Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Satish Hiremath, Mayor
Lou Waters, Vice Mayor
Brendan Burns, Councilmember
Bill Garner, Councilmember
Joe Hornat, Councilmember
Mary Snider, Councilmember
Mike Zinkin, Councilmember
Onita Davis, Oro Valley American Legion Auxiliary, led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Communications Administrator Misti Nowak announced the upcoming Town meetings and events.
Councilmember Snider recognized the team work of Kaitlyn Southwick and Camden Soloway, students at Copper Creek Elementary School, for their demonstration of leadership and the power of citizen engagement.
Vice Mayor Waters read a Youth Advisory Committee application letter from Matthew St. Louis, a freshman at Basis School.
Councilmember Zinkin reported that Ironwood Ridge High School won the Division II State Softball Title and Canyon Del Oro High School placed second in the same tournament.
No reports were received.
Mayor Hiremath reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted.
1. 104th Arizona Town Hall - Vice Mayor Waters Trip Report
2. Letters of Appreciation for Oro Valley Police Department
Oro Valley resident Johsua Erwin spoke in support of the Oro Valley Police Department's Explorer program.
Oro Valley resident Bob Hughes spoke in support of the Oro Valley Police Department's Explorer program.
Oro Valley resident and Incoming President of the Oro Valley Rotary Club, Saad Allawi, spoke about the Aqua Youth Showcase event that took place on March 22, 2014.
Oro Valley resident Jay Donnovan spoke in support of the Oro Valley Police Department.
Oro Valley resident Bob Hefner spoke in support of the Oro Valley Police Department.
Oro Valley resident Stan Winetrobe spoke in support of the Oro Valley Police Department regarding published statements made by a Councilmember.
Oro Valley resident Mary Avneri spoke in support of the Oro Valley Police Department's Explorer program.
Mr. Parish urged the Council to debate the issues and avoid personal attacks.
Oro Valley resident and President of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, Dave Perry, spoke in support of the Oro Valley Police Department.
Oro Valley resident Mike Webb spoke in support of the Oro Valley Police Department.
Mayor Hiremath proclaimed May 23-25, 2014 as Oro Valley American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Days.
Onita Davis, Oro Valley American Legion Auxiliary, gave a presentation of the Honor and Remember Flag. Ms. Davis encouraged citizens to support the American Legion by donating during their Poppy Days fundraiser, of which all proceeds would go to local veteran services.
Oro Valley resident Neil Myers presented his painting titled "Spring in Oro Valley" for the Council Chambers.
Golder Ranch Fire Cheif Randy Karrer gave an overview of their new Ambulance Service Membership Plan.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and Chief Karrer regarding the Emergency Medical Services Ambulance Transport Membership Plan.
Mayor Hiremath presented Mary Rallis, CPA, Accounting Supervisor, with the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award.
Mayor Hiremath presented Wendy Gomez, Management and Budget Analyst, with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association.
Mayor Hiremath presented Brian Garrity, Procurement Administrator, with the National Procurement Institute Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award.
A. Minutes - May 7, 2014
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Snider to approve Consent Agenda item (A).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Councilmember Zinkin requested that item (B) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Councilmember Zinkin asked for clarification regarding the Aquatic Facility payback.
Finance Director Stacey Lemos gave clarification regarding the Aquatic Facility payback.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to accept the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Financial Update through March 2014.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Interim Planning Director Bayer Vella gave an overview of the La Reserve Planned Area Development that included the following:
-Pusch Ridge Subdivision
-La Reserve Plan (PAD) requirements
-Proposed lot line change
The following individuals spoke in opposition to item #1.
Oro Valley resident Bill Adler
Oro Valley resident Frank Rosenbaum
Oro Valley resident Patti McBride
Oro Valley resident Jean Moore
Oro Valley resident Jill Rosenbaum
Mayor Hiremath asked for legal clarification from Town Attorney Kelly Schwab regarding the La Reserve Planned Area Development.
Town Attorney Kelly Schwab gave an overview of the La Reserve Planned Area Development, and said that the re-designation request was allowed under the current PAD.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the re-designation of a portion of land from private natural area to buildable area in accordance with he La Reserve Planned Area Development in the Pusch Ridge Subdivision.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to approve case OV1214-12, a request to re-designated the Private Natural Area to buildable space in the Pusch Ridge subdivision in accordance with the La Reserve PAD with the conditions listed below.
Conditions of Approval:
1. Grading and/or construction disturbance shall not extend past the established property lines.
2. Walls built on the property line beyond the existing retaining walls must aesthetically match the existing boulder walls.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Town Manager Greg Caton introduced the Fiscal Year 2014/15 Budget Timeline.
Finance Director Stacey Lemos gave an overview of the FY 2014/15 Final Budget that included the following:
-FY 2014/15 Final Budget Timeline
-Budget vs. Actual Comparison
-Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Mayor Hiremath opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke in support of item #2.
Oro Valley resident Bill Adler
Oro Valley resident and Historic Preservation Commission Member Eric Thomae
Mayor Hiremath closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the proposed adoption of the Fiscal Year 2014/15 Final Budget.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Waters and seconded by Councilmember Hornat to approve Resolution No. (R)14-32 , approving the adoption of the final budget of the Town of Oro Valley for the Fiscal Year 2014/15 and further MOVE to approve the Town of Oro Valley 15-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2014/15 through FY 2028/29.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the FY 2014/15 budget.
Councilmember Burns requested to show a PowerPoint presentation.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Councilmember Garner allow Councilmember Burns to show a PowerPoint presentation.
MOTION carried, 6-1 with Mayor Hiremath opposed.
Councilmember Burns presented a PowerPoint presentation that included the following.
-Current Town Assets
-Acquired or Built with the County Bond Fund Revenues
-Assets Funded Solely by Oro Valley
-Comparison
-2013 Strategic Plan
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding Councilmember Burns' PowerPoint presentation.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Garner and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin amend the main motion by stipulating that within sixty (60) days the Historic Preservation Commission shall give a recommendation for the most effective use of the $125,000 currently budgeted for the Steam Pump cover for Fiscal Year 2014/15.
MOTION carried, 6-1 with Mayor Hiremath opposed.
MOTION carried, 4-3 with Councilmember Burns, Councilmember Garner, and Councilmember Zinkin opposed.
Councilmember Zinkin requested a Future Agenda Item for the June 4, 2014 meeting to discuss the restoration process of the Proctor-Lieber House and possible financing options.
No comments were received.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to adjourn the meeting at 9:18 p.m.
MOTION carried, 7-0.