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MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR AND STUDY SESSION MAY 3, 2023 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
	Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
	Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
	Steve Solomon, Councilmember
Absent:	Harry Greene, Councilmember

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Winfield led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Deputy Town Clerk Michelle Stine announced the upcoming Town meetings.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS ON CURRENT EVENTS

Councilmember Jones-Ivey encouraged involvement and volunteerism for Project Graduation.

Mayor Winfield recognized staff for participating in the Town's Earth Day buffelgrass removal event.
Mayor Winfield recognized the Police Department's Officers of the Year.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS

Interim Town Manager Chris Cornelison reported the Youth Advisory Council will be hosting a free workshop on "How to Get a Job" on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

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

Oro Valley resident Devon Sloan voiced her concerns regarding family events at Steam Pump Ranch and the inclusion of the Oro Valley Historical Society.

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

Oro Valley resident Richard Furash requested a moment of silence in honor of the pedestrian who lost her life from the recent accident on Naranja Drive. Mr. Furash voiced his concerns regarding safety issues along Naranja Drive.

Oro Valley resident Howard Richmond thanked the Council for their work and acknowledged the roundabout at La Cañada and Moore Road. Mr. Richmond voiced his concerns regarding internet issues in the northwest part of Oro Valley.

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

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation of graduating Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Members

Constituent Services Coordinator Jessica Hynd provided an overview of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and recognized the following graduating members:

Elena Hendrix
Vincent Ferrara
Lauren Ernzen
Ryan Russell
Alexei Mendez
Matthew Kim
Sameer Sandhu
Brooke Taylor

Proclamation - Kids to Parks Day

Mayor Winfield proclaimed Saturday, May 20, 2023 as Kids to Parks Day.

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

CONSENT AGENDA

Minutes - April 12, April 13, April 14 and April 19, 2023

Resolution No. (R)23-18, authorizing and approving a first amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Town of Oro Valley and Santa Cruz County regarding payment for the incarceration of municipal prisoners


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

		Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

REGULAR AGENDA

	1.	DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF THE TOWN'S SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM
		Police Chief Kara Riley provided an update on the program policy and costs and added that the Police Department engages the Town's Emergency Manager in the review process. She suggested providing budget information to the schools regarding the school resource officer program instead of the cost percentage.


				Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield that Oro Valley adopt the following policy: every school in Oro Valley with an enrollment of 200 or more students shall 1) have the Oro Valley Police Department and Emergency Response Planner annually review and provide input to their security and emergency plans and 2) have a School Resource Officer or other alternative security approved by the Oro Valley Police Department. Oro Valley shall request a reimbursement from each school for the cost of the Oro Valley provided school resource officers.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
				Mayor Winfield recommended removing the enrollment number and commented that the Town may not have the authority to require every school to participate and questioned using the word "shall". Chief Riley reported the Town Attorney recommended using the word "should". Councilmember Soloman accepted these suggestions as friendly amendments to the motion; to remove the number of "200 or more" and change the word "shall" to "should". Vice Mayor Barrett discussed specifying K-12 to clarify the type of school. Councilmember Solomon amended the motion to include the language "K-12".
				Discussion ensued amongst the Council and staff regarding item # 1.


				Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield FINAL MOTION AS AMENDED: That Oro Valley adopt the following policy: Every K-12 school in Oro Valley should 1) have the Oro Valley Police Department and emergency response planner annually review and provide input to their security and emergency plans and 2) have a school resource officer or other alternate security approved by the Oro Valley Police Department. Oro Valley shall request a reimbursement from each school for the cost of Oro Valley provided school resource officers.

				Vote: 6 - 0 Carried
				Discussion continued amongst the Council and staff regarding Item #1.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
				No future agenda items were requested.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR SESSION


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Josh Nicolson to adjourn the Regular Session at 7:14 p.m.

		Vote: 6 - 0 Carried

STUDY SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
		Mayor Winfield called the Study Session to order at 7:23 p.m.

STUDY SESSION AGENDA

	1.	DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TOWN OF ORO VALLEY TRAFFIC STANDARDS PLAN
		Vice Mayor Barrett introduced the item and explained the reasons it was requested for review. Public Works Director and Town Engineer Paul Keesler presented information regarding codes and standards the Town utilized, including how standards were applied and how these help with inquiries brought to Town Council. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding Study Session item #1. The Council directed staff to update the street and subdivision standards with more inclusive code references, including level of service, safety standards, Traffic Impact Analysis requirements and for the new standards to be all inclusive of all traffic issues, rather than just subdivisions.

ADJOURNMENT
		Mayor Winfield adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.

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Danielle Tanner
Senior Office Specialist

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 3rd day of May 2023. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

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Michelle Stine, MMC
Deputy Town Clerk