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MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR AND STUDY SESSION MARCH 15, 2023 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 5:06 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
	Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor
	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 5:07 p.m., pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(1) and (A)(3) Personnel matter - Town Magistrate annual performance review Mayor Winfield announced that the following staff would be joining Council in Executive Session: Town Magistrate James Hazel, Town Attorney Jonathan Rothschild and Town Clerk Mike Standish.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Councilmember Josh Nicolson (ABSENT)

RESUME REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Councilmember Nicolson joined the meeting via Zoom.

Mayor Winfield resumed the Regular Session at 6:07 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

RESOLUTION NO. (R)23-10, REAPPOINTING THE TOWN MAGISTRATE AND AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT


				Motion by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett, 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 Allegiance.

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

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS ON CURRENT EVENTS
		Councilmember Jones-Ivey recognized Jaden Wu, a junior at Basis Oro Valley High School, for his academic excellence, athletic accomplishments, and community support. Councilmember Greene provided an update regarding the Oro Valley Stormwater Utility Commission's recent meeting where they discussed different fee scenarios. Mayor Winfield reported that he had attended the Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Youth Nature Camp, held at Catalina State Park. Mayor Winfield complemented town staff for their rapport with the young camp attendees.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
		Interim Town Manager, Chris Cornelison, recognized Public Works Director and Town Engineer Paul Keesler, and his staff, for their work with stakeholders regarding the construction on La Canada and Tangerine Road. Mr. Cornelison also reported that the Oro Valley Aquatic Center had been voted as the Best Aquatic Center, for the Best of the Northwest 2023 Reader Recommendation awards, presented by Tucson Local Media.

ORDER OF BUSINESS
		Mayor Winfield reviewed the order of business and stated the order would stand as posted.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
		There were no informational items.

CALL TO AUDIENCE
		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 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. Oro Valley resident Anthony Farrara voiced his concerns regarding 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 Tony D'Angelo spoke regarding the Friends of Push Ridge Golf and the Push Ridge Golf Course.

PRESENTATIONS
		There were no presentation items.

CONSENT AGENDA

	A.	Minutes - March 1, 2023

	B.	Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC)

	C.	Resolution No. (R)23-08, approving an agreement between the Arizona State Parks Board and the Town of Oro Valley for a Heritage Fund Historic Preservation Grant in the amount of $14,349.60 in support of the installation of an HVAC unit at the historic Steam Pump Ranch


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

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

REGULAR AGENDA

	2.	PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THREE ITEMS RELATED TO A PROPOSED OFFICE AND DRIVE-THRU DEVELOPMENT LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NARANJA AND LA CAÑADA DRIVE. THE ITEMS INCLUDE: ITEM A: AMENDMENT OF A 2006 GRADING EXCEPTION CONDITION ITEM B: CONCEPTUAL SITE AND LANDSCAPE PLANS ITEM C: CONCEPTUAL ARCHITECTURE.
		Oro Valley Principal Planner, Michael Spaeth, presented item #2 and included the following: Purpose Location Map History and Background Item A: Amendment of Grading Exception Condition Grading Waiver Concept Plan vs. Applicant's New Plan Item A: Amendment of Grading Exception Condition Item B: Conceptual Site Plan and Landscape Plan Item B: Conceptual Site Plan and Landscape Plans - Compatibility Item C: Architecture Review Criteria Public Participation Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council action Summary Mr. Paul Oland of Paradigm Land Designs LLC., and representing the property owner, continued the presentation and provided a brief overview of the proposed development. 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 Councilmember Tim Bohen, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to continue the item based upon the amount of concerns regarding traffic that had been raised at this meeting. Discussion continued amongst council and staff regarding item number #2.

Other:

Councilmember Josh Nicolson (ABSENT)


				Motion by Councilmember Tim Bohen, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to continue the item based upon the amount of concerns regarding traffic that had been raised at this meeting.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Councilmember Josh Nicolson (ABSENT)

PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE 2026 GENERAL PLAN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY

Principal Planner Milini Simms presented item #3 and included the following:

Purpose of the Community Engagement Strategy for the General Plan
Voter Ratification
Beyond the vote - Importance of Community Input
Community Engagement Plan
Plan is Unique - Created by a Resident Advisory Group
Plan is Unique - Built on Resident Input

Ms. Simms introduced Jan Gordley of the Gordley Group. Ms. Gordley continued the presentation and provided a brief overview of the Gordley Group and their previous projects. Ms. Gordley also provided an overview of the Gordley Groups role in the current 2026 General Plan Community Engagement Strategy.

Ms. Simms continued the presentation and included the following:

Guiding Principles
Key Stakeholders
Communication Methods and Tools
Strategy for Community Engagement
Previous Effort vs. Proposed Estimates
Next steps in the General Plan process
Summary and recommendation

The following individual spoke in support of item #3

Oro Valley resident Tanish Doshi

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #3.


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve the Community Engagement Plan for the 2026 General Plan effort.

Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

Other:

Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett (ABSTAINING)

Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 8:31 p.m.

Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 8:47 p.m.

RESOLUTION NO. (R)23-09, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE PARLIAMENTARY RULES & PROCEDURES AND CODE OF CONDUCT

Town Attorney, Jonathan Rothschild, presented item #4 and gave an overview of the proposed changes to the towns' Parliamentary Rules & Procedures and Code of Conduct.

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #4.


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon to approve Resolution No. (R)23-09, adopting the proposed amendments to the Parliamentary Rules & Procedures and Code of Conduct including the direction received this evening. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #4. Mayor Winfield withdrew his motion. Seconded by Councilmember Solomon. Vice Mayor Barrett suggested that this item come back to Council on a future Consent agenda, when it is ready.


FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
				No future agenda items were requested.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR SESSION


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon to adjourn the Regular Session at 9:11 p.m.

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

STUDY SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
		Mayor Winfield called the Study Session to order at 9:12 p.m.

STUDY SESSION AGENDA

	1.	PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION OF THE VISTOSO TRAILS NATURE PRESERVE DRAFT MASTER PLAN
		Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Director, Kristy Diaz-Trahan, presented Study Session item #1 and provided a brief overview of the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Draft Maser Plan. Ms. Diaz-Trahan introduced Ms. Liz Cole, Project Manager from Sites Southwest. Ms. Cole continued the presentation and included the following: Master Plan Goals Programming Suggestions Summary Educational Recommendations Interpretive Summary Existing Conditions Existing Conditions - ADA Assessment Proposed Trail Plan Diagram - Option A Existing & Proposed Trail Sections - Option A Proposed Trail Plan Diagram - Option B Existing & Proposed Trail Sections - Option B Proposed Trail Plan Diagram - Option C Driving Range Node Pond Node - Option A Pond Node - Option B Pond Node - Option C Pond & Driving Range Nodes Benefits Matrix Revegetation/Land Management Process Phasing Recommendations Next Steps Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding Study Session item #1. The following individual spoke in support of item #1 Oro Valley resident Linette Mock The following individual spoke in opposition of item #1. Oro Valley resident Judi Davis The following individuals spoke on item #1. Oro Valley resident Marlene Skibbe Oro Valley resident Cindy Barge Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff, and Ms. Cole regarding Study Session item #1. Council provided feedback to staff regarding the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Draft Master Plan.

	2.	PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION REGARDING THE TOWN'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
		Interim Town Manager, Chris Cornelison, provided a brief overview of Study Session item #2 and introduced Management Analyst, Karl Shaddock, who presented the item and included the following: Overview Capital Fund Tentative Capital Fund Forecast Capital Fund FY 23/24 Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding Study Session item #2.

ADJOURNMENT
		Mayor Winfield adjourned the Study Session at 11:34 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 15th day of March 2023. 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