Satish Hiremath, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Brendan Burns, Councilmember
Bill Garner, Councilmember
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Mary Snider, Councilmember
Mike Zinkin, Councilmember
Councilmember Snider recognized Anne Hizlato, a student at Basis Oro Valley, for her extensive accomplishments and contributions to her community.
Councilmember Snider recognized Adam Contradas, Senior at Ironwood Ridge High School, for his outstanding service and contributions to his community.
Councilmember Zinkin attended the National League of Cities Community Economic Development Exposition in Seattle at which they discussed the League's Legislative Priorities.
-Save the Tax Exemption for Muni Bonds
-Level the Playing Field by Ending the Online Sales Tax "Break"
-Fix the Nation's Broken Immigration System
Vice Mayor Waters reported on the release of Bighorn sheep in the Catalina Mountains.
No reports were received.
Mayor Hiremath reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted.
1. Public Safety Providers Quarterly Reports
2. Letter of Appreciation for Oro Valley Police Department
No comments were received.
Planning Manager David Williams gave an overview of the Your Voice, Our Future survey.
Jan Gordley, President of the Gordley Group spoke on the results of the phone survey.
Ms. Gordley discussed the following topics: -Survey purpose -Adopted public participation plan -
Bruce Fohr, President of FMR Associates, discussed the following topics:
-Phone survey basics
-Elements enjoyed most about living in Oro Valley
-Elements enjoyed least about living in Oro Valley
-Overall attitude regarding Oro Valley's Growth
-Focus for Oro Valley to become a more complete or livable community
-Biggest challenges facing Oro Valley in the next ten years
-Importance of various qualities that might describe Oro Valley's future
-Public safety priorities
-Transportation priorities
-Parks and Recreation priorities
-Developing new employment opportunities
Ms. Gordley spoke on the key areas of focus for the future and new areas of attention.
Discussion ensued amongst Council regarding the survey results.
Councilmember Zinkin requested that item (A) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
B. Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report: July 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013
C. Visit Tucson Quarterly Report: July 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Garner to Approve Consent Agenda items (B) and (C)
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Councilmember Zinkin requested clarification regarding the anticipated General Fund reserves for the end of fiscal year 2013/2014.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to Approve the Fiscal Year 2013/14 Financial Update through September 2013
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Senior Planner Matt Michels gave an overview of item #1.
Paul Oland with WLB, representing the property owner, discussed the rezoning request.
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
The following individual spoke on item #1:
Oro Valley resident Bill Adler
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst Council regarding the proposed rezoning request.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to Approve a rezoning request for the property located at the Northeast corner of Tangerine Road and La Cholla Boulevard known as Mercado Mandarina from single family residential (R1 - 144) to neighborhood commercial (C - N) and commercial (C - 1), subject to the conditions in Exhibit B, and deleting conditions 7 and 8, and adding a condition that is agreed to by the applicant that no skilled nursing or fuel station be allowed on the property.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Councilmember Snider excused herself from the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
Town attorney Kelly Scwab stated that this is only a legally required notice of intent to adopt rates.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to Approve Resolution No. (R)13-66, providing notice of intent to increase water rates, fees and charges for the Oro Valley Water Utility
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Councilmember Snider returned to the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Councilmember Garner outlined his proposal for lowering the utility tax.
The following individuals spoke on item #3.
Oro Valley resident Bill Adler
Oro Valley resident Debra Arrett
no action taken on item #3.
4. *RESOLUTION NO. (R)13-67, REPEALING AND REPLACING PERSONNEL POLICIES 2, DEFINITIONS OF TERMS; 9, PROBATIONARY PERIODS; 10, ATTENDANCE AND LEAVES; 11, DISCIPLINE; 16, NEPOTISM; 23, DRUG FREE WORKPLACE; 26, COMPUTER USAGE; E-MAIL USE, RETENTION, & STORAGE; AND INTERNET POLICY; AND, 29, CONFLICT OF INTEREST (Item #4 removed from the agenda on 11/14/13 at 3:00 p.m.)
Item #4 was removed from the agenda on 11/14/13.
Councilmember Hornat requested a Future Agenda Item for Council to discuss the possibility having staff review current Home Occupancy and Bed and Breakfast rules, seconded by Vice Mayor Waters.
Councilmember Zinkin requested a Future Agenda Item to discuss the possibility of freezing applications for Independent Living, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Hospice until such definitions have been codified in Town Code, seconded by Councilmember Garner.
Councilmember Burns requested a Future Agenda Item to discuss earmarking a portion of the Utility Tax for a specific Capital Improvement Plan item, seconded by Councilmember Zinkin.
Councilmember Garner requested a Future Agenda Item to discuss alternative revenue streams for the Town of Oro Valley, seconded by Councilmember Burns.
Councilmember Garner requested a Future Agenda Item to update the Town Zoning Code regarding adding additional uses for Guest Homes, seconded by Councilmember Burns.
No comments were received.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin to Adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m.
MOTION carried, 7-0.