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MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 4, 2023 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 5:30 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

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(3) to receive legal advice and A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(4) for possible litigation regarding the notice of claims regarding Naranja Drive


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to go into Executive Session at 5:31 p.m., pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(3) to receive legal advice and A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(4) for possible litigation regarding the notice of claims regarding Naranja Drive.

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
		Mayor Winfield announced that the following staff would be joining Council in Executive Session: Town Manager Jeff Wilkins, Deputy Town Manager Chris Cornelison, Town Attorney Nathan Rothschild, Legal Services Director Tobin Sidles, Attorney from Humphry and Peterson, P.C., representing the Municipal Risk Pool, and Town Clerk Mike Standish.

RESUME REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER
		Mayor Winfield resumed the Regular Session at 6:09 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 encouraged citizens to attend and participate in the Canyon Del Oro Project Graduation event, Who Killed Tim Burton, to be held on October 13, 2023. Mayor Winfield reported that he had attended an event to honor Jeremy Tarbet, Canyon Del Oro High School's Automotive Technology Teacher, who had been awarded a $50,000 check from Harbor Freight Tools for his teaching excellence. Mayor Winfield also reported that a ribbon cutting ceremony would be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, for the grand opening of the Oro Valley Harbor Freight Tools location.

TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ON CURRENT EVENTS
		Town Manager Jeff Wilkins reported the following information: The Oro Valley Community Academy would start on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The Town had posted a video on YouTube called Know Your Town's Budget Fiscal Year 2023-24. The Town had released a new This is Oro Valley podcast segment, regarding Parks and Recreation activity programs. The Town's HallOveen Spooktacular event would be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, and costumes are encouraged.

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 Devin Smith voiced her concerns regarding the proposed Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene rezoning request. Oro Valley resident Mike Zinkin voiced his concerns regarding Town Policy 6. 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.

PRESENTATIONS
		There were no presentation items.

CONSENT AGENDA

	A.	Minutes - September 20, 2023

	B.	Resolution No. (R)23-36, authorizing the Town of Oro Valley (TOV) to enter into an Intergovernmental Grant Agreement (IGA) with the City of Tucson (COT) for the purposes of coordinating federal financial aid to obtain three (3) new replacement buses using the FTA Urbanized Area 5307 Grant


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

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

REGULAR AGENDA

	1.	RESOLUTION NO. (R)23-37, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE A LAND WATER CONSERVATION GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 FOR THE NARANJA PARK SKATE/PUMP TRACK
		Interim Parks and Recreation Director Matt Jankowski presented item #1 and provided an overview of the grant award process.


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to approve Resolution No. (R)23-37, accepting a $1,000,000 grant award from Arizona State Parks Land Water Conservation Fund. 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)23-37, accepting a $1,000,000 grant award from Arizona State Parks Land Water Conservation Fund.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

	2.			DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING HOA CONTRIBUTIONS FOR GOLF THROUGH THE COMMUNITY CENTER FUND
				Councilmember Solomon introduced the item and explained the reason it was requested. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2. The following individuals spoke regarding item #2. Oro Valley resident Tony D'Angelo Oro Valley resident John Cronin Oro Valley resident Mike Zinkin Oro Valley resident Richard Crocker Oro Valley resident Niranjan Vescio Oro Valley resident Steve Jones Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.


				Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene to move that Council direct town staff to meet with the HOA's contributing to the Golf Community Center fund, regarding the detailed financials. Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2. Councilmember Solomon requested an amendment to the main motion to remove the language; staff to meet with the HOA's, and to add the language; to provide a report to the HOA's instead. Seconded by Councilmember Greene.


				Motion by Councilmember Steve Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Harry Greene FINAL MOTION AS AMENDED to move that council direct town staff to provide a report for the HOA's contributing to the Golf Community Center fund, regarding the detailed financials.

				Vote: 7 - 0 Carried

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
				Councilmember Solomon requested a future agenda item for the November 1, 2023, Council meeting to include discussion and possible action regarding the formation of a Golf Advisory Commission, seconded by Councilmember Greene. Vice Mayor Barrett requested a future agenda item to include discussion and possible action of a potential timeline or time limit for the public process of rezoning applications, seconded by Councilmember Nicolson.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR SESSION


				Motion by Mayor Joseph C. Winfield, seconded by Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett to adjourn the Regular Session at 7:21 p.m.

		Vote: 7 - 0 Carried
		Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 7:22 p.m. Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 7:31 p.m.

STUDY SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
		Mayor Winfield called the Study Session to order at 7:32 p.m.

STUDY SESSION AGENDA

	1.	PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION REGARDING PLANS FOR THE TOWN'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
		Communications and Marketing Administrator Misti Nowak presented the proposed plans for the Town's 50th Anniversary Celebration and included the following: Strategic Plan Objective + SMART Goals Budget Sponsorship and Support Primary Planning Component and Department Assignments Primary Planning Components and Tentative Deliverables Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding Study Session item #1. Council provided comments to staff and asked that staff explore the following activities and/or events for the Town's 50th Anniversary Celebration. Council also asked that staff return with an updated budget that meets the expectations for the Town's 50th Anniversary Celebration Provide a parade for the 50th Anniversary Celebration Host a big one-day Celebration event in April, to include various activities and games, bouncy houses, live music, and food vendors Further address opportunities to increase bandwidth by reaching out to the community, groups, and Tribal Council for involvement opportunities Plant 50 trees, possibly at Naranja Park or throughout the community Provide various tournaments to highlight the Town's resources Explore the concept of the OV 50 Bingo Card Tap into local music talent Provide school presentations Public art scavenger hunt Explore the feasibility of hiring an event planner to assist with organizing events Continue planning of year-long celebration event to include monthly themes

ADJOURNMENT
		Mayor Winfield adjourned the meeting at 8:35 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 4th day of October 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