MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
April 3, 2019
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA 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
Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
Rhonda Piña, Councilmember
Bill Rodman, Councilmember
Steve Solomon, Councilmember

ABSENT: Joyce Jones-Ivey, 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.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Mayor Winfield thanked Assistant Town Manager Chris Cornelison for his leadership during Town Manager Mary Jacobs absence.  

Councilmember Rodman reported that he and Councilmember Jones-Ivey attended the Tonoho Chul Sonoran Spring Gala on March 31. Councilmember Rodman also provided an update on the construction of the Tohono Chul Events Pavillion.

TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

Town Clerk Mike Standish announced that new artwork was on display in the Council Chambers by artist Don Driggars.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

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

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

There were no informational items. 

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Oro Valley resident Jerry Ward

Oro Valley resident Jerry Ward voiced his concerns regarding Town Code and Future Planing. 

Oro Valley resident Gerry Perry

Oro Valley resident Gerry Perry spoke in support of the Archary Range at Naranja Park. 

Oro Valley resident Harold Adair

Oro Valley resident Harold Adair spoke regarding the Archery Range at Naranja Park. 

PRESENTATIONS

1.

Presentation of the Historic Preservation Commission’s 2019 Historical Expository Writing Contest Winners


Historic Preservation Commission Chair Dan Huff gave an overview of the Historic Preservation Commission's 2019 Historical Expository Writing Contest and recognized the following contest winners:

1st Place - Evan Santiago
2nd Place - Cody Wright
2nd Place - Jack Pletnick
3rd Place - Camri Whitaker

2.

Presentation by the Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists


Krik Astroth and Evan Pilling with the Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists presented information regarding the importance of the Honeybee Canyon Trails.

3.

Presentation by Golder Ranch Fire District - Emergency Medical Services Division Chief


Golder Ranch Fire District Deputy Chief Grant Cesarek gave an overview of the emergency medical services provided by Golder Ranch Fire District.

CONSENT AGENDA

A.

Minutes - March 6 and March 20, 2019


3-6-19 Draft Minutes

3-20-19 Draft Minutes

B.

Request for approval of a Final Plat for a vacant property, located on the northwest corner of Tangerine Road and Rancho Vistoso Boulevard


ATTACHMENT 1 - CONDITION OF APPROVAL

ATTACHMENT 2 - PROPOSED FINAL PLAT

C.

Request for approval of a Final Plat for Phase 1 of the Saguaro Viejos East residential subdivision, located near the northwest corner of La Cholla Boulevard and Naranja Drive


ATTACHMENT 1- CONDITION OF APPROVAL

MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Rodman and seconded by Councilmember Solomon to approve Consent Agenda Items (A) and (C), (item B was removed from the agenda on 4/2/19).

MOTION carried, 6-0.

REGULAR AGENDA

1.

PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)19-04, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO CONTINUE A PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT TO THE ORO VALLEY TOWN CENTRE PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED NEAR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ORACLE ROAD AND PUSCH VIEW LANE (The applicant has requested that this item be continued to a date uncertain)


ATTACHMENT 1 - APPLICANT LETTER TO CONTINUE

Planning Manager Bayer Vella stated that the applicant had requested a continuance, non date specific, to address concerns raised during the March 6, 2019 Town Council meeting.

MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Solomon and seconded by Councilmember Rodman to continue the proposed amendment based on a finding it will provide the applicant additional time to address issues raised during the March 6, 2019 Town Council meeting. 

MOTION carried, 6-0.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

No future agenda items were requested. 

CALL TO AUDIENCE

No comments were received. 

ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR SESSION

MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Rodman and seconded by Vice-Mayor Barrett to adjourn the Regular Session at 6:52 p.m.

MOTION carried, 6-0.

Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 6:53 p.m.

Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 7:02 p.m.

STUDY SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Winfield called the Study Session to order at 7:02 p.m.

STUDY SESSION AGENDA

1.

PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION REGARDING AN UPDATE ON THE ARIZONA DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN AND ORO VALLEY’S WATER RESOURCE STRATEGIC PLAN


Colorado River DCP

Water Utility Director Peter Abraham gave and overview of item #1 and presented the following:

- Colorado River System
- Lake Meade, Entitlements & River Over-allocation
- Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan (LBDCP)
- Oro Valley's Water Resource Strategic Plan
- Ensuring Oro Valley's Water Sustainability
- Past / Present / Future Water Resource Utilization

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1.

The following individual spoke on item #1. 

Oro Valley resident Timothy Bohen

Discussion continued amongst council and staff regarding item #1. 

ADJOURNMENT OF THE STUDY SESSION

Mayor Winfield adjourned the Study Session at 8:05 p.m.

REGULAR SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Winfield called the Regular Session to order at 8:05 p.m.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

EXECUTIVE SESSION

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Barrett and seconded by Councilmember Rodman to go into Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(1) Personnel matters - Town Magistrate George Dunscomb's annual performance review and pursuant to ARS 38-431-03(A)(3), (A)(4) and (A)(7) for legal advice with the Town attorneys, discussion and consultation with those attorneys and designated Town representatives, and possible instruction to those attorneys and designated representatives about the agreements related to the Town owned golf courses. 

MOTION carried, 6-0.

Mayor Winfield said the following staff members would join Council in Executive Session regarding ARS 38-431.03(A)(1) personnel matters - Town Magistrate George Dunscomb's annual performance review: Town Magistrate George Dunscomb and Town Clerk Mike Standish

Mayor Winfield said the following staff members would join Council in Executive Session regarding ARS 38-431.03(A)(3), (A)(4) and (A)(7) for legal advice with the Town attorneys, discussion and consultation with those attorneys and designated Town representatives, and possible instruction to those attorneys and designated representatives about the agreements related to the Town owned golf courses: Town Manager Mary Jacobs, Assistant Town Manager Chris Cornelison, Legal Services Director Tobin Sidles, Town Attorney Gary Cohen and Town Clerk Mike Standish.

RESUME REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Winfield reconvened the Regular Session at 9:41 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Piña and seconded by Councilmember Rodman to adjourn the meeting at 9:42 p.m.

MOTION carried, 6-0.