MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
February 5, 2014
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
PRESENT: |
Satish Hiremath, Mayor Lou Waters, Vice Mayor Brendan Burns, Councilmember Bill Garner, Councilmember Joe Hornat, Councilmember Mary Snider, Councilmember Mike Zinkin, Councilmember |
Mayor Hiremath led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Communications Administrator Misti Nowak announced the upcoming Town meetings and events.
Vice Mayor Waters reported about the Public Art Tour that was provided by the Town's Economic Development Department, and encouraged everyone to partake in the tour.
Councilmember Hornat reported that he and Vice Mayor Waters attended the 76th Tohono O'odham Parade and Rodeo event held in Sells, Arizona.
Councilmember Zinkin outlined the duties of the Town Manager and Town Council as they pertained to adopting and/or amending the Town budget and said that all department line items/programs should be identified in the budget for appropriate Council oversight.
Mayor Hiremath reiterated that Councilmember Zinkin's comments were strictly his own and not those of the Town Council.
Town Clerk Julie Bower announced that new artwork was on display in the Council Chambers by artist Kay Mitman.
Planning Director David Williams gave an update on the "Your Voice Our Future" project.
Mayor Hiremath reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted.
1. |
Letter of Appreciation for Oro Valley Police Department |
Councilmember Snider requested that item (C) be removed form the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Councilmember Zinkin requested that item (D) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
A. |
Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report: October 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013 |
B. |
Visit Tucson Quarterly Report: October 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013 |
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Garner to approve Consent Agenda items (A) and (B).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Councilmember Snider acknowledged Mr. Wade for his volunteer service to the Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve the reappointment of Adam Wade to the Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2015.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Councilmember Zinkin asked for clarification regarding the signal timing portion of the IGA / JPA Master Electrical Operation and Maintenance Agreement.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Resolution No. (R)14-09, authorizing IGA / JPA 13-00003433-I Master Electrical Operation and Maintenance Agreement.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Town Clerk Julie Bower 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 Hornat and seconded by Councilmember Snider to Recomend Approval of the issuance of a Series 12 liquor license to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for Paul Allen Sr. and principals for La hacienda #10 located at 11931 N. First Ave. Suite 104.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Senior Planner Chad Daines gave an overview of item #2 which included the following items:
-Applicant Proposed Alternatives
-Original Request
Stacey Weeks, representative for Norris Design, presented the following overview of Miller Ranch:
-General Plan Application
-Planning Studies
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
The following individual spoke:
Oro Valley resident Bill Adler
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst Council regarding the General Plan Amendment.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve Resolution No. (R)14-10, approving the requested amendment from Rural Low Density Residential and Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential, limiting the density to 2.5 dwelling units per acre and modifying the Urban Services Boundary to include the entire property, finding that the modified density meets the General Plan amendment evaluation criteria.
Mayor Hiremath requested a roll call vote.
MOTION carried, 6-1 with Councilmember Hornat opposed.
Senior Planner Chad Daines gave an overview of item #3 which included the following:
-Background
-Scope of Amendment
-Definitions
-Zoning Districts
-Development Standards
-Tentative Schedule
-Amendment Summary
The following individuals spoke on item #3.
Oro Valley resident John Musolf
Oro Valley resident Bill Adler
Discussion ensued among Council regarding standards for senior care uses and related amendments.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to direct staff to proceed with drafting the amendment related to definitions, zoning districts and standards for senior care uses and related amendments.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Councilmember Snider requested a Future Agenda Item to have Elizabeth Kempshall, Executive Director for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), give a presentation to Oro Valley Town Council, seconded by Councilmember Hornat.
Councilmember Garner requested a future agenda item to discuss Councilmember Zinkin's Council report item regarding his request to identify all department line items/programs in the budget, seconded by Councilmember Zinkin.
Councilmember Hornat directed staff to verify the traffic light timing at Sufffolk Hills and Oracle Roads.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
MOTION carried, 6-1 with Councilmember Garner opposed.