MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
March 6, 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 6:01 p.m.

ROLL CALL

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

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

No Council reports were received. 

TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

Town Manager Mary Jacobs presented the Town Manager's Report and included the following:

- Town Manager Mary Jacobs recognized Town staff for their collaborative efforts in isolating and repairing a water main break that occurred on February 27, 2019.
- Ms. Jacobs thanked the community for their patience while the front lobby of the Administration Building was remolded.
- Ms. Jacobs provided an update and overview of the Move Across 2 Ranges event that occurred on March 2, 2019. 
- Ms. Jacobs asked that residents be mindful of construction crews and students when driving on La Cholla or avoid the area while under construction.  

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

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 of Nancy Ward

Oro Valley resident Nancy Ward voiced her concerns regarding Rooney Ranch PAD Area 3. 

Oro Valley resident Tony Beretta

Oro Valley resident Tony Beretta voiced his concerns about the potential building heights proposed in Rooney Ranch Area 3. 

Oro Valley resident Daniella Beretta

Oro Valley resident Daniella Beretta voiced her concerns regarding the scenic corridor. 

PRESENTATIONS

1.

Recognition of Outgoing Board and Commission Members


Mayor Winfield recognized outgoing Board and Commission Members. 

2.

Presentation and possible discussion of the Town’s Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Financial Update through December 2018


Administrative Services Director/CFO Stacey Lemos presented the FY 2018/19 Financial Update through December 2018 and included the following;

- FY 18/19 Budget by Fund as % of Total Budget
- General Fund Revenues
- General Fund Expenditures
- Highway Fund
- Community Center Fund
- Water Utility Fund and Stormwater Utility Fund
- Questions

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the Town's Fiscal Year 2018/19 Financial Update through December 2018.

CONSENT AGENDA

Councilmember Piña requested that item (C) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. 

A.

Minutes - February 20, 2019


B.

Resolution No. (R)19-08, authorizing an intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of Pima County for the funding of traffic signal equipment under the Regional Traffic Signal Program


D.

Approval to amend the 2019 Council Liaison assignments by adding a Council Liaison to the Budget and Finance Commission


MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Rodman and seconded by Councilmember Jones-Ivey to approve Consent Agenda items (A), (B) and (D). 

MOTION carried, 7-0.

C.

Resolution No. (R)19-09, authorizing and approving an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the City of Phoenix Police Department and the Town of Oro Valley Police Department for the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force


Councilmember Piña requested additional information regarding internet crimes against children. 

Lieutenant John Teachout provided further information regarding internet crimes against children. 

Pina to approve reso 19-09, Barrett 7-0

MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Piña and seconded by Vice Mayor Barrett to approve Resolution No. (R)19-09, authorizing and approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Phoenix Police Department and the Town of Oro Valley Police Department for the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. 

MOTION carried, 7-0.

REGULAR AGENDA

1.

PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)19-04, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING 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


(O)19-04 OV Town Center

ATTACHMENT 2 - AREA MAP

ATTACHMENT 3 - 2.6.19 PZC STAFF REPORT

ATTACHMENT 4 - DRAFT 2.6.19 PZC MEETING MINUTES

Planning Manager Bayer Vella started the presentation for item #1 and included the following:

- Purpose
- Background - Oro Valley Town Centre PAD
- Background - Entitlements Area 4
- Applicant's Request
- Area 4 - Existing vs. Proposed 
- Rezoning Request - Review Tools

Public Works Director and Town Engineer Paul Keesler presented the following regarding item #1:

- Environment: Existing vs. Proposed Grading Areas
- Environment: Extent of Grading

- Environment: Existing vs. Proposed Grading Areas

Public Works Director and Town Engineer Paul Keesler presented the following regarding item 1:

- Environment: Existing vs. Proposed Grading Areas
- Environment: Extent of Grading
- Environment: Grading Mitigation

Mr. Vella continued the presentation and included the following:

- Environment: Open Space and Wildlife Corridors
- Views: Oracle Road Scenic Corridor
- Views: Proximity of Lots to Oracle Road
- Neighborhood Compatibility
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- Summary and Recommendation


Senior Project Manager with WLB Group and representing the applicant, Rob Longaker, provided an overview of the proposed zoning amendment to the Oro Valley Town Center Planned Area Development, located near the northeast corner of Oracle Road and Pusch View Lane and included the following:

- Current Site Plan
- Open Space and Grading
- Transitional Buffering
- View Protection and Noise Issues
- Recreation Area Concept
- Lot Size Comparison Exhibit and Compatibility With Surrounding Development
- Wildlife Connectivity
- Community Outreach
- 87 Lot Site Plan Shown at First Neighborhood Meeting in April 2018
- Site Plan Shown at Second Neighborhood Meeting in November 2018
- Current Site Plan
- Site Plan Comparison
- Existing Site Plan

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1.

Mayor Winfield opened the public hearing.

The following individuals spoke in opposition to item #1.

- Oro Valley resident John Mawhinney
- Oro Valley resident Tony Beretta
- Oro Valley resident Don English
- Oro Valley resident Kurt Weiricy
- Oro Valley resident Nancy Ward
- Oro Valley resident Dan Adams

The following individuals spoke in support of item #1. 

- Oro Valley resident and CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce - Dave Perry
- Oro Valley resident Teri Lamour

The following individuals spoke on item #1.

- Oro Valley resident Court Hall
- Oro Valley resident Mike Gessner 
- Oro Valley resident Bill Gardner
- Oro Valley resident Michael Barcky

Mayor Winfield closed the public hearing.

Director of Land Acquisition and Development for Richmond American Homes, Rick Morris, provided input on item #1.

Mayor Winfield recessed the meeting at 8:19 p.m.

Mayor Winfield reconvened the meeting at 8:31 p.m.

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #1.

Fire Marshall for Golder Ranch Fire District, Will Loesche, spoke regarding the suggested ingress and egress of the proposed project.

Discussion continued amongst Council, staff, Mr. Longaker and Mr. Morris. 

Continued to april 3rd 4-3

MOTION: A motion was made by Mayor Winfield and seconded by Vice Mayor Barrett continue Ordinance No. (O)19-04, authorizing and approving the proposed amendment to the Oro Valley Town Center, to the April 3, 2019 Town Council meeting.

MOTION carried, 4-3 with Councilmember Piña, Councilmember Rodman, and Councilmember Solomon opposed.

2.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN AND LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR A PROPOSED 21 LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LAMBERT LANE AND SHORE CLIFF DRIVE


Senior Planner Milini Simms presented item #2 and included the following; - Purpose - Existing Zoning - Conceptual Site and Landscape Plan - Proposed In-Lieu Fee for Rec Area - Public Participation - Summary and Recommendation

Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item #2.

MELCOR USA Assistant Development Manager, Hugo Blanco, addressed Council questions.

The following individual spoke in opposition to item #2:

Oro Valley resident Bill Babir

Discussion continued amongst Council, staff and Mr. Blanco regarding item #2.

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Barrett and seconded by Councilmember Jones-Ivey to approve the Conceptual Site Plan and landscape Plan for the proposed 21 lot subdivision on Shore Cliff Drive, finding the request is in conformance with the Design Principles and applicable Design Standards. 

MOTION carried, 7-0.

3.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RESOLUTION NO. (R)19-10, PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENT TO INCREASE WATER RATES FOR THE ORO VALLEY WATER UTILITY


Water Utility Director Peter Abraham presented item #3 and included the following:

- Notice of Intent ot Increase Water Rates
- Schedule

MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Piña and seconded by Councilmember Jones-Ivey to approve Resolution No. (R)19-10, providing notice of intent to increase water rates for the Oro Valley Water Utility. 

MOTION carried, 7-0.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

No future agenda items were requested. 

CALL TO AUDIENCE

No comments were received. 

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Barrett and seconded by Councilmember Piña to adjourn the meeting at 10:56 p.m.

MOTION carried, 7-0.