MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
September 19, 2012
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
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PRESENT: |
Satish Hiremath, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Brendan Burns, Councilmember
Bill Garner, Councilmember
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Mary Snider, Councilmember
Mike Zinkin, Councilmember
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MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin to go into Executive Session at 5:01 p.m. pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1) to discuss personnel matters regarding the Town Attorney's retirement and potential recruitment.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Mayor Hiremath stated that the following staff members would join Council in Executive Session: Town Attorney Tobin Rosen, Town Manager Greg Caton and Town Clerk Julie Bower.
RESUME REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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PRESENT: |
Satish Hiremath, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Brendan Burns, Councilmember
Bill Garner, Councilmember
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Mary Snider, Councilmember
Mike Zinkin, Councilmember
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Mayor Hiremath led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Communications Administrator Misti Nowak announced the upcoming Town meetings.
Vice Mayor Waters reported that the ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the new Aquatics Center would take place on October 5, 2012.
Vice Mayor Waters said that Mayor Hiremath, Councilmember Burns, Councilmember Snider and himself attended the Project Graduation 10th Anniversary Kickoff event on September 14th and thanked Councilmember Snider for being the impetus behind Project Graduation.
Councilmember Hornat reported that he had lunch with the Mayors from Sahuarita, Marana, Tucson and Oro Valley and said that there was great collaboration amongst the surrounding communities.
Councilmember Snider spotlighted the Oro Valley Police Explorer Post 2011 which consisted of approximately 35-40 young men and women who had volunteered over 2,100 hours to the community this year. They assisted with Special Events such as El Tour de Tucson, Arizona Distance Classic, Holiday Parade, 4th of July Celebration, all area football games, National Night Out and the Project Graduation Car Show.
The Oro Valley Police Explorers held their first ever joint Police/Fire Explorers Academy this past June at the Golder Ranch Training Facility.
No reports were received.
Mayor Hiremath stated that the order would stand as posted.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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Council Trip Report 2012 Arizona League Annual Conference |
spoke on the agenda process and would like to have the ability to submit agenda items directly to the Council.
wanted to see more opportunities for citizens to learn about and voice their opinions about the direction that Council would like to take regarding various policy issues.
Councilmember Hornat requested that items (A) and (B) be removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
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Request for approval of a two-year extension of the Development Plan for Big Horn Commerce Center located on the southeast corner of Oracle Road and Ram’s Field Pass |
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Resolution No. (R)12-53, Authorizing and approving the revised Town of Oro Valley Emergency Operations Plan |
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Rescinding Resolution No. (R)12-44, A Financial Participation Agreement Between the Town of Oro Valley and TREO |
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Councilmember Snider to Approve consent agenda items (C)-(E).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Councilmember Hornat requested clarification on whether or not the Financial Update report through July 2012 included the repayment installment for the Aquatic Center enhancements from the Bed Tax Fund to the General Fund.
Finance Director Stacey Lemos said that since the new Aquatics Center facility was still being constructed from the borrowed funds this fiscal year, the repayment of the borrowed funds would take place starting in fiscal year 2013/14.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin to Approve item (A).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Councilmember Snider to Appoint Thomas Drzazgowski to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill an unexpired term ending 12/31/13.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
Development and Infrastructure Services Department Director Paul Keesler gave an overview of item #1.
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
No comments were received.
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Burns and seconded by Councilmember Garner to Approve Ordinance No. (O)12-13, relating to reduced speed limits in construction zones; amending Oro Valley Town Code by amending Section 11-3-3(B) and adding new Section 11-3-19, "Construction Zone Speed Limits"; and adding the following language to Section E. "WHEN WORKERS ARE PRESENT".
MOTION carried, 4-3 with Mayor Hiremath, Vice Mayor Waters, and Councilmember Snider opposed.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember Garner to Approve Resolution No. (R)12-54, declaring the proposed amendments to the "Water Code", Chapter 15 of the Oro Valley Town Code at Sections 15-12-1 through 15-12-5 and Sections 15-13-1 and 15-13-2 attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and filed with the Town Clerk, a public record.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Water Utility Director Philip Saletta gave an overview of item #2b.
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
No comments were received.
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin to Approve Ordinance No. (O)12-14, amending Chapter 15, Water Code of the Oro Valley Town Code, Sections 15-12-1 through 15-12-4 and adding Section 15-12-5; and Sections 15-13-1 through 15-13-2.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
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MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. (O)12-11, AMENDING THE ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE REVISED, CHAPTER 22, REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES, SECTION 22.9, DESIGN REVIEW, SECTION 22.10, GRADING PERMIT PROCEDURES AND CHAPTER 27, GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SECTION 27.7, OFF STREET PARKING |
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to Reconsider the September 5, 2012 approval of Ordinance No. (O)12-11, relating specifically only to the landscape component.
MOTION carried, 4-3 with Councilmember Burns, Councilmember Garner, and Councilmember Zinkin opposed.
No future agenda items were requested.
No comments were received.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Mayor Hiremath to Adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
MOTION carried, 7-0.