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MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION JUNE 7, 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
	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 EVENTS

Councilmember Jones-Ivey reported that she had attended a private event held at James D. Kreigh Park to celebrate the public release of a newly discovered mineral "Jimkreighite". Councilmember Jones-Ivey reported that this mineral was discovered in the Santa Catalina Mountains by Warren Lazar.

Councilmember Greene reported that the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief of Nursing at Oro Valley Hospital had been working with Northwest Hospital to create a medical residency in Internal and Family Medicine at Oro Valley Hospital.

Mayor Winfield reported that he had attended the graduation for two new Oro Valley Police Officers from the Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy on June 1, 2023.

Mayor Winfield recognized Interim Town Manager Chris Cornelison for his exemplary service during his tenor as the Interim Town Manager.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS

Interim Town Manager Chris Cornelison provided an update on a previous request from Council, regarding the status of resolving the Oro Valley Community Center tennis fee rate issues in correlation with participation in the Silver Sneakers program.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Mayor Winfield reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would remain as posted.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

There were no informational items.

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Oro Valley resident Ray Dissinger voiced his concerns regarding the disc golf agreement for the Pusch Ridge Golf Course.

Mayor Winfield requested that staff provide a report regarding the discussions of disc golf at the Pusch Ridge Golf Course.

Oro Valley resident Chuck Crowley spoke on behalf of Tony DAngelo. Mr. Crowley voiced the concerns of Mr. DAngelo regarding disc golf at the Pusch Ridge Golf Course.

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

Oro Valley resident Tricia Tozier voiced her concerns regarding the proposed Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning request.

Oro Valley resident Paul Parisi spoke regarding the importance of growth in Oro Valley.

Councilmember Solomon requested that an agenda item be placed on the June 21, 2023, Regular Town Council agenda for discussion and possible action regarding the use of the Pusch Ridge Golf Course. Seconded by Councilmember Greene.

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation and possible discussion regarding the Town's Five-Year Financial Forecast through FY 2028/29

Deputy Finance Director Wendy Gomez presented the Town's Five-Year Financial Forecast through FY 2028/29, and included the following:

Overview
General Fund Sources - Assumptions
General Fund Sources - Forecast
General Fund Uses - Assumptions
General Fund Uses - Forecast
General Fund Forecast
Highway Fund Sources - Assumptions
Highway Fund Sources - Forecast
Highway Fund Uses - Assumptions
Highway Fund Uses - Forecast
Highway Fund Forecast
Capital Fund Sources - Assumptions
Capital Fund Sources - Forecast
Capital Fund Uses - Assumptions
Capital Fund Uses - Forecast
Capital Fund Forecast
Community Center Fund Sources - Assumptions
Community Center Fund Sources - Forecast
Community Center Fund Uses - Assumptions
Community Center Fund Uses - Forecast
Community Center Fund Forecast

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the Town's Five-Year Financial Forecast through FY 2028/29.

CONSENT AGENDA

Councilmember Bohen requested that Consent items (C) and (E) be pulled for discussion.

Minutes - May 24, 2023

Appointment to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Board

D	Resolution No. (R)23-21, 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 23-24


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

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	C.			Resolution No. (R)23-20, 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
				Councilmember Bohen requested clarification regarding the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Pension Funding Policy regarding investment rate returns and historical averages. Chief Financial Officer Dave Gephart provided clarification regarding investment rate returns and historical averages. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item (C).


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to approve Resolution No. (R)23-20, 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. Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item (C).


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to approve Resolution No. (R)23-20, 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.

Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

E	Resolution No. (R)23-22, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Oro Valley (Town) and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for the design and construction of a multi-use path on Naranja Drive between La Cañada Drive and First Avenue

Councilmember Bohen requested clarification regarding the assigned project coordinator.

Public Works Director Paul Keesler clarified when the project coordinator would be assigned for the design and construction of a multi-use path on Naranja Drive between La Cañda Drive and First Avenue.


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Resolution No. (R)23-22, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Oro Valley (Town) and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for the design and construction of a multi-use path on Naranja Drive between La Cañada Drive and First Avenue

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
		Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 7:49 p.m.

REGULAR AGENDA

	1.	PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. (R)23-23, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE POTABLE WATER BASE RATES, INCREASE TO THE POTABLE WATER COMMODITY RATES AND AN INCREASE TO THE RECLAIMED WATER COMMODITY RATE FOR THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY
		Water Utility Director Peter Abraham presented item #1 and included the following: The Oro Valley Water Utility Water Rates Analysis Process, Goals and Assumptions Proposed Potable Water Rates Recommendation Proposed Potable Water Base and Commodity Rates Potable Water Cost Comparisons Proposed Reclaimed Water Rate Recommendation Proposed Reclaimed Water Commodity Rate & Cost Comparisons In Closing 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 Resolution No. (R)23-23, authorizing and approving an increase to the potable water base rates, an increase to the potable water commodity rates and an increase to the reclaimed water commodity rate. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1.


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Resolution No. (R)23-23, authorizing and approving an increase to the potable water base rates, an increase to the potable water commodity rates and an increase to the reclaimed water commodity rate.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	2.			PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. (R)23-24, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FY 2023/24 AND SETTING THE LOCAL ALTERNATIVE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION FOR FY 2023/24
				Interim Town Manager Chris Cornelison introduced the tentative Budget for FY 2023/24 and setting the Local Alternative Expenditure Limitation for FY 2023/24. Chief Financial Officer Dave Gephart presented item #2 and included the following: FY 2023/24 Tentative Budget FY 2023/24 Sources: $148.5M FY 2023/24 Expenditures $148.5M FY 2023/24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP): $47.8M FY 2023/24 General Fund Overview Final Notes and Next Steps 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 Resolution No. (R)23-24, adopting the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24, and setting the local alternative expenditure limitation for Fiscal Year 2023/24 at $148,489,391. 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)23-24, adopting the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24, and setting the local alternative expenditure limitation for Fiscal Year 2023/24 at $148,489,391.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
				No future agenda items were requested.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Steve Solomon to adjourn the meeting at 8:41 p.m.

Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

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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 7th day of June 2023. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

_______________________________
Michael Standish, CMC
Town Clerk