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MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION JUNE 1, 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
	Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
	Steve Solomon, Councilmember
Absent:	Joyce Jones-Ivey, 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 EVENTS

Mayor Winfield thanked all those who had helped prepare for the Naranja Park ground-breaking event held on May 31, 2022.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS

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.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

There were no informational items.

CALL TO AUDIENCE

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

PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation - Men's Health Month

Mayor Winfield proclaimed June 2022 as Men's Health Month in Oro Valley.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Member Joe Coyle accepted the proclamation.

Mayor Winfield reported that the following activities would be available in June 2022 as part of Men's Health Month:

June 4th - National Trials Day Evening Hike held at Catalina State Park
June 11th - Steam Pump Ranch Fathers Day Craft event
June 17th - Wear Blue event in support of colon cancer awareness
June 19th - Round up at the Ranch 5K, held at Steam Pump Ranch
June 25th and 26th - Free access and use of the Oro Valley Aquatic Center and Community and Recreation Center

CONSENT AGENDA

Councilmember Bohen requested that Consent item (C) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.

Minutes - May 11, May 12, and May 18, 2022

Resolution No. (R)22-24, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Town of Oro Valley and Pima County for animal control services

Resolution No. (R)22-25, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Phoenix Police Department / Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Town of Oro Valley Police Department for the participation in the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force


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

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey (ABSENT)

C.	Request for Final Plat approval of a 21-lot residential subdivision known as Rivers Edge, located at the northeast corner of Lambert Lane and Shore Cliff Drive

Councilmember Bohen requested clarification regarding what a ministerial action was.

Town Attorney Nathan Rothschild clarified the meaning of ministerial action.

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding Consent Agenda item (C).


				Motion by Councilmember Harry Greene, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to approve the Final Plat for the proposed subdivision, River's Edge, based on the finding that it meets Town requirements.

Vote: 5 - 1 Carried

OPPOSED:	Councilmember Tim Bohen
Other:	Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey (ABSENT)

REGULAR AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. (R)22-26, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE POTABLE WATER BASE RATES AND INCREASE TO THE POTABLE WATER COMMODITY RATES FOR THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY

Water Utility Director Peter Abraham gave a brief overview of Regular Agenda item #1 and introduced Dan Jackson from Willdan Consulting. Mr. Jackson presented item #1 and provided the following information:

Water Rate Study and Long-Term Financial Plan
Background on Rates
Facts about Water Rates in the 21st Century
Current Water Rate Structure - July 2021
Historical Rate Increases (%)
Monthly Residential Charge Comparison 7,000 Gallons Water
Water Customers and Volumes
Actual and Forecast Potable Water Accounts
Actual and Forecast Potable Water Billed Consumption
Water Current and Forecast Cost of Service
Key Assumptions Driving Forecast Financial and Rate Plan
Capital Improvement Plan: FY 2022- FY 2026
Forecast Cost of Service and Not Revenue Requirement
Proposed Water Rate Plan
Notes on Rate proposal - Potable Water Rates
Water Rate Plan - Potable Water Rates FY 2023 - FY 2027
Rate Plan - Impact on Monthly Bills FY 2023 - FY 2027
Presentation Summary: Why is Rate Plan Beneficial to Oro Valley?
Other Water Rates and Fees

Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing.

The following individual spoke in support of item #1

Oro Valley resident Charlie Hurt

The following individual spoke regarding item #1

Oro Valley resident John Isenbarger

Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.

Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff and Mr. Jackson regarding item #1.


				Motion by Councilmember Harry Greene, seconded by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield to Resolution No. (R)22-26, authorizing and approving an increase to the potable water base rates and an increase to the potable water commodity rates. Discussion continued amongst Council, staff and Mr. Jackson regarding item #1.


				Motion by Councilmember Harry Greene, seconded by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield to Resolution No. (R)22-26, authorizing and approving an increase to the potable water base rates and an increase to the potable water commodity rates.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey (ABSENT)

Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 7:35 p.m.

Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 7:48 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. (R)22-27, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY 2022/23 AND SETTING THE LOCAL ALTERNATIVE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION FOR FY 2022/23

Town Manager Mary Jacobs introduced item #2 and provided a brief background regarding the adoption of the Tentative Budget for FY 2022-23 and setting the Local Alternative Expenditure Limitation for FY 2022/23.

Chief Financial Officer Dave Gephart presented item #2 and included the following:

FY 2022/23 Tentative Budget
FY 2022/23 Revenue Sources: $147.7M
FY 2022/23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP): $45.1M
FY 2022/23 General Fund Overview
Final Notes and Next Steps

Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing.

No comments were received.

Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Resolution No. (R)22-27, adopting the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2022/23, and setting the local alternative expenditure limitation for Fiscal Year 2022/23 at $147,704,287. Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.

Other:

Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey (ABSENT)


				Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to make a substitute motion to approve Resolution No. (R)22-27, adopting the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2022/23, and setting the local alternative expenditure limitation for Fiscal Year 2022/23 at $147,704,287, and direct staff that all of the unbudgeted account balance in the Community Center Fund, except for $1,000,000, shall be spent on golf course irrigation replacement in this budget, to come back to us at our next scheduled Council meeting. Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.

Other:

Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey (ABSENT)


				Motion by Councilmember Tim Bohen, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to call the question.

Vote: 4 - 2 Carried

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


				Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to make a substitute motion to approve Resolution No. (R)22-27, adopting the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2022/23, and setting the local alternative expenditure limitation for Fiscal Year 2022/23 at $147,704,287, and ask that all of the unbudgeted account balance in the Community Center Fund, except for $1,000,000, shall be spent on golf course irrigation replacement in this budget.

Vote: 4 - 2 Carried

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

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN AND CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR AN 18-UNIT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE EAST CORNER OF RANCHO VISTOSO BLVD AND MORNING VISTA DRIVE INTERSECTION (CASE NO. 2102029)

Planner I Kyle Packer presented item #3 and included the following:

Purpose
Conceptual Design Plans
Public Participation
Planning & Zoning Commission
Summary and Recommendation

Keri Silvyn with Lazarus & Silvyn, P.C., and representing the applicant, was available for questions.

The following individual spoke in support of item #3.

Oro Valley resident Justin Sanchez

Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff and Ms. Silvyn regarding item #3.


				Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to approve case number 21002029 for the proposed conceptual site plan and conceptual landscape plan for the 18-unit residential subdivision located on the east corner of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Morning Vista Drive. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the motion.

Other:

Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey (ABSENT)


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve the conceptual site plan and conceptual landscape plan for the proposed 18-unit residential subdivision located on the east corner of the Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Morning Vista Drive intersection based on the finding that the proposal complies with the Oro Valley Zoning Code Design Principles and applicable design standards with the amendment of general note 17 to strike the dates Councilmember Solomon withdrew his motion. Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #3.

Other:

Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey (ABSENT)


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve the conceptual site plan and conceptual landscape plan for the proposed 18-unit residential subdivision located on the east corner of the Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Morning Vista Drive intersection based on the finding that the proposal complies with the Oro Valley Zoning Code Design Principles and applicable design standards with the amendment of general note 17 to strike the dates.

Vote: 5 - 1 Carried

OPPOSED:	Councilmember Tim Bohen
Other:	Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey (ABSENT)

Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #3.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM THE NORTHERN HEIGHTS HOA TO DEDICATE THEIR PRIVATE STREETS TO THE TOWN AS PUBLIC STREETS

Public Works Director and Town Engineer Paul Keesler presented item #4 and included the following:

Northern Heights Street Dedication Request
Town Engineer's Initial Assessment
Town Engineer's Recommendation

The following individual spoke in support of item #4.

Oro Valley resident Stephen Corazzini

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #4.

Mayor Winfield stated that the consensus of the Council was that there was no support for this item.

Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 9:57 p.m.

Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 10:07 p.m.

STAFF REPORT AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION ON THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO ALLEVIATE REPORTED TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ISSUES AT LEMAN ACADEMY

Councilmember Bohen and Councilmember Solomon requested this agenda item.

Councilmember Bohen clarified his request for this agenda item.

Public Works Director and Town Engineer Paul Keesler provided the staff report for item #5 and included the following:

Leman Academy Traffic
Traffic Circulation Refinement Recommendations

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #5.

PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING WHAT ACTIONS WOULD NEED TO BE TAKEN AND THE PROJECTED COSTS OF THESE ACTIONS REQUIRED TO BRING RECLAIMED WATER TO EACH TOWN FACILITY THAT CURRENTLY USES POTABLE WATER FOR IRRIGATION. THESE FACILITIES INCLUDE THE PUSCH RIDGE GOLF COURSE AND ANY OTHER TOWN FACILITIES WHICH CURRENTLY IRRIGATE WITH POTABLE WATER

Councilmember Bohen and Councilmember Nicolson requested this agenda item.

Councilmember Bohen clarified his request for this agenda item.

Water Utility Director Peter Abraham presented item #6 and included the following:

The Oro Valley Reclaimed Water System

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #6.

Town Manager Mary Jacobs recommended that this item be incorporated into the Council's Strategic Leadership Plan. Ms. Jacobs stated that should Council choose to amend the current Strategic Leadership Plan, she would work with Mr. Abraham to develop a proposed objective that would be accomplished in the next year and, if needed, a continuation option could be provided in the next plan. Staff would bring this proposed objective back to Council at their June 15, 2022 meeting.

Council agreed to have staff return with a proposed objective at their next Regular scheduled meeting on June 15, 2022.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

No Future Agenda items were requested.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to adjourn the meeting at 11:21 p.m.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Councilmember 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 1st day of June
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