MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
March 20, 2019
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor
Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor
Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
Rhonda Piña, Councilmember
Bill Rodman, Councilmember
Steve Solomon, Councilmember
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Mayor Winfield led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings.
No Council reports were received.
Town Manager Mary Jacobs provided information regarding an upcoming FlashVote survey and encouraged citizen participation. Ms. Jacobs also reminded citizens to be mindful of construction crews on La Cholla and avoid the area if possible.
Mayor Winfield reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted.
There were no informational items.
Ms. Fitzgerald voiced her concerns regarding the archery range at Naranja Park.
Ms. Peters voiced her concerns regarding the lack of civility of a Councilmember.
Mayor Winfield proclaimed March 21, 2019 as World Down Syndrome day in the Town of Oro Valley.
Katie Ferguson expressed her gratitude for the proclamation of World Down Syndrome Day in Oro Valley.
Administrative Services Director/CFO Stacey Lemos presented the FY 2018/19 Financial Update through January 2019 and included the following:
- General Fund
- General Fund Highlights
- Highway Fund
- Highway Fund Highlights
- Community Center Fund
- Community Center Fund Highlights
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the FY 2018/19 Financial Update through January.
Mayor Winfield requested that item (A) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Vice Mayor Barrett requested that item (B) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Mayor Winfield requested that the minutes for March 6, 2019 be updated to include the specific direction given to staff regarding a proposed zoning amendment to the Oro Valley Town Center Planned Area Development.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mayor Winfield and seconded by Councilmember Nicolson to approve the February 27, 2019 Town Council minutes and to continue the March 6, 2019 Town Council minutes to the April 3, 2019 Council meeting for approval.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Vice Mayor Barrett requested clarification regarding the Final Plat for Saguaro Viejos West residential subdivision.
Planning Manager Bayer Vella clarified the request for approval of a Final Plat for the Saguaro Viejos West residential subdivision.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item B.
Barrett, nicolson 7-0
rodman - solomon approved c-f 7-0
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Barrett and seconded by Councilmember Nicolson to approve the Final Plat for the Saguaro Viejos residential subdivision, based on the finding that it meets Town requirements and with the condition that details listed in Town Code regarding which saguaros shall be preserved in place be included in the Final Plat.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
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Resolution No. (R)19-11, approving the dedication of public easements for Trail No. 331, Trail No. 33 and drainage maintenance and access associated with the Valley Vista subdivision located north of Tangerine Road and east of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard along the future Moore Road Loop extension |
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Resolution No. (R)19-12, authorizing and approving an Employment Agreement for the Town Magistrate, George Dunscomb |
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Resolution No. (R)19-13, authorizing and approving a subgrantee agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to fund overtime and mileage under the Operation Stonegarden program |
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Resolution No. (R)19-14, authorizing and approving a subgrantee agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to fund the purchase of three(3)License Plate Readers under the Operation Stonegarden program |
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Rodman and seconded by Councilmember Solomon to approve Consent Agenda items (C) - (F).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Town Manager Mary Jacobs gave a brief overview of the FY 2019/20 - FY 2020/21 Town Council Strategic Leadership Plan.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Barrett and seconded by Councilmember Nicolson to approve Resolution (R)19-15, adopting and approving the FY 2019-20- FY 2020/21 Town Council Strategic Leadership Plan.
MOTION carried, 6-1 with Councilmember Piña opposed.
Mayor Winfield requested a presentation on FlashVote, seconded by Councilmember Solomon.
No comments were received.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mayor Winfield and seconded by Councilmember Solomon to adjourn the Regular Session at 7:45 p.m.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Mayor Winfield called the Study Session to order at 7:45 p.m.
Director of Community & Economic Development Department J.J. Johnston presented the proposed Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and included the following:
- CEDS Plan
- Overarching Goals
- Initial Priorities
- Next Steps
The following individuals spoke in support of item #1.
Oro Valley resident and CEO of Rhythm Inc., Andy Gibbs
Oro Valley resident and Icagen Vice President Dr. Paul August
Oro Valley resident and President and CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Dave Perry
The following individual spoke on item #1.
Oro Valley resident Dick Eggerding
Discussion ensued amongst Council, staff and Dr. Paul August regarding item #1.
Mayor Winfield adjourned the meeting at 9:29 p.m