MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
May 1, 2019
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
Mayor Winfield called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: |
Joseph C. Winfield, Mayor Melanie Barrett, Vice-Mayor Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember Josh Nicolson, Councilmember Rhonda Piña, Councilmember Bill Rodman, Councilmember Steve Solomon, Councilmember |
Mayor Winfield led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings.
Vice-Mayor Melanie Barrett reported that she and other Councilmembers attended the Town's Easter Eggstravaganza held on April 20, 2019. Vice-Mayor Barrett also thanked Town staff and volunteers for their assistance in providing a successful event.
Vice-Mayor Barrett reported that she and other Councilmembers attended the Youth Advisory Council's BBQ held on April 20, 2019.
Mayor Winfield reported that the Town Council attended the Marana State of the Town Address held on April 18, 2019.
Mayor Winfield reported that he attended the Arbor Day Celebration at Steam Pump Ranch held on April 27, 2019 and also attended a ribbon cutting in celebration of the completion of Cathedral Square in Tucson on April 28, 2019.
Councilmember Rodman reported that he and Councilmember Piña attended the Good Scout Awards Luncheon on April 25, 2019.
Town Manager Mary Jacobs recognized the Town's Administrative Professionals and thanked them for all they do.
Town Clerk Mike Standish announced that new artwork was on display in the Council Chambers by artist Camille Sensale.
Mayor Winfield reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. |
Congressional Recognition - Oro Valley Police Department |
No comments were received.
Constituent Services Coordinator Jessica Hynd gave an overview of the Youth Advisory Council, their mission and accolades, then presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following outgoing members of the Youth Advisory Council:
Present Not Present
Daniel Casonova Treasurer Courtney Buckwalter
President Shivansh Srivastava Carley Noll
Historian Vincent Brown Aasim Ahmad
Julieanne Alunge Noah Martin
Aidan Kehl Vice President Brandon Bailey
Rebecca Jackson
Isabella Russell
Natalia Cruz
Mayor Winfield proclaimed Thursday, May 2, 2019 to be National Day of Prayer.
4Tucson's Government Domain Director Paul Parisi accepted the proclamation.
Councilmember Rodman recognized Police Chief Daniel Sharp for receiving Congressional Recognition in honor of Oro Valley's designation as The Safest City in Arizona.
Councilmember Solomon recused himself from voting on Consent Agenda item D.
A. |
Minutes - April 17, 2019 |
B. |
Establishing July 31, 2019, as a regular Town Council meeting date |
C. |
Request for approval of a Final Plat for a 29-lot residential subdivision located within the Rancho Vistoso PAD, west of La Cañada Drive and approximately 1/4-mile north of Moore Road. |
D. |
Request for approval of conceptual public art for the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene, located on the northeast corner of Calle Concordia and Calle Buena Vista |
E. |
Resolution No. (R)19-17, authorizing the Public Works Department to apply for grants from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for funding to replace vehicles and other capital projects for the Transit Services division |
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Rodman and seconded by Councilmember Piña to approve Consent Agenda items (A - E) with the exception of item (D) where Councilmember Solomon recused himself.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Town Clerk Mike Standish presented item #1.
Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing
No comments were received.
Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Piña and seconded by Vice-Mayor Barrett to approve the issuance of a Series 12 Liquor License to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz for Carrabba's Italian Grill, located at 7635 N. Oracle Road.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Community Development and Public Works Director/Town Engineer Paul Keesler presented item #2 and included the following:
- Reason for revision request
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.
Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing.
No comments were received
Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.
Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Piña and seconded by Vice-Mayor Barrett to approve Ordinance No. (O)19-05, repealing Oro Valley Town Code, Chapter 7, Streets, Highways, Public Ways - Subdivision, Article 7-5, Standards and Procedures, Section 7-5-10, repair of sidewalk by abutting owners; repealing all resolutions, ordinances, and rules of the Town of Oro Valley in conflict therewith; preserving the rights and duties that have already matured and proceedings that have already begun thereunder.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
No future agenda items were requested.
No comments were received.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Piña and seconded by Vice-Mayor Barrett to adjourn the Regular Session at 6:31 p.m.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Mayor Winfield called the Study Session to order at 6:31 p.m.
Communications Administrator Misti Nowak presented an overview of FlashVote, an online survey tool.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1.
Oro Valley resident Greg Keshi voiced his concerns regarding the data required to enroll with FlashVote.
Discussion continued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1.
Mayor Winfield adjourned the Study Session at 7:12 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Winfield called the Regular Session to order at 7:12 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Solomon and seconded by Vice-Mayor Barrett to go into Executive Session at 7:13 p.m. 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 and tennis facilities.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Mayor Winfield announced that the following staff members would be joining Council in Executive Session: Town Manager Mary Jacobs, Assistant Town Manager Chris Cornelison, Legal Services Director Tobin Sidles, Town Attorneys Gary Cohen and David Hindman and Town Clerk Mike Standish.
Mayor Winfield reconvened the Regular Session at 8:09 p.m.
MOTION: A motion was made by Mayor Winfield and seconded by Councilmember Rodman to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
MOTION carried, 7-0.