MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Session
January 7, 2009
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
 
REGULAR SESSION

CALL TO ORDER at 5:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:
Paul Loomis, Mayor
Al Kunisch, Vice Mayor
Paula Abbott, Council Member
K.C. Carter, Council Member
Bill Garner, Council Member
Barry Gillaspie, Council Member
Salette Latas, Council Member

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kunisch and seconded by Council Member Abbott to go into Executive Session at 5:02 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM

Town Attorney’s Annual Performance Evaluation

RESUME REGULAR SESSION

CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:
Paul Loomis, Mayor
Al Kunisch, Vice Mayor
Paula Abbott, Council Member
K.C. Carter, Council Member
Bill Garner, Council Member
Barry Gillaspie, Council Member
Salette Latas, Council Member

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Loomis led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS - Town Manager David Andrews reviewed the upcoming Town meetings.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Vice Mayor Kunisch requested that the Town Manager research the possibility of creating a bulletin page on the Town's website to post notices regarding lost animals.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Chief Sharp reported that the Citizen’s Volunteer Assistance Program celebrated its tenth anniversary. He stated that the volunteers have totaled over 145,000 hours over the past ten years which equated to 7 full time positions annually. He thanked the nearly 100 volunteers that make the program possible.

TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT - No report.

ORDER OF BUSINESS: MAYOR WILL REVIEW THE ORDER OF THE MEETING

CALL TO AUDIENCE

Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA) Government Liaison David Godlewski meetings on Sahba stated that to raise development plan review fees would be devastating for builders at this time. He requested that Council consider alternatives such as phasing in the fees or delaying the increase until economic conditions improve.

He also addressed gray water, water harvesting and solar ordinances that Council will be considering in 2009. He offered SAHBA's assistance with the drafting of the ordinances.

PRESENTATIONS

1.

PAUSE FOR PAWS


Council Member Latas introduced Foundation for Animals In Risk (FAIR) volunteer Cathy Holman. She presented four German Shepherd mix puppies that would be up for adoption at the PETsMART on Thornydale on January 17.  It was noted that: ~the adoption fee of $99 included sterilization, microchip, and vaccinations.
~the number of foster homes available enabled the number of animals that could be rescued.
~donations could be made to FAIR.

2.PR

ESENTATION OF PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION TO DAVID GRIGSBY FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE PUBLIC ART REVIEW COMMITTEE FROM JUNE 1997 TO DECEMBER 2008


Mayor Loomis presented a placque to David Grigsby in appreciation for his service to the Town.

3.

PRESENTATION BY RICHARD DEBERNARDIS OF PERIMETER BICYCLING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA TO THANK THE TOWN COUNCIL FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THIS YEAR’S EL TOUR DE TUCSON


Richard DeBenardis of the Perimeter Bicycling Association of America thanked Council for the  integral role that the Town played in El Tour de Tucson. He presented posters and shirts to the Council noting that the Town was recognized on the poster as its own entity. He specifically thanked the Oro Valley Police Department for their support.

4.

HEALTHIEST TOWN IN AMERICA INITIATIVE KICK-OFF EVENT AT THE ORO VALLEY MARKETPLACE, JANUARY 17, 2009


Human Resources Director Sandra Abbey introduced Dr. Robert Oro.  Dr. Oro noted that the event at the Oro Valley Marketplace would be held between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on January 17, 2009.

5.

PRESENTATION BY JOE SNELL, TREO’S PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REGARDING TUCSON REGIONAL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, INC. CURRENT EFFORTS AND DAVID WELSH, TREO’S SR. VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WILL DISCUSS SPECIFIC EFFORTS AFFECTING ORO VALLEY


Economic Development Specialist Amanda Jacobs introduced Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities (TREO) President Joe Snell and Vice President David Welsh. Mr. Snell stated that TREO worked to recruit and expand jobs. He noted that they focused their efforts on the following industries:
~Aerospace and Defense
~Biosciences
~Solar
~Transportation & logistics.
 
He stated that the Town successfully attracted businesses in the field of bioscience.

He noted that:
~these were targeted industries because of the higher wages associated with them.
~Pima County was named the #1 mid-sized county in the nation for business recruitment and attraction.    

Mr. Snell noted that TREO was closing the wage gap as they continue to draw more quality jobs to the area. He proceeded to review TREO’S achievements for southern Arizona since 2005.

He explained the return on the investment in TREO since 2005:
~$1 billion total economic impact with 26 successful projects
~For every $1 invested in TREO, $76 was returned to the community in new wealth.

1.

CONSENT AGENDA (Consideration and/or possible action)


Council Members pulled items G, A and H for discussion. 

MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Carter and seconded by Council Member Abbott to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of items A, G and H.

MOTION carried, 7-0.

A.

Minutes - November 19, December 3, 10, 17, 2008


MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Latas and seconded by Council Member Gillaspie to approve the minutes with changes.

MOTION carried, 7-0.

B.

Police Report - November 2008


C.

Report regarding Bond Rating Upgrade on the Town’s 2003 Excise Tax Revenue Bonds


D.

Approval of request for sponsorship of the First Things First Partnership Council Public meeting scheduled for Friday, January 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.


E.

Acceptance of the Alternative Water Resources Development Impact Fees Revenue Report dated December 16, 2008


F.

Resolution No. (R)09 - 01 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and the Town of Marana for Water Service to the New Life Baptist Church


G.

Resolution No. (R)09 - 02 Approving Amendment Number 1 to the  Intergovernmental Agreement between the Regional Transportation Authority of Pima County and the Town of Oro Valley to utilize additional Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Funds for a Park and Ride location at Riverfront Park


Discussion noted that bus stops have been approved, though a proposed park and ride located at La Canada Drive and Magee Road has not, to date, been approved.

MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Garner and seconded by Council Member Abbott to approve Item G.

MOTION carried, 7-0.

H.

Resolution No. (R)09 - 03 Adoption of the Town of Oro Valley Strategic Plan for 2009


Discussion noted the following:
~The Strategic Plan was important and should be fully implemented.
~The vision statement should be noted below the logo.

MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Garner and seconded by Council Member Carter to approve Item H.

MOTION carried, 7-0.

I.

Mayor & Council Trip Reports - December 2008


J.

Appointment of Stephen Dean as the Town’s citizen representative on the Pima Association of Governments Environmental Planning Advisory Committee with term effective January 7, 2009 - June 30, 2011


2.

ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR EFFECTIVE JANUARY 07, 2009 - DECEMBER 31, 2009


Town Attorney Tobin Rosen reviewed the duties of the Vice Mayor.

MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Abbott nominated K.C. Carter for Vice Mayor.

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kunisch nominated Salette Latas for Vice Mayor.

MOTION carried, 6-1 with Mayor Loomis opposed.

MOTION failed, 1-6 with Vice Mayor Kunisch, Council Member Abbott, Council Member Carter, Council Member Garner, Council Member Gillaspie, and Council Member Latas opposed.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEMS 3A & 3B:

3A.

RESOLUTION NO. (R)09 - 04 AMENDING THE "AMENDING THE PLAN" SECTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO REQUIRE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL OF ANY GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION AND TO CHANGE THE SUBMITTAL TIMEFRAMES (OV7-08-09) Explanation: The proposed General Plan text amendment requires that neighborhood meetings be held prior to the submittal of General Plan amendment applications and changes the submittal time frames.


Planning and Zoning Director Sarah More introduced the item stating that the purpose of these amendments was to require applicants to resolve issues with the neighborhood prior to submitting plans to the Town.

She noted that 38,000 notices were mailed to property owners last year.

It was noted that other jurisdictions require applicants to hold neighborhood meetings prior to submittal.

MOTION: A motion was made by and seconded by to

3B.

ORDINANCE NO. (O)09 - 01 AMENDING SECTION 22.2, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT PROCEDURES, OF THE ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE REVISED (OV7-08-10) Explanation: The proposed amendments to the Oro Valley Zoning Code Revised requires neighborhood meetings to be held prior to the submittal of General Plan amendment applications and changes submittal time frames.


Council Member Abbott suggested that General Plan Amendments be brought before Council in October rather than November.

Mayor Loomis opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. There being no speakers, he closed the hearing.

MOTION: A motion was made by Council Member Gillaspie and seconded by Council Member Latas to approve Ordinance No. (O)09-01 OV7-08-10 Planning and Zoning Department requests approval of Zoning Code text amendment to require neighborhood meetings prior to the submittal of the General Plan amendment applications and change submittal time frames with the addition that the meetings be facilitated by the Town of Oro Valley.

MOTION carried, 7-0.

4.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS


Council Member Abbott requested that Staff develop a Prop 207 policy and have brought before Council by the February 18, 2009 Council meeting.  Council Member Gillaspie seconded the request.

Council Member Gillaspie inquired about his request regarding when Counci direction to Staff for the Citizens Planning Institute would come before Council.

Council Member Abbott inquired as to when her request for information on sustainability would be placed on an agenda. Town Manager David Andrews stated that it has been slated for a study session in February.

CALL TO AUDIENCE -  There were no speakers.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Carter and seconded by Council Member Kunisch to adjourn at 7:13 p.m.

MOTION carried, 7-0.