrantee agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to fund overtime and mileage under the Operation Stonegarden program

Resolution No. (R)22-15, designating David Gephart as Chief Fiscal Officer, authorized to submit the Town's Annual Expenditure Limitation Report (AELR) to the State Auditor General for FY 22-23

Resolution No. (R)22-16, amending the FY 2022/23 - FY 2023/24 Council Strategic Leadership Plan


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

Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

Resolution No. (R)22-11, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Town of Oro Valley and Pima County on behalf of the Pima County Elections Department 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 differences between Resolution No. (R) 22-11 and (R) 22-02.

Town Clerk Mike Standish clarified Councilmember Bohen's questions regarding the differences between the resolutions.

Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett

to approve Resolution No. (R)22-11, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Town of Oro Valley and Pima County on behalf of the Pima County Elections Department 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.

Vote: 6 - 1 Carried

OPPOSED:

Councilmember Tim Bohen

D.	Resolution No. (R)22-12, designating David Gephart as Chief Fiscal Officer, authorized to submit the Town's Annual Expenditure Limitation Report (AELR) to the State Auditor General for FY 21-22

Councilmember Bohen requested clarification regarding Resolution No (R) 22-12, and the review process that takes place during an Agenda Committee meeting.

Town Manager Mary Jacobs provided clarification regarding Resolution No. (R)22-12, the purpose of the Agenda Committee, and the review process for agenda items.

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding agenda item (D).


				Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield to approve Resolution No. (R)22-12, designating David Gephart as Chief Fiscal Officer, authorized to submit the Town's annual expenditure limitation report (AELR) to the Auditor General for FY21-22.

Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item (D).


				Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield to approve Resolution No. (R)22-12, designating David Gephart as Chief Fiscal Officer, authorized to submit the Town's annual expenditure limitation report (AELR) to the Auditor General for FY21-22.

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

REGULAR AGENDA

	1.	PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR FORK & FIRE SMOKEHOUSE & TAPROOM, LOCATED AT 11835 N. ORACLE ROAD #101
		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 Harry Greene to approve the issuance of a Series 12 Liquor License to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for Joshua Cain Bishop for Fork & Fire Smokehouse & Taproom, located at 11835 N. Oracle Road #101.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	2.			PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A SERIES 12 (RESTAURANT) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SNOOZE, LOCATED AT 7315 N. ORACLE ROAD #161
				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 Harry Greene of the issuance of a Series 12 Liquor License to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz for Snooze, located at 7315 N. Oracle Road #161.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	3.			PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. (R)22-14, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DEDICATION OF WESTWARD LOOK DRIVE AREAS FROM PRIVATE TO PUBLIC (ATTACHMENT 1) SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION AS VERIFIED BY THE TOWN MANAGER
				Public Works Director and Town Engineer, Paul Keesler, presented item #3 and included the following: Annexation of the Westward Look Resort Right of Way Dedication Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing. No comments were received. Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #3.


				Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to approve Resolution No. (R)22-14, dedicating Westward Look Drive areas from private to public subject to completion of all necessary documentation as verified by the Town Manager.

Vote: 6 - 1 Carried

OPPOSED:

Councilmember Tim Bohen

Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 7:56 p.m.

Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 8:09 p.m.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ADA ACCESS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND OTHER TOWN FACILITIES

Councilmember Solomon and Councilmember Greene requested this agenda item on March 16, 2022.

Councilmember Solomon clarified his request for this agenda item.

The following individuals spoke in support of item #4.

Oro Valley resident Charlie Hurt
Oro Valley resident Bill Rodman

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #4.


				Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Tim Bohen to ask Town staff to make immediate improvements to the existing accommodations including, resurfacing and cleaning up the ramp, repairing electric doors and adding handicap parking. And ask town staff to bring us a proposal to add an elevator to the existing building in the most cost-effective way, while keeping the existing entrances, restaurant location and building functions.

Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #4.

Councilmember Solomon made an amendment to the main motion to ask Town staff to make immediate improvements to the existing accommodations including, resurfacing and cleaning up the ramp, repairing electric doors and adding handicap parking and that we make that funding a priority from the Community Center funds, prior to any monies being spent on other Parks and Recreation wants. No Second was received.

Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #4.


				Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Tim Bohen to ask Town staff to make immediate improvements to the existing accommodations including, resurfacing and cleaning up the ramp, repairing electric doors and adding handicap parking. And ask town staff to bring us a proposal to add an elevator or appropriate technology to the existing building in the most cost-effective way, while keeping the existing entrances, restaurant location and building functions, and make it a priority from existing Community Center funds and the $750,000 set aside for this purpose.

Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #4.


				Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Tim Bohen to ask Town staff to make immediate improvements to the existing accommodations including, resurfacing and cleaning up the ramp, repairing electric doors and adding handicap parking. And ask town staff to bring us a proposal to add an elevator or appropriate technology to the existing building in the most cost-effective way, while keeping the existing entrances, restaurant location and building functions, and make it a priority from existing Community Center funds and the $750,000 set aside for this purpose.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
				Vice Mayor Barrett requested a future agenda item to have staff provide an update on the video recording of meetings as well as options for potential digital possibilities in neighborhood meetings, seconded by Mayor Winfield.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR SESSION


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey to adjourn the Regular Session at 8:47 p.m.

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

STUDY SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
		Mayor Winfield called the Study Session to order at 8:48 p.m.

STUDY SESSION AGENDA

	1.	UPDATE AND PROGRESS REPORT REGARDING THE PARKS & RECREATION PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE COUNCIL APPROVED BOND
		Public Works Director and Town Engineer, Paul Keesler, started the presentation of Study Session item #1 and included the following: Brief Background Golf Course Irrigation Replacement Tennis Courts Reconstruction and Expansion Parking Lot Reconstruction and Expansion Multiuse Path Connections Don McGann of McGann and Associates continued the presentation and included the following: Naranja Park Expansion Project Current and Completed Activities Site Development Plan Planned Facilities New Multi-Sport Fields Pickleball Courts Skate Park, Pump Track and Basketball Courts Dog Park - (Relocated) Splash Pad Radio Control Airplane Field Shared-Use Pathway Pedestrian Walkways and Trails Musette Drive Extension East Side Improvements Operations and Maintenance Facility Site Development Plan Next Steps Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff and Mr. McGann throughout the presentation.
		The following individuals spoke in support of item #4 Christian Stypa Oro Valley resident Matt Wood Discussion continued amongst Council, staff and Mr. McGann regarding item #4.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE STUDY SESSION
		Mayor Winfield adjourned the meeting at 10:25 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 6th day of April 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