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MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR AND STUDY SESSION MAY 18, 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.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS ON CURRENT EVENT

Councilmember Jones-Ivey recognized Bansri Modi, a kindergartner at Basis Oro Valley, for her academic excellence.

Mayor Winfield congratulated Oro Valley High School graduates and numerous Oro Valley student athletes and coaches for their accomplishments.

Councilmember Bohen explained why he requests certain Council reports.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS

Town Manager Mary Jacobs reported the following:

Provided an update on the new mural at River Front Park
Recognized the Oro Valley Public Works Department for National Public Works Week, held May 15 - 21, 2022
A Public Hearing regarding the Town Managers Recommended Budget will be held on June 1st and again on June 15, 2022, during the Town Council's Regular Session meetings
Congratulated Oro Valley High School Graduates and College Graduates on their accomplishments

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Mayor Winfield reorganized the agenda by moving Regular Agenda item #6 as the first item, with Regular Agenda item #1 to follow. The remaining agenda items would remain as posted.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

There were no informational items.

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Oro Valley resident Chris Collins spoke in support of the proposed Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning request.

Oro Valley resident Karen Steinbronn voiced her concerns regarding the proposed Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning request.

Oro Valley resident Ed Clary voiced his concerns regarding the proposed Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning request.

Oro Valley resident David Deivert voiced his concerns regarding the proposed Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning request.

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

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) of the winners of the Oro Valley Photography Contest

Executive Director of the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, Kate Maquez, presented item #1 and included the following:

People

1st Place: Paul Richardson
2nd Place: Paul Richardson
3rd Place: Rhonda Royce

Animals & Wildlife

1st Place: Melissa Harnish
2nd Place: Dianne Slotten
3rd Place: John Amato

Proclamation - Kids to Parks Day

Mayor Winfield proclaimed May 21, 2022 as Kids to Parks Day in Oro Valley.

Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan accepted the proclamation.

Presentation and possible discussion of the Town's FY 21/22 Financial Update through March 2022

Chief Financial Officer David Gephart presented the Town's Fiscal Year 21/22 Financial Update through March 2022 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 #3.

CONSENT AGENDA

Minutes - May 4, 2022

Resolution No. (R)22-19, approving the Agenda Committee assignment for the period of June 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022

Resolution No. (R)22-20, adopting the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) pension funding policy and accepting the Town's share of assets and liabilities under the PSPRS actuarial valuation report

Resolution No. (R)22-21, authorizing and approving an amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of Pima County and the Town of Oro Valley, to increase the amount of funding provided by the RTA for construction of improvements to Oracle Road wildlife fencing


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to approve Consent items (A) through (D).

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

REGULAR AGENDA

	1.	RESOLUTION NO. (R)22-23, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES AND THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4-1-8 OF THE TOWN CODE, PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND PROCESSES, SUCH AGREEMENT TO BE EFFECTIVE STARTING ON JUNE 19, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AND AUTHORIZING T E TOWN MANAGER AND HER DESIGNEES TO ASSIGN RETROACTIVE PAY TO JANUARY 2, 2022
		Assistant Town Manager Chris Cornelison presented Regular Agenda item #1. The following individuals spoke in support of item #1. Oro Valley resident Janae Toone Oro Valley resident Richard Tracy President and CEO of the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Oro Valley resident Dave Perry President of the Oro Valley Police Officers Association Kristopher Knapp Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding Regular Agenda item #1.


				Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve (R)22-23, approving a Memorandum of Understanding between Public Safety Employees and the Town of Oro Valley pursuant to Chapter 4, Section 4-1-8, of the Town Code, Public Safety Employee Relations and Processes, such agreement to be effective June 19, 2022 through June 30, 2025; and authorizing the Town Manager and her designees to assign retroactive pay from January 2, 2022. Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1.


				Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve (R)22-23, approving a Memorandum of Understanding between Public Safety Employees and the Town of Oro Valley pursuant to Chapter 4, Section 4-1-8, of the Town Code, Public Safety Employee Relations and Processes, such agreement to be effective June 19, 2022 through June 30, 2025; and authorizing the Town Manager and her designees to assign retroactive pay from January 2, 2022.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	2.			DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SELECT THE NEW NAME OF THE FORMER VISTOSO GOLF COURSE PROPERTY AND ANNOUNCE THE WINNER OF THE NAMING CONTEST
				Mayor Winfield presented Regular Agenda item #2 and expressed gratitude to those who had participated in the acquisition and the naming contest for the former Vistoso Golf Course Property. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to recommend that the Mayor and Town Council select the new name of the former Vistoso golf course property to be Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve. Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to recommend that the Mayor and Town Council select the new name of the former Vistoso golf course property to be Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve.

Vote: 6 - 1 Carried

OPPOSED:

Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey

Mike Ford with The Conservation Fund spoke regarding item #2.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO THE SIGN STANDARDS FOR BANNER AND WINDOW SIGNS (SECTION 28) AND OTHER RELATED SECTIONS INCLUDING DEFINITIONS (CHAPTER 31)

A. RESOLUTION NO. (R)22-22, DECLARING THE PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS TO THE ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE RELATED TO THE BANNER AND WINDOW SIGN STANDARDS IN ATTACHMENT 1 AND FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK, A PUBLIC RECORD

B. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)22-06 AMENDING BANNER SIGNS SECTION 28.6.B.1, WINDOW SIGNS SECTION 28.5.14, DEFINITIONS SECTION 28.4 AND CHAPTER 31, AND OTHER RELATED SECTIONS (ATTACHMENT 2)


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to approve Resolution No. (R)22-22, declaring the proposed amendments to the Oro Valley zoning code related to the banner and window sign standards in Attachment 1 and filed with the Town Clerk, a public record.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
				Senior Planning Technician Patty Hayes presented item #3B and included the following; Purpose - Address New Items Banner Signs Banner Photos to Satisfy Attachment 4 Condition Window Sign Safety Summary Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing. The following individual spoke in support of item #3B. President and CEO of the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Oro Valley resident Dave Perry Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding agenda item #3B. Councilmember Greene requested that Council receive a staff report next quarter, outlining any issues or concerns that had occurred as a direct result of the code amendment changes pertaining to banners and window signs. Councilmember Greene left the meeting at 7:53 p.m.


				Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon to approve Ordinance No. (O)22-06, (Attachment 2), amending zoning standards for banner signs, window signs, definitions, and other sign related sections subject to the condition in Attachment 4, based on finding it is in compliance with the General Plan. Attachment 4, Condition of approval; The Planning and Zoning Administrator is delegated the authority to supplement the code with photographic examples of banners and A-frame signs that illustrate compliance with the following standard: The sign appearance shall be professional, neat and legible.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Councilmember Harry Greene (ABSENT)

Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 7:54 p.m.

Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 8:10 p.m.

Councilmember Greene rejoined the meeting when it reconvened at 8:10 p.m.

UPDATE ON THE VIDEO RECORDING OF BOARD/COMMISSION MEETINGS AND OPTIONS FOR POTENTIAL DIGITAL INVOLVEMENT IN NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS

Vice Mayor Barrett and Mayor Winfield requested item #4.

Vice Mayor Barrett requested that staff provide an update regarding board/commission meetings and options for potential digital involvement in neighborhood meetings.

Town Clerk Mike Standish provided an update regarding board/commission meetings.

Community and Economic Development Director Paul Melcher provided an update on the status of options for potential digital involvement in neighborhood meetings.

Mr. Melcher reported that he had recently been made aware of an existing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document regarding neighborhood meetings. Mr. Melcher requested time to review the SOP and then be able to return to Council at a future meeting date with options for potential digital involvement in neighborhood meetings.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REQUIRING ALL COST ESTIMATES FOR THE PROPOSED NARANJA PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND THEIR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE BE PRESENTED TO AND REVIEWED BY COUNCIL PRIOR TO ANY GROUND BREAKING FOR THOSE IMPROVEMENTS

Councilmember Solomon and Councilmember Greene requested this agenda item.

Councilmember Solomon clarified the reason for this request.

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #5.


				Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to require all cost estimates for the proposed Naranja Park improvements and their annual maintenance expenses be presented to and reviewed by Council prior to any groundbreaking for those improvements. Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #5. Councilmember Solomon requested to amend the main motion to require all cost estimates for the proposed Naranja Park improvements and their annual maintenance expenses be presented to and reviewed by Council prior to any groundbreaking for those improvements excluding the design and grading components as currently under contract. No second received. Councilmember Greene left the meeting at 8:38 p.m. Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #5. Vice Mayor Barrett requested to Call the Question, seconded by Councilmember Bohen.


				Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to require all cost estimates for the proposed Naranja Park improvements and their annual maintenance expenses be presented to and reviewed by Council prior to any groundbreaking for those improvements with the amendment that excludes the design and grading work.

Vote: 1 - 5 Failed

OPPOSED:	Mayor Joseph C. Winfield
	Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett
	Councilmember Tim Bohen
	Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey
	Councilmember Josh Nicolson
Other:	Councilmember Harry Greene (ABSENT)

ABSENT: Councilmember Greene

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF THE TOWN'S RECLAIMED WATER PIPELINE AND PRIORITIZATION OF THIS PROJECT

Councilmember Solomon and Councilmember Greene requested this agenda item.

Councilmember Solomon clarified the reason for his request.


				Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, to request that staff study the possibility of extending our reclaimed water line and report back at the June 1, 2022 Council meeting for discussion and possible action on this item. No second was received. Motion failed as a result of no second. Discussion continued amongst Council regarding item #6. Councilmember Greene returned to the meeting at 8:43 p.m.


FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
				Councilmember Solomon requested a future agenda item be added for discussion and possible action regarding the repayment of a 2015 Community Center loan from the General Fund. Seconded by Councilmember Bohen. Councilmember Solomon requested a future agenda item be added to the June 1st Council Regular Session meeting for discussion and possible action regarding the need, schedule, and cost of a new police station, Seconded by Councilmember Greene.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR SESSION


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to adjourn the Regular Session at 8:44 p.m.

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

STUDY SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
		Mayor Winfield called the Study Session to order at 8:45 p.m.

STUDY SESSION AGENDA

	1.	REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF AN UPDATED CONCEPT FOR THE ORO VALLEY MARKETPLACE
		Keri Silvyn with Lazarus & Silvyn, P.C., representing the applicant, presented Study Session item #1, which included two updated site plan proposals for review and discussion. Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff, and Ms. Silvyn regarding the updated site plan proposals. The applicant will return to Council, at a future meeting, with an updated site plan proposal that represents the Council's direction as discussed during the Study Session presentation.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE STUDY SESSION
		Mayor Winfield adjourned the Study Session at 9:16 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 18th day of May
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