MINUTES
ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
October 15, 2014
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
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 Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to go into into Executive Session at 5:01 p.m. pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) to receive legal advice pertaining to the Town's response to the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) municipal continuing disclosure initiative and pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(7) for the purpose of discussing the purchase or lease of real property.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Mayor Hiremath said the following individuals would join Council in Executive Session: Town Manager Greg Caton, Town Attorney Kelly Schwab, Town Clerk Julie Bower, Finance Director Stacey Lemos, the Town's Bond Counsel and the Parks and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan.
Mayor Hiremath reconvened the meeting at 6:29 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 and events.
Councilmember Snider recognized Reagan Whiteman, 8th Grader at Wilson K-8, for her extraordinary achievements.
Councilmember Hornat reported that he attended the Tucson Meet Yourself event this past weekend and said the event was scheduled to come to the Town of Oro Valley in March, 2015.
No reports were received.
Mayor Hiremath said the agenda would stand as posted.
spoke about a wall sign at L.A. Fitness that was excessively bright and urged Council to address the loopholes in the exterior sign lighting codes.
spoke in support of Proposition 415 which would expand and improve the Pima Animal Care Center.
spoke about zoning designations and the importance for staff to correct inaccurate information presented by applicants at Town meetings.
Vice Mayor Waters directed staff to look at the illuminated sign code to address concerns regarding excessively bright signs at night.
Mayor Hiremath proclaimed October 18, 2014 as Rosalyn Glickman Day.
Charles Glickman thanked Council and Staff for their efforts in developing a proclamation to honor his wife, Rosalyn Glickman.
Mayor Hiremath proclaimed the week of October 19th - 25th as Arizona Cities and Towns week.
Councilmember Hornat requested that item (A) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
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Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Financial Update through August 2014 |
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Reappointment to the Corrections Officers Retirement Plan (CORP) Local Board |
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*Request for approval of a Final Plat for Block 4 of the Maracay at Vistoso subdivision, located northeast of the Pebble Creek Drive and La Canada Drive intersection (Removed from agenda on 10/14/14 at 3:00 p.m.) |
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Resolution No. (R)14-55, authorizing and approving an Agreement for Service between the Town of Oro Valley and the Pima Association of Governments for a Summer Youth Transportation Art program |
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Consent Agenda items (B)-(C) and (E).
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Councilmember Hornat requested the following correction to the minutes regarding item #6b, Attachment 3, 4(a) and 4(b): replace the word "OR" with "AND".
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Councilmember Zinkin to approve the October 1, 2014 minutes as amended.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Interim Planning Manager Bayer Vella gave an overview of item #1.
Discussion ensued amongst Council regarding amending the Modified Review Process.
The following individual spoke in support of item #1.
Rory Juneman, representative for Lazarus, Silvyn & Bangs, P.C.
Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance regarding amendments to the Modified Review Process.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Hornat and seconded by Councilmember Burns to approve the reconsideration of the October 1, 2014, condition of approval of Ordinance No. (O)14-13, specifically that no grading permit be issued until substantial completion of park amenities and that the item be placed on the November 5, 2014, Council meeting agenda.
MOTION carried, 7-0.
Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding the various revenue options that were available.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Zinkin and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve the initiation of the 60-day public notice process to discuss the following tax revenue options:
1. Sales tax
-Bed tax
-Restaurant/Bar tax
-Retail Sales tax
2. Commercial property rental tax
3. Residential rental tax
MOTION carried, 7-0.
No future agenda items were requested.
No comments were received.
MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Snider and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
MOTION carried, 7-0.